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Solemnity of All Saints: November 1, 2015
All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Heaven’s Door, by Tim Steward
My Dear Parishioners, How wonderful that All Saints has fallen this year on a Sunday, and that to our 10:00 am Mass we welcome members of the Brith Shalom Synagogue in Houston. It is a day for the Family of God to assemble and rejoice in all of those holy men and women that have gone before us from our Jewish and Catholic traditions. The church which I was baptized in, received my first Holy Communion, and was ordained a priest—St. Patrick’s in Wellington, Shropshire—is still very precious to me. It was the first time I witnessed the community in prayer during the Mass, and individuals before and after Mass praying. It was there that I came to realize that something greater and more mysterious was at work. A beautiful stained-glass window of St. Vincent De Paul illuminated the altar of sacrifice. It depicted a Saint of God surrounded by the most vulnerable in our society, the children. Perhaps from that, I became conscious of the importance of innocence, vulnerability, and child-like virtues. Looking back on the decades of years, I ponder the gifts and qualities of children. The gift of wonder comes to mind, the beauty of a weed or insect, so easily seen by children and lost as years pass by. On this All Saints, I hope that we realize that we are all created by God, and are still children at heart . May we gain the wonder and joy of a child, secure in the care of one that gives us life; one who longs for us to become the best that we can be, in service of God and of others, especially those in need. May we discover that the heart of God is always greater than our little hearts and minds, inviting us to “act justly, to love tenderly, and walk humbly with your God,” Micah 8:8. With every good wish, Fr. Phil
Stewardship
For the weekend of October 24-25, 144 known donors gave $8,114.75.
Anonymous cash donors gave $2,381.03. Thank you for your generosity!
Weekend of Oct. 24-25
Year to Date Fiscal Period
starting July 1, 2015
Budget $18,455.83 $420,294.04
Total Collected $10,495.78 $346,335.20
Overage/Shortage -$7,960.05 - $73,958.84
Jewish-Catholic Relations: Fall Series October 28, 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Vatican II document that ushered in a new relationship between
Catholics and Jews that is built on reconciliation and mutual respect. Please join us for a stimulating lecture by Fr. Don Nesti, CSSp,
on Tuesday, November 10, 7—9 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Bread, Broken and Shared
Our 5th Annual Bread, Broken and Shared will take place each evening, beginning Thursday, November 12, through Wednesday, November 18.
Please join your fellow parishioners in their homes for supper and an evening of faith and fellowship in the spirit and season of
Thanksgiving. Cards to sign up to host or to attend a meal can be found in the pews. Please complete the card and place it
in the basket in the Narthex.
St. Theresa Women’s Club The St. Theresa Women’s Club is currently having their Membership Drive. Please look for Women's Club members in the Narthex to pay
your dues or to get more information. We will be available each weekend in October. For more info, please contact
Andi Maceo Bibler at 713-823-0216 or [email protected].
Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
The Adoration Ministry is in need of Committed Adorers! Adoration hours: Tuesday & Thursday – 7:30 am to 10 pm All hours are available and in need of 2 or more adorers.
However, the hours of 3 pm and 4 pm on Tuesdays are open hours. Will you please consider spending one hour a week with Jesus?
Please pass on our urgent need to your families and friends. To commit to one holy hour; please contact Diana Sepulveda
at [email protected] or 713-542-4706.
El Ministerio de Adoración está en la necesidad de Adoratrices comprometidos!
El horario de Adoración del Santísimo son 7:30ª hasta las 10 de la noche, los Martes y Jueves
Todas las horas están disponibles con la necesidad de tener 2 o más adoradores. Sin embargo, las horas de 3 p y 4 p en los Martes
son horas santas abiertas. ¿Por favor considerar pasar una hora a la semana con Jesús? Por favor
pasen este información de necesidad a sus familias y parientes. Comprometerse a una hora santa; por favor, póngase en contacto con
Diana Sepulveda en [email protected] o por celular: 713-542-4706.
Because of last weekend’s inclement weather, our Harvest Party has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 7. Please visit www.sttheresa.cc/harvest-party to purchase your tickets.
Jingle Bell Express
Each year, Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) provides new toys, books, and holiday food to 2,500 children and their families through the Jingle Bell Express program, and they rely on many
volunteers to make this program a success. Volunteers are wanted for two phases.
Volunteers can just show up; groups please call ahead.
Sort & Set-up (Prepare toys and food for distribution) Monday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 9
6:00 pm—8:00 pm
Distribution (Assist clients as they gather toys, books & food) Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12
7:30 am—1:00 pm Both events take place at
Bellaire United Methodist Church 4417 Bellaire Blvd. at Newcastle
For more info: www.ccschouston.org
St. Catherine’s Montessori Is Looking for YOU!
St. Catherine’s Montessori, formerly known as Dominican Montessori, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary
during the 2016-2017 school year. We are looking for former students, parents,
and faculty and staff members to join us for the special events we have planned!
You can fill out a form on our website, stcathmont.org, e-mail your contact information
to Rachel Wamp at [email protected], or call 713-665-2195.
The Communion of Saints
“How beautiful it is to sustain one another in the wonderful adventure of the faith!” the Pope exclaimed. “I say this because the tendency to
close oneself in private has influenced even the religious sphere, thus many times it is hard to seek spiritual help from those
who share with us the Christian experience.” Pope Francis told the crowd that within the communion of saints exists
a great family where each one helps and sustains the other. A final aspect of the communion of saints, he continued, is the spiritual bond that exists between those who continue their pilgrimage on earth
and those who have passed the threshold of death into eternity. “All who are baptized down here on earth, the souls of Purgatory and all
the blessed already in Paradise form one big Family,” the Holy Father said. “This communion between heaven and earth is realized especially through the intercessory prayer,” he concluded, calling it the “highest
form of solidarity,” as well as the foundation of the liturgical celebrations of All Saints and All Souls. -from zenit.org
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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
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please send it to: [email protected].
Bulletin and Online Advertising
Please consider advertising your business in our weekly bulletin, on our website, or in our bi-weekly In and About electronic newsletter.
Advertising your business with us supports the production and printing cost of the bulletin each week, and any overage in advertisement
revenue goes to support some of our local charities, including Casa Juan Diego, Christian Community Service Center and Magnificat House.
So, your support of St. Theresa not only helps our parish, but extends a much-needed helping hand to those in our neighboring community.
If you would like more information on advertising your business with us, please contact Kathy Corbett at [email protected].
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Thank you for your support!
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Thank you for your support!
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Baptism Contact Ginger Tamborello or visit our website for more information.
First Communion & Reconciliation
Contact Terra Herce or visit our website for more information.
Matrimony
Contact Patrick Miral or visit our website for more information.
Confirmation Contact Ginger Tamborello or visit our website for more information.
Reconciliation
Saturday 4 pm-5 pm Thursday
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Sacraments
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Selling bungalows to mansions
in and around Houston for the last 20 years.
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This Week
Monday, November 2—Solemnity of All Souls 7:00 am Mass 6:30 pm Meditation Prayer Group, Mary Chapel 7:00 pm Book Club, Brides Room 7:30 pm Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, November 3 7:00 am Mass 7:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 pm Pastoral Council, Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Women’s Encounter, Brides Room
Wednesday, November 4 7:00 am Mass 8:10 am School Mass 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Brides Room 7:00 pm Legión de María, Sacristy 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Church Choir Loft 8:15 pm Men’s AA, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, November 5 7:00 am Mass 7:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5:30 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm PTO Board Meeting, FH Board Room 6:30 pm Mass 7:30 pm Men’s Encounter, FH Board Room
Friday, November 6 6:45 am Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life 7:00 am Mass
Saturday, November 7 9:00 am RCIA Morning of Prayer, Fellowship Hall 4:00 pm Reconciliation 5:30 pm Mass 6:30 pm Harvest Party
Sunday, November 8 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am RCIA, Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Mass 11:30 am Mass in Spanish 1:00 pm Faith Formation, Church 3:30 pm American Legion, Fellowship Hall 5:30 pm Mass
Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life
November 6—Len Emge
November 13 & 20—Edward Ruhnke, Jr.
Next Week’s Reader and EMHC Schedule
Saturday, November 7 5:30 pm (Team 4)
Andi Maceo Keith Kaposta
Sunday, November 8 8:00 am (Team 2)
Norma Pabon Jack Barnett
10:00 am (Team 1) Ginger Tamborello
Dwight Coles 5:30 pm (Team 1) Caroline Gardner
Gilda Mendoza
Mass Intentions Saturday, October 31 5:30 PM Louise Gorski † Sunday, November 1 8:00 AM All Saints
Michelle Marks † Mary Kocurek † John Kocurek † Frances Bohac † 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM All Saints 5:30 PM All Saints Nunzie & Jeanette Loria † Monday, November 2 7:00 AM Hazel, Harold, Eve &
Deborah Vicknair † Tuesday, November 3 7:00 AM Phillip & Christine Tusa † Wednesday, November 4 7:00 AM Ike Gorski † 8:05 AM All Souls Thursday, November 5 7:00 AM Maria Victoria Zaayman † 6:30 PM Michelle Marks † Friday, November 6 7:00 AM Fred Lero † Joseph Loc Ngo † Saturday, November 7 5:30 PM Rose Ragusa † Pete and Vera Morello † Sunday, November 8 8:00 AM Patricia Grizzaffi † 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM All Souls 5:30 PM All Souls
*For Mass intentions, contact Deandra in the church office.
www.StTheresa.cc 6622 Haskell, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am (Spanish), 5:30 pm
Daily Mass: Monday through Friday at 7 am, Thursday at 6:30 pm
Holy Day Masses: 7 am, 12:10 pm, & 6:30 pm
Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 312 [email protected]
Deacons Deacon Larry Vaclavik [email protected]
Deacon Francis Tse [email protected]
Deacon Bill Wilson [email protected]
SCHOOL STAFF
Principal Melissa Ilski ext. 320 [email protected]
Dean of Students Carman West, ext. 317 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 321 [email protected]
Advancement Director, Church & School Kurt Kleeman, ext. 314 [email protected]
PARISH RESOURCES AND STAFF
Development Enrique Benitez, ext. 315 [email protected] Pastoral Associate Patrick Miral, ext. 310 [email protected]
Pastoral Manager /Director of Music and Liturgy Kathy Corbett, ext. 311 [email protected]
Finance Manager, Church and School Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305 [email protected]
Church and School Finance Lidia Chapple, ext. 333 [email protected] Yen Fite, ext. 329 [email protected] Johanna Bransford, ext. 309 [email protected]
Director of Adult Education / Hospitality Ginger Tamborello, ext. 306 [email protected]
Faith Formation / Student Ministry Adrian Leal, ext. 308 [email protected] Faith Formation / Elementary Terra Herce, ext. 308 [email protected]
Early Childhood Center Director Cindy Clements, ext. 338 [email protected]
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Deandra Mackey, ext. 301 [email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor Andras Bandi, ext. 302 [email protected]
