St. Thomas Aquinas Church...St. Thomas Aquinas Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Served by Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales 12627 W. Bellfort Ave., Sugar Land, TX 77478 Phone:

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Served by Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales

12627 W. Bellfort Ave., Sugar Land, TX 77478 ● Phone: 281-240-6721 ● Fax 281-240-6733 ● www.stasugarland.com

PASTOR:

Rev. Santy Kurian M.S.F.S. [email protected]

DEACON

Sam Dunning [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

DAILY MASS

Mon.-Sat. 8:00 a.m., Sanctuary

Wed. 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

F�� F�� 6:15-6:45 p.m. Confessions, 7:00 p.m. Mass & Anointing

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Mon.-Thur. from: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Fri. from: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Chapel

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Other times by appointment

Mission Statement “We the Parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church are a diverse Christ Centered

community empowered by the Holy Spirit and strengthened by the Word and the Sacraments to Proclaim the Good News”

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GOSPEL MEDITATION

"This is how it is with the Kingdom of God." What is a kingdom? Is it the brick and mortar that built up the castle? Is it the expanse of land a king can reasonably defend? Our notions of kingdoms may be romanticized in the modern era, but for the Israelites, a kingdom held deep historical meaning. Thousands of years before the birth of Christ, the Israelites had asked God for a king. After the reigns of David and Solomon, the united kingdom dissolved into factions, and the land was conquered by the Assyrians, Babylonians, and, finally, Romans. For the Israelites, a kingdom was something to build, both structurally and civilly. While this had ended in ruin for their ancestors, many of Jesus' contemporaries longed for the restoration of an earthly kingdom. Jesus' words in today's Gospel are a radical departure from this perspective. He compares the Kingdom of God to a field, but it appears that the farmer has little to do with its progress. "The seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. Of its own accord, the land yields fruit." Jesus introduces His followers to a new sort of kingdom, a kingdom where God provides the growth. There is work to be done, of course. "When the grain is ripe, He wields the sickle at once, for the harvest has come." But for the Kingdom of God to flourish, there are certain things that are outside of our control. We sow seeds of kindness, justice, and integrity and then we must be patient. As shoots of faith appear, we nurture the growth with encouragement. As Christians, our task is not to build the Kingdom of God under our power alone, but to trust in the life-giving movement of God.

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed, the tiniest of seeds. When planted, the tiny mustard seed grows into a tremendous tree with large branches. So, too, in each of our lives, small things can have profound effects. God can use one of our more insignificant gestures to radically change another person's life. It may be the kindness of a smile, our willingness to accommodate someone, listening to someone's story, helping someone who is hurting, standing up for someone who is right, or complimenting someone on something they did. We all have God-given gifts and talents. Our task is to use them creatively, consistently, lovingly, and generously. We trust that God will take care of the rest.

RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

You could buy a meal for a person who is hungry or for a person who just ate a feast. You could spend time with a lonely person or with someone who has more friends than you. You could step forward to join a parish committee that your experience and knowledge can help, or you can join a ministry where you will constantly struggle to figure out what to do. All of the above actions involve you giving and sharing yourself and your gifts. But not all of these actions will bear good fruit. If a sower sows seeds only on rocky or weed-infested soil, nothing of great value will grow. But if that same sower plants his seeds in rich soil, then the harvest will one day be great. In all of the soils, the seed is being sown, but it is not the act of sowing that is the most important factor. In living a stewardship way of life, we must discern how best to share our gifts. Discernment needs the Holy Spirit and a desire to follow God's will, not our own. Our own desires and misconceptions can cause us to use our gifts unwisely. The more mindful we are of how, when, and why we are sharing ourselves, then the greater the impact for God's glory. God wants all of you, but not in a way that is without understanding and discernment. He wants you to shine as a light to the world through your stewardship just as He came to you as the Light of the World in Baptism. You can't shine brightly if the match does not hit the wick. . ..............…Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS.

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INFORMATION

Parish Staff

Business Manager: Lee Meister [email protected]

Pastoral Assistant: Verna Patout [email protected]

Director, Aquinas Early Childhood Center: Erum Khan 281-240-7196 [email protected]

Youth Minister: Rachel Alcocer [email protected]

CCE Coordinator: Matt Falleri [email protected]

Music Minister: Mathew Maglasang [email protected]

Bookkeeper: Vivian Kuoh [email protected]

Parish Secretary: Leticia Cordova [email protected]

Office Hours:

Monday -Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. lunch break from noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

IMPORTANT VIRTUS UPDATE

ARCHDIOCESEAN POLICY

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s Policy states VOLUNTEERS must be VIRTUS trained to volunteer in a parish and VIRTUS status must be current. All volunteers not trained, or with background checks not completed, will be removed from ministry. You may resume ministry once you have taken the required class and received clearance.

Blessings,

Verna Patout,

Pastoral Assistant & VIRTUS Coordinator

Please register online for classes at www.virtusonline.com

PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY. IF YOU ARE A COUPLE OF

MINUTES LATE YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY AND NOT ALLOWED

TO TAKE THE CLASS THAT DAY.�Date/Time Location Max Size

6/19/18 1: 00 p.m. St. Dominic Chancery (Morkovsky Hall) 40�6/21/18 6:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church (Sealy) 35�6/22/18 6:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Church (Humble) 75� Session conducted in Spanish �6/23/18 9:00 a.m. St. Angela Merici Church (Missouri City) 75�6/23/18 9:00 a.m. St. Albert Trapani Church (Houston) 50�6/23/18 9:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Church (Houston) 30 � Session conducted in Spanish �6/29/18 6:00 p.m. St. Thomas Apostle Church (Huntsville) 40 �6/30/18 9:00 a.m. St. Luke the Evangelist Church (Houston) 30� Session conducted in Spanish �7/7/18 9:00 a.m. St. Andrew Church (Channelview) 60�7/7/18 9:00 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (Houston) 40 �7/7/18 9:30 a.m. Christ the Redeemer Church (Houston) 50�7/14/18 9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church (Houston) 100�7/21/18 9:00 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (Houston) 40 Session conducted in Spanish�

7/25/18 6:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church (Richmond) 50�7/28/18 9:00 a.m. St. Peter Claver Church (Houston) 50�7/28/18 9:00 a.m. St. Angela Merici Church (Missouri City) 75�7/28/18 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Church (Houston) 50 � Session conducted in Spanish �8/1/18 6:30 p.m. Christ the Good Shepherd Church (Spring) 100 �8/4/18 9:00 a.m. St. Peter Claver Church (Houston) 35� Session conducted in Spanish �8/4/18 9:30 a.m. Christ the Redeemer Church (Houston) 50�8/7/18 3:30 p.m. St. Pius X High School (Houston) 50�8/9/18 1:00 p.m. Sacred Heart School (Conroe) 50�8/11/18 9:00 a.m. St. Monica Church (Houston) 50�8/11/18 9:00 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (Manvel) 50�8/12/18 2:00 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Sweeny) 50�8/18/18 9:00 a.m. St. Angela Merici Church (Missouri City) 75�8/18/18 9:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Church (Richmond) 100�8/25/18 9:00 a.m. St. Anthony of Padua Church (Danbury) 25�8/25/18 10:00 a.m. Mary Queen Church (Friendswood) 50�8/29/18 6:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church (Richmond) 50�9/15/18 9:00 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (Manvel) 50�9/29/18 9:00 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (Manvel) 50� Session conducted in Spanish �10/20/18 9:00 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (Manvel) 50� Session conducted in Spanish�

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN FOR ADULTS

Smile a lot. It makes you happy. It also makes

others happy. It’s a great witness to your Christian joy.

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INFORMATION

Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks and a great selection of popular e�books � all just a click away! St. Thomas Aquinas Church has

purchased this program for use by all of our parishioners and we hope you take advantage of your FREE subscription to FORMED. It’s EASY and FREE to Register!�

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Visit�formed.org�with a web browser��Click on Register (lower right of page)�

Enter Parish Access Code:CMDRM4 (ENTER CAPITAL LETTERS!)��

Enter your email and create a password (you need this to login later)��Enjoy and share with others in our local community!

Aquinas Early Childhood Center is hiring. We welcome stay at home moms and students. It is a part

time position so it would be 25-28 hours per week.

As a Teacher with Aquinas Early Childhood Center you will... • Work with a state of the art curriculum that is planned by teachers and responsive to where children are developmentally to ensure they are getting what they need to be successful in the future • Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards • Work as a partner with the parents to build confidence in the children’s ability to learn • Create a fun and interactive classroom • Provide a secure and safe space for your students • Be provided with countless advancement opportunities through on-going training and promotion We are looking for candidates that are as passionate about the growth and development of the children in our care as we are. We want to connect with you now if you have: A High School diploma or equivalent VIRTUS Training Prior Childcare experience a plus CPR trained Pass the background check Ability to work as a team Must be at least 18 years old

For interested candidates: apply in person at our school 12627 W. Bellfort Ave., Sugar Land, TX 77498 or send your resume to [email protected]

FOR THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 28- JUNE 29 Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church ● Sugar Land, Texas| 5

WE PRAY FOR THE LIVING & THE DEAD

Sat. June 16 8:00 a.m. Natural Family Planning

5:00 p.m. Special Intention for Couples for

Christ Youth

Sun. June 17 7:30 a.m. For All Parishioners

9:30 a.m. Ligorio Soares �

11:30 a.m. Special Intentions for Jennifer Hill-Brown

Mon. June 18 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of Hanna’s Family �

Tue. June 19 8:00 a.m. Mercie Colletti - Birthday

Wed. June 20 8:00 a.m. Prayer Bowl, Prayer Bag & Internet

7:00 p.m. Armi Flores & Lorenzo Nepomuceno �

Thu. June 21 8:00 a.m. Healing for Alejandrino Family

Fri. June 22 8:00 a.m. Pedro Hinojosa �

Sat. June 23 8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving for Francis & Collete Lobo

5:00 p.m. Homero Gracia �

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

STEWARDSHIP

MASS INTENTIONS

Mark Calingasan David Allas Regie Ray Austin Emmanuel Carpio Arnold Uche

5:00 p.m. Steve Smith (832) 754-3814 7:30 a.m. Ayodeji Salako (281) 690-1735 9:30 a.m. Victor Nwabue (832) 235-7701 Samson Awoh - 713-232-9131 11:30 a.m. E-Mac Elege (281) 779-9990

Pulpit Announcement Deadline Tuesday by 5:00 p.m. the week of the announcement. E-Mail Verna at: [email protected]

Bulletin Deadline Wednesday, eleven days before the weekend you

need the announcement in the Bulletin. No exceptions!

E-Mail Lety at: [email protected]

FOR THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 23 – JUNE 24

If you have any questions please call Earl Marasigan at 832-687-0455.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday June 3, 2018

Jesson Nzekwue Frederick Fidelis Emmanuel Mbajiofor Victor Mbajiofor

Kate Kulow Kyle Kulow Brandon Amaefule Bianca Amaefule Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Emmanuel Egebebor Chyke Chidume Mandela Egbune Mark Egbune Mikayla Egbune Chukwka Anaejionu (obs)

"If you cannot make it to your Mass, please contact the Adult Coordinator

assigned for the Mass."

1st Collection

Total .................................................................................................... $18,869

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE

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Knights of Columbus Council 7382 is pleased to announce the scholarship winners for the 2018�2019 school year:�

�♦ Mary Shock won the Ken Bartholmey Scholarship for $1,000�

♦ Ayomide Salako won the Jack Carlisle Scholarship for $1,000�

♦ Stephanie Fidelis won the Ham Rhodes Scholarship for $1,000�

♦ Andrew Wittmann won the Ham Rhodes Scholarship for $1,000�

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INFORMATION

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NOW OPEN �

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Parish office � M�F 5/14 � 8/10 During Regular Business Hours��

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Sunday � 8/5 After all Masses��

Late Registration � M�F 8/13 � 8/24 During Regular Business Hours Only��

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Early Registration � May 14 � June 15th � CLOSED�

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All CCE (Spark, Bridge, Edge & Life Teen)��

$70 each (2 or fewer students)��

$50 each (Family Plan 3 or more children)��

Confirmation $80 each � First Sacraments $70 each��

Little Church $ 20 each�

Regular Registration � June 18th � August 10th ��



$60 each (Family Plan 3 or more children)� �


Little Church $30 each�

Late Registration � August 13th � August 24th��



$85 each (Family Plan 3 or more children)� �


Little Church $30 each�

Paperwork Due at Registration��

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* Registration Form & Parent Liability Waiver/Medical Consent Form�

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* All Sacraments: Copy Baptismal Certificate and Payment for Classes�

NO REGISTRATION AFTER AUGUST 24th�

2018-2019 CATECHETICAL CLASSES REGISTRATION


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Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism preparation classes for Parents and Godparents are held every other month. Please call the parish

office for information.

Sacrament of Marriage

Engaged couples need to contact Verna Patout, (281) 240-6721 ext. 104, six to nine months before your wedding

to allow time for preparation.

Sacrament of Healing

In case of illness, please call the Priest. Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring

the Holy Eucharist to the sick who cannot attend Mass. Please call the parish office for more information.

COME GO WITH US TO THE MARIAN SHRINES IN EUROPE ON SEP. 15TH – SEP. 26TH WITH ADDITIONAL 3 DAYS TO MEDJUGORIE SEP. 26TH TO 29TH.

Sept. 15th to 26th 2018 there will be a 12day trip led by Fr. Vince Dulock, CSB to Marian Shrines of Portugal, Spain, France & Italy including Rome with optional 3 day visit to Medjugorie Sept. 26th to 29th. The 12 day trip is $3590 with an additional $690.00 for optional 3 days to Medjugorie. This tour is provided by Inspirational Tours Inc. Houston, Texas. Tour Coordinator Judy Maiorka of Our Lady of Lourdes Hitchock, TX. 281-744-2089 [email protected] (Email preferred)

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Happy Father’s Day! Take time for your marriage by attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on August 03�05 or Oct. 12�14. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281�773�4014 for more information. Or go on�line to www.houstonme.org.�

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RCIA CLASSES�

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UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS�

Peter’s Pence Collection is scheduled for June 23-24, 2018 St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag Annual Collection is scheduled for July 7-8, 2018 Infirm Priests Collection is scheduled for August 11-12, 2018

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Here at

St. Thomas Aquinas we host year round Rite of

Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

If you are hearing the call and would like to explore the possibility of becoming Catholic, the inquiry sessions are held after the 9:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday. We meet in the Thissen Education Center located directly behind the church on the 2nd floor. If you are interested in becoming Catholic and want to know more about the classes, please call

Scott Sabol at 832-265-3473

INFORMATION


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Saturday, July 21, 2018

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Thissen Center, room 202-204

Both Parents and Godparents have to attend.

You must be registered in the church office before

Wednesday, July 18, 2018.

*Please do not bring children to the class*

Call or e-mail Lety Cordova at 281-240-6721

INFANT BAPTISM INFORMATION

Infant Baptism is for children from birth to 7 years old. All children 7 years of age and older who have not been baptized will receive their sacraments through the Rite of Christian Initiation, adapted for Children.

Baptism Requirements for St. Thomas Aquinas Church

1. Parents need to be registered and participating for at least 6 months at St. Thomas Aquinas. If you have moved from another place we will need a letter from your previous parish.

2. Parents need to attend Baptism classes. Godparents must attend classes also.

3. Parents need to complete the Baptism Registration form.

4. Parents must submit a copy of the baby’s official birth certificate.

5. Parents and Godparents can take the classes at any other Catholic Church.

Who Can be a Godparent:

1. At least one of the Godparents must be a practicing Catholic and in full communion with the Church (Baptized, First Communion, Confirmed and if married, married in the Catholic Church). If Godparents are not members of our parish please do bring a letter from your parish that you are in full communion with the church.

2. Baptism Class will be conducted the third Saturday of every other month beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at noon. (Do not bring children. Babysitting is not provided).

3. If you want to Baptize your baby at St. Thomas Aquinas, contact the office 3 months prior.

4. If you need to take the class to Baptize the child at another parish, please e-mail or call the Parish office.

July 30 – August 3

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VBS will be July 30th - August 3rd from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration and waiver forms are available in the front

office. Please bring both forms and $20 to complete registration.

St. Thomas Aquinas Renewed Seniors (Age 50+)

WILL CELEBRATE THEIR LAST MEETING BEFORE OUR ANNUAL

JULY-AUGUST SUMMER BREAK

WITH AN INDOOR BEACH PARTY

ON SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018, AT 5:00 P.M. INSIDE ALDRIDGE HALL

BRING YOUR FAVORITE PICNIC DISH TO SHARE!

SINCE IT'S ALSO FATHERS DAY, BRING A PICTURE OF DEAR OLD DAD, IF YOU LIKE!

COME ENJOY THIS KICK-OFF FOR SUMMER, 2018!!

Donations of Non-Perishable Foods for House of Amos; Reading Materials for Veterans Hospital, and Greeting Cards for Children's' Ranch will still be welcome!

We will return to our regular Third Sunday

meetings in September, 2018.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!


LORD, WE LIFT UP PETITIONS OF

HEALING FOR OUR SICK, ESPECIALLY:

Frieda Alves, Ava Stone, Fr. Angelito Baldonado SDB, Elizabeth Brown,

Fr. John Bosco, Donna Buczo, Dan Burch, Wilda &Frank Cali, Martha

Calvin, Carylina Chancoco Black, Ramon Cordova, Pierce Counts,

Maureen Conklin, Enriqueta Cazares, Victoria Chukwura, Jorge

Gonzala Cisneros, Coria, Michael DeBondt, Consuelo Docdocil,

Fr. Vince Dulock, Gregorio Durandes, Patia Durandes, Emmanuel Eke,

Bill Esco, Jesse Estrada, Leo Estrada, Rosario Euceda, Dala Eweka,

Yvonne Fisher, Bernabe “Bing” Tolosa, Jerry Gadner, Paula Garcia,

Veronica Garza, Doris Giroir, Jose Gonzalez, Joe Hablinski, Mark

Hendley, Richard Henderson, Elizabeth Jackson, Laura Jackson, Floyd

James, Paul James, Maximo J. Jante, Sara Jones, Aniceta Julian, Mama

Luz Kalu, Della Klesel, Fr. Robert Klem, Dorie & Benjamen Lacsamana,

Dana Bryan Lee, Overton Leblanc, Genevieve Maniscalo, Emily Marsh,

Isaac Martinez, Sharon & Timothy McCulloch, Gloria Medina, Vickie

Mendoza, Bob Molloy, Lancelot G. Muschamp, Victoria Navarro, Ann

Nelsony, Cathy Newman, Joseph P. Nguyen, Sr. Lucy Ochilli, Augustina

Odoh, Emmanuel Odoh, Fr. Roy Oggero, Cam Olinde, Rebecca Olinde,

Junior Oloto, Juliana Paez, Josephine N. Panis, Tagumpay Partoza,

Richard Patronella, Carlos &Irma Pena, C. Edwaldo Pena, Darrel

Pendley, Gloria Peralta, Diana Perez, John Piriano, Jake Poroo, Lolita

Radaza, Barbara Richards, Bob Ried, Andre Riser, Ignacio Rodriguez

Jr., Jenny Rodriguez, Joseph Rodriguez, Tim Rodriguez, Dionisia &Felipe

Rubico, Mark Ryan, Lily Sagrado, Cesar Salas, Irene &Jimmy Salinas,

Rev. Charles Samperi, Juanita Sarpy, Lou Savannah, Joanne Schmidt,

Steven Shetzline, Richard Shield, Neomi Singson, Joan Sloat, Jon

Stemkoski, Martha Swift, Jacob Tankeh, Fr. Carl Tenhundfeld, Glen

&Mildred Terbrak, Caitlyn Thuy Tran, Hope Trevino, Merita Ullrich,

Noe Uribe, Dal Valdez, Annabelle Van Deursen, Nicholas Vizzini, Betty

Jo Vollenweider, Jane Wallace, Cynthia Williams, Pamela Wike,

Fr. Drew Wood, and our Catholic Residents at The Hampton Meadows

Place Assisted Living Facility, Bedford Place, Home Sweet Home, Joyful

Home, First Smile and Catholic Patients at Atrium Medical Center.

NEW JERUSALEM CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC

RENEWAL PRAYER GROUP PASTORAL ASSISTANT

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Is your day filled with work, family, errands, rushing here and there? Wishing you could�have just one peaceful hour? How about one peaceful hour with YOUR LORD? Jesus wishes to SPEND ONE HOUR WITH YOU!�

If you are willing to commit to one hour each week�call the office at 281�240�6721. If you cannot make your�

Adoration Hour, please find a replacement. THE BLESSED �SACRAMENT SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT ALONE.�

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PERSEVERANCE IN OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH.�

One of the essential qualities we need as we travel on this journey of faith towards ‘the Finish Line’, is perseverance. Over a month ago, we may have experienced and received a new Pentecost. To grow and persevere in the life of the Spirit, we must undergird our perseverance with self-control. Perseverance is not a mysterious quality that suddenly materializes one day! It results from virtue, discernment and self-control.

We attain perseverance not only through self control but also through afflictions suffered for love of Jesus [Romans 5:3]. In other words, as we read in James

1:2, we should “count it all joy,” when we are “involved in every sort of trial.” Christ says that we should “watch and pray so we do not fall into temptation” [Mt 26:41]. Ultimately, we accept the graces which lead to perseverance because of our love for God.

In 1Cor 13:7, Paul said, “love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” He went on to say in verse 13, “There are in the end, three things that last: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these, is love.” Without perseverance, our lives are tragic and even the death of Jesus is in vain for us {see 1Cor 1:17}. If we run the race of the Christian life like we are told in 2Tim

4:7 but fail to cross the finish line, we have run the race in vain. We need to pray daily for the grace of final perseverance. This brings to mind the story of John Akwhari, the marathon runner from Tanzania who finished last in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City after he fell and badly injured himself, just less than one lap left to the finishing line. In pain he ran to the end long after the last person had crossed the line; amidst loud cheering from the crowd. Asked why he had to continue in that pain, he said, “My country sent me to Mexico City not just to start the race, but to finish.” That’s it! Let us profess with Paul, “I put no value in my life if I can finish my race and complete the service to which I have been assigned by the Lord Jesus, bearing witness to the Gospel of God’s grace” [Acts 20:24].� Prayer meeting is every Saturday at 6:30 pm in Aquinas Center room C and Bible Study every 4th Saturday of the month same place and same time. Please come join us and you will be richly blessed.

For further in information, please call Emmanuel OFILI at

832-247-5226

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PRAY FOR DECEASED: ULVIO LAMAR, father of Shirley Hoang

SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018 Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6-10/ Mk 4:26-34 7:00 a.m. Cantor Warm Up, Siena Rm 7:30 a.m. 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass, Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. Adult Choir Warm Up, Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass, Sanctuary 10:15 a.m. Life Teen Choir Warm Up Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. RCIA - Adult, TH 202-204 11:30 a.m. 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass, Sanctuary 12:30 p.m. Baptism, Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. STARS, ALD Main �

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018

1 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7 [2b]/Mt 5:38-42 7:40 a.m. Stations of the Cross, Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. Weekday Mass, Sanctuary 9a.m.-10p.m. Adoration, Divine Mercy Chapel 7:00 p.m. Young Adults STA Bible Study, STA Cafe 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus, ALD Hall

TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 [3a]/Mt 5:43-48 7:40 a.m. Stations of the Cross, Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. Weekday Mass, Sanctuary 9a.m.-10p.m. Adoration, Divine Mercy Chapel 9:00 a.m. STA Rosary Makers, Siena Rm 6:00 a.m. Finance Council, OFF Conf 7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary, AQ-C

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018

2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24 [25]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 7:40 a.m. Stations of the Cross, Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. Weekday Mass, Sanctuary 9a.m.-10p.m. Adoration, Divine Mercy Chapel 7:00 p.m. OLPH Mass & Novena, Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. OLPH Reception, AQ-Main AQ-K, STA Cafe

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018

Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 [12a]/Mt 6:7-15 7:40 a.m. Stations of the Cross, Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. Weekday Mass, Sanctuary 9a.m.-10p.m. Adoration, Divine Mercy Chapel 5:30 p.m. Life Teen Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Pastoral Council, Siena Rm 7:00 p.m. NJCCRPG Core Group, AQ-A 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice, Sanctuary

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018

2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 [13]/ Mt 6:19-23 7:40 a.m. Stations of the Cross, Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. Weekday Mass, Sanctuary 9a.m.-8 p.m. Adoration, Divine Mercy Chapel 7:00 p.m. Magnificat Prayer Group, Siena Rm \

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018

2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34 [29a]/Mt 6:24-34 8:00 a.m. Weekday Mass, Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. Cantor Warm Up, Siena Rm 5:00 p.m. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Mass, Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Installation of Officers, Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. New Jerusalem Charismatic Prayer Group, AQ B-C

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 7:00 a.m. Cantor Warm Up, Siena Rm 7:30 a.m. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Mass, Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. Adult Choir Warm Up, Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Mass, Sanctuary 10:15 a.m. Life Teen Choir Warm Up Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. RCIA - Adult, TH 202-204 11:30 a.m. The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Mass, Sanctuary ��

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WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED

Question: If God knows everything we do, why do we need to go to Confession?

Answer: Another term for the Sacrament of Confession is the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We go to this sacrament not only to confess our sins, but to be reconciled with God. Of course, this begs the question, "If I can pray to God on my own, why can't I be reconciled to God on my own?" In the seven sacraments, we recognize the importance of community. Sacraments like Baptism or Matrimony happen in the context of the wider Church to remind us of the communal impact of our lives. We are not alone in our walk of faith! We don't need to confess our sins in front of the whole community -- thank God! But going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a tangible reminder that our sins affect not only ourselves and our relationship with God, but others as well. Jesus gave His Apostles authority to forgive sins in His name. Through this sacrament, we are really, truly forgiven by God Himself. We receive an outpouring of grace and strength to sin no more and our relationship with Christ and His Body, the Church, are restored.

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