My Dear Parishioners,

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1 Children playing on the Early Childhood Center playground. 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 7, 2016

2 My Dear Parishioners, As the time gets closer for our children to return to school and for our young parishioners to leave for college, I want to wish them well as they continue to grow in wisdom. To all our parents, be assured of the love and prayers of this parish as your vocation continues to unfold. It will also change, especially for those of you whose daughters and sons are leaving home for the first time. I heard recently how the food bank at Christian Community Service Center, CCSC has become depleted due the increasing needs of the families that attend, especially during the summer when many of those with children will not be receiving school lunches. It was made known to me by Joe Cano, a parishioner who takes the food that many of you leave weekly in the basket by the tabernacle to the center, that their biggest need at this time is for BEANS. As a community of faith and sharing, I want to make next Sunday, August 14, a special Sunday when we collect food for CCSC, to focus especially on BEANS. Please bring what you are able to church next Sunday to the Food Collecting Basket. We also support those in need that receive care from Casa Juan Diego, a Catholic Workers house run by Louise and Mark Zwick. This couple and their family have labored tirelessly for many years on behalf of some of the poorest in our city. Next week I will inform you of some of the needs of Casa Juan Diego, and I am planning to dedicate a designated Sunday to collect for them as well. Please consider participating in the evening discussion on the evening of Monday August 15, in the Fellowship Hall, beginning with food at 6 pm. It will be an opportunity to hear from Deacon Larry and me about what response might be appropriate by Christians to the pressing questions of the time in light of recent shootings, both of police and by them. Sgt Keith Seafus of the Houston Police Department will be sharing his perspective with us as a police officer and a father. James Campbell, who works for the Media Department of the Memorial Health System, will be present. James penned an article some years ago under the title Driving While Black. We will also be joined by Dena Marks of the Anti-Defamation League. The Christian vocation we share is to transform our culture, not by legislation, but by our words and actions one person at a time. Join us to learn how each of us can contribute to making Houston a more loving and just and less fearful and violent city. The evening is an opportunity to perhaps see a situation a little more clearly and from the perspective of others who might be different from ourselves. As it will be August 15 when we meet, the Feast of the Assumption (not a holy day of obligation this year), we will invoke the prayers of the Mother who saw her own Son die and ask her prayers as Mary, Queen of Peace. With every good wish and blessing, Fr. Phil

3 Scan this QR code with your smartphone for easy online giving! Panel Discussion Please join us on August 15, for a joint effort organized in close cooperation with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Fr. Phil, Deacon Larry, Dena Marks (from ADL), journalist James Campbell, Sgt. Keith Seafus of the Houston Police Department, and others will participate in meaningful discussion on the topics of our day. August 15, pm Fellowship Hall Refreshments will be served CCSC Sunday August 14 Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is in great need. Their food supply has been consumed due to the increased family needs during the summer months. On Sunday, August 14, please bring non-perishable food items, with a special focus on BEANS, with you to Mass, and place them in the basket next to the tabernacle.

4 Our Condolences Dewey Leonard Coles, Jr., father of Dwight Coles, and Wilfred Navarro, Jr., a long-time parishioner, have died. Please keep Dewey and Wilfred and their families in your prayers. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. Casa Juan Diego Casa Juan Diego was founded following the model of the Catholic Worker Movement of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, to serve immigrants, refugees and the poor. This model implements the principles of the Gospel and Catholic social teachings. To this end, Casa Juan Diego created their own houses of hospitality to serve the poor and homeless, providing shelter, food, clothing and medical services. In this Year of Mercy, what better way to serve than to volunteer at Casa Juan Diego! Volunteer opportunities include: Help distribute food once a week, early Tuesday mornings from 6:00am to 9:00am Assist in the garden Be a truck driver for a few hours a week Volunteer doctor and/or dentist services needed in the medical clinic Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to Me. Matthew 25. Funding for Casa Juan Diego is through voluntary contributions. Our altar flowers this weekend were donated by Joyce Bilski in thanksgiving for God s countless blessings.

5 Faith Formation Faith Formation begins September 11! Faith Formation is for children in 4 years through high school who attend public school. Online registration is now open, please visit sttheresa.cc/faith-formation Registration in person will take place each Sunday in August. For more information, please contact Adrian Leal at youthministry@sttheresa.cc. Homebound Ministry I have been a Eucharistic minister to the homebound of St. Theresa's Parish for four years. One weekend a month, after Mass, I have the pleasure to bring Communion to the homebound parishioners at St. Theresa s. Many have been members here for over 50 years. We pray, we acknowledge our sins, we share the Gospel, and they receive the Eucharist. The Parishioners and myself will often visit, sharing news of our families and children, and discussing the goings-on at St. Theresa s, keeping them up to date with the Parish they still feel so close to. With some parishioners, I merely listen, and with others, few words are ever exchanged. Regardless, the moments are special, and I leave their homes with a humble spirit and a more intimate relationship with Christ If you are interested in this ministry, the other homebound ministers and myself are in need of a few more helping hands to volunteer to bring Communion to the parishioners of St. Theresa s that cannot join us at Mass each week. The commitment is typically one weekend per month for an hour or two. Please call the church office or me at kelly.glandingwoelfel@gmail.com for more information. We would love to have you join us in this important ministry! If you would like to submit an announcement for our bulletin, please send it to: bulletin@sttheresa.cc.

6 Open Choir Sundays Do you have a song in your heart? Ever wonder what it s like serving the Mass through singing? Then join us for Open Choir Sundays at the 10 am Mass every Sunday in August. No need to rehearse and no experience required! Just an interest in serving the Mass through song! All music is provided, just bring yourself! Families welcome as well! JAM (Jesus And Me) Children s Choir We are forming a Children s Choir and are looking for young singers! If your child loves to sing and is at least 6 years old, please encourage them to sing in the JAM Choir. It is a great opportunity to foster a love of singing and participating in the Mass. Rehearsals will take place in the church on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30 pm, beginning August 24, and we will sing at the 10 am Mass once a month. If your child would like to sing in the JAM Choir, please contact Kathy Corbett at k.corbett@sttheresa.cc. 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.

7 Youth Sports League St. Theresa participates in youth sports activities as a member of the West Houston Christian Sports Association (WHCSA). The WHCSA sports programs provide opportunities for youth to participate in competitive team sports in a Christian environment. The underlying philosophy and objectives of WHCSA focus on the spiritual and emotional development of its youth, physical fitness, fair play, sportsmanship, and the development of individual and team skills. Each participating family is expected to provide Christian support, care and encouragement to all other participants, families, coaches and officials that they may come into contact with during the course of the season. Soccer registration is NOW OPEN. If you would like to register your child, please visit sttheresa.cc/st-theresa-memorial-park-sports. For more information, please contact Scott Sugalski at s.sugalski@sttheresa.cc. Loving Embrace Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group invites you to their next support meeting on September 15, at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. The September 15th meeting will feature guest speaker Brooke Jemelka, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jemelka is one of three practitioners with Caritas Women s Care, part of CHI St. Luke s Medical Group Sugarland. Caritas is dedicated to providing holistic, comprehensive, and restorative services for women from adolescence through menopause. Honoring womanhood and the sanctity of human life, Caritas Women s Care offers on-site education about natural family planning and infertility in a loving, faith-based environment. For more information contact Shannon Lassen at If you would like to submit an announcement for our bulletin, please send it to: bulletin@sttheresa.cc.

8 Young Catholic Professionals The Young Catholic Professionals 3rd Annual National Gala, "Encountering the Beauty of Faith," will be a marvelous celebration of our growing national movement! Join supporters from cities across the country on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Westin Oaks Tower at the Galleria. The program will include a keynote from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, dinner, dancing, wine pull and a live auction. For more information and to purchase tickets or a table, visit Happy Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2016 Helpful Numbers 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) Counseling (Grief, Family, etc.) Catholic Charities: Families of Addicts Al-Anon Family Groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

9 Joe Cano, Realtor 950 Corbindale Rd., Ste. 100 Houston, TX m: o: e: Call Mario for all your insurance needs! Like Us on Facebook! Our official Facebook page is up and running! StTheresaMemorialPark 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. Annie and Doug Raburn Selling bungalows to mansions in and around Houston for the last 20 years araburn@marthaturner.com TATUM & MONTGOMERY, CPAs 4545 Post Oak Place, Ste. 300 Serving Small Businesses and Individuals since 1976 Henry Nguyen, C.P.A hdn824@gmail.com 5110 Buffalo Speedway, Ste. 202 Houston, Texas ǁ Gretchen Penny, Owner gpenny@awomanswork.com

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 Ginger Tamborello 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, August 8 7:00 am Mass 10:30 am Funeral, Wilfred Navarro, Jr. 6:30 pm Meditation Prayer Group, Mary Chapel 7:00 pm Book Club, Brides Room 7:00 pm Young Adults, FH Lounge 7:30 pm Scouts, FH Board Room Tuesday, August 9 7:00 am Mass 7:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, August 10 7:00 am Mass 6:30 pm Women s Encounter, FH Lounge 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Brides Room 7:00 pm Legión de María, Sacristy 8:15 pm Men s AA, Fellowship Hall Thursday, August 11 7:00 am Mass 7:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 pm Youth Gathering, Pastoral Center 5:30 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus, Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Women s Club, FH Lounge 6:30 pm Mass 7:30 pm Men s Encounter, FH Board Room Friday, August 12 6:45 am Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life 7:00 am Mass Saturday, August 13 4:00 pm Reconciliation 5:30 pm Mass Sunday, August 14 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass 11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, FH Lounge 11:30 am Spanish Mass 5:30 pm Mass Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life August 12 Edward Ruhnke August 9 &26 Gene Boriskie Mass Intentions Saturday, August 6 5:30 PM Rose Ragusa Sunday, August 7 8:00 AM Frances & Clem Bilski 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM Stevenson Family Mulvilhill Family 5:30 PM Leo Etlinger Grant Clifton Monday, August 8 7:00 AM John Burns Marty Burns Neyda Buendea Tuesday, August 9 7:00 AM Margarita Coronado Anita Figueroa Wednesday, August 10 7:00 AM The Mandola Family Thursday, August 11 7:00 AM Sam Dennis 6:30 PM Michelle Marks Friday, August 12 7:00 AM Elemer Szafranski Saturday, August 13 5:30 PM Edward & Christine Bench Laureen Stevenson Sunday, August 14 8:00 AM Albert Palla Frank Dailing 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 11:30 AM All Souls 5:30 PM Dallas Police Officers: Brent Thompson Patrick Zamarripa Michael Krol Lorne Ahrens Michael Smith Next Week s Reader and EMHC Schedule Saturday, August 13 5:30 pm (Team 4) Tom Wright Michele Catanese Sunday, August 14 8:00 am (Team 2) Eddie Mason Norma Pabon 10:00 am (Team 1) Ken Yanowski Donna Yanowski 5:30 pm (Team 1) Jack Schick Ana Schick

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 / Youth Ministry Adrian Leal, ext. 308 youthministry@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