From the Pastor This Week in Our Parish

From the Pastor This Week in Our Parish

NOTRE DAME CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
OCTOBER 30, 2016
From the Pastor
Last Sunday’s gospel was about a tax collector who was blessed
by God because of his humble prayer. But it was a parable. Today’s
gospel is again about a tax collector but this time, it is an actual
story. His name was Zacchaeus, short in height, a chief tax
collector (a big shot with people under him) and wealthy.
The Jews despised tax collectors because they worked for the
Roman occupiers and collected exorbitant taxes. They were paid
by commission and so the more they collect, the more their take
home pay. That’s why they were considered traitors and thieves.
So we can imagine his own people’s dislike of him.
Yet as the gospel tells us, he”was seeking to see who Jesus was”.
He most likely heard about Jesus – his teachings, his miracles and
his friendliness with sinners and tax collectors. His desire to get a
good view of him was such that he ran ahead of the crowd and
climbed a sycamore tree. Quite a ridiculous and undignified for a
man of his position. But he did not care. All he was concerned of
was to see Jesus up close.
And how he was rewarded! He did not only get to see Jesus up
close, but he called him by name and said, “Zacchaeus, come
down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” Imagine, the
prophet, the teacher
Inviting himself to his house – he who, in the words of Pope
Francis, “was a lost sheep, despised, an ‘excommunicate’.
No wonder the people grumbled, “He has gone to stay at the house
of a sinner.”
Here we see Jesus, the face of God’s mercy, in action. He saw past
Zacchaeus’ sins to his heart, which was open to the grace that
prompted him to climb that tree. Inviting himself to his home meant
an offer of forgiveness, mercy and acceptance by God.
As Pope Francis said, “There is no occupation or social condition,
no sin or crime of any kind that could erase from the memory and
heart of God even one of his children. He always keeps a watchful
and loving vigil to see reborn in the hearts of the child the desire to
return home.”
“Climb up, as did Zacchaeus, climb onto the tree of the desire of
being forgiven. I assure you, you will not be disappointed.”
Indeed, Jesus offers us the same grace over and over again
specially in this Jubilee Year of Mercy! How comforting Jesus’
words in today’s gospel as we remember our beloved
departed this coming November 2, “For the Son of Man
has come to seek and to save the lost.”
Your brother and friend,
Fr. Roland
A little Tickler (on connection with all soul’s day)
“When I die, I want die like my grandfather who
Died peacefully in his sleep—
Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.”
This Week in Our Parish
--Sunday, Oct. 30- 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Schedule – 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (All in English),
1:00 p.m. (Español). 5:00 p.m. English)
Coffee & Fellowship by the Youth
--3:00 p.m. Holy Spirit Prayer Group -Parish Hall
--Monday, Oct. 31- Mass at 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
--7:00 p.m. RCIA-Parish Hall
--7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass –Church
-Tuesday, Nov. 1- ALL SAINT’S DAY HOLY OF OBLIGATION
Mass at 6:15 am, 12noon and 7:00 pm (bilingual)
-12:00 p.m Day by Day Group-Meeting Room
--7:00 p.m. Bilingual Mass –Church
--7:00 p.m. Adult Faith Formation -Bishop Odin
--7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts - St. Maria Goretti Room
--7:45 p.m. Novena-St. Joseph-Chapel
--8:00 p.m Intercessory Prayer -Chapel
--Wednesday, Nov.2- ALL SOUL’S DAY
Mass at 6:15 a.m, 12 noon and 7:00 p.m. (bilingual)
-6:30 p.m. Holy Hour for Vocations-Church
--6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry-St. Maria Goretti Room
--7:00 p.m. That Man is You-Parish Hall
--7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts-Community Center
--7:30 p.m. Neo Cats-Meeting-Alleluia-Noah’s Ark & “A”
--8:00 p.m. Devotion Our Mother of Perpetual Help-Church
--Thursday, Nov. 3- Mass at 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
-12:05 p.m. Day by Day Group-Meeting Room
--7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer-Bishop Odin
--6:00 p.m. Pilgrimage to St Theresa Parish (Sugar Land)
--7:30 p.m. Legion of Mary-Room “B”
--8:00 p.m. Intercessory Prayer-Chapel
-11:00 p.m. Precious Blood-Chapel
--Friday, Nov. 4- Mass at 6:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
--11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass Jose Santos –Church
--5:00 p.m. Rehearsal Stevens/Maldonado DF- Church
--7:30 p.m. Lord’s Flock Prayer Group-Alleluia Room
--7:30 p.m. Divine Mercy-Chapel
--8:00 p.m. Sacred Heart-Chapel
--8:00 p.m. Totus Tuus Prayer Group-Parish Hall
--9:00 p.m. Vigil - Elie Prayer Group--Chapel
--Saturday, Nov. 5- Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)
--9:00 a.m. Son/Dtrs Mary- Alleluia Room
--9:00 am Lady of Lourdes- Meeting Room
--2:00 p.m. Wedding-Blanca Maldonado/Joseph Steves- Church
--4:00 p.m. African Choir- Room “G”
--4:00 p.m. Confessions-Church
--Sunday, Nov.6- 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Schedule – 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (All in English),
1:00 p.m. (Español). 5:00 p.m. English)
Coffee & Fellowship by Mother Perpetual Help Group
Retired Priest Collection
--2:15 p.m. Catholic Mothers - Parish Hall
--3:00 p.m. Holy Spirit Prayer Group -Parish Hall
31th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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CCE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
SUNDAYS: -- (English Only)
Sacramental classes only
9:00 a.m. 2nd-8th, Conf-I & Conf-II
DOMINGOS:-- 11:00 a.m. (Español Solamente)
Classes Sacramentales y No Sacramentales
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th
MONDAYS:--6:00 p.m. (English Only)
Continuing Christian Education & Non Sacramental Classes
1st – 8th, Conf I & Special Angels (Children with Special Needs)
TUESDAYS: 6:00 p.m. (English Only)
Continuing Christian Education & Non Sacramental Classes
Kinder, 2nd – 8th, Conf I & Conf II
Bible study/Reflection: Every 2nd & 4th
Sunday of the month.
Starting: Nov 13th –New Session
Bible Based: Know your faith;
Defend your Faith.
Text: Catholic Answer Bible
Please attend the first session buying Text
Where: Meeting Room –CCE COMPLEX
When: 2nd & 4th Sunday From: 2:30 -4:00 pm
Follows –A Bible Study/Application FORMAT
Mass Schedule For:
All Saints Day:
Monday Oct 31—7:00 p.m Vigil.
Tuesday November 1
6:15 a.m-12noon,
7:00p.m (Bilingual)
Mass Schedule For:
Wednesday November 2-- 6:15 a.m-12noon,
7:00p.m (Bilingual)
Sunday, Oct. 30– 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Wis 11:22-12- 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 Lk: 1-10
-7:00 a.m. + Lina Infante
-9:00 a.m.
All Parishioners
11:00 a.m. + Moises Infante
-1:00 p.m.
Olga Patricia Hernandez (Get Well)
-5:00 p.m. Esmeralda Alonso (Birthday)
Monday, Oct. 31st - Monday of 31st Week in OT
Phil 2: 1-4; Lk 14:12-14
--6:15 a.m. + Cherry Del Gallego
--7:00 p.m. Alberto German (Birthday)
Tuesday, Nov.01-ALL SAINTS Solemnity
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 1Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-2a
Wednesday, Nov. 02—COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE
FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS)
Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11 Jn 6:37
Thursday, Nov 03. -Thursday St Martin the Porres Opt. Mem
Phil 3:3-8a; Lk 15:1-10
--6:15 a.m. Jose Coronado (Get well)
--7:00 p.m. Deceased Legionnaires of LOM
Friday, Nov. 04 – Friday St Charles Borromeo, B Obl.Mem
Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 16:1-8
--6:15 a.m. Monica Ajaero ((Deliverance from evil)
-10:00 a.m. All Souls
--7:00 p.m. Silvia Ramirez (Birthday)
Saturday, Nov.05- Saturday 31st Week in OT
Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16: 9-15
--8:00 a.m. + Benita & Cinco
--5:00 p.m. + Felix & Adela Guarin
Sunday, Nov.06– 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thes 2:16-3:5; Lk 20:27-38
-7:00 a.m. + Tasia Vlahakis
-9:00 a.m. All Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Family of Clement Ilochi
-1:00 p.m. +Mateo Tovar
-5:00 p.m. +Jarrett Vanderwil
MUSIC FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 30
MASSES IN ENGLISH
ENT # 402 OFFT # 356 CMN # 438 & # 630 CLOSING # 403
MISA EN ESPAÑOL
Lets pray for departed loved ones eternal rest,
grant O Lord and Lets perpetual light shine
upon them. Amen
ENT # 632 OFRT # 631 CMN # 503 y #361 DESPD # 700
NOTRE DAME CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Pray for our Ill Brothers and Sisters
Johnny Abernaehy,
Noe Alvarado, Carlos Andrés, Adam
Aweihan, Cicila Akuche, ,Pedro Apigo, Georgie Badough
Bazon, Sam Barletta, Sarah Barker, Agnes & Tom Batovich,
Lucila & Jessica Benitez, Alice Bremer, Kathryn Boehlert, Ruby
Borzilleri, Elena Bustillo, Mary & William Campbell, Sylvia
Castillo, Felipe Castillo, Rosie Capalad, Lydia Cevilla, David
Cevilla, Barbara Collier, Robert Cordua, Rosa Cortes, Beverly
Chisom, Dolly Cyganski, Derek Day, Gary Deloch, Marco
Delgado, Jaheil Defreitas, Maribel Diaz, Angelo Delano, Alodie
Efamba, Violeta Estrella, Gabriel Esquivel, Raymond Fernandez,
Alvin Fernandez, Bonifacio Figueroa, Joe Fiore, Sr., Paul Folse,
Valma Frierson, Micca Gonzalez, Jonathan Gordon, Oscar
Gregorio, Jr., Jesús Gonzalez, Ana Gordo, Orlando, Pedro and
Miriam Guana, Emma Guerrero, Ira Gutierrez, John Harding,
Mary Hardison, Cooper Hecker, Melissa Hernandez, Olga
Patricia Hernandez, Neill Hitchcock, Ethan Ho, Ka Ho, Stephen
Holder, Cameron Howard, Cliff Howard, Corinne Howard,
Norman Jackson, Roderick Jackson, Gary Janak, Aniceta Julian,
Cary Kearns, Sidonia Klekar, Trisha Koch, Yvonne Koubos, Pat
Kruczlnicki, Frances Kuczynski, Debbie Lambert, Albert &
Wanda Lopez, Henry Lopez, Ramón Lorenzo, Hannah Lourdes,
Vincent Lovetro, Mario & Myrthala Lozano, Sergio Lozano,
Debra Miller, Ofelia Oforegbu, Helen O’Connor, Gaston Okoro,
Paulina Onuoha, Bryan Orduño, Isaac Ostler, Paco, Raymond
Pagano II, Rosi Piñon, Kala Mcclure, Diego Mateo, Mercedes
Machuca, Isabelo & Marciana Magpantay, Majorie McMillon,
Joan McMillian, Isabel B. Manulid, Connie Marks, Francisco
Martinez, Alfred Mikula, Carolyn More, Margie Moreno, Vina
Moreno, Ana Muco, Pat Milford Murphy, Tuyet Nguyen, Elva
Perricone, Kevin Pervis, Christine Poltorak, Zina Pryor, Rene
Ramirez, Joe Rios, Mike Rios, Jay & Adele Rogers, Benito
Rodriguez, Mercedita Rodriguez, Emilio Rodriguez, Joanne
Romero, Miguela & Filepe Rosales, Rosa Rojas, Brandon Rivera,
Joe Sanchez, José Salazar, Joseph Santos, Rudy Sasmita, Julieta
Saravia, Cathy Sparks, Onesimo Segovia, Margaret Sekal,
Andrew Szieber, Josephine Spurr, Dorothy Sollenberger, Jo Ann
Sousa, Rose Smith, Sam Sutera, Albin Telke, Mary Tenney, Olga
Thorn, Leila Thompson, Deborah Tran, Nick Trichel, Christine
Trevino, Richard Treviño, Frances Van, Elia Vazquez, Teresa
Vazquez,
Linda Vega,
Cloris D.Velasquez, Francisca
Villalobos, Pedro Villaycana, Steffani Walker, Pat Weatherby,
Mildred Weaver, Anna Wyszogrodzki, Jay Yeagar, Alejandro
Zapata, Laura Padilla, Jose Coronado,melba Guevara
Homebound
Janet Bereznak, Geraldine Boudreaux, Mary Botelo, Keith
Burns, Mary Cusick, Marie Canalito, Jessie Carrolez, Joseph
Chrustek, Peggy Drinkard, Pauline Dattalo, Allen Francis, Avis
Hartley, Polly Holden, Theresa Hartman, Chester Juszczyk,
Marty Lacy, Jordan Landry, Magdelena Meline, Beatrice Maris,
Joe Martin, Stella Munis, Magdalen Nzskwu, Omowunmi
Osinowo, Flora Pavon, John Perez, Maria Nenita Robico, Gerry
Trepagnier, Chester Urban, Luis Valdivieso, Rosa Waguespack,
Martha Weaver, Perry Weaver , Don Wenglar, Joyce Willis,
Beverly Wood, Mary Zimmerman.
PARISH SUPPORT
Collection 10/23/2016
Regular Collection ………………………………...$12,356.96
Faith Direct…………………....………….………. $1,973.00
Total Sunday Collection…………..………………. $14,329.94
Novena………………………………………. $187.00
World Mission …………………...…………….$ 1,788.60
Capital Campaign IV
“Our Lady – Our Commitment”
Capital Campaign, Oct. 23.......................…..……$17,318.10
Faith Direct…Oct. 23...…..………….………. …. $982.72
Total Sunday, Oct. 23..…..........…….………$18,300.82
D S F SUMMARY REPORT—2016
Activity Thru: 10/23/2016
Parish Goal:……………………….………..……..….$105,000
Total Amount Paid:……………………....…..….….… $80,591.17
Total Number of Participant:…………………..………….507
Average Participant Pledge:………,,..,,.…....…………$207.77
Paid Under Goal……………………………………$24,408.83
Percent of Goal
Paid……………………………….76.75%
RCIA
Classes are held each Monday in the Parish Hall from 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church or you
are a previously baptized Catholic in need of sacramental
preparation, we invite you to stop by and visit with us.
Oct. 30-
Rite of Acceptance: 9:00am. Mass
Oct. 31-
The Holy Spirit: The Power of Love
Catechist: Deacon Elie
RICA
(RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS)
Las clases se celebran cada lunes en el Centro Comunitario de 7:00
a 9:00 p.m.. Si Ud. está interesado en unirse a la Iglesia Católica o si
ya fue bautizado Católico y necesita preparación sacramental, los
invitamos a que vengan y nos visiten.
Oct.
30-
Oct. 31-
Rito de Aceptación: Misa 1:00 Pm
El Espíritu Santo: El poder del Amor
Catequista: Diaconó Elie
31th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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DEL Pastor
El evangelio del domingo pasado se trataba de un recaudador de
impuestos (publicano) que fue bendecido por Dios debido a su
humilde oración. Pero era una parábola.
El evangelio de hoy es de nuevo sobre un recaudador de
impuestos, pero esta vez, se trata de una historia real. Su nombre
era Zaqueo, de poca altura, jefe de los publicanos (un hombre
importante con personas bajo su mando) y rico.
Los judíos despreciaban a los publicanos porque trabajaban para
los romanos y recogían impuestos exorbitantes. Ellos fueron
pagados por comisión y por lo tanto, cuanto más dinero que
recogían mas tenían. Es por eso; eran considerados traidores y
ladrones. Por lo que podemos imaginar el disgusto hacia él de su
propio pueblo.
Sin embargo, como el Evangelio nos dice, “el estaba tratando de
ver quién era Jesús". Lo más probable es que oyó acerca de Jesús
- sus enseñanzas, sus milagros y su simpatía con los pecadores y
publicanos. Su deseo de obtener una buena visión de él era tal, que
corrió por delante de la multitud y se subió a un árbol. Bastante
ridícula y poco digna de un hombre de su posición. Pero a el no le
importaba. Lo único que le quería era poder ver a Jesús de cerca.
¿Y cómo fue recompensado? Él no sólo llegó a ver a Jesús de
cerca, sino que también lo llamó por su nombre y le dijo: "Zaqueo,
baja pronto, porque hoy tengo que alojarme en tu casa."Imagínese
el profeta, el maestro se invita a sí mismo a su casa. -- él quien en
palabras de Papa Francisco, "era una oveja perdida, despreciado,
un excomulgado”. No era extraño que las personas se quejaran,
"Se ha ido a hospedar en la casa de un pecador." Aquí vemos a
Jesús, el rostro de la misericordia de Dios, en acción. El vio el
corazón de Zaqueo y no sus pecados, que estaba abierto a la
gracia por lo que lo llevó a subir a ese árbol, Invitándose a sí
mismo a su casa significaba una oferta de perdón, la misericordia y
la aceptación por parte de Dios.
El Papa Francisco dice: “No hay ninguna ocupación o condición
social, ningún pecado o delito de cualquier tipo que pudiera borrar
de la memoria y el corazón de Dios, de ninguno de sus hijos.
Siempre mantiene una vigilia atenta y amorosa para ver renacer en
los corazones de su hijos el deseo de volver a casa”.
"Súbanse!, igual que Zaqueo, al árbol del deseo de ser
perdonados. Yo te aseguro que no serán decepcionados”.
De hecho, Jesús nos ofrece la misma gracia una y otra vez,
especialmente en este Año del Jubilar de la Misericordia! Qué
consuelo nos dan las palabras de Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy,
mientras recordamos a nuestros queridos difuntos; este próximo
2 de noviembre "Porque el Hijo del Hombre ha venido a buscar y
salvar a los que estaban perdidos."
Su Hermano y amigo
Fr. Rolando
Un pequeño Chiste
Cuando yo muera, yo quiero morir como mi abuelo quien
murió pacíficamente mientras dormía –no dando gritos como
todos los pasajeros que iban en su carro.
En Nuestra Parroquia
Domingo 30de Octubre
Trigésimo Primero Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
--1:00 p.m. Misa en Español-Iglesia
--6:00 p.m. Jesus de Nazaret- Parish Hall
Lunes 31 de Octubre
-10:00 a.m. AMSIF-Salón Parroquial- Salón A, Noé, Aleluya
--7:00 p.m. RICA- Centro Comunitario
Martes 1 de Noviembre-11:00 a.m. Taller Oración Vida-Salón “C”-Edificio de CCE
--7:00 p.m. El Catecismo-Adultos- Salón de Conferencias
Miércoles 2 de Noviembre --7:00 p.m. Coro en Español-Salón “F”
--7:30 p.m. Rosario en Español-Capilla
--8:00 p.m. Apostolado de la Cruz
Jueves 3 de Noviembre--7:00 p.m. Formación Catequética-Centro Comunitario
--6:00 p.m. FTCM- Community Center
--7:00 p.m. LIP –Room”C”
--7:00 p.m. Taller Oración y Vida-Salón “C”- Edificio de CCE
--7:00 p.m. ELI-Grupo de Oración-Salones “F” y “G”
Viernes 4 de Noviembre -Primer viernes
--6:00 p.m. Legión de María-Jóvenes-Salón “E”
--7:00 p.m. Misa Bilingüe-Iglesia
--7:00 p.m. Sólo para Parejas-Salones “D” & “F”
--7:00 p.m. ELI- Grupo de Oración-Salón “G”
--8:00 p.m. Hora Santa al Sagrado Corazón-Capilla
--8:00 p.m. Grupo Jesús de Nazaret- Salón “A”
--9:00 p.m. hasta la medianoche- Vigilia-Grupo ELI-Capilla
Sábado 5 de Noviembre
--8:00 a.m. Jesús de Nazareth- Parish Hall
--7:00 p.m. Comunidad Hispana- Salón Aleluya
Domingo 6 de Noviembre
Trigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
--1:00 p.m. Misa en Español-Iglesia
--6:00 p.m Jesus de Nazareth- Parish Hall
Adult Confirmation Class/
Clases de Confirmación para Adultos
This class is for those 18 years & older who have been
Baptized, Have received the First Sacraments of Eucharist
and Reconciliation, are practicing Catholics and want to be
Confirmed.
Estas clases son para aquellos de 18 años y más que han sido
Bautizados, han recibido los Primeros Sacramentos de Comunión
y Reconciliación, son Católicos activos y quieren ser
Confirmados.
December 6, 2016 – May, 2017
Diciembre 6, 2016 – Mayo, 2017
Time/Hora: 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Tuesdays/Martes
English – Meeting Room (at the CCE complex)
Español: - Salón Aleluya (en el complejo de CCE)
Call / Llamen: 281-495-1256