Mary’s Kitchen 281-452-2027

Open: Monday—Friday 11:00 AM—12:00 PM

St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) 281-457-2245

Open Tuesdays Only 6:00 PM—7:00 PM

Parish Office Hours—Horas de Oficina

Monday / Lunes 9:00 AM—5:00 PM Tuesday / Martes 9:00 AM—5:00 PM Wednesday / Miércoles 9:00 AM—8:00 PM Thursday / Jueves 12:30 PM—5:00 PM Friday / Viernes closed Saturday / Sábado 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Confessions—Confesiones

Wednesday / Miércoles 6:00 PM—6:55 PM Saturday/Sábado 4:30 PM—5:30 PM

Or by appointment / ó con cita

Mass Schedule—Horario de Misas

Weekday Bilingual Masses Misas Bilingüe de la Semana:

Tuesday / Martes 8:30 AM (Chapel / Capilla) Wednesday / Miércoles 7:00 PM (Church / Iglesia) Thursday / Jueves 8:30 AM (Chapel / Capilla) Friday / Viernes 8:30 AM (Chapel / Capilla) 1st Saturday / 1er Sábado 8:30 AM (Church / Iglesia) of the month del Mes

Weekend Masses

Misas de Fin de Semana:

Saturday / Sábado 6:00 PM (Church / Iglesia) English / Ingles Sunday / Domingo 10:00 AM (FLC / CVF) English / Ingles 12:30 PM (FLC / CVF) Spanish / Español 5:00 PM (Church / Iglesia) Spanish / Español

Pastoral Staff Personal pastoral

Irma Cruz Ext. 10 Bulletin / Baptism Information Esveida Martinez Ext. 10 Safe Environment Coordinator Mary Frances Morua Ext. 11 Receptionist / General Information Raymond Hernandez Ext. 11 Maintenance Engineer Maggie Lopez Ext. 13 First Communion Deacon Javier Gomez Ext. 15 Director of Liturgy / RCIA Rosa Solis Ext. 16 Weddings / Quinceañeras Deacon Michael Muench Ext. 17 Pastoral Assistant Stephanie Ruiz Ext. 18 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Lindsay Schlegel Ext. 20 Parish Administrator Ninfa Muench Ext. 21 Director of Religious Education Ben Lintag Ext. 30 Facilities Management

St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church 827 Sheldon Rd, Channelview, Texas 77530 281-452-9865 Parish Office / 281-452-2157 Fax

Rev. Christopher Shackelford Deacon Javier Gomez Deacon Michael Muench

www.standrewchurch.net

Bulletin deadline 2 weeks prior to publication

Plazo Para El Boletín 2 semanas antes de la publicación

de7067@standrewchurch.net

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 30, 2017

Readings for the Week

Today 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 Monday Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23;Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11,12-13; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 9; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps84:3, 4,5-6a and 8a, 11;Mt 13:47-53 Friday Saint John Vianney, Priest Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-4, 5-6,10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12

Sunday The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9;2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

THANKSGIVING OFFERING FOR July 15 & 16, 2017

6:00 PM $ 1,460.00 12% 10:00 AM $ 4,011.11 32% 12:30 PM $ 2,784.40 22% 5:00 PM $ 1,568.00 13% TOTAL: $ 9,823.51 79%

Actual: $ 9,823.51 79% Budgeted: $ 12,455.38 100% Loss/Gain: $ -2,621.87 -21.07%

Special Collection

Mission Appeal R. $ 5,345.16

DSF 2017 - Goal: $ 72,000.00 Paid: $ 36,201.91 Deficit: -$ 35,798.09 -50%

Need Parenting Help?

The Office of Family Life Ministry have trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to provide services to parents who are willing and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and formation to parents with common developmental and behavioral problems in children. For more information, please contact us at: 713-741-8739

REFLECTION

Solomon requests and receives the gift of “understanding.” Solomon understands his solemn duty as king of the people, and therefore asks for this gift “to distinguish right from wrong.”

The Psalmist picks up on this theme, praising the Lord’s word and his commands because they “shed light, giving understanding to the simple.” Jesus, furthermore, asks his disciples, “Do you understand all these things?” By his words to them, he seeks to impart that gift of understanding.

We are beneficiaries of this gift as well. If the Psalmist could praise God’s commands for giving understanding, how much more can we, who have the added benefit of the Gospels and the Church. Human reason itself can distinguish right from wrong. Enlightened and strengthened by revelation in Christ, we have no reason to be ignorant of moral truth.

Yet we see all around us Solomon's without wisdom, public officials who have responsibility to govern the people but who claim that what is right or wrong for the human family cannot be known with certainty. This problem has been addressed frequently by the Magisterium. In the 2002 “Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life,” issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the problem is described this way: “…[Citizens claim complete autonomy with regard to their moral choices, and lawmakers maintain that they are respecting this freedom of choice by enacting laws which ignore the principles of natural ethics and yield to ephemeral cultural and moral trends, as if every possible outlook on life were of equal value.”

Today’s readings make it clear that no believer can make this claim. Part of the “good news” is that we can indeed know the difference between right and wrong, and have the strength to carry it out. Among the goods we need to preserve, the “pearl of great price” is life itself, the foundation and condition of every other right and good that we possess.

Priests for Life / Liturgical Resources

MAKE IT A HABIT TO PRAY

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament

Monday - Friday 7 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Saturday - Sunday 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. at the Chapel

HAGA DE LA ORACION UN HABITO

Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento

Lunes a Viernes 7 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Sábado - Domingo 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. en la Capilla

Original Loan

Interest Paid To date

Principal Paid To date

Current

Balance

$3,084,496 -$67,915 -$131,840 $2,952,656

HORA SANTA DE REPARACION

Todos ustedes están invitados a unirse a la

adoración semanal en honor del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.

Esto se hace los Martes ante el Santísimo

Sacramento en la Capilla

12:00 a las 1:30 P.M.

Por favor venga a pasar una hora en la Presencia Real de Jesús Sacramentado.

REFLEXION Salomón pidió y recibió el don de la “sabiduría”. Salomón entiende este deber solemne como rey del pueblo, y por tanto pide este don para “distinguir entre el bien y el mal”.

El Salmista recoge (se basa en) este tema, alabando la Palabra de Dios y Sus Mandamientos porque ellos “arrojan luz, dando conocimiento de lo simple”. Jesús, además, pregunta a sus discípulos, “¿entienden todas estas cosas?” Por Sus palabras Él pretende darles ese don del entendimiento.

Nosotros también somos beneficiarios de este don. Si el Salmista alabó los mandamientos de Dios por dar conocimiento, cuánto más podemos nosotros, que tenemos el beneficio agregado de los Evangelios y la Iglesia. La razón humana puede distinguir por sí misma lo bueno de lo malo. Iluminados y fortalecidos por la revelación de (en) Cristo, no tenemos razones (motivos) para ignorar la verdad moral.

Aún vemos a nuestro alrededor Salomones sin sabiduría, funcionarios públicos que tienen la responsabilidad de gobernar al pueblo pero que afirman que lo que es bueno o malo para la familia humana no puede conocerse con certeza. Este problema ha sido abordado frecuentemente por el Magisterio de la Iglesia. En el 2002 de “NOTA DOCTRINAL sobre algunas cuestiones relativas al compromiso y la conducta de los católicos en la vida política” emitida por la Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe, el problema se describe de esta manera: “…los ciudadanos reivindican la más completa autonomía para sus propias preferencias morales, mientras que, por otra parte, los legisladores creen que respetan esa libertad formulando leyes que prescinden de los principios de la ética natural, limitándose a la condescendencia con ciertas orientaciones culturales o morales transitorias, como si todas las posibles concepciones de la vida tuvieran igual valor”.

Las lecturas de hoy dejan claro que ningún creyente puede hacer esta afirmación. Parte de la “buena nueva” es que nosotros podemos efectivamente reconocer la diferencia entre el bien y el mal, y tener la fuerza para llevarla a cabo. Entre los bienes que tenemos que preservar, la “perla de más valor” es la vida misma, la base y razón de cualquier otro derecho y bien que poseamos.

Sacerdotes por la Vida / Recursos Litúrgicos

OFRENDA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS 15 y 16 de Julio, 2017

6:00 PM $ 1,460.00 12% 10:00 AM $ 4,011.11 32% 12:30 PM $ 2,784.40 22% 5:00PM $ 1,568.00 13% TOTAL: $ 9,823.51 79%

Actual: $ 9,823.51 79% Presupuesto: $ 12,455.38 100% Perdida/Ganancia: $ -2,621.87 -21.07%

Colecta Especial Apelacion Mision Redentora $ 5,345.16

DFS 2017 - Meta: $72,000.00 Pagado: $36,201.91 Falta: -$ 35,798.09 -50%

DECIMOSEPTIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

30 DE JULIO, 2017

Lectura de la Semana Hoy: 1 Re 3, 5. 7-12; Sal 118, 57 y 72. 76-77. 127-128. 129-130; Rom 8, 28-30; Mt 13, 44-52 o 13, 44-46 Lunes San Ignacio de Loyola, presbítero Ex 32, 15-24.30-34; Sal 105, 19-20.21-22. 23;Mt 13, 31-35 Martes San Alfonso María de Ligorio, obispo y doctor de la Iglesia Ex 33, 7-11; 34, 5-9. 28; Sal 102, 6-7. 8-9. 10-11. 12-13;Mt 13, 36-43 Miércoles San Eusebio de Vercelli, obispo; San Pedro Julián Eymard, presbítero Ex 34, 29-35; Sal 98, 5. 6. 7. 9; Mt 13, 44-46 Jueves Ex 40, 16-21. 34-38;Sal 83,3. 4. 5-6a y 8a.11;Mt 13, 47-53 Viernes San Juan Vianney, presbítero Lev 23, 1. 4-11. 15-16. 27. 34-37; Sal 80, 3-4, 5-6ab. 10-11ab; Mt 13, 54-58

Sábado La Dedicación de la Basílica de Santa María la Mayor Lev 25, 1. 8-17; Sal 66, 2-3. 5. 7-8; Mt 14, 1-12 Domingo La Transfiguración del Señor Dn 7, 9-10. 13-14; Sal 96, 1-2. 5-6. 9: 2 Ped 1, 16-19; Mt 17, 1-9

All Parents please: Accompany your children to the bathroom at all times. Under no circumstances leave your child alone.

: A todos los Padres de Familia por favor: Acompañe a su niño (s) al baño en todo

Cantidad del Préstamo Original

Interés Pagado

Hasta Hoy

Cantidad Pagada al Principal

Balance Actual

3,084,496 -$67,915 -$131,840 $2,952,656

MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK/REUNIONES DE LA SEMANA

Sunday / Domingo—July/Julio 30, 2017 2nd Collection – SVDP Lunch K of C 9041 (P. Hall) Religious Articles Sale 10 AM—AYC-Return from Retreat (P. Hall) 7 PM—SP. YAG/ Crecimiento para Jóvenes (Conf. Hall)

Monday / Lunes—July/Julio 31, 2017 6 PM—Rosary English (Ch.) 7 PM—Sp. Choir (Ch.)

Tuesday / Martes—August/Agosto 1, 2017 12 PM—Hora Santa (Chapel) 6:30 PM—Catechist Training (Rms 2,3, P. Hall) 7 PM—Parish Council Meeting (Conf Hall)

Wednesday / Miércoles—August/Agosto 2, 2017 10 AM—Legión de Maria (Conf. Hall) 4:30 PM—OEC Late Registrations (Rm 5)

Thursday / Jueves—August/Agosto 3, 2017 9:30 AM—Staff Meeting 6 PM—Legion of Mary-Help of Christians (Rm 10) 6:30 PM—Catechist Training (Rm 2,3) 7 PM - Bazaar Committee meeting (FLC) 7 PM—Retiro de Juan (Rms 8-10, Conf. Hall, P. Hall)

Friday / Viernes—August/Agosto 4, 2017 6 PM—Jr. Legion of Mary (Rm 1) 7 PM—Grupo de Oración (Ch.) 7 PM—Retiro de Juan (Rms 8-10, Conf. Hall, P. Hall) 7 PM—YAG-Peregrinos de la Paz Sp. (Rm 6)

Saturday / Sábado—August/Agosto 5, 2017 2nd Collection – Debt Reduction 8 AM—Retiro de Juan (Rms 8-10, Conf. Hall, P. Hall) 8 AM—Legion of Mary OLOMT Carmel Mtg. (Conf. Hall) 8:30 AM—First Saturday Eng. Mass (Ch.) 10 AM—Columbian Squires Mtg. (Rm 6) 10 AM—Spanish Baptismal Class # 1 (Rms 2-3) 1 PM—Hisp. Music Training (Rm 6) 5 PM—Eng. Choir Practice 5:20 PM—Rosary by CDA (Ch. chapel) 6 PM—K of C 9041 Corporate Communion

Sunday / Domingo—August/Agosto 6, 2017 2nd Collection – Debt Reduction 8 AM—Retiro de Juan (Rms 8-10, Conf. Hall, P. Hall)

July/Julio

Sunday 30 10:00 AM Federic Ozanam † 12:30 AM Daniel Martinez † 5:00 PM People of St. Andrew August/Agosto Tuesday 1 8:30 AM Maria Bui Tranh T. † Wednesday 2 7:00 PM Francisco Orozco †

Thursday 3 8:30 AM Maria Bui Tranh T. †

Friday 4 8:30 AM Maria Bui Tranh T. †

Saturday 5 8:30 AM Francisco Gomez Jr. (Sp. Int.) Roberto Cordova (Sp. Int.)

6:00 PM Francisco Orozco †

Sunday 6 10:00 AM Francisco Orozco † 12:30 AM People of St. Andrew 5:00 PM Daniel Martinez †

******************************************************************* Pray for the Sick—Orar por los Enfermos: HOSPITAL : Axel Quesada, Sylvia Hebert

RECOVERING—RECUPERANDOSE: Ignacia Concepcion Aguirre, Johnny Arispe, Rosa Bucio, Joaquina Buentello, Elsa Castañeda, Reyes Castañeda, Eva Colon, Roberto Córdova, Laura Cruz, Rudy Espinosa, Amadita Flores, Ramón Flores, Roberto Guerrero, Rosa Guerrero, Columba Gómez, Kathleen Hollomon, Yarell Lucio, Miguel Miranda, Morua Family, Mary Norman, Everardo Rodriguez, Miguel Obregon, Otilia Obregon, Rosa Pieri, Hector Salina, Nataly Salinas, Hazel Stewart, Louis Thomas, Clara Velasco.

SHUT-IN—INVALIDOS: Dominga Cantú, Jack Dennis, Charlotte Fleming, Thomas García, Marjorie Hromadka, Mary L. Miranda.

RCIA Intensive: The Journey of Faith and Conversion Leave your country, and come into the land I will show you. All members of RCIA teams are invited to be renewed and refreshed by this presentation. Friday, August 4, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday, August 5, 2017 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Through Christian initiation, newcomers to the faith join the Catholic faithful in a lifelong journey in search of God – a journey that is at once personal and shared. In the process, all are changed, converted more and more to the way of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit and the Church. It behooves the faithful, therefore, to celebrate the RCIA earnestly and wholeheartedly! In this two-day session, presenter Kathleen Dorsey Bellow will explore with participants the spiritual richness and pastoral ramifications of paragraph 75 of the Rite that prescribes four specific elements of the formation process: appropriate catechesis, the example and prayerful support of the Christian community, participation in suitable liturgical rites and apostolic works Go to our online registration page for more information:

http://www.archgh.org/offices-ministries/pastoral-educational-ministries/ office-of-worship/rcia-intensive-work

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Conducting a $150,000,000 Diocesan-wide capital campaign. IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission, to support renovations and modernization of St. Mary Seminary, Fund 3 Educational Endowments, Support Faith Formation and Fund Parish Needs.

HOUSTON — In 2015, a planning study was conducted in the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston to assess the

aging facilities of St. Mary’s Seminary and identity challenges facing our Catholic Schools and Faith Formation. After reviewing the study and following consultation with local pastors and Archdiocesan leadership, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo decided to initiate a major capital campaign titled “IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission” to raise $150 million to address these needs. During the IGNITE campaign, Guidance In Giving (GiG) Inc., a Catholic stewardship and development firm, will serve as fundraising counsel to the Archdiocese. In the year 2000, GiG collaborated with then-Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza and the Diocese of Galveston-Houston for the Jubilee Year capital campaign. Since then, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, under the leadership of both Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza and Cardinal DiNardo, has seen unprecedented growth. “I have the utmost confidence in the campaign plan and in the (GiG) directors that will be working with the parishes,” Cardinal DiNardo said. “By combining the pastors’ knowledge of their respective parishes with Guidance in Giving’s knowledge of effective fundraising, I know IGNITE will have an enormous impact on the future of our faith.” The campaign consists of four major elements: Individual Parish Needs, Faith Formation, Catholic School Education and St. Mary Seminary. In the fall, our parish will initiate the IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission Campaign. As part of the campaign, we will be asking parishioners to donate their talent over the next few months to help, we are not looking for quantity, but quality time from our volunteers. No special qualifications are necessary to volunteer except your willingness to sacrifice a small amount of time, and you desire to see that we achieve our parish goal. The campaign Committee will be contacting volunteers the coming weekend.

Dear Catechists and Catechist Aids

Welcome to the 2017-2018 Faith Formation year. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Catechetical Theme for this is year is Living As Missionary Disciples.

This year we have some wonderful changes in some areas. I promise for those of us who don’t like change, it’s OK! I promise. • Kindergarten through 5th grades: We have added a couple of new sessions or classes. But it will

not affect Catechists. • 6th grade and First Year Students for 6th, 7th & 8th will remain in classrooms on Wednesdays. • 7th & 8th Graders will begin a new pilot program, EDGE. It is similar to LifeTeen and intended to engage

students in a fun and social environment. • High School population is growing by leaps and bounds.

Come and join us for more information in one of the two Workshops

Tuesday August 1, 2017 from 6:30-8:30pm

Thursday August 3, 2017 from 6:30-8:30pm

for any and all Classroom Catechists and Catechist Aides, Grades Kinder – 12th for both English or Spanish in the Family Life Center

We will begin with a meal; work on formation with some time for prayer. If you were a Catechist during 2016-2017, please bring your Catechist Guides and your Catechist workbook.

We are here to serve you. Thank you for answering God’s call.

Queridos Catequistas y Ayudantes de Catequistas

Bienvenido al año de Formación de Fe 2017-2018. El tema Catequético de Conferencia Estadounidense de Obispos Católicos (USCCB) es "Viviendo como Discípulos Misioneros.

Este año tenemos algunos cambios maravillosos en algunas áreas. Sugiero para aquellos de nosotros que no nos gusta el cambio, su OK! Realmente lo sugiero. • Kínder hasta el grado 5 º: hemos añadido un par de nuevas sesiones o clases. Que no afectará a los catequistas. • 6 º grado y alumnos de primer año de 6 º, 7 º y 8 º permanecerán en las aulas los Miércoles. • Estudiantes del grado 7 º y 8 º empezará un nuevo programa piloto, EDGE. Es similar a LifeTeen y pretende involucrar a los estudiantes en un ambiente divertido y social. • La población escolar está creciendo a pasos agigantados.

Ven y Únete a nosotros para obtener más información de alguno de los dos talleres Martes, 01 de Agosto 2017, de 6:30-8:30pm o Jueves, 03 de Agosto 2017 de 6:30-8:30pm

para todos los Catequistas y Ayudantes de catequista, de grados de Kinder-12 en Inglés y Español en el Centro de la Vida de Familia.

Comenzaremos con una comida; trabajar en la formación Catequética con un tiempo para la oración. Si fue catequista en el 2016-2017, por favor traiga su guía y Libro de catequista.

Estamos aquí para servirle. Gracias por responder al llamado de Dios.

E D G E

If you have expressed an interest in the Middle School EDGE program for 7th & 8th Graders on Wednesdays, we will have training on Tuesday August 8, 2017 from 6:30-8:30pm. This is for anyone and everyone who wants to help with EDGE

E D G E

Si sientes interés en el programa de escuela media EDGE para los grados 7 º y 8 º cada Miércoles, tendremos entrenamiento el día Martes, 08 de Agosto 2017 de 6:30-8:30pm. Este entrenamiento es para todos los que quiera ayudar en el programe de EDGE.

RCIA for Children

You may already know that the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults enter the Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of initiation-Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist But did you know that this process is not just for Adults? It is also the process through which children who have reached the use of reason and are of catechetical age (7 years old and older) become Catholic. After a period of learning and spiritual growth, children become members of the Church at the Easter Vigil, receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. In addition, children, ages 7 and older who have been baptized in another faith tradition (i.e. Lutheran, etc.) are also included in the RCIA for children process, making a Profession of Faith and receiving the SACRAMENTS of Confirmation and Eucharist. Therefore, if your child is age 7 or older and has not been baptized, or was baptized in another faith and you would like him/her to become a member of the Catholic Church, please contact Church Office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children.

(281) 452-9865

RICA para Niños (as) Ustedes, ya tal vez saben que el RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS(RICA) es un proceso en el cual los adultos entran a la Iglesia Católica y reciben los sacramentos de Iniciación—Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía. ¿ Pero acaso sabían que este proceso no solo es para adultos? Es también el proceso para niños que han llegado a el uso de razón y de edad catequética (7 años o mayores) y que aun no han recibido ningún Sacramento.

Así que, si tu hijo o hija es de la edad de 7 años y aun no ha recibido el sacramento de bautismo o fue bautizado (a) en otra denominación y deseas que sea ser miembro (a) de la fe Católica, comunícate a la oficina Parroquial para inscribirlo (a) en el programa de RICA para niños. O puedes llamar a la oficina Parroquial al (281) 452-9865

NIÑOS

Formación del Rito De La Iniciación Cristiana De Adultos (R.I.C.A.) en

Español

¿Para quién es esta formación? No bautizado (a) Bautizado (a) en otra fe y el deseo de celebrar la fe Católica en su totalidad. Adultos bautizados en necesidad de obtener el Sacramento de Eucaristía/Confirmación. Bautizados y desean conocer más la fe católica

Información para la formación del R.I.C.A La formación se llevara a cabo los viernes, empezando el mes de Septiembre 8, 2017, de 7:00- 9:00 P.M. en el salón # 3 del edificio de catecismo.

Formación del R.I.C.A. para adultos Tiempo de evangelizar Conocer a otros católicos Familiarizarse con la parroquia Enseñanzas católicas Poner la fe en practica

Para más información, favor de venir a la oficina parroquial a registrarte gratuitamente, llenando un simple formulario.

The English RCIA program is accepting

enrollments

♦ Please come by the parish office to pick up an

Inquirer’s Information form ♦ You must have a completed Information form on

file before attending the RCIA ♦ Sessions that will began on September 5th.

While this program is intended for those seeking information on coming into the Catholic Church or receiving a sacrament, it is also open to those who are seeking to enrich their faith by learning more about the teachings of the Catholic Church.

For more information please contact the parish office at 281-452-9865

SocietyofSt.VincentdePaul

July 30

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

In the Gospel, we �ind that the demand of

daily Christian living is to spend our life

primarily searching for the kingdom of God.

InthemonthofJune,throughyourgifts,theSociety

ofSt.VincentdePaulwasabletoassist117families,

spending$1,742.35tostockourpantrywhichprovided

groceriesfor494people,spending$3,113.18forutility

andrentbillassistanceandspendinganadditional

$1,173.91onfurniture,toiletryandgasassistance.

Thank you for your continual support and generosity!

ALTAR FLOWERS If you want to donate Altar Flowers

in honor or memory of a love one come to the parish office or call at 281-452-9865.

Si usted desea donar Flores para el Altar en honor o en memoria de un ser querido venga a la oficina parroquial o llame al

281-452-9865.

Marriage in the Catholic Church St. Andrew will host a Marriage Preparation class (English) titled; ‘Joy Filled Marriage’ This is for all couples planning a marriage or a Convalidation This class will meet in two sessions on Saturdays;

August 19th & 26th 2017 from 9AM to 12PM (Rm

3) You must register with the church office prior to attending these classes. Cost per couple $ 60.00

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Matrimonio en la Iglesia Católica San Andrés tendrá preparación matrimonial en Español para parejas que desean casarse por la Iglesia.

La clase se reunirá en dos sesiones en Sábado

2 y 9 de Septiembre 2017 de 9 AM - 12PM (Cuarto 3)

Registrarse en la oficina de la parroquia antes de asistir a las clases. Costo por pareja $ 60.00

PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF THE BLESSED MOTHER

The Pilgrim Virtue Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary goes to the homes as a devotion that is being done by the members of the Legion of Mary. The Holy Rosary is prayed with the family, and then encourage the family to recite the rosary together every day until the transfer of the statue to the next home. We encourage every family to experience the visit of the Blessed Mother to their homes. Please call the parish office to schedule the Blessed Mother visit to your homes.