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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 7, 2015

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

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.

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St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, TX 77498

281-494-1156 www.SugarLandCatholic.com

R .C. I .A. TESTIMONY By John Labus

Welcome Home. I kept hearing those poignant words as a seemingly endless stream of people came forward with handshakes, hugs, kisses, tears, and well-wishes following our Confirmation.

Five of us were fortunate enough to come into the Church during the Solemnity of Christ the King in November, 2014. It truly felt like a homecoming, having spent my life in the Protestant faiths. After all, the Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches I attended in the past all draw their roots from 1,500 years of Catholic history. Ironically, I never intended to become Catholic. When I married my wife in 2013, we agreed that we would worship together. We came from different Christian faith backgrounds, but we knew there would be no “you go your way, I’ll go mine”. Since she is a cradle Catholic, there was never any question about where we would spend our Sunday mornings. I like being informed, so we started attending the RCIA inquiry classes on Wednesday night. Once we started, I was hooked! Each week after our dismissal from Mass, we were asked to talk about our experience during the Liturgy

MEMORIAL MASS FR. ROBERT RITZ, C.S.B.

There will be a memorial mass for Fr. Ritz on Saturday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m. here at St. Theresa. Habrá una misa en memoria del Padre Ritz el sábado 13 de junio a las 8:30 de la mañana aquí en Santa Teresa

ROSARY FOR FR. REYNOLDS

After fourteen years of service at St. Theresa’s, Fr. Reynolds will be leaving to begin shepherding an-other parish in Houston, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. You are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church as we pray for Fr. Reyn-olds, for Fr. Eurel Manzano, St. Theresa’s parish, and for St. Elizabeth Seton parish.


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Solemnity of Pentecost REGINA CÆLI Dear Brothers and Sisters: The feast of Pentecost makes us relive the Church’s beginnings. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles tells that, 50 days after Easter, in the house where Jesus’ disciples were, “suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house.... And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” (2:2-4). The disciples are completely transformed by this outpouring: fear is supplanted by courage, imperviousness gives way to the proclamation, and all doubt is driven away by faith filled with love. It is the “baptism” of the Church, which thus began her journey in history, guided by the power of the Holy Spir-it. This event, which changes the heart and life of the Apostles and the other disciples, is immediately felt outside the Upper Room. Indeed, that door kept locked for 50 days is finally thrust open and the first Christian Communi-ty, no longer closed in upon itself, begins speaking to crowds of different origins about the mighty works that God has done (cf. v. 11), that is to say, of the Resurrection of Jesus who was crucified. Each one present hears his own language being spoken by the disciples. The gift of the Holy Spirit restores the linguistic harmony that was lost in Babel, prefiguring the uni-versal mission of the Apostles. The

Church is not born isolated, she is born universal, one, and Catholic, with a precise identity, open to all, not closed, an identity which embraces the entire world, excluding no one. Mother Church closes her door in the face of no one, no one! Not even to the greatest sinner, to no one! This is through the power, through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Mother Church opens, opens wide her doors to every-one because she is mother. The Holy Spirit at Pentecost pours into the hearts of the disciples and begins a new season: the season of testimony and fraternity. It is a season which comes from above, comes from God, like the tongues of fire that rest on the head of each disciple. It was the flame

of love which burns all harshness; it was the tongue of the Gospel which surpasses manmade borders and reaches the hearts of the multitudes, without distinction of language, race or nationality. As on that day of Pente-cost, the Holy Spirit is poured out con-stantly even today on the Church and on each one of us so we may step out-side of our mediocrity and our imper-viousness and communicate to the entire world the merciful love of the Lord. Communicating the merciful love of the Lord: this is our mission! We too have been given the gift of the “tongue” of the Gospel and the “fire” of the Holy Spirit, so that while we proclaim Jesus risen, living and pre-sent in our midst, we may warm our

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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

BAUTISMO INFANTIL: Se requiere una copia de acta de nacimiento, los pa-dres deben tomar clases pre bautisma-les y animamos a los padrinos a parti-cipar. Las clases se ofrecen el primer domingo de cada mes. Si desean bau-tizar en Santa Teresita es necesario que pase a la oficina a inscribirse du-rante horas de oficina, lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacra-mentos? Te invitamos a asistir a las clases de preparación para bautismo, comunión y confirmación. Para mas información por favor comunícate con Cesar o Irasema Luna al 281-565-0322. RICA PARA NIÑOS: El RICA para niños es para niños de siete años o mayores que no están bautizados o bautizados en otra fe. Por favor comuníquese a la oficina de doctrina al 281-494-1156 para mas información.

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. FRANCISCANOS DE MARÍA, MISIONEROS DEL AGRADECIMIENTO: Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Sa-lón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. IMAGEN DE LA VIRGEN PEREGRINA: Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen 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 sacerdota-les y religiosas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776. ROSARIO GUADALUPANO: Se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la igle-sia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información: Janie Leos al 281-240-7938. PLANIFICACIÓN FAMILIAR NATURAL: Es segura, saludable y efectiva al igual para concebir, o posponer embarazos y es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Cató-lica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas informa-ción, por favor llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333.

CCE: CATECISMO/DOCTRINA: Nuestro Catecismo en español se llevan aca-vo como el año escolar, Septiembre a Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Para mas información porfavor llame a la oficina de Cate-cismo de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 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 Infor-mación por favor llame a Myrla Va-negas al 281-277-2730 CARISMÁTICO DE RENOVACIÓN: Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para mas in-formación llame a Patria Herrero 281-277-2431. CATECISMO Y BIBLIA: El grupo se reúne los viernes a de 7:30 a 9:00 p.m. en el salón 1 / 7. Este grupo esta abierto a toda la comunidad. Para mas infor-mación llame a Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. CORO HISPANO: Este coro práctica los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas información por favor llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext. 261. ESTUDIO BÍBLICO: El Grupo se reúne todos los domingos después de la Misa de 8:00 a.m. (de Agosto a Ma-yo). Para mas información llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651


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Solemnidad de Pentecostés REGINA COELI Queridos hermanos y hermanas: La fiesta de Pentecostés nos hace revivir los inicios de la Iglesia. El libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles narra que, cincuenta días después de la Pascua, en la casa donde se encontraban los discípulos de Jesús, «de repente se produjo des-de el cielo un estruendo, como de viento que soplaba fuertemente... y se llena-ron todos de Espíritu Santo» (2, 1-2). Esta efusión transformó completamente a los discípulos: el miedo es remplazado por la valentía, la cerrazón cede el lugar al anuncio y toda duda es expulsada por la fe llena de amor. Es el «bautismo» de la Iglesia, que así comenzaba su camino en la historia, guiada por la fuerza del Espíritu Santo. Ese evento, que cambia el corazón y la vida de los Apóstoles y de los demás discípulos, repercute inmediatamente fuera del Cenáculo. En efecto, aquella puerta mantenida cerrada durante cincuenta días, finalmente se abre de par en par, y la primera comunidad cristiana no permanece más replegada sobre sí misma, sino que comienza a hablar a la muchedumbre de diversa procedencia de las grandes cosas que Dios ha hecho (cf. v. 11), es decir, de la Resurrección de Jesús, que había sido crucificado. Y cada uno de los presentes escucha ha-blar a los discípulos en su propia lengua. El don del Espíritu restablece la armo-nía de las lenguas que se había perdido en Babel y prefigura la dimensión uni-versal de la misión de los Apóstoles. La Iglesia no nace aislada, nace universal, una, católica, con una identidad precisa, abierta a todos, no cerrada, una identi-dad que abraza al mundo entero, sin excluir a nadie. A nadie la madre Iglesia cierra la puerta en la cara, ¡a nadie! Ni siquiera al más pecador, ¡a nadie! Y esto por la fuerza, por la gracia del Espíritu Santo. La madre Iglesia abre, abre de par en par sus puertas a todos porque es madre. El Espíritu Santo, infundido en Pentecostés en el corazón de los discípulos, es el inicio de una nueva época: la época del testimonio y la fraternidad. Es un tiem-po que viene de lo alto, viene de Dios, como las llamas de fuego que se posaron sobre la cabeza de cada discípulo. Era la llama del amor que quema toda aspe-reza; era la lengua del Evangelio que traspasa los límites puestos por los hom-bres y toca los corazones de la muchedumbre, sin distinción de lengua, raza o nacionalidad. Como ese día de Pentecostés, el Espíritu Santo es derramado con-tinuamente también hoy sobre la Iglesia y sobre cada uno de nosotros para que salgamos de nuestras mediocridades y de nuestras cerrazones y comuniquemos a todo el mundo el amor misericordioso del Señor. Comunicar el amor miseri-

Novena del Sagrado Corazón comien-za el 4 de Junio a el 12 de Junio en la Capilla de la Iglesia a las 7:00 p.m.

Para mas información, por favor llame a Loreto Casillas al 832-525-3710.


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heart and also the heart of the peoples drawing near to Him, the way, truth and life. Let us entrust ourselves to the maternal intercession of Mary Most Holy, who was present as Mother in the midst of the disciples in the Upper Room: she is the mother of the Church, the mother of Jesus became moth-er of the Church. Let us entrust ourselves to Her that the Holy Spirit may descend in abundance upon the Church of our time, fill the hearts of all the faithful and kindle in them the fire of his love.

cordioso del Señor: ¡esta es nuestra misión! También a nosotros se nos da como don la «lengua» del Evangelio y el «fuego» del Espíritu Santo, para que mientras anuncia-mos a Jesús resucitado, vivo y presente entre nosotros, enardezcamos nuestro corazón y también el corazón de los pueblos acercándolos a Él, camino, verdad y vida. Nos encomendamos a la maternal intercesión de María santísima, que estaba presente como Madre en medio de los discípulos en el Cenáculo: es la madre de la Iglesia, la madre de Jesús convertida en madre de la Iglesia. Nos encomendamos a Ella a fin de que el Espíritu Santo des-cienda abundantemente sobre la Iglesia de nuestro tiem-po, colme los corazones de todos los fieles y encienda en ellos el fuego de su amor.


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Join us for Date Night the second Friday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Community Center. If you have been looking for a way to get out for a nice evening and share your faith with that special

person in your life then this is the event you have been looking for. This is also an evening to spend with old friends and to make new ones. If you are new to the parish, Date Night is a great venue for connecting with your fellow parishioners. We will have excellent din-ner, drinks fellowship, and an opportunity to learn and discuss the reasons we are Catholic. The cost is $10 per person (pay at the door). Any and all adults are welcome. Dates are not necessary. This is just an opportunity to have a good meal and a good time.

Free Child Care is Available IF you RSVP by Wednesday, June 10th. RSVP at www.catholicdatenight.net

Is Date Night for couples or for singles? Both. Date Night is for adults. We just call it Date Night, because it is a chance for people to get out of the house and have a good time.

Is Date Night only for Catholics? No. We are going to be experiencing the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith, but this is open to anybody who is open to it.

Is Date Night only for St. Theresa Parishioners? No. Feel free to bring friends from other parishes… provided you RSVP. Do I need to have a date? No. Many people come alone.

Why must I RSVP? Dinner is prepared from scratch by volunteers, and we want to provide the best experience possible. Be kind… RSVP.

Catholic Date Night Friday , June 12 at 7 :00 p .m.

LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly meeting rotation: Cou-ples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion.Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 [email protected].

If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you As a frater-nal organization of Catholic men, the Knights of Columbus has strong ties to the Church. We help strengthen the Church while offering members and their families opportunities to grow in the faith. Join us!

ONLINE GIVING: Recently we have updated our Online Giving link from our website, to a new address. If you are an Online Giving participant, this will not affect any donations you have scheduled, your account information or anything else in your account. It will, however, affect any bookmarks or favorites you may have created on your computer. Online Giv-ing is a safe and convenient way to donate to the church. To sign-up, go to sugarlandcatholic.com and click on the Online Giving logo and create an account. If you have questions, call the church office at 281-494-1156.


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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, June 10, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are struc-tured 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

During the CCE school year (September—May), classes are of-fered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. as well as on Mondays & Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms. Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacra-ments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804. Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time. Middle School CCE has begun. It is never too late to register. Please con-tact the parish office for more infor-mation 281-494-1156. Middle School CCE will meet at the following days/times: Sunday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. or Monday 6:30—8:00 p.m.

C.C.E.

FAITH FORMATION

ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY www.stymsugarland.com

Facebook (St. Theresa Youth Ministry)

Twitter (@stym_sugarland)

Instagram (@stym_sugarland)

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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, June 8, 2015 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Rosie Janssen 8:30 a.m. Arturo Marinelarena Tuesday, June 9 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Nwaokobia Family 8:30 a.m. Rosie Janssen Wednesday, June 10 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Eloy Rivera 8:30 a.m. Victoria Cachola Thursday, June 11 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Sheryl Olivier 8:30 a.m. Guadalupe Marinelarena Friday, June 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Jessie V. Pavlicek 8:30 a.m. Joseph & Thomas Saturday, June 13 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Fr. Robert Ritz 5:00 p.m. Leonard Abramcik Sunday, June 14 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. Donald Berger 8:00 a.m. Sociedad Guadalupanos 10:00 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. Richard Kandial 2:00 p.m. Francisca Linarez & Maximiliano Arias 5:00 p.m. Antoni Villegas

One may request Mass intentions by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in

PARISH EVENTS

Monday, June 8, 2015 7:00 p.m. Symbolon Part 2-School Library 7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, June 9 6:00 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A 6:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Mtg., Library 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Marriage Prep Seminar, FLC-B 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Parent Mtg., FLC Wednesday, June 10 6:45 a.m. Men’s Prayer Brkfst Mtg., FLC-A 5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg. 6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B Thursday, June 11 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 6:00 p.m. RICA, Rm 244 6:30 p.m. Carmelites Phase 1 & 2 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, June 12 6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. Date Night Saturday, June 13 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, June 14 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 9:30 a.m. Estudio de Biblia, CC 6:00 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC-B

SUNDAY OFFERTORY May 31, 2015 $ 31,737 Online Giving $ 4,057 Total $ 35,794

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN As of May 31, 2015

Pledges $ 4,457,662 Payments $ 4,077,319 Payments Due $ 380,343

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of May 31, 2015

Goal $ 199,000 Pledged $ 121,323 Payments $ 93,998 Payments Due $ 105,002

384 Participants

Budgeted Actual

Offertory $ 38,016 $ 40,075

Capital Campaign

$ 3,333 $ 3,135

Other: $ 4,258 $ 5,414

Total Income

$ 45,607 $ 48,624

Expenses $ 44,648 $ 39,076

Surplus (deficit)

$ 959 $ 9,548

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What happened in Ireland was not sudden. Like a dead elephant that remains standing for a short while before collapsing, so the Flame that Patrick kindled on Tara had died long before Catholicism was mixed up with politi-cal causes, and ethnic drollery replaced dogma. In mor-dant irony, just a few weeks ago the Stormont in North-ern Ireland rejected a motion favoring same–sex unions, a motion more indicting for having been introduced by the Sinn Féin, which had long persuaded naïve Ameri-cans that it was a Catholic cause. The Archbishop of Dublin, hardly a firebrand, said: “Marriage is not simply about a wedding ceremony or about two people being in love with each other. Mar-riage, in the Constitution, is linked with the family and with a concept of family and the mutuality of man and woman as the foundation for the family.” In light of the fine invocation of the Irish Constitution, the Irish vote is worse than perverse: it is blasphemous. All the great saints of once-verdant Ireland would have used stronger language.

By Fr. George Rutler St. Michael Parish

New York City

The Constitution of Ireland begins: “In the name of the Most Holy Trinity, from Whom is all authority and to Whom, as our final end, all actions both of men and States must be referred, / We, the people of Éire, / Humbly acknowledging all our obligations to our Di-vine Lord, Jesus Christ . . .”

The landslide vote in Eire for legalizing the fictitious form of marriage between persons of the same sex, in contradiction of all laws natural and divine, unearths the pulsating Druidism that Saint Patrick and his fellow saints defied. The estimated $17 million from pressure groups in the United States is no excuse, for people will only be pressured if they are willing to be pres-sured. Another dismal fact is that over 90% of the young people influenced to subscribe to this vote were formed in Catholic schools. The vote was less in favor of inversion and more in hostility to a Church whose Jansenism and clericalism had incubated corruption and lassitude. While most of Europe suffers from the deadly sin of indifference, or sloth, Ireland is in adoles-cent rebellion, virulent and irrational. This was exploit-ed by political interests hostile to Christian civilization, and their propaganda combined legitimate accusations against ecclesial failings with a left-wing, secularist agenda. Ireland helped to bring the Faith to America, and when the flourishing of that Faith degenerated here, that do-nation was returned in the form of a bacillus. Ireland today has among the highest rates of suicide and men-tal illness in all Europe, and one-third of children there are born out of wedlock. Things are worse in the Unit-ed States. Look at the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City to see what happens when the honor of a saint is dishonored, and when ambassadors for Christ become nothing more than goodwill ambassadors.

ONCE-CATHOLIC IRELAND ABANDONS MARRAIGE

THANK YOU!

In the name of my Bishop Mathew Moolakatt and the people of my home diocese in India, I thank you most sincerely for your kind and generous help. God bless you and your family. Sincerely Yours In Christ,

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PRAYER BEFORE MASS Almighty and ever-living God, I approach the sacra-ment of Your only-begotten Son Our Lord Jesus Christ. I come sick to the doctor of life, unclean to the fountain of mercy, blind to the radiance of eter-nal light, and poor and needy to the Lord of heaven and earth. Lord, in your great generosity, heal my sickness, wash away my defilement, enlighten my blindness, enrich my poverty, and clothe my naked-ness. May I receive the bread of angels, the King of kings and Lord of lords, with humble reverence, with the purity and faith, the repentance and love, and the determined purpose that will help to bring me to sal-vation. May I receive the sacrament of the Lord's Body and Blood, and its reality and power. Kind God, may I receive the Body of Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, born from the womb of the Virgin Mary, and so be received into His mystical body and numbered among His members. Loving Father, as on my earthly pilgrimage I now receive Your beloved Son under the veil of a sacrament, may I one day see him face to face in glory, who lives and reigns with You for ever. Amen.

Saint Thomas Aquinas

THANKSGIVING AFTER MASS I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy serv-ant, with the precious body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of mine, but only because of your merciful goodness. And I pray that this Holy Communion, far from condemning me to punishment, may bring about my pardon and sal-vation, encompassing me with the armor of faith and the shield of a good will. By it let my vices be done away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and every other virtue. Let it be strong defense against the wiles of all my enemies, visible and invisible, allay-ing for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, bind-ing me firmly to you, the one true God, and bringing my last hour to a happy close. I pray, too, that it may be your pleasure to call my sinful self one day to that banquet, wonderful past all telling, where you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with the vision of yourself, who are true light, the fulfill-ment of all desires, the joy that knows no ending, gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Thomas Aquinas

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St. Theresa Catholic School students from the House of More won the $500 first-place prize on Saturday, May 16th in The Great Grow's yearly Student Garden com-petition. The contest encourages a healthy lifestyle in children through a hands-on educational gardening program. The House of St. Thomas More, one of three houses at the school, is led by Mr. Martin Flaherty with the assistance of Dr. Catherine Bilow, and initiated its garden project this year to help teach all students at the school the science and joy of plants and gardening with the hope of sharing the fruits (or more correctly vegetables) of their labors with the nearby food pantry. The House of More's garden competes next month in several other regional gardening competitions.

of the Word. Since I knew the question would be asked, I learned over the course of two years to be an active witness to what was happening; after all, a pop quiz was waiting! I also learned that worship is not just a cerebral activity. During my life as a Protestant I sat in church, absorbed what was said, then went on my merry way until the next Sunday. But in the Catholic Church, there’s genu-flecting, holy water, kneeling, standing, sitting, hand-holding, incense, and a variety of other activities. God created all five senses, so why not worship Him with all my being! Even now, I see the Mass as an active participant and try to draw meaning and inspiration from each moment. I hope I will never again sit in church passively. For those who are looking for ways to explore your Cath-olic faith more deeply, I strongly recommend you get involved with RCIA. My wife was as enriched by the experience as I was, even though she’s been a practicing Catholic all her life. Having spoken with people who attend other parishes, the coordinators of the program at St. Theresa should probably be the model for bringing seekers to the Church. It is a vibrant program, and I look forward to remaining involved with my new friends in Christ for many years to come.


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WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad

Mr. Jose Maya & Ms. Alba Flores and Family Mr. Saul Orozco and Ms. Saudys Paguaga and Family Mr. & Mrs. Micheal Smith and Family 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. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Those who wish to be married at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a marriage preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday, June 9, 2015. 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 first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on August 7, 2015.

WEEKLY READINGS

June 8 through June 14, 2015 Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8- 12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

LECTURAS SEMANAL

8 de june al 14 de june del 2015 Lunes: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5:1-12 Martes: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5:13-16 Miércoles: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Hch 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:20-26 Viernes: Os 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Ef 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sábado: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Sal 103 (102); Mt 5:33-37 Domingo: Ez 17:22-24; Sal 92 (91); 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mc 4:26-34 El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo: Ex 24:3-8; Sal 116 (115); Heb 9:11-15; Mc 14:12-16, 22-26

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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Submissions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Rosa Michel at [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 con-tact 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 Encounter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or on-line at 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, June 10, 2015 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Youth Family Life Center, Room A. Continental breakfast and sharing the Word among friends. It’s inspirational and interesting. There’s no need to call. Simply show up and bring a friend. MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Today, Sun-day, June 7, 2015 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monument. 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 abortion, Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for con-fidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728. ST. THERESA’S MOMS’ GROUP: Mothers and children wel-come! We meet every Wednesday morning. Location to be determined. Contact Sarah Schimpf at 703-728-8807 for more information.

HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION In order to make a good confession, we first examine our conscience, asking God’s help that we might know our sins and repent of them.

Rite of Reconciliation

Priest: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Penitent: Amen.

Penitent: Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (how long?) since my last confession. My Sins are: (confess your sins)

Priest: (gives you spiritual counsel and as signs a penance in atonement for your sins)

Penitent: (Pray an Act of Contrition, for example): Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

—or— O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Priest: The priest prays the formula of abso lution. At the conclusion, say, “Amen.” Priest: Go in peace. Penitent: Thanks be to God. (do your penance as soon as possible).


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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.

Jan Karwowski Margarita Iglesias Fr. Roy Oggero Rafael Gijon Dr. Albert Romano Carlos Trejos Betty Goehring Dorothy Raska Cathy See Elvin Kocich Bill Murray Virginia Siwa Gloria Ortiz Maria Ewah Maria Pimentel Martha Kocich Ilse Viteri Adela Cuate Adalberta M. De Tristan Bernice Guess Edgar J. Schlabach JoAnn Duncan Linda Patin Rufus Segura Joseph Stovall Robert Byrd Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Ashley Santibañez Larry Klaus Janie Segura Nicole Loper Karen Cromer Maria A. Rodriguez Elaine Petrash Linda Kasper Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos

John Arroyo Peter Bohmer Kathleen Melancon John Cromer Chris Cromer Allie Aldrich Brandon Vos Matt Pici Charlie Craig Larry Duran Fred Stratton Charlie Crowell Jose Reymond Jaimes Larry Loper Marilyn Nelson Carolyn M. Norwood Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Jill Cutway Cayden Capello Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez Richard & Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Regina Vogt Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Randy Freeman Margit Patterson Servando Alfaro Lucy Laurents Richard Harnois Deacon Don Senger Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Deacon Frank Cromer Daniel Zamora Margarita M. de Padilla Diane Krall Lucille Ligotino Mary Bates

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: Bryant E. Parker, Peter Thyssen, Bobby Morgan, Keven Lewis, Ron Lee Grayum, Thomas Rober-son, Fred Mora, Sarah Vanek, Olga Mutina, Vernida Broussard, Jason N. Dizon, Rebecca Batac, Amador Landrito, Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz, Susan Link, Manuel Ran-gel Jr., Rosie Janssen, Teresita Batista

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

”Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come to be” (Hebrews 9:11).

CORPUS CHRISTI

O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion,

grant us, we pray, so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood

that we may always experience in ourselves the fruits of your redemption.

Who live and reign with God the Father

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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