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September 29, 2019 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
GOD LOVES
A CHEERFUL GIVER
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
GOD LOVES
A CHEERFUL GIVER
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
My Dear Parishioners and Friends, What joy, and not a little relief, to be celebrating our patron's feast back in our rebuilt and rededicated sacred space. This year, St. Theresa’s celebration brings me a sense of deeper joy and increased gratitude for all of you gathered here, parishioners and friends. Fourteen years among you seems such a good and long time, because I have never before had the pleasure of living in one place for so long during my adult years. Looking at our time together another way, it is more than a succession of days, months and years. We have and have had, so many opportuni-ties to meet, to pray, to grieve, to give thanks, to plan and dream about the future together. What blessings have already been showered upon us, what graces await us? St. Theresa herself knew what it was she wanted from a very young age: to live her life in an enclosed Carmelite monastery, and to give her life entirely to God. Who could have known that a very young French girl born in the latter years of the nineteenth century would be remembered with such deep love and affection over one hundred years later. Many of you love to tell me of how you come from schools and parishes named in honor of our same St. Theresa, both here in the United States and throughout the world. Who would have thought this possible? So many of us have such affection for this young woman, total-ly desirous of fulfilling God's will. She once went to Rome and asked the Pope to forgo the age restriction for entering a con-vent. She is very spirited and determined, desiring (as she fa-mously wrote) to spend her heaven doing good on earth. Like her Creator and Redeeming God, she is still active in search of hearts directed toward love, truth, and beauty of hearts directed to God. Who would have thought that a life lived prayerfully and quietly among her sisters in religion, within the walls of the mon-astery, would be patroness of the missions! Like St. Theresa of Lisieux, I hope that we together continue to grow in love and prayer, and that with St. Theresa, we might do all that we do in love. So doing, we bring others to new life in Jesus. With love and blessings, Fr. Phil Pastor
From Father Phil
CHILDCARE SERVICE DURING MASS
Registration for infants (6 weeks old to 4-year-olds) is now open!
Please visit: www.sttheresa.cc/sunday-child-care
Service will be provided for the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses.
We are currently looking for staff and volunteers. 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
Author Johnnie Bernhard Thursday, October 3rd, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Please join us and meet author
Johnnie Bernhard, who will give a presentation on her novels and the
Catholic themes found in them.
Her work has appeared both nationally and internationally in
magazines and newspapers. Dinner and drinks will be served.
For event information please
contact 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
October 5, 2019 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Theresa Catholic Church Fellowship Hall
A day of education to respond to the enduring call to love and confront the sin of racism.
Approved by the U.S. bishops during their Fall 2018 General Assembly.
Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love. A Pastoral Letter Against
Racism asks us to recall that we are all brothers and sisters, all equally made in the image of God. Please
contact Larry Payne at [email protected]
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 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]
All are invited to join us for the
weekly Adult Education Group
called “Sunday by Sunday.”
We meet weekly after 10:00 a.m. Mass from
11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. In the conference room.
This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, faith sharing
and reflecting on the Sunday readings.
For more information contact
Mike or Suzanne Kidder
at 901-674-1149 or
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 28
5:00 PM Edward & Christine Bench †
Sunday, September 29
8:00 AM Daniel Slade †
Leona Cicherski †
Margaret 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 †
Monday, September 30
7:00 AM Tony & Frances Listi †
Tuesday, October 1
7:00 AM Nick & Lucille Pitarra †
Wednesday, October 2
7:00 AM Pedro Castaneda †
8:10 AM Asher Austin (L)
Thursday, October 3
7:00 AM Beverly Bilski †
6:30 PM Kevin Appolito †
Friday, October 4
7:00 AM Priests (L)
Saturday, October 5
5:00 PM Kevin Appolito †
Sunday, October 6
8:00 AM Jack & Verian Minter †
Edward & Martha Cornicelli †
10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners)
12:00 PM Stevenson Family †
Mulvilhill Family †
Eleazar & Griselda Maldonado (L)
5:30 PM Dewey L. Coles, Jr. †
THE WEEK AHEAD
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, September 29 Feast Day 8:00 am Mass, Church 8:30 am RCIA, Office 10:00 am Mass, Church 11:00 am Feast Day Celebration, FH and Blue Room 11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, *CR 12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Church 1:00 pm Spanish Mass Community 5:30 pm Mass, Church
Monday, September 30 7:00 am Mass, Church 2:30 pm Sr. Carolyn Book Club, *CR 6:00 pm Dr. Nawrocki Liturgical Ministers Training, *FH 6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, *CR
Tuesday, October 1 7:00 am Mass, Church 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Chapel
Wednesday, October 2 7:00 am Communion Service, Church 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, October 3 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 7:00 pm Author Johnnie Bernhard Presentation, FH 7:00 pm AA, Blue Room 7:30 pm Men’s Encounter, *CR
Friday, October 4 6:45 am Rosary for Peace, Church 7:00 am Mass, Church 6:00 pm Spanish lessons, Office
Saturday, October 5 8:00 am Open Wide Our Hearts, FH 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
Dorothy Hilligiest, Leona Cicherski,
Margaret Cooper, and Sister Margaret Conrad, O.P.
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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