St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 281-463-7878 www.SeasCatholic.org Raised to Serve by Scott Hahn, Ph.D. In today’s First Reading, Job describes the futility of life before Christ. His lament reminds us of the curse of toil and death placed upon Adam following his origi- nal sin (see Genesis 3:17–19). Men and women are like slaves seeking shade, unable to find rest. Their lives are like the wind that comes and goes. But, as we sing in today’s Psalm, He who created the stars promised to heal the Continued on page 10...
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 281-463-7878
www.SeasCatholic.org
Ra i sed to Serve by Scott Hahn, Ph.D. In today’s First Reading, Job describes the futility of life before Christ. His lament reminds us of the curse of toil and death placed upon Adam following his origi-nal sin (see Genesis 3:17–19). Men and women are like slaves seeking shade, unable to find rest. Their lives are like the wind that comes and goes. But, as we sing in today’s Psalm, He who created the stars promised to heal the
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Feb. 5 I Kings 8:1-13 Psalm 132 Mark 6:53-56
Feb. 6 I Kings 8:22-30 Psalm 84 Mark 7:1-13
Feb. 7 I Kings 10:1-10 Psalm 37 Mark 7:14-23
Feb. 8 I Kings 11:4-13 Psalm 106 Mark 7:24-30
Feb. 9 I Kings 11:29-12:19 Psalm 81 Mark 7:31-37
Feb. 10 I Kings 12:26-32, 13:33-34 Psalm 106 Mark 8:1-10
On the Cover: Jesus Helas Simon Peter’s Mother-in-Law, stained glass. Studio and location unknown.
Support Catholic educa-tion at Steps for Students. Information on page 7.
That Man is You is a men’s formation program.
Information on page 8.
F rom the Great Fathers From a commentary on St. Paul by St. Augustine
LET US UNDERSTAND THE WORKNGS OF GOD’S GRACE Paul writes to the Galatians to make them understand that by God’s grace they are no longer under the law. When the Gospel was preached to them, there were some among them of Jewish origin known as circumcisers – though they called themselves Christians – who did not grasp the gift they had received. They still wanted to be under the burden of the law. Now God had imposed that burden on those who were slaves to sin and not on servants of justice. That is to say, God had given a just law to unjust men in order to show them their sin, not to take it away. For sin is taken away only by the gift of faith that works through love. The Galatians had already received this gift, but the circumcisers claimed that the Gospel would not save them unless they underwent circumci-sion and were willing to observe also the other traditional Jewish rites. The Galatians, therefore, began to question Paul’s preaching of the Gospel be-cause he did not require Gentiles to follow Jewish observances as other apos-tles had done. Even Peter had yielded to the scandalized protests of the cir-cumcisers. He pretended to believe that the Gospel would not save the Gen-tiles unless they fulfilled the burden of the law. But Paul recalled him from such dissimulation, as is shown in this very same letter. A similar issue arises in Paul’s letter to the Romans, but with an evident difference. Through his letter to them, Paul was able to resolve the strife and controversy that had developed be-tween the Jewish and Gentile converts. In the present letter Paul is writing to persons who were profoundly influenced and disturbed by the circumcisers. The Galatians had begun to believe them and to think that Paul had not preached rightly, since he had not ordered them to be circumcised. And so the Apostle begins by saying: I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting him who called you to the glory of Christ, and turning to another gospel. After this there comes a brief introduction to the point at issue. But remember in the very opening of the letter Paul had said that he was an apostle not from men nor by any man, a statement that does not appear in any other letter of his. He is making it quite clear that the circumcisers, for their part, are not from God but from men, and that his authority in preaching the Gospel must be con-sidered equal to that of the other apostles. For he was called to be an apostle not from men nor by any man, but through God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ.
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From the Great Fathers.……….......….….... p. 2 DSF 2018……..……………………….….…..... p. 3 That Man is You………………….………....... p. 4 St. Vincent dePaul Society Report……..... p. 5 Stewardship Report…………......…..……… p .6 A Lent to Remember…….……………........ p. 7 Avisos en Español………..……….….……... p. 8 Vía Crucis Cuaresmal…………..………….. p. 9
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Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 6:30 a.m. English 9:00 a.m. English 7:00 p.m. English On Friday, the evening Mass is in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
7:30 p.m. Miércoles en Español Saturday 9:00 a.m. English
Anticipated Masses 5:00 p.m. English 6:30 p.m. Español 8:00 p.m. Tiếng Việt
Sunday Masses 7:00 a.m. English 8:30 a.m. English 10:30 a.m. English 12:15 p.m. English 2:00 p.m. Español 5:30 p.m. English 7:30 p.m. Español
First Friday 8:00 a.m.—8:45 a.m. 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m.
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Diocesan Services Fund - 2018 The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) helps all of us fulfill Christ’s mission here on earth by supporting those programs and services that cannot be accomplished by one parish alone. More than 60 programs receive all or part of their funding from DSF and all funds are spent within Archdiocesan boundaries. The broad areas of ministry that receive DSF support include: Catholic educa-tion of children and adults; pastoral ministries for the sick, the poor and the incar-cerated; the formation and education of church leadership; social service pro-grams such as San José Clinic, St. Dominic Village and Catholic Charities. No funds are spent on general administrative expenses of the Chancery. A little over 4% of the funds are spent on the DSF appeal expenses. This percentage does not cover staff compensation expenses or supplies which are covered un-der general administrative expenses of the Chancery. DSF benefits your parish in many ways, from training and supporting Archdioce-san priests and deacons, to training pastoral councils and catechists, to support-ing the parish and school system and the many ministries within your parish. If your parish exceeds goal in payments, 50% of those funds over your goal are returned to your parish and 50% goes to the Aid to Poor Parishes Fund. With your gift to DSF you will receive a free subscription to the Texas Catholic Herald to help keep up with the activities and ministries of the Archdiocese and the Church worldwide. For more information, visit the Archdiocesan website at www.archgh.org/dsf and click on the DSF logo or call the Development Department at 713-652-4417.
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Wednesday mornings 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
in the Community Life Center
New Sess ion Underway!
Invest a little time in yourself to become a better husband, father and spiritual leader in your family! Coffee, juice, donuts & kolaches are served to jump start your morning. No cost, preparation or outside commitments! Just come, listen and learn!
Spring Program: The Unveiling of Love
This Week’s Program: The Journey to Nazareth A Still Small Voice An Epic Struggle Masters of Suspicion Faith: Poland and the United States Family: Poland and the United States The Home of St. Joseph at Nazareth The Paradise in Revelation Visit our website at www.paradisusdei.org and click on “Learn More” in the That Man is You section or contact Carlos Alatorre at 832-265-7708 or by e-mail at: [email protected] Wherever you are in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to meet you right there and take you further!
Lighthouse CD of the Week Lectio Divina by Dr. Tim Gray
In this informative presentation, Dr. Tim Gray shares how Lectio Pray-er enables you to enter into a dia-logue with God. This prayerful read-ing of Sacred Scripture is a proven means to encounter God in daily life and will benefit those new to prayer and the more experienced alike.
Parishioner Comments: "The most excellent explanation of Lectio Divina that I have ever heard. Do you want to really connect with God? Then listen to this talk!" “Dr. Gray was really impressive and moving with his knowledge and pas-sion. The topic is great and life changing.” Your generous donations cover our cost and assure contin-ued availability of these great resources Knights of Columbus Council no. 8096 If you are a Catholic man and you are not a member of the Knights of Columbus, you are missing a wonderful op-portunity to transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your com-munity, grow in your faith plus many more benefits. We meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:30pm, with a small meal served @ 7pm, in the Communi-ty Life Center (CLC). Contact Grand Knight Bob Kossman @ [email protected] or Membership Director, Mi-chael Hamilton @ [email protected]. KofC8096.org SEAS Blood Drive Sunday, Feb. 25, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the CLC building. Donate and Help Save a Life! The blood you do-nate gives someone another chance at life. Homemade cookies and other refreshments will be served. Plus free tee-shirts. Contact Barbara Hassig at 832-524-3035 or Aulie Johnson at 281-855-8831 for appointments.
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Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord,
thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ thy Son was made known
by the message of an Angel, may, through the intercession
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory
of his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
We are pleased to share with you our assistance activity for 2017 (actividad de assistencia para 2017): Food/ comida $ 11,363.11 8.36% Rent/ renta $ 85,965.68 63.24% Electric/ electricidad $ 23,126.82 17.01% Gas/ gas $ 2,239.67 1.65% Water/ agua $ 5,484.64 4.03% Medical/ medico $ 223.06 0.16% Funeral/ funeral $ 775.00 0.57% Clothing/ ropa $ 38.52 0.03% Furniture/ muebles $ 3,159.40 2.32% Transportation / gasolina $ 2,481.00 1.83% Other/ otros gastos $ 260.50 0.19% Christmas cards / Navidad $ 500.00 0.37% Disaster Relief/ Alivio de desastres $ 323.87 0.24% Grand Total/ gran total $135,941.27 100.00% Overhead expense for the year: $ 4,728.60 3.36% Telephone: 281-463-4560 Email: [email protected] Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
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Northwest Ultreya Ultreya is part of Cursillo, a Catholic lay movement that offers an opportunity to meet Christ in a more complete way. Cursillo provides a lifetime plan for following Christ through prayer, study and action, in friendship with others. We meet at 9:45 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month in the FLC. Contact Duane King 281-615-8942. Helping Hands Ministry We assist families in pre-planning for funerals. To schedule an appointment, please call Beth Wood at 281-413-9682. Bereavement support in the form of printed Carenotes spe-cific to a family’s need is provided at the time of a Funeral or Memorial Mass. Parish Nursing Ministry The Parish Nursing ministry is comprised of health care pro-fessionals and others who have the health of our parishion-ers at heart. They are nurses, therapists, educators, and experts in the fields of health promotion. Some work in home health, elderly assistance, aging, hospice, gen-eral medicine, surgery, oncology, obstetrics, domestic vio-lence and intensive care. They work to coordinate care for parishioners in their time of need. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Please feel free to call Wyona (281-433-5365) or Kim (832-746-1135) if you have health ques-tions or would like to join this growing ministry. S.E.E.D.S. Pre-School Registration Our preschool program serving children 18 months to five years of age. We are Nationally Accredited through NAEYC. We are currently enrolling for 2 day, 3 day and 5 day session options, but filling up quickly. If you are inter-ested in enrolling your child in our quality program contact our office at 281-855-2503. We offer tours at your conven-ience please call or stop by. www.seedsrootedinlove.org St. Joseph Altar The SEAS Italian Club will be hosting a celebration to St. Joseph in the CLC, on Sunday, March 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. for the blessing and feeding of the “saints” fol-lowed by a traditional pasta dinner from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Donations accepted in exchange for the meal. Proceeds go to feed the poor in our community.
Sunday Offering—January 28, 2018 Regular offertory $ 31,390 Church in Latin America $ 7,085 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF): Final report for 2017 Parish goal $270,000 Pledged-to-date $205,991 Paid-to-date $201,043 Number of participants 634
Charismatic Prayer Group “Be merciful O Lord, for we have sinned” (Ps 51)
The Gospels of Mark for the February liturgy bring the messages of Jesus’ healing and the call to faith and repentance as Lent begins on February 14, Valentine’s Day. We know this as the day of love in the secular world. As the Lenten season begins, instead of looking at this convergence of dates as mere coincidence, let’s think of the everlasting love God the Father shows each of us as we journey with His son this Lenten sea-son. If you are looking for more ways to connect your life with your faith, please join us on Friday evenings from 7:30pm to 9pm in the Prayer Room of the Family Life Center for live music of praise and worship, sharing God’s Word and intercessory prayers for healing and thanksgiving. Fellowship and light refreshments follow. February 9: “If you wish, you can make me clean” February 16: “The Kingdom of God is at hand. Re pent and believe in the Gospel.” February 23: “This is My Beloved Son. Listen to Him.” Discussion topics at our January gatherings are from the Gospels of: Mark 1:29-39, 1:40-45, 1:12-15, 9:2-10
Parish Apostolates
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R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for people who are thinking of becoming Catholic. It is for people who have not been baptized, people of other faiths or people who have been baptized Catholic but did not complete the sacraments of Initiation. We gradually ex-plore the beliefs of the Catholic Church and discern, over a period of many months, the path to union with the holy Church. If you are interested, or have a relative, friend or co-worker who has expressed this interest, please call: Nadia Jara: 281- 463-7878 ext. 337 or at [email protected] Eucharistic Adoration For the next few weeks, we have need of adorers at the following hours: Monday: Midnight—1:00 a.m. and 6:00—7:00 a.m.; Tuesday: 2:00 –3:00 a.m.; Noon—1:00 p.m.; Wednesday: Midnight—1:00 a.m.; Thursday: 6:00 –7:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00—11:00 p.m.; and Sunday from (;00—10:00 a.m. Contact Suzanne Porter at 281-855-7235 or at [email protected] Respect Life Committee For information about upcoming pro-life activities, you are invited to call Lia Mclean at 832-766-2634, or contact her by e-mail: [email protected]. Confirmation Preparation for Adults Classes begin soon, pre-registration is required. To register or more information contact Nadia Jara al 281-463-7878 x 337 or [email protected] Family Day: Save the Date Family Day is back? Save the date now—June 2— and join us for a day of activities, food, and fun for the families of our parish. More information will be forthcoming in the New Year.
Join us for the thirteenth Annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 17 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. Help to raise funds and awareness for Catholic education by joining the SEASCS
team and registering to run. Register for the SEASCS team online at https://steps4students.org/registration/?kwoTeamToJoinId=2U6CB23.
Parish Apostolates
Lent begins on Wednesday, February 14. This year, eve-ryone in the parish is invited to participate in an on-line “mission” on the mercy of God. A Lent to Remember is a four-week, video-based study that uses original productions to present the power of God’s love and mercy This parish-wide study is broken down into four weeks, each with its own video presentation, plus an optional episode for children. The topics are: Week One: Where Are You? Week Two: An Encounter with Mercy Week Three: Embraced in Mercy Week Four: The Paschal Mystery Bonus: How to Make a Good Confession (for children) Everyone in the parish has access to the Formed.org website at no cost to themselves. Simply follow these steps: 1. Go to Formed.org 2. Register using the parish code: 9466ca 3. Enjoy your free content!
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Legión de María
Formación de Adultos Martes FLC 9 7:30 p.m.
Patricia Romo 713-302-1272
Martes FLC 10 7:30 p.m. Liliana Díaz 281-723-2328
Viernes FLC 9, 6:15p.m.
Marlene Rocha 832-410-5273
Jóvenes 10-18 años Viernes FLC 9 7:45 p.m.
Marlene Rocha 832-410-5273
Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos S.E.A.S. Pescador Te invita todos los martes en el Prayer Room (FLC) a las 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. A formar parte del Grupo de Jóvenes Adul-tos de tu comunidad St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (18-35) años edad requerida. Te esperamos, todos los jóvenes de la pa-rroquia son bienvenidos y formar parte de su Comunidad SEAS Pescador. Visión: Guiados por 1 Timoteo 4:12 (que nadie te menosprecie por tu juventud) a ser pescadores de jóvenes adultos siendo fuertes y valerosos no temas ni te acobardes por que el señor, tu Dios estará con nosotros a donde quiera que vayamos (Josué 1,9). Grupo de estudio Bíblico Les invitamos a ser parte de nuestro grupo de estudio Bíbli-co, que se reúne todos los martes durante el año escolar, de 12:30-2:30 p.m. en el FLC. Nuestra próxima reunión será Sept 12, 2017. Favor de mandar mensaje por texto con cualquier pregunta al 281-620-8308 attn: Guadalupe Ortiz.
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R.I.C.A. para Adultos Proceso de preparación para la celebración de los sacra-mentos del Bautismo, Primera Eucaristía y Confirmación para Adultos. ¿Está pensando en la preparación sacra-mental de Adultos? RICA, Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos, es un proceso de discernimiento y preparación para las personas interesadas en aprender más sobre la Iglesia Católica, Si usted está interesado, o un pariente, amigo o compañero que le ha manifestado interés aníme-lo a comunicarse con: Nadia Jara al 281- 463-7878 ext. 337 [email protected] Confirmación de Adultos La Confirmación perfecciona la gracia bautismal; es el Sacramento que da el Espíritu Santo para enraizarnos más profundamente en la filiación divina, incorporarnos más firmemente a Cristo, hacer más sólido nuestro vínculo con la Iglesia, asociarnos todavía más a su misión y ayudarnos a dar testimonio de la fe cristiana por la palabra acompa-ñada de las obras (Catecismo núm.. 1316). Preparación para la Confirmación de Adultos 2018. Cla-ses comienzan pronto, inscripción previa. Para inscripcio-nes o más información comunicarse Nadia Jara al 281-463-7878 x 337; [email protected] Adoración, Comunidad, Teología y Servicio ¿Te gustaría tener un tiempo personal y especial con el Señor? Te es-peramos muy pronto en nuestra Parroquia: Retiro de ACTS Mujeres: Del 22 al 25 de marzo de 2018 Hombres: Del 6 al 9 de diciembre de 2018 El costo es $200.00 por 4 días, la comida y el hospedaje es incluido. La inscripción para mujeres comenzará en enero. Un depósito de $ 50.00 reservará su lugar! (Los $ 50.00 no son reembolsables). Para obtener más información, co-muníquese con Mary Jove, codirectora, por teléfono al 713-855-9652 o por e-mail a [email protected] No dejes pasar este tiempo maravilloso. ¡No Te Arrepentirás! Grupo Carismático Misión: Dar testimonio del papel determinante de los caris-mas en la predicación del Evangelio y en la construcción de la comunidad cristiana. Facilitar la Educación en la Fe y la Experiencia de Comunidad Cristiana entre Adultos. Asambleas: Todos los Viernes de 7:30 a 9:45 pm., en los salones A&B del Edificio de FLC.
A través de las muy aclamadas series originales del Au-gustine Institute, Symbolon y Perdonado: El Poder Trans-formador de la Confesión, Una Cuaresma Inolvidable explora los caminos por los cuales Dios sale a nuestro encuentro con su misericordia. En el sufrimiento Pascual de Cristo en la cruz y con sus brazos abiertos a todos los que lo buscan en el Sacra-mento de la Reconciliación, Dios se hace presente con todo su amor y todo su ser para el mundo entero. Refle-xionando el Misterio Pascual y llevándonos paso a paso por el rito de la confesión, Una Cuaresma Inolvida-ble nos recuerda que Dios se acerca a cada uno de nosotros durante la cuaresma para que experimente-mos su amor infinito e indescriptible.
www.Formed.org código parroquial: 9466ca
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Continued from front page... brokenhearted and gather those lost in exile from Him (see Isaiah 11:12; 61:1). We see this promise fulfilled in today’s Gospel. Simon’s mother-in-law is like Job’s toiling, hopeless hu-manity. She is laid low by affliction but too weak to save herself. But as God promised to take His chosen people by the hand (see Isaiah 42:6), Jesus grasps her by the hand and helps her up. The word translated “help” is actually Greek for raising up. The same verb is used when Jesus commands a dead girl to arise (see Mark 5:41–42). It’s used again to describe His own resurrection (see Mark 14:28; 16:7). What Jesus has done for Simon’s mother-in-law, He has
done for all humanity— raised all of us who lay dead through our sins (see Ephesians 2:5). Notice all the words of totality and completeness in the Gospel. The whole town gathers; all the sick are brought to Him. He drives out demons in the whole of Galilee. Everyone is looking for Christ. We too have found Him. By our baptism, He healed and raised us to live in His presence (see Hosea 6:1–2). Like Simon’s mother-in-law, there is only one way we can thank Him for the new life He has given us. We must rise to serve Him and His gospel. Our lives must be our thanksgiving, as Paul describes in today’s Epistle. We must tell everyone the good news, the purpose for which Jesus has come—that others, too, may have a share in this salvation.
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Thanksgiving After Mass St. Thomas Aquinas Lord, Father all-powerful and ever-living God, I thank You, for even though I am a sinner, your unprofitable servant, not because of my worth but in the kindness of your mercy, You have fed me with the Precious Body & Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
I pray that this Holy Communion may not bring mecondemnation and punishment but forgiveness and salvation. May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will. May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil passions. May it bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in the power to do good.
May it be my strong defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible, and the perfect calming of all my evil impuls-es, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me more closely to you, the One true God, and lead me safely through death to ev-erlasting happiness with You.
And I pray that You will lead me, a sinner, to the banquet where you, with Your Son and holy Spirit, are true and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, gladness without end, and perfect happiness to your saints. grant this through Christ our Lord, AMEN.
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How to go to Confession In order to make a good confession, we examine our conscience, asking God’s help to know our sins and to be truly sorry for them.
R i te of Reconci l iat ion
Priest: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Penitent: Amen. Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (say how long) since my last confession. My sins are (confess your sins). When you are done, the priest will give you spiritu-al advice and assign a penance. He will then ask you to pray an Act of Contrition, for example: Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
- or- O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they have offended Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve wit the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. The Priest then says the Prayer of Absolution while the penitent listens. At the conclusion of the pray-er, make the sign of the Cross and say, “Amen.” Priest: Go in peace. Penitent: Thanks be to God.
Complete your penance as soon as possible. If you were giv-en prayers to say, try to pray them in church before departing.
Pasos básicos para confesarse Entra al confesionario sin miedo, confiando en la misericordia de Jesús: Penitente: Ave María Purísima. Sacerdote: Sin pecado concebida. Penitente: Bendígame padre porque he pecado. Hace ... de mi última confesión. Mis pecados son los siguientes... Confiesa todos los pecados desde tu última con-fesión. No es necesario ilustrar detalles de lo ocurrido. Por ejemplo: "Ofendí gravemente a mis padres de palabra" en vez de: "Íbamos en el carro y papa sacó una vieja conversación.... me habló de una novia... reaccioné....entonces..." Confiesa tus propios pecados y no los ajenos. El confesionario no es para desahogarse contando lo que nos han hecho otros. Sacerdote ofrece algún consejo e imparte la pe-nitencia. Penitente reza el Acto de Contrición, por ejemplo: Pésame Dios mío y me arrepiento de todo corazón de haberte ofendido. Pésame por el infierno que merecí y por el cielo que perdí; pero mucho mas me pesa porque pecando ofendí un Dios tan bueno y tan grande como vos; antes querría haber muerto que haberle ofendido, y propongo firmemente ayudado por tu divina gracia, no pecar mas y evitar las ocasiones próximas de pecado. Amen Sacerdote imparte la absolución con estas pala-bras: "Dios, Padre de misericordia..." y despide al penitente en paz.
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ARMY Salvador E. Zapata, Christopher Porras, Kristin Baron, Juan Vega Jr. Jessie H. Treviño II, Jesse Sinfuentes, Henry García, Gilbert Álvarez, Michael Wright, Ray Banda, Manny Hernández, Jim Branson, Joshua A. Chavira, Richard Christie, Melissa Comiskey, David García, Antonio R. Delgado, Mike Fitzgerald, Ky V. Truong, John García, Jack Longmire, Chris Lawrence, Gabriel de la Garza, Juan Manuel, Matthew O’Dowd, Marc Maziarz, Joshua Salsgiver, Tim Woods, James Scherwitz, Matthew Soileau, Tony Thompson, Michael Carty, Jessie H. Treviño, Christian Urena, Danny Morales, Jerry Morales, Joshua A. Treviño, Michael Hori, Scott Pfirman, Timothy Soto, David Freeman, Cameron J, Saltus, Trevor Marshall, Daniel Pruitt, Joseph Nadasky, Roosevelt Harris, Christina González, Evan Adams, Janet González, Alberto Moreno, Victor Delgado, Luis Rosales, Sgt. Christopher Farías, Louis Hendershot, Jr.
Rudy Banda III, Elvia Ayala, Manuel James López, Andy Huayamave, Sarah Campo, Maximilian Klein, Sgt. Epigmenio Gómez Jr., Chris Figeria, Alexis Roman, Hunter Thigpen, Marco Hernandez, Thomas Stovall, Jorge Rodolfo Cantu Darien Moore Dilan Lee Mordecai
NAVY Jessica López, Matthew Rodríguez, A.J. Edwards, Joe Vaughn, Christopher McMullin, Linsum Flores, Michael Fruggiero, Chris Rode, Stuart Marshall, Gabriela San Martin, Jason Rodríguez, Mark Riddle, Raymond J. Reyes, Cristian Shirl, Sean V. Saluzzi, Thomas Roche, Justin J. Trudeau, William Wilkerson, Paul Zielinski, Candy Flores, Jonathan Hyacinth, Alejandro Alatorre, Jonathan Young, Sean G. McBeth, Justin Ryan Keyser, Patricia Meehan. Donna Angeolind
MARINES Brad Harless, Zachary Bond, Adam Garcia, Marvin Boruca, Kleber Villalva, Frank Campos, Omar García, Stefan Barcik, Steven E. Jiménez,
Patrick Lambert, Stephen Mayeaux, Randall T. Schindler, Jimy Perafan Peter Tate Jr., Vincent Flores, Albert García, Jason Wood, Joseph Mooney, Hunter W. Moffitt, Anetor Asibor, Albert García , Sergio Perez, Keith Breeckner, Ricky Isaac Hernández, Vinny Escobar, Ryan Foley, Victor Carrión-Martínez, Christopher Unger, Kidany Vaquero, Ryan DeKay, Codie M. Barnett, Sherry L. Sola, Kevin Flores, Matthew Araiza, Jakob Murray Lysias Jovian Maciel
AIR FORCE Coy Daniel Incaprera, Christie Scherwitz, Phillip M. Doria, David Nordel, Vincent Becklund, David Harrison, Robert N. Lobit, Sean Huggins, Dennis J. Morosin, Don Sarmiento, Raphael Ashe, Kenzie O’Leary, Tsg.Srg. Don Park, Nathalie Rodríguez, David Anthony, Nathalie Huayamave, Nelvin Rodríguez, Maurice James Hardy II, Ricardo Villalva Jr.
NATIONAL GUARD Camilo Orozco, Ed Dextraze, Tony Nies, Jerry Torres, Kevin Westlund, Cynthia Tobon
Monday, February 5 6:30 a.m. Andrew Hung Nguyen 9:00 a.m. Faithful departed of SEAS 7:00 p.m. Luis Granados
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Let us Pray for God’s Healing for all the Sick (If your family member or friend is no longer in need of our prayers, please advise us in order to remove his/her name. (A) Luis Acosta, Rita Aguilar, Manuel Alvarez, Dave Anderson, Jan Arnold, Kathryn Arnst, Jack Aultman, Vicenta Avellaneda, Kristy Anders (B) Marie Borelli, Don Barnes, Estefano Bermejo, Carmen Vazquez Blanco, Dianne Blevins, Anita Blomberg, Laure Boconvi, Lin Boehlert, Joanne Brown, Maria Borrero, Anita Bernardo (C) Humberto Fabian Caballero, Fabian Cabrello, Carolina Cabrello, Cristian Neil Caballero, Juan Antonio Cabrera, Sarah Callans, Diane Calzado, Lucia Angela Carbone, Ricardo Castaneda III, Margarita Castano, Sally Castro, Yok Chang, Henry Chang, Maria Elena Chavez, Chavez-Vargas Family, Gilberto S. Cisneros, Elizabeth Cisneros, Victor H Cisneros, Kayson Clay, Maria Colon, Erin Conney, Mike and Julie Cook, Roger Corkill, Edward Costello Jr., Michael Alfred Crewell, Grant Cruise Family, Em-manuel Cubillos, Remedios Cuevas, (D) Vuong (David) Minh Dao, Ray DeBock, Alex Diaz, Luis Enrique Diaz, John Doll, Mary Dorelli, Dale Le Duc, Bobby Duenas, Marlene Dunlap, Gertrude Dunlap, Marlon Dunlap, Debbie Dunn, Maria Duran (E) Faye Edwards, Marisa Ehrig, Luis Madico Escudero, Isabel Escamilla (F) Sgt. Christopher Farias, Jody Ferguson, Steve Flannery, Jonhy Francisco, Yorley Frias, Samuel Fuentes, AA Fuentes III, (G) Joseph Gallagher, Gerard Gallegos, Jonahs Galloway, Mavis Gann, Victoria Alana Garcia, Juan Alberto Gar-cia, Rosa Garcia, Lydia Ann Garcia, Elizabeth Gardner, Homer Garza, Gene Gessert, Kelly Gillespie, Mariana De Jesus Gonzalez, Nelly Abby Gonzalez, John A Guillespie, Roland Gusman, Mrs. Estera Guitierrez, Fabian Guittierez(H) Caroline Hallford, Milton Hanas, Renee Hanna, Bob & Francis Hartnett, Joyce Hennessy, Olivia Hernandez, (J) Jessica Jacobson, Cecilia Jimenez, Dana Jones, Gene Juranka, Jenell, Mario Jardin, John Jones (K) Elih Kars, Megan Kelly, Sharon Kettner, Lane Kimble, Gene Kimble, (L) Netta Laird, Scott Laird, Jose Lara, Carlos Humberto Bolivar Lara, Christian Lebanc, Mike Leditin, Julio Lezama, Doug Lidiak, Gary Lindig, Stanley Loziek, Mitchell Lyon, (M) Ines Madice, Agustin Madona, Gerardo Madrigal, Kevin Malanaphy, Adelaida Maldonado, Judy Mamaclay, Karen Berenice Margari-to, Evelyn Marinas, Roy Martin, Bradley Martinez, David Martinez, Emily Martinez, Walter Mayko, Lia McLean, Karlin Medlin, Nelson Mejia, Carol Melz, Nenita Mendiola, Rudy Mendoza, Frank Meyer, Lilvon Michael, Byron Michael, Manuela Alicia Ortiz Molina, Jose Manuel Mon-real, Lamar Montalvo, Sergio Montoya, Margie Morales, Sandra Morales-Negron, Drake Motolet, Jeanne Marie Matthews (N) Ryan Naulty, Virginia Neiser, Mary Neminach, Vicky Nevares, Andres Nevares, Alpha Newgene, Shirley Ngang, Gam Thi Nguyen, Janell Noeth, Rosa L. Nietes (O) Rodolfo Ocampo, Julie Ojonta, Leonor Orozco, Danna Paola Osollo, (P) Robert Parker, Blake Patrick, Melanie Pearson, Julian Gregory Pearson, Maria Antonia Medina Perez, Robert D. Perez, Robert A. Perez, Lisa Peterson, Timothy Petrich, Benjamin Poblete, Bobby Prize, (Q) Jeannine Quintero, (R) Doris Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Rodolfo E. Ramirez Jr., Chris Ramirez, Nery Randa, Jerrene Randall, Jack Randall, Valentin Rangel, Sonia Reyes, Olga Sarahi Reyna, Joel Rivera, Lynette Roberts, Mark Rodriguez, Olefia Rodriguez, Sidney Rojo, Marcela Ramirez Roldan, Jose Rosas, Oralia Rosas, Familia Montes Ruiz, Robinson Family (S) Gisela Sachs, Elizabeth Salas, Judge Deborah Sanchez, Jose Santistevan, Marie Sauceda, Lee A. Sauseda, Khris Scherwitz, Mary Jane Schillinger, Evan Schuessler, Lupita Scotka, Tommy Sebesta, Daniel Shay, Mrs. D. Florence Sicola, Johnny Sicola, Jose Sion, Amelia Soarces, Bob Sommers, Mariana Soto, Jo Stewart, Fred Stoehr, Thomas Stovall, Hanna Stoval, Gloria Schulze, Maverick Schwantzenlaug (T) Dolores Tallman, Justin Thacker, Verneta Thomas, Mar-tha Toledo, Claude Tournay, John Trevino, David Turilli, (V) Dioselvia Lozano de Vargas, Jose Vargas, Guadalupe Vasquez, Edith Vazquez, Linda Villanueva, Nemer Antonio Portccarrero Villagra Dang V. Vo (W) Jim Wade & Jamie Wade, Ashley Wade, Nancy Wannamaker, Claire Way, Bob Way, Irma Guadalupe Westry, Wilder Family, Marshall Williamson, Mike Wilson, Mary Wilson, Gale Winberley, (Z) Gilberto Zamora, Leticia Zarzoza, Leo Zerguche, and all others who also need our prayers. If you know anyone who is sick or in need of prayer support, please call 281-463-7878. Comuníquese al teléfono anterior si conoce algún enfermo que necesita el apoyo de la oración de nuestra familia parroquial.
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Pastor Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds
Parochial Vicar Rev. Antonio Ortiz
Parochial Vicar Rev. Gregory Tran, C.R.M.
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Deacons German Godoy Peter Tuu Hoang Tom Jeffers
Gilbert Johnson Chuck Pennell Alfonso Sosa
Managerial Administrator Deacon German Godoy
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St . Pau l Mik i February 6 Brother Paul Miki, a Jesuit and a native of Japan, has become the best known among the martyrs of Japan. While hanging upon a cross, Paul Miki preached to the people gathered for the execution: “The sentence of judgment says these men came to Japan from the Philippines, but I did not come from any other country. I am a true Japanese. The only reason for my being killed is that I have taught the doctrine of Christ. I certainly did teach the doctrine of Christ. I thank God it is for this reason I die. “I believe that I am telling only the truth before I die. I know you believe me and I want to say to you all once again: “Ask Christ to help you to become happy. “I obey Christ. After Christ’s example I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful rain.” When missionaries returned to Japan in the 1860s, at first they found no trace of Christianity. But after establishing themselves they found that thousands of Chris-tians lived around Nagasaki and that they had secretly preserved the faith. Beatified in 1627, the martyrs of Japan were canonized in 1862.
