pastor`s corner - St. Thomas More

PASTOR’S CORNER
LA VOZ DEL PASTOR
The Gospel of John proclaims throughout Eastertime. In today’s Gospel (John 21:1-19), Jesus appears to the apostles for the third time after
his resurrection; and, even prepares a breakfast for them.
[While they had finished breakfast] Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him. Up on each response, Jesus challenges Peter to feed and to
tend to the sheep. Jesus then foretells of Peter’s fate and presents the disciples with the familiar call, “Follow me.”
Here are some reflection questions:
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How did today’s passage challenge you?
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Why do you think Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him?
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How did Jesus’ final call (“Follow me”) differ from his first call of Peter?
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If you were Peter, how would the encounter in the Gospel according John shape your ministry, your evangelization; and your
mission of preaching the gospel?
‘Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.’ What does Jesus want from us according to St. Paul (1 Corinthians 11:1)? Jesus tells us that
if we do something good to the least of our fellow Christians, it's as though we have done it to Him personally (Matthew 25:40). That is
why we love, give, and support charitable projects. That is why we use every opportunity we have to do good for others.
A HUGE thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Ben Warner, STM school, the KC council 3910, and all of you for support of Wheel Chair Mission
Drive. Your love and donations bring freedom to many Veterans.
God bless you! God bless our Veterans! And, God bless America.
Fr. Hai
El Evangelio de Juan se proclama durante toda la pascua. En el Evangelio de hoy (Juan 21: 1-19), Jesús se aparece a los apóstoles por
tercera vez después de su resurrección; e incluso les prepara el desayuno.
[Mientras comían el desayuno] Jesús le pregunta 3 veces a Pedro si lo ama. En cada respuesta, Jesús desafía a Pedro a alimentar y a atender
a las ovejas. Entonces Jesús predice el destino de Pedro y les presenta a los discípulos la llamada familiar de, "Sígueme."
Aquí hay algunas preguntas para la reflexión:
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¿Cómo te desafío el pasaje de hoy?
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¿Por qué crees que Jesús le preguntó tres veces a Pedro si lo amaba?
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¿Cómo esta llamada final de Jesús (“Sígueme") se diferencia de la primera llamada que le hiciera a Pedro?
•
Si usted fuera Pedro, ¿cómo sería este encuentro narrado en el Evangelio según San Juan? qué forma tomaría su ministerio? su
evangelización; y su misión de predicar el Evangelio?
Sean Imitadores de mí, así como yo lo soy de Cristo. "¿Qué quiere Jesús de nosotros de acuerdo a San Pablo (1 Corintios 11: 1)? Jesús nos
dice que si hacemos algo bueno por el menor de nuestros hermanos cristianos, es como si lo hiciéramos por él personalmente (Mateo
25:40). Es por eso que amamos, damos, y apoyamos proyectos de caridad. Es por eso que utilizamos todas las oportunidades que tenemos
que hacer el bien a los demás.
Un enorme gracias al doctor y la señora Ben Warner, a la escuela STM, al consejo KC 3910, y a todos ustedes por el apoyo a la Misión Sillas
de ruedas. Su amor y sus donaciones brindan libertad a muchos veteranos.
¡Dios les bendiga! Dios bendiga a nuestros veteranos! Y, Dios bendiga a Los Estados Unidos de América.
Fr. Hai
Come Spend time with Jesus. Our Chapel is open 24/7 so that you may get away from the busyness
of Houston and spend some quiet time reflecting and praying.
Vengan a pasar tiempo con Jesus. Nuestra Capilla esta abierta 24 horas al día para que tomen un
tiempo fuera del trafico de la vida diaria.
For information on Eucharistic Adoration | Para información sobre
Adoración Eucarística :
Questions / Preguntas? Contact the volunteers group by e-mail at
adoration@stmhouston.org or call/text 832-869-7483, 832-869-7488
If you are interested in joining the Adoration team, please send an email with your
contact information, adoration@stmhouston.org Thank you.
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
www.stmhouston.org
April 10, 2016
Community Corner
Welcome to the Parish
Sunday/ Domingo
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.
Baptism Information
Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): April 16, 2016
Adult Educaon Building, St Peter Room; 8:45am-12:00pm
Monday /Lunes
Tuesday/ Martes
Marriage Preparations
Engaged couples please contact the parish office 713-729-0221 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 Chris1an Ini1a1on of Adults
(RCIA). It begins with informal ques1on and answer sessions. Inquiry
sessions are held on Sunday mornings, 9:30am-11am and Wednesday
evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more informa1on contact
Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221.
Wednesday/ Miercoles
Thursday/ Jueves
Friday/ Viernes
Saturday/ Sabado
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This Sacrament is offered bilingual on Saturdays after the 8:00am
Sunday/ Domingo
Nursery
The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4 years.
There is no charge nor reservations needed.
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.
Información de bautismos
Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 16 de Abril del
2016 en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm. Para mas
información, favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa.
Unción de los enfermos
El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se ofrece todos los
sábados después de la misa de 8 am.
BENDICIONES PARA TRES AÑOS Y
CELERBACION DE QUINCE AÑOS
Para que su hijo/hija reciba una Bendicion o quince años debe registrarlo
en la Oficina del Catecismo o para mayor información contáctese al
713-729-3435.
04-10-2016
7:30am __
9:00am Parishioners
11:00am † Nannie Tardo
1:00pm † Dominga Quixan
5:00pm Members of KOC
7:00pm STM Priest
04-11-2016
6:30am † David Lammlein
5:30pm † James O’Neal
04-12-2016
6:30am † For Vocations
5:30pm † Charles Westley Moore, Sr.
04-13-2016
6:30am __
5:30pm Luz Gabriela Martinez Chica
04-14-2016
6:30am † Wanda Poche
5:30pm Kate Garcia & Family
04-15-2016
6:30am † Marcial & Virginia Castro
8:15am __
5:30pm † Leonisia Marquez
04-16-2016
8:00am Parishioners
5:00pm † Hannah Chenoweth
04-17-2016
7:30am † Fr. Hai Dang- Special Intention
9:00am Tim Mueller- Birthday
11:00am † Guillermo A. Ilagan
1:00pm † Efrain Salazar Guajardo
5:00pm † Olga Silva de Planas
7:00pm † Marcial Villegas
FOR MASS INTENTONS PLEASE COME BY THE PARISH OFFICE.
PARA INTENCIONES DE LA MISA FAVOR DE PASAR POR LA OFICINA
PARROQUIAL.
Josephine LeDay James Swanson Therese Flaherty Marie Jo Swanson
Latondra Banks James Murphy Deanna Murphy Gregoria Barrera
Irvin Schueler Angela Gannucci Edgar Sharp Dorothy Marak
Alfonso Gutierrez Maria Ruiz Evangelina Corrales Jose Asuncion
Romero Martha Reyes Grace Riley Alicia Vagas
Vincent Graceffa FrankIe B. Mandola Kate Garcia Marc Bialas
Harris Family Grace Riley Yvonne Mayberry Orlando Medina
OREMOS POR NUESTROS SOLDADOS
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 EASTER
TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA
The ministry of instuted acolyte is
appointed to assist the deacon and
serve the priest in the celebra1on of
the liturgy. You will be seeing an
increase in the use of acolytes at
STM. You will recognize them when
they are in the sanctuary wearing an
alb. The following men are currently
ins1tuted acolytes for STM:
Ben Warner
Joseph Louis
Mike Wark
Mark Glaser
Mike Mengis
Steve Mueller
George Dolson
MaK Lenz
Roger Morris
Chris Moras
Jerry Scroggins Jr.
Rick Walden
Gary Rabalais
Troy Webb
Steve Shrout
Dennis Clifford
Jack Ferguson
If you would like more informa1on about this ministry, you make
ask Fr. Hai or Deacon John Krugh or call the rectory office.
Third Sunday of Easter
Jesus appears to the disciples for a third 1me a>er his Resurrec1on and
shares a meal with them. .John 21:1-14
Sunday
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13;
Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14
Reading for the week
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;
Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday
Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, and 7b, 8a,
17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40
Thursday
Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51
Friday
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday
Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 1415, 16-17;
Jn 6:60-69
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5;
Sunday
Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
Monday
Tercer Domingo de Pascua
El Ministerio de acólito ins1tuido es nombrado para ayudar al
Diácono y servir al sacerdote en la celebración de la liturgia.
Verán un aumento en el uso de los acólitos en STM. Reconocerás
cuando están en el santuario con un alba.
Para mayor informacion sobre este ministerio puede hablar con el
Padre Hai o llame al, 713-729-0221.
Jesús aparece a los discípulos por tercera vez después de su resurrección
y comparte una comida con ellos
Juan 21:1-14
Domingo: Hechos 5:27-32, 40b-41; Salmo 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12,
13; Ap 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 o 21:1-14
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Jesus waits for us in this
Sacrament of Love
“In the sacred Host, He is
present, the true treasure,
always waiting for us.
Only by adoring this
Presence do we learn how to
receive Him properly.”
Martes:
Miercoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sabado:
Domingo:
YOUTH
EUCAHRISTIC
ADORATION
Hechos 6:8-15; Salmo 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;
Jn 6:22-29
Hechos 7:51—8:1a; Salmo 31:3cd-4, 6, & 7b, 8a,
17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Hechos 8:1b-8; Salmo 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40
Hechos 8:26-40; Salmo 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51
Hechos 9:1-20; Salmo 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Hechos 9:31-42; Salmo 116:12-13, 1415, 16-17;
Jn 6:60-69
Hechos 13:14, 43-52; Salmo 100:1-2, 3, 5;
Ap 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
ADORACION
EUCARISTICA PARA
JOVENES
MAY 18TH 2016
7pm—9pm, church
Youth Don’t miss out on this beautiful
experience!
Jovenes no se pierdan esta bella
experiencia!
St. Thomas More
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
STM – Altar Commi:ee 2016
We are in need of team of 2 ladies to volunteer to help clean the altar
every Friday around 9:00am for two months out of the year.
The months we need help with are January & July. It only takes about
one hour are less to clean.
It’s light cleaning such as, filling the holy water founts, new candles for
the main altar and day chapel & etc. In other words se>ng up for the
mass. Please call, Joyce Coles @ 713-774-2628.
www.stmhouston.org
April 10, 2016
Religious Education
De La Oficina de Catecisimo:
“The Eucharist makes us feel the sweetness
of what is heaven.”
Pope Francis
CCE FIRST
EUCHARIST –
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, 2016:
10:30 a.m. for children
whose last names begin with the letters A-M;
Sunday evenings – Our Sunday evenings provide an
excellent place to get involved, build rela1onships with kids
and help them grow in their love for Christ. Our Sunday
evening opportuni1es include leading worship, being an
emcee, facilita1ng games, and leading/assis1ng in group
discussion.
Please Note: For the safety of our youth, there are a few
Archdiocesan requirements for volunteers (and staff)
working directly with children. These include:
1. Review and sign off on the Code of Conduct
2. Authoriza1on for background check
3. On-Line background check
4. Comple1on of Virtus Training
If you have ques1ons or need assistance comple1ng these
requirements, please contact Aida Gonzalez @ 713-729-3435
or aida@stmhouston.org
Why not join this great and fun ministry?
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
“La Eucaristía nos hace sentir la dulzura
de lo que es el cielo”
Papa Francisco
PRIMERAS
COMUNIONES –
FECHAS IMPORTANTES
Las Primeras Comuniones en Español será el
Sábado 30 de Abril.
Habrá dos Misas, 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 713-729-3435
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA
This week around STM….
STM Financial Stewardship for March, 2016
Sunday,
2:00 pm
6:30 pm
Monday,
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Tuesday,
9:30 am
3:00 pm
Week Offering for 04/03/16 ......
$29,733.20
Online Giving ………………………………... $ 2,227.00
Total Offertory ................................. $31,960.20
Weekend Budgeted Goal ................. $35,200.00
Difference......................... -3,239.80
Thank you for your continued generosity!
ííGracias por su continua generosidad!!
April 10
Spanish Baptism
Young Disciples
April 11
Scouting-Scout House
PAM– Rectory
Praise Worship, Church
Danza Tonantzin, Servant Hall
Apostleship of the Cross-AE-St. Paul Rm (Sp)
April 12
Senior Citizen Bingo, Scout House
Scouting– Scout House
PAM-Rectory
5:30 pm STVP—AE—St. Paul
6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones
7:00 pm Talleres de Oración y Vida –Youth Prayer Room
ESL—School
Convalidation (Spanish)– Youth Center
St. Vincent de Paul, AE St. Paul
Wednesday, April 13
3:00 pm Scouting-Scout House
6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones
7:00 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Grp–Chapel
R.C.I.A.(Spanish)-Youth Prayer Room
Kof C, Prinster Hall
7:30pm Legion of Mary– AE-St. Paul Rm.
Thursday, April 14
10:00am Craft Guild, DDens
3:00 pm Scouting– Scout House
6:00 pm Bill Ledbetter(Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den
6:30 pm Gab. Project, Rectory
7:00 pm Combined Choir Practice—Church
ESL—School
7:30 pm 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
Friday,
April 15
2:00 pm Convalidation, Church
3:00 pm Scouting-Scout House
6:30 pm Overeaters Anon—AE St Peter
7:00 pm ACTS—AE—St. Paul
Spanish Choir, AE—St. Mary
Saturday, April 16
8:45 am English Baptisms Classes, AE
9:45 am Classes Bautismales, Prinster Hall
2:00 pm Wedding —Church
Sunday, April 17
2:00 pm Spanish Baptism
6:30 pm Young Disciples
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Compulsive eating is an illness...but There is a Solution! "If, when you
honestly want to, you cannot quit entirely, or when drinking*, you have
little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic**. If
that be the case, you may be suffering from an illness which only a
spiritual experience will conquer." (Big Book of AA, pg. 4) *compulsive
eating **a compulsive eaterFor more information on compulsive
eating and the 12-step program of recovery: Overeaters Anonymous
will meet starting Friday July 31st @ 6.30 p.m. in the Adult Education
Building adjacent to the parish office. Contact Sarah Tighe @ (832) 801
-3998 or email @ ssarahtighe@yahoo.ie if you have any questions.
ENTRENAMIENTO DE VIRTUS — Español
“Manteniendo la Promesa Viva” aquí en Santo Tomas Moro
el Sábado 23 de Abril 2016, 10am, Servant Hall
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
MANTENIENDO LA PROMESA DE
PROTEGER
MEDICAL MISSION
UPDATE: Next team
mee1ng for anyone
interested in mission
will be April 24th
from 3p to 5pm in
Donovan’s
Den. Mission dates
are October 21 to 29, 2016 to San Salvador, El Salvador.
Please prayerfully consider offering your 1me and talents to
serve the poor.
During this year of Mercy in par1cular, is a 1me to give back,
show mercy, and live the gospel.
For more informa1on call Chris1ne at 832-338-3002 or via
email, chunter@bcm.edu.
www.stmhouston.org
April 10, 2016
OREN POR LAS VOCACIONES
STreaMliners’- April 2016
April 21, Thursday - “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.
The Knights of Columbus Council 3910:
Our 19th annual golf tournament will be May 23 at the
Quail Valley Golf Course in Missouri City. Block out the
afternoon for fun, fellowship and golf.
Prices are $125 per player and $500 for a team.
For STM SENIOR CITIZENS
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month—Come and join us for some Bingo fun,
Tuesday April 11th and Thursday April 25th in the Scout House at 9:30 am.
For reservations call – Frances Landry @
713-723-2035
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