April 3, 2016 - St. Vincent de Paul | Houston, TX

April 3, 2016 - St. Vincent de Paul | Houston, TX

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
6800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025
713-667-9111, FAX 713-667-3453, WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG
April 3, 2016, Sunday of Divine Mercy
Pastor, Rev. Msgr. William Young
Parochial Vicar, Rev. Phong Nguyen
Deacons, Gus Camacho, Dan Pagnano
Business Administrator,
Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549
Director of Music,
Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539
Director of Liturgy,
Laura Hafernik, 713-663-3528
Director of Faith Formation,
Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565
Director of Communications,
Mary Gosline, 713-663-3546
Parish School, 713-666-2345
Fax 713-663-3562
Principal, Carolyn Sears
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays: 6:45 AM and 12:10 PM
Saturday: 8:15 AM, Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Spanish Mass: Sunday, 3:00 PM
Life Teen Mass: Sunday, 5:00 PM
Young Adults Mass: Tuesday, 7:00 PM except No First Tuesday 7 PM Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the Church Adoration Chapel, 24 hours, Monday, 7 AM through Saturday, 8 AM
CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays, 6-7 PM and Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM or call 713-667-9111 for an appointment
HEALING AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK second Wednesday of the month after 12:10 PM Mass
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April 3, 2016, Sunday of Divine Mercy
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
On Monday, March 28, we received the following from CatholicCulture.org:
Mother Angelica, the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), died on Easter
Sunday, March 27, after a long illness, at the age of 92.
A native of Ohio, Rita Rizzo joined the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration at the age of 21. She
established a monastery in Alabama, and after initially supporting the community by producing religious
pamphlets, she decided to make a venture in broadcasting. She had no background or expertise in
television, and virtually no funding. Yet under her leadership EWTN, founded in 1981, blossomed into an
international broadcasting empire, which now reaches 144 countries and more than 200 million homes.
An unlikely television star, Mother Angelica endeared herself to her growing audience with her
homespun humor, her feisty and opinionated commentary, and her simple but profound faith. She did
not back away from confrontations with powerful prelates, and strongly resisted efforts by the US
hierarchy to take control of Catholic television programming. "Mother Angelica succeeded at a task the
nation's bishops themselves couldn't achieve," remarked Philadelphia's Archbishop Charles Chaput.
I must say, not too shabby for little Rita. God’s grace does wonderful things through people who open their
hearts to his tremendous love. Requiescat In Pace.
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We begin a series of selections from the Book of Revelation written by John, the Beloved of the Lord. It is filled
with images that can be frightening and has been the subject of great exaggeration and myth. Films and books
were written to attempt to interpret what these visions of John really were. We do not take such a literal view of
this book.
It is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which
at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of
apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an outstanding example. Such literature enjoyed wide popularity in
both Jewish and Christian circles from 200 B.C. to A.D. 200.
This much, however, is certain: symbolic descriptions are not to be taken as literal descriptions, nor is the
symbolism meant to be pictured realistically. One would find it difficult and repulsive to visualize a lamb with seven
horns and seven eyes; yet Jesus Christ is described in precisely such words (Rev 5:6). The author used these
images to suggest Christ’s universal (seven) power (horns) and knowledge (eyes). A significant feature of
apocalyptic writing is the use of symbolic colors, metals, garments (Rev 1:13–16; 3:18; 4:4; 6:1–8; 17:4; 19:8),
and numbers (four signifies the world, six imperfection, seven totality or perfection, twelve Israel’s tribes or the
apostles, one thousand immensity.
Though the perspective is eschatological—ultimate salvation and victory are said to take place at the end of
the present age when Christ will come in glory at the Parousia — the book presents the decisive struggle of Christ
and his followers against Satan and his cohorts as already over. Christ’s overwhelming defeat of the kingdom of
Satan ushered in the everlasting reign of God (Rev 11:15; 12:10). Even the forces of evil unwittingly carry out the
divine plan (Rev 17:17), for God is the sovereign Lord of History.
This is taken from the introduction to the Book of Revelation. You can find a fuller explanation at
http://www.usccb.org/bible/revelation/0. This revelation [unveiling] of God’s plan opens up to a vivid account of
the great battle and final victory of God over Satan. In his mercy, our heavenly Father sent his only begotten Son
to win for us salvation. As we hear the readings from this holy book, may we be strengthened for the inevitable
battles with the Evil One.
In the end, our destiny is to participate in the great victory and share forever in
the heavenly banquet foreshadowed at every Mass.
Pax et bonum,
Msgr. Bill
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Taizé Night Prayer
April 4 to April 10
Sunday Night-Prayer of the
Roman Church using the
beautiful music of the
Community of Taizé, in France.
Monday April 4, THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
6:45 AM - Margaret Killough †
12:10 PM - Elena Farrington †
Tuesday April 5, Easter Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - Susie Magdaleno †
This Sunday, April 3, 7:30 P.M.
First Sunday of the Month
Here at St. Vincent de Paul Church
Wednesday April 6, Easter Weekday
6:45 AM - Alice Smith †, Celestino Poliquit †
12:10 PM - Gina Lea Garcia †
We will offer Night Prayer (Compline) of the
Roman Church, using the beautiful music of the
Community of Taizé in France. Lasting just over a
half-hour, it is a beautifully peaceful prayer
experience with which to conclude one’s Sunday
night in contemplative song.
Thursday April 7, St. John Baptist de la Salle, Priest
6:45 AM - Sally Gomez †
8:15 AM - Bessie Debo †
12:10 PM - Paul Bernard Bacaling †
Friday April 8, Easter Weekday
6:45 AM - Gerard Fossati †
8:15 AM - Dave Gairo †
12:10 PM - Donald J. Pierini †, Dominick Ferraro †
Saturday April 9, Easter Weekday
8:15 AM - Jorge Ernesto Blum Manzo †
5:00 PM - Luprete & DeGeorge Families
K of C Pancake/Taco Breakfast
Sunday, April 10, 8am – 12:30pm
St. Vincent de Paul Cafeteria
A complete breakfast at a good price!
Sunday April 10, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
7:00 AM - Abraham Zermeno †
9:00 AM - Deceased Members of our
Parish SSVDP Conference †
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - Catherine Wyatt †
3:00 PM 5:00 PM - Nyomi Gladys Awuah †
The proceeds of the breakfast will go to
the Catholic School of Our Mission in
Guayaquil, Ecuador.
4x4: The Catholic Marriage Seminar for
Young Adults and Singles!
Friday, April 22, 7-9:30 p.m., St. Dominic Village Auditorium This event is especially for young adult singles or dating couples who are curious about the Catholic vision for
marriage. This seminar with Family Life and Marriage
Minister Teresita Johnson and seminarian and musician
David Michael Moses features 4 music sets and 4 short
talks (4x4). Seminar is free of charge (donations will be
accepted). Young adults must RSVP by filling out this link:
https://archgh.cvent.com/c/express/3680fae8-2b7c-467b8e65-292389455a82. For information contact Teresita 713741-8776 or e-mail [email protected].
Stewardship Offering
March 27, 2016, Easter Sunday
Offertory:
$65,420.08
Other Charitable:
$11,964.00
Total Contributions:
$77,384.08
First round baskets passed are for the Offertory and the second
rectangular baskets are for the Second Collection.
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Elementary Faith Formation
The Lord’s Day Program is a faith formation program for
children 2 years old through 5 years old. You may choose
the 9:00 AM or the 11:00 AM class, and they meet in the
Primary School Building.
Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry
Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We
sit together front left in the Church.
The CCE Program provides faith formation for children in
grades 1 through 8. We also have a class for children
with special needs. CCE meets 10:30AM - 12:00Noon in
the Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Buildings
and the Msgr. Jamail Family Center.
Upcoming Life Teen Events - SVdP Youth Ministry meets on Sundays, 6:30-8pm in the Family
Center, upstairs, Youth Room. All High School
Students are welcome.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: In order to be
ready to start preparation for First Holy Communion, students must complete one full year of Catholic Education,
beginning no sooner than First Grade. This requirement
may be satisfied by attendance at CCE, Catholic School, or
Home School (provided the curriculum consists of daily
Catholic Education).
April 3 - In The Beginning / The Fall
April 10 - LGBT: What Do We Believe?
Covecrest Summer Camp: May 30 - June 5th
Info or Signup?
Email Nick LaRocca, [email protected]
DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BE BAPTIZED? If your child is
over 7 years or older and needs to be baptized, we have
an RCIA program adapted for children. In addition to the
Sunday CCE classes from 10:30am to 12:00noon, we will
meet once a month on a Monday night from 5:30pm to
6:30pm. Please talk to Monica for more information about
classes.
Parent and Teen
Information Meeting:
Wednesday, April 6th +
7pm + Family Center
For further information please contact Monica Aquila at
713.663.3509 or [email protected]
SVdP School Admissions
Go to www.saintvincentschool.org
for Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic
School Admissions Information. For
further information, please contact Director of
Admissions Renee McCurry, 713-666-2345.
Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC)
JULY 29 - July 31, 2016
Hilton of the Americas Hotel & George R Brown
Convention Center - Houston, TX
$120 - Non Refundable Deposit
$160 - Balance due by Sunday, May 15th
“Merciful like the Father” Art Contest
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
is holding an art contest to mark the
Extraordinary Jubilee of the Year
of Mercy. Anyone from ages 16
and above who resides in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is invited to submit their faith inspired artworks by April 15.
For more information visit http://archgh.cvent.com/
YOMArt or email [email protected].
Total Cost per person: $280
Registration Fee Cover:
Transportation to and from Conference, Hotel,
Meals, Snacks, T-shirts, and all conference activities
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15st, 2015
(Please make checks payable to: St. Vincent de Paul)
Questions? Contact Phillip Rivera, Assistant to the
Director of Faith Formation, [email protected]
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ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
The Next Chapter: Spiritual Sharing for Moms of High
School and College Aged Kids. SAS is excited to offer a
new Spiritual Sharing opportunity geared toward parents of
high school and college age students. Topics will include,
but are not limited to, high school stress, social aspects of
teens, anxiety and depression and how to know the signs,
faith struggles, and children leaving home. This will be a 4
week series held each Thursday in April from 10:30 am-12
noon. Please visit stannessociety.org for more information
or RSVP online for this free event. Name, phone and email
is needed. **No childcare available for this study.
MOMS & TOTS 2nd Friday Playgroup Want to meet
and socialize with fellow moms and their toddlers? Come
join us with our babies and toddlers (0-3years) to play in
the nursery and enjoy some fun and playtime! Feel free to
bring a favorite book or snack to share with the little ones!
Friday, April 8, 9-11am, MJFC Nursery. For more info
contact Lourdes Jea at [email protected].
As members of St. Vincent de Paul's Young Adults
(SVDPYA), we strive to live out our Catholic faith in
both word and deed. We achieve this goal through our
service, spiritual formation, and social events in support
of one another, our community, and the Church as a
whole. Together, we take up the call of bringing Christ
into the world!
SVDPYA is centered around a 6:30 pm praise and
worship, 7pm Mass, and dinner every Tuesday evening
(except for the 1st Tuesday of the month), along with an
array of social and spiritual events. Come join us at one
of our upcoming events, or find our group on
Facebook by searching "SVDPYA" or email
[email protected] to get involved.
St. Anne’s Society presents Spring Fashion Show and
Auction Thursday, April 14th 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the
home of Laura Musemeche 4316 Bellaire Blvd.
Please join us for dinner, fashion and fun. You will see
members modeling the latest spring fashions and have an
opportunity to bid on the fantastic auction items. Please
bring a bottle of wine to share or donate*, and don’t
forget your checkbooks!
*All the unopened wine at the end of the night will be
donated to the Guayaquil Mission Gala
13 Day Holy Land & Jordan Pilgrimage
Join Spiritual Director Msgr. Bill Young on this Pilgrimage Sept. 4-16, 2016. Includes roundtrip Air Transportation, 1st Class Hotels-Double Occupancy, Daily Mass, 2
meals, Sightseeing, etc. $3,890.00/person from Houston.
Brochurs are available at Church Entrances.
Volunteer Accountant Needed
Fr. John Ugobueze, who lives with us here at St. Vincent
de Paul Parish, has begun a multi-year project to build a
high quality, Western-style hospital in a rural area of
Nigeria. A team of experienced professionals in the
healthcare field including a hospital design architect and
a major Houston law firm have already volunteered to
help. To complete our team of professionals we will need
the assistance of an Accountant. Because of the transnational nature of this project we would prefer the pro bono
assistance of a national accounting firm that has an association with a Nigerian accounting firm.
Early in his vocation, Fr. John served for 10 years as pastor of a rural Nigerian parish where he personally worked
with countless poor, sick, disabled, and mentally disabled
parishioners who often suffered serious illnesses. Some
suffered painful deaths because quality medical services
were too far away or too expensive. This hospital project
for rural Nigeria has the blessing of the Nigerian Archbishop of Onitsha, Anambra state.
If you are a Accountant with a major accounting firm,
please volunteer to help Fr. John in moving this work of
mercy closer to becoming a reality. You may leave a
message for Fr. John at the Parish Office: 713-667-9111.
Or contact Father John: 217-530-2610. Fr. John serves as
a Chaplain at DeBakey Houston VA Hospital.
Let the Risen Lord Bless Your Married Life!
Discover the joy of the risen presence of Jesus
in your Marriage. A prayerful and loving weekend of rediscovery is scheduled for both April
29 - May 1, 2016 and April 15 - 17, 2016. This
will be a weekend of renewal and joy. For
many who have attended, this has been the
most significant event in their married lives. Find out more
or sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call 713-482-1791.
The Screwtape Letters Book Study
The Open Book Study meets Tuesday, 10:30am to noon,
in MJFC 208A. Beginning March 29, we will be using
"The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis, as our discussion
starter, with side trips to "Catechism of the Catholic
Church." Any adult in the parish is welcome to attend and
take part in the meetings. Please bring a copy of the books
and join us! We will look at how the devil Screwtape
tempts man to live vs. the eternal life our loving and merciful God created us to attain. March 29, Discussing Preface and Letter 1 / April 5, Discussing Letters 2-8 / April
12, Discussing Letters 9-16. For more information, contact Joan Gilliland, [email protected], or
713.839.9123 (please leave a message).
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Adult Life Ministries
Senior Bus Trip – this week
On Wednesday, April 6, the bus leaves for our trip to
Waco where we shall have a self-guided tour of the Texas
Ranger Museum and a guided walk through an archeological dig recently named the Waco Mammoth National
Monument. Please let Elaine know if you have signed up
but can’t go. Hopefully, there will be lots of Bluebells
along the way so this can also count as our trip to see the
Texas wild flowers. Boarding will be at 6:30 a.m.
Note: Those who signed up for the trip to Sangri La in
Orange, TX, will get their money back once it is returned
from the site. As you may recall, the total amount had to
be paid two weeks before the trip.
Spiritual Direction For an appointment with a spiritual
director call: Sandy Marcello at 713-529-8162,
Eileen Meinert at 713-363-1961, or
Elaine Caldwell at 713-663-3564.
Parish Library
The Parish Library in Room 205 on the second floor of
the MJFC has over 2000 spiritual resources for adults including books, DVDs, and CDs. Multiple topics include
church history, scripture, spiritual enrichment, biographies, encyclicals, and other writings of recent Popes.
Included in the section on church history is a fictional biography called The Lost Years by Maria Mencio-Becker,
the pen name for our parishioner Nelda Valdes. The book
gives a first-hand account of life in Cuba at the time
Castro took over and brought in Communism.
Opening Doors
Another six-week session for Opening Doors begins this
week on Tuesday, April 5. Attendance is open to all, and
walk-ins are welcome. Opening Doors is a support group
for those grieving the loss of a loved one, divorce, or other major trauma. The group meets from 10:00 – 11:30 am
in 205 of the MJFC. Even if you have come to previous
sessions, you may come again.
Other Spiritual, Educational and Social Activities
Free and Open to Adults All are held in the MJFC
Art Class: Thursdays at 1:00 in 202.
Centering Prayer: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 206.
Christian Meditation: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in 206.
John Paul II Study Group: Mondays at 10:30 in 206.
John XXIII Study Group: Mondays at 10:00 in 208A.
Share the Word Bible Study: Thursdays at 10:30 in 206.
Teresians’ Study Group: Mondays at 11:00 in 208B.
SVdP Book Club: Second Wednesdays at 10:30
Opening Doors: Beg. again Apr. 5 on Tuesdays at 10:00
Cards (Canasta): Thursdays at 1:30 in 206.
Mah Jongg: Every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 in 206.
Mexican Train Dominoes: Thursdays at 1:00 in 206.
English Class (ESL): Tuesdays at 9:30 in 208A
Italian I: Wednesdays at 10:00 in 202 beg. April 6.
Italian II: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in 202 or 208A.
French I: Wednesdays at 9:30 in 208A.
French II: Wednesdays at 1:30 in 208A.
Spanish I: Tuesdays at 1:00 in 208A.
Spanish II: No longer scheduled.
Spanish, Continuing: Fridays at 9:30 in 208B.
Stitch ’N Time: Tuesdays at 12:30 in 208B.
Sugar Sticks: Wednesdays at 1:00 in AB.
Bridge: Tues.1:00, Wed.1;30, Fri. 1:30 in 206.
Tai Chi: Fridays at 5:00 pm in MJFC.
Bus Trips: As scheduled.
Italian I to begin this week
Christina Orengo has volunteered to teach an Italian class
for beginners. The class will be taught on Wednesdays
from 10:00 – 11:30 in Room 202 of the Monsignor Jamail
Family Center. There is no charge for registration; however, you will be required to buy the textbook priced at
$40.00. These are available in the class.
English Classes (ESL)
English as a Second Language is being taught on Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am in Room 208A of the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. Classes are free except for
the cost of a book which costs $29.00. Come and find out
how much fun it can be to learn a new language with others in a classroom environment.
John XXIII Study Group This group meets on Mondays,
10-11a.m., in MJFC 208A to re-visit and study the treasures of the Catholic Church as they relate to current issues
that challenge us in today’s world. Currently they are concentrating on the Vatican II Document, Lumen Gentium.
St. Vincent de Paul Book Club — The SVDP Book Club will meet Wed. April 13, 10:30am until 12:00 Noon,
MJFC 206. The selection for April is Lila by Marilynne Robinson. It is available at Harris County and Houston Public
Libraries, Amazon and Barnes and Noble in paperback and hard back, new and used. If you're interested in reading religious and secular literature, recent bestsellers and classics, the SVDP Book Club might be for you. Members suggest the
books and we read them as they are randomly suggested. The person who suggests the book leads the discussion. The discussions are always lively. We welcome new members and are happy to see those who have not attended in a while. For
more information please contact Mary Ann Beachler 713-665-0086 or [email protected]).
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Young at Heart
Adult Faith Formation
Young at Heart is an active
church group where all are welcome. However, we do tend to
target our activities towards our members who are 50 years plus. We meet
once a month on Sundays at 2:30pm, in the Monsignor
Jamail Family Center for movies, religious or health related talks, bingo, and other inter-active activities.
If you are not already a member, please consider joining
our amazing group. You will enjoy your Sunday afternoon with food, drinks, door prizes and camaraderie
amongst fellow parishioners and friends from St. Vincent
de Paul and surrounding parishes. It’s only $5.00 a year
to join. You have nothing to lose and only friends and
fun to gain. For more information on joining, or if you
would like to volunteer to give the group a talk, please
contact Marissa Garcia at 713-201-9740 or [email protected]. All are welcome and encouraged to join!
Studies that are free* and open to all.
Walk-ins are welcome.
All held in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
*most studies use an optional
study guide which has a small fee
Mondays:
 John XXIII Study Group, 10:00am, MJFC Rm 208A For
information contact Elaine Caldwell at 713-667-9111.
 John Paul II 10:30am MJFC Rm 206 For information contact
Elaine Caldwell at 713-667-9111.
 Reading Group Interior Castles by St Teresa of Avila, 11am,
MJFC. For info Elaine Caldwell at 713-667-9111.
 St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: Based on Spirituality of Padre Pio,
4th Monday, 6:30pm, Contact Alan Vennix, [email protected]
 Catholic Book Club: “My Life with the Saints” by Fr. James
Martin 7pm. Contact- Joan Gilliland [email protected]
 Divine Mercy Study Group: Prayer & Study Message of Divine
Mercy, 7pm, Contact Almanubia Cespedes 281-799-0749
Tuesdays:
 That Man is You Men’s Group: The Spirit of Nazareth, 6am,
Contact- Chris Duffel – [email protected]
 Adult Confirmation Classes: 8 weeks, Spring 2016,
Contact Nick LaRocca, [email protected]
Our next meeting will be April 24, 2016 at 2:30 PM
**Special thanks to Dana Reeder with Home Care Assistance for providing a fabulous Pizza Party in March.
Wednesdays:
 Women’s Rosary & Book Study- Rediscover Jesus Book7:30pm – 9pm Contact- DeAnn Ennis or Kym Bellard –
[email protected] or [email protected]
 SVdP Book Club: Starts April 13, 10:30am - 12:00 Noon, MJFC
206. The selection for April is Lila by Marilynne Robinson.
Contact Mary Ann Beachler, 713-665-0086.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
It was his first home visit, a new Vincentian and third year Rice University scholarship student, whose vocation after graduation is to the priesthood. He chose to pray
three prayers before entering to visit our client: The Prayer of the Holy Spirit, Saint Patrick's Breastplate Prayer,
and the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
We encountered the Presence of the suffering Christ in an
individual fleeing a home environment of physical and
mental abuse, pursuing a college education to earn a degree enabling her to help adolescents with the same life
experiences that she had encountered, and dealing with
health, psychiatric, financial and transportation concerns
in her path from darkness into light.
Michael's final prayer to our client, included the following
words: "A rose does not know that it is beautiful, but
that does not take away from the beauty of the rose.
We are all born in the image and likeness of God, and
we are all beautiful. God gives His toughest battles to
his strongest soldiers. He will not give you more than
you can handle." Michael's words brought overflowing
tears of peace to the Presence of our client, Jesus in the
suffering and in the poor.
Upon asking Michael's permission to quote from his prayer, his words were the following: "Anything I say you are
always free to use, for I certainly hope that it wasn't I that
was speaking."
Thursdays:
 Bible Study : Bishop Robert Barron’s study “Priest, Prophet,
King” begins Thursday, April 7, 7pm Contact- Joan Molinaro,
[email protected]
 Jovenes de Luz: Hispanic Young Adult Group, 7pm.
Contact Jesus Cabrera, [email protected]
 Legion of Mary: Marian Prayer Apostolate, 7pm,
Contact Serafina Alo, [email protected]
 Apostleship of the Cross Prayer Group: Spirituality of the
Cross, 7pm, Contact Brenda Maymi-Luna [email protected]
Sundays:
 RCIA Sessions: To Become Catholic, 10:30am - 11:45am
Parishioners welcome to audit with advance notice
For more info contact- Nick LaRocca – [email protected]
Thursday Night Bible Study
The Thursday night adult bible study
group will begin Bishop Robert Barron's
study, "Priest, Prophet, King" on
Thursday, April 7th.
The group meets each Thursday evening,
beginning at 7 p.m. in the MJFC. All members
of the parish are welcome to join.
For more information, contact Joan @ 713-408-3556.
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NEEDED
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
TO ASSIST OUR PRIESTS IN OFFERING THE PRECIOUS
BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST TO FELLOW CATHOLICS.
The requirements to serve the Lord in this rewarding Ministry are
that you be 18 years of age or a senior in high school, be a
practicing Catholic, registered at St. Vincent de Paul, who has
received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation,
and that your life is lived in conformity with the teachings of the
Catholic Church, including the teachings on Sacramental Marriage.
NEXT TRAINING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
FROM 7:00 – 9:00 PM IN THE CHURCH
For Information: Alan and Rina Vennix (713-660-8245)
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Divine Mercy Novena
Talk & Chaplet
7pm, Saturday, April 2,
in the MJFC Main Room
with Deacon Preston Quintela
Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday, April 3, 2:15pm
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Praise
and Adoration / Homily and Reflection on
the Mystery of Divine Mercy / Veneration of
the Divine Mercy Image / Prayer of the
Divine Mercy Chaplet / Benediction
at 3:00 P.M., Hour of Mercy
Join us for the 9th annual Guayaquil Mission Dinner and Gala
April 23rd at 6 PM in the MJFC
Wine, Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner, Dessert
$100 per person (Advanced Reservations Preferred)
Silent and Live Auction
For more information, visit www.svdp-houston.org
Look for Guayaquil Mission under the Organizations tab
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Saints and Special Observances
Holy Spirit, may my heart be open to the
Word of God; may my heart be open to
good; may my heart be open to the beauty
of God every day." Pope Francis
Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or of Divine Mercy)
Monday: The Annunciation of the Lord
Tuesday: St. Vincent Ferrer
Thursday: St. John Baptist de la Salle
Today’s Readings
First Reading — The apostles perform many signs and
wonders among the people. Many are added to
their numbers (Acts 5:12-16).
Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is
good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118).
Second Reading — John, caught up in the spirit, envisions the glorified Lord, the first and the last, the one who
lives (Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19).
Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with
peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts
(John 20:19-31).
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel today, Jesus stands in the
midst of us and says: “Peace be with you!”
During Mass we turn to each other and say
“Peace be with you!” As you put your gift
into the St. Vincent de Paul box you say “Peace be with
you!” to those who are poor and hungry. Call 713-6645350 for help, or if you are interested in membership in
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Please use the organization link in the Church website (http://svdp-houston.org/
society-of-st-vincent-de-paul) to access more information
on the Society. The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box proceeds are
used by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to benefit those
in need. Donations may be made at any time.
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Monday:
Readings For The Week
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday:
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday:
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19;
Jn 6:16-21
Sunday:
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
Virtus Class
Keeping the Promise Alive
Keeping the Promise Alive is a mandatory refresher
course for ALL Employees and ALL volunteers who
have taken Protecting Gods Children more than five
years ago. The course will be held April 12, 2016, 78:30 pm, in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center or you
may attend at the parish of your choice.
Keeping the Promise Alive Registration Process
1. Go to www.virtus.org and enter your User ID and
Password. If you do not remember your User ID and
password please contact Karen Johnson at 713-6679111 or [email protected] to avoid creating a
duplicate account.
2. Next, click on the TOOLBOX tab and complete the
background check by selecting your correct date of
birth.
Once
you have
completed
both,
select SUBMIT.
3. Please review your account information to make sure
your contact information is correct. Select UPDATE
MY ACCOUNT in the Toolbox tab. After you make
changes – select SAVE.
4. Next, click on Instructor-led Training to pre-register
for the “Keeping the Promise Alive” workshop. Select “if you would like to register for additional upcoming training sessions, click here” and choose the
session/date you want to attend.
You have now finished the preregistration process. Click
LOGOUT, located in the upper right-hand corner of the
screen to close your account screen.
Nancy Murray, O.P. as Catherine of Siena
Based on the Life of St. Caterina Benincasa. “If you are what
you should be you will set the world ablaze” Catherine of
Siena. Fri. May 6 and Sat. May 7, Dominican Sisters Spirituality Center, 6501 Almeda Rd. 77021. With a fertile imagination, Sister Nancy Murray, OP, transforms herself into Caterina Benincasa, who was born into a humble family in Siena,
Italy, in 1347. Catherine, as she later was known, became a
lay member of the Dominican Order. Her story will fascinate
you and help you to understand why Catherine was named
Doctor of the Church.
Join us in celebrating the 800th year of the Dominican Order
with Catherine of Siena. FRIDAY, 7pm ̶Gather, 7:30 ̶ Prayer
& Presentation, 8:15 ̶ Reception [no fee] / SATURDAY ̶ fee
for Saturday is $40, Lunch provided (Scholarships available)
8:30am ̶ Gather, 9am ̶ Prayer & Introduction, 3pm ̶ Conclude.
The day will consist of presentations as well as interaction
with Catherine. For information or to register, contact Blanca
Perez at 713-440-3710 or email [email protected]. Register before April 26, Limited Seating.
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This Sunday, Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center
Parish Information
Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. and 3pm Masses
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Hosted by the Ushers
Sacrament of Baptism: Children, age 6 or younger requirements: parents registered parishioners, attended baptism class within 3 years and completed forms before baptism can be scheduled. For info and forms contact Paulette,
[email protected]/713-663-3515. If your child is
over 7 years old and not baptized, contact Monica Aquila,
713-663-3509 or [email protected].
Sacrament of Matrimony: Six to eight months are required
for marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office, 713667-9111 for an appointment with the marriage coordinator.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Please call the
Parish Office as soon as you or someone in your family schedule surgery, hospitalization or suffer serious illness or injury.
Sunday Nursery Available
Children 1-24 Months. Let them play
while you pray during the 9am and 11am
Masses. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail
Family Center. No Fees
Get to know some great saints!
Mondays, 7:00p.m. MJFC
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It is NOT too late for you to
join us for our study of the
memoir, "My Life with the
Saints" by James Martin, SJ.
We will continue this series
through May 23, 2016.
For more information, contact
Joan Gilliland,
[email protected]
All are welcome to attend.
Altar Servers: Contact Tom Green, [email protected]
Bulletin:. Deadline is 9am, Thur., 10 days before date of bulletin, holiday bulletins at least 1 week earlier. Email to [email protected], or drop off articles at the Parish Office.
Announcements before or after Mass will not be allowed unless submitted to the church office no later than Wednesday
before the weekend of the scheduled event for approval to Laura
Hafernik, 713-663-3528 / [email protected].
Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event.
Contact Megan at [email protected] or 713-663-3543.
Can’t Get to Church? If you or someone you know would like to
receive Communion, but are home bound, or in a nursing or retirement residence and unable to get to Mass, call 713-667-9111.
Nursery: Ages birth to 2 years during Sunday 9:00 AM and
11:00 AM Masses at the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
St. Jude League Enrollment Membership Cards are available
in the Church by the St. Jude Shrine.
Teen RCIA: Teens who desire to become Catholic and have not
been baptized or received the sacraments, call the Youth Office,
713-663-3524.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
We return to our reflections on the rites of marriage with a
brief consideration of reforms from the Council of Trent.
When the Protestant Reformation took hold, the fairly recent
achievements of the Church in regard to the sacrament of
marriage were reviewed with a critical, reforming eye. In
general, Protestants returned to an earlier view that marriage
was a civil matter, although some said that the civil society
had to be in harmony with Christian teaching. In the Catholic
Church, the Council of Trent took the question up in 1563,
and decided to shore up its teaching on the sacramentality of
marriage. They identified many threats to this, including secret marriages and easy divorce. So they enacted laws that
still govern our practice today: to be valid, marriage consent
must be exchanged in the presence of a priest and two witnesses. Ever since Trent, marriages must also be announced
three weeks in advance to the community, and recorded in a
register. In some places in the world, the “banns” are still
posted in the public square. In the United States, parishes
sometimes publish the “banns” in the bulletin. Anyone who
has ever watched a soap opera has seen the standard scene
of a minister announcing gravely, “If there is anyone here
present who sees any reason why these two should not be
married . . .” This bit of drama has no place in the Catholic
liturgy, but survives among Protestants who broke with us
before Trent edited this cliff-hanger out of our public prayer. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the
Parish Registration form available at the Parish Office, at
www.svdp-houston.org or complete and return the Parish
Information Form below and a Registration Form will be
mailed to you.
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Domingo de la Divina Misericordia
3 de abril de 2016
© J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
SIGNOS Y MARAVILLAS
La gente ansía “algo seguro”, pruebas concretas que puedan ver y tocar. La curación de un enfermo, como
en la lectura de hoy de los Hechos, es ciertamente una prueba concreta de la acción divina. Pero así como
Jesús, al sanar a un enfermo, quería que la gente viera más allá de la curación física, también Pedro y los
apóstoles reciben el don de curar para que la gente se acerque a Dios. La enfermedad va más allá del cuerpo; Pedro y los apóstoles, y de hecho todas las personas que están hoy en algún ministerio, tienen a su cargo curar las almas. Y ahí es donde debemos dar un salto de fe, porque no podemos ver ni tocar cuando se
trata de curar las almas, pero nuestro corazón asiente y sabe lo que ha sucedido. No podemos ver, pero
debemos creer. En la segunda lectura, tomada del Apocalipsis, aparecen muchas imágenes que les son conocidas a aquéllos familiarizados con las Escrituras hebreas. El autor tiene una visión del cielo, visión que
sólo él ve, y se le ordena dar testimonio de Jesucristo, el Señor resucitado, que vive en el cielo y que ha
vencido la muerte y el pecado para siempre. Estamos llamados por fe a creer en su testimonio. No podemos ver, pero debemos creer.
BENDITOS LOS QUE HAN CREÍDO SIN HABER VISTO
El Evangelio de hoy según san Juan nos lleva junto a los discípulos, escondidos tras puertas cerradas con
llave, gimiendo y llenos de temor. Pero aun así Jesús viene a nosotros, porque nos conoce mejor que nosotros mismos. Sabe que tenemos la capacidad de difundir la palabra de salvación, de ser la iglesia de Cristo
en la tierra. Por eso viene y nos otorga el gran poder del Espíritu Santo, el poder que edificará la Iglesia, el
poder que difundirá la palabra. Pero no todos estaban allí. No todos creen. Tomás necesita más; quiere
pruebas concretas. Por eso Jesús regresa de nuevo, porque Tomás necesitaba verlo. Jesús amaba a Tomás,
y lo invita a aumentar su fe. Así también Jesucristo nos invita a todos nosotros a aumentar nuestra fe. Algunos quizás necesitamos milagros y signos, o aun portentos para creer. Pero muchos hemos recibido el
don de la fe sin necesidad de ver con nuestros propios ojos. Ayudémonos unos a otros a profundizar nuestra fe en el Señor resucitado.
Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 5:12–16; Salmo 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–24; Apocalipsis 1:9–11a, 12–13, 17–19;
Juan 20:19–31 Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
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UNIRSE A LA COMUNIDAD DE CREYENTES ¿Qué
te ayudará a tener fe? Las lecturas bíblicas de hoy hablan de
la fe y de la duda. Se “escribieron… para que ustedes
crean”, como nos dice hoy el pasaje del Evangelio de san
Juan (20:31). Tiene esto una cierta urgencia. En este Segundo Domingo de Pascua se nos lanza un desafío a unirnos a
la comunidad de creyentes –un sinnúmero de hombres y
mujeres que dan testimonio del poder de la fe de los Apóstoles. No hay duda que este poder viene de Jesucristo. La
segunda lectura, del libro del Apocalipsis, relata la visión
mística de Juan sobre el Hijo del Hombre, el cual proclama:
“Estuve muerto y de nuevo soy el que vive” (Apocalipsis
1:18). El Evangelio reúne a todos excepto a Tomás para ver
a Jesús resucitado y recibir de él el Espíritu Santo. Al igual
que Tomás, los que hemos llegado más tarde debemos tener
fe para poder tener vida. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
que nació en Polonia con la Hermana Faustina Kowalska
(1905-1938) canonizada en el 2000. La devoción a la Divina Misericordia se celebra el Segundo Domingo de Pascua
y durante todo el año orando la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia. En latinoamérica se ha ido extendiendo esta
devoción desde 1978 cuando fue aprobada por el Papa Paulo VI. En todas partes se puede encontrar la imagen de la
Divina Misericordia, Jesús de pie con rayos rojos y blancoazules que brillan desde su corazón hacia el mundo. Lleva
el lema: Jesús, confío en ti. La finalidad de esta devoción
es recordar al pecador que la misericordia de Dios es infinita e inagotable. Es una misericordia que debemos imitar
para que la paz pueda reinar en nuestros corazones y en
nuestra tierra. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Los bautismos en español Las pláticas de preparación
bautismal en español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada
mes con la excepción de julio. Nos reunimos a las 9:00
a.m. en la biblioteca del Centro Parroquial (segundo piso).
Para más información, hablar con Lucie Gardea después
de la Misa de español los domingos o al correo [email protected]. Requisitos:
 La familia deber estar registrada en la parroquia.
 Ambos padres deben asistir las pláticas.
 Se requiere una copia de la partida oficial de nacimiento del niño.
 Se requiere una copia de un documento oficial de identificación
 Se requiere un/una padrino y/o madrina.
 Los padrinos deben ser católicos completamente iniciados en la Fe. Deben ser mayores de 18 años. Si son
casados, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Los padrinos deben llevar una vida congruente con la Fe y la
misión que van a asumir.
 La cuota para las pláticas es $25 para las familias registradas en la parroquia. Si no son parroquianos, el costo
es $50. La cuota para personas tomando las clases como padrinos es $10.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Los apóstoles hacen muchas señales
y maravillas entre la gente. (Hch 5:12-16).
Salmo — La misericordia del Señor es eterna. Aleluya
(Salmo 118 [117]).
Segunda lectura — Juan, contagiado por el Espíritu,
tiene una visión del Señor glorificado (Apocalipsis 1:911a, 12-13, 17-19).
Evangelio — Jesús resucitado visita a los discípulos con
su paz y con el Espíritu. Tomás, ausente, duda de la
aparición de Jesús (Juan 20:19-31).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del
Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lc 1:26-38
Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Sal 34 (33):2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21
Domingo: Hch 5:27-32, 40b-41; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13;
Ap 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
Jóvenes de Luz St. Vincent de Paul
Somos un grupo de jóvenes adultos interesados en profundizar en nuestra fe a través de la
formación espiritual, el servicio, y actividades sociales que nos permitan
crecer en comunidad buscando imitar el
ejemplo de Jesús y las virtudes de nuestra Madre María.
Como jóvenes adultos, nos esforzamos en ser luz siendo
testigos de nuestra fe y así dar a conocer el mensaje del
Reino de Dios desde nuestra vida cotidiana. Nos reunimos
todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en el segundo piso del centro parroquial. Si desean agregarse a nuestra lista de contactos para recibir información acerca de nuestros eventos, pueden enviarnos un correo a [email protected]. ¡Los esperamos!
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Segundo Domingo de Pascua;
(Domingo de la Divina Misericordia)
Lunes: La Anunciación del Señor
Martes: San Vicente Ferrer
Jueves: San Juan Bautista de la Salle
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La Iglesia católica
es universal, extendida en diversas naciones y culturas. A
través de los siglos estas culturas han enriquecido la Tradición de la Iglesia con muchas tradiciones y devociones que
van más allá de su cultura de origen. La fiesta de la Divina
Misericordia es un buen ejemplo. Viene de una devoción
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