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St. Theresa Catholic Church FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT S T. T HERESA A R C H D I O C E S E O F G A L V E S T O N March 15, 2015 P ARISH — H O U S T O N ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM 281-494-1156 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 The Morning of Recollection For Women will not take place in March. Instead, everyone is encouraged to attend the Parish Mission. M ASS AND C ONFESSION S CHEDULE WEEKDAYS ENTRE SEMANA CONFESSION SATURDAY SÁBADO Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m. Saturday Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass Sunday Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. SUNDAY DOMINGO The new weekday Mass schedule is effective beginning December 1, 2014 Weekdays Entre Semana Monday-Friday: after each Mass plus Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 2 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon, 2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m. St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 JESUS REBUKES PEOPLE OF NAZARETH FOR THEIR LACK OF FAITH (Vatican Radio) In the Gospel of the day, Jesus rebukes the inhabitants of Nazareth for their lack of faith: at first, the Pope said, they listened with admiration, but later they exploded “with anger, with outrage”: “In that moment, this people, who had heard with pleasure what Jesus had said, but did not like what He had said to one, two, or three of them; and perhaps some gossip had stood up and said, ‘But who is this who’s come to talk to us? Where has he studied in order to say these things to us? Let’s see his degree! This is the son of the carpenter, we know him.’ Fury erupted, and even violence. ‘And they drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill’… they wanted to throw Him down!” Humility is God’s style The first Reading speaks about Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, who was a leper. The prophet Elisha tells him to wash himself seven times in the Jordan to be healed, and yet Naaman was indignant because he expected a grand gesture. But then he listened to the advice of the servants, and did what the prophet said, and he was cleansed of leprosy. The inhabitants of Nazareth were like Naaman, the Pope said. “They wanted a spectacle,” but “the style of the good God is not to produce a spectacle: God acts in humility, in silence, in the little things.” This begins with Creation, the Pope said, where the Lord does not use a “magic wand,” but creates man “with mud.” It is a style that runs through “the whole of salvation history”: “When He desired to free His people, He freed them through the faith and confidence of a man, Moses. When He desired to cause the fall of the powerful city of Jericho, He did so through a prostitute. And for the conversion of the Samaritans He required the work of another sinner. When He invited David to fight against Goliath, it seemed crazy: the little David standing before that giant, who had a sword, who had so many things, while David had only a sling and the stones. When He told the Magi that a King was born to them, the Great King, what did they find? A little child, a manger. The simple things, the humility of God… this is the divine style, never the spectacle.” God works in humility, not spectacles The Pope noted that “one of the three temptations of Jesus in the desert” was to create a spectacle. Satan invites Him to cast Himself down from the pinnacle of Continued on page 6... 3 WHAT MADE AN UNBELIEVER DIE FOR CHRIST? One of the twenty-one men who were beheaded a few weeks ago was not a Christian, that is he wasn’t a Christian until he saw the faith of the men who refused to deny Jesus and died for it. By their witness, he decided to believe in Jesus too! Here is the story: ISIS announced the execution of twenty-one Copts but only twenty names were confirmed, most of them were from the province of Minya (Upper Egypt). The Coptic Orthodox Church is an ancient expression of the Christian faith in Egypt. Although unfortunately separated from the Catholic Church, they remain a Christian community of apostolic origin, with true sacraments. For centuries, Coptic Christians have given heroic witness to Christ in the face of persecution and trial. There was an inaccuracy in the number of Egyptian Hostages; there were only twenty Egyptians (Copts). Then who was this remaining one nonContinued on page 7... St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 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. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m. La próxima clase es HOY el domingo 15 de Marzo del 2015. Para preguntas o mas información llame al 281-494-1156. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne todos los domingos después de la Misa de 8:00 a.m. (de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 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. GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN Y APOSTOLADO DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El primer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. FORMACIÓN PARA 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 información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. LOS SACRAMENTOS BAUTISMO INFANTIL: Se requiere una copia de acta de nacimiento, los padres deben tomar clases pre bautismales y animamos a los padrinos a participar. Las clases se ofrecen el primer domingo de cada mes. Si desean bautizar en Santa Teresita es necesario que pase a la oficina a inscribirse. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacramentos? Te invitamos a asistir a las clases de preparación para bautismo, comunión y confirmación. Cesar o Irasema Luna al 281-565-0322. RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA es para niños de siete años o mayores que no están bautizados o bautizados en otra fe. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina de doctrina al 281-494-2717 para mas información. CCE: CATECISMO/DOCTRINA: Nuestro Catecismo en español los domingos de 9:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Nunca es tarde para registrarse. La oficina de esta abierta lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTO: Para niños que quieren la formación para recibir los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con catecismo. IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: 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. APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Información: Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730 CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: El grupo se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia todo 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: El grupo se reúne los viernes a las 7:30 a 9:00 p.m. en el salón 1 o 7. Abierto a toda la comunidad. Para mas llame a Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO HISPANO: Este coro práctica los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas información por favor llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261. 4 LA LEGIÓN DE MARIA: El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-3966071 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 281-4992682 o a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281277-5776. ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: Se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información: Janie Leos al 281-240-7938. PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es segura, saludable y efectiva al igual para concebir, o posponer embarazos y es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Católica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas información, por favor llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333. St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 EL ESTILO DE DIOS ES LA HUMILDAD Y EL SILENCIO, NO EL ESPECTÁCULO (Radio Vaticana) Dios actúa en la humildad y en el silencio, su estilo no es el espectáculo, reiteró el Papa Francisco en la Misa matutina en la Casa de Santa Marta. En el Evangelio del día, Jesús reprocha a los habitantes de Nazaret por su falta de fe. Al comienzo, lo escuchan con admiración, pero luego estalla ‘la ira, la indignación’: «En aquel momento, a esta gente, que escuchaba con gusto lo que decía Jesús, no le gustó lo que decía a uno, dos o tres, y quizá algún chismoso se levantó y dijo: ‘¿Pero de qué viene a hablarnos éste? ¿Dónde estudió para decirnos estas cosas? ¡Que nos muestre su doctorado! ¿En qué Universidad estudió? Éste es el hijo del carpintero y lo conocemos bien’. Estalló la furia, también la violencia. Lo empujaron fuera de la ciudad, hasta un lugar escarpado de la colina, para despeñarlo». Es un estilo que atraviesa ‘toda la historia de la salvación’ La primera lectura habla de Naamán, comandante del ejército sirio, leproso. El profeta Elíseo le dice que se bañe siete veces en el Jordán para sanarse y también él se indigna, porque pensaba en un gesto más grande. Luego escucha el consejo de los siervos, hace lo que el profeta le dice y la lepra desaparece. Tanto los habitantes de Nazaret como Naamán – señaló el Papa – ‘querían espectáculo’, pero ‘el estilo del buen Dios no es el de dar espectáculo: Dios actúa en la humildad, en el silencio, en las cosas pequeñas’. Ello a partir de la Creación, donde el Seño no agarra una ‘varilla mágica’, sino que crea al hombre ‘con el fango’. Es un estilo que atraviesa ‘toda la historia de la salvación’: «Cuando quiso liberar a su pueblo, lo liberó por la fe y la confianza de un hombre, Moisés. Cuando quiso hacer caer la poderosa ciudad de Jericó, lo hizo a través de una prostituta. También para la conversión de los samaritanos pidió el trabajo de otra pecadora. Cuando él envió a David a luchar contra Goliat, parecía una locura: el pequeño David ante ese gigante, que tenía una espada, tenía tantas cosas. Y David sólo una honda y piedras. Cuando le dijo a los Magos que había nacido el Rey, el Gran Rey ¿qué encontraron ellos? A un niño, en un pesebre. Las cosas simples, la humildad de Dios, éste es el estilo divino, nunca el espectáculo». Así actúa el Señor, en la humildad y lo mismo nos pide a nosotros El Papa recordó que ‘también una de las tres tentaciones de Jesús en el desierto: el espectáculo’. Satanás lo invita a tirarse desde el pináculo del Templo para que, viendo el milagro, la gente pueda creer en Él. Pero ‘el Señor se revela en la sencillez y en la humildad’. ‘Nos hará bien en esta Cuaresma – concluyó el Papa Francisco – pensar en nuestra vida, sobre cómo el Señor nos ha ayudado,, cómo el Señor nos hecho ir adelante, y encontraremos que siempre lo ha hecho con cosas simples’: «Así actúa el Señor: hace las cosas simplemente. Te habla silenciosamente al corazón. Recordemos en nuestra vida las tantas veces que hemos oído estas cosas: la humildad de Dios es su estilo. Y también en la celebración litúrgica, en los sacramentos ¡qué lindo que es que se manifieste la humildad de Dios y no en el espectáculo mundano. Nos hará bien recorrer nuestra vida y pensar en las tantas veces que el Señor nos ha visitado con su gracia. Y siempre con este estilo humilde, el estilo que también Él nos pide a nosotros: la humildad». 5 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 Continued from page 3... the Temple so that, seeing the miracle, the people might believe in Him. “The Lord, instead, is revealed in simplicity, in humility,” he said. “It would do us good this Lent,” the Pope said, “to consider how the Lord has helped us in our lives, and how the Lord has led us onward. We will find that the Lord has always done this with simple things.” He concluded, “This is how the Lord acts: He does things simply. He speaks silently to you, to the heart. Let us remember in our lives the many time we have felt these things: the humility of God is His style; the simplicity of God is His style. And even in the liturgical celebration, in the sacraments, what is beautiful is that which manifests the humility of God, and not the worldly spectacle. It would do us good to journey through our life and to consider the many times the Lord has visited us with His grace, and always with this humble style, the style He calls us, too, to have: humility.” P ERPETUAL A DORATION P ILGRIMAGE WITH F R . J OSE T HARAYIL June 5-16, 2015 Experience two extraordinary events that you won't want to miss: the Sordevolo Passion Play and The Shroud of Turin exhibit. Pegasus Travel and Tours 832-886-4707 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. For more information, or to inquire about how to become an adorer, please contact Rebecca Freeman at: (281-844-4616). 6 O NLINE GIVING The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control 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 website or call Diane Senger 281-494-1156. www.SugarLandCatholic.com St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 Continued from page 3... Coptic victim? A BIBLICAL GUIDE TO CONFESSION Ahram-Canadian News was able to gather information about this man. He was a Chadian Citizen (Darker skin shown in picture) who accepted Christianity after seeing the immense faith of his fellow Coptic Christians to die for Christ. When Terrorist forced him to reject Jesus Christ as God, looking at his Christian friends he replied, “their God is my God“ so the terrorist beheaded him also. "He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy" (Prov 28:13). "As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained" (Jn 20:21-23). "They praised God for giving such authority to men." (Mt 9:8) Christ gave the power to forgive sins in His name to the Apostles (Jn 20:21-23, Mt 9:6-8), and their successors. To go to the priest is to go directly to Christ because the priest acts in persona Christi (in the person of Christ), in God's name (Acts 5:5). HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION Enter the confessional (this is usually the hardest Lord, may all of us who follow you and profess your name have faith like those who were martyred for being Christian! They were willing to lay down their lives for you and in the process helped make another man come to believe! part!). Make the Sign of cross with the priest. Say: “Bless me, Father for I have sinned. My last This is not unlike the thief on the cross: “One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingly power.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” – Luke 23:39-43 confession was (state how long) ago. Then say: “My sins are…” Confess sins according to kind and number. It is a sin to deliberately conceal any mortal sins (Acts 5:5). Receive penance and advice. Pray an act of contrition (Ps 51). Receive absolution. Go and do your penance (2 Sam 12:13,14; 1 Chron 21:8-13). ACT OF CONTRITION O, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. The Way of the Cross Every Friday during Lent 7:00 p.m. English 7:45 p.m. Español 7 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 FAITH FORMATION C.C.E. YOUTH ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com Its never to late to register for CCE. During the CCE school year, classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. as well as on Mondays & Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms. Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com or at 281-830-3804. Next class is Today, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the community center. Catholic 101 is for all parents of firstyear CCE children. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. Middle School CCE has begun. It is never too late to register. Please contact the parish office for more information 281-494-1156. Middle School CCE will meet at the following days/times: Sunday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. or Monday 6:45—8:00 p.m. Youth Life Night back today Sunday, March 15, 2015. Facebook (St. Theresa Youth Ministry) Twitter (@stym_sugarland) Instagram (@stym_sugarland) R.C.I.A. NEWS 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 Holy Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, March 18, 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: lynda@sugarlandcatholic.com. If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, 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 email paul@sugarlandcatholic.com prior to attending your first session. Today, we celebrate the second of the scrutinies with our Elect. These rites are celebrated in order to deliver the elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against temptation, and to give them strength in Christ. The scrutinies are to complete the Elect’s conversion and deepen their resolve to hold fast to Christ and to carry out their decision to love God above all. We pray that their spirit is filled with Christ, who is the living water, the light of the world and the resurrection and the life. 8 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASS SCHEDULE PARISH EVENTS Monday, March 16, 2015 Lent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Timothy Sweat & Don Mattern 8:30 a.m. Jacob & Carolo Bui Monday, March 16, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 Lent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Jessie V. Pavlicek 8:30 a.m. All the Souls Tuesday, March 17 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 6:00 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, March 18 Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Tracy Dulock 8:30 a.m. Deacon Frank Cromer and Family Wednesday, March 18 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC 6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry, FLC-Gym Thursday, March 19 Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Alejandro & Lucia Sulit 8:30 a.m. Maria Pham Thursday, March 19 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 6:00 p.m. RICA, Rm 244 6:30 p.m. ROC Make-Up Parent Meeting, CC Friday, March 20 Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Federico Mora 8:30 a.m. Parker Family & Bryant Parker Friday, March 20 6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7 Saturday, March 21 Lenten Weekday 8:30 a.m. Lay Carmelites 5:00 p.m. David Hartensteiner Saturday, March 21 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 9:00 a.m. Carmelites Community Mtg., FLC-B(St. Thomas) 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, March 22 Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:00 a.m. Joseph & Teresa 8:00 a.m. Maria Luisa Hernandez 10:00 a.m. Roy Mercado 12:00 p.m. CDA 2:00 p.m. Maria Ana Rodriguez 5:00 p.m. Parish Family Sunday, March 22 9:30 a.m. Catecismo , School Bldg. 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. Pre K—Kinder CC 1:00 p.m. SacSunday Assessments, CC 6:15 p.m. Youth Life Night, CC One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance. 9 S UNDAY O FFERTORY March 8, 2015 Online Giving Total $31,139 $ 3,897 $35,036 C APITAL C AMPAIGN As of March 8, 2015 Pledges Payments Payments Due $ 4,457,662 $ 4,063,645 $ 394,017 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of March 8, 2015 Goal Pledged Payments Payments Due $ 199,000 $ 48,675 $ 34,193 $ 164,808 113 Participants NOVEMBER - WEEKLY AVERAGE Budgeted Actual $ 38,016 $ 40,075 Capital $ 3,333 Campaign $ 3,135 Other: $ 4,258 $ 5,414 Total Income $ 45,607 $ 48,624 Expenses $ 44,648 $ 39,076 Surplus (deficit) $ $ 9,548 Offertory 959 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 10 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 11 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad Mr. Emanuel Morales & Ms. Lizeth Juarez and Family Mr. Alberto Hernandez & Ms. Herlinda Avelino and Family Mr. Ricardo Sanchez & Ms. Virginia Hernandez and Family Mr. Timothy Duong & Ms. Tracy Nguyen and Family Ms. Consolata Oronsaye and Family Mr. Frank Garcia & Ms. Marlen Paniagua and Family Mr. & Mrs. Leonel Galindo WEEKLY READINGS 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 information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. March 16 through March 22, 2015 Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Friday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Saturday: Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Fourth Sunday of Lent: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 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 attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. L ECTURAS S EMANAL 16 de marzo al 22 de marzo del 2015 Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50); Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on April 10, 2015. Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma: 2 Cr 36:14-16, 19-23; Sal 137 (136); Ef 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 12 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at rosa@sugarlandcatholic.com or FAX: 281-242-1393. LAETARE SUNDAY The fourth, or middle, Sunday of Lent, so called from the first words of the Introit at Mass, “Laetare Jerusalem” — “Rejoice, O Jerusalem.” 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. Please contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Today, Sunday, April 5, 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. By the seventh century, special signs of joy have been permitted in the liturgical observances on this day, intended to encourage the faithful in their course through the season of penance, RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abortion, Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for confidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728. They consist in the use of flowers on the altar, and of the organ at Mass and Vespers; rose-colored vestments also allowed instead of purple. ST. THERESA’S MOTHERS’ PLAYGROUP: Mothers and children welcome! We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Family Life Center, Room A. Contact: Erin at 281-325-0618. The contrast between Laetare and the other Sundays is thus emphasized, and is emblematical of the joys of this life, restrained rejoicing mingled with a certain amount of sadness. SUGAR CANES OF ST. THERESA: The Sugar Canes regular monthly meeting is this Wednesday, March 18, 2015. We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:30 a.m. We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers, age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third Wednesday each month—same place—same time. Our annual dues are $10 per person. 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 activities, events, & more. Sign-up sheets for our March 24th Coushatta trip will be available. After our brown bag lunch there is a brief meeting then Bingo is played. Coffee, Ice tea, water and desserts are provided. God Bless. Information 281-491-4027. www.SugarLandCatholic.com 13 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED 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. 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. Jan Karwowski Margarita Iglesias Fr. Roy Oggero Rafael Gijon Mildred Netardus Dr. Albert Romano Carlos Trejos Betty Goehring Dorothy Raska Cathy See Elvin Kocich Bill Murray Virginia Siwa Rosie Janssen 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 Diana Ploch Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Ashley Santibañez Larry Klaus Janie Segura Nicole Loper Karen Cromer Maria A. Rodriguez Diane Grayum Elaine Petrash Linda Kasper We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon John Donart John Cromer Chris Cromer Allie Aldrich Brandon Vos Matt Pici Baby Victoria Perry Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton Charlie Crowell Jose Reymond Jaimes Larry Loper Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Jill Cutway Cayden Capello Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez Richard & Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Henry Saenz Regina Vogt Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Sandra Aguilar Randy Freeman Margit Patterson Dan Rega Bob Sullivent Servando Alfaro Lucy Laurents Carl Harris, Esther Arroyo, Michael V. Matalka Sr., Marion Harris, Elias Acuna, Ann DeVaney, Joseph Schillaci, Eugene Rollman, Bryant E. Parker, Peter Thyssen, Bobby Morgan, Keven Lewis, Ron Lee Grayum, Thomas Roberson, Fred Mora, Sarah Vanek, Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Jason N. Dizon, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes; Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr. St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us! 14 St. Theresa Catholic Church March 15, 2015 F OURTH S UNDAY OF L ENT O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself In a wonderful way, grant, we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. 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. ”Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up” (John 3:14). St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498 15