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1 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 25, 2018 WHATEVER YOU DID FOR ONE OF THESE LEAST B R O T H E R S O F M I N E YOU DID FOR ME M ATTHE W 2 5:40

2 FROM FATHER PHIL My Dear Parishioners and Visitors, The second Sunday of Lent provides for us the account of Jesus's Transfiguration. His disciples, Peter, James and John accompany him and are given the privilege of seeing Jesus in his true glory as the Son of God. The scene on that mountain, were Jesus was whiter than white, you could say they saw the Beatific Vision, which is something we speak of seeing when we are purified after death and see God, face to face. That vision did not last, but I am sure it kept their faith alive on cold nights. Lent is a time for us to see clearly. Connecting with the wonders of nature is the first manifestation of God. Taking time to see the stars or walking by the sea helps. We are also asked to purify ourselves through God's mercy that we might see one another differently, hopefully for who each and every human being really is as sons and daughters of God. Seeing with faith transforms who we are and has the potential for changing how we live, giving new vision. As our Lenten resolutions continue, I want you to think about giving to the beautiful work of Casa Juan Diego, a Catholic Worker House for those homeless and in a foreign land, and also to Christian Community Services Center, an ecumenical charity that we support along with over one hundred other houses of worship here in the Houston area. Let's make next Sunday awash with regular shampoo (15 oz.) for CCSC and large and extra-large adult diapers for the sick and injured in Casa Juan Diego. Bring them to our worship in the gym. This will be a sign of our solidarity with those who live close to us and we might usually not even see or be aware of. What a wonderful witness of love. In the words of St. Theresa of Calcutta, let's "Do something beautiful for God" by bringing to the altar signs of our love. With every good wish as we journey to Easter, Fr. Phil Lloyd Pastor

3 Bienvenidos E N E S P A Ñ O L Carta del Padre Phil A medida que nuestras resoluciones cuaresmales continúen, quiero que piensen en dar donaciones a la hermosa obra de Casa Juan Diego, una Casa del Trabajador Católico para personas sin hogar y en un país extranjero, y también al Centro de Servicios Comunitarios Cristianos, una organización benéfica ecuménica que apoyamos así como más de cien otras casas de adoración aquí en el área de Houston. Hagamos que el próximo domingo esté lleno de champu regular (15 onzas) para CCSC y pañales adultos grandes y extra grandes para los enfermos y heridos de Casa Juan Diego. Tráigalos a misa en el gimnasio. Esto será una señal de nuestra solidaridad con aquellos que viven cerca de nosotros y que, por lo general, ni siquiera podemos ver ni tomar en cuenta. Que maravilloso testigo de amor. En las palabras de Santa Teresa de Calcuta, "Hagamos algo hermoso para Dios", trayendo al altar los signos de nuestro amor. Mid deseos más cordiales mientras viajamos hacia la Pascua, P. Phil Lloyd Pastor ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO DEL ALTAR Horas de Adoración de Santa Teresa: Martes y Jueves de 7:30 a.m. a 10:00 p.m. Esta temporada cuaresmal; Podrías por favor considerar dedicar una Hora Santa de Adoración Eucarística por la Cuaresma? Aquí están unas palabras de uno de los adoratrices: "Visitar la Capilla ha profundizado mi fe. Siempre estoy tan impresionada de ver a todas las personas dedicadas y devotadas de todas las edades que visitan y rezan". Para comprometerse con una "Hora Santa Cuaresmal" de Adoración Eucarística, por favor contacte a Diana Sepúlveda al

4 USCCB PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND MIGRATION CHAIR ANNOUNCE NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY FOR DREAMERS FOR FEBRUARY 26 WASHINGTON Late last week, the Senate failed to achieve the 60 votes needed to move forward with debate on legislation to provide relief to Dreamers. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, USCCB President; Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, USCCB Vice President; and Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, together issued the following statement: We are deeply disappointed that the Senate was not able to come together in a bipartisan manner to secure legislative protection for the Dreamers. With the March 5th deadline looming, we ask once again that Members of Congress show the leadership necessary to find a just and humane solution for these young people, who daily face mounting anxiety and uncertainty. We are also announcing a National Catholic Call-In Day to Protect Dreamers. This coming weekend, we will be asking the faithful across the nation to call their Members of Congress next Monday, February 26, to protect Dreamers from deportation, to provide them a path to citizenship, and to avoid any damage to existing protections for families and unaccompanied minors in the process. Our faith compels us to stand with the vulnerable, including our immigrant brothers and sisters. We have done so continually, but we must show our support and solidarity now in a special way. Now is the time for action. St. Theresa Early Childhood Center is growing and growing! STECC is now looking for a couple of loving and nurturing people who are willing to help us support the physical, cognitive, and emotional growth of our babies. All applicants must be willing to obtain CPR/1st Aid, and 24 hours of training in Early Childhood Development. We have part-time caregiver positions available! Contact Cindy Clements at c.clements@sttheresa.cc for more information.

5 LENTEN ACTION FOR DREAMERS: CONGRESSIONAL CALL-IN CAMPAIGN P lease participate in the Call-in Day to Congress on Monday, February 26, 2018! Your advocacy is critical to help the nearly 1.8 million Dreamers, young people who were brought into the United States by their parents as children. They may face deportation as soon as March 6, unless Congress reaches a bi-partisan deal to protect them. Please follow these easy steps to help: 1. Please call to reach the Capitol switchboard, and press 1 to connect to your Senators. Once you are connected to each Senator s office, please ask the person on the phone to deliver this simple message: I urge you to support a bipartisan, common-sense, and humane solution for Dreamers: Protect Dreamers from deportation and provide them with a path to citizenship. Reject proposals that undermine family immigration or protections for unaccompanied children. As a Catholic, I know that families are not chains, but a blessing to be protected. Act now to protect Dreamers, our immigrant brothers and sisters. 2. Please call a second time to reach the Capitol switchboard again, and press 2 to connect to your Representative. Once you are connected to the Representative s office, please ask the person on the phone to deliver the same message as above. After completing your call, please go to: to learn more about Dreamers and find other ways to voice your support. Parish Support Online Giving There are several ways to access our online giving page: 1 Download a free QR code reader to your phone and scan the image on the right: 2 You can also go directly on your smart phone or tablet to: 3 Use our electronic kiosk located in the Church, and swipe your card directly. 4 Desktop users can login to our website click on the Giving button on the top green navigation bar and select Donations.

6 Announcements Lent at St. Theresa Lent Presentation Schedule Holy Week Mass Schedule Holy Monday, March 26th, Holy Tuesday, March 27th, and Holy Wednesday, March 28th, in the Fellowship Hall. 6:30 P.M. Supper 7:00 P.M. Did Jesus have to Suffer? by Fr. Phil Lloyd and Deacon Larry Vaclavik 8:15 P.M. Prayer Lent Soup Supper Fridays at 7:00 PM Please join us every Friday during Lent to enjoy homemade soups and fellowship. *There is no charge for the supper, but a love offering is accepted. Church Office Schedule Closed Thursday, March 29- Monday, April 2. Returning to regular schedule on Tuesday, April 3. Holy Thursday, March 29th, at 6:30 P.M. Gym. Good Friday Service, March 30th, at 3:00 P.M. --Gym. Easter Vigil Saturday, March 31st, at 8:30 P.M. -Gym. Easter Sunday, April 1st, 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M., 12:00 P.M. (Spanish), 5:30 P.M. in the Gym. Stations of the Cross in the Fellowship Hall Our Lenten tradition of observing the Stations of The Cross will continue every Friday during Lent until March 23rd, in English at 6:30 P.M. Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation Classes begin March 7th. If you are a baptized Catholic and have received your First Communion, but want to complete your Sacraments of Initiation through Confirmation then these classes are for you. Please contact Ginger Tamborello for more information or to register. g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc

7 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT St. Theresa s Hours of Adoration: Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. This Lenten season; will you please consider devoting a Lenten Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration? Words from a fellow adorer: "The Chapel is my refuge from a busy day. Here He teaches me to be patient, kind and to forgive. He gives me all the grace, strength and courage to live in the world. To commit to one Lenten Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration, please contact Diana Sepulveda at Capital Campaign Online Giving To make your gift online visit: for/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 c h e c k i n g account. Use the QR Code for easy online access. In Need of Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound The homebound ministers are in need of more helping hands to bring Communion to St. Theresa s parishioners that cannot join us at Mass each week. Many of them have been members for over 50 years. We pray, we acknowledge our sins, we share the Gospel, and they receive the Eucharist. We discuss the goings-on at St. Theresa s, keeping them up to date with the Parish they still feel so close to. The commitment is typically one weekend per month for an hour or two. Please call the church office or contact Kelly L. Glanding-Woelfel at kelly.glanding@woodplc.com for more information. We would love to have you join us in this important ministry!

8 VBS Big News! Upcoming EVENTS Mark your Calendars VBS is coming to St. Theresa When: Monday, June 11th Friday, June 15th Who: Children who will be entering Kindergarten through 5th grade Time: 9 a.m. Noon Cost: $40 per child Registration will held in the fellowship hall on Sunday, March 4 th and Sunday April 8 th and in the Church office beginning Monday, March 5 th. Spaces are limited so please register early to reserve your child s space. Volunteers are needed! For VBS to be successful, we need many volunteers, including youth volunteers (entering grade 7 and above)! Please contact Janice Berger at j.berger@sttheresa.cc or to volunteer! A DAY OF REFLECTION ON BEREAVEMENT AND MASS Sponsorships are vital to the success of our auction. Please consider being a sponsor or donate an auction item. Also, we need underwriters. Please contact Enrique Benitez at ext. 315 or at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc Thursday, March 22, :30 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Register at center.com Price per Individual $45.00 Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center 430 Bunker Hill Road Houston, Texas

9 PARISH AND SCHOOL DIRECTORY Haskell, Houston, TX Phone: Fax: Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 312, Deacon Larry Vaclavik, Deacon Bill Wilson, Deacon Dwight Coles, Deacon Juan de Dios Perez Operations & Finance Director Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305 Pastoral Associate Matrimony or Application for Annulment 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 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 stccbulletin@sttheresa.cc 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

10 THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, February 25 Black Box Collection: School Spirit Sunday Boy Scouts Selling Booklets 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 pm Spanish Mass, Gym 5:30 pm Mass, Gym Monday, February 26 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 8:00 am Mass, Gym 6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office 7:00 pm Bible Study, FH 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Lounge Tuesday, February 27 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Board Room 6:30 am Eucharist Parent Meeting, FH 7:00 pm Aaron s Book Group, Sacristy 7:00 pm Grief with Mary Ann Miller, Office 7:00 pm Women s Encounter, FH Lounge 7:30 pm Men s Encounter, FH Lounge Wednesday, February 28 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, March 1 6:30 am Women s AA, Office 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Board Room Friday, March 2 6:45 am Rosary for Peace, FH 7:00 am Mass, FH 10:00 am Bible Study, FH 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross, FH 7:00 pm Lent Soup Supper, FH 8:00 pm Spanish Stations (Viacrucis), FH Saturday, March 3 Black Box Collection: Black and Indian Missions 4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym 5:30 pm Mass, Gym BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL The Chapel located on the corner of Haskell St. and Durford St. across from Memorial Park 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. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, February 25 8:00 AM Johnnie Sicola Jr. 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM Maria Castellanos Olga Martinez (L) 5:30 PM David Richard Herrera Monday, February 26 7:00 AM Connie Hurley 8:05 AM Cecilia Trevino (L) Tuesday, February 27 7:00 AM Albert Yorek Wednesday, February 28 7:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Jordan 6:30 PM Armandina Navarro Joseph Fowler Thursday, March 1 7:00 AM Angeline Oliff Friday, March 2 7:00 AM Ellen Boriskie Saturday, March 3 5:30 PM Joshua Alvarado Sunday, March 4 8:00 AM Johnnie Sicola Jr. 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12: 00 PM All Souls 5:30 PM Leo Etlinger

11 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: 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 St. Theresa Catholic School in Memorial Park ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA): OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA): A community of love rooted in faith, knowledge, and service. Now accepting applications PK3 8th for the school year. Come and tour St. Theresa, learn more at or contact Kelly McCarty, Director of Admissions at k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc Joe Cano, Realtor 950 Corbindale Rd., Ste. 100 Houston, TX m: o: e: joe.cano@kw.com Nifty Cleaners 5901 Washington Ave You've Got Maids of Central Houston 1431 N Durham Drive MAIDS or moylam.tx@youvegotmaids.com

12 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. Annie and Doug Raburn 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. Selling bungalows to mansions in and around Houston for the last 20 years araburn@marthaturner.com Rae Miles Technician The Neighborhood Computer Guy Phone: Web: theneighborhoodcomputerguy.net rae@theneighborhoodcomputerguy.net Henry D. Nguyen, CPA PLLC 950 Echo Lane, Suite 200 Houston, Texas Specializing in Small Businesses and Individual Tax Returns henry@hdn-cpa.com