June 19, 2016 - Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community

Epiphany of the Lord
Catholic Community
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
1530 Norwalk Drive • Katy, Texas 77450
Telephone: 281.578.0707 • Fax: 281.578.9161
www.epiphanycatholic.org
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Masses: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m.
Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 p.m.*
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m.*, 11:30 a.m.*, 5:30 p.m. *Nursery available
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.; or appointment with a priest
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday after 9:00 a.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 281.578.3845
June 19, 2016 • 12thSunday in Ordinary Time • Readings on p.1127
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PARISH CLERGY
Rev. Tom Lam
Administrator
Rev. Thomas Joseph
Parochial Vicar
Deacon John Evanoff
Pastoral Associate
Deacon Don Kish
PARISH STAFF
Business Manager
Craig Shemon
Gerry Broussard, Verna Goertz,
Dan Stamps, Mary Tran
Religious Education
LouAnn Svoboda, Director
Charlotte Fulton, Maria Laiseca
Youth Ministry
Dave Clark, Director
Joey Harvey
Music Ministry
Christian Mondragon, Director
Liturgy Ministry
Dominick Aquila, Director
Outreach Ministry
Schottsie Hill, Director
Lisa Gilkeson
Facilities Manager
Kirk Harris
Young Kim
COMMUNITY LIFE
Nursery Coordinator:
Anne Salazar
Bingo: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
281-578-3905
Welcome Newcomers
If you would like more
information on our Parish
Community, please visit
www.epiphanycatholic.org
News about our Parochial Vicars
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s Fr. Thomas announced during the Masses last weekend,
he has been given a new assignment in the Archdiocese.
Beginning July 1st, Fr. Thomas Joseph will serve as the
parochial vicar at St. Edward Catholic Church in
Spring. The Archdiocese gives us a few weeks to spread the news of
this announcement and so we can have some time to express our
gratitude to Fr. Thomas for his dedication and ministry to our
community. Next Sunday, June 26th, our parish will have a farewell
reception following the morning Masses so that we have an opportunity
to offer our best wishes and assurances of prayers to our parochial
vicar. As you know, this is the rhythm of the life of the
parish. Throughout the Archdiocese this past weekend, parishes were
hearing the news of new priest assignments since the summer months
are the regular time of transition for our clergy. Parochial Vicars usually
serve 2-3 years at a parish in order to grant the priest diverse
opportunities at ministry in different parishes. On behalf of the
Epiphany of the Lord Community, I offer my deep gratitude and
blessings in support of Fr. Thomas’ priesthood and service to the
Church.
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ur new parochial vicar here at
Epiphany will arrive on July 1st.
Fr. Martins Emeh comes to us
from the Diocese of Rockford,
Illinois. He has been granted permission from his
bishop to transfer to the Archdiocese of Galveston
-Houston, and Cardinal DiNardo has assigned him
to Epiphany of the Lord. Fr. Martins was
ordained in 2002, having studied at Mount St.
Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. As a
priest for the Diocese of Rockford, he has served Rev. Martins Emeh, J.C.L.
as Vice-Chancellor of his diocese and earned a
graduate degree in canon law at Catholic University in Washington DC.
He currently serves as a Judge in the (Catholic) Court of Appeals for
the Providence of Chicago and for the past seven years, has been the
Pastor at St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva, Illinois. He is originally
from Nigeria. Fr. Martins has visited our Archdiocese almost on an
annual basis since his mother and family members live in Pearland. I
have spoken with Fr. Martins, and he is excited to meet the parishioners
of Epiphany and begin ministry here with us.
These summer months will be a time of transition for many of the
parishes in the Archdiocese. Thank you for your kind support and
prayerful remembrance of our parish clergy.
~ Fr. Tom Lam
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Events & Meetings This Week
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
Baby Bottle Collection
9:45 & 11:30 AM, Nursery: 0-5 years:
MONDAY, JUNE 20
9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School: Family Center
1:00 PM, Rummikub: Outreach Center
1:00 PM, ELC Book Club: Room 304
7:00 PM, Job Networking: Rec Room
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School: Family Center
9:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Adoration: Chapel
9:30 AM, Quilters: Room 411
10:00 AM, Holy Hour Rosary for Respect Life: Chapel
4:00 PM, Holy Hour Rosary for Vocations: Chapel
7:00 PM, Rosary: Chapel
7:30 PM, Evening Prayer: Chapel
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School: Family Center
THURSDAY, JUNE 23
9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School: Family Center
6:00 PM, Wedding Rehearsal: Church
7:00 PM, Line Dancing: Family Center
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
9:00 AM, Vacation Bible School: Family Center
3:00 PM, Wedding: Church
7:30 PM, Bingo: Family Center
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
9:00 AM, Job Search Seminar: Rec Room
5:30 PM, Nursery: 0-5 years
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
9:45 & 11:30 AM, Nursery: 0-5 years:
1:30 PM, Baptisms: Narthex
TheHospitalityMinistryforCoffeeand
Donutswillbetakingasummerbreak
forJune,JulyandAugust.
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Baptisms
Please contact parish office for
preparation classes.
Baptism Session for Parents
2nd Saturday of February,
May, August, November
10:00 AM – Noon
To register call
LouAnn Svoboda
(281-578-8271)
Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA)
For information call
LouAnn Svoboda
(281-578-8271)
Sacrament of Marriage
Must be a registered, active
member of the parish at least
six months. Contact parish
office eight months before
wedding to begin preparation.
Finance Council Chair
Denny Dellinger
Pastoral Council Chair
Tom McGeehan
Knights of Columbus
Steve Zoeller, Grand Knight
http://www.kofc9759.org/
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Cynthia Viator
Ladies Club
Joan McManamy
Forever Young
Barbara Hajjar, Clare Snow
Bulletin Deadline
The deadline for article
submission is Thursday at noon
(ten days before publication). Your
article
can
be
sent
to
[email protected].
Check
our
website
for
Liturgical & Faith Formation
Schedules.
[email protected]
Child’s Play Learning Center, Alyce Gabrysch, Director, 281-578-9332; 281-578-0507 Fax; childsplaykaty.com
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Liturgy & Prayer
PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES
Saturday, June 18
5:30 PM
Sunday, June 19
8:00 AM
9:45 AM
11:30 AM
5:30 PM
Monday, June 20
9:00 AM
Tuesday, June 21
9:00 AM
Wednesday, June 22
9:00 AM
Thursday, June 23
9:00 AM
Friday, June 24
9:00 AM
Saturday, June 25
5:30 PM
Sunday, June 26
8:00 AM
9:45 AM
11:30 AM
5:30 PM
Vigil-Twelfth Sunday in O.T.
†Irene Richard
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Clarence Neugebauer
For the people
†Richard Garza
†Daniel Kristek, Sr.
Weekday
†Narimantas R. Reventas
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
†Lorena Hill
Weekday
†Bernadette Bieltz
Weekday
†Mary Jane Beaumire
Please keep the following people in
your thoughts and prayers this
week as we wish them a return to
good health:
Jason Sides, Michael “Matt” Patrick Ryan,
Theresa McCluskey, Janet Cuccia, Hailey
Williams, Emedes Contreras, Caroline Montello,
Rhonda Janak, Randy Grossman, Joan Rushing,
Minda Emata, Betty Long, Maria Mercedes
Enriquez, Robert Davidson, Mabel Arrazola,
Brianna McRee, Kristi Rowbatham, Richard
Hoffman.
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Former ACTS Retreatants
We Need You!
†Dean Steck
Vigil-Thirteenth Sunday in O.T.
†Patti Paetow
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Dr. Giang L. Tran
For the people
†Rafael & Shirley Vides
†Raymond & Anita Beard
If you have previously been on an ACTS retreat
(Adoration, Community, Theology and Service) and
are interested in helping to bring ACTS retreats to
Epiphany of the Lord, then we ask you to contact
one of the Formation Team leaders below, or contact Deacon John Evanoff.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13;
Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday:
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36;
Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40;
Mt 7:15-20
Thursday:
2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 7:21-29
Friday:
Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17;
1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17
Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15;
Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80
Saturday:
Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21;
Mt 8:15-17
Sunday:
1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11;
Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62
Please pray for our
military men and women.
John Bannon (Men’s ACTS)
[email protected]
Terri Bray (Women’s ACTS) [email protected]
Vocations Corner
Life Awareness Week-end- July 22-24, 2016
(Friday evening through Sunday brunch) Come to
this program open to single Catholics ages 18-45 to
help in discerning about a religious vocation. No
fee to attend. Sponsored by the Serra Club and held
at the Holy Name Retreat Center in Houston. Contact Henry Majoue (832) 606-1372
All are invited to Pray a rosary for Vocations
every Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Chapel.
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News in the Parish
Our Stewardship
We welcome into our community:
Glenn & Elaine Austria, Gustavo & Cecil
De la Pena, Vincent & Yvette Garcia,
Catherine Guedry, Brent & Rebecca
Hillyer, Jose & Mary Ramos, Abel &
Julie Salas.
Stewardship – June 11/12
Second Collection Next Weekend
Peter’s Pence (Holy Father’s Charities)
Annual Black Bag Collection—In the
Gospel today, Jesus tells us that “whoever
wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever
loses his life for my sake will save it.” Together, let us follow Jesus’ example by bringing
hope and mercy to the poor through our mission of charity. The Society of St. Vincent
de Paul’s Annual Black collection will
be held on July 9/10.
Sunday Offering
St. Vincent de Paul
Registered Households
$65,675.71
$5,458.00
6,611
“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny
himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
LUKE 9:23
We are not very good at “denying ourselves” in our
society. Our current economic situation is evidence
of what happens when people think they can have
everything they want. Jesus calls us to set our own
personal “wants” aside so that we have the resources
to follow Him instead.
Respect Life Bulletin Board
Father’s Day
Saint Pope John Paul wrote of the importance of Fatherhood: “A man is called upon to ensure
the harmonious and united development of all the members of the family…by exercising generous responsibility for the life conceived under the heart of the mother, by a more solicitous commitment
to educa on, a task he shares with his wife, by work which is never a cause of division in the
family but promotes it’s unity and stability , and by means of the witness he gives of an adult
Chris an life which effec vely introduces the children into the living experience of Christ and
the Church.”
When a baby is growing in the womb, the first vital organ that develops is the heart, which
starts bea ng by about 21 days. What does this say about the human person? It is almost as
if God honors the capacity to love by giving the heart supremacy even in the physical development of the human being. While not physically connected to newly developing life in the same way as the mother, the father need not be excluded from this beau ful mystery. During the month of June, may all hearts look to the
Sacred Heart as a source of inspira on, and may all husbands and fathers be renewed in their calling to build
up the culture of life, star ng in their own families.
Fatherhood and the Sacredness of Human Life
By Kimberly Baker, Life Issues Forum May 25, 2012
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A Father’s Day Prayer
Help me Lord, to cultivate a sense of family
Campaign Update – Epiphany crosses
$5 million mark! (as of June 10)
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community has received
$5,016,235 in pledges from 844 families for the Faith in
our Future –Investing in Catholic Education campaign to
build our Catholic elementary and middle school.
Families continue to contribute to our new school and
give families the choice of providing their children a
Catholic education.
For more information about the campaign go to
epiphanycatholic.school. The website can also be found
on the parish website at epiphanycatholic.org.
within myself and the
hearts and minds of my
children. Give me the pa-
tience and wisdom to see your work even amid
our very human antics. Help me Lord to serve
my children more than I expect from them. Help
me to be a godly parent that I may raise up my
children in your likeness.
It’s Not Too Late to Make a Pledge
You can still make a pledge to the school campaign. Here
are three easy ways to make a pledge:
♦
Return the pledge card and envelope mailed to your
home.
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Pick up a pledge card at the tables in the church
narthex, at one of the church entrances or in the
parish office.
♦
Call the campaign director, Michael Henkenius at
402-613-8254 or email him at
[email protected] and he’ll mail a pledge
card to your home.
Three Ways to Make Campaign Gifts or
Payments on Your Pledge
Now you can contribute to Epiphany of the
Lord’s Capital Campaign for a new Catholic
School on Faith Direct! Faith Direct is our
parish’s on-line e-giving program. It’s easy and
convenient. If you are already registered with Faith
Direct just go to the top of the contribution page and
schedule your regular payments. If you’d like to
register on Faith Direct for the first time just log onto faithdirect.net and sign up. Or you can find
Faith Direct on our parish website Epiphanycatholic.org.
Also, don’t forget Epiphany while you are away
during the summer. You can use Faith Direct for
convenient automatic payments from your checking
account or credit card. When you sign up remember
Epiphany’s parish code is: TX613.
♦
The parish monthly envelope packet mailed home to
parishioners contains a special colored campaign
envelope. Use the campaign envelope each month for
gifts or payments on your pledge.
♦
Faith Direct, the online parish giving system, now
has a specific campaign button that allows you to
make a one-time gift or set up reoccurring payments
on your pledge. Go to the parish website at
epiphanycatholic.org to use Faith Direct.
Faith Direct also has a mobile app. It is available
on the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android users. The Faith Direct App allows Epiphany
parishioners to access their account anytime, anywhere.
♦
Call the campaign director, Michael Henkenius at
402-613-8254 or email him at
[email protected] and he’ll mail a
campaign envelope to your home.
By using Faith Direct you will help Epiphany plan
for liturgies and ministries throughout the year.
Sign up for Faith Direct today!
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Around the Archdiocese
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee
Registrations are currently open for couples celebrating their 25th and 50th years of Marriage in the Catholic
Church. Couples willing to participate can register on line by visiting
Family Life Ministry Website (www.familylifeminsitryhouston.org).
COUPLES CELEBRATING THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the golden wedding anniversary mass for
those who are commemorating their 50th Anniversary of married life.
This year's mass will be held on Sunday, September 25th, 2016 , 3:00 pm, at the CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway in Houston.
COUPLES CELEBRATING THEIR 25th ANNIVERSARY
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the silver wedding anniversary mass for
those who are commemorating their 25th Anniversary of married life.
The Celebration for the couples that are celebrating their 25th year of sacramental marriage will
take place on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred
Heart located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway in Houston.
We are proud to announce that these Epiphany of the Lord Parishioners are
award winning students at St. John XXIII College Preparatory for the 2015-2016 School Year. We look forward to many more award winning students from Epiphany of the Lord Parish!
Epiphany of the Lord Parish Ambassador for
St. John XXIII College Preparatory – Tom Pierce.
Natalie Lane
Dana Alexander
Griffin Alexander
Christina Germana
Benjamin Rehfled
Lillianne Usher
Audrey Morabito
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President's Award of Distinguished Achievement in Theology
President's Award of Distinguished Achievement in Theology
President's Award of Distinguished Achievement in Mathematics
President's Award of Distinguished Achievement in Mathematics, Theology & Science
President's Award of Excellence in Mathematics
CARDINAL DINARDO FAITH AND CHARACTER AWARD; Student Body President
Scholar Athlete Award
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Outreach Ministry 281-578-0707
Outreach Events in June:
“BABY BOTTLE BLESSING”
Standing Meetings: Mon.—Epiphany Job Net-
Bottle
Return
TODAY!
working at 7 p.m. in the PAC; Tues.—Respect
Life Rosary at 10 a.m. in the Chapel.
18/19th: BBB Drop Off
19th: Happy Father’s Day
25th: Career Search
28th: Second Family Meeting
28th: Respect life
THANK YOU to all who
brought back their filled
‘Baby Bottle’ this weekend. You have helped
to “change” someone’s
LIFE!
See www.epiphanycatholic.org for details.
STARTING IN THE FALL
Just Faith:
JustFaith offers an intensive study of the Christian’s
call to address the needs of the world. The 24-week
program starts in September on Thursday mornings
and includes weekly meetings, regular reading and
immersion experiences. For more information look
at justfaith.org or call John at 281-395-6167 or at
[email protected].
Walking through Grief:
Whether your loss is recent or in the past we will
walk the grief journey with you. Nine week support
ministry with topics that are DVD lead and independent of each other. Please join us on Tuesday evenings starting September 6th.
JOB FAIR
If you forgot to bring yours today,
please drop it off at the parish office
during the week.
Career Job Search Seminar
Saturday, June 25th
from 9am to 1pm
This career building workshop will help you brush
up your resume. Interview
skills will be reviewed and
practice. Get help
jumpstarting your new job
placement.
July 28th, 2016
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES?
The Job Fair is welcoming companies
that have salaried positions open.
Please contact Outreach, 832-772-0306 if
you’re interested.
For this workshop
you must pre-register
by 6/22/16 via
email to: [email protected]
NEED PRAYERS Email
[email protected]
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Adult Faith Formation
Faith Formation Registration
For the 2016-2017 school year
Registration for Faith Formation (FF) classes began on June 1
♦
If your child was enrolled in FF during the 2015-16 school year, a preprinted
registration form was mailed to your home.
♦
If you are a new parishioner, or if your child is just beginning FF this year, contact our
office to request a FF registration form: 281-578-8271 or
[email protected].
Class placement is dependent upon the number of confirmed, VIRTUS trained adults who
volunteer as catechists to teach the children. Call 281-578-8271 if you feel that God is
calling you to become a catechist.
FATHERHOOD
A father carries pictures where his money used to be.
—Anonymous
A Journey of Faith Awaits You
“I married a Catholic and promised to raise my children Catholic. Now that
my children are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion they are
asking me why I don’t receive the Sacrament with them. I guess now is a
good time for me to ask myself this question and find out how I can
strengthen my own relationship with God.”
This is just one of many reasons adults consider becoming Catholic. Invite
someone you know to contact LouAnn at 281-578-8271, ext. 283 or
[email protected] for more information on the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults).
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Treasures from our Tradition
It’s almost midsummer day! One of the great
hidden treasures of our liturgical calendar occurs
this week. There are only three “nativity” feasts
on our calendar: for the Lord, the Blessed Mother (September 8), and the Nativity of Saint John
the Baptist on June 24. Friday’s date is anchored
by the Annunciation (March 25), when Mary
learns not only of her own child’s advent, but of
Elizabeth’s child. We are exactly half a year
away from Christmas Eve. There are strong traditions around this feast. Just as the winter solstice provides a rich vocabulary for Christmas, so
does the abundance of light at midsummer inform
this celebration. Just as at Christmas, a religious
festival spills over into culture. As summer light
reaches its peak, the sun-drenched zones of
northern Europe see people staying up all night,
kindling “St. John’s Fires” in the long summer
twilight. Bonfires seem to be the unifying force
in all these celebrations, kindled along the shores
of the St. Lawrence in Quebec and Montreal,
with harbor illuminations in France. You may be
most interested in the custom in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Baptist’s own city. People there will
leap into the sea between midnight and dawn to
honor John. Why not find your way to a pool, a
lake, or a sandy beach this week and plunge in to
recall your baptism? It’s a tradition!
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Epiphany of the Lord would like to
let you know that JS Paluch is
currently working on our Church
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If you would like to advertise your
business in the Church Bulletin please
contact: Donnie Taylor, Advertising
Sales Executive, for JS Paluch
Company at 281-744-8062 or email
[email protected]
Epiphany Youth Ministry
AYC is July 29-31 at the Hilton of Americas!
Calling High School Students!! Join EYM for
a weekend conference with 2,000+ teens
from all over the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese. Registra on is $175 and open unl June 27th. Please register online using
our access code 7723EOTL at
epiphanycatholic.org/ayc!
We are going to the Houston
June
29th.
We will depart via bus from
Epiphany after 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Reserve your tickets by calling
the youth office– 281-578-0770.
July 6th: prepare for the
Patriot Games!
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