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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 18, 2018
Repentance
My Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
Lent is a time for us to take the road to Jerusalem. Every time Jesus pro-
claims in the scriptures that he is going to Jerusalem, he is fulfilling his
mission—obedient to the Father, true to his commission to give humanity a
remedy for its sins.
My prayer for all of us is that this Lent will allow us mountain experienc-
es—experiences of God. May it bring us into closer contact with our own
needs and the needs of others; may our fasting give us a real appreciation
of the good things of the earth.
As families, please talk about how you might make fasting this year a
greater reality in your home and lives. One way would be by taking the
money you save on food and including those who use the services of
Christian Community Service Center and Casa Juan Diego in your weekly
shopping. The basket in front of the altar in the Gym and the ambo
(lectern) in the Fellowship Hall are there to receive the fruits of your fast-
ing by donation non-perishable foods for our brothers and sisters in need.
I ask that you pray about this sacrifice and then take action to help feed
others as God feeds us.
With every good wish,
Fr. Phil Lloyd
Pastor
FROM FATHER PHIL
Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of injustice,
to undo the thongs of the yoke,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to break every yoke?
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
and bring the homeless poor into your house;
when you see the naked, to cover them,
and not to hide yourself from your own kin?
— Isaiah, 58:6-7
AUTHENTIC FASTING THAT LEADS TO BLESSING
Bienvenidos
Carta del Padre Phil
E N E S PA Ñ O L
EL AYUNO AUTÉNTICO CONDUCE A LA BENDICIÓN "¿No saben cuál es el ayuno que me agrada?
Romper las cadenas injustas, desatar las amarras del yugo,
dejar libres a los oprimidos y romper toda clase de yugo.
Compartirás tu pan con el hambriento,
los pobres sin techo entrarán a tu casa,
vestirás al que veas desnudo y
no volverás la espalda a tu hermano"
Isaías, 58:6-7
Mis queridos feligreses y visitantes,
La Cuaresma es tiempo que tenemos para tomar el camino a Jerusalén. Cada
vez que Jesús proclama en las escrituras que irá a Jerusalén, está cumpliendo
su misión: obedecer al Padre, fiel a su comisión de dar a la humanidad un
remedio por los pecados.
Mi oración por todos nosotros es que esta Cuaresma nos permita una montaña
de experiencias: experiencias de Dios. Que nos ponga en contacto más cerca-
no con nuestras propias necesidades y las de los demás; que nuestro ayuno nos
de una apreciación real de las cosas buenas de la tierra.
Como familia, hablen acerca de cómo puede hacer que el ayuno de este año
sea una realidad en su hogar y en sus vidas. Una forma más sería de tomar el
dinero que se ahorra en alimentos e incluir a aquellos que usan los servicios
de Christian Community Service Center y Casa Juan Diego en sus compras
semanales. La canasta enfrente al altar en el Gimnasio y el ambón (atril) en el
Salón de la Confraternidad están allí para recibir los frutos de su ayuno donan-
do alimentos no perecederos para nuestros hermanos y hermanas necesitados.
Le pido que reces por este sacrificio y actúes para ayudar a alimentar a los
demás mientras Dios nos alimenta a nosotros.
Por favor ore por mí así como yo rezo por ustedes, con cariño,
P. Phil Lloyd Pastor
La tradición de rezar el Viacrucis en Español durante la cuaresma
continuará cada viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 8:00 P.M.
hasta el 23 de marzo.
Download a free QR code reader to your phone and
scan the image on the right:
You can also go directly on your smart phone or tab-
let to: http://www.sttheresa.cc/give.
Use our electronic kiosk located in the Church, and
swipe your card directly.
Desktop users can login to our website www.sttheresa.cc, click on
the “Giving” button on the top green navigation bar and select
“Donations.”
There are several ways to access our online giving page:
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Parish Support Online Giving
STOP THE EXECUTION OF THOMAS WHITAKER!
T homas "Bart" Whitaker is scheduled to be executed on February 22, 2018
in Texas. Thomas' father, Kent Whitaker - who survived the attack from
his son, which killed his wife and 19-year-old son - has been outspoken in
his opposition to his eldest son's execution. Rather than experience anoth-
er loss, Kent Whitaker hopes for continued reconciliation and restoration with his
son. The death penalty is not restorative.
Catholic Mobilizing Network calls on all people of goodwill to oppose this ac-
tion. Advocate for clemency for Thomas by sending a letter to the Texas Board of
Pardons and Paroles. In Texas, the Governor MUST have the recommendation of
clemency from a board or advisory group. We invite you to voice your opposition
and demand that the state of Texas respect the dignity of all life with this prepared
letter that you can find at https://catholicsmobilizing.org/event/thomas-
whitaker. In your letter, please include this information: full name: Thomas Whita-
ker; birth date: December 31, 1979; TDCJ#999522. Take action now and join a
father's call for life.
Thank you for your faithful advocacy. Your actions help save lives.
The contact information for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is:
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
PO Box 13401
Austin, Texas 78711-3401
512-406-5452
Jesus challenges us:
“Repent and Believe,” (Mk 1:15).
He died on the cross for my sins. God
loves ME with unconditional love -
waiting for ME to respond.
How can I deepen MY relationship with
God as MY source of strength and peace?
Please contact Enrique Benitez at 713-869-3783 ext. 315 or at [email protected]
To Buy Tickets Visit: Bidpal.net/havananightsgala
or at the Church Office
VBS Big News!
Mark your Calendars June 11th – 15th
VBS is coming to St. Theresa
VBS stands for
Vacation Bible School.
Children who will be entering
Kindergarten through 5th grade
are invited to join us for a week of
music, games,
science experiments, and fun as
they are surrounded by God’s
Word and our Catholic traditions.
Volunteers are needed!
We have many volunteer opportunities available.
Please join us on
Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30 P.M. in the Church office for our Kick off meeting. We will be introducing the
program and asking for your input as we build this brand new
ministry at St Theresa’s!
EVENTS Upcoming
Friday April 20, 2018
at the Houstonian
Experience the Caribbean
charm and style at its best.
Only two tables available!
Announcements
Lent at St. Theresa Lent Presentation Schedule
Holy Monday, March 26th,
Holy Tuesday, March 27th, and
Holy Wednesday, March 28th,
in the Fellowship Hall.
6:30 P.M.—Supper
7:00 P.M.—Did Jesus have to Suf-
fer? by Fr. Phil Lloyd and Deacon
Larry Vaclavik
8:15 P.M. —Prayer
Lent Soup Supper
Fridays at 7:00 PM
Please join us every Friday during
Lent to enjoy homemade soups and
fellowship.
*There is no charge for the supper,
but a love offering is accepted. Stations of the Cross
in the Fellowship Hall
Our Lenten tradition of
observing the Stations of The
Cross will continue every Friday
during Lent until March 23rd,
in English at 6:30 P.M.
Holy Week Mass Schedule
Church Office Schedule Closed
Thursday, March 29-
Monday, April 2.
Returning to regular schedule on
Tuesday, April 3.
Holy Thursday,
March 29th,
at 6:30 P.M. – Gym.
Good Friday Service,
March 30th,
at 3:00 P.M. --Gym.
Easter Vigil Saturday,
March 31st,
at 8:30 P.M. -Gym.
Easter Sunday,
April 1st,
8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M.,
12:00 P.M. (Spanish), 5:30 P.M.
in the Gym.
Alicia Contreras, long-time parishioner of St. Theresa was escorted to
her heavenly home to be with Jesus Christ.
Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon
her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Clergy Record
Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
The leader for this 4-part series is
Mary Ann Miller, LCSW
When: 4 Tuesdays, Feb. 20th,
27th, March 6th, 13th
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Church Office
You may feel lost, confused,
and overwhelmed.
Taking the time to mourn the loss
is the pathway to healing, and
talking with others can help put
things in perspective.
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
Eucharistic Adoration is held on
Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 7:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
In the Blessed
Sacrament Chapel.
If you are interested in becoming
a Committed Adorer and devote
to one Holy Hour of Adoration,
please contact Diana Sepulveda
at 713-542-4706.
All Hours are available.
In Need of Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound
The homebound ministers are in need of more helping hands
to bring Communion to St. Theresa’s parishioners that cannot join us at
Mass each week. Many of them have been members for over 50 years.
We pray, we acknowledge our sins, we share the Gospel, and they re-
ceive the Eucharist. We discuss the goings-on at St. Theresa’s, keeping
them up to date with the Parish they still feel so close to.
The commitment is typically
one weekend per month for an hour or two.
Please call the church office or contact
Kelly L. Glanding-Woelfel at [email protected]
for more information.
We would love to have you join us in this important ministry!
Capital Campaign
Online Giving
● To make your gift online
visit:
https://secure.qgiv.com/
for/capitacampa
or visit our website and
select Capital Campaign
under the Giving tab.
● We now have E-checks!
You can set your pledges
or make donations online
using your checking ac-
count.
Use the QR Code for easy
online access.
Operations & Finance Director
Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305
Pastoral Associate
Matrimony or Application for Annulment
Patrick Miral, ext. 310
Director of Music
David San Miguel, ext. 311
Director of Adult Education / Hospitality
Ginger Tamborello, ext. 306
Faith Formation / Youth Ministry
Janice Berger, ext. 335
Development Director
Enrique Benitez, ext. 315
Capital Campaign
Johanna Bransford, ext. 309
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish
Deandra Mackey, ext. 301
Mary Ann Virgilio, ext. 301
Bulletin Inquires and Submissions
Veronica Benitez, ext. 333
St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/
StTheresaCatholicSchool
Principal—Melissa Ilski
Director of Admissions, School & ECC
Kelly McCarty, ext. 314
Administrative Assistant, School
Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 321
Alumni Relations
www.facebook.com/
AlumniStTheresaMemorialPark Traci Bocock
Early Childhood Center www.facebook.com/sttheresaecc
Director—Cindy Clements, ext. 338
Director of Admissions, School & ECC
Kelly McCarty, ext. 314
Maintenance Manager
Andras Bandi, ext. 302
Deacon Dwight Coles,
Deacon Juan de Dios Perez
Deacon Larry Vaclavik,
Deacon Bill Wilson,
www.StTheresa.cc
www.facebook.com/StTheresaMemorialPark
6622 Haskell, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784
Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 312, [email protected]
PARISH AND SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Sunday, February 18 8:00 AM Alicia Contreras † 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM All Souls 5:30 PM Eileen Wood (L) Mario Arriaga Jr. †
Monday, February 19 7:00 AM Jan Duncan (L) 8:05 AM Michelle Marks †
Tuesday, February 20 7:00 AM Communion Service
Wednesday, February 21 7:00 AM Communion Service 6:30 PM Armandina Navarro †
Thursday, February 22 7:00 AM Eleanor Dennis (L)
Friday, February 23 7:00 AM Peace for Anne
Saturday, February 24 5:30 PM Jack & Verian Minter † Dewey L. Coles Jr. †
Sunday, February 25 8:00 AM Johnnie Sicola Jr. † 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM Maria Castellanos † 5:30 PM Leo Etlinger †
Sunday, February 18
DSF Sunday Collection
St Thomas High School Selling Raffle Tickets
8am-2pm Donuts and coffee-Women’s Club, FH
8:00 am Mass, Gym
8:30 am RCIA, Office
10:00 am Mass, Gym
11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Gym-upstairs
11:30 am Faith Formation, FH/School, Office
12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Gym
1:30 pm Natural Family Planning , Office
5:30 pm Mass, Gym
Monday, February 19
7:00 am Mass, FH
8:00 am Mass, Gym
6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office
7:00 pm Bible Study, FH
7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Lounge
Tuesday, February 20
7:00 am Communion Service, FH
7:30 am-10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Board Room
6:30 am RCIA-Dinner and Class, FH
7:00 pm Grief with Mary Ann Miller, Office
7:00 pm Women’s Encounter, FH Lounge
7:30 pm Men’s Encounter, FH Lounge
Wednesday, February 21
7:00 am Communion Service, FH
5:30 pm Reconciliation, FH
6:00 pm VBS Meeting, Office
6:30 pm Mass, FH
7:00 pm Legión de María, Lounge
8:15 pm Men’s AA, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, February 22
6:30 am Women’s AA, Office
7:00 am Mass, FH
7:30 am-10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Board Room
7:00 pm Godparent Class, Office
Friday, February 23
6:45 am Rosary for Peace, FH
7:00 am Mass, FH
10:00 am Bible Study, FH
6:30 pm Stations of the Cross, FH
7:00 pm Lent Soup Supper, FH
8:00 pm Spanish Stations (Viacrucis), FH
Saturday, February 24
Black Box Collection: School Spirit Sunday
4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym
5:30 pm Mass, Gym
THE WEEK AHEAD
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
The Chapel located on the
corner of Haskell St. and
Durford St. across from
Memorial Park is generally open
Monday to Friday
from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Saturday
from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sunday
from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
BLESSED SACRAMENT
CHAPEL
We need your help!
Our current needs are:
Tutor for elementary age children,
Monday – Thursday 4-5 p.m. and
Saturday morning.
Large and extra-large adult diapers for
the sick and injured.
Our address for food donations
or clothing is:
4818 Rose, Houston, TX 77007
or St. Theresa Church Office.
To send a check our address is:
P. O. Box 70113, Houston, TX 77270.
Adult Confirmation
Adult Confirmation Classes begin
March 7th.
If you are a baptized Catholic
and have received your First
Communion, but want to
complete your Sacraments of
Initiation through Confirmation
then these classes are for you.
Please contact
Ginger Tamborello
for more information or to register.
St. Thomas High School
St. Thomas
High School
will be selling Round Up
Raffle Tickets on
Sunday, February 18th,
after Mass.
Wish List
Emergency Services-Central
● Gallon Sized Ziploc Bags
(continuous need)
● Can Openers for Food Pantry
Clients (continuous need)
Emergency Services-Southwest
● Can Openers for Food Pantry
Clients (continuous need)
CCSC Garden
● Garden Sprayer – 2 needed
● Trimmer/Edger
Joe Cano, Realtor
950 Corbindale Rd., Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77024
m: 281-785-5132 o: 713-461-9393
Nifty Cleaners
5901 Washington Ave.
713-868-2210
You've Got Maids of Central Houston
1431 N Durham Drive 713-68-MAIDS or
713– 686-2437 www.houston.youvegotmaids.com
Now accepting applications PK3—8th for the 2018-2019 school year. Come and tour St. Theresa, learn more at www.StTheresaSchool.cc/Tours
or contact Kelly McCarty, Director of Admissions at [email protected]
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES HOUSTON POLICE: 911
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
NON-EMERGENCY CALLS:
713- 884-3131— www.houstonpolice.org
HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: 311
NATIONAL EMERGENCY CHILD LOCATOR
CENTER: 1-866-908-9570
AMERICAN RED CROSS:
1-800-RED-CROSS
Volunteer at redcross.org.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
24 Hour Hotline: 713-473-2801
www.thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON:
211 Texas/United Way Helpline
Available 24/7 www.unitedwayhouston.org
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER:
713-961-3993 | www.ccschouston.org
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
CENTER: 1-800-273-8255 |Available 24
hours everyday | Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA):
713-661–4200 —- www.na.org
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (SAA):
713- 405-1142 — www.houstonsaa.org
COUNSELING (GRIEF, FAMILY, ETC.):
Catholic Charities | 713-526-4611 www.catholiccharities.org
FAMILIES OF ADDICTS:
Al-Anon Family Groups
713-683-7227 www.al-anon.alateen.org
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA):
713-686-6300 — www.aa.org
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA):
713-973-6633 — www.oahouston.org
A community of love rooted in faith, knowledge, and service.
St. Theresa Catholic School in Memorial Park
Annie and Doug Raburn
Selling bungalows to
mansions in and around Houston for the last 20 years.
713.826.7569 [email protected]
Henry D. Nguyen, CPA PLLC 950 Echo Lane, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77024
Specializing in Small Businesses and Individual Tax Returns
832-429-7652 [email protected]
Rae Miles
Technician
The
Neighborhood
Computer Guy
Phone:
713-824-8793
Web:
theneighborhoodcomputerguy.net
E-Mail:
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m.
Daily Mass:
Monday—Friday at 7 a.m., Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Holy Day Masses:
7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday –Thursday: 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00—1:00 p.m.
