ST CATHOLIC T CHURCH S J IN IME UNEsugarlandcatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2015-6-21.pdfJun 21, 2015 · llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o a la Sra. Maria Elena

ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 21, 2015

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY T IME

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CONFESSION

Saturday Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Weekdays Entre Semana

Monday-Friday: after each Mass Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

WEEKDAYS ENTRE SEMANA

Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY SÁBADO

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass

SUNDAY DOMINGO

7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR

FR. REYNOLDS

Join us to bid a fond farewell to Father Reynolds as he departs for his new appointment as Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish. There will be a simple reception in the Community Center at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 at which we can thank Father for his dedication and good work for his flock at St. Theresa.

HOW TO BE A BETTER HUSBAND AND FATHER

I t’s a new [Fathers’ Day], gentlemen. So what does that mean for us? Maybe you... feel that itch. Some-

thing telling you that you can be better. Something deep inside of you wanting to be better… About a year ago, I didn’t like where I was as a husband, a father, or a child of the Most High God. I resolved to change how I ap-proached everything in life to position myself to be what God created me to be. I am still not there but I must say, I am a lot closer than I was one year ago. Maybe this is your wake up call. If you need guidance on where to start, try some of the things I used. I am not claiming to have all of the answers but if you are anywhere close to where I was one year ago, you will take anything you can get. Even if you are in a good place spiritually, you should never stand still. I will start this off with something I just found recently. I am sure the author didn’t intend for it to be spun this way but I think it is a great thing for us as men of God to strive for. I borrowed this from the Marine Corps. and made some slight edits to the language used to make it Catholic Dad appropriate.

From the moment you open your eyes, your goal should be to please God and while doing that frus-trate the Devil. Before you get out of bed, talk to God. Fight the urge to start the day negatively. Think “Good morning, Lord” instead of “Good Lord, it’s


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Dear One and All: Today marks my last Sunday at St. Theresa’s. Almost fourteen years ago, just a few days before 9/11, I was as-signed to the parish as your pastor. It's hard to believe that so much time has passed so swiftly. I am grateful for your prayers, support and friendship. My years at St. Theresa’s have been a real pleasure and delight for me. Your kind reception from the beginning of my pastorate was a great blessing, and I am confident that you will receive Fr. Eurel Manzano with the same spirit of generosity. You may have noticed that Fr. Manza-no has been appointed Administrator, rather than Pastor. This is routine for priests when they are assigned to their first parish. After a year, the Cardinal will undoubtedly confer the title of Pastor to Fr. Manzano. For all practi-cal purposes, however, he will be your shepherd in the years ahead. Fr. Manzano will begin his service at St. Theresa’s on August 1. Until then, Fr. Jose Tharayil will continue as Paro-chial Vicar, and he will be the senior clergy on staff. Fr. Greg Mirto, a re-tired priest, will be in residence at St. Theresa’s beginning on July 1. In ad-dition, Fr. Joe Limmani will serve the parish through the month of July, until Fr. Manzano arrives. Fr. Manzano is excited about his ap-pointment to St. Theresa’s, and he looks forward to meeting all of you and accompanying you on your pil-

grimage of faith. He is delighted to be assigned to a parish with a strong litur-gical and musical tradition, which he will support and develop. Fr. Manza-no is also committed to the parish school, and will promote its growth and development. While sustaining what already exists here in a spirit of continuality, Fr. Manzano will make his own contribution to parish life, and I know that each of you will sup-port and encourage him. As I begin my new duties at St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton parish, I ask for your prayers. Through Cardinal DiNardo, God has asked me to take on a new task in the Church. While I will miss St. Theresa’s very much, I hope that our friendships will continue in the years ahead. Through the Commun-ion of Saints we will remain united in the one Lord who has called us to new life in him. And so, I bid each of you farewell. If you have the time, I hope that you will be able to stop by the reception this Sunday evening, so that I can greet you in person. If that is not possible, please know that I am grateful for your having been a flock that has been a joy to shepherd. May God continue to bless and guide you. Sincerely Yours in Christ,

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St. Theresa Catholic Church

705 St. Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, TX 77498

281-494-1156

www.SugarLandCatholic.com

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL will be closed Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6. We will resume business on Friday, July 10, 2015.

CONGRATULATIONS to Henry and Hel-en Heitman on their fiftieth wedding anniversary.


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INSCRIPCIÓN EN LA PARROQUIA: Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. GUARDERÍA: La guardería esta abierta durante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No es necesaria reservación.

FORMACIÓN PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS

BAUTISMO INFANTIL: Se requiere una copia de acta de nacimiento, los pa-dres deben tomar clases pre bautisma-les y animamos a los padrinos a parti-cipar. Las clases se ofrecen el primer domingo de cada mes. Si desean bau-tizar en Santa Teresita es necesario que pase a la oficina a inscribirse du-rante horas de oficina, lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacra-mentos? Te invitamos a asistir a las clases de preparación para bautismo, comunión y confirmación. Para mas información por favor llame a la ofic-na parroquial al 281-494-1156. RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA para niños es para niños de siete años o mayores que no están bautizados o bautizados en otra fe. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina de doctrina al 281-494-1156 para mas información.

DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El primer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Informa-ción: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Sa-lón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregri-na a casa una semana? Regístrese des-pués de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para informa-ción con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. MINISTERIO VOCACIONES: Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdota-les y religiosas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: Se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la igle-sia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información: Janie Leos al 281-240-7938. PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es segura, saludable y efectiva al igual para concebir, o posponer embarazos y es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Cató-lica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas informa-ción, por favor llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333.

CCE: CATECISMO/DOCTRINA: Nuestro Catecismo en español se llevan aca-vo como el año escolar, Septiembre a Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Para mas información porfavor llame a la oficina de Cate-cismo de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.

GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN Y APOSTOLADO

APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Para mayor Infor-mación por favor llame a Myrla Va-negas al 281-277-2730 CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para mas in-formación llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431. CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: El grupo se reúne los viernes a de 7:30 a 9:00 p.m. en el salón 1 / 7. Este grupo esta abierto a toda la comunidad. Para mas infor-mación llame a Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO HISPANO: Este coro práctica los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas información por favor llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne todos los domingos después de la Misa de 8:00 a.m. (de Agosto a Ma-yo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651


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Muy Estimados Hermanos en el Señor: Hoy es mi último domingo en la parroquia de Santa Teresa. Casi hace catorce años, empezando unos pocos días antes del 9/11, yo estaba asignado a la parroquia como su párroco. Es difícil de creer que ha pasado tanto tiempo tan rápidamente. Estoy agradecido por sus oraciones, apoyo y amistad. Mis años en Santa Teresa han sido un verdadero placer y satisfacción para mí. La acogida desde el comienzo de mi pastorada fue una gran bendición, y estoy seguro de que recibirá el Padre Eurel Manzano con el mismo espíritu de generosidad. Ustedes pueden haber notados que Padre Manzano ha sido nombrado Administrador, en lugar de Párroco. Este es un procedimiento de rutina para los sacerdotes cuando se les asigna a su primera parroquia. Después de un año, el Cardenal sin duda confieren el título de Párroco por el Padre Manzano. A todos los efectos prácticos, sin embargo, él será su párroco en los años en adelante. Padre Manzano se iniciará su servicio en Santa Teresa el 1 de agosto. Hasta entonces, Padre Jose Tharayil continuará como vicario parroquial. Padre Greg Mirto, un sacerdote jubilado, será en residencia a Santa Teresa a partir del 1 de julio. Además, Padre Joe Limmani se prestan su servicio en la parroquia hasta el mes de Julio, hasta que el Padre Manzano llega. Padre Manzano está muy entusiasmado con el nombramiento de Santa Teresa, y espera con interés conociendo a todos ustedes y acompañándoles en su camino de fe. El se complace en ser asignado a una parroquia con una fuerte tradición litúrgica y musical, que será apoyar y desarrollar. Padre Manzano tam-bién se ha comprometido a la escuela parroquial, y a promover su crecimiento y desarrollo. Al mismo tiempo, de mantener lo que ya existe aquí, Padre Man-zano, dará su propia contribución de la vida parroquial, y sé que cada uno de ustedes van a apoyarlo y alentarlo. Al comienzo de mi nuevo cargo de St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, les pido sus oraciones. A través del Cardenal DiNardo, Dios me ha pedido que acepto una nueva tarea en la Iglesia. Mientras que extraño mucho Santa Teresa, espero que nuestra amistad seguirá en los próximos años. A través de la Comunión de los Santos, estamos unidos en el único Señor, que nos ha llamado a una nueva vida en él. Si usted tiene el tiempo, espero que sea capaz de parar en la recepción este domingo por la noche, por lo que saludo a usted en persona. Si eso no es posible, por favor sepan que estoy muy agradecido por haber sido un rebaño que ha sido una alegría para pastor. Que Dios bendiga y guíe. Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,

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GRACIAS PADRE REYNOLDS

Acompáñenos a darle la despe-dida al Padre Reynolds al el to-mar su nombramiento de Pastor de la Parroquia St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Habra una sencilla recepción en el Centro Comunitario de nues-tra parroquia a las 6:15 p.m. el domingo 21 de Junio en donde podemos agradecer al Padre Reynolds por su dedicación y las buenas obras para su rebaño en Santa Teresa.


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SUMMER YOUTH CONFERENCES


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LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly meeting rotation: Cou-ples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion.Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 [email protected].

If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you As a frater-nal organization of Catholic men, the Knights of Columbus has strong ties to the Church. We help strengthen the Church while offering members and their families opportunities to grow in the faith. Join us!

ONLINE GIVING: Recently we have updated our Online Giving link from our website, to a new address. If you are an Online Giving participant, this will not affect any donations you have scheduled, your account information or anything else in your account. It will, however, affect any bookmarks or favorites you may have created on your computer. Online Giv-ing is a safe and convenient way to donate to the church. To sign-up, go to sugarlandcatholic.com and click on the Online Giving logo and create an account. If you have questions, call the church office at 281-494-1156.

Registration Form available at the Parish Office


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YOUTH

Is God calling you to something more?

Come explore the Catholic Church! If you are seventeen years of age or older and: unbaptized; baptized in another faith expression; or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Ho-ly Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are struc-tured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church.

Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-342-6937 or by e-mail: [email protected].

If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and six-teen, not baptized or baptized in another faith expression, we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel 281-494-1156 or e-mail [email protected] prior to attending your first session.

R.C.I.A. NR.C.I.A. NEWSEWS

During the CCE school year (September—May), classes are of-fered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. as well as on Mondays & Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms. Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacra-ments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804. Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. Middle School CCE has begun. It is never too late to register. Please con-tact the parish office for more infor-mation 281-494-1156. Middle School CCE will meet at the following days/times: Sunday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. or Monday 6:30—8:00 p.m.

C.C.E.

FAITH FORMATION

ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com

Facebook (St. Theresa Youth Ministry)

Twitter (@stym_sugarland)

Instagram (@stym_sugarland)

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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, June 22, 2015 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Rosie Janssen 8:30 a.m. Baptist & Serapine Miranda Tuesday, June 23 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Mike Mule' 8:30 a.m. Lilly Tharayil Wednesday, June 24 Nativity of St. John the Baptist 6:45 a.m. Chacon Arellano 8:30 a.m. Thomas & Angelina Saldana Thursday, June 25 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Nwadkobia Family 8:30 a.m. Ralph O’Grady Friday, June 26 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Rico Cazares 8:30 a.m. Arnoldo Michel Bueno Saturday, June 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Eloy Rivera 5:00 p.m. Patrick & Melodie Kilgore Sunday, June 28 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. Parish Family 8:00 a.m. Salvador & Rodolfo Sanchez 10:00 a.m. Wendy Rodriguez 12:00 p.m. CDA 2:00 p.m. Elvira Muñoz 5:00 p.m. Special Intention One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance.

PARISH EVENTS

Monday, June 22, 2015 7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, June 23 6:00 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, June 24 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B Thursday, June 25 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, June 26 6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7 Saturday, June 27 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, June 28 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7

SUNDAY OFFERTORY June 14, 2015 $ 30,835 Online Giving $ 4,265 Total $ 35,100

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN As of June 14, 2015

Pledges $ 4,457,662 Payments $ 4,083,959 Payments Due $ 373,702

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of June 14, 2015

Goal $ 199,000 Pledged $ 138,833 Payments $ 112,835 Payments Due $ 86,165

388 Participants

Budgeted Actual

Offertory $ 38,016 $ 40,075

Capital Campaign

$ 3,333 $ 3,135

Other: $ 4,258 $ 5,414

Total Income

$ 45,607 $ 48,624

Expenses $ 44,648 $ 39,076

Surplus (deficit)

$ 959 $ 9,548

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morning”. Every decision you make should make you better and fight what Satan would want you to do. It is not enough to ignore him and pretend he isn’t there. You must actively do the opposite of what he is luring you to do. So to my list on how to get that going each day: SET GOALS AND GO BACK TO THEM OFTEN I cannot stress this enough. Think about the man you want to be. Think about what you would need to achieve in order to be that man. When you decide what you need to do, WRITE IT DOWN. I did this last year for the first time in my life. I wrote a paragraph of where I thought I would be on New Years Eve 2014. I had some things in there that I felt fairly confident I would achieve with ease. I had some that would be a little tougher and I had one or two that seemed near impossible at the time. I reviewed that paragraph on a weekly and sometimes daily basis. So where was I in reality this time last year? I re-read that paragraph with my wife. I had accom-plished almost every single goal I had set. The ones I didn’t, I had made significant strides to get closer to them. I cannot express to you how powerful this was for me. Write down your goals. Write it in a format you can relate to “On Fathers’ Day 2016, I will be…”. I felt silly when I wrote all of this stuff down a year ago. But seeing it all come to fruition was beyond rewarding. Whether you believe it or not, just by having those goals written down, subconsciously, throughout the year, you will make decisions that bring you closer to those goals. Try it. What do you have to lose? DAILY SCRIPTURE REFLECTION If we aren’t in our Bibles every single day, then there is no way we can live out God’s plan. A lot of people are intimidated by the Bible. It is big, the language is tough and it does not read like a normal book. But the Catholic church makes this easy for us. Following the USCCB readings each day will get you readings from every book of the Bible in three years time. You can get them sent to your email each morning. Sign up for this right now and make it part of your morning ritual to read and reflect even for a few minutes: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ AUTOMATED CONVICTION NOTICES I often look to things that happen to me or things that I read as direct contact from God. One of those resources is from DynamicCatholic.com. The Daily Inspiration emails send you a line or two from one of Matthew Kelly’s books. Quite frequently, these little passages help me to look inward and see something I may not have

before. It makes me think about what I am doing and how I am doing it. They don’t always apply but they al-ways make you think, which is just as important. Sign up here: http://dynamiccatholic.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f9150e16708f1fcc5bf0c7a4e&id=8529f0beae KEEP A JOURNAL We have a lot going on in our heads as men. You don’t often realize how much there really is because quite frankly, we don’t have time to dwell on anything for too long. It has helped me immensely to write down my thoughts in a journal. I have sorted out things, made rev-elations, and even changed the path of my life by actual-ly thinking about and writing down what is running through my head. Even if you don’t have something to write, just write “Don’t feel like writing today”. It doesn’t have to be a physical journal you write in, personally, I use a Google Drive word document so I have access from anywhere. I typically do this right when I get to work before I start anything big. After you have this going for a while, it is amazing to look back on what you wrote about a year prior and compare yourself in your current state. It gives you a concrete vision of your progress. Make it a habit and it will open doors you did not know existed. MINI-RETREAT TIME While at work, it is so easy to get caught up in the issues that arise. It often clouds our ability to be one with Christ. You cannot let this happen. While at work, even if you only have a few minutes, you have to take time for God. I keep a Bible at my desk. If I come across a situa-tion where I am stressed or can’t quite figure it out. I play Bible roulette. I open to a random page and find how God is speaking to me. More often than not, I find the answer. If you can, take a quiet lunch break and just read the Gospels. Read some other positive material. Get re-centered. If you don’t have time then just use this simple prayer; in tune with your breathing, inhale “Son of Da-vid,” exhale “Have pity on me”. There are countless ways to pray throughout the day so I won’t list them all here but one thing I do suggest, download this app im-mediately. Three Minute Retreat. Everyone has three minutes in their work day. Don’t make excuses. Just make it happen. http://www.loyolapress.com/3minute-retreats-mobile-app.htm


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WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad

Mr. Abraham Lopez & Ms. Ibet Salazar and Family Mr. & Mrs. Raul Vences and Family Mrs. Maria James and Family Mrs. Agnieszlea Czopik and Family Ms. Linda Rodriguez and Family Mr. Quoc Nguyen & Ms. Linh Truong and Family Ms. Ana Aguilar and Family Mr. Hector Moreno & Ms. Liuba Lopez and Family PARISH REGISTRATION: We kindly request that all families of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registration and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish infor-mation, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday, August 11, 2015. BAPTISM PREPARATION FOR INFANTS: Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to at-tend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on August 7, 2015.

WEEKLY READINGS

June 22 through June 28, 2015 Monday: Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 [6b-12, 15-16]; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 [5:21-24, 35b-43] Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41

LECTURAS SEMANAL

22 de june al 28 de june del 2015 Lunes: Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5 Martes: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Miércoles: Is 49:1-6; Sal 139 (138); Hch 13:22-26; Lc 1:57-66, 80 Jueves: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 [6b-12, 15-16]; Mt 7:21-29 Viernes: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Mt 8:1-4 Sábado: Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17 Domingo: Sab 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Sal 30 (29); 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mc 5:21-43 [5:21-24, 35b-43] Decimosegundo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario: Jb 38:1, 8-11; Sal 107 (106); 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mc 4:35-41

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When you get home, unplug and plan for tomorrow ENJOY THE JOURNEY When I get home, I am drained and want to just sit and relax. I have to fight the urge. Stay off the phone, the iPad, the computer, shut off the TV. Spend as much time as you possibly can with your wife and family. This is time you will never get back. If you spend your weeks just waiting for the weekend, you are wishing away more than 71% of your life (5 days out of 7 for the math gurus out there). Cherish every day you have. If you go to Genesis 1:5, notice this: “God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.” (emphasis mine) Why does God mention the evening first? Because that is where you truly start the next day. Use the evening to prepare for the day. Think about what you did well that day. Think about what you could have improved upon.

Make a plan on how you can be better tomorrow. Lay out your clothes, make your meals, decide what you want to get done tomorrow. Plan out your entire day. It might not go the way you planned but just by doing it, you are going to be that much more likely to succeed. DAILY ROUTINE Each of these things make up my daily routine but I think it is important enough to mention it on its own. Figure out what makes you feel better and make it a routine. I know we are all busy but if you aren’t taking care of yourself, it will spill over into your family life, your work life, and your personal life. Whatever you love to do, make sure you are doing it. Make time. For me each day: I wake up between 4 and 4:30. I read scripture or some other spiritual reading for 20

-30 minutes I workout for about 45 minutes I get my daughter out of bed and play with her, read

her a book or watch part of “Frozen” for the hun-dredth time.

Eat breakfast Listen to Catholic radio, mass, motivational materials

on the way to work Go to mass if time/traffic allows before work It is different for every guy but if you aren’t taking care of yourself, you can’t possibly take care of the needs of oth-ers. Figure out your routine and be consistent. The bottom line is that we are all busy. We all get caught up in the world we live in. We must all remember that the one living inside of us is greater than the one living in the world. Satan wants to weigh us down with the day to day garbage we face at every turn. He wants us to get frustrated when things don’t go our way, he wants you to blow off that workout, he wants you to say you don’t have time for the Bible. He rejoices when we don’t think about God. This goes without saying but each of these things should be done in unceasing prayer. If you are alive and breathing, it is because God wills it. And noth-ing God does is without purpose. So make sure you are using that time wisely. God has a plan for it so you should be doing everything you can to realize that plan and live it out. You might not know what it is, but if you are doing the right things, God will reveal it to you in time. You do not have to be perfect but you do have to be consistent. Let’s make sure when our feet hit the floor, Satan is not happy about it. Happy Fathers’ Day and Blessed Be God Forever!


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PRAYER FOR THE SICK Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Jan Karwowski Margarita Iglesias Fr. Roy Oggero Rafael Gijon Dr. Albert Romano Carlos Trejos Betty Goehring Dorothy Raska Cathy See Elvin Kocich Bill Murray Virginia Siwa Gloria Ortiz Maria Ewah Maria Pimentel Martha Kocich Ilse Viteri Adela Cuate Adalberta M. De Tristan Bernice Guess Edgar J. Schlabach JoAnn Duncan Linda Patin Rufus Segura Joseph Stovall Robert Byrd Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Larry Klaus Janie Segura Nicole Loper Karen Cromer Maria A. Rodriguez Elaine Petrash Linda Kasper Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo

Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon John Cromer Chris Cromer Brandon Vos Matt Pici Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton Charlie Crowell Jose Reymond Jaimes Larry Loper Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Jill Cutway Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez Richard & Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Regina Vogt Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Margit Patterson Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois Deacon Don Senger Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Deacon Frank Cromer Daniel Zamora Margarita M. de Padilla Diane Krall Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Evelyn Haller Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas David Estes Bruce Buckles

PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Bryant E. Parker, Peter Thyssen, Bobby Morgan, Keven Lewis, Ron Lee Grayum, Thomas Rober-son, Fred Mora, Sarah Vanek, Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Jason N. Dizon, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Ran-gel Jr., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino, Jo Ann Castille

St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!

PRAYER REQUESTS


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St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498

”Who is this whom even the wind and sea obey?” (Mark 4:41).

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Grant, O Lord, that we may always revere and love your holy name,

for you never deprive of your guidance those you set firm on the foundation of your love.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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