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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Sunday, August 9, 2015 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time

“Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World”

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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: (Kim Oden)……………………………...oden4@swbell.net Grupo de Oración: (Maria Esther Alvarez) Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvaleaba) 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 happy 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 It is our 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.

www.stjta.org 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

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Amy Smith, Sherry Moore, Arthur Gonzales, Maria Elena Moreno, Rita Re-gitz, Piburcio Martinez, Hilario Tello,

Carl Wrobel, Esther Clas, Lauren de Luna McDon-ald, Annette Failla, Matthew Noonan, Ramona Tre-vino, Malena Trevino, Joe Trevino, Jimmy Arnold, Gary Grant, Felipe Cavazos, Mary Consford, Keylee Humphreys, Pierce Counts, Laura Counts, Angela Ganucci, Jennifer, Rose Marie Gatchel, Donna St. Clair, Hai Nguyen, John Lyke, Moises Woods, An-drea Duran, Hannah Henry, Raymond & Michelle Vera Jr.,Pat Schultz, Zeny Naguit, Gail Nevlud, Mary Ahr, Erin Musick, Yolanda Deleon, Moone, Don Casper, Florine Gates, Lisa Henry, Saul Mar-tinez, David Salazar, Geraldine Hvizdos, Denise Fayard, Laura Lopez, Imelda Aucoin, Rosa Ser-rato, Rosa Henry, Gus Sivcoski, Albert & Syl-via Rivera, Albert Medina, Gary Mokry, Bobby Landry, Jim Fayard Wayne & Fara Isaacs Fam-ily, Liz Treybig, Arnold Alvarez, Richard Rob-bins, Butch Moore, Celia Oviedo, Ron Brown, George Lopez, Nicole M. Hendrix.

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SUNDAY, AUG 9 19th SUNDAYof ORDINARY TIME 7:30 a.m. Mass - Narciso Vasquez + 8:00 a.m. Blood Drive (Parish Hall) 9:00 a.m. Mass - Mr. & Mrs. Bast + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Reynaldo David + 1:00 p.m. Misa (Español) - Int. Felix Cardenas Family ______________________________________ MONDAY, AUGUST 10 St. Lawrence 8:00 a.m. Rosary 6:45 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting (JP II Room) 7:00 p.m. Adoration ________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 St. Clare 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Kyle Willis + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring Timers (Parish Hall) ________________________________________________________WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 St. Jane de Chantal 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Bud Stuhlreyer + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (St. James Room) 6:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) _____________________________________ THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 St. Pontain & St. Hippolytus 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Amelia Garcia + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (St. James Rm) ________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Brandon Hunter + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Quinceanera _____________________________________________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. Quinceanera 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Michael Perrotta +

ACTIVITIESTHISWEEK St. James presents: SPOTLIGHT ON ROME NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2015

YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO GO TO ROME!

Come join Fr Charlie on our overnight flight, as we begin adventure through the art, history and culture of Rome. “The Eternal City. Your trip begins with an overnight fight on November 3rd, 2015. Arriving in Rome on November 4th, your tour opens in Rome. You will be cap vated by its old-world charm blending with its lively cosmopolitan energy. This evening, meet your fellow traveler for dinner at a local restaurant for food and fellowship. Keep watching the bulle n for more info on this once in a life me trip.

Keep watching the bulletin for more info on this once in a lifetime trip.

For more information contact:

Father Charles Samperi at (281)353-5053

Adult and Family Faith Formation Preparing for the World Meeting of Families with

Pope Francis

August 9 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Activity of the Week

Go on a family picnic. Bring food and a Bible for nourishment. Read

from the Gospel of John, 6:41-51. Talk about what nourishes your life.

For more information, visit www.worldmeeting2015.org

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: $61,034.63 Amount Pledged: $77,213.30 # of participants: 283 % paid at: 70.15% Report date: 8/04/2015

—-STEWARDSHIP

AUGUST 2015

9 Sunday 1KGS 18:4-8;PS 34:2-9;EPH 4:30-5:2;JN 6:41-51 10 Monday 2COR 9:6-10; PS 112:1-2, 5-9; JN 12:24-26 11 Tuesday DT 31:1-8; DT 32:3-4AB, 7-9, 12; MT 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 12 Wednesday DT 34:1-12;PS 66:1-3A, 5 & 8, 16-17; MT 18:15-20 13 Thursday JOS 3:7-10A, 11, 13-17; PS 114:1-6; MT 18:21-19:1 14 Friday JOS 24:1-13; PS 136:1-3, 16-18, 21, 22, & 24; MT 19:3-12 15 Saturday RV11:19A;12:1-6A,10AB;PS45:10-12;1COR15:20-27;LK 1:39-56

READINGSTHISWEEK

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OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship

Week ending August 2, 2015

Regular Collection (212 envelopes) $12,058.69 Mailed in contributions: $ 5,139.06 Online Giving: 8/02-09/2015 $ 1,997.62 Total: $19,195.37 Attendance: 1871

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

OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd Sunday of every month. On the weekend of Aug. 15th & 16th, Please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expiration date.

The St. James FFN Ministry will be selling sno-cones for $1.00 after the 9am and 11am and 1pm Mass times on Sun-day, August 16th. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a delicious

In our reading from Ephesians last week St. Paul in-structed us to get rid of our old self and put on the new self. He develops that idea further this week as he instructs us to get rid of “bitterness, fury, and an-ger.” These are characteristics of the old self, while the new self is embodied by kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. This is really the formula for us to be more Christian in our approach to life. Our call to discipleship and stewardship from Jesus intends for us to treat one another in this way. Our forgiveness, our love of one another, is patterned after the way we are treated by the Lord. God addresses our spir-itual needs, and in response we need to reach out to the needs of those around us in service, forgiveness, and love. Jesus provided and provides self-giving love to each of us. That is the same kind of love which is expected of us.

One of our human frailties is that we think we are in charge, and that we make the choice to give our-selves to God and others. Stewardship is the humble acceptance of the fact that we are not in charge; we are never in charge. God is, has been, will be, and always will be in control. That is what Jesus means when He says in our Gospel reading, “They shall all be taught by God.” Jesus offers us spiritual bread (the Bread of Life) which is more than the manna provided in the desert. However, to fully receive and understand it, we must “eat it.” We cannot just savor or appreciate it. We must partake of it. Jesus must be part of our lives, and part of us. If we achieve that, then truly we can “live forever.”

19TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

—-DIOCESE NEWS

New Time and Channel for SUNDAY TV MASS

Now on KUBE channel 57 10:30 a.m.

Cable and Satellite Channels AT&T U-verse channel 57 / 1057 HD

Comcast channel 53 / 653 HD DirecTV channel 57 Dish TV channel 57

Prayer inten ons from viewers, upli ing homilies, a Prayer for Spiritual Communion during distribu on of the Holy Eucharist, and closed-cap oning make Heart of the Na on's My Sunday Mass on TV and

online a me of spiritual comfort and hope. To watch the Mass online, visit-

www.hearto hena on.org

FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: ***Faith Formation Registration has begun for the 2015-2016 school year. Please stop by the office (Mon.—Thurs. 9-5) to register your children.*** FAITH FORMATION OFFICE (281-353-5053 ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: A.J. Bituin – ajbituin@stjta.com CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): Jackie Brown - jbrown@stjta.com CFF (Grades1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com

Youth Ministry News

High School Youth Meetings: All parishioners in High School are welcome to attend our Youth meetings each Friday from 7-9pm in the parish hall. Join us for dinner, activities, and fellow-

ship. Bring a friend! Upcoming meetings are August 14, and 21. For more information, contact the Faith Formation Office.

Junior High Youth Meetings: All parishioners in Junior High

School are welcome to join our Junior High youth meetings. Come for food, games, and fun. Upcoming meetings are from 6:30-8:30pm on August 12 and 26 in the parish hall. For more information, contact the Faith Formation Office.

NAMS BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE Registration is currently underway for families in need. To register, applicants may come to NAM’S main building: 15555 Kuykendahl Rd. from 9-11:30 am, Mon.-Fri. For more info: www.namonline.org To donate you can call: (281) 885-4555

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: $61,034.63 Promesa: $77,213.30 # de participantes: 283 % pagado: 70.15% Fecha: 8/04/2015

—–MINISTERIO HISPANO

(Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones)

Fin de Semana del 2 de augusto 2015

Colecta Regular (245 sobres) $ 11,569.81 Colecta Reducción de la deuda(138 sobres) $ 5,378.53 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 3,339.05 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 3,012.62 Total: $ 23,300.01 Asistencia: 2119

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 el foro de Facebook. 19 no domingo del tiempo ordinario

Actividad de la Semana Hagan un picnic familiar. Lleven alimentos y una Biblia para nutrirse.

Lean el Evangelio según San Juan 6, 41-51. Hablen acerca de qué

es lo que nutre sus vidas.

For more information, visit

www.worldmeeting2015.org

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