THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF HOLY GHOST

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
OF HOLY GHOST
Welcomes
You to Worship
Bienvenidos a Nuestra
Comunidad Catolica
Redemptorists
Established 1946
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Closed-Cerrado: Noon-1:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Website: holyghostchurch.net
6921 CHETWOOD
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77081
713-668-0463
PARISH PHONE NUMBERS:
School Office…………..713-668-5327
Parish Fax……………...713-661-4645
Hispanic Ministry ……. 713-668-8681
Email: [email protected]
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
REDEMPTORIST STAFF
Rev. Jaime Arrambide, C.Ss.R., Pastor
Rev. Eugene Batungbacal, C.Ss.R. Parochial Vicar
Rev. Steve Benden, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Rev. John Gouger, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Andrew Thompson, C.Ss.R. Parochial Vicar
Rev. Peter Voelker, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Brother Patrick Concidine, C.Ss.R.
Deacon: Mr. Robert Brueggerhoff
April 15, 2012
MASS SCHEDULE HORARIO DE LAS MISAS
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. (English)
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. (English)
Domingo: 8:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Weekdays: 8:10 a.m. (English)
Saturday: 8:10 a.m. (English)
Entresemana: 7:30 p.m. Martes y 7:00 p.m. Lunes,
Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes (Spanish)
HEARING IMPAIRED: Tune to 98.7 FM
PASTORAL STAFF
PARISH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Sr. Judy Scheffler, S.S.N.D. . . . . . . . . .713-668-5327
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-668-8681
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Marilynn Wilson.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-668-8001
MUSIC COORDINATOR
Barbara Cote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463
ADULT EDUCATION
Maria Crawford.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Kenneth Soledad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-201-2142
FINANCE COUNCIL
Mark Mateker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-665-0077
SAMARITAN MINISTRY. . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and After Weekday Masses
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
BAPTISMS
Tienen que inscribirse primero
Las Clases: 1st Domingo del mes. . . . . . . . . . . .12:00- 5:00 pm
Los Bautismos: Todos los meses Sáb. 10:00am Dom.:3:00pm
You must call the office to register for Baptism Classes
Classes will be held four times a year . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Baptisms will be celebrated monthly. . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p.m.
MATRIMONY
Contact the office 6 months before the wedding date
Avisen la oficina 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
VISITA A LOS ENFERMOS
Notify the office when someone is seriously ill
Informen la oficina si hay enfermos para una visita
QUINCEAÑERAS
Llame al - 713-668-8681
Please fill out “Parish Census Form”
SPECIAL DEVOTIONS
¡BIENVENIDOS NUEVOS MIEMBROS!
Favor de llenar la Forma “Parish Census”
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
Please call the Rectory Office - 713-668-0463
ADORACION NOCTURNA AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO:
Cada tercer Sábado del mes 10:00pm-5:00am
Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday - 6:45 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - 7:00 p.m.
Novena del Perpetuo Socorro: Miércoles después de Misa
de - 7:00 p.m.
Grupo de Oración: Lunes y Miércoles después de Misa
de 7:00 p.m.
Prayer Group: Wednesdays - Religious Ed. Room - 7:00 - 9:00
p.m.
Daily Rosary after the 8:10 a.m. Mass
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Second Sunday of Easter
(Divine Mercy Sunday)
April 15, 2012
“ Who indeed is the victor over
the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of
God?”
- 1 John 5:5
DOUBT
The desire to be able to prove the existence of a divinity has troubled humanity since human consciousness first became aware of the
divine. To this very day we are fond of saying that any number of things—from sunsets to hot fudge sundaes—are “proof that there
is a God.” We get so caught up in the story of “doubting Thomas” that we fail to notice that today’s Gospel gives us John’s account
of Pentecost, the bestowing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples following the Resurrection. Thomas, evidently, missed out not only
on seeing the Risen Christ, but receiving the Holy Spirit as well. This is not to be taken lightly and, perhaps, makes Thomas’ disbelief a bit easier to comprehend. It also makes his professing that Jesus is his Lord and God—the only time the New Testament explicitly refers to Jesus Christ as “God”—more remarkable.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Second Sunday of Easter
A Special Promise of Mercy
The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness on sins and punishment. Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy,
but there must also be acts of mercy. . . I demand from you
deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You are
to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You
must not shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve yourself
from it. Thus, to fittingly observe the Feast of Mercy, we
should: 1) Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter; 2)
Sincerely repent of all our sins; 3) Place our complete trust in
Jesus; 4) Go to Confession, preferable before that Sunday; 5)
Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast; 6) Venerate the Image of the Divine Mercy; 7) Be merciful to others,
through our actions, words, and prayers on their behalf.
BLOOD DRIVE (Sunday, April 15)
Our first BLOOD DRIVE for 2012 is TODAY Sunday, April
15 in the Community Center from 8:00am to 1:00pm. No appointment is necessary. Please come and give your greatest
gift - “The Gift of Life”. Thanks and we hope to see you there!
MOTHER’S MASS LEAGUE
This year we will celebrate Mother’s Day
on May 13th. One of the nicest ways to
show how much you care is to enroll that
special person in the Mother’s Mass
League. Those enrolled in the league will
share in a Mass each week from this
Mother’s Day to next Mother’s Day. You
may enroll your mother, living or deceased,
grandmother, aunt, sister or that very special friend. Enrollment cards are available in the rectory office.
Due the good response to the 12:10 noon mass, Father Jaime has decided to keep it through all Easter
Time. All are invited to attend.
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If you have a green thumb, then we could use
your help. We, as a parish, would like to establish a small volunteer group, of any age or sex,
to help beautify our parish grounds. The Gardening Angels will meet on Saturday, April
21st at 9:00am in front of the Rectory. Please
bring your own gardening tools. Fr. Andy appreciates your generosity in volunteering. See you Saturday!
Fr. Andy
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Today was once called in Latin “Dominica in albis,” or “Sunday in White,” because the church
was full of newly baptized Christians wearing
their white baptismal garments. Another old title,
best forgotten, is “Low Sunday.” There’s nothing low about
this festive Sunday in Easter, the eighth day since the first
“Alleluia” rang out. In Christian tradition, the number eight is a
symbol of fulfillment, transition, breaking through the sevenday rhythm of life to a new way of being. That is why many
baptismal fonts have eight sides. The greatest feasts of our calendar are always extended for eight days, called an “octave.” In
a way, this means that this first week of
Easter is really considered to be one great day. This octave day
of Easter sees the best features of Easter still vibrant: joyful
alleluias, lush spring flowers everywhere, sprinkling with
water, and a lavish table where the Lord gives us himself as
bread and wine. For Orthodox Christians, today is the Easter
feast, since their tradition requires that the Christian Passover
cannot begin until the days of the Jewish Passover are ended.
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MASS
INTENTIONS
FOR THE
WEEK
Sunday, April 15
7:00 - For the People
8:15 - María del Carmen
Euceda
10:00 - Special Intention
11:30 - Tom Glaser+
1:30- Valdemar & Dagoberto
Segovia+
5:00 - Emilio Elías & Alberto
Sapon+
Thursday, April 19
8:10 - Jose & Josie Guerra+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:00 - Amalia Solis Flores+
Monday, April 16
8:10 - Don Hood+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:00 - María Vidal Cruz+
Saturday, April 21
8:10 - Garaleba & Family
5:00 - David Dacak+
Tuesday, April 17
8:10 - Special Intention
12:10 - Special Intention
7:30 - Jose Nava+
Wednesday, April 18
8:10 - Claus & Alma Becker+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:00 - Miguel Say
Friday, April 20
8:10 - Cita Ann Little+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:00 - María del Carmen
Euceda+
Sunday, April 22
7:00 - For the People
8:15 - Segundo Murillo+
10:00 - Living & Deceased
Gerson Lopes family
11:30 - Cindi Tait
1:30 - María de Londoño+
5:00 - Antonio Quijano
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY: Freda Anthony,
wife of Shelley; Marlene Barrizkman, sister of Malinda
Cully; Yolanda Bazan, wife of Xavier; Miresa Weezie Becerra; George Bergen; Ronnie Crank, son of Martha Crank;
Louis Cashiola, brother of Ann Cashiola; Will Dugas,
nephew of Joe Mumbach; Toan Hyunhn; Nancy Gaffney;
Maria Gorena; Joseph Langan; Mary Beth Murphy; John
Patrick Pike; Sally Rendon, cousin of Donie Pegram; Ruth
Sanders, wife of Ralph; Jo Scalise, wife of James; Ida
Sweeney, sister of Kathy, and, all those who are sick and
homebound.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36
Friday:
Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
Sunday:
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Catholic Charismatic Center
Saturday, May 12, 2012
8:00 am to 4:30 Pm & Vigil Mass 4.45 PM
This exciting conference is a day for women to worship, celebrate sisterhood in Christ, and grow in knowledge of God and
holiness. Three dynamic speakers will inspire all who attend to
become women of wisdom, faith, and purpose. For information
and registration visit www.cccgh.com or call at 713-236-9977.
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL
“CATCH THE SPIRIT” AUCTION DINNER
My Dear Parishioners,
On behalf of the Holy Ghost School children, parents, and
faculty, I wish to extend our deepest gratitude for your on-going
support and commitment to our parish school. Please know that
our God is ever aware of the many sacrifices you have made to
continue to support Holy Ghost School and will indeed bless you
for this. As you are aware, our annual “Catch the Spirit” Auction
Dinner Gala took place on March 31 and below is listed the
breakdown on the income and expenses.
Blessings,
S. Judy Scheffler, SSND
Principal
INCOME
Tickets/donations
Auction
TOTAL
$ 7,506.00
$18,511.00
$26,017.00
TOTAL
ACTUAL EXPENSES
$ 3,142.05
TOTAL
GALA NET
DONATED EXPENSES
$ 4,432.00
$22,874.95
2012 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
As of 04/09/12
Our Parish Goal:
Total participants:
Total Paid
$65,000.00
203
$29,872.80
We are a parish family and all need to help meet this mandatory
parish goal. If you are one of the 192 participants who have
made a pledge and/or donation, we sincerely thank you. If you
have not made a pledge or donation please do so as soon as
possible. We need the help of the entire parish family to attain
our goal this year. To give online, please visit archgh.org/dsf/
Donate.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As of 04/09/12
Church Construction/Parking Lot
Capital Campaign Income
New Balance
$1,100,000.00
$ 838,872.58
$ 261,127.42
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The community of believers was of one heart
and mind (Acts 4:32-35).
Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is
everlasting (Psalm 118).
Second Reading — Everyone who believes that Jesus is the
Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6).
Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace
and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31).
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Segundo Domingo de Pascua
15 de Abril, 2012
“Quien es el que vence al
mundo? Sólo el que cree que Jesús es
el Hijo de Dios”
- 1 Juan 5:5
LA DUDA
El deseo de ser capaz de demostrar la existencia de una divinidad tiene a la humanidad con problemas desde que por primera vez se
hizo consciente de lo divino. Hasta el día de hoy nos gusta decir que un sinnúmero de cosas, desde puestas de sol hasta los helados
de crema de chocolate, son “pruebas de que hay Dios”. Estamos tan atrapados en la historia de “Tomás el incrédulo” que no nos
damos cuenta de que el Evangelio de hoy nos ofrece el relato de Juan acerca de Pentecostés, el descenso del Espíritu Santo sobre los
discípulos después de la Resurrección. Tomás, evidentemente, se perdió no solo de ver a Cristo resucitado, sino también de recibir el
Espíritu Santo. Esto no se debe tomar a la ligera y, quizás, hace que la incredulidad de Tomás sea un poco más fácil de comprender.
También hace que su profesión de fe en que Jesús es su Señor y su Dios —la única vez que en el Nuevo Testamento hay una referencia explícita a Jesucristo como “Dios”— sea más notable.
FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2012
As of 04/09/12
Nuestra meta es:
$65,000.00
Número total de participantes
203
Total pagado
$ 29,872.80
Somos una familia y todos necesitamos ayudar a cumplir nuestra meta obligatoria. Si usted es una de los 192 participantes
que ya han hecho su compromiso o donación, sinceramente le
agradecemos. Si usted aún no ha hecho su ofrecimiento, por
favor hágalo lo antes posible. Necesitamos la ayuda de toda
nuestra comunidad para llegar a nuestra meta este año. Para
donar en línea, por favor visite arch.org/dsf/Donate. Ayúdenos
a obtener nuestra meta parroquial de $65,000.00.
CAMPAÑA DE DONACION DE SANGRE
Domingo, 15 de Abril
Hoy Domingo, 15 de Abril habrá donaciones de sangre en el
gimnasio de las 8:00 a.m. hasta la 1:00 p.m. No es necesario
tener cita, pero se necesita identificación. Siempre hay escasez
de sangre y necesitamos su asistencia para continuar salvado
vidas.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Hch 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8
Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15
Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36
Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
Domingo: Hch 3:13-15, 17-19; Sal 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a
Informe de la Construcción en la Iglesia
Construcción iglesia/parqueo
Dinero de la Campaña Capital
Dinero que se debe
$1,100,000.00
-$ 838,872.58
$ 261,127.42
PARA CASARSE POR LA IGLESIA
Hay preparación matrimonial el Sábado 5 de Mayo, 2012 a las
8:30 am en la oficina parroquial. Es para los novios, o personas ya casadas por el civil o viviendo juntos sin bendición de
Dios. Para mayor información llame al 713-668-0463.
Una Promesa Especial de Misericordia.
Todas las almas que se confiesen y reciban la Santa Comunión,
obtendrán el perdón total de las culpas y de las penas. El primer
Domingo después de la Pascua es la Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia, pero también debe de ser un acto de misericordia… Las
condiciones para tener estas bendiciones son: 1) Celebrar la
Fiesta el Domingo después de la Pascua; 2) Arrepentirnos
sinceramente de nuestros pecados; 3) Confiar totalmente en
Jesús; 4) Confesarse preferiblemente antes de ese Domingo; 5)
Comulgar en la Fiesta; 6) Venerar la imágen de Cristo de la
Misericordia. 7) Ser misericordioso con los demás con nuestras acciones, palabras y orar por ellos.
LIGA DE LAS MISAS PARA LAS MADRES
El 13 de Mayo, estaremos celebrando el día de las
Madres. Una de las maneras de mostrar el amor a
esa persona tan especial es inscribiéndola en la liga
de misas. Todas las madres inscritas serán incluidas en una misa cada semana durante todo el año. Usted puede
inscribir a su mamá, abuelas, tías y amigas vivas o difuntas.
Puede recoger su tarjeta de inscripción en la rectoría de la iglesia.
SEA UN ANGEL JARDINERO
Si usted tiene Buena mano para la plantas. Le estamos necesitando. Nosostros como parroquia, queremos establecer un
grupo de voluntarios, no importa el sexo ni la edad, para que
nos ayuden a embellecer nuestras zonas verdes. Los Angeles
Jardineros se reunirán el 21 de Abril a las 9:00am enfrente de la
oficina parroquial. Por favor traiga sus propias herramientas
para el jardín. Fr. Andy agredece su generosidad ayudando.
Los esperamos el Sábado!
Fr. Andy
EL GRAN DOMINGO
Los cincuenta días desde el Domingo de Pascua hasta Pentecostés se celebran con jubilosa exultación como un día de fiesta, o mejor aún, como un “gran domingo”. Estos por encima
de todos los otros, son los días para cantar Aleluya.
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Oficina Parroquial:
Ministerio Hispano
Norma Basurto
713-668-8681
713-668-0463
Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 pm.
Sábado y Domingo: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
GRUPOS LITÚRGICOS:
GRUPOS de CRECIMIENTO:
MINISTROS de EUCARISTÍA
Juan y Delmy Chávez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-964-4702
LECTORES de ADULTOS
Daysi Esquivel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
832-656-6471
CRECIMIENTO de ADULTOS:
Julio Ramírez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-723-3410
GRUPO “APPRENDIENDO a VIVIR”
Julio Cesar García . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-388-0956
LECTORES de JOVENES
Eric y Maricela Castro. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 832-896-9595
Guillermo Rivera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-630-3427
CORO DE MISA JUVENIL
Oswaldo Almazán. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRECIMIENTO de JOVENES
832-830-6673
BIENVENIDA GRUPO JÓVENES
Esperanza Osorio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-257-3990
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN/COORDINADOR:
Rolendio Anzueto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-410-3040
Julio Cubías ………………………………..713-823-3455
GRUPO DE INTERCESION
Sofía Mejía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-989-6820
PAREJAS SAGRADA FAMILIA
Domingo y María Pérez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-642-6164
281-933-6048
GRUPO de ORACIÓN JUVENIL
Armando Rodríguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-628-2332
CRISTO ES LA UNICA ESPERANZA
Celso Tacam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-518-9939
GRUPO de ADOLESCENTES
Perla Vera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-352-5493
LEGION de MARIA
Dalia Huerta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-564-1871
Ana Callejas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-641-4864
OTROS:
CORO del GRUPO de ORACIÓN
Grupo Ríos de Agua Viva
Edwin Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-460-2868
CATECISMO—Presidenta
Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-8681
QUINCEAÑERAS
Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-8681