ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON – MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST. PAUL “TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN” 10960 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD HOUSTON, TEXAS 77048-1815 Pastoral Assistants: Deacon Ronald Simon (Retired)…713.734.4530 Deacon Orrin Dwight Burroughs...281.485.1971 Office Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:00am – 5:00pm Phone: 713.734.0320 Fax: 713.734.0331 Email: [email protected]or [email protected]Hall: 713.733.8000 To register, complete registration form, call, or come by the office or visit our website. http://www.stphilipnerichurch.org PARISH SECRETARY Runda J. Bailey……………….....713.734.0320 BOOKKEEPER Chris Cronin…………………...…713.659.5461 FACILITIES MANAGER Arthur Franciour.……………832.212.5691 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Shirley Moss……………..…713.842.3520 LECTORS Mary Helen Rideaux.……....713.398.2382 MINISTER OF MUSIC Charles Hendricks…............713.553.7245 ANGEL & PRAISE DANCER Monique Auzenne................713.875.3671 BIBLE STUDY Arnell Wells………….……...713.733.9006 David Collins, Sr.….…….….832.758.7246 Fr. Chris Mary, MSP…….....713.734.0320 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Rose Lewis………….……….713.882.1134 PRAYING CHRISTIANS/CHAIN Dorothy Babineaux.……..….832.566.6300 Bea Cunningham.……….….832.622.7652 PRISON MINISTRY Dcn. Ronald Simon….…….713.734.4530 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Susan Walker………………..713.734.1961 USHERS & HOSPITALITY Wilfred Gray………….... 713.738.3581 Mon-Tue ……….……………..….. 7:00 pm Wed-Thurs-Fri…….……….… …7:00 am Thurs – Adoration……………7am – 7pm Sunday ……………...….10:00 am ONLY! LITURGY COMMITTEE Deacon Orrin Burroughs……281.485.1971 MARRIAGE MINISTRY RCIA Fr. Chris Mary, MSP………….713.734.0320 Barbara Andrus………………832.514.0757 PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Andrill Davis…………………..281.782.3141 CCE FOR CHILDREN Angelia Linzy..........................713.733.8000 YOUTH MINISTRY Karen Roberson …………….713.922.4822 SACRISTAN & ACOLYTE David Collins, Sr……….…….832.758.7246 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the parish office for appointment with the Pastor. Preparation classes are required for parents and Godparents. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Only by appointment! SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples must contact the Pastor or any of our Deacons at least six months prior to the intended wedding date. If remarrying and in other special cases, one year before intended wedding date. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Anyone who is scheduled for surgery for a serious illness; anyone whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age should be anointed as soon as possible (preferably before going to the hospital). Contact the Parish priest for anointing. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Please contact the parish office before making arrangements with the funeral home. Thursday Adoration 7:00 am – 7:00 PM First Friday Holy Hour of Reparation 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Sign up to receive text and email messages from the parish. Text the word SPNH to 84576 or visit flocknote.com/spnhou
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ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON – MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST. PAUL
“TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN”
10960 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD HOUSTON, TEXAS 77048-1815
Pastoral Assistants: Deacon Ronald Simon (Retired)…713.734.4530 Deacon Orrin Dwight Burroughs...281.485.1971 Office Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:00am – 5:00pm Phone: 713.734.0320 Fax: 713.734.0331 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Hall: 713.733.8000
To register, complete registration form, call, or come by the office or visit our website. http://www.stphilipnerichurch.org
PARISH SECRETARY Runda J. Bailey……………….....713.734.0320
BOOKKEEPER Chris Cronin…………………...…713.659.5461 FACILITIES MANAGER
Arthur Franciour.……………832.212.5691
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Shirley Moss……………..…713.842.3520
LECTORS Mary Helen Rideaux.……....713.398.2382
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Charles Hendricks…............713.553.7245 ANGEL & PRAISE DANCER Monique Auzenne................713.875.3671
BIBLE STUDY
Arnell Wells………….……...713.733.9006 David Collins, Sr.….…….….832.758.7246 Fr. Chris Mary, MSP…….....713.734.0320 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
“Seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near,” Isaiah counsels us in the first words from today‟s first reading. We come together today to see the Lord in word and sacrament, knowing that he can be found in scripture, in the Eucharist, and in each other. We call to him now, lifting our voices in song and prayer, aware of his closeness as we are gathered two or more in his name.
TO KNOW HIM AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020: 10:00 am
†REST IN PEACE †
TRACEY S. SILVA STERLING PETER ANDRUS SR
CHRISTOPHER HOWARD PATRICIA SIMMONS FREDDIE LEE LEWIS
This Mass is live-streamed at 10:00 am every Sunday. Try
to join us from home on Philip Neri Facebook.
BIBLE STUDY
We are now into the second month of weekly Bible
Study every Wednesday via teleconference from the
comfort of our homes. It is encouraging that those who
did not have the opportunity prior to COVID-19, now can
study the Bible from home just by calling in. To join us
We Offer Weekday Masses. Masses can still be booked
and offered for your intentions. All Mass Intentions
must be submitted in writing. All morning Masses
begin at 7:00 a.m., evening Masses at 7:00 p.m.
ATTENDEES - 42
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is. 55:6-9 Phil.1:20c-24, 27a
Mt. 20:1-16a
Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Ep. 4:1-7, 11-13
Mt. 9:9-13
Twenty-Fifth Tuesday in Ordinary Time
Pr. 21:1-6, 10-13 Lk. 8:19-21
Memorial of St. Pius of
Pietrelcina, Priest Gal. 2:19-20 Mt. 16:24-27
Twenty-Fifth Thursday in
Ordinary Time Ec: 1:2-11 Lk. 9:7-9
Twenty-Fifth Friday in Ordinary Time
Ec. 3:1-11 Lk. 9:18-22
Twenty-Fifth Saturday in
Ordinary Time Ec11:9-12:8 Lk. 9:43b-45
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
CONTRIBUTIONS CANDLES $148.28 CUA/ST. THOMAS $ 80.00 DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES $ 225.00 DEVLOPMENT FUND $ 90.00 BAZAAR DONATION $1450.00 MASS INTENTION $ 30.00 CONTRIBUTION $3999.00 TOTAL $6047.28
DSF Report –JULY 2020
Goal: $30,190.00 Total Paid $9,809.11 Total Pledged $14,534.11 # of Participants: 46 Percent Paid: 32.49%
IGNITE CAMPAIGN, 2019 - 2023
Goal $182,825.00 Total Pledged $93,559.50 Total Amount Paid $28,239.50 # of Participants 49
It will be a wise thing to “seek the Lord while he may be
found” and not wait until it is too late.
Third, seek the Lord in Each Other. People are finding
God in each other again. Sometimes we think we are
self-sufficient. No! We need others to help us in the line of
grace.
The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in today‟s
gospel is an intrigue for many to understand. Like every
parable, the lesson is at the end of the story. It would
baffle everyone that the last becomes the first and the
first will be last, (cf. Mt. 20:16). “The Vineyard of the
Lord is the house of Israel,” so said the Scriptures. The
point is that we are those workers, sent on mission. We
are to follow Christ in the fields and make disciples for
him. Are you bringing people into God‟s vineyard?
Who are the people you are evangelizing? Or are you
busy sitting tight in your pew, or occupying the seat of
honor, instead of stepping up? It is not about your
position in our ministry or organization. People who allow
such things to get into their heads, are those who would
wonder why they occupied such positions but would not
make it to the sainthood, while the new comers make it.
Those who received the message and went out to bear
much fruit come back bringing in the sheaves, a
hundredfold, or sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. (cf. Mt. 13:8). Some
started well but dropped off before their train got to
its final station. God invites you today to his own
ministry to come and make a difference. Who restricts
you? Brake that shackle tied round your hands and feet
by those who tend to make you feel that they control the
economy of grace. Know the Lord from your inmost
being. Know his word, the word of life, and have it round
your waist and as your breast plate. Have it on your lips
that you may evangelize many, and in your heart that you
may worship in Spirit and truth, (cf. John 4:24). God‟s
promise is eternal life to all. That is your pay!
In Conclusion: St. Paul in prison advises us of the
stance he had taken. “Christ will be magnified in my body,
whether by life or by death. … I am caught between the
two.” (Phil. 1:20c-23a). How do you, as a Christian, weigh
your usefulness in Christ‟s mission? Is it by worldly
economy or by heavenly economy? Paul‟s message
today is a measuring rod for us all. Why do you do what
you do in church? Is it because of the pay you receive, or
because of what? How do you judge the difference if you
do receive pay? Sometimes people think they are
working for God, when in fact, they are working for
themselves. Take away the pay and you see them no
more. Not only that, some even organize silent protest in
the Church, and grumble when things do not go their
way, against the Lord and his anointed. St. Paul invites
us to measure the impact of our ministries by the turnover
of souls we have brought to Christ, or deprived, or taken
away from him, and by how many towns and villages, and
places we converted to Christ, because we are being
hired and placed on mission as Christ‟s ambassadors.
FROM FR. CHRIS ALIMAJI‟S DESK Reflections on the Workers in the Vineyard On this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year
A, our Readings are from Isaiah 55:6-9;
Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20:1-
16a; and our Song of Praise is Psalm 145.
Today‟s messages from Scripture are
remarkably interesting. They are incredibly
challenging too. See if they challenge you
as well. Do they make you smile, hopeful,
or do they make you sad and feel cheated;
and you cry out, “this is unfair”? First,
remember that our God is a generous and
merciful God. Look at Paul (Saul) who
persecuted the Church. Now he is a saint.
Yes, God‟s thoughts and ways are not like
ours. (cf. Is. 55:8). God does not measure
or weigh his grace and mercy to us by
worldly standards. This is certainly an
invitation to grace for us humans. Since
God is so generous and merciful to us, our
challenge here as Isaiah would suggest, is
that we step up! Step up to God‟s
benevolence with constancy in prayer.
Hence the prophet says that we “Seek the
Lord while he may be found, call him while
he is near,” (Is. 55:6). Who has called on
the Lord and he did not answer? The
psalmist today says that “The Lord is near
to all who call upon him.” Prayer is the
master key in our relationship with God.
“Seek the Lord” says the Prophet.
Let me enumerate on 3 Ways we can
seek the Lord.
First, seek the Lord in the Scriptures. Read
and study the Bible. Try to attend Bible
Study – One of our new conventional
ministries during this pandemic is Bible
Study by teleconference. Many souls are
returning to it. In pre-COVID-19, people
had several excuses why they could not
attend our Bible Studies. Now with people
on lockdown, we can join from the comfort
of our homes without excuses.
Second, seek the Lord in the Sacraments.
The Eucharist has once again become a
new source of strength and hope for many.
Many are turning to confession of sins to
make amends with God and neighbor. This
time around, make sure you are in
friendship with God since the „angel of
death‟ called coronavirus is roaming
around looking for souls to commit to
death.
Continued
ANNOUNCEMENT
ENVELOPE COLLECTION
Thank you for taking the pains to return your
weekly offerings. We appreciate your efforts.
Visit our website to see our latest developments
and how you can give online too.
MASS ATTENDANCE We are about to enter a new phase in our church attendance. We give thanks to God as a parish family for his protection from coronavirus COVID-19. In the new phase we ask the Music Ministry to send two or three persons each Sunday. Let them join in singing, and to play some musical instruments after choosing the appropriate songs for the liturgy, We thank our attending church members here present who voluntarily attend Mass each week, for participating graciously in communal singing, and participating in other activities. We also thank the lectors, ushers and the sacristans for maintaining their roles during this COVID-19 and new ministries that have evolved, braving aside the fear of the virus. May the Lord reward you abundantly! Young adults, 18-35, should consider returning to church. The rest of us please continue to observe the Cardinal‟s directive regarding age and those with fever and chronic health conditions. Let us know those in need of special prayers.
BAZAAR UPDATE
Raffle Books are now available in the office for pickup during the hours of 9 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. You can also pick it up today, directly following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. We are still accepting donations and appreciate your generosity and support of SPN. Regards, Jeannette Bougere, Bazaar Chair Kaphne Harris, Bazaar Co-chair
CALLED TO GLORY
CURTIS MILBURN, brother of Dorothy Spencer was called to glory on September 11, 2020. GWEN GRAHAM, aunt of Marc Graham, sister-in-law of Joan Graham was called to glory on September 11, 2020. FREDDIE LEE LEWIS, brother of Laura Collins, was called to glory on September 16, 2020 Our deepest condolences to our SPN family on the loss of their loved ones.
FROM FR. CHRIS ALIMAJI’S DESK
Reflections on the Workers in the Vineyard
On this 25th
Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, our Readings are from Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians
1:20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20:1-16a; and our Song of Praise is Psalm 145.
Today‟s messages from Scripture are remarkably interesting. They are incredibly challenging
too. See if they challenge you as well. Do they make you smile, hopeful, or do they make you
sad and feel cheated; and you cry out, “this is unfair”? First, remember that our God is a
generous and merciful God. Look at Paul (Saul) who persecuted the Church. Now he is a saint.
Yes, God‟s thoughts and ways are not like ours. (cf. Is. 55:8). God does not measure or weigh his
grace and mercy to us by worldly standards. This is certainly an invitation to grace for us
humans. Since God is so generous and merciful to us, our challenge here as Isaiah would
suggest, is that we step up! Step up to God‟s benevolence with constancy in prayer. Hence the
prophet says that we “Seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near,” (Is.
55:6). Who has called on the Lord and he did not answer? The psalmist today says that “The
Lord is near to all who call upon him.” Prayer is the master key in our relationship with God.
“Seek the Lord” says the Prophet. Let me enumerate on 3 Ways we can seek the Lord.
First, seek the Lord in the Scriptures. Read and study the Bible. Try to attend Bible Study – One
of our new conventional ministries during this pandemic is Bible Study by teleconference. Many
souls are returning to it. In pre-COVID-19, people had several excuses why they could not attend
our Bible Studies. Now with people on lockdown, we can join from the comfort of our homes
without excuses.
Second, seek the Lord in the Sacraments. The Eucharist has once again become a new source of
strength and hope for many. Many are turning to confession of sins to make amends with God
and neighbor. This time around, people want to make sure they are in friendship with God since
the „angel of death‟ called coronavirus is roaming around looking for souls to commit to death. It
will be a wise thing to “seek the Lord while he may be found” and not wait until it is too late.
Not many people have been lucky to be attended to in the intensive care unit nowadays when
family members are not even allowed close by.
Third, seek the Lord in Each Other. People are finding God in each other again. Sometimes we
think we are self-sufficient. No! We need others to help us in the line of grace. Many first
responders, whether it be with the COVID-19 or with the Hurricanes, tornado, fire, flood, etc.
have been God-sent to those they helped to rescue. We can see God‟s face in our neighbors,
families, friends, co-workers and fellow worshippers. But the time to seek God is now.
The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in today‟s gospel is an intrigue for many to
understand. Like every parable, the lesson is at the end of the story. It would baffle everyone that
the last becomes the first and the first will be last, (cf. Mt. 20:16). “The Vineyard of the Lord is
the house of Israel,” so said the Scriptures. The point is that we are those workers, sent on
mission. We are to follow Christ in the fields and make disciples for him. Are you bringing
people into God’s vineyard? Who are the people you are evangelizing? Or are you busy
sitting tight in your pew, or occupying the seat of honor, instead of stepping up? It is not about
your position in our ministry or organization. People who allow such things to get into their
heads, are those who would wonder why they occupied such positions but would not make it to
the sainthood, while the new commers make it. Those who received the message and went out to
bear much fruit come back bringing in the sheaves, a hundredfold, or sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. (cf.
Mt. 13:8). Some started well but dropped off before their train got to its final station. They
busied themselves so much with the cares of this world that they could not hold on any longer.
They could not make it to the finish line, like good athletes. We must with our prayers help
members like that to hold on, so that they do not drop off. We are called at various stages in our
lives, young age, middle age, and at old age. The mission is one, and the reward and promise is
one – eternal life. The promised economy of eternal life is not with the world’s currencies,
but the economy of salvation, which we receive by grace and mercy. Hence the Master said:
“My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take
what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do
as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?” (Mt. 20:13-15). Many
of us have difficulty in grasping how generous God is with us and his grace. It is not about when
you are called into the Vineyard or when you are baptized or how great you have labored in the
Church. God hires everyone to work in his Vineyard, including in the Church. The individuals
the landowners of the world would reject for whatever reasons, God the ultimate landowner
would hire them, and give them the same pay as the specialists. Why did no one hire the lame,
the uneducated, the weak, the lazy, the uncooperative? In the world‟s standards they count as the
masses, not as the middle class or top class. God‟s mercy and acceptance are unrestricted. God
invites you today to his own ministry to come and make a difference. Who restricts you? Brake
that shackle tied round your hands and feet by those who tend to make you feel that they control
the economy of grace. Know the Lord from your inmost being. Know his word, the word of life,
and have it round your waist and as your breast plate. Have it on your lips that you may
evangelize many, and in your heart that you may worship in Spirit and truth, (cf. John 4:24).
God‟s promise is eternal life to all. That is your pay!
In Conclusion: St. Paul in prison advises us of the stance he had taken. “Christ will be
magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. … I am caught between the two.” (Phil.
1:20c-23a). How do you, as a Christian, weigh your usefulness in Christ‟s mission? Is it by
worldly economy or by heavenly economy? Paul‟s message today is a measuring rod for us all.
Why do you do what you do in church? Is it because of the pay you receive, or because of what?
How do you judge the difference if you do receive pay? Sometimes people think they are
working for God, when in fact, they are working for themselves. Take away the pay and you see
them no more. Not only that, some even organize silent protest in the Church, and grumble when
things do not go their way, against the Lord and his anointed. St. Paul, twenty years since his
conversion, was in his third missionary journey through Gentile lands from Corinth to Antioch,
and in Philippi. He invites us to measure the impact of our ministries by the turnover of souls we
have brought to Christ, or deprived, or taken away from him, and by how many towns and
villages, and places we converted to Christ, because we are being hired and placed on mission as
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