GOD. SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

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1 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

2 FROM FATHER PHIL My Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Theresa, The last time I wrote to you was the occasion of the 15th Sunday of the year and the celebration of my fortieth anniversary. I want to thank you for making that weekend extra special. Your good wishes and expressions of gratitude are greatly appreciated. The gathering in the Fellowship Hall after the mass at a.m. was magnificent. I want to thank the parish staff and many others that made the occasion joyful and welcoming. Shortly after the anniversary, I left for England, it was the first time that I had been back in four and a half years. Meeting up with friends, sharing food and drinks, telling stories, reminded me of the importance to make time. It was good to reconnect with people that played an important role in my development as a person and as a priest. I sat around a table with a couple whose marriage I had officiated at forty years ago. It is good to be back refreshed and looking to the future. Both of our building projects are coming alive so to speak. I hope and pray that as a parish staff and school, and as parishioners, we will be alert to the needs of our growing community, listening to the voices of others, especially those that have no experience of Jesus and His Church and of those hurt and harmed by it. Continuing to recognize where our source of help is, the Bread of Life, may we be ready for the challenge of protecting the inalienable rights of all God s children, born and unborn. May we realize our freedom to love and live the glorious liberty of the children of God, knowing it as a gift to be shared, especially by those forgotten and abandoned. With every good wish, Fr. Phil Lloyd Pastor Stewardship Actual Budget Actual vs. Budget First Week of August $13, $21, (7,425.80) We are thankful for the new cheerful givers and to the givers who have increased their stewardship donations and have inspired others to do the same. During the first week of August we received a $13,500 increase on existing and new donations. Every gift made via the offertory collection, online or automatic withdrawals sustains the ministries, programs and works of our parish. Continue to prayerfully assess your stewardship participation. Help us to continue to serve well through your cheerful giving every Sunday all year long! * Online donations are presented on the last week of each month. GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

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4 Fellowship Hall Free Admission When was the last time you were overwhelmed by the music you were hearing? Your pulse speeds up, a tingling sensation travels through you, and for a moment you are emotionally suspended. What does it mean? Come enjoy an event revealing the incredible phenomenon behind the music you love and why you can t get enough of it! RSVP today at MusicaHumanaHouston.com IF YOU WERE ASKED ABOUT THE CRUSADES, THE INQUISITION, THE DARK AGES, THE GALILEO AFFAIR, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? Join us for this exciting journey through Church history and you will: Learn about the major people, places, and events of the two-thousand years of Church history. Remember the 12 time periods of Church history using a unique color-coded system. Learn the true story of the Crusades. Discover the revolutionary character of the Protestant Reformation. Discover the massive persecution of Christians in the 20th century. See the workings of the Holy Spirit throughout Church history and much more! Dates, Times, Location Monday Evenings 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm beginning October 22, 2018 and ending March 4, There will be a break for Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Registration, For More Information The Knights of Columbus have agreed to sponsor the study and pay for the DVD s. Individual Workbooks will cost $30 and registration will be after each Mass beginning Sept. 1-2 and 8-9 and checks should be made out to St. Theresa Catholic Church. For more information Contact Bob at or bob@fpchouston.com or Suzanne at or suzanne@fpchouston.com. For those who missed the Early Church, you will be able to view it online in 5 sessions. This study will be 15 weeks with 7 in 2018 and 8 in 2019 beginning Jun 14th. GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

5 Alert! We are aware that scam s have been sent on behalf of Fr. Phil. Please review his address before opening any from a different address. HOW DO I BECOME A COMMITED ADORER? Take Courage, Get Up, He is Calling YOU! Please sign up today! Commit to be an adorer for one hour per week. St. Theresa s Hours of Adoration: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information contact Diana Sepulveda at RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Are you baptized Catholic but need to complete your sacraments of Initiation? Are you baptized in another faith tradition and want to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you unbaptized and want to explore Catholicism? RCIA is for YOU! Sessions begin August 19th 8:30 am in the Parish Office Contact: Ginger Tamborello g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc CELEBRATION OF FIRST COMMUNION JULY Please join us in congratulating the following children who received First Holy Communion. Jose Leonardo Acosta Have you ever wondered what it is like singing from the choir area during Mass? Have you thought about joining the choir? Now's your chance! The weekends of August 19th, & 26th at the 10:00 a.m. Mass All are welcome to come join the choir for singing the Mass. No experience necessary and all the music will be provided. Just come about 15 minutes before Mass to grab a seat and join in the fun! 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

6 St. Theresa Memorial Park Youth Sports League SOCCER 2018 Applications available at St. Theresa Memorial Park Youth Sports League Registration ends Friday, August 24th, 2018 For more information please contact Scott Sugalski at or St. Theresa Catholic School in Memorial Park A community of Love, rooted in faith, service, and knowledge. Now accepting applications PK3 8th grade for the school year Register at Contact Kelly McCarty, Director of Admissions at k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER Are you looking for child care for your 8-15 month old? We have space available at the Early Childhood Center beginning September 1st. Please contact Kelly McCarty, Admissions Director. For more information please contact k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc.

7 FAITH FORMATION Mark your calendars! On-site registration for Faith Formation will take place after all the Masses this weekend, August 11th-12th. You can also register on-line at or stop by the parish office. Did you know that Children in 1 st grade b e g i n p r e p a r i n g f o r t h e i r 1 st Communion? 1 st Grade Faith Formation classes or 1 st grade Catholic School is a pre-requisite to celebrating 1 st Communion in 2 nd Grade. Did you know that Students in 9 th grade begin preparing for their Confirmation? 9 th Grade Faith Formation classes or 9 th grade Catholic School is a pre-requisite to celebrating Confirmation in 10 th grade. For more information, please contact Janice Berger at , ext. 335 or j.berger@sttheresa.cc or Joseph Blanco at , ext. 329 or j.blanco@sttheresa.cc Capital Campaign Online Giving To make your gift online visit: 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. 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 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA): OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA): Corinthians 9:6-7

8 Bienvenidos E N E S P A Ñ O L Noticias Mis queridos feligreses y amigos de Santa Teresa, La última vez que te escribí fue para la ocasión del 15º domingo del año y la celebración de mi cuadragésimo aniversario. Quiero agradecerle por hacer que ese fin de semana sea muy especial. Sus buenos deseos y expresiones de gratitud son muy apreciados. La reunión en el Fellowship Hall después de la misa a las a.m. fue magnífica. Quiero agradecer al personal de la parroquia y a muchos otros que hicieron la ocasión alegre y acogedora. Poco después del aniversario, me fui a Inglaterra, era la primera vez que había regresado en cuatro años y medio. Reunirse con amigos, compartir comida y bebida, contar historias, me recordó la importancia de hacer tiempo. Fue bueno volver a conectar con personas que jugaron un papel importante en mi desarrollo como persona y como sacerdote. Me senté a la mesa con una pareja cuyo matrimonio había oficiado hace cuarenta años. Es bueno estar renovado y mirar hacia el futuro. Nuestros dos proyectos de construcción están cobrando vida, por así decirlo. Espero y rezo para que como personal de la parroquia y escuela, y como feligreses, estemos alertas a las necesidades de nuestra creciente comunidad, escuchando las voces de los demás, especialmente aquellos que no tienen experiencia de Jesús y Su Iglesia y de aquellos que están heridos y dañado por eso. Continuando reconociendo dónde está nuestra fuente de ayuda, el Pan de Vida, que estemos preparados para el desafío de proteger los derechos inalienables de todos los hijos de Dios, nacidos y no nacidos. Que podamos darnos cuenta de nuestra libertad de amar y vivir "la gloriosa libertad de los hijos de Dios", sabiéndolo como un regalo para ser compartido, especialmente por aquellos olvidados y abandonados. Con cada buen deseo, P. Phil Lloyd Pastor GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

9 Parish and School Directory Deacon Larry Vaclavik, Deacon Bill Wilson, Parish Manager Enrique Benitez, ext. 315 Finance Director Cherie Hernandez, ext. 305 Pastoral Associate Matrimony/Annulment Application/ Funerals 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 Janice Berger, ext. 335 j.berger@sttheresa.cc Youth Ministry Joseph Blanco, ext. 329 j.blanco@sttheresa.cc Capital Campaign Johanna Bransford, ext. 309 j.bransford@sttheresa.cc Finance Jeanette Batalla, ext. 334 j.batalla@sttheresa.cc Patrick Flaherty, ext. 343 p.flaherty@sttheresa.cc Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish Deandra Mackey, ext. 301 d.mackey@sttheresa.cc Mary Ann Virgilio, ext. 301 maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc Haskell, Houston, TX Phone: Fax: Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 312, britishbulldog@sttheresa.cc Deacon Dwight Coles, deacondwight@sttheresa.cc Deacon Juan de Dios Perez juandedios0308@yahoo.com 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 Interim Director Jennifer Mata j.mata@sttheresa.cc Director of Admissions, School & ECC Kelly McCarty, ext. 314 k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc Regular Parish 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. Maintenance Manager Andras Bandi, ext. 302 andras.bandi@sttheresa.cc Bulletin Inquires and Sacramental Records Veronica Benitez ext. 333 v.benitez@sttheresa.cc 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

10 The Week Ahead Sunday, August 12 Faith Formation Registration, FH Black Box Collection: Infirm Priests 8:00 am Mass, Gym 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, August 13 7:00 am Mass, FH 2:30 pm Sr. Carolyn Book Club, Office 6:00 pm Concert Series, FH 6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Lounge Tuesday, August 14 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:00 pm Men s Encounter, Lounge Wednesday, August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 am Mass, FH 12:10 pm Mass, Gym 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, August 16 6:30 am Women s AA, Office 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altar are In memory of Adan Perez Donated by The Perez Family MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, August 11 5:30 PM Edward & Christine Bench Switzer Deason All Priests & Religious Leaders (L) Sunday, August 12 8:00 AM Albert Palla Matthew Palla (L) Estelle Bilnoski 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM Stevenson Family Mulvilhill Family Adam Perez 5:30 PM Arnold Anthony Virgilio Monday, August 13 7:00 AM Larry Cordray Tuesday, August 14 7:00 AM Phillip & Christine Tusa Wednesday, August 15 7:00 AM Hazel, Harold, Eve, Deborah, and William Vicknair 12:10 PM Joyce Bilski (L) 6:30 PM Michelle Marks Margaret Lipinsky Sapone Thursday, August 16 7:00 AM Josephine Tamborello Friday, August 17 7:00 AM Jeff Olliff Saturday, August 18 5:30 PM Nunzie & Jeanette Loria Wil Dalferes Natalie Adams Anne Marie De Windt Friday, August 17 6:45 am Rosary for Peace, FH 7:00 am Mass, FH 6:00 pm Spanish Class, Lounge Saturday, August 18 Black Box Collection: Infirm Priests 8:30 am Carmelites, Office 4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym 5:30 pm Mass, Gym

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