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Father Phil explains that the celebration of the Eucharist would be nothing but an aesthetic sensation should one forget that at the heart of it is a self-giving, Jesus.

Enjoy Father Phil's reflections and share it all with friends, family, and the world, go to our In Touch playlist on our YouTube channel by clicking here.

BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL

St. Theresa's Chapel located in the corner of Haskell St. and Durford St. is open for silent prayer daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will continue on Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Church.

YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE

We would be happy to see you this Eighteen Sunday in Ordinary Time. Visit us in person or watch our live stream at 5:00 p.m. Saturday (Vigil Mass), 10:00 a.m., or 5:30 p.m. Sunday at https://www.sttheresa.cc/online-mass or on our Youtube channel.

In addition to the live stream of our services, watch the Homilies Playlist on our Youtube channel.

The parish will continue practicing safe health actions for all parishioners, visitors, and friends of St. Theresa.

Masks are recommended
Hand sanitizer will be available by the narthex doors
All pews will be available for use
Distribution of the Precious Blood is still suspended.
Reception of the Holy Eucharist may be received on the tongue, or in the hand
We will continue to refrain from shaking hands at the Sign of Peace and from holding hands during the Our Father
Collection baskets will be available at the beginning and end of Mass
We will continue to disinfect the church after each Mass
Holy Water fonts will remain empty for now

We thank you for showing care, love, and compassion for others. Let's continue praying for the end of this pandemic, for those who are suffering due to the Coronavirus Disease, and for those who suffer the loss of a loved one.

Please, find Cardinal DiNardo's announcement here on new modifications to current COVID-19 pandemic protocols.

Previous Week Mass Attendance

July 24th -July 25th
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass attendees -195
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass attendees - 308

Sunday 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass attendees - 81
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass attendees - 283
Online views - 226

The church office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call

713-869-3783 or email us at info@sttheresa.cc

MISSION AND MINISTRY FAIR

August 7th and 8th

Our Mission and Ministry Team leaders will be in the narthex after all the masses to discuss their committee's goals and answer any questions you might have about our 2025 strategic plan. Keeping our vision in mind, Let No One Walk Alone, committees are looking for ideas, volunteers, and to keep parishioners up to date as they move forward with the goals. Please stop by to say hello and to get more information on the future of St. Theresa.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Sharing your faith with the youth is one of the greatest joys of being Catholic. We are currently needing faith formation teachers for K-high school for the 2021-2022 school year. No experience is necessary, training will be provided, flexible schedules. Our goal is to create a community of faith for the whole family by supporting our teachers and creating an open and welcoming atmosphere. Not comfortable teaching? Aides, hall monitors, and support volunteers are also needed. Please contact Tommy Cordova at t.cordova@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1816, for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Liturgy of the Word for Children is a program in which the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children in grades

pre-K – 2nd at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Adult volunteers are needed to lead scripture readings, reflection, and prayer.

Teen volunteers are needed to help the adults and facilitate discussions. All training will be provided and volunteers will work on a rotating basis. Please contact Tommy Cordova at t.cordova@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1816, if you'd like more information on helping with this important ministry.

THE BREAD OF LIFE

"Man at the bread of angels, food he sent them in abundance" (Psalm 78)

The Israelites were fed in the desert by the bread from heaven, and Jesus declares himself to be the new Bread of Life: "whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst." (John 6:35).

Do you hunger for God? It's so easy to fill up our days with stress, busy work, and entertainment, that we ignore the deeper hunger we all have for something more. Christ wants to fill us with his very Body in the Eucharist and provide for us, through the Church, the only place where our hunger can be satisfied.

Watch this short video below from Fr. Blake Britton, from the series Catholicism 101, to learn more about how the Church was given the authority from Christ to provide us with this Bread of Heaven in every Mass:

Questions for Additional Reflection:

How do you feel nourished by God?
What can you do to make room for prayer this week?

REFLECTING ON SIN

Episode 5 of Season 3

There are times in our lives it’s good for us to reflect on one of the elements of our Christian faith that's hard for us to deal with and that is sin. Deacon Larry Vaclavik takes a different approach on dealing with sin. Reflecting on the challenges of our willfulness in our culture.

Reflection questions:

What is the significance of the origin of sin?
What is the basis of sinfulness?
How important is humility in our lives?

Please share your comments and questions for Deacon Larry.

LET'S CATCH UP!

Sunday, August 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Please join us as we celebrate you, past RCIA and Adult confirmation candidates. We want to catch up, see how you're doing, and enjoy some pizza/beer/wine, and fellowship. We're also excited to tell you about our new ministries and parish opportunities. Bring your spouse or come alone.
All are welcome at this fun event!
For more information, please contact Nancy Cochran at n.cochran@sttheresa.cc

INQUIRY SESSIONS

Are You Interested in Becoming Catholic?

“The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” or “RCIA” is the program for those who are interested in exploring the teaching, beliefs, practices, prayers, and worship of the Catholic Church.

Come to a Q&A Inquiry Session and learn about St. Theresa’s RCIA program which will begin after Labor Day. We will have brief exploratory sessions on
Sundays, August 1st, in the Red Room in the Parish Centre adjacent to the Church from 11:15 a.m. to Noon.

For more information contact Deacon Larry Vaclavik at deaconlarry@sttheresa.cc or just join us for one of these Sundays. See Episode 2 of reNEWed regarding RCIA at https://youtu.be/H33dhp0m7Ac.

Whether a baptized Christian who is not Catholic, a non-Christian believer, a spiritual seeker, or one with no religious background – all are welcome! If you know someone who should know about RCIA, pass the word!

MEET PATRICK MCMILLAN, ST. THERESA'S COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Patrick McMillan was born and raised here in Houston. His love and heart are in ministering to the youth. He is very excited about this opportunity to assist the beautiful community of St. Theresa! Also, Patrick would like to thank all of you for allowing him to be a part of St. Theresa's parish. He will pray that he can serve it well in accordance with His will! Please contact Patrick at p.mcmillan@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1828.

TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO SERVE OTHERS

St. Theresa will be volunteering at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen on

Saturday, August 21st, and Saturday, September 11th.

Volunteers will help prepare and package a hot meal and then distribute about 300 to-go boxes to the homeless. Volunteers are still limited to 8 per shift and must be 15 years or older. Please email Jackie Dumoit, j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc, or

346-335-1813 to sign up.

SANDWICHES FOR CASA JUAN DIEGOThank you to all who prepared and delivered sandwiches for Casa Juan Diego. Each Tuesday, we will be bringing lunches down to CJD to be distributed to the needy.

To participate, please make individually wrapped sandwiches or prepare a sack lunch (including a sandwich, chips, and one piece of fruit) and bring it to St. Theresa by 9:00 a.m. any Tuesday morning.
These lunches will be delivered by a parishioner to Casa Juan Diego.
Thank you for helping to feed our neighbors in need. For more information please contact Jackie Dumoit at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc or

346-335-1813.

YOUNG ADULTS JULY SOCIAL (Young Adults-only)
July 31, 2021, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

NettBar, 4504 Nett St, Houston, TX 77007

NettBar is a dog-friendly hangout in a historic building offering craft beers, cocktails, games, and a patio. Our group will have a reserved, covered section, so look for us there. We hope to see you on July 31! To receive updates about this event and to learn about other opportunities to take part in our Young Adults Ministry, please join our GroupMe by emailing young-adults@sttheresa.cc.

PARISH COUNSELING SERVICES
Larry Freeney, Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor completing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Sam Houston State University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Christianity (2014), and a Master of Arts in Counseling (2016) at Houston Baptist University.
In partnership with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, Larry is now serving St. Theresa’s as a Parish Counselor. He will help our engaged couples prepare for marriage, offer a variety of support groups throughout the year, give presentations, and support Fr. Phil in his pastoral care of parishioners. You can learn more about our partnership with Rejoice at www.MyParishCounseling.com/sttheresa

BE PART OF THE CHRIST-CENTERED SERVING TEAM

We need your talent! Operate the cameras and slides for weekend Masses to engage participants in the liturgy. Be an active part of this important ministry, contact Stephen Schad at s.schad@sttheresa.cc.

One-on-one training is provided and no experience is necessary.

Get to know your lectors. This week the following parishioners will be reading at mass:

Saturday, July 31, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

Tom Wright

Chastity Devito

Sunday, August 1, 2021, 10:00 a.m.

Kelly Wrobel

Kenneth Yanowski

Sunday, August 1, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

Tyler Kubala
Greg Krauss

If you want to participate in this ministry, please contact Jackie Dumoit at

346-335-1813 or at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc.

For more information about lectors, please go to https://sttheresa.cc/lectors

To register use this link https://sttheresa.cc/liturgical-ministries

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOSPITALITY SUNDAY

We have been thrilled to bring back donuts and coffee after 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Fellowship Hall, and now we need your help to keep it going. Volunteers are needed to help serve donuts, make coffee, and clean up afterward. All training will be provided and volunteers can still attend 10:00 a.m. Mass and will work on a rotating basis. Please contact Jackie Dumoit, j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1813, if you'd be able to help with this hospitality ministry.

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY

Sunday, July 18th, after 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Next Sunday, on the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time you are invited to participate in the Hospitality Sunday. Join St. Theresa's community if you are a parishioner, a visitor, or a friend of St. Theresa's parish.

Thank you to all who came last weekend and thank you for your kind donations.

All are welcome!.

THANK YOU

People like St. Theresa's parishioner, Margaret Tusa, who spreads kindness and smiles in this world are what bring love to our community. She shares her baking talents with the community and brings delicious homemade baked goods to Hospitality Sunday.

Such a sweet, tasty gift from a kind-hearted parishioner deserves a grateful thank you!

If you have an opportunity to meet her, please thank her for this special act of kindness. Baked goods on any day can brighten someone's mood and light someone's spirit. They sure did for our guests at the Hospitality Sunday.

If you have not had the opportunity to stop by in the Fellowship Hall after the 10:00 a.m. Mass, you are welcome to come this Sunday, August 1st, and try

one of those delicious treats.

ALTAR FLOWERS

July 31st - August 1st

The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of Maria Lynes by Krysia Lynes
The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of Carlos Broughton by Mary Angela Broughton

St. Theresa's Altar is adorned with flowers each week and is totally dependent upon donors who sponsor the flowers. Please consider sponsoring an arrangement with a donation of $75.00 in memory of a loved one, a celebration of an anniversary, a First Holy Communion or Confirmation, a birthday, or any special event.

Please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at 352-212-2961 to place your request two weeks in advance. Thank you.

WEEK JULY 24th - JULY 25th

Saturday, July 31, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

† Gertrude Bravenec

† James L. Dunn Jr.

Sunday, August 1, 2021, 10:00 a.m.

Pro-Populo (Parishioners)

Sunday, August 1, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

† James and Joan Mount

Maria Hutchings (L)

Victoria and Diego Ruiz (L)

Monday, August 2, 2021, 7:00 a.m.

† Sam and Bessie Spedale

Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 7:00 a.m.

† Dewey L. Coles, Jr.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 7:00 a.m.

Peace for Anne

Thursday, August 5, 2021, 7:00 a.m.

Linda Dole and Other Deceased Family Members †

Thursday, August 6, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

† Norman Chersky

Friday, August 7, 2021, 7:00 a.m.

† Kimcuc T. Ngo

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ONLINE GIVING/ MASS COLLECTION

1. Stewardship pledge cards can be placed in one of the collection baskets after Mass or they can be mailed into our office or
2. Visit our giving site to set up your stewardship pledge electronically at
https://sttheresa.churchgiving.com or visit StTheresa.cc and click “Stewardship Donations” under the “Giving” tab.

JUNE 26th- 27th, IN THE NARTHEX AND ONLINE

This weekend the Black Box Collection will be for St Theresa Catholic School. St. Theresa School is a diverse educational community rooted in the Catholic faith and committed to providing students with a comprehensive, creative, and challenging program of studies.
In a nurturing environment, students are encouraged to discover their full potential and to generously put their gifts at the service of God and others. Thank you for your continuous support. For more information about St. Theresa School go to sttheresaschool.cc or contact Kelly McCarty at k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc or

346-335-1706.

NOW ENROLLING, JOIN TODAY!

If you are looking for a new school home for your children (grades Pre-K 3 through 8th), come and learn more about St. Theresa Catholic School.

Contact Kelly McCarty, Admissions Director at k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc or

346-335-1706.

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER

St. Theresa is looking for a General Maintenance Worker who will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other systems.

Evening working hours 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Occasional weekend workdays availability is desired but not required.

For more information about this position, please go to https://sttheresa.cc/employment

Suitable candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Enrique Benitez at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc.

CONFERRAL OF THE FIRST ANNUAL LAURENCE J. "LARRY" PAYNE SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD

AUGUST 20, 2021, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The program begins at 6:15 p.m.
Center for Science & Health Professions
University of St. Thomas
4102 Yoakum, Houston, TX 77006
Street Parking Available

Attendance Limited
RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/payneaward

PAPAL TOUR RSVP INVITE

DIGNITY MEMORIAL PRESENTS "THE PAPAL TOUR"

St. Theresa's parishioner, Christopher Eissler, invites you to delve into the elaborate elements of a Catholic funeral and Papal funeral exhibits and get a glimpse of life inside the Vatican at the National Museum of Funeral History at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, TX 77090-5918. https://www.nmfh.org/visit-the-museum/

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Tour Bus will pick you up at St Theresa’s Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11th. Lunch will be provided and this includes admission into the Exhibit at no cost to St Theresa Parishioners.

RSVP to Christopher Eissler at Christopher.eissler@dignitymemorial.com or call 702-822-0391. Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of each person attending.

ST JOHN PAUL II FOUNDATION

TOGETHER IN HOLINESS

MARRIAGE CONFERENCE

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Dynamic presentations, Mass, Reconciliation, and Eucharistic Adoration.

Registration: $59 / couple or $35 / individual

Early Bird: $49 / couple or $29 / Individual

Discount available through August 2nd. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, visit togetherinholiness.org or email th@forlifeandfamily.org

WELCOME

Congratulations to Father Italo Dell"Oro, C.R.S., on his appointment as Houston Auxiliary Bishop. Please keep him in your prayers as he is starting this new call of service.

Bishop-elect Dell’Oro has served as a priest for almost 40 years, 30 of those in the local Archdiocese. Since 2015, he has served as Vicar for Clergy and the Secretariat Director for Clergy Formation and Chaplaincy Services. He was named Vicar General in 2021.

Read more at http://bit.ly/NewAuxiliaryBishop

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BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL

St. Theresa's Chapel located in the corner of Haskell St. and Durford St. is open for silent prayer daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will continue on Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Church.

HOUSTON COALITION FOR LIFE

International 40 Days for Life Prayer Event in Houston

Friday, August 6, 2021, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Outside of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (4600 Gulf Fwy.)

Join pro-life leaders from prayer campaigns all over the world, who will be traveling to Houston for this annual prayer event. Be inspired by dynamic speakers including Dr. Haywood Robinson, former abortionist and now pro-life speaker, and Sue Thayer, former Planned Parenthood facility director and now a pro-life advocate.

There is NO COST to attend! Stay up to date with details at:

https://www.houstoncoalition.com/events/40-days-for-life-international-prayer-event. Please let us know if you plan to attend. An RSVP is not required, but it is helpful!

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): www.aa.org
American Red Cross: redcross.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
Christian Community Service Center: www.ccschouston.org
Counseling (Grief, Family, etc.): www.catholiccharities.org
Domestic Violence: thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
Families of Addicts: al-anon.org/
Houston Police: If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Non Emergencies: https://www.houstontx.gov/police
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): www.na.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Center: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
Overeaters Anonymous (OA): www.oahouston.org
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): saa-recovery.org
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services www.txabusehotline.org
United Way of Greater Houston: www.unitedwayhouston.org