St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Office: 1603 Avenue N * Huntsville, TX 77340 Church: 1323 16th St. * Huntsville, TX 77340

Ph. 936.295.8159 * Fax 936.295.3543 www.sain homashuntsville.org

"...there is no inequality of significance amongst us except holiness..." “No hay desigualdad de importancia entre nosotros excepto la santidad…”

STAFF

Rev. Fred Valone…..Pastor Felix Ramos………..Permanent Deacon

Kathy Boscarino…….DRE / Y M

Maria Delgado……… Elem. CCE

Marisol Urbina…...Administrative Asst.

Rick Reed…………...Music Coordinator

Jill Baker………..Nursery Coordinator

Pat Norfleet…………..Bookkeeper

Sylvia Vitela…………..Secretary

Laura Puente………...Custodian

Adoration/Adoración

Tues/Martes 4:30-5:30 pm

Sat/Sabado 4:00-5:00 pm

Reconciliation / Reconciliación

Tuesday / Martes

After 7:15 am Mass until 5:30pm

Saturday/ Sabado 5:30 pm English

Sunday/ Domingo 7:45 am English 10:45 am English 12:30 pm Spanish 5:30 pm English

Monday/ Lunes No Mass

Tuesday-Martes

Wed. – Friday/ Miercoles-Viernes

7:15 am & 6:00 pm

7:15 am

Mass Schedules

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019

BEGINNING OF LENT

ASH WEDNESDAY . . . . MARCH 6th

Mass Intentions Of The Week

Sat.

02/23

5:30 pm

Geraldine (Jerri) Butler

Sun.

02/24

7:45 am

Ray Dupree

10:45 am

John Clausen

12:30 pm

Parishioners

5:30 pm

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Mon.

02/25

No Mass

Wed

02/27

7:15 am

Chris Milam (For healing)

Thurs.

02/28

7:15 am

Rev. Frank Fabj

Fri.

03/01

7:15 am

John William & Carmen Heckler

Sat.

03/02

5:30 pm

Parishioners

Sun.

03/03

7:45 am

Stephen & Shirley Strubing (For special intention)

10:45 am

Natalia Mia Amaya (For birthday)

12:30 pm

Maria Guadalupe & José Dolores Tamayo

5:30 pm

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Tues.

02/26

7:15 am

Stephanie & Kerri Strubing (Special Intention)

6:00 pm

Judy Adib, Veronica Antwi, James Aubey, Irma Avalos, Gwynetta Baker, Gene Barrett, Jordan Bergeron, Marie Blanchard, Chelsea Brown, Linda Buckley, Phillip Caito, Gary Coker, Wren Colligan, Sunni Cook, Terry Corral, Melanie Davis, Kathy Delouche,

Colin Dufour, David Duesing, Mary Gedelian, Floyd Gru-pa, Sylvia Hogenmiller, Dennis Huff, Billie Jenkins, San-dra Kilgore, Isabel Kirwin, Edwin Laake, Corrina Law-rence, Al Losack, Katy Losack, Geno Mancuso, Don Mar-cotte, Lisa Miller, Mable Milliet, Donna Moore, Mar-yAnn Moore, Susan Montoya, Martin Moreno, Lourdes Mosqueda, Frank O’Donnell, Brenda Piñeda, Marty Reed-er, Bob Riley, Nina Rozell, Andrea Scheel, Ana Marie Santos, John Sarlay, Jerry Seaton, Kayden Bryn Shipley, Nathan Shroyer, Cheryl Smith, John Paul Sorrell, Kathy Stoltz, Jean Stow, Ray Townley, Dorothy Townsend, Enrique Valadez, Maria Elena Valencia, Matthew Var-num, Shirley Villareal, Rusty Wallace, Bill Walton, Alma Williams, Nancy Winkler

February 17, 2019

Regular Sunday Donations: $6,250.71

Thank you for your continued support!

Our gratefulness to God weekly offering

Readings tor the Week

Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29

Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37

Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19; Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175; Mk 9:38-40

Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50

Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12

Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13 -16

Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45

MEN’S RETREAT . . . All men of St. Thomas are invited to attend the 2019 Retreat at the Holy Name Retreat Center, March 22 through March 24. The Retreat Center is located at 430 Bun-ker Hill Road, Houston 77024. Phone: 713-464-0211. Guests can enjoy a peaceful chapel, li-brary, outdoor Stations of the Cross, and beautiful gardens for prayer and fellowship. Accom-modations include private room with private bath. For more information visit the Website

at Holynameretreatcenter.com or call Parishioner Craig Hibbison 936-436-0362.

If you are looking for a good sac-rifice for Lent, give up some time and join the Triduum choir. Re-hearsals start the last week of February, on Tuesdays and

Thursdays at the end of the choir practices. Con-tact Rick in the office for more details. ****************************************

Si está buscando un buen sacrificio para la Cuaresma, tómese un tiempo y únase al coro de Triduum. Los ensayos comienzan la última semana de febrero, los martes y jueves al final de las prácticas del coro. Póngase en contacto con Rick en la oficina para más detalles.

SVdP is open to all who seek to live their faith; loving and committing themselves to their neighbor in need. We grow spiritually by offering

person to person service to those in need and building community among ourselves.

We invite you to share in our community by serving people in poverty. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays @ 1:30 p.m. in the parish hall. We would love for you to join us to experi-ence what we are about. For information call Kathy Price, President, 936-662-4295 or kath-leenprc@yahoo.com.

Thank you for the generosity you have shown to the works of SVdP by your financial and prayerful donations.

COMMUNICANTS RETREAT SATURDAY, MARCH 02, 2019 . . . . 8-12NOON

RETIRO DE COMUNICANTES SABADO,

MARZO 02, 2019 . . . . 8-12MEDIODIA

BLOOD DONORS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED

Saturday, March 9th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At GIBBS PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL

Our church is co-sponsoring this Blood Drive. We DON’T need food this time. We NEED DONORS. We realize that Spring Break is a factor here, but if at all possible, PLEASE DONATE. SIGN UP SHEETS are in the back of the church.

For information or an appointment, please call Cheryl Cummings 936-581-0451 or

Karen McPike 936-661-6540.

PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS TO SAVE LIVES.

Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. — Psalm 103:8

Circle of Friends. . .Catholic Singles Ministry Circle of Friends is open to all adults who are single, wid-owed, divorced or separated. People from any Parish and Faith are invited to participate in Ministry Activi-ties. Please visit our webpage at https://ap.church/ministries for details on events. March Events: Wings and More each Friday of the month at 6:00pm Check our Calendar for more details on each month’s events!

Kathy Boscarino, DRE/YM kboscarino@saintthomashuntsville.org

(936) 295-8159 (936) 520-6524 Www.sainthomashuntsville.org

7th –12th grades

The Witness Mission Camp is open to all 8th grade and 9th grade Youth. When: Sunday, June 2, 2019-Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Where: Cameron Retreat Center 2404 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX Cost: $160.00

There will be a Parent Meeting Sunday 2/17/2019 at 9:15 a.m. in the Youth Building

Archdiocesan Youth Conference

When: July 26-28, 2019 Where: Houston, TX Cost $200 AYC is open to all High School youth in 10th grade through graduating Seniors

“MAY IT BE DONE TO ME ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD” LUKE 1:38

Confirmation Retreat 2019 is for all 10th and 11th grade youth.

When: June 21-23, 2019 Where: Camp Kappe Retreat Center Cost

$125

Protecting God’s Children / Virtus Training

The CMG Safe Haven online training is replacing the VIRTUS training. The training consists of 3

vignette style training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed. These trainings are available in English and Spanish. We will no longer offer live trainings, all Safe Environment train-ings will only be available online.

• All new employees and volunteers will complete the Safe Haven online training program instead of VIRTUS PGC training. The turnaround time for approval may be approximately two weeks or less.

• All individuals must complete the training and complete a background check prior to the start of employment and/or volunteer service.

• The 5-year anniversary date is still in place, individuals who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to com-plete refresher trainings until they have met their 5-year anniversary date.

• As the 5-year anniversary date is met, individuals will need to log into CMGConnect with their previous personal VIRTUS user id and 1234 as the password. Once the individual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able to change their password. If they do not remember the user id, they may contact the following:

1. Kathy Boscarino @ 936-295-8159 or kboscarino@saintthomashuntsville.org 2. Daphne Woods at 800.228.6108 ext. 2375 or dwoods@catholicmutual.org 3. CMG at cmgconnect@catholicmutual.org

The following individuals below will now be required to complete Safe Haven online training as well:

1. Individuals who have never attended training. 2. Individuals who are currently due for refresher training and had not attended VIRTUS training. 3. Individuals who are currently due and have not attended VIRTUS training. 4. Individuals who are out of compliance or past due.

CLIMATE CHANGE: A CALL FOR ACTION BY ALL FAITHS ROGER INGERSOLL, EXXONMOBIL (RET.) ROGER’S PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND INCLUDES ARCTIC AND COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS WORLDWIDE. HIS PERSONAL INTERESTS INCLUDE SCUBA DIVING AND HIS GRANDCHILDREN. THESE INTERESTS ARE BEING PROFOUNDLY INFLUENCED BY CLI MATE CHANGE. He will share work and personal life experiences related to climate change, plus how he became involved with Ci zens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). Upon joining CCL, he was challenged, as a Catholic, to research Pope Francis’ Encycli-cal Laudato Si’ (“On Care for Our Common Home). The pope’s challenge for all people to be be er stewards of our planet is a universal message shared by all major religions and Chris an denomina ons. You may also be surprised to discover who else from the oil industry and government sectors are climate change advocates. Our challenge, as Chris ans, is to help build poli cal will to enact responsible climate legisla on.

TOPICS COVERED: • Profound Change During Our Lifetime

• Pope Francis and other Faith’s Call to Action

• Bipartisan . . . Climate . . . Legislation

• What Can You Do?

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 1323 16th Street Huntsville, Texas 77340

March 21, 2019 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall

The Fire of Your Love: A Manual for Men

By Will Oliver

Over the past six months, there has not been a lot of good news coming from our Bishops. Whether scandals or politics, the news has been rather bleak. Fortunately, there is at least one Bishop who has been doing something worthwhile that is both timely and well needed. That Bishop is Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona. Bishop Olmsted recently published an Apostolic Exhortation to the Husbands and Wives, Mothers and Fathers of the Diocese of Phoenix. It has received very positive reviews and while I have printed it out, I have yet to read it (it will most assuredly be the topic of a future column). What I have read was his other Apostolic Exhortation from three years ago titled Into the Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men, My Spiritual Sons in the Diocese of Phoenix. Though both are written to members of his own diocese, what he has to say applies to every Catholic. As a Bishop, he is clearly leading his flock. The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted is a farm boy originally from Kansas who was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska in 1973. He has held numerous positions in the Church and was called to serve as coadjutor then Bishop of Wichita, Kansas, before being installed as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix on December20,2003. Recognizing a sea change in our culture regarding men, mostly toward the negative (just think of the recent Gillette Commercial), he wrote his Apostolic Exhortation to all Catholic men. His opening words should gain the attention and resonate with every man in the Catholic Church: “I begin this letter with a clarion call and clear charge to you, my sons and brothers in Christ: Men, do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you, the battle that is wounding our children and families, the battle that is distorting the dignity of both women and men. This battle is often hidden, but the battle is real. It is primarily spiritual, but it is progressively killing the remaining Christian ethos in our society and culture, and even in our own homes.” Throughout his 23 page exhortation, the Bishop addresses not only what it means to be a committed Catholic man, but how to live life as one. He also writes on the topic of how a Catholic man should love as a friend, a husband, and a father. Finally, he discusses one of the most important, yet seemingly neglected roles of men in today’s culture, and that is fatherhood. He explains what it means to be a father, why it is important, and why it is crucial for every man to fulfill the role of being a committed Catholic Father after receiving the sacrament of holy matrimony. The entire document can be found online, particularly at the Diocese of Phoenix’s website. Even better though is the small bound book from TAN Publishers titled Manual for Men by Bishop Olmsted (2018). The first part of this 304 page book is the Apostolic Exhortation written by the good Bishop, while the second and longer part of the book includes information about what the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Scripture say about living the life of a Catholic man. The book also includes good role models for Catholic men as are found in the lives of the Saints, and a number of Catholic prayers are included, all of which have the man in mind.

Men, if ever there was someone in the Catholic Church speaking directly to us as Catholic men, it is Bishop Olmsted; this is a must read.

NO CAUSAR DAÑO Escuchamos por un buen rato antes de llegar a la “culminación ingeniosa” de la primera lectura de hoy: si bien hubiera sido fácil hacerlo, David no causará daño al ungido del Señor. Nosotros, por supuesto, sabemos que Jesús es el Mesías, el ungido de Dios, mas la Biblia usa ese término para distintas personas. Es la manera bíblica de indicar quién ha sido elegido por Dios para un lugar y misión especial dentro de la historia de la salvación. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús presenta una abultada lista de aquellos a quienes, por ser hijos de Dios, no de-bemos dañar, sino más bien amar: nuestros enemigos, los que nos maldicen o nos hacen daño, los que nos deben dinero, los ingratos, los malvados. El punto de la enseñanza de Jesús no es alentar esos tipos de comportamiento en otros, sino más bien formarnos a imagen de nuestro Padre celestial cuando incrementamos las oportunidades para amar incondicionalmente, sin esperar nada a cambio; ser misericordiosos y compasivo, aun cuando sería más fácil no serlo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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My Own Church Parish . . . .

To Register yourself or update your family information go to https://galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com If you have any questions please contact Kathy Bos-carino by email at kboscarino@saintthomashuntsville.org

Mi Propia Iglesia . . . . Para registrarse o actualizar su información familiar vaya a: https/galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com Si tiene alguna pregunta, contáctese con Kathy Boscarino por correo electrónico kboscarino@saintthomashuntsville.org

CHURCH SECURITY INFORMATION

Following the church shootings last year near San Antonio the parish's Security Committee has taken steps ensure the safety of all St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners. The first step restricts access to the church during liturgical services. Once Mass has begun all doors into the church will be locked from the inside with the exception of the double doors facing 16th Street. Anyone arriving late for Mass will only be able to enter the church through the 16th Street doors. Parishioners will be able to exit the church through any of the locked doors as well as the doors facing 16th Street. Signs will be posted around the church building to remind parishioners of the locked doors. The staff at St. Thomas the Apostle Church takes the safety and security of all the parishioners very seriously. We are confident that the steps taken at this time will minimize any problematic incidents.

INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD DE LA IGLESIA

Después de los tiroteos de la iglesia el año pasado cerca de San Antonio, el Comité de Seguridad de la parroquia tomo medidas para garantizar la seguridad de los feligreses de Santo Tomás. El primer paso fue de restringir el acceso a la Iglesia durante los servicios litúrgicos. Cuando haya comenzado la misa, todas las puertas de la iglesia estarán cerradas de adentro con la excep-ción de las puertas dobles que dan a la calle 16. Personas que lleguen tarde a misa solo podrá entrar a través de las puer-tas de la calle 16. Los feligreses podrán salir a través de cualquiera de las puertas cerradas. Se colocarán letreros alrededor del edificio de la igle-sia para recordar a los feligreses de las puertas cerradas. El personal de la Igle-sia Santo Tomás toma muy en serio la segu-ridad de todos los feligreses. Estamos se-guros de que los pasos tomados minimizarán incidentes problemáticos.