St. Theresa Catholic Church

Secretary: Diana Gomez

Hours: Mondays & Thursdays
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Office: (806) 839-2892
Fax: (806) 590-8101
cell: (806) 559-0617
E-mail: sainttheresahc@gmail.com

Music Director:
Irene Martinez

Coordinator of Sacristan:
Alvaro Alonzo

DRE Director: Irene Martinez
Asst: Geneva Garcia

Guadalupana President:
Christine Reyna

Victim’s Assistance Coordinator Oscar Reyes 806-543-9178 oreyes_lubbock@yahoo.com

Confessions: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Hall Rental: At least 15 business days before your event contact the Secretary: Diana Gomez

Announcements: If you want your
announcement to be posted, it needs to be submitted by Thursday before 1:00 p.m. Due to our deadline of turning in the bulletin for print there will be absolutely NO exceptions. For announcements please contact: Ermelinda: 285-2140 or leave her a message.

RCIA: If you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith or finding out more about the RCIA program,  Contact the secretary: Diana Gomez 

If you are not married by the church or an adult that is not confirmed and would like to receive these sacraments or if you are interested in joining the Catholic faith and would like more information come
visit with, call or text Fr. Jacob.

Baptisms: Parents and Godparents are
required to attend Baptismal classes.
Call the Parish Office. Must be registered parishioners at least 2 months prior to date of Baptism. ($20.00 Donation)

Marriage: Must be at least 18 years old and a member of St. Theresa’s. Please contact the parish office at least six months before the wedding. ($150.00 Donation) Classes every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

CCE classes: Elementary: Sun. 9:30 a.m. Youth Night for all Junior High and High School : Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Quinceaneras: Although a quinceañera is not a sacrament, in order to celebrate a quinceañera you need to:
A. Be a registered member.
B. Be enrolled in the two year CCE classes.
C. First communion
D. A $75.00 donation.
E. Attend a Quinceañera Retreat
F. Contact office at least 6 months prior to date requesting.

Funeral Guidelines are as follows:
* Deceased may be brought to the Church no earlier than 4:00 p.m. day of Rosary and picked up at 9:00 p.m.
* On Funeral days: 10:00 a.m. funerals– bodies brought to Church at 9:00 a.m.
* 2:00 p.m. Funerals-bodies brought to Church at 10:00 a.m.

**Take Communion to homebound: contact the Secretary: Diana Gomez

 

To my cherished flock:
It is with great sadness that I explain to y’all the temporary policies that we will be implementing. As y’all know, the pandemic of this spreading virus is causing confusion and suffering on a growing scale. Therefore, please be aware of the following:
1. I am here and available. I am not going anywhere. For anyone with concerns or in need of spiritual direction, Confession, Anointing or help, I am privileged to offer it. Please use this time for more individual spiritual guidance if I can be of some help in this way.
2. Please pray for the victims past, present, and future of this illness and any other.
3. Please pray for the bishops in this difficult time because they have so many hard and heavy decisions to make for our spiritual and physical wellbeing. Be slow to criticize and quick to pray with a quiet and confident trust in the Almighty.
4. All public Masses (this simply means regularly scheduled Masses) will be suspended. Every Catholic in this diocese has a dispensation from their Sunday obligation. In addition, all group gatherings (stations of the cross, rosaries, meetings, meals…) are also suspended for the time being. I will be offering Mass everyday at various times. Please be aware that many of my masses will (like normal) be offered for each of y’all. The Mass is a most powerful prayer and will not be suppressed. I may not be able to feed my flock with the Eucharist, but I certainly can by way of graces that flow through my Masses, the Divine Office, mortifications, and many other conduits offer spiritual strength and protection. At the bottom of this message, I write more on ways to keep Holy the Sabbath during this time of suspended public Masses.
5. The churches are to remain open. Individual prayer is highly encouraged in front of the tabernacle. We are working on increasing the amount of time the church doors are unlocked. Moreover, household prayer within the home should be considered necessary during this time and at all times.
6. I will maintain my times for confession. Y’all have my number; therefore, we can set up other times for Confession if that suits you better. In the Old Testament, many of these types of disasters were seen as an invitation, indeed, even a command to further and more heartfelt repentance. We should do the same. Please use this time to be refreshed in the very powerful and sublime Sacrament of our Good Shepherd’s Mercy.
7. The Diocese recommends there be a graveside service for the time being and a Memorial Mass after the pandemic has run its course; however, a Funeral Mass with immediate family is permitted. Funeral Liturgies will have no more than 25 people.
8. Many people want to speculate about the cause and propagation of this virus (political, economic, spiritual, natural…). Regardless, God is with us; therefore, in faith and with relentless hope we continue to approach our Lord. Whether this causes you or others you know physical, economic, emotional or spiritual trials, God is present. In Him, with Him and through Him we will grow spiritually through this. Simply remain firmly planted in the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. For in this Heart, we have the fountain of peace.



A mi querido rebaño:
Con gran tristeza les explico a todos ustedes las políticas temporales que implementaremos. Como todos saben, la pandemia de este virus en expansión está causando confusión y sufrimiento en una escala creciente. Por lo tanto, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
1. Estoy aquí y disponible. No ire a ninguna parte. Para cualquier persona con inquietudes o que necesite dirección espiritual, confesión, unción o ayuda, tengo el privilegio de ofrecerla. Utilice este tiempo para obtener más orientación espiritual individual si puedo ser de alguna ayuda de esta manera.
2. Ore por las víctimas pasadas, presentes y futuras de esta enfermedad y cualquier otra.
3. Por favor, ore por los obispos en este momento difícil porque tienen muchas decisiones difíciles y pesadas que tomar para nuestro bienestar espiritual y físico. Sé lento para criticar y rápido para orar con una confianza tranquila y confiada en el Todopoderoso.
4. Todas las Misas públicas (esto simplemente significa Misas programadas regularmente) serán suspendidas. Cada católico en esta diócesis tiene una dispensa de su obligación dominical. Además, todas las reuniones grupales (estaciones de la cruz, rosarios, reuniones, comidas ...) también están suspendidas por el momento. Estaré ofreciendo misa todos los días en varios momentos. Tenga en cuenta que muchas de mis misas (como es normal) se ofrecerán para cada uno de ustedes. La misa es una oración muy poderosa y no será reprimida. Es posible que no pueda alimentar a mi rebaño con la Eucaristía, pero ciertamente puedo, gracias a las gracias que fluyen a través de mis misas, el oficio divino, las mortificaciones y muchos otros conductos, ofrecer fortaleza y protección espiritual. Al final de este mensaje, escribo más sobre las maneras de guardar el Santo Sábado durante este tiempo de Misas públicas suspendidas.
5. Las iglesias deben permanecer abiertas. La oración individual es altamente alentada frente al tabernáculo. Estamos trabajando para aumentar la cantidad de tiempo que las puertas de la iglesia están abiertas. Además, la oración doméstica dentro del hogar debe considerarse necesaria durante este tiempo y en todo momento.
6. Mantendré mis tiempos para la confesión. Todos ustedes tienen mi número; por lo tanto, podemos configurar otros momentos para la Confesión si eso le conviene mejor. En el Antiguo Testamento, muchos de estos tipos de desastres fueron vistos como una invitación, incluso como una orden para un arrepentimiento más profundo y sincero. Nosotros deberíamos hacer lo mismo. Aproveche este tiempo para refrescarse en el poderoso y sublime Sacramento de la Misericordia de nuestro Buen Pastor.
7. La Diócesis recomienda que haya un servicio junto a la tumba por el momento y una Misa en memoria después de que la pandemia haya seguido su curso; sin embargo, se permite una misa fúnebre con la familia inmediata. Las liturgias funerarias no tendrán más de 25 personas.
8. Muchas personas quieren especular sobre la causa y la propagación de este virus (político, económico, espiritual, natural ...). De todos modos, Dios está con nosotros; por lo tanto, con fe y con una esperanza incesante continuamos acercándonos a nuestro Señor. Si esto le causa a usted u otras personas que conoce pruebas físicas, económicas, emocionales o espirituales, Dios está presente. En Él, con Él y a través de Él, creceremos

Fourth Sunday of Lent -March 21/22- Saint Paul gives us a wakeup call. As stewards of the light of Christ, we are to reflect that light with the help of the Holy Spirit. If Christ’s work has transformed and illuminated our lives, there should be a change. The light of Christ’s active presence should be at work in us. And as the light shines within us, we take on the properties of that light and we shine too. We are used by God to shine the light of Christ in the lives of others. A challenging Lenten reflection: Is the light of Christ shining in our hearts? Is the light of Christ reflecting out from us to others?

Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma- San Pablo nos da una llamada de atención. Como corresponsables de la luz de Cristo, debemos reflejar esa luz con la ayuda del Espíritu Santo. Si la obra de Cristo ha transformado e iluminado nuestras vidas, debería haber un cambio. La luz de la presencia activa de Cristo debería estar trabajando en nosotros. Y a medida que la luz brilla dentro de nosotros, asumimos las propiedades de esa luz y también brillamos. Somos usados por Dios para hacer brillar la luz de Cristo en la vida de los demás. Una reflexión cuaresmal desafiante: ¿brilla la luz de Cristo en nuestros corazones? ¿Reflejamos luz de Cristo que está en nosotros a los demás?

 Parishes & Around the Diocese

OUR LADY OF VICTORY RADIO: Visit 102.9 FM website at http://www.olvradio.com to hear live streaming of EWTN. For program schedule, please see http://www.ewtn.com/radio/schedule.asp  Traveling outside of Lubbock? Please let us know where you can hear this low-power broadcast by emailing us at catholiclubbock@gmail.com.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA RADIO- PLAINVIEW: Tune in to LP 100.7 FM 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Mass streamed live on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

TWITTER: Bishop Coerver is now on Twitter. You can follow him @BishopLubbock. https://twitter.com/BishopLubbock

CONNECT WITH THE DIOCESE OF LUBBOCK: Follow: @CatholicLubbock on Twitter & Instagram

SEND South Plains Catholic story ideas, stories, and photos (including names and explanations) to: PO Box 98700, Lubbock, Texas 79499-8700, or email lflores@catholiclubbock.org. 

EDITION DATE:   April    DEADLINE:      March 20

SAVE THE DATE:
Rural Life Mass – May 1, 6 p.m., Hess Farm, Browfield
June 5, 2020 – Night to Remember, Catholic Charities
Augusts 8 – Leadership Day, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

JAMAICA CENTRAL –
May 3 – Haskell Saint George, Cinco de Mayo, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
June 7 – Lubbock Saint Patrick, 12-7 p.m.
June 7 – Lubbock Saint Theresa
June 13 – Saint Peter, Olton, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
June 13 – Anton Saint Anthony, 12-5 p.m.
June 13 – Saint Joseph, Crosbyton, 3-11 p.m.
June 13 – Saint Philip, Idalou, 3-10 p.m.
June 14 – Saint Francis, Wolfforth, 12-7 p.m.
June 20 – Petersburg Sacred Heart
June 28 – Lubbock Saint Joseph, Guadalupe Park, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
July 11 – Saint Michael Church, Ralls, 11-11
July 12 – Saint Ann, Morton
July 12 – San Ramon, Woodrow, 12-7 p.m.
July 12 - Sacred Heart, Plainview, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
July 18 – Saint Mary Magdalen, Floydada
July 19 – Our Lady of Grace
July 25 – Abernathy Saint Isidore, 11-8
July 26 – Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lubbock
July 26 – Saint William, Denver City, 11-9
August 2 – New Deal Our Lady Queen of Apostles, 12-8:30 p.m.
August 8 – San Lorenzo, Lorenzo, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
August 8 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Slaton
August 9 – Levelland Saint Michael’s
August 16 – Saint Philip, Shallowater, 12-8 p.m.
(Summer Fest)


REPORTING ABUSE OR NEGLECT: Our clergy (bishop, priests, and deacons), seminarians, men and women in Consecrated Life, lay staff, and volunteers are trained to recognize and to report any disclosure or suspicion of physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, or neglect to the appropriate authorities. It is the policy of the Diocese of Lubbock to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to law enforcement. (More information online) Once local law enforcement, or the child abuse/vulnerable adult hotline has been called, information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should also be reported to Victim Assistance Coordinator Oscar Reyes at (806) 543-9178 or to diocesan officials.

VIRTUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT ONLINE TRAINING - The Diocese of Lubbock announces our affiliation with VIRTUS; a platform for Safe Environment training. This training is available online in Spanish and English. Its mainstay course, Protecting God's Children assists the church in its efforts to recognize and stop sexual abuse. To register for VIRTUS and access the online training course please go to www.catholiclubbock.org and click on the Safe Environment tab. The VIRTUS link will be located at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, please contact Belinda Aguirre at 806.792.3943 Ext. 211.