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211 Present Street, Missouri City, TX 77489, Phone: 281-969-7236 |Weekly Bulletin Vol. 16 No. 26 June 30, 2013 7th Sunday of period of Apostles CHURCH SCHEDULE July 3rd, Wednesday: Dukrana of St. Thomas Holy Mass Sunday: 9:00 AM (Malayalam) Holy Mass @ 7 :00 PM (No English Mass until Sept 1st, Sunday) Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM Friday: 7:00 PM Novena to St. Joseph, our patron Saint Saturday: 9:00 AM Novena to our Mother of Perpetual Help Eucharistic Adoration & Night Vigil Every 1st Friday Starting with the Holy Mass @ 7:00 PM Confession Before and after weekday Masses Charismatic Prayer on Saturdays Adult’s Prayer: at Bl. JP II Home @ 5:00 PM Kids’ Prayer: @ 5:00 PM Jesus Youth Prayer : @ 5:00 PM CCE Classes (No CCE classes until Sept 1st, Sunday) Contact Information Office: 281-969-7236 Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jacob Christy Tel: 281 904 6622 Email: [email protected] Trustees: Augustine Vaniapurackal - 832-692-3456 John Babu - 832-520-9500 Jose Uthirakulath - 832-233-1480 Joy Chencheril - 832-577-6375 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” Luke 13:24 Parish Council Rev. Fr. Jacob Christy (Vicar) 281 904 6622 1. Augustine Vaniapurackal -Trustee & ward member - St. Agnes-Lake Olympia & Lake Shore 832-692-3456 2. John Babu -Trustee 832-520-9500 3. Jose Uthirakulathu -Trustee 832-233-1480 4. Joy Chencheril -Trustee & ward member - St. Sebastian- Alief, Sugar Land, Katy 832-577-6375 5. Lisamma Joseph - Ward member - St. Antony's - Stafford 832-576-2136 6. Sunil Kurian - Ward member - St. Augustine-Sugar Land & Missouri City 281-450-4669 7. Vinoy Kurian - Ward member - St. Elizabeth - Riverstone & Colony Lakes 832-886-2566 8. Biju George-Ward member -St. Mathew-New Territory, Telfair, Sugar Land, Avalon Villages 832-455-9005 9. George Joseph - Ward member - St. George - Sharpstown & Westbury 281-844-0048 10. James Viruthukulangara-Ward member -St. Alphonsa-Sienna, Missouri City North, Alvin 713-530-8026 11. Bobby Joseph - Ward member - St. Thomas – Creek Stone 713-972-2620 12. Roychen Joseph - Ward member - Blessed Chavara-North Shore & Spring 713-478-9573 13. Bose Kurian - Nominated member 832-545-0054 14. Jose Manakalathil - Nominated member 281-731-4570 15. Salby Vincent - Nominated member 281-818-3733 Saint Joseph, 16. Sabeena Roncy - Nominated member 832-475-9962 17. Stacy Ouseph - Nominated member 832-453-5260 our Patron saint, 18. Anoop Kudakasseril - CCE staff member 832-684-5392 19. Geo Thayil - SJYAL member 281-630-8185 Pray for us! 20. Manju Maliekkal - Church Organizations 832-656-6335 21. Rev. Sr. Alphin MSMI - Pastoral Services 832-287-2926 22. Paul Joseph - Pastoral Council member 281-728-3222 23. Jessy Kurian - Pastoral Council member 281-857-6572 OFFERTORY “Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2Cor 9:7 Building Fund Weekly/Monthly Contribution June 16, 2013 Sunday $ 1100.00 $ 4057.00 June 23, 2013 Sunday $ 1000.00 $ 2858.00 Liturgical Calendar, June 30, 2013 June 30, Sunday: 7th Sunday of Apostles ALTAR SERVERS 1st Reading: Is 5:8-17 ( 5:8-25) The Holy God shows himself holy by righteousness 2nd Reading: 1Cor 15:58-16:4,13,14 (15:58-16:24) In the Lord your labor is not in July 7, Sunday vain Gospel: Lk 13:22-30 (13:22-35) Enter through the narrow door Malayalam Mass @ 9:00 AM July 01, Monday 1st Reading: Gal 2:15-21 A person is justified through faith in Jesus Christ Sam Kurian Gospel: Mk 9:17-27 (9:14-29) All things can be done for the one who believes July 02, Tuesday 1st Reading: Gal 1:6-10 There is no other Gospel but Christ Kurian Pannapara Gospel: Mk 9:38-41 Whoever is not against us is for us July 03, Wednesday; Dukrana of St. Thomas Apostle; Holy Mass @ 7:00 PM 1st Reading: Eph 2:19-22 Apostles and Prophets are the foundation and Christ Jesus the corner-stone LECTORS Gospel: Jn 20:24-29 My Lord and my God July 04, Thursday; Feast of St. Anthony of Padua 1st Reading: 2Cor 1:8-11 God consoles us in all our afflictions July 7, Sunday Gospel: Lk 16:1-10 The parable of the dishonest manager July 05, Friday; First Friday, All Night Vigil and Eucharistic Adoration 1st Reading: Rom 8:28-39 Who will seperate us from the love of Christ? Malayalam Mass @ 9:00 AM Gospel: Mt 10:37-42 (10:37-11:15) The cost of discipleship and reaward July 06, Saturday; Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles 1st Reading: Gal 3:10-14 Righteous man lives by faith Gospel: Lk 9:37-43 Jesus casts out the evil rules for christian life 1st reading: Prince Mundanathadathil July 07, Sunday: 1st Sunday of period of Kaitha 2nd reading: Beena Mathew 1st Reading: Act 5:12-16 ( 5:12-32) The Apostles heal many 2nd Reading: 2Cor 1:8-14 (1 Cor.1:9-16 + 2 Cor. 1:8-14) You be united in the same mind and the same purpose No English Mass until Sept 1st, Sunday Gospel: Lk 14:7-14 (14:1-14) The mentality of the disciples Read this bulletin online: www.stjosephhouston.org | Published by: Rev. Fr. Jacob Christy ( Vicar, St Joseph Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Missouri City, TX ) | June 30, 2013 Enter through the narrow door . What does the image of a door say to us about the kingdom of God? Jesus' story about the door being shut to those who come too late sug- gests they had offended their host and deserved to be excluded. It was customary for teachers in Jesus' time to close the door on tardy students and not allow them back for a whole week in order to teach them a les- son in discipline and faithfulness. Jesus told this story in response to the question of who will make it to heaven. Many rabbis held that all Israel would be saved, except for a few blatant sinners who excluded them- selves! After all, they were specially chosen by God when he estab- lished a covenant with them. Jesus doesn't directly answer the question, however; but his response is nonetheless unsettling on two counts: First, Jesus surprised his listeners by saying that one's membership as a covenanted people does not automatically mean entry into the kingdom of God. Second, Jesus asserts that many from the gentile nations would enter God's kingdom. God's invitation is open to Jew and Gentile alike. But Jesus warns that we can be excluded if we do not strive to enter by the narrow door . What did Jesus mean by this expression? The door which Jesus had in mind was Himself. I am the door; if any one enters by Me, he will be saved (John 10:9). Through the cross Jesus opens the way for us to enter into his kingdom. But we must follow Jesus in the way of the cross. Jesus invites us to understand the real nature of discipleship and its challenges. He reveals the hard fact that our personal actions will determine our eternal destiny. It does not mean that eternal life is im- possible, but each person has to make every effort getting into God’s Kingdom. Jesus says that many would make efforts to enter into Heaven, but they will not succeed since they would not be strong enough in their faith and persevere. The word strive can also be translated agony . To enter the kingdom of God one must struggle against the forces of temptation and whatever would hinder us from doing the will of God (even apa- thy, indifference, and compromise). At the end of today’s Gospel the concept of ‘narrow door’ is shifted to the heavenly banquet. In the Book of Isaiah we read about God’s promise of Redemption and Restoration of Israel. The prophet says that God would bring Israel’s descendents back from the east and from the west, the north and the south (Isaiah 43:5- 6). He recommends His listeners to make every effort to do the Will of God and put into practice Jesus’ teach- ings. The parable of the ‘Narrow Door’ is a stern warning to repentance and transformation into Christ-like per- sons. The good news is that we do not struggle alone. God is with us and his grace is sufficient! As we strive side by side for the faith of the gospel (Phil. 1:27) Jesus assures us of complete victory! 1st Friday Night Vigil & Adoration On Next Friday, July 05, 2013, After 7:00 PM Holy Mass We incorporate the powerful spiritual weapons such as the sacraments of Holy Mass and Reconciliation, the power of the mysteries of the holy Rosary, the Chap- let of Divine Mercy at 3:00AM, the Stations of the Cross, and other prayers while we adore Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament with enough quiet time to Listen to the Holy Spirit. These Vigils are powerful. Please do come and join us. God Bless! Read this bulletin online: www.stjosephhouston.org | Published by: Rev. Fr. Jacob Christy ( Vicar, St Joseph Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Missouri City, TX ) | June 30, 2013 PARISH CALENDAR IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS TO REMEMBER July - August July 3rd, Wednesday: Dukrana of St. Thomas Holy Mass @ 7 :00 PM July 31, August 1 &2 Vacation Bible School September Sept 21st, Saturday Onam Celebration - Onasadhya and Cultural Program at St.