713-869-3783 | 6622 Haskell St. Houston, TX 77007
Saint John Paul II: Messenger of Peace and Mercy
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From wartime Poland to the papacy, Saint John Paul II inspired the world through his unwavering Faith, defense of human dignity, and message of peace and mercy.
Engaging Group and Events
Parish Schedule
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Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Open daily for silent prayer from:
Monday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mass Times
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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.
First Saturday of the Month at 9:00 a.m.
Spanish Mass on the last Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. Mass Overflow Parking
Visit: sttheresa.cc/parking
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. Parishioners who are homebound and regularly watch the live-streamed Mass may wish to have a Eucharistic Minister bring them Communion at home.
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
Wednesday from 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
All Saints Day Mass
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On Saturday, November 1st, the All Saints Day Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. This feast honors all Christians who have reached spiritual maturity and commemorates the holy men and women who have been canonized by the Church. We will have the All Souls Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. Families of those who have lost loved ones in the past year are invited to attend this special Saturday evening Mass.
All Souls Day Mass
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The Church remembers and prays for the faithful departed, our brothers and sisters who have died in faith. On Sunday, November 2nd, All Souls Day Mass will follow the regular schedule at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. We offer these prayers especially for all the souls in purgatory.
That Man Is You: Take Hold of Eternal Life
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This new year, ten dynamic speakers from a range of backgrounds will join the Fight of Faith. The Fight of Faith equips and enables men to engage in the cosmic, spiritual battle raging in our day. Men will rediscover and reclaim their identities as soldiers, saints, brothers, disciples, sons of God, and friends of Christ. Now is the perfect time to join or rejoin TMIY for session three on Thursday, October 23rd, at 5:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Contact: Chris Favre at chrisfavre@gmail.com or 713-256-0057
Visit: sttheresa.cc/that-man-is-you
The Gift of Prayer: Keeping Our Relationship with God Alive
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Prayer is the daily discipline that nurtures our relationship with God, keeping His love alive in every season of life. Watch the video "Cultivating a Daily Prayer Routine" this Friday, October 24th, on our Renewed Podcast Playlist.
Collections During Mass
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Support Our Parish Mission Electronically. Your electronic gifts, weekly, monthly, or one-time, are vital in sharing the Love of God and supporting our parish. Text the keyword GIVE to the number 832-246-3222 and receive a link to the online donation page. Thank you for your generosity.
Second Collection: wesharegiving.org
School Spirit Sunday
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St. Theresa Catholic School will join together for School Spirit Sunday on October 26th at 10:00 a.m. Mass. We are looking forward to celebrating Mass with our school community as we come together in faith and fellowship. Following Mass, we will host an Open House for prospective families and anyone interested in learning more about St. Theresa Catholic School for the upcoming school year.
Contact: Sarah Fox at sarah.fox@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresaschool.cc
JOY Senior Luncheon
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Are you a senior looking to meet new people, enrich your mind, and get involved in your community? Join us for the St. Theresa Senior Luncheon every second Tuesday of the month. Our next luncheon will be Tuesday, November 11th, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Best of all, it’s free.
Contact: Connie Huch at c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresa.cc/seniors
Alcoholic Anonymous Young Adults Coed Group
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The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) community welcomes you to join a compassionate and confidential space for young adults grappling with alcohol issues. Our meetings are open to all seeking help every Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the dining hall, where you will find a path to recovery surrounded by peers who understand. Embrace this chance for personal transformation and healing.
Visit: sttheresa.cc/youngaa
New Parishioner Registration
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Ready to make St. Theresa your new parish home? To officially join our parish family, simply view the ParishSOFT link below, create an account, and search for our organization: St. Theresa Parish, Houston. It only takes a few minutes to complete the online registration.
Contact: Deandra Mackey at d.mackey@sttheresa.cc
Visit: galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/
10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass Parking
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Additional parking is available FREE of charge from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Memorial Park Fitness Center lot when you use our parking code (a golf cart shuttle is available). For driving directions, code, and instructions, please click on the link below.
Visit: sttheresa.cc/parking
View Map: maps.app.goo.gl/CLkRanTfFE8rJXNk8 Contact: Enrique Benitez at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Serving Ministries
Find Your Voice in the St. Theresa Choir
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Experience the joy of singing in community. Whether you read music or not, your voice has a place with us. Our choir is entirely volunteers. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings, and the choir sings for the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass each week (September through May). Share your gift of song in a welcoming group celebrating faith and fellowship.
Contact: Stephen Schad at s.schad@sttheresa.cc
Altar Guild
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Looking for a simple yet meaningful way to serve? Join our Altar Linen Guild. Members take turns laundering, ironing, and returning the communion linens (purificators and corporals) each week. We would love to welcome you to this ministry.
Contact: Connie Huch at c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresa.cc/altar-guild
Community Outreach
Casa Juan Diego
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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.
Contact: Connie Huch at c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresa.cc/casa-juan-diego
Beyond Our Parish
Andrew Dinners
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Andrew Dinners are opportunities for high school boys to spend an evening of prayer, group sharing, and dinner with Fr. Richard McNeillie, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese, and diocesan parish priests to learn more about the priesthood.
The next dinner will be Thursday, October 30th, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Houston. See link below to register.
Register: archgh.swoogo.com/Andrew
Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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Galveston-Houston Catholics are invited to make an All Saints Day pilgrimage to San Antonio, where the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower will host the major relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux from Friday, October 31st to Tuesday, November 4th. The visit begins with a welcome ceremony and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller at 5:45 p.m. on October 31st. Seating will be limited.
Visit: archgh.org/news
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
Deacon Tom Piotrowski
tom.piotrowski@sttheresa.cc
Parish Life/CMG
Deandra Mackey
d.mackey@sttheresa.cc
Parish Life/Data Entry
Ann Cox
ann.cox@sttheresa.cc
Parish Manager
Enrique Benitez
e.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Stewardship and HR
Johanna Bransford
j.bransford@sttheresa.cc
Accounting
Melanie Gaskins
m.gaskins@sttheresa.cc
Tedd Archabal
teddarchabal@sttheresa.cc
Gaye Hablinski
g.hablinski@sttheresa.cc
Donor Relations/ Data Entry
Linda Rosenberg
l.rosenberg@sttheresa.cc
Director of Religious Education
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
Director of Liturgy, Music, and Media
Stephen Schad
s.schad@sttheresa.cc
Liturgical Ministers / Flower Ministry
Juliette Listi
j.listi@sttheresa.cc
Director of Parish Life/Communications
Veronica Benitez
v.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Communications
Chris Jones
c.jones@sttheresa.cc
Jax Mores
j.mores@sttheresa.cc
Parish Life/Sacramental Records
Connie Huch
c.huch@sttheresa.cc
Director of Technology
Zach Wilson
zach.wilson@sttheresa.cc
Director of Facilities
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
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Facebook
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Instagram
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Twitter
twitter.com/STCCHouston
YouTube
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Pinterest
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Parish Soft (Parish Registration)
galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com
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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