St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 18223 Point Lookout Dr. Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594 281-333-3891 / Fax: 281-333-3815 www.stpaulcatholic.org Monday – Thursday Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m., M-F) The Clergy Staff Rev. Wencil Pavlovsky (Ext. 325) Pastor Deacon Jim Lockwood (281-381-1081) Deacon Arturo Monterrubio (713-741-8709) The Pastoral Staff Heidi Clark, (Ext. 328) Adult Faith Formation Sara Fontana (Ext. 339) Children’s Ministry Vicky Kuehnel, (Ext. 340) Early Childhood Program Joyce Lubofsky, (Ext. 333) Liturgical Ministry Esperanza Monterrubio, (Ext. 321) Multicultural Ministry David Rofrano, (Ext. 332) Music Ministry Katie Mahoney, (Ext. 301) Youth Ministry Maria Conner, (Ext. 330) Business Manager Theresa Waller, (Ext. 341) Bookkeeper Michael Centanni, (Ext. 343) Facilities Director Laura Ruzicka, (Ext. 323) Parish Secretary Elena Capetillo (Ext. 302) Assistant Secretary Gabriel Project (Ext. 338) Parish-based crisis pregnancy ministry Society of St. Vincent de Paul (281-333-2509) Office Hours: Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Thursday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Appointment required for Financial Assistance but not for Food Pantry. We Celebrate the Eucharist Weekday: Mass in English Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Jueves (Thursday) a las 7:00 p.m. Weekend: Mass in English Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Domingo (Sunday) a las 12:00 Mediodía Confessions: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Continuously in the Chapel 6:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday
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St. Paul the Apostle
Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
18223 Point Lookout Dr. Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594
Appointment required for Financial Assistance but not for Food Pantry.
We Celebrate the Eucharist Weekday: Mass in English
Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Jueves (Thursday) a las 7:00 p.m.
Weekend: Mass in English Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Domingo (Sunday) a las 12:00 Mediodía
Confessions: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Continuously in the Chapel 6:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday
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Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes! We invite you to help our parish save money by giving
up your offertory envelopes this Lent and instead enrolling with Faith Direct. Signing up for online giving provides St. Paul the Apostle with consistent support and simplifies your giving, as well as helps the environment by reducing the use of paper envelopes. Join us in giving up envelopes this Lenten season! You can quickly sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: TX596, or by mailing an enrollment form available in the parish office. Fr. Wencil
Ayunar. Orar. ¡Renunciar sus sobres! Los invitamos a ayudar a nuestra parroquia a ahorrar dinero renunciando sus sobres de ofertorio esta Cuaresma y en lugar de inscribiéndose con Faith Direct. Las donaciones en línea ofrecen a San Pablo el Apóstol con el apoyo constante y simplifica su entrega, así como ayuda al medio ambiente reduciendo el uso de sobres de papel. ¡Únase a nosotros en renunciando sobres está Cuaresma!
Puede inscribirse rápidamente en línea por www.faithdirect.net usando el código de nuestra iglesia: TX596, o enviando por correo un formulario de inscripción disponible en la oficina parroquial. Bendiciones, Padre Wencil
If you would like to make a contribution, in memory of a loved one for our Easter Flowers, please use your flower donation envelope or you may place your donation in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish Office. Please mark your envelope and/or check memo EASTER FLOWERS. Thank You
Book of Memorials
In our desire to acknowledge the contributions given by members of the St. Paul the Apostle family in the building of our new church we are creating a “Book of Gratitude”. Our first step is to verify that the memorial items that were funded by generous parishioners are correctly acknowledged. As of Ash Wednesday, February 10, a binder titled “Book of Memorials” was placed at the narthex. Please refer to this binder if you donated toward a memorial item to verify your information. Please contact Maria Conner at 281.333.3891 Ext. 330 or [email protected] if you have questions or comments.
Fr. Wencil, We wish you many blessings and good health as you celebrate your birthday. With
much love and appreciation, Your St. Paul Family
March 6 Financial Stewardship Administración Financiera de 6 de marzo
Contributions $ 15,371.09 Contribuciones
Regular $ 15,371.09 Regulares No On line deductions this period. $ 0.00 No Habrá Deducciones De Línea Durante Este
Periodo.
Building Loan Payment $ 36,900.34 Préstamo del Edificio February Capital Campaign Donations $ 28,571.23 Donaciones de la Campaña Capital de febrero Deficit funded from end of year donations $ 8,329.11 Déficit financiado por Fondos de fin de ano
2016 DSF $ 130,000** 2016 DSF
Pledged To Date (*129 Parishioners) $ 52,823* Prometido al Día (*129 feligreses )
Paid To Date $ 29,019 Pagado al Día *Increases as parishioners Respond to
Archdiocese Appeal. **Half of all amounts donated over the
$130,000 goal are applied to our building debt. The other half will go
into Archdiocese DSF accounts.
*Número aumenta a lo que feligreses responden al apelación de la Arquidiócesis **La mitad de todos fondos donados sobre el objetivo de $130,000 serán aplicados a la deuda de nuestro edificio. El resto se destinara a cuentas de DSF de la Arquidiócesis.
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 [email protected]
2016 Members Fr. Wencil Pavlovsky Chima Akanwa Maria Conner Jim Daniel Ramiro Novoa Clemente Quinatana 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].
2016 Members Jesus Adame Judith Crowley Mario Moreno Carlos Parra Demetrio Quezada Brenda Sanzone Cruz Torres Yvonne Vigue-Rodi Aaron Walz Susan Wells Barbara Wirth Regis Wrobleski
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Readings & Mass Intentions ♦ Lecturas Y Intenciónes de Misa (3/13/2016 – 3/19/2016)
Sunday (Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11) Fifth Sunday Of Lent 9:00 AM Casmus Family, Robyn Gardner, †Mark Casmus 12:00 PM Restauración de Hogar 5:00 PM †Scott Rosenbaum, Fr. Wencil, †Peter Ruszkowski Monday (Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; Jn 8:12-20)
No Mass Tuesday (Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30) 8:30 AM †Soledad Fernandez, †Virgilio Rivera Wednesday (Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42) 8:30 AM †Dorothy Knapko Thursday (Gen 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59) St. Patrick, Bishop 8:30 AM Fr. Wencil Pavlovsky, †Mike McGee, †John O’Neill 7:00 PM †Ann Maria Saavedra Friday (Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42) St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop
and Doctor of the Church 8:30 AM Austin Tom Saturday (2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rm 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21,
24a or Lk 2:41-51a) St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil: (Lk 19:28-40; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56 or 23:1-49)
8:30 AM †Ray Daves 5:00 PM †Ray Daves, †William & Matilda Vadas
Please Pray For: Cheryl Seids, Bettye Beason, Kon Delang, Nelda Zamora, Nelda Davila, Beverly Bubenik, Maite Evangelista, Kelly Barton, Donald Walker, Jo Michael, Bill & June Jung, Jerome & Bernadine Berend, John Ryan, Gerald Berend, Carol Weide, Wynne Gillen, Donna Bova, Bill & Beverly Mann, Victoria Chavez, Mercedes Lopez, Barbara Williams, Ivy Dsouza, Kevin Krengle, Darin Clark, Clarence Billett, Joseph Ulloa, Beverly & Ken Tiger, Kristen Scott, Allison Schneider, Tony Falcon, Joyce Curtner, Marichu Arcilla Maullon-Asprer, Valerie Parisi, Lucio Martinez, Eduardo Gasca, Heather Valarino, Gerald Rivera, Ann Kuehnel, Martin Olson, Presy Carrera, Sharon Lee, Tom Halle, Leonel Garcia, Ellen & Sue Guy, Josie Travalos, Ray Fernandez, Carlotta Del Campo, Brittney Maynard, Daniel Adcock, Ernesto Rumbaoa, Frank O’Connor, Raymond Ciak, Wendy Wells, Chan Finch, Joe Garcia, Marcial Bacani, Donna Ruggerieri, Jackie Christ, David Scott, Paul Miller, Madge Bualexanderduan, Raymond Fernandez, Connie Fernandez, Margaret Escobedo, Bobby Lopez, Nancy Ware, Trace Cook, Julia Brown, Mary Kyle, Kenneth Parker, Daniel Parker, Betty Jean Herron, Gladys Galloway, Maria William Swenson, Allison Hawthorne Swenson, Bernie Brabant, Mary Lee Knight, Rose Miller, Austin Gerry, Linda Buckminster, Betty Quebedeaux, Dr. Frank Greytok, John Turco, Jerry Ozment, Jack Scarmardi, Edril Phillips, Judy Ganske, Josefina Saenz, Eloisa Allen, Betty Johnson, Kristin Scott, Alice Jean Pursell, Estela Narvaez, Marcos Jimenez, Rebecca Brooklier, Anna Feiaiullo, Dorothy Breidenstein, Alan Harvey, Karen Savko,, Antoinette Fossatti, Angelica Mendoza, Ed Baca, Liz, Jeremiah & Justin DeLeon, Wendy Mattingly, Tom Leahy, Norma Bischel, Sherry Sullivan, Isaiah Pina, Edward Templin, Patti DiCostanza, John & Carmen Heckler, Brian Lee, Emily Weiss, Pam Collins, Deanna Stellato, Verr Soltes, Soledad Martinez, Darius Riley, Peggy Vargas, Louise Temple, Angela Porter, Blanche Riel, Verena Costello, Claire Cavetti, Chris Hebert, Thomas Frasier, Minnie Hill-Honor, David Cabrera, James John, Sarah Marcela Poole, Audrey Cegielski, Alma Andreason, Janie Torres, Evarist Coryat, Robin Schultz, Barbara Hanselkar, Joann Nelson, Jackie Lucas, Maria Aparecida, Teixeira de Silva, Victorino Tacorda, and Maria Hernandez
NOTE: In order to maintain an updated Prayer List, we are removing names that have been on the prayer list longer than two months. Please call the parish office, 281.333.3891 to keep a name, add a name, or remove your name from the list.
Ministerio Multicultural
“Ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo, y cada uno en su lugar es parte de él.” (1 Cor. 12:27)
Para más información acerca de este ministerio comuníquese con Esperanza Monterrubio a [email protected]
o al 281.333.3891 Ext 321.
QUINTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA La resurrección de Lázaro.
Jesús le respondió: ¿“No te he dicho que, si crees verás la gloria de Dios? Y quitaron la piedra. Juan 11:40-41 Al decir esto, gritó con fuerte voz: “Lázaro, sal fuera.” Y salió el muerto.” Juan 11:43-44
Vía Crucis en Vivo
El grupo de jóvenes adultos “Espacio de Dios” estarán presentando el Vía Crucis en vivo el Viernes Santo de 5:15 PM a 6:45 PM.
Conmemoración de la Pasión del Señor
Comienza a las 7 PM inmediatamente después del Vía Crucis.
El altar está totalmente desnudo. El sacerdote y el diácono, revestidos de color rojo, se postran rostro en tierra, mientras todos oran en silencio.
The church candle burns in loving memory of Scott Rosenbaum at the
request of his mother, Patricia.
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LITURGY AND WORSHIP – LITURGIA Y CULTO Joyce Lubofsky [email protected]
As we enter the Fifth Week of Lent, let’s continue our look ahead to the celebration of the “TRIDUUM,” the three (tri) days (du-um) in which we participate in the greatest mysteries of our faith. According to the Church's ancient tradition, neither Mass nor the sacraments are celebrated on Good Friday or Holy Saturday. On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. We unite ourselves to our Savior, and we contemplate our own death to sin in the Death of our Lord. Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence. The Church is stripped of its adornments, the altar bare, and with the door of the empty tabernacle standing open. The liturgical observance of Christ's suffering, crucifixion and death evidently has been in existence from the earliest days of the Church. The Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion has three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. The liturgy starts as the priest, wearing red vestments, goes to the altar in silence and prostrate himself for a few moments in silent prayer, then an introductory prayer is prayed. In the Liturgy of the Word, we hear the famous Suffering Servant passage from Isaiah (52:13-53:12). Psalm 30 is the Responsorial Psalm with its refrain: "Father, I put my life in your hands." The Second Reading is from the Letter to the Hebrews, 4:14-16; 5:7-9. The Gospel Reading is the Passion according to John. The ten General Intercessions pray for the Church, the Pope, the clergy and laity of the Church, those preparing for baptism, the unity of Christians, the Jewish people, those who do not believe in Christ, those who do not believe in God, all in public office, and those in special need. Part two is the Veneration of the Cross. A cross is processed through the Church, and then venerated by the congregation. We joyfully venerate and kiss the wooden cross "on which hung the Savior of the world." The veneration of the cross on Good Friday started in Jerusalem during the 4th Century following the recovery of the True Cross by St. Helen. By the 7th Century the practice spread to the rest of the Church. During part three, Holy Communion, the altar is covered with a cloth and the ciboriums containing the Blessed Sacrament consecrated at Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper are brought to the altar. The Our Father is recited. The congregation receives Holy Communion, there is a "Prayer After Communion," and then a "Prayer Over the People," and everyone departs in silence. This solemn muted atmosphere continues until the Easter Vigil.
This Friday at 7 PM is our final Lenten celebration of the Stations of the Cross. Come join in this wonderful prayer.
Entrando a la Quinta Semana de la Cuaresma, continuamos mirar hasta la celebración del “TRIDUO”, los tres (tri) días (du-o) en que celebramos los grandes misterios de nuestra fe. Según la tradición antigua de la Iglesia, no se celebran ni misa ni los sacramentos el Viernes Santo o el Sábado Santo. El Viernes Santo, la Iglesia fija a su mirada en la Cruz en el Calvario. Cada miembro trata de entender a qué costo Cristo ha ganado nuestra redención. Nos unimos a nuestro Salvador, y contemplamos nuestra propia muerte al pecado en la muerte de nuestro Señor. El Viernes Santo es un día de ayuno y abstinencia. La Iglesia está despojada de sus adornos, el altar desnudo y con la puerta del tabernáculo vacío abierto. La celebración litúrgica del sufrimiento, crucifixión y muerte de Cristo ha estado en existencia desde los primeros tiempos de la Iglesia. La Conmemoración de la Pasión del Señor tiene tres partes: la Liturgia de la Palabra, la Veneración de la Cruz y la Sagrada Comunión. La liturgia comienza con el sacerdote, vestido en roja, va al altar en silencio, postrándose por unos momentos de oración en silencio, luego se reza una oración. En la Liturgia de la Palabra, escuchamos el pasaje famoso del Siervo Sufriente de Isaías (52:13-53: 12). Salmo 30 es el Responsorial Salmo con su refrán: "Padre, pongo mi vida en tus manos." La segunda lectura está tomada de la Carta a los Hebreos, 4:14-16; 5:7-9. El Evangelio es la Pasión según San Juan. En las diez intercesiones generales recemos por la Iglesia, el Papa, el clero y laicos de la Iglesia, los que se preparan para el bautismo, la unidad de los cristianos, el pueblo judío, aquellos que no creen en Cristo, aquellos que no creen en Dios, todo en la oficiales públicas, y los en necesidad especial. La segunda parte es la Veneración de la Cruz. Una cruz es procesada a través de la Iglesia y entonces venerada por la congregación. Nosotros alegremente veneran la cruz de madera "en el que colgó el Salvador del mundo". La veneración de la Cruz el Viernes Santo comenzó en Jerusalén en el siglo 4 después de la recuperación de la Verdadera Cruz por Santa Helena. Por el siglo VII la práctica se extendió al resto de la Iglesia. En la tercera parte, la Sagrada Comunión, el altar está cubierto con un paño y los copones que contiene el Santísimo Sacramento consagrado en la Misa de la Cena del Señor del Jueves Santo se traen al altar. Se recita el Padre Nuestro. La congregación recibe la Sagrada Comunión, hay una «Oración después de la Comunión» y luego una "Oración sobre el Pueblo", y todos salen en silencio. La atmósfera solemne y silenciosa se conserva hasta la Vigilia Pascual.
Este viernes es nuestra última cerebración Cuaresmal del Vía Crucis. ¡Vengan para experimentar esta oración excelente!
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HORARIO DE LA SEMANA SANTA
HAGAN SUS PLANES: HORARIO DE LA SEMANA SANTA
El próximo domingo es Domingo de Ramos. Favor de venir temprano para la Misa y recuerden observar las áreas marcadas en roja en que NO SE PERMITE ESTACIONARSE. Se bendecirán y distribuir los ramos para afuera de la puertas principales (si permite el tiempo) al principio de a Misa. Miércoles, 23 Marzo: Se reposará el Santísimo a las 12 PM de mediodía hasta el término de la Misa de las 8:30 AM el miércoles 30 marzo. Jueves Santo, 24 marzo: No hay Misa a las 8:30 AM. No hay confesiones. A las 7 PM, celebramos la Misa de la Cena del Señor en inglés y español, la cual concluye con la Procesión y Reposición del Santísimo en el Salón Founders’. Tendremos la oportunidad para oración individua y silenciosa hasta las 11 PM cuando celebramos un servicio de luz y lecturas acompañando a Jesús en el Jardín de Getsemaní hasta medianoche. Viernes Santo, 25 marzo: No hay Misa a las 8:30 AM. A las 3 PM celebramos la Conmemoración de la Pasión y Muerte del Señor en inglés. Celebramos la Conmemoración en español a las 7 PM. Sábado de Gloria, 26 marzo: No hay Misa a las 8:30 AM pero nos reunimos a esta hora para unirnos con la Iglesia por el mundo en reza la “Oración de la Mañana” de la Liturgia de las Horas. Celebramos los Ritos Finales de Preparación para nuestros Elegidos de RICA. A las 10 AM el P. Wencil bendecirá las canastas de Comida de la Cena de la Pascua afuera de las puertas principales. A las 8:30 PM reunimos como familia parroquial para celebrar la Vigilia de la Pascua, la noche más importante del año. Esta ceremonia bilingüe incluye el encendido del fuego nuevo y el Cirio Pascual, las Escrituras de la jornada desde la muerte hasta la vida, la celebración de los Sacramentos de Iniciación, y la Eucaristía de la Pascua. Domingo de la Resurrección, 27 marzo: Hay Misa en ingles a las 9 AM y en español a las 12 PM de mediodía. Se invitan a los niños de traer sus Canastas de la Pascua consigo a la Misa para una bendición. Favor de escribir sus nombres en la parte atrás de la canasta. No hay Misa en ingles a las 5 PM. Lunes de la Pascua, 28 marzo: Las Oficinas Parroquiales serán cerradas y como usual los lunes, no hay Misa a las 8:30 AM. Martes de la Pascua, 29 marzo: No hay ni Misa a las 8:30 AM ni confesiones a las 5:30 PM.
PLAN AHEAD: ST PAUL HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Next weekend is Palm Sunday. Please arrive early for Mass and remember to observe the red-lined NO PARKING areas. Palms will be blessed and distributed outside the main doors of the Church (weather permitting) as each Mass begins. Wednesday, March 23rd: The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed at 12 noon until after the 8:30 AM Mass on Wednesday, March 30th. Holy Thursday, March 24th: There is NO 8:30 AM Mass. There are NO Confessions. At 7 PM we will celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in English and Spanish, which will conclude with the Procession and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Founders’ Hall. Opportunity for individual silent prayer will occur until 11 PM when we celebrate a closing prayer service of lights and readings, as we accompany Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane until Midnight. Good Friday, March 25th: There is NO 8:30 AM Mass. At 3 PM we will celebrate the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Death in English. The Commemoration will be celebrated at 7 PM in Spanish. Holy Saturday, March 26th: There is NO Mass at 8:30 AM but we will gather at that hour to join the Church throughout the world to pray “Morning Prayer” from the Liturgy of the Hours. We will also celebrate the final Preparatory Rituals for our RCIA elect. At 10 AM, Father Wencil will bless baskets of Easter Dinner Food on the steps outside the main doors. At 8:30 PM, our Church Family will gather to celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter, the most important night of the year. This bilingual ceremony will include the lighting of the new fire and Paschal Candle, the Scriptures of the journey from death to life, the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation and the Easter Eucharist. Easter Sunday, March 27th: There will be Mass in English at 9 AM and in Spanish at 12 noon. Children are invited to bring their Easter Baskets to Mass (please put their names of the bottom of the baskets) to receive a special blessing. There will be NO 5 PM Mass. Easter Monday, March 28th: The Parish Offices will be closed and, as usual on Mondays, there will be NO 8:30 AM Mass.
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Adult Ministry and Faith formation: Because Our Faith is too rich and beautiful to have ever learned it ALL…
Contact Heidi Clark, Director of Adult Ministry, 281.333.3891, Ext. 328 or [email protected]
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.
Interested in being Catholic? If you or someone you know is interested in learning more
about becoming Catholic, our RCIA program is just the ticket! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process of prayer, reflection, and learning that
allows for the continual discernment of God's will. Please contact Heidi Clark, 281.333.3891 or [email protected].
April Theology on Tap Features Fr. Luke Millette
Join young adults from throughout the bay area at our monthly Theology on Tap events featuring a different speaker and topic every month. The next event features Fr. Luke Millette who will be talking about real love; it takes place on Tuesday, April 12. The group meets from 7-9 PM at Chuy’s in Webster.
Confirmation for Adults If you are an adult in need of confirmation, contact Heidi Clark for more information: [email protected].
Divorce Group Starting at St. Bernadette’s—April 4
Men and women who are seeking healing after divorce are invited to take part in a new divorce recovery program beginning Monday, April 4, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The group will meet weekly in Room 213 of the Brandsma Building, from 7 - 8:30 PM. The cost is $25, and they are using the resource The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide. Space is limited. Contact Chris at 281.486.0337.
Zumba at St. Paul Emotional and spiritual wellness is closely tied to physical wellness. Zumba is a dance fitness program designed to
make exercising FUN! Classes meet in Beck Hall or Founders Hall, depending on availability.
Thursdays at 6:45 PM Saturdays at 10 AM
“I have been given so many gifts that I decided it was time for me to be in
contact with my Giftgiver.” These are the words of a woman who recently attended an
ACTS retreat. The 60 hours spent on an ACTS retreat are a once-in-a-lifetime experience that often yield huge blessings in the lives of retreatants. Whether it’s a deeper
faith life you need, a new support system, or healing, at an ACTS retreat you’ll find sisters who won’t judge you but will love you right where you are.
The next women’s retreat is set for April 7-10 at the Christian Renewal Center in Dickinson where retreatants will stay in comfy, semi-private rooms and be catered to by a team of women who have been praying and preparing for them for more than four months. The cost of the retreat is $205, but finances should never be an obstacle to attending; scholarships are available for those who need them. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Contact Alicia Root at [email protected] for more info.
Marriage Conference-April 2 Come to the 2nd annual Together in Holiness Catholic Marriage Conference on Saturday, April 2, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church! The theme of the day is “Family as a School of Love,” and features speakers Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon,” author Emily Stimpson, and others. You’ll gain insight, inspiration, and practical guidance for making your marriage and family life a “school of love.” The cost is $45/couple or $25/individual. Childcare is available. Register at www.TogetherInHoliness.org.
Prayer Shawl Ministry St. Paul’s Prayer Shawl Ministry is in need of yarn. If you are able to donate yarn, please contact Mary Fitts at 281.486.5895. “Monetary donations cannot be accepted.” We meet every other Thursday in Parlor A from 4 – 6 PM.
Our next meeting will be March 17. The shawls are provided to those who are ill,
grieving or otherwise in need of being wrapped in our prayers.
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Happy Spring Break! We’ll see you NEXT WEEK!
Living Stations of the Cross: Rehearsal is Wednesday @6:30pm. BE ON TIME!
We’ll resume in 2 weeks! See you on March 28!!!
JR. HIGH RETREAT UPDATE: Less than a month before our retreat!!! Parents, sign your student up for this retreat. It’s all about the year of mercy and, of course, includes all of those camp things you love! Get your permission slips under the TV by the youth room!
Date: April 8-10 Cost: $145 (payment plans available)
– 129 Days to Go!!!We have an amazing group of pilgrims who will be attending WYD in Krakow, Poland with us and will be doing
monthly highlights on each of them. Please pray for our pilgrims and support them as they prepare for the journey of a lifetime!! To donate, please go to FaithDirect and select World Youth Day.
Pilgrim Profile: Katie Collier: Katie Collier was born and raised in sunny Florida with her younger sister, Kelly (the family has a thing for names beginning with “kuh”). Katie works as a NASA engineer on the next iteration of space suits—the one that will take us to Mars or beyond! She is always looking for a new adventure and keeps busy with CrossFit, swing dance, travel, bike rides, rock climbing, and backpacking. She is looking forward to the challenges, growth, and excitement of exploring a new country with millions of other young Catholics while carrying everything on her back.
Welcome to SPACE!“…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…”
Contact Katie Mahoney, Director Youth Ministry, 281.333.3891, Ext. 301 or [email protected] for more information.
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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].
NO CCE MARCH 13 – 19 SPRING BREAK NO CCE, MARCH 20 – 27 HOLY WEEK
LENTEN IDEAS FOR SPRING BREAK
1. For great activities for your kids to understand
Sara is looking for individuals who are interested in developing an effective evaluation tool and assisting in processing the evaluation. Please contact Sara if you are interested in finding out more about this important part of partnering with parents in keeping the light of faith burning!
Early Childhood Program Seeing Children Through The Eyes of God! For information contact: Vicky Kuehnel, Director [email protected] or 281.333.0176
In one school year, children spend 7800 hours at home and 900 at school. Which teacher should be the most accountable? –Jim Trelease-
We had a blast during our Go Texan Days. The children enjoyed a day filled with Rodeo art, games, making butter,
pictures on a saddle and good “Texan” fun.
Once again it is the time of year that we begin preparing for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner. We are looking for items to put in our silent or live auction. If you have anything that might help us out, call Vicky!
Dates to remember in March 11th No ECP, due to CCISD early release.
14th - 18th No classes, SPRING BREAK
23rd and 24th Easter egg hunt and parties
25th No ECP, Good Friday
28th No ECP, Easter Monday
Behold, children are a gift of the Lord. Psalm 127:3
Volume XVIII No. 1827 Fifth Sunday Of Lent March 13, 2016
Society of St. Vincent de Paul 281.333.2509
Office Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM and Thursday: 6 - 8 PM
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is the model of compassion and kindness. He shows us how to be merciful and nonjudgmental.
When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and mercy into our hearts and into the hearts of those suffering in poverty.
Thank you for your donations, both monetary and those of you who provide food for the Food Panty. The pantry is currently in need of dental hygiene products: toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss.
For our awesome Edge and Life Teen students looking for service opportunities this Lent, consider leading a donation drive for items that are always in need in the SVdP Pantry: Toiletries: bathroom tissue, Kleenex, dental hygiene
products, soap, shampoo Diapers Rice and dried beans Protein: Canned tuna or chicken Laundry soap
Thank you!
Upcoming Conference Meetings, 7 PM @ St. Paul March 9, 2016 March 23, 2016
BAY AREA LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES-7:00 PM (SERVICIOS DE PENITENCIA a las 7:00 PM)
St. Paul (Nassau Bay) – Tue, March 15 St. Hyacinth (Deer Park) – Wed, March 16 Confessions will NOT be heard here at St. Paul any Tuesday or Thursday which coincides with a Bay Area Lenten Penance Service. (No se escucha confesiones aquí en San Pablo cualquier martes o jueves en que hay uno de estos Servicios Penitenciales.)
Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Through your generosity, families will be reunited, valuable life skills will be taught to those seeking a better life, and many will have vital humanitarian needs met. Please visit www.usccb.org/catholic-relief to learn how your donations make a difference and help Jesus in disguise. Muchas gracias por tu generoso apoyo a The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Mediante tu generosidad, se podrá reunificar a familias, enseñar habilidades valiosas a los que buscan una vida mejor y responder a las necesidades humanitarias vitales de muchas personas. Por favor, visita www.usccb.org/catholic-relief para informarte sobre la manera en que tus donativos hacen la diferencia y ayudes a Jesús con otro rostro.
