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St. Theresa Catholic Church
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD
February 15, 2015
 SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM
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281-494-1156
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St. Theresa Catholic Church
February 15, 2015
R.C.I.A. TESTIMONIES
REFLECTING ON MY
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
TO CATHOLICISM
From the time of Barnabas escorting
Saul to the apostles (Acts 9:26-27),
Christians have given witness for
those seeking baptism or reception
into the full communion of the
Catholic Church. Today, RCIA
sponsors, team and community
members give testimony concerning
readiness for initiation.
By Kimberly Durham
I was born and raised in Southern California as an only
child. I was brought up in the Baptist faith. My parents
always taught me to trust in God. That no matter what
I’m going through God will be there to help guide me
through the storm.
John Rash first came into my life a few years ago, not
long after my wife had passed away. As his sponsor in
the RCIA process and his faith journey, John and I had an
early bonding as his mother had recently passed away
and we found ourselves with some common ground of
discussion about losing our loved ones. In the beginning, I noticed John to be a little skeptical, not of his
faith, but of the process he was entering.
I’ve always enjoyed going to church on Sundays. It was
my time to socialize with friends, sing uplifting praises
and hear an inspiring sermon. I stayed active in the
youth ministry, sang in the choir and was on the drill
team at church. When I was younger my summers were
spent visiting my grandparents in Texas. My father’s
mother was Pentecostal. She loved going to church everyday, reading the bible and watching church programs.
My cousins and I would always ask to visit at the same
time to keep each other company at vacation bible
school. My other grandmother was Methodist. She
would enroll me in the summer bible camp at her
church. By the time I reached 13 I knew I was ready to
accept God as my Lord and Savior by baptism. I continued going to church faithfully up until I moved to Texas.
Because John had studied theology and other courses at
St. Thomas, he had a strong base of understanding of the
Catholic faith, and thus thought his journey would be
rather short to be able to join his lovely wife and two
beautiful daughters at our Lord’s banquet table, that is
the Holy Eucharist.
As John progressed through the process, he realized it
would take longer than he first thought, much of it due to
health issues with his back, but at no time did he ever
lose interest in his journey, and in fact, the extension of
time helped him grow stronger in his desire to grow his
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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.
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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
February 15, 2015
THE DEVIL IS THE ROOT OF JEASLOUSY AND WAR
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday evening visited the parish of San Michele
Arcangelo in the eastern Roman district of Pietralata. The parish is on the peripheries of Rome, and home to 8,000 families. On his way to the parish, the Holy
Father made a surprise visit to a shantytown called “Campo Arcobaleno”, where
he visited with residents for about 10 minutes.
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2015
After arriving at the Parish Hall, Pope Francis met with a group of homeless people who are cared for by the Sant’Egidio Community. “The fact that people do not
know your name, and call you ‘homeless’ and you carry this: It is your cross, and
your patience,” said Pope Francis. “But there is something in the heart of all of
you - of this, please be assured - there is the Holy Spirit.”
He then held a meeting with parents whose children had been baptized in the
previous year, and asked them to teach them the Faith well, and lamented there
are “Christian children who cannot make the sign of the cross.” In his meeting
with older children, many of whom were part of the Scouting movement, Pope
Francis pointed out that wars are not only those – and he asked them to make a
list - which kill children in Iraq, Ukraine, and Africa. Wars are come about much
earlier in people who do not possess God.
“Who is the father of war?” Pope Francis asked. “The devil!” the children answered. Pope Francis said the devil is the “father of hate”, “the father of lies” who
seeks disunity. “But God wants unity,” Pope Francis said. “If in your heart you
feel jealousy, this is the beginning of war. Jealousies are not of God.”
And this is the theme Pope Francis continued during his homily at Mass.
“It is sad when in a family, brothers do not speak because of something stupid,”
Pope Francis said. “Because the devil takes stupidity and makes a world,” he continued. “Then these enmities continue and multiply for years. It destroys the family: Parents suffer because their children do not speak to each other, or with the
wife of a son…And so this jealousy and envy, it is sowed by the devil. And the
only one who can drive out demons is Jesus. The only one who can heal these
things is Jesus. So to each of your: Have yourself healed by Jesus.”
As he often does during parish visits, he urged the congregation to listen to Jesus
in the Gospel, to read a passage and ask themselves, what does it say to me?
“Have this daily contact with the Gospel,” Pope Francis said. “Pray with the Gospel.”
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Liturgical Schedule
Tuesday, February 17
7:30 p.m.
Burning of Palms
and Sung Vespers
Ashes will not be distributed
on Shrove Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday is a day of fast
and abstinence from meat.
Mass Schedule
6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Confession will be available
thirty minutes before each Mass
as well as after Mass
on Ash Wednesday.
St. Theresa Catholic Church
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.
February 15, 2015
Las clases son un domingo al mes a
la 1:00 p.m. La próxima clase es el
domingo 15 de Marzo del 2015.
Para preguntas o mas información
llame al 281-494-1156.
GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN
Y APOSTOLADO
FORMACIÓN PARA
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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
February 15, 2015
EL D IABLO
ES EL P ADRE DE LA G UERRA
(Radio Vaticana).- El Papa Francisco sugirió dos propósitos: leer cada día un pasaje
del Evangelio - para dejar que Jesús predique para nosotros - y rezar para que Jesús sane nuestras heridas.
Con el canto «Somos tu pueblo Señor», cantado en español, comenzó la Santa
Misa que presidió el Papa Francisco en la parroquia romana de San Miguel Arcángel en Pietralata. Terminando así su visita pastoral, la tarde del domingo 8 de febrero.
Luego, al llegar a la parroquia, el Santo Padre saludó a las distintas realidades y
grupos parroquiales. Con palabras de ternura, cercanía y aliento, como las que
dirigió a los enfermos, recordándoles que Dios es nuestro Papá, y como un Padre
nunca deja solos a sus hijos… En el momento dedicado a los niños, el Santo Padre
recordó el sufrimiento que causan las guerras, en tantas partes del mundo, como
en Irak, Ucrania, África. Guerras debidas al odio, cuyo padre es el diablo, dijo,
recordando que Dios quiere la unidad: «¿Quién es el padre de la guerra? Díganlo
fuerte.... (los niños responden: ¡el diablo!) Porque el diablo es el padre del odio.
¿De acuerdo? Es el padre de las mentiras... ¿Por qué? Porque no quiere la unidad.
Mientras que Dios quiere la unidad... Si sienten celos en su corazón hacia otro,
otra persona, éste es el comienzo de una guerra. Los celos no son de Dios».
En su homilía, hizo hincapié en la importancia de rezar rogando a Jesús que sane
Se comienza la Cuaresma
nuestras heridas: «Es triste cuando en una familia los hermanos no se hablan por
En Miércoles de Ceniza
una tontera, porque el diablo, de una tontera hace que se vuelva un mundo. Lue18 de febrero
go, tantas veces las enemistades duran muchos años. Y se destruye esa familia: los
padres sufren porque los hijos no se hablan, o la esposa de un hijo no habla con el
Miércoles de Ceniza es un día
otro... Celos, envidias... Esto lo siembra el diablo. Y el único que echa fuera los
de ayuno y abstinencia.
demonios es Jesús. El único que sana estas cosas es Jesús. Por eso le digo a cada
uno de ustedes: ¡‘déjate sanar por Jesús’!»
Matrimonio por la Iglesia, pagina 13... Horario de la Santa Misa
6:45 a.m.
«¡Deja que Jesús predique para ti!, exhortó también el Santo Padre, alentando una
8:30 a.m.
vez más a leer el Evangelio para escuchar lo que Jesús nos quiere decir:
12:10 p.m.
5:30 p.m. p.m.
«Debemos acostumbrarnos a esto: escuchar la Palabra de Jesús, en el Evangelio.
7:30 p.m. Bilingüe
Leer un pasaje, pensar sobre lo que dice, lo que me dice a mí. Si no percibo lo que
me dice, paso a otro. Pero hay que tener este contacto cotidiano con el Evangelio.
Confesiones treinta (30) minutos
Porque así Jesús me predica a mí, me dice con el Evangelio lo que me quiere deantes de cada misa.
cir».
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February 15, 2015
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
The 5th and 6th graders of St. Theresa Catholic School are holding a bake sale
on Saturday, February 14th at the 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday, February 15th at
the 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Masses. Please stop by and pick up some Valentine's Day treats! This effort will help to support the school's International
studies trip in 8th grade.
S T. THERESA WORLD BAZAAR 2015
APRIL 25 & 26
MORNING OF RECOLLECTION
FOR WOMEN
Preparations and planning are underway for next year’s bazaar and we
need your help. We are currently seeking additional people to serve as
chairs on the committee. The open positions are for Raffle chair, Advertising chair, Sponsorship chair, Venue Organizer, and Volunteer chair.
Meetings for the bazaar are held the first and third Tuesdays of each
month at 6:30 pm and will be located in room 6 or 7 in the old CCE
building located behind the new school building. The first meeting of
the month is for the Managing Committee and the second meeting of the
month will be for Booth Chairs and serve as a General Meeting. The second meeting is the best meeting to attend if you have general questions.
Below is a “wish list” of items for the bazaar raffle. Any donations for the
raffle will be a significant help in offsetting the cost.
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$4,000 Gift Card
Samsung 50+ Inch TV (4K/3D/Smart/LED)
Tablets - Ipad Air 2/Ipad Mini 3/Kindle HDX
Laptop - MacBook Pro w/ Retina Screen
Some form of Hotel Weekend Stay Certificate
$150 Gift Cards: Kroger, HEB, Pappas Restaurants
BBQ PIT
The ladies of the parish are invited
to an Advent morning of prayer
on Tuesday, February 17,
from 10:00 a.m. until noon
in the daily Mass chapel.
The program includes
adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,
preached meditations,
time for private prayer,
and an opportunity for confession.
F REE
CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED .
Please call by noon Monday to reserve a spot for your children
(281-545-2771).
Please be sure to check out www.SugarlandBazaar.com for more information. A calendar with a list of regular and special meetings is on the
website. In addition, the website now allows for volunteers to signup
online. English and Spanish versions of the volunteer form are on the
website.
Come get involved in the bazaar…It’s a great way to serve and meet other parishioners!
God Bless & Thank You All
Eric DeMarco & Jason Yowell
Bazaar Chair & Vice Chair
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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.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS
Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad
Ms. Monica Ruiz and Family
Mr. Artemio Montoya & Ms. Nancy Garcio and Family
Ms. Nancy Diaz and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Flavio Sosa and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Luis Galeana and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Hugo Ramirez and Family
Mrs. Gladis Lopez and Family
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
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 Encounter
Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at
281-773-4014 for more information, or on-line at
www.houstonme.org.
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.
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each
month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Today, Sunday, March 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.
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.
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. Contact: Andrea Ramsey.
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.
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.
SUGAR CANES: The Sugar Canes regular monthly meeting
is this Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Wednesday is
ASH WENESDAY, first day of lent. We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:20 a.m.
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 Friday, June 5, 2015.
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.
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
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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 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. Next class will
be Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7:00
p.m.
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.
Confirmation Mass is on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7PM
The Youth Ministry is in need of volunteers, please contact
Joseph Mastrangelo at joseph@sugarlandcatholic.com
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!
No Inquiry on Ash Wednesday
The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, February 25, 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 281-494-2717 x 254
or e-mail paul@sugarlandcatholic.com prior to attending your first session.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, February 16, 2015
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Teodora Yu
8:30 a.m.  Federico Mora
Monday, February 16, 2015
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
10:00 a.m. St. Theresa Leche League, FLC
7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, February 17
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  All The Souls
8:30 a.m.  Lupe Marquez
Tuesday, February 17
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5
7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel
Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday
6:45 a.m.  David & Geordie
8:30 a.m.  Deacon Frank Cromer and
Family
12:10 p.m.  Charles & Joseph Dinh
5:30 p.m.  Bolivia Schlabach
7:30 p.m.  Juan Carlos Betancur
Wednesday, February 18
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes Mtg., CC
5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Mtg., Old CCE
Building Conf Rm
6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle
7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC
Thursday, February 19
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
6:45 a.m.  Ester Viray
8:30 a.m.  Theresa Pham
Thursday, February 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
Friday, February 20
Friday after Ash Wednesday
6:45 a.m.  Gerry Czenski
8:30 a.m.  Tommy Glen Hale
Friday, February 20
6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7
Saturday, February 21
Saturday after Ash Wednesday
8:30 a.m.  Lay Carmelites
5:00 p.m.  Andrew DeLeon
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7
9:30 a.m. Theresians, CC
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, February 22
First Sunday of Lent
7:00 a.m.  Ofelia Treviño
8:00 a.m.  Juan & Linda Carrillo
10:00 a.m.  Parish Family
12:00 p.m.  CDA
2:00 p.m.  Salvador & Rodolfo Sanchez
5:00 p.m.  Maria & Dominic Fernandez
Sunday, February 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
3:00 p.m. CDA Workshop, FLC-A
6:15 p.m. 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.
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S UNDAY O FFERTORY
February 8, 2015
Online Giving
Total
$32,305
$ 3,582
$35,887
C APITAL C AMPAIGN
As of February 8, 2015
Pledges
Payments
Payments Due
$ 4,457,662
$ 4,057,785
$ 399,878
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015
Totals as of February 8, 2015
Goal
Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
$ 199,000
$
1,960
$
1,870
$ 197,130
8 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
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After a couple of months had passed, I began thinking
seriously about why I would want to be Catholic. I
prayed about it. What would it be like to convert as a
single woman? Then I thought about it some more and I
decided that if I’m truly serious about finding the love
that I craved so much then I must first be in love with my
faith then everything else would hopefully fall into place.
After much research and feeling comfortable with the
Catholic beliefs and rituals I asked Lynda if I could be
part of the next Rite of Welcoming. I didn’t feel pressured to join the Church. No one tried to convince me
to convert. They would remind us during the inquiry
meetings that we would have to let them know when we
were ready to proceed to RCIA. This showed me that
Catholics take their faith formation very serious. What I
love the most about going through the RCIA is that the
team will be there to help guide you through each step
of your journey.
I stopped searching for a new church shortly after I
moved to Texas because I no longer felt inspired by the
message being conveyed.
Then about 6 years ago I realized I was getting older, still
single with no family of my own. I made a personal decision that would change the way I lived my personal
life. As years passed I kept asking God, so what now?
Then about 3 years ago I met someone at work; a single,
smart and attractive man around my age. I admired how
he always seemed to attend Mass even though he’s from
another country. I was naturally drawn to this guy. He
wasn’t the typical in-your-face bible toting self-righteous
overly religious type. I was intrigued by how he was
able to enjoy an active social life outside of church yet
stay morally grounded by his faith. The more I got to
know this man the more I became interested in the Catholic faith. This was the validation I needed. I realized
my decision to abstain from intimate relationships before
marriage was the right decision. It is possible to have a
fulfilling spiritual connection with a man without being
pressured into being intimate with someone before marriage.
My confirmation was simply beautiful. It was a bit overwhelming but in a good way. I loved when we stood at
the front of the altar and people came up to congratulate
us with hugs and handshakes. I remember sitting there
nervously anticipating the Eucharist. No words can fully
describe the feeling I had when I walked up to the altar
to receive the body and the blood of Jesus. My eyes
popped open the moment my mouth touched the chalice. Then the blood of Jesus flowed across my lips. At
that very moment it finally made sense why we recite the
not worthy prayer out loud before taking communion.
“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my
roof, but only say the word and I shall be healed.”
About a year later, I started feeling a strong presence
from God pushing me to find a Church home. I asked
one of my coworkers, a devout Catholic if I could attend
Mass with her. I was hooked after just one service; I started looking forward to Mass on Sundays. It became my
time to escape my problems at home and work. For just
an hour a week I could peacefully mediate. It was an
overwhelming feeling of warmth and tranquility that
gave me the strength to push through my personal life. I
felt helpless and vulnerable during this time and l never
once questioned God.
As I think back to how it all started, it was the man from
work who inadvertently sparked my interest to attend a
Catholic Mass. For a long time I felt deeply hurt and
ashamed whenever someone would tell me to move on
with my life, get over that guy he doesn’t want you or
maybe you should go back to a Baptist church. Everytime I had doubts that maybe they’re right I should move
on, I would feel a strong energy drawing me back towards wanting this man. For years I had prayed and patiently waited for God to send me a sign. The craving for
a relationship with a Godly man became my weakness.
I think it was God’s way of helping me stay focus on
finding a new church home. In the end I got the love I
was craving; I just didn’t expect it to be from God. I think
this whole process has allowed me to look deeper into
whom I am as Christian. My true character is a reflection
of my faith.
Nine months had passed and I had reached a crossroad
in my life. I lost my job and then a week later my mother
passed away. I felt angry, alone and lost. Once again I
felt God urging me to seriously start looking for a new
Church home. I knew that as a Baptized Christian I was
missing out on receiving communion. I needed to make
a choice to either go back to being a Baptist or convert
to Catholicism. I kept asking a close friend of mine
about the faith. Then one day she told me that most
Catholic churches have something called a RCIA inquiry.
She said that I should go to an inquiry and ask them
questions about Catholic beliefs and rituals. I decided to
attend the next inquiry. The next day I received a call to
come in for a job interview. They called me back the
same day, I got the job. I started my new job the Friday
before Christmas. I knew that this was definitely a sign
from God. I was finally heading in the right direction.
Kimberly was received into the Catholic Church in November, 2014. She sings in our 10 AM Mass choir.
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faith. He realized and in fact evangelized to others that
this journey is on God’s time, not ours, and that if we
accept that fact, our journey is made easier.
It became quite clear to me and to the RCIA team that
John was in a state of great comfort about his faith journey even when his physical health did not give him
comfort.
Along the way, John participated in our Catholic Community through his service to our annual Bazaar and
gained a real eagerness to do more in our Community
once he is fully initiated, a positive trait we often see as
one’s faith journey becomes more intensified and their
commitment to faith grows ever stronger, leading to their
change as a child of God. John truly exhibited that
change in his relationship with fellow candidates and
catechumens, his sponsor and the RCIA team, fellow
parishioners, and most importantly with his family.
WEEKLY READINGS
February 16 through February 22, 2015
Monday:
Gn 4:1-15, 25; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday:
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2;
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25
Thursday:
Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15
Friday:
Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32
Saturday:
Sunday:
Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25; 1 Pt 3:18-22;
Mk 1:12-15
Seeing the joy of his extended family at John and Sherry’s recent marriage convalidation was strong evidence
of that change. Having traveled with John through his
journey thus far, I can truly proclaim to this Catholic
Community of St. Theresa that John Rash is most ready
for his initiation as a fully practicing Catholic and it is
our duty to welcome him with open arms.
-Al Czenski , Sponsor
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1;
Mk 1:40-45
L ECTURAS S EMANAL
16 de febrero al 22 de febrero del 2015
Lunes:
Gn 4:1-15, 25; Mc 8:11-13
Martes:
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mc 8:14-21
Miércoles:
Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50); 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2;
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Jueves:
Dt 30:15-20; Lc 9:22-25
Viernes:
Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15
Sabado:
Is 58:9b-14; Lc 5:27-32
Domingo:
Gn 9:8-15; Sal 25 (24); 1 Pe 3:18-22;
Mc 1:12-15
Sexto Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario:
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32 (31); 1 Cor 10:31— 11:1;
Mc 1:40-45
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MENS’ RETREAT: Join other men of St. Theresa
on the weekend of March 13 - 15, 2015. Contact Jeff Dodson at 281-980-2484, Don Hensley
at 281-794-7806 or call Holy Name Retreat
Center at 713-464-0211 for registration information. Go online at www.hnprc.info/
sttheresa and watch a short video about the
retreat and online registration.
The Way of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent
7:00 p.m. English
7:45 p.m. Español
ENTRENAMIENTO DE MINISTROS ESXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA Y LECTORES
Día: Martes 24 de Febrero
Que Hora: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Quien: Todas Nuevos y Ministros Veteranos
Tema de Servicio: Re-visitar las Reglas y Re-comprometer nuestra llamada.
De Grave Importancia que asista porque va haber cambios. Si no puede asistir
favor de llamar la oficina.
Convalidación Matrimonial
Solamente Para Miembros de Sta. Teresita
PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. JOSE THARAYIL
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 .
Ft. Bend Theresians invite all women
to a day of humor, candor, meditation
and a few surprises with Theresian Jan
Bethancourt!
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
St. Theresa Community Center
Cost: $22 (includes lunch)
Jan Bethancourt is an artist and a motivational speaker. She has discovered
that creative passions can combine to
create a mission with a passion for
encouragement. The theme of “You
Are Worthy of God’s Goodness” will
remind us all of the love, grace, and
hope that God provides unceasingly.
For more information contact, Martha
Durio, 281-788-3318.
El sábado 18 de abril del 2015, Santa Teresita, realizará un matrimonio
de convalidación comunal para las parejas que están viviendo juntos o
casados solamente por el civil. Para los que desean casarse por la Iglesia, será necesario obtener un certificado reciente de bautismo y dos testigos cada uno. Los testigos pueden ser miembros de su familia o amigos
que los conocen bien.
Día de entrevistas: Domingo 8 de marzo en la biblioteca de la escuela,
segundo piso. Las entrevistas se llevaran acabo después de la misa de
8:00 A.M.
También, será necesario que las parejas asistan a un retiro matrimonial
que va ser en la biblioteca el Sábado 21 de marzo de 5:00 P.M. a 9:00
P.M. y el Domingo 22 de marzo después de las Misa de las 8:00; 10:00
A.M. a 5:30 P.M. No habrá servicio de guardería.
Es necesario que vengan el Domingo 8 de marzo junto con sus documentos y testigos. Todos recibiran instrucciones completas en esta
reunión. Los que no se han registrado, favor pasen a la oficina. Hay una
pequeña cuota de $50.
Queridos hermanos, esta es una oportunidad practicable para regresar a
la plenitud de los sacramentos y la salvación de ustedes y especialmente
para sus hijos; por favor, no duden en arreglar sus matrimonios. Si tienen preguntas favor de hablar con el Diacono Gilberto Rodríguez.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
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.
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.
Jan Karwowski
Fr. Robert Ritz
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
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
Balvino Renoj Family
Carolyn M. Norwood
Elmo Ordeneaux
Jeannine Scates
Margarita Montoya Padilla
Mydra Pitre
Jill Cutway
Maria Choi
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
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy
upon:
Jorge Cavazos, Irene Carabajal, 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,
St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!
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IN
S IXTH S UNDAY
O RDINARY T IME
O God, who teach us that you abide
in hearts that are just and true,
grant that we may be so fashioned
by your grace
as to become a dwelling pleasing to you.
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.
”Do everything for the glory of God” (I Corinthians 10:31).
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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