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Continued on Pg. 8 Temporary Office Hours: Monday & Thursday: 9:30-4:30 p.m. 7810 Cypresswood Drive Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:30 –8:30 p.m. Spring, Texas 77379-7101 Friday: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office: 281-370-3401 Saturday: 11-1 p.m. www.silcc.org Fax: 281-605-1640 WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA Flocknote: Keep in touch with us via email or text. Parish Updates instantly. Text SILCC to 84576 or visit us at Flocknote.com/stignatiusofloyola4 YouTube: See our Live-stream Masses on our YouTube channel. Search for St. Ignatius Loyola Spring on YouTube and subscribe. Facebook: Visit us on Facebook for our Live stream Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia Rev. Justin Cormie of liturgical events. See liturgy page for more information. @ignatiusloyolacc Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor Parochial Vicar WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ PASTORAL OFFICE/ OFICINA PASTORAL HORARIO DE LITURGIA Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon Monday– Friday: 9 a.m. Daily Mass (Also on Live-stream) Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon Wednesday: Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon 6:45 p.m. Mass Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon Saturday: Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon 5:15 p.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) Sunday: Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon 7:30 a.m. Mass Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations 10 a.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) Kristin Garcia Office Manager 12:30 p.m. Misa (Español– transmisión en vivo) Lisa Kubis Business Manager 5:15 p.m. Mass RECONCILIATION Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and Betty Keller Receptionist Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Ryan Bearer Receptionist LITURGY OF THE HOURS Karen Garcia Receptionist Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m. Please check our website for most recent schedule. Juan Velasco Facilities Manager See our livestream Masses via Facebook, YouTube, & Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant Parish Website. Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA Office of Liturgy and Sacraments Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate Fr. Norbert & Fr. Justin will be celebrating the Kenneth Anicete Coordinator of Liturgy following Mass Intentions this coming week. Andrew Sayler Director of Music Monday, October 12 Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music Danny Barrera (+) Tuesday, October 13 Office of Formation Rita Swanteck (+) Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate Wednesday, October 14 Chris Osgood Director of Youth Ministries Samantha Strahan (+) Alyssa Vijil Co. Dir. of Youth Ministries Theresa Burnett (LVG) Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem. Thursday, October 15 Bernarda Torres (+) Gracia Avila Admin Assistant Friday, October 16 Early Childhood Center Roger & Mark Langenheim (+) Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood Keith & Rochelle Barker (LVG) Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood Saturday, October 17 Office of Social Services James J. Furlong, Jr. (+) Ascención Amado Director of Social Services Sunday, October 18 Patricia Serrano (+) Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses. Isadro & Labao Families (+) Pro Populo Ross Brezovsky (LVG) Thomas Jacob Toranto, IV (+)

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE Sunday/ October 17-18th Saturday/ Sunday/ Sunday/ Sunday/ Domingo Twenty Ninth Sunday Sábado Domingo Domingo Domingo 12:30 p.m. in Ordinary Time 5:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:15 p.m. Baptism: Chen Español

Presider Fr. Jorge Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Homilist Fr. Jorge Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Deacons Vines; Olivier; Vines, Glueck; Mouton; Chen; Mouton Olivier Glueck Mouton Olivier; Vines FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS

Sign up today for our Parish Online Giving Option. Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make Diocesan Services Fund 2020 changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134 *Parish Goal $300,000.00 Or donate via text by texting any amount to *Total Amount Pledged $238,869.00 281-801-4940. *Total Amount Paid $221,737.38 You will receive a link to begin the process. If you prefer, *Total Number of Participants 928 you may also mail your donations to the parish office. *Total Number of Households 4374 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379 *Average Participant Pledge $460.39 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($78,262.62) Sent to Build Community *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($61,131.00) Loan Redemption *Percent Paid 74.00% *(through 8/15/2020) Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in *Beginning Loan Balance need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/ $6,025,000.00 *Principal Payments Ignite Campaign $2,057,379.00 *Parish Goal $1,880,235.00 If you are new to the parish or *Remaining Loan Balance *Total Amount Pledged $23,655.00 have not made a pledge and $3,967,613.00 *Total Amount Paid $11,344.32 wish to do so, please contact *Interest Payments *Total Number of Participants 8 Ron Svoboda. $565,429.00 *Total Number of Households 4026 Parish Financial Information *Average Participant Pledge $2,957.00 September Faith Direct $116,336.56 *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($1,856,580.00) September 20th: $9,382.00 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($1,868,890.68) September 27th: $9,413.50 *Percent Paid 0.99% October 4th: $ 11,068.00

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com ANNO UNC EM ENTS Weddin Banns Please pray for the following couples: Matthew Horaist & Lindsey Andrus Steven Doan & Allison Nguyen Servando Mancilla & Hortencia Martinez Joshua Garcia & Alexandra Armas

Welcome Newly Baptized Lucy Agnes Ostermann Chole Taylor Szymczak Sophia Higginbotham Belva Gianny Tsazap Nguimdo Andrea Noy Ngoumnai Nguimdo Eric Hans Benjamin

In Memoriam Nelly Duin, mother of Robert “Bobby” Duin Phillip Johnson, Sr., husband of Mary Lynn Johnson Kro er Community Evelyn Wendt Rewards Rita Salinas, Mother of Maria Parker ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA John D. Tufo, Sr., father of CATHOLIC CHURCH NPO Cheryl Niman #MU867 Angela Perez, mother of Peter Perez Giving More Back to the Jerry Flores Community! Please know that our counselors Kroger Community Rewards are ready to support you and your makes fundraising easy. All you family. have to do is shop at Kroger and Given the importance of current swipe your Plus Card! Log into your Kroger Rewards account and COVID-19 precautions, we are go to Account Summary. Then add offering both in-office and online St. Ignatius to your Community. therapy sessions through webcam or phone. For details and appointments, call 844-295-3167 or visit MyParishCounseling.com/silcc Also visit our Facebook page for Did you know your purchases can make a free livestream support sessions difference? AmazonSmile donates to 1. Visit the weblink: at www.facebook.com/ galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Parish rejoicecounseling when you do your shopping at 2. Create a login. smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0149753. 3. View and update Family information.

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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com THIS WEEK’S READING Sunday, Oct 11, 2020 among church leaders, but the promised Holy Spirit remains with TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME us. Pray for peaceful resolution of differences, in church and in Seek wisdom’s light society. If we learned nothing else this year, it’s that circumstances TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46 change. Societies come together and shatter apart. Wellness (469). “If you are guided by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” comes and goes. Markets rise and fall. War and peace exchange Thursday, Oct 15, 2020 places. We climb up and down the ladder of success. If we’re MEMORIAL OF TERESA OF JESUS, VIRGIN, wise, we learn what Saint Paul observed: Spiritual flexibility beats DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH insisting and resisting. Today the Rosary’s Luminous Mysteries Seek some mystic reform guide us to wisdom: Partner with the Holy Spirit, trust grace to Today we honor one of the great women of the church, Saint supply what’s needed, seek the Kingdom’s paradox, recognize Teresa of Ávila, also known as Teresa of Jesus. Teresa’s life Jesus in the faces of the poor, and know that God is present at seemed rather routine on the surface—she was a cloistered nun every table. in the 1500s. But as her mystical encounters with Jesus emerged, TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Philippians 4:12-14, along with her desire for a simpler, less “worldly” way of being, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 (142). “I know how to live in humble she began to write about the spiritual life and advocated for circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance.” reform of her religious order, against strong opposition. Declared Monday, Oct 12, 2020 a doctor of the church in 1970, Teresa’s reforms and enduring The past calls us to a more just future spiritual insights still carry weight. What reform, small or large, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated in many communities to can you work toward today that can help bring about peace and honor Native Americans and their histories and cultures. Today is spiritual growth for yourself and others? also a U.S. federal holiday, Columbus Day. Many want the former TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54 to replace the latter, while others are dismayed by the growing (470). “Woe to you, scholars of the law! You have taken away the key trend. We can acknowledge the complicity of colonial church of knowledge.” leaders in the exploitation and abuse of native peoples (though Friday, Oct 16, 2020 there were notable exceptions like Bartolomé de las Casas). At MEMORIAL OF MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE, the same time, we can work to right those wrongs in the present VIRGIN and forge a more just future together, building the reign of God Put your heart into it here and now. From stained glass windows to tattoos, the Sacred Heart of Jesus TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1; has been an enduring, powerful symbol to many people from all Luke 11:29-32 (467). “Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, walks of life. In the 17th century, particular attention to the heart so will the Son of Man be to this generation.” of Jesus began to be promoted. Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque, a Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020 French Visitation nun, had a special tenderness for Jesus’ Sacred Ponder the mystery Heart and often shared her prayers and visions of it. In the heart For centuries the Catholic Church has honored Mary in both May of Jesus—imaged as pierced with thorns, flames, and a cross and October. So perhaps it wasn’t surprising that Our Lady of atop—she experienced the burning love of Christ for all people Fatima reportedly began to appear once a month to three and the trust that Jesus held all of our joys and suffering in his children in Portugal in 1917—beginning on May 13 and ending heart. With Margaret Mary, what joys and sufferings might we on this day, October 13. On the last day, with more than 70,000 entrust to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? people gathered in anticipation, many reported seeing an unusual TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7 heavenly phenomenon that has been called the “dance of the (471). “In Christ we were . . . chosen.” sun.” Ponder today what Pope John Paul II identified as Fatima’s Saturday, Oct 17, 2020 significance: “conversion and repentance, the nucleus of the MEMORIAL OF IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH, BISHOP, message of the gospel.” MARTYR TODAY'S READINGS: Galatians 5:1-6; Luke 11:37-41 Journey with courage (468). “Through the Spirit, by faith, we await the hope of Map the distance between Antioch, Syria, and Rome: 3,716 righteousness.” kilometers, 39 hours by car—without traffic. Now imagine Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020 traveling that distance in chains around the year 107, with hungry MEMORIAL OF CALLISTUS I, POPE, MARTYR lions awaiting your arrival. Even with all that, Ignatius of Differences of opinion are nothing new Antioch, approaching a brutal martyrdom, writes from the road Callistus I was elected pope by the clergy and laity of Rome in to the Ephesians: “I do not issue orders to you, as if I were some 217. The election results did not sit well with that election’s great person. For though I am bound for His name, I am not yet runner-up, Hippolytus. The two men disagreed on church perfect in Jesus Christ.” His focus is on the privilege of dying for doctrine and Hippolytus accused Callistus of leniency in God’s glory: “Being blessed in the greatness and fullness of enforcing church rules. Callistus’ tolerance imitated Jesus’ God,” he sends readers “abundant happiness through Jesus compassion but Hippolytus did not see it that way. He became Christ, and His undefiled joy.” Call on Ignatius when you face the the first anti-pope in church history, a schism that lasted 18 years. really frightful realities life confronts us with at times. Eventually, Hippolytus reconciled with the church but not before TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 12:8-12 (472). “I Callistus I was martyred in a local Roman disturbance in 222. have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the This piece of history is a reminder that differences will occur saints.”

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com LITURGY St. Ignatius is open for public Masses with a limited seating capacity maintaining physical distancing. All are required to wear a face mask and use hand sanitizer before entering the worship space. Your temperature will be taken prior to entrance.

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is dispensed: We hope you will join us for the celebration of Holy Eucharist. If you are able to attend Mass on a weekday, please consider doing so to leave Sunday for those who are unable to attend during the week. • Those who are at risk due to age or medical conditions are urged to stay at home and join in the Mass through live streaming. • Those who are ill are to remain at home. See our weekday 9 a.m. Mass, Saturday 5:15 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m., & 12:30 p.m. on Livestream via Facebook, our Parish Website, and YouTube. Help us celebrate the Church’s autumn harvest! Let us build a shrine to honor those who live in God’s Kingdom! During the months of October and November, as North Americans, we celebrate the harvest festival. As Church, we celebrate the harvest of souls especially with the Feast of All Souls. For the Church, the harvest is an intense scriptural image of the Paschal Mystery. You are invited to bring pictures of deceased members of your family and friends or images of favorite saints and place them on the risers of the altar in the Narthex. The shrine will be blessed at 9:00 a.m. Mass on Monday, November 2, All Souls Day.

Please label your pictures so that the other members of the community will know who they are and when they made their ascent to the Kingdom of God.

JOHN DOE Returned to the Father April 3, 1991

Place your name and telephone number on the back of the picture or on the bottom of the statue to make sure it is returned to the proper owner.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD ELEMENTARY YOUTH MINISTRY

St. Ignatius of Loyola Early Childhood Center is open. Check out our NEW K-5 faith formation series, “Christ in Us.” THIS WEDNESDAY Limited spaces are still available. www.sadlier.com/religion/ Safety protocols are in place and christ-in-us-parish-edition Wed, October 14th, 5:30 p.m. in line with the CDC, State & Facebook and Instagram Live Archdiocese.Contact Kathy or Games and Prizes Knowledge drop by the deacons Donna for more information at Limited Spaces Still Available! 281-370-3401. Register your child for in person or All JH and HS families online classes. invited to tune in for a fun Go online and Visit night. silcc.org/formation-registration For more information contact [email protected]

Youth Hospitality Ministers Serve at Sunday Evening Mass Video Training available Scan QR to register

The Pumpkin Prayer Open my mind so that I can learn Email [email protected] with about you. any questions. Cut off the top of the pumpkin. Take away my sins and forgive me for the wrong that I do. Clean out the inside. Saturday October 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Open my eyes so that I see Your love. Cut out the eyes. I am sorry for turning up my nose to somethings You have given me. Bring your own pumpkin to Bring your family and drive Cut out the nose. display beginning Friday thru the Sexton Parking Lot to view the display of Open my mouth to spread Your October 23, until before Saturday Evening Mass. good news. Jack-o-lanterns created by the Carving can be Halloween Cut out the mouth. community. Candy and or All Saints themed or goodies will be passed out by Let Your light shine in me, so anything in-between! St Ignatius Staff . others can see. Place a candle inside the pumpkin. Have a Happy & Safe Halloween!

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ADULT / YOUNG ADULT SACRAMENTS INFANT BAPTISM We invite you to attend the two required sessions for both parents. Godparents are encouraged to attend as well. Our next (online) sessions will be November 2nd & 9th Contact [email protected] for information.

Kathy Schaefer RCIA NEW Adult Formation Program Director of Early Childhood Center 7 Years & Older Tues 10-11:30 a.m. | Thurs 7-8:30pm [email protected] We welcome you to the Catholic Church and look Join us this fall for Faithful, our new Hello, I am Kathy Schaefer. My forward to sharing our adult formation program. Faithful is husband and I have belonged to the faith with you! If you have not been built around the same essential parish since 1991. I have worked with baptized Catholic or are seeking questions taught in our religious MDO/Early Childhood Center for communion and confirmation please education curriculum so that families 22+ years, as well as the Formation contact us at [email protected] can journey together through their department for over 25 years. I love faith formation year. Faithful is a great the children and love working with MARRIAGE review of (or introduction to) essential our parish staff and families. This is Engaged couples are Catholic teachings, and a wonderful my second home and I am blessed to encouraged to attend way to rediscover the beauty of our be a part this faith community. an orientation at least faith. Register online at 6 months prior to your www.silcc.org/fall-2020 desired date and not set any dates prior to meeting with clergy. Contact [email protected] for information regarding our orientation sessions.

VOCATIONS

Is God calling you?

Contact [email protected] for information about upcoming programs for those discerning religious vocations as a priest, deacon, or religious sister.

For more information on Sacraments please visit silcc.org/sacraments

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SILCC Disaster Readiness Team To participate contact Michael Strathman or Mary Wright at [email protected] The team will need your help in the various areas such as muck and gut, tarping/boarding, shelter, supplies, transportation, etc. To learn more visit our webpage: www.silcc.or /outreach All training is free and online now!

We invite you to participate in our regular collection of non-perishable food items in our NAM FOOD BOX located outside the Outreach Office MON-THU 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and during weekend Mass schedule.

ST. IGNATIUS OUTREACH OFFICE IS HERE FOR YOU! Visit our webpage to learn more about our ministries, projects, and services: www.silcc.or /outreach For opportunities to volunteer, email Ascención Amado at [email protected] or call 281-370-3401 ext. 4606.

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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com COMMUNITY LIFE Legion of Mary "ZOOM MEETINGS" Please join us remotely every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. to Pray the Holy Rosary and the prayer of our Lady; the Magnificat "Catena Legionis" Please request the ZOOM Meeting ID @ Fostering Faith, Fellowship, Friendship, Family and Fun Among [email protected] Mothers Welcoming all moms, no matter where you are in Legion of Mary is a Catholic organization that exists for the season of Motherhood. From rosary night and book the glory of God through the holiness of its members. It study to meal trains, play dates, and mom's night out. We involves praying and working within our parish support one another through our vocation of Catholic community as we support the loving work of Christ’s motherhood and our faith journey -- and, of course, Church. Activities include acts of prayer and mercy. building lifelong friendships along the way. We are currently holding all meetings and events virtually Cub Scout Pack 1325 until further notice. Please email [email protected] Cub Scout Pack 1325 offers adventures for boys in for more information or to join our ministry. kindergarten through fifth grade. Our year is full of fun activities, camping, outdoor skills and leadership opportunities. We are currently meeting outdoors on Mondays and working on at-home projects. For more information, contact our Pack leaders at [email protected] Blood Drive: The St. Ignatius off campus Blood Drive will take place throughout October. Our goal is at least 20 donations and donations can be made at the Champions Neighborhood Center (CNC) of the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center which is located at 6935 FM 1960 W, Houston, TX 77069 as well as other locations that can be accessed using the link https://www.giveblood.org/where-to-donate/find-a- location-to-donate/. Please provide sponsor code # 3491 to credit St. Ignatius. If you can, give the life-saving gift of a Blood Donation.

Knights of Columbus Council 10861 Announcements Upcoming Schedule: Fourth Degree Exemplification Ceremony – Oct. 17 at St. Maximilian Kolbe; Zoom Council Meeting – Oct. 20; Annual Memorial Mass - Wednesday, Oct. 28. MEET THE ADMIN. STAFF Find us online: Check out our Council website MEMBERS at www.kofc10861.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/knights10861 for updates on Hi! My name is Lisa Kubis. I have been charitable opportunities, event updates and the Into the the Business Manager here at St. Breach video series. Ignatius of Loyola for 12 years. I Join the Knights: All Catholic men are encouraged to manage the financial activities of the join the Knights of Columbus. It’s never been easier to parish. I provide resources, guidelines join your fellow Catholic gentlemen through the new and support to our staff and ministries online Exemplification. The new exemplification is open regarding all financial aspects to ensure to the whole family. adherence to Archdiocesan guidelines as Contact [email protected] for more Lisa Kubis well as to generally accepted accounting information. Business Manager principles and standards. I am also the Need a prayer?: Email [email protected] to be 281-290-4611 main contact for questions and added to our Council’s prayer list. [email protected] assistance regarding Faith Direct.

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“If indeed ‘the just ordering of society and of the state is a central responsibility of politics,’ the Church ‘cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice.’”1 So writes Pope Francis, quoting Pope Benedict XVI. Our nation faces many political challenges that demand well-in How Can Catholic Social TeachingHelp Guide Our - formed moral choices: Participation? • In the words of Pope Francis, “progress in building a people in Physician-assisted suicide peace, justice and fraternity depends on four principles related to • constant tensions present in every social reality. These derive from • the pillars of the Church’s social doctrine, which serve as ‘primary and funda- mental parameters of reference for interpreting and evaluating social phenomena.’”3 The four principles include the dignity of the human person, the common • good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. Taken together, these principles provide a moral framework for Catholic engagement in advancing • what we have called a “consistent ethic of life” (Living the Gospel of Life, no. 22). • Economic policies that fail to prioritize the needs of poor people, at home and abroad •

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Catholic voters should use Catholic teaching to examine candidates’ positions on issues and should consider candidates’ integrity, philosophy, and performance. It is important for all citizens “to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affil- iation WhyDoestheChurchTeachAbout Issues or mere self-interest” (USCCB, Living the Gospel of Life, no. 33). Affecting Public Policy? The following summary of the four principles highlights several themes of Catholic social teaching for special consideration: these include human rights and responsibilities, respect for work and the rights ofworkers, care for God’screation, and the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable.4 The Dignity of the Human Person Human life is sacred because every person is created in the image and

trine of the Church. Every human being “must always be understood in

WhointheChurchShouldParticipatein Political Life? In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. As Catholics, we should be guided more by our moral convictions than by our attach- ment to any political party or interest group. In today’s environment, Catholics may feel politically disenfranchised, sensing that no party and few candidates fully be inspired by the awareness of the primacy of each human share our comprehensive commitment to being over society.”5

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Would you like to help the Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. Diocese of Lake Charles? Practice civil dialogue. The Diocese of Lake Charles create a In their statement on Forming Consciences new process for tracking future for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic donations of supplies through the use bishops remind Catholics that we are of a form so that they will be called to engage in charitable, respectful informed of what items are being and civil dialogue during election collected, estimate delivery date, season. In a culture that is dominated location, etc. the form may be found by "partisan attacks, sound bites and using the following link: http:// media hype," the Church calls for "a catholiccharitiesacadiana.org/catholic- different kind of political charities-southwest-louisiana engagement" (no. 14). They also have set up a simple Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to Amazon Donation list that will be access resources on civil dialogue and shipped to the Diocese of Lafayette on how our faith calls us to engage designated for Catholic Charities of during election season and beyond. Southwest Louisiana. Please use the following link to access the list of items to donate. https://www.amazon.com/hz/ wishlist/ls/3GD6RRQUS0UKWP They have also indicated the best way to support their efforts at this time is through a monetary donation or by purchasing supplies through their Amazon Page. Finally the Dioceses of Lake Charles has also asked that any volunteers who wish to go to the region to assist in the recovery to please wait until such time as the region’s infrastructure is recovered.

Matthew Kelly coming Virtual to you! We are excited to announce that, for the first time in ten years, author and speaker Matthew Kelly has created a new event titled Amazing Possibilities.

This virtual event will feature a live, interactive Q&A with Matthew Kelly himself. Matthew will also lead you through an interactive Dream Session – something he has led countless businesses through in the professional world, but never to this scale! The Texas Catholic Herald is th Join us on Thursday, November 5 at 8PM EST. To purchase a ticket, please excited to share a new way to visit DynamicCatholic.com/AMP. You’ll also receive an event pack containing Matthew Kelly’s event exclusive book, Amazing Possibilities, shipped directly to view our award-winning content! your door! You’ll receive email access to the event before it starts. Our new issues will now be available to Incredible things happen when you collaborate with God. Come join us! view online, just like the print version! Read all our content from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, your favorite writers Did you know the Archdiocese has a podcast channel? and columnists, local, state and national Get audio versions of Messages of Hope reflections, talks from this summer's headlines, as well as interesting stories Café Catholica, and more. Just search for "Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston" from around the world and the in your favorite podcast app. Vatican. https://www.archgh.org/

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Ministerio de Sacristanes Necesitamos su ayuda para continuar con este ministerio. El cuidado diligente con el que hemos lavado y planchado los purificadores y corporales fomenta y expresa nuestro deseo de estar abiertos a las gracias que Dios le da a su Iglesia en cada celebración de la Eucaristía. Por favor únanse a este Ministerio y ayuden a proporcionar este servicio tan especial. Para mas información, contacte: [email protected] o llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-370-3401

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ALREDEDOR DE LA ARCHIDIÓCESIS Conferencia Anual de Ministerio Hispano ¡Reserva la Fecha! Conferencia Anual de Ministerio Hispano 2020 (Virtual) Familia, Símbolo de Paz y Amor: Iglesia doméstica, donde habita Dios "Porque donde hay dos o tres reunidos en mi Nombre, estoy presente" en medio de ellos” Mateo 18:20 Miércoles 2, 9, 16, 23 y 30 de septiembre de 2020, 7:00 p.m. Invitamos a todos los líderes parroquiales, grupos laicos, sacerdotes, diáconos, comunidades religiosas, jóvenes adultos y a todos aquellos que se encuentran llevando a cabo el cuidado pastoral de los Hispanos Católicos en la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston a la Conferencia Anual del Ministerio Hispano. Se ofrecerán conferencias en línea de formación y recursos en español, bilingües, y en inglés donde los participantes obtendrán herramientas que les ayudarán en el acompañamiento y trabajo pastoral que desempeñan en su comunidad parroquial, institución, o grupo. ¡CONSEJERIA GRATIS PARA SU FAMILIA! A raíz del coronavirus estamos viviendo un periodo de mucho estrés. Caridades Católicas cuenta con consejeros bilingües que pueden ayudarle durante este periodo de la pandemia. Llame a la línea de Salud Mental de Caridades Católicas de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. para solicitar el servicio y un consejero le devolverá la llamada en 24 horas. El numero a llamar es 713-874-6590 y el servicio es gratuito.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com LECTURA Domingo, Oct 11, 2020 VIGÉSIMO OCTAVO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Busca la luz de la sabiduría Si no aprendimos nada más este año, es que las circunstancias cambian. Las sociedades se forman y se rompen. El bienestar viene y va. Los mercados suben y bajan. La guerra y la paz intercambian lugares. Subimos y bajamos la escalera del éxito. Si somos inteligentes, aprendemos lo que San Pablo observó: La flexibilidad espiritual vence a la insistencia y a la resistencia. Hoy los Misterios Luminosos del Rosario nos guían hacia la sabiduría: Asociarnos con el Espíritu Santo, confiar en la gracia para que aporte lo necesario, buscar la paradoja del Reino, reconocer a Jesús en el rostro de los pobres, y saber que Dios está presente en todas las mesas. LECTURAS PARA HOY: Isaías 25:6-10a; Filipenses 4:12-14, 19-20; Mateo 22:1-14 (142). "Sé cómo vivir en circunstancias humildes; también sé cómo vivir con abundancia". ¿Quiere estudiar la Biblia y compartir con amigos conocidos y por conocer? Ministerio de Hospitalidad Únase a nuestro Grupo de Biblia Virtual, todos los viernes a las La celebración publica de misa y sacramentos requiere 10:30 a.m. Envíe un email a [email protected] para muchas manos y corazones dispuestos. mayor información. NO SE REQUIERE EXPERIENCIA PREVIA. CMG-ENTRENAMIENTO SEGURO AL MEDIO Grupo de Oracion: Hombres y Mujeres de Fe: AMBIENTE REQUERIDO. En linea Viernes 7-9 de la noche. Envie un correo electrónico a [email protected] o Para mas informacion: [email protected] llame a la oficina parroquial para obtener más información.

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