TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 VIGESIMO OCTAVIO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 15 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2017 “My God will supply whatever you need…” - Philippians 4:19 Intenciones de Misa para esta Semana SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 / 15 DE OCTUBRE 8:00 am Maria Pham† 10:00 am Catholic Daughters Court Ave Maria 2001 12:00 pm Francisco & Carolina Miresles† Jose P. Bibian† 2:30 pm Ignacio Ceja† Alejandro Del Rio† Jose R. Aviles† 5:00 pm Sam J. Messina† 7:00 pm Primitivo Riasco† Santos Trejo† Maria S. Arteaga† MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 / 16 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Augusto Caicedo† TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 / 17 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am For all youths with Drug Addictions 7:30 pm Por las benditas almas del purgatorio WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 / 18 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Ruby F. Jowiak† Marti Melchor, Carlos Aguilar 7:00 pm For the Purgatory Souls THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 / 19 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Julie Lyons† Lorena Aranda FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 / 20 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Ruby Segovia† SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 / 21 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am For all the Priests 5:30 pm Joe & Martha Foyt† SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 / 22 DE OCTUBRE 8:00 am Ramiro Presas Jr.† 10:00 am Stephen & Marti Melchor 12:00 pm Consuelo Flores† Andrey Aguilar† Jaime Gomez† 2:30 pm Juana E. Reyes† Alejandro Del Rio† 5:00 pm Bulletin Sponsors 7:00 pm Jocelyn Alfaro† Daniel Munoz† Veronica Hernandez† OUR GIFTS TO GOD - That we learn to depend on God to supply for our all needs. Budgeted Weekly Need / Presupuesto Semanal…… $ 24,150.00 Offertory Collection / Diezmos 10/08/2017……….…..$ 21,947.50 Overage/Sobrante (Deficit /Faltante) ….…………….$ -2,202.50 DSF (Goal $121,000)….…………………. 80.07% $ 96,879.76 God really does provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today’s readings remind us that Heaven awaits us as a party, not a chore. Everybody has to prepare for the party if they don’t want to miss the fun. First Isaiah describes our future as the ultimate party where shadows and tears are banished, and there’s only room for celebration. Everyone, “all peoples,” are invited to this celebration. No expense is spared on the food and the wine. Everything that could sour the party is not just put on hold; it is banished forever. It’s not just a moment to forget worries, but to leave them and the tears they cause behind forever more. The Lord is the life of the party on a deeper level than we could imagine. St. Paul then reminds us that moments of famine help us appreciate even more the moments of feast. If you want just one list of all the ups and downs of St. Paul’s missions, just read 2 Corinthians 11:21–33: prisons, beatings, shipwrecks, “in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure.” The Philippians were worried about his hardship, but St. Paul responds that he can live in feast or famine because it is the Lord who strengthens him. There are a few lines omitted in this dialogue, where St. Paul recalls how the Philippians supported him materially in his missionary endeavors, even at times when no other church did. He assures them that the Lord will provide for them whatever they need as well. The wedding feast parable reminds us of Heaven, but also that although everyone is invited to the party, some, in the end, will not be found worthy to participate in it, and some won’t want to participate in it at all. Some had already been invited to the feast, and now servants were sent to tell them it was ready. Obviously, these invitees had a closer relationship with the king: they were invited to come and didn’t feel obliged to come. The invitees ask to be excused, but just gave excuses not to come: they’d known when the great dinner would be held and had made other plans. Some didn’t even make excuses and just killed the messengers. They either didn’t want to go or were merely indifferent about going: that showed what they thought of their king, both as their ruler and as their friend. Something or someone else came first. Abandoned by his friends, the king invited other members of his kingdom, but not on the basis of friendship, just by a benevolence a king owes his people. In the end, he also invites his subjects who are complete strangers to him, perhaps people not even a part of his kingdom at all, “good and bad.” They benefit from the great dinner, but they cannot take the place of those the king wanted to partake of it, his invitees, those he wanted to acknowledge as his friends. If this parable speaks to us of Heaven, it’s also a reminder that God is merciful and good, but in the end, we have to do our part, even a little, if we want to be saved. Salvation is not automatic. The man with no wedding garment had no answer for the king’s question: there was no excuse he could offer, and if the king was displeased, it means something was expected of that man that he didn’t do. That wedding garment symbolizes having done something to partake and appreciate the marriage feast. This poor man shows no signs of celebration whatsoever. Maybe he represents that Christian who goes through the motions all their life but never actually seeks to help himself or others to get to Heaven. We have to give Our Lord something to work with. The man with no wedding garment managed to get to the banquet hall, but he didn’t go far enough to stay. Let us not be left out! May God bless you, Fr. Dan
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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 VIGESIMO OCTAVIO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 15 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2017
“My God will supply whatever you need…” -
Philippians 4:19
Intenciones de Misa para esta Semana
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 / 15 DE OCTUBRE 8:00 am Maria Pham† 10:00 am Catholic Daughters Court Ave Maria 2001 12:00 pm Francisco & Carolina Miresles† Jose P. Bibian† 2:30 pm Ignacio Ceja† Alejandro Del Rio† Jose R. Aviles† 5:00 pm Sam J. Messina† 7:00 pm Primitivo Riasco† Santos Trejo† Maria S. Arteaga†
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 / 16 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Augusto Caicedo†
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 / 17 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am For all youths with Drug Addictions 7:30 pm Por las benditas almas del purgatorio
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 / 18 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Ruby F. Jowiak† Marti Melchor, Carlos Aguilar 7:00 pm For the Purgatory Souls
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 / 19 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Julie Lyons† Lorena Aranda
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 / 20 DE OCTUBRE 8:15 am Ruby Segovia†
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 / 21 DE OCTUBRE
8:15 am For all the Priests
5:30 pm Joe & Martha Foyt†
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 / 22 DE OCTUBRE 8:00 am Ramiro Presas Jr.† 10:00 am Stephen & Marti Melchor 12:00 pm Consuelo Flores† Andrey Aguilar† Jaime Gomez†
2:30 pm Juana E. Reyes† Alejandro Del Rio† 5:00 pm Bulletin Sponsors 7:00 pm Jocelyn Alfaro† Daniel Munoz† Veronica Hernandez†
OUR GIFTS TO GOD - That we learn to depend on God to supply for our all needs.
God really does provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs.
LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Parishioners,
Today’s readings remind us that Heaven awaits us as a party, not a
chore. Everybody has to prepare for the party if they don’t want
to miss the fun. First Isaiah describes our future as the ultimate
party where shadows and tears are banished, and there’s only
room for celebration. Everyone, “all peoples,” are invited to this
celebration. No expense is spared on the food and the wine.
Everything that could sour the party is not just put on hold; it is
banished forever. It’s not just a moment to forget worries, but to
leave them and the tears they cause behind forever more. The
Lord is the life of the party on a deeper level than we could
imagine.
St. Paul then reminds us that moments of famine help us
appreciate even more the moments of feast. If you want just one
list of all the ups and downs of St. Paul’s missions, just read 2
Corinthians 11:21–33: prisons, beatings, shipwrecks, “in toil and
hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst,
often without food, in cold and exposure.” The Philippians were
worried about his hardship, but St. Paul responds that he can live
in feast or famine because it is the Lord who strengthens him.
There are a few lines omitted in this dialogue, where St. Paul
recalls how the Philippians supported him materially in his
missionary endeavors, even at times when no other church did.
He assures them that the Lord will provide for them whatever
they need as well.
The wedding feast parable reminds us of Heaven, but also that
although everyone is invited to the party, some, in the end, will
not be found worthy to participate in it, and some won’t want to
participate in it at all. Some had already been invited to the feast,
and now servants were sent to tell them it was ready. Obviously,
these invitees had a closer relationship with the king: they were
invited to come and didn’t feel obliged to come. The invitees ask
to be excused, but just gave excuses not to come: they’d known
when the great dinner would be held and had made other plans.
Some didn’t even make excuses and just killed the messengers.
They either didn’t want to go or were merely indifferent about
going: that showed what they thought of their king, both as their
ruler and as their friend. Something or someone else came first.
Abandoned by his friends, the king invited other members of his
kingdom, but not on the basis of friendship, just by a benevolence
a king owes his people. In the end, he also invites his subjects who
are complete strangers to him, perhaps people not even a part of
his kingdom at all, “good and bad.” They benefit from the great
dinner, but they cannot take the place of those the king wanted to
partake of it, his invitees, those he wanted to acknowledge as his
friends. If this parable speaks to us of Heaven, it’s also a reminder
that God is merciful and good, but in the end, we have to do our
part, even a little, if we want to be saved. Salvation is not
automatic. The man with no wedding garment had no answer for
the king’s question: there was no excuse he could offer, and if the
king was displeased, it means something was expected of that
man that he didn’t do. That wedding garment symbolizes having
done something to partake and appreciate the marriage feast.
This poor man shows no signs of celebration whatsoever. Maybe
he represents that Christian who goes through the motions all
their life but never actually seeks to help himself or others to get
to Heaven. We have to give Our Lord something to work with. The
man with no wedding garment managed to get to the banquet
hall, but he didn’t go far enough to stay. Let us not be left out!
May God bless you, Fr. Dan
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 VIGESIMO OCTAVIO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 15 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2017
CARTA DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO Queridos Parroquianos,
Las lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan que el cielo nos espera
como un partido, no como una tarea. Todo el mundo tiene
que prepararse para el partido si no quieren perderse la
diversión. En primera de Isaías describe nuestro futuro como
la fiesta donde se desterró a sombras y lágrimas, y hay sólo
espacio para la celebración. Todo el mundo, "todos los
pueblos," están invitados a esta celebración. Ningún gasto se
escatima en la comida y el vino. Todo lo que podría agriar la
fiesta no sólo se pone en espera; es desterrado para
siempre. No es sólo un momento para olvidar
preocupaciones, sino para olvidar hasta las lágrimas para
siempre. El Señor es el alma de la fiesta en un nivel más
profundo de lo que podríamos imaginar.
San Pablo nos recuerda entonces que momentos de hambre
nos ayudan a apreciar aún más los momentos de fiesta. Si
desea una lista de todos los altibajos de las misiones de San
Pablo, si lees 2 de Corintios 11:21 – 33: cárceles, palizas,
naufragios, "en el trabajo y las dificultades, de muchas
noches de insomnio, el hambre y la sed, a menudo sin
comida, y expuesto al frio." Los Filipenses estaban
preocupados acerca de sus dificultades, pero San Pablo
responde que puede vivir en fiesta o hambruna porque es el
Señor que le fortalece. Hay unas pocas líneas que se omiten
en este diálogo, donde San Pablo recuerda cómo los
Filipenses lo apoyaron materialmente en sus esfuerzos
misioneros, incluso a veces cuando no hay otra iglesia. Les
asegura que el Señor proveerá para ellos lo que necesitan
también.
La parábola del banquete de boda nos recuerda a nosotros el
cielo, pero también, aunque todo el mundo está invitado a la
fiesta, algunos, al final, no se encontrarán dignos de
participar en él, y algunos no quieren participar en ella en
absoluto. Algunos ya habían sido invitados a la fiesta, y
ahora sus siervos fueron enviados a decirles que estaba listo.
Obviamente, estos invitados tuvieron una relación más
cercana con el rey: pues fueron invitados a venir y no se
sienten obligados a venir. Los invitados pidieron ser
disculpados, pero sólo dieron excusas para no venir: tenían
conocimiento cuando la gran cena se celebraría y había
hecho otros planes. Algunos incluso no dieron excusas y sólo
mataron a los mensajeros. No querían ir o eran simplemente
indiferentes acerca de ir: eso demostró lo que pensaban de
su rey, como su gobernante y como su amigo. Algo o alguien
vino primero. Abandonado por sus amigos, el rey invitó a
otros miembros de su reino, pero no sobre la base de
amistad, simplemente por una benevolencia que un rey
debe a su pueblo. Al final, también invita a sus súbditos que
son extraños a él, tal vez gente que ni siquiera eran parte de
su reino, "buenos y malos." Se benefician de la gran cena,
pero no pueden tomar el lugar de los que el rey quería que
participaran de la misma, sus invitados, los quería reconocer
como sus amigos. Si esta parábola nos habla del cielo, es
también un recordatorio de que Dios es misericordioso y
bueno, pero al final, tenemos que hacer nuestra parte,
aunque sea un poco, si queremos ser salvos. La salvación no
es automática. El hombre sin ropa de la boda no tenía
ninguna respuesta para la pregunta del rey: no había
ninguna excusa que podría ofrecer, y si el rey estaba
enojado, significa que algo se esperaba de ese hombre que
no hizo. La ropa de boda simboliza el haber hecho algo para
participar y apreciar la fiesta de matrimonio. Este pobre
hombre no muestra signos de celebración alguna. Tal vez él
representa ese cristiano que pasa a través de los
movimientos de su vida, pero nunca se busca a sí mismo o a
otros al llegar al cielo. Tenemos que dar a nuestro Señor algo
para trabajar con. El hombre sin traje de fiesta logró llegar a
la sala del banquete, pero él no va lo suficientemente lejos
para quedarse. No nos quedamos afuera.
Dios te bendiga. El padre de Dan
28º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Para que aprendamos a depender de Dios para que provea todas
nuestras necesidades.
"Mi Dios proveerá todo lo que necesites ..." - Filipenses 4:19
Dios realmente provee para aquellos que son agradecidos y
generosos. Esto es muy difícil para las personas que no viven un
estilo de vida de corresponsabilidad en sus creencias. La gente es
escéptica y dice que es sólo una coincidencia. Si usted es
escéptico, trate de vivir un estilo de vida de corresponsabilidad
sólo por un mes - sea generoso con sus dones de tiempo, talento
y tesoro y vea cómo Dios provee sus necesidades.
CATECISMO (de KINDER A SEXTO AÑO)
Octubre Mes Del Rosario! Invitamos a nuestras familias a hacer
el propósito de rezar juntos el rosario durante este mes y pedir
por sus familias. Recuerden que familia que ora unida permanece
unida.
Información 713 464-5029
+Recuerde traer a su hijo a misa todos los domingos +
SON BIENVENIDOS LOS JOVENES DEL GRADO 7 AL 12
PADRES reunión para todos 2018 confirmación & Primer Communuion Estudiantes
Lunes, 16 de octubre por favor revise su calendario para obtener más
información
¿Preguntas? 713/468-9555
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 VIGESIMO OCTAVIO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 15 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2017
Kinder-6th Grade
October month of The Rosary! We would like to invite our families
to make a commitment to pray together the Rosary and pray for
our families. Family that pray together stays together!
Information: (713) 464-5029.
+Remember to bring your child to Sunday Masses+
PARENT MEETING FOR ALL 2018 CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNUION
STUDENTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
Please check your calendar for more information
LIFE TEEN follows the Church’s mandate to make JESUS CHRIST the center of everything we do LIFE TEEN Mass is held every Sunday at 5:00 pm. everyone is welcome. Bring your friends. Come worship with us. Great Music! LIFE NIGHTS follow Mass and we are open to high school teens Only, 6:30 – 8:15 pm in the Fr. Raye Center. LIFE NIGHT meetings consist of education and hot topics.
GREAT MUSIC! COME WORSHIP WITH US! Call or e-mail Ricky [email protected] 713/468-9555
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS
TO OUR LITURGIES AND SERVICES. ORIENTATION
& REGISTRATION is held the third Sunday of every month after the 8 am Mass in the Jerome Room. Please remember to notify your former Parish of your move. TODAY! SUNDAY: October 15, 2017
HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE Contact Linda Garcia at the church office 713-468-9555
Monday-Friday 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Or Cell Phone 281-686-1061
Thank You! All your stewardship time, talent and treasure are truly appreciated. Please remember to mark your contribution envelopes with your name and amount written clearly and legibly. If you would like contribution envelopes, come by the parish office, or pick up temporary envelopes in the church. Regular use of the temporary envelopes ensures your name will then be placed on the mailing list for the next quarterly mailing. Drawings are held weekly for a beautiful family bible. To win just use your contribution envelopes!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank you for loving me enough to work in my life.
Today I release the things I don't understand into your hands. I
believe that you are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I
believe that you have good things in store for my future. I
choose to wait on you and trust you now and forevermore in
Jesus' name. Amen.
Do you have friends or family looking for a quality Catholic
education? Are you wanting more for your child? You are invited to
the 22nd Annual Private School Preview from 2p-4p today at the Red
Oak & Magnolia Rooms of the Norris Centre (816 Town and Country
Blvd #210, Houston, TX 77024)
Come visit, ask questions and see why your Parish school is the place
for your children!
Can't make the preview? Call or stop by for a tour or visit our Open
House on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5p-7p! PK4-8th grade. (713) 468-
7946
Help our school, drop off your Box Tops to the school office, Thank you!
GIVING FIRST TO GOD – Becoming a steward in our faith commitment in its highest form. It is our personal partnership with God, giving our word to support his word. It is saying yes to our faith. And it is a yes that only each one of us can say. When we say yes to stewardship, we are committing ourselves to the fundamental belief that as we support God, he will support us. Consider this stewardship passage from Proverbs:
Honor the Lord with your wealth, With the first fruits of all your produce, Then will your barns be filled with grain With new wine your vats will overflow.
Although the passage may seem a little out of date, the meaning remains clear: giving first to God is act of stewardship and expression of faith. And so we must ask ourselves: “Is this a belief I hold?” The answer will reflect the depth of our faith.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! THANKSGIVING IS FAST
APPROACHING…Parishioners Delinda Gonzalez & Linda
Garcia with the support of St. Jerome School & the St. Jerome Community will be hosting their 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need on Thursday, November 23rd in the Father Raye Center from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and are asking for donations. Donations needed: Plates, Utensils, Cups, Napkins, Foil Paper, Mash Potatoes, Turkey Stuffing, Cans of Corn, Desserts, Can Drinks, Bottle Water, and cans of Gravy. Monetary Donations will also be accepted for the Turkeys. These items can be dropped off anytime between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Church Office. Please contact Delinda in the church office for any information at 713-468-9555. Volunteers will also be needed to serve and sit with our visitors. All are welcomed to join our feast. God Bless!!! "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in” (Matthew 25:35) Thank you very much!
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 VIGESIMO OCTAVIO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 15 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2017
ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK
ACTIVIDADES DE ESTA SEMANA
Sunday/Domingo, October 15 9:00 am CCE Activities – Adult Ed
10:00 am Mom’s Group – White House
4:00 pm MMFC – Adult Ed
Monday/Lunes, October 16
6:30 pm Knights of Columbus – Adult Ed
7:00 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room
7:00 pm ACTS Rosary Team – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:00 pm Grupo de Oracion – Fr Raye
Tuesday/Martes, October 17
5:30 am TMIY – Outback
10:00 am Bible Group – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
6:00 pm CCE Activities – Fr Raye Ctr
7:00 pm Juventad & Esperanza – Adult Ed
Wednesday/Miércoles, October 18
6:00 pm Confirmation Class/Spanish – Adult Ed
6:00 pm Parish Pastoral Council - Outback
6:30 pm 10:00 AM Choir – Main Sanctuary
7:00 pm Bible Group – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:30 pm Legion of Mary – Jerome Room
Thursday/Jueves, October 19
10:00 am Adoracion por las Vocaciones-Capilla
10:30 am Senior Adults Group - Outback
6:00 pm Knights – Day Chapel
6:00 pm CDA – Large Conference Room
7:00 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room
7:00 pm MFCC – Pavilion
7:00 pm Juventad & Esperanza – Jerome Room
Friday/Viernes, October 20
6:00 pm Lifeteen Band – Jerome Room
6:00 pm Coro de Ninos – Day Chapel
6:00 pm ACTS Spanish Men – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
6:00 pm Matachines – Pavilion
7:00 pm MFCC – Adult Ed
8:00 pm 12:00 PM Choir – Jerome Room
Saturday/Sabado, October 21
9:00 am CCE Activities – Fr Raye
9:00 am ACTS English Women – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
4:00 pm Coro de la Sagrada Familia-Youth Room
RESPECT LIFE: October is Respect Life Month. This month, and always, let's walk with each other; let's help each other embrace God's gift of human life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us: "Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age". (Mt 28-20) - USCCB.org/respectlife
JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVERY THURSDAY IN THE ST. JEROME DAY CHAPEL BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT PRAYING THE ROSARY FOR LIFE FROM 6:30 TO 7:00 FOLLOWED BY THE HOLY
HOUR FOR LIFE
ST. JEROME CATHOLIC COMMUNITY - FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
PLAZA - LEAVE YOUR LEGACY AT ST. JEROME! - Commemorate a special milestone, birthday, anniversary, etc with a Brick Paver. Order your paver today. The pavers are located in the 40th. Anniversary Plaza. 4’ x 8’ at $100. 2 LINES WITH 16 CHARACTERS AND SPACERS EACH. 8’ x 8’ at
$200. 4 LINES WITH 16 CHARACTERS AND SPACERS EACH. Contact Kathy Ehlinger at 713-240-0293 or [email protected] Don’t delay, Order Today!
Are you in need of emotional healing? Are you discouraged by your
relationships with loved ones? Now is the time to get the help and
healing you need. St. Jerome Catholic Church has partnered with
Rejoice Counseling Apostolate to provide individual, marital, and family
counseling services onsite at our parish in both English and Spanish.
Parishioners and their families make use of a discounted sliding scale
fee. To learn more or schedule an appointment call (844) 295-3167 or
visit www.MyParishCounseling.com/stjeromehou
WORLD MISSION / PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd PLEASE BE GENEROUS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
“Enable the missionary heart of Christian communities to join in prayer, testimony of life and communion of goods, in responding to the vast and pressing needs of evangelization” – Pope Francis
OCT. 29th - CELEBRATE PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY! - This
is the day set aside this year to celebrate and extend our thanks and prayers to our priests who serve St. Jerome community in so many ways. We invite you to give our priests a prayer, A Mass, a Holy Hour, a Rosary, a spiritual bouquet, a simple note or a smile to assure them of our loving care and gratitude for their presence in our lives will go a long way to serve the greater good of our wonderful and growing St. Jerome Catholic Church. The reasons for this celebration should be obvious. The number of priests per Catholic has declined over the past 40 years. This makes it more difficult for individual parishioners to establish a close relationship with any one particular priest. PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS AND FOR ALL PRIESTS! Let’s celebrate this special day, in praying for our priests, in praising God for their courage and their generosity. Let’s show
our appreciation for Fr. Dan, Fr. Mike and Fr. David.
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 VIGESIMO OCTAVIO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 15 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2017
¡DI QUE SI! POR FAVOR DONA $5. MÁS POR SEMANA. ¡DONA $2 SI
PUEDES! TU IGLESIA SAN JERÓNIMO NECESITA DE TU AYUDA. ¡DI QUE
SÍ! ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS!
Consejería Católica para Feligreses ¿Necesita usted sanación emocional? ¿Está usted desanimado por causa de sus relaciones con los que ama? Este es el momento para que reciba la ayuda y la sanación que usted necesita. La Parroquia Católica de San Jerónimo se ha unido con Rejoice Counseling Apostolate para ofrecer en esta iglesia servicios de consejería individual, matrimonial, y de familias en inglés y en español. A los miembros de la parroquia y a sus familias les damos un descuento por los servicios basados en su situación económica. Para más información o para sacar una cita llame al (844) 295-3167 o visite la página virtual www.MyParishCounseling.com/stjeromehou
EN LA IGLESIA SAN JERONIMO - LOS LADRILLOS
CONMEMORATIVOS con el nombre de su familia (o de su
elección) ya están disponibles. Estos ladrillos/adoquines son los que pavimentan el Atrio de nuestra Iglesia que esta entre la entrada principal y la puerta del Centro Padre Raye y las donaciones por grabar los ladrillos son como sigue: Ladrillo de 4' x 8' (2 líneas y 16 letras) $100 dólares Ladrillo de 8' x 8' (4 líneas y 16 letras) $200 dólares ¡De antemano les agradecemos su participación y donación! Llame a Rita al 713/468-9555 (de 9am a 4 pm para mas info.
El domingo 22 de octubre, la Iglesia San Jerónimo
celebrará el DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS MISIONES. Los católicos de todo el mundo estamos llamados a ofrecer en esta
Celebración Eucarística, nuestras oraciones y nuestro generoso aporte
financiero a través de la Propagación de la Fe para continuar la misión
de nuestro Señor de ayudar a los pobres y a los que sufren a
experimentar el amor sanador y la paz de Jesús. Nos uniremos durante
la Misa para comprometernos de nuevo a nuestra vocación misionera
adquirida a través del Bautismo. Al rezar y responder durante el
Domingo Mundial de Las Misiones en nuestras parroquias, estamos
haciendo lo mismo que también está ocurriendo en cada parroquia y
capilla alrededor del mundo al mismo tiempo. ¡Nuestros mismos
hermanos y hermanas en las misiones se encuentran ofreciendo sus
oraciones y sacrificios para que otros puedan llegar a conocer a Jesús!
Esta fecha es muy importante en la vida de la Iglesia, para impulsar en
los bautizados el espíritu misionero y solidario para ayudar a los más
necesitados. Por ello, todas las colectas que se recaben, serán
destinadas íntegramente a las misiones.
¡TODOS SOMOS MISIONEROS! ¿Recuerdas la fecha de tu
bautismo? Esta fecha es de lo más importante ya que a partir de allí te convertiste en un misionero.
¡NECESITAMOS TU AYUDA! ¡LA CENA DEL DIA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS DE SAN JERONIMO YA SE ACERCA! Delinda Gonzalez y Linda Garcia, con el apoyo de nuestra Escuela Católica San Jerónimo y la Comunidad de nuestra Iglesia celebrarán su 5th CENA ANUAL PARA LOS MAS NECESITADOS el jueves 24 de noviembre en el Centro Padre Raye de las 11 am a las 2 pm. Luis y Delinda están pidiendo su ayuda donaciones para llevar a cabo esta misión. Necesitan: Platos, vasos, tenedores y cucharas desechables, servilletas, toallas de papel, puré de papa, salsas, pavos, latas de elote, postres, sodas, y agua embotellada. También aceptamos donaciones en efectivo. Tendremos mesas para poner la ropa que se donará a los necesitados. También necesitamos voluntarios para servir y sentarse a acompañar a nuestros visitantes. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¿Preguntas? Llame a Delinda al 713-468-9555
¿Tienes una ocasión especial, cerca? ¿Quieres conmemorar esta ocasión especial puedes donar
flores para nuestro ALTAR? Llamar a Marie Foyt 713/465-6927
INSCRIPCION PARA NUEVOS MIEMBROS
En español, HOY! Domingo, 15 de Octubre después de Misa de 12:00pm.
¡CELEBREMOS EL DOMINGO DEL SACERDOCIO EL DOMINGO 29 DE OCTUBRE! La Celebración Anual del Domingo del Sacerdocio ya se acerca y este es un año para celebrarlo en grande y extender nuestro agradecimiento y oraciones a todos los sacerdotes que sirven
en la Arquidiócesis de muchas diferentes formas‐ en nuestras parroquias, capellanes en cárceles, hospitales, en el Puerto de Houston y como capellanes militares. Los invitamos a dedicarles un “Ramillete Espiritual” a sus sacerdotes y hacérselos llegar, así como nuestras oraciones, nuestros mejores deseos y por supuesto nuestro agradecimiento siempre.
! ¡Muchas gracias Padre Dan, Padre Mike y Padre David! Los Sacerdotes diariamente usan los dones de curación, de consejo, de prédica y de celebración de la Sagrada Eucaristía para el beneficio de católicos de todas partes. Hoy pedimos bendiciones para nuestros sacerdotes pidiéndole a Dios que continúe bendiciéndolos en su ministerio.
ORACION POR NUESTROS SACERDOTES “Te honramos y damos gloria a ti, Señor Dios nuestro, Creador de todo y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. En tu fidelidad y amor, haz mandado a tu único Hijo a vivir con nosotros y a salvarnos dando su vida por nosotros. Hoy te damos gracias por haber escogido al Padre Dan, al Padre Mike y al Padre Víctor para ser llenados con el Espíritu de Jesús mientras dirigen tu congregación con afán, amor y sabiduría. Te pedimos, Padre Santo, que les bendigas abundantemente para que continúen en su ministerio del sacerdocio. Ayúdalos a servir a otros tan generosamente como Jesús lo hizo en momentos de pena y en momentos de alegría. Dios de amor, bendice a nuestro pastor, Padre Dan, para que él pueda alimentarnos con tu Palabra, dirigirnos en oración y adoración, y sostenernos como pastor y como padre. Te pedimos humildemente que des fuerza, sabiduría y bendición a nuestros sacerdotes para que puedan instruirnos con sus enseñanzas, inspirarnos con su predicación, y animarnos con la palabra y el acto de trabajar con ellos por el bien de nuestra parroquia. Te pedimos, Padre Nuestro, que no te alejes de tus sacerdotes, que los guíes día a día hacia senderos nivelados y lisos. Que tu gracia poderosa los haga fuertes en la Fe, alegres en la esperanza y fervientes en el amor, en este día y todos los días de su vida. Te lo pedimos, Padre en el nombre de Jesucristo. Amen.” Dios Padre Todopoderoso, Señor mío y Dios mío ¡Pastor Eterno de las almas! Dígnate mirar con ojos de misericordia a esta comunidad Católica de San Jerónimo que tanto te ama. Señor, necesitamos mayor número de Sacerdotes, multiplica las vocaciones y santifica más y más a nuestros Sacerdotes. Señor, danos muchos y muy santos sacerdotes. Te lo pedimos por la intercesión de Nuestra Santa madre la Virgen María, tu dulce y santa Madre. ¡Oh Jesús, danos muchos y muy santos sacerdotes según tu Corazón! “En cuanto a mí y a mi casa toca, nosotros serviremos al Señor” (Josué 24:15
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 VIGESIMO OCTAVIO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 15 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2017
VIRTUS TRAINING: ALL volunteers/parents are
required to attend the VIRTUS training program,
“Protecting God’s Children” and be approved
BEFORE attending meetings, retreats, school parties,
field day, etc. Visit www.virtus.org to register for your
class or for more information call 713-464-5029 and ask for Johana.
Good Men of our Parish…. Every Tuesday @ 5:45 AM. It is early morning and well worth getting up for!
Calling all moms! Please join us for spiritual growth, service, and fellowship at our next Mom's Group Meeting: Saturday, October 21 from 9:30am-11am. at the WHITE HOUSE (the house to the left of the Outback) We meet every THIRD Saturday
of the month. Feel free to park at the church or in the driveway of the White House (on Friendship Dr.) Moms of all ages and
expectant mothers welcome (feel free to bring your infants). This
month we will be discussing: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; mother and Saint. For more information
The St. Jerome Early Childhood Center Have openings for childcare
From 6 weeks thru PK3. Call 713-461-0835 for more information.
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Would you like to commemorate that special
occasion by donating FLOWERS FOR OUR
ALTAR? Call Marie Foyt 713/465-6927
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR ENGLISH MASSES We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers in to serve at our 5:30 PM Saturday Mass, and Sundays at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, please contact Deacon Dan at 713-468-9555 or [email protected].
Prayer for Victims of Pornography Father God, I come to you in the name of Jesus and I repent of this sin and I ask that the Precious Blood of Jesus would cleanse my mind and my heart from the images that have been imprinted there. I pray that you would renew my mind with images of Jesus on the cross dying for my sins. Renew my mind with your Word according to Romans 12:1-2, Lead me Oh Lord to the scriptures that would continue my minds renewal process. Free me from the bondage Oh Holy Spirit, forgive me for having so many time offended you. You have said that no Temptation has laid hold of us, that is not common to man and that you would not allow us to be tempted beyond a point where we cannot escape. I pray that you would show me the way out; show me the traps and roads that the enemy has laid before me so that I may choose another which leads me to you, Oh Lord. THIS IN JESUS NAME WE PRAY. Sponsored by The Catholic Daughters – Court Ave Maria #2001 Ribbons will be passed out at all 5:30 PM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Masses of October 28th & 29th
NOTICE - All meeting rooms and other facilities at St. Jerome are scheduled on a basis of trust and the assumption that the group
reserving the space will actually meet as scheduled. If your group or ministry cannot or does not use the facility as scheduled, please call the office as soon as possible prior to the event and cancel your reservation so other groups may use the space. Thank you. Also, it is your group’s responsibility to clean up and take all trash to the trash bins.
