HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street Rosenberg, Texas Church (281) School (281)

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1 HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street Rosenberg, Texas Church (281) School (281) Father William D. Bartniski, Pastor Brick Hodge, Deacon Charlie Buhay, Deacon Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 1700 San Jacinto Street Houston, Texas (713) Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop The Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus The Most Rev. Vincent M. Rizzotto, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus The Most Rev. George A. Sheltz, Auxiliary Bishop Simon and Andrew, James and John were working when Jesus called them. They immediately put down their nets and followed Jesus. Can you imagine? The disciples walked away from their previous way of life and toward another, in which Jesus and His way take precedence. They put aside anything that would stand between themselves and the life of discipleship. Jonah acted similarly - he perceived the Lord s call and responded without question. He literally walked a different path, toward Nineveh. No doubt, Saint Paul s own dramatic conversion was in his mind as he wrote to the community in Corinth. The path of discipleship is about holy perspective. Do not let anything stand between you and Christ. LEAVE BEHIND Simon, Andrew, James, and John abandoned their nets and followed Jesus. The nets were their livelihood, the most important tools for their work as fishermen. For these first disciples, their nets represented all they knew life to be about, and all it could be. Yet they put the nets aside, risking an unknown future in order to catch people as Jesus promised. What do you need to leave behind? Most people will not be asked to give up their livelihood in order to answer Christ s call. Yet we certainly must abandon everything that prevents us from living our lives authentically as followers of Jesus. Sometimes we must let go of the life we know in order to embrace a living, compelling, meaningful life of faith in Christ. Prayerfully examine your faith and life. Is there attachment to material possessions? Are there relationships or feelings that prevent you from living and growing in faith? Is there a negative habit that gets in the way? Let go of what stands between you and the Lord. Invite God s healing presence, forgiveness, and mercy to transform the nets - all that holds you back - and risk answering Christ s call to discipleship. WALK TOWARD Jonah did not simply walk away from his previous way of life. He walked toward Nineveh. The disciples did not only abandon their nets. They walked toward Jesus and to a life of discipleship. G. K. Chesterson is quoted as saying, Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been tried and found difficult. Yet Christian living is also deeply meaningful. What would happen if you truly took the call to follow Jesus to heart? It isn t only about turning away from things that are counter to the Christian way of life. As it was for Jonah, the disciples at the seashore, and Saint Paul, a true life of faith is also about walking toward God, about loving God and neighbor, about risking an unknown future filled with life and goodness, holiness and grace. 01/21/18 SCHEDULE OF SACRAMENTS, PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday:11:00 a.m. - Noon Penance Service: Advent & Lent SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second Sunday of each month at 12:15 p.m. by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: One year in advance, instructions required. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST: Sunday: 5:30 p.m. (Sat.) 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Holy Days 6:30 p.m. (Vigil) 6:00 a.m. & 8:15 a.m. Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. (Marian Hall) Thursday 8:15 a.m. (in the Church) ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Communal Celebrations at all Sunday Masses on the 3rd Sunday of January, May and September ROSARY: Before Sunday & Weekday Masses LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Friday: 8:15 a.m. (Children) 11:00 a.m. (Seniors) 7:00 p.m. (Parish)

2 Dear Parish Family, First apprentice, then journeyman, and finally master. That s the way someone travels when learning a trade. But before setting out one must find a trustworthy master who will accept him to study with her. Then he must commit himself to the journey of learning the trade. By watching and listening to the master, by the disciple gradually learns her ways. Jonah, and a master, Jesus. Why did people trust and follow them? People responded to Jonah because he was traveling the way of the Lord himself; he had repented and set out on the journey of discipleship. They responded to Jesus because He was a master worthy of their trust and because He invited them to be His disciples, to walk at His side and to study His ways. People followed them not because of their words, but because they knew the way. Virginia Stillwell Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Monday, Jan. 22 8:00 a.m.: No Mass Tuesday, Jan. 23 8:00 a.m.: Evelyn Witzkoski Wednesday, Jan. 24 8:00 a.m.: Wilma Stryk Thursday, Jan. 25 8:15 a.m.: Eugene Borak Friday, Jan. 26 8:00 a.m.: Tom Adornetto Saturday, Jan. 27 8:00 a.m.: No Mass 5:30 p.m.: Edwin Ubernosky Sunday, Jan. 28 7:00 a.m.: Widows & Widowers in the Parish 9:00 a.m.: Melvin Holchak 11:00 a.m.: Families of Holy Rosary Parish SANCTUARY LAMP The sanctuary lamp will burn this week for Mark Sydow by Parents, Alton & Agnes Sydow. Love, Peace & Prayers, Father Bill Bartniski Living God s Word There is one problem with Christian discipleship. No one will ever become a master. The most we can strive for is to be journeymen, like Jonah and Jesus disciples. We can only show others the way if we commit ourselves to the journey and following the ways of the Lord. Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

3 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday 8:00 a.m.:sacramental Sunday-PH Monday 6:00 p.m.:rosary for Peace - MH Tuesday Wednesday 9:30 a.m.: Bible Study - MK 7:00 p.m.:rcia - LK Finance - Conf. Rm. 8:15 a.m.: HRCS Mass - CH 6:30 p.m.: Baptism Class - MH 7:00 p.m.: Pastoral Council-C.Rm. Confessions 5:30 p.m.: Mass Bishops Fund for Latin America Collection PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL VACANT HOURS NEEDING ATTENDANCE: Mondays 2:00 a.m. SUBSTITUTES ALSO NEEDED Please call Marv Kuhn The Knights of Columbus will sell BBQ Chicken & Sausage Sunday, January 28 after 9:00 a.m. Mass until sold out. The CYO will also sell Beans and Potato Salad. January 30 at 7:00 p.m. Please help spread the word by telling family and friends who might be interested. RSVP to school office Holy Rosary Catholic School is seeking contributions to our Pre-K 3 reading curriculum. The program we are looking to purchase is called The Letter People. If you are interested in donating to help fund this program please call the school office. If you are interested in HRCS for your child, please contact the school office at for information or to schedule a tour. Grounded in our Catholic faith & focused on academic COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA Next weekend, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, rural terrain and a lack of ministers are obstacles to practicing their faith. Your support to the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, as well as other programs to help share our faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ. To learn more, please visit ANOINTING OF THE SICK JANUARY 20 & 21 AFTER ALL MASSES USHERS AND LECTORS NEEDED Please call the church office at if interested in serving our Lord in this way. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

4 CCE NEWS is held on Wednesday evenings. For details see Pre-K 3 through 5 th grade CCE begins in the gym Parents are welcome to come to the opening at 5:30 p.m. Please line up in cars by the walkway from the gym to pick up your children. 6 th grade through 12 th grade begins in the gym at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Please line up in cars by the Junior High walkway to pick up your children at 8:30 p.m. Sacramental Sunday #2 for Confirmation II students 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21 The Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will be February 11 th. We will begin serving after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Tickets will be sold after all masses Feb. 3 rd and 4 th and Wednesday nights during CCE in January and February. Please help support our teens going to Catholic summer conferences. First Reconciliation Please pray for our Reconciliation students FAMILY REFLECTION Important Passage: After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."mk 1: Teen: Have I prepared myself to meet God? Child: What can I do to repent? BIBLES AND CATECHISMS PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS First Communion is a two year process that typically begins in the 1 st grade and ends at the end of the 2 nd grade with a First Communion Mass. Children should attend Mass every Sunday to participate in the sacramental life of the church. In addition, there are Sacramental Sundays to help the children learn about reconciliation and the Eucharist. Also, children are asked to miss no more than one CCE class a school year in order to be prepared for the sacrament. Out of Sequence First Communion is a two year process for baptized children that have begun preparation for First Communion after 1 st grade. There are additional sessions after the end of regular CCE to prepare an Out of Sequence child to receive First Communion. Confirmation preparation requires two years of preparation, but teens can take up to four years, if needed. This preparation usually begins in the 9 th grade. Preparation includes weekly attendance at Sunday Mass, attendance at two confirmation retreats, all with Confirmation, and weekly CCE attendance. Students who attend Catholic high schools are to attend the first scheduled CCE class of each month as well as all the other components listed above. The youth are asked to miss no more than one CCE class per school year. Sponsors and/or the candidate s parents are asked to attend some classes and an Evening of Reflection to help the youth grow closer to Christ. SAVE THE DATE PARISH MISSION MARCH 4-7

5 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 GIFT What I am is God s gift to me. What I become is my gift back to God. Anonymous January 27 & 28 - Weekend Servers Weekend of January 27 & 28 - Lectors & EMOEs Saturday, 5:30 p.m. J. Gilbert, B. Respondek (L) L. Jerkins, N. Locker (B) F. Christopoulos, J. Respondek, D. Scotka, M. West Sunday, 7:00 a.m.: J. Sulak (L), U. Leos, J. Leos (B) M. Hruska, S. Hruska Sunday, 9:00 a.m.: L. Wicke, M. Stavinoha (L), B. Hines, J. Hines (B) C. Blinka, R. Blinka, C. Carlson, N. Drabek M. Sanders, P. Schimara, J. Schumacher, A. Sulak Mission Statement We, the Catholic community of Holy Rosary, Rosenberg, under the patronage of Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, are bonded together by a common belief in Jesus Christ and our commitment to His teachings. We, as a community of believers, are called to proclaim the Gospel, to be witness and sign of God s Kingdom on earth and to work for our salvation. Mindful of our Patroness, Mary, and her example as parent, teacher and intercessor, we are committed to accomplish this mission through service, education, prayer and celebration of the Eucharist. HOLY ROSARY PARISH STAFF Gordie Allen Annette Swallers Anne Chilek Karen Matthews Michael Riha Tina Hollopeter Leann Jerkins Linda Bradford Cheryl Wehring Maria Munguia PARISH SOCIETIES SOCIETY NAME & PRESIDENT Parish Business Administrator Parish Secretary Parish Bookkeeper Parish Census/Contribution Clerk Music Director/Organist Director of Religious Education CCE Coordinator School Principal School Administrative Assistant School Receptionist/Secretary MEETINGS Altar and Rosary Society 3rd Tuesday of Month Janey Schumacher, School Board... 2nd Thursday of Month Dan Hoelscher, Catholic Daughters... 1st Tuesday of Month Georgia Boettcher, Catholic Youth Organization... 1st Sunday of Month Justin Redding, (CCE) Religious Education Tina Hollopeter, , x106 or x. 141 KCs 3rd Degree... 4th Tuesday of Month Robert Contreras, KCs 4th Degree... 1st Tuesday of Month Rick Hail, KJT... Quarterly Michael Tydlacka, KJZT... Quarterly Martha Macha, Parent-Teachers Club... 3rd Thursday of Month Claudia Vega, Pastoral Council... 4th Thursday of Month Ed LaVigne, St. Vincent de Paul... 2nd & 4th Sundays Tom Wheeler, , ext 144 Young At Heart Club... 2nd Tuesday of Month Shirley Myers,

6 PRAY FOR OUR HEROES IN THE MILITARY THE DEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP Today we encounter readings that already have a Lenten feel about them. Nineveh undergoes a forty-day fast, the psalmist reminds us that God alone can show sinners the way, Paul shows us how fleeting the things and events of this world are, and Jesus cries out Repent! before He calls His new followers. Come after me, Jesus says, but if we are to Sergeant David Hammonds, Marines; Anthony Villarreal, Joe Pirem & David U.S. Air Force; Staff Sgt. Adam Renee Hernandez, U.S. Air Force; Sgt. Michael Almendarez, U.S. Army; Staff Sgt. Shaun P. Houlihan, U.S. Air Force. If you have a family member or friend you would like to include, please call the church office. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION One of the most unusual Catholic churches in the world is in Amsterdam: Our Lord in the Attic, or as the locals say, Ons Lieve Heer op Solder. What looks like a beautiful narrow brick mansion alongside a canal is a clever disguise for a very well-preserved seventeenth-century home and a secret church. During the Reformation, the Netherlands was divided into Protestant Holland and the Spanish Netherlands, now known as Belgium, a Catholic stronghold. Protestant reformers seized all the Catholic parishes in Holland and de-catholicized them. New laws forbade the celebration of the Mass in public. St. Nicholas Church was renamed Old Church by the new owners, and the dispossessed Catholics got to work hiding St. Nicholas Parish in the upper floors of this mansion. Other Catholics did the same thing, but this is the only hidden church that survives today. Sunday Mass is still celebrated here. It s a beautiful hideaway, with nothing spared in regard to marble, gilding, a pipe organ, and classic Dutch painting. A few steps away, the Old Church, begun in 1250, stands emptied of the statues and carvings of its Catholic days, its windows replaced by plain glass. The new tenants gave up when it came to the ceiling, which is still painted with saints, biblical scenes, and merchant ships. The Dutch reformers were tolerant sorts, and as long as the Catholics kept out of sight, they were out of mind. Catholicism was at last tolerated in Holland after 1853, but in 1924 when the International Eucharistic Congress was held in Amsterdam, processions of Catholics were still forbidden in the streets. Today, Roman Catholics are about 19 percent of the population, and there s no need for any of them to hide in the attic. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. our repentance, our need to believe in the gospel fully. Today s Gospel opens with the stark reminder of what befell John the Baptist for completely living out his vocation as the herald of Christ and the gospel: he was arrested, imprisoned, and martyred. Though few of us will experience consequences that extreme, we must all be ready to risk some sort of rejection as, heeding the call of Jesus, we live out the kingdom of God at hand, repent of our sins, and believe in the good news of salvation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15 LIFETIME OF MUSIC & MINISTRY CONCERT TOUR Grammy Award Winning Christian Music Legend, John Michael Talbot Coming to Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart $50 special VIP Package that includes preferred seating, early by God s Embrace Ministries. See for tickets. Call with questions or for group rates.

7 to all who give so generously of their time to help with the many projects and needs around the parish - whether it be when scheduled, as needed, or quietly working in the background doing all of those things which appear to just happen. God sees your good work. May He bless you always! SUBSTITUTES NEEDED FOR PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL daytime, nighttime, weekday or weekend. Call Marv Kuhn CDA CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP SUPPER Sponsored by Court St. Bernadette #1108 of East Bernard - Wednesday, January 31 at the American Legion Hall, Hwy. 60, East Bernard. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m. until sold out. Soup is $3.00 per bowl. Chicken salad sandwiches are $3.00 each. Eat in or to-go in your containers. Pasties available*silent auction*raffle Drawing TODAY S READINGS First Reading The people of Nineveh believed God and turned from their evil ways (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:14-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. KJZT SOCIETY MEETING Sunday, January 28 10:15 a.m. Marian Hall All members are invited to attend PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to contact any of the following Parish Council members with concerns or questions. Ed Lavigne Daniel Healey ellavigne@comcast.net Thank you for your support and prayers! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Tuesday: St. Vincent; Saint Marianne Cope Wednesday: St. Francis de Sales Thursday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Friday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Saturday: St. Angela Merici; Blessed Virgin Mary WORD OF LIFE When a woman is facing a difficult pregnancy, the reaction of the first person she tells tends to set the tone for her decision-making. How do we respond in a loving way that is life-affirming for both her and her baby? Find out in What to Do When a Friend is Considering Abortion : -USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

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