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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
July 31, 2016, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. William Young
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Phong Nguyen
Deacons
Gus Camacho, Dan Pagnano
Business Administrator,
Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549
Director of Music,
Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539
Director of Liturgy,
Laura Rivera, 713-663-3528
Director of Faith Formation,
Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565
Director of Communications,
Mary Gosline, 713-663-3546
Parish School, 713-666-2345
Fax 713-663-3562
Principal, Carolyn Sears
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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July 31, 2016, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
We have heard the opening lines of today’s first reading, “Vanity of vanities, says
Qoheleth, vanity of vanities! All is vanity!” many times. One definition of vanity is —
excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; — character or
quality of being vain; — conceit: — Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity —
an instance or display of this quality or feeling: — something about which one is vain or
excessively proud: — his good looks are his greatest vanity — lack of real value;
hollowness; worthlessness: — the vanity of a selfish life: — something worthless, trivial, or
pointless. Not too much positive language in that definition.
USCCB’s (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) web site has a good introduction to the Book of
Ecclesiastes. In part we read:
The Hebrew name of this book and of its author, Qoheleth, is actually a title, and it perhaps means
“assembler” (of students, listeners) or “collector” (of wisdom sayings). The book’s more common name,
Ecclesiastes, is an approximate translation into Greek of this Hebrew word. The book comprises an
extended reflective essay employing autobiographical narrative, proverbs, parables, and allegories. An
almost unrelenting skepticism characterizes the tone or outlook.
The refrain which begins and ends the book, “Vanity of vanities” (1:1; 12:8), recurs at key points
throughout. The Hebrew word, hebel (“vanity”), has the sense of “emptiness, futility, absurdity”: “I have
seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a chase after wind” (1:14;
2:11, 17, 26; etc.). Everything in human life is subject to change, to qualification, to loss: “What profit
have we from all the toil which we toil at under the sun?” (1:3). The answer is in the negative: No
absolute profit or gain is possible. Even if some temporary profit or gain is achieved, it will ultimately be
cancelled out by death, the great leveller (2:14–15; 3:19–20). Wisdom has some advantage over
foolishness, but even wisdom’s advantage is only a temporary and qualified one.
The book’s honest and blunt appraisal of the human condition provides a healthy corrective to the
occasionally excessive self-assurance of other wisdom writers. Its radical skepticism is somewhat
tempered by the resigned conclusions to rejoice in whatever gifts God may give.
… While Qohelet's observations are somewhat despairing in tone, we are not meant to reject
working or gaining wisdom (3:22; 10:10). Rather, through Ecclesiastes we realize the shortness of
human life, the smallness of our work, the insignificance of our lives without God. Qohelet helps us
understand that there are many pursuits in human life that are not worth investing our time and energy.
Rather, we should seek God and keep his commandments. For money, pleasure and knowledge are
merely necessary things along the path of life, but God is the goal of the journey.
… Ecclesiastes is hard to stomach because it confronts us so sharply with the contradictions of life.
Yet the hard truths which Ecclesiastes teaches lift our vision higher. While our daily work is important in
a limited sense, Ecclesiastes focuses us on the ultimately important purposes of life: to love God and
keep his commandments (12:13).
I encourage you to read this book of the Bible. If you read it from the Bishops’ web site you will have the
advantage of seeing the notes for the text. These notes are quite helpful for background information and proper
paths to deeper understanding. The Bible treats us like adults and calls us to find the courage to listen and
respond to God’s truth from the deepest recesses of our hearts. While the words seem hard, they are words of
mercy. Sometimes words of mercy are fierce because God knows what is at stake — our eternal destiny.
God bless,
Msgr. Bill
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Mass Intentions for the Week
August 1 to August 7
Monday August 1
St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
6:45 AM - John C. Cancelmo †
12:10 PM - Dr. Pedro Caram †, Andres Felipe Arbelaez †
Tuesday August 2, Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - T Don Clark †, Teresa Theccanat & Family
Wednesday August 3, Weekday
6:45 AM - Pauline Chesser †
12:10 PM - Richard Faust †, Gladys Hurbrough †
Thursday August 4, St. Saint John Vianney, Priest
6:45 AM - Jack Stevens †
8:15 AM 12:10 PM - Gina Lea Garcia †, Verna Freeman
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable about
the rich man who selfishly stored all his
grain and goods only to die and not enjoy
his abundance. What we struggle all our
lives to learn is that life does not consist of possessions
nor our perceived security, but of being possessed by
God. 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
(http://svdp-houston.org/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul) 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.
Friday August 5, Weekday
6:45 AM - Anthony Luprete Sr. †
8:15 AM 12:10 PM - John & Laura Barbato †, John G. Worrall, Jr. †
Saturday August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord
8:15 AM - Roberto Anaya †
5:00 PM - John Fazzino †
Sunday August 7
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 AM - Caroline Divone †
9:00 AM - Susie Magdaleno †
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - Katherine Sechelski †
3:00 PM - Camilo E. Correa †
5:00 PM - Linda Ahlf
Volunteer Needed!
The Church Linen Ministry needs someone who is able to donate about 3
hours a month laundering linens used
during Mass.
THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE
NEED FOR A VOLUNTEER ON
THE 4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.
Instruction will be given. Call Laura,
817-689-0239, if able to help.
Remember as St. Therese said, "And the
very least trifle is precious in His Sight."
Save Lives —
Help Sort Medical Supplies
Help Medical Bridges fulfill its mission of closing the
Healthcare Gap worldwide. Sort and categorize donated
medical supplies that will be shipped to organizations in
desperate need in more than 85 developing countries
worldwide. To Volunteer contact Veronica Bucio, 713766-6554 or [email protected] or apply online
at www.medicalbridges.org.
Stewardship Offering
Please pray for the repose of the soul of:
July 24, 2016, 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Offertory:
$37,025.95
Other Charitable:
$ 707.00
Total Contributions:
$37,732.95
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Angelita Basa,
mother of Emelita Lourdes Basa
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May she rest in the peace of Christ.
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
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).
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.
For further information please contact Monica Aquila at
713.663.3509 or [email protected]
Free Family Fun Party August 28
Houston Catholic Radio (AM 1430) is
throwing a party for their listeners, just to say
thanks for being awesome. It’s free, familyoriented, centrally located, and conveniently timed
on a Sunday afternoon to get you home by bedtime. It’s
Sunday, Aug. 28, 2-5:30pm, indoors at the Univ. of St.
Thomas. There will be free food, games, bounce houses,
music, and prizes. Details online at GRNonline.com/
FamilyFun or email [email protected].
Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry
Lifeteen Inspiration: We will be going to The Lifeteen Inspiration Conference at the Six Flags in San Antonio, TX this Saturday August 6th! We will spend the day riding roller coasters,
making friends, and spending time in worship growing closer
to God and each other. We will be leaving at 6:00 AM and
returning at 1:00 AM the next day. The cost is $75 per person.
See, email, or call the youth minister Pat Gunning to sign up
by Wednesday.
Bible Study: There will be an open youth room from 2:30-5:00
PM this Tuesday for anyone in grades 7-12, followed by our
first weekly Bible Study from 6-8:30 PM with free pizza and
soda for all those in High School.
Lifeteen Mass and Lifenight: Our first Lifeteen Lifenight will
kick off Sunday, August 7, after the 5:00pm Lifeteen Mass. All
high schoolers are welcome to join us for food, fun, fellowship, and prayer!
Fun events: We have a lot of fun events going on next week:
Wake Nation (wakeboarding park and ropes course), a free
outdoor movie at Citycentre, and a Dynamos Game. See,
email, or call Pat Gunning to sign up!
For more events and information see
August Events Calendar on page 8 of this Bulletin.
For further information contact the Coordinator of
Youth Ministry Pat Gunning, at [email protected]
Parenting Help
The office of Family Life Ministry have trained eight
professionals around the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston to provide services to parents who are willing
and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and formation to parents
with common developmental and behavioral problems in
children. To obtain more information please contact us at
713-741-8739 or 713-741-8711.
You’re Invited to a Free Cub Scout Summer Activity!
Bring your family and learn about scouting! Designed for boys entering grades 1-5, Cub Scouts is an
exciting program that combines outdoor activities, sports, academics and more while helping instill
values such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. Water Balloon Monsoon, Sunday, August
14, 2pm St. Vincent de Paul Athletic Fields (date & location subject to change) Always EPIC!! The
Water Balloon Monsoon is a Scout Favorite! Scouts are suggested to bring 50 or more pre-filled water
balloons. You can’t have too many. Refrigerated balloons are chilling!!
If you are thinking about joining us for this event, please send us a note so we can have enough food and beverage
and keep you up to date on any changes. For this, or any additional information, contact:
Bill Macey at [email protected] or Gene Silva at [email protected]
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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 6:30 pm praise and
worship, 7pm Mass, and dinner every Tuesday evening
(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.
Bayou Awakening Retreat
Choice Wine
Marriage Date Night
Program Marriage
Retreat for young adults ages 18-25. September 16-18,
2016. The mission of Awakening is to bring young
adults to a personal encounter with Christ, provide an
opportunity for spiritual renewal and to connect young
adults to the Catholic church and a safe community. Register online at www.bayouawakening.org or by mail before September 10. All young adults in this age range are
welcome. For more information 713-741-8778.
Join us for "The Choice Wine"
Marriage Date Night on Friday
September 16th, 7pm to 9pm
at the Monsignor Jamail Parish
Family Center. The evening consists
of dinner, an inspiring marriage
enrichment video, and discussion
on God's plan of authentic marital
happiness. Dinner will be served
buffet style and you can bring
along a bottle of wine to share as a
married couple if you wish. There is
no cost for this Marriage Date
Night, simply email Nick LaRocca at
[email protected] to sign up
so that we can reserve a spot for
you and your spouse.
SVdP Book Club
The SVdP Book Club will meet Wed.,
Aug. 10, in MJFC 206, 10:30am
—Noon. The August selection
is The Collaborator of Bethlehem by Matt Beynon Rees. Here's a
brief description about it: The murder of a leader of the
Palestinian Martyrs Brigade leads to the arrest of George
Saba, a Palestinian Christian accused of collaborating
with the Israelis. Omar Yussef, a modest history teacher
at a United Nations school in the West Bank, is impelled
to investigate the murder to exonerate his former pupil,
who he knows is innocent. As he struggles to save
George, Omar Yussef is drawn into a complex plot where
it is impossible to tell friend from enemy. Availability:
Houston Public Library has 9 copies with no holds; Harris County Public Library has 3 copies and no holds. It is
available from Better World Books for $3.48 and other
online and retail booksellers. Also available in various
electronic formats.
Contact Mary Ann Beachler at 713-665-0086 or
[email protected] for more information.
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Adult Life Ministries
Bus Trip for August 10 The next senior bus trip will be
to the National Weather Service in Dickinson for a free
explanation of how the forecasters know when it will rain
or when a hurricane is developing and where it will hit.
Then we shall go on to San Leon to have lunch at the Top
Water Grill and tour the Railean Distillery. In the event
the weather center will not be able to take us because of a
dynamic weather condition, we shall go, instead, to the
Air Terminal Museum at Hobby Airport. Because a prepayment is not required, there will be no money needed to
sign up. For this reason you may sign up at the reception
desk in the main lobby of the MJFC. Boarding for this trip
will be at 8:30am.
Spiritual Direction For an appointment with a spiritual
director call: Sandy Marcello at 713-529-8162,
Eileen Meinert at 713-363-1961, or
Elaine Caldwell at 713-663-3564.
English Classes (ESL) English as a Second Language
meets at 9:30am in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center,
Room 202. You may register when you come to the class
for the first time.
Other Activities Continuing Through the Summer
Free and Open to Adults All are held in the MJFC
Centering Prayer: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 206.
Christian Meditation: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in 206.
Share the Word Bible Study: Thursdays at 10:30 in 206.
Teresians: Mondays at 11:00 in 208B.
SVdP Book Club: Second Wednesdays at 10:30.
Opening Doors: Call 713-663-3564 for current schedule.
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.
English Class (ESL): Tuesdays at 9:30 in 208A.
Italian I: Wednesdays at 10:00 in 202.
French I: Wednesdays at 9:30 in 208A.
Spanish I and II: Tuesdays at 1:00 in 208A.
Stitch ’n Time: Tuesdays at 12:30 in 208B.
Sugar Sticks: Wednesdays at 1:00 in AB.
Bridge: Tues.1:00, Wed.1;30, Fri. 1:30 in 206.
Tai Chi: Fridays at 5:00 pm in MJFC.
Bus Trips: As scheduled.
John XXIII Study Group Deciding to take off the remainder of July, this group will begin meeting again on
August 1. On that date they will continue the regular
schedule of meeting at 10am, Mondays, MJFC 208A.
Walk-ins are welcome, as topics frequently originate
within the group as they address them in light of church
doctrine found in the documents of Vatican II and other
papal publications. Current world problems and remarks
of church hierarchy provide ample topics for discussion.
Your Invitation to Volunteer in Adult Life Ministries
If you are interested in helping in any of these opportunities, please contact Elaine at [email protected]
 Teaching French I and another for French II
 Teaching Italian II (volunteer discerning at present)
 Teaching/coordinating a program in art and/or music
appreciation.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee
Special bilingual (English/Spanish)
annual masses celebrated by His
Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
for couples residing in the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
25th Silver Anniversary Sunday, August 14, 3pm,
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph
Parkway.
50th Golden Anniversary Sunday, Sept. 25, 3pm,
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph
Parkway.
Whether or not a couple attends the ceremony, they
are eligible to receive a special recognition. Reserved seating will be limited. For more information
contact Regina Vasquez, with the Office of Family
Life Ministry, 713-741-8720. Register
at
www.familylifeministryhouston.org
12 Day Pilgrimage Tour of
Portugal, Spain, France,
Italy, Fatima, Alba de
Tormes,
Salamanca, Zaragoza,
Lourdes, Rome, Assisi
May 11 - 22, 2017, $3590.00
Per person from Houston
(Includes round trip air fare
from Houston, first class hotels,
double occupancy, two meals a
day, full breakfast, and dinner,
English speaking tour guides,
all entrance fees and sightseeing as per itinerary, airport taxes and fuel surcharges,
tips to guides and drivers.)
Tour Coordinator: Lucie Gardea, 832-413-2746
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St. Vincent de Paul Church
Catholic Inquiry Sessions
An introduction to the Catholic Faith
Do you have Questions
about the Catholic
Church?
-Who does Jesus Christ
claim to be?
-What is the main theme
of the bible?
-What is a Sacrament?
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Are you wondering about
-How does the process
of RCIA unfold at
St. Vincent de Paul
Church?
the Catholic Church?

Wednesdays August 17th, 24th & 31st, 2016

7pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Family Center
RCIA Orientation- Sunday Sept. 11th 10:30am
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Walk-ins welcome but registration is encouraged
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To register go to www.svdp-houston.org/rcia
Contact Nick LaRocca at the email/phone below.
“We proclaim Christ
crucified…. the foolishness
of God is wiser than human
wisdom, and the weakness of
God is stronger than
human strength.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:23&25
Phone:713-663-3565
E-mail: [email protected]
www.svdp-houston.org
St. Vincent de Paul Church
"Fiercely holding on to truth and graciously inviting others to join us!"
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NEEDED
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
TO ASSIST OUR PRIESTS IN OFFERING THE PRECIOUS
BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST TO FELLOW CATHOLICS.
The requirements to serve the Lord in this rewarding Ministry are
that you be at least 18 years of age or a senior in High School, be a
practicing Catholic, registered at St. Vincent de Paul, who has
received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation,
and that your life is lived in conformity with the teachings of the
Catholic Church, including the teachings on Sacramental Marriage.
NEXT TRAINING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
FROM 7:00 – 9:00 PM, IN THE CHURCH
For Information: Alan and Rina Vennix (713-660-8245)
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Saints and Special Observances
HOW IS GOD, IN HIS INFINITE
Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: St. Alphonsus Liguori
Tuesday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard
Thursday: St. John Vianney
Friday: Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major;
First Friday
Saturday: The Transfiguration of the Lord; First Saturday
LOVE, CALLING YOU?
On May 5, 2015, the first national Thank-A-Nun Day
was celebrated. With apologies for the delay, we have
reproduced below portions of a column honoring that day
by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB.
“We still have profound lessons to learn from the
women who ran to the tomb that first Easter morning.
They represented countless, nameless, yet devoted women who were part of the crowds that Jesus addressed and
in the homes he frequented. They were the courageous
ones who reached out fearlessly to touch the fringe of his
cloak. They shouted after him; they entered his hosts’
houses uninvited, they poured most expensive, perfumed
nard over his feet to the consternation of the critics….
I regret that several generations of young people will
never have the grace of getting to know women religious
as I knew them: as teachers, pastoral workers, colleagues
and friends.
Though their “charisms” will live on through lay-led
institutions in many instances, nothing can ever replace
their presence in the life of the Church and in our own
personal stories. Their lives were alabaster jars of nard
poured out in active service, in decisive, courageous, prophetic works, and in watchful presence at the end. When
I think of that first Easter, in an eerie, garden-like setting
outside the walls of Jerusalem, I cannot help but remember the faithful women in my life who have carried the
message of the Resurrection to the ends of the earth.”
Read Fr. Thomas’ full article at http://
saltandlighttv.org/blog. Brought to you by the SVDP Vocations Committee. Pray for Vocations!
Today’s Readings
First Reading — Do not spend your life toiling
for material gain (Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23).
Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden
not your hearts (Psalm 90).
Second Reading — Christ has raised you to new life, so
seek now what is above (Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11).
Gospel — Be on guard against all greed, for your life
does not consist of earthly possessions, but of the riches
of the reign of God (Luke 12:13-21).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Monday:
Readings For The Week
Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102;
Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday:
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29,
22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13;
Mt 15:21-28
Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19;
Mt 16:13-23
Friday:
Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab,
39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28
Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9;
2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36
Sunday:
Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22;
Hb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12];
Lk 12:32-48 [35-40]
Year of Mercy Prayer Breakfast
St. Vincent de Paul’s Sister Parish, St.
Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
invites all to their Prayer Breakfast, Saturday, August 6, 2016,
9am-12 noon, donation $10,
at the Deacon Clarence
Johnson
Hall,
6220
LaSalette
Dr.,
77021.
Theme: Merciful Like the
Father, Our Responsibilities
in the context of Misericordiae Vultus in the Jubilee Year
of Mercy. Speaker: Rev. Faustinus Okeyikam, MSP, Pastor of
St. Peter the Apostle Church. Please
RSVP to: Janell Nelson, [email protected] or 281-467-4575 or Annette Batiste
[email protected] / 713-985-9841.
For more info: stpeterhouston.org/ or 713-747-7800.
Loving Embrace
Infertility Support Group
September 15, 2016, 7:30-9:00PM
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church,
Msgr Jamail Family Center, Room 202
The meeting will feature Guest Speaker Brooke Jemelka,
MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jemelka is one of
three practitioners with Caritas Women’s Care, part of
CHI St. Luke’s Medical Group Sugar land. Caritas is
dedicated to providing holistic, comprehensive, and restorative services for women from adolescence through
menopause. Honoring womanhood and the sanctity of
human life, Caritas Women’s Care offers on-site education about natural family planning and infertility in a loving, faith-based environment.
Contacts: Shannon Lassen, 832.978.6716 / [email protected] or Janel Greig, 713.586.9567 /
[email protected]
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Next Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center
Parish Information
Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. & 3pm Masses
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Hosted by the 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. For info and forms contact Paulette,
[email protected]/713-663-3515. If your child is
over 7 years old and not baptized, contact Monica Aquila,
713-663-3509 or [email protected].
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 Mass.
Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail Family
Center. No Fees
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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
Laura Rivera, 713-663-3528 / [email protected].
Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event.
Contact Megan at [email protected] or 713-663-3561.
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, 713-663-3565.
CCSC is helping equip 6,500 students for the
academic year? WOW! HOW CAN I HELP?
1. Sponsor a student! CCSC’s greatest need for the
Back To School program is financial backing.
It costs only $45.00 to provide each child with a comprehensive packet of academic supplies and new clothing/
shoes in line with each campus’s uniform requirements.
Please consider giving or organizing a drive to fund this
much-needed service – at your place of business, worship,
recreation center or anywhere you have community relationships that care about children.
Donations of any amount can be contributed by:
Donate online! Our secure website is a convenient way to
give, and your gift can be designated to Back To School:
www.ccschouston.org
Donate by mail! Simply send a check (payable to CCSC
with “Back To School” in the note section) to CCSC,
P. O. Box 27924, Houston, Texas, 77227.
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New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the
Parish Registration Form available at the Parish Office,
the Greeter’s Station in the Church Gathering Space or
online at http://www.svdp-houston.org/new-parishionerregistration-form
2. Volunteer! It takes 700 volunteers to make Back To
School a success! You can contribute your time and energy
to this worthy cause or help inspire others to volunteer.
LOCATION: Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire
Blvd @ Ave. B (just inside Loop 610).
Sort & Set Up Saturday, July 30, 7:30am to 12:30pm,
Help prep and organize supplies!
Distribution (2 Day Option) Friday, Aug. 5 - 7:30am-1pm
Saturday, Aug. 6 - 7:30am-1pm, Help parents/students as
they pick up supplies and more!
Parking is limited on Distribution days! If possible,
please park across the street at Crosspoint Church (in
the back parking lot): 4601 Bellaire Blvd.
Thank you for your involvement and support!
Questions? Contact 713-961-3993 ext. 215
or [email protected]
The Glazier McStravick Organ Recital
Experience the moving tones of our 92-year-old organ,
Henry Pilcher’s Sons opus 1206. The recital is offered in
thanksgiving for the generosity of Mrs. Ann Glazier
McStravick & others who have made possible the first
stage of renovations to this historic instrument. Saturday,
August 6, 12:00 Noon, Te Deum laudamus, Annunciation
Catholic Church. Solo organ recital by Felipe Gasper Director of Music and Annunciation Organist. This recital
will also be a “Farewell” to our beloved Felipe. Limited
seating. RSVP Required. Call 713-222-2289 or email:
[email protected] For parking and
directions please go to www.annunciationcc.org.
The mission of Christian Community Service Center is to
serve the poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy while
respecting their religious, ethnic, or cultural differences
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Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
31 de julio de 2016
PALABRAS FÁCILES; PALABRAS ÁSPERAS
“Ya que han resucitado con Cristo, busquen las cosas de arriba”, es lo que hoy escuchamos
(Colosenses 3:1). Y también: “Piensen en las cosas de arriba” (Colosenses 3:2). Eso es fácil de entender. Es un
buen consejo y puro sentido común. Pero, san Pablo nos dice que, la capacidad de buscar y pensar en las cosas
de arriba tiene su precio. Para poder morir de veras, de modo que nuestra vida de gloria esté con Cristo en el
cielo, tenemos que dar muerte –igual que dieron muerte a Cristo en la cruz– a todas esas cosas de nuestra vida
de “aquí abajo” que nos impiden vivir por Cristo y con Cristo, como nuestro todo en todo. La verdad es que no
podemos buscar las cosas de arriba, pensar en ellas, pero a la vez mantener las peores de nuestras pasiones
humanas, perpetuar nuestra falsedad y enfatizar nuestras diferencias. Si vivimos así, no sólo continuamos
mintiéndonos unos a otros, sino que nos mentimos a nosotros mismos e imaginamos que a Dios también lo
podremos engañar. Solamente cuando abandonemos esta manera
de ser es que llegaremos a poder mostrar de veras nuestra imagen
bautismal: la imagen de Cristo que es la imagen del Dios
invisible. Sólo entonces podremos deshacernos de nuestra
antigua personalidad y convertirnos en una nueva creación. Sólo
entonces seremos imagen de nuestro Creador, una imagen
completamente restaurada por Cristo.
PALABRAS ÁSPERAS; PALABRAS CELESTIALES
Estos temas reverberan a través de todas las lecturas de hoy.
Qohélet (el “Predicador”) nos enseña que al fin y a las postres
todo lo que hay en nuestra vida terrena no resulta ser más que
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vanidad cuando nos vemos llamados a salir de esta vida. Jesús
nos muestra quiénes somos con el ejemplo del hombre que gasta toda su energía en acaparar la cosecha, para
asegurarse un futuro de comodidad. Qohélet, Pablo y Jesús están completamente de acuerdo en este asunto.
Hemos sido creados a imagen y semejanza de nuestro Creador, creemos que lo que Dios ha creado es bueno y
lleno de gracia, pero necesitamos mantener esto en perspectiva, ya que la creación y todas las criaturas –
inclusive las criaturas humanas– tendrán como destino la nada, a menos que ese destino se una al de Cristo.
Cristo nos predica que podemos y hasta debemos ser ricos, muy ricos –pero sólo con la única clase de riqueza
que vale delante de Dios.
Lecturas de hoy: Eclesiastés 1:2; 2:21–23; Salmo 90:3–6, 12–14, 17; Colosenses 3:1–5, 9–11; Lucas 12:13–21
Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
PEREGRINACIÓN CELEBRANDO EL CENTENARIO DE FÁTIMA
Peregrinación a Portugal, España, Francia e Italia Fátima-Alba de TormesSalamanca-Zaragoza-Lourdes-Roma-Asís. Fechas: mayo 11-22, 2017. Costo:
$3,590, partida de Houston.
Se require un depósito de $500 con la aplicación para reservar su espacio. Folleto
con aplicación disponible en las oficinas parroquiales. (Incluye viaje de ida y vuelta
desde Houston, hoteles de primera clase, en habitación doble, dos comidas al día,
desayuno y cena, guías de turismo, todas las entradas y visitas turísticas de acuerdo
al itinerario, impuestos de aeropuerto, propinas para los guías y conductores.)
Agencia de Viajes: Inspirational Tours, Houston, TX.
Coordinadora del tour: Lucie Gardea; Contacto: 832-413-2746.
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LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Lunes: San Alfonso María de Ligorio
Martes: San Eusebio de Vercelli; San Pedro Juliano Eymard
Jueves: San Juan María Vianney
Viernes: Dedicación de la Basílica de Santa María
la Mayor en Roma; Primer viernes
Sábado: La Transfiguración del Señor;
Primer sábado
Te gustaría ser parte del equipo del
próximo retiro de ACTS en español?
El retiro se llevará a cabo del 10 -13
de Noviembre. Las reuniones de
equipo comenzarán el Miércoles
10 de Agosto del presente año.
El único requisito es haber tenido la oportunidad de asistir a
un retiro de ACTS. Anímate a ser
parte de esta linda experiencia que te ayudará a
crecer en Dios y a compartir en comunidad con
hermanas en Cristo.
Para cualquier información comunicarse con
Clara Blankenship 804-878-1479, Marta Irizarry
713-254-5951 o Sabina Varela 713-501-6037.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Del 1o al 5 de agosto los capitalinos en El Salvador celebran la fiesta del Salvador del Mundo, cuando recuerdan la Transfiguración de
Jesús en el Monte Tabor. Como muchas fiestas patronales
en Latinoamérica esta semana está llena de carnavales y
desfiles. La celebración principal es una procesión religiosa con la imagen de Jesús, el Divino Salvador del mundo.
La estatua de Jesús con sus brazos extendidos en bendición es llevada desde la Basílica del Sagrado Corazón hasta la Catedral Metropolitana. Vestida de un rojo que recuerda su pasión, la imagen es cargada sobre los hombros
de una veintena de fieles. Al llegar a la catedral la imagen
patronal es puesta en una torre de más de 20 metros de
alto. Eventualmente la estatua revestida de blanco aparece
de una esfera encima de la torre en medio de gritos, aplausos y cantos. Esta esfera azul representa el mundo entero,
mundo salvado por Cristo. La transfiguración de esta imagen en San Salvador recuerda la pasión y resurrección de
Jesús, eventos claves que han hecho de él, el Salvador del
Mundo entero. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, © Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — No pases la vida luchando por las
ventajas materiales (Eclesiastés 1:2; 2:21-23).
Salmo — Señor, ten compasión de nosotros
(Salmo 90 [89]).
Segunda lectura — Cristo te ha resucitado a una nueva
vida (Colosenses 3:1-5, 9-11).
Evangelio — Esté alerta en contra de toda ambición, porque tu vida no consiste en las posesiones materiales, sino
en las riquezas del Reino de Dios (Lucas 12:13-21).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia
del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
Los bautismos en español Las pláticas de preparación
bautismal en español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada
mes con la excepción de julio. 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: Jer 28:1-17; Sal 119 (118):29, 43, 79, 80,
95, 102; Mt 14:13-21
Martes: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Sal 102 (101):16-21,
29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 o Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
Miércoles: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13;
Mt 15:21-28
Jueves: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19;
Mt 16:13-23
Viernes: Nah 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7;
Dt 32:35cd-36ab,
39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28
Sábado: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9;
2 Pe 1:16-19; Lc 9:28b-36
Domingo: Sab 18:6-9; Sal 33 (32):1, 12, 18-22;
Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12];
Lc 12:32-48 [35-40]
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 10 de agosto 2016.
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