Dragons in Catholic Traditions
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In Catholic tradition, dragons symbolize chaos and evil, appearing in scripture and legends as representations of sin, yet always ultimately defeated by God's power and order.
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
Fridays during Lent
6:00 p.m. Station of the Cross
7:00 p.m. Via Crucis (Español)
Lenten Penance Service
Tuesday, March 18th, 7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Station of the Cross
7:00 p.m. Via Crucis (Español)
Lenten Penance Service
Tuesday, March 18th, 7:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday Vigil, April 12th
5:00 p.m. Mass
5:00 p.m. Mass
Palm Sunday, April 13th
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Holy Thursday, April 17th
6:00 p.m. Mass
Good Friday, April 18th
3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word
Holy Saturday, April 19th
8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday, April 20th
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Mass
Good Friday, April 18th
3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word
Holy Saturday, April 19th
8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday, April 20th
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Contact: 713-869-3783 or info@sttheresa.cc
Visit: www.sttheresa.cc
Lenten Bible Study
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You are invited to join us for Bible study beginning on Monday, March 17th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Spirit Room and Thursdays, starting March 20th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Marian Room.
Contact: Tommy Cordova at t.cordova@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1816
Lenten Penance Service
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Approach the Sacrament of Confession to receive forgiveness and spiritual healing during this Lent. St. Theresa Parish in Memorial Park will offer a Penance Service on Tuesday, March 18th, at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: 713-869-3783 or info@sttheresa.cc
How do you get confirmed as a Catholic Adult?
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Adult Confirmation Preparation will begin Tuesday, March 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Spirit Room. This six-week session is for any Catholic adult who has not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contact: Tommy Cordova at t.cordova@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1816
Christian Initiation for Adults
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Learn more about the Catholic faith by joining us for the next Christian Initiation Inquiry Session. The session will begin on Thursday, March 20th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Spirit Room.
Contact: Tommy Cordova at t.cordova@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1816
Young Adults Ministry Events
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Thursday, March 13th
Houston Food Bank Volunteer Event at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 17th
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Upside Pub at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Kyle Sturgis at young-adults@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresa.cc/young-adults-group
Renewed: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
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The 13th-century concept of transubstantiation explains how bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ at Mass, making it the most special presence of Christ on earth. Watch the video "The Sacrament of the Eucharist" this Friday, March 14th, on our Renewed Podcast Playlist.
Visit: youtube.com/c/StTheresaCatholicChurch
Three Questions to Ask Yourself During Lent
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Friends, we come to the holy season of Lent. Pascal said that most of us go through life diverting and distracting ourselves so that we don’t come to terms with the big questions: God, meaning, purpose, eternal life. The Gospel for this week, Luke’s marvelous account of the temptation of Jesus, invites us to wrestle with three questions in particular.
Houston Open Golf Tournament
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The Houston Open Golf Tournament will be held on March 29th to the 30th. Parking will be limited. Parishioners attending weekend Masses are kindly requested to obtain a rearview mirror parking tag to facilitate access to the Church parking lots. Please note that this tag does not permit parking in the surrounding neighborhood and does not guarantee the availability of a parking space. We kindly encourage you to arrive early.
Contact: 713-869-3783 or info@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresa.cc
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.
Rosary Group
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Embrace the beauty of the Rosary as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and seek her intercession for our intentions. Wherever you are, you can pray the Rosary with us via phone every Saturday at noon. Deepen your spiritual connection and experience a profound sense of unity and devotion in our prayerful gatherings.
Contact: Jennifer Mata at 713-869-3783
Visit: sttheresa.cc/rosary-group
February Sacramental Records Report
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We congratulate all who received a sacrament and pray for the recently departed in our parish in February 2025
We congratulate all who received a sacrament and pray for the recently departed in our parish in February 2025
Baptisms
Harrison Levi Swink
Levi Wolff DeForest
Levi Wolff DeForest
Samuel Jack Swink
Marcela Lucia Worley
Benjamin Soroush Frias
Vincent James Hanratty
Santiago Alejandro Rodriguez
William Stephen Sobnosky
Lilah Ivana Rodriguez
James Andres Ortiz
Julius Caesar Blanco
Mallory Nicole Kattner
Jose Armando Rodriguez, III
Sadira Elena Tejada
Marriages
Shannon Moore Stowers and Rafael Miguel Ballena Varona
Lorena Nicole Montero and Ricardo Josue Mendoza
Lorena Nicole Montero and Ricardo Josue Mendoza
Deaths
Sandra Delores Sedita Smith
Serving Ministries
Altar Guild
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The St. Theresa Altar and Linen Guilds are a group of women and men called to quietly serve God by offering their time and talents to prepare and tend to our worship space. It is a ministry of love that our patron saint, St. Theresa the Little Flower, called the “little way.”
Visit: sttheresa.cc/altar-guild
Community Outreach
Christian Community Service Center Lenten Food Drive
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St. Theresa will be hosting a Lenten food drive for CCSC starting on March 16th. Any of the following items will be a blessing, and a great appreciation for your generosity: cereal, pasta, rice, beans, canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter, canned tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, spaghetti sauces, canned tuna, and canned chicken.
Visit: ccschouston.org
Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen
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Volunteers are needed on Friday, March 21st, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at 2009 Congress Street, Houston, Texas 77002, to help prepare and package hot meals for the homeless. Must be 15 or older.
Contact: Connie Huch at c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Beyond Our Parish
Casa Juan Diego Second Collection
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The second collection on all the masses on March 15th and March 16th will be dedicated to supporting Casa Juan Diego. By contributing to this collection, you are directly aiding individuals and families in need within our community. Your participation helps Casa Juan Diego provide essential services, such as food and medical assistance, empowering those facing hardships to find stability and hope. Together, let’s extend a helping hand and make a positive impact on the lives of our neighbors.
Parking Lot Closure Alert
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Memorial Park Conservancy, in coordination with the City of Houston, will be resurfacing the Vale Asche Playground parking lot across the street from St. Theresa. Work is expected to begin the week of March 10th and will take approximately 5-6 days. During this time, the parking lot and the small driveway between the lots will be closed. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for parking.
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
Gaye Hablinski
g.hablinski@sttheresa.cc
Melanie Gaskins
m.gaskins@sttheresa.cc
Tedd Archabal
teddarchabal@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
www.facebook.com/StTheresaCatholicSchool
Principal
Sarah Fox
sarah.fox@sttheresa.cc
Director of Admissions
Kelly McCarty
k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc
Early Childhood Center (ECC)
facebook.com/steccmemorialpark
Director
Rae James
rae.james@sttheresa.cc
Director of Admissions
Kelly McCarty
k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc
Our Social Media
Website
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Facebook
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Instagram
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Twitter
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YouTube
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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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