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) 4:30 - 5:00 pm Vietnamese and Spanish 30 minutes prior to Mass (Weekends: Confessional near entrance way on the right) CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston CATHEDRAL CENTRE Parish office is located at 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) 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 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 7:30 pm, First Fridays: Vietnamese Mass, followed by Exposition and Benediction September 24, 2017
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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) 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Vietnamese and Spanish 30 minutes prior to Mass (Weekends: Confessional near entrance way on the right)
CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
CATHEDRAL CENTRE Parish office is located at 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)
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
Weekday Mass 7 am, 12:10 pm Monday - Friday 7:30 pm, First Fridays: Vietnamese Mass, followed by Exposition and Benediction
September 24, 2017
New Parishioners: Register with the parish office: ext. 111.
Church Certificates: For all sacramental certificates: ext. 137.
Baptism: —For infants & children under age 7—713-337-3570. —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. 136.
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. 136.
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
Eucharistic Exposition: —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 web site for vital info: www.sacredhearthouston.org
CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, 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 Anthony Columba Ekanem, MSP; The Reverend Alfonso Dat-Nhan Tran, Parochial Vicars
Deacons: Johnny Salinas, Leonard Lockett, John Carrara and Daniel Addis
Co-Cathedral Staff Selma DeMarco - Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation
Carmen Benitez - Faith Formation Associate & Youth Minister
Crista Miller - Director of Music / Co-Cathedral Organist; Natasha Manley - Music Associate / Wedding Music
Michael Emmerich - Co-Cathedral Associate Organist; Jeong-Suk Bae - Co-Cathedral Assistant Organist Bree Delphin - Secretary for Weddings; Elizabeth Perez - Bulletin Editor and Secretary for Sacramental Records
Deacon John Carrara - Business Manager; Gwenne Buck - Facilities and Project Coordinator Chris Felix - Building Engineer; Shannon Wesley - Parish Accounting
Ruben Valenzuela, Trong Pham - Maintenance; Guillermo Herrera, Ray Garcia - Sextons
Pastor’s Message
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September 24, 2017
Dear Friends in Christ: Quí Ông Bà và Anh Chị Em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô: Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo:
For many of us, a sense of ‘regularity’ might be returning to our lives since the flooding: work and school schedules, religious education. Yet for many, their lives are so severely impacted: trying to salvage their homes and vehicles; finding transitional homes or different permanent homes; or begin-ning the long process of re-building, finding and waiting for reputable contractors, securing replacement vehicles, filling out forms with FEMA, insurance, etc. And they are doing it in the midst of working, trying to carry on their family life and meet personal needs. How physically and emotionally exhausting this is. How awful is it to see one’s home and the amount of trash piled outside along the street, knowing it might be like this for a long time? Even if one’s home was not affected, to see those who were affected is disheartening.
I am still finding out about additional parishioners who were impacted either more or less severely. Yet in the midst of all this devastation and huge challenges, it is beautiful to see people’s faith, resiliency and even hope in this heartache. Let us continue to pray for all affected by this storm and all other natural disasters. Let us pray for those in the Caribbe-an islands who were so affected by Irma and now Maria. So many of these people are so poor, and their homes are not built normally that secure. We also remember those who are impacted by the 2 earthquakes in 2 weeks time in Mexico.
I have been in contact with some of the pastors whose churches were flooded completely (4 parishes) or other par-ishes where some of their buildings were affected by some flooding, leaks and other damage. Just like those whose homes were affected, the parishes are trying to recover, go-ing through all the same challenges. It is financially chal-lenging to run a parish and rebuild when so many parishion-ers are unable to provide support because they need their resources for their own recovery. One parish had to cancel their fund raising bazaar because so many parishioners could no longer give of their time and talent when they are trying to survive with their home situations.
Today: 2nd Collection—Debt Reduction Assistance with DACA, p. 9
Coming Events, p. 12
October is known to be Respect Life Month. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) each year puts out a series of topics on different respect life issues. There are 6 topics this year. Since there are 5 Sundays in Octo-ber, we are beginning the series with this bulletin. See p. 13 for the first topics: How to Build a Culture of Life.
Canon 1063: Pastors of souls are obliged to take care that their ecclesiastical community offers the Christian faithful the assistance by which the matrimonial state is preserved in a Christian spirit and advances in perfection. This assistance must be offered especially by: (1º-3º are omitted) 4º help of-fered to those who are married, so that faithfully preserving and protecting the conjugal covenant, they daily come to lead holier and fuller lives in their family. This is done in one of two specific ways at the Co-Cathedral.
We have encouraged Teams of Our Lady, a support group for married couples who meet in groups of 5-7 couples once a month to socialize and share a meal, pray and study some as-pect of the Church for further enrichment. If you are interested in this group, see p. 12 and contact Lenny and Mary Morley at 281-222-0470 or [email protected]
But if you are interested in enriching your marriage just as a couple, see p. 10 for information about a series entitled “Beloved” on our online enrichment called Formed, one of many different enrichment topics. If you need further assis-tance on this marriage enrichment, contact Selma DeMarco, our Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation.
There are some important Masses coming up soon, espe-cially the Red Mass for the legal profession and the Blue Mass for all in the law enforcement profession. See p. 12 for a list of coming, important events.
We know how special pets are to people’s lives, especially pets that were rescued with their owners in the recent flooding. So what better way to respect your pets than by having them blessed in our annual Pet Blessing on Saturday, Oct. 7 on the side drive next to the church. See p. 12 for more info.
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
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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7 am Antiphons Entrance: I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever. Communion: You have laid down your precepts to be care-fully kept; may my ways be firm in keeping your statutes. (C.f. Psalm 119 [118]:4-5)
Order of Mass
WELCOME to the Co-Cathedral! MUSIC for MASS 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!
I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. E I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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 (Weismann)
Mysterium Fidei / The Mystery of Faith (Weismann)
Amen (Weismann)
The Communion Rite The Lamb of God (Weismann)
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
Recessional Hymn
Gathering Hymn Introductory Rites
Penitential Rite Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy. Gloria (Weismann)
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading Readings: #1143
Responsorial Psalm Ps. 145
R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him
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.
Gathering Hymn: #769 Come to Me O Weary Traveler Offertory Music: #731 How Firm a Foundation Motet: The Eyes of All - Jean Berger
Communion Music: Chant: (5 & 5:30 pm) Tu mandasti (chant mode V): You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept
Motet: (9 AM) Coenantibus Autem Illis - Juan de Lienas (11 AM) Anima Christi - Chant
Hymn: #849 All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Recessional Hymn: #700 Now Thank We All Our God
SUNG MASS SETTING
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
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Co-Cathedral Music
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WELCOME BACK COR JESU CHOIR!
Our Adult Choir, Cor Jesu, has returned to singing on Sunday morning Masses. If you’re interest and would like to sing there’s still time to join us. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM in Cathedral Centre. This year our repertoire again spans the 1000 years from Gregorian chant to the present day, specifically with a theme of God as our ever-present hope in a time of trouble. Contact Dr. Crista Miller at [email protected] if you’re interested in joining. And, do remember that everyone in the assembly at Mass is our largest choir. Keep singing the liturgy!
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Children’s Choir
The SMAA Children’s Choir will resume this season with rehearsal and treats 5:30-6:30 on Wednesday September 27th. Rehearsals this year will continue during this after school Wednesday time. This year’s curriculum enhances the RSCM Choral Track with additional chant-based singing. If you’d like to schedule an audition for this advanced group of treble singers, email Dr. Crista Miller at [email protected].
CCE Music Curriculum: What are my options? It’s not too late to sign up for Royal School of Church Music training on Sunday morning—the CCE choral track! Late registration will continue until the end of the day Sunday, October 1st. This includes switching tracks, if, for in-stance, your child is signed up for the Music Appreciation track but would like to switch to the Choral Track.
The RSCM Choral track is an exciting new opportunity for students, grades 3-8, to receive liturgical-musical catech-esis in a 60-minute session, followed by 30-minutes of non-musical catechesis. RSCM stands for “Royal School of Church Music”—a 90+ year old curriculum, originally developed in England that teaches students fundamentals of music and liturgy through the experience of working together as a choir. Presently used by several local Catholic par-ishes, RSCM harmonizes well with our parish’s liturgical approach to CCE. The Church teaches that the Sacred Litur-gy is the most important thing we do. It also teaches that we should strive to sing the Sacred Liturgy. The RSCM cho-ral track thus offers our parish students an excellent way to grow as intentional disciples right at the heart of the Church’s life.
For more information about the new choral track please see the “Question and Answer” PDF document that Selma DeMarco has sent in parent CCE email newsletters. Also, please feel free to contact parish CCE and music staff with any questions about this new curriculum: Selma DeMarco [email protected] , Crista Miller [email protected] , or Michael Emmerich [email protected]
Mass in Honor of St. Michael - Next Sunday we will switch settings of the sung Mass Ordinary. We sang the Mass in Honor of St. Michael during Ordinary Time last fall. Although many of you may immediately recall this music we will do rehearsals prior to Sunday Masses. If you’d like to get a head start and are looking to jog your memory, we have prepared tutorial videos on our YouTube page. To watch and sing along simply go to youtube.com and search for “Co-Cathedral Music”—our music ministry’s channel. There you will find videos of the Mass in Honor of St. Michael.
MASS INTENTIONS
WELCOME ALL VISITORS to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart!
Deceased †
Weekend readings: #1143 in the red hymnal: Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32
READINGS for the COMING WEEK
For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a reflection: go to http://www.usccb.org/ Tab in on the day of the month on the calendar noted as Daily Readings on the right side of the main page. These readings can be sent daily to your email.
Prayers
PRAY for ... • peace in our world, especially in the Holy Land, for an end to terrorism and civil strife, all hostages, refugees and immigrants. • the safety of all those who protect us: military personnel, police officers, fire fighters and all others. • for healing in our world, nation and families. • 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 Intention: Parishes: That our par ishes, animated by a missionary spir it, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.
Saturday September 23 (Eng) 5:00 pm Helen Eberts † (Viet) 7:00 pm For Community Intentions Sunday September 24 (Eng) 7:00 am For the People of the Parish (Eng) 9:00 am For the Dreamers of this Country (Eng) 11:00 am Maria Fillingame (Viet) 1:00 pm For Community Intentions (Eng) 5:30 pm Marvin Meier † (Span) 7:30 pm Irma Hernandez Monday September 25 (Eng) 7:00 am Vincente Toan Nguyen † (Eng) 12:10 pm Carlo Hernandez Tuesday September 26 (Eng) 7:00 am Archbishop Charles J Chaput OFM Cap (Eng) 12:10 pm Maria Aguilar † Wednesday September 27 (Eng) 7:00 am Bernadine & F.R. Pizzitola † (Eng) 12:10 pm Rene Licea
Thursday September 28 (Eng) 7:00 am Bernadine & F.R. Pizzitola † (Eng) 12:10 pm Marvin Word, Jr †
Friday September 29 (Eng) 7:00 am Isaiah Sarkodieh (Eng) 12:10 pm Lewis Francis † & Rose McCabe Atchison Saturday September 30 (Eng) 5:00 pm Bernard J. Shannon † (Viet) 7:00 pm For Community Intentions Sunday October 1 (Eng) 7:00 am Maria Hutchings (Eng) 9:00 am Raye White & family (Eng) 11:00 am For the People of the Parish (Viet) 1:00 pm For Community Intentions (Eng) 5:30 pm Eric Estrada (Span) 7:30 pm Irma Hernandez
Pray for all affected by natural disasters.
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Pray the Rosary daily for: • Life and Marriage • Religious Liberty
For the repose of the souls of Fr. Fred Ablog, S.S.S., parochial vicar of St. Augustine Church †; Fr. James T. Moore †, co-founding pastor of Our Lady of Walsingham Church; Sr. Teresita Partin, CVI †, Carmen Reed †.
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 and God’s healing graces upon the family and friends of the deceased. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that comes from grief. —Amen.
PRAY for the DEAD
Pray for those marrying
Sept. 29 — Pierre Rivas & Jessica Rodriquez Sept. 30 — Ivan Oktavio Velazquez & Catalina Loredo
Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE)
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CONTACT: Carmen Benitez, [email protected] or 713-659-1561, ext. 142.
Growing Closer to God through Jesus Christ by means of the Spirit alive in the Church.
ASK YOURSELF... 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?
Journey with us on Faith Formation Sundays as we discover Jesus Christ and his teachings !
Faith Formation Sundays To equip, unite, and strengthened Catholic Families.
Goals: 1. To equip families to better serve God through their relationships with one another. 2. To unite families together to serve, know, and love God through activities, worship, and fellowship with other Catholic Families. 3. To strengthened families in their Catholic Faith and unite them to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
How: 1. Focusing on the Mass and Sunday Readings. 2. Following the Liturgical Calendar and incorporating the various Feast days of the Church. 3. Utilizing the conformity Pflaum Gospel Weeklies and Handbook 4. Incorporating the Archdiocesan Catechetical Framework 5. Family Connect Sundays - (CCE Track 1, K-8) Opportunities for the whole family to come together as one and in community to grow in faith.
Immediate Sacrament Preparation Sessions
First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion 2018
Requirements to enter into Immediate Preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are the following: 1.Your family is participating in our Co-Cathedral parish community, and 2. Your child is at least in second grade in school, and 3. Your child was last year and is currently this year registered in our Co-Cathedral’s CCE process OR attending a Catholic School.
Please consider making a donation so we can continue to ensure access to faith formation for all.
Open the Word of God together! Sunday, September 24: 9:05am– 10;25am Sunday, September 24: 12:30pm—1:30pm Sunday, October 1: 9:05am– 10;25am Sunday, October 1: 12:30pm—1:30pm
Just cannot make it work with your schedule to join us?
Do it at your convenience when you can make it work!
It is Available on “Formed”
Register at http://formed.org/register/#/registration/individual? Parish Code: 0be7ec (first digit is the number 0)
SURRENDER AND LET GOD WORK!!!
“So, as you receive Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him, and
build upon him and established in the faith as you were taught,
abounding in thanksgiving” - Col. 2:6-7
Rooted, the Co-Cathedral Youth Ministry, purpose is to empower YOU to be who God has called you to be!
Rooted is a place of belonging, and encountering Christ through activities, bible studies, and community with other youth.
God i s cal l ing you by name. He is yearning to l ove you!
The Co-Cathedral Youth Ministry is here to serve you, to create an ambiance where the Holy Spirit can work and transform your life!
Join us! We meet the 3rd Saturday of the Month from 3 pm to 5 pm And Worship together at the 5 pm Vigil Mass
Next Youth Gathering : October 21st For more information contact Carmen Benitez at
Requirements to enter into Immediate Preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation are the following: 1. Participating in our Co-Cathedral parish community; 2. Registered in the Co-Cathedral’s CCE process OR attending a Catholic School. 3. In the 10th grade or above 4. In their 2nd consecutive year of H. S. Faith Formation *** A baptismal certificate must be turned in prior to beginning Immediate Sacrament Preparation.***
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION PREPARATION FOR
CONFIRMATION DECEMBER 2018 Will be available in November 2017 with sessions beginning
with Orientation in January 2018
Saturday, October 21 Angels and Demons: What IS actually out there? What about ghosts and "Paranormal Activity?" Is there anything we can do?
Saturday, November 18: Spiritual Weaponry: Come hear how the Saints slayed! Learn what the saints did back then and how we can use the same techniques in our modern times!
PARENT / ADULT SESSIONS EVERY FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY
Room 315/316 on 3rd Floor Discussion and Topics will be based on
the Readings of that Sunday’s Liturgy and Topics being addressed in their Children & High School Youth
sessions that Sunday. For more information and/or to suggest a topic
PLEASE CALL: (713) 874-6570 or (713) 595-4100 to sign up for one of the remaining workshops: Sept. 27, 2017, Wed. Sept. 30, 2017, Sat. Session 1: 10a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Selma DeMarco, [email protected] or 713-659-1561, ext. 141.
Christian Meditation
Wed. Evenings at 6:30 PM Parish Library On the first floor of the Cathedral Centre.
What is Christian Meditation? Chr istian Meditation is not a study or discussion, but a weekly meeting of Christians com-ing 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 communi-ties throughout the world.
Marriage Preparation: Advance approval required to begin classes.
• Sunday, October 1: Initial
• Sunday, October 8: FOCCUS
• Sunday, October 15: Class C
Location: Cathedral Centre. Please check White Board for room assignment each time.
Time: Sign-in: 12:00-12:30/Class: 12:30-2:30 pm
Marriage Guidelines: Visit www.sacredhear thouston.org Navigating Your Finances God's Way
A 9 week Scripture study that teaches God's perspective about money and possessions. Students read and answer questions about Bible verses, which are discussed in class. The learning is enhanced through personal practical applications which help students implement Biblical principles in their everyday lives. No personal financial information is revealed.
Due to Harvey’s Interruption Class has been rescheduled to begin on Oct. 1
Space still available! For more information and to reserve your space
An initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Marriage: Unique for a Reason is a series of five videos that delves into the uniqueness of marriage and why it should be protected and promoted as the union of one man and one woman.
Find it on
Register for Formed and Check it Out! http://formed.org/register/#/registration/individual?
Parish Code: 0be7ec (first digit is the number 0)
From the Church’s Greatest Teachers
You can access this resource online, from home, tablet, smart phone!
Our NEXT Adult Confirmation Preparation Sessions
Will begin Tuesday, January 9 for Confirmation on Pentecost - May 20, 2018
To arrange the interview required prior to beginning sessions contact Selma DeMarco at [email protected]
Delayed start: SEPTEMBER 26
Tuesdays: 6:45 pm—8:45 pm Cathedral Centre
10 Week Series begins on September 26 with Introductions and Session 1: “Why Study Acts?”
Cost: $15.00 for Parishioners of the Co-Cathedral $25.00 for Non-Parishioners
Lectio: “Evangelization” May be cancelled due to lack of interest.
Please email if you plan to attend!!!
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2017 2017 2016 Sept. 16/17 Year to Date Year to Date
Actual Collection: $37,865* $386,708 $382,791 Budgeted Collection: $34,167 $409,500 $409,499
Amount over (Under): $ 3,698 ($ 22,792) ($ 26,708)
*Includes $17,249 from Faith Direct
Second Collections
Sept. 24 Parish Debt Reduc on Oct. 8 Parish Debt Reduc on Oct. 22 Propaga on of the Faith Nov. 5 Re red Priests Nov. 12 Parish Debt Reduc on Nov. 19 Campaign Fund for Religious Dec. 3 Parish Debt Reduc on Dec. 10 Re re Fund for Religious
DSF pledges to date! DSF Parish Goal: $135,000 Total Amount Paid: $124,233 Total Amount Pledged: $143,790 Paid Under Goal: ($10,766) Pledged over Goal: $8,790 Total Number of Participants: 332
Our debt for the Cathedral Centre, Condos & Property Insurance Loan as of July 31, 2017 is: Total Parish Debt: $3,474,932 Payments each month: $40,181—29% of monthly income
This weekend (Sept. 23/24), we have our Second collection for Parish Debt Reduction. Due to Hurricane Harvey and the shortage of our collections on August 26/27 due to cancelled Masses & a lower amount in our checking account, we had to take money out of savings to make all our bills at the end of August, including pay-roll & payment for our parish monthly debt reduction.
Please try to be as generous as possible for our 2nd col-lection for Parish Debt Reduction on September 23/24, as well as our regular first collections.
Stewardship Reflection: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 24
That we realize we are not only responsible for our lives, but for the lives of others. “So the last will be first and the first last”
- Ma hew 20:16 You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gi s with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our gra tude and generosity helps us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives.
Exposition begins with conclusion of the 12:10 pm Mass Scriptural Rosary on the hour ( 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm & 4 pm) Sacrament of Penance 4:30 pm—5:15 pm Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm, followed by Benediction
“So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? Matthew 26:40
FIRST THURSDAY, October 5 SOLEMN EXPOSITION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT
FIRST FRIDAY, October 6 — 6:30 pm - 8 pm SOLEMN EXPOSITION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition 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 6:30pm - 8pm 8 pm Mass in Vietnamese
10% Tithing of gross income:
• 5% to the parish (2 hours of weekly income) • 4% to second collections and other worthy charities • 1% to Diocesan Services Fund (DSF)
Tithing: We give because God gave first.
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Blessing of the Animals God’s care extends
beyond the human fami ly to the whole of creat ion!
10 am Saturday, October 7th—Side Drive-way on Fannin next to Co-Cathedral
Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, the loving friend to all creatures. Bring your animals (gerbils, hamsters, goldfish, rabbits, horses, etc.) and pets (dogs and cats properly re-strained) for a special blessing. People of all faiths are wel-come! For more info, contact parish office.
Bring cat and dog food to be donated to aniMeals on Wheels and help feed the pet
companions of Houston’s homebound seniors.
Public Announcement – Rite of Candidacy for Joseph (Joe) Millhouse
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston announces that Joe Millhouse will be admitted to candidacy for the permanent diaconate (deacon) on February 17, 2018. Candidacy is one of the many steps on the path to ordination. If any person knows of a serious reason why Joe should not be admitted to Candidacy or continue to diaconate ordination, notify Deacon Rob Ward, Archdiocesan Director of Formation, at 281-723-1910 or via email at [email protected] Keep Joe and his wife Wendy who attend the 9 am Sunday Mass in your prayers as he is called to the Rite of Candidacy. May he always remain true and holy to his marriage vocation and if it is God’s will, to the diaconate. This announcement is in compliance with Can-on 1051, 2° of the Code of Canon Law.
Coming Events Save the Dates
Mass & Veneration of Relic of St. John Paul II
Monday—November 6th
COMMON PRAYER SERVICE in COMMEMORATION of the 500th
ANNIVERSARY of the REFORMATION
Wednesday — Oct. 25th 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mass with the presence of the International Pilgrim
Including homilies by our presenter at the Masses: January 27th & 28th
6 pm Red Mass: Thursday — Sept. 28
5 pm Blue Mass: Saturday — Sept. 30
5 pm White Mass: Saturday — Oct. 21
11am Fire Fighter Mass: Sunday —
Nov. 12
(NOTE: Nov. 12 is a new, re-scheduled date.)
Knights of Columbus #803 Pancake breakfast
Sunday, October 1st, the Knights of Columbus will be serving pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee a er from 7:30 am - 10:30 am in the Cathedral Centre on the third Floor. Please come out and join us.
Teams of Our Lady
As married couples, the goal is to grow closer together in love and holiness. Yet in today’s busy society, with forces and
stresses that can undermine both marriage & faith, where can couples find the time to connect not only with one another, but with Christ? A Team brings together Christian couples united by the Sacrament of Matrimony who wish, together, to deepen the graces of their Sacrament. Teams of Our Lady forms small community teams of 5 to 7 couples that meet monthly, share a simple meal, pray together and have lively discussions. For more info, contact Lenny Morley at 281-222-0470 or [email protected]
Educa on on Respect Life (the first of six topics)
The Problem Watching the news and reading the headlines, we may feel helpless seeing the heartbreaking lack of respect for human life. How do we respond when our efforts seem small in the face of the culture of death?
Our Christian Identity To understand more fully how to defend and protect human life, we must first consider who we are, at the deepest level. God creates us in his image and likeness, which means we are made to be in loving relationship with him. The essence of our identity and worth, the source of our dignity, is that we are loved by God: “We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of his Son.”
We are called to divine intimacy, true communion with God, and we can grow in this closeness with him through daily prayer, reading the Scriptures, and frequent participation in the sacraments, especially Confession and the Eucharist.
Our Mission as Christians The knowledge and realization of how deeply we are loved by God elicits a response of love that simultaneously draws us closer to God and, at the same time, impels us to share his love with others.
Embracing a relationship with God means following in his footsteps, wherever he may call. Just as Jesus invited St. Peter and St. Andrew to become his disciples, he invites us to do the same: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19).
Being a disciple of Jesus naturally includes sharing the Gospel with others and inviting them into a deeper relationship with God. As Christians, our identity and our mission are two sides of the same coin; like the apostles, we are called to be mis-sionary disciples.
Missionary Discipleship This doesn’t necessarily mean quitting our jobs or moving to foreign countries. For most of us, our mission field is daily life: “Christ teaches us how to evangelize, how to invite peo-ple into communion with him, and how to create a culture of witness: namely, through love. A Christian life lived with charity and faith is the most effective form of evangelization.”
The first step towards living this life is allowing Jesus to meet and transform us daily. If we respond to his grace, our lives will show we have something beyond what the world offers: we follow a person whose love changes our lives, so we want others to also experience his transforming love.
When we live in union with God, open to his prompting, we’re more able to see the opportunities for witness and his guidance in responding to these opportunities. We may fear doing the wrong thing or saying the wrong thing, but we do not need to be afraid. Jesus promised his disciples, “I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).
Identity Crisis As a society and as individuals, we often measure ourselves by false standards: by what and how much we do, our suc-cesses or failures, how others treat us, the degree of our pleas-ure or independence, etc. And when these changeable substi-tutes prove to be insufficient, or when we are faced with chal-lenges and suffering, we may feel helpless, alone, or aban-doned; we may be tempted to feel as though our lives have decreased value or worth.
But God’s love—individual, real, unchanging—is the true source of our worth, identity, and dignity. It really is not a question of who we are, but rather whose we are. Because his love will never change, nothing can reduce our God-given dignity, and nothing can diminish the immeasurable worth of our lives.
Our Response When someone is facing great trials, we need to meet them where they are, walk with them on their journey, intercede for them, and be open to sharing Christ’s love however he di-rects.
When a woman becomes pregnant, and her boyfriend threat-ens to leave if she continues the pregnancy, we need to lov-ingly walk with her. When family members or friends be-come seriously ill, we need to assure them that God still of-fers them something in this life, and they still have purpose. We need to consistently be with them every step of the way.
Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads.
A Culture of Life This is how we answer our missionary call. This is how we build a culture of life, a culture that joyfully proclaims the truth of God’s love, purpose, and plan for each person. Changing the culture is a process of conversion that begins in our own hearts and includes a willingness to be instructed and a desire to be close to Jesus—the source of joy and love.
When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own
worth and that of others. His love for each person is cause for great joy, and growing understanding of this priceless treasure mo-tivates us to share his love with others. Our lives are often changed by the witness of others; so too, others’ lives may be changed by our witness and authentic friendship with them. Let us go, therefore, and not be afraid. God is always with us. Source: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/respect-life-program/2017/how-to-build-a-culture-of-life.cfm
How to Build a Culture of Life
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Parish Outreach Ministry—Our Parish Network of Charity
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@ccsh.outreachministry
Feed A Friend
Monthly Parish Food Drive Is Next Weekend Oct 7-8
Pick up a brown bag with needs list on your way out today or try our Virtual Food Basket Online!
Visit our Outreach Page at www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreach
No heavy bags to carry—tax deductible
Text CCSHOUTREACH to 22828
to sign up for Outreach opportunities!
We are collecting gently used and new regular size Legos. Bring your donations to the black bins in the Narthex or drop off at the Cathedral Centre.
THANKSGIVING MEAL BASKET PROJECT COMING SOON!
Our Outreach Ministry is currently looking for individuals interested in serving
Before and after each mass for the Thanksgiving Meal Baskets.
If you would like to help please contact our Outreach at [email protected]
October Outreach Projects are posted! Sign up for your service project today at
www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreach
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Liturgia
Palabras del Papa Francisco
Anuncios La Palabra entre Nosotros para el mes de septiembre está en venta en la entrada de la Co-Catedral por $2.00. La Palabra entre Nosotros tiene las meditaciones espirituales de todos los días de septiembre, el texto completo de las lecturas de la Misa diaria, las oraciones, y los artículos de religiosidad.
La Santa Biblia está en venta por $7.00.
Ministerios Espirituales
La Cita de la Semana
Estudio Bíblico: Conozca al Señor mejor a través de nuestro platica de Biblia, cada lunes a las 6 pm en la biblioteca del Cen-tro Catedral, conducido por el Diacono Daniel.
La Legión de María: Debajo del liderazgo de María, cultive su relación con Cristo cada lunes a las 7:15 pm en la biblioteca del Centro Catedral, para rezar el santo rosario, reflexionar sobres las enseñanzas del Señor, y hacer planes para servir al Señor.
Denle Gloria a Dios como Miembro del Coro: Practicamos cada domingo a las 6 de la tarde en la Co-Catedral.
Ujieres: Sirve a la comunidad de Cr isto como ujier . Hable con el Diacono Daniel .
-Antífona de Entrada: Yo soy la salvación de mi pueblo, dice el Señor. Los escucharé en cualquier tribulación en que me llamen y será siempre su Dios.
-Entrada: Cristo Te Necesita (#679)
-Gloria (Misa San José, #5)
-Salmo: Cerca está el Señor de los que lo invocan.
-Canto de Ofertorio: Señor , Quiero Servir te (#677)
-Santo (Misa Melódica, #109)
-Anunciamos Tu Muerte (Misa Melódica, #110)
-Amen (Misa Melódica, #111)
-Cordero de Dios (Misa Melódica, #112)
-Antífona: [Tu mandasti] Tú promulgas tus preceptos para que se observen con exactitud. Ojalá que mi conducta se ajuste siempre al cumplimiento de tu voluntad. (Sal 118, 4-5)
-Comunión: Tú Eres, Señor , el Pan de Vida (#565)
-Salida: Te Ofrezco, Señor , Mi Vida (#683)
"“El Reino de los cielos es semejante a un propietario que, al amanecer, salió a contratar trabajadores para su viña. Después de quedar con ellos en pagarles un denario por día, los mandó a su viña. Salió otra vez a media mañana, vio a unos que estaban ociosos en la plaza y les dijo: 'Vayan también ustedes a mi viña y les pagaré lo que sea justo'. Salió de nuevo a medio día y a media tarde e hizo lo mismo. Por último, salió también al caer la tarde y encontró todavía a otros que estaban en la plaza y les dijo: '¿Por qué han estado aquí todo el día sin trabajar? Vayan también ustedes a mi viña'. Al atardecer, el dueño de la viña dijo a su administrador: 'Llama a los trabajadores y págales su jornal, comenzando por los últimos hasta que llegues a los primeros'. Se acercaron, pues, los que habían llegado al caer la tarde y recibieron un denario cada uno. Cuando les llegó su turno a los primeros, creyeron que recibirían más; pero también ellos recibieron un denario cada uno. Al recibirlo, comenzaron a reclamarle al propietario, diciéndole: 'Esos que llegaron al último sólo trabajaron una hora, y sin embargo, les pagas lo mismo que a nosotros, que soportamos el peso del día y del calor'. Pero él respondió a uno de ellos: 'Amigo, yo no te hago ninguna injusticia. ¿Acaso no quedamos en que te pagaría un denario? Toma, pues, lo tuyo y vete. Yo quiero darle al que llegó al último lo mismo que a ti. ¿Qué no puedo hacer con lo mío lo que yo quiero? ¿O vas a tenerme rencor porque yo soy bueno?'“
“Ser agradecido es reconocer el Amor de Dios en todo lo que Él nos ha dado. Él nos ha dado todo. Cada respiración es un don de su amor, cada momento de la existencia es una gracia, porque trae consigo inmensas gracias de Dios.” -Thomas Merton
Demos Gracias al Señor por Todo el Bien que Hemos Recibido
La actitud del agradecimiento nos dispone a la humildad, a re-conocer y acoger los dones del Señor. El apóstol Pablo resume el motivo fundamental de nuestra acción de gracias a Dios: Él nos hizo sus hijos, nos adoptó como hijos. Este don inmerecido nos colma de una gratitud llena de admiración. Alguien podría decir: «¿Pero no somos ya todos sus hijos, por el hecho mismo de ser hombres?». Ciertamente, porque Dios es Padre de cada persona que viene al mundo. Pero sin olvidar que nos hemos alejado de Él por el pecado original que nos separó de nuestro Padre: nuestra relación filial está profundamente herida. Por esto Dios mandó a su Hijo para rescatarnos con el precio de su sangre. Y si existe un rescate, es porque existe una esclavitud. Nosotros éramos hijos, pero nos hemos convertido en esclavos, siguiendo la voz del Maligno. Ningún otro nos rescata de esa esclavitud sustancial, sólo Jesús, que asumió nuestra carne de la Virgen María y murió en la cruz para liberarnos, liberarnos de la esclavitud del pecado y devolvernos la condición filial perdi-da. Contemporáneamente el don mismo por el cual damos gra-cias es también motivo de examen de conciencia, de revisión de la vida personal y comunitaria, de preguntarnos: ¿cómo es nuestro modo de vivir? ¿Vivimos como hijos o vivimos como esclavos? ¿Vivimos como personas bautizadas en Cristo, ungi-das por el Espíritu, rescatadas, libres? ¿O vivimos según la lógi-ca mundana, corrupta, haciendo lo que el diablo nos hace creer que es nuestro interés? El Hijo de Dios se hizo hombre para que nosotros, entrando en comunión con Él y recibiendo así la filia-ción divina, se convirtiese en hijo de Dios.
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