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 Today is the fourth Sunday of our Lenten preparation. The first reading is a bleak reminder of our sinfulness, our deafness to those who warn us, and the consequences of our continuing arrogance and destructiveness. The psalm tells us what it is like to be separated from the love of God. We weep and we remember. Ephesians offers us hope. God is merciful even though our sins have destroyed our lives. God saves us, not because of who we are but because of who God is. God s love raises us up from our sinful despair. John reminds us that although we deserve condemnation because of our repeated sinfulness, God so loved the world that God did what Abraham was asked to do. God sacrificed Jesus, the beloved Son, that we might be saved. EARLY AND OFTEN We are not an easy people to love. As Chronicles reminds us, we prefer sinfulness over goodness time and time again. Infidelity, abomination, pollution, mocking prophets - we do it all. And still God loves us. The psalm offers a beautiful image of the price we pay for living in the darkness of sin and evil when we know the beauty of living in the light. Alone, isolated, still we remember the beauty of life with God and we weep. God is rich in mercy. Time and time again God brings us back to life. Jesus life was sacrificed to save ours. We are saved not by our works but by the gift of God. What more powerful words are there than those found in John: For God so loved the world the He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life. COME TO THE LIGHT If our works cannot save us, then why are we doing all this hard work and sacrifice during Lent? Traditionally we were asked to give up something during Lent so that we might experience the loss and deprivation that the Old Testament talks about when we are estranged from God. More recently, we have been asked to do something affirmative, to add something good to our lives instead of taking something bad away. Either way works because both are just means of waking us up to the way we live our lives, sometimes thoughtlessly indulgent, sometimes indifferent, but all too often isolated from what is at the center of God s life, i.e., love and sacrifice. Lent is a chance to live our lives as Jesus lived His. Jesus lived in the light of love, truth, and sacrifice. Lent is a chance to find that light in our own lives. 03/11/18 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, Andrea had done had warned her against and had lied to cover it up. But it s impossible to keep a secret in a small town, so she stopped talking to them. When they continued nagging her she moved out forever, telling her parents she didn t have a family anymore. Eight months later, broke and lonely, she chanced to see her father on the street. Certain he would condemn her, she turned way - too late. Hello, Andrea. How have you been? Andrea could not contain her tears when she heard the words, Sweetheart, your mom and I would love for you to come home. What must it have been like for the Israelites to learn that they were free to go home from their exile? No questions asked. All debts forgiven. A new beginning. If we can imagine their joy and gratitude perhaps we can understand more deeply the tremendous gift Monday, Mar. 12 8:00 a.m.: No Mass Tuesday, Mar. 13 8:00 a.m.: Brian Walleck Wednesday, Mar. 14 8:00 a.m.: Cecilia Jodarski Thursday, Mar. 15 8:00 a.m.: Mary Bartniski Friday, Mar. 16 8:00 a.m.: Gilbert Engelhardt Saturday, Mar. 17 8:00 a.m.: No Mass 5:30 p.m.: Magadelina Rebeles Sunday, Mar. 18 7:00 a.m.: Eugene Mucka, Jr. 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 Georgie Blinka by Johnnie Blinka and family. gives us the courage to leave our selfimposed exiles and come home. Virginia Stillwell Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Love, Peace & Prayers, Father Bill Bartniski

3 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday 8am-1pm: Blood Drive - MH Monday 6:00 p.m.: Rosary for Peace - MH 7:00 p.m.: Bible Study - MK Tuesday Noon: Young at Heart - MH Wednesday 9:30 a.m.: Bible Study - MK Thursday 8:00 a.m.: Mass - MH 6:30 p.m.: PTC - Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.: Friday Stations of the Cross 8:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Confessions 5:30 p.m.: Mass Easter Flowers Collection CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION Today s collection is in response to Jesus in Disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies provide relief and support to struggling communities and work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. See PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Vacant Hour Needing Attendance: 3:00 a.m. Thursdays (2 months) 12 Midnight Fridays Please call Marv Kuhn KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRIES The Knights of Columbus will have their next Fish Fry of the Lenten season at the Rosenberg KC Hall 5pm- Friday, March 16. Delicious Fried Fresh Cat ish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw & brown beans will be served. Delicious Desserts will be sold by the CYO. Please join us! Mark your calendar. Fish Fries: March 16 & 23 The school office will close at 1:00p.m. Friday, March 9-8a.m. Monday, March 19 for Spring Break. for the 2018/2019 school year. If you are interested in learning about all HRCS can do for your children, please call the school office at or Pam McCarthy at pmccarthy@holyrosaryschool.org. Grounded in our Catholic faith & focused on academic TUITION ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITY A family seeking a Catholic Education for their child should not be deterred by the cost. Please help make a Catholic education accessible to all no matter their financial state. Holy Rosary Catholic School is seeking donors to help fund our Tuition Assistance program. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated. Your gift is a gift of confidence in all that a Catholic education provides. Thank you for your support! STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS during LENT 8:15 am. Children 11:00 a.m. Seniors 7:00 p.m. Parish God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. - John 3:17 LENTEN PROJECT: 40 CANS Our parish is undertaking a Lenten project to help the hungry during this Lenten season. All parishioners who are able are asked to contribute one canned good per day during Lent (40 cans). Cans will be collected in the church vestibule and donated to Catholic Charities.

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. FAMILY REFLECTION: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast. For we are His handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. (EPH 2: 8-10) Adult: How do I act like I am created in Christ Jesus to do good works? Teen: Do I believe that my salvation is a gift from God? Child: What is Grace? Steubenville South June Alexandria, La. A weekend event with presenters that share the teen culture. The talks, music, workshops, and activities are centered around the Sacraments which facilitate the experience of the love of the Father, a personal relationship with Jesus and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, Texas An opportunity for youth in the Archdiocese to gather together in prayer and fellowship. This conference hosts over 2,000 young Catholics from around the Archdiocese and provides great music, excellent speakers from across the nation, and one of the greatest qualities a 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. All teens entering 9 th grade and leaving 12 th grade are welcome to attend all events. Please sign up with Tina or Leann in the CCE office. Call ex. 106 or 141. BIBLES AND CATECHISMS

5 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] NOT ENOUGH It is not enough for me to love God, if my neighbor does not love God. Stations of the Cross Mar. 17 & 18 - Weekend Servers Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Lauren & Julia Morrison, K. Lopez Sunday, 7:00 a.m: Justin Redding, Osoro Jiwuaku 9:00 a.m.: Hannah & Joshua Gill, Marshall Lane Weekend of March 17 & 18 L. Jerkins, F. Michulka, B. Nowak, M. Ondrush J. Leos, U. Leos St. Vincent de Paul 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... 3rd 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 INSTRUMENTS OF GOD S MERCY 2018 Diocesan Services Fund Sergeant David Hammonds, Marines; Anthony Villarreal, Joe Pirem & David TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Year B of the Lectionary has the Letter to the Ephesians today. Ephesus, today in Turkey, was in the first century a great Greek city, the center for the worship of Diana, the goddess of the hunt. It was a vast city even by TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Year B of the Lectionary has the Letter to the Ephesians today. Ephesus, today in Turkey, was in the first century a great Greek city, the center for the worship of Diana, standards, having nearly half a million people in the time of Paul. Yet that was a time of economic recession and It gave him an enormous and religiously curious audience. His preaching stirred up the artisans who depended on the pilgrims who came to honor (and buy mementos of) seventeen gods and goddesses enshrined in the city s temples. You can still see the open-air theater here, and many conversions among Jews and Gentiles. They seem to have struggled with hope, perhaps because of their suffering from economic woes and isolation. Some old traditions say that the Apostle John lived out his days here, and that the Blessed Mother was cared for by him. There s no biblical basis for this, but it is certain that a small house just outside the city has been treasured by Christians and Muslims for centuries as the last dwelling of Mary. Long ago, the harbor silted up and the city was nearly abandoned, becoming a small village. As is so often the case, that accident of history preserved the ancient city, so that archeologists have been very successful in revealing ancient Christian sites. One such site is the Church of Mary, probably the first church to be dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and the site of the Council of Ephesus in 431. Today, a visit to Ephesus is one of the most rewarding journeys for any pilgrim. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. COMMUNAL RESPONSIBILITY The people of God forgot the covenant and flouted God s laws. They did not listen to the prophets among them, who spoke for God in warning them. Prophets are sent from God to remind us why we are here, but and mistreated rather than thanked and listened to. The book of Chronicles tells the results of these sins: the destruction of the temple and all of Jerusalem, murder, mayhem, and finally exile to a foreign land. Why are these stories in the Bible? Just to inform us of what happened to our ancient forebears? What good would that be unless there were a message and a warning for us as well? Are we people who follow the teachings of God, who obey the words of Christ in the second covenant in His blood? Or do we continue to by these readings that we will be judged as a people, not just as individuals. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

7 INSIGHT RETREAT FOR YOUNG WOMEN 8:30am-5pm Saturday, March 24 An opportunity for high school girls to visit a convent, interact with Sisters from several congregations who serve in our about religious life Lain Rd., Spring. Free Register at DISCOVER THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6:30pm-9:30pm Apr. 12, May 10 A monthly discernment gathering at St. Mary s Seminary for single young adult men ages 18 & older. Join priests and seminarians for fellowship, prayer, music, dinner and talks about the discernment for priesthood & religious life. See WOMEN SEEKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6:00pm-9:00pm Apr. 12, May 10 A monthly discernment gathering for single women ages 18 & older who are discerning a vocation to religious life. Meet in different convents around the Archdiocese for supper, a brief presentation & time for sharing & prayer. See TURKEY & DRESSING DINNER - DAMON Sunday, March 18 in the Parish Hall at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 3715 Railroad Street, Damon. 10:30am-1:30pm. Pastries, Raffle, Crafts. PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood & religious life? Pray for the priests, living and deceased, who have ministered to you throughout your life Keep our parish priests in prayer Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister Pray a rosary for more young people in our Archdiocese to respond to God s call ARCHDIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT DAY OF SERVICE Come be the hands and feet of Christ with hundreds of young adults ages Saturday, March 17. Teams will help serve homeless, prisoners and immigrants. Begins with 8:30am Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheltz, followed by breakfast and service projects throughout the city. Call or register at $10 includes breakfast and t-shirt. SUBSTITUTES NEEDED FOR PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL daytime, nighttime, weekday or weekend. YOUNG AT HEART Young at Heart will meet at noon Tuesday, March 13 in Marian Hall for a covered dish luncheon with Young at Heart bingo following. Plans to celebrate our group s 19th Anniversary will be discussed. All seniors of the parish are invited for a fun afternoon. PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS Nominations for three new members to serve on the Holy Rosary Pastoral Council for the Council is a wonderful opportunity to share your thoughts & recommendations toward perpetuating Holy Rosary Church into the coming years. A ballot box and nomination forms will be in the serving. Parishioners may nominate themselves or another parishioner with his or her prior approval. Contact any of the current members below with questions or call Ed LaVigne at Ed Lavigne ellavigne@comcast.net Diane Gibula trepuah4@msn.com Jennifer Hines Call Marv Kuhn

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