In and About St. Theresa Catholic Church - February 7, 2021
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In and About St. Theresa Catholic Church - February 7, 2021 Monday, February 1, 2021, marked the 15th anniversary of Father Phil at St. Theresa's, and he reflected on his time at the parish. He is the longest-serving pastor in our parish history. May God continue to bless him for many years to come. Please leave your best wishes for Fr. Phil in the comments. Visit In Touch playlist to find more messages from Fr. Phil on our YouTube channel by clicking here. Join us in person or online at sttheresa.cc/online-mass or on our Youtube channel at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. In addition to the live stream of our services, check our the Homilies Playlist on our Youtube channel. The reconciliation schedule will remain the same during the closure. Sunday obligation to attend Mass and Holy Days continues to be suspended. In-person gatherings on parish campuses are allowed only for programs of sacramental preparation. This permission for in-person catechetical gatherings does not include adult bible studies, conferences, or special presentations. Previous Week Mass Attendance January 30th - January 31st Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass attendees - 112 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass attendees - 211 Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass attendees - 168 Online views - 835 The church office will be closed until further notice, but our staff is working remotely to serve you, please see our parish directory at the end of this note. If you have any questions, please call 713-869-3783 or email us at [email protected] Please plan accordingly, thank you for your consideration. Just Two Days Left for the Souper Bowl of Caring Bring your food to mass, or drop off canned goods at our drive-thru event on Sunday, February 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Share the Amazon list: https://a.co/gmPd0p0 with friends and family. The items can be purchased and shipped directly to St. Theresa. Items most needed include: Canned Tuna and chicken Peanut butter Canned Soups Canned fruits Cereal Tackle hunger! If you have any questions please contact Jackie Dumoit, at [email protected] God’s answer to evil Although evil remains a mystery, God has provided a remedy for evil in the suffering, death, and resurrection of his only Son, Jesus Christ. When we understand what happened on the cross, we no longer need to fear evil. See how God deals with evil once and for all: Questions: What manner of evil assaulted Jesus during his passion and death? What was Jesus’ response to the evil he encountered? What did Jesus battle and destroy by his death and resurrection? After watching, please add a comment sharing your thoughts. St. Theresa Catholic Church and School invite you to join us for an exhilarating afternoon at the Houston Polo Club on April 25, 2021. This year the gala auction is an all- outdoor event. You'll enjoy the thundering excitement of a polo match, live music, player parade, best gentlemen and ladies hat contest, and a champagne divot stomp at halftime. St. Theresa Gala and Auction is our annual premier fundraising event. Proceeds from this event support our Church Ministries as well as our School. Purchase before Feb 28 and use promo EVENT SAFETY code TENOFF PROTOCOLS PURCHASE TICKETS MAKE A GIFT Donations Needed for 2021 St. Theresa Catholic Church and School Auction The silent and live auction committee is in search of some great items for the 2021 Auction; restaurant or retail gift cards, gift certificates to your favorite salon, yoga or spin studio, professional or collegiate sports memorabilia, vacation home for a weekend getaway, frequent flyer miles, or hotel points. DONATE AN Please contact [email protected] or call 346-335-1810. AUCTION ITEM Volunteer Opportunities St. Theresa will be serving at Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen on the following dates: Wednesday, February 24th Thursday, March 18th Friday, March 19th Saturday, March 20th Saturday, April 17th Saturday, May 15th Please contact Jackie Dumoit at [email protected], if you're available to help. Get to know your lectors. This week the following parishioners will be reading at mass: Saturday, February 6, 2021, 5:00 p.m. Keith Kaposta Chris Woelfel Sunday, February 7, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Daniel Ortiz Linda Williams Sunday, February 7, 2021, 5:30 p.m. Richard Hall Allison Conlan If you want to participate in this ministry or if you want more information about lectors, please contact Jackie Dumoit at 346-335-1813 or at [email protected]. Support St. Theresa Catholic Church today using your credit card, checking, or savings account. Click the button to get started. Online Giving / Mass Collection That – just as Jesus rose early to pray – we, too, may find time in our day to be with God and to receive strength and nourishment from Him. “Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed…He told them, ‘Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.’” - Mark 1:35, 38 In this Sunday’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes - healing the sick and preaching. But before He begins, Jesus makes time to be alone with God in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what He wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every day to be with God. Pledged gifts allow St. Theresa Catholic Church an opportunity to budget with an actual income in mind. 1. Stewardship pledge cards can be placed in one of the collection baskets after Mass or they can be mailed into our office. or 2. Visit our giving site to set up your stewardship pledge electronically https://sttheresa.churchgiving.com or visit StTheresa.cc and click “Stewardship Donations” under the “Giving” tab. For cash and check contributions please mail your envelope to St. Theresa Catholic Church at 6622 Haskell St. | Houston TX | 77007 Thank you for supporting our mission. Walk in the Light of Christ The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) supports 60+ programs benefitting the 1.7 million Catholics in our Archdiocese. This weekend in St. Theresa, Fr. Phil will share about the DSF 2019 appeal, and ask for your support and prayers. This appeal supports the ministries within our Archdiocese that Teach, Evangelize and Worship; Minister to the Poor, Sick and Incarcerated; Promote, Prepare and Support the Clergy; and Nurture and Strengthen Families. https://sttheresa.churchgiving.com/ws/opportunities/DiocesanServicesFund DSF 2021 VIDEO DONATE DSF FAQ'S Altar Flowers: February 6th - February 7th The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of Carlos Broughton by Mary Angela Broughton Flowers for the altar entirely depend on the sponsorship from your dedications. Schedule a dedication today! Please place your request two weeks in advance of your dedication date. For more information please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at [email protected] or call 352-212-2961. We congratulate these couples, who received the Sacrament of Marriage on March 2020, May God bless them and enlighten them with His grace. Meryl Michelle Robichaux and Robert Adam Archer Juana Zacarias Saquic and Carlos Reynoso Toño If you need information about matrimony at St. Theresa, please contact Patrick Miral at [email protected] This Year Steps for Students Has Gone Virtual Visit our St. Theresa Steps for Students Team Page: St. Theresa- Houston - Steps for Students 5K (steps4students.org) Register and join the St. Theresa Team. Donate and support St. Theresa Catholic School! DIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON GOD'S IMAGE RADIO PROGRAM A new Archdiocesan radio program, titled In God’s Image, is designed to focus on the inclusion of persons with disabilities, and their families, in the full life of the Church. Each show is only 15 minutes. Below are the radio stations and air times for In God’s Image followed by links to subscribe to the podcasts In God's Image radio program, airing Sundays on: KWWJ-AM "Gospel 1360" at 5:30 a.m. KYOK 1140 AM (Conroe) at 6:45 a.m. KIKK 650 AM (CBS affiliate) at 9:00 a.m. KKHT 100.7 FM "The Word" at 2:30 p.m. Podcast links: For Apple devices: http://bit.ly/IGIPodcast-Apple For Android devices: http://bit.ly/IGIPodcast-Android TEXAS CONGREGATIONAL DISASTER READINESS N95 MASK PACKAGE FOR CAREGIVERS OF FAMILY MEMBERS As COVID 19 continues to gain momentum, we want to help protect the family member who is caring for a loved one. Therefore, we would like to provide N95 masks for the primary caregiver and surgical masks for the COVID-19 sick person recovering in the home. (As long as supplies last.) If you know families in your community who are caring for COVID 19 family members, please help us get these protective masks to them. Step 1: Identify the need and complete the link below for delivery purposes. Please indicate if you would like mask package(s) directly to the caregiver’s address. Click here to complete information for mask package delivery Step 2: Coordinate prompt delivery of the mask package to the caregiver by no contact/doorstep delivery. By your delivering directly to the caregiver, provides you with the opportunity to assist them in additional ways that align with your community outreach or mission. If you have special circumstances that require us to deliver to the caregiver, we may be able to assist.