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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 Catherine Stamper, Geoffrey Wiggins, Dayle Rogers, Hayden Garcia, Linda Jordan, Janie Hrbek, Celia Aguilar, Cecilia Aguilar, Solomon Alam, Ada Alam, 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. 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.
READINGS AND ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 TWENTY - FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME IS 22:19-23;PS 138:1-3, 6, 8; ROM 11:33-36; MT 16:13-20 7:30 a.m. Mass - Int. Kerry LeBauve 9:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. Mass - Jim & Mildred Caffrey + 1:00 p.m. Misa - MONDAY, AUGUST 28 Memorial of St. Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 1THES 1:1-5, 8B-10; PS 149:1-6A AND 9B; MT 23:13-22 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. AFF Event Symbolon: Living the Faith (St. James Room) TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist 1THES 2:1-8; PS 139:1-6; MK 6:17-29 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. Spring mers 7:00 p.m. Crecimientos (Parish Hall) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 1THES 2:9-13; PS 139:7-12AB; MT 23:27-32 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Vince Mulla + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/confession 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Night 7:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Night THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 1THES 3:7-13; PS 90:3-5A, 12-14 AND 17; MT 24:42-51 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Guillermo Padua + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Choir Prac ce FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 FIRST FRIDAY 1THES 4:1-8; PS 97:1 AND 2B, 5-6, 10-12; MT 25:1-13 ***NO FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION*** 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Rose Delisle + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal (Church) 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion - Assembly (Parish Hall) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 1THES 4:9-11; PS 98:1, 7-9; MT 25:14-30 3:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Int. Jared & Abigail Galindo SISTERS OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL The Sisters of St. Michael the Archangel are active female Religious Congregation, founded in 1986 in Nigeria. The Sisters provide direct care to the poor and the sick. They provide shelter and accommodation including food and other materials, and financial assistance to abandoned babies, motherless babies, and poor/abandoned elderly. The Sisters go about caring for the sick and infirm as Jesus did in towns and villages, they offer free and cheap health care services for the less privileged who cannot afford to go to hospitals. They provide education for the less privileged children in elementary and high schools. They also assist young women in vocational school. In addition, the Sisters work to bring the gospel of Christ to all especially in remote areas by involving in pastoral work in different parishes in more than 12 dioceses in Nigeria. This includes teaching Catechism to Catechumens, and helping to prepare catechists; they also serve as director of Religious education in parishes and at the Diocesan level. They are also involved in organizing basic Christian communities among parishioners to strengthen their faith. The Sisters of St. Michael the Archangel carry out the works of Mercy in the Southern, Western and Northern parts of Nigeria to feed the hungry, to give drink to the thirsty, to clothe the naked, to shelter the homeless, to visit and care for the sick, to visit the imprisoned, to give hope to the hopeless, to help and comfort those who suffer. These works cannot be done without your prayers and your help; you are Jesus hands and feet through the Sisters of St. Michael the Archangel. Bible classes will begin Sept. 6th at 10am in the St. James Room. We will be starting with Deuteronomy. All are welcome!
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS -STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship. Week ending August 20, 2017 Regular Collection (241 env) $ 10,413.38 Food Drive $ 247.00 Assumption of the Blessed Mother $ 16,36.50 Mailed in contributions: $ 1,294.00 Online Giving: $ 3,340.62 Office Misc: $ 2,350.62 Bell Tower Donation $ 700.00 Total: $ 19,981.50 Attendance: 2112 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: $ 79,797.36 Amount Pledged: $ 94,425.25 # of participants: 289 % paid at: 88.66% Report date: 08/21/2017 It is easier than ever for you to enjoy your subscription to FORMED! Just download the FREE FORMED app and start enjoying great video and audio wherever you go. Be the first to get the FORMED app and share it with your friends and family. Learn more at app.formed.org
TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Faith Formation News ***Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-3 will begin Wednesday, September 6th*** 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 DIOCESAN NEWS WHEN: Friday, Sept. 15th at 5pm thru Sunday, September 17th at 1pm Awakening is a three-day structured retreat designed especially for YOUNG ADULTS 18yrs. - 25yrs. ONLY based loosely on the Cursillo and Search programs. It is an intensive experience centered on Catholic teachings and experiencing Christ. An Awakening retreat includes a series of talks, music, the Sacraments, and the Mass. This retreat is space limited and it's on a first come, first serve basis. Please go to bayouawakening.org or email YAMC at yacm@archgh.org or call 713-741- 8778 for more information. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! 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 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. TALLER DE ICONOGRAFÍA, 9:30 am - 4 pm en el Salón Parroquial de San Matías (302 Magnolia Blvd., Magnolia, TX 77355) San Matías está organizando un taller de pintura de iconos de 4 días. Costo $150, pre-registro es necesario. Llame al 281-610-2109 o comuniquese con mfctacki@reagan.com 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 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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