February 7, 2016, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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February 7, 2016, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 6800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025 713-667-9111, FAX 713-667-3453, WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG February 7, 2016, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Day for Consecrated Life MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 6:45 AM and 12:10 PM Saturday: 8:15 AM, Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Spanish Mass: Sunday, 3:00 PM Life Teen Mass: Sunday, 5:00 PM Young Adults Mass: Tuesday, 7:00 PM except No First Tuesday 7 PM Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the Church Adoration Chapel, 24 hours, Monday, 7 AM through Saturday, 8 AM CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays, 6-7 PM and Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM or call 713-667-9111 for an appointment HEALING AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK second Wednesday of the month after 12:10 PM Mass 1 February 7, 2016, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Letter From The Pastor Dear Parishioners: In the beginning our faith was found only in Jerusalem. Peter and the rest of the apostles stayed close to the familiar territory. Very soon after Pentecost they quickly went out to the world to evangelize and minister to the Gospel of Jesus. As the spreading of Christians grew, our Church became known as the Church in Ephesus, the Church in Corinth, in Rome, Paris, all the way to Galveston-Houston. Each of these “Churches” was and is headed by a successor to the Apostles. The local bishop (Ordinary) is ordained to teach, sanctify and govern his particular area. As the dioceses grew it became quite obvious that no one parish could handle the many needs of the people. Some tasks are too large such as the Medical Center here in Houston for one parish. Other examples are pastoral care for the imprisoned, migrants, mental health needs, adoptions, etc. We have established the Archdiocesan Services Fund to help address these needs. There are 37 different ministries supported by the DSF. Some of these ministries have several parts such as Correctional Ministries — over 60,000 men and women in the federal facility, 26 state prisons units and 10 county jails are located within the Archdiocese. Our own Fr. Steve Payne serves full time in this ministry. The DSF pays his salary and benefits and provides the necessary financial support for the work. SVdP provides rooms and board. We support the San Jose Clinic which brings needed medical help to the poor. For the past 93 years the Clinic serves about 4,000 persons a year. It is the longest standing free clinic in the United States providing high quality health care for others by serving low-income, underinsured and uninsurable individuals and families. By now you should have received a letter from Cardinal DiNardo asking for your support through your prayers, volunteering and financial gifts to raise the needed monies to further the mission of the Church of Galveston-Houston. Our Catholic faith is lived as a part of a worldwide community. We belong to one another and work with each other to further the love of God in our world. SVdP does not get to pick only its own charitable work because we are a bigger family than just us. Each of us is invited to join Cardinal DiNardo in his mission to care for the people of our Archdiocese. The DSF theme this year is HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER from Psalm 136. Our support of the DSF Appeal brings a great shower of God’s mercy to others. We may not see each recipient or ministry, but the poor, uneducated, sick, imprisoned, lonely, desperate, et al. are touched by your generosity. This week pray from your heart on how you can contribute to the mission of our archdiocese. Your generosity will be a moment of God’s mercy for someone. Our Father in heaven will notice and remember for all eternity your generosity and we cannot outdo God’s generosity. Let us make mercy more abundant by our participation in this year’s DSF! ************************ This week we also begin the Holy Season of Lent. It feels a bit too soon but it is true. The earliest date for Easter is March 22 and this year it is March 27. Remember that Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and is a day of fast [one regular meal and two small meals] and abstinence [not eating meat]. It is a time for us to do acts of penance and examine our hearts and souls in how we have offended God and others in order to prepare our hearts again to celebrate the joy of Easter. Some people give up deserts, some candy, some sleep on the floor; go to Mass daily, etc. There are many ways to prepare for Easter joy. Be sure to join us for a Potato soup lunch or dinner on Wednesday. Lunch is served after the 12:10 PM Mass and after the 6:00 PM Mass. All are welcome. Pax et bonum, Msgr. Bill 2 Mass Intentions for the Week Pastor, Rev. Msgr. William Young Parochial Vicar, Rev. Phong Nguyen Deacons, Gus Camacho and Dan Pagnano Parish School, Carolyn Sears, Principal 713-666-2345, Fax 713-663-3562, Business Administrator, Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549 Director of Music, Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539 Director of Faith Formation, Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565 February 8 to February 14 Monday February 8, Weekday 6:45 AM - Frances Oberdorf †, Anne Rainbow † 12:10 PM - Tony & Mary Fazzino † Tuesday, February 9, Weekday 6:45 AM - St. Jude League 12:10 PM - Emily Alexander †, Mathew George † 7:00 PM - Adam Metry † Wednesday, February 10 8:10 AM - Lois Ramirez † 12:10 PM - Paul Bacaling † Taizé Night Prayer Thursday, February 11, Thursday after Ash Wednesday 6:45 AM - Joseph Stanislaus Kania † 8:15 AM - Bessie Debo † 12:10 PM - Matthew Barrett † Sunday Night-Prayer of the Roman Church using the beautiful music of the Community of Taizé, in France. Friday, February 12, Friday after Ash Wednesday 6:45 AM - John Micheli † 8:15 AM - Pat Conway 12:10 PM - Richard Faust †, Nora & Bill Naughton † This Sunday, February 7, 7:30 P.M. First Sunday of the Month Here at St. Vincent de Paul Church Saturday February 13, Saturday after Ash Wednesday 8:15 AM - Massimo Massoud † 5:00 PM - Nick Franks † Sunday February 14, FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 AM - John Fusa Vay † 9:00 AM - Consing Vargas † 11:00 AM - Parishioners 1:00 PM - Jan Karwowski † 3:00 PM - William Thornton † 5:00 PM - Alice Smith † We will offer Night Prayer (Compline) of the Roman Church, using the beautiful music of the Community of Taizé in France. Lasting just over a half-hour, it is a beautifully peaceful prayer experience with which to conclude one’s Sunday night in contemplative song. Early Bulletin Deadlines Email items to TTamborello@svdp-edu.org 2/14/16 Bulletin Articles are due Thursday, 2/4/16 2/21/16 Bulletin Articles are due Friday, 2/5/16 2/28/16 Bulletin Articles are due Monday, 2/8/16 3/6/16 Bulletin Articles are due Thursday, 2/11/16 3/13/16 Bulletin Articles are due Friday, 2/12/16 3/20/16 Bulletin Articles are due Thursday, 2/18/16 3/27/16 Bulletin Articles are due Thursday, 3/10/16 4/3/16 Bulletin Articles are due Monday, 3/21/16 Ash Wednesday February 10, 2016 Our Second Annual Free Potato Soup Supper Following the 12:10 PM & 6:00 PM Masses in the MJFC All are welcome! Please pray for those who are ill: Roy Riddle Stewardship Offering Diocesan Services Fund Collection begins this Sunday, February 7, 2016. For more information see page 8 of this bulletin. Please pray for the repose of the souls of: January 31, 2016, Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time Offertory: $44,438.00 Other Charitable: $ 1,715.00 Total Contributions: $46,153.00 =================================== Doris Garrison, mother of Russell Garrison =================================== Stephen Richard Hopkins =================================== May they rest in the peace of Christ. First round baskets passed are for the Offertory and the second rectangular baskets are for the Second Collection. 3 Elementary Faith FormaƟon The Lord’s Day Program is a faith formaƟon program for children 2 years old through 5 years old. You may choose the 9:00 AM or the 11:00 AM class, and they meet in the Primary School Building. Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We sit together front left in the Church. The CCE Program provides faith formaƟon for children in grades 1 through 8. We also have a class for children with special needs. CCE meets 10:30AM - 12:00Noon in the Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Buildings and the Msgr. Jamail Family Center. Upcoming Life Teen Events - SVdP Youth Ministry meets on Sundays, 6:30-8pm in the Family Center, upstairs, Youth Room. All High School Students are welcome. February 7 - Lent: A Users Guide February 14 - President’s Day - No Life Teen FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: In order to be ready to start prepara on for First Holy Communion, students must complete one full year of Catholic Educa on, beginning no sooner than First Grade. This requirement may be sa sfied by a endance at CCE, Catholic School, or Home School (provided the curriculum consists of daily Catholic Educa on). Covecrest Summer Camp: May 30 - June 5th — Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, Covecrest is a long time favorite summer trip for Catholic teens! Once we arrive at camp, we get to play and pray with new friends from every corner of the country. The week of camp includes the perfect balance of time to encounter Christ and time to play. We will get to do everything from playing sports, high ropes, and whitewater rafting to hearing dynamic talks, spending time in small groups, and experiencing the Sacraments. Every week, a line-up of dynamic presenters, talented musicians, and dedicated priests serve along with camp staff to encourage a deeper relationship with Christ for each teen. Contact Nick or go to the website for more information DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BE BAPTIZED? If your child is over 7 years or older and needs to be bap zed, we have an RCIA program adapted for children. In addi on to the Sunday CCE classes from 10:30am to 12:00noon, we will meet once a month on a Monday night from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Please talk to Monica for more informa on about classes. Confirmation Events: Covecrest Summer Camp: May 30 - June 5th Info or Signup? Email Nick LaRocca, nlarocca@svdp-edu.org For further informaƟon please contact Monica Aquila at 713.663.3509 or maquila@svdp-edu.org SVdP School Admissions Go to www.saintvincentschool.org for Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School Admissions Information. For further information, please contact Director of Admissions Renee McCurry, 713-666-2345. Lay Apostolate Formation for Scouting Have you ever wondered how you might come to a better understanding of the role of religious faith in your life, and prepare yourself to better offer your talents and charisms in the service of the Church? If so, then the Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting's oneday "Scouter Development: Lay Apostolate Formation for Scouting" program is for you! This program is being offered at SVDP on Saturday Feb. 27 from 8:45am to 4:30pm in the Upper Level Cafeteria. All adults who work with youth (whether or not they're Catholic, and whether or not they're members of SVDPchartered units) are invited/encouraged to participate. Don't worry, you will not have to know any specific doctrines, nor is an extensive knowledge of Scripture presumed. What is of critical importance, however, is that you be reflective and willing to share those reflections with others. For more information and/or to preregister, please visit the ACCS website at http://www.accs-agh.org SVdP PTO Auction and Gala Havana Nights Sat. Feb. 20, 2016, The Citadel, 12130 Kirby Dr. 77045 / 6pm - Underwriter Party / 6:30pm Check-in opens / Go to http://bidpal.net/svdp to purchase tickets today! $175 per person. Tickets available for purchase through Friday, Feb. 12. For more information go to http://saintvincentschool.org/auction-and-gala. Girl Scout Cookie Sales SVdP Girl Scouts will be selling their delicious, mmm...mmm... good, cookies on February 13, 14, 27 and 28, outside the Church, after Masses. 4 ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY Spring Study – “FREE” Leslie Hansen will lead us in a study called FREE—Join us as we explore how to live a life of true freedom. We will use the Ignatian Exam as a guide to help us discern God’s will for our lives and to identify disordered attachments that hinder our ability to see and follow God’s will. If our choices grow out of God’s will for our lives, we will become who God planned us to be. We will be free. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 1 Cor. 3:17. Monsignor Jamail Family Center, Thursdays Jan. 14- Feb. 25, 10:45-12 noon, RSVP online: www.stannessociety.org SAS 2nd Friday Playgroup Want to meet and socialize with fellow moms and their toddlers? Come join us with our babies and toddlers (0-3years) to play in the nursery and enjoy some fun and playtime! Feel free to bring a favorite book or snack to share with the little ones! Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, 9am -11 am, MJFC NURSERY. For more information contact Lourdes Jea at Lourdes.ecojea@gmail.com SAS MOMS NIGHT OUT Unleash your creative energy and mingle with us! Come and join St. Anne’s Moms for a Wine and Pottery Night. The rate of $15 per person will include Wine and Studio Painting Fee. You will need to pay for your individual Pottery item that you will paint (Prices start at $12.50 per piece). Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share! Feb. 18, 2016, 7pm—10pm. To RSVP go to www.stannessociety.org or for more information contact Lourdes Jea at Lourdes.ecojea@gmail.com. As members of St. Vincent de Paul's Young Adults (SVDPYA), we strive to live out our Catholic faith in both word and deed. We achieve this goal through our service, spiritual formation, and social events in support of one another, our community, and the Church as a whole. Together, we take up the call of bringing Christ into the world! SVDPYA is centered around a 6:30 pm praise and worship, 7pm Mass, and dinner every Tuesday evening (except for the 1st Tuesday of the month), along with an array of social and spiritual events. Come join us at one of our upcoming events, or find our group on Facebook by searching "SVDPYA" or email svdpya@gmail.com to get involved. SVdP Book Club We will meet Wed., Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon in MJFC 206. The selection is The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton. This book is considered to be a modern-day Confessions of St. Augustine and might be a good way to head into Lent! Please contact Mary Ann Beachler (713-665-0086 or mary.a.beachler@gmail.com) for more information. Pilgrimage to Fatima-Lourdes Pilgrimage to Fatima-Lourdes with Fr. Vincent Alexius SVD, May 16-26. Santiago de Compostela, Avila and Loyola included. Please call Angelita Acosta at 281-352-0893 The Welcome CommiƩee invites YOU to join us as we move forward. We are beginning with four areas of outreach. 1. Implement a group of Greeters at each Mass We hope to have enough individuals commi ed in this area to develop three to four teams of eight to ten greeters at each Mass on the weekend. The teams would then rotate which would make the commitment for each team manageable. 2. Form a Phone CommiƩee We have about 30-40 newly registered families every month. This group would reach out to our newly registered parishioners by calling them shortly a er they register in the parish. We would like to build this team to be at least thirty people. The phone calls could be made from your home. 3. Assist at RecepƟons These folks will help set up and serve recep ons for all the newly registered families. We envision a recep on to be offered quarterly. 4. Materials Development We want to provide informa on to our new families which is a rac ve and complete. This fac on of the Welcome Commi ee will help improve the materials we provide for new members. Many are needed to make this dream a success. Please help make St. Vincent de Paul parish a welcoming Community United in Faith. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Mary Gosline in the parish office. You may call 713667-9111 and ask for Mary or e-mail mgosline@svdp-edu.org. We also have informa on available on the website www.svdp-houston.org. Thank you! 5 Adult Life Ministries English Classes (ESL) English as a Second Language is being taught weekly as follows in the MJFC: ♦ Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am in Room 208A and ♦ Fridays from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in Room 208A. Classes are free except for the cost of a book if required by the teacher. Come and find out how much fun it can be to learn a new language with others in a classroom environment. Senior Bus Trip You may sign up now for the senior bus trip scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, to Orange where we will visit Sangri La, which includes a tour of the Botanical Gardens and the Outposts in the Cypress/ Tupelo Swamp. The cost will be $20.00 that includes a box lunch. Boarding will be at 6:30. There will be no bus trip in February. Other Spiritual, Educational and Social Activities Free and Open to Adults All are held in the MJFC Art Class: Thursdays at 1:00 in 202. Centering Prayer: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 206. Christian Meditation: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in 206. John Paul II Study Group: Mondays at 10:30 in 206. John XXIII Study Group: Mondays at 10:00 in 208A. Share the Word Bible Study: Thursdays at 10:30 in 206. Teresians’ Study Group: Mondays at 11:00 in 208B. SVdP Book Club: Second Wednesdays at 10:30 Opening Doors: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 205. Cards (Canasta): Thursdays at 1:30 in 206. Mah Jongg: Every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 in 206. Mexican Train Dominoes: Thursdays at 1:00 in 206. English Class Daytime ESL) Tuesdays at 9:30 in 208A English Class (Evening ESL): Fridays at 7:00 pm in 208A Italian I: In need of a teacher. Italian II: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in 208A. French I: Wednesdays at 9:30 in 208A. French II: Wednesdays at 1:30 in 208A Spanish I: Tuesdays at 1:00 in 208A. Spanish II: No longer scheduled. Spanish, Continuing: Fridays at 9:30 in 208B. Stitch ’N Time: Tuesdays at 12:30 in 208B. Sugar Sticks: Wednesdays at 1:00 in AB. Bridge: Tues.1:00, Wed.1;30, Fri. 1:30 in 206. Tai Chi: Fridays at 5:00 pm in MJFC. Bus Trips: Once a month on different days. Opening Doors Meets Tuesday, Feb. 2 Opening Doors, a support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one due to death, divorce, separation, or other major trauma meets from 10:00 – 11:30 am on Tuesdays in Room 205 of the MJFC. There is no charge, and walk-ins may attend without previous registration. John XXIII Study Group This group meets on Mondays from 10:00 – 11:00 in Room 208A of the MJFC to re-visit and study the treasures of the Catholic Church as they relate to current issues that challenge us in today’s world. Currently they are concentrating on the Vatican II Document, Lumen Gentium. Italian Teacher Needed A number of people have been asking for a class in beginning Italian. If you would be interested in teaching eager-to-learn and appreciative students, please contact Elaine. No prior teaching experience is necessary. Teachers Still Needed Additional teachers are welcome to help with ESL because students come with different language needs. Spiritual Direction For an appointment with a spiritual director, call: Sandy Marcello at 713-529-8162, Eileen Meinert at 713-363-1961, or Elaine Caldwell at 713-663-3564. Young at Heart is an active church group where all are welcome. However, we do tend to target our activities towards our members who are 50 years plus. We meet once a month on Sundays at 2:30pm in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center for movies, religious or health related talks, bingo, and other inter-active activities. If you are not already a member, please consider joining our amazing group. You will enjoy your Sunday afternoon with food, drinks, door prizes and camaraderie amongst fellow parishioners and friends from St. Vincent de Paul and surrounding parishes. It’s only $5.00 a year to join. You have nothing to lose and only friends and fun to gain. For more information on joining, or if you would like to volunteer to give the group a talk, please contact Marissa Garcia at 713-201-9740 or marissa@marissagarcialaw.com. All are welcome and encouraged to join! Our next meeting will be February 28, 2016 at 2:30p.m. What is Your Prayer Personality? A talk by Thusnelda Valdes, Psychologist, author of The Lost Years, and SVDP Parishioner. **Special thanks to Sandy Marcello for her Seated Pilates class on January 24th! 6 Adult Faith Formation Studies that are free* and open to all. Walk-ins are welcome. All held in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. *most studies use an opƟonal study guide which is a small fee Mondays: • Reading Group Interior Castles by St Teresa of Avila, 11am, MJFC. For info Elaine Caldwell at 713-667-9111. • St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: Based on Spirituality of Padre Pio, 4th Monday, 6:30pm, Contact Alan Vennix, Vennix@aol.com • Catholic Book Club: The Church of Mercy by Pope Francis, 7pm • Contact- Joan Gilliland gillilandfam@comcast.net • Faith Study: Jesus and the End Times by Dr. Brian Petrie. Four week video study (1 hour per session) Feb. 8 & 29 and March 7 & 14. Free and no materials necessary. Contact Michael Cantu for more info at Mcan21966@gmail.com or 832-470-0631. • Divine Mercy Study Group: Prayer & Study Message of Divine Mercy, 7pm, Contact Almanubia Cespedes 281-799-0749 Guayaquil A big thank you to parishioners of St. Vincent who donated clothing items for the children of our Guayaquil mission school this past Christmas season. The children were overjoyed to receive their new clothes. As you can see in these photos, their delight and excitement was readily apparent. Thanks again for your generosity. On April 23, we will be holding our annual Guayaquil Gala which provides the primary source of funding to continue the operation of the school, i.e. pay teacher salaries, buy needed equipment and assist with student tuition. We are all called to spread our faith and help our brothers in need. We need your support to ensure the continued successful operation of this important mission. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the gala. Tuesdays: • That Man is You Men’s Group: The Spirit of Nazareth, 6am, Contact- Chris Duffel – c.duffel@gmail.com • Rediscover Jesus Book Study: 10:30am-Noon, Contact Joan Gilliland – gillilandfam@comcast.net • Consoling the Heart of Jesus: Book Study by Fr. Gaitley, starts Jan. 26th –March 15th, 7pm Contact Almanubia Cespedes, 281-799-0749 • Adult ConfirmaƟon Classes: 8 weeks, Spring 2016, Orienta on on March 8th, 7pm, Registra on opens in 2016 Contact Nick LaRocca, nlarocca@svdp-edu.org Wednesdays: • Rediscover Jesus Book Study- , 6:15am – 7:15am Contact- Monica Aquila – maquila@svdp-edu.org • Women’s Rosary & Book Study- Rediscover Jesus Book7:30pm – 9pm Contact- DeAnn Ennis or Kym Bellard – sharr08@gmail.com or Kymn08@gmail.com SVdP Pictorial Directory If you had your picture taken for the directory and have not yet picked up your copy, please stop by the Parish Office during office hours and get your book. Even if you cannot locate your letter stop by, the staff will help you. We have had a great response but still have just a few left to be picked up. Thursdays: • Bible Study : Acts, the Spread of the Kingdom by Jeff Cavins, 7pm Contact- Joan Molinaro, jhmolinaro@gmail.com • Jovenes de Luz: Hispanic Young Adult Group, 7pm. Contact Jesus Cabrera, gzeus25@yahoo.com • Legion of Mary: Marian Prayer Apostolate, 7pm, Contact Serafina Alo, aloserafina@yahoo.com • Apostleship of the Cross Prayer Group: Spirituality of the Cross, 7pm, Contact Brenda Maymi-Luna bmaymiluna@cs.com Holy Name Women’s Retreat Sundays: • RCIA Sessions: To Become Catholic, 10:30am - 11:45am Parishioners welcome to audit with advance no ce For more info contact- Nick LaRocca – nlarocca@svdp-edu.org • Rediscover Jesus Book Study: 10:30am-Noon, Contact Nick LaRocca, nlarocca@svdp-edu.org Ever make time for our Lord? Quality time? Is Our Lord calling you in the still of the night? Come listen for your call to holiness and wholeness, to healing and forgiveness at Holy Name Retreat Center with the women of your parish on June 24-26. Information and registration available at: www.passionist.org/ holyname. For more info, contact Parish Team Leader Patrice Bruno at 713-436-6182. SAVE THE DATE: Parish Lenten Mission Fr. Mike Joly, February 22nd to 24th 7 8 “Mercy” Parish Retreat For All Ages Join us on: Saturday February 13th 9:00am — 5:00pm Mass St. Vincent de Paul Monsignor Jamail Family Center Separate sessions for children, youth, and adults Nursery also available Registration: Return the bottom of this form completed with payment (scholarships available) Cost: $11/person, $21/2 persons, -- $31/Family (3 or more) -----------------------------------------------------------______Individual Registration ______Family Registration Full Name: _____________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________ Family Information (if family registration): Spouse: _____________________________ Email: _________________________________ Child: _______________________ Age: ____ Child: _______________________ Age: ____ Child: _______________________ Age: ____ Child: _______________________ Age: ____ Child: _______________________ Age: ____ Child: _______________________ Age: ____ 9 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life; Boy Scout Sunday Monday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; Chinese New Year 4714 Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence; Almsgiving Thursday: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick; National Shut-in Visitation Day Friday: Lincoln’s Birthday; Abstinence Today’s Readings First Reading — In a vision Isaiah is called to be a messenger for the L of hosts. Isaiah responds, “Send me!” (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8) Psalm — In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138). Second Reading — Paul reminds us of the gospel he preached through which we are saved, if we believe it (1 Corinthians 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]). Gospel — Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. Simon and his partners leave all to follow Jesus (Luke 5:1-11). KC Fish Fry Please come and enjoy a delicious Fish Fry Dinner starting at 5:30 pm and ending at 8:30 pm. You can come either before or after the 7pm Stations of the Cross. Drive thru is also available. We are having the KC Fish Fry on the following days: Friday Feb 12 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday Feb 19 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday Feb 26 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday March 4 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday March 11 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Friday March 18 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 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. Monday: Readings For The Week 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 Last Chance - KC Tamales & Chili The Knight of Columbus will be selling their last pork and beef tamales Sunday morning, Feb. 7 for $12/dozen after the 7, 9 and 11 AM masses or as long as supplies last. They also still have bricks of chili for sale at $5/ box. There will be no internet sales before February 7. Anointing of the Sick Mass Saturday, February 13, 9:30am Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, 77002 Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk On February 13th, Bishop George A Sheltz will celebrate and Fr. Luke Millette, Associate Chaplain of the Order of Malta will concelebrate the 8th Annual Anointing Mass of The Sick. The Order of Malta is assisting with planning and logistics and will be available to assist those in need. All are invited to attend the Mass. The Sacrament of the Sick is reserved for those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. Children who meet the criteria should also have reached the age of reason. The Sacrament of Penance will be available starting at 8:30 AM before the February 13th 9:30 AM Mass. Additional information and registration for those who wish to register to receive the Sacrament of the Sick during the Mass is available online at www.orderofmaltahouston.org or by calling 713-870-8304. This year we look to two SVdP heroes to lead the charge: - Coach Marion Jones - Green Team - Father Phong Nguyen - Gold Team Saturday, Feb. 20, Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart, 6:30am Mass, 8am 5K Run/Walk, 9am 1K Family Fun Run. Go to https://www.firstgiving.com/team/299717 to register for the SVdP Team. Fee increases Feb.3rd from $15 to $25. Volunteers and Sponsors are needed! For more information contact Claus Sorensen at clausorens@gmail.com or Raffaele Sepe at rafsepe@comcast.net 10 Next Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center Parish Information Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. and 3pm Masses Sunday, February 7, 2016 Hosted by the SVdP Girl Scouts Sacrament of Baptism: Children, age 6 or younger requirements: parents registered parishioners, attended baptism class within 3 years and completed forms before baptism can be scheduled. For info and forms contact Paulette, pblackburn@svdp-edu.org/713-663-3515. If your child is over 7 years old and not baptized, contact Monica Aquila, 713-663-3528 or maquila@svdp-edu.org. Sacrament of Matrimony: Six to eight months are required for marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office, 713667-9111 for an appointment with the marriage coordinator. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office as soon as you or someone in your family schedule surgery, hospitalization or suffer serious illness or injury. Sunday Nursery Available Children 1-24 Months. Let them play while you pray during the 9am and 11am Masses. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail Family Center. No Fees SVDP Vocations Ministry Join us for monthly meetings on SVDP Parish Vocation activities and the vocation stories from visiting religious in Houston. Monday, February 8, 2016, from 6:008:30pm in the MJFC Rooms C&D, dinner included. RSVP to Megan Doherty mdoherty@svdp-edu.org ============================================================== Altar Servers: Contact Tom Green, svdpaltar@gmail.com Bulletin:. Deadline is 9am, Thur., 10 days before date of bulletin, holiday bulletins at least 1 week earlier. Email to TTamborello@svdp-edu.org, or drop off articles at the Parish Office. Announcements before or after Mass will not be allowed unless submitted to the church office no later than Wednesday before the weekend of the scheduled event for approval to Laura Hafernik, 713-663-3528 / LHafernik@svdp-edu.org. Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event. Contact Megan at mdoherty@svdp-edu.org or 713-663-3543. Can’t Get to Church? If you or someone you know would like to receive Communion, but are home bound, or in a nursing or retirement residence and unable to get to Mass, call 713-667-9111. Nursery: Ages birth to 2 years during Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses at the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. St. Jude League Enrollment Membership Cards are available in the Church by the St. Jude Shrine. Teen RCIA: Teens who desire to become Catholic and have not been baptized or received the sacraments, call the Youth Office, 713-663-3524. “Together in Holiness” Marriage Conference This one-day event includes Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation and inspiring presentations that will help make your marriage and family life a “school of love”. April 2, 2016, 9:00am to 3:30pm St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 11720 Joan of Arc Drive, Houston, 77024. Cost: $45/couple, $25/individual, $5/childcare. Learn more and register at www.TogetherInHoliness.org. Casa Maria Clinic Needs Volunteers Casa Maria Clinic located at 6101 Edgemoor, (one block from Bellaire at Rampart) needs a Doctor for Tuesdays, 5:30p.m., once a month. We need volunteer nurses for Saturdays, approximately four plus hours, one or twice a month. We need people, who command Spanish and English, to do histories on our patients. This volunteer position is for Tuesday at 4 p.m., approximately for two hours. Please contact: Helen Schmolke, 281-814-2664 or Alicia Chavez, chavez3686@sbcglobal.net. ============================================================== New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the Parish Registration form available at the Parish Office, at www.svdp-houston.org or complete and return the Parish Information Form below and a Registration Form will be mailed to you. Parish Information Form ____ Change of name/address/phone # ____ Send New Parishioner Registration Form Society of St. Vincent de Paul In the Gospel today, the disciples decide to leave everything to follow Jesus. We are also called to follow Jesus, who tells us that "whatever you do to the least of mine, you do for me." Your gift to the poor can bring the love and peace of Jesus to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. Please use the organization link in the Church website (www.SVDPHouston.org) to access more information on the Society. The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box proceeds are used by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to benefit those in need. Donations may be made at any time. Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City _____________________ Zip _______________ Phone#(h) ________________ (w)________________ Email _______________________________________ 11 Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 7 de febrero de 2016 Jesucristo es el rostro de la misericordia del Padre. -Papa Francisco Anuncio del Jubileo de la Misericordia La llamada de Jesús nos impulsa a cada uno de nosotros a no detenerse jamás en la superficie de las cosas, sobre todo cuando estamos ante una persona. Estamos llamados a mirar más allá, a centrarnos en el corazón para ver de cuánta generosidad es capaz cada uno. Nadie puede ser excluido de la misericordia de Dios. Todos conocen el camino para acceder a ella y la Iglesia es la casa que acoge a todos y no rechaza a nadie. Sus puertas permanecen abiertas de par en par, para que quienes son tocados por la gracia puedan encontrar la certeza del perdón. Cuanto más grande es el pecado, mayor debe ser el amor que la Iglesia expresa hacia quienes se convierten. ¡Con cuánto amor nos mira Jesús! ¡Con cuánto amor cura nuestro corazón pecador! Jamás se asusta de nuestros pecados. Pensemos en el hijo pródigo que, cuando decidió volver al padre, pensaba hacerle un discurso, pero el padre no lo dejó hablar, lo abrazó (cf. Lc 15, 17-24). Así es Jesús con nosotros. «Padre, tengo muchos pecados...». —«Pero Él estará contento si tú vas: ¡te abrazará con mucho amor! No tengas miedo». Queridos hermanos y hermanas, he pensado con frecuencia de qué forma la Iglesia puede hacer más evidente su misión de ser testigo de la misericordia. Es un camino que inicia con una conversión espiritual; y tenemos que recorrer este camino. Por eso he decidido convocar un Jubileo extraordinario que tenga en el centro la misericordia de Dios. Será un Año santo de la misericordia. Lo queremos vivir a la luz de la Palabra del Señor: «Sed misericordiosos como el Padre» (cf. Lc 6, 36). Esto especialmente para los confesores: ¡mucha misericordia! Este Año santo iniciará con la próxima solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción y se concluirá el 20 de noviembre de 2016, domingo de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo Rey del universo y rostro vivo de la misericordia del Padre. Encomiendo la organización de este Jubileo al Consejo pontificio para la promoción de la nueva evangelización, para que pueda animarlo como una nueva etapa del camino de la Iglesia en su misión de llevar a cada persona el Evangelio de la misericordia. Estoy convencido de que toda la Iglesia, que tiene una gran necesidad de recibir misericordia, porque somos pecadores, podrá encontrar en este Jubileo la alegría para redescubrir y hacer fecunda la misericordia de Dios, con la cual todos estamos llamados a dar consuelo a cada hombre y a cada mujer de nuestro tiempo. No olvidemos que Dios perdona todo, y Dios perdona siempre. No nos cansemos de pedir perdón. Encomendemos desde ahora este Año a la Madre de la misericordia, para que dirija su mirada sobre nosotros y vele sobre nuestro camino: nuestro camino penitencial, nuestro camino con el corazón abierto, durante un año, para recibir la indulgencia de Dios, para recibir la misericordia de Dios. Papa Francisco 13 de marzo, 2015, Basílica Vaticana Jubileo de la Misericordia - Oración Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve también a Él. Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación. Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Mateo de la esclavitud del dinero; a la adúltera y a la Magdalena del buscar la felicidad solamente en una creatura; hizo llorar a Pedro luego de la traición, y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepentido. Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como propia la palabra que dijiste a la samaritana: ¡Si conocieras el don de Dios! Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios que manifiesta su omnipotencia sobre todo con el perdón y la misericordia: haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti, su Señor, resucitado y glorioso. Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran revestidos de debilidad para que sientan sincera compasión por los que se encuentran en la ignorancia o en el error: haz que quien se acerque a uno de ellos se sienta esperado, amado y perdonado por Dios. Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su unción para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos y restituir la vista a los ciegos. Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la Misericordia, a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. 12 Puertas Santas de la Arquidiócesis (http://www.archgh.org/yearofmercy/) padrinos deben llevar una vida congruente con la Fe y la misión que van a asumir. • La cuota para las pláticas es $25 para las familias registradas en la parroquia. Si no son parroquianos, el costo es $50. La cuota para personas tomando las clases como padrinos es $10. Su Santidad, el Papa Francisco ha proclamado un Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia que nos permitirá enfocar y profundizar nuestra gratitud por la misericordia amorosa de Dios.. El Año de la Misericordia incluirá el uso de una Puerta Santa, una entrada especialmente designado que tiene un significado espiritual y simbólico para los católicos. María Madre Guardiana de la Fe En este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, que pasa a través de una Puerta Santa es parte de la peregrinación que se alienta a todos los católicos a hacer, ya sea durante un viaje a Roma o un viaje a las catedrales o iglesias especialmente designados en sus propias diócesis. Estas peregrinaciones vienen con gracias especiales, y permiten que cada uno de nosotros para compartir en las muchas bendiciones del Año Santo. Ocho iglesias católicas de la Arquidiócesis servirán como lugares de peregrinación durante el Año Santo de la Misericordia. Estas iglesias celebrarán una misa con el rito de la Apertura de la Puerta de la Misericordia. • Catedral Basílica de Santa María (Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia, 2011 Church St, Galveston TX 77550 • Co-Catedral del Sagrado Corazón (1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston) • Iglesia de Santa Bernardita (15500 El Camino Real, Houston TX, 77062) • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (2405 Navigation Blvd, Houston TX 77003) • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Lavang (12320 Antiguo Foltin Rd, Houston TX, 77086) • Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís (5100 Dabney St, Houston TX, 77026) • Iglesia de San Ignacio (7810 Cypresswood Dr, Spring TX, 77379) • Iglesia de Santa Teresa (705 Santa Teresa Blvd. Sugar Land TX, 77498) Patricia “Pachi” Talbot, de Cuenca Ecuador regresa a Houston para compartir el llamado a una verdadera conversión, la devoción a la Santísima Virgen, la importancia de el rezo del Santo Rosario y el valor de nuestras cruces. Se invita en especial a nuestros hermanos enfermos, sus familiares y amigos a escuchar este mensaje. Cuando: martes, 9 de febrero, 7:00-8:30 PM en el Centro Msgr. James Jamail Parish Center. Jóvenes de Luz St. Vincent de Paul Somos un grupo de jóvenes adultos interesados en profundizar en nuestra fe a través de la formación espiritual, el servicio, y actividades sociales que nos permitan crecer en comunidad buscando imitar el ejemplo de Jesús y las virtudes de nuestra Madre María. Como jóvenes adultos, nos esforzamos en ser luz siendo testigos de nuestra fe y así dar a conocer el mensaje del Reino de Dios desde nuestra vida cotidiana. Nos reunimos todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en el segundo piso del centro parroquial. Si desean agregarse a nuestra lista de contactos para recibir información acerca de nuestros eventos, pueden enviarnos un correo a pjauniversitaria@gmail.com. ¡Los esperamos! Los bautismos en español Las pláticas de preparación bautismal en español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada mes con la excepción de julio. Nos reunimos a las 9:00 a.m. en la biblioteca del Centro Parroquial (segundo piso). Para más información, hablar con Lucie Gardea después de la Misa de español los domingos o al correo lgardea@svdp-edu.org. Requisitos: • La familia deber estar registrada en la parroquia. • Ambos padres deben asistir las pláticas. • Se requiere una copia de la partida oficial de nacimiento del niño. • Se requiere una copia de un documento oficial de identificación • Se requiere un/una padrino y/o madrina. • Los padrinos deben ser católicos completamente iniciados en la Fe. Deben ser mayores de 18 años. Si son casados, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. 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