Building Fund St. Joseph Church Bulletin May 5, 2019
Pastoral Council Mass Schedule Jim Buss Dahlia Meza Saturday, May 11, 2019 (4:30 p.m.) Adrian Fuentes Debra Garces Altar Servers: Ian Blanchard & Lily Jenkins Helen Motte Anthony Juarez Mariella Ocampo & Jose Herman Paz Jr. Joe Salazar Peggy Santos Extra Ordinary Ministers: Fran Withrow Deacon George Silva Eucharist: Cindy Salazar Alejandro Arismendez Cup: Jennie Garcia & Cathy Eutropius Cup: Rita Rull & Dolores Galvan School Board Lectors: Norma Dominguez & Loretta Salazar Sacristans: Rita Rull & Jennie Garcia Rev. Nixon Mullah – Holy Family Rev. Jesus Lizalde – Our Lady of Guadalupe Sunday, May 12, 2019 (8:30 a.m.) Rev. Terence Brinkman – St. John the Evangelist Altar Servers: Lilliana Pitru Deborah Francis – Principal Joseph, Anthony & Jeremy Sommer Bridgette Fontenot Ronnie Hotchkiss Extra Ordinary Ministers: Karen Zeitzmann Mary Norman Eucharist: Deacon George Silva Martha Contreras Frank Lundy Jr. Cup: Susie Gomez & Tom Adam Duane Emmons Cup: Chelsea Brown & Cindy Barny Dr. Louis B Hughes Lectors: Alfred Santos & Debra Garces Sacristans: Cindy Barny & Peggy Santos Finance Committee Sunday, May 12, 2019 (10:00 a.m.) Carlos Cardenas Ouida Carroll Altar Servers: Aaron & Christel Vallagomesa Keith Scheffler Ken Scheffler Gabriel & Joseph Vallagomesa Margaret De La Cruz Extra Ordinary Ministers: Eucharist: Deacon George Silva Stewardship Committee Cup: Joe & Kathy Golla Cup: Stacy & Norma Garcia & Roberto Diaz Carol Bartz Stefany Bartz Lectors: Mary Silva/Dee Lerma & Rusty Senac Susan Butaud Mary Ann Cavazos Sacristans: Jerome & Helen Motte Jennie Garcia Gil Gerlich Edwina Hughes Margie Lafosse Leasa Lopez Moreno Lundy Helen Motte Barbara Ramirez Parish Office Hours Rita Rull Peggy Santos Monday–Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Kim Scheffler Teresa St. John Closed from 12:00 – 1:00 for lunch Buster Treude Judy Treude Mass Times Monday-Thursday – 7:00 am The Second Collection Friday – 8:00 am On Saturday – 7:30 am & 4:30 pm May 19, 2019 Sunday – 8:30 am & 11:00 am Will be for
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
EASTER WEEKDAY Do you see clearly?
Early in the 20th century quantum physicists discovered a Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and mysterious phenomenon they called the “disturbing grow—a day at a time. observer.” They had learned that merely observing a quantum particle changes it in unpredictable ways. As a Sunday, May 05, 2019 result, scientists have had to develop elaborate methods for THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER their experiments to compensate for the changes their The goal doesn’t change observations cause. What is true at the quantum level of Common wisdom says everything we need to know about reality holds true at the visible level as well, only the effects life, we heard in kindergarten. Basic principles like being are much more subtle. In other words, your attitude toward kind to everyone, sharing what we have, including with the a person or event has an unpredictable effect on what you new kid, saying please and thank you—these don’t lose perceive. Today, be aware that what you observe is partly their value as we and the kids around us get older. In a of your own making. Are you judging or loving? similar way, the demands of discipleship don’t change the TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35 (274). longer we travel the road with Jesus. The first thing Jesus “What sign can you do, that we may see and believe in says to newcomers is “follow me.” One of the last you?” conversations the Risen Lord has with Peter includes the words “follow me.” To get where Jesus is going, keep following. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 (48). “And when Jesus had said this, he said to Peter, ‘Follow me.’ ”
Monday, May 06, 2019
EASTER WEEKDAY
Here’s your cue The great thing about the gospel stories is that they show Wednesday, May 08, 2019 the all-too-human way in which folks scurry after Jesus in MEMORIAL OF TERESA DEMJANOVICH the wake of a really big miracle like his multiplying of the Quiet faith, big impact loaves and fishes or walking on water. In doing so they hold Living a brief, obscure life has never been a barrier to a mirror up to us. Sure, we care about his message, but sainthood. Such was the destiny of today’s memorial saint: most of us also like having a friend in high places to answer Blessed Teresa Demjanovich, born in Bayonne, New our calls! Here’s the thing, though: Jesus isn’t looking for a Jersey in 1901. She earned a college degree (unusual for fan club or stardom; he wants us to pay attention to his women then) and soon after became a nun. Two years gospel and respond to his call. He wants us to get to work, later, at age 27, she died of complications following a not wait for a show. Are we ready to take the stage surgery. Today scholars recognize that she latched onto the ourselves and play a role? idea of the universal call to holiness decades before the TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29 (273). church emphasized the concept in Vatican II. Do you prefer “When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they . . . came to Capernaum looking for holiness that is spectacular? If so, challenge yourself to Jesus.”
also seek faithfulness in the hidden corners, as did Blessed them—tending their wounds and eating with them from his Teresa. hands—and contracted leprosy himself. When he died in TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40 (275). “For 1889, news of his death went all the way around the world this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the via telegraph and steamship. Be inspired by this saint to Son and believes in him may have eternal life.” take the next steps in your service to the mission of Christ. TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 (277). Thursday, May 09, 2019 “Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal
EASTER WEEKDAY life.” Ask and you shall receive Often in life you can use a mentor: someone wiser and more experienced to show you the ropes. A couple married longer than you knows a little something about getting past the rough spots. A retired colleague can share a few tricks about problem-solving at the office. In a story from the Acts of the Apostles, an Ethiopian eunuch was clearly on a faith journey: not a Jew, yet traveling to Jerusalem to worship and read Hebrew prophecy. He’d done all the prep work for faith: walking the walk, doing his homework. Now all he needed was a guide. Cue Philip. As the saying goes: “The teacher appears when the student is ready.” Need a Saturday, May 11, 2019 mentor? Prepare to receive one! EASTER WEEKDAY TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 (276). When the rubber hits the road “He replied, ‘How can I, unless someone instructs me?’ ” “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried,” wrote British author G.K. Chesterton. The gospel teachings are indeed challenging; they go against the grain, especially in a culture that encourages us to focus on a different “trinity”— the self-absorbed trinity of Me, Myself, and I. Jesus challenged us to look beyond our own needs (which God is fully aware of in any case) and respond to the needs of those around us. Many walked the other way when they heard this message. But others stayed. Will you stay or will you go? Friday, May 10, 2019 TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 (278).
MEMORIAL OF DAMIEN DE VEUSTER, PRIEST “Many of Jesus’ disciples who were listening said, ‘This saying is hard; who can accept it?’ ” Take it to the limit
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On January 1, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston replaced VIRTUS with CMG Safe Haven online training. The training consists of three vignette style training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed.
These trainings are available in English and Spanish. We will no longer offer live trainings, all Safe Environment trainings will only be available online.
All new employees and volunteers will complete the Safe Haven online training program instead of VIRTUS PGC training. The turnaround time for approval may be approximately two weeks or less. All individuals must complete the training and complete a background check prior to the start of employment and/or volunteer service. The 5-year anniversary date is still in place, individuals who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to complete refresher trainings until they have met their 5-year anniversary date. As the 5-year anniversary date is met, individuals will need to log into CMGConnect https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org with their previous personal VIRTUS user id and 1234 as the password. Internet Explorer is not compatible with the platform and will not work properly. Use Google Chrome of Microsoft Edge. Once the individual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able to change their password. If they do not remember the user id, they may contact the following:
1. Dahlia Meza, [email protected], 832-414-3698 or Dolores Galvan 281- 908-2803. 2. Daphne Woods at 800-228-6108 Ext. 2375 or [email protected] 3. CMG at [email protected]
The following individuals below will now be required to complete Safe Haven online training as well: 1. Individuals who have never attended training. 2. Individuals who are currently due for a refresher training and had not attended VIRTUS training. 3. Individuals who are currently due and have not attended VIRTUS training. 4. Individuals who are out of compliance or past due.
With Kind regards, Dahlia Meza and Dolores Galvan Safe Environment Coordinators Drown out the noise of the world and focus on the Spiritual Exercises taught by the Miles Christi Religious Order. Come away from this 2-night Silent Retreat with something practical to live out in your daily life. Women’s Retreat: August 16-18/ Men’s Retreat: August 23-25. Both retreats will be at the Christian Renewal Center, 1515 Hughes Rd, Dickinson, TX 77539. These retreats will include Daily Mass, Exposition/Adoration, Confessions, and personal meditation/reflection time. Don’t delay….Early Registration ends May 15th. Please contact the retreat center office or go online to their website to register before this date to receive the discounted rate.
Going off to college after high school Adult Bible Conference graduation? Covenants of Salvation Here are some facts you might not know. Fewer than 10% History of Catholic college students locate and join Catholic campus ministry on their own. Perhaps that is one reason Fri-Sun, May 31 – June 2, 2019 why a shocking 80% of Catholic college students eventually stop practicing their Catholic faith. One way to Register by April 1st to avoid late avoid that sad outcome is to make The Newman registration fee 3 rate options available: Connection. Then, you don't have to find the Catholic community at your college; it will find you! You can pick Commuter - $200 Person (3 meals) up information in the church vestibule or in the Marian Shared Room - $250 Person (2 nights/6 meals) Chapel. Also, newmanconnection.com has more Private Room - $350 Person (2 nights/6 meals) information. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Atkins at 832-784-0549. Dr. John Bersma
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St. Joseph's School Class of 1971 has begun a Scholarship Fund to honor the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in the name of Sr. Virginia O'Donnell. It was done in conjunction with a Reunion of the 1971 Class that included former faculty, including Sr. Virginia, Sr. Dorothea and Sr. Carmel. The scholarship will enable others to have the experience of a Catholic Education that we all enjoyed. The Class of '71 would encourage other alumni/ae to donate to the fund by sending your check to St. Joseph's School at 1811 Carolina St., Baytown, Texas 77520 and please be sure and put "Sr. Virginia O'Donnell Scholarship Fund" in the memo box and indicate your class graduation year. The scholarship fund has been established in Sr. Virginia's name and we would encourage everyone to contribute.
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