22800 Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX 77373 Office 281-353-5053 * Fax 281-355-8847
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston www.stjta.org
Sunday, October 29, 2017
“Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World”
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30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS: Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ………………………………………[email protected] Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………[email protected] Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Cindy Giacona)………………………………………………………[email protected] Counseling (onsite by Rejoice Counseling Apostolate): ………………………. (844) - 295 - 3167 myparishcounseling.com/stjta Couples for Christ/FFL: (Norma Lopez)…………[email protected] El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)……[email protected] Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………[email protected] Grupo de Oración: (Trini Villafaña)……………[email protected] Knights of Columbus #6557: (Arnoldo Rodriguez)……………………………[email protected] Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………[email protected] Spring Timers: (Pauline Boucher)…………………….………[email protected]
PARISH INFORMATION NEWCOMERS: A warm welcome to you. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you would like to become a regis-tered member of our parish family, please pick up a registra on form locate on either side of the doors. If you wish, you may stop the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org We will be happy to as-sist you in any way. INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby bap-
zed here at St. James. For informa on concerning Bap sm, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in mes of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick, please contact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or a er mass. He will be glad to assist you. MARRIAGE: Congratula ons on your upcoming marriage. The church wishes to assist you in preparing for this important sacrament. Couples should contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wed-ding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sac-rament or please visit our website at STJTA.org RCIA: The church welcomes you as a son or daughter. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you are interested in be-coming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit our website at STJTA.org It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith.
PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THOSE WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS
Ifyouoramemberofyourfamilyexperiencesillnessorinjurycalltheparishof iceat281-353-5053andwewilladdthatnametotheprayerlistintheBulletin.Wewillprayeverydayforthoseontheprayerlist.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Misa en español) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Friday of each month: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00pm -9:00pm
CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 [email protected] Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 [email protected] Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 [email protected] Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 [email protected] Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 [email protected]
STAFF
Therese Thomason Ext. 123 Director of Music [email protected] Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 [email protected] Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 [email protected]
Haley, D’Jon Bollom, Tinus Grant, Alex Grant, Teddy Yacob, Linda Harris, Carol Mansell, Sean & Brenda Jenkins, Qwen Washington, Denise Vohsen, Jona-thon Creado, Edith C. Abrego, George Hawkins, Rich-ard Robbins, Catherine Stamper, Geoffery Wiggins,
Pa y Ferrel, John Lyke, Norma Mar n, Maria (Bibi) Medrano, Gina Wolff, Amy Harris, Florine Gates, Kassi Fre y, Gerald Mansell, Cecelia Bartkowiak, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Pat Schultz, Solomon Alam, Ada Alam, Nick Mescia, Albert Creado, Jennifer Alam, Adrian Steffes, Barbara LeFrere, Larry Zimmermann, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Tony Rodriguez, Raquel Ragan, Stenislone Czoplicki, Jerry Smith, Vicki Barnes, Mel Palmer, Zoey Lewis, Ernesto Betante, Miguel Lopez Lo .
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
EX 22:20-26; PS 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1THES 1:5C-10; MT 22:34-40
7:30 a.m. Mass - Roy Palermo + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Jim & Mildred Caffrey + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Rosa E. Soltero + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Pro Populo ______________________________________
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 ROM 8:12-17; PS 68:2 AND 4, 6-7AB, 20-21; LK 13:10-17
10:30 a.m. Apologe cs (St. James Room) 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. AFF Event Symbolon: Living the Faith (St. James Room) ________________________________________________________
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ROM 8:18-25; PS 126:1-6; LK 13:18-21
7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Chris Stebel + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 7:00 p.m. Crecimientos (Parish Hall)
________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Solemnity of All Saints ***HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION*** RV 7:2-4, 9-14; PS 24:1-6; 1JN 3:1-3; MT 5:1-12A
***Parish Office Closed*** ***Confessions will not be heard today.***
7:00 a.m. Mass - San ago & Romana Escobar + 12:00 p.m. Mass - Luis Abel Quintero + 7:00 p.m. Mass - Monserrat & Angela Carrera + _____________________________________
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
(All Souls) WIS 3:1-9; PS 23:1-6; ROM 5:5-11; JN 6:37-40
7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Symbolon 1 en Español (St. James Room) _________________________________________________________
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FIRST FRIDAY
ROM 9:1-5; PS 147:12-15, 19-20; LK 14:1-6 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Elizabeth Galindo 8:30 a.m. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:00 p.m. Rodriguez and Sprague Wedding 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion - Assembly (Parish Hall) _____________________________________________
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop ROM 11:1-2A, 11-12, 25-29; PS 94:12-15, 17-18; LK 14:1, 7-11
3:30 p.m. Reconcilia on/Confession 5:00 p.m. Mission Appeal 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Michael Bielamowicz +
St. James Family Fun Night ministry will be having its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 18th &
19th at all Masses. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let’s be a blessing to those in need within our parish family
Please bring new food items to Mass that weekend.
Some of the items needed include:
Bisquick, Corn Meal, Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar
Canned Pie Filling, Pie Crust Mix, Canned Pumpkin
Jello, Pudding Mix, Canned Veggies (green beans, corn) Yams, Marshmallows, Stuffing Mix, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Mac&Cheese Salt & Pepper, Spices
Canned Cranberries, Fruit Cocktail, Canned Fruit
Canned Gravy, Broth, Canned Milk, Canned Ham
"In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." -Thes 5:18
Thanksgiving Day is upon us once more. We here at St. James know sometimes situations in life arise beyond our control. Through these tough times know that God is there for you always and so is
your parish family. If you need assistance to provide a Thanksgiving dinner, we would like to help.
Please TEXT Patty: 281-650-1397 or EMAIL: [email protected] to request assistance.
Ask, and it will be given to you; search and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. ~ MT 7:7
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
DSF 2017 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…”
Parish Goal for 2017: $ 90,000.00 Amount Paid: $ 86,442.47 Amount Pledged: $ 97,360.25 # of participants: 297 % paid at: 96.60% Report date: 10/23/2017
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OUR GIFTS TO GOD
Thank you for your generous stewardship.
Week ending October 22, 2017
Regular Collection (176 env) $ 9,289.68 Mailed in contributions: $ 1,160.00 Online Giving: $ 2,847.62 Office Misc: $ 2,817.64 Total: $ 16,114.94
Attendance: 1704
SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund
5th Sunday: Social Ministry
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! A Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a time to celebrate our blessings as a married couple. It is about improved communication
and less disillusionment. Couples who attend, frequently report renewed hope, love and happiness. These three days can change your married life. The last scheduled weekend this year will be Nov. 10 - 12. Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call 713-482-1791
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Faith Formation News
For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - [email protected] CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): Jackie Brown - [email protected] CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - [email protected] Adult Faith Formation: James Spurgin – [email protected] Youth Ministry High School: AJ Bituin Youth Ministry Middle School: Eric Co
Youth Ministry News ***There will not be a High School or Middle School Youth Night on Nov. 1st*** High School Youth Nights: All students in high school (Grades 9-12) are invited to our youth night every Wednesday at 7pm. Join us for snacks, activities, & fellowship. Feel free to bring a friend! Middle School Youth Nights: All students in middle school (Grades 6-8) are welcome to join for snacks, games, and fun!!! We meet every Wednesday from 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
Do you have the St. James parish app on your phone? Go to myparishapp and download it for FREE.
Attention Parents!
Come Learn More About Catholicism while your children attend faith formation. Participate in the Catholicism Series by Bishop Barron from 6 - 7:30pm***Every
Wednesday that you bring your children to Faith Formation*** Take your children to their class then
come to the St. James Room by the office.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
—–MINISTERIO HISPANO
Regístrese para dar sus donaciones electrónicamente en nuestra
página de la parroquia www.stjta.org
El Grupo Formación de Fe empezará la serie en video Symbolon I: Conociendo la Fe del programa Formed (Formado) cada jueves, de las 9-11 AM en la salon St. James. Los esperamos. No se la pierda.
Atención Padres!
Venga y aprenda sobre el Catolicismo mientras sus hijos asisten a la clase de catecismo.
Participe en la serie de Catolicismo por el Obispo Barron.
Cada miércoles que traiga a sus hijos al cate-cismo de 6 a 7:30pm.
Lleve a sus hijos a su clase de catecismo y lue-go vaya al salon St. James, el que esta al lado
de la oficina.
Los esperamos!
Consejería Católica para los feligreses de St. James.
Aquí en St. James estamos trabajando con “Rejoice Parish
Counseling” para ofrecer servicios de consejería profesional a
individuos, parejas, y familias. Para más información acerca de estos servicios, visite la página www.myparishcounseling.com/stjta o llame al (844) 295-3167 para
hacer una cita.
El coro de Español está buscando a un acompañante de piano. Un acompa-ñante de piano necesita tener experi-encia tocando el piano. Si está intere-sado en esta posición, por favor hable con la Directora de Música, Therese Thomason después de la misa o por teléfono. Si no está seguro si tiene bastante experiencia, por favor aún así, hable con la directora.
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