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We so often get Advent muddled with Christmas," laments Father Phil, with "our tinsel, our bells, our trees, our gifts, and our parties." Father Phil challenges us to let this Advent be a time of waiting in joyful anticipation.

You can join Father Phil by signing up for the World Community for Christian Meditation "Daily Wisdom" newsletter here: bit.ly/wccm-subscribe

Virtual Advent book club begins
Tuesday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. over Zoom!

To register please email Nancy Cochran at n.cochran@sttheresa.cc or call 713-869-3783.

Order your copy of Henri Nouwen's "A Restless Soul" from Amazon today: https://amzn.to/3nOD7ic

Our seasonal charity and toy drive has begun and a display is set up in the narthex of the church. Each card represents a need from a local charity. We are collecting donations of toys, linens, toiletries, and baby essentials from November 14th until December 20th. To participate, choose a card and bring the specific item to the church or office, or buy directly from our Amazon wishlist and have it shipped to St. Theresa. Any questions, please contact Jackie Dumoit at j.dumoit@stttheresa.cc

Thank you for your generosity.

Join St. Theresa Catholic community in person or online at sttheresa.cc/online-mass or on our Youtube channel to hear the Word of God and take part in the passion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

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

November 21st - November 22nd Attendance
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass attendees - 94
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass attendees - 162
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass attendees - 146
Online views - 375
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

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Online Giving / Mass Collection

Pledged gifts allow St. Theresa Catholic Church an opportunity to budget with an actual income in mind.

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
https://sttheresa.churchgiving.com or visit StTheresa.cc and click “Stewardship
Donations” under the “Giving” tab.

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

Thank you for supporting our mission.

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. To register, please go to https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sdf/event/817905

Please join us in celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day with Mass on Saturday, December 12, at 8:00 a.m. in the Church.

This mass will be celebrated in Spanish and it will be broadcasted on our website https://sttheresa.cc/online-mass.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCSC)

Jingle Bell Express

CCSC has invited volunteers from St. Theresa to help at their Jingle Bell Express event on Thursday, December 10th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Jingle Bell Express is the annual toy distribution that brings holiday cheer to families in the Houston area. Volunteers will be outside (rain or shine) filling family cars with presents. Please note, you will be on your feet the whole time and you must commit to staying the whole 5 hours. CCSC only allowed 6 volunteers at this time, so if you'd like to help at the Jingle Bell Express, please contact Jackie Dumoit, at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc.

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

KSP Blood Drive

Join us for the KSP Blood Drive!
December 13th and December 14th

711 W. 17th St
Houston, Tx 77008

We need a few more people to sign up to donate blood.
You can click the link below to sign up for your time slot!
All successful donors will receive a FREE antibody test.

Sunday, December 13th: https://www.commitforlife.org/.../drive_schedule/326239
Monday, December 14th: https://www.commitforlife.org/.../drive_schedule/326212

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON

Depression Recognition Awareness

The current pandemic has resulted in a prolonged period of isolation for many, which could lead to depression. Catholic Mutual Group has featured this topic in its Health Enews communicating information regarding the signs of depression, treatment, and intervention. This is a very helpful resource to raise your awareness.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY

Baroque Holiday Masterpieces

While this Christmas season may look a little differently than usual, we're happy to announce that we are presenting a collection of Baroque holiday masterpieces, including pieces from Handel's glorious Messiah from December 4-6.

We would like to invite you and your congregations to attend our socially distanced programs at a discounted rate of 25% off. We are also happy to offer a livestream of the performance on Saturday, December 5th, that may be enjoyed from home. In times of strife, we hope the music we offer may serve to bring peace and solace to the world.

We thank you and wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy Christmas season.