St. Christopher Catholic Church Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston 8150 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX Website:

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PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Joseph Thu Le, Pastor Rev. Hieu Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Allan Frederiksen Deacon Benito Tristan Jr. PARISH OFFICE: 713-645-6614

FAX NUMBER 713-640-1640 OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday 10:00am-7:00pm Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch Bookkeeper: Amelia Banda Receptionist: Diana Torres Sacramental Records: Louisa Espinoza Director of Religious Education: Maria Fernandez 713-645-6142 Office Assistant:

Nereida Medrano

Confirmation Coordinator &Youth Ministry: Lam Hoang 713-454-6641

Music Director:

Michelle Pham 713-454-6623

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: English 5:00 PM Sunday: English 8:00 & 10:00 AM Español: 12:00 PM

Vietnamese: 4:30 PM English: 6:30 PM

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE:

Monday - Saturday: 8:30 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 - 4:50 PM or by appointment ADORATION OF THE

BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Friday: 9:00AM—12:00 Noon in the Church

St. Christopher Catholic School

Principal Mrs. Claudia Cavazos 713-649-0009

St. Christopher Catholic Church

Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston

8150 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX. 77017

Website: www.stchristopherhouston.org

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Sunday Offering

August 27, 2017

Regular Collection: 2,535.55

Children’s Mass: 195.00

School Support: 381.00

Bazaar Countdown

27 Days

Garage Sale Fundraiser

- Only

drop off garage sale

items on Sunday by the back parking lot close to the gar-age. Volunteers are needed to sort.

Next Bazaar Meetings

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Tuesday, September 5,

12, 19, and 26 at 7pm in the meeting room.

Virtus -

Virtus is required for volunteers.

“Protecting God’s Children” September 9, 2017 at

1:00 p.m. in Meeting Room. Pre-register at:

VirtusOnline.org. For more information contact

Nereida S. Medrano at (713) 645-6142.

Raffle Ticket Sells - Join us a few hours, to sell raffle

tickets at neighborhood parishes:

St. Luke the Evangelist on 11011 Hall Rd., on Sept 3rd. St. Helen 2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland on Sept. 16 & 17

For further information contact the Rectory at 713-645-6614. Thank You.

St. Christopher Catholic School

School Bulletin Announcements

Week of September 3, 2017

The School Office is open 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

PRE-K 3 & 4 Year Olds & Kindergarten - Full Day -

THRU 8TH_GRADE

Please call the School Office 713-649-0009 for infor-mation, come by the School Office or visit our web site: sccs1939.org for information and forms.

School resumes on September 5th, 2017

Wednesday Sept. 6th Fall pictures

Office Depot 5% Back to Schools Program Help our school earn FREE SUPPLIES! Our school will earn up

to 5% of your qualifying purchases to use for FREE supplies. You can credit our school year round! Here is how it works: Every time you shop at OFFICE DEPOT/ OFFICE MAX, Give them our School ID#770097760. Many school supplies and food items have “Box Tops for Education” on them now. Please continue to save these for our school. You can drop them in the weekend collec-tion marked “Box Tops for School” or by the school office any time!

Thank you!!

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults —

"If you can answer yes to these questions we

encourage you to come to RCIA (Rite of Christian

Initiation of Adults).

I have never been baptized. I was validly baptized

in another Christian tradition but want to know

more about the Catholic Church and what it teaches

and believes. I am a baptized Catholic but never

received the Sacraments of First Communion and /

or Confirmation. I have all my sacraments but

would like to know much more about my faith.

We meet every Tuesday at 7 PM in Adult

Educa-tion Room 1."

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017

Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleas-ing and perfect.

— Romans 12:2

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The name of the LORD has become like

fire burning in Jeremiah’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9). Psalm — My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63).

Second Reading — Be transformed; renew your mind; discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2).

Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will find them (Matthew 16:21-27).

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Pray for

Special Intentions of:

Thomas Cody

CHILDREN’S CATECHESIS

Registrations for the year 2017 – 2018 now in progress. Classes start the week of September 11th Faith Formation Classes

for children who have never been to catechism classes and children who after celebrating their First Commun-ion wish to continue their Faith FormatCommun-ion. For first time students please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal and Birth Certificates.

Sacrament Preparation Classes (Penance and First Communion) –

Only for children in the 2nd_{. grade or}

above who have completed one year of Faith Formation and KNOW HOW TO MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AND KNOW THE BASIC PRAYERS SUCH AS: OUR

FATHER, HAIL MARY, GLORY BE and the ACT OF

CONTRITION. Students in grades 6th_.-8th_{. must also}

know THE CREED. Children who do not know the prayers will be placed in Faith Formation Classes for one more year before entering the Sacrament Program. If your child has not learned these prayers or has forgot-ten them, please help him/her learn them by practicing prayer at home.

RCIC – For children and adolescents 7 – 17 years old who have not yet been baptized.

Last day to register for Sacrament classes will be September 21, 2017.

REGISTRATION FEES

Faith Formation Classes - $40.00 per child (a deposit of at least $15.00 is required upon registration). First Penance and First Communion Preparation Classes - $72.00 per child between August 7 and September 14. (a deposit of at least $32.00 is required upon registration).

A $10.00 late fee will apply for registrations beginning September 18.

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

Mondays and Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Children who are returning to enter the Sacrament Program, must be present at time of registration.

Catechists & Catechists Aides are needed.

Put your best foot forward September 3rd

Gulf Coast Regional blood center will be here on Sept. 3rd 9am to 1pm. Blood donors are appreciated. READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13;

Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911

Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14;

Lk 4:31-37

Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11

Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6

Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]

Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5

Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10;

Mt 18:15-20

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It’s interesting to imagine the scene when the changes in our liturgy were first tested. Choices for prayer texts were one thing, but responses from the people were anoth-er. In early 1967, secret test-drives of the new Mass were conducted in the Vatican. Pope Paul VI was present, and there was a handful of bishops, priests, a few laypeople and two sisters making up the assembly. Everyone had a booklet with every word of the songs, rubrics, and prayers, blank paper, and a pencil for notes. After each Mass, the ordained men in the group met in the pope’s library to share their experiences. The laypeople and sisters met separately.

Over a week’s time they tested what they called a “read Mass with singing,” a “Mass entirely recited,” and a “Sung Mass.” While the ordained were generally in favor, the lay comments were very clear and insightful, and had great impact on the final result. This was a brilliant plan on the part of the pope, who got to see how the reform was going, and to recognize in this small trial run a growing consensus that reform was needed and welcome.

Based on his observation, Pope Paul VI called for specific innovations, such as beginning the Mass with the sign of the cross. It’s amazing that some of our most familiar rites are really quite new treasures of our tradition!

RELIGION DEFINED

I do not know how philosophers may ultimately fine religion; but from Micah to James it has been de-fined as service to one’s fellow human rendered by fol-lowing the great rule of justice and mercy, of wisdom

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Pray for these who have died:

Oremos por nuestros hermanos

recientemente fallecidos:

Daniel Valdivia, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr.,

Sam Aker, Zenaida Rodriguez, Melvin Gonzalez

Amaya, Maria del Carmen Hernandez Cruz,

Elia Villarreal

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Mass Intentions / Intenciones de las Misas

Sunday / Domingo 09/03/2017

8:00 am Rosa Villegas

Joseph Villegas

10:00am Ngozi Nwosu & children Joe Duane

12:00 pm Julio Cortez Ernesto Cortez

6:30 pm Fam. Perez, Villalobos, Y Ruiz Monday / Lunes 09/04/2017 8:30 am Rosa Villegas Familia Guerrero-Barron  Tuesday / Martes 09/05/2017 8:30 am Marriage Restoration Familia Moreno-Barron Wednesday / Miércoles 09/06/2017 8:30 am 20 yr. Wedding Anniversary

Maria y Israel Guerrero

Thursday / Jueves 09/06/2017 8:30 am Joe Duane  Jose Oliva Friday / Viernes 09/07/2017 8:30 am Fernando Rodriguez Martinez Family Saturday / Sabado 09/08/2017 8:30 am 5:00 pm Darlene Kelleher David A. Garcia

Oremos por las intenciones especiales de:

Pray for special intentions of our

Seminarians: Thuc Nguyen

Houston Okonma

Pray for those individuals

reported sick: Oremos por

nuestros hermanos enfermos:

Mercedes Iglesias, Michael Tyler

Trahan, Eloy Davila, Thomas Sheer Jr., Alisha

Rivera, Kourtney Ruiz & twins

“Clases de Uñitas”

A las parejas que están comprometidas en matrimonio o que están casadas por el civil, se les invita a asistir a las Pláticas

Pre-Matrimoniales.

Las clases comienzan el jueves, 14 de septiembre 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm en el salón de juntas

Inscripción: $150.00 - 10 clases

Nota: Las parejas co-habitando o parejas casadas civilmente no pueden recibir la Eucaristía y/o obtener

la absolución en confesión. Si estuvieron Casados anteriormente y necesitan anulación, podemos ayudarle

con este proceso. Por favor de llame a la Rectoría 713-645-6614 para inscribirse.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos

Si puede responder afirmativamente a cualquiera de estas preguntas, le invitamos a RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos). No estoy bautizado.

Estoy válidamente bautizado en otra tradición Cristiana pero quero saber mas sobre la Iglesia Católica, lo que ensena y cree.

Soy in Católico pero necesito primera comunión y / o confirmation. Tengo todos los sacramentos pero quiero saber mas acerca de mi fe.

Nos reunimos todos los martes a las 7 PM en la Sala de Educación de Adultos 1."

SIGUIENDO A CRISTO

Si alguna vez te jugaron una broma desagradable y algo risible a la vez, entonces comprenderás cómo Jere-mías se siente hoy cuando le dice a Dios “me sedujiste,

Señor, y me dejé seducir”.Ya lo imaginamos sacudiendo

la cabeza con una sonrisa desconsolada, pero con el enojo latente en su voz. De igual manera, Pedro piensa que Jesús lo está “embaucando” cuando éste comienza a ex-plicar que ser el Mesías significa sufrir y morir, y ser seguidor del Mesías significa cargar la cruz y hacer lo mismo. Jeremías trata de negar la voluntad de Dios para él al tratar de permanecer callado; Pedro –quien ha sido hecho cimiento de la Iglesia– totalmente niega la enseñan-za de Jesús, por lo que hoy es llamado “Satanás”. Por suerte para nosotros, Jeremías se llega a dar cuenta de que tener la Palabra de Dios en el corazón significa que será inútil tratar de permanecer en silencio, aunque ello signi-fique el desprecio y la burla de los que te rodean. Felizmente Pedro al final volvió a la fe que profesó en el Evangelio de la semana pasada, y llegó a comprender nuestra necesidad, como bautizados seguidores de Cristo, de seguir su camino, aunque signifique seguirlo hasta la muerte.

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CATEQUESIS PARA NIÑOS

Las Inscripciones para el año 2017 – 2018 ya comenzaron

Clases comienzan la semana del 11 de septiembre

Formación en la Fe – clases para niños que nunca han asistido a la catequesis y niños que después de celebrar su Primera Comunión desean continuar su formación. Si es la primera vez que inscribe a sus hijos, debe traer consigo una copia del Certificado de Bautismo y del Acta de Nacimiento (de cada niño).

Preparación para Sacramentos (Penitencia y Primera Comunión) – Únicamente para niños en el segundo año escolar o más alto, que ya han completado un año de Formación en la Fe y saben COMO HACER LA SEÑAL DE LA CRUZ, y saben las oraciones básicas tales como: EL PADRE NUESTRO, EL AVE MARIA, EL GLORIA, Y ACTO DE CONTRICION. Estudiantes del de 6º a 8º

grado también deben saber EL CREDO.

Los niños que no sepan las oraciones tendrán que inscri-birse en las clases de Formación en la Fe nuevamente y esperar al próximo año para ingresar al Programa de Sacramentos. Si su hijo/a no sabe estas oraciones o si las olvidó, por favor ayúdele a aprenderlas por medio de la práctica.

RICA – Para niños y adolescente de 7 a 17 años de edad que aún no han sido bautizados.

El último día de inscripciones para las clases de Sacra-mentos será el 21 de Septiembre del 2017.

CUOTAS DE INSCRIPCION

Clases de Formación en la Fe - $40.00 por estudiante. (Un depósito de por lo menos $15.00 por estudiante es requerido al momento de inscripción y el resto se puede pagar después).

Clases de Preparación para la Primera Penitencia y Primera Comunión - $72.00 por estudiante del 7 de Agosto hasta el 14 de Septiembre. Se requiere un depósi-to de por lo menos $32.00 por estudiante al momendepósi-to de inscripción y el resto se puede pagar después.

Las inscripciones tardías comienzan el 18 Septiembre con un cargo adicional de $10.00.

HORARIO DE INSCRIPCIONES Lunes y Martes: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Miércoles y Jueves: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Los niños que estarán regresando para entrar al Programa de Sacramentos, deben estar presentes

durante la inscripción.

“UNITAS Class”

Engaged Couples & Civilly Married

Couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage! It is time to register!

Classes start: Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Meeting room Fee Enrollment: $150.00 - 10 classes

Note: Couples co-habiting or only civilly married may not receive the Eucharist and / or seek absolution in confession until your marriage situation is validated. If you had a prior marriage that needs to be annulled,

we can help you with this process. Please contact 713 645-6614 or visit the Rectory to sign up.

Devoción a la Divina Misericordia

Les a que nos acompañe a rezar la

coronilla a la Divina Misericordia los

Viernes 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. en el Salón de Ed. II. También reflexionamos en Sagradas Escrituras del domingo siguiente con el motivo de estar mejor

dispuestas a recibir la Palabra de Dios durante la Misa Dominical.

TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA

Les invitamos a una escuela de oración donde se aprende a entrar en una relación íntimamente y personal con el Señor Jesús. El taller consta de quince sesiones, una sesión por semana y cada una con duración de dos horas. Las sesiones son gratuitas y abiertas a personas de 18 años en adelante. Para más información comunicarse con Magda Aldana al 713-742-3741.

Vigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 3 de septiembre de 2017 Dejen que una nueva manera de pensar los transforme internamente, para que sepan distinguir cuál es

la voluntad de Dios, es decir, lo que es bueno, lo que le agrada, lo perfecto.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Christopher Church #515202 8150 Park Place Boulevard Houston, TX 77017 TELEPHONE 713 645-6614 CONTACT PERSON Louisa Espinoza EMAIL: [email protected] SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 11:00 September 3, 2017

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