From the Great Fathers from the First Letter to Serapion by Saint Athanasius, Bishop

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church From the Great Fathers From the first letter to Serapion by Saint Athanasius, bishop

6646 Addicks Satsuma Road It will not be out of place to consider the ancient tradition, teaching and Houston, TX 77084 faith of the Catholic Church, which was revealed by the Lord, proclaimed by the apostles and guarded by the fathers. For upon this faith the Church is 281-463-7878 built, and if anyone were to lapse from it, he would no longer be a Christian either in fact or in name.

We acknowledge the Trinity, holy and perfect, to consist of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. In this Trinity there is no intrusion of any alien element or of anything from outside, nor is the Trinity a blend of creative and created being. It is a wholly creative and energizing reality, self-consistent and undi- vided in its active power, for the Father makes all things through the Word and in the Holy Spirit, and in this way the unity of the holy Trinity is preserved. Accordingly, in the Church, one God is preached, one God who is above all things and through all things and in all things. God is above all things as Fa- ther, for he is principle and source; he is through all things through the Word; and he is in all things in the Holy Spirit.

Writing to the Corinthians about spiritual matters, Paul traces all reality back

to one God, the Father, saying: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of www.SeasCatholic.org working, but it is the same God who inspires them all in everyone.

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June 16, 2019 2 Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 6:30 a.m. English 9:00 a.m. English 7:00 p.m. English On Friday, the evening Mass Is in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) 7:30 p.m. Miércoles en Español Saturday 9:00 a.m. English Annual Garage Sale: July 25—27

Anticipated Masses We accept clean, unbroken, and working items in good con- 5:00 p.m. English dition: jewelry, toys, shoes, tools, furniture, electronics, bikes, 6:30 p.m. Español books, crafts; office, home and kitchen supplies and décor 8:00 p.m. Tiếng Việt and more.

Sunday Masses We also accept clean clothes and hangers! We do not ac- 7:00 a.m. English cept car seats, recall items, large TV’s (unless digital, flat 8:30 a.m. English screen), baby cribs, stained or torn clothes, undergarments, or 10:30 a.m. English mattresses. No movie or music CD’s or videos, please. 12:15 p.m. English 2:00 p.m. Español Donation drop-off in the CDH: 5:30 p.m. English June 29—July 24 7:30 p.m. Español Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Weekend: 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Confession Pre-Sale Tuesday—Thursday Thursday, July 25: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Come early for the best selection Wednesday ($5 entry, age16+) 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. Friday Regular Sale—Free entry 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26: 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Saturday Saturday, July 27: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 50% off! 3:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27: Noon—3:00 p.m. Clearance Sale! First Friday 8:00 a.m.—8:45 a.m. 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. For more information or to volunteer: Altar Flowers Please send your e-mail to: [email protected] Call Patti at 281- 463-7878 to sponsor the altar flowers. You are invited to attend the volunteer meeting on Satur- Sponsorships will day, June 29 at 9:00 a.m. in the CDH resume after East- er.

www.SeasCatholic.org June 16, 2019 3 New Pastoral Assignments for our Priests

Effective July 1, Fr. Preston Quintela will assume responsibilities as parochial vicar at St. Cecelia parish in Houston. Parochial vicars (assistant priests) typically serve for three years in their first assignment. That benchmark has been reached, and Fr. Preston will continue to serve the people of God in his new parish.

A farewell reception will be held for Fr. Preston on Sunday, June 30 in the CLC, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass, which he will celebrate for the last time. Please join us in thank- ing Fr. Preston for his generous service to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish. And don’t wor- ry, the priest-seminarian basketball game will continue!

Effective July 1, Fr. Alfonso Dat-Nhan Tran will join us at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Fr. Al- fonso was ordained in 2012, and has served as parochial vicar at St. Martha’s in King- wood, and at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in Houston. Even though Fr. Alfonso speaks Vietnamese, his primary responsibility will be serving our English- and Spanish-speaking parishioners.

Fr. Alfonso attended St. Mary Seminary in Houston. Sometime after his arrival, we will plan a reception of welcome for Fr. Alfonso.

Effective August 17, Fr. Gregory Vi Tran, CRM will assume new duties that have been assigned to him by his religious order, the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeem- er (CRM). He will become pastor of not one, but two rural parishes in Missouri.

Fr. Gregory has been at SEAS for two years, and has served the Vietnamese community with distinction. He has also been of service to the wider parish community. There will be a farewell reception for Fr. Gregory at a date to be announced later this summer. Please continue to pray for Fr. Gregory and for a smooth transition to his new pastoral responsibilities.

Effective August 17, Fr. Mark Hoa Le, CRM will begin his service as a parochial vicar here at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Fr. Mark was born in Vietnam, and studied for the priesthood in the United States. He was ordained in 2009 and has served in parishes in Beaumont, Fort Worth, and Port Arthur, Texas. His most recent assignment has been as pastor in rural Missouri.

Fr. Mark speaks fluet Vietnamese and English, and, like Fr. Gregory before him, will serve the entire parish community, with a special emphasis on the Vietnamese-speaking community. www.SeasCatholic.org June 16, 2019 4 Parish Apostolates and Announcements

Knights of Columbus Council 8096 R.C.I.A. If you are a Catholic man and you are not a mem- The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for ber of the Knights of Columbus, you are missing a people who are thinking about the possibility of be- wonderful opportunity to transform your life. As a coming Catholic. It is for the un- baptized, people of Knight, you have the opportunity to support your par- other faiths or people who have been baptized ish, give back to your community, grow in your faith Catholic but did not complete the sacraments of plus many more benefits. We meet the 2nd & 4th Initiation. We explore the beliefs of the Catholic Wednesdays at 7:30pm, with a small meal at 7pm, in Church and discern, over a period of many months, the Community Life Center (CLC). Contact Grand if they desire to become Catholic. If you are inter- Knight Clint Porche @[email protected] or ested please call: Nadia Jara: 281- 463-7878 ext. 337 Membership Director, Mike Jackson @ jack- or at [email protected]. [email protected]. Visit us @ KofC8096.org

Respect Life Committee Cursillo—Northwest Ultreya For information about upcoming pro-life activities, Cursillo is a Catholic lay movement that offers an op- you are invited to contact James Pinedo at his per- portunity to meet Christ in a more intimate way. sonal e-mail: [email protected] or by phone Cursillo provides a lifetime plan for following Christ at 281-912-4342. through prayer, study and action, in friendship with others. Our monthly Ultreya brings us together to en- courage each other by witnessing to our life in S.E.E.D.S. Pre-School Christ. We meet at 9:45 AM on the third Saturday of St. Elizabeth Educational Day-Out Services (S.E.E.D.S), each month in the Family Life Center. Questions? is a developmentally appropriate Catholic preschool Contact Duane King 281-615-8942 DE COLORES! program serving children 18 months to five years of age. We are accredited through NAEYC and have been serving this community for over 20 years. Helping Hands Ministry We assist families in pre-planning for funerals. To Our program provides a well-rounded education in a schedule an appointment, please call Beth Wood at spirit of exploration and discovery along with special- 281-413-9682. Bereavement support in the form of ty classes: Fine Arts, Spanish and Science Enrichment printed care notes specific to a family’s need is pro- Lab. We are open for registration for 2 day, 3 day vided at the time of a Funeral or Memorial Mass. and 5 day session options along with before and after school care. Contact our office at 281-855-2503 Nursing Ministry or visit our website at www.seedsrootedinlove.org. The Parish Nursing ministry is comprised of health care We offer tours at your convenience. professionals and others who have the health of our parishioners at heart. They are nurses, therapists, edu- cators, and experts in the fields of health promotion. Seeking Vendors for the Annual Craft Show Some work in home health, elderly assistance, aging, The Ladies Auxiliary is holding the annual Ginger- hospice, general medicine, surgery, oncology, ob- bread Village Holiday Market on October 26, 2019. If stetrics, domestic violence and intensive care. They you have arts, crafts, products, etc. that you would work to coordinate care for parishioners in their time like to showcase, please contact gingerbread- of need. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the [email protected] for more information! month. Please feel free to call Wyona (281-433-5365) or Kim (832-746-1135) for more information. www.SeasCatholic.org June 16, 2019 5

www.SeasCatholic.org June 16, 2019 6 Spiritual and Intellectual Formation

Charismatic Prayer Group Lighthouse Talk of the Week “Receive the Holy Spirit!” The Holy Spirit: Third Person of the Trinity

Over 120 people attended our English Prayer Group’s first In this captivating presentation Fr. Shannon Collins discusses seven week “Life in the Spirit” seminar in April held on Fri- the essential character of the Holy Spirit and the role the day evenings in the school commons. The presence of the forgotten Person of the Blessed Trinity has played since the Holy Spirit was truly felt as we prayed and broke open creation of the world. Drawing upon Scripture and tradi- God’s Word and together witnessed miracles through His tion, Fr. Collins explains the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and beautiful and unending love once again. So, “Come and how he works in the lives of believers. Listeners are sure to see,” for yourselves as we continue our gatherings in The come to a better appreciation for this “sweet guest of our Family Life Center Prayer Room at 7:30pm on Fridays, when soul” who seeks to bring us closer to Christ and eternal sal- we learn new ways to connect our lives with our faith. Join vation. us as we share God’s word with live music of praise and intercessory prayer for our families, our parish, our country, Parishioner Comments – “Absolutely awesome! Who knew our world and ourselves. Light refreshments and fellowship there was so much to know about the Holy Spirit . . . every- follow. one should listen!”

 June 14: The Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity “The Holy Spirit is a vast topic, but I found this talk to be just  June 21: The Covenant of Christ’s Body & Blood what is needed as an opener on the topic. This is a great foundation as it describes what the Holy Spirit is, the history  June 28: Recognizing God’s Call behind Him, and the gifts He gives and how they affect us.”

The CD kiosk is in the FLC during construction. African Charismatic Prayer Group You are cordially invited to attend our African Charismatic Prayer meetings in the, Family Life Center Room 8., every That Man is You Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For information, call 562- Men’s Formation Program 612-9753. For Prayers, call 832-969-0773, or 832-874-7905.

A brand new multi-speaker year will be coming to our Par-

ish this fall in September, 2019: The Fight of Faith. Lay Carmelites We seek to live the Gospel in our daily lives. We study and This program will enable and equip men to engage in the meet together once a month. The Lay Carmelites are ac- cosmic, spiritual battle raging in our day, and in this pro- cepting new candidates this spring to begin formation cess, authentic masculine identities will emerge and inspire classes in the summer. For information, contact Yajaira heroic lives of service to a calling greater than ourselves. It Ayala at 832-330-6092 or Kathy Schutz at 936-203-7954. will be both practical and contemplative. Watch the bulletin for more information. We look forward to another trans- formative year! SEAS Women’s ACTS Retreat: August 1-4 The ACTS Retreat will give you the opportunity to meet Visit our website at www.paradisusdei.org and click on women who share your desire to walk in the footsteps of “Learn More” in the That Man is You section or contact our Lord Jesus. Together we will discover new ways to live with the Holy Spirit, and live more richer, meaningful lives. Carlos Alatorre 832-265-7708 Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your relationship with [email protected] Jesus Christ. We are currently accepting enrollment. Regis- ter at the SEAS Office. For information, contact Louannie Invest a little time in yourself to become a better Husband, Luciano at: [email protected] or at (832) 758-5883. Father and Spiritual leader in your family! Wherever you are in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to meet you right there and take you further! www.SeasCatholic.org June 16, 2019 7

Together in Holiness Marriage Conference of marriage as a young growing family or as empty- Saturday, September 28, 2019 nesters.

8:30AM to 3:30PM On-site childcare is available (2-12yrs), pre-registration required. Two Locations: St. Theresa in Sugar Land, and Sts. Simon and Jude in The Woodlands Cost: $59/couple or $35/individual. An early bird dis- count is available until August 5 and scholarships are The St. John Paul II Foundation presents the fifth annu- also available. al Together in Holiness conference, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. This one- For more information, please visit togetherinholi- day event includes dynamic presentations, Mass, Eu- ness.org or email Houston conference coordinators at charistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconcilia- [email protected]. tion. Choice Wine Marriage Enrich- Featured speakers are Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers ment will be offered again this and Most Rev. Joseph E. Strickland, and breakout ses- fall. More information. Sign up sions at each location will discuss living the vocation for our e-blast at SeasCatho- lic.org.

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MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO CATOLICO - USA Retiro de ACTS FEDERACION HOUSTON SANTA ELIZABETH Contacto e información adicional: Mary Jove 713-855- CICLO 2018-2019 9652. Un retiro de ACTS es un evento de parroquia que Inscripciones abiertas, únete a las más de 120 familias ofrece a los feligreses la oportunidad de sentir el amor de de esta comunidad que han descubierto cómo mejorar Jesucristo. Esto a su vez fomenta un deseo de discipulado. su vida familiar y de pareja. El Retiro de ACTS es dado por miembros de la parroquia

para feligreses de la misma, y de esta manera, sirve para MARIO Y ELISA GALLEGOS formar comunidad parroquial. Presidentes  El Retiro de ACTS comienza el jueves por la tarde y

termina con la misa dominical en la parroquia. Romualdo y Narce Sepulveda: [email protected] (832) 368 - 5457  Retiro ACTS misión: Difundir el Evangelio de Jesucristo Toni y Laura Romero: (832) 475 - 4997 entre las comunidades católicas a través de ACTS  Durante el fin de semana, se les invita a considerar en oración cómo pueden responder a su amor entregán-

dose espiritualmente a Jesús para tener una nueva

vida con él. Estudio de la Biblia Se les invita cordialmente a participar en nuestros Estudio de la Biblia, tomando lugar todos los martes de 12:30-2:30, en el FLC cuarto A. Estudiamos las Sagradas Escrituras, estu- dios sobre nuestra Fe Católica, usando varios recursos in- cluyendo el Catecismo. Para más información, favor de mandar mensaje texto a Guadalupe Ortiz 281-620-8308. Gracias!

Clases de Doctrina Los invitamos a inscribir a sus hijos en los programas diferen- tes que ofrecemos. También estamos recibiendo las formas para servir como catequistas o ayudantes. Para más infor- mación puede comunicarse con Lucia Rueda (281) 463- 7878 Ext. 320 o al correo electrónico: lrue- Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos S.E.A.S. Pescador te Invita al [email protected] todos los jóvenes adultos de (18-35) años de edad.

Misión Clases de Ingles Gratis Somos el grupo de jóvenes adultos católicos de 18 a 35 Clases de inglés para adultos los lunes, el 10 de Septiembre años. Con el propósito de crecer en nuestra fe para acer- – el 20 de Mayo, 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (Puede empezar car al joven a Dios con alegría, esperanza y hermandad cualquier semana). Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 siendo una familia en Cristo. Brindando la oportunidad de North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More). Contacto: Jan descubrir su propia vocación, desarrollar sus dones y caris- Garza 832-443-4248 o [email protected]. Tiene que mas para el bien de la iglesia y la sociedad. Basado en el tener 18 años o más. No hay servicios de niñera. magisterio de la Iglesia (biblia, catecismo, compendio), formación, servicio, sacramentos.

Legión de María Visión Formacion de Adultos Guiados por 1 Timoteo 4:12 (que nadie te menosprecie  Martes FLC #9 7:30 p.m.: PM Patty 281-861-9086 por tu juventud) a ser pescadores de jóvenes adultos sien-  Martes FLC #10 7:00 p.m.: Liliana Diaz 281-723-2328 do fuertes y valerosos no temas ni te acobardes por que el  Martes FLC #14 7:00 p.m.: Marlene Rocha 832-410-5273 señor, tu Dios estará con nosotros a donde quiera que va- yamos (Josué 1,9). Nos Reunimos todos Martes en el Pra- Formacion de Jovenes 10-18 Anos yer Room (FLC) 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Para mas informa-  Viernes FLC #9 7:30 pm (ingles): Marlene Rocha 832- ción: Edgar Ocegueda (832)496-3684 Carlos Cortes (713) 410-5273 454-9214

www.SeasCatholic.org June 16, 2019 9 Como Confesarse Bien Antes de confesarnos realizamos un examen de conciencia . Vamos a un lugar tranquilo, preferiblemente ante el sagrario, para orar. Solo Dios puede iluminar nuestra reali- dad y darnos los medios para responder a la gracia. La confesión solo puede hacerse ante un sacerdote.

Examen de Conciencia:  ¿He rechazado o abandonado mi fe? ¿Me he preocupa- Aceptaremos donaciones en el Gimnasio (CDH) a do por conocerla mejor? ¿La he defendido, o me he aver- gonzado de ella? ¿Hay algún aspecto de la fe que no partir del 29 de junio hasta el 24 de Julio acepto?  ¿He tomado el nombre de Dios en vano? ¿He hecho espiri- Horario de entrega de donaciones: tismo o he confiado en adivinos u horóscopos? ¿He mostra- Lunes a Viernes de 8 a.m. a 8 p.m. do falta de respeto por las personas, lugares o cosas san- tas? Sábado y Domingo de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m.  ¿He faltado voluntariamente a Misa los domingos o días de

precepto? Aceptamos artículos limpios, sanos, en funciona-  ¿He recibido al Señor en la Sagrada Comunión teniendo miento y en buenas condiciones: alhajas, juguetes, algún pecado grave en mi conciencia? ropa, perchas-ganchos, zapatos, herramientas,  ¿Le he recibido sin agradecimiento o sin la debida reveren- muebles, aparatos electrónicos, bicicletas, manuali- cia? dades, artículos de oficina, libros, decoraciones pa-  ¿He sido impaciente, he tenido celos o me he enfadado? ra la cocina y el hogar, electrodomésticos peque-  ¿He albergado rencores o he estado poco dispuesto a ños y otros. perdonar?  ¿He sido violento con otras personas verbal o físicamente? No aceptamos: Cunas, sillas de bebé para auto,  ¿He cooperado o alentado a alguien a abortar, destruir mercadería retirada del mercado, ropa interior, ni embriones, a la eutanasia o a otro medio para acabar con ropa sucia, manchada o rota. Tampoco aceptamos la vida humana? electrodomésticos o televisores de más de 10 años.  ¿He tenido odio o he hecho juicios críticos de pensamiento o de obra? ¿He menospreciado a otros?

 ¿He hablado mal de otros?

 ¿He tomado alcohol en exceso? ¿He consumido drogas? Fechas y horarios de venta:  ¿He mirado vídeos o páginas web pornográficas? ¿He co- Jueves 25 de julio de 5 a 8 p.m. ¡Pre-venta! metido actos impuros conmigo mismo o con otras perso- (Entrada de $5 por persona mayores de 16 años) nas? ¿Vivo con alguien como si estuviéramos casados sin estarlo? Viernes 26 de Julio de 7:00 a.m. a 5 p.m.  Si estoy casado, ¿procuro amar a mi cónyuge por encima Sábado 27 de Julio de 7 a 11 a.m. de cualquier otra persona? ¿Pongo mi matrimonio en pri- mer lugar? ¿Y mis hijos? ¿Tengo una actitud abierta a nue- Descuenta de 50% vas vidas? Sábado de 12 a 3 p.m.  ¿Permito que mi trabajo ocupe tiempo y energías que co- OFERTA llene una caja o una bolsa rresponden a mi familia o amigos?  ¿He sido soberbio o egoísta de pensamiento o de obra? ¿He desatendido a los pobres o a los necesitados?¿He ¡NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS! gastado dinero para mi comodidad o lujo personal olvi- dando mis responsabilidades hacia otros y hacia la Iglesia? Para más información o para ofrecerse como volun-  ¿He dicho mentiras? ¿He sido honesto y diligente en mi tario (inglés o español) enviar un mensaje electróni- trabajo? ¿He robado o engañado a alguien en el trabajo? co a [email protected]  ¿Me he dejado llevar por la pereza? ¿He preferido mi comodidad personal al servicio a los demás? ¿He desatendi- Reunión de voluntarios: do mi responsabilidad de acercar a los demás a Dios con mi ejemplo y mi palabra? 29 de Junio 9 a.m. Cardinal DiNardo Hall (CDH)

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St. Vincent dePaul Society Prayer Blanket Ministry Thank you for your continued support of the SEAS St. Vin- The Parish Nursing Prayer Blanket Ministry serves to bring cent de Paul Ministry (SVdP). Volunteers, who are called comfort to those in need of support and prayer. Small lap- Vincentians, are blessed to use your donations to support sized blankets are crocheted, sewn, or knitted. The blan- our local community’s needy. Vincentian’s duties are of- kets are blessed by a priest, and given to those in need: fice work- answering phone calls 1x/week on M-W-F and/or  Children, adults, and elderly Individuals who are ill; being a member of 2-person Home Visit team, who assess-  Parishioners on our homebound ministry; es individuals/family’s needs. Additionally, SVdP hosts a  High-risk pregnancy, miscarriage, or neonatal crisis; monthly Food Drive at SEAS and partners with MESA Out-  Individuals who are experiencing a crisis. reach, who distributes the food. We invite you to join our mission. Please call our office at 281-463-4560 if you wish to How can I help? volunteer.  Crochet, knit, or sew a prayer blanket;

 Donate to help defray the cost of materials;

 Donate yarn or fleece for the blankets; Sociedad de San Vicente dePaul  Pray over the blankets with the team. Los voluntarios, que se llaman vicentinos, tienen la bendi- ción de usar sus donaciones para apoyar a los necesita- For more information or to give or receive a prayer blanket, dos de nuestra comunidad local. Los deberes de los Vicen- please contact Marian Salway at [email protected] tinos son trabajo en la oficina: contestar llamadas telefóni- cas 1 vez por semana los Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes, y/o ser miembro del equipo de visitas domiciliarias de 2 personas, que evalúa las necesidades de las personas / familias. Te Eucharistic Adoration invitamos a unirte a nuestra misión. Llame a nuestra oficina The adoration chapel is open twenty-four hours a day for al 281-463-4560 si desea ser voluntario your prayer and contemplation of the Blessed Sacrament. Please contact Suzanne Porter to sign-up for an hour each week: 281-855-7235 or [email protected]. Dur- American Heritage Girls ing construction in the church, adoration will be in the FLC.

American Heritage Girls is a program open to girls age 5 to

18. Our tagline is: “Faith, Service, Fun.” We earn badges in multiple activities and teach girls servant leadership. Our Does your marriage need a lifeline? balanced programming includes 6 emphases: Faith, Citi- The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Diffi- zenship, Leadership, Social, Emotional, and Life Skills. To cult Challenges in their Relationship. find out more go to: Americanheritagegirls.org, or contact us at [email protected]. It is for couples with marriages that are struggling, not com- municating well, and those who are considering marriage separation or divorce. It is also for those who are already SEAS Ladies Auxiliary separated or divorced that want marriage help. Some couples come to Retrouvaille during the initial signs of We assist the Knights of Columbus #8096 and promote fel- a marriage problem. lowship among KC families. We may also provide support to the parish and to other charitable organizations. Mem- Other couples are in a state of despair and hopelessness bers must be female (18 years or older), and a relative of a when they attend the program. Some couples have been KC member, and/or a member of SEAS. We meet on the married for many years, while others have been married second Tuesday of the month. only a short time and encountered trouble.

Please contact: Upcoming Houston Weekend, June 28-30, 2019. Register at Maria Chaffey, President at 281-304-4454 www.helpourmarriage.org Dolores Nevares, Membership Chair at 713-582-3100

Sandy Janda, Treasurer at 281-463-1819

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St. Basil School of Gregorian Chant Regina Caeli Homeschool Resource Center Join the eleventh annual Summer Learning Schola, at the 2019 Upcoming admissions event University of St. Thomas. Spend eight summer evenings learning 2,000 years of the forever tones of the Mass and Join our exciting mission to form the next generation of psalms. Dates are Wednesdays & Thursdays, July 17-18, 24 Catholics! Regina Caeli is now accepting applications at -25, 31, Aug. 2, 7-8. Tuition is $245.00. Visit our website: all locations for the 2019-20 academic year. RCA provides www.chantschool.org/sls19/. Or call 281-855-2358. a classical, hybrid education in the Catholic tradition.

Pre K3-12th grade students attend Socratic, hands-on classes two days a week and homeschool on the remain- ing days. Mark your calendar for July 25th at 9:00am for an information session and group tour held at our Rich- mond center 4640 Richmond Foster Rd. Richmond, TX.

RSVP to [email protected] (private tours are available upon request). For more information and locations please call 470-239-0259 or visit our website www.rcahybrid.org. SEAS Bowling League We had a great time this season. The “Play Ball” team, consisting of James Pearson, Kae & Victor Loan, Bill Lar- son, Lisa Buckingham and Warren Tabor won the honor of being our “League Champion”. Individual awards were also won by John Krenek, Johnny Cooper, Bill Larson, Randy Bailey, Marcy Cooper, Luisa Aparicio, Rosanne Cook and Kae Loan. Our “Most Improved” bowlers were Don Spada and Luisa Aparicio. The league resumes on Aug. 19th with a meeting, and on Aug. 26th with league play. To join us (at least 18 years old), please contact Sandy Janda at 281-463-1819 or e-mail: sandyjan- [email protected].

Women’s Day of Recollection: Saturday, July 13. Sponsored by the Women’s ACTS retreat team. Call Patti Bergholtz in the office to register. Cost: $10 per person (includes lunch). Free child care.

Schedule  9:00 a.m. Holy Mass  9:45 a.m. Exposition  10:00 a.m. Conference  10:40 a.m. Silent Prayer  11:10 a.m. Holy Rosary  11:30 a.m. benediction  11:45 a.m. Talk  12:15 p.m. Lunch www.SeasCatholic.org June 16, 2019 12 From the Catechism: The Holy Trinity

The Formation of the Trinitarian Dogma

249 From the beginning, the revealed 251 In order to articulate the dogma truth of the Holy Trinity has been at the of the Trinity, the Church had to de- very root of the Church's living faith, velop her own terminology with the principally by means of Baptism. It help of certain notions of philosophi- finds its expression in the rule of baptis- cal origin: "substance", "person" or mal faith, formulated in the preaching, "hypostasis", "relation" and so on. In catechesis and prayer of the Church. doing this, she did not submit the Such formulations are already found in faith to human wisdom, but gave a the apostolic writings, such as this salu- new and unprecedented meaning tation taken up in the Eucharistic litur- to these terms, which from then on gy: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ would be used to signify an ineffable and the love of God and the fellow- mystery, "infinitely beyond all that we ship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." can humanly understand".

250 During the first centuries the 252 The Church uses (I) the term Church sought to clarify her Trinitarian "substance" (rendered also at times faith, both to deepen her own under- by "essence" or "nature") to desig- standing of the faith and to defend it nate the divine being in its unity, (II) against the errors that were deforming the term "person" or "hypostasis" to it. This clarification was the work of the designate the Father, Son and Holy early councils, aided by the theologi- Spirit in the real distinction among cal work of the Church Fathers and them, and (III) the term "relation" to sustained by the Christian people's designate the fact that their distinc- sense of the faith. tion lies in the relationship of each to the others.

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Even the gifts that the Spirit dispenses to individuals are given by the Father through the Word. For all that belongs to the Father belongs also to the Son, and so the graces given by the Son in the Spirit are true gifts of the Father. Similarly, when the Spirit dwells in us, the Word who bestows the Spirit is in us too, and the Father is present in the Word. This is the meaning of the text: My Father and I will come to him and make our home with him. For where the light is, there also is the radiance; and where the radiance is, there too are its power and its resplendent grace.

This is also Paul’s teaching in his second letter to the Corinthians: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. For grace and the gift of the Trinity are given by the Father through the Son in the Holy Spirit. Just as grace is given from the Father through the Son, so there could be no communication of the gift to us except in the Holy Spirit. But when we share in the Spirit, we possess the love of the Father, the grace of the Son and the fellowship of the Spirit himself.

St. Athanasius (born c. 293, Alexandria, Egypt; died May 2, 373, Alexandria; feast day May 2) theologian, ecclesiastical statesman, and Egyptian national leader;. He was the chief defender of Christian orthodoxy in the fourth-century battle against Arianism, the heresy that the Son of God was a creature of like, but not of the same, substance as God the Father. His important works include The Life of St. Antony and Four Orations Against the Arians.

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Monday, June 17 6:30 a.m.  Souls in Purgatory 9:00 a.m.  Albert C. Baroski 7:00 p.m. Holly Rigoulot Army Sgt. Epigmenio Gómez Jr., Jimy Perafan Salvador E. Zapata, Chris Figeria, Peter Tate Jr., Tuesday, June 18 Christopher Porras, Alexis Roman, Vincent Flores, Kristin Baron, 6:30 a.m.  Jesus Martinez Hunter Thigpen, Albert García, Juan Vega Jr. Marco Hernandez, Jason Wood, 9:00 a.m.  Jesus Martinez Jessie H. Treviño II, Thomas Stovall, Joseph Mooney, 7:00 p.m. Jesus Martinez  Jesse Sinfuentes, Jorge Rodolfo Cantu Hunter W. Moffitt, Henry García, Darien Moore Anetor Asibor, Wednesday, June 19 Gilbert Álvarez, Dillan Lee Mordecai Albert García , 6:30 a.m.  E. Valdez Michael Wright, Sgt. Erich J. Frankiewicz Sergio Perez, 9:00 a.m.  Mary Helen Rivera Ray Banda, Frank Gabriel Padilla Jr Keith Breeckner, 7:00 p.m. Raul Yanez Manny Hernández, Andy Alvarado Ricky Isaac Hernández, Jim Branson, 7:30 p.m.  Escolastica Saldana Michael McGeary Vinny Escobar, Joshua A. Chavira, Tristan Weston Ryan Foley,

Richard Christie, Victor Carrión-Martínez, Thursday, June 20 Melissa Comiskey, Christopher Unger, 6:30 a.m. Roger Wilson David García, Navy Kidany Vaquero, 9:00 a.m.  Marguerite Miller Antonio R. Delgado, Jessica López, Ryan DeKay, 7:00 p.m.  Wanda Battiest Mike Fitzgerald, Matthew Rodríguez, Codie M. Barnett, Ky V. Truong, A.J. Edwards, Sherry L. Sola, Friday, June 21 John García, Joe Vaughn, Kevin Flores, 6:30 a.m.  Terry McCadden Jack Longmire, Christopher McMullin, Matthew Araiza, Chris Lawrence, 9:00 a.m.  Elizabeth Kleen Linsum Flores, Jakob Murray Gabriel de la Garza, Michael Fruggiero, Lysias Jovian Maciel 7:00 p.m. Bernie & Lupe Martinez Juan Manuel, Chris Rode, Nathan Durling Matthew O’Dowd, Stuart Marshall, Ryan Durling Saturday, June 22 Marc Maziarz, Gabriela San Martin, Michael Longpre 9:00 a.m.  Estella Garcia Joshua Salsgiver, Jason Rodríguez, 5:00 p.m.  Frank Jr. & Josephine Coselli Tim Woods, Mark Riddle, 6:30 p.m. Yolanda Isem James Scherwitz, Raymond J. Reyes, Air Force 8:00 p.m. Familia Gonzalez Deshon Matthew Soileau, Cristian Shirl, Coy Daniel Incaprera, Tony Thompson, Sean V. Saluzzi, Christie Scherwitz,

Michael Carty, Thomas Roche, Phillip M. Doria, Sunday, June 23 Jessie H. Treviño, Justin J. Trudeau, David Nordel, 7:00 a.m.  Mildred Machel Christian Urena, William Wilkerson, Vincent Becklund, 8:30 a.m.  Kenneth Frey Danny Morales, Paul Zielinski, David Harrison, 10:30 a.m. Pro Populo Jerry Morales, Candy Flores, Robert N. Lobit, 12:15 a.m.  Carolyn Velasco Joshua A. Treviño, Jonathan Hyacinth, Sean Huggins, Michael Hori, Alejandro Alatorre, Dennis J. Morosin, 2:00 p.m.  Ma. Refugio Rubio Saldana Scott Pfirman, Jonathan Young, Don Sarmiento, 5:30 p.m.  Nello Malcotti Timothy Soto, Sean G. McBeth, Raphael Ashe, 7:30 p.m. Juan Cortez Medina David Freeman, Justin Ryan Keyser, Kenzie O’Leary, Cameron J, Saltus, Patricia Meehan. Tsg.Srg. Don Park, Trevor Marshall, Donovan Angevine Nathalie Rodríguez, Daniel Pruitt, William Johnson David Anthony, Joseph Nadasky, Nathalie Huayamave, Roosevelt Harris, Nelvin Rodríguez, Christina González, Marines Maurice James Hardy II, Evan Adams, Brad Harless, Ricardo Villalva Jr. Janet González, Zachary Bond, Daniel Araiza Alberto Moreno, Adam Garcia, Victor Delgado, Marvin Boruca, On the Cover: The Holy Trinity. Icon. Luis Rosales, Kleber Villalva, National Guard Artist and location unknown. Based on Sgt. Christopher Farías, Frank Campos, Camilo Orozco, an icon by Rubelev. Louis Hendershot, Jr. Omar García, Ed Dextraze, Rudy Banda III, Stefan Barcik, Tony Nies, Elvia Ayala, Steven E. Jiménez, Jerry Torres, Manuel James López, Patrick Lambert, Kevin Westlund, The Scripture readings for daily Mass Andy Huayamave, Stephen Mayeaux, Cynthia Tobon may be found at: www.USCCB.org Sarah Campo, Randall T. Schindler,

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Let us Pray for God’s Healing for all the Sick

(A) Luis Acosta, Rita Aguilar, Manuel Alvarez, Dave Anderson, Jan Arnold, Kathryn Arnst, Jack Aultman, Vicenta Avellaneda, Dezmond Allan, Anthony Anderson, Anna Anaweta and family, Lisa Adornetto,Louis Abshire (B) Mary Borelli, Don Barnes, Estefano Bermejo, Carmen Vazquez Blanco, Anita All new employees and volunteers will complete the Safe Blomberg, Laure Boconvi, Lin Boehlert, Maria Borrero, Anita Bernardo, Mike Haven online training program instead of VIRTUS PGC train- Bragg, Ashley Blevins, Benjamin, Tekaylah Bonds, Millie Burgess, Frances Ba- bauta, Don Borelli (C) Humberto Fabian Caballero, Fabian Cabrello, Caroli- ing. The turnaround time for approval may be approxi- na Cabrello, Cristian Neil Caballero, Juan Antonio Cabrera, Sarah Callans, mately two weeks or less. Diane Calzado, Lucia Angela Carbone, Ricardo Castaneda III, Margarita Castano, Sally Castro, Yok Chang, Henry Chang, Maria Elena Chavez, Chavez-Vargas Family, Gilberto S. Cisneros, Elizabeth Cisneros, Victor H Cis- All individuals must complete the training and complete a neros, Kayson Clay, Maria Colon, Erin Conney, Mike and Julie Cook, Edward background check prior to the start of employment and/or Costello Jr., Michael Alfred Crewell, Grant Cruise Family, Emmanuel Cubillos, Remedios Cuevas, Omar Cabrera, Patricia Crim, Todd Carroll, Christopher volunteer service. Carrasco(D) Vuong (David) Minh Dao, Alex Diaz, Luis Enrique Diaz, John Doll, Dale Le Duc, Bobby Duenas, Marlin Dunlap, Debbie Dunn, Tony D’Ales- The five-year anniversary date is still in place, individuals sandro, Maggie Debenedette, Josephine De la Garza, Jaime De la Garza, Rose Mary Diaz, Lisa Marie Diaz (E) Faye Edwards, Marisa Ehrig, Luis Madico who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to complete Escudero, Isabel Escamilla, Anna & Meg Emembolu (F) Sgt. Christopher Fari- refresher trainings until they have met their five-year anni- as, Jody Ferguson, Steve Flannery, Jonhy Francisco, Yorley Frias, Samuel Fuentes, AA Fuentes III, Ana Fernandez, Annie Fernandez, Robert Flumach versary date. (G) Joseph Gallagher, Jonahs Galloway, Victoria Alana Garcia, Juan Alber- to Garcia, Rosa Garcia, Lydia Ann Garcia, Elizabeth Gardner, Homer Garza, Gene Gessert, Kelly Gillespie, Mariana De Jesus Gonzalez, Nelly Abby Gon- As the five-year anniversary date is met, individuals will zalez, John A Guillespie, Roland Gusman, Mrs. Estera Guitierrez, Fabian Gut- need to log into CMGConnect with their previous personal tierez, Victoria Gomez,Jaxon Godkin, Claudia Galvan (H) Milton Hanas, Bob VIRTUS user id and 1234 as the password. Once the individ- Hartnett, Joyce Hennessy, Olivia Hernandez, Shirley Harris, Amy Diaz Hinojosa, Alison Hanst, Ray Hernandez, Dora Isaac (J) Jessica Jacobson, Cecilia ual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able Jimenez, Dana Jones, Gene Juranka, Mario Jardin, John Jones, Alicia Jardin, to change their password. If they do not remember the Chris Johnson (K) Elih Kars, Megan Kelly, Sharon Kettner, Lane Kimble, Gene Kimble, Douglas K. (L) Netta Laird, Scott Laird, Jose Lara, Carlos Humberto user id, they may contact the following: Bolivar Lara, Christian Lebanc, Mike Leditin, Julio Lezama, Gary Lindig, Stan- ley Loziek, Mitchell Lyon, Zee Lee, Harper Lee, Jay LeDuc, Ruben Lozano, Daphne Woods at 800.228.6108 ext. 2375 Robert Lemon (M) Ines Madice, Agustin Madona, Gerardo Madrigal, Kevin Malanaphy, Adelaida Maldonado, Judy Mamaclay, Karen Berenice Mar- or [email protected] garito, Evelyn Marinas, Roy Martin, Bradley Martinez, David Martinez, Emily CMG at [email protected] Martinez, Walter Mayko, Lia McLean, Noah Medlin & family, Nelson Mejia, Nenita Mendiola, Rudy Mendoza, Frank Meyer, Lilvon Michael, Byron Mi- chael, Manuela Alicia Ortiz Molina, Jose Manuel Monreal, Lamar Montalvo, The following individuals below will now be required to Sergio Montoya, Margie Morales, Sandra Morales-Negron, Drake Motolet, Jeanne Marie Matthews, Lesley Marroquin, Jackie Mitchem, Lola Morris, complete Safe Haven online training as well: Juanita Millender, Danny Mitchell, Luis Madico, Anthony Montenegro, Celia Martinez, Deisy Maines, Michael McGeary, Antonio Mendez Jr., Priscilla My-  Individuals who have never attended training. erscough (N) Ryan Naulty, Mary Neminach, Vicky Nevares, Andres Nevares, Alpha Newgene, Shirley Ngang, Gam Thi Nguyen, Janell Noeth, Rosa L.  Individuals who are currently due for refresher training Nietes, John, Chidera, Chisom, Maurene and Tobe Ndub, Butin Ngim (O) and had not attended VIRTUS training. Rodolfo Ocampo, Julie Ojonta, Leonor Orozco, Danna Paola Osollo, (P) Melanie Pearson, Julian Gregory Pearson, Maria Antonia Medina Perez,  Individuals who are currently due and have not at- Robert D. Perez, Robert A. Perez, Lisa Peterson, Benjamin Poblete, Bobby tended VIRTUS training. Prize, Ofelia Padilla, Carlos Pena (Q) Jeannine Quintero, (R) Doris Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Rodolfo E. Ramirez Jr., Chris Ramirez, Nery Randa, Jerrene  Individuals who are out of compliance or past due. Randall, Jack Randall, Valentin Rangel, Olga Sarahi Reyna, Joel Rivera, Lynette Roberts, Mark Rodriguez, Olefia Rodriguez, Sidney Rojo, Marcela Ramirez Roldan, Jose Rosas, Familia Montes Ruiz, Robinson Family, Michael Randall, Humberto Jose Rodriguez Serrano, Olivia Ramirez, Krista Richardson (S) Gisela Sachs, Elizabeth Salas, Judge Deborah Sanchez, Jose Santistevan, Marie Sauceda, Lee A. Sauseda, Khris Scherwitz, Mary Jane Schillinger, Fran- Stewardship Report cis Schillinger, Evan Schuessler, Lupita Scotka, Tommy Sebesta, Daniel Shay, Mrs. D. Florence Sicola, Johnny Sicola, Amelia Soarces, Bob Sommers, Maria- na Soto, Jo Stewart, Thomas Stovall, Hanna Stoval, Maverick Schwantzenlaug, Sandy Stephenson, Isabel Saucedo, Dan Schuessler, Esther Sunday, June 9, 2019 De la Garza Salazar, Abby Salas(T) Dolores Tallman, Verneta Thomas, Mar-  Sunday Collection $ 32,900 tha Toledo, Claude Tournay, John Trevino, David Turilli, Silvia Tellez, Fanny Triana, Mary Turner (U) Ignacio Urvina (V) Dioselvia Lozano de Vargas, Jose  No second collection Vargas, Guadalupe Vasquez, Edith Vazquez, Linda Villanueva, Nemer Anto- nio Portccarrero Villagra Dang V. Vo, Mr. & Mrs. Vences, Mckenzie Valentine, Ashley Vleins, Angie Vazquez, Jesus David Vazquez, Juan Jose Vazquez (W) Diocesan Services Fund 2019 Jim Wade & Jamie Wade, Ashley Wade, Nancy Wannamaker, Claire Way,  Parish Goal $ 270,000 Bob Way, Irma Guadalupe Westry, Wilder Family, Marshall Williamson, Mike  Amount pledged $ 140,993 Wilson, Mary Wilson, Gale Winberley, Sabrina Way, Tristan Weston, Anita White (Y)(Z) Gilberto Zamora, Leticia Zarzoza, Leo Zerguche, Victoriano  Number of participants 427 Zamudio, Nora Zetino, and all others who also need our prayers.

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Parish Office 281-463-7878 Bulletin Deadlines Pastor Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds Submissions for the bulletin are due on Noon Monday, thirteen days in Parochial Vicar Rev. Antonio Ortiz advance of publication date. Parochial Vicar Rev. Gregory Tran, C.M.C. Submit your information to Mrs. Parochial Vicar Rev. Preston Quintela Patti Bergholtz at her e-mail: [email protected].

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St. Thomas More June 22

His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life.

Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, More steadfastly refused to approve King Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of England.

Described as “a man for all seasons,” More was a literary scholar, eminent lawyer, gentleman, father of four children, and chancellor of England. An intensely spiritual man, he would not support the king’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn. Nor would he acknowledge Henry as supreme head of the Church in England, breaking with Rome, and denying the pope as head.

More was committed to the Tower of London to await trial for treason: not swearing to the Act of Succession and the Oath of Supremacy. Upon conviction, More declared he had all the councils of Christendom and not just the council of one realm to support him in the decision of his conscience. In 1935, Thomas More was canonized a saint of God. Few saints are more relevant to our time. In the year 2000, in fact, Pope John Paul II named him patron of political leaders. The supreme diplomat and counselor, he did not compromise his own moral values in order to please the King.

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