Dear Parishioners, How often do we ever meditate on the eighth

Dear Parishioners, How often do we ever meditate on the eighth

ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA CATOLICA SAN JERONIMO
HOUSTON, TEXAS
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015
DOMINGO 3 DE MAYO DEL 2015
LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR
"Never forget, young friends: The Virgin Mary is our Mother
and with her help we can remain faithful to Christ."
~ Pope Francis
Dear Parishioners,
How often do we ever meditate on the eighth
commandment? One area of life where it is hard to walk the
walk is covered by the eighth commandment: "thou shalt not
bear false witness," or “don’t lie.” This commandment refers
in the first place to truthfulness. When we use the gift of
language to deceive other people, we put ourselves on the
devil's team: he deceived Adam and Eve in the Garden of
Eden, and his lie opened the door to evil and suffering in the
world. It is hard enough for us to avoid lying, to be
committed to telling the truth when duty demands that we
speak. But the commandment also includes other, even
more uncomfortable behaviors. It forbids gossip and talebearing - in other words, talking behind peoples' backs, or
listening while others do so. It forbids detraction or
defamation - in other words, spreading news about other
people's faults, sins, or failures, or listening while others do
so. Imagine how different our popular culture would be if
even just half of our journalists followed the eighth
commandment. Imagine how different our work places and
family gatherings would be if we didn't have to worry about
what people were saying behind our backs. Words are
powerful things. They can build up community, when we use
them to speak well of others and to communicate truthfully
and positively. Or they can destroy reputations, tear apart
families, and even start wars. As followers of Christ, we
should strive to be shining examples in this area, using
words as Jesus would have us, to spread light and not
darkness, to build bridges and not walls. In a few moments
Jesus will renew his commitment to us in the sacrifice of this
Holy Mass. When he does, let's ask him to help us walk the
Catholic walk this week, so that we can experience the joy of
being mirrors of God's goodness in this confused and
darkened world.
SUNDAY, MAY 3 / DOMINGO 3 DE MAYO
8:00 am Mary Magdalene Be Tran & Ana Gam Luu †
10:00 am Stanley Januszewski†
12:00 pm Blanca Estela Acosta & Gerardo Efrain Nevarez †
2:30 pm Lourdes Toledo, Maria Aguilera, Axel Gallardo,
Maria Ines Hernandez & David Trejo†
5:00 pm Albert O’Beirne†
7:00 pm Clem Entina Soto Tovones & Cruz Yanez†
MONDAY, MAY 4 / LUNES 4 DE MAYO
8:15 am Special Intention for Kiem Nguyen’s Birthday
TUESDAY, MAY 5 / MARTES 5 DE MAYO
8:15 am Paula Perez†
8:30 pm Graciela Tavares Soto †
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 / MIERCOLES 6 DE MAYO
8:15 am Special Intention for Sigifredo Barragan
7:00 pm Poor Souls
THURSDAY, MAY 7 / JUEVES 7 DE MAYO
8:15 am Julie Lyons †
FRIDAY, MAY 8 / VIERNES 8 DE MAYO
8:15 am Virgie Patryla†
SATURDAY, MAY 9 / SÁBADO 9 DE MAYO
8:15 am Fay Jozwiak†
5:30 pm Gummelts Family †
SUNDAY, MAY 10 / DOMINGO 10 DE MAYO
8:00 am Blanca Ballestas† & Unborn Children
10:00 am Ike & Martha Wisnoski†
12:00 pm Ruby Segovia †
2:30 pm Ursula Garcia Cervantes, Serafin & Alfredo Param†
5:00 pm Neil O’Beirne†
7:00 pm Hilaria Arboleda & Magdalena Leija†
5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER - “The very stone which the
builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” (1 Peter 2:7).
Everyone is given unique gifts. Many people are able to recognize their
talents and abilities, but there are many people who are unsure of their
gifts. This may make them feel worthless. If you know someone who is
struggling for a direction in life, give them a little encouragement. Help
them discern how they might use their skills.
Fr Dan
P.S. It is May and DSF has only 737 contributors by name
(that is not anonymous in a 2nd collection), but we are not
yet 50% of our goal for the year: $116.00. We are still
$37,000.00 short in pledges for this year. If you have been
putting it off, then please step up now with your pledge.
Jesus says, “I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in
me will do the works I do…” We have an obligation to strive
to achieve this faith that will allow us to do the works and the
will of Christ. How will I grow in faith? Dear God, Lord of the
harvest, bless and guide those who preach the Gospel and
carry on the work of Christ. Give them hearts that are
generous and concerned. Send your Holy Spirit upon them,
as you did with the Apostles at Pentecost, so that your grace
of light and courage will inspire them. Strengthen them in
weakness and comfort them in trials and direct them in their
work of telling others of the love of Jesus. Open the hearts of
SAY YES!! Please put $5. more per week in the collection or if
you just can’t, at least $1. HELP YOUR PARISH! Thank
you very much for your generosity.
the heavens to receive the message of your good news. Help
them to save souls for you. Let your love lead them and heal the
hearts of those they help. Let the joy of Jesus be with them and
with your people whom they serve. O God, may your kingdom
come, when all will acknowledge you and humbly love you and
serve you by following your Son. Amen. (Fr. Rawley Myers)
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
QUINTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
CARTA DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO
DI QUE SI! POR FAVOR DONA $1. MÁS POR SEMANA.
¡DONA $5 SI PUEDES! TU IGLESIA SAN JERÓNIMO
NECESITA DE TU AYUDA. ¡DI QUE SI!
¡MUCHAS GRACIAS!
Queridos parroquianos,
Con qué frecuencia meditamos alguna vez en el octavo
mandamiento? En un área de la vida donde es difícil caminar
por el camino que está cubierto por el octavo mandamiento:
"No levantarás falso testimonio," o "no mentiras ". Este
mandamiento se refiere en primer lugar a la veracidad.
Cuando usamos el don de la lengua para engañar a los
demás, nos ponemos en el equipo del diablo: que engañó a
Adán y Eva en el jardín del Edén y su mentira abrió la puerta
al mal y el sufrimiento en el mundo. Es bastante difícil para
nosotros evitar de no mentir, estar comprometido con la
verdad cuando exige que hablamos. Pero el mandamiento
también incluye otros comportamientos aún más
incómodos. Prohíbe chismes y en otras palabras, cuando
hablamos a espaldas de las personas, o escuchar lo que
otras personas dicen. Prohíbe distracción o difamación - en
otras palabras, difundir noticias sobre faltas, pecados o
fracasos de otras personas, o escuchar mientras que los
otros lo hagan. Imagínate cuán diferente sería nuestra
cultura popular si sólo la mitad de nuestros periodistas
siguen el octavo mandamiento. Imagínate que diferente
seria los lugares de nuestro trabajo y las reuniones
familiares si n tuviéramos que preocuparnos acerca de lo
que la gente dice a nuestras espaldas. Las palabras son
cosas poderosas. Pueden construir comunidad, cuando los
usamos para hablar bien de otros y para comunicarse con
sinceridad y positivamente. O pueden destruir reputaciones,
destrozar familias e incluso iniciar guerras. Como
seguidores de Cristo, debemos esforzarnos por ser
brillantes ejemplos en esta área, usando palabras como
Jesús nos diría, para difundir la luz y no oscuridad, para
construir puentes y no muros. En unos momentos Jesús
renovará su compromiso con nosotros en el sacrificio de
esta Santa Misa. Pidámosle que nos ayude a caminar como
católicos de
pie esta semana, para que podamos
experimentar la alegría de ser espejos de la bondad de Dios
en este mundo confuso y oscuro.
5o domingo de Pascua: “Les doy un nuevo
mandamiento: ámense los unos a los otros.
Como yo los he amado, así también deben
amarse los unos a los otros." (Juan 13:34) Jesús
nos mostró Su amor sanando a los enfermos,
dándole esperanza a aquellos que no la tenían y
últimamente muriendo en la cruz por nosotros.
Nosotros también somos llamados a mostrar amor el
uno por el otro.
UNA PERSPECTIVA FAMILIAR - En el Evangelio,
Jesús cura, alimenta, consuela y bendice a la gente que lo
sigue. Nosotros, como familia cristiana, continuamos la
misión de Jesús
ya sea cuidando
de los enfermos,
dando a los mas
necesitados de los
bienes que Dios
nos proporciona y
apoyándonos
unos a otros. Los
milagros suceden
ante nuestros ojos
diariamente.
Jesús
sigue
alimentando
multitudes, orando
por
la
paz,
consolando,
proporcionando
vestido
y
alimento,
fortaleciendo al desvalido, visitando al enfermo y al preso,
amando al pecador, etc. ¡Los milagros suceden porque tu
eres Jesús en la tierra! ¡Tu eres quien hace que el milagro
suceda! ¡No desmayes, sigue dando tu tiempo, tu
preocupación y tu amor a los hijos de Cristo en la
tierra!
Por favor. Ya Es mayo y DSF tiene sólo 737 colaboradores
con nombre (que no sea usted Donante anónimo 2nd),
segunda colecta, pero todavía no llegamos 50% de nuestra
meta para este año: $116,00. Seguimos estando cortos
$37.000,00 en compromisos para este año. Si ha estado
poniendo fuera o no a echo su promesa, entonces por favor,
haga su promesa ahora o ayúdenos a contribuir más para
llegar a la meta.
Que Dios los bendiga.
INSCRIPCION PARA NUEVOS MIEMBROS
En español, Domingo, 17 de Mayo después de
Misa de 12:00pm.
Padre Dan
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ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA CATOLICA SAN JERONIMO
HOUSTON, TEXAS
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015
DOMINGO 3 DE MAYO DEL 2015
FROM KINDER THROUGH SIXTH GRADE
TODAY Our Last day of CCE classes.
Have a blessed Summer.
Thank you to our 100 Catechists who shared
their talent and time during Sundays and
Tuesdays for an entire school year to spread
the good news and God’s love to our 1100
CCE Children.
May God bless you and your families!
Thank you to our super staff Maria Serrato
and Carmen Torres.
The Savory Flavors of Spring Branch event was a great
success this year, thanks to the restaurants, breweries and
sponsors support. Among the many festivities was a
contest for the best restaurant, voted on by the attendees.
This year, 1st place for best food
was won by HOLLISTER GRILL,
Their food is awesome! 2nd place
was won by CALIENTE, 3rd place
went to VIETNAM POBLANO
Please visit these and all of the
other wonderful restaurants and
breweries who so graciously
donated their time and talents to Savory Flavors. We will
publish the full list soon!
EARLY REGISTRATIONS 2015-2016
CCE REGISTRATIONS FOR K-6th Grade
will be on Tuesday May 05th from 6:00pm to
9:00pm. In the gym.
DEADLINE FOR
BULLETIN & MASS
ANNOUCEMENTS
Mondays, 5:00 PM
Information: Call Johana or Maria (713) 464-5029
+Remember to bring your child to Sunday Masses+
"CALLING ALL WOMEN" THE ST. JEROME’S
WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT IN ENGLISH
Will be held June 18-21, 2015. This will be a spirit filled weekend
designed to provide women an opportunity to enter into a deeper
relationship with our Lord and our community. It is open to all
women over the age of 18. Please pray and see if God is calling
you on this journey.
(From 7th through 12th Grade)
REGISTRATION FOR LIFE TEEN ON TUESDAY,
MAY 5TH FROM 6:00 TO 8 PM IN THE GYM.
NO SUPER SUNDAY FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS IN THE
MONTH OF MAY
GREAT MUSIC! COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Questions? in Spanish, Dora Guerra on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays from 6:30 to 9 pm. English, call or e-mail Ricky
[email protected] 713/468-9555
Abril 16 - Mayo 21 —
DESCUBRE EL CAMINO
MENOS RECORRIDO- 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. -This is the
Spanish version of the Discover and Women Seeking
combined, for single men and women ages 18 and older
who are discerning a vocation to priesthood and religious
life and prefer the session in Spanish. During the Year of
Consecrated Life the gatherings will be hosted at different
convents, parishes and formation houses. Gatherings are
from September through May.
MAY, MONTH OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER, VIRGIN MARY
“Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the
fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:41)
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
QUINTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
CATECISMO (de KINDER A SEXTO AÑO)
HOY nuestro último día de clases
CCE. Que tengas un bendito
verano.
Gracias a nuestros 100 Catequistas quienes
compartieron su talento y su tiempo durante
los domingos y los martes durante todo un año
escolar difundir las buenas noticias y el amor
de Dios a nuestros hijos de CCE 1100.
Que Dios bendiga a ustedes y sus familias!
Gracias a nuestro personal super Maria Serrato
y Carmen Torres.
MAYO, MES DE NUESTRA MADRE, LA
SIEMPRE VIRGEN MARIA - Madre amable de mi
vida, auxilio de los cristianos, la gracia que necesito,
pongo en tus benditas manos… Por favor recen una
Novena o el Rosario por la intercesión de la Virgen
Maria. ¡La necesitamos tanto! Gracias Virgencita por
decir: “He aquí la sierva del Señor”
INSCRIPCIONES DE CATECISMO 20152016
Martes, 5 de Mayo de 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Las
inscripciones seran en el Gimnasio
Informacion: Johana o Maria (713) 464-5029
† LA FAMILIA QUE ORA UNIDA PERMANECE UNIDA
RECUERDEN TRAER A SUS HIJOS A LA MISA DOMINICAL
¿Preguntas? Johana o Maria 713/464-5029 y 713/464-5057.
Abril 16 - Mayo 21 — DESCUBRE EL
CAMINO MENOS RECORRIDO- 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Reunión de discernimiento vocacional en español a la
vida sacerdotal y religiosa para jóvenes adultos
solteros (hombres y mujeres) de 18 a 35 años de
edad. Durante el Año de la Vida Consagrada las
reuniones se llevarán a cabo en conventos,
parroquias y casas de formación. Habrá convivencia,
comida, música, oración y temas vocacionales
presentados
por
sacerdotes,
religiosas
y
seminaristas. Registración, videos, y detalles en
www.houstonvocations.com/descubre
N BIENVENIDOS LOS JOVENES DEL GRADO
7 AL 12
NO SUPER SUNDAY PARA LA CLASE DE
CONFIRMACIÓN EN EL MES DE MAYO
VEN A LA MISA DE VIDA JUVENIL cada Domingos a las
5:00 pm. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Trae a tus amigos. Ven
a la alabanza con nosotros. ¡Excelente Música! VIDA
JUVENIL ES UN PROGRAMA QUE LLEVA A SUS HIJOS
A RECIBIR SUS SACRAMENTOS DE PRIMERA
COMUNION Y CONFIRMACION Y A APRENDER EL
EVANGELIO MIENTRAS SE DIVIERTEN Y HACEN
DEPORTE EN UN AMBIENTE DE CAMARADERIA Y
RESPETO.
¿Preguntas? Dora al 713/468-9555 de 6 a 9 pm los
Martes, Jueves y Viernes
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¿TU
HIJO YA TIENE 7 AÑOS Y NO ESTÁ
BAUTIZADO? ¿ERES MAYOR DE 18 AÑOS Y NO
HAZ SIDO BAUTIZADO NI HAZ RECIBIDO TU
PRIMERA COMUNION O TU CONFIRMACION?
Si desean ser bautizados, hacer su primera comunión y
confirmación, los invitamos a las clases de RICA (Rito de
Iniciación Cristiana Para Adultos) aquí en San
Jerónimo. Llame al 713/468-9555 y deje recado para
Maria Alvarez.
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ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA CATOLICA SAN JERONIMO
HOUSTON, TEXAS
ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK
Sunday/Domingo, May 3
8:00 am Teen ACTS – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
8:00 am English Men’s ACTS – Fr. Raye
9:00 am Blood Drive - Gym
9:30 am Adult Faith Formation – Staff Lunch Room
10:00 am Clases de Biblia – Outback
11:00 pm LifeTeen – Gym
2:30 pm Teen ACTS – Outback
6:30 pm LifeTeen – Fr. Raye
6:30 pm Theology of the Body - Outback
Monday/Lunes, May 4
6:00 pm Knights – Adult Ed
6:00 pm ACTS Spanish Women - Outback
6:30 pm Women’s ACTS Rosary – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:00 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room (Ninero)
7:00 pm Coro de grupo de oracion – Jerome Room
7:00 pm MFCC –Staff Lunch Room
Tuesday/Martes, May 5
6:00 pm ACTS Spanish Women – Jerome Room
6:00 pm CCE Registration - Gym
7:00 pm English Men’s ACTS – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:00 pm Juventad & Esperanza – Adult Ed
Wednesday/Miércoles, May 6
7:00 am School – Adult Ed
11:30 am Adult Faith Formation – Outback
7:00 pm Confirmation Class in Spanish – Outback
7:00 pm Confirmation Class in English – Large Conference Room
7:00 pm Campamentos – Soccer Fields
7:30 pm Legion of Mary – Jerome Room
Thursday/Jueves, May 7
10:00 am Senior Adults Group - Outback
6:00 pm ACTS English Women – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
6:00 pm Juventad & Esperanza – Music Room
6:30 pm 10:00 am Choir – Main Sanctuary
6:30 pm Rosary for Life – Day Chapel
7:00 pm Adult Faith Formation - Outback
7:00 pm Holy Hour for Life – Day Chapel
7:00 pm FTCM – Adult Ed
7:00 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room
Friday/Viernes, May 8
4:00 pm Knights – Fr Raye Ctr
6:00 pm ACTS Teen - Pavilion
6:00 pm Life Teen Band – Jerome Room
6:00 pm ACTS Spanish Women - The Sharon Cole ACTS House
6:00 pm School – Gym & Staff Lunch Room
6:30 pm MFCC – Adult Ed & Cry Room
6:30 pm Coro de Ninos – Day Chapel
7:00 pm Campamento – Outback
7:30 pm Coro Bilingue – Music Room
Saturday/Sabado, May 9
9:00 am CCE Education – Outback
9:00 am Knights – Fr. Raye
10:00 am Binglewood – Gym
1:30 pm Girl Scouts – Adult Ed
2:30 pm Teen ACTS - Outback
4:00 pm Tello Orto Choir – Youth Room
5:00 pm MFCC – Adult Ed
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015
DOMINGO 3 DE MAYO DEL 2015
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 3, 2015
Sunday
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22; 1Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8
Monday
Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145; Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday
Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96: Jn 15:9-11
Friday
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4;
1Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17
LAUGH LINES – The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a
Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table
was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on
the apple tray: “Take only ONE. God is watching.” Moving
further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a
large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note,
“Take all you want. God is watching the apples.” Christian Clippings
RESPECT LIFE CORNER - The Risen Christ is with us - in
the womb; on the death bed; in the fields and houses, and
beyond. The love that God calls us to offer is stronger than
death; the life we share extends more deeply and far
further than the grave. - Archbishop Durocher
OBITUARY NEWS
John Ybardo, husband of Oleta Ybardo died last month
and was buried in the church cemetery east of
Nacogdoches, Tx.
Richard Klodginski Jr., 69 son of Richard & Betty
Klodginski died in Clear Lake on April 21st.
Trinidad Acosta, mother of Nina Espitia died in
Guanajuato, Mexico on April 26th.
* Please keep these families in your prayers *
AS YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED
We have started the process of our New Activity
Center by removing the old convent building.
ROSES FOR MOTHER’S DAY - The ACTS women will be
selling roses next Sunday, on Mother’s Day,
following the 8 am, 10 am, and 12 pm
masses as a fundraiser for the upcoming
ACTS English Women’s Retreat in June.
Thank you for generosity and support.”
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
QUINTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
ESCUELA CATÓLICA SAN JERÓNIMO
Educando Mente, Corazón y Espíritu
CATHOLICISM WITH
FATHER VICTOR, All welcomed
BEGINNING MAY 7TH @ 7:30 PM IN THE OUTBACK,
10 WEEK CLASS, $25 DONATION FOR THE
WORKBOOK. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE CHURCH
OFFICE.
HAGA PLANES DE VISITAR NUESTRA ESCUELA Y TRAIGA
UN AMIGO. Nuestro enfoque está en las diferentes partes de
nuestra comunidad – parroquia, voluntarios, la nación, la
comunidad, estudiantes, futuros estudiantes y maestros.
Esperamos que nos pueda acompañar. Las escuelas primarias y
secundarias Católicas ofrecen: Tradición y excelencia
académica en una comunidad basada en una fe común + Un
equilibrado plan de estudios que incluye arte, música y educación
física + Enfasis en el desarrollo moral, de servicio a los demás y
habilidades de liderazgo + Una tasa de graduación de 99 por
ciento en escuelas secundarias católicas + Fuerte preparación y
base académica para enfrentar la educación superior + Medio
ambiente con seguridad y disciplina + Excepcionales maestros
que ayudan a los estudiantes a alcanzar su máximo potencial +
Atención individual en una comunidad solidaria +
Aprovechamiento tecnológico utilizado para mejorar la educación
La buena administración de los recursos +
¿Preguntas?l 713-468-7946 -se habla español - o visite nuestra
página http://www.stjeromecs.org o correo
ST. JEROME ACTS CORNER
UPCOMING RETREATS:
Women in Spanish – May 28-31, 2015
Women in English – June 18-21, 2015
TeenACTS – July 2-5, 2015
Men in Spanish – September 10-13, 2015
Women in Spanish – November 5-8, 2015
PLEASE SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ACTS FUNDRAISERS
Why cook when you can take home these delicious food items?
Women in Spanish – May 3 after 12 & 2:30 Masses – Chicharrones & Tacos
Women in Spanish–May 10 after 12 & 2:30 Masses – Chicharrones & Tacos
Women in English – May 10th Mother’s Day Flower Sale
Women in English – May 30th & 31st ACTS Boutique Sale
electrónico [email protected]
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