Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center

O Come, O C , E 430 BUNKER HILL ROAD, HOUSTON, TX 77024

VOL 15 - ISSUE 2 - WINTER 2021

2021 K + M + B 2022

The Advent wreath shines brighter with each passing week. As the light of the Advent candles pierces the

darkness of every room and every church, our hope in a merciful God pierces our darkened spirits in this unsettled

world of uncertainty and hard times. At the Advent Masses, we read the prophecy of Jeremiah who lived during a peri-

od of religious turmoil and political division in Israel, a time not unlike our present age. However, Jeremiah’s prophecy

brings hope and joy in hard times for he says that a true Son of David will reign and thus justice will reign. Emmanuel is

His name: God-with-us. Our hope prompts us to sing all the louder that 11th Century Advent Carol: “ O Come, O Come,

Emmanuel”, God-with-us. The angel’s message to Joseph, “Fear not” is a message for all of us. Fear not, for Mercy-is-

with-us. Fear not, for Beauty-is-with,-us. Fear not, for Truth-is-with-us. Fear not, for Love-is with-us. Fear not, for God-

is-with-us.

At Christmas Mass during the day, the Deacon proclaims,

“The shepherds went in haste and found Mary and Joseph and the

Infant lying in the manger. They made known the message that had

been told them about the Child. All who heard it were amazed” (St.

Luke 2:18-19). When was the last time you were utterly amazed by

something: the newest gadget, a record broken by an athlete, an

insight by your favorite author. Nothing compares to amazing

things that occurred that night at Bethlehem when “the Word was

flesh and dwelt among us.” (The Angelus Prayer)

St. Paul of the Cross founded a Congregation over 300 years

ago devoted uniquely to the Passion, however, he says don’t forget

Christmas, “Celebrate the feast of Christmas every day… Where,

you will be reborn each day in the Divine Word, Jesus Christ Incar-

nate and Crucified.” May the amazing events of the Nativity and the

Passion of Jesus Christ be always in our hearts. Wishing you a

prayerful Advent and a Blessed and amazing Christmas filled with

hope and the Light of the World.

Prayerfully and gratefully,

A Message from :

A DIVINE MESSAGE

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK

Last year I wrote about the quiet hallways here at Holy Name. This year the hallways

have love and laughter and tons of bustling energy. We have come a long way since the be-

ginning of the pandemic. There is still a long way to go, but I feel that there are many lessons

in the journey.

We are still not at full capacity but the joy and the laughter is palpable. Those that

are coming back to retreat are so thankful, thankful for the Lord’s gift of time with Him and

His abundant blessings on their retreat. It has been a retreat season filled with many graces.

Please take the time to sign up for one of our upcoming retreats in the spring. Time

is your first fruit. You cannot get more of it, nor can you make it yourself. Consider, this Christmas, giving the gift of

time to the Lord and schedule a retreat!!

The Fall has been a time of updating and renewal for the retreat center. The new beds, given as gifts from the

Summer Appeal, are on their way. A new fire suppression system is being installed and you will see new blinds in the

main meeting rooms. Thank you to everyone who helped us to get these important updates ordered and installed.

January 2nd we are having a grand FIESTA!! It is the anniversary of the day that the Passionist Fathers

signed the papers for this miraculous place. This will be a fun free family event, with food and games and lots for eve-

ryone to do. Please join us in celebrating 430 Bunker Hill!! The FIESTA will be from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday,

January 2, 2022.

Saint Paul of the Cross tells us that we should, “Celebrate the feast of Christmas every day, even every mo-

ment in the interior temple of your spirit, remaining like a baby in the bosom of the heavenly Father, where you will

be reborn each moment in the Divine Word, Jesus Christ Incarnate and Crucified.” This is my prayer for each of you

this Christmas season. A Celebration every day inside of your hearts, welcoming the Child Jesus.

Thank you for all that you do for Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center!! On behalf of the staff and Board of

Directors Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Joyous New Year!! I hope I get to see you all at the FIESTA!!

Blessings and Thanks,

&

,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Register online

Where Miracles Happen

contact Franca Delli Veneri 713-464-0211 Ext 42 or email to fveneri@passionist.org

COUPLES RETREAT

February 11 - 13, 2022

SILENCE RETREAT

July 15-17, 2022

MEN’S RETREAT

January 7 - 9, 2022

January 21 - 23, 2022

January 28 - 30, 2022

March 4 - 6, 2022

March 11 - 13, 2022

March 18 - 20, 2022

April 8 - 10, 2022

WOMEN’S RETREAT

December 3 - 5, 2021

February 25 - 27, 2022

May 13 - 15, 2022

June 24 - 26, 2022

UPCOMING 12 STEP RECOVERY RETREATS

AA MEN’S RETREAT

February 4 - 6, 2022

April 1 - 3, 2022

AA WOMEN’S RETREAT

February 18 - 20, 2022

FR. CEDRIC’S SPRING 2021 -2022 EVANGELISTIC MISSIONS

Nov. 27-Dec. 1st: Advent Mission Mary Our Queen 606 Cedarwood Dr Friendswood, TX 77546

Jan. 29-Feb 2: St. Brendan's Church Ormond Beach, FL (386) 441-1505

March 5-9th: St. Laurence Church Sugarland, (Houston) TX (281) 980-9812

Fr. Cedric’s TV programs air:

Sundays at 6 am TBN and Noon on Daystar TV.

EWTN: Sun: Nov. 28: 1:30 pm,

Wed. Dec. 1st 2:30 pm, Sat. Dec. 4th 5:30 pm

Many of his books, CD’s and DVD’s are available

in Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center’s Bookstore and online.

All of your purchases benefits Holy Name retreat.

See www.frcedric.org for more.

*Vocations Retreats *Archdiocesan Priest Retreats *

*Religious Order * 5-12th Grade*

*ACTS Retreats *

Host your group

El fruto de 5 años de trabajo y profundización en la Espi-

ritualidad Pasionista, así como la manera de hacer la Direc-

ción Espiritual, queda plasmada en este texto el cual será

muy beneficioso para nuestro programa formación de

Acompañantes Espirituales y para toda la comunidad. Y co-

mo muy pocas veces tenemos la bendición de contar con un

texto en español sobre la Espiritualidad pasionista.

Al momento de empezar a leer este texto podrán encon-

trar los frutos de la santidad que la espiritualidad pasionista

a través de la dirección espiritual ha producido en la Iglesia.

Esta experiencia espiritual ha tomado vida y ha sido trans-

mitida por sus sucesores a través de los siglos. Y en este año

de celebración de los 300 años de fundación de la congre-

gación Pasionista es bueno resaltar como nuestro Fundador

San Pablo de Cruz vivió y comunicó a sus hijos e hijas este

ejercicio de oración que es la dirección espiritual, sobre to-

do a las almas que él dirigía, de manera muy especial a la

primera Inés Grazi.

El Padre Antonio Curto, construye un hilo común y continuo donde une tres experiencias de

itinerancia en la vida espiritual: la de Santa Gemma Galgani, San Gabriel de la Dolorosa y la Sierva de

Dios Inés Grazi. En estas vidas la Pasión de Jesús, la presencia de María, y las luchas contra el demonio

son tema de la dirección espiritual y a los directores. Sus cartas, diarios y diálogos en la Dirección

Espiritual, son el testimonio de lo que a diario se vive en este camino hacia la santidad y donde, quien

acompaña, es la ayuda necesaria para sobrellevar las dificultades que se tienen cuando nuestro deseo

es encontrar a Dios en cada una de nuestras historias.

Disfruten de esta ayuda que el Padre Antonio Curto C.P., nos regala, pues es y siempre ha sido su

motivación preparar y formar Acompañantes Espirituales dignos y serios en la responsabilidad de

ayudar a las almas que Dios les encomienda con mucho

celo y cuidado.

Por: Padre Antonio Curto, C.P.

acurto@passionist.org

Qué es? Cual es su propósito? y con qué frecuencia debo tomarlo? El

Acompañamiento Espiritual es un momento de oración donde dos per-

sonas Acompañante (sacerdote, religioso, diácono o laico certificado) y

acompañando, se reúnen para dialogar y poder encontrar en el com-

partir experiencias como Dios ha estado presente en la vida y descubrir

cuál es la La frecuencia del acompañamiento, es importante que todo

aquel que se acerque a este ejercicio de oración se responsabilice por

mantener un seguimiento mensual con su Acompañante. Esto asegura

un crecimiento constante en la vida de fe y espiritual. La frecuencia del

acompañamiento, es importante que todo aquel que se acerque a este

ejercicio de oración se responsabilice por mantener un seguimiento

mensual con su Acompañante. Esto asegura un crecimiento constante

en la vida de fe y espiritual.

El Programa para la formación de Acompañantes Espirituales va dirigido a aquellas personas que

sienten el llamado de Dios de caminar al lado de otros en su jornada espiritual y que necesitan de

la ayuda de alguien con la formación necesaria para reconectar con Dios o profundizar en su

relación. Desarrolla el crecimiento integral de la persona en sus dimensiones: Espiritual, comunita-

rio o social, personal o psicológico y cultural. Las clases para este programa son im-

partidas por profesores con estudios universitarios.

EL PROGRAMA INICIA EN OCTUBRE, 2022. LAS ENTREVISTAS INICIAN EN FEBRERO, 2022. PARA AGENDAR TU CITA ENVIA UN

EMAIL A FVENERI@PASSIONIST.ORG

Read more about our Christmas Appeal on our website online at CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Memorial

With just a few extra keystrokes, you can shop at

smile.amazon.com, search for and select Holy Name Retreat

Center as your charitable organization, and Amazon will do-

nate 5% of your purchases to our retreat center.

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STEWARDSHIP CORNER

It’s simple

You make a monetary gift to Holy Name Retreat Center and possibly your place of employment will match with a charita-ble gift to us as well. Please check with your employer to see if they have a Matching Gifts Program and if Holy Name qualifies for a match.

The impact of YOUR regular giving makes a difference!

Consider supporting Holy Name Retreat Center through a recurring donation.

Please contact Vicki Guerra at 713-464-0211, ext. 14.

Your Donation

For more information visit:

https://holynameretreatcenter.com/paver/

2021 Quarter Average Potential Annual

Recurring Donations $4,142.96 $49,715.52

Members

Bruce Bricarell

Bob Hodgson

Tomie Magee

Bruce Marek Fr. Ronan Newbold, C.P.

Janet Northrup

Michael Schillaci

Non-Voting,

Ex Officio Members

Kate Mims

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Deacon James Anderson

ADMINISTRATOR

Fr. Nicholas Divine, C.P.

DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY

Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Ron Bickers CHAIRMAN Dennis Storemski VICE CHAIR Sandra Sierra TREASURER Joe Montalbano

SECRETARY

430 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, Texas 77024

Ph: 713-464-0211 Fax 713-464-0671

www.holynameretreatcenter.com

Robert DeBesse

Linda Gardner

Elizabeth “Betty” Orsak

John Parziale

Jack Rogers

Melvin Scott

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