Apr 12 - Holy Rosary Catholic Church

HOLY ROSARY
PARISH
The Dominican Friars
serving the Archdiocese
of Galveston -Houston
3617 Milam St. G Houston, Texas
77002 H www.
holyrosaryparish.org
WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
Pastoral Message
Dear Parishioners,
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
April 12, 2015
The ninth point in our spirituality-of-communion discussion is about
Mary, the Mother of God. This and the eight previous points can be found
in Called to be community: a guide to living a spirituality of communion, which
is a publication of Living City of the Focolare Movement.
Mary embodies much of what we have already talked about toward
fostering a spirituality of communion. At the Annunciation, she said yes
to God to become the Mother of God. The will of God is the second point
in the spirituality of communion. When she visited her relative Elizabeth,
she manifested the fourth point in the spirituality of commuion, which
is the love of neighbor. When she gave birth to Jesus, she manifested the
fifth point, which is “love one another.” Mary loved her child deeply, and
he loved her deeply. When she and Joseph presented Jesus in the Temple
in Jerusalem and heard the prediction of a sword piercing her heart and
fled with the child into Egypt, Mary came to know in a beforehand way
the eighth point, which is “Jesus crucified and forsaken.” Mary is the
model for every Christian as someone who always says yes to God and
who brings forth Jesus into the world.
When I was a boy, my maternal grandmother gave me a prayer book,
which included a preparation guide for confession. The prayer book instructed penitents to ask Mary for help as they examined their consciences, so they could make a good confession. It is a practice I still keep today.
What I also like about confession is after there has been the absolution of
sin whether in individual confession or in a communal penance service,
there is a proclamation of praise for God’s mercy. In individual confession,
it takes the form of the priest saying to the penitent, “Give thanks to the
Lord, for he is good,” with the penitent responding, “His mercy endures
forever.” However, in a communal penance celebration, the proclamation
of God’s mercy takes the form of singing or saying the Canticle of Mary
taken from Luke 1:46-55. Indeed, every time I receive the forgiveness of
my sins, I want to say as Mary did, “My soul proclaims the greatness of
the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my savior.”
Name a time when you said “yes” to God like Mary or took Mary as
your role model. Share your experience with others.
—Brother Ian
Reminders for the week
Wednesday Lunch, April 15, will be Parmesan Tilapia.
Join us Saturday, April 18, after the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass in the parish hall for a
talk titled “Partners on a Journey—Marriage as a Vocation.”
MASSES
SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)
SUNDAY
STAFF DI R ECTORY
English: 8:00, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 5:00 p.m.
Vietnamese: 3:15 and 6:30 p.m.
Latin: 9:30 a.m.
STAFF DI R ECTORY
WEEKDAYS
12:05 p.m. Mon.– Sat., 5:15 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
CONFESSION
WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
LITURGICAL
CALENDAR
SATURDAY
11:30 a.m.–
noon,
4:00–5:00 p.m.
WEEKDAYS 11:30 a.m.– noon
and 4:40–5:10 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
ROSARY
4:50 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 4:35 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
STAFF
DI
R ECTORY
Fridays,
12:45–5:00
p.m.
(5:05 Benediction)
STAFF DI R ECTORY
Telephone 713-529-4854, enter an extension:
Br. Ian G. Bordenave, O.P. (Pastor) 101
iborde@hotmail.com
Fr.LITURGICAL
Juan M. Torres, O.P. CALENDAR
(Parochial Vicar) 103
j t o r re s @ h o l y ro s a r y p a r i s h . o rg
Fr. Isidore V. Vicente, O.P. (Parochial Vicar) 104
Fr. Anthony Hung Tran, O.P. (Chaplain)
Ava Voissem (Parish Secretary) 101
o f f i c e @ h o l y ro s a r y p a r i s h . o rg
Geoff Green (Business Administrator) 109
businessadmin@holyrosaryparish . org
Valerie Chase (Special Projects) 102
Juan Maldonado (Bookkeeper) 108
Laura Chase (Wedding Coordinator) 110
David Paxton (Music Director) 105
Baptism scheduling 101
Anointing of the sick (visitations) 101
Religious Education Center (3535 Louisiana)
Janet Hafernik, C.R.E., 713-526-4389
Michelle Scenna (Religious Education Secretary)
re c s e c re t a r y @ h o l y ro s a r y p a r i s h . o rg
Priory (Friars in residence, 713-526-6322)
Fr. Richard Williams, O.P. (Prior); Fr. Bryan Fontenot, O.P.; Fr. Martin Iott, O.P.; Fr. Richard Patrick, O.P.
Assistance for those in need
St.Vincent de Paul Society, 713-529-2156
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
DECEMBER
21–27,
2014
APRIL 12–18,
2015
Sun. Acts 4:32–35
I John 5:1–6
John 20:19–31
We pray especially for those
named at this week’s Masses:
8:00 For the people of the parish
9:30 † Janell Pustejovsky
11:00 † Timoteo Say Gan
12:30 † J. R. Miller
5:00 † John F. Kendall
Mon. St. Martin I,
pope and martyr
Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8
12:05 Fr. Paul Felix
5:15 The Lance Carter family
Tue. Easter Weekday
Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15
12:05 Thomas Joseph Dice
5:15 Dr. and Mrs. Major Bradshaw
Wed. Easter Weekday
Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
12:05 The Outreach Ministry
members and their families
5:15 Mary Camara and family
Thu. Easter Weekday
Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36
12:05 Paul Tran
5:15 Christine Melchor and family
Fri. Easter Weekday
Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1–15
12:05 Maria B. Morales
5:15 † Albert W. Angulo
Sat. Easter Weekday
Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
12:05 † Enrique Perugache
5:00 Sunday Vigil
Alexandra Bourgeois
Parents:
Please use the Time-Out Room
to quiet crying infants.
Reflection on the Sunday Scriptures
One of my favorite passages of the Scripture is the quote from the Letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews 4: 16. St. Paul writes: “Let us approach confidently the throne of grace to receive His Mercy.” I had it printed in my 50th anniversary as a Priest holy card. As we make our own spiritual journey, with
the many ups and downs which no doubt characterize our life, there is no
better way to be REAL than to recognize that we are all in the same boat,
there is no sense in manifesting odious comparisons with the person who
may not be like us, may not think like us or may not act like us. In the end,
we are all the same: BEGGARS OF GOD’S MERCY.
On this Second Sunday of Easter, MERCY SUNDAY, we recall the great
apostle of this theme, Saint Faustina Kowalska, (1905–1938) who wrote extensively from her visions about this wonderful attribute of God our Father
who, in Jesus has manifested indeed, his most generous love and mercy.
The great Parables of Jesus of The Prodigal Son, or better, The Parable of the
Loving Father, also The Parable of the Good Shepherd, and The Parable of the
Lost Sheep, are all a reflection of the superabundant love of the Father manifested in the life, suffering, and death of His Son. St. John the Evangelist
writes: “God so loved the world that He gave us his Only Begotten Son so that
whoever believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life” (3: 16). We are
all beggars of His Mercy. Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Mercy
this year, starting on December 8, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and ending next year with the Feast of Christ the King,
November 20, 2016 with the theme “Be merciful as your Father is merciful”
(Luke 6: 36).
Like Thomas in the Gospel from St. John read this Sunday, we may
have become disillusioned, tired, apathetic, and even DOUBTFUL of God’s
presence and HIS MERCY and gone away, on our own, left to our own devices. Only to recognize that without that source of life we become dispirited, isolated, devoid of the love and support of others, and even miserable. It is only God, in the risen Lord Jesus, who has promised to walk with
us in our good and bad days, in our darkness and in our joy, who is the
source of His Merciful Love.
Jesus could also tell us as He told Thomas: “Touch me. It is really I”
(Luke 24: 39). No doubt all of us have seen and experienced his presence
almost in a tangible way. It may have been His actual presence, or through
friends, supporters, loved ones, coworkers who have all contributed to the
realization of the special presence of God in us. This presence and this belief is the product of Christ’s rising from the dead, of having conquered sin,
suffering, and death. We have been there like Thomas, unable to believe,
dry, tormented, tired, depressed, or even feeling betrayed by this God to
whom we have prayed for help for so long.
But he is always there. He is never far away. Like with doubting Thomas
Jesus does not reproach us or hit us with a bat for doubting or being away.
He just says: “Touch me. It is really I” and I am close to you. I walk in your pain
and rejoice in your joy. I love you. This is the God in which we believe.
Our God is a faithful God. As we struggle like Thomas with our imperfect faith and trust, God remains faithful in his LOVE AND MERCY. We are
His Beggars, and I am sure He likes it this way. He remains close and present. In this Eucharist today he repeats the same words: “Do not be afraid. It
is truly I.” With that our doubts disappear.
May the Peace and Mercy of Easter brought by his rising from the
dead, be with you.
—Fr. Vicente
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Religious Education News
First Communion celebration will take
place on Sunday, May 3, at the 12:30
service. Please be aware this will be a
longer than normal service.
Please go to the web site, or contact
Janet Hafernik at 713-526-4389 or
jhafernik@holyrosaryparish.org.
Come One, Come All!
The parish is invited to participate in
the Talent Show Sunday, April 26, from
9 to 11 a.m. See page 10 for more info.
Food and coffee will be available.
What is God’s Plan
for Marriage?
Come find out what God intended for
marriage at the first “Together in Holiness” marriage conference, presented by the John Paul II Foundation for
Life and Family and the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston. It includes Mass,
Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation,
and presentations for your marriage
and family to grow in holiness. It will
take place on Sat., May 2, from 9 to 3
p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church,
11720 Joan of Arc Dr., Houston 77024.
For more information, please visit
www.TogetherInHoliness.org.
Fr. Konkel’s Cats
Holy Rosary parish is still caring for
Fr. Konkel’s cats. Geoff Green, is requesting donations for their continued
care. Both Bruiser and Sweetie Pie have
adapted well to living indoors and remain available for adoption to a loving home. Your donations help offset
the cost of their care until a permanent
home can be found.
Ongoing Ministry
Adopt-a-Family is an active ministry
as there are needs throughout the year.
Maria Correa and the Youth Group are
looking for donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, gently used
clothing, paper products, and those
generous with their time to help deliver these items to continue the ministry.
Please contact Maria Correa at 713-7245262 or at mcorrea@mlrcentral.com to
learn more. Prayers are vital.
The optimist says: the cup is half full,
the pessimist says: the cup is half empty.
The child of God says:
My cup runneth over.
Be a member of Holy Rosary
You may have attended for years or
may be registered under your parents’
name, but as an adult you will need to
register as such. If you would like to
become a parishioner, please contact
the parish office at 713-529-4854, ext.
101, or at office@holyrosaryparish.org.
Pledging Update
Online Giving is a convenient way to
give to the church. Remember to use
Online Giving for recurring gifts, or
send a one-time gift if you are unable
to attend Mass.
Young Adult News
April 18: Join us at the Japan Festival
at Hermann Park. We will be gathering at noon.
April 26: Join us at the 11 a.m. Mass
Lunch will be at Jus Mac, 106 Westheimer Rd., 77006 for lunch.
For more info, please email us at hrya.
houston@gmail.com or on Facebook.
Opportunities for Holiness
Catholicism and Science seminar will
take place on Tuesday, April 14. It will
begin at 6 p.m. in Jones Hall, University of St. Thomas campus. The presenter will be Prof. Elaine Ecklund of Rice
University.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
will take place on April 26. Catholics
throughout the world are asked to be in
prayer for vocations to the priesthood
and consecrated life. Resources can be
found at www.houstonvocations.com/
world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations.
The J. Paul Getty Museum and the
Museo Nacional del Prado, in association with the Museum of Fine Arts
Houston, are presenting “Spectacular
Rubens” through May 10. Some of the
items on view are four of the original
silk and wool tapestries; several paintings by Rubens related to the Eucharist series; and a series of preparatory
sketches for three of the four tapestries. Use promo code ARCHGH for
$2 off individual tickets at mfah.org/
admission, 713-639-7300, or at the museum. Contact groupsales@mfah.org or
713-639-7878.
There are a number of activities
through the Marriage Encounter group
throughout the next several months.
Visit www.houstonme.org for more
info.
Prayer List
If you wish to have prayers for yourself or a loved one added to the bulletin, please contact the parish office at
713-529-4854 xtn. 101. At every Eucharist, the Church prays for all who are in
need, whether mentioned or not.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Kevin G. Gardner II, Gloria Guerrero, Kevin Gardner Sr., Bob Reeder, William Beaver,
Alex Jimenez, Wayne Andrews, Frank Mustachia, Mary Jo Spurr, James Nowlin, K. M. Chacko, Richard Galvan, Judy Sanchez,
Angel Davis, Dr. Hubert Ried, Jean Ried, Bob Akeroyd, Bob Rogers, Richard Trujillo, and Norma McLellan Pribyl
ALTAR FLOWERS: Thank you to the parishioners of Holy Rosary who donated the lilies on the altar.
Please remember them and their loved ones in your prayers.
COLLECTIONS for April 5: This fiscal year, the weekly parish offertory goal is $24,000.
Last week’s total giving was $27,005.91. For the fiscal year, we are $42,682.42 below our goal.
The parish’s 2015 Diocesan Services Fund goal is $130,000. As of this week, we have received $80,654.72 in pledges
towards that goal, and $62,150.55 has been paid.
For all who give sacrificially to support Holy Rosary Parish and its ministries, and who support the Archdiocese
through the DSF as it ministers in ways a single parish cannot, we offer our heartfelt thanks.
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Please come and join us for
Wednesday Lunch
Holy Rosary’s Outreach Ministry
Lunch is served
after the 12:05 Mass,
and a $5 donation is requested.
April 15 menu: Parmesan Tilapia
To help, please contact Maria Correa
at mcorrea@mlrcentral.com
or 713-724-5262
1734 West Alabama St.
• Houston, Texas 77098
• 713-521-0066
Reinforcing Family Unity
Prayer for Consecrated Persons
Holy Rosary’s St. Valentine’s Marriage Guild invites
married couples of all ages to the following events:
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and
women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as sisters,
brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins,
and hermits, as well as members of secular institutes. Renew their knowledge and love of you,
and send your Holy Spirit to help them respond
generously and courageously to your will. We ask
this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
May 2, Saturday: “Togetherness in Holiness” see article
on page 7 for more information.
June 27, Saturday: Parish family Picnic Event is still
in the planning stages. Ideas, help, suggestions are all
welcome. Come be a part of the community of Holy
Rosary!
August 22, Saturday: Family Vacation Bible School at
Holy Rosary. It’s a family treat and retreat!
August 29, Saturday: Couple’s Night Out, restaurant to
be determined. Any ideas? Please let us know!
For more info, please contact Christian Hinkie at chinkie@
gmail.com or Catherine O’Brien at cobrienrn@gmail.com.
Parish Mission Statement
We, Holy Rosary Church, established
in 1913, are led by the Dominican Friars
and are dedicated to Our Lady’s honor.
Coming from different backgrounds
and from across the area, we gather
to worship and glorify God with the
reverent celebration of the Mass, the
sacraments, and the venerable traditions of our Catholic faith. Faithful to
the Magisterium and our love of God
and neighbor, we strive to live and
spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We
gratefully return to God all that He has
given us by using our gifts and talents
to build up His Church, support our
parish family, and welcome all who
yearn for Christ.
Pope Francis has proclaimed 2015
the Year of Consecrated Life;
April 26 is designated as the
World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society Thanks You!
The Holy Rosary St. Vincent de Paul Society wishes
to thank the parishioners, your families and friends
who contributed to this month’s Black Bag Collection. Your gifts totaled $6,681.00. Because of your
generosity we will be able to continue visiting and
assisting our parishioners and those who seek our
help in finding and maintaining shelter, food, medical
needs, and utilities. Your gift shows the love of the Risen Christ by
bringing your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and
dread. We answer calls for help five days a week every week. If you
need assistance, know of someone who does, call 713-529-2156, or call
if you want to participate in this ministry. May God’s Divine Mercy
be your reward. Call 713-529-2156 if in need of assistance or if you
would like more information about the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Stewardship Series
“Each must do as already determined, without
sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant
for you, so that in all things, always having all you
need, you may have an abundance for every good
work.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
We all probably remember a time when, as
children, we were asked to share with others. All too
often, our childish response was probably to clench
whatever it was that we were asked to share tightly in
our hands so as to hang on to it for ourselves. We grow
up, become adults, and come to realize just how silly
this behavior is. Some of us go on to have children of
our own and get to watch as our own kids repeat this
behavior, perhaps shaking our heads in frustration as
we watch the scene unfold.
Here’s a challenging question, though: Are we
so different from our children? Most of us guard some
aspect of our lives, hoarding what we feel is ours from
others. For some, it’s money; for others, time or even
talent. We clench it tightly in our hands, believing that
it is ours and not wanting to share. When we were
children, did our parents ever reward this behavior?
Should God reward us when we do it as adults? Surely
it must be difficult to receive God’s blessings when
our hands and hearts are not open to Him and what
He wants from us, but rather are clenched so tightly
around the things we believe are ours.
One’s first reaction may be to look at this as an
issue of being absorbed by the things of this world. For
some, this is true, but perhaps on the whole it is a bit
shortsighted. Perhaps our problem is not necessarily
knowing how to give, but knowing how to receive. We
know that stewardship is a disciple’s response out of
gratitude for the good God has done for us. It would
then follow that if, for any reason, we are failing to
respond to God, we perhaps have not learned to receive
His gifts with appropriate gratitude.
As Paul tells us in the excerpt above from his
second letter to the Corinthians, God loves a cheerful
giver... but how exactly does one become a cheerful
St. Agnes of Montepulciano
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giver? It’s difficult! We must first learn to receive
graciously. If we don’t feel truly grateful for
anything, how can we cheerfully give? Yet, when
we are truly grateful for what we have received, it
is easy to cheerfully give back in return – it’s human
nature. Of course, most people have, during their
lives, developed some level of gratitude towards
God. Hopefully, all who read this will feel
challenged to examine their conscience and consider
whether that level of gratitude is appropriate.
This process begins by accepting that
everything we have belongs to God and is a gift.
We must understand that nothing belongs to us. We
can lose our time, talent, and treasure at any second,
and will take no material possessions with us when
we die. We know this is true because we see it for
ourselves in this world, yet so many proceed as
though their hour will never come... but it will. We
must remember that we may be temporarily
entrusted with many things, but we are not the
master. God is.
This Easter we are reminded of God’s most
loving gift of all – the gift of His only son, by whose
death we may all be saved. We talk about His death
so much that maybe the sheer difficulty of the trial
Jesus faced perhaps becomes a bit muted. Indeed,
we repeat the words “He suffered, died, and was
buried…” each time we recite the Nicene Creed.
Yet, the word “suffered” is utterly insufficient to
describe the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us. He
was betrayed by one of His apostles, mocked by
His own people, denied by the one to whom He
entrusted His Church, given a crown of thorns, spit
on, buffeted, scourged, and finally nailed to a cross
where he languished until death. This was a death
of unimaginable suffering that He freely accepted
out of love for us.
Christ withheld nothing from us. This
Easter season, may we learn to receive Him with
true gratitude, and may our gratitude open our
hands and hearts so that we withhold nothing from
Christ. May you all have a very blessed Easter.
St. Rose of Lima
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2015 Southern Dominican awarDS Gala
Sunday, April 26, 2015 - the houStonian
Mark your calendar and join the Southern Dominican priests and brothers in an evening honoring
Fr. Richard Martin Patrick, O.P. Proceeds from this event will help fund the formation of young men
as Dominican priests and brothers and provide care for the Dominican Friars, who are semi-retired
or infirm as well as sponsor the Dominican ministry in parishes, hospitals, universities, jails and as
itinerant preachers of God’s word.
Auction Items Needed: If you have something to donate, please contact Valerie Chase at
713-529-4854, ext.102 or spsecretary@holyrosaryparish.org. Typical items include: jewelry, airline
tickets, decorative objects, vacation home time, tickets to sport or performing arts events. and gift
certificates/cards. This is a fantastic way to support the Southern Dominicans ministry.
Wine Auction: Fr. Juan Torres, O.P., is requesting monetary donations towards this year’s Southern
Dominican Gala Wine Auction. Please make checks payable to “Southern Dominican Gala” (in the
memo area, please write “wine”), and send it to the parish office, Attn.: Fr. Juan Torres, O.P. All
contributions are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.
One Week Stay fOr up tO 14 gueStS at Serravalle,
a HiStOric villa in tHe cHianti regiOn Of italy
Minimum bid: $25,000
Donated by Dr. Kenneth Alo
Serravalle is a gorgeous 18,000+ square foot estate, which sits on 20 acres of manicured gardens
and producing Vineyards/Olive orchards. It has Etruscan ruins dating to 700AD and was once a
Sienese fortress to protect the surrounding valley from Florentine invaders. While visiting Serravalle,
guests can plan day trips to the fabled walled city of Siena (15 minute drive), the Duomo, Medici
Chapel, Uffizi Gallery, and the outdoor markets of Florence (50 minute drive), and a private wine
tasting in Montalcino or other Tuscany region winery.
The package includes daily continental breakfast, a wine tasting, access to the estate grounds,
including the vineyards, olive orchards, the pool, jacuzzi, and La Taverna, an exercise, playroom
and wine tasting facility. The live-in estate managers-concierge support is available 24/7 and there
is daily maid service. The package expires 2 years from auction night. Entry tickets and transport
costs (if any) are not included. Tours or other visit details subject to change, if unavailable. No
substitutions or credits can be given for these tours (or any other part of the donation if not used
or desired with complete indemnification). Non-refundable full payment due at time of winning bid.
Winner to sign acknowledgement.
Enjoy luxurious accommodations in a private Villa in the Chianti region of Italy for less than the
price of a 3 star hotel! At minimum bid, the villa costs approximately $250/per person/per day.
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