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September 22, 2019 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
GOD LOVES
A CHEERFUL GIVER
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
GOD LOVES
A CHEERFUL GIVER
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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MOTIVATED BY LOVE
T here is a helpful rule of thumb for managing our spend-ing: “Mind the pennies, and the dollars will take care of themselves.” In other words, if we are careful with our smaller purchases, we will have money in hand for big ticket items or emergencies.
However, it’s easy for us to do just the opposite. We see some-thing we’d like to have and tell ourselves, “It’s only five dollars. I can afford that.” Then we see something else and something else. Before we realize it, our wallets are empty. The purchases which seemed small and insignificant at the time turned out to be very expensive indeed when added all together.
The same principle is true in our spiritual lives. Jesus puts it this way in this Sunday’s gospel: “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones.” In other words, if we make good choices in the small details of our daily lives, it will add up to a good and holy life. On the other hand, if we fail to do good when we have the opportunity, or if we make bad choices because the sins we commit seem small and insignificant, it will add up to a sinful life. Like those small purchases that turn out to be very costly, those sins which seem insignificant can have a deep, corrupting influence on our consciences and souls in the long run.
The good news is that just as cutting corners can get us into a rut, small steps in the right direction can get us out. It is not always necessary to make big changes in our lives to get our-selves back on the path to reconciliation with God. We can fun-damentally redirect our course by committing ourselves to mak-ing good choices every day. It could be as simple as making time to call a friend who is struggling or going out of our way to give money to a panhandler. It could mean getting up a little earlier to spend time in prayer. These are small gestures that don’t always require much time or effort. But they can go a long way toward training us to be more concerned with others and more aware of God’s presence and action in our lives.
A good example of this spiritual principle is the “little way” of St. Therese of Lisieux. She teaches us that no talent or gift is as pleasing to God as the ability to love. Like holiness, love is the universal calling of the Christian. When done with love, the smallest works become great in the eyes of God. It will require each of us using less of our planet’s resources. It will mean be-ing kind and compassionate with each person we meet. If we were all to commit to daily acts of charity, no matter how small.
Douglas Sousa, S.T.L.
CHILD CARE SERVICE DURING MASS St. Theresa Catholic Church is now getting ready to open our
Sunday Childcare Service for our youngest parishioners! Service will be provided for the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses.
Pre-registrations for infants (6 weeks old to 3-year-olds) will be available starting on October 1st.
We are currently looking for staff for both our Sunday and our weekday programs or volunteers for Sundays (only). All applicants and volunteers need to meet requirements.
To apply please contact: Melanie Leadingham at [email protected] or call 713-869-3783.
BLESSING ANIMALS OF THE
Saturday
October 5, 2019
1:00 p.m.
For many of us, our pets have found a special place in our families and our hearts.
Father Phil will celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a blessing of the animals.
Bring your (properly restrained) pets for this special blessing. We will gather at the parking
lot in front of the main church entrance. Donations of dog/cat food, treats, or pet beds,
supporting those in need through the Animals on Wheels program of Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, will be accepted only on the
afternoon of the blessing.
For more information please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at 713-869-3783
Johnnie Bernhard, award-winning author with
Texas Review Press Texas A&M University,
will give a presentation on her novels and the
Catholic themes found in them. Join us on
Thursday, October 3rd, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Her novels will be available for purchase. Complimentary
refreshments will be served. For more information about Mrs. Bernhard, visit her website at
www.johnniebernhardauthor.com For event information please con-
tact Ginger Tamborello at 713-869-3783 ext. 1815
Parishioners and Guests, Present and
Prospective Readers are Welcome to Attend a
Workshop for Readers and
Proclaimers of the Word
Monday, September 30th, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Suzanne Nawrocki, D.Min., Presenter
bit.ly/reader919
For more information, please contact John Knowles, Director of Liturgy at
RSVP
Contemporary Issues Committee
Come and join us on Wednesday, September 25th
in the Church Office at 6:00 p.m.
Let's discern together what our parish community would like to see about civic engagements in
2019-2020. See you there!
For more information, please contact Larry Payne
Day of the Dead Altars ST. THERESA Youth Ministry
PRESENTS:
Friday, October 11th 7:00 p.m.
School Courtyard
Bring Blanquets and lawn chairs. Free popcorn, drinks,
and family fun!
Join us in celebrating Dia De Los Muertos.
In honor of all souls day, we invite all parishioners to
come do an altar for a passed loved one.
For your loved one’s altar, you are allowed to bring pictures, candles, cloth, and other items
that represent them. Sign-ups for an altar will take
place next week at our feast day celebration.
For more information, please contact Joseph Blanco
Join us for a Spooktacular Time at our second annual
Trunk or Treat! Free candy, fun decorated cars,
food, and wonderful sweets for sale and much more! Grand Prize for the best-decorated vehicle is a Disney
Plus Basket which includes a free 2-month
subscription to Disney’s new stream-ing service, Disney.
Car Sign-ups will begin next week on our feast day celebration!
To help sponsor our event or for more information,
please contact Joseph Blanco at [email protected]
2019-2020 Elementary/
Middle School
Faith Formation
Registration Now Open!
Online registration at https://sttheresa.cc/ff-
registration or at the Church Office during regular
office hours.
Children who turned 4 by September 1, 2019, and
students in PK-4 through Eighth Grade are encouraged
to register. The registration fee is $120 for one child or
$170 for two or more children.
Are you baptized Catholic but need to complete your
sacraments of Initiation?
Are you baptized in another faith tradition and want to know more
about the Catholic faith?
Are you unbaptized and want to explore Catholicism?
RCIA is for YOU!
For more information about the
sessions, please contact: Ginger Tamborello at 713-869-3783 ext. 1815 or send an email to [email protected]
RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS
St. Theresa Maintenance Department
St. Theresa is in search of someone that may want to work on
Saturday or Sunday each week or on a rotation schedule.
This person should be interested in
working in a variety of software systems that control our HVAC
system, door access control system, lighting and sound systems.
In addition an interested person would need to have some basic
understanding of general maintenance of
commercial property.
If interested please contact the church office at 713-869-3783 or e-mail [email protected].
St. Theresa Flower Guild
Volunteers needed for
the STCC Flower Team!
●No experience necessary
●Help maintain church arrangements
●Flower and supply pick-up
●Assist with Altar Flower Sponsorships, St. Theresa’s Feast Day, Christmas and Easter floral décor
For more information, please contact Pinky Concepcion
at 713.256.5972 or [email protected]
Bienvenidos N O T I C I A S E N E S P A Ñ O L
BENDICIÓN ANIMALES de los
Sábado
5 de octubre
1:00 p.m.
Para muchos de nosotros, nuestras mascotas han encontrado un lugar especial en nuestras familias y nuestros corazones. El padre Phil celebrará el día
de la fiesta de San Francisco de Asís con una bendición para los animales. Traiga a sus mascotas (debidamente aseguradas) para esta bendición es-pecial. Nos reuniremos en el estacionamiento en
frente a la entrada principal de la iglesia. Donaciones de comida para perros / gatos o camas para mascotas, serán aceptadas para apoyar a los
mascotas necesitadas a través del programa Animals on Wheels de los Ministerios Interreligiosos de Houston, las donaciones serán
aceptadas solo en la tarde de la bendición.
Altares de dia de muertos El Ministerio Juvenil
PRESENTA:
Viernes, 11 de Octubre 7:00 p.m.
Patio de la escuela
Traiga mantas y sillas de jardín. ¡Palomitas de maíz, bebidas y
diversión familiar gratis!
Únete a nosotros para celebrar Dia De Los Muertos.
En honor a todos santos, Invitamos a todos los feligreses a
venir a hacer un altar para un ser querido fallecido.
Para el altar de su ser querido, puede traer fotos, velas, telas y
otros artículos que los representen. Las inscripciones para un altar se
llevarán a cabo la próxima semana en nuestra
celebración del día de Sta. Teresa. Para más información,
comuníquese con Joseph Blanco a [email protected]
¡Únase a nosotros por un tiempo Spooktacular en nuestro segundo Trunk or Treat! Dulces gratis,
autos decorados, comida y maravillosos bocadillos a la venta y mucho más. Para ayudar a patrocinar nuestro evento o para obtener más información,
comuníquese con Joseph Blanco a [email protected]
St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/
StTheresaCatholicSchool
Principal—Melissa Ilski [email protected]
Director of Admissions, School & ECC Kelly McCarty, ext. 1706
School Accountant Kathy Wedgeworth, ext. 1705
School Administrative Assistant Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 1704
Early Childhood Center www.facebook.com/sttheresaecc
Director—Melanie Leadingham, ext. 1817 [email protected]
Director of Admissions, School & ECC Kelly McCarty, ext. 1706
Deacon Dwight Coles, [email protected]
Deacon Larry Vaclavik, [email protected]
www.StTheresa.cc www.facebook.com/StTheresaMemorialPark
6622 Haskell, Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784
Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 1803 [email protected]
PARISH AND SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Director of Maintenance Andras Bandi, ext. 1814
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish Deandra Mackey, ext. 1801 [email protected]
Mary Ann Virgilio, ext. 1802 [email protected]
Parish Manager Enrique Benitez, ext. 1804
Capital Campaign Johanna Bransford, ext. 1805
Development Director Cynthia Garza, ext. 1810
Accounting Patrick Flaherty, ext. 1806 [email protected]
Jeanette B. Deciderio, ext. 1807 [email protected]
Tedd Archabal ext. 1820 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Matrimony/Annulment App./Funerals
Patrick Miral, ext. 1811 [email protected]
Director of Liturgy John Knowles, ext. 1812
Director of Adult Education / Hospitality Ginger Tamborello, ext. 1815 [email protected]
Faith Formation Janice Berger, ext. 1816 [email protected]
Youth Ministry Joseph Blanco, ext. 1813 [email protected]
Bulletin Info and Sacramental Records Veronica Benitez ext. 1809
Deacon Juan de Dios Perez [email protected]
Director of Technology Zach Wilson ext. 1715
Community Engagement Larry Payne
10:00 a.m. Mass Choir Director Stephen Schad
Saturday, September 21
5:00 PM Nunzie & Jeanette Loria †
Leo Wright †
Neil Kerrigan †
Sunday, September 22
8:00 AM Father Ryan Stawaisz (L)
James Teinert †
10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners)
12:00 PM Eleazar & Griselda Maldonado (L)
5:30 PM Joe Beck †
Alejandra R. Gonzalez (L)
Monday, September 23
7:00 AM Tony & Maggie Wisnoski †
Tuesday, September 24
7:00 AM Daniel Slade †
Dorothy Hilligiest †
Wednesday, September 25
7:00 AM Communion Service
8:10 AM Asher Austin (L)
Clinton Eastwood Jr. (L)
Thursday, September 26
7:00 AM Edmond & Mary Tarnowski †
6:30 PM David Bilnoski †
Friday, September 27
7:00 AM Leonard & Peggy Bryan †
Saturday, September 28
5:00 PM Edward & Christine Bench †
Sunday, September 29
8:00 AM Daniel Slade †
Leona Cicherski †
Margo Cooper †
Sister Margaret Conrad, O.P. †
10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners)
12:00 PM Eleazar & Griselda Maldonado (L)
5:30 PM Nick & Lucille Pitarra †
THE WEEK AHEAD
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, September 22 Second Collection: St. Theresa School 8:00 am Mass, Church 8:30 am RCIA, Office 10:00 am Mass, Church 11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, *CR 11:30 pm Newcomers Gathering, Office 12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Church 1:00 pm Spanish Mass Community Meeting with Deacon Juan de Dios, Office 1:30 pm Baptism Parent Class, FH 5:30 pm Mass, Church
Monday, September 23 7:00 am Mass, Church 6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, *CR
Tuesday, September 24 7:00 am Mass, Church 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Chapel
Wednesday, September 25 7:00 am Communion Service, Church 6:00 pm Contemporary Issues Committee Meeting, Office 6:30 pm 10:00 am Choir Rehearsal, Church 7:00 pm Legión de María, *CR 8:15 pm Men’s AA, Blue Room
Thursday, September 26 6:30 am Women’s AA, Office 7:00 am Mass, Church 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Chapel 5:30 pm-6:15 pm Reconciliation, Narthex 6:30 pm Mass, Church 6:30 pm RCIA Dinner and Class, FH 7:00 pm AA, Blue Room 7:30 pm Men’s Encounter, *CR
Friday, September 27 6:45 am Rosary for Peace, Church 7:00 am Mass, Church 5:00 pm English lessons, Office 6:00 pm Spanish lessons, Office
Saturday, September 28 7:00 am Engaged Couples Workshop 12:00 pm Rosary, Chapel 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Reconciliation, Narthex 5:00 pm Mass, Church
CR: Conference Room, former Lounge Room in
the Fellowship Hall
FH: Fellowship Hall
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of Neil Kerrigan
by The Kerrigan Family
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES
HOUSTON POLICE: 911
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
NON-EMERGENCY CALLS:
713- 884-3131— www.houstonpolice.org
HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: 311
NATIONAL EMERGENCY CHILD LOCATOR
CENTER: 1-866-908-9570
AMERICAN RED CROSS:
1-800-RED-CROSS
Volunteer at redcross.org.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
24 Hour Hotline: 713-473-2801
www.thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON: 211
Texas/United Way Helpline
Available 24/7 www.unitedwayhouston.org
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER:
713-961-3993 | www.ccschouston.org
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
CENTER: 1-800-273-8255 |Available 24
hours everyday | Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA):
713-661–4200 —- www.na.org
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (SAA):
713- 405-1142 — www.houstonsaa.org
COUNSELING (GRIEF, FAMILY, ETC.):
Catholic Charities | 713-526-4611 www.catholiccharities.org
FAMILIES OF ADDICTS:
Al-Anon Family Groups
713-683-7227 www.al-anon.alateen.org
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA):
713-686-6300 — www.aa.org
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA):
713-973-6633 — www.oahouston.org
Nifty Cleaners
5901 Washington Ave.
713-868-2210
Rudy’s Details PROFFESSIONAL DETAIL SERVICE
With appointment only (713) 553-1435
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Selling bungalows to
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