End of Novena on Divine Mercy Sunday, 3:15

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Fr. Hai’s Corner
Today is the Divine Mercy Sunday. In her dairy,
Saint Fausna explained why there is a need for Divine
Mercy. She wrote:
"They tell me that there is already such a feast
and so why should I talk about it?" Jesus answered: "And
who knows anything about this feast? No one! Even those
who should be proclaiming My mercy and teaching people about it o+en do not know about it themselves. That
is why I want the image to be solemnly blessed on the
First Sunday a+er Easter, and I want it to be venerated
publicly so that every soul may know about it." (Diary 341)
Pope Francis, when asked about the date he selected for the canonizaon of Popes John XXIII and John
Paul II, said it signifies that a new “age of mercy” is needed in the Church and the world. Who be9er to help promote it than Saint John Paul II, the pope of Divine Mercy?
The Church asks us to observe the Divine Mercy
Sunday by a9ending worship, going to confession and taking Holy Communion.
From Church to daily living.
Do I have the paence to reflect on complex quesons so
that my acons may be for the good of all?
Am I willing to listen to the teaching of Jesus, especially
when my acons are challenged?
Let us pray that our lives will be full of faith, hope and
love.
Fr. Hai
HHH Golf Tournament
Golfers can register online at hhhgolf.org for the April 20, 2015 His
Hands of Hope Golf Tournament
at Quail Valley. For more information, see a Knight of
Columbus member.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Tues., 1-2 p.m.
Wed., 4-5 p.m.
Thursday, 12 noon-1 p.m.
Our chapel remains open 24 hours a day because of the commitment made by those who take a
weekly Holy Hour. Please commit!!
Call Suzie Hamilton for info, 713-557-3036 or 713-7290221.
April 12, 2015
End of Novena on
Divine Mercy Sunday,
3:15 p.m. English /
8:00 p.m. Spanish
Gabriel Project in desperate need of volunteers to help
organize baby storage:
We are so blessed to have generous parishioners donate baby items to our ministry!! We could
use some help in our air-conditioned baby storage facility. We need volunteers who can pickup
donations from the parish office, deliver to storage, sort, organize and assemble layettes for our
new Gabriel Project mothers. If you are interested please call Leslie Corrigan at 713-253-2402 or email
[email protected]. Thank you
STM Boy Scout Troop 99 invites all parishioners to a retirement for American flags
and religious articles on Saturday April 25,
immediately following 5 pm Mass, on
the soccer field behind Prinster Hall.
We will accept all old or damaged American flags, and broken or damaged religious articles at that time, and have a
brief ceremony to properly and respectfully retire these special
items.
The troop will also sell "tapas" plates
(small portions) of grilled wild game for
a modest fee following the ceremony.
This is a great opportunity to join your
fellow parishioners for a unique event!
Collection Information July 2014-June 2015
Yearly Budgeted Offertory
Weekend Collection
WEEKLY
Actual Collection
Budgeted Amount
Over (+)/Under(-)
53,166.19
37,000.00
+$ 16,166.19
$1,850,523.00
(04/05/2015)
FISCAL YTD
1,483,191.65
1,443,000.00
+$ 40,191.65
The Actual Collection for Fiscal Y TD includes Holy Day Collection amounts.
Additional Collections:
Holy Land (Good Friday)
$ 3,526.80
Children (Social Services)
$
0.00
Building Fund
$
822.00
Thank you for your continued generosity!
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Readings for the week of April 12, 2015
Second Sunday of Easter or
Sunday of Divine Mercy
Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
Monday
Saint Mar!n I, Pope and Martyr
Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday
Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34; Jn 3:31-36
Friday
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday
Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33; Jn 6:16-21
Sunday
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a;
Lk 24:35-48
Sunday
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 12…
Monday, April 13
6:30 a.m. Hansen Family, Thanksgiving
5:30 p.m. Jurica Family Special Intention
Tuesday, April 14
6:30 a.m. †Wanda Poche
5:30 p.m. †Peter Long Bui
Wednesday, April 15
6:30 a.m. †Betty Schmittgens
5:30 p.m. †Stan Staszak
Thursday, April 16
6:30 a.m. †Catherine Palazzo
8:15 a.m. IWBS Sisters, Victoria TX
5:30 p.m. †Deceased Members Brogan & Saffer Families
Friday, April 17
6:30 pm.
†Betty Jean LeMoine
7:30 p.m. †John Kidd
Saturday, April 18
9:00 a.m. †Peter Long Bui
5:00 p.m. †Catherine Palazzo
Sunday, April 19
7:30 a.m. †Charlotte McCrate
9:00 a.m. †Nannie Tardo
11:00 a.m. †Richard Endres
1:00 p.m. †Marciel Villeda
5:00 p.m. †Raul Aponte
7:00 p.m. For the Parish
Divine Mercy Sunday
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
K of C Southwest Council 3910
Place:
Date:
Time:
Adults
Servant Hall
April 12, 2015
8:00—11:00 a.m.
$5.00 / Kids $3.00
60 years of serving the Church and community!
This week around STM….
Sunday, April 12-K OF C DIVINE MERCY PANCAKE BREAKFAST / RELIGIOUS GOODS
9:00 a.m. CCE Parents & Students, Prinster Hall & School
10:00 a.m. Sacrament of the Sick, Church
11:00 a.m. CCE Parents & Students, Prinster Hall & School
2:30 p.m. Spanish Baptisms, Church
6:00 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary
Monday, April 13
9:00 a.m. Bible Study, Rectory
5:30 p.m. Sp. Legion of Mary, Room F
7:00 p.m. Taller y Oración de la Vida, Prinster Hall
School 1st Communion Parents, Servant Hall
7:30 p.m. Apostleship of the Cross (Sp.), AE-St. Paul
Danza Tonantzin, Rehkopf
Tuesday, April 14
9:30 a.m. Sr. Citizen Bingo, Scout House
7:00 p.m. ESL Classes, School
School Board, Library
Convalidation Classes, Prinster Hall
Wednesday, April 15
7:00 p.m. OMOPH Prayer Group, Chapel
Adult Confirmation (Sp.), Youth Prayer Room
Adult Confirmation (Eng.), Donovan’s Den
Youth Confirmation Class 1, Youth Center
Youth Confirmation Class 2, School
7:30 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, AE-St. Peter
Legion of Mary, AE-St. Paul
Sp. Choir, Church
Danza Tonantzin, Rehkopf
Thursday, April 16
6:45 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary
7:00 p.m. K of C Golf, Room F
ESL, School
7:30 p.m. Word of Truth Bible Study, AE-St. Peter
Apostleship of the Cross, AE-St. Paul
Combined Choir, Church
11:00 p.m. Precious Blood Prayer Group, Donovan’s Den
Friday, April 17
9:15 a.m. Altar Society, Church
5:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Jr. (Sp.), Room F
6:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Jr. (Sp.), Room F
7:00 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary
7:30 p.m. Danza Tonantzin, Rehkopf
Saturday, April 18
9:00 a.m. Baptism Class (Eng.), AE-St. Peter
Baptism Class (Sp.), Youth Center (2nd floor)
3:30 p.m. Confessions, Church
6:15 p.m. Confessions, Church
Sunday, April 19
9:00 a.m. CCE Parents & Students, Prinster Hall & School
10:00 a.m. Sacrament of the Sick, Church
11:00 a.m. CCE Parents & Students, Prinster Hall & School
2:30 p.m. Spanish Baptisms, Church
6:00 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
April 12, 2015
STreaMliners (Adults over 50 only) - April 2015
$15 dues for the year—Adults over 50 only.
Monday, April 13, County Bus Trip-Spend the Day at Herman Park –
Walk or Ride the Train $3.25pp and Lunch on you own. The Bus will
leaves at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 16, Casino Day Trip-New Golden Nugget in Lake
Charles, LA, $30pp (includes $20 food coupon), coffee/donuts/hot kolaches @6:30 a.m., bus leaves @7:00 a.m., returning about 7:00 p.m.
NEW TRIP - June 18-22, 2015 DALLAS /FORT WORTH
5 DAYS 4 NITES
$513.00 PP DBL $647.00 SGL
INCLUDES: INSURANCE, 4 BREAKFAST, 4 DINNERS
Dealey Plaza, Old Courthouse, JFK Memorial, West end Historic District,
Thanks-Giving Square, Texas School Board Depository, Geo W. Bush
Presidential Library and Museum, South Fork Ranch, Water Gardens,
Sundance Square, Billy Bob’s, Forth Worth Stockyards and see a cattle
drive. NEED DEPOSIT BY APRIL
Fill us with zeal to proclaim the Good News as priests
and deacons!
The Parish Vocations Committee
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SEPTEMBER 22-27, 2015
For more information:
http://www.familylifeministryhouston.org/
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All trips leave from the back parking area near Prinster Hall. If you are parking
your car please leave at least 5 spaces open around the dumpsters and
recycling bins.
STreaMliner trips are open to all STM families and friends!
For info, call Ed’s Tours 713-723-2035.
STM MEN’S RETREAT – IS JUST 1 WEEK AWAY–
Friday evening, April 17 through Noon on Sunday, the 19th
at the Holy Name Retreat Center on Bunker Hill Road just
north of Memorial Drive. This is the perfect time for parish
men of all ages to strengthen their faith with up to 20
brother parishioners and those of 4 to 5 other parishes in
this serene, 11 acre retreat environment. To learn more
and to make your reservation, go to www.Passionist.org/
HolyName (713-464-0211) or contact STM Coordinator
Hiett Ives at 832-372-6900.
Houston’s best kept secret…
CHARITY GUILD OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
RESALE & CONSIGNMENT SHOP
Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
1203 Lovett Blvd. 713-529-0995
Charityguildshop.org
If you are allergic to gluten, there are opons for receiving
Holy Communion, please contact Deacon John Krugh:
[email protected]
Are you looking to grow in your spiritual life? Perhaps the ministry of
Spiritual Direc!on can help!
At St. Thomas More we have two cer!fied spiritual directors available
to meet with you one on one. This is a free ministry that provides a
fellow Catholic Chris!an who is trained to walk with you along your
journey with God. Mee!ngs consist of sharing life circumstances and
prayer experiences in order to find closeness with God and growth in
doing His will in our lives.
To learn more you may contact: Magda Garcia (Spanish and English) at
281-793-2510 or Erin Robleto (English) at [email protected] to
learn more about the ministry. Brochures are also available at the
back of church and in the church offices.
www.houstonvocations.com
This is the vocations site for the Archdiocese, if you have
been searching, check it out and see if there is a program
you can attend.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
This process is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA). It begins with informal question and answer sessions.
Inquiry sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
For more information, just come on Wednesday evening, or talk
to Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713729-0221.
April 25: InSight Retreat for Young Women in High
School – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. An oppor tunity for
high school girls to visit a convent, interact with Sisters
from several congregations who serve in our Archdiocese, pray together, build friendships, learn about religious life, share lunch, and ask questions. The day will
be held at the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at St. Clare
Monastery (6921 Cutten Pkwy., Houston, TX 77069)
and end with a 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, to which families
are welcome. Registration and permission slips will be
available online. www.houstonvocations.com/insight
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France 2016
with Fr. Christopher Plant
July 18th-30th, 2016
Please contact Beth O'Neal for further information
[email protected] or 832-971-5186
Flocknote is a way for the parish to communicate with you!
If you don’t have time to read the bulletin but want to know
what’s going on, sign up for this service. There are 2 easy
ways to register for Flocknote (pick one):
Visit our network at
flocknote.com/stmhouston
or
Text “Hillcroft” to 84576
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
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.
“There are no joys like innocence.”
-Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Joleen Walden is the Music
Teacher at St. Thomas More
School. She received a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Music Education from Kansas State University. She has been a teacher for
24 years. She and her husband, Rick, have
been married for 38 years and have 3 children,
Matthew, Melea, and Marcus, all STM alumni.
Of her 7 grandchildren, 3 now attend STM.
Her hobbies are knitting, crocheting, counted
cross-stitch, and playing with her grandchildren. Mrs. Walden states “I love teaching at
STM because I love the family atmosphere.
It’s wonderful getting reacquainted with former students and getting to know their children who now attend STM.”
Spread the Good News! St Thomas More Event Photo
is free and open to all STM ministries. Ministry
Heads may call Chris Moras at 713.305.4099 to
schedule photography for their next parish event.
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group
Meets 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples
Discussion. Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently
enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group
provides support for coping with infertility and explores
resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to
the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832-978-6716 or [email protected].
The Cardinal’s Circle is a giving circle of people & parishes who
understand the important role Inner City Catholic Schools play in
forming and educating children from our Archdiocese. The mission
of the circle is two-fold: to make it possible for any economically
disadvantaged family to send their children to these schools and to
ensure the schools maintain a standard of excellence. The Inner
City Catholic Schools have been educating children since 1912 and today, more
than 2,000 students are enrolled in the
13 schools in our Archdiocese.
Members of this circle invest in the
lives of the students in the 13 Inner City
Catholic Schools through an annual commitment of $5,000. Each
gift is an investment in the future of these students and the Cardinal
is most grateful for all support given. St. Thomas More Church and
School have been members of The Cardinal’s Circle since its inception, 2010-2011 school year.
For more information please contact the Archdiocesan Development Office at 713.652.4417 or visit us online at
www.choosecatholicschools.org.
Infant Adoption Program
Couples wanting to adopt newborn babies,
please contact Catholic Charities. Our adoption program is currently looking for couples
to apply. Couples must satisfy the program
requirements to be considered. Contact Colle e n
Ki to w s k i
at
7 1 3. 8 7 4 . 6 7 6 0
or
[email protected]
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LEGION
OF
MARY
- Do you want to enrich your prayer life?
- Do you want to develop close Catholic Friendships?
- Do you want to grow closer to Jesus and His Mother?
-Do you want to be part of the NEW EVANGELIZATION
Then come as a guest to a Legion of Mary meeting!
There’s no obligation!
WHEN : Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: St Thomas More Adult Education Building
– St Paul Room
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Del Padre Hai
Hoy es el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. En
su diario, Santa Fausna explica el porque hay una necesidad por la Divina Misericordia. Ella escribió:
"Me dicen que ya hay tal fiesta, y entonces
¿porque debería hablar de ello?" Jesús le contesto: "Y
quien sabe algo sobre esta fiesta? Nadie! Incluso aquellos
que deben proclamar mi misericordia y enseñar a la gente
acerca de ello a menudo no saben nada. Es por ello que
quiero que la imagen sea bendecida solemnemente el
primer domingo después de la pascua y quiero que sea
venerada públicamente para que cada alma pueda saberlo." (Diario 341)
Papa Francisco, cuando se le pregunto acerca de
la fecha que escogió para la canonización de los Papas
Juan XXIII y Juan Pablo II, dijo significa que es necesaria
una nueva “era de misericordia” para la iglesia y para el
mundo. ¿Quién mejor para ayudar a promoverlo que San
Juan Pablo II?, El Papa de la Divina Misericordia.
La Iglesia nos pide que observemos el domingo de
la Divina Misericordia asisendo a Misa, confesarse, y recibir la Sagrada comunión.
De la Iglesia a la Vida diaria.
¿Tengo la paciencia para reflexionar en preguntas complejas para que mis acciones sean para el bien de todos?
¿Estoy dispuesto a escuchar las enseñanzas de Jesús, especialmente cuando mis acciones son desafiadas?
Oremos para que nuestras vidas estén llenas de fe, esperanza y amor,
Padre Hai
DOMINGO DE
LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Fin de la Novena 8:00 pm
Español
April 12, 2015
Llénanos con entusiasmo para proclamar la Buena nueva como sacerdotes y diáconos!
El comité de Vocaciones de la Parroquia
Joleen Walden es la maestra de música de la escuela de San Tomas More.
Obtuvo una licenciatura en educación
musical de la universidad estatal de
Kansas. Ella ha sido una maestra por
24 años. Ella y su esposo Rick han
estado casados por 38 años y tienen
tres hijos, Matthew, Melea, y Marcus, todos ex alumnos de STM. De 7 nietos de tiene, 3 asisten a la escuela de STM. Sus pasatiempos favoritos son tejer en
agujas y gancho, hacer puntada de cruz y jugar con
sus nietos. La señora Walden dice: Me gusta enseñar
en STM porque me gusta la atmosfera familiar. Es
maravilloso reencontrase con ex alumnos y conocer a
sus hijos que ahora asisten a STM.”
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL
Te gustaría mejorar y enriquecer tu vida matrimonial?
Te lo mereces! A todas las parejas les invitamos a vivir un fin de semana del Encuentro
Matrimonial Mundial los días 1,2 y 3 de Mayo. Para mas información comunícate con:
Jesús y Marisela Miron 713-261-0677 y 832
-860-0712 Antonio y Raquel Morales 281467-5378 y 713-826-7466
Visita nuestra pagina para mas detalles e inscripciones en línea www.emmseccion15.org
Adoración Eucarística:
Martes, 1 a 2 p.m.
Miércoles 4 a 5 pm
BENDICIONES PARA LA PRESENTACION AL TEMPLO
DE NIÑOS DE TRES AÑOS Y QUINCEAÑERAS
Para que sus hijos reciban la bendición se necesita
registrarse en la Oficina de Religión al 713-729-3435
Nuestra capilla permanece abierta las 24 horas del día gracias al compromiso hecho por
aquellas personas que toman una Hora Santa
semanal. Suzie Hamilton, 713-729-0221.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK / ORACION POR LOS ENFERMOS
John Amato, Pedro Apigo, Bobby Baker, Elisa Baker, Cristine
Banks, Lontondra Banks, Lisa Bivins, Julia Brown, James Caffrey,
Mary Jane Coke, Bernice Condon, Ellen Cooper, Heather Deeton,
Karen DeJean, Alice Fahy, Bonifacio Figueroa, Frank Garcia,
Gonzales Family, John Gorman, Barbara Graham, David Graham,
Leticia Griewe, John Hahn, Marylou Hahn, Ofelia Herrera, Ken
Jarzombek, Maurice Korkmas, David Lafferty, Bob Little, Mary &
Sabin Marshall, Margaret Martin, John R. Martin, Joyce Mercurio,
Carol Montello, Mary Jane Morgan, Margaret Morris, Catherine
Mourey, Venita Mrok, Emma Newhouse, Freddie Perez, Joanne
Richards, Cherry Ronan, Christopher Saldivar, June Shumake, Al
Suhor, Theresa Steen, Brian Steiner, Jan Tennert, Bertha Theriot,
Beverly Thomas, Patricia Trejo, John Upton, Rich Vachris, Bertie
Vargas, Clair Wise
PRAY FOR ALL SERVING IN THE MILITARY, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN OUR PARISH FAMILY
SFC Paul Bergman, Col. David Eskelund, Megan Godsey,
Traci Godsey, SPC Bryant Gradney, Sgt. Billy Janca, SSgt
Bradley Louis, Mike McIntosh, Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem,
Charles U. Oparnozie, LCDR Russell Thiem, PFC Cristina
Teresa Villegas
Ausn Benne Tice is a home schooled, Eagle Scout, Naonal Merit
Finalist, graduate of Georgetown University, former Captain in the
United States Marine Corps and recipient of the 2012 George Polk
Award for War Reporng. He is the eldest of seven children, and was
born and raised in Texas.
In May of 2012, the summer before his final year at Georgetown Law
School, he chose to go to Syria as a Freelance Journalist to report on
the conflict there. Two days a4er his 31st birthday, on August 13,
2012, his editors, family and friends lost contact with Ausn, as he
was preparing to travel from Daraya, near Damascus, to Beirut, Lebanon.
Please connue to pray for the safe return of Ausn to his family.
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