Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018 GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

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1 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018 GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

2 Pope Francis has appointed 14 new cardinals on June 28 P ope Francis first announced the names of the 14 new cardinals from 11 countries on Thursday evening, June 28, during the Ordinary Public Consistory in Rome at the St. Peter s Basilica. The cardinals-designate are from Bolivia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Peru, Madagascar, Mexico and Spain. Pope Francis explained that the places from where the new cardinals come expresses the universality of the Church, which continues to announce the merciful love of God to all men and women on earth. He said their nominations manifest the unbreakable bond between the See of Peter and the local Churches throughout the world. The 11 new cardinals under the age of 80, who will be active participants in a future conclave, are: Patriarch Louis Raphaël I Sako, Iraqi, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Babylon and the Head of the Chaldean Catholic Church. Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, Spaniard, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Archbishop Angelo De Donatis, Italian, Vicar General of Rome. Archbishop Giovanni Angelo Becciu, Italian, Substitute of the Vatican s Secretariat of State. Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, Polish, Almoner of the Office of Papal Charities. Archbishop Joseph Coutts, of Karachi, Pakistan. Bishop António Augusto dos Santos Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fátima, Portugal. Archbishop Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, Archbishop of Huancayo, Peru. Archbishop Désiré Tsarahazana, Archbishop of Toamasina, Madagascar. Archbishop Giuseppe Petrocchi, Archbishop of L Aquila, Italy. Archbishop Thomas Aquino Manyo Maeda, Archbishop of Osaka, Japan. Pope Francis also created three new cardinals who are above the age of 80, deciding to honor them for their service to the Church. These men are: Archbishop Sergio Obeso Rivera, the Archbishop Emeritus of Xalapa, Mexico; Bishop Toribio Ticona Porco, the emeritus of Corocoro, Bolivia; and Father Aquilino Bocos Merino, a Spanish Claretian. As of June 29, when the new cardinals are inducted, the total number of cardinals will be 227, of whom 125 will be under 80, meaning able to vote for a new pope. That s well above the traditional ceiling of 120 electors established under Blessed Pope Paul VI. GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

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4 With Every Good Wish "O come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord" Psalm 134:1 In thanksgiving for his 40 years of dedication to the priesthood, we would like to invite you to join us in celebrating Fr. Phil Lloyd during the 10:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, July 15, 2018 A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall after Mass. What Is the Secular Discalced Carmelite Order? (For lay men and women 18 years and older) My vocation is love! St. Therese of Lisieux St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face Secular Discalced Carmelites will meet with us on Saturday, July 21, :00 p.m. Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall followed by Marian Prayer and readings. To RSVP and for more information please send an to hrottman@sbcglobal.net RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Interested in becoming Catholic? Are you a Catholic who wishes to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Next RCIA inquiries are July 8th, and July 29th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Church office. Please contact Ginger Tamborello at g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

5 FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation is equipping people to live as Disciples of Jesus. In his latest book, Generations Together, John Roberto reaffirms a traditional, but very rich notion that faith formation informs, forms, and transforms the person whether child, youth, or adult into a robust, vital, and life-giving Catholic Faith that is holistic: a way of the head, the heart, and the hands. Calling all Volunteers Please prayerfully consider joining our Faith Formation team! For more information about registration and/or volunteer opportunities, please contact: Janice Berger at j.berger@sttheresa.cc or , ext Faith Formation Registration Pre-K4 through 12th grade We are now registering for Faith Formation online at From the home page, just click on the Ministries tab, then Faith Formation where you will find the link to register for classes. You can also stop by the Church offices and register with the receptionist. Please contact Janice Berger at j.berger@sttheresa.cc or , ext. 335 with any questions. Now accepting applications PK3 8th grade for the school year Register at Kelly McCarty, Director of Admissions at k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc

6 WOMEN S SUMMER BOOK GROUP FIVE PILLARS OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE BY FR. ROBERT SPITZER, S.J. *Eucharist *Prayer *Beatitudes *Holy Spirit *Contemplative Life Join us for one or all of the Fridays! June 22 thru Aug. 3 10am - noon Fellowship Hall Please RSVP at to reserve a book. CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM JUNE We welcome these new Catholics into the Roman Catholic Church by the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Thomas Michael Gilliam Arya Matilda Parameswaran Gabriel Lopez Carreon Jedric Kirk Ponce Garcia Easton Barrett Schindler Hudson Paris Schindler CELEBRATION OF FIRST COMMUNION JUNE Please join us in congratulating the following children who received First Holy Communion. Henry Pierce Ling Javier Adrian Paredes Tovar Mariana Elise Shippen Angelo Michael Velasquez Lincoln Thomas Bowman Gabriel Henson Rayos Matthew Bernard Del Rio CELEBRATION OF MATRIMONY JUNE We congratulate those couples, who received the Sacrament of Marriage. May God bless them each and every day and enlighten you with His grace. Theresa Michalewicz and David Garcia Marissa Young and Franco Sala Erin Beverick and Damon Sylvester Kory Vincent and Jake Boos Jody Henry and Recently deceased: Audrey Morrow Joyce Alene Telschow Cipolla Alvin J. Kainer Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

7 HOW DO I BECOME A COMMITED ADORER? Take Courage, Get Up, He is Calling YOU! Please sign up today! Commit to be an adorer for one hour a month. Please know we still have many hours with only one adorer. HOUSTON POLICE: 911 HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT NON-EMERGENCY CALLS: HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: 311 NATIONAL EMERGENCY CHILD LOCATOR CENTER: AMERICAN RED CROSS: RED-CROSS Volunteer at redcross.org. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: The Bridge Over Troubled Waters 24 Hour Hotline: UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON: 211 Texas/United Way Helpline Available 24/7 CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER: St. Theresa s Hours of Adoration: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. We are in need of a committed adorer on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. and on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Diana Sepulveda at NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE CENTER: Available 24 hours everyday Online Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA): SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (SAA): COUNSELING (GRIEF, FAMILY, ETC.): Catholic Charities FAMILIES OF ADDICTS: Al-Anon Family Groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA): OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA):

8 Bienvenidos EN ESPAÑOL Noticias Mis más cordiales deseos " Ea, vamos! Bendigan al Señor todos los servidores del Señor!" -Salmos, En acción de gracias por sus 40 años de sacerdocio, nos gustaría invitarlo a unirse a la celebración del Padre Phil Lloyd durante la misa en inglés de 10:00 a.m. el Domingo, 15 de julio de Se realizará una recepción en el Fellowship Hall después de la misa. Donaciones en Línea Hay varias maneras de donar en línea: 1 Descarga la aplicación gratuita QR code reader en tu teléfono y escanea esta imagen: 2 Puedes ir directamente a esta dirección: 3 Ve a la página web clic en el botón Giving en la parte verde de la navegación y clic en Stewardship Donations. Gracias a los nuevos alegres donadores que apoyan a nuestra parroquia y un agradecimiento especial a los donadores que aumentaron sus donaciones durante la última semana. Cada regalo hecho a través de la recolección del ofertorio, en línea, o mediante retiros automáticos hacen una gran diferencia en los ministerios, programas y obras de Santa Teresa. Ayúdenos a continuar sirviendo bien a través de sus donaciones todos los domingos durante todo el año! GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

9 Parish and School Directory Deacon Larry Vaclavik, Haskell, Houston, TX Phone: Fax: Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 312, Deacon Dwight Coles, Deacon Bill Wilson, Operations & Finance Director Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305 Pastoral Associate Matrimony/Annulment Application/ Funerals Patrick Miral, ext. 310 Director of Music David San Miguel, ext. 311 Director of Adult Education / Hospitality Ginger Tamborello, ext. 306 g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc Faith Formation / Youth Ministry Janice Berger, ext. 335 j.berger@sttheresa.cc Development Director Enrique Benitez, ext. 315 e.benitez@sttheresa.cc Capital Campaign Johanna Bransford, ext. 309 j.bransford@sttheresa.cc Finance Jeanette Batalla, ext. 334 j.batalla@sttheresa.cc Patrick Flaherty, ext. 343 p.flaherty@sttheresa.cc Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish Deandra Mackey, ext. 301 d.mackey@sttheresa.cc Mary Ann Virgilio, ext. 301 maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc Bulletin Inquires and Submissions Veronica Benitez, ext. 333 Deacon Juan de Dios Perez juandedios0308@yahoo.com St. Theresa School StTheresaCatholicSchool Principal Melissa Ilski melissa.ilski@sttheresa.cc Director of Admissions, School & ECC Kelly McCarty, ext. 314 k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc Administrative Assistant, School Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 321 r.lastovica@sttheresa.cc Early Childhood Center Director Cindy Clements, ext. 338 c.clements@sttheresa.cc Director of Admissions, School & ECC Kelly McCarty, ext. 314 k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc Maintenance Manager Andras Bandi, ext. 302 andras.bandi@sttheresa.cc Regular Parish 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.

10 The Week Ahead Sunday, July 8 Black Box Collection: St. Vincent de Paul 8:00 am Mass, Gym 9:00 am RCIA Inquiries, Office 10:00 am Mass, Gym 11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Gym-upstairs 12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Gym 5:30 pm Mass, Gym Monday, July 9 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 2:30 pm Sr. Carolyn Book Club, Office 6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Lounge Tuesday, July 10 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Board Room 8:00 pm Men s Encounter, FH Lounge Wednesday, July 11 7:00 am Mass, FH 5:30 pm Reconciliation, FH 6:30 pm Mass, FH 7:00 pm Legión de María, Lounge 8:15 pm Men s AA, Fellowship Hall Thursday, July 12 6:30 am Women s AA, Office 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Board Room Friday, July 13 6:45 am Rosary for Peace, FH 7:00 am Mass, FH 10:00 am Summer Book Group, FH 6:00 pm Spanish Class, Lounge Saturday, July 14 4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym 5:30 pm Mass, Gym Sunday, July 15 8:00 am Mass, Gym 10:00 am Mass, Gym 11:00 am Fr. Phil s 40th Priesthood Anniv., FH 11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Gym-upstairs 12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Gym 1:30 pm Natural Family Planning, Office 5:30 pm Mass, Gym GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER ALTAR FLOWERS Did you know the Flower Guild does not have a budget? Flowers for the altar entirely depend on the donations from your dedications. Please place your request two weeks in advance of your dedication date. For more information please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc or call Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, July 8 8:00 AM Ryan Stawaisz (L) 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM Special Intention for the Living 5:30 PM Joyce Cipolla Monday, July 9 7:00 AM Communion Service Tuesday, July 10 7:00 AM Communion Service Wednesday, July 11 7:00 AM Hazel, Harold, Eve, Deborah and William Vicknair 6:30 PM Michelle Marks Thursday, July 12 7:00 AM Josephine Tamborello Friday, July 13 7:00 AM Donald J. Pierini Saturday, July 14 5:30 PM Edward and Christine Bench Sunday, July 15 8:00 AM Ed and Martha Cornicelli 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM Stevenson Family Mulvilhill Family 5:30 PM Kenneth Lee Beckett

11 STECC has an opening for an experienced housekeeper. We are looking for candidates with a track record of excellent service or references from an organization or residential clients. We care for infants and toddlers, so cleanliness is of utmost importance to us. Great opportunity for a professional who wants a steady part-time employment. Evening hours available. please contact Cindy Clements at c.clements@stthersa.cc Capital Campaign Online Giving To make your gift online visit: capitacampa or visit our website and select Capital Campaign under the Giving tab. We now have E-checks! You can set your pledges or make donations online using your checking account. Use the QR Code for easy online access. You've Got Maids of Central Houston 1431 N. Durham Drive MAIDS or moylam.tx@youvegotmaids.com Joe Cano, Realtor 950 Corbindale Rd., Ste. 100 Houston, TX m: o: e: joe.cano@kw.com Nifty Cleaners 5901 Washington Ave Henry D. Nguyen, CPA PLLC 950 Echo Lane, Suite 200 Houston, Texas Specializing in Small Businesses and Individual Tax Returns henry@hdn-cpa.com

12 Our Chapel is generally open: Monday to Friday from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Scott Alexander Parishioner Rae Miles Technician The Neighborhood Computer Guy RE-ROOF - REPAIRS - FREE ESTIMATES Annie and Doug Raburn Selling bungalows to mansions in and around Houston for the last 20 years araburn@marthaturner.com Phone: Web: theneighborhoodcomputerguy.net rae@theneighborhoodcomputerguy.net YOUR AD SPACE IS WAITING FOR YOU HERE! Contact Veronica Benitez at stccbulletin@ sttheresa.cc