August 14, 2016 - St. Vincent de Paul

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
August 14, 2016, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 Rivera, 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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August 14, 2016, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
Getting along with others can appear so appealing. “Wouldn’t it be so wonderful to
eliminate rancor and discord?” I admit this sounds good, even a bit unrealistic. Getting
along with others may be very difficult dealing with others who act out all matter of
ideas. An appeal to active tolerance [i.e. putting up with others who make wrong choices
when we KNOW the choice is wrong — going out of our way to say wrong is right and
right is wrong].
We get into thinking that by leaving people to their own choices and opinions (as
long as there is no effect on me), is a permissible Christian response. After all, should we not show love to
everyone?, is a common response. The problem of course, is a very flawed idea of love.
As I have often said, “God is not nice!. God is love, but love is not nice! Love is justice, truth, demanding,
intolerant, et al.”
Love is justice because it disciplines one to act with a righteousness towards others. Justice is ensuring I
pay my debts promptly, giving to another what is his right to have, returning to God what is his by right
including my time, talent and treasures. At times justice may require that we do not just go along but work
diligently to make matters correct even if it puts us at odds.
Love is truth because only the truth sets one free from false self-perceptions, perception of others,
miss-ordered understandings, etc. Truth keeps me from imposing a false view of reality. For example, in the
realm of truth I am not free to think the world is flat because it is not. I am not free to believe one race is better
than another in the realm of truth because it is not true.
Love is intolerant because it cannot tolerate hatred, meanness, brutality, cruelty, adultery, murder, lying,
etc., etc., etc. As we hear in the Gospel today, Jesus did not come to smooth things over and help us all be nice.
He came for division, he came to disrupt families and all of society. Jesus forces us to choose, “If you are not
with me, you are against me” Mt.12:30; the tenth chapter of St. John’s Gospel; “I am the way, the truth, the
life. No one comes to the father except through me,” John 14:6.
Love does not tolerate certain things because it is against the very nature of love. Love cannot tolerate its
opposite because it will fail to be love. There is nothing in the Bible that requires I accept and support another’s
ideas or behaviors. If that were true, then Jesus’ words today are frivolous.
On the other hand, love does demand
† that we respect every human being because each is made in the image and likeness of God
† that we possess a God-given dignity just because that image is in us
† that we may not treat others with meanness
† that we treat others with respect and a heart of mercy
Of course there are other behaviors love demands but I cannot cover them all. One of the greatest ways we
resemble Love himself, is the ability to use our intellect to separate, set priorities, discern the course I follow,
make plans, etc. Animals function out of instinct and training while humans are not bound to do what I “feel.”
I know of no one who tolerates racism today. We know that we must control our feelings of prejudice
towards people. We have a duty to guide others to respect for others because they are wrong (even if they are
sincere). If we were truly convinced that we should tolerate others, we should tolerate the racist bigot as well.
Love says, “No. Do not tolerate that which is wrong. Stand for truth and tell the bigot of respect and
understanding. Do not in when you speak, but speak up you must!”
Truth be told, few struggle with the above. For many that intolerance is OK but not with anything
concerning anything regarding sexual mores, there we must tolerate even the outlandish. If you see a
disconnect, I agree.
Pax et bonum,
Msgr. Bill
Mass Intentions for the Week
August 15 to August 21
Monday August 15
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
6:45 AM - Nick,Claire & David Lloyd &
Louis & Tuck Berges †, Mary & Razouk Kherkher †
12:10 PM - Wilburn Banks †, Leo Gurren Rockecharlie †
Tuesday August 16, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - Ruth & Johnny Kolenda †, Jan Karwowski †
7:00 PM - Evelyn Berges †, Stella Bukowski †
Wednesday August 17, Weekday
6:45 AM - Joseph Stanislaus Kania †, Neal Garvis †
12:10 PM - Carmen Esther Irizarry †, Paddy & Lila Naughton †
Thursday August 18, Weekday
6:45 AM - Bill Henricks †, Mary Bonner †
8:15 AM - Richard Empson
12:10 PM - Andrea Christine Regnier †, Victoria Scorza †
Friday August 19, Weekday
6:45 AM - Antonio L. Verara Sr. †
8:15 AM - Dominic Phan
12:10 PM - Frances Kolenda Ulman †, Carmine Greco †
The Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday August 20
St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
8:15 AM - Peter Cangelosi †, Tadeusz Gabrusiewicz †
5:00 PM - Bessie Debo †
Sunday August 21
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 AM - Gregory Watler †
9:00 AM - Stacy Barnett †
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - Thomas F. Green, Jr. †
3:00 PM - Margaret Ann May †
5:00 PM - Helen and Matt Matrisciani †
Not a Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, August 15, 2016
6:45 A.M., Mass
8:10 A.M., Mass
12:10 P.M., Mass
Parish Blood Drive
Sunday August 28, 2016
Stewardship Offering
Our next Blood Drive will be Sunday,
August 28, from 8:00 am until 2:30pm
in the School Cafeteria. August is Blue
Bell Month! Anyone donating or attempting to donate will receive a coupon
for a free pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream. To schedule an
appointment visit www.giveblood.org, log in to Digital
Donor then enter sponsor code 0014 or contact Mary
Ann at [email protected] or 713-665-0086.
Persons with appointments get to go to the head of the
line. Please note that if there are people donating and
being screened that there may still be a bit of a wait.
Walk-ins are also welcome. Before Masses is usually
less crowded than after Masses.
Make a date to give blood—give life!
Infirm Priest Special Collection
This Sunday, August 14, 2016
Help provide much needed medical and emergency
support for our retired infirm priests with your generous
donation. These priests dedicated their active ministry
years to the tireless care of the faithful of this Diocese. It
is now our turn to provide them with our best care.
August 7, 2016, Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Offertory:
$38,633.61
Other Charitable:
$10,358.68
Total Contributions:
$48,992.29
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
Registration for Lord's Day and CCE is OPEN
Please register your children as soon as possible.
Registration forms are online or at the parish religious education office. Completed forms may be returned in person or by
mail to the parish office. Please contact Monica Aquila with
any questions - [email protected]
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.
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.
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).
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.
For further information please contact Monica Aquila at
713.663.3509 or [email protected]
Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry
Registration is now open for the 2016-2017
Teen Confirmation Prep Program
Go to the parish website (www.SVDP-Houston.org) to access
the online registration. A direct link to this
registration and program info is at www.svdp-houston.org/
teenconfirmationonlineregistration
Questions? Contact Pat Gunning Coordinator of Youth
Ministry [email protected], 713-663-3524
Lifeteen Mass and Lifenight: All high schoolers are welcome to join
us for food, fun, fellowship, and prayer every week at the Lifenight
after the 5pm Lifeteen Mass, from 6:00-8:30. Come and take a
closer step to Jesus during these dynamic and fruitful nights! 8/21Dodgeball, 8/28-No Lifenight (Core Team Retreat).
AYC Reunion: There will be a reunion for all those who attended
AYC and their families (and friends) tonight (August 14th) following
the 5:00pm Lifeteen Mass! Come join us for free food, a home made
movie, and awards to reminisce on the fun and growth that went
down at AYC! Bring a friend!
Bible Study: Join us for our weekly Bible Study Tuesdays from 6-8:30
PM for all those in high school! There will be an open youth room
this Tuesday before our Bible study from 2:30-5:00pm (Aug. 16th).
Speedy’s Fast Track, 12-5pm, $30, Saturday, August27. All you can
go kart, laser tag, and putt putt! Bring a friend! Sign up by paying the
$30 to Pat Gunning.
Looking Ahead… Lifeteen Kickoff: Our Lifeteen "kickoff" Lifenight is
Sunday September 11th!!!! Come and show your support for your
home Lifeteen Parish in the Lifeteen Olympics! Free t-shirts, free
food, lots of games, and the chance to make your mark (literally) on
our Lifeteen program!
For further information contact the Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Pat Gunning, at [email protected] and also see Calendar p. 9
Interested in handing on the Catholic Faith?
LDP (Lord’s Day Program) - for AGES 2-5 on Sundays
from 9am-10am or from 11am-12noon. Teach Bible stories
and lead activities with our youngest faith learners.
Contact Beverly Ladnier, [email protected]
CCE (Continuing Christian Education) - for GRADES 1-6 on
Sundays from 10:30am-12noon. Two catechists share a room
of 20 (give or take) students and collaborate to teach the faith.
Contact Monica Aquila, [email protected]
Edge - Middle School CCE/youth ministry for GRADES
7-8 on Sundays from 10:30am-12noon. Involves large
groups talks, games, and activities, and prayer, combined
with small group discussions and activities.
Contact Phillip Rivera, [email protected]
Life Teen – youth ministry program for GRADES 9-12 on
Sunday evenings.
Confirmation is for high school students preparing to
receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Contact
Pat Gunning, [email protected]
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P4
Loving Embrace
Infertility Support Group
Sunday Nursery Volunteers Needed
SVdP Nursery is seeking volunteers who
are cheery, loving, energetic individuals
to work with the nursery staff, other
adults and teen volunteers during the
Sunday morning masses (8:30 AM–
12:30 PM). The nursery provides care
for infants and children up to the age of 2 years, with few
exceptions. Visit the MJFC Room 102 on Sunday morning or email Megan Doherty [email protected].
Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:30-9:00PM
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church,
Msgr Jamail Family Center, Room 202
The meeting will feature Guest Speaker Brooke Jemelka,
MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jemelka is one of
three practitioners with Caritas Women’s Care, part of
CHI St. Luke’s Medical Group Sugar land. Caritas is
dedicated to providing holistic, comprehensive, and restorative services for women from adolescence through
menopause. Honoring womanhood and the sanctity of
human life, Caritas Women’s Care offers on-site education about natural family planning and infertility in a loving, faith-based environment. Contacts:
Shannon Lassen, 832.978.6716 /
[email protected] or
Janel Greig, 713.586.9567 / [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.
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee
Special bilingual (English/Spanish)
annual mass celebrated by His
Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
for couples residing in the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
50th Golden Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 25, 3pm,
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph
Parkway. Whether or not a couple attends the ceremony, they are eligible to receive a special recognition. Reserved seating will be limited. For more information contact Regina Vasquez, with the Office
of Family Life Ministry, 713-741-8720. Register at
www.familylifeministryhouston.org
Bayou Awakening Retreat
Retreat for young adults ages 18-25. September
16-18, 2016. The mission of Awakening is to
bring young adults to a personal encounter with
Christ, provide an opportunity for spiritual renewal and to connect young adults to the Catholic
church and a safe community. Register online at
www.bayouawakening.org or by mail before September 10. All young adults in this age range are
welcome. For more information 713-741-8778.
You’re Invited to a Free
Cub Scout Summer Activity!
Bring your family and learn about
scouting! Designed for boys entering
grades 1-5, Cub Scouts is an exciting program that combines outdoor activities, sports, academics
and more while helping instill values such as honesty,
good citizenship and respect. Water Balloon Monsoon,
Sunday, August 14, 2pm St. Vincent de Paul Athletic
Fields, always EPIC!! The Water Balloon Monsoon is a
Scout Favorite! Scouts are suggested to bring 50 or more
pre-filled water balloons. If you are thinking about joining us for this event, please send us a note so we can
have enough food and beverage and keep you up to date
on any changes. For this, or any additional information,
contact: Bill Macey at [email protected] or Gene
Silva at [email protected]
Young Catholic Professionals Gala
The Young Catholic Professionals 3rd Annual National
Gala, "Encountering the Beauty of Faith," will be a marvelous celebration of our growing national movement!
Join supporters from cities across the country on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Galleria. The
program will include a keynote from Daniel Cardinal
DiNardo, dinner, dancing, wine pull and a live auction.
For more information and to purchase tickets or a table,
visit www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org/gala2016.
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Young at Heart Meet Next Sunday
Please come and join our amazing senior's group (50 years plus). We
meet once a month on Sundays from 2:15pm-4:00pm in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center (Rooms C&D) for movies, religious or
health related talks, bingo, and other inter-active activities. As a member,
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. Contact Marissa Garcia at 713-201-9740 or [email protected] for more information. All are welcome and encouraged to join! Our next
meeting will be August 21, 2016 at 2:15 PM. This will be our "KICK-OFF PARTY" after summer
break hosted by the Law Office of Marissa Garcia. There will be food, drinks, games and goody
bags. Dr. Shelby McCann will be available for questions and answers on good hearing healthcare and
hearing loss. She will also be able to schedule free hearing tests.
Adult Life Ministries
Other Activities Continuing Through the Summer
Free and Open to Adults All are held in the MJFC
Centering Prayer: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 206.
Christian Meditation: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in 206.
Share the Word Bible Study: Thursdays at 10:30 in 206.
Teresians: Mondays at 11:00 in 208B.
SVdP Book Club: Second Wednesdays at 10:30.
Opening Doors: Call 713-663-3564 for current schedule.
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.
French I: Wednesdays at 10:30 in 208A.
Spanish I and II: Tuesdays at 1:00 in 208A.
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.
Bus Trip for September 8 The trip next month will be
on Thursday September 8. On that day we shall visit
NASA where many are looking forward to seeing and
touring the space shuttle atop the big Boeing 747 and taking the 90-minute tram tour through Rocket Park as well
as viewing the rest of the museum and seeing movies with
different themes elating to space. Your repayment of
$19.90 also will give you a group discount ticket for
lunch with a drink, fries, hamburger, hotdog, chicken
burger, or pizza available at the center. Boarding for the
bus will be at 8:00 am.
English Classes (ESL) English as a Second Language
meets Tuesdays, 9:30am, in Room 202 in the Monsignor
Jamail Family Center. You may register when you come
to the class for the first time. You will be asked to buy the
text which costs 29.00.
John XXIII Study Group 10:00 am on Mondays in
Room 208A of the MJFC. Walk-ins are welcome, as topics frequently originate within the group as they address
them in light of church doctrine found in the documents
of Vatican II and other papal publications. Current world
problems and issues related to church teachings provide
ample topics for discussion.
Your Invitation to Volunteer in
Adult Life Ministries
If you are interested in helping in any of these opportunities, please contact Elaine at [email protected]
Teaching French I and another for French II
Teaching Italian II (volunteer discerning at present)
Teaching/coordinating a program in art and/or
music appreciation.
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.
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John XXIII Study Group
You are welcome to join the John XXIII Study Group for
a review of church doctrine found in Vatican II and other
papal documents. Current world problems and issues
related to Catholic life provide ample topics for discussion. The group meets on Mondays, 10:00 – 11:00 am in
MJFC room 208A. Previous registration is not required.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire,
and how I wish it were already blazing!
There is a baptism with which I must be
baptized, and how great is my anguish until it be accomplished! Your gift to the Society to assist those suffering
in poverty will help set the earth on fire with the gift of
God’s love. Call 713-664-5350 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-depaul 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.
Choice Wine
Marriage Date Night
Program Marriage
Thursday Night Bible Study
The Thursday Night Bible Study will resume weekly
meetings on Sept. 8, 7pm, in the MJFC main room. Our
first study for the 2016-2017 season will be Thomas
Smith's course on "The Prophets". This is a 10 week
study which is free and open to all adult members of the
parish. Workbooks will be available at the first class for
$20 each. Please consider joining us. For more information, contact Joan Molinaro @ 713-408-3556.
Join us for "The Choice Wine"
Marriage Date Night on Friday
September 16th, 7pm to 9pm
at the Monsignor Jamail Parish
Family Center. The evening consists
of dinner, an inspiring marriage
enrichment video, and discussion
on God's plan of authentic marital
happiness. Dinner will be served
buffet style and you can bring
along a bottle of wine to share as a
married couple if you wish. There is
no cost for this Marriage Date
Night, simply email Nick LaRocca at
[email protected] to sign up
so that we can reserve a spot for
you and your spouse.
SVdP Book Club
The SVdP Book Club will meet on September 14, 10:30
a.m., in MJFC 206. Our September selection is: The
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Schaffer. 290 pages. A
brief synopsis: January 1946: Juliet Ashton receives a
letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a
remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during German occupation, and a society as
extraordinary as its name. Houston Public
Library has limited copies with several
holds; Harris County Libraries has numerous copies with almost no holds.
Available from Better World Books,
Half Price Books online (unsure about
stores), and other online and retail bookstores. Also
available in audio and electronic formats. New members,
and returning members always welcome. For questions,
contact Mary Ann Beachler at 713-665-0086 or
[email protected].
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St. Vincent de Paul Church
Catholic Inquiry Sessions
An introduction to the Catholic Faith
Do you have Questions
about the Catholic
Church?
-Who does Jesus Christ
claim to be?
-What is the main theme
of the bible?
-What is a Sacrament?
-How does the process
of RCIA unfold at
St. Vincent de Paul
Church?
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Are you wondering about
the Catholic Church?
To register go to www.svdp-houston.org/rcia
- 1 Corinthians 1:23&25
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Wednesdays August 17th, 24th & 31st, 2016
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7pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Family Center
RCIA Orientation- Sunday Sept. 11th 10:30am
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Walk-ins welcome but registration is encouraged
“We proclaim Christ
crucified…. the foolishness
of God is wiser than human
wisdom, and the weakness of
God is stronger than
human strength.”
Contact Nick LaRocca at the email/phone below.
Phone:713-663-3565
E-mail: [email protected]
www.svdp-houston.org
St. Vincent de Paul Church
"Fiercely holding on to truth and graciously inviting others to join us!"
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CCSC Looking for a Full Time Receptionist
Christian Community Service Center is seeking a fulltime Receptionist to provide primary office support for
our community-based nonprofit. The receptionist will
provide professional telephone coverage, greet visitors,
and provide general office and clerical duties. Other duties include database entry, donation processing, website
and social media updates, and various projects. Qualifications: proficient in MS Word and Outlook, database
experience, impeccable attention to detail, ability to multi
-task, professional telephone skills, punctuality, dependability, and flexibility. Candidate must have high school
diploma or equivalent and 2+ years office experience.
For a full job description, please visit our website at:
https://www.ccschouston.org/job-opportunities/ To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Stephanie
Parker, Office Manager, Email: [email protected]
Archdiocesan Family Life Ministry Events
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima
Ministry to the Widowed, The Harvesting Our Tears
Program, an eight week support group for the widowed
meets every second Thursday of the month from September 8, 2016 – May 11, 2017. St. Dominic Center
Morkovsky Hall Building, Room 202, 2403 Holcombe
Blvd., 77021. To register: Call Elsa Aguilera at 713-7418708 or at [email protected]
Separated and Divorced Ministry The Catholic Divorce
Survival Ministry meets every fourth Thursday of the
month until October 27 at St. Dominic Center, Morkovsky Hall, Room 202, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., 77021. Register at: https://archgh.cvent.com/2016DivSurvival
Retrouvaille Next rediscovery weekend for marriages in
crisis is October 14, 15, & 16 in Houston, Texas. Register at: http://www.retrouvaille.org
For more Archdiocesan events and information go to:
http://www.archgh.org/
12 Day Pilgrimage Tour of
Portugal, Spain, France,
Italy, Fatima,
Alba de Tormes,
Salamanca, Zaragoza,
Lourdes, Rome, Assisi
May 11 - 22, 2017, $3590.00
Per person from Houston
(Includes round trip air fare
from Houston, first class hotels,
double occupancy, two meals a
day, full breakfast, and dinner,
English speaking tour guides,
all entrance fees and sightseeing
as per itinerary, airport taxes and fuel surcharges, tips
to guides and drivers.)
Tour Coordinator: Lucie Gardea, 832-413-2746
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You’re Invited to a Free Cub Scout Summer Activity!
Bring your family and learn about scouting! Designed for boys entering grades 1-5, Cub Scouts is an
exciting program that combines outdoor activities, sports, academics and more while helping instill
values such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. Water Balloon Monsoon, Sunday, August 14,
2pm St. Vincent de Paul Athletic Fields (date & location subject to change) Always EPIC!! The Water
Balloon Monsoon is a Scout Favorite! Scouts are suggested to bring 50 or more pre-filled water balloons.
You can’t have too many. Refrigerated balloons are chilling!!
If you are thinking about joining us for this event, please send us a note so we can have enough food and beverage
and keep you up to date on any changes. For this, or any additional information, contact:
Bill Macey at [email protected] or Gene Silva at [email protected]
Saints and Special Observances
Catholic Radio for Houston
Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday:
St. Stephen of Hungary
Friday:
St. John Eudes
Saturday: St. Bernard
Radio for your soul!!! KSHJ 1430 AM,
www.grnonline.com, 24 hours every day!
Listen and Learn!
Today’s Readings
Readings For The Week
First Reading — They took Jeremiah and threw him into
the cistern (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10).
Psalm — Lord, come to my aid! (Psalm 40).
Second Reading — Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus,
the leader and perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:1-4).
Gospel — I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I
wish it were already blazing (Luke 12:49-53).
Monday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16;
16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor
15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28;
Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:1012, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt
19:23-30
Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12
Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13;
Lk 13:22-30
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Long ago, a signet ring was an essential part of the
wardrobe of influential people. A letter or document
would be sealed with hot wax, and a signet ring pressed
into the wax would affirm the origin of the document. In
the case of the pope, at least from the thirteenth century,
the ring was used to seal public documents with hot lead,
saving the red wax for private letters. The public documents were called bullae after the Latin name for the lead
stamp, and we still call them “papal bulls.”
It is not surprising, therefore, that a signet ring has
long been bestowed as part of the inauguration of a pope.
The ring is called the Pescatorio, or “Ring of the Fisherman.” It reminds the wearer of his link with Peter, and his
responsibility to continue the apostolic ministry of
“fishing for human beings.” Until 1842 it actually functioned as a signet ring. Now, each pope receives a new
gold ring at the beginning of his ministry. It goes on the
fourth finger of his right hand and bears some fisherman
design, usually St. Peter casting nets from a boat, as well
as the pope’s name in Latin. A custom that endures for
the pope, but not so much for bishops, is for people being
introduced to him to kiss the Pescatorio as a sign of respect for his teaching authority. Another enduring custom
is for the ring to be smashed and defaced at the pope’s
death, originally a way of preventing counterfeit deathbed documents. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
THE COSTS OF DISCIPLESHIP
Today’s responsorial psalm, Psalm 40, is more familiar to
us with the refrain “Here am I, Lord.” This “Here am I”
is Jeremiah’s great prophetic response to God’s call. But
today’s story of Jeremiah and the refrain “Lord, come to
my aid!” remind us that there are always two sides to following the call of God. The author of the Letter to the
Hebrews knew this, too. He reminded his readers that
even weighted down with burdens and sins, we can still
persevere by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, who himself knew the shame and pain of the cross, but saw beyond it to the joy of sitting at the right of the throne of
God. Jesus himself gave the disciples a “sneak preview”
of a baptism that would not be as wondrous as the one in
the Jordan that inaugurated his ministry, but would be
one of fire and anguish. Today’s words from scripture
may not be terribly soothing, but in their honesty and
strength we can acknowledge the difficulties of daily discipleship, and take comfort in the assurance of our own
salvation in Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Parish Information
Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. and 3pm Masses
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Hosted by St. Rita of Cascia Family Guild
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
Free Family Fun Party August 28
Houston Catholic Radio (AM 1430)
is throwing a party for their listeners,
just to say thanks for being awesome.
It’s free, family-oriented, centrally
located, and conveniently timed on a
Sunday afternoon to get you home by
bedtime. It’s Sunday, Aug. 28, 25:30pm, indoors at the Univ. of St.
Thomas. There will be free food, games, bounce houses,
music, and prizes. Details online at GRNonline.com/
FamilyFun or email [email protected].
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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 Rivera, 713-663-3528 / [email protected].
Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event.
Contact Megan at [email protected] or 713-663-3561.
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, 713-663-3565.
St. Jude League Enrollment
St. Jude League is opened for enrollment throughout the
year. Membership for enrollment is $5.00 for the year.
The 6:45 A.M. Mass each Tuesday is celebrated for intentions of those enrolled in the League. St. Jude is a
powerful intercessor for anyone in need. Membership
Cards are available by the St. Jude Shrine in our church.
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New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the
Parish Registration Form available at the Parish Office,
the Greeter’s Station in the Church Gathering Space or
online at http://www.svdp-houston.org/new-parishionerregistration-form
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 and 2017 Books for Mass
Intentions are now open. Please see Paulette Blackburn in
the Apostolic Center for your Mass Intention requests.
Parenting Help
The office of Family Life Ministry have trained
eight professionals around the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston to provide services to parents
who are willing and need help raising their children.
The program is designed to offer advice, support
and formation to parents with common
developmental and behavioral problems in children.
To obtain more information please contact us at
713-741-8739 or 713-741-8711.
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Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
14 de agosto de 2016
¿VALORAR LA FAMILIA?
2006 © J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
El escuchar a Jesús describir los hogares divididos como consecuencia de seguirlo a Él, resulta un
tanto sorprendente para nuestra sociedad, donde la Iglesia cristiana se ve como uno de los más grandes
refugios que le quedan a la familia. No obstante, sabemos que la religión todavía divide a las familias de
muchas maneras: cuando un cónyuge practica su religión y el otro no, cuando los niños escogen o rechazan las
creencias de sus padres, cuando los estilos de vida de un ser querido no se conforman a las enseñanzas de la
Iglesia, cuando una pareja se casa o se casa de nuevo
fuera de la Iglesia, cuando un niño bautizado pero no
creyente finge ser religioso sólo para complacer a sus
abuelos … y así sigue la lista. Ya desde hace siglos,
Jesús sabía que las convicciones profundas vividas
honestamente podrían ser a menudo causa de división, a
pesar de que Él y su Padre en el cielo lo que más
profundamente desean es la unidad.
EL TÍPICO ADOLESCENTE
En los tiempos en que se escribió el Evangelio de
Lucas, el cristianismo ya estaba en su adolescencia.
Durante la infancia del cristianismo, éste era una rama o
secta del judaísmo. La disensión dentro de la fe judía
acerca de la naturaleza de Jesús y su misión mesiánica
fue causa de desavenencia, la cual fue intensificada debido a las situaciones sociales y políticas, y agravada
por la destrucción del templo de Jerusalén. Lucas estaba predicando y escribiendo a muchas personas que día a
día vivían la clase de divisiones familiares que Jesús describía. Alguien que ha vivido junto a un adolescente
sabe bien que "el hijo en contra del padre" y "la hija en contra de la madre" son situaciones comunes. No fue
diferente para el cristianismo al separarse de su religión de origen. Los discípulos de Cristo en tiempos de
Lucas iban descubriendo que a veces un hogar dividido era el precio que se pagaba, como dice la carta a los
Hebreos, por permanecer “fijos los ojos en Jesús, autor y perfeccionador de la fe” (Hebreos 12:2).
Lecturas de hoy: Jeremías 38:4–6, 8–10; Salmo 20:2–4, 18; Hebreos 12:1–4; Lucas 12:49–53
Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
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Se require un depósito de $500 con la aplicación para reservar su espacio. Folleto
con aplicación disponible en las oficinas parroquiales. (Incluye viaje de ida y vuelta
desde Houston, hoteles de primera clase, en habitación doble, dos comidas al día,
desayuno y cena, guías de turismo, todas las entradas y visitas turísticas de acuerdo
al itinerario, impuestos de aeropuerto, propinas para los guías y conductores.)
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EL COSTO DE SER DISCÍPULO El Salmo responsorial de hoy, Salmo 40 (39), nos es muy familiar por el refrán “Señor, date prisa en socorrerme”. La historia de Jeremías hoy y el refrán “¡Señor, date prisa en socorrerme!”
nos recuerda que siempre hay dos caminos para seguir el
llamado de Dios. El autor de la Carta a los Hebreos también lo sabía. Él recordaba a sus lectores que aunque nos
agobien desgracias y pecados, podemos todavía perseverar si mantenemos nuestros ojos fijos en Jesús, quien también conoció la vergüenza y el dolor de la cruz, pero vio
más allá del sufrimiento, el gozo de sentarse a la derecha
del trono de Dios. Jesús mismo dio a sus discípulos una
“idea” de un bautismo que no sería tan maravilloso como el
del Jordán que inauguró su ministerio, sino de fuego y angustia. Las palabras de la Sagrada Escritura hoy pueden no
ser terriblemente apaciguadoras, pero en su honestidad y
fortaleza podemos reconocer las dificultades que el discípulo enfrenta a diario, y consolarnos por la seguridad de
nuestra salvación en Cristo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
estaban también algunos instrumentos de oración como el
rosario, la Biblia y algún otro libro de oración. También
en casa de mi abuela materna, en Texas, había un rinconcito sagrado. Muchos latinos tenemos altarcitos familiares. Algunos son verdaderos altares como el de mi abuela,
Mamá Lilia. Otros son rincones especiales como el de
Mamá María, con alguna imagen y libro de oración y fotografías de nuestros parientes. A fin de cuentas no importa ni su tamaño ni su forma. Importa su existencia y
sobre todo su uso para recordarnos de la presencia e importancia de Dios en nuestros hogares y familias.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El profeta del Señor sufre peligros y
deshonra para proclamar el no grato mensaje de Dios para
la ciudad (Jeremías 38:4-6, 8-10).
Salmo — Señor, date prisa en socorrerme!
(Salmo 40 [39])
Segunda lectura — No te desanimes. Persevera en la
lucha igual que Cristo soportó la cruz (Hebreos 12:1-4).
Evangelio — Jesús vino a purificar la tierra con su santo
fuego y a sembrar división y no paz (Lucas 12:49-53).
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.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Lunes: La Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María
Martes: San Esteban de Hungría
Viernes: San Juan Eudes
Sábado: San Bernardo
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia
del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2;
Sal 132 (131):6-7, 9-10, 13-14;
1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lc 11:27-28
Día: Ap 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Sal 45 (44):10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27;
Lc 1:39-56
Martes: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab;
Mt 19:23-30
Miércoles: Ez 34:1-11; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 20:1-16
Jueves: Ez 36:23-28; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19;
Mt 22:1-14
Viernes: Ez 37:1-14; Sal 107 (106):2-9; Mt 22:34-40
Sábado: Ez 43:1-7a; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12
Domingo: Is 66:18-21; Sal 117 (116):1, 2;
Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lc 13:22-30
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
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El otro día leí un
artículo escrito por un pastor bautista sobre la necesidad
de tener un altar en casa para educar a nuestros hijos en la
fe y la oración. Lo leí con interés ya que el uso del altarcito tiene una larga historia en la Iglesia católica. En casa
de mis abuelos paternos, en México, había un bello altarcito en forma de pirámide que contenía flores, velas y
figuras de Jesús, María y algunos santos. Además de esto
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713-664-0330
6719 STELLA LINK
“The Roofing Specialists”
Re-Roofs • Repairs
Insulated Windows
Hardi Siding • Gutters
Gus Campos, Parishioner
St. Ambrose
www.camposroofing.com
713.680.3530
www.jspaluch.com
MARTHA GARCIA
Parishioner
REALTOR Cell 713-294-7762
[email protected]
PARK AT BELLAIRE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
6333 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77081
23 Passenger Bus • Errand Service
Planned Activities • Doctor Appointments
713.830.5400
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-833-5941