pastor`s corner - St. Thomas More

PASTOR’S CORNER
LA VOZ DEL PASTOR
Mr. Ed Sharp, once again, educated me about past priests of STM. He sent me this note: “On April 26, 2007, we lost a man from
Ghana. He proved that a late vocation to the priesthood was God’s way to reach His people, regardless of color. Fr. Isaac Francis was
one of the older men to be ordained, but his maturity brought a better understanding of God’s love to everyone. To many of us, he was
a loving, close friend and a perfect example of a priest.’
I totally agree with Mr. Sharp’s words about Fr. Francis. I had the honour working briefly with Father Francis. I see
Father Francis served God’s people without prejudices. He was a man for all. He was clearly living the words that we hear at this
Sunday’s gospel: ‘I give you a new commandment: love one another; just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this
love you have for one another, everyone will know that you are my disciples.’
Of course there are difficult situations where it is very challenging to love our neighbours as ourselves or even to love our neighbours in
any way at all. But Jesus’ commandment to love, and his own example of forgiving those who crucified him, constantly call us to
reconsider our ways and ask us to be opened for reconciliation.
Fr. Hai
El Sr. Ed Sharp, una vez más, me educó sobre sacerdotes anteriores de STM. Me envió esta nota: "El 26 de abril de 2007, perdimos a un
hombre de Ghana. Demostró que una vocación tardía al sacerdocio era la manera de Dios para llegar a su pueblo, independientemente
de su color. Padre Isaac Francisco fue uno de los hombres de más edad ser ordenado, pero su madurez trajo una mejor comprensión
del amor de Dios a todo el mundo. Para muchos de nosotros
fue un amor, un amigo y un ejemplo perfecto de un cura. "
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con las palabras del señor Sharp sobre el Padre Francis. Tuve el honor de trabajar brevemente con el
Padre Francis. El Padre Francis sirvió al pueblo de Dios sin prejuicios. Fue un hombre para todos. Él vivio con claridad las palabras que
oímos en el Evangelio de este domingo: "Les doy un mandamiento nuevo: Así como yo los he amado, ámense también ustedes los
unos a los otros. En esto todos reconocerán que ustedes son mis discípulos: en el amor que se tengan los unos a los otros.”
Por supuesto que hay situaciones difíciles en las que es muy difícil amar a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos o incluso a amar a
nuestros vecinos. Pero el mandamiento de Jesús de amar, y su propio ejemplo de perdonar a los que lo crucificaron, constantemente
nos llaman a reconsiderar nuestras forma de ser y nos pide abrirnos para una reconciliación.
Pd. Hai
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ADORARS
Thank you so much for making the decision to spend one hour a week with Jesus in our Adoration Chapel. Your choice makes your
fellow adorers rejoice. You have the opportunity to create an abiding relationship with Jesus, who is your best friend.
A special Thank you to the Eucharistic Adoration Team for working so hard making sure that Jesus is not left alone. May this GREAT
ministry continue growing so that we can grow together in prayer and in faith.
ADORADORES—ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA
Gracias por tomar la decisión de pasar una hora a la semana con Jesús en nuestra capilla de Adoración. Su elección hace que sus
compañeros adoradores se gozan. Usted tiene la oportunidad de crear una relación permanente con Jesús, que es su mejor amigo.
Un agradecimiento especial al Equipo de Adoración Eucarística por trabajar tan duro asegurándose de que Jesús no se quede solo. Que
este gran ministerio siga creciendo para que podamos crecer juntos en la oración y en la fe.
Come Spend time with Jesus. Our Chapel is open 24/7 so that you may get away from
the busyness of Houston and spend some quiet time reflecting and praying.
Vengan a pasar tiempo con Jesus. Nuestra Capilla esta abierta 24 horas al día para que
tomen un tiempo fuera del trafico de la vida diaria.
For information on Eucharistic Adoration | Para información sobre
Adoración Eucarística :
Questions / Preguntas? Contact the volunteers group by e-mail at
[email protected] or call/text 832-869-7483, 832-869-7488
If you are interested in joining the Adoration team, please send an email with your
contact information, [email protected] Thank you.
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS
www.stmhouston.org
April 24,
24 2016
Community Corner
Welcome to the Parish
If you and your family are new to our neighborhood and wish to
become members of the St. Thomas More Family, we invite you to
come by the parish office to register or by visiting our web page at
www.stmhouston.org.
Sunday/ Domingo
Baptism Information
Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): May 21, 2016
Adult Educaon Building, St Peter Room; 8:45am-12:00pm
Monday /Lunes
Tuesday/ Martes
Marriage Preparations
Engaged couples please contact the parish office 713-729-0221 for
more information at least 6 months to a year ahead of the wedding.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
This process is known as the Rite of Chris1an Ini1a1on of Adults
(RCIA). It begins with informal ques1on and answer sessions. Inquiry
sessions are held on Sunday mornings, 9:30am-11am and Wednesday
evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more informa1on contact
Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221.
Wednesday/ Miercoles
Thursday/ Jueves
Friday/ Viernes
Saturday/ Sabado
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This Sacrament is offered bilingual on Saturdays after the 8:00am
Nursery
The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4 years.
There is no charge nor reservations needed.
El Rincon de la Comunidad
Bienvenidos a Nuestra Parroquia
Si usted y su familia son nuevos en el vecindario y desean ser
miembros de nuestra Familia de Santo Tomas Moro los invitamos
a registrarse en la oficina de la parroquia o visitando nuestra
página web www.stmhouston.org.
Información de bautismos
Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 21 de Mayo del
2016 en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm. Para mas
información, favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa.
Unción de los enfermos
El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se ofrece todos los
sábados después de la misa de 8 am.
BENDICIONES PARA TRES AÑOS Y
CELERBACION DE QUINCE AÑOS
Para que su hijo/hija reciba una Bendicion o celebración de los quince años
debe registrarlo/a en la Oficina del Catecismo o para mayor información
contáctese al 713-729-3435.
Sunday/ Domingo
04-24-2014
7:30am † Caridad David
9:00am † Zeny Naguit
11:00am † Rev. Gerald Cullen
1:00pm † Jose Luis Moreno
5:00pm † Nancy Sacco & Andy Scholes- Birthday
7:00pm † Antonio Arellano
04-25-2016
6:30am Toan Cao & Thien Cao – Birthday
5:30pm † Clyde Perrare
04-26-2016
6:30am † Calvin Jed Foronda
5:30pm
Fr. Hai Dang –Special Intention
04-27-2016
6:30am Homeless
5:30pm † Calvin Jed Foronda
04-28-2016
6:30am † Dorothy O’Brien
5:30pm † Joe Flaherty
04-29-2016
6:30am __
8:15am __
5:30pm Hillary Barelas Sullivan- Special Intention
04-30-2016
8:00am † Patricia Van Dorn
5:00pm † Richard Bode
04-1-2016
7:30am __
9:00am † Mary Lillian Kennedy
11:00am † Anthony Louis
1:00pm † __
5:00pm † Reginald C. Garza
7:00pm
FOR MASS INTENTONS PLEASE COME BY THE PARISH OFFICE.
PARA INTENCIONES DE LA MISA FAVOR DE PASAR POR LA OFICINA
PARROQUIAL.
Josephine LeDay James Swanson Therese Flaherty Marie Jo Swanson
Latondra Banks James Murphy Deanna Murphy Gregoria Barrera
Irvin Schueler Angela Gannucci Edgar Sharp Dorothy Marak
Alfonso Gutierrez Maria Ruiz Evangelina Corrales Jose Asuncion
Romero Martha Reyes Grace Riley Alicia Vagas
Vincent Graceffa FrankIe B. Mandola Kate Garcia Marc Bialas
Harris Family Grace Riley Yvonne Mayberry Orlando Medina
Alberto & Maria Luisa de Leon
OREMOS POR NUESTROS
SFC Paul Bergman
Megan Godsey
Sgt. Billy Janca
Mike McIntosh
Charles U. Oparnozie
Col. David Eselund
Traci Godsey
TSgt Bradley Louis
Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem
LCDR Russell Thiem
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF AUSTIN
TICE TO HIS FAMILY.
Favor de continuar orando por Auntin Tice para su pronto regreso a casa con su
familia.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER / QUINTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
It’s that time of year again...Scheduling Time!!! All
ministries and organizations that use parish facilities for
their meetings need to make their requests for the
upcoming year...either the new school year, 2016-2017 or
for the calendar year 2017, depending on your meeting
schedule. There is a form that is available on the church
website, the facility request form. If you do not have
access to the internet, you can call the office for a copy.
Please keep in mind that our Parish School and
RELIGIOUS Education are priority. If you have any
questions please contact the church office, 713-729-0221
or visit www.stmhouston.org for the Facility request form.
Es tiempo nuevamente … para reservar salones!!!
Todos los ministerios y organizaciones que utilizan las
facilidades de la Parroquia para hacer sus reuniones
necesitan hacer una propuesta para el próximo año, ya sea el
Nuevo año escolar, 2016-2017 o para el calendario del
próximo año 2017, dependiendo de los horarios de sus
reuniones. Hay una Forma que esta disponible en la pagina
de Internet de la Iglesia, el formulario para solicitar una
instalación. Si usted no tiene acceso al internet, puede
llamar a la oficina por una copia. Por favor tengan en mente
que la escuela Parroquia y CCE tiene priodidad con sus
reservaciones. Si tiene cualquier pregunta porfavor de llamar
a la oficina Parroquial 713-729-0221 o visite la pagina de web
www.stmhouston.org para sus reservaciones.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment:
love one another.
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Sunday
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5;
Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
Reading for the week
Monday
Tuesday
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-9, 10, and 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
Quinto Domingo de Pascua
Les doy un mandamiento nuevo:
ámense los unos a los otros.
Jn 13:31-33, 3435
Domingo: Hechos 13:14, 43-52; Salmo 100:1-2, 3, 5;
Ap 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Angels, descending, bring from above,
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
(Fanny Crosby)
There will be a liturgical service at St.
Thomas More on Tuesday May 17, 7:30 pm.
We will be praying and singing psalms of
mercy. Fr. Richard will give a talk.
Please make plans to come.
Jesus waits for us in this
Sacrament of Love
“In the sacred Host, He is
present, the true treasure,
always waiting for us.
Only by adoring this
Presence do we learn how to
receive Him properly.”
Lunes:
Martes:
1 Pe 5:5-14; Salmo 89:2-3; 6-7, 16-17, Mc 16:15-20
Hechos 14:19—28; Salmo 145:10-11-12-13, 21;
Jn 14:27-31
Miercoles: Hechos 15:1-6 Salmo 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5; Jn 15:1-8
Jueves:
Hechos 15:7-21; Salmo 96:1-2,2-3,10; Jn 15: 9-11
Viernes:
Hechos 15:22-31; Salmo 57:8-9, 10; 12; Jn 15:9-11
Sabado:
Hechos 16:1-10; Salmo 100:1,2-3,5 ; Jn 15:18-21
Sixto Domingo de Pascua
Domingo: Hechos 15:1-2; Salmo 67:2-3; 5, 6-8
Ap 21:10-14, 22-23 ; Jn 14:23-29
YOUTH
EUCAHRISTIC ADORATION
Wednesday MAY 18, 2016,
7PM-9PM
ADORACION
EUCARISTICA PARA
JOVENES
Youth Don’t miss out on this beautiful
experience!
Jovenes no se pierdan esta bella experiencia!
St. Thomas More
The Summer Intensive Catechist Formation Program
is offered for those working toward completion of
their catechist certification. Theological content
courses, catechetics modules, and training in sexuality
catechesis are offered each June at the Chancery at St.
Dominic, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021.
For more information, 713-741-8799
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS
www.stmhouston.org
April 24,
24 2016
THE St Vincent DePaul SPRING FOOD
DRIVE IS HERE!!!!!!!!! Our organization
will be collecting non-perishable food
and monetary donations before
masses this weekend. If you forgot
your donation and would like to bring
yours by the SVDP office in Prinster
Hall we are open Tues & Thur from910:45am and 1-3pm.
STM – Altar Commi<ee 2016
We are in need of team of 2 ladies to volunteer to help clean
the altar every Friday around 9:00am for two months out of the
year.
The months we need help with are January & July. It only
takes about one hour are less to clean.
It’s light cleaning such as, filling the holy water founts, new
candles for the main altar and day chapel & etc. In other
words seCng up for the mass. Please call, Joyce Coles @ 713774-2628.
Religious Education De La Oficina de
Catecisimo:
“The Eucharist makes us feel the sweetness of what
is heaven.”
Pope Francis
CCE FIRST EUCHARIST – IMPORTANT DATES
English First Communions will be
celebrated at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil
Mass on Saturday, April 30.
There will be 2 First Communion
Masses in Spanish on Saturday,
April 30, 2016:
10:30 a.m. for children whose last names begin with the letters AM; 12:30 p.m. for children whose last names begin with the
letters N-Z.
If you have any questions, please contact the Religious Education
Office at 713-729-3435
“La Eucaristía nos hace sentir la dulzura de lo que es el cielo”
Papa Francisco
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
PRIMERAS COMUNIONES – FECHAS IMPORTANTES
Las Primeras Comuniones en Español será el Sábado 30 de Abril.
WE NEED YOU!
Sunday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm
Habrá dos Misas, una a las 10:30 a.m. para los niños cuyos
apellidos empiecen con las letras A a la M;
Our Sunday evenings provide an excellent place to get
involved, build rela1onships with kids and help them grow
in their love for Christ. Our Sunday evening opportuni1es
include leading worship, being an emcee, facilita1ng games,
and leading/assis1ng in group discussion.
12:30 p.m. para los niños cuyos apellidos comiencen con las letras
N a la Z.
Why not join this great and fun ministry?
DANZA PARA HONRAR A NUESTRA
SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
La Danza Tonantzin de esta comunidad les comunica
que las practicas darán comienzo el miércoles 8 de
Julio del 2015 de 7:30 pm a 9:00 pm en el antiguo
gimnasio. Si usted desea participar llame a Gabriel
Villarreal al 713-815-0547 o a Arturo Macías al 832867-9374
“Tonantzin quiere decir Nuestra Madre”
If you have ques1ons about Youth ministry, please contact
Aida Gonzalez @ 713-729-3435 or [email protected]
YOUTH
SUNDAYS
Each Sunday at 6 p.m. High Schoolers gather for rich times
studying God's Word, and hanging out enjoying fellowship
together.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Aida at the
CCE office, 713-729-3435 or via email:
[email protected]
Las primeras Comuniones en Ingles serán en la Misa de las 5:00
pm el mismo día. Para cualquier pregunta por favor comuníquese
a la Oficina de religión al 713-729-3435
The Gabriel Project is in
need of gently used baby strollers and
pack n plays (with bassinette, if
possible). Please bring your donation to
the church office. Unfortunately, we
cannot accept cribs, mattresses, high
chairs, walkers or swings. Thank you for supporting this
ministry that helps mothers in crisis pregnancies. We are
grateful for our very generous parish! God bless you!!
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER / QUINTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
STM Financial Stewardship for April, 2016
This week around STM….
Sunday,
2:00 pm
2:45 pm
6:30 pm
Monday,
9:30 am
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Tuesday,
9:30 am
3:00 pm
April 24
Spanish Baptism
Medical Mission, DDen
Young Disciples
April 25
Bible Study, Rectory
Scouting-Scout House
PAM, Rectory
Troop 99, Rehkopg Gym
Apostleship of the Cross-AE-St. Paul Rm (Sp)
April 26
Senior Citizen Bingo, Scout House
Scouting– Scout House
PAM-Rectory
6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones
7:00 pm Talleres de Oración y Vida –Youth Prayer Room
ESL—School
7:30 pm BGC—Rectory
Wednesday, April 27
3:00 pm Scouting-Scout House
6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones
7:00 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Grp–Chapel
R.C.I.A.(Spanish)-Youth Prayer Room
7:30 pm Legion of Mary– AE-St. Paul Rm.
8:00 pm KofC—Prinster Hall
Thursday, April 28
10:00am Craft Guild, DDens
3:00 pm Scouting– Scout House
6:00 pm Bill Ledbetter(Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den
7:00 pm Combined Choir Practice—Church
ESL—School
KofC golf –Rm F
7:30 pm Apostleship of the Cross-AE St. Paul Rm (Eng)
Word of Truth Bible Study-AE St.Peter Rm
11:00pm Precious Blood Group—Donovan’s Den
Friday,
April 29
3:00 pm Scouting-Scout House
5:30 pm Parish School First Communions, Church
6:30 pm Overeaters Anon—AE St Peter
Wedding Anniversary , Church
7:00 pm ACTS—AE—St. Paul
Spanish Choir, AE—St. Mary
7:30 pm Altar Servers (Spanish), Church
Saturday, April 30
10:30 pm First Commions (Spanish)—Church
12:30 pm First Communion (Spanish) - Church
5:00 pm Vigil Mass- First Communions
Sunday, May 01
2:00 pm English Baptism
6:30 pm Young Disciples
Week Offering for 04/17/16 ......
$24,974.55
Online Giving ………………………………... $ 3,388.00
Total Offertory ................................. $28,362.55
Weekend Budgeted Goal ................. $35,200.00
Difference......................... -6,837.45
Thank you for your continued generosity!
ííGracias por su continua generosidad!!
The 2015-2016 STM Players will present
"Nottingham"
in Rehkopf Gym, Saturday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. Jeepers! It's 1961
and life is swell at Nottingham High. Unless you come from the
wrong side of the tracks, that is. John Prince, class president and
big man on campus, keeps the rich Normans happy by stealing
from the poor Saxons. But Robin Loxley, back to spend her senior
year at her old school, is one cat who will fight for justice. Robin
sets off to stop the awful Normans and their hateful schemes. Can
Robin steal from the rich, give to the poor and unify the cliques?
Tickets can be purchased in advance by sending money to the
school office or at the door. $5 for adults, $3 for kids 2-12, under 2
is free. Thank you for your support!
Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Michael Barber, & Dr. John Bergsma
discuss the Divine Mercy of Jesus and help you to be equipped to
extend His Mercy to others at Fullness of Truth's "Gospel of Divine
Mercy" conference on Friday night, June 24th and Saturday, June
25th at Prince of Peace Parish, 19222 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX
77070. Experience the deep healing and forgiveness of Divine
Mercy that restores relationships, repairs divisions, and renews
faithfulness. Register Now! Tickets, discounted hotel
accommodations, and more details, visit http://
www.fullnessoftruth.org/#!blank/c1xu8 or call 877.21TRUTH.
Last chance to sign up for the
pilgrimage to the Shrines of
France 2016!Contact Beth
O'Neal for more information,
832-971-5186
FORMACION PARA EL MINISTRIO
CRISTIANO
Está invitado a VERANO INTENSIVO 2016 que comienza el
Miercoles 1 de Junio del 2016 y corre a través del jueves, 23
de junio de 2016. Usted puede inscribirse para una sesión o
varias. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para ampliar su
formación como catequista o tomar algunos de los cursos
de contenido teológicos requeridos para otros ministerios
parroquiales. Para mayor información, 713-741-8799
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS
www.stmhouston.org
April 24,
24 2016
OREN POR LAS VOCACIONES
STreaMliners’- April 2016
April 21, Thurs., - “Coushatta Casino” in Kinder, LA –“Day Trip”
$15 pp (includes $10 free play)
Coffee, Donuts & Hot Kolaches at 6:30am
Bus leaves from the rear parking area in the back near Prinster Hall.
For reservations call – Frances Landry @ 713-723-2035
May. 14, Sat., STreaMliners’ Meeting – 10:00a.m. in Prinster Hall
Adults over 50 only!!!! $15 dues are due for 2016
Entertainment: Missouri City Pops
The Knights of Columbus Council 3910:
Our 19th annual golf tournament will be May 23 at the
Quail Valley Golf Course in Missouri City. Block out the
afternoon for fun, fellowship and golf.
Prices are $125 per player and $500 for a team.
For STM SENIOR CITIZENS
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month—Come and join us for some Bingo fun,
Tuesday May 9th and Thursday May 23rd in the Scout House at 9:30 am.
******Don’t forget to bring can goods for the STM Pantry!!
Your toiletries for the LBJ Charity Hospital
May 17, Tues., - “Coushatta Casino” in Kinder, LA –“Day Trip”
$15 pp (includes $10 free play)
ATTENTION: FOR POSTING ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE SEND
COMPLETE INFORMATION TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE TO:
[email protected] DEADLINE FRIDAY 12:00 NOON
May 22 – 28 – “Savannah Trip
For more info call Joyce Coles – 713-774-2628
AVISO: PARA PUBLICAR SU ANUNCIO FAVOR DE ENVIAR SU
INFORMACION COMPLETA DOS SEMANAS ANTES AL:
[email protected] ANTES DEL VIERNES al MEDIODIA
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