Prayer: The Faith Prayed
Catechetical Sunday 2016
Copyright © 2016, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 18, 2016
“Praise, you servants of the LORD,
praise the name of the LORD.
Blessed be the name of the LORD
both now and forever.”
Psalm 113
This year, as the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday, we reflect on the
theme, "Prayer: The Faith Prayed."
Those who the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be
called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is
a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by
virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the
Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate
themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
This year’s theme invites all the baptized—especially catechists and
Catholic school teachers—to devote themselves to a deeper study and
practice of prayer, for their own spiritual good and for the good of those
they serve.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, our own patron, says of prayer “…prayer is a surge
of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of
recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” St. Francis de Sales
says “every one of us needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when
we’re busy—then we need an hour.”
Our Lord’s disciples frequently observed him interrupting his journeys in
order to spend long hours alone in prayer to his heavenly Father. They
were moved to ask him to teach them how to pray. May we be moved
this year to do the same as an essential element of our discipleship. May
we all draw closer to the Lord and to one another through a deeper and
more faithful commitment to prayer, in private and with others, in
communion with the sacramental life of the Church.
Let us continue to pray each day for all school teachers and catechists as
they guide our children in the ways of faith.
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Statement in Response
to Catholics for Choice Campaign
On Monday, full-page advertisements ran in the San Antonio Express-News,
the Houston Chronicle, and the Dallas Morning News from a Washington D.C.based entity called Catholics for Choice.
Despite what is implied by its name, Catholics for Choice is not a memberoriented organization and has no affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church.
Instead, it is financed by grants from a few secular organizations pushing a
pro-abortion agenda. It seldom ventures beyond Washington to Texas,
unless it is to buy expensive, full-page ads when it serves their pro-abortion
agenda.
It is not clear why Catholics for Choice chose a handful of individuals
identifying themselves as Catholics as ambassadors for the false premise that
refusal to pay for someone’s abortion is an assault on anyone’s God-given
dignity. The only assault on dignity in this discussion is the abortion, which
ends one life and irrevocably diminishes countless other lives.
The misguided campaign of the so-called “Catholics for Choice” organization
misrepresents the moral guidance of our Church. The Bishops of the United
States, in accord with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, have been unequivocal in
proclaiming the dignity of unborn human life. Millions of Catholics in Texas
actively live out this teaching in our pro-life ministries and advocacy.
Nor is it clear why this small activist group insists on describing itself as
“Catholic” when it apparently declines to embrace and live the principles of
the Catholic faith. Catholic social teaching is based on and inseparable from
our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every person, from the
moment of conception to natural death, has inherent dignity and a right to life
consistent with that dignity. Catholics, by definition, are in accord with the
essential teachings of the Church and embrace the faith that has been handed
down to us through Jesus Christ and the apostles. Someone cannot call
themselves a Catholic, yet reject the sanctity of life by active support of
abortion.
Sept. 12, 2016
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Most Rev. Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Most Rev. Steven J. Lopes, STD, Personal Ordinariate of the
Chair of St. Peter
Most Rev. Kevin J. Farrell, Diocese of Dallas
Faithful Citizenship and the Catholic Vote
We are all called to Faithful Citizenship
If you are struggling to make a decision about who to vote for in the
2016 election, or even if your mind is made up, consider joining
Deacon Larry Vaclavik for a presentation and discussion of the
US Bishops’ document “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.”
Deacon Larry will help us to consider how our faith should shape and
challenge our political participation and voting. This will be a fully
non-partisan evening and yet will allow us to see how our faith lives and
our political lives do intersect and, in fact, should be in alignment even
in this challenging year. Whether you already have your decision, or
whether you have lots of questions, mark your calendar for
Thursday evening, September 29, 7:30 – 8:30,
in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.
Journey of Hope
Divorced or separated, and Catholic, can be a challenge.
We invite you to come and meet with others on Sunday,
September 18, in the Brides Room at St Theresa’s from 3:00—5:30 pm.
We gather, share, fellowship and pray together.
Our goal is that you will feel welcome .
More info , email: [email protected]
Our altar flowers this weekend were donated by
Patricia and Norman Chersky
in memory of Dorothy Hilligiest and Leona Cichersky
If you would like to submit an announcement for our bulletin,
please send it to: [email protected].
St. Theresa Women’s Club
The St. Theresa Women's Club is responsible for helping
purchase altar breads and wines, maintaining the altar, sacristy,
and sanctuary of the church, and other projects.
Won't you join this worthwhile group to support our events?
If you are able to help, please fill out the form below and
place it in the box in the Narthex.
This will allow us to keep you informed of all our events.
We meet the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm in the
Fellowship Hall. A small fee to join is used to fund supplies
for the altar. We thank you in advance for your assistance
in this very important ministry.
Name:__________________________
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Cell phone:______________________
Email address:___________________
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Questions? Contact Cristela Flores
at [email protected] or 713-560-7863.
Donut Ministry
To build community and encourage fellowship, are hoping to be able to
offer donuts and coffee after the 8 am and 10 am Mass each Sunday.
In order to do this, we need your help!
If you are able to give a few hours of your time once every one or two
months to help in this ministry, please contact Cristela Flores at
[email protected].
Black Box Collection
Next weekend’s Black Box Collection will be and emergency collection
for the 2016 Louisiana Flood. As many as 60,000 homes have been
damaged or destroyed, and many lives have been drastically changed.
This emergency collection will provide humanitarian aid through
Catholic Charities and will also assist the pastoral and rebuilding needs
of the affected dioceses. Please give generously.
St. Theresa Early
Childhood Center
We are keeping up with the times!
As you know, St. Theresa Early Childhood Center
is committed to providing high quality childcare
while encouraging the physical, social, and cognitive development of
each child in a safe, healthy environment. Part of the commitment to
our families is daily communication about their child’s activities. We
have found a program that allows safe and secure sharing from our
caregivers to parents. Photos and videos of the child give parents a view
of their day. Daily reports keep them informed of the daily activities and
learning experiences that happen while parents are at work. The system
requires the use of iPad or iPad minis; however, two of our iPads are no
longer working. If you might be able to contribute monetarily to the
purchase of new ones, or if you have one that you’d like to put to good
use, please contact Cindy Clements, STECC Director, at
[email protected]. Thank you!
Middle School Youth
THE QUEST MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORMATION
Saturday, October 22, 10 am—4 pm (lunch included)
St. Dominic’s Pastoral Center Auditorium
The Quest is a leadership program designed for youth in grades
6th-8th. The program introduces youth to the Servant-Leadership
model in a three year cycle by providing them with
the building blocks needed for peer ministry.
Through skits, community building games, activities, workshops, and
prayer, each year youth will focus on a different skill of leadership
while discovering and enriching their own gifts.
Cycle A covers: What is Servant Leadership?, Exploring Your Gifts,
Vocations, Small Group Facilitation as well as Brainstorming and
Program Ideas section. This will help youth to create and implement
program ideas for the coming year.
If your middle school child would like to attend this one-day program,
please contact Adrian Leal at [email protected]
for more info and to register.
$25 per person. Deadline to register is October 9.
Helpful Numbers
Houston Police
For Emergency/Life Threatening Calls:
911
Non-Emergency Calls: 713- 884-3131
www.houstonpolice.org
Domestic Violence
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
24 Hour Hotline: 713-473-2801
www.thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
713-661–4200
www.na.org
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
713- 405-1142
www.houstonsaa.org
Counseling (Grief, Family, etc.)
Catholic Charities:
713-526-4611
www.catholiccharities.org
Families of Addicts
Al-Anon Family Groups
713-683-7227
www.al-anon.alateen.org
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
713-686-6300
www.aa.org
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
713-973-6633
www.oahouston.org
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Thank you for your support!
Sacraments
Baptism
Contact Ginger Tamborello or visit
our website for more information.
First Communion & Reconciliation
Contact Deandra Mackey or visit our
website for more information.
Matrimony
Application for Annulment
Contact Patrick Miral or visit our
website for more information.
Confirmation
Contact Deandra Mackey or visit our
website for more information.
Reconciliation
Saturday
4 pm-5 pm
Thursday
5:30 pm-6:15 pm
The Week Ahead...
Monday, September 19
7:00 am Mass
6:30 pm Meditation Prayer Group, Mary Chapel
7:00 pm Book Club, Brides Room
Tuesday, September 20
7:00 am Mass
7:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00 pm Finance Council, FH Lounge
Wednesday, September 21
7:00 am
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:15 pm
Mass
JAM Children’s Choir, Church
School Board, FH Board Room
Women’s Encounter, FH Lounge
Baptism Class, Fellowship Hall
Spanish Prayer Group, Brides Room
Legión de María, Sacristy
Choir Rehearsal, Church Choir Loft
Men’s AA, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 22
7:00 am
7:30 am
11:30 am
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
The Middle East:Then & Now, FH
Gala Meeting, Church Office
PTO Meeting, Fellowship Hall
Youth Gathering, FH Lounge
Reconciliation
Mass
Men’s Encounter, FH Board Room
Friday, September 23
6:45 am Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life
7:00 am Mass
Saturday, September 24
4:00 pm Reconciliation
5:30 pm Mass
Mass Intentions
Saturday, September 17
5:30 PM Edward & Christine Bench †
Sunday, September 18
8:00 AM Frances & Clem Bilski †
10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners)
11:30 AM Stevenson Family
Mulvilhill Family
5:30 PM Dewey Leonard Coles Jr. †
Monday, September 19
7:00 AM Wilfred Navarro, Jr. †
Tuesday, September 20
7:00 AM Ranjith Joseph †
Nandini Joseph & Family
Usha Joseph †
Abraham Joseph (L)
Wednesday, September 21
7:00 AM Margaret Natho †
8:05 AM Special Intention
Thursday, September 22
7:00 AM Tony & Frances Listi †
6:30 PM Alice Correa †
Friday, September 23
7:00 AM Juan M. Guajardo †
Fred Lero †
John Burns †
Marty Burns †
Saturday, September 24
5:30 PM Peter Lam Phan †
Dorothy Hilligiest †
Sunday, September 25
8:00 AM Lee & Barbara Bundick †
10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners)
11:30 AM All Souls
5:30 PM Dewey Leonard Coles Jr. †
*For Mass intentions, contact Deandra
in the church office.
Sunday, September 25
8:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
5:30 pm
Mass
RCIA, Church Office
Mass
Spanish Mass
Mass
Rosary for Peace and
Respect for Life
September 23—Richard Flores
September 30 & October 7—Len Emge
Next Week’s Reader
and EMHC Schedule
Saturday, September 24
5:30 pm (Team 2)
Peg Patrick
Roy Hughes
Sunday, September 25
8:00 am (Team 4)
Cristela Flores
Richard Flores
10:00 am (Team 1)
Pete Musgrove
Katie Wilson
5:30 pm (Team 1)
Ana Schick
Jack Schick
www.StTheresa.cc
6622 Haskell, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784
Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 312
[email protected]
Deacons
Deacon Larry Vaclavik
[email protected]
Deacon Bill Wilson
[email protected]
Deacon Juan de Dios Perez
Pastoral Manager /Director of Music and Liturgy
Kathy Corbett, ext. 311
[email protected]
SCHOOL STAFF
Church and School Finance
Lidia Chapple, ext. 333
[email protected]
Yen Fite, ext. 329
[email protected]
Johanna Bransford, ext. 309
[email protected]
Principal
Melissa Ilski ext. 320
[email protected]
Dean of Students
Carman West, ext. 317
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 321
[email protected]
Interim Admissions Coordinator
Kelly McCarty, ext. 314
[email protected]
Finance Manager, Church and School
Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305
[email protected]
Director of Adult Education / Hospitality
Ginger Tamborello, ext. 306
[email protected]
Faith Formation / Youth Ministry
Adrian Leal, ext. 308
[email protected]
PARISH RESOURCES AND STAFF
Early Childhood Center Director
Cindy Clements, ext. 338
[email protected]
Development and Advancement Director
Enrique Benitez, ext. 315
[email protected]
Assistant Director of Music
David San Miguel
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Matrimony or Application for Annulment
Patrick Miral, ext. 310
[email protected]
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant
Deandra Mackey, ext. 301
[email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor
Andras Bandi, ext. 302
[email protected]
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