March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Lent · 2020-03-29 · Bags with handles (paper, reusable, or...
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March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Lent Unfortunately, under the Current Harris County Order, which prohibits public or private gatherings, we are required to close our Church and Chapel to private prayer or any other devotional activities. Even though we are closed, we would like to invite you you join our prayer chain and light a virtual candle on our website with your petitions or sign up to pray for others. https://sttheresa.cc/light-a-prayer- candle Please know that confessions will be available by appointment, please call 713-829-5692. For any other questions or requests please call us to 713-869-3783 or email us to [email protected]. Our staff is working remotely, allowing our faith services, hospitality, and finance to continue their important work on your behalf.
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March 29, 2020Fifth Sunday of Lent
Unfortunately, under the Current Harris County Order, which prohibits public or private gatherings, we are required to close our Church and Chapel to private prayer or any other devotional activities. Even though we are closed, we would like to invite you you join our prayer chain and light a virtual candle on our website with your petitions or sign up to pray for others. https://sttheresa.cc/light-a-prayer-candle
Please know that confessions will be available by appointment, please call 713-829-5692. For any other questions or requests please call us to 713-869-3783or email us to [email protected]. Our staff is working remotely, allowing our faithservices, hospitality, and finance to continue their important work on your behalf.
Reconciliation(Confessions)
By appointment, please call 713-829-5692.
Online MassWe invite you to join our Online Mass this weekend; please visit our website www.sttheresa.cc on Saturday evening or throughout Sunday. We have upgraded our audio and added a few new features that hopefully will make you feel right at our home church.
Stations of the CrossJoin Deacon Dwight praying the stations of the cross online.
Follow a guide for praying the Stations of the Cross at http://www.the-latinmass.com/id78.html
Lighting a candle symbolizes a prayer offering where we present our petitions to theLord.
We invite you to light a virtual candle for a special intention, or someone in need.There is no limit to the number of candles you would like to light. Please, go to ourwebsite https://sttheresa.cc/light-a-prayer-candle
If you'd like to join our prayer chain and pray for others, please click here.
Lenten ChallengeToday, Christians strive to "give up" something duringLent in the categories of almsgiving, prayer, andfasting. To reflect on Lent this year, we’re going to giveyou some challenge ideas to help you grow closer toChrist this Lent, in preparation for Easter. Perhapsyou’ll choose to take one of these challenges andcommit to it every day until Easter!
Challenge #31: If you like social media apps, consideradding a devotional app with daily inspiration, prayers,or reflection topics.
Challenge #32: Focus on the words that come out of your mouth and your body language. Try only posting things on social media that are inspiring or encouraging.Challenge #33: Host a movie night remotely with a friend and agree to set time aside after the movie to talk about it.Challenge #34: Commit the last few minutes before you drift off to sleep counting your blessings and being thankful. Give up obsessing about your to-do list or worrying about things you can’t control. Challenge #35: Copy out a verse-a-day that addresses faith instead of fear (like Deuteronomy 31:8). When fear or fretting strikes, hold yourself accountable to take out the verse and pray to help you give up fear and embrace faith.Challenge #36: It might be time to give up isolation!Try joining our Light a Prayer Candle group and be united with others in prayer, or join us on Fridays at 6:15 p.m. for Online Stations of the Cross. Challenge #37: If anger or frustration brings out the worst in your vocabulary, give it up for Lent. Try to replace frustrating explosions of anger with a deep breath and remind yourself of the loving way God handles our messes.Challenge #38: Is there a situation, person, or even negative self-talk that crosses your mind too often?Using a prayer like the Lord’s prayer is an easy way to turn from sadness or a discouraging situation and put yourself back in the present moment and moving ahead.Challenge #39: If you have found yourself trashing a lot of food because you have overbought or under-planned (or both), use this time to plan well-balanced meals. Be intentional to consume fruits and veggies right away, make smaller batches so there are fewer leftovers (or make things that can be frozen later). Challenge #40 :
challenges beyond the Lenten season. Consider extending one of the
Almsgiving
Please drop off your donations to the following items at the locations below:
Casa Juan DiegoDONATE ITEMS:Wheelchairs, cooking oil in size for a family, Maseca, rice, pasta, tomato sauce. Adult diapers (especially medium and large), wipes, underpads, dishwashing liquid.Casa Juan Diego is not able to accept used clothing or household goods at this time. Because of the coronavirus, we are having to limit the number of people who come to our doors.
LOCATION:4818 Rose, Houston, Texas 777Monday-Saturday9 a.m. and 4 p.m.Please call before you visit at 713-869-7376.
CCSC DONATE ITEMS:Bags with handles (paper, reusable, or plastic), boxed dry cereal, canned tuna, canned chicken, hearty soups, canned vegetables (all types), canned fruit (all types), cleaning wipes, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, bar soap, diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6).
LOCATIONS:CCSC at 323 Mercer (7727)Mon-Fri, 9: a.m. to 2: p.m.Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.or
CCSC at 6856 Bellaire Blvd. (7774)Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, 9: a.m. to 1: p.m. Saturday, 9: a.m. to 11: a.m.For additional details, please call 713-961-3993 or visit ccschouston.org.
Goodness. Truth. Beauty. Presents:
Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross?When Jesus died on the Cross, he took all sin upon himself along with every form ofhuman darkness—betrayal, mockery, torture, and death.Yet, many of us wonder: why did he have to die that way? Why was the Crossnecessary to forgive our sins?
Watch this short video to find out:
Questions:
Questions:
How is the Cross, once a symbol of death and torture, now a sign of love andhope?Reflect on how much abuse Jesus withstood during his Passion and how hereacted. Why do you think he chose to absorb all that evil?
After watching, please add a comment sharing your thoughts.
Online Giving / Mass Collection
Our Home Is With the Father“We all started our journey in the same place- in theback seat of a police car
back seat of a police car. Be honest, none of us wasthinking at that moment, “God has a plan for me.” Wewere allscared.”
“The first seven years in prison you are just trying to fitin. We need to remind ourselves; PRISON IS NOTOUR HOME! When we get released, the world is notour home. Our home is with the Father.”
These remarks reveal one of the most punitivequalities of imprisonment- the loss of a sense ofbelonging. The homes, families, and communities theybelong to are gone. The Men in White resist the notionthat they belong in prison. Hope itself is linked to thebelief that they will soon be outside the walls. In asense, they sustain themselves by balancing, “fittingin,” with “not belonging.”Brene Brown, a research professor at the University ofHouston, addressed a group of eighth-graders. Theybroke into small groups to describe the differencebetween “fitting in” and “belonging.” They wrote:Belonging is being somewhere you want to be, andthey want you. Fitting in is being somewhere you wantto be, but they don’t care one way or the other.Belonging is being accepted for you. Fitting in is beingaccepted for being like everyone else.If I get to be me, I belong. If I have to be like you, I fitin.Maybe middle school, prison, and life itself arejourneys where we try to fit in, but really crave a senseof belonging.
The Order of Malta runs a Pen Pal Program for thosein prison and we are looking for volunteers to writeinmates. This only takes a few minutes of your timeeach month and a stamp. The program is anonymousand presents us with a way to be true to our call tovisit Christ in prison. Please reach out to
[email protected] We provide all ofthe necessary support and direction. Thank you.
Faith Formation ActivitiesPlease visit our website page where you can find videos and activity links for kids ( https://sttheresa.cc/childrens-church and https://sttheresa.cc/fun-stuff-for-kids- ).
For High School Faith Formation go to https://sttheresa.cc/high-school-program
For Adult Faith Formation resources go to https://sttheresa.cc/adult-formation
For more information, please contact Janice Berger at [email protected]
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Below you will find Catholic Kids Bulletins. This is agreat way to share our Sunday readings with ourchildren until we can meet again! Just open thedocument below and print your child's bulletin on adouble-sided setting for March 22 through April 19. Ifyou have any questions, please contact JaniceBerger at [email protected] or 713-869-3783.
Children's Bulletin
Now EnrollingJoin Today!
If you are looking for a new school home for yourchildren (grades Pre-K 3 through 8th), come and learnmore about St. Theresa Catholic School! ContactKelly McCarty Admissions Director [email protected] 713-652-8239 ext. 1706
I can't tell you how delighted I am to share this bit of good news: ColoradoGovernor Jared Polis just signed the death penalty repeal bill SB 20-100 into law
and commuted the sentences of the three men currently on the state's death row to life without the possibility of parole.
It's official: capital punishment is outlawed in Colorado.Read CMN's Press Release
I'll keep this brief: Colorado would not have been to able accomplish this repeal without the faith-filled education, advocacy, and prayer of people like you. With all the fear and uncertainty we find in these days of the global pandemic, I am deeply grateful that you are part of CMN's family of advocates committed to building a culture of life.Together we can continue taking strides toward ending the death penaltyand showing the world what Christ's love looks like.
Lenten blessings,
Krisanne Vaillancourt MurphyExecutive Director
As residents of Harris County and the City of Houstonare well aware, yesterday Judge Hidalgo issued a
Stay Home, Work Safe Order that runs from March25th until 11:59 pm on April 3rd. Because of this newdevelopment in our city, the Blue Blossom Pregnancy
Centers(Big Blue, Baby Blue, and the office) are temporarily
closed for in-person appointments.
However, we are still offering assistance to womenfacing a crisis pregnancy based on their need:
Houston Coalition for Life's24-hour Blue Blossom Pregnancy Center helpline:
832-244-8724
We will also be responding to those who reach out to us on Facebook Messenger, through our office line
713-395-1330, and through our volunteer coordinator346-867-3076.
And of course, through each of our staff emails.
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HELPFUL WEBSITES Houston Police: If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Non-Emergencies: www.houstonpolice.orgCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.govAmerican Red Cross: redcross.orgDomestic Violence: thebridgeovertroubledwaters.orgUnited Way of Greater Houston:www.unitedwayhouston.orgChristian Community Service Center: www.ccschouston.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline Center:suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chatNarcotics Anonymous (NA): www.na.orgSex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): www.houstonsaa.orgCounseling (Grief, Family, etc.): www.catholiccharities.orgFamilies of Addicts: al-anon.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): www.aa.org Overeaters Anonymous (OA): www.oahouston.org
Parish and School Directory
6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784Pastor
Fr. Phil [email protected]
DeaconsDeacon Dwight Coles,
[email protected] Larry Vaclavik,
[email protected] Juan de Dios Perez [email protected]
Receptionist/ClericalAssistant, Parish Deandra Mackey
[email protected] Ann Virgilio
Parish Manager Enrique Benitez
Capital Campaign Johanna Bransford
Development DirectorCynthia Garza
Community Engagement Larry Payne
Director of MaintenanceAndras Bandi
Director of TechnologyZach Wilson
Communications /Sacramental Records
Veronica [email protected]
St. Theresa School www.facebook.com/
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Principal—Melissa Ilski [email protected]
Accounting Patrick Flaherty
[email protected] B. Deciderio
[email protected] Archabal
Pastoral AssociateMatrimony/Annulment App./Funerals
Patrick [email protected]
Director of LiturgyJohn Knowles
Director of Adult Education /Hospitality
Ginger [email protected]
Faith Formation Janice Berger
10:00 a.m. Mass Choir DirectorStephen Schad
Director of Admissions, School and ECC
Kelly [email protected]
School AccountantKathy Wedgeworth
School Administrative Assistant Rhonda [email protected]
Early Childhood Center www.facebook.com/sttheresaecc
Director—Melanie Leadingham [email protected]
Director of Admissions, School and ECC
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