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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 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, 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, Joshua Jones, Gary Mokry, Carl Borders, Jose Alvarez, Sylvia Kohanski, Richard J. Horwedel. 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, MARCH 6th Laetare Sunday JOS 5:9A, 10-12; PS 34:2-7; 2COR 5:17-21; JN 15:1-3, :30 a.m. Mass - Uname Krenek + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Lori Morgan 11:00 a.m. Mass - Jim Hovanec + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Mercedes Tapia + MONDAY, MARCH 7 St. Perpetua & St. Felicity IS 65:17-21; PS 30:2 AND 4, 5-6, 11-12A AND 13B; JN 4: :00 a.m. Rosary 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, MARCH 8 St. John of God EZ 47: 1-9, 12; PS 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; JN 5:1-16 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Renoise Pantoja Sr. + 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, MARCH 9 St. Frances of Rome IS 49:8-15; PS 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; JN 5: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Kyle Willis + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Adult Faith Forma on/book Club (St. James Room) 10:00 a.m. Talleres de Oración Y Vida (Disciple Room) 6:00 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE AT ST. EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oración Y Vida (Disciple Room) THURSDAY, MARCH 10 EX 32:7-14; PS 106:19-23; JN 5: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. John & Margaret Carroll 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer FRIDAY, MARCH 11 (ABSTAINING FROM MEAT) WIS 2:1A, 12-22; PS 34:17-21 AND 23; JN 1-2, 10, :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Deacon Paul Pinon 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 12:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross 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, MARCH 12 JER 11:18-20; PS 7:2-3, 9BC-12; JN 7: :30 a.m. English Bap sm (Narthex) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Jimmy Aguilar + Laetare Sunday On Laetare Sunday, we rejoice as Luke s Jesus proclaims that God is boundlessly merciful. The parable s prodigal son returns home, not authentically repentant but desperate, having squandered on prostitutes (or so his older brother claims) the inheritance wrongly demanded while his father still lived. This selfish son is only spared ritual shaming when the father shames himself, running to embrace him, interrupting his prepared act of contrition. By doing so he challenges confessors, and all of us, to be signs, says Pope Francis, of the primacy of mercy always, everywhere, and in every situation, no matter what. Avoid the harshness of the elder son, Francis warns, who stands outside, incapable of rejoicing, his judgment severe, unjust, and meaningless in light of the father s boundless mercy (Misericordiae Vultus, 17). If John s Gospel is proclaimed, the religiously observant people there likewise serve to warn against harshly judging others, for the physical blindness of the man they expel from the synagogue is healed, while their own blindness of heart remains. 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:Wed.6:30pm, Sat. 3:30pm *Stations of the Cross: Friday 12Noon & 7pm *Penance Service: March 9th, 6pm, St. Edwards *Pray the Rosary for the Unborn: Every Saturday morning at 9:30am in front of Planned Parenthood at 4747 Louetta Road, Spring, TX Friday, March 11th, 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 Saint James' Annual Easter Egg hunt will be Sunday, March 13th, 3 p.m to 6 p.m. There will be food, fun and cra s (even the Easter Bunny) for the whole family! Not to men on Easter egg hunts for children 12 and under. Presented by the Family Fun Night Ministry. -STEWARDSHIP OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd Sunday of every month. On the weekend of March 19th and 20th, please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expiration date. This benefits those most needy in our community. 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. 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. FREE RESOURCES Be sure to stop by the pamphlet rack near the side entrance to explore the many resources available in English and Spanish! Please be sure to return all birthright bottles and thank you for your help with this wonderful ministry. Please continue to talk with your family about the precious gift of life that God has given us and our obligation to stand up for life. 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 OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending February 28, 2016 Regular Collection (247 env) $ 12, Mailed in contributions: $ 1, Online Giving: $ 2, Office Misc: $ 2, Total: $ 18, Attendance: 2206 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: $ 12, Amount Pledged: $ 30, # of participants: 111 % paid at: 13.90% Report date: 02/29/2016 Join St. James the Apostle Catholic Church Forum on Facebook.

5 LAETARE SUNDAY 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! Next meeting is 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 March 9 in the JPII Room. 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 Circle of Friends Catholic Singles Ministry Circle of Friends is open to all adults who are single, widowed, divorced, or separated. People from any Parish and Faith are invited to participate in group activities. Please look at our web page: >Pastoral Life> Fellowship>Circle of Friends Icon for detail of events and more.

6 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO La colecta de víveres de la parroquia es el tercer n de semana de cada mes. La próxima colecta es el 19 y 20 de marzo. Favor de traer comes bles que aún no hayan caducado (expirado) para beneficiar a los más necesitados de nuestra parroquia. (Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones) Fin de Semana del 28 de febrero 2016 Colecta Regular (247 sobres) $ 12, Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 1, Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 2, Office Misc: $ 2, Total: $ 18, Asistencia: 2206 SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda 5o domingo: MInisterio Social. Servicio de Penitencia Comunitaria: 9 de marzo a las 6:00pm en la parroquia St. Edward Conoce a alguien que no pueda asistir a Misa por enfermedad, incapacidad, u otro problema ísico? Vea la Misa por televisión para los que no puedan salir de casa. El Canal 49 KPXB (ION) provee Misa los domingos a las 9:00am. Puede tambie n visitar la pagina 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: $ 12, Promesa: $ 30, # de participantes: 111 % pagado: 13.90% Fecha: 02/29/2016

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