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
Second Sunday of Lent
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
PARISH PHONE NUMBERS:
School Office…………..713-668-5327
Parish Fax……………...713-661-4645
Hispanic Ministry ……. 713-668-8681
Email: [email protected]
March 4, 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 Lent
March 4, 2012
“ If God is for us, who can be
against us?”
- Romans 8:31b
HISTORY OF SALVATION
The first reading today continues the “history of salvation” narrative that we hear throughout Lent this year. Today’s story was
among the best-loved in the Jewish tradition (surely Joseph told the story to young Jesus as he formed him in the ways of their
faith); the early fathers of the Church were very fond of it as a means of explaining the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. The overall
tone of the first reading, psalm, and second reading seems a little incongruous with the dazzling Gospel, until we remember that the
Transfiguration was placed as the Gospel for this Sunday precisely to remind us of the glory that awaits those who live faithfully and
obediently to the will of God. In the life of Jesus, it is a preview of the glory of his resurrection; for us it is a glimpse of the destiny
of those who continue, as we heard in last week’s Gospel, to repent and believe in the Good News.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
In Lent, the RCIA participants move into the final period of
preparation for receiving the sacraments. During this time,
God pours purifying and enlightening graces upon them
through the spiritual preparation they receive in RCIA sessions,
the special Rites that mark each of the Sundays in Lent and the
prayers offered for them by the faithful. The Rites are inserted
in the Liturgy at the 10 am Mass. On the 2nd Sunday of Lent
the Church provides a Penitential Rite for the baptized Christians seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. This
Rite helps the candidate prepare for the healing sacrament of
Reconciliation. It calls the candidate to a deeper repentance
and total abandonment to the mercy of God the Father who
sent his son to die for our sins. Our prayer for the candidates,
and for ourselves, is that Jesus will transfigure our lives with
his redeeming grace bringing us to conversion - a genuine desire to be holy as he is holy.
“GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST . . .”
2012 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
God bless each of you who have so generously responded
in support of the 2012 Diocesan Services Fund. If you have
heard Christ’s call and have not yet responded, please do so
today. To give online, please visit archgh.org/dsf/Donate. Help
us attain our parish goal of $65,000.00!
Guidelines For Lenten Observance
Good Friday - is day of fast and abstinence.
Fridays during Lent - are days of abstinence.
Fasting - binds all persons who have completed their 18th
birthday through those who have completed their 59th year,
unless prevented by poor health. On 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.
Abstinence - binds all persons who have completed their 14th
birthday, unless prevented by poor health. 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.
LIGUORIAN A CATHOLIC MAGAZINE
Fr. Frank Kriski, C.Ss.R. will be here at Holy Ghost with a
special presentation about a Liguorian magazine at each Mass
this weekend, and subscription envelopes will be distributed.
Catholic reading is important for people of all ages. It provides
guidance, answers, education and inspiration. We highly recommend Liguorian magazine and hope that you will subscribe.
Please do not hesitate to call Fr. Kriski at 636-223-1538. You
may also e-mail him at [email protected].
HOLY GHOST CHURCH
Spiritual Renewal Series
You are invited to a presentation of:
Fr. Byron Miller, C.Ss.R.
Monday, March 5th, 2012
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M
Holy Ghost Hall
With the theme:
“Redemptorist Saints - Miracles Happen”
LENTEN SCHEDULE
Weekday Masses - Monday - Friday 8:10 am & 12:10 pm
Anointing of the Sick - Wednesday
March 28th at 8:10 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Wednesday, March 28 at
7:30 pm. There will be priests available to hear confessions in
English & Spanish. Confessions will also be heard after the
8:10 am weekday Masses and 3:30 - 4:30 pm on Saturday.
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction - Every Friday after morning Mass until 6:00 pm.
Way of the Cross- Fridays during Lent - 6:00 pm (English)
7:30 pm (Spanish) following the 7:00 pm Mass.
If you would like to come during the day, you may pick up a
pamphlet from the rectory office and say the Way of the Cross
in the church or in the park.
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MASS
INTENTIONS
FOR THE
WEEK
Sunday, March 4
7:00 - For the People
8:15 - Cesar Zúniga
10:00 - Carl Poling+
11:30 - Cita Ann Little+
1:30- María del Carmen
Euceda+
5:00 - Francisco Cordero+ &
Juan Pablo II+
Monday, March 5
8:10 - Coy Dunlap+ Claus &
Alma Becker+
12:10 - Norman Black Family
7:00 - María del Carmen
Euceda+
Tuesday, March 6
8:10 - Harland Hundley+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:30 - Delfino Vargas+
Wednesday, March 7
8:10 - Celso Ruiz+
12:10 - Mary Caruso+
7:00 - María Aura Jiménez+
Thursday, March 8
8:10 - Luis Pagan+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:00 - Angel Gabriel Huerta+
Friday, March 9
8:10 - Petronila Arias+
12:10 - Special Intention
7:00 - María Faustina
Hernandez+
Saturday, March 10
8:10 - Deceased members of
J. L. Langan Family.
5:00 - Margaret Knopp+
Sunday, March 11
7:00 - For the People
8:15 - Leocadio Pérez+
10:00 - David Alvarez
11:30 - Rev Rubert Kealy+
1:30 - Florencio Cerna
5:00 - Socorro Castellanos
Guerrero+
Saturday March 17, 2012, 8:30am - 3:30pm
“THE HOLY SPIRIT MOVES US”
Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.Ss.R. is excited to
be able to share the Holy Spirit with you at
this one day event. This will be a great way to
celebrate St Patrick’s Day and continue your prayerful journey
thru Lent. The Women’s Prayer Group is also praying for you.
Don’t forget to sign up for the Retreat. We need a head count
for lunch. To register you may also call Diana Bielamowicz at
713-668-9968 or Yolanda Morris at 713-772-2097. “If we live
in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25)
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL
FRIDAY LENTEN FISH FRY
All are invited to Holy Ghost School’s
annual Friday Lenten Fish Fry from 5:00 to
7:00 pm in the Community Center. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time - adult $6.00 - children
$5.00 in the school or rectory office. Each ticket will be $1.00
more if purchased at the door. A drink and a dessert will come
with the meal. Looking forward to seeing you there.
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL NEWS
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY: Efren & Cecilia
Batungbacal, parents of Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.Ss.R.;
Marlene Barrizkman, sister of Malinda Cully; 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; Jo
Scalise, wife of James; Vivian Shaikh; Helen Yawn, mother
of Diane Yezak; Mark Yezak, son of Diane & Gene Yezak,
and, all those who are sick and homebound.
THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, ESPECIALLY:
Scott Eidt, brother-in-law of Gertrude Ryan; Jacqueline
Shaikh.
TREASURED FRIENDS
Come join the ladies and gentlemen who enjoy playing bridge,
Scrabble, dominoes, etc. The next get-together will be Thursday, March 8th at 10:00 am in the Adult Education Room.
Hope to see you there.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As of 02/28/12
Church Construction/Parking Lot
Capital Campaign Income
New Balance
HOLY GHOST ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT
$1,100,000.00
$ 811,921.61
$ 288,078.39
2012-2013 REGISTRATION - Holy Ghost School is now
accepting new students for the 2012-2013 school year. It is
important if you want tuition assistance to do this now. Tuition
assistance will not be offered after March 30 for the next
school year. It is my hope that we can continue to grow the
school here at Holy Ghost. Catholic schools offer a lot to a
person’s growth and I strongly recommend our school. We
have so many children in our parish that can really be helped
by our school. Please enroll now.
We want to thank all those who offered contributions for the
Steps for Students run. Unfortunately, the race was cancelled
due to the weather. Your contributions will be used wisely.
Fr. Steve Benden, C.Ss.R.
CATCH THE SPIRIT AUCTION DINNER - Our annual
Auction Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 24th here
in the Community Center. Please reserve this date on your
calendar now.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31
Friday:
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday:
Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19; 1 Cor 1:2225; Jn 2:13-25 Alternate readings (Year A):
Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15,
19b-26, 39a,40-42]
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Segundo Domingo de
Cuaresma
4 de Marzo, 2012
“Si Dios está a nuestro favor,
quién estará en contra nuestra”
- Romanos 8:31b
HISTORIA DE LA SALVACIÓN
La primera lectura de hoy continúa la “historia de la salvación”, un relato que oímos a lo largo de la Cuaresma de este año. El relato
de hoy era uno de los más queridos en la tradición judía (seguramente José se lo contó al joven Jesús cuando le enseñaba los
caminos de la fe); a los primeros padres de la Iglesia les gustaba usarlo para explicar el sacrificio de Cristo en la cruz. El tono general de la primera lectura, del salmo y la segunda lectura me parece un poco fuera de lugar frente al Evangelio deslumbrante, hasta
que recordamos que la Transfiguración se incluyó como el Evangelio de este domingo, precisamente para recordarnos la gloria que
les espera a aquellos que son fieles y obedientes a la voluntad de Dios. En la vida de Jesús, es un anticipo de la gloria de su resurrección, para nosotros es una visión del destino de aquellos que continúan, como hemos escuchado en el Evangelio de la semana
pasada, arrepintiéndose y creyendo en la Buena Nueva.
HORARIO DE CUARESMA
Misas - Lunes a Viernes 7:00 pm
Unción de los Enfermos
- Jueves 29 de Marzo a las
7:00 pm.
Confesiones - Miércoles 28 de Marzo a las 7:30 pm.
Adoración Eucarística y Bendición - Todos
los Viernes de las 9:00 hasta las 6:00 pm.
Vía Crucis
- Viernes de cuaresma - 7:30 pm después de la
misa de las 7:00 pm.
Si usted desea hacer el vía crucis individual durante la semana,
puede recoger una hoja con las estaciones en la oficina.
“VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO”
FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2012
Dios bendiga a cada uno de ustedes quienes generosamente han
contribuido al sostenimiento del Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos. Si usted ha escuchado el llamado de Dios y, aún no ha
respondido, por favor, hágalo hoy. Para donar en línea, por
favor visite arch.org/dsf/Donate. Ayúdenos a obtener nuestra
meta parroquial de $65,000.00.
GRUPO DE APOYO PARA
PAREJAS JOVENES
Las reuniones son los sábados de 7:00 - 9:00 pm es una reunión
donde se habla de ti y de tu pareja y tus hijos. Si deseas más
información favor de llamar a Domingo y María Pérez al 281642-6164 .
GRUPOS DE JOVENES
El Grupo de Jóvenes Aprendiendo a Vivir les invita a su reunión los domingos después de la Misa de 1:30 pm. Jóven,
Señorita, te esperamos; que no te digan que no te cuenten,
porque te mienten. Ven y verás.
Informe de la Construcción en la Iglesia
Construcción iglesia/parqueo
Dinero de la Campaña Capital
Dinero que se debe
$1,100,000.00
-$ 811,921.61
$ 288,078.39
GUIA PARA LA CUARESMA
Viernes Santo - Es día de ayuno y abstinencia.
Viernes de Cuaresma - Son días de abstinencia.
Ayuno - Es para personas que han cumplido 18 años hasta los
que han cumplido 59 años, a menos que tengan condiciones de
salud. En días de ayuno, una comida completa es permitida. Y
dos comidas pequeñas que le permitan mantener sus fuerzas
pueden hacerse de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada persona.
Comer entre comidas no es permitido, pero si tomar líquidos.
Abstinencia - Es para todas las personas que han cumplido
14 años, a menos que tengan problemas de salud. En días de
abstinencia no es permitido comer carne. Durante los Viernes
de Cuaresma no se debe comer carne, pero si lo hace no es un
pecado.
MISA EN MEMORIA DE MONSEÑOR ROMERO
Les invitamos a una misa en commemoración de los 32 años
del fallecimiento de Monseñor Oscar Arnulfo Romero. Será el
Domingo 25 de Marzo a las 5:00 pm aquí en Holy Ghost.
GRUPO DE ORACION
Hay Misas en Español de Lunes a Viernes a las 7:00 de la
noche para todos los que gusten venir y después de Misa de
Lunes y Miércoles hay cantos de alabanza/oración y el miércoles hay también Novena a Ntra. Sra. Del Perpetuo Socorro.
El grupo de oración se reúne en el gimnasio los Lunes y Miércoles.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Dn 9:4b-10; Lc 6:36-38
Martes:
Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12
Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28
Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Lc 16:19-31
Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Sábado: Miq 7:14-15, 18-20; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32
Domingo: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17; Sal 19 (18);
1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Lecturas alternativas (Año A): Ex
17:3-7; Sal 95 (94); Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b26,39a,40-42]
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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