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Sunday, January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

“Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World”

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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS:

Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ……………………………………….tavila@stjta.com Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………..ezproducts@sbcglobal.net Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Paula Willis)…………………………………………………………..pj_willis@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: VACANT El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)…….jpsalm91@yahoo.com Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………...stjamesffn@gmail.com Grupo de Oración: (Trini Villafaña)……………..mariaa20.99@gmail.com Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba)….joseruval@yahoo.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)……………………………...vercherc@yahoo.com

PARISH INFORMATION NEWCOMERS: A warm welcome to you. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you would like to become a regis-tered member of our parish family, please pick up a registra on form locate on either side of the doors. If you wish, you may stop the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org. We will be hap-py to assist you in any way. INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby bap-

zed here at St. James. For informa on concerning Bap sm, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in mes of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick, please con-tact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or a er mass. He will be glad to assist you. MARRIAGE: Congratula ons on your upcoming marriage. The church wishes to assist you in preparing for this important sacrament. Couples should contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacrament or please visit our website at STJTA.org. RCIA: The church welcomes you as a son or daughter. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you are interested in becoming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit our website at STJTA.org. It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THOSE WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS

Ifyouoramemberofyourfamilyexperiencesillnessorinjurycalltheparishof iceat281-353-5053andwewilladdthatnametotheprayerlistintheBulletin.Wewillprayeverydayforthoseontheprayerlist.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Misa en español) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Friday of each month: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 csamperi@stjta.com Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 dcnray@stjta.com Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 dcnalfonso@stjta.com Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 dcnpaul@stjta.com Deacon Rene Ramon Ext. 115 dcnramon@stjta.com Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 dcnart@stjta.com

PASTORAL STAFF Don Nguyen, Director of Music Ext. 123 dnguyen@stjta.com Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com

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The Epiphany of the Lord

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 The Epiphany of the Lord IS 60:1-6; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; EPH 3:2-3A, 5-6; MT 2:1-12

7:30 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 9:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Lori Morgan 11:00 a.m. Mass - Mary Lou Ghezzi + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Sam & Gladys Samperi + ______________________________________

MONDAY, JANUARY 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious

1JN 3:22-4:6; PS 2:7BC-8, 10-12A; MT 4:12-17, 23-25 8:00 a.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Adora on 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirma on Class/Catechism Review (Disciple Rm) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Mee ng (Parish Hall) ________________________________________________________ TUESDAY,JANUARY 5 St. John Neumann, Bishop

1JN 4:7-10 PS 72:1-4, 7-8; MK 6:34-44 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Margaret & John Carroll 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers (Parish Hall) 6:00 p.m. RCIA - Children (Apostle Room) 7:00 p.m. AHG Troops Mee ngs (JP II Room) 7:00 p.m. Crecimentos (Parish Hall)

________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6

1JN 4:11-18; PS 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; MK 6:45-52 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Margaret & Bill McDonald Family 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 12:00 p.m. Rosary Makers (St. James Room) _____________________________________

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 1JN 4:19-5:4; PS 72:1-2, 14 AND 15BC, 17; LK 4:14-22

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Ma Donohue & Family 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer _________________________________________________________

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 1JN 5:5-13; PS 147:12-15, 19-20; LK 5:12-16

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Ceferino L. Agus n + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Adult Book Study (St. James Room) _____________________________________________

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 1JN 5:14-21; PS 149:1-6A AND 9B; JN 3:22-30

8:00 a.m. English and Spanish Bap sm Classes (Narthex) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Jimmy Aguilar +

ACTIVITIES&READINGSTHISWEEK

Gospel Activity of the Week for Families Epiphanyisatraditionaltimefortheblessingofhomes.ItisatimetocelebratethefactthatGodcanbefoundinoureverydayenvironment.WeknowthatwearepartofthefamilyofGodandthatGoddwellsinourhome.Planablessingofyourhome.Usethefollowingformat:ReadJohn1:14fromtheBible.Thengoinprocessionfromroomtoroom,blessingeachroomwithholywater.We offer our condolences to Sophia Perez and Family on the death of her daughter, Michelle Perez Gonzalez.

May all the faithful departed rest in peace.

The Epiphany of the Lord

In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Epiphany celebrates God’s mercy shining on the magi from a guiding star. Their kingdoms were far from Jerusalem, their reli-

gions far from God’s covenant with Israel. At first the star led the magi to Jerusalem, where they could

“recalculate” their quest with the help of God’s own “GPS,” the Jewish scriptures. How challenging and

humbling for the magi to discover that they would find the world’s Messiah not in a palace but with a poor

couple in an insignificant village. That’s where God’s mercy, shining in the star, led the magi to worship Je-sus, the Prince of Peace. Today the magi invite us to

“recalculate” our life’s journey during this Jubilee Year - to follow the star of God’s mercy along the way of

humble love, to discover a renewed personal relation-ship with Jesus ourselves and so become “guiding

stars” leading other seekers to find Jesus, too.

Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Acolytes and Greeters

We are having a MORNING OF REFLECTION on January 23rd from 10am – 12Noon in the church. Our presenter will be Fr. Leon Strieder, professor at St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston, TX. Lunch will be served afterwards. Please contact the office (281-353-5053) no later than January 16th to let us know if you are going to attend.

Update Membership Information We are updating our parish records. Does our parish database have

your family membership records correct? It is that time for us to up-date our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may

have occurred in your family over the past year.

Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record? If you have not already informed the parish office, please call us at 281-353-5053. You can also go online (www.stjta.org) to update your information or send us

an email with your changes.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

DSF 2015 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…” Parish Goal for 2015: $87,000.00 Amount Paid: $98,264.30 Amount Pledged: $100,519.30 # of participants: 308 % paid at: 112.25% Report date: 12/21/2015

—-STEWARDSHIP — MORE PARISH NEWS

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OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship.

Week ending December 20, 2015

Regular Collection (263 env) $ 11,843.13 Mailed in contributions: $ 11,789.63 Online Giving: 12/14-20/2015 $ 3,517.62 Total: $ 27,150.38 Attendance: 2035

SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Debt Reduction 5th Sunday: Social Ministry

OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd Sunday of every month. On the weekend of January 16th and 17th, please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expi-ration date. This benefits those most needy in our community.

In 1972 Pope Paul VI revised several minis-tries and minor clerical orders. One ministry that was preserved was the ministry of the

instituted acolyte. While the term acolyte is at times used when referring to young men and women who assist at the altar (altar servers), the ministry of acolyte is a permanent institu-tion. Because the ministry has its roots in the formation of ordained clergy, the ministry is reserved to men. The instituted acolyte is ap-

pointed to assist the deacon and serve the priest in the celebration of the liturgy. He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion serving

only when sufficient ordinary ministers are not available. Men must be at least 21 years of age, fully initiated and living an exemplary Chris-tian way of life, with no impediments to sacramental reception, (e.g. if married, one must be in valid marital union recognized by the Church). For more information please contact Deacon Ray in the parish office.

JANUARY 3RD CATECHISM Q & A Q. How does the Virgin Mary help the Church?

A. After her Assumption into Heaven, Mary continues to intercede for her children, and to be a model of faith and charity for all. Catholics see in her an image of the resurrection that awaits them and they invoke her as advocate and helper. (Catechism of the Catholic Church,

paragraph 975). Read the Catechism! Go to: vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM Source: Faith Fusion: Knowing, Loving, and Serving Christ and the Catholic Church (Our Sunday Visitor)

Adult Confirmation Classes Begin January 4th!

Would you like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? If you are 18 or over and have not yet received the Sacrament, please call the parish office to schedule a time to meet with Fr. Charlie or Deacon Ray prior to our first class on January 4th.

Classes will take place on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 beginning January 4 through March 28. Confirmation will take place on Pentecost Weekend (May 14 - 15, 2016).

We are searching for volunteers interested in creat-ing that good first impression by serving as an Usher at weekend Masses. Individuals must be willing to greet Parishioners, provide support during the Mass, assist in seating at Mass, take up the collection, help manage Com-munion flow, assist Parishioners in any need they have, and pass out Bulletins after Mass. The time com-mitment is about 90 minutes,1 - 2 Sundays a month. Please contact Deacon Ray in the parish office or email him at: dcnray@stjta.com

FREE RESOURCES Be sure to stop by the pamphlet rack near the side entrance to explore the many resources available in English and Spanish!

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

—-DIOCESAN NEWS

FIRST COMMUNION *** There will be a parent meeting on Tuesday Jan. 12th in the church at 7:00 pm. This is mandatory for all parents of children who will be receiving First Communion in May 2016.***

PRIMERA COMUNION *** El dia 12 de enero a las 7:00 pm se llevara a cabo una reunion/junta en la iglesia para padres de niños que van a recibir el Sacramento de la Primera Comunión en Mayo del 2016. Esta reunion/junta es obligatoria.***

Faith Formation News

For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): VACANT CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: David Dziena – ddziena@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: VACANT

Youth Ministry News HighSchoolYouthNights:AllHighSchoolparishionersarewelcometoattendourYouthNightonWednesdaysfrom7:30-9pmintheParishHall.The irstmeetingofthenewyearwillbeJanuary13th.Joinusfordinner,activities,fellowship.Bringafriend!JuniorHighYouthNights:AllparishionersinJuniorHighSchoolarewelcometojoinourJun-iorHighyouthnights.Comeforfood,games,andfun.Upcomingmeetingsarefrom7:00pm-8:30pmonintheJPIIRoom(behindthechurchbuilding).

CATHOLIC FAMILY NIGHT WITH THE HOUSTON ROCKETS

When????? Saturday, January 10th, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Toyota Center.

Families and friends are invited to watch the Houston Rockets game as they take on the Utah Jazz. A portion of the ticket prices will benefit the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston!

Tickets are available for the following sections: $27 - Upper Endzone $34 - Upper Corner $49 - Upper Sidelines $60 - Lower Endzone

For more information or to order your tickets, call Josh Massey, 713-758-7455 OR

e-mail him: joshm@rocketball.com.

To order online, visit: www.rockets.com/promocode, Code: catholic

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 “VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO…”

Meta de la parroquia 2015: $87,000.00 Pagado: $98,264.30 Promesa: $100,519.30 # de participantes: 308 % pagado: 112.95% Fecha: 12/21/2015

—–MINISTERIO HISPANO

(Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones)

Fin de Semana del 20 de diciembre 2015

Colecta Regular (263 sobres) $ 11,843.13 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 11,789.63 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 3,517.62 Total: $ 27,150.38

Asistencia: 2035

SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda

5o domingo: MInisterio Social .

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En 1972 el Papa Pablo VI revisó varios minis-terios y órdenes menores del clero.. Un min-isterio que se conservó fue el ministerio del acólito instituido. Mientras que el término acólito es a veces usado para referirse a los hombres y mujeres jóvenes que ayudan en el altar (monaguillos), el ministerio de acólito es una institución permanente. Debido a que el ministerio tiene sus raíces en la formación de

clero ordenado, el ministerio está reservado a los hombres. El acólito instituido es designado pa-ra ayudar al diácono y servir al sacerdote en la celebración de la liturgia. Él es un Ministro Extraor-dinario de la Sagrada Comunión sirviendo sólo cuando suficientes

ministros ordinarios no están disponibles. Los hombres deben tener por lo menos la edad de 21 años, totalmente entregados y estar viviendo la vida Cristiana de una manera ejemplar sin nada que los impida, por ejem-plo (si es casado, tiene que estar casado por la Iglesia Católica). Para mas información, favor de comunicarse con el Diácono Ray Oden en las oficinas de la parroquia.

La colecta de víveres de la parroquia es el tercer n de semana de cada mes. La próxima co-lecta es el 16 y 17 de enero. Favor de traer comes bles que aún no hayan ca-ducado (expirado) para beneficiar a los más necesitados de nuestra parroquia.

Regístrese para dar sus donaciones elec-trónicamente en nuestra página de la

parroquia www.stjta.org

Clases de Confirmación para adultos (en Inglés) comienzan el 4 de enero!

Quiere Usted recibir el sacramento de Confirmación? Si Usted tiene 18 años o más y todavía no ha recibido el Sacramento, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para programar una cita para

reunirse con el Padre Charlie o Diácono Ray antes de nuestra primera clase el 4 de enero. Las clases tendrán lugar el lunes por la noche de 7 a

8:30pm iniciando el 4 de enero hasta el 28 de marzo. La Confirmación se realizará el fin de

semana de Pentecostés (el 14 y 15 de mayo del 2016).

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