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1 Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX Office * Fax Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Scan the image to go to our website.

2 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Misa en español) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Friday of each month: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. SPRING, TEXAS PARISH INFORMATION NEWCOMERS: A warm welcome to you. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you would like to become a registered member of our parish family, please pick up a registra on form locate on either side of the doors. If you wish, you may stop the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org We will be happy to assist you in any way. INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby bap- zed here at St. James. For informa on concerning Bap sm, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in mes of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick, please contact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or a er mass. He will be glad to assist you. MARRIAGE: Congratula ons on your upcoming marriage. The church wishes to assist you in preparing for this important sacrament. Couples should contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacrament or please visit our website at STJTA.org RCIA: The church welcomes you as a son or daughter. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you are interested in becoming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit our website at STJTA.org It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith. CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 csamperi@stjta.com Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 dcnray@stjta.com Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 dcnalfonso@stjta.com Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 dcnpaul@stjta.com Deacon Rene Ramon Ext. 115 dcnramon@stjta.com Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 dcnart@stjta.com STAFF Brian O Neill Ext. 123 Music Ministry Coordinator Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com BULLETIN DEADLINE All Bulletin requests can be sent to: mthrift@stjta.com TWO WEEKS prior to publication. Please keep this in mind when you have an announcement to submit for posting. MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS: Altar Society: (Theresa Avila).tavila@stjta.com Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall)..ezproducts@sbcglobal.net Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Paula Willis)..pj_willis@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (John Blaser)..johnjohanna08@yahoo.com El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos).jpsalm91@yahoo.com Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)...stjamesffn@gmail.com Grupo de Oración: (Trini Villafaña)..mariaa20.99@gmail.com Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba).joseruval@yahoo.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz) Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)...vercherc@yahoo.com Velma Sanchez, Edward Sanchez, Raquel Ragan, Marissa Fernandez, Maria Mondragon, Fernanda Mondragon, Elena M. Richards, Tim Sehrock, Steve Smith, Mary Shannon, Art Gu errez, Sarah Granados, Evelyn Callery, Solomon Alam, Ada Alam, Albert Creado, Samantha, Bessie Sowell, Nirupa Prasad, Eunice Perusic, Keresa Richardson, Don Mar n, Jonathan Creado, Malena Trevino & Ramona Trevino, Michael Wheelis, Alex Osornio, Cipriano Miranda, Jessie Marroquin, Hanah Henry, Tony Perry, Zoey Luu & Joshua Luu, Zeny Naguit, Adriana Ruiz, and Rosa Cedillio, Sal & Maria Galindo, Patricia Schultz, America Salinas, Frank Moreno, Steve & Anne e Failla, Frank Miller, Ma hew Wood, Angelina Creado, David Holstein, Michael Wheelis, Mrs. Cecilia Bartkowiak, Roger & Ellen Mendoza, Joyce Ramos, Jeff Harris, Ma lde Concio. PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THOSE WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS If you or a member of your family experiences illness or injury call the parish of ice at and we will add that name to the prayer list in the Bulletin. We will pray every day for those on the prayer list.

3 ACTIVITIES & READINGS THIS WEEK SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21st 2nd Sunday of Lent GN 15:5-12, 17-18; PS 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; PHIL 3:17-4:1; LK 9:28B-36 7:30 a.m. Mass - Ernesto Galindo + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Anne McCarthy + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. Misa - Rosa Joanes + MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 The Chair of St. Peter, the Apostle 1PT 5:1-4; PS 23:1-6; MT 16: :00 a.m. Rosary 12:00 p.m. AARP Free Tax Prepara on (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirma on Class/Catechism Review (Disciple Rm) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Mee ng (Parish Hall) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 St. Polycarp IS 1:10, 16-20; PS 50:8-9, 16BC-17, 21 AND 23; MT 23:1-12 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Aurelio Rodriguez III + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. AHG Troops Mee ngs (JP II Room) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 JER 18:18-20; PS 31:5-6, 14-16; MT 20: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Phillip Woods + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Talleres de Oración Y Vida (Disciple Room) 12:00 p.m. AARP Free Tax Prepara on (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración Y Vida (Disciple Room) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 JER 17:5-10; PS 1:1-4 AND 6; LK 16: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer FRIDAY, FEB 26 (ABSTAINING FROM MEAT) GN 37:3-4, 12-13A, 17B-28A; PS 105:16-21; MT 21:33-43, :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. The Nevlud Travelers 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 12:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross 12:00 p.m. AARP Free Tax Prepara on (Parish Hall) 5:00 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion Mee ng (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 MI 7:14-15, 18-20; PS 103:1-4, 9-12; LK 15:1-3, :30 p.m. AARP Free Tax Prepara on (Parish Hall) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Mary Francis Richards + Gospel Activity of the Week for Families Make a cross for the refrigerator as a reminder that there is no struggle this week that cannot be overcome with the help of Jesus. Second Sunday of Lent Many icons depicting Jesus transfiguration bear the Greek title Metamorphosis, a technical term also for nature s springtime transformation. Fittingly, this Jubilee of Mercy coincides with Lectionary s Year of Luke, for only Luke specifies Moses and Elijah speaking about Jesus exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem (Luke 9:31). Israel s exodus liberated from slavery; Jesus exodus liberates from sin s living death of selfishness. Pope Francis suggests that Lent s prayer, fasting, and works of charity can transfigure the world, if Christians translate Isaiah s challenge into our daily lived experience of Jesus lifegiving exodus by releasing those bound unjustly, setting free the oppressed, sharing your bread with the hungry, bringing the afflicted and homeless into your house, clothing the naked, not turning your back on your own. If you remove from your midst oppression, and malicious speech...then light shall rise for you in the darkness...you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring whose water never fails (Isaiah 58:9, 10, 11). During this 40-day period each year, the Church unites itself to the mystery of Jesus in the desert. To prepare to celebrate the Easter Mysteries, we devote time during this special season to pray, to perform works of charity, and to deny ourselves by fulfilling obligations more faithfully. Here is a Lenten schedule for this week: *Adoration: Mondays 7pm - 8:30pm *Daily Mass: Tues. - Friday at 8am *Morning Prayer: Mon. - Friday at 8:30am *Reconciliation/Confession:Wed.6:30pm, Sat. 3:30pm *Stations of the Cross: Friday 12Noon & 7pm *Return the Baby Bottles with monetary donations to help Birthright. Life is a precious gift from God. Friday, February 26th, Knights of Columbus will be hosting Lenten Fish Fry Friday s from 5:00:pm to 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm in the church.

4 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MORE PARISH NEWS FEBRUARY 21ST CATECHISM Q & A Q. How is the Sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated? A. The Sacrament is conferred by the laying on of hands on the ordained by the bishop. With a solemn prayer of consecration, he asks God for the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the man being ordained. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1597). Read the Catechism! Go to: vatican.va/archive/eng0015/_index.htm Source: Faith Fusion: Knowing, Loving, and Serving Christ and the Catholic Church (Our Sunday Visitor) We are searching for volunteers interested in creating that good first impression by serving as an Usher at weekend Masses. Individuals must be willing to greet Parishioners, provide support during the Mass, assist in seating at Mass, take up the collection, help manage Communion flow, assist Parishioners in any need they have, and pass out Bulletins after Mass. The time commitment is about 90 minutes,1-2 Sundays a month. Please contact Deacon Ray in the parish office or him at: dcnray@stjta.com The Family Fun Night Ministry needs your help! We are in need of donations for the Annual Easter Egg hunt. We are in need of prepackaged candy, plastic eggs, toys, gift cards, and more. The Easter Egg Hunt is one of the most popular events of the year (hundreds of children attend!) and we need your help to make it the best it can be. For more information you can contact God Bless. Knights of Columbus Council 6557 will award $1000 Educational Scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Two scholarships will be awarded to relatives of council members and one will be awarded to a St. James graduating parishioner. Applications are due March 15, Contact Bill Moeller at (832) for details and an application. -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending February 14, 2016 Regular Collection (259 env) $ 12, Ash Wednesday: (62 env) $ 3, Mailed in contributions: $ 2, Online Giving: $ 2, Office Misc: $ Total: $ 22, Attendance: 2432 SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund 5th Sunday: Social Ministry Sign up for Online Giving by visiting DSF 2015 ~ GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST Parish Goal for 2015: $90, Amount Paid: $ 5, Amount Pledged: $ 11, # of participants: 39 % paid at: 6.05% Report date: 02/15/2016 Join St. James the Apostle Catholic Church Forum on Facebook. In 1972 Pope Paul VI revised several ministries and minor clerical orders. One ministry that was preserved was the ministry of the instituted acolyte. While the term acolyte is at times used when referring to young men and women who assist at the altar (altar servers), the ministry of acolyte is a permanent institution. Because the ministry has its roots in the formation of ordained clergy, the ministry is reserved to men. The instituted acolyte is appointed to assist the deacon and serve the priest in the celebration of the liturgy. He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion serving only when sufficient ordinary ministers are not available. Men must be at least 21 years of age, fully initiated and living an exemplary Christian way of life, with no impediments to sacramental reception, (e.g. if married, one must be in valid marital union recognized by the Church). For more information please contact Deacon Ray in the parish office.

5 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Faith Formation News For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office ( ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): VACANT if interested, send resume to Dcn Ray CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: David Dziena ddziena@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: VACANT if interested, send resume to Dcn Ray Youth Ministry News High School Youth Nights...All parishioners in High School are welcome to attend our youth nights every other Friday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. During Lent, we will meet in the Church to pray the Stations of the Cross. The social portion of youth night will begin at 7:30pm in the St. James Room. Join us for snacks, activities, and fellowship. Bring a friend! Upcoming meetings are February 26, and March 11. Junior High Youth Nights...All parishioners in Junior High School are welcome to join our Junior High youth nights. Come for food, games, and fun. Upcoming meetings are from 7:00pm - 8:30pm on February 24 and March 9 in the JPII Room (behind the church building). Please cut out this form on the Dotted Lines 2015 IRS STATEMENT REQUEST REGISTERED PARISHIONERS: If you would like to have a statement of your 2015 contributions to St. James to report on your personal income tax form, please complete the information below and return it to the Pastoral Office. Statements will be available as soon as possible. (If you donate online, you can sign in to your account and pull your report for tax purposes.) (Donations must have been by Online Giving, direct deposit, mail or in envelope loose checks and cash are not recorded): NAME: ADDRESS: or ENVELOPE # Please Mail Will Pick Up (If picking up, statement will be left in Will Call basket, outside the Apostle Room.) -DIOCESAN NEWS The Office of Radio coordinates, produces, directs and distributes original and syndicated Catholic radio programs for local broadcast. The Archdiocesan radio programs are presented in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. These express the cultural diversity of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. We are able to address issues and share information which is beneficial to our listeners. The link below has a list of all the radio stations, times, and subjects available. CatholicRadioPrograms pdf There are two upcoming CCL NFP classes coming up. Three classes are in each series, each spaced one month apart. The first series begins on: Thursday Feb Wellspring Birth Center, 7PM, in Kingwood. The second series begins on : Sat March St Anthony of Padua, 9AM, in The Woodlands. Couples can go to: to register for either class series. Please contact us with questions: mike.maryvanhorn@gmail.com.

6 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO (Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones) Fin de Semana del 14 de febrero 2016 Colecta Regular (259 sobres) $ 12, Miércoles de Cenizas (62 sobres) $ 3, Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 2, Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 2, Office Misc: $ Total: $ 22, Asistencia: 2432 En 1972 el Papa Pablo VI revisó varios ministerios y órdenes menores del clero.. Un ministerio que se conservó fue el ministerio del acólito instituido. Mientras que el término acólito es a veces usado para referirse a los hombres y mujeres jóvenes que ayudan en el altar (monaguillos), el ministerio de acólito es una institución permanente. Debido a que el ministerio tiene sus raíces en la formación de clero ordenado, el ministerio está reservado a los hombres. El acólito instituido es designado para ayudar al diácono y servir al sacerdote en la celebración de la liturgia. Él es un Ministro Extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión sirviendo sólo cuando suficientes ministros ordinarios no están disponibles. Los hombres deben tener por lo menos la edad de 21 años, totalmente entregados y estar viviendo la vida Cristiana de una manera ejemplar sin nada que los impida, por ejemplo (si es casado, tiene que estar casado por la Iglesia Católica). Para mas información, favor de comunicarse con el Diácono Ray Oden en las oficinas de la parroquia. SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda 5o domingo: MInisterio Social Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO Meta de la parroquia 2016: $90, Pagado: $ 5, Promesa: $ 11, # de participantes: 39 % pagado: 6.05% Fecha: 02/15/2016

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