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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

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

Weekdays ● Entre Semana

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

Miércoles 6:00 p.m. (en Español)

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Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

Miércoles

7:00 p.m. (Español)

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

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

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

*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………………………….. St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Report…………...…… Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… First Friday Vigil……………………………….…..… Discovering Love with Clarity……………………..... Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Knights of Columbus Citizenship Essay Contest…... Parish contact information………………......................

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On the cover: Tissot, James. The Pharisees Questions Jesus.

1886 - 1894, opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper,

Brooklyn Museum, New York City.

S A S Holy Day of Obligation

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Mass Schedule 6:00 p.m. English (Vigil Mass)

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Mass Schedule 6:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Español

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All Souls Day

Thursday, November 2, 2017 Mass Schedule

6:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Latin, Traditional Form* (homily in English and Español)

*The Evening Mass will feature the

magnificent Requiem Mass by Gabriel Fauré and will be followed by a

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

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Dear Friends,

Thank you, again, to the more than 270 parish families who have made their pledge to our capital campaign. We have surpassed our first goal and are more than 75% toward our second (“Challenge”) goal. We need only $800,000 more to reach that goal! I encourage all families to join in this important campaign for our parish. We have more than 5300 registered families, yet less than 300 have made a pledge. Please pray about how you can participate and make your pledge as soon as possible. On a related note, some have asked if their campaign pledge takes the place of their regular Sunday giving, or tithe. The short answer is “no.” To embark on a capital campaign is an extra-ordinary effort, meant to address extra-ordinary parish needs. Our weekend offertory can only support basic, budgeted parish needs (and even that has to be supplemented by the Parish Bazaar each year). This is why we ask you to discern what your family can afford to pledge and why we say it is a “sacrificial” gift. In light of this, any pledge amount—no matter how big or small—is greatly appreci-ated, and we can only reach our next goal through the combined sacrifice of many families. Remember, too, that providing for the material needs of the church is one of our primary responsibilities as members of the Christian faithful (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2043). We give not just to keep ourselves comfortable for an hour or so on Sunday while “the professionals” bring others to Jesus, but out of our own need to imitate and participate in the outpouring of Christ on the Cross—so that other may meet Jesus through us. Supporting the parish financially is just one aspect of this, of course, but it is an integral one. At all the Mass times next weekend, some of your fellow parishioners will personally ask for your support and testify to the ways in which this campaign has contributed to their own life of faith. Please be attentive to their courageous witness. Thank you, once again, for your continued support for Saint Theresa Catholic Church and this capital campaign. Praying that the Lord in his providence will strengthen you as you seek to heed his commandments, I am Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Eurel Manzano

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NOTICE

F P Please be advised that a former priest by the name of Carlos Rodolfo Al-varado Escobar Zenon has been pre-sent in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, offering to celebrate Masses and exorcisms in private homes, de-spite his dismissal from the clerical state (priesthood) by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome in 2013. He is not authorized to en-gage in priestly ministry or present himself as a priest. Please note that he may be using any one of the following or a combination of names listed be-low to identify himself:

Carlos Alvarado Rodolfo Escobar Rodolfo Alvarado Carlos Zeron Carlos Escobar Rodolfo Zeron

If you have any information regarding Carlos Rodolfo Alvarado Ecobar Zeron or his whereabouts, please con-tact the Chancellor's Office at the Archdiocese: 713-652-8203

Have a blessed All Saints Day!

Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 1 for All Saints Day. We will re-open on

Thursday, November 2.

There will be no evening (6:00 p.m.) confessions on either

Tuesday, October 31st or Thursday, November 2nd.

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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 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La próxima clase es el 12 de Noviembre a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Tere-sa, Son invitados a asistir una entrevista de preparación 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 9 de No-viembre 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.

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Felicidades a Eduardo De Jesús

Vivanco en la publicación de su nuevo libro:

77 Oraciones de un Pecador Arrepentido!

En “77 Oraciones de un pecador arrepentido” puedo verme a mí mismo y los grandes momentos de mi vida y también las preguntas de un hombre que busca la

fuente de la Vida y de la Gracia. Pido también al Ser Supremo, que esta obra sirva para llamar de vuelta a casa (la Santa Iglesia Católica) a aquellos que, como yo, se alejaron de Dios. Empecé participando en el coro y cantando el salmo, puesto que, “el salmo no se lee, se canta” como me recomendó un querido amigo. Después, leyendo la biografía del Santo del dia, empecé a acudir diariamente a la Santa Misa. Un dia fui invitado por el diácono de mi parroquia, Quien de la Gloria de Dios goce, a tomar el curso para Diaconado Permanente. Y de ahí en adelante, de Dios, mi amigo y mi todo, yo no me separo.

Copias del nuevo libro están disponibles en el oficina de la

parroquia. La donación sugerida es $10.00.

NOTICIA

E S Tenga en cuenta que un ex sacerdote llamado Carlos Rodolfo Alvarado Es-cobar Zerón ha estado presente en la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston y ofreciendo celebrar Misas y exorcismos en hogares privados, a pesar de su re-chazo del estado clerical (Sacerdocio) por parte de la Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe en Roma en 2013. El no está autorizado para participar en el ministerio sacerdotal ni presentarse como sacerdote. Tenga en cuenta que puede estar usando cualquiera de los siguientes o una combinación de los nombres que figuran a continuación para identificarse: Carlos Alvarado Rodolfo Escobar Rodolfo Alvarado Carlos Zeron Carlos Escobar Rodolfo Zeron

Si tiene alguna información sobre Car-los Rodolfo Alvarado Escobar Zeron o su paradero, comuníquese con la Ofici-na del Canciller en la Arquidiócesis: 713-652-8203

¡El Quinto (V) Encuentro viene a Santa Teresita!

El programa del V Encuentro

iniciará el próximo 5 de Noviembre del 2017, después de la Misa de

8:00 a.m. en el Centro Comunitario. ¡Busquen y vengan!

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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 29 de Octubre del 2017 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están estructurados 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, Gracias, una vez más, a las más de 270 familias de la parroquia que han hecho su promesa a nuestra Campaña Capital. Hemos superado nuestra primera meta y estamos más del 75% en nuestra segunda meta ("Desafío"). ¡Solo necesitamos $ 800,000 más para alcanzar ese objetivo! Animo a todas las familias a unirse a esta importante campaña para nuestra parroquia. Tenemos más de 5300 familias registradas, pero menos de 300 han hecho una promesa. Por favor, oren sobre cómo pueden participar y hacer su promesa lo más pronto posible. En una nota relacionada, algunos han preguntado si la promesa de su campaña toma el lugar de su ofrenda dominical habitual, o el diezmo. La respuesta breve es "no". Empren-der una Campaña Capital es un esfuerzo extraordinario, destinado a atender necesidades extraordinarias de la parroquia. Nuestro ofertorio de fin de semana solo puede apoyar necesidades parroquiales básicas y presupuestadas (e incluso eso tiene que ser comple-mentado por el Bazar Parroquial cada año). Es por eso que le pedimos que discierna lo que su familia puede permitirse prometer y por qué decimos que es un regalo "sacrificial". A la luz de esto, cualquier cantidad de promesa, no importa cuán grande o pequeña sea, es muy apreciada, y solo podemos alcanzar nuestra próxima meta a través del sacrificio combinado de muchas familias. Recuerde, también, que proveer las necesidades materiales de la iglesia es una de nuestras principales responsabilidades como miembros de los fieles cristianos (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, 2043). No nos limitamos a mantenernos cómo-dos durante una hora más o menos el domingo mientras "los profesionales" traen a otros a Jesús, pero por nuestra propia necesidad de imitar y participar en el derramamiento de Cristo en la Cruz, para que otros se encuentren con Jesús a través de nosotros Apoyar a la parroquia financieramente es solo un aspecto de esto, por supuesto, pero es integral. En todas las Misa del próximo fin de semana, algunos de los feligreses le pedirán personal-mente su apoyo y darán testimonio de las formas en que esta campaña ha contribuido a su propia vida de fe. Por favor, estén atentos a su valiente testimonio. Gracias, una vez más, por su continuo apoyo a la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa y a esta Campaña Capital. Orando para que el Señor en su providencia los fortalezca mientras buscan escuchar sus mandamientos, yo soy Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, Rev. Eurel Manzano

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS- STCS Now Enrolling

PreK-3 through 8th grade

We are still accepting applica-tions for the 2017-2018 school year! Contact the school office at (281) 494-1157 to request application materials or visit

our website at www.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.

HELP WANTED STCS seeking music

instructors

STCS is seeking after-school and weekend music instructors for Saint Theresa Conservato-ry, a ministry of Saint Theresa

Catholic School.

We are seeking instructors qualified for violin, cello, piano, clarinet and flute.

Those interested in applying may contact Zachary Turner at zturner@sttheresacatholicsc

hool.org.

Please join us for a tour of our school and learn more about Classical Education and our Mission!

O H Tuesday, November 7, 2017

9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Lady Griffins complete their first victorious season!

Our middle school girls’

volleyball team ended their inaugural season with a major

victory! Thank you to Mrs. Evelyn Copelin and

Miss Betty Pruski for discovering hidden talents among our athletes. We are

proud of them and you. Go Griffins!!!

House of More earns Top Honors at the House Tournament

On October 12th and 13th our middle school students had the chance to

compete against each other in our an-nual House Tournament at Camp Cho Yeh. All students participated in ac-

tivities that challenged their leadership skills and courage. The House of

More was victorious. When you next visit our campus please remember to look for their House Flag which will

wave over our school until next year’s highly anticipated tournament!

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SVDP Report for September 2017 Utilities $5,212.40 Housing assistance $3,394.15 Food Pantry $3,723.25 Office Supplies $49.00 Gas/Gift Card Purchases $400.00 Total $12,778.80 Client family members served 663 Bags of food distributed 514 Volunteer hours donated 309 We give thanks to our generous parishioners and the many individual people that contribute to our regular needs throughout the month. Thanks especially to the Sugar Canes, Friday Date Night and our HEB grocery store on University and Rt.6. October is the month that volunteers at the food pantry prepare for Thanksgiving by sending letters to our local schools and boy scouts encouraging them to hold food drives in support of our SVdP ministry. Food drives of non-perishable food are vital to our food pantry as they enable us to focus our financial resources, helping needy families struggling to pay their bills after hurricane Harvey. Yes, two months after the hurricane we are still helping families recover from this disaster. If your child’s school is holding a Thanksgiving food drive please make it an opportunity to teach them the importance of thinking of others before self by encouraging them to get involved. We welcome donations of non perishable foods like break-fast cereals, canned fruits, vegetables and meats, flour and sugar, rice and beans. Donations of diapers sizes 1 through 6 and baby wipes are also requested. Our business hours are Mondays and Fridays between 10:00am. and 1:00pm. Please do not leave donated items near the office en-trances 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 inside the Church and Chapel entrances. Clothing items should be put in the large blue SVdP donation box located in the parking lot area be-tween the Family Life Center and the Emmaus 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 minis-try 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

Sharing Sunday Christmas Gift Program

We are gearing up again to help parish families in need of assistance at Christmas. Recipient families must be registered members of Saint Theresa’s. The SVDP gift program is for children only—babies through 17 years old. Please come by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Theresa Church to sign up [to receive help]: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Monday OR Friday)

Assistance Sign-Up Dates: October 30 November 3 November 6 November 10

November 13

Domingo de Compartir Programa de Regalos De Navidad

Este programa es para las familias de la parro-quia que necesitan asistencia en la Navidad. Las familias deben ser miembros registrados en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa. El programa de regalo SVDP es solo para niños, de bebés hasta la edad de 17 años. Por favor venga a la sociedad de San Vicente De Paul en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa para inscribirse de: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Lunes o Viernes)

Las fechas para inscribirse son: Octubre 30 Noviembre 3 Noviembre 6 Noviembre 10

Noviembre 13

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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 roland@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: November 11

St. Theresa Youth Evangelization Presents:

Middle School

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Dates: November 2nd

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, October 30, 2017 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Raul Contreras Garcia 8:30 a.m. Joe & Janie Knezek Tuesday, October 31 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Pascual & Elena Derama 8:30 a.m. Frank Strieder 6:00 p.m. Joyce Franklin Wednesday, November 1 All Saints 6:45 a.m. Joseph Phat Nguyen 8:30 a.m. Kevin Hingvillo 12:10 p.m. Anastacia & Felino Castillo 5:00 p.m. Fr. James T. Moore 7:00 p.m. Armando Rivera Thursday, November 2 All Souls’ Day 6:45 a.m. Alida Obiyan 8:30 a.m. Erick Parker 5:00 p.m. Mary Ellen Krall 7:00 p.m. Celebrant Intentions Friday, November 3 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Celebrant Intentions 8:30 a.m. Celebrant Intentions Saturday, November 4 St. Charles Borromeo 8:30 a.m. Aley Thomas 5:00 p.m. Gloria Emetarom Sunday, November 5 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 a.m. Parish Family 8:00 a.m. Salvador & Rodolfo Sanchez 10:00 a.m. Martha & Elvin Kocich 12:00 p.m. Pro-Life Intentions 2:00 p.m. Epigmenia Gonzalez 5:00 p.m. Club Unidad 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, October 30 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, October 31 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, B1/7 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de María, B4 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B3/B9 Wednesday, November 1 7:00 p.m. RICA, B1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. ROC-Faith Formation, FLC 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 2 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 6:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, November 3 7:00 p.m. First Friday Vigil

Saturday, November 4 8:00 a.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B9 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, November 5 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. CCE - Pre-K 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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October 22, 2017 $ 31,974 Online Giving $ 3,850 Total $ 35,824

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D S F 2017 Totals as of October 22, 2017

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 164,439 Payments $ 151,367

405 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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O H !

Sunday November 5, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1800 W. Grand Parkway N. Katy, Texas 77449

Please plan to attend and see why it’s a great day to

become a Lion!

You will have the opportunity to learn more about our col-lege preparatory curriculum, tour the campus, meet faculty &

administration as well as current students & parents.

For more information visit our website at www.sj23lions.org, call the Main Office at 281.693.1000 or

email admissions@sj23lions.org.

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The ladies of the parish are invited to a morn-ing of prayer on Wednesday, November 1,

2017 from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the chapel.

The day includes adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, preached meditations, time for private prayer, and the opportunity

for confession.

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November 3, 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

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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Sunday, November 12, 2017

11:00 a.m. with Archbishop Fiorenza

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 1111 St. Joseph Parkway

Houston, TX 77002

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F S , D , E C : R D S

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

November 15 • 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 some-thing 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!

NO INQUIRY NOVEMBER 1,

ALL SAINTS DAY

The next Inquiry Gathering will be Wednesday, November 8, 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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October 30, 2017 through November 5, 2017 Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b -- 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

L S 30 de Octubre del 2017 al 5 de Noviembre del 2017 Lunes: Rom 8:12-17; Lc 13:10-17 Martes: Rom 8:18-25; Lc 13:18-21 Miércoles: Apo 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Jueves: Sab 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11 o 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Viernes: Rom 9:1-5; Lc 14:1-6 Sábado: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Lc 14:1, 7-11 Domingo: Mal 1:14b -- 2:2b, 8-10; Sal 131 (130); 1 Tes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: Ex 22:20-26; Sal 18 (17); 1 Tes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

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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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Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship

Essay Contest

Open to all Catholic students currently in grades 8 - 12. $50.00 - award for first place winners in each grade. Winning essays will be forwarded to the next level of competition. Essays, at each grade level, that advance all the way to the International level will receive: $300.00 - for First Place $100.00 - for the two runner-ups All essays are due by November 15, 2017 For more detailed information and entry forms, please contact Sam Gonzalez at 281-980-8762 or via e-mail at GClan@windstream.net or by visiting www.kc4204.org

Learn English Ministry

We got off to a slow start due to Hurricane Harvey but now students are returning and we are in desperate need of more

teachers—especially at St. Theresa Parish on Saturdays.

No teaching experience is required.

If you can speak English, you can share your skill with other adults. Each new volunteer is paired with an

experienced volunteer.

Contact Tricia Hinson, 346-857-7193 or Pat Fahy, 281-455-0998 :

learnenglishministry.sta@gmail.com

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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 12627 W. Bellfort Ave. Sugar Land, TX 77478

The international Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was entrusted to the World Apostolate of Fatima in 1947 to travel around the world, is on an historic two-year journey across the USA—and will ar-rive at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish on Tuesday, November 14th! All are invited to process into our sanctuary that morning at 8:00 a.m. with the Pilgrim Statue, where a Mass in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will follow. The Statue may be venerated throughout the day, interspersed with devotion, a talk on the apparitions at Fatima, and closing Benediction at 6:30 p.m. The Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace began in March 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Angel of Peace and the Blessed Mother at Fatima, Portugal. At the Tour’s conclusion in December 2017 the statue will have visit-ed 100 dioceses and all 50 states. The goal of the Tour is to allow Our Lady of Fatima to claim her dominion over America through her Immaculate Heart, and to bring the urgent message of Fatima—the Peace Plan from Heaven—to a world in need. It also encourages devotion through personal consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which was the mission given to the Fatima visionary Lucia dos Santos by Our Lady and Our Lord. For more information call 281-240-6121.

St. Theresa

Morning Classes 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturdays Only

St. Thomas Aquinas

Morning Classes: Evening Classes: 9:00 am - 10:30 am 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Mon. & Wed. Mon. & Wed. Tues. & Thur.

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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 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

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord” (John 14:23).

1 - St. Theresa School 9 - CCE Conference Room

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

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Almighty ever-living God,

increase our faith, hope and charity, and make us love what you command,

so that we may merit what you promise.

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.