Sunday, April 23, 2017

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1 Sunday, April 23, 2017 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 SPRING, TEXAS 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) 7:00pm -9:00pm CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 STAFF Don Nguyen Ext. 123 Director of Music & Liturgy 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 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. 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. 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: (Cindy Giacona) cgiacona@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (Norma Lopez)..lopez8424@sbcglobal.net 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 Laura Lopez, Andrew Contreras, Jessie Green, Yali Hall, James Rowley, Frank Moreno, Troy Hudgens, George Hawkins, Madeline Quionones, Saveria Wood, Ivan & Adriana Velasco, Carolyn Jeffrey, Richard Robbins, Jannell McCormick, Catherine Stamper, Charlo e Whitley, Elsa Alanis, Joshua Jones, Marilyn Zedlitz-Perry, Silvana Arnold, Jose M. Garcia, Steve Failla, Des ny Murray, Frank and Conchita Sandoval, Geoffrey Wiggins, Carole Stuhlreyer, Solomon Alam, Albert Creado, Bernade e Kauff, Dorothy Yannuzzi, Randy Thri, Luanne Johnson, Jeffery & Joanne Hebert, Howard Garcia, Gilberto Lopez, Hannah Henry, Janet Todd, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Johnny & Cecilia Bartkowiak, Tony Rodriguez. Ellen Anguiano, Diane Lopez, Mitchell Riner, Juanita Gonzalez, Dick Linden, Anne e & Don Highly. 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 SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Divine Mercy Sunday ACTS 2:42-47; PS 118:2-4,13-15, 22-24; 1PT 1:3-9; JN 20: :30 a.m. Mass - Int. Andrea Broughton 9:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Elida Rincon 11:00 a.m. Mass - Aurelio Rodriguez III + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Pro Populo 3:00 p.m. Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy MONDAY, APRIL 24 Monday of the Second Week of Easter ACTS 4:23-31; PS 2:1-3, 4-7A, 7B-9; JN 3:1-8 7:00 p.m. Adora on TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Feast of St. Mark, evangelist 1PT 5:5B-14; PS 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; MK 16: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Zeny Naguit + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 6:30 p.m. Adult Confirma on (St. James Room) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter ACTS 5:17-26; PS 34:2-9; JN 3: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Abigail Galindo 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Confirma on (Disciple Room) 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Night 7:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Night THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Thursday of the Second Week of Easter ACTS 5:27-33; PS 34:2 AND 9, 17-20; JN 3: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Mandi Thomas 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida (Disciple Room) 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir (Church) 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida (Disciple Room) FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Friday of the Second Week of Easter ACTS 5:34-42; PS 27:1, 4, 13-14; JN 6:1-15 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Chincia Washington + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church ACTS 6:1-7; PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; JN 6: :30 pm Reconcilia on/confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Pro Populo The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated on Sunday, April 23 with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 7 TH WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, May 7th, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. You can find many resources to promote a culture of vocations on the USCCB Vocations webpage ( Please join us 40 minutes before the 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. May 7 th Sunday Masses to pray the Rosary for an increase in vocations in the world and especially in our Archdiocese of Galveston Houston.

4 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH -DIOCESAN NEWS Together in Holiness An Inspiring Event for Couples! May 6, 2017, 9am-3:30pm, Houston, TX You are invited to the third annual Together in Holiness marriage conference presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston! This event inspires couples to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. It includes dynamic presentations, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and Reconciliation. Speakers include the renowned Doctor Ray Guarendi EWTN s The Doctor is In!; Danielle Bean, publisher of Catholic Digest; Mary Caprio of the St. John Paul II Foundation; and Deacon Tom Vicknair, author of the One in the Lord marriage program. Registration: $49/couple thru March 30 th then $59/couple; $29/$35 individuals; $5 childcare! (limited space). Learn more and register at "I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT IN YOU THAT YOU MAY LIVE Loving as Jesus loves can be difficult even in our marriage. Over Two million couples found answers on a Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend. Explore your relationship together and find ways to make it more fulfilling and stronger for a lifetime. The next scheduled weekend is May 19-21, Find out more or sign up at: or call (713) Night Western Caribbean Come and sail away on a 7 night Cruise with Priest to be assigned by The Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America. Sail dates September 17th - 24th, 2017, on Royal Caribbean s Liberty of the Seas out of Galveston, Texas. Ports of Call: Roatan (Isla Roatan), Bay Islands Honduras; Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico. Prices begin at $ for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $ per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at or doug@catholiccruisesandtours.com -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD SPRING, TEXAS Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending April 2, 2017 Regular Collection (230 env) $ 12, Maintenance Fund $ 3, Mailed in contributions: $ Online Giving: $ 3, Office Misc: $ Total: $ 21, Attendance: 2054 OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending April 9, 2017 Regular Collection (275 env) $ 14, Mailed in contributions: $ 2, Online Giving: $ 4, Office Misc: $ 1, Total: $ 23, Attendance: 3018 OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending April 16, 2017 Regular Collection (235 env) $ 16, Holy Thursday (57 env) $ 1, Good Friday (62 env) $ 1, Mailed in contributions: $ Online Giving: $ 2, Office Misc: $ 1, Total: $ 25, Attendance: 3659 SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund 5th Sunday: Social Ministry SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund 5th Sunday: Social Ministry SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund 5th Sunday: Social Ministry

5 DIVINE MERCY 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): Jackie Brown - jbrown@stjta.com CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: James Spurgin jspurgin@stjta.com Youth Ministry High School: AJ Bituin Youth Ministry Middle School: Eric Co Youth Ministry News High School Youth Nights: All students in high school (Grades 9-12) are invited to our youth night every Wednesday at 7pm. Join us for snacks, activities, & fellowship. Feel free to bring a friend! Middle School Youth Nights: All students in middle school (Grades 6-8) are welcome to join for snacks, games, and fun!!! We meet every Wednesday from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. MORE PARISH NEWS

6 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO EL MEJOR CONTENIDO CATÓLICO. TODO EN UN SOLO LUGAR. Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que nuestra parroquia se ha inscrito a una plataforma en linea llamada: formed.org donde puede obtener - Acceso a la verdad las 24 horas de los 7 días de la semana, sobre la belleza y el significado de la fe Católica en cualquier momento, en cualquier sitio con FORMED. Usalo en tu computadora, tableta, o smartphone. Enseñanza Informativa e inspiradora por renombrados oradores como el Dr.Scott Hahn, Dr. Edward Sri, Obispo Robert Barron, Dr.Tim Gray, el padre Michael Gaitley, Teresa Tomeo.y muchos mas. Múltiples programas para hacer frente a las múltiples necesidades, tales como: Formación de Fe para Adultos, Preparación y Enriquecimiento Matrimonial, Estudio de las Escrituras, RCIA, Preparación Sacramental, Pequeños Grupos de discipulado para Adolescentes, y mucho mas! Es facil: Ve a formed.org Usa el código de nuestra parroquia: 2JM2D8 en la página principal para entrar. Crea una cuenta personal con tu nombre de usuario/ correo electrónico y tu contraseña. Empieza a disfrutar del mejor contenido Católico en un solo lugar! Importante: No te inscribas individualmente. El código de acceso de nuestra parroquia ofrece más contenido que una subscripción individual. Si tienes alguna pregunta, favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia al Visite nuestra pagina renovada al y reunase con nosotros en el foro de Facebook. Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia

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