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H F C C Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Rev. Sunny Joseph, OSH, Pastor R e v . J o y J a m e s , O S H , P a r o c h i a l Vi c a r O b l a t es o f t h e S a c r e d H e a r t Growing Together in Christ Creciendo Unidos en Cristo S u n d a y M a ss e s Daily Masses Saturday Vigil.……5:30 pm M o n d a y … …… . . …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , 1 2 : 1 0 p m Sunday…7:30 am, 9:00 am, T u e s d a y … … … … … 8:45 am, 7:00 pm 1 0 : 4 5 a m , 1 2: 3 0 p m (Español), Wednesday………..6:30 am, 8:45 am 5:30 pm. T h u r s d a y … . . . … …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , Reconciliation 7 : 0 0 p m (Español) S a t u r d a y 4 : 0 0 p m - 5 : 0 0 p m . F r i d ay … … . . . . . . . . . . . . 6: 3 0 am , 8 : 4 5 a m O r a ny t i m e b y a p p o i n t m e n t - S a t u r d a y … . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 : 4 5 am Chapel Rosary after 8:45 am Daily Mass Baptism C a l l t h e C CE O f f i c e w e e k days, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Anointing of the Sick (281) 499-4612 Call (281) 499-9688 Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least H e a l i n g M a ss 4 t h T u e s d a y of six (6) months prior to the wedding each month - 7:00 pm date. (281-499-9688). Please attend the information session every Adoration 1st Sunday of the month at 4:00 F i r s t F r i d ay , 8 : 4 5 a m M a s s u n p m i n t h e P ar i s h O f f i c e . til 8:00 pm Benediction, Chapel Other Services * * * * “Thank You” to John Janik & sons, Holly Family Golf Tournament 2015 sponsors. * PPaarriisshh O Offffic icee Gail H u ttch c hi ns, d mimin n i s tistrator rator Gail Hu in s,AAd Reellig igio iouuss Ed Eduuccaattio ionn R Fr. Biondi Library & Yolland a n d aa Pe ñ a,a,DR E Yo Peñ DRE Religious Articles Sundays Hiissppaanniicc M Miinniissttrryy H After all Masses G eorg e o r g iin n aa RRo ome r oro G me Muussiicc M Min inis isttrryy Quinceaños contact the CCE M D r .. 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V David Perez Mar ilyn O’Laugh lin our faith community RCIA Yoouutthh M Miinnis isttrryy Y (Rite of Christian Initiation of Je a n e t te V el asq u e z Adults) is a process to welcome Melissa F i n a n c eHagen Council F Dianr raenl lc eG rC o voeusn, cCihl a i r m a n you into our faith, contact the T( 2er r y) 7Mo l0ik, 8 1 7 8 5 0 2Ch a i r ma n CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 713-8994024 P a s t o r a l C Religious Education contact the P a s t o r a l C oouunncciill John Louis, Chairman CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 N ( 2o8r1a) P 4 9e 9r a- 3l ta 1 5,6Ch a ir w o ma n Society of St. Vincent de Paul (281 ) 844-6087 (281) 499-6246 Our Parish Vision Statement: O u r p a r ish vision is t o b u i l d u p o n , t o n u r t u r e a n d t o e x h i b i t t h e v i r t u es o f f a i t h , hope and charity to all in the spirit of unity through one fai th , o n e f a mily . D e c l a r a c i ó n d e la M is i ó n P a r r o q u i a l : L a m i s i ó n d e n u e s t r a p a r r o q u i a e s c o n s t r u ir e n n u e s t r a t r a d i c i ó n , a l i m e n t a r y m o st ra r las vi rtud e s d e f e , esp er a n za y car idad co n e l espíritu de unidad basado en una fe, una familia. [email protected] May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter BEARING FRUIT “Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” John’s words come to us on this day when the Gospel passage presents us with the great image of the vine and the branches. Jesus uses the image as a warning to those who have begun to distance themselves from the way of the Lord. One of the ways this happens is when we love God and others “in word or speech” instead of “in deed and truth.” What does it mean for us to “remain in Christ”? In an extension of the metaphor, the Lord gives us an example. If we remain in him, we will bear much fruit. As the branches, we draw strength from Christ who is the vine. This strength enables us to bear fruit—to do the work of true discipleship. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Barnabas reported to the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord on the way (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading — This is God’s commandment: that we may believe and love (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel — I am the true vine; whoever remains in me will bear much fruit (John 15:1-8). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Tuesday: Cinco de Mayo Thursday: National Day of Prayer LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Pascua Martes: Cinco de Mayo Jueves: Día Nacional de Oración 3 de Mayo, 2015 Quinto Domingo de Pascua PARA DAR FRUTO “Hijos míos: No amemos solamente de palabra; amemos de verdad y con las obras”. Las palabras de Juan nos llegan hoy cuando el pasaje del Evangelio nos presenta con la gran imagen del viñedo y las ramas. Jesús usa la imagen como un aviso a los que se han empezado a distanciar de la senda del Señor. Esto sucede cuando amamos a Dios y a otros “con palabras o dichos” y no con “la verdad y las obras”. ¿Qué significa para nosotros “permanecer en Cristo”? El Señor nos da un ejemplo con la extensión de la metáfora. Si permanecemos en él, daremos mucho fruto. Como ramas sacamos la fuerza de Cristo que es la viña. Esa fuerza nos facilita dar fruto –hacer el trabajo de los verdaderos discípulos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Bernabé explica a los discípulos en Jerusalén la conversión de Pablo (Hechos 9:26-31). Salmo — Bendito sea el Señor. Aleluya (Salmo 22 [21]). Segunda lectura — Dios nos ordena que creamos en el nombre de Jesucristo y que nos amemos como él nos ama (1 Juan 3:18-24). Evangelio — Los que viven en Jesús y Jesús vive en ellos producen mucho fruto (Juan 15:1-8). Knights of Columbus Educational Scholarship Awards… The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family, Council 7728 is again, this year, offering three $1,000 educational scholarships to high school graduates. The following are two basic requirements but more details are available on the application forms. The applications are available at the parish business office or by contacting any Knight of Columbus at Council 7728: * Must be a Holy Family Parishioner. * Must be graduating from one of our Fort Bend County High Schools which includes SMSD. * Write or type a 500 word or less essay on “Spirituality of Communion” (more details in application form) * Deadline to turn in complete application for official evaluation and consideration is Friday, May 15th , 7:00 pm Please note that these scholarships are made available by our Knights of Columbus Council 7728 members and our worthy patrons that support and attend our annual Valentine’s Day Scholarships Dinner/Dance held each year on or around St. Valentine’s Day. Your continued support is very much appreciated as we strive to do our part in offering our children some financial assistance to further their education at colleges or universities. Mother’s Day Flowers...Remember your mother or grandmother on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2015 with a carnation on the Altar in her honor. The Altar Society is selling carnations for $2.00 each; white for the deceased and pink for the living. Envelopes are available at each entrance to the church. You may drop your envelope in the collection basket or bring to the Parish Office by Monday, May 4th. Please make your check payable to Holy Family Altar Society. St. Agnes Academy is offering a great two week summer enrichment program called “Be the Change” for 6th & 7th grade girls wo do not have the financial means to attend a private catholic school. The program will be from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm each day, June 8th - 19th. Please visit www.st-agnes.org/bethechange or call Debbie Sieck at 713-219-5442 for more information. The Guadalupe Society invites you to the Holy Hour on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. You are also invited to the monthly meeting on Sunday, May 17, at 11:00 am in Meeting Room A/B. Prayer of Thanksgiving...O God, of whose mercies there is no number, and of whose goodness the treasure is infinite; we render thanks to Your most gracious majesty for the gifts You have bestowed upon us, evermore beseeching Your clemency, that as You grant the petitions of them that ask You, You will never forsake them, but will prepare for the reward to come. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Mass Intentions May 4 - 10, 2015 May 4th, Monday, Easter Weekday; Jn 14:21-26 8:45 am Raniel & Dr. Emily Peralta Sarinas (-) by Mom, Nora Peralta Chukwuemeka, Ume Ezeoke (-) by God’s Protection 12:10 pm Natividad Hernandez (+) by Rosie & Mary Chikosow Ughanza (+) by Lilian Ekwealor & Family May 5th, Tuesday, Easter Weekday; Jn 14:27-31a 8:45 am Margarita Pruneda (+) by Family Eric Gobencion (-) by Bert & Beth Gobencion 7:00 pm Joy & Gracy Thomas (-) by Family Sylvaline Ojukwu O. (-) by Lilian Ekwealor May 6th, Wednesday, Easter Weekday; Jn 15:1-8 6:30 am Unlimited Help Nursing Services by Lilian Ekwealor The Ekwealor Family (-) by Family 8:45am Mathew Francis (-) by Elsy Francis Marcial & Virginia Castro (+) by Thelma Stern May 7th, Thursday, Easter Weekday; Jn 15:9-11 8:45 am Elsy Francis (-) by Family Deceased Members of the Failla Family by Mamie Mercatante 7:30 pm Luis Velasquez (+) by Rosie Velasquez & Children Santan Gois (+) by Family May 8th, Friday, Easter Weekday; Jn 15:12-17 6:30 am Helen Russell (+) by Friend T. O. Mathew (+) by Anthony Thaliachary 8:45 am Kunjamma Paulose (+) by Helen Paul George Toro (+) by Sonnia Toro May 9th, Saturday, ; Vigil, 6th Sunday of Easter; 8:45 am Domingo Goncena (+) by Nancy Goncena Deceased Members of the Agnello Family by Mamie Mercatante 5:30 pm For All Mothers, Living & Deceased May 10th, 6th Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day 7:30 am For All Mothers, Living & Deceased 9:00 am For All Mothers, Living & Deceased 10:45am For All Mothers, Living & Deceased 12:30 pm For All Mothers, Living & Deceased 5:30 pm For All Mothers, Living & Deceased A 7.8 magnitude struck Nepal in the late morning of April 25th, toppling buildings and homes, causing widespread panic and claiming thousands of lives. Our church mourns the terrible suffering of our brothers and sisters affected by powerful earthquake. Please join with the Catholic community across the United States in responding to this crisis through today’s 2nd collection for the work of the Catholic Relief Service in Nepal. CRS is the official humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the US and is already responding to the urgent needs for shelter, water and food in Nepal. Please be generous. For more information please go to www.CRS.org The Body, though one, has many parts AYC (Archdiocesan Youth Conference)- This confer ence is open to all youth in grades 9th-12th, this includes incoming 9th graders and outgoing seniors. This year's theme is “Become One”, 1 Peter 3:8-9. The conference will be from Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston. The total cost for the weekend is $195 which includes registration, meals, conference and t-shirts. We will have fundraiser opportunities but you need to sign up in the CCE office with a deposit of $75 to be a part of them. See future bulletins for registration information or call the CCE Office, 281-499-4612. The Centennial Cook Books are beautifully wrapped and ready for Mother's Day. The price is right: $25 for one, or $40 for 2. Come to the Gift Shop and see the wonderful recipes from our deacons and parishioners -- some are recipes you can't find anywhere else! Get a book or two for the special cooks in your life. A Cookbook “Tasting”….TODAY, May 3r d, after the 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 and 12:30 masses we will have some special treats for you to sample. All the recipes for the “delicious treats” can be found in our Centennial Cookbook. Our table will be located in the breezeway near the Gift Shop and Centennial Room. Gift Shop news -- New inventory arrives weekly. Come see our holy cards, prayer books, crosses, religious jewelry, etc. If you are interested in working in the gift shop, please leave your name and number at the check out desk. Who will be the next Mister and Miss Holy Family King and Queen? Calling all gir ls and boys belonging to Holy Family Parish, ages 4 – 17, grades Pre-K -12th. Fill out your application and turn it in to the CCE office or the Rectory. Deadline for the application is Saturday, May 9, 2015. The 1st parent and contestant meeting will be held during the week of May 11 – 15, 2015. If you wish to make an announcement, such as birthdays, anniversaries, sick, etc., submit a written note no later than Monday pm to the office. Please, no advertisements. Please pray for the sick of our Parish especially: U.S. Tr oops and civilian per sonnel over seas; Fr . Phi; Deacon Alfred Abrams; Johnnie Baiamonte; Sheila McCabe; Bertha Silva; Liana Mikulenka; Michael Oparaji, Sr.; Robert Miller; Ron Carter; Mary Lou Reumont; Betty Bath; Eddie Borrego; Lindy Halloran; Ruben Velasquez; Veronica Lyon; Pete Guajardo; John Delome; Frances Castillo; Alice Boroski; Carl Anthony Cangelosi; Pat Trail; Edwin Fos; Israel R. Carranza; Charles Ferro; Deacon Jim Wright; Dr. Octavia Kennedy; Vernita Guillory; Stacy Lynch; Vince Mulle; Reynaldo Taupo; Melvin Carron; Deacon Gerald DuPont; Idalia Tenoria; Joseph Patriarca; John Guidry; Helen Cervenka; Ricky Martinez; Charles Clark; Sally Vu; Bonifacio Figueroa; Fr. Ken Decker, CSB; Isabel Guajardo; Eva Guevara; Arthur Hauptman; Georgia Sladecek; Bernice Buri; Velma Packard; Martha & Alvin Kocich; Milton Bath; Alfonso Austria; Greg Alquiza; Mary Nieto; Mary Rios; Joseph LaCour; Sam Campbell; Magan Rychlik; Beto Mendoza; Mary Margaret Trevino; Bill Bates, Jr.; Julius Dumapit; Linda Delgado; Rosie Capalad; Tommy Hill; Ed James; Elizabeth Battle; Alejandra Mandujano; Jyoti Americas; Kenneth Frazier, Sr; Mary Soza; Jose Pedraza; Jose Angel Garcia; Frank Golemi; Naty Piguerra; Larry Gancarz; Kenneth Pumphrey; Angel Andrade; Alejandro Salazar; Silma Salazar; Isabel G. Cruz, Jr; Gilda Salazar Herrera; Bob Wise; Connie Ramirez; Mary H. Ortiz; Lee Rychlik; Henry Miranda; Julio Gonzalez; Terry Mirelles Bornhill; Brian Andrew Hickey; Joe Morales; Larry Morales; Fred Nemec; Joey Salinas; Jean Harris; Christine Spray; Agnes Sampson; Steve Barta; Justin Rodriguez; Basil Rojas; Sandy Melchor; Alejandro Mandojano; Lois Guillory. DECEASED: Virginia Medrano; Laura Hernandez; Joe Failla; Dolores Giles; Dora Galindo; Gabriel Barrera; Anthony Louis; Aurora Barrera May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER PROGRAM will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 2:00 - 4:30 pm; sign-in: 1:30 pm at St. Bernadette Catholic Church (Parish Life Center), 15500 El Camino Real, Houston. The program is for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers or significant mother-figure. The program fosters an atmosphere of love and understanding in discussing God’s plan for the gift of human sexuality and the challenges of living chastely. There is a program fee of $35/family which includes refreshments and take-home resources. Registration is limited to 50 families for each program. This program is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Adolescent-Catechesis and Evangelization. To register, go to http://www.archgh.org/oace/ for Sexuality Catechesis or for more information contact Mark Ciesielski at 713-741-8792 or [email protected] ACTS - Adoration – Community – Theology - Service We continue to seek members of our parish family who would like to serve on an ACTS retreat team. The only requirement is that you have already lived an ACTS retreat. Visit www.ACTSHouston.org to find an upcoming retreat that fits with your schedule. For more information, please contact Edna Martinez, 713-480-5887. An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. The retreat is designed to help the participants enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord and our fellow parishioners. ACTS - Adoración, Comunidad, Teología y Servicio Vengan a descubrir, renovar, y reforzar su relación con Dios Padre. Pronto se llevara acabo nuestros retiros de ACTS. Los participantes saldrán de nuestra parroquia el jueves por la tarde y regresaran el domingo a la misa de español de 12:30pm. El costo es de $190 por participante e incluye todo: transportación, comidas, y hospedaje. El costo se puede pagar en abonos en cuanto se entregue la forma de inscripción con depósito de $50. Retiro de Hombres: 25 - 28 de junio Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Rafael Sanchez: 281-785-1482 / Jesus Cantu: 832-2754720 Retiro de Mujeres: 6 - 9 de agosto Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Laura Cantu: 832-275-4724 / Pilar Salas: 713-515-2126 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Over time, the crisis of last illness and the way the faithful met death changed. In earliest times, a sickbed vigil was an occasion for the community to gather and strengthen the dying person with assurances of love. A thousand years ago, in part because of massive upheavals in society, a new emphasis on individual repentance captured the imagination of millions. Death was to be feared, because it was about judgment. The delights of heaven’s banquet dimmed, since most people saw God’s just judgment and inevitable punishment intervening. If a community gathered at all, it was not to express faith in the Resurrection, but to seek forgiveness for those who were powerless to help themselves. The dead couldn’t improve their situation, but their loved ones, by expressing sorrow for sin, could. Better yet, the clergy could, if they intervened in a timely fashion, provide the absolution needed for everyone to relax. Ministry to the sick shifted away from a ministry of consolation toward a challenge to repent before it was too late. As the sense grew that most people died with their work of repentance incomplete, the color black was reintroduced to funerals. It was the old pagan way of expressing despair. No wonder they call this time in history the “Dark Ages.” Many layers have had to be peeled away to reveal the deepest, most positive expressions of our tradition of care for the dying. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Durante la Última Cena, Jesús dijo a sus apóstoles: “Yo soy la vid, ustedes son los sarmientos” (Juan 15:5). Jesús añade que los sarmientos (ramas) que permanecen en él, dan mucho fruto. Según la agricultura, la vid es una parra, es decir, una planta perenne de ramas frondosas. Una parte importante de la vid son las hojas. Es obvio que una vid tiene hojas, pero Jesús no las menciona, prefiere enfocarse en los sarmientos. Las partes de la vid son las raíces, tronco, sarmientos, hojas, flores y fruto. Según esta división Jesús sería el tronco, pero él dice ser la vid completa. Esta es una imagen de la unidad que Jesús quiere entre sus seguidores. Recordemos que Jesús celebra la Última Cena con sus discípulos. La comunidad de discípulos unidos a Jesús formamos la vid. Los sarmientos o ramas conducen agua y minerales a las hojas, flores y frutos, y son útiles en tanto estén unidos a la vid. Lo mismo vale de los cristianos, discípulos de Jesús. Son ellos y ellas los que hacen presente y le dan vida a Jesús en el mundo de hoy. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. SMALL TASKS Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe. —St. Thérèse of Liseux TAREAS PEQUEÑAS Cada pequeña tarea de la vida cotidiana es parte de la armonía total del universo. —Santa Teresa de Lisieux CC ontinuing hristian E ducation Teach me Wisdom, Knowledge and Discipline 281 499-4612 CCE Activities… Sunday, May 3rd 10:00 am Spanish RICA - Room #3 10:00 am English Sunday Family CCE & Groups I & II Centennial, Assembly, Meeting Room A/B & Rooms #2 - 12 1:30 pm Spanish Sunday Family CCE & Groups I & II Centennial, Assembly, Meeting Room A/B, Parish Hall & Rooms #2 - 12 1:30 pm Spanish Baptism Preparation Class Meeting Room A/B 2:00 pm Spanish Group Baptisms - Church A message from Melissa Hagen, Director of Youth Ministry: Thank you so much to everyone at Holy Family for the warm Texas welcome that you have given me since I arrived. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you, and I look forward to meeting many more of you at parish events. One big event we have this weekend is Confirmation II retreat. Please pray for our teens as they strive to grow closer to God and prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on June 1st. Tuesday, May 6th 6:00 pm Middle School & High School CCE Assembly & Meeting Rooms, Rooms 2 & 3 6:00 pm Spanish Sacramental Preparation Class Room #7 Please feel free to stop by and say hi at the CCE office or give me a call at (281) 499-4612, ext. 317 for more information about upcoming youth ministry events. Thanks again, and God bless each of you abundantly! Wednesday, May 7th 5:00 pm Spanish Sacramental Preparation Class Room #7 6:00 pm Pre-K, Kinder & Elementary CCE Classes Rooms #4-12 Reminders First Communion for Spanish Sunday Family CCE 2nd/3rd Graders will be Satur day, May 9, 2015 at 11:00 am. Friday, May 8th 6:00 pm Spanish First Communion rehearsal Hall & Church Saturday, May 9th 11:00 am First Communion Mass Spanish 2nd & 3rd graders (Meet in Parish Hall by 10:00 am before Mass) Sunday, May 10th Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers in our Parish! 2:30 pm English Group Baptisms - Church Family CCE for English & Spanish...last two class dates will be May 3rd & May 31st. This will conclude our Sunday Family CCE program for the 2014/15 year. Please remember to register your children for the next school year that will begin in September 2015. CCE Parents, CCE Fees Are Due...a reminder to those parents who still need to pay their CCE Fees, please do so by the end of May and avoid a “Past Due Notice”. For balance information please call, 281-499-4612 High School Confirmation will be Monday, J une 1, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on Sunday evening, May 31st, at 6:30 pm. Please mark your calendars for these important events! St. Vincent de Paul Shoe & Sock Give Away...Par ents of CCE children are invited to obtain a School Payless Shoe Voucher for back-to-school shoes & socks for children of all ages. Come by the St. Vincent de Paul Office on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm during the months of May and June. Items will be ready for pick-up in the middle of August. ... and Treasure Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am 10:45 am 12:30 pm 5:30 pm Sun Brenda Carlyon Mary Helen Hoelscher Marilyn O’Laughlin Volunteer Laurice Rochard Jacqueline Harleaux Anthony Thaliachary Philomina Waturuocha Sandy Laran Regina Flores Sr. Ancilla Uchendu Cassie Levy Wilton Broussard Pat Duplechain John Kunnakat Mary Paul MonaWashington Carmen Tristan Dina Morales Laura Cantu Santiago Romero Julia Aguirre Gloria Gutierrez Martha Riley Wes Barta Kathy Mroczkowski Volunteer Mandy Blanco Josefa Maghuyop John Parris Jessie Gibson David Perez Rani Thaliachary Ledie Amon-Leavings James Thurmond Marina Beltran Alfreda Broussard Catherine Inoma Franca Okonkwo Adelaida Reyes Florissa Castillo Petra Enriquez Jesus Cantu Alba Martinez Vicky Melendez Graciela Martinez Katie Barta Mary Carmen dela Cruz Ugo Nweke Financial Support For Church Operations Total For March 2015 Need Monthly/Operations Income: Offertory Faith Direct (EFT) Donations, All other Monthly Total Over/(Shortage) Readers Ushers Altar Servers 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Sat 5:30 pm Sun 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Zen Badavi Don dela Torre Bill Long Helen Fadri Gloria Almeida Mike Mikulenka William Barre Michael Stuckert Natalie Ledesma Volunteer Eric Anumnu Katie Brent Michael Saenz Daryl Tenio NA Anjolina Jimenez Jheripye Reyes Henry Machala (Lead) Michael Barone John Ferro (Lead) Gilbert Colunga (Lead) Jose Velasquez (Lead) Wen Guerra Inger Louis Gabriel Waturoucha Sheila Dubey Tony Andal Maraceli Barron Kevin Riley Trinity Guzman Volunteer Ronnie Brent Darian Tenio Rizzy Reyes Carl Mouton Bob Mejia Joe Macias George Thomas Fabian Yanez (Asst) Jimmy Williams $106,554 $14,040 $7,716 $128,310 $14,310 Cumulative Year to Date 2nd Collections for: Building Fund St Vincent DePaul Catholic Relief Service $37,291 $8,378 $5,525 $709 March Building Fund Payments/ Donations $37,824 Current Parish Mortgage Balance $2,341,494 2015 DSF Goal 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun $114,000 $120,000 2015 Parish Lenten Project Total as of April 26, 2015: $33,049 Have you signed up with Faith Direct yet? With Faith Direct, you can make your offertory contributions, as well as your Building Fund contributions, to Holy Family Parish using your credit/debit card or bank account. Please enroll in this program by picking up an enrollment form from the church office, or by visiting www.faithdirect.net to enr oll secur ely on line. Our parish code is TX364. Growing Together in Christ Capital Campaign/Increased Sunday Offertory … it’s not too late to make a pledge. Pledge cards are in the pew racks and at the entrance to the church. Check out our new & improved web site, www.holyfamilychurch.us! Bulletin Advertisements: Patr onize the sponsor s who adver tise in our bulletin, thank them for their suppor t . To advertise on the back of the bulletin please contact J. S. Paluch Co. Inc. 1-800-833-5941. CHURCH NAME Holy Family Church #003462 1510 5th Street Missouri City, TX 77489 TELEPHONE 281 499-9688 CONTACT PERSON Gail Hutchins SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows Vista Business PRINTER Hp Laserjet 2100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 3, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS If not received by Wednesday 3:00 pm, please call Parish Office, 281 499-9688. Or Gail’s cell phone, 281 851-6568 H F C C Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Rev. Sunny Joseph, OSH, Pastor R e v . J o y J a m e s , O S H , P a r o c h i a l Vi c a r O b l a t es o f t h e S a c r e d H e a r t S u n d a y M a ss e s Daily Masses Saturday Vigil.……5:30 pm M o n d a y … …… . . …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , 1 2 : 1 0 p m Sunday…7:30 am, 9:00 am, T u e s d a y … … … … … 8:45 am, 7:00 pm 1 0 : 4 5 a m , 1 2: 3 0 p m (Español), Wednesday………..6:30 am, 8:45 am 5:30 pm. T h u r s d a y … . . . … …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , Reconciliation 7 : 0 0 p m (Español) S a t u r d a y 4 : 0 0 p m - 5 : 0 0 p m . F r i d ay … … . . . . . . . . . . . . 6: 3 0 am , 8 : 4 5 a m O r a ny t i m e b y a p p o i n t m e n t - C hSaapt u e lr d a y … . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 : 4 5 am Baptism Rosary after 8:45 am Daily Mass C a l l t h e C CE O f f i c e w e e k d a y s , 9 : 0 0 a m - 4 : 0 0 p m . (281) 499-4612 Marriage Anointing of the Sick Contact the Parish Office at least Call (281) 499-9688 six (6) months prior to the wedding date. (281-499-9688). Please attend the information session every 1st Sunday of the month at 4:00 H e a l i n g M a ss 4 t h T u e s d a y of p m i n t h e P ar i s h O f f i c e . each month - 7:00 pm Adoration F i r s t F r i d ay , 8 : 4 5 a m M a s s u n til 8:00 pm Benediction, Chapel Growing Together in Christ Creciendo Unidos en Cristo Other Services * * * * * “Thank You” to John Janik & sons, Holly Family Golf Tournament 2015 sponsors. Fr. Biondi Library & Religious Articles Sundays After all Masses Quinceaños contact the CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 Non-Catholics who wish to join our faith community RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process to welcome you into our faith, contact the CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 Religious Education contact the CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 Society of St. Vincent de Paul (281) 499-6246 PPaarriisshh O Offffic icee Gail H u ttch c hi ns, d mimin n i s tistrator rator Gail Hu in s,AAd Reellig igio iouuss Ed Eduuccaattio ionn R Yolland a n d aa Pe ñ a,a,DR E Yo Peñ DRE Hiissppaanniicc M Miinniissttrryy H G eorg e o r g iin n aa RRo ome r oro G me Muussiicc M Min inis isttrryy M D r .. A n d r ee LLaCour aCour Dr Andr Vin incceenntt ddee PPaauull SSoocciieettyy ooff SStt.. 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May 10, 2015 [email protected] May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter LOVE ONE ANOTHER Last Sunday we heard the familiar passage from John’s Gospel in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches. In that passage we were told that if we remained in Christ we would bear much fruit. Today’s Gospel tells us just what that fruit is: love. Today’s second reading and Gospel together create a great hymn to love. The chorus of this hymn is simple—God loves us so much that Jesus was sent into the world so that we would have life. The Lord Jesus, who last week told us to remain in him, this week tells us to remain in his love. In a world marked by division and terrorism, the Lord’s final words in today’s Gospel are a great challenge: “This I command you: love one another.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 98). Second Reading — God is love (1 John 4:7-10) or 1 John 4:11-16. Gospel — No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (John 15:9-17) or John 17:11b-19. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day Tuesday: Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras Wednesday: Our Lady of Fatima Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord (unless transferred to Sunday) Friday: St. Isidore Saturday: Armed Forces Day LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Sexto Domingo de Pascua; Día de las Madres Martes: San Nereo y san Aquiles; san Pancracio Miércoles: Nuestra Señora de Fátima Jueves: La Ascensión del Señor (a menos que sea transferida al domingo) Viernes: San Isidro, labrador Sábado: Día de las Fuerzas Armadas 10 de Mayo, 2015 Sexto Domingo de Pascua ÁMENSE UNOS A OTROS El domingo pasado escuchamos el familiar pasaje del Evangelio de san Juan en el que Jesús usa el símbolo de la viña y las ramas. En ese pasaje escuchamos que si permanecemos en Cristo daremos mucho fruto. El Evangelio de hoy nos dice cuál es ese fruto: el amor. La segunda lectura de hoy junto con el Evangelio crean un gran himno de amor. El coro de este himno es sencillo –Dios nos ama tanto que envió a Jesús al mundo para que tuviéramos vida. El Señor Jesús que nos dijo la semana pasada que permaneciéramos en él, esta semana nos dice que permanezcamos en su amor. En un mundo marcado por las divisiones y el terrorismo, las últimas palabras del Evangelio de hoy son un gran reto: “Esto es lo que les mando: que se amen los unos a los otros”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Mediante las prédicas de Pedro, el Espíritu Santo viene a los gentiles (Hechos 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Salmo — El Señor nos ha mostrado su amor y su lealtad. Aleluya (Salmo 98 (97)). Segunda lectura — Dios es amor y Dios nos ama (1 Juan 4:7-10) o 1 Juan 4:11-16. Evangelio — Jesús da este mandamiento a sus discípulos: ámense unos a otros como yo los he amado (Juan 15:9-17) o Juan 17:11b-19. Knights of Columbus Educational Scholarship Awards… The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family, Council 7728 is again, this year, offering three $1,000 educational scholarships to high school graduates. The following are two basic requirements but more details are available on the application forms. The applications are available at the parish business office or by contacting any Knight of Columbus at Council 7728: * Must be a Holy Family Parishioner. * Must be graduating from one of our Fort Bend County High Schools which includes SMSD. * Write or type a 500 word or less essay on “Spirituality of Communion” (more details in application form) * Deadline to turn in complete application for official evaluation and consideration is Friday, May 15th , 7:00 pm Please note that these scholarships are made available by our Knights of Columbus Council 7728 members and our worthy patrons that support and attend our annual Valentine’s Day Scholarships Dinner/Dance held each year on or around St. Valentine’s Day. Your continued support is very much appreciated as we strive to do our part in offering our children some financial assistance to further their education at colleges or universities. A Prayer for Mothers All loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old. We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes and tend to our every need. May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy. We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us; May they continue to guide in strong and gentle ways. We remember mothers who are separated from their children because of war, poverty or conflict; May they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes every tear away. We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion. We remember mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen. Mass Intentions May 11 - 17, 2015 May 11th, Monday, Easter Weekday; Jn 15:26—16:4a 8:45 am Judith Macalino (-) by Bert & Beth Gobencion M/M Louis Zatopek (+) by M/M Bernard Kallus 12:10 pm Natividad Hernandez (+) by Rosie & Mary Soledad Quezada (+) by John & Carmen Tristan May 12th, Tuesday, Easter Weekday; Sts. Nereus & Achilles, martyrs; St. Pancras, martyr; Jn 16:5-11 8:45 am Reynaldo Mendoza (+) by Siegfred Mendoza Francisco Pena (+) by Mamie Mercatante 7:00 pm Frances Fonseca (+) by Joe & Olga Longoria Peter Ezieke (-) by Bon & Judy Ikwuagwu May 13th, Wednesday, Easter Weekday; Our Lady of Fatima; Jn 16:12-15 6:30 am Chantal D. Nwabuoku (-) by Lilian Ekwealor 8:45am Bob Breaux (+) by Family Fausta Chinwe Oparaji (-) by Judy Ikwuagwu May 14th, Thursday, The Ascension of the Lord; Jn 15:9-17 8:45 am Eugene Gerla (+) by Tobi Gardner Robert Breaux (+) by Jim & Marci Breaux 7:00 pm Maria Dolores Estrada (+) by Dolores Coward & Family May 15th, Friday, Easter Weekday; St. Isidore; Jn 16:20-23 6:30 am Antonina Miclat (+) by Bert & Beth Gobencion Joannes Edwards (+) by Verna Edwards 8:45 am Margarita Q. Schultz (+) by Margaret White Robert Breaux (+) by Jim & Marci Breaux May 16th, Saturday, ; Vigil, 7th Sunday of Easter; 8:45 am William Trick (+) by Margaret & Eugene Trick Bernice Rychlik (+) by Doretta Rychlik 5:30 pm Donato Cortez, Sr (+) by Debbie Cortez Linda Morales (+) by Husband, Joe Morales & Family May 17th, 7th Sunday of Easter 7:30 am Oscar Pena (+) by Marta A. Pena & Family Tom Colley (+) by Wife, Terry Colley 9:00 am For All Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased 10:45am Gabriel Barrera )(+) by Pete & Mary R. Guajardo Xavier Rocha (+) by Ermalinda Rocha & Daughters 12:30 pm Miembros de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Vivos y Difuntos Miembros de Sociedad de Guadalupe, Vivos y Difuntos 5:30 pm Christina Ofoma (+) by Augusta Anyama Theddius Ofoma (+) by Augusta Anyama Sanctuary Candle Intention May 11 - 17, 2015 Special Intention for Jeremy & Jodi By Jess & Didi Reyes The Body, though one, has many parts RESPECT FOR LIFE...the WPC is holding it's annual fundraiser THE BABY BOTTLE BONANZA from Mother's Day to Father's Day this year. Please help women in unplanned pregnancies by taking a bottle, saving your coins in it and returning the bottle on Father's Day to the Church or to the Parish Office during the week of June 21st. A WALK FOR LIFE is being held on Satur day, May 16 at 10am, at The Bridge Fellowship-802 Brooks St in Sugar Land-just off Highway 6 near the SW FRWY (59). Exercise for a great cause-the WOMEN'S PREGNANCY CENTER, Fellowship, Prizes, and Food (Banh Mi Sandwiches). Collect pledges and donations from family, friends and co-workers and help the WPC impact the lives of unborn children and their families. Call or e-mail Kathy for more info and pledge forms. 281-223-2442 or [email protected] Gift Shop news ...Great News! The Gift Shop is open this weekend for any last minute gifts for the special mother in your life. We have gift cards, unique religious jewelry, statues, prayer books, etc. The Filipino Community is sponsoring a Sock-Hop Dinner Dance on May 16th at 7:00 pm in the Par ish Hall. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. Tickets are $20. Everyone is invited to come for a fun evening and some really good “oldies but goodies” music and dancing! BCMG is sponsoring a Zydeco Dance Satur day J une 20, 2015 in the Parish Hall Time 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. ALL Parishioners, 50 years of age and older are encouraged to come for some great fellowship and good food to the Golden Fr iendship Gr oup meeting in the Parish Hall this coming Wednesday, May 13 at 11:30 am. Luncheon will follow at noon. Bring a dish to share. Bingo will begin at 9:30 am. If you wish to make an announcement, such as birthdays, anniversaries, sick, etc., submit a written note no later than Monday pm to the office. Please, no advertisements. Please pray for the sick of our Parish especially: U.S. Tr oops and civilian per sonnel over seas; Fr . Phi; Deacon Alfred Abrams; Johnnie Baiamonte; Sheila McCabe; Bertha Silva; Liana Mikulenka; Michael Oparaji, Sr.; Robert Miller; Ron Carter; Mary Lou Reumont; Betty Bath; Eddie Borrego; Lindy Halloran; Ruben Velasquez; Veronica Lyon; Pete Guajardo; John Delome; Frances Castillo; Alice Boroski; Carl Anthony Cangelosi; Pat Trail; Edwin Fos; Israel R. Carranza; Charles Ferro; Deacon Jim Wright; Dr. Octavia Kennedy; Vernita Guillory; Stacy Lynch; Vince Mulle; Reynaldo Taupo; Melvin Carron; Deacon Gerald DuPont; Idalia Tenoria; Joseph Patriarca; John Guidry; Helen Cervenka; Ricky Martinez; Charles Clark; Sally Vu; Bonifacio Figueroa; Fr. Ken Decker, CSB; Isabel Guajardo; Eva Guevara; Arthur Hauptman; Georgia Sladecek; Bernice Buri; Velma Packard; Martha & Alvin Kocich; Alfonso Austria; Greg Alquiza; Mary Nieto; Mary Rios; Joseph LaCour; Sam Campbell; Magan Rychlik; Beto Mendoza; Mary Margaret Trevino; Bill Bates, Jr.; Julius Dumapit; Linda Delgado; Rosie Capalad; Tommy Hill; Ed James; Elizabeth Battle; Alejandra Mandujano; Jyoti Americas; Kenneth Frazier, Sr; Mary Soza; Jose Pedraza; Jose Angel Garcia; Frank Golemi; Naty Piguerra; Larry Gancarz; Kenneth Pumphrey; Angel Andrade; Alejandro Salazar; Silma Salazar; Isabel G. Cruz, Jr; Gilda Salazar Herrera; Bob Wise; Connie Ramirez; Mary H. Ortiz; Lee Rychlik; Henry Miranda; Julio Gonzalez; Terry Mirelles Bornhill; Brian Andrew Hickey; Joe Morales; Larry Morales; Fred Nemec; Joey Salinas; Jean Harris; Christine Spray; Agnes Sampson; Justin Rodriguez; Basil Rojas; Sandy Melchor; Alejandro Mandojano; Lois Guillory; Isabelita Bernardo; Esther Rodriguez DECEASED: Milton Bath; Rita Cabrera Morales May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Who will be the next Mister and Miss Holy Family King and Queen? Calling all gir ls and boys belonging to Holy Family Parish, ages 4 – 17, grades Pre-K -12th. Fill out your application and turn it in to the CCE office or the Rectory. Deadline for the application is Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Watch the bulletin for the 1st Parent Meeting date. ACTS - Adoration – Community – Theology - Service We continue to seek members of our parish family who would like to serve on an ACTS retreat team. The only requirement is that you have already lived an ACTS retreat. Visit www.ACTSHouston.org to find an upcoming retreat that fits with your schedule. For more information, please contact Edna Martinez, 713-480-5887. An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. The retreat is designed to help the participants enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord and our fellow parishioners. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With June not far off, attention in the parish turns to the celebration of weddings. Perhaps no other area of parish life is more shaped or challenged by the expectations of our culture. An old Irish proverb, “Marry in Lent and you’re soon to repent,” is amplified by another warning: “Marry in May and rue the day!” Memories of old pagan parties in May endured, and the Irish felt wedding receptions in May would be a stress on community morals. Queen Victoria did not approve of May weddings either, and her influence is still felt on family calendars, as is her daughter’s introduction of the white wedding gown. Sometimes we mistake customs and curiosities for tradition. Tradition with a capital “T” has to do with Christ’s miraculous rescue of the wedding feast at Cana, his affirmation of a man and woman pledging lifelong fidelity at the heart of a community’s feast. The Church cherished that memory over time, but it took a millennium for us to think of marriage as a sacrament. Much of the rest of what we associate with weddings has to do with culture, customs, and family practices. A wise rabbi once said that “tradition is not wearing your father’s hat; tradition is having a child.” Don’t let Queen Victoria reign over your wedding plans! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. ACTS - Adoración, Comunidad, Teología y Servicio Vengan a descubrir, renovar, y reforzar su relación con Dios Padre. Pronto se llevara acabo nuestros retiros de ACTS. Los participantes saldrán de nuestra parroquia el jueves por la tarde y regresaran el domingo a la misa de español de 12:30pm. El costo es de $190 por participante e incluye todo: transportación, comidas, y hospedaje. El costo se puede pagar en abonos en cuanto se entregue la forma de inscripción con depósito de $50. Retiro de Hombres: 25 - 28 de junio Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Rafael Sanchez: 281-785-1482 / Jesus Cantu: 832-2754720 Retiro de Mujeres: 6 - 9 de agosto Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Laura Cantu: 832-275-4724 / Pilar Salas: 713-515-2126 St. Agnes Academy is offering a great two week summer enrichment program called “Be the Change” for 6th & 7th grade girls wo do not have the financial means to attend a private catholic school. The program will be from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm each day, June 8th - 19th. Please visit www.st-agnes.org/bethechange or call Debbie Sieck at 713-219-5442 for more information. DEEP DEBT My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her. —George Washington TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Gracias a los grupos, asociaciones y movimientos tenemos muchos movimientos evangélizadores dentro de la Iglesia católica. Movimientos como Cursillos de Cristiandad, Talleres de Oración, S.I.N.E., la Renovación Carismática, Espiritualidad de la Cruz, Jornadas de Vida Cristiana, que dependen de himnos religiosos o de un canto lema para ir formando una conciencia cristiana en sus miembros o seguidores. Esta formación se basa en una relación íntima y emocional entre Jesús y sus seguidores. Un himno carismático dice así: “Yo tengo un amigo que me ama”, y otro de ellos dice: “Él es mi amigo Jesús, él es Dios, él es rey, es amor y verdad”. Estos dos himnos de autor desconocido, enfatizan lo bello que es tener una relación íntima con el Señor, mejor dicho, con nuestro amigo Jesús. Jesús mismo enfatiza este tipo de relación cuando dice: “No los llamo ya siervos... a ustedes los he llamado amigos” (Juan 15:15). Toda amistad se basa en una mutua atracción, simpatía y reciprocidad. Jesús dice que somos sus amigos 1) cuando hacemos lo que nos manda y 2) porque nos enseña lo que recibe de su Padre. La amistad con Jesús, es más que una emoción, se basa en el compromiso y la perseverancia. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. CC ontinuing hristian E ducation Teach me Wisdom, Knowledge and Discipline 281 499-4612 CCE Activities… Sunday, May 10th 2:30 pm English Group Baptisms - Church Tuesday, May 12th 6:00 pm Middle School & High School CCE Assembly & Meeting Rooms, Rooms 2 & 3 Last class for this school year. Wednesday, May 13th 6:00 pm Pre-K, Kinder & Elementary CCE Classes Rooms #4-12 Thursday, May 14th 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer & Life Workshop - Assembly Room Friday, May 8th 6:00 pm Spanish First Communion rehearsal Hall & Church Sunday, May 17th YOUTH AYC Rosary Sale after all Masses in the Courtyard! 10:00 am High School Confirmation I & II Assembly Room & Centennial Room 10:45 am English Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Mass - Room #12. 12:30 pm Spanish Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Mass - Parish Hall 2:00 pm Spanish Group Baptisms - Church St. Vincent de Paul Shoe & Sock Give Away...Par ents of CCE children are invited to obtain a School Payless Shoe Voucher for back-to-school shoes & socks for children of all ages. Come by the St. Vincent de Paul Office on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm during the months of May and June. Items will be ready for pick-up in the middle of August. Family CCE for English & Spanish...last class will be May 31st. This will conclude our Sunday Family CCE program for the 2014/15 year. Please remember to register your children for the next school year that will begin in September 2015. CCE Parents, CCE Fees Are Due...a reminder to those parents who still need to pay their CCE Fees, please do so by the end of May and avoid a “Past Due Notice”. For balance information please call, 281-499-4612 AYC (Archdiocesan Youth Conference)- This confer ence is open to all youth in grades 9th-12th, this includes incoming 9th graders and outgoing seniors. This year's theme is “Become One”, 1 Peter 3:8-9. The conference will be from Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston. The total cost for the weekend is $195 which includes registration, meals, conference and t-shirts. We will have fundraiser opportunities but you need to sign up in the CCE office with a deposit of $75 to be a part of them. See future bulletins for registration information or call the CCE Office, 281-499-4612. Attention H.S. Students: Upcoming AYC Diocesan Youth Conference July 31 - August 2nd here in Houston, Tx. If you need help with finances for that weekend, please consider helping in the fundraisers offered by the CCE Office. We are planning a "Rosary and Bracelet Sale and Bake Sale" on May 17 and June 7. Students helping and participating will be able to share in the proceeds from the fundraisers for the conference. We are also accepting donations from the parish as sponsors for these students. Cost is $195.00 per person. For more info please call the CCE Office at 281-499-4612. Reminder: High School Confirmation will be Monday, J une 1, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on Sunday evening, May 31st, at 6:30 pm. Graduation Mass will be Sunday, J une 7th at the 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Masses. Graduating Seniors are asked to wear their cap & gown. Cake & punch reception in the Assembly Room following those masses. Vintage Fitness Class...low impact and str ength tr aining classes are offered weekly for adults on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:15 am in the Assembly Room. No charge, bring yourself and a bottle of water. All are welcome! Welcome to the Newly Baptized: Andrea Hernandez: Parents, Alberto & Herlinda Hernandez; Godparents, Andres & Veronica Hernandez. Jaylah Hernandez: Parents, Luis & Alma Hernandez; Godparents, Javier M. Sanchez & Fatima Casteneda Hernandez. ... and Treasure Ushers Altar Servers Readers Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am 10:45 am 12:30 pm 5:30 pm Sun Alberto Gobencion Dave Gallagher Jim Keenan Marilyn O’Laughlin Guillermo Garza Monica Medina Anthony Thaliachary Delores Uhyrek Barbara Janda Sr Ancilla Uchendu Mona Washington Inger Louis Gloria Colunga Rose Garcia Caroline Okpara Doretta Rychlik Arnulfo Zamora Carmen Tristan Gloria Almeida Petra Enriquez Edgar Gonzales Gloria Gutierrez Julia Aguirre Kathy Mroczkowski Mary Gobencion Gretchen Pyle Kevin Riley Bernice Chaloupka Elizabeth Gobencion Josefa Maghuyop Mary Lemos Maria Ramsey Rani Thaliachary Lucio Avellaneda James Thurmond Margie Villarreal Ijeoma Akuechiama Pat Duplechain Thresiamma George Chinwe Osondu George Thomas Rosie Rodriguez Jeanette Velasquez Benito Salazar Graciela Martinez Tomasa Lazo Alba Martinez Gloria Espinosa Edna Kemavor Martha Riley Nancy Isla Mattie Ford Peter Udeh Michelle Sanchez Patti Molina John Pyle Zen Badavi Angie Perez Ugonma Anyanwu Joseph Akuechiamma Moises Castellon Gwen Reinke 5:30 pm Sat Albert Gomez Volunteer G’iona Collins Volunteer Joseph Udeh Justine Udeh Munachi Akuechiamma Jenna Llamas NA Malcolm Bailey Erica Maldonado Michael Stuckert 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Sat 5:30 pm Sun 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Henry Machala (Lead) Michael Barone John Ferro (Lead) Gilbert Colunga (Lead) Jose Velasquez (Lead) Wen Guerra Need Monthly/Operations Income: Offertory Faith Direct (EFT) Donations, All other Monthly Total Over/(Shortage) $114,000 $98,512 $13,150 $2,891 $114,553 $553 Cumulative Year to Date 07/14 - 04/15 $37,841 2nd Collections for: Building Fund St Vincent DePaul Catholic Home Missions Holy Land Collection $7,381 $4,065 $407 $3,922 April Building Fund Payments/ Donations $21,578 Current Parish Mortgage Balance $2,293,900 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun 7:30 am Sun Financial Support For Church Operations Total For April 2015 Volunteer Joshua Udeh Chinyere Akuechiamma Katia Maldonado Carl Mouton Bob Mejia Joe Macias George Thomas Fabian Yanez (Asst) Jimmy Williams 2015 DSF Goal $120,000 2015 Parish Lenten Project Total as of April 2015: $33,049 Have you signed up with Faith Direct yet? With Faith Direct, you can make your offertory contributions, as well as your Building Fund contributions, to Holy Family Parish using your credit/debit card or bank account. Please enroll in this program by picking up an enrollment form from the church office, or by visiting www.faithdirect.net to enr oll secur ely on line. Our parish code is TX364. Growing Together in Christ Capital Campaign/Increased Sunday Offertory … it’s not too late to make a pledge. Pledge cards are in the pew racks and at the entrance to the church. Check out our new & improved web site, www.holyfamilychurch.us! Bulletin Advertisements: Patr onize the sponsor s who adver tise in our bulletin, thank them for their suppor t . To advertise on the back of the bulletin please contact J. S. Paluch Co. Inc. 1-800-833-5941. CHURCH NAME Holy Family Church #003462 1510 5th Street Missouri City, TX 77489 TELEPHONE 281 499-9688 CONTACT PERSON Gail Hutchins SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows Vista Business PRINTER Hp Laserjet 2100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 10, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS If not received by Wednesday 3:00 pm, please call Parish Office, 281 499-9688. Or Gail’s cell phone, 281 851-6568 H F C C Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Rev. Sunny Joseph, OSH, Pastor R e v . J o y J a m e s , O S H , P a r o c h i a l Vi c a r O b l a t es o f t h e S a c r e d H e a r t Growing Together in Christ Creciendo Unidos en Cristo S u n d a y M a ss e s Daily Masses Saturday Vigil.……5:30 pm M o n d a y … …… . . …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , 1 2 : 1 0 p m Sunday…7:30 am, 9:00 am, T u e s d a y … … … … … 8:45 am, 7:00 pm 1 0 : 4 5 a m , 1 2: 3 0 p m (Español), Wednesday………..6:30 am, 8:45 am 5:30 pm. 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PPaarriisshh O Offffic icee Gail H u ttch c hi ns, d mimin n i s tistrator rator Gail Hu in s,AAd Reellig igio iouuss Ed Eduuccaattio ionn R Fr. Biondi Library & Yolland a n d aa Pe ñ a,a,DR E Yo Peñ DRE Religious Articles Sundays Hiissppaanniicc M Miinniissttrryy H After all Masses G eorg e o r g iin n aa RRo ome r oro G me Muussiicc M Min inis isttrryy Quinceaños contact the CCE M D r .. A n d r ee LLaCour aCour Office, (281) 499-4612 Dr Andr Vin incceenntt ddee PPaauull Non-Catholics who wish to join SSoocciieettyy ooff SStt.. V David Perez Mar ilyn O’Laugh lin our faith community RCIA Yoouutthh M Miinnis isttrryy Y (Rite of Christian Initiation of Je a n e t te V el asq u e z Adults) is a process to welcome Melissa F i n a n c eHagen Council F Dianr raenl lc eG rC o voeusn, cCihl a i r m a n you into our faith, contact the T( 2er r y) 7Mo l0ik, 8 1 7 8 5 0 2Ch a i r ma n CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 713-8994024 P a s t o r a l C Religious Education contact the P a s t o r a l C oouunncciill John Louis, Chairman CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 N ( 2o8r1a) P 4 9e 9r a- 3l ta 1 5,6Ch a ir w o ma n Society of St. Vincent de Paul (281 ) 844-6087 (281) 499-6246 Our Parish Vision Statement: O u r p a r ish vision is t o b u i l d u p o n , t o n u r t u r e a n d t o e x h i b i t t h e v i r t u es o f f a i t h , hope and charity to all in the spirit of unity through one fai th , o n e f a mily . D e c l a r a c i ó n d e la M is i ó n P a r r o q u i a l : L a m i s i ó n d e n u e s t r a p a r r o q u i a e s c o n s t r u ir e n n u e s t r a t r a d i c i ó n , a l i m e n t a r y m o st ra r las vi rtud e s d e f e , esp er a n za y car idad co n e l espíritu de unidad basado en una fe, una familia. [email protected] May 17, 2015 The Ascension of the Lord PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL Today we celebrate one of the tenets of our creed: that the Lord ascended into heaven. From Mark’s Gospel we hear the final words Jesus spoke to his disciples shortly before he ascended into heaven. Those were words of commissioning, no less real for us today than they were to the disciples then. We are called to “proclaim the gospel to every creature.” For the vast majority of us, this means that we proclaim the gospel by the witness of our everyday lives. Treating others with dignity and respect, providing for those less fortunate than ourselves, being good stewards of the many gifts showered on us, coming together as God’s family in worship and praise—these are all signs that the gospel has taken root in our lives. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23) or Ephesians 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]. Gospel — The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God (Mark 16:15-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day Monday: St. John I Wednesday: St. Bernardine of Siena Thursday: St. Christopher Magellanes and Companions; Julian Calendar Ascension Friday: St. Rita of Cascia Saturday: Vigil of Pentecost; Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sundown LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Séptimo Domingo de Pascua; Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones Sociales Lunes: San Juan I Miércoles: San Bernardino de Siena Jueves: San Cristobal Magallanes y compañeros; La Ascensión en el calendario juliano Viernes: Santa Rita de Casia Sábado: La Vigilia de Pentecostés; Shavuot (festividad judía) empieza al atardecer 17 de Mayo, 2015 La Ascension del Senor NUESTRA ORACIÓN POR LA UNIDAD El domingo pasado escuchamos las últimas palabras pronunciadas por Jesús antes de su ascensión a los cielos que nos recuenta san Marcos. Hoy escuchamos porciones de lo que se conoce como “el último discurso” de Jesús en el Evangelio de san Juan. Una vez más, las palabras del Señor contienen el encargo a los discípulos para que sean servidores del mundo. Parte importante del discurso es la oración de Jesús por la unidad: “Padre santo, cuida en tu nombre a los que me has dado, para que sean uno, como nosotros”. Con el fin del Tiempo de Pascua, un tiempo que nos ha llevado a profundizar nuestra comprensión del misterio de la Pascua, es apropiado que escuchemos hoy esta oración por la unidad que debe haber entre los seguidores del Señor. Celebremos la unidad de la que gozamos con otros cristianos y trabajemos juntos para atender a la gran misión de llevar la Buena Nueva a nuestro agobiado mundo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Los apóstoles eligen a Matías para reemplazar a Judas y seguir con doce miembros (Hechos 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26). Salmo — Bendigamos al Señor. Aleluya (Salmo 103 [102]). Segunda lectura — La persona que vive en amor vive en Dios y Dios vive en ella (1 Juan 4:11-16). Evangelio — “Padre, cuida en tu nombre a los que me has dado para que sean uno, como nosotros” (Juan 17:11b-19). Mass Intentions May 18 - 24, 2015 Loving Embrace Support Group...meets 3r d Thur sday, each month, 7:30-9:00 pm, monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 or infertilitysupporthouston@gmail,com, May 18th, Monday, Easter Weekday; St. John I, pope & martyr; Jn 16:29-33 8:45 am Francisco Pena (+) by Parents, Bernardo & Olivia Pena Judy April N. Oparaji (-) by M/M Michael Oparaji 12:10 pm Berman Toro (+) by Sonnia Toro Domingo Goncena (+) by Nancy Goncena LEARN SPANISH FOR YOUR MINISTRY WORK THIS SUMMER...Sign up for fr ee (beginning, inter mediate and advanced) Spanish classes this summer, offered through Learn Spanish Ministry. Classes will be held at St. Laurence Catholic Church, Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm and are open to priests, deacons, religious, missionaries and those active in parish ministries. Classes will be June 8-August 3. For more info, to register or to volunteer as a teacher, contact Adriana Gutierrez, Learn Spanish Ministry Coordinator at -265-5419 or [email protected]. May 20th, Wednesday, Easter Weekday; St. Bernardine of Sienna, priest; Jn 17:11b-19 6:30 am Thanksgiving by Anthony Thaliachary 8:45am Francisca Regino Ramirez (+) by Tony, Jr & Jay Guajardo Virginia Medrano (+) by Dave & Laurice Rochard ACTS - Adoration – Community – Theology - Service We continue to seek members of our parish family who would like to serve on an ACTS retreat team. The only requirement is that you have already lived an ACTS retreat. Visit www.ACTSHouston.org to find an upcoming retreat that fits with your schedule. For more information, please contact Edna Martinez, 713-480-5887. An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. The retreat is designed to help the participants enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord and our fellow parishioners. ACTS - Adoración, Comunidad, Teología y Servicio Vengan a descubrir, renovar, y reforzar su relación con Dios Padre. Pronto se llevara acabo nuestros retiros de ACTS. Los participantes saldrán de nuestra parroquia el jueves por la tarde y regresaran el domingo a la misa de español de 12:30pm. El costo es de $190 por participante e incluye todo: transportación, comidas, y hospedaje. El costo se puede pagar en abonos en cuanto se entregue la forma de inscripción con depósito de $50. Retiro de Hombres: 25 - 28 de junio Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Rafael Sanchez: 281-785-1482 / Jesus Cantu: 832-2754720 Retiro de Mujeres: 6 - 9 de agosto Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Laura Cantu: 832-275-4724 / Pilar Salas: 713-515-2126 May 19th, Tuesday, Easter Weekday; Jn 17: 1-11a 8:45 am Debbie Arroyo (+) by Husband Shirley Houston (+) by Wilma Nazareth 7:00 pm Living & Deceased Members Bilski Family by Al & Barbara Janda Shibu Itty (-) by Rainu May 21st, Thursday, Easter Weekday; St. Christopher Magallanes, proest & companions, martyrs; Jn 17:20-26 8:45 am Eli Fos (+) by Sister, Nora Peralta Mary W. Clark (+) by Charles Clark 7:00 pm Alfonso Cerda, Jr (+) by Rosie Velasquez & Family Laura Rojas Martinez (+) by Pete & Mary R. Guajardo May 22nd Friday, Easter Weekday; St. Rita of Cascia, religious; Jn 21:15-19 6:30 am Anna Mary Nwokenkwo (+) by Scholastica Iwune Ezenna Emuka (-) by Mother. Rosita Emuke 8:45 am Natividad Hernandez (+) by Rosie & Mary Margarita Q. Schultz (+) by Margaret White May 23rd, Saturday, ; Vigil, Pentecost Sunday; 8:45 am Oscar Pena (+) by Marta A. Pena & Family Catherine Inoma (-) by Chris Inoma & Family 5:30 pm Hilario Flores Canales (+) by Arturo Canales Debra Gaytan (+) by Arturo Canales May 24th, Pentecost Sunday 7:30 am Natalie Ledesma (-) by Marmie & Grand Poo Carney Fr Ken Decker, CSB (-) by Pete & Mary R. Guajardo 9:00 am Eugene Gerla (+) by Sam & Theresa Cangemi Joby & Ann Kottoor (-) by Ann Kottoor 10:45am Francisca Regino Ramirez (+) by Pete & Mary Guajardo Joey Longoria (+) by Parents, Joe & Olga Longoria 12:30 pm For All Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased 5:30 pm Ann Mary Nwokenkwo (+) by Ikedi Malokwu Isabelita Bernardo (-) by Tom & Looie Reyes & Family Sanctuary Candle Intention May 18 - 24, 2015 In Loving Memory of Francisca Regino Ramirez By Tony, Jr & Jay Gua The Body, though one, has many parts Who will be the next Mister and Miss Holy Family King and Queen? Calling all gir ls and boys belonging to Holy Family Parish, ages 4 – 17, grades Pre-K -12th. Fill out your application and turn it in to the CCE office or the Rectory. Deadline for the application is Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Watch the bulletin for the 1st Parent Meeting date. THE SHIP OF THE CHURCH The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on her course. —St. Boniface LA BARCA DE LA IGLESIA La Iglesia es como una gran barca combatida por las olas de los vendavales de la vida. Nuestro deber es no abandonarla sino mantenerla en su curso. —San Bonifacio BCMG is sponsoring a Zydeco Dance Satur day J une 20, 2015 in the Parish Hall Time 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. Gift Shop news ...Great News! The Gift Shop is open this weekend. We have gift cards, unique religious jewelry, statues, prayer books, etc. for that special graduate,. St. Agnes Academy is offering a great two week summer enrichment program called “Be the Change” for 6th & 7th grade girls wo do not have the financial means to attend a private catholic school. The program will be from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm each day, June 8th - 19th. Please visit www.st-agnes.org/bethechange or call Debbie Sieck at 713-219-5442 for more information. Welcome to the Newly Baptized: Elinora Hong An Codd: Parents, Daniel Richard Eric Codd & Trinh Bang Vu; Godparent, Trang Vu. Sabrina Nicole Medina Herrera: Par ents, Wilfr edis J . Medina Melendez & Angelica M. Herrera Medina; Godparents, Rafael Herrera & Patricia Medina. Elizabeth Galicia: Parents, Jesus & Olga Galicia; Godparents, Alejandro Lopez & Elizabeth Maldonado. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Chalico, Jr; Parents, Luis F. & Carolina Gonzalez; Godparents, Javier Gonzalez & Ma. Dolores R. Montenegro. Genesis Isamar Nunez: Par ents, Felix Nunez & Mar ia E. Mir anda Pacheco; Godparents, Basilio & Idalia Barron. Isabella Aalyah Perez: Par ents, Emmanuel A. Per ez Acosta & Marisol Perez Chavez; Godparents, Luis Perez & Carina Vigil. Nikolay Leo Shawn McMillian; Parents, Carlios D. & Romica D.McMillian; Godparents, Gerald Joseph & Andreana Hebert. If you wish to make an announcement, such as birthdays, anniversaries, sick, etc., submit a written note no later than Monday pm to the office. Please, no advertisements. Please pray for the sick of our Parish especially: U.S. Tr oops and civilian per sonnel over seas; Fr . Phi; Deacon Alfred Abrams; Johnnie Baiamonte; Sheila McCabe; Bertha Silva; Liana Mikulenka; Michael Oparaji, Sr.; Robert Miller; Ron Carter; Mary Lou Reumont; Betty Bath; Eddie Borrego; Lindy Halloran; Ruben Velasquez; Veronica Lyon; Pete Guajardo; John Delome; Frances Castillo; Alice Boroski; Carl Anthony Cangelosi; Pat Trail; Edwin Fos; Israel R. Carranza; Charles Ferro; Deacon Jim Wright; Dr. Octavia Kennedy; Vernita Guillory; Stacy Lynch; Vince Mulle; Reynaldo Taupo; Melvin Carron; Deacon Gerald DuPont; Idalia Tenoria; Joseph Patriarca; John Guidry; Ricky Martinez; Charles Clark; Sally Vu; Bonifacio Figueroa; Fr. Ken Decker, CSB; Isabel Guajardo; Eva Guevara; Arthur Hauptman; Bernice Buri; Martha & Alvin Kocich; Alfonso Austria; Greg Alquiza; Mary Nieto; Mary Rios; Joseph LaCour; Sam Campbell; Magan Rychlik; Beto Mendoza; Bill Bates, Jr.; Julius Dumapit; Linda Delgado; Rosie Capalad; Tommy Hill; Ed James; Elizabeth Battle; Alejandra Mandujano; Kenneth Frazier, Sr; Mary Soza; Jose Pedraza; Jose Angel Garcia; Frank Golemi; Naty Piguerra; Kenneth Pumphrey; Isabel G. Cruz, Jr; Gilda Salazar Herrera; Bob Wise; Mary H. Ortiz; Lee Rychlik; Henry Miranda; Julio Gonzalez; Terry Mirelles Bornhill; Brian Andrew Hickey; Joe Morales; Larry Morales; Fred Nemec; Joey Salinas; Jean Harris; Christine Spray; Agnes Sampson; Justin Rodriguez; Basil Rojas; Sandy Melchor; Alejandro Mandojano; Lois Guillory; Isabelita Bernardo; Esther Rodriguez; Dorthea Scaglione TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Surprisingly, the church moved very slowly in claiming marriage as a focus of attention and care. Nearly everywhere in the Roman world, citizens agreed on how to celebrate marriage. Consent of the man and woman is what made a marriage valid in the eyes of the law, and although there was a traditional ceremony, it was home based and optional. The ceremony was for showing the social status of the families involved (the procession ideally detoured through crowds), and for reminding the woman of her legal transfer from her father’s control to her husband’s. The “big moment” of the ceremony had nothing to do with vows, but with the bride’s donning the yellow veil with red highlights that was the daily wear of married women. A wedding feast included soothsayers and animal sacrifice to the new household’s gods. Christians found that distasteful, of course, but since marriage was a family matter, they could edit things out. The church was comfortable with this, and sometimes recommended that the couple seek the advice of the bishop. His permission was only required for the marriage of a cleric, or for a marriage Rome didn’t recognize, such as between a free woman and a slave. There was no blessing, no liturgy, no priest. Christians followed the customs of the day, but they knew that custom and relationships were transformed from within themselves by the fact of their baptism. Outwardly, Christians married exactly as their pagan neighbors, but they certainly invested the usual gestures with a dynamic sense of Christ’s presence. Our Lady Star of the Sea, 1401 Fidelity St, Houston 77029 and the Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary (Council & Court #139) will present a Prayer Breakfast/ Lunch on Saturday, June 13, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The guest speaker will be Rev Rodney J Armstrong, SSJ. The topic is “Controlling Your Tongue / Loose Talk / Vicious Talk”. For information contact: Grand Knight Michael Daigle –832-352-5679 or Grand Lady Delois Semien –832-640-9353. RSVP Deadline in June 7. Donation is $10 "We do not come to church to attend the service as a spectator, but in order, along with the priest, to serve God. Everything we do—our entering, being present, our kneeling and sitting and standing, our reception of the sacred nourishment—should be divine service. This is so only when all we do overflows from the awareness of a collected heart and the mind’s attentiveness." — Fr. Romano Guardini, The Catholic TV Network, America’s Catholic Television Network, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. Please help provide this upbeat, youthful and exciting Catholic network and a powerful resource to the people of our area and the entire nation. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Después de los eventos del Viernes Santo los discípulos se encerraron en el Cenáculo porque tenían mucho miedo. Estaban precisamente ahí, donde habían celebrado la Última Cena con Jesús. Según los relatos que nos presentan los evangelios, Jesús se les aparecería en ese mismo lugar. De hecho, cuarenta días después de su muerte, Jesús ascendió al cielo. Luego de que Jesús ascendiera al cielo, los discípulos se quedaron atónitos viendo hacia arriba. El famoso “Himno a la alegría” nos invita a ver “más allá de las estrellas”. Sin embargo, los ángeles le dicen a los seguidores de Cristo que dejen de ver las nubes y se pongan a trabajar (Hechos 1:11). Al regresar a su Padre, Jesucristo envió su Espíritu sobre la comunidad cristiana primitiva haciéndolos testigos de su resurrección. De esta manera dieron inicio a la canción que dice: “Que esperan un nuevo día”, y esperando van cantado el mensaje de aquel que estando en el cielo puede vivir en el corazón de los que le aman. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Important Notice: Help us keep our pews clean! If you must eat or drink during Mass, please eat in the Narthex or feed infants & children in the Cry Room. Food & Drink are NOT permitted in the church or the chapel. Please deposit all gum in the trash cans located outside the church and chapel. CC ontinuing hristian E ducation Teach me Wisdom, Knowledge and Discipline 281 499-4612 CCE Activities… Sunday, May 17th YOUTH AYC Rosary Sale after all Masses in the Courtyard! 10:00 am High School Confirmation I & II Assembly Room & Centennial Room 10:45 am English Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Mass - Room #12. 12:30 pm Spanish Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Mass - Parish Hall 2:00 pm Spanish Group Baptisms - Church Monday, May 18th 5:30 pm High School Confirmation II Students Confession in Chapel Wednesday, May 20th 6:00 pm Pre-K, Kinder & Elementary CCE Classes Rooms #4-12. Last class for this school year. Sunday, May 24th Memorial Weekend - No CCE activities or baptisms Monday, May 25th Memorial Day Holiday - All Parish Offices Closed! AYC (Archdiocesan Youth Conference)- This confer ence is open to all youth in grades 9th-12th, this includes incoming 9th graders and outgoing seniors. This year's theme is “Become One”, 1 Peter 3:8-9. The conference will be from Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston. The total cost for the weekend is $195 which includes registration, meals, conference and t-shirts. We will have fundraiser opportunities but you need to sign up in the CCE office with a deposit of $75 to be a part of them. For registration information please call the CCE Office, 281-499-4612. ATTENTION PARISH ORGANIZATIONS OR INTERESTED PARISHIONERS….if you would like to make a donation to help send our youth to this conference, please call the CCE Office. Thank you! Attention H.S. Students: Upcoming AYC Diocesan Youth Conference July 31 - August 2nd here in Houston, Tx. If you need help with finances for that weekend, please consider helping in the fundraisers offered by the CCE Office. We are planning a "Rosary and Bracelet Sale and Bake Sale" TODAY and June 7. Students helping and participating will be able to share in the proceeds from the fundraisers for the conference. We are also accepting donations from the parish as sponsors for these students. Cost is $195.00 per person. For more info please call the CCE Office at 281-499-4612. St. Vincent de Paul Shoe & Sock Give Away...Par ents of CCE children are invited to obtain a School Payless Shoe Voucher for back-to-school shoes & socks for children of all ages. Come by the St. Vincent de Paul Office on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm during the months of May and June. Items will be ready for pick-up in the middle of August. Reminder…. High School Confirmation will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on Sunday evening, May 31st, at 6:30 pm. Family CCE for English & Spanish...last class will be May 31st. This will conclude our Sunday Family CCE program for the 2014/15 year. Please remember to register your children for the next school year that will begin in September 2015. Please mark your calendars for these important events! CCE Parents, CCE Fees Are Due...a reminder to those parents who still need to pay their CCE Fees, please do so by the end of May and avoid a “Past Due Notice”. For balance information please call, 281-499-4612 Graduation Mass will be Sunday, J une 14th at the 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Masses. Graduating Seniors are asked to wear their cap & gown. Cake & punch reception in the Assembly Room following those masses. Don’t forget to register your children for the 2015/2016 CCE classes. Classes will begin in September 2015. ... and Treasure Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am 10:45 am 12:30 pm Ushers Altar Servers Readers 5:30 pm Sun Bernice Chaloupka Brenda Carlyon Mary Helen Hoelscher Volunteer Jessie Gibson Angie Perez Laurice Rochard Volunteer Rafaela Laran Regina Flores Sandy Laran Volunteer Mary Paul Wilton Broussard Walburga Bullock Caroline Okpara Doretta Rychlik Arnulfo Zamora Carmen Tristan Gloria Almeida Petra Enriquez Edgar Gonzales Gloria Gutierrez Julia Aguirre Mary Jo Barta Helen Fadri Ugo Nweke Volunteer Mandy Blanco Rudy Cruz Mike Mikulenka Jacqueline Harleaux David Perez Philomina Waturoucha Ledie Amon-Leavings Barbara Janda Crescy Lobo Ijeoma Akuechiama Alfreda Broussard Mary Guerrero Chinwe Osondu Carmen Zamora Rosie Rodriguez Jeanette Velasquez Benito Salazar Graciela Martinez Tomasa Lazo Alba Martinez Mary Carmen dela Cruz Edna Kemavor Volunteer 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Nancy Isla Gabriel Waturuocha Joel Battle Renee Lovelace Patti Molina Nikki Sadeghi Debbie Cortez June Anderson Judy Ikwuagwu Franca Okonkwo Moises Castellon Lilian Ekwealor 5:30 pm Sat William Barre Michael Saenz Natalie Ledesma Volunteer Anjolina Jimenez Davon Sanchez Chinwe Akuechiamma Gerrard Tyler NA Brisa McCann Mary Ann Ogwuru Chismidi Okpara 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Sat 5:30 pm Sun 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Henry Machala (Lead) Michael Barone John Ferro (Lead) Gilbert Colunga (Lead) Jose Velasquez (Lead) Wen Guerra Volunteer Kyle Olivier Chinyere Akuechiamma Isla McCann Carl Mouton Bob Mejia Joe Macias George Thomas Fabian Yanez (Asst) Jimmy Williams Financial Support For Church Operations Total For April 2015 Need Monthly/Operations Income: Offertory Faith Direct (EFT) Donations, All other Monthly Total Over/(Shortage) $114,000 $98,512 $13,150 $2,891 $114,553 $553 Cumulative Year to Date 07/14 - 04/15 $37,841 2nd Collections for: Building Fund St Vincent DePaul Catholic Home Missions Holy Land Collection $7,381 $4,065 $407 $3,922 April Building Fund Payments/ Donations $21,578 Current Parish Mortgage Balance $2,293,900 2015 DSF Goal $120,000 2015 Parish Lenten Project Total as of April 2015: $33,049 Have you signed up with Faith Direct yet? With Faith Direct, you can make your offertory contributions, as well as your Building Fund contributions, to Holy Family Parish using your credit/debit card or bank account. Please enroll in this program by picking up an enrollment form from the church office, or by visiting www.faithdirect.net to enr oll secur ely on line. Our parish code is TX364. Growing Together in Christ Capital Campaign/Increased Sunday Offertory … it’s not too late to make a pledge. Pledge cards are in the pew racks and at the entrance to the church. Check out our new & improved web site, www.holyfamilychurch.us! Bulletin Advertisements: Patr onize the sponsor s who adver tise in our bulletin, thank them for their suppor t . To advertise on the back of the bulletin please contact J. S. Paluch Co. Inc. 1-800-833-5941. CHURCH NAME Holy Family Church #003462 1510 5th Street Missouri City, TX 77489 TELEPHONE 281 499-9688 CONTACT PERSON Gail Hutchins SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows Vista Business PRINTER Hp Laserjet 2100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 17, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS If not received by Wednesday 3:00 pm, please call Parish Office, 281 499-9688. Or Gail’s cell phone, 281 851-6568 H F C C Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Rev. Sunny Joseph, OSH, Pastor R e v . J o y J a m e s , O S H , P a r o c h i a l Vi c a r O b l a t es o f t h e S a c r e d H e a r t S u n d a y M a ss e s Daily Masses Saturday Vigil.……5:30 pm M o n d a y … …… . . …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , 1 2 : 1 0 p m Sunday…7:30 am, 9:00 am, T u e s d a y … … … … … 8:45 am, 7:00 pm 1 0 : 4 5 a m , 1 2: 3 0 p m (Español), Wednesday………..6:30 am, 8:45 am 5:30 pm. T h u r s d a y … . . . … …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , Reconciliation 7 : 0 0 p m (Español) S a t u r d a y 4 : 0 0 p m - 5 : 0 0 p m . F r i d ay … … . . . . . . . . . . . . 6: 3 0 am , 8 : 4 5 a m O r a ny t i m e b y a p p o i n t m e n t - C hSaapt u e lr d a y … . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 : 4 5 am Baptism Rosary after 8:45 am Daily Mass C a l l t h e C CE O f f i c e w e e k d a y s , 9 : 0 0 a m - 4 : 0 0 p m . (281) 499-4612 Marriage Anointing of the Sick Contact the Parish Office at least Call (281) 499-9688 six (6) months prior to the wedding date. (281-499-9688). Please attend the information session every 1st Sunday of the month at 4:00 H e a l i n g M a ss 4 t h T u e s d a y of p m i n t h e P ar i s h O f f i c e . each month - 7:00 pm Adoration F i r s t F r i d ay , 8 : 4 5 a m M a s s u n til 8:00 pm Benediction, Chapel Growing Together in Christ Creciendo Unidos en Cristo Other Services * * * * * Welcome Home! Fr. Biondi Library & Religious Articles Sundays After all Masses Quinceaños contact the CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 Non-Catholics who wish to join our faith community RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process to welcome you into our faith, contact the CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 Religious Education contact the CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 Society of St. Vincent de Paul (281) 499-6246 PPaarriisshh O Offffic icee Gail H u ttch c hi ns, d mimin n i s tistrator rator Gail Hu in s,AAd Reellig igio iouuss Ed Eduuccaattio ionn R Yolland a n d aa Pe ñ a,a,DR E Yo Peñ DRE Hiissppaanniicc M Miinniissttrryy H G eorg e o r g iin n aa RRo ome r oro G me Muussiicc M Min inis isttrryy M D r .. A n d r ee LLaCour aCour Dr Andr Vin incceenntt ddee PPaauull SSoocciieettyy ooff SStt.. 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[email protected] May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday Dear sisters and brothers of Holy Family, "If we live in the Spirit let us also follow the Spirit" (Galatians 5, 25). On this Pentecost Sunday as we celebrate the giving of the Holy Spirit by the risen Jesus to His disciples We are reminded about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the divine life in us. We all received the gift of the Holy Spirit in our baptism and strengthened with the gifts of the Holy Spirit in our confirmation. When we live the wondrous mystery of the Spirit dwelling in us we will produce the fruits of the Holy Spirit. "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, pa tience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self control" (Galatians 5, 22-23). "We cannot love another if we do not give of ourselves to others. We cannot have joy if we are turned in on our selves, we cannot have peace if we are distracted by getting and doing only what we want. We cannot have patience if we do not respect the dignity of others. We cannot have gentleness if we do not see the need in others. We cannot have self control if we don't put the good of others first" (Living Liturgy year B- 2015, P.138). Let us pray to the Holy Spirit to guide us in our ways, "come Holy Spirit, make our ears to hear, make our eyes to see, make our mouths to speak, make our hearts to reach out and touch the world with love. Amen" (Cardinal Newman's little favorite prayer). On behalf of our parish family I express our heartfelt thanks to Anne Carney for her amazing and fabulous service as Liturgy coordinator for the last four years as she expressed her desire to spend more family time and concentrate more on the library and gift shop ministry, scripture study adult catechesis. We owe a huge thanks for her hard work especially when we moved our church to parish hall and moved back to the newly remodeled church. We hope and pray that she will continue to help us with her knowledge and expertise in Liturgy. We collected $33,655 for our Lenten collection this year to finish the second phase repair of the Confirmation and The Eucharist (Alpha & Omega) window. I thank you for your great sacrifice and generosity in responding to the need of our parish family. I thank also in a very special way all those who work hard in all our special fundraising projects to reduce our debt especially the golf committee, Filipino group (Sock hop dance) Guadalupe Society (Cinco de mayo dance, cash for clothes), Anne Carney and gift shop stewards, Georgina Romero and the Hispanic ministry (breakfast and food sale), Choir members (Concert), Gospel choir (Mr. & Miss Holy Family pageant). May the good Lord bless you and the Holy Spirit guide you and strengthen you in all your endeavors! Wishing you all the blessing of the Pentecost, Fr. Sunny. 24 de Mayo 2015 Domingo de Pentecostes Hermanos y hermanas de Holy Family, “Si ahora vivimos según el Espíritu, dejémonos guiar por el Espíritu” (Gal 5:25). En este domingo de Pentecostés, al celebrar el día en que se entregó el Espíritu por medio de Jesús Resucitado a Sus discípulos; se nos recuerda del hogar en nosotros del Espíritu Santo, la vida Divina en nosotros. Todos recibimos el regalo del Espíritu Santo por medio de nuestro bautismo y reforzado por los regalos del Espíritu Santo durante nuestra Confirmación. Cuando vivimos el maravilloso miste rio del Espíritu vi viendo en nosotros, podremos producir los frutos del Espíritu Santo. El fruto del Es píritu es caridad, alegría, paz, comprensión de los demás, generosidad, bondad, fidelidad, mansedum bre y dominio de sí mismo… (Gal 5:22-23). Nosotros no podemos amar a alguien más si no damos parte de nosotros a otros. No podremos tener alegría si no compartimos con otros, No podremos tener paz si nos distraemos y solamente hacemos lo que nos interesa. No podremos tener paciencia di no respetamos la dignidad de otros. No podremos ser bondadosos si no podemos verlas necesidades de otros. No podremos tener mansedumbre si no ponemos al frente las necesidades y bienestar de otros. (Parte de la Liturgia Viva del Año B, 2015, Pg.138). Oremos al Espíritu Santo para que nos guíe nuestros caminos, “Ven Espíritu Santo, has que nuestros oídos escuchen, has que nuestros ojos vean, has que nuestras bocas hablen, has que nuestro corazón se extiendan al mundo con amor. Amen (oración favorita del Cardenal Newman) En nombre de la familia parroquial, expreso mi agradecimiento de todo corazón a Anne Carney por su maravilloso y fabuloso servicio como coordinadora de la Liturgia los últimos cuatro años. Ella ha expresado su deseo de pasar más tiempo con su familia y concentrarse más en la administración de la biblioteca y tienda de regalos y catequesis para adultos. Le debo una nota grande de agradecimiento por el arduo trabajo que ella y todos en su equipo hicieron al mover el templo al Centro Parroquial y al regreso al remodelado Templo. Espero y oro que ella continúe ayudándonos con su experiencia y conocimiento en la Liturgia. Colectamos un total de $33,655 en el Proyecto de Cuaresma año para finalizar con la segunda fase de reparación del ventanal de la Confirmación y la Eucaristía (Alfa y Omega). Yo les agradezco por su gran sacrificio y generosidad al responder a la necesidad de la familia parroquial. También de una manera especial agradezco a todas esas personas que trabajan arduamente en todos esos proyectos especiales para recaudar fondos destinados a reducir la deuda, especialmente al comité del golf, Grupo Filipino (Baile Sock Hop), Sociedad Guadalupana (Baile del Cinco de Mayo y Colecta de Ropa), Anne Carney y los trabajadores de la Biblioteca/ Tienda de Regalos), Georgina Romero y el Ministerio Hispano (Venta de Comida), Coro (Concierto), Coro Espiritual (Rey y Reina de Holy Family), Que el Buen Señor los bendiga y el Espíritu Santo los guíe y refuerce en todos los trabajos. Deseando a todos muchas bendiciones del Pentecostés, Fr. Sunny. ACTS - Adoration – Community – Theology - Service We continue to seek members of our parish family who would like to serve on an ACTS retreat team. The only requirement is that you have already lived an ACTS retreat. Visit www.ACTSHouston.org to find an upcoming retreat that fits with your schedule. For more information, please contact Edna Martinez, 713-480-5887. An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. The retreat is designed to help the participants enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord and our fellow parishioners. ACTS - Adoración, Comunidad, Teología y Servicio Vengan a descubrir, renovar, y reforzar su relación con Dios Padre. Pronto se llevara acabo nuestros retiros de ACTS. Los participantes saldrán de nuestra parroquia el jueves por la tarde y regresaran el domingo a la misa de español de 12:30pm. El costo es de $190 por participante e incluye todo: transportación, comidas, y hospedaje. El costo se puede pagar en abonos en cuanto se entregue la forma de inscripción con depósito de $50. Retiro de Hombres: 25 - 28 de junio Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Rafael Sanchez: 281-785-1482 / Jesus Cantu: 832-2754720 Retiro de Mujeres: 6 - 9 de agosto Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Laura Cantu: 832-275-4724 / Pilar Salas: 713-515-2126 LEARN SPANISH FOR YOUR MINISTRY WORK THIS SUMMER...Sign up for fr ee (beginning, inter mediate and advanced) Spanish classes this summer, offered through Learn Spanish Ministry. Classes will be held at St. Laurence Catholic Church, Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm and are open to priests, deacons, religious, missionaries and those active in parish ministries. Classes will be June 8-August 3. For more info, to register or to volunteer as a teacher, contact Adriana Gutierrez, Learn Spanish Ministry Coordinator at -265-5419 or [email protected]. Offices Closed…. All Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The offices will reopen at their usual times on Tuesday, May 26th. Only one Mass will be celebrated on Memorial Day at 8:45 am in the Chapel. Mass Intentions May 25 - 31, 2015 May 25th, Monday, Weekday; Memorial Day; Mk 10:17-27 8:45 am Esperance & Donnell Phillips (+) by Family Thanksgiving by Carmelita Partible NO 12:10 Mass May 26th, Tuesday, St. Philip Neri, priest; Mk 10:28-31 8:45 am Tony Leal (+) by Wife, Theresa Leal & Tony & Michael Holy Souls in Purgatory by Verna Edwards 7:00 pm Thanksgiving by Shibu Itty Family Caroline Obiora (-) by Marcelina Loka May 27th, Wednesday, Weekday; St. Augustine of Cantebury, bishop 6:30 am Jimmy Peralta (+) by Wife, Nora Peralta Thanksgiving by Nancy & Robert Isla 8:45am Hilda Garcia (+) by Wilma Nazareth Charito Kuylen (+) by Sister, Cherry Medrano May 28th, Thursday, Weekday; Mk 10:46-52 8:45 am Joey Longoria (+) by Parents, Joe & Olga Longoria Lillian Poncik (+) by Family & Friends 7:00 pm Theresa Gasper Pereira (+) by Family Laura Rojas Martinez (+) by Pete & Mary R. Guajardo May 29th, Friday, Weekday; Mk 11:11-26 6:30 am Thanksgiving by Ronan & Hannah Isla 8:45 am Leonor Macalino (+) by Bert & Beth Gobencion Helen Russell (+) by Dave & Laurice Rochard May 30th, Saturday, Weekday; Vigil, The Most Holy Trinity 8:45 am Thomas George (+) by Joy Family Bernardo Pena, Jr (-) by Parents 5:30 pm Betty Marek (+) by Husband & Family Dave Filip (+) by Family May 31st, Sunday, The Most Holy Trinity 7:30 am Eduardo Fontanilla (+) by Lilia F. Gimena Theresa Diane & Anthony Louis (+) by Terry Colley 9:00 am For All Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased 10:45am Priscilla Akuechiama (+) by The Holy Family Nigerian Catholic Women Special Intention by Chukwuemeka Ume-Ezeoke 12:30 pm Miembros de Moviemento Familiar Cristiano, Vivos y Difuntos Sandy Martin Castillo (+) by Carole Updyke 5:30 pm Lourdes Lustana (+) by Tom & Looie Reyes & Family Rodelio Lustana (+) by Tom & Looie Reyes & Family Sanctuary Candle Intention May 25 - 31, 2015 In Loving Memory of Bernice Rychlik By Doretta Rychlik The Body, though one, has many parts BCMG is sponsoring a Zydeco Dance Satur day J une 20, 2015 in the Parish Hall Time 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament...will be Fr iday, June 5th, after the 8:45 am Mass in the Chapel. Benediction will be at 7:45 pm. All are invited to spend some time in prayer & reflection in His presence. A Healing Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick for those facing a ser ious illness will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We all need healing of body, mind, soul and spirit. Please come pray with us and for one another. Refreshments will be served after the Mass. Everyone is invited. Fathers Day Flowers...Remember your father or grandfather on Father’s Day, June 21st, with a carnation on the Altar in his honor or memory. The Altar Society is selling carnations for $2.00 each; white for the deceased and red for the living. Envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church. You may drop your envelope in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish Office during the week. Please make checks payable to Holy Family Altar Society. Gift Shop news ...Great News! The Gift Shop is open this weekend. We have gift cards, unique religious jewelry, statues, prayer books, etc. for Confirmation students. St. Agnes Academy is offering a great two week summer enrichment program called “Be the Change” for 6th & 7th grade girls wo do not have the financial means to attend a private catholic school. The program will be from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm each day, June 8th - 19th. Please visit www.st-agnes.org/bethechange or call Debbie Sieck at 713-219-5442 for more information. Who will be the next Mister and Miss Holy Family King and Queen? Calling all gir ls and boys belonging to Holy Family Parish, ages 4 – 17, grades Pre-K -12th. Fill out your application and turn it in to the CCE office or the Rectory. Deadline for the application is Sunday, May 31, 2015. Watch the bulletin for the 1st Parent Meeting date. Holy Family Needs Your Help...We have appr oximately 80 pieces of stained glass from our repaired windows. We seek your ideas as to how best to use these pieces of glass. Please call the Parish Office with your ideas. Pope Frances said, “A good Catholic doesn’t meddle in politics. ‘That’s not true. That is not a good path. A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself - so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer to those who govern? Prayer!” We thank all members of Holy Family who have recently run for elected positions and we congratulate those who won their races. May all continue to evangelize the Word of Christ through thoughtful and just governance. If you wish to make an announcement, such as birthdays, anniversaries, sick, etc., submit a written note no later than Monday pm to the office. Please, no advertisements. Please pray for the sick of our Parish especially: U.S. Tr oops and civilian per sonnel over seas; Fr . Phi; Deacon Alfred Abrams; Johnnie Baiamonte; Sheila McCabe; Bertha Silva; Liana Mikulenka; Michael Oparaji, Sr.; Robert Miller; Ron Carter; Mary Lou Reumont; Betty Bath; Eddie Borrego; Lindy Halloran; Ruben Velasquez; Veronica Lyon; Pete Guajardo; John Delome; Frances Castillo; Alice Boroski; Carl Anthony Cangelosi; Pat Trail; Edwin Fos; Israel R. Carranza; Charles Ferro; Deacon Jim Wright; Dr. Octavia Kennedy; Vernita Guillory; Stacy Lynch; Vince Mulle; Reynaldo Taupo; Melvin Carron; Deacon Gerald DuPont; Idalia Tenoria; Joseph Patriarca; John Guidry; Ricky Martinez; Charles Clark; Sally Vu; Bonifacio Figueroa; Fr. Ken Decker, CSB; Isabel Guajardo; Eva Guevara; Arthur Hauptman; Bernice Buri; Martha & Alvin Kocich; Alfonso Austria; Greg Alquiza; Mary Nieto; Mary Rios; Joseph LaCour; Sam Campbell; Magan Rychlik; Beto Mendoza; Bill Bates, Jr.; Julius Dumapit; Linda Delgado; Rosie Capalad; Tommy Hill; Ed James; Elizabeth Battle; Alejandra Mandujano; Kenneth Frazier, Sr; Mary Soza; Jose Angel Garcia; Frank Golemi; Naty Piguerra; Kenneth Pumphrey; Isabel G. Cruz, Jr; Gilda Salazar Herrera; Bob Wise; Mary H. Ortiz; Lee Rychlik; Henry Miranda; Julio Gonzalez; Terry Mirelles Bornhill; Brian Andrew Hickey; Joe Morales; Larry Morales; Fred Nemec; Joey Salinas; Jean Harris; Christine Spray; Agnes Sampson; Justin Rodriguez; Basil Rojas; Sandy Melchor; Alejandro Mandojano; Lois Guillory; Isabelita Bernardo; Esther Rodriguez; Dorthea Scaglione; Rafael Torres; Ron Reynolds DECEASED: Elizabeth Marek May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. CC ontinuing hristian E ducation Teach me Wisdom, Knowledge and Discipline 281 499-4612 CCE Activities… Sunday, May 24th Memorial Day Weekend NO CCE Classes or Baptisms Monday, May 25th ALL Parish Offices Closed- Memorial Day Sunday, May 31st 10:00 am English Family CCE & Groups I & II Centennial, Assembly, Meeting Room & Rooms 2-12. Last Class 1:30 pm Spanish Family CCE & Groups I & II Parish Hall, Centennial, Assembly, Meeting Room & Rooms 2-12. Last Class 6:30 pm High School Confirmation Rehearsal Students & Sponsors meet in Church St. Vincent de Paul Shoe & Sock Give Away...Par ents of CCE children are invited to obtain a School Payless Shoe Voucher for back-to-school shoes & socks for children of all ages. Come by the St. Vincent de Paul Office on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm during the months of May and June. Items will be ready for pick-up in the middle of August. Family CCE for English & Spanish...last class will be May 31st. This will conclude our Sunday Family CCE program for the 2014/15 year. Please remember to register your children for the next school year that will begin in September 2015. CCE Parents, CCE Fees Are Due...a reminder to those parents who still need to pay their CCE Fees, please do so by the end of May and avoid a “Past Due Notice”. For balance information please call, 281-499-4612 Living in God’s Kingdom...2015 Vacation Bible School will be J uly 6-9, 2015, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. Open to students entering Kindergarten through students having completed 5th grade. Cost is $10 per student. Adults, Jr & Sr High Youth are needed as volunteer helpers. Please call the CCE Office to volunteer, 281-499-4612. AYC (Archdiocesan Youth Conference)- This confer ence is open to all youth in grades 9th-12th, this includes incoming 9th graders and outgoing seniors. This year's theme is “Become One”, 1 Peter 3:8-9. The conference will be from Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston. The total cost for the weekend is $195 which includes registration, meals, conference and t-shirts. We will have fundraiser opportunities but you need to sign up in the CCE office with a deposit of $75 to be a part of them. For registration information please call the CCE Office, 281-499-4612. ATTENTION PARISH ORGANIZATIONS OR INTERESTED PARISHIONERS….if you would like to make a donation to help send our youth to this conference, please call the CCE Office. Thank you! Attention H.S. Students: Upcoming AYC Diocesan Youth Conference July 31 - August 2nd here in Houston, Tx. If you need help with finances for that weekend, please consider helping in the fundraisers offered by the CCE Office. We are planning a Bake Sale on June 7. Students helping and participating will be able to share in the proceeds from the fundraisers for the conference. We are also accepting donations from the parish as sponsors for these students. Cost is $195.00 per person. For more info please call the CCE Office at 281-4994612. Reminder…. High School Confirmation will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on Sunday evening, May 31st, at 6:30 pm. Graduation Mass will be Sunday, June 14th at the 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Masses. Graduating Seniors are asked to wear their cap & gown. Cake & punch reception in the Assembly Room following those masses. Please mark your calendars for these important events! Welcome to the Newly Baptized: Rodolfo Vences, Jr: Parents, Rodolfo & Maryuri J. Vences; Godparents, Javier & Yesenia Vences. Daniela Celeste Romero Cortez: Par ents, Daniel Romer os, J r & Mar ia de J esus Cortez; Godparents, Ricky Orteaga & Luz Cortez Romero. Kelly Naomi Ayala: Parents, Ruben Ayala Garcia & Rubicel A. Padron Garcia; Godparents, Jaye Comier & Roxana Perez. Paulette Ophelie Panzeri: Parents, Calude R. Panzeri & Amairiany Amador; Godparents, Raul Amador Portocarrero & Hope C. Whitten. ... and Treasure Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am 10:45 am 12:30 pm Ushers Altar Servers Readers 5:30 pm Sun Zen Badavi Dave Gallagher Josefa Maghuyop John Parris Monica Medina Mary Lemos Anthony Thaliachary Volunteer Margie Villarreal Regina Flores Beverly Svoboda Sr.Ancilla Uchendu George Thomas Wilton Broussard Rose Garcia Catherine Inoma Inger Louis Adelaida Reyes Roberto Maldonado Vicky Melendez Edgar Gonzales Ana Cortez Benito Salazar Gloria Gutierrez Martha Riley Gloria Espinosa John Pyle Kevin Riley Rudy Cruz Jim Keenan Marilyn O’Laughlin Guillemo Garza Maria Ramsey Rani Thaliachary Lucio Avellaneda Kathleen Mitchell James Thurmond Marina Beltran Alfreda Broussard Thresiamma George John Kunnakat Karisue Nelson Emma Maldonado Petra Enriquez Gloria Almeida Graciela Martinez Mario Ponce Guadalupe Betancourt Guillermina Darino Gretchen Pyle Gwen Reinke 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Elva Moore Debbie Colvin Nicky Watson Mona Washington Maria Diaz Teena Watson Joycelyn Barnes Reese Gloria Batiste Roberts Francis Akah Brian Tave Martina Torres Mary Gobencion 5:30 pm Sat William Barre Michael Stuckert G’iona Collins Volunteer Eric Anumnu Shawn Loyola Jenna Llamas Daryl Tenio NA Chismidi Okpara Jheripye Reyes Albert Gomez 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Sat 5:30 pm Sun 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Henry Machala (Lead) Michael Barone John Ferro (Lead) Gilbert Colunga (Lead) Jose Velasquez (Lead) Wen Guerra Volunteer Homero Flores Darian Tenio Rizzy Reyes Carl Mouton Bob Mejia Joe Macias George Thomas Fabian Yanez (Asst) Jimmy Williams Financial Support For Church Operations Total For April 2015 Need Monthly/Operations Income: Offertory Faith Direct (EFT) Donations, All other Monthly Total Over/(Shortage) $114,000 $98,512 $13,150 $2,891 $114,553 $553 Cumulative Year to Date 07/14 - 04/15 $37,841 2nd Collections for: Building Fund St Vincent DePaul Catholic Home Missions Holy Land Collection $7,381 $4,065 $407 $3,922 April Building Fund Pledge Payments/ Donations $21,578 Current Parish Mortgage Balance $2,293,900 2015 DSF Goal $120,000 2015 Parish Lenten Project Total as of April 2015: $33,049 Have you signed up with Faith Direct yet? With Faith Direct, you can make your offertory contributions, as well as your Building Fund contributions, to Holy Family Parish using your credit/debit card or bank account. Please enroll in this program by picking up an enrollment form from the church office, or by visiting www.faithdirect.net to enr oll secur ely on line. Our parish code is TX364. Growing Together in Christ Capital Campaign/Increased Sunday Offertory … it’s not too late to make a pledge. Pledge cards are in the pew racks and at the entrance to the church. Check out our new & improved web site, www.holyfamilychurch.us! Bulletin Advertisements: Patr onize the sponsor s who adver tise in our bulletin, thank them for their suppor t . To advertise on the back of the bulletin please contact J. S. Paluch Co. Inc. 1-800-833-5941. CHURCH NAME Holy Family Church #003462 1510 5th Street Missouri City, TX 77489 TELEPHONE 281 499-9688 CONTACT PERSON Gail Hutchins SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows Vista Business PRINTER Hp Laserjet 2100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 24, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS If not received by Wednesday 3:00 pm, please call Parish Office, 281 499-9688. Or Gail’s cell phone, 281 851-6568 H F C C Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Rev. Sunny Joseph, OSH, Pastor R e v . J o y J a m e s , O S H , P a r o c h i a l Vi c a r O b l a t es o f t h e S a c r e d H e a r t Growing Together in Christ Creciendo Unidos en Cristo S u n d a y M a ss e s Daily Masses Saturday Vigil.……5:30 pm M o n d a y … …… . . …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , 1 2 : 1 0 p m Sunday…7:30 am, 9:00 am, T u e s d a y … … … … … 8:45 am, 7:00 pm 1 0 : 4 5 a m , 1 2: 3 0 p m (Español), Wednesday………..6:30 am, 8:45 am 5:30 pm. 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PPaarriisshh O Offffic icee Gail H u ttch c hi ns, d mimin n i s tistrator rator Gail Hu in s,AAd Reellig igio iouuss Ed Eduuccaattio ionn R Fr. Biondi Library & Yolland a n d aa Pe ñ a,a,DR E Yo Peñ DRE Religious Articles Sundays Hiissppaanniicc M Miinniissttrryy H After all Masses G eorg e o r g iin n aa RRo ome r oro G me Muussiicc M Min inis isttrryy Quinceaños contact the CCE M D r .. A n d r ee LLaCour aCour Office, (281) 499-4612 Dr Andr Vin incceenntt ddee PPaauull Non-Catholics who wish to join SSoocciieettyy ooff SStt.. V David Perez Mar ilyn O’Laugh lin our faith community RCIA Yoouutthh M Miinnis isttrryy Y (Rite of Christian Initiation of Je a n e t te V el asq u e z Adults) is a process to welcome Melissa F i n a n c eHagen Council F Dianr raenl lc eG rC o voeusn, cCihl a i r m a n you into our faith, contact the T( 2er r y) 7Mo l0ik, 8 1 7 8 5 0 2Ch a i r ma n CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 713-8994024 P a s t o r a l C Religious Education contact the P a s t o r a l C oouunncciill John Louis, Chairman CCE Office, (281) 499-4612 N ( 2o8r1a) P 4 9e 9r a- 3l ta 1 5,6Ch a ir w o ma n Society of St. Vincent de Paul (281 ) 844-6087 (281) 499-6246 Our Parish Vision Statement: O u r p a r ish vision is t o b u i l d u p o n , t o n u r t u r e a n d t o e x h i b i t t h e v i r t u es o f f a i t h , hope and charity to all in the spirit of unity through one fai th , o n e f a mily . D e c l a r a c i ó n d e la M is i ó n P a r r o q u i a l : L a m i s i ó n d e n u e s t r a p a r r o q u i a e s c o n s t r u ir e n n u e s t r a t r a d i c i ó n , a l i m e n t a r y m o st ra r las vi rtud e s d e f e , esp er a n za y car idad co n e l espíritu de unidad basado en una fe, una familia. [email protected] May 31 2015 The Most Holy Trinity THE TRINITY IS LOVE Theologians throughout the Christian centuries have spilled much ink (and, on occasion, some blood) in describing and defining the mystery of the Holy Trinity. One of the earliest, most poetic, and beautiful descriptions comes from St. Augustine in De Trinitas, wherein he describes the Trinity as One (the Father) who loves, One (the Son) who is loved, and One (the Spirit) who is love. And these three Ones are also one Three. It might be wisest for us to leave the technical wranglings to the academic theologians, and focus on the fact that the three Persons of the Trinity are indeed persons; they are best known and understood in their love for each other and for us. We are made in the image of those loving persons, and our best relationships are lived out in the context of love. Truly loving relationships are inexhaustible mysteries to be lived in joy. If this is true of our human relationships, how much more so is it true of our relationship with the Trinity. And how much more does it call upon us to be joyful, loving witnesses of the holy mystery of the One in Three. This is the mystery to which we were called when we were chosen to be God’s own, baptized with water in the name of the Holy Trinity. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord is God in the heavens above and on earth below (Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40). Psalm — Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33). Second Reading — You received a Spirit of adoption, through whom we cry, “Abba, Father!” (Romans 8:14-17) Gospel — Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:16-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity; Julian Calendar Pentecost Monday: Ninth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Justin Tuesday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter Wednesday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions Friday: St. Boniface; First Friday Saturday: St. Norbert; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: La Santísima Trinidad; Pentecostés en el calendario juliano Lunes: Novena Semana del Tiempo Ordinario; San Justino Martes: San Marcelino y san Pedro Miércoles: San Carlos Luanga y compañeros Viernes: San Bonifacio; Primer viernes Sábado: San Norberto; Santa María Virgen; Primer sábado 31 de Mayo La Santisima Trinidad LA TRINIDAD DE AMOR Una de las más antiguas, más poéticas y más hermosas descripciones de la Santísima Trinidad se halla en le libro De Trinitate, por san Agustín. Allí, el santo describe a la Trinidad como Uno que ama (el Padre), Uno que es amado (el Hijo) y Uno que es el amor (el Espíritu Santo). Y esos tres Unos suman Uno solo. Tal vez lo mejor para nosotros sea dejar las dificultades técnicas de este misterio a los teólogos profesionales, y enfocarnos en el hecho que las tres Personas de la Santísima Trinidad son precisamente personas; se les conoce y se les comprende en su amor mutuo y en su amor hacia nosotros. Hemos sido creados a imagen y semejanza de esas tres Personas amorosas, y nuestras mejores relaciones se viven en el contexto del amor. Las relaciones verdaderamente amorosas son misterios inagotables que se expresan en una profunda felicidad. Y si esto es así en nuestras relaciones humanas, ¡cuánto más lo será en nuestra relación con la Santísima Trinidad! Y, ¡cuánto más somos llamados a dar un testimonio alegre y amoroso de este sagrado misterio de los Tres que son Uno! Este es el misterio que fuimos llamados a vivir cuando fuimos escogidos como hijos de Dios, bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor es Dios en los cielos y en la tierra, y no hay otro (Deuteronomio 4:32-34, 39-40). Salmo — Dichoso el pueblo escogido por Dios (Salmo 33 [32]). Segunda lectura — Somos hijos de Dios, herederos también; herederos de Dios (Romanos 8:14-17). Evangelio — Jesús les dice a sus discípulos que vayan y hagan discípulos de todas las naciones (Mateo 28:16-20). ACTS - Adoration – Community – Theology - Service We continue to seek members of our parish family who would like to serve on an ACTS retreat team. The only requirement is that you have already lived an ACTS retreat. Visit www.ACTSHouston.org to find an upcoming retreat that fits with your schedule. For more information, please contact Edna Martinez, 713-480-5887. An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. The retreat is designed to help the participants enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord and our fellow parishioners. ACTS - Adoración, Comunidad, Teología y Servicio Vengan a descubrir, renovar, y reforzar su relación con Dios Padre. Pronto se llevara acabo nuestros retiros de ACTS. Los participantes saldrán de nuestra parroquia el jueves por la tarde y regresaran el domingo a la misa de español de 12:30pm. El costo es de $190 por participante e incluye todo: transportación, comidas, y hospedaje. El costo se puede pagar en abonos en cuanto se entregue la forma de inscripción con depósito de $50. Retiro de Hombres: 25 - 28 de junio Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Rafael Sanchez: 281-785-1482 / Jesus Cantu: 832-2754720 Retiro de Mujeres: 6 - 9 de agosto Para mayor información, se puede comunicar con: Laura Cantu: 832-275-4724 / Pilar Salas: 713-515-2126 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion News...If you are not serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Holy Family Parish needs your service! We are in need of approximately 20 new extraordinary ministers. The procedure is simple. Call the parish office and make an appointment to meet with a priest or deacon for approval to become an extraordinary minister. Then attend a two-hour training session with many other happy people. Finally, you will be scheduled to serve or you may volunteer to serve at any Holy Family Mass. All current Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Next Sunday, June 7, is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. All EMHCs will be blessed at the end of each Mass and receive a small gift. This is “thanks” from a grateful parish for all you do to serve Holy Family. Mass Intentions June 1 - 7, 2015 June 1st, Monday, St. Justin, martyr; Mk 12:1-12 8:45 am Eugene Gerla (+) by Tobi Garner Patricia & Anthony Kao (+) by Patricia Kao 12:10 pm A. T. Chacko (+) by Family Deceased Arriaga Family Members by Elicia Arriaga June 2nd, Tuesday, St. Marcellinus & Peter, martyrs; Mk 12:13-17 8:45 am Salome Guerrerro (+) by Bong & Ruby Mira Deceased Lopez Family Members by Elicia Arriaga 7:00 pm Edith Wright (+) by Elicia Arriaga June 3rd, Wednesday, St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, martyrs; Mk 12:18-27 6:30 am Rose Marie Valco (+) by Elicia Arriaga 8:45am Virginia Medrano (+) by Elicia Arriaga June 4th, Thursday, Weekday; Mk 12:28-34 8:45 am Francisco Pena (+) Elicia Arriaga Thanksgiving by Randy & Angie Alas & Family 7:00 pm Joe A. Cerda (+) by Rosie Velasquez Judy Connolly (+) Elicia Arriaga June 5th, Friday, St. Boniface, bishop & martyr; Mk 12:35-37 6:30 am Adrianna Mendoza (-) by Elicia Arriaga 8:45 am For All Souls in Purgatory by Rosa Gonzalez Family Altar Society Members, Living & Deceased June 6th, Saturday, Weekday; St. Norbert, bishop Vigil, The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 8:45 am Jacob Kottoor (-) by Ann Kottoor Godwin N. Iloka, Sr. (+) by Franca Okonkwo 5:30 pm Linda Morales (+) by Husband, Joe Morales & Family Uvaldo & Manuel Canales (+) by Arturo Canales June 7th, Sunday, The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 7:30 am Rosamma Varghese (+) by Augustine Mattakkat & Family 9:00 am Beatrice Ferro (+) by Clarence & Josephine Duran Josephine Hornisher (+) by Carol Lynn & Mike Baird 10:45am For All Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased 12:30 pm Miembros de Adoracion Nocturna, Vivos y Difuntos Miembros de Inmaculada Concepcion, Vivos y Difuntos 5:30 pm Mary & Frank Maiorka (+) by Family Leona de los Reyes (+) by Tom & Looie Reyes & Family “Do not think that love in order to be genuine has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired. Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” ― Mother Teresa The Body, though one, has many parts BCMG is sponsoring a Zydeco Dance Satur day J une 20, 2015 in the Parish Hall Time 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament...will be Fr iday, June 5th, after the 8:45 am Mass in the Chapel. Benediction will be at 7:45 pm. All are invited to spend some time in prayer & reflection in His presence. Gift Shop News...Thank you for shopping Holy Family -- we were able to give another $3,000 to the building fund, bringing our total amount contributed in one year to $10,000. We have many fine gifts for graduation, Confirmation, weddings and Father's Day. Please make Holy Family your first place to shop. COWARDLY To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice. —Confucius COBARDÍA La peor cobardía es saber qué es lo justo y no hacerlo. St. Agnes Academy is offering a great two week summer enrichment program called “Be the Change” for 6th & 7th grade girls wo do not have the financial means to attend a private catholic school. The program will be from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm each day, June 8th - 19th. Please visit www.st-agnes.org/bethechange or call Debbie Sieck at 713-219-5442 for more information. Who will be the next Mister and Miss Holy Family King and Queen? Calling all gir ls and boys belonging to Holy Family Parish, ages 4 – 17, grades Pre-K -12th. Fill out your application and turn it in to the CCE office or the Rectory. Deadline for the application is Sunday, May 31, 2015, Today! Watch the bulletin for the 1st Parent Meeting date. Holy Family Needs Your Help...We have appr oximately 80 pieces of stained glass from our repaired windows. We seek your ideas as to how best to use these pieces of glass. Please call the Parish Office with your ideas. Fathers Day Flowers...Remember your father or grandfather on Father’s Day, June 21st, with a carnation on the Altar in his honor or memory. The Altar Society is selling carnations for $2.00 each; white for the deceased and red for the living. Envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church. You may drop your envelope in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish Office during the week. Please make checks payable to Holy Family Altar Society. —Confucio If you wish to make an announcement, such as birthdays, anniversaries, sick, etc., submit a written note no later than Monday pm to the office. Please, no advertisements. Please pray for the sick of our Parish especially: U.S. Tr oops and civilian per sonnel over seas; Fr . Phi; Deacon Alfred Abrams; Johnnie Baiamonte; Sheila McCabe; Bertha Silva; Liana Mikulenka; Michael Oparaji, Sr.; Robert Miller; Ron Carter; Mary Lou Reumont; Betty Bath; Eddie Borrego; Lindy Halloran; Ruben Velasquez; Veronica Lyon; Pete Guajardo; John Delome; Frances Castillo; Alice Boroski; Carl Anthony Cangelosi; Pat Trail; Edwin Fos; Israel R. Carranza; Charles Ferro; Deacon Jim Wright; Dr. Octavia Kennedy; Vernita Guillory; Stacy Lynch; Vince Mulle; Reynaldo Taupo; Melvin Carron; Deacon Gerald DuPont; Idalia Tenoria; Joseph Patriarca; John Guidry; Ricky Martinez; Charles Clark; Sally Vu; Bonifacio Figueroa; Fr. Ken Decker, CSB; Isabel Guajardo; Eva Guevara; Arthur Hauptman; Bernice Buri; Martha & Alvin Kocich; Alfonso Austria; Greg Alquiza; Mary Nieto; Mary Rios; Joseph LaCour; Sam Campbell; Magan Rychlik; Beto Mendoza; Bill Bates, Jr.; Julius Dumapit; Linda Delgado; Rosie Capalad; Tommy Hill; Ed James; Elizabeth Battle; Alejandra Mandujano; Mary Soza; Jose Angel Garcia; Frank Golemi; Naty Piguerra; Kenneth Pumphrey; Isabel G. Cruz, Jr; Gilda Salazar Herrera; Bob Wise; Mary H. Ortiz; Lee Rychlik; Henry Miranda; Julio Gonzalez; Terry Mirelles Bornhill; Brian Andrew Hickey; Joe Morales; Larry Morales; Fred Nemec; Joey Salinas; Jean Harris; Christine Spray; Agnes Sampson; Justin Rodriguez; Basil Rojas; Sandy Melchor; Lois Guillory; Isabelita Bernardo; Esther Rodriguez; Dorthea Scaglione; Rafael Torres; Marcella Guzman; Soledad San Miguel; Emma Wexler; Esperanza Trinidad; Marie Don LeVu; Perla Ferrer; Mamie Mercatante DECEASED: Sesaria Linares; Kenneth Frazier, Sr May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION There are plenty of “treasures” in our tradition that if resurrected today would cause anxious moments for bishops! Many concern marriage. There was a time when the church “consecrated” both virgins dedicated to prayer and charity, and brides dedicated to husband and family. Virgins were blessed in the sanctuary of the church, and brides in the sanctuary of the home. The custom of blessing the bride in the marriage chamber was standard in England, Ireland, Spain, and France until the eleventh century. If the groom (the groom’s side planned the wedding) chose from the full menu of liturgy, there would be a blessing of the bridal room, solemn evening prayer on the eve and morning prayer on the day of the wedding, a blessing at the church door of the spouses, and then in the church for the wife alone during Mass, and Communion. After the feast, a priest would represent the bride’s father in presiding over the legal process by which the bride transferred from her father’s clan to her husband’s. Some enduring customs hearken back to these days when marriage was seen as a contract between men (the bride’s father and the groom) and was not so much about living out one’s baptismal call, and certainly not about the equality of the spouses in Christ. Happily, this baptismal focus has been restored and unhelpful customs set aside by today’s marriage rite. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. A Day of Healing and Hope with Immaculee Ilibigiza at the Catholic Charismatic Center on Saturday, July 25th, 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Day will include Immaculee’s witness of the power of prayer, miracles of the Rosary and inspirational music. Ms. Ilibigiza’s testimony is a remarkable one of faith and forgiveness amid unspeakable tragedy. The key to her message is her personal devotion to Our Lady of Kibeho, Vatican approved Marian apparition, who appeared to warn the people of Rwanda of the “rivers of blood” to come. Preregistration is required, please visit www.cccgh.com. Or call Ann Martinez, 713-236-9977 ext 16. The Catholic Charismatic Center is located at 1949 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77023. Immaculee’s promise: “No one will leave this retreat the same as when they came.” LEARN SPANISH FOR YOUR MINISTRY WORK THIS SUMMER...Sign up for fr ee (beginning, inter mediate and advanced) Spanish classes this summer, offered through Learn Spanish Ministry. Classes will be held at St. Laurence Catholic Church, Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm and are open to priests, deacons, religious, missionaries and those active in parish ministries. Classes will be June 8-August 3. For more info, to register or to volunteer as a teacher, contact Adriana Gutierrez, Learn Spanish Ministry Coordinator at -265-5419 or [email protected]. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Marcos, Mateo y Lucas nos relatan los eventos de la Ascensión de Cristo al cielo. En estas narraciones Jesús envía a “los Once y los que estaban con ellos” (Lucas 24:33), es decir, a todos los discípulos. La misión que Jesús nos confía es de ser sus testigos y llevar la Buena Nueva del perdón de los pecados desde Jerusalén a todas las naciones y a toda la creación. Esta predicación debe ir acompañada del Bautismo, para que así, las personas que escuchen el mensaje tengan la oportunidad de aceptar en su vida al Señor Jesús. Por su parte, Jesús envía a los discípulos a bautizar a todas las personas en el nombre de la Santísima Trinidad. Es Dios entero, Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo actuando en la vida de toda persona bautizada, así como en la persona misionera. Hoy día estos misioneros son los papás y mamás que traen sus niños para ser bautizados. A ellos Jesús les exige: “Enseñen [a sus hijos e hijas] a cumplir todo lo que yo les he mandado” (Mateo 28:19). También les promete su ayuda diciendo: “Y yo estoy con ustedes hasta el fin del mundo” (Mateo 28:20). —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Important Notice: Help us keep our pews clean! If you must eat or drink during Mass, please eat in the Narthex or feed infants & children in the Cry Room. Food & Drink are NOT permitted in the church or the chapel. Please deposit all gum in the trash cans located outside the church and chapel. The Catholic TV Network, America’s Catholic Television Network, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. Please help provide this upbeat, youthful and exciting Catholic network and a powerful resource to the people of our area and the entire nation. To help, simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as an easy way to petition your cable or satellite provider. Vintage Fitness Class...low impact and str ength tr aining classes are offered weekly for adults on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:15 am in the Assembly Room. No charge, bring yourself and a bottle of water. All are welcome! CC ontinuing hristian E ducation Teach me Wisdom, Knowledge and Discipline 281 499-4612 CCE Activities… Sunday, May 31st 10:00 am English Family CCE & Groups I & II Centennial, Assembly, Meeting Room & Rooms 2-12. Last Class 1:30 pm Spanish Family CCE & Groups I & II Parish Hall, Centennial, Assembly, Meeting Room & Rooms 2-12. Last Class 6:30 pm High School Confirmation Rehearsal Students & Sponsors meet in Church Monday, June 1st 7:00 pm High School Confirmation Mass (students meet in Parish Hall at 6:00 pm) Tuesday, June 2nd 7:30 pm English Baptism Preparation Class - Meeting Room A/B Sunday, June 7th 8:00 am AYC Youth Bake Sale Fundraiser - after all morning Masses - Courtyard 1:30 pm Spanish Baptism Preparation Class - Meeting Room A/B 2:00 pm Spanish Group Baptisms - Church St. Vincent de Paul Shoe & Sock Give Away...Par ents of CCE children are invited to obtain a School Payless Shoe Voucher for back-to-school shoes & socks for children of all ages. Come by the St. Vincent de Paul Office on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm during the months of May and June. Items will be ready for pick-up in the middle of August. Family CCE for English & Spanish...last class will be May 31st. This will conclude our Sunday Family CCE program for the 2014/15 year. Please remember to register your children for the next school year that will begin in September 2015. Living in God’s Kingdom...2015 Vacation Bible School will be J uly 6-9, 2015, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. Open to students entering Kindergarten through students having completed 5th grade. Cost is $10 per student. Adults, Jr & Sr High Youth are needed as volunteer helpers. Please call the CCE Office to volunteer, 281-499-4612. AYC (Archdiocesan Youth Conference)- This confer ence is open to all youth in grades 9th-12th, this includes incoming 9th graders and outgoing seniors. This year's theme is “Become One”, 1 Peter 3:8-9. The conference will be from Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston. The total cost for the weekend is $195 which includes registration, meals, conference and t-shirts. We will have fundraiser opportunities but you need to sign up in the CCE office with a deposit of $75 to be a part of them. For registration information please call the CCE Office, 281-499-4612. ATTENTION PARISH ORGANIZATIONS OR INTERESTED PARISHIONERS….if you would like to make a donation to help send our youth to this conference, please call the CCE Office. Thank you! Attention H.S. Students: Upcoming AYC Diocesan Youth Conference July 31 - August 2nd here in Houston, Tx. If you need help with finances for that weekend, please consider helping in the fundraisers offered by the CCE Office. We are planning a Bake Sale on June 7. Students helping and participating will be able to share in the proceeds from the fundraisers for the conference. We are also accepting donations from the parish as sponsors for these students. Cost is $195.00 per person. For more info please call the CCE Office at 281-4994612. Reminder…. High School Confirmation will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on Sunday evening, May 31st, at 6:30 pm. Graduation Mass will be Sunday, June 14th at the 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Masses. Graduating Seniors are asked to wear their cap & gown. Cake & punch reception in the Assembly Room following those masses. Please mark your calendars for these important events! CCE Parents, CCE Fees Are Due...a reminder to those parents who still need to pay their CCE Fees, please do so and avoid a “Past Due Notice”. For balance information please call, 281-499-4612 Welcome to the Newly Baptized: Guadalupe Reyes: Parents, Felipe H. Reyes & Angela Ugalde; Godparents, Timothy Morales & Stephanie Castro. Valeria Rodriguez: Par ents, Abr aham & Anna Rodr iguez; Godparents, Francisco & Tayde Rodriguez. ... and Treasure Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am 10:45 am 12:30 pm Altar Servers Readers 5:30 pm Sun Mandy Blanco Mary Helen Hoelscher Volunteer June Anderson Jacqueline Harleaux Volunteer Ledie Amon Leavings Sandy Laran James Thurmond Ijeoma Akuechiama Pat Duplechain Hope Groves Caroline Okpara Mary Paul Jose Cruz Rosie Rodriguez Benito Salazar Jesus Cantu Guadalupe Betancourt Alba Martinez Guillermina Darino Edna Kemavor Gwen Reinke 5:30 pm Sat 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Elva Moore Angie Perez Bill Long Renee Lovelace Alba Martinez Lilian Ekwealor Joycelyn Barnes Reese Mattie Ford Peter Udeh Michelle Sanchez Maraceli Baron Mary Gobencion 5:30 pm Sat William Barre Michael Stuckert Katie Brent Volunteer Eric Anumnu Joseph Udeh Chinyere Akuechiama Nirmal Joseph Maria Enriquez Lizbeth Maldonado Malcolm Bailey Isla McCann Albert Gomez 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Sun Ushers Brenda Carlyon Dave Gallagher John Parris Volunteer Laurice Rochard Jessie Gibson Mary Lemos Volunteer Crescy Lobo Judy Ikwuagwu Rafaela Laran Delores Uhyrek Mary Guerrero Walburga Bullock Helen Fadri Catherine Inoma Chinwe Osondu Doretta Rychlik Luz Cruz Edgar Gonzlaes Jeanette Velasquez Santiago Romero Laura Cantu Ana Cortez Kathy Mroczkowski Gloria Espinosa Ugo Nweke Volunteer Sat 5:30 pm Sun 7:30 am Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:45 am Sun 12:30 pm Sun 5:30 pm Henry Machala (Lead) Michael Barone John Ferro (Lead) Gilbert Colunga (Lead) Jose Velasquez (Lead) Wen Guerra Ronnie Brent Justine Udeh Munachi Akuechaima Carlos Enriquez Jose Melendez Brisa McCann Carl Mouton Bob Mejia Joe Macias George Thomas Fabian Yanez (Asst) Jimmy Williams Financial Support For Church Operations Total For April 2015 Need Monthly/Operations Income: Offertory Faith Direct (EFT) Donations, All other Monthly Total Over/(Shortage) $114,000 $98,512 $13,150 $2,891 $114,553 $553 Cumulative Year to Date 07/14 - 04/15 $37,841 2nd Collections for: Building Fund St Vincent DePaul Catholic Home Missions Holy Land Collection $7,381 $4,065 $407 $3,922 April Building Fund Pledge Payments/ Donations $21,578 Current Parish Mortgage Balance $2,293,900 2015 DSF Goal $120,000 2015 Parish Lenten Project Total as of April 2015: $33,049 Have you signed up with Faith Direct yet? With Faith Direct, you can make your offertory contributions, as well as your Building Fund contributions, to Holy Family Parish using your credit/debit card or bank account. Please enroll in this program by picking up an enrollment form from the church office, or by visiting www.faithdirect.net to enr oll secur ely on line. Our parish code is TX364. Growing Together in Christ Capital Campaign/Increased Sunday Offertory … it’s not too late to make a pledge. Pledge cards are in the pew racks and at the entrance to the church. Check out our new & improved web site, www.holyfamilychurch.us! Bulletin Advertisements: Patr onize the sponsor s who adver tise in our bulletin, thank them for their suppor t . To advertise on the back of the bulletin please contact J. S. Paluch Co. Inc. 1-800-833-5941. CHURCH NAME Holy Family Church #003462 1510 5th Street Missouri City, TX 77489 TELEPHONE 281 499-9688 CONTACT PERSON Gail Hutchins SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows Vista Business PRINTER Hp Laserjet 2100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 31, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS If not received by Wednesday 3:00 pm, please call Parish Office, 281 499-9688. Or Gail’s cell phone, 281 851-6568