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Please keep those who are ill in our community in your thoughts
and prayers as we wish them a return to good health.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/WORSHIP Sick and Homebound: Please, if you know of anyone sick at home or in the hospital, contact Fr. George. Please leave the following information: the person’s name, phone number, home address or name of hospital.
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Please pray for the families of our dearly departed, and for the repose of their souls.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace! Amen.
Bible Distribution
Blessed Adult and children Catholic Bibles are still available for
distribution after. A free will donation will be accepted to help
defray the cost. Please pickup your
copy from any Usher after Mass.
http://www.accchouston.org/
Walk-4-the-Mission
The Associate Missionaries of St. Paul are holding the 6th Annual AMSP Walk-a-thon on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Tom Bass Regional Park, Pavilion 4, 15108 Cullen Blvd., Houston, 77047. All proceeds go to the Missionary Society of St. Paul to benefit their work of educating the weak and disadvantaged young people in their missions in Africa. Registration forms are available at www.mspfathers.org/walk4themission. Sign-in and on-site registration starts at 8:00 a.m., and the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. All sponsors, groups and walkers are welcome. For more information, please call the MSP Mission Office at 713-747-1722 or email [email protected].
We need volunteers to serve as Ushers at the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 31 at the Co-Cathedral at 5:30 pm. Please contact Kevin Patcha to sign up, thank you.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend, April 17 - 19, is for married couples looking for a getaway allowing you to explore, rediscover and reconnect as a
couple. The retreat emphasis is on improving communication away from the distractions of everyday life and is a great time for married couples to rediscover
each other. For couples married 3 to 60 years! For more information: www.houstonme.org .
For
Contact Emmerencia Beagnyam
This year’s community baptism is scheduled for Holy Saturday, April 4th at the Vigil Mass. The preparation session for the parents is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st at noon. To register your child, please contact Mr. Clement Njowo at 713-298-2720 or [email protected]
March 8, 2015 – Third Sunday of Lent
June 23, 2013 Twelfth SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
MONTHLY MASS SCHEDULE: 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday MASS TIME: 11:30 am
NEXT 2 MASS DATES: March 22nd
and March 29th ROSARY: 11:00 am
RECONCILIATION: 11:00 - 11:15 am OR by request
MINISTRIES SACRAMENTS
Liturgy Committee: Clement Njowo Lectors: TBD Choir Director: Valeria Awah Assistant Choir Director: Christabel Tanifum Rosary Club: Dorothy Samson Youth: Emmerencia Beagnyam Religious Education: Clement Njowo Catholic Women’s Association: Elizabeth Nangmenyi Men’s Group: Noel Siaha Community Social Concerns: TBD Altar Society: Evelyn Nki Treasurer: Terence Limona
COUNCIL MEMBERS Chi Nche ------ Chairman Mary Asuagbor ------ Vice Chairman Joseph Fomukong ------ Secretary Gilbert Sanosi Noel Siaha Emmerencia Beagnyam Elizabeth Nangmenyi Dorothy Sampson Christabel Tanifum
Baptism: Contact Fr. George or Clement Njowo or the parish Office.
Marriage: Those planning for the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact Fr.
George or the Parish office no less than six months in advance.
Reconciliation: 20 mins. Before mass or follow the St. Nicholas schedule or
contact the Parish office at for an appointment.
Anointing of the Sick: Kindly contact the Parish office so that Fr. George can
visit the sick person.
CCE: Welcome to our CCE program for children 5 years and above. We have a
weekly schedule. Please contact Clement Njowo for more details.
Rosary: is said 30 mins before Mass and we welcome your participation.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule READERS
Mar 22: D. Samson, John Kwang, Mami Ambahe Mar 28: E. Nangmenyi, E. Nki, J. Peyechu, E. Ngwa MASS SERVERS:
Mar 22: H. Tomdio, P. Njowo, A. Fombang, C. Kimbwe
Mar 28: M.Tomdio,P.Njowo,D.Foto,J.Chi,A. Fombang EMHC:
Mar 22: Joyce Efamba, John Fombang, P. Patcha
Mar 28: Joyce Efamba, Esther Angafor, P. Patcha
CHOIR:
Mar 22: SOBA
Mar 28: ACCCH
Stewardship Reflection
“You shall not covet” is perhaps a difficult commandment to keep in our consumer-oriented society. But as Christian stewards, we know that we are the recipients and caretakers of God’s many gifts. May
this understanding that all is gift help us be less resentful of the gifts of others
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MASS INTENTIONS & BULLETIN INFORMATION: The
deadline is Wednesday by 7: 00 PM. Please send your request preferably in
writing to: [email protected] or [email protected].
ACCCH eGroup: to receive emails, please send a blank email to:
THE ASSUMPTION CAMEROON CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR: Fr. George Okeahialam, MSP
2508 Clay Ave, Houston, TX 77003 Cell phone: (936) 334-4661
Phone: (713) 223-5210 Email: [email protected]
ACCCH IS A RECOGNIZED CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT ST. NICHOLAS PARISH
ACCCH IS A RECOGNIZED CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT ST. NICHOLAS PARISH
NEW MEMBERS: Do you want to join our church community? Please complete the form in the narthex and hand
to Usher. We certainly want every Cameroonian Catholic in Houston here. Please encourage your friends and
family to join us. Also make sure you meet and get acquainted with Fr. George, our Pastor.
REMEMBER ……”If the priest is a saint, his people will be holy. If the priest is holy, his people will be
good. If the priest is good, his people will be fair. If the priest is fair, his people will be mediocre. If the
priest is mediocre, his people will be bad.” Anonymous LET US ALWAYS PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS!
Wondering whether or not the content of a movie is suitable for your child or
teen? Check www.screenit.com for the information you need.
Your value does not decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
Around the Archdiocese/Retreats
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent,
for this is the House of the Lord.
BEFORE Mass, speak to the Lord
DURING Mass, let the Lord speak to you
AFTER Mass, speak to each other.
Catholic Radio
for Houston Radio for your soul!!!
www.grnonline.com
24 hours every day!
Listen and Learn!
Couples Counseling—The Office of Family Life
Ministry offers enrichment sessions, consulting and
mentoring for married couples experiencing some crisis
or challenges in their relationship. For more detailed
information, please contact the Office of Family Life
Ministry at 713-741-8711.
For More Around the Archdiocese:
www.archgh.org/Texas-Catholic-Herald/Around-the-Archdiocese
www.archgh.org/Retreats/
Upcoming Women’s Retreat (Holy Name Passionist
Retreat Center): Next retreats are are February 27 - March
1; May 15-17; and June 26-28. Theme: Meeting the Jesus I
Never Knew, Becoming Companions at the Foot of the Cross.
Contact: Barbara Storemski, (281) 376-8278 or Betsy Lowe, (281) 894-4260 for retreat information. General info: (713) 464-0211 or [email protected]
Come and See Weekend, March 27-29 St. Joseph Seminary College in
Louisiana is inviting men ages 16 to 35 to this weekend retreat for an
introduction to seminary life. There will be talks, prayer, and a chance to interact
with seminarians and other discerners. The event is FREE, and space is limited.
Reserve your spot today. A short interview is required to attend. Registration and
consent forms are online at www.houstonvocations.com.
Facts of Consecrated Life Each religious order or congregation has a
particular gift they offer for the Church. This gift is known as their “Charism.”
This gift helps them to focus their mission and ministry on some particular aspect
of the Church’s mission. “So it is that in accordance with the Divine Plan, a
wonderful variety of religious communities has grown up which has made it
easier for the church...to be equipped for every good work and ready for the work
of the ministry—the building up of the Body of Christ.” (Second Vatican
Council, Decree on the Adaptation & Renewal of Religious Life, Perfectae
Cantatis, no. 7).
The best way of supporting our Seminarians is by praying for them.
Ministry for the separated and divorced: This ministry is
dedicated to providing outreach, support, and a caring
presence during the difficult time of separation and/or
divorce. A monthly Holy Hour and Tea Time is scheduled
every fourth Thursday of the month at Warren Chapel at St.
Dominic Archdiocesan Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., from
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bayou Awakening Retreat, March 13-15 College age students ages 18-25. The mission of Awakening is to bring young adults to a personal encounter with Christ, provide opportunity for spiritual renewal and to connect young adults to the Catholic Church and a safe community. Register online at www.bayouawakening.org or by mail before March 6. All young adults in this age range are welcome. For more information, call (713) 741-8778.
AYC - Archdiocesan Youth Conference
Hilton Americas Hotel July 31-August 2, 2015
Registration is officially open
http://www.archgh.org/youthministry/ayc/
Archdiocesan Marriage Conference is May 2, 9
a.m. – 3 p.m. Are you tired of just surviving in marriage
and are you ready to thrive in holiness with your spouse?
Then come to the first “Together in Holiness” marriage conference, presented by the John Paul II Foundation for Life and Family and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Launching on May 2nd, this one-day event includes Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and inspiring presentations. Register at www.TogetherInHoliness.org.
WHO IS AN ACTIVE PARISHIONER?
1) Any baptized Roman Catholic who is formally registered through census records and actively participates financially, spiritually, and socially in the activities of the parish for at least six months.
2) One who receives and uses the contribution envelopes.
Please do not eat candy or chew gum during Mass. Please do not stick gum under the pews. DON’T TRASH GOD’S HOUSE
Please continue to pray For our parish family
Members who have lost loved ones.
May they find peace and comfort in the Lord.
It’s TRUE!! Easter is the time for SINGING
the story of Jesus’ RESURRECTION. But
our choristers work year-round to learn that
story.
Discover Music Ministry –
ask any Chorister after Mass.
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Faith Formation (doctrine) classes for our school-aged children meet after Mass!
TEACHING ABOUT GOD’S GIFT OF FOREGIVENESS is this year’s catechetical
theme, especially as God’s forgiveness is offered to
us through the sacrament of reconciliation (penance, confession). To learn more about this
year’s theme, visit the website of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops, at
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-
we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/
WEEKLY FIVE MINUTE PRAYER
Let us pray for all those who work in public service; those who take care of our streets and other public places, those who work for the common good. Please pray for all of the people of our parish.
Our next Bible Study led by Father George is on Wednesday, April 15,
2015 at 7 pm. Please bring your Bible and come and
explore God’s Word with us
Confirmation Preparation Preparation classes for the Sacrament of Confirmation is in progress and meet after Mass. Please keep the candidates in your prayers.
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Confirmation Mass
When: Saturday, March 28 2015
Time: 11 am
Presider: Bishop Sheltz