July 17, 2016 - St. Vincent de Paul | Houston, TX

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
July 17, 2016, Sixteenth 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
“Mary has chosen the better part.” Luke 10:38-42
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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July 17, 2016, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
I think I have mentioned this before, but in case I did not, we subscribe
to The CARA Report. The CARA Report is a publication of the Center for
Applied Research in the Apostolate. For about 20 years, CARA has conducted
extensive studies, reviewed other’s research and tried to help us understand
what and why certain events have happened. They have researched for the
best practices from the vast religious community of believers.
In their latest issue, CARA analyses a survey conducted by the National Congregation
Study, that Catholic Parishes make up about 6% of the religious congregations in the United
States (18,000 out of 300,000) Parishes. This 6% of congregations, however, has 28% of the
church going membership. In general Catholic Parishes are much larger than non-Catholic. A
Catholic Parish is typically younger than a mainline Protestant Congregation and a bit older
than Evangelical Congregations.
The median annual per capita financial contributions decreases as congregational size
increases. For example, an Evangelical Congregation of 100 adults receives an average per
capita annual contribution of $1,750, while a congregation of 400 receives $1,480 and a
congregation of 1,000 receives $1,140. The equivalent numbers for Catholic Parishes are $850,
$720 and $550, about half of their fellow churchgoers. (SVdP Parish average is $624 or about
$12 per week.)
A white Protestant Church with 500 adults has an average of 3.1 full-time ministers or one
minister for every 159 people, while the Catholic Church of this size has an average of only 1.9
full-time ministerial staff — one for every 263 people.
Of course there are many differences due to theologies, the understanding of the
Incarnation, the very nature of what a Church is and significant various interpretations of
Scripture. These differences are, of course, more important than the above.
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I did discover some other research that
may not be as well researched as CARA
takes care to publish.
It seems that someone has found a
graphic description of teens texting. You
may have observed them as well.
Pax et bonum,
Msgr. Bill
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Lord Teach Us to Pray
Archdiocesan Day of Prayer sponsored
by Prince of Peace ACTS. Featuring
Speakers: Rev. John Keller, Pastor
Prince of Peace / Michael Gormley,
Coordinator of Evangelization St.
Anthony of Padua / Den. Tom
Vicknair, Director of Pastoral Life St. Anthony of Padua.
Saturday, July 23, 8am-1pm, doors open at 7:30am.
Bring a friend! Only $10/person. Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 19222 Tomball Parkway, 77070. Mass
11:30am with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo.
Register at http://staoptw.org/dop2016
July 18 to July 24
Monday July 18, Weekday
6:45 AM - Susan Elizabeth McGrath †, James Hyde †
12:10 PM - Mary & Tim O'Donnell †, Antonio Cano †
Tuesday July 19, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - Matthew Barrett †, Jack Stevens †
7:00 PM - Susan Elizabeth McGrath †, Maliheh Azarbaijan †
Wednesday July 20, Weekday
6:45 AM - Evelyn Berges †, Josie O'Donnell †
12:10 PM - Ruth & Johnny Kolenda †, Jessie Hernandez †
2016 Archdiocesan Prayer
Breakfast July 28, 2016
Thursday July 21, Weekday
6:45 AM - Mary Bonner †, Josie O'Donnell †
12:10 PM - Stacy Barnett †, Ligorio Soares †
Speaker: Most Rev. Michael Sis
Bishop of San Angelo
Hilton Americas
1600 Lamar St.
Houston, 77010
7am check in,
Program begins
7:30am sharp
To purchase tickets go to www.archgh.org/prayerbreakfast
For more information, please contact the
Development Department at 713-652-4417
Friday July 22, St. Mary Magdalene
6:45 AM - Raymond Garza †, William Urbano †
12:10 PM - Tony & Katherine Sechelski †,
Josephine Kaminski †
Saturday July 23, Weekday
8:15 AM - Daniel Micheal Chiang †, Carbajal Families †
5:00 PM - Peter Cangelosi †
Sunday July 24, SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY
7:00 AM - Jim Hughes †
9:00 AM - Jan Karwowski †
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - Carl Triola †
3:00 PM - Robert Boles †
5:00 PM - Kay Charles
Join Our Newly Organized Greeters
We are a group of parishioners
committed to welcoming everyone into our Community United
in Faith. Individuals and entire
families can join this ministry.
Go to:
http://www.signupgenius.com/
go/60b0c45a8af2ba75-greeters
Choose a Mass time that works for you and your family
and sign up for the Mass of your choice. We need
YOU!! If you have any questions, please call, Mary
Gosline 713-663-3546 or email [email protected].
Catholic Radio for Houston
Radio for your soul!!! KSHJ 1430 AM,
www.grnonline.com, 24 hours every day!
Listen and Learn!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus affirms that
to be a disciple we must also sit at His feet
and listen to Him. St. Vincent de Paul taught
that it is only in prayer that we can give selfless loving service to those who are poor. This week,
please say a special prayer each day for the poor and forgotten in our parish. 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.
Stewardship Offering
July 10, 2016, Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Offertory:
$36,531.46
Other Charitable:
$11,257.24
Total Contributions:
$47,788.70
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 CCE and LDP is now open for the Fall.
Registration Packets are available at the
Greeter's Station in the Narthex of the Church,
at the Parish Office, or Online. Registrations
should be returned to the parish office.
Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry
Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We sit together
front left in the Church.
SVdP Youth Ministry meets during the School Year on
Sundays, 6:30-8pm, in the Family Center, upstairs, Youth
Room. All High School Students are welcome.
LDP - 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-10:00 AM or the 11:00 AM-12:00 PM class,
and they meet in the Primary School Building.
"The World Promises you comfort, but you were not
made for comfort. You were made for greatness"
- Pope Benedict XVI
CCE Program - Continuing Christian Education 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.
St. Vincent de Paul Life Teen's Mission is to bring teens into
a relationship with Christ and his Church. We seek not
merely to educate about the faith but to create Missionary
Disciples for the Kingdom of God. Through our focus on
prayer, the Sacraments, and fellowship through relational
ministry, we seek to brings teens into the fullness of Christ
and to put them on the path to becoming the person that
Christ created them to be.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: In order to be
ready to start preparation for First Holy Communion, students must have completed 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). A second year of Catholic education occurs in conjunction with their First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation.
Info or Signup?
Email Nick LaRocca, [email protected]
You’re Invited to a Free
Summer Activity with the Cub Scouts!
Please be our guests at this free summer
event. 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. Cub Scouts provides a positive
peer group that creates fellowship, promotes diversity,
and teaches duty to God and Country. Help your son
learn the value of his own worth, and watch his selfesteem and confidence grow. Pack 505 is an active group
of families and students from several area schools including St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and Roberts
Elementary. Come be part of the adventure with us!
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]
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 6:00 PM to
7:00 PM. Please contact Monica Aquila about classes.
For further information please contact Monica Aquila at
713.663.3509 or [email protected]
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.
ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
Norma L. McLellan St. Anne's Society Book Club
Wed., August 10, 7pm, MJFC Room 208B.
We will discuss "A Town Like Alice" by Neville Shute.
Reserve your children's spot in the nursery 48 hrs in
advance when you RSVP at www.stannessociety.org
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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.
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Adult Life Ministries
Bus Trip for August 10 The next senior bus trip will be
to the National Weather Service in Dickinson for a free
explanation of how the forecasters know when it will rain
or when a hurricane is developing and where it will hit.
Then we shall go on to San Leon to have lunch at the Top
Water Grill and tour the Railean Distillery. In the event
the weather center will not be able to take us because of a
dynamic weather condition, we shall go, instead, to the
Air Terminal Museum at Hobby Airport. Because a prepayment is not required, there will be no money needed to
sign up. For this reason you may sign up at the reception
desk in the main lobby of the MJFC. Boarding for this trip
will be at 8:30am.
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.
English Classes (ESL) English as a Second Language
meets at 9:30am in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center,
Room 202. You may register when you come to the class
for the first time.
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 9:30 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.
John XXIII Study Group Deciding to take off the remainder of July, this group will begin meeting again on
August 1. On that date they will continue the regular
schedule of meeting at 10am, Mondays, MJFC 208A.
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 remarks
of church hierarchy 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.
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee
Special bilingual (English/Spanish) annual masses celebrated by
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo for couples residing in the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The Archdiocese celebrates the powerful gift of
Marriage to those who are commemorating their 50th or 25th anniversary years of
married life in the 2016 calendar year; and recognize their wonderful commitment
to the importance and permanence of this sacred sacrament.
25th Silver Anniversary Sunday, Aug. 14, 3pm, Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway.
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
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On May 15, 2015, Pope Francis announced an
extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy from
December 8, 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception until November 20, 2016, the Sunday
dedicated to Christ the King.
"We constantly need to contemplate
the mystery of mercy. It is a
wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace.
Our salvation depends on it." ~ Pope Francis
Save Lives —
Help Sort Medical Supplies
Pope Francis invites us to think about mercy anew as
the "act by which God comes to meet us" but also
mercy as the "fundamental law that dwells in the heart
of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his
brothers and sisters on the path of life". He invites us to
live by this mercy in our parishes and lives, to forgive
others as well as to seek reconciliation. He challenges
us to understand mercy and justice as "two dimensions
of the same reality" on the way of conversion of the
sinner towards love.
Help Medical Bridges fulfill its mission
of closing the Healthcare Gap worldwide.
Sort and categorize donated medical
supplies that will be shipped to
organizations in desperate need in more
than 85 developing countries worldwide.
To Volunteer:
Contact Veronica Bucio, 713-766-6554 or
[email protected] or apply
online at www.medicalbridges.org.
Life Awareness Weekend, July 22-24
Friday, 5 p.m. - Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Come and join other single men and women of faith, ages
18-45, who are searching and discerning God’s call in their
lives. Life Awareness is a weekend retreat of prayer, silent
reflection, presentations, group discussions, and sharing on
one-on-one encounters and guidance from priests and religious sisters and brothers, as you learn more about priesthood and religious life. This retreat is designed to help
young adults to learn and explore whatever vocation God
might be calling them, to search deeply for the guidance,
and to grow in courage to do the will of God. It will provide the time, environment, and opportunity to clarify
one’s calling without any pressure of commitment. Holy
Name Retreat Center, 430 Bunker Hill Rd, 77024. Information:
Deacon
Gary
Hilbig
832-549-4140
[email protected] Henry Majoue 832-606-1372
[email protected] Cost: Free (Donations accepted)
Deadline: July 18. Short interview required. Preregistration
and forms at www.houstonvocations.com/life-awareness.
UH Catholic Newman Center Retreat
“Calling Future Coogs! Whether you’re a
freshman or a transfer student, join us for
the Fresh Retreat at the UH Main
Campus, Catholic Newman Center,
4805 Calhoun Rd, 77004, on Saturday,
August 27, 10am-6pm. The day retreat
will be filled with games, food, dynamic talks and
personal stories of transitioning and staying close to the
Catholic Faith in College. Meet other freshmen and transfer students, gain insight from current Catholic Coogs,
and hang out with our Director Fr. John Paul Bolger, C.C.
and Campus Minister Mrs. Claire McMullin.
Please contact Claire at [email protected] or
check out www.facebook.com/CatholicCoogs/ find Fresh
in the events.
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CCSC is helping equip 6,500 students for the
academic year? WOW! HOW CAN I HELP?
1. Sponsor a student! CCSC’s greatest need for the Back To School program is
financial backing.
It costs only $45.00 to provide each child with a comprehensive packet of academic
supplies and new clothing/shoes in line with each campus’s uniform requirements.
Please consider giving or organizing a drive to fund this much needed service at your
place of business, worship, recreation center or anywhere you have community relationships that care about children.
Donations of any amount can be contributed by:
Donate online! Our secure website is a convenient way to give, and your gift can be
designated to Back To School: www.ccschouston.org
Donate by mail! Simply send a check (payable to CCSC with “Back To School” in the
note section) to CCSC, P. O. Box 27924, Houston, Texas, 77227.
2. Volunteer! It takes 700 volunteers to make Back To School a success! You can
contribute your time and energy to this worthy cause or help inspire others to volunteer.
LOCATION: Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd @ Ave. B (just inside Loop 610).
Sort & Set Up Saturday, July 30, 7:30am to 12:30pm, Help prep and organize supplies!
Distribution (2 Day Option) Friday, Aug. 5, 7:30am-1pm / Saturday, Aug. 6, 7:30am1pm, Help parents/students as they pick up supplies and more!
Parking is limited on Distribution days! If possible, please park across the street at
Crosspoint Church (in the back parking lot): 4601 Bellaire Blvd.
Thank you for your involvement and support! Questions?
Contact 713-961-3993 ext. 215 or [email protected]
The mission of Christian Community Service Center is to serve the poor, hungry, disabled
and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic, or cultural differences
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HOW IS GOD, IN HIS INFINITE LOVE,
CALLING YOU?
What will your vocation call be like? Will Jesus call
you directly, as he did Peter? Or will he knock you off
your horse, like Paul? Many of the vocation stories on
the CD reviewed in this article were the latter kind,
examples of people who had risen so high, or fallen so
low, that God struck them boldly to get their attention.
For others of us, God’s call may sound something like the
parish priest or the St. Vincent de Paul community
thanking us for our commitment, then asking … have we
ever considered becoming a deacon?
Deacon Gus, who realized his calling in this way, recently
shared some of his thoughts on the diaconate. Whereas
priests serve in persona Christi; deacons are called instead
to be Christ-like in serving others, in ways both large and
small. God welcomes all personalities to the immense joy
of serving others in this vocation, asking only that you be
sound and resolute in your faith, and willing to take on the
serious study of His nature and Church.
Read up on local diaconate requirements at
http://www.archgh.org/Diaconal-Formation.
Brought to you by the SVDP Vocations Committee.
Pray for Vocations!
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WATCH YOUR POSTURE
Our posture is often a tip-off to our hospitality and reverence for the Lord. Note the actions of Abraham as he
greeted the Lord in the presence of three men who appeared near his tent. He ran from the entrance of the tent
to greet them. He bowed to the ground as he met them.
He and Sarah, his wife, hastened to prepare a meal and
bring food and water to their guests. In the Gospel story,
Jesus’ friend Mary sat at his feet in order to listen to him
speak. How do we welcome and reverence the Lord?
What do our actions show? Do we remember the Lord’s
presence in the Blessed Sacrament? How do we welcome
the Lord in the scripture readings? How do we
acknowledge his presence in our brothers and sisters,
both at Mass and afterwards? Whether we kneel, stand, or
sit in the Lord’s presence, may our hearts and minds always be attuned to him. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Saints and Special Observances
Sunday:
Monday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Camillus de Lellis
St. Apollinaris
St. Lawrence of Brindisi
St. Mary Magdalene
St. Bridget of Sweden; Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s Readings
First Reading — Abraham and Sarah show hospitality to
messengers of the Lord (Genesis 18:1-10a).
Psalm — He who does justice will live in the presence of
the Lord (Psalm 15).
Second Reading — Paul speaks of the stewardship given
to him to complete the word of God, the mystery hidden
from ages past (Colossians 1:24-28).
Gospel — Martha, you are anxious and worried about
many things. Mary has chosen the better part
(Luke 10:38-42).
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group
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.
Meets 3rd Thursday (July 21) each month, 7:30-9pm,
monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies
Dinner, and Couples Discussion. 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.
Readings For The Week
Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50
Wednesday: Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab,
15, 17; Mt 13:1-9
Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:67ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17
Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:24-30
Sunday: Gen 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8;
Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13
For rotation information contact
Shannon Lassen, 832-978-6716 or
[email protected]
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The French Revolution is hardly a “treasure” in our story,
yet in 1789 it began to dismantle the way the world was
organized: feudalism. The collapsed society had three
basic divisions: those who work, those who fight, and
those who pray. There wasn’t a great deal of movement
among the ranks, yet one way to move out of the workers
and the fighters was in the direction of the folks who
prayed. These were the First Estate, the clergy. One of
the key persons in any manor or village was the priest.
He could read, at least a bit, and so was the source for
pronouncements and news from government and Church.
He was assigned to celebrate the sacraments frequently
and in conformance with certain rules. Seminaries did not
exist before the Reformation. Astute Protestant reformers
then forced the Catholic world toward a more educated
and able clergy. Before that, young men apprenticed with
a priest to learn the essentials, and would be presented to
the bishop for ordination. Other priests emerged from the
university system, where students were required to be
invested as clerics. Still others were monks, ordained not
so much for ministry outside the monastic walls, but to
offer Mass only for the intentions of the community’s
benefactors. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Houston Aggie Catholics!
Please join us for an Aggie Catholic Maroon Mass to
welcome our new Aggie Catholic freshman, transfer students and their families and learn about all of the great
things happening at St. Mary’s! Saturday, July 30, Mass
at 5pm, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St.
Joseph Parkway, 77002. Light dinner and program will
follow at Cathedral Centre. RSVP to Beth Ogden 979846-5717 ext 110 or [email protected]
Literacy Initiative for Today Program
Volunteers are needed to teach English-As-A-SecondLanguage on Saturdays in a successful, ongoing program
offering low-cost classes for anyone in the Houston area.
The program, LIFT (Literacy Initiative for Today), was
created at the University of St. Thomas, where classes
will be held beginning in September and continuing for
10 weeks. No experience is required, but prospective
teachers should send a resume immediately to David
Godwin at [email protected] or call 713-301-7276.
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This Sunday, Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center
Parish Information
Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. & 3pm Masses
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Hosted by 7am Sunday Mass EM Team 2
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
Catholic Healthcare Professionals
Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston July
meeting - Current Controversies in Organ & Tissue
Donation with Dr. Denise Hunnell. All healthcare
professionals are welcome to this free event. Light snacks
will be served. Tuesday, July 19, 6:30-8pm, at St. Vincent
de Paul, in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
Contact: Dr. Carla Falco at [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.
Online Giving is Available
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Catholic Websites
What is happening in the Archdiocese? Who is the patron
saint of Air Travelers? How can I take a Virtual Reality
Tour of the Sistine Chapel? To find the answers to these
and many more questions go to the following websites:
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston www.archgh.org
Catechism of the Catholic Church
www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Daily Readings and Reflections www.usccb.org/nab
Travelers Church Locator & Mass Times www.masstimes.org
Saints & Angels www.catholic.org/saints
Texas Catholic Conference www.txcatholic.org
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops www.usccb.org
The Vatican www.vatican.va
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Décimosexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
17 de julio de 2016
Te gustaría ser parte del equipo del próximo retiro de ACTS en español?
El retiro se llevará a cabo del 10 -13 de Noviembre. Las reuniones de equipo
comenzarán el Miércoles 10 de Agosto del presente año. El único requisito es haber
tenido la oportunidad de asistir a un retiro de ACTS. Anímate a ser parte de esta linda
experiencia que te ayudará a crecer en Dios y a compartir en comunidad con
hermanas en Cristo.
Para cualquier información comunicarse con Clara Blankenship 804-878-1479,
Marta Irizarry 713-254-5951 o Sabina Varela 713-501-6037.
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Martes: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 85 (84):2-8; Mt 12:46-50
Miércoles: Jer 1:1, 4-10; Sal 71 (70):1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17;
Mt 13:1-9
Jueves: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Sal 26 (25):6-7ab, 8-11;
Mt 13:10-17
Viernes: Jer 3:14-17; Sal 63 (62):2-6, 8-9;
Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Sábado: Jer 7:1-11; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a, 11;
Mt 13:24-30
Domingo: Gen 18:20-32; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 6-8;
Col 2:12-14; Lc 11:1-13
Concierto Católico
de Adoración
Eucarística por las Vocaciones
Sábado, 23 de julio, 2016, 4pm en el Centro
Católico Carismático. Invitamos a toda la juventud y familias católicas de todas las parroquias a que se unan a este gran evento de Concierto y Adoración Eucarística en oración por las
vocaciones a la vida sacerdotal y religiosa. Esta
es una tarde llena de adoración y alabanza frente
al Santísimo Sacramento con Su Eminencia Daniel Cardenal DiNardo, Arzobispo de GalvestonHouston, el Grupo Emmanuel de México y varios artistas católicos de Latino América. Habrá
también comunidades religiosas compartiendo
información en mesas de exhibición.
El evento es completamente gratis; boleto no
necesario. Información, videos y detalles en
www.houstonvocations.com/cielo-abierto T
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Decimosexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Lunes:
San Camilo de Lelis
Miércoles: San Apolinario
Jueves:
San Lorenzo de Brindisi
Viernes:
Santa María Magdalena
Sábado:
Santa Brígida de Suecia; Santa María Virgen
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.
HORA SANTA NOCHE DE ADORACIÓN
Invitamos a las Noches de Adoración (NDA) que
se estarán llevando a cabo durante la semana previa a Cielo Abierto empezando el Lunes 18, St.
Joseph (Houston); Martes 19, St. Katherine
Drexel (Hempstead); Miércoles 20, Co-Cathedral
of the Sacred Heart (Houston); Jueves 21, Holy
Family (Missouri City), y Viernes 22, St. Jerome
(Houston).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Abraham y Sara muestran hospitalidad a los mensajeros del Señor (Génesis 18:1-10a).
Salmo — ¿Quien será grato a tus ojos, Señor? (Salmo 15
[14])
Segunda lectura — Pablo habla de la responsabilidad
que se le ha encomendado de completar la Palabra de
Dios (Colosenses 1:24-28).
Evangelio — Marta, te preocupas de muchas cosas. María ha escogido la mejor parte (Lucas 10:38-42).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión
Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del
Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los
derechos reservados.
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 piso del centro parroquial. Si desean agregarse a nuestra lista de contactos para
recibir información acerca de nuestros eventos, pueden
enviarnos un correo a [email protected]. ¡Los
esperamos!
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Sal 50 (49):5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17,
21, 23; Mt 12:38-42
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