HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street Rosenberg, Texas Church Office (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 It is a scene that could be taken from the daily news feed. A young upstart is confronted by two established leaders. While holding opposing views on many issues, the two band together in an attempt to trap the newcomer. This is not a story from the daily news, however. The newcomer is Jesus in today s Gospel passage. The two established leaders, one a Pharisee and the other a Herodian, think they can trap Jesus by posing a question about the payment of taxes. No matter how He might respond to their question, they would have the means to discredit Him. Jesus sees through their hypocrisy and does not fall into their trap. His response gets at the heart of what is truly important: Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. WHAT BELONGS TO GOD? God creates all that is. Each of us is a marvelous creation of God. All that we have is created through the grace of God and the ways in which we humans use the gifts that have been given to us by God. Thinking about Jesus question from this perspective leads us to ask ourselves what belongs to God. As the Lord tells Cyrus in today s we will reach is that everything is God s. We are to be good stewards of it all. Jesus instruction to give to God what belongs to God calls us to take seriously the realization that all we are, have, and will be is a gift from God, given to us in trust, that we might use it to further God s kingdom on earth.. THERE IS NO GOD BESIDES ME Most of us can admit that we do not readily think of our lives and possessions as belonging to God. Doing so calls us to think much more deeply about how we use our time, material goods, talents, and gifts in our daily lives. When we take to heart that everything that we are and have belongs to God, we learn to put God first. No longer can materialism or worldly success be our god, nor the unbounded activity that fills much of our lives. Each of us has been loved and chosen by God to bring Christ s presence to the world, through the power and inspiration of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Thessalonians 1:4). We do this by giving what belongs to God back to God through the proper use of our lives, gifts, and resources. 10/2217 SCHEDULE OF SACRAMENTS, PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - Noon Penance Service: Advent and Lent SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second Sunday of each month at 12:15 PM by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: One year in advance, instructions required. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST: Sunday: 5:30 PM (Sat.) 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Holy Days 6:30 PM (Vigil) 6:00 AM & 8:15 AM Weekdays: 8:00 AM (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 and Weekday Masses LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Friday: 8:15 a.m. (Children) 11:00 a.m. (Seniors) 7:00 PM (Parish)

2 Dear Parish Family, In a country that has a strong commitment to separation of church and state, it is noteworthy that our money, both bills and coins, is inscribed with the words and its relation to our currency goes back to the Civil War. Changing it has never gotten much support. It serves as a helpful In the Gospel, the Pharisees, along with some supporters of the Roman regime called Herodians, get into the act of trying to trap Jesus into taking a stand that would get Him in trouble with either the Roman authorities or His own people. But Jesus, as much the fox as Herod was reputed to be, slips out of their net by noting that there can be different loyalties without a loss of priorities. coin that no devout Jew should carry, since it declared Caesar to be a god. Then He advises them to return to the emperor the coin that bears his image but to return to God what bears God s image, that is, themselves, made in the image of God. A new order is revealed when we give God s image back to God by our words and deeds, showing God s image to others. When this happens, the motto In God We Trust becomes not merely stamped on paper or branded on copper, but encountered in living flesh and blood. James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Love, Peace & Prayers, Father Bill Bartniski Monday, Oct. 23 8:00 a.m.: No Mass Tuesday, Oct. 24 8:00 a.m.: Lucas Arcega MASS INTENTIONS Wednesday, Oct. 25 8:15 a.m.: Veronica Horelica Thursday, Oct. 26 8:00 a.m.: Leo & Mary Ann Sembera Friday, Oct. 27 8:00 a.m.: Simon Bartos Saturday, Oct. 28 8:00 a.m.: No Mass 5:30 p.m.: Floryian Kendziora Sunday, Oct. 29 7:00 a.m.: Vocations & Religious Life 9:00 a.m.: Melvin Holchak 11:00 a.m.: Families of Holy Rosary Parish SANCTUARY LAMPS The sanctuary lamps will burn this week in memory of Eugene Mucka, Jr. and for Vojt & Louise Stavinoha by Leroy & Marilyn Stavinoha. PRAY CELEBRATE PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY October 29 is the day we set aside to celebrate and extend our thanks and prayers to the PRAY PRAY in so many ways. We invite you to give the priests you know a simple thank you on this day, or other spiritual bouquet (the offering of Rosaries, Masses or Holy Hours) See To print out a card for this special occasion, see Sunday.

3 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday 10:15 a.m.:kjzt - MH St.Vincent de Paul-JN Monday 6:00 p.m.: Rosary for Peace-MH 7:00 p.m.: Bible Study - MK 7:30 p.m.: Choir Practice - CH Tuesday Wednesday 8:15 a.m.: HRCS Mass - CH 9:30 a.m.: Bible Study - MK 7:00 p.m.: RCIA - LK 7:00 p.m.: Finance - Conf. Rm. Thursday 8:00 a.m.: Mass - MH 5:00 p.m.:halloween Carnival Saturday 5:30 p.m.: Mass Fall Scholastic Book Fair 8am -4pm October Middle School Library. A portion of proceeds benefit HRCS library. Halloween Carnival 5:00pm The gym and surrounding Hotdog Meals can be purchased at the door. We hope to see you there! Interested in HRCS for your child? Please call the front office at for information or to schedule a tour. Applications are now being accepted for the school year. Grounded in our Catholic faith & focused on academic PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL VACANT HOURS NEEDING ATTENDANCE: Sundays 1:00 a.m. Mondays 2:00 a.m. SUBSTITUTES ALSO NEEDED Please call Marv Kuhn ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LOOKING INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OR COMPLETING YOUR SACRAMENTS? RCIA may be your answer! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), explores the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition. Do any of these definitions apply to you? I am a non-catholic I am a non-catholic spouse of a Catholic I am a Catholic interested in updating my knowledge I have been away from the Church for awhile and want to come back I am curious about the Roman Catholic Faith I have decided to become Catholic If the answer is yes to any of the above, then this is a wonderful and relaxed opportunity to join with others to learn and ask your questions. You are invited and encouraged to come and see. Classes Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Mark Conference Room at the Parish Hall. Call Deacon Brick in the church office at x We welcome you! FAITH All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson DAILY MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE: 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Church 8:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in Marian Hall ALL SAINTS DAY Masses (Holy Day of Obligation) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 (Vigil) 6:00 a.m. & 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 1 ALL SOULS DAY 8:15 a.m. Thursday, November 2 6:30 p.m. (KC & CDA Memorial Mass) HURRICANE HARVEY - HOW CAN I HELP? Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Donations to the Archdiocesan Harvey Relief Fund parishes, schools and ministries in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, in addition to helping those See

4 CCE NEWS of requires two 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 Important Passage: I am the LORD and there is no other, there is no God besides me. (Isaiah 45: 5a) Adult: Do I put God before everything else in my life? Teen: Do I worship any material things? Do I worship only God? Child: How do I put God first in my life? 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 100th ANNIVERSARY MIRACLE OF THE SUN AT FATIMA Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three shepherd children in the village of Fatima in Portugal in She urged prayer and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. October 13, 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima. O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most Holy Rosary, we implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. 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. CYO TURKEY DINNER SUNDAY, NOV. 5 Turkey, Dressing, All the Trimmings Delicious Pies & Desserts 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cafeteria Drive-thru on Allen Street Tickets $10.00 Available after Masses: October 21/22, 28/29 Thank you for supporting our Catholic youth!

5 Kucera, Allen Scopel, Veronica Prihoda, Gene & Margie Uherek, Helen Kelner, Katie Vacek, Ed Rupert, 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday:Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 GOOD EXAMPLE A good example is the tallest kind of preaching. African saying October 28 & 29- Weekend Servers Sunday 7:00 a.m: Osoro Jiwuaku, Damien Morales 9:00 a.m.: K.& C. Garcia-Rameau, A.Taormina, G.Stavinoha Weekend of October 28 & 29 J.Gilbert (L) J.& B. Respondek (B) F. Arndt, L. Arndt C. Carlson, B. Hines, J. Hines, T. Wheeler 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 Mike Reisinger, 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 Sergeant David Hammonds, Marines; Anthony Villarreal, Joe Pirem & David STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren t owners of anything but merely stewards of the gifts is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of in everything. All else comes second. Lt. Col Tom Reichert, U.S. Air Force; Captain Hernandez, 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 at ALTAR SOCIETY RELIGIOUS ARTICLES SALE October 21 & 22 After All Masses PROOF OF LOVE The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. St. Gregory the Great TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION What makes the Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children different from the others? First, there is the intended assembly, which is described as comprised of mostly WORLD MISSION SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 of the Faith, leads us to the heart of our Christian faith, which is mission. This day is set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Cardinal DiNardo asks for our full support through prayer and sacrifice on World Mission Sunday and throughout the year, as we are able. ChatWithThePope.org The first one has a very simple form, easily grasped by even a young child. The second has a great deal of The third has a number of variations that can be All of this work does point to a true treasure of our tradition: children are part of the Sunday assembly, precisely because they are baptized members of Christ s body. By contrast, the churches of the Reformation tend to look upon children as members in training, and see worship as an adult activity. Sunday school happens downstairs while the adults celebrate Holy Communion upstairs. In a phrase, that s not Catholic. Children belong to Christ and to the assembly. So, the desire to care for and to adapt our rituals and texts to their needs is deeply Catholic, a true pastoral effort to help draw everyone into the praise of God. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. CAMPBELL S LABELS FOR EDUCATION After over 43 years, the Campbell s Labels for Education program is coming to a close. Thank you to all who have faithfully clipped and saved soups in support of Holy Rosary Catholic School. =============== The school will continue to accept the Campbell s UPCs that have a Labels for Education logo through December 22, Please mail the UPCs to 1426 George St., Rosenberg, Tx or drop them off at the school office. ================ The school will continue to collect Box Tops for Education and the Community Coffee Cash for Schools Proofs of Purchase. Call the s

7 POWER STRUGGLE Power struggles occur on every level of society, from the world stage to over whom? How do they wield it? What is the source of that power? What is the healthy response? In this Sunday s Gospel reading the Pharisees engage Jesus in a power struggle over whether Jews should show tribute to Caesar by paying taxes. Jesus response puts this and every struggle for power into perspective. In harmony with the words of Isaiah and Paul, Jesus teaches us that God is the ultimate source of all power - the power of earthly rulers, the Pharisees, Jesus, the Church, and the power within ourselves. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc WORD OF LIFE If someone shared with you she was pregnant and hadn t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond in a loving way that is life-affirming for both her and her baby? Consider the four steps of L.O.V.E. Approach. Listen and Learn, Open -USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities What to Do When a Friend is Considering Abortion, The L.O.V.E. Approach is trademarked by Heartbeat International, Inc. ST JOHN XXIII OPEN HOUSE 1pm-3pm Sunday, November 5 tour the campus, meet faculty & administration as well as current students & parents. See or call W. Grand Parkway N. Katy St. Michael Catholic Church, Bazaar, Needville Sunday, October 22 Columbus Hall, Needville 11am BBQ Beef, Sausage, Fried Chicken, Tamales, Egg Rolls. Dance to Shiner Hobo Band noon-3pm LIFE CHAIN 2-3pm Sunday, October 29 A peaceful, prayerful public witness, and a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian Community against abortion. Participants stand along Hwy. 90A. Pick up signs west of McCoy s parking lot on the north side of 90A. Call Lark Maresh ALTAR SOCIETY HELP NEEDED Your help is needed to clean the Church one Saturday morning, once a year, for an hour. Please call Lucille or Janey A professional crew cleans the restrooms and clean the sanctuary & sacristies, holy water fonts, straighten missalettes & hymnals. DISCOVER THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6:30pm-9:30pm Nov. 9 & Dec. 14 Discernment gathering for single adult men ages 18 & older. St. Mary s Seminary Memorial Dr., Houston. WOMEN SEEKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6pm-9pm Nov. 9, Dec. 14 Gathering for women 18 & older who are discerning a vocation to religious life. See /women-seeking. Holy Rosary Catholic School Halloween Carnival Calling all princesses, pumpkins & pirates. Join us for a fun filled night of carnival style games, bingo, a haunted house, bouncer, putt-putt golf, ferris wheel, costume contest and plenty of delicious food. Come out for a SPOOKTACULAR may be purchased at the door. Public Welcome! When: Thursday, October 26 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Holy Rosary School Gym

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