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Saturday ● Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Sunday ● Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Weekdays ● Entre Semana

Monday-Friday: after each Morning Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Miércoles 6:00 p.m. (en Español)

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Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

Miércoles

7:00 p.m. (Español)

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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (anticipatory Sunday Mass)

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6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

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CONTENTS

Adobo Fest & Cook Off………………………............ Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. Papa Francisco………….……………………………. St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Stabat Mater……………………………....……...…... Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… 2018 Bazaar…………………….……………………… Discovering Love with Clarity……………………..... Announcements………………...……………………… R.C.I.A. Children’s Testimonies............................….. Parish contact information………………......................

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On the cover: Geertgen Tot Sint Jans.

The raising of Lazarus. 1480, oil and tempera on panel,

Louvre Museum, Paris.

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Holy Thursday: March 29th 8:30 a.m. Solemn Morning Prayer (main church) 9:00 a.m. Sung Procession to the Community Center for the Washing of the Feet (Community Breakfast immediately follows) 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11:00 p.m. Night Prayer: Emmaus Chapel

Good Friday: March 30th Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence

8:30 a.m. Tenebrae / Morning Prayer (main church) 11:00 a.m. Vía Crucis Viviente 3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy (main church) 3:15 p.m. Live Stations of the Cross 7:30 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday: March 31st Fast and abstinence are recommended today

8:30 a.m. Tenebrae / Morning Prayer, followed by the Preparatory Rites (main church) (Blessing of Easter Food Baskets immediately follows) 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday: April 1st Schedule of Masses

6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. (español) 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (Community Center) 12:00 p.m. / Noon 2:00 p.m. (español) 5:00 p.m.

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Where: Saint Theresa parish grounds Time: 9 – 11 AM (entertainment, cook-off)

11 AM – 1 PM (tasting, awards)

Teams will provide their own booth and cooking supplies.

(minimum 5 gallons of adobo per booth) Categories: Pork, Chicken,

& Non-Traditional Prizes: Winner (per category), People’s

Choice Award, Team Spirit Award

-Food sampling : Adobo, native desserts -Filipino games for children and adults -Cooking Demonstration: Mama Sita™

-Filipino Folk Dances -Music (Live DJ)

and much more…. come join the fun!

* $20 VIP Pass * unlimited samples, drinks

& desserts

$10 (adults) up to 4 adobo samples

$5 Kids Pass (12 & under)

up to 2 adobo samples or 2 hot dogs

No entrance fee

for Cook-Off Contestants

sugarlandcatholic.com / 281.494.1156

A celebration of the National Dish of the Philippines

Benefiting Saint Theresa’s A Living Sacrifice Holy and Acceptable to God Capital Campaign

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

Saint Theresa Liturgy and Life speaker series presents

“Liturgy and Motherhood in the Domestic Church” by Alexis Kutarna

Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m.

in the School Library

What can we learn from the Sacred Liturgy, and how do we welcome it into

our home? How does the Catholic liturgical imagination inspire us to pursue

a deeper relationship with Christ in our family life?

Alexis Kazimira Kutarna has been

involved in church music ever since she was a child. Alexis earned the Master of Arts in Liturgy at The Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/

Mundelein Seminary, where she wrote her thesis on “The Sacramental Nature of Sacred Music.” She holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in music, as well as a Performer’s Certificate. She has a special

interest in the spirituality of liturgical music, and was privileged to study chant with Fr. Columba Kelly, OSB. She has

served as a parish music and liturgy director and organist, working with

singers of all ages.

Ms. Kutarna teaches courses on the liturgy, liturgical music, and Gregorian

chant at the University of St. Thomas for the seminary, the permanent diaconate

program, and the Master of Sacred Music program. She serves as the Director of

Music at St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston. Her most important vocation is

as wife and mother: Alexis and her husband Jim have two beautiful

daughters, and are parishioners at Saint Theresa’s.

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I P : Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. G : La guardería esta abierta durante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No necesita hacer reservación.

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P B I : A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certi-ficado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada otro mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bauti-zaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156. La próxima clase es el 13 de Mayo a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa son invitados a asistir una entrevista de pre-paración matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llaman-do al 281-494-1156. El seminario se ofrece cada otro mes, el segundo jueves del mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 10 de Mayo del 2018 en el Salón FLC-A. C : Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domin-gos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kín-der al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso con-tinuo de evangelización, educación, forma-ción y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. D S : Para los niños que desean la formación para los Sacramen-tos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en con-junto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comienzo del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m. C B : Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a catequesis

por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconciliación y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente.

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A C : El grupo se reú-ne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edificio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730. G O D N : Se reune en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 P.M. Para mas información llamar a Rocio Padilla 832-573-3713 y Ana Perez 281-948-3349. C B : Este grupo esta abier-to a la comunidad, se reúne los viernes a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235. C F S V -

M : El coro práctica los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas informa-ción llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext 291 E B : El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas infor-mación llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651 D S C : El pri-mer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casi-llas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. F M , M A : El carisma y la misión de los FM consiste en vivir y difundir la espiri-tualidad del agradecimiento que radica bási-camente "en tener una relación con Dios en la gratitud por el amor que del señor se ha recibido"(estatuto,n3) Martes, salón B4 de 7:00-9:00pm. Para mayor información lla-mar a Elsa Galindo al 713 534-7395 I V P : Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina a casa una semana? Regístrese después de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. L L M : El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. M V : Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religio-sas. Para mas información llame a la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776.

Crecimiento III

La Iglesia de Santa Teresa te invita a las clases de

formación Crecimiento III el 8 de Abril del 2018.

Las clases son los domingos de 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

en el Centro Familiar.

Aprenderás a orar y leer la Biblia. ¡Clases que te ayudaran para tu vida

diaria y espiritual!

Para mas información llamar a Rocio Padilla

832-573-3713 o Ana Perez 281-948-3349.

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Viernes 30 de Marzo a las 11:00 a.m.

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Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comuni-dad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comunión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Inicia-ción será el Domingo 18 de Marzo del 2018 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están es-tructurados para responder a tus preguntas acerca de la Iglesia católica.

Póngase en contacto con: Elsa Galindo al

713-534-7395 (durante el día) Alejandro González al

346-255-1163 (después de las 4:00 pm.)

Si usted, su hijo o alguien a quien usted conoce, tiene entre 7 y 16 años de edad, no haya sido bautizado o ha sido bauti-zado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el proceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de dife-rentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miér-coles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Re-gistrar su Familia y los Niños antes de atender la primera se-sión.

RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)

Ángelus del Papa Francisco: Cuaresma, experiencia de perdón, acogida y caridad En el Ángelus del IV Domingo de Cuaresma, Domingo “Laetare”, el Papa Francisco invitó a que nuestro camino cuaresmal sea una experiencia de perdón, de acogida y de caridad. Domingo “Laetare”: «Alégrate, Jerusalén» En este IV Domingo de Cuaresma, señaló el Santo Padre, la antífona de ingreso de la liturgia eucarística nos invita a la alegría: «Alégrate, Jerusalén […]. Regocíjense los que estuvieron tristes para que exulten». ¿Cuál es el motivo de esta alegría? – se pregunta el Pontífice – Es el gran amor de Dios hacia la humanidad, responde el Papa, tal como lo indica el Evangelio de hoy: “Dios amó tanto al mundo, que entre-gó a su Hijo único para que todo el que cree en él no muera, sino que tenga Vida eterna” (Jn 3,16). Estas palabras, pronunciadas por Jesús durante el coloquio con Nicodemo, afirma el Obispo de Roma, sintetizan un tema que está al centro del anuncio cristiano: incluso cuando la situación parece exasperada, Dios interviene, ofreciendo al hombre la salvación y el gozo. “Dios de hecho – agrega el Papa – no está alejado, sino entra en la historia de la humanidad para animarla con su gracia y salvarla”. Confrontémonos con nuestra fragilidad y nuestros límites Es por esto, puntualiza el Santo Padre, que estamos llamados a escuchar este anun-cio, rechazando la tentación de considerarnos seguros de nosotros mismos, de dejar de lado a Dios, pretendiendo una absoluta libertad de Él y de su Palabra. “Cuando encontramos la valentía de reconocernos por aquello que somos – afirma el Papa – nos damos cuenta de ser personas llamadas a confrontarnos con nuestra fragilidad y nuestros límites. Entonces puede suceder que caigamos en la angustia, la inquietud del mañana, el miedo a la enfermedad y a la muerte”. Esto, explica el Pontífice, hace que tantas perdonas, buscando una vía de salida, toman a veces peligrosos atajos como por ejemplo el túnel de la droga o aquel de la superstición o de los da-ñinos rituales de magia. La cruz de Jesús, signo del amor de Dios En este sentido, precisa el Papa Francisco, nosotros tenemos la verdadera y gran esperanza en Dios Padre rico de misericordia, que nos ha donado a su Hijo para salvarnos y esta es nuestra alegría. “Nosotros no debemos desanimarnos – afirma le Pontífice – cuando vemos nuestros límites, nuestros pecados, nuestras debilidades: Dios está ahí, Jesús está en la cruz para sanarnos. Este es el amor de Dios. Ver el crucifijo y decir dentro: ‘Dios me ama’. Es verdad, agrega el Papa, estan estos lími-tes, estas debilidades, estos pecados, pero Él es más grande de los límites y de las debilidades, de los pecados”. Dios es más grande que nuestras debilidades Antes de concluir su discurso, el Papa Francisco invitó a no olvidar que Dios es más grande de nuestras debilidades, de nuestras infidelidades, de nuestros pecados. Y tomemos de la mano al Señor, dijo el Pontífice, miremos al crucificado y vaya-mos adelante. María, Madre de misericordia, concluyó el Papa, nos ponga en el corazón la certeza de que somos amados por Dios. Esté cerca de nosotros en los momentos en los cuales nos sentimos solos y nos comunique los sentimientos de su Hijo Jesús, para que nuestro camino cuaresmal sea una experiencia de perdón, de acogida y de caridad.

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-

Substitute Teacher

Opportunities

Saint Theresa Catholic School is accepting applications for individuals interested in being a periodic on-call substitute teacher in the classroom.

Substitute teachers must be degreed and have classroom experience. Interested individuals should enjoy working with

children in a Catholic atmosphere. Candidates must be VIRTUS trained and

approved. For more information please call the school office at 281-494-1157.

STCS Now Enrolling

PreK-3 - 8th grade

We are still accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year!

Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are now open, as well. Contact the

school office at 281-494-1157 to request application materials or visit our website at

sttheresacatholicschool.org. If you would like to learn more about STCS,

feel free to drop by the school office. We look forward to meeting you.

Please join us for a tour of our school

and learn more about Classical Education and our Mission!

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Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:30 a.m.

Friday, April 13, 2018

9:30 a.m.

Join us for the Spring Family Festival on Friday, April 6, 2018

2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Festival wristbands: $30

Dinner & Silent Auction 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Adult Dinner Tickets: $25

Child Dinner Tickets: $15 (12 and under)

Tickets available for pre-sale or at the Main Tent on the day of the festival.

For pre-sale tickets, please contact: tgoldak@sttheresacatholicschool.org

Spring Family Festival

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Living Lent Downtown 905 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

www.holycrosschapel.org • 713-650-1323

Men’s Tuesday Morning Lenten Series: a men’s breakfast and study forum on

“Strengthening the Foundations of the Interior Life”

March 20 - Eucharist & Confession Grace-filled, energizing sacraments

March 27 - Meditation & Benediction

Invoking divine help, blessing, and guidance during Holy Week

Schedule 6:30 a.m. - Coffee & tacos

7:00 a.m. - Presentation 7:30 a.m. - Group discussion

7:45 a.m. - Confessions available

Women’s Tuesday Noon Lenten Series: a women’s lunch and study forum on

“Sin, Sacrifice & Virtue”

Lenten Schedule

Holy Thursday, March 29 Confessions available 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 30

Confessions available 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

11:35 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

“I invite all Christians to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus

Christ...No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her,

since ‘no one is excluded from the joy

brought by the Lord.’” -Pope Francis

March 20 11:45 a.m. - Lunch provided 12:10 p.m. - Speaker 12:55 p.m. - Closing prayer

Speaker - Mary Caprio, Pastoral Associate at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s

STABAT MATER

Saturday, March 24, 2018

at 7:30 p.m.

Saint Theresa Catholic Church Featuring the students of St. Theresa Catholic School with string quartet.

Kevin Clark, Organist • Catherine Goode, Soprano Lauren Henderson-

Turner, Mezzo-Soprano Zachary Turner, Director The office of St. Vincent de Paul will be closed on Friday,

March 30, 2018 and Monday, April 2, 2018.

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During the CCE school year (Sept.-May) classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 during the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms.

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Questions or comments, please contact Paul Stoessel, the director of Middle School CCE, at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com

Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Building/School

Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions can be directed to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE, at paul@sugarlandcatholic.com or at 281-830-3804.

Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time.

Contact our Director of Youth Ministry and H.S. Faith Formation, Joseph Mastrangelo at joseph@sugarlandcatholic.com with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!

Volunteers always welcome! Next Super Saturday: March 24

St. Theresa Youth Evangelization Presents:

Middle School

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Dates:

Fellowship, Fun & Games!

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

To be held at

The Family Life Center

For more information please email Tanya Macias at

tanya@sugarlandcatholic.com

April 5th

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M S Monday, March 19, 2018 St. Joseph 6:45 a.m. Pelayo Family 8:30 a.m. Toni Osifo Tuesday, March 20 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Bryant Parker 8:30 a.m. Ben Rivera Wednesday, March 21 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Mario Martinez 8:30 a.m. Laverne Burch Thursday, March 22 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Amalia Ponce DeLeon 8:30 a.m. James McDonald Friday, March 23 Weekday in Lent 6:45 a.m. Condrado Sarmiento Sr. 8:30 a.m. Godfrey Aletor Saturday, March 24 Weekday in Lent 8:30 a.m. Lay Carmelites 5:00 p.m. Maria Epigmenia Gonzalez Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday 6:30 a.m. Annette O’Shea 8:00 a.m. Ana Lilia Vargas 10:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory 12:00 p.m. CDA 2:00 p.m. Parish Family 5:00 p.m. Ebenezer Cachola One may request Mass intentions through our website or by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only.

P E Monday, March 19 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. Tuesday, March 20 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Elementary, School Build. 6:45 p.m. CCE-Middle School, School Build. 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Franciscanos de María, B4 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B3/B9 7:00 p.m. Natural Family Planning, FLC Wednesday, March 21 11:30 a.m. Sugar Canes, CC 7:00 p.m. RICA, B1/7 7:00 p.m. RCIA, FLC-A 7:00 p.m. ROC/Faith Formation, FLC 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 22 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, March 23 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation, High School, FLC Sunday, March 25 9:00 a.m. Spanish Bible Class, CC 9:30 a.m. Catequesis/ Catecismo 9:30 a.m. RCIA Catechumens, FLC 9:30 a.m. RICA para Niños 10:00 a.m. Pre-K CCE, B3, B4, B5 10:00 a.m. Adult Confirmation Spanish, B9 10:00 a.m. RICA para Adultos, B1/7, B6 1:00 p.m. Sacrament Sunday, Makeup, CC 3:30 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Rosary Group, Emmaus Chapel

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The parish website has instruc ons on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribu on account and scheduling. This op on can be a great way to sup-port the church more consistently and strengthen your commitment to charity. If you would like to begin online giving, visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger: 281-494-1156.

www.SugarLandCatholic.com

S O March 11, 2018 $ 25,234 Online Giving $ 4,740 Total $ 29,974

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C C 2017 Totals as of March 11, 2018

Next Goal $ 5,000,000 Pledged $ 3,228,288 Payments $ 726,941

894 Participants

Current debt $ 3,180,006

D S F 2018 Totals as of March 11, 2018

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 47,385 Payments $ 36,071

165 Participants

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SPONSORSHIP

Platinum - $5,000: • 6 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 6 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffles tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign Gold - $2,500: • 4 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 4 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffle tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign Silver - $2,000: • 2 wristbands for Saturday - free rides & food booths • 2 bazaar t-shirts • 1 book of raffle tickets • 2’x4’ sponsorship sign

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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

Parishioners that are unable to support our annual bazaar by adopting a booth or sponsorship, please

consider a donation of general supplies:

♦ cases of hand sanitizer (Purell) ♦ cases of bottled water ♦ cases of soda, ice tea or lemonade ♦ cases of ziplock sandwich bags ♦ cases of paper towels ♦ breakfast or lunch for the construction crew the

week of the bazaar

Thank You!

2018 Bazaar Dates

Saturday, April 21, 2018 Sunday, April 22, 2018

Tickets & t-shirts available for purchase Booths Goal Adopted Auc ons – Live $ 1,000.00 Auc ons – Silent $ 1,000.00 Baked Potatoes & BBQ Sandwiches $ 1,000.00 Balloons $ 200.00 $ 150.00 Baseball Radar $ 200.00 Basketball Shootout $ 200.00 Bean Bag Toss $ 200.00 Beer/Wine $ 1,000.00 Book Booth $ 500.00 Bozo Bucket $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Cake Walk $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Children’s Arts & Cra s $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Co on Candy $ 500.00 Crawfish $ 1,000.00 Duck Pond/Lollipop pull $ 200.00 Dunking “Royal Flush” $ 500.00 Elephant Ride $ 500.00 Face Pain ng/Hair Nails $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Filipino Food Booth $ 1,000.00 First Aid $ 200.00 Fish Bowl $ 200.00 Football Toss $ 500.00 French Fries $ 1,000.00 Garage Sale $ 1,000.00 Hamburgers $ 1,000.00 Hidden Treasures $ 200.00 Hot Dogs & Popcorn $ 1,000.00 Italian Sausage & Meatball Sandwiches $ 1,000.00 Jail $ 500.00 Jewelry/Purses & More $ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00 Kountry Kitchen $ 200.00 Knock Down Bo les $ 200.00 Margaritas $ 1,000.00 $ 512.50 Mexican $ 1,000.00 $ 512.50 Nigerian $ 1,000.00 Obstacle Course $ 500.00 Pe ng Zoo $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Plants $ 1,000.00 Raffle Booth $ 1,000.00 Ring a Coke School $ 500.00 Rock Wall $ 500.00 Royal Flush $ 500.00 Skee Ball $ 500.00 Sno-balls $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Soccer Shootout $ 500.00 So Drinks, Tea & Lemonade $ 1,000.00 Space Balls $ 500.00 Stuffed Animals $ 500.00 Train Ride $ 500.00 Turkey Legs/Sausage on a S ck $ 1,000.00 Wheel Barrel $ 500.00 Wizzer Ride $ 500.00 Totals $ 32,100.00 $ 5,275.00

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Spring 2018 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

March 21 St. Laurence Catholic Church

3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479

March 26 St. Dominic Chancery

Auditorium 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021

March 22 St. Ignatius Catholic Church

7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379

Register online & reserve your seat at:

www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713-741-8778. $5.00 per person.

Series Sponsors: Family Life Ministry & Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry

Discovering Love with Clarity

Lent is a good time to explore the Catholic faith.

If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbaptized, baptized in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Communion, then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for you!

The next Inquiry Gathering will be

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life

Center. You may begin the process at any time during the year. Free babysit-ting is available upon request. Bring your

spouse or friend, if you’d like. These informal gatherings are structured to

answer your questions about the Catholic Church. The RCIA team is ready to walk

your journey of faith with you.

Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-450-1400 or by e-mail: lynda@sugarlandcatholic.com.

If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen, not baptized or baptized in another faith com-munity, we have an RCIA process suited to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please

schedule an appointment with Paul Stoes-sel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail

(paul@sugarlandcatholic.com) prior to attending your first session.

Q: What happens at a session for the elect? A: During the Period of Purification and Enlightenment, the elect continue to be dis-missed from the Eucharist to reflect on the Scriptures. The pastor, catechist, sponsors, and other involved with them provide more and varied opportunities to engage in prayer (such as celebrations of the Word, Liturgy of the Hours, contemplative prayer, or a retreat). In addition, the sessions might include time to prepare for the scrutinies, the presentation of the Creed and Lord’s Prayer, and time after those rituals to reflect on them. This period is one for spiritual preparations rather than for-mal instruction. Timothy A. Johnston. ©2017 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved.

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This Friday, March 23rd, is the last Knights of Columbus Fish Fry dinner! Dine-in or take-out at

St. Basil Hall (across from the church). Serving from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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B P I : Parents are asked to regis-ter their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are encouraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and, if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not bap-tizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on Friday, April 6, 2018. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to com-mence the marriage preparation for all couples who wish to be married within St. Theresa's Catholic community. It is held on the second Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 pm. It provides an opportunity for couples to learn about the Catholic Church's theology of matrimony and begin the process to properly receive this great sacrament of the Church. Couples will learn details of how to plan and prepare for their wedding day and matrimony thereafter. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018. For more information please contact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.

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March 19, 2018 through March 25, 2018 Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-2, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 -- 15:47 [15:1-39] Fifth Sunday of Lent: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33

L S 19 de Marzo del 2018 al 25 de Marzo del 2018 Lunes: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16; Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21); Flp 2:6-11; Mc 14:1 -- 15:47 [15:1-39] Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50); Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Adults (18+) who have been baptized and made their First Holy Communion are encouraged to take these courses in

preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Classes begin: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

in the School Library (starting March 28, 2018)

The classes are a little over an hour each and will meet

once a week for 7 weeks.

To register, you must email gabriel@sugarlandcatholic.com with the subject:

ADULT CONFIRMATION

In advance, obtain a copy of your baptismal certificate as soon as possible. If you are married outside of the Church, then you must first contact the parish office to plan for a

convalidation (marriage in the Church). If you are an adult and you have not yet made your First Holy Communion,

then please contact Lynda Knoche for assistance: lynda@sugarlancatholic.com.

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Saint Theresa Parish is forming a corps of volunteers to assist with maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the

sacristies, confessionals, narthex/foyer, and chapel/sanctuary. We hope to operate as five teams, with one team working

every Saturday of each month. The teams will also assist the parish priests with any needs they may have as well as various

parish projects on an as-needed basis.

HOW TO JOIN All members are required to complete the archdiocesan Safe

Environment training program (VIRTUS) and be cleared with the parish office. No other experience or education is

necessary – we provide all other required training.

FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions or would like to become a

member, please contact Diane Senger at diane@sugarlandcatholic.com or 281-494-1156.

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From the time of Barnabas escorting Saul to the apostles (Acts 9:26-27), Christians have given wit-ness for those seeking baptism or reception into the

full communion of the Catholic Church. Today, RCIA sponsors, team and community members give

testimony concerning readiness for initiation. Leonardo He is very happy in his faith he has learned so much about Jesus that he didn't know. He identi-fies with Jesus as the good shepherd. Being Catho-lic is a great thing in his life. He loves the mass and the friends he has made in the RCIA process. He is excited about baptism and he wants to get rid of his sins. His mother says he prays more when he has trouble and prays for others. He is so much happier since he became a part of our church com-munity. Brandon He feels accepted by God now. At first he thought God was a ghost, but as he continued to hear the word of God he knows the real truth. He is the creator spirit. "I thought he didn't exist", he said but now knows Jesus opened the doors to heaven. He prays and feels God's presence. He says God is with him everywhere he goes. He is excited about baptism and being able to receive the Eucharist. He puts more effort into his schoolwork and tries not to bug his brother so much. Cole He has changed how he thinks of school since he has been in RCIA. He no longer settles for 70% in his school work. He works harder and studies harder. He is more appreciative of his teachers and knows they are trying to help him. He is seeing God now in everything, He feels God speaking to him in the things that happened to him and in his day. He knows that God gives second chances. He now trusts and believes in God more. He still misses his mom but being Catholic helps. He want to receive the sacraments so he can totally be ac-cepted into the church and into the kingdom of God. Ashleigh At first Jesus was just in heaven. She says "I didn't know he came down." She used to go to other Christian churches but felt something was not right. “I came to RCIA class to find out the truth, it wasn't fake love, it was real that he came down from heaven and died for my sins. When I feel down and everything is against me I can turn to Jesus, he is with me and I pray to him”. She can't wait to experience being baptized since hearing

R.C.I.A. Children’s

Testimonies

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The Sugar Canes’ regular monthly

meeting is this Wednesday, March 21, 2018. We meet at our Parish

Community Center at 11:30 am. We welcome all guests and newcomers,

age 50 +, to attend our monthly meet-ings the 3rd Wednesday of each month - same place, same time.

Sign-up sheets for our Tuesday,

March 27, 2018, Coushatta trip will be available at this meeting.

Roundtrip bus cost $5 per person. To be collected at this meeting.

After our brown bag lunch we will have a brief business meeting fol-lowed by Bingo. Coffee, iced tea, water, and desserts are provided.

God Bless! For more information,

contact Cathy Mewis at 281-494-2482 or Carol Terral at

281-494-7527

the testimony of Edwin, who was baptized and witnessed to what he experienced. She feels the desire to experience Jesus in the sacraments also. She now prays and ask God's guidance for every part of her life. Parker He has embraced the cross in his understanding of Jesus and his rising from the dead. He has developed a deeper understanding of hope. He feels sadness when he has trouble and worries. But then, Jesus speaks to him and shows him what he did wrong and tells him the right thing to do. He has a heart that is filled with hope and open to receive the sacraments. He loves being Catholic. Baylie She is ready to commit to a life as a Catholic. She feels God calling her to help others in his church. Since joining church it has changed how she sees others at school. She helps new students to find their way and be comfortable. She buys lunches when she notices that some students aren't buying lunch. Her mother has noticed how she has grown nurturing others. Her heart has opened she goes above and be-yond to help others who are less fortunate. Her faith has grown hearing the words of our Savior. She is excited about her future with Christ. Alysa Has a special place in her heart for our Lady of Guadalupe. You see the joy on her face as she thinks and talks about her. Her mother has com-mented on how she helps more around the house with the chores. She has a growing com-passion for others and helps them when she sees they are having trouble. She is filled with joy at the prospect of receiving the Sacraments. She has an open trusting heart towards Jesus. She is so happy to be a Catholic. She has waited a long time with ups and downs. Mason Mason's mother has noticed the change in him such as his heart opening to his classmates and friends. He sees the good in others rather than the bad. He realizes that sin makes them not be kinder to others. He is becoming more con-cerned about those around him and how sin affects them. He loves belonging to the church. He wants to be baptized and receive the Sacra-ments. He has come to trust the word of God and the celebration of the Mass. Tristine She was very quiet in spirit when she started this process. Her parents have noticed a change in her confidence on the way home from mass now. She lights up as they discuss what was said at mass and in class she says she feels more confident in what she has heard. This is giving her strength to speak more about Jesus. She is excited to receive the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist she especially feels his calls and his touch when she becomes quiet in prayer when she is being generous and kind to others. She feels his love. God is giving her strength

and courage. She is no longer as shy she feels she is becoming a new person. She is excited about receiving the sacraments as she knows she will grow even stronger. She loves the liturgy of the word at Mass. She feels God speaking to her and instructing her. Tabi Has a deep curiosity about the faith, the words of our Lord, hearing them in mass. Breaking open the word and what it means, is his favorite part of RCIA. He is learning to be like Christ. He loves the story of Mo-ses in the Old Testament. It speaks to him, calling him to believe in God when things get rough. He knows that he has to be strong like Moses when times are hard. He has a very tender heart towards his parents and siblings. He loves being a part of the church and takes very seriously being Catholic. He even encourages his parents and family to attend Sunday mass. He is excited about receiving the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist. His teachers notice his deep sense of doing what is right in the eyes of God. He will be a leader and protector of the church. Tita He loves learning about God. He listens closely to the words of God, he feels the words in his heart, and it makes him feel good and trust God more. He loves being Catholic. He breaks out in a big smile when we talk about his faith in the church. He is excited to become a Catholic with the big "C"

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P S Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sandra Aguilar Enrique Barajas Rita Beckey Teresinha B. Bitdinger Matthew Cortes Jan Counts Karen Cromer Raul De Freitas Dennis Deruytter Brittany Dodson Gerry Doyle JoAnn Duncan Maria Elvira Maria Ewah Andrea Catalina Garcia Daniel Lee Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon Fernando Gomez Martha Gonzalez Bernice Guess Deacon Glenn Haller Ann Hamilton Edith Hartensteiner Alice Hicks Tyler Hill Larry Klaus Arnold Knoche Judy Lancaster Alfredo Hernandez Lara Paul Matocha Dick Memmer Hertha Meyer Julia G. Moreno Rocio Munoz June & Wilma Narvacan Rita Nauck Mildred Netardus Fr. Roy Oggero Janne Perez-Quila Joe Puga Mary Lou Ramsey Harry Richards Bernadette Roberts

Barbara M. Saenz Gwen Salisbury Patricia Shannon Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Daniel Santiago Villasana Jerelyn Walker Frank Williams

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Teach me, O Lord, to do Thy will, for Thou art my God (Psalm 142:10).

-Indulgence. 500 days

P F D Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Deacon Frank Cromer, Deacon Don Senger, Kath-leen Melancon, Garland Melancon, Will DeVa-ney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen, Mary Ann Hines, Anita Morales, Fonny Van Tilborg, Evaristo Tovar, Richard Harnois, Symbol Ordeneaux, Martha Kocich, Tony Medi-na, Anabel Gomez, Margarita Padilla, Curtis Du-rio, Myriam Chavez, Jane Rivera, Theresa Miko-lajczak, Paula Johnson, Bolivia Schlabach, James Hopkins, Frances Scott, Thomas Koon, Amalia Ponce DeLeon, Elmo Ordeneaux, Carlos Hernan-dez, Santiago Abaigar, Efrain Lee Davis, Joyce Franklin, Bob Roberts, Anita Swoboda, Jeannine Pencak, Jorge Cavazos Jr., Ana Daisy Valencia, Joseph David Welsh, Christopher Lee Johnson, Martin Stieb, Margarita Tobon, Andrew Dojs, Kim Poroo, Maria S. Melendez, Mary Camacho, Arturo Trujillo, John McDonald, Annette O’Shea, Carmen Luz Santiago, Julio Gonzalez, Emma G. Torres, Geralyn M. Blanchette, Chris Bordonaro, Ryan Sparkman

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself” (John 12:20-33).

1 - St. Theresa School 9 - CCE Conference Room

2 - Community Center 10 - Parish Office 3 - Emmaus Chapel 11 - Church 4 - Family Life Center/Gym 12 - Temporary Office 5 - Choir Room 13 - Li le Flower Chapel 6 - Youth Lounge 14 - Rooms (B1 - B11) 7 - St. Catherine Room (Rm A) 15 - St. Vincent de Paul 8 - St. Thomas More Room (Rm B) 16 - Knights of Columbus

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By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God, may we walk eagerly in that same charity

with which, out of love for the world, your Son handed himself over to death.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.