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T C C A 6, 2017 CONTENTS From our Pastor……………………..…..………….... 3 Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. 4 De nuestro Párroco…………………………...…....… 5 Casa Juan Diego………………..……………...……... 6 St. Theresa Catholic School……………………......... 7 Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. 8 Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. 9 Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 9 Spiritan China Education Fund……………...…....… 10 Catholic Date Night………………………...……....... 11 The Parish Office will be closed Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… 12 due to staff development Parish Ministries in English…………………..……..... 13 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Parish contact information………………...................... 15 Tuesday, August 8, 2017. www.SugarLandCatholic.com The Parish Office will On the cover: re-open at 3:30 p.m. Vecelli, Tiziano. Transfiguration. 1560, oil on canvas, San Salvador, Venice, Italy. M C S W E S C S S Monday—Friday Saturday Sábado 8:30 a.m. 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m. 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipatory Sunday Mass Miércoles (Español) Sunday Domingo S D 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m.*, 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon, 2:00 p.m. (Español), Weekdays Entre Semana 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: after each Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m. *The 7:00 a.m. Mass has (Miércoles 6:00 p.m. en Español)* moved to 6:30 a.m. 2 S. T C C A 6, 2017 T A F P’ B V M Holy Day of Obligation Happy Feast of the Transfiguration! How privileged we are this year to celebrate this occasion on a Sunday, and to hear together of our Lord’s revelation to his disci- ples on that blessed mountain. As Pope Emeritus Benedict reminds us, “The moun- tain is the place of ascent – not only outward, but also inward ascent; it is a libera- tion from the burden of everyday life, a breathing in of the pure air of creation; it offers a view of the broad expanse of creation and its beauty; it gives one an inner peak to stand on and an intuitive sense of the creator.” May this vantage point stir M S us to greater charity! M, A 14, 2017 5:00 .. (V M) As an update to our capital campaign, we are off to a great start. In the past month, we have recruited volunteers, produced our case statement and, currently, the T, A 15 2017 “leadership gifts” portion of the campaign is being conducted. 6:45 .., 8:30 .., The parish-wide effort officially kicks off next weekend, August 12-13, and will be 12:10 .., 5:30 .., conducted over the next few months, culminating in late-October. Each parish 7:30 .. (E) household will be invited to prayerfully consider how they may support the cam- *no evening confessions on this day* paign. Our success cannot rest with just a handful of families, but depends on all members of the St. Theresa Parish family. The pledge period is three years, and I T P O pray that we will be united in genuinely giving of ourselves – talents, prayer and T, financial gifts. A 15, 2017 I am blessed to be able to witness the excitement building with this campaign and W - the continued enthusiasm for the growth of our parish which permeates throughout W, our community. A 16, 2017 I look forward to seeing you at Mass next weekend as we celebrate our Campaign Kickoff. At each Mass there will be a brief campaign presentation, and campaign leaders and volunteers will be available after Mass to discuss the campaign and an- New Ministry Opportunity swer any questions you may have. Please plan on joining us outside after each Mass In efforts to extend an even greater sense on Saturday and Sunday for refreshments and to learn more about the campaign. I of Christian hospitality, we are starting a hope to see you there! new Greeter Ministry. Volunteers will help provide assistance, information, and Sincerely yours in Christ, direction to church facilities and services at all weekend Masses. Interested? Look for us after Mass on August 19th & 20th or contact Misty at 281-971-9590. A training session will be held Aug. 29th in the Church at 7:00 P.M. Rev. Eurel Manzano 3 S. T C C A 6, 2017 I P: Pase a C B: Católico Básico la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. es para padres de niño que asisten a cateque- de lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma sis por primera vez y desean prepararse para en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a la formación de Sacramentos de Reconcilia- un ujier. ción y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunita- G: La guardería esta abierta du- rio de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria rante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 para los padres solamente. p.m. No necesita hacer reservación. G O F A S A C: El grupo se El Taller de Oración y Vida, es una P B I: reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edifi- escuela de Oración, donde se enseña a A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su cio de CCE. Para mayor Información por hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certi- favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277- las personas diferentes formas de ficado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de 2730. orar, desde las mas sencilla, como la la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre- Lectura rezada, hasta las mas elevada bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la G O D N: como la contemplación. clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de Se reune en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, de 7:00-9:00 P.M. Para mas información Fecha de inicio: confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar llamar a Rocio Padilla 832-573-3713 y Eu- Martes 8 de Agosto, del 2017. genio Gopar 832-715-1799. casado por la iglesia católica. 7:00pm - 9:00pm Salón B9. C B: Este grupo esta abier- Para mas información comunicarse con Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de to a la comunidad, se reúne los viernes a las Hilda Morales al 713-894-6326 cada otro mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de 281-684-4235. favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la C F S V- Nueva Oportunidad de Ministerio clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bauti- M: El coro práctica los lunes a las En los esfuerzos por extender un sentido zaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a aún mayor de hospitalidad cristiana, esta- oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494- las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas informa- mos comenzando un nuevo Ministerio de 1156 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La ción llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext 291 próxima clase es el 10 de Septiembre a las Relaciones. Los voluntarios ayudarán a 3:15 p.m. E B: El Grupo se reúne los proporcionar asistencia, información y domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los dirección a las instalaciones y servicios P M meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas infor- de la iglesia en todas las misas del fin de E: Las personas que deseen contraer mación llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, semana. ¿Interesado? Búscanos después matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Tere- 281-250-9651 de la Misa los días 19 y 20 de agosto o sa, Son invitados a asistir una entrevista de D S C: El pri- comuníquese con Misty al 281-971-9590. preparación matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio mer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casi- Una sesión de entrenamiento se llevará a para las parejas que no están casados y para llas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832- cabo el 29 de agosto en la Iglesia a las las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que 896-8289. 7:00 pm. viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llaman- do al 281-494-1156. El seminario se ofrece F M, M cada otro mes, el segundo jueves del mes. El A: Quieres amar a Je- ¿Q próximo seminario es el Jueves 14 de Sep- sús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El gru- ACTS ? tiembre del 2017 en el Salón FLC-A. po se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar Invitamos a todos nuestros parroquianos C: Nuestro Catecismo en español a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. a vivir esta experiencia que ya ha trans- se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domin- formado la vida de muchas personas que gos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m.
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