Dear brothers and sisters, I hope and pray that you and your family

are doing as well as can be during this health crisis. It is a time of testing and trials, and we may wonder if the Lord is with us or not. It is as if we are living through the Exodus of the Israelites (they questioned also), or tossing in a boat on stormy seas, like the disciples, while Jesus sleeps, or facing death as Mary and Martha did in the Gospel this weekend. Remember that the Lord is with us, not just during tribulation but until the end of time and beyond. It is a temptation to look into ourselves and be cowed by fear and uncertainly. We are people of faith and should look for the Lord during these times and how best to take care of those around us. If we pay attention and pray, we will see the glory of God getting us through.

Like the blind man in last week’ s readings, Lazarus represents all humanity. He stands for the “dead man” for all those Jesus loves and wants to liberate from the bands of sin and death. Like the man born blind, Lazarus’ death is used by Jesus to reveal “ the glory of God.” And again, like last week, Jesus’ words and deeds give sight to those who believe. If we believe, we will see that Jesus loves each of us, as He loved Lazarus, and that He calls us out of death and into a new life. By His Resurrection, Jesus has fulfilled Ezekiel’s promise in today’s First Reading. He has opened the graves that we may rise, put His Spirit in us that we may live. Faith is the key. If we believe as Martha does in today’ s Gospel— that Jesus is the resurrection and the life— even if we die, we will live. “I have promised, and I will do it,” God assures us. Let us say together, “Jesus, I trust in you.”

Yours in Christ, Fr. Vincent

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Permanent Deacons: Deacon Ed Gosline

Maria Peguero

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Maintenance:

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Marissa Oracion

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Finance Advisory Board: Eloy Deluna

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MARCH 22, 2020

ST. ALBERT OF TRAPANI CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS March 29, 2020

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Mon/Lun March 30

9 AM (Eng) Kanti Bhansali — †

Tue/Mar March 31 9 AM (Eng) Chris & Frances Weatherly — SI

Wed/Miér April 1

9 AM (Eng) Bonilla-Hernandez Family — SI

Thu/Jue April 2

9 AM (Eng) St. Albert Parishioners — SI

Fri/Vier April 3 9 AM (Eng) Grace Okorie — SI

Sat/Sáb April 4

9 AM (Eng) All Health Workers — SI

5 PM (Eng) Theresa & Barbara Ezeh Family — SI

Sun/Dom April 5

9 AM (Eng) Regina Coleman & Family — SI

11 AM (Eng) St. Albert Parishioners — SI

Jude Onyeahialam & Family — SI

Dr. Joyce Egbe, Patrick & Family — SI

Sylvester & Barbara Soto — †

Petronilla Okeke — †

Ayo Agbabl — †

1 PM (Sp) Alejandro & Lucio Benito — †

Eva Quevedo — †

MASS INTENTIONS

MON Via Crucis Practice - Spanish 7:00 PM MC Hall

TUE Truth & Life Bible Study 10:00 AM Rm 203

Legion of Mary - Spanish 7:00 PM Rm 203

WED God Is Love Choir 6:00 PM Rm 203

THU Legion of Mary - English 10:00 AM Rm 203

Danza Aquetzalli 7:00 PM MC Hall

Via Crucis Practice - Spanish 7:00 PM P.Ctr.

FRI God is Love Meeting 6:30 PM Rm 203/204

Charismatic Group - Spanish 7:00 PM Chapel

SAT Choir Practice - Praise 4:00 PM MR

Choir Practice - Spanish 7:00 PM MC Hall

God Is Love Charismatic Renewal 7:00 PM Church

SUN Choir Practice - Chancel 8:00 AM MR

Choir Practice - Youth 10:00 AM MR

Youth Ministry 2:00 PM MC Youth

Mailed in $4,811

Debt Reduction $85

Total $5,016

Budget Needed Weekly $17,431

Over or (Under) Weekly Budget ($12,415)

Catholic Relief Fund $205

Original Loan $2,100,000

Principal Balance as of 02/2020 $1,163,750

Thank you for your contributions.

Our church cannot function without your help!

The Second Collection next weekend is for:

Society of St. Vincent de Paul (please be generous)

CONTRIBUTIONS

Stations of the Cross

Fridays during Lent

Canceled until further notice.

PARISH OFFICE AND CHURCH CLOSED

The parish is observing the recommended emergency shelter in place policy for the next several days. We hope to be back to regular

operating hours sometime in April. You can stay connected via our app, website, or Facebook.

Donations During the Health Emergency

With all the closures and restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, some of you may be concerned about how to make your donations. The Archdiocese has set up a giving page for online donations, that will be active starting March 21 (see the link below). Each parish will be listed in a drop-down menu and your donation will be sent to the selected parish account. Alternatively, you can mail a check or draft from your bank for your weekly/monthly tithing directly to St. Albert Church. For safety reasons please do not send cash through the mail or deposit donations in the church mailbox. Thank you for your consideration and generosity during these times. We pray for a speedy end to this pandemic, and may God bless us all.

https://www.archgh.org/ways-to-give/

PRAY THE ST. ROCCO NOVENA AGAINST PLAGUES

(To be prayed each day for nine days.)

Intro Prayer

O Great St. Rocco, deliver us, we beseech thee, from

contagious diseases.

Through thy intercession, preserve our bodies from illness,

and our souls from the contagion of sin.

Obtain for us salubrious air, but, above all, purity of heart.

Assist us to make good use of health, to bear suffering with

patience, and, after thy example, to live in the practice of

penance and charity, that we may one day enjoy the

happiness which thou has merited by thy virtues.

Daily Prayer

Concluding Prayer

St. Rocco, pray for us – 3 times.

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LET US PRAY FOR THE SOULS

Concepción Viveros, Linda Rodriguez, Gilberto Delgado,

Francis Chike Offor, Petronilla Okeke, and Guillermo

Carvajal…eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon them.

LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK

Jeffrey Smith, Cinthia Hernandez, Claudia Grimaldo, Sandra

Medrano, Emir Zamudio, Fernando Guzman, Catalina Benito,

Oralia Ramirez, Julia Martin, Cathey Stoessel, Jose Carballo,

Jim Rountree, Rafael Garcia, and Ana Cecilia Garcia...Lord, we place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore

your servant to health again.

LET US PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

Leonardo Gutierrez, Noel Martinez, Gary Montoya, Ivan

Morin, Miguel Rosas, and Tanner Robinson…That the Lord

may preserve the members of our Army, Navy, Marines,

Coast Guard and Air Force from all harm.

First Reading — Thus says the Lord GOD: I will open your

graves, have you rise from them, and settle you on your land.

Then you shall know I am the LORD, O my people! (Ezekiel

37:12-14).

Psalm — With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of

redemption (Psalm 130).

Second Reading — If Christ is in you, the spirit is alive

even if the body is dead because of sin (Romans 8:8-11).

Gospel — Lazarus, dead for four days, came out of his tomb

when Jesus called his name (John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27,

33b-45]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International

Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

TODAY’S READINGS

DAILY READINGS

Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];

Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11

Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30

Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42

Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59

Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42

Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56

Sunday: Mt 21:1-11 (procession);

Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24;

Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]

PARISH NEWS & INFORMATION

2020 2020 Spring Break Sports FestSpring Break Sports Fest To all teens grades 8 thru 12

SPORTS FEST 2020 WILL BE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Thank you for your understanding during this time. Contact Youth Coordinators Rachel and Rolando Jr.

if you have any questions.

Due to the coronavirus health crisis there will be no Faith Formation classes until April 19.

Our Parish Vision: FELLOWSHIP

Come see our video series

The Second Greatest Story Ever Told: John Paul II and the Divine Mercy

Canceled until further notice.

Looking for online live streaming Mass times?

https://www.archgh.org/resources/health-updates/mass-and

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Looking for spiritual resources and prayers?

https://www.archgh.org/resources/health-updates/spiritual-

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Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma 29 de marzo de 2020 Desde el abismo de mis pecados clamo a ti; Señor, escucha mi clamor. — Salmo 130 (129):1

Pr stamo Original $2,100,000 Balance del Principal de 02/2020 $1,163,750

racias por su contribuci n. ¡Nuestra iglesia no puede funcionar sin su apoyo!

Contribuciónes

La Segunda Colecta de la próxima semana es para:

la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul (por favor sea generoso)

Dios Ama

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Recibido por correo $4,811

Reducción de nuestra deuda $85

Total $5,016

Presupuesto Necesario Semanal $17,431

Sobre o (Bajo) el Presupuesto Semanal ($12,415)

Los servicios Católicos de Emergencia $205

Queridos hermanos y hermanas,

Le pido a Dios que usted y su familia est n bien durante esta crisis de salud. Es un tiempo de pruebas y adversidad, y quizás nos preguntamos si el Salvador esta con nosotros o no. Es como si estuvi ramos viviendo el Éxodo de los israelitas (ellos tambi n dudaron), o siendo sacudidos en un mar tormentoso, como los discípulos, mientras Jesús duerme, o enfrentando la muerte como lo hicieron María y Marta en el Evangelio este domingo. Recuerde que nuestro Padre esta con nosotros, no solamente durante periodos de tribulación sino hasta el final de los tiempos y mas allá. Es una tentación mirar dentro de nosotros mismos y ser intimidados por el miedo y la incertidumbre. Somos gente de fe y, durante estos tiempos, debemos buscar al Señor y la mejor manera de cuidar a los que nos rodean. Si prestamos atención y oramos, veremos que la gloria de Dios nos ayuda a superar.

Como el ciego en las lecturas de la semana pasada, Lázaro representa a toda la humanidad. El representa al "hombre muerto", a todos aquellos a quienes Jesús ama y quiere liberar de las bandas del pecado y la muerte. Al igual que el hombre ciego, Cristo utiliza la muerte de Lázaro para revelar "la gloria de Dios". Y como la semana pasada, las palabras y los hechos de Jesús dan vista a los que creen. Si creemos, veremos que El ama a cada uno de nosotros, como amaba a Lázaro, y que nos llama a salir de la muerte a una vida nueva. A trav s de su resurrección, Jesucristo ha cumplido la promesa de Ezequiel en la primera lectura de hoy. El Hijo de Dios ha abierto las tumbas para que podamos levantarnos, ha puesto Su espíritu en nosotros para que podamos vivir. Nuestra fe es esencial. Si creemos, como Marta cree en el Evangelio de hoy, que Jesucristo es la resurrección y la vida, incluso si fallecemos, viviremos. "Lo he prometido y lo hare", nos asegura Dios. Digamos juntos: "Jesús, confío en ti".

De ustedes en Cristo,

Padre Vicente

Actividades de Esta Semana

LUN Vía Crucis - ensayo 7:00 pm Ctro.Parr MAR Legion de Maria 7:00 pm salón 203

Formación para el Min. Cristiano 7:00 pm Ctro.Parr. MIER La Anunciación del Señor JUE Vía Crucis - ensayo 7:00 pm Ctro.Parr. VIER Grupo Carismático 7:00 pm Capilla SAB Ensayo del Coro - Misa de 5 pm 4:00 pm MR

Ensayo del Coro - Misa de 1 pm 7:00 pm salón MC DOM Ensayo del Coro - Misa de 9 am 8:00 am MR

Ministerio de adolescentes 2:00 pm salón MC Youth

Estaciones de la Cruz

los viernes durante la Cuaresma SUSPENDIDO

Iglesia y Oficina Cerradas La parroquia está observando la recomendación de estadía en su hogar durante los próximos días. Esperamos volver a las horas normales de funcionamiento en abril. Puede mantenerse conectado a través de nuestra aplicación, sitio web o Facebook.

Reza la Novena de San Rocco Contra las Plagas (Para rezar cada día durante nueve días)

Oración de introducción

O Gran San Rocco, líbranos, te suplicamos, de enfermedades contagiosas.

Por tu intercesión, preserva nuestros cuerpos de enfermedades y nuestras almas del contagio del pecado.

Obtenga para nosotros aire saludable, pero, sobre todo, pureza de corazón.

Ayúdanos a hacer un buen uso de la salud, a soportar el sufrimiento con paciencia y, según tu ejemplo, a vivir en la práctica de la penitencia y la caridad, para que algún día podamos disfrutar de la felicidad que has merecido por tus virtudes.

Oración diaria

Oración final

San Rocco, ruega por nosotros - 3 veces.

Donaciones durante la emergencia de salud

Con las clausuras y restricciones durante la pandemia de Covid-19, algunos de ustedes pueden estar preocupados acerca de cómo hacer sus donaciones durante este tiempo. La Arquidiócesis ha establecido una página para poder donar en línea. Cada parroquia aparecerá en un menú desplegable y su donación se enviará a la cuenta parroquial seleccionada. Alternativamente, puede enviar un cheque o giro de su banco por su diezmo semanal / mensual directamente a la Iglesia San Alberto. Gracias por su consideración y generosidad durante estos tiempos. Que Dios nos bendiga a todos.

https://www.archgh.org/ways-to-give/

ST. ALBERT OF TRAPANI CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS March 29, 2020

Primera lectura — Abrir sus tumbas; pondr mi espíritu en ustedes para que tengan vida (Ezequiel 37:12-14). Salmo — Con el Señor hay misericordia y redención completa (Salmo 130 [129]). Segunda lectura — El Espíritu de vida mora en nosotros (Romanos 8:8-11). Evangelio — Yo soy la Resurrección y la Vida (Juan 11: 1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]).Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

Lecturas de Hoy

Oremos por los Militares: Leonardo Guti rrez, Noel Martínez, Gary Montoya, Iván Morin, Miguel Rosas, y Tanner Robinson…Que el Señor preserve a los miembros de nuestras fuerzas militares contra todo daño.

Oremos por los Difuntos: Concepción Viveros, Linda Rodríguez, Gilberto Delgado, Francis Chike Offor, Petronilla Okeke, y Guillermo Carvajal…O Dios, concédeles que tu eterna luz los ilumine.

Oremos por los Enfermos: Jeffrey Smith, Cinthia Hernández, Claudia Grimaldo, Sandra Medrano, Emir Zamudio, Fernando Guzmán, Catalina Benito, Oralia Ramírez, Julia Martin, Cathey Stoessel, Jos Carballo, Jim Rountree, Rafael Garcia, y Ana Cecilia Garcia....Señor, ponemos a nuestros enfermos bajo su cuidado.

Lecturas de la Semana

Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:1-11

Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Mi rcoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Domingo: Mt 21:1-11 (procesión);

Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]

Noticias de la Parroquia

2020 Feria Deportiva Vacaciones de Primavera

CANCELADO HASTA AVISO ADICIONAL. Gracias por su comprensión durante este tiempo. Póngase en contacto con los coordinadores de adolescentes, Rachel o Rolando Jr. si tiene alguna pregunta.

Debido a la crisis de salud del coronavirus, no habrá clases de Formación de Fe hasta el 19 de abril.

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