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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) 7:00pm -9:00pm 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 STAFF Therese Thomason Ext. 123 Director of Music tthomason@stjta.com Brian O Neill Ext. 123 Music Ministry Coordinator Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com 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. 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) - 295-3167 myparishcounseling.com/stjta Couples for Christ/FFL: (Norma Lopez)..lopez8424@sbcglobal.net 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 Adrian Steffes, Bill Walton, Jennifer Alam, Mikeisha Brown, Jennifer Joyce, Nick Mescia, Todd Schultz, Albert Creado, Pat Schultz, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Juliana Ramos, Jose Garcia, Silvana Arnold, Nydia Tramell, Chester Kimbrell, Valerie Chapa Gates, Alexis Waters, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Tony Rodriguez, Benilde Salazar, Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Perales, Francisca Rodriguez, John Man a, Donald Davis, Barbara Kallus, Pat Gore, Haley, D Jon Bollom, Tinus Grant, Alex Grant, Teddy Yacob, Linda Harris, Carol Mansell, Sean & Brenda Jenkins, Qwen Washington, Denise Vohsen, Jonathon Creado, Edith C. Abrego, George Hawkins, Richard Robbins, Teresa Holstein, Catherine Stamper, Geoffery Wiggins, Pa y Ferrel, John Lyke, Norma Mar n, Maria (Bibi) Medrano, Gina Wolff, Amy Harris. 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.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 TWENTY - FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SIR 27:30 28:7; PS 103:1-4, 9-12; ROM 14:7-9; MT 18:21-35 7:30 a.m. Mass - Lionel A. Patton + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Anita Zepeda + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Clay Brandenburg 1:00 p.m. Misa - Juanita Tapia + 2:00 p.m. Couples for Christ (Parish Hall) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 1TM 2:1-8; PS 28:2, 7-9; LK 7:1-10 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. AFF Event Symbolon: Living the Faith (St. James Room) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 1TM 3:1-13; PS 101:1-3, 5-6; LK 7:11-17 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. John Man a 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 7:00 p.m. Crecimientos (Parish Hall) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Memorial of Sts Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, & Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs 1TM 3:14-16; PS 111:1-6; LK 7:31-35 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Shirley Gerardi + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. St. James Bible Study (St. James Room) 6:00 p.m. Faith Forma on (Parish Hall) 6:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/confession 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Night 7:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Night THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and evangelist EPH 4:1-7, 11-13; PS 19:2-5; MT 9:9-13 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Mr. & Mrs. Nat Davis Jr. + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Symbolon 1 en Español (St. James Room) 9:00 a.m. Deanery Mee ng (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Choir Prac ce FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1TM 6:2C-12; PS 49:6-10, 17-20; LK 8:1-3 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Clyde Osborn + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. AHG Service Day (JP II Room) 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion - Assembly (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 1TM 6:13-16; PS 100:1B-5; LK 8:4-15 3:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Aurelio Rodriguez III + I am thankful and so proud of those who turned out to help. God bless you and all who so generously donated items for our brothers and sisters in need. We will continue to accept donations of cleaning supplies, baby items and toiletries. Thanks to those who donated to the Harvey Fund. ~ Fr. Charlie Dear Parish Family, Almost 40 years ago the members of the building committee for the founding of St. James were reviewing the plans for the new church. The original plans called for the construction of a bell tower. When the time for the construction arrived, there were no funds left for the tower so that the idea was scrapped. We have decided to resurrect the project, which would provide a new bell tower for St. James. Currently, we have $15,000 donated to the project. We are in need of approximately $27,257 to complete the construction and instillation of the tower. Those who donate $100 or more will have their family name listed on a plaque so that they will be remembered in perpetual memory. If you would like to donate to the worthwhile project please speak with Deacon Ray or myself either before or after the mass or please feel free to contact one of us during office hours. We look forward to hearing from you. May God bless you for your consideration and generosity to this worthwhile endeavor. ~ Fr Charlie We offer our condolences to Therese Thomason on the passing of her aunt, Jane Bohrer. May all the faithful departed rest in peace.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending September 10, 2017 Regular Collection (237 env) $ 11,775.36 Hurricane Harvey Collection $ 6,354.31 Mailed in contributions: $ 1,690.00 Online Giving: $ 4,232.62 Office Misc: $ 2,429.72 Bell Tower Donation $ 285.00 Total: $ 25,482.01 Attendance: 2262 SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund 5th Sunday: Social Ministry Sign up for Online Giving by visiting www.stjta.org DSF 2017 ~ GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST Update Membership Information We are updating our parish records. Does our parish database have your family membership records correct? It is that time for us to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in your family over the past year. Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record? If you have not already informed the parish office, please call us at 281-353-5053. You can also go online (www.stjta.org) to update your information or send us an email with your changes. Parish Goal for 2017: $ 90,000.00 Amount Paid: $ 81,773.47 Amount Pledged: $ 95,225.25 # of participants: 292 % paid at: 90.86% Report date: 09/11/2017 Join St. James the Apostle Catholic Church Forum on Facebook And visit our web site at: www.stjta.org Do you have the St. James parish app on you phone? Go to myparishapp and download it for FREE.
TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Faith Formation News 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: 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. MORE PARISH NEWS - MORE DIOCESAN NEWS Catholic Counseling for Parishioners At St. James, we are working with Rejoice Parish Counseling to offer professional counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Learn more about our Parish Counseling Services at www.myparishcounseling.com/stjta or call (844) 295-3167. Now taking appointments. The 2017 Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass honoring couples celebrating their Silver (25th) Anniversary of marriage in the Catholic Church will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Co- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3 pm. The 50 th Anniversary will be on October 24 th, 2017 at the Co- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3pm. Whether or not a couple attends the ceremony, they are eligible to receive a special recognition. Registration will close on September 15, 2017 for the 25 th and October 15 th, 2017 for the 50 th.however, you may attend the special mass and register at the entrance of the Co- Cathedral. Reserved seating will be limited. Should you arrive when the reserved space is taken, please seat anywhere else in the Church. Each couple will be able to bring a maximum of 6 family members or friends to the Mass. If you register on that day, acknowledgements of your anniversary will be mail after verification of your sacramental marriage is confirmed. Please call 713-391-2631 for more info.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO El Grupo Formación de Fe empezará la serie en video Symbolon I: Conociendo la Fe del programa Formed (Formado) el día jueves, 21 de septiembre de las 9-11 AM en la sala St. James. La serie consiste de 10 secciones. La primera sección es El Camino de Fe. Los esperamos. No se la pierdan. NECESITAMOS SU AYUDA ~ Querida Familia Parroquial, Hace casi 40 años los miembros del comité de construcción para la fundación de St. James estaban revisando los planes para la Iglesia nueva". Los planes originales requerían la construcción de un campanario. Cuando llegó el momento de la construcción, no quedaban fondos para la torre, de modo que la idea fue desechada. Hemos decidido resucitar el proyecto, que proporcionaría un nuevo campanario para St. James. Actualmente, contamos con $15,000 dólares en donaciones para el proyecto. Necesitamos aproximadamente $27,257 para completar la construcción e instalación de la torre. Aquellos que donen $100 o más tendrán su apellido escrito sobre una placa para que sean recordados en memoria perpetua. Si Usted desea donar al proyecto, por favor hable con el Diácono Ray o conmigo antes o después de la misa. O si desea, no dude en ponerse en contacto con uno de nosotros durante las horas de oficina. Que Dios los bendiga por su consideración y generosidad a este esfuerzo tan valioso. Padre Charlie para actualizar la información de cada feligrés. Es hora de actualizar nuestra base de datos con cualquier cambio, adición o supresión que pueda haber ocurrido en SU familia durante el último año. Ha cambiado su número telefónico? Se ha cambiado de domicilio? O se está preparando para mudarse pronto? Viven todos sus hijos en casa y son todos incluidos en su registro? Si aún no nos ha informado sobre estos cambios, favor de comunicarse a la oficina parroquial al 281-353-5053. También puede ir a www.stjta.org para actualizar su información o envíenos un correo electrónico con sus cambios. GRUPO DE ORACION JESUS VIDA ETERNA Te invitan a la Asamblea de Oracion y Alabanza. Cada Viernes de 7pm - 9pm en el Salón Parroquial. Cristo Jesús te espera!! Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia www.stjta.org
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