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Saint Theresa Catholic School

A Classical Catholic School

A Classical Catholic School
Serving Pre-K through 8th Grade Students
705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498
281-494-1157

New Brood of Griffins Leaves Nest

Class of 2018

On the morning of Friday, May 25, our eleven eighth graders graduated from Saint Theresa Catholic School. While last year’s inaugural class marked a season of firsts, this second class of graduates has left its mark. The day’s activities began, suitably, with Holy Mass. Our pastor, Father Eurel Manzano, appropriately underscored the felicitous coincidence of this Commencement Day with the feast of Saint Bede the Venerable. This Doctor of the Church, quite familiar to some but utterly unknown to others, serves as a most notable patron for this auspicious day. Father delineated the traits and accomplishments of Bede that render him a fine mentor to our young scholars: a Latinist, a careful historian, and a peacemaker in the midst of conflict.

During the hiatus between Mass and the Commencement Ceremony, the students and their parents repaired to their homeroom for the Book Awards. We began with Dr. Mark Newcomb’s gift of a hardbound copy of Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning for each student. In his remarks to the students, our headmaster identified this text as one of the five most influential books of his entire lifetime. Dr. Catherine Bilow then honored individual students who have distinguished themselves in specific areas of our Humanities program: writing, poetry, oration, geography, history, vocabulary, and religion. These students were called forth to accept a special volume intended to support them in their high school endeavors. Hence, rather than sit on a shelf or in a drawer as would a trophy or a medal, these books will, it is hoped, be quite literally worn out in the honored student’s continued pursuit of academic excellence. Following these presentations, an informal photograph session ensued. In addition to the graduates’ standing with their parents, a group shot of the mothers, and then of the fathers, captured some precious memories of this day. Several of these students have studied here together since Kindergarten; their parents, obviously have developed strong bonds over the years.

We then gathered in the narthex of the Church at 10:30 a.m. for the Graduation ceremony. Led by the faculty in full academic regalia, our eleven candidates processed into the nave to Dr. Kevin Clarke’s organ processional. For the boys, this was one of the few school Masses at which they did not serve as acolytes. Rather than donning cassock and surplice, they wore instead dark suits and Marian-blue ties. Their counterparts were seven lovely “girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes.” Once assembled in their places of honor, the class was addressed by Dr. Mark Newcomb. His message was a cogent reminder of the significance of the passing of time–Tempus fugit–with an exhortation to do far more than simply mark time. At the conclusion of his address, Dr. Newcomb introduced our speaker, Ms. Mary Pat Donoghue. As Director of School Services of the Institute of Catholic Liberal Education, and herself a former eighth-grade teacher and head of school, Ms. Donoghue’s Commencement Address developed the metaphor of our graduates’ classical education here at STCS as a journey. She described the journey, replete with signposts along the way, as a sure course, since the route is directed by our Lord, Jesus Christ, our Polaris, fixed and immovable in an ever-changing world.

2018 Valedictorian Mary Margaret Speed
2018 Valedictorian Mary Margaret Speed
2018 Salutatorian Sophia Pertez
2018 Salutatorian Sophia Pertez
After Dr. Newcomb announced Miss Sophia Pertez as Salutatorian of the class, he introduced Miss Mary Margaret Speed, who delivered the Valedictory; the message blended memory with mirth, a recapitulation of the journey this class has taken with its stirring, often unpredictable moments and turns.


The Valedictory Speech of Miss Mary Margaret Speed

The Salutatory Speech of Miss Sophia Pertez



Mrs. Francesca Rice, our assistant principal, announced the formal names of the graduates; each in turn came forward to accept his or her diploma from Father Manzano and to receive hearty congratulations from both Father and Dr. Newcomb. Subject-area teachers then took turns presenting certificates or medals honoring the top scholars in each of the academic disciplines.

2018 Graduates

Parish organist Dr. Kevin Clarke provided a stirring recessional, Charles Widor’s “Toccata” from Symphony No. 5, as the graduates, their families, and guests moved from the Church to the Community Center where an elegant luncheon awaited them. Our STCS office staff and a generous corps of volunteer parents had decorated the hall, adorning tables and chairs in shades of lavender and gold, the colors of the Class of 2018. During the meal, we enjoyed a pictorial revue, a slide program assembled by Mrs. Grimsley, using baby pictures and class composites to illustrate just how far these eleven graduates have come!

Events Calendar

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  • January 2023

Calendar of Events

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M Mon

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1 event, 1

2022-12-19

Christmas Break

Christmas Break

December 19, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Christmas Break

School office is closed during break.  School Resumes on Monday, January 2, 2023.

2 events, 2

7:40 am - 4:00 pm

School resumes

January 2 @ 7:40 am - 4:00 pm

School resumes

School resumes after Christmas break.  Regular school hours.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MS Basketball Practice

1 event, 3

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

January 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

Parish Group - Gathering Place - luncheon meeting in Community Center.  Students have lunch in classrooms.  No lunch helpers needed.

1 event, 4

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MS Basketball Practice

3 events, 5

2023-01-05

Science Fair

Science Fair

January 5 - January 6

Science Fair

Student Science Fair held in the Community Center.  Science Fair is not open to the public on both days due to dates/times reserved for judges.  Dr. Abascal or the school […]

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Christmas Procession

January 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Christmas Procession

4th - 8th grade students will process from the school campus, along the path through the Sugar Land City Park, across the foot bridge, continuing along in the Community towards […]

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ The Honor Roll School

January 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ The Honor Roll School

3 events, 6

2023-01-05

Science Fair

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 6 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ Holy Rosary

January 6 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ Holy Rosary

0 events, 7

0 events, 8

1 event, 9

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. Holy Ghost @ Home

January 9 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. Holy Ghost @ Home

0 events, 10

1 event, 11

2023-01-11

End of quarter 2

End of quarter 2

January 11

End of quarter 2

2 events, 12

2023-01-12

Quarter 3 Begins

Quarter 3 Begins

January 12

Quarter 3 Begins

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball practice

January 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball practice

2 events, 13

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 13 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade basketball practice

January 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade basketball practice

1 event, 14

9:00 am - 10:00 am

2nd Grade Basketball Game vs. First Baptist @ JPII

January 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

2nd Grade Basketball Game vs. First Baptist @ JPII

0 events, 15

1 event, 16

2023-01-16

Holiday – No School

Holiday – No School

January 16

Holiday – No School

School is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  The school office will be closed.

0 events, 17

1 event, 18

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

January 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

Parish Group - Sugar Canes - luncheon in the Community Center.  Students eat lunches in their classrooms.  No lunch volunteers needed.

0 events, 19

1 event, 20

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 20 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

1 event, 21

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball vs. Second Baptist @ MDC

January 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball vs. Second Baptist @ MDC

0 events, 22

1 event, 23

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. St. Francis De Sales @ Home

January 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. St. Francis De Sales @ Home

0 events, 24

2 events, 25

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd grade Basketball practice

January 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd grade Basketball practice

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ St. Mary of the Purification

January 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ St. Mary of the Purification

0 events, 26

2 events, 27

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 27 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball Practice

January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball Practice

Run by Mr. Moreno

4 events, 28

2023-01-28

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

January 28 - January 29

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

Catholic Schools week kicks off on January 28th.  All students are asked to wear their Mass day uniform as they attend Mass at STCS or elsewhere.  A special collection for […]

8:00 am - 9:00 am

2nd Gr. BB vs. Grace – @ JPII

January 28 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

2nd Gr. BB vs. Grace – @ JPII

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

Prospective new families are welcome to come and tour the school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our classical learning environment!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

Prospective new families are welcome to come and tour the school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our classical learning environment!

1 event, 29

2023-01-28

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

1 event, 30

2023-01-30

Griffin Day of Giving

Griffin Day of Giving

January 30

Griffin Day of Giving

2 events, 31

4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

January 31 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

Game time TBD

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  All students attend.

1 event, 1

8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

February 1 @ 8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

All school event.  Students are allowed to wear authentic garments representing their cultural heritage.  (No Halloween costumes, princess costumes, etc allowed)  Presentations by volunteers in classrooms and international cuisine samples […]

0 events, 2

2 events, 3

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

February 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

February 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

Final Geography bee competition between all grade levels.  Parents of final competitors will be invited to attend and watch.  Times are an estimate as competitors may finish earlier than end […]

1 event, 4

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Theresa Memorial – location TBD

February 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Theresa Memorial – location TBD

December 19
All day

Christmas Break

January 2
January 2 @ 7:40 am - 4:00 pm

School resumes

January 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 3
January 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

January 4
January 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 5
All day

Science Fair

January 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Christmas Procession

January 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ The Honor Roll School

January 5
All day

Science Fair

January 6 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 6 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ Holy Rosary

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
January 9
January 9 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. Holy Ghost @ Home

  • There are no events on this day.
January 11
All day

End of quarter 2

January 12
All day

Quarter 3 Begins

January 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball practice

January 13
January 13 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade basketball practice

January 14
January 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

2nd Grade Basketball Game vs. First Baptist @ JPII

  • There are no events on this day.
January 16
All day

Holiday – No School

  • There are no events on this day.
January 18
January 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

  • There are no events on this day.
January 20
January 20 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 21
January 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball vs. Second Baptist @ MDC

  • There are no events on this day.
January 23
January 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. St. Francis De Sales @ Home

  • There are no events on this day.
January 25
January 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd grade Basketball practice

January 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ St. Mary of the Purification

  • There are no events on this day.
January 27
January 27 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball Practice

January 28
All day

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

January 28 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

2nd Gr. BB vs. Grace – @ JPII

January 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28
All day

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

January 31
January 31 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

February 1
February 1 @ 8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

February 3
February 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

February 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

January 30
All day

Griffin Day of Giving

January 31
January 31 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

February 1
February 1 @ 8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

  • There are no events on this day.
February 3
February 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

February 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

February 4
February 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Theresa Memorial – location TBD

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National Catholic Educational Association

Saint Theresa Catholic School adheres to the guidelines established by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and maintains full accreditation status.

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498 · 281-494-1157 · [email protected]

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