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In and About St. Theresa - July 5, 2020
FATHER PHIL IN TOUCH
“We must be free not because we claimfreedom, but because we practice it.”
William Faulkner
THANK YOU GINGERIt is with great sadness that we inform you of thepassing of Ginger Tamborello. Ginger passed awayyesterday at 9:33 p.m. after losing her battle to cancer.Ginger dedicated 18 years to St. Theresa CatholicChurch, in addition to nearly three decades at otherchurches in the Archdiocese. Her legacy of service tothe church, love for the entire Body of Christ, andexemplary Catholic education inspired us all. We at St.Theresa were privileged that Ginger spent nearly twodecades of her career here at our parish, foreverchanging the lives of those fortunate enough to meether.
Ginger’s friends say that she was honest, faithful,caring, determined, loyal, and courageous…a lifetimeof service by a woman described thus was truly a giftto our Parish and our Church.
Ginger could always see the potential of any “mustardseed” that God placed in her path. She knew thepower of a smile, a kind word, a friendly welcome. Shealso knew the power of encouragement—sometimesmore encouragement than others had bargained for!"Ginger made all the difference in restoring thestrength and confidence that I had lost when myhusband passed away."
In the words of another close friend, “Ginger lived,expressed, and shared her Catholic faith to her friends,family, co-workers, and to those she evangelized. Shewas an excellent Catholic educator that embraced forothers a Catholic vision of the world shaped byreflection, action, service, sacraments, and prayer.”
Ginger embodied the plea of St. Theresa of Avila when
she wrote, “Christ has no body now but yours. Nohands, no feet on earth but yours.” To the women whoshared their stories above, to countless childreneducated in the faith, to RCIA candidatesaccompanied throughout the years, to parishionersand coworkers and friends…Ginger lived the mission.She was the hands and feet of Christ to so many ofGod’s beloved children. She was truly life-giving to ourparish and our world.
Thank you, Ginger. Thank you for showing Christ to somany over the years. “Eternal rest grant unto her, OLord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May thesouls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy ofGod, rest in peace.“ Amen.
Parish Schedule
Harris County issued the COVID-19 alert from orange to red. In order to help do ourpart in stopping the spreading of the disease,
the Church Office will be closed from June 29 - July 10.
The current parish Mass and Reconciliation schedule will remain the same duringthe closure and we will be vigilant for any news that may indicate otherwise from theCity, State, and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Hoston. Sunday obligation to attend
Mass and Holy Days continue to be suspended.
Live streaming Masses will be on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) and Sunday at 10:00a.m. (CDT), and they will be available on-demand thereafter.
For more information about onsite attendance, click here.
Please be safe and try to stay at home as much as possible.
If you have any questions, please call 713-869-3783 or email us [email protected]
2020-2021 ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION
Registration is now open!
Registration will be available on-line at https://sttheresa.cc/ff-registrationWe have been working hard to develop a plan for Faith Formation this fall. Pleasenote that there may be changes to our plan due to the risks associated with Covid19.
Please visit the Elementary/Middle School website https://sttheresa.cc/pre-k-thru-8th or contact Janice Berger at [email protected] or 713-869-3783 for moreinformation.
HIGH SCHOOL FAITHFORMATION
(Confirmation 1 and 2) is now open!
Registration is available online at https://sttheresa.cc/registration-high-school-faith-formation-grades-9-12
Faith Formation Sessions for High School will be heldthe Second and Third Sundays of the Month fromSeptember through April from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.which includes attendance and participation at the 5:30p.m. Sunday Mass.
St Theresa is following state and local governmentguidelines and direction from the Archdiocese. We areworking to ensure a safe learning environment for ouryouth and catechists and will be following all CDCguidelines. Depending on the circumstances, we areprepared to move all learning online as needed.
Please visit the High School Faith Formation websitehttps://sttheresa.cc/high-school-program or contactJanice Berger at [email protected] or 713-869-3783 for more information.
OUR NEEDS AT CASA JUAN DIEGOCurrently, Casa Juan Diego is in need of the following items: vegetable oil, dry
chicken broth, white or apple vinegar, dry spices (oregano, dry onion, garlic, thyme,pepper, salt, curry, cumin), soy sauce, baby shampoo, size 5 and 6 diapers for
children, adult diapers, wipes, and bed underpants. Please bring the items to Mass and the basket by the altar.
WORD ON FIRE ENGAGE!Why everyone desires God (even atheists!)
God has created us with a longing that only he can fill.Of course, we try to satisfy that longing with all sorts of other things, such aspleasure, power, honor, and wealth.But nothing in this world satisfies. No matter how much we get, we want more.And that causes deep frustration and sadness.So what’s the answer? We must empty ourselves so that we can let God, who isperfect and eternal, fill us with himself. Then we will be eternally satisfied.Watch this short video to learn more:
Questions:
St. Thomas Aquinas thought our desires pointed to God’s existence. What doyou think of this “argument from desire”?Which of the four “idols” of pleasure, power, honor, and wealth do you tend toseek most often?
After watching, please add a comment sharing your thoughts.
For cash and check contributions please mail your envelope to St. TheresaCatholic Church on 6622 Haskell St. | Houston TX | 77007
Online Giving / MassCollection
FLOWER GUILD
Altar Flowers: June 27 - June 28
The flowers on the altar are in celebration of thewedding of Lindsey and Stuart Seger.
Flowers for the altar entirely depend on thesponsorship from your dedications. Schedule a
dedication today! Please place your request two weeksin advance of your dedication date. For more
information please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio [email protected] or call 352-212-2961.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATINGThank you to all the parishioners who participated inthe Mission and Ministry Focus Groups and E-Survey.The Mission and Ministry Planning Process will includeyour input as it begins to work on plans for the future ofSt. Theresa. We are not focused on building facilitiesas we are on better serving and connectingparishioners and most importantly, those who arebeyond the parish doors. Our work will continue overthe summer and we look forward to reporting back toyou later in the fall! In the meantime, thank you fortaking the time to share your thoughts and to do sowith such integrity, responsibility, and enthusiasm.
THANK YOU FROM CCSCIn the 15 weeks since CCSC's Emergency Services food pantries began modifiedoperations to meet the greatly increased needs of those impacted by the pandemic,9,285 food packages have been distributed. This number continues to reflect anincrease of slightly more than three times that of the same period in 2019. Childrencontinue to be about 41% of those served with food assistance. CCSC is thankful forall who have sent prayers, funds, nonperishable food, bags, hygiene items, andmasks to its Emergency Services programs. Heartfelt appreciation also goes out tothe staff and volunteers of our member churches who are running food drives to helpkeep our food pantry shelves stocked.
Weekend Retreat - Spiritual
Treasures of theMother-Daughter Relationship
Rediscover the hidden joys in your relationship as amother and daughter/s. Today, a large part of the joyis putting our trust in the Lord while we takereasonable action. Our retreat will be uplifting, holy,and wholesome as we follow the Lord AND follow theguidelines for gathering at the Christian RenewalCenter (CRC). See their complete guidelines forgathering here: https://www.retreatcentercrc.org/coronavirus
Presented by Catholic Literary Arts and Sarah Cortezwith Spiritual Advisor Rev. Peter Damien Marie Harris,O.P. $319 for one mother/daughter. Prices foradditional attendees on the registration form.
For complete information and to register, go to:https://www.retreatcentercrc.org/spiritual-treasures-of-the-mother-daughter-relationship
HELPFUL WEBSITES Houston Police: If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Non-Emergencies: www.houstonpolice.orgCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.govAmerican Red Cross: redcross.orgDomestic Violence: thebridgeovertroubledwaters.orgUnited Way of Greater Houston:www.unitedwayhouston.orgChristian Community Service Center: www.ccschouston.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline Center:suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chatNarcotics Anonymous (NA): www.na.orgSex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): saa-recovery.orgCounseling (Grief, Family, etc.): www.catholiccharities.orgFamilies of Addicts: al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): www.aa.orgOvereaters Anonymous (OA): www.oahouston.org
Parish and School Directory
6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784Pastor
Fr. Phil [email protected]
DeaconsDeacon Dwight Coles,
[email protected] Larry Vaclavik,
[email protected] Juan de Dios Perez
Receptionist/ClericalAssistant, Parish Deandra Mackey
[email protected] Ann Virgilio
Parish Manager Enrique Benitez
Capital CampaignJohanna Bransford
Development DirectorCynthia Garza
Accounting Patrick Flaherty
[email protected] B. Deciderio
[email protected] Archabal
Community Engagement Larry Payne
Director of MaintenanceAndras Bandi
Director of TechnologyZach Wilson
Communications /Sacramental Records
Veronica [email protected]
St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/
StTheresaCatholicSchool
Principal—Melissa Ilski [email protected]
Director of Admissions, School and ECC
Kelly [email protected]
School AccountantKathy Wedgeworth
Pastoral AssociateMatrimony/Annulment App./Funerals
Patrick [email protected]
Director of LiturgyJohn Knowles
Faith Formation Janice Berger
10:00 a.m. Mass ChoirDirector/Organist/Media Ministry
CoordinatorStephen Schad
School AdministrativeAssistant Rhonda [email protected]
Early Childhood Center facebook.com/steccmemorialpark
Director—Melanie [email protected]
Director of Admissions, School and ECC
Kelly [email protected]
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6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007 • sttheresa.cc
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