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1 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 4, 2018 POPE FRANCIS' MESSAGE FOR LENT

THE FIRE OF EASTER Dear Brothers and Sisters, I urge the members of the Church to take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm, sustained by almsgiving, fasting and prayer.

One such moment of grace will be, again this year, the 24 Hours for the Lord initiative, which invites the entire Church community to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation in the context of

During the Easter Vigil, we will celebrate once more the moving rite of the lighting of the Easter candle.

2 THE FIRE OF EASTER Dear Brothers and Sisters, I urge the members of the Church to take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm, sustained by almsgiving, fasting and prayer. If, at times, the flame of charity seems to die in our own hearts, know that this is never the case in the heart of God! He constantly gives us a chance to begin loving anew. One such moment of grace will be, again this year, the 24 Hours for the Lord initiative, which invites the entire Church community to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation in the context of Eucharistic adoration. In 2018, inspired by the words of Psalm 130:4, With you is forgiveness, this will take place from Friday, March 9th, to Saturday, March 10th. During the Easter Vigil, we will celebrate once more the moving rite of the lighting of the Easter candle. Drawn from the new fire, this light will slowly overcome the darkness and illuminate the liturgical assembly. May the light of Christ rising in glory dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds, (Roman Missal (Third Edition), Easter Vigil, Lucernarium) and enable all of us to relive the experience of the disciples on the way to Emmaus. By listening to God s word and drawing nourishment from the table of the Eucharist, may our hearts be ever more ardent in faith, hope and love. With affection and the promise of my prayers for all of you, I send you my blessing. Please do not forget to pray for me. Pope Francis From the Vatican, 1 November 2017 SUNDAY AWASH Let's make next Sunday awash with: Adult toothbrushes and toothpaste (regular size) for CCSC Maseca for Casa Juan Diego. Bring them to our worship in the gym.

Bienvenidos E N E S P A Ñ O L EL FUEGO DE LA PASCUA Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Insto a los miembros de la Iglesia a que emprendan el camino de la Cuaresma con entusiasmo, sostenidos por la

Él constantemente nos da la oportunidad de comenzar a amar de nuevo.

adoración eucarística. En 2018, inspirado por las palabras del Salmo 130: 4, "Pero de ti procede el perdón", esto tendrá lugar del viernes 9 de marzo al sábado 10 de marzo.

3 Bienvenidos E N E S P A Ñ O L EL FUEGO DE LA PASCUA Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Insto a los miembros de la Iglesia a que emprendan el camino de la Cuaresma con entusiasmo, sostenidos por la limosna, el ayuno y la oración. A veces, el llamado de la caridad parece morir en nuestros corazones, perp sepa que no es el caso en el corazón de Dios. Él constantemente nos da la oportunidad de comenzar a amar de nuevo. Uno de esos momentos de gracia será la iniciativa de las "24 Horas para el Señor", la cual invita a toda la comunidad de la Iglesia a celebrar el sacramento de la Reconciliación en el contexto de la adoración eucarística. En 2018, inspirado por las palabras del Salmo 130: 4, "Pero de ti procede el perdón", esto tendrá lugar del viernes 9 de marzo al sábado 10 de marzo. Durante la Vigilia Pascual, celebraremos una vez más el emotivo rito de la iluminación de la vela de Pascua. Dibujada del "fuego nuevo", esta luz lentamente superará la oscuridad e iluminará la asamblea litúrgica. "Que la luz de Cristo alzándose en gloria disipe la oscuridad de nuestros corazones y mentes", (Misal Romano (Tercera Edición), Vigilia Pascual, Lucernarium) y nos permita a todos revivir la experiencia de los discípulos en el camino a Emaús. Al escuchar la palabra de Dios y nutrirnos de la mesa de la Eucaristía, que nuestros corazones sean cada vez más ardientes en la fe, la esperanza y el amor. Con afecto y la promesa de mis oraciones por todos ustedes, les envío mi bendición. Por favor, no te olvides de rezar por mí. Papa Francisco Desde el Vaticano, 1 de noviembre de 2017 DOMINGO DE ABUNDANCIA Hagamos que el próximo domingo esté lleno de: Cepillos de dientes y pasta de dientes adultos (tamaño regular) para CCSC Maseca para Casa Juan Diego. Tráigalos a misa en el gimnasio. La tradición de rezar el Viacrucis en Español durante la cuaresma continúa todos los viernes a las 8:00 P.M. hasta el 23 de marzo. ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO DEL ALTAR Horas de Adoración en la la capilla Blessed Sacrament : Martes y Jueves de 7:30 a.m. a 10:00 p.m.

Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Issues Advisory on Texas Right to Life The organization Texas Right to Life at times seeks volunteers from parishes and Catholic schools to participate in their

(Texas Right to Life is not to be confused with Texas Alliance for Life or Texans for Life Coalition, which are separate organizations and remain consistent with the bishops positions.) 1.

4 Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Issues Advisory on Texas Right to Life The organization Texas Right to Life at times seeks volunteers from parishes and Catholic schools to participate in their efforts. We write to inform you of our concerns with Texas Right to Life and we urge parishes not to participate in their activities or allow the organization to use parish sites. (Texas Right to Life is not to be confused with Texas Alliance for Life or Texans for Life Coalition, which are separate organizations and remain consistent with the bishops positions.) 1.Conflicts on pro-life reform. Texas Right to Life often opposes the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops and has implied that the bishops do not faithfully represent Church teaching. 2. Conflicts on end-of-life reform. The bishops have been compelled to publicly correct Texas Right to Life s misstatements on end-of-life care and advance directives, in which Texas Right to Life implied that the legislation the bishops were supporting allowed euthanasia and death panels rather than the reality that the legislation reflected the longstanding Church teaching requiring a balance of patient autonomy and the physician conscience protection. 3. Texas Right to Life s voter guide. Finally, Texas Right to Life publishes a scorecard that purports to show which Texas legislators are pro-life. We believe this publication is not based on a fair analysis of a legislator s work, but rather upon whether the legislator has followed voting recommendations of Texas Right to Life. Catholics must continue to engage. This guidance should not be used to discourage pro-life ministry or advocacy in any way. To this end, we strongly recommend that Catholics volunteer at and contribute to their local: Diocesan Respect Life office, Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, 40 Days for Life, and pregnancy resource centers, which can be found by visiting the Texas Pregnancy Care Network s. The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops is a federation of all Roman Catholic dioceses and ordinariates located in the State of Texas. For more information, please call us at , visit us online at txcatholic.org, or jennifer@txcatholic.org. 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.

We are grateful A special thank you is extended to Candelari's Restaurant and Leslie, the manager, for providing Minestrone Soup and Italian Bread for our Lenten Soup

Philip Lloyd Pastor St. Theresa Early Childhood Center is growing and growing!

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!

Job includes data entry and other duties as assigned in the Development Department. This is an hourly position available up to 12 hours per week.

5 We are grateful A special thank you is extended to Candelari's Restaurant and Leslie, the manager, for providing Minestrone Soup and Italian Bread for our Lenten Soup Supper Friday. In addition, kudos to the Widow/Widowers Support Group for volunteering to serve our parishioners at the Soup Supper. Sincerely, Rev. Philip Lloyd Pastor St. Theresa Early Childhood Center is growing and growing! STECC is now looking for a couple of loving and nurturing people 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. POSITIONS AVAILABLE Data Entry Specialist St. Theresa Church & School needs your help! Job includes data entry and other duties as assigned in the Development Department. This is an hourly position available up to 12 hours per week. Please contact Enrique Benitez e.benitez@sttheresa.cc for inquiries or more information. A DAY OF REFLECTION ON BEREAVEMENT AND MASS 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

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.

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. Special Collection March 11, 2018 Help Jesus in disguise. Please prayerfully consider contributing to the Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your support of this collection gives aid to victims of persecution and natural disasters, provides legal services to poor immigrants, and advocates for the powerless. For more information go to

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?

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.

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? Please contact Diana Sepulveda at 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 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. 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! CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM FEBRUARY We welcome these new Catholics into the Roman Catholic Church by the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Genevieve Ann Woelfel Olivia Rose Brehm Fernanda Isabel Garcia Isaac Jonathan Nassar Mason George Rountree Ricardo Martinez Victoria Ann Palacios John Anthony Ramirez Aiden Jack Grygar Rory Rose Wray CELEBRATION OF MATRIMONY FEBRUARY We congratulate those couples, who received the Sacrament of Marriage. May God bless them each and every day and enlighten them with His grace. Shannon Colborne and Nick Balser Astrid Calderon and Jeremy Paul Vernetti Monet Motiee and Alex Cernoch Daniela Perez Vazquez and Jack Coker Iris Garcia and Michael Bueno

8 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

miles or unwanted valuable items for our Gala. Please contact Tarah Vann tarah.vann@yahoo.com or Ali-Shaun Sugalski at Ali-Shaun.Sugalski@skadden.

Theresa When: Monday, June 11th Friday, June 15th Who: Children who will be entering Kindergarten through 5th grade Time

9 Save the date! Pre-event party Kendra Scott Gives Back Night Friday, March 23, 2018 WHERE: In Memorial City Centre WHY: For a fun night of Fellowship and Charity (20% of all proceeds will benefit St. Theresa!) Upcoming EVENTS Havana Nights Gala Friday, April 20, 2018 Auction items, Sponsors, and Underwriters Needed Please consider donating products, services, timeshares, airline miles or unwanted valuable items for our Gala. Please contact Tarah Vann tarah.vann@yahoo.com or Ali-Shaun Sugalski at Ali-Shaun.Sugalski@skadden.com For sponsor opportunities please contact Enrique Benitez at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc VBS at 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 Sunday, March 4 th and Sunday April 8 th In the Fellowship Hall and in the Church office beginning Monday, March 5 th. Volunteers are needed! Including youth volunteers (entering grade 7 and above)! Please contact Janice Berger at j.berger@sttheresa.cc or to volunteer! 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 checking account. Use the QR Code for easy online access.

10 THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, March 4 Black Box Collection: Black & Indian Missions VBS Registration Girl Scouts Selling Cookies 8:00 am Mass, Gym 8:30 am RCIA, Office 10:00 am Mass, Gym 11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Gym-upstairs 11:30 am Faith Formation, FH/School 11:30 am Marriage Orientation, PC/Office 12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Gym 2:30 pm American Legion, FH 5:30 pm Mass, Gym Monday, March 5 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 8:00 am Mass, Gym 1:30 pm Sr. Carolyn Book Club, Office 6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office 6:45 pm Baptism Class, FH 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Lounge Tuesday, March 6 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:30 am-10:00pm Adoration, Board Room 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, March 7 7:00 am Mass, FH 5:30 pm Reconciliation, FH 6:30 pm Mass, FH 7:00 pm Adult Confirmation, Office 7:00 pm Legión de María, Lounge 8:15 pm Men s AA, Fellowship Hall Thursday, March 8 6:30 am Women s AA, Office 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Board Room 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting, FH 6:30 pm Women s Club, Lounge Friday, March 9 6:45 am Rosary for Peace, FH 7:00 am Mass, 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 10 St. Pius Selling Tickets Black Box Collection: Catholic Relief Services 8:30 am Engaged Couples Workshop, FH 4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym 5:30 pm Mass, Gym Sunday, March 11 Daylight Saving Time Begins 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, March 4 8:00 AM Johnnie Sicola Jr. 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM All Souls 5:30 PM Leo Etlinger Monday, March 5 7:00 AM Perry Harding 8:05 AM All Souls Tuesday, March 6 7:00 AM Those who are dying Wednesday, March 7 7:00 AM Conversion of Sinners 6:30 PM Michelle Marks Thursday, March 8 7:00 AM Patricia Ricciardello Friday, March 9 7:00 AM Francisco Amador Munoz Emile & Neil Leinget Dominic Thomas Laurenzo Saturday, March 10 5:30 PM Lena Syma Wil Dalferes Burt & Frances Diamond

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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

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.

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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

Removal of the brick wall at the Rosary Garden. Making way for the church expansion

Removal of the brick wall at the Rosary Garden Making way for the church expansion Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017 Capital Campaign Update Mass Schedule Adjustments - September 24 To