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PASTOR’S CORNER
EL RINCON DEL PADRE
The gospel reading of the Third Sunday of Lent, year C, is taken from the Gospel of St. Luke, Luke 13:1-9. The parable in
today’s Gospel clearly warns that we, like the fig tree, will be judged by our fruit. While God mercifully provides us with
time and opportunity, let us give witness to our faith with deeds of kindness and generosity!
Also, this Third Sunday of Lent, if there were candidates for the Rite of Christian Initiations, there is an option to use the
Gospel of John, John 4: 5-42 – the Samaritan woman at the well. In this Gospel of John, Jesus asked the Samaritan woman
for a drink of water. Jesus opened her heart to a new life, a new relationship with God. John’s gospel says her testimony drew
many others to Jesus.
There are a few things we can learn from Luke 13: 1-9 and John 4:5-21.
a) No one is too sinful to be saved by the Lord.
b) No one is so lost that the Lord cannot find him / her.
c) No one can be saved without facing his or her sinful past. This is why we Catholics go to confession.
d) No one who faces his /her sinful past will be turned away by the Lord Jesus.
e) No one who meets Jesus will ever be the same again. We receive Jesus at Holy Eucharist every Mass.
Praise be to Jesus Christ! What amazing grace! What amazing mercy!
Fr. Hai
La lectura del Evangelio del tercer domingo de Cuaresma, Año C, se toma del Evangelio de San Lucas, Capitulo 13: 1-9. La
parábola del Evangelio de hoy advierte claramente que nosotros, como la higuera, seremos juzgados por nuestro fruto. Mientras que Dios nos ofrece misericordiosamente el tiempo y la oportunidad, para que demos testimonio de nuestra fe con obras
de bondad y de generosidad!
Además, este tercer domingo de Cuaresma, si hubiera candidatos para el Rito de iniciacion cristiana, seria una oportunidad
para usar el Evangelio de San Juan 4: 5-42 - la samaritana en el pozo. En este Evangelio de San Juan, Jesús le pidio a la mujer samaritana un poco de agua. Jesús abrio el corazón de esta mujer a una nueva vida, a una nueva relación con Dios. El
Evangelio de San Juan dice que su testimonio atrajo a muchos otros a Jesús.
Hay algunas cosas que podemos aprender de Lucas 13: 1-9 y de Juan 4: 5-21.
a) Nadie es demasiado pecador que no pueda ser salvado por el Señor.
b) Nadie está tan perdido que el Señor no le pueda encontrar.
c) Nadie puede ser salvo sin enfrentarse a su pasado pecaminoso.
Es por esto que nosotros los católicos vamos a confesarnos.
d) Ninguno que se enfrenta a su pasado pecaminoso será rechazado por El
e) Nadie que se encuentra con Jesús volvera a ser el mismo de nuevo. Recibimos a Jesús en
la Sagrada Eucaristía en cada misa.
Alabado sea Jesucristo! Sublime es su Gracia! y Sorprendente su Misericordia!
Pd. Hai
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS
INTENCIONES DE MISA
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY…...
"with age-old love I have loved you; so I have kept my mercy toward you."
- Jeremiah 31:3
A Bible Study Guide for Catholics,
This Bible study will help us rediscover the incredible history of God's mercy in
own lives, which in turn will leads us to an understanding of the importance of
extending God's love and mercy to the world around us.
Bible study:
Monday evenings at 7pm: February 29, March 7, 14, 21
Wednesday mornings 10am: March 2, 9, 16, 30
Thursday evenings at 7pm: March 3, 10, 17, 31
Free of Cost, Donations are appreciated
Lead by: Deacon David Johnson
For more information, 713-729-0221 or via email: DeaconDave@stmhouston.org
WALK WITH US
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays during Lent in the Church, 6pm
Coordinated by the Lectors
English
Monday /Lunes 02-29-2016
6:30am All Souls in Purgatory
5:30pm † Anna Camille Fazzino
Tuesday/ Martes 03-01-2016
6:30am † __
5:30pm † Charles Vachris
Wednesday/ Miercoles 03-02-2016
6:30am Vocations
5:30pm † Clyde Perrere
Thursday/ Jueves 03-03-2016
6:30am † Herman & Celeste Uthoff
5:30pm † Guadalupe Hernandez
Friday/ Viernes 04-04-2016
6:30am ­­__
8:15am † Simona Rosaldo
5:30pm † Tony Vachris
Saturday/ Sabado 03-05-2016
8:00am STM Parishioners
5:00pm Leroy & Mildred Lili Wedding Anniversary
Sunday/ Domingo 03-06-2016
7:30am __
9:00am † Theresa Dianne Louis
11:00am Michael Obanese Ogugua-Intentions
1:00pm † Efrain Salazar Guajardo
5:00pm __
7:00pm † Miguel Flores
FOR MASS INTENTONS PLEASE COME BY THE PARISH OFFICE.
PARA INTENCIONES DE LA MISA FAVOR DE PASAR POR LA OFICINA
PARROQUIAL.
Josephine LeDay
Therese Flaherty
Jan Tennert
James Murphy
Deanna Murphy
Irvin Schueler
Edgar Sharp
Dorothy Marak
Alfonso Gutierrez
Evangelina Corrales
Martha Reyes
James Swanson
Marie Jo Swanson
Latondra Banks
Helen Manlove
Gregoria Barrera
Angela Gannucci
Jennifer Gatchel
Rosemary Gatchel
Maria Ruiz
Jose Asuncion Romero
Alicia Vagas
VIRTUS TRAINING — English
“KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE”
at St. Thomas More on Saturday March 12, 2016
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!, ALL WHO TOOK VIRTUS 5
YEARS AGO AND MORE NEED TO TAKE THIS SESSION, WE
NEED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE.
Register Online: virtusonline.org
NO WALK INS WILL BE ACCEPTED
SFC Paul Bergman
Megan Godsey
Sgt. Billy Janca
Mike McIntosh
Charles U. Oparnozie
Col. David Eselund
Traci Godsey
TSgt Bradley Louis
Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem
LCDR Russell Thiem
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF AUSTIN
TICE TO HIS FAMILY.
Favor de continuar orando por Auntin Tice para su pronto regreso a casa con su
familia.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
TERCER TIEMPO DE CUARESMA
Third Sunday of Lent
Jesus preaches a lesson on repentance.
Luke 13:1-9
ST. Thomas More
Sunday, March 6
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Servant Hall
Contact Dave Westerhaus (713) 203-6821
(Dlwtex@aol.com)
sponsor code: 0175
DONE SANGRE! SALVAR UNA VIDA!
Aquí en Santo Tomas
Domingo 6 de Marzo
8:30 am—2:30 pm
Servant Hall
Para informacion, Dave Westehaus (713) 203-6821
D1wtex@aol.com
Sunday
Third Sunday of Lent
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11;
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9
2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9;
Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;
Mt 5:17-19
Thursday
Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday
Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14,
and 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday
Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19,20-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7;
2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Monday
Tuesday
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
Jesus predica la leccion del arrepen,miento.
Lucas 13:1-9
Domingo: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Salmo 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11;
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lc 13:1-9
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
ENTRENAMIENTO DE VIRTUS — Español
“Manteniendo la Promesa Viva”
aquí en Santo Tomas Moro el Sabado April 23, 2016
ATENCION VOLUNTARIOS!, Todos los que tomaron el Virtus hace 5 años y más necesitan tomar esta session,
TENEMOS QUE ESTAR EN CONFORMIDAD CON LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS.
Regístrese en línea: virtusonline.org
SOLAMENTE SE ACEPTARAN PERSONAS
REGISTRADAS CON ANTICIPACION, GRACIAS
Lunes:
Martes:
2 Reyes 5:1-15ab; Salmo 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Salmo 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9;
Mt 18:21-35
Miercoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Salmo 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;
Mt 5:17-19
Jueves:
Jer 7:23-28; Salmo 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lc 11:14-23
Viernes: Hos 14:2-10; Salmo 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14,
and 17; Mc 12:28-34
Sabado:
Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19,20-21ab; Lc 18:9-14
Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma
Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Salmo 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7;
2 Cor 5:17-21; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32
MANTENIENDO LA PROMISA DE
PROTEGER
CAMINEN CON NOSOTROS
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
Viernes durante Cuaresma
en la Iglesia, 7:30pm
Coordinado por los Proclamadores
(Español)
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Religious Education / Youth
Community Corner
CCE FIRST EUCHARIST
Welcome to the Parish
If you and your family are new to our neighborhood and wish to
become members of the St. Thomas More Family, we invite you to
come by the parish office to register or by visiting our web page at
www.stmhouston.org.
Nursery
The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4 years.
There is no charge nor reservations needed.
Baptism Information
Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): March 19, 2016
Adult Educa0on Building, St Peter Room; 8:45am-12:00pm
IMPORTANT DATES
English First Communions will be celebrated at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on
Saturday, April 30.
There will be 2 First Communion Masses
in Spanish on Saturday, April 30, 2015:
10:30 a.m. for children whose last names
begin with the letters A-M; 12:30
p.m. for children whose last names begin
with the letters N-Z.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Religious Education Office at 713-729-3435.
PRIMERAS COMUNIONES – FECHAS IMPORTANTES
Marriage Preparations
Engaged couples please contact the parish office for more
information at least 6 months to a year ahead of the wedding.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
This process is known as the Rite of Chris,an Ini,a,on of Adults
(RCIA). It begins with informal ques,on and answer sessions. Inquiry
sessions are held on Sunday mornings, 9:30am-11am and Wednesday
evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more informa,on contact
Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221.
Anointing of the sick
This Sacrament is offered bilingual on Saturdays after the 8:00am
El Rincon de la Comunidad
Bienvenidos a Nuestra Parroquia
Si usted y su familia son nuevos en el vecindario y desean ser
miembros de nuestra Familia de Santo Tomas Moro los invitamos
a registrarse en la oficina de la parroquia o visitando nuestra página web www.stmhouston.org.
Guarderia
No hay Guardería disponible para las misas de 1pm o 7pm
Las Primeras Comuniones en Español será el Sábado 30 de Abril: Habrá dos
Misas en español, una a las 10:30 a.m. para los niños cuyos apellidos empiecen con
las letras A a la M; 12:30 p.m. para los niños cuyos apellidos comiencen con las
letras N a la Z.
Las primeras Comuniones en Ingles serán en la Misa de las 5:00 pm el mismo
día. Para cualquier pregunta por favor comuníquese a la Oficina de religión al 713729-3435
Tuition: CCE Parents, if you have not paid the tuition for 2015-2016, please drop
by the CCE office to make a payment. If you have paid the tuition, we thank you
for your continuous support.
Cuota: Padres con hijos en el Catecismo, si no a pagado la cuota de 2015-2016,
les pedimos que pasen a la oficina para hacer su pago. Si usted ya pago la cuota, les
agradecemos por todo su apoyo.
“SPEAK LORD, FOR YOUR SERVANT
IS LISTENING”
ATTENTION ALL YOUTH! YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR
VOCATION TALK BY DAVID MICHAEL MOSES,
SEMINARIAN OF OUR ARCHDIOCESES,
SUNDAY MARCH 6, AT 3PM, YOUTH CENTER.
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Stmhouston.org
Información de bautismos
Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 19 de Marzo del
2016 en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm. Para mas
información, favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa.
Convalidaciones—desea usted casarse por la
iglesia
El curso dará comienzo en Marzo 15, 2016 a Abril 19, 2016 por 6
semanas los martes en el Prinster Hall de 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Favor de llamar a la oficina de CCE para información. La misa en
grupo será en Junio 4, 2016 o Diciembre 3, 2016. Para mas información llamar al 713-729-3435
Unción de los enfermos
El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se ofrece todos los sábados después de la misa de 8 am.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
TERCER TIEMPO DE CUARESMA
CONFIRMATION RETREAT:
RETREAT THANK
YOU ALL CATECHIST, VOLUNTEERS
AND PARENTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
FOR MAKING THIS RETREAT A SPECIAL DAY FOR OUR CANDIDATES .
This week around STM….
Sunday, February 28, 2016
1:00pm
Tropp 99, Servant Hall
2:00pm
Spanish Baptisms
STVP, Prinster Hall
3:00pm
Medical Mission, Donovan's Den
6:30pm
Young Disciples —Youth Center & Gym
Monday, February 29
9:30am
Bible Study-Rectory
3:00pm
Scouting-Scout House
6:15pm
Altar Servers, Church
7:00pm
Bible Study (Mercy), Servant Hall
7:30pm
Apostleship of the Cross-AE-St. Paul Rm (Sp)
Tuesday, March 1
9:45am
Bridge- DDen
3:00pm
Scouting– Scout House
PAM-Rectory
5:30pm
STVP—AE—St. Paul
6:15pm
Confessions / Confesiones
7:00pm
Talleres de Oración y Vida –Youth Prayer Room
ESL—School
KofC mtg– Prinster Hall
Wednesday, March 2
10:00am
Bible Study (Mercy), Servant Hall
3:00pm
Scouting-Scout House
6:15pm
Confessions / Confesiones
7:00pm
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Grp– Chapel
R.C.I.A.(Spanish)-Youth Prayer Room
Confirmation I & II, Youth Room & School
7:30pm
KofC—Prinster Hall
7:30pm
Legion of Mary– AE-St. Paul Rm.
Thursday, March 3
3:00pm
Scouting– Scout House
6:00pm
Bill Ledbetter(Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den
6:30pm
Gab. Proj.—Rectory
7:00pm
Combined Choir Practice—Church
ESL—School
Bible Study (Mercy), Servant Hall)
KofC, Prinster Hall
7:30pm
Apostleship of the Cross-AE St. Paul Rm (Eng)
Word of Truth Bible Study-AE St.Peter Rm
11:00pm
Precious Blood Group—Donovan’s Den
STM Financial Stewardship for February, 2016
Weekend Offering for 02/14/16 .............. $25,961.42
Online Giving ………………………………………... $5,258.00
Total Offertory ........................................ $31,219.42
Weekend Budgeted Goal ........................ $35,200.00
Difference................................................. -$3,980.58
Thank you for your continued generosity!
ííGracias por su continua generosidad!!
MEET THE DEVOTED PARISH SCHOOL STAFF
Molly Bo Macfarlane is the art teacher for K-8th at St.
Thomas More Parish School. She has a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree from the University of West Florida. Ms.
Macfarlane has been a teacher for 5 years. She is the
third of four siblings. She recently became an aunt to
twin nieces who have captured her heart.
Ms. Macfarlane states, “I love and live an art life. I look
for the beauty in everything. I find patterns everywhere.
I also have a deep fascination for science and microscopy.” She continues, “I love teaching at STM because …the faculty, staff, and student
body make me feel like part of a family.”
CONOSCA EL DEVOTO PERSONAL DE LA ESCUELA
PARROQUIAL
Molly Bo Macfarlane es la maestra de arte de los grados kínder a octavo
en la Escuela de Santo Tomas Moro. Ella tiene una Licenciatura de Artes
de la Universidad de West Florida. La señorita Macfarlane ha sido maestra por 5 años. Ella es la tercera de 4 hermanos. Recientemente, ella se
convirtió en tía de 2 sobrinas gemelas que han capturado su corazón. La
señora Macfarlane dice, “Yo amo y vivo una vida llena de arte. Me encanta la belleza que se encuentra en todo. Encuentro patrones en todo.
También tengo una fascinación por las ciencias y la microscopía.” También dice, “Me encanta enseñar en STM porque el personal docente, el
personal administrativo y los estudiantes me hacen sentir como parte de
una familia.
KIDZ CORNER / RINCON DE LOS NIÑOS
Friday, March 4
3:00pm
Scouting-Scout House
5:00pm
Fish Fry (KofC), Printer Hall
6:00pm
Stations of Cross
6:30pm
Overeaters Anonymous-AE St. Peter Rm
7:00pm
Spanish Choir (7 pm)-AE St. Mary Rm
7:30pm
Estaciones de la Cruz
Saturday, March 5
8:00am
Scouting, Rehkopf GYM
8:00am
Parish School Auction/Dinner—School & Servant Hall
9:00am
Adult Confirmation Retreat (Spanish), Prinster Hall
12:00pm
XV(Quince Años Mass)—Church
1:00pm
Boy Scouts, Donovan’s Den
Sunday, March 6
6:00am
Blood Drive—Servant Hall
7:00am
Sweet Sunday, Servant Hall
2:00pm
English Baptism, Church
2:30pm
Youth Group/Confirmation, Youth Center & Gym
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
STreaMliners’- March 2016
Mar. 12, Sat., STreaMliners’ Meeting –
10:00a.m. in Prinster Hall
Come Play Bridge Tuesday, March 1st
Bring $1.00 and Lunch, desserts and
drinks are provided all Bridge players are
welcome, 9:45 am in Donovan's Den
Adults over 50 only!!!! $15 dues are due for 2016
CATCH OUR KPC FISH FRY
Every Friday during Lent starting
at 5pm, Printer Hall
Entertainment: O’Maoileiglish School of Irish Dancers
**Don’t forget to bring can goods for the STM Pantry!!
Your toiletries for the LBJ Charity Hospital
Mar. 15, Tues., “San Antonio” Day Trip
Lunch on your own
Bus leaves at 7:00am from the rear parking area in the
back near Prinster Hall. For reservations call Jane Falk @ 713-729-2592
Mar 17, Thurs., - “Coushatta Casino” in Kinder,
LA –“Day Trip”
$15 pp (includes $10 free play)
Coffee, Donuts & Hot Kolaches at 6:30am
Bus leaves from the rear parking area in the back near
Prinster Hall.
For reservations call – Frances Landry @
713-723-2035
Prices: $8 for adults and $4 for children.
For STM SENIOR CITIZENS
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month—Come and join us for some
Bingo fun, Tuesday March 2nd and Thursday March 22nd in the
Scout House at 9:30 am.
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