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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 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 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, 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, Catherine Stamper, Geoffery Wiggins, Pa y Ferrel, John Lyke, Norma Mar n, Maria (Bibi) Medrano, Gina Wolff, Amy Harris, Florine Gates, Kassi Fre y, Gerald Mansell, Cecelia Bartkowiak, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Pat Schultz, Solomon Alam, Ada Alam, Nick Mescia, Albert Creado, Jennifer Alam, Adrian Steffes, Barbara LeFrere. 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, OCTOBER 8 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IS 5:1-7; PS 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; PHIL 4:6-9; MT 21:33-43 7:30 a.m. Mass - Harold Casey + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Don Martin + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. Misa - Souls in Purgatory MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 JON 1:1-2:1-2, 11; JONAH 2:3-5, 8; LK 10:25-37 10:30 a.m. Apologe cs (St. James Room) 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. AFF Event Symbolon: Living the Faith (St. James Room) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 JON 3:1-10; PS 130:1-4, 7-8; LK 10:38-42 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Lydia Weatherby + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 6:00 p.m. RCIA Year 2 Class (Apostle Room) 7:00 p.m. Crecimientos (Parish Hall) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 JON 4:1-11; PS 86:3-6, 9-10; LK 11:1-4 Attention Parents! Come Learn More About Catholicism while your children attend faith formation. Participate in the Catholicism Series by Bishop Barron. ***Every Wednesday that you bring your children to Faith Formation.*** From 6:00-7:30 pm Take your children to their class then come to the St. James Room by the office. 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Jimmie Aguilar + 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) 6:00 p.m. MFC (St. James Room) 6:00 p.m. Catholicism (Disciple Room) 6:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/confession 6:30 p.m. Confirma on (Disciple Room) 7:00 p.m. H. S. Youth Night: Gathering of Youth (Apostle Room) 7:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Night (Parish Hall) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 MAL 3:13-20B; PS 1:1-4 AND 6; LK 11:5-13 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Souls in Purgatory 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Symbolon 1 en Español (St. James Room) 7:00 p.m. Choir Prac ce FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 JL 1:13-15; 2:1-2; PS 9:2-3, 6 AND 16, 8-9; LK 11:15-26 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Clyde Osborn + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion - Assembly (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 JL 4:12-21; PS 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; LK 11:27-28 12:00 p.m. Rosary Rally 3:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Michael Bielamowicz + Skip your breakfast Sunday, October 15 and join the Catholic Daughters Court # 2308 as we host our annual Pancake Breakfast in the Parish Hall. Adult plates $5 Children $2.50. Proceeds from this event will be used for our local charitable efforts, including Hurricane Harvey assistance. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for great food and fellowship!
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending October 1, 2017 Regular Collection (224 env) $ 11,622.38 Maintenance Fund (146 env) $ 3,486.81 Mailed in contributions: $ 987.00 Online Giving: $ 3,390.62 Office Misc: $ 2,932.83 Total: $ 22,419.64 Attendance: 2134 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: $ 84,794.47 Amount Pledged: $ 96,950.25 # of participants: 296 % paid at: 94.22% Report date: 10/02/2017 OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd weekend of every month. On the weekend of Oct. 14th & 15th. Please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expiration date. This benefits those most needy in our community. 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 your phone? Go to myparishapp and download it for FREE.
TWENTY SEVENTH 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 Family Fun Night is requesting donations of candy and goodies for the All Hallows Eve/All Saints Celebration. Please help support a great program that is enjoyed by the children of our community. There will be a donation bin inside the Narathex during October or you can contact: Erik/Amber Wilbourn at epactheactor@yahoo.com or at 281-236-2729 for more information. Thank you so much for your help. It is because of you we are able to provide such great programs. May God bless you.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS MINISTERIO HISPANO Consejería Católica para los feligreses de St. James. Aquí en St. James estamos trabajando con Rejoice Parish Counseling para ofrecer servicios de consejería profesional a individuos, parejas, y familias. Para más información acerca de estos servicios, visite la página www.myparishcounseling.com/stjta o llame al (844) 295-3167 para hacer una cita. La colecta de víveres de la parroquia es el tercer n de semana de cada mes. La próxima colecta es el 14 y 15 de octubre. Favor de traer comes bles que aún no hayan caducado (expirado) para beneficiar a los más necesitados de nuestra parroquia. El Grupo Formación de Fe empezará la serie en video Symbolon I: Conociendo la Fe del programa Formed (Formado) cada jueves, de las 9-11 AM en la salon St. James. Los esperamos. No se la pierda. NECESITAMOS SU AYUDA ~ Atención Padres! Venga y aprenda sobre el Catolicismo mientras sus hijos asisten a la clase de catecismo. Participe en la serie de Catolicismo por el Obispo Barron. Cada miércoles que traiga a sus hijos al catecismo de 6 a 7:30pm. Lleve a sus hijos a su clase de catecismo y luego vaya al salon St. James, el que esta al lado de la oficina. Los esperamos! 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. Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra página de la parroquia www.stjta.org
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