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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 22, 2015

ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 281-494-1156

WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM

The Solemnity of Christ the King

S T . T H E R E S A P A R I S H A R C H D I O C E S E O F G A L V E S T O N — H O U S T O N


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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

CONTENTS

Deacon Frank Cromer……..…...…….………….….. Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. Papa Francisco…....……….…...….….…………...… Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception……...….. Faith Formation/School...…………....……………… Mass Intentions……………………………………….. Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. DSF……………………………..……………………... Announcements……..……………………………….. Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..………… Announcements……..……………………………….. Parish contact information………………..............

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Thanksgiving Day

November 26, 2015

“Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me,

bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits”

(Psalm 102:1-2). “Eucharist” means “thanksgiving.” What better way to offer our thanks to God than by our participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass?

On Thanksgiving Day, the Holy Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m.

at the main altar.

There will be no other Masses or confessions at St. Theresa’s on November 26.

The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.


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DEACON FRANK P. CROMER

1937-2015

Deacon Frank Patrick Cromer, 78, died on November 13. Born in 1937 near Mound City, Kansas, he was raised Catholic along with his twin brother, Arthur, and six brothers and sisters on their family farm. He is sur-vived by his wife and love of his life, Karen Leigh Cromer, to whom he was married for 55 years. Together, they

have three children, John, CloAnn and Chris. Additionally, they were blessed with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren (with two more on the way). In this time of tre-mendous loss, please keep in your personal prayer intentions the family of Deacon Frank, for whom this sudden death has been, and will continue to be, particularly painful.

In 1960, Frank graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. For almost 40 years, Frank was an employee of Phillips Petroleum Company and lived throughout the United States with his family, meeting new friends everywhere along the way.

In 1975, he entered diaconal training at St. Mary's Seminary in Houston, TX and was ordained May 28, 1978 for the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. He served at St. Francis de Sales Church in Houston, TX and then at St. Theresa in Sugar Land, TX. St. Theresa’s owes much of its health and growth to the passion and dedication of Deacon Frank. Faithful to his voca-tion to married life and the Diaconate, he has been an exem-plary model of servant leadership and evangelical zeal. In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Frank P. Cromer's name be directed here to St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Through the mercy of God, may he rest in peace.


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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

PREPARACIÓN DE BAUTISMO INFANTIL: A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certificado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la cla-se. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practi-cantes, confirmados y si es casado, casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo do-mingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los pa-dres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Cer-tificado de asistencia al final de la cla-se aquellos padres o padrinos que no bautizaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156 ext. 228 y ha-ble con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxi-ma Clase será el 13 de diciembre a las 3:15 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacra-mentos? Para mas información clases de preparación para bautismo, comu-nión y confirmación por favor llame a la oficina 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 al 281-494-1156 para mas in-formación.

CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacra-mentos de Reconciliación y Comu-nión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligato-ria para los padres solamente. La ter-cer clase se llevara acabo el Martes 1 de diciembre a las 7:00 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 Informa-ción por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reú-ne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para mas información llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431. CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: Este grupo esta abierto a la comunidad, se reúne los domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para informa-ción: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO FRATERNIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN MARIA: El coro práctica los lu-nes 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 llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 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.

PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invita-dos a asistir un seminario de prepara-ción matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de prepa-ración. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase lla-mando al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario será el Jueves 14 de enero del 2016 en el Salón FLC-A. CATEQUESIS: Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kinder al 8 gra-do. Catequesis es un proceso conti-nuo de evangelicacion, educación, formación y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.

DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para ni-ños que desean la formación para recibir los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagra-da Comunión. Esta clase es en con-junto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comenzó del año escolar (1 de sep-tiembre). Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 de la tarde. El 9 y 10 de diciembre a las 6:30pm tendremos las primeras confesiones para los niños que se están preparan-do para la Primera Comunión.

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Homilía del Papa: Evitar las tentaciones de una vida mundana 2015-11-17 Radio Vaticana Atentos a la mundanidad que nos “lleva a la doble vida”. Es la admonición que hizo el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la Misa matutina celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta. El Pontífice reafirmó que, para custodiar la identidad cris-tiana, es necesario ser coherentes y evitar las tentaciones de una vida mundana.

El anciano Eleazar “no permite que el espíritu de la mundanidad” lo debilite y prefiere morir, antes que rendirse a la apos-tasía del “pensamiento único”. El Papa Bergoglio se inspiró en la primera lectura, tomada del segundo libro de los Maca-beos, para advertir nuevamente a los cristianos acerca de las tentaciones de la vida mundana. Eleazar, ya con 90 años, no aceptó comer carne de cerdo como le pedían también sus “amigos mundanos” preocupados por salvarle la vida. Y observó que este anciano mantuvo su dignidad “con aquella nobleza” que le venía “de una vida coherente”, que va al martirio y da testimonio”.

La mundanidad nos aleja de la coherencia de la vida cristiana “La mundanidad espiritual nos aleja de la vida coherente – refirmó el Santo Padre – nos hace incoherentes”, uno “finge ser así” pero vive “de otra manera”. Y la mundanidad – añadió – “es difícil conocerla desde el inicio porque es como la carco-ma que lentamente destruye, degrada la tela y después esa tela se vuelve inservible” y el hombre que “se deja llevar ade-lante por la mundanidad, pierde su identidad cristiana”: “La carcoma de la mundanidad ha arruinado su identidad cristiana, es incapaz de coherencia. ‘Oh, yo soy tan católico, Padre, yo voy a Misa todos los domingos, tan católico’. Y después vas a trabajar, a realizar tu profesión: Pero si tú me com-pras esto, hacemos este tráfico de influencias y tú recibes el soborno’. Esta no es coherencia de vida, ésta es mundanidad, para dar un ejemplo. La mundanidad te conduce a la doble vida, a la que aparece y a la que es verdadera, y te aleja de Dios y destruye tu identidad cristiana”.

Pedir al Señor apoyo contra las tentaciones mundanas Por esto – prosiguió explicando el Papa – Jesús es “tan fuerte” cuando pide al Padre que salve a los discípulos del espíritu mundano, “que destruye la identidad cristiana”. Un ejemplo de bastión contra este espíritu es precisamente Eleazar que piensa en los jóvenes que si hubieran cedido al espíritu mundano, se habrían perdido por su culpa: “El espíritu cristiano, la identidad cristiana, jamás es egoísta, siempre trata de cuidar con la propia coherencia, cuidar, evi-tar el escándalo, cuidar a los demás, dar un buen ejemplo. ‘Pero no es fácil, Padre, vivir en este mundo, donde las tentacio-nes son tantas, y el truco de la doble vida nos tienta todos los días, no es fácil’. Para nosotros no sólo no es fácil, es imposi-ble. Sólo Él es capaz de hacerlo. Y por esto hemos rezado en el Salmo: ‘El Señor me sostiene’. Nuestro apoyo contra la mundanidad que destruye nuestra identidad cristiana, que nos lleva a la doble vida, es el Señor”.

Tener el coraje de llevar adelante la identidad cristiana El Señor es el único que puede salvarnos – dijo nuevamente el Santo Padre – y nuestra oración humilde será: “Señor, soy pecador, verdaderamente, todos lo somos, pero te pido tu apoyo, dame tu apoyo para que, por una parte, no finja ser cris-tiano y, por otra, viva como un pagano, como mundano”: “Si ustedes tienen hoy un poco de tiempo, tomen la Biblia, el segundo libro de los Macabeos, capítulo sexto, y lean esta historia de Eleazar. Les hará bien, les dará valor para ser ejemplo para todos y también les dará fuerza y apoyo para llevar adelante la identidad cristiana, sin componendas, sin doble vida”.


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ANUNCIOS

FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIEN-

TO: Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a Ma-ría. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón 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 ima-gen de la Virgen Peregrina a casa una semana? Regístre-se después 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 información 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 la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: Santo Tomas cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: [email protected] ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: El rosario se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información llame a 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 Católica ensena sobre la

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SHARING SUNDAY PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD

Sharing Sunday es un ministerio que anualmente distri-buye regalos a familias necesitadas. Las familias deben de ser miembros activos en nuestra parroquia de St. Theresa. Este programa es solamente para niños. Para mas información, llame a St. Vicente de Paul al 281-242-9149

MISIÓN DE ADVIENTO Santa Teresa

Sugar Land, TX 30 de noviembre y 1 a 2 de diciembre del 2015

Tema General La familia en el corazón de Jesucristo

Están todos invitados!

MAÑANITAS A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

Sábado, 12 de diciembre

4:30 a.m. – El Santo Rosario en la iglesia

5:00 a.m. – Las Mañanitas con el Maria-chi Imperial en la Iglesia

5:30 a.m. – La Santa Misa con música de mariachi

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Habra mas música del mariachi y un desayuno en el

Centro Comunitario

Después del desayuno habrá la limpieza.

Gracias por su cooperación.


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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holy Family Catholic Church will have a Healing Mass with Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.

Holy Family Chapel, 1510 Fifth St., Missouri City ~

We all need healing of body, mind, soul and spirit. Come pray with us and for one another.

Watch the bulletin for dates of the Monthly Healing

Masses at Holy Family

Coping with Grief Through the Holidays

Tuesday December 8

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Holidays and holy days are times to gather with family &friends. If you have suffered the loss - of a loved one, the holidays can be filled with sorrow and grief. You may feel as though everyone has joy but you. Grief can be raw during the holidays. Join the Grief Support Ministry for a two-hour session:

Tuesday, Dec 8 from 6:30-8:30 in the Family Life Center, St. Catherine Room at

St. Theresa's Catholic Church

We will feature video interviews with specialists in grief counseling who will offer tools in dealing with expecta-tions of family and friends during these most difficult times. We will share experiences in navigating the first year, as well as subsequent years, following the death of a loved one. All are welcome to bring a friend or refer a relative, friend or co-worker who might be experienc-ing the pain of grief. These sessions are free and are open to everyone, Catholic or non-Catholic. The ses-sion will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church – Fami-ly Life Center, St. Catherine Room! For information/registration/ directions, please contact Sandy Barber by phone at 281-633-9090 or email – [email protected]

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

December 8, 2015

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the Patroness of the United States. Her feast day is a special day of prayer and intercession for our

nation. December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation for the United States.

Mass Schedule

Monday, December 7 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass

(English)

Tuesday, December 8 6:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

12:10 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. (Bi-Lingual)

ARCHDIOCESAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY WEDDING JUBLIEE MASS

His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the silver wedding anniversary mass for those who are commemorating their 25th Anniversary years of married life. Couples must register in order to attend. For more information, please call Family Life Ministry at (713) 741-8730.

This year’s mass will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015, 3:00 pm, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway in Houston.


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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!

No Inquiry Thanksgiving Week The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are structured 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

Elementary Faith Formation (CCE) is in need of substitute teachers and helpers for Monday at 4:15. We still have openings for 2nd and 3rd grade on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. During the CCE school year (Sept. —May), classes are offered at the fol-lowing 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. or Mondays 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. The next Sacrament Sunday class is January 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Children will have their first confes-sion on December 9 or 10. Group 1 & 3 on December 9th Group 2 & 4 on December 10th Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. The next class will be on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.

ELMENTARY

FAITH FORMATION

ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com

No High School Faith Formation Night tonight 11/22/2015.

See you December 5th.

For more information about Youth Ministry Faith Formation. please call 281-494-1156 and speak to Joseph or Meghan. Joseph Mastrangelo, Director of Youth Ministry joseph@ sugarlandcatholic.com or Meghan Anderson, Asst. Coordina-tor of Youth Ministry meghan@ sugarlandcatholic.com

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

We are in need of a 6th grade cate-chists to teach 6th grade boys and 6th grade girls on Sundays from 6:30- 8:00 pm. Please contact Roland Mil-lare, the Director of Middle School CCE if you're interested at roland@ sugarlandcatholic.com Middle School Faith Formation (CCE) meets on Sundays or Mondays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please contact Roland Millare at [email protected] for more information.


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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, November 23, 2015 Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro 6:45 a.m. George Morales Sr. 8:30 a.m. Ann Curiale Tuesday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions 6:45 a.m. Bruce Buckles & John Heitman 8:30 a.m. Chacon Rico Deceased Family Wednesday, November 25 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Franklin E. Pavlicek 8:30 a.m. Alois Goehring Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day 10:00 a.m. Parish Family Friday, November 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Albertson Toncrey 8:30 a.m. Johnny Heitman Saturday, November 28 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Teresa Nguyen 5:00 p.m. Alois Goehring Sunday, November 29 First Sunday of Advent 7:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory 8:00 a.m. Leonard Minota Escobar 10:00 a.m. Eloy Rivera 12:00 p.m. Joanne Cummings 2:00 p.m. Parish Family 5:00 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only.

PARISH EVENTS

Monday, November 23, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad Tuesday, November 24 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Mtg., Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, November 25 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 5:30 p.m. St. Theresa String Orchestra Rehearsal, Music Room 7:00 p.m. Priest, Prophet, King, 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 26 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, November 27 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 Saturday, November 28 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, November 29 9:30 a.m. Catecsimo en Español 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 9:30 a.m. Estudio de Biblia, CC 10:00 a.m. Prek—Kinder CCE, Rm 3-6 6:15 p.m. Youth Group CCE 6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7

SUNDAY OFFERTORY November 15, 2015 $ 32,471 Online Giving $ 5,220 Total $ 37,691

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015

Totals as of November 15, 2015

Goal $ 199,000 Pledged $ 162,445 Payments $ 152,368 Payments Due $ 46,632

465 Participants

*Please note that the financial figures of the 2006 Capital Campaign will no longer be published. Feel free to contact the church office with any questions in this regard or to request an update.

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SHARING SUNDAY CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM

Sharing Sunday is our annual gift distribution for needy families. The program is for families in need of assistance at Christmas - must be a registered members of St. There-sa Catholic Church. The St. Vincent De Paul gift pro-gram is for children only. Sharing Sunday will be on December 12 & 13- please bring unwrapped gifts to Mass along with the purple tag attached. We will also need help moving the gifts from the church to the family life center after each Mass.

Court St. Theresa of Lisieux is looking for new members. We meet on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month. Our meeting is No-vember 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Basil Hall (across the street from St. Theresa Church).

The Catholic Daughters recently celebrated Make a Dif-ference Day by packing and gift-wrapping 124 shoe boxes for the seafarers who come into the Port of Hou-ston. This is one of the annual projects that the court does each November.

SHARING SUNDAY— PURPLE TAG NIGHT Purple Tag Night will be Friday, December 4, 2015 in the Family Life Center room B at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help prepare tree tags. Come and join us!

Diocesan Services Fund of 2015

The support of our parish for the Diocesan Services Fund helps provide services, evangelization, and outreach to the greater Houston community as well as to those in our area. Teaching, Evangelization, and Worship

Ministries charged with this mission administer the larg-est private school system in Texas and sustain numerous religious education programs serving more than 100,000 people of all ages. They also promote the Catholic faith, reach out to other faiths, advocate for social justice and support liturgical and musical ministries throughout the Archdiocese. Ministering to the Poor, the Sick, and the Incarcerated

Answering the call to serve the least among us, these ministries bring pastoral and sacramental aid to the dis-advantaged, the disabled, and those who are most in need of God’s healing grace. Whether comforting refu-gees or battered women, those confined to a prison cell or hospital bed, they show compassion to those in the margins of our society. Promoting, Preparing and Supporting the Clergy

Vocational ministries address the full range of support for the clergy from the beginning stages of discernment to retirement. These ministries offer education and for-mation of men for the priesthood and permanent diaco-nate as well as provide direct sacramental and pastoral care, spiritual direction, and fraternal support as they carry out their ministries. Nurturing and Strengthening Families

Family ministries nurture the most basic core unit of Christian life by caring for human and spiritual needs of family members. These range from the spiritual formation of young people at different ages of development to providing dignified care for the elderly. These ministries also address the needs of different ethnic constituencies and respect for the sanctity of life. If you have not yet pledged to this year’s Diocesan Ser-vices Fund, please do at www.SugarLandCatholic.com!

There are over 60 ministries in the Archdiocese of Gal-veston-Houston that depend upon the support of gener-ous parishioners like you.


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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulle-tin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at [email protected] or FAX: 281-242-1393. E-BLAST: Visit our parish website and click on the link to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or material donations for our pregnant women. Contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected] MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Are you looking for a new way to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of your jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up with your house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're still #1 in your life... share a Worldwide Marriage En-counter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or online www.houstonme.org. MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business," Leader: Deacon Don Senger. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Youth Family Life Center, Room A. Continental breakfast and sharing the Word among friends. It’s inspirational and interesting. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a friend. MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. On Sunday, December 6, 2015 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monument. NURSERY: The nursery is open during the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & Noon Sunday Mass. Children from 18 months to 4 years of age are welcome. No reservation is necessary. For more information contact Andrea Ramsey at 281-545-2771. RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abor-tion, Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for confidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728. ST. THERESA’S MOMS’ GROUP: Mothers and children welcome! We meet every Wednesday morning. Location to be determined. Contact Sarah Schimpf at 703-728-8802 or [email protected] for more information.

MONTHLY MASSES AT CARE-GIVING FACILITIES

Masses in December 2015

These masses are being celebrated by the priests from St. Theresa at the following care-giving facilities.

Thursday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent, 11353 Sugar Park Lane

Monday, December 7 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital, 1317 Lake Point Parkway

Wednesday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Sugar Land Health Care Center: 333 Mattlage Way

Wednesday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Atria, 1401 Soldiers Field

Monday, December 21 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital, 1317 Lake Point Parkway

CELEBRATION FOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Saturday, December 12, 2015

4:30 a.m. – Holy Rosary in the church

5:00 a.m. – Serenade (Las Mañanitas) to Our Lady with Mariachi music in the church

5:30 a.m. – Mass with mariachi music in the church

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast and more mari-achi Music will follow in the Community Center.

After the breakfast, we ask all to help clean.

Thank you for your cooperation.


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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. WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad

Mr. & Mrs. Tuan Nguyen and Family Ms. Maria Hernandez Mr. Humberto Navarro & Mrs. Esmeralda Salgado and Family Mrs. Diana Bui and Family Mr. & Mrs. Julio Guzman and Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles Owo and Family 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 second Thursday 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 prepara-tion 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 Thursday, December 4, 2015. 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 moh 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, December 8, 2015.

WEEKLY READINGS

November 23 through November 29, 2015 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Sir 50:22- 24; Ps 145; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Solemnity of Christ the King: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

LECTURAS SEMANAL

23 de noviembre al 29 de noviembre del 2015 Lunes: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Lc 21:1-4 Martes: Dn 2:31-45; Lc 21:5-11 Miércoles: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Lc 21:12-19 Jueves: Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144); 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Viernes: Dn 7:2-14; Lc 21:29-33 Sábado: Dn 7:15-27; Lc 21:34-36 Domingo: Jer 33:14-16; Sal 25 (24); 1 Tes 3:12 — 4:2; Lc 21:25-28, 34-36 Solemnidad de Cristo Rey: Dn 7:13-14; Sal 93 (92); Apo 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

ANNOUNCEMENTS


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PERPETUAL ADORATION

For over a decade, the parishioners of St. Theresa have been engaged in a continual act of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. For twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, the needs of the universal Church, our nation, the parish, our families, and our personal needs have been lifted up to the Lord. The Emmaus chapel of Perpetual Adoration is open to everyone. The parish invites you to commit to one hour of prayer a week before the Blessed Sacrament. There are a few hours during the week in which we only have one adorer.

LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9:00 p.m., monthly meeting rotation: Couples 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].

SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY is forming at St. Theresa’s Church in Sugar Land, meetings will be held on the fourth Sunday of each month. One must be a practicing Catholic and at least 21 years of age. Come join us and learn more about the Secular Franciscan Order that meet in groups called Fraternities. Mary, Queen of the Universe, is the Patroness of the Francis-can Family. For more information call Connie Zocco at 281-498-5464 or email [email protected].

ONLINE GIVING

The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full con-trol of your contribution account and scheduling. This option can be a great way to support your church and honor the Lord with your resources. If you would like to begin online giving, either visit the link on our web-site or call Diane Senger 281-494-1156.


Q & A

I could never be a RCIA sponsor, I’m too busy. We want busy people who are active in church and community activities to be sponsors as they can bring their candidate along with them. A sponsor introduces a candidate to the faith community and helps get them involved.

While we like our sponsors to attend some of the cate-chumenate sessions, about once a month or so, we mainly ask the sponsor introduce the catechumen or candidate to the community and to share their faith life experiences with them.

Have a question about RCIA? Email: [email protected]

THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy serv-ant, with the precious body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of mine, but only because of your merciful goodness. And I pray that this Holy Communion, far from condemning me to punishment, may bring about my pardon and sal-vation, encompassing me with the armor of faith and the shield of a good will. By it let my vices be done away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and every other virtue. Let it be strong defense against the wiles of all my enemies, visible and invisible, allay-ing for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, bind-ing me firmly to you, the one true God, and bringing my last hour to a happy close. I pray, too, that it may be your pleasure to call my sinful self one day to that banquet, wonderful past all telling, where you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with the vision of yourself, who are true light, the fulfill-ment of all desires, the joy that knows no ending, gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Saint Thomas Aquinas


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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.

Fr. Roy Oggero Margarita Iglesias Rafael Gijon Dr. Albert Romano Betty Goehring Dorothy Raska Cathy See Carlos Trejos 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 Elaine Petrash Linda Kasper Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon Brandon Vos

Matt Pici Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton Jose Reymond Jaimes Larry Loper Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre 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 Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois Deacon Don Senger Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Margarita M. de Padilla Diane Krall Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas Jorge Medina JoAnne Henry Ron Zucker Juanita I Muniz Balvino Renoj Charlie McDonald Chris Cromer Jewel Truong Paula Johnson Bob Sullivent Bob Roberts

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: Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino, Jo Ann Castille, David Estes, Bruce Buckles, Albert Edward Ewer, Johnny Heitman, LauraMae Davidson, Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deb-orah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo; Kien Hong Phan, Deacon Frank Cromer, Jill Cutway

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

“And they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” Mark 13

THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things

in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray,

that the whole creation set free from slavery, may render your majesty service

and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.

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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