St. Justin Martyr Parish Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Mass Schedule Eucharisc Adoraon Saturday: (Vigil Mass) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday:

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. (Chapel) 12:00 p.m. in Vietnamese; 5:00 p.m. in Spanish SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)

By appointment. Call the parish oﬃce. Friday 6:30 p.m. (Chapel) in Vietnamese Like us on Facebook: Saint Justin Martyr Parish.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2020

13350 Ashford Point Drive • Houston, TX 77082-5100 Telephone: 281-556-5116 • FAX: 281-556-6932 E-Mail: [email protected] • Web page: www.sjmtx.org

Fr. Paul Chovanec, Pastor Fr. Peter Thang Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Corney Llorens Deacon Nhat Tran

ADULT BAPTISM AND ENTERING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Rite for the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process is ongoing. Contact one of the priests in the parish office.

ADULT CONFIRMATION FOR PRACTICING CATHOLICS Please phone the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact Dolores Gonzalez at 281-902-5711 or [email protected] 6 months to 2 years prior to desired date.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN Baptism for children through age six is held monthly except during the season of Lent. There are no private baptisms. There are required preparation sessions for the parents. At least one parent must be a registered member of the parish and a practicing Catholic. Expectant parents are asked to begin this process during the second trimester of pregnancy. Please phone the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN SEVEN AND OLDER Please contact the Religious Education office about the RCIA process, 281-902-5701.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please phone the parish office as soon as you or someone in your family schedules surgery/hospitalization or suffers an illness or injury. PLEASE DON’T DELAY in this prayer for Christian healing! The Sacrament is celebrated the fourth Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION, FIRST PENANCE , CONFIRMATION AND QUINCEAÑERA CELEBRATIONS Please contact the Religious Education office, 281-902-5701.

YOUTH MINISTRY AT ST. JUSTIN MARTYR There are various activities for Middle and High School Youth throughout the year. Youth Nights take place every Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. and are a time for youth to make friends, have fun and learn more about their faith. For more information contact the Youth Ministry Office at 281-902-5710.

ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PRESCHOOL Early childhood education - 18 months to Pre-K Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For information, please call 281-556-1260.

ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Other times, call 281-556-6882. Fax is 281-752-5985.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Bulletin e-mail: [email protected]

WELCOME TO ST. JUSTIN MARTYR Please let us know you have arrived. We are anxious to meet you. Contact the parish office for a welcoming packet.

ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PARISH BOUNDARIES Beginning at a point on Barker Reservoir Dam at Briar Forest Street, East on Briar Forest to Dariy Ashford; thence South on Dairy Ashford to Westheimer Road; thence East on Westheimer Road to Old Westheimer Road; thence South on Old Westheimer Road, to Alief-Clodine; thence West on Alief-Clodine to Dairy Ashford; thence South on Dairy Ashford Bellaire Blvd; thence West on Bellaire Blvd. to Eldridge; thence South on to Beechnut; thence West on Beechnut to Addicks-Howell Road (Hwy 6); thence South on Addicks Howell Road to Keegans Bayou; thence West on Keegans Bayou to O’Brien Road; thence North on O’Brien Road to Barker Reservoir Dam; thence Northeast along the Dam to the point of beginning at Briar Forest.

Pastoral Staff Financial Stewardship

Vacant Weekend Collection

Coordinator of Adult Ministry

Lisa Hachicho July 5 & 12 $ 6,337 Director of Preschool On-line Giving $ 4,192

Jackie Baca Received via mail $ 7,929 Coordinator of Religious Education Total $18,458 & Youth Ministry Required Weekly Budget Amount $20,300 Karen Rachal Building Improvements $ 151 Parish Administrator Social Ministry $ 206

Registered Families 1975

St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag Collection Clergy Reflection $1,845

Go to [email protected] for Online Giving. Good Seeds

Today Jesus continues to speak to his followers using Like us on Facebook: Saint Justin Martyr parables. What a rich treasure we are given today in Parish. three parables about the kingdom of heaven! The kingdom is likened to a man sowing good seed in his field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed with flour. As they did Diocesan Services Fund 2020 last week, today the disciples press Jesus for an interpre- Parish Goal: $124,780 tation of one of the parables—the parable of the man Parish Amount Pledged: $ 68,823 sowing good seed. Lest we think that these parables are Parish Contributions: $ 52,072 simply amusing little anecdotes, Jesus’ interpretation Balance Due: $ 72,708 should be seen for what it is—a warning. Wailing and grinding of teeth in a fiery furnace await those who are Number of Participants 365 children of the evil one. This parable points to the strug- gle for today’s believer. Sometimes, through sin, we Ignite Campaign sow weeds and prevent the love of Christ from blossom- Parish Goal: $907,414 ing. Let today’s Gospel help put us back on track. Let us Parish Amount Pledged: $556,375 recommit ourselves to preparing for the last days, the Parish Contributions $261,854 harvest, by blossoming as the good seeds we were creat- Balance Due: $645,560 ed in love to be. Number of Participants 243 Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Upcoming Second Collections TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You taught your people that those Infirm Priests August 9 who are just must likewise be kind. Catholic University of America/ Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 University of St. Thomas September 6 Psalm — Lord, you are good and forgiving. Propagation of the Faith October 18 Psalm 86

Second Reading — The Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness. Romans 8:26-27 Thank you for your continued Gospel — Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teach- support of St. Justin Martyr Parish! ing them of the reign of God. Matthew 13:24-43

Prayer Needs Parish Events Sunday, July 19th Mass Intentions 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Church July 18th ~ July 26th Livestream Mass 10:00 a.m. No Mass Sat. July 18th 5:30 p.m. No Mass 12:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass in the Church Livestream Mass Sun. July 19th 8:00 a.m. + Uche Diribe 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass in the Church Livestream Mass Sun. July 19th 10:00 a.m. No Mass Monday, July 20th Sun. July 19th 12:00 p.m. People of St. Justin 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Livestream Mass Sun. July 19th 5:00 p.m. Javier Ramos Tuesday, July 21st 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Mon. July 20th 9:00 a.m. + Dennis Atkinson Livestream Mass Tue. July 21st 9:00 a.m. + Timoteo Tay Laran Wednesday, July 22nd David Kelley 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Wed. July 22nd 9:00 a.m. + Baltazar (Bobby) Gonzalez Livestream Mass Thursday, July 23rd Thurs. July 23rd 9:00 a.m. + Peter Tran 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Fri. July 24th 9:00 a.m. + Alice Phetteplace Livestream Mass Friday, July 24th Fri. July 24th 6:30 p.m. No Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Sat. July 25th 9:00 a.m. David Uche Livestream Mass 6:30 p.m. No Mass Sat. July 25th 5:30 p.m. No Mass Saturday, July 25th 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Sun. July 26th 8:00 a.m. + Santan E. Fernandes 4:00 p.m. Penance Sun. July 26th 10:00 a.m. No Mass Fr. Paul in the Church Sacristy Fr. Peter in the Cryroom Sun. July 26th 12:00 p.m. Joakim 5:30 p.m. No Mass Sun. July 26th 5:00 p.m. People of St. Justin Sunday, July 26th 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Church Livestream Mass Vocation Brief 10:00 a.m. No Mass 12:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass in the Church A study commissioned by the Knights of Columbus Livestream Mass revealed that 75% of Catholic young people who had 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass in the Church Livestream Mass seriously considered religious life felt they were never encouraged to pursue that goal. Do you know someone who would make a good priest? Why not tell him so? Your encouragement may be all he needs.

Serra for priestly and religious vocations

Word of Life Readings for the Week

“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the Sun., July 19th: Wis 12:13,16-19/Rom 8:26-27/ old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in His own image, destined to live forev- Mt 13:24-43 er, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” Mon., July 20th: Mi 6:1-4,6-8/Mt 12:38-42

-Pope Francis, Day for Life Greeting Tues., July 21st: Mi 7:14-15,18-20/Mt 12:46-50 Copyright 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Wed., July 22nd: Sg 3:1-4b/Jn 20:1-2,11-18 Used with permission. Thurs., July 23rd: Jer 2:1-3,7-8,12-13/Mt 13:10-17 Fri., July 24th: Jer 3:14-17/Mt 13:18-23 Sat., July 25th: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 “A sacrament is a remembrance of the past (Christ’s Passion), a proof of the present (grace), Sun., July 26th: 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12/Rom 8:28-30/ and a promise of the future (eternal life).” Mt 13:44-52 -St. Thomas Aquinas

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Diocesan Services Fund 2020 July Schedule

“Bring Your Greatest Gifts to the Lord.” In accordance with the Archdiocese guidelines, St. Justin Martyr is sad to announce that at the current Everything we have, everything we are, and everything time, NO ACTIVITES other than our Mass and the we will become is a gift from the Lord. As faithful Sacrament of Penance are scheduled for the month of Catholics, we are called to return our time, talent, and July. ______gifts in gratitude for God’s bounty. DSF 2020 reminds us to Bring Your Greatest Gifts to the Lord, and through Social Ministry News our willingness to share our gifts, we provide support to ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our Social Ministry is having Drive Thru Food Distribution brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston- on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To Houston. Make your contribution today to DSF, and ensure the health and safety of our volunteers and help us answer God’s call to give in 2020. To give community, we must adhere to the COVID 19 CDC online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf. Please help us guidelines. You must remain in your car, open your reach our parish goal of $124,780. trunk when it is your turn, and volunteers will place food in your trunk. ______

Mass Intention Requests Donations of non-perishable items can be delivered to the parish hall between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Intentions are available on a first come, first served Thank you volunteers for assisting in this project. basis. An offering of $5 is requested for the priest celebrating the Mass. Intentions are most often for the May God bless you and keep you safe. ______deceased but can also be for the living, e.g. birthday blessings, anniversaries, or in thanksgiving. Please Parish Mission Statement allow at least 4 weeks for days or times. Sorry, no intentions can be accepted over the phone. Mass We, the people of St. Justin Martyr, are a spirit filled Intentions are being rotated from Mass times which are community of believers, made up of all who call upon Jesus as Lord. not currently being celebrated. We appreciate your patience as we make sure all intentions are relocated to We are a gathering of people with a rich variety of another Mass in the near future. cultural backgrounds, interests and experiences. ______Our perception of God is strengthened in the Roman Our Current Mass Schedule Catholic tradition. We hold an optimistic view of life and welcome a touch of humor . . . and the unexpected. & Prayer Time

Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM (Vietnamese) and Though we live in a fast paced, ever changing world, we 5:00 PM (Spanish). seek stability in our relationships with one another and with our God. We are involved, our lives are filled with We continue to have daily Masses at 9:00 a.m. Monday activities, but we have not found fulfillment. We ache thru Saturday. The Chapel will be open before the daily for something more. Mass and after - until 12:00 PM. The church is sanitized after each Mass. We have quite a few seats to Our principal hunger is to gather, to nourish a strong fill. We have adequate amounts of sanitizer, gloves sense of belonging. We embrace family life, reaching and masks if needed. Every other pew has been roped out to include all members of our community. We off to enforce the 6’ seating between families. We look recall, where two or more are gathered in Jesus’ name, forward to seeing our pews full (with current there He is. ______restrictions) and for you to receive the Blessed Sacrament. Great Catholic Reading: ______The St. Anthony Messenger Novenas & Prayer Chains Every month it presents fascinating news, stories, Please do not leave novena sheets or booklets in the features, and Catholic information. For more church. When we find them, we put them in the information or to order it online, go recycling bin. to: StAnthonyMessenger.org. 5

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St. Justin Martyr Catholic Treasures of St. Justin Martyr Parish Preschool News

The St. Justin Martyr Preschool is closed Picture of the Vietnamese Martyrs until further notice. ______When the Vietnamese Community of St. Justin was formed 14 years ago, Mrs. Vi Nguyen, who attended the

first Mass in Vietnamese at St. Justin, donated this painting to the community. Father John Keller and Fr. John Kha Tran, who was the Pastor and Assistant Pastor at the time, recommended that the painting be framed and hung where it is hung today. In a way, this painting reminds us of the birthday of the Vietnamese Communi- ty at St. Justin’s. The Vietnamese Martyrs, also known as the Martyrs of Tonkin, Martyrs of Annam or Martyrs of Indochina, are saints on the Roman Catholic calendar of saints can- nonized by Pope John Paul II. Their feast day is 24 No- A Prayer of Solidarity vember although several of these saints have another memorial day as they were beatified and on the calendar For all who have contracted coronavirus, prior to the canonization of the group. We pray for care and healing. It is not known precisely how many Catholics died for For those who are particularly vulnerable, their faith between 1516 when the first Portuguese mis- We pray for safety and protection. sionaries arrived in what is now Vietnam and the twenti- For all who experience fear or anxiety, eth century (about 130,000 to 300,000 Vietnames mar- We pray for peace of mind and spirit. tyrs were killed); however, John Paul II decided to can- onize those whose names are known and unknown, giv- For affected families who are facing difficult decisions ing them a single feast day. between food on the table or public safety, We pray for policies that recognize their plight. Principally, the Vietnamese Martyrs fall into several For those who do not have adequate health insurance, groupings, those of Portuguese missionary era (16th We pray that no family will face financial burdens Century), the Dominican and Jesuit missionary era of alone. the (17th Century), the politically inspired persecutions of the 19th Century, and the Communist purges of the For those who are afraid to access care due to immigra- 20th Century. Vietnamese Martyrs were canonized on tion status, June 19, 1988 and a young Vietnamese Martyr, Andrew We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of Phu Yen was beatified in March, 2000 by Pope John all. Paul II. For our brothers and sisters around the world, We pray for shared solidarity. For public officials and decisionmakers, We pray for wisdom and guidance. Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen.

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RCIA Our IGNITE challenge continues. I want to thank every participant for the Curious about the Catholic Faith? support you have pledged and the Are you unbaptized? donations given. The dollars donated Or were you baptized in another to IGNITE and returned to St. Justin faith? RCIA is the program for have paid for the replacement of the large A/C unit in you! Please call the church office the church. We are currently at 28.86% of the goal for and leave your name and a contact our parish and we have received a total of $51,448. phone number, and someone from the RCIA Team will call you to I encourage anyone who has not made a pledge to do so. give you more information. “Every man shall give as he is able, ______according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you.” Please Pray For . . .

The following couples who will celebrate the Sacrament Deuteronomy 16:17 ______of Matrimony at St. Justin Martyr:

July 25 Ignite Prayer Max Diaz & Jessica Alfaro God our Father, you are the source of all goodness and August 8 of every blessing under heaven.

Kevin Nguyen & Mi Tran We give you praise and thanks for the gift of our Huy Nguyen & Tram Chu Catholic faith and for more than 170 years of living and ______witnessing to that faith in Texas.

Go to [email protected] for We ask for your blessings upon our effort to help secure the future of the Church in the Archdiocese of Online Giving. Galveston-Houston.

May your people respond with hope and generosity to

our capital campaign, IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission. Like us on Facebook: May the sacrifices we make together today bear fruit in Saint Justin Martyr Parish. lives of faith for generations to come. Amen ______July Schedule Please Welcome Our Newest Members

In accordance with the Archdiocese guidelines, Baptized July 5, 2020: St. Justin Martyr is sad to announce that at the current time, NO ACTIVITES other than our Mass and the Daniel Ogheneyoma Edemu Sacrament of Penance are scheduled for the month of Chibinam Earl Dim July. Pius Ifeanyi Ogbolu ______Valencia Chimamanda Oguamanam ______Many Thanks

To an Anonymous parishioner for their donation of Host How About A Virtual and Wine for St. Justin Martyr for the month of July. Trip To Rome?

The Texas Catholic Herald has curated a ‘Diversions’ website online with links to FREE digital offerings, including digital pilgrimages, online video tours, puzzles and links to religious exhibits.

Take a trip online at WWW.ARCHGH.ORG/DIVERSIONS. 7

Jackie Baca Perla Galvan Contact Coordinator of Religious CCE Assistant Education & Youth Ministry [email protected] CCE News & [email protected] Us 281-902-5701 281-902-5712

Youth News Evelyn Lara CCE Youth Assistant [email protected] 281-902-5712

Catechists 2020 - 2021 Recruitment

How Jesus Taught:

Step 1 He took the people where they were and made the lesson meaningful to their lives in some way. He spoke to shepherds about sheep, farmers about planting, fishermen about fish, etc., etc. Step 2 He brought in the fact – Scripture, “It is written…” Step 3 He asked them to do something with what they learned – to actively respond – doing and practicing are vitally connected with knowing. Step 4 He asked them to go and tell others. “Go ye therefor and teach all nations…”

You as a Catechist can teach as Jesus did:

Step 1 You are a parent and you teach your children. Step 2 CCE Ministries will supply you with what you need to teach Catechism. Step 3 You are a practicing Catholic, therefor by practicing your faith, you can connect with the students. Step 4 Use the gift that the Holy Spirit has given us all – Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

St. Justin Martyr Parish is reaching out to you We need Catechists for Grades 1st – 12th

Will you hear the calling to teach? Will you share your time, talent and treasure? Please contact Jackie Baca – [email protected] or Perla Galvan – [email protected].

The Great Commandment:

4 Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! 5 Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength. 6 Take to heart these words which I command you today. 7 Keep repeating them to your children. Recite them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Bind them on your arm as a sign and let them be as a pendant on your forehead. 9

Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 6:4

INFORMATION SHEET:

Church name & address St. Justin Martyr #515169 13350 Ashford Point Drive Houston, Texas 77082

Contact person: Martha Martin @ 281-556-5116

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