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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES HOUSTON, TX
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday,
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
7: 00 pm
Monday,
8:15 am
7:00 pm
Tuesday,
8:15 am
Wednesday,
8:15 am
7:00 pm
Thursday,
8:15 am
Friday,
8:15 am
7:00 pm
Saturday,
8:15 am
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2015
February 8:
† Sam Samaniego, Rafael Peña
Shirley Guilliams, Mike Quiray
† Maria de Jesus Aguiñaga, † Amanda Alvarez
Deacon Michael Quiray, † Julia Vasquez Flores
Mr & Mrs. Paul Fernandez, † Walter D’Souza
† Lita Dumontay
February 9:
† Rosa Servello, † Lolita Buday
Jesse Gonzalez, † Amando Soliz Sr.
February 10:
Shirley Guilliams, † Mariamma Joseph
February 11:
† Rosa Hoi Nguyen, † Albert & Nilta Russo
Nancy Isla, † Stephen Costello
February 12:
† Rosario Muro, † Gertrude Ploch
February 13:
† Leslie Dixon, Katherine Hoang
† Anne Marie Linh-Le, All Souls
February 14:
† Rob Middleton, Noah Martinez
† Leo D’Souza, † Al & Joan Hanson,,
Ruthy & Keith Thayer
St. Francis de Sales Parish
Sunday
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147;
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39
Monday
Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday
Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Gn 1:20—2:4a; Ps 8; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday Our Lady of Lourdes
Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday
Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128; Mk 7:24-30
Friday
Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday
Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop
Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90; Mk 8:1-10
Sunday
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32;
1 Cor 10:31—11:1; Mk 1:40-45
THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS DE SALES
Sunday,
6:30 pm
February 8:
CCE Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tagalog Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
Youth Nite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monday,
February 9:
9:00 am
Symbolon Series . . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
Adult Bible Study . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
English RCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
Spanish RCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8:00 pm
Spanish Legion of Mary . . . . .
Tuesday,
February 10:
10:00 am
Adult Bible Study . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
Spanish Prayer Class . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
Spanish Baptism Class . . . . . .
7:00 pm
Hispanic Ministry Meeting . .
Wednesday,
February 11:
9:30 am
Rosary Makers . . . . . . . . . . . .
9:00 am
English Legion of Mary . . . . .
5:00 pm
Youth Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6:30 pm
CCE Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thursday,
February 12:
7:00 pm
Bazaar Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
JCDA Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friday,
February 13:
10:00 am
Little Rock Scripture Study . .
7:00 pm
Youth Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7:00 pm
Samahang Pinoy . . . . . . . . . . .
Saturday,
February 14:
5 pm & 8,10 am CDA Bake Sale . . . . . . . . . . .
9:00 am
Ministry Day of Prayer . . . . . .
10:30 am
Natural Family Planning Meeting .
7:00 pm
KC’s Valentines Day Dance . .
LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK
Jonathan Silva
Lauren Prichard
Mary De Rick
Abel Perez
Eugenia Rodriguez
Tomasa Fuentes
Msgr. Celestino Say
Fr. Daniel Varayoud
Theresa Rocz
Terry Wescott
Isabel Ortuno
Margaret Kilty
Steve Haynes
Gloria Caicedo
Blenda Ruiz
Joshua Dollera
Sister Doloretta Bieter
Russell Fullen
Don Wenglar
Joann De La Garza
Narcisa Placino
Baby Ellis O’Neill
Charles Lopez
Minnie Licea
Jimmy Spivey
Ramona Ortiz
Migdalia Figueredo
Josette Haudrich
Bob Hubbell
Ricky Johnson
Karen Garcia
Isabel Dao
Rene Ruiz Sr.
Joe Rodriguez
Santano D’Souza
Pat Mitchell
Tuan Quang Tran
Michael Williams
Richard Byrd
Rosalinda Luna
Freda Zatlo
Denise Johnson
Gabriela Pinedo
Irma Mendenhall
Mary Huff
LETS US PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED
ALTAR FLOWERS
Joebert Puey & Dcn. Mike Mims
The floral arrangement was donated
in loving memory of
Sam Samaniego
May the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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School/Beck/FLC
Church
Beck Center
St. Matthew
St. Luke
De Sales
St. John
St. Matthew
St. Luke
St. Mark
St. John
St. Luke
St. John
St. Matthew
Music Room
School/Beck/FLC
St. Luke
Youth Loft
St. John
FLC
St. John
St. Luke/FLC
St. John
FLC
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
GIFTS OF STEWARDSHIP
ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LENT SCHEDULE
For the weekend of January 31 & February 1, 2015
your gifts of treasure resulted in:
FEBURARY 18, 2015
ASH WEDNESDAY—FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Sunday Collection “Budget”:
Sunday Collection:
Electronic Giving:
Children’s Collection:
Total Sunday Collection:
Difference (OVER):
$
$
$
$
$
$
21,000
40,377
483
430
41,291
20,291
Special Collections
2nd Collection: Maintenance
$
7,332
Loan Beginning Balance:
Loan Debt as of Jan. 10, 2015:
Monthly Payment on Loan:
$
$
$
6:30 A.M., 8:15 A.M., 12:00 NOON—MASS IN ENGLISH
6:00 P.M.—MASS IN VIETNAMESE
7:30 P.M.—MASS IN SPANISH
DAILY MASS DURING LENT
MONDAY THRU SATURDAY, 8:15 A.M.—MASS IN ENGLISH
MONDAY, 7:00 P.M.—MASS IN SPANISH
WEDNESDAY, 7:00 P.M.—MASS IN ENGLISH
FRIDAY, 7:00 P.M.—MASS IN VIETNAMESE
4,414,764
2,547,541
31,129
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
FRIDAY, 7:00 P.M.—IN ENGLISH
FRIDAY, 8:00 P.M.—IN SPANISH
SATURDAY, 8:00 P.M.—IN VIETNAMESE
Next week’s 2nd Collection: Debt Reduction
Thank you for your generosity!
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE—MARCH 18, 2015
RECONCILIATION SERVICE AND CONFESSIONS, 7:00 P.M.
CONFESSORS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH,
SPANISH, VIETNAMESE, & TAGALOG
DSF 2015
This week, all registered parishioners should have
received a letter from our Archbishop,
Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized pledge
card, inviting you to hear Christ’s call of a generous
heart and to Be Rich in Good Works...Ready to Share through
your participation in this year’s Diocesan Services Fund. Pray
about your DSF 2015 commitment, then complete the enclosed
pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope provided
or bring it to Mass. If you prefer, you may go online at
www.archgh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your gener osity
will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital
programs and services. Our parish goal for this year is $134,000.00.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
MARCH 29, 2015
SATURDAY, 5:00 P.M., VIGIL MASS IN ENGLISH
SATURDAY, 7:00 P.M., VIGIL MASS IN VIETNAMESE
SUNDAY, 8:00 A.M. MASS IN ENGLISH
10:00 A.M. MASS IN ENGLISH
12:00 P.M. MASS IN SPANISH (CHURCH)
12:30 P.M. IN SPANISH (BECK CENTER)
2:00 P.M. MASS IN SPANISH (CHURCH)
5:00 P.M. MASS IN ENGLISH
Welcome NEW PARISHIONERS!
J. Guadalupe & Maria Renteria
Manuel Rodriguez &Jessica Medina
Nam Dinh Hoang & Trinh Kieu Vu
Roger Nguyen & Camle Le
Joseph & Ruth Arbasto
Michael Flynn & Roberta Franzese
Elias & Raquel Ortega
Francis Cao & Donna Nguyen
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Marcos Santana & Marisol Olivera
Robert & Mary Ann Tantillo
Elizabeth Howard
Jason & Ashley Haywood
Renato Garcia
Eugenio Blanco
5 TH S U ND A Y I N O R DIN A R Y T IM E :
F EB RU A RY 8
That—just as Jesus rose early to pray—we, too,
may find time in our day to be with God and to
receive strength and nourishment from Him.
“Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to
a deserted place, where he prayed...He told them,
‘Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach
there also. For this purpose have I come.’” -Mark 1:35, 38
In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of
stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes—
healing the sick and preaching. Yet, Jesus also makes time to
be alone in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God,
that we find the strength to do what God wishes us to do.
Be sure to find time every day to be with God.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Because of your generosity we were able to help a
woman who had an extended hospital stay due to a postop wound infection and needed money to pay her rent.
Thank you for serving the poor in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul.
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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES HOUSTON, TX
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
MESSAGE FROM DEACON MICHAEL QUIRAY
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
This past weekend has indeed been life changing in every way, a profound experience of receiving the sacramental grace of
Holy Orders for the Diaconate. I and my family wish to thank all of you for all the prayers, support and encouragement that have
kept me afloat many a time. I take this opportunity to thank Fr. Joseph Phan, my pastor and parochial overseer of my ministry for
our Ordinary for his gracious support even in the short period that he has been here at St. Francis de Sales. I am also most grateful to
Fr. Wayne Wilkerson for taking me under his wings as mentor and friend throughout my formation. My gratitude extends to my
brother deacons and the parish staff who have assisted me in learning the ropes, the nuances of liturgical celebrations as well as parish
administration. To the different parish organizations who through their coordinators have expressed love and constant support
throughout and including this past weekend’s celebration and fellowship after my Sunday morning Mass of Thanksgiving, I am most
appreciative and thankful.
I ask for your continuing prayers as my work now begins. To all who have asked where I will be assigned, his Eminence,
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, has most graciously designated my primary parochial assignment as Deacon for ministry at my home
parish of St. Francis de Sales. My extra-parochial assignment is to the Archdiocesan Ministry for Clergy Pastoral Outreach ministering
to retired clergy including retired deacons.
I am truly humbled and grateful for this opportunity to serve our Lord Jesus and his Church as servant in diaconal ministry. Grace and peace.
Deacon Michael Quiray
ROSARY MAKERS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Rosary Makers meet the second Wednesday
of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the St. John
meeting room in the Family Life Center.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2015.
The Knights of Columbus will be Hosting
their 2nd Annual "Knights on the Town"
Valentines Day Dance on
All are welcomed to join us.
Saturday, February 14th at 7:00 P.M.
in the Family Life Center.
We will have Live Music, Great Food and
Wonderful Time! Tickets are $40 per
couple or $25 per individuals.
MORNING OF REFLECTION
ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS ARE INVITED
TO A MORNING OF REFLECTION.
The Euc har is tic L itu rgy:
For med , Tran sfor med , Sent .
This years theme is
“Sweethearts of the Mardi Gras"
.
For more info or tickets contact
GK Luis Velazquez at 281-468-5936.
Delivered by Rev. Leon Strieder
February 14, 2015 : 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
Please RSVP to Ann Cashiola,
713-774-7475 #115.
MARDI GRAS SOCIAL & GAMES DAY
Happy New Year to all SFdS Seniors! Our first 2015
gathering is scheduled on Tuesday, February 17, at
10:00 a.m. in the St. Luke Room. It is also the first of
our quarterly catered luncheons.
Please plan to attend, catch up with
friends and neighbors and celebrate
Mardi Gras! Mark your calendars
and look for more details in future
bulletins. We hope to see you there!
SILENT LENTEN RETREAT
"Growing in Intimacy with God and Ourselves"
Rev. Louis Arceneaux
Feb. 20-22, 2015—7pm Fri - 1:30 pm Sun.
Minimum Offering: $185.00 - Deposit is $60.00
Cenacle Retreat House 281-497-3131
For any further information, please contact:
Barbara Rourke at 713.771.5120
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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PRIEST, PROPHET, KING
FROM THE SFdS YOUTH MINISTRY
Lectures begin Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015
at 6:30 p.m. and every Sunday night during
Lent in the Family Life Center.
A Deep, Biblical Look at Jesus Christ
The better we understand Jesus, the better we
understand ourselves. But who was Jesus, this
itinerant preacher whom many called the Messiah?
In Priest, Prophet King, you’ll discover Jesus as the Anointed
One-the ultimate priest, prophet, and king foreshadowed
throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Using biblical insights and
engaging stories, Father Barron affirms that we see Jesus most
clearly through the lens of the Old Testament. Through this deeply
biblical program, you will better understand Jesus, become more
familiar with Scripture, and realize your own priestly, prophetic,
and kingly mission, received when you are baptized “into Christ.”.
PARISH NURSERY NEEDS HELPERS!
St. Francis de Sales is hiring helpers for
our Parish Nursery. Requirements: must
be bi-lingual and 18 years of age.
The nursery is available for the 10:00
am and 12:00 noon Masses. Contact the
church office for further information.
CONGRATULATIONS MICHELLE NGUYEN
SFdS School congratulates 8th
grade student, Michelle Nguyen,
on winning the Archdiocesan Steps
for Students T- Shirts design
contest. The 2015 10th Anniversary
Steps for Students T-shirt design
was based on Michelle’s entry.
We are so proud of her!
Go Valiants!
INDIVIDUAL, MARRIAGE, & FAMILY
COUNSELING AVAILABLE!
Are you in need of emotional healing?
Are you discouraged by your relationships with loved ones?
Now is the time to get the help and healing you need.
Through our collaboration with Rejoice Family Apostolate,
parishioners and their families can receive counseling onsite at the
parish while making use of a discounted sliding scale fee.
For more information or to schedule an
appointment please call Chris Stravitsch,
LPC, LMFT at (832) 900-2082, email
[email protected], or visit
RejoiceApostolate.com.
ARCHDIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT
& CAMPUS MINISTRY DAY
“A call to LOVE” Saturday, April, 11, 2015
(8:30 am-6:00pm). Come join hundr eds of young
adults ages 18-39 years old from the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston for a day of formation, music,
Eucharist, and fellowship. There will be 18 workshops
presented by international, national and local speakers
that will address ways to strengthen our relationship with
God and others. Presented in English and Spanish. Closing Mass
with Bishop George Sheltz. Location: St. Pius High School,
811 W. Donovan St., Houston, TX 77091. Early bird $25 by
March 11th or $35 after March 12th. Group discounts available.
Registration online www.archgh.org/yacm or by mail.
Please call 713-741-8780 for more information.
BAYOU AWAKENING
College-age students ages 18-25,
March 13-15, 2015. The mission of
Awakening is to bring young adults to a
personal encounter with Christ, provide 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 March 6. All young adults in this age range are
welcome. For more information, call 713.741.8778.
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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES HOUSTON, TX
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
REFLECCIONES DEL ESPIRITU DE SERVICIO
UNA MAÑANA DE REFLEXIÓN
5 o DOM ING O D E T IE M PO O RD I NA R IO :
8 D E FE B R E R O
TODO MINISTRO LITÚRGICO ESTÁ INVITADO
ASISTIR A UNA MAÑANA DE REFLEXIÓN.
La Liturgia Eucarística:
Formado, Transformado, Enviado.
Con el Rev. Leon Strieder
14 de febrero del 2015
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Un almuerzo será servido.
Por favor confirme su asistencia con
Ann Cashiola, al 713.774.7475 #115.
Para que—así como Jesús se levanto temprano para rezar—
nosotros también encontremos tiempo en nuestro día para
estar con Dios y para recibir la fuerza y el alimento de El.
“Muy de madrugada, cuando todavía estaba oscuro,
Jesús se levanto, salió de la casa y se fue a un lugar solitario,
donde se puso a orar… Jesús les dijo, ‘Vámonos de aquí a
otras aldeas cercanas donde también pueda predicar;
para esto he venido.’” - Marcos 1:35,38
En la lectura del evangelio de hoy vemos un ejemplo perfecto
del espitiru de servicio. Jesus da de Su tiempo para hacer todo
lo que Dios desea—sanar a los enfermos y predicar.
Sin embargo, Jesus tambien se toma el tiempo para orar solo.
Es por medio de la oracion, el pasar tiempo con Dios, que
encontramos la fuerza para hacer lo que Dios desea de nosotros.
Asegurese de encontrar tiempo todos los dias para estar con Dios.
“JOVENES PARA CRISTO”
¿Estas soltero/a? ¿Tienes 18-35 años de
edad? ¿Te encuentras sin rumbo y estas
triste y aburrido? ¿Quieres conocer mas
gente joven como tu? Entonces,
¡VEN! PRONTO, El grupo “Jóvenes
Para Cristo” se formara aquí en nuestra
parroquia para jóvenes adultos y te
necesita. ¿Interesdao? Llama a Jose Rivas
al 713.960.2990 o a la iglesia, a la oficina
de Ministerios Hispanos para mas
informacion.
DSF—2015
Esta semana, todos los parroquianos registrados
recibirán una carta de nuestro Arzobispo, el Cardinal
Daniel DiNardo, adjunta a una tarjeta de compromiso
personal, invitándoles a escuchar el llamado de Cristo
de un corazón generoso y a Ser Ricos en Buenas
Obras...Listos para Compartir a través de su participación en el
Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos de este año. Ore sobre su
compromiso para el DSF de año 2015, después llene la tarjeta de
compromiso incluida, y regrésela por correo en el sobre especial
suministrado, o llévela a Misa. Si usted prefiere, visite la pagina de
internet www.archgh.org/dsf para hacer su donación. Su
generosidad permitirá a nuestra comunidad Católica el continuar
con un gran numero de programas y servicios vitales. La meta de
nuestra parroquia este año es de $134,000.00.
DIA ARQUIDIOCESANO DE JOVENES ADULTOS
Y PASTORAL UNIVERSITARIA
“Un llamado a AMAR” Sábado 11 de abril, 2015 de
8:30 am—6:00 p.m. Ven y acompaña a cientos de
jóvenes adultos de 18-39 años de edad de la
Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston a un día de
formación, Eucarística, muisca y convivencia.
Habrá 18 talleres con presentadores internacionales, nacionales y
locales que hablaran de cómo fortalecer nuestra relación con Dios
y los demás. Presentado en Ingles y Español. Misa de clausura con
el Obispo Sheltz. Lugar: St. Pius X High School, 811 W. Donovan
St., Houston, TX 77091. $25 antes del 11 de Marzo o $35 después
del 12 marzo. Descuentos para grupos. Inscripciones en línea
www.archgh.org/yacm o por correo. Para mas información
713.741.8778.
¿ESTA EN NECESIDAD DE SANACION?
¿Esta desanimado por sus relaciones con sus seres queridos?
¿Se siente hartado por el miedo, la culpa, o su pasado?
Ahora es el momento para recibir la ayuda
y sanación que usted necesita. Ya han
empezado, consejerías en Español. Los
consejeros vienen a la parroquia San Francisco
de Sales y pueden ustedes beneficiar de
descuentos por sus servicios. Si usted esta
interesado en recibir consejería en Ingles o
Español, los invitamos a hablar con el Padre
Alvaro o visiten ww.RejoiceApostolate.com.
LITURGIA DE LOS NIÑOS
Pronto daremos inicio a la liturgia de los niños, las
escrituras que serán explicadas a los niños en su nivel
apropiado. Catequistas o voluntarios/voluntarias que
sientan el llamado, ¡los necesitamos! Habrá un
entrenamiento pronto. Para mas informaron, favor de
llamar a la oficina de Ministerios Hispanos y hablar
con la Sra. Yolanda Salazar 713.774.7475 ext. 118.
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