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Pray for Peace ~ & Remember in your Prayers Recuerda en sus oraciones Cindy Linares, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Mary Hudson, Mary Lou Coss, Mary Edge, Yvonne Garcia, Roxanna Orozco, Areani Cruz, Roland Teran, Fr. Michael Amesse, Leah Eckenrode, Jose Luis Sanchez, Christopher A Wiggins, Nick & Isabel Soto and family, Joe Rabel, Rosalinda Perez, Katerin Castillo, Christian McKenzie, Raquel Mendoza, Steve Kasmiersky, Roberta Simms, Aldo Montemayor, Manuela Munoz, Gracie Garcia Family, Rachel Herreth, Deana Edwards Herreth, Sherry Ross, Aldo Montemayor, Maria T Rodriguez, Jose Arispe, Herminia Perez, Merida Maciel, Manuela Munoz, Raymond Romero, Leonardo V Adler, Amanda Bramlet, Barbara Brown, Victor Capuchino, Shirley Guilliams, M L Syma, David Flores, Raquel Mendoza, Christine McKenzie, Maria de la Paz Anaya, Maria Esperanza Anaya, Jon Fineo, Donald Turner, Nancy McElroy, Mary Livadas, Barbara Livadas-Fript, Dina Contreras, Aldo Montemayor, Camilla Labue, The Mendez family, Angel Joe Rodriguez, Noemi Sanchez, Marlene Armstrong, Adriana Salazar, Jose Alvarado, Donald Broach, Bonifacia Salas, Kirsten Garcia, Alexys Martinez, Al Clausen, Jr., Henry Harrison, Basilio Cabrales, Guadalupe Esquival. For repose of the soul of Olivia Alvarado Fuentes 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Pius V Spring Festival Sunday, April 24th 11am til 7pm Big Raffledrawing at 7pm (need not be present to win) Tickets$10 donation each 1st prize2016 Chevy Colorado Truck 2nd prize$2,000 Gift Card 3rd prize14K Tri-Gold Rosary 4th prize—49” JVC LED TV 5th prizeTablet 6th prizeTool Set BBQ dinner plus many other Food items, Game booths, Bingo, Live Entertainment and more… Thank you to all the ticket sponsors: Extreme Fab, Inc., Alvarez Wood Floors, A.B.R. Contract Painting, Raul Ramos Paint Contractor, & Mr & Mrs Carlos Trevino. Please pick up your tickets today after Mass and Sell, Sell, Sell Then get ready for the big dayApril 24th St. Pius V Catholic Church January 31, 2016 Today is DSF Sunday at St. Pius V Our 2016 Diocesan Services Fund begins this weekend at St. Pius V. Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them, serve them, and show them mercy. The thousands of people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston need your compassion and generosity. Your kind gift to DSF enables us to reach out to people in this parish and throughout the entire Archdiocese through more than 60 important programs. All registered parishioners will receive a letter from our Archbishop, Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized pledge card, inviting you to hear Christ’s promise and that His Mercy Endures Forever. Pray about your DSF 2016 Commitment, then complete the enclosed pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope provided or bring it to mass next weekend. For those of you who are not registered parishioners, there are envelopes available in the pews to make your pledge/donation. If you prefer, you may go online at www.arch.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services. Our parish goal for this year is once again $60,000. With every parish family’s full participation, we will surely exceed this amount as we did last year...total amount paid in 2015 was $66,688.44 . Please make all checks payable to Diocesan Services Fund or DSF 2016

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Pray for Peace ~ & Remember in your Prayers — Recuerda en sus oraciones

Cindy Linares, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Mary Hudson, Mary Lou Coss, Mary Edge, Yvonne Garcia, Roxanna Orozco, Areani

Cruz, Roland Teran, Fr. Michael Amesse, Leah Eckenrode, Jose Luis Sanchez, Christopher A Wiggins, Nick & Isabel Soto and

family, Joe Rabel, Rosalinda Perez, Katerin Castillo, Christian McKenzie, Raquel Mendoza, Steve Kasmiersky, Roberta Simms,

Aldo Montemayor, Manuela Munoz, Gracie Garcia Family, Rachel Herreth, Deana Edwards Herreth, Sherry Ross, Aldo

Montemayor, Maria T Rodriguez, Jose Arispe, Herminia Perez, Merida Maciel, Manuela Munoz, Raymond Romero, Leonardo

V Adler, Amanda Bramlet, Barbara Brown, Victor Capuchino, Shirley Guilliams, M L Syma, David Flores, Raquel Mendoza,

Christine McKenzie, Maria de la Paz Anaya, Maria Esperanza Anaya, Jon Fineo, Donald Turner, Nancy McElroy, Mary

Livadas, Barbara Livadas-Fript, Dina Contreras, Aldo Montemayor, Camilla Labue, The Mendez family, Angel Joe Rodriguez,

Noemi Sanchez, Marlene Armstrong, Adriana Salazar, Jose Alvarado, Donald Broach, Bonifacia Salas, Kirsten Garcia, Alexys

Martinez, Al Clausen, Jr., Henry Harrison, Basilio Cabrales, Guadalupe Esquival.

For repose of the soul of Olivia Alvarado Fuentes

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Pius V Spring Festival — Sunday, April 24th — 11am til 7pm Big Raffle—drawing at 7pm (need not be present to win)

Tickets—$10 donation each

1st prize—2016 Chevy Colorado Truck

2nd prize—$2,000 Gift Card

3rd prize—14K Tri-Gold Rosary

4th prize—49” JVC LED TV

5th prize—Tablet

6th prize—Tool Set

BBQ dinner plus many other Food items, Game booths, Bingo, Live Entertainment and more… Thank you to all the ticket sponsors: Extreme Fab, Inc., Alvarez Wood Floors, A.B.R. Contract Painting,

Raul Ramos Paint Contractor, & Mr & Mrs Carlos Trevino.

Please pick up your tickets today after Mass and Sell, Sell, Sell

Then get ready for the big day—April 24th

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 31, 2016

Today is DSF Sunday at St. Pius V

Our 2016 Diocesan Services Fund begins this weekend at St. Pius V. Christ

calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them, serve them, and show them mercy. The

thousands of people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston need your

compassion and generosity. Your kind gift to DSF enables us to reach out to people in this parish and

throughout the entire Archdiocese through more than 60 important programs.

All registered parishioners will receive a letter from our Archbishop, Cardinal DiNardo, along with a

personalized pledge card, inviting you to hear Christ’s promise and that His Mercy Endures Forever.

Pray about your DSF 2016 Commitment, then complete the enclosed pledge card and return it via mail

in the special envelope provided or bring it to mass next weekend. For those of you who are not

registered parishioners, there are envelopes available in the pews to make your pledge/donation. If you

prefer, you may go online at www.arch.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our

Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services. Our parish goal for this year is once

again $60,000. With every parish family’s full participation, we will surely exceed this amount as we

did last year...total amount paid in 2015 was $66,688.44.

Please make all checks payable to Diocesan Services Fund or DSF

2016

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Women’s Club 2016 Calendar Wed, Feb 10 Ash Wednesday. Lent begins.

Thur, Feb 11 Women’s Club Meeting in Chapel @ 10am

Sun, Feb 21 Corporate Communion Mass @ 8:00am

Tues, Feb 23 Day Retreat at Villa de Matel. 9am – 2pm.

Thur, Mar 10 Women’s Club Meeting in Chapel @ 10am

*Tues, Mar 15 Bus trip: Tour Lanier Stone Chapel in

North Houston. Leave at 10am—$3 for bus +

Lunch. Note date change!

*There are openings on our bus trips if anyone wishes to join

us. Call Irma Morales @ 713-944-4624.

Prayer blankets available. Call Grace@ 713-645-2987.

Queridos hermanos: De Parte de su Nuevo vicario Parroquial: Rev. Ricardo Lazo, haciéndoles una cordial invitación a asistir

a una Hora Santa, todos los jueves a las 7pm en Parroquia. ~~~~~~~~

Brothers & Sisters: Fr Ricardo invites you to Holy Hour every Thursday at 7pm in the church.

Bulletin Sponsor of the Week Please support our sponsors when you can.

Law Office of Cara Wilkins (See back of bulletin)

Thank you for your sponsor support.

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 31, 2016

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Faith Formation (FF) Office (CCE) – 713-473-9484 – Oficina de Formación de Fe (catecismo) Mary Kay Wallace (x 317) –[email protected];

Felícitas Palacios(x 304) – [email protected];

Martin Rodriguez (x 318) – [email protected]

Office Hours: 9 am – 2 pm, Mon. – Thurs.; Sun. – Thurs. while classes are in session

There will be NO Faith Formation classes on Sun. 1/31 for Catholic Schools Day; classes resume on Mon. 2/1.

Para celebrar el Día de Escuelas católicas, NO hay clases de Formación de Fe el Dom. 31 de Enero; las clases se reanudan el

Lunes 1 de Febrero.

Attention, Adults – If you are not confirmed, NOW is the time to begin preparation!! – Some sessions (classes)

will begin Wed. 2/3/16; the sacrament will be celebrated the weekend of Pentecost (5/13-14/16). Come to the Office

of Faith Formation to register and get a calendar.

Adultos, Atención: ¿Es Ud. confirmado? Si no, ¡el tiempo de prepararse para el sacramento es AHORA! La

Confirmación va a celebrarse el fin de semana de Pentecostés (el 13-14 de Mayo). Vengan a la Oficina de

Formación de Fe para registrarse y tomar un calendario.

LOOKING AHEAD:

In 1 ½ weeks, LENT BEGINS – Ash Wed. is Feb. 10!! Have you and your family talked about how you will pray, fast and give

alms this year? – Next Sun. 2/6, you can pick up Operation Rice Bowl materials, which provide GREAT possibilities for

these three traditional Lenten disciplines.

In April and May, early registration for 2016-2017 for students now enrolled in Faith Formation.

MIRA ADELANTE:

10 días más, y la CUARESMA EMPIEZA – ¡el Miércoles de Cenizas es el 10 de Febrero! ¿Su familia ha tratado de sus

prácticas cuaresmales de este año – como Uds. van a orar, ayunar, y dar limosna? – El Domingo próximo, 7 de Febrero, se

puede tomar materiales de Operación Plato de Arroz, que provee muchas ideas para estas prácticas tradicionales.

Inscripción temprano en abril y mayo por clases de Formación de Fe en 2016-17, por los estudiantes ya registrados.

Sat.-Sun., March 5-6, 7:30 am-3 pm – PARISH RETREAT: “Christ, Have Mercy!” This Year of Mercy Event for

adults 18 and up is a time for serious reflection on mercy in our lives. Limited to 40 people; bring your Bible. For more

details, and to sign up, contact Mary Kay (see information above).

Los días 5 y 6 de marzo, 2016, 7:30 am-3 pm – RETIRO PARROQUIAL: “¡Cristo, Ten Piedad!” Este Evento del

Año de Misericordia, para adultos de 18 años en adelante, ofrecerá tiempo para una reflexión profunda sobre la

misericordia. Cupo: limitado a 40 personas – favor de traer Biblia. Se llaman todos aunque ya hayas vivido otros retiros,

está invitado a asistir. Para más información o para anotarse, llama la Sra. Felicitas Palacios a la oficina (713-473-9484)

de lunes a jueves, 9 am-2 pm. También se ofrecerá en Ingles.

Archdiocesan Jr. High Rally: Sat. Feb. 20 – An opportunity for them to experience top keynote

presenters, workshops, hands-on activities, and liturgy, building their own sense of Catholic community

and a deeper relationship with Christ. Parents of middle school/junior high children: Will your child

represent St. Pius V Church at this one-day event? Contact Mary Kay (information above) if you can

help chaperone or drive.

Archdiocesan Jr. High Rally: El Sáb. 20 de Feb. – Una oportunidad para que sus hijos experimenten los mejores

presentadores, talleres, actividades prácticas, y la liturgia para desarrollar su propio sentido de la comunidad católica y una

relación más profunda con Cristo. Padres de los estudiantes de Grados 6-8: ¿Se puede que su hijo represente la Iglesia de San

Pío V en este evento? Favor de ponerse en contacto con Mary Kay Wallace (información arriba) si Ud. puede ayudar a

manejar o servir como chaperón.

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Faith Commitment Contribution Weekly Contributions for church Support

For weekend—1/24/16

Mass time Collection 2nd—Fund to Lat Am.

Total $10,247.00 $ 2,929.00

School Mass 1/15/16 64 .00

Holy Hour 1/14/16 354.00

Grand total $10,665.00

Budgeted 1st Collection: $12,000.00

Upcoming 2nd Collections:

January 31—DSF 2016 Sunday February 7—PSM

February 14—Black & Indian Missions

$ 1,507.00

$ 2,186.00

$ 1,758.00

$ 2,456.00

$ 867.00

$ 705.00

$ 768.00

5:30pm

7:00pm

8:00am

10:00am

12:00pm

1:30pm

7:00pm

$ 317,00

$ 285.00

$ 402.00

$ 437.00

$ 631.00

$ 342.00

$ 515.00

Scripture Study in English—meets on THURSDAY EVENINGS at 7pm in the Parish Life Center Living room...Join us any time.

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 31, 2016

Find the Missal (Ordinary of the Mass) at 150 in Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song

First Reading Jer 1:4-5, 17-19

The word of the LORD came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a

prophet to the nations I appointed you. But do you gird your loins; stand up and tell them all that I command you. Be not crushed on

their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them; for it is I this day who have made you a fortified city, a pillar of iron, a

wall of brass, against the whole land: against Judah’s kings and princes, against its priests and people. They will fight against you but

not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 71 R. I will sing of your salvation

Second Reading 1 Cor 12:31—13:13

Brothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human

and angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and

comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give

away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is

kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous, It is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it

does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes

all things, endures all things. Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if

knowledge, it will be brought to nothing. For we know partially and we prophesy partially, but when the perfect comes, the partial will

pass away. When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish

things. At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully, as I am

fully known. So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Gospel Lk 4:21-30

Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him

and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” He said to them,

“Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,’ and say, ‘Do here in your native place the things that we heard were

done in Capernaum.’” And he said, “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were

many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the

entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many

lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people

in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill

on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Knights of Columbus Catfish Dinner—On Friday, February 19th & Mar 4th & 18th we will once again be serving a Catfish Dinner with all the trimmings at the Knights of Columbus hall at 3418 Preston, from 4pm to 7pm. Dine in or take out. The cost is $9 per plate. And desserts available for $1. Dine in or take out. The cost is $9 per plate. And desserts available for $1.

Readings for the week of 2/1/16

Monday: 2 Sm 15: 13-14, 30; 16: 5-13; Mk 5: 1-20 Tuesday: Mal 3: 1-4; Heb 2: 14-18; Lk 2: 22-40 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24; 2,9-17; Mk 6: 1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2: 1-4, 10-12; Mk 6: 7-13 Friday: Sir 47: 2-11; Mk 6: 14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3: 4-13; Mk 6: 30-34 Sunday: Is 6: 1-2a, 3-8; 1 Cor 15: 1-11

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Mass Intentions, Schedule for this Week Saturday, January 30—Weekday

8:00 a.m. — John James †

5:30 p.m. — Frank & Julia Seiler †

7:00 p.m. — Julio de Jesus Delgado †

Sunday, January 31—4th Sunday in ordinary time

8:00a.m. — Arneth Wilzleben †

10:00a.m. — Joe “Tony “ Martinez †

12:00p.m. — Encarnacion Cantarero †

1:30p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

7:00p.m. — For the People of the Parish

Monday, February 1—Weekday

8:00 a.m. — Brenda Alcala †

Tuesday, February 2—Presentation of the Lord

8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention

7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Wednesday, February 3—Weekday

8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention

7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Thursday, February 4—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Stella Stewart †

Friday, February 5—St. Agatha. Virgin & Martyr

8:00 a.m. — Consuelo Calzada Rodriguez †

7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Saturday, February 6—St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs

8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention

5:30 p.m. — Jorge Rios †

7:00 p.m. — Jesus Mario Herrera †

El Misal (Ordinario de la Misa) esta en Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song a Partir de 150

Primera lectura Jer 1, 4-5. 17-19

En tiempo de Josías, el Señor me dirigió estas palabras: “Desde antes de formarte en el seno materno, te conozco; desde antes de que

nacieras, te consagré como profeta para las naciones. Cíñete y prepárate; ponte en pie y diles lo que yo te mando. No temas, no titubees

delante de ellos, para que yo no te quebrante. Mira: hoy te hago ciudad fortificada, columna de hierro y muralla de bronce, frente a toda

esta tierra, así se trate de los reyes de Judá, como de sus jefes, de sus sacerdotes o de la gente del campo. Te harán la guerra, pero no

podrán contigo, porque yo estoy a tu lado para salvarte”.

Salmo Responsorial Salmo 70 R. Señor, tú eres mi esperanza.

Segunda lectura 1 Cor 12, 31–13, 13

Hermanos: Aspiren a los dones de Dios más excelentes. Voy a mostrarles el camino mejor de todos. Aunque yo hablara las lenguas de

los hombres y de los ángeles, si no tengo amor, no soy más que una campana que resuena o unos platillos que aturden. Aunque yo

tuviera el don de profecía y penetrara todos los misterios, aunque yo poseyera en grado sublime el don de ciencia y mi fe fuera tan

grande como para cambiar de sitio las montañas, si no tengo amor, nada soy. Aunque yo repartiera en limosnas todos mis bienes y

aunque me dejara quemar vivo, si no tengo amor, de nada me sirve. El amor es comprensivo, el amor es servicial y no tiene envidia; el

amor no es presumido ni se envanece; no es grosero ni egoísta; no se irrita ni guarda rencor; no se alegra con la injusticia, sino que goza

con la verdad. El amor disculpa sin límites, confía sin límites, espera sin límites, soporta sin límites. El amor dura por siempre; en

cambio, el don de profecía se acabará; el don de lenguas desaparecerá y el don de ciencia dejará de existir, porque nuestros dones de

ciencia y de profecía son imperfectos. Pero cuando llegue la consumación, todo lo imperfecto desaparecerá. Cuando yo era niño,

hablaba como niño, sentía como niño y pensaba como niño; pero cuando llegué a ser hombre, hice a un lado las cosas de niño. Ahora

vemos como en un espejo y oscuramente, pero después será cara a cara. Ahora sólo conozco de una manera imperfecta, pero entonces

conoceré a Dios como él me conoce a mí. Ahora tenemos estas tres virtudes: la fe, la esperanza y el amor; pero el amor es la mayor de

las tres.

Evangelio Lc 4, 21-30

En aquel tiempo, después de que Jesús leyó en la sinagoga un pasaje del libro de Isaías, dijo: “Hoy mismo se ha cumplido este pasaje de

la Escritura que acaban de oír”. Todos le daban su aprobación y admiraban la sabiduría de las palabras que salían de sus labios, y se

preguntaban: “¿No es éste el hijo de José?” Jesús les dijo: “Seguramente me dirán aquel refrán: ‘Médico, cúrate a ti mismo’ y haz aquí,

en tu propia tierra, todos esos prodigios que hemos oído que has hecho en Cafarnaúm”. Y añadió: “Yo les aseguro que nadie es profeta

en su tierra. Había ciertamente en Israel muchas viudas en los tiempos de Elías, cuando faltó la lluvia durante tres años y medio, y hubo

un hambre terrible en todo el país; sin embargo, a ninguna de ellas fue enviado Elías, sino a una viuda que vivía en Sarepta, ciudad de

Sidón. Había muchos leprosos en Israel, en tiempos del profeta Eliseo; sin embargo, ninguno de ellos fue curado, sino Naamán, que era

de Siria”. Al oír esto, todos los que estaban en la sinagoga se llenaron de ira, y levantándose, lo sacaron de la ciudad y lo llevaron hasta

una saliente del monte, sobre el que estaba construida la ciudad, para despeñarlo. Pero él, pasando por en medio de ellos, se alejó de allí.

The St. Pius V Youth Group—Important

Dates: Join the St. Pius V Youth Group this Friday,

February 5th for our weekly meeting! This week’s topic

will focus on Lent and Ash Wednesday. Students will

learn the importance and significance of this Lenten

Season. We will gather in the St. Pius Gym from7-

9p.m. Come by and make new friendships through faith,

all while having fun. We hope to see you there!

For more information contact the Youth Group Minister

Christian Sanchez: 832-335-1940.

Saturday February 6th: Basketball Tournament

Fundraiser!

The youth group is hosting another 3 on 3 basketball

tournament Saturday, February 6th. Registration will

begin at 8a.m. in the gym. The cost to enter is $30 per

team. There will be a 1st and 2nd place winner. For more

information about the tournament please contact the

Youth Group Minister Christian Sanchez, 832-335-1940.

Grand Prize will be medals as well as autographed

pictures of various Houston Rocket players.

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 31, 2016

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 31, 2016

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your prayers during my pilgrimage in the Holy Land. You were constantly in my prayers and I

offered Mass each day for all of you. In walking the ground where the disciples were first called to follow Christ,

I could not help but think of how He calls us today. He calls us to the same generosity of spirit, the same

dedication, the same love.

Our response to that call takes place within the concrete circumstances of our lives and in this particular place: in

the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and in the community of St. Pius V. One of those responses is our

participation in the Diocesan Services Fund. By putting our name on a pledge, even if it is $10.00, we are

making a public commitment. We are standing with the Apostolic Church in service to the Gospel.

Another response is our service in ministry. Our commitment to the work of the parish as a member of one of our

Councils and Committees, as a catechist or liturgical minister, in social ministry or in hospitality, is a concrete

commitment to Christ. Please consider how you can help with this work, how you can walk with the Lord among

his people.

It is good to be back home with you. May God bless us all.

Fr. Joe

Queridos amigos,

Gracias por sus oraciones durante mi peregrinación a Tierra Santa. Ustedes estaban constantemente en mis

oraciones y yo celebré la misa cada día por todos ustedes. En caminar la tierra donde los discípulos estuvieron

llamados a seguir a Cristo, no pude dejar de pensar en cómo Él nos llama hoy. Él nos llama a la misma

generosidad de espíritu, la misma dedicación, el mismo amor.

Nuestra respuesta a esa llamada ocurre dentro de las circunstancias concretas de nuestra vida y en este lugar en

particular: en la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston y en la comunidad de San Pío V. Una de esas respuestas es

nuestra participación en el Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos. Al poner nuestro nombre en un compromiso, incluso

si es de $ 10.00, estamos haciendo un compromiso público. Nos colocamos con la Iglesia apostólica en el servicio

al Evangelio.

Otra respuesta es nuestro servicio en el ministerio. Nuestro compromiso con el trabajo de la parroquia como

miembro de uno de nuestros Consejos y Comités, como catequista o ministro litúrgico, en el ministerio social o

en la hospitalidad, es un compromiso concreto a Cristo. Por favor, considere cómo puede ayudar con este trabajo,

cómo se puede caminar con el Señor en medio de su pueblo.

Es bueno estar de vuelta en casa con ustedes. Que Dios nos bendiga a todos.

Padre Joe

Your donation to DSF will support these Nurturing and Strengthening Families ministries:

† Aging Minisstry † Camp Kappe † Ethnic Ministries

† Family Life Ministry † Office of Hispanic Ministry † Pro Life Activities

† Special Youth Services † St. Dominic Village † Young Adult & Campus Ministry

† Family Retreat Center at Circle Lake † Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization

† Vicar for Judicial Affairs (Metropolitan Tribunal)

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Holy Week Choir It is time to start thinking and preparing for Holy

Week. Please come and join us in preparing for Holy

Week. We will start choir practice for Holy Thursday,

Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. We will meet every

TUESDAY, EVENING at 7pm in the chapel of the

Parish Life Center. Our first practice is Tuesday,

February 9, 2016. Call J-P Rodriguez at 713-398-5376

for more information.

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 31, 2016

Ash Wednesday—February 10th

Schedule of Services 6:30 am * Spanish

8:00 am English

12:00 noon * Bilingual

6:00 pm English

7:30 pm Spanish

Raising Awareness and Support for

Catholic Educat ion—Steps for

Students is a 5kRun/Walk that benefits

students in the Archdiocese of Galveston-

Houston and is a family fun event held on Saturday,

Feb 20th. You may register online at:

www.firstgiving.com/stepsforstudents

Don’t forget to join the St. Pius V team to have your

registration fee benefit our school.

For Race information visit

STEPS4STUDENTS.ORG

St. Pius V

Pre Festival Dance

Saturday, February 13th In the Cafeteria

Dinner 6—8pm; Dance 8—12am $15.00

San Pio V

Sabado, 13 de February En la Cafeteria

Cena y Baile de San Valentin

Comida 6—8pm & Baile 9—12am

* Ashes—No Mass

AgriLIFE Extension—Texas A&M System. Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Free Adult Nutrition Classes—and each participant will

receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the pro-

gram. Classes will be held in the Parish Life Center Confer-

ence Room on Tuesdays; March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12,

19, 26 from 11:30am to 12:30 pm. Please RSVP by Thurs-

day, March 3rd, 713-473-9484 ext 316 or email the Office

of Parish Social Ministry at [email protected].

Check out ChooseMyPlate.gov

Work Day-It’s time to clean up the grounds again Date: Saturday, February 20th—rain date Saturday,

February 27th. Bring your gloves and tools if you like.

We will begin at 8am until 2pm.

If you would like, you can

bring something colorful

to plant.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

REQUEST FOR MASS INTENTIONS—If you would like to have a Mass Intention scheduled for someone,

please call 713-473-9484 and schedule it with Gloria or Alice (there is a $5.00 Stipend requested) and should be

turned in to the office prior to the date requested.