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GOD OF ALL LIFE

Father Phil asks that in these early days of Roe versus Wade and the rescinding of it, we pray that we are not divided but grow together to understand the truth that God invites us all to eternal life.

You can find more messages from Father Phil by visiting the In Touch Playlist or going to St. Theresa's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/StTheresaCatholicChurch

This summer, stay connected with us. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Click here to watch the weekly messages from Father Phil.

THIS SUMMER, SET UP YOUR WEEKLY RECURRING GIFTS ONLINE AND SUPPORT OUR PARISH MISSION

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ONLINE GIVING/MASS COLLECTION

TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO SERVE OTHERS
St. Theresa will be volunteering at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen on 2009 Congress Street, Houston, Texas 77002

8:30 a.m. to noon on

Saturday, July 9th

Friday, July 15th

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 send an email to Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc for more information.

GIVING AND RECEIVING CATHOLIC HOSPITALITY

Share and listen to stories from people whose lives were changed or are still being changed through giving and receiving Sunday hospitality.

July 10th, after 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Fellowship Hall.

Please feel free to directly borrow any book from the library and returned it when you finish.
If you would like to be part of this ministry please register at https://sttheresa.cc/liturgical-ministries or contact Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc.

SELF-TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE THROUGH TANGO
By learning the tango, you will experience a unique connection with your partner and enjoy being part of a community. In this free two-hour class, you will learn to be present, focused, and attentive.

Reconnect with your partner or have a date night on July 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Light appetizers and drinks will be served and your heart-felt donations will be accepted at this event. Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tango-night-tickets-371593515207 or please contact Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1813.

STAY SOCIALLY ENGAGED!

Are you a senior looking for social engagement opportunities? St. Theresa Senior Luncheon offers interaction with others, meaningful time, involvement in the community, and mental health.

Connect with others and meet new friends at this monthly senior luncheon on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All seniors are invited.
For more information, please send an email to Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc or call 713-869-3783.

CELEBRATE OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

The St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face Study Group of Discalced Carmelite Seculars invites you to celebrate the Solemnity of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Saturday, July 16, 2022

Join us for all or any portion of our event. We will start with the 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, followed by 9:30 a.m. Mass, and we will have a program with refreshments from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The program includes a brief history of the order, Prayer Life of Seculars, prayer and meditation with St. Therese, Christian Virtues, and a questions and answers session.
For further information, please send an email to cbwood54@yahoo.com.

GREEN ENERGY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE FUTURE
Join us Tuesday, July 19th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Roy Hughes, our parishioner and historian will talk about Green Energy and its impact on the future.
Lunch will be served and there will be time for questions and answers at the end.

This event is free, but please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-green-is-your-energy-future-tickets-372365825207

For more information, please send an email to Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc

JULY EVENTS

Connect with our community of young adults to grow in faith together through spiritual, service, and social gatherings.

July 16th - Cookout for Casa de Esperanza. Starts at 9:30 a.m. See GroupMe sign-up for details.
July 20th - Trivia night at NettBar at 8:00 p.m.
July 28th - Evening at the Museum of Natural Science. Free Thursdays starts at 6:30 p.m.

July 30th - CCSC Back to School Drive. See GroupMe to register to volunteer.

RECURRING YOUNG ADULT EVENTS

Bringing Scripture to Life every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Includes Adoration, Confession, mass, and discussion.

After Mass Fellowship after the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass in the Fellowship Hall. Drinks and snacks are provided.

Join the GroupMe for more event details or email Young-adults@sttheresa.cc

ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING FOR 2022-2023

If you are looking for a new school home for your children (grades Pre-K 3 through 8th), we are currently accepting applications for all grades. Please contact Kelly McCarty, Admissions Director, at k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1706. https://sttheresaschool.cc. Follow us on Instagram @sttheresasocial

SCHOOL BOARD DISCERNMENT

St. Theresa Catholic School is seeking two new school board members to support our parish school. If you are a strategic thinker and natural leader, who feels called to give back to our school, please prayerfully consider joining the STCS School Board.

The School Board Discernment will be held on Thursday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Theresa Fellowship Hall.

ALL are welcome to discern, regardless of how long you have been at St. Theresa, that you must only have a genuine interest in helping our school and our students succeed! Experience in business, education, marketing, or finance is greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Fox at sarah.fox@sttheresa.cc

VBS DONATIONS NEEDED
Please consider donating to Vacation Bible School. We are in need of the following items:

- toothpicks
- cotton balls
- plastic spoons
- disposable dessert bowls
- sandwich storage bags

- paper towels
- hand wipes
- pool noodles- hula hoops
- jumbo sidewalk chalks

Monetary donations are always welcome! Please drop items off at the church office. For more information, please contact Tommy Cordova at t.cordova@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1816. Thank you in advance for supporting our VBS.

FINDING COMMUNITY THROUGH CATHOLICISM PART 2

In this video, we hear from parishioner Zach Miller. Follow along as he shares his faith journey, and how engaging in St. Theresa's community brought so much joy into his life.

Stay tuned! There is a new episode every Thursday. Follow reNEWed on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Player FM, Pocket Casts, or RadioPublic.

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. To 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.

MINISTERS NEEDED

During the Mass, at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Gift Bearers bring forward the bread and wine which will become the Body and Blood of Christ. They represent the entire community. This is a beautiful ministry that family members or friends can serve together. For more information please email

liturgicalministries@sttheresa.cc

USHERS NEEDED

Become a spiritual ambassador for our church and help our first-time guests, visitors, and members experience the sacredness and joy of our worship services. To sign up and train please contact Enrique Benitez at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc

JOIN US

Children are invited to join the Liturgy of the Word this Sunday, July 10th, during the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Blue Room.

MINISTERS 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 and adult volunteers are needed to help 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.

CALLING ALL BACK-TO-SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers of all ages can help with CCSC’s Back To School program so students in need have the resources to begin the new school year.

July 30th – Join hundreds of helpers as we package school supplies into prekindergarten to 12th-grade bags. Most tasks are completed “assembly line style” making this an enjoyable project for most ages.
August 5th and 6th – Hand out school supplies and clothing gift cards to our client.

Ages 12+ requested to volunteer and bilingual skill (English and Spanish) is helpful in some positions. Location and times are available by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aa8ab2da3f5c25-back

We welcome these new Catholics into the Roman Catholic Church by the Sacrament of Holy Baptism:

Nameh Salem II

Elliot Nicholas Purcell

Daphnee Germain Chandor

Fernando Gallardo

Harper Hubatch

Jacob Weed

Phillip Mertz

Rosie Shapot

Kai Foster

Roman Gomez

Please join us in congratulating all who received First Holy Communion during the month of June in our parish:

Santiago Ramirez

Nicholas Athans

Noah Gonsoulin

Anna Scully

Peyton Bernell

Valentin Chandor

Benjamin Hogan

Daphnee Germain

Ana Orozco

Alexandra Ammons

Christine Nassar

Alexis Le

Pierce Jackson

Raul Selva Rivas

Rafael Maldonado

Alexia Silvas

Joaquin Silvas

Diego Sanchez

Holy Spirit, you inspire us to transform our world.
Empower these brothers and sisters to seek the common good for all persons.
Give them the spirit of solidarity and make us all one human family.

Daphnee Germain

Peyton Bernell

Valentin Chandor

Allison Buettner

Congratulations to these couples who did their marriage preparation here at St Theresa's and celebrated their weddings this month. May God bless them and enlighten them with His grace:

Lindsay Dernehl and Dustin Namken
Emily Dunlap and Jupjee Kochar
Victoria Calloway and Luke Juist
Nadia Tazehzadeh and Corey Savo

Nathiely Mondragon and John Ortiz
Ellie Figueroa and Jim Keck

Let us pray for those who have died.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Connie Byrd Conroy

Blay Ruffino Jr

COORDINATOR OF SACRAMENT PREPARATION

St. Theresa Catholic Church is seeking a Coordinator of Sacrament Preparation. This is a 30-hour-per-week position, which includes full-time benefits.
The Coordinator of Sacrament Preparation will be responsible for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Catechumenate process for children, and other areas as needed.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have experience with parish catechetical programs either as an employee or volunteer, be able to work with the public, and have good communication skills.

Job Requires:

A variable schedule that includes working some evenings, weekends, and other days as required.
Must be committed to ongoing personal formation.
Collaboration with Pastor, Parish Manager, Direct Supervisor, and other staff members as required.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate preparation classes for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Children’s Catechumenate.
Conduct Sacramental Workshops/Retreats for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Children’s Catechumenate.
Maintain and keep accurate records and paperwork for all the areas of preparation.
Other duties as needed.

Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references via email to Enrique Benitez, Parish Manager, at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc.

ST. THERESA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IS HIRING

STECC is now accepting applications from loving and nurturing individuals, who are willing to help us support the physical, cognitive, and emotional growth of our children, ages 6 weeks to 3 years. All training is provided; experience preferred, but not required.

All new hires are required to have (or are willing to obtain upon hiring):

Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
CMG Safe Haven Online Training (1 hour)
Submit to a criminal background check
Complete 24 hours of Pre-service training OR have two years of experience in a childcare facility.

For more information please go to https://sttheresa.cc/ecc or contact Melanie Leadingham at melanie.leadingham@sttheresa.cc

ST. THERESA'S PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS

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

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.

The obligation to attend mass has been reinstated. You can read more in Daniel Cardinal DiNardo's letter to the faithful.
https://bit.ly/2022MassObligation

Dispensation or freedom from the obligation to attend Sunday or a Holy Day of obligation is still granted according to Canon 1248 to those who are ill, are of advanced age, caring for a sick person, have underlying health concerns, or are at high risk for contracting COVID-19.

If you are not able to attend due to one of these conditions please consider streaming the liturgy or some other form of prayer.

https://www.sttheresa.cc/online-mass or on our Youtube channel.

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