22800 Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX 77373 Office 281-353-5053 * Fax 281-355-8847
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston www.stjta.org
Sunday, May 15, 2016
“Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World”
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Solemnity of Pentecost
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ………………………………………[email protected] Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………[email protected] Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Paula Willis)…………………………………………………………[email protected] Couples for Christ/FFL: (John Blaser)…………[email protected] El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)……[email protected] Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………[email protected] Grupo de Oración: (Trini Villafaña)……………[email protected] Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba)…[email protected] Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………[email protected] Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)……………………………[email protected]
PARISH INFORMATION NEWCOMERS: A warm welcome to you. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you would like to become a regis-tered member of our parish family, please pick up a registra on form locate on either side of the doors. If you wish, you may stop the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org We will be hap-py to assist you in any way. INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby bap-
zed here at St. James. For informa on concerning Bap sm, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in mes of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick, please con-tact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or a er mass. He will be glad to assist you. MARRIAGE: Congratula ons on your upcoming marriage. The church wishes to assist you in preparing for this important sacrament. Couples should contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacrament or please visit our website at STJTA.org RCIA: The church welcomes you as a son or daughter. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you are interested in becoming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit our website at STJTA.org It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith.
PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THOSE WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS
Ifyouoramemberofyourfamilyexperiencesillnessorinjurycalltheparishof iceat281-353-5053andwewilladdthatnametotheprayerlistintheBulletin.Wewillprayeverydayforthoseontheprayerlist.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Misa en español) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Friday of each month: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 [email protected] Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 [email protected] Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 [email protected] Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 [email protected] Deacon Rene Ramon Ext. 115 [email protected] Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 [email protected]
STAFF Brian O’Neill Ext. 123 Music Ministry Coordinator Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 [email protected] Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 [email protected]
Jonathan Creado, Malena Trevino & Ramona Trevino, Alex Osornio, Cipriano Miranda, Hanah Henry, Tony Perry, Zoey Luu & Joshua Luu, Adria-na Ruiz, and Rosa Cedillio, Sal & Maria Galindo,
Patricia Schultz, America Salinas, Frank Moreno, Steve & Anne e Failla, Frank Miller, Ma hew Wood, Angelina Creado, Mrs. Cecilia Bartkowiak, Roger & Ellen Mendoza, Joyce Ramos, Jeff Harris, Ma lde Concio, Josh-ua Jones, Gary Mokry, Carl Borders, Jose Alvarez, Sylvia Kohanski, Rich-ard J. Horwedel, Laura Lopez, Carl Wrobel., Geoffrey Wiggins, Colleen Becwar, Nicholas Lynn, Cody Connelly, Richard Millet, Andrew Contre-ras, Olivia Rodriguez, Billie Gassen, Evelyn Callery, Tom Horwedel, Thomas Prezioso, Charles Presley, Todd Schmaltz, Edward Sanchez, Frances Bollom., Bayron Fuentes, Raquel Ragan, Rene Espinoza. BULLETIN DEADLINE
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SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST
SUNDAY MAY 15th SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST ACTS 2:1-11; PS 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1COR 12:3B-7, 12-13; JN 20:19-23
7:30 a.m. Mass - Int. Betty Frey 9:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Alida MacLean 11:00 a.m. Mass - Barbara Klekar + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Connie Chicas +
______________________________________MONDAY, MAY 16
JAS 3:13-18; PS 19:8-10, 15; MK 9:14-29 8:00 a.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Mee ng (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Grupo Core Team Mee ng (St. James Room) ________________________________________________________
TUESDAY, MAY 17 JAS 4:1-10; PS 55:7-11A, 23; MK 9:30-37
7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Concepcion Cardenas + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. Taller de Dones y Cairinas (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. AHG Troops Mee ngs (JP II Room)
________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
JAS 4:13-17; PS 49:2-3, 6-11; MK 9:38-40 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Fr. Charles Samperi 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Confession (South Confessional) _____________________________________
THURSDAY, MAY 19 JAS 5:1-6; PS 49:14-20; MK 9:41-50
7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - John Regelski + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer _________________________________________________________
FRIDAY, MAY 20 JAS 5:9-12; PS 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; MK 10:1-12
7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - All Souls in Purgatory 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion (Parish Hall) _____________________________________________
SATURDAY, MAY 21 JAS 5:13-20; PS 141:1-3 AND 8; MK 10:13-16
9:30 a.m. English Bap sm (Narthex) 3:30 p.m. Confession (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Fausto Fuente +
ACTIVITIES&READINGSTHISWEEKSolemnity of Pentecost
Announcing the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis challenged us to proclaim God’s mercy “to everyone without
exception...again and again, with new enthusiasm and renewed pastoral action” (Misericordiae Vultus, 12).
Pentecost proclaims that the door locked for fifty days is thrown open at last. No longer closed in on itself, the
community speaks to crowds from different backgrounds, dis-tant lands, exotic languages. Everyone hears their native lan-
guage. This Spirit does not restore Babel’s uniformity, but forges unity-in-diversity of language, race, nationality —embracing all without exception. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pente-
cost’s Spirit summons us afresh from mediocrity and isolation to share God’s mercy with the world. “This is our mission!” Francis exclaims. We are “given the gift
of the ‘tongue’ of the Gospel and the ‘fire’ of the Holy Spirit, so that while we proclaim Jesus risen, living and present in our
midst, we may warm...the heart of the peoples, drawing near to Him, the way, the truth, and the life” (Regina Coeli address,
Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2015).
ATTENTION GRADUATES!
High school and college students graduating this Spring will be honored on Sunday, May 29th at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Graduates who wish to par-ticipate, please contact Rachel Weatherby at [email protected] or call 281-353-5053.
HolyDoorsandPilgrimageSitesinthe
ArchdioceseofGalveston-Houston
In accord with Misericordiae vultus, the Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, paragraph 3, Cardinal DiNardo has decreed that a Holy Door be opened at the fol-lowing churches, which will serve also as pilgrimage sites during the Holy Year:
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica (Holy Family Parish, 2011 Church St, Galveston TX 77550)
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston)
St. Bernadette Church (15500 El Camino Real, Houston TX, 77062)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (2405 Navigation Blvd, Hou-ston TX 77003)
Our Lady of Lavang Church (12320 Old Foltin Rd, Houston TX, 77086)
St. Francis of Assisi Church (5100 Dabney St, Houston TX, 77026)
St. Ignatius Church (7810 Cypresswood Dr, Spring TX, 77379)
St. Theresa Church (705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land TX, 77498)
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
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DSF 2016 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…” Parish Goal for 2016: $90,000.00 Amount Paid: $ 40,266.00 Amount Pledged: $ 66,887.00 # of participants: 252 % paid at: 44.74% Report date: 05/09/2016
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OUR GIFTS TO GOD
Thank you for your generous stewardship.
Week ending May 8, 2016
Regular Collection (128 env) $ 13,128.00 Mailed in contributions: $ 1,422.00 Online Giving: $ 3,533.62 Office Misc: $ 547.10 Total: $ 18,630.80 Attendance: 2233
SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund
5th Sunday: Social Ministry
ST. JOSEPH’S 107TH HOMECOMING AND BAZAAR SET FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Need something fun and exciting to do on Memorial Day weekend? St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stoneham, TX invites you to their annual homecoming and ba-zaar set for Sunday, May 29, 2016 on their church grounds located at 11323 CR 304 just off Hwy. 105. The day will start out with two holy Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A beef and pork barbecue dinner with all the trimmings will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Cost of plates will be a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. A live auction begins at 2 p.m. in the air-conditioned parish hall and includes homemade items and crafts of all kinds. There will also be spin-to-win booths such as cake, fruit, toys, plants, ham and sausage as well as fun and games for all ages. Enjoy live music and dancing throughout the day and tours of the historic 1909 church. For more infor-mation, call the parish office at 936-894-2223 or visit the website at www.smsj.org.
CCL Sympto-thermal method of NFP begins a new class series on Sat June 18 @ 9am. Location is St Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands, TX. Cost is $139 plus shipping of supplies. Please go to CCLI.org to sign up for class. Questions: email or call Mike and Mary Ellen Van Horn at: 281-292-3033 or mike.maryvanhorn@gmail .com.
REMEMBER: Pilgrims who pass through this ‘Door of Mercy' at any of the above designated churches receive the Jubilee Indulgence. This Jubilee indul-gence can be gained once a day for oneself or for someone who has died. The Holy Fa-ther has stated that, in order to re-ceive this Jubilee Indulgence, this passage through a Holy Door must be linked with saying the Profession of Faith, praying for the Holy Father and his intentions, and going to a celebra-tion of the Eucharist and the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation.
SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST
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Faith Formation News
We are now registering for VBS. Please pick up a form in the Narthex and turn it to the Faith
Formation office along with a $25.00 payment. The date is June 6th thru June 10th,
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - [email protected] CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): VACANT — if interested, send resume to Dcn Ray CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - [email protected] Adult Faith Formation: James Spurgin – [email protected] Youth Ministry Middle & High School: VACANT— if interested, send resume to Dcn Ray
Youth Ministry News HighSchoolYouthNights...All parishioners in High School are welcome to attend our youth nights every other Friday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Join us for snacks, activities, and fellowship. Bring a friend! JuniorHighYouthNights...All parishioners in Junior High School are welcome to join! Come for food, games, and fun.
Let’s Get Involved with Faith Formation We welcome any parents, seniors and young adults to come on board with St. James Faith Formation Minis-
try. We will use music, crafts, drama, games, scripture and group sharing. Come aboard and share your talents with the children of our parish.
The commitment will be once a month start-ing September – May from 6-7:30.
If you’re interested, please contact Rachel in our Faith Formation Office at 281 353-5053 with the
grade level you’re interested in assisting with.
Family Fun Night presents: A Taste of St James!
Join us Saturday, May 21st at 6:10 p.m. for a potluck which celebrates our many different cultures. Bring your favorite cultural dish to share it with your church family, then learn (and taste) how many lands are represented
here at St James! Please sign up on the weekends of May 7th and 14th a er each mass with what dish you
plan to bring. Or you can email it to: [email protected]. Thank you and God bless!
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2016 “VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO…”
Meta de la parroquia 2016: $90,000.00 Pagado: $ 40,266.00 Promesa: $ 66,887.00 # de participantes: 252 % pagado: 44.74% Fecha: 05/09/2016
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(Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones)
Fin de Semana del 8 de mayo 2016
Colecta Regular (128 sobres) $ 13,128.00 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 1,422.00 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 3,533.62 Office Misc: $ 547.10 Total: $ 18,630.80
Asistencia: 2233 SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA:
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