ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TERCER DOMINGO ORDINARIO JANUARY 25, 2015 25 DE ENERO, 2015 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Saturday, January 24, 2015 5:00 pm Emilio Tovar † Sunday, January 25, 2015 8:00 am Parish Faithful 10:00 am Victoria Reyna † 12:00 pm Geovanni Ibarra † Monday, January 26, 2015 NO MASS Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:10 pm Kerry E. Walsh Wednesday, January 28, 2015 12:10 pm Kerry E. Walsh Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:10 pm Kerry E. Walsh Friday, January 30, 2015 12:10 pm Frances Carbone † That we may hear Jesus’ personal invitation to “Follow Him” and respond by generously sharing all our gifts. “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 Jesus’ call to “Follow me” is a call to all Christians! Jesus asks us to help Him build his church on earth by generously sharing all our gifts of prayer, talent and treasure. Remember, Jesus calls us to generously develop and share all our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose. Please pray for the sick: Ofelia Gonzales Herrera, Stephen Sloper, Marita Mc Celvey, Alonso González, Lydia Ostrander, Herman Phillips, Blanche Mireles, Maria Cano, George & Marianne Thomas, Maria Zach and Robert Hocko, Guadalupe Rios, Alan Bertrand, Raymon Esparza, Joe Talamantez, Maria Guerrero, Billie Bowman. Please call the parish office with an update. Let us pray for the souls of the departed … Including Gabriela Mata† and Elizaldo Hernandez† “May their souls rest in peace.” Stewardship Report For the Weekend of January 18, 2015 Readings for the Week Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 Monday Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday Saint Angela Merici, Virgin Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doc tor of the Church Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24; Mk 4:21-25 Friday Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday Saint John Bosco, Priest Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1; Mk 4:35-41 Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Week Offering Children’s Offering E-giving Total Second Collection Kitchen 5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2,563.00 388.00 1,776.00 1,034.00 515.00 133.80 596.00 7,005.80 819.00 549.50 E-giving: Electronic Offering is available at St. Joseph Catholic Church. It is safe and secure. Simply follow the link "E-Offertory" on our web site www.stjoseph6thward.org and establish your account. You have full control of your e-giving and can change it anytime ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TERCER DOMINGO ORDINARIO ST. JOSEPH’S KITCHEN: Amaya & Desmond Families are the sponsors of today’s kitchen. Come and join us for food and fellowship! Visa & Master Card are accepted. JANUARY 25, 2015 25 DE ENERO, 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters, This week we begin an Annual Appeal to support many of the charitable activities of the Archdiocese. At our Masses we will show a film that highlights some of NEXT WEEK, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gifts to the collection will fund catechesis, marriage and family life programs, and seminarian education in Latin America and the Caribbean. The support you give today will provide opportunities for years to come. Please support the Church in Latin America and be generous in today’s collection. these ministries. Cardinal DiNardo has written the fol- GLEN PENNELL will be ordained to the Order of Deacon on Saturday, January 31. As a parish we will sponsor a special reception after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 1st. The 10:00 Mass that day will be the first time that the newly ordained Deacon Glen will serve at the altar as a Deacon. What a great day of blessing for St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston! year, underlining how essential solidarity and generosi- INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ALTAR SERVER? If you are a boy or girl currently in Grades 4th or higher, we invite you to consider becoming an altar server here at our parish. Please take a moment to fill out the information slip available on the tables at the back of the church and drop it in the collection basket or at the Parish office. For additional information contact Janie Benitez at 713-817-5563. an effective remedy for the distractions and self- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ed, and I encourage you to help sustain these vital min- MEETING for parents of students in First Communion preparation on February 8th, 2015 at 8:30 am in School Building. lowing: In writing to his friend Timothy, St. Paul gives all Christians the stirring summons to “be rich in good works, ready to share.” These words provide the encouraging theme of our Diocesan Services Fund this ty are to following the Lord Jesus. Lest we think that he is simply encouraging good behavior, he goes on to emphasize that being rich in good works “[accumulates] as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life.” Generosity can thus be centeredness that detract from true, eternal life in Christ. The Diocesan Services Fund is a genuine opportunity to share our riches with others and so grow in Christian discipleship. Your help is greatly needed and appreciat- istries by your generous contributions and your prayers. With gratitude for your support and prayerful best wishes in the Lord, I remain Your faithful Shepherd, DAY OF PRAYER for students that prepare for Reconciliation on Saturday February 21, 2015, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo. ADULT CONFIRMATION: If you have not been confirmed and you are an adult you should consider to be confirmed. How? Call the Parish Office and register to get prepared and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at Pentecost. For information, please call Parish Office 713-222-6579 or 713-222-6193. in prayer, God bless you and your family, let’s keep each other Fr. Brendan ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TERCER DOMINGO ORDINARIO JANUARY 25, 2015 25 DE ENERO, 2015 ARE YOU SICK? You are not alone; we are all a community of faith and together we will pray to our Lord for your health. "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Mt 18:20. Please call the office to be added to the prayer list. ing and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and formation to parents with common developmental and behavioral problems in children. To obtain more information please contact us at 713-741-8739 or 713-741-8711. MERGER COMMITTEE if you have any questions about the merger of St. Joseph―St. Stephen please contact: Juan Aguirre 713-859-9165, David Diaz 281808-1799, Adrián González 713-628-3266, and Anthony Messa 281-785-8122. ALL SAINTS THIRD AGE LEARNING CENTER: Will hold its 2015 Spring Registration on Thursday, January 29th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The registration will take place in the Church Parish Hall located at 215 E. 10th St. for TALC program information call 713-2481277. January 25, 2015 Sunday, January 25: 8:30 am English CCE―School Building 10:30 am Español CCE ―Edificio de la Escuela Monday, January 26: 5:30 pm Legion of Mary ― Choir Room Wednesday, January 28: 6:00 pm Bible Study―Cafeteria 7:30 pm St. Joseph Choir―Choir Loft MINISTRY FOR THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED: This ministry is dedicated to providing outreach, support, and a caring presence during the difficult time of separation and/or divorce. A monthly Holy Hour and Tea Time is scheduled every fourth Thursday of the month at Warren Chapel at St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. MINISTRY FOR THE WIDOWED: This ministry is dedicated to walk with the widowed on their journey of hope and healing. A monthly Holy Hour and Tea Time gathering is held every second Thursday of the month at the Warren Chapel, St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd. from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event is free of charge. PARENTING HELP? The office of Family Life Ministry have trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston to provide services to parents who are will- DESEA OBTENER ALGUNA AYUDA PARA SABER COMO MANEJAR A SUS HIJOS? La oficina del Ministerio de Vida Familiar cuenta con un selecto grupo de 8 profesionales alrededor de la Arquidiócesis que pueden proveer estos servicios a padres que desean obtener ayuda en la crianza de sus hijos. Estos programas están diseñados para ofrecer formación y para guiar a los padres en diversas situaciones. Para mayor información por favor comuníquese al 713741-8739 o al 713-741-8711. DÍA DE FORMACIÓN MINISTERIAL Taller para Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión. En español el Sábado, 7 de Febrero, de 8:30 .a.m-3:30 p.m., en San Dominic, 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Las inscripciones se cerrarán el 25 de enero. Para mayor información llame al 713-741-8730 o visite www.archgh.org/worship/workshops ¿ESTÁ INTERESADO (A) EN HABLAR CON ALGUIÉN SOBRE SU RELACIÓN MATRIMONIAL? Podemos ayudarle si está atravesando por algún reto en su relación de pareja. Ofrecemos sesiones de enriquecimiento matrimonial, consultoría y mentoría. Para mayor información por favor comuníquese al 713- 7418711. ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TERCER DOMINGO ORDINARIO Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas: Esta semana iniciamos una Campaña Anual para apoyar muchas de las actividades caritativas de la Arquidiócesis. En nuestras Misas vamos a mostrar una película que destaca algunos de estos ministerios Cardenal DiNardo ha escrito lo siguiente: Al escribir a su amigo Timoteo, San Pablo presenta a todo cristiano el incitador llamado “sean ricos en JANUARY 25, 2015 25 DE ENERO, 2015 TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO: Para que podamos oír la invitación personal de Jesús a "seguirlo" y responder compartiendo generosamente todos nuestros regalos. “Síganme, y los haré pescadores de hombres.” - Marcos 1:17 ¡El llamado de Jesús "a seguirlo" es un llamado a todos los cristianos! Jesús nos pide que le ayudemos a construir su iglesia en la tierra compartiendo generosamente todos nuestros regalos de oración, talentos y tesoros. Recuerde, Jesús nos llama para desarrollar y compartir generosamente todos nuestros dones, no solo aquellos que nosotros escogemos. buenas obras, listos para compartir.” Estas palabras proporcionan el estimulante tema de nuestro Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos de este año, subrayando cuán esenciales la solidaridad y la generosidad son para imitar al Señor Jesucristo. No sea que pensemos que simplemente está animándonos a comportarnos bien, HOY, realizaremos la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina. Sus contribuciones a la colecta financiaran programas de catequesis, matrimonio y vida familiar, y educación para seminaristas en América Latina y el Caribe. El apoyo que ustedes brinden hoy ofrecerá muchas oportunidades en los años venideros. Por favor, apoyen a la Iglesia en América Latina y sean generosos en la colecta de hoy. además enfatiza que ser ricos en buenas obras “acumula, como un tesoro, un buen principio para el futuro, para así ganar la vida que es vida verdadera.” La generosidad puede ser, de esta suerte, un remedio efectivo para las distracciones y el egocentrismo que detractan de la verdadera y eterna vida en Cristo. TE INTERESA SER MONAGUILLO? Si eres un niño o niña cursando el 4º grado o más, te invitamos a considerar el ser monaguillo aquí en nuestra parroquia. Por favor toma un momento y llena una de las formas que están en las mesitas de atrás de la Iglesia y deposítala en la canasta de la colecta o en la oficina de la parroquia. Si tienes preguntas llama a Janie Benitez al 713-817-5563. El Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos es una genuina oportunidad para compartir nuestra abundancia con los demás, y así crecer como discípulos Cristianos. Su ayuda es sumamente necesitada y apreciada, y los invito a que apoyen a estos ministerios tan vitales con sus generosas contribuciones y con sus oraciones. Con gratitud por su apoyo y sus oraciones llenas de buenos deseos en el Señor, quedo de ustedes, Su fiel pastor en la fe, Daniel Cardenal DiNardo. Que Dios los bendiga a ustedes y sus familias, mantengámonos en oración mutuamente, Padre Brendan JUNTA para padres de estudiantes en Primera Comunión el 8 de febrero a las 10:30 am en el Edificio de la Escuela. DIA DE ORACIÓN por los estudiantes que se preparan para la Reconciliación. El sábado 21 febrero, de las 9:30 am a las 3:30 pm. Aquí en la parroquia. CONFIRMACIÓN PARA ADULTOS: Si usted es un adulto y no ha recibido el sacramento de la Confirmación, tal vez este sea el momento. ¿Cómo? Llame a la Oficina Parroquial y regístrese para recibir la preparación y ser confirmado en el día de Pentecostés. Para información, llame a la oficina del Catecismo al 713-222-6579 o 713-226193.