scripture readings for the week of the trinity

scripture readings for the week of the trinity

ST. AMBROSE CHURCH
HOUSTON TEXAS
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
Readings for the Week of
February 23, 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103; 1 Cor 3:16-23;
Mt 5:38-48
Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19; Mk 9:14-29
Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55; Mk 9:30-37
Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49; Mk 9:38-40
Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49; Mk 9:41-50
Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103; Mk 10:1-12
Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141; Mk 10:13-16
Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Is 49:14-15; Ps 62; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is every Saturday
from 3:30PM until 4:30PM.
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“YOU WILL BE ENRICHED IN EVERY WAY FOR
GREAT GENEROSITY”
2014 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
God bless each of you who have so generously responded in
support of the 2014 Diocesan Services Fund. If you have heard
Christ’s call and have not yet responded, please do so. Help us
to attain our goal of $80,450.00. If you prefer to donate online,
visit www.archghorg/dsf.
GOOD MORNING VOCATIONS, Saturday Mornings
with Fr. Dat Hoang and Sr. Anita, are coming to the Archdiocese
this fall. Fr. Dat Hoang and Sr. Anita Brenek bring local, national, and
world vocations-related news, including the vocations forecast in this fastpaced morning show. Be a part of the studio audience and enjoy
breakfast, round-table discussions, networking, and a Holy Hour with
vocations-minded Catholics. Registration begins at 8:30AM, live show at
9:00AM and Holy Hour at 11AM. Dates and locations: March 1, 2014 at
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baytown; April 26, 2014 at St. Vincent de
Paul Catholic Church; and, May 3, 2014 at St. Martha Catholic Church in
Kingwood. Register now for free tickets by contacting the Office of
Vocations
by
telephone
at
713-652-8239,
email
at
[email protected]. Breakfast will be courtesy of the Serra Club of
Houston.
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BEREAVEMENT GROUP, for those who have lost a
loved one will meet on Thursday, February 27, in Classroom B
at 1:15PM. If you have any questions, please call Sr. Charline
713-682-2242 or 713-858-1613.
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
is every Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass.
Monday, February 24
8:00AM Jacquelyn Wolfe
8:00AM Adelina Santos
Tuesday, February 25
8:00AM Jacuelyn Wolfe
Wednesday, February 26
8:00AM Ervin Siems
6:30PM(Spanish) Natalio Delos Santos
Thursday, February 27
8:00AM Matthew Whetherhalt
Friday, February 28
8:00AM :Owewn Ruhmann
Saturday, March 1
8:00AM Georgiann Schulin
5:00PM Oscar Gomez
Sunday, March 2
8:00AM Deceased Members of the Altar Society
10:00AM Michael Vu
12:00Noon(Spanish) Elda Sanchez
5:00PM(Spanish) Rosie Rocamontes and Laura
Meyer-Rocamontes
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Let us pray for all those who have given their life for our freedom and
for those who are serving in our military at home and abroad and
especially the following: Victor J. Broussard, Peter Zachary Carroll, ,
Samuel Castillo, Brandon Cook, Matthew Cook, Master Sgt., Dean
Crawford, Evie Estrada, Nephew Brandon Falcon, Robert Freedman,
Olivia Garza, , Captain Mark Grahmann, Matthew Grissom, Timothy
Groh, Lee Anthony Guerrero, Andrew S. Gutierrez, Bernie Hanus,
Christopher Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez Matthew Hernandez, Mia
Hernandez, Sean Dietrich Hrncir, Samuel Dylan Hrncir, Captain Mary
Hrynyk, Captain Jason Hrynyk, Anthony Handy, Ivan Ibabao, Elizabeth
Grassmann Ibabao, Kelpen, Kayla Loff, Robert Marquez, Jr., Aaron
Limas, Captain Andrew Locke, Daniel Martinez, John Martinez, Major
Kelly McGovern, Gamaliel Nava, Tony Noser, Dominic Patronella,
Jeremy Redman, Captain Jonathan Reed, Casey Rogers, Daniel Salinas,
The Smith Family, Oscar Sicola.
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Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of
Sheryl Katherine Everitt and Linda Mulligan who passed away.
Pray for the peace and comfort of their loved ones.
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RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process
whereby adults learn about the Catholic Church. If you would
like to learn more about our faith, Baptism, First Eucharist or
Confirmation, call the Religious Education Office at 713-6863857.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Please pray for the speedy recovery of the following:
Jacqueline Aguilar, Barbie Alexander, Rena Alonso, Gertie Atchison,
Tammy Babineck, Agnes Bashinski, Kelli Bevans, Dwayne Bilski,
Lukas Bobb, Lee Ann Boutte, Bill Boyd, Imogene Boyd, Logan Brown,
Arlie Brennan, Charles Brennan, Linda Cameron, Mark Carson, Edith
Carson, Benny & Mary Cedillo, Katie Clark, Faye Collins, Elizabeth
Cunningham, Henry Davis, Albina Diehl, Betty Devine, Jimmie
Dostalik, Mary Derkowski Dowling, Chinh Duong, Joanne Ensz,
Landon Faterkowski, Roy Faust, Jonathan Flemate, Robert Freeman,
Kevin French, Louanna Portier Gellien, Donna Gillispie, John Graham,
Leticia Graham, Octorio Gutierrez, Carlos Guzman, Bennie & Leona
Hanus, Myra Hearn, Alice Hernandez, Angela Hernandez, Israel
Hernandez, Lucy Herrada, Rachel Herrera, Donald Hunt, Pauline
Hutchings, Wiley Inman, Mario Jimenez, Bill Kominczak, Henry
Kopycinski, Connie Kelpen, Hilda Kennedy, Julie Korst, Michael
Lafferty, Marcela Lewis, Josephine Lovato, Carlos Lavato, Dominic
Lucio, Martha Maldonado, Ellen Marinucci, Edmund Mazoch, Sharon
McLeod, Justin Mendez, Sylvia Medina, Yolanda Medina, Pauline
Michals, Michelle Miller, Pauline Morin, Louise Mock, Mark Mosser,
Gloria Nunn, Kristen Oden, Christi Ortiz, Robert Peres, Frank and
Johanna Petronella, Melody Perez, Esther Price, Ernest Prodraza,
Alberto Ramirez, Emily Rivera, Jeff Rivera, Cindy Rocha, Belinda
Rocha, Hazel Rollins, Selma Salazar, Rene Salinas, Joe Sanchez, Deena
Skucius, Mertie St. Pierre, Jon Stevens, Avelina Suarez, Dolores
Tijerina, Daria Titts, Dan Mark Torres, Ken Vollbrecht, Michael
Walker, Paul Whelan, Marjie Waltmon, Abby Werkowitch, David
Zaborowski., Josephine Zizelmann.
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HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS
An Adult Faith Formation Program
Part II
“PROOF OF HEAVEN”
NEXT MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
26 AT 7:00 PM
IN ROOM A
OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER WILL
BE
MR. RON PIPER
A MINISTER WHO EXPERIENCED
A “NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE” AND
WHO HAS WRITTEN A BOOK ABOUT IT
IT GETS EVEN MORE
EXCITING. BE THERE!!!!
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! This will be our
final meeting.As I told you, it just gets more exciting!!!
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ST. AMBROSE BINGO
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Attention Ladies
of St. Ambrose – Cenacle Silent Lenten Retreat –
Once again our parish ladies are invited to attend a retreat at the
Cenacle Retreat House, 420 N. Kirkwood, just off the Katy Freeway on
Friday, April 4, 2014, 7:00PM through Sunday, April 6, 2014 at
1:30PM. The days are scheduled with conferences with our retreat
master, Reverend Joe Nassal, CPPS, quiet time, private conferences
with Reverend or the Cenacle staff, as well as free time too.
The theme of the retreat is “The Breath of Life: Honoring the Mystic
Within”. During this retreat, we will explore how we can honor the
mystic within each of us by becoming aware of the love that God has
kindled in our hearts.
Don’t miss a truly wonderful weekend. Transportation is arranged.
Call Juana G. Sandoval for more information, questions, or reservations
at 281-451-412 or 713-688-0702.
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ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Altar serving training will be held on Saturday afternoon from
3:30-4:30PM on March 1st . Participants must have received
Holy Communion to qualify, and are encouraged to remain
afterwards to attend the Saturday 5:00PM Mass with their
classmates.
Please call Jerry Rog at 832-420-4426 for more information.
St. Ambrose Bingo will be held on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30AM in
the auditorium. We will be calling one (2) Bonus Ball Numbers. Come
for an enjoyable evening. Bring your friends and neighbors. Hope to
see you there!
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Attention all Altar Servers –
In in the narthex of
the church you can find the 2014 Outstanding Altar Server
Award Application. The women of the Altar Society want
to recognize those individuals who are dedicated to the service
of God and assist our Priest at each Mass.
All applications must be returned to the church office by March
31st to be considered for either a full award of $500 or a partial
award of $250. Awards will be distributed at the End of the
Year Award ceremony in May if a student at St. Ambrose
School OR at the May Altar Society meeting if not. Good luck
to all.
LET US MEET FOR A MEAL -
Widowers and Widows
are invited to meet next Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Panera
Bakery, 13704 Northwest Freeway, at 2:00PM. On Sunday,
th
March 9, 2014, we will meet at Golden Café, 1430 West 29
Street. Call Sr. Charline for more information at 713-682-2242, cell
713-858-1613 or just show up!
ST. AMBROSE CHURCH
HOUSTON TEXAS
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
ANNUAL NATIONAL COLLECTION FOR THE BLACK
AND INDIAN MISSION will be taken up at all the Masses the
weekend of March 8-9, 2014. This Collection has helped open
that door of faith for Native Americans and African Americans.
GOLDEN YOUTH TRIP
March 20, 2014 Thursday
Parishioners 50 years and older.
Join us on Thursday, March 20, as the Golden Youth Club
of St. Ambrose will be taking a bus trip to visit the Galveston
Bay area . We begin with a trip to Portrait of a Warrior Art
Gallery in Baytown. Ken Pridgeon has made it his mission
to paint portraits of the fallen heroes who gave the ultimate
sacrifice for our freedom. Ken has been featured on Texas
Country Reporter and Fox26 news.
Following a tour of the gallery, we will travel to Topwater
Grill in San Leon and have a dutch treat lunch overlooking
the water.
Following lunch, we will visit the Railean Rum Distillery, the
first and only distillery located in the Houston/Galveston
area. The tour will explain the distilling business and offer a
tasting of all their products and you'll come home with a
souvenir shot glass.
The tour is limited to persons 50 years or older and bus
seating. The total cost for admissions will be $7 per person.
Cost of lunch not included.
Seniors interested in joining us on this trip, please contact
Carol
Herman
at
713-688-6509
or
email
[email protected].
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YOUR HELP IS NEEDED - In order to have our records in the
office up-to-date, we need your help. If you have changed your
address, telephone number, or have moved out of our area,
parish, please call the Parish Office at 713-686-3497.
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ASH WEDNESDAY, March 5 .2014
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence
during Lent.
Fasting binds all persons who have completed their 18th
birthday and through those who have completed their 59th year,
unless prevented by poor health. In days of fast, one full meal is
allowed. Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength may be
taken according to one’s own needs. Eating between meals is
not allowed although fluids may be taken.
th
Abstinence binds all persons who have completed their 14
birthday. On days of abstinence, the consumption of meat is not
allowed. The Church strongly encourages the observance of
Friday abstinence, but failure to do so is not regarded as sinful.
Evangelization efforts among African Americans, Native
Americans, Eskimo and Aleut communities, Churches and
schools depend on the annual evangelization grants to continue
building their Christian communities and sharing the joy of
knowing Christ. Your contribution to this collection is more
then your monetary support – it is an opportunity to evangelize
and further the missionary cause of bringing the Gospel to our
African American and Native American brothers and sisters Let
us continue to buld up the Church and announce the Good News
of Jesus Christ.
GIFTS FOR GOD
February 16, 2014
Envelopes
$10,239.00 BOD $135.00Loose Checks
$ 1,271.50
Mail Ins
$ 1,236.00
$12,746.50
Thank you for your support.
Finance Council
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Growing in Fai
h
One Family Under God
The annual St. Ambrose church bazaar is scheduled for Sunday
April 27th. The church bazaar is the single largest fundraiser the
church participates in. We are looking for volunteers who would
like to help make the bazaar a great success for our parish. If
you would like to help chair an activity booth, food booth or just
share ideas we need your help. We will have our next planning
meeting Sunday, March 2nd at 1:30PM in classroom A. Please
email Jerry Farek at [email protected] or 713-443-9254 or
Lori Woods at [email protected] if you would like to
help plan this exciting event. We look forward to having a
wonderful community event to build an even stronger church.
Visit our PLANT BOOTH for
Big Plants – Small Plants
Short Plants – Tall Plants
Skinny Plants-Fat Plants
Fluffy Plants – Indoor Plants
AND
Plants In Pretty Pots – Gifts for all Seasons
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Domingo 23 de febrero de 2014
7º domingo de tiempo ordinario
Levítico 19,1-2.17-18: Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti
mismo
Salmo 102: El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso
1Corintios 3,16-23: Todo les pertenece, ustedes de
Cristo, y Cristo de Dios
Mateo 5,38-48: Amen a sus enemigos
La primera lectura, un fragmento del «código
de santidad» del libro del Levítico, presenta una
imagen de santidad mediada por la responsabilidad
con el prójimo; es decir, que el camino para llegar a
Dios y lograr la santidad comienza con el respeto
hacia la vida y la dignidad del otro. Este criterio es el
centro de la Ley y los Profetas, el eje que determina
nuestra verdadera relación con Dios, el elemento
fundamental de la fe, ya que a través de la apertura a
los demás es como ciertamente somos partícipes de la
promesa de salvación dada por Dios a su pueblo.
Pablo, en la primera carta a los Corintios,
considera al ser humano como templo de Dios y
morada del Espíritu. Con ello está diciendo que cada
persona es presencia concreta de Dios en la historia
humana. Este templo del cual habla Pablo es la
comunidad cristiana de Corinto, en donde la Palabra
anunciada ha sido escuchada y ha surtido efecto. La
intención, entonces, de Pablo es advertir a sus
oyentes de los peligros que acechan ese templo y
que amenazan con destruirlo; esos peligros se
encarnan en aquellos que pretenden anular el
mensaje de Cristo crucificado a través de discursos
provenientes de la sabiduría humana, que rechazan
la vinculación e identificación de Dios con la
debilidad humana y la solidaridad de Dios con los
marginados de la sociedad. El mensaje de Pablo es
supremamente importante, pues comprende que el
verdadero templo en donde habita Dios son las
personas, es en la vida de la humanidad, en los
hombres y mujeres de todo el mundo, sin distinción
de raza, cultura o religión; de esta manera Pablo
supera la reducción de la presencia viva de Dios a
una construcción, a unas paredes o a un “lugar”
específico de culto. Son las personas el lugar
verdadero donde debemos dar culto a Dios; son las
personas el lugar privilegiado en donde toda nuestra
fe se debe expresar, especialmente con aquellos
hombres y mujeres, que, siendo santuarios vivos de
Dios, han sido profanados por la pobreza, la
violencia y la injusticia social.
El elemento fundamental del proyecto
cristiano es presentado en esta sección del evangelio
de Mateo: el amor. Este amor propuesto por Jesús
supera el mandamiento antiguo (Lv.19,18) que
permite implícitamente el odio al enemigo. Lo
supera porque es un amor que no se limita a un
grupo reservado de personas, a los de mi grupo, o
los de mi etnia, o a mis compatriotas, o a los que me
aman, sino que alcanza a los enemigos, a los que
parecerían no merecer mi amor, o incluso parecerían
merecer mi desamor. Es un amor para todos, un
amor universal, expresión propia del amor de Dios
que es infinito, que no distingue entre buenos y
malos. Ser perfecto, como Dios Padre lo es,
significa vivir una experiencia de amor sin límites,
es poder construir una sociedad distinta, no fundada
en la ley antigua del Talión («ojo por ojo, diente por
diente», que ya era una manera primitiva de limitar
el mal de la venganza), sino en la justicia, la
misericordia, la solidaridad, enmarcados todos estos
valores en el Amor.
Con la colaboración de Servicio Bíblico Latinoamericano
Horario de Servicios
Lunes a Sábado
8:00 a.m. Misa en Ingles
Miércoles
6:30 p.m. Misa en Español
Sábado
5:00 p.m. Misa en Ingles
Domingo
8:00 y 10:00 a.m. Misa en Ingles
12:00 p.m. Misa en Español
5:00 p.m. Misa de Jóvenes
Miércoles
Exposición del Santísimo 8:30 a.m. a 6:15 p.m.
Rosario en Español 10:00 a.m.
Oración de la Divina Misericordia 3:00 p.m.
Confesiones
Miércoles de 5:30 a 6:15 p.m.
Sábado de 3:30 a 4:30 p.m.
Misa de
Jóvenes
La misa es a las 5:00 p.m.
1er y 3er domingo en español
2do y 4to domingo en Ingles
5to domingo del mes será bilingüe
ST. AMBROSE CHURCH
HOUSTON TEXAS
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
BAUTIZOS
MIERCOLES DE CENIZA
Marzo 5, 2014
De acuerdo con el uso bíblico y litúrgico que
se refleja en las mismas fórmulas actuales de
imposición de ceniza: “Arrepiéntete y cree en el
Evangelio” (Cfr. Mc 1, 15) o bien: “Acuérdate que
polvo eres y al polvo has de volver” (Gén 3,19),
convendría tener en cuenta los siguientes aspectos:
1) La ceniza es símbolo de conversión; no se trata de
hacer simples actos de mortificación, sino de lograr
un cambio radical de la existencia humana, de la
opción fundamental que da sentido a la vida, de las
actitudes. Se trata de una conversión con su doble
vertiente inseparable: vertical hacia Dios y
horizontal hacia el prójimo. 2) La ceniza es símbolo
de nuestra fragilidad y limitación humana. Ser
consciente de que un día moriremos, implica el
querer aprovechar nuestra vida para llevar a cabo el
plan de Dios, el saber descubrir la verdadera escala
de valores en nuestra existencia, el comprometernos
para crear un mundo más humano, más justo y más
cristiano. 3) La recepción de la ceniza es un acto
personal y voluntario. Esto significa el movimiento
personal de la conversión que se realiza bajo la
gracia y la misericordia de Dios. 4) La imposición
de la ceniza es también un acto eclesial. Se recibe en
una celebración comunitaria, junto con otros
miembros de la Iglesia. Es también toda la Iglesia
quien intensifica en este periodo su estado de
conversión y purificación.
St. Ambrose
Los bautizos son el domingo después de la
Misa de 12:00 p.m.
Las fechas de los bautizos son las siguientes:
16 de Marzo 2014
20 de Abril 2014
18 de Mayo 2014
15 de Junio 2014
Necesita llenar la forma de registro y entregarla
con una copia del certificado de nacimiento del
bebé. Los papás y los padrinos deben tomar las
clases para bautizos. También se le va hacer una
cita con la Hna. Barbara Tovar.
Clases para bautizos:
Las clases para bautizos son el primero y segundo
martes del mes de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. en el salón A
Las siguientes clases para bautizos son:
Marzo 4 y 11, 2014
Abril 1 y 8, 2014
Mayo 6 y 13, 2014
Junio 3 y 10, 2014
RETIROS DE ACTS
YA ESTAMOS REGISTRANDO
Los retiros de ACTS son un servicio a la Iglesia para la
promoción de la fe, la renovación moral de la vida
cristiana y sin dejar de reconocer los cambios que
afectan a cada tiempo.
Costo de Inscripción
La cuota de inscripción incluye todas las comidas,
alojamiento y transporte.
Mujeres $170.00
El retiro de mujeres será del 13 al 16 de Marzo, 2014
Para más información al respecto llame o venga a la
oficina de la parroquia para inscribirse con:
Angélica Lucio
281-653-4057
Todos están invitados
Sábado 1 de Marzo a las 6:30 p.m. en el Gimnasio
Aprende mientras te diviertes explorando lo que
se necesita para una Quinceañera Admisión $20.00
Para más información llama a Silvia Núñez al
713-686-3857
La Asociación Guadalupana Arquidiocesana les hace
una cordial invitación a hombres y mujeres a un dia
de reflexión el Sábado, 22 de Marzo en el Auditorio
aqui en la Iglesia de San Ambrosio. Las
registraciones empezaran a las 7:30 a.m., para más
información llame a Alejo Herrera al 832-640-0986 o
María Luisa Herrera al 713-682-4217
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FROM OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR
Sunday Masses, special Archdiocesan Liturgies, and other services
and celebrations. Anyone with an interest in Music or Singing is
encouraged to join one of the choirs briefly outlined below. For more
information, please contact Veronica Stevens, Music Director, at 281440-4445, or visit with her after any weekend Mass.
CHORALE, Saturday evening Mass at 5:00PM
Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445
FAMILY CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 8:00AM
Contact Robert Korst at 713-688-0046
LITURGICAL CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 10:00AM
Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445
SPANISH CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 12:00Noon
Contact Alpha Omega Cruz – 281-808-3430
CATHOLIC CRUISE TO ALASKA – COME AND
SAIL AWAY ON A 7-NIGHT Catholic Alaska Cruise with
Fr. John Ossino August 24 through August31, 2014 on Holland
American Statendam out of Vancouver, Bristish Columbia.
Prices begin at $1,778.00 for two passengers and includes all
port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350
per person. Call Doug or Eileen at 860-399—1785 for further
information. PS: Please note the price for two passengers.
The price above is the correct price – price in the bulletin of
last week was incorrect. Thank you.
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LITURGICAL NEWS
Appropriate Mass Attire:
Please know that there is appropriate dress for those attending
Mass and coming to the Lord’s table on Sundays or daily mass.
Ladies should have their shoulders and backs covered and no
plunging necklines or short shorts. Gentlemen should at least
wear nice shirts and slacks. If you are serving as a Liturgical
Minister: Usher, Hospitality, Eucharist, or an Altar Servers, you
are asked not to wear flip-flops, tennis shoes, shorts and please
no jean or sweatpants. We appreciate your cooperation.
Also, please refrain from bringing FOOD AND DRINKS
INTO THE CHURCH, such as, Cheerios, Raisins, candy, gum,
drinks, etc., out of respect to our prayerful environment. In
order to keep our church clean, beautiful and inviting for all
those who come for mass, it is necessary that we all do our part!
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY – There are bags of
material to be made into Prayer Blankets in the church office.
The material has been matched. It needs to be washed, cut, and
stitched. If you can help, please call Sr. Charline at 713-6822242 or stop by the office and pick up a package.
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