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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 Don Nguyen Ext. 123 Director of Music & Liturgy dnguyen@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 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: (Jose Ruvalcaba).joseruval@yahoo.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz) Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)...vercherc@yahoo.com James Rowley, Frank Moreno, Troy Hudgens, George Hawkins, Madeline Quionones, Saveria Wood, Ivan & Adriana Velasco, Carolyn Jeffrey, Richard Robbins, Jannell McCormick, Catherine Stamper, Charlo e Whitley, Elsa Alanis, Joshua Jones, Marilyn Zedlitz-Perry, Silvana Arnold, Jose M. Garcia, Steve Failla, Des ny Murray, Frank and Conchita Sandoval, Geoffrey Wiggins, Carole Stuhlreyer, Solomon Alam, Albert Creado, Bernade e Kauff, Dorothy Yannuzzi, Randy Thri, Luanne Johnson, Jeffery & Joanne Hebert, Howard Garcia, Gilberto Lopez, Hannah Henry, Janet Todd, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Johnny & Cecilia Bartkowiak, Tony Rodriguez. Ellen Anguiano, Diane Lopez, Mitchell Riner, Juanita Gonzalez, Dick Linden, Anne e & Don Highly, Terry P. Dvorak, Joann Tapia, Alan Zepeda, Jaro Nevlud. 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, APRIL 30 Third Sunday of Easter ACTS 2:14, 22-33; PS 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1PT 1:17-21; LK 24:13-35 7:00 a.m. MFCC (Parish Hall) 7:30 a.m. Mass - Donna Irwin + 9:00 a.m. Mass - David Holstein + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Int. John Michael & Karyna Shipman 1:00 p.m. Misa - Int. Mary Angela Price MONDAY, MAY 1 Monday of the Third Week of Easter ACTS 6:8-15; PS 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; JN 6:22-29 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. Who am I to Judge? (St. James Room) TUESDAY, MAY 2 Memorial of St. Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church ACTS 7:51-8:1A; PS 31:3CD-4, 6, 7B, 8A, 17, 21AB; JN 6:30-35 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Fran Valenzuela 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 9:15 a.m. Catholic Classes (St. James Room) 7:00 p.m. Catholic Classes (St. James Room) WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Feast of Sts. Philip and James, Apostles 1COR 15:1-8; PS 19:2-5; JN 14:6-14 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Chela Mescia 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:30 a.m. Rosary Makers (St. James) 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Night 7:00 p.m. Columbian Squires (Disciples Room) 7:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Night THURSDAY, MAY 4 Thursday of the Third Week of Easter ACTS 8:26-40; PS 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; JN 6:44-51 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Bobby Baham Jr. + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida (Disciple Room) 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir (Church) 7:00 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida (Disciple Room) FRIDAY, MAY 5 FIRST FRIDAY Friday of the Third Week of Easter ACTS 9:1-20; PS 117:1BC, 2; JN 6:52-59 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Carole Stuhireyer 8:30 a.m. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, MAY 6 Saturday of the Third Week of Easter ACTS 9:31-42; PS 116:12-17; JN 6:60-69 3:30 pm Reconcilia on/confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Edil Garcia + SUNDAY, MAY 7 TH WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, May 7th, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. You can find many resources to promote a culture of vocations on the USCCB Vocations webpage (www.usccb.org/vocations). Please join us 40 minutes before the 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. May 7 th Sunday Masses to pray the Rosary for an increase in vocations in the world and especially in our Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. ATTENTION GRADUATES! High school and college students graduating this spring will be honored on Sunday, May 21st at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Graduates who wish to participate, please contact Rachel Weatherby by May 15th at: rweatherby@stjta.com, or call 281-353-5053 Ext. 124. CDA Court #2308 will be hosting the Annual Spring Bake Sale and Raffle the weekend of May 6-7. This fundraiser is to raise money for our ongoing charitable projects. Delicious desserts, great raffle prizes and helping charitable causes...it doesn't get better than that! Make your plans to stop by the hall.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH -DIOCESAN NEWS Together in Holiness An Inspiring Event for Couples! May 6, 2017, 9am-3:30pm, Houston, TX You are invited to the third annual Together in Holiness marriage conference presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston! This event inspires couples to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. It includes dynamic presentations, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and Reconciliation. Speakers include the renowned Doctor Ray Guarendi EWTN s The Doctor is In!; Danielle Bean, publisher of Catholic Digest; Mary Caprio of the St. John Paul II Foundation; and Deacon Tom Vicknair, author of the One in the Lord marriage program. Registration: $49/couple thru March 30 th then $59/couple; $29/$35 individuals; $5 childcare! (limited space). Learn more and register at www.togetherinholiness.org. -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD SPRING, TEXAS Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending April 23, 2017 Regular Collection (250 env) $ 13,265.90 Mailed in contributions: $ 3,660.00 Online Giving: $ 2,842.62 Office Misc: $ 1,462.23 Total: $ 21,230.75 Attendance: 1998 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 7 Night Western Caribbean Come and sail away on a 7 night Cruise with Priest to be assigned by The Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America. Sail dates September 17th - 24th, 2017, on Royal Caribbean s Liberty of the Seas out of Galveston, Texas. Ports of Call: Roatan (Isla Roatan), Bay Islands Honduras; Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico. Prices begin at $1085.00 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350.00 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 or doug@catholiccruisesandtours.com Parish Goal for 2017: $ 90,000.00 Amount Paid: $ 45,552.25 Amount Pledged: $ 79,517.25 # of participants: 248 % paid at: 50.61% Report date: 04/24/2017
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 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
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH MINISTERIO HISPANO SPRING, TEXAS ATENCION GRADUADOS! Estudiantes de preparatoria (high school) y de la universidad que se gradúan esta primavera serán honrados el día domingo 21 de mayo en la Misa de las 9:00 a.m. Si quieres participar, por favor comunícate con Rachel Weatherby antes del 15 de Mayo al 281-353-5053 ext. 124 o envía un correo electrónico a rweatherby@stjta.com. EL MEJOR CONTENIDO CATÓLICO. TODO EN UN SOLO LUGAR. Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que nuestra parroquia se ha inscrito a una plataforma en linea llamada: formed.org donde puede obtener - Acceso a la verdad las 24 horas de los 7 días de la semana, sobre la belleza y el significado de la fe Católica en cualquier momento, en cualquier sitio con FORMED. Usalo en tu computadora, tableta, o smartphone. Enseñanza Informativa e inspiradora por renombrados oradores como el Dr.Scott Hahn, Dr. Edward Sri, Obispo Robert Barron, Dr.Tim Gray, el padre Michael Gaitley, Teresa Tomeo.y muchos mas. Múltiples programas para hacer frente a las múltiples necesidades, tales como: Formación de Fe para Adultos, Preparación y Enriquecimiento Matrimonial, Estudio de las Escrituras, RCIA, Preparación Sacramental, Pequeños Grupos de discipulado para Adolescentes, y mucho mas! Es facil: Ve a formed.org Usa el código de nuestra parroquia: 2JM2D8 en la página principal para entrar. Crea una cuenta personal con tu nombre de usuario/ correo electrónico y tu contraseña. Empieza a disfrutar del mejor contenido Católico en un solo lugar! Importante: No te inscribas individualmente. El código de acceso de nuestra parroquia ofrece más contenido que una subscripción individual. Si tienes alguna pregunta, favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia al 281-353-5053. Visite nuestra pagina renovada al www.stjta.org y reunase con nosotros en el foro de Facebook. Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia www.stjta.org
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