• THE PEOPLE WERE ASTONISHED AT HIS TEACHING.
    • Welcome
      Mass Change on Saturday, Feb. 11
      Mass at 4:30pm  - Reconciliation at 3:00pm

      Due to Mardi Gras - CCE has been moved
      to Sunday, February 19 @ 2:00pm in Church



      January 29, 2012

       
      4th Sunday of Ordinary Time 
         
      All Are Welcome: Bringing the Vision to Fulfillment

      Phase I Update

       
      • Total needed to begin construction has been revised.
      • New goal has been lowered to $2,075 Million.
      • Total pledged to date is $1,911 million.
      • Total needed is $150,000. - less than 10% of goal!
      • Ground-breaking scheduled for May 20, 2012, Ascension Sunday

       
      Please give prayerful consideration as to how you can help our parish reach our goal before the end of the year. The drawings at the back of the church depict the wonderful way our parish campus will be enhanced. Complete information about the plans for construction may be found right here on the parish website: www.sttheresa.cc or contact the parish office, (713) 869-3783, if you would like materials mailed to you.

      A Note From Dr. Sandra E, Derby:

       Each year at this time, Catholic Schools around the country celebrate their existence! Here at St. Theresa School our week will be characterized by special events and activities, by the opening of our doors to family, friends, alums, and visitors, and by special times for prayer, worship, and celebration. French Jesuit Teilhard de Chardin once wrote: Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God. If this is true, I would venture to say that there is evidence of God's presence every single day at St. Theresa School. It will be our delight to welcome many into that joy this week!

      On behalf of the students, parents, and staff of St. Theresa School, I want to thank you for the many ways you support our mission and our students. Your interest and generosity help widen our school community to include the entire parish. For all your calls asking if we are in need of furniture, books, toys, or volunteers; for the ongoing support given to our students by the St. Theresa Women's Club, the Knights of Columbus (who last year inaugurated a raffle to benefit our 8th grade trip), the Friends of St. Theresa Golf Tournament Committee (who over fourteen years has raised a remarkable $770,000. for St. Theresa School, for your generous contributions to our tution assistance fund and our annual appeal; and most especially for the witness of faith you give our students by your active presence in our worshipping assembly - our sincerest thanks.

      Be assured of our prayers on your behalf as we celebrate this very special week. Know that your presence in this community is essential to our eductional mission and both supports and inspires our work. May God, we has begun this good work, continue it to fulfillment (Philippians 1:6)

      With warmest appreciation,
      Dr. Sandra E. Derby, Principal

       
       

       
       
       RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
       
      Meetings are held every Sunday
      8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
      in Room 205 in the Community Building


      Adult Confirmation Classes
      7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
      March 6  through May 15th
      (Call Ginger Tamborello for more information)


       

      CCE - Continuing Christian Education
      This program offers religion classes for children

      ages 4 to High School who attend public school. 
       
      You can come by the Church office to register.
      Classes began Sept. 11th.



      Galveston-Houston  Archiciocesan Council of Catholic Women
      will host the Annual Style Show & Luncheon
      at Saint Mary's Seminary
      February 8th
      10:30

      Contact Donna Yanowski for tickets (713)524-3542





       
      Update
      Preparations continue for the St. Theresa's Annual
      Mardi Gras Auction, Dinner & Dance on:

      Saturday, February 11th at 6:00 pm

      Dinner will be catered by Tony Mandola's
      & entertainment will be provided by
      DJ Daddy Ralph and Zydeco Plus

      You can support this event by:

      GETTING YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER!


      Attending this fun filled event.
      Making a donation to underwrite expenses.
      Donating an item that can be sold in the Auction.


      Donation forms are available online at www.sttheresa.cc
      "Fundraising" "Auction"
      or by contacting a member of our table sales team:
      Jo Pease (713 - 806-2248)
      Mary Mercer (281-793-6920
      Bill Featherston (713-467-6648)
      Church Office (713-869-3783)
       

      Pilgrimage Tour  June 18-29, 2012

      Fatima  - Lourdes - Lisieux - Paris

            
       
                     
       
      Come join us on a 12 day pilgrimage tour including Lisieux, the hometown of St. Therese. The cost is $3,490./person which includes roundtrip air fare from Houston, first class hotels
      (double occupancy), 2 meals a day ( full breakfast and dinner) daily sightseeing, English speaking guides, airport taxes and fuel surcharges and tips.
      There will be a daily Mass on the tour with Father Philip Lloyd, the spiritual director on the pilgrimage.
      Contact Pat Lero at patricialero@sbcglobal.net  to reserve a space or for further information.                         

             

       
      Rosary for Peace and Respect for Life 
       
      A rosary for peace began on Friday, October 26, 2007. Now, every Friday at 6:45 a.m. prior to the 7:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Theresa Church, the rosary is led by members of the Saint Theresa Knights of Columbus Council 12866. All are invited to join before Mass!
                              
      Jack McMullan           February 3 & February 10
      Edward Rhunke, Jr.     February 17 & February 24
       

                                            

                             

    • News
    • Book Group

      2012  Book Group

      Sr. Carolyn Siy , Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, holds a book session on Wednesdays or Thursdays  in the Staff Lounge of the Community Center on the first floor.  The book for review is My Life With the Saints  by James Martin, S J.   Contact Sister Carolyn for the correct time. You are always welcome to join.

                                         (713) 869-3783 ext. 811 or carolyn.siy@sttheresa.cc

       


       

    • Listen to Sunday's Homily
      The 4th Sunday Of Ordinary Time - Father Phil, Dr. Derby, Ms. Gabby Acosta (01/29/12)


      The Third Sunday Of Ordinary Time - Father Nesti (01/22/12)


      The Second Sunday Of Ordinary Time - Father Phil (01/15/12)


      The Epiphany Of Our Lord - Deacon Larry (01/08/12)


      Solemnity Of Mary - Father Carl (01/01/12)


      Christmas Day - Father Phil (12/25/11)


      Christmas Eve - Father Phil (12/24/11)


    • Calendar
      • Feb 5, 2012
        The Women's Club will host Donut Sunday today. This year the first and fourth Sundays will be designated as "Donut Sundays" and hosted by different groups. Plan to come to the Fellowship Hall after the 10:00 am Sunday Mass to "meet and greet" the parish family.
      • Feb 8, 2012
        The ACCW will hold their annual Valentine Style Show and Luncheon on Feb. 8, 2012 at St. Mary's Seminary Gymnasium at 9845 Memorial Dr. Doors open at 10:30 am. Dinner tickets are $15 and include a catered lunch with dessert and door prizes. Entertainment will be provided by students from Duchesne Academy and several vendors will be there including the Little Flower Thrift Shop.
      • Feb 9, 2012
        7:00 PM
        The Women's Club will have the sixth meeting of the Club's Year on the 9th. Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month beginning in September through May. All women of the parish are invited to join and become involved through membership. You don't have to attend meetings to join but you may enjoy the social activities and the benefits of church friendships while serving. You may be asked to bake or buy cookies for the Friday Fish Fries. Margaret Tusa will be in touch with members.
      • Feb 11 - Jan 21, 2012
        Join everyone at the Annual Mardi Gras Gala on the Church Campus. Everyone is welcome to dine, dance and party while Father Nesti leads the Auction of the Big Items. Join us.
      • Feb 16, 2012
        The Young Adult Group will start with MERE CHRISTIANITY by CS Lewis. Join us for our first meeting. Please bring a dish of your choosing. The first meeting will be held at Amaris and Casey Wendelburg's Home - 220 Malone, Unit D 77007. Please RSVP to Amaris at amaris22@gmail.com
    • Sacraments
      Anointing of the Sick
      Call 713-869-3783 any time in case of serious illness.

      Baptism
      Call 713-869-3783 for information.

      Matrimony
      Call 713-869-3783 for information

      Reconciliation
      Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM or by appointment.