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SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

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Saturday Sábado 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Domingo 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Weekdays Entre Semana

Monday-Friday: after each Mass Tuesday-Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

(Miércoles 6:00 p.m. en Español)

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Monday—Friday 6:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

Miércoles (Español)

7:00 p.m.

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8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Anticipatory Sunday Mass

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7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Español), 10:00 a.m., Noon,

2:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

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CONTENTS

From the Pastor………………………….…………… Ministerios en Español…….…..…………....……...….. Del Pastor……………………………….....…..……… St. Theresa Catholic School………………..……….... 33 Day Marian Consecration Program……………... Faith Formation………...…………………..………….. Mass Intentions……………………………….……….. Weekly Schedule of Events…………………………… St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Report……………....…... Time to Prepare for a New Year……………....…….. Daily Scripture Readings……………………………… Parish Ministries in English………………...…….…… Parish contact information………………......................

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On the cover: Maíno, Fray Juan Bautista. Adoración de los pastores.

1611-1613, oil on canvas, Museo del Prado, Madrid.

The parish office will be closed

Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

We will re-open on Wednesday,

December 28, 2016.

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FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Parishioners, Friends, Neighbors, Drop-Ins and Passers-by, Merry Christmas!

The lights and the sights of the season surround us. And here in Sugar Land, in unison with many parishes throughout the world, we sing the familiar opening line of a beloved Christ-mas hymn: Adeste fideles læti triumphantes! O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! Maybe this rings true for you. Maybe it doesn’t. Maybe your life as of late has been filled with more disappointments or setbacks than triumphs. Perhaps this year has been anything but joyful for you – marked by the loss of a loved one, the wounds of a vicious political cy-cle, or the heartbreaking images of pain and violence on the news (or in your news feed). Maybe the struggle to stay faithful to God has become more difficult; maybe you left that struggle long ago. No matter what, the invitation still rings out: Come.

O come, in your joy and your wonder, your hurt and confusion. Come, because God knows you at your best and at your worst, and wants to be with you anyway. Come, because the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. As Our Lord says him-self, “Come, you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Regardless of where you’re coming from, we are glad that you came. Saint Theresa Catho-lic Church is a place that stands ready to help you accept that invitation in an ever deeper way in your life. Call, e-mail, or write any time – all year long. Or just drop by the church or chapel for a few minutes of quiet with the King of Angels, now in flesh appearing. Whether you are here for a visit or to stay, come, let us adore Him. Welcome home.

@YÜA XâÜxÄ `tÇétÇÉ

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I P : Pase a la oficina parroquial de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes o puede tomar una forma en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y entregársela a un ujier. G : La guardería esta abierta du-rante la misa de 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. No necesita hacer reservación.

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P B I : A los padres se les pide que inscriban a su hijo(a) para el bautismo. Deben traer el certi-ficado de nacimiento del niño a la oficina de la parroquia, y asistir a una clase pre-bautismal. Se anima a los padrinos asistir a la clase. Los padrinos deben de ser mayor de dieciséis (16) años, católicos practicantes, confirmados y si esta casado, tiene que estar casado por la iglesia católica. Las clases se ofrecen el Segundo domingo de cada mes a las 3:15 p.m. en el Centro de Vida Familiar. A los padres se les pide de favor que no lleven a sus hijos a la clase. Se les dará Certificado de asistencia al final de la clase aquellos padres o padrinos que no bauti-zaran en Santa Teresa. Por favor llame a la oficina para inscribirse a la clase al 281-494-1156 y hable con Michelle Rodríguez. La Próxima clase es el 8 de Enero a las 3:15 p.m. P M E : Las personas que deseen contraer matrimonio aquí en la Iglesia de Santa Teresa, Son invitados a asistir una entrevista de prepa-ración matrimonial. Esto es obligatorio para comenzar el proceso de preparación. Es para las parejas que no están casados y para las parejas que están casadas civilmente o que viven juntos. Por favor pre inscríbase llaman-do al 281-494-1156. El seminario se celebra cada otro mes, el segundo jueves de mes. El próximo seminario es el Jueves 12 de Enero del 2017 en el Salón FLC-A C : Nuestro Catecismo en español se ofrece de Septiembre a Mayo, los domin-gos de 9:30 a 11:00 a.m. para grados de Kín-der al 8 grado. Catequesis es un proceso conti-nuo de evangelización, educación, formación y conversión que dura toda la vida. Para mas información por favor llame a la oficina de Catequesis de lunes a viernes al 281-494-1156 de 8:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. D S : Para los niños que desean la formación para los Sacra-mentos de Primera Reconciliación (confesión) y la Sagrada Comunión. Esta clase es en con-junto con su catequesis. Los niños deben tener mínimo siete (7) años al comienzo del año escolar. Las clases son un domingo al mes a la 1:00 p.m.

C B : Católico Básico es para padres de niño que asisten a cateque-sis por primera vez y desean prepararse para la formación de Sacramentos de Reconcilia-ción y Comunión. Esta clase es un martes al mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunita-rio de la Parroquia. Esta clase es obligatoria para los padres solamente.

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A C : El grupo se reúne los martes a las 7:00 p.m., en el edifi-cio de CCE. Para mayor Información por favor llame a Myrla Vanegas al 281-277-2730.

C R : Se reúne en la capilla de la iglesia los Jueves de 7:00-9:00 p.m. a partir de el mes de Septiembre. Para mas información llame a Rocio Padilla 832-573-3713 C B : Este grupo esta abier-to a la comunidad, se reúne los viernes a las 6:30 pm. Para información: Ramel Ascencio 281-684-4235.

C F S V - M : El coro práctica los lunes a las

7:00 p.m. y cantan en la misa del domingo a las 8:00 a.m. o 2:00 p.m. Para mas informa-ción llame a Susan al 281-494-1156 ext 291

E B : El Grupo se reúne los domingos después de Misa de 8:00 a.m. (los meses de Agosto a Mayo). Para mas infor-mación llame a el Sr. Larry Ponce de León, 281-250-9651

D S C : El pri-mer viernes de mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las de 6:00 p.m. Información: Loreto Casi-llas 832-525-3710 o Maricela Ponce 832-896-8289. F M , M

A : Quieres amar a Je-sús de todo Corazón? Imita a María. El gru-po se reúne los Martes en el Salón B-5 de 7:00-8:00 p.m. Para mas información llamar a Elsa Galindo al 713-534-7395. I V P : Desea llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina a casa una semana? Regístrese después de misa o llame a Elvira Morales al 281-682-0626. L L M : El grupo se reúne los Lunes a las 6:30 p.m. Para información con Estella Rodríguez al 832-396-6071 o Jaime Abreu 832-418-2287. M V : Desea llevar el Crucifijo y Libro de Oraciones a su casa y rezar por vocaciones sacerdotales y religio-sas. Para mas información llame a el Sr. Sam Magana al 281-499-2682 o la Sra. Maria Elena Rico 281-277-5776.

R G : El rosario se reza el día 12 de cada mes en la capilla de la iglesia a las 7:00 p.m. Para información llame a Janie Leos al 281-240-7938.

P F N : Es segu-ra, saludable y efectiva al igual para concebir, o posponer embarazos y es conforme a lo que la Iglesia Católica ensena sobre la belleza del ser humano y su capacidad para cooperar con Dios y dar vida. Para mas información llame a Irma Roman al 832-287-7333. A A : La Gracia de Dios nunca se acaba. Esto es únicamente con el fin de ayudar a todos aquellos que tengan proble-mas con el alcohol. Para mas información llame al Sr. Oscar Santaella al 832-359-4543

O V : Taller de Oración y Vida se reúne en el Salón: B9 cada Lunes por 15 semanas. Para más información con: Andrea Cortez Tel. 281-451-7848 o e-mail: [email protected]

ATENCION

Entrenamiento Para Ministros de Eucaristía, Sacristanes y Lectores

Domingo 15 de Enero

del 2017

Se recomienda para todos interesados nuevos (es obliga-

torio) y veteranos

Horario:

6:30 – 7:30 pm Entrenamiento para Lectores 7:30 – 8:30 pm Entrenamiento para Ministros de Eucaristía 8:30 – 9:00 pm Entrenamiento de Sacristán

Llamen a la oficina de la Iglesia para registrar su nombre y mencionen que es su interés:

(281-494-1156)

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¡V I C ! Si tienes 17 años de edad o más y no has sido bautizado, o has sido bautizado en otra comunidad de fe, o bautizado Católico pero que nun-ca has recibido la Primera Comu-nión, entonces RICA es para ti! La próxima reunión de Iniciación será el Miércoles 4 de Enero del 2017 de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salón B6. Estos encuentros informa-les están estructurados para respon-der a tus preguntas acerca de la Iglesia católica.

Póngase en contacto con: Elsa Galindo al

713-534-7395 (durante el día) Alejandro González al

832-519-3847 (después de las 4:00 pm)

Si usted, su hijo o alguien a quien usted conoce, tiene entre 7 y 16 años de edad, no haya sido bautiza-do o ha sido bautizado en otra co-munidad de fe, tenemos el proceso de RICA propio para cada grupo de diferentes edades. Las sesiones de Iniciación son todos los miércoles a las 6:30 pm. Por favor haga una cita en la oficina al teléfono 281-494-1156 para registrar su familia y los niños antes de atender la primera sesión.

RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS

(RICA)

DEL PASTOR

Mas anuncios en español en pagina 10….

Estimados Parroquianos, Amigos, Vecinos, Huéspedes y Pasajeros, ¡Feliz Navidad! Las luces y los adornos de la temporada nos rodean. Y aquí en Sugar Land, al unísono con muchas parroquias a través del mundo, cantamos la familiar línea de apertura de un amado himno navideño: ¡Adeste fide-les læti triumphantes! ¡Venid, fieles, gozosos y triunfantes! Quizás esto suene cierto para ti. Quizás no. Quizás tu vida últimamente se ha llenado con más decepciones o contratiempos que triunfos. Quizás este año haya sido todo menos alegre para ti – marcado por la pérdida de un ser querido, las heridas de un ciclo político vicioso, o las imáge-nes desgarradoras de dolor y violencia en las noticias (o en tu red de noticias). Quizás la lucha por permanecer fiel a Dios se ha vuelto más difícil; quizás dejaste esa lucha hace mucho tiempo. No importa cuál sea, la invitación sigue diciendo: Ven.

Venid, en vuestra alegría y en vuestra maravilla, vuestro dolor y con-fusión. Ven, porque Dios te conoce en tu mejor y en tu peor momento, y quiere estar contigo de todas maneras. Ven, porque la Luz brilla en la oscuridad, y la oscuridad no puede vencerla. Como dice nuestro Señor, “Ven, tu que trabajas y estas agobiado, y yo te daré descanso”.

Independientemente de dónde vienes, estamos contentos de que hayas venido. La Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa es un lugar que está listo para ayudarte a aceptar esa invitación de una manera cada vez más profunda en tu vida. Llamar, enviar un correo electrónico o escribir en cualquier momento – durante todo el año. O simplemente pasar por la Iglesia o la capilla por unos minutos de silencio con el Rey de los Án-geles, ahora en carne apareciendo. Si estás aquí para visitar o para quedarte, ven, adorémosle. Bienvenido a casa.

@YÜA XâÜxÄ `tÇétÇÉ

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SAINT THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

-THE GRIFFIN NEWS-

S S 5K Save the date, St. Theresa Catholic School and Parish members! The 5K Steps for Students is an annual event hosted by the Archdiocese of Gal-veston-Houston where schools within our diocese can come together to raise awareness and support for Catholic education. To sponsor a runner from our school (including Fr. Eurel!) visit Steps4students.org.

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Fr. Stephen B. Reynolds St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Catholic Church 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd Houston, TX 77084-1599

Fr. Robert Matzinger 15715 Stonehaven Dr.

Houston, TX 77059

Fr. Roy J. Oggero C/O St. Dominic Village

Tower Building Room 506 2401 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, TX 77021-2023

Fr. Carlos De La Torre St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

9217 E. Avenue L Houston, TX 77012-2727

Fr. Christopher Nguyen St. Matthias Catholic Church

302 Magnolia Blvd Magnolia, TX 77355-8535

Fr. Miguel Alvizures St. Lawrence Catholic Church

120 N. Gatewood Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

C L C Join the Saint Theresa School Choir for Christmas Lessons and Carols—January 7th at 7:00 pm in the church. More than a concert, the evening will feature readings from scripture and an opportunity to pray with a lovely repertoire of music that reflects the beauty of the Christmas sea-son (which doesn't end until January 9th, the Baptism of the Lord!). We hope to see you there.

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During the CCE school year (Sept.-May) classes are offered at the following times: Preschool CCE is in rooms B3 – B5 dur-ing the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten CCE is available on Sun-days at 10:00 a.m. or Mondays at 4:15 p.m. Elementary CCE is on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Children are asked to go directly to the classrooms.

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Questions or comments, please contact Roland Millare, the director of Middle School CCE, at [email protected]

Middle School Faith Formation meets on Mondays & Tuesdays (Sept.-May) at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Building/School

Sacrament Sunday is for all children in formation to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Any questions to Paul Stoessel, Director of Elementary CCE at [email protected] or at 281-830-3804.

Catholic 101 is for all parents of first-year CCE children who are preparing for Sac-rament of Reconciliation and First Com-munion. This is for parents only. Children are invited to attend CCE during this time.

Contact our Director of Youth Ministry and H.S. Faith Formation, Joseph Mastrangelo at [email protected] with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!

Is God calling you to something more? Come explore the Catholic Church!

If you are seventeen years of age or older and are: unbaptized, baptized in another faith community, or a baptized Catholic who has never received your First Holy Communion, then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for you!

The next Inquiry Gathering will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. You may begin the process at any time dur-

ing the year. Free babysitting is available upon request. Bring your spouse or friend, if you’d like. These informal gatherings are structured to answer your ques-tions about the Catholic Church. The RCIA team is ready to walk your journey of

faith with you.

Contact Lynda Knoche at 281-450-1400 or by e-mail: [email protected].

If you, your child or someone you know is between the ages of seven and sixteen,

not baptized or baptized in another faith community, we have an RCIA process suit-ed to your age group. Inquiry sessions are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with Paul Stoessel via phone (281-494-1156) or e-mail

([email protected]) prior to attending your first session.

R.C.I.A. NEWS

There will be NO Oratory

December 21st and December 28th

due to the Christmas Break Holiday.

We wish you and your family a

very Merry Christmas and a

Blessed New Year!

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M S Monday, December 26, 2016 St. Stephen 6:45 a.m. Frank & Anne Osina 8:30 a.m. Deacon Don Senger Tuesday, December 27 St. John the Apostle 6:45 a.m. Mario L. Zamora 8:30 a.m. Ricardo Sapon Wednesday, December 28 The Holy Innocents 6:45 a.m. Rita D’Souza 8:30 a.m. Deacon Don Senger 7:00 p.m. Pascual Banan Thursday, December 29 Octave of Christmas 6:45 a.m. Amber Joy Devera 8:30 a.m. Anna Nguyen Friday, December 30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 6:45 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. W. Fulks 8:30 a.m. Patricia Linder Saturday, December 31 Octave of Christmas 8:30 a.m. All Souls 5:00 p.m. Deacon Frank Cromer Sunday, January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God 7:00 a.m. Pro-Life Intentions 8:00 a.m. Maria del Carmen Aguilar 10:00 a.m. Club Unidad 12:00 p.m. Rachel Santos 2:00 p.m. Anita Morales 5:00 p.m. Esperanza Linda Gabriel One may request Mass intentions by visit-ing the parish office during regular busi-ness hours. Mass intentions are available two (2) months in advance only.

P E Monday, December 26 7:15 p.m. Ensayo Coro Fraternidad

Tuesday, December 27 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Prayer, B1/7 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida, Gro. 2, B9 Wednesday, December 28 10:00 a.m. Mothers Play Group, FLC-A 5:00 p.m. String Orchestra Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Group, FLC - B 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 29 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6 4:30 p.m. Flos Cantum (Children’s choir) 6:00 p.m. Carmelites Meeting 7:00 p.m. Encuentro Matrimonial, B6

Friday, December 30 6:30 p.m. Catecismo y Biblia, B1/7

Saturday, December 31 9:00 a.m. Learn English Ministry 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary, CCE 9:30 a.m. Rosary Group, B6

Sunday, January 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. Bible Class, CC 3:30 p.m. Jubilate Deo Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Rosary Group, Emmaus Chapel

S O December 18, 2016 $ 49,116 Online Giving $ 5,741 Total $ 54,857

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Totals as of December 18, 2016 Goal $ 205,000 Pledged $ 192,460 Payments $ 188,039 Payments Due $ 16,960

469 Participants

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O N L I N E G I V I N G

The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution ac-count and scheduling. This option can be a great way to support your church consistently and bolster your commitment to charity. If you would like to begin online giving, visit the link on our website or call Diane Senger: 281-494-1156. www.SugarLandCatholic.com

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There is a need for

chairpersons to represent our 2017 bazaar,

which will take place in May of 2017. Please consider joining the bazaar committee in this

enjoyable community event.

For more information, please

contact the parish office: 281-494-1156.

Thanksgiving After Mass I thank you, holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, who deigned to feast me, sinful and unworthy servant, with the precious body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, not for any merit of mine, but only be-cause of your merciful goodness. And I pray that this Holy Communion, far from con-demning me to punishment, may bring about my pardon and salvation, encompassing me with the armor of faith and the shield of a good will. By it let my vices be done away, all lustful desires extinguished. May it advance me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and every other virtue. Let it be strong defense against the wiles of all my enemies, visible and invisible, allaying for me every disturbance of flesh and spirit, binding me firmly to you, the one true God, and bringing my last hour to a happy close. I pray, too, that it may be your pleasure to call my sinful self one day to that banquet, wonderful past all telling, where you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, feast your saints with the vision of yourself, who are true light, the fulfillment of all desires, the joy that knows no ending, gladness unalloyed, and perfect bliss: through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Thomas Aquinas

SVDP Report for November 2016

Utilities $ 4,422.00 Housing assistance $ 1,975.00 Food Pantry $ 3,482.00 Gift Cards $ 97.00 Total $ 9,976.00 Clients served: 687 Bags of food: 500 Volunteers: 49 The Ministry to the Poor Sunday collection for November totaled $12,916.00. The continued generosity of St. Theresa Parish allows us to provide limited financial and non-perishable food assistance to those in need in our Parish and Sugar Land community. We appreciate the continued assis-tance and support you help provide. We also appreciate the Sugar Canes, and many individual parishioners that contrib-ute to our needs. H.E.B. Grocery Store is very generous in their continued support for the Food Pantry, as well. Our pantry is seeing an increase in the demand for toilet pa-per, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, and dia-pers for newborns thru 2 yr. olds. We are always in need of the following: flour, sugar, cooking oil, peanut butter, jelly, soups, cereals, beans, cake mixes, and all non-perishable items. Thank you! -SVDP Staff

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P R : We kindly request that all families of our parish be registered before registering for CCE or sacramental preparation classes. Registra-tion and change forms are available in the vestibule of the church and in the parish office. To update your parish information, please call the parish office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. B P I : Parents are asked to register their child for Baptism, to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the parish office, and to attend a pre-Baptism class. Godparents are en-couraged to attend class. Godparents must be at least sixteen years of age, practicing Catholics, Confirmed, and if married, married through the Church. Classes are offered the first Friday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Parents are kindly asked not to bring their children to the class. Certificates of attendance for the baptism preparation are provided at the end of the class for those who are not baptizing at St. Theresa Church. Please call the office to register for the class at 281-494-1156, Ext. 228. The next class will be on Friday, February 3, 2017. M P : Those who wish to be mar-ried at St. Theresa Church are asked to attend a mar-riage preparation seminar. The seminar is held every other month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register by calling 281-494-1156. The next seminar will be Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

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December 26, 2016 through January 1, 2017 Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Nativity of the Lord: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Day: Is 57:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]

L S 26 de Diciembre del 2016 al 1 de Enero del 2017 Lunes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Martes: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Miércoles: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Mt 2:13-18 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lc 2:36-40 Viernes: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Domingo: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66); Gal 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 La Natividad del Señor: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88); Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97); Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-8 [1-5, 9-14]

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G S M : The hopelessness and sadness that comes from experiencing the loss of a loved one can leave us frozen in place, just trying to cope with everyday life. Support groups are an important tool for finding hope and coping tools on this journey. We are a group of compassionate lay people who also have experienced the death of someone we dearly loved. Join us to listen and share, because no one should grieve alone! For more information please contact Sandy Barber at 281-633-9090 or [email protected]. Perpetual Adoration Ministry: The perpetual adoration ministry is a Eucharistic devotion where people commit to taking an hour to praise and worship Jesus before the Most Blessed Sacrament. The hour you sign up for is spent in silent prayer and meditation. You may bring your own prayer books, use the books in the chapel, read the Bible, pray the rosary, or just sit and enjoy the peace that comes from simply being in the Presence of God. Adoration is in the Emmaus Chapel, it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information please contact Rebecca Freeman (281) 844-4616. C U : Our vision is to be a service ministry organ-ization, effectively using our gifts and talents to serve the needs within and outside our community. Our mission is to actively encourage involvement in church activities by mem-bers of our Spanish-speaking community, to take the lead in celebrating religious feasts, to be available and lend a helping hand to both the church and fellow parishioners, and to pro-mote higher education by granting scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are registered parishioners. For more information please contact George Morales, Jr. at 281-565-5469. Lay Carmelites Ministry: The Lay Carmelites are an order, not an organization. They are one of the oldest religious orders that follow the contemplative life. They live their daily lives in a secular society, evangelizing, serving, and follow-ing the examples of the many Carmelite Saints. For more information please contact Tonie Arizpe at 832-715-6281.

M B B Please contact Cheryl Pospisil ([email protected]) with any updates to the Military bulletin board in the narthex. This in-cludes adding new pictures or updating the information currently on the board. Photos (with accompanying descriptions) can also be dropped off at the church office.

L E I S G : The group meets the 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9:00 p.m., monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group pro-vides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shan-non Lassen at 832-978-6716 or [email protected].

B A : Submissions to the bulletin are due on the Friday (10 days) before the Sunday of publication. Send bulletin notices to Michelle Rivas at [email protected] or FAX: 281-242-1393. E-B : Visit our parish website and click on the link to sign up for our bi-monthly e-blast. Every two weeks, an e-mail will be sent directly to your computer or smart phone with updated information about parish schedules, events, and more. Sign up today! G P : Gabriel Project is seeking monetary or material donations for our pregnant women. Please contact Pina @ 281-650-1225/ [email protected] M E : Are you looking for a new way to let your spouse know you love them in the midst of your jobs, carpooling the kids, and trying to keep up with your house, pool, and yard? Tell him or her they're still #1 in your life... share a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend with each other. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 or on-line at www.houstonme.org. M P -L R : The first Sunday of each month we pray the Rosary to end abortion. Sunday, January 1, 2017 we will pray the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. inside the Church and after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in front of the Right to Life Monu-ment. N : The nursery will be closed Sunday, December 25th and Sunday January 1st. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. For more in-formation contact Andrea Ramsey at 281-725-0127. P R : If you are grieving from a past abortion, contact a member of our Pro-Life team (see page 15) or our diocesan Project Rachel ministry coordinator, Julie Fritsch, for

S . T ’ M ’ P : Mothers and chil-dren welcome! We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second Wednes-day of the month at a fun location determined a few days prior. Contact: Kim Phalen at 832-535-0715 for more information.

The St. Basil Knights of Columbus Council #4204 wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas, and our thanks for your sup-port throughout the year for our fundraising efforts for charity. If your New Year’s resolutions call for a commitment to char-ity and service and you would like to inquire about becoming a knight, please contact our membership director Stephen Frontera (281-410-1632) or our website (www.kc4204.org) for information. We meet on the first and third Monday of the month at St. Basil’s Hall across the street from the sanctuary. The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fra-ternal service organization. Charity is the foremost principle of the Knights, and our philanthropic efforts go to fund a vari-ety of worthy causes, including Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, the Vicarius Christi Fund, and disaster relief.

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P S Omnipotent and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy sick servant, N., for whom we beg the aid of Thy loving mercy, that, with his bodily health restored, he may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Fr. Roy Oggero Margarita Iglesias Dr. Albert Romano Cathy See Carlos Trejos Bill Murray Virginia Siwa Gloria Ortiz Maria Ewah Maria Pimentel Martha Kocich Ilse Viteri Adela Cuate Adalberta M. De Tristan Bernice Guess JoAnn Duncan Linda Patin Rufus Segura Joseph Stovall Robert Byrd Ann Neslony Priscilla Ruiz Julian Villarreal Anola Lee Cynthia Cantu Theresa Ebarb John Hallberg Terri Giaimis Pamela Montferrand Carol Ann Barley Larry Klaus Janie Segura Karen Cromer Sara Aguirre Alfaro Martin (Marty) Stieb Myriam Chavez Evelyn Bartos John Arroyo Enrique Barajas Peter Bohmer Matt Pici Jose Reymond Jaimes Marilyn Nelson Elmo Ordeneaux Jeannine Scates Mydra Pitre Gwen Salisbury Frances Scott Mary Camacho Martha Gonzalez Lillie Beserra Mami Lopez Matthew Cortes

Darlene Marshall Danny Terral Patricia Shannon Daniele Smith June & Wilma Narvacan Richard Harnois Bolivia Schlabech Amalia Ponce DeLeon Margarita M. de Padilla Mary Bates Dolores Heitman Kevin Cisneros Sal Salinas Rina Antonia Rivas Jorge Medina JoAnne Henry Juanita I Muniz Balvino Renoj Charlie McDonald Chris Cromer Jewel Truong Paula Johnson Bob Sullivent Bob Roberts Mary Cook Servando Alfaro Lawrance Santiago Doris Gijon Alberto Portillo Robert Andrews Lillian Campbell Melquiades Martinez Ana Daisy Valencia Joyce Franklin Bill Crosby Cathy Mewis Josefina Rivera Brittany Dodson Sandra Aguilar Jeannine Pencak Teresinha B. Bitdinger Rita Nauck Hertha Meyer Alice Hicks

From a sudden and unprovided death, deliver us, O Lord. -Indulgence. 300 days

P R P F D Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. We remember with gratitude, and pray for God’s mercy upon: Deacon Frank Cromer, Deacon Don Senger, Jill Cutway, Anita Rodriguez, Rafael Gijon, Morris Lee Voelkel, Betty Goehring, Curtis Osborne, Richard Beserra, Mildred Matocha, Joseph Tri Nguyen, Cynthia Ribaul, Martin Riggs, Thomas Joseph, Harold Welsh, Dorothy Raska, Arthur Hauptman, Manuel Arce, Evelyn Stock, John Donart, Anna-belle May Cabazas, Bassey I. Bassey, Maria Lucio, Mildred Hedt, Robert Griesser, Octavia Mason, Caritina Huerramo, Carolyn Michalek Norwood, Regina Vogt, Ruben Martinez, Sr., Janet Maun, Hailey Maun, Anita Morales, Christopher Jackson, Kathleen Melancon, Will DeVaney, Pascual Rueda, Martin Leos, Phat Joseph Nguyen

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St. Theresa Catholic Church 705 St. Theresa Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77498

“I proclaim to you good news of great joy: today a Savior is born for us, Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11).

1 - St. Theresa School 9 - CCE Conference Room

2 - Community Center 10 - Parish Office 3 - Emmaus Chapel 11 - Church 4 - Family Life Center/Gym 12 - Temporary Office 5 - Choir Room 13 - Li le Flower Chapel 6 - Youth Lounge 14 - Rooms (B1 - B11) 7 - St. Catherine Room (Rm A) 15 - St. Vincent de Paul 8 - St. Thomas More Room (Rm B) 16 - Knights of Columbus

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O God, who wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and still more wonderfully restored it, grant, we pray, that we may

share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.

Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.