In and About St. Theresa Catholic Church- June 20, 2021
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In and About St. Theresa Catholic Church- June 20, 2021
MAKE TIME FOR PRAYER
Summer is a time for taking some time for ourselves. Father Phil encourages us to
take time to be still and pray.
Look for the latest and most interesting messages from Fr. Phil on the In
Touch playlist. These videos will help us grow in our spiritual life. At St. Theresa's
YouTube channel, you will find original series and popular videos in different
categories.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL IS
OPEN
St. Theresa's Chapel located in the
corner of Haskell St. and Durford St.
is open for silent prayer daily
from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Adoration with Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament will continue on
Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
in the Church.
GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD! HALLELUJAH!
Join us at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday (Vigil Mass), 10:00 a.m., or 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
What the mass online at https://www.sttheresa.cc/online-mass.
In addition to the live stream of our services, watch the Homilies Playlist on our
Youtube channel.
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
Holy Water fonts will remain empty for now
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.
Previous Week Mass Attendance
June 12th -June 13th
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass attendees - 225
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass attendees - 363
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass attendees - 243
Online views - 246
The church office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and
Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call
713-869-3783 or email us at info@sttheresa.cc
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY IS BACK!
Sunday, June 20th, after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
We are pleased to be able to offer coffee and doughnuts in the fellowship hall after
the 10:00 a.m. Mass. After more than a year away, we're so happy to be able to
gather with this sweet treat after mass once again. Come enjoy fellowship and the
hospitality of our St. Theresa community.
THE STUDY PROGRAM "THE MASS" WITH BISHOP BARRON AT ST. THERESA
We may be limited by our humanity but we are empowered by the mysteries and
miracles of the Mass to become transformed just because of our participation.
In the first episode of The Mass titled a Privileged Encounter, Bishop Barron explains
how we are granted our connection to Jesus and Heaven every time we participate.
Come join us on Sunday, June 20th, for a short video at 9:15 a.m., just before
10:00 a.m. Mass in the Fellowship Hall.
Coffee, donuts, food for thought!
For more information about the program, please contact Kate Fitzgerald
at katefitz83@comcast.net
In order to view the videos at home look
for Bishop Barron's section below and
click on the video 'The Mass"
or
visit our website: https://sttheresa.cc
and click on the Flocknote logo (golden
sheep) on the right top corner of the
webpage. That will take you to Flocknote
WHAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO ON EARTH?
In this world, we are not fully united with God. Yet we are closer to him at Mass than
at any other time during our earthly lives. It’s the most important thing you can do on
Earth. Find out why in this short video:
Questions:
How is the structure of the Mass like a gathering of friends?
Name some of the mysteries contained in the Mass.
Explain in your own words Fr. Romano Guardini’s viewpoint that the Mass is a
“supreme form of play.” Next time you go to Mass, identify those playful
experiences.
After watching, please add a comment sharing your thoughts, or ask any questions
you have! We'd love to answer them!
Come in person this Sunday, June 20th, at 9:15 a.m. just before 10:00 a.m.
Mass in the Fellowship Hall and learn what connects you to your biblical
ancestors and your global catholic community. See you there.
Coffee, donuts, food for thought!
St. Theresa will be serving the hungry at Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen,
Thursday, July 8th, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
No cooking or kitchen skills needed, just a desire to serve. Supervised teenagers are
welcome. Please contact Jackie Dumoit, j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc, to sign up.
SOCIAL IN THE PARK (family-friendly)
The young adult group will be gathering at the Memorial Park playground, Saturday,
June 26th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Bring your own chair/blanket, beverages, snacks, kickball game, or whatever else
you'd like. Kids and dogs are welcome! For more information or to join the Young Ad
group, please contact Allison at young-adults@sttheresa.cc
For more information about future events please go to
https://sttheresa.cc/young-adults-group
GROWING IN FAITH
Nicole Vecchio, a parishioner at St. Theresa, talks about through the Covid
pandemic her faith has grown and her desire to be Confirmed. She goes on to
discuss how St. Theresa helped her through the pandemic and how special the
parish is to her.
NEEDS FOR CASA JUAN DIEGO
The needs for Casa Juan Diego this week are as follows:
bottled water
pack n' play
baby formula (Similac, blue lid)
backpacks for children
wheelchairs, rolling walkers
adult diapers and underpads for the bed for paralyzed people
wipes for adults and for babies
small bottles of cooking oil.
Please bring your donations to any of the weekend masses. For more information
please contact Jackie Dumoit at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc
ST. THERESA MISSION AND MINISTRY GOALS 2021-2025
During the first quarter of 2021, St. Theresa Mission and Ministry Implementation
Committee was entrusted with the task of selecting goals to implement in the near
term (2025) from among 22 goals promulgated from the Strategic Plan Task Teams.
See our Plan Summary here.
Our vision statement: “Solidarity in Christ: Let no one walk alone” which is about
love, connection, relationship, and belonging, is a way to reflect on the nature of the
Holy Trinity and who we are being called to be as disciples of Christ who chose to
live in solidarity with us.
THE GOALS
The Committee chose five goals and assigned each goal a title:
Spirituality and Adult Formation
Dedicated Welcoming Ministry
Social Justice in Action
Interpersonal Communications Connection
Embracing Young Adults Ministry
MORE INFORMATION
If you would like to learn more please visit https://sttheresa.cc/2025StrategicPlan
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 at
https://sttheresa.churchgiving.com or
visit StTheresa.cc and click
“Stewardship Donations” under the
“Giving” tab.
Thank you for supporting our mission.
Use your credit card, checking, or savings account today!
Click the button to get started:ONLINE GIVING / MASS
COLLECTION
For cash and check contributions please mail your envelope to St. Theresa
Catholic Church at 6622 Haskell St. | Houston TX | 77007
JULY 10th- 11th, IN THE NARTHEX AND ONLINE
Are you familiar with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? They are one of Houston’s
oldest Catholic organizations serving the needs of the poor through their unique
Home Visit Ministry. The Society is looking forward to celebrating their150TH
Anniversary this year! You, too, can be a part of this historic event by supporting this
year’s Annual Black Box Collection and ensuring their programs continue providing
basic needs assistance to the poor. Check out their 2020 Annual Report to learn
more about their services: https://www.svdphouston.org/financial-informationBE 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. 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.
"Contribute to the needs of the holy ones,j exercise hospitality. " (Romans 12:13)
St. Theresa is building a great usher team, make this opportunity yours!
Please contact Jackie Dumoit at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1813.
https://sttheresa.cc/ushers
https://sttheresa.cc/liturgical-ministriesGet to know your lectors. This week the following parishioners will be reading at
mass:
Saturday, June 19, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Keith Kaposta
Emily Lopez
Sunday, June 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
Pete Musgrove
Sandra Derby
Sunday, June 20, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Richard Hall
Ann Bixby
If you want to participate in this ministry, please contact Jackie Dumoit at
346-335-1813 or at j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc.
For more information about lectors, please go to https://sttheresa.cc/lectors
To register use this link https://sttheresa.cc/liturgical-ministries
ALTAR FLOWERS
June 19th - June 20thThe flowers on the altar are in celebration of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of
Dorothy and James Urbanovsky.
The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of Norman Chersky on Father's
Day.
St. Theresa's Altar is adorned with flowers each week and is totally dependent upon
donors who sponsor the flowers. Please consider sponsoring an arrangement with a
donation of $75.00 in memory of a loved one, a celebration of an anniversary, a First
Holy Communion or Confirmation, a birthday, or any special event.
Please contact Mary-Ann Virgilio at 352-212-2961 to place your request two weeks
in advance. Thank you.
GIVE THE GIFT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION
Combining faith with learning creates a well-rounded and well-prepared student. As
an Angel Sponsor, you provide financial support to families who desire the spiritual,
moral, and intellectual growth fostered by a Catholic, faith-based school.
Donate a full year of tuition - $10,400
Donate a full semester of tuition - $5,200
Donate a half-semester of tuition - $2,600
Donate a month's tuition (based on 10-month installments)- $1040
If you are interested in becoming an Angel Sponsor please contact Cynthia Garza
at 346-335-1810 or cynthia.garza@sttheresa.ccPART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER
St. Theresa is looking for a General Maintenance Worker who will perform general
maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing,
electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other systems.
Evening working hours 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Occasional weekend workdays
availability is desired but not required.
For more information about this position, please go to https://sttheresa.cc/
employment
Suitable candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Enrique Benitez at
e.benitez@sttheresa.cc.
UNBOUND
THANK YOU FOR INVITING UNBOUND TO ST. THERESA
Dear Parishioners UNBOUND would like to take this opportunity to thank you for
your kindness in welcoming us to speak on behalf of deserving children, youth, and
elders in need. 54 of them now have new friends at your parish. Your generous and
strong Faith and your continuing fidelity to the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
are indeed a blessing. I am personally grateful for all the thoughtful attention you
provided to me. --- If you have not yet done so and would like to form an alliance of
friendship with a child, a teenager, a seminarian, an elder, or a child with special
needs, call 1-800-875-6564. Or contact our website at www.unbound.org
Sincerely,
Fr Cyrus Gallagher, Capuchin
cyrusgallagher38@gmail.comTOGETHER IN HOLINESS
Together in Holiness Marriage Conference
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation
Registration: $59/couple and $35/individual
Early Bird discount available until August 2.
Scholarships available upon request; please inquire.
On-site childcare (2-12yrs); pre-registration required.
For more information, please visit togetherinholiness.org or email
th@forlifeandfamily.org.
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: www.
houstonpolice.org
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
PARISH AND SCHOOL DIRECTORY
6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007 Phone: 713-869-3783 Fax: 713-869-3784
PastorFr. Phil Lloyd
britishbulldog@sttheresa.cc
Deacons Community Engagement
Deacon Dwight Coles, Larry Payne
deacondwight@sttheresa.cc ljpayne06@aol.com
Deacon Larry Vaclavik,
deaconlarry@sttheresa.cc Volunteer Coordinator
Jackie Dumoit
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Parish j.dumoit@sttheresa.cc
Deandra Mackey
d.mackey@sttheresa.cc
Director of Technology
Mary Ann Virgilio
Zach Wilson
maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc
zach.wilson@sttheresa.cc
Parish Manager
Sacramental Records
Enrique Benitez
Mary Bloom
e.benitez@sttheresa.cc
m.bloom@sttheresa.cc
Capital Campaign
Johanna Bransford Director of Maintenance
j.bransford@sttheresa.cc Andras Bandi
andras.bandi@sttheresa.cc
Development Director
Cynthia Garza
cynthia.garza@sttheresa.cc St. Theresa School
www.facebook.com/StTheresaCatholicSchool
Accounting Principal
Jeanette B. Deciderio
Melissa Ilski
j.deciderio@sttheresa.cc
melissa.ilski@sttheresa.cc
Tedd Archabal Director of Admissions
t.archabal@sttheresa.cc
Kelly McCarty
Melissa Swanson k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc
m.swanson@sttheresa.cc
School Accounting
Grant Goodland
Pastoral Associate Matrimony/Annulment grant.goodland@sttheresa.cc
App./Funerals
Flor Portillo
Patrick Miral
flor.portillo@sttheresa.cc
p.miral@sttheresa.cc School Administrative Assistant
Rhonda Lastovica
Baptisms r.lastovica@sttheresa.cc
Anne Coles
baptism@sttheresa.cc
Early Childhood Center
10:00 a.m. Mass Choir Director/Organist/Media
facebook.com/steccmemorialpark
Ministry Coordinator
Director
Stephen Schad
Melanie Leadingham
s.schad@sttheresa.cc
melanie.leadingham@sttheresa.cc
Director of Admissions
Communications Kelly McCarty
Veronica Benitez
k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc
v.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Chris Jonesc.jones@sttheresa.cc
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