July 3, 2016 - St. Vincent de Paul
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July 3, 2016 - St. Vincent de Paul
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 6800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025 713-667-9111, FAX 713-667-3453, WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG July 3, 2016, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Msgr. William Young Parochial Vicar Rev. Phong Nguyen Deacons Gus Camacho, Dan Pagnano Business Administrator, Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549 Director of Music, Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539 Director of Liturgy, Laura Rivera, 713-663-3528 Director of Faith Formation, Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565 Director of Communications, Mary Gosline, 713-663-3546 Parish School, 713-666-2345 Fax 713-663-3562 Principal, Carolyn Sears MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 6:45 AM and 12:10 PM Saturday: 8:15 AM, Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Spanish Mass: Sunday, 3:00 PM Life Teen Mass: Sunday, 5:00 PM Young Adults Mass: Tuesday, 7:00 PM except No First Tuesday 7 PM Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the Church Adoration Chapel, 24 hours, Monday, 7 AM through Saturday, 8 AM CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays, 6-7 PM and Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM or call 713-667-9111 for an appointment HEALING AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK second Wednesday of the month after 12:10 PM Mass 1 July 3, 2016, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Letter From The Pastor Dear Parishioners: We are progressing through the Fortnight for Freedom, program designed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccg.ord) to bring attention to and action for religious freedom both here in the U.S. and around the world. One need not look far for examples of the abuse and outright denial of religious freedom. The example of the Little Sisters of the Poor demonstrates the aggressiveness of government to further an agenda irrespective of the practice of religious freedom. A radical agenda of providing drugs that are classified as carcinogenic (World Health Organization), increase chances of triple-negative breast cancer (National Institutes of Health), which often do not prevent conception, and other effects is fostered on those who hold for the sacredness of human life. California has just ruled that insurers must provide elective abortions regardless of conscience. Pregnancy is a natural possible result from sexual relations. It is not a disease or something wrong. Children are gifts God gives to us. The fact that there is a method of spacing children that is natural and 99.5% method effective makes no difference. The fact that virtue is needed to act properly in sexual matters, becomes a non-issue because it is a matter of religious thinking and should be ignored by public policy. Our government has little worry when we talk of the church and does not get involved with the public be fine.” God tells us to go out into the world and privatization of religion, we are seeing a rise in radical freedom of worship — because worship is conducted inside square. “Keep your faith inside the church walls and all will society tells us to stay in our own back yard. Out of this individualism. Indeed, we are individuals, made in the image and likeness of God, but not merely individual persons. Each of us is in fact, a son, daughter, sibling, friend, spouse, etc. We are connected and accountable to others. We are more than mere individuals. To focus too much on our individuality and separateness, we end up traveling down the road of nihilism in a universe made up of me. I may let in [on my terms of course] and just as easily “kick you out” when I weary of your novelty Eventually, I have my own universe, rule over my own loneliness, and perversely wonder why no one wants to be like me or even like me. I fear in part that we have developed a false compassion for others. We see some of that in the self-esteem movement of giving everyone a trophy so some will not feel bad. Officials at the University of North Carolina recently released online guidelines to employees on issues ranging from gender-neutral dress codes to casual conversations about women’s shoes – in hopes of staving off the spread of this heinous disease. There are other such examples and the list is growing. I think some of this goes back several years when much was being said about the growth of the therapeutic society. It is a loose term but descriptive. “Let’s help everyone feel good,” and all will be well. Religion teaches us that even when things don’t go splendidly, all will be well because we do not focus on the immediate but far horizon at the end of our lives. Religious foci point to purpose, direction, commitment, true compassion, generosity, beauty, goodness, respect for human nature, and so many of the goods that build up society. When we chop away at this freedom, we lessen society little by little. Some may object that we are making a big deal out of some rather small stuff. I would answer sometimes small matters are a big deal when they chew at the foundation of true liberty. This July 4th, let’s celebrate the birth of the Constitutional Republic. Our founders put together a tremendous framework of liberty and responsibility, perhaps the best ever written. Let us treasure our religious liberty, cherish a country willing to protect this right and by our lives show how much we love our country by exercising active citizenship. The rest of the world recognizes just what a treasure we possess. Let’s keep her strong. 2 Msgr. Bill Mass Intentions for the Week Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be celebrated Thursday, July 14, 7:00 pm with the international rosary beginning at 6:30 pm. Following the Mass there will be an opportunity to be invested in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Simon Stock in 1251, gave him the Brown Scapular and promised privileges and protection to all persons who would wear the Scapular and lead a consistent Christian life. Pope Leo XIII in 1888 prescribed the investiture prayer used by the priest in giving the Brown Scapular. July 4 to July 10 Monday, July 4, Weekday 6:45 AM - John C. Cancelmo †, John Fusa Vay † 12:10 PM - T Don Clark †, Dawn Harrell Tuesday, July 5, Weekday 6:45 AM - St. Jude League 12:10 PM - Lucille DeGeorge †, Abuelita Chata † Wednesday, July 6, Weekday 6:45 AM - Edward Duffy †, Jessie Hernandez † 12:10 PM - Gina Lea Garcia †, Teresa Theccanat & Family Thursday, July 7, Weekday 6:45 AM - Jorge Puzon †, Eddie Knowles † 12:10 PM - Ruth & Johnny Kolenda †, Jack Stevens † Friday, July 8, Weekday 6:45 AM - Evelyn Berges †, Audeita Casas † 12:10 PM - Francisco & Anatalia Chan †, Andrea Christine Regnier † Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Annual Black Bag Collection Next Weekend, July 9-10 Saturday, July 9 8:15 AM - The Taggart Families † 5:00 PM - Luprete & DeGeorge Families In next Sunday’s Gospel, when Jesus asks “which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” the scholar of the law answered, “the one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus then said, “Go and do likewise.” You can also treat the poor with mercy by supporting the Society or St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag Collection. Your donations have a direct impact on the Houston community. In the past, your generosity provided over $5.7 million in food, rent & utility assistance, clothing and furniture to your neighbors in need. Help the Society continue our mission of Charity. Please Donate. The Annual Black Bag collection is the only Annual Fund Raiser for the Archdiocesan Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Funds go directly to provide services for the Archdiocesan Food Pantry, Archdiocesan Vincentian Service Center Furniture Distribution Program, Archdiocesan Natural Disaster and Flood Relief Efforts, Archdiocesan Thrift Store for Clothing and Household Items and Archdiocesan Home Visit Program to help with rent, electric and medical needs to families throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Sunday, July 10 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:00 AM - Rachel Garza † 9:00 AM - Wilburn Banks † 11:00 AM - Parishioners 1:00 PM - Joseph Wolosen † 3:00 PM - Nicholas Veedell and Margarita Gardea 5:00 PM - Richard Faust † Taizé Night Prayer Sunday Night-Prayer of the Roman Church using the beautiful music of the Community of Taizé, in France. This Sunday, July 3, 7:30 P.M. First Sunday of the Month Here at St. Vincent de Paul Church Stewardship Offering We will offer Night Prayer (Compline) of the Roman Church, using the beautiful music of the Community of Taizé in France. Lasting just over a half-hour, it is a beautifully peaceful prayer experience with which to conclude one’s Sunday night in contemplative song. June 26 , 2016, Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Offertory: $32,115.07 Other Charitable: $ 9,686.40 Total Contributions: $41,801.47 First round baskets passed are for the Offertory and the second rectangular baskets are for the Second Collection. 3 Elementary Faith Formation Registration for CCE and LDP is now open for the Fall. Registration Packets are available at the Greeter's Station in the Narthex of the Church, at the Parish Office, or Online. Registrations should be returned to the parish office. Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We sit together front left in the Church. SVdP Youth Ministry meets during the School Year on Sundays, 6:30-8pm in the Family Center, upstairs, Youth Room. All High School Students are welcome. LDP - Lord’s Day Program is a faith formation program for children 2 years old through 5 years old. You may choose the 9:00 AM-10:00 AM or the 11:00 AM-12:00 PM class, and they meet in the Primary School Building. "The World Promises you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness" - Pope Benedict XVI St. Vincent de Paul Life Teen's Mission is to bring teens into a relationship with Christ and his Church. We seek not merely to educate about the faith but to create Missionary Disciples for the Kingdom of God. Through our focus on prayer, the Sacraments, and fellowship through relational ministry, we seek to brings teens into the fullness of Christ and to put them on the path to becoming the person that Christ created them to be. CCE Program - Continuing Christian Education provides faith formation for children in grades 1 through 8. We also have a class for children with special needs. CCE meets 10:30AM - 12:00Noon in the Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Buildings and the Msgr. Jamail Family Center. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: In order to be ready to start preparation for First Holy Communion, students must have completed one full year of Catholic Education, beginning no sooner than First Grade. This requirement may be satisfied by attendance at CCE, Catholic School, or Home School (provided the curriculum consists of daily Catholic Education). A second year of Catholic education occurs in conjunction with their First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation. Info or Signup? Email Nick LaRocca, [email protected] Summer Fun and Learning! SVdP will now be a workshop site for Writers in the Schools! WITS is a 2 week course July 11-22. Classes meet daily from 9-12 for students grades 1-8. The workshops, supervised by Mrs. Zimbaldi, will host 3 Writers-in-Residence from WITS. The cost for the 2 week session is $300 and payment must accompany registration. This summer we are opening registration to SVdP Parish Members and registration forms are available through the school office. Questions regarding the program may be sent to [email protected]. Don’t miss out on this wonderful writing opportunity for your students! DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BE BAPTIZED? If your child is over 7 years or older and needs to be baptized, we have an RCIA program adapted for children. In addition to the Sunday CCE classes from 10:30am to 12:00noon, we will meet once a month on a Monday night from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please contact Monica Aquila about classes. For further information please contact Monica Aquila at 713.663.3509 or [email protected] You’re Invited to Free Summer Activities with the Cub Scouts! Please be our guests at these free summer events. Bring your family and learn about scouting! Designed for boys entering grades 1-5, Cub Scouts is an exciting program that combines outdoor activities, sports, academics and more while helping instill values such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. Cub Scouts provides a positive peer group that creates fellowship, promotes diversity, and teaches duty to God and Country. Help your son learn the value of his own worth, and watch his self-esteem and confidence grow. Pack 505 is an active group of families and students from several area schools including St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and Roberts Elementary. Come be part of the adventure with us! July Event -- Movie/Picnic Night Thursday evening, July 14th 6pm – 9pm St. Vincent de Paul (date & location subject to change) Join us for Grilling, Chilling and Thrilling!! Enjoy the evening with our families as we watch a kid-friendly movie and share hot dogs and cold drinks. August Event -- Water Balloon Monsoon Sunday, August 14th at 2pm. St. Vincent de Paul Athletic Fields (date & location subject to change) Always EPIC!! The Water Balloon Monsoon is a Scout Favorite! Scouts are suggested to bring 50 or more pre-filled water balloons. You can’t have too many. Refrigerated balloons are chilling!! Scouts who attend three summer events will earn their Summertime Pack Award for participation. We hope to see your there! If you are thinking about joining us for these events, please send us a note so we can have enough food and beverage and keep you up to date on any changes. For this, or any additional information, contact Bill Macey at [email protected] or Gene Silva at [email protected] . 4 4 ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY Norma L. McLellan St. Anne's Society Book Club Wed., July 13, 7pm, MJFC Room 208B Norma L. McLellan St. Anne's Society Book Club Wed., Aug. 10, 7pm, MJFC Room 208B As members of St. Vincent de Paul's Young Adults (SVDPYA), we strive to live out our Catholic faith in both word and deed. We achieve this goal through our service, spiritual formation, and social events in support of one another, our community, and the Church as a whole. Together, we take up the call of bringing Christ into the world! SVDPYA is centered around a 6:30pm praise and worship, 7pm Mass, and dinner every Tuesday evening (except for the 1st Tuesday of the month), along with an array of social and spiritual events. Come join us at one of our upcoming events, or find our group on Facebook by searching "SVDPYA" or email [email protected] to get involved. Reserve your children's spot in the nursery 48 hrs in advance online when you RSVP. Go to: www.stvincentcatholicchurch.org > Organizations > St. Anne’s Society. Life Awareness Weekend, July 22-24 Friday, 5 p.m. - Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Holy Name Retreat Center Come and join other single men and women of faith, ages 18-45, who are searching and discerning God’s call in their lives. Life Awareness is a weekend retreat of prayer, silent reflection, presentations, group discussions, and sharing on one-on-one encounters and guidance from priests and religious sisters and brothers, as you learn more about priesthood and religious life. This retreat is designed to help young adults to learn and explore whatever vocation God might be calling them, to search deeply for the guidance, and to grow in courage to do the will of God. It will provide the time, environment, and opportunity to clarify one’s calling without any pressure of commitment. Holy Name Retreat Center, 430 Bunker Hill Rd, 77024. Information: Deacon Gary Hilbig 832-549-4140 [email protected] Henry Majoue 832-606-1372 [email protected] Cost: Free (Donations accepted) Deadline: July 18. Short interview required. Preregistration and forms at www.houstonvocations.com/life-awareness. UH Catholic Newman Center Retreat “Calling Future Coogs! Whether you’re a freshman or a transfer student, join us for the Fresh Retreat at the UH Main Campus, Catholic Newman Center, 4805 Calhoun Rd, 77004, on Saturday, August 27, 10am-6pm. The day retreat will be filled with games, food, dynamic talks and personal stories of transitioning and staying close to the Catholic Faith in College. Meet other freshmen and transfer students, gain insight from current Catholic Coogs, and hang out with our Director Fr. John Paul Bolger, C.C. and Campus Minister Mrs. Claire McMullin. Please contact Claire at [email protected] or check out www.facebook.com/CatholicCoogs/ find Fresh in the events. Houston Aggie Catholics! Please join us for an Aggie Catholic Maroon Mass to welcome our new Aggie Catholic freshman, transfer students and their families and learn about all of the great things happening at St. Mary’s! Saturday, July 30, Mass at 5pm, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, 77002. Light dinner and program will follow at Cathedral Centre. RSVP to Beth Ogden 979846-5717 ext 110 or [email protected] Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy Monday, 7 pm, (no meeting 7/4) in the MJFC Library (2nd Floor) to enhance your knowledge of the Divine Mercy message, deepen your faith, and much more. Join our newly organized Greeters We are a group of parishioners committed to welcoming everyone into our Community United in Faith. Individuals and entire families can join this ministry. Go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/60b0c45a8af2ba75-greeters Choose a Mass time that works for you and your family and sign up for the Mass of your choice. We need YOU!! If you have any questions, please call, Mary Gosline 713-663-3546 or email [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact: Almanubia Cespedes, 713-662-2110. 5 Adult Life Ministries Trip for July 13 Because the Family Center will be closed this week, the only date left to sign up for the bus trip for the Museum, etc. is Monday, July 11. Please contact Elaine if you need to cancel. See next Sunday’s bulletin to find out about the trip scheduled for August 10. study the treasures of the Catholic Church as they relate to current issues that challenge us in today’s world. Currently they are concentrating on the Vatican II Document, Lumen Gentium. Because of the 4th of July holiday, the next meeting will be July 11. English Classes (ESL) will not meet this week Except for this week, English as a Second Language meets at 9:30am in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center 208A. If you are interested in joining the class, please notify Elaine at 713-663-3564 or [email protected]. Spiritual Direction For an appointment with a spiritual director call: Sandy Marcello at 713-529-8162, Eileen Meinert at 713-363-1961, or Elaine Caldwell at 713-663-3564. Classes Continuing through the summer except for this week French I / Italian I / Spanish I and II and English as a second language (ESL) John XXIII Study Group This group meets on Mondays, 10:00 – 11:00 am in MJFC 208A to re-visit and Catholic Chaplain Corps Pastoral Assistants Formation Training The Catholic Chaplain Corps (CCC) of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides pastoral and sacramental ministry for patients in the Texas Medical Center and Houston area hospitals. The PA formation process is four months in length. If you feel called to minister as a Pastoral Assistant call Rebecca Carrum, BCC, 713-747-8445. Upon request an application form will be sent to you via email or post. Return the completed form to the CCC office by August 1, 2016. Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of the Application. Classes begin Aug. 27, 2016. Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Special bilingual (English/Spanish) annual masses celebrated by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo for couples residing in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The Archdiocese celebrates the powerful gift of Marriage to those who are commemorating their 50th or 25th anniversary years of married life in the 2016 calendar year; and recognize their wonderful commitment to the importance and permanence of this sacred sacrament. 25th Silver Anniversary Sunday, Aug. 14, 3pm, CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway. 50th Golden Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 25, 3pm, CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway. Blood Drive Thank You A big thank you to the 36 donors who gave at the Parish Blood Drive last Sunday, June 26. A total of 44 blood products were provided. 52 people tried to give blood. 8 people gave through the automated method which counts as 2 units and 28 people gave whole blood. 16 people tried to give but were deferred; please try again. We also had 21 people who made appointments. Thank you so much for that. We had some wait after the 9:00 Mass because of many people coming in at that time. Even donors with appointments had to wait a while since there are already people in the screening stations and on the tables. We will review your feedback and make every effort to respond to your suggestions. Thank you for responding to the call of love and mercy and thank you for your efforts to help the blood drive run smoothly. Next blood drive is August 28th Mark your Calendars! Whether or not a couple attends the ceremony, they are eligible to receive a special recognition. Reserved seating will be limited. For more information contact Regina Vasquez, with the Office of Family Life Ministry, 713-741-8720. Register at www.familylifeministryhouston.org 6 7 CCSC is helping equip 6,500 students for the academic year? WOW! HOW CAN I HELP? 1. Sponsor a student! CCSC’s greatest need for the Back To School program is financial backing. It costs only $45.00 to provide each child with a comprehensive packet of academic supplies and new clothing/shoes in line with each campus’s uniform requirements. Please consider giving or organizing a drive to fund this much-needed service – at your place of business, worship, recreation center or anywhere you have community relationships that care about children. Donations of any amount can be contributed in one of two ways: - Donate online! Our secure website is a convenient way to give, and your gift can be designated to Back To School: www.ccschouston.org - Donate by mail! Simply send a check (payable to CCSC with “Back To School” in the note section) to CCSC, P. O. Box 27924, Houston, Texas, 77227. 2. Volunteer! It takes 700 volunteers to make Back To School a success! You can contribute your time and energy to this worthy cause or help inspire others to volunteer. LOCATION: Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd @ Ave. B (just inside Loop 610). SORT AND SET UP DISTRIBUTION (2 Day Option) Saturday, July 30 7:30AM to 12:30PM Friday, August 5 7:30AM to 1:00PM Help prep and organize supplies! Saturday, August 6 7:30AM to 1:00PM Help parents/students as they pick up supplies and more! Thank you for your involvement and support! Questions? Parking is limited on Distribution days! If possible, please park across the street at Crosspoint Church (in the back parking lot): 4601 Bellaire Blvd. Contact 713-961-3993 ext. 215 [email protected] The mission of Christian Community Service Center is to serve the poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic, or cultural differences 8 9 Lord Teach Us to Pray Saints and Special Observances Archdiocesan Day of Prayer sponsored by Prince of Peace ACTS. Featuring Speakers: Rev. John Keller, Pastor Prince of Peace / Michael Gormley, Coordinator of Evangelization St. Anthony of Padua / Den. Tom Vicknair, Director of Pastoral Life St. Anthony of Padua. Saturday, July 23, 8am-1pm, doors open at 7:30am. Bring a friend! Only $10/person. Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 19222 Tomball Parkway, 77070. Mass 11:30am with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo. Register at http://staoptw.org/dop2016 Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Independence Day Tuesday: St. Anthony Zaccaria; St. Elizabeth of Portugal Wednesday: St. Maria Goretti Saturday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions; Blessed Virgin Mary Today’s Readings First Reading — Rejoice and be glad for I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river, and the wealth of nations like an overflowing torrent (Isaiah 66:10-14c). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66). Second Reading — May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:14-18). Gospel — Jesus sends his disciples out in pairs to bring his peace and proclaim the kingdom of God (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20) [1-9]. St. Basil’s School of Gregorian Chant 2016 Summer Learning Schola, University of St. Thomas, St. Basil Chapel, Led by Alexis Kutarna, Director of Music, St. Mary’s Seminary. For Beginners and the Experienced: Chant Notation, how to sing Latin and English Psalmody. For more information go to: http:// chantschool.org/2016-summer-learning-schola-ust/ The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Catholic Radio for Houston Readings For The Week Radio for your soul!!! KSHJ 1430 AM, www.grnonline.com, 24 hours every day! Listen and Learn! Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:29; Mt 9:18-26; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For Public Needs,” nos. 882-889, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Dt 30:10-14; Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37; or Ps 19:8-11; Col 1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37 2016 Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast July 28, 2016 Speaker: Most Rev. Michael Sis Bishop of San Angelo Hilton Americas 1600 Lamar St. Houston, 77010 7am check in, Program begins 7:30am sharp To purchase tickets go to www.archgh.org/prayerbreakfast For more information, please contact the Development Department at 713-652-4417 PEACE The greeting of peace at Mass adds substance to a message of today’s readings: peace is relational. When we greet in peace the person near us at Mass, we share the touch of a handshake or embrace, sincere eye contact, and friendly words. The scriptures speak of a similar peace. The first reading from Isaiah describes the peace of the holy city, Jerusalem, a place of prosperity and comfort where the “Lord’s power shall be known to his servants” (Isaiah 66:14c). The Christian understanding of peace changes slightly. Paul writes of the “peace and mercy” on all who are created anew. Jesus describes a feeling of peace that will rest on those who accept his disciples and their message. Peace is both an absence of strife and a personal blessing. May we always and sincerely bring peace to our own lives as we share it with others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. SVDP Book Club Upcoming Meeting The SVDP book club will meet on Wednesday, July 13, from 10:30 a.m. until Noon in MJFC 206. The selection for July is The Road to Character by David Brooks. This book is available in the public libraries and at most retail and online book stores. New members welcome! For questions contact Mary Ann Beachler at 713-665-0086 or [email protected] 10 Next Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center Parish Information Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. and 3pm Masses Sunday, July 17, 2016 Hosted by Sunday Mass EM Team 2 Sacrament of Baptism: Children, age 6 or younger requirements: parents registered parishioners, attended baptism class within 3 years and completed forms before baptism can be scheduled. For info and forms contact Paulette, [email protected]/713-663-3515. If your child is over 7 years old and not baptized, contact Monica Aquila, 713-663-3509 or [email protected]. Sacrament of Matrimony: Six to eight months are required for marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office, 713667-9111 for an appointment with the marriage coordinator. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office as soon as you or someone in your family schedule surgery, hospitalization or suffer serious illness or injury. Nursery Closed Sunday, July 4th Weekend Summer Sunday Nursery Schedule Children 1-24 Months. Nursery available during Summer months for Sunday 9am Mass only, excluding Holidays. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail Family Center. No Fees. ============================================================== Altar Servers: Contact Tom Green, [email protected] Bulletin:. Deadline is 9am, Thur., 10 days before date of bulletin, holiday bulletins at least 1 week earlier. Email to [email protected], or drop off articles at the Parish Office. Announcements before or after Mass will not be allowed unless submitted to the church office no later than Wednesday before the weekend of the scheduled event for approval to Laura Rivera, 713-663-3528 / [email protected]. Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event. Contact Megan at [email protected] or 713-663-3561. Can’t Get to Church? If you or someone you know would like to receive Communion, but are home bound, or in a nursing or retirement residence and unable to get to Mass, call 713-667-9111. Nursery: Ages birth to 2 years during Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses at the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. St. Jude League Enrollment Membership Cards are available in the Church by the St. Jude Shrine. Teen RCIA: Teens who desire to become Catholic and have not been baptized or received the sacraments, call the Youth Office, 713-663-3565. HOW IS GOD, IN HIS INFINITE LOVE, CALLING YOU? Sometimes life shifts in unexpected ways. When a career path comes to an unexpected dead end, when loved ones die or leave us, when our health fails, when our poor choices bring us low, when aging hinders our ability to contribute our time and treasure in our accustomed way: these are all turning points when the choice of a new vocation may present itself. Our religious history is full of turning point stories: Saul recanting Pharisaism on the road to Damascus; Thomas a Becket choosing service to the Church over service to the King; Carol Wojtyla struggling under Nazi oppression; Mary bravely facing unexpected parenthood, certain scandal and heartbreak. A story that may make you think of choices made when life seems against you, is the enjoyable and vocations relevant movie (especially for Independence Day!), Saint of 9/11. Saint of 9/11 is the remarkable story of Fr. Mychal Judge, NYC Fire Department chaplain, who perished in the Twin Towers tragedy. Fr. Mychal’s early life was framed by his father’s death, his depression-era childhood, and his alcoholism and sexual orientation, yet he determined on a course marked by extraordinary works of charity and deep spirituality, and became well known for ministering to the homeless, the addicted, those suffering from AIDS and those alienated by the Church and society. ============================================================== New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the Parish Registration Form available at the Parish Office, the Greeter’s Station in the Church Gathering Space or online at http://www.svdp-houston.org/new-parishionerregistration-form. Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Southwest We strive to build community through living faith, by helping frail, elderly and health-impaired people in the southwest Houston area remain independent, seek health care and preserve their quality of life. It is easy to become a VIC volunteer! Whether on a regular basis or occasionally, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities: Transportation for medical appointments or Shopping Trips / Minor Home Repairs / Garden and Yard Work / Telephone reassurance / Visitation. Contact VIC to Volunteer: 713-772-8181; [email protected]; www.vic-sw.org See Saint of 9/11 on Netflix or Amazon Video. Brought to you by the SVDP Vocations Committee. Pray for Vocations! St. Jude League Enrollment St. Jude League is opened for enrollment throughout the year. Membership for enrollment is $5.00 for the year. The 6:45 A.M. Mass each Tuesday is celebrated for intentions of those enrolled in the League. St. Jude is a powerful intercessor for anyone in need. Membership Cards are available by the St. Jude Shrine in our church. 11 Décimocuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 3 de julio de 2016 ENCONTRARSE CON CRISTO Una vez un amigo me dijo que él vive cada día de su vida en busca de alguna oportunidad de encontrarse con el Señor. Yo le contesté que así era como yo también vivía mi vida. Pero un día descubrí lo que él quería decir exactamente con esa frase. Un buen día mi amigo tenía algo que hacer en mi vecindario y se había topado con un muchacho descalzo, que estaba pidiendo limosna a las personas que salían del supermercado. Mi amigo le dijo al muchacho que iba a hacer lo que pudiera para conseguirle un par de zapatos y una muda de ropa limpia. Y, ¿a dónde piensan que se le ocurrió llevar al muchacho para buscarle zapatos y ropa? ¡A mi casa! Yo me quedé desconcertado al verlos llegar a mi casa y oír a mi amigo explicándome la situación. Me dijo que estaba encantado de haber hallado una oportunidad en este día de encontrarse con Cristo. Yo no sabía ni qué decir, pero a la vez sentí una gran humildad al sentir la presencia de Cristo en mi casa. Fui a mi gavetero y vacilé unos momentos mientras miraba algunas prendas de vestir que no había usado en algún tiempo. Pero algo dentro de mí me dijo que fuera a mi armario. Allí saqué mis jeans favoritos, una camisa bastante nueva con un buen suéter, alguna ropa interior nueva, un par de zapatos y calcetines. El muchacho entró al baño a cambiarse, y cuando salió su cara estaba radiante de alegría. Mientras tanto, mi amigo había ido a mi refrigerador y le había preparado una comida para llevarse. Luego lo llevó a un lugar donde podría pasar la noche. EL LLAMADO SURGE DEL ENCUENTRO Esta experiencia me enseñó mucho sobre lo que significa ser una persona que procura seguir a Cristo. Descubrí que para llegar a conocer a Cristo más y más, tenemos que ser nosotros los que lo busquemos en las personas con quienes nos encontramos cada día de nuestras vidas. Hoy el Señor Jesús nos pide que recemos para que su Padre envíe más trabajadores a su cosecha. Roguemos para que cada vez más hombres y mujeres tengan el valor de buscar a Cristo en su vida diaria. Y tal vez algunas de esas personas oirán la voz del Señor que les llama al ministerio del sacerdocio o del diaconado. Lecturas de hoy: Isaías 66:10–14c; Salmo 66:1–7, 16, 20; Gálatas 6:14–18; Lucas 10:1–12, 17–20 [1–9] Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. La Bienaventurada Virgen María del Monte Carmelo El Padre Witold Kania celebrará la Santa Misa en honor a Nuestra Señora del Carmen el jueves 14 de julio a las 7:00 p.m. El rezo del rosario internacional comienza a las 6:30 p.m. Después de la misa seguirá el rito de la bendición y la imposición del Escapulario. El Escapulario es un símbolo de la protección de la Madre de Dios a sus devotos y un signo de su consagración a María. Nos lo dio La Santísima Virgen entregándoselo al General de la Orden del Carmen, San Simón Stock, según la tradición, el 16 de julio de 1251, con estas palabras: «Toma este hábito, el que muera con él no padecerá el fuego eterno». Prometió su protección a todas las personas que vistieran habitualmente con el Escapulario y llevaran una vida cristiana coherente. El Papa León XIII en 1888 prescribió la oración de investidura utilizada por el sacerdote al imponer el escapulario del Carmen. 12 12 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En muchos santuarios de latinoamerica y Europa se pueden encontrar diversas ofrendas que han dejado los fieles a través de los siglos. Entre estas ofrendas es de particular relieve el exvoto. Exvoto (una frase en latín que se traduce “del voto”) es el regalo que se le presenta al santo o a la santa en reconocimiento del favor recibido. Esto también se llama “manda”. Los exvotos o mandas toman varias formas desde pequeñas medallas en forma de la parte del cuerpo que fue sanado hasta pinturas del milagro concedido. El exvoto más antiguo en América es de una pintura mandada a hacer por Hernán Cortés en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Extremadura (España). Esta imagen reconocía el hecho de ser salvado del piquete de un alacrán mientras estaba en México. Lamentablemente esta pintura se extravió en el siglo XIX. En realidad el santo o la santa no necesita el exvoto pero los creyentes sí. Estas mandas nos recuerdan el poder de la intercesión divina en la vida humana. También nos invitan al agradecimiento de los favores que Dios nos hace. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LA PAZ El saludo de la paz en la Misa fundamenta un mensaje de las lecturas de hoy: la paz es relacional. Cuando le damos la paz a la persona que está cerca de nosotros en la Misa, compartimos el roce de un apretón de manos o un abrazo, el contacto visual sincero y palabras amistosas. Las Escrituras hablan de una paz similar. La primera lectura de Isaías describe la paz como la ciudad sagrada, Jerusalén, un lugar de prosperidad y de consuelo donde “Los siervos del Señor conocerán su poder”. El entendimiento cristiano de la paz cambia ligeramente. San Pablo escribe sobre “la paz y la misericordia” para todos los que son nuevas criaturas. Jesús describe un sentimiento de paz que se posará sobre los que aceptan a sus discípulos y a su mensaje. La paz es tanto la ausencia de conflictos como una bendición personal. Que siempre y sinceramente traigamos paz a nuestras propias vidas mientras la compartimos con los demás. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Regocíjense y alégrense porque extenderé la prosperidad sobre Jerusalén como un río (Isaías 66:10-14c). Salmos — Las obras del Señor son admirables (Salmo 66 [65]). Segunda lectura — Que nunca me gloríe excepto en la cruz de nuestro Señor Jesucristo (Gálatas 6:14-18). Evangelio — Jesús envía sus discípulos de dos en dos a llevar su paz a la gente (Lucas 10:1-12, 17-20) [1-9]. Los bautismos en español Las pláticas de preparación bautismal en español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada mes con la excepción de julio. Nos reunimos a las 9:00 a.m. en la biblioteca del Centro Parroquial (segundo piso). Para más información, hablar con Lucie Gardea después de la Misa de español los domingos o al correo [email protected]. Requisitos: La familia deber estar registrada en la parroquia. Ambos padres deben asistir las pláticas. Se requiere una copia de la partida oficial de nacimiento del niño. Se requiere una copia de un documento oficial de identificación Se requiere un/una padrino y/o madrina. Los padrinos deben ser católicos completamente iniciados en la Fe. Deben ser mayores de 18 años. Si son casados, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Los padrinos deben llevar una vida congruente con la Fe y la misión que van a asumir. La cuota para las pláticas es $25 para las familias registradas en la parroquia. Si no son parroquianos, el costo es $50. La cuota para personas tomando las clases como padrinos es $10. Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Os 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Sal 145 (144):2-9; Mt 9:18-26; o para el Día de la Independencia se pueden tomar las lecturas de las Misas para varias necesidades y ocasiones: Por la nación o por la paz y justicia. 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