ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS September 25, 2016

Mass Intentions Intenciones de Misa

Sunday/ Domingo 09-25-2016 7:30am † Michael Barry 9:00am Phillip Addai - Health 11:00am Anthony Ugwumba - Health 1:00pm † Carmen Sarabia 5:00pm † Paul Ayi 7:00pm ----Vocations Monday/ Lunes 09-26-2016 6:30am † Dominga Cucio 5:30pm Brian Quintero Tuesday/ Martes 09-27-2016 6:30am Shellie Abrameit 5:30pm † Rosa Gordon Wednesday/ Miércoles 09-28-2016 6:30am Pope Francis 5:30pm † Charles Westly Moore II & † Vera Agatha Reynolds Thursday/ Jueves 09-29-2016 6:30am † Benito Moreno Garza 5:30pm †Vera Agatha Reynolds Friday/ Viernes 09-30-2016 6:30am Diana Garcia 8:15am --† Benito Moreno Garza & † Armando Rojas 5:30pm Patrick Wark - Health Saturday/ Sabado 10-01-2016 6:30am † Joseph Easley 5:30pm †Jerry Bush Sunday/ Domingo 10-02-2016 7:30am Patrick Wark - Health 9:00am Ed Sharp Intentions 11:00am Thanksgiving 1:00pm † Kevin Perez 5:00pm † Rev. Edward Abell 7:00pm --All Souls in purgatory

FOR MASS INTENTONS PLEASE COME BY THE PARISH OFFICE. PARA INTENCIONES DE LA MISA FAVOR DE PASAR POR LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL.

Welcome New Families!

We are very glad you are here and pray that you become active in our vibrant church

community where we love God, one another, our community, and our world with our thoughts

and actions. We invite you to come by the parish office to register or by

visiting our web page for more information at www.stmhouston.org

Bienvenidos Nuevas Familias!

Estamos muy contentos de que estén aquí y oramos que se conviertan en miembros activos

en nuestra comunidad vibrante en la que amamos a Dios , el uno al otro , nuestra comunidad y nuestro mundo con

nuestros pensamientos y acciones. Los invitamos a pasar por la oficina para registrarse o

visita nuestra página de web para mayor información:

www.stmhouston.org

Josephine LeDay James Swanson Therese Flaherty Barbara DeMarco Marie Jo Swanson Latondra Banks James Murphy Deanna Murphy Gregoria Barrera Margaret Schueler Angela Gannucci Edgar Sharp Dorothy Marak Alfonso Gutierrez Maria Ruiz

Evangelina Corrales Jose Asuncion Romero Martha Reyes Grace Riley Alicia Vagas

Vincent Graceffa Frankie B. Mandola Kate Garcia Marc Bialas Harris Family Grace Riley

Yvonne Mayberry Orlando Medina Henry Hill Alberto & Maria Luisa de Leon

SFC Paul Bergman Col. David Eskelund Megan Godsey Traci Godsey Sgt. Billy Janca TSgt Bradley Louis Mike McIntosh Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem Charles U. Oparnozie LCDR Russell Thiem

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF AUSTIN TICE TO HIS FAMILY.

Favor de continuar orando por Auntin Tice para su pronto regreso a casa con su familia.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS OREMOS POR NUESTROS SOLDADOS

In Your Prayers / En Sus Oraciones

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The rich man’s sumptuous feasting also echoes the

"eat, drink, and be merry" boast of the man with bigger barns in Luke 12:13-21 – Gospel of Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary time, July 31, 2016.

The story of the rich man and Lazarus is unique in Luke. The nameless rich man did not knowing Lazarus. He did not doing any harmful to Lazarus. But why does the rich man being punished? Where does Luke intend the au-dience to see itself in this parable? Lazarus’ story offers two lessons:

It is about the question of discipleship and wealth. The insatiable appetite for wealth will narrow and conceal our visions from recognizing the poor in the world. Saint ‘Mother’ Teresa of Calcutta once said: ‘At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have re-ceived, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by 'I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was naked and you clothed me, I was homeless and you took me in.' Hungry not only for bread - but hungry for love. Naked not only for clothing - but naked for human dignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of a room of bricks - but homeless because of rejection.”

A warning for all. Death will come to all. The terrifyingly vivid apocalyptic journey to afterlife awakens a sense of urgency of preparations for eternal life.

In Luke's wonderful imagery, OUR God, like Abraham's bosom, awaits to embrace us in loving arms now and after our death.

Fr. Hai

The Pastors Corner * La Voz del Pastor

El hombre rico da un magnifico banquete y también se hace eco del "comer, beber y ser feliz" presumiendo con grandes graneros en Lucas 12:13-21 – evangelio del deci-moctavo domingo del tiempo ordinario, 31 de julio de 2016. La historia del hombre rico y Lázaro es única en Lu-cas. El hombre rico sin nombre y sin conocer a Lázaro, no lo prejudico. Ahora ¿por qué el hombre rico esta siendo cas-tigado? ¿Dónde creen que Lucas quiere da entender al pú-blico con esta parábola? La historia de Lázaro ofrece dos lecciones: Se trata de la cuestión del discipulado y la riqueza. El deseo insaciable apetito de riqueza se estrecha y oculta nuestras vision de reconocer a los pobres en el mundo. San-ta 'Madre' Teresa de Calcuta dijo una vez: ' al final de la vida no seremos juzgados por cuántos diplomas hemos reci-bido, cuánto dinero hemos hecho, cuántas cosas grandes hemos hecho. Seremos juzgados por 'tuve hambre y me distes de comer, estaba desnudo y me vestistes, estaba sin hogar y me alojastes en tu casa.' Hambrientos no sólo de pan - pero hambrientos de amor. Desnudos no sólo de ropa - pero desnudos del respeto y la dignidad humana. Vagabun-dos no sólo por falta de un cuarto de ladrillo - pero vagabundos a causa de rechazo.” Una advertencia para todos. La muerte llegará a to-dos. La jornada apocalíptica terriblemente despierta un sentido de urgencia a la preparación para la vida eterna. En Lucas una imágen maravillosa, Nuestro Dios, como en el seno de Abraham, nos espera para abrazarnos con sus amorosos brazos ahora y después de nuestra muerte. Padre Hai

Congratula ons, 2016 Confirmands!!! Our parish community congratulates 90 young people in the 2016 Confirma on class who were confirmed on Friday, September 23 here at St. Thomas More.

It has been a pleasure journeying with them for the past year, and we are proud of all they have accomplished during this period of growth in their faith lives.

May God bless you as you con nue on your faith journey.

Felicidades a Los Candidatos de Confirmacion 2016!!! Nuestra comunidad parroquial felicita a los 90 jóvenes de la clase de Confirmación 2016 que se confirmaron el Viernes 23 de Septiembre aquí en Santo Tomás Moro.

Ha sido un placer caminar con ellos durante este ultimo año, y estamos orgullosos de ellos que han logrado durante este período de crecimiento en su vida de fe.

Que Dios los continue bendiciendo en su jornada de fe.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS September 25, 2016

Readings for the week of September 25 Sunday Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 Monday Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5; Jn 1:47-51 Friday Jb 38:1, 12-21, 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Hb 1:2-3, 2:2-4--; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10

Lecturas de la semana del 25 de Sep embre Domingo: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Salmo 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lc 16:19-31 Lunes: Jb 1:6-22; Salmo 17:1, 2-3, 6-7; Lc 9:46-50 Martes: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Salmo 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8; Lc 9:51-56 Miercoles Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Salmo 88:10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Lc 9:57-62 Jueves: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 o Rv 12:7-12a; Salmo 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5; Jn 1:47-51 Viernes: Jb 38:1, 12-21, 40:3-5; Salmo 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14; Lc 10:13-16 Sabado: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Salmo 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lc 10:17-24 Domingo: Vigésimo Septimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Hb 1:2-3, 2:2-4--; Salmo 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lc 17:5-10

Could you not watch one hour with me?

Matt. 26:40 Jesus wants to embrace you.

¿No pueden velar conmigo una hora? Mat. 26:40

Jesús desea abrazarte.

Our parish offers adoration of Jesus Christ, truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day/7 days of the week in our parish chapel ¿La vida es demasiada agitada? Necesita un lugar para descansar y tomar tiempo para estar con Jesús en SU pre-cencia? Nuestra parroquia ofrece adoración a Jesucristo realmente presente en el Santísimo Sacramento 24 horas al día / 7 días de la semana en nuestra capilla de la parroquia. For information on Eucharistic Adoration / Para información sobre Adoración Eucarística : Questions / Preguntas? Contact the volunteers group by e-mail at adoration@stmhouston.org or call/text 832-869-7483, 832-869-7488.

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PILGRIMAGE

ATTENTION PARENTS AND PARISHIONERS! Please come over and pay us a visit – it’s right next door on Sundays, PRINSTER HALL from 9:00am to 10:30 am. This semester’s topic is MERCY and each session stands on its own – so come join this group of dedicated participants lead by long time pa-rishioner and Eucharistic Minister Hiett Ives (Far left on picture)

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Baptism Information Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): November 19, 2016 Adult Education Building, St Peter Room; 8:45am-12:00pm

Marriage Preparations Engaged couples please contact the parish office 713-729-0221 for more information at least 6 months to a year ahead of the wedding.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? This process is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It begins with informal question and answer sessions. Inquiry sessions are held on Sunday mornings, 9:30am-11am and Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more infor-mation contact Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK This Sacrament is offered bilingual on Saturdays after the 8:00am mass

Nursery The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4 years. There is no charge

Información de Bautismos Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 19 de Noviembre del 2016

en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm. Para mas información, favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa.

NOTA: PADRES SI TOMAN LA CLASE AQUI, EN SANTO TO-MAS, BAUTIZARAN AQUI, NO SE LES DARA UNA CARTA.

Unción de los Enfermos El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se ofrece todos los sábados después de la

misa de 8 am.

BENDICIONES PARA TRES AÑOS Y CELEBRACION DE QUINCE AÑOS Para que su hijo/hija reciba una Bendición o celebración de los quince años debe registrarlo/a en la Oficina del Catecismo o para mayor información contáctese al

713-729-3435

Sacramental General Information

Youth

Información General Sacramental

YOUTH MINISTRY

Invitation to Youth GRADES 8TH THRU 12VE

of Fellowship, Prayer and Faith Sharing.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: “ We meet every Sunday from

6pm to 8pm.”

SEE YOU ALL!

Parish School

RESPECT LIFE

Please join Respect Life

the second Sunday of every month from 9-9:40 in the evening in the chapel.

We will pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet for the

protection of life from conception to natural death, and for

the protection of traditional marriage and religious liberty.

Oktoberfest 2016 It’s time for the Annual STM Oktoberfest. Don’t miss out on purchasing the winning ticket for this year’s raf-fle. Take chance on a $5000 Visa Gift Card, a $1500 Visa Gift Card, a $1000 Visa Gift Card and a $500 Tar-get Gift Card ($2.00 per ticket or $20.00 for book of 12 tickets. STM students will be at each of the Masses on Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9 selling tickets. Bring your cash and checkbooks so you don’t miss this opportunity. Thank you!

Es hora del Festival Annual de Octoberfest 2016 de Nuestra Parroquia. No se pierda la compra del boleto ganador para el sorteo de este año . Tome una oportuni-dad de ganarse una tarjeta de Visa de regalo de $ 5000, una tarjeta de regalo de Visa de $1500, una tarjeta de regalo de Visa de $ 1000 y una tarjeta de regalo de Tar-get fr $ 500 ($ 2.00 por boleto o $ 20.00 por un libro de 12 boletos. Los estudiantes de la escuela estarán en cada misa en Octubre 1, 2, 8 y 9. Traiga su dinero en efectivo y su chequera para que no se pierda esta oportunidad. ¡Gracias!

EN LA ARQUIDIOCESIS

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS September 25, 2016

This week around STM…. Sunday, September 25 7:00 am - 12:30 pm CCE School 8:30 am Boy Scouts, Scout House 2:00 pm Spanish Baptism 4:00 pm Girl Scouts, Scout House 6:00 pm Young Disciples Group Monday, September 26 9:00 am Bible Study, Conference Rm 6:00 pm PAM, Rectory 6:30 pm Legion of Mary, AE-St. Peter 7:00 pm Danza Tonantzin, Rehkopf Gym Bible Study “Doors of Mercy”, AE St. Paul Troop 99, Scout House Apostleship of the Cross, AE-St. Paul Tuesday, September 27 9:30 am Senior Citizen, Scout House 3:15 pm Girl Scouts, Scout House 6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones (Praise and Worship) 6:00 pm Adore, Youth Center 7:00 pm Pastoral Council, AE St. Paul 7:30 pm BGC, Rectory Wednesday, September 28 10:00am Bible Study, Doors of Mercy, Servant Hall 6:00 pm Pack 99, Scout Scout 6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones 6:30 pm KofC, Prinster Hall 7:00 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Grp– Chapel Danza Tonantzin, Rehkopf Gym RCIA (Spanish), Prayer Rm Youth Center RCIA (English), AE-St. Peter 7:30 pm Legion of Mary– AE-St. Paul Rm. Spanish Choir, Church Thursday, September 29 10:00am Craft Guild, Donovans Den 3:00 pm Girl Scouts, Scout House 6:30 pm Bill Ledbetter(Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den 7:00 pm Troop 99, Scout House Combined Choir, Church Bible Study “Doors of Mercy”, AE St Peter 7:30 pm Word of the Truth Bible Study—AE St. Peter Friday, September 30 8:15 am Parish School Mass, Church 5:00 pm Legion of Mary Junior (Spanish), AE-St. Paul 6:30 pm Overeaters Anon—AE St Peter 7:00 pm Danza Tonantzin, Rehkopf Gym Jubelio De la Misericordia Coro, Church Saturday, October 1 12:00 pm Quinceañera, Church 2:00 pm Wedding, Church 3:30 pm–4:45pm Confessions / Confesiones 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Pack 99, Prinster Hall Sunday, October 2 2:00 pm English Baptism

MUSIC MINISTRY

Singing the Praises of Singing in the Choir Gladys Knight, seven time Grammy award winning singer, has been singing in her local church choir for over fifty years! So have Ed Sharp and John Biondi, members of our STM church choir. I guess it must agree with them (and us too). “Recent research on the biological effects of music and singing shows just how good belt-ing out a song is for every-one.” Researchers in the UK found that singing with a group for 70 minutes a week resulted in positive immune responses and improved mood. Imagine that Choir singing improves your health! And if that’s not enough motivation, consider that it is also a ministry, an opportunity to give back to God and to your church community. Call or email Mary for more details. Mary@stmhouston.org or 713 980 3111.

Learn God’s “Plan of Mercy” — from Adam and Eve to you today

Discover how sacraments are “Door of Mercy”

Experience the power of the Divine Mercy message and devotion

Where: Servant Hall Mondays at 7:00 pm, Wed at 10, Fridays 7:00 pm

BIBLE STUDY

STM Financial Stewardship for September, 2016 Week Offering for 09/18/16 ............ $ 27,953.00 Online Giving ………………………………... $ 3,593.00 Total Offertory ................................. $ 31,546.00 Weekend Budgeted Goal ................. $34,650.00

Difference......................... -3,104.00 Thank you for your continued generosity! ííGracias por su continua generosidad!!

Parish Youth Choir The Choir is open to stu-dents 4th grade through 8th grade. Must be available for a one hour practice on Wednesdays at 6pm. The Choir sings about once a month on Sunday morning and participates in the Pueri Cantores Choir Festival an-

nually. Please contact Ms Mary Endres to re-serve a spot for your student at 713-980-3111.

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FUN FOR SENIORS

Senior Citizens, Come and join us for some

Bingo fun, on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Tuesday of the Month.

Next Bingo Tuesday October 11th and

Tuesday October 25th in the Scout House at 9:30.

See you there!

DENTISTS NEEDED

Casa Maria Dental Clinic @ 6101 Edgemoor is in need of volunteer Dentists,

Dental assistants, 2-3 days a month. Being bi-lingual would be helpful. Contact Dr. Sam @ 951-275-4582.

Thank you very much.

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