February 21, 2016 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church

February 21, 2016
Second Sunday of Lent
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
507 South Fourth Street, Richmond, Texas 77469
www.sacredheartrichmond.com
Father Michael J. Truongluan Nguyen, C.Ss.R., Pastor
Father Thomas Dzung Ha, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Deacon Don Ries ● Deacon Don Murrile ● Deacon John Placette
New Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
Parish Offices
Church Office: 281-342-3609
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. — Noon
Faith Formation Office: 281-342-8371
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Parish Mission Statement
We are a faith-filled Catholic community centered in
the compassionate Heart of Jesus.
We are called to know, love, and serve
God and His creation.
We joyfully welcome all to join God’s family and be
Christ’s presence in the world.
Second Sunday of Lent, Year C
February 21, 2016
LISTEN!
“While He was praying….!” (Luke 9:29).
Dearly beloved Sacred Heart brothers and sisters:
We have a problem! And I need your help. You may be wondering, “Father, what’s the problem?” Here is the problem. In the
past eight months since Fr. Tom and I came to our beloved
Sacred Heart Parish, I keep hearing the same sad news: Eighty
percent of our Confirmation students do not attend Mass on
Sundays! Isn’t that sad?
I have been asking myself the same question over and over:
What is the cause of this problem? We send our children to
Catholic School to educate them about our Catholic Faith. But
why don’t they go to church on Sunday? We can state the obvious. It’s because their parents don’t go to Mass. They drop off
their kids at Church on Sunday for Faith Formation classes, but
then they don’t bring their children to Mass! That is obvious. But
we are not blaming or criticizing anyone here. We are only
concerned because we care.
Our Lord, Jesus Christ, commands us to love one another as He
loves us. And when you love someone, you keep them in your
heart. You pay attention to their needs. You find ways to provide
for their needs. You care for them and you take care of them.
That is why we need to solve this problem together as a family.
appearance and his clothing became dazzling white” (Luke
9:29). What lesson can we learn from this event? That we
should stay with Jesus in prayer. Why? Here are the benefits:
When we pray with Jesus…
1. He wakes us up and makes us sober. “Peter and his
companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake…” (Luke 9:32).
2. He shows us His glory—that is, He becomes real and
present to us. “They saw His glory” (Luke 9:32b).
3. We find peace; we feel good. St. Peter said, “Master, it
is good that we are here” (Luke 9:33).
4. God reveals Himself to us. God, the Father, said: “This
is my chosen Son” (Luke 9:35).
5. The Father teaches His will. “Listen to Him” (Luke
9:35b).
6. We come back to our senses. “After the voice had
spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent…” (Luke
9:36). Peter, James, and John were silent, reflecting
not only on what had just happened, but on what
happened to them and what it meant.
7. We gain back ourselves. But most importantly, we gain
the presence of God. In fact, when we give time to stay
with Jesus in prayer, we give ourselves time and enter
into eternity with Him.
What do we need to do now? We need to promote prayer—
prayer in private, in the family, and as a community. But what is
prayer anyway? It is simply “staying with Jesus.” Staying with
Jesus is like breathing in the air.
Last weekend, February 13-14, I celebrated the Masses at
5:30 p.m. on Saturday; 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. on
Sunday. In the homily, I raised a question: “How many of us say
the Rosary every day?” To my surprise, less than a handful of
people raised their hands! What does that mean? It means one
of two things. Either we know the power and importance of
prayer, but we don’t pray; or we do not know the power and
importance of prayer so we don’t pray!
Returning to our problem of 80% of our children not attending
Sunday Mass, we need to pray that our community has faith and
confidence in God’s mercy. Once we gain the gift of faith, we
gain the sense of God’s Presence. With faith in God’s mercy,
nothing is impossible to us. We can do it. As Blessed Mother
Teresa used to say: “The family that prays together, stays
together.” Let us pray together and stay together with our Lord
Jesus.
Why is prayer so important and powerful? In the Gospel today,
we hear the report of Jesus’ Transfiguration from St. Luke. We
should ask ourselves, “What happens before and during Jesus’
revelation of His true nature as God?” The answer is that He
was praying. “While he was praying, his face changed in
Please say one Hail Mary with me now!
God bless y’all!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesdays from 3 p.m.—10 p.m. in the Chapel
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. after monthly First Friday Mass
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Holy Rosary Church, 1416 George, Rosenberg
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Sacrament of Reconciliation
After daily Masses
Saturday 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. or by appointment
Anointing of the Sick
During First Friday Mass each month and by appointment
Baptism & Marriage
Preparation guidelines available by calling the
parish office or at www.sacredheartrichmond.com.
Visitation of the Sick
Contact the parish office to make Communion
arrangements for the sick and homebound.
Liturgy of the Hours (Chapel), using i-breviary app
M-F: Morning Prayer 7 a.m., Evening Prayer 6 p.m.
Bulletin deadline: 10 a.m. the Friday 9 days prior to
bulletin publication date (some holiday exceptions)
Fr. Michael Truongluan, C.Ss.R.
Beginning TONIGHT, February 21
Parish Mission: “A Walk With Jesus”
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February 21-24,Sunday—Wednesday evenings in the
Church
♦ Sunday: 6:30—8:00 p.m., (NOTE TIME CHANGE!)
Monday—Wednesday: 7:00—8:30 p.m.
♦ Preached by Redemptorist Fr. Joseph Butz, C.Ss.R.,
of the Liguori Mission Team:
Fr. Butz, spent 37 years as a missionary
in Brazil and has served as Seminary Director,
Vice-Provincial of the Manaus Brazilian Mission,
Vice-Provincial Bursar, and Vicar General. His
vast experience, love for parish missions and
practical approach to the spiritual life make him
a valuable asset to our mission.
♦ Evening Themes:
Sunday—The Father’s Love For Us
Monday—Jesus: The Why of Suffering
Tuesday—Jesus: Temptations and Reconciliation
Wednesday—Mission concludes with Mass Wednesday
Homily topic: Jesus, Mary, Eucharist, and
Community
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Mass Intentions for this Week
Offertory for February 14
SUNDAY COLLECTION
$ 21,323.06
FAITH DIRECT (per week)
$
TOTAL COLLECTION
$ 25,827.21
BUDGETED WEEKLY
$ 25,400.00
DIFFERENCE
$
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
8:15 a.m. + Kay Orem
5:30 p.m. + Andrew Murrile
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
7:30 a.m. + Urban Lembeck
9:30 a.m. + Allen Stoeltje
11:30 a.m. + Thomas Feighery
5:00 p.m. People of the Parish
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
8:15 a.m. + T.J. Rebler
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
8:15 a.m. + Msgr. W. Pickard
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
8:15 a.m. + Cleetus Paul
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
8:15 a.m. + Mae Elda Paukert
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
8:15 a.m. + Jacob Koehl
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
8:15 a.m. + Rev. Edward A. Roberts, C.S.B.
5:30 p.m. + Marcus Gomez and + Michelle Pena
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
7:30 a.m. + Elisa and + Jose Martinez
9:30 a.m. + Tony Novak
11:30 a.m. + Annette Pavonarius
5:00 p.m. People of the Parish
Readings for February 21
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14;
Phil 3:17-4:1 [3:20—4 :1]; Lk 9:28b-36
Readings for February 27
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11;1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9
4,504.15
427.21
BUILDING FUND
567.00
Faith Direct Building Fund
239.40
TOTAL BUILDING FUND
$ 806.40
*Faith Direct total number of participants 125
*Ash Wednesday Social Ministries collection: $6,250.50
* Black and Indian Missions collection: $4,391.00.
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Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent in the Chapel
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Living Stations: March 18, 7:00 p.m., Church
Lenten Fish Fry...or Grill
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Sponsored by the KC’s, SSMM, and ACTS
Each Friday in Lent: February 12-March 18, 2016
4pm-8pm in the Family Life Center
Dine In, Take Out, or Drive Through
Adult plate $10, Child’s plate $5
Fried or grilled fish, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw,
green beans, coffee, tea, and lemonade.
Also available for purchase: cheese pizza and the
Society of St. Margaret Mary’s legendary desserts!
Our sincere condolences to:
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Bonnie Gross and family, on the death of her
father-in-law, + John Gross, Sr. John died Monday,
February 8, 2016. His funeral was in Central Islip,
New York.
♦ Daniel Brockermeyer and family, on the death of
his wife, + Skye Brockermeyer. Skye died Friday,
February 12, 2016. Her funeral was February 19.
♦ Mary Ann Manthei-McGee and family, on the
death of her sister-in-law, + Cheri Alice McGee. Cheri
died Sunday, February 14, 2016. Her funeral will be
March 5 at Sacred Heart.
♦ Jeanne Guillory and family, on the death of her
husband, + Bob Guillory. Bob died Monday,
February 15, 2016. His funeral will be in Louisiana.
40 Cans for Lent: Benefitting Helping Hands
Sponsored by KCs and SSMM
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We’re off to a great start with 699 pounds of cans
collected last weekend!
We challenge our
Sacred Heart
families or groups to
donate one canned
good for each day
of Lent!
Place your donations
in the shopping carts outside the Church each weekend when you come to Mass.
Make your Lenten calling tangible with prayer,
fasting and almsgiving!
More info: Karl Hennings, 281-633-8565
24 Hours With Jesus
Lenten Eucharistic Adoration
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Baptisms, February 14, 2016
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• Elise Katherine Holecek,
child of Matthew David Holecek and Katherine Marie Casey
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Jaylynn Ella Rodriguez,
child of Jacob Rudy Rodriguez and Crystal Vela Perez
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“In (our) visits and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, we experience the closeness of the good
Shepherd, the tenderness of His love, the presence of
(a) faithful friend.” ~ Pope Francis
Join us in the Chapel for adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to 6:45 a.m.
Thursday.
Wednesdays during Lent:
February 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23
To sign up for a specific time or for more info:
Grace Jones, 281-341-5925 or 713-898-7836
Week at a Glance
Lent 2016: Sacrament of Reconciliation
7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Monday, February 22
There will be a number of priests available for private
confessions. Please arrive on time to fully participate.
Tuesday, March 8
Sacred Heart
Richmond
Wednesday, March 9 St. Michael
Needville
Wednesday, March 9 Sts. Cyril & Methodius Damon
Thursday, March 10 Holy Cross
East Bernard
Sunday, March 13
St. John
Hungerford
Sunday, March 13
St. Wenceslaus
Beasley
Tuesday, March 15
Holy Rosary
Rosenberg
Wednesday, March 16 St. Mary
Nada
Wednesday, March 16 St. John Nepomucene New Taiton
Thursday, March 17
Holy Family
Wharton
SENIOR CITIZEN CONFESSIONS 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 8 Sacred Heart
Richmond
Throughout the year, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is
celebrated on Saturday afternoons before the vigil Mass and
daily following the 8:15a.m. Mass in the chapel.
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Tuesday, February 23
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Wednesday, February 24
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Thursday, February 25
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Friday, February 26
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Saturday, February 27
Early Bulletin Deadlines
All articles are due by NOON on the deadline day.
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March 13 deadline: Tuesday, March 1
March 20 deadline: Tuesday, March 8
March 27 deadline: Tuesday, March 15
April 3 deadline: Tuesday, March 22
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2016 Mass dates are now available for requested intentions.
Yellow Mass intention pamphlets can be picked up
from the Church Office or found on our website:
www.sacredheartrichmond.com
(Under “SACRAMENTS,” “EUCHARIST/MASS”)
9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study
6:45 p.m. KC Meeting
7:00 p.m. Parish Mission
7:00 p.m. Praise and Worship Group Practice
3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Chapel
4:00 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry...or Grill (until 8 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Chapel
9:00 a.m. First Eucharist Student Retreat
4:00 p.m. Reconciliation
Sunday, February 28
2016 Mass Intention Dates Open
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40 Days for Life Sacred Heart Prayer Date
at Planned Parenthood
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Sacred Heart Parishioner Scholarship
for Holy Rosary Catholic School
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Attention parents with students attending or considering attending Holy Rosary Catholic School!
♦ Deadline for Application: May 30, 2016
♦ As in the past, parents must meet the following
criteria for this assistance: Registered parishioner for
one year, a year’s history of offertory contributions
totaling $600, and parent’s involvement in a ministry
and the bazaar.
♦ To apply or for more info: Elilah Cavazos in the
Church Office, 281-342-3609. ext. 452 or
elilah@sacredheartrichomond.com.
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Sacred Heart Homilies Viewable on YouTube!
Search “Sacred Heart Catholic Church Richmond,
Texas” on YouTube or click the YouTube link on
our website home page: www. sacredheartrichmond.com
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Co-sponsored by the Houston Coalition for Life and
the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
40 Days for Life: February 10-March 20
In addition to 40 Days of prayer and fasting for an end
to abortion, please join Sacred Heart parishioners in
prayer outside the Planned Parenthood abortion
facility at 4600 Gulf Freeway for one or more hours.
Parishioners will be praying there on Saturday,
February 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sign-up after all weekend Masses this weekend,
February 20-21.
Please spread the word about this important lifesaving effort! When people are present in prayer at
the abortion site, through the Grace of God hearts are
changed and babies’ and even mothers’ lives are
saved.
More info: Lark Maresh, 281-341-7609
Find Us On Facebook!
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Richmond TX
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Vietnamese New Year Celebration a success!
We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful people willing to share their time and talents with us!
Cami Chedester, Director of Faith Formation
cami@sacredheartrichmond.com
281-342-8371, x 344
Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy
with a great new app from Our Sunday Visitor!
Scan the QR code, or go to your app store and search
“365 Days to Mercy” and install it today!
“The words “Can You Drink the Cup?” pierced my heart like the sharp spear of a hunter. I knew at that
moment---as with a flash of insight---that taking this question seriously would radically change our lives.”
—Henri Nouwen
Journey With Others This Lent
Spend time in prayerful reflection and conversation surrounding the question Jesus asks his friends
James and John. Nouwen reflects on the cup using the images of holding, lifting, and drinking to talk
about the spiritual life.
Conversation continues Wednesdays, March 2, 9, and 16 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Faith Formation Office, 510 South Fourth Street
As we read and discuss, we will encourage one another and open ourselves to experience and embrace the challenge of this question
in our own lives. We will look at who we are as unique individuals and as a community. We will affirm and celebrate our unique
gifts and talents and celebrate life. And we will share and accept all our joys and sorrow.
Facilitator: Christine Dunn
Donation for book: $10
Please RSVP to 281-342-8371 x 342 to reserve a book.
Sacramental Preparation
ARE YOU AN ADULT
(OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE), WHO IS A
PRACTICING CATHOLIC, AND
WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THE
SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION?
SAVE THE DATE:
FORMATION FOR RECEPTION OF THE
SACRAMENT BEGINS
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016
An appointment with the coordinator is
required before the beginning of classes.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact
Kathryn, 281-342-8371, ext. 336.
Interested in becoming Catholic?
This is the perfect time to prepare for the
Sacraments of Initiation
at Easter 2017!
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA) and
Family Catechumenate
CCE Rooms 1 and 2
UPCOMING CATECHETICAL SESSIONS
Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon.
(immediately after the 9:30 a.m. Mass)
Sunday, February 21
Sunday, February 28
Sunday, March 6
Sunday March 13
Sunday, March 20
Soteriology, Salvation, and Redemption
Kingdom of God
Christian Morality
Moral Decision Making/Conscience Formation
The Cross, Paschal Mystery, and Triduum
Contact: Cami Chedester, 281-342-8371, x. 344 or cami@sacredheartrichmond.com
Eliana Colette Lespreance
born January 30, 2016 at 9:24am
7lb 4oz; 20.5" long
“Mommy Tricia” is an aide in the Wednesday 5 p.m.
1st grade class and “Daddy Adam” is a crossing
guard at the Wednesday 5 p.m. class.
Contact: Chris Donatto, 281-342-8371, x. 341 or chris@sacredheartrichmond.com
Life Teen (High School)
High School Retreat: April 15-17
Steubenville Lone Star: June 17-19
Life Teen Camp Hidden Lake: July 11-16
AYC: July 29-31
Divine Plan (Payment Plan) for 2016 events is available!
This plan includes payment options and fundraising opportunities. Teens who took
full advantage of the fundraising opportunities last year were able to raise over
half of the cost of their trips.
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The Dive
A bi-weekly night of fun,
fellowship, and faith
deepening for all high school
teens. We meet in the youth house.
All are welcome!
Next Dive:
February 25th at 7 p.m.
The goal of the Sacred Heart Young
Adults is to minister to the 18-39 year
olds and to offer opportunities for them
to grow in their faith and fellowship.
We have social events as well as events
that allow us to explore and grow in our
Catholic faith. We also offer some agespecific events so we can gear our ministry to the different parts
of life these young adults are entering and exiting. Child care is
provided, so that all are able to attend.
Please join our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages to
receive event updates.
Sacred Heart Young Adults Gathering
Monday, February 29th, 2016 from
7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Youth House
“Beloved: Let no one have contempt
for your youth, but set an example
for those who believe, in speech,
conduct, love, faith, and purity.
- 1 Timothy 4: 12
FAITH FORMATION AND MINISTRY FOR ADULTS
Contact: Kathryn Strong, 281-342-8371, x. 336 or Kathryn@sacredheartrichmond.com
“HEY, HONEY! LET’S GO OUT TONIGHT!”
BELOVED: Finding Happiness in Marriage
●A meal with your spouse ● Conversation with other couples
● Encouragement and support for your marriage ● Short DVD presentation and discussion
Saturday, March 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Family Life Center Gym
Childcare available by reservation only
RSVP to Kathryn, 281-342-8371, x. 336 by Monday, February 29th.
Spring Bible Studies
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
in the CCE Building
in Martha and Mary (apartments) Room 12
The Prophets:
Messengers of God’s Mercy
The Gospel of Matthew
Interested in deepening
YOUR FAITH?
SYMBOLON:
The Catholic Faith Explained
“Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained”
This week: A Love that Lasts
(during Life Teen sessions)
This week: Penance and
Anointing of the Sick
7:00 to 8:25 p.m.
Martha and Mary (apts) Room 12
An opportunity for adults to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Our gatherings consist of teaching and lively
discussions on contemporary Catholic topics.
NOTE TIME CHANGE:
Sundays, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Martha and Mary (apartments) room 12
Suggested donation for book $20
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Society of St. Margaret Mary
Golden Hearts
(Adults over 50 years old)
Desserts Needed
Please bring a dessert to sell
when you attend the Fish Fry each Friday
during Lent.
Join SSMM ladies and spouses at the
Fish Fry on February 26!
Upcoming Events
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Women’s ACTS Retreat Date Set!
April 14-17, 2016
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An ACTS retreat is a gender-specific, four-day
retreat beginning Thursday evening and ending Sunday afternoon. This retreat is designed to strengthen
your Catholic faith and community by spreading the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is staffed and run by lay
people. Please prayerfully consider deepening your
faith by attending this retreat.
Sign up began February 13-14. Register now!
Spaces are going fast!
Team members will be on the plaza after all weekend
Masses to assist you with registration.
Additional information:
Linda Thomas—lwags1950@comcast.net
Mary Jo Barr—k_barr@sbcglobal.net
April Hobson—april.hobson@Kroger.com
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Perpetual Adoration Chapel
At Holy Rosary, Rosenberg
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TODAY!
Sacred Heart Women’s Prayer Group
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March 9: Lenten Church Pilgrimage
• We will say a decade of the Rosary and a
couple of Stations of the Cross at each church.
• For carpool planning, please let Cecilia know if you
plan to go.
• St. Theresa (Sugar Land), St. John Fisher in the
afternoon. Other churches to be determined.
• Lunch will be at a local eatery.
• More details to come.
April: “Wildflowers” bus trip, location TBD
May: Skeeters Baseball Game
More information: Cecilia, 281-342-8306
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1st and 3rd Sunday of each month (Feb. 21)
Note Time Change! 3:30 — Prayer in the Chapel,
4:30 p.m.— Rosary in the Church, followed by 5 p.m.
Mass for those who wish to attend.
Join us to pray for our nation and our Church.
We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the
Rosary, and sing songs of praise before Jesus in the
tabernacle.
There is power in prayer! “Jesus said, ‘For where two
or three come together in My name, there am I with
them’” (Matt. 18:20).
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September yielded only two volunteers for the
many vacancies.
Please prayerfully consider joining the substitute list
to occasionally fill an emergency vacancy. You may
choose your availability based on your individual
schedule.
Vacancies:
Tuesday 9:00 p.m. • Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. (Alternate) and 2:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 a.m. • Sunday 8:00 a.m. (Alternate)
Tuesday Evening Coordinator also needed.
More information: Marv Kuhn, 281-342-9381
Sacred Heart Singles 40’s, 50’s Plus
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Want to meet more singles within your Church
community? We’ll gather together for spiritual and
social activities, develop new friendships, and grow in
our Catholic faith and spiritual life.
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More information: Laura Boehm, 713-899-6803
laurabeam2005@yahoo.com
Knitting/Crochet Club & Rosary Guild
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Mondays 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
CCE Room 10
All adults welcome.
Rosary-making lessons available!
Knights of Columbus Council 7445
Meeting Information
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Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
(February 23), CCE Building
♦ 6:45 p.m.—Fellowship/Meal; 7:30 p.m.—Meeting
♦ For more information:
Howard Harbes (Grand Knight), 281-342-9334
Marty Gibula (Membership Director), 713-319-4658
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Strake Jesuit
Raffle Ticket Sales
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Fort Bend Theresians
Day of Prayer and Reflection
Strake Jesuit students will be selling raffle tickets
after all masses this weekend, February 20-21.
$5 per ticket or $20 per book of 5 tickets
Grand Prize: 2016 Lexus NX!
Additional Prizes: 55” LG LED HDTV, $1000 Visa gift card
Drawing to be held Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the
Strake Jesuit Spring Fling. Need not be present to win.
Raffle proceeds will be used to provide financial aid
to deserving Jesuit students.
Please support our Catholic schools!
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Adore Ministries
Worship, Teaching, and Adoration Series
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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“Even Now: Series of eight inspiring evenings of
Worship, Teaching, and Eucharistic Adoration.
Catholic Charismatic Center, Cullen Blvd
First Wednesday of the month (Feb.-May), 7:00 p.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Tomball Parkway
First Wednesday of the month (Jan.-April), 7:00 p.m.
Potluck dinner starting at 6:00 p.m.
Events are free and open to all ages.
Worship music led by Robbie Seay Band, Dave
Moore, and Dave Regitz.
Dynamic messages given by Ennie Hickman, Jonathan Alexander, Fr. Louis Merosne, Matt Regitz,
Michael Gormley, and Kris Frank.
More info: houston@adoreministries.com,
832-209-2190, www.adoreministries.com
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The George Foundation is currently accepting applications for both its High School Scholarship Program
and Higher Education Scholarship Program for the
college academic year 2016-2017.
The deadline for both applications is March 15, 2015.
More information:
http://www.thegeorgefoundation.org/scholarships/
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The word Retrouvaille is French for “rediscovery.”
This program offers tools to put your marriage in
order and rediscover a loving marriage relationship.
For couples with marital problems, including those
considering separation and those already separated
or divorced that want marriage help.
The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend
experience combined with a series of 6-12
post-weekend sessions over 3 months.
Upcoming weekends in the Houston area:
February 26, June 17, and October 14.
More info or to register: www.retrouvaille.org or
1-800-470-2230
Catholic Charities Events
St. Anthony Relic to Visit Archdiocese
Mamie George Community Center
1111 Collins Road, Richmond, TX 77469
281-202-6200
♦
♦
February 19-28
St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston in the form of a precious relic
from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. The relic will be
accompanied by a friar from the Messenger of
St. Anthony in Padua.
♦ February 20-21: Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
February 25: Catholic Charismatic Center
♦ For dates, parish locations, and veneration times:
http://www.archgh.org/default/ChanceryAdvisory/
ca011516/ca011516StAnthony.pdf
♦ More info: Anthonian Association, 914-263-8841
Just as Peter, John, and James experienced the
Transformation of Jesus, let Jesus transform your
marriage.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
are : March 4—6, April 29—May1, 2016
For more information: Brian & Tina Little,
281-773-4014 or www.houstonme.org
Struggling in your marriage?
Consider a Retrouvaille Weekend
George Foundation Scholarship
♦
Saturday, February 27, 2016, 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
St. Theresa Catholic Church, Community Center
705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Theme: Finding the Joy in Sacrificial Living
Presenter Georgie Blanchard will share her journey of
faith as she cared for her husband with dementia.
Cost: $22 donation includes lunch (vegetarian meal
available on request)
To register or for more info:
Mary Ann DeMont, mademont@aol.com
Food Pantry Volunteers Needed
Shifts available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
♦ Volunteers must be able to lift 50 pounds and be
15+ years of age.
♦ A great community service opportunity for high school
students looking for service hours.
♦ More info: Dana Deats, 281-202-6222,
ddeats@catholiccharities.org
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PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR:
Ramona Babineaux
Nelson Bading
Larry Barcak
Ann Bilicek
Mildred Bookmyer
Janet Petyvan Bradberry
Kevin Broussard
Russell Clayton
Elnora Cordova
Chris Cromer
Melissa Deleon
Helen Dittrich
Ann Evans
Thomas Feighery
Ann Fitzpatrick
Olivia Garcia
Virginia Guerecky
Robert Haskins
Dixie Holt
Pat Houlihan
Jen Kawass
John Kierman
Annie Knesek
Tim Lape
James Lindemann
Betty Lowe
Tommy Mafnas
Angela Malek
Ginger McClellan
Betty Pennell
Aimee Racca
Maria Roquina
Marc Ruiz
Therese Ryan
Joseph Santana
Donald Schafer
Fr. Don Schwarting
Raul Sifuentes
Billy Sonka
Ed Strnadel
Dorothy Tice
Peggy Christensen Vargas
Brent Walker
Jeff Walker
Marlene Williman
Prayers also requested for all military men & women, all health caregivers, and prayer blanket recipients.
To add a name to the prayer list, contact Aimee: 281-342-8371, aimee@sacredheartrichmond.com
**Names will be kept on the prayer list for 3 months. Contact Aimee if continued prayers are needed.
Finance Council
Ann Council
Glenn Nohavitza
George Arroyos
Mike Kugler
Carol Heumann
Tom Petrosewicz, Chair
Alici Band
Denise Lanik
Ken Lanik
Ray Simar
David Boehm, Chair
Lark Maresh
Rickey Constantine
Veronica Molina
Alycia Gorman
Naomi Mannino
David Krusleski
Virginia Rivera
Address questions/concerns to:
pastoralcouncil@sacredheartrichmond.com.
Deacon Don Ries
don@sacredheartrichmond.com
Deacon Don Murrile
dmurrile@sacredheartrichmond.com
Deacon John Placette
john@sacredheartrichmond.com
Parish Staff
Father Michael J. Truongluan Nguyen, C.Ss.R., Pastor
Father Thomas Dzung Ha, C.Ss.R., Parochial Vicar
Chris Adams
Tricia Lespreance
Minnette Chmielarski
Kim Roy
Anne Constantine
Charlotte Sicking
Tamara Flores,
Secretary
Rei Umali
Beth Kugler
Mark Warren
John Kujawa
Elizabeth Zorrilla
Address questions/concerns to:
tamaraday@msn.com
Sacred Heart
Mother’s Day Out & Preschool:
281-232-5850
Jenni Walthall, Parish Administrator, x447 jenni@sacredheartrichmond.com
Linda Murrile, Secretary, x451 linda@sacredheartrichmond.com
Elilah Cavazos, Bookkeeper, x452 elilah@sacredheartrichmond.com
Betty Holub, Director, Music & Liturgy, x340 betty@sacredheartrichmond.com
Aimee Morvant, Communications Coordinator, x337, aimee@sacredheartrichmond.com
Charlotte Constantine, Nursery
Olivia Garcia, Housekeeping
Norma Ibarra, Housekeeper
Jesse Hernandez, Maintenance
Johnny Guerrero, Custodian
Faith Formation
281-342-8371
Cami Chedester, Director, x344, cami@sacredheartrichmond.com
Chris Donatto, Youth/Young Adult Ministry, x341, chris@sacredheartrichmond.com
Christine Dunn, Coordinator of Evangelization and Discipleship, x342 christine@sacredheartrichmond.com
Kathryn Strong, Adult Faith Formation and Family Ministry, x336, kathryn@sacredheartrichmond.com
Pauline Neville, Secretary, x338, pauline@sacredheartrichmond.com
Monique Wilburn, Registrar and Records, x339, monique@sacredheartrichmond.com
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Your Will.
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
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