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Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
Rev. Sunny Joseph, OSH, Pastor
R e v . J o y J a m e s , O S H , P a r o c h i a l Vi c a r
O b l a t es o f t h e S a c r e d H e a r t
Growing Together in Christ
Creciendo Unidos en Cristo
S u n d a y M a ss e s
Daily Masses
Saturday Vigil.……5:30 pm
M o n d a y … …… . . …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , 1 2 : 1 0 p m
Sunday…7:30 am, 9:00 am,
T u e s d a y … … … … … 8:45 am, 7:00 pm
1 0 : 4 5 a m , 1 2: 3 0 p m (Español),
Wednesday………..6:30 am, 8:45 am
5:30 pm.
T h u r s d a y … . . . … …. . 8 : 4 5 a m ,
Reconciliation
7 : 0 0 p m (Español)
S a t u r d a y 4 : 0 0 p m - 5 : 0 0 p m . F r i d ay … … . . . . . . . . . . . . 6: 3 0 am , 8 : 4 5 a m
O r a ny t i m e b y a p p o i n t m e n t - S a t u r d a y … . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 : 4 5 am
Chapel
Rosary after 8:45 am Daily Mass
Baptism
C a l l t h e C CE O f f i c e w e e k days, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
Anointing of the Sick
(281) 499-4612
Call (281) 499-9688
Marriage
Contact the Parish Office at least
H e a l i n g M a ss 4 t h T u e s d a y of
six (6) months prior to the wedding
each month - 7:00 pm
date. (281-499-9688). Please attend the information session every
Adoration
1st Sunday of the month at 4:00
F i r s t F r i d ay , 8 : 4 5 a m M a s s u n p m i n t h e P ar i s h O f f i c e .
til 8:00 pm Benediction, Chapel
Other Services
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Welcome Home
Fr. Michael Biondi Library &
Gift Shop open Wednesdays,
5:00-7:30 pm & Sundays
after all Masses
Quinceaños contact the CCE
Office, (281) 499-4612
Non-Catholics who wish to join
our faith community RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults) is a process to welcome
you into our faith, contact the
CCE Office, (281) 499-4612
Religious Education contact the
CCE Office, (281) 499-4612
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(281) 499-6246
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Our Parish Vision Statement: O u r p a r ish vision is t o
b u i l d u p o n , t o n u r t u r e a n d t o e x h i b i t t h e v i r t u es o f f a i t h ,
hope and charity to all in the spirit of unity through one
fai th , o n e f a mily .
D e c l a r a c i ó n d e la M is i ó n P a r r o q u i a l : L a m i s i ó n d e n u e s t r a p a r r o q u i a e s c o n s t r u ir e n n u e s t r a t r a d i c i ó n , a l i m e n t a r y
l a s v i rt u d e s d e f e , e sp e ra n za y c a ri d a d c o n e l
espíritu de unidad basado en una fe, una familia.
information@holyfamilychurch.us
September 6, 2015 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
FEAR NOT
In these times, there is plenty to be afraid of, if we only look around. It seems that every day the news media have
yet more bad news to tell: wars, disease, terrorism, drought, social unrest, and more. Some people have stopped using
clock radios to wake up in the morning, preferring a jarring buzzer to the even more jarring morning news. What more
do we need before we realize that we are finite creatures, and while there is much we can do to make our world better,
ultimately there is a lot that is simply not within our grasp? To this our loving God says, “Be strong, fear not!”
We must do what we can to make our world a better and safer place, but we must also realize our limits and that our
ultimate safety is in the hands of God. We can be comforted by the realization that God loves us beyond measure, and
will give us every help in our efforts to make our world a loving and safe place for everyone.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a).
Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146).
Second Reading — Show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5).
Gospel — Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday:
Labor Day
Tuesday:
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday: St. Peter Claver
Friday:
Patriot Day
Saturday: The Most Holy Name of Mary;
Blessed Virgin Mary
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario
Lunes:
Día del Trabajo
Martes: La Natividad de la Santísima Virgen María
Miércoles: San Pedro Claver
Viernes: Día de los Patriotas
Sábado: El Santísimo Nombre de la Virgen María;
Santa María Virgen
6 de Septiembre 2015 Vigesimo Tercer Domingo del Ordinario
NO TEMAN
En estos tiempos, hay muchas razones para temer, con tan sólo mirar a nuestro alrededor. Tal parece que cada día
los medios de comunicación tienen más malas noticias que anunciar: guerras, enfermedades, terrorismo, sequía, disturbios sociales, y mucho más. Algunas personas han dejado de usar los radios despertadores prefiriendo ser despertados
por la sacudida de la alarma chillona y no de las malas noticias matutinas. ¿Qué más necesitamos para darnos cuenta
de que somos criaturas limitadas, y aunque hay mucho que podemos hacer para mejorar nuestro mundo, en última instancia hay mucho que simplemente no está a nuestro alcance? Para esto, nuestro amoroso Dios nos dice: “¡Ánimo! No
teman.”
Debemos hacer todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance para hacer de nuestro mundo un lugar mejor y más seguro, pero
también debemos reconocer nuestros límites y que nuestra seguridad absoluta está en manos de Dios. Nos puede servir
de consuelo la realización de que Dios nos ama sin medida, y nos dará toda la ayuda necesaria para hacer de nuestro
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Díganles a los que están asustados: Calma, no tengan miedo (Isaías 35:4-7a).
Salmo — Alaba, alma mía, al Señor (Salmo 146 [145]).
Segunda lectura — Dios ha escogido a los pobres de este mundo para hacerlos ricos en la fe (Santiago 2:1-5).
Evangelio — Jesús curó a un sordo que hablaba con dificultad. “Ábrete” (Marcos 7:31-37).
September 8th, The Feast of the Nativity of Mary…
On Our Lady's birthday the Church celebrates the first
dawning of redemption with the appearance in the world
of the Savior's mother, Mary. The Blessed Virgin occupies a unique place in the history of salvation, and she has
the highest mission ever commended to any creature. We
rejoice that the Mother of God is our Mother, too. Let us
often call upon the Blessed Virgin as "Cause of our joy",
one of the most beautiful titles in her litany.
Since September 8 marks the end of summer and beginning of fall, this day has many thanksgiving celebrations
and customs attached to it. In the Old Roman Ritual there
is a blessing of the summer harvest and fall planting seeds
for this day.
The winegrowers in France called this feast "Our Lady of
the Grape Harvest". The best grapes are brought to the
local church to be blessed and then some bunches are attached to hands of the statue of Mary. A festive meal
which includes the new grapes is part of this day.
In the Alps section of Austria this day is "Drive-Down
Day" during which the cattle and sheep are led from their
summer pastures in the slopes and brought to their winter
quarters in the valleys. This was usually a large caravan,
with all the finery, decorations, and festivity. In some
parts of Austria, milk from this day and all the leftoverfood are given to the poor in honor of Our Lady’s
Nativity. (Excerpted from The Holyday Book by
Fr. Francis Weiser, SJ)
September Blessings….This weekend, September 5/6 we
will be blessing couples at all Masses that are celebrating
their wedding anniversary this month.
Next weekend, September 12/13 we will be blessing all
Grandparents at all Masses .
September 19/20 is Catechetical Sunday, the 2015 theme
is “Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person”,
we will be blessing all the Catechists at the 10:45 am &
12:30 pm Masses.
September 26/27 we will be blessing all Instituted Acolytes and Altar Servers.
Labor Day Holiday...all Par ish Offices will be closed
on Monday, September 7th, in observance of the Labor
Day holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday at their
regular times. Only one mass will be celebrated on this
day at 8:45 am.
Mass Intentions
September 7-13, 2015
September 7th, Monday, Weekday; Labor Day; Lk 6:6-11
8:45 am Regino Asibal (-) by Cuesta Family
Guillermo & Maria Clarin (-) by Gobencion Family
12:10 pm NO MASS
September 8th, Tuesday, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary; Mt 11-16
8:45 am Adela Bello (+) by Ruben & Connie Govea
Rodrigo Vega (+) by Family
7:00 pm Thanksgiving by Bert & Beth Gobencion
David Scroggins (+) by Billy & Mary Scroggins
September 9th, Wednesday, St. Peter Claver, priest;
Lk 6:20-26
6:30 am Fr. Ted Valencis, CSB (+) by Pete & Mary Guajardo
Thanksgiving by the Gois Family
8:45am Juana Tan (+) by Fred & Virginia Tan
Francisco Pena (+) by Parents
September 10th, Thursday, Weekday; Lk 6:27-38
8:45 am Reynaldo Taupo (+) by Laurice Rochard
Victor Kocian (-) by Fausta Oparaji
7:00 pm Felipe Herrera (+) by Familia Torres
Alejandra Serrato (+) by Esperanza Melendez
September 11th, Friday, Weekday; Lk 6:39-42
6:30 am Sharon Sullivan (-) bby Svatek Family
Special Intention by the Gois Family
8:45 am Special Intention by Juliette Nwanguma
Vince Ramos (-) by Jan Counts
September 12th, Saturday, Weekday;
Vigil, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:45 am Leoncia Clarin (+) by Gobencion Famly
Aley Varkey (+) by Francis Varkey
5:30 pm Joey Longoria (+) by Parents, Joe & Olga Longoria
Lula & Joe M. Triolo (+) by Family
September 13th, Sunday, Twenty Fourth Ordinary Sunday
7:30 am Nancy Barone (+) by Husband, Michael Barone
Joseph Rodrigues (+) by Louis Rodrigues & Family
9:00 am Victoria Dury (+) by Nigerian Catholic Women
Mercy Anozie (+) by Fausta Oparaji
10:45am Delfino, Sr. & Francisca Pena (+)
by Pete & Mary Guajardo
Frank Rychlik (+) by Wife, Doretta Rychlik
12:30 pm For All Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased
5:30 pm Judy April Oparaji (-) by Michael & Fausta Oparaji
David Scroggins (+) by Billy & Mary Scroggins
Sanctuary Candle Intention
Vintage Fitness Class...low impact and str ength tr aining offered weekly for adults on Mondays & Wednesdays
from 10:30 am until 11:15 am in the Assembly Room.
No charge - bring yourself and a bottle of water, all are
welcome.
September 7 - 13, 2015
In Loving Memory
Frank Rychlik
By Doretta Rychlik
The Body,
though one,
has many parts
Gift Shop News…We make rosaries to order. Let us
know your colors, crucifix, medal, etc. and we will design
a rosary for your approval. Typically, custom rosaries
begin at $20. Our goal is to provide something for ever
spiritual need.
The Gift Shop will be closed September 5/6 (Labor
Day weekend). We will r e-open the weekend of September 12/13 in the old library area. Stay tuned for more
news! news!
St. Laurence Catholic Church presents national
speaker, author and radio host Jennifer Fulwiler, as
part of their popular Adult Faith Formation Speaker
Series, on Monday, September 14, at 7:00 pm in the
church. Pr ior her conver sion to the Catholic Chur ch
in 2007, Jennifer grew up atheist. Hear her inspirational
story, From Atheism to Catholicism: How a Relentless
Search for Truth Led Me to God, as she shares details of
her “crazy religious awakening” which led her to the
Church.
Golden Friendship Group for ALL Parishioners, 50
years of age and older will meet in the Parish Hall this
coming Wednesday, September 9, at 11:30 am. Deputy
Rene Dennis will speak on Senior Safety. Bingo will
begin at 9:30 am. Luncheon will follow at noon. Fried
Chicken will be served. Bring a dish to share.
LIFE CHAIN- OCTOBER 4, 2015...Holy Family will
participate in this year's Life Chain on Highway 6
on October 4 -from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Our location will
be Riverstone Drive (near Kohls) to Lake Colony Drive
-in front of Wells Fargo Bank and LA Fitness 5406 Highway 6. This is a peaceful, prayerful time spent in supporting LIFE from conception until natural death. Sign up
will be on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 after all the Masses outside the back of the Church.
We need to purchase enough Pro-Life signs ($1 each)
from Christian Voices for Life for all attendees.
Questions or to sign up on line contact Kathy
Mroczkowski, kathymroczkowski@earthlink.net or cell
phone 281-223-2442
We Need Your Help! We would like to include our
parishioners who are currently serving in the military in
our bulletin Prayer List. If you have a family member
who is an active duty military service member, please
send us their name, rank & branch of service (i.e.Army,
Navy, Marines, etc). You may call us, 281-499-9688 or
email, gail.hutchins@holyfamilychurch.us. Thank you.
If you wish to make an announcement, such as birthdays, anniversaries,
sick, etc., submit a written note no later than Monday pm to the office.
Please, no advertisements.
Please pray for our U.S. Troops and civilian personnel overseas and here in the US; Major Blanca Reyes, US Ar my; Senior Master Sargent Carlos R. Villarreal, US Air Force; Senior Master Sargent Walisa Villarreal, US Air Force;
Airman First Class Lisa Villarreal, US Air Force; Commander Greg Blyden, US Navy.
Please pray for the sick of our Parish especially: Fr . Phi; Deacon Alfr ed Abr ams; J ohnnie Baiamonte; Sheila
McCabe; Bertha Silva; Liana Mikulenka; Michael Oparaji, Sr.; Robert Miller; Ron Carter; Mary Lou Reumont; Betty
Bath; Eddie Borrego; Lindy Halloran; Ruben Velasquez; Veronica Lyon; Pete Guajardo; John Delome; Frances Castillo;
Alice Boroski; Carl Anthony Cangelosi; Pat Trail; Edwin Fos; Israel R. Carranza; Charles Ferro; Deacon Jim Wright;
Dr. Octavia Kennedy; Vince Mulle; Deacon Gerald DuPont; Idalia Tenoria; Fr. Ken Decker, CSB; Eva Guevara;
Arthur Hauptman; Greg Alquiza; Mary Nieto; Joseph LaCour; Sam Campbell; Beto Mendoza; Bill Bates, Jr.; Julius
Dumapit; Ed James; Elizabeth Battle; Kenneth Pumphrey; Gilda Salazar Herrera; Joe Morales; Joey Salinas; Jean Harris; Christine Spray; Agnes Sampson; Justin Rodriguez; Basil Rojas; Sandy Melchor; Lois Guillory; Isabelita Bernardo;
Marcella Guzman; Soledad San Miguel; Emma Wexler; Esperanza Trinidad; Marie Don LeVu; Perla Ferrer; Mamie
Mercatante; Shirley Gardiner; Jose Guillermo Rodriguez;; Lela Cantu; Araceli Escoto; Judy Holder; Abel Abila; Josie
Gonzales; Tomasa Herrera; Inez Graham; Christine Klatt; Henry Bath; Josie Franklin; Mary Carmen dela Cruz; Movita
Cavalier; Thomas Edward Hargis,Sr; Esperanza Melendez
DECEASED:
Marlene Jean Baptiste; Rosario Gonzales
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Adult Faith Formation
The parish provides free of charge the Symbolon on-line
catechetical video. Please go to: https://
symboloncatholic.org/indes.php/register, and enter parish
registration code e78368, when prompted. Then select
the topic you and your family would like to view. We
hope you enjoy this opportunity to increase and/or refresh you and your family's knowledge of Church teaching.
Our biblical studies course on the Gospel of Luke continues on Fridays, at 9:30 am in the A/B meeting
room. All that is needed to participate is a bible and a
love of learning and sharing.
Mark your calendars -- November 6, 13 and 20 (Friday
mornings), we will be viewing the EWTN video series
Reasons for our Hope with Sr. Rosalind Moss discussing
the Gospel of Luke. Each session will begin at 9:30 am
in the A/B Meeting Room.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Orthodox Christians have a saying about the reality of
sin. They speak of “this holy and sinful Church, which we
love.” We know all too well the effects of sin on the faith
community. From our earliest days, we have seen baptism
as a place where the old self dies in Christ, dies to sin, and
rises to new life. Our ancestors in faith held that
post baptismal major sin was unthinkable. Yet, as one
Baptist minister once explained, “We know that sin is
drowned in the water, but it would appear that the devil is
a pretty good swimmer.”
The origins of the sacrament of penance have to do
with a similar insight among bishops in the early church.
A critical question for them was whether or not a baptized
person who had committed a public sin could be re established in church life, forgiven, and restored. Forgiven,
yes, was an early answer, but restored was another matter.
Penance would be a permanent lifestyle for the forgiven;
they would live at the margins of the community, clearly
visible in distinctive garments, and their access to the table of the Eucharist was restricted. The harsh beginnings
of public penance led in time to a true treasure of our tradition: the ability to find our way home through the ministry of others, and a way for all of us sinners to experience the gentle embrace of our forgiving Lord.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
The Women’s Pregnancy Center would like to re-use
the baby bottles again next year. If you picked up a
baby bottle on Mother’s Day and have not returned it yet,
please do so. Thank you.
Fall Scripture Study: The Book of Revelation...This
fall's adult scripture study will be on one of the most
talked about and least understood books of the Bible, the
Book of Revelation. We will be utilizing a course presented on DVD entitled "Unveiling the Apocalypse: The
End Times According to the Bible" to guide our study.
The DVD lectures are presented by Norbertine Father
Alfred McBride, O. Praem, a noted scripture scholar who
will give the authentic Catholic interpretation of the Book
of Revelation. Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30 pm in the Centennial Room, and will
continue on Wednesday evenings through November 18.
Costs for the classes are $17. To register or for more information, please email Deacon Bill at
William.seifert@holyfamilychurch.us or contact the CCE
Office (281-499-4612). In order to assure enough materials are available, deadline for registering is Wednesday,
September 9.
FESTIVAL OF MINISTRIES – THANK YOU
to all who participated in the “Festival” last weekend.
To those who missed the opportunity to sign up to
serve in one or more of our many ministries and
organizations please take a Ministr y For m that can be
found on the tables at the Church Entrances. Fill in
your choice of services and return it to the Parish
Office or drop it in the collection basket anytime.
Festival Table Award winners wer e: “Best of Show”Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Catolico, with Honorable
Mention to the English and Spanish Extraordinay
Ministers of Holy Communion; “Best Participation”
was The Filipino Group of Holy Family with Honorable
Mention to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Door Prize Winners wer e: Chinwe Akuechima,
Ijeoma Akuechima, Maria Almazan, Rosa Arriaga, Lyndsey B., William Barre, Dcn. Lynn Carney, Mary Caronell,
Lib Cobufay, Rudy Cruz, Veronica Deslu, Mark Esandero, Ily Gomez, Maddie Harubin, Isabella Hernandez,
Ashick Jose, Josue, Lena Kachinski, Inger Louis, Alyssa
Morales, Antonio Morales, Carl Mouton, Aniecia Mouton, Kathy Mroczkowski, Ebeny Nwadguma, Chidozie
Oguejiofor, Jovita Ogwuru, Mary Paul, Lupe Pena, Didi
Reyes, Melany Reyes, Magdolena Rivera, Phillip Roduta,
Anthony Scanlin, Virginia Tan, Angeles Vilches, Gabriel
Waturuocha.
SPECIAL THANKS TO HOLY FAMILY GIFT
SHOP FOR DONATING ALL PRIZES, ESPECIALLY THE “JESUS IS THE LIGHT” FLASHLIGHTS
and to the MANY MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT DONATED the BATTERIES!
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN FOR YOUR GOOD
STEWARDSHIP OF HOLY FAMILY!
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CCE Activities…
Sunday, September 6th
9:00 am
English RCIA Interviews - Room #2
10:00 am Spanish RICA Interviews - Room #3
2:00 pm
Spanish Group Baptisms - Church
Monday, September 7th
Labor Day Holiday - all Parish Offices Closed
Friday, September 11th
9:30 am
Bible Study - Gospel of Luke - Meeting
Room A/B
9:30 am
10:00 am Sunday Family CCE & Sacramental
Preparation Class- meet in Parish Hall
1:30 pm
Spanish Sunday Family CCE & Sacramental
2:30 pm
English Group Baptisms - Church
CCE 2015/16 Start-Up Dates:
Sunday, September 13th - Family CCE, English, 10:00
am, Spanish, 2:00 pm. Family CCE includes Sacramental
Preparation (2nd Grade and older)
Wednesday, September 16th, Pr e-K, Kinder & Elementary Grades 1st through 5th, 6:00 pm.
Saturday, October 3rd, High School NEW incoming
Confirmation I students - Parent/Student Orientation,
10:00 am - Centennial Room.
Volunteers Needed for 2015/16 CCE Classes...English
Sunday Family CCE needs Aides for all classrooms.
Our Wednesday Elementary CCE program Pre-K Aides &
1st Grade Catechist & Aides.
Anyone interested in volunteering in our CCE programs is
asked to call the CCE Office, 281-499-4612. Volunteers
are required to attend a VIRTUS class, “Protecting All
God’s Children”. Go to virtusonline.org to register for
this class. High School students need to take the
“Jeremiah Course” to help in the Classrooms, call the
CCE Office for details, 281-499-4612
Middle School, High School & Confirmation
Catechists Needed… to help on Sundays - English &
Spanish. Please contact Melissa Hagen, Dir ector of
Youth Ministry, 281-499-4612 ext 317 for more information. Thank you!
Facilitators Needed… to help with English Baptism
Preparation for new par ents and godpar ents. Teamteaching and husband/wife couples can contribute to this
ministry by volunteering once a month on Tuesday evenings, Instructions and resources are provided/. Please
call Yolanda Pena, DRE, 281-466-4612, ext 332
Attention Adults Needing Sacraments...Please call the
CCE Office, 281-499-4612, to register for classes beginning in September. This call is for adults (18 and older)
who need Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation.
Welcome to the Newly Baptized… Benjamin Lucas
Tristan: Par ents, Rodr igo D. & Hilda N. Tr istan;
Godparents, Victor & Viviana Tarver.
Registrations For 2015/16 CCE Classes ... Parents!
Don’t forget to re-register your children & add any
new children for the 2015/16 CCE Classes that will
begin in September. Fees are payable by cash, check or
credit card. Registration forms are available in the CCE
or Parish Offices during the week.
CCE Registration Deadline in September 18th, a late
fee of $20 will be added for registrations after this
date.
Pease Note...if you r egister your child to r eceive a sacrament (Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation) for the
2015/16 CCE year, please submit a copy of his/her Baptism certificate. If you have questions please feel free to
call the CCE Office, 281-499-4612.
Saturday, October 3rd…High School NEW incoming
Confirmation I students - Parent/Student Orientation
Meeting, Centennial Room at 10:00 am
A prayer for persecuted Christians...Heavenly Father, we ask that you would make us ever mindful of our
brothers and sisters around the world who need us to
stand with them as they suffer in your name. Teach us
what it means to overcome by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of our testimony; we pray that we
would not love our lives so much as to shrink from
death. O Lord, hear our prayer.
... and Treasure
Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
Altar Servers
Readers
5:30 pm Sun
Mandy Blanco
Rudy Cruz
Josefa Maghuyop
Guillermo Garza
Jacqueline Harleaux
Philomina Waturuocha
Ledie Amon-Leavings
Sandy Laran
Sr. Ancilla Uchendu
Ijeoma Akuechiama
Alfreda Broussard
Gloria Colunga
Thresiamma George
Doretta Rychlik
Florissa Castillo
Petra Enriquez
Jesus Cantu
Alba Martinez
Vicky Melendez
Graciela Martinez
Mary Carmen dela Cruz
Kathy Mroczkowski
Martha Riley
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Joycelyn Barnes Reese
Gabriel Waturuocha
Bill Long
Elsie Thottam
Raul Basurto
Mike Mikulenka
Inger Louis
Gloria Batiste Roberts
Barbara Hupe
Joseph Akuechiama
Irene Basurto
Lilian Ekwealor
5:30 pm Sat
William Barre
Volunteer
G’iona Collins
Volunteer
Katie Brent
Anjolina Jimenez
Munachi Akuechiama
Gerrard Tyler
Katia Maldonado
Oswaldo Gonzlaez
Malcolm Bailey
Rizzy Reyes
Chismidi Okpara
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Ushers
Bernice Chaloupka
Brenda Carlyon
Dave Gallagher
Volunteer
Monica Medina
Jessie Gibson
Laurice Rochard
Volunteer
Rafaela Laran
Barbara Janda
James Thurmond
Margie Villarreal
Cassie Levy
Marina Beltran
Wilton Broussard
Pat Duplechain
Mary Guerrero
George Thomas
Carmen Tristan
Mario Ponce
Laura Cantu
Santiago Romero
Julia Aguirre
Gloria Gutierrez
Kevin Riley
Helen Fadri
Ugo Nweke
Volunteer
Sat 5:30 pm
Sun 7:30 am
Sun 9:00 am
Sun 10:45 am
Sun 12:30 pm
Sun 5:30 pm
Henry Machala (Lead)
Michael Barone
John Ferro (Lead)
Gilbert Colunga (Lead)
Jose Ramirez
Wen Guerra
Financial Support For
Church Operations
Total For August 2015
Need Monthly/Operations
Income:
Offertory
Faith Direct (EFT)
Other Donations
$119,900
$96,729
$14,805
$13,249
Monthly Total
Over/(Shortage)
$124,783
$4,883
Cumulative Year to Date 08/15
($17,424)
2nd Collections for:
Building Fund
St Vincent DePaul
Infirm Priest
$5,710
$3,885
$732
Last month’s Building Fund Pledge
Payments/Donations $18,054
Current Parish Mortgage Balance
$2,176,536
2015 DSF Goal
Paid to Date
$120,000
$67,426
Heleina Zepeda
Erika Maldonado
Jheripye Reyes
Have you signed up with Faith Direct
yet? With Faith Direct, you can make your
offertory contributions, as well as your
Building Fund contributions, to Holy Family Parish using your credit/debit card or
bank account. Please enroll in this program
by picking up an enrollment form from the
church office, or by visiting
www.faithdirect.net to enr oll secur ely on
line. Our parish code is TX364.
Carl Mouton
Bob Mejia
Joe Macias
George Thomas
Growing Together in Christ Capital
Campaign/Increased Sunday Offertory
… it’s not too late to make a pledge.
Pledge cards are in the pew racks and at the
entrance to the church.
Volunteer
Ronnie Brent
Chinyere Akuechiama
Jimmy Williams
Bulletin Advertisements: Patr onize the sponsor s who adver tise in our bulletin, thank them for their suppor t . To advertise on the back of
the bulletin please contact J. S. Paluch Co. Inc. 1-800-833-5941.
CHURCH NAME
Holy Family Church #003462
1510 5th Street
Missouri City, TX 77489
TELEPHONE
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September 13, 2015 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SERVANT
Sometimes the hour and the person meet. Sometimes, when a task or mission is set upon our shoulders, we know we
must meet our responsibilities and we are ready. These are heady and invigorating times. The first reading and the Gospel proclamation today are intimate glimpses of a commencement, an inauguration of a challenging future. In both readings, a sense of gravity prevails.
The first reading is from the mysterious Servant Songs from the book of Isaiah. The person is steadfast and brave.
His courage and bravery are not located in his stout heart, but in God. We are reminded, “The Lord G opens my ear
that I may hear” (Isaiah 50:4), so the servant understands the mission. And twice, “The Lord G is my help” (50:7, 9),
so that the servant can endure the coming struggle.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The Lord G is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a).
Psalm — I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116).
Second Reading — Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18).
Gospel — Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:27-35).
Sunday:
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Grandparents Day; Rosh Hashanah
(Jewish New Year 5776) begins at sunset
Monday:
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Tuesday:
Our Lady of Sorrows
Wednesday: Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian
Thursday: St. Robert Bellarmine
Saturday: St. Januarius; Blessed Virgin Mary
Domingo: Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario; Día de los Abuelos;
Roshashaná (el Año Nuevo judío 5776)
comienza al atardecer
Lunes:
La Exaltación de la Santa Cruz
Martes: Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Miércoles: San Cornelio y San Cipriano
Jueves:
San Roberto Bellarmino
Sábado: San Jenaro; Santa María Virgen
13 de Septiembre 2015 Vigesimo Cuarto Domingo del Ordinario
EL SIERVO
A veces la persona y la hora se encuentran. A veces, cuando han puesto en nuestros brazos una tarea o misión, sabemos que debemos cumplir esa responsabilidad, y estamos listos. Esos son momentos de gran entusiasmo y energía. La
primera lectura y la proclamación del Evangelio de hoy nos permiten vislumbrar íntimamente el comienzo, la inauguración de un futuro desafiante. Las dos lecturas mantienen un sentido de seriedad.
La primera lectura viene del misterioso Cántico del Siervo del libro de Isaías. La persona es firme y valiente. Su valentía y fortaleza no se fundan en su corazón sino en Dios. Se nos recuerda: “El Señor Dios me ha hecho oír sus palabras” (Isaías 50:4), para que el siervo comprenda la misión. Y dos veces: “El Señor es mi ayuda” (50:7, 9), para que el
siervo pueda sobrellevar el sufrimiento que se avecina.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — En la tribulación, el Señor Yavé me ha abierto los oídos para que yo escuche. El Señor Yavé está de
mi parte; ¿quién podrá condenarme? (Isaías 50:5-9a).
Salmo — Caminaré en la presencia del Señor (Salmo 116 (115)).
Segunda lectura — Demuestra tu fe por las buenas obras que produces (Santiago 2:14-18).
Evangelio — Después que Pedro profesa que Jesús es el Mesías, Jesús lo reprende por tratar equivocadamente de apartar a Jesús de su misión. Para seguir a Cristo es necesario que uno renuncie a sí mismo y tome su cruz
(Marcos 8:27-35).
The Serra Clubs of District 10 of Serra International
encourage every Catholic to watch or lister to the
Mass in which Pope Francis will elevate Blessed Junipero Serra to Sainthood. The Mass is scheduled for
2:15 p.m. CST on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 on
EWTN television or radio (KSHJ 1430 AM) in the
Houston area.
Blessed Junipero Serra was responsible for 22 missions
being established in what is now western Mexico and
California. Serra International was established to promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and religious
life. Serrans and many others have been praying for years
for the canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra. Those
prayers have been answered.
There are eight Serra Clubs in District 10. The members
of the Serra Club of Southwest Houston invite you to consider joining us in working for vocations and supporting
those in the priesthood or religious life. If you are interested, call David Piwonka at 713-907-5131 or Carolyn
Bhansali at 713-774-7165.
CATHOLICISM
A Trip Around the World – To the depth of the
Faith...SERIES of CONTINIOUS EDUCATION FOR
ADULTS Program of Studies to Comprehend and
Teach the Catholic Faith
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -September 22 & 29 Assembly Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -October 13, 20 & 27 Assembly Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm –November 3, 10, 17, 24 &
December 1 Assembly Room
For more information contact the CCE Office
281-499--4612
Holy Family Catholic Community
1510 Fifth Street – Missouri City, TX 77489
CATOLICISMO
Viaje Alrededor del Mundo – Hasta las Profundidades
de la Fe,,,SERIE de EDUCACIÓN CONTINUA PARA ADULTOS Programa de Estudios para Comprender y Enseñar la Fe Católica
7:00 pm a 9:00 pm-Septiembre 22 y 29 Salón de
Asambleas
7:00 pm a 9:00 pm -Octubre 13, 20 y 27 Salón de
Asambleas
7:00 pm a 9:00 pm –Noviembre 3, 10, 17, 24 y
Dic 01, Salón de Asambleas
Para más información contacte la Oficina CCE
281-499-4612
September Blessings….This weekend, September 12/13
we will be blessing all Grandparents at all Masses .
September 19/20 is Catechetical Sunday, the 2015 theme
is “Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person”,
we will be blessing all the Catechists at the 10:45 am &
12:30 pm Masses.
Mass Intentions
September 14th, Monday, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross;
Jn 3:13-17
8:45 am Milton Bath (+) by Wife, Betty Bath & Family
Rev. Fr. Thomas Obiatuegwu (-)
by Mother, Patricia Obiatuegwu
12:10 pm Maria Chanh Nguyen (+) by Anna Victoria Nguyen
Mary Lou Svatek (-) by Svatek Family
September 15th, Tuesday, Our Lady of Sorrows;
Jn 19:25-27
8:45 am Dolores Blanco (+) by Marie Gomez
Hermina Rivas (-) by Sister, Nora Peralta
7:00 pm Henry Bath (-) by Mother, Betty Bath & Family
Anthony Kao (+) by Patricia Kao
September 16th, Wednesday, Sts. Cornelius, pope &
Cyprian, bishop & martyrs; Lk 7:31-35
6:30 am Theresa Pereira (+) by Family
Joannes Edwards (+) by Verna Edwards & Family
8:45am M/M Anton Kulhanek (+) by M/M Bernard Kallus
Thanksgiving by Jerry
September 17th, Thursday, Weekday; St. Robert
Bellamine, bishop; Lk 7:36-50
8:45 am Joey Longoria (+) by Parents, Joe & Olga Longoria
Mary R. Guajardo (-) by Pete Guajardo & Sons
7:00 pm Oscar Pena (+) by Marta A. Pena & Family
Eladio Serrato (+) by Esperanza Melendez
6:30 am Francisco Pena (+) by Parents
Special Intention by Edna Kemavor
8:45 am Berman Toro (+) by Sonnia Toro
Special Intention by Juliette Nwanguma
September 19th, Saturday, Weekday;
8:45 am Augusta Joseph (+) by Frances Varkey
Vernice Celestine (+) by Kathleen Mitchell
5:30 pm Hilaria Flores-Canales (+) by Arturo Canales
Debra Gaytan (+) by Arturo Canales
September 20th, Sunday, Twenty Fifth Ordinary Sunday
7:30 am M/M Paul Newman (+) by Louis & Sandra Rodrigues
Aleykutty Rajan (+) by Augustine & Family
9:00 am Berman Toro (+) by Sonnia Toro
Fr. Ken Decker, CSB (-) by Pete & Mary Guajardo
10:45am Tony Salazar, Jr. (-)
by Parents, Pete & Mary Guajardo
David Talamantez (+) by Janie & Jeff Beckman
12:30 pm Miembros de Sociedad de Guadalupe,
Vivos y Difuntos
Miembros de Inmaculada Concepcion,
Vivos y Difuntos
September 14 - 20, 2015
In Loving Memory
Bernard Kallus
By Children & Wife
The Body,
though one,
has many parts
Gift Shop News…The newly renovated library/gift shop
is now open. We are located near the church on the Orchard Street side of the courtyard. Come by and see our
new inventory, enjoy a cup of coffee, and have your picture taken with Pope Francis!
All Parishioners are invited to the 4th Annual Mister
and Miss Holy Family Pageant September 19, 2015 at
7:00 pm. The pageant will be held in the Parish Hall and
a full dinner will be served. Tickets are $7.00 at the door
or you may purchase tickets in advance from any Gospel
Choir Member.
La Sociedad de Guadalupe, los invita a formar
parte en el grupo de matachines, y poder danzarle a
Nuestra Virgencita el día 13 de diciembre en el
George R Brown Convention Center. Las practicas
se llevan a cabo los jueves a las7:30 pm en el salón
parroquial de Holy Family. Los esperamos, y gracias por su apoyo.
phone 281-223-2442
Airman First Class Lisa Villarreal, US Air Force; Commander Greg Blyden, US Navy; Staff Sargent Guillermina
Darino, US Army.
Cavalier; Thomas Edward Hargis,Sr; Esperanza Melendez; Michael Wen Guerrera; Rudy Dominguez; Charles Clark
DECEASED:
George Kucera; Elizabeth Battle
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Happy Birthday: Aniecia Mishaun Mouton - September 14; Mary Guajardo - September 17
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
En latinoamérica, a Satanás lo conocemos como Chamuco, Belcebú, Diablo, Cucu, Patillas, Pedro Botero, Lucifer, etcétera; aún así, procuramos evitarlo. Según los
evangelistas Mateo y Marcos, Jesús llama Satanás a Simón
Pedro. Jesús le dice Satanás por ser un obstáculo en el
camino que Dios le ha designado y por no pensar según
Dios, sino más bien, según sus criterios humanos.
Luego de que Jesús anuncia que debía sufrir, morir y
resucitar, Pedro lo regaña diciendo: “Dios no lo permita” (Marcos 8:32). Pedro está actuando como Satanás, y
Jesucristo lo reprende, diciendo: “¡Retírate, ve detrás de
mí, Satanás! Porque tus pensamientos no son los de Dios,
sino los de los hombres” (Mateo 16:23).
Jesús nos está desafiando a nosotros, no sólo a Pedro.
Hay que pensar como Dios, no como la humanidad. Cuando pecamos, muchas veces nos autojustificamos, diciendo:
“Soy humano”, como si el hecho de pecar fuera el único
aspecto que reflejara nuestra humanidad. María nunca
pecó. Jesús es verdaderamente humano y tampoco pecó.
Jesús mismo comparte plenamente nuestra humanidad para hacernos partícipes de su divinidad. Por tal motivo, el
pecado no define la humanidad. Jesús nos invita a pensar
como Dios para apartar a Satanás.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fall Scripture Study: The Book of Revelation...This
fall's adult scripture study will be on one of the most
talked about and least understood books of the Bible, the
Book of Revelation. We will be utilizing a course presented on DVD entitled "Unveiling the Apocalypse: The
End Times According to the Bible" to guide our study.
The DVD lectures are presented by Norbertine Father
Alfred McBride, O. Praem, a noted scripture scholar who
will give the authentic Catholic interpretation of the Book
of Revelation. Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30 pm in the Centennial Room, and will
continue on Wednesday evenings through November 18.
Costs for the classes are $17. To register or for more information, please email Deacon Bill at
William.seifert@holyfamilychurch.us or contact the CCE
Office (281-499-4612).
It seems obvious to us that Jesus Christ is the Lord of
second chances. We need look no further than Peter’s denial and rehabilitation for proof. Yet early Christians were
more tentative with the gift of forgiveness. For them, every Sunday was an experience of the Lord’s power to heal
and forgive, yet there were three sins that placed persons
at the margins of the community’s life. In some places,
the rift caused by these sins was permanent. The sins were
apostasy (denial of the faith), adultery, and murder. They
were particularly detested because of their power to divide and even scatter the community gathered around the
Lord’s table. Fragile and persecuted communities could
crumble and disappear under the weight of a harm done
by a public sinner. Sinners were excluded from the community in the hope that “tough love” would help them
come to their senses and experience deeper conversion.
Inevitably, lists of grave sins grew longer as various bishops added their personal pet peeves to the roster, and
more people were required to do public penance. For
them, reconciliation was a once in a lifetime experience. Many sinners accepted their condition and hoped
for a chance at a deathbed reconciliation by anointing.
With more and more people permanently on the outs, the
church began to struggle toward the light of the Lord’s
unfailing gift of reconciliation.
St. Laurence Catholic Church presents national
speaker, author and radio host Jennifer Fulwiler, as
part of their popular Adult Faith Formation Speaker
Series, on Monday, September 14, at 7:00 pm in the
church. Pr ior her conver sion to the Catholic Chur ch
in 2007, Jennifer grew up atheist. Hear her inspirational
story, From Atheism to Catholicism: How a Relentless
Search for Truth Led Me to God, as she shares details of
her “crazy religious awakening” which led her to the
Church.
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CCE Activities…
9:30 am
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
Wednesday, September 16th
6:00 pm
Pre-K, Kinder & Elementary CCE - Meet in
Parish Hall
9:30 am
Room A/B
9:30 am
10:45 am Catechist Commissioning at Mass
12:30 pm Catechist Commissioning at Mass
2:00 pm
Spanish Sacramental Preparation Class–
Assembly Room & Meeting Rooms
2:00 pm
CCE 2015/16 Start-Up Dates:
TODAY - Sunday, September 13th - Family CCE, English, 10:00 am, Spanish, 2:00 pm. Family CCE includes
Sacramental Preparation (2nd Grade and older)
Wednesday, September 16th, Pr e-K, Kinder & Elementary Grades 1st through 5th, 6:00 pm.
Saturday, October 3rd, High School NEW incoming
Confirmation I students - Parent/Student Orientation,
10:00 am - Centennial Room.
We like to thank the Holy Family parish community
for all of their support through prayer, donations, and
helping out with the fundraisers and other events that
helped our teens attend the Archdiocesan Youth Conference this year. It was a gr eat blessing for Holy Family to be so well represented by the 60 teens and 7 adult
leaders who attended this year. Thanks again, and may
God continue to bless Holy Family parish always!
Melissa Hagen, Director of Youth Ministry and Team:
Georgina Romero, Danielle Garrison, Zuly Harris, AB
Figueroa, Thalia Romero & Santiago Romero
Facilitators Needed… to help with English Baptism
Preparation for new par ents and godpar ents. Teamteaching and husband/wife couples can contribute to this
ministry by volunteering once a month on Tuesday evenings, Instructions and resources are provided/. Please
call Yolanda Pena, DRE, 281-466-4612, ext 332
Attention Adults Needing Sacraments...Please call the
CCE Office, 281-499-4612, to register for classes beginning in September. This call is for adults (18 and older)
who need Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation.
Registrations For 2015/16 CCE Classes ... Parents!
Don’t forget to re-register your children & add any
new children for the 2015/16 CCE Classes that will
begin in September. Fees are payable by cash, check or
credit card. Registration forms are available in the CCE
or Parish Offices during the week.
CCE Registration Deadline in September 18th, a late
fee of $20 will be added for registrations after this
date.
Welcome to the Newly Baptized: Esmeralda
Angelique Hernandez: Parents, Nestor S. Hernandez &
Rubi G. Villanueva; Godparents, Jaime Reynosa & Laura
Garcia.
welcome.
... and Treasure
Altar Servers
Readers
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am
10:45 am
Mandy Blanco
Rudy Cruz
John Parris
June Anderson
Jacqueline Harleaux
Angie Perez
Lucio Avellaneda
Barbara Janda
Kathleen Mitchell
Walburga Bullock
Rose Garcia
Catherine Inoma
Caroline Okpara
Carmen Zamora
Income:
Offertory
Faith Direct (EFT)
Other Donations
$119,900
$96,729
$14,805
$13,249
Monthly Total
Over/(Shortage)
$124,783
$4,883
($17,424)
Rosie Rodriguez
Jeanette Velasquez
Benito Salazar
Florissa Castillo
Building Fund
St Vincent DePaul
Infirm Priest
Gwen Reinke
Mary Gobencion
Ugo Nweke
Volunteer
Mary Carmen dela Cruz
Edna Kemavor
Gretchen Pyle
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Nancy Isla
Nora Peralta
Joel Battle
Tony Watson
Domingo Salas
John Pyle
Ugonma Anyanwu
Don dela Torre
Nicky Watson
Chinwe Osondu
Efrain Barron
Helen Fadri
5:30 pm Sat
Albert Gomez
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Homero Flores
Kyle Olivier
Jenna Llamas
Daryl Tenio
Katia Maldonado
Oswaldo Gonzlaez
Katie Brent
Mary Ann Ogwuru
Chismidi Okpara
12:30 pm
5:30 pm Sun
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Ushers
Brenda Carlyon
Bernice Chaloupka
Jim Keenan
Volunteer
Laurice Rochard
Jessie Gibson
David Perez
Volunteer
Delores Uhyrek
Judy Ikwuagwu
Crescy Lobo
Beverly Svoboda
Mary Paul
Gloria Colunga
Hope Groves
Franca Okonkwo
Mona Washington
Arnulfo Zamora
Carmen Tristan
Gloria Almeida
Petra Enriquez
Edgar Gonzales
Church Operations
Sat 5:30 pm
Sun 7:30 am
Sun 9:00 am
Sun 10:45 am
Sun 12:30 pm
Sun 5:30 pm
Michael Barone
John Ferro (Lead)
Jose Ramirez
Wen Guerra
$5,710
$3,885
$732
$2,176,536
2015 DSF Goal
Paid to Date
$120,000
$67,426
Heleina Zepeda
Erika Maldonado
Ronnie Brent
Carl Mouton
Bob Mejia
Joe Macias
George Thomas
Volunteer
Shawn Loyola
Darian Tenio
Jimmy Williams
CHURCH NAME
1510 5th Street
TELEPHONE
281 499-9688
CONTACT PERSON
Gail Hutchins
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September 20, 2015 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
’TIS THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE
The Shaker hymn describes a circular journey from innocence to innocence with characteristic brevity:
’Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free.
’Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be.
This journey is easier sung about than done. It takes humility and time to recover a second innocence. Titles, positions of honor, money, and power are not requirements of the kingdom of God. Jesus says and demonstrates in today’s
Gospel that members of God’s kingdom must hold in their embrace the most inconsequential of persons, for that person
is identified with Jesus. This attitude ran counter to the intuition of the world of Jesus’ time, as it does in ours.
The simplicity set forth by Jesus requires the shedding of unnecessary, unimportant, false, and burdensome attachments that earthly power demands. Membership in the Kingdom is light enough to put a song in our heart.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The wicked say: With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20).
Psalm — The Lord upholds my life (Psalm 54).
Second Reading — The wisdom from above is full of mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 — 4:3).
Gospel — Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37).
Sunday:
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Catechetical Sunday
Monday:
St. Matthew
Tuesday:
World Meeting of Families begins;
Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement)
begins at sunset
Eid al Adha (Islamic observance) begins at
sunset
Wednesday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio);
Autumn begins
Saturday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian;
Blessed Virgin Mary
Domingo: Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario; Domingo Catequético
Lunes:
San Mateo
Martes: World Meeting of Families begins;
Yom Kipur (festividad judía conocida como
Día del Perdón)
comienza a la puesta del sol;
Eid al-Adha (festividad musulmana)
comienza al atardecer
Miércoles: San Pío de Pietrelcina (Padre Pío);
Comienza el otoño
Sábado: San Cosme y san Damián;
Santa María Virgen
20 de Septiembre 2015 Vigesimo Quince Domingo del Ordinario
EL DON DE LA SENCILLEZ
El himno de un grupo religioso llamado Shakers describe con su brevedad característica un camino circular de
inocencia a inocencia: Es el don de la sencillez, el don de la libertad; Es el don de agacharnos hasta donde debemos
estar.
Este camino es más fácil cantarlo que hacerlo. Se necesita humildad y tiempo para recuperar una segunda inocencia.
Títulos, posiciones de honor, dinero y poder no son requisitos del Reino de Dios. Jesús dice y demuestra en el Evangelio
de hoy que los miembros del Reino de Dios deben abrazar hasta la persona más insignificante, pues Jesús se identifica
con esa persona. Esta actitud era contraria a la intuición del mundo en tiempos de Jesús, al igual que en nuestro tiempo.
La sencillez que Jesús presenta hace necesario un despojarse de ataduras innecesarias, no importantes, falsas y pesadas que los poderes del mundo requieren. Participación en el Reino es tan sencilla que pone un canto en el corazón.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura —Los impíos dirán: Probemos y sometamos al justo; condenémoslo a una muerte infame, pues, según
sus propias palabras, Dios lo ayudará y lo librará (Sabiduría 2:12, 17-20).
Salmo — El Señor es quien me ayuda (Salmo 54 [53]).
Segunda lectura — Donde hay envidia y ambición habrá también inestabilidad y muchas cosas malas. La sabiduría trae
consigo muchas bendiciones (Santiago 3:16 — 4:3).
Evangelio — Jesús les advierte a sus discípulos que viene su pasión y resurrección, luego les enseña a tener humildad y
sencillez como la de un niño
The Serra Clubs of District 10 of Serra International
encourage every Catholic to watch or lister to the
Mass in which Pope Francis will elevate Blessed Junipero Serra to Sainthood. The Mass is scheduled for
2:15 p.m. CST on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 on
EWTN television or radio (KSHJ 1430 AM) in the
Houston area.
Blessed Junipero Serra was responsible for 22 missions
being established in what is now western Mexico and
California. Serra International was established to promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and religious
life. Serrans and many others have been praying for years
for the canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra. Those
prayers have been answered.
There are eight Serra Clubs in District 10. The members
of the Serra Club of Southwest Houston invite you to consider joining us in working for vocations and supporting
those in the priesthood or religious life. If you are interested, call David Piwonka at 713-907-5131 or Carolyn
Bhansali at 713-774-7165.
Mass Intentions
September 21st , Monday, St. Mathew, apostle &
evangellist; Mt 9:9-13
8:45 am Frank Andrew (+) by Gois Family
Anthony Kao (+) by Patricia Kao
12:10 pm Jacob Jeter (+) by Jean & Charles Court
Maria Chanh Nguyen (+) by Anna Victoria Nguyen
September 22nd, Tuesday, Weekday; Lk 8:19-21
8:45 am Tony Salazar, Jr. (-) by Mom, Dad & Jay Guajardo
Annamma George (+) by Joy Family
7:00 pm Michael Lopez (+) by Karie Landrum
Rose Borm (+) by Dick & Nancy Patyrak
September 23rd, Wednesday, St. Pius of Pietrelcina, priest;
Lk 9:1-6
6:30 am Teresa Macalino (-) by Gobencion Family
T. O. Mathew (+) by Anthony Thaliachary
8:45am Susanna Mathew (+) by Laurice Rochard
Alex Coronel (+) by Marina Beltran
CATOLICISMO
7:00 pm a 9:00 pm-Septiembre 22 y 29 Salón de
Asambleas
Asambleas
281-499-4612
September 24th, Thursday, Weekday; Lk 9:7-9
8:45 am Special Intention by Quincy, Julieta & Ebeny
Abrahamn Mathew (+) by Mathew Family
7:00 pm Daniel Gallardo (+) by Luz Maria Lomele
Rosalia Trujillo (+) by Berta Perez y Familia
Saturday, October 17th, all are invited to join San José Clinic, CHI St. Luke’s Health and the Catholic
Healthcare Professionals of Houston at White Mass to
honor and bless those involved in healthcare. The
mass will be celebrated Archbishop Emeritus Fiorenza at
the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph
Parkway, at 5:00 pm. Parking will be available in the
Amegy Bank garage. Visit sanjoseclinic.org or call (713)
490-2620 for more information.
September 27th, Sunday, Twenty Sixth Ordinary Sunday
7:30 am Randy & Angie Alas (-) by Alas Family
9:00 am Regina Agnello (+) by Holy Family CDA Court #2060
Elizabeth Battle (+) by Margaret Zvonkovic
10:45am Martha Ramirez (+) by Pete & Mary R. Guajardo
Rosie Ramirez Rios (+)
by Delfino, Jr & Carmen Ramirez & Family
12:30 pm Miembros de Moviemento Familiar,
Vivos y Difuntos
Raul Hernandez (+) by Familia Duran
5:30 pm Bob McCarthy (+) by Dick & Nancy Patyrak
Jack McCarthy (+) by Dick & Nancy Patyrak
is Catechetical Sunday, the 2015 theme is “Safeguarding
the Dignity of Every Human Person”, we will be blessing
all the Catechists at the 10:45 am & 12:30 pm Masses.
October Blessing… on Saturday, October 3rd, at 9:30 am
we will be blessing the animals in fr ont of the Par ish
Hall. We welcome all animals, however, they must be on
a leash, harness or in a cage.
6:30 am Ellen Peralta Mansfield (-) by Mom, Nora Peralta
Conrado Gobencion (-) by Gobencion Family
8:45 am Esperance & Donnell Phillips (+) by Family
Special Intention by Beena Mathew
September 26th, Saturday, Weekday; Sts. Cosmas & Damian, martyrs; Vigil, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:45 am Tony Leal (+) by Wife, Theresa Leal, Tony & Michael
Mani Mathai (+) by Augustine & Family
September 21 - 27, 2015
In Loving Memory
Natividad Hernandez
By Rosie & Mary
The Body,
though one,
has many parts
Gift Shop News…The gift shop is now open in its new,
yet former space, just off the courtyard by the door close
to the church's Confirmation window. Stop by for a cup
of coffee and a picture with Pope Francis. The gift shop
will also be open Wednesday evenings during CCE (5:30
to 7:30 pm).
There will be an EMHC renewal for all currently
trained ministers on Monday, September 28, 2015,
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the Centennial Room. Please
arrive on time so we can begin promptly at 6:30 pm. If
you will not be able to attend the evening session, another
session will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, 9:30 am Noon in the Assembly room. This is a very important
day and needed for our spiritual growth to continue in
this very important ministry. We have a new EMHC
guideline booklet that will be given to all who attend.
phone 281-223-2442
A Healing Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing
of the Sick for those facing a ser ious illness will be
held Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 7:00 pm in the
Chapel. We all need healing of body, mind, soul and spirit. Please come pray with us and for one another. Refreshments will be served after the Mass. Everyone is invited.
Holy Family needs EMHCs to the homebound. Stating that we will be judged on our corporal and spiritual
works of mercy to those in need, Pope Francis described
the jubilee year (begins December 8, 2015) as a “good
opportunity for increasing the collaboration between pastors and the laity in the mission of affectionately and tenderly caring for the sick and dying.”
Darino, US Army.
Cavalier; Thomas Edward Hargis,Sr; Esperanza Melendez; Michael Wen Guerrera; Charles Clark; Stephanie Nero
DECEASED:
Rudy Dominguez; Doreen Gois
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
La Sociedad de Guadalupe, los invita a formar
parte en el grupo de matachines, y poder danzarle a
Nuestra Virgencita el día 13 de diciembre en el
George R Brown Convention Center. Las practicas
se llevan a cabo los jueves a las7:30 pm en el salón
parroquial de Holy Family. Los esperamos, y gracias por su apoyo.
Pope Francis Daily Meditation, September 14:
“Follow the way of the Cross against the temptations
of evil”. (Vatican Radio) “If we want to move forward
“on the path of Christian life" we must fall, just as Jesus
did when he carried the Cross.”
This was the message at the heart of Pope Francis’ homily
on Monday morning during Mass at Casa Santa Marta.
Toward the end of the second century, a churchman
in North Africa, Tertullian, described an early form of
penance. Imagine if it had survived! There were three
steps to this very public ritual. The unfortunate sinner was
brought before the community in an itchy garment of
goat’s hair. The communities of the day were small and
intimate, and everyone knew everyone else. The shame of
exposure for a big sin—murder, idolatry, or adultery—
would have been profound. The penitent would beg the
community for prayers of intercession, and then go sit in
a place assigned to penitents. After this public confession,
the penitent would be assigned some discipline, usually a
relatively severe fast, or the wearing of distinctive garb.
This remedy for sin was for a certain period of time, or at
least until the bishop (every small community has its own
bishop) judged that enough was enough. Then the person
would be readmitted to the eucharistic community, although Tertullian doesn’t tell us how. Probably the bishop
tenderly placed his hands on their heads, precisely where
they were anointed at baptism. We do know that the readmission of penitents to the eucharistic table became in
some churches a great celebration, and there are records
from Spain of bishops leading penitents in a dance like
processional into the eucharistic hall on Holy Thursday.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Cuando Jesús hablaba de sí mismo, muchas veces lo
hizo en tercera persona, refiriéndose así mismo como:
“El Hijo del Hombre”. En hebreo, la expresión hijo de
hombre se escribe ben Adam (hijo de Adán/hombre) o
kibar anash (hijo del humano). Normalmente pensamos
que con este título Jesús se está identificando con nosotros quienes somos ben Adam. No obstante, el Nuevo Testamento prefiere Huios anthropos que se encuentra en el
libro de Daniel 7:11-14. En Daniel, el Hijo del Hombre
no es un simple ser humano, es un ser glorificado que
llega en las nubes y Dios le otorga dominio, honor y
gloria.
En la época de Jesús se esperaba que el Hijo del
Hombre sería el pobre y oprimido que, rescatado por
Dios, recibía el derecho de juzgar a sus opresores. El
Hijo del Hombre sabe lo que es sufrir, por eso, en lugar
de vengarse, es misericordioso. Jesús es este “Hijo del
Hombre” que se identifica con los hijos e hijas de Adán,
especialmente con las personas más débiles y abusadas.
Vendrá para juzgar a vivos y muertos.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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CCE Activities…
9:30 am
10:45 am Catechist Commissioning at Mass
12:30 pm Catechist Commissioning at Mass
2:00 pm
Spanish Sacramental Preparation Class–
Assembly Room & Meeting Rooms
2:00 pm
Monday, September 21st
6:00 pm
English 2nd Grade Sacramental Preparation Parish Hall & Assembly Room
It’s Not Too Late to register for 2015/2016 CCE Classes!! Registration Deadline was September 18th, a
late fee of $20 will now be added to your registration
fee.
Fees are payable by cash, check or credit card. Registration forms are available in the CCE or Parish Offices during the week.
Tuesday, September 22nd
7:00 pm
Spanish Video Series, Catolicismo Programa de Estudios - Assembly Room
Reminder… English 2nd grade parents & students for
First Eucharist - Sacramental Preparation will begin on
Monday, September 21st, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. At least one
parent needs to attend. Please meet in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday, September 23rd
6:00 pm
Pre-K, Kinder & Elementary CCE - Meet in
Parish Hall
7:30 pm
Scripture Study - Book of Revelations Centennial Room
Confirmation I Parent/Student Orientation… will be
Saturday, October 3rd for new incoming Confirmation I
students, Centennial Room, 10:00 am.
9:30 am
Room A/B
9:30 am
English RCIA - Room #2
10:00 am Spanish RICA I - Room #3
Preparation Groups I & II - Centennial,
Assembly, Meeting Rooms & Rooms 1 - 11
1:30 pm
Preparation Groups I & II - Parish Hall,
Centennial, Assembly, Meeting Rooms &
Rooms 1 - 11
2:30 pm
Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday 2015
"Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person."
Those whom the community has designated to serve as
catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for
their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity
for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
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5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
Altar Servers
Readers
5:30 pm Sun
Zen Badavi
Alberto Gobencion
Josefa Maghuyop
Mary Lemos
Maria Ramsey
Rani Thaliachary
Ledie Amon Leavings
Rafaela Laran
Sr Ancilla Uchendu
Marina Beltran
Wilton Broussard
Rose Garcia
Catherine Inoma
Adelaida Reyes
Guadalupe Betancourt
Laura Cantu
Dina Morales
Santiago Romero
Jose Cruz
Emma Maldonado
Mary Jo Barta
Gloria Espinosa
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Elva Moore
Mattie Ford
Sheila Dubey
Michelle Sanchez
Leticia Vasquez
Gwen Reinke
Debbie Cortez
Jeanette Dansereau
Peter Udeh
Teana Watson
Mariceli Barron
Mary Gobencion
5:30 pm Sat
William Barre
Volunteer
G’iona Collins
Volunteer
Devon Sanchez
Joshua Udeh
Nirmal Joseph
Gerrard Tyler
Maribel Garcia
Arlene Taveras
Malcolm Bailey
Jheripye Reyes
Michael Stuckert
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Ushers
Elizabeth Gobencion
Dave Gallagher
Mary Helen Hoelscher
Mike Mikulenka
Guillermo Garza
Monica Medina
Anthony Thaliachary
Volunteer
Sandy Laran
Regina Flores
James Thurmond
Margie Villarreal
Inger Louis
Alfreda Broussard
Pat Duplechain
Mary Guerrero
John Kunnakat
Doretta Rychlik
Ana Cortez
Jesus Cantu
Elvia Condon
Mario Ponce
Luz Cruz
Roberto Maldonado
Martha Riley
Guillermina Darino
Kevin Riley
Volunteer
Sat 5:30 pm
Sun 7:30 am
Sun 9:00 am
Sun 10:45 am
Sun 12:30 pm
Sun 5:30 pm
Michael Barone
John Ferro (Lead)
Jose Ramirez
Wen Guerra
Church Operations
Income:
Offertory
Faith Direct (EFT)
Other Donations
$119,900
$96,729
$14,805
$13,249
Monthly Total
Over/(Shortage)
$124,783
$4,883
($17,424)
Building Fund
St Vincent DePaul
Infirm Priest
$5,710
$3,885
$732
$2,176,536
2015 DSF Goal
Paid to Date
$120,000
$67,426
Kimberly Montano
Andy Garcia
Rizzy Reyes
Carl Mouton
Bob Mejia
Joe Macias
George Thomas
Volunteer
Joseph Udeh
Michael Saenz
Jimmy Williams
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September 27, 2015 Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUR PRODIGAL GOD
We keep having to relearn how prodigal God is. It is as if God cannot quite manage to say no. We think it is surely
fine when God is prodigal with us—rich in mercy and forgiveness, generous in grace. But what about the other—the
enemy, the sinner, the heretic, the outsider? Well, we expect God to be as stingy with that person as we are.
Moses and Joshua wanted such a cozy world, too. They wondered how the spirit of God could be given to the two
who did not show up at the meeting tent—today’s church. And the apostles in the Gospel complained because there
were some miracle workers who were clearly not followers of Jesus. God’s great free wheeling generosity confounded
them all. Let this be, says Jesus. Just see to it that you who lead continue to be worthy of your calling.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Moses said, “Would that all the people of the L
were prophets!” (Numbers 11:25-29).
Psalm — The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart (Psalm 19).
Second Reading — Come now, you rich. The wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are
crying aloud (James 5:1-6).
Gospel — Whoever is not against us is for us (Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48).
Sunday:
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Sukkot (Jewish harvest festival)
begins at sunset
Monday:
St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions;
St. Wenceslaus
Tuesday:
Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Wednesday: St. Jerome
Thursday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Friday:
The Holy Guardian Angels; First Friday
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday
Domingo: Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario;
Sukot (el día judío para celebrar la cosecha)
comienza a la puesta del sol
Lunes:
San Lorenzo Ruiz y compañeros;
San Wenceslao
Martes: Santos Arcángeles Miguel, Gabriel y Rafael
Miércoles: San Jerónimo
Jueves:
Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús
Viernes: Santos Ángeles Custodios; Primer viernes
Sábado: Santa María Virgen; Primer sábado
27 de Septiembre 2015 Vigesimo Sexto Domingo del Ordinario
NUESTRO DIOS PRÓDIGO
Nos toca volver a aprender una y otra vez cuán pródigo es nuestro Dios. Es como si Dios no pudiera decir “no”.
Por supuesto, que estamos de acuerdo cuando Dios es pródigo conmigo—rico en misericordia y perdón, generoso con
su gracia. Pero cuando se trata del otro –¿el enemigo, el pecador, el hereje, el excluído? Pues entonces queremos que
Dios sea tan tacaño con esa persona como yo soy.
Moisés y Josué también querían un mundo así de conveniente. Se preguntaban cómo es que el espíritu de Dios se
había posado sobre los dos que no se aparecieron a la reunión –la Iglesia de hoy. Y los apóstoles en el Evangelio se
quejaron porque habían unos haciendo milagros que en definitiva no eran seguidores de Jesús. La extensa y libre generosidad de Dios los confundió a todos. Que así sea, dice Jesús. Por su parte, ustedes que guían a otros, continúen siendo
dignos de su vocación.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El espíritu se posó sobre Moisés y los ancianos, y también sobre Eldad y Medad. No se puede limitar
al espíritu (Números 11:25-29).
Salmo — Los mandamientos del Señor alegran el corazón (Salmo 19 [18]).
Segunda lectura — Ustedes que se han hecho ricos rehusando pagar los salarios y con otras obras injustas, ahora se
les va a condenar (Santiago 5:1-6).
Evangelio — Cualquiera que esté haciendo el bien en nombre de Cristo está con él. Aleja de ti todo lo que te impida el desarrollo espiritual (Marcos 9:38-43, 45, 47-48).
Saturday, October 17th, all are invited to join San José Clinic, CHI St. Luke’s Health and the Catholic
Healthcare Professionals of Houston at White Mass to
honor and bless those involved in healthcare. The
mass will be celebrated Archbishop Emeritus Fiorenza at
the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph
Parkway, at 5:00 pm. Parking will be available in the
Amegy Bank garage. Visit sanjoseclinic.org or call (713)
490-2620 for more information.
CATOLICISMO
Asambleas
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we will be blessing all Instituted Acolytes and Altar Servers.
October Blessings… on Saturday, October 3rd, at 9:30
am we will be blessing the animals in fr ont of the Par ish Hall. We welcome all animals, however, they must be
on a leash, harness or in a cage.
October 3/4 at all Masses we will be blessing all celebrating a wedding anniversary in the month of October at
all Masses.
ACTS - Adoration – Community – Theology - Service
We are beginning the process of forming our CORE
Team for ACTS at Holy Family. Anyone who has previously served on an ACTS retreat, is a member of our parish and who is interested in learning of the requirements
and responsibilities of this 12 member team, is invited to
attend a meeting on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 pm in the
Centennial Room to learn more. For more information,
contact Edna Martinez, 713-480-5887.
ACTS - Adoración, Comunidad, Teología y Servicio
Se dará inicio al proceso de formar nuestro grupo facilitador de ACTS de Holy Family. Todo quien haya servido
en un retiro de ACTS, sea miembro de nuestra parroquia
que esté interesado en aprender de los requisitos y responsabilidades de este grupo que consistirá de 12 personas que dominen los idiomas inglés y español. los invitamos a una reunión el viernes, 2 de Octubre a las 7pm en
el salón Centenario. Para más información, comuníquese con Edna Martínez, 713-480-5887.
Eucharistic Adoration… Friday, October 2nd, after the
8:45 am Mass in the Chapel. Benediction will be at 7:45
pm. "The best, the surest, and most effective way of establishing peace on the face of the earth is through the
great power of adoration." (Pope J ohn Paul II)
Mass Intentions
September 28-October 4, 2015
September 28th, Monday, St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence
Ruiz & Companions, martyrs; Lk 9:46-50
8:45 am Theresa & Gasper Pereira (+) by Family
Thomas Makkolil (+) by Mathew Family
12:10 pm Maria Chanh Nguyen (+) by Anna Victoria Nguyen
Chris Obiefuna (-) by Chris Nwuzoh
September 29th, Tuesday, Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael,
archangels; Jn 1:47-51
8:45 am Tim Filip (+) by Family
Dave Filip (+) by Family
7:00 pm Doretta Rychlik (-) by Daughter, JoAnn Bowman
Louis Torres (+) by Frances Torres & Children
September 30th, Wednesday, St. Jerome, priest & doctor of
the Church; Lk 9:57-62
6:30 am Samson Varkey (-) by Mathew Family
8:45am Fr. Xavier Gois (+) by Family
Thresiamma Joseph (+) by Thomas Joseph & Family
October 1st, Thursday, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin
& doctor of the Church; Lk 10:1-12
8:45 am K.C. Phillip (+) by Thomas Joseph & Family
Domingo Goncena (+) by Nancy Goncena
7:00 pm Feroze Aslam (+) by Family
Accion De Gracias by Bertha PErez
October 2nd, Friday, Weekday; Lk 9:18-22
6:30 am Janie Rodriguez (+) by Elicia Arriaga
Antonio & Emerita Arriaga (-) by Elicia Arriaga
8:45 am For All Souls in Purgatory
by Rosa Gonzalez & Family
Altar Society Members, Living & Deceased
October 3rd, Saturday, Weekday;
8:45 am Mathew Annakutty (+) by Elsy Francis
Elizabeth Battle (+) b y Holy Family Altar Society
5:30 pm Olga Saucedo (+) by Debbie Cortez
Rudy Ramirez (+)
by Wife, Children, Brothers & Sisters
October 4th, Sunday, Twenty Seventh Ordinary Sunday
7:30 am For All Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased
9:00 am Bon, Jr. Ikwuagwu (-) by Bon & Judy Ikwuagwu
Enrique Delgo (+) by Delgo Family
10:45am Eugene Gerla (+) by Janet Eastburn
John Hill (+) by Sonnia Toro
12:30 pm Miembros de Adoracion Nocturna,
Vivos y Difuntos
Eladio Eloy Hinojosa (+) by Esposa y Familia
5:30 pm Mary & Frank Maiorka (+) by Family
Joe N. Failla (+) by Joe & Eleanor Pavlock
September 28 - October 4, 2015
In Loving Memory
Ramirez & Pustejovsky Families
By Rito & Barbara Ramirez
The Body,
though one,
has many parts
Gift Shop News…The gift shop has many items for college students -- the gift of a prayer book is always a great
treat for a college student. Stop by our new (former)
space just off the courtyard by the church door closest to
the Confirmation window for a cup of coffee and a picture with Pope Francis. The gift shop will also be open
Wednesday evenings during CCE (5:30 to 7:30 pm).
Holy Family needs EMHCs to the homebound. Stating that we will be judged on our corporal and spiritual
works of mercy to those in need, Pope Francis described
the jubilee year (begins December 8, 2015) as a “good
opportunity for increasing the collaboration between pastors and the laity in the mission of affectionately and tenderly caring for the sick and dying.”
phone 281-223-2442
There will be an EMHC renewal for all currently
trained ministers on Monday, September 28, 2015,
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the Centennial Room. Please
arrive on time so we can begin promptly at 6:30 pm. If
you will not be able to attend the evening session, another
session will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, 9:30 am Noon in the Assembly room. This is a very important
day and needed for our spiritual growth to continue in
this very important ministry. We have a new EMHC
guideline booklet that will be given to all who attend.
Darino, US Army.
Cavalier; Thomas Edward Hargis,Sr; Esperanza Melendez; Michael Wen Guerrera; Charles Clark; Stephanie Nero; Carl
Mouton; Natalie Anim-Kwapong; Haleigh E. Boutte; Elven & Martha Kocich; Mary Buri; Marcha & Allen Butschek;
Velma Packard; Mike Boutte; Gus Longoria, Jr.
DECEASED:
Jessie Merlos, Jr.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Doretta Rychlik - September 26
At first glance, the situation of the penitents in the
early church is shocking: isolated and labeled, their journey back to fellowship at the Lord’s table seems arduous
and even cruel. However, at no time in the process were
the penitents lacking the support of the community. Penances were performed for all to see, and we can tell from
the homilies of the day that people earnestly desired to
see the sinner benefit from the remedy. Tertullian reminded the penitents that they were living among their brothers
and sisters, fellow servants of the same Lord, still in the
embrace of the Spirit. He tells them that when they extend
their hands in blessing to the faithful, it is Christ they
touch. He tells them that when they see tears in the eyes
of believers, it is Christ who is interceding for them with
the Father.
There is a treasure of our tradition woven into this
history: these people knew profoundly that the prayer of
Christ’s body, the church, was the prayer of Christ himself. Prayer was not merely support for a person down on
his or her luck; it was effective and necessary. The treasure we can see even through the tangles of history is this:
the Spirit of God is poured out on the church, and brings
grace, forgives sin, makes us holy, and always calls us to
fullness of life.
US: Prisoners in Philadelphia Made the Pope a Chair
for His Visit to Correctional Facility… Prisoner Says
He Feels 'Honored' to Contribute to Papal Project
Prior to Pope Francis' visit to the United States, prisoners
in Philadelphia have been working on making sure the
Pontiff has a nice place to sit when he meets with them,
reported Associated Press.
In the city's Industrial Correctional Center over the past
couple of weeks, inmates have been working on creating
a nearly six-foot tall chair they hand-carved out of walnut. Prisoners contributing were chosen based on work
ethic, skill and reliability.
Inmate Rameen Perrin, 21, who has spent slightly over a
year behind bars for drug charges, spoke on what being
chosen for the papal project meant to him: "It made me
honored because I'm one of the ones that work hard, and
they noticed."
At the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, the
chair was made and refinished. At Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, another jail in the municipal system, it
will be upholstered. During his two-day trip to the city,
during the final leg of his three-city US visit, Francis will
meet with some 100 prisoners and their loved ones on
Sept. 27.
Assistant director of a vocational program in the Philadelphia prisons, Anthony Newman, designed this gift for
Pope Francis. "The fact that I got the privilege to do the
chair is good enough if I never see him sit in the chair,"
Newman said. "So I'm happy."
According to officials, expected among the prisoners who
will meet with the Pope are some of those who made the
chair. (D.C.L.)
Men’s Retreat...“God, I have a problem…ME!” “Child,
I have the answer…Me.” Plan on making a retreat at
Holy Name Retreat Center with your Parish on FridaySunday 10/23-25/15 and find answer s to some of the
questions you may have been asking. A past retreatment:
“I was stressed prior to my retreat and felt somewhat
overwhelmed. I am leaving with a sense of peace and
calmness. Thank you.” Phone Raul A. Basurto at 281989-3285, to get registration information or call the Retreat Center at 713-464-0211 or www.passionist.org/
welcome.
CC
ontinuing
hristian
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ducation
Teach me Wisdom,
Knowledge and
Discipline
281 499-4612
CCE Activities…
9:30 am
1:30 pm
Rooms 1 - 11
2:30 pm
Tuesday, September 29th
7:00 pm
Spanish Video Series, Catolicismo Programa de Estudios - Assembly Room
Wednesday, September 30th
6:00 pm
Pre-K, Kinder & Elementary CCE - Rooms
4-10, Assembly Room
*Parents Sacred & Safe Meeting (during
class-time) Assembly Room*
7:30 pm
Scripture Study - Book of Revelations Centennial Room
Friday, October 2nd
9:30 am
Room A/B
Sunday, October 4th
9:30 am
1:30 pm
Rooms 1 - 11
Welcome to the Newly Baptized: Isabella Ruby
Hernandez: Parents, Salvador Hernandez & Lilian Merida; Godparents, Efrain Barron & Maraceli Barron.
Aranza Victoria Ibarra-Ochoa: Par ents, J ose DeJ esus
& Erika L. Ibarra; Godparents, Heriaberto Arriaga
Puente & Norma G. Monsivais Pesina. Aiden Anthony
Ojeda: Par ents, Adam Ojeda, J r . & Sandr a E.
Sanchez; Gdparents, Andres Castillo & Minerva Sanchez.
Dalilah Nicole Ojeda: Adam Ojeda, J r . & Sandr a E.
Sanchez; Godparents, Rafael; Reyes & Paulina Herrera
It’s Not Too Late to register for 2015/2016 CCE Classes!! Registration Deadline was September 18th, a
late fee of $20 will now be added to your registration
fee.
Fees are payable by cash, check or credit card. Registration forms are available in the CCE or Parish Offices during the week.
Confirmation I Parent/Student Orientation… will be
Saturday, October 3rd for new incoming Confirmation I
students, Centennial Room, 10:00 am.
Please Note! Our next Family CCE class (English &
Spanish) will be next weekend October 4th due to our Fall
Festival (October 11th). Please mark your calendars!
Volunteers Needed for 2015/16 CCE Classes...for High
School CCE on Sundays, English & Spanish. Mew Middle School Catechists & Aides are also welcome. Please
call Melissa Hagen, 281-499-4612, ext 317.
English Family CCE on Sundays needs Aides for classrooms. Wednesday Elementary CCE needs Pre-Kinder
Aides and 1st grade Catechist & Aides.
KSHJ 1430 AM – English Catholic radio in Houston,
TX. Tune in for intelligent talk, catechesis, apologetics, a
Catholic perspective on news and current events, great
fun, and lots of advice on living the faith in our relationships and sharing the faith with our friends and family.
Tune in every Monday at 12 noon to “Evangelium Live,”
Houston’s local live program hosted by Joe McClane.
Listen on air at AM 1430, online at GRNonline.com, or
on your mobile device – both IOS and Android.
... and Treasure
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
Readers
5:30 pm Sun
Altar Servers
Mandy Blanc
Bernice Chaloupka
Jim Keenan
Angie Perez
Laurice Rochard
Volunteer
Lucio Avellaneda
Kathleen Mitchell
Delores Uhyrek
Ijeoma Akuechiama
John Kunnakat
Inger Louis
Caroline Okpara
Mary Paul
Jose Cruz
Santiago Romero
Mario Ponce
Jesus Cantu
Guadalupe Betancourt
Elvia Cantu
Mary Jo Barta
Kathy Mroczkowski
Volunteer
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Nancy Isla
June Anderson
Barbara Hupe
Hope Groves
Teresa Velasquez
Mariano Carretero
Joycelyn Barnes Reese
Gabriel Waturuocha
Helen Fadri
Frances Jalomo
Moises Castellon
Nikki Sadeghi
5:30 pm Sat
William Barre
Volunteer
G’iona Collins
Volunteer
Kyle Olivier
Joshua Udeh
Chinyere Akuechiama
Chinwe Akuechiama
Maribel Garcia
Arlene Taveras
Isla McCann
Volunteer
Albert Gomez
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Ushers
Alberto Gobencion
Brenda Carlyon
Elizabeth Gobencion
John Parris
Maria Ramsey
David Perez
Volunteer
Margie Villarreal
Judy Ikwuagwu
James Thurmond
Mona Washington
Mary Guerrero
Marina Beltran
Cassie Levy
Franca Okonkwo
Chinwe Osondu
Adelaida Reyes
Luz Cruz
Edgar Gonzales
Jeanette Velasquez
Rosie Rodriguez
Laura Cantu
Ana Cortez
Gwen Reinke
Guillermina Darino
Ugo Nweke
Volunteer
Sat 5:30 pm
Sun 7:30 am
Sun 9:00 am
Sun 10:45 am
Sun 12:30 pm
Sun 5:30 pm
Michael Barone
John Ferro (Lead)
Jose Ramirez
Wen Guerra
Church Operations
Income:
Offertory
Faith Direct (EFT)
Other Donations
$119,900
$96,729
$14,805
$13,249
Monthly Total
Over/(Shortage)
$124,783
$4,883
($17,424)
Building Fund
St Vincent DePaul
Infirm Priest
$5,710
$3,885
$732
$2,176,536
2015 DSF Goal
Paid to Date
$120,000
$67,426
Kimberly Montano
Andy Garcia
Brisa McCann
Carl Mouton
Bob Mejia
Joe Macias
George Thomas
Volunteer
Joseph Udeh
Munachi Akuechiama
Jimmy Williams
CHURCH NAME
1510 5th Street
TELEPHONE
281 499-9688
CONTACT PERSON
Gail Hutchins
SOFTWARE
MSPublisher 2013
Adobe Acrobat 9.0
PRINTER
Hp Laserjet 2100
TRANSMISSION TIME
Wednesday 12:00
September 27, 2015
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