Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 1111 St. Joseph Parkway — Houston, TX 77002 Archdiocese of Masses & Confessions Galveston-Houston Weekdays His Eminence 7:00 AM Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30-6:50am Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, D.D., S.T.L. 12:10 PM Mon-Fri 11:30am-Noon Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Saturday Most Reverend Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S. 5:00 PM English 3:30-4:45pm Auxiliary Bishop Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, D.D. Sunday Archbishop Emeritus 7:00 AM English Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, D.D. 9:00 AM Vietnamese 8:15-8:45am Bishop Emeritus 11:00 AM English 10:15– 10:45am Very Reverend Jeffrey L. Bame 1:00 PM Spanish 12:15– 12:45pm Rector & Parish Administrator 5:30 PM English 4:30-5:15pm Reverend Loc D. Phan Parochial Vicar Church Hours Permanent Deacons Mon 9am-2pm, Tues 6:30am-2pm, Wed & Thurs Deacon John Carrara Deacon Daniel Addis 6:30am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm. Deacon Lynn Carney Deacon Gilberto Vela Sat. Noon-6pm, Sun 6:30am-7pm Deacon Joe Millhouse Parish Offices at the Cathedral Centre 1701 San Jacinto St. Houston, TX 77002 Office Hours: M-F 8:00-12:00 & 1:00-5:00 [email protected] (713) 659-1561 FĔĚėęĊĊēęč SĚēĉĆĞ Ĕċ OėĉĎēĆėĞ TĎĒĊ JĚđĞ 4, 2021 RECTOR’S LETTER July 4, 2021 encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by Happy Fourth of July! a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light Dear Friends in Christ: of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Anh chị em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô: Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo: laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the pro- As we celebrate not only the Fourteenth Sunday in motion of national happiness, the increase of indus- Ordinary Time, but this Independence Day in our try, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpet- nation, we are not only grateful for our nation and uate to us the blessing of equal liberty. the freedoms it provides, but also reminded of our faith and the responsibilities that accompany our We pray for his excellency, the governor of this rights—responsibilities not only to our nation, but state, for the members of the assembly, for all judg- particularly to God and our neighbor. As we cele- es, magistrates, and other officers who are appoint- brate, may we reflect on the fact that freedom is not ed to guard our political welfare, that they may be ultimately meant for our enjoyment but so that we enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge may always be free to do that which we ought—we the duties of their respective stations with honesty are freed to be people of conscience, of faith, of and ability. charity, of service. We are free to do what is right. We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, Back at the time of the Presidential Election, I all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the shared the Prayer for Government, composed by United States, that they may be blessed in the Bishop John Carroll, the first appointed bishop of knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Thy the United States, in 1791 during the first term of most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, our nation’s first president, George Washington. and in that peace which the world cannot give; and Along with Bishop Carroll, on this July 4th please after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted join me in praying for our nation once again: to those which are eternal. “We pray Thee, O Almighty and Eternal God! Who Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to re- through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all member the souls of Thy servants departed who are nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents, rela- may continue with unchanging faith in the confes- tives, and friends; of those who, when living, were sion of Thy Name. members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased; of all benefactors who, We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to en- by their donations or legacies to this Church, wit- dow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and nessed their zeal for the decency of divine worship sanctity of life, our chief bishop, Pope [Francis], the and proved their claim to our grateful and charita- Vicar of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of ble remembrance. To these, O Lord, and to all that his Church; our own bishop, [Daniel], all other rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church; and refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through especially those who are appointed to exercise the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.” amongst us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct Thy people into the ways of salvation. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place all our trust in You. Amen. We pray Thee, O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, Yours in Christ, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the Presi- dent of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminent- Very Reverend Jeffrey L. Bame ly useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by Rector & Parish Administrator www.sacredhearthouston.org RECTOR’S CORNER Welcome to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart— Financial Stewardship: Thank you a parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for supporting the Co-Cathedral of the located in the heart of downtown Houston. In addition Sacred Heart. In addition to our Parish to being a cathedral and a hub for Archdiocesan activity, we Offertory Box and Poor Box found in the are a parish serving the people of downtown Houston, mid- back of the church, you can donate via town, and visitors and travelers from all over. Wherever you Faith Direct, PayPal, or mail. Visit GIVE are from, welcome! on our website for more details. To register as part of our parish family and to receive our 6/27/21 Offertory: 2021 YTD: Collected: $31,091 Collected: $1,234,083 communications to learn more, visit the Rector’s Corner online Budgeted: $26,681 Budgeted: $1,355,346 or call our parish office during the week at 713-659-1561. $4,410 ($121,263) Cathedral Centre Closed: On Monday, July 5th, the Ca- 2021 DSF Gifts: DSF Stewardship thedral Centre will be closed in observance of Independence Paid: $106,697 Donors: 282 Goal: $135,000 Families: 1,885 Day. There will be 12:10pm Mass at the Co-Cathedral and the 79% / ($28,303) 15% Participating Co-Cathedral will be open for its new regular Monday times of 9:00 AM– 2:00 PM. Mass Intentions New Daily Mass Schedule: Last week we announced a Saturday, July 3 new daily Mass schedule and Co-Cathedral hours. Beginning 5:00pm For the People of the Parish on July 1st, we will no longer celebrate 7am Masses on Mon- Sunday, July 4 days or Fridays. We will continue to have 7am Mass on Tues- 7:00am Gloria Starks † days, Wednesday, and Thursdays. The new church hours are 9:00am Vietnamese Men of the parish Monday 9am-2pm, Tuesday 6:30am-2pm, Wednesday and 11:00am Hilda Montemayor † 1:00pm For the Unborn Thursday 6:30am-6pm, Friday 9am-6pm. 5:30pm Bernadine † & F.R. Pizzitola † Parish Pastoral Council: In my bulletin letter of May 30 Monday, July 5 I announced the plans to constitute a new Parish Pastoral Coun- 12:10pm Frank Kelley † cil with the desire to empower leadership in our community. Tuesday, July 6 Over the last month I have provided blurbs about what this en- 7:00am Jennifer Bowen tails. Now we enter the phase of inquiry and discernment. 12:10pm Denise Vann † Wednesday, July 7 If you think you might be interested in serving on the Pastoral 7:00am Pamela Thompson † Council or are just interested in learning more, join us for one 12:10pm Fr. Jones Jayara MS NCC of our Come and See sessions. No commitment is required. Thursday, July 8 Saturday, July 24th from 3:00-4:30 pm 7:00am For a private intention Wednesday, July 28th from 7-8:30 pm 12:10pm For Seminarians Friday, July 9 12:10pm Winnie Bird † For the recently deceased: Fr. Ryan Stawaisz †, Gloria Starks† and Denise Vann † All clergy, employees, and volunteers are required to be compliant with CMG For upcoming weddings: Nguyen & Connect. To report suspected abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy, an Nguyen; Garcia & Guajarda; and Smith & employee, or volunteer of the Archdiocese immediately contact Child Protec- Hincapie Ɵve Services (CPS) at 1-800-252-5400 and the local police department. For confidenƟal vicƟms assistance call 713-654-5799 or e-mail [email protected]. www.sacredhearthouston.org WORSHIP AID For complete texts and translations: https://www.sacredhearthouston.org/worship Prelude Introit: Suscépimus, Deus (mode I) Gregorian Chant Processional: #966 God of Our Fathers NATIONAL HYMN Kyrie eleison (Mass of St. Benedict) Robert LeBlanc Gloria (Mass of St. Benedict) Robert LeBlanc www.sacredhearthouston.org WORSHIP AID Readings: #1111 Responsorial: Psalm 123 Owen Alstott Reprinted with permission.