CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY APRIL

CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
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APRIL 26, 2015
26 de ABRIL 2015
GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
Good Shepherd Sunday
Brothers and Sisters, today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Since
our community does not have a “patron saint” per se, this is the
closest we come to having a “feast day.” So,
HAPPY FEAST DAY!
Today is also World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Often when
someone says the word vocation, people automatically think
about priests and those in consecrated life. However, priests
and religious are not the only ones with a vocation. Are you
married? If you are, then you are living the vocation of
matrimony—of family. Are you single? If you are then you are
living the vocation of the single life. All of us, no matter what
our vocation, are called to live holy lives. All of us are equally
called to live chaste lives according to the 10 commandments
of God. Let us all pray for one another that we all discern well
our vocation—the way of life that God wishes for us, and that
we have the ears to hear and courage to answer, to live the life
that God calls us. We are distributing prayer cards to everyone
this weekend hoping that we will all lift our prayers in support
of all vocations. Thank you to the parish vocation’s committee
for their hard work preparing for this weekend.
Starting on Friday, May 1 and continuing for every First
Friday, we will begin a 24 hour period of exposition and
adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We will begin with Mass
on the First Friday of every month at 9 a.m. We will end the
next morning with Mass on the Saturday following the First
Friday with Benediction at the end of the Mass. We invite
everyone to sign up for an hour of prayer with the Blessed
Sacrament. This will be your hour once per month. Sign up
sheets are available in the narthex. Come spend an hour with
the Lord.
This Friday the Knights of Columbus will be hosting their
annual golf tournament. This is a fun day for all and the
proceeds go toward assisting seminarians with their studies.
Since all who are in formation for the priesthood and religious
life spend nearly all of their time in daily study, prayer and
apostolic outreach, opportunities to earn an income are scarce.
Trying to find money for books and personal supplies can
become a strain and diversion as one seeks to follow the Lord’s
call. In fact, while I was in the seminary, one of the K of C
councils in our archdiocese was very generous in supplying
monthly spending money for personal needs. Last year our K of
C council presented a check to St. Mary Seminary for
$10,000.00. AMAZING. Way to go gentlemen.
On Saturday, May 2 we will celebrate First
Communions. Approximately 180 young people and
their parents and guardians have been preparing for this
day for many months now and we are all very proud of
them. Please keep these young people and their families
in your prayers as they begin this new chapter in their
lives.
Christ the Good Shepherd come to our aid.
Fr. James Burkart
[email protected]
DOMINGO DEL BUEN PASTOR
Domingo del Buen Pastor
Hermanos y hermanas, hoy es domingo del Buen Pastor. Como
nuestra comunidad no tiene un "santo patrono" de por sí, esto es lo
que más cercano a tener un "día festivo." Por lo tanto,
FELIZ DÍA DE FIESTA.
Hoy se celebra también la Jornada Mundial de Oración por las
vocaciones. A menudo, cuando alguien dice la palabra vocación,
las personas piensan automáticamente en los sacerdotes y las
personas de vida consagrada. Sin embargo, los sacerdotes y los
religiosos no son los únicos que tienen una vocación. ¿Está
casado? Si lo es, entonces usted está viviendo la vocación del
matrimonio y la familia. ¿Es soltero? Si lo es, entonces usted está
viviendo la vocación de la vida de soltero. Todos nosotros, sin
importar nuestra vocación, estamos llamados a vivir una vida en
santidad. Todos nosotros igualmente somos llamados a vivir una
vida en castidad de acuerdo a los 10 mandamientos de Dios.
Oremos los unos por los otros, para que podamos discernir bien
nuestra vocación y el estilo de vida que Dios desea para nosotros;
que tengamos los oídos para oír y la valentía de responder a vivir la
vida que Dios nos llama. Estamos distribuyendo tarjetas de oración
por las vocaciones para este fin de semana y así orar en apoyo
por todas las vocaciones. Gracias al comité de vocaciones
parroquial por el arduo trabajo realizado en preparación para este
fin de semana.
A partir de este viernes, 1 de mayo y durante todos los primeros
viernes del mes, vamos a empezar un período de 24 horas de la
exposición y adoración del Santísimo Sacramento. Comenzaremos
con la Santa Misa celebrada el primer viernes de cada mes a las
9am y concluiremos con la celebración de la Eucaristía el sábado
con bendición al final de la Misa. Invitamos a todos a apuntarse a
una hora de oración ante el Santísimo Sacramento. Esta será su
hora una vez al mes. Para anotarse, las hojas están disponibles
en el nártex después de la misa. Venga a pasar una hora con el
Señor.
Este viernes los Caballeros de Colón serán los anfitriones del su
torneo anual de golf. Este es un día de diversión para todos y las
ganancias ayudan a los seminaristas con sus estudios. Ya que
todos los que están en formación para el sacerdocio y la vida
religiosa dedican casi todo su tiempo en el estudio diario, la oración
y el trabajo apostólico y la oportunidad de obtener ingresos son
escasos. Tratar de encontrar recursos económicos para libros y
artículos personales puede convertirse en una carga y distracción
cuando uno está buscando seguir el llamado del Señor. De hecho,
mientras yo estaba en el seminario, uno de los concilios de
Caballeros de Colón en nuestra arquidiócesis fue muy generoso en
apoyar con un gasto mensual de dinero para mis necesidades
personales. El año pasado el concilio de los Caballeros de Colón
entregó un cheque al Seminario de Santa María por $10.000,00.
¡INCREÍBLE.! Caballeros...
El Sábado, 2 de mayo celebraremos primeras
comuniones. Unos 180 jóvenes, sus padres y tutores se
han preparado para este día durante muchos meses, y
estamos todos muy orgullosos de ellos. Por favor,
mantenga a estos jóvenes y sus familias en sus oraciones,
ahora que comienzan este nuevo capítulo en sus vidas.
Cristo el buen pastor, ven en nuestra ayuda
Padre James Burkart
[email protected]
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings
APRIL 26, 2015
26 de ABRIL 2015
Intenciones de la misa & Lecturas de la Escritura
*visiting Priest
Mon/Lun, April 27
12 Noon
Marieanne Suarez B’day
Acts 11:1-18 | Ps 42:2-3; 43:3,4 | Jn 10:1-10
7:00 am
Mary Vitucci B’day
Acts 11:19-26 | Ps 87:1-3, 4-5, 6-7 | Jn 10:22-30
Wed/Mie, April 29
9:00 am
Cathleen & Michael Wheir
Acts 12:24; 13:5 | Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 | Jn 12:44-50
Thur/Jue, April 30
7:00 pm
Daniel Sukala B’day
Acts 13:13-25 | Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27 | Jn 13:16-20
Fri/Vie, May 1
9:00 am
Al & Sheila Lopez Anni.
Acts 13:26-33 | Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11 | Jn 14:1-6
Sat/Sab, May 2
8:30 am
5:30 pm
+ Emmit Maciejewski
Perpetual Mass
Acts 13:44-52 | Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 | Jn 14:7-14
+ Tom & Margaret Kendall
+ Ernesto Resurreccion
+ Raymundo Zaraye Jr.
People of the Parish
+ Rosa Mendosa
Acts 9:26-31 | Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 | 1 Jn 3:18-24 | Jn 15:1-8
Tues/Mar, April 28
Sun/Dom, May 3
En Español
See Note Below
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
2:00 pm
Please note: If a priest is not available for Mass on Tuesday mornings we will have Liturgy of the Word (without
communion) or Liturgy of the Hours (without communion). Please continue to come and pray together.
Together, let us pray for the needs of our
brothers and sisters, for those in the military, and
those we hold in our hearts.
Juntos, oremos por las necesidades de nuestros
hermanos y hermanas, para los militares y los que
guardamos en nuestro corazón.
Amy Smith, Shane Smith, Kennedy Law, Jim Golick, Sue Frey,
David Wagner, Natalie Pate, Jay Ballard, Joe Johnson, Lucille
Isam, Elvis Ray Isam, Rita Doyle, Peggy Sullivan, Martha
Corbett, Clarence Bronger, Marie Calhoun, Kim Warwick,
Michael J. Soroka, Peter Mulholland, Dorothy Martinez, Patty
White, Bob & Kathie Binkle, Fr. John Upton.
For the weekend of / Para el fin de semana April 18 & 19
Weekly Contribution / Contribución seminal
$ 42,171.
Weekly Budgeted / Presupuesto semanal
$ 37,087.
Over (Under) / Sobre (Bajo)
$ 5,084.
FaithDirect—Parish eGiving / eGiving de la parroquia
Number of Participants / Número de participantes
164
Sign up today for Regular Enrollment!
¡Inscribase en línea hoy!
www.faithdirect.net CGS code is TX665
Diocesan Services Fund / Fondos de Servicios Diocesanos
2015 Parish Goal / 2015 Meta Parroquia
$243,000.
Pledged to date / Comprometidos hasta fecha
$201,275.
Total Amount Paid / Cantidad Total Pagada
$147,144.
Amount still owed / Cantidad total que se debe
$ 95,856.
Number of Participants / Número de participantes
360
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
¡Gracias por su apoyo y generosidad!
Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd Sunday is
a special celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The
world-wide Church honors all Christian vocations. Christ Jesus
gives His life for us that we might know fullness of life. We pray
for openness to God's call and to accept the gift of our Christian
vocation. Christ Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is with us to guide
and protect us on our life journey.
Please join us in praying our new parish vocation prayer.
Vocations Committee
Already dedicated to him through Baptism, the
person who surrenders themselves to the God
they love above all else thereby consecrates
themselves more intimately to God’s service
and to the good of the church.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, no.931
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Henry Hartman, father of Dcn. Bill Hartman
Wayne Huber, husband of Mary Huber
William Ross, uncle of Ken Bache
Julio Rodriguez, husband of Eri Rodriguez
Anne Kotoske, aunt of Margaret Muhlherr
Joseph Tamburello, brother-in-law of Elizabeth Cleaver
Amando T. Portales, husband of Rosie Gonzales Portales
Hoy, cuarto domingo de Pascua y domingo del Buen Pastor es una
celebración especial, el Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones.
La Iglesia universal respeta todas las vocaciones cristianas. Cristo
Jesús da su vida por nosotros para que podamos tener vida en
plenitud. Oremos por la apertura al llamado de Dios y aceptar el
don de nuestra vocación cristiana. Cristo Jesús, el Buen Pastor,
está con nosotros para guiar y proteger nuestro camino en la vida.
Por favor, únase a nosotros en oración con nuestra nueva oración
por las vocaciones parroquial.
El comité de vocaciones.
Aquel que por el Bautismo fue consagrado a
Dios, entregándose a Él como al sumamente
amado, se consagra, de esta manera, aún más
íntimamente al servicio divino y se entrega
al bien de la Iglesia.
Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, núm. 931
GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
CGS Library
DOMINGO DEL BUEN PASTOR
TOWN HALL MEETINGS
The CGS Library is open
during regular parish office
hours to all parishioners.
Stop by and check out our
religious based books for
adults and children. As a reminder, if you have
overdue books, please return them for others to
enjoy.
If you have not yet filled out the surveys to give your input for
the work on the upcoming Master Plan, we invite you to go to
the parish website (www.cgsccdogh.org) and download the
survey there. Please return it to the parish office as soon as
possible. You may also get a copy of the survey from the
reception desk at any time.
REUNIONES DE PLANIFICACIÓN
Registration is open for the 2015-2016 school year!
Early Childhood Program
An early education program for children 12 months to 4
years of age (must be appropriate age on or before
September 1, 2015); meets twice a week, Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.
28 de abril (Salón parroquial) - 7 p.m. (Español)
Si aún no ha llenado el cuestionario para dar sus aportes
para el trabajo en el próximo Plan Estratégico;
le invitamos a que vaya al sitio web parroquial
(www.cgsccdogh.org) y descargar el cuestionario. Por
favor, devuélvalo a la oficina parroquial tan pronto
como sea posible. También puede obtener una copia del
cuestionario en la recepción en cualquier momento.
Adventures in Literature
A literature enrichment program open to children 4 years of
age (must be appropriate age on or before September 1,
2015); meets once a week on Wednesdays, 9am-1pm.
For more information and registration materials, please call
Sandy at 281-376-6831 ext. 326.
CAREGIVERS WANTED & NEEDED
 Must love to work with children
 Previous experience with references
 Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Contact Sandy Krzes at [email protected]
or call 281-376-6831 ext. 326
Women’s Day of Reflection
Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center
April 30, 8:45 -2:30
$40 includes breakfast and lunch
Register www.passionist.org/holyname
Car pool info,281-376-3748
Confirmation Preparation for
Persons with Disabilities
Registration deadline is September 5, 2015
Classes begin
September 19, 2015
St. Ignatius Loyola C.C.
7810 Cypresswood Dr.
281-469-2686
Junior High Youth Group
Grupo de Jóvenes Adolescentes
A new twist on Baseball this week - Ping Pong
Baseball! Pray, Praise and Worship music.
Snacks to follow. See you on Thursday, April 30th!
High School Youth Group
Wednesday Evening April 29th.
This Confirmation preparation is being offered for individuals in the
archdiocese who have an intellectual/developmental delay.
Participants are to have already celebrated the Sacrament of Holy
Communion, as well as their sixteenth birthday. Classes will meet
monthly at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church from 3:00-5:00 pm
on Saturdays, Sept. 2015-May 2016. A service project(s) will be
included during the year and a family retreat will be held in
February from Noon-5:00 pm.
Young Adult Ministry
We are in the process of putting together a young adult ministry here at Christ the Good Shepherd and we need participation.
We will be having a meeting on Thursday May 7th after the 7pm mass in the board room. We will also have a “Mass ‘n
Munch” on Saturday May 30 after the 5:30 pm mass. We are still deciding on a location, but if you have any questions please
contact Mike at 713-562-2113 or [email protected]
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
APRIL 26, 2015
26 de ABRIL 2015
The funds collected amounted to $10,742.00. $5000 of
that amount will be donated to the parish playground
project and the remainder will go to Casa Juan Diego. A
special thank you to each of the following groups: 55+
who donated $1,100 plus a mountain of supplies to help
the seniors at Casa; to our early childhood program for
the school supplies, and to the elementary faith formation
children who collected canned food. God Bless you all
for your continued support of Lenten Project.
Attention: MARRIED COUPLES
CGS parish is forming a team of married couples to implement the exciting new marriage preparation program, FULLY ENGAGED.
Will you share the joys and realities of marriage with those wishing to enter into Holy Matrimony? FULLY ENGAGED takes place in
group setting that will emphasize the importance of the sacrament and faith community in the new couples’ lives. Married Couples
interested in this ministry are asked to call Gloria Scoyola @281-376-6831 ext 320 or email [email protected]
Atención: PAREJAS CASADAS
Nuestra parroquia está formando un equipo de parejas para el desarrollo de un nuevo programa para preparación matrimonial. Les
invitamos a compartir las alegrías y las realidades de la vida conyugal con personas que desean celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio.
Esta preparación se llevará a cabo en grupos pequeños y pondrá énfasis en el sacramento tanto como en la importancia que tiene la
comunidad de fe en la vida de las nuevas parejas. Parejas interesadas en servir en este ministerio favor de llamar a Gloria Scoyola @
281-376-6831 ext 320 o escribir a su correo electrónico [email protected]
God blesses married couples with gifts to sustain each other; love, tenderness, selflessness, forgiveness,
passion and prayer. Rediscover those gifts in a prayerful and romantic setting. Attend a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend this year! Weekends are scheduled to start April 19 and May 15.
Sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call 713-482-1791.
"Together in Holiness" Is an annual marriage conference that inspires and empowers couples to grow together in holiness.
WHEN?
May 2, 2015 9:00am to 3:00pm
WHERE?
St. Cecilia Catholic Church / 11720 Joan of Arc Drive / Houston, TX 77024
REGIS. FEE:
$45 per couple / $25 per individual (Lunch is included for adult registrants!)
*A limited amount of free childcare is also available with registration. Parents will bring lunches for their children.
Register now: HTTP://www.togetherinholiness.org
Rock Solid Marriage: Living the Covenant Conference
A conference for couples of all ages.
Una converencia para parejas de todas las edades.
May 9. 2015 at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community
Please RSVP space is limited!
Por favor llame, envíe un correo electronic, o visite nuestro sitio web para hacer su reservación
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GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
DOMINGO DEL BUEN PASTOR
THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH
ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA
Sun / Dom, April 26 GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY
RCIA Sessions
8:00 a.m.
Elementary Faith Formation
9:15 a.m
Preparacion para Quinceaneras
12:00 p.m
Elementary Faith Formation
12:30 p.m.
High School/College Musicians
5:30 p.m.
Mon / Lun, April 27
El Pan de Vida
Grupo de Sanacion
Monday Night Bible Study
Girl Scout Troop 11550
Preparacion para la Confirmacion Adultos
Ensayo del Coro del Grupo de Oracion
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tues / Mar, April 28
Early Childhood Program
Quilt Group
Handbell Choir Practice
Adult Confirmation Preparation
Arise/Levantate Team Meeting
Boy Scout Troop 1550
GriefShare
Pilgrimage Book Study
Reunion de Servidores del Grupo de Oracion
Town Hall Meeting/English
Infant Baptism Class III/English
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Wed / Mie, April 29
Adventures in Literature
Sunday Readings Discussion
Regnum Christi
Elementary Faith Formation
High School Youth Night “Da Vine”
Serra Club International Program Meeting
Choir Practice
9:30 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Thur/Jue, April 30
Early Childhood Program
Morning Book Study
Summer F. F. Team Meeting
Elementary Faith Formation
Adult Confirmation Class
Jr. High Youth Group “Be Light”
Nuestra Fe Catolica
TOV Jovenes
Grupo de Oración “El Rebaño”
Practica del Coro
Devocion a la Santisima Sangre de Nuestro
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
Fri / Vie, May 1
Youth Quilt Group
Encuentro Martimoniales “Pequena Comunidad”
MFCC Federacion
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Señor Jesucristo
Sat / Sab, May 2
TOV Jovenes Desierto
Eucharistic Adoration
First Eucharist Celebration
TOV
MFCC Zona A
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Sun / Dom, May 3
RCIA Sessions
Elementary Faith Formation
Preparacion para Quinceaneras
Elementary Faith Formation
Marriage Orientation Meeting
High School/College Musicians
Evening Prayer
8:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
The Spring Interfaith Dialogue Council is once again
sponsoring a series of dinner dialogues.
Tues., May 5, 2015, 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
Hosts will provide a vegetarian meal for 8-10 guests of various faiths
to discuss faith and how it impacts our lives. The dinner dialogues are
free and open to anyone interested in interfaith dialogue.
Register online at: www.springinterfaith.org, or call 281-370-4200.
Please register by April 28