fifth sunday in ordinary time february 9, 2020

~ A ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON ~

February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. David Garnier — Pastor

Dcn. Humberto Carrasco

Office Hours

Tues-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3006 Kashmere St.

Houston, Texas 77026

(713) 673-5600

www.OurLadyHouston.org

Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00 P.M. - English

Sunday Masses

8:00 A.M. - Spanish

10:30 A.M. - English

Weekday Masses

Tues 9:00 A.M. /Thurs 6:00 P.M.

Wed/Fri 9:00 A.M. - Spanish

02-09-2020 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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PRAY for the faithful departed of our community. OREMOS por los difuntos de nuestra comunidad.

PRAY also for the sick of the community / OREMOS también por los enfermos: Frances Alaniz, Roy Rodríguez, Pedro Torres, Raúl & Angelica Herrera, Familia García, Fred Chevalier, Tomas Aguirre, José M. Guzmán, Mary Briones, Ramon López, Eduardo Cruz, Raúl García, Geronima Diaz, Luisa Santibañez, Adriana Cruz, Erlene & Antonio Gonzales Sr., Robert & Inocencia Neyra, Margarita Rodríguez, Alejandro García, María D. Maldonado, David Guerrero, Reginald Tolbert, Celia Herejon, Araceli Torres, Yolanda Milla, Aracely Razo, Ruben Solis.

Contact the office if you want to be added to the list. Póngase en contacto con la oficina si desea ser agregada a la lista de enfermos.

Lecturas Diarias y Santoral

Monday St. Scholastica

1 Kgs 8:1–7, 9–13 / Mk 6:53–56

Tuesday 1 Kgs 8:22–23, 27–30 / Mk 7:1–13

Wednesday 1 Kgs 10:1–10 / Mk 7:14–23

Thursday 1 Kgs 11:4–13 / Mk 7:24–30

Friday Sts. Cyril and Methodius

1 Kgs 11:29–32; 12:19 / Mk 7:31–37

Saturday 1 Kgs 12:26–32; 13:33–34 / Mk 8:1–10

Sunday Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sir 15:15–20 / 1 Cor 2:6–10 /

Mt 5:17–37

Sunday, February 9

Join us for breakfast after mass in the hall.

9:00am—10:15am CCE Classes

11:30am—12:45pm Confirmation classes

Monday, February 10

7:00pm—8:30pm Grupo de Oración

Wednesday, February 12

6:30pm—8:00pm Youth Group

Thursday, February 13

6:00pm—7:30pm Mass followed by Adoration

Friday, February 14

3:00pm—7:00pm Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Saturday, February 15

10:00am—11:00AM 2nd Year First Communion

Class Parent Meeting

12:00pm—1:00pm English Choir Practice

Sunday, February 16



2:00pm—5:00pm Fr. David’s Celebration

Ordination Anniversary &

Birthday Party Potluck

Monday, February 17

7:00pm—8:30pm Grupo de Oración

Wednesday, February 19

6:30pm—8:00pm Youth Group

Thursday, February 20

6:00pm—7:30pm Mass followed by Adoration

Friday, February 21

Fr. David’s Birthday

Wish him a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Saturday, February 22

9:00am—12:00pm Adult Confirmation Class

12:00pm English Choir Practice

Sunday, February 23

Join us for breakfast after mass in the hall.



Cleaning of the church / Limpieza de la iglesia

Rosa Flores, Teresa Nolazco,

Erika Martinez & Teresa Huerta

Selling of the candles / Venta de velas

Altar Society Members

V Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario La Iglesia Católica de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores 02-09-2020

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(Carta en español en la página 5) “Humble Bright Lights” By Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

Saint Paul says he came to the Corinthians in weakness and that he didn’t use eloquent or

persuasive words; rather he evangelized them in humility and with signs of the power of God. He

doesn’t claim to be a powerful or influential preacher. He was a humble and convinced apostle.

Thus, when he evangelized, the power of God was at work in him.

Of course, Paul’s humility doesn’t mean he didn’t make the best case possible for the faith. On the

contrary, we are all called to profess and witness to the truth and to develop and use all our gifts

and talents. Paul is simply stating that what is most important is that we remain open to the

stirrings of the Holy Spirit within us and maintain our confidence in God and not in our own

qualities or abilities.

If we are humble servants of the truth, then God’s power will be shown. Isaiah prophesies that if

we live charity in a real way—offering food to the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the

naked—then our light will shine its strongest. Not only that, but our own personal wounds,

whatever they are, will be healed. Truly, loving others is the best way to heal our own soul.

Isaiah proclaims further that if we live this way, God will have our backs. In biblical terms, “the

glory of the Lord shall be [our] rear guard” (Isaiah 58:8). The Lord is a soldier who walks behind

us, covers our blind spots, curtails our weaknesses, and protects and defends us. If God is for us,

who can be against us? Let your light shine!

Isaiah proclaims that if we live charitably, God will have our backs.

Parishioners are invited to get involved in our parish in many ways. Listed are some of the opportunities that you may find personally and spiritually rewarding.

Decoration Committee Members are needed to:

• Organize and decorate church and hall for events, weddings, and funerals.

Kitchen Group volunteers are needed to:

• Organize and lead new fundraising events, such as, fish fry, BBQ cookouts, enchilada nights, etc..

• Organize, plan and sell breakfast on Sunday mornings.

(You can create your own group or help an established group.)

Other opportunities in the parish:

• Altar servers are needed for all Masses.

• Musicians, especially for English Mass.

• Person to assist with photography and video.

• Person to assist with PowerPoint and A/V.


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Visit us at ourladyhouston.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/OurLadyHouston

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Friday, February 14, 2020 3:00pm — 7:00pm

In the Parish Hall Loteria games from 4:00pm—6:00pm

$10 per plate

Dinner plate includes spaghetti,

salad, garlic bread and a drink.

SAVE THE DATE

Valentine’s Day

SAVE THE DATE

Ordination Anniversary

& Birthday Potluck

for Fr. David

Date:

Sunday , February 16, 2020

Time:

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location:

Our Lady of Sorrows’ Parish Hall

What to bring: Bring a dish to share

with everyone.

facebook.com/OurLadyHouston

*** CAMBIO DE HORARIO ***

TODOS LOS LUNES

EN EL SALON PARROQUIAL

7:00PM — 8:3OPM

TODOS LOS LUNES

Mandatory Parent Meeting

2nd Year First Communion Class

Teacher: Ms. Maria Diaz

Saturday, February 15, 2020

10:00am in the CCE Building

All Parents and Students MUST be present.

Junta de Padres

Clase de Primera Comunión

de Segundo Año

Maestra: Ms. Maria Diaz

Sábado, 15 de Febrero de 2020

a las 10:00am en el edificio del CCE.

Todos los padres y estudiantes

deben estar presente.


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(Letter in English on page 3)

“Humildes luces brillantes” Por Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

San Pablo dice que vino a los corintios en debilidad y que no usó palabras elocuentes o

persuasivas; sino que los evangelizó con humildad y con señales del poder de Dios. No pretende

ser un predicador poderoso o influyente. Era un apóstol humilde y convencido; así, era el poder de

Dios que obraba en él.

Esto no significa que no hizo el mejor caso posible por la fe. Al contrario, todos somos llamados a

profesar y testimoniar la verdad y a desarrollar y usar todos nuestros dones y talentos. Pablo

simplemente está diciendo que lo más importante es que permanezcamos abiertos a los

movimientos del Espíritu Santo dentro de nosotros y mantengamos nuestra confianza en Dios y

no en nuestras propias cualidades o habilidades.

Si somos humildes siervos de la verdad, entonces se mostrará el poder de Dios. Isaías profetiza

que si vivimos la caridad de una manera real—ofreciendo comida al hambriento, protegiendo al

desamparado, vistiendo al desnudo—entonces nuestra luz brillará más fuerte. No sólo eso, sino

nuestras propias heridas personales, cualesquiera que sean, serán sanadas. En verdad, amar a los

demás es la mejor manera de sanar nuestra propia alma.

Isaías proclama además que si vivimos de esta manera, Dios tendrá nuestras espaldas. En

términos bíblicos, "la gloria del Señor será nuestra retaguardia". El Señor será un soldado que

camina detrás de nosotros, cubre nuestros puntos ciegos, reduce nuestras debilidades, nos

protege y defiende. Si Dios está con nosotros, ¿quién puede estar en contra de nosotros? ¡Deja

que tu luz brille!

Isaías proclama que si vivimos caritativamente, Dios nos respaldará.

Todos los feligreses están invitados a participar en nuestra parroquia de muchas maneras. Estas son algunas de las oportunidades que puede encontrar personalmente y espiritualmente gratificantes.

Se necesitan miembros del Comité de Decoración para: • Organizar y decorar la iglesia para eventos, bodas y funerales.

Se necesitan voluntarios en el Grupo de Cocina para: • Organizar, planificar y vender desayunos los domingos. (Pueden crear su propio grupo o ayudar a un grupo

establecido).

• Organizar y dirigir nuevos eventos, como vender pescado frito, platillos de barbacoa, platos de enchiladas, etc..

Otras oportunidades en la parroquia: • Se necesitan servidores del altar para todas las Misas. • Músicos, especialmente para la misa en inglés • Persona para ayudar con fotografía y video. • Persona para ayudar con PowerPoint y A / V.


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Quinceañera Preparation Classes begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:00pm

Requirement for Quinceañeras: •The family must be registered members of the parish,

•You must be enrolled in classes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

•Quinceañeras must attend classes prior to date of celebration, offered during Lent.

For more information contact the Parish Office at (713) 673-5600 or Oralia Guerrero at (832) 858-9561.

Sacrament of Marriage And Convalidation

Contact the parish office if you wish to be married in the

Catholic Church.

Funeral Planning When a family member or relative is in hospice, please contact the parish office to speak to the

priest and make arrangements. Ph. (713) 673-5600

The Parish Hall Is Available for Private Rental

• Anniversaries

• Reunions • Memorials

• Birthday Party • Retirement Party

• Wedding Reception

Includes the use of 20 tables and 160 chairs.

For more information contact (713) 673-5600

Please help support the ongoing collection for the maintenance fund.

All your help is appreciated.

February 8 & 9, 2020— maintenance fund for doors/windows.

Please support the Youth Ministry Fund.

Contribute to our second collection on

February 15 & 16, 2020

“OFREZCAMOS NUESTROS MEJORES DONES AL SEÑOR”

FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2020

Todo lo que tenemos, lo que somos y lo que seremos es

un regalo del Señor. Como fieles católicos, somos llama-

dos a corresponder con nuestro tiempo, talento y rega-

los en gratitud por la generosidad de Dios. El DSF 2020

nos recuerda a que ofrezcamos nuestros mejores dones

al Señor, y al voluntariamente compartir nuestros do-

nes, proveer apoyo a ministerios que sirven a miles y

miles de hermanos y hermanas en la Arquidiócesis de

Gálveston-Houston.

Haga su donativo hoy al DSF y ayúdenos a responder al

llamado de Dios donando en el 2020. Para hacer un

donativo en línea, por favor visite www.archgh.org/dsf.

Nuestra meta parroquial para este año es de $8,060.00.

“BRING YOUR GREATEST GIFTS TO THE LORD”

2020 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND

Everything we have, everything we are, and everything

we will become is a gift from the Lord. As faithful Catho-

lics, we are called to return our time, talent, and gifts in

gratitude for God’s bounty. DSF 2020 reminds us to

Bring Your Greatest Gifts to the Lord, and through our

willingness to share our gifts, we provide support to

ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our

brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-

Houston.

Make your contribution today to the DSF, and help us

answer God’s call to give in 2020. To give online, please

visit www.archgh.org/dsf.

Our parish goal for this year is $8,060.00.


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Entire Sunday Collection / Toda la Colecta de Domingo $2,440.00

Children’s collection / Colecta de los niños $36.00

Donations for New Bell / Donativo para Campana Nueva $35.00

Regular collection total / Total Colecta Regular $2,511.00

Average Weekly Expenses / Gasto semanal aproximado $5,000.00

Weekly Deficit / Deficit Semanal (-$2,489.00)

Second collection / Segunda Colecta (DSF 2020) $370.00

Sunday Breakfast / Desayuno del Domingo (Confirmation Class) $720.00

Bell Fund Total as of February 2, 2020 (Goal is $15,000)* $11,176.00

Parish Kitchen Fund Total as of February 2, 2020 $10,899.35

Offertory Collection Report: February 2, 2020

Colecta del 2 de Febrero de 2020

Lizzie Rinn

Youth Group / Adore Ministries

(979) 481-9462

Main Line: (713) 673-5600

Oralia Guerrero

C.C.E. / Catecismo

(832) 858-9561

Emergency: (832)494-7265

Berenice Alejandre

Business Manager

(713)673-5601

Fax: (713) 673-5667

Liturgical Schedule

Office Staff

Eucharistic Adoration / Adoración Eucarística Reconciliation / Reconciliación

Thursdays after daily Mass, Benediction at 7:30PM Saturday / Sábado 4:00 - 4:45 P.M.

Fridays after daily Mass, Benediction at 10:30 AM Or by appointment / o por cita

Upcoming Second Collections / Próximas Segundas Colectas

February 8 & 9 February 15 & 16

Maintenance Fund – doors/windows Youth Ministry Fund

Fondo de mantenimiento—puertas y ventanas Fondo para el Ministerio de Jóvenes

Our Cardinal has set before us a vision and a challenge. The IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission campaign will provide funding for Archdiocesan and parish

needs. Each pledge and contribution will benefit both the archdiocese and our own parish.

Parish Goal for the Ignite Campaign is $106,392.

Learn more archgh.org/IGNITE.

Nuestro Cardenal nos ha presentado una visión y un desafío. La campaña ENCIENDE: Nuestra Fe, Nuestra Misión proveerá fondos para necesidades de la Arqui-diócesis, y de la parroquia local. Cada compromiso y contribución beneficiará tanto a la arquidiócesis como a nuestra propia parroquia.

For who: Any high school student (required for Confirmation II)

What: The retreat will be a weekend of worship, personal prayer time, talks, break out sessions, small

group time, a team building rock wall and zip line, archery, outdoor sports, fellowship, and time to grow in faith with

your peers.

When: February 28– March 1

Where: Forest Glen, 34 Forest Glen Rd., Huntsville, TX 77340

Contact Lizzie @ (979) 481-9462 or

[email protected] for cost details. If you are interested in driving and chaperoning, please

let Lizzie or Hawk know. More info to follow.


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BELL FUND

DONATIONS GIVEN

$11,176.00

Goal**:

$15,000

74.5% ACHIEVED

Morris & Sons Landscaping

(832) 512-1951

ENRIQUE ALANIS TRUCKING

(832) 373-7918

Asphalt · Sand · Dirt · Crushed Concrete

Marcos C. Alejandre

(713) 873-1685 Carbon de Mesquite de Mexico Mesquite Charcoal from Mexico

Productos de Mexico Products from Mexico

Mathew Maldonado Houston, Texas

713-206-5085 [email protected]

Catholic Mass, Weddings, Funerals, Quinceañeras Music Lessons: Vocal, Piano & Wind Instruments

BUSINESS ADVERTISING

Interested in advertising on the back of our

weekly bulletin?

Call (713) 673-5600.

PUBLICIDAD DE NEGOCIO

¿Estás interesado en publicar en la parte

posterior de nuestro boletín semanal?

Llama a (713) 673-5600.

**Adjusted to meet the final cost of the bell.

SUNDAY BREAKFAST / DESAYUNO

DOMINGO, 9 de ENERO de 2020

EN EL SALON PARROQUIAL.

9:00AM — 12:OOPM

JOIN US IN THE PARISH HALL

All Wednesdays

6:30pm — 8:00pm

ARE YOU IN MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL? COME JOIN US IN THE PARISH

HALL FOR…

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