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First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2018
1st Sunday of Advent
From Father Phil
1st Sunday of Advent
There is something about Advent that is meant to disturb
us. Going from green vestments to purple is a dramatic
change. The color of Advent reminds us that a new Church
year has started and that it is not business as usual. The
“Advent business” of the pre-Christmas season is difficult to
recognize, as decorated trees appear and parties abound.
The Church in her wisdom asks that we prepare for some-
thing that is to come. The Church asks us to wait, and who
on earth likes waiting! That is exactly what Advent
is, waiting for Christmas.
Advent should be a waiting with expectancy, a waiting simi-
lar to Mary’s was as she prepared for Jesus’ birth. The life of
this young girl in Nazareth was certainly disturbed by the
angel’s visitation, yet Mary replied unhesitatingly, “May it
be done to me according to your word.”
Our response to something new may be disturbing, and so
often brings resistance. “Why can’t we do what we always
do? Why do we have to change?” This approach to life is one
that seeks comfort and familiarity, while moving from one’s
comfort zone can be frightening, but it can lead to growth.
Geoffrey Preston OP wrote in his book Hallowing the
Time that as Christians “We are not left undisturbed long.
We are always being asked to shift ourselves, always being
prodded, pushed or pulled.”
I hope and pray that we learn to see change as an invitation
to live more fully under God’s grace, to refresh where we
might have grown stale.
Happy Advent,
Fr. Phil Lloyd
Pastor
“INSTRUMENTS OF GOD’S MERCY”
2018 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
“Christ has no body on earth but yours, no feet but yours. Yours are the
eyes through which Christ’s compassion for the world is to look out; yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good; and yours
are the hands with which He is to bless us now. ”
― St. Teresa of Avila
Thank you for answering the call to ex-
press God's love and compassion
through your commitment to this year's
Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). Catho-
lics throughout our archdiocesan com-
munity are uniting in faith, sharing
their blessings, and giving gifts in
Christ's name. If you have not yet re-
sponded, we urge you to consider offer-
ing your commitment at this time; each
gift helps. There are thirty generous
donors that have pledged and are still
making payments towards our goal.
Please complete your pledge by Decem-
ber 31, 2018. Thank you again for your
support. If you prefer to donate online,
visit www.archgh.org/dsf.
All are invited to join us for the
weekly Adult Education Group
called “Sunday by Sunday.”
We meet weekly after 10:00 am
Mass from 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
on the second floor of the gym.
This is a wonderful opportunity
for fellowship, faith sharing and
reflecting on
the Sunday readings.
For more information contact
Mike or Suzanne Kidder
at 901-674-1149 or
Capital Campaign Online Giving
To make your gift online visit:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/
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.
Steps for Students
registration is open!
February 16, 2019
Visit
https://
www.sttheresaschool.cc/
steps-for-students
for more information and
to register!
Please remember to
bring your unwrapped
gift, by the designated
due date that is located
on the back of
your ornament.
Thank you for your
kindness and generosity
towards others during
this special time of year!
Announcements
Dec. 26th - 6:30 pm (No confessions)
Dec. 27th - 12:10 pm Mass
Dec. 28th - 12:10 pm Mass
Jan. 1st - 12:10 pm Mass
Jan. 2nd - 7 am Communion
Service
Jan. 2nd - Confessions cancelled
Jan. 2nd - 6:30 pm Communion
Service
Jan. 3rd - 7 am Communion
Service
Jan. 4th - 7 am Communion
Service
St. Theresa Church Office:
Closed from
Dec. 24 to Jan. 2.
Returning to
the regular schedule on
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.
St. Theresa Catholic School:
Students will be off from
Dec. 21st, (at noon) to Jan. 7th.
Returning to their
regular schedule on
Tuesday, Jan. 8.
St. Theresa
Early Childhood Center:
Closed from
Dec. 21st, ( at noon) to
Jan. 2nd.
Returning to their
regular schedule on
Thursday, Jan. 3rd.
Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve
5:30 p.m. and
10:00 p.m.
Christmas Day
10:00 a.m.
Special Collection
December 9, 2018:
Many elder religious worked for
years for small stipends, leaving
a large gap in retirement sav-
ings. Please prayerfully consider
how can support this collec-
tion. For more information go to www.retiredreligious.org
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
Celebration
Wednesday,
December 12, 2018.
Fellowship Hall
Mariachi Performance
before Mass
6:30 p.m. Mass
Pan Dulce and Coffee
after the Mass
Please join us on December 4, 2018 for our golf tournament!
All proceeds will benefit
St. Theresa Catholic School and the School Tuition
Assistance program.
To register go to:
https://www.sttheresaschool.cc/golf
St. Theresa's Youth Ministry Presents
1st Prize:
SAMSUNG 65" CLASS 4K ULTRA HD
SMART TV
2nd Prize:
APPLE IPAD 128 GB
3rd Prize:
BEATS SOLO3 WIRELESS
HEADPHONES
$5 per ticket | $20 for a book
Tickets are sold in the Front Office
until the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
For more information about the
raffle or purchasing tickets, please
contact Joseph Blanco at
713-869-3783 ext. 329 or
To register go to:
https://www.sttheresaschool.cc/golf
Spirit Night for
St. Theresa Catholic Church
Thursday, December 13, 2018
5 – 8 PM
Dine at Chick-fil-A at Sawyer Heights,
2222 Shearn Street, and up to 20% of the ticketed
sales will be donated by Chick-fil-A to St. Theresa
Catholic Church to fund programs throughout the
year! Please mention “St. Theresa Spirit Night” while
ordering at the front counter or in the drive-thru.
Magic, Music,
Memories
Come and join this amazing
sign Up Party from the
2018 Havana Nights Gala
with a catered meal, open bar,
music, dancing, and
an award-winning, world-class,
close-up magic performance
from Chad Chesmark …
that will blow you away!
Friday, February 15, 2019
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Price: $100/person
Attire: Casual Dress
Guest of Honor: Fr. Phil
For more information, please contact Nancy Cochran
at (281) 960-1824 or at [email protected]. Reserve your seats!
Bienvenidos E N E S P A Ñ O L
Noticias
Dec. 26 - 6:30 pm (No hay
confeciones)
Dec. 27 - Misa de12:10 pm
Dec. 28 - Misa de 12:10 pm
Enero. 1 - Misa de 12:10 pm
Enero. 2 - 7 am Servicio de
Comunión
Enero. 2- No hay confesiones
Enero. 2 - 6:30 pm Servicio de
Comunión
Enero. 3 - 7 am Servicio de
Comunión
Enero. 4 - 7 am Servicio de
Comunión
Horario de Oficina:
Cerrado desde el día
Dec. 24 a Enero 2.
Horario normal el día
jueves, 3 de enero del 2019.
Escuela:
Estara cerrada desde
Dec. 21, (medio día) hasta enero 7.
Horario normal el dia
martes, Enero 8.
St. Theresa
Early Childhood Center:
Cerrado desde
Dec. 21, ( medio día) hasta
enero 2.
Horario normal el día
jueves, Enero 3.
Horario de Misas
Nochebuena
5:30 p.m. y
10:00 p.m.
Navidad
10:00 a.m.
Colección especial
9 de diciembre de 2018:
Muchos religiosos ancianos
trabajaron durante años con
salarios muy bajos, dejando
una gran brecha en sus
ahorros para la jubilación.
Por favor, considere cómo
puede ayudar
en esta colección.
Celebración de Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe
Patrona de las
Americas
Miércoles,
12 de diciembre
en el Fellowship Hall
Mariachis antes de la misa
de 6:30 p.m.
Pan de dulce y café
despues de la misa.
Horario por días festivos
St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/
StTheresaCatholicSchool
Principal—Melissa Ilski
Director of Admissions, School & ECC
Kelly McCarty, ext. 314 [email protected]
School Accountant
Kathy Wedgeworth, ext. 305 [email protected]
School Administrative Assistant
Rhonda Lastovica, ext. 321
Early Childhood Center www.facebook.com/sttheresaecc
Director—Melanie Leadingham, ext. 338
Director of Admissions, School & ECC
Kelly McCarty, ext. 314 [email protected]
Deacon Dwight Coles,
Deacon Juan de Dios Perez
Deacon Larry Vaclavik,
Deacon Bill Wilson,
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. 312, [email protected]
Parish and School Directory
Regular Parish Office Hours
Monday –Thursday:
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m.
New Sunday Schedule
Sunday: 9:00—1:00 p.m.
Maintenance Manager
Andras Bandi, ext. 302
Parish Manager
Enrique Benitez, ext. 315
Development Director
Cynthia Garza, ext. 303
Accounting
Patrick Flaherty, ext. 343 [email protected]
Jeanette Batalla, ext. 334
Tedd Archabal ext. 348 [email protected]
Capital Campaign
Johanna Bransford, ext. 309
Pastoral Associate
Matrimony/Annulment App./Funerals
Patrick Miral, ext. 310
Director of Music
David San Miguel, ext. 311
Director of Adult Education / Hospitality
Ginger Tamborello, ext. 306 [email protected]
Faith Formation
Janice Berger, ext. 335 [email protected]
Youth Ministry
Joseph Blanco, ext. 329
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish
Deandra Mackey, ext. 301 [email protected]
Mary Ann Virgilio, ext. 301
Bulletin Info and Sacramental Records
Veronica Benitez ext. 333
Sunday, December 2 -1st. Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Doughnuts and Coffee-
Women’s Club, FH
8:00 am Mass, Gym
8:30 am RCIA, Office
8:30 am Marriage Orientation, Library
10:00 am Mass, Gym
11:00 am Mitzvah/Mercy Event, FH
11:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Upstairs Gym
12:00 pm Spanish Mass, Gym
5:30 pm Mass, Gym
Monday, December 3
7:00 am Mass, FH
2:30 pm Sr. Carolyn Book Club, Office
6:30 pm Meditation Group, Office
7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Lounge
7:30 pm Bible Study, FH
Tuesday, December 4
Golf Tournament, Memorial Park Golf Course
7:00 am Mass, FH
7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Chapel
7:00 pm Godparent Class, FH
7:00 pm Novena, Lounge
8:00 pm Men’s Encounter, Lounge
Wednesday, December 5
7:00 am Mass, FH
5:30 pm Reconciliation, FH
6:30 pm Mass, FH
7:00 pm Legión de María, Lounge
8:15 pm Men’s AA, Office
Thursday, December 6
6:30 pm Women’s AA, Office
7:00 am Mass, FH
7:30 am-10:00 pm Adoration, Chapel
7:00 pm Novena, Lounge
7:30 pm AA, Classrooms 15 and 16
Friday, December 7
7:00 pm Communion Service, FH
8:00 pm Mass, Gym
10:00 am Bible Study, Office
Saturday, December 8
Immaculate Conception
Black Box Collection: Retired Religious Fund
12:10 am Mass, FH
2:00 pm American Legion, FH
4:00 pm Reconciliation, Gym
5:30 pm Mass, Gym
7:00 pm Novena, Lounge
MASS INTENTIONS
FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, December 1 5:30 PM Joyce Bilski (L) Aleykutty Joseph †
Sunday, December 2 8:00 AM Special Intention (L) Alvin and Dorothy Kainer † Ed & Martha Cornicelli † 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM Elida Magdalena Nararro † 5:30 PM Jack & Verian Minter † Dewey L. Coles Jr. †
Monday, December 3 7:00 AM Richard Hinkley (L) Mike Steele †
Tuesday, December 4 7:00 AM The Solfkas & Bannerts † Jeff Childers †
Wednesday, December 5 7:00 AM All Faithful Departed of
Legions of Mary Jack & Verian Minter † Dewey L. Coles † 6:30 PM Michelle Marks †
Thursday, December 6 7:00 AM Maria Khuou Truong †
Friday, December 7 7:00 AM Communion Service 8:05 AM David Bilnoski †
Saturday, December 8 12:10 PM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 5:30 PM Edward & Christine Bench † Enrique Ramirez †
Sunday, December 9 8:00 AM Estelle Bilnoski † 10:00 AM Pro-Populo (Parishioners) 12:00 PM Stevenson Family † Mulvilhill Family † 5:30 PM Leo Etlinger †
ALTAR FLOWERS 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 dedi-
cation date.
For more information
please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at
[email protected] or call
713-869-3783.
The Week Ahead
Nifty
Cleaners
5901 Washington
Ave.
713-868-2210
Annie and Doug Raburn
Selling bungalows to
mansions in and around Houston for the last 20 years.
713.826.7569 [email protected]
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
24 Hour Hotline: 713-473-2801 www.thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
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):
713-661–4200 —- www.na.org
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
Henry D. Nguyen, CPA PLLC 950 Echo Lane, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77024
Specializing in Small Businesses and
Individual Tax Returns
832-429-7652 [email protected]
Rae Miles Technician
The Neighborhood Computer Guy
Phone: 713-824-8793 Web: theneighborhoodcomputerguy.net E-Mail:
Family Owned & Operated
(713) 802-0000 josephjearthman.com
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