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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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DECEMBER 6, 2015
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Immaculate Conception Mass
Schedule, page 2…
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
705 ST. THERESA BOULEVARD
 SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
WWW.SUGARLANDCATHOLIC.COM

281-494-1156
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
CONTENTS
Solemnity of
the Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2015
DSF………………..……………...………....………… 3
Ministerios en Español…….…..……….…...……….. 4
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the
Patroness of the United States. Her feast day is
a special day of prayer and intercession for our
nation. December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation
for the United States.
Mañanitas a la Virgen de Guadalupe……..……...… 5
Simbang Gabi……….. .…..……….…...……...…….. 6
Announcements…………………………….………... 7
Faith Formation/School...…………....………………
Mass Schedule
8
Mass Intentions……………………………………….. 9
Monday, December 7
5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
(English)
Weekly Schedule of Events………………………….. 9
Blood Drive……………………………...…………...
10
Christmas With the Strings Concert……....……….. 11
Tuesday, December 8
6:45 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Daily Scripture Readings……………...…..…………
12
Advent Mission……..………………………………..
13
Parish contact information………………..............
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7:30 p.m. (Bi-Lingual)
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
M ASS AND C ONFESSION S CHEDULE
WEEKDAYS  ENTRE SEMANA
CONFESSION
SATURDAY  SÁBADO
Monday—Friday
6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Saturday  Sábado
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass
Sunday  Domingo
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
SUNDAY  DOMINGO
Weekdays  Entre Semana
Monday-Friday: after each Mass
Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
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7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español),
10:00 a.m., Noon,
2:00 p.m. (Español),
5:00 p.m.
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
How may I donate to DSF?
Online Giving
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through your Online Giving account at www.SugarLandCatholic.com. If you do not have
an account set up yet, just fill in the fast and simple account registration.
Credit Card
You may charge your donations to a credit card either using your pledge card or going on
-line at www.archgh.org/dsf. We accept payments via MasterCard, VISA, Discover and
American Express.
Direct Debit
You may set up a direct debit on your checking account on your pledge card. Just follow
the directions on the card. You may also pay by “e-check” online at www.archgh.org/
dsf.
Check
You may place your check in the Pew Envelopes found at your parish or send your check
with the pledge card you received in the mail.
Cash
You may place your cash in the Pew Envelopes found at your parish.
Stock, IRA, Mutual Funds, or
Securities
The Development Department can help arrange any of these transactions. Please call Michael Schillaci at 713-652-4418. Information is also available on the Archdiocesan website at www.archgh.org/dsf under the Giving Stocks and Other Securities tab.
Matching Gift
DSF qualifies for many corporate matching gift programs. Contact your employer for
more information on their matching gift program.
Parish Electronic Giving
DSF is Cardinal DiNardo’s annual appeal; as such, DSF donations are made directly to
the Archdiocese to directly benefit Archdiocesan programs. You may pledge/donate online at www.archgh.org/dsf or complete a donor form available at your parish office or
call the Development Records Office of the Archdiocese at 713-652-4422.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
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.
FORMACIÓN PARA
LOS SACRAMENTOS
PREPARACIÓN DE BAUTISMO INFANTIL:
A los padres se les pide que inscriban
a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben
traer el certificado de nacimiento del
niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y
asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se
anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor
de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si es casado,
casado por la iglesia católica.
Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en
el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven
a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no
bautizaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor
llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la
clase al 281-494-1156 y hable con
Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxima clase
es el 13 de diciembre a las 3:15 p.m.
RICA-INICIACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Eres
adulto y aún no has recibido tus sacramentos? Para mas información clases
de preparación para bautismo, comunión y confirmación por favor llame a
la oficina parroquial al 281-494-1156.
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 al 281-494-1156 para mas información.
DECEMBER 6, 2015
PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO
EN ESPAÑOL: Las personas que
deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en
la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invitados a asistir un seminario de preparación matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio
para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no
están casados y para las parejas que
están casadas civilmente o que viven
juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llamando al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo
seminario es el Jueves 14 de enero
del 2016 en el Salón FLC-A.
CATEQUESIS: Nuestro Catecismo en
español se ofrece de Septiembre a
Mayo, los domingos de 9:30 a 11:00
a.m. para grados de Kínder al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso continuo de evangelización, educación,
formación y conversión que dura
toda la vida. Para mas información
por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-4941156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.
DOMINGO DE SACRAMENTOS: Para niños que desean la formación para
los Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto
con su catequesis. Los niños deben
tener mínimo siete (7) años al comenzó del año escolar. Las clases son un
domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m.
El 9 y 10 de diciembre a las 6:30pm
tendremos las primeras confesiones
para los niños que se están preparando para la Primera Comunión.
CATOLICISMO BASICO: Católico Básico
es para padres de niño que asisten a
catequesis por primera vez y desean
prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconciliación y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al
mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase
es obligatoria para los padres solamente. La próxima clase es el Martes
1 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m.
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La Solemnidad de
la Inmaculada Concepción
Un día de precepto
Horario de la Santa Misa
Lunes, 7 de diciembre
5:30 p.m. (en Ingles)
Martes, 8 de diciembre
6:45 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. (Bilingüe)
ATENCION
JUNTA OBLIGATORIA
El jueves 10 de diciembre tendremos
una junta de todos los Ministerios Hispanos a las 7:00 p.m. en el salón B
1/7. Es obligatorio que un representante de cada grupo asista a esta junta.
Para mas información, llame a el Diacono Gilbert (281) 494-1156.
SHARING SUNDAY
PROGRAMA DE REGALOS DE NAVIDAD
Sharing Sunday es un ministerio que
anualmente distribuye regalos a familias necesitadas. Este programa es solamente para niños.
Para mas información, llame a St.
Vicente de Paul al
281-242-9149
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Cristo es un rey que no domina sino que nos eleva a su
dignidad, el Papa en la Solemnidad de Jesucristo Rey
del Universo
2015-11-22 Radio Vaticana
“Servir por amor es reinar”, “ésta es la realeza de Jesús”. En el domingo de la Solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo Rey del Universo, el Papa Francisco rezó el Ángelus dominical en la Plaza de
san Pedro junto a los fieles y peregrinos llegados de diversas partes
del mundo.
MAÑANITAS
A LA VIRGEN DE
GUADALUPE
Sábado, 12 de diciembre
Reflexionando sobre el Evangelio del día que nos hace contemplar
a Jesús mientras se presenta a Pilatos como rey de un reino “que
no es de este mundo”, el pontífice recalcó que se trata de una contraposición entre dos lógicas, aquella mundana y aquella evangélica, la de Jesús, que se expresa en la humildad y en la
gratuidad.
“Jesús se reveló Rey en el evento de la Cruz” y quien mira la Cruz
de Cristo, dijo Francisco, “no puede no ver la sorprendente
gratuidad del amor”.
Un amor que permanece sólido y firme aun ante el rechazo y que
es el cumplimiento de una vida pasada en el total ofrecimiento de
sí en favor de la humanidad.
La fuerza del reino de Cristo es el amor y es por ese motivo que la
realeza de Jesús no nos oprime sino que nos libera de nuestras debilidades y miserias, animándonos a ir por los caminos del bien, de
la reconciliación y del perdón. “Cristo es un rey que no domina
sino que nos eleva a su dignidad y esto significa, servir a Dios y a
los hermanos”.
Antes de iniciar el rezo del Ángelus el pontífice invitó a pedirle a la
Virgen María que nos sostenga en nuestro compromiso de imitar a
Jesús, nuestro rey, haciendo presente su reino con gestos de
ternura, comprensión y misericordia.
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 4:30 a.m. – El Santo Rosario en el
templo
 5:00 a.m. – Las Mañanitas con el
Mariachi Imperial en el templo
 5:30 a.m. – La Santa Misa con
música de mariachi
 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Habra mas
música del mariachi y un desayuno en el Centro Comunitario
Después del desayuno habrá
la limpieza.
Gracias por su cooperación.
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Come join us in celebrating
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at Saint Theresa Catholic Church – Sugar Land
A traditional FILIPINO MASS honoring the
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY in anticipation of CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 19, 2015
7:00 PM Mass (English/Tagalog)
Main Celebrant: Rev. Eurel Manzano
Rev. Greg Mirto, concelebrant & Rev. Mr. Glenn Haller, assisting
RECEPTION in the COMMUNITY CENTER
(immediately after Mass)
Festivities include the following highlights:
Caroling
Picture taking with Santa Claus**
A buffet of Filipino dishes, delicacies & desserts
(**bring your own camera)
Display of colorful “parols”*
Door prizes and Christmas giveaways
(*some for sale)
Dance the night away!
EVERYONE WELCOME – FREE ADMISSION
Families are invited to bring a dish for sharing
Sponsored By:
The Holy Trinity Prayer Group & The Samahang Filipino @ St. Theresa
To help, for more details or to donate, please call:
Ninfa Alcantara (281) 265-1048 ~ Oliva Aurelio (281) 568-0451 ~ Rodrigo & Mercy Barrey (281) 491-8222 ~ Bella Castro (713)
303-4209 ~ Jim & Linda Claire (832) 603-0993 ~ Rudy Cruz (281) 565-0554 ~ Lucy DeVilla (832) 754-4100 ~ Tony & Divine
Diza (281) 980-8543 ~ Bong & Nida Dumantay (832) 613-5672 ~ Christine Gimotea (281) 794-6755 ~ Lou Gomez (281) 9353607 ~ Helen Mattern (713) 829-4909 ~ Deacon Glen & Aurora Haller (281)980-9883 ~ Eugenia Miller (281) 498-2361 ~ Ramon & Tessie Paguio (832) 868-8954 ~ Rick & Rhodora Quiam (281) 565-3763 ~ Vic & Angelina Sarmiento (281) 416-9700 ~
Dan & Amy Sison (281) 980-7967 ~ Alynn Vivares (281) 302-6228 ~ Eduardo & Mely Silverio (832) 495-5306 ~ Gilda Tumang (832) 495-5306 ~ Trudy Swanson (832) 620-7657 ~ Dr. Mercedes Sulit (281) 988-9194 ~
Glenn & Gladys Zamora (281) 530-6558
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
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!
GABRIEL PROJECT: Gabriel Project is seeking monetary
or material donations for our pregnant women. Contact
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 online www.houstonme.org.
DEACON FRANK CROMER MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST:
Coping with Grief Through
the Holidays
Join the men of St. Theresa at the monthly "Breakfast
and Prayer before Business," Leader: Deacon Don Senger. Wednesday, December 9, 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.
Tuesday December 8
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Holidays and holy days are times to gather with family
&friends. If you have suffered the loss - of a loved one,
the holidays can be filled with sorrow and grief. You
may feel as though everyone has joy but you. Grief can
be raw during the holidays.
MONTHLY PRO-LIFE ROSARY: The first Sunday of each
month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. On Sunday,
December 6, 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.
Join the Grief Support Ministry for a two-hour session:
Tuesday, Dec 8 from 6:30-8:30 in the
Family Life Center, St. Catherine Room at
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
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.
All are welcome to bring a friend or refer a relative,
friend or co-worker who might be experiencing the pain
of grief. These sessions are free and are open to everyone, Catholic or non-Catholic. The session will be held
at St. Theresa Catholic Church – Family Life Center, St.
Catherine Room! For information/registration/ directions, please contact Sandy Barber by phone at 281633-9090 or email – [email protected]
RACHEL PROJECT: If you are grieving from a past abortion, Contact your diocesan Project Rachel Ministry for
confidential help. Dr. Marcella Colbert 713-741-8728.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
FAITH FORMATION
ELMENTARY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH
During the CCE school year (Sept. —
May), classes are offered at the following times:
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ST. THERESA YOUTH MINISTRY
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. or Mondays at 4:15
p.m.
Middle School Faith Formation (CCE)
meets on Sundays or Mondays 6:30
p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact Roland Millare at
[email protected] for
more information.
Children will have their first confession on December 9 or 10.
Group 1 & 3 on December 9th
Group 2 & 4 on December 10th
Catholic 101 is for all parents of firstyear CCE children who are preparing
for Sacrament of Reconciliation and
First Communion. This is for parents
only. Children are invited to attend
CCE during this time. The next class
will be on Tuesday, December 1 at
7:00 p.m.
For more information about Youth
Ministry Faith Formation. please
call 281-494-1156 and speak to
Joseph or Meghan.
Joseph Mastrangelo, Director of
Youth Ministry
joseph@ sugarlandcatholic.com
or
Meghan Anderson, Asst. Coordinator of Youth Ministry
meghan@ sugarlandcatholic.com
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 Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at
[email protected] or at 281
-830-3804. The next Sacrament Sunday class is January 10, 2016 at 1:00
PM.
No High School Faith Formation
until Sunday, January 10, 2016.
R.C.I.A. NEWS
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, December 9, 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 email [email protected] prior to attending your first session.
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, December 7, 2015
St. Ambrose
6:45 a.m.  Lorine C. Bubela
8:30 a.m.  Alois Goehring
5:30 p.m.
Parker Family
Tuesday, December 8
The Immaculate Conception
6:45 a.m.  Concha Balseiro &
Pura Gallego
8:30 a.m.  Margaret I. K. Drygalski &
Dolores Marie M. Drygalski
12:10 p.m.  Shirley Hand
4:30 p.m.  Elvin Kocich
7:30 p.m.  Inocencia de Paz
Wednesday, December 9
Advent Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Al Ewer & John Heitman
8:30 a.m.  All The Souls
Thursday, December 10
Advent Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Carolo
8:30 a.m.  Floryan Eugene Drygalski
Margaret Irene K. Drygolski
Friday, December 11
Advent Weekday
6:45 a.m.  Beatrice Meza
8:30 a.m.  Ralph O’Grady
Saturday, December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
4:30 a.m.
Parish Family
8:30 a.m.  Staci Welsh
5:00 p.m.  Joseph Nguyen
Sunday, December 13
Third Sunday of Advent
7:00 a.m.  Deborah Geno
8:00 a.m.  Sociedad Guadalupanos
10:00 a.m.  Maria Tri
12:00 p.m.  Danny Salsman
2:00 p.m.  Parish Family
5:00 p.m.  Calilung Family
One may request Mass intentions by visiting
the parish office during regular business hours.
Mass intentions are available two (2) months in
advance only.
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, December 7, 2015
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
6:30 p.m. Taller Oracion y Vida, FLC-B
7:00 p.m. Ensayo para Coro Fraternidad
Tuesday, December 8
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
6:30 p.m. Bereavement Grp. Mtg., FLC-A
6:30 p.m. Franciscanos de Maria, Rm 5
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry Mtg., Rm 1/7
7:00 p.m. Marriage Prep Seminar, FLC
7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel
Wednesday, December 9
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
10:00 a.m. Mother’s Play Group, FLC
5:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg.
5:30 p.m. St. Theresa String Orchestra
Rehearsal, Music Room
7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle, FLC-B
7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, December 10
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir)
6:30 p.m. Carmelites Phase 1 & 2 Mtg.
7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, Rm 6
S UNDAY O FFERTORY
November 22, 2015
Online Giving
Total
$ 33,718
$ 3,095
$ 35,813
November 29, 2015
Online Giving
Total
$ 35,274
$ 5,490
$ 40,764
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
2015
Totals as of November 29, 2015
Goal
Pledged
Payments
Payments Due
$ 199,000
$ 164,050
$ 155,315
$ 43,685
486 Participants
Friday, December 11
7:30 p.m. AA Español, Rm B-5
Saturday, December 12
4:30 a.m. Feast of Our Lady of Guada
lupe, Church
9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry, Rm. B-1
9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary Prayer Mtg.
10:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Rm 6
7:30 a.m. String Concert,
Sunday, December 13
9:30 a.m. Catecsimo en Español
9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC
9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños, Rm 1/7
9:30 a.m. Apariciones de Virgen de Gua
dalupe, CC
10:00 a.m. Prek—Kinder CCE, Rm 3-6
3:00 p.m. Clase Pre Bautismal, FLC
6:15 p.m. Youth Group CCE
6:30 p.m. Middle School CCE
6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B-1/7
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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!
www.SugarLandCatholic.com
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
SHARING SUNDAY
Christmas Gift Program
SCHEDULE 2015
December 5, 2015 - Giving Tree
Gift Tags on the Tree - Take one
December 6, 2015 - Giving Tree
Gift Tags on the Tree - Take one
December 12, 2015 - Sharing Sunday
Bring gifts to mass
MONTHLY MASSES AT CARE-GIVING FACILITIES
December 13, 2015 - Sharing Sunday
Bring gifts to masses
Masses in December 2015
These masses are being celebrated by the priests from St.
Theresa at the following care-giving facilities.
December 14, 2015 - Distribution of Gifts
Distribution 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent,
11353 Sugar Park Lane
December 15, 2015 - Distribution of Gifts
Distribution 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 7 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s
Sugar Land Hospital, 1317 Lake Point Parkway
December 16, 2015 - Distribution of Gifts
Distribution 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Sugar Land
Health Care Center: 333 Mattlage Way
Wednesday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Atria,
1401 Soldiers Field
Please contact Belinda at 832-248-4995 for
volunteer information.
Monday, December 21 at 12:00 noon at St. Luke’s
Sugar Land Hospital, 1317 Lake Point Parkway
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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 attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of
age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married,
married through the Church.
WEEKLY READINGS
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 Friday, February 5, 2016.
December 7 through December 13, 2015
Monday:
Is 35:1-10; LK 5:17-26
Tuesday:
Gn 3:9-15, Ps 98; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
Lk 1:26-38
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30
Thursday:
Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15
Friday:
Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19
Saturday:
Zac 2:14-17; LK 1:26-38
Sunday:
Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12; Phil 4:4-7;
Lk 3:10-18
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, December 8, 2015.
Second Sunday of Advent:
Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
L ECTURAS S EMANAL
7 de diciembre al 13 de diciembre del 2015
Lunes:
Is 35:1-10; Lc 5, 17-26
Martes:
Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 97; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12;
Lc 1:26-38
Miércoles:
Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30
Jueves:
Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15
Viernes:
Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19
Sábado:
Za 2:14-17; Lc 1:26-38
Domingo:
Sof 3:14-18; Salmo 12; Flp 4:4-7
Lc 3:10-18
ONLINE GIVING
The parish website has instructions on how to register
for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution account and scheduling. This
option can be a great way to support your church and
honor the Lord with your resources. If you would like
to begin online giving, either visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger 281-494-1156.
Segundo Domingo de Adviento:
Jer 33:14-16; Sal 25 (24); 1 Tes 3:12 — 4:2; Lc 21:2528, 34-36
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ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH
DECEMBER 6, 2015
ADVENT MISSION
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PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
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.
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.
Fr. Roy Oggero
Margarita Iglesias
Rafael Gijon
Dr. Albert Romano
Betty Goehring
Dorothy Raska
Cathy See
Carlos Trejos
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
Larry Klaus
Janie Segura
Nicole Loper
Karen Cromer
Linda Kasper
Sara Aguirre Alfaro
Martin (Marty) Stieb
Myriam Chavez
Evelyn Bartos
John Arroyo
Peter Bohmer
Kathleen Melancon
Brandon Vos
Matt Pici
We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy
upon:
Charlie Craig
Larry Duran
Fred Stratton
Jose Reymond Jaimes
Larry Loper
Marilyn Nelson
Carolyn M. Norwood
Elmo Ordeneaux
Jeannine Scates
Mydra Pitre
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
Lucy Laurents
Richard Harnois
Deacon Don Senger
Bolivia Schlabech
Amalia Ponce DeLeon
Margarita M. de Padilla
Diane Krall
Mary Bates
Dolores Heitman
Kevin Cisneros
Sal Salinas
Jorge Medina
JoAnne Henry
Ron Zucker
Juanita I Muniz
Balvino Renoj
Charlie McDonald
Chris Cromer
Jewel Truong
Paula Johnson
Bob Sullivent
Bob Roberts
Hilda Santibañez
Ashley Santibanez
Donald Mattern, Maria Reyes, Fr. Robert Ritz,
Susan Link, Manuel Rangel Jr., Rosie Janssen,
Teresita Batista, Antonio Guerrero, Lucille Ligotino,
Jo Ann Castille, David Estes, Bruce Buckles, Albert
Edward Ewer, Johnny Heitman, LauraMae Davidson,
Albert Toncrey, Jan Karwowski, Evelyn Haller, Janie
Arias, Martin Villarreal, Guadalupe Rodriguez, Deborah Foltyn Geno, Elvin Kocich, Kevin Hinguillo;
Kien Hong Phan, Deacon Frank Cromer, Jill Cutway
St. Joseph, Patron of a holy death, pray for us!
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S ECOND S UNDAY
OF
A DVENT
Almighty and merciful God,
may no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance to his company.
Who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
“Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low.”
(Luke 3)
St. Theresa Catholic Church
705 St. Theresa Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77498
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