THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF HOLY GHOST
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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF HOLY GHOST
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF HOLY GHOST 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 PARISH PHONE NUMBERS: School Office…………..713-668-5327 Parish Fax……………...713-661-4645 Hispanic Ministry ……. 713-668-8681 Email: [email protected] Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) 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. John Gouger, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Thompson, C.Ss.R. Parochial Vicar Rev. Peter Voelker, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar Brother Patrick Concidine, C.Ss.R. Deacon: Mr. Robert Brueggerhoff April 15, 2012 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. (English) Saturday: 8:10 a.m. (English) Entresemana: 7:30 p.m. Martes y 7:00 p.m. Lunes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes (Spanish) HEARING IMPAIRED: Tune to 98.7 FM 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 ADULT EDUCATION Maria Crawford.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-0463 PASTORAL COUNCIL Kenneth Soledad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713-201-2142 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! 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 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 QUINCEAÑERAS Llame al - 713-668-8681 Please fill out “Parish Census Form” SPECIAL DEVOTIONS ¡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 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: Wednesdays - Religious Ed. Room - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Daily Rosary after the 8:10 a.m. Mass Page 2 Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) April 15, 2012 “ Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” - 1 John 5:5 DOUBT The desire to be able to prove the existence of a divinity has troubled humanity since human consciousness first became aware of the divine. To this very day we are fond of saying that any number of things—from sunsets to hot fudge sundaes—are “proof that there is a God.” We get so caught up in the story of “doubting Thomas” that we fail to notice that today’s Gospel gives us John’s account of Pentecost, the bestowing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples following the Resurrection. Thomas, evidently, missed out not only on seeing the Risen Christ, but receiving the Holy Spirit as well. This is not to be taken lightly and, perhaps, makes Thomas’ disbelief a bit easier to comprehend. It also makes his professing that Jesus is his Lord and God—the only time the New Testament explicitly refers to Jesus Christ as “God”—more remarkable. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 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. BLOOD DRIVE (Sunday, April 15) Our first BLOOD DRIVE for 2012 is TODAY Sunday, April 15 in the Community Center from 8:00am to 1:00pm. No appointment is necessary. Please come and give your greatest gift - “The Gift of Life”. Thanks and we hope to see you there! MOTHER’S MASS LEAGUE This year we will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 13th. One of the nicest ways to show how much you care is to enroll that special person in the Mother’s Mass League. Those enrolled in the league will share in a Mass each week from this Mother’s Day to next Mother’s Day. You may enroll your mother, living or deceased, grandmother, aunt, sister or that very special friend. Enrollment cards are available in the rectory office. Due the good response to the 12:10 noon mass, Father Jaime has decided to keep it through all Easter Time. All are invited to attend. %(&20($*$5'(1,1*$1*(/ If you have a green thumb, then we could use your help. We, as a parish, would like to establish a small volunteer group, of any age or sex, to help beautify our parish grounds. The Gardening Angels will meet on Saturday, April 21st at 9:00am in front of the Rectory. Please bring your own gardening tools. Fr. Andy appreciates your generosity in volunteering. See you Saturday! Fr. Andy TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today was once called in Latin “Dominica in albis,” or “Sunday in White,” because the church was full of newly baptized Christians wearing their white baptismal garments. Another old title, best forgotten, is “Low Sunday.” There’s nothing low about this festive Sunday in Easter, the eighth day since the first “Alleluia” rang out. In Christian tradition, the number eight is a symbol of fulfillment, transition, breaking through the sevenday rhythm of life to a new way of being. That is why many baptismal fonts have eight sides. The greatest feasts of our calendar are always extended for eight days, called an “octave.” In a way, this means that this first week of Easter is really considered to be one great day. This octave day of Easter sees the best features of Easter still vibrant: joyful alleluias, lush spring flowers everywhere, sprinkling with water, and a lavish table where the Lord gives us himself as bread and wine. For Orthodox Christians, today is the Easter feast, since their tradition requires that the Christian Passover cannot begin until the days of the Jewish Passover are ended. Page 3 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, April 15 7:00 - For the People 8:15 - María del Carmen Euceda 10:00 - Special Intention 11:30 - Tom Glaser+ 1:30- Valdemar & Dagoberto Segovia+ 5:00 - Emilio Elías & Alberto Sapon+ Thursday, April 19 8:10 - Jose & Josie Guerra+ 12:10 - Special Intention 7:00 - Amalia Solis Flores+ Monday, April 16 8:10 - Don Hood+ 12:10 - Special Intention 7:00 - María Vidal Cruz+ Saturday, April 21 8:10 - Garaleba & Family 5:00 - David Dacak+ Tuesday, April 17 8:10 - Special Intention 12:10 - Special Intention 7:30 - Jose Nava+ Wednesday, April 18 8:10 - Claus & Alma Becker+ 12:10 - Special Intention 7:00 - Miguel Say Friday, April 20 8:10 - Cita Ann Little+ 12:10 - Special Intention 7:00 - María del Carmen Euceda+ Sunday, April 22 7:00 - For the People 8:15 - Segundo Murillo+ 10:00 - Living & Deceased Gerson Lopes family 11:30 - Cindi Tait 1:30 - María de Londoño+ 5:00 - Antonio Quijano PLEASE PRAY FOR: THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY: Freda Anthony, wife of Shelley; Marlene Barrizkman, sister of Malinda Cully; Yolanda Bazan, wife of Xavier; Miresa Weezie Becerra; George Bergen; Ronnie Crank, son of Martha Crank; Louis Cashiola, brother of Ann Cashiola; Will Dugas, nephew of Joe Mumbach; Toan Hyunhn; Nancy Gaffney; Maria Gorena; Joseph Langan; Mary Beth Murphy; John Patrick Pike; Sally Rendon, cousin of Donie Pegram; Ruth Sanders, wife of Ralph; Jo Scalise, wife of James; Ida Sweeney, sister of Kathy, and, all those who are sick and homebound. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Catholic Charismatic Center Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:00 am to 4:30 Pm & Vigil Mass 4.45 PM This exciting conference is a day for women to worship, celebrate sisterhood in Christ, and grow in knowledge of God and holiness. Three dynamic speakers will inspire all who attend to become women of wisdom, faith, and purpose. For information and registration visit www.cccgh.com or call at 713-236-9977. HOLY GHOST SCHOOL “CATCH THE SPIRIT” AUCTION DINNER My Dear Parishioners, On behalf of the Holy Ghost School children, parents, and faculty, I wish to extend our deepest gratitude for your on-going support and commitment to our parish school. Please know that our God is ever aware of the many sacrifices you have made to continue to support Holy Ghost School and will indeed bless you for this. As you are aware, our annual “Catch the Spirit” Auction Dinner Gala took place on March 31 and below is listed the breakdown on the income and expenses. Blessings, S. Judy Scheffler, SSND Principal INCOME Tickets/donations Auction TOTAL $ 7,506.00 $18,511.00 $26,017.00 TOTAL ACTUAL EXPENSES $ 3,142.05 TOTAL GALA NET DONATED EXPENSES $ 4,432.00 $22,874.95 2012 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND As of 04/09/12 Our Parish Goal: Total participants: Total Paid $65,000.00 203 $29,872.80 We are a parish family and all need to help meet this mandatory parish goal. If you are one of the 192 participants who have made a pledge and/or donation, we sincerely thank you. If you have not made a pledge or donation please do so as soon as possible. We need the help of the entire parish family to attain our goal this year. To give online, please visit archgh.org/dsf/ Donate. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE As of 04/09/12 Church Construction/Parking Lot Capital Campaign Income New Balance $1,100,000.00 $ 838,872.58 $ 261,127.42 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). Page 4 Segundo Domingo de Pascua 15 de Abril, 2012 “Quien es el que vence al mundo? Sólo el que cree que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios” - 1 Juan 5:5 LA DUDA El deseo de ser capaz de demostrar la existencia de una divinidad tiene a la humanidad con problemas desde que por primera vez se hizo consciente de lo divino. Hasta el día de hoy nos gusta decir que un sinnúmero de cosas, desde puestas de sol hasta los helados de crema de chocolate, son “pruebas de que hay Dios”. Estamos tan atrapados en la historia de “Tomás el incrédulo” que no nos damos cuenta de que el Evangelio de hoy nos ofrece el relato de Juan acerca de Pentecostés, el descenso del Espíritu Santo sobre los discípulos después de la Resurrección. Tomás, evidentemente, se perdió no solo de ver a Cristo resucitado, sino también de recibir el Espíritu Santo. Esto no se debe tomar a la ligera y, quizás, hace que la incredulidad de Tomás sea un poco más fácil de comprender. También hace que su profesión de fe en que Jesús es su Señor y su Dios —la única vez que en el Nuevo Testamento hay una referencia explícita a Jesucristo como “Dios”— sea más notable. FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2012 As of 04/09/12 Nuestra meta es: $65,000.00 Número total de participantes 203 Total pagado $ 29,872.80 Somos una familia y todos necesitamos ayudar a cumplir nuestra meta obligatoria. Si usted es una de los 192 participantes que ya han hecho su compromiso o donación, sinceramente le agradecemos. Si usted aún no ha hecho su ofrecimiento, por favor hágalo lo antes posible. Necesitamos la ayuda de toda nuestra comunidad para llegar a nuestra meta este año. Para donar en línea, por favor visite arch.org/dsf/Donate. Ayúdenos a obtener nuestra meta parroquial de $65,000.00. CAMPAÑA DE DONACION DE SANGRE Domingo, 15 de Abril Hoy Domingo, 15 de Abril habrá donaciones de sangre en el gimnasio de las 8:00 a.m. hasta la 1:00 p.m. No es necesario tener cita, pero se necesita identificación. Siempre hay escasez de sangre y necesitamos su asistencia para continuar salvado vidas. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8 Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15 Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15 Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21 Domingo: Hch 3:13-15, 17-19; Sal 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a Informe de la Construcción en la Iglesia Construcción iglesia/parqueo Dinero de la Campaña Capital Dinero que se debe $1,100,000.00 -$ 838,872.58 $ 261,127.42 PARA CASARSE POR LA IGLESIA Hay preparación matrimonial el Sábado 5 de Mayo, 2012 a las 8:30 am en la oficina parroquial. Es para los novios, o personas ya casadas por el civil o viviendo juntos sin bendición de Dios. Para mayor información llame al 713-668-0463. 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 nuestras acciones, palabras y orar por ellos. LIGA DE LAS MISAS PARA LAS MADRES El 13 de Mayo, estaremos celebrando el día de las Madres. Una de las maneras de mostrar el amor a esa persona tan especial es inscribiéndola en la liga de misas. Todas las madres inscritas serán incluidas en una misa cada semana durante todo el año. Usted puede inscribir a su mamá, abuelas, tías y amigas vivas o difuntas. Puede recoger su tarjeta de inscripción en la rectoría de la iglesia. SEA UN ANGEL JARDINERO Si usted tiene Buena mano para la plantas. Le estamos necesitando. Nosostros como parroquia, queremos establecer un grupo de voluntarios, no importa el sexo ni la edad, para que nos ayuden a embellecer nuestras zonas verdes. Los Angeles Jardineros se reunirán el 21 de Abril a las 9:00am enfrente de la oficina parroquial. Por favor traiga sus propias herramientas para el jardín. Fr. Andy agredece su generosidad ayudando. Los esperamos el Sábado! Fr. Andy EL GRAN DOMINGO Los cincuenta días desde el Domingo de Pascua hasta Pentecostés se celebran con jubilosa exultación como un día de fiesta, o mejor aún, como un “gran domingo”. Estos por encima de todos los otros, son los días para cantar Aleluya. Page 5 Oficina Parroquial: Ministerio Hispano Norma Basurto 713-668-8681 713-668-0463 Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 pm. Sábado y Domingo: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MINISTERIOS HISPANOS GRUPOS LITÚRGICOS: GRUPOS de CRECIMIENTO: MINISTROS de EUCARISTÍA Juan y Delmy Chávez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-964-4702 LECTORES de ADULTOS Daysi Esquivel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-656-6471 CRECIMIENTO de ADULTOS: Julio Ramírez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-723-3410 GRUPO “APPRENDIENDO a VIVIR” Julio Cesar García . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-388-0956 LECTORES de JOVENES Eric y Maricela Castro. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 832-896-9595 Guillermo Rivera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-630-3427 CORO DE MISA JUVENIL Oswaldo Almazán. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRECIMIENTO de JOVENES 832-830-6673 BIENVENIDA GRUPO JÓVENES Esperanza Osorio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-257-3990 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN/COORDINADOR: Rolendio Anzueto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-410-3040 Julio Cubías ………………………………..713-823-3455 GRUPO DE INTERCESION Sofía Mejía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-989-6820 PAREJAS SAGRADA FAMILIA Domingo y María Pérez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-642-6164 281-933-6048 GRUPO de ORACIÓN JUVENIL Armando Rodríguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-628-2332 CRISTO ES LA UNICA ESPERANZA Celso Tacam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-518-9939 GRUPO de ADOLESCENTES Perla Vera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-352-5493 LEGION de MARIA Dalia Huerta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-564-1871 Ana Callejas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-641-4864 OTROS: CORO del GRUPO de ORACIÓN Grupo Ríos de Agua Viva Edwin Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-460-2868 CATECISMO—Presidenta Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-8681 QUINCEAÑERAS Norma Basurto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713-668-8681