March 6, 2016, Fourth Sunday 0f Lent

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
6800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025-1405
713-667-9111, FAX 713-667-3453, WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG
March 6, 2016, Fourth Sunday of Lent
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 Communication,
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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March 6, 2016, Fourth Sunday 0f Lent
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
It may seem like an epidemic of self-confessions has affected way too many people
around the world. Rather than making use of the confessional as Jesus asks, we tell everyone
else. Of course if it’s not Facebook than Twitter or Instagram, etc.,
etc., etc. There are many ways people misuse the Internet and by
doing so put themselves at risk.
I encourage all of us to subscribe to CovenantEyes or another such
service to help ourselves and our family to be responsible and accountable to one another about our Internet usage. One of the things I like about
CovenantEyes is their commitment to Christian values and the many articles, E-books
about the effects of porn on our brains and souls.
Some will read this and wonder why they might subscribe because they are adults and
have no need of a content filtering program or accountability. One very good reason I
propose is good example. We can tell our children, relatives, friends, etc. that we have
an accountability partner.
No one is so holy that temptation cannot lure you or me into sin. If we think, “I’ll never
do that;” Satan comes after us like gangbusters. He does all in his limited power to drag down the proud. Any of
us could fall. Having an accountability partner helps keep a more humble attitude about ourselves which is always
a good thing. St. Augustine wrote, The three most important virtues for the spiritual life are, humility, humility,
humility.
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Speaking of confessions, here are added times to avail yourself of this merciful sacrament. I repeat my plea
that you not wait until the last day or two. We get in the situation that we cannot hear all the confessions because
there are too many people and so few priests.
EXTRA TIMES:
MONDAY MARCH 7
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
THURSDAY-MARCH 10 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
MONDAY MARCH 14
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
THURSDAY-MARCH 17 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
SATURDAY MARCH 19
MONDAY MARCH 21
6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY-MARCH 23 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
8:30 AM — 10:00 AM
FRIDAY MARCH 25
9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
SATURDAY MARCH 26
OF COURSE WE HAVE OUR REGULAR TIMES ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS.
Also, please take some time before you actually enter the confessional. Know what you are going to say so
that your confession does not take an overly long time. The confessional is not a time for counseling about problematic items in one’s life. If each confession takes only four minutes a priest can only hear fifteen confessions in
an hour.
We are so fortunate to be able to receive the mercy of God in so many ways. This sacrament of mercy is a
wonderful testament to God’s love for you and me. When you make your confession in preparation for Easter, be
sure to count your blessings.
Pax et bonum,
Msgr. Bill
Mass Intentions for the Week
Coffee & Donuts in the MJFC
March 7 to March 13
Today, Following 7, 9 & 11a.m. Masses
Join us, all are welcome!
Monday, March 7, Lenten Weekday
6:45 AM - Tag Green †, Crispin de la Cruz †
12:10 PM - Tony & Mary Fazzino †, Alice Smith †
Monthly Collection for the Poor
Tuesday, March 8, Lenten Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - Emily Alexander †, George Ellison Morgan †
7:00 PM - Jan Karwowski †
This weekend the second collection will be for the poor.
We invite you to share in the work of helping those in
need by giving to this collection. Your donation will be
shared wisely and with love for our
brothers and sisters who are in need.
Wednesday, March 9, Lenten Weekday
6:45 AM - Harry Smith †
12:10 PM - Susie Magdaleno †
Thursday, March 10, Lenten Weekday
6:45 AM - Sally Gomez †
8:15 AM - Randal Lau
12:10 PM - Richard Faust †
Thank you for your generosity!
Friday, March 11, Lenten Weekday
6:45 AM - Marguerite †, Tag Green †
8:15 AM - John Fossati
12:10 PM - Wilburn Banks †, Jane Hébert †
Saturday, March 12, Lenten Weekday
8:15 AM - Mark Aguhar †, Maribel Torres' Dad †
5:00 PM - Natalie & Anthony Luprete Sr. †,
Jane Hundley Hebert †
Sunday, March 13, FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
7:00 AM - Xavi Leonardo Portillo †
9:00 AM - Intentions of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul †
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - Thomas Michael †
3:00 PM - Thomas Michael †
5:00 PM - Kuriakose Koduvathara †
Sacrament of the Sick
We need you! Thank you for participating.
There will be Anointing of the Sick
after the 12:10 PM Mass every second
Wednesday of the month.
Our next Mass of Healing with Anointing will be this
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 following the 12:10 PM.
Stewardship Offering
Catholic Relief Services Special Collection This
Sunday, March 6, 2016 your generosity will help reunite
families, teach valuable life skills to those seeking a better
life, and provide humanitarian aid to those most
vulnerable.
February 28, 2016, Third Sunday of Lent
Offertory:
$ 42,988.68
Other Charitable:
$
570.00
Total Contributions:
$ 43,558.68
Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
Mary Thompson
Alberto Galicinao
Ms. Bobby Evans
May they rest in the peace of Christ.
First round baskets passed are for the Offertory and the second
rectangular baskets are for the Second Collection.
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EVENTS AT SVDP
KC Lenten Fish
Fry
SVDP Welcoming Committee
When you joined the parish did you feel
welcome? Would you like to be one who offers
a welcoming smile and warm greeting to those
who come to celebrate with us?
Please come and enjoy a delicious Fish Fry
Dinner starting at 5:30 pm and ending at 8:30 pm.
You can come either before or after the 7pm
Stations of the Cross. Drive thru is also available.
This ministry will not take a lot of your time,
only your commitment to reach out.
Our mission is to welcome new parishioners
into the SVDP Parish Family.
We are having the KC Fish Fry on the following days:
Friday March 11 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Friday March 18 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
We will provide orientation materials along
with quarterly social gatherings for new members.
Get to know some great saints!
March 7 thru May 23, 7-8:30p.m.
MJFC
If you are interested or would like information,
please contact: Mary Gosline, 713-663-3546
or [email protected].
Monday, March 7, we will begin our study
of the memoir, "My Life with the Saints"
by James Martin, SJ.
News from the Thursday Night Bible Study...
Father Martin takes us through his spiritual development by way of his personal relationship with the saints
and modern Catholics who inspired him. The product
of a lukewarm Catholic family, his life on Wall Street
left him joyless. A chance encounter with a TV show
about Thomas Merton led him to consider a vocation to
the priesthood. For more information, contact Joan
Gilliland, [email protected]. All are welcome
to attend the introductory meeting in the Parish Center
March 7. First full session will be held March 28, when
we will discuss chapters 1-4.
Note Schedule Change: the Thursday night bible
study group is doing a Lenten study for the month
of March--Catholic Way Bible Study's program
"The Passion" with presenter Lavinia Espirito.
"It is a wonderful experience to discover a new saint.
For God is greatly magnified and marvelous in each
one of His saints: differently in each individual
one." (Thomas Merton)
On April 7th, the group will begin Bishop Robert
Barron's study, "Priest, Prophet, King".
All interested adult members of the parish are
welcome. For formation call Joan, 713-408-3556,
or email [email protected].
St. Vincent de Paul Book Club
We will meet Wednesday, March 9, 10:30
a.m., in MJFC 206.
A big thank you … to the 40 donors who gave at the
Parish Blood Drive on February 28, 2016.
A total of 46 blood products were provided. We also
had a number of other folks who tried to donate but
were deferred; please try again.
Thank you for responding to the call of love
and mercy.
The March selection is The Time Keeper
by Mitch Albom. It is available at the public libraries and new and used from online
and retail booksellers.
If you have any questions, please contact
Mary Ann Beachler at 713-665-0086 or
[email protected].
Next blood drive is April 24.
Mark your calendars!
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Adult Faith Formation
Studies that are free* and open to all.
Walk-ins are welcome.
All held in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
*most studies use an opƟonal
study guide which has a small fee
Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry
Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We sit together
front left in the Church.
Upcoming Life Teen Events - SVdP Youth Ministry
Mondays:
• 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]
• Faith Study: Jesus and the End Times by Dr. Brian Petrie.
Four week video study (1 hour per session) Feb. 29 and March 7
& 14. Free and no materials necessary. Contact Michael Cantu
for more info at [email protected] or 832-470-0631.
• Divine Mercy Study Group: Prayer & Study Message of Divine
Mercy, 7pm, Contact Almanubia Cespedes 281-799-0749
meets on Sundays, 6:30-8pm in the Family Center, upstairs,
Youth Room. All High School Students are welcome.
March 6 - Care for God’s Creation
Christ for each teen. Contact Nick or go to the website for
more information
Covecrest Summer Camp: May 30 - June 5th
Info or Signup?
Email Nick LaRocca, [email protected]
Tuesdays:
• That Man is You Men’s Group: The Spirit of Nazareth, 6am,
Contact- Chris Duffel – [email protected]
• Rediscover Jesus Book Study: 10:30am-Noon,
Contact Joan Gilliland – [email protected]
• Consoling the Heart of Jesus: Book Study by Fr. Gaitley, starts
Jan. 26th –March 15th, 7pm
Contact Almanubia Cespedes, 281-799-0749
• Adult Confirmation Classes: 8 weeks, Spring 2016, Orientation
on March 8th, 7pm, Registration opens in 2016
Contact Nick LaRocca, [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.
Wednesdays:
• Rediscover Jesus Book Study- , 6:15am – 7:15am
Contact- Monica Aquila – [email protected]
• Women’s Rosary & Book Study- Rediscover Jesus Book7:30pm – 9pm Contact- DeAnn Ennis or Kym Bellard –
[email protected] or [email protected]
Thursdays:
• Bible Study : “The Passion”, by Catholic Way Bible Study, 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]
ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
St. Anne’s Society is an organization of mothers at St.
Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. For more information
on becoming a member, to renew your membership or
activities
go to www.stvincentcatholicchurch.org >
Organizations > St. Anne’s Society. Take advantage of
the knowledge and love within our Parish and come join
us in the St. Anne’s Society. There is a place for you here.
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]
• Rediscover Jesus Book Study: 10:30am-Noon,
Contact Nick LaRocca, [email protected]
Norma L. McLellan St. Anne's Society Book Club
Sunday, March 06, 2pm, Museum of Fine Arts
VBS - Volunteer Sign up Sunday, June 05, SVdP
VBS June 6-10, 9am - 12pm for Children entering PreK5th Fall 2016, $30/child, open to families of St. Vincent
de Paul Parish
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Adult Life Ministries
Senior Bus Trip Please let Elaine know if you will not be
going on the trip to Orange on March 16. A number of
people are on the waiting list and would appreciate the
opportunity to take your place. Please dress according to
the weather. All time will be spent outside except for the
short time for lunch. Sun screen is recommended as well
as comfortable shoes and rain gear if such is in the forecast. Boarding is at 6:30 am so all can be signed in and
ready to hear final instructions before the bus leaves
promptly at 7:00 am.
The next trip which is scheduled for Wednesday April 6
will be to Waco. The agenda includes a self-guided tour
of the Texas Ranger Museum and a guided walk through
an archeological dig recently named the Waco Mammoth
National Monument. You may sign up with a prepayment of $10. 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 a 6:30.
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 if required by the teacher. Come and find out how much fun it can be to learn a
new language with others in a classroom environment.
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: Begins. again Apr. 5, Tuesdays, 10am
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: Coming soon.
Italian II: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in 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.
Opening Doors Another six-week session for Opening
Doors will begin 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.
John XXIII Study Group This group meets on Mondays
from 10:00 – 11:00 in Room 208A of the MJFC 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.
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.
Young at Heart
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 2:30 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 among 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!
Our next meeting will be March 20, 2016 at 2:30.
Film Presentation: What All Catholics Should Know About Mary
Pizza Party provided by Dana Reeder with Home Care Assistance.
**Special thanks to Nelda Valdes for her February presentation: ‘What Prayer Personality Are You?’
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Saints and Special Observances
Parish Information
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Friday:
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.
Fourth Sunday of Lent; Girl Scout Sunday
Ss. Perpetua and Felicity
St. John of God
St. Frances of Rome
Abstinence
Today’s Readings
First Reading — God’s people enter the promised land,
observe the Passover, and eat of the produce of the land
(Joshua 5:9a, 10-12) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a.
Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord
(Psalm 34) or Psalm 23.
Second Reading — We are now ambassadors for Christ
(2 Corinthians 5:17-21) or Ephesians 5:8-14.
Gospel — We must rejoice when our brother who was
dead in sin repents and comes back to life (Luke 15:1-3,
11-32) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
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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.
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.
Readings For The Week
Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30
Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47
Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11; Alternate
readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11;
Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
Rosary Monday Through Friday
Come join us for the Rosary Mon.-Fri., 11:30am, in the
Adoration Chapel. We also need volunteers to help
lead the Rosary. Contact: [email protected] if you
can help.
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Sunday Nursery Available
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.
Children 1-24 Months. Let them play
while you pray during the 9am and 11am
Masses. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail
Family Center. No Fees
Parish Information Form
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Change of name/address/phone #
____
Send New Parishioner Registration Form
The Nursery will be closed on Easter
Sunday. Your children are welcome
Easter Early Bulletin Deadlines
Name _______________________________________
Email items to [email protected]
Address _____________________________________
3/27/16 Bulletin Articles
are due Thursday, 3/10/16
City _____________________ Zip _______________
Phone#(h) ________________ (w)________________
4/3/16 Bulletin Articles
are due Monday, 3/21/16
Email _______________________________________
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ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CLASSES
• ARE
BAPTIZED CATHOLIC, HAVE RECEIVED 1ST
COMMUNION, BUT NEVER RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION (USUALLY DONE IN MIDDLE OR HIGH
SCHOOL AGE) ?
• THIS
• WE
YOU A
PROGRAM IS FOR
YOU!
WILL BE HOLDING COURSES WEEKLY ON
TUESDAYS FROM
MARCH 8TH TO MAY 10TH
• REGISTER & ATTEND THE “ADULT CONFIRMATION
ORIENTATION” ON TUESDAY MARCH 8TH: 7PM-8:30PM
•
IN THE PARISH FAMILY CENTER
• CONFIRMATION CEREMONY
WILL OCCUR THE WEEKEND OF
PENTECOST OR TRINITY SUNDAY (MID/LATE MAY 2016)
• CONTACT NICK LAROCCA
REGISTER ASAP
[email protected]
TO
REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 6TH
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Stations of the Cross During Lent
7 P.M. Friday
March 11, & March 18,
Fridays in Lent are obligatory days of
complete abstinence (from meat) for all
who have completed their 14th year.
Good Friday, March 25,
is a day of fast and abstinence.
See schedule below.
2016 Lenten Reconciliation Schedule
Mondays
6-7 PM
March 7,
March 14,
Tuesdays
6-7 PM
March 8,
March 15,
Thursdays
6-7 PM
March 10,
March 17,
Wednesday
6-7:30 PM
March 23,
Friday
8:30-10:00 AM
March 25,
6:00-7:30 PM
March 21,
Saturday
9-10:00 AM
March 19,
Saturdays
3:30-4:30 PM
March 12,
March 19,
2016 Holy Week Mass and Services Schedule
Sunday, March 20, - Palm Sunday—Usual Mass Times
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday—Masses at 6:45 am. and 12:10 pm
Thursday, March 24, 2016—Holy Thursday –One Mass only 7:00 pm
Friday, March 25, 2016—Good Friday
Noon – Stations of the Cross is English—Divine Mercy to follow
3:00 PM—Liturgical Celebration in English
5:00 PM—Liturgical Celebration in Spanish
7:00 PM—Liturgical Celebration in English
Saturday, March 26, 2016—Holy Saturday
One Mass only - Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 PM
Sunday, March 27, 2016 – Easter Sunday
Usual Mass Times
7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM,
Spanish Mass 3:00 PM
Life Teen Mass 5:00 PM
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A SUNDAY FOR REJOICING
Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a favorite of
many. We can identify with all the major figures and their
crisscross of emotions. The father’s initial grief over his
young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The
son’s grief over his loss of fortune, family, and friends is
turned to delirious joy at the sight of his father. We understand the eldest son’s bewilderment over his father’s
generosity. For the older son, virtue seems not to be its
own reward. For all his honorable toil and loyalty, there
seems to be no celebration. The father, however, is prodigal in his forgiveness and mercy. He expects the same
generosity from his older son. He wants all to rejoice
when the lost one is found. This is a Sunday for rejoicing.
It’s time to pause, consider, and encourage one another.
We are the prodigal children heading home. We are the
elder siblings waiting with the eager Father, who scans
the horizon. In Christ Jesus we are reconciled to the Father and one another. In his death and resurrection we
have passed over. We are a new creation. In this we rejoice. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Guayaquil Mission Dinner and Gala
Students attending the mission school in Guayaquil,
Ecuador, pose in their uniforms donated by students from
our parish school. Please consider attending the
upcoming 9th Annual Guayaquil Mission Dinner and
Gala which will be held on Saturday, April 23, in the
Monsignor Jamail Family Center. This event is the
major source of funds to support the mission. If unable to
attend, your generous donation toward the Gala and
Mission would be greatly appreciated. Remember, no gift
is too small. We are also requesting items (i.e., gift cards,
bottles of wine, etc) for the silent auction to be held the
night of the Gala. Check the Guayaquil Mission page on
the SVdP website for more information and to download
a donor form. Donated items may be dropped off at the
Incarnate Word Convent, 3400 Bradford St., Houston
77025 - next to the church parking lot.
One of the first steps to a Catholic wedding takes place
in the parish rectory, as the newly engaged come forward
to “set a date.” We owe this scenario to reforms made by
the emperor Charlemagne late in the eighth century. He
required that nobles and commoners alike have public
weddings, and also required that marrying couples be
examined for factors that would block a marriage, such
as previous marriages or close kinship. The pope was
more conservative, however, and resisted the emperor’s
creativity. It was enough for the pope that the couples
exchange consent. That tradition is passed on to this day,
to some couples’ surprise. In 866, Pope Nicholas ruled
that a marriage was legal and binding even without a liturgy or public celebration. After that, it was the consent
of the couple, not the blessing of parents or priest, that
made a marriage “count.” If consent was lacking, such as
through abduction or fear, then the marriage could not
“take.”
Charlemagne got a great deal done, but he was a political
flash in the pan, and the empire had virtually collapsed
by the year 1000. Europe broke into a checkerboard of
princedoms and languages, and at last all marriages came
under the church, the glue holding the known world together. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Another way to help!
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patients traveling to Houston for medical treatment.
Mass Intentions
Why do Catholics offer Masses for the dead? When we
die in God’s friendship we eventually go to Heaven, but
if we haven’t properly atoned for certain sins we have to
be purified in Purgatory first. We pray for the souls in
Purgatory to help them pass through faster than they
would otherwise. The 2016 Book for Mass Intentions is
now open. Please see Paulette Blackburn in the Apostolic
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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Vocation Expo 2016
Join Archbishop Fiorenza, Rabbi Steve Morgen
“Finding our Vocation Through God’s Mercy”
All Catholic organizations and individuals concerned
about vocation awareness are invited to attend a day of
resources, workshops, group discussions, ideas, prayer
and inspiring talks, keynote speaker Cardinal DiNardo.
St. Mary's Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr. 77024, March
12, 2016, 8:30am-2:30pm, $5/person includes lunch. Organizer: Office of Vocations, 713-652-8239, Email: [email protected] / Web: www.houstonvocations.com/
vocation-expo / Registration deadline: March 7.
and Imam Qasim Ahmed on March 14th
The Focolare Movement is presenting Unity in Diversity, an interreligious conference on March
14 th at UST.
The panel will feature the Most Reverend Joseph
Fiorenza, the Archbishop Emeritus of GalvestonHouston, Imam Qasim Ahmed from the Islamic
Learning Institute, Rabbi Steve Morgen from Con-
Marriage Encounter Weekend
gregation Beth Yeshurun and Therese Lee from the
Many husbands and wives seem to be
“married” to their career, TV, sports or
their children. Re-examine your married
lifestyle and your priorities, and rediscover the newlyweds you once were by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend is March 4-6, 2016. Register early to reserve a
spot. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 for
more information, or go online to houstonme.org.
co-director of the Focolare Southwest Region.
There will be a Catholic Mass at 6:00 p.m. in St.
Basil's Chapel celebrated by Archbishop Fiorenza.
The conference will start at 7:00 p.m. in Jones
Hall with light refreshments.
For more information and to register for the event
see www.focolare.org/usa/estures-of-peace
“Together in Holiness” Marriage Conference
This one-day event includes Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation and inspiring presentations that will
help make your marriage and family life a “school of
love”. April 2, 2016, 9:00am to 3:30pm St. Cecilia
Catholic Church, 11720 Joan of Arc Drive, Houston,
77024. Cost: $45/couple, $25/individual, $5/childcare.
Learn more / register at www.TogetherInHoliness.org.
Hosanna 2016 Catholic Charismatic Conference
Saturday, March 19, 8:30am-9:30pm, Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Blvd, 77023. Mass, Teachings, Praise & Worship, Eucharistic Adoration. Free admission, meals not provided. For more information contact the Center at www.cccgh.com or 713-236-9977.
Bishop Rizzotto Golf Classic
March 31, 2016, 9am Registration
12:30pm Shotgun, Wildcat Golf Club
12200 Almeda Road, 77045.
For more information contact
Kimberly Elliott 713-741-8722 or
http://www.stdominicvillage.org/brgc16.html
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group
Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support
group for couples who have endured or are presently
enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group
provides support for coping with infertility and explores
resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful
to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
CCSC Jobnet Program Volunteers Needed
JobNet offers a variety of skill-building services and access to the tools required for searching for and obtaining
gainful and lasting employment. Ways you may help:
Become a COACH / Send JOB LEADS / Facilitate a
WORKSHOP / Use Your COMPUTER SKILLS / Manage the FRONT DESK / Share money management advice as a GUEST SPEAKER. Become a part of the JobNet team by calling Kate Gallup at 713-961-3993 x 211.
Help is always needed.
The group meets on the 3rd Thursday, each month,
7:30-9pm. The monthly meetings rotation is: Couples
Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion .
You aren’t alone.
For rotation information contact
Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716
or [email protected].
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Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma
6 de marzo de 2016
“HAGAMOS UNA FIESTA”
A medida que vamos dejando el invierno atrás
y entramos en la recta final de nuestra jornada
de Cuaresma, tenemos buenas razones para
celebrar. Sabemos que con cada nuevo amanecer disfrutaremos de unos días más largos y
más calientes. También sabemos que Cristo,
nuestro “Sol” resucitado, trae más y más luz y
calor al mundo con cada día que pasa. ¡Qué
mejor manera de celebrar que con una fiesta!
La primera lectura, el salmo y el Evangelio de
este domingo, todos se refieren a fiestas. Cada
una de estas fiestas celebra lo que el salmo describe como la bondad del Señor (Salmo 34:9).
La celebración de la Pascua de primavera de la
que habla la lectura de Josué conmemora el regalo que Dios dio a los israelitas: la tierra de Canaán. En la
parábola que nos presenta el Evangelio el padre no da importancia a los pecados de su hijo pródigo ni a sus
propios sentimientos heridos. Él proclama: “Celebremos un banquete de fiesta” (Lucas 15:23). Luego sale
de su propio banquete a rogarle a su hijo mayor que entre, pues “tenemos que hacer fiesta y alegrarnos, porque este hermano tuyo estaba muerto y ha vuelto a la vida, estaba perdido y ha sido encontrado” (Lucas
15:32).
MINISTERIO DE LA RECONCILIACIÓN
Estas tres fiestas apuntan hacia el banquete que todos celebraremos en la tierra prometida del cielo
y que anticipamos en el banquete de la Eucaristía. En la Eucaristía celebramos el amor y el perdón infinitos
que Dios nos ha mostrado en Cristo. Sin embargo, no se trata simplemente de sentarnos a la mesa y brindar
por nuestro perdón. San Pablo nos recuerda que Dios “nos ha confiado el ministerio de la reconciliación” (2
Corintios 5:18). Igual que sucedió con los hermanos de la parábola, la generosidad de Dios hacia nosotros
debe abrir nuestro corazón para perdonar y para pedir perdón a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo.
Como el padre de la parábola, debemos ser “embajadores de Cristo” (2 Corintios 5:20), difundiendo “el
mensaje de la reconciliación” (2 Corintios 5:19) a todos los que necesitan el perdón reconciliador de Cristo.
El banquete celestial no estará completo hasta que todas las personas vengan a la fiesta y “gusten y vean qué
bueno es el Señor” (Salmo 34:9).
Lecturas de hoy: Josué 5:9a, 10–12; Salmo 34:2–7; 2 Corintios 5:17–21; Lucas 15:1–3, 11–32
Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Clases de Ingles
Clases de Ingles han empezado los Martes a las 9:30AM y los Viernes a las 7:00PM en el salon 208A del
edificio Monsignor Jamail en la Parroquia. Las clases son gratis y duran una hora y media. Los libros seran
asignados por el Profesor y el alumno es responsible de comprarlos. Para mas informacion, favor de llamar a
Margarita Dufilho al 832-693-8717.
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LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma;
Domingo de las Niñas Exploradoras
Lunes: Santas Perpetua y Felicidad
Martes: San Juan de Dios
Miércoles: Santa Francisca de Roma
Viernes: Abstinencia
UN DOMINGO PARA ALEGRARSE Pocas parábolas
del Evangelio son tan queridas por el pueblo cristiano como
la del hijo pródigo. Nos podemos identificar con todos sus
personajes, y con las emociones que se entrecruzan entre
ellos. El dolor del padre por la avaricia y desconsideración
de su hijo se convierte en alegría al verlo regresar. El dolor
del hijo por haber perdido todo lo que tenía –dinero, familia,
amigos– se convierte en alegría delirante al ver como su padre lo recibe. Pero también comprendemos el desconcierto
del hijo mayor ante la generosidad de su padre. Para el hijo
mayor, la virtud no es su propia recompensa. Ha trabajado
duro, y ha sido un hijo leal, pero eso no se celebra con fiestas ni banquetes. Pero su padre es un padre pródigo, y prodiga su perdón y su misericordia. Y espera que su hijo mayor tenga esa misma generosidad. Quiere que todos se regocijen porque el que estaba perdido ha sido hallado. Este
es un domingo para alegrarse. Es día de hacer una pausa,
y de considerarnos y alentarnos unos a otros. Porque todos somos hijos pródigos, en el camino de regreso al hogar de nuestro padre. Y debemos también ser hermanos
mayores, pero hermanos mayores que esperan junto con
el padre ansioso, mientras vislumbra el horizonte. En
Cristo Jesús nos vemos reconciliados, con Dios Padre, y
con nuestros hermanos. En su Muerte y Resurrección hemos pasado de la muerte a la vida. Somos una nueva creación. Y esto nos llena de alegría. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Cuaresma es tiempo de reconciliación por medio del perdón. En este espíritu,
el Papa san Juan Pablo II pidió perdón por pecados cometidos por la Iglesia. Uno de estos pecados es la manera como
América fue cristianizada. La relación del latino con la
religión católica ha sido entre buenas intenciones y antagonismos. Gracias a Dios, ¡somos cristianos! Lamentablemente, nuestro bautizo, en la mayor parte de los casos, fue
en agua bendita y sangre indígena a la vez, ya que América
fue evangelizada con cruz y espada. Los pobres misioneros
que con fatiga, predicaron en nuestras tierras venían acompañados por hombres poderosos en busca de riquezas. El
filósofo romano-español Séneca (siglo I) afirmaba: "la religión es algo que para la persona común es verdad, para el
sabio es falso y para el poderoso es útil". A su vez, el romano-judío Pablo de Tarso declara que en Cristo, Dios ha
revelado que la persona común y necia derribará la falsedad de los sabios (1 Cor 1:18-31). El latino creyente reconoce que su fe nació del dolor de la conquista y no niega
los abusos clericales, pero confía en el Evangelio reconciliador. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El pueblo de Dios entra a la tierra
prometida (Josué 5:9a, 10-12) o 1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 1013a.
Salmo — Haz la prueba y verás qué bueno es el Señor
(Salmo 34 [33]) o Salmo 23(22).
Segunda lectura — Ahora somos embajadores de Cristo
(Corintios 5:17-21) o Efesios 5:8-14.
Evangelio — Debemos celebrar cuando nuestro hermano
se arrepiente y vuelve a la vida (Lucas 15:1-3, 11-32) o
Juan 9: 1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].
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.
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 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54
Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
Jn 5:1-16
Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18;
Jn 5:17-30
Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47
Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23;
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53
Domingo: Is 43:16-21; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Fil 3:8-14;
Jn 8:1-11; Lecturas alternativas (Año A):
Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Rom 8:8-11;
Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
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