Third Sunday of Lent As a Lenten reflection, I would like to share

Third Sunday of Lent As a Lenten reflection, I would like to share

CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
Third Sunday of Lent
As a Lenten reflection, I would like to share with you some of
the rich history that surrounds you every time you celebrate Mass
here at Christ the Good Shepherd. Last week I told you that since
July we have had 67 new families register here, as of today, it is
up to about 90. The following information comes from the
dedication booklet that was created when the church was
dedicated.
Bishop John Morkovsky, D.D. erected the parish community
effective April 1, 1978. Our parish community broke ground on
this property on December 23, 1979 with 370 families. Today we
have over 3000. Initially, Mass was celebrated at Benfer
Elementary School and the rectory was then located in the
Wimbledon subdivision. The community outgrew Benfer and
moved to Strack Intermediate School. The Parish Activity Center
and Administrative Office was finished in November 1980. The
community celebrated its first Mass in the church on May 2, 1981
with 1700 registered families.
The shape of the church building is intended to suggest a tent
structure. The early People of God from the time of Abram to the
time of Joseph’s flight into Egypt were nomads and shepherds.
The central experience of the Old Testament believer was the
Exodus—led by God with their families, flocks and herds, they
were brought from slavery to covenant, from desert to promised
land.
We too, are a “tent people” - called by the Second Vatican
Council a “Pilgrim People of God.” On our journey from Baptism
to eternal glory, we move as community. This “house for the
Church” is only a tent, a stopping place on the journey, but the
place which reminds us of God’s presence among us and in
which we gather to celebrate that presence.
The building is entered from a central gathering place or plaza.
It is semi-circular and composed of four main quadrants (quarter
circles) that do not intersect and have no common axis point. The
wooden framework or arches reach a height of over 70 feet and
from a free, asymmetrical structure. The sweeping upward lines of
ceiling and stained glass cause a spiraling effect creating a
feeling of ascension. The colors throughout (except in the glass)
are monochromatic wood and earth tones utilizing texture and
fabric instead of color to separate space and function. The true
color comes from the People of God, gathering in assembly and
in worship. It is the people who bring life to the building.
The church seats 1060 worshippers comfortably and
provides a large space for the ministry of music (voices
ands instruments). The central liturgical space, tiled with
Travertine marble… (to be continued).
Christ the Good Shepherd come to our aid.
Fr. James Burkart
[email protected]
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March 08, 2015
08 de Marzo 2015
Tercer domingo de Cuaresma
Como una reflexión cuaresmal, me gustaría compartir con
ustedes un poco de historia que le rodea cada vez que viene a
celebrar misa aquí en Christ the Good Shepherd. La semana
pasada les comunique desde el pasado julio, hemos tenido 67
nuevas familias inscritas aquí y al día de hoy han llegado a unas
90. La siguiente información proviene el folleto de dedicación que
se creó cuando la iglesia fue dedicada.
El Obispo John Morkovsky, D.D. fundó la comunidad
parroquial, el 1 de abril de 1978. Nuestra comunidad parroquial
dio inicio en esta propiedad el 23 de diciembre de 1979 con 370
familias. Hoy tenemos más de 3000. Inicialmente se celebraba la
Misa en la escuela primaria Benfer y la rectoría se encontraba
entonces en la subdivisión de Wimbledon. La comunidad superó
Benfer y se trasladó a la escuela intermedia Strack. La oficina
administrativa y centro de actividades parroquial fue terminado en
noviembre de 1980. La comunidad celebró su primera Misa en la
iglesia el 2 de mayo de 1981 con 1700 familias inscritas.
La forma del edificio de la iglesia tiene por objeto proponer
una estructura de tienda. El pueblo de Dios desde los tiempos de
Abran hasta la partida de José a Egipto eran nómadas y
pastores. La experiencia central de los creyentes del Antiguo
Testamento fue el éxodo guiados por Dios con sus familias,
ovejas y vacas; se los llevó de la esclavitud a la alianza, del
desierto a tierra prometida.
Nosotros también somos “gente de una tienda de campaña”
- llamados por el Segundo Concilio Vaticano, “Gente de
peregrinos de Dios”. En nuestro viaje desde el bautismo a la
gloria eterna, nos movemos como una comunidad. Esta “casa,
la iglesia” es sólo una tienda de campaña, un lugar de paso para
el viaje, pero es el lugar que nos recuerda de la presencia de
Dios entre nosotros y en la que nos reunimos para celebrar esa
presencia.
La entrada principal de reunión del edificio esta situada desde
el centro o plaza. Que es semi-circular y se compone de cuatro
cuadrantes principales (cuarta parte) que no se cruzan y no
tienen un eje común. El marco de madera o arcos alcanzan una
altura de más de 70 pies, una estructura asimétrica abierta. Las
grandes líneas del techo hacia arriba y las vidrieras causan un
efecto espiral creando una sensación de ascensión Los colores
en todas partes (excepto en el cristal) son madera
monocromática y tonos tierra que utilizan la textura y la tela en
vez de color para separar el espacio y la función. El verdadero
color proviene del Pueblo de Dios, reunidos en la asamblea y en
el culto. Son las personas las que dan vida al edificio.
La iglesia, tiene asientos cómodamente para 1060
feligreses y proporciona un amplio espacio para el
Ministerio de música (instrumentos y voces). El espacio
litúrgico central, alicatado con mármol Travertino.
(Continuará).
Cristo el buen pastor, ven en nuestra ayuda
Padre James Burkart
[email protected]
3rd SUNDAY OF LENT
3° DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
Evening Prayer - February 22 - May 24
Oración por la tarde (solo ingles) - Febrero 22-Mayo 24
Sundays/Domingos
7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross / Estaciones de la Cruz
Fridays / Viernes
6:30 pm (Inglés)
Prayer Garden
7:30 pm (Inglés)
Church
8:00 pm (Español)
en la Iglesia
Palm Sunday- March 28 & 29 Mass Schedule
Domingo de Ramos- Marzo 28 & 29 Horario de Misas
March 28
5:30 pm
March 29 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Español)
Holy Week / Semana Santa
April 2 (2 de Abril) - Holy Thursday/Jueves Santo
April 3 (3 de Abril) - Good Friday/Viernes Santo
April 4 (4 de Abril) - Holy Saturday/Sábado Santo
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
Easter April 5 / Pascua el 5 de Abril
6:30 am - Sunrise Mass (bring your lawn chairs)
9:00 am - Church
9:15 am - Parish Hall
10:45 am - Church
12:30 pm - Church
2:00 pm - Español
Area Lenten Penance Services / Servicios de
Penitencia Cuaresmal en el área
March 17 (17 de Marzo) 6:00 to 9:00 pm - Prince of Peace
March 18 (18 de Marzo) 7:00 to 9:00 pm - Christ the Good Shepherd
Lenten Mission ~ March 15th thru 17th
Martin Iott, OP will present
Sess. 1—Living by the Light of Faith
Sess. 2—The Sacrament of Penance as the Renewal of Our Baptism
Sess. 3—Immersion in the Truth: a Celebration of Baptism
This cry of Bartimaeus (Mk 10:51) sets the theme
for this time of reflection and prayer to look with the
eyes of our hearts and reclaim with renewed devotion
the gift of our Baptism,
the forgiveness of sin,
and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38)
March 15—7:30pm
March 16 & 17—7:00pm
Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings
Intenciones de la misa & Lecturas de la Escritura
*visiting Priest
*Sacerdote visitante
Mon/Lun, March 9
* Fr. Jones
12 Noon
Melquides & Paulina Pintor + 2 Kgs 5:1-15 | Ps 42:2, 3, 43:3, 4 | Lk 4:24-30
Tues/Mar, March 10
* Fr. Jones
7:00 am
Sally Waddock +
Dn 3:25, 34-43 | Ps 25:4-5, 6, 7, 8-9 | Mt 18:21-35
Wed/Mie, March 11
9:00 am
Margaret Muhlherr
Dt 4:1, 5-9 | Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 | Mt 5:17-19
Thur/Jue, March 12
7:00 pm
Dionisia Sy +
Jer 7:23-28 | Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 | Lk 11:14-23
Fri/Vie, March 13
9:00 am
Joseph Sottosanti +
Hos 14:2-10 | Ps 81:6-8, 8-9, 10-11, 14, 17 | Mk12:28-34
Sat/Sab, March 14
8:30 am
5:30 pm
Dcn. Alfonso Ramirez +
Raghod Schroeder +
Hos 6:1-6 | Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21 | Lk 18:9-14
Patrick Donovan +
Denes Eszenyi Sr. +
Pio Ylagan +
People of the Parish
Teodora Gonzalez +
1 Sm 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 | Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 | Eph 5:8-14 | Jn 9:1-41
or Jn 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
Sun/Dom, March 15
En Español
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
2:00 pm
Together, let us pray for the needs of our brothers and sisters, for those in the military, and those we
hold in our hearts.
Juntos, oremos por las necesidades de nuestros hermanos y hermanas, para los militares y
los que guardamos en nuestro corazón.
Kim Warwick, Michael J. Soroka, Jacqueline Hernandez, John Schmid, Helen Krzes, Jay Ballard, Elaine Hintzel,
Benjamin Bolden Monisa, Nancy Scheult, Dorothy Martinez, Rita Doyle, Bernice Kmiec, Bob Young, Lucille Isam, Jim Golick, Joe
Johnson, Peter Mulholland, Mika Stelly, Bob & Kathie Binkle, Patty White, Fr. John Upton
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
March 08, 2015
08 de Marzo 2015
+ Joe Gones, in-law of John & Dot Kenney
+ Wilda Dorsey, sister of Gary Priddy
Dinner with Fr. James
Fr. James would like to invite anyone who
might be interested in talking about a possible
vocation to the priesthood or religious life (as
a religious priest, sister or brother) to dinner
on Saturday, March 14 following the
Saturday evening vigil Mass.
We would gather for Mass and then have
dinner following. If you are interested, you are asked to call the
parish office and/or email Nadia at, [email protected]
so that we can get an accurate count for dinner. If you have any
questions feel free to email Fr. James at,
[email protected]
Cena con P. James
El P. James desea invitar a los que estén
interesados en conversar sobre una posible
vocación al sacerdocio o la vida religiosa (como
un sacerdote religioso, hermano o hermana) a
cenar el sábado, 14 de marzo después de la
misa del sábado por la tarde. Nos reuniremos
para la Misa y luego tener la cena. Si usted está
interesado, por favor comuníquese a la oficina
parroquial o correo electrónico Nadia,
nadia_ [email protected]. Así que podemos conseguir un
conteo preciso para la cena. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta con
toda confianza mande un correo electrónico al P. James.,
Last October many bishops met at the Vatican for an
extraordinary synod on the family in preparation for
the actual synod this October. You are invited to
participate. Please follow this link for the survey from
the predatory commission on our archdiocesan
website; www.archgh.org/survey
You may also look at;
www.surveymonkey.com/s/SCFParents
El pasado mes de octubre muchos obispos se reunieron en el Vaticano para un sínodo extraordinario en la familia, en
preparación para el sínodo el mes de octubre. Usted está invitado a participar. Por favor, siga este enlace para el estudio de
preparación con la comisión arquidiocesana en nuestro sitio web; www.archgh.org/survey
También puede mirar www.surveymonkey.com/s/SCFParents
Marriage Support Group
Our parish is now offering a Support Group for Marriages. The support group will be for intentional, committed
marriages. Our marriages are committed because we are determined, with God's help, that our marriages be
permanent. Our marriages are intentional, in that we intend, with God's help, to work through whatever obstacles threaten
our marriages.
The support group will use a 12-Step model. The 12-Step Programs were founded by Bill Wilson in 1935. Bill W. was greatly influenced by a
Jesuit priest, Father Ed Dowling. He was so influenced by Fr. Dowling that the 12-Steps appear very similar to the
St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises. Our Support Group for Marriages will start Thursday evening on March 12th at 5:45 PM before the 7:00 PM Mass, and
continue on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Please sign up in the Narthex right after Mass.
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3rd SUNDAY OF LENT
3° DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
TODAY!
In the Large Hall
See You There!
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic
Community and The Knights of Columbus
Council 10872, hosts a Fish Dinner every
Friday during Lent with the exception of Good
Friday. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Los Caballeros de Colón del Consejo 10872
Todos los viernes durante la cuaresma habrá cenas de
pescado frito, con la excepción del Viernes Santo. Sirve
desde las 5:30pm-7:30pm
Information pamphlets
available in parish office
Call 1-866-507-8757 for enrollment questions
CGS Children’s Choir will be rehearsing for Palm
Sunday and Easter on the following dates:
(Grades 2-6)
March 8th - 2:00 to 3:45 pm
March 22nd - 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Contact Anita Craig (281-320-0142). Newcomers are
always welcomed.
CGS is starting a young adult
ministry! We would love to
hear what you would like in a
ministry. So if you’re
interested please contact Mike
at [email protected]
Help bring to the light those who no longer want to walk
in darkness. Invite those who have never been baptized or
who have been baptized in a non-Catholic Christian
tradition, as well as, adult Catholics who have not been
confirmed. For more information call 281-376-6831.
JUNIOR HIGH NEWS
NOTICIAS DE SECUNDARIO
No class this evening. Have a great Spring Break. Classes
resume Sunday March 22nd.
YOUTH GROUP / Grupo de Jóvenes Adolescentes
Mass Attack Thursday!
Be in the church by 6:55 pm. Games,
prayer, and snacks to follow.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
NOTICIAS DE PREPARATORIA
Confirmation Rehearsal is Sunday, March 15 @ 5:00pm
Confirmation Mass is Thursday , March 19 @ 7:00pm
See you on Wednesday nights @ 7pm!
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
March 08, 2015
08 de Marzo 2015
THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH
ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA
For the weekend of / Para el fin de semana
February 28& March 1, 2015
Sun / Dom, Mar. 8 COMMUNITY SUNDAY
IHN
Elementary Faith Formation
Preparacion para Quinceaneras
Elementary Faith Formation
Evening Prayer
7:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:20 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mon / Lun, March 9
El Pan de Vida
“Encuentro Matrimoniales” Pequeña Comunidad
Grupo de Sanacion
Monday Night Bible Study
Preparacion para la Confirmacion de Adultos
Ensayo del Coro del Grupo de Oracion
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tues / Mar, March 10
Handbell Choir
Reunion de Servidores del Grupo de Oracion
GriefShare
Pilgrimage Book Study
Infant Baptism Session II, English
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Wed / Mie, March 11
Sunday Readings Discussion
High School Youth Night “Da Vine”
Serra Club International Program Meeting
Choir Practice
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Thur / Jue, March 12
Book Study
Support Group for Intentional, Comm. Marriage
K of C Business Meeting
TOV Jovenes
Jr. High Youth Group “Be Light”
Nuestra Fe Catolica
Grupo de Oración “El Rebaño”
Spanish Coro
ACTS Meeting
Dev. a la Santisima Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
Fri / Vie, March 13
Discipulos en Accion
K of C Fish Fry
Stations of the Cross
MFCC Zona B
TOV Para Parejas
Stations of the Cross
Estaciones de la Cruz
Vigilia
10:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Sat / Sab, March 14
TOV Desierto
Formacion Para El Ministerio Cristiano
Centering Prayer
TOV
55 Plus Bridge Night
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sun / Dom, Mar. 15
Preparacion para Quinceaneras
First Eucharist Jr. High Class
First Eucharist Group Sessions/English
Youth Confirmation Rehearsal
High School/College Musicians
Evening Prayer
Parish Mission
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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Weekly Contribution / Contribución semanal
Weekly Budgeted / Presupuesto semanal
Over (Under) / Sobre (Bajo)
$ 47,616.
$ 37,087.
$ 10,529.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
On Sunday March 22nd the parish
will hold our second blood drive of
the year from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm
in the large hall. Sign-up sheets will
be available in the Narthex after all the masses this weekend
and next. Sign up online at www.giveblood.org.
St. Anne Catholic School has open
enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year
with openings in all grades Pre-K4
through 8th grade.
The school is
currently celebrating 30 years of
educating young people in the Tomball/
Magnolia/Cypress/Champions area.
For information call Mary Ellen Avritt 281-351-0093.
ADORE MINISTRIES
The Good Talk Series
A series on the Sermon Matthew 5-7
Prince of Peace C.C.
Catholic Charismatic Center
19222 Tomball Pkwy
1949 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77070
Houston, TX. 77023
March 11 & April 8
April 1 & May 5
For information: 832-209-2190 www.adoreministries.com
Archdiocesan Young Adult and Campus Ministry Day “A call to LOVE”
Saturday, April 11 (8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) Come join hundreds of young
adults ages 18- 39 from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for a day
of formation, music, Eucharist, and fellowship. There will be 18 workshops
presented by international, national and local speakers that will address
ways to strengthen our relationship with God and others. Presented in
English and Spanish. Location: St. Pius X High School, 811 W. Donovan
St., Houston, TX 77091. Early Bird $25 by March 11 or $35 after March
12. Group Discounts available. Registrations online www.archgh.org/yacm
or by mail, or call 713-741-8780
Dia Arquidiocesano de Jovenes Adultos y Pastoral Universitaria Ven y
acompaña a cientos de jóvenes adultos de 18 a 39 años de edad de la
Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston a un día de formación, Eucaristía,
música y convivencia. Habrá 18 talleres con presentadores
internacionales, nacionales y locales que hablaran de cómo fortalecer
nuestra relación con Dios y los demás. Presentado en Ingles y Español.
Lugar: St. Pius X High school 811 W. Donovan Street, Houston, TX
77091. $25 antes del 11 de Marzo o $35 después del 12 de Marzo.
Descuentos para grupos. Inscripciones en línea www.archgh.org/yacm o
por correo. Para más información 713-741-8778.