Mr. Martin Garza, School Principal Mary Kay Wallace, DRE Felicitas Palacios, Coordinator of Faith Formation (Spanish) Chris Rubio, Director of Parish Social Ministry Alice Layton, Business Manager ST. PIUS V CATHOLIC CHURCH—9/20/15 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 824 Main St., Pasadena, Tx 77506—Phone 713-473-9484—Fax—713-473-2731—www.stpiusvchurch.com Masses for Sunday: Saturday Vigil—5:30pm in English—7pm in Español; Sunday 8 & 10:00am in English; 12:00 mediodia, 1:30 & 7pm en Español Weekday Liturgy: Monday — Saturday 8am in English; Tuesday, Wednesday & 1st Friday, 7pm en Español Holy Day Liturgy: Vigil 7pm in English; Feast 8am & 12noon in English; 7:00pm en Español Sacrament of Penance: Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30pm; Saturday-3:30 to 5pm Parish Office Hours: 9am to 5pm School Office Hours: 8am to 3pm (713-472-5172) Adoration: Friday from 8:30am until 10pm in the PLC Chapel Pastoral Staff: Rev. Joseph Doran, Pastor Rev. Paschal Ezeihuoma, Parochial Vicar Deacon Heath Hampton Deacon Celestino Perez Deacon Dan Seiler In case of an emergency needing a priest, please call 713-397-7451 (bi-lingual) or 832-651-7329 (English only). 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Another Work Day is Scheduled To continue cleaning up the parish grounds Saturday, September 26th (8am to 3pm) and You can come earlier if you’d like and if it rains, we’ll move to October 3rd So plan to come and beautify YOUR church & school grounds. You can earn community service hours for Faith Formation and St. Pius V School too, just sign in when you get here and sign out when you leave. Otro día de Trabajo Está Programado Para continuar limpiando los jardines de la parroquia Sábado, 26 de septiembre (8am a 3pm) y Puede venir más temprano si lo quiere Y si llueve, lo movemos al 3 de octubre Así pues, venga y embellezca SU iglesia y jardines escolares Usted puede ganarse horas de servicio comunitario para la Formación de la Fe y para el Colegio de San Pio V, Simplemente apúntese cuando llegue y, Anotese cuando se vallas
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Mr. Martin Garza, School Principal
Mary Kay Wallace, DRE
Felicitas Palacios, Coordinator of Faith Formation (Spanish)
Chris Rubio, Director of Parish Social Ministry
Alice Layton, Business Manager
ST. PIUS V CATHOLIC CHURCH—9/20/15
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 824 Main St., Pasadena, Tx 77506—Phone 713-473-9484—Fax—713-473-2731—www.stpiusvchurch.com
Masses for Sunday: Saturday Vigil—5:30pm in English—7pm in Español;
Sunday 8 & 10:00am in English; 12:00 mediodia, 1:30 & 7pm en Español
Weekday Liturgy: Monday — Saturday 8am in English; Tuesday, Wednesday & 1st Friday, 7pm en Español
Holy Day Liturgy: Vigil 7pm in English; Feast 8am & 12noon in English; 7:00pm en Español
Sacrament of Penance: Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30pm; Saturday-3:30 to 5pm
Parish Office Hours: 9am to 5pm
School Office Hours: 8am to 3pm (713-472-5172)
Adoration: Friday from 8:30am until 10pm in the PLC Chapel
Pastoral Staff: Rev. Joseph Doran, Pastor
Rev. Paschal Ezeihuoma, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Heath Hampton
Deacon Celestino Perez
Deacon Dan Seiler
In case of an emergency needing a priest, please call 713-397-7451 (bi-lingual) or 832-651-7329 (English only).
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Another Work Day is Scheduled
To continue cleaning up the parish grounds
Saturday, September 26th (8am to 3pm) and
You can come earlier if you’d like
and if it rains, we’ll move to October 3rd
So plan to come and beautify
YOUR church & school grounds.
You can earn community service hours for Faith Formation and
St. Pius V School too, just sign in when you get here and sign out when you leave.
Otro día de Trabajo Está Programado Para continuar limpiando los jardines de la parroquia
Sábado, 26 de septiembre (8am a 3pm) y
Puede venir más temprano si lo quiere
Y si llueve, lo movemos al 3 de octubre
Así pues, venga y embellezca
SU iglesia y jardines escolares
Usted puede ganarse horas de servicio comunitario para la
Formación de la Fe y para el Colegio de San Pio V,
Simplemente apúntese cuando llegue y,
Anotese cuando se vallas
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Pius V Catholic Church, Pasadena, Tx September 20, 2015
Faith Formation Office (CCE) – 713-473-9484 – Oficina de Formación de Fe (catecismo)
Mary Kay Wallace (x 317) – [email protected]; Felícitas Palacios (x 304) –
Preparation for 1st Reconciliation/1st Eucharist: PARENT INFORMATION MEETING Tues. 9/22 in
the CAFETERIA! Come learn about what is needed, and your part in these very important times of your child’s life.
¡Preparación para 1ª Reconciliación/1ª Eucaristia: JUNTA DE INFORMACIÓN el Martes 9/22 en la IGLESIA! PADRES, ven para aprender su parte en estos sacramentos muy importantes, y todo lo que necesita para preparar su
hijo/a.
Many thanks to the MOMS and DADS who came with their
children to “Meet the Catechist” last week! It is an honor to work
with parishioners so committed to sharing our faith with their children.
We will consider your suggestions for ways to support you in your
work as parents. In addition, someone will contact you regarding how
you offered to support the ministry of Faith Formation.
¡Muchas gracias a los PAPÁS Y MAMÁS que
vinieron a la Juntas de Padres el 9/10 & 13! Es un
honor trabajar con parroquianos tan comprometidos
a compartir nuestra fe con sus hijos. Vamos a
estudiar sus sugerencias para buscar maneras de
apoyar a Uds. en este trabajo. Además, alguien se comunica comunicará con usted con respecto a las
maneras ofrecieron para apoyar el ministerio de Formación de Fe.
BUSCANDO parroquianos que sirvan o cuidan a los enfermos, o personas – especialmente los jóvenes –
que estudian para ejercer estas profesiones – ¿Se interese Ud. para servir a Dios al compartir su fe con
personas con discapacidad? Ellos necesitan también prepararse por los sacramentos. Favor de comunicarse
con Mary Kay en la Oficina de Formación de Fe (números arriba).
SEEKING health care professionals or folks – especially young adults – training for such professions
– Have you considered serving God by teaching persons with disabilities? Contact Mary Kay in the Faith Formation
Office for more information.
Todavía hay grandes oportunidades para servir como catequista –
Grados 3, 4, & 6-12, y adultos – y TAMBIÉN como ayudantes y
sustitutos en todos niveles. La Formación de Fe Cristiana –
compartiendo su fe con los demás – es un gran ministerio. Si Ud. quiere
participar en esto ministerio, les invitamos que se comuniquen con la
Sra. Felicitas Palacios (en la oficina lunes – jueves, 9 am - 2 pm).
Gracias, ¡que Dios les bendiga!
There are still openings for catechists in Pre-K, Grades 7 & 10
and adults, and for catechist aides (class assistants) AND
SUBS at all grade levels – GREAT opportunities to serve
God in serving the parish, and to grow in one’s own faith!
Training is provided; please contact Mary Kay as soon as
possible.
Registration forms for weekly Faith Formation (CCE) classes will be
accepted; students will be placed in classes if catechists are available.
Para inscribir sus niños en clases de Formación de Fe Cristiana (catecismo), favor de ponerse en contacto con la Sra.
Felicitas Palacios (en la oficina lunes – jueves, 9 am - 2 pm).
Please continue to pray for Martin’s complete healing, and for his family.
Por favor, continua a rezar por la curación completa de Martin, y su familia.
SAVE the DATE: Sat. Oct. 10, 2015! Rosary Rally at St. Pius V, 12 noon
Come honor Our Lady of Fatima, and pray
for our country!
¡NOTAR la FECHA: Sáb. 10 de Oct. 2015!
Rosario Rally de San Pío V, a las 12 pm Honramos a Nuestra Señora de Fátima, y
Scripture Study in English—meets on THURSDAY EVENINGS at 7pm in the Parish Life Center Living room...Join us any time.
Homebound—Do you know any parishioners who are
homebound who would like to be visited, receive
communion or speak with a priest? If so, please notify the
church office at 713-473-9484 and leave their Name,
address and phone number & we will be in touch.
Knights of Columbus Catfish Dinner—On Friday, October 16th we will once again be serving a Catfish Dinner with all the trimmings at the Knights of Columbus hall at 3418 Preston, from 4pm to 7pm. Dine in or take out. The cost is $9 per plate. And desserts available for $1.
St. Pius V Catholic Church September 20, 2015
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear friends,
First, let me thank all of you who have responded in heartfelt generosity to what is truly Christ’s call to service in His Church and in
the world. May God bless all of you, servants of the Lord, in all of your ministries. Listen to His voice as He continues to call us
deeper into His own Ministry.
For the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has decreed some major changes in the way in which the Church judges petitions for a Decree of
Nullity. These changes are intended to both simplify and expedite the process. Although the changes will not take effect until
December, this is a good time to begin thinking about making petition, if it will bring you closer to Christ and his Church.
If you are in a second marriage outside of the Church or are considering remarriage after a civil divorce, please come and visit with me.
You may make an appointment at any time by calling the office: (713) 473-9484. My extension is 301. Now is the time.
Fr. Joe
Queridos amigos,
Primero, quisiera agradecer a todos ustedes que han respondido en generosidad sincera a lo que verdaderamente es la llamada de Cristo
al servicio de su iglesia y del mundo. Que Dios los bendiga a todos ustedes, siervos del Señor, en todos sus ministerios. Escuchen Su
voz cuando Él nos sigue llamando más profundamente a Su propio ministerio.
Para el año de la misericordia, el Papa Francis ha decretado algunos cambios importantes en la manera en que la iglesia juzga las
peticiones para un decreto de nulidad. Estos cambios simplifican y aceleran el proceso. Aunque los cambios no tendrán efecto hasta
diciembre, esto es un buen momento para empezar a pensar en hacer la petición, si los traerá a ustedes más cercanos a Cristo y a su
iglesia.
Si usted está en un segundo matrimonio fuera de la iglesia o está considerando volver a casarse después de un divorcio civil, por favor
venga y visite conmigo. Usted puede hacer una cita en cualquier momento llamando a la oficina: (713) 473-9484. Mi extensión es
301. Ahora es el tiempo.
Padre Joe
Contadores
Nuestro nuevo equipo de Contadores para las misas en Español
está formando. Por favor, asiste la junta en la tarde a las 3:00,
este domingo después la misa de 1:30PM.
Money Counters
We need a few willing parishioners to help with our teams of
Money Counters on Sunday Mornings. Please call Alice
Layton (713-473-9484) for more information.
Spring Festival Committee
The Committee for the Spring Festival will meet for the first
time at the beginning of October. Please listen to the announce-
ments next week for more information.
Comité para el Festival de Primavera
El comité para el Festival de primavera se reunirá por primera
vez al principio de octubre. Escuche. por favor a los anuncios
del próximo semana para más información.
Parish Bookstore
The Bookstore and Gift Shop will be re-located to the old Bap-
tistry at the rear of the Church effective September 26th. Please
help us with the move on the Parish Workday, September 26th
and consider helping with sales after one of the Saturday/Sunday
Masses.
Librería Parroquial
La librería parroquial y tienda del artículos religiosos será reubi-
cado en el antiguo bautisterio atrás de la iglesia el 26 de sep-
tiembre. Por favor nos ayuden con la reubicación el día del tra-
bajo de la parroquia, 26 de septiembre y considere ayudar con
ventas después de una de las Misas del sábado o el domingo.
Returning Catholics: If you have been wondering if you might be able to return to communion and fully participate in the life of Christ and his Church, we invite you to contact Deacon Dan Seiler. Please call the church at 713-473-9484 and leave your name and phone number and he will return your call.
Also remember in your prayers:
Stella Stewart
and M L Syma
Mass Intentions, Schedule for this Week Saturday, September 19—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Anton Lyssy † 5:30 p.m. — Frederick Earl Smith † 7:00 p.m. — Ma. Antonia y Zacarias de la Garza † Sunday, September 20—25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00a.m. — James Konieczny † 10:00a.m.— Dolores Moya † 12:00p.m.— Cliserio Castillo † 1:30p.m.— For the People of the Parish 7:00p.m.— Guadalupe Clorio † Monday, September 21— 8:00 a.m. — Mark Samaniego † Tuesday, September 22— 8:00 a.m. — Jesse, Alfonso, Joe & Abelardo Martinez † 7:00 p.m. — Presider’s Intentions Wednesday, September 23—
8:00 a.m. — Rev. Msgr. William M Pickard † 7:00 p.m. — Presider’s Intentions Thursday, September 24— 8:00 a.m. — Presider’s Intentions Friday, September 25— 8:00 a.m. — Cleofas Castillo † Saturday, September 26—
Faith Commitment Contribution Weekly Contributions for church Support For weekend—Sept. 13, 2015
Mass time Collection 2nd Coll—Infirm Priests
Total $ 8,535.00 $2,485.00 School Mass 9/11 $ 55.00 Grand total $ 8,590.00
Budgeted 1st Collection: $12,000.00
Upcoming 2nd Collections: September 20—Property Fund September 27—DSF October 4—Mission Appeal October11—Parish Social Ministry October18—Propagation of Faith
$1,248.00
$ 732.00
$1,819.00
$2,260.00
$ 779.00
$ 505.00
$1,192.00
5:30pm
7:00pm
8:00am
10:00am
12:00pm
1:30pm
7:00pm
$ 191.00
$ 182.00
$ 563.00
$ 281.00
$ 492.00
$ 388.00
$ 388.00
Pray for Peace ~ & Remember in your Prayers — Recuerda en sus oraciones
David Flores, Raquel Mendoza, Christine McKenzie, Maria de la Paz Anaya, Maria Esperanza Anaya, Jon Fineo, Donald Turner, Robert
Broughton, Al Harrison, Nancy McElroy, Joe Vasquez, Mary Livadas, Barbara Livadas-Fript, Dina Contreras, Aldo Montemayor, Camilla
Labue, The Mendez family, Mary Edge, Angel Joe Rodriguez, Noemi Sanchez, Marlene Armstrong, Maggie Hernandez, Adriana Salazar,
Graciela Salazar, Jose Alvarado, Donald Broach, Bonifacia Salas, Kirsten Garcia, Alexys Martinez, Martin Rodriguez, Chris Rubio, Al
Clausen, Jr., Norma Jean Trevino, Henry Harrison, Basilio Cabrales, Guadalupe Esquival, Basilio Cabrales, Guadalupe Esquival, Irma
First Reading Wis 2:12, 17-20 The wicked say: Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our doings, reproaches us for
transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. Let us see whether his words be true; let us find out what
will happen to him. For if the just one be the son of God, God will defend him and deliver him from the hand of his foes. With
revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test that we may have proof of his gentleness and try his patience. Let us
condemn him to a shameful death; for according to his own words, God will take care of him.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 54 R. The Lord upholds my life.
Second Reading Jas 3:16—4:3
Beloved: Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first
of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. And the fruit of
righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. Where do the wars and where do the conflicts among you come
from? Is it not from your passions that make war within your members? You covet but do not possess. You kill and envy but you
cannot obtain; you fight and wage war. You do not possess because you do not ask. You ask but do not receive, because you ask
wrongly, to spend it on your passions.
Gospel Mk 9:30-37
Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. He was
teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after
his death the Son of Man will rise.” But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him. They came to
Capernaum and, once inside the house, he began to ask them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they remained
silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and
said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” Taking a child, he placed it in the
their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me;
and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.”
Primera lectura Sab 2, 12. 17-20 Los malvados dijeron entre sí: “Tendamos una trampa al justo, porque nos molesta y se opone a lo que hacemos; nos echa en
cara nuestras violaciones a la ley, nos reprende las faltas contra los principios en que fuimos educados. Veamos si es cierto lo
que dice, vamos a ver qué le pasa en su muerte. Si el justo es hijo de Dios, él lo ayudará y lo librará de las manos de sus
enemigos. Sometámoslo a la humillación y a la tortura, para conocer su temple y su valor. Condenémoslo a una muerte
ignominiosa, porque dice que hay quien mire por él”.
Salmo Responsorial Salmo 53 R. El Señor es quien me ayuda.
Segunda lectura Sant 3, 16–4, 3
Hermanos míos: Donde hay envidias y rivalidades, ahí hay desorden y toda clase de obras malas. Pero los que tienen la sabiduría
que viene de Dios son puros, ante todo. Además, son amantes de la paz, comprensivos, dóciles, están llenos de misericordia y
buenos frutos, son imparciales y sinceros. Los pacíficos siembran la paz y cosechan frutos de justicia. ¿De dónde vienen las
luchas y los conflictos entre ustedes? ¿No es, acaso, de las malas pasiones, que siempre están en guerra dentro de ustedes?
Ustedes codician lo que no pueden tener y acaban asesinando. Ambicionan algo que no pueden alcanzar, y entonces combaten y
hacen la guerra. Y si no lo alcanzan, es porque no se lo piden a Dios. O si se lo piden y no lo reciben, es porque piden mal, para
derrocharlo en placeres.
Evangelio Mc 9, 30-37
En aquel tiempo, Jesús y sus discípulos atravesaban Galilea, pero él no quería que nadie lo supiera, porque iba enseñando a sus
discípulos. Les decía: “El Hijo del hombre va a ser entregado en manos de los hombres; le darán muerte, y tres días después de
muerto, resucitará”. Pero ellos no entendían aquellas palabras y tenían miedo de pedir explicaciones. Llegaron a Cafarnaúm, y
una vez en casa, les preguntó: “¿De qué discutían por el camino?” Pero ellos se quedaron callados, porque en el camino habían
discutido sobre quién de ellos era el más importante. Entonces Jesús se sentó, llamó a los Doce y les dijo: “Si alguno quiere ser
el primero, que sea el último de todos y el servidor de todos”. Después, tomando a un niño, lo puso en medio de ellos, lo abrazó
y les dijo: “El que reciba en mi nombre a uno de estos niños, a mí me recibe. Y el que me reciba a mí, no me recibe a mí, sino a
aquel que me ha enviado”.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Join the St. Pius V Youth Group September 25th in the gym, for our weekly meeting. This week’s topic will
focus on the theme of relationships. Students will learn how to manage and maintain positive relationships
through Christ and one another. Join us as we gather in the St. Pius V Gym from 7-9 p.m. Come make new
friendships through faith, all while having fun. We hope to see you there.
St. Pius V Catholic Church, Pasadena, Tx September 20, 2015
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
BOOKSTORE SALES
(50% OFF) WILL BE AT THE CHURCH
FOYER SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.
Sr. Helen Prejean (author of Dead Man Walking)
Monday, October 12—7:00PM , St. Paul the Apostle Catholic
Church, 18223 Point Lookout Dr., Nassau Bay, Tx 77058
Sr. Helen Prejean is speaking as part of the Journey of Hope
Tour. The Journey is made up of family members of murder
victims who advocate alternatives to the death penalty and reject
a policy of vengeance.
News from the school— Homecoming week is September 21st—25th. The
Homecoming football game will be on September
23rd at 4:30pm. & the Homecoming Dance will be on
Friday, September 25th. Alumni are also invited to
attend these events or visit the school during that
week… just check in at the school office first.
Go Dragons!!
LEVANTATE UNAMONOS EN CRISTO Continuaremos con el proceso “Levántate Unámonos en
Cristo” en este otoño 2015 en la primera semana de octubre.
Las personas que ya han hecho 1º Y 2º etapa les pedimos
que estén alertas para comenzar la 3º etapa “EN LAS
HUELLAS DE CRISTO” 6 semanas caminando con Jesús.
Y las personas que desean conocer o comenzar este proceso
favor de comunicarse al 713 473 9484 con la Sra. Felicitas
Palacios.
VIRTUS—We will be holding a Keeping the Promise Alive workshop (1 1/2 hr long) here at St. Pius V this Thursday
evening, October 1st. If it has been at least 5 years and 1 day (or more) since you attended Protecting God’s Children, go
online and into your original account and register for this class. If you don’t remember that information, contact Alice in
the church office. NO WALK-INS ALLOWED!!
Then on Saturday, October 17th, we will hold another Protecting God’s Children (3 hrs) in English. So if you are a new
volunteer in any ministry, go online to www.virtusonline.org and register for the class. Be sure to make note of your user
name and password.
AGING MINISTRY INTEREST
Attention Seniors- Your wisdom, experience, and help is
needed !!! — You may have heard that there is an Aging
Ministry being formed at St Pius V. One of the first steps is to
find out who is interested in participating in fun programs,
including regular social events. Additionally, we would like to
reach out to our seniors who may wish to be socially connected
with the parish, and may be home-bound, living in nursing
homes or assisted living facilities, or need transportation.
If you wish to be a part of this ministry, whether attending
events or helping with planning and having fun social events,
please let the parish know. You can call the parish office and
leave your name, phone number, and email address (if you have
email). You can also fill out a form (gold colored located in the
back of the church). Please fill it out and place it in the
collection basket, or whatever is easiest for you, such as
personally drop it off or mail it to the church office.
Someone will be contacting you with further information.
Thanks,z
Bob Wood, Aging Ministry Volunteer Coordinator
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee 2015 For married
couples celebrating a 25th or 50th anniversary milestone:
The 25th Anniversary Jubilee will be held on November
29; the 50th Anniversary Jubilee will be held on December
20. Both celebrations will take place at the Co-Cathedral of
the Sacred Heart. To register or to obtain more informa-
tion, visit our website or give us a call to 713-741-8711.
Red Mass, dinner for the legal profession The annual Red Mass will be held at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy. Tuesday, Sept. 29. Parishioners in the legal profession are encouraged to participate in this centuries-old tradition, invoking the blessings of the Holy Spirit at the opening of the judicial year. The Mass will be followed by dinner at the Cathedral Centre at 7:30 p.m. This year’s dinner speaker will be Gov. Greg Abbott, the 48th governor of Texas. Dinner seating is limited. For information, contact Kelly Brant at [email protected] or 713-222-8800.
En Español, la próxima fin de semana.
To respond to any of these parish needs with the gift of your God-given time and talents, you are
invited to go to the Parish Website (http://www.stpiusvchurch.com) and click on the links for
SPVolunteers or Ministry. You can also call the Parish Office (713-473-9484) or fill out the form
on the other side and drop it into the collection basket.
Ushers
We seriously need men and women who will commit to Liturgical Ministry as ushers and
greeters. Although we have volunteers who regularly help with the collection, we need
committed Ministers at every Mass. We need two teams of six for every Sunday Mass who will
serve every other week. This means we need 84 men and women committed to this Ministry.
Seven men attended the two meetings last week for those who are committed to this Ministry.
Obviously, we are far short of Ministers. For those of you who are already at Mass and not
committed to another Liturgical Ministry, this is a beautiful and wonderful way to participate in
the Liturgy, a word which means "the work of the people". Please go to the parish website and
fill out the brief form. Please indicate in the "Comments" section which Mass you usually
attend. You can also call the parish office to sign up for this Ministry (713-473-9484).
Spring Festival Committee
The success of our Spring Festival requires careful planning and the support of the whole parish.
Please consider helping with both the planning and the execution. Next week, there will be an
announcement about the first meeting of the Festival Committee. Please plan on attending to
find out how you can help.
Builders, Craftsmen, and Handymen
We have a number of parish projects which we can only accomplish with the help of skilled
volunteers. Please go to the form on parish website and indicate your skills in the "Comments"
section. You can also call the parish office to offer your skills (713-473-9484). Or show up for
the parish workday on Saturday, September 26th, and we'll put you to work.
Money Counters
Our teams of money counters fulfill a vital role in the operations of the parish. Money counters
work in teams of 3 or 4 and usually serve once every 3 or 4 weeks. Teams meet on Sunday
mornings and afternoons and on Monday mornings and usually complete their work in a couple
of hours. There are teams whose working language is either English or Spanish, so all can serve.
for English, please call Alice Layton (Parish Business Administrator) at 713-473-9484 Ext. 302
to become part of this Ministry of Service. For Spanish, please call Fr. Joe at 713-473-9484 Ext.301.
Coordinators for Weddings, Quinceaneras, and Funerals Coordinators help families with the planning of these important Liturgies and provide direction on the
day. They also assist the priest or deacon during the Liturgy. Coordinators serve as there is need, but
normally no more than once or twice a month. You will be provided with training and planning
materials, as well as the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Coordinator.
Parish Office We need volunteers (18 and older) to help with the Parish Office, as receptionists in the evening or on
weekends, for data entry and filing, to help with publishing the bulletin and maintaining the parish
website. Most of these volunteer positions require a commitment of 2-3 hours according to a regular
schedule during the day or evenings.
Social Ministry There are so many pressing needs among our neighbors in the community. We need Ministers who can
work to address these needs. Please consider working the Office of Social Ministry greeting those who
come for help, answering the phone, or providing referrals. You might wish to work in the Pantry,
sorting and distributing food to the hungry, or on Special Projects. Training is provided and the
Ministry is bilingual.
Choirs and Cantors Do you have a love of music? Share that love and your talents given by God with the community
gathered for Mass. We need cantors at all the Masses, pianists who can accompany them, and we would
particularly like to form a guitar ensemble to play at the Spanish Masses and dedicated choirs for
