Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World 22800 Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX 77373 Office 281-353-5053 * Fax 281-355-8847 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston www.stjta.org
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 csamperi@stjta.com Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 dcnray@stjta.com Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 dcnalfonso@stjta.com Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 dcnpaul@stjta.com Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 dcnart@stjta.com Fr. Thomas Rayan Hospital Ministry STAFF Therese Thomason Ext. 123 Director of Music tthomason@stjta.com Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com 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) - 295-3167 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 JOIN US: St. James the Apostle Catholic Church Forum >https://www.facebook.com/ groups/601777516540623/ Download for FREE to connect to St. James at your Appstore. Or visit our web site at: www.stjta.org PARISH INFORMATION Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm Fridays: 9am - 1pm 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.
READINGS AND ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE DN 7:13-14; PS 93:1-2, 5; RV 1:5-8; JN 18:33B-37 7:30 a.m. Mass - Diana Cavezza + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. Mass - Ramon Rosa + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Int. Familia Morales MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 RV 14:1-5; PS 24:1-6; LK 21:1-4 6:15 p.m. Apologe c s II (Disciple Room) 7:00 p.m. Adora on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 RV 14:14-19; PS 96:10-13; LK 21:5-11 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Bobby Baham Jr. + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. True Devo on to the Blessed Mother Mary (Disciple Rm) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 RV 15:1-4; PS 98:1-3AB, 7-9; LK 21:12-19 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Sr. Adeline O Donahue 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Agrupacion de Esposas Cris anas (Disciple Room) 10:00 a.m. St. James Morning Bible Study (St. James Room) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 RV 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9A; PS 100:1B-5; LK 21:20-28 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Brad Baker + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. True Devo on to the Blessed Mother Mary(Disciple Rm) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle ROM 10:9-18; PS 19:8-11; MT 4:18-22 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Nade Peters + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Asamblea de Oracion (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 RV 22:1-7; PS 95:1-7AB; LK 21:34-36 3:00 p.m. Monthly Mee ng Zona San Juan (JP II Room) 3:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Shirley Rodriguez + FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT IS DECEMBER 2nd ~ Lighting and blessing of the Advent candles. PARISH ADVENT RECON- CILIATION SERVICE ~ will be at Christ the Good Shepherd combined with St. Edward on Tuesday, Dec 4th at 6pm. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION is Saturday, December 8th (Holy Day of Obligation) ~ Mass will be celebrated at 8am. CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE ~ Will be during the weekend of December 15th & 16th at all Masses. Please bring an unwrapped toy and place it at the altar. Monetary donations like cash, checks, and/or gift cards are accepted. If you re a registered parishioner and need assistance with toys this Christmas, please call the Parish Office beginning November 26th. Come join Family Fun Night in celebrating the Feast of St Nick Mass on December 6th. Come, celebrate this great saint and even get to meet him! Make sure to leave your shoes in the narthex during Mass so St. Nick can give you a treat! Mobil Blood Drive Unit will be here at St. James on Sunday, December 9th, 8am -12:30pm. God, I have a problem Me! Child, I have the answer Me. Plan on making a retreat at Holy Name Retreat Center with your parish on January 18-20, 2019 and find answers to some of the questions you may have been asking. A past retreatant: "I was very stressed prior to my retreat and felt somewhat overwhelmed. I am leaving with a sense of peace and calmness. Thank you." Phone Billy Mayo 281 814-5397, to get registration information or call the Retreat Center at 713-464-0211. BULLETIN REQUESTS Can be sent to: mthrift@stjta.com TWO WEEKS prior to publication. Please keep this in mind when you have an announcement to submit for posting.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS -STEWARDSHIP The Collection Information was not available at time of printing. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting www.stjta.org A Tax-Savings Way to Help St. James the Apostle Parish IRA owners have the option of satisfying their required minimum distribution (RMD) with an easy-to-arrange IRA gift to qualified nonprofit organizations, like St. James the Apostle Parish. Here s what you need to know about IRA charitable rollover gifts: You must be 70 ½ or older when you make your gift. You can transfer up to $100,000 annually without triggering income tax. There is no minimum amount required. You can use your gift to satisfy some or all of your RMD. Your IRA custodian must make the distribution directly to the charity. Your IRA gift will pass to the parish tax-free, so 100% can be used to support both mission and ministry. ***For more information please contact Deacon Ray (dcnray@stjta.com) or Fr. Charlie (csamperi@stjta.com)*** 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 281-353-5053 and we will add that name to the prayer list in the Bulletin. We will pray every day for those on the prayer list. Javier Pulido, Samantha Mescia, Mark Pulido, Nick Mescia, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Luis Pastor, Tony Rodriguez, Mary K. Leland, Drake Mitchell, Amelia Adams, Wesley Regitz, Deanna Driver, Mary Lee Thompson, Javier Galindo, Laura Jones, Paloma Jimenez, Viviana Jaramillo, Michael Jaramillo, Jacob Munoz, Kassie Fre y, M.J. Williams, Jesus Galvan, Connie Rodebaugh, Carol Knaak, Teri Benitez, Sue Donnell, Geoffrey Frank Wiggins, Delia Gu errez, Jorge Jorgon, Raquel Ragan, Bobbie Temple, Madeline Quinones, Donna Nevlud, Innolencio Celeridad, Ryleigh Gonzalez, Jeremy Rogers, Alberto Creado, Jeremiah Alam, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Lisa Guentert, Victoria Ramos, Cruz Ramos, Kelley Hvisdos, Frank Paul Hvizdos, Jennifer Alam, Jaro Nevlud, Rosalina Ramos, Frank Moreno.
THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Faith Formation News ***Wednesday, November 28th, Faith Formation Grades 9th - 12th will meet at 6pm in the Parish Hall.*** ***All Grades (6th 12th) will next meet on Dec. 11th at 6pm.*** For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com Coordinator of Faith Formation: Noemy Perez - nperez@stjta.com Coordinator of Faith Formation: Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation - Please call office with questions. Youth Ministry: AJ Bituin - ajbituin@stjta.com 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. RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Are you not baptized and thinking you would like to become a baptized Catholic? Are you thinking of becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone interested in the Catholic faith? Or you have been away from the Catholic faith and would like to inquire on returning to the faith? RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process of educational formation and spiritual formation by which adults become full members in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. We invite all those who are not baptized, those who are baptized in other faiths, and those baptized in the Catholic faith that would like to increase their knowledge in Catholicism. 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. 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) Anyone interested in learning more about the possibility of joining the Roman Catholic Church or is interested in increasing their adult faith formation are invited to contact the Parish Office at 281-353-5053. 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
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO Grupo de Oración; Jesús Vida Eterna Le invitan a participar en la Asamblea de Oración. Cada Viernes de 7-9 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial. Acompañanos; JESUS TE ESPERA!! Peregrinaje a Fatima y Medjugorje Director Espiritual Rev. Jesus Lizalde Mayo 19-28-2019 precio $3,499.00 Por persona, para mas info llamar al iglesia de Guadalupe 281-428-1506 Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia www.stjta.org Consejería Católica para Feligreses Necesita usted sanación emocional? Está usted desanimado por causa de sus relaciones con los que ama? Este es el momento para que reciba la ayuda y la sanación que usted necesita. St. James se ha unido con Rejoice Counseling Apostolate para ofrecer en esta iglesia servicios de consejería individual, matrimonial, y de familias en inglés y en español. A los miembros de la parroquia y a sus familias les damos un descuento por los servicios basados en su situación económica. Para más información o para sacar una cita llame al (844) 295-3167 o visite www.myparishcounseling.com/stjta
515166 St. James the Apostle 22800 Aldine-Westfield Road Spring, TX 77373 Contact: Maria Thrift mthrift@stjta.com Software: Pub 2013 AAXI Windows 8 Transmit: Monday afternoons SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: