St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 2308 Third Street P. O. Box 2363 (mailing) Huffman, Texas 77336 Phone: 281-324-1478 Fax: 281-324-2775 SPIRIT and TRUTH 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 22, 2010 My Dear Parishioners, Grace and peace in the Lord’s name! Another name for the Vatican, and perhaps a better one, is the Holy See. The word see comes from the Latin sancta sedes meaning “holy chair”. By referring to a see, we are speaking of the seat or center of the office and authority of a Bishop. The Holy See is thus the seat and center of the Supreme Pontiff and Bishop of Rome, our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is the see of Archbishop Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo. The USCCB is the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, a governing body made up of all American bishops who typically meet biennially in Washington, DC. The USCCB (as do all nations’ conferences of bishops) works closely with the Holy See for the salvation and care of the souls of the world’s Catholic faithful. A few years ago, our former Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza was elected president of the USCCB for one term. Today, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo chairs the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2002) is the core document that guides and regularizes Catholic worship all over the world. It is the supporting document to the SACRAMENTARY (Roman Missal) which you know as the large red prayer book (with tabs and ribbons) used at our altar in every eucharistic celebration. The Holy See, the USCCB and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal direct all the Catholic faithful in the United States to make a most profound and wonderful act of reverence before receiving the eucharistic Body and Blood of Christ. Here is your relevant excerpt from the General Instruction: WHEN RECEIVING Holy Communion standing, the communicant bows his or her head before the sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister. THE CONSECRATED host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand at the discretion of each communicant. When Holy Communion is received under both kinds, the sign of reverence is also made before receiving the Precious Blood. When the ordinary (presbyter) or extraordinary (laity) ministers say, “The Body of Christ” or “The Blood of Christ”, the faith should respond by saying “Amen”. This is a sign that you give your assent to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. These acts of reverence are binding on all Catholics who receive Holy Communion regardless of their ages. (Note that the ges- ture obliges us to make a bow of the head not merely a tip or nod of the head as one does on the street.) Together in song, prayer and adoration, we reverence the Body and Blood of the Lord before the assembled community of faith precisely that “the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly…(that) your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ”. [1Thess 5:23] Mothers and fathers, though your little children have not yet made their first communion, teach them the habit of making this beautiful and gracious gesture of respect before the eucharistic King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Our good God strengthens you according to the Gospel to bring about the obedience of faith. With confidence, therefore, I ask Christ to bless you and magnify within the virtue of faith that you may know the grace-filled life to which he has called you. Sincerely in the hearts of Jesus and Mary. Your pastor, Reverend Richard Barker. MISSION STATEMENT Liturgical Schedule We, the people of St. Philip the Apos- Sunday Masses Daily Masses tle, are actively striving to be a holy Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm; Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 am Monday: 7:00 pm; Tuesday-Saturday: 8:30 am and loving family of faith as we eagerly seek to live the Gospel, being watchful Devotions (following the 8:30 am Mass) Reconciliation of all the opportunities set before us to First Friday: Chaplet of Divine Mercy Saturdays: 3:30-4:30 pm (or by appointment) love and serve God and our neighbor. First Saturday: Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Intentions and Scripture Readings Welcome to Our New Parishioners No Daily Mass: Monday August 23rd - Saturday, August 28th To become a member of St. Philip’s, please fill out a registration form located in the foyer. Return the form either in the offering Monday, August 23 (St. Rose of Lima) collection or bring to the parish office. We encourage all new Readings: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12; Matthew 23:13-22 parishioners to contact their former parish with the change. Tuesday, August 24 (St. Bartholomew) Offering envelopes are available in the vestibule for your use. Readings: Revelation 21:9b-14; John 1:45-51 Thank you and welcome! Wednesday, August 25 (St. Louis of France; St. Joseph Calasanz) Readings: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18; Matthew 23:27-32 Attention Daily Communicants Thursday, August 26 Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Matthew 24:42-51 Daily Mass will be suppressed from Monday, August 23rd Friday, August 27 (St. Monica) through Friday, September 3rd. Daily Mass will resume on Sat- Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25; Matthew 25:1-13 urday, September 4th. We will celebrate our Saturday Vigil and Saturday, August 28 (St. Augustine) Sunday Morning Masses as normal the weekend of August 28th Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 25:14-30 and 29th. Sunday Masses Knights of Columbus Brisket Sale Saturday, August 28 5:00 pm - +Repose of the soul of Ed Schmidt, Jr.+ The Knights of Columbus are selling briskets for the Sunday, August 29 Labor Day weekend. The cost is $40.00 per brisket 8:30 am - Special intentions of Ed and Judy Abdelnoor and $20.00 per half brisket. Presales are this weekend. 11:00 am - For the People of Our Parish Briskets will be available for pickup the weekend of August 28th and 29th, after the Saturday Vigil and two Readings: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Sunday morning Masses. For more info please contact Phil Grif- Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14 fin at 713-485-9992 or the parish office at 281-324-1478. Pray the Rosary with the Knights of Columbus The Altar Flowers are given by Please join the Knights as they pray the rosary after each Kim Do Sunday Mass (including Saturday Vigil) on August 28th In honor of Mary, Our Blessed Mother and August 29th. and David and Lynette Zaunbrecher Ladies Guild Monthly Luncheon In loving celebration for the adoption of our Our next luncheon will be at Rico’s Mexican granddaughter, Callie Ann Zaunbrecher, Restaurant on FM 1960 in Atascocita on and the baptism of our granddaughter, Monday, August 23rd, at 11:30 am. Sydney Erin Zaunbrecher For more info please call Genevieve Schmidt at 281-324-2110. Sunday - August 15 2010 Lector (Lay Reader) Training Sunday Collection: $7,033.50 Have you ever wanted to proclaim God’s word at the Children’s Collection: 21.00 Sacrifice of the Holy Mass? If so, we will be having Second Collection/Infirm Priests: 1,709.00 lector training on Saturday, September 11th, 9:30 Total: $8,763.50 am. If you would like to become a lector, or would like a re- fresher, please come to this informative session. All potential lectors must be in full communion with the Catholic Church Dress Standard for All Masses and able to receive all the sacraments. For more information please contact Sylvester Leonards at 832-423-9646. Men/Young Men/Boys (who have made First Communion): Shirts and pants. Eucharistic Minister Training Women/Young Women/Girls (who have made their First Communion): Modest Dresses, Coordinated Ensembles, or Would you like to serve at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as a Shirt/Blouses with Pants. Eucharistic Minister? If so, we will be offering a train- Clothing Items not proper: flip-flops, shorts, cutoffs, t-shirts, body shirts, sloppy jeans, tank tops, and revealing clothing. ing session on Saturday, September 18th, 10:00 am. All potential lectors must be in full communion with the Please respect the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Catholic Church and able to receive all the sacraments. and wear modest clothing. Please contact Kathy O’Donnell at (832) 276-3830. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 22, 2010 Middle and High School Youth CCE Celebrate First Communion Fall 2010 ‘Dates to Remember’ This Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 Mass, several of • CCE Registrations: Following Masses on Sunday, Au- St. Philip’s middle and high school youth will re- gust 22nd, August 29th and September 5th. ceive their First Holy Communion! • Catechist Orientation/Training: Tuesday, September In addition to their regularly scheduled CCE classes, since last fall 14th, Pre-K – K 6:30pm and 1st-10th- 7pm in the Parish these students have also been participating in special weekly sac- Hall. Mandatory for all catechists and co-teachers. ramental preparation sessions. They are to be commended for their hard work, commitment, and great accomplishment! • CCE Begins: Sunday, September 26th and Wednesday, September 29th. Parent/Student mandatory orientation on Many volunteers played a part in their success. GREAT first day of CCE. THANKS go out to the following dedicated catechists: Debbie Jones, Ann Swihart, Marie Hohmann and Mary Comeaux.