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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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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 Morning Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Miércoles 6:00 p.m. (en Español)
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Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Miércoles
7:00 p.m. (Español)
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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (anticipatory Sunday Mass)
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6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,
2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.
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CONTENTS
Pope Francis………..…………………………............ Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. Papa Francisco………...…………………………...… St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Seminar with Dr. Edward Sri…………...………...… Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… Father Daughter Dance………………………....….... Discovering Love with Clarity……………………..... Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Annual Super Bowl Brisket Sale……....…..……..….. Parish contact information………………......................
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On the cover: Carracci, Annibel.
Saint John the Baptist bearing witness. 1600, oil on copper,
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manhattan, New York.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
The Free throw contest is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Come out and show your free throw
sharpshooting skills!
Date: Sunday, January 28th Location: St. Theresa Family Life Center (Gym)
Time: 12:00 noon Winners in each age level will compete immediately afterwards for the District Championship. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
The office will be closed Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.
We will re-open Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
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11 Day Pilgrimage to: Tiberias — Mount of
Beatitudes — Cana — Nazareth — Mount of
Olives — Jerusalem — Bethlehem
November 10 - 20, 2018
Fr. Greg Mirto (Spiritual Director and Chaplain) and Dr. Mercedes Sulit, Tour Coordinator, invite you to
join them on a pilgrimage tour to the
Holy Land.
The cost is $3,490.00 per person from Houston and
includes round trip air fare, first class hotels, two meals
a day, daily sightseeing, DAILY MASS, airport taxes
and fuel surcharges.
Contact: INSPIRATIONAL TOURS
at 713-961-2785 for information and to register for the tour.
Pope Francis to Diplomatic Corps: Uphold human rights, defend family 1-08-2018 Vatican News Pope Francis addresses members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, call-ing for the defense of life and support for families, and migrants. Speaking to members of the Diplomatic Corps on Monday, Pope Francis devoted this New Year's address to the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted 70 years ago. The Pope told the dignitaries gathered that from a Christian perspective, there was a significant relationship between the Gospel message and the recognition of human rights in the spirit of those who drafted the document. Human rights 70 years on Quoting from St John XXIII’s 1963 encyclical Pacem in Terris, essentially the Church’s own declaration on Human Rights, the Holy Father noted that relations between nations, like all human relationships, “must likewise be harmonized in accordance with the dictates of truth, justice, willing cooperation, and freedom”. The Pope commented that, “at a dis-tance of seventy years, it was painful to see how many fundamental rights continue to be violated today.” Most notably, he said were the innocent children discarded even be-fore they are born, the elderly, who are often cast aside, women who repeatedly suffer from violence and oppression, even within their own families and the victims of human traffick-ing. Family Another important theme touched on during the Holy Father’s address was that of the fam-ily, telling those present that he considered it urgent, “that genuine policies be adopted to support the family, on which the future and the development of states depend.” Refugees and migrants Focusing on an issue close to his heart, that of migration, Pope Francis emphasized that the ability to leave one’s own country and to return there, was a fundamental human right. He also thanked countries such as Italy, who he said, had “shown an open and generous heart and offered positive examples of integration.” Employment Finally, the Holy Father recalled the importance of the right to employment, underlining that there could be “no peace or development if individuals are not given the chance to contribute personally by their own labour to the growth of the common good.” A cause for particular concern, he said was the increase of child labourers. Concluding his address Pope Francis urged those in public life to cultivate a spirit of ser-vice to humanity and intergenerational solidarity, in order be a sign of hope for a troubled world.
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I P : Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. G : La guardería esta abierta du-rante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No necesita hacer reservación.
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P B I : A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certi-ficado 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 clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada otro mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bauti-zaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156. La próxima clase es hoy el 14 de Enero a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa son invitados a asistir una entrevista de pre-paración matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llaman-do al 281-494-1156. El seminario se ofrece cada otro mes, el segundo jueves del mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 8 de Febre-ro del 2018 en el Salón FLC-A. C : Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domin-gos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kín-der al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso con-tinuo de evangelización, educación, forma-ción 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. D S : Para los niños que desean la formación para los Sa-cramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comienzo del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m.
C B : Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a cateque-sis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconcilia-ción y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente.
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A C : El grupo se reú-ne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. G O D N : Se reune en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 P.M. Para mas información llamar a Rocio Padilla 832-573-3713 y Ana Perez 281-948-3349. C B : Este grupo esta abier-to a la comunidad, se reúne los viernes a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. C F S V -
M : El 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 informa-ción llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext 291 E B : El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas infor-mación llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 D S C : El pri-mer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casi-llas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. F M , M A : Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-4 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. I V P : Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina a casa una semana? Regístrese después de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. L L M : 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. M V : Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religio-sas. Para mas información llame a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776.
¿Q ACTS ? Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquianos a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha trans-formado la vida de muchas personas que han participado en este retiro. La oportu-nidad esta abierta, sólo falta que tú tomes la decisión de decirle SI al Señor. Personas de contacto para Registraciones para Mujeres: Betty Rodriguez (713) 206-4959 Ana Zamarripa (832) 253-7411 Gabriela Ramirez (832) 455-8697 Rocío Padilla (832) 573-3713 Para Hombres: Roberto Lara (832) 605-4613 Gabriel Lopez (832) 893-0078 Mario Salas (713) 875-4026
R G : 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 Modesta Mora al 281-494-3588.
P F N : Es segu-ra, 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. A A : La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto es únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan proble-mas con el alcohol. Para mas información llame al Sr. Oscar Santaella al 346-818-1205. A A : La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto es únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan proble-mas con el alcohol. Para mas información llame al Sr. Oscar Santaella al 346-818-1205. O V : Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: B9 cada Martes de 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Para mas información comunicarse con Jessica Garcia al 713-517-7276. E M M : Tu necesitas un fin de semana del En-cuentro Matrimonial Mundial, ¡TE LO MERECES! La experiencia del Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mun-dial da a los matrimonios la oportunidad de examinar sus vidas, revisar como es-tán en su relación de pareja y afianzar su decisión de permanecer juntos. Para más información favor comunicarse con: Julia y Alfredo Saldana Ella tel: 281-750-5064 El tel: 832-451-2960 Email: [email protected]
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I C ! Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comu-nión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Inicia-ción será el Domingo 14 de Enero del 2018 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están estructurados para res-ponder a tus preguntas acerca de la Iglesia católica.
Póngase en contacto con: Elsa Galindo al
713-534-7395 (durante el día) Alejandro González al
832-519-3847 (después de las 4:00 pm.)
Si usted, su hijo o alguien a quien usted conoce, tiene en-tre 7 y 16 años de edad, no haya sido bautizado o ha sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el proceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de diferentes edades. Las se-siones de Iniciación son todos los miércoles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Registrar su Fami-lia y los Niños antes de aten-der la primera sesión.
RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)
Papa Francisco: Derechos humanos, justicia y paz para los pueblos del mundo 1-08-2018 Noticias Vaticana Quisiera dedicar nuestro encuentro de hoy a este documento importante, cuando se cumplen setenta años desde su adopción por parte de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, que tuvo lugar el 10 de diciembre de 1948. Para la Santa Sede hablar de derechos humanos significa, ante todo, proponer la centralidad de la dignidad de la persona, en cuanto que ha sido querida y creada por Dios a su imagen y semejanza. El mismo Señor Jesús, curando al leproso, devolviendo la vista al ciego, deteniéndose con el publicano, perdonando la vida a la adúltera e invitando a preocuparse del caminante herido, nos ha he-cho comprender que todo ser humano, independientemente de su condición física, espiritual o social, merece respeto y consideración. Desde una perspectiva cristiana hay una significativa relación entre el mensaje evangélico y el reconocimiento de los derechos humanos, según el espíritu de los redactores de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos. La familia: elemento natural y fundamental de la sociedad Después de haber recordado las zonas afectadas por la guerra con la inevitable consecuencia de la perdi-da de seres queridos, el Santo Padre dedicó un recuerdo especial a las familias y al derecho que tienen a la protección por parte de la sociedad y del Estado, como lo señala el artículo 16 de la Declaración Uni-versal de los Derechos Humanos. “Por desgracia – señaló el Pontífice – se sabe que la familia, especial-mente en Occidente, está considerada como una institución superada. Frente a la estabilidad de un pro-yecto definitivo, hoy se prefieren vínculos fugaces. Pero una casa construida sobre la arena de los víncu-los frágiles e inconstantes no se mantiene en pie”. Migrantes y migraciones Hoy se habla mucho de migrantes y migraciones, dijo el Papa Francisco a los Diplomáticos, y no hay que olvidar que las migraciones han existido siempre. Tampoco hay que olvidar que la libertad de movi-miento, como la de dejar el propio país y de volver a él, pertenece a los derechos humanos fundamenta-les como lo señala el artículo 13 de la Declaración Universal de los derechos Humanos. Esto ha sido lo que he querido reafirmar con el Mensaje para la Jornada Mundial de la Paz, recordó el Pontífice, cele-brado el pasado 1 de enero, dedicado a: «Migrantes y refugiados: hombres y mujeres que buscan la paz». En este sentido, el ejercicio de la virtud de la prudencia es necesario para que los gobernantes sepan acoger, promover, proteger e integrar, estableciendo medidas prácticas que, “respetando el recto orden de los valores, ofrezcan al ciudadano la prosperidad material y al mismo tiempo los bienes del espíritu”. Derecho a la libertad de pensamiento y libertad religiosa En este ámbito de la integración, dijo el Obispo de Roma, uno de los derechos humanos sobre el que me gustaría hoy llamar la atención es el derecho a la libertad de pensamiento, de conciencia y de religión, que incluye la libertad de cambiar de religión. “Se sabe por desgracia – afirmó – que el derecho a la libertad religiosa, a menudo, no se respeta y la religión con frecuencia se convierte en un motivo para justificar ideológicamente nuevas formas de extremismo o un pretexto para la exclusión social, e incluso para la persecución en diversas formas de los creyentes”. Derecho al trabajo Por último, señaló el Papa a los Embajadores, me gustaría recordar la importancia del derecho al traba-jo. “No hay paz ni desarrollo si el hombre se ve privado de la posibilidad de contribuir personalmente, a través de su trabajo, en la construcción del bien común”. Es triste ver cómo el trabajo en muchas partes del mundo es un bien escaso, evidencia el Papa y hay pocas oportunidades para encontrar trabajo, espe-cialmente para los jóvenes. Con frecuencia resulta fácil perderlo, no sólo por las consecuencias de la alternancia de los ciclos económicos, sino también por el recurso progresivo a tecnologías y maquina-rias cada vez más perfectas y precisas que reemplazan al hombre. Los datos publicados recientemente por la Organización Mundial del Trabajo, sobre el aumento del número de niños empleados en activida-des laborales y sobre las víctimas de nuevas formas de esclavitud, son también un motivo de especial preocupación. “El flagelo del trabajo infantil – afirmó – pone en peligro seriamente el desarrollo psicofí-sico de los niños, privándolos de la alegría de la infancia, cosechando víctimas inocentes”. Con estas consideraciones, finalizó el Papa Francisco, “les renuevo a cada uno de ustedes, a sus familias y a sus pueblos, mi deseo de un año lleno de alegría, esperanza y paz. Gracias.”
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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-
STCS Now Enrolling PreK-3 - 8th grade
We are still accepting applica-tions for the 2017-2018 school
year! Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are now open,
as well. Contact the school office at (281) 494-1157 to request ap-plication materials or visit our
website at sttheresacatholicschool.org.
If you would like to learn more about STCS, feel free to drop by the school office. We look
forward to meeting you.
Please join us for a tour of our school and learn more about Classical Education
and our Mission!
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Thursday, January 25, 2018 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 28, 2018 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Save the Date February 17, 2018
Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
We have officially kicked off our annual Steps for Students 5K registration! Last year, our school was nominated for the David Guite Spirit award because we reached at least 75% par-ticipation. We want to beat that level this year, and we are shooting for 100% participation!
Please register at: https://steps4students.org/
Please remember to select Saint Theresa, Sugar Land during registration. You may register as an individual or as a family.
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A Live Seminar with Dr. Edward Sri January 19-20, 2018
St. Laurence Catholic Church Ave Maria Parish Life Center, Marian Hall
3103 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Go Deeper with God in the New Year
Are you ready to go deeper with God in 2018? You are invited to a live seminar with renowned Catholic author and speaker Dr. Edward Sri. Join Dr. Sri for Fri-day night’s session where he will challenge us to cast our nets into deep water for a catch by engaging our culture in the work of evangelization. Come back for more on Satur-day morning to learn about going deeper in our faith through the Scriptures!
Seminar registration—your choice: Attend one or all talks for $20.00.
For more information and to register:
stlaurence.org/drsri
Friday, January 19, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Who Am I to Judge: Talking about Morality in a Relativistic World • Vibrant Faith in a Secular Age: Today’s Challenges for Parents, Families, and Parish Leaders
Saturday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • A Biblical Walk through the Mass: Understanding What we Say and Do in the Liturgy • Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross
TEXAS RALLY FOR LIFE IN AUSTIN Join others (and ride in comfort on a bus!) from the Sugar Land area in attending the annual Texas Rally for Life in Austin on Saturday, January 27, 2018. We will depart at 7:30 am from St. Laurence Catholic Church and attend Mass with Cardinal DiNardo at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Houston. Pack a lunch for the trip to the Rally in Austin (drinks and snacks pro-vided). Hear inspiring speakers and be a part of a big pro-life crowd! Scheduled return is 6:30 pm.
Cost: $30 per person
Please contact Marie McCoy at 281-265-7749 or by email at [email protected] if you are
interested in going. Online registration is available at www.stlaurence.org/respect-life
Pro-Life Group January 23rd is the
solemn anniversary of the Roe vs Wade Supreme
Court decision.
The Pro-Life group of St. Theresa has placed
white crosses on the lawn in front of the Knights of
Columbus hall as a memorial to all those abort-ed children that didn’t have a chance to have their voic-
es heard.
As you pass by the crosses, please remember them and say a prayer for them. The crosses will be displayed
throughout January.
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During the CCE school year (Sept.-May) classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 dur-ing the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sun-days at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms.
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Questions or comments, please contact Paul Stoessel, the director of Middle School CCE, at [email protected]
Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Build-ing/School
Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions can be directed 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 who are preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time.
Contact our Director of Youth Ministry and H.S. Faith Formation, Joseph Mastrangelo at [email protected] with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!
Volunteers always welcome! Next Super Saturday: January 27
January 18th
February 1st
February 15th
March 1st March 22nd April 5th
St. Theresa Youth Evangelization Presents:
Middle School
Youth Ministry
Upcoming Dates:
Fellowship, Fun & Games!
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
To be held at
The Family Life Center
For more information please email Tanya Macias at
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M S Monday, January 15, 2018 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Ernest & Bernice Surnam 8:30 a.m. David & Geordie Daniel Tuesday, January 16 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Carol Henneke 8:30 a.m. Ruth Provenzano Wednesday, January 17 St. Anthony 6:45 a.m. All Souls 8:30 a.m. Marshall Doug Roberts Thursday, January 18 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Nap Sulit 8:30 a.m. Jerry Matthiesen Friday, January 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Frank & Annie Osina 8:30 a.m. Charles Thatcher Saturday, January 20 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Joe Welsh & Martin Stieb 5:00 p.m. Maria Dinh Sunday, January 21 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 a.m. Ernest & Bernice Surman 8:00 a.m. Guadalupe Ramirez Aguilar 10:00 a.m. Buenaventura Escueta 12:00 p.m. Mario Martinez 2:00 p.m. Lidia Calderon 5:00 p.m. Anita & Brian Almeda One may request Mass intentions through our website or by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass inten-tions are available two (2) months in ad-vance only.
P E Monday, January 15 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. Tuesday, January 16 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de María, B4 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B3/B9 7:00 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC Wednesday, January 17 11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC 7:00 p.m. RICA, B1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. ROC/Faith Formation, FLC 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 18 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, January 19 No Events Saturday, January 20 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, January 21 9:00 a.m. Spanish Bible Class, CC 9:30 a.m. Catequesis/ Catecismo 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños 10:00 a.m. RICA para Adultos, B1/7, B6 10:00 a.m. Pre-K CCE, B3, B4, B5 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday Spanish, CC 3:30 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Rosary Group, Emmaus Chapel
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The parish website has instruc ons on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribu on account and scheduling. This op on can be a great way to sup-port the church more consistently and strengthen your commitment to charity. If you would like to begin online giving, visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger: 281-494-1156.
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
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January 7, 2018 $ 32,406 Online Giving $ 10,523 Total $ 42,929
C C 2017 Totals as of January 7, 2018
Next Goal $ 3,200,000 Pledged $ 3,151,030 Payments $ 612,208
812 Participants
Current debt $ 3,209,118
D S F 2017 Totals as of January 7, 2018
Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 238,049 Payments $ 236,793
498 Participants
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The Sugar Canes’ regular monthly meeting is this Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:30 am.
We welcome all guests and newcomers, age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the 3rd Wednesday of each month - same place,
same time.
Our annual dues - $10.00 per person is due at this meeting. After our brown bag lunch we will have a brief business meeting followed by
Bingo. Coffee, iced tea, water, and desserts are provided.
After lunch we will have a brief business meeting followed by Bingo.
God Bless! For more information, contact Cathy Mewis at 281-494-2482 or Carol Terral at 281-494-7527
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Adults (17+) who have been baptized and made their First Holy
Communion are encouraged to take these courses in preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Classes begin
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Library (starting March 28, 2018)
The classes are a little over an hour each and will meet
once a week for 7 weeks.
To register you must email [email protected] with the subject: ADULT CONFIRMATION
In advance, obtain a copy of your baptismal certificate as soon as possible. If you are married outside of the Church, then you must first contact the parish office to plan for a convalidation (marriage in the Church). If you are an adult and you have not yet made your First Holy Communion, then please contact Lynda Knoche for assistance: [email protected]
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W : February 10, 2018
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5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
W : St. Theresa’s Catholic Church
Community Center 705 St. Theresa Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77498
C : $10 / person ($30 family cap)
tickets sold at the door
H :
American Heritage Girls Troop 1001
2018 Annual Bazaar
Saturday, April 21, 2018 Sunday, April 22, 2018
Save the Dates Saturday, March 24, 2018 – Bazaar Kick-Off Dinner Dance Saturday, April 7, 2018 – Bazaar Rally Dinner Dance
Bazaar News
Our annual bazaar is very well attended and takes a lot of volunteers and donations. We are now able to receive:
stuffed animals, silent auction and live auction items and garage sale items. For more information or if you have
questions, please contact: Diane Senger – email: [email protected] or
Marquitta Phillips – email: [email protected]
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Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
January 17 • February 21 •
March 21
St. Laurence Catholic Church 3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479
January 22 • February 26 •
March 26
St. Dominic Chancery Auditorium
2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021
January 25 • February 22 • March 22
St. Ignatius Catholic Church 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379
Register online & reserve your seat at:
www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713-741-8778. $5.00 per person for
the 6 series package
Series Sponsors: Family Life Ministry & Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry
Discovering Love with
Clarity
Is God calling you to do something more?
Come explore the Catholic Church!
If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbaptized, baptized
in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never
received your First Holy Commun-ion, then the Rite of Christian Initi-ation for Adults (RCIA) is for you!
The next Inquiry Gathering will be
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the
Family Life Center. You may begin the process at any time
during the year. Free babysitting is available upon request. Bring
your spouse or friend, if you’d like. These informal gatherings are
structured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church. The
RCIA team is ready to walk your journey of faith with you.
Contact Lynda Knoche at
281-450-1400 or by e-mail: [email protected].
If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or bap-tized in another faith community,
we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment
with Paul Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail
([email protected]) prior to attending your first session.
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P R : We kindly request that all families of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacra-mental preparation classes. Registration and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. B P I : 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 attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Con-firmed, 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 at-tendance 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 Friday, February 2, 2018. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to commence the marriage preparation for all couples who wish to be married within St. Theresa's Catholic community. It is held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 pm. It pro-vides an opportunity for couples to learn about the Catholic Church's theology of matrimony and begin the process to properly receive this great sacrament of the Church. Couples will learn details of how to plan and prepare for their wedding day and matrimony thereafter. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday, February 13, 2018. For more information please contact Deacon James An-derson at 281-224-9986.
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January 15, 2018 through January 21, 2018 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-37; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19, Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
L S 15 de Enero del 2018 al 21 de Enero del 2018 Lunes: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mc 2:18-22 Martes: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mc 2:23-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mc 3:1-6 Jueves: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mc 3:7-12 Viernes: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mc 3:13-19 Sábado: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mc 3:20-21 Domingo: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Sal 25 (24); 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mc 1:14-20 Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Sal 40 (39); 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
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PRAYER FOR MY FAMILY
Loving God, I offer thanks for the gift of my family. Help us to work together for peace and harmony in
our relationships.
Grant us the grace to accept each other’s faults and weaknesses. Protect us from harsh words and hurt feelings. Assist us to encourage one another’s
strengths and abilities. Lead us to mutual understanding and support.
May we always forgive each other’s failings and rejoice in
one another’s successes.
Watch over my family, Dear Lord. Bless us with good health and happiness. Fill our hearts with love, patience and
kindness for one another, now and always. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Annual Super Bowl
Brisket Sale
This Super Bowl Sunday, let the Knights do the cooking! Just drop by our hall and pick
up your freshly smoked, ready-to-eat, hot, tender, juicy, deli-
cious brisket!
Whole 12-15 lb. Briskets: $78 Half Briskets: $40
Pre-Sale Only
Cash, Check, or Credit Card
Look for us outside the church taking orders after each Mass in January (except Sunday,
January 21-22: order outside the Knights of Columbus Hall)
Or buy online now at
https://squareup.com/store/kc4204sales
Pickup February 4,
(Super Bowl Sunday) 7:00 am – 12:00 noon
At the Knights of Columbus Hall
Valentine’s Day marks the springtime “Season of Love.” It is quite often a time of renewed romance for couples—a time to start afresh and to renew their love, commitment, and passion for each other. It is a time to let go of the grudges, spats, and battles of the past year. It is a time to re-fuel and re-order the life of marital intimacy. It is also a time for expressions of love—often through the many flowers, diamonds, chocolates and massive teddy bears that fill the stores this time of year. As couples, do you have ideas on how to better your relationship? Do you invest everyday on your relationship, but the harder you work, the more it slips between your fingers? Do you make a sincere effort to bring your relationship on track, but it drifts away? Are you eager to make use of this February as an opportunity to take your relationship to the next level? Marriage first and foremost is a spiritual relationship. It works best when two people are connected individually to God. If you push the spiritual dimension to the side, you risk wrecking the whole marriage. God who created marriage is the only One that can make it work. You may say, “I don’t have time for spiritual things; I have more pressing issues right now” or “My spouse isn’t interested in spiritual matters.” Smaller concerns are often pressing and urgent, but none are as important as developing your spiritual intimacy. “Two glasses that are empty cannot fill up one another. There must be a fountain
of water outside the glasses, in order that they may have communion with one another. It takes three to make love.” (Fulton J. Sheen)
Consider joining other couples in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in a night of adoration of Christ the King—a night of healing, refreshment and renewal, a night specially designed for couples to not only “spice-up” but transfigure their relationship. Childcare is available with advance reservation.
Facilitated by Kingsley Nwoko, STL Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Founder of the Emmaus School of Love
Adore Night for Couples
“Keeping Your Relationship on Target”
Featuring: • Spiritual talks & contemplative song • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament • Guided meditations & more… • Childcare available with advance
reservation (call 281-494-1156)
Thursday, February 8, 2018 7:00 p.m.
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77498
Sponsors: Family Life Ministry Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and
Emmaus School of Love - www.eschooloflove.org
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P S 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.
Sandra Aguilar Enrique Barajas Rita Beckey Teresinha B. Bitdinger Matthew Cortes Jan Counts Karen Cromer Raul De Freitas Dennis Deruytter Brittany Dodson Gerry Doyle JoAnn Duncan Maria Elvira Andrea Catalina Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon Julio Gonzalez Martha Gonzalez Bernice Guess Deacon Glenn Haller Ann Hamilton Edith Hartensteiner Alice Hicks Tyler Hill Larry Klaus Arnold Knoche Judy Lancaster Alfredo Hernandez Lara Paul Matocha Dick Memmer Hertha Meyer Julia G. Moreno Rocio Munoz June & Wilma Narvacan Rita Nauck Mildred Netardus Fr. Roy Oggero Janne Perez-Quila Joe Puga Mary Lou Ramsey Bernadette Roberts Barbara M. Saenz Gwen Salisbury Carmen Luz Santiago
Patricia Shannon Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Jerelyn Walker Frank Williams
I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee, I adore Thee, O Blessed Trinity, one God; have mercy on me now and at the hour of my death
and save me. -Indulgence. 300 days
P R P F D Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetu-al 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: Deacon Frank Cromer, Deacon Don Senger, Kath-leen Melancon, Garland Melancon, Will DeVaney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen, Mary Ann Hines, Anita Morales, Fonny Van Til-borg, Evaristo Tovar, Richard Harnois, Symbol Or-deneaux, Martha Kocich, Tony Medina, Anabel Go-mez, Margarita Padilla, Curtis Durio, Myriam Cha-vez, Jane Rivera, Theresa Mikolajczak, Paula John-son, Bolivia Schlabach, James Hopkins, Frances Scott, Thomas Koon, Amalia Ponce DeLeon, Elmo Ordeneaux, Carlos Hernandez, Santiago Abaigar, Efrain Lee Davis, Joyce Franklin, Bob Roberts, Anita Swoboda, Jeannine Pencak, Jorge Cavazos Jr., Ana Daisy Valencia, Joseph David Welsh, Christop-her Lee Johnson, Martin Stieb, Margarita Tobon, Andrew Dojs, Kim Poroo, Maria S. Melendez, Mary Camacho, Arturo Trujillo, John McDonald, Annette O’Shea
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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
“Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:35-42).
1 - St. Theresa School 9 - CCE Conference Room
2 - Community Center 10 - Parish Office 3 - Emmaus Chapel 11 - Church 4 - Family Life Center/Gym 12 - Temporary Office 5 - Choir Room 13 - Li le Flower Chapel 6 - Youth Lounge 14 - Rooms (B1 - B11) 7 - St. Catherine Room (Rm A) 15 - St. Vincent de Paul 8 - St. Thomas More Room (Rm B) 16 - Knights of Columbus
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Almighty ever-living God,
who, govern all things, both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people and bestow your peace on our times.
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.
