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SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

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Saturday ● Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Sunday ● Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Weekdays ● Entre Semana

Monday-Friday: after each Morning Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Miércoles 6:00 p.m. (en Español)

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Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

Miércoles

7:00 p.m. (Español)

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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipatory Sunday Mass

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6:30 a.m.*, 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

*The 7:00 a.m. Mass has moved to 6:30 a.m.

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CONTENTS

From our Pastor…………………….……………....... Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. De nuestro Párroco………………………...……....… St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Sharing Sunday Christmas Gift Program……..…… Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… Outdoor Advent Retreat…………………………...… Discovering Love with Clarity……………………..... Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Knights of Columbus Poster Contest…….. Parish contact information………………......................

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December 1, 2017

9:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament, Consecration to the Sacred Heart & Holy Rosary

10:00 p.m.

Confession available

11:00 p.m. Holy Mass with Gregorian chant

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Dear Friends, Happy Feast of Christ the King! Happy Thanksgiving! "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love en-dures forever." - Psalm 136:1 I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and was spent with family, football and a couch. We have much to be thankful for. Even in the midst of all that has happened to our city in recent months, we can give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. Let us pray for our city, pray for peace in our country, pray for those who serve and protect both at home and abroad - but in our prayers, let us not neglect to give thanks to the God from whom all blessings flow. Thank you again for your participation in our capital campaign. Com-mitment Weekend was a huge success. It is still not too late to join the hundreds of families who have given and sacrificed so much for our church. Finally, know too that every day I thank God for you and the wonder-ful community that is Saint Theresa Catholic Church. Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Eurel Manzano

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Holidays, anniversaries and holy days are times to gather with family & friends. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be filled with sorrow and grief. You may feel as though everyone has joy but you. Grief can be raw during the holidays.

Join the Grief Support Ministry for a two-hour session:

Tuesday, December 12, 2017,

6:30 p.m.

Ave Maria Center St. Laurence Catholic Church

3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77498

We will feature video interviews with specialists in grief counseling who will offer tools/suggestions in dealing with expectations of family and friends during these most diffi-cult times. We will share experienc-es in and ideas that help during the first year, as well as subsequent years, following the death of a loved one. All are welcome to bring a friend or refer a relative, friend or co-worker who might be experiencing the pain of grief. These sessions are free and are open to everyone—Catholic or non-Catholic. The ses-sions will be held at the St. Laurence Ave Maria Center. For information/registration/ direc-tions, please contact: Sandy Barber at 832-451-9117 or email – help2grieve@hotmail.com

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I P : Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. G : La guardería esta abierta du-rante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No necesita hacer reservación.

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P B I : A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certi-ficado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada otro mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bauti-zaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156. La próxima clase es el 14 de Enero a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa son invitados a asistir una entrevista de pre-paración matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llaman-do al 281-494-1156. El seminario se ofrece cada otro mes, el segundo jueves del mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 11 de Enero del 2017 en el Salón FLC-A. C : Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domin-gos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kín-der al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso con-tinuo de evangelización, educación, forma-ción y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. D S : Para los niños que desean la formación para los Sa-cramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comienzo del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m.

C B : Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconciliación y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente.

Sesión 3: Caminando juntos con Jesús.

Todos están invitados al V Encuentro Hoy En El

Centro Comunitario 9:30 am - 11:00 am

¡Inscríbanse y Vengan!

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Felicidades a Eduardo De Jesús Vivanco en la publicación de su nuevo

libro: 77 Oraciones de un Pecador Arrepentido!

Copias del nuevo libro están disponi-bles en el oficina de

la parroquia. La donación sugerida

es $10.00.

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Martes, 12 de

Diciembre del 2017

♦ 4:30 a.m. - El Santo

Rosario en la Iglesia ♦ 5:00 a.m. - Las Mañani-

tas con el Mariachi Im-perial en la Iglesia

♦ 5:30 a.m. - La Santa

Misa con música de ma-riachi en la Iglesia

♦ 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Habrá

mas música del maria-chi y un desayuno en el Centro Comunitario.

Después del desayuno, por favor ayúdenos a

limpiar.

Gracias por su cooperación.

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Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comunión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Iniciación será el Domingo 26 de Noviem-bre del 2017 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están es-tructurados para responder a tus preguntas acerca de la Iglesia católica.

Póngase en contacto con: Elsa Galindo al

713-534-7395 (durante el día) Alejandro González al

832-519-3847 (después de las 4:00 pm.)

Si usted, su hijo o alguien a quien usted conoce, tiene entre 7 y 16 años de edad, no haya sido bauti-zado o ha sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el pro-ceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de diferentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miércoles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Registrar su Familia y los Niños antes de atender la primera se-sión.

RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)

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Queridos amigos, ¡Feliz fiesta de Cristo Rey! ¡Feliz día de acción de gracias! "¡Den gracias al Señor, porque él es bueno, porque su amor perdura para siempre!" -Salmo 136: 1 Espero que su Día de Acción de Gracias haya sido maravilloso y lo haya pasado con la fa-milia, el fútbol y un sofá. Tenemos mucho por lo cual estar agradecidos. Incluso en medio de todo lo que le ha sucedido a nuestra ciudad en los últimos meses, podemos dar gracias al Señor, porque Él es bueno. Todo regalo bueno y perfecto viene de El, descendiendo del Padre de las luces celestiales. Recemos por nuestra ciudad, recemos por la paz en nuestro país, recemos por aquellos que sirven y protegen tanto en el país como en el ex-tranjero, pero en nuestras oraciones, no descuidemos dar gracias al Dios de quien provie-nen todas las bendiciones. Muchas gracias nuevamente por su participación en nuestra Campaña Capital. El Fin de Semana de Compromiso fue un gran éxito. Todavía no es demasiado tarde para unirnos a las cientos de familias que han dado y sacrificado tanto por nuestra iglesia. Finalmente, sepa también que todos los días agradezco a Dios por usted y la maravillosa comunidad que es la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa. Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, Rev. Eurel Manzano

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P M Á M Arquidiócesis de Monterrey, Nuevo León. México

Siguiendo las Huellas de Jesús

(Juan 13:23; 19:26; 21:7)

El Padre Miguel Ángel Méndez celebrara la Misa Domingo 3 de Diciembre 2017 de 2:00 p.m. en español Las Misiones de Adviento serán: Lunes 4 de Diciembre 2017 de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Martes 5 de Diciembre 2017 de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Miércoles 6 de Diciembre 2017 (Misa de Sanación) de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS- STCS Now Enrolling

PreK-3 - 8th grade

We are still accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year! Applications for the 2018-2019

school year are now open. Contact the school office at (281) 494-1157 to request

application materials or visit our website at

sttheresacatholicschool.org. If you would like to learn more

about STCS, feel free to drop by the school office. We look forward

to meeting you.

Please join us for a tour of our school and learn more

about Classical Education and our Mission!

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9:30 a.m.

The Saint Theresa Catholic School Music Department Hosts

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Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

An evening social will be followed by performances of faculty and students

performing pieces from Bizet’s famous opera Carmen.

Cocktails (cash bar), Hors D’oeuvres, and Silent Auction begin at 6:30 p.m.

(babysitting will be available on campus) Tickets - $35.00—R.S.V.P. to Toni Goldak at

tgoldak@sttheresacatholicschool.org, or call 281-494-1157.

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We encourage you to pull a tag from the Christmas tree and purchase a gift to share with those in need. The Christ-mas tree will be up from November 20th through December 3rd. On Shar-ing Sunday (December 2nd & 3rd), we ask that you bring your UNWRAPPED gift to any of the Sunday Masses. Gifts will be brought up to the steps of the sanctuary when requested.

Ways to Help: Sharing Sunday December 2nd & 3rd after each Mass Help move gifts from the Church to the Community Center (trucks/vans wel-come!) Tag Replenish Help replenish purple tags on the tree after each Mass (baskets of tags will be nearby) Gift Distribution will be December 4th - December 6th from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please contact Belinda Orsborn if you have any questions at 832-248-4995.

Our own Saint Theresa Strings will be part of this won-derful program. Enjoy family and friends, together

with carols and hymns to sing along. A reception with cookies and hot chocolate will follow.

Free bus transportation to and from Saint Theresa’s is

available! We will depart from the Emmaus Chapel parking lot (by the baseball fields) at 1:45 p.m. on the

3rd. RSVP to Diane Senger at diane@sugarlandcatholic.com, or call 281-494-1156.

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During the CCE school year (Sept.-May) classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 dur-ing the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sun-days at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms.

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Questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com

Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Build-ing/School

Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions can be directed to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE, at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com or at 281-830-3804.

Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time.

Contact our Director of Youth Ministry and H.S. Faith Formation, Joseph Mastrangelo at joseph@sugarlandcatholic.com with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!

Volunteers always welcome! Next Super Saturday: January 27

St. Theresa Youth Evangelization Presents:

Middle School

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Dates:

November 30th

Fellowship, Fun & Games!

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

To be held at

The Family Life Center

For more information please email Tanya Macias at

tanya@sugarlandcatholic.com

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M S Monday, November 27, 2017 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Fr. James T. Moore 8:30 a.m. Melina Paredes Tuesday, November 28 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Lib Mantaring 8:30 a.m. Natalia DeLeon Sapon Wednesday, November 29 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Esther Elizande 8:30 a.m. Tiffany Mantaring Thursday, November 30 St. Andrew 6:45 a.m. Raul Contreras Garcia 8:30 a.m. Ronnie Waters Friday, December 1 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Laura Davidson 8:30 a.m. John Arroyo Saturday, December 2 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Elizabeth Bui 5:00 p.m. Jorge Cavazos Jr. Sunday, December 3 First Sunday of Advent 6:30 a.m. Club Unidad 8:00 a.m. Parish Family 10:00 a.m. Glenne Headly 12:00 p.m. Magdalena & Cesar Sevilla 2:00 p.m. Epigmenia Gonzalez 5:00 p.m. Pro-Life Intentions One may request Mass intentions through our website or by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass inten-tions are available two (2) months in ad-vance only.

P E Monday, November 27 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B9 Tuesday, November 28 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de María, B4 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B3/B9 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, B4 Wednesday, November 29 7:00 p.m. RICA, B1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. ROC/Faith Formation, FLC 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 30 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, December 1 7:00 p.m. First Friday Vigil

Saturday, December 2 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:00 a.m. Talleres de Vida y Oraciones, B9 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, December 3 9:00 a.m. Spanish Bible Class, CC 9:30 a.m. Catequesis/Catecismo 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños 10:00 a.m. RICA para Adultos, B1/7, B6 10:00 a.m. Pre-K CCE, B3, B4, B5 3:30 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Rosary Group, Emmaus Chapel

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The parish website has instruc ons on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribu on account and scheduling. This op on can be a great way to sup-port the church more consistently and strengthen your commitment to charity. If you would like to begin online giving, visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger: 281-494-1156.

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Offertory figures for the weekends of both November 19th

and November 26th will be published in next week’s bulletin.

D S F 2017 Totals as of November 12, 2017

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 166,554 Payments $ 153,922

419 Participants

*A N C Please note that we have begun to take the 1st and 2nd collections (when made) sequentially: 1st Collection – Green Baskets 2nd Collection – Black Baskets Please call Diane Senger in the par-ish office if you have any questions (281-494-1156).

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For young adults in their 20s and 30s

December 9th & 10th (Overnight) (9:30 a.m. Sat. through 12 noon Sun.)

Cleveland, TX

$50 for men (camp out) 30 spots. $65 for women (stay in cottages) 25 spots.

Featuring awe, wonder & Theology of the Body!

Retreat will include: -Mass -Hiking -Star gazing -Sunrise lectio divina (optional) -Praise & worship led by Danielle Noonan -Bonfire -Men & women breakouts -Talks on big ideas w/ practical wisdom

How does this all fit in with the waiting that is Advent? Come find out.

Register at:

sugarlandcatholic.com/events

Hosted by St. Laurence Young Adults

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

From 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sign up after Mass on December 2nd - 3rd.

We are excited to announce that our drive, by popular demand, has been “upgraded” to get 3 new automation donating machines. Donation time is down to about 25-45 minutes. And

speaking from experience, the double-red donation process is LESS

taxing on my bodily system, since water and unneeded fluids are placed BACK in your body. Also note: the medical provider can use the double red blood immediately. Please, talk it up among your family and friends!! Holiday Hug notes are allowed. All SUCCESSFUL donors get a TEE-SHIRT, this drive!

Let’s save even more lives!

For more information, contact Paul Cinquemani, Blood Drive Chairperson,

832-594-6753

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Would you like to bring the precious gifts to the altar?

Special birthdays and anniversaries are a great time

to serve the parish. A sign-up book is always located in the vestibule.

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Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

January 17 • February 21 •

March 21

St. Laurence Catholic Church 3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479

November 27 • January 22 •

February 26 • March 26

St. Dominic Chancery Auditorium

2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021

November 30 • January 25 • February 22 • March 22

St. Ignatius Catholic Church 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379

Register online & reserve your seat at:

www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713-741-8778. $5.00 per person for

the 6 series package

Series Sponsors: Family Life Ministry & Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry

Discovering Love with

Clarity

Is God calling you to do something more? Come

explore the Catholic Church!

If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbaptized, baptized

in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never

received your First Holy Commun-ion, then the Rite of Christian Initia-tion for Adults (RCIA) is for you!

The next Inquiry Gathering will be Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the

Family Life Center. You may begin the process at any time dur-

ing the year. Free babysitting is available upon request. Bring your

spouse or friend, if you’d like. These informal gatherings are struc-

tured to answer your questions about the Catholic Church. The

RCIA team is ready to walk your journey of faith with you.

Contact Lynda Knoche at

281-450-1400 or by e-mail: lynda@sugarlandcatholic.com.

If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or bap-tized in another faith community,

we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment

with Paul Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail

(paul@sugarlandcatholic.com) prior to attending your first session.

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P R : We kindly request that all fami-lies 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. B P I : Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, prac-ticing Catholics, Confirmed, and, if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certifi-cates 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 Fri-day, December 1, 2017. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to commence the marriage preparation for all couples who wish to be married within St. Theresa's Catholic community. It is held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 pm. It provides an opportunity for couples to learn about the Catholic Church's theology of matrimony and begin the process to properly receive this great sacrament of the Church. Couples will learn details of how to plan and prepare for their wedding day and matrimony thereafter. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tues-day, December 12, 2017. For more information please contact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.

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November 27, 2017 through December 3, 2017 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; Ps 80; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 Solemnity of Christ the King: Ez 34: 11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

L S 27 de Noviembre del 2017 al 3 de Diciembre del 2017 Lunes: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lc 21:1-4 Martes: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lc 21:5-11 Miércoles: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lc 21:12-19 Jueves: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22; Viernes: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lc 21:29-33 Sábado: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lc 21:34-36 Domingo: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Sal 80 (79); 1 Cor 1:3 -9; Mc 13:33-37 Solemnidad de Cristo Rey: Ez 34: 11-12, 15-17; Sal 23 (22); 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

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PRAYER OF SPOUSES FOR EACH OTHER

Lord Jesus, grant that my spouse and I may have a true and understanding love for each other. Grant that we

may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony. May we always bear with one another’s weaknesses and grow from each oth-er’s strengths. Help us to forgive one another’s failings and grant us patience, kindness, cheer-fullness and the spirit of

placing the well-being of one another ahead of self. May the love that brought us together grow and mature with each

passing year. Bring us both ever closer to You through our love for each other. Let our love grow to perfection, for

You live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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St. Vincent de Paul office will be closed on Monday, November 27, 2017.

It will re-open on

Friday, December 1, 2017.

SVDP Report for October 2017 Utilities $5,105.33 Housing assistance $3,425.00 Food Pantry $4,274.03 Furniture assistance $189.50 Office Supplies $98.97 Total $13,092.83 Client family members served 693 Bags of food distributed 477 Volunteer hours donated 324 We give thanks to our generous parishioners and the many individual people that contribute to our regular needs through-out the month. Thanks especially to the Sugar Canes, Friday Date Night, The Gathering Place and our HEB grocery store on University and Rt.6. We also especially thank our local Boy Scout Troup #911 and Sugar Land Middle School for holding food drives to help stock our food pantry. We always welcome donations of non-perishable foods like breakfast cereals, canned fruits, canned vegetables and meats, 2lb sizes of flour and sugar, 1lb sizes of rice and pinto beans. Donations of diapers sizes 1 through 6 and baby wipes are also needed. Our business hours are Mondays and Fridays between 10:00am. and 1:00pm. Please do not leave donated items near the office entrances as it is not manned 24/7. Food items can be dropped off at the SVdP office during our business hours, or put in the donation boxes located just in-side the church and chapel entrances. Clothing items should be put in the large blue SVdP donation box located in the parking lot area between the Family Life Center and the Em-maus Chapel. We cannot accept donations of electrical or electronic items for safety reasons. If you leave them we may have to pay to recycle them. Thank you, and please continue to support our SVdP ministry financially and with your prayers. We believe that all positive changes we make in someone’s life are the result of God working through us. Thank you for enabling us to do God’s work on your behalf. May God Bless our many Donors and Volunteers! -SVDP Staff

Knights of Columbus

“Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest

Open to all students ages 5-14 $50.00 - award for first place winners in each age group. Age Groups: 5-7; 8-10; 11-14 Winning posters will be forwarded to the next level of competition. First-place posters, in each age group, that advance all the way to the International Level will receive: $250.00 - for First Place $100.00 - for the two runner-ups All Posters are due by December 15, 2017. For more detailed information and entry form, please contact Sam Gonzalez at 281-980-8762 or email at GClan@windstream.net

Living Covenant in a Contract World A Scripture-based Advent Retreat for Married Couples

Cameron Retreat Center, Houston December 1 - 3, 2017

We invite you and your spouse to spend one Advent weekend with God, looking at your life together, having time and space to enjoy one another without the usual distractions and so to look forward with increased joy to Christmas. A perfect gift to each other—quiet time to grow together in love. The cost is $225 per couple includes overnight accommodations, 4 meals and snacks. Register online at www.familylifeministryhouston.org/registration-for-living-covenant.html For more info, contact Joe & Cindy DeVet at 713-683-8544

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P S Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sandra Aguilar Enrique Barajas Rita Beckey Teresinha B. Bitdinger Mary Camacho Matthew Cortes Jan Counts Karen Cromer Ann Davidson Raul De Freitas Dennis Deruytter Brittany Dodson Gerry Doyle JoAnn Duncan Maria Elvira Andrea Catalina Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon Martha Gonzalez Bernice Guess Deacon Glenn Haller Ann Hamilton Edith Hartensteiner Alice Hicks Tyler Hill Larry Klaus Arnold Knoche Judy Lancaster Alfredo Hernandez Lara Paul Matocha Dick Memmer Hertha Meyer Julia G. Moreno Rocio Munoz June & Wilma Narvacan Rita Nauck Mildred Netardus Fr. Roy Oggero Annette O’Shea Janne Perez-Quila Joe Puga Mary Lou Ramsey Bernadette Roberts Barbara M. Saenz

Gwen Salisbury Patricia Shannon Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Jerelyn Walker

I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee, I adore Thee, O Blessed Trinity, one God; have mercy on me now and at the hour of my death

and save me. -Indulgence. 300 days

P R P F D Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetu-al light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Deacon Frank Cromer, Deacon Don Senger, Kath-leen Melancon, Garland Melancon, Will DeVaney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen, Mary Ann Hines, Anita Morales, Fonny Van Til-borg, Evaristo Tovar, Richard Harnois, Symbol Or-deneaux, Martha Kocich, Tony Medina, Anabel Go-mez, Margarita Padilla, Curtis Durio, Myriam Cha-vez, Jane Rivera, Theresa Mikolajczak, Paula John-son, Bolivia Schlabach, James Hopkins, Frances Scott, Thomas Koon, Amalia Ponce DeLeon, Elmo Ordeneaux, Carlos Hernandez, Santiago Abaigar, Efrain Lee Davis, Joyce Franklin, Bob Roberts, Anita Swoboda, Jeannine Pencak, Jorge Cavazos Jr., Ana Daisy Valencia, Joseph David Welsh, Christop-her Lee Johnson, Martin Stieb, Margarita Tobon, Andrew Dojs, Kim Poroo, Maria S. Melendez

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:31-46).

1 - St. Theresa School 9 - CCE Conference Room

2 - Community Center 10 - Parish Office 3 - Emmaus Chapel 11 - Church 4 - Family Life Center/Gym 12 - Temporary Office 5 - Choir Room 13 - Li le Flower Chapel 6 - Youth Lounge 14 - Rooms (B1 - B11) 7 - St. Catherine Room (Rm A) 15 - St. Vincent de Paul 8 - St. Thomas More Room (Rm B) 16 - Knights of Columbus

O L J C , K U

Almighty ever-living God,

whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation set free from slavery, may render your majesty service

and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.

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.