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HELPING THE LESS FORTUNATE

Father Phil asks to help those in need by donating toiletries which will in turn be sent to Covenant House and St. Joseph’s Homeless ministry.

You can find more messages like this one from Father Phil by visiting the In Touch Playlist located on St. Theresa's YouTube channel

SUPPORT OUR PARISH MISSION

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ONLINE GIVING/MASS COLLECTION

VOLUNTEER TO HELP PLAN THE 2023 GALA

Our Gala Committees are in planning mode for our annual 2023 Gala and Auction. Even if you have only a couple of hours to spare we can use your help! Come and join in on the behind-the-scenes fun and help make this another great event! The Gala is our premier fundraiser that supports our Parish Ministries. It is a great opportunity to meet parishioners and community partners that support our parish.

If you want to help out with the 2023 Gala please use the following link to register https://bit.ly/2023Gala
For more details about the Gala and Auction, reach out to the Gala Planning Committee at auction@sttheresa.cc.

St. Theresa has partnered with Covenant House and St. Joseph's Homeless Ministry, whose mission is to help our neighbors in need become self-sufficient.

We are reaching out to you to bring toiletries to the altar at any time from

October 1st to October 16th.

For more information about this drive please contact Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1813.

GROWING TOGETHER IN FAITH

Little Flowers is an opportunity to make friends, pray, sing songs, and share about our Catholic faith, and how true, beautiful and fun it is. We will also eat snacks and play on the playground. St. Therese called herself "God’s Little Flower," so we place ourselves under her patronage using this name.

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

The first session will be held on October 5th.

Please contact Kendall Sole at k.sole@sttheresa.cc for more information.

REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM

Join St. Theresa's Young Adult Group for a 7-week series where we will discuss the book Rediscovering Catholicism. This series will be a great refresher about the pillars of our faith, including the sacraments and the importance of prayer. It will also be a chance to find community and fellowship with other Catholic Young Adults, discussing our faith within small groups. Attendance is not mandatory every week- feel free to jump in and join the discussion at any point!

We will have a kick-off potluck dinner on October 6th at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall, where we will also hand out the books and introduce the series. If you can, please bring a side or dessert to share!

To sign up visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI70M4AOJZqCO-U9W6jSNrvUq7rGU8v7ajVG7rxQNgk5Dx2w/viewform or contact young-adults@sttheresa.cc for any questions.

AN AFTERNOON WITH LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Throughout the Scriptures, God calls individuals to carry out his will in a
particular way. If you have been called to serve the Church as a Lector, you lend your voice to bring God’s word to the assembly. If you have been called to serve as an Extraordinary Minister, you lend your hands to give communion to the Faithful, or you are discerning your call to serve in these ministries.
Join Dr. Suzanne Nawrocki, MA, MDiv, DMin, and Julie Allison for a Liturgical Ministers Workshop on Saturday, October 8, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Our Voices and ourselves are part of the incarnational aspect of the
Gospel itself. Each week you bring your unique gifts and skills the to
ambo and altar. Please do attend. Contact Tommy Cordova at t.cordova@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1816.

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY

Children are invited to join the Liturgy of the Word on
Sunday, October 9th, 23rd, and 30th during the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Red Room.
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 through 2nd.
Please contact Kendall Sole at k.sole@sttheresa.cc for more information or in helping with this ministry.

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.

October 9th, 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 contact Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc.

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, October 11, 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.

GRAB A SWEET TREAT

Support the Hospitality Ministry by giving a cake, brownies, cookies, or a pie for our Bake Sale on Saturday, October 15th, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday, October 16th, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the narthex.

All your wrapped donations are going to be welcomed at the church office on Friday, October 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Saturday, October 15th from 1:00 pm. to 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We would appreciate including a label describing the baked good. If you are donating cookies, please pack 6 cookies per bag. For more information about the bake sale, please contact Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc.

THE RISE OF THE WELFARE STATE

Roy Hughes, our parishioner and historian, will talk about the story of how Social Security, Medicare, Welfare Programs, and the GI Bill changed the lives of Americans on Tuesday, October 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Lunch will be served and there will be time for questions at the end.

Please RSVP for food count at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rise-of-the-welfare-state-tickets-422973634527

For more information, please send an email to c.blanco@sttheresa.cc or call 713-869-3783.

GIFT SUNDAY

How can you serve the Lord through your gifts?

Office help
Landscape
Art and Environment
Sandwich delivery to Casa Juan Diego

Food Drives
Front desk
Greeters at Mass
Serving donuts at Hospitality Sunday

Picking up donuts
Faith Formation volunteer
Vacation Bible School volunteer
Mail outs

Funeral Hospitality
Wedding coordinator
Choir

Musician

Media Ministry
Youth Ministry
Reader
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist
Adult Education
Fellowship Hall Library

Find out the groups that St. Theresa has to offer and more...

What other gift(s) would you like to share? We are looking forward to seeing your blessed gifts in action! Save the date for more information on Sunday, October 23 after all masses. For more information please contact Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc.

JOIN US FOR A FUN NIGHT

The Youth Ministry will be hosting a Trunk or Treat Halloween event on

Saturday, Oct, 29th after the 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Theresa Catholic School parking lot.

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 Friday, October 21st

Volunteers will help prepare and package a hot meal and then distribute about 300 to-go boxes to the homeless. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
To find out more, contact Claudia Blanco at c.blanco@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1813.

CAMP CHO YEH

Come, have fun, and enjoy a weekend with friends filled with fellowship activities icebreakers, and fellowship for our teens on their Catholic journey. All high school students at St. Theresa are invited. Come have fun and enjoy a weekend away with friends and our ST. Theresa Family.

This retreat will take place November 4th - 6th and costs $150. More details will be sent out soon.

WALK TO BENEFIT OUR STUDENTS

Join the St. Theresa team on February 11, 2023

Steps4Students is a 5KRun/Walk

Registration fees and donations directly benefit the students of St. Theresa Catholic School.

join our team (select St. Theresa – Houston) or donate at https://runsignup.com/sttheresa-houston

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

On Friday, December 9 St. Theresa Catholic School will host its Annual Viking Cup Golf Tournament at Wildcat Golf Club. There are several sponsorship opportunities available.

https://sttheresa.cc/golf

All proceeds from the tournament support St. Theresa Catholic School and the School Tuition Assistance Program.

If you have questions about the tournament or sponsorship, send an email to the committee at thevikingcup@sttheresa.cc

VOLUNTEER TO OPERATE CAMERAS AND SLIDES DURING MASS

Our parish's Media Ministry is a group of volunteers serving at our weekend Masses as operators of the church's cameras, slides, and online live stream.
We need more volunteers at every mass, especially the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass. Please consider serving in this very important ministry! Hands-on training is provided. Contact Stephen Schad at s.schad@sttheresa.cc if you are interested.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF VESTMENTS PRIESTS WEAR

Why do priests and deacons wear different clothing for certain occasions? Deacon Larry Vaclavik explains the meaning behind it all.

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

Aria Flores

Dyla Dinh

Beck Burnett

August Galles

Jacob Zimbaldi

Mariela Quesada

Davis Gordinier

Maeve Curo

Caisen Castillo

Inez Vincenta Vernetti

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

Phoebe Ghabriel

George Ghabriel

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:

Debra Condon and Manuel Martinez

Catherine Coleman and John Sandness

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.

Mary Kuta Mock
Oralia "Lali" Aranda Bandy
Jimmy Gusman Talamantes
Charles Pate Pecora
Donna Platt

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