Sunday, May 17,2015 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord “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 ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Office Hours PARISH INFORMATION Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 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 registration 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. 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) INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby baptized here at St. James. For information concerning Baptism, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA. org. Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in times of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or after mass. He will be glad to assist you. Reconciliation (Confessions) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. MARRIAGE: Congratulations 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. 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. 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 It is our our website at STJTA. org. It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith. MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS: www.stjta.org CLERGY: SPRING, TEXAS Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor [email protected] Ext. 117 Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ………………………………………[email protected] Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator [email protected] Ext. 111 Catholic Daughters of the Americas: …………………………………………………..(Paula Willis))[email protected] Deacon Alfonso Chicas [email protected] Ext. 113 Deacon Paul Pinon [email protected] Ext. 119 Deacon Rene Ramon [email protected] Ext. 115 Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired [email protected] Ext. 118 PASTORAL STAFF: Don Nguyen, Director of Music [email protected] Ext. 123 Chela Mescia, Secretary [email protected] Ext. 125 Cathy Uvalle, Secretary [email protected] Ext. 120 BULLETIN DEADLINE: Is two weeks prior to publication. Please keep this in mind when you have an announcement to submit for posting. (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………[email protected] Couples for Christ/FFL: (Joel Santa Cruz) …………[email protected] El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)……[email protected] Family Fun Night: (Kim Oden)……………………………[email protected] Grupo de Oración: (Maria Esther Alvarez) Knights of Columbus #6557, Respect Life Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………[email protected] Springtimers: (Betty Frey)…………………………………[email protected] THE PEOPLE ON THE PRAYER LIST Sal Galindo, Elida Balandran, Alan Zepeda, Amy Smith, Michael Perrotta, Sherry Moore, Arthur Gonzales, Maria Elena Moreno, Rita Regitz, Piburcio Martinez, Hilario Tello, Carl Wrobel, Esther Clas, Lauren de Luna McDonald, Annette Failla, Matthew Noonan, Vicky Smith, Billy Mayo, Teresa Ozog, Joshua Jones, Eva Munoz, Leann Molina, The Muncey Family, Felix Gomez & Family, J.C. Gallagher, McGahey Family, Vennessa Rivera, Carl Borders Family, Denise Fayard, Laura Samudio, Manuela Casas, James Jenkins, Bobbye Jenkins, Cecilia Araya, Anita Zepeda, Jeannie Steffensmeier, Jackie Walton, Paisley McCabe, Jean Lesieux, Maria Teresa & Raymond Barrau, Rita Coppa, Ilona Legradi, Maria Isabel Cortez, John Martinko, Joan Lariccia, Mason Coronado, Randy Hamala, Rosa Cedillo, Maria Partida, Carol, Beverly, Maggie, Magdalena Diaz, William Jackson, Maria, Selena, Maureen Kroeger, Mark New, Mary Parker, Consuelo Herrera, Lloyd Sherbert, Janell McCormick, Virgil Muncey, Mary Lopez, Irene Wilson, Matthew Wood, Paul Bernard, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Joe Trevino, Cloid Hall, Jimmy Arnold, Gary Grant, Felipe Cavazos, Mary Consford, Keylee Humphreys, Pierce Counts, Laura Counts, Angela Ganucci, Jennifer, Rose Marie Gatchel, Donna St. Clair, Hai Nguyen, John Lyke, Moises Woods, Andrea Duran, Hannah Henry, Raymond & Michelle Vera Jr.,Pat Schultz, Zeny Naguit, Gail Nevlud, Mary Ahr, Erin Musick, Joseph Moone, Don Casper, Florine Gates. SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK SUNDAY, MAY 17, ASCENSION OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Mass - Lawrence Rodriguez + Mass - Int. Fr. Charles Samperi Mass - Vivian Lemoine + Misa en Español - Pro Populo ______________________________________ MONDAY, MAY 18 St. John I 8:00 a.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Rosary Boy Scout Meeting (JP II Rm) Cub Scout Meeting (Parish Hall) Adoration ________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MAY 19 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring Timers (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation (St. James Rm) _________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 St. Bernardine of Siena 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Rosary Mass Morning Prayer Bible Study (St. James Rm) MFCC Monthly Formation Meeting (StJames Rm) ______________________________________ THURSDAY, MAY 21 St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Rosary Mass – Morning Prayer Bible Study (St. James Rm) Dance Recital (Parish Hall) ________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 22 St. Rita of Cascia 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Rosary Mass Morning Prayer Grupo de Oracion (Parish Hall) 6:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Retreat for Evangilzation Spanish Baptism (Narthex) Confessions (South Confessional) Mass - _____________________________________________ SATURDAY, MAY 23 Visit our website – www.stjta.org and join our Facebook forum. St. James presents Spotlight on Rome We are having a slide show on May 26th at 7pm in the St. James room. For more information contact: Father Charles Samperi at (281)353-5053. SPOTLIGHT ON ROME NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2015 Unpack only once and come to know exciting Rome, a metropolitan city steeped in history and tradition. Walk through time at the Roman Forum, a former market-place and main center of ancient Roman life. Discover the stories of the famous Colosseum and Palatino Hill, the location of ruins of many ancient palaces. Our local guide will lead us through Rome's churches to uncover their mosaic masterpieces. Take a walk through the history and opulence of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Journey outside the city to the well-preserved, abandoned city of Ostia Antica to get a glimpse into the life of early romans. This in-depth discovery of this fascinating city will also provide you with ample time for freedom to explore as you choose. ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS —-STEWARDSHIP OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship Week ending April 26, 2015 Regular Collection (263 envelopes) $13,160.55 Mailed in contributions: Online Giving: 5/04-5/10/15 Total: $ 2,978.03 $ 3,359.62 $19,498.20 Attendance: 1949 SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 5th Sunday: 5/31/2015 Social Ministry DSF 2015 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…” Parish Goal for 2015: Amount Paid: Amount Pledged: # of participants: % paid at: Report date: $87,000.00 $41,018.05 $66,317.30 223 47.15% 5/11/2015 Sign up for Online Giving by visiting www.stjta.org What is Stewardship? Stewardship is a way of life, a life of accountability and responsibility acknowledging God as Creator and Giver of all. Stewardship involves responsible management of our God-given resources of time, talent, and treasure. Stewards as disciples of Jesus Christ see themselves as caretakers of all God's gifts. MORE PARISH NEWS We are now registering for VBS. Vacation Bible School will be held June 15th through June 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. The fee is $25.00 per child. It is open for grades 1-5 only. Registration forms will be available in the Narthex. If you would like to be a volunteer to help, you can pick up a form in the Narthex ATTENTION GRADUATES! HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATING THIS SPRINGWILL BE HONORED SUNDAY, MAY 24TH AT THE 11am MASS. GRADUATES WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL WEATHERBY AT 281-353-5053 ext. 124 OR EMAIL AT [email protected] SEE YOU THERE! READINGS THIS WEEK MAY 2015 17 Sunday ACTS1:1-11;PS47:2-3,6-7,8-9;EPH1:17-23;MK16:15-20 18 Monday ACTS 19:1-8; PS 68:2-3AB, 4-5ACD, 6-7AB; JN 16:29-33 19 Tuesday ACTS 20:17-27;PS 68:10-11, 20-21; JN 17:1-11A 20 Wednesday ACTS 20:28-38;PS 68:29-30, 33-35A,35BC-36AB; JN 17:11B-19 21 Thursday ACTS 22:30;23:6-11 PS 16:1-2A & 5, 7-11;JN 17:20-26 22 Friday ACTS 25:13B-21;PS 103:1-2,11-12,19-20AB; JN 21:15-19 23 Saturday ACTS 18:16-20, 30-31;PS 11:4,5 and 7;JN 21:20-25 ASCENSION OF THE LORD Daniel Abraham, Ethan Alaman, Samatha Alfaro, Geisha Amarante, Sean Amarante, Analie Aranda, Gimary Argueta, Gabriela Arroyo, Jose Avalos, Juan Avalos, Brenda Belmont, Sofia Belmont, Lorenzo Caratao, Cesar Cervantes, Diana Cervantes, Gabriel Correa, Joshua Dean, Araceli Dominguez, Jasmin Dominguez, Kiel Fernandez, Wyatt Fernandez, Jaquelin Gamez, Jocelin Gamez, Jaime Garcia,Maria Guadalupe Garcia, Silvana Garcia, Christian Garza, Jennifer Gomez, Joan Gomez, Alina Gonzalez, Layla Gonzalez, Kylie Guerrero, Nestor Gutierrez, Diego Herrera, Eva Hunt, Phoebe Hunt, Alessandro Isidro, Arnaldo Isidro, Adolfo Jaimes, Helen Jaimes, Alex Lopez, Nelly Lopez, Stephanie Manalo, Amenda Mau, Jesse Moreno, Darren Muise, Ariana Nambo, Gabriel Nambo, Juan Nambo, Arthur Osborne, Aleah Osorrnio, Isabella Otterpohl, Melencio Pangilinan, Trent Pauler, Hector Pena, Sithney Pena, Diego Perez, Tiffany Pichardo, Esteban Posadas, Miranda Posadas, Conner Prejean, Sidney Prejean, Jazmin Puga, Allie Pullin, Abbie Ramirez, Karina Ramirez, Cristian Ramos, Caleb Ricks, Anaye Rivera, Ricardo Rodriguez, Annie Rosales, Manuel Rosales, Christopher Ruiz, James Ruiz, Sebastian Ruiz, Steven Ruiz, Joel Salinas, Valeriz Salinas, Fernando Sanchez, Osiris SanJuan, Jessica Sarabia, Jesus Sarabia, Jude Saunders, Mahkaela Tutop, Jacob Vaglienty, Jayson Vaglienty, Ashley Villarreal, Brandon Wilburn, Moises Woods, Erin Young, and David Zavala. —-DIOCESE NEWS KSHJ 1430 AM – English Catholic radio in Houston, TX. Tune in every Monday at 12 noon to “Evangelium Live,” Houston’s local live program hosted by Joe McClane. Listen on air at AM 1430, online at GRNonline.com, or on your mobile device – both IOS and Android. ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS —–MINISTERIO HISPANO SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 “VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO…” Meta de la parroquia 2015: Pagado: Promesa: # de participantes: % pagado: Fecha: $87,000.00 $41,018.05 $66,317.30 223 47.15% 5/11/2015 (Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones) Fin de Semana del 26 de abril 2015 Colecta Regular ( 263 sobres) Contribuciones enviadas por correo: Contribuciones Vía línea: Total: Asistencia: $13,160.55 $ 2,978.03 $ 3,359.62 $19,498.20 1949 SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 5o domingo: 5/31/2015 MInisterio Social . Ascension de Nuestro Senor "Si alguien reconoce que Jesus es el Hija de Dios, Dios permanece en el, y el en Dios.” - 1Juan 4:15 ¿Qué tan fuerte es su fe? Cuando usted tiene la oportunidad de defender su fe o clarificar alguna pregunta sobre su fe, ¿Lo hace? ¿O se queda callado para que los damás no piensen mal de usted? Ore para tener la valentía y la fuerza en su fe para compartir su experiencia con los damás. NO se olvide de anotar la cantidad de su donacion en sus sobres dominicales cada semana para darle el credito apropiado —————————— Visite nuestra pagina renovada al www.stjta.org y reunase con nosotros en el foro de Facebook. Conoce a alguien que no pueda asistir a Misa por enfermedad, incapacidad, u otro problema físico? Vea la Misa por television para los que no puedan salir de casa. El Canal 49 KPXB (ION) pro- vee Misa los domingos a las 9:00am. Puede tambien visitar la pagina www.MySundayMass.org (para los que puedan asistir a Misa esta no es opcion). 515166 St. James the Apostle 22800 Aldine-Westfield Road Spring, TX 77373 832-492-7167 Contact: Maria Thrift [email protected] Software: Pub 2013 AAXI Windows 8 Transmit: Monday afternoons SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: