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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 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. SPRING, TEXAS 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 ***Publication is done further in advance during the holiday season. Please keep this in mind and submit your announcements as soon as you can 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: VACANT 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: (Jose Ruvalcaba).joseruval@yahoo.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz) Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)...vercherc@yahoo.com 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, 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, Eunice Perusic, Keresa Richardson, Don Mar n, Jonathan Creado, Malena Trevino & Ramona Trevino, Michael Wheelis, Alex Osornio, Cipriano Miranda, Jessie Marroquin, Mary Camba, Hanah Henry, Tony Perry, Zoey Luu & Joshua Luu. We offer our condolences to the Galindo family on the death of Javier Galindo s father, Ernesto Galindo. May all the faithful departed rest in peace.
2nd Sunday of Advent ACTIVITIES & READINGS THIS WEEK SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 2ND Sunday of Advent BAR 5:1-9; PS 126:1-6; PHIL 1:4-6, 8-11; LK 3:1-6 7:30 a.m. Blood Drive 7:30 a.m. Mass - Int. Theresa Avila 9:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. Mass - Jesse Longoria + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Fernando Del Castillo + MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 St. Ambrose IS 35:1-10; PS 85:9AB AND 10-14; LK 5:17-26 8:00 a.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Adoration 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Meeting (Parish Hall) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary GN 3:9-15, 20; PS 98:1-4; EPH 1:3-6, 11-12; LK 1:26-38 7:00 a.m. Mass - Jose C. Hernandez + 9:00 a.m. Spring Timers (Parish Hall) 12:00 p.m. Mass - Jimmy Aguilar + 7:00 p.m. Mass - Ruth Martinko + 7:00 p.m. AHG Troop Meetings (JP II Room) 7:00 p.m. Crecimentos (Parish Hall) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin IS 40:25-31; PS 103:1-4, 8 AND 10; MT 11:28-30 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Raymond Hernandez + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (St. James Room) 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Night (Parish Hall) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 IS 41:13-20; PS 145:1 AND 9, 10-11, 12-13AB; MT 11:11-15 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - August Gus Sivcoski + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (St. James Room) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 St. Damasus I IS 48:17-19; PS 1:1-4 AND 6; MT 11:16-19 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Lucy Rodriguez + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Adult Book Study (St. James Room) 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe ZEC 2:14-17; JUDITH 13:18BCDE, 19; LK 1:26-38 9:30 a.m. English Baptism (Narthex) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Fausto Fuente + 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Reception (Parish Hall) Gospel Activity of the Week for Families Discuss with your family what rocks need to be cleared from your family so you will be a more loving family, working together for the Lord. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION A Holy Day of Obligation We will celebrate this Feast Day on Tuesday, December 8th. Masses will be offered at 7am, 12 Noon, and 7pm. The Parish office will be closed. Join your fellow parishioners in this new parish reading group as we study the new book, Rediscover Jesus, by Ma hew Kelly. Fridays, 9-10am (12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22) Mee ng will be held in the Saint James Room DECEMBER 6TH Small group study led by David Dziena, Adult Faith Forma on Coordinator Fee: 10.00 (one copy of book included) Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe will be Friday, December 11th at 7:00pm. Afterwards, there will be a reception in the Parish Hall. CATECHISM Q & A Q. In what sense is the Virgin Mary the Mother of the Church? A. Mary is the Mother of the Church because she gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God, who is the Head of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 973). 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)
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MORE PARISH NEWS -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending November 29, 2015 Regular Collection (223 env) $ 12,166.75 2nd Collection (142 env) $ 3,764.60 Mailed in contributions: $ 3,417.95 Online Giving: 11/23-29/2015 $ 2,092.62 Total: $ 21,441.92 Attendance: 2019 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VISIT The Altar Society will be visiting the Northwest Health and Rehabilitation Center on December 13th. We are requesting donations of magazines as well as ladies and men s socks. Please place your donations in the basket located in the Narthex. If you would like to join us, please contact Tina Robles at 353-7034. Thank you for your support of the Catholic Daughters of America s bake sale and raffle. We will be able to provide many more military members with phone cards than originally anticipated. The generosity of St. James parishoners is truly amazing. Glod bless you! Adult Confirmation Classes Being January 4! Would you like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? If you are 18 or over and have not yet received the Sacrament, please call the parish office to schedule a time to meet with Fr. Charlie or Deacon Ray prior to our first class on January 4th. Classes will take place on Monday evening from 7-8:30 beginning January 4 through March 28. Confirmation will take place on Pentecost Weekend (May 14-15 2016). 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. SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Debt Reduction 5th Sunday: Social Ministry Week Ending November 22, 2015 Online 11/16-22/2014 $2,062.62 Regular Collection and Flower Collection Combined $ 15,150.24 Total $ 17,212.86 Attendance 1935 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: $91,827.79 Amount Pledged: $95,613.30 # of participants: 303 % paid at: 105.55% Report date: 11/30/2015 OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd Sunday of every month. On the weekend of December 19th and 20th, please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expiration date. This benefits those most needy in our community.
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Faith Formation News THE DATE FOR THE DECEMBER CLASS FOR GRADES 1, 2 AND 3 HAS BEEN CHANGED TO DEC. 9TH. This is to encourage parents and children to attend the Advent Mission being held here at the church from Nov. 30-Dec 2nd. Please take advantage of this opportunity to attend this event as a family and prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. 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): VACANT CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: David Dziena ddziena@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: VACANT Youth Ministry News High School Youth Nights: All parishioners in High School are welcome to attend our Youth Nights on Wednesday, December 9th, and December 16th from 7:30-9pm in the parish hall. Join us for dinner, activities, and fellowship. Bring a friend! 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 7:00pm-8:30pm on December 9th in the JPII Room (behind the church building). -DIOCESAN NEWS Men's Discernment Retreat January 2-4 for men ages 18-35 who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood. This is an opportunity to set aside some time of silence to listen to the voice of God in your life, listen to inspiring talks and guidance for your discernment process, learn the tools of discernment, sharpen your discerning skills, and have a one-on-one visit with a priest and a seminarian. Advance telephone interview required for registration - $30 registration fee, scholarships available. Thursday, January 2, 5:00pm to Saturday, January 4, 2:00pm at St. Mary Seminary Register online at: http://www.houstonvocations.com/retreats/mens-discernmentretreat/ For more information, call 713-652-8239 or email vocations@archgh.org Women Seeking the Road Less Traveled 6:30pm 9:00pm A monthly discernment gathering for women ages 18 and older who are discerning a vocation to religious life. Meets in different convents around the archdiocese every second Thursday of the month from October to May. Program includes supper, a brief presentation and time for sharing, followed by prayer. Sisters from several religious orders who live and minister in the Archdiocese will be present. Information on sites, registration and video about program are available http:www.houstonvocations.com/gatherings/women-seeking/ 2015 ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES Monday, December 14th, at Sts. Simon & Jude, along with St. Anthony of Padua, at 6:00pm. Tuesday, December 15th at St. Ignatius, along with Prince of Peace and St. Anne at 6:30pm. Thursday, December 17th at St. Martha, along with St. Mary Magdalene and St. John of the Cross, at 6:30pm.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO (Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones) Fin de Semana del 29 de noviembre 2015 2o domingo de adviento Actividad de la Semana Comenten con sus familias sobre que piedras deben ser derribadas en su familia para que logren ser una familia ma s amorosa, que trabaja unida por el Sen or. 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. La colecta de víveres de la parroquia es el tercer n de semana de cada mes. La próxima colecta es el 19 y 20 de diciembre. Favor de traer comes bles que aún no hayan caducado (expirado) para beneficiar a los más necesitados de nuestra parroquia. Colecta Regular (223 sobres) $ 12,166.75 Colecta 5o domingo (142 sobres) $ 3,764.60 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 3,417.95 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 2,092.62 Total: $ 21,441.92 Asistencia: 2019 SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda 5o domingo: MInisterio Social Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia www.stjta.org SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO Meta de la parroquia 2015: $87,000.00 Pagado: $91,827.79 Promesa: $95,561330 # de participantes: 303 % pagado: 105.55% Fecha: 11/30/2015 La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Se celebrará el día 11 de diciembre a las 7pm aqui en nuestra parroquia. Habrá una recepción después de las Misa en el Salón Parroquial. Los esperamos! Clases de Confirmación para adultos (en Inglés) comienzan el 4 de enero! Quiere Usted recibir el sacramento de Confirmación? Si Usted tiene 18 años o más y todavía no ha recibido el Sacramento, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para programar una cita para reunirse con el Padre Charlie o Diácono Ray antes de nuestra primera clase el 4 de enero. Las clases tendrán lugar el lunes por la noche de 7 a 8:30pm iniciando el 4 de enero hasta el 28 de marzo. La Confirmación se realizará el fin de semana de Pentecostés (el 14 y 15 de mayo del 2016).
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