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) CATHEDRAL CENTRE The Parish office is located in the Cathedral Centre 1701 San Jacinto at Jefferson St. Houston, TX 77002-8215 (Parking behind the Centre) Phone: 713-659-1561 Fax: 713-651-1365 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm (Closed: 12 noon - 1 pm) 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 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 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART July 21, 2019
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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)
CATHEDRAL CENTRE The Parish office is located in the Cathedral Centre
1701 San Jacinto at Jefferson St. Houston, TX 77002-8215 (Parking behind the Centre)
Phone: 713-659-1561 Fax: 713-651-1365 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm
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
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART
July 21, 2019
CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston HisEminenceDanielCardinalDiNardo,D.D.,S.T.L.
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
The Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop The Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, D.D., Archbishop Emeritus
The Most Reverend Vincent M. Rizzotto, D.D., J.C.L., Retired Auxiliary Bishop
Co-Cathedral Clergy The Very Reverend Lawrence W. Jozwiak, J.C.L., Pastor / Rector
The Reverend Loc D. Phan, Parochial Vicar Deacons: Leonard Lockett, John Carrara, Daniel Addis, Lynn Carney
Co-Cathedral Staff Selma DeMarco - Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation; Carmen Benitez - Faith Formation Associate &Youth Minister
Dr. Crista Miller - Director of Music / Co-Cathedral Organist; Patrick Schneider - Assistant Choir Director Dr. Jeong-Suk Bae - Co-Cathedral Assistant Organist
Natasha Manley - Associate Director, Music Operations Bree Delphin - Secretary for Weddings and Bulletin Editor
Deacon John Carrara - Business Manager; Gwenne Buck - Facilities and Project Coordinator Chris Felix - Building Engineer; Shannon Wesley - Parish Accounting
Ruben Valenzuela - Maintenance, Guillermo Herrera, Ray Garcia - Sextons
New Parishioners: Register online or with the parish office: ext. 101.
Church Certificates: For all sacramental certificates: ext. 131.
Baptism: —For infants & children under age 7—713-337-3570. —Best to take baptismal classes while pregnant. —For 7 years & older (Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children): ext. 142.
Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE): For pre-K through high school: ext. 142.
First Penance & First Holy Communion: For 2nd through 12th grade: ext. 142.
Confirmation: —For high school youth: ext. 142. —For adults: ext. 141.
High School Youth Ministry: ext. 142.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For adults inquiring about becoming Catholic and baptized Catholics who lack Confirmation and Holy Communion: ext. 141.
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
Phone: 713-659-1561 Visit our website for vital info: www.sacredhearthouston.org
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
July 21, 2019
Dear Friends in Christ: Quí Ông Bà và Anh Chị Em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô: Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo:
As many of you know, I returned from a wonderful vaca-tion and was present last weekend. Just like you, I worked so hard to get ready to be gone, and then worked so much to dig out when I returned, especially with all the emails, regular mail, etc. During previous vacations, I returned emails so as to avoid hundreds to answer upon my return, and my staff would get frustrated that I was doing so “on vacation.” This vacation I was “good” and did not answer emails while away. But gee, there were so many emails to address.
So that I did not have to write several bulletin letters before I left, we decided to run the series on the architecture and sym-bolism of our beautiful Co-Cathedral church. I hope you have found this series to be informative. It continues today on pp. 10-12. Hopefully, you can now answer possible questions that your guests may have when they attend Mass with you.
While on vacation visiting other countries in Europe, it reinforced once again that all people are basically the same. Though governments & cultures/languages may differ, people want what is best for their families: to be treated fairly, enjoy similar joys/goals in life and a good job. We are all connected (“addicted”) to cell phones, computers, iPads, etc. Even when I spend time within our Vietnamese or Spanish communities (not understanding the Vietnamese language at all, and under-standing some Spanish though not all), I notice how we are so similar. So why do some people emphasize such differences or put up barriers amongst others is just amazing!
As I noted specifically at last Sunday’s 11 am Mass, “How often do we really listen to the message of the hymn’s wording versus just singing words or hearing the words for those who are not singing, presuming one is listening fully? Please re-read the wording for the Closing Hymn for last weekend’s Masses, #751 Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace. Here are just some of the more important points: “...grant me the grace to love all people, every race. To see each mortal as I ought, my kindred, whom your love has bought. Break down the wall that would divide your children...My neighbor’s good let me pursue...Forgive me, Lord, where I have erred by loveless act
and thoughtless word….Give me your courage, Lord, to speak whenever strong oppress the weak...that all whose lives are touched by mine, may know your healing touch divine.” What beautiful words of truth on how we are to treat one another, whether we know the people or not! Hymns are indeed prayers! I encourage and challenge you to pick up the hymnal and sing out. Even if you do not think you have a great voice, follow along with the text, praying with your mind and heart! My hope is for that “day” when every person in the church has their hymnals opened and praising God! Call me an eternal optimist—at least in heav-en we will!
As I mentioned last weekend during the announcements, we are $49,000 short in Diocesan Services (DSF) pledges—see p. 13. Last year at this time, we had exceeded our man-datory goal/amount. Our “goal” is $135,000 set by the arch-diocese. Though I use the term “goal,” it is mandatory that the parish pays this amount. If there is any shortfall in pledge amounts, the parish must pay for it out of its parish budget. You have been great in my 11 years here as pastor since we have exceeded our mandatory goal every year. When we exceed our mandatory amount, we receive back to the parish 50% of any excess pledge amounts. We did not budget any shortfall amount in our new July budget since we have exceeded our goal every year. The budget cannot ab-sorb a huge shortfall of $49,000. We are 78 pledges down since last year. For those who are registered parishioners and have not pledged, the archdiocese has sent out this past week a letter & pledge card for you to complete. Make sure your pledge card has the Co-Cathedral on it so that we re-ceive credit. If another parish is listed, mark through it and list the Co-Cathedral. If you are not registered, there are pledge envelopes near the bulletins. We can meet this man-datory amount if all pledge! Please pledge now!
We are beginning once again another session for RCIA and for Adult Catholics who lack only the Sacrament of Confirmation. See p. 12 for which process may fit your needs. If you know someone else, invite them to join us.
Message from the Pastor p. 3
This Weekend: 2nd Collection—Parish Debt Reduction See p. 13 for info about DSF shortfall!
See p. 12 for RCIA & Adult Confirmation prep
Introductory Rites
Gathering Hymn Greeting Penitential Rite Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy. Gloria
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading Readings: #1118
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 15
R. He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
Second Reading
Alleluia
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
The Mystery of Faith / Mysterium Fidei
Amen
The Communion Rite The Lamb of God / Agnus Dei
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
7 am Mass Antiphons:
Entrance: See, I have God for my help. The Lord sus-tains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. Ps 54 (53): 6, 8
Communion Antiphon: The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him. Ps111(110): 4-5
We are a community of faith where all people are wel-come! 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 ques-tions, 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!
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
p. 4
Gathering Hymn: # 849 All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Offertory Hymn: # 793 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Communion Music: Optimam partem (mode VIII): Mary has chosen for herself the best portion, which shall never be taken away from her. Antiphon: See page 6 Hymn: # 854 I Come with Joy
Recessional Hymn: # 798 Go Make of All Disciples
Order of Mass
SIGNIFICANCE of BOWING
A bow signifies reverence and honor shown to the names or event being mentioned. We are to do the following:
1) A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons (the Trinity) are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated. 2) A bow of the body (a profound bow) is made during the Creed with the words (and by the Holy Spirit…and became man—highlighted in red words in the Creed). —General Instruction to the Roman Missal, #275
Music for Mass
p. 5
Open Loft begins July 28th
What is Open Loft?
Open Loft is an opportunity to sing in the choir for a day with no obligation, other than attending a rehearsal beforehand on Sunday morning. It lasts for six weeks, and is designed for quick suc-cess.
Singing at any of our Open Loft Sundays is obligation free. How-ever, for those who do decide to join the choir after the summer, these events lead up to our annu-al Fall Choir Retreat on Septem-ber 7, which kicks off the regular season.
While Open Loft is an easy Sun-day morning drop-in choir, the regular season prepares weekly liturgies and major holidays by meeting on Wednesday night for rehearsals, 7-9 pm.
Often the music is prepared over five or more Wednesday rehears-als before we sing it at Mass. Detailed preparation over a long period of time is one rea-son why we sound good and sing fantastic repertoire.
Why would I want to do this? It’s easy to listen to music but when was the last time you made it with twenty or thirty friends? Create and strive with us! Connect to others, in person, without screens. Live your faith and serve God through the liturgy. Celebrate the journey of achievement. Our choir is pretty good. Do you really need new members? Yes! We enjoy sharing our lives, faith and music. More singers in each section reduces the load on the individual singer, which is good for all.
Co-Cathedral Music p.6
I don’t want to sing but I want to support this ministry. Great! Please reach out so we can connect. We have non-musical needs, too.
Yes. I want to come to Open Loft. What do I do? Send an rsvp in advance of the day you would like to attend: [email protected]. We will send you a music packet and some reference recordings if you’d like to prepare. That Sunday report to the first floor choir room in Cathedral Centre at 9:45 am. (It is important to be on time) We will get acquainted, warm up, and learn one or two songs. At 10:45 am we will walk to church and sing at Mass in the choir loft.
But I don’t read Gregorian neumes. Most people who join our choir don’t when they arrive, but it is an easier system to read intervals than modern notation. If you can detect contour, you can get the hang of it quickly.
How is this guaranteed to be successful after just an hour? Choir is a team sport. Experienced members of the choir who know the repertoire already will be on hand and singing heartily. No new singers will be under pressure to be perfect, sing a solo, or even to sing something they haven’t mastered in the hour. Active listening to the person next to you is always valid in the process of learn-ing music. We know it is fast and furious, and a journey of learning, and are not judg-ing you at all!
Do I need to have experience or be able to read music? It helps but is not an absolute requirement. If you already enjoy singing at Mass you very likely have the skills to enjoy this activi-ty. Plus, we will help you. We also have adjustments we can make in difficulty, up or down, depending on the skill level of the group.
May I bring my child? We will have a Family Day on August 25. On that Sunday school aged children from 8 and up are invited to sing with a parent who is also singing. On other days children may be in the loft during Mass provided they are capable of sitting on their own.
What is the music at open loft?
Co-Cathedral Music aims to explore 1000 years of sacred music history from Gregorian chant to the present day. During this Open Loft period we will learn several Latin chant hymns from the Parish Book of Chant. You may know some of these al-ready, as these are hymns and texts from high liturgical sea-sons. A Latin pronunciation guide will be sent out: you only need to know five vowel sounds. We will also learn some beginning polyphony in the form of rounds. If time and skill level of the group allows, we will tackle some other choral settings of texts by Thomas Aquinas. Finally, the communion Chants for these weeks will be from the Graduale Simplex, which is a starter study in the Gregorian chants we sing during the year.
Communion Responsorial Psalm
MASSINTENTIONSDeceased†Sat.July20 Eng 5:00pmLucyDao&ChrisPopelka Viet 7:00pmForCommunityIntentionsSun.July21 Eng 7:00amThePedrazaFamily Eng 9:00amBernadine†&F.R.Pizzitola† Eng 11:00amJamesKonieczny† Viet 1:00pmForCommunityIntentionsEng 5:30pmForthePeopleoftheParishMon.July22 Eng 7:00amMs.JoyceBilski† Eng 12:10pmJohnJoeSmith†Tue.July23 Eng 7:00amMr.DavidHawkins Eng 12:10pmSadiaBua†Wed.July24 Eng 7:00amMrs.MariaCampos† Eng 12:10pmBernadine†&F.R.Pizzitola†Thur.July25 Eng 7:00amElizabeth&JoseBanda Eng 12:10pmBrandonWarner†Fri.July26 Eng 7:00amCynthiaElizondo† Eng 12:10pmArchbishopCharlesJ.ChaputOFMCap.Sat.July27 Eng 5:00pmDanielJosephCallahn† Viet 7:00pmForCommunityIntentionsSun.July28 Eng 7:00amJavierMendez Eng 9:00amTheBrookBrookshireFamily Eng 11:00amRicarteZaragoza† Viet 1:00pmForCommunityIntentionsEng 5:30pmRonnieRubit†Span 7:30pmForthePeopleoftheParish
WELCOME ALL VISITORS to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart!
For the repose of the soul of our dearly departed: Deacon Gary Forse †Hilda Montemayor † Robert Lee Pacini, Sr. † Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. —And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. —Amen. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. —Amen.
For consolation & God’s healing graces upon the family and friends of the deceased. Heal her pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that comes from grief. —Amen.
Weekend Readings: # 1118 READINGS for the WEEK
Mon:Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17;Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Tue: Ex 14:21 - 15:1; Ex 15:8-10, 12, 17; Mt 12:46-50 Wed: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28;Mt 13:1-9 Thur: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Fri: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-23 Sat: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13
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: The Integrity of Justice That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.
Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ! —St. Jerome, 5th century For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a Reflection, go to: http://www.usccb.org The daily readings calendar is on the right hand side of the page. Click on the date of the readings you would like to see. You may also request to have the daily readings sent to your email.
“The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged
to live the good life of the Gospel.” - Pope Francis
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Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE)
p. 8
Sunday Sessions will no longer be a “classroom” but an experience where they encounter a living Christ and the
NEXT MEETING: Sat., August 10 12 pm - 2pm • Cathedral Centre-Youth Room
LEADING YOUTH INTO A LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST!!!
Contact: Carmen Benitez, Faith Formation Associate/Youth Minister: [email protected]
Faith Formation for Children and Youth
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston The goal of Children and Youth Faith Formation here at the Co-Cathedral of
the Sacred Heart is to provide a compre-hensive process of the highest possible quality of
Catholic Christian Education and Spiritual Formation for the Children and Youth of our Parish.
We do this in a safe, welcoming, caring, and hospitable environment while enabling their
parents and guardians to successfully accept andperform their role as the primary teachers and
role models of their children.
“Registration Form for 2019-2020” now available on our website: www.sacredhearthouston.org/
July 21, 2019: Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42 - Jesus visits the house of Martha and Mary.
The story of Jesus in the home of Martha and Mary complements the story of the Good Samaritan, which immediately precedes it in Luke's Gospel. Both stories are unique to Luke. The story of the Samaritan opens with the words “a certain man.” To-day's reading opens with the words “a certain woman.” The Samaritan is an example of how a disciple should see and act. Mary is an example of how a disciple should listen. Mary, a woman, is a marginalized person in society, like the Samaritan. Both do what is not expected of them. As a woman, Mary would be expected, like Martha, to prepare hospitality for a guest. Here again Jesus breaks with the social conventions of his time. Just as a Samaritan would not be a model for neighborliness, so a woman would not sit with the men around the feet of a teacher. Both stories exemplify how a disciple is to fulfill the dual command which begins chapter 10—love of God (Mary) and love of neighbor (the Samaritan). These are the two essentials of life in the kingdom. By using the examples of a Samaritan and a woman, however, Jesus is saying something more. Social codes and boundaries were strict in Jesus' time. Yet to love God with all one's heart and one's neighbor requires breaking those rules. The Kingdom of God is a society without distinctions and boundaries between its members. It is a society that requires times for seeing and doing and also times for listening and learning at the feet of a teacher. Source: Loyola Press
Called to Be A CCE Faith Formation Team Member?!
An opportunity for adults who are confirmed in the Catholic faith! The children and teens of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart need you. Please consider joining this joyful ministry to pass on the traditions and teachings of the Catholic faith!
If you feel the Holy Spirit calling you to this ministry contact the CCE Faith Formation office (Carmen Benitez) at [email protected]
ASK YOURSELF...
Growing Closer to God through Jesus Christ by means of the
Spirit alive in the Church.
•Who is Jesus Christ? •How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ? •How does Jesus Christ teach us to live a moral life? •How are we called to become missionary disciples of
Jesus?
OUR FOCUS...
A Baptism Preparation Information Session
is the required first step for Infant Baptisms at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
(RSVP for Initial Session Needed: See Below)
Initial Information Sessions 2019: Sunday—September 8: 2:15pm-5:15pm Sunday—November 10: 2:15pm-5:15pm
In the Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto St.
1. Being on time is absolutely essential: No one will be admitted after 15 minutes into a session. You are welcome to arrive as much as 30 minutes early. 2. We need your undivided attention for both - the Initial Information Session and - the Core Topics Session.
Therefore no children will be admitted into either of these sessions. Plan Ahead. No exceptions.
For more information and to RSVP for one of these Initial Sessions go to
https://www.sacredhearthouston.org/baptism
Café Catholica: Summer 2019
The Café Catholica summer series is Open to all young adults (ages 18-39)
Features dynamic speakers, prayer, dinner, and socializing. Café Catholica is held on for four Mondays in July Each night will include: Confession at 5:15 p.m.,
Mass at 6:15 p.m., Dinner at 7:15 p.m., and Talk at 8:15 p.m.
Come for all or part of the evening! No registration is needed. Donations are accepted.
All sessions will be held at St. Michael Church, 1801 Sage Rd., Houston, TX 77056
This year’s theme: Ever Ancient, Ever New July 22: Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New - Michelle Benzinger, Speaker/Women’s Advocate, Pensacola July 29: Millennial Wisdom from the Church Fathers - Daniel Cardinal DiNardo of Galveston-Houston
For more information contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at
[email protected] or 713-741- 8778. Visit our website at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica
Marriage Preparation: Advance approval required to begin sessions.
• Sunday, July 21: Session D
• Sunday, August 4: Initial
• Sunday, August 18: Session A
• Sunday, August 25: Initial
Location: Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto (Check White Board for room assignment each time.)
A Scripture Study of the Readings of the Sunday Mass
July 21: 12:30pm-1:30pm July 28: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Mass Readings Explained
By Dr. Brant Pitre From Catholic Productions
Are You a Single, Engaged or Married Young Adult, 18-30’s? Do you regularly attend the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and would like to get to know other single, engaged, or married
young adults who are choosing to make this their Parish home also? Then you may be interested in the
“Co-Cathedral Young Adults” Contact us at [email protected] to get connected and to start receiving our Newsletter to learn about upcoming events
Sun., July 21st - Mass & Lunch Guadalajara Del Centro - 1201 San Jacinto St, 77002
Join us for 11 am mass. We will be seated on the right side of the church, close to the front. Immediately after mass, we will carpool and meet at a local restaurant. If you cannot find us for mass, we will wait in the narthex (front lobby) near the pamphlets for a few minutes after mass has ended. If you plan on attending lunch, email us, so that we can get an accurate number to make a reservation.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
A weekend retreat for women & men suffering a er abor on
AUGUST 23-25, 2019 Rachel’s Vineyard is a Catholic, Scripture-based
retreat that combines prayer, reflection, counseling and sacramental Reconciliation.
All inquiries and registrations are strictly confidential
For more information and to register, contact: Office of Pro-Life Activities
Baptismal Font The journey of Christian life begins at baptism in a font that is both womb and tomb. Through the waters of baptism one enters into the Church and into the eucharistic community united in Jesus Christ. The Co-Cathedral’s baptismal font is set in the center aisle on the same axis as the altar as a visible sign of the intimate con-nection between baptism and Eucharist. Rich symbolism is incor-porated into this font where adults and children will die to sin and become new creations in Christ through the life-giving water of baptism. The octagonal shape of the font with its eight sides and eight columns symbolizes the “eighth day”—the new and eternal creation accomplished in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The font is carved from the same deep red marble as the altar. Eight gold-plated bronze images adorn the sides and illustrate
key biblical passages which remind us of God’s saving work in human history. From the book of Genesis we see the power-ful image of the Spirit of God moving over the waters at crea-tion; a second panel depicts the story of Noah and the great flood. The Exodus story of Moses leading the Israelites through the waters of the Red Sea into the Promised Land is etched on a third panel. Gospel images sculpted in two panels depict the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan; and blood and water, symbolizing the sacraments of baptism and Eucharist, which flowed from the side of Christ as he hung on the cross. The remaining panels tell the story of the burial of Jesus and his glorious resurrection, and his command to the disciples: “Go teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” The inside of the font is fashioned from black granite with a gold cross at the center. Flowing water moving through the bowl speaks of the life-giving power of this sacrament which frees us from sin and calls us to new life in Christ. The open area around the font provides space for the community to gather for baptism or for the reception of the body of a deceased member at a funeral.
A Church for the Ages p. 10
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
From earliest tradition, the Church has reserved the Blessed Sacrament—the conse-crated bread which remains following the celebration of the Eucharist—in order to give Holy Communion to the sick and the dying and for the purpose of eucharistic devotion and adoration. The Blessed Sacrament is kept in a golden domed tabernacle, which resembles the cathedral, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel located to the left of the sanctuary. The walls of the chapel are covered in the deep red rosa diaspro marble from which the altar, ambo and font are made. Carved in gold are the words of the Gospel: “I am the Living Bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever.” John 6:51; “And behold, I am with you always, even until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20. Two bronze lamps burn continually within the chapel signifying the abiding presence of Christ in the reserved Eucharist.
CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART
Final Week of Our Series on Its Architecture and Symbolism
Shrines to the Sacred Heart, Mary and the Saints p. 11
Roman Catholics look to the saints as models of faith—people like each of us who in their lifetime followed Christ as faithful disciples and now enjoy the fullness of life with God in heaven. The minor shrines which line the side walls of the nave bear the images of six saints who reflect the diversity of the Church and provide inspiration to the faithful today. The eight foot tall, three-quarter round statues of the saints are carved in linden wood, rasped, and painted with gesso before having transparent color and gold leaf applied. The gilded antique finish gives the images a warm and inviting glow. Like the other statues, these images are set out from the wall and appear to be floating in front of their book-matched marble backgrounds. Sculptor: Edmund Rabaser, Ortisei, Italy
In the east transept, the image of the Sacred Heart reaches out with love and compassion to the faithful believer. The
statue, towering 12 feet in height and weighing over 12,000 pounds, is carved from a single block of white
Carrara marble. The Sacred Heart appears to float against the goldleafed reeded background of carved wood. The shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of the
Immaculate Conception graces the back wall of the west transept. The Immaculate Conception is the patroness of the archdiocese and gazes upon the Church with a gentle mother’s love as she opens her hands to embrace all who
come to her in prayer. The pure white Carrara marble seems to come alive in the gentle features and delicate
draping carved in this beautiful statue.
Two major shrines devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Conception grace the transepts.
Six minor shrines to particular saints are set into devotional spaces along the side aisles in the nave of the Co-Cathedral.
St. Joseph is honored as the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. Long revered as the patron of workers, St. Joseph was declared patron saint and protector of the universal Church by Pope Pius ix in 1870.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, known as The Little Flower, is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. Thérèse is known for her “little way” striving for sanctity in the small, ordinary circumstances of life rather than in grand heroic deeds. She is venerated throughout the world for her holiness and her childlike trust in Jesus.
St. Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan friar, is one of the most beloved saints of the Church. Anthony is pictured holding a mon-strance which speaks of his deep love for Christ in the Eucharist.
St. Martin de Porres, a Dominican friar, was born in Lima, Peru of a Spanish father and African mother. He was known as Martin the Charitable and is the patron for social justice.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first native born American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. She founded the Daughters of Charity in the U.S. and is the founder of the Catholic school system in America.
St. Juan Diego was an indigenous Mexican farmer who received an apparition of the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531. In order to convince Church authorities of the truth of the apparition, the icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe miraculously appeared impressed on his cloak. Juan Diego had great influence in spreading the Catholic faith within Mexico and was canonized as the first indigenous American saint in 2002.
St. Joseph St. Anthony of Padua
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Martin de Porres
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Juan Diego
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!
Come Pray and Worship with Us
A Cathedral is built for the ages.
The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is the mother church for an expansive and diverse archdiocese. As the center of worship for the archdiocesan family, it is our hope that all will feel welcome in this holy space for it is here that we celebrate our communion with one another and with God in, with and through Jesus Christ. It is here that the immanent and transcendent presence of God is reflected in the art and architecture of this great building and incarnated in the innumerable faithful who pass through its doors.
Know that you are always welcome here!
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
FIRST THURSDAY of the MONTH AUGUST 1
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 AUGUST 2
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
—If you are not a Catholic, we invite you to explore the possibility of becoming a member of our Catholic Faith & Community through RCIA.
—If you are a baptized Catholic lacking Confirmation & Eucharist, RCIA is for you.
Please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
Opportunity for Adult Confirmation : “The Sacrament of the Holy Spirit” Baptized Catholics who regularly attend the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, have completed High School, and are actively and regularly receiving the Eucharist while participating in the Mass, but for whatever reason never received the Sacrament of Confirmation, are invited to email Selma at [email protected] to set an appointment to get started on your process of completing your Sacraments of Initiation. If not now, when?
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Second Collections July 20-21: Parish Debt Reduc on Aug. 10-11: Infirm Priests Collec on
July 13/July 14 Year to Date Actual Collection: $28,836* $ 58,518 Budgeted Collection: $29,792 $ 64,625 Amount over (Under): ($ 956) ($ 6,107) *Includes $9,873 from Faith Direct St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag $ 4,067** **Includes $1,442 from Faith Direct
Status as of: July 21, 2019 July 21, 2018 Total Amount Paid 2019: $ 62,262 $ 94,651 Total Amount Pledged: $ 86,071 $ 138,982 Total Number of Participants: 240 318 Paid under Goal: $ (72,738) $ (40,349) Pledged under Goal: $ (48,929) $ 3,982 Donate to DSF online: https://www.archgh.org/dsf
Status of DSF as compared to last year!
We are short $49,000 in this year’s DSF pledges as compared to last year. Have you made your pledge yet? Please pledge ASAP. This is a mandatory amount that we must pay. Pledge envelopes are near the bulle-tins. You can pledge online. Or use the pledge cards sent into the mail. Make sure, the Co-Cathedral’s name is on any pledge. We can do it!
Thank you for being a part of our Co-Cathedral parish. I appreciate all that you do for our parish by sharing your God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure. This summer, I pray that you will have some quiet and restful time that includes the love, joy and peace of being with family and friends. Know that the Co-Cathedral continues to be open for Mass, numerous activities and the Sacraments. During these summer months, your generosity through Faith Direct can help provide the consistent resources we need to operate our parish and ministries. Being part of this challenge is simple.
eGiving through Faith Direct! Enroll today! www.faithdirect.net Or call today: 866-507-8757 Our church code is TX363.
OR Text the word ENROLL to 281-462-5300.
It is Christ whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. -- Colossians 1:28b
Stewardship Reflection: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 21
That we have the courage to share our faith with those closest to us.
“…I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given to me to bring to completion for you the word of God.” (Colossians 1:25)
We are all called to evangelize – to continuously grow in our relationship with Jesus and to share it with oth-ers. We may not be called to evangelize like St. Paul, but we should look for opportunities to share our faith with those closest to us, like our family, friends and neighbors. Pray for the courage to share your faith the next time the opportunity arises.
The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) supports 60+ programs benefit-ting the 1.7 million Catholics in our Archdiocese. There are so many ministries the Archdiocese funds through DSF, ministries that no one parish can provide, such as prison ministry, hospital chaplains in the Medical Center, etc. In future bulletins so as to inform, we will highlight some of these ministries. This DSF appeal supports the ministries within our Archdiocese that Teach, Evangelize and Worship; Minister to the Poor, Sick and Incarcerated; Promote, Pre-pare and Support the Clergy; and Nurture and Strengthen Families.
OUTREACH MINISTRY—Our Parish Network of Charity p. 14
@ccsh.outreachministry
Video editors needed for our parish social media
pages.
E-mail outreach@
sacredhearthouston.org
www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreach
Outreach Ministry will be collecting NEW school supplies for students in need.
You can drop off your donations Monday—Friday at the Cathedral Centre
or on Sundays
Thru August 26
Be a Backpack Buddy!
Your Donation of $35 can give a child the tools they need to have a successful school year
and will make a positive impact on their future!
Donate or shop from our Amazon Wishlist at
www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreaach
Your donation is tax deductible
Traveling This Summer?
Bring us back your
unused travel hygiene items
for homeless friends!
16° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario p. 15
Anuncios Liturgia
Ministerios Espirituales
Música Liturgia
-Antífona de Entrada:
-Entrada: Canto de Toda Cr iatura (#629)
-Gloria (Misa San José, #5)
-Salmo: Señor , ¿quién puede hospedarse en tu tienda?
-Canto de Ofertorio: Bendigamos al Señor (#660)
-Santo (Misa Melódica, #109)
-Anunciamos Tu Muerte (Misa Melódica, #110)
-Amen (Misa Melódica, #111)
-Cordero de Dios (Misa Melódica, #112)
-Antífona: [Optimam] Ha hecho maravillas memorables, el Señor es piadoso y clemente; él da alimento a sus fieles. (Sal 110, 4-5)
-Comunión: A Comer Tu Pan (#589)
-Salida: Bendito, Bendito (#524)
La Palabra entre Nosotros para los meses de julio y agosto por una donación de $4.00. Con sus lecturas, comentarios espiritua-les y oraciones, La Palabra entre Nosotros nos ayuda a mejorar nuestra relación con el Señor.
La Santa Biblia por una donación de $7.00.
Útiles Escolar: Estamos recibiendo donaciones de útiles escola-res para los niños de la Casa Juan Diego y Casa de Esperanza. Pueden llevar su donación en la entrada de la Co-Catedral.
Ujieres: Sirve a la comunidad de Cr isto como ujier . Si está interesado, hable con el Diacono Daniel después de la Misa
La Forma Escrita de las Homilías del Diacono Daniel se encuentran a: http://diaconodanieladdis.blogspot.com/
Denle gloria a Dios por medio de su voz, cantándole y alabándo-le, como miembros del coro. No necesitan experiencia, solo su voluntad para alabarle con himnos hermosos al Señor. Aprende-rán a cantar música solemne para la Santa Misa. Practicamos cada domingo a las 6 de la tarde en el Centro Catedral. Si está interesado, hable con el Diacono Daniel después de la Misa.
Palabras del Papa Francisco
Estudio Bíblico: Conozca al Señor mejor a través de nuestro platica de Biblia, cada martes a las 6 pm en la biblioteca del primer piso del Centro Catedral, conducido por el Diacono Da-niel.
La Legión de María: Debajo del liderazgo de María, cultive su relación con Cristo cada martes a las 7:00 pm en la biblioteca del primer piso del Centro Catedral, para rezar el santo rosario, reflexionar sobres las enseñanzas del Señor, y hacer planes para servir al Señor.
En aquel tiempo, entró Jesús en un poblado, y una mujer, llamada Marta, lo recibió en su casa. Ella tenía una hermana, llamada María, la cual se sentó a los pies de Jesús y se puso a escuchar su palabra. Marta, entre tanto, se afanaba en diversos quehaceres, hasta que, acercándose a Jesús, le dijo: “Señor, ¿no te has dado cuenta de que mi hermana me ha dejado sola con todo el quehacer? Dile que me ayude”.
El Señor le respondió: “Marta, Marta, muchas cosas te
preocupan y te inquietan, siendo así que una sola es necesaria. María escogió la mejor parte y nadie se la quitará”.
Reza y Trabaja
En el Evangelio de hoy, María, a los pies de Jesús, «escuchaba su palabra», mientras que Marta estaba ocupada en muchos servicios. Ambas ofrecen acogida al Señor que está de paso, pero lo hacen de modo diverso. María le dijo a Jesús: «Señor, ¿no te importa que mi hermana me haya dejado sola para ser-vir? Dile que me eche una mano» . Y Jesús le responde repren-diéndola con dulzura: «Marta, Marta, andas inquieta y preocu-pada con muchas cosas; sólo una es necesaria». ¿Qué quiere decir Jesús? ¿Cuál es esa cosa sola que necesitamos? Ante todo es importante comprender que no se trata de la contrapo-sición entre dos actitudes: la escucha de la Palabra del Señor, la contemplación, y el servicio concreto al prójimo. No son dos actitudes contrapuestas, sino, al contrario, son dos aspec-tos, ambos esenciales para nuestra vida cristiana; aspectos que nunca se han de separar, sino vivir en profunda unidad y armo-nía. Pero entonces, ¿por qué Marta recibe la reprensión, si bien hecha con dulzura? Porque consideró esencial sólo lo que esta-ba haciendo, es decir, estaba demasiado absorbida y preocupa-da por las cosas que había que «hacer». En un cristiano, las obras de servicio y de caridad nunca están separadas de la fuente principal de cada acción nuestra: es decir, la escucha de la Palabra del Señor, el estar, como María. Y por esto es que se reprende a Marta. Que también en nuestra vida cristiana ora-ción y acción estén siempre profundamente unidas. Una ora-ción que no conduce a la acción concreta hacia el hermano pobre, enfermo, necesitado de ayuda, el hermano en dificultad, es una oración estéril e incompleta. San Benito resumía el esti-lo de vida que indicaba a sus monjes en dos palabras: «reza y trabaja». Así debemos vivir. Es de la contemplación, de una fuerte relación de amistad con el Señor donde nace en nosotros la capacidad de vivir y llevar el amor de Dios hacia los demás. Y también nuestro trabajo con el hermano necesitado nos lleva al Señor, porque nosotros vemos precisamente al Señor en el hermano y en la hermana necesitados.
