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Parish Liturgical Schedule Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 pm (English), 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 7:00 am, 9:00 am & 11:00 am (English) 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm (Youth Mass) Parish Nursery (childcare for ages 18mo - 4yr) during 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm Masses in the Family Life Center Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday & Friday — 8:30 am (English) Tuesday & Thursday — 6:30 am (English), 7:00 pm (Spanish) First Saturday of the month — 8:30 am (English) Confessions: Monday, Wednesday & Friday — 8:00 - 8:20 am Tuesday & Thursday — 6:00 - 6:20 am & 5:30 - 6:30 pm Saturday — 3:30 - 4:30 pm & 6:15 - 6:45 pm

Horario Litúrgico Parroquial

Misas de fin de semana: Sábado 5:00 pm (inglés), 7:00 pm (español) Domingo 7:00 am, 9:00 am y 11:00 am (inglés) 1:00 pm y 3:00 pm (español) 5:00 pm (Misa juvenil) Guardería parroquial (cuidado de niños de 18 a 4 años) durante 9:00 am, 11:00 am y 1:00 pm Misas en el Centro de Vida Familiar Misas entre semana: Lunes, miércoles y viernes - 8:30 am (inglés) Martes y jueves - 6:30 am (inglés), 7:00 pm (español) Primer sábado del mes - 8:30 am (inglés) Confesiones Lunes, miércoles y viernes— 8:00 a 8:20 am Martes y jueves — 6:00 a 6:20 am y de 5:30 a 6:30 pm Sábado — 3:30 a 4:30 pm y 6:15 a 6:45 pm

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE

C C Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Fr. Christopher Plant, Pastor Fr. Ricardo Arriola, Parochial Vicar

5356 11th St, Katy, TX 77493

August 4, 2019 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

281-391- 4758 www.st-bart.org

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Welcome 281-391-4758

Welcome! ¡Bienvenido!  

. . . to a very friendly and enthusiastic parish!

If you have been attending Mass here, we would like to welcome you as a member. We encourage you to introduce yourself to our pastor, Fr. Christopher Plant, our parochial vicar, Fr. Ricardo Arriola, or one of our deacons after Mass.

TO REQUEST A PRIEST FOR THE SICK OR DYING, PLEASE CALL OUR

EMERGENCY NUMBER 713-787-3930

(OR FOR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ON THE WEEKEND)

BULLETIN DEADLINE

TEN DAYS PRIOR TO PUBLICATION

PLAZO PARA EL BOLETÍN DIEZ DÍAS ANTES DE LA PUBLICACIÓN

EMAILED TO: BULLETIN@ST-BART.ORG

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This is for those who cannot make it to services due to difficulty or distance,

those who are sick and/or home-bound. Help us share the Gospel!

Go to www.st-bart.org/media or the St. Bartholomew, Katy Facebook page

at the following times: English at 8:30 am M/W/F and

9:00 am Sunday.

¡E ! Esto es para aquellos que no pueden

llegar a los servicios debido a la dificultad o la distancia, aquellos que

están enfermos y / o en casa. ¡Ayúdanos a compartir el evangelio!

Vaya a www.st-bart.org/media o al página de San Bartolomé en Facebook

en los siguientes horarios: Inglés a las 8:30 am el lunes/miércoles/

viernes y 9:00 am del domingo.

Español a las 7:00 pm del jueves y a la 1:00 pm del domingo.

Pastoral and Liturgy Deacon William C. Wagner, Pastoral Assistant, ext. 411

Deacon Rolando J. Garcia, Dir. of Hispanic Min., ext. 445 Deacon Fred Dinges, Director of Liturgy, ext. 426 Deacon Gordon Robertson Sr. Lucy Ezeobi, Liturgy & Pastoral Care Asst., ext. 461 Sr. Fortune Ezeugo, Dir. of the Office of Social Concerns, ext. 405 Sr. Raphaella Ikeazota, Office of Outreach Coordinator, ext. 431

Sr. Maureen Nwajiobi, Marriage Preparation Coordinator, ext. 449 Isaac De Los Santos, Director of Music, ext. 413

Parish Office Carmen Valdez, Business Manager, ext. 412 Soyla Hernandez, Receptionist, ext. 428 Elida Villarreal, Afternoon Receptionist Diana Sanchez, Pastor’s Secretary, ext. 410 Maggie Lopez, Facility Coordinator, ext. 422 Mary Abrams, Director of Stewardship, ext. 468 Pam Felcman, Director of Communications, ext. 418 Janice Romero, Contribution Records, ext. 463 Patty Herrera, Sacramental Secretary, ext. 420 Jamie Williams, Bookkeeper, ext. 464 Jaime Baltazar, Director of Maintenance, ext. 499 Julio Reyes, Maintenance Charles Cosgray, Maintenance Ben Janecek, Groundskeeper

Parish office hours 8:30 am -12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Religious Education & Youth Ministry Cindy Smolik, Dir. of Evangelization and Catechesis, ext. 432 Dan Guido, Director of Religious Education, ext. 436 Suzanne Perez, Director of Youth Ministry, ext. 435 Nellie Aguilera, Religious Ed. Secretary, ext. 425 Joan Summers, Dir. of Adult Faith Formation, ext. 437

St. Bartholomew Preschool Rose Stornello, Director, ext. 440 Juli Ondrush, Assistant Director, ext. 443

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Teach us to number our

days aright, that we may gain  wisdom of heart. ~ Psalm 90:12

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Events and Announcements SUNDAY, August 4 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd —- REC

MONDAY, August 5 Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major 9:00 am Evangelio San Marcus - Estudio — FLC salón 203 3:00 pm Grief Support Meeting — Parish Hall 7:00 pm Men’s ACTS Meeting — T-15, T-16 7:00 pm Legión de María (Adultos) — FLC conference 7:00 pm Reuniones Evangelización — FLC salón 201 7:00 pm Schola practice — FLC room 209 7:00 pm SOE—Emaus Women — Salón Parroquial 7:00 pm Ultreya—Cursillo de Cristiandad — FLC salón 205 TUESDAY, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord 10:00 am 33 Days Marian Consecration class — FLC room 205 10:00 am Grupo de Inmaculado Corazón — FLC salón 207 12:00 pm Al-Anon meeting — T-15 5:00 pm Grief Share Meeting — FLC room 203 6:00 pm Youth Ministry — Junior High Youth — Youth Building 6:30 pm Walk in His Spirit meeting — REC room 204, 205 6:30 pm Liturgy Task Force Meeting — FLC room 207 6:30 pm Social Concerns Committee meeting — FLC room 202 7:00 pm 33 Days Marian Consecration class — FLC room 205 7:00 pm SOE meeting — T-16 8:00 pm Asamblea de Oración — Salón Parroquial 8:00 pm Stations of the Cross — Church

WEDNESDAY, August 7 St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan 9:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible study — FLC room 207 2:00 pm Happy Hearts Committee meeting — Parish Hall 6:00 pm Coro Hispana — FLC salón 209 6:30 pm Youth Ministry — High School — Youth Building 6:45 pm Rosary and Benediction — Church 7:00 pm God’s Embrace — FLC room 206 THURSDAY, August 8 St. Dominic 7:30 am Vocations Prayer — Chapel 7:45 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — REC 10:00 am Miles Christi Meeting — FLC room 205 12:00 pm Al-Anon meeting — T-15 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Committee — FLC workroom 7:00 pm Sister to Sister Core meeting — FLC conference 7:00 pm RCIA Team meeting — FLC room 201, Parish Hall 7:00 pm Emaús Hombres — Edificio Juvenil FRIDAY, August 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

6:00 pm MFCC Monthly meeting — FLC rooms 205, 206, 207 6:30 pm Deacons training — FLC room 201 6:30 pm Legión de María (Niños) — T-16 6:30 pm Legión de María (Jóvenes) — T-15 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Teen Leader meeting — Youth Building 7:00 pm Adult Faith Formation committee meeting — FLC conference 7:00 pm Cenáculo Divina Misericordia — FLC salón 203 7:00 pm Corazones Unidos en Cristo — REC salón 204, 205 7:00 pm Crecimiento—Grupo de Oración — Salón Parroquial 7:00 pm Clases de apologética en español — FLC auditorium 7:15 pm Bingo — FLC hall

SATURDAY, August 10 Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 7:00 am Fatima Eucharistic Hour — Church 7:00 am MFCC — FLC salones 205, 206, 207 10:00 am English Baptisms — Church 8:00 am Talleres de Oración y Vida meeting — T–16 1:30 pm Marriage Preparation meeting— Youth Building 3;30 pm Preparación Matrimonial Hispana — REC salones 204, 205 10:00 am Entrenamiento de Monaguillos — Iglesia 6:00 pm Preparación del Grupo de Oración — T–16

SUNDAY, August 11 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Donuts today after 7, 9, and 11 am Masses in the Family Life Center

5:00 am Servidores del Servidor Padre Pio — Salón Parroquial

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in the church sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

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On Wednesdays at 6:45 pm in the Church

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Tuesday, August 13

6:30 PM Family Life Center

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Vigil Mass: 7:00 pm Bilingual

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6:30 am, 8:30 am,12:10 pm and 5:30 pm in English

and 7:00 pm in Spanish

The parish office will be closed Aug 15.

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Hosted by the Pastoral Council

Saturday, August 17, 2019, immediately following 5:00 pm Mass

in the Family Life Center.

More details on page 5.

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What is a Healing Mass? At a St. Bart’s healing Mass, the Sacrament of

Anointing of the Sick is celebrated after the homily. After Mass, we provide trained prayer teams to pray

for the individual needs of those not receiving the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

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Prayer, Service, and Sacrificial Giving

Christian Stewardship: A reflection in four parts (4) Offer our enriched gifts to the Glory of God with humility.

The Father has always given talents to his children. God gave Adam the abilities needed to care for the Garden of Eden, and it is often this metaphor of gardening that is used to explain Christian Stewardship.

Putting in store The gifts that we have received from God are to be propagated by us for the Glory of God, returning the enriched gifts to God as an offering in thanks to Him. It is important that we always remember that our talents are God-given; we acknowledge that we are the servant to all those we serve through these talents. We must humbly use these gifts for good.

His master said to him, “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.” -Matthew 25:21 (NABRE)

Steve Cox

La Corresponsabilidad cristiana: Una reflexión en cuatro partes. (4) Nutrir nuestros dones que Dios nos ha dado y desarrollarlos respetuosamente. El Padre ha dado siempre talentos a sus hijos. Dios le dió a Adán las habilidades necesarias para cuidar del Jardín del Edén y esta metáfora de la jardinería es a menudo utilizada para explicar la Corresponsabilidad Cristiana. Poner en almacenamiento. Los regalos que hemos recibido de Dios deben de ser propagados por nosotros para dar Gloria a Dios, devolviendo estos regalos enriquecidos como una ofrenda en agradecimiento a Él. Es importante recordar siempre, que nuestros talentos provienen de Dios y reconocer que somos servidores de todos aquellos a quienes, con nuestros talentos podemos servir. Debemos humildemente utilizar estos regalos para hacer el bien. El patrón le contestó: Muy bien, servidor bueno y honrado; ya que has sido fiel en lo poco, yo te voy a confiar mucho más. Ven a compartir la alegría de tu patrón." ~Mateo 25, 21 Por Steve Cox

For accurate records of your contributions, please write your ID# on your check or envelope.

Para obtener un registro preciso de sus contribuciones, por favor escriba su número de

identificación en su cheque o sobre.

First Collection $27,257.41 Second Collection - Feed My Sheep $8,027.96 Children’s Collection $1,112.28 Capital Campaign $430.00 Maintenance Fund $415.00 St. Vincent de Paul $290.00 # of envelopes used – 813

Second collection checks should be made payable to St. Bartholomew, not to the ministry itself; we will write them one

check for the total.

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church July 28, 2019

Stewardship $57,208.00 Building Fund $70.00 Capital Campaign $760.00 Maintenance Fund $203.00 SVDP $5,660.60

Second Collections–Catholic Communications $2,099.00 Total number of participants 409

Faith Direct Online Giving Report — June

Thank you for being a part of our St. Bartholomew family. I appreciate all that you do for our parish and community by sharing your God-given gifts of prayer, service & sacrificial giving. This summer, I pray that you will have some quiet and restful time that includes the love, joy, and peace of being with family and friends. Please consider that St. Bartholomew continues to be open for Mass, numerous activities, and the Sacraments. During these summer months your generosity through Faith Direct can help provide the consistent resources we need to operate our parish. Being part of this challenge is simple. Visit faith.direct/TX896 or text the word ENROLL to (281) 603-1083. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time and talents as well as treasure! God Bless You, Father Christopher Plant

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Vocations

HOLY HOUR FOR

VOCATIONS

Traveling Icon or Chalice St. Bartholomew Vocations Ministry is asking that you consider taking home one

of these icons to pray for vocations. The link to sign up to take the Icon/Chalice:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49ada622a64-traveling

or https://st-bart.org/vocations-committee-

The Holy Family Icon will be used to pray for the vocations of Sacramental Marriage and Chaste Single Life. The Traveling Chalice will be used to pray for the vocations of the Priesthood and Religious Life.

For the members of our parish:

Seminarian Ben Maxwell St. Joseph’s Seminary Covington, LA Seminarian Chris Wuenscher St. Mary’s Seminary Houston, TX Seminarian Michael James Arienza Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, TX

For more information on

vocations visit

www.houstonvocations.com

or smseminary.com

For more information on

fostering vocations,

contact

Jen or Hector Leal at

jlynnleal@bellsouth.net

The harvest is great, the laborers are few!

Join us in praying for

vocations in the chapel

at 7:30 am on Thursdays.

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Prayer

Mass Intentions W P F . . .

Mass Intention Requests Intentions are available on a first come, first served basis. An offering of $5 is requested for the priest celebrating the Mass. Intentions are most often for the deceased but can also be for the living, e.g. birthday blessings, anniversaries, or in thanksgiving. Intentions are no longer announced at Mass. Please allow at least 6 weeks for days or times. Sorry, no intentions can be accepted over the phone. Mass Intentions are available at the parish office during normal business hours, 8:30 am–12:30 pm and 1:30 pm –5:30 pm.

Irene Baird, Albert Beck, Angie Calderon, Clergy of Galveston-Houston, Deacon Fred Dinges, Robert & Kathy Duhon, Debbie & Joe Ernstes, Don Fitzgerald, Josie Flores, Beth Frantes, Tom Frelk, Antonio Gaspar, Clara Guice, Gloria Henriquez, Kimberly Henriquez, Fred Hernandez, Mary Hlozek, Edward Kopechy, Joseph & Renee Krauss, Amanda & Matthew Leal, Arthur Leija, Dolores Leverette, Ray Luna, Jr., William & Eladio Matheus, Bob McAdams, Gerry Neumann, Matre Family, Francis J. Medeiros, John Miles, Donald & Bulsy Mire, Ronald Mire, Elma Murray, Sr. Maureen Nwajiobi, Tom O’Connor, Mary Katherine Ogden, Rosa Ellena Ortega, Alvin Paris, Ben Pilcher, Nayeli Marie Quistian, Marcella Resendiz, Bob Ripple, Arturo Rodriguez, Daza Rodriguez, Dale Rolison, Deacon Hector Romeu, Bernardo Rubin, Claudia Rubin, Sebastian Rubin, Jeremy Sabio, Servants of Charity, Alexander Schmitt, Mary Thomas, Emily Timpani, Grazie Trevino, Zulema Trevino, Zoe & Carlos Vivo, Tori Watson, Tony Wibberg, Frank E. Wilder, Weldon Wilkerson, Tammy Young, George Zambrano.

AND FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF THE RECENTLY DECEASED . . . Bill Buvinghausem, Frank Whittler, Glenn W. Zubler Sr., Ernesto Aguayo Garcia, Aloysio Macedo.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

To add a name to the prayer list, call the parish office at 281-391-4758, ext. 418. After two months, names are dropped from the list and may be requested again.

MONDAY, August 5

8:30 am †Carmen Belasquez †Jose Corleto †Carol Solhim TUESDAY, August 6

6:30 am †Albert Diwa Maria Olivia Rodriquez [Special Intention] Roxana Habibi [Special Blessing] 7:00 pm †Ruben Diaz Jr.

WEDNESDAY, August 7

8:30 am †Manuel Marin Chona & Hossam Kotb [20th wed ann.] †Jim McKiernan

THURSDAY, August 8

6:30 am L.J. Mieth [Birthday Blessing] †Chloe M. McFall 7:00 pm †Carmen De Orda †Maria Salazar FRIDAY, August 9

8:30 am †Jayden Fortu Melody Gibson [Birthday Blessing] †David Granc SATURDAY, August 10

5:00 pm CM Mieth [Birthday Blessing] †Clara & Felix Laiche †Leroy Beyer 7:00 pm †Genaro Hernandez SUNDAY, August 11

7:00 am †Bill & Emma Wagner †Felix & Clara Laiche †Rosemary M. Coulon

9:00 am †Fred Mendoza †Naomi Grace Mollan †Richard Herman 11:00 am †Ronnie DeLordy Pierson †Filomena & Marcelo Fernandez †Juanita Pineda 1:00 pm †Ruben Diaz, Jr. †Griselda Esmeralda Gomez †Julieta Josefina La Rosa Bello 3:00 pm †Augustina Hernandez 5:00 pm Parish Family

Perpetual Adoration: Mary’s Chapel is open 24 hours a day from 6:00 pm Sunday to noon

Saturday. Adoración perpetua: La capilla de María está abierta las 24 horas del día, de 6:00 p.m. de

domingo a mediodía, sábado. Rosary: 30 minutes before each 8:30 am weekday Mass, Saturday 5:00 pm & 7:00

pm Masses, and Sunday 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Masses. Rosario: 30 minutos antes de cada misa de lunes a viernes a las 8:30 am, sábado a

las 5:00 pm y 7:00 pm, y domingo a las 7:00 am, 1:00 pm y 3:00 pm. Benediction/Rosary/Adoration: Evening Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday evening at

6:45 pm in the church. (bilingual) Bendición/Rosario/Adoración: Rosario vespertino y adoración eucarística todos los miércoles por la noche

a las 6:45 pm en la iglesia. (bilingüe) Vocations prayer: Every Thursday at 7:30 am in the chapel. Oración de las vocaciones: Todos los jueves a las 7:30 am en la capilla. Divine Mercy: Prayed Monday – Friday at 3 pm in the chapel, with a full

prayer hour on Fridays. Divina Misericordia: Se reza de lunes a viernes a las 3 pm en la capilla. Por

la hora completa los viernes. (en inglés) Stations of the Cross: First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 pm in the church year-round in English.

Parish Devotions/Devociones Parroquiales

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St. Vincent De Paul /Outreach

Our office is located at the north end of the Youth Building, east entrance to campus. We

help with food, rent, mortgage assistance, and utilities.

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

lunes, martes & jueves 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Monday and Friday

lunes y viernes 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

We are here to serve you.

Telephone Help Line — Tel. Para Ayuda: 281-391-1540

FOOD FOR THE POOR

Baskets are available in the church narthex & parish office for your

donations of hygiene products and non-perishable food items for

our food pantry. NO CLOTHES PLEASE

Thank you for your generosity!

Project Rachel: An Apostolate of Christ

Post-Abortion Reconciliation & Healing within the Catholic Church

Information and advice, Reconciliation and Eucharist, Healing Masses, retreats, spiritual guidance, individual counseling, assessment & referral for medical / professional intervention, and support groups. Your call is ALWAYS confidential. Cathie 713-304-3225.

We provide minor repair and maintenance services to parishioners who are over

65 years of age, or disabled or homebound. If you need help call:

Paul Stromberg 832-895-9202 Volunteers Needed!

For more information, please email handeministry2012@gmail.com

Handyman Assistance Network for

the Disabled and Elderly

St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Report for First Five Months of 2019 January 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019  

STATISTICS

First Five Months

2017 2018 2019

Office Visits

951 953 921

Food Bags Distributed

5,787 4,873 5,042

People Receiving Food

2,684 2,342 2,470

Home Visits

14 14 8

FINANCIAL

Parishioners' Donations

$99,588.00

Expenditures for SVDP Clients

Rent & Mortgages

$62,171.00

Utilities

$18,873.00

Temporary Housing

$1,317.00

Food

$346.00

Miscellaneous

$1,958.00

Office Supplies

$655.00

Total Expenditures for SVDP Clients

$83,320.00

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Parish Life

HAPPY HEARTS

55+ C :

Chic Saenz 713 - 906 -1009 Connie Saenz 713 - 906 -1596

Join us for our monthly meeting and potluck luncheon on the 2nd Monday of every month.

Social time begins at 10:00 am. August 12, monthly meeting

August 16, Annual Senior Prom August 21, Toyota Manufacturing Plant, San Antonio. Depart at 8 am, Golden Corral, SAS Shoe Seconds Market Place. To book please call: Jim Scoggin 210-264-6867 or David Bent 281-347-0627

Grief Support If you have lost a loved one and need help and support to get

through the grieving process, we are here for you. Hope Gathering: First Monday of each month, 3:00 pm—5:00 pm in the Parish Hall. For information contact: Ann Cox 832-841-5113 or Maggie Dailey 281-808-0213 Grief Share: Loss of a Spouse: Friday, beginning August 16, 6:00 pm -7:30 pm Grief Share: Tuesdays: beginning August 20 - Nov. 19, 6:00-7:30 pm Surviving the Holidays: Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-7:30 pm.

Sara Arcenaux (504-905-3300) and Kim Dagenais (281-667-8504)

13 Day Holy Land and Jordan Pilgrimage Tiberias - Nazareth - Mount of Beatitudes -

Petra-Amman Jerash - Dead Sea - Stations of the Cross -

Jerusalem July 16-28, 2020

$3,890 per person from Houston

Spiritual Director : Fr. Christopher Plant If Interested please contact Beth O’Neal at bboneal@yahoo.com or 832-971-5186

Director– David Pena: 713-775-0113 https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/3258

For more info www.st-bart.org/acts

Date

Friday, September 20, 2019

Knights of Columbus News: To Join - Contact Rico Hollas at 281-391-0607 or go to the website. Events: Aug. 6 - Stations of the Cross – 8 pm in the church (non-KC’s welcome) Aug. 7 - General Meeting – Meal 6:30, Meeting 7:30 pm Aug. 21 - Business Meeting – 7 pm Aug. 24 - KC cook for Confirmation Encounter Luncheon Knights – In service to one. In service to all!! Council Website – www.kofc6950.org to learn more about Council 6950.

C R P August 20, 6:30—8:30 pm

In the Family Life Center

Totally Surrendering to God Father Jorge Alvarado

Director of the Houston Catholic Charismatic Center Praise and Worship and

Teaching on surrendering to God. (fellowship & snacks)

Sponsored by the Walk in His Spirit Prayer Group

F . C H S W — T B S —

Tuesday, August 13, at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center

We live in a world in which we are constantly engaged in a battle for souls; eternity in Heaven or Hell.

Join us as Fr. Charles Hough teaches us about the real battle taking place and the armor Jesus has left for our protection.

Supported by Walk In His Spirit Prayer Group

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Adult Faith Formation

If you have any questions regarding becoming Catholic or the RCIA program, please call Deacon Bill Wagner at 281-391-4758, Ext. 411 (English or Spanish).

~ In the School of Mary ~ PAPAL DOCUMENTS

FAMILIARIS CONSORTIO ~ THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY IN THE MODERN WORLD (APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION of his Holiness, Pope John Paul II, issued November 22, 1981)

Please Note: Condensed from St. Paul Editions

Part Two

THE PLAN OF GOD FOR MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

Jesus Christ, Bridegroom of the Church, and the Sacrament of the Matrimony

Jesus Christ reveals the original truth of marriage, the truth of the “beginning”. He makes man capable of realizing this truth in its entirety. This revelation reaches its definitive fullness in the gift of love, the Incarnation, and then, in the sacrifice of Himself on the Cross for his bride, the Church. The marriage of baptized persons becomes a real symbol of that new and eternal covenant sanctioned in the blood of Christ. Conjugal love reaches the fullness to which it is ordained, conjugal charity. In this way spouses participate in and are called to live the very charity of Christ who gave himself on the Cross. Here the Holy Father quotes Tertulian, an ancient Father of the Church, (c.160 AD in Carthage) as he so well expressed the greatness of this conjugal life in Christ. “How can I ever express the happiness of the marriage that is joined together in the Church! How wonderful the bond between two believers, with a single hope, a single desire, a single observance! ...They are truly two in one flesh, and where the flesh is one, one is the spirit.” Meditating faithfully on the word of God, the Church has solemnly taught, and continues to teach, that the marriage of the baptized is one of the seven sacraments of the New Covenant. By means of Baptism, man and woman are placed within the new and eternal covenant. Because of this indestructible insertion, the intimate community of conjugal life and love, founded by the Creator, is elevated and assumed into the spousal charity of Christ. Their belonging to each other is the real representation, by means of the sacramental sign, of the very relationship of Christ with the Church. Spouses are therefore the permanent reminder to the Church of what happened on the Cross: namely, that they are, for one another and for their children, witnesses to the salvation in which the sacrament makes them sharers. Like each of the seven sacraments, continues the Pope, so also marriage is a real symbol of the event of salvation in its own way. The spouses participate in it as a couple so that the first and immediate effect of marriage is the Christian conjugal bond, a Christian communion of two persons that represents the mystery of Christ’s incarnation and the mystery of his covenant. Conjugal love involves a totality of all the elements of the person. It aims at a deeply personal unity, the unity that, beyond union in one flesh, leads to forming one heart and soul. It demands indissolubility and faithfulness in definitive mutual giving, ever open to fertility. (cf. Humanae Vitae, 9) This conjugal love makes them the very expression of specifically Christian values.

Dcn. Bill Wagner Please Note: Familiaris Consortio is available through local Catholic bookstores or on the web at EWTN, USCCB, or the Vatican.

If yes, then come to the

four-week

“Overview of the Bible”

What is the Bible? How did we get the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Is the Bible trustworthy? How do we interpret the Bible? Does it matter if I read the Bible?

Beginning Monday, September 9, 10 am OR 7 pm session

FLC 207 (am) or FLC 204 (pm)

RSVP to Joan Summers by Sept. 5 (so materials may be prepared)

joan@st-bart.org; 281-391-4758 ext. 437

Is the Bible a Mystery To You?

A group study for women with lessons provided by the priests of the Miles

Christi ("Soldiers of Christ") religious order that includes prayer, commentary on the Sunday Gospel reading, teaching on Catholic doctrine and the virtues with

an emphasis on Ignatian spirituality.

Meets Thursdays at 11:00 am in FLC room 205. Facilitator: Joan Summers

Miles Christi Study Group for Women

Begins September 5, 8, & 10 with "Mark: The Gospel through the Eyes of Peter." The study is offered 3 times during the week:

Sunday 8:15 am — 9:45 am, Monday 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am — 11:00 am. Register after all Masses August 17 & 18 Contact Marty Brown at mjobrown6@gmail.com or 210-710-4697 for more information or to register.

Catholic Scripture Study

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Faith Formation for Children and Teens

St. Bartholomew Preschool

Jr. High

Tuesday: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

High School

Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join us for Youth Ministry Nights!

CCE teachers, aides, and substitutes are needed for our faith formation classes (CCE) to be successful,

beginning September 8, 2019. The following positions are open:

Please email Dan@st-bart.org about serving in one of

these positions.

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We are looking for 3 women and 3 men called by our Lord to accompany our confirmation youth this fall as they prepare for the

Sacrament of Confirmation. To respond to this call, contact Suzanne Perez at

Suzanne@st-bart.org First class begins Sunday, September 8.

Sunday 6th – 1 aide Wednesday 1st – 2 catechists 4th – 1 aide 6th – 1 aide 7th – 1 aide 8th – 1 aide

Attention parents of children grades 2 through junior high…. If your child would like to share their gift of song with the parish, children’s

choir will begin the week of September 9.

For more information please contact Shelly Gosch at shellygosch@yahoo.com

713-376-0464 or Pat D’Andrea at pdkaty83@aol.com

713-443-0392.

Thursday 1st – 2 catechist, 2 aide 2nd – 1 aide 4th – 1 aide 5th – 1 aide First Communion class for 8th/9th graders — 1 catechist, 1 aide

Our number is 281-391-0993 Director Rose Stornello, ext. 440 Asst. Dir. Juli Ondrush, ext. 443

We offer 2, 3, 4, and 5-day programs for

ages 18 months to 5 years The Preschool office is now open from 9am-2pm. Please call or email to schedule a time to come in. Meet the Teacher - Thursday, August 29. This is a come-and-go event 9:00 am – 9:30 am – M/W/F classes 9:45 am – 10:15 am – T/Th Classes 9:00 am – 10:15pm – 4- and 5-day Classes First Day of School - Tuesday, Sept. 3

https://st-bart.org/preschool

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas 281-391-4758

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Anuncios Para Los Ministerios Hispanos

Si tiene preguntas acerca de nuestros Ministerios Hispanos, por favor, contacte al Diácono Rolando Garcia 281-391-4758 ext. 445 Comité de Enlace y Planificación Hispano: Nuestra función es proveer información y consejo a nuestro párroco sobre las necesidades de nuestra Comunidad Hispana. Si tiene inquietudes o sugerencias: Javier Sanchez (713)371-6603 Jose Montelongo (281)798-1126 Asdrubal Diaz (281)731-1383 El Grupo de Oración - "Instrumento de Fe" Coordinador: Roberto Parra 832-692-9265 Subcoordinador: Carmen Pineda 617-415-6940 Te invita cordialmente a que tengas un encuentro personal con Dios, en una Asamblea de Oración todos los martes 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm en el Salón Parroquial. Venimos a Alabar, Adorar, a Bendecir a nuestro Señor con Alabanza y Cantos y a proclamar su Santa Palabra. Realizamos varios retiros de Evangelización al año y Formación de Encuentro con la Palabra, Crecimientos I y II para ayudar a todos los que quieren fortalecer y conocer más de la palabra de Dios y crecer en la Fe! LES ESPERAMOS! Escuela de Evangelización Maggie Lopez 281-391-4758 buenosdiasespirituales@gmail.com Somos parte de la nueva evangelización, llamada por el Papa Juan Pablo II a ser nuevo en ardor, los métodos expresión. Después de la Gran Comisión de Jesús: “dijo a ellos: ‘entrar en todo el mundo y proclamar el Evangelio a toda criatura.’” -Marcos 16:15. Ofrecemos diversos retiros de formación católica para enriquecer nuestra fe, acercarnos a Dios y que nos ayude a convertirse en buenos mayordomos como católicos. Muchos retiros son ofrecidos en inglés como en español. Aquellos que asistan a un retiro de Emaús, a continuación, puede unirse al grupo de apoyo de Emaús, para el desarrollo espiritual y el trabajo de servicio comunitario. Legión de María Eugenia Garzon 713-245-9869 Fabiaola Ossio, 281-433-2982 LUNES, 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. Centro de conferencias Vida Familiar. Te invitamos a participar de nuestra reunión semanal. Rezamos el Santo Rosario, aprendiendo más acerca de Nuestra Santa Madre y planificando el trabajo apostólico realizado en nuestra comunidad. Cursillo de Cristiandad : Nos reunimos todos los lunes a las 7:00pm, en el salón 205. Para información contacte a Peggy Bolzan a 817-312-6650. Hora De Getsemaní Eugenio 713-231-3856. Los invitamos todos los jueves 11:00pm - 3:00am en la capilla. Adoración y Reparación Marlene Serna 346-401-0233. El primer viernes de cada mes de 8pm a 10pm en la capilla. Estudio de Biblia Olga Marble 303-618-2897. Todos los martes 9:30am en Centro de Vida Familiar salón 203. Clases de Quinceañera Nellie 281-391-0839— Dos veces al año en febrero y octubre. Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico Heriberto & Maria Godoy, heribertoogodoyh2@gmail.com, 832-282-5328, viernes a las 6:00 pm FLC 205, 206, 207

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Junio 24 - Julio 5, 2020

$4,100 por persona

Vuelo redonde desde Houston, TX Coordinadores:

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Sacramental Information

Baptism Classes

Baptism Classes are offered every month—one month in English and one month in Spanish. Families must live within the parish boundaries. Our next classes will be offered on August 12 and 20 at 6:45 pm in the Family Life Center Auditorium. Please bring $10 for the books. The attendance of both parents and godparents is mandatory for the first class. Parents are required to attend the second class “Re-discovering Jesus.” Godparents are welcome. Babysitting is available (18 months-12 years old). Please call the office to register and to request babysitting before the classes. Couples are encouraged to attend classes while pregnant. Parents and godparents can take the classes in another parish and bring proof. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required before the baptism is scheduled. Contact: Patty on Wednesday & Thursday between 10 am—12 pm in person or anytime at Patty@st-bart.org or 281-391-4758 ext. 420. Please visit https://st-bart.org/infant-baptism for complete information about baptisms. Clases de Bautismo

Las Clases de Bautismo de ofrecen cada mes—un mes en inglés y un mes en español. Las familias deben de vivir en el área de San Bartolomé. Nuestras próximas clases serán el 9 & 17 de septiembre de 2019 a las 6:45 pm en el auditorio del FLC. Favor de traer $10 para los libros. La asistencia de padres y padrinos es obligatoria para la primer clase. Los padres deben asistir también a la segunda clase con el sacerdote “Vuelve a Descubrir a Jesús”. Los padrinos son bienvenidos a la segunda clase. No se permiten niños ni bebés en la clase. Ofrecemos guardería, por favor de llamar la oficina para registrarse para las clases y reservar guardería (18 meses-12 años). Las parejas pueden asistir a estas clases durante el embarazo. Padres y padrinos pueden tomar las clases en otra iglesia y traer el comprobante. Una copia del acta de nacimiento del niño es necesaria antes de programar el bautismo. Contacto: Patty Herrera miércoles y jueves 10 am—12 pm en persona, o en cualquier tiempo Patty@st-bart.org o 281-391-4758 x420. Por favor visite nuestra página https://st-bart.org/infant-baptism para información completa sobre bautismos.

Matrimony/Matrimonio:

For information about the Sacrament of Marriage, please contact Sr. Maureen at 281-391-4758 ext. 449 or SrMaureen@st-bart.org Para información sobre el Sacramento del Matrimonio, favor de contactar a Sr. Maureen al 281-391-4758 ext. 449 o al SrMaureen@st-bart.org

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick / Unción de los Enfermos:

If you are seriously ill or entering the hospital, you are invited to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick by appointment. Sacramental anointing provides both spiritual and physical strength. Call 713-787-3930 to request a hospital or home visit or for funeral arrangements over the weekend. Si usted está seriamente enfermo o va a ser ingresado al hospital, usted está invitado a recibir el Unción de los Enfermos por cita. La fe Católica nos dice que este sacramento provee fortaleza tanto física como espiritual. Llame 713-787-3930 si necesita una visita al hospital o en su casa. Communion for the Sick / Comunión para los Enfermos:

If you or a loved one are homebound or in the hospital, we can bring you the Eucharist. Call the office to arrange a visit. Si usted o algún ser querido está postrado en cama en su casa o en el hospital, podemos llevarle la Eucaristía. Llame a la oficina de la parroquia.

Sacramental Information

CLASES DE PREPARACION PARA LA CIUDADANIA

(CIVICA E HISTORIA)

La Organización Bonding Against Adversity está ofreciendo Clases de Preparación para la Ciudadanía en nuestra parroquia. Las clases serán todos los viernes del 4 de octubre al 13 de diciembre en las aulas FLC-223-224, de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Nuestros servicios son gratuitos y no se necesita pre-inscripción; se registrará a los primeros que lleguen hasta que llenar los cupos disponibles. Favor traer su tarjeta de residencia, un cuaderno y una pluma. Le ayudaremos a prepararse para la entrevista, aprender el vocabulario de ciudadanía y a llenar los formularios de inmigración.

Talleres de Oración y Vida Te invitamos a conocer a Jesus, orando... “Yo soy la vid, vosotros los

sarmientos. El que permanece en mi y

yo en el, ese da mucho fruto…”

-Jn 15,5 El Taller es para Adultos.

Son 15 sesiones, 1 por semana.

Comenzara el 14 de Agosto.

Parroquia St. Batholomew. Animate!

Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos. Miércoles, 10 am-12:00 pm, FLC salón 205 Cristian Moreno 713-614-0981 Miércoles, 7 pm -9 pm, T-15 Juanita y Fredy Mejia 281-806-4161

Vaya a formed.org e ingrese el

código parroquial 7JXJEQ