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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.

MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE

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R.C. I .A. TESTIMONIES From the time of Barnabas escorting Saul to the apostles (Acts 9:26-27), Christians have given witness for those seeking baptism or reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Today, RCIA sponsors, team and community members give testimony concerning readi-ness for initiation.

MONICA HIGDON

Monica was baptized into the Baptist faith at the age of 13 and experienced the call to-ward Christianity as she at-tended youth group and oth-er evangelization experiences in her teen years. She has attended Mass regularly with her husband Stephen for

more than 7 years. Monica had thought of entering the process to become Catholic for quite some time, but put it off as she thought it would take too much of her time. She also had some questions about the real presence in the Eucharist. As her son Simon entered his First Communion preparatory year, she felt called to finally commit to the RCIA process to

AMERICA STAR HILL

Star grew up attending church with her family, an d she came to us as a bap-tized Christian with a strong belief in God. She married Scott Hill in 2011, and he is a Catholic. Thomas was born the following year, and both Star and Scott realized they wanted their children to know God and to be able to attend

church and worship together as a family. That is how Star began her journey in the RCIA process. There is so much to learn about the Catholic faith and early on Star had many questions, but with the answers came a better understanding of the Gospel teachings. Star has grown spiritually and has opened her heart and mind to listening and accepting the Word of God. She has her personal prayer life and talks to her son about Jesus and helps him learn to say various prayers. Star is humbled by Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins, and she will tell you the most moving experience in her life has been on Good Friday when she stood near the altar holding the crucifix while the congregation came forward one by one to venerate the cross.



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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis says that although Christians are still persecuted and killed in the name of God, the Holy Spirit gives them the strength to face martyrdom as they bear witness to their faith. The Pope was speaking during his homily on Monday at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta. Pope Francis finds inspiration in the Gospel reading of the day in which Jesus says to his disciples: “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you will also testi-fy”. He explains that the Lord speaks of the future, of the Cross that awaits us, and he speaks of the Holy Spirit who helps us give witness as Christians. He also speaks of “the scandal of per-secutions”, the “scandal of the Cross”. The Pope points out that the life of the Church is a journey that is guided by the Holy Spirit who reminds us of Je-sus’ words and “teaches us things that Jesus wasn’t able to tell us”. The Holy Spirit – he says – is our com-panion in this journey and defends us from “the scandal of the Cross”. And the Pope points out that the Cross is a scandal for the Jews who “ask for signs” and it is foolishness for the Greeks - the pagans - who “ask for knowledge and new ideas”.

Christians on the other hand – says Pope Francis – preach the crucified Christ. So Jesus prepares his disciples: “They will expel you from the syna-gogues: in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God”: “Today we are seeing those who kill Christians in the name of God because they think they are not believers. This is Christ’s Cross: ‘They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me’. This happened to me – Jesus says – it will happen to you too – the persecutions, the tribulations – but do not be scandalized: the Holy Spirit will guide us and help us under-stand”.

Pope Francis then recalled Sunday’s telephone conversation with the Cop-tic Pope Tawadros II on the occasion of the “Day of friendship between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church”. “I was remembering the faithful of his Church who were slain on the beach because they were Christians. Thanks to the strength given them by the Holy Spirit they were not scandal-ized. They died with the name of Jesus on their lips. This is the strength of the Spirit. The testimony. Martyrdom is the supreme testimony”. But - Pope Francis continues – there is

Morning of Recollection for Women

The ladies of the parish are invited to a morning of prayer on Tuesday, May 19, from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the daily Mass chapel. The day includes adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, preached meditations, time for private prayer, and the opportunity for confession. Free childcare is available. Please call by noon Monday to reserve a spot for your children: 281-545-2771.


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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. La guardería estará cerra-da hoy debido a El Dia de las Madres.

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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(RV).- Aún hoy se asesinan a los cristianos en nombre de Dios, pero el Espíritu Santo da la fuerza para testimoniar hasta el martirio. Lo dijo el Papa Francisco durante su homilía de la Misa matutina celebrada en la capilla de la Casa de Santa Mar-ta. También hoy hay quien mata a los cristianos creyendo dar culto a Dios En el Evangelio del día, Jesús anuncia a los discípulos la venida del Espíritu Santo: “Yo tengo tantas cosas que decirles, pero en este momento ustedes no son capaces de llevar el peso; pero cuando vendrá el Paráclito, el Espíritu de la verdad, Él los guiará hacia toda la verdad”. El Señor “habla del futuro, de la cruz que nos espera, y nos habla del Espíritu, que nos prepa-ra a dar el testimonio cristiano”. Habla “del escándalo de las persecuciones”, del “escándalo de la Cruz”. “La vida de la Iglesia – observó el Papa – es un camino guiado por el Espíritu” que nos recuerda las palabras de Jesús y “nos enseña las cosas que aún Jesús no ha podido decirnos”: “Es compañero del camino” y “también nos defiende” del “escándalo de la Cruz”. En efecto, la Cruz es un escándalo para los judíos que “piden signos” y necedad para “los griegos, es decir, los paganos” que “piden sabiduría, ideas nuevas”. Los cristianos, en cambio, predican a Cristo crucificado. De este modo, Jesús prepara a los discípulos para que no se escandalicen de la Cruz de Cristo: “Los expulsarán de las sinagogas – dice Jesús – es más viene la hora en que cualquiera los matará, creyendo que rinde culto a Dios”: “Hoy somos testigos de estos que matan a los cristianos en nombre de Dios, porque son incrédulos, según ellos. Ésta es la Cruz de Cristo: ‘Harán eso porque no han conocido ni al Padre ni a mí’. ‘Esto que me ha sucedido a mí – dice Jesús – tam-bién les sucederá a ustedes – las persecuciones, las tribulaciones – pero, por favor, no se escandalicen; será el Espíritu el que los guiará les hará entender’”. La fuerza del Espíritu de los fieles coptos degollados en la playa En este contexto, el Papa Francisco recordó la conversación telefónica mantenida el día anterior con el Patriarca copto Ta-wadros, “porque era el día de la amistad copto-católica”: “Pero yo recordaba a sus fieles, que han sido degollados en la playa por ser cristianos. Estos fieles, por la fuerza que les ha dado el Espíritu Santo, no se escandalizaron. Morían con el nombre de Jesús en sus labios. Es la fuerza del Espíritu. El testi-monio. Es verdad, esto es precisamente el martirio, el testimonio supremo”. El testimonio de cada día “Pero también está el testimonio de cada día – prosiguió diciendo el Papa – el testimonio de hacer presente la fecundidad de la Pascua” que “nos da el Espíritu Santo, que nos guía hacia la verdad plena, la entera verdad, y nos hace recordar lo que Jesús nos dice”: “Un cristiano que no toma seriamente esta dimensión ‘martirial’ de la vida no ha entendido aún el camino que Jesús nos ha enseñado: camino ‘martirial’ de cada día; camino ‘martirial’ en el defender los derechos de las personas; camino ‘martirial’


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also the testimony we give every day, the testimony of rendering present the life-giving message of Easter which guides us towards the truth and reminds us of Jesus’ words: “A Christian who does not take the dimension of martyr-dom seriously in life does not understand the road that Jesus has indicated: a road that invites us to bear witness every day, defending the rights of others; defending our children; mothers and fathers who defend their family; so many sick people who bear witness and suffer for the love of Jesus. All of us have the possibility of bringing forward this life-giving Easter message, bearing witness, without being scandalized”. Pope Francis concludes with this prayer: “Let us ask the Lord for the grace to receive the Holy Spirit who will remind us of Jesus’ words, who will guide us in truth throughout our lives and prepare us to bear witness in our lives, with small every day martyrdoms, or with a great martyrdom, according to God’s will”.

en el defender a los hijos: papás, mamás, que defienden su familia; camino ‘martirial’ de tantos, tantos enfermos que sufren por amor de Jesús. Todos nosotros tenemos la posibilidad de llevar adelante esta fecundidad pascual por este camino ‘martirial’, sin escandalizarnos”. “Pidamos al Señor – dijo el Papa al concluir – la gracia de recibir al Espíritu Santo que nos hará recordar las co-sas de Jesús, que nos guiará a la verdad total y nos pre-parará cada día para dar este testimonio, para dar este pequeño martirio de cada día o un gran martirio, según la voluntad del Señor”.

CLUB UNIDAD SCHOLARSHIP

St. Theresa's Club Unidad (George Morales Sr.) Memorial Scholarship will award one $1,000 college scholarship to 2015 graduat-ing high school senior. The scholarship committee will review each applicants and pick a winner. The deadline for submitting the application is Friday, May 29, 2015. Applications may be picked up at the church office.


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ANNOUNCEMENTS 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! MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. 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 MOTHERS’ PLAYGROUP: Mothers and chil-dren welcome! We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Family Life Center, Room A. Contact: Erin at 281-325-0618.

SUGAR CANES OF ST. THERESA: The Sugar Canes regular monthly meeting is this Wednesday, May 20, 2015. We meet at our Parish Community Center at 11:30 a.m. We welcome and invite all guests and newcomers, age 50 +, to attend our monthly meetings the third Wednesday each month—same place—same time. After our brown bag lunch there is a brief meeting then Bingo is played. Coffee, Ice tea, water and desserts are provided. God Bless. Information 281-491-4027.

LOVING EMBRACE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly meeting rota-tion: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Dis-cussion.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 in-formation contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 [email protected].

“You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13

Help us offer life to the unborn through the work of The Gabriel Project We will distribute empty baby bottles on the date shown below. Baby Bottle Pick Up Date: May 16, 17, 23, 24 Baby Bottle Return Date: May 30 and 31


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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 Holy Communion, then the RCIA is for you! The next Inquiry gathering will be Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These informal gatherings are structured 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 sixteen, 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. We celebrate the Penitential Rite for those baptized candidates discerned for full communion of the Catholic Church at Pentecost. In this rite the community prays that all obstacles be removed from these candidates as they celebrate the sacra-ment of Reconciliation in preparation for their Profession of Faith, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.

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

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MASS SCHEDULE Monday, May 18, 2015 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Ana Fidelina Escalante 8:30 a.m. Maria de Jesus Rascon Tuesday, May 19 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Jacob Bui 8:30 a.m. Joseph Nguyen Wednesday, May 20 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Federico Mora 8:30 a.m. Bryant Parker Thursday, May 21 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. Mario Martinez 8:30 a.m. Adeline Bordonaro Friday, May 22 Easter Weekday 6:45 a.m. David & Geordie 8:30 a.m. Maria Canales Rivera Saturday, May 23 Easter Weekday 8:30 a.m. Joseph Dinh 5:00 p.m. Alois Goehring Sunday, May 24 Pentecost Sunday 7:00 a.m. Amanda Archibong 8:00 a.m. Maria de Jesus Castellano & Marlene Martinez 10:00 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. CDA 2:00 p.m. Amelia Martinez Reyes 5:00 p.m. Darrell & Judy Pavlicek

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

advance.

PARISH EVENTS

Monday, May 18, 2015 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. Symbolon Part 2-School Library 7:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, May 19 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 6:00 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A 6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel Wednesday, May 20 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC 6:30 p.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, FLC 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation Classes 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Thursday, May 21 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 6:00 p.m. RICA, Rm 244 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6 Friday, May 22 6:30 p.m. Catecsimo y Biblia, Rm 1/7 Saturday, May 23 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm 1/7 10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6 Sunday, May 24 9:30 a.m. Estiudio de Biblia, CC 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7

SUNDAY OFFERTORY May 10, 2015 $ 33,845 Online Giving $ 3,429 Total $ 37,274

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN As of May 10, 2015

Pledges $ 4,457,662 Payments $ 4,071,688 Payments Due $ 385,974

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2015 Totals as of May 10, 2015

Goal $ 199,000 Pledged $ 110,525 Payments $ 80,675 Payments Due $ 118,325

291 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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


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explore entering into full communion with the Catholic Church. For many years, Monica has experienced a conversion of the mind. During her time with RCIA, she has expe-rienced a conversion of the heart and spirit. She has become gentler and more patient with her family and those around her. She has allowed Christ to work his healing love inside her heart, and has shown tremen-dous growth in her ability to forgive others, as well as herself. She shows great dedication to passing the Cath-olic faith on to her children and can be seen helping them better understand the Mass on Sundays, in daily Mass, and in sharing her love of the rosary with them. She looks forward to being able to receive the Eucharist along with her husband in order to unite their family more closely with Christ. Over the past several months, Monica has become an active, vibrant member of the parish of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. She has participated in a variety of events and gatherings and has expressed interest in becoming more involved in various ministries through-out the parish. She now more fully understands the ties between members of the Body of Christ, and displays an eagerness to become a contributing member of that Body. She feels called to share the love of God with those around her, and to give back to the people and parish who have walked with her on the journey to-ward Catholicism. Monica’s humility is evident through her actions and words. She approaches Catholicism with the energy and spiritual state of a child – desiring more and more of Jesus. By allowing Him to enter her heart during this RCIA journey, she has grown tremendously as a person and as a Christian.


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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 infor-mation or anything else in your ac-count. It will, however, affect any bookmarks or favorites you may have created on your computer. We do ask that that next time you ac-cess your Online Giving account that you go to the church website and click on the new Online Giving logo and bookmark this new address. Online Giving 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 ques-tions, call the church office at 281-494-1156.

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SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND: On May 24th, the second collection will be dedicated to Fr. Jose Tharayil’s home diocese of Kottayam, in India. Our generous re-sponse serves as a robust “thank you” to Fr. Jose’s bishop for granting him permission to work here.

The Catholic Church is rich in traditions that are new to Star. One is our devotion to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Star has learned to reach out to the Blessed Virgin Mary for help and has even purchased a statue of Mary to dis-play in her home. She has told me she regularly prays the rosary after using a CD to help her learn how to pray the rosary and other prayers to Mary. Star is sincere about her desire to become a Catholic. She loves our Lord and relies on His strength and guid-ance to help her through life and is thankful for all her blessings. She looks forward to the day when she can fully share in the Mass by receiving the body of Christ in the Eucharist. She looks forward to the healing power of the sacrament of confession and absolution by the priest.

The St. Theresa Catholic School Flos Cantuum choir and chamber orchestra will present a program of choral rep-ertoire entitled Out From the Darkness featuring Han-del’s Messiah and Gabriel Faure’s Requiem. Admission is $10.00 per person. Tickets are available at the school office or at the door on the night of the concert. Bring your friends and fami-ly to this wonderful event. The children love sharing their music with you!

Friday May 29th 2015 8:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.

Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral 1117 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

St. Theresa Flos Cantuum and Orchestra



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WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad

Ms. Diana Surugui & Mr. Jose Alcantar and Family Mr. Oscar Martinez & Ms. Beatris Saucedo and Family Mr. & Mrs. Edward de Gout and Family Mr. & Mrs. Juan Barba and Family Mrs. Gaby Ayanegui 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 June 5, 2015.

WEEKLY READINGS

May 18 through May 24, 2015 Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 ; Ps 104; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 ; Jn 20:19-23 Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17- 23; Mk 16:15-20

LECTURAS SEMANAL

18 de mayo al 24 de mayo del 2015 Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Miércoles: Hch 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Vigilia: Gn 11:1-9; Sal 104 (103); Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Día: Hch 2:1- 11; Sal 104 (103)1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 Ascensión del Señor: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47(46); Ef 1:17- 23; Mc 16:15-20

ANNOUNCEMENTS


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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 MOTHERS’ PLAYGROUP: Mothers and chil-dren welcome! We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Family Life Center, Room A. Contact: Erin at 281-325-0618.

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: Eugene Rollman, Bryant E. Parker, Peter Thys-sen, Bobby Morgan, Keven Lewis, Ron Lee Grayum, Thomas Roberson, 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 Rangel 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

”Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God, and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving,

for the Ascension of Christ your Son Is our exaltation,

and, where the Head has gone before in glory, the Body is called to follow in hope.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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