st. vincent de paul catholic church

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
January 17, 2016, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor, Rev. Msgr. William Young
Parochial Vicar, Rev. Phong Nguyen
Deacons,
Gus Camacho
Dan Pagnano
Parish School, 713-666-2345
Fax 713-663-3562
Carolyn Sears, Principal
Business Administrator,
Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549
Director of Music,
Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539
Director of Faith Formation,
Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565
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
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January 17, 2016, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
In the Gospel today we are told that Jesus looked upon the scene with pity. Scripture
abounds with examples of pity. When we look carefully at the account given to us today we
see three actions, movements of Jesus. First he goes to the widow and tells her not to
weep. Most of us would lend a shoulder and let her weep. The Son of Mercy sees beyond
the immediate and calls her to something deeper. Jesus does allow weeping when it serves
as an effective way to conversion of heart (cf. Lk 7:38; Lk 22:62).
Jesus knows that weeping can lead to discouragement and despair. He knows that his
father, our Father, is a god of life — in fact is Life! He is mercifully pointing her to the triumph of Life in each life,
even those who have died to this life.
Jesus then touches the coffin — a sign of redemption. This would have been a scandalous act in Jesus’ time.
One did not come in contact with dead bodies, but touch the body he does. Jesus touches what is dead in us and
breaths Life back into our inner self. Every sacrament has the element of touch for it is a direct contact with Jesus.
Finally Jesus bids the man to rise and gives him back to his mother. This is a foreshadowing of Jesus’ action
from the cross when he gives to John [symbolizing all mankind] to Mary. Jesus reminds us of her motherhood and
care for all people. No matter how “dead” we may feel, Jesus approaches us and offers new life through the
intercession of Mary.
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An update: Our forensic engineers are near the end of their study of the condition of the church building and
will soon write their report and recommendations for us to move forward. At that point our Building and Grounds
Team will help set the plan to implement the recommendations. It is difficult at this time to say exactly what steps
we need to take. The cost of this work will be significant but I cannot give you an estimate because we have not
decided what needs to be done. We will put the work out for bids.
I hope that any of our parishioners who do construction, technical, redecorating, etc. work would bid on a
particular part of the project. I operate on the policy that if a parishioner is competent, qualified and presents a
competitive bid, they should get the work. I would rather pay a family member than a stranger. So please watch
for future information about these projects.
I rely on our parish’s teams and Councils. I studied theology and even after an explanation (actually several) I
don’t think I could tell just what a piezometer does. There is much technical writing and I am grateful for those
who serve our parish on the various Councils and teams. Thank you so much.
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We can be very proud of our Day School Choir. Many of them traveled to Rome for quinquennial meeting of
the Pueri Cantores youth choirs from around the world who sing for our Holy Father and celebrate Mass with him
in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Our students sang a concert at St. Eustace Church with another school choir from Ann Arbor, MI. Our first
night there we celebrated at the church of St. Peter in Chains. All the English speaking choirs sang at Mass in the
cathedral church of Rome, St. John Lateran. It was beautiful.
In his homily Pope Francis said, And yet this swollen torrent [the many terrible events of violence, etc.) is
powerless before the ocean of mercy which floods our world. All of us are called to immerse ourselves in this
ocean, to let ourselves be reborn, to overcome the indifference which blocks solidarity, and to leave behind the
false neutrality which prevents sharing. The grace of Christ, which brings our hope of salvation to fulfilment, leads
us to cooperate with him in building an ever more just and fraternal world, a world in which every person and every creature can dwell in peace, in the harmony of God’s original creation. Kudos to our choir and all who made the
trip possible.
Pax et bonum,
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Msgr. Bill
Mass Intentions for the Week
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
11th Annual Steps for Students
5K Run/Walk, 2/20/2016, Houston, Texas
January 18 to January 24
From
Father Phong Nguyen
Monday January 18, Weekday
6:45 AM - Joseph Pham Van Thao †
12:10 PM - Andrea Christine Regnier †, F.F. Kolenda †
It’s time for the 11th Annual 5K
Run/Walk Steps for Students
fundraiser!
Run Green and
Gold! This year I will be the
Front Runner of the Gold Team.
Together we can lower the barriers of financial hardship impacting Catholic Schools in our Arch
-Diocese and give the gift of
Catholic education. The Cardinal's Circle representing 13 inner-city Schools, St.Peter the Apostle Catholic School, Holy Ghost Catholic School and SVdP's
very own Adopt A Student program will all benefit
from your support.
Now, go and look at yourself in the mirror
and ask how you are going to make a
difference in our community!
Fr. Phong’s Webpage: https://www.firstgiving.com/
fundraiser/fatherphong-nguyen/2016
Here's how you can help out:
1) Join the team.
2) Volunteer. We are going to need people to staff
our tent or cheer the team on.
3) Donate.
4) Sponsorship - there is opportunity to cover the
costs of prizes and/or t-shirts to expose your company to the over 10,000 runners/walkers expected on
February 20th, 2016
Tuesday January 19, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - Sam Villegas & Sammy †
7:00 PM - Joseph Pham Van Hieu †
Wednesday January 20, Weekday
6:45 AM - John Lout †
12:10 PM - Margaret Killough †
Thursday January 21, St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
6:45 AM - Bob Adolph †
12:10 PM - Stacy Barnett †, Ileana DeLeon Zeis †
Friday January 22, USA: Day of Prayer for the Legal
Protection of Unborn Children
6:45 AM - Adolph Family
12:10 PM - Richard Faust †
Saturday January 23, USA: St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr
8:15 AM - N.G. George †
5:00 PM - Margaret Chiri †
Sunday January 24
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 AM - Joe Chapman †
9:00 AM - Richard Faust †
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - Daniel H. Reat †
3:00 PM - Mr. Marinas †
5:00 PM - Myron F. Steves, Sr. †
Your donations and participation will encourage me
to train harder. Right now I'm on the treadmill. So I
need your help and the school children need our
help. May God bless you all.
Stewardship Offering
Collection for the Church in Latin America
Next Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. Your support helps ensure
that adequate evangelization, lay-leadership programs,
and strong religious and seminarian formation will be
there for generations to come.
January 10, 2016, The Baptism of the Lord
Offertory:
$47,552.67
Other Charitable:
$ 751.00
Total Contributions:
$48,303.67
Please pray for the repose of the soul of:
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Esther Irzarry, sister of Marta Irzarry
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May she rest in the peace of Christ.
First round baskets passed are for the Offertory and the second
rectangular baskets are for the Second Collection.
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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
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.
Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We sit together front left in the Church.
Upcoming Life Teen Events
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
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).
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.
For further informaƟon please contact Monica Aquila at
713.663.3509 or maquila@svdp-edu.org
Confirmation Events:
Rosary in SVDP Adoration Chapel
Covecrest Summer Camp: May 30 - June 5th
Come join us for the Rosary, Monday thru Friday, at 11:30 a.m., in the
Adoration Chapel. We also need
volunteers to help lead the Rosary. Contact:
dbentke@yahoo.com if you can help.
Info or Signup?
Email Nick LaRocca, nlarocca@svdp-edu.org
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ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
St. Anne’s Society is an organization of mothers at St.
Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. It is a group of women
who share and participate in a vision of spiritual growth,
service, and social activities while cultivating a support
system within the Parish. For more information on
becoming a member or to renew your membership go to
www.stvincentcatholicchurch.org > Organizations > St.
Anne’s Society, or contact Tracy Rijken (713-838-7226
or oreotrac@earthlink.net). Take advantage of the
knowledge and love within our Parish and come join us
in the St. Anne’s Society. There is a place for you here.
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.
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.
Where: Monsignor Jamail Family Center
When: Thursdays Jan.. 14 - Feb. 25, 10:45-12 noon
RSVP online: www.stannessociety.org
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group
Meets 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly
meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and
Couples Discussion .Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are
presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility.
The group provides support for coping with infertility and
explores resources, methods, and options that are morally
faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716
or infertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com.
SAS AUCTION PARTY - Wigs and Wine
Join other SAS members and their
husbands at a wig and wine party. This
party has the following requirements:
• Wigs
• No aversion to vino
• Be ready for a hair-raising good time!
When: 23 Jan 2016 from 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Couple – $82.11 (USD) One ticket needed per couple.
For more details and to RSVP online visit:
www.stannessociety.org
SAVE THE DATE
Parish Mercy Retreat
Saturday February 13th
Adore Ministries Even Now Series
9am to 5pm
“Even Now” - This Spring, Adore Ministries will host the
Even Now Series consisting of eight inspiring evenings of
Worship, Teaching, and Eucharistic Adoration. They will
be held on the first Wed. of the month (Feb.-May) at the
Catholic Charismatic Center on Cullen Blvd. at 7pm, and
on the first Wednesday of the month (January-April) at
Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Tomball Parkway at
7pm with a potluck dinner starting at 6 pm. These events
are free and open to all ages. Passionate 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. For more information call 832209-2190, email houston@adoreministries.com, or visit
Adore online at www.adoreministries.com.
St. Vincent de Paul
Parish Family Center
ALL AGES WELCOME
Online Registration to
Open January 24th
Join us to celebrate the Jubilee Year of
Mercy as a Community with a day of
Prayer, Discussion, Adoration, Engaging
Presentations by Fr. Roy Oggero,
Deacon Preston Quintela & More!
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Adult Life Ministries
For more information related to items in this section of the bulletin
contact Elaine at 713-663-3564 or ecaldwell@svdp-edu.org.
Volunteer needed to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 –
11:00 am and Fridays, 7:00-8:30 pm, in Room 208A of
the MJFC. Please let Elaine know of your interest.
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.
Opening Doors Meets This Week Opening Doors a
support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one
due to death, divorce, separation, or other major trauma.
You are invited to attend this second of a six-week series
of meetings. The group will meet again 10:00 – 11:30 am,
Tuesday, January 19, in Room 205 of the MJFC. Although the meetings are structured for you to get the most
benefit from attending each of the six meetings, walk-ins
may attend without previous registration.
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.
Daytime English Class:Tuesdays at 9:30 in 208A
Evening English Class: 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.
No Senior Bus Trip in February The next bus trip will
be to Orange, Texas, on March 16. More information will
be coming later.
John XXIII Study Group This group meets on Mondays, 10 – 11 am, in MJFC 208A to re-visit and study the
treasures of the Catholic Church as they relate to current
issues that challenge us in today’s world. Participants
also may bring their own specific questions for open discussion as to how it relates to church teaching.
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.
Outreach for the Homeless; an opportunity for service
to the poor If you would like to join a group of our parishioners who serve the homeless at the Beacon once a
month, call Elaine to learn the requirements. One group
goes on the third Friday and another group goes on the
second Monday of the month. You are welcome to join
either or both. They work from 10:45 – 2:00 to help serve
the noon meal or work in the laundry.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples and they began to
believe in him. Everyday, God also gives us signs of his love and so we also can respond in faith and
trust. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul becomes a sign of God’s love to those who are
suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust. In December, through your generosity, our
parish family was a sign of God's love to 44 families and single persons, including 96 children, providing rental
assistance of $7,771, utility assistance of $728, $150 in furniture, and $231 in traveler's aid which includes the donation
of a bicycle to assist a needy college student. Also a special Christmas donation provided $1,600 in Walmart gift cards
to 8 needy families, and in-kind donations of stuffed animal toys valued at $204 to 25 children.
To access more information on the Society go to www.svdp-houston.org>organizations. The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box
proceeds are used by SVDP Society to benefit those in need. Donations may be made at any time.
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Adult Faith Formation
Pictorial Directory
Many of you picked up your directory after Masses last
weekend. If you need to get your directory, please stop by
the parish office during regular office hours and the staff
will help you get your copy. Thank you!
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: Beginning Apologe cs DVD series, 7pm,
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Contact Michael Cantu, Mcan21966@gmail.com
• Divine Mercy Study Group: Prayer & Study Message of Divine
Mercy, 7pm, Contact Almanubia Cespedes 281-799-0749
Relics of St. Anthony of Padua
Relics of St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Co-Cathedral
Fri., Feb. 19, Noon - 9pm / Sat., Feb. 20, 6am - 9pm /
Sunday, Feb. 21, 6am - 9 pm. Masses and Veneration of
the Relics. St. Anthony of Padua, Pray for us.
Fr. Mario Conte, OFM Conv, editor of the Messenger of St.
Anthony monthly publication, will travel from the Pontifical
Basilica in Padua, Italy with two relics of the beloved saint.
One relic is the rib of St. Anthony and the other reliquary
contains layers of the saint’s skin. Pope Francis, when he
was Bishop Bergoglio of Argentina, and Sr. Lucia of Fatima, when the Friars visited her in Portu- gal in the 1990’s,
both held the reliquary which contains the saint’s rib.
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
St. Pius X High Co-Ed Catholic High School
The Catholic High School Entrance Exam (HSPT) will be
administered Sat., Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m. Students should report to the school at 811 West Donovan, entrance by the
auditorium by 8:15 a.m.; the test will last until approximately12:00 noon. Testing fee is $50.00. Register for the
HSPT on line at stpiusx.org. Also, check out the scholarship program online – Students scoring in the 99% $5000; 98% - $2500; 97% - $1500; 96% - $1000. Breakfast will be served in the Bramanti Library for parents
who wish to stay and visit with other prospective parents
and St. Pius X staff. For more information, contact Ms.
Eva Dix. 713-692-3581 / dixe@stpiusx.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
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast
in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples and they began to believe in him. Everyday, God also gives us signs of his love
and so we also can respond in faith and trust.
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul becomes a
sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and you
give them reason to believe and to trust.
In December, through your generosity, our parish family
was a sign of God's love to 44 families and single persons, including 96 children, providing rental assistance of
$7771, utility assistance of $728, $150 in furniture, and
$231 in traveler's aid which includes the donation of a
bicycle to assist a needy college student. Also a special
Christmas donation provided $1600 in Walmart gift cards
to 8 needy families, and in-kind donations of stuffed animal toys valued at $204 to 25 children.
To access more information on the Society go to
www.svdp-houston.org>organizations. The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box proceeds are used by SVDP Society to benefit
those in need. Donations may be made at any time.
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
SAVE THE DATE: Parish Lenten Mission
Fr. Mike Joly, February 22nd to 24th
for more informaƟon, www.fathermikejoly.com
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Are you interested? We need your help.
Please plan to join us!
The newly organized Welcome Commi ee is hos ng a coffee for the parish on
Sunday, January 24, following the 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Masses. We will share
our vision and gather some new ideas too.
St. Vincent de Parish is a great parish!
We are truly “A Community United in Faith”.
Church Linen Ministry Volunteer Needed
SURPRISES
Life is full of surprises, some pleasant, some not. The
scriptures are filled with stories of God’s surprises cropping up when they are least expected: younger children
obtaining the inheritance; the lowliest being seated highest
up; an itinerant preacher, killed like a criminal, exalted to
eternal, heavenly glory.
Anybody who has planned a wedding or similar event
knows that they are filled with opportunities for surprises.
For the bridegroom in today’s Gospel story, who has no
direct contact with Jesus, the pleasant surprise came because somebody else paid attention and had faith in Jesus.
We may think that the point of today’s familiar story
of the wedding at Cana is that when we have faith in Jesus,
our lives will be pleasantly changed. A Christian, however,
needs to have a broader perspective and realize that to have
faith in Christ means that somebody’s life—not necessarily
our own—will be surprised for the better. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Volunteer Needed! The Church Linen Ministry
needs someone who is able to donate 3 to 4
hours a month laundering linens used during
Mass. THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED
FOR A VOLUNTEER ON THE 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Instruction will be
given. Call Laura, 817 689-0239, if able to help.
Remember as St. Therese said, "And the very
least trifle is precious in His Sight."
Saints and Special Observances
Sunday:
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Tuesday:
Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany)
Wednesday:
St. Fabian; St. Sebastian
Thursday:
St. Agnes
Friday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of
Unborn Children
Saturday:
St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope;
Blessed Virgin Mary
Marriage Encounter
Make your marriage a true gift for yourselves, your family, and everyone in
your life. Marriage Encounter is offering
a Valentines Weekend Feb. 12-14! Find
out more and register at:
www.houstonme.org or 713-482-1791
Today’s Readings
First Reading — As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride,
so God rejoices in the chosen Zion and Jerusalem
(Isaiah 62:1-5).
Psalm — Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations
(Psalm 96).
Second Reading — All the varied gifts and talents found
in the Christian community are products of the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11).
Gospel — At a wedding festival in Cana, Jesus changes
water into wine at his mother’s request (John 2:1-11).
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Although our tradition carries a long memory of marriage as a sacrament, it may surprise you to learn that for
nearly eleven centuries, there was no single wedding ceremony approved for use in the Church. While we have evidence of priests blessing marriages as early as the second
century, in the early period church leaders relied on civil
authorities to manage marriage for everyone in society. In
most cases, society yielded its authority to sanction marriage to the male heads of households.
From ancient times, marriage had been a family affair,
managed by the father of the family, who acted as priest
and guardian of family tradition. Each head wanted to keep
the family gods alive, and so he would arrange for brides
for his sons, paying a “bride price” as compensation for the
loss of a skilled household worker. As creepy as that
sounds, it was a step up from the kidnapping practice of
earlier years. Even after the kidnapping raids stopped, the
customs remained. Every wedding contained the ritualized
kidnapping of the bride, the husband abducting his bride
from the festivities, carrying her over the threshold to prevent her father’s gods from following her into her new religion. There, he fed her a piece of “sacred cake,” initiating
her into a new way of life. It’s fascinating to see how customs endure, long after we have completely rejected the
values and attitudes they originally expressed!
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.
Readings For The Week
Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28;
Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10;
Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13;
Mk 3:7-12
Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11;
Mk 3:13-19, or any of a number of
readings for the Day of Prayer
Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27;
Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21
Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15;
1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27];
Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Sunday Nursery Available
Parish Information
Children 1-24 Months. Let them play
while you pray during the 9am and 11am
Masses. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail
Family Center. No Fees
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/713-663-3529. 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.
SVdP School Admissions
SVdP Catholic School online
applications due January 15, 2016.
For the application and complete
information on the admissions process,
please go to www.saintvincentschool.org. PK/K
Observations will be January 23, 2016, online
reservations only. Admissions questions?
Contact Renee McCurry, Director of Admissions,
713-666-2345 or rmccurry@svdp-edu.org
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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 Maria Gibbs,
713-663-3535 / mgibbs@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.
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2016 University of Saint Thomas - Jerebeck Center
4000 Mt. Vernon Street, Houston, TX 77006.
Join us for this all-day summit to explore poverty and its
sources, including education, food distribution, public
policy, income disparity, and more. This year’s keynote
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Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, 17 de enero de 2016
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.
Puertas Santas de la Arquidiócesis (http://www.archgh.org/yearofmercy/)
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. 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.
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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)
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María Madre Guardiana de la Fe
primer santuario. Poco a poco esta pequeña imagen se
convirtió en la Reina del corazón de los dominicanos. María observa dulcemente a su recién nacido quien yace sobres las pajas. Está coronada y lleva puesto un manto azul
rociado de estrellas y un escapulario blanco. Lleva una
aureola hecha de doce estrellas. En una esquina de la imagen san José también observa al niño por encima del hombro derecho de María. El 25 de enero del 1979 Juan Pablo
II la coronó por ser la primera evangelizadora del continente Americano. Con ella los doce misioneros trajeron la
Alta Gracia de Jesucristo a nuestras tierras. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Lunes: Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.;
Semana de Oración por la Unidad Cristiana
Martes: La Teofanía en el calendario juliano (la epifanía)
Miércoles: San Fabián; san Sebastián
Jueves: Santa Inés
Viernes: Día de Oración por la Protección Legal de
la Criatura en el Vientre Materno
Sábado: San Vicente; santa Marianne Cope;
Santa María Virgen
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Como el esposo goza con su esposa,
así Dios se regocija con su elegida (Isaías 62:1-5).
Salmo — Cantemos la grandeza del Señor
(Salmo 96 [95]).
Segunda lectura — Todos los diferentes dones y talentos
que se encuentran en la comunidad cristiana son obra del
mismo Espíritu (1 Corintios 12:4-11).
Evangelio — Compartiendo el gozo de una boda en Caná, Jesús rellena la provisión de vino (Juan 2:1-11).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión
Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del
Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los
derechos reservados.
Los bautismos en español Las pláticas de preparación
bautismal en español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada
mes. 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. Los 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.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mc 2:18-22
Martes: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 27-28; Mc
2:23-28
Miércoles: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Sal 144 (143):1b,
2, 9-10; Mc 3:1-6
Jueves: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Sal 56 (55):2-3, 9-13; Mc
3:7-12
Viernes: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Sal 57 (56):2-4, 6, 11; Mc 3:1319, o cualquiera de lecturas para el Día de Oración
Sábado: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 5
-7; Mc 3:20-21
Domingo: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; 1
Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lc 1:1-4; 4:14-21
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1502 el fraile
Nicolás de Ovando y doce franciscanos dieron inicio a la
evangelización de América en la República Dominicana.
Ellos fueron enviados por los reyes españoles con el mandato de convertir a los nativos “sin les hacer fuerza alguna”. Con los misioneros llegaron Alfonso y Antonio Trejo
quienes traían con ellos un cuadro de la Virgen María bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia. Ellos
la llevaron a Higuey, donde en 1572 se le construyó su
El Rezo del Santísimo Rosario
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Houston, TX 77030
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A man wakes up after sleeping
under an ADVERTISED blanket
on an ADVERTISED mattress
and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas
bathes in an ADVERTISED shower
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
washes with ADVERTISED soap
puts on ADVERTISED clothes
drinks a cup
of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
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6565 W. Loop St.
Suite #130
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713-666-7335 JASON LEVINE
MP # 17909
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6333 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77081
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Since 1889
713-667-6505
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