April 17, 2016 - St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

April 17, 2016 - St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

St. Paul the
Apostle
Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
18223 Point Lookout Dr.
Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594
281-333-3891 / Fax: 281-333-3815
www.stpaulcatholic.org
Monday – Thursday Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m., M-F)
The Clergy Staff
Pastor, Rev. Wencil Pavlovsky
(Ext. 325)
Rev. James P. Bradley
Retired
Deacon Scott Daniel
(Ext. 337)
Deacon Arturo Monterrubio
(713-741-8709)
Deacon Servando Rojas
(Ext. 337)
Deacon Jim Lockwood
Retired
Deacon Hector Romeu
Retired
The Pastoral Staff
Adult Faith Formation
Heidi Clark
Children’s Ministry
Sara Fontana
Early Childhood Program
Vicky Kuehnel
Liturgical Ministry
Joyce Lubofsky
Multicultural Ministry
Esperanza Monterrubio
Music Ministry
David Rofrano
Youth Ministry
Katie Mahoney
Business Manager
Maria Conner
Bookkeeper
Theresa Waller
Facilities Director
Michael Centanni
Parish Secretary
Laura Ruzicka
Assistant Secretary
Elena Capetillo
(Ext. 328)
(Ext. 339)
(Ext. 340)
(Ext. 333)
(Ext. 321)
(Ext. 332)
(Ext. 301)
(Ext. 330)
(Ext. 341)
(Ext. 343)
We Celebrate the Eucharist
(Ext. 323)
(Ext. 302)
Gabriel Project
(Ext. 338)
Parish-based crisis pregnancy ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(281-333-2509)
Office Hours:
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Appointment required for Financial
Assistance but not for Food Pantry
Weekday:
Mass in English
Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish)
Jueves (Thursday) a las 7:00 p.m.
Weekend: Mass in English
Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish)
Domingo (Sunday) a las 12:00 Mediodía
Confessions: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Continuously in the Chapel
6:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday
Volume XVIII No. 1832
FINANCE COUNCIL
The Finance Council
assists the Pastor in a
consultative role with
administration of parish
goods, encouraging
support of Parish and
Archdiocesan
stewardship programs
for Time, Talent and
Treasure. For more
info contact the
Finance Council at
FinanceCouncil@stpaul
catholic.org
2016 Members
Fr. Wencil Pavlovsky
Chima Akanwa
Maria Conner
Jim Daniel
Ramiro Novoa
Clemente Quinatana
Kathy Tamer
Diana Tran
PASTORAL
COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council is
a representative body
of the faithful, whose
focus is on the parish
community and
fostering the mission of
the Church. It is
presided over by the
Pastor, with members
assisting in a
consultative basis to
represent the interests
and spiritual well-being
of the parish. For more
information, contact
the Pastoral Council at
PastoralCouncil@stpaul
catholic.org.
2016 Members
Jesus Adame
Judith Crowley
Mario Moreno
Carlos Parra
Demetrio Quezada
Brenda Sanzone
Cruz Torres
Yvonne Vigue-Rodi
Aaron Walz
Susan Wells
Barbara Wirth
Regis Wrobleski
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 10 Financial Stewardship
April 17, 2016
Administración Financiera 10 de abril
Regular
On line deductions this period.
$33,773.43
$13,325.14
$ 20,448.00
Contribuciones
Regulares
Deducciones De Línea Durante Este Periodo.
Building Loan Payment
March Capital Campaign Donations
$ 36,900.34
$19,023.30
Préstamo del Edificio
Donaciones de la Campaña Capital de marzo
Contributions
Deficit funded from parish and ministry
operating budgets
2016 DSF
Pledged To Date (*173 Parishioners)
Paid To Date
*Increases as parishioners Respond to
Archdiocese Appeal.
**Half of all amounts donated over the
$130,000 goal are applied to our
building debt. The other half will go
into Archdiocese DSF accounts.
$17,877.04
$ 130,000**
$ 75,225
$ 49,519
Déficit financiado por Fondos operacionales de la parroquia y
los ministerios
2016 DSF
Prometido al Día (*173 feligreses )
Pagado al Día
*Número aumenta a lo que feligreses responden al
apelación de la Arquidiócesis
**La mitad de todos fondos donados sobre el objetivo
de $130,000 serán aplicados a la deuda de nuestro
edificio. El resto se destinara a cuentas de DSF de la
Arquidiócesis.
Is spring cleaning on your mind? Looking for ways to
simplify your week? eGiving through Faith Direct can help!
Consider enrolling today by visiting www.faithdirect.net
and using our church code: TX596. Your gifts through Faith Direct will help
stabilize our parish finances, help you to get rid of the clutter of offertory
envelopes in your home, and give you one less thing to worry about on Sunday
mornings.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time and
talents as well as treasure!
¿Es ta la limpieza de primavera en su mente? ¿Busca manera de
simplificar su semana? ¡eGiving través de Faith Direct puede ayudar!
Considere la posibilidad de inscribirse hoy visitando www.faithdirect.net
y utilizar el código de Nuestra iglesia: TX596. Sus regalos a través de
Faith Direct ayudarán estabilizar nuestras finanzas parroquiales, ayudan
a deshacerse del desorden de los sobres de ofrenda en su casa, y le dará
una cosa menos de qué preocuparse en los fines de semana antes de
misa.
Gracias por su constante apoyo a nuestra familia parroquial con su
Tiempo y Talento, así como Tesoro!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
281.333.2509
Office Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on Jesus’ care and love of
us.
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will show that you are indeed the
disciple of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, as it will bring your love to those who live in fear
and doubt, loneliness and dread.
In this the year of Mercy, and as ‘Feeding the Hungry’ is one of the seven Corporal Acts of
Mercy, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is looking to partner with another St. Paul
ministry to help bring a Mobile Food Distribution Truck to the church to help provide fresh
foods to our neighbors in need. If your ministry is interested in organizing and volunteering
alongside the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be a witness of Mercy to the poor in this
way, please e-mail [email protected].
Upcoming Conference Meetings, 7 PM @ St. Paul’s
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Room 1
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Room 1
Volume XVIII No. 1832
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Readings & Mass Intentions ♦ Lecturas Y Intenciónes de Misa
(4/17/2016 – 04/23/2016)
Sunday (Acts 13:14, -43-52; Rev 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30) Fourth
Sunday of Easter
9:00 AM † People of the Parish, Foley Family, Rowena
Olmos
12:00 PM †
5:00 PM †Marie Devote Calzarellies
Monday (Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10)
No Mass
Tuesday (Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30)
8:30 AM †Bienvenido Reyes
Wednesday (Acts 12:24-13:5a; Jn 12:44-50)
8:30 AM †Darrell Gardner
Thursday (Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20) St. Anselm, Bishop and
April 17, 2016
Liturgy and Worship
Liturgia y el Culto
SILVER LININGS BIBLE STUDY
The next meeting of the Silver
Linings Bible Study Group will
be Thursday, May 12th, 1:00—
2:30 PM, in Rooms 10/11.
Doctor of the Church
8:30 AM Thomas Eisenbarth
7:00 PM
Friday (Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6)
8:30 AM †Dolores Lubofsky, Austin Tom
Saturday (Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14) St. George, Martyr; St Adalbert,
Bishop and Martyr Vigil: (Acts 14:21-27; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:3133a, 34-35)
8:30 AM Marissa Rarela
5:00 PM †Lillian Joslin; John Cowart
Please Pray For: Christie Gaspard, Kay Kirk, Cheryl Seids, Bettye Beason, Kon
Delang, Nelda Zamora, Nelda Davila, Beverly Bubenik, Maite Evangelista, Kelly
Barton, Donald Walker, Jo Michael, Bill & June Jung, Jerome & Bernadine
Berend, John Ryan, Gerald Berend, Carol Weide, Wynne Gillen, Donna Bova,
Bill & Beverly Mann, Victoria Chavez, Mercedes Lopez, Barbara Williams, Ivy
Dsouza, Kevin Krengle, Darin Clark, Clarence Billett, Joseph Ulloa, Beverly &
Ken Tiger, Kristen Scott, Allison Schneider, Tony Falcon, Joyce Curtner, Marichu
Arcilla Maullon-Asprer, Valerie Parisi, Lucio Martinez, Eduardo Gasca, Heather
Valarino, Gerald Rivera, Ann Kuehnel, Martin Olson, Presy Carrera, Sharon Lee,
Tom Halle, Leonel Garcia, Ellen & Sue Guy, Josie Travalos, Ray Fernandez,
Carlotta Del Campo, Brittney Maynard, Daniel Adcock, Ernesto Rumbaoa, Frank
O’Connor, Raymond Ciak, Wendy Wells, Chan Finch, Joe Garcia, Marcial
Bacani, Donna Ruggerieri, Jackie Christ, David Scott, Paul Miller, Madge
Bualexanderduan, Raymond Fernandez, Connie Fernandez, Margaret
Escobedo, Bobby Lopez, Nancy Ware, Trace Cook, Julia Brown, Kenneth
Parker, Daniel Parker, Betty Jean Herron, Gladys Galloway, Maria William
Swenson, Allison Hawthorne Swenson, Bernie Brabant, Mary Lee Knight, Rose
Miller, Austin Gerry, Linda Buckminster, Betty Quebedeaux, Dr. Frank Greytok,
John Turco, Jerry Ozment, Jack Scarmardi, Edril Phillips, Judy Ganske, Josefina
Saenz, Eloisa Allen, Betty Johnson, Kristin Scott, Alice Jean Pursell, Estela
Narvaez, Marcos Jimenez, Rebecca Brooklier, Anna Feiaiullo, Dorothy
Breidenstein, Karen Savko,, Antoinette Fossatti, Angelica Mendoza, Ed Baca,
Liz, Jeremiah & Justin DeLeon, Wendy Mattingly, Tom Leahy, Norma Bischel,
Sherry Sullivan, Isaiah Pina, Edward Templin, Patti DiCostanza, John & Carmen
Heckler, Brian Lee, Emily Weiss, Pam Collins, Deanna Stellato, Verr Soltes,
Soledad Martinez, Darius Riley, Peggy Vargas, Louise Temple, Angela Porter,
Blanche Riel, Verena Costello, Claire Cavetti, Chris Hebert, Thomas Frasier,
Minnie Hill-Honor, David Cabrera, James John, Sarah Marcela Poole, Audrey
Cegielski, Alma Andreason, Janie Torres, Evarist Coryat, Robin Schultz, Barbara
Hanselkar, Joann Nelson, and Jackie Lucas.
NOTE: In order to maintain an updated Prayer List,
we are removing names that have been on the prayer
list longer than two months. Please call the parish
office, 281.333.3891 to keep a name, add a name, or
remove your name from the list.
The Church and Chapel candle burns
in loving memory of Thomas C.
Eisenbarth at the request of his
family.
Flowers this week are
donated by Cathie Foley in
celebration of the Vatican's
new re-examination of the
"'Just' War" Theory in a time
of daily-use nuclear weapons.
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Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
April 17, 2016
David J. Rofrano
Director of Music
281.333.3891 Ext. 332
[email protected]
Thank you, to all who helped to minister
through music during Lent and Holy Week! I
am honored to be a part of such an amazing
team of talented and dedicated musicians
and vocalists.
David
“Ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo, y cada uno
en su lugar es parte de él.” (1 Cor. 12:27)
Para más información acerca de este ministerio comuníquese
con Esperanza Monterrubio a [email protected] o
al 281.333.3891 Ext 321.
Music Area Floor
Thanks to a generous
donation by a
parishioner to our music
ministry and the efforts
of our music area
improvements team, we
are in the process of
creating and building
new flooring that will increase safety dramatically,
enhance our sound support and will streamline setup
by all of our music ministry groups that facilitate
music during Masses at St. Paul.
We have some additional needs as we continue this
improvement process. Contact me at
[email protected] if you would like to help
support this project.
Be a part of St. Paul’s
Music Ministry
Adult Choir: SATB adult choir-quality music, diverse styles
Spanish Choir: sings Sunday noon
Instrumentalists: high school and adult– orchestral and
contemporary
Small Groups: by audition-advanced-sing at various Masses.
Youth Praise: grades 6 through 12
Children’s Choir: grades 1-5
Little Angels: age 5
Sound Ministry: high school through adult. Configure and
mix sound for Mass and/or events
Visual Arts:
high school through adult. Designs and
provides lyrics projection and video for Mass and/or events
Únete a los católicos alrededor del mundo para orar por
las vocaciones a la vida sacerdotal, diaconal, consagrada
y misionera. Esta es una invitación para todos los
católicos de la Arquidiócesis a reunirse en la parroquia
en oración pública y privada. “Rueguen, pues, al dueño
de la cosecha que envíe trabajadores a recoger su
cosecha.” (Mateo 9:38; Lucas 10:2).
Les invitamos a rezar esta oración por
vocaciones TODOS los días en familia.
Oración por vocaciones
Padre Amoroso,
tu llamas a cada uno de nosotros por nombre
y pides que te sigamos.
Bendice a tu Iglesia,
al llamar de entre las familias
y amigos nuestros,
a líderes generosos y dedicados
quienes servirán a tu pueblo como
hermanos, hermanas,
misioneros, sacerdotes
y diáconos permanentes.
Te lo pedimos en el nombre de Jesús.
Amen.
Volume XVIII No. 1832
Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
April 17, 2016
Because Our Faith is too Rich to have ever Learned it All…
Contact Heidi Clark, Director of Adult Ministry, 281.333.3891, Ext. 328 or [email protected] for more information.
Adult faith formation at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is centered around the understanding that living “The
Way” taught by Jesus Christ is a life-long, evolving journey, involving both effort and decision. To enable adults to
explore the faith and deepen their knowledge of God’s Word, we provide many opportunities to come together in
a learning environment. As a diverse community with a small parish feel, we know it is important to walk that journey with others
and to share what we have learned along the way.
Interested in being Catholic?
If you or someone you know is
interested in learning more about
becoming Catholic, our RCIA
program is just the ticket! The
Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, is a process of prayer,
reflection, and learning that allows for the continual
discernment of God's will. Contact Heidi Clark,
281.333.3891 or [email protected].
No Silver Linings Meeting this Month
There is no Silver Linings meeting this month as the
members are on a trip. Regular meeting times are on
the second Monday of each month and will resume in
May. See you then!
Zumba at St. Paul
Emotional and spiritual wellness is closely tied to
physical wellness. Zumba is a dance fitness program
designed to make exercising FUN! Classes meet in
Beck Hall or Founders Hall, depending on
availability.
Thursdays at 6:45 PM
Saturdays at 10 AM
Sign Up to have the Pilgrim Virgin
Statue Visit Your Home
The primary purpose of the Pilgrim Virgin
Statue home family visitation is to aid families
in responding to the requests made by the
Blessed Virgin Mary during her apparitions at
Fatima. The essence of her requests is
threefold: Return to God, Make reparation
for sins and Pray the Rosary for Peace.
For more information or to sign up for the
Pilgrim Virgin Statue (Our Lady of Fatima)
contact Lora Ruzicka at [email protected]
or 281.333.3891 ext. 323. You are also invited to
Legion of Mary (Our Lady Star of the Sea Praesidium)
Monday meetings at 6:45 p.m. in room 1.
May Theology on Tap Focuses on
Everything you Ever Wanted to Know
about the Mass and Liturgy
Join young adults from
throughout the bay area at our
monthly Theology on Tap
events featuring a different
speaker and topic every
month. The next event
features Joyce Lubofsky, our
Director of Liturgy, whose
presentation will be about
liturgy and the Mass. The May
event is set for 7 PM at
Chuy’s in Webster on
Tuesday, May 10. Contact Heidi Clark for more
information: [email protected].
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
Countless people in need of prayer have been blessed
by St. Paul’s Prayer Shawl Ministry made up of
dedicated volunteers who knit these special keepsakes
and pray for the recipient while they do. We meet
every other Thursday at 4:00 PM. Our next meeting
will be April 28 in Parlor A. The Prayer Shawl
Ministry is grateful for recent donations of yarn. If
you have yarn or new shawls you would like to
donate, please contact Mary Fitts
at 281.486.5895.
Prayer Shawls Available
Thanks to our Prayer Shawl
Ministry, we have a large collection of prayer shawls
they have hand-knit, praying for the needs and
intentions of the person who will receive it. If you or
someone you know would benefit from one of these
shawls, you may ask for one at the Welcome Center or
contact Heidi Clark at [email protected] or
call 281.333.3891, Ext. 328. There is no charge for
these shawls.
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Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
April 17, 2016
Children’s Ministry
Partnering with parents to keep
the light of faith burning
For information call Sara Fontana 281.333.3891 Ext. 339
or e-mail [email protected]
Seeing Children Through The Eyes of God!
For information contact: Vicky Kuehnel, Director
[email protected] or 281.333.0176
PRESCHOOL CCE
APRIL 17, 24, and MAY 1
FAMILY FORMATION
MAY 1
ELEMENTARY CCE MONDAY/LUNES
APRIL 18, 25, and MAY 2
ELEMENTARY CCE WEDNESDAY
APRIL 20, 27, and MAY 4
ELEMENTARY CCE FRIDAY/VIERNES
APRIL 22, 29, and MAY 6
FIRST COMMUNION SESSION 5
Parents and Children attend this week.
ST. PAUL’S 2016 VBS
JULY 25 TO JULY 29, 2016
REGISTER
ONLINE
TODAY!
“And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes
indeed. Ninety-eight and three-quarters
percent guaranteed.” Dr. Seuss
We are in full swing working on Spaghetti dinner
projects. Our annual dinner and fundraiser will be
April 22nd this Friday, from 5:00-8:30. Theme
baskets have been put together. They will be raffled
off along with many other great items. We will also
have a Silent Auction with many wonderful items to
bid upon. Stop by the ECP to purchase your raffle
tickets as well as your Spaghetti dinner tickets.
Raffle tickets will be $1 each
Spaghetti dinner tickets are $25 for a family of 4 or
more.
Individual tickets are $9 for an adult ticket and
$5.50 for a child ticket.
Bring the whole family out for a night of fun and
spaghetti!
http://www.stpaulcatholic.org/2016-vbs-registration
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MEMORIAL
DAY FAMILY
RETREAT
Register online!
http://www.catholicfamilyretreat.org/
~ PLUS ~
Check out a week long Family Fun Festival
happening at Circle Lake July 5 – 9th
http://store.afc.org/events/texas-mini-holy-family-fest-2016
Oscar’s Ocean
We are really happy to announce that we will be
offering Summer Enrichment classes this June!
Imagine exploring the complex diversity of our
amazing ocean without ever leaving the classroom. This is what your preschooler up to 2nd
grade age child can do. Registration forms are
located in the Narthex as well as in the ECP
office. Registration is going on now for the June
6th- 9th and 13th - 16th Tuition fees are $200 with
$35 registration.
Hurry to sign your little one up for some fun
days at SPECP!
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Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
April 17, 2016
St. Paul Pro-Life Committee Meeting
Promoting the Dignity of the Human Person
Reunión del Comité de St. Paul de Pro-Vida
Promoviendo la Dignidad de la Persona Humana
Please come and be a part of St. Paul the Apostle’s
Pro-Life Committee. We are making plans for our
June Baby Shower and considering activities for the
coming year. We need your input! We meet at St.
Paul on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in
Parlor C. Our next meeting is this Tuesday, April
19th. We begin by praying the Rosary for pro-life
issues, followed by a brief meeting. Hope to see
you there!
Por favor venga y sea parte del Comité de St. Paul
the Apostle’s Pro-Vida. Estamos haciendo planes
para el "Baby Shower" en junio y considerando
actividades para el año. Necesitamos sus ideas. Nos
reunimos en St. Paul el tercer martes del mes a las
7 PM en el Parlor C. Nuestra próxima reunión es
este Martes 19 de abril. Empezamos rezando el
Rosario para todo lo que se relaciona con temas de
pro-vida y después tenemos una breve reunión.
St. Paul’s is participating in The Houston Coalition
for Life’s 40 Churches for 40 Days for Life
campaign. Our day to peacefully pray at the Planned
Parenthood abortion facility located at 4600 Gulf
Freeway is Wed. April 27th from 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Please consider being a witness to these young
women and the facility’s workers. We need your
prayers and your help in being a visible sign of God's
love and mercy. Changing hearts . . . saving lives.
For more information, please contact Marilyn Daniel
at 281-326-3799 or e-mail at:
[email protected] . Thank you in advance for
your presence.
San Pablo es una de las 40 Iglesias que participa en
la Campaña de la Coalición de Houston por la
Vida durante 40 días. El día que le toca a san
Pablo orar en paz en el centro de aborto de
Planificación Familiar situado en 4600 Gulf
Freeway es Miercoles 27 de abril de de 6:30 AM-4:
30 PM. Necesitamos sus oraciones y su testimonio
a estas mujeres jóvenes y los trabajadores de la
instalación. Necesitamos sus oraciones y su ayuda
en ser un signo visible del amor y la misericordia de
Dios. Convirtiendo los corazones. . . salvando
vidas. Para obtener más información, póngase en
contacto con Marilyn Daniel al 281-326-3799 o por
correo electrónico a: [email protected].
Gracias de antemano por su presencia.
Mother - Daughter Program
For 9-12 year old girls and their mothers (or
significant woman in their lives).
Mothers and daughters will:

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Experience an interpersonal time of shared love
and faith
Learn how to discuss God’s plan for the gift of human
sexuality
Talk about how to face the challenges of living chastely
The program is facilitated by a team of mothers and
daughters who share their stories, wisdom and
professional expertise in the context of the Catholic faith. It
includes specific content on how girls and boys physical
and emotional changes prepare them for adulthood. It
models how respect, patience and open communication
between parent and child are necessary during this
process.
Date/Location: Saturday, April 23 – Mary Queen Church,
606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood, 77546
Time: Sign in; 1:30 / Program: 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Cost: $40/family (add $20 each additional child. Nonrefundable, but in case of cancellation can be rescheduled
for another offering)
For more information call 713.741.8792 or
https://archgh.cvent.com/motherdaughterprogram
Father-Son Program
For 10-14 year old boys and their
dads (or significant father figure).
A 2 ½ hour program which brings
fathers and sons together to look at
the wonder and power of human sexuality in the
process of growing up and becoming a man. The team
uses shared experiences of faith, instruction and
discussion to encourage the Father and Son
participants to build strong bridges of communication
between them.
Date/Location: Saturday, April 23 – Mary Queen
Church, 606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood, 77546
Time: Sign in: 9:00 AM / Program: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Cost: $40/family (add $20 each additional child. Nonrefundable, but in case of cancellation can be
rescheduled for another offering) For more information
call 713.741.8792 or [email protected] .
Volume XVIII No. 1832
Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
April 17, 2016
In the Spring of 1916, a year before the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima, God sent an angel
three times to prepare the three children to whom Our Lady would soon appear. The children
were Sister Lucia and her cousins, Blessed Francisco and Jacinta.
First Apparition: “Do not be afraid. I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me." Prostrating himself
on the ground the angel prayed three times: "My God, I believe, I adore, I trust, and I love You.
I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not trust, and do not love You.”
Then the angel rose and said: "Pray in this way. The Hearts of Jesus and Mary are attentive to
your supplications." Second Apparition: “"What are you doing? Pray! Pray much! The Hearts of
Jesus and Mary have merciful designs upon you. Offer prayers and sacrifices constantly to the
Most High." Third Apparition: Prostrating himself, as had the first time, he asked the children
to pray with him and say three times: "Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore
You profoundly. I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ,
present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and
indifference, by which He is offended. By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I pray for the conversion of poor sinners."
The Mother of Jesus, the Most Holy Virgin Mary, appeared to these three children at Fatima, Portugal during the
summer of 1917. Mary gave the world a message called the “Peace Plan from Heaven”; calling us to conversion,
prayer and penance. “If what I tell you is done, many sinners will be converted and there will be peace…” “…Pray,
pray a great deal and make sacrifices for sinners, for many souls go to hell because they have no one to pray and
make sacrifices for them.”
The Virgin promised many miracles that occurred. On May 13, 2000, Pope John Paul II declared two of the three
children “Blessed,” during a ceremony at Fatima attended by hundreds of thousands. Realizing that most of the
world’s people were not hearing about the Fatima Message, it was decided to send a statue on a teaching mission.
Since 1947 the Pilgrim Virgin Statue has been traveling across the world bringing the presence of Mary and Her
message. Miracles of Conversion and cures have occurred along the way. An official documentarian of Fatima said”
“Never in the history of the Church have charismas descended in such abundance on the people of God as through
the Pilgrim Virgin.” ~ http://www.pilgrimvirginstatue.com/
The primary purpose of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue home family visitation is to aid families in responding to the
requests made by the Blessed Mary during her apparitions at Fatima. The essence of her requests is threefold:
Return to God; Make reparation for sins; Pray the Rosary for Peace.
- Return to God: Turn away from sin and obey the Ten Commandments.
- Make reparation for sins: Practice some form of penance and sacrifice in atonement for our own sins and the sins
of others. An offering of the sacrifices required in performing the daily duties of one’s state in life is a good starting
point.
- Pray the Rosary for Peace: She asked us to pray the Rosary every day.
The commitment required of those families desiring to welcome Mary into their homes is threefold.
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Make a special effort to avoid sin during her presence.
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Perform some form of penance or sacrifice during the week of her visit in reparation for sin.
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Pray the Rosary as a family in the presence of her statue each day.
A visitation consists of the following:
1. The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Mary is escorted to the home at the agreed date and time by no less than a pair of
Our Lady Star of the Sea Praesidium (Legion of Mary) members of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.
2. The statue is enthroned and displayed at the location prepared by the family.
3. A brief welcome prayer is recited by all present led by the head of the family or his designate.
4. Each day the family fulfills their commitment to pray the rosary together for a week at a convenient time of their
choosing. At the request of the family, the Pilgrim Virgin Statue can extend its stay for up to another week if
scheduling permits.
5. At the appointed date and time the members of the Legion of Mary return to the home, lead a short concluding
prayer service, and escorts the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Mary to the next family’s home.
to sign up for the Pilgrim Virgin Statue (Our Lady of Fatima) contact Lora Ruzicka at [email protected] or
281.333.3891 ext. 323. You are also invited to Legion of Mary (Our Lady Star of the Sea Praesidium) Monday
meetings at 6:45 p.m. in room 1.
Volume XVIII No. 1832
Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
ADORERS NEEDED!
Adoration open hours: 1 AM Saturday, 2 AM
Thursday and 3 AM Friday.
Would you consider spending an hour with the
Lord?
…You could not stay awake for even an hour? Mark 14:37
Please contact Malina at 281.221.6591 or
[email protected].
April 17, 2016
SE NECESITAN PERSONAS QUE VENGAN
AL SANTISIMO
Horas disponibles: sábado, 12 AM, y 1 AM, y
jueves, 2 AM. ¿Consideras una hora con
nuestro Señor? …
¿De modo que no pudiste permanecer una hora?
Marcos 14:37
Favor de llamar o enviar mensaje a Hortensia,
281.731.6539.
New Life
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A program for remarried and remarrying couples in which one or both partners have lost a spouse through divorce or
death.
• New Life is supported by the Archdiocese but is for any religious denomination.
• New Life educates and enlightens couples, helping them confront and deal with the complex relationships, economics
and emotions in their remarriages and blended families….
If you are an engaged couple were either one or both of you has been married before and you are preparing for marriage,
working on an annulment or convalidation, this is your chance to learn about the tools and resources to support a
successful marriage.
New Life is also a couple’s ministry
• We prepare others for marriage
• It allow us to minister to our own marriages.
• New Life allows couples to share a ministry together.
If you are interested in joining a ministry that you and your spouse can be in together and you wish to support other
couples getting remarried please prayerfully consider joining us. You may call Liz or Chris at 281.813.7859. You don’t
have to have a perfect marriage just a willingness to work at it!