Our Lady of Perpetual Help found in our Mary Chapel.

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1 Our Lady of Perpetual Help found in our Mary Chapel. Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016

2 A Reflection on Mary in this Month of May May is marked with alleluias as we celebrate the Resurrection and live into the Easter joy we proclaim. May is also marked by the church in its dedication of the month to Mary. As we celebrate the Year of Faith, we reflect on the remarkable role Mary plays in salvation history. Her yes to God s invitation forever changed the course of history. Today, Mary offers us three essential pathways for living our faith. Mary shows us how to listen. Mary was a young girl living in a culture where she could have been stoned to death for having a child out-of-wedlock. She knew the cultural and societal consequences of her yes. She knew what could happen if Joseph didn t understand. She had reason to fear her parents reactions. When the angel appeared to Mary, we read in scripture how she was deeply troubled. Somewhere deep within she found the courage, inner strength, and grace to respond with full assent, Let it be done to me according to your word. Mary show us what it means to listen with full intensity to what God is asking, God s invitations may very well demand everything of us. Deep pondering, heartcentered attentiveness, and courageous listening are required of us, too. Mary shows us how God s word must be shared with others. When Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, they did not simply exchange a simple greeting, but one of deep faith. God s word is meant to be shared. It cannot be contained within us if we are to be filled with the life it offers. We must share it with others. During this Year of Faith, we are invited to ponder the word of God so that we might share it joyfully with others. Mary shows us how to live in God s word. Mary lived moments of profound joy as well as profound sorrow. From losing Jesus in the Temple to the journey to Calvary, Mary lived these sorrows and anguished deeply. Mary formed and raised Jesus from the simplicity of her daily life. She was a person in conversation with God, with the Word of God, and also with the events through which God spoke to her. From the Annunciation to Pentecost, Mary appears as someone whose freedom is completely open to God s will and shows us how to live in God s word. In this month of May, may we turn to Mary in our times of joy and sorrow and ask her to continue to show us the way to her Son. As we strive to grow in faith and live more fully in God s word, may we, like Mary, bring Christ to others. by Sr. Katherine Feely, SND Just Faith Ministries May 2013

3 Scan this QR code with your smartphone for quick and easy online giving! Pastoral Council What is it? The chief consultative body to the pastor. How does it operate? The council meets once a month with the pastor to discuss pastoral issues. It listens to the concerns of the pastor, parish staff and others involved in the life of the parish. Decisions are reached through consensus. Who should be a member? A council member should be prayerful, care about the entire community, be willing to learn about the church and have a sense of mission. ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO THIS MINISTRY? Discernment for new members is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you or someone you know would be interested in discerning for Pastoral Council please turn their name by calling the Church Office or g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc. Thank You! Our Paschal Candle, the candle that brought the light of Easter into the church at our Easter Vigil, was generously donated by Kitty Maceo, in memory of Rosario (Rose) Maceo, Jr.

4 Viking Voyage Tour Come view St. Theresa Catholic School in Memorial Park from a different perspective on a Viking Voyage Tour. We invite interested parents and students to visit our campus, see our teachers and students in action, and learn more about the admissions process. Who should attend? Any family interested in a Catholic education for their child who value faith, service, and knowledge. Students are welcome in our tours. When is Take a Viking Voyage Tour held? Tours are held on Mondays and Thursdays (some exceptions apply) from August through May. Tours begin at 9:30 am and go throughout the day with the last tour taking place at 1:30 pm. During enrollment season tours could be combined into groups with applicants from similar grade level interest. If you would like to sign up for a Viking Tour or Would like more information about our school, Please contact Kelly McCarty at k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc. Journey of Hope Divorced / Separated? Now what? We here at St. Theresa share your experience. COME JOIN US the 3rd Sunday of each month, this month May 22, in the Brides Room, for guided discussion and fellowship based on Catholic Principles and Teachings. For more information call the church or Diane Whiteley whiteleydiane54@yahoo.com. Opportunity St. Theresa is looking for a part-time coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation. Experience necessary, teaching degree and bilingual in Spanish is a plus. If interested, please contact Kathy Corbett k.corbett@sttheresa.cc

5 Flood Relief Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are working together with our parishes to offer emergency relief and recovery for our neighbors in need who have been impacted by the recent flooding. Assistance Provided: Basic Needs, Clothing and Furniture Vouchers for SVDP Thrift Store, Food Pantry Assistance, Help in Applying for Benefits, Counseling, Case Management to Create a Long-Term Recovery Plan, and Referrals for other services such as legal assistance, home repairs, and clean up WAYS YOU CAN HELP Cash donations: Volunteer: The needs are great, and workers are few Need Help? Catholic Charities Disaster Assistance: Society of St. Vincent de Paul:

6 Join Dr. Tom Pace of St. Luke s United Methodist Church, The Reverend Patrick J. Miller of St. Mark s Episcopal Church, and Reverend Philip P. Lloyd of St. Theresa Catholic Church, in a Clergy Dialogue Dinner hosted by St. Anne Catholic Church. This interesting and fun filled evening will have a Mexican food buffet, Sangria, and offer a tasty dessert. Tickets are $75 each. Please reserve your spot by 12 noon on Monday, May 2, at Fr. Phil Lloyd Rev. Patrick J Miller Dr. Tom Pace Like Us on Facebook! Our official Facebook page is up and running! You can also access the page from St. Theresa s home page: Make sure you Like us and visit for more about happenings in our community. If you would like to submit an announcement for our bulletin, please send it to: bulletin@sttheresa.cc.

7 Pentecost Celebration May 15, 2016 We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as well as travelers from Rome, both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God. (Acts 2:9-11) Join us at the 10 am Mass on Sunday, May 15, to celebrate the birthday of the Church, and the diversity of our parish! After Mass, please join us for lunch and bring your favorite pastry from your own heritage to share! You are encouraged to dress in the native dress of your culture for Mass. **Please note: So that we may all celebrate as one community, the 11:30 am Mass in Spanish will not take place on Sunday, May 15.

8 Hogg Bird Sanctuary Public Update Meeting Houston Parks Board, Memorial Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department invite you to attend Monday, May 9, :30 7:30 pm St. Theresa Catholic Church Fellowship Hall 6622 Haskell St. Using the Memorial Park Conservancy s Master Plan for Hogg Bird Sanctuary as a starting point, a steering committee of stakeholders has conducted additional research with consultant Design Workshop. Please join us as we share our findings and proposed improvements to Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Questions? info@houstonparksboard.org If you would like to submit an announcement for our bulletin, please send it to: bulletin@sttheresa.cc. Houston Police For Emergency/Life Threatening Calls: 911 Non-Emergency Calls: Domestic Violence The Bridge Over Troubled Waters 24 Hour Hotline: Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) HELPFUL NUMBERS Counseling (Grief, Family, etc.) Catholic Charities: Families of Addicts Al-Anon Family Groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

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10 Nifty Cleaners 5901 Washington Ave If you are interested in advertising in our bulletin, please contact Kathy Corbett at Thank you for your support! Sacraments Baptism Contact Ginger Tamborello or visit our website for more information. First Communion & Reconciliation Contact Terra Herce or visit our website for more information. Matrimony Application for Annulment Contact Patrick Miral or visit our website for more information. Confirmation Contact Ginger Tamborello or visit our website for more information. Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm-5 pm Thursday 5:30 pm-6:15 pm

11 The Week Ahead... Monday, May 2 7:00 am Mass 6:30 pm Book Group, Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Meditation Prayer Group, Mary Chapel 7:00 pm Book Club, Brides Room 7:00 pm Young Adult Bible Study, FH Lounge 7:30 pm Scouts, FH Board Room Tuesday, May 3 7:00 am Mass 7:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 pm Grief Workshop, FH Board Room Wednesday, May 4 7:00 am Mass 8:10 am School Mass 6:30 pm Women s Encounter, FH Lounge 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Brides Room 7:00 pm Legión de María, Sacristy 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Church 8:15 pm Men s AA, Fellowship Hall Thursday, May 5 7:00 am Mass 7:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5:30 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm PTO Board FH Board Room 6:30 pm Mass 7:30 pm Men s Encounter, FH Board Room Friday, May 6 7:45 am Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life 8:00 am Mass Saturday, May 7 3:30 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm Mass Sunday, May 8 Mother s Day 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am RCIA, Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Mass 11:00 am Adult Confirmation, FH Lounge 11:30 am Mass in Spanish 5:30 pm Mass Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life May 6 Kuno Trostmann III May 13 & 20 Robert Braun Mass Intentions Saturday, April 30 5:30 PM Edward & Christine Bench Sunday, May 1 8:00 AM Pat Ricciardello 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM Stevenson Family Mulvilhill Family 5:30 PM Mary Odums Monday, May 2 7:00 AM Bob Henderson Tuesday, May 3 7:00 AM Helen Smith Wednesday, May 4 7:00 AM Michelle Marks 8:05 AM All Souls Thursday, May 5 7:00 AM Maria Victoria Zaayman 6:30 PM Verla Bundick Friday, May 6 7:00 AM Cletus F. Zimmerman Deceased Members of the Krenek Family Saturday, May 7 5:30 PM Freddy Montoya Sunday, May 8 8:00 AM Dorothy Hilligiest Leona Cicherski 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM All Souls 5:30 PM Josephine Carbone Gabrila Burgos *For Mass intentions, contact Deandra in the church office. Next Week s Reader and EMHC Schedule Saturday, May 7 5:30 pm (Team 2) Keith Kaposta Andi Maceo Sunday, May 8 8:00 am (Team 4) Norma Pabon Chris Woelfel 10:00 am (Team 1) Patti Price Jim McCollom 5:30 pm (Team 1) Austin Muck Stacey Kovar

12 Haskell, Houston, TX Phone: Fax: Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 312 Deacons Deacon Larry Vaclavik Deacon Francis Tse Deacon Bill Wilson SCHOOL STAFF Principal Melissa Ilski ext. 320 Dean of Students Carman West, ext. 317 Administrative Assistant Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 321 Interim Admissions Coordinator Kelly McCarty, ext. 314 PARISH RESOURCES AND STAFF Development and Advancement Director Enrique Benitez, ext. 315 Pastoral Associate Matrimony or Application for Annulment Patrick Miral, ext. 310 Assistant Director of Music David San Miguel Pastoral Manager /Director of Music and Liturgy Kathy Corbett, ext. 311 Finance Manager, Church and School Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305 Church and School Finance Lidia Chapple, ext. 333 Yen Fite, ext. 329 Johanna Bransford, ext. 309 Director of Adult Education / Hospitality Ginger Tamborello, ext. 306 g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc Faith Formation / Student Ministry Adrian Leal, ext. 308 youthministry@sttheresa.cc Faith Formation / Elementary Terra Herce, ext. 308 t.herce@sttheresa.cc Early Childhood Center Director Cindy Clements, ext. 338 c.clements@sttheresa.cc Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Deandra Mackey, ext. 301 d.mackey@sttheresa.cc Maintenance Supervisor Andras Bandi, ext. 302 andras.bandi@sttheresa.cc 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