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Fr. Vincent Tran | Pastor | frv.tran@sttheresa.cc | www.sttheresa.cc
713-869-3783 | 6622 Haskell St., Houston, TX 77007
Due to an Archdiocesan event for all priests,
there will be NO confessions tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th.
Communion Service will take place at 6:00 p.m.
Engaging Group and Events
Christmas Schedule
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Wednesday, December 24th
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Vigil
4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses
Thursday, December 25th
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
10:00 a.m. Mass
Please find the special Advent and Christmas mass schedule, holy days of obligation, and holiday office hours on the link below:
God Is Good! Our Parish Is Growing! What Is Next?
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As we enter a new year, we are discerning where God is leading St. Theresa as a parish, with our ministries, School, and ECC!
Fr. Vincent asks for your help in identifying our priorities for the coming years. We would love your feedback through our Parish Future Survey. Share your input through this brief 14-question survey. The survey will be open from Friday, December 12th, to Sunday, January 11th. May we know and go to where God is calling us!
Fr. Vincent asks for your help in identifying our priorities for the coming years. We would love your feedback through our Parish Future Survey. Share your input through this brief 14-question survey. The survey will be open from Friday, December 12th, to Sunday, January 11th. May we know and go to where God is calling us!
She Shall Be Called Women
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Discover what it means to live with the heart and mind of Mary. This spring, journey with other women of faith through nine sessions exploring the virtues that made Mary the masterpiece of creation. Whether you are returning from last fall or joining for the first time, you will find inspiration, sisterhood, and peace, offering a sacred space to breathe, reflect, and grow. It is a meaningful way to start your 2026 year with clarity, purpose, and the gentle strength of Mary guiding your steps. We will begin on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Contact: Veronica Benitez at 346-335-1809 or v.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Details: sttheresa.cc/she
2026 Greece and Turkey Pilgrimage
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Follow the journey of St. Paul through Greece, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, Santorini, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Kavala, and Istanbul. This unforgettable 13-day pilgrimage includes round-trip air transportation, a four-day cruise, first-class hotels, and two meals per day. The pilgrimage will take place from September 21 to October 3, 2026, and will be led by Fr. Vincent Tran.
Contact: Enrique Benitez at e.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Details: sttheresa.cc/pilgrimage26
Spiritual Direction Ministry
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Are you experiencing spiritual dryness, doubt, or a crisis of faith? The Spiritual Direction Ministry is here to support you, help you grow spiritually, have a deeper relationship with God, and assist you in living out the Catholic faith more fully. Our spiritual director, Chris Wardwell, offers one-on-one support, encouragement, and advice to help you discern God's will in your life. This is a safe and confidential space to discuss your spiritual experiences, struggles, and questions.
Contact: Chris Wardwell at spiritual.direction@sttheresa.cc
Receive Daily Advent Reflections
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The weeks leading up to Christmas can feel overwhelming. Our daily Advent devotion emails offer a quick moment of peace. It includes a short reflection, a Scripture verse, a prayer, and a practical step to help keep your heart centered on Christ this holiday season.
Contact: Veronica Benitez al 346-335-1809 or v.benitez@sttheresa.cc
Sign Up: sttheresa.cc/daily-devotions
Understanding Genesis: Abraham and Isaac
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How to understand Genesis by discussing Abraham and Isaac? Watch and learn about these two pivotal figures in salvation history.
Final Days for the Giving Tree 2025
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There is still time to make a difference! Our Giving Tree collections end on December 18th. Spread hope and joy this season by supporting our ecumenical partners through their online wish lists. Click a link below to purchase high-need items directly.
Contact: Connie Huch at c.huch@sttheresa.cc
- Catholic Charities – Toys (ages 0–4)
Share Christmas joy with little ones in families facing hardship.
Choose Your Gift: a.co/8XW8hb3 - Christian Community Service Center – Winter Clothes and Blankets
Help keep vulnerable families warm this winter.
Choose Your Gift: a.co/3P0d25r
St. Theresa 2026 Gala and Auction
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Saddle up and save the date for St. Theresa Catholic School’s annual gala, Friday, April 10, 2026. “Take Me Home Country Roads” promises to be an evening filled with great live music, fun silent and live auction, and even a visit from a longhorn! Sponsorship opportunities are now available, and tickets will be on sale soon.
Contact: auction@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresaschool.cc/gala
Communications Open Position
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St. Theresa Catholic Church is seeking an on-site, experienced, detail-driven, creative Communications Specialist to help us reach young families, welcome non-Catholics, and share the story of our parish community.
This is a 30-hour on-site position with flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in producing high-quality creative content from concept to completion. As a key member of our communications team, you will develop visual content across print and digital media.
This is a 30-hour on-site position with flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in producing high-quality creative content from concept to completion. As a key member of our communications team, you will develop visual content across print and digital media.
Contact: Veronica Benitez at v.benitez@sttheresa.cc or 346-335-1809
Details: sttheresa.cc/employment
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament with Exposition
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Please share our need for more committed adorers with your family and friends. We have several hours that are open for adorers every Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the main Sanctuary.
Contact: Diana Sepulveda, Adoration Coordinator, at dsepulveda@smithcarr.com
Alcoholics Anonymous Men and Women Support Ministry
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides a safe, confidential space for anyone seeking support with alcohol-related challenges. Meetings at St. Theresa Catholic Church are free and open to all, regardless of age or background. Join us every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Marian Room to take positive steps toward recovery alongside others who understand your journey. You are not alone; healing starts here.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides a safe, confidential space for anyone seeking support with alcohol-related challenges. Meetings at St. Theresa Catholic Church are free and open to all, regardless of age or background. Join us every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Marian Room to take positive steps toward recovery alongside others who understand your journey. You are not alone; healing starts here.
Visit: sttheresa.cc/aa
Serving Ministries
Receive Communion at Home, Homebound Ministry
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Are you ill or unable to leave your home to attend Mass? St. Theresa ministers make home visits to fellow parishioners who are unable to participate in Mass in person. This ministry is now available for Spanish Speakers.
Contact: Church Office at 713-869-3783 or info@sttheresa.cc
Visit: sttheresa.cc/homebound-ministry
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
Masses Close Jubilee Year on December 28th
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On Sunday, December 28th, two special Masses, which are open to the public, will mark the conclusion of the 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Holy Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese: 11:00 a.m. Jubilee Closing Mass celebrated by Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston) and 12:30 p.m. Jubilee Closing Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica (2011 Church St., Galveston).
Galveston Churches Open for Tours on December 27th
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On Saturday, December 27th, five historic Galveston sites will open for guided tours from 9:00 a.m. to noon, including four churches that comprise part of Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar, and the Ursuline Chapel. Thirty-minute tours will highlight the unique architecture, history, and art at each location.
Visitors may start at any location. All sites are within a 3.7-mile radius and less than a five-minute drive apart. Tours are self-paced and self-driven.
Visitors may start at any location. All sites are within a 3.7-mile radius and less than a five-minute drive apart. Tours are self-paced and self-driven.
Details: Click this link or call 409-762-9646
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Aging Ministry
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This January, we will be learning about what is new with Social Security at each of our senate meetings. Please join us on January 5th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at St. Dominic Village Auditorium (2401 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021).
Parish Schedule
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
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. 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.
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 an Eucharistic Minister bring them Communion at home.
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 an 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
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
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