ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 6800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025 713-667-9111, FAX 713-667-3453, WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG September 27, 2015, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor, Rev. Msgr. William Young Parochial Vicar, Rev. Phong Nguyen Deacons, Gus Camacho Dan Pagnano Parish School, 713-666-2345 Fax 713-663-3562 Carolyn Sears, Principal Business Administrator, Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549 Director of Music, Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539 Director of Faith Formation, Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565 MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 6:45 AM and 12:10 PM Saturday: 8:15 AM, Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Spanish Mass: Sunday, 3:00 PM Life Teen Mass: Sunday, 5:00 PM Young Adults Mass: Tuesday, 7:00 PM except No First Tuesday 7 PM Mass EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the Church Adoration Chapel, 24 hours, Monday, 7 AM through Saturday, 8 AM CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays, 6-7 PM and Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM or call 713-667-9111 for an appointment HEALING AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK second Wednesday of the month after 12:10 PM Mass 1 September 27, 2015, Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners: Letter From The Pastor It’s that time of year again with cool autumn evenings when walks around the block are refreshing. Of course, in Texas, we are about three weeks or so behind the times. Football reigns supreme and our teams strive to play well and bring home the bacon even if there isn’t any. As a service to many parishioners, I am printing this list to help you be familiar with the sport. Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invocation. Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship. Halftime - The period between Sunday School and worship when many choose to leave. Benchwarmer - Those who do not sing, pray, kneel, or apparently do anything at all but sit. Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service. Staying in the Pocket - What happens to a lot of money that should be put in the collection plate. Two-Minute Warning - The point at which you realize the service is almost over and begin to gather up your children and belongings. Instant Replay - When the preacher loses his notes and falls back to using last week's sermon. Sudden Death - What happens to the attention span of the congregation if the preacher goes into "overtime". Trap - You're called on to lead the next prayer and are asleep. End Run - Getting out of church quickly, without speaking to any guest or fellow members. Flex Defense - The ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the sermon to affect your life. Halfback Option - The decision of 50% of the congregation not to return for the evening service. Blitz - The rush for the restaurants following the closing prayer. As you can see, sports do have connections with religion. I want to call your attention to a wonderful talk by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks at a Humanum Colloquium convened by Pope Francis. He titles his talk, The Love that Brings New Life into the World, and may be found at https://youtu.be/fQzt6gGwvJQ . The Humanum project has produced a beautiful series of videos about the nature, dignity and beauty of the human person. You can view one of them through the following link — https://youtu.be/X8_0_ZbhhYk . Rabbi Sacks ends his presentation with this beautiful summary: And so it has been ever since, that when a man and woman turn to one another in a bond of faithfulness, God robes them in garments of light, and we come as close as we will ever get to God himself, bringing new life into being, turning the prose of bigotry into the poetry of the human spirit, redeeming the darkness of the world by the radiance of love. Pax et bonum, 2 Msgr. Bill Mass Intentions for the Week The Church of Mercy by Pope Francis A Vision for the Church What has the Holy Father said about God’s patience with his creation? About the Church opening its doors to all God’s people who seek him? Come share in discussing the words of Pope Francis I. Join the Adult Book Study any Monday, 78:30pm, MJFC second floor. Books and study guides available at the meeting at cost, <$15.00. “We sinners are called to let ourselves be transformed, renewed, sanctified by God.” #2, 6-10, P. 31 September 28 to October 4 Monday September 28, Weekday 6:45 AM - Daniel Bilski † 12:10 PM - Ruben Flores, Jr † Tuesday September 29 Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels 6:45 AM - St. Jude League 12:10 PM - Lois Ozog †, Patricia Ennis † 7:00 PM - Hahn/McQuerrey/Thomas Families living & deceased †, Mauricio Torreon, Sr. † Wednesday September 30 St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church 6:45 AM - Richard Faust † 12:10 PM - Emily Alexander † Thursday October 1 St.Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 6:45 AM - Jon Axford †, Joyce Purfey † 8:15 AM 12:10 PM - Robert Parke †, Nava, Arzola & Villegas That Man is You! Men’s Group Calling all men of the parish to join us at this great men’s program every Tuesday, 6-7am in the MJFC. The fall and spring semester program aims to help men develop a spiritual plan of life for their families. A great way to start your day! No cost & walk-ins welcome! For more info or to be added to the email list, contact Chris Duffel, [email protected] Friday October 2, The Holy Guardian Angels 6:45 AM - Rachel Thompson † 8:15 AM 12:10 PM - Ruben Flores, Jr † Saturday October 3, Weekday 8:15 AM - Joseph Thekkanat † 5:00 PM - Natalie Luprete † Sunday October 4 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:00 AM - C.T. & Lucille Triolo † 9:00 AM - Susie Magdaleno † 11:00 AM - Parishioners 1:00 PM - Gina Garcia † 3:00 PM - Frank Medina † 5:00 PM - Vincent & Caroline Caltagirone † SVDP RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has designated October 3 and 4, Respect Life Weekend. The SVDP Respect Life Ministry will have information on life issues including abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty at the entrances to the Church after all the Masses on that weekend. Please visit one of the tables to educate yourself about life issues and learn the various ways you can become involved in pro-life work. For more information, please contact Martha and Hector Garcia at 713-665-2253 or at [email protected] or [email protected]. Apostleship of the Cross Houston Center Retreat The Apostleship of the Cross invites you to a retreat The Mercy of God in preparation for the Jubilee of Mercy declared by Pope Francis presented by Father Celso Marqués, Missionary of the Holy Spirit. Beginning Friday afternoon, Oct. 9 and concluding Sunday, Oct. 11, after Mass. Carmelite Convent House of Prayer 9600 Deer Trail, 77038. Cost/person: $120 (includes lodging plus three meals Sat., and 2 meals Sun. deliciously prepared with love by the Carmelite Nuns. Jesus Savior of Men Save Them! For more information kindly contact: Brenda Maymí-Luna 281658-1634 or [email protected]. Stewardship Offering September 20, 2015 Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Offertory: $54,785.43 Other Charitable: $ 463.00 Total Contributions: $55,248.43 First round baskets passed are for the Offertory and the second rectangular baskets are for the Second Collection. 3 Elementary Faith Formation St. Vincent de Paul Life Teen's Mission is to bring teens into a relationship with Christ and his Church. We seek not merely to educate about the faith but to create Missionary Disciples for the Kingdom of God. Through our focus on prayer, the Sacraments, and fellowship through relational ministry, we seek to brings teens into the fullness of Christ and to put them on the path to becoming the person that Christ created them to be. To Register for the 2015-2016 Life Teen Program, please visit us online at http://svdphouston.org/lifeteen-high-school-ministry or email Joey Muckenthaler for a registration form. The Lord’s Day Program is a faith formation program for children 2 years old through 5 years old. You may choose the 9:00 AM or the 11:00 AM class, and they meet in the Primary School Building. The CCE Program provides faith formation for children in grades 1 through 8. We also have a class for children with special needs. CCE meets 10:30AM - 12:00Noon in the Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Buildings and the Msgr. Jamail Family Center. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: In order to be ready to start preparation for First Holy Communion, students must complete one full year of Catholic Education, beginning no sooner than First Grade. This requirement may be satisfied by attendance at CCE, Catholic School, or Home School (provided the curriculum consists of daily Catholic Education). Upcoming Life Teen Events September 27th - Back to Basics: Cultural Relativism October 4th - Back to Basics: God Is Love October 11th - The Art Of Living: Mercy and Forgiveness Wednesday: Life Teen Tailgate—Come join us in the Youth Room or the field while we just hang out and have a good time. Lawn games (washers, bags, etc), movies, and more. - This Wednesday: Movie Night! (It's so hot) DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BE BAPTIZED? If your child is over 7 years or older and needs to be baptized, we have an RCIA program adapted for children. In addition to the Sunday CCE classes from 10:30am to 12:00noon, we will meet once a month on a Monday night from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Please talk to Monica for more information about classes. Confirmation Events: September 27th - Discovering the Church Christ Founded - Copy of Baptismal Certificate Due October 4th - The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments October 11th - NO CONFIRMATION For further information please contact Monica Aquila at 713.663.3528 or [email protected] In Christ, Joey Muckenthaler Coordinator of Youth Ministry, SVdP Catholic Church SVDP Youth Ministry Webpage / SVDP Facebook Page Follow us on Instagram @SVDP_YM or Twitter @SVdP_LifeTeen Discover Music Ministry, ask any Musician after Mass Teresian Reading Group Did you know that you pray TWICE when you SING? We are reading the "Interior Castles" by St Teresa of Avila. You are welcome to join us every Monday, 11am, MJFC. For info call Elaine Caldwell at 713-667-9111 SVdP School Open Houses St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School will host two open houses for prospective new students and their parents. The open houses will be on Sunday, October 11, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015 in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center at 2:30pm. There will be a welcome meeting, a video, a tour of the school and curriculum materials for your viewing. Please use our website to make an online reservation. For further admissions information please visit our school website at www.saintvincentschool.org. 4 ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin Wednesdays, 10:30am–Noon, Sept. 2—Dec 2 (excluding 11/24) MJFC, A-B. Open to all SAS members and all other moms. Joan Gilliand will be our primary facilitator. MOMS and TOTS Storytime and Crafts Come and join us for creative crafts for little hands and imaginative tales for developing minds every 1st TUESDAY of the month as we explore a new storybook. Tue., Oct. 6, 10am, Barnes and Noble Vanderbilt Square, 3003 W. Holcombe Blvd. Open to all SAS members and all other moms. Email Lourdes Jea at [email protected] for more info. MOMS and TOTS Playgroup The mission of this playgroup is to provide our children, up to 3 years old, and mothers a fun and safe social network and form long lasting friendships for our families. We hope you can come and join us every 2nd FRIDAY of the month in the MJFC Nursery. Fri., Oct. 16, 9-11:00am, MJFC Nursery. Open to all SAS moms. For more info contact: Lourdes Jea at [email protected]. Norma L. McLellan St. Anne’s Society Bookclub The Girl On a Train by Paula Hawkins, Wed., Oct. 21, 79pm, MJFC 208B. Open to all SAS members and all other moms Contact: Joan Gilliland at [email protected] for more book club info. RSVP: http:// www.stannessociety.org/event-1935702 As members of St. Vincent de Paul's Young Adults (SVDPYA), we strive to live out our Catholic faith in both word and deed. We achieve this goal through our service, spiritual formation, and social events in support of one another, our community, and the Church as a whole. Together, we take up the call of bringing Christ into the world! SVDPYA is centered around a 7pm Tuesday evening mass and dinner (except for the 1st Tuesday of the month) along with an array of social and spiritual events. Come join us at one of our upcoming events, or find our group on Facebook by searching "SVDPYA" or email [email protected] to get involved. St. Vincent de Paul Book Club The SVdP Book Club will meet Wed., Oct. 14, 10:30a.m. until Noon, in MJFC 206. The October selection is The Orphan Train: A Novel by Christina Baker Kline. (Be aware there are other books about the orphan trains, and another identical title.) This book is available at public libraries and most retail and online booksellers. We're always happy to meet new members and welcome back our friends from the past! For info contact Mary Ann Beachler: 713-665-0086 or [email protected]. **We warmly welcome mothers to join and to renew their membership now through October 31st. Paper directories will be available to all members. You must register by October 30th to receive one** Adore Ministries Exodus Series Inspiring evenings of Worship, Teaching and Eucharistic Adoration, 7pm, 1st Wed. of the month at Catholic Charismatic Center and 2nd Wed. of the month at Prince of Peace. For more info: www.adoreministries.com or 832209-2190 or email [email protected]. Hospital Architect Needed Fr. John Ugobueze has begun a multi-year project to build a high quality, western-style hospital in a rural area of Nigeria. Right now he needs an Architect and/or Project Engineer with experience in Hospital design and construction to volunteer their expertise. Fr. John is living with us here at St. Vincent de Paul Parish. He is serving as Chaplain at the DeBakey Houston VA Hospital. Before he arrived in Houston, early in his vocation Fr. John served as pastor of a rural Nigerian parish where he personally worked with countless poor, sick, disabled and mentally disabled parishioners who often suffered serious illnesses. Some suffered painful deaths because quality medical services were too far away or too expensive. This hospital project has the blessing of the Nigerian Archbishop of Onitsha, Anambra State. Please volunteer to help Fr. John in moving this work of mercy closer to becoming a reality. You may leave a message for Fr. John at the Parish Office, 713-667-9111 or contact Fr. John at 217-530-2610. 5 Adult Life Ministries Senior Bus Trip The next bus trip is scheduled for October 14 when we shall go to Waco to visit the Armstrong Browning Library and the Bear Pit on the Baylor University Campus and then have lunch at the Olive Branch Café near Spice Village. We will see the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi, tour the Dr. Pepper Museum and visit the Mammoth National Monument as time permits. Boarding will be at at 6:30 am. Besides lunch on your own the cost of the trip will be $10.00. Outreach for the Homeless; an opportunity for service to the poor Would you like to join a group of our parishioners who serve the homeless at the Beacon once a month? One group goes on the third Friday and another group goes on the second Monday of the month. You are welcome to join either or both. To go at their scheduled times the groups meet near the main church entrance at 9:45; and go together either by car or bus/train so they are ready to check in at 10:45. They work from 11:00 – 2:00 to help serve the noon meal and clean the kitchen or work in the laundry. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and simple shirt are recommended for wear. If you would like to join a group or start another one, please notify Elaine to learn the details and qualifications for service. NEW - John XXIII Study Group Tomorrow is the first day for the new John XXIII Study Group to meet. If you are interested in growing your relationship with God within a world seemingly broken through conflicting views of religion and morality, come to this study group named after a pope who initiated the Second Vatican Council to help us see the world with new eyes. By revisiting Vatican II Pope Francis is again sowing new seeds for renewed visions of the Church. That is why this study group will begin by focusing on topics coming through news from the Vatican and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Besides Vatican II documtents, Scripture, and the Catholic Catechism the group will use as its primary resources the timely news from the World Meeting of Families held in Philadelphia and the Bishops’ Synod in Rome. These will give a jump start to initial topics for discussions; however, participants also may present other topics as time goes on. Because confidentiality is emphaticaly stressed, there is no topic off limits. Come in, have a cup of coffee, and join us on Mondays from 10:00 – 11:30 in Room 208A of the MJFC. The first meeting is September 28. English Teacher Needed A number of people have expressed an interest in learning English. If you would be interested in teaching such a course, please let Elaine know by emailing her at [email protected] or calling her at 713-663-3564. Language classes are scheduled for an hour and a half one day a week. Although the teachers are not paid, they are greatly rewarded by having students who want to learn and show their appreciation. Spiritual Direction For an appointment with a spiritual director, call: Eileen Meinert at 713-363-1961 Elaine Caldwell at 713-663-3564 Sandy Marcello at 713-529-8162 Art Class The Art class taught by Francine Doan on Thursdays at 1:00pm will begin this fall with learning how to mix colors. They meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month. All are welcome. Opening Doors: Grief Support All who have experienced a loss due to death of a loved one, divorce, or other traumatic experience are invited to attend Opening Doors, a series of six meetings that began last week. The group will continue meeting on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 am in MJFC 205 and all are free. The Catholic Chaplain Corps Young at Heart Meeting Schedule In the MJFC at 2:30pm • The CCC of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides pastoral and sacramental ministry for patients in the Medical Center and other selected area hospitals. The Pastoral Assistants (PA) is a very important part of the CCC Ministry. The PA formation process is four months in length and a new series of Classes will begin Thur., Jan. 7, 7-9pm. For information and to apply call Rebecca Carrum, 713-471-1828. If after the conversation, you want an application form, one will be sent to you. Complete and return the form by Oct. 30, 2015. After the form is received, an interview will be scheduled. Today! Sept 27: Talk - Spices & Herbs • Oct. 25: Talk - Staying Safe in Your Home • Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Lunch • Dec. 20: Talk - Advent • Jan. 24: Activity - Seated Pilates 6 Adult Faith Formation ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH PRESENTS DR. BRYAN THATCHER, M.D. HOLY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 7:30 PM, MJFC Studies that are free* and open to all. Walk-ins are welcome. All held in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. *most studies use an optional study guide which is a small fee St. Vincent De Paul Parish is honored to have Dr. Bryan Thatcher from Stockbridge, MA, home of the Marians Fathers and Divine Mercy Apostolates, come and speak to us to help us prepare for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which begins Dec. 8, 2015. Dr. Bryan Thatcher was a successful gastroenterologist for many years, but left his thriving medical practice to devote himself fulltime to the ministry he founded: Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy. “I guess I’ll always be a physician,” Dr. Bryan Thatcher says. Now he spends his days caring for the poor, the sick, and the dying. Please come and learn more about our Lord's Message of Mercy. Questions: Almanubia Céspedes 281-799-0749, [email protected] Mondays: * Catholic Book Club: The Church of Mercy by Pope Francis, 7pm, Contact- Joan Gilliland [email protected] * Faith Study: Beginning Apologetics DVD series, 7pm, Contact Michael Cantu, [email protected] * Divine Mercy Study Group: Prayer & Study of Message of Divine Mercy, 7pm, Contact – Almanubia Cespedes – 281-799 -0749 * St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: Based on Spirituality of Padre Pio, 4th Monday, 6:30pm, Contact – Alan Vennix – [email protected] Tuesdays: * That Man is You Men’s Group: The Spirit of Nazareth, 6am, Contact- Chris Duffel – [email protected] * Bible Study- A Quick Journey through the Bible: Sept. 8th to Nov. 3rd, 7pm, Contact – Nick LaRocca, [email protected] * 33 Days to Morning Glory: Marian Prayer Book by Fr. Gaitley, Nov. 10th –Dec. 8th, 7pm, Contact – Nick LaRocca, [email protected] * Adult Confirmation Classes: 8 weeks, Spring 2016, Orientation on March 8th, 7pm, Registration opens in 2016, Contact – Nick LaRocca, [email protected] Thursdays: * Bible Study : Acts, the Spread of the Kingdom by Jeff Cavins, 7pm, ContactJoan Molinaro,– [email protected] * Jovenes de Luz: Hispanic Young Adult Group, de Montfort Consecration 7pm, Contact – Jesus Cabrera – [email protected] * Legion of Mary: Marian Prayer Apostolate, 7pm, Contact – Serafina Alo – [email protected] * Apostleship of the Cross Prayer Group: Spirituality of the Cross, 7pm, Contact – Brenda Maymi-Luna – [email protected] Divine Mercy Study Group What better way to come to know Jesus Christ than to start with His Divine Mercy which He so abundantly pours out upon us. Everyone is invited to come and be renewed, trusting in His Divine Mercy. Join the Divine Mercy Study Group Monday, 78:30pm, MJFC Library for our weekly gathering. The goal of the study group is to examine deeper the message of mercy as given to us by Jesus Christ through the writings of Saint Maria Faustina in her Diary. The group focuses on the Doctrines of the Catholic Church on Divine Mercy. We study the Diary of St. Maria Faustina, Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We center our prayer using the Divine Mercy Chaplet and place a special emphasis on the Eucharist in our lives. In addition to our prayer and study, we also make time to discuss the movement of the Holy Spirit within the lives of the group members. Everyone is invited. For info contact: Almanubia Céspedes at 281-799-0749. Sundays: * RCIA Sessions: To Become Catholic, 10:30am, For more info contact- Nick LaRocca – [email protected] SAVE THE DATE: Parish Lenten Mission – Fr. Mike Joly, February 22nd to 24th, for more information visit www.fathermikejoly.com Marian High School 50th Year Reunion Class of 1965 Reunion Friday, Oct. 16 and Sat., Oct. 17, 2015. For information, please contact: Vivian Greff Horrocks at [email protected] or JoAnn Tinerella Pinkerton at: jpinkerton1att.net 7 FEAST DAY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH MASS TO PRAY FOR THE POOR Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Sunday, September 27, 2015 75 Years of Faith, Love & Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Mass In gratitude to the Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Staff and Parishioners for your overwhelming generosity of serving Jesus in the suffering and in the poor, the painting above from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Emmitsburg, Maryland, will be donated to our Church from our Parish Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH FOLLOWING 7, 9 & 11AM MASSES Coffee, Cake, Punch & Mimosas! Hosted by the 75th Anniversary Team Sponsored by the Bank of River Oaks, Underwriters for our “High Five for 75 Fun Fest” It is from our hands that the person of the hungry, homeless and sick seeks relief. Saint Vincent de Paul In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it. May the Lord help us to recognize His face in the poor! - Pope Francis Works of love directed to one's neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit . . . - Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium A special thanks to all parishioners who have thus far participated in our year-long celebration. Be on the lookout for upcoming events! 8 High Five for 75 Fun Fest Bingo – Saturday, October 24 @ 6:00pm Fun Fest- Sunday, October 25 12:00 to 6:00pm Bingo – Come enjoy a night with family and friends! Fajitas Margaritas Beer BIG CASH PRIZES! Fun Fest- Fun for all ages! Rides Games Prizes Barbeque Filipino Food Confetti Eggs Camel Rides Latin Food Petting Zoo Cotton Candy Fun Fest Raffle Try your luck at winning one of our fabulous prizes! • All prizes are Visa gift cards: 1st prize : $5750 2nd prize: $3750 3rd prize: $1750 4th prize: $ 750 • Price per ticket is $5, but price per book is $25 per 6 tickets • Tickets are sold after Masses beginning 9/26/15 Volunteer! We need your help! Parish Volunteers, please sign up for 2015 SVdP FunFest! Please contact Mireille Marino @ [email protected] for more information. Latin Booth: We are interested in hosting a Latin booth. Please contact the church office if any group is interested in preparing and serving Latin food! 9 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Get into the Swing of it! Support Catholic Education, Faith and Clergy formation and St. Mary's Seminary at Daniel Cardinal DiNardo's 8th Annual Shepherd's Cup Charity Golf Classic. Monday, October 5, 2015, The Clubs of Kingwood. Tee off at Noon. To sponsor or play please visit www.ShepherdsCup.org or call 713-652-4418. On September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vincent said that “Love is inventive to infinity.” The members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are on the front line in laboring for the poor, they are among the first to know their real needs. In August, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist 36 families or single persons, providing $5138 in rent, $1434 in utilities, $250 in food, $272 in traveler's aid, and $54 in donated school supplies. In addition, our parish conference contributed $1500 for aid to the Memorial Day flood victims in our immediate area. This program is being administered by the Archdiocesan Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. God Bless You! Call 713-664-5350 for help, or if you are interested in membership in The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. To access more information on the Society go to www.svdphouston.org>organizations. The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box proceeds are used by SVDP Society to benefit those in need. Donations may be made at any time. Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Sukkot (Jewish harvest festival) begins at sunset Monday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus Tuesday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael Wednesday: St. Jerome Thursday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Friday: The Holy Guardian Angels; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday Today’s Readings Part-time Assistant Manager Position Open First Reading — Moses said, “Would that all the people of the LORD were prophets!” (Numbers 11:25-29). Psalm — The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart (Psalm 19). Second Reading — Come now, you rich. The wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud (James 5:1-6). Gospel — Whoever is not against us is for us (Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48). CCSC Sunshine Resale Shop is currently searching for a part-time Assistant Manager. The Assistant Manager assists the Manager with overall operations, sales strategy, management of volunteers and. shop marketing, to include a strong focus on social media and strengthening community relationships. Apply at [email protected]. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION At first glance, the situation of the penitents in the early church is shocking: isolated and labeled, their journey back to fellowship at the Lord’s table seems arduous and even cruel. However, at no time in the process were the penitents lacking the support of the community. Penances were performed for all to see, and we can tell from the homilies of the day that people earnestly desired to see the sinner benefit from the remedy. Tertullian reminded the penitents that they were living among their brothers and sisters, fellow servants of the same Lord, still in the embrace of the Spirit. He tells them that when they extend their hands in blessing to the faithful, it is Christ they touch. He tells them that when they see tears in the eyes of believers, it is Christ who is interceding for them with the Father. There is a treasure of our tradition woven into this history: these people knew profoundly that the prayer of Christ’s body, the church, was the prayer of Christ himself. Prayer was not merely support for a person down on his or her luck; it was effective and necessary. The treasure we can see even through the tangles of history is this: the Spirit of God is poured out on the church, and brings grace, forgives sin, makes us holy, and always calls us to fullness of life. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings For The Week Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12] A Special Weekend for Your Marriage Set Aside a weekend to make your marriage the best it can be! Communicate better! Renew and rekindle your love. Reconnect! Hear other couples share how to keep a marriage vibrant and alive. The next two scheduled weekends this year will be Oct. 9-11, and Nov. 6-8. Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org or 713 482-1791. 10 Next Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center Parish Information Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. and 3pm Masses Sunday, October 4, 2015 Hosted by Eucharistic Ministers Team 1 Sacrament of Baptism: Children, age 6 or younger requirements: parents registered parishioners, attended baptism class within 3 years and completed forms before baptism can be scheduled. Class fee $25/parishioners, $50/non-parishioners. For info and forms please contact Paulette, [email protected]/713-663-3529. If your child is over 7 years old and not baptized, please call Laura, 713-663-3528. Sacrament of Matrimony: Six to eight months are required for marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office, 713667-9111 for an appointment with the marriage coordinator. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office as soon as you or someone in your family schedule surgery, hospitalization or suffer serious illness or injury. Sunday Nursery Available Children 1-24 Months. Let them play while you pray during the 9am and 11am Masses. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail Family Center. No Fees Virtus Class — Keeping the Promise Alive Keeping the Promise Alive is a mandatory refresher course for ALL Employees and ALL volunteers. The course will be held October 13, 7-8:30pm, in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center or you may attend at the parish of your choice. Keeping the Promise Alive Registration Process 1. Go to www.virtus.org and enter your User ID and Password. If you do not remember your User ID and password please contact Karen Johnson at 713-667-9111 or [email protected] to avoid creating a duplicate account. 2. Next, click on the TOOLBOX tab and complete the background check by selecting your correct date of birth. Once you have completed both, select > SUBMIT. 3. Please review your account information to make sure your contact information is correct. Select > UPDATE MY ACCOUNT in the Toolbox tab. After you make changes – select > SAVE. 4. Next, click on Instructor-led Training to pre-register for the “Keeping the Promise Alive” workshop. Select > “if you would like to register for additional upcoming training sessions, click here” and choose the session/date you want to attend. You have now finished the preregistration process. Click > LOGOUT, located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to close your account screen. ============================================================== Altar Servers: Contact Tom Green, [email protected] Bulletin:. Deadline is 9am, Thur., 10 days before date of bulletin, holiday bulletins at least 1 week earlier. Email to [email protected], or drop off articles at the Parish Office. Announcements before or after Mass will not be allowed unless submitted to the church office no later than Wednesday before the weekend of the scheduled event for approval to Maria Gibbs, 713-663-3535 / [email protected]. Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event. Contact Megan at [email protected] or 713-663-3543. Can’t Get to Church? If you or someone you know would like to receive Communion, but are home bound, or in a nursing or retirement residence and unable to get to Mass, call 713-667-9111. Nursery: Ages birth to 2 years during Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses at the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. St. Jude League Enrollment Membership Cards are available in the Church by the St. Jude Shrine. Teen RCIA: Teens who desire to become Catholic and have not been baptized or received the sacraments, call the Youth Office, 713-663-3524. ============================================================== New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the Parish Registration form available at the Parish Office, at www.svdp-houston.org or complete and return the Parish Information Form below and a Registration Form will be mailed to you. Charitable Contributions and the IRS Due to the tax laws, to deduct contributions to the parish you must maintain a bank record (check or direct deposit) or have a written contribution statement from the parish. The parish cannot track cash contributions unless they are in an envelope with your correct name and address on it. Parish Information Form ____ Change of name/address/phone # ____ Send New Parishioner Registration Form Name _______________________________________ Have You Updated Your Parish Information? Address _____________________________________ If you are a registered member of St. Vincent de Paul Church and there has been a change in family status, name, address or phone number, please complete the Parish Information Form in the bulletin or call Mary in the church office at 713-663-3546. City _____________________ Zip _______________ Phone#(h) ________________ (w)________________ Email _______________________________________ 11 Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 27 de septiembre de 2015 LOS DE ADENTRO Y LOS DE AFUERA Desde el Concilio Vaticano II a los católicos se les ha orientado hacia una conciencia más profunda al llamado universal a la santidad arraigada en el bautismo. Sabemos ahora que este llamado a la santidad, que creíamos que solamente nosotros los católicos poseíamos, ahora sabemos que se aplica a todos los bautizados. La división entre los seguidores del Señor Jesús ha existido desde el comienzo mismo del cristianismo. Los apóstoles se quejaron a Jesús de que otras personas, fuera de su círculo, estaban expulsando a los demonios en nombre del Señor. Jesús puso las cosas en claro al decirles que “el que no está contra nosotros está con nosotros”. Imagínate cómo sería el mundo si dejáramos las divisiones existentes entre nosotros y trabajaríamos juntos, inspirados por Dios, para llevar la paz y la justicia a los necesitados. UNIDAD Y EL LLAMADO A LA SANTIDAD En el Evangelio de San Juan, el Señor pronuncia un discurso final en el que ora para que sus discípulos y todos los que lo siguen sean uno. Es una triste realidad que, en un mundo marcado por la división, hasta los bautizados en Jesucristo con frecuencia no pueden trabajar juntos para construir el Reino de Dios. Muchas veces esperamos que los dirigentes de las iglesias cristianas emprendan la obra de la unidad cristiana. Ese trabajo, en realidad, empieza en nuestros hogares, vecindarios, escuelas, organizaciones cívicas y centros de trabajo. En el Evangelio de hoy el Señor le dice a sus seguidores que deben cortar cualquier parte de su cuerpo que los induzca al pecado. La Iglesia —el Cuerpo de Cristo— algunas veces necesita mirarse a sí misma para saber si hay algo que es necesario cortar. La desunión es quizás una de esas cosas que necesitamos cortar para reflejar más plenamente el rostro de Cristo. Lecturas de hoy: Números 11:25–29; Salmo 19:8, 10, 12–14; Santiago 5:1–6; Marcos 9:38–43, 45, 47–48 Copyright © 2005, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. EL APOSTOLADO DE LA CRUZ EN HOUSTON TE INVITA A UN RETIRO ESPIRITUAL (EN INGLES) UN FIN DE SEMANA LLENO DE GOZO! Comenzando el Viérnes 9 de Octubre por la tarde y concluyendo el Domingo 11 de Octubre por la tarde después de la Santa Misa. CARMELITE CONVENT HOUSE OF PRAYER 9600 Deer Trail Houston, Texas 77038. Precio por persona: $120 (incluye alojamiento más tres comidas el Sábado, Y dos comidas el Domingo deliciosamente preparadas por las monjitas Carmelitas. JESUS SALVADOR DE LOS HOMBRES SALVALOS! SALVALOS! Para mayor información por favor comunicarse con: Brenda Maymí-Luna, 281-658-1634 / [email protected] Quieres vivir la experiencia de ACTS en nuestra parroquia? Las inscripciones ya están abiertas. Del 12-15 de Noviembre se llevará a cabo el primer retiro de ACTS en español para mujeres. Lugar: Casa de Retiros Nuestra Señora de Lourdes. Costo $190. Animate a vivir esta experiencia que te ayudara a fortalecer tu relación con Dios. Para cualquier información comunicarse con: Clara Blankenship 804-878-1479 o Lili Ryan 954515-7571. También puede visitar la página www. svdpacts.org Enséname el camino de la vida, sáciame de gozo en tu presencia” Salmo 15, 11 Para cualquier información comunicarse con: Clara Blankenship 804-878-1479 o Lili Ryan 954-515-7571 / También puede visitar la página www. svdpacts.org 12 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Jesús dice a sus discípulos: “Les aseguro que no quedará sin recompensa el que les dé de beber un vaso de agua por el hecho de que ustedes pertenecen a Cristo” (Marcos 9:41). De esta manera Jesús muestra ser un buen judío. Existe una vieja tradición hebrea que relata que Dios premia no sólo a sus santos, los profetas, sino también a los discípulos del santo, y a quienes ayudan y alimentan a los profetas o sus discípulos. Así mismo, Dios abre las puertas de su generosidad con los santos y quienes de una manera u otra están relacionados con dicho profeta. Nuestro Dios es un Dios generoso, por tal motivo, ama a quien da con alegría. Los cristianos somos receptores de la generosidad del Dios de Israel, ya que éste no nos negó a su propio Hijo. Desde el principio del cristianismo la generosidad de tiempo, talento y dinero han sido la señal palpable de nuestro amor fraterno. Jesús promete que esta generosidad será premiada en esta vida y en la vida eterna. Seamos generosos. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. NUESTRO DIOS PRÓDIGO Nos toca volver a aprender una y otra vez cuán pródigo es nuestro Dios. Es como si Dios no pudiera decir “no”. Por supuesto, que estamos de acuerdo cuando Dios es pródigo conmigo—rico en misericordia y perdón, generoso con su gracia. Pero cuando se trata del otro –¿el enemigo, el pecador, el hereje, el excluído? Pues entonces queremos que Dios sea tan tacaño con esa persona como yo soy. Moisés y Josué también querían un mundo así de conveniente. Se preguntaban cómo es que el espíritu de Dios se había posado sobre los dos que no se aparecieron a la reunión –la Iglesia de hoy. Y los apóstoles en el Evangelio se quejaron porque habían unos haciendo milagros que en definitiva no eran seguidores de Jesús. La extensa y libre generosidad de Dios los confundió a todos. Que así sea, dice Jesús. Por su parte, ustedes que guían a otros, continúen siendo dignos de su vocación. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El espíritu se posó sobre Moisés y los ancianos, y también sobre Eldad y Medad. No se puede limitar al espíritu (Números 11:25-29). Salmo — Los mandamientos del Señor alegran el corazón (Salmo 19 [18]). Segunda lectura — Ustedes que se han hecho ricos rehusando pagar los salarios y con otras obras injustas, ahora se les va a condenar (Santiago 5:1-6). Evangelio — Cualquiera que esté haciendo el bien en nombre de Cristo está con él. Aleja de ti todo lo que te impida el desarrollo espiritual (Marcos 9:38-43, 45, 47-48). Los bautismos en español Las pláticas de preparación bautismal en español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada mes. Nos reunimos a las 9:00 a.m. en la biblioteca del Centro Parroquial (segundo piso). Para más información, hablar con Lucie Gardea después de la Misa de español los domingos o al correo [email protected]. Requisitos: • La familia deber estar registrada en la parroquia. • Ambos padres deben asistir las pláticas. • Se requiere una copia de la partida oficial de nacimiento del niño. • Se requiere una copia de un documento oficial de identificación • Se requiere un/una padrino y/o madrina. • Los padrinos deben ser católicos completamente iniciados en la Fe. Deben ser mayores de 18 años. Si son casados, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Los padrinos deben llevar una vida congruente con la Fe y la misión que van a asumir. • La cuota para las pláticas es $25 para las familias registradas en la parroquia. Si no son parroquianos, el costo es $50. La cuota para personas tomando las clases como padrinos es $10. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Zac 8:1-8; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Lc 9:4650 Martes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 o Ap 12:7-12a; Sal 138 (137):1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Miércoles: Neh 2:1-8; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Lc 9:57-62 Jueves: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Lc 10:1-12 Viernes: Bar 1:15-22; Sal 79 (78):1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Sábado: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Sal 69 (68):33-37; Lc 10:17-24 Domingo: Gn 2:18-24; Sal 128 (127):1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mc 10:2-16 [2-12] Jóvenes de Luz St. Vincent de Paul Somos un grupo de jóvenes adultos interesados en profundizar en nuestra fe a través de la formación espiritual, el servicio, y actividades sociales que nos permitan crecer en comunidad buscando imitar el ejemplo de Jesús y las virtudes de nuestra Madre María. Como jóvenes adultos, nos esforzamos en ser luz siendo testigos de nuestra fe y así dar a conocer el mensaje del Reino de Dios desde nuestra vida cotidiana. Nos reunimos todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en el segundo piso del centro parroquial. 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