FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 18, Repentance

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1 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 18, 2018 Repentance

2 My Dear Parishioners and Visitors, Lent is a time for us to take the road to Jerusalem. Every time Jesus proclaims in the scriptures that he is going to Jerusalem, he is fulfilling his mission obedient to the Father, true to his commission to give humanity a remedy for its sins. My prayer for all of us is that this Lent will allow us mountain experiences experiences of God. May it bring us into closer contact with our own needs and the needs of others; may our fasting give us a real appreciation of the good things of the earth. As families, please talk about how you might make fasting this year a greater reality in your home and lives. One way would be by taking the money you save on food and including those who use the services of Christian Community Service Center and Casa Juan Diego in your weekly shopping. The basket in front of the altar in the Gym and the ambo (lectern) in the Fellowship Hall are there to receive the fruits of your fasting by donation non-perishable foods for our brothers and sisters in need. I ask that you pray about this sacrifice and then take action to help feed others as God feeds us. With every good wish, Fr. Phil Lloyd Pastor FROM FATHER PHIL AUTHENTIC FASTING THAT LEADS TO BLESSING Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Isaiah, 58:6-7

3 Bienvenidos E N E S PA Ñ O L Carta del Padre Phil EL AYUNO AUTÉNTICO CONDUCE A LA BENDICIÓN " No saben cuál es el ayuno que me agrada? Romper las cadenas injustas, desatar las amarras del yugo, dejar libres a los oprimidos y romper toda clase de yugo. Compartirás tu pan con el hambriento, los pobres sin techo entrarán a tu casa, vestirás al que veas desnudo y no volverás la espalda a tu hermano" Isaías, 58:6-7 Mis queridos feligreses y visitantes, La Cuaresma es tiempo que tenemos para tomar el camino a Jerusalén. Cada vez que Jesús proclama en las escrituras que irá a Jerusalén, está cumpliendo su misión: obedecer al Padre, fiel a su comisión de dar a la humanidad un remedio por los pecados. Mi oración por todos nosotros es que esta Cuaresma nos permita una montaña de experiencias: experiencias de Dios. Que nos ponga en contacto más cercano con nuestras propias necesidades y las de los demás; que nuestro ayuno nos de una apreciación real de las cosas buenas de la tierra. Como familia, hablen acerca de cómo puede hacer que el ayuno de este año sea una realidad en su hogar y en sus vidas. Una forma más sería de tomar el dinero que se ahorra en alimentos e incluir a aquellos que usan los servicios de Christian Community Service Center y Casa Juan Diego en sus compras semanales. La canasta enfrente al altar en el Gimnasio y el ambón (atril) en el Salón de la Confraternidad están allí para recibir los frutos de su ayuno donando alimentos no perecederos para nuestros hermanos y hermanas necesitados. Le pido que reces por este sacrificio y actúes para ayudar a alimentar a los demás mientras Dios nos alimenta a nosotros. Por favor ore por mí así como yo rezo por ustedes, con cariño, P. Phil Lloyd Pastor La tradición de rezar el Viacrucis en Español durante la cuaresma continuará cada viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 8:00 P.M. hasta el 23 de marzo.

4 STOP THE EXECUTION OF THOMAS WHITAKER! Jesus challenges us: Repent and Believe, (Mk 1:15). He died on the cross for my sins. God loves ME with unconditional love - waiting for ME to respond. How can I deepen MY relationship with God as MY source of strength and peace? T homas "Bart" Whitaker is scheduled to be executed on February 22, 2018 in Texas. Thomas' father, Kent Whitaker - who survived the attack from his son, which killed his wife and 19-year-old son - has been outspoken in his opposition to his eldest son's execution. Rather than experience another loss, Kent Whitaker hopes for continued reconciliation and restoration with his son. The death penalty is not restorative. Catholic Mobilizing Network calls on all people of goodwill to oppose this action. Advocate for clemency for Thomas by sending a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. In Texas, the Governor MUST have the recommendation of clemency from a board or advisory group. We invite you to voice your opposition and demand that the state of Texas respect the dignity of all life with this prepared letter that you can find at In your letter, please include this information: full name: Thomas Whitaker; birth date: December 31, 1979; TDCJ# Take action now and join a father's call for life. Thank you for your faithful advocacy. Your actions help save lives. The contact information for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is: Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles PO Box Austin, Texas bpp-clemency@tdcj.texas.gov 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.

5 VBS Big News! Upcoming EVENTS Mark your Calendars June 11th 15th VBS is coming to St. Theresa VBS stands for Vacation Bible School. Children who will be entering Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us for a week of music, games, science experiments, and fun as they are surrounded by God s Word and our Catholic traditions. Volunteers are needed! We have many volunteer opportunities available. Please join us on Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30 P.M. in the Church office for our Kick off meeting. We will be introducing the program and asking for your input as we build this brand new ministry at St Theresa s! Friday April 20, 2018 at the Houstonian Experience the Caribbean charm and style at its best. Only two tables available! Please contact Enrique Benitez at ext. 315 or at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc To Buy Tickets Visit: Bidpal.net/havananightsgala or at the Church Office

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. Clergy Record Alicia Contreras, long-time parishioner of St. Theresa was escorted to her heavenly home to be with Jesus Christ. Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

7 Grieving the Loss of a Loved One The leader for this 4-part series is Mary Ann Miller, LCSW When: 4 Tuesdays, Feb. 20th, 27th, March 6th, 13th Time: 7:00 pm Where: Church Office You may feel lost, confused, and overwhelmed. Taking the time to mourn the loss is the pathway to healing, and talking with others can help put things in perspective. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Eucharistic Adoration is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. If you are interested in becoming a Committed Adorer and devote to one Holy Hour of Adoration, please contact Diana Sepulveda at All Hours are available. 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. 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 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 Alumni Relations AlumniStTheresaMemorialPark Traci Bocock t.bocock@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

9 THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday, February 18 DSF Sunday Collection St Thomas High School Selling Raffle Tickets 8am-2pm Donuts and coffee-women s Club, FH 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, Office 12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Gym 1:30 pm Natural Family Planning, Office 5:30 pm Mass, Gym Monday, February 19 7:00 am Mass, 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 20 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Board Room 6:30 am RCIA-Dinner and Class, FH 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 21 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 5:30 pm Reconciliation, FH 6:00 pm VBS Meeting, Office 6:30 pm Mass, FH 7:00 pm Legión de María, Lounge 8:15 pm Men s AA, Fellowship Hall Thursday, February 22 6:30 am Women s AA, Office 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Board Room 7:00 pm Godparent Class, Office Friday, February 23 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, February 24 Black Box Collection: School Spirit Sunday 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 18 8:00 AM Alicia Contreras 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM All Souls 5:30 PM Eileen Wood (L) Mario Arriaga Jr. Monday, February 19 7:00 AM Jan Duncan (L) 8:05 AM Michelle Marks Tuesday, February 20 7:00 AM Communion Service Wednesday, February 21 7:00 AM Communion Service 6:30 PM Armandina Navarro Thursday, February 22 7:00 AM Eleanor Dennis (L) Friday, February 23 7:00 AM Peace for Anne Saturday, February 24 5:30 PM Jack & Verian Minter Dewey L. Coles Jr. Sunday, February 25 8:00 AM Johnnie Sicola Jr. 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM Maria Castellanos 5:30 PM Leo Etlinger

10 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 Wish List We need your help! Our current needs are: Tutor for elementary age children, Monday Thursday 4-5 p.m. and Saturday morning. Large and extra-large adult diapers for the sick and injured. Our address for food donations or clothing is: 4818 Rose, Houston, TX or St. Theresa Church Office. To send a check our address is: P. O. Box 70113, Houston, TX Emergency Services-Central Gallon Sized Ziploc Bags (continuous need) Can Openers for Food Pantry Clients (continuous need) Emergency Services-Southwest Can Openers for Food Pantry Clients (continuous need) CCSC Garden Garden Sprayer 2 needed Trimmer/Edger St. Thomas High School St. Thomas High School will be selling Round Up Raffle Tickets on Sunday, February 18th, after Mass.

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