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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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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.

*The 7:00 a.m. Mass has moved to 6:30 a.m.

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CONTENTS

From our Pastor…………………….……………....... Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. De nuestro Párroco………………………...……....… St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Simbang Gabi (Filipino Christmas Mass)…..….…… Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… Morning of Recollection for Women……………...… Knights of Columbus Blood Drive……………..…..... Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Ministry Spotlight (The Gathering Place)………….. Parish contact information………………......................

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On the cover: Jehan Cousin the Younger.

The Last Judgment. 1585, oil on canvas,

Louvre Museum, Paris.

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Holy Day of Obligation

December 8, 2017

Mass Schedule

Thursday, December 7 6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

(English)

Friday, December 8

6:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — Español

The Parish office will be closed

Friday, December 8, 2017.

We will re-open Monday, December 11, 2017.

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Dear Friends, As we begin this new liturgical year, our readings stir us to conversion in preparation for the Lord’s coming. St. Mark will be our primary Evangelist this year, just as St. Matthew was in the year that just passed. His Gospel is marked with unadorned vocabulary and striking frankness. His final word in today’s Gospel is a fittingly concise theme for the Ad-vent season: “Watch!” I once again take this opportunity to thank all of those who have contrib-uted and pledged to our Capital Campaign, “A Living Sacrifice Holy and Acceptable to God.” Though the main/public phase has come to an end, we will continue to provide updates and celebrate milestones as they occur over the next three years, the “collection period.” You will also notice the financial figures associated with the capital cam-paign and our current financial position, as far as debt, are now being published on page 9, together with our offertory and Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) data. We hope this contributes to the spirituality of sacrifice and stewardship in the parish, while bolstering our commitment to fi-nancial transparency. It is still not too late to join the hundreds of families who have given and sacrificed for the good of the local and wider church. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to make a Campaign pledge. With gratitude for your charity and praying that this Advent season brings you many opportunities for deeper conversion, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Eurel Manzano

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CELEBRATION FOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

♦ 4:30 a.m.: Holy Rosary (main

church) ♦ 5:00 a.m.: Serenade (Las Mañanitas) to Our Lady

with Mariachi Music ♦ 5:30 a.m.: Mass (main church) ♦ 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast and musical

performances in the Community Center.

After the breakfast, we ask all to help clean.

Please join us!

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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 du-rante 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 14 de Enero 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 11 de Enero del 2017 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 Sa-cramentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en conjunto 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.

Sesión 3: Caminando juntos con Jesús.

Todos están invitados al V Encuentro Hoy 3 de Diciembre

En El Centro Comunitario 9:30 am - 11:00 am

¡Inscríbanse y Vengan!

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Felicidades a Eduardo De Jesús Vivanco en la publicación de su nuevo

libro: 77 Oraciones de un Pecador Arrepentido!

Copias del nuevo libro están disponi-bles en el oficina de

la parroquia. La donación sugerida

es $10.00.

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Martes, 12 de

Diciembre del 2017

♦ 4:30 a.m. - El Santo

Rosario en la Iglesia ♦ 5:00 a.m. - Las Mañani-

tas con el Mariachi Im-perial

♦ 5:30 a.m. - La Santa

Misa con música de ma-riachi en la Iglesia

♦ 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Habrá

mas música del maria-chi y un desayuno en el Centro Comunitario.

Después del desayuno, por favor ayúdenos a

limpiar.

Gracias por su cooperación.

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Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nunca has recibido la Primera Comunión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Iniciación será el Domingo 3 de Diciembre del 2017 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informales están estructurados 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

832-519-3847 (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 bauti-zado o ha sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, tenemos el pro-ceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de diferentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miércoles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para Registrar su Familia y los Niños antes de atender la primera se-sión.

RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA)

D N P Queridos amigos, Al comenzar este nuevo año litúrgico, nuestras lecturas nos llevan a la conver-sión en preparación para la venida del Señor. San Marcos será nuestro principal Evangelista este año, al igual que fue San Mateo en el año que acaba de pasar. Su Evangelio está marcado con un vocabulario sin adornos y una sorprendente franqueza. Su última palabra en el Evangelio de hoy es un tema adecuadamente conciso para la temporada de Adviento: "¡Cuidado!" Una vez más, aprovecho esta oportunidad para agradecer a todos aquellos que han contribuido y se han comprometido con nuestra Campaña Capital, "Un sacrificio vivo, santo y aceptable para Dios". Aunque la fase principal / pública ha llegado a su fin, continuaremos brindando actualizaciones y celebrar metas a medida que ocurran en los próximos tres años, el "período de recolección". También notará las cifras financieras asociadas con la Campaña Capital y nues-tra posición financiera actual, en cuanto a la deuda, se publican ahora en la pá-gina 9, junto con nuestro ofertorio y los datos del Fondo de Servicios Diocesa-nos (DSF). Esperamos que esto contribuya a la espiritualidad del sacrificio y la administración en la parroquia, al tiempo que refuerce nuestro compromiso con la transparencia financiera. It is still not too late to join the hundreds of families who have given and sacri-ficed for the good of the local and wider church. Todavía no es demasiado tarde para unirse a las cientos de familias que han da-do y se han sacrificado por el bien de la iglesia local y más amplia. Por favor contáctenos si tiene alguna pregunta o quisiera hacer una promesa para la Cam-paña. Con gratitud por su caridad y rezando para que esta temporada de Adviento les brinde muchas oportunidades para una conversión más profunda, soy

Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, Rev. Eurel Manzano

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-

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. 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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9:30 a.m.

Is God calling you to do something more? Come

explore the Catholic Church!

If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbaptized, bap-tized 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, December 6, 2017

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 babysitting is available upon request. Bring your spouse or friend, if you’d

like. These informal gatherings are structured to answer your ques-tions 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 bap-tized in another faith community, we have an RCIA process suited

to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an ap-pointment with Paul Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail (paul@sugarlandcatholic.com)

prior to attending your first session.

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EVERYONE IS INVITED! Come join us in celebrating

f|ÅutÇz Ztu| at Saint Theresa Catholic Church – Sugar Land

A MASS in the FILIPINO tradition honoring the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY in anticipation of CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 23, 2017 7:00 PM Mass - Main Celebrant: Rev. Eurel Manzano

RECEPTION in the COMMUNITY CENTER

(immediately after Mass)

Festivities include the following highlights:

EVERYONE WELCOME – FREE ADMISSION

Sponsored By: The Holy Trinity Prayer Group & The Samahang Filipino @ St. Theresa

To help, for more details or to donate, please call:

Rudy & Ninfa Alcantara (281) 265-1048 ~ Oliva Aurelio (281) 568-0451 ~ Rodrigo & Mercy Barrey (281) 491-8222 ~ Juan & Bella Castro (713) 303-4209 ~ Elia Davila (281) 530-9462 ~ Tony & Divine Diza (281) 980-8543 ~ Belen De Guzman (281) 491-2550 ~ Bong & Nida Dumantay (832) 613-5672 ~ Mario & Aurora (832) 428-7952 ~ Clarita

Floresca (832) 282-6589 ~ Jun & Christine Gimotea (281) 794-6755 ~ Lou Gomez (281) 935-3607 Jennye Gor-rosquieta (832) 681-1074 ~ Beth Martinez (832) 588-6149 ~ Helen Mattern (713) 829-4909 ~ Alex & Fely Melgare-

jo (281) 674-9816 ~ Lynn Miller (281) 250-2561 ~ Eugenia Miller (281) 498-2361 ~ Ramon & Tessie Paguio (832) 868-8954 ~ Rick & Rhodora Quiam (281) 565-3763 ~ Marina Rivera (281) 236-0450 ~ Roy & Grace Rojas (281)

980-3159 ~ Vic & Angelina Sarmiento (281) 416-9700 ~ Bernie & Bernadette Staples (832) 668-6487 ~ Eduardo & Mely Silverio (281) 341-8361 ~ Dr. Mercedes Sulit (281) 988-9194 ~ Sam & Alyn Vivares (281) 302-6228 ~ Glenn &

Gladys Zamora (832) 212-2251

Caroling

A buffet of Filipino dishes, delicacies & desserts

Display of colorful “parols”*

(*some for sale)

Picture taking with Santa Claus**

(**bring your own camera)

Door prizes and Christmas giveaways

Dance the night away!

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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 dur-ing the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sun-days 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 Roland Millare, 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 Build-ing/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: January 27

St. Theresa Youth Evangelization Presents:

Middle School

Youth Ministry

Upcoming Dates:

December 7th 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

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M S Monday, December 4, 2017 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Celebrant Intentions 8:30 a.m. Celebrant Intentions Tuesday, December 5 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Leroy & Carrie Singleton 8:30 a.m. Joseph & Maria Vien Wednesday, December 6 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Josefa Escueda 8:30 a.m. Janie Rivera Thursday, December 7 St. Ambrose 6:45 a.m. Jacob Bui 8:30 a.m. Morris Voelkel 6:00 p.m. Leroy & Carrie Singleton Friday, December 8 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:45 a.m. Sister Jose Clare 8:30 a.m. Efrain Davis 12:10 p.m. Leona Naab 5:00 p.m. Manuel Tamondong 7:00 p.m. Ana Soler Saturday, December 9 Advent Weekday 8:30 a.m. Beatrice Meza 5:00 p.m. Jeannie Pencak Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday of Advent 6:30 a.m. Melquiades Martinez 8:00 a.m. Sociedad Guadalupanos 10:00 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. Laura Davidson 2:00 p.m. Jose Correa & Maria Quintana 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus 4220 One may request Mass intentions through our website or by visiting the parish office during regular business hours. Mass inten-tions are available two (2) months in ad-vance only.

P E Monday, December 4 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. Talleres de Oración y Vida, B9 Tuesday, December 5 10:00 a.m. Gathering Place, CC 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 Wednesday, December 6 10.00 a.m. Women's Day of Recollection, Chapel 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, December 7 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 6:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B7 7:00 p.m. Carismático de Renovación, Capilla 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad Friday, December 8 6:30 p.m. Vespers and Vino, Chapel 7:00 p.m. Date Night

Saturday, December 9 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, December 10 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. RICA para Adultos, B1/7, B6 10:00 a.m. Pre-K CCE, B3, B4, B5 10:00 a.m. African Men Christian Org., B10 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.

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November 26, 2017 $ 30,100 Online Giving $ 4,733 Total $ 34,833

November 19, 2017 $ 28,319 Online Giving $ 5,255 Total $ 33,574

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Totals as of November 26, 2017 Next Goal $ 3,200,000 Pledged $ 3,070,765 Payments $ 489,396

779 Participants

Current debt $ 3,345,939

D S F 2017 Totals as of November 26, 2017

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 174,227 Payments $ 169,389

442 Participants

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We need your help! Saint Theresa’s asks you to con-sider a wonderful and re-warding way to share your time and gifts. Our parish needs Extraordi-nary Ministers of Holy Com-munion as we serve 3 hospi-tals and 10 assisted living facilities. The patients and residents are unable to join us for Mass, so WE go to

THEM. Each week volunteers visit these facilities, bringing the Eucharist and a copy of our bulletin to each small Catholic population. We need more vol-unteers. We need you! Requirements: Be a practicing Catholic, baptized & confirmed. Time involved: Approximately one hour twice a month; weekend or weekday. Training: Will be conducted as you can join our coordinator as she conducts a Communion Service at one of our facilities. You will see first-hand how to provide this important service, ask questions, and "shadow" one of our volunteers until you feel confi-dent to take on this ministry solo. (You and a part-ner can do this together if you prefer.) Goal: It is our goal to have enough volunteers as-signed to each facility so that the schedule can be spread out and no one is expected to do more than he/she can comfortably cover. We need substitutes as well, so if you can't commit to a regular schedule, please receive the training so you can assist when we need someone to cover. If everyone does some-thing, no one has to do everything. Please call or text Kate Barton at (281) 250-1347 with any questions you may have or to set up a time to join her at a Communion Service. (Her number is also in the bulletin under Pastoral Care).

Thank you!

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The ladies of the parish are invited to a morning of prayer on Wednesday, December 6, 2017

from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the chapel.

The day includes adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, preached meditations, time for

private prayer, and the opportunity for confession.

Knights of Columbus

“Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest

Open to all students ages 5-14 $50.00 - award for first place winners in each age group. Age Groups: 5-7; 8-10; 11-14 Winning posters will be forwarded to the next level of competition. First-place posters, in each age group, that advance all the way to the International Level will receive: $250.00 - for First Place $100.00 - for the two runner-ups All Posters are due by December 15, 2017. For more detailed information and entry form, please contact Sam Gonzalez at 281-980-8762 or email at GClan@windstream.net

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

From 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sign up after Mass Today

December 2nd - 3rd.

We are excited to announce that our drive, by popular demand, has been “upgraded” to get 3 new automation donating machines. Donation time is down to about 25-45 minutes. And

speaking from experience, the double-red donation process is LESS

taxing on my bodily system, since water and unneeded fluids are placed BACK in your body. Also note: the medical provider can use the double red blood immediately. Please, talk it up among your family and friends!! Holiday Hug notes are allowed. All SUCCESSFUL donors get a TEE-SHIRT, this drive!

Let’s save even more lives!

For more information, contact Paul Cinquemani, Blood Drive Chairperson,

832-594-6753

VESPERS & VINO Young Adults: you’re invited to our next Vespers & Vino,

starting 6:30 pm in the chapel this coming Friday, December 8. We’ll pray, then have some good wine

and share a nice meal.

Feel free to bring a favorite bottle to share.

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For young adults in their 20s and 30s

December 9th & 10th (Overnight) (9:30 a.m. Sat. — 12 noon Sun.) in Cleveland, TX

$50 for men (camp out) 30 spots.

$65 for women (stay in cottages) 25 spots.

Featuring awe, wonder & Theology of the Body! Retreat will include:

-Mass -Hiking -Star gazing -Sunrise lectio divina (optional) -Praise & worship led by Danielle Noonan -Bonfire -Men & women breakouts -Talks on big ideas w/ practical wisdom How does this all fit in with the waiting that is

Advent? Come find out.

Register at: sugarlandcatholic.com/events

Hosted by St. Laurence Young Adults

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P R : We kindly request that all fami-lies of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registration and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. B P I : Parents are asked to register 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, prac-ticing 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. Certifi-cates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing 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 Fri-day, February 2, 2018. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to commence 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 Tues-day, December 12, 2017. For more information please contact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.

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December 4, 2017 through December 10, 2017 Monday: Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 First Sunday of Advent: Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; Ps 80; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

L S 4 de Diciembre del 2017 al 10 de Diciembre del 2017 Lunes: Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 Martes: Is 11:1-10; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Viernes: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Domingo: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Sal 85 (84); 2 Pe 3:8-14; Mc 1: 1-8 Primer Domingo de Adviento: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Sal 80 (79); 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mc 13:33-37

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PRAYER OF SPOUSES FOR EACH OTHER

Lord Jesus, grant that my spouse and I may have a true and understanding love for each other. Grant that we

may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony. May we always bear with one another’s weaknesses and grow from each oth-er’s strengths. Help us to forgive one another’s failings and grant us patience, kindness, cheer-fullness and the spirit of

placing the well-being of one another ahead of self. May the love that brought us together grow and mature with each

passing year. Bring us both ever closer to You through our love for each other. Let our love grow to perfection, for

You live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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THE GATHERING PLACE

Watch this space for more Ministry Spotlights. If you would like to learn more about or get in-volved in any of our ministries, contact us via the website (sugarlandcatholic.com) or by phone. Feel free to contact the ministry coordinator directly. We would love to hear from you!

The Gathering Place is a church ministry provided as a free service for caregivers and

their loved ones who have physical impairments or ad-vanced aging. Caring and loving volunteers provide a break for the caregivers and

families with fun activities for their loved ones to enjoy.

Guests who attend come from the Atria Assisted Living Community, the Sycamores at Sugar Land Assisted Liv-ing Community, and the Saint Theresa parish community by invitation. Most attendees range in age from their eighties to 102. The Gathering Place, begun in 2003, was originally part of a program called “Inter-Faith Care Partners” for church-es of all denominations. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the Saint Theresa Community Cen-ter from 10:00 am -1:00 pm. We have different themes each month to make it fun for all. Activities such as chair exercises, spiritual time, enter-tainment, bingo, and lunch follow the theme of the month. The theme for November was "We Give Thanks". We decorated with Fall colors and had a delicious Thanksgiving meal pre-pared by one of our volunteers. Enter-tainment was provided by “The Sun-shiners Band”.

This ministry has been led by parishioner volunteers Kathy Moller and Nanci Neugebauer since 2007. Sixteen other volunteers are involved in some way with the program. We’d love to have you join us!

To learn more, please contact: Kathy Moller: 281-242-5032 or Nanci Neugebauer: 281-494-0328

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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 Ann Davidson Raul De Freitas Dennis Deruytter Brittany Dodson Gerry Doyle JoAnn Duncan Maria Elvira Andrea Catalina Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon 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 Annette O’Shea Janne Perez-Quila Joe Puga Mary Lou Ramsey Bernadette Roberts Barbara M. Saenz Gwen Salisbury

Patricia Shannon Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Jerelyn Walker

I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee, I adore Thee, O Blessed Trinity, one God; have mercy on me now and at the hour of my death

and save me.

P R P F D Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetu-al 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 DeVaney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen, Mary Ann Hines, Anita Morales, Fonny Van Til-borg, Evaristo Tovar, Richard Harnois, Symbol Or-deneaux, Martha Kocich, Tony Medina, Anabel Go-mez, Margarita Padilla, Curtis Durio, Myriam Cha-vez, Jane Rivera, Theresa Mikolajczak, Paula John-son, Bolivia Schlabach, James Hopkins, Frances Scott, Thomas Koon, Amalia Ponce DeLeon, Elmo Ordeneaux, Carlos Hernandez, Santiago Abaigar, Efrain Lee Davis, Joyce Franklin, Bob Roberts, Anita Swoboda, Jeannine Pencak, Jorge Cavazos Jr., Ana Daisy Valencia, Joseph David Welsh, Christop-her Lee Johnson, Martin Stieb, Margarita Tobon, Andrew Dojs, Kim Poroo, Maria S. Melendez, Mary Camacho

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come” (Mark 13:33-37).

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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Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that,

gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom.

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.