February 7, 2016
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February 7, 2016
ST. AMBROSE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS FEBRUARY 7, 2016 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Because of the Mass Monday, February 8 8:00AM Adelina Santos Tuesday, February 9 8:00AM Chris Kadlecek schedule on Ash Wednesday, February 10, we will not have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.. __________________________________________ FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wednesday, February 10 8:00AM(English) Lupe Rendon Arechiga 12:00Noon(English) Marian Stankovich 6:00PM(English) Shirley Descant Klotz 7:30PM(Spanish) No Intention Thursday, February 11 8:00AM Pauline Morin Friday, February 12 8:00AM Esther D. Ramos Saturday, February 13 8:00AM A. H. Scoggin, Sr. 5:00PM Aldo and Piera Fontana Sunday, February 14 8:00AM Agnes Dostalik 10:00AM Dolores Meza 12:00Noon(Spanish) Joseph Nguyen 5:00PM (Spanish) Tuong Vu Readings for the Week of February 7, 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11 Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3, 4, 5, and 10, 11; Mk 7:1-13 Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14, and 17; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Our Lady of Lourdes Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32 First Sunday of Lent Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 _________________________________________________ VOCATION AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES Discover the Road Less Traveled – 6:30PM – 9:00PM – A monthly discernment gathering at St. Mary’s Seminary,9845 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024. This gathering is for single young adult men ages 18 and older. Meets every second Thursday of the month from September to May. Join priests and seminarians for fellowship, prayer, music, dinner and talks about the discernment for priesthood. For more information, video, or registration go to www.houstonvocations.com/discover. In the Gospel today, the disciples decide to leave everything to follow Jesus. We are also called to follow Jesus, who tells us that “whatever you do to the least of mine, you do for me.” Your gift to the poor can bring the love and peace of Jesus to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. ____________________________________________________ ASH WEDNESDAY UPCOMING COLLECTIONS - Archdiocesan Social Ministries Collection - Each parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston does much to address the needs of the people who live within their area. However, there are many people whose needs cannot be met by the parish alone. For this reason the Archdiocese supports archdiocesan-wide social service agencies like Catholic Charities, San Jose Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul Society, to name a few. This collection will take place at all Ash Wednesday Masses and will be used to support the Archdiocesan Social Ministries. Begin the Season of Lent by recalling the needs of our neighbors and offering alms for their benefit. May God bless you for your generosity. 50TH ANNIVERSARY DIOCESAN SERVICE FUND HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER” 2016 DIOICESAN SERVICES FUND Our 2016 Diocesan Services Fund begins next weekend in every parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them, serve them, and show them mercy. The thousands of people served by the ministries of the Archiocese of Galveston-Houston need your compassion and generosity. Your kind gift to DSF enables us to reach out to people in this parish and throughout the entire Archdiocese through more than 60 important programs. All registered parishioners should have received a letter from our Archbishop, Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized pledge card, inviting you to hear Christ’s promise and that His Mercy endures forever. Complete your pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope provided or bring it to Mass next weekend. Our parish goal is $72,000.00. ______________________________________________ Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Francisco Locken, son of Gloria Dunn, who passed away. Pray that God grant peace and comfort to his loved ones. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ALTAR SOCIETY – Let us pray for all those who have given their life for our freedom and for those who are serving in our military at home and abroad and especially the following: Victor J. Broussard, Peter Zachary Carroll, , Samuel Castillo, Brandon Cook, Matthew Cook, Master Sgt., Dean Crawford, Evie Estrada, Nephew Brandon Falcon, Robert Freedman, Olivia Garza, , Captain Mark Grahmann, Matthew Grissom, Timothy Groh, Lee Anthony Guerrero, Andrew S. Gutierrez, Christopher Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez Matthew Hernandez, Mia Hernandez, Sean Dietrich Hrncir, Samuel Dylan Hrncir, Captain Mary Hrynyk, Captain Jason Hrynyk, Anthony Handy, Ivan Ibabao, Elizabeth Grassmann Ibabao, Kelpen, Kayla Loff, Robert Marquez, Jr., Aaron Limas, Captain Andrew Locke, Daniel Martinez, John Martinez, Major Kelly McGovern, Gamaliel Nava, Tony Noser, Dominic Patronella, Jeremy Redman, Captain Jonathan Reed, Casey Rogers, , Daniel Salinas, The Smith Family, Oscar Sicola, Mertie St. Pierre, Adam M. Styers, and James Andrew Tammaro. _________________________________________________ Please pray for the following who have asked for our prayers: Sandra Almaraz,Tammy Babineck, Catherine Bargers, Benjamin Bohac, Marie Campos, John Culver, Albina Diehl, Ava Hamilton, Leona Hanus, Alice Hernandez, Vincent Jirik, Jr., Frances and Willie Jimenez, Janice King, Henry Kopycinski, Michael Lafferty, Robert McCullough, Joe Limas, Alfons Petrash, Sammy and Sophia Romano, David Russell, Rene Salinas, Avelina Suarez, Diane Tolley, Marjie Waltmon, Ann Weaver, and David Zaborowski. _____________________ BULLETIN CHANGES - Beginning this month, when you ask us to pray for healing for someone and list the name in the bulletin, we will include the name in the bulletin FOR THAT MONTH ONLY. If you want us to continue to pray for that person the next month, please call Rita in the office at 713-686-3497 to make another request. We value praying for individuals in need of our prayers and want to keep our list current. We know that prayers have been answered for some of the individuals listed, yet no one has called to take the name off of the list and it gets longer and longer. Please call Sr. Charline if you have any questions at 713-858-1613 BEREAVEMENT GROUP will meet on Thursday, February 11, at 1:15PM in Room B. If you have any questions or would like more information, call Sr. Charline at 713-858-1613. ____________________________________________________ HELP WANTED Can you sew? Do you use a serger? Could you help us make the Baptismal garments? Each child that is baptized at St. Ambrose Church receives a Baptismal garment during the ceremony. We need about 100 garments this year. For more information, please call Sr. Charline at 713-858-1613 or Margaret Oliver at 713-688-1951. REFLECTION BOOKLET Lent is here and a Day-By-Day Reflection Booklet for the season of lent is now available during this weekend Masses, February 6 and 7, for $1.00 each. Doorway to Mercy brings together Pope Francis’ invitation, scripture and the Liturgical season. It includes reflections and practical action steps. Applications for the 2015 Outstanding Altar Server Award are available in the Church Office. The requirements are listed on the form. All applications are due to the St. Ambrose Altar Society no later than March 31, 2016. __________________________________________ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION – LADIES OF ST. AMBROSE CENACLE SILENT LENTEN RETREAT Once again our parish ladies are invited to attend a retreat at the Cenacle Retreat House, 420 N. Kirkwood, just off the Katy Freeway on Friday, March 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 13, 2016, 1:30 p.m. Relax under the tall, serene pine trees of the Cenacle. Enjoy your own private room, home cooked meals with desserts and even a massage, if you so wish. The days are scheduled with conferences with our retreat master, Reverend Terry Ryan, CSP, quiet time, private conferences with the Reverend or the Cenacle staff, as well as free time. The theme of the retreat is “Women I wish I had met”. During this retreat, we will be hearing about Etty Hillesum, Dorothy Soelle and Elizabeth Leseur. These 20th century women offer insights to experience God that have their roots in the early Christian mystics—prayer, interior struggle and growth plus reflection on and response to one’s life circumstances. What do these women have to say to us today in our relationship with God? Presentations, guided meditations and handouts for individual prayer and reflection will be used to facilitate this process. Rev. Terry Ryan, CSP is a Paulist priest who travels throughout the US offering workshops, missions, retreats and evening reflections on the contemplative experience. The great mystics and the spirituality of the 11th step of a 12-step recovery program all provide the framework for Father Terry’s discussions of the contemplative experience.www.fatherterryryan.com Don’t miss a truly wonderful weekend. Transportation is arranged. Call Juana G. Sandoval for more information, questions, or reservations at 281-451-4812 or 713- 688-0702.. ______________________________________________________ NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF FAITH 2016 St. Ambrose Catholic Church Annual Bazaar - Sunday April 24th – 11AM to 7PM Save the date. Our annual St. Ambrose church bazaar will be Sunday April 24th. We are looking for committee chairs, booth organizers, solicitors and sponsors. Please plan to attend our first bazaar planning meeting Sunday, February 7th at 1:00 P.M. in classroom A. We need new ideas, new booths and new sponsors. This is our biggest fundraiser for our church. Please plan to attend. We promise to keep it short so you can enjoy all the Superbowl festivities!. To make this a successful event. WE NEED YOU!! Bazaar Chair: Jerry Farek [email protected] 713-443-9254 ST. AMBROSE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS FEBRUARY 7, 2016 ACTS MEN’S RETREAT IN ENGLISH The dates for the English speaking Men's ACTS retreat are April 28May 1, 2016. The team for hosting the first English speaking Men's ACTS retreat at St. Ambrose has started meeting and planning. Applications and brochures are available from the retreat team members. For additional information regarding this retreat contact either of the St. Ambrose Co-Directors. Roberto Gonzalez Jr. 713-732-2502 [email protected] Alfonso Santillan 281-315-4414 [email protected] Or LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER is the perfect way to continue our tremendous spirit for Steps for Students! Henry and the entire Hornet Krewe here at St. Ambrose are ready to run! Our top goal is to maintain our title as the school with the most participants, which is why we are shooting for 1k at the 5K! Please consider joining our St. Ambrose team for this walk/run and benefit our amazing Catholic education. If you are unable to join us, but would like to donate to our team, it would be greatly appreciated! Your kind donation of any amount goes toward the enhancement of our school facilities, curriculum, technology, sports, and so much more. Donating through this site is safe and secure. You may also send a check payable to St. Ambrose Catholic School. You can also contact one of our race chairs and we would be happy to process or pick up your tax-deductible donation. Dawn Hoover 713-476-8793, Tami Navarro 713-305-8276, Vanessa Solis 832-492-2916 Many blessings and thank you for your consideration, Henry the Hornet, Fr. Ben Smaistrla, Judy Fritsch, Staff, Students & St. Ambrose Community LE T THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! ______________________________________________________ Dick Herman 713-501-6710 [email protected] THIRD AGE LEARNING CENTER All Saints Church th 215 E. 10 Street, Houston, Texas 77008 713-248-1277 All Saints Third Age Learning Center (TALC) will continue registration until the first two weeks of the semester, February 8-19. The Spring Semester will conclude on Friday, May 6. Classes begin on Monday, February 8. There is a charge of $7.00 for registration and $5.00 for each subject during the semester. Some subjects may require additional supplies that the student must purchase. Supply lists are available at registration. All fees are due at the time of registration. Scholarships are available if needed. For TASC program information or lunch reservations, call 713-248-1277. . ______________________________________________________ WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS will meet today, February 7, at Don Jose Mexican Restaurant at 2:00PM. On Sunday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, we will meet at Jason’s Deli, 290 Feeder. For more information please call Sr. Charline at 713-858-1613 or just show up. Our volunteers recently visited several families who needed assistance. As we were visiting with them, it became obvious that they were struggling getting to the other ministries. They knew they needed to do this to get the other funds they needed but they did not have gas money. When we offered them a gas card to help them, they teared up and almost cried in gratitude. One young man jumped up and clicked his heels together in joy! These gas cards let them know we are willing to go the extra mile for them! Our Christ like love is being expressed through our efforts. It is because of your love for those in need that we are able to do this and we are so grateful to you! Thank you! __________________________________________ GIFTS FOR GOD January 24, 2016 Envelopes Mail Ins Loose Total $7,745.50 2,466.00, 2,911.50 $12,340.50 Thank You for your generosity. Finance Council _______________ GIFTS FOR GOD January 31, 2016 MEN’S CLUB will meet on Monday, February 15, at 7:00PM in the auditorium. All men of the parish are invited to attend. ______________________________________________ GOLDEN YOUTH 2:00PM in t he cafeteria. will meet on Sunday, February 21, at Envelopes Mail Ins Loose Total $7,684.00 1,982.00 3,164.86 $12,830.86 Thank You for your generosity. Finance Council FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME La misión a la que se llama exige desprenderse por completo, Domingo, 7 de Febrero, 2016 para apegarse totalmente a Jesús. En el relato de hoy se van con 5º. Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Jesús, que vale mucho más que las dos barcas llenas de pescados Isaias 6,1-2a.3-8: Aquí estoy, mándame que les acaba de regalar. Dejan esa abundante pesca que los Salmo 137: Delante de los ángeles te bendeciré, Señor había admirado tanto porque comprenden que la vocación 1Corintios 15,1-11: Cristo murió y resucitó compromete al ser humano en un trabajo que está por encima de Lucas 5,1-11: Dejándolo todo lo siguieron los trabajos humanos ordinarios. La vocación–misión es una En el evangelio de hoy nos encontramos con un diálogo invitación a colaborarle a Dios, un trabajo milagroso. Oremos entre Jesús y Pedro, sencillo y profundo a la vez, diálogo que hoy por aquellos que dejándolo todo se han ido tras el Señor. podríamos hacer nuestro en medio de las aguas tempestuosas de Con la colaboracion de Servicio Biblico Latinoamericano este mundo mientras nos esforzamos en nadar contra corriente. Pedro, por el oficio, era el experto en lugares y horas precisas para pescar. Sabía que en la noche y con las aguas tranquilas se pesca mejor, eso había estado haciendo toda la noche ¡y no habían cogido ni un pececito! Pero llega Jesús que sin ser pescador le dice sencillamente, que eche las redes para pescar... Pedro, el experto, pudo haber dicho que no, que no era ni Misas en Ingles: 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. la hora ni el lugar para pescar y todo hubiera quedado ahí. Pero no, calla su experiencia y sabiduría (“hemos pasado toda la Español 7:30 p.m. noche bregando”); reconoce su fracaso y desilusión (“no hemos cogido nada”), y “en nombre de Jesús echa las redes”. Y ya conocemos el final del relato: ¡una pesca maravillosa! Cuando Jesús le pide a Pedro que “reme mar adentro” lo está invitando a Los viernes de cuaresma tendremos el Viacrucis una aventura que lo lleva más allá de las playas cotidianas en en la iglesia a las 8:00 PM busca de un horizonte mucho más amplio. Y Pedro cree en la Te esperamos para prepararnos juntos a la palabra de Jesús. celebración de la Pascua. Éste es el verdadero milagro: creer cuando todo parece ilógico. La abundante pesca y las redes llenas de peces son sólo Horario de Servicios la consecuencia de la fe. Todos los relatos de milagros en el Lunes a Sábado evangelio comienzan con la fe o la suscitan, es la condición para 8:00 a.m. Misa en Ingles ver la acción de Jesús. Cuando no la hay, Jesús simplemente se Miércoles va a la otra orilla como veremos en las próximas semanas. Si 6:30 p.m. Misa en Español creemos en Jesús entonces se realiza el milagro! Claro, la cosa no es tan sencilla, se necesita una fe muy Sábado grande dada por Dios. Pidamos esa fe para que igual que Pedro, 5:00 p.m. Misa en Ingles creamos en Jesús, obedezcamos su palabra, rememos mar Domingo adentro y echemos las redes para pescar, entonces, veremos otro 8:00 y 10:00 a.m. Misa en Ingles milagro en nuestras vidas y en nuestra comunidad. 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español Y es que ser discípulos de Jesús exige confiar en su 5:00 p.m. Misa de Jóvenes palabra. La misión a la que Jesús nos quiere enviar es osada y, Miércoles hoy por hoy, con pocas probabilidades de éxito. Jesús quiere Exposición del Santísimo 8:30 a.m. a 6:15 p.m. contar con nosotros para el proyecto de Reino. Jesús convoca a Rosario en Español 10:00 a.m. los Apóstoles para que sean pescadores de personas, por eso toda Oración de la Divina Misericordia 3:00 p.m. vocación exige "remar mar adentro" para abandonar las Confesiones seguridades de la orilla, tener un horizonte ilimitado asumir Miércoles de 5:30 a 6:15 p.m. responsabilidades y meterse en una gran obra: el servicio al Sábado de 3:30 a 4:30 p.m. Reinado de Dios, es decir, una utopía de la que serán beneficiaros todos los hombres y mujeres del mundo. Sin que desmerezca el oficio de los pescadores, lo que le Misa de Jóvenes propone Jesús a Pedro es una superación en el oficio que hasta La misa es a las 5:00 p.m. ahora había desempeñado: pescar hombres y mujeres para el 1er y 3er domingo en español Reino es una empresa más noble y difícil que pescar peces, es 2do y 4to domingo en Ingles algo más milagroso que la pesca que acaban de hacer. 5to domingo del mes será bilingüe Pero algunos llamados a esta nueva labor son también invitados a “dejarlo todo” para seguir a Cristo. Los necesita Te invitamos a rezar el Santo Rosario dedicados a tiempo completo, dedicándole a esta “misión” todas en la Iglesia cada domingo a las 11:30 a.m. las fuerzas. Pescar hombres y mujeres para el Reino exige para prepararnos a celebrar la Santa Misa. renunciar a todo lo demás y asumir a Jesús como única posesión. MIERCOLES DE CENIZA Febrero 10, 2016 VIACRUCIS ST. AMBROSE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS Adoración ante el Santísimo Sacramento Oración y meditación ante el Santísimo Sacramento son dos maneras de ofrecer a Dios. Usted puede pedir por sus necesidades o las de sus seres queridos, reflexionar en su palabra o solamente acompañarle. El realmente quiere verte. La Exposición son todos los miércoles después de la misa de 8:00 a.m. hasta las 6:15 p.m. en la capilla. Seguido de la misa en español a las 6:30 p.m. Oremos por las intenciones del papa Francisco durante el mes de Febrero Universal: El respeto a la creación Para que cuidemos de la creación, recibida como un don que hay que cultivar y proteger para las generaciones futuras. Por la evangelización: Pueblos de Asia y fe cristiana Para que aumente la oportunidad de diálogo y de encuentro entre la fe cristiana y los pueblos de Asia. “SU MISERICORDIA ES PARA SIEMPRE” FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2016 Nuestro Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos del año 2016 comienza este fin de semana en cada parroquia de la Arquidiócesis de GalvestonHouston. Cristo nos llama a acercarnos a aquellos que se encuentran enfermos o necesitados, para bendecirles, servirles y mostrarles misericordia. Las miles de personas que reciben servicios de los ministerios de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston necesitan de su compasión y generosidad. Su amable contribución al DSF nos da los medios para ofrecer asistencia a las personas de esta parroquia, así como por toda la Arquidiócesis por conducto de más de 60 importantes programas. Todos los feligreses registrados recibieron una carta de nuestro Arzobispo, el Cardinal DiNardo, adjunta a una tarjeta de compromiso personal, invitándoles a escuchar la promesa de Cristo y que Su Misericordia Es Para Siempre. Ore sobre su compromiso para el DSF del año 2016, después llene la tarjeta de compromiso incluida, y regrésela por correo en el sobre especial suministrado , o llévela a Misa el próximo fin de semana. Si usted prefiere, visite la página internet www.archgh.org/dsf para hacer su donación. Su generosidad le permitirá a nuestra comunidad Católica continuar con un número de programas y servicios vitales. La meta de nuestra parroquia este año es de $ 72,000.00 Descubre el Camino Menos Recorrido Feb 18, Mar 17, Abril 21, Mayo 19 de 7:00 a 9:30 p.m. Reunión de discernimiento en español a la vida sacerdotal y religiosa para jóvenes adultos solteros (hombres y mujeres) de 18 a 35 años de edad que hayan completado preparatoria y/o equivalente. Las reuniones se llevarán a cabo en el Convento de las Hermanas Carmelitas Misioneras de Santa Teresa (9600 Deer Trail Dr. Houston, TX 77038) Habrá convivencia, comida, música, oración y temas vocacionales presentados por sacerdotes, religiosas y seminaristas. Registración, videos, y detalles en www.houstonvocations.com/descubre FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Vigilia de Oracion, Musica y Meditación por nuestro Papa Francisco Recen por mi, lo necesito bastante La oficina de Educacion Religiosa te invita a la Vigilia Cuaresmal el Martes 9 de Febrero de 7:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m. Hora Santa dirigida por el Grupo de Jovenes (XLT) Temas con el Padre Abelardo Cobos, Miguel Vences y las Hermanas Teresianas Sofia y Fabiola Registrate en: HTTP://WWW.STAMBROSEHOUSTON.ORG/CUARESMA2016 Invita a otros: HTTP://WWW.MINISTERIOCATOLICO.NET BAUTIZOS Los bautizos son el domingo después de la Misa de 12:00 p.m Las fechas de los bautizos son las siguientes: 20 de Marzo 17 de Abril 15 de Mayo 19 de Junio Necesita llenar la forma de registro y entregarla con una copia del certificado de nacimiento del bebé. Los papás y los padrinos deben tomar las clases para bautizos. Clases para bautizos: Las clases para bautizos son el primero y segundo martes del mes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. en el salón A Las siguientes clases para bautizos son: Marzo 1 & 8, 2016 Abril 5 & 12, 2016 Mayo 3 & 10, 2016 Junio 5 & 12, 2016 RETIROS DE ACTS Los retiros de ACTS son un servicio a la Iglesia para la promoción de la fe, la renovación moral de la vida cristiana y sin dejar de reconocer los cambios que afectan a cada tiempo. Costo de Inscripción $ 180.00 La cuota de inscripción incluye todas las comidas, alojamiento y transporte. El retiro de mujeres será del 14 al 17 de Abril. Para más información llame a Erika Rodriguez 832-888-5659 o Hilda Bernal 713-355-0512 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY – There are bags of FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR Sunday Masses, special Archdiocesan Liturgies, and other services and celebrations. Anyone with an interest in Music or Singing is encouraged to join one of the choirs briefly outlined below. For more information, please contact Veronica Stevens, Music Director, at 281-440-4445, or visit with her after any weekend Mass. CHORALE, Saturday evening Mass at 5:00PM Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445 CANTOR SOLOIST, Sunday Mass at 7:30AM Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445 FAMILY CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 9:00AM Contact Robert Korst at 713-688-0046 LITURGICAL CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 10:30AM Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445 SPANISH CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 12:00Noon Contact Alpha Omega Cruz – 281-808-3430 _____________________________________________________________ FOR YOUR INFORMATION - MANNA Food Pantry is now open from 10:00AM to 2:00PM the first Saturday of every month. MANNA Food Pantry is operated out of the Temple Oaks Baptist Church, located at 2101 West 34th St. Residents must bring their last pay stub and proof of residency with them. Call 713-682-7556 for more information. ___________________________________________________ material to be made into Prayer Blankets in the church office. The material has been matched. It needs to be washed, cut, and stitched. If you can help, please call Sr. Charline at 713-6822242 or stop by the office and pick up a package. __________________________________________________ CATHOLIC CRUISE TO THE MEXICAN RIVIERA Come and sail away on a seven-night Catholic Mexican Riviera Cruise with Fr. David Cooper on November 5 to November 12, 2016 on Holland America’s Westerdam out of San Diego, California. Ports of Call: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Mazatlan, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Call Robert or Eileen at 860399-1785 for more information. ____________________________________________________ MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT IT TAKES MUCH EFFORT JUST TO make ends meet in our world today. Do you wish you could talk about something besides all the stresses in your life? Jesus said: “I will put my spirit in you that you may live.” Come to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience Jesus’s love through your spouse in a unique way. Marriage Encounter gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. To Find out more about upcoming weekends, visit www.houstonme.org or call 713-482-1791.