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July 21, 2019 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

GOD LOVES

A CHEERFUL GIVER

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

“Gather to me

my faithful, who sealed

my covenant

by sacrifice.”

Psalm 50:5

This is an image of St. Theresa’s new pews.

Please avoid parking on the grassy area along the side of our fence on Rodrigo Street.

Getting Ready for the Move

That’s My Seat—the One in the Middle!

O nce we’ve worshipped for a while in the new church, we will all start to gravitate to our favorite seats. Now, if you travel on Southwest Airlines, you will notice that the first people on the plane typically take the aisle seats. These seat pioneers are not

just claiming a one-chair territory. They are also trying to stage a block-ade. If I sit on the aisle, they think, maybe I will have the row to my-self. This is just a normal 21st-century behavior among strangers who are grasping for space—and we know there’s little enough of that on your typical 3-hour flight. Every day at St. Theresa, our joyful motto comes readily to our lips: All are welcome. Let’s dare to be different than airline passengers and wel-come people into our new, very long pews starting at the Dedication. We will have only three aisles in the church, and each pew will seat approxi-mately 18-20 people. One way to be more welcoming is to move to the middle of the pew. This way, we don’t use the aisle seats to create an unintended but real block-ade of the middle. By leaving the aisle seats open, we allow those who need them—families with small children, the elderly and the ill—to have access to these seats. With the earliest comers seated in the middle, parents will have easy access to the aisles to serve the needs of their young children, and the elderly will be able to move around more easily during communion and at the end of Mass. Finding the family’s favorite seats is a favorite pastime for many of us regular churchgoers. Let’s have our choice of seats demonstrate how welcoming we are to the young, the ill, and the elderly. Thanks for head-ing to those middle seats and making room for others!

In anticipation of returning to the Church, we will present a series of articles to help St. Theresa Community prepare for the move into the Church.

See below for the fifth article of the series.

Preparing the Way With Thanks and Appreciation for

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Announcements

There will be

no Reconciliation and

Mass service on

Thursdays at 6:30 pm

during the month of July.

Dear Parishioners, On behalf of Unbound, thank you very much for welcoming us to your parish. Our hearts are full of gratitude for the generosity

you have shown to the children, youth and the elders in our

sponsorship program. Through your willingness to partner with Unbound, your parish communi-ty has taken steps toward a clos-er walk with Jesus in the name of the poor. We pray that mem-bers of your parish community who answered the call to spon-sorship will be richly blessed by

their experience.

Text Message Smishing

Scams

St. Theresa Catholic Parish is warning our parishioners of a

dangerous new breed of scams known as “smishing.”

Similar to “phishing” scams — authentic-looking emails that appear to be from Fr. Phil —

“smishing” scams are text messages sent to

mobile phones.

While the risks of smishing scams are potentially

devastating, the defense is simple. According to the

Federal Trade Commission, “Just don't text back.”

Mexican Breakfast Sale

Delicious breakfasts after the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and

12:00 p.m. Mass. August 4th, in the

Fellowship Hall

REGULAR PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday –Thursday: 8:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Please avoid parking on the grassy area along the side of our fence on Rodrigo Street. Please avoid parking on the grassy area along the side of our fence on Rodrigo Street.

Are you a 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 right for YOU!

Join us for our Inquiry Sessions: August 4th.

9:00 a.m. in the Church office. Please contact Ginger Tamborello at

g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Dedication of a Church and Altar

This video clip features Bishop Daniel Flores preaching at the dedication of the Church of

San Juan Diego in Brownsville. Check it out for some insights into St. Theresa's

Dedication Mass, coming up on Wednesday, August 14!

http://bit.ly/32tmWNF

Please avoid parking on the grassy area along the side of our fence on Rodrigo Street.

2019-2020 Elementary/Middle School

Faith Formation

Registration begins on July 1st!

Online registration at https://sttheresa.cc/ff-registration or

at the Church Office during regular office hours.

Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2019, and students in PK-4 through Eighth Grade are encouraged to register. The registration fee is $120 for one child or

$170 for two or more children.

Did you know that Children in First Grade begin preparing for their

First Communion?

First Grade Faith Formation classes or First Grade Catholic School is a

pre-requisite to celebrating First Communion in Second Grade.

Bienvenidos E N E S P A Ñ O L

Noticias

Venta de Desayunos Mexicanos Delicious breakfasts after the

8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Mass. August 4th, in the

Fellowship Hall

Por favor evite estacionarse en el césped que esta junto a la reja de metal en Rodrigo St.

Text Message Smishing Scams

La parroquia de Santa Teresa esta alertando a nuestros feligreses de una nueva y peligrosa clase de estafas conocida como "smishing".

Similar a las estafas de "phishing": correos electrónicos de apariencia auténtica que

parecen ser enviados por nuestro parraco, el Padre Phil - las estafas "smishing" son mensajes de texto enviados a

teléfonos móviles. Mientras que los riesgos de las estafas de smishing son potencialmente peligrosas,

la defensa es sencilla. De acuerdo con la Comisión Federal de Comercio, "Simplemente no conteste el mensaje de texto".

Dedicación de una iglesia y del altar

Si desea tener una idea del significado de la liturgia de la misa de dedicación, por favor vea el video clip del obispo Daniel Flores de Brownsville predicando en la dedicación

de la Iglesia de San Juan Diego en su diócesis: http://bit.ly/32tmWNF

St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/

StTheresaCatholicSchool

Principal—Melissa Ilski melissa.ilski@sttheresa.cc

Director of Admissions, School & ECC Kelly McCarty, ext. 1706

k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc

School Accountant Kathy Wedgeworth, ext. 1705

kathy.wedgeworth@sttheresa.cc

School Administrative Assistant Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 1704

r.lastovica@sttheresa.cc

Early Childhood Center www.facebook.com/sttheresaecc

Director—Melanie Leadingham, ext. 1817 melanie.leadingham@sttheresa.cc

Director of Admissions, School & ECC Kelly McCarty, ext. 1706

k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc

Deacon Dwight Coles, deacondwight@sttheresa.cc

Deacon Larry Vaclavik, deaconlarry@sttheresa.cc

www.StTheresa.cc www.facebook.com/StTheresaMemorialPark

6622 Haskell, Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784

Pastor: Fr. Phil Lloyd, ext. 1803 britishbulldog@sttheresa.cc

PARISH AND SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Director of Maintenance Andras Bandi, ext. 1814

andras.bandi@sttheresa.cc

Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish Deandra Mackey, ext. 1801 d.mackey@sttheresa.cc

Mary Ann Virgilio, ext. 1802 maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc

Parish Manager Enrique Benitez, ext. 1804

e.benitez@sttheresa.cc

Capital Campaign Johanna Bransford, ext. 1805

j.bransford@sttheresa.cc

Development Director Cynthia Garza, ext. 1810

cynthia.garza@sttheresa.cc

Accounting Patrick Flaherty, ext. 1806 p.flaherty@sttheresa.cc

Jeanette Batalla, ext. 1807 j.batalla@sttheresa.cc Tedd Archabal ext. 1820

t.archabal@sttheresa.cc

Pastoral Associate Matrimony/Annulment App./Funerals

Patrick Miral, ext. 1811 p.miral@sttheresa.cc

Director of Liturgy John Knowles, ext. 1812

j.knowles@sttheresa.cc

Director of Adult Education / Hospitality Ginger Tamborello, ext. 1815 g.tamborello@sttheresa.cc

Faith Formation Janice Berger, ext. 1816 j.berger@sttheresa.cc

Youth Ministry Joseph Blanco, ext. 1813 j.blanco@sttheresa.cc

Bulletin Info and Sacramental Records Veronica Benitez ext. 1809

v.benitez@sttheresa.cc

Deacon Juan de Dios Perez juandedios0308@yahoo.com

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Director of Technology Zach Wilson ext. 1715

zach.wilson@sttheresa.cc

Saturday, July 20

5:30 PM Nunzie & Jeanette Loria †

Tamara Leal †

Sunday, July 21

8:00 AM Dorothy Kainer †

Daniel Slade †

Eugenia Varela †

10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners)

12:00 PM Tamara Leal †

Erwing Eduardo Reyes †

5:30 PM Jack Chapman Minter †

Monday, July 22

7:00 AM Communion Service

Tuesday, July 23

7:00 AM Communion Service

Wednesday, July 24

7:00 AM Peace for Anne †

Tamara Leal †

Thursday, July 25

7:00 AM Communion Service

6:30 PM Mass Cancelled

Friday, July 26

7:00 AM Communion Service

Saturday, July 27

5:30 PM Edmond Tarnowski †

Westie Ellis †

Tamara Leal †

THE WEEK AHEAD

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

ALTAR FLOWERS

Please avoid parking on the grassy area along the side of our fence on Rodrigo Street.

Sunday, July 21 Unbound Visit 8:00 am Mass, Gym 10:00 am Mass, Gym 11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Lounge 12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Gym 1:30 pm Natural Family Planning, Office 3:00 pm Parent Baptism Class, FH 5:30 pm Mass, Gym

Monday, July 22 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 2:30 pm Sr. Carolyn Book Club, Lounge 6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office 7:00 pm Spanish Group Music Practice, FH

Tuesday, July 23 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Chapel 7:00 pm Spanish Group Music Practice, FH

Wednesday, July 24 7:00 am Mass, FH 7:00 pm Legión de María, Lounge 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal, FH 8:15 pm Men’s AA, Blue Room

Thursday, July 25 6:30 am Women’s AA, Office 7:00 am Communion Service, FH 7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Chapel 5:30 pm Reconciliation, FH Cancelled 6:30 pm Mass, FH Cancelled 7:00 pm AA, Blue Room 7:30 pm Men’s Encounter, Lounge

Friday, July 26 6:45 am Rosary for Peace, FH 7:00 am Communion Service, FH

Saturday, July 27 Second Collection: St. Theresa School 12:00 pm Rosary, Chapel 4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym 5:30 pm Mass, Gym

Did you know the Flower Guild does not have a budget?

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 maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc or

call 713-869-3783.

Learn the Spanish skills you

will need for everyday living.

Adults Only.

Friday at 6:00 p.m. Starting

September 6th. Church Office.

Clases de inglés para adultos.

Nivel: Principiantes.

Viernes a las 5:00 p.m.

Empezando el día 6 de

Septiembre. En la oficina de la

iglesia.

INFO: Veronica Benitez v.benitez@sttheresa.cc

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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES

HOUSTON POLICE: 911

HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

NON-EMERGENCY CALLS:

713- 884-3131— www.houstonpolice.org

HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: 311

NATIONAL EMERGENCY CHILD LOCATOR

CENTER: 1-866-908-9570

AMERICAN RED CROSS:

1-800-RED-CROSS

Volunteer at redcross.org.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

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UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON: 211

Texas/United Way Helpline

Available 24/7 www.unitedwayhouston.org

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER:

713-961-3993 | www.ccschouston.org

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

CENTER: 1-800-273-8255 |Available 24

hours everyday | Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA):

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SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (SAA):

713- 405-1142 — www.houstonsaa.org

COUNSELING (GRIEF, FAMILY, ETC.):

Catholic Charities | 713-526-4611 www.catholiccharities.org

FAMILIES OF ADDICTS:

Al-Anon Family Groups

713-683-7227 www.al-anon.alateen.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA):

713-686-6300 — www.aa.org

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA):

713-973-6633 — www.oahouston.org

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