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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS:

Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ……………………………………….tavila@stjta.com Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………..ezproducts@sbcglobal.net Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Paula Willis)…………………………………………………………..pj_willis@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (Joel Santa Cruz) …………el_winnie@sbcglobal.net El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)…….jpsalm91@yahoo.com Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………...stjamesffn@gmail.com Grupo de Oración: (Maria Esther Alvarez) Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba) Respect Life: (Deacon Rene Ramon)………………….dcnramon@stjta.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Be y Frey)…………………………………...bobet1426@yahoo.com

PARISH INFORMATION NEWCOMERS: A warm welcome to you. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you would like to become a regis-tered member of our parish family, please pick up a registra on form locate on either side of the doors. If you wish, you may stop the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org. We will be hap-py to assist you in any way. INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby bap-

zed here at St. James. For informa on concerning Bap sm, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in mes of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick, please con-tact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or a er mass. He will be glad to assist you. MARRIAGE: Congratula ons on your upcoming marriage. The church wishes to assist you in preparing for this important sacrament. Couples should contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacrament or please visit our website at STJTA.org. RCIA: The church welcomes you as a son or daughter. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you are interested in becoming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit our website at STJTA.org. It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Misa en español) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Friday of each month: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 csamperi@stjta.com Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 dcnray@stjta.com Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 dcnalfonso@stjta.com Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 dcnpaul@stjta.com Deacon Rene Ramon Ext. 115 dcnramon@stjta.com Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 dcnart@stjta.com

PASTORAL STAFF Don Nguyen, Director of Music Ext. 123 dnguyen@stjta.com Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com

Hannah Henry, Raymond & Michelle Vera Jr., Pat Schultz, Zeny Naguit, Gail Nevlud, Mary Ahr, Erin Musick, Yolanda Deleon, Moone, Don Casper, Florine Gates, Saul Mar nez, David Salazar, Geraldine Hvizdos, Denise Fayard, Laura Lopez, Imelda Aucoin, Rosa Serrato, Rosa Henry, Albert & Sylvia Rivera, Albert Medina, Gary

Mokry, Bobby Landry, Jim Fayard Wayne & Fara Isaacs Family, Liz Trey-big, Arnold Alvarez, Richard Robbins, Butch Moore, Celia Oviedo, Ron Brown, George Lopez, Nicole M. Hendrix, Velma Sanchez, Edward Sanchez, Raquel Ragan, Carol Kea ng, Marissa Fernandez, Maria Mondragon, Fernanda Mondragon, Elena M. Richards, Tim Sehrock, Steve Smith, Mary Shannon, Art Gu errez, Sarah Granados, Evelyn Callery, Solomon Alam, Ada Alam, Albert Creado, Samantha, Bessie Sowell, Nirupa Prasad, Eunice Perusic, Keresa Richardson, Don Mar n, Maria G. Uvalle, Jonathan Creado, Malena Trevino & Ramona Trevino.

BULLETIN DEADLINE All Bulletin requests can be sent to:

mthrift@stjta.com TWO WEEKS prior to publication. Please

keep this in mind when you have an an-nouncement to submit for posting.

THE 30th SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY, OCT 25 30th SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME JER 31:7-9;PS 126:1-6; HEB 5:1-6; MK 10:46-52

7:30 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 9:00 a.m. Mass - Michael Krider + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Alyssa Lara 1:00 p.m. Misa (Español) - Fausto Fuente + ______________________________________

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 ROM 8:12-17; PS 68:2 AND 4, 6-7AB 20-21; LK 13:10-17

8:00 a.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Adoration 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Meeting (Parish Hall) ________________________________________________________

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 ROM 8:18-25; PS 126:1-6; LK 13:18-21

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Robert Frey + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring Timers (Parish Hall) 7:00 p.m. AHG Troop Meetings (JP II Room) 7:oo p.m. Crecimentos (Parish Hall) ________________________________________________________

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 EPH 2:19-22; PS 19:2-5; LK 6:12-16

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Bob Hovanec + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (St. James Room) 6:30 p.m. Confession 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Night (Parish Hall) _____________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

ROM 8:31B-39; PS 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; LK 13:31-35 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Rosario Pineda + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (St. James Rm) ________________________________________________________

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 ROM 9:1-5; PS 147:12-15, 19-20; LK 14:1-6

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Int. Bessie Sowell 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion (Parish Hall) _____________________________________________

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 ROM 11:1-2A, 11-12, 25-29; PS 94:12-3A, 14-15, 17-18; LK 14:1, 7-11

3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Tony Rodriguez +

ACTIVITIES&READINGSTHISWEEK

Gospel Activity of the Week for Families Thinkaboutyourfamily.DecidehowtheLordhasbroughtstrengthoutofaweaknessinyourfamily.Doessomeoneinyourfamilyneedspecialhelp?Howhasthishelpedtobringoutthebestinyourfamily?

In 1972 Pope Paul VI revised several ministries and mi-nor clerical orders. One ministry that was preserved was the ministry of the instituted acolyte. While the term aco-

lyte is at times used when referring to young men and women who assist at the altar (altar servers), the ministry of acolyte is a permanent institution. Because the minis-try has its roots in the formation of ordained clergy, the ministry is reserved to men. The instituted acolyte is ap-

pointed to assist the deacon and serve the priest in the celebration of the liturgy. He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion serving only when sufficient ordi-nary ministers are not available. Men must be at least 21 years of age, fully initiated and living an exemplary Christian way of life,

with no impediments to sacramen-tal reception, (e.g. if married, one must be in valid marital union rec-ognized by the Church). For more information please contact Deacon

Ray in the parish office.

OCTOBER 25TH CATECHISM Q &A Q. What is the central mystery of our Christian faith? A. The central mystery of our faith is the mystery of the Most Holy Trini-ty, one God in Three Divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 261). Read the Catechism! Go to: vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM Source: Faith Fusion: Knowing, Loving, and Serving Christ and the Catholic Church (Our Sunday Visitor)

REMEMBER Daylight Savings Time will

end on Sunday, November 1st

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

DSF 2015 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…” Parish Goal for 2015: $87,000.00 Amount Paid: $83,977.00 Amount Pledged: $93,143.30 # of participants: 300 % paid at: 96.53% Report date: 10/19/2015

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OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship.

Week ending October 18, 2015

Regular Collection (232 env) $ 10,996.73 Mailed in contributions: $ 3,755.13 Online Giving: 10/12-18/2015 $ 2,107.62 Total: $ 16,859.48 Attendance: 2114

SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Debt Reduction 5th Sunday: Social Ministry

Let's give thanks and help those in need this year. St James Family Fun Night ministry will be having its Annual

Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov 21 & 22 at all Mass-es. Please bring new food items to Mass that weekend. Donations of money and gift cards will also be accepted

and appreciated.

Some of the items needed include:

Bisquick, Corn Meal

Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar

Canned Pie Filling, Pie Crust Mix, Canned Pumpkin

Jello, Pudding Mix

Canned Veggies (green beans, corn) Yams, Marshmal-lows

Stuffing Mix, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Mac&Cheese

Canned Cranberries, Fruit Cocktail, Canned Fruit

Canned Gravy, Broth, Canned Milk

Canned Ham

Salt, Pepper, Spices

"In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." -Thessalonians 5:18

If you need assistance to provide a Thanksgiving dinner, we would like to help.

Please contact FFN Volunteer Patty Parra: 281-650-1397 OR email: Parrapj1213@gmail.com

All information will remain confidential.

The tour of the major relics of St. Maria Goretti will be coming to Texas! Nov. 4th they will be at the St. The-resa Church, Nov. 5th at the Catholic

Charismatic Center, and Nov. 6th at St.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Please go

to: mariagoretti.com for more info.

30TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

—-DIOCESAN NEWS

Faith Formation News *** CLASSES THIS WEEK ARE FOR GRADES 9th thru 12th ***

For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124)

Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): Jackie Brown - jbrown@stjta.com CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: David Dziena – ddziena@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: A.J. Bituin – ajbituin@stjta.com

Youth Ministry News

HighSchoolYouthNights:AllparishionersinHighSchoolarewelcometoattendouryouthnightseachWednesdayfrom7:30-9pmintheparishhall.Joinusfordinner,activities,andfellowship.Bringafriend!UpcomingmeetingisOctober28th.JuniorHighYouthNights:AllparishionersinJuniorHighSchoolarewelcometojoinourJuniorHighyouthnights.Comeforfood,games,andfun.Upcomingmeetingsarefrom7-8:30pmonOctober28th,Nov.11th,andDec.9thintheJPIIRoom(behindthechurchbuilding).

Circle of Friends Catholic Singles Ministry

Circle of Friends is open to all adults who are single, widowed, divorced, or separated. People from any Parish and Faith are invited to participate in group activities. Please look at our web page: http://staoptw.org >Pastoral Life> Fellow-ship>Circle of Friends Icon for detail of events and more. November Major Events: Greet, Mass & a Meal, Showboat Drive-in Thea-ter, Thanksgiving Lunch, Turkey Burner Hike

Frassati Catholic High School Open House: Sunday, November 8

Frassati Catholic High School will host its Admissions Open House on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students will be on hand

to provide information, give tours of the campus, and answer questions. To register, visit frassaticatho-lic.org/open-house. If you are unable to attend the Open House, other tours and shadow opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact

the Office of Admissions to schedule a visit at 832-616-3227 or admissions@frassaticatholic.org.

Is 2016 Your Year to Take a Leap of Faith?

Sending Out Servants (SOS) invites you to put your faith into action in a new way and consider joining one of its 7 day mission trips to Guatemala to serve the indigenous Maya communities. To help you discern which of the Mission Teams is for you, an Information Meeting will be held on Sunday, No-vember 8th at 12:15pm in the Red Room of the Christus Center at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish (7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379). At-tendees will learn about S.O.S. and the Why, Who, What and Where of each of the Mission trips.

Dates of Missions: Vision Clinic Mission: April 2 - 9 Surgical Mission: April 9 - 16 Note: Needed are: Non-medical and medical, bi-lingual Spanish and non bi-lingual team members. Faith Sharing Mission: During the Summer, Team members have a cross-cultural faith sharing ex-change with the indigenous Maya.

For more information, please contact Connie at

sosconniesos@yahoo.com OR at 281-440-6165. For information on S.O.S. please visit

www.sendingoutservants.org

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 “VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO…” Meta de la parroquia 2015: $87,000.00 Pagado: $83,977.00 Promesa: $93,143.30 # de participantes: 300 % pagado: 96.53% Fecha: 10/19/2015

—–MINISTERIO HISPANO

(Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones)

Fin de Semana del 18 de octubre 2015

Colecta Regular (232 sobres) $ 10,996.73 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 3,755.13 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 2,107.62 Total: $ 16,859.48 Asistencia: 2114

SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda

5o domingo: MInisterio Social

NO se olvide de anotar la cantidad de su donacion en sus sobres dominicales

cada semana para darle el credito apropiado

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En 1972 el Papa Pablo VI revisó varios ministerios y órdenes menores del clero.. Un ministerio que se conservó fue el ministerio del acólito instituido. Mientras que el término acólito es a veces usado para referirse a los hombres y mujeres jóvenes que ayudan en el altar (monaguillos), el ministerio de acólito es una institución permanente. Debido a que el ministerio tiene sus raíces en la for-mación de clero ordenado, el minis-terio está reservado a los hombres. El acólito instituido es designado para ayudar al diácono y servir al sacer-dote en la celebración de la liturgia. Él es un Ministro Extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión sirviendo sólo cu-ando suficientes ministros ordinarios no están disponibles. Los hombres deben tener por lo menos la edad de 21 años, to-talmente entregados y estar viviendo la vida Cris-tiana de una manera ejemplar sin nada que los impida, por ejemplo (si es casado, tiene que estar casado por la Iglesia Católica). Para mas infor-mación, favor de comunicarse con el Diácono Ray Oden en las oficinas de la parroquia.

El horio de vera-no termina el día domingo 1o de noviembre. No se olvide de at-rasar su reloj

una hora.

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