TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 VIGESIMO QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2019
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
SUNDAY AM 8:4-7; PS 113; 2TM 2:1-8; LK 16:1-13 OR LK 16:10-13 MONDAY EZR 1:1-6; PS 126; LK 8:16-18 TUESDAY EZR 6:7-8, 12B, 14-20; PS 122; LK 8:19-21 WEDNESDAY EZR 9:5-9; TOBIT 13; LK 9:1-16 THURSDAY HG 1:1-8; PS 149; LK 9:7-9 FRIDAY HG 2:1-9; PS 43; LK 9:18-22 SATURDAY ZEC 2:5-9, 14-15A; JEREMIAH 31; LK 9:43B-45
SUNDAY AM 6:1A, 4-7; PS 146; 1TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31
FROM FATHER DAN
Dear Parishioners,
"No servant can be the slave of two masters." Jesus doesn't give a third choice. There are only two paths in life, the one that
leads closer to Christ, or the one that leads away from him. A few chapters earlier in St Luke's Gospel, he put it like this: "He
who does not gather with me scatters" (Luke 11:23). In other words, we cannot be morally neutral in life. We can't sit on
the fence. Either we live selfishly (life of "mammon", or worldly riches, with selfish desires), or we live for Christ. If we live
selfishly, we actually contribute to the culture of selfishness; we extend the kingdom of money and follow the lord of
selfishness or Satan. If we live for Christ, on the other hand, we help build up his Kingdom of justice and love - the eternal
Kingdom. Those who pretend to stay neutral are fooling themselves.
At the same time, Jesus reminds us that we don't make this choice just once. Every day, in "small matters" and "great ones",
God gives us chances to exercise our love for him, or our love for self. The Christian life consists in an ongoing series of
decisions in which we reinforce or undermine our basic choice to follow Christ. Jesus is warning us that we are just like the
steward in the parable. We have all squandered the gifts God has given us, because we have all sinned and been affected by
sin. And sooner or later we will have to face the music - we will die and face judgment.
But in the meantime, we have a golden opportunity to put our lives and talents at the service of his Kingdom, instead of at
the service of self. Today's culture strongly encourages us to live self-centered lives instead of Christ-centered lives, to serve
Mammon instead of God. There have been periods of history in which the popular culture was actually Christian, when the
current of culture actually helped people be true to their Christian mission. We no longer live in a period like that. For us to
be "trustworthy in the small matters" of life, so that we can be trustworthy in the great ones, we have to make a conscious
effort. We have to remember that the small choices we make each day either draw us closer to Christ or push us away from
him. If we get sucked into a gossip session, we are weakening Christ's Kingdom. If we go the extra mile to help a relative or a
colleague in need, we are strengthening it. They key is to remember that, to create a habitual mentality that sees daily life
as an arena in which we are battling for or against Christ. Another word for that habitual mentality is faith. Our Christian
faith is more than just a list of beliefs; it is the way we see the world. Since faith is a virtue, we can help it grow by exercising
it. And one of the best ways to exercise it is by developing a disciplined prayer life. Taking even ten minutes in the morning
and ten minutes at night to speak with Christ about what is important to him and what is important to us does wonders for
keeping our faith in shape. Today and this week, let's ask Christ to strengthen our faith, so that we can serve him better, and
let's promise him that this week we will do our part to keep our faith in shape.
Fr. Dan
P.S. Next weekend is our Festival weekend. Please sign up to work some hours in one of the booths or stations on Saturday or
Sunday. Sell your raffle tickets and turn them in. Bring your neighbors and friends to join us. See you next weekend, and pray for
good weather: “Cool but no rain, please”.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 VIGESIMO QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2019
CARTA DE PADRE DANIEL
Queridos Feligreses:
"Ningún siervo puede ser esclavo de dos amos". Jesús no da una tercera opción. Sólo hay dos caminos en la vida, el que conduce
más cerca de Cristo, o el que se aleja de él. En los capítulos anteriores del Evangelio de san Lucas, lo dijo así: "El que no está
conmigo se dispersa" (Lucas 11:23). En otras palabras, no podemos ser moralmente neutrales en la vida. No podemos solo
sentarnos en la cerca. O vivimos egoístamente (una vida de riquezas mundanas, con deseos egoístas), o vivimos para Cristo. Si
vivimos egoístamente, en realidad contribuimos a la cultura del egoísmo; extendemos el reino del dinero y seguimos al señor del
egoísmo o a Satanás. Si vivimos por Cristo, por otro lado, ayudamos a edificar su Reino de justicia y amor, el Reino eterno.
Aquellos que pretenden mantenerse neutrales se engañan a sí mismos.
Al mismo tiempo, Jesús nos recuerda que no tomamos esta oportunidad de ejercer nuestro amor por él, o nuestro amor por uno
mismo. La vida cristiana consiste en una serie continua de decisiones en las que reforzamos o socavamos nuestra elección básica
de seguir a Cristo. Jesús nos está advirtiendo que somos como el mayordomo de la parábola. Todos hemos desperdiciado los
dones que Dios nos ha dado, porque todos hemos pecado y hemos sido afectados por el pecado. Y tarde o temprano tendremos
que enfrentar la música – o moriremos y enfrentaremos el juicio.
Pero mientras tanto, tenemos una oportunidad de oro para poner nuestras vidas y talentos al servicio de su Reino, en lugar de al
servicio de sí mismo. La cultura de hoy nos alienta fuertemente a vivir vidas egocéntricas en lugar de vidas centradas en Cristo, a
servir al dinero en lugar de a Dios. Ha habido períodos de la historia en los que la cultura popular era en realidad cristiana, cuando
la corriente de la cultura realmente ayudó a las personas a ser fieles a su misión cristiana. Ya no vivimos en un período así. Para
que seamos "fiables en los asuntos pequeños"...de la vida, para que podamos ser dignos de confianza en los grandes, tenemos que
hacer un esfuerzo consciente. Debemos recordar que las pequeñas decisiones que tomamos cada día nos acercan más a Cristo o
nos alejan de él. Si nos dejamos arrastrar en una sesión de chismes, estamos debilitando el Reino de Cristo. Si hacemos un esfuerzo
adicional para ayudar a un pariente o a un colega necesitado, lo estamos fortaleciendo. La clave es recordar que, de crear una
mentalidad habitual que vea la vida cotidiana como una arena en la que estamos luchando a favor o en contra de Cristo. Otra
palabra para esa mentalidad habitual es fe. Nuestra fe cristiana es más que una lista de creencias; es la forma en que vemos el
mundo. Puesto que la fe es una virtud, podemos ayudarla a crecer ejerciéndola. Y una de las mejores maneras de ejercerla es
desarrollando una vida de oración disciplinada. Tomar incluso diez minutos por la mañana y diez minutos por la noche para hablar
con Cristo sobre lo que es importante para él y lo que es importante para nosotros El hace maravillas para mantener nuestra fe en
forma. Hoy y esta semana, pidamos a Cristo que fortalezca nuestra fe, para que podamos servirle mejor, y prometamos que esta
semana haremos nuestra parte para mantener nuestra fe en forma.
Dios te bendiga
P. Dan
P.S. El próximo fin de semana es nuestro fin de semana del Festival. Por favor, regístrese para trabajar algunas horas en una de las
cabinas o estaciones el sábado o domingo. Vende tus boletos para la rifa y entusiásmalos. Trae a tus vecinos y amigos para que se
unan a nosotros. Nos vemos el próximo fin de semana, y reza por el buen tiempo: "Frío pero sin lluvia, por favor".
2020 RETIROS: Feb 6 - 9 Mujeres Español – St. Agnes Waller, TX March 19-22 Teen ACTS – St. Agnes Waller, TX April 30-May 3 Hombres Ingles – Holy Name Retreat Ctr May 14-17 Hombres Español – St Agnes Waller TX July 9-12 Teen ACTS – St. Agnes Waller, TX July 23-26 Mujeres Ingles – Holy Name Retreat Ctr Aug 20-23 Mujeres Español – St. Agnes Waller, TX Sept 10-13 Hombres Español – St Agnes Waller TX
25º domingo del Tempo Ordinario Que reconozcamos que todo lo que tenemos es un don
de Dios, incluido nuestro dinero, y compartir
generosamente nuestra riqueza para apoyar la misión de
nuestra Iglesia, a nivel local y en todo el mundo.
“Ningún sirviente puede servir a dos amos. Odiará a
uno y amará al otro, o se dedicará a uno y descuidará al
otro. No puedes servir a Dios y a las riquezas.” Lucas
16:13
¿Es el dinero un “dios” que pones ante Dios? Dar
dinero para apoyar a la Iglesia y a otras organizaciones
de caridad es un pilar de nuestra fe, como asistir a misa
todos los domingos y participar en el ministerio
parroquial. Dar dinero nos libera de ser esclavos del
dinero. Aumenta nuestra dependencia de Dios y nuestra
confianza en que Dios proporcionará todo lo que
necesitamos.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 VIGESIMO QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2019
Kinder-6th Grade
SOME REMAINING SPACES! If you have not register your
child to CCE classes yet, please come to our office ASAP!
Monday-Friday From 9am-4pm. CCE classes for Kinder to 6th
Grade already started Today!! Please bring your children to
receive the First Communion
Information: (713) 464-5029 Johana or Alicia
+Remember to bring your child to Sunday Masses+
REGISTRATIONS FOR 2019/2020 will begin for CONFIRMATION (9th Grade – 12th Grade) and FIRST
COMMUNION (7TH Grade – 12th Grade) in the Church Office
May 13th – September 13th, 2019 Questions? Contact Ricky 713-468-9555
GREAT MUSIC! COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Call or e-mail Ricky [email protected] 713/468-9555
FORMED.org/register - Enter Parish Code: nr2424
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.
2020 RETREATS: Feb 6 - 9 Spanish Women – St. Agnes Waller, TX March 19-22 Teen ACTS – St. Agnes Waller, TX April 30-May 3 Men English – Holy Name Retreat Ctr May 14-17 Spanish Men – St Agnes Waller TX July 9-12 Teen ACTS – St. Agnes Waller, TX July 23-26 Women English – Holy Name Retreat Ctr Aug 20-23 Spanish Women – St. Agnes Waller, TX Sept 10-13 Spanish Men – St Agnes Waller TX
YOUNG ADULTS & ADULTS (18 Years Old+) - First Communion and Confirmation Classes, the Fall registration has begin and classes will start in October, classes are completed in just 10 weeks. In Spanish ask for Pilar Salas (713-468-9555) in English, Deacon Dan O’Dowd (713-468-9555)
HELP WANTED
ST. JEROME EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A PART-TIME
TEACHER’S AIDE. The applicant must be experienced in providing childcare in a school environment. Please call Ms. Melissa Alvarez at 713-461-0835 for an appointment interview.
REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS IS
STILL OPEN CHOOSE THE RIGHT
SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILDREN!
A community of Love, rooted in faith, service and
knowledge.
Now accepting applications PK3-8th grade for the
2019-2020 school year.
Visit our website www.stjeromecs.org
713-468-7946
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 VIGESIMO QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2019
THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday/Domingo, September 22
9:00 am CCE Activities – Adult Ed
9:00 am MFCC – PAC (D)
10:00 am Clases de Biblia - Outback
Monday/Lunes, September 23
5:00 pm CCE Activities – Main Sanctuary
6:00 pm TMIY – White House
6:30 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room (Ninero)
6:30 pm ACTS Rosary Team – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
6:45 pm ESL (English Classes) – PAC (D)
7:00 pm Legión de María – Jerome Room
7:00 pm Comunidad Merkaba – Adult Ed
Tuesday/Martes, September 24
10:00 am Woman’s Book Study – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:00 pm Juventud & Esperanza – Adult Ed
7:00 pm Users in Spanish – PAC (A)
Wednesday/Miércoles, September 25
7:00 pm Legion of Mary – Jerome Room
7:00 pm Coro de la Sagrada – White House
7:00 pm Juventad & Esperanza – Soccer Fields
7:00 pm English (ESL) – 102
Thursday/Jueves, September 26
5:00 pm FTCM Classes – PAC (B & D)
6:30 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room
6:30 pm Knights – Day Chapel
Friday/Viernes, September 27
7:00 pm Comunidad Merkaba – Outback
8:00 pm Coro Bilingue – Jerome Room
Saturday/Sábado, September 28
4:00 pm Coro de la Sagrada – White House
NEXT WEEKEND – September 28th 3:00 PM -11:00 PM September 29th 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
† Mass Intentions For The Week†
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 / 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:00 am St. Jerome Parishioners
10:00 am Lorraine Hrachovy† Manuel Baluyot†
12:00 pm Sr. David Rojas† AgusQn Ortega† Alicia Huerta†
2:30 pm Francisco Arcos† Estela Flores†
5:00 pm Veronica Hernandez†
7:00 pm Amalia Mojica† Alberto Andrade
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 / 23 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:15 am Truddy & Humberto Benavides
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 / 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:15 am Norbert Ogrodwicz†
8:30 pm Evans Luna† Agustin Osorio† Felix Pacheco†
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 / 25 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:15 am Philomena Varghese
7:00 pm Eufemia Hernandez†
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 / 26 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:15 am Karol Hown† Julia Bendy †
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 / 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:15 am Sister Adeline, Alicia Feagin
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 / 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:15 am Sister Kathaleen Smith
5:30 pm Joe Sr & Marie Foyt
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 / 29 DE SEPTIEMBRE
8:00 am St. Jerome Parishioners
10:00 am Elizabeth Herveat† Esperanza Galvan†
12:00 pm Almas del Purgatorio† Tomas Hernandez†
2:30 pm Evans Luna† Romiro Onofre† Jesus Torres†
5:00 pm Louis Mendez† Robert Negron† Gerry Muhl
7:00 pm Pastora Diaz† Clara R. Alcaraz† Ignacio Romo†
St. Jerome Catholic Church presents……..
John O’Neill, author of The Fisherman’s Tomb
October 18th 7:30 PM
Parish Activity Center (B) The incredible, sometimes shocking, story of the 75-year search and its key players has never been fully told — until now. The quest would pit one of the 20th century’s most talented archaeologists — a woman — against top Vatican insiders. The Fisherman’s Tomb is a story of the discovery of the tomb and bones of St. Peter under St. Peter’s Basilica and it is the story of triumph of faith and genius against all odds.
ONLINE GIVING
The parish website has instructions on how to register for convenient on-line giving. You will have full control of your contribution account and scheduling. This option can be a great way to support the church more consistently and strengthen your commitment to charity. If you would like to begin online giving, visit the link on our website or call Louis De La Cruz: 713-468-9555.
www.stjermehou.org
St. Jerome Gift Shop…Discover great gift ideas for First Communion, Graduation and Confirmation at St. Jerome Gift Shop!
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 VIGESIMO QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2019
Entertainment: Saturday, Sept 28th
Black Tie Affair
Sunday, September 29th
Grupo Vital
Mariachi DJ Ovi
Ballet Folklorico Mixteco
Invite your friends and neighbors for some
great food and entertainment!
TOKEN DEAL!
Don’t miss the upcoming PRE-TOKEN SALES
Dates coming Soon!
ST. JEROME 54th ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
SEPT 28th & 29th 2019 “Celebrating 54 years of Family, Food, Fun and Faith” "Celebrando 54 años de la familia, comida, diversión y fe"
Please visit the Fall Festival Table after mass to see
how you can help.
Thank you all for being a part of our community. Please keep our Festival in
your prayers.
Blessings, Fall Festival Committee
FALL FESTIVAL WEBSITE: http://www.stjeromefallfestival.com
RAFFLE TICKET SALES – We still need Sponsors for raffle
prizes. Please contact George or Barbara Levandowski if you are able to help at 832-723-4783
Please continue to sell raffle tickets!
FALL FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS ON SALE NOW AFTER MASSES-
$10.00 EACH!
DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - Payments for
Festival related items or donations at designated masses or contact the office. Debit/Credit Cards are also welcomed at the
Fall Festival
Come Join the Fun!!!!
PLANT BOOTH – Bring donations directly to Pavilion Sat. or Sunday. Por favor necesitamos donaciones de plantas
para el puesto de plantas el sabado o domingo por la manana.
CAKE BOOTH- Bring donations directly to Adult Ed Center securely wrapped and labeled. Sat.or Sunday.
Necesitamos donaciones de pasteles, galletas, o pastelitos. Favor de envolverlos en plastico incluyendo su
nombre y descripcion y traerlo(s) sabado o domingo por la manana al Centro de educacion de adultos (al cruzar
de la oficina de la iglesia)
BOOK BOOTH- Donations of books, CDs, DVDs can be dropped off at the church office. Necesitamos donaciones
de libros, CDs, DVDs. Favor de traer las donaciones a la oficina de la iglesia.
ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTH - Donations of handcrafted items can be dropped off at the church office. Please have the
items priced and packaged (include your name). Necesitamos donaciones de articulos hechos a mano. Favor de
traer su donacion a la oficina incluyendo el precio y su nombre.
SPONSORSHIPS RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORS NEEDED
Questions? Please contact George or Barbara Levandowski 832-723-4783
BOOTH SPONSORS - Corporate or Personal available Single Booth $200. Double Booth $400.
Visit the Fall Festival Table for more information. Booth Sponsorships can also make tribute to a loved one, include a bible verse, mark a birthday or anniversary. Questions? Please
contact Tony Dworaczyk 832-904-1925 or Oswaldo Ruiz 832-794-1663 _________________________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEERS - We need all types of volunteers. Please visit the Festival Table for more info. Contact Deacon Gil Vela. We still need Booth Workers, Parking
• Setup Saturday 9/21. Beginning at 8:00 am in the Pavilion
• Friday Evening 9/27 – We need help setting up, assistance with moving and setting up tables. (Areas: Supplies, Plants, Books, Silent Auction, Sign Placements…..)
• Saturday AM 9/28 – variety of areas last minute preparations.
• Sunday AM 9/29 – We need help cleaning/sweeping… • Monday AM 9/30 Festival Teardown.
SETUP SATURDAY
Sept. 21st 8AM @ Pavilion We need help to set up for the festival. Please come out and help assemble booths and organizing the festival grounds. We need all hands on deck to help out and what better way to get to know your fellow parishioners than to spend time with them and help out with the Festival. Contact Carlos Aguilar at 713-467-1308 to volunteer.
TEARDOWN MONDAY, September 30th 8AM
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 VIGESIMO QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO DOMINGO 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2019
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
CATECISMO (de KINDER A SEXTO AÑO)
TODAVIA TENEMOS ESPACIOS! Si todavía no ha registrado a sus hijos a clases de catecismo todavía es tiempo, vaya a la nuestra oficina lo más pronto posible y con gusto le ayudamos de Lunes a Viernes fe 9am a 4pm. ¡Las Clases de Catecismo de Domingo y Martes para niños de Primaria comenzaron hoy, traigan a sus hijos a clases.
Información: (713) 464-5029 Johana o Alicia
FALL FESTIVAL BOOTH SPONSORS Single Booth $200. Double Booth $400.
Visit the Fall Festival Table for more information. Booth Sponsorships can also make tribute to a loved one, include a bible verse, mark a birthday or anniversary. Questions? Please contact Tony Dworaczyk 832-904-1925 or Oswaldo Ruiz 832-794-1663
Future movie nights will be: October 25 (TBD), November 15 (TBD)
December 27 (TBD)
$ 4,748,238
30% Deuda 3,342,238 3,300,548
3,248,238 70% Pagado
3,000,000 2,500,000
2,250,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
CAMPAÑA DE "MANO A MANO"
CENTRO DE ACTIVIDADES PARROQUIALES NECESITA $1,406,000 MILLONES MAS PARA COMPLETAR EL
PROJECTO, POR FAVOR CONSIDERE DEJAR UN REGALO AL CENTRO
DE ACTIVIDADES PARROQUIALES EN SU TESTAMENTO. RESPECT LIFE: "In a striking way, we see today a heightening of the
tension between our nation's founding principles and political
reality. We see this in diminishing respect for the inalienable right to
life and in the elimination of legal protections for those who are most
vulnerable. There can be no genuine justice in our society until the
truths on which our nation was founded are more perfectly realized in
our culture and law." - USCCB "Living the Gospel: A Challenge to
American Catholics