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HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Church (281) 342-3089 School (281) 342-5813 www.hrccr.com Father William D.

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 Jesus in light of primary images in scripture. In the Gospel, Jesus describes the intimate bond between the Good Shepherd and the flock and how they know and recognize each other. The Letter of John describes the intimacy of God as Father and humanity as God s children, who recognize and love each other. In our reading from Acts, Peter tells of the religious leaders who didn t know or recognize their God when they encountered Jesus, and so crucified Him. Our readings invite us to listen for our God, active in our daily lives, and to open ourselves to the intimacy that our Good Shepherd seeks with us. God also empowers us to then extend this intimacy out into the world, through our care for others. LAY DOWN MY LIFE In the Old Testament, God is described many times as the shepherd of the people of Israel. So when Jesus claims this image of as the Good Shepherd, He is to lay down His life. This phrase is stated, with slight variation, five times in today s short passage. Jesus is describing the meaning of His life and of His death. With firm roots in the story of Israel and their God, Jesus is now shepherd. When Jesus lays down His life, He is revealing the infinite love that He and the Father have for the flock. To follow Jesus, to be a part of Jesus flock, means participating in that same sacrificial love. ONE FLOCK Jesus adds another feature to the shepherd imagery, which was also disturbing to His disciples. He refers to other sheep which do not belong to this fold, who will become part of the same flock. This likely refers to the Gentiles, to all peoples beyond Israel. The Shepherd extends His flock, but emphasizes that there is still only one flock. Jesus spoke forcefully and frequently, especially in the Gospel of John, of the importance of unity among those who follow Him. We who follow Jesus are expected to embrace the other sheep, to respect and celebrate differences among Christians. We are expected to learn from one another. All those things that seem to divide Jesus s followers in culture, ethnicity, or history of conflict fade in comparison with the deeper unity of the one flock under one Shepherd. Living in unity is essential for us to be faithful and credible witnesses of Christ to the world. 04/22/18 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)

Dear Parish Family, All of creation has the power to lay down its life.

Most people want to forgive. Most people want to be patient, to sacrifice for the sake of love, to give back what is received.

at great cost. All of creation also has the power to take we bodies heal. We also have the power to take up life.

And we succeed more often than not. We do have a God-given power to take up new life. It is our God s command to us.

It was His Father s command to Him, bred in His bones and in His spirit, and it is a command that continues to show itself in our lives. Rev. Joseph J.

2 Dear Parish Family, All of creation has the power to lay down its life. The yearly seasons lay down the bounty of their harvest, and daily our own lives pour forth their energy into tasks and labors - all a laying down. Most people want to be and are generous. Most people want to forgive. Most people want to be patient, to sacrifice for the sake of love, to give back what is received. Most people want to give of themselves for the happiness of others, to do service for the community, to donate blood, to be able to forgo their own way for the sake of harmony, to be courageous even at great cost. All of creation also has the power to take we bodies heal. We also have the power to take up life. We seek relationships of love; we desire to enflesh that love with we strive to be good; we seek to create harmony and peace. We hunger for a relationship with our God. And we succeed more often than not. We do have a God-given power to take up new life. It is our God s command to us. That dual rhythm of laying down and taking up is but the echo of the Lord Jesus and how He chose to live among us. It was His Father s command to Him, bred in His bones and in His spirit, and it is a command that continues to show itself in our lives. Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Love, Peace & Prayers, Father Bill Bartniski Monday, Apr. 23 8:00 a.m.: No Mass Tuesday, Apr. 24 8:00 a.m.: Cathy Stone Wednesday, Apr. 25 8:00 a.m.: Doriane Elotas Thursday, Apr. 26 8:15 a.m.: Ralph Zwahr Friday, Apr. 27 8:00 a.m.: Bessie Fagan Saturday, Apr. 28 8:00 a.m.: No Mass 5:30 p.m.: Laren Wigington Sunday, Apr. 29 7:00 a.m.: Separated & Divorced in the Parish 9:00 a.m.: Keith Zahradnik 11:00 a.m.: Families of Holy Rosary Parish SANCTUARY LAMP The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for Ralph Zwahr by family. GRADUATING SENIORS CELEBRATION Father Bill Bartniski and the Holy Rosary Pastoral Council invite graduating seniors and their to a celebration at the 9:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, May 6 followed by brunch in Marian Hall. Please May God walk with you on your new journey.

family applications for the 2018/2019 school year.

considered home mission territory because pastoral work needed in

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3 Sunday 10:15 a.m.:st. Vincent de Paul - JN KJT/KJZT - MH Monday 6:00 p.m.: Rosary for Peace - MH 7:00 p.m.: Bible Study - MK Tuesday 7:30 p.m.: 3rd Degree KCs-KC Hall 9:30 a.m. Bible Study - MK 7:00 p.m.: Confirmation - CH Thursday 8:15 a.m.: HRCS Mass - CH Saturday 11:00 a.m.:confessions St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag Collection HRCS is now accepting new family applications for the 2018/2019 school year. Space is limited! Learn about all HRCS can do for your children. pmccarthy@holyrosary-school.org or call Pam McCarthy in the school office at We welcome you! Grounded in our Catholic faith & focused on academic CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL Appeal today! Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home mission territory because pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support funds seminary formation, and lay ministry training, to build vibrant faith communities, right here in the United States. Please be generous in gift and prayer. See VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 11-15, am-noon Ages 3-11 Incoming 6th Graders & Older Can Volunteer Adult Volunteers Needed Preschoolers must be potty trained. Call Leann in the CCE office to volunteer or with questions May 28 include a t-shirt for each participant. Limited number of t-shirts available for sale after deadline, so register early. Forms available in back of church or online at hrccr.com

CCE NEWS is held on Wednesday evenings. For details see www.holyrosaryyouth.org. Pre-K 3 through 5 th grade CCE begins in the gym

Please line up in cars by the Junior High walkway to pick up your children at 8:30 p.m. FAMILY REFLECTION: Jesus said: "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

This is because he works for pay and has no concern for the sheep.

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: Jesus said: "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf catches and scatters them. This is because he works for pay and has no concern for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep. (John 10: 11-15) Adult: Do I know Jesus, my good shepherd? Teen: Why did Jesus lay his life down for me? Child: Am I one of Jesus sheep? Confirmation News for presiding. Confirmation I teens should also attend the Mass. It is a regularly scheduled CCE night. A reception will be held in the Parish Hall immediately after Mass. First Communion News First Communion Mass for 2 nd graders is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will be held in the Parish Hall immediately after Mass. 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 All teens entering 9 th grade and leaving 12 th grade are welcome to attend all events. Please sign up in the CCE office. Call ex. 106 or 141. 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 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. PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Vacant Hours Needing Attendance: 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays 12 Midnight Fridays Please call Marv Kuhn

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts

5 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 SILENCE Silence is a gift of God, to let us speak more intimately with God. St. Vincent Pallotti April 28 & 29 - Weekend Servers 9:00 a.m.: J. & R. DeLeon, K. Lopez F. Arndt, L. Arndt Weekend of April 28 & 29 L. Jerkins, N. Locker, P. Schimara, J. Schumacher 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,

PRAY FOR OUR HEROES IN THE MILITARY 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.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS The Office of Vocations invites you to pray from 3:00pm -3:30pm on Sunday, April 22 for a generous response to God s call to all vocations - especially to the

The grand total for the 2018 40 Cans Lenten Project was over 1000 pounds of donated food. Your contributions serve those in need THANK YOU for your generosity!

Contact the Office of Pro-Life to attend or for more information about other opportunities to heal after abortion.

6 PRAY FOR OUR HEROES IN THE MILITARY 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. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS The Office of Vocations invites you to pray from 3:00pm -3:30pm on Sunday, April 22 for a generous response to God s call to all vocations - especially to the priesthood and religious life. Catholic Charities extends their deepest gratitude to the parishioners of Holy Rosary. The grand total for the Cans Lenten Project was over 1000 pounds of donated food. Your contributions serve those in need THANK YOU for your generosity! FORGIVEN & SET FREE: HEALING AFTER ABORTION A 10-week Bible Study for those seeking healing after an abortion experience. The first session in central Houston. Contact the Office of Pro-Life to attend or for more information about other opportunities to heal after abortion. SAVED BY THE ONE WHO WAS REJECTED Some city teenagers often scorn and reject farm kids. Yet it s no exaggeration to say that humanity owes its life to farmers who care for the world s crops and livestock. This week s scriptures remind us that Jesus was as rejected as a shepherd, a farm boy, yet we owe our very lives to Him. In this Sunday s reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Peter tells the people that salvation comes through Jesus Christ, the one who was rejected. In John s letter we hear that we have become God s beloved children through Jesus, whom the world did not know. Lastly, in the Gospel Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Will you join Jesus in laying down your life for God s beloved flock? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. INSTRUMENTS OF GOD S MERCY 2018 Diocesan Services Fund

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7 DISCOVER THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6:30pm-9:30pm 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 TUITION ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITY A family seeking a Catholic Education for their child should not be deterred by cost. Please help make a Catholic education accessible to all no matter their financial state. Holy Rosary program. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated. Your gift is a gift of confidence in all that a Catholic education provides. BAZAAR WOOD DONATIONS NEEDED Pecan, Live Oak, Post Oak NO Water Oak Call Jesse Sandoval at to pick up wood. AT WORK Christianity is the spirit of Jesus Christ at work in the world. Anonymous WOMEN SEEKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6:00pm-9:00pm 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 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Most languages take the name for this fifty-day season from the Lord s Passover: Pasqua in Italian, Pâques in French, Paach in Dutch, Pascha in Greek and Russian. English has a much newer name, the name of a pagan goddess, Eoster. For centuries before Christianity took hold, in both Germany and Britain the spring equinox was dedicated to her and the concepts of fertility and the Sun King s chariot, and ending the reign of winter. She had a magical companion, a rabbit who hid eggs in the fields to coax plants and animals to rebirth. It was believed that Eoster once came across a bird with broken wings and saved it by turning it into a rabbit - an egg-laying rabbit at that! Although they were baptized, most people didn t take to the new Latin name (Pascha Domini) too easily, and kept calling the spring equinox by the old accustomed name. For good measure, they kept a pagan name for Christmas, too: Yule. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Art with Heart supports San Jose Clinic s legacy of Studio 3118 Harrisburg Boulevard Together in Holiness Marriage Conference Saturday, May 5, :30AM to 3:30PM Two Locations: St. Laurence in Sugar Land, and St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands Adoration, & Reconciliation. Featured speakers are Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. and Patty Schneier, on parenting and virtue for men and for women. On-site childcare is available (2-12yrs), pre-registration required. Cost: $59/couple or $35/individual. Scholarships are also available. See togetherinholiness.org or th@forlifeandfamily.org.

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

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Church (281) 342-3089 School (281) 342-5813 www.hrccr.com Father William D. Bartniski, Pastor Brick Hodge, Deacon Charlie Buhay, Deacon