Sunday, August 14, 2016 Twentieth 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 www.stjta.org Scan the image to go to our website.
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 STAFF 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 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: (Cindy Giacona) cgiacona@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (John Blaser)..johnjohanna08@yahoo.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: (Jose Ruvalcaba).joseruval@yahoo.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz) Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)...vercherc@yahoo.com Joyce Ramos, Jeff Harris, Ma lde Concio, Joshua Jones, Gary Mokry, Carl Borders, Jose Alvarez, Sylvia Kohanski, Richard J. Horwedel, Laura Lopez, Carl Wrobel., Geoffrey Wiggins, Colleen Becwar, Cody Connelly, Richard Millet, Andrew Contreras, Olivia Rodriguez, Billie Gassen, Evelyn Callery, Tom Horwedel, Charles Presley, Todd Schultz, Edward Sanchez, Frances Bollom, Bayron Fuentes, Raquel Ragan, Rene Espinoza, Tina Burke, Adrian Steffes, Lydia Lara, Mr. Alex Perez, Donna Montalvo, Yoselin Herrera, Anniston Serrato, Joshua Jones, Patricia Schultz, Angelo Ramos, Samuel Mondragon Jr., Chona Nolasco, Rose Marie Sanchez, John Mescia, Lety Munoz, Maricela & Jonathan Mondragon, Alex Osornio, Terry Dvorak, Richard Zabawa, Valen n Aguilar, Juliana Gonzales. 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.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ACTIVITIES & READINGS THIS WEEK SUNDAY AUGUST 14 JER 38:4-6, 8-10; PS 40:2-4, 18; HEB 12:1-4; LK 12:49-53 7:30 a.m. Blood Drive (Parish Hall) 7:30 a.m. Mass - Kyle Willis + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Alida MacLean 11:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 12:00 p.m. Jesus of Nazareth Pilgrimages (St. James Room) 1:00 p.m. Misa - Connie Chicas + MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary REV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB;PS 45:10-12, 16; 1COR 15:20-27; LK 1:39-56 ***PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED*** ***NO ADORATION*** 8:00 a.m. Mass - Anita Cardenas + TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 EZ 28:1-10; DT 32:26-28, 30, 35CD-36AB; MT 19:23-30 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Joaquin Avalos + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 9:00 a.m. Catholicism Classes (St. James Room) 7:00 p.m. Taller de Dones y Carismas (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Classes (St. James Room) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 EZ 34:1-11; PS 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6; MT 20:1-16 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Dora Garza 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Confession THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 EZ 36:23-28; PS 51:12-15, 18-19; MT 22:1-14 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Fr. Charles J. Samperi 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Taller de Oracion y Vida (Disciple Room) 7:00 p.m. Taller de Oracion y Vida (Disciple Room) FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 EZ 37:1-14; PS 107:2-9; MT 22:34-40 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - John Regelski + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Memorial fs St. Bernard Abbot & Doctor of the Church EZ 43:1-7AB; PS 85:9-14; MT 23:1-12 3:30 p.m. Confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Carmen Mar nez + Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time This Jubilee Year of Mercy bids us to share our own experience of Jesus mercy with those on what Pope Francis calls the peripheries - people who feel marginalized, even unwelcome inviting them to come home. But with all this mercy, why today s mayhem? Do you think I have come to establish peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division (Luke 12:51). Jesus breaks down those breakups in painful detail parents, children, even in-laws. Against appears eight times in five verses. Jeremiah faced death for bearing witness (Jeremiah 38:4). Can t we bear at least a small share of the sometimes merciless cost of sharing mercy? The Letter to the Hebrews warns us, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and so great a cloud of witnesses, lest we grow weary and lose heart as we run the race that lies before us (Hebrews 12:1-3). After all, for the sake of the joy that lay before him, Jesus endured the cross (12:2). Can t we endure our small crosses for the sake of sharing mercy? OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd Sunday of every month. On the weekend of August 20th and 21st, please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expiration date. This benefits those most needy in our community. DO YOU WANT TO DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH? Join us here at St. James for a spiritual growth and education opportunity with Bishop Robert Barron and his much acclaimed 10 part DVD series entitled: Catholicism We are meeting for 5 more consecutive Tuesdays (9am & 7pm) in the St. James Room. Presented by Mr. Peter Wood. DON T MISS IT!!!
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH -DIOCESAN NEWS ST. MARY S CATHOLIC CHURCH 122 nd Labor Day Weekend Homecoming & Country Bazaar ~~~~~~ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 8227 CR 205, Plantersville, TX Everyone is welcomed to attend the St. Mary s Catholic Church s 122nd Annual Labor Day weekend Old-Fashioned Country Church Bazaar on Sunday, September 4, 2016, featuring a BBQ dinner beginning at 10:30am. The day s events will include children s rides, crafts, booths & games for kids & adults, live auction at 1pm, tours of our 1917 German Painted Church & live entertainment for dancing throughout the day by local performers. St. Mary s is located on FM 1774, 2-1/2 miles north of Hwy. 105 on CR 205. For more information, call the parish office at 936-894-2223 or visit our website at www.smsj.org. ''FAITH & REASON'' By John Boyer Thursday, August 25th at Grimaldi's in The Woodlands 7:00pm Drinks, Dinner & Fellowship 7 :30pm Speaker Presentation All Young Adults (ages 18-39) are welcome to join For more information contact info @jp2youngadults.org, or visiwww.jp2youngadults.org -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Sign up for Online Giving by visiting www.stjta.org DSF 2016 ~ GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST SPRING, TEXAS Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending August 7, 2016 Regular Collection (219 env) $ 11,030.50 Maintenance Fund (132 env) $ 3,383.30 Mailed in contributions: $ 1,405.00 Online Giving: $ 3,926.62 Office Misc: $ 1,756.80 Total: $ 21,501.50 Attendance: 2046 SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund 5th Sunday: Social Ministry Parish Goal for 2016: $90,000.00 Amount Paid: $ 59,152.16 Amount Pledged: $ 76,772.00 # of participants: 297 % paid at: 65.72% Report date: 08/08/2016 Jeff Cavins, noted speaker and creator of The Great Adventure Bible Study Program, will present Walking Toward Eternity; Making Choices for Today on Friday and Saturday, September 16th and 17th at Sacred Heart Parish in Conroe. His Friday night program, Living the Life You Don t Have Time For will be in the church sanctuary at 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, from 7-9 pm, and his Saturday seminar will be from 9am 3pm in the Parish Life Center, 704 Old Montgomery Road, Conroe, 77301. The cost for both events is $40 per person and includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Call the parish office at 936-756-8186 for more information; to receive a registration form, contact MM Coyle, AFF Chair, at marymargaretcoyle @gmail.com or call 936-537-4423. Babysitting will be available through the parish office.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Faith Formation News ***There will be a meeting for parents of children enrolled in Faith Formation on Wednesday, August 24th at 7:00pm*** 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 nights every other Friday from 7pm - 9pm in the Parish Hall. Join us for snacks, activities, and 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 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the JPII Room. MORE PARISH NEWS The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Monday, August 15, 2016. Mass will be offered at 8am. Join St. James the Apostle Catholic Church Forum on Facebook. BAPTISM CLASS The English baptism class for the first Saturday in September has been re-scheduled to Saturday, August 27th (8am-12pm) due to Labor Day weekend. Please contact the parish office at 281-353-5053 for any questions Let s Get Involved with Faith Formation We welcome any parents, seniors and young adults to come on board with St. James Faith Formation Ministry. We will use music, crafts, drama, games, scripture and group sharing. Come aboard and share your talents with the children of our parish. The commitment will be once a month starting September May from 6-7:30. If you re interested, please contact Rachel in our Faith Formation Office at 281 353-5053 with the grade level you re interested in assisting with. Singers and Musicians Needed Do you have a talent for singing or playing an instrument, and a desire to use your talent in service to God and others? Then we have a place for you in the St. James music ministry. We are recruiting new choir members to sing at 9am or 11am masses, cantors, accompanists and instrumentalists. We also need children to sing at the Children s Masses on the second Sunday of each month. The commitment is to attend at most one practice a week and arrive at church 30 minutes before Mass. In return, we will help you develop your skills, show off your talent, and make beautiful music among friends. Contact Brian O Neill by emailing music@stjta.com or leave a message at 281-353-5053x123 to set up an audition. Projectionists also wanted.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH MINISTERIO HISPANO SPRING, TEXAS (Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones) Fin de Semana del 7 de agosto 2016 Colecta Regular (219 sobres) $ 11,030.50 Reducción de la deuda (132 env) $ 3,383.30 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 1,405.00 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 3,926.62 Office Misc: $ 1,756.80 Total: $ 21,501.50 Asistencia: 2046 SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda 5o domingo: MInisterio Social GRUPO DE ORACION GUIADOS POR EL ESPIRITU SANTO IGLESIA SAINT JAMES TE INVITAN A TENER UN ENCUENTRO PERSON- AL CON DIOS, A TRAVES DEL RETIRO DE NUE- VA VIDA QUE SE IMPARTIRA LOS DIAS: SABADO, AGOSTO 20, 2016 8:30 6:00 PM DOMINGO, AGOSTO 21, 2016 8:30 5:00 PM (ASISTIREMOS A MISA DE 1:00 PM) (IMPORTANTE ASISTIR LOS DOS DIAS) LUGAR: PARISH HALL (SALON GRANDE) PARROQUIA SAINT JAMES ENTRADA: GRATIS ALMUERZO: $10 POR LOS DOS DIAS (Pagan solo adultos) HABRA CUIDADO DE NIÑOS DE 4 10 AÑOS UNICAMENTE. JESUS TE ESPERA, NO FALTES!! Visite nuestra pagina renovada al www.stjta.org y reunase con nosotros en el foro de Facebook. La colecta de víveres de la parroquia es el tercer n de semana de cada mes. La próxima colecta es el 20 y 21 de agosto. Favor de traer comes bles que aún no hayan caducado (expirado) para beneficiar a los más necesitados de nuestra parroquia. Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia www.stjta.org SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2016 VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO Meta de la parroquia 2016: $90,000.00 Pagado: $ 59,152.16 Promesa: $ 76,772.00 # de participantes: 297 % pagado: 65.39% Fecha: 08/08/2016 NO se olvide de anotar la cantidad de su donacion en sus sobres dominicales cada semana para darle el credito apropiado CLASE BAUTISMAL La clase bautismal del primer sábado del mes de septiembre se ha movido para el 27 de agosto (8am a 12pm) con motivo del fin de semana de Labor Day. Comuníquese a la oficina de la parroquia al 281-353-5053 para cualquier pregunta.
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