St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston Contact Information 18223 Point Lookout Dr. Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594 281-333-3891 / Fax 281-333-3815 www.stpaulcatholic.org Office Hours Mon – Thur 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Clergy Pastor, Rev. Wencil Pavlovsky Ext 325 Rev. James Bradley Retired Deacon Scott Daniel Ext 337 Deacon Arturo Monterrubio Ext 337 Deacon Servando Rojas Ext 337 Deacon Jim Lockwood Retired Pastoral Staff Adult Faith Formation Ext 328 Heidi Clark 281-957-7324 Children’s Ministry Ext 339 Sara Fontana 281-957-7327 Early Childhood Program Ext 340 Vicky Kuehnel 281-333-0176 Liturgical/Music Ministry Ext 333 Joyce Lubofsky 281-333-3891 Multicultural Ministry Ext 321 Miriam Escobar 281-957-7328 Youth Ministry Ext 301 Kathy Giannini 281-957-7320 Business Manager Ext 330 Maria Conner 281-957-7323 Bookkeeper Ext 341 Wendy Salas 281-957-7325 Facilities/Maintenance Ext 343 Alex Pabon 281-957-7332 Parish Office Coordinator Ext 323 Lupe Gonzalez 281-957-7322 Welcome Center Ext 300 Esperanza Monterrubio 281-957-7329 Gabriel Project Ext 338 Parish based crisis pregnancy ministry Society of St. Vincent de Paul 281-333-2509 Office and Food Pantry Hours Tue & Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Thur 6 PM – 8 PM Appointment required for Financial Assistance NOTE: Please contact parish office for current Mass schedule NOTA: Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial para el horario vigente Reconciliation Tues/Thur 5:30-6:30 PM Martes y Jueves 5:30-6:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration Continuously in the Chapel 6:00 PM Sun – 8:30 AM Sat Our Parish Mission We are a growing and diverse community with a small parish feel. United in prayer and worship, we reach out to others, leading and serving as one with Christ. Nuestra Misión Parroquial Somos una comunidad creciente y diversa, y nos relacionamos como que estamos en casa, entre familia. Unidos en oración y adoración, nos acercamos a los demás, guiando y sirviendo, como uno con Cristo.
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St. Paul the Apostle Catholic ChurchArchdiocese of Galveston Houston
Contact Information 18223 Point Lookout Dr.
Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594 281-333-3891 / Fax 281-333-3815
www.stpaulcatholic.org
Office Hours Mon – Thur 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Clergy Pastor, Rev. Wencil Pavlovsky Ext 325 Rev. James Bradley RetiredDeacon Scott Daniel Ext 337 Deacon Arturo Monterrubio Ext 337 Deacon Servando Rojas Ext 337 Deacon Jim Lockwood Retired
Pastoral Staff Adult Faith Formation Ext 328
Heidi Clark 281-957-7324 Children’s Ministry Ext 339
Sara Fontana 281-957-7327Early Childhood Program Ext 340
NOTE: Please contact parish office for current Mass schedule
NOTA: Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial para el horario vigente
Reconciliation Tues/Thur 5:30-6:30 PM Martes y Jueves 5:30-6:30 PM
Eucharistic Adoration Continuously in the Chapel 6:00 PM Sun – 8:30 AM Sat
Our Parish Mission We are a growing and diverse community with a small parish
feel. United in prayer and worship, we reach out to others, leading and serving as one with Christ.
Nuestra Misión Parroquial Somos una comunidad creciente y diversa, y nos relacionamos como que estamos en casa, entre familia. Unidos en oración y
adoración, nos acercamos a los demás, guiando y sirviendo, como uno con Cristo.
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2020 Diocesan Services Fund DSF DSF participation enables us to impact the lives of thousands and thousands of our Archdiocese brothers and sisters through the evangelizing, healing, nurturing, and pastoral ministries of the Church.
Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos 2020 Participar en el “DSF” nos permite hacer la diferencia en la vida de miles y miles de hermanos y hermanas en nuestra arquidiócesis, evangelizando, sanando, apoyando y realizando ministerios pastorales de la iglesia.
Latest ECP Update Out of an abundance of caution for the health of your children and family and for our staff; with the number of new cases of COVID-19 increasing rapidly in our area and with hospitalizations due to COVID-19 also increasing daily, Father Wencil after consultation with the parish Pastoral and Finance Councils has decided that ECP will resume in the new school year if possible and not beforehand. Thank you for your patience, understanding and confidence in our ECP program and staff. God bless us all with good health.
Nuevo Aviso del ECP
Tomando todas las medidas de precaución para la salud de sus hijos y familiares y para nuestro personal; con el número de nuevos casos de COVID-19 aumentando rápidamente en nuestra área y con hospitalizaciones debido a COVID-19 también aumentando diariamente, el Padre Wencil después de consultar con el Concilio Pastoral y de Finanzas ha decidido que el ECP se reanudará hasta el nuevo año escolar si es posible y no antes. Gracias por su paciencia, comprensión y confianza en nuestro programa ECP y el personal. Dios nos bendiga a todos con buena salud.
Please pray for the repose soul of Sam Costello
The Candles burn in loving memory of Don Thorson & Larry Nodarse
at the request of their Families
Monthly Financial Stewardship- June Administración Financiera Mensual- Junio
Faithdirect Online. $ 32,875.00 En Línea por medio de Faithdirect
Monthly Loan Payment $ 15,000.00 Préstamo mensual del Edificio building Fund $8,344.00 Donaciones para la deuda del edificio
2020 DSF $ 130,000.00 2020 DSF
Pledged to Date (*161 Parishioners) $ 063,810.00 Prometido al Día (*161 feligreses)Paid to Date $ 048,629.00 Pagado al Día
*Increases as parishioners Respond to Archdiocese Appeal.
*La cantidad aumenta cada que los feligreses responden a la campaña de la Arquidiócesis
IGNITE (4-year goal) $1,143,410.00 ENCIENDE (Meta de 4 Años) Pledged to Date (122 Parishioners) $ 369,409.00 Prometido al Día (122 feligreses)Paid to Date $ 151,950.00 Pagado al Día
For easy on-line giving to offertory, ministries and maintenance of our Spiritual Home visit www.faithdirect.net to sign up. St. Paul the Apostle Church Code TX596.
Para donaciones en línea para las ofrendas, ministerios y mantenimiento de nuestro Hogar Espiritual, visite www.faithdirect.net para registrarse. Código
TX596 para la iglesia de San Pablo el Apóstol.
FINANCE COUNCIL
The Finance Council assists the Pastor in a consultative role with
administration of parish goods, encouraging
support of Parish and Archdiocesan
stewardship programs for Time, Talent and
Treasure. For more info contact the Finance
Council at FinanceCouncil@stpaul
catholic.org 2020 Members
Fr. Wencil Pavlovsky Chima Akanwa Maria Conner Jesus Adame
Cynthia Lopez Stephanie Colelli
Kathy Tamer Diana Tran PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council is a representative body of the faithful, whose focus is on the parish community and fostering the mission of the Church. It is presided over by the Pastor, with members assisting in a consultative basis to represent the interests and spiritual well-being of the parish. For more information, contact the Pastoral Council at [email protected].
Jase Foley Health & Recovery Thekla Adam George Rogers Cancer Kathleen Stellato Michael Kenney Healing Kathleen Stellato Bob Fucci COVID-19 & MS Kathleen Stellato Queeni Elizabeth Grace Healing Abby Dias Ann Keiser Recovery Denise Skirde Jeff Volmut Healing Lynn Krupicka Marie Meyer Healing Denise Skride Joe Gonzalez Healing Juanita Renfrew Mary Krnavek Healing James Krnavek Concetta & Doug Spiritual Healing Nick & Maria Scotto Presy Carrera Healing Aurea Santa Ana Carrera
Jan Sebastian Healing Denise Skride Aurora Romero Healing Denise Skride Kami Silva Healing David & Luz Silva
Rose Mary Peters Healing Terry Parker Tom Kasmierkiy Healing Terry Parker Robert Ruiz Healing Gracie Martinez Karen Sazud Healing Jason Zazud Michael Schroeder Spiritual Healing Judith Crowley John Crowley Spiritual Healing Judith Crowley Marie Meyer Surgery & Recovery Joann Cox Joseph & Harper Thanksgiving Kathleen Khoury Debbie Wilson Healing Maria Lorenzo
Welcome to Youth Ministry “…dedicated to bringing teens into relationship with Jesus Christ, and empowering young people to become disciples of Him in their everyday life through
study of scripture, catechesis and service…” Youth Ministry
SAVE THE DATE!!! Sunday, July 26th, let’s celebrate
our Seniors.. Get in touch with Kathy for more
details Last day to register, July 5
¡APARTA LA FECHA! El domingo 26 de julio, celebremos a nuestros
“Seniors” de High School.. Ponte en contacto con Kathy para más detalles..
Último día para registrarse, 5 de julio
What can we learn from today’s Gospel?…. Jesus explains He must be number one in our lives before all others, even our parents. He knows that following Him is not an easy path, but our eternal
reward is worth any sacrifice. Teens, be the light of the world for all to see!
Encourage each other to stand up for our faith and each other.
O God, who through the grace of adoption chose us to be children of light, grant, we pray, that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error but always be seen to stand in the bright light of truth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
¿Qué podemos aprender del Evangelio de hoy?.
Jesús explica que Él debe ser el número uno en nuestras vidas antes que todos los demás, incluso nuestros padres. Él sabe que seguirlo no es un camino fácil, pero nuestra
recompensa eterna vale cualquier sacrificio. ¡Adolescentes, sean la luz del mundo para que todos la
vean! Anímense unos a otros a defender nuestra fe.
Oh Dios, que por la gracia de la adopción nos elegiste para ser hijos de la luz, oramos que nos concedas, no involucrarnos en la oscuridad del error, sino siempre estar delante de la luz de la verdad. Te lo pedimos por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, y es Dios, por los siglos de los siglos.
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Adult Ministry and Faith Formation: Because our faith is too rich and too beautiful to have ever learned it all…
Adult faith formation at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is centered around the understanding that living “The Way” taught by Jesus Christ is a life-long, evolving journey, involving both effort and decision. To enable adults to explore the faith and deepen their knowledge of God’s Word, we provide many opportunities to come together in a learning environment. As a diverse community with a small parish feel, we know it is important to walk that journey with others and to share what we have learned along the way.
Adult Ministry at St. Paul’s—Meeting you Wherever you Are
St. Paul’s offers a wide variety of ministries and programs to help community members grow in faith regardless of where they are on their journeys. If you are someone just returning to the faith, we have a small group for you. If you are interested in learning more about becoming Catholic, we have something for you, too. If you are active in your faith but feel like you have still more growth to achieve, we have programs for you, too. All these programs are being offered online using Zoom. If you have a need that you think we aren’t meeting, let us know so we can work together to help accomplish that. Contact Heidi for more info: [email protected] or 281-333-3891, ext. 328.
For those Considering Catholicism Our RCIA program is created specifically to welcome seekers at any time throughout the year. If you feel like God is calling you to learn more about becoming Catholic, now is a great time to respond to that call. Our RCIA program is currently meeting online, and we have options to help regardless of what your availability might be. Contact Heidi at [email protected] or call 281-333-3891, ext. 328.
Gathering Place Goes Drive-Thru: Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
The Gathering Place, our free monthly day activity program for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, has not been able to meet since March. This has left many families to deal with the complexities of caregiving on their own, without support or respite. Our St. Paul Gathering Team came up with a fun plan to offer a drive-thru Gathering Place experience in the parking lot last week. Volunteers staffed contactless stations where our friends participated in fun games from the safety of their own cars. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and other members of the wider NASA community for coming together to make this possible.
Congratulations, New Catholics! In the last several weeks, we joyfully have welcomed nine new Catholics who, after completing their journeys through RCIA, have either been baptized into the faith or made Professions of Faith after having been baptized in another religion. We are grateful for the beauty and richness that each of these individuals brings to our faith community. Congratulations Dylan Chagoya, Virginia Frank, Adelynne Guerra, Matt Higgs, Estevan Leyva, Rey Lopez, Steven Murray, Michael Karousos, and Josue Parr.
Updates from ACTS Regular ACTS events have been an ongoing part of community life at St. Paul’s for 15 years. Except for a brief interruption following Hurricane Harvey, this is the first time that our church community has had to postpone a significant portion of the ministerial and community events that ACTS offers our parish family. To date, the women’s July retreat in English, the men’s September retreat in English, and the annual Men Who Cook fund raiser have all been cancelled or postponed. The ACTS Core Team agreed that keeping the health and well-being of community members is of utmost importance. Team members are working on an alternative community building event for everyone and also are committed to supporting our annual parish festival in every way possible.
Men’s Friday Rise Continues Despite the need for social distancing, many groups and ministries continue to meet online and in other, creative ways. Among them is the weekly men’s Rise group which meets online via Zoom from 7-8 a.m. on Friday mornings. They discuss that weekend’s scripture readings, opportunities for service, and share aspects of their faith journeys. If you’d like more information about joining them, contact Marcus at 832-250-3897 or Brian at 713-560-8412. Newcomers are always welcome!
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Children’s Ministry Partnering with parents to keep
the light of faith burning
For information call Sara Fontana 281.333.3891 Ext. 339 or e-mail [email protected].
CATECHISM (CCE) REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021
Faith is the greatest gift you can give your child and we look forward to partnering with
you in keeping the Baptismal vow you made to keep the light of faith burning in your child.
In this time of pandemic one certainty we have
is God's love for us. We are committed to assisting you in sharing that love of God and
our Catholic faith with your children. We will be prudent and cautious in providing
Catechism classes and when classes or gatherings are not possible, we will provide
tools for you to use at home. ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!
https://www.stpaulcatholic.org/cce-registration
First Communion Dates have been set!
AUGUST 1 10:30am
In English. Parents, a
flocknote has been sent out to let you know more details.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT –
PARENTS! The video used by all volunteers for safe environment can assist you talking with your kids about safety on the internet and when they are not with you. It will also give you tips on watching for warning signs. You as parents are encouraged to go through this very well done video training and process on how to keep your children and all of our children safe from sexual abuse. https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/
VBS has gone virtual! Due to the Covid-19 situation, we have changed
the way we are doing Vacation Bible School. Yes,
it's virtual but we will supply you materials, a
booklet for each registered child, a t-shirt for
each child and guidance the whole way. Your
children will go on an awesome adventure
through the Bible that will equip them to follow
Jesus as compassionate peacemakers and find
peace even amidst pandemics and
pandemonium!
CHAOS
to
PEACE A virtual VBS to help participants discover
GOD'S WAY of peace!
JULY 27-31
Only $25 per child! Each child receives t-shirt, booklet and all materials needed for the week! We provide
guidance and videos throughout the week! Register online…
Las primeras comuniones se llevarán a cabo los fines de semana del 8 y 15 de
agosto.
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“Extiende la misericordia hacia los demás, para que no haya nadie a quien conozcas sin ayudar...”
– St. Vicente de Paul
Junto con seis amigos, el Beato Frédéric Ozanam fundo la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul en 1833. Usando una bolsa negra, los amigos tomaron una colecta secreta para apoyar sus actividades caritativas. Pasaron la bolsa de persona a persona hasta que cada uno dio lo que podía. Debido a que la Sociedad no recibe fondos del DSF, el Obispo Morkovsky nos permitió tener la primera Colecta Anual de la Bolsa Negra en 1970; 50 años después, continuamos con esta tradición. Por favor apoye nuestra Colecta Anual de la Bolsa Negra este 11-12 de Julio de 2020.
Abramos nuestros corazones: el incesante llamado al amor carta pastoral contra el
racismo
Oración para superar el racismo
María, amiga y madre de todos, a través de tu Hijo Dios ha encontrado un camino para unirse a todos los seres humanos, llamados a ser un solo pueblo, hermanas y hermanos entre sí. Pedimos tu ayuda al recurrir a tu Hijo, buscando el perdón por las veces en que hemos fallado en amarnos y respetarnos. Pedimos tu ayuda para obtener de tu Hijo la gracia que necesitamos para vencer el mal del racismo y construir una sociedad justa. Pedimos tu ayuda para seguir a tu Hijo, para que el prejuicio y la animosidad no infecten ya nuestras mentes o corazones sino que sean reemplazados por el amor que respeta la dignidad de cada persona. Madre de la Iglesia, el Espíritu de tu Hijo Jesús alienta nuestros corazones: Ruega por nosotros. Amén www.usccb.org/racism
Padre Wencil: Feliz Aniversario #29 de su Ordenación Sacerdotal.
“Un buen pastor, un pastor según el corazón de Dios, es el tesoro más grande que el buen Dios puede conceder a una parroquia, y uno de los dones más preciosos de la misericordia divina. El sacerdocio es el amor del Corazón de Jesús.” San John
Mary Vianney
Reflexión 13º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Que usemos nuestros dones de la forma en que Dios lo tenía planeado para cada uno de nosotros. "... el que no toma su cruz y me sigue no es digno de mí." Mt 10:38 "El mundo te
ofrece consuelo. Pero no fuiste hecho para la comodidad, fuiste hecho para la grandeza”. La "comodidad" me pone a mí de primero. "Tomar tu cruz y seguir a Jesús" pone a Dios y a los demás primero. ¡Por qué conformarse con la comodidad cuando puedes alcanzar la grandeza! ¡Toma tu cruz, pídele a Jesús que te guíe a usar tus dones y vive la vida que Dios planeó para ti! Papa Benedicto XVI
Las Oficinas de St. Paul estarán cerradas el viernes 3 de julio
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Café Catholica ONLINE: Summer 2020
The Café Catholica summer series is open to all young adults (ages 18-39) and features dynamic speakers, prayer, and connection. Café Catholica is held on for four Mondays in July from 7:00-8:30 p.m. This year’s theme is: Fully Alive. Speakers listed below. Due to concerns with COVID-19, this year’s program will be held online. Registration is free, but donations are accepted. To register go to: https://bit.ly/CafeCatholica2020
July 6: Loving Fully: Complicated, Simple, Possible Matt & Stephanie Regitz, Survive and Thrive Ministry July 13: Full Life for All Jennifer Carr Allmon, Executive Director of Texas Catholic Conference July 20: Fully Alive in the Eucharist Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston July 27: SPIRIT NIGHT: Full of Joy: Missionary Discipleship Bob Rice, Professor from Franciscan University of Steubenville
For more information contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at
“Extend mercy toward others, so there can be no one whom you meet without helping…” – St. Vincent de Paul
In 1833, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul along with 6 friends. To fund the activities to help the poor, they took a secret collection using a black bag. They passed it from person to person until each one had given their share. Because the Society does not receive DSF funding, Bishop Markovsky allowed us to have our first Black Bag collection in 1970; 50 years later, we continue the tradition of the Black Bag Collection. We ask that you to join and donate to our Annual Black Bag Collection July 11-12, 2020.
Stewardship Reflection
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time That we use our gifts in the way that God intended for us.us. “…whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” Mt 10:38 “The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness”. “Comfort” puts me first. “Picking up your cross and following Jesus” puts God and others first. Why settle for comfort when you can achieve greatness! Pick up your cross, ask Jesus for guidance on using your gifts and live the life God intended for you! Pope Benedict XVI
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St. Paul the Apostle Knight’s News
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A New Option to Joining Knights of Columbus: Are you considering joining the Knights of Columbus but do not have the time due to family or work concerns? You might consider joining the Knights of Columbus Online; at www.kofc.org/join, JOIN US.
On June 2nd at our Council meeting, New Council Officers have been voted in. Congratulations to the new Officer: Grand Knight; Tony Quezada, Deputy Grand Knight; Brian Walters, Chaplain; Rev. Fr. James Bradley, Chancellor; Carl Conder, Recorder; Preston Broesche, Treasurer; Joe Martin, Financial Secretary; Paul Thomas, Advocate; Louis Nguyen, Warden; A. J. Delhomme, Inside Guard; John Bogar, Outside Guard; Daryl Malone, 1 Year Trustee; Philip Augustine, 2 Year Trustee; Jim McBarron, 3 Year Trustee; Thomas Respondek
Happy 29th anniversary Fr. Wencil on your Priestly Ordination.
“A good shepherd, a pastor after God’s heart, is the greatest treasure which the good Lord can grant to a parish and one of the most precious gifts of divine mercy. The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.” St. John Mary Vianney
The St. Paul the Apostle Church Office will be CLOSED Friday, July 3
