“living our timeless catholic faith in a contemporary world” · 2019-09-19 · 22800...
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22800 Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX 77373 Office 281-353-5053 * Fax 281-355-8847
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston www.stjta.org
“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) ………………………………………[email protected] Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………[email protected] Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Cindy Giacona)………………………………………………………[email protected] Counseling (onsite by Rejoice Counseling Apostolate): ………………………. (844) - 295 - 3167 myparishcounseling.com/stjta Couples for Christ/FFL: (Norma Lopez)…………[email protected] El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)……[email protected] Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………[email protected] Grupo de Oración: (Trini Villafaña)……………[email protected] Knights of Columbus #6557: (Arnoldo Rodriguez)……………………………[email protected] Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………[email protected] Spring Timers: (Carolyn Vercher)…………………….……………[email protected]
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 happy 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 contact 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 wed-ding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacra-ment 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 be-coming 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.- 5:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00pm -9:00pm
CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 [email protected] Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 [email protected] Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 [email protected] Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 [email protected] Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 [email protected]
STAFF
Therese Thomason Ext. 123 Director of Music [email protected] Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 [email protected] Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 [email protected]
Nick Mescia, Albert Creado, Jennifer Alam, Adrian Steffes, Barbara LeFrere, Larry Zimmermann, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Tony Rodriguez, Raquel Ra-gan, Stenislone Czoplicki, Jerry Smith, Vicki Barnes, Mel Palmer, Zoey Lewis, Ernesto Betante, Miguel
Lopez Lo , J’Don Bollom, Chris an Ramos, Terry Dvorak, Hannah Hen-ry, Karen Langer-Dalzell, Ulises Perez, Irasema Alvarez, Angela Rogers, San ago Lopez, Ramon Lopez, Catherine Stamper, Roberta Subia, Karlee Karn, Benilde Salazar, Abel Salazar, Billy Duos, Viviana Jaramillo, Luis Pastor, Michael Jaramillo, Paloma Jimenes, Elizabeth Fre y, Sherry Moore, Marilyn Zedlitz-Perry & Family, Maria (Bibi) Medrano, Bill Wal-ton, Eleanor Lyke, Cheryl Duos, Clo lde Gu errez, Victoria Hernandez.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
2SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A,16; PS 89:2-5, 27, 29; ROM 16:25-27; LK 1:26-38 7:30 a.m. Mass - Frank Hvizdos + 9:00 a.m. Mass - George Hawkins + ***CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS***
IS 62:1-5; PS 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; ACTS 13:16-17, 22-25 MT 1:1-25 4:00 p.m. Mass - Michael Bielamowicz + 7:00 p.m. Misa - Will, Jay, Mike Bentz + ______________________________________
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)
IS 9:1-6; PS 96:1-3, 11-13; TI 2:11-14; LK 2:1-14 12:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 9:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Madisonne Broughton 11:00 a.m. Mass - Geregoria de Leon + ________________________________________________________
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr
ACTS 6:8-10;7:54-59;PS 31:3CD-4, 6 AND 8AB, 16BC & 17;MT 10:17-22 ***CHURCH AND PARISH OFFICE CLOSED***
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Feast of St. John, Apostle & evangelist
1JN 1:1-4; PS 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; JN 20:1A AND 2-8 ***CHURCH AND PARISH OFFICE CLOSED***
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs
1JN 1:5-2:2; PS 124:2-5, 7CD-8; MT 2:13-18 ***CHURCH AND PARISH OFFICE CLOSED***
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas
1JN 2:3-11; PS 96:1-3, 5B-6; LK 2:22-35 ***CHURCH AND PARISH OFFICE CLOSED***
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
1JN 2:12-17; PS 96:7-10; LK 2:36-40 ***CONFESSIONS WILL NOT BE HEARD THIS AFTERNOON***
5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Clyde Osborn +
READINGSANDACTIVITIESTHISWEEK
REMINDER...READ BELOW...
The popular Christmas plant has a deep spiritual story behind it.
Poinsettias are one of the most popular plants during the Christ-mas season and can often be seen filling the sanctuary of church-es everywhere. Surprisingly, there is a beautiful story behind this plant that points to a deeper spiritual reality. Poinsettias are na-
tive to Central America and are a plant that flowers in the winter months. There is a legendary Mexican story from the 17th cen-tury about this plant that connects it to Christmas. As Christmas drew near a poor Mexican girl was sad because she didn’t have anything to give to the baby Jesus. Her cousin tried to cheer her up and encouraged her to give even the smallest gift with great
love. Not knowing what to do, the poor girl gathered some weeds along the roadside and put them in a bouquet. She ap-
proached the nativity scene, slightly embarrassed, but confident that she was giving Jesus the best that she could give. After she
placed them in front of the manger the weeds transformed into a beautiful red poinsettia and were later known as “Flowers of the Holy Night.” The star-shaped leaves were explained to represent
the Star of Bethlehem and the red color was connected to the blood of Jesus’ sac-rifice. Franciscan friars in Mexico began using the poinsettias in Nativity proces-sions and over time the plant was intro-
duced into the United States. Since then it has become a staple of Christmas decora-
tions both in churches and homes.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
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Parish Goal for 2017: $ 90,000.00 Amount Paid: $ 97,420.31 Amount Pledged: $102,990.25 # of participants: 307 % paid at: 108.24% Report date: 12/18/2017
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OUR GIFTS TO GOD
Thank you for your generous stewardship.
Week ending December 17, 2017
Regular Collection (2013 env) $ 11,064.16 Food Pantry $ 868.05 Our Lady of Guadalupe Coll. $ 646.04 Mailed in contributions: $ 87.00 Online Giving: $ 2,742.62 Office Misc: $ 966.50 Total: $ 16,374.37
Attendance: 1976
SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund
5th Sunday: Social Ministry
The Season of Giving The blessing of the Advent
season is upon us and soon it will be Christmas! St. James the Apostle Catholic Church is grateful for your continued
generosity. The season of giving is the perfect time to set up a one-time or recurring gift to
benefit our mission. Donate online by visiting www.stjta.org. It’s
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A special THANK YOU to all who donated to our Toy Drive. Through your generosity of toys and monetary gifts, St. James the Apostle has helped 21 families. God bless you.
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING IN MEMORY / HONOR OF...
Sisto & Ofelia Perez, Verna Chmiel, Joaquim & Dina Freitas, Mr. & Mrs. Davita, Nita Mesa Agustin, Marlene Lopez, For the Intentions of Mrs. Mary Shannon, Blanca
Gonsalez, Juanita Cedillo, Abt Family, Eddie & Ruth Stewart, Rufus Borski, Eris & Alta Seaux, Callen Lyke, Edward Smith, Carlos Munoz, Glenda Sratkey, Glenn A. Evans, Tere-
sa Ozog, Esther & Eugene Alexandrowicz, Martinez Family, Damasa & Pacifico Conde, Ralph & Betty Hinojosa, Makayla Potlongo, Virginia Espiritu, Domingo Andrade, Steve Lobue, Marguerite Brown, Theresa Shields, Perry & Velma Henry, John & Nydia Carr, John & Ruth Martinko, Epifanio Ocampo, Lena M. Failla, Priests, Deacons, Eusebio & Graciela Uvalle Jr., Florine Bartkowiak, Manuel & Maria Reis, Sixto Flores, Rodolfo
Almeda Agustin, Freddie Richardson, Richard C. Glynn, Jose Aguilar, Rosa Flores, Nydia Flores, Davis Family, C.W. & Lois Wilson, William & Anna Harrell, George & Joyce Sa-
grera, Kirk Hubbard, Billy Walters, Gilberto Quinones, Hilda Putt, Lenox M.K. Evans, For the Intentions of Mr. Aaron Pena, James & Mary Touchstone, Rodermann Family, Pablo
Cruz, Joe & Juanita Pyle, Mary Agnes Wilson, Edilberto Espiritu, Ciriaco Galindo, Laverne & Paul Lobue, For the intentnions of Mr. & Mrs. Salome Salinas, Benjamin Canto, Lydia Goodman, Joe & Bess Regitz, Robert F. Frey, Trinidad Ocampo, Annette Failla, R.W. & Lydia Weatherby Jr., John Bartkowiak, Maryann Flores, Alma Patricia Flores, Ricardo
Mesa Agustin, Peter & Hilde Rodermann, Clara T. Twenten, Juanita Ortiz, Antonio Cortes Sanchez, Losa Family, Monsignor Charles Domec, Raul Segura Jr., Afain Beaudion, John Walters Jr. Ernesto Vallejo, Michael Marley, Ludwik Czoplicki, Mary Segovia, Elwin &
Margaret Ullrick, Louis & Penn Posinski, Demetria Cruz, Tencha Hinojosa, Oscar & Eugen-ia Creag, For the Intentions of Mr/Mrs Kenneth Strong, Noli Santa Cruz, Juliana Galin-do, Julia & Allen Viator, Juan Creado Family, Lily Cantu, Henry & Elsie Goodman, Lois & Glynn Hernandez, John Frey, Victor Bituin Sr., Mark Failla, Juan Rincon, Schultz & Erb Family, Santos Aguilar, Gregorio Carreon, Ceferina Lustre Agustin, Arturo & Jesusita
Martinez, Edward E. Beck, Leorigildo Ortiz S., Petrita Flores, Jim & Guilda Scully, Mar-guerite P. Dailey, Dan Wood, Sergio Miranda, For the Intentions of Mr. & Mrs. Adam
Phelps, John & Elerene Walters, Juanita Rodriguez, Joseph & Mary Nevlud, Jozefe Cupi-al, Clara Diaz, Fidel Lozano, Rufus & Anna Smith, Melquiades Conde & Family, Katherine J. Florent, Erliza Creag, John & Mary Janak, Ruben Cruz, Helen Hess, Dawn Dick, Pon-ciano Leal Family, Clemencia Garza, Billy Griffin, Piotr & Anna Holowacz, Alberto Febre-ro, Dorotea Y. Bituin, Steven Failla Jackson, Raymond Bartkowiak, Roberto Segura, Rob-ert Lopez, Petra Coronado, Carol Mesa Silva, Natalie Martinez & Family, David J. Beck, Tomas Martinez, Richard Casas, Henry & Ola Eilers, Walter I. Francis, The Blyler Fami-ly, M/M Richard C. Miller, Elmer Smith, Adelina Ramirez, Canuto R. Rodriguez, Louis & Clara Bollen, Edward Cupial, Yolanda Rice, martin Olivarez, Marcus Angel Ruiz, Raul Ba-rajas, Mary M. Scott, Joseph Creag, A.J. & Rosemary Eisterhold, For the Intentions of Mr. & Mrs. Camilo Rojas, Jerry Sue Viator, Chloe Castillo, Alberto Creado Family, Juan
L. Garza, LeAnna Brown, Jim Hovanec, Carmelita Comer, Frank Failla, John Chmiel, Aristea Garcia, Willie Lomas, Celsa Castillo, Jorge Luis Lopez, Martinez + Muise Family, Vera Woods, Tomas Martinez Jr., Orlando Pagan, Richard Foerster, John Francis, Marge Davis, Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Carreon, Kathleen Bero, Ramona Vallejo, Magdaleno Gonzalez, Jacqueline M. Evans, Stanislaw Kozlowski, Wayne & Margaret McCloud, Josephine Oliva-rez, Lasaro P. Garcia, Juventina Lopez, Mary V. Stewart, Connie C. Lopez, For the In-tentions of Mrs. Marianne Dorotik, Alicia Andrade, Kathleen Lobue, Brett Collins, Valeria Marrujo, For the Intentions of Mr/Mrs John Metu, Gene Regitz, Bob Hovanec, Geri &
Patsy Guimont, Merlon Failla.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS
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