December 27, 2015 - St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

St. Paul the
Apostle
Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
18223 Point Lookout Dr.
Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594
281-333-3891 / Fax: 281-333-3815
www.stpaulcatholic.org
Monday – Thursday Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m., M-F)
The Clergy Staff
Rev. Wencil Pavlovsky
Pastor
(Ext. 325)
Deacon Jim Lockwood
(281-381-1081)
Deacon Arturo Monterrubio
(713-741-8709)
The Pastoral Staff
Heidi Clark,
Adult Faith Formation
Sara Fontana
Children’s Ministry
Vicky Kuehnel,
Early Childhood Program
Joyce Lubofsky,
Liturgical Ministry
Esperanza Monterrubio,
Multicultural Ministry
David Rofrano,
Music Ministry
Katie Mahoney,
Youth Ministry
Maria Conner,
Business Manager
Theresa Waller,
Bookkeeper
Michael Centanni,
Facilities Director
Laura Ruzicka,
Parish Secretary
Elena Capetillo
Assistant Secretary
(Ext. 328)
(Ext. 339)
(Ext. 340)
(Ext. 333)
(Ext. 321)
(Ext. 332)
(Ext. 301)
(Ext. 330)
(Ext. 341)
(Ext. 343)
(Ext. 323)
We Celebrate the Eucharist
(Ext. 302)
Gabriel Project
(Ext. 338)
Parish-based crisis pregnancy ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(281-333-2509)
Office Hours:
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Appointment required for Financial
Assistance but not for Food Pantry.
Weekday:
Mass in English
Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish)
Jueves (Thursday) a las 7:00 p.m.
Weekend: Mass in English
Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish)
Domingo (Sunday) a las 12:00 Mediodía
Confessions: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Continuously in the Chapel
6:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday
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If you have not yet signed up for online
giving I urge you as we enter the new
year to please consider doing so.
Parishioners who have used Faith Direct have had positive
experience and it facilitates the parish planning and
administration efforts. The system is secure, with the Faith
Direct personnel being very helpful and responsive in
supporting our parish. Registration materials are at the
Information Wall by the Welcome Center. You can also
can get information by calling 1.866.507.8757, or thru their
website at www.faithdirect.net. For purposes of
registration, St. Paul’s code is TX596. Please give serious
consideration to the use of FaithDirect.
FaithDirect - Si todavía no se ha
registrado para donaciones en línea les pido
que por favor consideren en lo que
entramos en el nuevo año hacerlo. Los
feligreses que han utilizado Faith Direct han tenido
experiencia positiva y facilita los esfuerzos de planificación
y administración de la parroquia. El sistema es seguro,
con el personal de Faith Direct muy atentos en el apoyo a
nuestra parroquia. Materiales de inscripción están en la
Pared de Información por el Centro de Bienvenida.
También puede obtener información llamando a
1.866.507.8757, o a través del sitio
web www.faithdirect.net. Para efectos de registro, el
código de St. Paul es TX596. Por favor considerer el uso
de FaithDirect.
End of Year Giving
As 2015 comes to a close, and you consider your personal
finances please consider an End of Year/Christmas gift to
our parish. The following link on the Galveston-Houston
Arch-diocese website provides information regarding
charitable donations.
http://www.gftpln.org/Article.do?orgld=1147&articleID=18678
If you have questions or need the appropriate forms, you
may contact Michelle Muñoz at the archdiocese directly
(713.652.8242) or Maria Conner in St. Paul’s Business
Office.
All gifts, whether stocks, or cash, must be received
December 31, 2015, in order to be eligible for 2015 tax
deductions.
Donaciones del Fin de Año
En lo que llegamos el fin del año 2015, se les pide que
consideren un regalo de Navidad/Fin de Año a nuestra
parroquia. El siguiente enlace en el sitio web de la
Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston ofrece información de
donaciones caritativas.
http://www.gftpln.org/Article.do?orgld=1147&articleID=18678
Para ayudar con preguntas o si necesitan las formas
correspondientes, puede comunicarse directamente con
Michelle Muñoz en la arquidiócesis (713.652.8242) o
María Conner en la oficina de negocios de San Pablo.
Todos los regalos, ya sean acciones financieras o dinero
en efectivo, deben ser recibidos no más tarde de 31 de
diciembre 2015, para ser elegible para deducción.
December 27, 2015
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
281.333.2509
Office Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM,
Thursday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Today is the feast of the Holy
Family of Jesus, Mary and
Joseph, and so we can celebrate
that we all belong to the holy
family of God which makes us
brothers and sisters to each
other.
At Christmas this year, through your gifts, the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring
the joy and hope to our “brothers and sisters” who
are poor. Thank you for supporting Gift Giving
Sunday. Because of your generosity, Interfaith
Caring Ministries was able to brighten Christmas
for hundreds of area children.
May God bless you in the New Year.
Upcoming Conference Meetings, 7 PM @ St. Paul
January 13, 2016
January 27, 2016
SVdP will be closed
December 28, 2015 –
January 4, 2016
It’s Flu and Cold Season!
To limit everyone’s exposure to this winter’s flu and colds,
we ask every parishioner to please follow these guidelines:
1 - If you are ill, stay home! If you are contagious, you
should not be around other people, including and especially
at Church, a closed environment where you could possibly
infect hundreds of other people with your germs or virus.
Contagious includes everything from a cough, sneezy,
phlegmy cold to the flu.
2 - If you are not feeling up to par but you are not sick
enough to stay home:
**do not hold hands during the Our Father;
**do not shake hands or hug other people at the Sign of
Peace – a smile and nod of the head with the words “The
Peace of the Lord be with you” will suffice;
**do not drink from the chalice of the Precious Blood;
**receive the Host in your hand, not on your tongue.
Show concern for your brothers and sisters in the
community, especially the elderly and chronically ill, and
follow these simple guidelines to ensure a healthier winter
for us all!
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Readings & Mass Intentions ♦ Lecturas Y Intenciónes de Misa
(12/27/2015 – 01/02/2016)
Sunday (Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Col 3: 12-21 or
3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52) The Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
9:00 AM †Conscientious Objectors, People of the Parish
12:00 PM †Hanci E. Conejo
5:00 PM †Generoso Sr., Flora Jacinto y Gerardo Jacinto
Monday (1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Mt 2:13-18) The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
No Mass
Tuesday (1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35) Fifth Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord, St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr
8:30 AM †Ruby Capetillo
Wednesday (1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40) Sixth Day within the Octave
of the Nativity of the Lord
8:30 AM Austin Tom, Ronnie James Ruzicka, †Oscar
Damiani, Joe and †Irma Garcia
Thursday (1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18) Seventh Day within the Octave of
the Nativity of the Lord, St. Sylvester 1, Pope
8:30 AM Elizabeth Tobar
7:00 PM †People of the Parish
Friday (Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21) Octave Day of the
Nativity of the Lord, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother
of God
10:00 AM Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Religious
Saturday (1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28) Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory
Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors Vigil: (Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:23a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12)
8:30 AM Pope Francis
5:00 PM Late Fuente family members
Please Pray For: Donna Bova, Bill & Beverly Mann, Victoria Chavez,
Mercedes Lopez, Barbara Williams, Ivy Dsouza, Kevin Krengle, Darin Clark,
Van Vandeputte, Flossie DeSouza, Clarence Billett, Joseph Ulloa, Beverly &
Ken Tiger, Kristen Scott, Allison Schneider, Tony Falcon, Joyce Curtner,
Marichu Arcilla Maullon-Asprer, Valerie Parisi, Lucio Martinez, Eduardo
Gasca, Heather Valarino, Gerald Rivera, Ann Kuehnel, Martin Olson, Presy
Carrera, Sharon Lee, Tom Halle, Leonel Garcia, Gertrude D’souza, Ellen &
Sue Guy, Josie Travalos, Ray Fernandez, Carlotta Del Campo, Brittney
Maynard, Daniel Adcock, Ernesto Rumbaoa,Pat Dalton, Frank O’Connor,
Raymond Ciak, Wendy Wells, Chan Finch, Joe Garcia, Marcial Bacani, Lyla
and Angelica Marie Janda, Donna Ruggerieri, Jackie Christ, David Scott, Paul
Miller, Madge Bualexanderduan, Raymond Fernandez, Connie Fernandez,
Margaret Escobedo, Bobby Lopez, Nancy Ware, Trace Cook, Julia Brown,
Mary Kyle, Kenneth Parker, Daniel Parker, Betty Jean Herron, Gladys
Galloway, Maria William Swenson, Allison Hawthorne Swenson, Bernie
Brabant, Mary Lee Knight, Rose Miller, Austin Gerry, Linda Buckminster, Betty
Quebedeaux, Dr. Frank Greytok, John Turco, Jerry Ozment, Jack Scarmardi,
Edril Phillips, Judy Ganske, Josefina Saenz, Eloisa Allen, Betty Johnson,
Kristin Scott, Alice Jean Pursell, Estela Narvaez, Marcos Jimenez, Rebecca
Brooklier, Anna Feiaiullo, Dorothy Breidenstein, Alan Harvey, Karen Savko,
Jim Buggy, Antoinette Fossatti, Angelica Mendoza, Ed Baca, Liz, Jeremiah &
Justin DeLeon, Wendy Mattingly, Tom Leahy, Jo Michael, Norma Bischel,
Sherry Sullivan, Isaiah Pina, Edward Templin, Patti DiCostanza, John &
Carmen Heckler, Brian Lee, Emily Weiss, Pam Collins, Deanna Stellato, Verr
Soltes, Soledad Martinez, Darius Riley, Peggy Vargas, Louise Temple, Angela
Porter, Blanche Riel, Verena Costello, Claire Cavetti, Chris Hebert, Thomas
Frasier, Minnie Hill-Honor, David Cabrera, James John, Sarah Marcela Poole,
Audrey Cegielski, Alma Andreason, Janie Torres, Evarist Coryat, Robin
Schultz, Barbara Hanselkar, Joann Nelson, Jackie Lucas, Maria Aparecida,
Teixeira de Silva, Victorino Tacorda, and Maria Hernandez.
December 27, 2015
Liturgy and Worship
Liturgia y Culto
Feast of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, December 31st
7:00 PM Mass in Spanish
NO CONFESSIONS
Friday, January 1st
10:00 AM Mass in English
The Church will close after 10:00 AM Mass
on New Year’s Day morning and reopen
for 8:30 AM Mass on Saturday.
The Parish Office will be closed from 5:00
PM Thursday December 31, until Monday
January 4, at 8:00 AM.
The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed at
8:30 AM December 31st and be exposed,
as usual, after the Sunday 5:00 PM Mass
January 3rd.
DID YOU KNOW???
You can listen to Father Wencil’s homilies from the
9 AM Sunday Mass by going to our FACEBOOK
page: www.facebook.com/stpaultheapostlecatholic.
ADORERS NEEDED!
There are openings for partner adorers
during the day/night – and there is an
open hour at 1 AM Saturday. Would you
consider spending an hour with the Lord?
Traveling Vocations Chalice
The Vocations Committee invites you to
sign up for the 2016 calendar year. Each
week a different St. Paul parishioner or
family will take the Travelling Vocations
Chalice home and use it as a focus of
their prayers for vocations to the Priesthood,
Diaconate and Religious Life. At the end of the
week, the Chalice must be returned to the
Sacristy so that it can be passed on to the next
person/family. To sign up, please contact Tom/
Mele Paul at 281.338.7285 or 281.455.3187 or
[email protected] .
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“Ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo, y cada uno en su lugar es parte de él.” (1 Cor. 12:27)
Para más información acerca de este ministerio comuníquese con Esperanza Monterrubio a
[email protected] o al 281.333.3891 Ext 321.
Sagrada Familia
Dentro de la temporada de
Navidad, celebramos a la Sagrada
Familia de Jesús, Maria y José.
Esta fiesta es reciente y fue
establecida por el Papa León XIII.
Esto es lo que dice el catecismo de
la Iglesia Católica en el párrafo
#1655 y # 1656: Cristo quiso
nacer y crecer en el seno de la
Sagrada Familia de José y de María. La Iglesia no
es otra cosa que la "familia de Dios". Desde sus
orígenes, el núcleo de la Iglesia estaba a menudo
constituido por los que, "con toda su casa", habían
llegado a ser creyentes (Hch 18,8). Cuando se
convertían deseaban también que se salvase "toda
su casa" (Hch 16,31; 11,14). Estas familias
convertidas eran islotes de vida cristiana en un
mundo no creyente. En nuestros días, en un
mundo frecuentemente extraño e incluso hostil a
la fe, las familias creyentes tienen una
importancia primordial en cuantos faros de una fe
viva e irradiadora. Por eso el Concilio Vaticano II
llama a la familia, con una antigua
expresión, Ecclesia doméstica. En el seno de la
familia, "los padres han de ser para sus hijos los
primeros anunciadores de la fe con su palabra y
con su ejemplo, y han de fomentar la vocación
personal de cada uno y, con especial cuidado, la
vocación a la vida consagrada".
Solemnidad de Maria Madre de Dios
Jueves 31 de diciembre
Vigilia de Dia Santo de Obligación
7:00 PM Misa en español
FORMACION PARA EL MINISTERIO CRISTIANO
PROGRAMA PARA
ADULTOS PARA APRENDER
DE LA FE CATOLICA
Empezando el 27 de enero, 2016
y cada miércoles de 7 a 9 PM, por 3 semestres,
tendremos este programa Arquidiocesano aquí en
San Pablo. Este programa enseña las bases de nuestra
Fe católica. Algunos de los temas que se enseña son:
Introducción a la Biblia, Antiguo Testamento, Nuevo
Testamento, Historia de la Iglesia, Doctrina de la Iglesia,
Oración y Espiritualidad, enseñanza Moral, etc. Al
finalizar este programa, se recibe un Certificado de
manos del Cardenal Daniel DiNardo. Tome un folleto
en la pared de Información o comuníquese con
Esperanza Monterrubio al 281.333.3891 Ext. 321 o con
Irene Andrea Herrera al 832.213.8652 o a
[email protected].
BAUTISMOS
Nuestro Párroco el Padre Wencil y los diáconos
entrevistan a padres de familia que están interesados
en Bautizar a sus niños menores de 7 años. Para más
informes, tome una hoja con todos los papeles que
tiene traer para la entrevista. Se encuentran en la pared
enfrente del centro de bienvenida. La próxima
entrevista es el martes 5 de enero a las 7 PM.
Para Bautizar en la Iglesia de St. Paul, se pide:
1. Participar en Misa los domingos
2. Venir a la oficina parroquial a una entrevista con el
sacerdote o diacono el Primer martes del mes a las 7 PM
3. Traer a la entrevista COPIA FOTOSTATICA
a.
Certificado de Nacimiento del niño/a
b. Tarjeta de identificación “ID” con fotografía
de: El papá y la mamá del niño/a, El padrino y
madrina del niño/a
4. Traer la Hoja de Convenio del Padrino y la Madrina
llena y firmada, ser católicos practicantes
5. Traer un sobre de colecta dominical para saber si son
feligreses inscritos
6. Traer $25 para los libros de Bautismo que reciben los
papás y padrinos (si no son feligreses traer $50)
7. Venir a las clases Pre-Bautismales
(3 clases de 2 horas)
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Because Our Faith is too rich and beautiful to have ever learned it ALL…
Contact Heidi Clark, Director of Adult Ministry, 281.333.3891, Ext. 328 or [email protected]
Adult faith formation at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is centered around the understanding that living
“The Way” taught by Jesus Christ is a life-long, evolving journey, involving both effort and decision. To enable
adults to explore the faith and deepen their knowledge of God’s Word, we provide many opportunities to
come together in a learning environment. As a diverse community with a small parish feel, we know it is
important to walk that journey with others and to share what we have learned along the way.
Interested in being Catholic?
FTCM Coming to St. Paul
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more
about becoming Catholic, our RCIA program is just the
ticket! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a
process of prayer, reflection, and learning that allows for
the continual discernment of God's will. Contact Heidi
Clark, 281.333.3891 or [email protected].
The first semester of Formation Toward Christian Ministry
is coming to St. Paul just after the new year. This is an
excellent program that helps participants develop the
academic, spiritual, and critical reflection skills that they
need to fully answer their baptismal call to service. Who
should take FTCM? It’s open to all adults who seek a
greater understanding of their faith and is especially
designed for those who are active in ministry or are
discerning a call to ministry. Program Overview and
Courses: It is a 108-clock hour program that unfolds over
three semesters and results in catechist certification for
anyone who successfully completes the program. Classes
begin January 27, 2016, and will meet on Wednesday
evenings 7 to 9 PM. Each class session includes prayer,
content presentation and group dynamics. Each semester
also includes participation in a Day of Reflection as a
means to integrate content into daily living. A completion
ceremony, at which the Bishop presides, concludes the
three-semester course of study. The 108 clock hours of
FTCM consists of 90 hours of courses and 18 hours of
Days of Reflection. Course content includes the study of
Scripture, Doctrinal Theology, Liturgical Theology, Ethical
Theology, and Church History. For more information
visit http://www.archgh.org/oec/ftcm/ or Miriam Escobar
at [email protected].
Save the Date-Women’s ACTS
The next women’s ACTS retreat takes place April 7-10.
This wonderful community-building experience is deeply
rooted in our Catholic faith. Participants will grow in their
understanding of theology while forging meaningful
friendships with one another. It takes place at the Christian
Renewal Center in Dickinson where you’ll stay in nicelyfurnished, comfortable, semi-private rooms. The theme of
this year’s retreat is “Do you love me?” John 21:17.
Registration forms are at the Welcome Center.
Spiritual Growth for Men
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 AM in Beck Hall: Join this group
of men for a weekly discussion based on the Scripture
readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Great
conversation and a great (free) cup of coffee are always
guaranteed. Contact Don at [email protected].
Fridays, 6-7 AM in the lobby at Marriott Courtyard,
18100 Saturn Lane: This group can always be counted on
for lively discussion, welcoming fellowship, and prayer.
Contact Marcus at [email protected].
ACTS Database Update
If you have attended an ACTS retreat and aren’t receiving
emails from us—or if your email address has changed—
please provide us with the information. Send it to
[email protected].
Zumba at St. Paul
Emotional and spiritual wellness is closely tied to
physical wellness. Zumba is a dance fitness program
designed to make exercising FUN! Classes meet in Beck
Hall or Founders Hall, depending on availability.
Thursdays at 6:45 PM
Saturdays at 10 AM
MOMS Group Update
The MOMS (Meet Other Mothers) group offers friendship,
support and faith formation for young moms. They meet on
Thursday mornings from 9:30-11 AM in Room 1.
Childcare is provided. Email Kristin Fontana for more
information: [email protected].
Silver Linings Meetings
St. Paul’s group for the over 55 crowd meets on the second
Monday of each month at 1 PM in Room 10/11. After a
brief business meeting, we share a pot luck luncheon. Bring
a dish to share and enjoy delicious dining, companionship
and conversation with these good people.
Happy New Year from Adult
Ministry and Faith Formation.
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Welcome to SPACE!
“…dedicated to bringing teens into relationship with Jesus Christ, and
empowering young people to become disciples of Him in their everyday life
through study of scripture, catechesis and service…”
Peace on earth, and good will to all men.
God bless you all.
Who is Jesus to You? Do you want to know Him better? Come to
Unkapped to meet the Man who loves you more than anyone else ever
could.
Fee: $100; Registration due by January 1, for a guaranteed spot.
Inscripción hasta el 1 de enero para un lugar garantizado
This retreat satisfies the Year I retreat requirement
Este retiro satisface el requisito de retiro Año I
(It’s Ms. Katie’s Birthday! Please pray for her!)
JR. HIGH RETREAT
APRIL 8 - 10, 2016
HOSTED AT CAMP FOREST GLEN
Cost: $145
Have you ever wanted to go
somewhere that combined your love
for ziplining, rockwall climbing,
canoeing, fishing, gaga-balling,
praising, worshipping, and loving
Jesus? Then sign up for this retreat!
Open to ALL Jr. Higher’s… and NO,
they don’t have to be Catholic.
We cannot wait either. #excited
Director of Youth Ministry – Katie Mahoney – [email protected].
Confirmation Coordinator – Shelly Michna – [email protected].
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Children’s Ministry
David J. Rofrano
Partnering with parents to keep
the light of faith burning
281.333.3891 Ext. 332
For information call Sara Fontana 281.333.3891 ext. 339
or e-mail [email protected]
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY!
On this feast day
thank God for one
more day to know,
love and serve
Him. Sincerely ask
that your thoughts,
your words and
your actions reveal
God’s love to
yourself, your
family and
everyone you meet.
Acknowledge and
name God’s presence in your family life. Turn
off your phones, your computers and your TV’s
and spend time together. Go outside for a
walk, have a game night, take posts-its and
write things you appreciate about your family
and post it all over the house.
Check out the page
Making Family Memories
on our website for more ideas:
http://www.stpaulcatholic.org/christmas
Catechists & Parents!
A great opportunity for you to grow in your faith
and develop a confidence in sharing the basic
teachings of our wonderful Catholic Church is
coming to St. Paul in January on Wednesdays
from 7 - 9 PM
Formation Toward Christian Ministry
(FTCM)
For answers to questions about FTCM please call our
FTCM Coordinators:
English: Miriam Escobar, 281.684.2861
Spanish: Irene Herrera, 832.209.6497
Director of Music
[email protected]
THANK YOU!
Thank you to our Audio Crew, Lyric Projection
team, Little Angels, Children’s Choir, Youth
Praise, Adult Choir and LIFETEEN band for
making the Advent and Christmas season a special
one: you help us to worship through quality music
every week!
Thank you to all of the parents, team members
and sponsors whose dedication helped to build the
music ministry at St. Paul to what it is today. You
are a blessing!
David Joseph Rofrano
Director of Music Ministries
Early Childhood Program
Seeing Children Through The Eyes of God!
For information contact: Vicky Kuehnel, Director
[email protected] or 281.333.0176
Thank you to all that participated in our
“Helping Tree”. Through Communities in
Schools, we adopted 5 families with 4 or
more children each, that would have otherwise not have had much of a Christmas. Each
child and parent had one or more items
purchased and wrapped for them. Some of
the items were needs, like clothing, and
some were desires, like toys. Communities in
Schools is an organization that helps out
lower income families all year long. This is
the ECP’s second year to get involved at
Christmas.
Thank you again for all of the generosity
shown by our ECP families and parishioners.
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Formation Toward
Christian Ministry
“FTCM” here at St.
Paul!!!
The FTCM program seeks to develop the basic
academic, spiritual and critical reflection skills
necessary for Catholic adults to fully answer their
Baptismal call to service. FTCM is open to all
adults who seek greater understanding of their
faith and is designed for those who are active in
parish ministry or discerning their call to ministry.
Who should take FTCM? All Catholic Adults
who are:
• Seeking greater understanding of their faith
• Already engaged in ministry
• Discerning their call to church ministry
Program Overview and Courses
FTCM is a 108-clock hour process delivered over
the course of three semesters. Classes begin
January 27, 2016, and will meet on Wednesday
evenings 7 to 9 PM. Each class session includes
prayer, content presentation and group dynamics.
Each semester also includes participation in a Day
of Reflection as a means to integrate content into
daily living. A completion ceremony, at which the
Bishop presides, concludes the three-semester
course of study. The 108 clock hours of FTCM
consists of 90 hours of courses and 18 hours of
Days of Reflection. Course content includes the
study of Scripture, Doctrinal Theology, Liturgical
Theology, Ethical Theology, and Church History.
What is the cost: If participant is sponsored by
his/her parish, the participant pays as follows:
participant pays $25/semester, sponsoring parish
pays $25/semester per participant at the end of
each semester and the archdiocese pays
$25/participant per semester (supported by DSF).
If participant is NOT sponsored by his/her parish,
the participant pays $50/semester and the
archdiocese pays $25.
For more information please visit
http://www.archgh.org/oec/ftcm/ or Miriam
Escobar at [email protected].
December 27, 2015
Formación para el
Ministerio Cristiano
¡“FPMC” aquí en
San Pablo!
Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano (FPMC)
ofrece la base teológica y el crecimiento espiritual
para todos aquellos católicos adultos mayores de
18 años que quisieran profundizar su compromiso
con Jesucristo y su Iglesia, fortaleciéndolo en un
discípulo maduro. (FPMC) es un programa
ofrecido por la Arquidiócesis de GalvestonHouston a través de la oficina de Evangelización
y Catequesis donde se ofrece una formación
teológica, espiritual y bíblica basado en la doctrina
Católica impartidos por instructores aprobados y
calificados con grados de Maestría o Doctorado en
las ramas de la Teología. Este programa está
abierto para todo adulto y ministerio que quiera
crecer en la formación de su fe en una forma
sólida, coherente e integral. ¿Quién debe venir a
FPMC? Todo adulto católico que:
Busque un mayor entendimiento de su fe
• Ya esté involucrado en cualquier ministerio
• Esté discerniendo su llamado al ministerio de
la iglesia
•
Formación Para el Ministerio Cristiano es un
programa de tres semestres. Las clases serán los
miércoles de 7 a 9 PM y empezarán el 27 de
enero, 2016. Cada sesión o clase incluye oración
y el contenido teológico que está diseñado para
una audiencia adulta. En cada semestre se pide la
participación de un día de Reflexión. El costo de
cada semestre es de $75, de la siguiente manera,
el participante paga $50 por semestre, si la
parroquia lo patrocina, el participante paga $25, y
la parroquia $25 y la Arquidiócesis paga $25
(financiado por DSF).
Para más informes comuníquese con Irene
Herrera al 832.213.8652 o a
[email protected].
Volume XVIII No. 1816
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year on behalf of Fr. Wencil, the clergy
and parish staff!
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel . . . And you, O child, shall be called prophet of the Most
High; for you shall go before the Lord to prepare straight paths for him, giving his people a
knowledge of salvation in freedom from their sins. All this is the work of the kindness of our God; he,
the Dayspring, shall visit us in his mercy to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of
death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1: 68-79
Interested in joining the daytime Legion of Mary Praesidium?
Submit to the Welcome Center or email Lora at [email protected] your name, contact
info. and which 10 a.m. meeting day you prefer: Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. Please call Lora
at 281.333.3891 with any questions you may have or to find out more information about the
Legion of Mary.
SOME WORKS PERFORMED: visit and pray the rosary with nursing home residents, homebound parishioners, and families receiving
the Pilgrim Virgin Statue; evangelize thru Book Borrow in front of St. Vincent de Paul offices and door-to-door; visit newly registered
parishioners and newly Baptized, etc. We must forget ourselves, our own comforts and desires and concentrate completely
on what we can do for others with the power of the Holy Spirit and the ministering help of Mary.