Sunday, October 18, 2015 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time 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 Scan the image to go to our website.
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.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 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. 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 Rene Ramon Ext. 115 dcnramon@stjta.com Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 dcnart@stjta.com PASTORAL STAFF Don Nguyen, Director of Music Ext. 123 dnguyen@stjta.com Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com BULLETIN DEADLINE All 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. 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: (Paula Willis)..pj_willis@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (Joel Santa Cruz) el_winnie@sbcglobal.net El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos).jpsalm91@yahoo.com Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)...stjamesffn@gmail.com Grupo de Oración: (Maria Esther Alvarez) Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba) Respect Life: (Deacon Rene Ramon).dcnramon@stjta.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz) Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Be y Frey)...bobet1426@yahoo.com Hannah Henry, Raymond & Michelle Vera Jr., Pat Schultz, Zeny Naguit, Gail Nevlud, Mary Ahr, Erin Musick, Yolanda Deleon, Moone, Don Casper, Florine Gates, Saul Mar nez, David Salazar, Geraldine Hvizdos, Denise Fayard, Laura Lopez, Imelda Aucoin, Rosa Serrato, Rosa Henry, Albert & Sylvia Rivera, Albert Medina, Gary Mokry, Bobby Landry, Jim Fayard Wayne & Fara Isaacs Family, Liz Treybig, Arnold Alvarez, Richard Robbins, Butch Moore, Celia Oviedo, Ron Brown, George Lopez, Nicole M. Hendrix, Velma Sanchez, Edward Sanchez, Raquel Ragan, Carol Kea ng, Marissa Fernandez, Maria Mondragon, Fernanda Mondragon, Elena M. Richards, Tim Sehrock, Steve Smith, Mary Shannon, Art Gu errez, Sarah Granados, Evelyn Callery, Solomon Alam, Ada Alam, Albert Creado, Samantha, Bessie Sowell, Nirupa Prasad, Lydia Weatherby, Eunice Perusic, Keresa Richardson. We offer our condolences to the Weatherby family on the death of Lydia Weatherby. May all the faithful departed rest in peace.
THE 29th SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME ACTIVITIES & READINGS THIS WEEK SUNDAY, OCT 18 29th SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME IS 53:10-11;PS 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; HEB 4:14-16; MK 10:35-45 7:30 a.m. Mass - Int. Adam & Daniela Grugel 9:00 a.m. Mass - Lupe Rodriguez + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Souls in Purgatory 1:00 p.m. Misa (Español) - Marta Buruca Mendoza + MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 St. John de Brébeuf & St. Isaac Jogues & companions ROM 4:20-25;LUKE 1:69-75; LK 12:13-21 8:00 a.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Adoration 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Meeting (Parish Hall) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 St. Paul of the Cross ROM 5:12, 15B, 17-19, 20B-21; PS 40:7-8A, 8B-9, 10, 17; LK 12:35-38 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Bud Stuhlreyer + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring Timers (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. AHG Troop Meetings (JP II Room) 7:00 p.m. Crecimientos (Parish Hall) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 ROM 6:12-18; PS 124:1B-8; LK 12:39-48 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Nevlud Family + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (St. James Room) 6:30 p.m. Confession 7:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Night (JP II Room) 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Night (Parish Hall) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 St. John Paul II, Pope ROM 6:19-23; PS 1:1-4 AND 6; LK 12:49-53 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass Int. Laura Lopez 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (St. James Rm) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Committee Meeting (JP II Room) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 St. John of Capistrano ROM 7:18-25A; PS 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94; LK 12:54-59 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass Int. Deacon Art Zepeda 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, OCT 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret ROM 8:1-11; PS 24:1B-2, 3-4AB, 5-6; LK 13:1-9 8:00 a.m. Scrapbooking Ministry (St. James Room) 9:30 a.m. Spanish Baptism (Narthex) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Int. Deacon Art & Virgie Zepeda Gospel Activity of the Week for Families Make a helping-hand coupon. On the coupon, write one thing you will do to help someone in your family. Cut the coupon out and give it to the person you will help. In 1972 Pope Paul VI revised several ministries and minor clerical orders. One ministry that was preserved was the ministry of the instituted acolyte. While the term acolyte is at times used when referring to young men and women who assist at the altar (altar servers), the ministry of acolyte is a permanent institution. Because the ministry has its roots in the formation of ordained clergy, the ministry is reserved to men. The instituted acolyte is appointed to assist the deacon and serve the priest in the celebration of the liturgy. He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion serving only when sufficient ordinary ministers are not available. Men must be at least 21 years of age, fully initiated and living an exemplary Christian way of life, with no impediments to sacramental reception, (e.g. if married, one must be in valid marital union recognized by the Church). For more information please contact Deacon Ray in the parish office. There will be a special blessing given to all expecting mothers at all Masses on the weekend of October 24th and 25th. VETERANS APPRECIATION DINNER SIGN-UP Stop by the Narthex after all Masses on the weekend of October 24th-25th to register yourself and a guest. The dinner will be on Sunday, November 15th at 3:00pm. Remember,,,Daylight Savings Time will end on Sunday, November 1st
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MORE PARISH NEWS -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending October 11, 2015 Regular Collection (235 env) $ 10,330.75 Mailed in contributions: $ 4,938.77 Online Giving: 10/5-11/04/2015 $ 3,397.62 Total: $ 18,667.14 Let's give thanks and help those in need this year. St James Family Fun Night ministry will be having its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 21 & 22 at all Masses. Please bring new food items to Mass that weekend. Donations of money and gift cards will also be accepted and appreciated. Some of the items needed include: Bisquick, Corn Meal Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar Canned Pie Filling, Pie Crust Mix, Canned Pumpkin Jello, Pudding Mix Canned Veggies (green beans, corn) Yams, Marshmallows Stuffing Mix, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Mac&Cheese Canned Cranberries, Fruit Cocktail, Canned Fruit Canned Gravy, Broth, Canned Milk Canned Ham Salt, Pepper, Spices "In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." -Thessalonians 5:18 Attendance: 2004 SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Debt Reduction 5th Sunday: Social Ministry Sign up for Online Giving by visiting www.stjta.org DSF 2015 ~ GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST Parish Goal for 2015: $87,000.00 Amount Paid: $83,677.00 Amount Pledged: $93,243.30 # of participants: 300 % paid at: 96.18% Report date: 10/12/2015 OCTOBER 18TH CATECHISM Q &A Q. Which of the Three Persons of the Blessed Trinity is recognized as the Creator? A. God the Father is recognized at the Creator, yet the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one and indivisible, and are together the source of Creation (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 316). Read the Catechism! Go to: vatican.va/archive/eng0015/_index.htm Source: Faith Fusion: Knowing, Loving, and Serving Christ and the Catholic Church (Our Sunday Visitor)
28TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Faith Formation News *** CLASSES THIS WEEK ARE FOR 6th - 7th - 8th GRADE *** For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 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: David Dziena ddziena@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: A.J. Bituin ajbituin@stjta.com Youth Ministry News High School Youth Nights: All parishioners in High School are welcome to attend our youth nights each Wednesday from 7:30-9pm in the parish hall. Join us for dinner, activities, and fellowship. Bring a friend! Upcoming meetings are October 21st, and 28th Junior High Youth Nights: All parishioners in Junior High School are welcome to join our Junior High youth nights. Come for food, games, and fun. Upcoming meetings are from 7-8:30pm on October 28th, Nov. 11th, and Dec. 9th in the JPII Room (behind the church building). -DIOCESAN NEWS Beautiful new English Gregorian Chant for today s Liturgy. Timeless Latin classics Chant unites our voice and soul in the prayer of the new English Liturgy. St. Basil s School of Gregorian Chant invites you to a Fall Short Course in Gregorian Chant. Join beginners and experienced on four Saturday mornings and afternoons starting October 31 through November 21, in the beautiful Chapel of St. Basil at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas. For program, registration and tuition: Visit our website: www.chantschool.org Contact Lowell A. Davis: 281 855 2358. Frassati Catholic High School Open House: Sunday, November 8 Frassati Catholic High School will host its Admissions Open House on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students will be on hand to provide information, give tours of the campus, and answer questions. To register, visit frassaticatholic.org/open-house. If you are unable to attend the Open House, other tours and shadow opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a visit at 832-616-3227 or admissions@frassaticatholic.org. In the Footsteps of Christ: Read about, discuss, and explore what it means to walk in Christ s footsteps. Young Adult Small group Bible Study. Tuesday Nights, 7:30-9pm 6 week series, October 20th-November 24th St. Edward Catholic Church, Rooms 23 &24 Cost: $8 for the mandatory study book, sponsorship is available upon request. We will be doing a women's class in one room and a men's class in another room. Please text, call, or email Dagny with any ques ons: Call 832-338-0123 OR email: jp2cyam@gmail.com The tour of the major relics of St. Maria Goretti will be coming to Texas! Nov. 4th they will be at the St. Theresa Church, Nov. 5th at the Catholic Charismatic Center, and Nov. 6th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Please go to: mariagoretti.com for more info.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO (Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones) Fin de Semana del 11 de octubre 2015 Colecta Regular (235 sobres) $ 10,330.75 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 4,938.77 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 3,397.62 Total: $ 18,667.14 Asistencia: 2004 SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda 5o domingo: MInisterio Social En 1972 el Papa Pablo VI revisó varios ministerios y órdenes menores del clero.. Un ministerio que se conservó fue el ministerio del acólito instituido. Mientras que el término acólito es a veces usado para referirse a los hombres y mujeres jóvenes que ayudan en el altar (monaguillos), el ministerio de acólito es una institución permanente. Debido a que el ministerio tiene sus raíces en la formación de clero ordenado, el ministerio está reservado a los hombres. El acólito instituido es designado para ayudar al diácono y servir al sacerdote en la celebración de la liturgia. Él es un Ministro Extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión sirviendo sólo cuando suficientes ministros ordinarios no están disponibles. Los hombres deben tener por lo menos la edad de 21 años, totalmente entregados y estar viviendo la vida Cristiana de una manera ejemplar sin nada que los impida, por ejemplo (si es casado, tiene que estar casado por la Iglesia Católica). Para mas información, favor de comunicarse con el Diácono Ray Oden en las oficinas de la parroquia. 29no domingo del tiempo ordinario Actividad de la Semana Haga un vale de ayuda. En el vale, anote algo que hara para ayudar a alguien de su familia. Recorte el vale y entre guelo a la persona a quien ayudara. NO se olvide de anotar la cantidad de su donacion en sus sobres dominicales cada semana para darle el credito apropiado SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO Meta de la parroquia 2015: $87,000.00 Pagado: $83,677.00 Promesa: $93,243.30 # de participantes: 300 % pagado: 96.18% Fecha: 10/12/2015 Visite nuestra pagina al www.stjta.org y reunase con nosotros en el foro de Facebook. El horio de verano termina el día domingo 1o de noviembre. No se olvide de atrasar su reloj una hora.
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