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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

Parish Capitol Campaign……………………............. Ministerios en Español…………….……......……...….. Campaign Acknowledgments……………………...… St. Theresa Catholic School………………………….. Campaign Acknowledgments……………………...… Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… Father Daughter Dance………………………....….... Discovering Love with Clarity……………………..... Announcements………………...……………………… Adore Night for Couples……………………….....….. Parish contact information………………......................

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On the cover: Brenner, Adam. Christ calling his first disciples.

1839, oil on canvas, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester Arts &

Museums Service, Leicester, England.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

The Free throw contest is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Come out and show your free throw

sharpshooting skills!

Date: Sunday, January 28th Location: St. Theresa Family Life Center (Gym)

Time: 12:00 noon Winners in each age level will compete immediately afterwards for the District Championship. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.

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Emmanuel and Concepcion Abadilla Norma Abassi Casiano A. Abcede Lawrence Abdella Laiju and Wendy Abraham Rosemary Abramson Juan Adame Juan and Rosa Aguilera Alex and Mariemond Aguinaldo Delia Aguinaldo Theodore and Amaka Akalonu Joel and Gina Alabastro Rogelio and Leticia Alavanza Rodrigo and Ninfa Alcantara Delfin and Carmelita Alcantara Fernando and Blanca Alducin Silviano and Maria Socorro Alfaro Juan Carlos Alfaro Epifania Almendarez Maria Gloria Alvarado Kim Alvarado Jose Alfredo and Maria Mercedes Alvarez Craig and Kimberley Alwine Jose and Olga Amesquita William and Wendy Anasti Arturo and Silvia Anaya Deacon James and Carla Anderson Julie Andrews Benedict and Edna Anunne Rafael and Grace Arce Arsenio and Rosebella Arceo Michael and Veronica Okon Archi-bong Larry and Antonia Arizpe Margie Armintor Stephen and Eva Arong Harry and Gloria Arp Celia Arreguin Ramel and Magali Ascencio Frank and Prisca Atuegbu Heracleo and Cosmelita Avila Sonny and Carolyn Awaraka Ivonne Ayala Marlon and Danielle Ayala Ruben and Maria Martina Bagadion Guy and Rebecca Baird Harold and Maria Barber Manuel and Grace Barcelo Paul and Carol Ann Barley Rodrigo and Mercy Barrey Maria Raquel Barrientos Veronica Barrios Carlos and Sandra Barron Roberto and Rosa Barron Keith and Katherine Barton Abelardo and Gloria Batac Dennis and Olga Bauman Benedicto and Susan Bautista M. Beard Lillie Becerra Oscar and Jenney Bereche David and Christine Bernard James and Abigale Bernard Catherine Bilow Celso Bitdinger

Gregory and Christina Black Paul Blubaugh Bou and Zenalda Boeun Helen Bomersbach Monica Borjon Carlitos and Luchelle Borromeo Alan and Ana Borsato Timothy and Diane Bourgeois Kevin and Mireya Boyle Jon and Carolyn Bracksieck Craig and Blanca Braden Michael and Margaret Brazle The Brhlik Family Richard Brietzke Steven Broussard Robert and Karen Brousseau Ken and Ida Buckle Ruby Bucknell The Buffolanos Diana Bui Mr. and Mrs. George Bumanglag John and Paula Burchfield Roberto and Zenaida Bustos Joel and Mariachi Caalim Norie Cabatingan Bryant and Jordan Cabezas Fred and Sofia Cabral Jesus and Carmen Cagigal Ketha Caldwell Romi and Josie Calilung Michael Camara Lillian Campbell Bruce and Shelby Campbell Benny and Debbie Cantu Adam and Biao Capitano Nicola and Carol Capo Dennis and Doris Carranza Francisco and Juana Carrasco Richard and Elia Carrasco Francisco and Yolanda Carrizales Farut and Rocio Casameni Kevin and Carla Casey Michael A. Cashman Antonio and Maria Loreto Casillas Jesus Castillo Gabriel and Cheryl Castillo Bernardo and Maria Castillo Jose and Maria Celestino Aurelia Cerny Conrado and Gloria Cervantes John and Christine Chambers Manuel and Diana Chapa John and Tram Chau Jacqueline Chavarria Jaime Chavez Arturo and Julie Chavez Marilyn Cheaney James and Aleykutty Cherian Tina Cherian Kenneth and Tuti Chiu Joseph and Dolores Chmiola James Christ Agustin Chun Paul and Rita Cinquemani James and Erlinda Claire Drs. Noel and Violet Clarke

Dr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Clarke Stephen and Anne Marie Coluccio James and Mary Cook Edward and Barbara Corona Mr. and Mrs. Fortunato Corpuz Rafael and Evangeline Cortes Daryl and Janice Counts Ernest and Norma Covarrubias Louis and Josephine Craig Alan and Antoinette Cramer Oscar and Sandra Criner Ricardo and Caron Cropper Grant and Caitlin Crowell Eduardo and Luz Elena Cruz Huy Cung Barbara Curtis Ian and Judith Cyril James Nilim and Mary Das Armando and Concepcion Davalos Allen and Martha Davidson Wayne and Alba Davis John and Patricia Davis Patricia Davis Nathaniel and Callie Day Gicela DeAnda Cepriano and Stephanie Decenilla Barbara Dees Oclides Defusco Artemio and Mary Ann Del Rosario Alfonso and Lucia DeLaConcha Jocelyn Deleon Jorge and Clara DelPino Eric and Susan DeMarco Anatoly and Agnieszka Dementyev Alicia Derr Maurice and Laurie Desjardins Ernie and Valentine DeVera James Devereux Marlon Diaz Nancy E. Diaz-Garcia The Dimaculangan Family Nguyet Dinh Herminio and Wenifreda Dizon Glenn and Yvette Do Richard and Theresa Dojs Donald and Megan Dominy Mary C. Donart Hy Dong Donald and Deborah Downing Alexander Dubois Mario and Aurora Dulyunan Mark and Karen Dulyunan Lorenzo and Maria Dumantay Rosa Dumantay Mark and Martha Durio Adrian and Nora Duron Patrick and Cheryl Dusek Marlon and Fatima Duterte Michael Duty In Memory of Pierre and Mary Duvan Theresa Ebarb Robert and Barbara Eder Betty Egoh Theophilus and Loise Ekwem Ronaldo Elenzano

We are tremendously grateful for the almost 1,000 families and individuals who pledged to our capital campaign from October 1st through January 17, 2018.

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The listed names in our Pastoral

Life Report was not finalized. An updated list of contributors toward

our capital campaign has been added to the next few pages. If your name does not appear, is

listed improperly, or is misspelled, please contact us so that we may amend our records and offer you

our sincere apologies. Your generosity does not go

unappreciated or unnoticed. Thank you for your charity.

848 Total Pledges

108

Anonymous Pledges

$3,192,095.57 Pledged

$7,904.43

Needed to meet Challenge Goal

$5,000,000.00 Victory Goal

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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 11 de Marzo 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 8 de Marzo 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 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 cateque-sis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconcilia-ción 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 : Quieres amar a Jesús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El grupo se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-4 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar 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.

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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 21 de Enero del 2018 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros in-formales 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)

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Javier and Maria Luisa Elias Roger and Armi Elizondo Charles and Gloria Emetarom Kirk and Lisa Emiliani Rosenda Englis Dan and Phyllis English Paulinus and Maryann Enwere Angel and Reyna Escobar Leisi Escobar Alvaro Escorcia Mr. and Mrs. Marcelo Estorco Ray and Angelica Estrada Josefis and Evelia Estrada Dr. Kris and Mrs. Carol Etoama Alphonsus Ezeoke Victor and Agnes Ezike Livinus and Felicia Ezikeuzor Glenn and Karen Farley Dennis and Presentacion Ferniz Rosalia Fierro Martin and Kimberly Flaherty Paul and Helen Flessner Francisco and Silvia Flores Bernardo and Paula Flores Maria Flores Clarita Floresca Frank and Kay Foltyn Jesus and Ma Isabel Fonseca John and Mildred Foster Trisha Frederick Perry and Rita Freeman Ran yand Rebecca Freeman Janice Freeman Ray and Laura French Edward Lee and Virginia Friederichs Maria Fuentes William and Karen Fuller Alan and Karen Furnish Scott and Dayna Furnish James and Mylene Gabo Ana Isabel Galindo Leonel and Elsa Galindo Rolando and Maria Gamboa Hermilo and Nora Garcia Gustavo and Mary Garcia Ramon and Maria Garcia Israel and Milagro Garmendez Roberto and Sylvia Garza Jaime and Elvia Garza Christian and D'arby Garza Jose and Maria Gatchalian Clyde and Roxane Gautreau Richard and Amy Geist Benjamin and Marie George Raymund Geremia & Family Marissa Giaimis David and Laurie Gipe John and Antoinette Goldak Antonio and Marilu Gomez Lorne and Robbie Gondeck Sam and Ana Gonzalez Robert and Jeanette Gonzalez Bertha Gonzalez Alejandro and Romelia Gonzalez Edward and Deana Gonzalez Candido and Jennifer Gorrosquieta

Robert and Lillian Graf Steven and Marlo Griesser Mary Griffin Michael and Shelly Grimsley Lee and Melissa Grisdale Catherine Grist Connie Grogan Carmen Guadarrama Maria Elena Guerrero Lynn and Bernice Guess Frank Guevara Jose and Vanessa Guevara Guillen Family Oscar and Guadalupe Gushiken Gerald and Victoria Gussett Kenneth and Miroslava Gutierrez Jose Luis and Martha Gutierrez Jose D. and Carmen A. Gutierrez Hussein and Dara Haddad Doug and Ann Hamilton Jim and Fran Hancock Susan Harris Edith Hartensteiner Timothy and Sylvia Hartley Ronald and Janice Hartman Sherman Haughton Patrick Hayes Bernice Hebert Elizabeth Heeb Sharon Henry Simon Hernaez Thomas and Margaret Hernandez Gabriel and Pilar Hernandez Abigail Hernandez Olivia Herrera Joe and Cira Herrera Melanie Hickman Jose and Maria Alexia Hinguillo Sergio and Nancy Hinojosa Fred and Mesa Hodson Lamar Holt Holy Trinity Prayer Group Albert and Marilyn Houser-Nelson James and Kathryn Hudnall Jorge and Rosa Maria Huerta Pauline Igwe Eugene and Clara Iloka Interactive Health Care Staffing Matthew and Rachelle Isaacson Richard H. Iuliano Alejandro Izquierdo Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Jackson Virginia Jacobson James Jaeger and Alexis Kutarna Jaeger Thundathl and Lissy James Dixie Jesko Ian and Julie Johnson Terry and Jenny Johnson Barbara Jones Boney Jose Roy Joseph In Memory of Thomas Joseph Jose and Sumitha Joy Chencheril and Cicily Joy Corey and Thuy Junk Steve and Patsy Kalmus

Paulito and Juliet Karaan Marvin Kasper Felix and Elaine Keesee Sarah Kendall William and Donna Kent Clement Khoo David Kiger Patrick and Melodie Kilgore Scott and Catherine Kirkland John and Peggy Klasen Arnold and Lynda Knoche Frank Kodell Seena Korah Patrick and Diane Krall George and Ann Kubanda Sijin Kurian Jose Gregorio and Maria Theresa Labanda Kevin Lam and Prentice Doctor David and Terrise Lammers Mr. and Mrs. John Lander Celesta Lanham Shelby and Lucille Laurents Roy and Ave Lawas Joseph and Isabel Lay Juan and Yanira Lazo Anh and Thu Le Gerald and Trinh Leboeuf Patrick and Denise Lee Vincent and Cheryl Leones Jesus and Elizabeth Lerma Jon and Lizbeth LeTang Richard and Elizabeth Lewis Percy Libranda Marie Libranda Miguel and Nora Licarte Hugo and Dulia Linares Brian and Kim Linder William and Dolores Liucci Maria Cristina Llanas Danilo and Carla Lo Schiavo James and Anne Long Larry and Kathleen Loper Elder and Cristina Lopez Stanley and Laura Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Simon Lopez William and Mary Louviere Edgargo and Lyssette Lozano John and Carmelita Lucey Olin and Manuela Ludwig Josh and Carmen Luedicke Hoa and Trang Ly Jennifer Macalalad Victor Macedo Emil and Dianne Macha Ricardo and Juanita Macias Carlos and Ellaina Madera Mary Magnon Rex and Anne Mahy Tim and Frances Mai Teodoro and Verna Malcaba Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Malone Angela Mancilla Joseph and Frances Maniscalco Rev. Eurel Manzano Miriam Marble Manuel and Nilia Marcucci

Dennis and Janice Marek Tarek and Alicia Martin Aurora Martinez Paul Martinez Francisco and Josefina Martinez Joseph and Victoria Mastrangelo Ambrosio and Lorena Mata Garcia Joseph and Celinda Mays Chike and Ngozi Mba Jeffrey and Amy McConnell Charles and Barbara McDonald Rosemary McMahon Pedro and Marisa Medina Rene and Sandra Medina Macario and Rosa Medina John and Elisa Melancon Ana Melendez Claire Melodia Richard and Pamela Memmer Melvin and Gina Mendoza Rainier and Michele Mendoza Florinio and Vilma Mendoza John and Shu-I Metty Doug and Catherine Mewis Fred and Anita Meyer Rocky and Michelle Meza Alegria Milan Roland and Veronica Millare Monroe and Luisa Milsaps Jane Minard Rev. Gregory Mirto John Mizerik Michelle Mobbs Larry and Kathy Moller Vicente and Cynthia Monceller Manuel and Fabiola Monjaraz Albesa Montano Hernando and Adriana Montenegro Jose and Marta Monterrosa Toby and Meagan Montez Mary Beth Montgomery James M and Jerri D. Moore Modesta Mora George and Mary Morales Martin and Elvira Morales Sergio and Bohyeong Morales Luis and Laura Morales Michael Moratto Jesus and Gledelia Moreno Mark and Jessica Moreno Michael and Patty Mouton Peter and Carolyn Muceus Allene Mullins Faustino and Lidia Munoz Miguel and Connie Munoz Ranulfo Nadela Guillermo and Wilma Narvacan Carlos and Guadalupe Navarrete Rosa Navarrete Kirby and Kathleen Neck Tom and Nancy Neugebauer Obi Wau Kenosis Norma Newton Theresa Nam Nguyen Chinh Nguyen John and Quynh Nguyen

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-

STCS Now Enrolling PreK-3 - 8th grade

We are still accepting applica-tions 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 ap-plication 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, January 25, 2018 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, January 28, 2018 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

6:30 p.m.

Save the Date February 17, 2018

Get Ready, Get Set, Go!

We have officially kicked off our annual Steps for Students 5K registration! Last year, our school was nominated for the David Guite Spirit award because we reached at least 75% par-ticipation. We want to beat that level this year, and we are shooting for 100% participation!

Please register at: https://steps4students.org/

Please remember to select Saint Theresa, Sugar Land during registration. You may register as an individual or as a family.

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Andy and Trang Le Nguyen Mike and Alison Nguyen Binh Nguyen Tuan and Tuyet Nguyen Jennifer Nguyen Mark Nguyen Ngocdai Nguyen Hung Nguyen Andrew and Kelly Nguyen Joseph and Karin Nilles Pedro Nel and Alicia Nino Elliott and Shirley Nowak Sid and Lyn Nueno Peter and Jessinta Nweke Chidi and Cara Obi Felicisimo and Lani Obrero Ramon Ocampo Armando and Silvia Ochoa Pamela Odima Gene and Catherine Odom Alexander and Chinedu Ogbonna Eche Okafor Aneto and Chika Okakpu Obioha and Stella Okoroafor Okechukwu and Okwudili Okpara Manuel and Susana Olvera Olufunke and Olusoga Onafowora Ha Ong Teresa Onofre Beatrice Orji Consolata Oronsaye Paul and Belinda Orsborn Lamberto and Larina Ortega Enrique and Cidela Ortega Margaret Osborne Michael O'Shea John and Marykutty Ouseph Benjamin and Siny Pachikara Jose and Giovanna Padilla Maria del Rocio Padilla Ramon and Teresita Paguio Edilberto and Melanie Panganiban Eureka Ann Panopio John and Emylou Paras Joseph and Melina Paredes Dolores Parker Nora Patenia Robert and Margit Patterson Darrell and Judy Pavlicek Romeo and Lorna Pena Daniel and Regina Pena William and Blanca Penado Mark and Debi Pendergrass Luis and Marisela Pequeno Raphael and Nilima Pereira Carlos and Maria Perez Armando and Rosie Perez Maria Perez Reynaldo and Lucina Perez William and Quan Perry Anne Pfarr Drs. Daniel and Kimberly Phalen Hai and Linh Pham Denis and Kim Phan Saji and Anne Philip Marquitta Phillips

Alan and Christina Phipps John and Robin Pistone Morrison and Victoria Plaisance Jeffrey and Eileen Ploch Daryl Polk Henrietta Pospisil Cheryl Pospisil John and Mona Pozzi Saly and Siva Prasad Richard and June Preslar Marvin and Debbie Preuss Gian Z. and Jerelle M. Racelis Doug and Debbie Rambin Gabriel and Margarita Ramirez Enrique and Laura Ramon Ernesto and Isabel Ramon Bret and Andrea Ramsey & Family Guillermo and Mary Rangel Robbie and Marion Raska Edward and Patricia Reed Tito and Wivenida Refi Daniel and Patricia Rega Jose and Maria Renteria Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Reyes Harry Richards The Rico Family Carmelo and LaNelle Riga Moises and Alejandra Rincon Adela Rios Francisco and Arminda Rivas Michelle G. Rivas Manuel and Maria Rivera Rachel Rivera In Memory of Thomas Roberson Thomas and Brigid Roberson Charles and Nekia Robinson Deacon Gilbert and Mrs. Betty Rodriguez Roy and Michelle Rodriguez Alfred and Claire Rodriguez Marcelino and Crispina Rodriguez Mary Rodriguez Edgardo and Lourdes Rodriguez Jose and Carmen Rodriguez Jose and Ana Rodriguez Jacob and Kelly Rodriguez & Family Arnaldo and Grace Rojas Albert Romano Gustavo and Eva Romano Salvador and Gloria Rubio Jose and Araceli Rubio Pedro and Julie Ruiz Anita Rush Bennie Rychlik Michael and Frances Rychlik Jennifer Rysz Angelique Sakry Mario and Elva Salas Francisco and Judith Salazar Pete and Susie Saldivar Tedros and Adiam Salime Maria Narcisa Salinas Elizabeth Sample Samuel Benjamin and Remedios San Jose Cesar and Cheryl San Miguel Enrique and Maria Lourdes Sanchez

Jorge and Norma Sanchez Lazaro and Rene Sanchez Misael and Elia Santana Jorge and Danielle Santana Carmen Santiago Santiago Family Vincent and Maria Santiago Jose and Maria Santillan Philip and Debra Sardelich Jeannine Scates Paul and Michelle Scheffler Loretta Schillaci Joseph and Melissa Schroer Judy Sciba Rufus and Janie Segura The Senger Family Mark and Erin Serice Sevilla's Family Glenn and Pat Shaw Donald and Sharon Sheara Francisco and Mary Sieres Eduardo and Amelia Silverio Laurence and Karen Simar Joseph and Shannon Sinclair Janie M. Sitka The Smith Family Arnold and Rowena Sneathern Gary and Carol Snowbarger Paulina M. Sosa Martina Spacek Alex and Patricia Stalinsky Malia Staples Paul and Rosana Stoessel Fred and Minh Stratton Dale and Patricia Stroyick John Stephen and Mary Lou Sudela Mercedes Sulit Edgardo and Nenita Sulit Armando and Marietta Sulit Myrna Sulit Arthur Surette In Memory of Earnest E. Surman, Sr. Richard and Gertrudes Swanson Andy and Susie Sykes Rufino and Celsa Tajonera Mercurio and Imelda Talictic Theresa Anne Tarlton Mikekeith and Preselect Tawo William and Michelle Taylor Maria Tee Adrian Tenio Evelyn Ternate Carol Terral Tung Van Thai and Ha Thai Rev. Jose Tharayil Katherine Thatcher Michael and Laura Lynn Thom Jay and Mary Thorseth Tommy Tidemann George and Sofie Tilotta Allison Toncrey Jean Toner Dr. Shawan Torregano Oscar and Eva Torres Baldemar and Josie Torres Sandra Torres

Lidia Y. Tovar Tam and Thu Tran Kieu Nga and Hai Nam Tran Cathy Tran Anh Tran David and Thaoli Trinh Fredrick and Katherine Trlicek Gary and Michele Turpin Peter and Eileen Turrentine Ramon and MaryAnn Ty Raphael Ugwa Echika and Nnenna Ugwuoju David and Mercy Urbina Jaime and Ayde Valdez Aaron and Rosie Valdiviezo Joe Jesse and Rosalinda Shaji and Chrisy Vargas Moises C. Vasquez Roberto and Myrla Vega Alberto and Isabel Velasco Carlos and Gilma Velasquez Marcus and Tess Veneracion John and Victoria Venza Vincent Vera Douglas and Ellen Verret Cecilia Vigil Rodolfo and Judith Villanueva Julian and Patricia Villarreal Daniel and Maria Villasana Fernando Villasana Maria Luisa Villegas Servillano and Ethelene Viray Eduardo Vivanco Vivar Family Samsolomon and Marilyn Vivares Thanh and Ngan Vo Kenneth and Thuy Anh Vu Yen Vu Jim and Phyllis Weller Deborah White Ritchie White Gary and Meg Williams Frank and Maria Victoria Williams Mr. and Mrs. Paul Willis Wm. Don and Susan Wilson Mark and Sandy Winchester Katherine, Christopher and Alicja Wojtyna John and Harriet Wolda Jill Wolosonovich Patrick Yoder Anton and Shirley Zahradnik Glenn and Gladys Zamora Joseph and Rita Zanca Ricardo and Luz Zimmerman Charles and Connie Zocco Ronald and Kelly Zucker Gregory and Frances Zwick

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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 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 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

February 1st

February 15th

March 1st

March 22nd April 5th

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

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M S Monday, January 22, 2018 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 6:45 a.m. Zamora Family 8:30 a.m. Pilar & Ireneo Lopez Sr. Tuesday, January 23 Weekday in Ordinary Time 6:45 a.m. Gussie Sciba 8:30 a.m. Brian Brandt Donnelly Wednesday, January 24 St. Francis de Sales 6:45 a.m. Laura Davidson 8:30 a.m. James L. Hillman Thursday, January 25 The Conversion of Saint Paul 6:45 a.m. Theresa & Joseph Nguyen 8:30 a.m. Frank & John Janik Friday, January 26 Sts. Timothy & Titus 6:45 a.m. LaVerne Burch 8:30 a.m. Dora Martinez Saturday, January 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Julia R. Moreno 5:00 p.m. Joseph Welsh Sunday, January 28 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 a.m. Ann Thomas 8:00 a.m. Delia Magaña 10:00 a.m. Andrew Dojs 12:00 p.m. Celebrant Intentions 2:00 p.m. Parish Family 5:00 p.m. Elvin & Martha Kocich 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, January 22 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, January 23 4:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 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, January 24 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, January 25 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, January 26 No Events Saturday, January 27 9:00 a.m. High School Faith Formation, FLC 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 Sunday, January 28 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 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

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January 14, 2018 $ 24,078 Online Giving $ 4,710 Total $ 28,788

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C C 2017 Totals as of January 14, 2018

Next Goal $ 3,200,000 Pledged $ 3,192,095 Payments $ 640,966

848 Participants

Current debt $ 3,209,118

D S F 2017 Totals as of January 14, 2018

Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 238,049 Payments $ 236,793

498 Participants

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ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Adults (17+) 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 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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W : February 10, 2018

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5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

W : St. Theresa’s Catholic Church

Community Center 705 St. Theresa Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77498

C : $10 / person ($30 family cap)

tickets sold at the door

C : ahgtx1001@gmail.com

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American Heritage Girls Troop 1001

2018 Annual Bazaar

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

Save the Dates Saturday, February 24, 2018 – Bazaar Kick-Off Dinner Dance Saturday, April 7, 2018 – Bazaar Rally Dinner Dance

Bazaar News

Our annual bazaar is very well attended and takes a lot of volunteers and donations. We are now able to receive:

stuffed animals, silent auction and live auction items and garage sale items. For more information or if you have

questions, please contact: Diane Senger – email: diane@sugarlandcatholic.com or

Marquitta Phillips – email: marquitta.love@shell.com

Pro-Life Group

January 23rd is the solemn anniversary of the Roe vs Wade Supreme Court decision.

The Pro-Life group of

St. Theresa has placed white crosses on the lawn in front

of the Knights of Columbus hall as a memorial to all those

aborted children that didn’t have a chance to have their

voices heard.

As you pass by the crosses, please remember them and say a prayer for them. The crosses will be displayed

throughout January.

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F S , D , E C : R D S

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

February 21 • March 21

St. Laurence Catholic Church 3100 Sweetwater Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479

January 22 • February 26 •

March 26

St. Dominic Chancery Auditorium

2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021

January 25 • February 22 • 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 for

the 6 series package

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

Discovering Love with

Clarity

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, baptized

in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never

received your First Holy Commun-ion, then the Rite of Christian Initi-ation for Adults (RCIA) is for you!

The next Inquiry Gathering will be

Wednesday, January 24, 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 babysitting 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 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 appointment

with Paul Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail

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

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January 22, 2018 through January 28, 2018 Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7,10; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18 Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:34-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 L S 22 de Enero del 2018 al 28 de Enero del 2018 Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Mc 3:22-30 Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mc 3:31-35 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: Hch 22:3-16 o Hch 9:1-22; Mc 16:15-18 Viernes: 2 Tm 1:1-8 o Tit 1:1-5; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mc 4:35-41 Domingo: Dt 18:15-20; Sal 95 (94); 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mc 1:21-28 Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Sal 25 (24); 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mc 1:14-20

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PRAYER FOR MY FAMILY

Loving God, I offer thanks for the gift of my family. Help us to work together for peace and harmony in our relationships.

Grant us the grace to accept each other’s faults and weaknesses. Protect us from harsh words and hurt feelings. Assist us

to encourage one another’s strengths and abilities. Lead us to mutual

understanding and support.

May we always forgive each other’s failings and rejoice in one another’s successes.

Watch over my family, Dear Lord. Bless us with good health

and happiness. Fill our hearts with love, patience and kindness for one another, now and always. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

TEXAS RALLY FOR LIFE IN AUSTIN

Join others (and ride in comfort on a bus!) from the Sugar Land area in attending the annual Texas Rally for

Life in Austin on Saturday, January 27, 2018. We will depart at 7:30 am from St. Laurence Catholic

Church and attend Mass with Cardinal DiNardo at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Houston. Pack a lunch for the trip to the Rally in Austin (drinks and snacks provided). Hear inspiring speakers and be a part of a big pro-life

crowd! Scheduled return is 6:30 pm.

Cost: $30 per person

Please contact Marie McCoy at 281-265-7749 or by email at mariemccoyprc@gmail.com

if you are interested in going. Online registration is available at www.stlaurence.org/respect-life

“I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for generously supporting our Pregnant & Parenting Student Scholarship. Our parish raised $11,782, bringing our total to $22,000 & counting! This money is going to do

so much good for these women who have chosen life for their children, and it’s because of the support from people like you.”

-Kyle Kilgore

If you would still like to give, you can mail a donation to: 1107 Gridiron Drive, College Station, TX 77840 (make checks payable to “Pro-Life Aggies”), or give online at: www.gofundme.com/prolifeaggieshelp

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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. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156. The next class will be on Friday, February 2, 2018. P -M S : This pre-marriage seminar is to commence the mar-riage preparation for all couples who wish to be married within St. Theresa's Catholic community. It is held on the second Tues-day 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, February 13, 2018. For more information please contact Deacon James Anderson at 281-224-9986.

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11 Day Pilgrimage to:

Tiberias — Mount of Beatitudes — Cana — Nazareth — Mount of Olives

— Jerusalem — Bethlehem

November 10 - 20, 2018

Fr. Greg Mirto (Spiritual Director and Chaplain) and Dr. Mer-cedes Sulit, Tour Coordinator, invite you to join them on a pilgrimage tour

to the Holy Land.

The cost is $3,490.00 per person from Houston and includes round trip air fare, first class hotels, two

meals a day, daily sightseeing, DAILY MASS, airport taxes

and fuel surcharges.

Contact: INSPIRATIONAL TOURS at

713-961-2785 for information and to register for the tour.

Valentine’s Day marks the springtime “Season of Love.” It is quite often a time of renewed romance for couples—a time to start afresh and to renew their love, commitment, and passion for each other. It is a time to let go of the grudges, spats, and battles of the past year. It is a time to re-fuel and re-order the life of marital intimacy. It is also a time for expressions of love—often through the many flowers, diamonds, chocolates and massive teddy bears that fill the stores this time of year. As couples, do you have ideas on how to better your relationship? Do you invest everyday on your relationship, but the harder you work, the more it slips between your fingers? Do you make a sincere effort to bring your relationship on track, but it drifts away? Are you eager to make use of this February as an opportunity to take your relationship to the next level? Marriage first and foremost is a spiritual relationship. It works best when two people are connected individually to God. If you push the spiritual dimension to the side, you risk wrecking the whole marriage. God who created marriage is the only One that can make it work. You may say, “I don’t have time for spiritual things; I have more pressing issues right now” or “My spouse isn’t interested in spiritual matters.” Smaller concerns are often pressing and urgent, but none are as important as developing your spiritual intimacy. “Two glasses that are empty cannot fill up one another. There must be a fountain

of water outside the glasses, in order that they may have communion with one another. It takes three to make love.” (Fulton J. Sheen)

Consider joining other couples in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in a night of adoration of Christ the King—a night of healing, refreshment and renewal, a night specially designed for couples to not only “spice-up” but transfigure their relationship. Childcare is available with advance reservation.

Facilitated by Kingsley Nwoko, STL Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Founder of the Emmaus School of Love

Adore Night for Couples

“Keeping Your Relationship on Target”

Featuring: • Spiritual talks & contemplative song • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament • Guided meditations & more… • Childcare available with advance

reservation (call 281-494-1156)

Thursday, February 8, 2018 7:00 p.m.

St. Theresa Catholic Church

705 St. Theresa Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77498

Sponsors: Family Life Ministry Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and

Emmaus School of Love - www.eschooloflove.org

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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 Andrea Catalina Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Doris Gijon Julio Gonzalez 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 Bernadette Roberts Barbara M. Saenz Gwen Salisbury Patricia Shannon

Nigel Smith Ava Stone Gary Sudela Baldemar Torres Daniel Santiago Villasana Jerelyn Walker Frank Williams

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. -Indulgence. 300 days

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, Arturo Trujillo, John McDonald, Annette O’Shea, Carmen Luz Santiago

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Saint Theresa Catholic Church 705 Saint Theresa Boulevard

Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1:14-20).

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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Almighty ever-living God,

direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son

we may abound in good works.

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.