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Check out Fr. Phil's whole interview on Sunday, September 27th, in celebration of Priesthood Sunday on St. Theresa's YouTube channel or on St Theresa's Facebook page and find out what is Fr. Phil's favorite music, food, drink, movie, his hidden talents, and much more about his life.

St. Theresa Catholic Church celebrates our patron St. Thérèse of Lisieux, with a food drive during all weekend masses on Saturday, September 26, at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to benefit CCSC and their food pantry. The top 10 most needed donation items are dry beans (1-pound or 2-pound bags; pinto, etc.), canned tomatoes, peanut butter, canned vegetables (low sodium preferred), canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.), rice (1-pound or 2-pound bags), dry pasta (any type), canned fruit (light syrup preferred), hearty canned soups, and boxed cereal (low sugar preferred).
Please bring your offerings to the altar. Thank you for helping those in need.
For more information please call Jackie Dumoit at 346-335-1813 or at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc.

Priesthood Sunday is a special day in our parish to celebrate Father Phil, our pastor, in his ministry to the people of St. Theresa. There are so many ways to affirm, support, and celebrate his gift of service to us. Here are five ideas to let Fr. Phil know you appreciate him:

Look for opportunities to compliment his work at St. Theresa. That always cheers him up.
Thank Fr. Phil for every Mass and his ministry. You can write a note of appreciation, or if you see him, tell him.
Pray the Holy Rosary, dedicate a holy hour in Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on a Thursday, a small offering, commit to prayer or meditation, or a daily suffering offered for Fr. Phil and his ministry. There is nothing more exciting for a priest than witnessing the pursuit of holiness in the lives of the people to whom he ministers.
Volunteer your time to the parish as a sign of support and service.
Nothing will make Fr. Phil happier that you watch the Sunday Mass online or come to one of our weekend Masses. Also, tell him you were offering your participation at Mass in thanksgiving for his priesthood.

Join us in person or online as we meet for the 26th Sunday In Ordinary Time at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. You may view St. Theresa's Mass on our website sttheresa.cc/online-mass or on our Youtube channel

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

The reconciliation schedule will remain the same during the closure. Sunday obligation to attend Mass and Holy Days continues to be suspended. In-person gatherings on parish campuses are allowed only for programs of sacramental preparation. This permission for in-person catechetical gatherings does not include adult bible studies, conferences, or special presentations.

Previous Week Mass Attendance

September 19th - September 20th Attendance
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass attendees - 132
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass attendees - 193
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass attendees - 103
Online views - 368

The church office will be closed until further notice, but our staff is working remotely to serve you, please see our parish directory at the end of this note.
If you have any questions, please call 713-869-3783 or email us at info@sttheresa.cc

We need you!

Do you feel called to serve in one of our St. Theresa's ministries, but are unsure where you can make the most difference? St. Theresa is currently looking for people that want to help us in the following areas:

ushers
readers
altar servers
media ministry

Each of these positions plays a vital role in our parish community and the celebration of mass. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Jackie Dumoit at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc

RCIA is Open this Weekend – Drop-In or Call Ahead

We continue to welcome interested adults to RCIA every week. RCIA meets on Sunday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. RCIA has year-round admissions so today is as good as any day to make the decision to come to learn about God, faith, Jesus, Christianity, and Catholic beliefs. RCIA uses an adult learning model of conversation and question sharing along with prayer and socializing.

Come make yourself at home if you are a non-Catholic Christian, a non-Christian, a seeker, a doubter, or a Catholic who missed out on learning our Catholic faith when younger. Spouses, fiancées, and friends are welcomed to join their significant other who comes to RCIA. For more information, drop-in or contact the Church Office at 713-869-3783 or email Deacon Larry at deaconlarry@sttheresa.cc.

The Meditation Group is meeting online on Monday Night for Rosary at 6:00 p.m. followed by Lectio Divina and meditation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Please contact Deandra Mackey at 713-869-3783 or d.mackey@sttheresa.cc for more information.

Who actually leads the Church?

Jesus said to Simon, “You are Peter and upon this rock, I will build my Church.”

As the first pope, Peter shepherded the early Christian community and, along with Paul, helped spread it throughout the known world.

The authority Jesus gave Peter was then passed down, across the centuries, to future popes and bishops, who lead the Church today.

Why is this so important? Find out in this short video:

Questions:

How did Simon Peter know that Jesus was the Son of the Living God?
The Church is not a democracy but relies on leadership passed down from the apostles. What do you think of this counter-cultural fact?

After watching, please add a comment sharing your thoughts, or ask any questions you have! We'd love to answer them!

As Catholics, we believe that all we have is a gift from God. Our response in faith is to offer these gifts back to God in gratitude. With gifts of prayer, we pray for our nation, Church, and our parishes. With gifts of treasure, we support our parishes even when we cannot be there in person. Make a gift to St. Theresa Catholic Church by clicking the button below.

Online Giving / Mass Collection

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

St. Theresa Catholic Church invites those interested in adoring our Lord in the Eucharist to commit to one hour every Thursday, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

It's important to have two or more adorers each hour so that Jesus is not left alone. If you would like to commit to adore our Lord for one hour per week, please contact Diana Sepulveda at dsepulveda@smithcarr.com

The Rosary Group meets on Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. (noon). If you are interested to join this group, please contact Deandra Mackey at 713-869-3783 or d.mackey@sttheresa.cc for more information.

Join us on December 4, 2020, at Tour 18 Golf Course for St. Theresa's Annual Golf Tournament! All proceeds will benefit St. Theresa Catholic School and the School Tuition Assistance program.

St. Theresa Catholic School is looking for a Bookkeeper, for more information please click here to contact Melissa Ilski or call the school office at 346-335-1700.

STECC IS NOW ENROLLING

St. Theresa Early Childhood Center is now enrolling toddlers 10 - 23 months
for the 2020-2021 school year.

Please visit our website sttheresa.cc/ecc

We can't wait to have you join our STECC family.

STECC IS NOW ENROLLING

St. Theresa Early Childhood Center is now enrolling (babies and toddlers 23 months and younger) for the 2020-2021 school year.

Please visit our website sttheresa.cc/ecc
We can't wait to have you join our STECC family.

Altar Flowers: September 26- September 27

The flowers on the Altar are in Loving Memory of Carlos Broughton by Mary Angela Broughton.
We wish to thank the parishioners listed below for their contribution to Altar flowers for St. Therese Feast Day.
- Concepcion Family
- Mary Angela Broughton
- Suzanne Hardman
- Craig & Chastity DeVito

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.

FLOWER GUILD

Altar Flowers: August 1-August 2

The Flowers on the Altar are in are in Loving Memory of Raul Caffesse by Elena Caffesse, and
In Loving Memory of Terry & Beverly Gahn by the Riley 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.

We wish to thank everyone who participated in the Clothing Drive to assist a family who lost their home due to Hurricane Laura. Your generous support is greatly appreciated.

Approaching vocational discernment with peace, joy, and confidence

A discernment group for young women, ages 19-30, who will meet together once a month for six months in order to study, pray, and discover their individual vocations or lifetime call from God. The program begins in October and includes refreshments, talks, meditation, adoration, and confession. See the flyer here.

Special Note: Participants in Samuel Group are not simply committing to attend one meeting a month, they are committing to a journey. This means that, outside of the meetings, they must continue contemplating and working on what they learn during the meetings, including discussing their journey and working with a spiritual director.

Registration fee: $30. Meets Tuesdays evenings: Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 15, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, and March 9, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Church.

To register, please use the web link: www.bit.ly/samuelgroup2020

Because of COVID 19, this program will be also offered virtually for those who need or prefer it. The in-person meetings will be held in the church.

CATHOLIC MOBILIZATION NETWORK

Harm, Healing, and Human Dignity: An All-Virtual Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice

Registration is now open!

This October, virtually join impacted persons, experienced practitioners, ministry leaders, and educators for an interactive, prayerful, and accessible conference enlivening Catholic engagement with restorative justice.

ST. JOHN PAUL II FOUNDATION

Together in Holiness

We are excited to share that the sixth annual Together in Holiness marriage enrichment conference will be held on Saturday, September November 7th, at the St. John Paul II Foundation, on the campus of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. The conference will also be offered in an at-home format for this year, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, to allow all couples to participate. This one-day conference will include inspiring keynotes presentations from Danielle Bean, and Steve and Becky Green, as well as Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and Mass. Full and partial scholarships are available, so please inquire. All this information and more can be found at www.TogetherInHoliness.org.