Sacrament of Penance (Confessions) Monday - Friday: 30 minutes prior to Mass First Thursday of the month: 4:30 - 5:15 pm (Weekdays: Confessional near the Sacred Heart transept) Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 am (between 7 & 9 am Masses) 10:15 - 10:45 am (between 9 & 11 am Masses) 4:15 - 5:15 pm Vietnamese and Spanish 30 minutes prior to Mass (Weekends: Confessional near entrance way on the right) Weekend Mass English: Saturday Vigil 5 pm Sunday 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 5:30 pm Vietnamese: Saturday Vigil 7 pm Sunday 1 pm Spanish: Sunday 7:30 pm Weekday Mass 7 am, 12:10 pm Monday - Friday: English 8 pm First Fridays: Vietnamese Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Cඈ-Cൺඍൾൽඋൺඅ of the Sൺർඋൾൽ Hൾൺඋඍ March 1, 2020 CATHEDRAL CENTRE The Parish Office & Cameron Hall are located in the Cathedral Centre. 1701 San Jacinto at Jefferson St. Houston, TX 77002-8215 (Parking behind the Centre) Office hours: Mon - Fri—8 am to 5 pm Closed 12-1pm www.sacredhearthouston.org (713) 659-1561 @CCSHhou 1111 St. Joseph Parkway at San Jacinto / Fannin St. Church Hours — M - F: 6:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 8:30 pm; Sunday: 6:30 am - 9 pm
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Sacrament of Penance (Confessions)
Monday - Friday: 30 minutes prior to Mass First Thursday of the month: 4:30 - 5:15 pm (Weekdays: Confessional near the Sacred Heart transept)
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 am (between 7 & 9 am Masses) 10:15 - 10:45 am (between 9 & 11 am Masses) 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Vietnamese and Spanish 30 minutes prior to Mass (Weekends: Confessional near entrance way on the right)
1111 St. Joseph Parkway at San Jacinto / Fannin St. Church Hours — M - F: 6:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 8:30 pm; Sunday: 6:30 am - 9 pm
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Marriage: Contact ext. 131 at least 9 months prior to wedding date.
Vocations for Priesthood and Religious Life: Contact the Office of Vocations: 713-652-8239 or www.houstonvocations.com
Holy Communion to the Sick/Homebound: ext. 101.
Anointing of the Sick: Any Catholic who is to have surgery due to a serious
illness; any Catholic whose health is seriously im-paired by sickness or old age should be anointed ASAP, preferably before going to the hospital.
Contact the parish priest to be anointed: ext. 101.
Funerals: ext. 143.
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesday before 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Friday during 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: —First Thursday of the Month (English) Conclusion of 12:10 pm Mass until 6 pm —First Friday of the Month: 6:30 pm - 8 pm 8 pm Mass: Vietnamese
Dr. Crista Miller - Director of Music / Co-Cathedral Organist; Patrick Schneider - Assistant Choir Director Dr. Jeong-Suk Bae - Co-Cathedral Assistant Organist; Olga Wong - Organ Scholar
Natasha Manley - Associate Director & Music Operations Gwenne Buck - Facilities and Project Coordinator; Bree Delphin - Secretary for Weddings & Bulletin Editor
Chris Felix - Building Engineer; Ruben Valenzuela - Maintenance Guillermo Herrera & Ray Garcia - Church Sextons
Praised be the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Now and forever, amen! Hãy chúc tụng Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu đến muôn đời, amen! ¡Alabado sea el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús! ¡Por siempre, amen!
Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak Pastor / Rector
March 1, 2020
Dear Friends in Christ: Quí Ông Bà và Anh Chị Em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô: Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo:
There is so much heartache, sadness, scandal, miscommu-nication, people not getting along, an unwillingness to work together even if they have different ideas, etc., in this world. It all takes a toll on us. The same dynamics affect our Church.
I read an excellent article published Feb. 15, 2020 in USA Today entitled “In this time of great scandal, faithful priests need your love more than ever” by Tim Busch. Cf.: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/02/15/time-scandal-faithful-priests-love-more-ever-column/4723836002/
The sexual scandals have rocked legitimately the trust of the Catholic faithful in our Church leadership. Many of our leaders have not handled well these scandals. But some of our leaders have done their best in almost impossible situa-tions, being attentive both to the abused and also the abuser. The abused need to be listened to, cared for, etc. The abuser (and leadership) need to be held accountable for their actions Just as the abused needs to be ministered to, so too the abuser needs to be ministered to also, not to be abandoned. We were commanded in last week’s gospel “to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Oh how hard to do so! Just as when your own children may commit grievous offens-es (ethically, morally and/or legally), good parents will not turn their backs on their children, no matter how disheartened they may be. All bishops should have a fatherly love to all their clergy, even when some commit such grievous offenses.
As with any profession, it is the small number who give such a bad reputation to all. The vast majority of clergy who strive to live our calling are affected profoundly by these abuse cases just like you. We as clergy are unfortunately all tarnished by this evil. It takes a toll on us. Anyone can make an accusation, but not all accusations are credible. So most of us clergy live in fear of an unjust accusation.
Though studies indicate most clergy enjoy their ministry, there are many burdens: a smaller number of clergy with a smaller number in seminary, an aging clergy, trying to serve an increasing number of Catholics in a world that is hostile both to the Gospel and the Catholic Church. There is also an
Message from the Pastor p. 3
increasing number of people who consider themselves “spiritual” and have no need of Sunday corporate worship or of organized religion which is affecting all denominations. Plus, the sexual scandals affect us profoundly. The morale of the clergy is very low.
The cited article mentioned a priest who “described a day in the life of the average priest as ‘whack-a-mole, going from fire to fire,’ from troubled marriages to impoverished families to death beds. He also told me they’re weighed down by parishioners’ expectations, which are that every priest will be ‘as compassionate as Jesus, and oh by the way, experts at running small (or large) companies, fundraisers extraordinaire and able to preach like John the Baptist.’ Priests feel like they’re being asked to do the impossible.”
I shared this article with several priests, and every priest concurred with these sentiments, as I do. I shared it with several lay people, and they all asked what can they do. Pray for all of us clergy. The expectations are huge, & many are unrealistic. Be a little forgiving when we are not always smiling, do not have an easy solution to your problems or our homilies are not excellent. Sometimes we are just tired. We are told to have close friends for support, but when we do have such healthy friendships, we are questioned.
When priests are ordained, we are to preach the Gospel, teach the faith, celebrate the Sacraments, be leaders of pray-er, build community, etc. No where in the Rite of Ordination states that we are to be parish CEO’s, to balance budgets, to be fund raisers, to manage staffs and volunteers, etc. But that comes with the pastor’s responsibilities. I am burdened by the dramatic decrease in collections, cf. p. 13. I believe the sexual scandals, the continuing road constructions ham-pering access to us, and the increasing homeless population have affected our decrease. But with less money, what ex-penses have to be cut? We already have such a lean budget with a relatively small staff compared to other similar par-ishes. How do we reach the high number people who give nothing or very little yet are able to do so? How do I moti-vate people to volunteer, to want to learn the faith, etc.? I have no answers. We all have to pray. We all have to work together, contribute and be creative! But are we?
MUSIC for MASS
7 am Mass Antiphons: Entrance: When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days. Cf. Ps 91 (90): 15-16
Communion Antiphon: One does not live by bread alone,but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. Mt 4: 4
We are a community of faith where all people are welcome! Visitors, please come back as often as possible. if you do not have a parish home, consider joining our parish, sharing your time and talent with us. For any questions, ask the Greeters in the narthex. Participate as fully as you are able to do so, using these pages. Silence all cell phones please!
WELCOME to the Co-Cathedral! First Sunday of Lent p. 4
Order of Mass
Entrance Music: Introit: Invocabit me (mode I)* Hymn: When they Call in Tribulation—p. 5
Offertory Music: Anthem: Wash me thoroughly—Samuel Wesley (1810-1876) Hymn: #548 Jesus, Tempted in the Desert
Communion Music: Chant: Scapulis suis (mode III)* Anthem: O sacrum convivium—Hilarion Eslava (1807-1876) Antiphon: See page 6—Motyka Hymn: #553 Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days
Recessional Hymn: #559 Again We Keep This Solemn Fast
*For texts and translations, see page 6
Introductory Rites
Entrance Hymn
Greeting Penitential Rite: See p. 5 Kyrie: (#363 B) Kyrie eleison; Criste eleison; Kyrie eleison
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading Readings: #995
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51
R: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Second Reading
Gospel
Homily Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, con-substantial with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from Heaven,
(We all are to make a bow of the body during the next 2 lines.) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in ac-cordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the Prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. E I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look for-ward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Universal Prayer / Prayer of the Faithful Offertory Music
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the Altar and Presentation of the Gifts P. Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. C. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Eucharistic Prayer P: The Lord be with you. C: And with your spirit. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them up to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right and just.
Holy, Holy, Holy / Sanctus (#370 B)
The Mystery of Faith / Mysterium Fidei (see p. 5)
Amen (#372)
The Communion Rite The Lamb of God / Agnus Dei (#375 B)
P: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. C: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Reception of Holy Communion: For those who are practicing actively the Catholic Faith. Please bow before receiving the Body and/or Blood of Christ.
Communion Music The Concluding Rites
Final Blessing Dismissal Recessional Hymn
Music for Mass
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The Mystery of Faith / Mysterium Fidei: SAVE US, SAVIOR—ICEL
Introit—Entrance Hymn for First Sunday of Lent
During Lent the Eucharistic Acclamations will be sung in Gregorian chant and can be found in the Hymnal as indicated on p. 4, except the Mystery of Faith, which can be found at the bottom of this page.
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Assembly: Amen
Penitential Rite: Assembly: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
(And striking your breast, we say) through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
Co-Cathedral Music p.6
Communion Responsorial Psalm Andrew. R. Motyka
NEW! Stations of the Cross: A Musical Way Presented by Dr. Crista Miller
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:45 AM in the Cathedral Centre Looking for an educational/social opportunity for adults during the weekday? Interested in understanding better our musical offer-ings? You’re invited to a uniquely local community lecture to delve into two upcoming musical masterpieces depicting the Stations of the Cross and its accompanying hymn, Stabat Mater. Let’s talk about Marcel Dupré’s organ work (above), and Franz Liszt’s cho-ral Via Crucis (performed on Good Friday)! Attendees will receive a curated playlist and have the option to attend 12:10 PM Mass together in the organ loft. Stations of the Cross will follow and test our new-found Stabat Mater skills! Lecture seating is limited and a donation to Co-Cathedral Music is suggested.
Translations
Introit (at the beginning of Mass) When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will rescue him and honor him; with long life will I satisfy him.
Wash me throughly—Samuel Sebastian Wesley (Offertory anthem) Wash me throughly from my wickedness, and forgive me all my sin. For I acknowledge my faults and my sin is ever before me.
Communion Chant He will overshadow you with his pinions, and you will find refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will encompass you with a shield.
O sacrum convivium—Hilarion Eslava (Communion motet) O sacred banquet in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory to us is given. Amen.
Friday, March 6
12:45 PM
Please join us for an organ recital
presented by
Nathan Davy
of Park Cities Presbyterian Church,
Dallas.
Entrance hymns for Lent
Like last year, for the five Sundays of Lent in 2020, we will use a special set of entrance hymns for the English Masses. These come from a resource called Hymn Introits for the Liturgical Year, by Christoph Tietze. The words translate the Latin Introits, part of the Propers of the Mass, in a poe tic form, sung to tunes we know, such as today's HYFRYDOL. (Hymn tunes are written in capital letters.)
This Lent, you will have the opportunity to hear the Introits in their original Latin, too, as the choir/cantor will continue to begin mass with the Introit from the Gregorian Missal. Then we will all respond with the metricized translation.
Please meditate on these texts as you sing them. Look around and relish your fellow worshipers—in no other activity this weekend will you instinctively breathe in time with strangers. The organ will be less prominent in the character of Lent, but don't sing any less loud-ly! In fact, during this season, in the entrance hymns, will you do one of three things?
1. If you're not a singer, then pick up the bulletin and really follow along with the words, as though it is the Liturgy of the Word. (It is! The Propers are Biblical, and actually a parallel to those readings.) 2. If you have been singing, will you use just a little more wind these weeks? Take bigger breaths while singing, and let out a little more sound, like 25% more. 3. If you are a SINGER, then let loose. Use reckless abandon. Enjoy leading those around you, and enjoy the beauty of singing in our beautiful space. “When they call in tribulation, I will surely hear their prayer, An-swer them and be with them…"
WELCOME ALL VISITORS! To the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart!
PRAY for ... • peace in our world, especially in the Holy Land, for an end to terrorism and civil strife; for all hostages, refugees & immigrants. • the safety of all those who protect us: military personnel, police officers, fire fighters and all others. • a transformation of mind and heart for those who do not believe in the sanctity of human life. • for all healthcare professionals to make wise and ethical decisions to promote health. • the spread of the Gospel and the sanctity of all marriages and families. • an end to all discrimination, prejudice and hatred. • all the sick and suffering, the dying and the faithful departed †.
Pope’s Prayer Intention: Listen to the Migrants' Cries. We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.
Saturday, February 29 (Eng) 5:00 pm Thomas † & Bridget † Quirke
(Vt) 7:00 pm For Community Intentions
Sunday, March 1 (Eng) 7:00 am David Buck (Eng) 9:00 am For the People of the Parish (Eng) 11:00 am Fran Lawrence † (Vt) 1:00 pm Vietnamese Men of the Sacred Heart (Eng) 5:30 pm Paul Nguyen Minh Thai Thuan † (Sp) 7:30 pm Javier J. Mendez, Jr. †
Monday, March 2 (Eng) 7:00 am Ron Titus † (Eng) 12:10 pm Leoncia Calzada †
Tuesday, March 3 (Eng) 7:00 am Donna Lee Gieptner Walker † (Eng) 12:10 pm The Patten Family
Wednesday, March 4 (Eng) 7:00 am Bernadine & F.R. Pizzitola † (Eng) 12:10 pm Jorge † & Casimere E. † Davalos
Thursday, March 5 (Eng) 7:00 am Edward P. White Family (Eng) 12:10 pm Paul Nguyen Minh Thai Thuan †
Friday, March 6 (Eng) 7:00 am Kathleen & Micky Boylan (Eng) 12:10 pm Mary Ann Oliver † (Vt) 8:00 pm For Community Intentions
Saturday, March 7 (Eng) 5:00 pm Francisco Frayre † (Vt) 7:00 pm For the Vietnamese Catholic Mothers
Sunday, March 8 (Eng) 7:00 am Maria G. Mendez (Eng) 9:00 am Souls In Purgatory † (Eng) 11:00 am The Brook Brookshire Family (Vt) 1:00 pm For Community Intentions (Eng) 5:30 pm Jose E. Espina, Jr. † (Sp) 7:30 pm For the People of the Parish
March 5 SOLEMN EXPOSITION of theBLESSED SACRAMENT and
BENEDICTION Solemn Exposition begins with
the conclusion of the 12:10 pm Mass. Scriptural Rosary prayed on the hour—
1pm, 2 pm, 3 pm & 4 pm. Sacrament of Penance—
4:30 pm -5:15 pm.
Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm - followed by Benediction.
FIRST FRIDAY of the MONTH March 6
SOLEMN EXPOSITION of theBLESSED SACRAMENT
with devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
6:30 pm - 7 pm: English 7 pm - 7:30 pm: Spanish
7:30 pm - 8 pm: Vietnamese You are welcome to pray at any time
between 6:30 pm - 8 pm
8 pm Mass in Vietnamese
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus If you are interested in the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in your home, the Co-Cathedral’s Legion of Mary would like to assist you. They will make the occasion special for every house-hold by providing everything you need such as the preparation booklet, a picture of the Sacred Heart, and a certificate suitable for framing to remember the day. For more information call Charlene 832-526-7870. **************************************** Contact Deacon Addis if interested in the Enthronement done in Spanish
Christian Meditation Wed. Evenings at 6:30 PM Parish Library On the first floor of the Cathedral Centre.
What is Christian Meditation? Christian Meditation is not a study or discussion, but a weekly meeting of Christians coming together to silence their minds/hearts and listen to the quiet voice of God speaking. After a brief,
pre-selected Christian message, participants meditate in silence for about 20 minutes. Meditation is an ancient form of Christian prayer practiced by the saints, and religious communities throughout the world.
Photo by Scott Maentz Legion of Mary
English Language: Every Thursday: 7 pm-8:30 pm Contact: Bruce Logue— 713-542-3615
Vietnamese Language: Every Sunday: 10:00 am-12:30 pm Contact: Mrs. Soi Luu—281-235-0103
Spanish Language: Every Tuesday: 6 pm-8 pm Contact: Deacon Daniel Addis— [email protected]
The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home is an act of adoration that publicly declares Him as “Lord of the Household.” It is more than setting aside a dwelling place for Him in a building; it is the welcoming of the Reign of Christ into the heart of the family who dwells within that place. He becomes the central focus. He prom-ises great blessings for families and individuals who honor Him with the installation of a blessed image of His Sacred Heart, proclaim His Kingship over them and make a cove-nant of love with Him.
This action of enthroning the Sacred Heart has an impact on families and individuals that carries over to society and becomes the basis for spreading the Social Reign of our King and Savior. In this sense, the Enthronement is very much in line with the mind of the Church who wishes to see acts of charity, peace and justice move from the family circle to all society.
Beginning Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26—7:00 pm– 8:30 pm We will be offering a 6 week Lenten Series on
Wednesdays 7:00pm– 8:30pm in the Cathedral Centre using a video series by Dr. Brant Pitre.
“Why We Worship”
Feb. 26: “Who Determines How We Worship” Mar. 4: “The Mystery of Sacrifice” Mar. 11: “The Jewish Passover” Mar. 18: “The Last Supper and the Crucifixion” Mar. 25: “The Biblical Roots of the Mass: Part 1” Apr. 1: “The Biblical Roots of the Mass: Part 2”
Contact: Selma DeMarco at [email protected] To reserve your space and materials
Requested donation: $5 Payable first day of attendance.
You are welcome to attend one or all sessions.
Sundays—9:05 am-10:25 am We are offering a 6 week Series on specific
Sundays 9:05-10:25am in Cathedral Centre on 3rd Floor Rm 315 using a video series by Dr. Brant Pitre.
“Why We Worship”
Feb. 16: “Who Determines How We Worship” Mar. 1: “The Mystery of Sacrifice” Mar. 8 & 15: No Session—Spring Break Mar. 22: “The Jewish Passover” Mar. 29: “The Last Supper and the Crucifixion” Apr. 5: No Session—Family Connect Sunday Apr. 12: No Session—Easter Sunday Apr. 19: “The Biblical Roots of the Mass: Part 1” Apr. 26: “The Biblical Roots of the Mass: Part 2”
ALL ARE WELCOME! However NOTE: This particular series is NOT on consecutive Sundays. These sessions are designed
to be held for the parents of the children and youth that attend CCE on Sundays. Therefore there are not sessions during Spring Break, nor
when there are “Family Connect Sundays,” which are those Sundays the families attend their
sessions together on the 4th floor.
Contact: Selma DeMarco at [email protected] To reserve your space and materials
Requested donation: $5 Payable first day of attendance.
You are welcome to attend one or all sessions.
Lenten Gospel Reflections with Bishop Robert Barron
Sign up now: http://www.lentreflections.com/
For many opportunities and lots of information go to the
Some of the Lenten Missions around the Archdiocese THIS WEEK
& NEXT. Contact that parish directly for more details
***St. Cecilia (Houston) - 11720 Joan of Arc, Houston, TX 77024
English Lenten Mission: Sunday, March 1st - Tuesday, March 3rd at 7 pm in the Church Speaker: Chris Padgett Theme: “I'm Not Okay. You’re Not Okay. But It’s
Okay. Called to love . What keeps us from sharing His love.?”
***************************************************** ***Christ the Good Shepherd (Spring) - 18511 Spring,, TX 77379 Parish Lenten Mission: March 2 - 4 : 7 pm-8:30 pm (Gathering at 6:45 pm) Theme: “Living Family Life with Joy and Purpose”
Respect Life p. 10
This 40 Days for Life Event is
Co-sponsored by
Houston Coalition for Life
& Archdiocese of
Galveston—Houston: Office of Pro-Life
Activities
Will you not watch one hour with me? Matthew 26:40
40 DAYS for LIFE—HOUSTON
February 26—March 5
Join with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 40 days of prayer, penance and fasting outside:
“A fast of forty days is inspired by Sacred Scripture, especially by Jesus Christ Himself. The Gospel message calls us to conversion and to defend life. We must all work together to answer God’s call. This peaceful, 40 day fast-ing effort gives local Catholics ample opportunity to join with people of faith around the country in doing something significant to help put an end to abortion. I encourage members of our local Church to participate in this important national event.” Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Please remember to follow the Archdiocesan guidelines for prayer at an abortion facility
www.arch.org/prolife
EVANGELIUM VITAE AT 25:
THE DEATH PENALTY & CATHOLIC TRADITION
Workshop
March 25: 10:00am-3:00pm
Check-in: 9:30am-10:00am
University of St. Thomas
Workshop: Scanlan Room
Mass: Chapel of St. Basil
$10 for lunch.
Register at archgh.event.com/EV25
You can now listen to our homilies on-line!
Go to: www.sacredhearthouston.org
Click on “Homilies” at the top of the home page, taking you to our “Pastor’s Weekly
Message” page, where you can click to listen to recent homilies of our pastor,
Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak.
Prayer for Respect Life
God of life and love, you created us in your image and sent your Son to bring us life. Instill in us a respect for all life,
from conception to natural death. Empower us to work for justice for the poor .
Nourish us that we may bring food to the hungry. Inspire us to cherish the fragile life of the unborn.
Strengthen us to bring comfort to the chronically ill. Teach us to treat the aging with dignity and respect.
Bring us one day into the glory of everlasting life. We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Faith Formation—CCE
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Lent Resources for Parents
• Lent in Three Minutes: A Video from Busted Halo https://bustedhalo.com/video/watch-lent-3-minutes • Lent at Home: Ideas for Busy Families
https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/ lent/activities-and-resources/lent-at-home • Saints for the Lenten Season http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and- devotions/saints/saints-whose-feast-days-fall-within-lent- 2017.cfm • 40 Lenten Ideas for Families (printable PDF)
• Too busy for 40 ideas? Try 10 Lenten Ideas for Fami-lies (printable)
https://www.reallifeathome.com/10-lent-and-holy-week- activities-for-catholic-families-printable/ • Stations of the Cross for Children
https://www.loyolapress.com/ our-catholic-faith/liturgical- year/lent/stations-of-the-cross/ multimedia-stations-of-the- cross-for- children
Watch the following movies on FORMED.org this Lenten Season
https://formed.org/ 1. Sign-Up: I belong to a Parish or Organization 2. Enter Parish Code: Parish Code: 0be7ec (first digit is the number 0) 3. Create a new Account: Insert your Name and E-mail
Forgiven: The Blessings of Confession
Faith Formation Sunday: March 1—1st Sunday of Lent Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus fasts for 40 days in the desert and is tempted by the devil. All Faith Formation Sessions begin at 9 am with Opening Prayer.
Family Connection
When Jesus resists the temptations presented to him by the devil, he draws on his religious upbringing and tradition. Jesus is able to quote from Scripture because he is the Son of God and because he was a human person who lived his Jewish beliefs fully. We who are re-sponsible for raising children are also called upon to immerse them fully in our Catholic Christian tradition so that they too will be able to draw upon this tradition to resist the temptations they will face in their lives.
Use this Sunday as an opportunity to call your family’s attention to the importance of Scripture in our lives. Gather your family around the family Bible and read today’s Gospel, Matthew 4:1-11. Recall that Jesus rebuked the devil’s temptations by quoting Scripture. Take some time as a family to talk about the words that are found in the Bible and the importance of Scripture to our faith. Perhaps the older members of the family can share a favorite Scripture passage with everyone. Younger family members can tell their favorite story from the Bible and be shown where that story can be found. In each case, encourage a deeper sharing of faith by asking each person to tell why the Scripture passage shared is important to him or her. Conclude your time together by again reading Jesus’ reply to the devil found in Matthew 4:4 (“One does not live by bread alone . . .”) and praying the Lord’s Prayer. Source: Loyola
Saints for the Lenten Season As you observe Lent this year, take time to learn about and reflect on the lives of these saints whose feast days fall within the season. March 3: St. Katharine Drexel March 7: Sts. Perpetua and Felicity March 17: St. Patrick To learn more about these Saints, visit the following website: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/saints/saints-whose-feast-days-fall-within-lent-2015.cfm
Make cards of encouragement to those in your parish’s RCIA program. After a lot of study and prayer, most of them will be received into the Church at the end of Lent.
Pretzels had their origin in early Christian Lenten practices Because fat, eggs, and milk were forbid-den during Lent, a special bread was made with dough consisting of only flour, salt, and water. These little breads were shaped in the form of arms crossed in prayer. Choose one night in Lent to make pretzels. Find a recipe on the internet. Watch Joseph of Nazareth (Feast: March 19th) &
Saint Patrick (Feast: March 17th) on FORMED.org
LENTEN CATHOLIC FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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Baptism Preparation for Infants (0-7 Years)
***Beginning January 2020 in order to address your needs more effectively
- We have doubled the number of sessions we offer - We have limited the number of participants
in each session - Reservations with confirmation number now
required to attend any Baptism Session
For all the details go to: https://www.sacredhearthouston.org/baptism-ages-0-7
MEN: Need an opportunity to just relax and get closer to God this Lent?
Also Available Cameron Hall with the beautiful view of downtown and
the Co-Cathedral for your wedding reception venue.
National Museum of Funeral History PRESENTS
WHO IS THE MAN OF THE SHROUD?
Lecture by Fr. Andrew Dalton, L.C.
The Shroud of Turin is an ancient linen cloth which holds a mysterious image of a scourged and crucified man.
Fr. Andrew Dalton is a Catholic Priest of the Legionaries of Christ and an interna-tional Shroud speaker.
He is an associate professor of theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, Italy where he teaches Biblical theology of the passion of the Christ. Fr. Dalton is on the Board of Directors of Othonia, the inter-national organization committed to the promotion and dissemination of knowledge relating to the Turin Shroud.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20—7 P.M. University of St. Thomas Campus—Jones Hall 3910 Yoakum Blvd. Houston Co-Sponsored by Center for Faith and Culture
SATURDAY, MARCH 21—7 P.M. Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Centre—Fourth Floor 1701 San Jacinto & Jefferson, Houston 77002 Enter on Jefferson St.
Coffee & Donuts
Immediately after the 9am & 11am Masses THIS Sunday - March 1 Join Young Co-Cathedral
Parish Families with Small Chldren for Snacks and Fellowship
In Cathedral Centre Lobby First Floor across from the elevators.
We ask you to prayerfully consider serving as - An Usher, - Lector (reads the Sacred Scriptures), - Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) (a distributor of Holy Communion), - An Altar Server, - Sacristan (prepares the altar for Mass and put things away afterwards), - Or joining the Choir Here at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
If you feel called to serve in any of these roles, please email us at
ALL NEW PARISH COMPUTERS Believe it or not, the parish office was still using Win-dows 7. On Jan. 14th, 2020, Microsoft dropped support for Windows 7. Because of this, we migrated to the Windows 10 Operating System. The desktop computers we were using were almost 7 years old & would not run Windows 10. Thus all of our office desktop computers had to be re-placed as well. At the same time, we moved to Microsoft Office 365 which is cloud-based. It has all of the applica-tions we were using in Microsoft Office, but they are new & improved versions. What we pay for Microsoft Office licensing will actually be reduced by about 50%. Total cost of this project was $25,083. If possible, please be extra generous in your contributions.
Feb. 22/23, 2020 2019-20 YTD Feb. 16/17, 2019 2018-19 YTD Actual Collection: $ 33,848* $ 1,033,695 $ 36,728 $ 1,147,641 Note: we are down $ 113,946 Budgeted Collection: $ 34,167 $ 1,124.459 in actual collections this year compared to last Amount over (Under): ( $ 319) ($ 91,083 year at this time. *Includes $17,262 from Faith Direct
Want to donate but you do not have cash or a check?
Donate by text at:
281-462-5300 and text a donation amount.
Second Collections March 1: Black & Indian Missions March 15: Parish Debt Reduc on
Stewardship Reflection 1st Sunday of Lent: March 1
That we prune ourselves of earthly things and ask God how he is calling us to serve.
“It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” Matthew 4:10
Tempted between the riches & power of this world and service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from worldly power & riches and put God at the center of our lives. Lent is our time to prune ourselves of earthly things. Ask God how he is calling you to serve.
DSF SUPPORTED MINISTRIES
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Call today: 866-507-8757 Our church code is TX363.
The Office of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has a 3-fold mission: (1) to foster voca-tions to the permanent diaconate as a life of committed & sacramental service to the Church, (2) to direct the formation of aspirants & candidates to the diaconate during the 6 years of study & service leading to ordination to the diaconate, & (3) to assist deacons, their wives and families and their col-leagues in the Church in the living out of the ministry of the diaconate in service to the holy people of God.
How does the permanent diaconate benefit the Co-Cathedral? Currently we have Joe Millhouse and his wife, Wendy, who have been going through the diaconate formation preparation. God willing, Joe will be ordained a deacon in January 2021 and will be serving the Co-Cathedral. Plus, we have 4 permanent deacons who are serv-ing the Co-Cathedral: Deacons John Carrara (wife Olga), Daniel Addis (widower), Lynn Carney (wife Anne) and Gil Vela (wife Angie).
Donate to the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). —Use the DSF envelopes by the bulletins or —Go online: https://www.archgh.org/dsf Joe & Wendy Millhouse
OUTREACH MINISTRY—Our Parish Network of Charity p. 14
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Make the Co-Cathedral your charity!
Traveling This Spring Break? Don’t forget to bring us back your
unused travel hygiene items for our homeless friends!
Mobile Food Distribution Saturday, March 21st
8 am - 11 am (Cathedral Centre Parking
Lot) No income requirements
www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreach
With over 500 volunteers and 32 service projects we:
Thank you for another amazing Caritas Day!
• Supplied 800 families with dinner • Supported 100 pregnant women • Supplied 300 individuals with basic
hygiene items. • Brunched with 20 women recently out
of prison
• Provided meals for over 400 dogs and cats
• Made sack lunches for 1250 homeless • Packed birthday boxes for 100 foster
children • Welcomed 125 newly arrived refugees
...and so much more! Send your Caritas Day pictures to: [email protected]
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-Antífona de Entrada:
-Entrada: A Ti Levanto Mis Ojos (#309) -Kyrie (Misa Gregoriana, #89) -Salmo: Misericordia, Señor, hemos pecado. -Canto de Ofertorio: Mi Dios y Mi Todo (#752) -Sanctus (Misa Gregoriana, #92) -Cada Vez (Misal Romano)
-Amen (Misa Gregoriana, #94) -Agnus Dei (Misa Gregoriana, #96) -Antífona: [Scapulis] El Señor te cubrirá con sus plumas, y bajo sus alas encontrarás refugio. (Cfr. Sal 90, 4) -Comunión: Escúchanos, Señor(#315) -Salida: Misericordia, Señor (#316)
En aquel tiempo, Jesús fue conducido por el Espíritu al desierto, para ser tentado por el demonio. Pasó cuarenta días y cuarenta noches sin comer y, al final, tuvo hambre. Entonces se le acercó el tentador
Anuncios Adoración y Bendición del Santísimo Sacramento será el 4 de marzo, a las 7 pm, en el tercer piso del Centro Catedral. Vía Crucis: Medite en el sufrimiento salvífica de Jesucristo cada domingo durante el tiempo Cuaresmal a las 6:40 PM Los Misales del Año 2020 por una donación de $6.00. En el Misal encontrará las lecturas y oraciones de las Misas de domingo y días festivos; al igual, el rosario, el vía crucis y reflexiones sobre las lecturas. La Palabra entre Nosotros para el tiempo Cuaresmal por una donación de $4. Con sus lecturas, comentarios y ora-ciones, La Palabra entre Nosotros nos ayuda a mejorar nues-tra relación con Dios. La Santa Biblia Católica por una donación de $7.00. Estudio Bíblico: Conozca al Señor mejor a través de nues-tro platica de Biblia, cada martes a las 6 pm en la biblioteca del Centro Catedral, conducido por el Diacono Daniel. La Legión de María: Debajo del liderazgo de María, cultive su relación con Cristo cada jueves a las 7 pm en la bibliote-ca del Centro Catedral, para rezar el santo rosario, reflexio-nar sobres las enseñanzas del Señor, y hacer planes para servir al Señor. La Forma Escrita de las Homilías del Diacono Daniel se en-cuentran a: http://diaconodanieladdis.blogspot.com/
Palabras del Papa Francisco
Debemos Dar a Dios el Primer Lugar
Jesús va al desierto y allí sufre la tentación de dejar el camino indicado por el Padre para seguir otros senderos más fáciles y mundanos. Así Él carga nuestras tentaciones, lleva nuestra miseria para vencer al maligno y abrirnos el camino hacia Dios, el camino de la conversión. Reflexionar sobre las tentaciones a las que es sometido Jesús en el desierto es una invitación a cada uno de nosotros para responder a una pregunta fundamental: ¿qué cuenta de verdad en mi vida? En la primera tentación el diablo propone a Jesús que cambie una piedra en pan para satisfacer el hambre. Jesús rebate que el hombre vive también de pan, pero no sólo de pan: sin una respuesta al hambre de verdad, al hambre de Dios, el hombre no se puede salvar. En la segunda tentación, el diablo propone a Jesús el camino del poder: le conduce a lo alto y le ofrece el dominio del mundo; pero no es éste el camino de Dios: Jesús tiene bien claro que no es el poder mundano lo que salva al mundo, sino el poder de la cruz, de la humildad, del amor. En la tercera tentación, el diablo propone a Jesús que se arroje del alero del templo de Jerusalén y que haga que le salve Dios mediante sus ángeles, o sea, que realice algo sensacional para poner a prueba a Dios mismo; pero la respuesta es que Dios no es un objeto al que imponer nuestras condiciones: es el Señor de todo. ¿Cuál es el núcleo de las tres tentaciones que sufre Jesús? Es la propuesta de instrumentalizar a Dios, de utilizarle para los propios intereses, pero debemos dar Dios el primer lugar. Cada cristiano debe recorrer su camino siempre de nuevo como el Evangelio guía
Liturgia
Música Litúrgica Denle gloria a Dios por medio de su voz, cantándole y alabándole, como miembros del coro. No necesitan expe-riencia, solo su voluntad para alabarle con himnos al Se-ñor. Practicamos cada domingo a las 6 de la tarde en el Centro Catedral.
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