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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS - August 5, 2007 ***NOTICE*** Announcements in the bulletin will appear online
at the St Vincent de Paul website and will be updated weekly. Announcements
and activities will list the church office as the contact information
by default. Chaplet for Fr. John We want to invite everybody to join us in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the complete healing of Fr. John Weyer. A sign-up sheet is on a poster in the St. Jude Chapel. The Chaplet only takes 7 minutes and you can pray wherever you are. Choose a specific hour and keep this commitment until Fr. John is completely healed. We will see graces flow to this parish if we are all united in prayer. As Jesus said to St. Faustina: Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything if what you ask is compatible with My will.(1731) By this novena [of Chaplet], I will grant every possible grace to souls. (796) CCE AND LORD'S DAY TEACHER IN-SERVICES All teachers, New & Returning, both nights. VIRTUS PROGRAM This program is required of all volunteers. Please go online to register www.virtus.org. FIND a date-time-place that fits your schedule. St. Vincent’s next date is Sept. 6, see page 8 of this bulletin. TEACHER NEEDS CCE/LDP REGISTRATION 2007-2008 If you are planning on having your child or children enrolled in the 2007-2008 LDP or CCE Programs here at SVDP please come by the CCE Office ASAP this week. No phone in registrations please. Also, there will be no special August Sunday registration. Some classes may be filled to capacity, others may still have some available spaces. Please register ASAP. SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS Require a TWO (2) Year Program. First Holy Communion 1ST YEAR Requirement: For Communion in 2008 Child was enrolled in the 1st Grade for the 2006-2007 year. Students enrolled now for the 1st grade for 2007-2008 will make Communion in 2009. 2nd YEAR Requirement: Are presently enrolled in the 2nd grade class for the 2007-2008 year. If new to the SVDP Program need proof that you have attended CCE classes at another parish. For further information call Sr. Jean Marie, 713-663-3524 or Mary Costa, 713-663-3528. Mass of Healing There will be Anointing of the Sick after the 12:10 PM Mass every second Wednesday of the month. Our next Mass of Healing with Anointing will be this Wednesday, August 8, 12:10 PM. YOUTH NEWS Stop by the Youth Room and welcome Junior High (6th-8th Grade) Youth Ministry News High School Youth Ministry (9th-12th) Summer 2007 – Jr & Sr. High in June AUGUST – CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION IMPORTANT - SVDP – CONFIRMATION PROGRAM NEWS LIFE TEEN/EDGE CORE TEAM ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For more information or to RSVP please call the Youth office, 713-663-3560. Monthly Collection for the Poor Last Week’s Stewardship Offering Please Welcome New Director of Youth Ministry Nick LaRocca Nick comes on board after having 4 years experience as a volunteer in Catholic Youth Ministry, bringing with him another long time volunteer, Tricia, his wife of eight months. Nick has also spent past summers in summer camp ministry and has recently left the social work field for the opportunity to pursue his passion, sharing Christ with others in the Catholic faith. Nick and Tricia have been parishioners here at SVDP since their move to the area last December. Tricia works as a Child Life Specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital and will be a great addition here as a volunteer. Nick is a Beaumont native and graduate of Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School. Both he and his wife are graduates of Texas Tech University. Nick is excited to be joining the team and for the opportunity to serve the parish. Next Sunday, August 12, after the 5:45pm LIFE TEEN Mass, SVDP Adult Christian Community See our website: www.svdpacc.org Mission: To serve young adults in this community and provide a place in which both single and married young adults can share and feel part of a group of people who believe in a Christian way of life. Tue: Mass, 7pm, Main Church, social following Please send all questions/comments to [email protected] PRIMETIME—The Group for Singles 35+ Opus Dei Meetings for Women Meetings of Recollection for Women are offered at SVDP on the First Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am and 7-9pm every month. You are invited to join them. For more information, call the Southgate Center, 713-524-9782. Eucharistic Adoration Turn off the TV or computer for an hour a week, and spend it with Jesus instead! We have several weekly hours of Adoration that are in need of your help! Check the sign on the wall in the St. Jude Chapel for a complete list of openings. For more information, email [email protected]. Saturday, August 11th, 5 PM Mass The Knights of Columbus Council 10390 and the Fourth Degree Assembly 1094 will be celebrating the birthday of Father Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic Men's group in the world known as the "Right Arm of the Catholic Church". The Knights of Columbus has grown to more than 13,000 councils and 1.7 million members in 13 countries around the world. Over the past 10 years they have donated nearly $1 billion to charity and 400 million hours of humanitarian service. Please plan to attend this special mass. Several pews will be reserved for the Knights at this Saturday, Aug. 11, 5pm Mass. ADULT FORMATION RCIA ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY * Nursery child care available with fee and required 48-hour advance reservation; always call in cancellations. Call 713-667-9111. Coffee & Donuts in the MJFC No Coffee & Donuts During Summer Break Substitute Teachers Needed WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Adoption Day Camp Divine Mercy Prayer Group The Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets every Monday, at 7:00 PM, in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center, Rm. 206. Everyone is invited to learn more about the message of Divine Mercy and this apostolate. For more information please call the church office at 713-667-9111 for contact information. Readings For The Week Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Tuesday: Nm 12: 1-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lk 12:32-48 [35-40] WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED
SVDP Baptism Policy: Parents must be registered parishioners prior to baptism sign up. Call Helen, at the parish office to schedule required parental class and baptism, 713-663-3536. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK August 6 to August 12 Monday August 6, Transfiguration of the Lord Tuesday August 7, Sixtus II/Cajetan Wednesday August 8, Dominic Thursday August 9. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Friday August 10, Lawrence Saturday August 11, Clare Sunday August 12, Nineteenth in Ordinary Time Please pray for the repose of the soul of: Eston Hebert, father of Cathy Bennet May she rest in the peace of Christ. October Parish Mission “He Touched Me” will be the theme for a Parish Mission here at St. Vincent de Paul, October 21-24. Passionist Father Cedric Pisegna will speak on topics relating to prayer, scripture, mercy, suffering, and how to be led by the Holy Spirit. These topics and more will be covered during his homily at a 10 a.m. Mass each morning and during evening sessions beginning at 7 p.m. See future bulletins for more information. Parish Library The Parish Library is open Mondays, 9:30am-1pm, and Fridays, 1-4pm and on Sundays when Coffee & Donuts are served or when the KC Breakfast occurs. Items may be returned to the Church Office or the box to the right of the MJFC desk when they are open. Please feel free to schedule appointments and ask questions by calling Joan Barry at 713-592-8833. Thank you for your patronage of our invaluable resources! SVDP Boot Camp Starting August 13, 2007 SVDP VIRTUS Workshop September 6 Our next Virtus workshop will be: If you are a SVDP employee or volunteer in any ministry that has regular/routine contact with youth under 18 years old, you are required to attend this 3-hour workshop. Workshops are held at most parishes throughout the year and may be taken at any location. You must register online at www.virtus.org. No one will be admitted once the class has started. If you have any questions regarding the VIRTUS program, contact Pam White at 713-663-3543. Babysitting available with 48-hour advance reservations, call 713-667-9111. CCSC Back to School Volunteers Needed Volunteers are wanted for two phases: Sort & Set-up Aug. 4, 7:45am-1pm, prepare packets for distribution. Distribution Aug. 10 & 11, 7:45am-1pm, assist clients as they gather supplies. Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd. Just show up! For more information regarding Back To School, contact the Youth Services Manager at 713.961.3993 ext. 214 or [email protected] Roots of Christian Mysticism Series Starts September All interested in contemplative spirituality are invited to attend a series of lectures on Modern Christian Mysticism from 9am to 12pm, on nine Saturdays Sept. 8, 2007—May 10, 2008, at the Dominican Sisters Meeting Room, 6501 Almeda, Houston 77021. Presented by theologians and scholars, including professors from the University of St. Thomas and St. Mary’s Seminary, the series will cover a wide variety of topics from 17th Century mystics (St. Francis de Sales, St. Jeanne de Chantal, etc.) to modern contemplatives such as Thomas Merton. Tuition of $225 per year is requested; scholarships are available on an as needed basis. No prior preparation is required. A detailed schedule, biographies of the presenters, and a registration form can be found at www.wccmtexas.org, or by contacting Claudia Morgan at 713.668.1209 or [email protected]. PASTORAL MINISTRY On-going Opportunities for Growth in Faith and Community—All are held in the MJFC Christian Meditation: Every Wednesday at 7 pm. Special Ministries SENIOR FELLOWSHIP LEISURE LEARNING CENTER Our August bus trip is sure to be an unusual adventure!! How about a swamp and river boat tour Wed., Aug. 22. Orange, Texas is our destination with Captain Eli, an experienced guide and biologist. The Stark House and Museum will be some of the other attractions we will visit. Our departure time will be 7:30 am. The cost of this trip is $20.00 excluding lunch which will be at a local Cajun restaurant. Sign up is available in the MJFC. Please note that there will be no Tai Chi classes in August. They will resume in September. Ireland, here we come! A small but enthusiastic group of us will finally be on our way on August 7th to enjoy the “Shades of Ireland”. Please pray for us. For Leisure Learning info, call Chris, 713-663-3564. GENERAL Bulletin:. Deadline is Friday, nine (9) days before date of bulletin. Articles may be emailed ([email protected]), faxed or dropped off at the Parish Office.Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event. Contact Cathy at [email protected] . Nursery: Ages birth to 24 months during Sunday 9:30 and 11:00 AM Masses at the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the Parish Registration form available at the Church entrances or the Parish Office, or complete and return the Parish Information Form below and a Registration Form will be mailed to you. (For best viewing, expand this browser window to full size; print the form and mail to the main church address on the front page of the website.)
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