HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street • Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Church Office (281) 342-3089 • School (281) 342-5813 www.hrccr.com FATHER WILLIAM D. BARTNISKI, Pastor BRICK HODGE, Deacon CHARLIE BUHAY, Deacon ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON 1700 San Jacinto Street • Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 659-5461 Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop The Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus The Most Rev. Vincent M. Rizzotto, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus The Most Rev. George A. Sheltz, Auxiliary Bishop SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - Noon Penance Service: Advent and Lent SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second Sunday of each month at 12:15 PM by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: One year in advance, instructions required. CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST: Sunday: 5:30 PM (Sat.) 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Holy Days 6:30 PM (Vigil) 6:00 AM & 8:15 AM Weekdays: 8:00 AM (Marian Hall) Thursday 8:15 a.m. (in the Church) ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Communal Celebrations at all Sunday Masses on the 3rd Sunday of January, May and September ROSARY: Before Sunday and Weekday Masses LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Friday: 8:15 a.m. (Children) 11:00 a.m. (Seniors) 7:00 PM (Parish) SCHEDULE OF SACRAMENTS, PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS and prestige. They exalted themselves by appearing to be righteous while placing burdens on those who wished to Jesus wants His followers to live differently. Discipleship is not about seeking places of honor or titles of esteem. Christ, who came to serve rather than to be served. They are to be the living embodiment of Jesus’ way of love. WHOEVER EXALTS SELF WILL BE HUMBLED The scribes and Pharisees were not the first or the last to get caught up in the pursuit of recognition and prestige. Nor were they the only ones to ever become puffed up with their own worth, failing to honor God in the process. The Levites of Malachi’s time stand as examples of such misguided behavior as well. Of course, this is not only an issue for religious leaders of Biblical times. Many people allow their desire for esteem to lead them to ignore the contributions of others, hoping to appear to be solely responsible for success. Yet the exaltation that was sought may backfire when those who shared in the success are rightfully acknowledged and praised. In Jesus’ words, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled.” THE GREATEST MUST SERVE us to greatness. Most often, they are people who lead, not by lording their talent or position over others, but rather because their service is so deeply focused on the other. They glimpse the face of God in those whom they serve; 11/05/17
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HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street • Rosenberg, Texas 77471
Church Office (281) 342-3089 • School (281) 342-5813 www.hrccr.com
FATHER WILLIAM D. BARTNISKI, Pastor
BRICK HODGE, Deacon CHARLIE BUHAY, Deacon
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON 1700 San Jacinto Street • Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 659-5461
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop The Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus
The Most Rev. Vincent M. Rizzotto, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus The Most Rev. George A. Sheltz, Auxiliary Bishop
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - Noon Penance Service: Advent and Lent SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second Sunday of each month at 12:15 PM by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: One year in advance, instructions required.
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST:
Sunday: 5:30 PM (Sat.) 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Holy Days 6:30 PM (Vigil) 6:00 AM & 8:15 AM Weekdays: 8:00 AM (Marian Hall) Thursday 8:15 a.m. (in the Church)
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Communal Celebrations at all Sunday Masses on the 3rd Sunday of January, May and September ROSARY: Before Sunday and Weekday Masses LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Friday: 8:15 a.m. (Children) 11:00 a.m. (Seniors) 7:00 PM (Parish)
SCHEDULE OF SACRAMENTS, PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS
and prestige. They exalted themselves by appearing to be righteous while placing burdens on those who wished to
Jesus wants His followers to live differently. Discipleship is not about seeking places of honor or titles of esteem.
Christ, who came to serve rather than to be served. They are to be the living embodiment of Jesus’ way of love.
WHOEVER EXALTS SELF WILL BE HUMBLED The scribes and Pharisees were not the first or the last to get caught up in the pursuit of recognition and prestige. Nor were they the only ones to ever become puffed up with their own worth, failing to honor God in the process. The Levites of Malachi’s time stand as examples of such misguided behavior as well. Of course, this is not only an issue for religious leaders of Biblical times. Many people allow their desire for esteem to lead them to ignore the contributions of others, hoping to appear to be solely responsible for success. Yet the exaltation that was sought may backfire when those who shared in the success are rightfully acknowledged and praised. In Jesus’ words, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled.”
THE GREATEST MUST SERVE
us to greatness. Most often, they are people who lead, not by lording their talent or position over others, but rather
because their service is so deeply focused on the other. They glimpse the face of God in those whom they serve; 11/05/17
Dear Parish Family,
A friend told me she had been the last in her family to stop going to Mass on Sundays. Her siblings had long since given it up. The
reasons had a great they experienced. Too
much of inner sanctity.
The harsh words of the prophet Malachi seem more relevant than ever in our day. When we priests fail to walk in the way of Christ, fail to give glory to God’s name by what we do, we become unworthy of our calling to serve God’s people. Of course, this kind of behavior is not limited to clergy. Jesus is speaking to the crowds and disciples about the
Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood & religious life?
• Pray for the priests, living and deceased, who have ministered to you throughout your life
• Keep our parish priests in prayer • Encourage your children, grandchildren,
or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister
• Pray a rosary for more young people in our Archdiocese to respond to God’s call
SANCTUARY LAMPS The sanctuary lamps will burn this week for Arthur & Albina Roehe by Stella Lessert and for Edward, Rose & Mark Cervenka by Leroy & Marilyn Stavinoha.
Monday, Nov. 6 8:00 a.m.: No Mass Tuesday, Nov. 7 8:00 a.m.: Edward Cervenka Wednesday, Nov. 8 8:00 a.m.: Lillian Sykowski Thursday, Nov. 9 8:15 a.m.: Wilbert Hollas Friday, Nov . 10 8:00 a.m.: Edwin Ubernosky Saturday, Nov. 11 8:00 a.m.: No Mass 5:30 p.m.: Laura Ann Abschneider Sunday, Nov. 12
9:00 a.m.: Simon Bartos
11:00 a.m.: For the Families of Holy Rosary Parish
MASS INTENTIONS & SANCTUARY LAMP REQUESTS We now have enough intentions on the books for the rest of the year. Any Mass Intentions received now through December will be sent to the Archdiocese. Sanctuary Lamp requests will be saved for 2018. Mass Intentions for 2018 will be accepted beginning December 1, 2017.
CYO TURKEY DINNER SUNDAY, NOV. 5 Turkey, Dressing, All the Trimmings
Drive-thru on Allen Street Thank you for supporting our
Catholic youth!
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
HRCS SPIRIT NIGHT at PEPPERONI’S Greatwood, Rosenberg, Pecan Grove, Fulshear
11am-9pm Tuesday, November 7 (Present flyer to cashier
for HRCS to receive credit) Flyers available at school office
or www.holyrosary-school.org
All are welcome to join us as we honor our veterans at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 10 in the Parish Hall. Please RSVP to
281-342-5813 by November 8. Interested in HRCS for your child? Please call the front office at 281-342-5813 for information or to schedule a tour. Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 school year.
“Grounded in our Catholic faith & focused on academic
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LOOKING INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
OR COMPLETING YOUR SACRAMENTS?
RCIA may be your answer! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), explores the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition.
Do any of these definitions apply to you? • I am a non-Catholic • I am a non-Catholic spouse of a Catholic • I am a Catholic interested in updating my
knowledge • I have been away from the Church for awhile
and want to come back • I am curious about the Roman Catholic Faith • I have decided to become Catholic
If the answer is yes to any of the above, then this is a wonderful and relaxed opportunity to join with others to learn and ask your questions. You are invited and encouraged to come and see.
Classes Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Mark Conference Room at the Parish Hall. Call Deacon Brick in the church office at 281-342-3089 x. 140.
We welcome you!
HURRICANE HARVEY - HOW CAN I HELP?
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
Donations to the Archdiocesan Harvey Relief Fund
parishes, schools and ministries in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, in addition to helping those
2:00 p.m.: West Gethsemane (Hwy. 36) 3:00 p.m.: Greenlawn (FM 2218) (After 11am Mass @ St.Wen.): Beasley
Please pray always for the souls of the departed.
Sunday CYO Turkey Dinner Monday 6:00 p.m.: Rosary for Peace - MH 7:00 p.m.: Bible Study - MK Tuesday
Wednesday 9:30 a.m.: Bible Study - MK
8:15 a.m.: HRCS Mass - CH 7:00 p.m: Pastoral Council-Conf.RmFriday 8:00 a.m.: Mass - MH 9:00 a.m.: Veterans Day Program -PH Saturday Confessions 5:30 p.m.: Mass 7:00 p.m.: HRCS Play Production
HRCS Collection; Food Drive
LOVE NEEDED HERE No one needs love more
than someone who doesn’t deserve it. - Anonymous
of
requires two is held on Wednesday evenings. For details
see www.holyrosaryyouth.org. Pre-K 3 through 5th grade CCE begins in the gym
Parents are welcome to come to the opening at 5:30 p.m. Please line up in cars by the walkway from the gym to pick up your children.
6th grade through 12th grade begins in the gym at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Please line up in cars by the Junior High walkway to pick up your children at 8:30 p.m.
FAMILY REFLECTION Important Passage:- Do not be called 'Master'; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." (Matt 23: 10-12) Adult: How do I show humility? Teen: Do I serve or help other people??
FIRST RECONCILIATION RETREAT CCE and Day School Sunday, November 12
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parish Hall
BIBLES AND CATECHISMS
CCE NEWS
PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS
First Communion is a two year process that typically begins in the 1st grade and ends at the end of the 2nd grade with a First Communion Mass. Children should attend Mass every Sunday to participate in the sacramental life of the church. In addition, there are Sacramental Sundays to help the children learn about reconciliation and the Eucharist. Also, children are asked to miss no more than one CCE class a school year in order to be prepared for the sacrament.
Out of Sequence First Communion is a two year process for baptized children that have begun preparation for First Communion after 1st grade. There are additional sessions after the end of regular CCE to prepare an Out of Sequence child to receive First Communion.
Confirmation preparation requires two years of preparation, but teens can take up to four years, if needed. This preparation usually begins in the 9th grade. Preparation includes weekly attendance at Sunday Mass, attendance at two confirmation retreats, all
with Confirmation, and weekly CCE attendance. Students who attend Catholic high schools are to attend the first scheduled CCE class of each month as well as all the other components listed above. The youth are asked to miss no more than one CCE class per school year. Sponsors and/or the candidate’s parents are asked to attend some classes and an Evening of Reflection to help the youth grow closer to Christ.
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK November 5 - 11, 2017
area under the obedience of the bishop. So, a diocesan priest from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will serve wherever the Cardinal appoints him within the boundaries of the Archdiocese. For the most part, he lives among the people in the parishes of the diocese, ministering to the day-to-day needs of God’s people. His ministry centers around the administration of the
funerals, hearing confessions and anointing the sick. In a way, he is like a general practitioner or family doctor that cater to the needs of the people in his parish such
CCE classes, prayer groups, young adult meetings, etc.
“GATHERING IN THE UPPER ROOM: AN INTERLUDE WITH GOD”
January 6-7 Retreat for women ages 18 & older who are interested in religious life. What a nice way to
and reflection, sharing with other women and Sisters, plus Mass and lunch together. Deadline: Dec. 30. Free event. Saturday evening - Sunday afternoon. See
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PARISH SOCIETIES
SOCIETY NAME & PRESIDENT MEETINGS
Altar and Rosary Society 3rd Tuesday of Month Janey Schumacher, 281-232-8721 School Board…………… ............... 2nd Thursday of Month Mike Reisinger, 713-562-6867 Catholic Daughters ..................... 1st Tuesday of Month Georgia Boettcher, 832-451-5909 Catholic Youth Organization ....... 1st Sunday of Month Justin Redding, 832-535-8199 (CCE) Religious Education Tina Hollopeter, 281-342-3089, x106 or x. 141 KCs 3rd Degree ........................... 4th Tuesday of Month Robert Contreras, 713-494-6321 KCs 4th Degree ........................... 1st Tuesday of Month Rick Hail, 832-344-7327 KJT .............................................. Quarterly Michael Tydlacka, 281-232-3667 KJZT ............................................ Quarterly Martha Macha, 832-595-9380 Parent-Teachers Club ................. 3rd Thursday of Month Claudia Vega, 832-547-5094 Pastoral Council .......................... 4th Thursday of Month Ed LaVigne, 281-344-8215 St. Vincent de Paul ...................... 2nd & 4th Sundays Tom Wheeler, 281-342-3089, ext 144 Young At Heart Club ................... 2nd Tuesday of Month Shirley Myers, 281-342-2334
Mission Statement
We, the Catholic community of Holy Rosary, Rosenberg, under the patronage of Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, are bonded together by a common belief in Jesus Christ and our commitment to His teachings. We, as a community of believers, are called to proclaim the Gospel, to be witness and sign of God’s Kingdom on earth and to work for our salvation. Mindful of our Patroness, Mary, and her example as parent, teacher and intercessor, we are committed to accomplish this mission through service, education, prayer and celebration of the Eucharist.
HOLY ROSARY PARISH STAFF
Gordie Allen Parish Business Administrator Annette Swallers Parish Secretary Anne Chilek Parish Bookkeeper Karen Matthews Parish Census/Contribution Clerk Michael Riha Music Director/Organist Tina Hollopeter Director of Religious Education Leann Jerkins CCE Coordinator Linda Bradford School Principal Cheryl Wehring School Administrative Assistant Maria Munguia School Receptionist/Secretary
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10- 11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:1-13
Weekend of November 11 & 12 -Lectors & EMOEs
D. Brewer, F. Michulka, L. Moreno, D. Scotka
D. Mahlmann, B. Nowak, J. Schumacher, B. Vacek
November 11 & 12 - Weekend Servers
RIGHT AND WRONG What is morally wrong
can never be politically right. — Anthony Ashley Cooper
National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 5-11 See the following for family activities & prayers
www.usccb.org/vocations or www.serraus.org www.vianneyvocations.com
Sergeant David Hammonds, Marines;AnthonyVillarreal, JoePirem&DavidLt. Col Tom Reichert, U.S. Air Force;Captain Hernandez, U.S. Air Force; Staff Sgt.Adam Renee Hernandez, U.S. Air Force;Sgt. Michael Almendarez, U.S. Army; Staff Sgt.Shaun P. Houlihan, U.S. Air Force. If you have a family
member or friend you would like to include, please call the church office at 281-342-3089.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Jesus gave His life to serve, not to be served. Putting other’s needs before our own needs
is a sign of becoming a mature disciple, of following Jesus’ example. Humility is really a sign of a strength. By putting other’s needs
our complete trust in God. When we align our thoughts and actions with God’s plan
for us, the result is Joy and Peace.
100th ANNIVERSARY “MIRACLE OF THE SUN”
AT FATIMA
Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three shepherd children in the village of Fatima in Portugal in 1917. She urged prayer and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. October 13, 2017 marked the
100th anniversary of the “Miracle of the Sun” at Fatima. O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most Holy Rosary, we implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION What is the name of the pope’s cathedral? If you said the Vatican, or St. Peter’s, you were off by a few
of St. John, the Lateran, the
of the world and the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. It takes its name from the Lateran family, the Trumps of their day, who somehow
including their vast Roman palace and estate. We don’t
all the Lateran property came to Constantine, the first Christian emperor, through his wife, Fausta. Early in
Constantine gave the property to the church. Soon the great meeting halls were expanded and adapted. Over the centuries, the church building has been sacked by armies, ruined by fire, torn down, and rebuilt. The oldest and most unchanged part of the Lateran is a vast, separate baptistery with steps leading down to a huge green basalt pool. Imagine what a triumphal moment the dedication of this public church building was for a community that had worshiped in secret for so long! This Thursday’s feast of the Dedication of the Lateran
for worship, and so by extension, a feast for your parish
WORD OF LIFE “Heavenly Father, if it be your will,
bless those who are pursuing adoption, and send them a child to love.”
-USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption: (Originally published in the 2016-17 Respect Life Resource Guide)
DISCOVER THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6:30pm-9:30pm Nov. 9 & Dec. 14
Discernment gathering for single adult men ages 18 & older. St. Mary’s Seminary .
9845 Memorial Dr., Houston.
ALTAR SOCIETY HELP NEEDED Your help is needed to clean the Church one Saturday morning, once a year, for an hour.
Please call Lucille 281-342-4324 or Janey 281-232-8721
A professional crew cleans the restrooms and
clean the sanctuary & sacristies, holy water fonts, straighten missalettes & hymnals.
ST JOHN XXIII OPEN HOUSE 1pm-3pm Sunday, November 5
tour the campus, meet faculty & administration as well as current students & parents.
Offering 4 Full-Ride Scholarships for all four years this year for incoming 9th graders.
See www.sj23lions.org or call 281-693-1000. 1800 W. Grand Parkway N. Katy 77449
MEN’S DISCERNMENT RETREAT Dec.15-17 For single men 18-35 who are discerning a vocation to the diocesan priesthood. This is an opportunity to set aside some time of silence to listen to the voice
for your discernment process, learn the tools of discernment, sharpen your discerning skills, and
Telephone interview required for registration; $30 registration fee, scholarships available; Space limited. Deadline Dec. 8. 5pm Friday-2pm Sunday St. Mary Seminary 9845 Memorial Dr. Houston.
www.houstonvocations.com/mens-discernment-retreat
St. John Paul II Relic Tours Houston
The official relic of the blood of St. John Paul II will
The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary are hosting the veneration being held during the year of the Centenary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. • Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy. Houston Arrives at 3:00 p.m.; Veneration until 7:00 p.m.; Trilingual Mass 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, November 7: St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston Veneration 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Mass 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, November 8: St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land Veneration 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Mass 6:30 p.m. • Thursday, November 9: Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Blvd., Houston Veneration 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Mass 7:30 p.m.
THANK YOU! to the following for cleaning the Church Sanctuary during September: Beverly Matej, Helen Demny, Jeannette Hudec, Mary Ann Sembera, Andrew and Pat Kuba, Bernice A. Freudensprung, Denise McIntyre, Rose Pederson and CYO members.
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