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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 29, 2017
All Saints
Todos los Santos
Todos los Fieles
All Souls
From Father Phil
A s we approach the end of October and the beginning of November the young ones think of Halloween and treats. Those of us a little older think of All Saints and All Souls Day.
We reflect on our family members that are no longer present with us. We look to this time of year to make ourselves ready for God’s presence and we open our hearts and ears to hear what He is asking each of us to do.
Readings at this time of the year ask us, as a society and church, to go out of our way to open our hearts and homes. “I was a stranger and you welcomed me”, can be overlooked at times.
I am very proud to say that our Church and our city seem to “welcome” people with open arms. The Spirit of the Lord at work in our lives prompts us to connect with people of different backgrounds, as well as those who are like ourselves. You all make it possible for us to welcome people to St. Theresa through your generous stewardship contributions.
From a Catholic perspective, stewardship is the grateful re-sponse of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God’s gifts and shares these gifts in love of God and neighbor. It is amazing how God has abundantly given to us and we are asked to share our time, talent, and treasure in service to God and others.
I hope in the next few weeks you will have time to prayerfully determine if you can increase your stewardship level. Please take this opportunity to help us move forward in our overall mission. I personally want to thank you for your continued support of all we do here at St. Theresa.
In true appreciation,
Fr. Phil Lloyd
My Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Theresa,
Stewardship — September 2017 vs. 2016
2017 2016
Collections $ 60,549 $ 63,023
WeShare/Parish Pay $ 15,606 $ 18,927
Qgiv $ 12,535 $ 18,788
Total $ 88,690 $ 100,738
Overage/(Shortage) $ (12,047) -12%
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You can also go direct-ly on your smart phone or tablet to: www.sttheresa.cc/give
Use our electronic kiosk located in the Church, and swipe your card directly. Desktop users can login to our website www.sttheresa.cc, click on the “Giving” button on the top green navigation bar and select “Donations.”
Online Giving
There are several ways to access our online giving page:
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SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
Wednesday, November 1
(Holy day of Obligation) 7am (Fellowship Hall)
8:10am School Mass (Gym) 12:10pm (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm (Fellowship Hall)
Thursday, November 2
All Souls 7am (FH)
6:30pm (FH)
Please join us on
All Souls Day
November 2nd at 6:30pm
in the Fellowship Hall
It will be a time to remember our
loved ones who have gone
before us.
This will be a time of
healing, hope, joy,
and peace.
Refreshments will be provided after Mass. Refreshments will be provided after Mass.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning,
waiting or pain. -Revelations 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning,
waiting or pain. -Revelations 21:4
Put even more simply, a saint is a witness to the love that God has for each of us and whose witness should be emulated by the faithful. A saint has lived the virtues of faith, hope, and charity in such a profound way that others are brought to Christ through their witness, (Jeannine Marino, JCL).
"THUS HE GAVE THE COMMANDMENT TO ALL HIS DIS-
CIPLES TO IMITATE THE PERFECTION OF THE FATHER
AND HE SENDS UPON ALL THE
HOLY SPIRIT, WHO MIGHT INSPIRE THEM FROM WITH-
IN TO LOVE GOD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART AND TO
LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS
HE HIMSELF LOVED THEM. . ."
-Pope John Paul II, Divinus Perfectionis Magister
S aint John Paul II provides us with a theologically rich description of the saints. A saint is a member of the Church whose life was imbued with
a love of God and neighbor; who is united with God in heaven; who is an intercessory to God on our behalf; and who is worthy of public and universal veneration.
The Book of the Names of the Dead
C hristian communities all over the world remember the names of their deceased, in pray-ers of intercession and on anniversaries. The names of those who are called saints are chanted in litany as we approach Baptism and other central moments in the life of the Church. During the month of November, from All Saints' Day until Thanksgiving, many
parishes give a place of special honor in their church to the book containing the names of the dead. Parishioners may write the names of those they wish to remember in this special book, which will be located near the altar at every Sunday and weekday Mass during November.
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them".
Our parish is a member of The Christian Community Service Center (CCSC), a community-based non-profit organization serving the inner city Houston community. CCSC incorporated in 1980 and since that time has grown to encompass a coalition of 42 churches united in service.
With the help of over 2,700 volunteers, CCSC currently offers services through the following outreach programs: Emergency Services-Central, Emergency Services-Southwest, JobNet, Martha’s Way, Jingle Bell Express, Back To School, the Louise J. Moran Vision Care Pro-gram and the Sunshine Resale Shop.
Check their website and Facebook page for more information and to find out about current volunteer opportunities: www.ccschouston.org and “CCSC - Christian Community Service Center” on Facebook.
CCSC MEMBER CHURCHES Bellaire United Methodist Church Bering Drive Church of Christ Bethany Christian Church Christ the King Lutheran Church ChristChurch Presbyterian Covenant Church Faith Lutheran Church First Christian Church First Evangelical Lutheran Church First Seventh Day Baptist Church Grace United Church of Christ Holy Ghost Catholic Church Houston International Seventh-day Adventist Church Kindred Church Pathways Church of Houston Pilgrim Lutheran Church Rice Temple Baptist Church River Oaks Baptist Church Sharpstown Baptist Church Southwest Presbyterian Church St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
CCSC 3230 Mercer Houston, TX 77027 Phone: 713.961.3993 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27924 Houston, TX 77227
St. Anne Catholic Community St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church St. John the Divine Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church St. Luke’s United Methodist Church St. Mark’s Episcopal Church St. Martin’s Episcopal Church St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church St. Michael Catholic Church Saint Paul Presbyterian Church St. Peter Claver Catholic Church St. Philip Presbyterian Church St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church St. Theresa Catholic Church St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church WatersEdge Community Church West End Church West University Baptist Church West University United Methodist Church Westminster United Methodist Church
SUMMARY
Please consider reaching deep into your heart to make a commitment of whatever amount you can give to help pay for our church and school construction, a pro-ject which is truly worthy of God’s glory and honor.
Increasing an existing pledge: If you have already made a pledge you can, at any time, increase that pledge by contacting Enrique Benitez, Director of Development 713-869-3783 (ext. 315). If you are new to the par-ish, please contact Enrique or Fr. Phil 713-869-3783, (ext. 312) if you would like more information. Thank you again for your prayers and gifts towards this major improvement to our parish.
After over a year of planning and fundraising the construction phase of our Capital Campaign has finally begun. To all that gave so generously: Thank You! Your gifts have helped us raise $7.85 million towards our goal of $12.1 million. Topping the $7 million mark gave us the confidence to commence construction, but we still need to continue fundraising to avoid or minimize undertaking long-term debt.
GIVING TO THE CAMPAIGN
We need your help! No amount is too small! And, it’s never too late to make a pledge! Here is how easy it can be:
Pledges for any amount can be made and paid over three to five years on a monthly period. E.g., $10 per week paid over three years would be a gift of $1,560; $25 per week for 3 years would be $3,900.
Are you interested in underwriting a pew? We are asking for a pledge of $10,000 per pew—twenty pews have already been underwritten.
Non-cash donations of stocks, bonds and real estate can also be given. You might also want to consider making a legacy gift when making your estate plans. (Please consult with your finan-cial advisor.)
Pledges can be set up and/or donations made by going to the church website www.sttheresa.cc and selecting DONATE under the CAPITAL CAMPAIGN tab.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Announcements
Women’s CLUB
St. Theresa
The St. Theresa Women’s Club welcomes
women of all ages to participate in its
ministry. Our mission is to help with altar
care and supplies, contribute to the
needs of the parish, work on charitable
projects, and meet with other women to
help support our parish.
We meet the second Thursday of every
month at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. A
nominal fee to join is used to help offset
the cost of our fundraising events.
Questions? Contact Cristela Flores
at [email protected] or 713-560-7863
Come by
and give us
a try!
LADIES/MEN OF ST. THERESA:
We are in need of additional
ladies / men to help laundering
of the altar purificators/linens
that are used at the Saturday
and Sunday Masses.
You will be asked to help with
the laundering of
the purificators/linens twice a
year (every six months) and a
reminder will be sent to you.
Instructions will be provided to
you should you find you are
interested and have the time in
helping with this ministry.
Please contact Juliette Listi at
956-454- 2464 or 713-789- 0612
email: [email protected] or
DISCOVER THE ROOTS OF OUR
CATHOLIC FAITH
Dates, Times, Location
Morning and Evening Options
Monday Evenings 7:00 PM to 9 PM
Beginning Jan. 29, 2018 to April 9
with a break on Mar. 5. Friday
Mornings 10:00 AM to Noon
Beginning Feb. 2 to Apr. 13 with a
break on Mar. 9
Registration, For More Information
All Meetings will be held at
St. Theresa's Fellowship Hall.
Workbooks are $25. Registration
after Mass Nov.11-12 and 18-19 or
at Church office.
For more info contact
Bob or Suzanne Shanley at
832-797-7247 or 713-304-8759 or
Sponsor by:
Come One Come All
Let’s St. Theresa Sparkle
Saturday, November 11th
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Work
12:30 Lunch
Our landscaping needs to be trimmed
and freshened up.
The lower windows need
to be cleaned.
Bring your work clothes, lawn
equipment, wheel barrow,
squeegee, old towels, ladder, and
we’ll have fun on this
beautification day!
To volunteer contact head sparklers
David Mendel at 713-869-3783 ext. 343
or [email protected] or
Andras Bandi at
Sparkle Day
Tue., Nov. 14
7 pm
Fellowship Hall
Presented by Chris Lehr
St. Theresa Parishioner.
Are you unfamiliar with
social media or looking to
understand it better?
Attend this event where we will
discuss the various types of
social media available and how
different social media
applications are used.
This presentation on social media will
be discussed from a
chronological perspective so
attendees can better understand the
past, present, and future of
social media.
Contact Ginger Tamborello at
The new location for Adoration is in the temporary “Blessed Sacrament Chapel"
(Board Room) in the Fellowship Hall.
The entrance will be the outside door facing
Memorial Park.
The hours of Adoration are: Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am to 10:00 pm
If you would like to commit to one hour of Adoration, please contact:
Diana Sepulveda at 713.542.4706
St. Theresa students received
Little Flower awards and
honor roll recognitions on October 23.
Register at www.StTheresaSchool.cc
Taizé Prayer Villa de Matel Chapel
Villa de Matel
6510 Lawndale
Houston 77023
713-928-6053
Friday, November 3, 2017
Organ Prelude at 7:10 p.m.
Taizé Prayer
Mark Your Calendars!
Incarnate Word Academy
Open House
Sunday, November 5
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. All middle school students and their
parents/guardians are cordially
invited to attend.
Keynote speech—1:45 p.m.
followed by guided tours.
Visit www.incarnateword.org
Register today!
Introducing a new support
group for fathers that are cur-
rently or not currently involved
in your children lives. This is a
meeting to discuss any issues
or concerns you might have about parent-
ing children of all ages.
For more information contact Fr. Phil Lloyd
Fathers Support Group Friday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Parish Office
We congratulate those couples, who received the Sacrament of Marriage. May God bless
them each and every day and enlighten you with His grace.
Sarah Siedhoff and Michael Albrecht Andrea LeBlanc and Stephen Davis
Christina Elisa Lombana and Scott Webster Douglas
Sarah Schaefer and Tim White Jr. Annie Gierth and Matt Curtis
Kelly Marie Dugan and James McComb Toppins Nadia Alameddin and Simon Salas
Rachel Frances Haim and Brian Jacob Foley
CELEBRATION OF
MATRIMONY
OCTOBER
We welcome these new Catholics into the Roman Catholic Church by
the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
CELEBRATION OF
BAPTISM
OCTOBER
Olivia Alison Zeniah Cleveland Grace Linh Dao
Ariana Sophia Duque-Rodriguez Sebastian Arian Duque-Rodriguez
Lily Graciela Lillo-Flores Isabella Suzanne Vidal-Michel Chloe Dominique Vidal-Michel
David Michael Truxillo, III Sloane Marie Geneva Wyman
Joe Cano, Realtor
950 Corbindale Rd., Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77024
m: 281-785-5132 o: 713-461-9393
Nifty Cleaners
5901 Washington Ave.
713-868-2210
Annie and Doug Raburn
Selling bungalows to
mansions in and around Houston for the last 20 years.
713.826.7569 [email protected]
Henry D. Nguyen, CPA PLLC 950 Echo Lane, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77024
Specializing in Small Businesses and Individual Tax Returns
832-429-7652 [email protected]
“Your Source For Industrial Forest Products”
5001 Oates Rd. Houston, TX 77013 713-672-6679 office
713-672-5135 fax
WWW.LODGELUMBER.COM
Bienvenidos
Noticias y Eventos
E N E S PA Ñ O L
Carta de Father Phil
Mientras nos acercamos al final del mes de Octubre y el principio de Noviembre los niños piensan en Halloween mientras que los adultos pensamos en los días de Todos Santos y Todos los Fieles.
Recordamos a los miembros de nuestra familia que ya no estan con nosotros. Vemos esta epoca del año como una oportunidad para ponernos en la presencia de Dios y abrir nuestros corazones y nues-tros oidos para entender que es lo que El quiere de nosotros.
Las lecturas en esta epoca del año nos pieden que como parte de la parroquia y la sociedad abramos las puertas de nuestros corazones y de nuestros hogares. “Yo era un extraño y me acogiste”, esta frase puede ser ignorada ciertas veces.
Estoy muy orgulIoso de nuestra Iglesia y de nuestra ciudad al ver como ha acogido a otras personas con brazos abiertos. El espíritu del Señor nos conecta con personas con diferentes antecedents, así como con personas que comparten historiales similares a los nues-tros. Ustedes hacen posible que la gente se sienta bienvenida en Sta. Theresa através de sus contribuciones generosas.
Desde la perspectiva católica, la administración es una respuesta agraciada de un discípulo cristiano que reconoce y recibe las bendi-ciones de Dios y comparte estas bendiciones con amor hacia Dios y hacia los demas. Es increible como Dios nos da abundantemente y ahora se nos pide que compartamos nuestro tiempo, talentos y nues-tra riqueza en servicio de Dios y de los demás.
Espero que en las próximas semanas recen fervientemente para que cresca el nivel administrativo. Por favor tomen esta oportunidad para ayudarnos a avanzar en nuestra misión en general. Personalmente quiero agradecerles por su apoyo continuo en todo lo que hacemos en Sta. Theresa.
Con sincero agradecimiento, Pr. Phil Lloyd
Queridos feligreses y amigos de Sta. Theresa,
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Donaciones en Línea
Hay varias maneras de donar en línea:
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El libro con los nombres de los muertos
Las comunidades cristianas de todo el mundo recuerdan los nombres de sus difuntos, en las oraciones de intercesión y en los aniversarios. Los nombres de aquellos que son llamados santos son cantados en letanía cuando nos acercamos al Bautismo y otros momentos centrales en la vida de la Iglesia. Durante el mes de noviembre, desde el Día de Todos los Santos hasta el Día de Acción de Gracias, muchas par-roquias otorgan un lugar de honor especial en su iglesia en el libro que contiene los nombres de los muer-tos. Los feligreses pueden escribir los nombres de aquellos que desean recordar en este libro espe-cial, que estará ubicado cerca del altar en cada misa dominical y de lunes a viernes durante noviembre.
"Que le Señor les conceda el descanso eterno y que la luz perpetua brille sobre ellos".
Saturday, October 28 5:30 PM Wil Dalferes †
Sunday, October 29 8:00 AM Gus Arndt † 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM Miguel Garza Gonzalez † 5:30 PM Goloria Leona (L)
Monday, October 30 7:00 AM Martha Austin †
Tuesday, October 31 7:00 AM Louise Gorski †
Wednesday, November 1 7:00 AM Uncle Mac & Aunt Pat † Michelle Marks † Dorothea Kristoff † Anthony & Natalie Adams † Joseph & Louis Adams † Nayeli de Jesus (L) 8:05 AM Florence Austin † 12:10 PM Gus Arndt † 6:30 PM Chauncy Austin †
Thursday, November 2 7:00 AM Catarina Castelli † Giuseppe Camagna † Rosario Cucciara † 6:30 PM All Souls †
Friday, November 3 7:00 AM Emile & Neil Leinget (L)
The Week Ahead
The flowers in front of the altar
are in memory of
Dennis O'Connor
by
Kathleen O'Connor
Sunday, October 29
8:00 am Mass, Gym
8:30 am RCIA, Office
10:00 am Mass, Gym
11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Gym Upstairs
12:00 am Spanish Mass, Gym
5:30 pm Mass, Gym
Monday, October 30
7:00 am Mass, FH
2:30 pm Sr. Carolyn Book Club, Lounge
6:30 pm Meditation Prayer Group, Office
Tuesday, October 31
7:00 am Mass, FH
7:30 am-10:00 pm Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament, FH Board Room
7:00 pm Women’s Encounter, FH Lounge
7:30 pm Men’s Encounter, FH Lounge
Wednesday, November 1
7:00 am All Saints Day Mass, FH
8:00 am All Saints Day School Mass, Gym
12:10 pm All Saints Day Mass, FH
5:30 pm Reconciliation, FH
6:30 pm All Saints Day Mass, FH
7:00 pm Legión de María, Lounge
7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Office
8:15 pm Men’s AA, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, November 2
6:30 am Women’s AA, Office
7:00 am Mass, FH
7:30 am-10:00 pm Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament, FH Board Room
6:30 pm All Souls Mass with Reception, FH
Friday, November 3
6:45 am Rosary for Peace, FH
7:00 am Mass, FH
5:00pm Retreat, Office
5:30pm Widows Gathering, Office
Saturday, November 4
7:00am Retreat, FH
4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym
5:30 pm Mass, Gym
Sunday, November 5
8:00 am Mass, Gym
8:30 am RCIA, Office
10:00 am Mass, Gym
11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Gym Upstairs
11:15am Marriage Orientation, Pastoral Center
11:30 am Faith Formation, FH
12:00 am Spanish Mass, Gym
2:30 pm American Legion, FH
5:30 pm Mass, Gym
Altar Flowers
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6622 Haskell, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784
Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext.: 312, [email protected]
Deacon Larry Vaclavik, [email protected]
Deacon Bill Wilson, [email protected]
Deacon Dwight Coles, [email protected]
Deacon Juan de Dios Perez [email protected]
Operations & Finance Director Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Matrimony or Application for Annulment
Patrick Miral, ext. 310 [email protected]
Director of Music
David San Miguel, ext. 311 [email protected]
Director of Adult Education / Hospitality
Ginger Tamborello, ext. 306 [email protected]
Faith Formation / Youth Ministry
Janice Berger, ext. 335 [email protected]
Development Director
Enrique Benitez, ext. 315 [email protected]
Capital Campaign
Johanna Bransford, ext. 309 [email protected]
Finance
David Mendel, ext. 343 [email protected]
Yen Fite, ext. 329 [email protected]
Nancy Loncarich, ext. 333 [email protected]
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish
Deandra Mackey, ext. 301 [email protected]
Mary Ann Virgilio, ext. 301 [email protected]
Bulletin Inquires and Submissions
Veronica Benitez, ext. 333 [email protected]
St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/
StTheresaCatholicSchool
Principal—Melissa Ilski ext. 320 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant, School
Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 321 [email protected]
Director of Admissions, School & ECC
Kelly McCarty, ext. 314 [email protected]
Early Childhood Center
www.facebook.com/sttheresaecc Director—Cindy Clements, ext. 338
Alumni Relations www.facebook.com/
AlumniStTheresaMemorialPark Traci Bocock
Maintenance Manager Andras Bandi, ext. 302
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
(Spanish), 5:30 p.m.
Daily Mass: Monday—Friday at 7 a.m., Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Holy Day Masses: 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday –Thursday: 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00—1:00 p.m.
