March 22, 2015 - St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas
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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
5356 Eleventh Street, Katy, Texas 77493
www.st-bart.org
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Parish Office Hours
8:30am—12:30pm / 1:30pm—5:00pm
Monday through Friday
Phone 281-391-4758 ~ FAX 281-391-3978
Pastoral and Liturgy
Deacon Art Chin-Fatt, Director of Liturgy, ext. 413
James Stovall, Dir. of Music Ministry, ext. 421
Deacon William C. Wagner, Pastoral Asst., ext. 411
Deacon Rolando J. Garcia, Dir. Hispanic Min., ext. 445
Sr. Lucy Ezeobi, Liturgy & Pastoral Care Asst. ext. 461
Michael McFall, Seminarian in Residence, ext. 464
Deacon Paul Iverson, Transitional Deacon
Parish Office
Dawn Mortus, Parish Administrator, ext. 412
Soyla Hernandez, Receptionist, ext.428
Diana Sanchez, Parish Secretary, ext. 410
Maggie Lopez, Facility Coordinator, ext. 422
Mary Abrams, Event Coordinator, ext. 468
Rosanne Clare, Bulletin Editor, ext. 418
Janice Romero, Bookkeeper, ext. 420
Dcn Humberto Carrasco, Maintenance Coord., ext. 423
Jaime Baltazar, Maintenance, ext. 423
Ben Janecek, Groundskeeper
Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Cindy Smolik, Dir. of Religious Education, ext. 432
Nellie Aguilera, Religious Ed Secretary, ext. 425
Beth Rady, Dir. of Youth Ministry, ext. 436
St. Bartholomew Pre-School
Rose Stornello, Director, ext. 440
Juli Ondrush, Assistant Director, ext. 443
Fr. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor
Fr. David Garnier, Parochial Vicar , ext. 414
Deacon William C. Wagner
Deacon Art Chin-Fatt
Deacon Gordon Robertson
Deacon Humberto Carrasco
Deacon Rolando J. Garcia
Parish Liturgical Schedule
Confessions: Saturday, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Weekend Masses:
Saturday, 5:00 pm (English)
Sunday, 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am (English)
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm (Spanish)
and 5:00 pm (Youth Mass in English)
Parish Nursery (childcare for ages18mo-4yrs) during
9:00am, 11:00am, & 1:00pm Masses (Family Life Ctr)
Weekday Masses:
Monday to Friday, 6:30am and 8:30am (English)
Tuesday, 7:00 pm (Spanish)
First Saturday of the Month, 8:30 am (English)
Holy Days of Obligation:
times may vary
7:00 pm Vigil Mass; 8:30 am, Noon, and 7:00 pm
Perpetual Adoration: Mary’s Chapel is open 24 hours a day
from 6:00 pm Sunday to Noon Saturday
Rosary:
45 minutes before each weekday Mass, and 5:00 pm Sat. and
7:30 am Sunday Masses
Benediction:
Evening Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration, every Wednesday
evening at 7:00 pm
Fifth Sunday of Lent ~ March 22, 2015
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March 22, 2015
Welcome and Contacts
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 Fr. Wayne
Wilkerson, Fr. David Garnier, or one
of our Deacons after Mass.
The second weekend of the
month is New Parishioner
Registration Weekend!
Join us in the Narthex after the
Saturday 5pm Mass, April 11th, or
on Sunday, April 12th after all
Masses. We will help you to register
and answer your questions We
encourage you to become actively
involved in the life of our Catholic
faith community !
BULLETIN DEADLINE
NINE DAYS IN ADVANCE
PLAZO PARA EL BOLETÍN
NUEVE DIAS ANTES
delivered to the office, or emailed to:
[email protected]
Website: www.st-bart.org
PARISH COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
Bazaar Committee:
Jerry Mortus, 281 394 5646
Disaster Preparedness Committee:
Dcn Humberto Carrasco, 281 391 4758
Finance Council:
Vic Vacek, 281 398 9699
Maintenance Committee:
Sean Linkenheimer, 832 437 4789
Parish Council:
Chic Saenz, 713 906 1009
Stewardship Committee:
281-391-4758
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Altar Servers:
Dcn Art Chin-Fatt 281-391-4758, ext 413
Monaguillos:
Leticia Casillas, 281 620 1103
Art & Environment:
Church: Pam Felcman, 281 610 0107
Chapel: Betty Rostagno, 281 693 2344
Children’s Liturgy:
9am: Margaret Parmenter, 832 405 4054
10:45am: Cindy Smolik, 281 392 9390
Litúrgica Para Los Niños:
Margarita Gomez, 281 375 6097
Lectors: Neil Smolik, 281 392 9390
Proclamadores: Elvira Torres 832 287 7021
Carmen Cardenas, 832 665 6178
Ministry of Eucharist:
Brenda Taquino, 713 825 8773
Ministros de Eucaristía: Horacio Padilla, 832
894 5124, Rosario Quintanilla, 832 366 7638
Ministerio de la Música:
James Stovall, 281-391-4758, ext.421
Ushers: Ed Brzymialkiewicz, 281 579 8754
Acomodadores:
Tomas Vazquez, 281 413 7315
Ministry to the Sick/Homebound:
Fr. David Garnier, 281 391 4758
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Baptism: Patti/ Brackin Smith, 281 693 1473
Bautismo:
Gaudalupe Tierrablanca, 281 391 0356
Marriage Preparation:
Jerry & Evelyn Smith, 281 347 0760
Matrimonio (Spanish):
Jose & Aurelia Montelongo, 281 798 1146
SOCIAL AND FAMILY LIFE
Bingo: Alfred Gosch, 713 306 7667
Blessed to Be a Mom Group:
Amber Gruen, 832 830 4401
Couples for Christ:
Jack Macalalad, 281 395 2652
Crecimiento:
Maria Silvia Fuentes 832 387 2747
Family Builders:
Gina and Scott Bergeron, 281 392 1342
Happy Hearts: Carol Morris 281 347 8816
Or Chic Saenz, 713 906 1009
Knights of Columbus: Paul Novak, 713 412
4927; Hall Rental: William Wall 832 289 7843
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico:
Francisco y Marilu Sanchez, 832 303 6153
Natural Family Planning:
David/Stephanie Banasau, 281 398 2094
Social Club: Dawn Mortus, 281 391 4758
Young Adults Ministry: Zella Henning 832
492 8289 or Shiara Plasencia 281 733 1313
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Annulment Info: Kim Allum, 832 277 7531
Blood Drive: Leo Rice, 281 398 0069
Gabriel Project & Project Rachel:
Sandra Beltran, 713 458 0137
Grief Support: for Separated/Divorced
Ruth 281 734 5502; for Widows: ….
HANDE (Handyman Ministry):
Dave Moss, 832 437 9821
Prayer Chain Ministry:
Cathie Lobpries, 281 347 1426
Respect Life:
Dan Stuckey, 281 804 4006
St. Vincent de Paul:
Mike Day, 832 248 6834
FAITH & SPIRITUAL FORMATION
ACTS Retreats:
Women: Frances Gross, 832 437 7898
Men: Ray Riddle, 361 550 7922
Adult Faith Formation:
Mark Wuenscher, 281 395 5974
Alabanza y Oración:
Roberto Parra 832 692 9265
Apologetics: Joan Summers 281 371 0027
Bible Study, Wednesday Morning:
Dan Laake, 713 553 8854
Bible Study, Sun/Mon/Thurs :
Dick & Andrea Balhoff, 832 368 5531
Consagracion a Maria:
Mary Perez, 281 391 7231
Divine Mercy: Betty Fitzgerald, 281 347 4428
Eucharistic Adoration:
Joe Simich, 832 816 2083
Fatima Eucharistic Hour:
Dcn Bill Wagner, 281 391 4758
Legión de María:
Eugenia Garzon, 713 245 9869
Parish Library: Nidia Casillas
281 391 4758, ext 442
Prayer & Life Workshops:
Maritza Herrera, 832 493 2164
Retiro de Evangelizacion Nueva Vida:
Lorena Maradiago , 832 955 5238
Sangre Precioso:
Brenda Salazar 713 585 5287
School of Evangelization:
J.C. and Maggie Lopez, 281 391 4758
Sister to Sister:
Sandra Shaw, 281 923 3237
Spiritual Direction: (English / Spanish)
Irma Gonzales, 281 750 4049
Talleres de Oracion:
Freddy & Juanita Mejilla, 281 855 6995
Ultreya/Cursillo: Jose Alanis, 832 659
3854 or Herminio Aguirre, 832 726 7629
Vocations Committee:
Marvin Marek, Sr., 832 437 4077
Walk in His Spirit Prayer Group:
Irma Gonzales, 281 798 4723
FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
Boy Scouts: Robert Chachere 281 769 2721
Cub Scouts: Tony Arevalo, 713 884 5695
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:
Jessi Olsen 281 829 4314
Challenge (girls grades 5-12):
Laura Morales 832 452 8396
Children’s Adoration:
Walkiria Herrera, 713 429 3859
Columbian Squires (age 10-18):
Rosario Stornello, 832 298 4791
Conquest Club (boys K-12):
Jose Morales-Wade 713 201 9370
Legión de María para niños:
Marcela Ramos, 832 466 1273
Little Flowers (girls grade K-6):
Nadia Simmons, 281 687 4736
Nursery: Sr. Lucy, 281 391 4758, ext 461
Quince Años:
Nellie Aguilera, 281 391 4758 ext 425
VBS: 281-391-4758
EVENT SCHEDULING
Maggie Lopez, 281 391 4758, ext. 422
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas
Liturgy and Prayer
Fifth Sunday
of Lent
“I will place my law within
them and write it upon their
hearts; I will be their God, and
they shall be my people.”
~ Jeremiah 31:33
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Mass
Intentions
MONDAY, March 23
6:30 am Juan D. Jimenez [Birthday Blessings]
8:30 am † Henry Nunez
† Rosa De Alvarez
TUESDAY, March 24
This Week’s Readings
Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6;
Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56
Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7;
Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47
[15:1-39]
6:30 am † Evelyn Weimer
† William Zeinner
8:30 am † Alicia Peñalver
Alicia Ortega [Birthday Blessings]
† Zulimar Alvarez
7:00 pm † Virginia and Frank Robles
Daniela Diaz [for Healing]
WEDNESDAY, March 25
6:30 am † Emma Bizilia Novak
8:30 am † Lorraine Wagner
† Andresito Losare
† Dorothy Thomas
THURSDAY, March 26
6:30 am † Emma Wagner
† Mary Ann Connell
8:30 am † Tom Reed
John Pollack [for Healing]
† Deacon Mike McGuire
FRIDAY, March 27
WE PRAY FOR . . .
Judy Abrisz, Nery Almaguer, Julie Barley, Leroy Beyer, Sandra Burling, David
Clem, Leo Crotty, Adriana Davilla, Daniella Diaz, Larry Dillow, Connie Doguim,
Margaret Dufrene, Sandra Escobar, Gregory Falcon, Pat Foder, Dennis
Frederick, Lupe Galvan, Rodolfo & Gaby Garcia, Juan Jose Garcia, Pete
Garcia, Salvador E. Garcia, Kelly Gillespie, Cara Golias, Chris Gomez, David
Gunter, Betsy Hamilton, Patty Harbes, Andriana Hernandez, Clemente y Iliana
Insignares, Amelia Jasso, Henry Kacinskas, Sydney Kallus, Doris Kansteiner,
Todd Kocian, Al Kozel, Gabriela Llamas, Ciro and Rafael Malo, Sofia Mari, Fr.
James McGhee, Francis Medeiros, Bertha Montoya, Sally Morales, Lin Mundy,
Pauline Newman, Andrew Novak, James Ochoa, Maude Palermo, Max Patino,
Robert Pivonka, Danielito Robles, Aurelie Rodriguez, Tomas Rodriguez,
Maritza Romero, Buddy Shonefeld, Vicki and Guadalupe Silva, Allison Smith,
Martin Solis, Gwen Stander, Sue Transou, Omero Trevino, Vic Vacek, Anna
Varkey, Theresa Vela, Marvin Voekel, Helen Wagner, Carol Wallace, Terri
Westcott, Mary Whalen-McMickle, Mark Young, and each other.
AND FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF THE RECENTLY DECEASED . . .
Mario Canales, David Doughtary, Richard Doyle, Tina Pennington, Lindsay
Smith, Barbara Zimmerman...
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. After three months,
names are dropped from the list and may be requested again.
6:30 am † Enedina Gomez
8:30 am † Joseph Luu
† Dorothy Thomas
† Dan Domingue
SATURDAY, March 28
5:00 pm † Agustina Torres
† Carlos Nugent
† Jeanine Crain
SUNDAY, March 29
7:30 am † Gary Shirley
† Barbara and Stephanie Saulnier
9:00 am † Lawrence Omonzejele
11:00 am † Joseph Skupski
† Jesus Navarro, Sr.
† Nettie “Bell” De Sarle
1:00 pm † Martin Murillo
3:00 pm † Nilca Barriga
† Verna Daniel Claveel
5:00 pm Parish Family
Mass intentions are available on a first
come first served basis, up to three per
Mass. A nominal donation is requested for
the priest who says the Mass.
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March 22, 2015
Stewardship of Time, Talent & Treasure
March 15, 2015
It’s Not Too Late
Easter is two weeks from this Fifth Sunday of
Lent. ...Whether we have fully utilized this
Lenten journey or whether we have let it pass
us by, it is not too late to make this a time
which is memorable in our lives, and significant
in our faith journeys.
~ www.catholicsteward.com
LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR
Memorial Garden
Inscriptions
This will be your last chance to
have names added to our Memorial Garden
wall surrounding the Statue of the Blessed
Virgin Mary. Parishioners have until Easter to
request names be added to the Memorial
Garden in honor of or in memory of a loved
one. After Easter Sunday, no more names will
be taken. Please contact Janice Romero at
281-391-4758, ext. 420.
2015 Archdiocesan Services Fund (DSF)
PARISH GOAL $ 159,000.00
Amount Pledged $
Pledged Over (Under)
138,644.88
(20,355.12)
Amount Paid $
84,415.78
Paid Over (Under)
(74,584.22)
Number of participants 587
# Registered Families - 5011
Envelopes used
964
Please write your ID# on your contribution envelopes or checks.
Donations without a parish ID# cannot be recorded.
Collection
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$34,729.56
Capital Campaign
$
4,041.00
Maintenance Fund / Bldg Fund
$
233.00
Children’s Collection
$
2,100.15
2nd Collection:
Catholic Relief Services $
7,400.90
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Upcoming Second Collections:
(Second collection checks should be made payable to
St. Bartholomew, NOT to the ministry itself ; we will
write them one check for the total.)
March 29 — CCE Special Collection
April 3 — Holy Land Collection
Good Friday
FEBRUARY Utilities:
Electric
$ 14,142.32
Telephone
$
537.83
Water
$
471.13
Trash Service
$
170.00
Center Point Energy
$
188.83
Building Fund Tax
$ 9,754.36
Liability Insurance
$ 2,124.92
Property Insurance
$ 3,882.41
Cathedraticum Tax
$ 18,177.02
Capital Campaign Phase II
Number of Pledges
480
% of Parishioners
<10%
3-YEAR GOAL
March 29th
CCE Special Collection
This special collection offers all
parishioners an opportunity to help
enhance our religious education program
for students in 1st –11th grades by
providing funds for the purchase of TVs
and media equipment, as well as bulletin
board resources.
Amount Pledged
$ 3,500,000.00
$ 1,680,581.80
2013-2015
Given To Date $
1,325,792.40
Our Capital Campaign for the Family Life Center
was a three-year commitment ending in
December 2015. Parishioners who pledged are
encouraged to continue to fulfill their pledges
each month thru the end of this year. Those who have not
pledged are asked to consider making a monthly donation.
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas
Calendar and Events
SUNDAY, March 22
8:15 am
6:15 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Regular Schedule of Masses
Book of Genesis Study — FLC Conference Room
9th Grade Confirmation Info Mtg — Church
CCE for Grades 6th-11th — REC, Family Life Ctr
Bible Study on “Mary” — FLC Conference Room
Weekdays Daily: Mass is offered in English
at 6:30am in the Chapel and 8:30am in the Church.
Divine Mercy Devotions are held at 3:00 pm daily
The Triduum
MONDAY, March 23 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — REC Room 201-203
Conquest Boys Club — Family Life Center Rooms 223 & 224
Separated & Divorced Support Group — FLC Room 207
Book of Genesis Scripture Study — Family Life Center Room 206
ACTS Team Meeting — Youth Building
English Baptism Classes — Family Life Center Auditorium
Grupo de Oracion Intercesion — Family Life Center Room 201
Legion de Maria para Adultos — Family Life Center Room 202
Emaus Mujeres — Parish Hall
9am Choir Practice — Family Life Center Choir Room
TUESDAY, March 24
9:00 am
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Un Recorrido por la Biblia — Family Life Center Room 207
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — REC Rooms 201-203
Challenge Girls Group — Youth Building
Reconciliation — Church
Children’s Choir — Family Life Center Choir Room
Junior High Youth Group — Youth Building
Prayer and Life Workshop — Family Life Center Room 201
Gregorian Chant Choir Practice — Family Life Center Room 223
Adult Confirmation Class — Family Life Center Rooms 206 & 207
Walk in the Spirit Prayer Group — FLC Room 224
Escuela de Evangelizacion Directors — T-16
Misa en Español — Church
10:45am Choir Practice — Family Life Center Choir Room
Grupo de Oracion — Parish Hall
WEDNESDAY, March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord
9:00 am
9:30 am
5:30 & 7pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Wednesday Morning Bible Study — Parish Hall
Blessed to Be a Mom Book Study — FLC Room 206
CCE Classes Grades K-8th — REC & Family Life Center
Coro de Niños Spanish Children’s Choir — FLC Choir Room
High School Youth Group — Youth Building
Benediction — Chapel
Talleres de Oracion y Vida — T-15
Pregoneros del Amor Spanish Choir — FLC Room Choir Room
THURSDAY, March 26
8:00 am
9:15 am
9:30 am
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Regnum Christi Katy Women’s Day Group — FLC Room 201 & 202
Book of Genesis Scripture Study — Family Life Ctr Room 206
Taller de Oracion y Vida — Family Life Center Room 207
Soccer Shots — Parish Hall
Sister to Sister — Youth Building
CCE Classes Grades K-5th, OOS — REC & Family Life Center
RCIA — Parish Hall
Emaus Hombres — Youth Building
Soldados de Cristo Choir — Family Life Center Choir Room
FRIDAY, March 27 Day of Abstinence
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
Children’s Holy Hour — Chapel
Young Adults Group — Youth Building
Legion of Mary for Children — T-15, T-16
Hispanic Ministry Meeting — FLC Conference Room
Stations of the Cross — Church
BINGO — Family Life Center Hall
Via Crucis — Church
SATURDAY, March 28
7:00 am
7:00 am
9:00 am
1:00 pm
3:30 pm
5:00 pm
Fatima Eucharistic Hour — Church
Curso Isaiah Retiro — Old Parish Hall
RCIA Morning of Reflection/Penance Service — Church
Couples for Christ — Family Life Center Rooms 223 & 224
Reconciliation — Church
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano —T-16
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A Schedule of
Holy Week Services
On Tuesday evening, March 31st,
we will not have Confessions or
a 7pm Spanish Mass; our priests
will be at the Chrism Mass at the
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Holy Thursday, April 2nd
[There are no morning Masses]
7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, April 3rd
[There are no Masses on Good Friday]
Noon Live Stations of the Cross
2:00pm Divine Mercy Devotion
(in the Chapel)
3:00pm La Pasion de Cristo
(Español)
7:00pm The Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday, April 4th
8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday, April 5th
7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am
(in English)
1:00pm and 3:00pm
(Misas en Español)
*
5:00pm (in English)
The Parish Nursery Will Be
Closed on Easter Sunday
SUNDAY, March 29
8:15 am
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Regular Schedule of Masses
Book of Genesis Study — FLC Conference Room
CCE for Grades 6th-11th — REC, Family Life Ctr
Bible Study on “Mary” — FLC Conference Room
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March 22, 2015
Outreach and Spiritual Ministries / Respect Life
St. Vincent de Paul
Society
Telephone Help Line
Tel. Para Ayuda: 281 391 1540
Food Pantry / Despensa de Comida:
Mondays, Tuesday & Thursday
Lunes, Martes & Jueves
6:00 - 7:30pm
2nd Saturday of the Month
Segundo Sabado del Mes
9:00am - 10:00am
Our office is located at the north end of
the Youth Building, east entrance to
campus. We help with food, rent or
mortgage assistance, and utilities.
FOOD FOR THE POOR
Baskets are available
in the Narthex and Parish
Office for your donations of
hygiene products and
non-perishable food items
for our food pantry.
Respect Life
Join us for our next meeting Tuesday,
April 7th, from 7pm to 8:30pm, in FLC
Room 204. For info, please call Dan
Stuckey at 281-804-4006, or
[email protected].
2015
Texas Catholic
Advocacy Day
Tuesday, March 24th
at the Texas Capital
8:30am — 5:00pm
Join the Bishops of Texas and thousands of Catholics
from across the Lone Star State for the 2015 Catholic
Faith In Action Advocacy Day.
“It’s important for our own integrity and the integrity of our country that
we stand up today against these and other attacks on our religious
freedom. History affords many examples, both before and since
America’s founding, where restraints on religious liberty presaged the
denial of other human rights. By standing up for religious liberty now, we
can begin to renew the soul of America and strengthen our nation’s
commitment to all the rights and freedoms we enjoy as children of God.
In so doing, we may also discover in our own lives what it means to be
fully human.”
~ Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,
Archbishop of Philadelphia --“Life Matters: Religious Liberty
and the American Soul,” Respect Life Program 2012
HANDEMinistry
HandymanAssistanceNetwork
fortheDisabledandElderly
We provide repair and
maintenance services, yard work,
etc. to parishioners who are over
65 years of age, OR disabled or
homebound. If you need help
contact: Sean Linkenheimer at
832-437-9821
Volunteers Needed: Visit us online at
www.facebook.com/
HANDEMinistry
or [email protected]
For a.Crisis Pregnancy
call 713-225-5826
For Post-Abortive Distress
call 713-741-8728
— Texas Catholic Network News Clips —
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE SHOWDOWN
AT THE CAPITOL KVUE - February 25, 2015
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke at the Texas Faith and Family Day
event at the Texas State Capitol, telling the crowd liberty comes
from God as the issue of marriage took center stage. "We need
you as an army behind us to stand for life, to stand for marriage,
to stand just for the constitution and to stand for what the people
have decided to do, it's not that complicated," said Patrick. State
Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. also spoke at the event, organized by nine
grassroots organizations including Texas Values, Texas Pastor's
Council and Texas Right to Life. House Bill 623 will take away
tax dollars to pay county clerks who issue marriage licenses to
same sex couples.
http://www.kvue.com/story/news/politics/2015/02/24/same-sex-marriagetexas-equality-texas-state-capitol/23964185/
"religion [cannot] be relegated to the inner sanctum of
personal life, without influence on societal and national life."
~ Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium. . . , no. 183
... Pope Benedict XVI said that this work belongs to
"an engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity endowed
with a strong critical sense vis-à-vis the dominant culture."
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas
Pastor / Lent / Vocations
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Check Your Mailbox for Our St. Bartholomew Parish Census! Please be on the lookout for a very
important document you should be
receiving in the mail from us during
the next week or two. We are
conducting a Parish Census in an effort
to update our database. We do this every
three to five years. Along with your regular Lenten
Newsletter, you will receive a copy of your family’s Member
Profile, with names, birthdates, marital status, and sacramental
information for everyone in your family.
We really need your help — PLEASE RETURN YOUR
PROFILE in the enclosed return envelope. If it is correct, write
“all correct” and if corrections are needed, write them on the
Profile before returning it. Make sure that names are spelled
correctly, birthdates are correct, sacraments, etc. If you
registered more than a year ago, and you do not receive a
letter, please call the office and talk to Diana about the status
of your membership. We send all registered parishioners an Advent and Lenten
Newsletter each year. If you have not been receiving these
then we may not have an up-to-date address and phone
number for you. A quick phone call can help us to update your
address and phone number so that we are not spending money
on postage unnecessarily. We want to be good stewards and
use your church contributions wisely.
Dawn Mortus
Parish Administrator
DIVINE MERCY
DEVOTION
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
is prayed daily in the Chapel
at 3:00 pm; Holy Hour is
observed every Friday from
3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Chapel, in front of
the Blessed Sacrament, including
intercessory Prayer, Divine Mercy
Chaplet, Stations of the Cross,
Consecration Prayer, and a Rosary.
“Your task is to write down everything that I
make known to you about My mercy for the
benefit of those who by reading these things will
be comforted in their souls and will have the
courage to approach Me.” (Diary, 1693)
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday Evening in the Church
English 7:00pm ~ Spanish 7:45pm
Lenten Fasting and Abstinence:
Fasting binds all persons age 18-59
unless prevented by poor health. On days
of fast, (Ash Wednesday & Good Friday)
only one full meal is allowed. Two other
simple meals may be taken if necessary to
maintain strength. Eating between meals
is not allowed, although fluids may be
taken.
Abstinence binds all persons age 14 and
older unless prevented by poor health. On
days of abstinence the consumption of
meat is not allowed. The Church strongly
encourages the observance of Friday
abstinence, but failure to do so is not
regarded as sinful.
Penance
Services
If you missed ours, we
encourage you to attend
a penance service at another parish during
the Lenten season.
Thursday, March 26th at 7pm
St. Edith Stein, in Katy
Friday, March 27th, at 10:30am
Immaculate Conception, in Sealy
From the Diary of St. Faustina
Divine Mercy Novena, April 3rd-11th
Preceding Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12th
Join us as we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for nine days,
beginning Good Friday at 2:00pm in the Chapel, then for the next eight days
from 3:00pm-4:00pm in the Chapel. We conclude with an Hour of Mercy, at
3:00pm on Divine Mercy Sunday, in the Old Parish Hall.
Jesus said to St. Faustina, “at three o’clock implore My Mercy, especially for
poor sinners; and if only for a moment, immerse yourself in My Passion,
particularly in My Abandonment at the moment of agony. I will allow you to
enter into My Mortal Sorrow. In that hour I will refuse nothing to the soul that
makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion.”
For more information on the Divine Mercy Devotions,
please contact Betty Fitzgerald at 281-347-4428
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March 22, 2015
Education of Children & Teens
St. Bartholomew
Preschool
Our Number is 281-391-0993
Director, Rose Stornello, ext 440
Asst., Juli Ondrush, ext 443
We offer 2, 3, 4, and 5 day programs
for ages 18 months to 5yrs
Preschool Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm
Religious Ed News
If you have any questions regarding CCE, please
call the Religious Education Office, Cindy
Smolik, Director, 281-391-0839 ext. 432.
Call the Religious Ed Office
at 281-391-0839 or visit www.st-bart.org/children
Catechists Needed for the 2015-2016 School Year
CCE Registration for 2015-2016 will be opened to all registered parish
families on April 1, 2015. Fr. Wayne has instructed us to limit enrollment
this year based upon the number of teachers who have committed to
volunteer. Please call the CCE office if you can commit to help as a
teacher, aide, substitute, hall monitor or campus security monitor.
CCE CLASSES WILL NOT MEET
Holy Thursday, April 2nd or Easter Sunday, April 5th
First Communion Masses Begin in April
Girls
The Guest of Honor is…?
The girls of St. Bart’s Challenge
will host an afternoon playdate
for 5 very special guests!
There will be music and refreshments,
games and prizes, and LOTS OF FUN!
All we need are THE GUESTS!
If you have a SPECIAL NEEDS
CHILD who would like to
participate in this fun event, to
be held on Tuesday, March
31st, from 5-6pm, please
contact Laura Morales at
[email protected]
First come first served. RSVP today!
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass and check-in at
the REC in Room 111, across from the Library.
VIRTUS Training: (required for VBS)
Protecting God’s Children
Saturday, March 28th, 9am-12pm, SPANISH, St. Jerome, Spring Branch
Tuesday, April 14th, 7pm, St. Edith Stein, Katy
Monday, May 18th, 7pm, St. Edith Stein, Katy
Saturday, May 30th, 9am, Epiphany of the Lord, Katy
Keeping the Promise Alive (required if you took PGC more than 5yrs ago)
Thursday, April 16th, 7pm, Epiphany of the Lord, Katy
Tuesday, April 21st, 7pm, St. Edith Stein, Katy
Tuesday, June 9th, 7pm, St. Edith Stein, Katy
_______________________________________________en Español______
Se necesitan Catequistas Inglés y Bilingues para 2015/2016
Se podrán registrar en CCE del año 2015/2016 , el día 1ero de Abril del
2015 todos los miembros de la parroquia que estén registrados. El
Padre Wayne ha dado instrucciones de limitar el cupo este año basado
en el número de profesores que se han comprometido a ser voluntarios.
Por favor llame a la oficina de CCE sí usted se puede comprometer a
ayudar como : profesor, ayudante, sustituto o vigilante del hall .
NO HABRA CLASES de CCE
Save the date for VBS
Jueves Santo, 2 de Abril o Domingo de Pascua, 5 de Abril
Primera Comunión Misas Comienzan en Abril
Por favor lleguen por lo menos 30 minutos antes del inicio de la Misa y
compruebe en en el REC en el Salon 111, enfrente de la Biblioteca.
In this sports-themed VBS,
kids will become engaged into
the LIFE OF CHRIST with
teachings from God’s Word
on the Commandments,
the Beatitudes, and the
Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
June 15th - 19th
9am-12:30pm
for those 4yrs - 5 grade
Register after 9am & 11am
Masses next
Sunday, March 22nd
* GET REAL
EDGE
* GET FED
Tuesday:
6:00pm – 7:30pm
LIFETEEN
* GET CONNECTED
Wednesday:
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Parents of Current 9th Graders! Attend an Important
Info Session about Confirmation: Sunday, March 22nd at
6:30pm in the Church. Your students will be preparing to
receive Confirmation in the Fall of 2016.
If you have any questions regarding Youth Ministry, please call Beth Rady, Director, at
281-391-4758, ext. 436.
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas
Adult Formation
~ In the School of Mary ~
Papal Documents Condensed by Deacon Bill Wagner
Evangelii Gaudium - A Condensation
(Apostolic Exhortation on the “Joy of the Gospel”
by Pope Francis - November 24, 2013)
CHAPTER THREE
IV. Evangelization and the Deeper : Understanding of the Kerygma
169. The Church must look more sympathetically at others whenever
necessary. Ordained ministers and other pastoral workers can present the
fragrance of Christ’s closeness and his personal gaze. The Church must
introduce everyone into the “art of accompaniment” that teaches us to
remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other. (cf Ex 3:5) The
pace of this accompaniment must be steady and reassuring with a
compassionate gaze that heals, liberates, and encourages growth in the
Christian life.
170. Spiritual accompaniment must lead others ever closer to God, the
source of true freedom. Some people think that they are free if they can
avoid God. They cease being pilgrims and become drifters. If it ceased to be
a pilgrimage with Christ to the Father, then to accompany these would be an
unproductive self-absorption.
171. Today we need men and women who are prudent, understanding,
patient, and docile to the Spirit so that they can protect the sheep from the
wolves. We need to practice the art of listening, which is more than simply
hearing. Listening, in communication, is an openness of heart that makes
possible that closeness without which a genuine spiritual encounter cannot
occur. Listening helps us to show that we are more than simply bystanders.
Only through such respectful and compassionate listening can we awaken a
yearning for the Christian ideal responding fully to God’s love, and bring to
fruition what he has sown in our lives. This always demands patience. St.
Thomas Aquinas tells us that anyone can have grace and charity and yet
falter in the exercise of the virtues because of “contrary inclinations.” Forms
of conditioning can hinder the operations of virtuous habits. There is need
for educational programs that will introduce people step by step to a full
realization of this mystery. Reaching a level of maturity where individuals
can make truly responsible decisions calls for much time and patience.
172. One who accompanies others has to realize that each person’s
situation before God and their life in grace are mysteries that no one can
fully know from outside. The Gospel tells us to correct others but without
making judgments about their responsibility or culpability. Someone good at
such accompaniment does not give in to frustrations or fears. They invite
others to let themselves be healed, embrace the cross, leave all behind, and
go forth ever anew to proclaim the Gospel. Our personal experience will
teach us to be patient and compassionate with others, and find the right way
to gain their trust, their openness, and their readiness to grow.
Please Note: Evangelii Gaudium is available through local Catholic bookstores or on
the web at EWTN or the Vatican.
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Sessions Thursdays 7- 9 pm ~ in the Parish Hall
For more information contact Deacon Bill Wagner at 281-391-4758.
Mar. 26
Sacrament of Penance II
Presenter: Dcn. Bill Wagner
Mar. 28
Saturday Morning of Reflection / Penance Service
Dcn. Bill Wagner and Fr. Wayne Wilkerson
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If you have any questions regarding Adult
Education, please call Deacon Bill Wagner at
281 391 4758, Ext. 411 (English or Spanish)
Knights of Columbus
Council 6950
Friday Lenten
Fish Dinners
March 27
Serving
5:30pm to 7:30pm
In the KC Hall, west parking lot
Price $10.00. Meal includes: Fried Fish,
French Fries, Beans, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies & Drink (ice tea, coffee, juice)
Dessert provided by ladies - $1.00
donation please.
Family Builder’s
is hosting it’s
annual weekend
Family Retreat
May 22nd - 24th
at Circle Lake Family Retreat Center
in Pinehurst, Texas
This is a time for your family to experience
God’s graces without the distractions of the
world — through faith, fun, and fellowship
with other families from St. Bart’s. It includes Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration
as well as other Catholic faith based activities and free time for swimming, canoeing,
and enjoying the beauty of nature.
Cost is a $100 registration fee and $300
per house which includes a furnished cabin
for 2 nights and 3 meals. If you prefer to
join us just for the day on Saturday it will
cost $75 per family and will include 2
meals.
Availability is limited, so contact Scott and
Gina Bergeron for more information and
registration
as
soon
as
possible.
[email protected] or call 281-392-1342.
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March 22, 2015
Social / Around the Archdiocese / Sacramental Information
Sacramental Information
Baptism/Bautismo:
A Women’s Group
“We gather, share, join our voices
in prayer, and support each other
on our faith journey with Christ”
Thursday, March 26th
“The What and Why of
Church Artwork”
at 6:30 pm in the
Youth Building
Do You Ever Wonder What That Beautiful
Artwork Represents? Or Why That Candle
Is Where It Is? Deacon Art will be giving a
tour of the church, providing insight to
the many beautiful things in our
church. Join us as we develop a new
found appreciation for religious art and
sacramental objects.
Food and fellowship at 6:30pm, meeting
begins at 7pm. For info contact:
Sandra
at
281-923-3237,
or
[email protected].
Families must live within the parish boundaries. Our next classes will be
offered at 7– 8:30 pm, April 20 & 27, 2015, in the FLC Auditorium. The
attendance of both parents is mandatory. Babysitting is available (ages
1-4). You must call the office to register and to request babysitting
before the classes. A $10 fee will be collected at the first class. Couples
should attend classes while pregnant. Godparents are strongly
encouraged to attend as well. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is
required. Baptisms are conducted during the weekend Masses.
Las familias deben de vivir en el área de San Bartolomé. Nuestras
próximas clases serán el 6 y 13 de Abril del 2015, de las 7:00 a 8:30
pm en el FLC Auditórium. Las clases son obligatorias para los dos
padres. Ofrecemos guardería, por favor de llamar la oficina para
registrarse para las clases y pedir a la guardería. (Edad 1-4) Su costo
de las clases son $10. Se recomienda que los padrinos también
asistan. Las parejas pueden asistir a estas clases durante el
embarazo. Una copia del acta de nacimiento de sus niño es necesario
y antes de programar el bautismo. Los Bautismos son durante la Misas
del fin de semana.
Matrimony/Matrimonio:
Engaged couples desiring to be married at St. Bartholomew should
contact a parish priest or deacon at least six (6) months prior to desired
date.
Las Parejas que desean contraer matrimonio en la Iglesia deben llamar
a uno de los Sacerdotes o al diácono por lo menos seis (6) meses
antes de la fecha que desean para la boda.
Reconciliation/Reconciliación:
Tuesday/Martes: 5:30 to 6:30pm ~ Saturday/Sábado: 3:30 to 4:30pm
Or upon request / o solicitarla a la oficina.
Be inspired. Leave renewed.
Coming to Houston, May 2, 2015
An initiative of the John Paul II Foundation
for Life & Family, this one-day marriage
conference (9am-3pm) includes insightful
presentations, Mass, Eucharistic adoration,
and conversation with the
one you love. It will help
your marriage and family—
not just to survive—but
thrive in holiness!
Speakers include Jim & Joy Pinto, co-hosts
of EWTN’s Radio show At Home with Jim
and Joy; Chris & Sarah Stravitsch from the
John Paul II Foundation; and Fr. Dwight
Longenecker, a popular author and married
Catholic priest. Cost: $45/couple, $25/
individual. Location: St. Cecilia Catholic
Church. Free childcare! (space limited) Learn
more and register NOW at
www.TogetherInHoliness.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 at the 8:30am Mass on the first
Saturday of the month, or by appointment. It is the Catholic belief that
sacramental anointing provides both spiritual and physical strength.
Call the parish office to request a hospital or home visit.
Si usted está seriamente enfermo o va a ser ingresado al hospital,
usted está invitado a recibir el sacramento de la unción de los
enfermos cada primer sábado del mes en la Misa de las 8:30 am, o por
cita a cualquier otra hora. La fe Católica nos dice que este sacramento
provee fortaleza tanto física como espiritual. Llame a la parroquia si
necesita una visita al hospital o en su casa.
Communion for the Sick / para los Enfermos:
If you or a loved one are homebound or in the hospital, we can bring
the Eucharist to you on Sunday. Call the parish 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 el Domingo. Llame a la oficina
de la Parroquia.
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas
Anuncios Para Los Ministerios Hispanos
Grupo de Oración– “Instrumentos de la Fe” “¿Sabes tú que Dios te ama
y quiere darte vida en abundancia? ¿Sabes por qué Dios mandó su
Espíritu Santo al mundo?” Cuando: Todos Los Martes, 8pm después de la
Santa Misa, en el Salón Parroquial.
Legión de María LUNES, 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. Salón # 109
Te invitamos a participar de nuestra reunión semanal. Rezamos el Santo
Rosario, aprendiendo mas acerca de Nuestra Santa Madre y planificado el
trabajo apostólico realizado en nuestra comunidad. Para mas información
llamar a Eugenia: 713-245-9869.
Cursillo/Ultreya– Primer Lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Salón
Parroquial. ¡Te Esperamos!
Adoración de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo - Los invitamos todos Jueves
11:00pm - 3:00am, en la Capilla. Para mas información contactar
Sangre Preciosa, Brenda 713-585-5287, o Noemi 832-878-7927.
Adoración y Reparación - El primer Viernes de cada mes de 8pm a 10pm
en la Capilla. Para mas información llegar Belen Medujano 281-919-7469.
Talleres de Lectura y Reflexion y Spiritual - todos los lunes 7-8:30pm en
Centro de Vida Familiar salón 205.
Un recorrido por la Biblia - todos los martes 9:00am en Centro de Vida
Familiar salón 207. Para información, Amanda Peralta 832-330-3373.
Clases de Quinceañera: Dos veces al año en Febrero y Septiembre.
Contacto con Nellie 281-391-0839.
Lecturas de la Semana
Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6;
Jn 8:1-11
Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Miércoles: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11; Heb 10:4-10;
Lc 1:26-38
Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56
Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16 (procesión); Is 50:4-7;
Sal 22 (21):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Mc 14:1-15:47
[15:1-39]
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Cuaresma
Estaciones de la Cruz
Todos los viernes en la tarde en la iglesia
En Inglés 7:00pm, Español 7:45pm
Servicios
de Confesiones
Si te has perdido la nuestra,
le animamos a asistir a una
liturgia penitencial en otra parroquia durante
el período cuaresmal.
Jueves, 26 de Marzo, 7pm
St. Edith Stein, en Katy
Viernes, 27 de Marzo, 10:30am
Immaculate Conception, in Sealy
The Triduum
A Schedule of Holy Week Services
On Tuesday evening, March 31st, we will not
have Confessions or a 7pm Spanish Mass,
since our priests will be at the Chrism Mass
at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
Downtown.
Jueves Santo, 2 de Abril
[There are no morning Masses on Holy Thursday]
7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
(Inglés)
Viernes Santo, 3 de Abril
[There are no Masses on Good Friday]
Mediodiá Live Stations of the Cross
(Inglés)
2:00pm Divino Misericordia
(en la Capilla )
3:00pm La Pasion de Cristo (Español)
LA ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACION
SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS
Te invita a usar, conocer, amar y
vivir la palabra de Dios, a través del
CURSO ISAÍAS
Aquí en la Parroquia San Bartolomé
El Sábado Marzo 28
De 7:00 AM a 7:00 PM
Requisito: Haber tenido un encuentro personal con Jesús: Favor de
traer con que tomar notas y su Biblia. Para más informacion Llamar a
Maggie López al 281-391-4758, ext. 422.
7:00pm The Lord’s Passion (Inglés)
Sabado Santo, 4 de Abril
8:00pm Misa de Vigilia (Inglés)
Domingo de Pascua, 5 de Abril
7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am
(Misas en Inglés)
1:00pm and 3:00pm
(Misas en Español)
5:00pm (Misa en Inglés)

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