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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
1603 Avenue N
Huntsville, TX 77340
Ph. 936.295.8159
Fax 936.295.3543
www.saintthomashuntsville.org
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 15 , 2015
STAFF
Rev. Fred Valone …. Pastor
Felix Ramos . . . . . ... ……Permanent Deacon
Kathy Boscarino . . ………DRE / Youth Minister
Maria Delgado ..…….……Elementary CCE Coordinator
..……….. Dir. of Music Ministry
Jill Baker ……………….. Nursery Coordinator
Dell Wells . . . . . . . . ...…...Bookkeeper
Sylvia Vitela . . . . ……... . Secretary
Laura Puente . . . …….. . . .Custodian
Sacrament of Baptism
Sacramento de Bautismo
Baptisms are held on the second Saturday of the month.
Parents and Godparents are required to attend preparation
sessions.
Please call the parish office for more
information.
Bautismos se llevan acabo el segundo Sabado de cada
mes. Los padres y padrinos deben participar en las
sesiónes de preparación. Para mayor información, favor
de llamar a la oficina.
Sacrament of Marriage
Sacramento de Matrimonio
The Presentaion of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Contact office at least six months prior to wedding.
Favor de llamar a la oficina seis meses antes de la boda.
Saturday, November 21
Special Blessings
Bendiciónes Especiales
La Presentación de la
Santísima Virgen María
All blessings are done on the third Sunday of the month.
Call the office to make arrangements.
Todas las bendiciónes especiales se haran el tercer
domingo del mes. Hable a la oficine para hacer arreglos.
Sábado, 21 de Noviembre
MASS INTENTIONS of the WEEK
Sat
11/14
5:30 pm
Bett Hibbison
(birthday)
Sun
11/15
7:45 am
Dan Shelton
10:45 am
Jerry and Terry Seaton
(their intentions)
12:30 pm
Parishioners
6:00 pm
11/16 No Mass
Tues
11/17
7:15 am
Donald Fellers
Wed
11/18
7:15 am
Marlene Zang
(her intentions)
Thurs 11/19
7:15 am
Natalie Duesing
Fri
11/20
7:15 am
Kenneth Larson
Sat
11/21
5:30 pm
William and Mary
Grupa
Sun
11/22
7:45 am
Sharon Vytipol
(her intentions)
10:45 am
Maria Negrete
12:30 pm
Parishioners
11/17
Tues
Thank you for your parish support!
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS / RECUERDEN EN SUS
Judy Adib, Veronica Antwi, Alma Williams,
James Aubey, Irma Avalos, Gene Barrett, Jordan Bergeron,
Kathy Boscarino, Fidelis Burton, Dick Colgrove, Sunni Cook,
Sabrina Coronado, Terry Corral, Melanie Davis, Margie
Eglsaer, Colin Defour, Jose Luis Ecamilla, Paul Fivel, Diane
Fuller, Diana Garcia, Rita Ghirardi, Winifred Grivich, Mary
Gutermuth, Dorothy Laskoskie, Wilson and Naomi Lede,
Andrew Leal, Sam and Marie Martinez, Becky McGaughey,
Cheri McGee, Coby Meinzer, Bill Middleton, Donna Moore,
Floyd and Maryann Moore, Tom Morales, Lourdes Mosqueda,
Paula Phillips, Brenda Piñeda, Odell Rachal, John Raia,
Samuel Ramos, Lillian Rodriguez, Lydia Rodriguez, Maria
Ines Rodriguez, Jack Rumfield, Ana Marie Santos, John
Sarley, Jerry Seaton, Cindy Schwanke, Marilyn Shepherd,
Kayden Bryn Shipley, Wanda H. Smith, Elizabeth Speck, Tim
Speck, Alfredo Torres, Emily Torres, David and Dorothy
Townsend, Margie Turner, Matthew Varnum, Leo Vasquez,
Lupe Vasquez, Joe Vitela, Dell Wells, Rose Youngblood.
4:00 PM Thksgvng/Christ Proj
Hall
7:00 PM MFC
LWH
8:00 AM Adoration of the
- 5:30 PM Blessed Sacrament
2:00 PM Epic: Adult Bible Cl
Church
Hall
6:00 PM Fr. Fred’s Scripture Cl Hall
11/18
Wed
Thurs
11/19
11/20
Fri
CSC Intentions
Stewardship for October 25th: $ 8,280.80
World Mission Appeal: $ 2,060.62
Stewardship for November 1st: $ 10,958.23
St. Thomas Mission: $ 2,142.38
Stewardship for November 8th: $ 7,177.68
ORACIÓNES…
11/16
Mon
CSC Intentions
Mon
6:00 pm
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK
7:00 PM Prayer Group
CCE
7:15 PM Legion of Mary
LWH
9:00 AM Iconography Guild
Hall
6:30 PM Epic: Adult Bible Cl
Ad Ed
9:00 AM AMSIF
CCE
2:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul
Hall
5:00 PM KCs Chicken Fried
- 7:00 PM Steak Dinner
Hall
3:00 PM Thksgvng/Christ Proj
Hall
7:00 PM Prayer Group
CCE
Weekly Readings
Mon
11/16
1Mc.1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63;
Lk.18:35-43
Tues
11/17
2Mc.6:18-31;Lk.19:1-10
Wed
11/18
2Mc.7:1,20-31;Lk.19:11-28
Thurs 11/19
1Mc.2:15-29;Lk.19:41-44
Fri
11/20
1Mc.4:36-37,52-59;Lk.19:45-48
Sat
11/21
1Mc.6:1-13;Lk.20:27-40
Sun
11/22
Dn.7:13-14;Rv.1:5-8;Jn.18:33-37
The flowers beside the
Blessed Sacrament
are offered in
thanksgiving for
Edward and Doris Pasket
on their
62nd Wedding Anniversary
by the
Marquart Family
IT TAKES MORE… Going to church doesn’t make
you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes
you an automobile. —Billy Sunday
OO
P
You should have seen this
S!
in last week’s bulletin
The flowers beside the
Blessed Sacrament
are offered in
thanksgiving for
Richard and Norma
Almendarez
on their
49th wedding anniversary
by a
Caring friend
ELDER ABUSE… Elder abuse can happen to
anyone and it can take many different forms. Most
cases of abuse reported to Adult Protective Services
involve “self-neglect.” Many of these people are
vulnerable to abuse because they live alone or are
dependent on someone else for their care. Texas
requires by law the reporting of elder abuse or the
suspicion of elder abuse. If you know of someone
who cannot care for himself/herself, or who is being
abused, neglected or exploited, whether they live
alone or with a spouse or caregiver, Texas law
requires that you report the abuse. The number is
1-800-252-5400; your report will remain confidential.
For additional information, please contact the Office
of Aging at 713-741-8712.
ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS! Come and join
hundreds of young adults ages 18-35 years old
celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy at the Archdiocesan
Young Adult Day. “The Door of Mercy: Blessed be
the Merciful” on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from
8:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Workshops, fun, music, prayer
and Eucharist. Get inspired by international, national
and local speakers who are living the works of mercy.
Presented in English and Spanish. Closing Mass with
Bishop George Sheltz. Location: St. Pius X High
school 811 W. Donovan Street, Houston, TX 77091.
Early Bird $25 by January 31 or $35 after February 1st.
Group
Discounts
available.
Register
online
www.archgh.org/yacm For more information, call
713-741-8778.
THE CHURCH AND THE SPIRIT… Where the
Church is, there is the Spirit of God; and where the
Spirit of God is, there is the Church and all grace, and
the Spirit is truth. —St. Irenaeus
CDA THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE: Come to the
church hall after each Mass on November 21 -22 to
purchase your Thanksgiving baked items, casseroles, and
goodies (as long as supplies last) from the Catholic
Daughters. We are also selling delicious Pawnee pecans,
16 oz. bags for $12 each and “Keep Christ in Christmas”
magnets for $5 each.
THANKSGIVING PROJECT…
Help with our
parish Thanksgiving Project. Any donation amount is
appreciated so we can provide for these families. Return
donations to collection basket by Sunday, November
22nd. Watch for our Christmas Project starting
Thanksgiving Weekend. It’s not too late to get involved
with the committee. Contact Mary at 936-581-2855 or
[email protected] .
In Memoria Concert
Archdiocesan Choir
Sunday, November 22, 2015
3:00 p.m.
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
for ticket information, watch
www.archgh.org/worship
Christmas Flowers
Christmas flowers are being purchased to decorate
our church for Christmas. The flowers may be
donated in memory or in honor of a loved family
member or friend or for some other special
occasion. Please fill in the information requested
below and return to the parish office.
The deadline is Friday, December 18th.
Offering is $20.
_____ in honor of
_____ in memory of
___________________________________________
Donated by: _______________________________
_____ in honor of
_____ in memory of
___________________________________________
Donated by: _______________________________
News and Events
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Lifeteen and Edge 9:15-10:30. Come Glorify the Lord!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
STAY 1st Reconciliation Class 6:00-7:30 in portable building
Wednesday , Nov. 18, 2015
STAY
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Parents:
Youth Night
Come Join the fun!
Lifeteen 9:15-10:30
6:30 pm –8:30 pm Youth Center
Ever wonder what your teen is doing in Edge and Lifeteen?
Visit the Parish Website www.saintthomashuntsville.org. Edge and Lifeteen are in the Faith
Formation Section. Each week we have a description of what your teen learned and questions to
help you engage in conversation with them.
What’s Up at the
Catholic Student Center
Joseph Magee, Ph.D., Director – 291-2620 – DSF Supported – http://www.shsu-catholic.org
Week of November 15, 2015
Sunday
4 pm – Choir Practice
This week’s Guest Chef: GRGSL
6 pm – Student Mass
This Week’s Menu: Surprise!
7 pm – Free Dinner Social
Monday
4 pm – Rosary in the CSC
Reflections on God’s
7 pm – Game/Social Night
word from the Catholic
Tuesday
5 pm – Catholic Movie Night
perspective.
7 pm – Catholic Bible Study
Wednesday 4 pm – Rosary in the CSC
Special Apologetic Lecture on Campus — 6 pm in Haney Auditorium (Smith-Hutson Business Building)
Darwin vs. Paley: The Cell’s Design and the Origin of Life
By Fuz Rana, Ph.D. in biochemistry, VP of Research and Apologetics at Reasons to Believe
8 pm – Alive! Praise and Worship Music A faith-filled evening of Scripture,
prayer, sharing, and great music!
Thursday 6:15 pm – Mass in CSC Chapel
7 pm – Café
Dinner and discussion
Catholica:
of all things Catholic.
Friday
4 pm – Rosary in the CSC
“It’s going to get worse before it gets better” is a
phrase that prepares us to buckle up for a rough ride.
We know that enduring a difficult time will require
some strenuous physical or emotional energy on our
part before we experience the calm of normality. Our
past experience tells us that we can endure the difficult
pressure better when we know how long it will last and
if we know that something better awaits us. Getting
through the tough times while holding to the promise
that awaits us is the message of this weekend’s
readings. They point toward the promises of God’s
kingdom that will come after the maelstroms and chaos
of this world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PARA SOBREVIVIR LOS TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES
“Las cosas van a empeorar antes de que se mejoren” es
una frase que nos prepara para un camino difícil.
Sabemos que al atravesar por tiempos difíciles
necesitamos tener suficiente energía física o emocional
antes de poder vivir la calma de la normalidad. Nuestra
experiencia pasada nos dice que podemos sobrevivir
mejor las presiones si sabemos cuanto tiempo van a
durar y si sabemos que nos espera algo mejor. Cómo
atravesar los tiempos difíciles y al mismo tiempo creer
en la promesa que nos espera es el mensaje de las
lecturas de este fin de semana. Nos guían hacia las
promesas del Reino de Dios que vendrá después de los
malestares y el caos de este mundo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
REFLECTION… That we continue to develop and
REFLEXION… Para que continuemos a desarrollar
nurture our gifts and give back with increase.
y cultivar nuestros regalos y los demos de vuelta
aumentados.
GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES
“And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the
clouds with great power and glory.” (Mark 13:26)
We will all have that day when we are standing before
God and our life is played out like a movie. When this
happens and God asks each of us, “What have you
done with the gifts that I have given you?” How will
you respond?
CELEBRATION... The Archdiocesan Guadalupana
Association invites you to the Celebration Songs to
Our Lady of Guadalupe held on Saturday, November
21st. Cocktails and snacks will be served from 4 pm
to 5 pm. Dinner and Concert from 5 pm to 9 pm. St.
Dominic Center Auditorium. 2403 Holcombe Blvd.
in Houston. Proceeds from this dinner on November
21st will support our upcoming OLOG celebration at
the George R. Brown Convention Center, on Sunday,
December 13th. For more information: Call Pablo
Guzman at 713 294-1022 or Norma Morua at
832-207-6612. Tickets available now and at the day
of the event. Donation $25.
ATTENCION JOVENES ADULTOS! Ven y
acompaña a cientos de jóvenes adultos de 18 a 35
años de edad a celebrar el Jubileo de la Misericordia
en el dia Arquidiocesano de Jovenes Adultos. “La
Puerta de la Misericordia: Bienaventurados los
Misericordiosos” Sábado 27 de Febrero, 2016 de 8:30
a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Inspírate con presentadores
internacionales, nacionales y locales que ponen en
práctica las obras de misericordia. Talleres, diversión,
música, oración y Eucaristía. Presentado en Inglés y
Español. Misa de clausura con el Obispo Sheltz.
Lugar: St. Pius X High school 811 W. Donovan
Street, Houston, TX. $25 antes del 31 de Enero o $35
después del 1 de Febrero. Descuentos para grupos.
Information 713-741-8778. Inscripciones en línea
www.archgh.org/yacm
" erán entonces al Hijo del hombre venir en las
V
nubes con gran poder y gloria."(Marcos 13:26)
Todos llegaremos al día en que nos pararemos frente
a Dios y nuestra vida pasara frente a nosotros como
una película. Cuando esto suceda y Dios nos pregunte a cada uno de nosotros, "¿Que has hecho con los
regalos que te he dado?" ¿Cómo responderá usted?
CANTO A LA VIRGEN. Con Cena y Concierto:
La Asociación Guadalupana Arquidiócesis te invita a
la Celebración Canto a la Virgen. Con Cena y
Concierto. El sábado 21 Noviembre 21 de 2015.
Cocteles y bocadillos de 4-:00 pm a 5:00 pm. Cena y
Concierto de 5 pm 9 pm. Lugar: St. Dominic Center.
Auditórium. 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX .
Ven y apoya esta cena concierto del 21 de noviembre
para la recaudación de fondos para nuestra celebración en el Centro de Convenciones George R
Brown del domingo 13 de diciembre 2015. Para
Mayor Información: Pablo Guzman 713 294-1022.
Norma Morua 832-207-6612. Boletos disponibles
desde ahora y el día del Evento. Donación $25.
EL FUTURO… El futuro comienza hoy, no mañana.
—Papa san Juan Pablo II
ESPERANZA…
Si no tienes esperanza,
encontrarás lo que está más alla de tus esperanzas.
no
—San Clemente
SE NECESITA MÁS QUE ESO… Asistir a la
iglesia no te hace cristiano, al igual que ir a un garaje no
te hace un automóvil. —Billy Sunday
THE FUTURE … The future starts today,
tomorrow.
not
—Pope John Paul II
HOPE… If you do not hope, you will not find what is
beyond your hopes.
—St. Clement