Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time The Catechism of the Catholic
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time The Catechism of the Catholic
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SPRING, TEXAS Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The Eucharist is the ‘source and summit of the Christian life...’ In brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith: Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking” (#’s 1324, 1327). I hope that as you prepare to come to and are actually at Mass, you are aware of the immense gift that the holy Eucharist is to us from God our Father through His Son Jesus. We should all reflect on the readings of the Mass BEFORE we arrive at church. If you have children, your entire family should sit down together and read through these readings and discuss what these readings mean depending on the ability of each member. In this way, you will have begun your spiritual preparation and your mind and heart will be more open and ready to receive the word of God at Mass. There are several ways to obtain the daily readings. Including from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, www.usccb.org. There are publications that are out that offer the daily readings. And, of course, we publish the daily readings in our weekly bulletin. As the Liturgy of the Word is finished (with the Prayers of the Faithful) we begin the Liturgy of the Eucharist. As the collection baskets are passed around, we are reminded that the Lord asks us to give back to His Church a minimum of 10% of what He has gifted to us through our time, our abilities and, yes, from our treasure. The baskets represent the gratitude of the faithful people of God and as the gifts of bread and wine are processed down the center isle, they carry with them the prayers, petitions and desires of all gathered. When the priest/presider and/or deacon receive these gifts, they receive all that is intended. As the gifts are placed on the altar, the bread and wine and all of the unspoken prayers and needs of the people of God are offered up to the majesty of the Lord. Our Church teaches us that every time we participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass, we are participating in the one and only Last Supper with Jesus Christ. It is not a symbol of, but rather is the Last Supper and the priest is Christ offering the eternal sacrifice of reconciliation. In the words of the Eucharistic Prayer and certainly in the words of consecration, the priest stands in persona Christi, in the person of Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit the elements of bread and wine are changed (from the inside out) into the Body and Blood of Christ. Our doctrine calls this, transubstantiation. When we come forward for holy Communion, the bishops of the United States teach that the proper stance for receiving holy Communion is standing and in procession, as if on pilgrimage to the eternal Jerusalem and final destination of all Christians. When the Eucharistic Minister says either, “The Body of Christ” or “The Blood of Christ,” our proper response is, “Amen” meaning, “I believe.” Finally, I wish to encourage your attendance for ALL of the Mass, from the beginning of the first hymn until the end of the last. We are attending the banquet of the Lord, not going through a drive through line at a restaurant. If we cannot be civil and courteous to one another in the parking lot after Mass, then for what have we just come and done? Likewise, we should be eager to spend time with the Lord and our sisters and brothers, not rushing to get in an out. Christ the Good Shepherd come to our aid. Fr. James Burkart, Pastor [email protected] 1 JUNE JUNE 14, 14, 2015 2015 2015 14 de JUNIO del 2015 Undécimo domingo de tiempo Ordinario El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica afirma que "La Eucaristía es la "fuente y cumbre de la vida cristiana..." En resumen, la Eucaristía es el compendio y la suma de nuestra fe: Nuestra forma de pensar está en sintonía a la Eucaristía y, a su vez la Eucaristía confirma nuestra manera de pensar" (del # 1324, 1327). Espero que en proceso de su preparación para venir y estar presente en la Misa, sean conscientes del inmenso regalo que la Santa Eucaristía para nosotros de Nuestro Padre Dios. Todos debemos reflexionar sobre las lecturas de la Misa antes de llegar a la iglesia. Si usted tiene niños, toda la familia debe sentarse y leer juntos, reflexionar las lecturas y discutir lo que significan estas lecturas en función de la capacidad de cada uno de sus miembros. De esta manera, usted habrá comenzado la preparación espiritual, con la mente y el corazón estará más abierto y listo para recibir la palabra de Dios en la Misa. Hay varias formas de obtener las lecturas diarias. Incluso desde la página web www.usccb.org. De la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, hay publicaciones que están disponibles que ofrecen las lecturas diarias; y por supuesto publicamos las lecturas diarias en nuestro boletín semanal. Cuando la Liturgia de la Palabra termina (con la oración de los fieles) comenzamos la Liturgia de la Eucaristía. Cuando se van pasando las canastas de la colecta, nos recuerda que el Señor nos pide devolvamos a Su iglesia un mínimo del 10% del cual El nos ha bendecido a todos nosotros ya sea con tiempo, nuestras habilidades y, sí, también de nuestro tesoro. Las canastas representan la gratitud del pueblo fiel a Dios y mientras la ofrenda del pan y el vino procesan por el centro hacia el altar, llevan con ellos los rezos, peticiones y deseos de todos los aquí reunidos. Cuando el sacerdote/ y/ o el diácono reciben estos regalos, reciben todo esas peticiones. Cuando los regalos son colocados en el altar, el pan y vino y todas nuestras suplicas, necesidades personales del pueblo de Dios son ofrecidos ante la majestad del Señor. Nuestra Iglesia nos enseña que cada vez que participamos en el santo sacrificio de la Misa, estamos participando en la incomparable Ultima Cena con Jesucristo. No es un símbolo solamente, sino más bien es la última cena y el sacerdote es Cristo ofreciendo el sacrificio eterno de la reconciliación. En las palabras de la Oración Eucarística y, desde luego, en las palabras de la consagración, el sacerdote in persona Christi, en la persona de Cristo. A través del poder del Espíritu Santo los elementos del pan y el vino han cambiado (por dentro y por fuera) en el Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo. Nuestra doctrina llama a esto, la transubstanciación. Cuando nos acercamos a recibir la Sagrada Comunión, los obispos de los Estados Unidos enseñan que la postura apropiada para recibir la Sagrada Comunión es de pie y en procesión, como en peregrinación hacia Jerusalén nuestro eterno y final destino de todos los cristianos. Cuando el Ministro Eucarístico dice, “El Cuerpo de Cristo” o “La Sangre de Cristo”, nuestra respuesta apropiada es, “Amén” significa, “Creo”. Por último, quiero animar su asistencia a toda la Misa, desde el principio del primer y último canto. Estamos asistiendo al banquete del Señor, no vamos en la línea de un restaurante de comida rápida. ¿Si no podemos ser civiles y corteses unos con otros en el estacionamiento después de la Misa?, ¿entonces para qué hemos venido y hecho? Asimismo, debemos estar dispuestos a pasar tiempo con el Señor así también con nuestros hermanos y hermanas; no apresurarse en entrar y salir tan pronto como pueda. Cristo el buen pastor, ven en nuestra ayuda, Padre James Burkart, Pastor [email protected] 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 11° DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Join Us In The Large Hall For Sweet Treats And Fellowship Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community 18511 Klein Church Road / Spring, Texas 77379 / 281-376-6831 www.cgsccdogh.org Archdiocese of Galveston—Houston Welcome to Our Parish family! ¡Bienvenido a nuestra familia parroquial! Please pick up a registration form in the Narthex or brochure rack at the Front Desk, fill it out and receive your Welcome Packet from the receptionist. Por favor recoja un formulario de inscripción en el Nártex o estante del folletos en la Recepción, llénelo y reciba su Paquete Bienvenida del recepcionista. Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings Intenciones de la misa & Lecturas de la Escritura *visiting Priest Mon/Lun, June 15 Fr. Jones 12 Noon David C. Kar † 2 Cor 6:1-10 | Ps 98:1-4 | Mt 5:38-42 2 Cor 8:1-9 | Ps 146:2, 5-6, 6-7, 8-9 | Mt 5:43-48 7:00 am Maria De La Luz Jordan † Wed/Mie, June 17 9:00 am Tyler Chase Bohrmann 2 Cor 9:6-11 | Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 9 | Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thur/Jue, June 18 7:00 pm Pastora T. Carijutan † 2 Cor 11:1-11 | Ps 1-2, 3-4, 7-8 | Mt 6:7-15 Fri/Vie, June 19 9:00 am Mim McGrogan † 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 | Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 | Mt 6:19-23 8:30 am 5:30 pm George E. Bongain † Robert † / William † 2 Cor 12:1-10 | Ps 34:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 | Mt 6:24-34 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm Charles A. Dickens † Tom Stolle † Regis Ferrere † People of the Parish Jose Moya † Jb 38:1, 8-11 | Ps 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31 | 2 Cor 5:14-17 | Mt 4:35-41 Tues/Mar, June 16 Sat/Sab, June 20 Fr. Jones Fr. Jones Sun/Dom, June 21 En Español Fr. Jones Fr. Jones Please note: If a priest is not available for Weekday Mass we will have Liturgy of the Word (without communion) or Liturgy of the Hours (without communion). Please continue to come and pray together. Doris Pearse Jim Cox Together, let us pray for the needs of our brothers and sisters, for those in the military, and those we hold in our hearts. Juntos, oremos por las necesidades de nuestros hermanos y hermanas, para los militares y los que guardamos en nuestro corazón. Frank O’Neill, Jr., James Morton, Elaine Hintzel, Elaine and David Clopton, Paula Delaney, Alexander Cadena, Donna Grady, Ruth Macias, Samantha Rangel, Amy Smith, Shane Smith, Kennedy Law, David Wagner, Natalie Pate, Jay Ballard, Joe Johnson, Lucille Isam, Elvis Ray Isam, Clarence Bronger, Kim Warwick, Michael J. Soroka, Peter Mulholland, Dorothy Martinez, Patty White, Bob & Kathie Binkle, Fr. John Upton. Jesus & Maria Lopez Miguel & Juana Rendon Felipe & Juana Urrea Jesus & Yesenia De Paz Flores Jon & Jennifer DeJong Ryan & Ashley DeLuna Catherin Castillo Thomas & Jennifer Padilla Oscar & Ericka Rivera George & Sherry Bourgeois, Jr. Hernan & Brenda Piz Alberto Asconcio Azucena Yaneth John & Julieta Young Julia Johnson Matthew & Blanca Richardson The best way to ensure our parish receives the support needed for our operating expenses and ministries during the busy summer months is eGiving through Faith Direct! Enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net, our church code is TX665. Thank you for your continued support! CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SPRING, TEXAS Hello my name is Gloria Scoyola and I am the new RCIA Director. Are you interested in the Catholic Faith? Are you an adult who has never been baptized? Or do you have a child older than the age of 7 who has never been baptized? I would love to talk to you about the Catholic faith and the sacraments of the Church. The informal inquiry sessions for adults begin on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC Bride’s Room. These sessions are also for adults baptized in another Christian denomination who are now interested in the Catholic Faith. Please call me for an appointment 281-376-6831 or drop by on July 6. I look forward to meeting you! [email protected] In Fall, 2015, a six-week session of small faith-sharing groups that meet in homes and other locations throughout the parish. “ARISE Together in Christ” is a parish centered process of evangelization and spiritual renewal that enables people to develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow in Community, and reach out in service to others.” “Take heart; ARISE; He is calling you!” Mk 10:49 JUNE 14, 2015 14 de JUNIO 2015 El RICA es el proceso por el cual los adultos, mayores de 18 años, que tienen interés en ser Católicos entran en nuestra fe. Si nunca recibiste el bautizo o si fuiste bautizado en otra fe cristiana, por favor llámame para platicar del proceso que necesitas para recibir los sacramentos de la Iglesia Católica. Este proceso es también para los adultos que fueron bautizados Católicos pero que nunca fueron a la doctrina y que no han cumplido con los sacramentos de la Primera Comunión y la Confirmación. Comuníquese con Gloria Scoyola en al 281-376-6831 [email protected] Dios mediante, el proceso se llevará a cabo durante el otoño de este año 2015. La duración es de seis semanas donde formaremos grupos pequeños que se reunirán en ciertos hogares y locales dentro de la parroquia. “LEVANTATE, Unidos en Cristo” es un proceso de evangelización y renovación espiritual que capacita cada uno para desarrollar una relación más cercana con Cristo, para el crecimiento de la comunidad y del servicio a los demás. “¡Vamos, Levántate; que te está llamando!” Mk 10:49 Respect Life Update The heart of the our ministry is based on the encyclical of Saint Pope John Paul II. In his “Gospel of Life” Pope John Paul quotes the following from the Second Vatican Council. Whatever is opposed to Life itself such as any type of murder, genocide, abortion , euthanasia or willful self-destruction, whatever violates the integrity of the human persons such as mutilation, torments inflicted on body or mind, attempts to coerce the will itself; whatever insults human dignity such as subhuman living conditions, arbitrary imprisonment , deportation, slavery, prostitution, the selling or women and children as disgraceful working conditions where people are treated as mere instruments of greed rather than free and responsible persons; all these things and others like them are infamies indeed. They poison human society and they do more harm to those who practice them than to those who suffer from their injury. Moreover, they are a supreme dishonor to the Creator. EV#3 Next: Death came into the World. Attention: MARRIED COUPLES CGS parish is forming a team of married couples to implement the exciting new marriage preparation program, FULLY ENGAGED. Will you share the joys and realities of marriage with those wishing to enter into Holy Matrimony? FULLY ENGAGED takes place in a group setting that will emphasize the importance of the sacrament and faith community in the new couples’ lives. Married Couples interested in this ministry are asked to call Gloria Scoyola @281-376-6831 ext 320 or email [email protected] Atención: PAREJAS CASADAS Nuestra parroquia está formando un equipo de parejas para el desarrollo de un nuevo programa para preparación matrimonial. Les invitamos a compartir las alegrías y las realidades de la vida conyugal con personas que desean celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio. Esta preparación se llevará a cabo en grupos pequeños y pondrá énfasis en el sacramento tanto como en la importancia que tiene la comunidad de fe en la vida de las nuevas parejas. Parejas interesadas en servir en este ministerio favor de llamar a Gloria Scoyola @ 281-376-6831 ext 320 o escribir a su correo electrónico [email protected] 3 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ACTS stands for: Adoration—the call by, acceptance of, and response to God. Community—the love and caring of each other. Theology—the study of God through scripture and the Catholic faith. Service—to God and His people. 11° DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO What can I gain from this retreat? Renew yourself spiritually and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. Unburden yourself from the past and grow closer to God. Meet other women beginning a spiritual journey, or who are already on one. Build new lasting friendships with members of your parish and faith community. Find out more about the ACTS Retreat by going to the local website at www.actshouston.org ACTS is a very Spirit-filled retreat & we would like everyone who has not been on an ACTS Retreat to consider signing up. Contact Tom Thibodeau at 281-831-2252 OR [email protected] for info & to sign up For more information please contact Linda Diaz at (214) 354-7199 OR [email protected] Social Ministry: Service opportunity for families and youth. Our church has adopted a mile on Spring Cypress between Stuebner Airline and Champion Forest. We are scheduling a clean-up for this mile on July 18th. We need to have release of Liability for Adults, Parents Consent and Release of Liability for Minor Child forms signed and submitted to the County before we clean the mile. If you are interested in helping on this service opportunity please contact Jan Papciak in the social ministry office no later than July 9th. Join us in this wonderful opportunity to help care and protect our planet. Jan can be reached by email at [email protected] or calling the office. "The Old Testament Comes Alive! Jesus' Roots" July Session: we currently have a waiting list. Help us open more spaces and end our waiting list, we are still in need of catechist and co-catechist. Please call Mrs Lara at 281-376 -6831 X 316 or [email protected] if you can teach! "¡El Antiguo Testamento Cobra Vida! Las Raíces de Jesús" Sesión en Julio: en estos momentos solo tenemos lista de espera. Ayúdenos a abrir mas espacios y terminar con la lista de espera, aun estamos necesitando catequistas y co-catequistas. Por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Lara al 281-376-6831 X 316 o [email protected] si usted puede enseñar en idioma inglés! Junior High Youth Group Grupo de Jóvenes Adolescentes Calling all incoming 6th graders to join, BE LIGHT, the Jr. High Youth Group. We meet every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. It’s Free! Come join us for games, fellowship, prayer, music & snacks. High School Youth Group Wednesday Evening June 17th. 12th Annual Vocations Benefit Dinner & Auction Your generous donations will support Archdiocese Vocations Programs Saturday, July 11 at St. Ignatius Loyola, following 5:15pm Mass celebrated by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Gathering and silent auction beginning at 6:30 pm, in the new Gonzaga Center on the St. Ignatius Loyola campus followed by dinner at 7 pm. Live auction will follow keynote speaker Gus Lloyd, of “Seize the Day” on the Sirius Radio Catholic Chanel. Tickets are $50.00/person. This will be a night to remember and seating is extremely limited. To purchase tickets email: [email protected] or stop by the St. Ignatius Loyola office at 7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX, 77379. CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SPRING, TEXAS JUNE 14, 2015 14 de JUNIO 2015 THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA Sun / Dom, June 14 Community Sunday RCIA Preparacion para Quinceaneras Grupo “El Rebaño” Summer Faith Formation Set Up High School/College Musicians Mon / Lun, June 15 Summer Faith Formation El Pan de Vida Grupo de Sanacion Ensayo del Coro del Grupo de Oracion Tues / Mar, June 16 Summer Faith Formation Handbell Choir Practice Women’s ACTS Retreat Gathering Of Liturgical Ministers-Lectors Boy Scout Troop 1550 GriefShare Reunion de Servidores del Grupo de Oracion Infant Baptism Reg/Orient-English Wed / Mie, June 17 Summer Faith Formation Finance Council Gathering Of Liturgical Ministers EMHC-Spanish High School Youth Night “Da Vine” The Earthen Vessels Prayer Group Choir Practice Thur/Jue, June 18 Summer Faith Formation The Great 80’s K of C Business Meeting Jr. High Youth Group “Be Light” Nuestra Fe Catolica Gathering Of Liturgical Ministers Hosp.-Spanish Grupo de Oración “El Rebaño” Practica del Coro Gathering of Liturgical Ministers Lectors 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7: 00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Devocion a la Santisima Sangre de Nuestro 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Fri / Vie, June 19 Summer Faith Formation Encuentro Matrimoniales “Pequena Comunidad” 9:30 a.m 7:00 p.m. Señor Jesucristo Sat / Sab, June 20 Lay Carmelites of Devine Mercy Infant Baptism Celebration-Spanish TOV Knights of Columbus Officer Installation 55 Plus Game Night Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Rosary Sun / Dom, June 21 RCIA Preparacion para Quinceaneras Summer Faith Formation Set Up High School/College Musicians 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. For the weekend of / Para el fin de semana June 6 & 7 Corpus Christi/St. Mary’s Seminary $ 28,669. FaithDirect—Parish eGiving / eGiving de la parroquia Number of Participants / Número de participantes 194 Sign up today for Regular Enrollment! ¡Inscribase en línea hoy! www.faithdirect.net CGS code is TX665 Diocesan Services Fund / Fondos de Servicios Diocesanos 2015 Parish Goal / 2015 Meta Parroquia $243,000. Pledged to date / Comprometidos hasta fecha $229,385. Total Amount Paid / Cantidad Total Pagada $185,237. Amount still owed / Cantidad total que se debe $ 57,763. Number of Participants / Número de participantes 444 Thank you for your continued support and generosity! ¡Gracias por su apoyo y generosidad! Infant Baptism/Bautizo de Infantes Registration/Information in English is held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Inscripciones y Junta de orientación para bautizos, son el Segundo sábado del mes a las 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Marriage/Sacramento de Matrimonio Couples wishing to prepare and/or marry here must attend a Marriage Orientation held the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm. Hable con el Diacono Alberto Patetta por lo menos seis meses antes de la boda para arreglar la preparación pre-matrimonial. 2015 Catholic Women’s Retreats June 26-28 4pm Friday through 2pm Sunday $200/person or $185/Senior rate Register www.passionist.org/holyname “Fortnight for Freedom” is a 14 day period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom, initiated by the Catholic bishops of the United States from June 21 - July 4. The bishops called for this period prayer, education and action in a statement titled Our First, Most Cherished Liberty. This statement written by the bishops’ ad hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, outlined the bishops’ concerns over threats to religious freedom both at home and abroad. You can learn more about the Fortnight for Freedom online at www.fortnight4freedom.org Additional information and prayers for Fortnight for Freedom are available in the Social Ministry office. Two million couples have found answers on a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Register early to secure your place. The next scheduled weekend is June 19-21, 2015 Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call (713) 482-1791. 5