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Fulfilling Our Purpose
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Despite Isaiah, Saint Paul, and Saint Peter’s sense of unworthiness, God calls them and us into His mission, sanctifying and empowering us to participate in His divine plan.
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Engaging Group and Events
Parish Schedule
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Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Open daily for silent prayer from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mass Times
Mass Times
Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday at 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday Mass at 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday at 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday Mass at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday (Vigil Mass) at 5:00 p.m.
First Saturday of the Month at 9:00 a.m.
Spanish Mass on the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Are you sick, or do you have a homebound family member?
Watch our Live Streamed Weekend Masses at sttheresa.cc/online-mass or on our YouTube channel. In addition to the live stream of our services, watch the Homilies Playlist.
First Saturday of the Month at 9:00 a.m.
Spanish Mass on the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Are you sick, or do you have a homebound family member?
Watch our Live Streamed Weekend Masses at sttheresa.cc/online-mass or on our YouTube channel. In addition to the live stream of our services, watch the Homilies Playlist.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For confessions by appointment, contact: 713-869-3783.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For confessions by appointment, contact: 713-869-3783.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesdays after the School Mass (9:00 a.m.) to 5:45 p.m. in the main Sanctuary.
Let us Know How We Can Help You
The parish office hours are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 713-869- 3783 or info@sttheresa.cc
Renewed: Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory
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A look into human longing, eschatology, and the Christian belief in the final judgment, Resurrection, and eternal joy in Heaven or alienation in Hell.
Visit: youtube.com/c/StTheresaCatholicChurch
Reflection Questions:
- How does the concept of holy longing shape your understanding of life's purpose and trajectory?
- What insights do the "four last things"—death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell—offer for living a more intentional and virtuous life?
- In what ways does the belief in the resurrection of the body influence your view of human identity and relationships in eternity?
Mardi Gras
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Participate in a Mardi Gras celebration with a morning filled with live Jazz by Raquel Cepeda and Louisiana-style food. This event is free of charge on Sunday, March 2nd, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Fellowship Hall. Your kind donations will be welcome.
Contact: c.huch@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1840
Visit: sttheresa.cc/mardi-gras-2025
Collections During Mass
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Support Our Parish Mission Electronically. Your electronic gifts—weekly, monthly, or one-time—are vital in sharing God’s love and supporting our parish. Set up donations, including second collections, online or use our collection boxes at exit doors. For second collections, please use our golden envelopes.
May our shared efforts bring abundant blessings to those we serve.
JOY Senior Luncheon
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St. Theresa Senior Luncheon offers interaction with others, meaningful time, involvement in the community, and mental health. Take part in a Mardi Gras-style luncheon on Tuesday, February 11th, at noon in the Fellowship Hall.
All seniors are invited.
All seniors are invited.
Contact: c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresa.cc/seniors
The St. Theresa School Gala and Auction
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Join us on Friday, February 21st, 2025, to step back in time for a night of nostalgia and fun. The Auction Committee is on a treasure hunt for fabulous goodies for the 2025 Hopelessly Devoted Gala & Auction, and we need your sparkle! Got season tickets or a suite to Houston sports? Are you a member of a golf club and can sponsor a round or two - including a round with Fr. Vincent, who is an avid golfer? Artists and business owners, we’re looking at you too – your creations could steal the show! about?
Contact: sttheresaschool.cc/2025gala
Mass Intentions
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A beautiful way to lift your prayers for those you hold dear. Please schedule your mass intentions at least two weeks in advance.
Contact: 713-869-3783
Request: Mass Intention Request
Saturday, February 8th
5:00 p.m.
† Ruth and Keith Thayer
† Auramarina Colmenarez
† Stevenson and Mulvelhil Family
† Auramarina Colmenarez
† Stevenson and Mulvelhil Family
† David Alan Derr
Sunday, February 9th
8:00 a.m.
† Tito Boesi
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
† Trung Quoc Lee
† Ed, Martha & Keith Cornicelli
† Charles & Regina Stegent
† Ed, Martha & Keith Cornicelli
† Charles & Regina Stegent
Monday, February 10th
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
† Gerardo Gustilo
Tuesday, February 11th
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
† Hector Flores
The Wilkens Family (L)
Wednesday, February 12th
7:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 12th
7:00 a.m.
Peace for Anne (L)
8:15 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
† James Hightower
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
† Armendina Navarro
Thursday, February 13th
7:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 13th
7:00 a.m.
† Bob and Irene
Friday, February 14th
7:00 a.m.
Friday, February 14th
7:00 a.m.
† Eladia Zambrano
† Alvin and Dorothy Kainer
† Alvin and Dorothy Kainer
Serving Ministries
Lector Ministry
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This ministry is essential because it brings alive the scriptures to the hearts of the faithful. This week, the following parishioners will be reading at mass:
Saturday, February 8th, 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 8th, 5:00 p.m.
Tom Wright (1)
Chris Woelfel (2)
Sunday, February 9th, 8:00 a.m.
Ashley Horstman (1)
William Smith (2)
William Smith (2)
Sunday, February 9th, 10:00 a.m.
Donna Yanowski (1)
Dena Gaydos (2)
Dena Gaydos (2)
Sunday, February 9th, 5:30 p.m.
Ann Bixby (1)
Leslie Schroder (2)
Leslie Schroder (2)
Contact: liturgicalministries@sttheresa.cc
Flower Ministry
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The flowers on the altar are in celebration of the Baptisms of Samuel Jack and Harrison Levi Swink. Each week, St. Theresa’s Altar is beautifully decorated with flowers, made possible by the generous donations of our supporters. We invite you to consider sponsoring a flower arrangement with a donation of $75.00 in honor of a loved one to celebrate an anniversary, mark a birthday, commemorate a First Holy Communion or Confirmation, or recognize any special occasion.
Contact: Juliette Listi at j.listi@sttheresa.cc
Community Outreach
Casa Juan Diego Sandwich Ministry
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Casa Juan Diego is taking donations of sandwiches and packed lunches on Tuesdays. If you want to participate in this ministry, please bring individually wrapped sandwiches (meat and cheese) to the parish office by Tuesday morning before 9:00 a.m. or Monday afternoon until 6:00 p.m. Another joyful week with lots of nourishment for our neighbors at Casa Juan Diego, who appreciate our help. Thank you to all who have contributed to this ministry.
Parish and School Directory
Address
6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007
Phone
713-869-3783
Deacons
Deacon Dwight Coles,
deacondwight@sttheresa.cc
Deacon Larry Vaclavik,
deaconlarry@sttheresa.cc
Guest Hospitality
Deandra Mackey
d.mackey@sttheresa.cc
Mary Ann Virgilio
maryann.virgilio@sttheresa.cc
Connie Huch
c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Ann Cox
ann.cox@sttheresa.cc
Parish Manager
Enrique Benitez
e.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Capital Campaign
Johanna Bransford
j.bransford@sttheresa.cc
Accounting
Jeanette B. Deciderio
j.deciderio@sttheresa.cc
Melissa Swanson
m.swanson@sttheresa.cc
Gaye Hablinski
g.hablinski@sttheresa.cc
Director of Faith Formation
Tommy Cordova
t.cordova@sttheresa.cc
Elementary Faith Formation. First Reconciliation and First Communion Coordinator
Josephine Balgos Le
j.balgosle@sttheresa.cc
Baptism Coordinator
Kendall Solé
k.sole@sttheresa.cc
Pastoral Associate Matrimony/Annulment App./Funerals
Patrick Miral
p.miral@sttheresa.cc
Parish Engagement and Sacramental Records
Connie Huch
c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Donor Relations / Data Entry
Linda Rosenberg
l.rosenberg@sttheresa.cc
Liturgical Ministers / Flower Ministry
Juliette Listi
j.listi@sttheresa.cc
Communications
Veronica Benitez
v.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Chris Jones
c.jones@sttheresa.cc
Jax Mores
j.mores@sttheresa.cc
Director of Technology
Zach Wilson
zach.wilson@sttheresa.cc
10:00 a.m. Mass Choir Director / Organist / Media Ministry Coordinator
Stephen Schad
s.schad@sttheresa.cc
Director of Maintenance
Andras Bandi
andras.bandi@sttheresa.cc
St. Theresa Catholic School
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Principal
Sarah Fox
sarah.fox@sttheresa.cc
Director of Admissions
Kelly McCarty
k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc
Early Childhood Center (ECC)
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Director
Rae James
rae.james@sttheresa.cc
Director of Admissions
Kelly McCarty
k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc
Our Social Media
Website
sttheresa.cc
Facebook
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Instagram
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Twitter
twitter.com/STCCHouston
YouTube
youtube.com/c/StTheresaCatholicChurch
Pinterest
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Parish Soft (Parish Registration)
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PODCAST RENEWED WITH DEACON LARRY
Anchor
anchor.fm/sttheresacatholicchurch
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/2RxeS70XjwqIjKHsyEHIEX
Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renewed/id1576557779
Helpful Websites
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): aa.org
American Red Cross: redcross.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov
Christian Community Service Center: ccschouston.org
Counseling (Grief, Family, etc.): catholiccharities.org
Domestic Violence: tbotw.org
Families of Addicts: al-anon.org
Houston Police: If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Non Emergencies: houstontx.gov/police
Narcotics Anonymous (NA): na.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Center: 988lifeline.org
Overeaters Anonymous (OA): oahouston.org
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): saa-recovery.org
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services txabusehotline.org
United Way of Greater Houston: unitedwayhouston.org
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