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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
October 18, 2015, Twenty-ninth 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
St. Jude Novena October 20-28
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
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October 18, 2015, Twenty-nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
We are fast approaching a very busy time of year. I thought I would write a bit
about the Halloween Holiday approaching. I am indebted to Fr. Steve Grunow, CEO of
Word on Fire, Catholic Ministries.
The origin and traditional customs associated with Halloween require no other
explanation than that they are examples of the kinds of festivity that served as a means
of celebrating the various Holy Days of the Catholic Liturgical Year. This includes everything from
masquerades, feasting, and the associations of a given day of the year with supernatural or spiritual truths.
A caveat here to keep in mind is the usurpation of traditional customs into the macabre and sexually
charged atmosphere of the modern celebrations that are not reflective of our faith. The true balance is
founded on the relationship between All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day.
It seems that All Saints Day is more ancient than All Souls Day. The practice of a festival day to honor
the whole Communion of Saints, rather than just a single Saint, seems to happen for the first time in the
Catholic Church with the consecration of the Pantheon as a public place for the Church’s worship. This
happened in the year 609 (or 610) on May 13. The Pantheon had been originally dedicated for the use of
Roman religion as a place where all the gods would be honored. Boniface displaced the images of the gods
from their shrines and gave the building over to the Saints of the Church, particularly the Martyrs. This was
a kind of “in your face” to pagan culture. Boniface was saying that the old gods had been defeated and
were defeated by the faith of the Church’s Martyrs.
Halloween is the precursor to All Saints Day and as such is kind of like what December 24th is to
Christmas Day. Remember, the Calendar of the Church is filled with festival days, all of which were once
associated with great, public celebrations. A Holy Day of Obligation has not always meant spending 45
minutes in church for Mass and then going back to work. Holy Days were times for a party and if you look
at the Church’s Calendar, past and present, with this ethos in mind you will discover that the reasons for a
party happened with great frequency.
The Catechism has a lot to say about the characteristics of heroic virtue and holiness of life that create
the Church’s Saints. It also has a lot to say about Christ’s victory over sin, death and the devil. These are
the kinds of things that the festivities of Catholic Halloween should be celebrated with great gusto and
panache.
The divine grace that is revealed in the Church’s commemoration of Halloween should be our
participation in what is called the Communion of Saints. This Communion of Saints means that this world is
not all that there is; and that those who have passed through the experience of death continue to love us,
care for us and even through God’s permissive will, can interact with us. It also means that the Christian
can hope that God’s power in Christ to save and redeem extends beyond this world to the next and as
such we can hope that few of us will be lost causes. The festivities of Halloween should affirm that these
beliefs about the Communion of Saints are real and are also the deepest reality of what this world has
become because of the revelation of God in Christ.
Many thanks to Fr. Grunow for his research on this topic. The bottom line — Yes – celebrate Halloween
– do not let the children eat all the candy on the same night – avoid the macabre and sexually alluring
costumes – do your best to align All Hallows Eve with All Saints Day. Be safe, have fun, enjoy being scared
a bit and remember, God is in control and we help to demonstrate this by our trust in his goodness that no
matter what evil may come our way, Love showers his children with an even greater love.
Pax et bonum,
Msgr. Bill
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Day of Remembrance
The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Compassion
Ministry invites you to attend the Twentieth Annual
Day of Remembrance Saturday, November 7, 2015.
Mass with a candle lighting ceremony will be celebrated at 10:00am to remember and give thanks for
your loved ones who have died since November 2014
and for all deceased members of the parish. Buffet
lunch will be served after Mass. Please RSVP by
October 30, 2015. Call or email Megan Doherty (713667-9111) [email protected]
October 19 to October 25
Monday October 19
Sts. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues,
Priests and Companions, Martyrs
6:45 AM - St. Jude Novena
12:10 PM - St. Jude Novena
Tuesday October 20, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - St. Jude Novena
7:00 PM - St. Jude Novena
Wednesday October 21, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude Novena
12:10 PM - St. Jude Novena
Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
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Olga Silva de Planos
Thursday October 22, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude Novena
8:15 AM - St. Jude Novena
12:10 PM - St. Jude Novena
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Susan Schwarz, mother of Jamie Williford
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May they rest in the peace of Christ.
Friday October 23, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude Novena
8:15 AM - St. Jude Novena
12:10 PM - St. Jude Novena, St. Jude Novena
Steele Lecture
Cardinal DiNardo will share his
insights from the synod and its
ramifications for the future of the
family. Aided by dialogue partners
Fr. Leon Strieder and Fr. Lawrence
Jozwiak, there will be time for great
discussion and questions from the
audience. Thur., Oct. 29, 2015, 7
p.m., St. Mary’s Seminary, Archbishop Joseph A.
Fiorenza Auditorium, 9845 Memorial Drive. Free and
open to the public For more information, contact Cathy
Irantalab at [email protected]
Saturday October 24, Weekday
8:15 AM - St. Jude Novena
5:00 PM - St. Jude Novena
Sunday October 25
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 AM - St. Jude Novena
9:00 AM - St. Jude Novena
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - St. Jude Novena
3:00 PM - St. Jude Novena
5:00 PM - St. Jude Novena
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Stewardship Offering
In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples: “Anyone among you who aspires to
greatness must serve the rest; whoever
wants to rank first among you must serve the
needs of all.” In September, our parish helped to serve the
needs of many by providing $8233 in rent and lodging
assistance, $1210 in utility assistance, $648 in furniture,
$92 in food assistance, and $71 in travelers aid. The
month of the feasts of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and St.
Vincent de Paul was celebrated with great charity!
Call 713-664-5350 for help, or if you are interested in
membership in The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Please
use the organization link in the Church website
www.SVDP-Houston.org to access more information on
the Society.
The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box proceeds are used by the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul to benefit those in need.
Donations may be made at any time.
This Sunday, October 18, 2015, World Mission Sunday,
Propagation of the Faith Special Collection We’re all
Missionaries. Do you know the date of your Baptism? On
that day you became a missionary, called by our Lord to
share your faith with those around you—and be part of
the Church’s mission to the world. We have the
opportunity to be part of the Church’s missionary work
through our prayers and support offered to the Society for
the Propagation of the Faith.
October 11 , 2015, 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Offertory:
$42,696.91
Parish Pay Offertory
$34,764.00
Other Charitable:
$ 1,706.00
Total Contributions:
$79,166.91
First round baskets passed are for the Offertory and the second
rectangular baskets are for the Second Collection.
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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
October 18th: The Odd Couple - Suffering and Joy
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
6:30-8:30pm.
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:
October 18th - Baptism: Your Initiation into God’s Family
No Youth Ministry Activities October 25th, Fun Fest!
In Christ, Joey Muckenthaler
Coordinator of Youth Ministry, SVdP Catholic Church
For further information please contact Monica Aquila at
713.663.3528 or [email protected]
SVDP Youth Ministry Webpage / SVDP Facebook Page
Follow us on Instagram @SVDP_YM or Twitter @SVdP_LifeTeen
The Catholic Chaplain Corps
SVdP School Open House November 8
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School will
host an open house for prospective new
students and their parents Sunday,
November 8, 2015, 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.
The CCC provides pastoral and sacramental ministry for
patients in area hospitals. The PA formation process takes
four months and a new series of Classes begins Thur.,
Jan. 7, 7-9pm. For info 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.
K of C Pancake/Taco Breakfast
Benefitting Clergy Seminarians
CCSC Jingle Bell Express
With your help 2,500 underprivileged
children (infancy to age 15) will receive new toys, books and a holiday
food package for his/her family. Donations needed: new
unwrapped TOYS, Children’s Books. Volunteers needed
for sorting, deliveries, food assembly and distribution
12/7-12 at Bellaire United Methodist Church. For more
information regarding Jingle Bell Express, call
713.961.3993 ext. 215 or [email protected].
Sunday November 8
8am - 12:30pm
All the proceeds from the Taco
and Pancake Breakfast are
going to support the Clergy
Seminarians that are studying
to become priests.
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Adult Faith Formation
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
Mondays:
* Reading Group Interior Castles by St Teresa of Avila, 11am,
MJFC. For info Elaine Caldwell at 713-667-9111.
* St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: Based on Spirituality of Padre Pio,
4th Monday, 6:30pm, Contact Alan Vennix, [email protected]
* 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 Message of Divine
Mercy, 7pm, Contact Almanubia Cespedes 281-799-0749
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.
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]
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. RSVP: http://www.stannessociety.org
Norma L. McLellan St. Anne’s Society Bookclub
The Girl On a Train by Paula Hawkins, Wed., Oct. 21,
7-9pm, 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.
SAS Fall Festival Sat., Oct. 24, 3-5pm, Southside
Place Firetruck Park, 3743 Garnet St. Bring your family
to enjoy Games, Pumpkin Decorating, Face Painting,
Costume Parade, and treats!
RSVP: [email protected]
**Call for VOLUNTEERS! We need you!
November Gathering – Favorite Things We ask you
to bring something: a recipe, a new gadget, a gift idea, a
time saving idea, or just anything you want to share.
Even if you don’t have something to share, please
come, because you will come away with some great
ideas for dinner or stocking stuffers or a great place to
shop. This event is a fan favorite because it is so much
fun. Lunch will be provided and the nursery is free.
Thur., Nov. 5, 11am-1pm, MJFC Main Room. RSVP
required (first and last name) for event and nursery Elaine Fitzgibbon: [email protected].
Thursdays:
* Bible Study : Acts, the Spread of the Kingdom by Jeff
Cavins, 7pm, Contact- Joan 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]
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
SVDP Book Club
The SVDP Book Club will meet Wed., Nov. 11, 10:30am
-noon, MJFC 206. We'll be discussing Killing Patton by
Bill O'Reilly. This book is widely available at Public Libraries, bookstores and online booksellers. New members
are always welcome, and we welcome back folks who
haven't been with us in a while. For questions, please contact Mary Ann Beachler [email protected] or
713-665-0086.
**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**
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Adult Life Ministries
Senior Bus Trip The next bus trip, scheduled for November 11, will be to see the San Jacinto Monument and
the Battle Ship Texas. Lunch will be at the Monument
Inn. The cost of the trip will be $17.00 plus lunch on your
own.. See future bulletins for more information.
Spiritual Direction For an appointment with a spiritual
director, call: Eileen Meinert at 713-363-1961,
Elaine Caldwell at 713-663-3564, or
Sandy Marcello at 713-529-8162.
Other Spiritual, Educational and
Social Activities Free and Open to adults
Walk-ins welcome; All held in the MJFC
(Call 713-663-3564 for more information)
Art Class: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 1:00 in 202.
Divine Mercy Cenacle: Mondays at 7:00 pm in 205.
Apostleship of the Cross: Mondays at 7:30 pm in 206.
Centering Prayer: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 206.
Christian Meditation: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in 206.
John Paul II Study Group: Mondays at 10:30 in 206.
John XXIII Study Group: Mondays at 10:00 in 208A.
Share the Word Bible Study: Thursdays at 10:30 in 206.
Teresians’ Study Group: Mondays at 11:00 in 208B.
SVdP Book Club: Second Wednesdays at 10:30 in 206.
Opening Doors: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 205.
Cards (Canasta): Thursdays at 1:30 in 206.
Mah Jongg: Every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 in 206.
Mexican Train Dominoes: Thursdays at 1:00 in 206.
Italian I: Not available at this time.
Italian II: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in 208A.
French I: Wednesdays at 9:30 in 208A.
French II: Wednesdays at 1:30 in 208A
Spanish I: Tuesdays at 1:00 in 208A.
Spanish II: Tuesdays at 9:30 in 208A.
Spanish, Continuing: Fridays at 9:30 in 208B.
Computer Class: Scheduled periodically.
Stitch ’N Time: Tuesdays at 12:30 in 208B.
Sugar Sticks: Wednesdays at 1:00 in AB.
Bridge: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 1:00 in 206.
Tai Chi: Fridays at 5:00 pm in MJFC
Bus Trips: Once a month on different days.
John XXIII Study Group Currently the group is discussing issues related to the family. Come in, have a cup
of coffee, and join us on Mondays from 10:00 – 11:30 in
Room 208A of the MJFC.
Outreach for the Homeless; an opportunity for service
to the poor If you would like to join a group of our parishioners who serve the homeless at the Beacon once a
month, call Elaine at 713-663-3564 or email her at [email protected]. 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. They
work from 11:00 – 1:00 to help serve the noon meal or
work in the laundry.
Opening Doors: Grief Support Our
grief support group meets on Tuesdays
from 10:00 – 11:30 am in Room 205 of
the MJFC. All who have experienced
the loss of a loved one or other painful
trauma are welcome.
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.
Confused About MEDICARE?
Turning 65 or Past 65 and Retiring… Know the Facts!!
Medicare Survival Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 - 8 PM, MJFC
TONI KING, Medicare Advocate, Author, Speaker,
Radio, TV & Newspapers.
Learn how to make informed decisions about your Medicare !!
Please RSVP: Call-832-519-TONI(8664)
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St. Jude Novena Masses are offered October 20th to the 28th. All
Masses offered during this period are for the St. Jude Intentions.
The novena prayer of the day will be recited at all weekday and
weekend Masses. A private novena (setting time aside each day,
for 9 days for prayer, meditation and the recitation of the special
prayers to St. Jude) can be celebrated. The Novena will end on
Wednesday, October 28, with 6:45am and 12:10pm masses in
the Church.
You are encouraged to attend mass and receive the Eucharist.
Special Intention Cards, the daily prayers of the Novena and
membership in the St. Jude League are available at all entrances
to the church. For the homebound, the special prayers can be
brought to you by the Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. If
you have a particular need, or want to offer thanksgiving to St.
Jude for his special intercession, set aside this novena time.
Novena Prayer
O blessed St. Jude / through your kinship with our Lord Jesus Christ / and your
vocation as an Apostle / and the glory that is now yours in heaven / obtain for me from
the Giver of every good gift / all the graces which I need, especially, _________. Help
me to live out the truth of your Epistle / to build my life upon the faith we have
received / to live in the love of God by grace of the Holy Spirit / and to praise the Son by
helping all men and women. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
First Day, October 20
St. Jude, blessed Apostle / who labored zealously for the Kingdom of God / and performed many
miracles in cases of need and despair / we ask you to hear our prayers / and bring them before
God, especially, _________. Help us to be patient in finding God’s will for us.
St. Jude, pray for us!
My Jesus, mercy!
Second Day, October 21
St. Jude, blessed Apostle / we gather here this day to serve our Lord Jesus Christ / and to live as
his disciples. / Help us to dispose our hearts and minds / to the love of God and the Spirit of God
at work in our lives. We ask you to hear our prayers and bring them to God, especially,
_________. Grant that we may always be mindful and thankful for the blessings of God / and always open to His will for us.
St. Jude, pray for us! My Jesus, mercy!
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High Five for 75 Fun Fest
Bingo – Saturday,
October 24, @
6:00pm
Fun Fest- Sunday,
October 25
12:00 to 6:00pm
High Five for 75!
Fajitas & BINGO
Generously Sponsored by
Larry Martin Real Estate Services
Come enjoy a night with
family and friends.
Fajitas Margaritas Beer
BIG CASH PRIZES!
Fun Fest- Fun for all ages!
October 24th and 25th
Rides, Games, Prizes, Confetti Eggs,
Camel Rides, Petting Zoo,
Barbeque, Filipino Food, Latin Food,
Cotton Candy
75 Years of Faith,
Love, & Fellowship
Fun Fest Raffle
Try your luck at
winning one of our fabulous prizes!
For the month of October, the 75th
Anniversary celebrations continue.
Visit us at our Fun Fest booth for
goodies and fellowship.
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.
Volunteer! We need your help!
Parish Volunteers, please sign up
for 2015 SVdP FunFest!
Please contact Mireille Marino @
[email protected]
for more information.
A special thanks to all parishioners who have thus
far participated in our year-long celebration. Be
on the lookout for upcoming events!
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Saints and Special Observances
Sacrament of Baptism
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Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time;
World Mission Sunday
Monday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and
Companions
Tuesday: St. Paul of the Cross
Thursday: St. John Paul II
Friday: St. John of Capistrano
Saturday: St. Anthony Mary Claret; Blessed Virgin Mary
Requirements for those wishing to
have their children – under the age
of 7 – baptized at St. Vincent de
Paul Church:
• Parents must be Active Registered
Parishioners. SVdP Parishioners living outside the
parish boundaries must have a Letter of Permission
from the parish in which they reside.
An official legal State of Texas or other state issued
Birth Certificate is required for Baptism.
Parent must provide an original Photo ID (Driver’s
License) at time of Baptism Registration so that a
copy may be made.
Both Parents must attend a Baptism Class before
the Baptism if they have not attended a class within
the previous 3 years.
Today’s Readings
First Reading — My servant shall justify many,
and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11).
Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as
we place our trust in you (Psalm 33).
Second Reading — Let us confidently approach the
throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for
timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16).
Gospel — Whoever wishes to be first among you will be
the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]).
Both parents must pre-register to be able to attend
the regularly scheduled classes on the first Tuesday of
the month (please note: classes are NOT conducted in
January, April, July or September). Classes typically
run from 6:30-9:00 PM. Baptism will not be scheduled
until all required completed forms and fee are turned in.
The cost of the classes – covering class and baptism
materials – is $25.00 for parish parents and must be
paid at the time of registration. Registration is limited
and closes on the Tuesday prior to the class.
Registrations will not be taken on the evening of the
class.
To register, please contact Paulette at
[email protected] or 713-663-3515. Nonparishioner parents may take the class, as space
permits, for a fee of $50. Contact Paulette to inquire as
to availability.
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: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21;
Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94;
Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52
High School Open Houses
For those whose children are to be baptized at St.
Vincent de Paul, the parish does not require godparents
to attend the class, though they may do so if they desire.
The fee for a godparent is $10 and pre-registration is
required. Contact Paulette to inquire.
St. Agnes Academy is and all-girls Catholic college preparatory High School. Open House is Wed., Oct. 21, 7pm,
9000 Bellaire Blvd. For more info: www.st-agnes.org or
713.219.5411 or [email protected].
St. Pius X High School will host an Open House on
Thur., Nov. 5, 7pm, in the Auditorium. All middle school
students and their parents/guardians are cordially invited.
You will meet the faculty & staff, see students in action,
and tour the school.
If your child is over 7 years or older and not baptized,
please call Laura at 713-663-3528, to inquire as to
appropriate sacramental preparation.
Hesburgh Lecture Series Giving a Last Lecture
It’s TRUE!! Our biggest
choir is everyone, in all
the pews. But there’s
always room for more
great singers in our Music
Ministry too.
The Notre Dame Club of Houston is hosting a Hesburgh
Lecture Series Program, “Giving a Last Lecture” 7-9pm,
Thur., Nov. 5, 2015 at the Dominican Sisters of Houston
Meeting Room, 6501 Almeda Rd, 77021. Please come at
6:30pm to enjoy some light food and social time before
the presentation by Edward Hums, Teaching Professor in
Accountancy. This event is free of charge.
Discover Music Ministry –
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Next Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center
Parish Information
Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. and 3pm Masses
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Hosted by SVdP Ushers
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. This summer let
them play while you pray during the 9am
Mass. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail
Family Center. No Fees
Early Bulletin Deadline
11/1/15 Bulletin Articles were
due Thursday, 10/15/15
along with the regularly scheduled
October 25, 2015 items.
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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.
Young at Heart Schedule, MJFC, 2:30pm
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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.
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Oct. 25: Talk - Staying Safe in Your Home
Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Lunch
Dec. 20: Talk - Advent
Jan. 24: Activity - Seated Pilates
Vigésimo Noveno del Tiempo Ordinario
18 de octubre de 2015
EL MAESTRO SE ADELANTA
© J.S, Paluch Co. Inc.
En el tiempo en que se escribieron los Evangelios, Santiago y Juan, hijos de Zebedeo (hijos del
“trueno”) eran distinguidos dirigentes de la comunidad cristiana. Un método común de los evangelistas era poner
las fallas de los primeros cristianos en los hombros de sus dirigentes. Esto lo hacían con el fin de ilustrar un
aspecto de lo que significa ser discípulo y, quizás, confortarlos con el hecho de que Jesús escogió a seres
humanos comunes, con defectos, para predicar la Buena Nueva. Parece doblemente extraño que estos dos
discípulos, dintinguidos y apreciados, hayan sido reprendidos por Jesús cuando pidieron posiciones de honor.
Jesús, tal como ocurrió, se les adelantó y, en el Evangelio, también se adelantó a los otros que se indignan con
Santiago y Juan. Las lecturas de hoy de Isaías y Hebreos, junto con la de
Jesús como se le describe en Marcos, se les adelantan y callan a los que
reclaman puestos de honor al recordarnos que en la humildad del
servicio conocemos el Reino de Dios entre nosotros.
CRISTO SERVIDOR, IGLESIA SERVIDORA
En el Evangelio de San Mateo, es la madre de Santiago y Juan
la que hace la petición a Jesús (Lucas omite esta escena). Es “muy
normal” que las madres quieran que sus hijos “salgan adelante en el
mundo” y también que nosotros mismos busquemos posiciones de
honor y poder. Pero nuevamente es la lección de Jesús, junto con las
lecciones de Isaías y Hebreos, que nos recuerdan que necesitamos evaluar constantemente nuestra “muy normal”
forma de vida para cerciorarnos de que estamos viviendo como Cristo, cabeza de la Iglesia. Cuando Isaías
escribe sobre el Servidor doliente, se puede interpretar como una profecía sobre Jesús, pero también es una
profecía de la presencia continua de Jesús, la Iglesia; cuando el autor de Hebreos escribe sobre la debilidad que
Cristo el gran Sumo Sacerdote sufre, también es sobre la debilidad del Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia. De esta
manera las escrituras nos muestran hoy a todos, a los bautizados, a la Iglesia, cómo debemos continuar siendo el
Cristo Servidor para el mundo.
Lecturas de hoy: Isaías 53:10–11; Salmo 33:4–5, 18–20, 22; Hebreos 4:14–16; Marcos 10:35–45 [42–45]
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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 954-515-7571
También puede visitar la página www. svdpacts.org
Enséname el camino de la vida, sáciame de gozo en tu presencia” Salmo 15, 11
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LA OBRA DIVINA DE SALVACIÓN La obra de Dios
de la salvación es el enfoque de las lecturas este fin de
semana. Desde el acontecer profético de Isaías hasta la
visión de Jesús sobre la condición humana en Hebreos, y
terminando con el rescate que paga Jesús por nosotros en
san Marcos, Dios está al mando. Puede que ocurran caídas
e incomprensiones por el camino. Puede que nos alejemos
de Dios, pero Dios nos trae de vuelta a su lado mediante la
conversión. Al igual que Santiago y Juan, a veces dejamos
que la avaricia y el poder empañen nuestra visión de lo
que Jesús nos quiere enseñar sobre el Reino; pero sin tregua nos enseña y nos repite cómo ha de ser la vida en el
Reino. Jesús ha pagado por nuestro rescate para garantizar
que compartamos el Reino con él.
No es raro que
pensemos sobre el rescate que pagó Jesús en términos de
un castigo que tuvo que sufrir. Sin embargo, es más acertado y más como Jesús, reconocer que el rescate es un regalo de Dios para nosotros. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
beber ya que muchas veces contiene una bebida amarga y
el peso o decisión de ser fieles al Evangelio, aún a costa de
la propia vida. Por tal motivo, la persona que quiera estar
cerca de Jesús tendrá que aprender a ser como Cristo, quien
no vino a imponer su autoridad buscando ser servido, sino
que vino a servir. Él, siendo Dios, no se aferró a su condición divina, sino que se hizo uno de tantos, cuidando a su
madre por muchos años, juntándose con pecadores, lavando los pies a sus discípulos y dando la vida por todas las
personas. Estar al lado de Jesús no es cuestión de poder,
sino de amor y servicio, hasta dar la vida. Él nos puso el
ejemplo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS
Domingo: Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario; Domingo Mundial de las Misiones
Lunes: San Juan de Brébeuf, san Isaac Jogues y compañeros
Martes: San Pablo de la Cruz
Jueves: Papa san Juan Pablo II
Viernes: San Juan de Capistrano
Sábado: San Antonio María Claret; Santa María Virgen
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Ya que él ofreció su vida como sacrificio por el pecado, el proyecto de Dios prosperará en sus
manos (Isaías 53:10-11).
Salmo — Muéstrate bondadoso con nosotros, Señor
(Salmo 33 [32]).
Segunda lectura — Porque tenemos un sumo sacerdote
que ha sido probado en todo, a excepción del pecado,
acerquémonos con plena confianza al Dios de bondad
(Hebreos 4:14-16).
Evangelio — El Hijo del Hombre ha venido a servir y a
dar su vida como rescate por una muchedumbre
(Marcos 10:35-45).
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: Rom 4:20-25; Lc 1:69-75; Lc 12:13-21
Martes: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Sal 40 (39):7-10,
17; Lc 12:35-38
Miércoles: Rom 6:12-18; Sal 124 (123):1b-8; Lc 12:39-48
Jueves: Rom 6:19-23; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 12:49-53
Viernes: Rom 7:18-25a; Sal 119 (118):66, 68, 76-77,
93-94; Lc 12:54-59
Sábado: Rom 8:1-11; Sal 24 (23):1b-4ab, 5-6; Lc 13:1-9
Domingo: Jer 31:7-9; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Heb 5:1-6;
Mc 10:46-52
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Santiago y Juan,
además de ser hermanos, eran tipos muy atrevidos. Se
acercaron a Jesús para pedirle puestos de poder y autoridad en el Reino que estaba estableciendo. Al darse cuenta,
los demás discípulos se molestaron con ellos, probablemente porque deseaban los mismos puestos. La tentación
y el deseo de poder es algo muy común a todos los seres
humanos. Todos deseamos el primer puesto y la estima de
los demás. No obstante, Jesús nos recuerda que no es fácil
tener responsabilidad. La autoridad es un cáliz difícil de
Misa de sanación Se celebra una Misa de Sanación el
segundo miércoles de cada mes as las 12:10 p.m. Inmediatamente después de la Misa, se celebra el sacramento
de la Unción de los Enfermos. La próxima fecha de la
celebración será el 14 de octubre 2015.
El Rezo del Santísimo Rosario
Rezamos el rosario antes de la Misa
en español todos los domingo
empezando a las 2:20 p.m.
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