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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 1, 2015

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

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SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS

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

Pope Francis………………..…...…….………….….. Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. Papa Francisco…....……….…...….….…………...… Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. Relics of St. Maria Goretti……………………….….. Faith Formation/School...…………....……………… Mass Intentions……………………………………….. Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. First Friday Vigil…….……………………...………... RCIA Q & A…….…………………………………….. Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..………… Men’s Spiritual Formation Group….……………….. Parish contact information………………..............

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COMMEMORATION OF ALL

THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

All Souls Day

Monday, November 2, 2015

Mass Schedule

6:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

12:00 Noon (at St. Luke’s Hospital)

5:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. (Bilingual)

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!


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PERPETUAL ADORATION

For over a decade, the parishion-ers of St. Theresa have been en-gaged 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 per-sonal 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 be-fore the Blessed Sacrament. There are a few hours during the week in which we only have one adorer. Some of these hours are listed below. Day Hours Sunday 12am, 1am, 2am, 8am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, & 5pm

Monday 1am, 4am, 6am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm

Tuesday 2am, 3am, 6am, 11am, & 12pm

Wednesday 1am, 2am, 7am, 12pm & 1pm

For more information, or to in-quire about how to become an adorer, please contact Rebecca Freeman (281-844-4616).

Pope Francis: Angelus appeal for migrant families 2015-10-25 Vatican Radio Prayerful and practical solidarity with every family that has been forced to flee a homeland torn by strife and to seek a better future in distant lands and far-off shores: this was the promise of Pope Francis in remarks to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square before the Angelus prayer this Sunday.

Drawing on the first reading of the XXX Sunday in Ordinary Time, from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah, which tells of the Lord’s promise to deliver His faithful people from captivity and restore them to liberty, Pope Francis said, “[T]his prophecy of a people on their way is one I have also confronted with the images of refugees making their way along the streets of Europe, a dramatic reality of our times. God says to them: ‘They left weeping, I shall lead them back amid conso-lations.’ Those families most suffering, uprooted from their land, were present with us in the Synod as well: in our prayers and in our work, through the voice of some of their pastors present at the meeting. These people in search of dignity, these families searching for peace, remain with us still: the Church does not abandon them, for they are part of the people that God desires to free from slav-ery and lead to freedom.”

The traditional prayer of Marian devotion followed Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, to mark the closing of the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which met in Rome over the past three weeks for prayerful reflection and discus-sion of the vocation and mission of the family in the Church and in the contem-porary world.

In his homily, Pope Francis reflected on the story recounted in the reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, in which the Lord miraculously restores the blind beggar, Bartimaeus, to sight. The Holy Father focused on the way the story dramatizes the need for all of us in the Church to make sure that our desires are ordered to Christ, and then to be confident in approaching Him with humility as we ask Him for every blessing – even as we are mindful of all He has done for us, and desirous of sharing the Good News with those, who need it most.

“Let us follow the path that the Lord desires,” said Pope Francis. “Let us ask Him to turn to us with his healing and saving gaze, which knows how to radiate light, as it recalls the splendour which illuminates it.” The Holy Father concluded, say-ing, “Never allowing ourselves to be tarnished by pessimism or sin, let us seek and look upon the glory of God, which shines forth in men and women who are fully alive.”


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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 8 de noviembre 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 pri-mer clase se llevara acabo el Martes 3 de noviembre 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 12 de noviembre del 2015 en el Sa-lón 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. Nuestro catequesis ya comenzó. Nunca es tarde para regis-trarse. 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. La próxima clase 8 de noviembre. Para información al 281-494-1156.

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Homilía del Papa: “La salvación es la amistad entre nosotros y Dios”

2015-10-23 Radio Vaticana

“Los tiempos cambian y nosotros los cristianos debemos cambiar continuamente”, con libertad y en la verdad de la fe. Lo afirmó el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la Misa matutina celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta.

El Pontífice reflexionó sobre el discernimiento que la Iglesia debe hacer viendo los “signos de los tiempos”, sin ceder a la comodidad del conformismo, sino dejándose inspirar por la oración.

Los tiempos hacen lo que deben: cambian. Y los cristianos deben hacer lo que quiere Cristo, a saber: evaluar los tiempos y cambiar con ellos, permaneciendo “firmes en la verdad del Evangelio”. Lo que no se admite es el tranquilo conform-ismo que, de hecho, hace que permanezcamos inmóviles.

Sabiduría cristiana

Inspirándose en un pasaje de la Carta de San Pablo a los Romanos, el Santo Padre explicó que el Apóstol predica con “mucha fuerza la libertad que nos ha salvado del pecado”. Mientras el Evangelio relata que Jesús habla de los “signos de los tiempos” definiendo hipócritas a quienes saben comprenderlos pero no hacen lo mismo con el tiempo del Hijo del Hombre. Dios nos ha creado libres y “para tener esta libertad – afirmó el Papa – debemos abrirnos a la fuerza del Espíritu y entender bien qué cosa sucede dentro y fuera de nosotros”, usando el “discernimiento”:

“Tenemos esta libertad para juzgar lo que sucede fuera de nosotros. Pero para juzgar debemos conocer bien lo que sucede fuera de nosotros. ¿Y cómo se puede hacer esto? ¿Cómo se puede hacer esto, que la Iglesia llama ‘discernir los signos de los tiempos’? Los tiempos cambian. Es precisamente de la sabiduría cristiana conocer estos cambios, conocer los diversos tiempos y conocer los signos de los tiempos. Lo que significa una cosa y lo que significa otra cosa. Y hacer esto sin miedo, con libertad”.

Silencio, reflexión y oración

El Papa Bergoglio reconoció que no es una cosa “fácil”, porque son demasiados los condicionamientos externos que también afectan a los cristianos induciendo a muchos a un más cómodo “no hacer”:

“Este es un trabajo que nosotros no solemos hacer: nos conformamos, nos tranquilizamos con ‘me han dicho, he oído, la gente dice, he leído…’. Así estamos tranquilos… ¿Pero cuál es la verdad? ¿Cuál es el mensaje que el Señor quiere darme con aquel signo de los tiempos? Para entender los signos de los tiempos, ante todo es necesario el silencio: hacer silencio y observar. Y después reflexionar dentro de nosotros. Un ejemplo: ¿por qué hay tantas guerras ahora? ¿Por qué ha suce-dido algo? Y rezar… Silencio, reflexión y oración. Sólo así podremos comprender los signos de los tiempos, y qué cosa quiere decirnos Jesús”.

Libres en la verdad del Evangelio

Y comprender los signos de los tiempos no es un trabajo exclusivo de una élite cultural. Jesús – recordó Francisco – no dice “miren cómo hacen los universitarios, miren cómo hacen los doctores, miren cómo hacen los intelectuales…”. Y


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ANUNCIOS

FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas infor-mación 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 sacerdotales 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] 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 belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas información llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333. 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 infor-mación llame a Janie Leos al 281-240-7938.

NUEVO PROGRAMA DE SANTA TERESITA!

Grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos se reúnen cada miércoles y viernes de 7:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. en el Salón B-5. Se inicia por primera ves el miércoles 23 de septiembre. La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan problemas con el alcohol.

Para mas información llame a Oscar Santaella al 832-359-4543

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SHARING SUNDAY PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD

Sharing Sunday es un ministerio que anualmente distribuye regalos a fami-lias necesitadas. Las familias deben de ser miembros activos en nuestra parro-quia de St. Theresa. Este programa es solamente para niños.

Favor de venir a la ofician de St. Vi-cente De Paul de St. Theresa para ins-cribir a sus niños el lunes o viernes de 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Las fechas que se estarán tomando las inscripciones serán octubre 30, noviembre 2, 6, 9, 13, y 16.

Para mas información, llame a St. Vicente de Paul al 281-242-9149

La Conmemoración de Todos los Fieles Difuntos

lunes 2 de noviembre del 2015

6:45 a.m. (Ingles)

8:30 a.m. (Ingles)

12:00 p.m. (Hospital St. Luke)

5:30 p.m. (Ingles)

7:30 p.m. (Bilingüe)

subrayó que Jesús habla a los campes-inos que, “en su sencillez” saben “distinguir el trigo de la cizaña”:

“Los tiempos cambian y nosotros los cristianos debemos cambiar continua-mente. Debemos cambiar firmes en la fe en Jesucristo, firmes en la verdad del Evangelio, pero nuestra actitud debe moverse continuamente según los signos de los tiempos. Somos li-bres. Somos libres por el don de la libertad que nos ha dado Jesucristo. Pero nuestro trabajo es mirar qué cosa sucede dentro de nosotros, discernir nuestros sentimientos, nuestros pen-samientos; y ver qué cosa sucede fue-ra de nosotros y discernir los signos de los tiempos. Con el silencio, con la reflexión y con la oración ”.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS


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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, November 11, 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.

No Inquiry November 4

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 third Sacrament Sunday class is Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM. If you have missed one or two sacra-ment Sunday classes, Please speak with Paul Stoessel at 281-830-3804 or [email protected]. 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, November 3 at 7:00 p.m.

ELMENTARY

FAITH FORMATION

ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com

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 2, 2015 All Souls Day 6:45 a.m. Lorine C. Bubela 8:30 a.m. Fred & Jassie Balcar 5:30 p.m. Souls in Purgatory 7:30 p.m. Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, November 3 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Amanda Archibong 8:30 a.m. Eric Parker Wednesday, November 4 St. Charles Borromeo 6:45 a.m. Jared Scott Curran 8:30 a.m. Evelyn Haller Thursday, November 5 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Joanne Cummings 8:30 a.m. Albertson Toncrey Friday, November 6 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. All the Souls 8:30 a.m. Altamirano Family Saturday, November 7 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Vernida Broussard 5:00 p.m. Johnny Heitman Sunday, November 8 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. Joseph Ngueyn 8:00 a.m. Sociedad Guadalupanos 10:00 a.m. Robert Rivera Sr 12:00 p.m. Amanda Archibong 2:00 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory 5:00 p.m. Parish Family 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 2, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session 6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad 7:00 p.m. Men’s Prayer Group, Rm 1/7 Tuesday, November 3 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:00 a.m. Gathering Place, CC 4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session 6:30 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, November 4 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 6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 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

Thursday, November 5 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 6:30 p.m. Carmelites Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, November 6 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 Saturday, November 7 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, November 8 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 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday Class #3 6:15 p.m. Youth Group CCE 6:30 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC-B 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7 6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE

SUNDAY OFFERTORY October 25, 2015 $ 27,558 Online Giving $ 2,719 Total $ 30,277

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015

Totals as of October 25, 2015

Goal $ 199,000 Pledged $ 158,133 Payments $ 144,199 Payments Due $ 54,801

461 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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First Friday Reparation Vigil

9:00 p.m.—Mi dnight

Friday, November 6, 2015

9:00 p.m. Exposition of

the Blessed Sacrament

Holy Rosary

Consecration to the Sacred Heart

10:00 p.m. Confession available

11:00 p.m. Holy Mass with

Gregorian chant

F IRST FRIDAY ORGAN CONCERT

November 6, 2015 7:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

featuring

Kevin Clarke

SHARING SUNDAY CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM Sign-Up at St Vincent De Paul

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. Please come by the St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Theresa Church to sign up on Monday or Friday from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. The dates to sign-up are October 30, November 2, 6, 9, 13, and 16.

Court St. Theresa of Lisieux is looking for new members. We meet on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month. Our meeting is at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Basil Hall (across the street from St. Theresa Church).

For more information call Colleen Hermann, Regent at 281-313-3819.

ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

STCS Griffin Library Book Drive October 23 - November 20

Donating will help us to purchase literary favorites for the children to enjoy for years to come. Become a part of our library. Have your name placed on an inside cover book-plate. Monetary donations may be made in the school office Mon - Fri from 8 am to 4 pm. You may also make a dona-tion by contacting the Book Drive Chairperson, Rachel Santos, at [email protected] or 832-248-6740.


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I could never be a RCIA sponsor. I don't know my faith? A sponsor, as a representative of the community, ac-companies a candidate on their journey to becoming practicing Catholics. They are asked to share their faith experiences, not teach theology. Sponsors invite their candidates to church activities like special prayer ser-vices, such as Stations of the Cross in Lent, as well as date night, fish frys or the bazaar. Sponsors check in with their candidates to see how they and their families are doing. They may have their candidates and family over for dinner, for example. A sponsor gives testimony and stands as a witness to the candidate’s moral character, faith and intention espe-cially before the candidate can be initiated.

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

R.C.I.A. Q & AR.C.I.A. Q & A

BEREAVEMENT MINI-RETREAT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015

ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL DINING HALL 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Live Again

Reclaiming our lives; remembering our love The facilitator will be David Joseph, a music minister, worship leader, recording artist and certified spiritual director, whose passion is to walk with others on their spiritual journey as they move towards peace, health and wholeness in their lives. If you are grieving the death of a loved one, please join us for this retreat… To register please contact Anne Marie Daniel at [email protected] or 281-265-5774

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 Frank Cromer. Wednesday, November 11, 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 interest-ing. 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, November 1, 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.


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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. 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 2 through November 8, 2015 Monday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44] Solemnity of All Saints: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a LECTURAS SEMANAL

2 de noviembre al 8 de noviembre del 2015 Lunes: Sab 3:1-9; Sal 23; Rom 5:5-11 o 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Martes: Rom 12:5-16b; Lc 14:15-24 Miércoles: Rom 13:8-10; Lc 14:25-33 Jueves: Rom 14:7-12; Lc 15:1-10 Viernes: Rom 15:14-21; Lc 16:1-8 Sábado: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lc 16:9-15 Domingo: 1 Re 17:10-16; Sal 146 (145); Heb 9:24- 28; Mc 12:38-44 [41-44] Solemnidad de Todos los Santos: Apo 7:2-4, 9-14; Sal 24 (23); 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 moral-ly faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 [email protected].


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WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad

Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Cortes and Family Mrs. Fabiola Picas and Family Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Chiong and Family Mr. Lucas Santacruz & Mrs. Mayra Picazo and Family Mr. & Mrs. William Gandy Miss Karen Neslony Mr. & Mrs. Rene Espinal and Family Mr. & Mrs. Khanh Nguyen and Family Ms. Amanda Daaboul and Family Ms. Barbara DeLeon Mrs. Karina Ortega and Family Mr. & Mrs. Josue Ortiz and Family Mr. & Mrs. Aclam Kpekpasse and Family Mr. Jose Fonseca and Family Mr. & Mrs. Gerardo Ramos and Family Mr. & Mrs. Jose Herrera and Family Mr. & Mrs. Ebere Ezeora and Family Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Burrows and Family Mr. Jose Vallejos & Mrs. Blanca Quiroz and Family Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Rebueno and Family Ms. Annette London and Family Mr. Juan Alberto & Mrs. Maria Agreda and Family Mr. & Mrs. Sam Dimiceli and Family Mr. Harry Castillo & Mrs. Blanca Ramirez and Family Mrs. Estela Agreda and Family Mr. Dennis Mattli Mrs. Alma M. Treviño and Family Mr. & Mrs. Rafael Almonacid and Family


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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 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 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: Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, 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, Laura Mae Davidson, Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo

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

“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you” Mark 10

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ALL SAINTS

Almighty ever-living God, By whose gift we venerate in one

celebration the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray, through the

prayers of so many intercessors, an abundance of the reconciliation

with you for which we earnestly long.

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.