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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 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.- 5:00 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 Therese Thomason Ext. 123 Director of Music Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 BULLETIN REQUESTS can be sent to: 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 Counseling (onsite by Rejoice Counseling Apostolate):. (844) myparishcounseling.com/stjta Couples for Christ/FFL: (Norma Lopez)...lopez2018z@gmail.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: (Arnoldo Rodriguez).arodriguez7566@sbcglobal.net Parish Council: (Pam Schultz) Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring Timers: (Pauline Boucher)...rpboucher@outlook.com Ulises Perez, Irasema Alvarez, Angela Rogers, San ago Lopez, Ramon Lopez, Catherine Stamper, Roberta Subia, Karlee Karn, Benilde Salazar, Abel Salazar, Viviana Jaramillo, Luis Pastor, Michael Jaramillo, Paloma Jimenes, Elizabeth Fre y, Sherry Moore, Marilyn Zedlitz-Perry & Family, Maria (Bibi) Medrano, Bill Walton, Eleanor Lyke, Cheryl Duos, Clo lde Gu errez, Victoria Hernandez, Mary Lee Thompson, Kassi Fre y, Teresa Holstein, William Keck, Lance Mar nez, Zoey Lewis, Mel Palmer, Vicki Barnes, Jerry Smith, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Alberto Creado, Daniel Reyes Jr., Aus n McCabe, Teresa Mayo, Carrie Porche, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Tony Rodriguez, Maria Bueno, Mary Ellen Alban, Carol Marks, John Lyke. 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, FEBRUARY 11 SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME LV 13:1-2, 44-46; PS 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1COR 10:31-11:1; MK 1: :30 a.m. Mass - Int. Deacon Art & Vergie Zepeda 9:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. Mass - Shana Michiels + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Int. Deacn Alfonso Chicas *** Bake Sale & FFN Flower Sale going on throughout the morning.*** MONDAY FEBRUARY 12 JAS 1:1-11; PS 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; MK 8: :00 a.m. AARP Taxaide Assistance Program (Parish Hall) 10:30 a.m. Apologe c s (Disciple Room) 6:15 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 355 Mee ng (JP II Room) 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. AFF Event - Hearts Afire: Wisdom & Works of Mercy TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 JAS 1:12-18; PS 94:12-15, 18-19; MK 8: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Victor Renteria + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 6:00 p.m. RCIA Year 2 Class (Apostle Room) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 ASH WEDNESDAY The First Day of Lent FASTING & ABSTINENCE IS REQUIRED JL 2:12-18; PS 51:3-6, AND 17; 2COR 5:20-6:2; MT 6:1-6, :00 a.m. Mass - Edwin & Bertha V. Brown + 12:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 DT 30:15-20; PS 1:1-4 AND 6; LK 9: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass Robert Frey + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 IS 58:1-9A; PS 51:3-6AB, 18-19; MT 9: :30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Javier Galindo 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Lenten Adora on 11:55 a.m. Benedic on 12:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 IS 58:9B-14; PS 86:1-6; LK 5: :30 a.m. Boy Scout Merit Badge Day (JP II Room) 10:00 a.m. AARP Taxaide Assistance Program (Parish Hall) 3:30 p.m. Confession/Reconcilia on 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Jerry O Connor + Free Tax Preparation Services Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays from 10am - 2pm Starts Saturday February 3rd - Monday, April 16th Records to bring: Picture ID for tax payer and spouse Social Security / ITIN cards for all persons on the return Tax info- Forms W-2, 1099's etc. Prior year's tax return if available Bible Study During Lent Come and enhance your Lenten Journey as we focus on the Letter of St. James. It is one of the most practical and powerful epistles in the New Testament. Discover how this epistle inspires us to live a Christian life. St. James challenges us to put faith into action, to be doers of the word. We will meet on consecutive Tuesdays: February 20th: The Value of Trials and Temptations (Chapter 1) February 27th: The Joy of Salvation: Our Commitment to Faith and Works (Ch. 2) March 6th: True Wisdom in an Age of Communication (Ch 3) March 13th: Divisions Can Be Overcome (Chapter 4) March 20th: The Lord Is Here and Coming Again (Chapter 5) Facilitator: Mr. Peter Wood Starting Time: 7:00 pm Location: The Disciple Room Please bring your bible! Learning to Prayer Together as Spouses: Three Simple Steps Wednesday, March 7 from 6:15-7:15pm Saint John Paul II taught that families have a priestly mission that includes living a life of prayer together in the home husband and wife together, parents and children together. Yet, most spouses do not pray outside of the Mass and would likely say they do not know how. In this presentation, Dr. Chris Stravitsch, President of Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, will share three simple steps couples can follow to begin or to deepen their prayer life together. Married, engaged, or single - all are welcome! More details at

4 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MORE PARISH NEWS Family Fun Night is asking for donations for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please help us make it the great event that hundreds of kids enjoy. There will be a Basket in the Narthex the last weekend of February (the 24th) and the first weekend of March (the 3rd). Thank you and God Bless. Join St. James the Apostle Catholic Church Forum on Facebook And visit our web site at: Family Fun Night will be having an Easter Egg Basket Fundraiser (for the Easter Egg Hunt) the weekend of March 3rd after all masses! There will be baskets for all ages. Come get your chance to win a prize filled basket! -DIOCESAN NEWS -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending February 4, 2018 Regular Collection (203 env) $11, Maintenance Collection (142 env) $ 3, Mailed in contributions: $ 1, Online Giving: $ 3, Office Misc: $ Total: $ 20, Attendance: 2006 SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund 5th Sunday: Social Ministry Sign up for Online Giving by visiting FREE SCHOLARSHIPS 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 webpage for detail of events and more. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL # HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS SCHOLARSHIPS A total of five (5) Knights of Columbus Herman J. Konczewski Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each will be available for award. Four (4) awards will be available to graduating high school seniors attending college in the Fall 2018 and one (1) award will be available to a graduating high school senior entering a trades-orientated program (culinary; electrical; welding; etc.) in the Fall CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: 1. Applicant must be a practicing Catholic and related to a member of Council 6557 (living or deceased) in good standing, or a registered member of either Sts. Simon and Jude or St. James Parish. 2. Applicant must be sponsored by a member of Council 6557 in good standing, living or deceased, or registered parishioner of either Sts. Simon and Jude or St. James. Sponsor or relative can be the same person. 3. Either (a) Must be enrolled or enrolling to attend an accredited college or university or (b) must be enrolled or enrolling to attend an accredited trades-orientated program during the school year as a full-time student. ***Applications are available in the Church Narthex or online at "kofcknights.org", "News & Announcements", "2018 Scholarship Award Application" and are due by March 9, 2018.

5 SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 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. Young Adults 18yrs. - 25yrs. CHECK THIS OUT! March 9th - 11th ph: Awakening is a three-day structured retreat designed especially for college-aged men and women, based loosely on the Cursillo and Search programs. It is an intensive experience centered on Catholic teachings and experiencing Christ. An Awakening retreat includes a series of talks, music, the Sacraments, and the Mass. Please cut out this form on the Dotted Lines 2017 IRS STATEMENT REQUEST REGISTERED PARISHIONERS: If you would like to have a statement of your 2017 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.)

6 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH - DIOCESAN NEWS MINISTERIO HISPANO SPRING, TEXAS RADIO MARIA - Te sintonizas a Radio Maria? Te gusta escuchar sus programas? Radio Maria necesita de tu ayuda. El día domingo 18 de febrero, después de la Misa, habrá una venta de artículos religiosos. Todas las ganancias de la venta irán a Radio Maria. Radio María es una estación de radio católica sin fines de lucro que ha estado abierta durante catorce años en Houston evangelizando las 24 horas los 7 días de la semana. Cuenta con las donaciones de sus oyentes para servir a la comunidad. Su generosidad será muy apreciada! Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia La colecta de víveres de la parroquia es el tercer n de semana de cada mes. La próxima colecta es el 17 y 18 de febrero. Favor de traer comes bles que aún no hayan caducado (expirado) para beneficiar a los más necesitados de nuestra parroquia.

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