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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
ROSARY
FOR FR. REYNOLDS
R.C.I.A. TESTIMONY
By John Labus
After fourteen years of service at St. Theresa’s, Fr.
Reynolds will be leaving to begin shepherding another parish in Houston, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Welcome Home.
I kept hearing those poignant
words as a seemingly endless
stream of people came forward
with handshakes, hugs, kisses,
tears, and well-wishes following
our Confirmation.
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 17th
at 7:00 p.m. in the Church as we pray for Fr. Reynolds, for Fr. Eurel Manzano, St. Theresa’s parish,
and for St. Elizabeth Seton parish.
Five of us were fortunate enough to come into the
Church during the Solemnity of Christ the King in
November, 2014. It truly felt like a homecoming,
having spent my life in the Protestant faiths. After all,
the Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches I
attended in the past all draw their roots from 1,500
years of Catholic history.
MEMORIAL MASS
FR. ROBERT RITZ, C.S.B.
There will be a memorial mass for Fr. Ritz on Saturday,
June 13 at 8:30 a.m. here at St. Theresa.
Ironically, I never intended to become Catholic.
When I married my wife in 2013, we agreed that we
would worship together. We came from different
Christian faith backgrounds, but we knew there
would be no “you go your way, I’ll go mine”. Since
she is a cradle Catholic, there was never any question
about where we would spend our Sunday mornings.
I like being informed, so we started attending the
RCIA inquiry classes on Wednesday night. Once we
started, I was hooked!
Habrá una misa en memoria del Padre Ritz el sábado 13
de junio a las 8:30 de la mañana aquí en Santa Teresa
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX 77498
281-494-1156
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
Each week after our dismissal from Mass, we were
asked to talk about our experience during the Liturgy
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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
Weekdays  Entre Semana
Monday-Friday: after each Mass
Tuesday & 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
Solemnity of Pentecost
REGINA CÆLI
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
The feast of Pentecost makes us relive
the Church’s beginnings. The Book of
the Acts of the Apostles tells that, 50
days after Easter, in the house where
Jesus’ disciples were, “suddenly a
sound came from heaven like the rush
of a mighty wind, and it filled all the
house.... And they were all filled with
the Holy Spirit” (2:2-4). The disciples
are completely transformed by this
outpouring: fear is supplanted by
courage, imperviousness gives way to
the proclamation, and all doubt is
driven away by faith filled with love. It
is the “baptism” of the Church, which
thus began her journey in history,
guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.
This event, which changes the heart
and life of the Apostles and the other
disciples, is immediately felt outside
the Upper Room. Indeed, that door
kept locked for 50 days is finally thrust
open and the first Christian Community, no longer closed in upon itself,
begins speaking to crowds of different
origins about the mighty works that
God has done (cf. v. 11), that is to say,
of the Resurrection of Jesus who was
crucified. Each one present hears his
own language being spoken by the
disciples. The gift of the Holy Spirit
restores the linguistic harmony that
was lost in Babel, prefiguring the universal mission of the Apostles. The
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Church is not born isolated, she is
born universal, one, and Catholic,
with a precise identity, open to all, not
closed, an identity which embraces
the entire world, excluding no one.
Mother Church closes her door in the
face of no one, no one! Not even to
the greatest sinner, to no one! This is
through the power, through the grace
of the Holy Spirit. Mother Church
opens, opens wide her doors to everyone because she is mother.
The Holy Spirit at Pentecost pours into
the hearts of the disciples and begins a
new season: the season of testimony
and fraternity. It is a season which
comes from above, comes from God,
like the tongues of fire that rest on the
head of each disciple. It was the flame
of love which burns all harshness; it
was the tongue of the Gospel which
surpasses manmade borders and
reaches the hearts of the multitudes,
without distinction of language, race
or nationality. As on that day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit is poured out constantly even today on the Church and
on each one of us so we may step outside of our mediocrity and our imperviousness and communicate to the
entire world the merciful love of the
Lord. Communicating the merciful
love of the Lord: this is our mission!
We too have been given the gift of the
“tongue” of the Gospel and the “fire”
of the Holy Spirit, so that while we
proclaim Jesus risen, living and present in our midst, we may warm our
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Registration form available at the parish office.
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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.
JUNE 7, 2015
CCE: CATECISMO/DOCTRINA: Nuestro
Catecismo en español se llevan acavo como el año escolar, Septiembre a
Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a.m. a
11:00 a.m. Para mas información
porfavor llame a la oficina de Catecismo de lunes a viernes al 281-4941156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN
Y APOSTOLADO
FORMACIÓN PARA
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 durante horas de oficina, lunes a viernes
de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
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. Para mas
información por favor comunícate con
Cesar o Irasema Luna al 281-5650322.
RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA para niños
es para niños de siete años o mayores
que no están bautizados o bautizados
en otra fe. Por favor comuníquese a la
oficina de doctrina al 281-494-1156
para mas información.
APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se
reúne 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
CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se
reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los
Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de
el mes de Septiembre. Para mas información llame a Patria Herrero 281
-277-2431.
CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: El grupo se reúne
los viernes a de 7:30 a 9:00 p.m. en
el salón 1 / 7. Este grupo esta abierto
a toda la comunidad. Para mas información llame a Ramel Ascencio 281684-4235.
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.
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, 281-2509651
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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.
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.
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
JUNE 7, 2015
Solemnidad de Pentecostés
REGINA COELI
Queridos hermanos y hermanas:
La fiesta de Pentecostés nos hace revivir los inicios de la Iglesia. El libro de los
Hechos de los Apóstoles narra que, cincuenta días después de la Pascua, en la
casa donde se encontraban los discípulos de Jesús, «de repente se produjo desde el cielo un estruendo, como de viento que soplaba fuertemente... y se llenaron todos de Espíritu Santo» (2, 1-2). Esta efusión transformó completamente a
los discípulos: el miedo es remplazado por la valentía, la cerrazón cede el lugar
al anuncio y toda duda es expulsada por la fe llena de amor. Es el «bautismo»
de la Iglesia, que así comenzaba su camino en la historia, guiada por la fuerza
del Espíritu Santo.
Ese evento, que cambia el corazón y la vida de los Apóstoles y de los demás
discípulos, repercute inmediatamente fuera del Cenáculo. En efecto, aquella
puerta mantenida cerrada durante cincuenta días, finalmente se abre de par en
par, y la primera comunidad cristiana no permanece más replegada sobre sí
misma, sino que comienza a hablar a la muchedumbre de diversa procedencia
de las grandes cosas que Dios ha hecho (cf. v. 11), es decir, de la Resurrección
de Jesús, que había sido crucificado. Y cada uno de los presentes escucha hablar a los discípulos en su propia lengua. El don del Espíritu restablece la armonía de las lenguas que se había perdido en Babel y prefigura la dimensión universal de la misión de los Apóstoles. La Iglesia no nace aislada, nace universal,
una, católica, con una identidad precisa, abierta a todos, no cerrada, una identidad que abraza al mundo entero, sin excluir a nadie. A nadie la madre Iglesia
cierra la puerta en la cara, ¡a nadie! Ni siquiera al más pecador, ¡a nadie! Y esto
por la fuerza, por la gracia del Espíritu Santo. La madre Iglesia abre, abre de par
en par sus puertas a todos porque es madre.
El Espíritu Santo, infundido en Pentecostés en el corazón de los discípulos, es el
inicio de una nueva época: la época del testimonio y la fraternidad. Es un tiempo que viene de lo alto, viene de Dios, como las llamas de fuego que se posaron
sobre la cabeza de cada discípulo. Era la llama del amor que quema toda aspereza; era la lengua del Evangelio que traspasa los límites puestos por los hombres y toca los corazones de la muchedumbre, sin distinción de lengua, raza o
nacionalidad. Como ese día de Pentecostés, el Espíritu Santo es derramado continuamente también hoy sobre la Iglesia y sobre cada uno de nosotros para que
salgamos de nuestras mediocridades y de nuestras cerrazones y comuniquemos
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Novena del Sagrado Corazón comienza el 4 de Junio a el 12 de Junio en la
Capilla de la Iglesia a las 7:00 p.m.
Para mas información, por favor llame
a Loreto Casillas al 832-525-3710.
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
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heart and also the heart of the peoples drawing near to
Him, the way, truth and life.
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cordioso del Señor: ¡esta es nuestra misión! También a
nosotros se nos da como don la «lengua» del Evangelio y
el «fuego» del Espíritu Santo, para que mientras anunciamos a Jesús resucitado, vivo y presente entre nosotros,
enardezcamos nuestro corazón y también el corazón de
los pueblos acercándolos a Él, camino, verdad y vida.
Let us entrust ourselves to the maternal intercession of
Mary Most Holy, who was present as Mother in the
midst of the disciples in the Upper Room: she is the
mother of the Church, the mother of Jesus became mother of the Church. Let us entrust ourselves to Her that the
Holy Spirit may descend in abundance upon the Church
of our time, fill the hearts of all the faithful and kindle in
them the fire of his love.
Nos encomendamos a la maternal intercesión de María
santísima, que estaba presente como Madre en medio de
los discípulos en el Cenáculo: es la madre de la Iglesia,
la madre de Jesús convertida en madre de la Iglesia. Nos
encomendamos a Ella a fin de que el Espíritu Santo descienda abundantemente sobre la Iglesia de nuestro tiempo, colme los corazones de todos los fieles y encienda
en ellos el fuego de su amor.
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.
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
Catholic Date Night
Friday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for Date Night the second Friday of every month at 7:00
PM in the Community Center. If you have been looking for a way
to get out for a nice evening and share your faith with that special
person in your life then this is the event you have been looking for.
This is also an evening to spend with old friends and to make new ones. If you are new to the parish,
Date Night is a great venue for connecting with your fellow parishioners. We will have excellent dinner, drinks fellowship, and an opportunity to learn and discuss the reasons we are Catholic. The cost is
$10 per person (pay at the door). Any and all adults are welcome. Dates are not necessary. This is
just an opportunity to have a good meal and a good time.
Free Child Care is Available IF you RSVP by Wednesday, June 10th.
RSVP at www.catholicdatenight.net
Is Date Night for couples or for singles? Both. Date Night is for adults. We just call it Date Night, because it is a chance
for people to get out of the house and have a good time.
Is Date Night only for Catholics? No. We are going to be experiencing the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith, but
this is open to anybody who is open to it.
Is Date Night only for St. Theresa Parishioners? No. Feel free to bring friends from other parishes… provided you RSVP.
Do I need to have a date? No. Many people come alone.
Why must I RSVP? Dinner is prepared from scratch by volunteers, and we want to provide the best experience possible.
Be kind… RSVP.
LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion.Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples
who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for coping with
infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For
rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 orinfertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com.
If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having access to toprated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you As a fraternal organization of Catholic men, the Knights of Columbus has strong ties to the Church. We help strengthen the
Church while offering members and their families opportunities to grow in the faith. Join us!
ONLINE GIVING: Recently we have updated our Online Giving link from our website, to a new address. If you are an
Online Giving participant, this will not affect any donations you have scheduled, your account information or anything else
in your account. It will, however, affect any bookmarks or favorites you may have created on your computer. Online Giving is a safe and convenient way to donate to the church. To sign-up, go to sugarlandcatholic.com and click on the Online
Giving logo and create an account. If you have questions, call the church office at 281-494-1156.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
FAITH FORMATION
C.C.E.
YOUTH
ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY
www.stymsugarland.com
During the CCE school year
(September—May), classes are offered at the following times:
Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5
during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Facebook (St. Theresa Youth Ministry)
Kindergarten CCE is available on
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. as well as on
Mondays & Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.
Twitter (@stym_sugarland)
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.
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:
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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, June 10, 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.
Sunday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. or
Monday 6:30—8:00 p.m.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, June 8, 2015
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Rosie Janssen
8:30 a.m.  Arturo Marinelarena
Monday, June 8, 2015
7:00 p.m. Symbolon Part 2-School Library
7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, June 9
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Nwaokobia Family
8:30 a.m.  Rosie Janssen
Tuesday, June 9
6:00 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A
6:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Mtg., Library
6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5
7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel
7:00 p.m. Marriage Prep Seminar, FLC-B
7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Parent Mtg., FLC
Wednesday, June 10
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Eloy Rivera
8:30 a.m.  Victoria Cachola
Wednesday, June 10
6:45 a.m. Men’s Prayer Brkfst Mtg., FLC-A
5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg.
6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC
7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B
Thursday, June 11
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Sheryl Olivier
8:30 a.m.  Guadalupe Marinelarena
Thursday, June 11
9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
6:00 p.m. RICA, Rm 244
6:30 p.m. Carmelites Phase 1 & 2
7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6
Friday, June 12
Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m.  Jessie V. Pavlicek
8:30 a.m.  Joseph & Thomas
Friday, June 12
6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. Date Night
Saturday, June 13
Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:30 a.m.  Fr. Robert Ritz
5:00 p.m.  Leonard Abramcik
Saturday, June 13
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
Sunday, June 14
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m.  Donald Berger
8:00 a.m.  Sociedad Guadalupanos
10:00 a.m.  Parish Family
12:00 p.m.  Richard Kandial
2:00 p.m.  Francisca Linarez &
Maximiliano Arias
5:00 p.m.  Antoni Villegas
Sunday, June 14
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
6:00 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC-B
S UNDAY O FFERTORY
May 31, 2015
Online Giving
Total
C APITAL C AMPAIGN
As of May 31, 2015
Pledges
Payments
Payments Due
9
$ 4,457,662
$ 4,077,319
$ 380,343
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015
Totals as of May 31, 2015
Goal
Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
$ 199,000
$ 121,323
$ 93,998
$ 105,002
384 Participants
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
One may request Mass intentions by visiting
the parish office during regular business hours.
Mass intentions are available two (2) months in
$ 31,737
$ 4,057
$ 35,794
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
ONCE-CATHOLIC IRELAND ABANDONS MARRAIGE
By Fr. George Rutler
St. Michael Parish
New York City
What happened in Ireland was not sudden. Like a dead
elephant that remains standing for a short while before
collapsing, so the Flame that Patrick kindled on Tara had
died long before Catholicism was mixed up with political causes, and ethnic drollery replaced dogma. In mordant irony, just a few weeks ago the Stormont in Northern Ireland rejected a motion favoring same–sex unions,
a motion more indicting for having been introduced by
the Sinn Féin, which had long persuaded naïve Americans that it was a Catholic cause.
The Constitution of Ireland
begins: “In the name of the
Most Holy Trinity, from
Whom is all authority and
to Whom, as our final end,
all actions both of men and
States must be referred, /
We, the people of Éire, /
Humbly acknowledging all
our obligations to our Divine Lord, Jesus Christ . . .”
The Archbishop of Dublin, hardly a firebrand, said:
“Marriage is not simply about a wedding ceremony or
about two people being in love with each other. Marriage, in the Constitution, is linked with the family and
with a concept of family and the mutuality of man and
woman as the foundation for the family.”
The landslide vote in Eire for legalizing the fictitious
form of marriage between persons of the same sex, in
contradiction of all laws natural and divine, unearths
the pulsating Druidism that Saint Patrick and his fellow
saints defied. The estimated $17 million from pressure
groups in the United States is no excuse, for people
will only be pressured if they are willing to be pressured. Another dismal fact is that over 90% of the
young people influenced to subscribe to this vote were
formed in Catholic schools. The vote was less in favor
of inversion and more in hostility to a Church whose
Jansenism and clericalism had incubated corruption
and lassitude. While most of Europe suffers from the
deadly sin of indifference, or sloth, Ireland is in adolescent rebellion, virulent and irrational. This was exploited by political interests hostile to Christian civilization,
and their propaganda combined legitimate accusations
against ecclesial failings with a left-wing, secularist
agenda.
In light of the fine invocation of the Irish Constitution,
the Irish vote is worse than perverse: it is blasphemous.
All the great saints of once-verdant Ireland would have
used stronger language.
THANK YOU!
In the name of my Bishop
Mathew Moolakatt and the
people of my home diocese
in India, I thank you most
sincerely for your kind and
generous help. God bless
you and your family.
Sincerely Yours In Christ,
Ireland helped to bring the Faith to America, and when
the flourishing of that Faith degenerated here, that donation was returned in the form of a bacillus. Ireland
today has among the highest rates of suicide and mental illness in all Europe, and one-third of children there
are born out of wedlock. Things are worse in the United States. Look at the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in
New York City to see what happens when the honor of
a saint is dishonored, and when ambassadors for Christ
become nothing more than goodwill ambassadors.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
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PRAYER BEFORE MASS
Almighty and ever-living God, I approach the sacrament of Your only-begotten Son Our Lord Jesus
Christ. I come sick to the doctor of life, unclean to
the fountain of mercy, blind to the radiance of eternal light, and poor and needy to the Lord of heaven
and earth. Lord, in your great generosity, heal my
sickness, wash away my defilement, enlighten my
blindness, enrich my poverty, and clothe my nakedness. May I receive the bread of angels, the King of
kings and Lord of lords, with humble reverence, with
the purity and faith, the repentance and love, and the
determined purpose that will help to bring me to salvation. May I receive the sacrament of the Lord's
Body and Blood, and its reality and power. Kind
God, may I receive the Body of Your only-begotten
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, born from the womb of
the Virgin Mary, and so be received into His mystical
body and numbered among His members. Loving
Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I now receive
Your beloved Son under the veil of a sacrament, may
I one day see him face to face in glory, who lives and
reigns with You for ever. Amen.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
St. Theresa Catholic School students from the House of
More won the $500 first-place prize on Saturday, May
16th in The Great Grow's yearly Student Garden competition. The contest encourages a healthy lifestyle in
children through a hands-on educational gardening
program. The House of St. Thomas More, one of three
houses at the school, is led by Mr. Martin Flaherty with
the assistance of Dr. Catherine Bilow, and initiated its
garden project this year to help teach all students at
the school the science and joy of plants and gardening
with the hope of sharing the fruits (or more correctly
vegetables) of their labors with the nearby food pantry.
The House of More's garden competes next month in
several other regional gardening competitions.
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of the Word. Since I knew the question would be asked,
I learned over the course of two years to be an active
witness to what was happening; after all, a pop quiz was
waiting!
THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS
I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God,
who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy servant, with the precious body and blood of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of mine, but
only because of your merciful goodness. And I pray
that this Holy Communion, far from condemning me
to punishment, may bring about my pardon and salvation, encompassing me with the armor of faith and
the shield of a good will. By it let my vices be done
away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance
me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and
every other virtue. Let it be strong defense against the
wiles of all my enemies, visible and invisible, allaying for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, binding me firmly to you, the one true God, and bringing
my last hour to a happy close. I pray, too, that it may
be your pleasure to call my sinful self one day to that
banquet, wonderful past all telling, where you, with
your Son and the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with
the vision of yourself, who are true light, the fulfillment of all desires, the joy that knows no ending,
gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the
same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
I also learned that worship is not just a cerebral activity.
During my life as a Protestant I sat in church, absorbed
what was said, then went on my merry way until the
next Sunday. But in the Catholic Church, there’s genuflecting, holy water, kneeling, standing, sitting, handholding, incense, and a variety of other activities. God
created all five senses, so why not worship Him with all
my being!
Even now, I see the Mass as an active participant and try
to draw meaning and inspiration from each moment. I
hope I will never again sit in church passively.
For those who are looking for ways to explore your Catholic faith more deeply, I strongly recommend you get
involved with RCIA. My wife was as enriched by the
experience as I was, even though she’s been a practicing
Catholic all her life. Having spoken with people who
attend other parishes, the coordinators of the program at
St. Theresa should probably be the model for bringing
seekers to the Church. It is a vibrant program, and I look
forward to remaining involved with my new friends in
Christ for many years to come.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS
Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad
Mr. Jose Maya & Ms. Alba Flores and Family
Mr. Saul Orozco and Ms. Saudys Paguaga and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Micheal Smith and Family
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.
June 8 through June 14, 2015
Monday:
2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5:1-12
2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5:13-16
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:20-26
Thursday:
Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8Friday:
12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37
2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103; Mt 5:33-37
Saturday:
Sunday:
Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92; 2 Cor 5:6-10;
Mk 4:26-34
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, June 9, 2015.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ:
Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
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
8 de june al 14 de june del 2015
Lunes:
2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5:1-12
Martes:
2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5:13-16
2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19
Miércoles:
Hch 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:20-26
Jueves:
Viernes:
Os 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Ef 3:8-12,
14-19; Jn 19:31-37
Sábado:
2 Cor 5:14-21; Sal 103 (102); Mt 5:33-37
Domingo:
Ez 17:22-24; Sal 92 (91); 2 Cor 5:6-10;
Mc 4:26-34
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 August 7, 2015.
El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo:
Ex 24:3-8; Sal 116 (115); Heb 9:11-15; Mc 14:12-16, 22
-26
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 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.
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!
HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION
GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or
material donations for our pregnant women. Please contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com
In order to make a good confession, we first examine
our conscience, asking God’s help that we might
know our sins and repent of them.
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 or on-line at www.houstonme.org.
Rite of Reconciliation
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa at
the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business,"
Leader: Deacon Frank Cromer. Wednesday, June 10,
2015 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Youth Family Life
Center, Room A. Continental breakfast and sharing the
Word among friends. It’s inspirational and interesting.
There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a
friend.
Priest:
In the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Penitent:
Amen.
Penitent:
Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
It has been (how long?) since my last
confession. My Sins are: (confess
your sins)
Priest:
(gives you spiritual counsel and as
signs a penance in atonement for
your sins)
Penitent:
(Pray an Act of Contrition,
for example):
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each
month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Today, Sunday, June 7, 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.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a
sinner.
—or—
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.
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 are 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.
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.
ST. THERESA’S MOMS’ GROUP: Mothers and children welcome! We meet every Wednesday morning. Location to
be determined. Contact Sarah Schimpf at 703-728-8807
for more information.
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Priest:
The priest prays the formula of abso
lution. At the conclusion, say,
“Amen.”
Priest:
Go in peace.
Penitent:
Thanks be to God. (do your penance
as soon as possible).
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
JUNE 7, 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
Dr. Albert Romano
Carlos Trejos
Betty Goehring
Dorothy Raska
Cathy See
Elvin Kocich
Bill Murray
Virginia Siwa
Gloria Ortiz
Maria Ewah
Maria Pimentel
Martha Kocich
Ilse Viteri
Adela Cuate
Adalberta M. De Tristan
Bernice Guess
Edgar J. Schlabach
JoAnn Duncan
Linda Patin
Rufus Segura
Joseph Stovall
Robert Byrd
Ann Neslony
Priscilla Ruiz
Julian Villarreal
Anola Lee
Cynthia Cantu
Theresa Ebarb
John Hallberg
Terri Giaimis
Pamela Montferrand
Carol Ann Barley
Ashley Santibañez
Larry Klaus
Janie Segura
Nicole Loper
Karen Cromer
Maria A. Rodriguez
Elaine Petrash
Linda Kasper
Sara Aguirre Alfaro
Martin (Marty) Stieb
Myriam Chavez
Evelyn Bartos
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy
upon:
John Arroyo
Peter Bohmer
Kathleen Melancon
John Cromer
Chris Cromer
Allie Aldrich
Brandon Vos
Matt Pici
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
Regina Vogt
Daniele Smith
June & Wilma Narvacan
Randy Freeman
Margit Patterson
Servando Alfaro
Lucy Laurents
Richard Harnois
Deacon Don Senger
Bolivia Schlabech
Amalia Ponce DeLeon
Deacon Frank Cromer
Daniel Zamora
Margarita M. de Padilla
Diane Krall
Lucille Ligotino
Mary Bates
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., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista
St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!
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JUNE 7, 2015
C ORPUS C HRISTI
O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament
have left us a memorial of your Passion,
grant us, we pray,
so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood
that we may always experience in ourselves
the fruits of your redemption.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
”Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come to be” (Hebrews 9:11).
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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