St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

1603 Avenue N Huntsville, TX 77340 Ph. 936.295.8159 Fax 936.295.3543

www.saintthomashuntsville.org Fr. Fred’s Year of Mercy blog fathermickey.com

Most Holy Trinity Sunday May 22, 2016

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 13-17

This program is for ages 3 years through 5th Grade. Space is limited

So don’t miss out on this great adventure! There is no fee for this event.

8am –12 noon M-F Registration forms are available in the office

STAFF Rev. Fred Valone …. Pastor Felix Ramos . . . . . ... ……Permanent Deacon Kathy Boscarino . . ………DRE / Youth Minister Maria Delgado ..…….……Elem. CCE Coordinator Music Ministry Rick Reed ……...……….. …... Co-Coordinator Carolyn O’Rourke……………. Co-Coordinator Jill Baker ……………….. Nursery Coordinator Dell Wells . . . . . . . . ...…...Bookkeeper Sylvia Vitela . . . . ……... . Secretary Laura Puente . . . …….. . . .Custodian

VBS ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

We need volunteers ... who want to work and have tons of fun!

We need adults and teens, 6th grade and older. Forms are available in the office, in the church entrance, and in the hall.

This program is 100% volunteer powered so please consider helping out if you can.

Please contact Maria in the office if you would like more information.

936-295-8159

Weekly Readings

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS / RECUERDEN EN SUS ORACIÓNES… Judy Adib, Steve Aguayo, Veronica Antwi, James Aubey, Irma Avalos, Gene Barrett, Jordan Bergeron, Kathy Boscarino, Fidelis Burton, Phillip Caito, Sunni Cook, Sabrina Coronado, Terry Corral, Melanie Davis, Katie Davison, Colin Defour, Tom Degnan, Jose Luis Ecamilla, Paul Fivel, Diane Fuller, Diana Garcia, Mary Gedelian, Winifred Grivich, Mary Gutermuth, Bill Hodges, Sandra Kilgore, Kevin Kretzschmar, Dorothy Laskoskie, Andrew Leal, Sam and Ma-rie Martinez, Coby Meinzer, Carol Mendel, Bill Middleton, Donna Moore, Floyd and Maryann Moore, Tom Morales, Lourdes Mosqueda, Paula Legler Phillips, Brenda Piñeda, John Raia, Lillian Rodriguez, Lydia Rodriguez, Maria Ines Rodriguez, Margaret Rozell, Jack Rumfield, Ana Marie Santos, John Sarley, Jerry Seaton, Cindy Schwanke, Marilyn Shepherd, Kayden Bryn Shipley, Wanda H. Smith, Elizabeth Speck, Tim Speck, Dorothy Townsend, Matthew Varnum, Maria Elena Valencia, Leo Vasquez, Alma Williams, Rose Youngblood.

MASS INTENTIONS of the WEEK

Stewardship for May 15th: $ 9,018.70

Thank you for your parish support!

The flowers beside the Blessed Sacrament

are offered in loving memory of

Charles Frank Massey

by

Bob and Frona Massey

Diocesan Service Fund As of May 9, 2016

Parish Goal $37,000.00

Total Amount Paid $24,631.00

Total Amount Pledged $34,806.00

Parish Goal Balance Due $12.369.00

Sat 5/21 5:30 pm Charles Frank Massey

Sun 5/22 7:45 am Parishioners

10:45 am Paul Miller

12:30 pm First Communion Candidates

Mon 5/23 No Mass

Tues 5/24 7;15 am Avery Keys (birthday)

Wed 5/25 7:15 am Natalie Duesing

Thurs 5/26 7:15 am Holy Souls in Purgatory

Fri 5/27 7:15 am Cherie McGee

Sat 5/28 5:30 pm Jeanette DeVezin

Sun 5/29 7:45 am Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunning

10:45 am Parishioners

12:30 pm First Communion Candidates

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:30 p.m. (English) Sunday 7:45 a.m. (English)

10:45 a.m. (English) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Week Day Mass Schedule Tuesday - Friday 7:15 a.m.

Adoration/Adoracion

Tuesdays after 7:15 mass through 5:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacramento de Reconciliación

Tuesday / Martes 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Saturday / Sabado 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Parish Office Hours Horario de la Oficina Parroquial

Monday/Lunes 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday - Friday Martes - Viernes

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Mon 5/23 1Pt.1:3-9;Mk.10:17-27

Tues 5/24 1Pt.1:10-16:Mk.10:28-31

Wed 5/25 1Pt.1:18-25;Mk.10:32-45

Thurs 5/26 1Pt.2:2-5,9-12:Mk.10:46-52

Fri 5/27 1Pt.4:7-13;Mk.11:11-26

Sat 5/28 Jude17,20-25;Mk.11:27-33

Sun 5/29 Gn.14:18-20;1Cor.11:23-26;Lk.9:11-17

OPEN AND SHUT… There are two times when to keep your mouth shut: when swimming and when angry. —Anonymous

PATIENCE… Patience and the passage of time do more than strength and fury. —Jean de la Fontaine

NURSERY ASSISTANT NEEDED: St. Thomas is looking for an assistant for the Nursery. The qualified person will have experience working with toddlers and preschool children; be available most Sundays; Bilingual (English and Spanish) is desirable. For more information, please call the church office at

936-295-8159 or email your resume to

stthomashuntsville@sbcglobal.org.

BASICS OF THE FAITH… We will begin the "Basics of the Faith" each Monday Night beginning

June 20, 2016 through August 29, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

in the Adult Education Building

This is an exciting conversation based program that not only strengthens your understanding of the faith but enhances your ability to share with confidence the truths of our faith. For more information, please contact

Kathy Boscarino at the church office (936) 295-8159 or by email kathybosc@sbcglobal.net

HELP WANTED… St. Thomas is searching for an Administrative Assistant. The successful applicant will be • proficient in Microsoft office - Word, Excel, Publisher

• working understanding of administrative software

• good organizational skills

• fluent (read, write, speak) both English and Spanish.

This is a part-time position.

For more information, please contact the church office at 936-295-8159.

The Office of Aging is hosting a VETERANS’ SEMINAR

June 2, 2016 - St. Dominic Center - Room #140 Houston, TX 77021

Seminar will feature panelists discussing programs and resources for Veterans, with a focus on Vietnam Veterans.

Seminar is open to the public. Due to limited seating, please RSVP your attendance to Virginia R. Eckert at 713-741-8712 by May 27, 2016.

LECTOR TRAINING… Do you have a strong voice and like to speak in front of people? Maybe God is calling you to become a lector who proclaims the Word of God at Mass. During Mass God speaks to us during the Liturgy of the Word. As a lector, you act as God’s spokesperson during this part of the liturgy. There is a training session for adult lectors on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:30 PM in the church.

Please call the parish office (936.295.8159) if you are planning to attend.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING… A beautiful way to become more involved in the celebration of the Eucharist is to serve as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. To share the Eucharist with your fellow parishioners is a sacred experience. There is a training session for adults who would like to serve in this capacity. Eucharistic ministers must be at least 17-18 years of age, fully initiated in the Catholic Church (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist), and if married, have had their marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. The training session for those who would like to serve in this ministry will be on Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30 PM in the church.

Please call the parish office (936.295.8159) if you are planning to attend.

BAZAAR 2016… The Plant Booth will need plants for the Bazaar. It’s not too early to start rooting and saving your plants for our booth. We have small starter containers if you need them. Just ask. Any questions, contact

Nancy Mills at 936-295-2293 or Betty Thompson at 936-439-5159.

Thank you for your help.

PLEASE HELP… A Vietnamese Catholic student attending college in Virginia will be working at the Carolina Creek Christian Camp (84 Wimberly Lane, Huntsville, TX 77320) this summer. She does not have a car and would appreciate it if someone could give her a ride to Mass on the weekends. If you live in the Riverside area and would be willing to help, please contact the parish office at 936-295-8159.

Prison Ministry Development Roundtable Discussion

Are you discerning God’s call to Prison Ministry? If so, this roundtable discussion is for you. Fritz Barnett, a long time prison minister will share his experiences and best practices as he facilitates the discussion.

Facilitator: Fritz Barnett When: June 7, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Where: Adult Education Building

Space is limited , to register. please contact Kathy @ 936-295-8159 or kathybosc@sbcglobal.net

Jubilee for those with Special Needs.

When: June 12, 2016 Where: Parish Hall Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Save the Date!

SUMMER FUN… Calling all 5th-8th grade GIRLS who are looking for SUMMER FUN: Join the adventures

Dominican Sisters Summer Camp 2016 June 26 - July 2

Circle Lake Retreat Center

Activities: Lacrosse, Zone Ball, Baking, Swimming, Singing, Arts and Crafts, and more.

For further information contact: Sr. Thomas Ann, OP, at 281-684-8011 or go online to

www.domhou.org follow the links under “Ministries” to download a brochure.

A Special Thank You! The STAY Sausage wrap fundraiser was a suc-cess. We raised $1393.00. All of which will help us go to the Archdiocesan Youth Conference and the 2016 Confirmation Retreat. We would like to thank ♦ Shipley donuts, (supplies and chips) the

Knights of Columbus (drinks) and our Spanish moms (home made tortillas and sauce).

♦ The Knights of Columbus for the use of their BBQ hut and grilling the sausage to perfec-tion.

♦ Parents and Adult leaders who helped serve, set up and clean-up

♦ And You the parishioners of St. Thomas for your love, prayers and support.

Love, STAY

St. Thomas the Apostle Youth

“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” (Lk 23:24).

That is what Jesus’ mercy ultimately means. The Lord freely suffers with us, that we might reign with him.

“Today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Lk 23:43).

The Lord makes the full burden of our sin his own, so that the full force of his merciful forgiveness might also be ours. Father Anthony Giambrone, O.P.

YEAR OF MERCY

News and Events

Sunday, May 22 2016 No CCE. CCE will return Sunday, September 11, 2016 Wednesday, May 25, 2016 STAY Youth Night 6:30-8:30

Upcoming Events

Summer Sacraments—Those 7th –12th grade youth who wish to receive first Reconciliation and first Com-munion are invited . Students must be Baptized in the Catholic faith and have attended Edge or Lifeteen (CCE). Please contact the office at 936-295-8159 for more information

AYC registration is open. $25.00 deposit required prior to registering. Deadline for registering is Contact Mrs. B for more information.

Por favor, oren por los siguientes niños de CCE programados para recibir

PRIMERA COMUNIÓN en las siguientes fechas respectivas:

Este domingo, 22 de mayo Misa de 12:30

Almanza, Angel Almanza, Jovanny Almanza, Jose Cabrera,Roberto* Garcia, Denise Guadalupe* Mandujano, Elizabeth* Navarro, Cabrera Navarro, Michell Palmerin, Marco* Palmerin Pedraza, Hugo* Pimentel, Jasmin * Pimentel, Paola *

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COME AND ENJOY TUESDAY CLASSIC MOVIES

2pm Tuesdays in the Parish Hall ADMISSION FREE

Now Showing on May 17th

A Man for All Seasons Starring

Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Robert Shaw

The Story of Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when

the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church regarding divorce and remarriage.

BOCA CERRADA… Existen dos instancias en que debes mantener la boca cerrada: cuando nadas y cuando estás enfadado. —Anónimo

PACIENCIA… La paciencia y el paso del tiempo hacen más que la fuerza y la furia. —Jean de la Fontaine

SEMINARIO GRATUITO DE LEYES DE IMMIGRACION

Presentado por CATES LAW, PLLC Abogado Robert Cates

En colaboración con El Distrito de Huntsville (HISD)

Preguntas y respuestas de todos lo que querio saber de las leyes de inmigración:

Donde? 1010 8th Street, Huntsville, TX 77320 Support and Learning Center/ Mance Park Middle School

Cuando? 19 de Mayo del 2016 a las 6:00 PM

REFLECTION… The Most Holy Trinity Sunday: May 22 That we may allow the Holy Spirit to guide our daily actions and thoughts. “But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth...” John 16:13 Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us know and live the truth. To prepare ourselves, we need to open our hearts to receive this gift before we can give it. Develop a daily prayer routine to ask the Holy Spirit to help guide our thoughts and actions

REFLEXION… Que permitamos que el Espíritu Santo guie diariamente nuestras acciones y pensamientos. "Cuando venga él, el Espíritu de la verdad, os guiará hasta la verdad completa..." Juan 16:13 Jesús envió al Espíritu Santo para que nos ayude a conocer y vivir la verdad. Para prepararnos, necesitamos abrir nuestros corazones para recibir este don antes de poder darlo. Desarrollemos una rutina de oración diaria para pedirle al Espíritu Santo que guie nuestros pensamientos y acciones.