holy ghost catholic church

HOLY GHOST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
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
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
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. Theodore Dorcey,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
Rev. Len Broniak, C.Ss.R., Deaf Ministry
Brother Patrick Concidine, C.Ss.R.
Deacon: Mr. Robert Brueggerhoff
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
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Elsa Pagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463
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!
Please fill out “Parish Census Form”
¡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
PARISH PHONE NUMBERS:
School Office…………..713-668-5327
Parish Fax……………...713-661-4645
Hispanic Ministry ……. 713-668-8681
Email: [email protected]
March 31, 2013
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. 12:10 pm (English)
Saturday: 8:10 a.m. (English)
Entresemana: 7:30 p.m. Martes y 7:00 p.m. Lunes,
Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes (Spanish)
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 a 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
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the multicultural Catholic Community of Holy Ghost,
guided by the Redemptorists, are Disciples of Christ expressing our faith in Worship, Ministry, Education and Stewardship; seeking to create an atmosphere of Spiritual Growth.
DEFINICION DE NUESTRA MISION
Nosotros la multicultural Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia
Holy Ghost, guiada por los Redentoristas, discípulos de Cristo,
expresamos nuestra fe en el culto, ministerio, educación y
llamado, buscando un ambiente de crecimiento spiritual.
HEARING IMPAIRED: Tune to 98.7 FM
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Easter Sunday of the
Resurrection of the Lord
March 31, 2013
When Christ your life appears,
then you too will appear with
him in glory.
- Colossians 3:4
EASTER ENERGY
On Easter morning when the disciples saw the evidence of the Resurrection, they did not at first grasp it. John reports that “they did
not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.” We, on the other hand, have both scripture and church tradition to
teach us. Jesus Christ’s resurrection is at the core of our Christian faith. All of today’s readings tell us how compelling this event was
for the first Christians. There is great energy in all the readings. Peter preaches with authority and conviction. Paul calls for Christians to
change their lives. In the Gospel reading we see Peter and John in a footrace to reach Jesus’ tomb and see with their own eyes the evidence that they still could not understand or completely believe. How can some of this Easter energy be restored to us today? Do we let
the astonishing news of the Resurrection touch us now? Does it call us to action? To deeper faith? To conversion? What new life will be
reborn in us and our parish community this Easter morning
SPECIAL DEVOTIONS
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: Tuesdays - Adult Ed. Room 9:00 - 10:00 am
Wednesdays - Adult Ed. Room - 7:00 - 9:00p.m.
Daily Rosary after the 8:10 a.m. Mass
Please Note– Rectory Office Closed
The Rectory office will be closed Easter Monday, April 1st.
Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, April 2nd.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15
Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18
Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35
Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48
Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14
Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15
Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;
Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31
BAZAAR 2013
I got up this Easter Sunday morning very excited to welcome Jesus Christ. The Resurrected Son of God. Immediately thought of
all the blessings I had received during the past
year. And I was stunned by the over whelming quantity of blessings that came my way. One of those
blessings was the Bazaar. Now, that got me excited about our
coming Bazaar 2013. I know it will be a great event and know
that your participation and willingness to help makes it so. As
you enjoy God’s blessings this Easter don’t forget the Bazaar
this year.
Fr. Andy
WE REMEMBER YOU
We remember you, O risen Lord,
firstborn of the dead.
Your resurrection destroys the power of death
and changes tears of agony into cries of joy.
Blessed are you!
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
A Special Promise of Mercy
The soul that will go to Confession and
receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness on sins and punishment.
Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the
Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts
of mercy. . . I demand from you deeds of
mercy, which are to arise out of love for
Me. You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You must not shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve yourself from it. Thus, to fittingly observe the Feast of
Mercy, we should: 1) Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after
Easter; 2) Sincerely repent of all our sins; 3) Place our complete trust in Jesus; 4) Go to Confession, preferable before that
Sunday; 5) Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast;
6) Venerate the Image of the Divine Mercy; 7) Be merciful to
others, through our actions, words, and prayers on their behalf.
“FAITH WORKING THROUGH LOVE”
2013 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Already contributed to this year’s Diocesan Services Fund? We
thank you for your generosity and support of more than 60
ministries within our Archdiocese. Our parish goal for 2013 is
$65,000.00. Your gift is faith in action. If you have not had the
opportunity to donate to the Diocesan Services Fund this year.
please fill out a pew envelope or go visit www.archgh.org/dsf.
We all join in prayer that our faith and commitment to others
will always bear fruit in action.
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MASS
INTENTIONS
Sunday, March 31
7:00 - For the People
8:15 - Galvan Cerna Family
10.00 - Francisca Gamarra+
11:30 - Sam Chikwube+
1:30 - María Zelaya+
5:00 - Luis Esquivel+
Monday, April 1
8:10 - Ruth Lionti+
12:10 - Ruth Moore+
7:00 - Guadalupe, Carmen &
Pastor de la Rosa+
Tuesday, April 2
8:10 - Ricardo M. Castro+
12:10 - Clarence & Virginia
Dowell+
7:30 - Adrian Montes+
Wednesday, April 3
8:10 - Thomas O’Meara+
12:10 - D. Wakhu
7:00 - Gildarda Mayo+
FOR THE
WEEK
Thursday, April 4
8:10 - Living & Deceased
Bautista Alvarez Family
12:10 - E. Simon Cambell
7:00 - Giovanni Rodríguez
Friday, April 5
8:10 - Josephine Calimlim+
12:10 - Ricarda Valdez+
7:00 - Adrian Montes+
Saturday, April 6
7:00 - John Taschery+
9:30 - Joe & Josie Guerra+
Sunday, April 7
7:00 - For the People &
Trinidad Cuéllar+
8:15 - Javier Ramírez+
10:00 - Special Intention
11:30 - Special Intention
1:30 - Reynaldo Rojas+
5:00 - Jose Cano+ & Petra
Hernández+
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY: Efren & Cecilia
Batungbacal; Debra Bergen; Sandy Cline, sister of Janet
Wideman; Alexander Dao; Dottie Derden, sister of Terry
Maher; Toan Hyunhn; Gene Hall, husband of Willa; Lois
Goodman, sister of Tom Mueller; Carole Knapick, wife of
Bill; Linda Jouvanis, sister of Gracie Noonan; Jackie Kornmayer, mother of Karen Phelps; Anthony Listi, husband of
Rosemary; Able Longoria; Wanda Lopez, sister in law of
Frank and Josephine Lopez; Elida McIlquham, wife of Gary;
Patricia Maurer, wife of Bob; Tom Mueller, husband of
Carol; Getrude Mole, wife of Joseph; Mary Murk; Mary
Beth Murphy; Marck Allan Navo, brother in law of Ligaya
Ramos; Jo Scalise, wife of James; Thelma Sepulveda, sister
in law of Maria Novoa, Lino Ramos, brother of Ligaya
Ramos; Sophie Russo, sister of Mary Guarino; Merla Tuong;
Edna Wade; and, all those who are sick and homebound.
THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, ESPECIALLY:
Eileen Mumbach, mother of Joe Mumbach. Peter Joseph
Wilt, brother of Jerry .
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen
(Acts 10:34a, 37-43).
Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and
be glad (Psalm 118).
(1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts
on heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or
(2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacri-ficed;
therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8).
Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9)
HAPPY EASTER
On behalf of the parish staff and
the Redemptorists of Holy Ghost,
we wish you a blessed Easter. The
Easter celebration sums up our
faith in the reality that our participation in God’s love
cannot be destroyed neither by sin nor death. May
the risen Christ reign in your hearts, in your homes
and in our world. I pray that the new life of our
risen savior brings you joy and peace in this season.
Fr. Jaime Arrambide, C.Ss.R.
Pastor
HOLY GHOST SCHOOL NEWS
UP-COMING EVENTS
2013-2014 REGISTRATION. Holy Ghost
School is now accepting new students for the
2013-2014 school year. Families may pick up
the registration packet at any time between
7:30 am - 3:30 pm in the school office, Monday through Friday. There are openings on all grade levels
from PK3 through the grade 8th Grade. Forms for tuition assistance are also available in the school office.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
As of 03/15/13
Church Construction/Parking Lot
Capital Campaign Income
New Balance
$1,100,000.00
$ 971,996.83
$ 128,003.17
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Over the centuries, the Church has
demonstrated a wonderful ability to adopt a
culture’s favorite symbols and customs and
assign them new meaning. Easter eggs have a
very ancient pedigree: nature’s perfect package, emblem of new life, dyed and decorated
and given as gifts in ancient Egypt, Rome, China, and Persia.
Just as the long hard winter is over, the egg bursts with promise
of life and nourishment. Long ago, Christians came to see the
egg not as a symbol of spring’s rebirth, but of ours, and as a
sign of Christ’s tomb. A Polish legend says that Mary, in compassion for the soldiers at the cross, gave them eggs, but that
her tears stained their shells with brilliant color. Legends have
their origin in tales told around a hearth, but they often contain
a profound truth. The idea of Mary, the first Christian, engaged
in a merciful act of forgiveness and tenderness even in the
shadow of the cross, describes the age‑old wish that Christ
“Easter in us.”
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Domingo de Pascua:
“La Resurrección del Señor”
31 de Marzo 2013
“Cuando se manifieste Cristo,
vida de ustedes, entonces también
ustedes se manifestarán gloriosos,
justamente con él.” — Colosenses 3:4
ENERGIA PASCUAL
La mañana de Pascua, cuando los discípulos vieron la evidencia de la Resurrección, primero no entendieron. Juan reporta que “aún no
habían comprendido la Escritura, según la cual Jesús debía resucitar de entre los muertos.” Nosotros, por otro lado, tenemos tanto la
Sagrada Escritura como la Tradición de la Iglesia. La resurrección de Jesucristo es el centro de nuestra fe cristiana. Todas las lecturas
de hoy nos muestran la importancia de este acontecimiento para los primeros cristianos. Hay gran energía en todas las lecturas. Pedro predica con autoridad y convicción. Pablo urge a los cristianos que cambien su vida. En la lectura del Evangelio vemos a Pedro
y a Juan corriendo para llegar a la tumba de Jesús y ver con sus propios ojos la evidencia que todavía no pueden entender completamente. ¿Cómo podemos restaurar esa energía hoy? ¿Permitiendo que la asombrosa noticia de la resurrección nos conmueva? ¿Nos
llame a actuar? ¿A profundizar nuestra fe? ¿A una conversión? ¿Qué nueva vida renacerá en nosotros y en nuestra comunidad parroquial esta mañana de Pascua?
FELICES PASCUAS!
TOME NOTA
OFICINA CERRADA
La oficina estará cerrada el Lunes 1 de Abril. Regresaremos al horario normal de oficina el Martes 2 de
Abril a las 8:30 am.
“LA FE QUE OBRA POR MEDIO DEL AMOR”
FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2013
Dios Bendiga a cada uno de ustedes quienes han respondido
generosamente en el apoyo al Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos
2013. Si usted ha oido el llamado de Cristo y, aún no ha respondido, por favor hágalo hoy. Para hacerlo electrónicamente,
por favor visite la página web www.archgh.org/dsf. Ayúdenos
a alcanzar la meta de la parroquia de $65,000.00
DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
Una Promesa Especial de Misericordia.
Todas las almas que se confiesen y
reciban la Santa Comunión, obtendrán el perdón total de las culpas y
de las penas. El primer Domingo
después de la Pascua es la Fiesta de
la Divina Misericordia, pero también debe de ser un acto de misericordia. Las condiciones para tener
estas bendiciones son: 1) Celebrar
la Fiesta el Domingo después de la
Pascua; 2) Arrepentirnos sinceramente de nuestros pecados; 3) Confiar totalmente en Jesús; 4) Confesarse preferiblemente antes de ese Domingo; 5) Comulgar
en la Fiesta; 6) Venerar la imágen de Cristo de la Misericordia. 7) Ser misericordioso con los demás con nuetras acciones, palabras y orar por ellos
De parte de los Redentoristas y
de todo el personal de la Parroquia de Holy Ghost, queremos
desearles felices Pascuas. La
celebración de la Pascua es la
plenitud de nuestra fe. Nos asegura que ni la muerte
ni el pecado pueden separarnos del amor de Dios. Que
Cristo Resucitado reine en sus corazones, en sus hogares y en el mundo entero. Ruego que la Resurrección de
nuestro Salvador, les traiga paz y alegría.
Padre Jaime Arrambide, C.Ss.R
Pastor
FORMACION DE ASOCIACION DE
GUADALUPANOS EN HOLY GHOST
Se les invita a una formación de Asociación de Guadalupanos el Lunes 8 de
Abril 2013 a las 7 de la noche, será en
el AV room. Para mayor información
por favor llame a Elena Ruiz o Martina
Prudencio al 832-488-8280 y 713-6665375.
Lunes:
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Hch 2:14, 22-33; Sal 16 (15):1-2, 5, 7-11;
Mt 28:8-15
Martes:
Hch 2:36-41; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22;
Jn 20:11-18
Miércoles: Hch 3:1-10; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9; Lc 24:13-35
Jueves:
Hch 3:11-26; Sal 8:2, 5-9; Lc 24:35-48
Viernes:
Hch 4:1-12; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 4, 22-27
Sábado:
Hch 4:13-21; Sal 118 (117):1, 14-21; Mc 16:9-15
Domingo: Hch 5:12-16; Sal 118 (117):2-4, 13-15, 22-24;
Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31
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EL PODER DE LA ORACION
Oficina Parroquial:
La oración que tiene poder es la que
decimos con tada nuestra fuerza.
713-668-0463
Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 pm.
Sábado y Domingo: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mechthil de Magdeburg
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
GRUPOS LITÚRGICOS:
GRUPOS de CRECIMIENTO:
MINISTROS de EUCARISTÍA
Juan y Delmy Chávez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-964-4702
CRECIMIENTO de ADULTOS:
Daysi Esquivel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GRUPO “APPRENDIENDO a VIVIR”
LECTORES de ADULTOS
LECTORES de JOVENES
832-656-6471
Julio Ramírez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-723-3410
Julio Cesar García . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-388-0956
Eric y Maricela Castro. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 832-896-9595
CRECIMIENTO de JOVENES
Oswaldo Almazán. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
832-830-6673
GRUPO de ADOLESCENTES
Andrés Argueta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
832-613-3877
LEGION de MARIA
CORO DE MISA JUVENIL
BIENVENIDA GRUPO JÓVENES
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN/COORDINADOR:
Rolendio Anzueto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-410-3040
Julio Cubías ………………………………..713-823-3455
GRUPO DE INTERCESION
María Cortés . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-624-0533
Perla Vera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-352-5493
Ana Callejas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-641-4864
OTROS
CORO del GRUPO de ORACIÓN
Sofía Mejía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-989-6820
Grupo Ríos de Agua Viva
Domingo y María Pérez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-642-6164
CATECISMO—Presidenta
GRUPO de ORACIÓN JUVENIL
QUINCEAÑERAS
Norma Basurto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRECIENDO EN LA FE
PAREJAS SAGRADA FAMILIA
Armando Rodríguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-628-2332
CRISTO ES LA UNICA ESPERANZA
Celso Tacam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-518-9939
POR FAVOR OREN POR
LOS ENFERMOS, ESPECIALMENTE:
Ponciana Alvarez, esposa de Aquileo, Guadalupe Conejo,
mamá de Rogelia Hernández; Ester Diaz, esposa de Rafael,
Javier Cortes Sánchez, sobrino de Virginia Sánchez; Domingo Perez. Y por todos los enfermos de nuestra comunidad
que están en sus casas u hospitales.
Edwin Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-460-2868
Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-8681
713-668-8681
Tomas Ajche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-296-9843
Informe de la Construcción en la Iglesia
Construcción iglesia/parqueo
Dinero de la Campaña Capital
Dinero que se debe
$1,100,000.00
-$ 971,996.83
$ 128,003.17