scripture readings for the week of the trinity

scripture readings for the week of the trinity

NOTRE DAME CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
MARCH 27, 2016
From the Pastor
This Week in Our Parish
An ancient legend tells about a monk who discovered
the crown of thorns that had been pressed on Jesus’
head. Covered with blood, it was a horrible sight. The
monk took it with care and placed it on the side altar of
a church. The people glanced at it, and then turned
away. It reminded them of the ugliness and cruelty of
sin, their own sins. The crown of thorns remained there
until Easter morning when at sunrise, the monk made
his way into the church.
As he approached the altar, he detected a strange
fragrance. The sun was so bright that at first he could
not tell what had happened. The sun centered its rays
on the sharp thorns. From there emerged roses of rare
beauty and a most pleasing fragrance.
-Sunday, Mar. 27- EASTER SUNDAY
Mass Schedule – 4:00 a.m. (Salubong), 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,
11:00 a.m.(All in English), 1:00 p.m. (Español). 5:00 p.m. English)
NOTRE DAME YOUTH PRESENTS
Isn’t the legend simply beautiful and true? Because it
illustrates the power of Christ’s death and
Resurrection, which conquered sin and death and
replaced it with grace and life; which transformed the
cross from an instrument of death and punishment into
a source of life and salvation; which brought forth a
beautiful rose from an ugly thorn.
Easter Egg Hunt after the 11 am and 1 pm Masses-with
special guest the Eastern Bunny-@ Mary’s Courtyard.
For kids up to 4th grade. Bake sale + picture with Eastern
Bunny in the Parish Hall 9 am – 2 pm
-2:30 p.m. Baptisms in Spanish-Church
Indeed the Resurrection packs power – the very power
of God which can draw out good from evil and write
straight with crooked lines. And so each time we love
again after having our love rejected, we share in the
power of the resurrection. Each time we trust again
after having our trust betrayed, we share in the
resurrection. Each time we hope again, after our hope
has been smashed into pieces, we share in the
resurrection. Each time we pick up the pieces again, we
share in the power of the resurrection.
And so Easter is not just the promise of resurrection
after we die, but we can experience it here and now. The
tomb which imprisons, which is dark, which is closed in
itself, which smells of death simply could not contain
Jesus’ body. The empty tomb attests to his rising from
the dead.
The invitation for us is to let him empty the tomb that
encloses us in our selfishness and unwillingness to
forgive, the tomb that darkens our relationships, the
tomb that steals and stifles the joy in our homes.
From all of us, the clergy and staff of Notre Dame,
a graced and happy Easter!
Your brother and friend,
Fr. Roland
A little tickler
A singing band called “The Resurrection” was scheduled to
perform in a church. But because of a snowstorm, it was
rescheduled indefinitely. The pastor put this big sign outside the
church, “The Resurrection is Postponed.”
--2:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena – Chapel
--Monday, Mar. 28- Mass at 7:00 p.m. only
ALL PARISH OFFICES ARE CLOSED
--6:15 p.m. Divine Mercy-Novena-Chapel
--8:00 p.m. Scriptural Rosary-Chapel
--Tuesday, Mar. 29- Mass at 6:15 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.
-12:15 p.m. Day by Day Group-Meeting Room-CCE Building
--6:00 p.m. Divine Mercy-Novena-Chapel
--7:00 p.m. Adult Faith Formation -Bishop Odin
--7:00 p.m. Choir Practice-Church
--7:30 p.m. Novena-St. Joseph-Chapel
--7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts-St. Maria Goretti Room
–Wednesday, Mar. 30-Mass at 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
--6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy-Novena-Chapel
--6:30 p.m. Holy Hour for Vocations-Church
--6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry-St. Maria Goretti Room
--7:00 p.m. That Man is You-Parish Hall
--7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts-Community Center
--7:30 p.m. Rosario-Español-Chapel
--7:30 p.m. Neo Cats-Meeting-Alleluia-Noah’s Ark & Room “A”
--8:00 p.m. Devotion Our Mother of Perpetual Help-Church
-Thursday, Mar. 31- Mass at 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
-12:15 p.m. Day by Day Group-Meeting Room-CCE Building
--6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy-Novena-Chapel
--7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer-Bishop Odin
--7:30 p.m. Legion of Mary-Room “B”- CCE Building
--8:00 p.m. Intercessory Prayer-Chapel
-11:00 p.m. Precious Blood-Chapel
--Friday, Apr. 1- Mass at 6:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
--9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy-Novena-Chapel
--7:30 p.m. Lord’s Flock Prayer Group-Alleluia Room
--7:30 p.m. Divine Mercy-Chapel
--8:00 p.m. Sacred Heart-Chapel
--8:00 p.m. Totus Tuus Prayer Group-Parish Hall
--Saturday, Apr. 2- Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)
--9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy-Novena-Chapel
--9:00 a.m. Lady of Lourdes-Meeting Room
--4:00 p.m. African Choir: Room “G”-CCE Building
--7:00 p.m. Neocatecumenate-Parish Hall
Continues…
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD (EASTER SUNDAY)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
--Sunday, Apr. 3- SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER OR
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
Sunday, Mar. 27– RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Mass Schedule – 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.(All in English),
1:00 p.m. (Español). 5:00 p.m. English)
Easter Sunday SOLEMNITY WITH OCTAVE
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES BY THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Acts 10: 34a, 37-43; Col 3: 1-4; Jn 20: 1-9
BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS
--4:00 a.m.
Salubong Mass
Coffee and Fellowship by the Group Mother of Perpetual Help after
--7:00 a.m.
All the sick of the Parish
the A.M. Masses in the Community Center
--9:00 a.m.
All Youth of Notre Dame
CCE Classes: 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. 1st-8th, Conf-I & Conf-II (English)
-11:00 a.m.
All Notre Dame Parishioners
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11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 & 6 (Español)
--1:00 p.m.
Todos los Miembros de Notre Dame
--2:15 p.m.
Catholic Mothers-Parish Hall
--5:00
p.m.
All Notre Dame Families
--3:00 p.m. Holy Spirit- Prayer Group-Allelluia Room
Monday,
Mar.
28MONDAY IN OCTAVE OF EASTER
--3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy-Prayer & Benediction –Church
Acts 2: 14, 22-33; Mt 28: 8-15
--7:00 p.m.
Marta Correa (Birthday)
Tuesday, Mar. 29-TUESDAY IN OCTAVE OF EASTER
Acts 2: 36-41; Jn 20: 11-18
There is NO class on these days:
--6:15 a.m.
Juan Rubio (Birthday)
--6:30 p.m.
Juana Umaña (Birthday)
Wednesday, Mar. 30-WEDNESDAY IN OCTAVE OF EASTER
Acts 3: 1-10; Lk 24: 13-35
--6:15 a.m.
Angela Nguyen (Birthday)
-7:00 p.m.
Vocations
Thursday, Mar. 31-THURSDAY IN OCTAVE OF EASTER
Acts 3: 11-26; Lk 24: 35-48
--6:15 a.m. Rosie Capalad (Birthday)
--7:00 p.m. Gloria Abacan +
Friday, Apr. 1- FRIDAY IN OCTAVE OF EASTER
In collaboration with other community organizations
Acts 4: 1-12; Jn 21: 1-14
PCCI * PNAMH * FCNA-MH * FACT * PAMET
--6:15 a.m. Anthony Thekkekara +
BICOL USA HOUSTON * OTHERS
-10:00 a.m. Lien Thi Nguyen
--7:00 p.m. Ramon Etcheverri +
Invites you to SAVE THE DATE for its
Saturday, Apr. 2-SATURDAY IN OCTAVE OF EASTER
th
Acts 4: 13-21; Mk 16: 9-15
--8:00 a.m.
Veronica Rojas (Birthday)
--5:00 p.m.
Benita Cinco (Birthday)
Sunday, Apr. 3– SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Saturday, April 9, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CCE SCHEDULE
Sunday/Domingo: MARCH 27
Monday/Lunes: MARCH 28
Tuesday/Martes: MARCH 29
CLASSES RESUME ON APRIL 3
HOUSTON MILLENNIUM LIONS CLUB
14 Annual Lions Share
Health Fair
NOTRE DAME Catholic Church Community Center
FREE SERVICES
Blood Tests: Blood Pressure screening, Blood sugar testing
Physical mobility & Flexibility Screening
Dental screening – Vision screening
Consultation with Physician – Stroke education
Chiropractor Consultation – Legal Consultation
Hep. C Screening – Tai Chi – Gold Card application
Fecal Occult Blood Testing (colon cancer screening)
Cancer prevention
Contacts for Health Care Providers/Volunteers/
Vendor Exhibits:
Archie Zalun: 832-541-1744
Chona Sano:
832-860-1732
Nora Peralta: 281-844-6087
Vic Melgarejo: 281-777-6284
Vangie Villanueva: 832-274-5657 Arlita Pang:
713- 248-0355
Suzzette Kirchner: 281-844-3758
Nida May:
832-668-9286
Joven Villanueva: 281-235-9933
Henry Santos: 832-692-8658
Madie Crisostomo: 281-807-0772 Joy Verde:
832-368-6615
Ellen Gumtang: 713-345-0400 Nina De Vera: 281-796-5736
Zeny Alabbasi:
832-597-5040 Necoy Garraton: 281-851-3255
or Sunday of Divine Mercy
Acts 5: 12-16: Rv 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20: 19-31
--7:00 a.m.
Maria & Virgilio Lazaga +
--9:00 a.m.
All Parishioners
-11:00 a.m.
Jeannette Stanbury +
--1:00 p.m.
Gabino Martinrz +
--5:00 p.m.
Warren Bourgeois +
Sanctuary Candles burning for the Healing of:
ROBERTO S. PATERNO
MUSIC FOR SUNDAY MARCH 27
MASSES IN ENGLISH
ENT # 391 OFFT # 428 CMN # 510, & # 647 CLOSING # 400
MISA EN ESPAÑOL
ENT # 700 OFRT # 400 CMN # 521 y # 524 DESPD # 399
NOTRE DAME CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
MARCH 27, 2016
Pray for our Ill Brothers and Sisters
Johnny Abernaehy, Noe Alvarado, Carlos Andrés, Adam Aweihan,
Cicila Akuche, ,Pedro Apigo, Georgie Badough Bazon, Sam Barletta,
Sarah Barker, Agnes & Tom Batovich, Jeanette Bender, Lucila &
Jessica Benitez, Alice Bremer, Kathryn Boehlert, Ruby Borzilleri, Elena
Bustillo, Mary & William Campbell, Sylvia Castillo, Felipe Castillo,
Rosie Capalad, Lydia Cevilla, David Cevilla, Barbara Collier, Robert
Cordua, Rosa Cortes, Beverly Chisom, Dolly Cyganski, Derek Day,
Gary Deloch, Marco Delgado, Maribel Diaz, Angelo Delano, Anabel
Dominguez, Alodie Efamba, Meme Escamilla, Violeta Estrella, Gabriel
Esquivel, Raymond Fernandez, Alvin Fernandez, Bonifacio Figueroa,
Joe Fiore, Sr., Paul Folse, Valma Frierson, Micca Gonzalez, Jonathan
Gordon, Oscar Gregorio, Jr., Jesús Gonzalez, Ana Gordo, Orlando,
Pedro and Miriam Guana, Emma Guerrero, Ira Gutierrez, John Harding,
Mary Hardison, Cooper Hecker, Melissa Hernandez, Ethan Ho, Ka Ho,
Stephen Holder, Cameron Howard, Cliff Howard, Corinne Howard,
Norman Jackson, Roderick Jackson, Gary Janak, Cary Kearns, Sidonia
Klekar, Trisha Koch, Yvonne Koubos, Pat Kruczlnicki, Frances
Kuczynski, Debbie Lambert, Albert & Wanda Lopez, Henry Lopez,
Ramón Lorenzo, Hannah Lourdes, Debra Miller, Ofelia Oforegbu,
Helen O’Connor, Gaston Okoro, Paulina Onuoha, Bryan Orduño, Isaac
Ostler, Paco, Raymond Pagano II, Rosi Piñon, Kala Mcclure, Diego
Mateo, Mercedes Machuca, Isabelo & Marciana Magpantay, Majorie
McMillon, Joan McMillian, Isabel B. Manulid, Connie Marks, Francisco
Martinez, Alfred Mikula, Carolyn More, Margie Moreno, Vina Moreno,
Ana Muco, Pat Milford Murphy, Tuyet Nguyen, Elva Perricone, Kevin
Pervis, Christine Poltorak, Zina Pryor, Joe Rios, Mike Rios, Jay & Adele
Rogers, Benito Rodriguez, Mercedita Rodriguez, Emilio Rodriguez,
Joanne Romero, Miguela & Filepe Rosales, Rosa Rojas, Mitchell Rios,
Brandon Rivera, Joe Sanchez, José Salazar, Joseph Santos, Rudy
Sasmita, Julieta Saravia, Cathy Sparks, Onesimo Segovia, Margaret
Sekal, Josephine Spurr, Dorothy Sollenberger, Jo Ann Sousa, Rose
Smith, Sam Sutera, Albin Telke, Mary Tenney, Olga Thorn, Leila
Thompson, Deborah Tran, Nick Trichel, Christine Trevino, Richard
Treviño, Frank Trimborn, Frances Van, Elia Vazquez, Teresa Vazquez,
Linda Vega, Walter Vente, Cloris D.Velasquez, Francisca Villalobos,
Pedro Villaycana, Pat Weatherby, Mildred Weaver, Anna
Wyszogrodzki, Jay Yeagar, Alejandro Zapata, Nicholas Zanella.
PARISH SUPPORT
Parish Weekly Need $16,500.00
Collection 3/20/2016
Regular Collection ………..…..…….…..….……$13,571.05
Faith Direct…………………..………….………..$2,367.50
Total Sunday Collection…………………………$15,938.55
Novena…………………………….…………….. …..$359.56
Poor Box ……………………….…………..…….…$169.82
“United in the Journey” CCIII
Collected Sunday, Mar. 20...…. ..........…..…….$07,320.85
Faith Direct:………………………….…..……….$1,278.34
Total Sunday, Mar. 20..……. …....………$08,599.19
D S F SUMMARY REPORT—2016
Activity Thru: 03/21/2016
Parish Goal:……………………….……………..….$105,000
Total Amount Paid:……………………..…..….….… $36,629.09
Total Amount Pledged:………………..……..……... $86,902.50
Total Number of Participant:………………..………….419
Average Participant Pledge:………,,,,……..…………$207.40
Paid Under Goal……………………………………$68,370.91
Pledged Under Goal……………………..….…………$18,097.50
Percent of Goal Paid:………….………………………34.88 %
Homebound
Janet Bereznak, Geraldine Boudreaux, Mary Botelo, Keith Burns, Mary
Cusick, Marie Canalito, Jessie Carrolez, Joseph Chrustek, Peggy
Drinkard, Pauline Dattalo, Allen Francis, Avis Hartley, Polly Holden,
Theresa Hartman, Chester Juszczyk, Marty Lacy, Jordan Landry,
Magdelena Meline, Beatrice Maris, Joe Martin, Stella Munis,
Magdalen Nzskwu, Omowunmi Osinowo, Flora Pavon, John Perez,
Maria Nenita Robico, Gerry Trepagnier, Chester Urban, Luis Valdivieso,
Rosa Waguespack, Martha Weaver Perry Weaver , Don Weglar,
Joyce Willis, Beverly Wood, Mary Zimmerman.
RCIA
Classes are held each Monday in the Parish Hall from 6:45 p.m. to
9:15 p.m. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church or you
are a previously baptized Catholic in need of sacramental
preparation, we invite you to stop by and visit with us.
MYSTAGOGIA
Apr.
04Prayer ans Spirituality
Catechist:
Dina Calonge
Apr.
11Corporal/Spiritual works of Mercy
Catechist:
Lee Gaspard
RICA
(RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS)
Easter Flower Fund
In kindness and love for your church please consider
contributing to our Easter Flower Fund. Flowers may
be donated in memory of someone dear to you or for
any intention. Envelopes are located in the wooden
racks in the Narthex. You may place them in the
collection basket or bring them to the Parish Office.
Las clases se Celebran cada Lunes en el Centro Comunitario de 6:45
a 9:15 p.m.. Si Ud. está interesado en unirse a la Iglesia Católica o si
ya fue bautizado Católico y necesita preparación sacramental, los
invitamos a que vengan y nos visiten.
MISTOLOGIA
Apr.
04Oración y Espiritualidad
Catequista:
Carmen Martinez
Apr.
11La Iglesia y la Doctrina Social
Catequista:
Gerardo Salazar
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD (EASTER SUNDAY)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Del Pastor:
EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA
Una historia legendaria dice acerca de un monje que
descubrió la corona de espinas que estuvo presionando la
cabeza de Jesús. Cubierta con sangre, era una visión horrible.
El monje la tomó con cuidado y la colocó al lado del altar de
una iglesia. La gente la miraba, y se alejaban. Les recordaba
de la fealdad y lo cruel del pecado, de sus mismos pecados. La
corona de espinas permaneció en ese lugar hasta la mañana
de la Pascua cuando al amanecer, el monje llegó a la iglesia.
Mientras se acercaba al altar, el detectaba una fragancia
extraña. El sol brillaba tanto que al principio no podia decir
que había pasado. El sol centraba sus rayos en las afiladas
espinas. De allí salían rosas de una extraña belleza y una
fragancia bastante agradable.
¿No es la leyenda simplemente bella y verdadera? Porque
ilustra el poder de la muerte Resurrección de Jesucristo, qué
conquistó el pecado y la muerte y los reemplazó con la gracia
y la vida; qué transform la cruz de un instrument de castigo y
muerte en una fuente de salvación y vida; qué dió vida a una
bella rosa, de una horrible espina.
Ciertamente la Resurrección guarda poder – el mismo poder
de Dios qué puede sacar lo bueno de lo malo y escribir líneas
rectas de las líneas retorcidas. Y así cada vez que amamos
después de que nuestro amor ha sido rechazado,
compartimos el poder de la resurrección. Cada vez que
confiamos nuevamente después de que nuestra confianza ha
sido traicionada, compartimos en la resurrección. Cada vez
que volvemos a tener esperanza, después de que nuestra
esperanza ha sido hecha pedazos, compartimos en la
resurrección. Cada vez que recogemos los pedazos
nuevamente, nosotros compartimos en la resurrección.
Así que la Pascua no es solamente la promesa de la
resurrección después de que morimos, pero la podemos
experimentar aquí y ahora. La tumba que nos aprisiona, que
es oscura, que está cerrada por si misma, que huele a muerte
simplemente no pudo detener al cuerpo de Jesús. La tumba
vacía da testimonio de su resurrección de entre los muertos.
La invitación para nosotros es que lo dejemos a él vaciar la
tumba que nos mantiene en nuestro egoismo y poca
disposición al perdón, la tumba que oscurece nuestras
relaciones, la tumba que roba y reprime la alegría en nuestros
hogares.
De parte de todos nosotros, el clero y el personal de Notre
Dame, ¡ una feliz y bendita Pascua!
Su hermano y amigo,
Padre Rolando
Una cosquillita:
Un grupo de cantantes llamado “La Resurrección” estaba
programado para dar un recital en la iglesia. Pero, porque hubo
una tormenta de nieve, se programó para una fecha futura
indefinida. El pastor puso un rótulo bastante grande afuera de la
iglesia, “La Resurrección se ha suspendido.”
Domingo 27 de Marzo- DOMINGO DE RESURRECCION
--1:00 p.m. Misa en Español-Iglesia
--2:30 p.m. Bautizos en Español-Iglesia
Lunes 28 de Marzo- Misa 7:00 p.m. solamente (Inglés)
TODAS OFICINAS DE LA PARROQUIA CERRADAS
Martes 29 de Marzo--7:00 p.m. El Catecismo-Adultos- Salón de Conferencias
Miércoles 30 de Marzo
--7:00
--7:00
--7:30
--8:00
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Taller Oración y Vida-Adultos-Salón “D”
Coro en Español-Salón “F”
Rosario en Español-Capilla
Apostolado de la Cruz
Jueves 31 de Marzo.--7:00 p.m. Taller de Oración y Vida-Jóvenes-Salón Parroquial
--7:00 p.m. Formación Ministerio Cristiano-Centro Comunitario
--7:00 p.m. ELI-Grupo de Oración-Salones “F” y “G”
Viernes 1 de Abril--6:00
--7:00
--7:00
--7:30
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Legión de María-Jóvenes-Salón “E” Edificio de CCE
Solo para Parejas-Salones “D” y “F”-Edificio de CCE
ELI- Grupo de Oración-Salón “G”-Edificio de CCE
Grupo Jesús de Nazarét- Salón “A”-Edificio de CCE
Sábado 2 de Abril
--9:00 a.m. Hijos e Hijas de María-Salón Aleluya
--7:00 p.m. Junta Mensual-Ministerio Hispano-Salón Aleluya
Domingo 3 de Abril-
--1:00 p.m. Misa en Español-Iglesia
Bautizos de RICA en Español
You Are Cordially Invited to Celebrate
Fr. Luke’s 42nd Birthday and
13th Priesthood Anniversary
Saturday April 16, 2016 5:00 pm Mass
Reception 7:00 pm Community Center
Dinner - Dance
First Come…First Seated
Donation: $30.00 per Guest
RSVP: Carina Agustin 832-5742300 Sylvie Cinco 832-5786644
FERIA DE SALUD Sábado 9 de Abril, 2016 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Centro Comunitario de Notre Dame
Gran Variedad de Servicios, ¡GRATIS!
Doctor, Quiroprático, Sangre, Visión,Dental, etc..