22800 Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX 77373 Office 281-353-5053 * Fax 281-355-8847
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Sunday, September 6, 2015 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
“Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World”
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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: (Paula Willis)…………………………………………………………[email protected] Couples for Christ/FFL: (Joel Santa Cruz) …………[email protected] El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)……[email protected] Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………[email protected] Grupo de Oración: (Maria Esther Alvarez) Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba) Respect Life: (Deacon Rene Ramon)…………………[email protected] Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………[email protected] Spring mers: (Be y Frey)…………………………………[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 hap-py to assist 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 con-tact 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 wedding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacrament 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 becoming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit It is our our website at STJTA.org. It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith.
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) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
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 Rene Ramon Ext. 115 [email protected] Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 [email protected]
PASTORAL STAFF Don Nguyen, Director of Music Ext. 123 [email protected] Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 [email protected] Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 [email protected]
THE PEOPLE ON THE PRAYER LIST
Joe Trevino, Jimmy Arnold, Gary Grant, Felipe Cavazos, Mary Consford, Keylee Humphreys, Pierce Counts, Laura Counts, Ange-la Ganucci, Jennifer, Rose Marie Gatchel, Donna St. Clair, Hai Nguyen, John Lyke, Moises Woods, Andrea Duran, Hannah Henry, Raymond & Michelle Vera Jr., Pat Schultz, Zeny Naguit, Gail Nevlud, Mary Ahr, Erin Musick, Yolanda Deleon, Moone, Don Casper, Florine Gates, Lisa Henry, Saul Mar nez, David Salazar, Geraldine Hvizdos, Denise Fayard, Laura Lopez, Imelda Aucoin, Rosa Serrato, Rosa Henry, Gus Sivcoski, Albert & Sylvia Rivera, Albert Medina, Gary Mokry, Bobby Landry, Jim Fayard Wayne & Fara Isaacs Family, Liz Treybig, Arnold Alvarez, Richard Rob-bins, Butch Moore, Celia Oviedo, Ron Brown, George Lopez, Nicole M. Hendrix, Velma Sanchez, Edward Sanchez, Raquel Peresa Ragan, Carol Kea ng, Marissa Fernandez, Maria Mondragon, Fernanda Mondragon, Hope Diaz, Thelma Sanchez, Edward Sanchez, Tammy McGuire, Evelyn Callery, Karen Wagner, RJ Silva, C. Flot.
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SUNDAY, SEPT 6 23rd SUNDAYof ORDINARY TIME 7:30 a.m. Mass - Gladys Samperi + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Mr. Reggie Dsouza + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Fausto B. Fuente + 1:00 p.m. Misa (Español) - Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. St. Phillip of Jesus Church Grupo Divina Misericordia ______________________________________ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 LABOR DAY
***OFFICE CLOSED TODAY*** ***NO ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT*** ________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Deacon Rene Ramon 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring Timers (Parish Hall) 6:00 p.m. RCIA - Children (Apostle Room) ________________________________________________________WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ST. PETER CLAVER 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Jimmy Aguilar + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (St. James Room) 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Night (Parish Hall) _____________________________________ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Jimmy Aguilar + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (St. James Rm) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Committee Meeting ________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Int. Lydia Weatherby 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer _____________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY 8:00 a.m. Infant Baptism Classes (Apostle Room) 8:00 a.m. Infant Baptism Classes Spanish (St. James Rm) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Pro Populo
ACTIVITIESTHISWEEK
Adult and Family Faith Forma on Preparing for the World Mee ng of Families with
Pope Francis This week, we continue our reflection on one of the ten themes from the Love Is Our Mission preparato-ry text for this event to help deepen your under-standing of the Church’s teachings on the family. Light in a Dark World: As a result of the fall of Adam and Eve, we live in a world where the family is threatened. Problems like infidelity, divorce, por-nography, and poverty present challenges to a solid and meaningful family life directed toward God. Reflect and Act: What are some ways that we can affirm God’s love as a light in troubled times?
For more informa on, visit www.worldmee ng2015.org
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AT ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE
On First Fridays we are blessed with Adoration from 8:30am-6pm. This is a great gift and wonderful opportuni-ty to be with Jesus. He is present: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity! Take a moment and ask yourself: Do you want to love Jesus more? Do you want to give Him thanks? Do you want to learn to pray to Jesus? Do you want to bring your all to Jesus? Please take part in this wonderful gift of Eucharistic Ado-ration! Spending time with Jesus in Adoration builds a stronger intimate relationship with Him. All you have to do is look at Him in the small white host and He simply showers you with grace! On the week-end of September 26th & 27th, we will have a sign-up table available in the Narthex. Please take a moment after each Mass to come and ask questions about this wonderful devotion. We will have information packets available for you. Pray and consider asking the Holy Spirit if you are the one Jesus is calling to spend an hour with Him each First Friday. There are openings every hour from 8:30am-6pm and the afternoon hours are very much in need of your presence. Will you answer His call? - Bob and Linda Siurek 281-288-6844 OR email us: [email protected]
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
DSF 2015 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…” Parish Goal for 2015: $87,000.00 Amount Paid: $65,825.42 Amount Pledged: $79,368.30 # of participants: 292 % paid at: 75.66% Report date: 8/31/2015
—-STEWARDSHIP
READINGSTHISWEEK6 Sunday IS 35:4-7A;PS 146:7-10; JAS 2:1-5; MK 7:31-37 7 Monday COL 1:24-2:3; PS 62:6-7, 9; LK 6:6-11 8 Tuesday MI 5:1-4A; PS 13:6AB, 6C; MT 1:1-16, 18-23 9 Wednesday COL 3:1-11; PS 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13AB; LK 6:20-26 10 Thursday COL 3:12-17; PS 150:1B-6; LK 6:27-38 11 Friday 1TM 1:1-2, 12-14; PS 16:1B-2A, & 5, 7-8, 11; LK 6:39-42 12 Saturday 1TM 1:15-17; PS 113:1B-7; LK 6:43-49
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OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship
Week ending August 30, 2015
Regular Collection (313 envelopes) $11,122.60 Mailed in contributions: $ 3,304.26 Online Giving: 8/24-30/2015 $ 2,507.62 Total: $16,934.48 Attendance: 2209
SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Debt Reduction 5th Sunday: Social Ministry
OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd Sunday of every month. On the weekend of Sept. 19th & 20th, Please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expiration date. This benefits those most needy in our com- Gospel Activity of the Week for Families
· Take turns experimen ng with the experience of being unable to speak or see or walk. Did you feel le out? Who helped you feel as if you were part of the group? How does Jesus help you to hear and speak? · Prejudices can be subtle, such as jokes told about people of a certain ethnic or na onal heritage. Discuss as a family how you can respond to this kind of humor.
Join your fellow parishioners in this new parish reading group as we study the best-selling book, The Four Signs
of a Dynamic Catholic, by Ma hew Kelly.
Mondays, 9-10am (9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12,
10/19, 10/26) Mee ng will be held in the Saint
James Room Small group study led by David Dzi-
ena, Adult Faith Forma on Coordinator
Fee: 10.00 (one copy of book included) Call the parish office at (281) 353-5053 to register.
NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Beginning Wed., September 16, 10 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. Join us each Wednesday morning in the St.
James Room as we study the entire Bible as the
inspired word of God from a cultural, historical,
and geographic perspective. No fee required.
Call Dana Fayard, 281-382-8379 for more info.
Will resume for re-hearsal on Wednes-day, September 9th, at 6:30 pm.
Bring Your Marriage into the Church--Are you wishing to bring your civil marriage into the Church? The Church offers an opportunity to convalidate (bless) your civil marriage and restore your rela onship to the Church. You are invited to a end an informa on mee ng to see what might be required in your par c-ular marital circumstance. All ques-
ons will be answered. There will be an opportunity to discuss your par cu-lar circumstances in private.
23RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
—-DIOCESAN NEWS
Faith Formation News ***Faith Formation Registration has begun for the 2015-2016 school year. Please stop by the office (Mon.—
Thurs. 9-5) to register your children.*** 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: David Dziena – [email protected] Youth Ministry Middle & High School: A.J. Bituin – [email protected]
Youth Ministry News
HighSchoolYouthNights:AllparishionersinHighSchoolarewelcometoattendouryouthnightseachWednesdayfrom7:30-9pmintheparishhall.Joinusfordinner,activities,andfellowship.Bringafriend!UpcomingmeetingsareSep-tember9,16,and23.JuniorHighYouthNights:AllparishionersinJuniorHighSchoolarewelcometojoinourJuniorHighyouthnights.Comeforfood,games,andfun.Upcomingmeetingsarefrom7-8:30pmonSeptember9and23intheJPIIRoom(behindthechurchbuilding).Special Events:(SeniorHighStudents)MainEvent,Shenandoah:Saturday,September12from10am-1pm.(JuniorandSeniorHighStudents)MarchoftheSurvivingYouth"BORNTOLOVE”: Saturday October 10th at the Catholic Charisma c Center, Houston. A bus will be depar ng from St. James (tenta vely set for 7:30am)
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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
Grupo de Oracion Jesus Vida Eterna; le invitan al
re ro de Nueva Vida; Fechas: 26 y 27 de Sep embre 2015 Sabado de 8 - 5
pm /Domingo 8-4 pm Habra cuidado de ninos. Ofrenda: $10 por adul-
to. Almuerzo incluido los dos dias. Parish Hall / Iglesia Saint James. No faltes...
SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 “VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO…” Meta de la parroquia 2015: $87,000.00 Pagado: $65,825.42 Promesa: $79,368.30 # de participantes: 292 % pagado: 75.66% Fecha: 8/31/2015
—–MINISTERIO HISPANO
(Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones)
Fin de Semana del 30 de augusto 2015
Colecta Regular (313 sobres) $ 11,122.60 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 3,304.26 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 2,507.62 Total: $ 16,934.48 Asistencia: 2209
SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda
5o domingo: MInisterio Social
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· Túrnense para hacer la prueba de no poder hablar, ver o caminar. ¿Se sin ó excluido? ¿Quién lo ayudó a sen r que era parte del grupo? ¿Cómo lo ayuda Jesús a oír y hablar? · Los prejuicios pueden ser su les, como las bromas acerca de
personas de cierta etnia o con cierto patrimonio nacional. Comenten en familia cómo pueden responder a esta clase de
humor.
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