St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office: 1603 Avenue N * Huntsville, TX 77340 Church: 1323 16th St. * Huntsville, TX 77340 Ph. 936.295.8159 * Fax 936.295.3543 www.sainƩhomashuntsville.org "...there is no inequality of significance amongst us except holiness..." “No hay desigualdad de importancia entre nosotros excepto la santidad…” Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 24, 2017 Adoration/ Adoracion Tues/Martes after 7:15 a.m. Mass until 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism/Sacramento de Bautismo Baptisms—second Saturday of the month. Parents and Godparents are required to attend baptism Preparation classes. Call the parish office for more information. Bautismos— segundo Sabado del mes. Los padres y Sacrament of Marriage/Sacramento de Matrimonio Contact office at least six months prior to wedding. Favor de llamar a la oficina seis meses antes de la boda. Special Blessings/Bendiciónes Especiales All blessings are done on the third Sunday of the month. Call the office to make arrangements. Todas las bendiciónes especiales se haran el tercer do- mingo del mes. Hable a la oficine para hacer arreglos. Weekend Mass Schedule Week Day Mass Schedule Saturday/Sabado 5:30 p.m. English Sunday/Domingo 7:45 a.m. English 10:45 p.m. English 12:30 p.m. Spanish Student Mass 5:30 p.m. English Reconciliation Reconciliación Tues/Martes 4:30-5:30 pm Sat/Sabado 4:00-5:00 pm Monday / lunes: No Mass Tues/Martes—Friday/Viernes………... 7:15 STAFF Rev. Fred Valone…..Pastor Felix Ramos…………..Permanent Deacon Kathy Boscarino…….DRE / Y M Maria Delgado……… Elem. CCE Marisol Urbina……...AdministraƟve Asst. Rick Reed……………...Music Coordinator Jill Baker………………..Nursery Coordinator Pat Norfleet…………..Bookkeeper Sylvia Vitela…………..Secretary
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Office: 1603 Avenue N * Huntsville, TX 77340 Church: 1323 16th St. * Huntsville, TX 77340
"...there is no inequality of significance amongst us except holiness..."
“No hay desigualdad de importancia entre nosotros excepto la santidad…”
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 24, 2017
Adoration/Adoracion
Tues/Martes after 7:15 a.m. Mass until 5:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Baptism/Sacramento de Bautismo
Baptisms—second Saturday of the month. Parents and Godparents are required to attend baptism Preparation classes. Call the parish office for more information. Bautismos— segundo Sabado del mes. Los padres y
Sacrament of Marriage/Sacramento de Matrimonio
Contact office at least six months prior to wedding. Favor de llamar a la oficina seis meses antes de la boda.
Special Blessings/Bendiciónes Especiales
All blessings are done on the third Sunday of the month. Call the office to make arrangements. Todas las bendiciónes especiales se haran el tercer do-mingo del mes. Hable a la oficine para hacer arreglos.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Week Day Mass Schedule
Saturday/Sabado 5:30 p.m. English
Sunday/Domingo 7:45 a.m. English
10:45 p.m. English
12:30 p.m. Spanish
Student Mass 5:30 p.m. English
Reconciliation Reconciliación
Tues/Martes 4:30-5:30 pm
Sat/Sabado 4:00-5:00 pm
Monday / lunes: No Mass Tues/Martes—Friday/Viernes………... 7:15
STAFF
Rev. Fred Valone…..Pastor Felix Ramos…………..Permanent Deacon Kathy Boscarino…….DRE / Y M Maria Delgado……… Elem. CCE Marisol Urbina……...Administra ve Asst. Rick Reed……………...Music Coordinator Jill Baker………………..Nursery Coordinator Pat Norfleet…………..Bookkeeper Sylvia Vitela…………..Secretary
WEEKLY READINGS
Pray for...
Judy Adib, Veronica Antwi, Edd Artherholt, James Aubey, Irma Avalos, Brad & Carmen Bachman, Gene Barrett, Jordan Bergeron, Chelsea Brown, Fidelis Burton, Phillip Caito, Wren Colligan, Cody Castillo, Sunni Cook, Sabrina Coronado, Terry Corral, Melanie Davis, Colin Dufour, Margie Eglsaer, Mary Gedelian, Ingrid Gonzalez, Jean Guillory, Jan Gustafson, Mike Hillman, Sandra Kil-gore, Kevin Kretzschmar, Edwin Laake, Al Losack, Ed-ward Lucas, Don Marcotte, Sam and Marie Martinez, , Lucy Mata, Coby Meinzer, Donna Moore, Floyd & MaryAnn Moore, Susan Montoya, Lourdes Mosqueda, Mike Phillips, Brenda Piñeda, Kathy Price, John Raia, Ana Marie Santos, John Sarley, Kenny Sechelski, Kay-den Bryn Shipley, Nathan Shroyer, Linda Skains, Cheryl Smith, Dorothea Stachowiak,, Kathy Stoltz, Jean Stow, Ray Townley, Dorothy Townsend, Matthew Varnum, Maria Elena Valencia, Deacon Joe Vitela, Rusty Wallace, Bill Walton, Alma Williams, Charlotte Rose Winkler, Roy Young, Rose Youngblood,
Sat 9/23 5:30 pm Bob Massy
Sun 9/24 7:45 am Tom Degnan
10:45 am Steely-Milam living and diseased family members
12:30 pm Parishioners
5:30 pm CSC Intentions
Mon 9/25 No Mass
Tues 9/26 7:15am John William Neckler
Wed 9/27 7:15am Chad Wagamen
Thur 9/28 7:15 am Natale Duesing
Fri 9/29 7:15 am Steely-Milam living and diseased family members
Sat 9/30 5:30 pm Bett Hibbison
Sun 10/1 7:45 am Parishioners
10:45 am Aj Magelky
12:30 pm
5:30 pm CSC Intentions
Mass Intentions Of The Week
Mon 9/25
Tues 9/26
Wed 9/27
Thurs 9/28
Fri 9/29
Sat 9/30
Sun 10/1
EZR 1:1-6; LK 8:16-18
EZR 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; LK 8:19-21
EZR 9:5-9; LK 9:1-6
HG 1:1-8; LK 9:7-9
DN 7:9-10, 13-14 or RV 12:7-12ab; JN 1:47-51
ZEC 2:5-9, 14-15a; LK 9:43b-45
EZ 18:25-28; PHIL 2:1-11 or PHIL 2:1-5; MT 21:28-32
Parish Goal $37,000.00
Total Amount Paid $39,452.58
Total Amount Pledged $42,553.61
Paid over goal 2,452.58
Diocesan Service Fund As of August 14, 2017
Stewardship for September 16th & 17th:
$5,734.64
Second Collection/Mission Priest: $3,864.91
We thank you for your continued support!
The flowers
beside the Blessed Sacrament
are in loving memory Of
Alfred & Donnie Seidel from
David & Darlene Burris
St. Pio Franciscan fraternity will wel-come Stephan Farlow as he professes in the Secular Franciscan Order on Wednesday October 4th. Father Fred Valone will preside at an 11 o’clock mass at the parish church in his honor. All are invited to join us. Contact Jeanette Slaughter at 936-661-1025 with any questions.
Life Sunday Oct. 1, 2017
2:00PM-3:30PM, photos and fellowship afterwards.
Chain. Join in 30th National Life Chain! &
44 years since Roe V Wade- IN THIS CRITICAL TIME IN OUR NATION stand with thousands of pro-lifers thought the USA in peaceful prayerful public wit-ness. Be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion and support the sanctity of life from conception until death, by prayer! Bring your whole family, your church family and friends! Rain or Shine! Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers are welcome! Where: In front of the Sam Houston Museum, 1836 Sam Houston Ave., Huntsville Sunday at 1:45 pick up signs if needed. Text only signs will be distributed or make your own: Then cover both sides of Sam Houston Ave. north & south 25-30 feet apart. Abortion kills children; Adoption the loving option; Je-sus Forgives & Heals; Lord, Forgive Us and Our Na-tion; Abortion Hurts Women; Life- the First Inalienable right; Pray to End Abortion; Pray for our Nation; Our creator only gives and ends life; el aborto mata ninos ; US Flag Do not park in front of an open business. Parking at Sam Houston Museum parking lot, Walker Education Center Parking lot and University parking lots. Questions: Marcy Steinor, [email protected] - chairman; Stella Milam info- 936-291-7064
Sessions in English for Baptisms will be held this Tuesday the 26th of September. You must register at the office before attend the session. The birth certificate is needed for registration.
Sesiones en Español para Bautizos seran los dias 4 y 5 de Octubre. Deben registrarse en la oficina antes de attender las platicas. Se debe presenter el Acta de Nacimiento al registrarse.
Baptism Preparation Classes Preparación de Bautismo
When the hurricane came though Pack 96 and Troop 97 went to help areas affected. This is a picture of them load-
ing up the supplies! A big thank you to all who helped!
*If you interested in joining Pack 96 and Troop 97? They meet Tuesday evenings at the Josey Lodge, at 5:45 and 7. You can call 9366625465 for information on
joining. They are St. Thomas' Pack and Troop.
Designed especially for our 7th and 8th grade youth, Edge offers educational, social and spiritual experiences leading our youth closer to Christ and His Church.
I Praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works. Psalm 139:14
Edge (7th—8th) Parish Hall RCIA (9th—12th) Portable Bldg
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Lifeteen— Parish Hall
2nd Thursday of Each Month
STAY Edge Night 6:00pm—7:30pm
Save the Date!
What’s Up: STAY Edge Night (Social Night) When: October 12, 2017 Where: STAY Youth Center (17th street between Ave. M and Ave. N.) Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Edge Has Begun !
Time: 9:15-10:20 Where: Parish Hall Edge comienza el 10 de septiembre de Que hora: 9:15-10:20 Dónde: Sala parroquial
¡Vengan a participar! Come Join Us
Confirmation 2017
Sept. 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Come Join Us Lifeteen 9/13/17 Core-team introductions Come join us! ……¡Vengan a participar!
Youth Workday
Saturday, October 7, 2017 Come help prepare the church
grounds for the upcoming Parish Bazaar
Time: 10:00-3:00 Meet at the Youth Building
¡Vengan a participar! Come Join Us
3rd Annual Friends of the Poor Walk
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle Conference
This year honoring the memory of SVdP mem-bers
Dan Shelton and Charlie Zang
September 30, 2017
Pritchett Soccer Field; 9:30am Check-in will begin at 9:00 am
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**TODAY ** Sunday September 24, 2017
St. Joseph Catholic Church will be having their annual Homecoming Bazaar !!!
Go join them for a day of fun with Auctions, Food,
Games, and much more! Where: 101 Elmore St. , New Waverly Texas 77358
Time: 11-8pm
**HOY **
Domingo 24 de septiembre de 2017 Iglesia Católica San José tendrá su Bazar anual !!!
acompañarlos para un día de diversión con subas-
tas, comida, juegos y mucho más! Dónde: 101 Elmore St., New Waverly, Tejas 77358
Hora: 11-8pm
This weekend members of our Finance Committee will be presenting last year’s financial statement. In anticipation of their presentation, I want to thank you for your generous financial support of our parish and its various ministries and activities. As Jesus’ disciples we are called to be good stewards and administrators of all that God has given to us including the use of our time, our financial resources (treasure), and our talents. A number of years ago, the American bishops published a document about the demands of discipleship (stewardship). Let me share with you some of their thoughts from that document. To follow Christ and try to live his life as our own –this is the common vocation of Christians. Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ leads naturally to the practice of stewardship. Following Jesus is the work of a lifetime. At every step forward, one is challenged to go further in accepting and loving God’s will; it is a way of life and requires continuing conversion. God wishes human beings to be his collaborators in the work of creation, redemption, and sanctification; and such collaboration involves stewardship in its most profound sense. After Jesus, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary who by her example most perfectly teaches the meaning of dis-cipleship and stewardship in their fullest sense. All of their essential elements are found in her life: she was called and gifted by God; she responded generously, creatively and prudently; she understood her divinely assigned role as “handmaid” in terms of service and fidelity. Part of what is involved for Catholics is a stewardship of time, which should include setting aside periods for family prayer, for the reading of Scripture, for visits to the Blessed Sacrament, and for attendance at Mass during the week whenever this is possible. And what do Christians bring to the Eucharistic celebration and join there with Jesus’ offering? Their lives as Christian disciples; their personal vocations and the stewardship they have exercised regarding them; their individual contributions to the great work of restoring all things in Christ. Disciples give thanks to God for gifts received and strive to share them with others. That is why as Vatican II Says of the Eucharist, “if this celebration is to be sincere and thorough, it must lead to various works of charity and mutual help, as well as to missionary activity and to different forms of Christian witness
Este fin de semana los miembros de nuestro Comité de Finanzas presentarán el estado financiero del año pasado. En previsión de su presentación, quiero agradecerles su generoso apoyo financiero de nuestra Iglesia y sus diversos ministerios y actividades. Como discípulos de Jesús, estamos llamados a ser buenos mayordomos y administradores de todo lo que Dios nos ha dado, incluyendo el uso de nuestro tiempo, nuestros recursos financieros (nuestro tesoro) y nuestros talentos. Hace varios años, los obispos estadounidenses publicaron un documento sobre las demandas de discipulado (mayordomía). Permítanme compartir con ustedes algunas de sus reflexiones a partir de ese documento Seguir a Cristo y tratar de vivir su vida como si fuera la nuestra – es la vocación de los cristianos. Ser discípulos de Jesucristo nos lleva natu-ralmente a practicar la corresponsabilidad. Seguir a Jesús es el trabajo de toda una vida. En cada paso hacia adelante, somos desafiados a ir más allá en nuestra aceptación y amor por la voluntad de Dios. Dios quiere que los seres humanos sean sus colaboradores en el trabajo de la creación, redención y santificación; y esa colaboración incluye la corresponsabilidad en su sentido más profundo. Después de Jesús, la Santísi-ma Virgen Maria es la que con su ejemplo nos enseña más claramente el significado completo de lo que es ser discípulo y cristiano corre-sponsable. Todos los elementos esenciales se pueden ver en su vida: ella fue llamada a bendecida por Dios; respondió generosamente, con creatividad y prudencia; comprendió el papel de “esclava” que Dios le dio en términos de servicio y fidelidad. Para los católicos [mayordomía] implica el apropiado uso del tiempo, que incluye tiempo para orar en familia, para la lectura de las Escrituras, visitas al Santísimo Sacramento y asistencia a la misa durante la semana cuando sea posible. Los discípulos dan gracias a Dios por los regalos recibidos y se esfuerzan por compartirlos con otros. Es por esto que, come dice el Vaticano II acerca de la Eucaristía, “Esta celebración para ser sincera y plena, debe con-ducir tanto a las varias obras de caridad y a la mutua ayuda como a la acción misional y a las varias formas de testimonio cristiano.
K-6 CCE Sunday Calendar Parent Meeting Sunday September 24, 2017: During Children K-6 CCE In the CCE Building Topic: Sacramental Preparation 2017-2018 Parents of Our Second Grade and Older Students Currently in Catechesis Religious Education our CCE Program If your child:
1.Has been Baptized Catholic 2.Has completed at least one full year of CCE
AND will register, participate and com-plete their second year of CCE 2017-2018
We invite you to consider having your child pre-pare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion beginning this Fall. Registration forms for CCE are available in the Parish and in the office. For your planning purpos-es: A copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate will be necessary for registration. Also please keep in mind that registration for CCE needs to be suc-cessfully completed to receive the First Holy Com-munion in the Spring. For more information at-tend the Parent Meeting in the CCE Building dur-ing your Child’s CCE class time Sunday, Septem-ber 24, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. in the CCE Building.
Calendario de K-6 CCE Domingo REUNION DE PADRES DOMINGO 24, DE SEPTIEMBRE 2017: Durante K-6 CCE En el Edificio de CCE Tema: Preparacion Sacramental Padres de Nuestro Segundo Grado y Mayor Estudiantes Actualmente en Catequesis Educa-cion Religiosa en Nuestro Programa de CCE Si su hijo(a):
1. Ha sido bautizado Catolico 2. 2. Ha completado un año completo de CCE y se
registrara, participara y completara su segundo año de CCE 2017-2018
Le invitamos que considere tener su hijo(a) pre-pararce para los Sacramentos de Primera Re-conciliacion y la Santa Primera Comunion co-menzando en el Otoño. Las formas de Regis-tracion de CCE están disponibles en la Parro-quia y en la Oficina. Para sus planes y propósi-to: una copia del Certificado de Bautizo es ne-cesaria para la registración. Recuerde que la registración para CCE necesita ser completada para recibir la Santa Primera Comunion en la Primavera. Para mas información asista a la Junta de Padres en el edificio de CCE durante la clase de CCE de su hijo(a) Domingo Septiem-bre 24, 2017 a las 11:15 a.m. en el Edificio de CCE.
October 15 - BAAZAAR 2017 Have you marked the date on your calendar?
That is just TWO weeks away. Your bazaar committee has been working on some new and exciting changes and additions. BUT our bazaar will only be successful if everyone participates. Here are a few places we really could use your help.
WE NEED YOU - NOW! Worker Volunteers and Donations are still needed. Volunteer to work 1 hour, 2 hours or more on bazaar day! Without you, our booth chairs will not be able to take a break to participate in other areas. If you can help or have questions, please call Charley
295-0653, Sable 295-8003, or one of the booth chairs.
Donate to these areas: ♦ Donate egg shells (our youth will make confetti eggs). Need to know how? Call us. ♦ Donate your books to the Book Nook. Call Lavonne 936-291-8667 ♦ Donate your home made items to the Country Store, Call Vonda 936-291-8443 ♦ Donate plants plants to the Plant Booth. Call Nancy 295-2293 or Betty @ 439-5159. ♦ Donate new or like new items to the Treasure Chest. Call June 936-291-8179 ♦ Donate an item to the live auction. Call Christi 713-499-9057 ♦ Purchase & donate drinks; Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, 7-Up, and others ♦ Organizations, are you able to donate to the Silent Auction? Call Liz 936-436-9121
Donation boxes will be available in the back of the church
or call Charley 936-295-0653 Next bazaar meeting: October 2, 6:30 pm in the parish hall.
