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FATHER PHIL IN TOUCH

Father Phil talks about how graciously God dispenses his graces and he reflects on our loving service.

Harris County issued the COVID-19 alert from orange to red. In order to help do our part in stopping the spreading of the disease,

the Church Office will be closed until July 24.

The current parish Mass and Reconciliation schedule will remain the same during the closure and we will be vigilant for any news that may indicate otherwise from the City, State, and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Hoston. Sunday obligation to attend Mass and Holy Days continues to be suspended.

Live streaming Masses will be on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (CDT), and they will be available on-demand thereafter.

Previous Week Mass Attendance

July 5 - July 6 attendance

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass attendees - 60
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass attendees - 68
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass attendees - 30
Online views - 457

For more information about attending Mass at St. Theresa, click here.

Please be safe and try to stay at home as much as possible.

If you have any questions, please call 713-869-3783 or email us at info@sttheresa.cc

Marriage Enrichment Conference Together in Holiness

September 26, 2020 - Houston

Together in Holiness will be offered in two locations—Sugar Land and The Woodlands—as well as online! The conference will feature keynote presentations from national speakers Steve and Becky Greene and Danielle Bean, as well as Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

For more information and registration, you can visit the location websites here:

ALMSGIVING

Currently, Casa Juan Diego is in need of the following items: vegetable oil, dry chicken broth, white or apple vinegar, dry spices (oregano, dry onion, garlic, thyme, pepper, salt, curry, cumin), soy sauce, baby shampoo, size 5 and 6 diapers for children, adult diapers, wipes, and bed underpants.

Please bring the items to Mass and the basket by the altar.

PARISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION

We’re very thankful for your continuous support and to those who generously increased their giving or added an additional gift to keep helping us to cover our deficit and continue our mission.

JOB OPENING

Are you outgoing, energetic, love to work with people and are passionate about serving our community?

St. Theresa is in need of a part-time coordinator who will work primarily with volunteers. This job is perfect for someone with salesman skills and a very positive attitude. To send your resume or for more information please contact Enrique Benitez at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the St. Theresa Drive-Thru Food Drive for CCSC. From coordinators, greeters, drivers, donation collectors, those who uploaded the cars at St. Theresa, and those who helped at CCSC, all worked tirelessly to help CCSC yesterday, Thursday, June 18. CCSC now has triple the number of people in need. We are grateful for your support of CCSC through St. Theresa.

For cash and check contributions please mail your envelope to St. Theresa Catholic Church on 6622 Haskell St. | Houston TX | 77007

Online Giving / Mass Collection

WORD ON FIRE ENGAGE!

Do faith and science conflict?

People sometimes think that to be a scientific person means you have to reject God.
But in fact, modern discoveries such as the Big Bang theory actually point towards God.
Watch this short video to see how:

Questions:

Describe Thomas Aquinas’ “argument from contingency” in your own words.
How does the concept of “intelligibility” or the “Big Bang” theory show that faith and science are compatible?

After watching, please add a comment sharing your thoughts.

2020-2021 ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION

Registration is now open!

Registration will be available on-line at https://sttheresa.cc/ff-registration

We have been working hard to develop a plan for Faith Formation this fall. Please note that there may be changes to our plan due to the risks associated with Covid 19.

Please visit the Elementary/Middle School website https://sttheresa.cc/pre-k-thru-8th or contact Janice Berger at j.berger@sttheresa.cc or 713-869-3783 for more information.

2020-2021 Elementary/Middle School Faith Formation Registration is now open!

Registration will be available on-line at https://sttheresa.cc/ff-registration

We have been working hard to develop a plan for Faith Formation this fall. Please note that there may be changes to our plan due to the risks associated with Covid 19. This year families will have the choice between two options:

Option 1 - Faith Formation on-site at St Theresa. We will meet the second and third Sundays of each month from September – April. We will be following all CDC guidelines. Our Class sizes will be limited to accommodate proper social distancing and we are prepared to move to the Option 2 format as needed.

Option 2 - Families working on Faith Formation lessons at home then meeting virtually with a Catechist and other at Home learning families for family sharing. We will meet the second and third Sundays of each month. Parents will have the option to choose between a traditional printed workbook with digital resources or a digital eBook and resources.

Please visit the Elementary/Middle School website https://sttheresa.cc/pre-k-thru-8th or contact Janice Berger at j.berger@sttheresa.cc or 713-869-3783 for more information.

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION

(Confirmation 1 and 2) is now open!

Registration is available online at https://sttheresa.cc/registration-high-school-faith-formation-grades-9-12

Faith Formation Sessions for High School will be held the Second and Third Sundays of the Month from September through April from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. which includes attendance and participation at the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass.

St Theresa is following state and local government guidelines and direction from the Archdiocese. We are working to ensure a safe learning environment for our youth and catechists and will be following all CDC guidelines. Depending on the circumstances, we are prepared to move all learning online as needed.

Please visit the High School Faith Formation website https://sttheresa.cc/high-school-program or contact Janice Berger at j.berger@sttheresa.cc or 713-869-3783 for more information.

Online Streaming Masses

St. Theresa is recruiting for its NEW Media Ministry! Our online streaming Masses have served our parish community very well during the COVID-19 outbreak, and we plan to continue them moving forward into the future. We need your help! If you are good with technology and interested in serving as part of this new and innovative ministry, contact Stephen Schad at s.schad@sttheresa.cc.

FLOWER GUILD

Altar Flowers: July 11- July 12

The flowers on the Altar are in loving memory of Ginger Tamborello by the Tamborello family.

Flowers for the altar entirely depend on the sponsorship from your dedications. Schedule a dedication today! Please place your request two weeks in advance of your dedication date. For more information please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc or call 352-212-2961.

SUPPORT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BLACK BAG COLLECTION

Each year our parish supported the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through their annual Archdiocesan-wide Black Bag Collection. This year's collection will take place on July 11-12, 2020. This is the Society’s single largest fundraising campaign of the year, which typically takes place during mass. This year’s collection will be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic many of our parishioners who would normally donate to the Society’s Black Bag Collection will not be present during mass for this year’s collection. This means the Society could possibly not meet their goal necessary to help our neighbors in need. Please consider donating to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Black Bag Collection.

FEDERAL EXECUTIONS SET TO RESUME NEXT WEEK

(July 13-17)

Beginning on Monday next week, there are three federal executions scheduled — the first executions by the federal government to take place in 17 years.

The last federal execution in 2003 predates CMN's founding. This is uncharted territory for us and so many others. As such, we wanted to offer a few ways for our community to come together to lament this unnecessary and avoidable attack on human dignity. Join us for one of our three Virtual Prayer Vigils next week, or take a couple of minutes to watch this video message.

Almsgiving

Please drop off your donations to the following items at the locations below:

Casa Juan Diego

DONATE ITEMS:

Wheelchairs, cooking oil in size for a family, Maseca, rice, pasta, tomato sauce. Adult diapers (especially medium and large), wipes, underpads, dishwashing liquid.

Casa Juan Diego is not able to accept used clothing or household goods at this time. Because of the coronavirus, we are having to limit the number of people who come to our doors.

LOCATION:
4818 Rose, Houston, Texas 77007
Monday-Saturday
9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Please call before you visit at 713-869-7376.

cjd.org

CCSC

The food pantry provides a five-day supply of food for people experiencing hunger or food insecurity. Donations are always welcomed and needed for the food pantry.

You may drop off nonperishable food donations at 3230 Mercer St., Monday-Friday 9 a.m to 2 p.m., or 6856 Bellaire Blvd. Mondays and Tuesdays or Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Every box or can helps, but the pantries are most in need of canned tuna or chicken, boxed cereal, pasta, tomatoes (diced, sauce, etc.), canned vegetables, canned fruit, dry rice, dry beans, toilet paper, bar soap, and bags--paper, plastic or reusable.