713-869-3783 | 6622 Haskell St. Houston, TX 77007
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: A Band of Brothers
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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 30th, 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
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face Secular Discalced Carmelites
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Come be part of the Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer, at 9:00 a.m. in the Church on Saturday, November 15th. Our apostolate calls us to live an active life and
engage in daily contemplative prayer. We are also called to bring and teach the
practice of contemplative and mental prayer to the world.
Save the Date for Advent by Candlelight
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Advent by Candlelight is an opportunity to slow down, take an evening for themselves, and reflect and pray on the true meaning of Advent. As we wait for the birth of Jesus, the busyness of the Christmas season, it's important not to get lost in the hustle and bustle the season can demand. We will start with a reflection from our guest speaker, Anja Ozols, our 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass Music Director, on Friday, December 5th, at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and music in the Fellowship Hall. The event will have a heartfelt donation of $25 to cover the food. The space is limited. Registration starts on November 1st. This year is open to all adults 21 and over.
Financial Annual Report 2024-2025
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The Annual Report is now available. This year's Annual report provides an overview of what we have accomplished with God's guidance. Thank you for your continuing support.
Visit: sttheresa.cc/financial-report
Viking Cup Golf Tournament
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Fore! Please join us on Thursday, December 4th at Wildcat Golf Club for the annual Viking Cup Golf Tournament. Register as a sponsor or put a team together and come out to play for a great cause. Proceeds from the tournament support St. Theresa Catholic School.
Visit: sttheresaschool.cc/golf
Bereavement Group
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Find comfort and support through our Bereavement Group at St. Theresa Catholic Church. We offer a space to grieve, heal, and honor the memories of loved ones
with care and compassion. Our next meeting will be held on Friday, November 7th from 8:30 a.m. o 9:30 a.m. in the Holy Spirit Room. No reservations are necessary; walk-ins are always welcome.
Contact: Bertha Brophy, the Bereavement Group leader, at 713-869-3783
Visit: sttheresa.cc/bereavement
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
Young Adults Group
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St. Theresa has a vibrant young adult community where all are welcome! Join the Young Adults Group for monthly opportunities to grow in faith, serve others, and build lasting friendships. Life moves fast, career, relationships, family, but having God and a supportive community alongside you makes all the difference.
Visit: sttheresa.cc/young-adults-group
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 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.
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 on Monday, November 3rd, at St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church, Houston. See link below to register.
Register: archgh.swoogo.com/Andrew
In God's Image Disability Conference
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Aligned with the Jubilee theme, Pilgrims of Hope, this conference aims to build and support our church with true witnesses, thereby restoring places of hope and trust for the most vulnerable and marginalized. The conference will take place on Saturday, November 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. It is a great opportunity to equip and inspire ministry leads, clergy, parish catechetical leaders, families, educators and all persons who have a heart for the differently abled.
Visit: archgh.swoogo.com/igi2025/
In Memoria Sacred Music Concert
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 23rd at 3:00 p.m. for our annual In Memoria XVI Sacred Music Concert at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The
concert will feature the Archdiocesan Choir. As always, we will remember the
priests, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers who served in the Archdiocese
of Galveston-Houston and passed away during the past year. We will also honor in a
special way Pope Francis.
Visit: archgh.org/in-memoria
Register: archgh.swoogo.com/inmemoria
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
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Apple Podcasts
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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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