Parish Secretary

Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448

Sacrament of Baptism

DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448

Director of Religious Education

Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880

Ushers & Greeters

Pamela Breeze, 281-421-3986

Eucharistic Ministers

Pastor, 281-426-8448

Lectors

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Altar Servers

Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109

Family Bible Study

Pastor, 281-426-8448

7122 Whiting Rock Drive

www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org

Baytown (McNair) , TX 77521-1154 hfrcc7122@verizon.net

Phone: (281) 426-8448 Fax: (281) 426– 8449

Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

The message found in today’s readings is an oft-told story. Citizen Kane, Daddy Warbucks, and King Midas are only a few of the familiar fictional characters who thought enormous

wealth could buy happiness and fulfillment. Daddy Warbucks admitted stepping on a few people in his climb to the top. Kane tried to buy the printed word and stardom for his young wife, while King Midas conjured immense wealth and tragedy by his very touch.

We learn clearly in today’s readings that none of this is really possible. True happiness comes from caring for someone other than ourselves. It comes from the pursuit of the virtues

Paul described to Timothy: faith, love, gentleness, godliness, righteousness, and endurance. The Gospel reminds us that we dare not ignore the needs of others, acting as though we don’t notice their suffering. God’s call to us is much too clear to disregard for even one more day. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS September 25, 2016

Mass Schedule

Tuesday—Friday 7:30 am

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am

Holy Day Masses 7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Bible Study Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm

Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am

Business Hours

Tuesday– Friday

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Lunch 12:00– 1:00 pm

Altar Society

Jean Simon, 281-427-4901

Knights of Peter Claver

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

Ladies Auxiliary

Traci Owens, 832-525-1508

Adult Gospel Choir

Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055

Youth Choir

Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448

Cemetery Committee Representative

James Fretty, 281-426-3187

Bereavement Committee Representative

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Hall Reservations

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Parish Ministries & Organizations

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

Very Rev. Nixon A. Mullah, S.S.J.

Pastor

Again we are invited to consider our use of money and where it can take us. The

wealthy from the world of the prophet Amos, those lying in luxury eating lamb chops

for lunch, sipping Beaujolais from bowls, and humming along with the harp—their

wealth has made them sluggish, indifferent, and insulated. “Off into exile,” shouts

Amos. And so they go. “Richman,” pampered in purple and dining sumptuously

daily, can’t even get to the door to find Lazarus lying among the dogs. His wealth

eventually takes him to a place of torment in the netherworld, where he tries to re-

establish the familiar pattern of master and servant. But the rules have changed—no

more a door permitting contact, only a chasm that cannot be bridged. A warning is

found in the First Letter to Timothy, one verse before today’s reading: “For the love

of money is the root of all evils, and some people in their desire for it have strayed

from the faith” (6:10). Today’s reading advises, “Lay hold of eternal life” (6:12).

Wealth can open doors when it is shared, or imprison us when it is clung to.

How many in our world see us as “Richman” or “Richwoman?”

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH NEWS Paula Phillip’s Team will be serving Cake and Coffee and

Hot Dogs/Chili Dogs on Sunday, September 25, 2016 after

the 9:00 am Mass.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP! *************************************

Vera Dumas’ Team will be serving Cake and Coffee on

Sunday, October 2, 2016 after the 9:00 am Mass.

PARISH INFORMATION SCHEDULE Baptism Class – 2nd Thursday of the Month

Baptisms - The Sunday after the class Marriages - Contact the Pastor 6 months in advance.

Funerals – Contact the Pastor before you make arrangements at the funeral home.

Mass Intentions – Contact the office. Bulletin Deadline – Wednesday by Noon ~ IN WRITING

Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.

Sat. 09/24/16 5:00 p.m. For the unemployed, underemployed, homeless, helpless, hopeless, and hungry.

Sun. 09/25/16 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish

In Memory of Whitney Auzenne (D) by Lillie Auzenne

Tue. 09/27/16 7:30 a.m. Brittany Allen’s Birthday by Charlotte Allen

Wed. 09/28/16 7:30 a.m. For Family Healing by Debora Thomas

Thu 09/29/16 7:30 a.m. Joseph Bubby Leday (D) Vivian Alfred

Fri. 09/30/16 7:30 a.m. Quincy Thomas (D) by Kenneth, Raquel & Quincy J. Thomas

Sat. 10/01/16 5:00 p.m. Carlton Guillory (D) by Carla Johnson

PLEASE PRAY THE

ROSARY DAILY.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

AUDIO DAILY READINGS

Visit: www.ourcatholicfaith.org/readings to hear the daily readings.

NEED TO LOCATE A MASS TIME?

There is a way to attend Mass while you are out of town on business or

vacation. Check the web site, www.masstimes.org to find a Mass that is

convenient.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS!

PARISHIONERS PLEASE REGISTER IN THE OFFICE.

Annual Bazaar

October 9, 2016

Please put your name on the sign-up sheets in the vesti-

bule to indicate where and what time you want to volun-

teer for the Bazaar. Please continue to sell your raffle

tickets and turn in your stubs and money. Remember the

raffle proceeds are an important part of our Bazaar prof-

its. We ask parishioners to come out Friday, Sept. 30th

at 5 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 1st at 10 a.m. to prepare

the grounds for the Bazaar, set up booths, and clean the

hall kitchen. See the Bazaar Update insert.

CATHOLIC RADIO

STATION

KSHJ 1430 AM

SUNDAY TV MASS:

FOR THE HOMEBOUND

KUBE, Channel 57 at 10:30 a.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

Bingo - November 5, 2016 **********************************

ANNUAL BAZAAR SILENT

AUCTION DONATION

REQUEST We need auction items such as

housewares, electronics, tickets,

sporting goods, jewelry, etc. for the

Bazaar’s Silent Auction on October

9th. If you would like to donate,

please contact Vera Dumas, 281-

426-5070 or Charlotte Allen, 281-

421-7042. Your support is truly

appreciated. *********************************

BAZAAR SWEET BOOTH The Altar Society is once again in

need of donations for the Bazaar

Sweet Booth. We are in need of

cakes, pies, popcorn balls, cookies,

candy apples, brownies, candy, and

anything sweet. If you have any

questions, please see any Altar So-

ciety member. ********************

CCE UPDATE Classes will be held on Wednesday,

September 28, 2016 from 6:00 pm -

7:30 pm. For more information,

please contact Vivian Alfred, 713-

376-5880. ***********************************

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS CARIBBEAN CATHOLIC

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016

9 a.m. - 12 Noon

St. Dominic Center

Morkovsky Hall, Room 204

2403 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, TX 77021-2098 Bring your favorite Breakfast Dish.

Bring your family; invite your

friends and relatives. For more in-

formation call 832-455-5365.

Ophelia Landry - Bertha Collins - Marie Mitchell - Louise Donato - Freddie Collins - Alma

Alfred - Stella Holmes - Helen Alfred - Louise Ecby - Anna Jo Taylor - Mary Williams -

Vivian Mathurin - Elvia & Crispo Pieternelle - Olivia Messiah - Lillie Auzenne - Rev. Jerry

Colbert - Dean St. Julian - Lynette Simmons - Frieda Berrotte - Robert St. Julian - Marvin

St. Julian - Angelica Battise - Ora Arceneaux - Corinth Hopson - Rolanda St. Julian-Paul -

Shantal King - Pamela Lyons - Daphne Diaz - Shontell Doyle – Regina St. Julian - Tina

White - William & Phyllis Breedlove - Placide Gustave - Lisa Charles - Mary Best - Lora

Mae Johnson - Carmen Vail - Howard Sampson - Bennie Gilbert - Henry Nichols - Vivian

Alfred - Fr. Jose Mundadan - Alton Singleton – Able Salazar - Mae Scott - Melanie Fizer -

Ladashia Berry - Billy Cazenave - Leona Trahan - Manuel Elizondo - Cathy Yaw - Leona

Eaglin - Deacon Steve Arceneaux, Jr. - Ronald Armstrong, Sr.—Joseph & Aline Norman -

Joyce Marks - Jack Arceneaux - Felix Arceneaux - Clyde Richards - Twayne & Monica

Boyd - Joan Dunbar - Rickey Bushnell - Toni Nichols - Mary Alice Singleton - Myrtis Rich-

ard - Mildred Cobb - Delbert Singleton - Betty Tillis - Anita St. Julian - Geneva Mohan -

Melissa Corley - Dolores Beauchamp - Arvia Stewart - Linda Sustaita - Omega Carr-

Singleton - Joyce Broussard - Lawrence Davis - Earline Norfleet - Carlton Joseph Guillory -

Willie Belton - The Alexander Family - Ashley Alexander - Diane Doucet - Luella Soileau -

Pamela Breeze - Reginald Thompson - Debora Arceneaux-Thomas - Madeline Rollins -

Antonius Kennedy - Aaron Burns - Zavion Gilbert - Alyssa Campos - Herbert Goudeau -

Janeen Moore – Linda Nichols-Magwood - Mae Randall - Allen Clark - Althomas Fretty. Jr.

- Patricia Baker-Smith - Judy Terry - Andrea Malbro - Derek J. Burris, Jr. - Rodes Briggs -

Kennard St. Julian - Anthony Rabbit - Robert Colbert - Jackie Colbert - Herbert Soileau -

Juanita Leday - Emily Dragustinovas

If you know of any other parishioners who are sick, please call the office to

add their names.

PARISH NEWS Paula Phillip’s Team will be serving Cake and Coffee and

Hot Dogs/Chili Dogs on Sunday, September 25, 2016 after

the 9:00 am Mass.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP! *************************************

Vera Dumas’ Team will be serving Cake and Coffee on

Sunday, October 2, 2016 after the 9:00 am Mass.

Sat. 09/24/16 5:00 p.m. For the unemployed, underemployed, homeless, helpless, hopeless, and hungry.

Sun. 09/25/16 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish

In Memory of Whitney Auzenne (D) by Lillie Auzenne

Tue. 09/27/16 7:30 a.m. Brittany Allen’s Birthday by Charlotte Allen

Wed. 09/28/16 7:30 a.m. For Family Healing by Debora Thomas

Thu 09/29/16 7:30 a.m. Joseph Bubby Leday (D) Vivian Alfred

Fri. 09/30/16 7:30 a.m. Quincy Thomas (D) by Kenneth, Raquel & Quincy J. Thomas

Sat. 10/01/16 5:00 p.m. Carlton Guillory (D) by Carla Johnson

PLEASE PRAY THE

ROSARY DAILY.

Our 2016 Weekly Sacrificial Gifts

2015 Average Weekly Contribution $ 3,653.00

Last Week’s Contribution $ 4,768.00

Last Week’s Expenses Paid $ 4,986.45

Weekly Income/( Deficit) $ (218.45)

Year to Date Contributions $ 143,573.00

Year to Date Expenses Paid $ 158,231.93

Year to Date Income/(Deficit) $ (14,658.93)

Envelopes Used 84 Avg. Per Envelope $56.76

42% usage of envelopes mailed to parishioners

Attendance at Masses 252

************************************

“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”

2016 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Already contributed to this year’s Diocesan Service Fund?

We thank you for your generosity and support of more than 60 min-

istries within our Archdiocese. Your gift is faith in action. If you

have not had the opportunity to donate to the Diocesan Services

Fund this year, please fill out a pew envelope or go visit

www.archgh.org/dsf. We all join in prayer that our faith and com-

mitment to others will always bear fruit in action.

2016 DSF Goal $ 19,540.00 Total families pledged 75 Total families paid in full 58

Total amount paid $ 13,347.50 DSF Goal Balance Due $ 6,192.50

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd- 3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23;

Ps 88:2-8; Lk 9:51-56

Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15;

Lk 9:57-62

Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or

Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51

Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5;

Ps 139:1-3, 7-10,

13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17;

Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91,

125, 130; Lk 10:17-24

Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-

8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 *******************************

THANK YOU!

We want to thank Fr. Linus

Akpan for spending this time

with us to celebrate the

Masses. We hope you will

continue to enjoy the rest of

your vacation. ************************************

ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL

CATHOLIC SCHOOL

HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (HSA)NEWS “We Can’t Hide that BLUE JAY

Pride” Join us as we celebrate our

SPIRIT week!

Homecoming Pep Rally,

Tues., Sept 27, 2 pm, School

Gym

Soccer Team home game,

Tuesday, Sept 27, 4:30 pm at

the Baytown Junior High field

Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A,

Thurs., Sept 29, 5:30-8 pm.

Enjoy fellowship! 20% of

sales will be sent to our HSA

Fund.

Please help us collect BOX-

TOPS. We can’t get enough

of them. You can drop them

off at the church office.

Thank you for being part of our

school.

LAY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Saturday, October 1, 2016 Sunday, October 2, 2016

Commentator: Lynette Thibodeaux Mary Norman

Altar Servers: Tyler Guillory, Blaise Richard Alex Duke, Andre Duke, Jaylon St. Julian

Eucharistic Ministers: Yvonne Auzenne, Leona Fretty Jacqueline Duke, Marc Morris, Myrtis Richard

Proclaimers of the Word: Megan Southall Marvin St. Julian, Mary Mitchell

Hospitality Ministers: Leslie Thibodeaux, Larry Auzenne, Clarence Washington, Gloria Colbert, Judy Terry,

Frank Singleton Marvin & Gale Collins, Diana Alfred

Annual Bazaar

October 9, 2016

Please put your name on the sign-up sheets in the vesti-

bule to indicate where and what time you want to volun-

teer for the Bazaar. Please continue to sell your raffle

tickets and turn in your stubs and money. Remember the

raffle proceeds are an important part of our Bazaar prof-

its. We ask parishioners to come out Friday, Sept. 30th

at 5 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 1st at 10 a.m. to prepare

the grounds for the Bazaar, set up booths, and clean the

hall kitchen. See the Bazaar Update insert.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

Bingo - November 5, 2016 **********************************

ANNUAL BAZAAR SILENT

AUCTION DONATION

REQUEST We need auction items such as

housewares, electronics, tickets,

sporting goods, jewelry, etc. for the

Bazaar’s Silent Auction on October

9th. If you would like to donate,

please contact Vera Dumas, 281-

426-5070 or Charlotte Allen, 281-

421-7042. Your support is truly

appreciated. *********************************

BAZAAR SWEET BOOTH The Altar Society is once again in

need of donations for the Bazaar

Sweet Booth. We are in need of

cakes, pies, popcorn balls, cookies,

candy apples, brownies, candy, and

anything sweet. If you have any

questions, please see any Altar So-

ciety member. ********************

CCE UPDATE Classes will be held on Wednesday,

September 28, 2016 from 6:00 pm -

7:30 pm. For more information,

please contact Vivian Alfred, 713-

376-5880. ***********************************

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS CARIBBEAN CATHOLIC

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016

9 a.m. - 12 Noon

St. Dominic Center

Morkovsky Hall, Room 204

2403 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, TX 77021-2098 Bring your favorite Breakfast Dish.

Bring your family; invite your

friends and relatives. For more in-

formation call 832-455-5365.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY

Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph did consecrate domestic life by thy ineffable virtues: grant that we, with

the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of The Holy Fam-

ily and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

****************

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, creator and ruler of the universe, in every age you call

men and women to develop and use their gifts for the good of others.

With St. Joseph as our guide, we pray for an increase in vocations to the Church and especially to the Josephite Fathers and Brothers.

Amen.

JUBILEE CELEBRATION October 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Corpus Christi Church, 9900 Stella Link Rd., Houston Join the Archdiocesan celebration of priests, Sisters, and Brothers,

who have lived 25, 50, 60 or 75 years of the vowed life or ordained

ministry. It is a wonderful opportunity for us all to show support

and prayers for our priests and religious. ****************************************************************************

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH

Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Church Novena Prayer Service to St. Francis of Assisi

Sept. 25, 2016 - Oct. 2, 2016

For more information, please see the flyer on the bulletin board.

Holy Family Catholic Church—McNair, Texas

A Josephite Parish

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON

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