Fr. Paul Chovanec, Pastor Fr. Peter Thang Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Corney Llorens Deacon Nhat Tran Deacon Gary Boyd
ADULT BAPTISM AND ENTERING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Rite for the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process is ongoing. Contact one of the priests in the parish office.
ADULT CONFIRMATION FOR PRACTICING CATHOLICS Please phone the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact Dolores Gonzalez at 281-902-5711 or [email protected] six months to two years prior to the desired date.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN Baptism for children through age six is held monthly except during the season of Lent. There are no private baptisms.
There are required preparation sessions for the parents. At least one parent must be a registered member of the parish and a practicing Catholic. Expectant parents are asked to begin this process during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Please phone the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN SEVEN AND OLDER Please contact the Religious Education office about the RCIA process, 281-902-5701.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please phone the parish office as soon as you or someone in your family schedules surgery/hospitalization or suffers an
illness or injury. PLEASE DON’T DELAY in this prayer for Christian healing! The Sacrament is celebrated the fourth Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. Mass.
FIRST COMMUNION, FIRST PENANCE , CONFIRMATION AND QUINCEAÑERA CELEBRATIONS Please contact the Religious Education office, 281-902-5701.
NURSERY The nursery is open during weekend Masses and other parish activities. It is located in the Christian Formation Center building.
YOUTH MINISTRY AT ST. JUSTIN MARTYR There are various activities for Middle and High School Youth throughout the year. Youth Nights take place every
Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. and are a time for youth to make friends, have fun and learn more about their faith. For more information contact the Youth Ministry Office at 281-902-5710.
ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PRESCHOOL Early childhood education - 18 months to Pre-K Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For information, please call 281-556-1260.
ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Other times, call 281-556-6882. Fax is 281-752-5985.
BULLETIN DEADLINE Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Bulletin e-mail: [email protected]
WELCOME TO ST. JUSTIN MARTYR Please let us know you have arrived. We are anxious to meet you. Contact the parish office for a welcoming packet.
ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PARISH BOUNDARIES Beginning at a point on Barker Reservoir Dam at Briar Forest Street, East on Briar Forest to Dariy Ashford; thence South on Dairy Ashford to Westheimer Road; thence East on Westheimer Road to Old Westheimer Road; thence South on Old Westheimer Road, to Alief-Clodine; thence West on Alief-Clodine to Dairy Ashford; thence South on Dairy Ashford Bellaire Blvd; thence West on Bellaire Blvd. to Eldridge; thence South on to Beechnut; thence West on Beechnut to Addicks-Howell Road (Hwy 6); thence South on Addicks Howell Road to Keegans Bayou; thence West on Keegans Bayou to O’Brien Road; thence North on O’Brien Road to Barker Reservoir Dam; thence Northeast along the Dam to the point of beginning at Briar Forest.
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Clergy Reflection
Financial Stewardship Pastoral Staff
Dolores Gonzalez Coordinator of Adult Ministry
Lisa Hachicho Director of Preschool
Alyssa Avila DRE
Karen Rachal Parish Administrator
Vacant Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Weekend Collection
October 22 $16,827 On-line Giving $ 545
Required Weekly Budget Amount $20,300
Building Improvements $ 352
Social Ministry $ -0-
Registered Families 1851
World Mission Sunday Collection $ 3,589 Diocesan Services Fund 2017
November 5 Retired Priests November 19 Campaign for Human Development
Thank you for your continued support
of St. Justin Martyr Parish!
God Hears Cries of Agony
Today’s readings remind us of one thing that is for some, forever in our minds. Cut and dry and crystal clear: God hears cries of agony.
We have only to look at our family and friends who are still suffering the atrocities of hurricanes and wildfires. Sometime the pain we see, silences us. There is little we can say of any substance or meaning.
When we try to make sense of it, we try looking to the scriptures and even theological reflections on the topic of suffering. Some turn out to be insufficient, inappro-priate and at best awkward. If we are not careful it turns out to be meaningless. At best, we can listen and only hear, and respond, with compassion. Today we are re-minded that God hears and suffers with us. It’s hard to imagine.
If all time is present to God, then so is all suffering. The cry of people, all people, from age to age, pierces the heavens. God hears. Maybe what makes this all beara-ble, to Him, is that all of those acts of kindness we do in the midst of suffering are also held in timelessness, with God.
If so, in loving one another, helping one another, giving, serving and comforting, we are also tending to the wounds of our God. It is our response to Jesus’ plea; Love One Another.
Deacon Corney
Retired Priests Collection
Next weekend, November 4 & 5, is the collection for Retired Priests. Almost 5,500 men religious are past the age of 70. Although they may withdraw from a paid full time ministry, religious continue to visit the sick, tutor children and volunteer in parishes among refugee populations. Your donations help alleviate the spiraling cost of health care.
Please be generous. Your support is appreciated.
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Parish Events Sunday, October 29th 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Little Church 12:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 6:30 p.m. Middle School & High School CCE Monday, October 30th 5:30 p.m. Elementary CCE 7:00 p.m. Mass Tuesday, October 31st 6:30 p.m. Penance 7:00 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Young Adults 7:30 p.m. Perpetual Help Novena & Rosary Wednesday, November 1st - All Saints Day 6:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 p.m. RCIA Pre-Catechumenate 7:00 p.m. RCIA 7:00 p.m. Adult Sacrament Class 7:00 p.m. Youth Night 7:00 p.m. Elementary CCE 7:00 p.m. Mass Thursday, November 2nd - All Soul’s Day 9:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass Friday, November 3rd 9:00 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Mass Saturday, November 4th 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Elementary CCE 4:00 p.m. Penance 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday, November 5th 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Little Church 12:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 6:30 p.m. Middle School & High School CCE
Prayer Needs
October 28th ~ November 5th
Sat. Oct 28th 5:30 p.m. + Rev. Francis Le Van Ly
Sun. Oct 29th 8:00 a.m. + Joseph Paul
Sun. Oct 29th 10:00 a.m. + Pascal Owona
Sun. Oct 29th 12:00 p.m. Charlotte Harding
Sun. Oct 29th 5:00 p.m. People of St. Justin
Mon. Oct 30th 7:00 p.m. Domingo & Faustina Cabreros
Tue. Oct 31st 7:00 p.m. + Kelly Williamson
Wed. Nov 1st 9:00 a.m. + Rosario Casarino
Thurs. Nov 2nd 9:00 a.m. + Departed Members of Family
Fri. Nov 3rd 9:00 a.m. + Gerald Kliebert
Fri. Nov 3rd 6:30 p.m. Maria
Sat. Nov 4th 9:00 a.m. + Carolyn Michalak
Sat. Nov 4th 5:30 p.m. Alysia & Tom Gorman
Sun. Nov 5th 8:00 a.m. People of St. Justin
Sun. Nov 5th 10:00 a.m. + Iluminada Abarca
Sun. Nov 5th 12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving to Father Truong Buu Diep
Sun. Nov 5th 5:00 p.m. + Rev. James T. Moore
Wed. Nov 1st 6:00 a.m. People of St. Justin
Wed. Nov 1st 7:00 p.m. + Louis & Emma Wick
Thurs. Nov 2nd 7:00 p.m. + Lourdes Leonida
Mass Intentions
Readings for the Week Sun., Oct 29th Ex 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c-10/ Mt 22:34-40 Mon., Oct 30th Rom 8:12-17/Lk 13:10-17 Tues., Oct 31st Rom 8:18-25/Lk 13:18-21 Wed., Nov 1st: Rv 7:2-4,9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/ Mt 5:1-12a Thurs., Nov 2nd: Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11/Jn 6:37-40 Fri., Nov 3rd: Rom 9:1-5/Lk 14:1-6 Sat., Nov 4th: Rom 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29/ Lk 14:1,7-11 Sun., Nov 5th: Mal 1:14b—2:2b,8-10/ 1 Thes 2:7b-9,13/Mt 23:1-12
November is Parish Month at St Justin’s! On November 4 & 5, come visit the parish hall. Free Catholic reading materials: Bibles, books,
Catholic Updates and more.
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Parish Life
Next weekend the Ministry Spotlight will be on the
-ACTS Missions - Women’s ACTS Retreat
Visit the table in the Narthex after Mass next weekend to learn more about the
Women’s ACTS Retreat.
Today, Sunday, October 29, enjoy Breakfast prepared by the Knights of Columbus on
sale in the parish hall after morning Masses.
Next Sunday, November 5, Enjoy Breakfast prepared by the Preschool sale in the parish hall after
morning Masses.
Rite of Candidacy for Son Nguyen
The Archdiocese of Galves-ton-Houston formally an-nounces that Son Nguyen will be admitted to candida-cy for the permanent diaco-nate on February 18, 2018 at a Mass to be celebrated by
Bishop George Sheltz. If any person knows of a serious reason why this Aspirant should not be admitted or con-tinue to ordination to the permanent diaconate, please notify Deacon Rob Ward, Director of Formation, Arch-diocese of Galveston-Houston at 281-723-1910 or via email at [email protected]. May he always remain faithful to the vocation to which he is called. This announcement is in compliance with Canon 1051:2 of the Code of Canon Law. Wedding Banns
Name: Mr Daniel Thomas Address: 13610 Eldridge Springs Way,
Houston TX 77083 Fathers name : Joseph Thomas Mother name : Teddy Thomas
And
Name : Biji Baby Address : Bliss apartment, owe village,
sector 30 kharghar, Mumbai 410210 Fathers name : M.U Baby Mothers name : Jercy baby
Are getting married on the 25th of November at St. Joseph’s church at Belapur, Mumbai.
African Community of St. Justin Martyr
October 29 - Choir practice after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the CFC building, room 212. New members are wel-come. November 5 - General meeting after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the CFC building room 212. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Okey Okafor at 832-526-6668.
Life Chain Sunday Today, Sunday, October 29, 2:00 to 3:30 P.M.
Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for 90 minutes praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual state-ment of solidarity by the Christian community that abor-tion kills children and that the Church supports the sanc-tity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death. St. Justin Martyr will be standing on the North (or East) side of Hwy 6 between HWY 59 and Town Center Blvd.
Today, Sunday, October 29th, there will be a service of prayer in the chapel in support of those who will pub-licly witness in the LIFE CHAIN on HW6. The service will start at 1:30 p.m. with a blessing for those who will go to the highway. From 2:00 p.m. till 3:30 p.m., the service will include the Silver Rose sponsored by the Columbian Squires and the Knights of Columbus. At 4:00 p.m., one of the witnesses will come from HW 6 and give a report on the LIFE CHAIN event. All are invited to join in prayer for the end of abortion and of all the attacks on human life.
Please Pray For . . .
The following couple will celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony at St. Justin Martyr.
November 3 James Tang & Linh Thy Doan
Our altar flowers this week were donated For The Special Intention
of Arturo Gonzales, Jr.
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News About the Mavericks
November 3 – Friday – 9:00 a.m. – First Friday Mass to be offered for deceased Maverick members. Break-fast at The Egg and I, 14079 Memorial Drive. November 4 – Saturday – 11:30 a.m. – SW Senior Senate Appreciation Luncheon at St. Cyril’s. This year’s honorees are members Lupe and Raymond Torres. Tickets must have been purchased in advance. November 6 – Monday – Bus trip to Brenham. Will have a guided tour of Independence, a country town founded in 1835. Will also visit the Antique Rose Em-porium and Blue Bell Creamery Ice Cream Shop. Tour cost $6. Lunch $10 - $15. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from church parking lot. Reservations to Marge at 281-498-3413 by November 1. November 10 – Friday – Miller Outdoor Theater to see Cirque Mechanics’ performance of “Pedal Punk”. Car pool from church at 5:45 p.m. Reservations to Marge at 281-498-3413 by November 1. Looking Ahead! December 1, 2 & 3 – 3-Day trip to Central Texas. Will visit attractions in and near Waco, Cleburne and Glen Rose. Estimated cost for bus, hotel, meals and admis-sions is $350 per person. A $150 deposit is required to cover the cost of the bus and other prepaid expenses. For more information and reservations call Marge at 281-498-3413.
Social Ministry News
Saturday, October 28, is Make A Difference Day. It is the largest national day of community service. The event was created by the USA Weekend Magazine in 1992. It is celebrated each year the fourth Saturday in October. What did you do to make a difference?
Sunday, October 29, is Priesthood Sunday. This is a special day set aside to honor priesthood. Priesthood Sunday is coordinated by the USA Council of Serra International.
Pray for Father Paul, Fr. Peter and for vocations.
St. Justin Martyr Catholic Preschool News
This week the children got to cut out their Jack-o-lanterns in class. It is always fun to see them all take turns scraping the guts our of the pumpkin. It is a great opportunity for them to learn about seeds and growing. We will cook and eat some of the seeds and plant the rest. Don’t forget our Trunk or Treat event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 31. It will be out front in the parking lot from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please join us.
Daughters of Isabella
The following ladies were recently elected as our new officers for the next two years.
Regent Mary Christo Vice Regent Susan Leonhard Past Regent Nan DeGhelder Financial Secretary Vera Rabalais Recording Secretary Cathy Fields Treasurer Shirley Price Scribe Mary Helen Cisneros Chancellor Elaine Rossi Auditor 1 Joanne Radford Auditor 2 Marilyn Jones
November Events: November 4 - Rosary at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel, Corpo-rate Communion during Mass, dinner afterward. November 6 - We will fill gift boxes for the ladies of Angela House. November 13 - Our next meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Knights of Columbus-SJM Council 8293
The Knights thank our parishioners for supporting our efforts to raise money for our Scholarship Fund by buy-ing breakfast food this Sunday after Mass.
All Parishioners, friends and neighbors are invited to do a VA Hospital visit on November 5. Call Grand Knight Michael Akiboh at 281-707-4444.
We are accepting old Flags for retirement. Please bring them in.
Upcoming Events:
October 29 - KC’s Breakfast sales. Officers meeting at 11:00 a.m.
November 2 - All Souls Day KC Business meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
November 5 - KC VA visit at 7:00 a.m.
November 11 - KC Scout Flag Retirement, 6:30 p.m.
Parish Life
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Parish Life St. Justin’s Young Adult Group
Are you, your child, or your grandchild between 18 and 35ish? Join the Young Adult Community for faith and fellowship. October 28 - Masquerade and Costume Ball. Join us the parish in this Halloween celebration. October 29 - Life Chain. Join us the parish in this great Pro-Life event. October 31 - Halloween Party. Join us for tricks and treats in CFC 211 (Library) as we celebrate all hallow's eve. November 7 - Bible Study. Join us in CFC 211 (Library) as we enjoy snacks and explore the readings for the week. November 14 - Why Evil Exists? Join us in CFC 211 (library) as we learn and discuss various views on why evil exists. Questions, call Robert Ontko at 832-372-9928. The Prayer Blanket / Prayer Shawl Ministry
We hold monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 7, in the CFC Building Room No. 110. We gather to sew, knit and crochet blankets and shawls and to teach those who want to learn.
We provide fabric, yarn and the tools to work with. This is a great ministry for those who want to work from home as you can just pick up materials as needed. You can also participate by donating yarn and fabric (preferably cotton/flannel; however any donation is welcome). Questions, please call Guadalupe V. Mussio at 281-896-4368. God Bless!
A Stewardship Prayer
Jesus, I give my whole life to you, I thank you for creat-ing me, dying for me, and rising for me.
Please give me a spirit of service and love so I can pour out myself for others as you did for me.
In gratitude, I offer myself to you, asking for the grace to keep you first in my heart.
Help me to use everything You have given me to serve You, my parish, and all those around me. Amen
Solemnity of All Saints
Vigil Mass on October 31, at 7:00 p.m.
November 1
6:00 a.m. - Mass 9:00 a.m. - Mass
7:00 p.m. - Multicultural Mass
If you are a St. Justin Martyr Liturgical Minister please consider serving at Mass. Sign-up in the brides-room.
All Souls Celebration - November 2
The commemoration of all the faithful departed will be observed at Forest Park Cemetery, Westheimer and Dairy Ashford, with a Rosary November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. in the Cemetery Chapel.
Following the Rosary, the priests and deacons of St. Justin Martyr will visit and bless the graves of those whose loved ones are in attendance.
Masses will also be held at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at St. Justin Martyr.
Priest Hood Sunday
October 29 is the day set aside to celebrate and extend our thanks and prayers to the priests who serve our Archdiocese in so many ways. We invite you to give the priests you know a simple thank you on this day, or offer a spiritual bouquet (the offering of Rosaries, Masses or Holy Hours).
To print out a card for this occasion, please go to www.houstonvocations.com/priesthood-Sunday.
National Vocation Awareness Week November 5 - 11
The Office of Vocations of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston invites all Catholics to raise awareness of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life, during National Vocations Week. This is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations through prayer and education.
For ideas on classroom lessons, family activities and prayers visit www.usccb.org/vocations.
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Middle and High School
Youth Ministry
For more information about youth events and activities contact:
Vacant, Coordinator of
Youth Ministries
281-902-5710
Information is also available on the Youth Ministry page of the parish
The Office of Youth Ministry will be hosting a day of reflection for CCE students in Confirmation Preparation Class 1. It will be hosted in the parish hall on November 18, from
3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saint Justin Martyr Youth
Children ages 3-Kinder:
We have a program for you! Little Church takes place during the
10:00 AM Mass on Sundays.
Please contact the CCE office to register. We hope to see you
Next sacrament class is November 4 from 12-2 PM. Please check calendar for
sacrament class dates.
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INFORMATION SHEET: Church name & address St. Justin Martyr #515169 13350 Ashford Point Drive Houston, Texas 77082 Contact person: Martha Martin @ 281-556-5116 Software used: Win 7, MSPub 2010, AA-9 Date of publication: October 29, 2017 (Sunday’s date) Number of pages transmitted: Cover + 7 text pages + this page = 9 (2 ad pages) Special instructions for Production:
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