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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH OCTOBER 25, 2015

ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD SUGAR LAND, TX 77498 281-494-1156

WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

S T . T H E R E S A P A R I S H A R C H D I O C E S E O F G A L V E S T O N — H O U S T O N


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CONFESSION

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 Mass Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

WEEKDAYS ENTRE SEMANA

Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY SÁBADO

8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass

SUNDAY DOMINGO

7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE

CONTENTS

Pope Francis………………..…...…….………….….. Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. Papa Francisco…....……….…...….….…………...… Avisos en Español……….. .…..……….…...……….. Relics of St. Maria Goretti……………………….….. Faith Formation/School...…………....……………… Mass Intentions……………………………………….. Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. Sharing Sunday…......……………………...………... RCIA Q & A…….…………………………………….. Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..………… Men’s Spiritual Formation Group….……………….. Parish contact information………………..............

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COMMEMORATION OF ALL

THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

All Souls Day

Monday, November 2, 2015

Mass Schedule

6:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

12:00 Noon (at St. Luke’s Hospital)

5:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. (Bilingual)


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Pope Francis: Homily for Sunday Mass with Canonizations 2015-10-18 Vatican Radio Today’s biblical readings present the theme of service. They call us to follow Jesus on the path of humility and the cross.

The prophet Isaiah depicts the Servant of the Lord (53:10-11) and his mission of salvation. The Servant is not someone of illustrious lineage; he is despised, shunned by all, a man of sorrows. He does not do great things or make memorable speeches; instead, he fulfils God’s plan through his humble, quiet presence and his suffering. His mission is carried out in suffering, and this enables him to understand those who suffer, to shoulder the guilt of others and to make atonement for it. The abandonment and sufferings of the Servant of the Lord, even unto death, prove so fruitful that they bring redemption and salvation to many.

Jesus is the Servant of the Lord. His life and death, marked by an attitude of utter service (cf. Phil 2:7), were the cause of our salvation and the reconciliation of mankind with God. The kerygma, the heart of the Gospel, testifies that his death and resurrection fulfilled the prophecies of the Servant of the Lord. Saint Mark tells us how Jesus confronted the disciples James and John. Urged on by their mother, they wanted to sit at his right and left in God’s Kingdom (cf. Mk 10:37), claiming plac-es of honour in accordance with their own hierarchical vision of the Kingdom. Their horizon was still clouded by illusions of earthly fulfilment. Jesus then gives a first “jolt” to their notions by speaking of his own earthly journey: “The cup that I drink you will drink… but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared” (vv. 39-40). With the image of the cup, he assures the two that they can fully partake of his destiny of suffering, without, however, promising their sought-after places of honour. His response is to invite them to follow him along the path of love and service, and to reject the worldly temptation of seeking the first place and commanding others.

Faced with people who seek power and success, the disciples are called to do the opposite. Jesus warns them: “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant” (vv. 42-44). The-se words show us that service is the way for authority to be exercised in the Christian community. Those who serve others and lack real prestige exercise genuine authority in the Church. Jesus calls us to see things differently, to pass from the thirst for power to the joy of quiet service, to suppress our instinctive desire to exercise power over others, and instead to exercise the virtue of humility.

After proposing a model not to imitate, Jesus then offers himself as the ideal to be followed. By imitating the Master, the community gains a new outlook on life: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ran-som for many” (v. 45). In the biblical tradition, the Son of Man is the one who receives from God “dominion, glory and kingship” (Dan 7:14). Jesus fills this image with new meaning. He shows us that he enjoys dominion because he is a serv-ant, glory because he is capable of abasement, kingship because he is fully prepared to lay down his life. By his passion and death, he takes the lowest place, attains the heights of grandeur in service, and bestows this upon his Church.

There can be no compatibility between a worldly understanding of power and the humble service which must characterize authority according to Jesus’ teaching and example. Ambition and careerism are incompatible with Christian discipleship; honour, success, fame and worldly triumphs are incompatible with the logic of Christ crucified. Instead, compatibility


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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.

FORMACIÓN PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS

PREPARACIÓN DE BAUTISMO INFANTIL: A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certificado 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 cla-se. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practi-cantes, confirmados y si es casado, casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo do-mingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los pa-dres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Cer-tificado de asistencia al final de la cla-se aquellos padres o padrinos que no bautizaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156 ext. 228 y ha-ble con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxi-ma Clase será el 8 de noviembre a las 3:15 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacra-mentos? Para mas información clases de preparación para bautismo, comu-nión y confirmación por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-494-1156. 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 al 281-494-1156 para mas in-formación.

CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacra-mentos de Reconciliación y Comu-nión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligato-ria para los padres solamente. La pri-mer clase se llevara acabo el Martes 3 de noviembre a las 7:00 p.m.

GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN Y APOSTOLADO

APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ: El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Para mayor Informa-ción por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reú-ne 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: Este grupo esta abierto a la comunidad, se reúne los domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para informa-ción: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO FRATERNIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN MARIA: El coro práctica los lu-nes 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 llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 DEVOCIÓN AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN: El primer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Informa-ción: Loreto Casillas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289.

PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invita-dos a asistir un seminario de prepara-ción matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de prepa-ración. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase lla-mando al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario será el Jueves 12 de noviembre del 2015 en el Sa-lón FLC-A. CATEQUESIS: Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kinder al 8 gra-do. Catequesis es un proceso conti-nuo de evangelicacion, educación, formación y conversión que dura toda la vida. Nuestro catequesis ya comenzó. Nunca es tarde para regis-trarse. 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.

DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para ni-ños que desean la formación para recibir los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagra-da Comunión. Esta clase es en con-junto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comenzó del año escolar (1 de sep-tiembre). Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 de la tarde. La próxima clase 8 de noviembre. Para información al 281-494-1156.

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Homilía del Papa: “La salvación es la amistad entre nosotros y Dios”

2015-10-20 Radio Vaticana

Dios da siempre con generosidad su gracia a los hombres que, en cambio, tienen “la costumbre de medir las situaciones”: comprender la abundancia del amor divino es siempre fruto de una gracia. Lo afirmó el Papa Francisco en su homilía de la Misa matutina celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Marta.

Abundante. El amor de Dios por el hombre es así. De una generosidad que al hombre en cambio se le escapa, demasiado habituado a medirse cuando decide donar algo de lo que posee. Es la clave con la que el Papa Bergoglio leyó el pasaje de San Pablo. La salvación que trae Jesús, que supera la caída de Adán, es una demostración de este darse con abundan-cia. Y la salvación – explicó el Santo Padre –, “es la amistad entre nosotros y Él”:

“¿Cómo da Dios, en este caso la amistad, toda nuestra salvación? Da como dice que nos dará a nosotros cuando hacemos una obra buena: nos dará una medida buena, apretada, colma, desbordante… Pero esto hace pensar en la abundancia y esta palabra, ‘abundancia’, en este pasaje es repetida tres veces. Dios da en abundancia hasta el punto que Pablo dice, como resumen final: ‘Donde abundó el pecado sobreabundó la gracia’. Sobreabunda, todo. Y esto es el amor de Dios: sin medida. Todo sí mismo”.

Un Dios que sale

Sin medida como el padre de la parábola evangélica, que todos los días otea el horizonte para ver si su hijo ha decidido volver a él. “El corazón de Dios – afirmó Francisco – no está cerrado: siempre está abierto. Y cuando nosotros llegamos, como aquel hijo, nos abraza, nos besa: un Dios que hace fiesta”:

“Dios no es un Dios mezquino: Él no conoce la mezquindad. Él da todo. Dios no es un Dios inmóvil: Él mira, espera que nosotros nos convirtamos. Dios es un Dios que sale: sale a buscar, a buscar a cada uno de nosotros. ¿Pero esto es verdad? Cada día Él nos busca, nos está buscando. Como ya ha hecho, como ya ha dicho, en la Parábola de la oveja perdida o de la moneda perdida: busca. Siempre es así”.

Abrazo sin medida

El Santo Padre reafirmó asimismo que en el cielo se hace “más fiesta” por un solo pecador que se convierte que por cien que permanecen justos. Y sin embargo – reconoció Francisco – “no es fácil, con nuestros criterios humanos”, pequeños y limitados, “comprender el amor de Dios”. Se lo comprende por una “gracia”, como lo había comprendido – recordó el Pontífice – la religiosa de 84 años de edad que conoció en su diócesis, y que aún se desplazaba constantemente por los pasillos del hospital para hablar con una sonrisa del amor de Dios a los enfermos. Ella – concluyó el Papa – ha tenido “el don de entender este misterio, esta sobreabundancia” del amor de Dios, que la mayoría no ve:

“Es verdad, nosotros siempre tenemos la costumbre de medir las situaciones, las cosas con las medidas que nosotros tene-mos: y nuestras medidas son pequeñas. Por esto nos hará bien pedir al Espíritu Santo la gracia, rezar al Espíritu Santo, la gracia de acercarnos al menos un poco para entender este amor y tener el deseo de ser abrazados, besados con aquella medida sin límites”.


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ORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO Por S. Tomás Aquino

Te doy gracias Señor Padre Santo, Dios Todopoderoso y eterno porque aunque soy un siervo pecador y sin mérito alguno, has querido alimentar-me misericordiosamente con el cuerpo y la sangre de tu hijo Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

Que esta sagrada comunión no vaya a ser para mi ocasión de castigo sino causa de perdón y salvación.

Que sea para mi armadura de fe, es-cudo de buena voluntad; que me libre de todos mis vicios y me ayude a su-perar mis pasiones desordenadas; que aumente mi caridad y mi paciencia mi obediencia y humildad, y mi capa-cidad para hacer el bien.

Que sea defensa inexpugnable contra todos mis enemigos, visibles e invisi-bles; y guía de todos mis impulsos y deseos

Que me una más íntimamente a ti, único y verdadero Dios y me conduz-ca con seguridad al banquete del cie-lo, donde tu, con tu hijo y el Espíritu Santo, eres luz verdadera, satisfacción cumplida gozo perdurable y felicidad perfecta.

Por Cristo, Nuestro Señor. Amén.

ANUNCIOS

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 infor-mación llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregri-na a casa una semana? Regístrese des-pués 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 informa-ción con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 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 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. ORACION Y VIDA: Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: Santo Tomas cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: [email protected] 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 llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333. ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: El rosario se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para infor-mación llame a Janie Leos al 281-240-7938.

NUEVO PROGRAMA DE SANTA TERESITA!

Grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos se reúnen cada miércoles y viernes de 7:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. en el Salón B-5. Se inicia por primera ves el miércoles 23 de septiembre. La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan problemas con el alcohol.

Para mas información llame a Oscar Santaella al 832-359-4543

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SHARING SUNDAY PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD

Sharing Sunday es un ministerio que anualmente distribuye regalos a fami-lias necesitadas. Las familias deben de ser miembros activos en nuestra parro-quia de St. Theresa. Este programa es solamente para niños.

Favor de venir a la ofician de St. Vi-cente De Paul de St. Theresa para ins-cribir a sus niños el lunes o viernes de 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Las fechas que se estarán tomando las inscripciones serán octubre 30, noviembre 2, 6, 9, 13, y 16.

Para mas información, llame a St. Vicente de Paul al 281-242-9149

La Conmemoración de Todos los Fieles Difuntos

lunes 2 de noviembre del 2015

6:45 a.m. (Ingles)

8:30 a.m. (Ingles)

12:00 p.m. (Hospital St. Luke)

5:30 p.m. (Ingles)

7:30 p.m. (Bilingüe)


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ANNOUNCEMENTS


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YOUTH

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 Ho-ly Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, October 28, 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: [email protected].

If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and six-teen, 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 e-mail [email protected] prior to attending your first session.

R.C.I.A. NR.C.I.A. NEWSEWS

Elementary CCE is in need of substi-tute teachers and helpers for Mon-day at 4:15. We still have openings for 2nd and 3rd grade on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. During the CCE school year (Sept. —May), classes are offered at the fol-lowing times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:15 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms. Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacra-ments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804. The third Sacrament Sunday class is Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM. If you have missed one or two sacra-ment Sunday classes, Please speak with Paul Stoessel at 281-830-3804 or [email protected]. Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. The next class will be on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m.

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FAITH FORMATION

ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com

For more information about Youth Ministry Faith Formation. please call 281-494-1156 and speak to Joseph or Meghan. Joseph Mastrangelo, Director of Youth Ministry joseph@ sugarlandcatholic.com or Meghan Anderson, Asst. Coordina-tor of Youth Ministry meghan@ sugarlandcatholic.com

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

CCE has begun CCE will meet on Sundays or Mon-days 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There will be a brief meeting for Middle School CCE parents on either October 4th (Sunday) or October 5th (Monday) at 6:15 p.m. at the library on the 2nd floor of the religious education building. Please contact Roland Millare at [email protected] for more information.


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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, October 26, 2015 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Maria Tri 8:30 a.m. Rosie Jansen Tuesday, October 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Salvador & Rodolfo Sanchez 8:30 a.m. Ann Marie Roussel Wednesday, October 28 Sts. Simon and Jude 6:45 a.m. Steve F. Sciba 8:30 a.m. Joseph, Maria & Thomas Vien Thursday, October 29 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Jessie V. Pavlicek 8:30 a.m. Jose Castillo Cruz Friday, October 30 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Eloy Rivera 8:30 a.m. Bruce Buckles & John Heitman Saturday, October 31 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Jose Castillo Cruz 5:00 p.m. Art Cromer Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day 7:00 a.m. Parish Family 8:00 a.m. Salvador & Rodolfo Sanchez 10:00 a.m. Al Ewer & Carol Terra 12:00 p.m. Pro Life Intentions 2:00 p.m. Eluterio Rodriguez 5:00 p.m. Club Unidad One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only.

PARISH EVENTS

Monday, October 26, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session 6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad Tuesday, October 27 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 4:15 & 6:45 p.m. CCE in session 6:30 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, October 28 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:00 a.m. Mother’s Play Group, FLC 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 5:30 p.m. St. Theresa String Orchestra Rehearsal, Music Room 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 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5

Thursday, October 29 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, October 30 7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5 Saturday, October 31 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, November 1 9:30 a.m. Catecsimo en Español 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 9:30 a.m. Estudio de Biblia, CC 10:00 a.m. Prek—Kinder CCE, Rm 3-6 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday Make Up 6:15 p.m. Youth Group CCE 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7 6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE

SUNDAY OFFERTORY October 18, 2015 $ 35,664 Online Giving $ 5,110 Total $ 40,774

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015

Totals as of October 18, 2015

Goal $ 199,000 Pledged $ 157,948 Payments $ 143,550 Payments Due $ 55,451

459 Participants

*Please note that the financial figures of the 2006 Capital Campaign will no longer be published. Feel free to contact the church office with any questions in this regard or to request an update.

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ANNUAL TAMALE SALE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SOCIETY

Pickup date: Sunday, October 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Communi-ty Center kitchen. Cost: $12.00 per dozen. Pre-orders only. Proceeds are for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebra-

tion on December 12 and the society’s expenses.

SHARING SUNDAY CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM Sign-Up at St Vincent De Paul

Sharing Sunday is our annual gift distribution for needy families. The program is for families in need of assistance at Christmas - must be a registered members of St. There-sa Catholic Church. The St. Vincent De Paul gift pro-gram is for children only. Please come by the St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Theresa Church to sign up on Monday or Friday from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. The dates to sign-up are October 30, November 2, 6, 9, 13, and 16.

Court St. Theresa of Lisieux is looking for new members. We meet on the fourth (4th) Monday of the month. Our next meeting will be Monday, October 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Basil Hall (across the street from St. There-sa Church).

For more information call Colleen Hermann, Regent at 281-313-3819.

exists between Jesus, “the man of sorrows”, and our suf-fering. The Letter to the Hebrews makes this clear by presenting Jesus as the high priest who completely shares our human condition, with the exception of sin: “We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin” (4:15). Jesus exercises a true priesthood of mercy and compassion. He knows our difficulties at first hand, he knows from within our human condition; the fact that he is without sin does not prevent him from understanding sinners. His glory is not that born of ambition or the thirst for power; it is is the glory of one who loves men and women, who ac-cepts them and shares in their weakness, who offers them the grace which heals and restores, and accompa-nies them with infinite tenderness amid their tribulations.

Each of us, through baptism, share in our own way in Christ’s priesthood: the lay faithful in the common priest-hood, priests in the ministerial priesthood. Consequently, all of us can receive the charity which flows from his open heart, for ourselves but also for others. We become “channels” of his love and compassion, especially for those who are suffering, discouraged and alone.

The men and women canonized today unfailingly served their brothers and sisters with outstanding humility and charity, in imitation of the divine Master. Saint Vincent Grossi was a zealous parish priest, ever attentive to the needs of his people, especially those of the young. For all he was concerned to break the bread of God’s word, and thus became a Good Samaritan to those in greatest need.

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception devoted her life, with great humility, to serving the least of our broth-ers and sisters, especially the children of the poor and the sick.

The holy spouses Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin practised Christian service in the family, creating day by day an environment of faith and love which nurtured the vocations of their daughters, among whom was Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.

The radiant witness of these new saints inspires us to persevere in joyful service to our brothers and sisters, trusting in the help of God and the maternal protection of Mary. From heaven may they now watch over us and sustain us by their powerful intercession.


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I could never be a RCIA sponsor. I don't know my faith? A sponsor, as a representative of the community, ac-companies a candidate on their journey to becoming practicing Catholics. They are asked to share their faith experiences, not teach theology. Sponsors invite their candidates to church activities like special prayer ser-vices, such as Stations of the Cross in Lent, as well as date night, fish frys or the bazaar. Sponsors check in with their candidates to see how they and their families are doing. They may have their candidates and family over for dinner, for example. A sponsor gives testimony and stands as a witness to the candidate’s moral character, faith and intention espe-cially before the candidate can be initiated.

Have a question about RCIA? Email: [email protected]

R.C.I.A. Q & AR.C.I.A. Q & A

ONLINE GIVING The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution account and scheduling. This op-tion can be a great way to support your church and hon-or the Lord with your resources. If you would like to begin online giving, either visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger 281-494-1156.


BEREAVEMENT MINI-RETREAT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015

ST. LAURENCE SCHOOL DINING HALL 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Live Again

Reclaiming our lives; remembering our love The facilitator will be David Joseph, a music minister, worship leader, recording artist and certified spiritual director, whose passion is to walk with others on their spiritual journey as they move towards peace, health and wholeness in their lives. If you are grieving the death of a loved one, please join us for this retreat… To register please contact Anne Marie Daniel at [email protected] or 281-265-5774

SVDP Report for September 2015 Utilities $ 3,328.00 Housing assistance $ 1,125.00 Food Pantry $ 3,403.00 Office Supplies $ 136.00 Health Assistance $ 300.00 SVDP Solidarity $ 250.00 Total $ 8,542.00 Clients served 500 Bags of food 363 Volunteers 64 Ministry to the Poor Sunday collection in September was $9,700.00 The continued generosity of St. Theresa Parish allows us to provide limited financial and non-perishable food assistance to those in need in our Par-ish and Sugar Land community. We appreciate the continued assistance and support of the St. Theresa community to help us serve those in need in our Parish and Sugar Land community. We also appreciate The Sugar Canes, and Gathering Place. H.E. B. Grocery Store is very generous in there contin-ued support for the Food Pantry. Our pantry is seeing an increase in the demand for Toilet paper, Feminine hygiene products, Laundry de-tergent, and pampers for new borns thru 2 yr olds. We are always in need of the following; flour, sugar, Cooking oil, peanut butter, jelly, soups, cereals, beans, cake mixes,....all non perishable items. Thank you SVDP Staff


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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 infor-mation, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. 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 at-tend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the second Thursday 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 prepara-tion 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 Thursday, December 4, 2015. 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 moh 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, December 8, 2015.

WEEKLY READINGS

October 26 through November 1, 2015 Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] LECTURAS SEMANAL

26 de octubre al 1 de noviembre del 2015 Lunes: Rom 8:12-17; Lc 13:10-17 Martes: Rom 8:18-25; Lc 13:18-21 Miércoles: Ef 2:19-22; Lc 6:12-16 Jueves: Rom 8:31b-39; Lc 13:31-35 Viernes: Rom 9:1-5; Lc 14:1-6 Sábado: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Lc 14:1, 7-11 Domingo: Apo 7:2-4, 9-14; Sal 24 (23); 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Trigésimo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario: Jer 31:7-9; Sal 126 (125); Heb 5:1-6; Mc 10:46-52

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9:00 p.m., 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 moral-ly faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 [email protected].


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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulle-tin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at [email protected] 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! GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or material donations for our pregnant women. Please contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected] 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 En-counter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or online www.houstonme.org. MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly "Breakfast and Prayer before Business," Leader: Deacon Frank Cromer. Wednesday, November 11, 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 interest-ing. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a friend. MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. On Sunday, November 1, 2015 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monument. 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. RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abor-tion, 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 703-728-8802 or [email protected] for more information.


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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.

Fr. Roy Oggero Margarita Iglesias Rafael Gijon Dr. Albert Romano Betty Goehring Dorothy Raska Cathy See Carlos Trejos 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 Larry Klaus Janie Segura Nicole Loper Karen Cromer Elaine Petrash Linda Kasper Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon Brandon Vos

Matt Pici Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton Jose Reymond Jaimes Larry Loper Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Jill Cutway 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 Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois Deacon Don Senger Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Margarita M. de Padilla Diane Krall Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas Jorge Medina JoAnne Henry Ron Zucker Juanita I Muniz Balvino Renoj Charlie McDonald Chris Cromer Jewel Truong Paula Johnson Bob Sullivent

PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED 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. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino, Jo Ann Castille, David Estes, Bruce Buckles, Albert Edward Ewer, Johnny Heitman, Laura Mae Davidson, Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich,

St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!

PRAYER REQUESTS


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St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you” Mark 10

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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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.

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