May He Rest in Peace
A great servant of Christ and former deacon at St. Theresa parish has died (1932 - 2021). Deacon Ray James, (88), was ordained in July 1988 and served at St. Theresa parish for almost 20 years, (1988 -2007). During those 20 years, he married, baptized, blessed, counseled and gave the Eucharist to so very many of you who are still in our parish today. Please pray that he rest in peace, and please pray for his wife Barbara and son Ray. Deacon Ray also had a distinguished career in the military. He retired in 1977 as a Lt. Colonel, USAF.
Funeral Arrangements
Vigil Service - Thursday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., at Cook Walden (6100 N. Lamar Blvd), Deacon George Zacek will preside.
Funeral Mass - Friday, April 23, 10:00 a.m.
St. Theresa Catholic Church
with Bishop Joe Vasquez presiding and Fr. Larry Covington concelebrating. Followed by a reception in the Family Center.
Burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full Military Honors, May 11th.
Funeral Mass - Friday, April 23, 10:00 a.m.
St. Theresa Catholic Church
with Bishop Joe Vasquez presiding and Fr. Larry Covington concelebrating. Followed by a reception in the Family Center.
Burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full Military Honors, May 11th.
Some Changes at Mass
As more people receive Covid-19 vaccinations and infection rates decrease, the Diocese of Austin has revised the protocols for Mass and the receiving of sacraments. At St. Theresa we have returned the hymnals to the pews and the collection plates to the offertory. Due to increasing attendance, all pews are now available for seating. However, we request that you continue to social distance as you choose where to sit.
Explore the Sunday readings with Amy Allert on The Ark.
Rosary for Law Enforcement Tomorrow
Saturday, April 17, all across the nation, people will be joining to pray a public rosary in support of all law enforcement personnel and first responders. Please join us in prayer in the church on April 17, 2021 at 10 a.m.
St. Theresa families, here is the Children's Sunday Gospel Reflection.
Your Mission, Preview our Live Auction Items, Check Out Our Online Auction!
A martini party hosted by Fr. Larry, get-away trips to the beach or mountains, even your own private chef, are LIVE auction items you can preview HERE. Plus our online auction items are now available by bid HERE. All sales support our school. Learn more at st.theresa.org. Thank you!!!
For the latest school news see this week's Tiger Times.
Earth Day is Thursday
Earth Day, April 22nd, is a good time to be reminded of how we are all called to protect God's creation. Pope Francis writes that we must "sow beauty, not pollution and destruction," in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On Care for our Common Home. Our Creation Care Team at St. Theresa has put together for you a list of recommendations for things to do and documentaries to watch as you observe Earth Day and beyond.
VBS Volunteers Needed by April 30th
To offer a modified VBS in late July, we will need at least 22 ADULT full-week volunteers. Interested? Please complete this volunteer registration form or contact Beverly Riviello for more information regarding the volunteer roles listed on the form. Only if we have the needed adult volunteers by April 30, will registration open for K – 5th children and teen leaders. Thank you!