third sunday of lent march 7, 2021

~ A ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON ~

March 7, 2021 Third Sunday of Lent

Fr. David Garnier — Pastor

Dcn. Humberto Carrasco

Office Hours

Tues—Fri 10:00AM — 5:00PM

3006 Kashmere St.

Houston, Texas 77026

(713) 673-5600

www.OurLadyHouston.org

Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00 PM - Spanish/Bilingual

Sunday Masses

8:00 AM - Spanish

10:30 AM - English

Weekday Masses

Tue-Thurs 9:00 AM - English

Wed 6:00 PM / Fri 9:00 AM - Spanish

03-07-2021 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Third Sunday of Lent

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PRAY for the faithful departed of our community. OREMOS por los difuntos de nuestra comunidad. PRAY also for the sick of the

community / OREMOS también por los enfermos: Ana Sofia Cardenas, Familia Huerta Flores, Antonio Flores, The Claros Family, Maria Garza, Hector Esqueda, Manuela Nuñez, David Alvarado, Adan Mata, Mary Briones, Adriana Cruz, Pedro Torres, Alejandro García, Ramon López, Araceli Torres, Raúl & Angelica Herrera, Aracely Razo, Arcadio Bonilla, Celia Herejon, Robert & Inocencia Neyra, Rolando & Alicia Alanis, David Guerrero, Roy Rodríguez, Eduardo Cruz, Susie Rojas, Erlene Gonzales, Familia García, Tomas Aguirre, Frances Alaniz, Fred Chevalier, Geronima Diaz, José & Lauren Chávez, José M. Guzmán, Louis Garcia Sr., Luisa Benítez, Luisa Santibañez, Maria Huerta, Margaret García, María D. Maldonado, Marta Bernal, Antonio Perez, Mayda Perez Contact the office if you want to be added to the prayer list. Póngase en contacto con la oficina si desea ser agregada a la lista de enfermos.

Lecturas Diarias y Santoral

Monday 2 Kgs 5:1—15ab / Lk 4:24–30

Tuesday Dn 3:25, 34–43 / Mt 18:21–35

Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5–9 / Mt 5:17–19

Thursday Jer 7:23–28 / Lk 11:14–23

Friday Hos 14:2–10 / Mk 12:28–34

Saturday Hos 6:1–6 / Lk 18:9–14

Sunday Fourth Sunday of Lent

2 Chronicles 36:14–16, 19–23

Ephesians 2:4–10

John 3:14–21

Sunday, March 7

8:00am—9:00am Misa en Español

9:00am—10:15am CCE Classes

10:30am—11:30am Mass in English

11:30am—12:45am CCE Confirmation Classes

Tuesday, March 9


Wednesday, March 10


6:00 pm—7:00pm Misa en Español

Thursday, March 11


6:30pm—8:00pm Youth Group for Middle &

High school students

Friday, March 12

9:00am—10:00am Misa en Español seguida por

Adoracion al Santisimo

7:00pm—8:00pm Way of the Cross

Saturday, March 13

10:30am—12:00pm Quinceañera Class

5:00pm—6:00pm Misa en Español

Sunday, March 14

8:00am—9:00am Misa en Español

9:00am—10:15am CCE Classes


11:30am—12:45am CCE Confirmation Classes

Cleaning of the church / Limpieza de la iglesia

Rosa Flores, Teresa Nolazco,

Erika Martinez & Teresa Huerta

Selling of the candles / Venta de velas

Altar Society Members

III Domingo de Cuaresma La Iglesia Católica de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores 03-07-2021

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(Carta en español en la página 5) “Wisdom, Strength” By Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

The ceiling painting by Laureti, The Triumph of Religion, is found in the Constantine Room of the

Vatican papal apartments. It is a symbolic celebration of the triumph of Christianity over

paganism, set in a classical architectural space. The remains of a crushed Hermes lie broken in

pieces on the floor, while a crucifix of Jesus Christ sits upon the pedestal.

It is fitting that this painting crowns the papal hall honoring Constantine, the first Roman emperor

to leave paganism and be baptized a Christian. Constantine had four basilicas built in Rome—

including St. Peter’s—and gave Christians freedom of religion in the Roman Empire.

The message is clear. The Romans worshiped statues of gods who were mere human creations

and projections. In the statue’s place is not just another statue but a crucifix that reminds us of a

reality, a historical event. God himself became human in Jesus Christ and showed his divine

strength by emptying himself and being crushed by our sins in order to forgive and win back a

rebellious humanity.

This show of godly power through weakness is foolishness to the Gentiles and inconceivable to

the Jews. Yet this humility and love is the wisdom that confounds and the strength that saves.

Religion isn’t a business or human invention for personal enthronement. Jesus overturns this idea

like he overturns the moneychangers’ tables. Worship of God is all about accepting his initiative

and humbly responding in the obedience of faith and the purifying joy of love. +

Religion isn’t a business or human invention for personal enthronement.

In an effort to be prepared in case of an emergency, we are creating a food pantry to help people in our community during emergencies. We ask that you support the parish and donate any of the following items to grow our food pantry ef-forts. • Bottled water

• Powdered milk • Shelf Stable Milk • Canned soups

• Canned vegetables • Canned fruit • Canned tuna

• Canned tomatoes • Dried fruits

• Granola bars

• Cereal • Nuts • Crackers

• Peanut butter • Jellies and jams • Pancake mix

• Syrup • Vegetable oil • Rice

• Lentils • Dried beans • Dried pasta

• Noodles • Oats • Trail mix

• Beef Jerky • Personal hygiene items • First aid kits

• Batteries

• Can Openers and Kitchen Tools • Candles and Matches • Blankets Thanks to all who have responded the call to help. Many people have been assisted. We hope to keep helping more families.


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Visit us at ourladyhouston.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/OurLadyHouston

Viernes de Cuaresma

7:00pm

The Knights of Columbus sponsor Biweekly Food Pantry Distribution

Every other Friday afternoon. The next scheduled date is March 19.

Please check Facebook page for updates and notifications.

Los Caballeros de Colón patrocinan la distribución de alimentos de despensa cada quincena, los viernes por la tarde.

La próxima fecha programada es el 19 de marzo. Consulte la página de Facebook

para ver las notificaciones.

A gathering for those who want to go deep-

er in their friendship and relationship with

God and His Church!

Meet in the parish hall:

High School & Middle School Students

Thursdays, 6:30pm—8:00pm

We will take all the precautions to keep

everyone safe and healthy during this time,

so please know that masks and social dis-

tancing will be mandatory. Hope to see you

all there!

*Online Meeting* Baptism Class for Parents and Godparents: Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7:00pm

Visit ourladyofsorrowstx.flocknote.com/signup/39052

to sign up with your e-mail address.

You will receive the Zoom invitation link once you are registered.

*Junta por Zoom * Clase de Bautismo para Padres y Padrinos: Jueves, 25 de Marzo de 2021 a las 7:00pm

Visite ourladyofsorrowstx.flocknote.com/signup/39052

para registrarse con su correo electrónico.

Recibirá el enlace de invitación de Zoom una vez que esté registrado.


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(Letter in English on page 3)

“Sabiduría, fuerza” Por el P. Mark Haydu, LC

La pintura del techo de Laureti, El triunfo de la religión, se encuentra en la Sala Constantino de los

apartamentos papales del Vaticano. Es una celebración simbólica del triunfo del cristianismo sobre el

paganismo, ambientada en un espacio arquitectónico clásico. Los restos de un Hermes aplastado

yacen rotos en el suelo, mientras que un crucifijo de Jesucristo descansa sobre el pedestal.

Es apropiado que esta pintura corona la sala papal en honor a Constantino, el primer emperador

romano que abandonó el paganismo y se bautizó cristiano. Constantino hizo construir cuatro basílicas

en Roma, incluida la de San Pedro, y dio a los cristianos libertad de religión en el Imperio Romano.

El mensaje es claro. Los romanos adoraban estatuas de dioses que eran meras creaciones y

proyecciones humanas. En el lugar de la estatua no hay una estatua más, sino un crucifijo que nos

recuerda una realidad, un hecho histórico. Dios mismo se hizo humano en Jesucristo y mostró su

fuerza divina vaciándose y siendo aplastado por nuestros pecados para perdonar y reconquistar a una

humanidad rebelde.

Esta demostración de poder piadoso a través de la debilidad es una locura para los gentiles e

inconcebible para los judíos. Sin embargo, esta humildad y amor es la sabiduría que confunde y la

fuerza que salva.

La religión no es una invención empresarial o humana para la entronización personal. Jesús da la

vuelta a esta idea como volca las mesas de los cambistas. Adorar a Dios se trata de aceptar su iniciativa

y responder humildemente en la obediencia de la fe y el gozo purificador del amor. +

La religión no es una invención empresarial o humana para la entronización personal.

Parishioners are invited to get involved in our parish in many ways. Listed are some of the opportunities that you may find personally and spiritually rewarding.

Decoration Committee Members are needed to:

• Organize and decorate church and hall for events, weddings, and funerals.

Kitchen Group volunteers are needed to:

• Organize and lead new fundraising events, such as, fish fry, BBQ cookouts, enchilada nights, etc..

• Organize, plan and sell breakfast on Sunday mornings.

(You can create your own group or help an established group.)

Other opportunities in the parish:

• Altar servers are needed for all Masses.

• Musicians, especially for English Mass.

• Person to assist with photography and video.


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Please help support the ongoing collection for the maintenance fund.

All your help is appreciated.

Sacrament of Marriage And Convalidation

Contact the parish office if you wish to be married in the

Catholic Church.

Funeral Planning When a family member or relative is in hospice, please contact the parish office to speak to the

priest and make arrangements. Ph. (713) 673-5600

“WALK IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST”

2021 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND

Cardinal DiNardo invited all Catholics in our Archdiocese

to make their 2021 DSF commitment. If you have not

had the opportunity to make your gift, complete a re-

sponse card found in the pews, or visit

www.archgh.org/dsf to make your gift online. DSF 2021

reminds us to Walk in the Light of Christ, and through

our willingness to share our gifts, we provide support to

ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our

brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-

Houston.

Envíe la palabra clave JOINOLOS al 84576 para

inscribirse automáticamente en Flocknote y recibir

comunicaciones de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.

¡Regístrese ahora!

“CAMINAR EN LA LUZ DE CRISTO”

FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2021

El Cardenal DiNardo nos invitó a todos los católicos de la

arquidiócesis a hacer nuestro compromiso 2021 con el

DSF. Si usted aún no ha hecho su donativo, por favor

complete la tarjeta de respuesta o visítenos en

www.archgh.org/dsf para hacer su donativo en línea. La

campaña DSF 2021 nos invita a Caminar en la Luz de

Cristo. Mediante nuestra disposición para compartir

nuestros regalos, apoyamos a ministerios que sirven a

miles y miles de nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la

Arquidiócesis de Gálveston – Houston.

Requirements to be a Sponsor for Baptism

Must be at least 16 years old or older.

Must be a baptized Catholic who has already received the sacraments of Communion and Confirmation.

If a sponsor is married, he or she must be married in the Catholic Church.

If a sponsor is single, he or she cannot be living with anybody off the opposite sex without the Sacrament of Matrimony.

One sponsor is enough, but if there are two, then it must be a man and a woman.

People who are only civilly married or who live in common law cannot be godparents.

The godparent must set an example of Christian life to the godchild.


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Entire Sunday Collection / Toda la Colecta de Domingo $ 1,843.00

Children’s collection / Colecta de los niños $ 7.00

Regular collection total / Total Colecta Regular $1,850.00

Average Weekly Expenses / Gasto semanal aproximado $5,000.00

Weekly Deficit / Deficit Semanal ($3,150.00)

Second Collection/ Segunda Colecta (Altar flowers for Easter) $212.00

Sunday Breakfast / Venta de Desayuno (Grupo de Mujeres) $446.00

Offertory Collection Report: February 28, 2021

Colecta del 28 de Febrero de 2021

Mathew *Hawk* Hawkins

Youth Group / Adore Ministries

(713) 673-5601

Main Line: (713) 673-5600

Oralia Guerrero

C.C.E. / Catecismo

(832) 858-9561

Emergency: (832)494-7265

Berenice Alejandre

Business Manager

(281)881-4705

Fax: (713) 673-5667

Liturgical Schedule

Office Staff

Eucharistic Adoration / Adoración Eucarística Reconciliation / Reconciliación

Fridays after daily Mass, Benediction at 10:30 AM By appointment / por cita solamente

Upcoming Second Collections / Próximas Segundas Colectas

March 6 & 7 March 13 & 14

Maintenance Fund – doors/windows Catholic Relief Services Collection

Fondo de mantenimiento Colecta para Servicios de Ayuda Católica

All students must attend Mass. All Confirmation students must attend

Youth Group on Thursdays from 6:30pm—8pm. If a student is sick or unable to attend, please call

Mrs. Oralia Guerrero at (832) 858-9561.

NOTICIAS DEL CCE Todos los estudiantes deben asistir a misa.

Todos los estudiantes de Confirmación deben asistir al Grupo de Jóvenes los

jueves de 6:30pm a 8:00pm. Si un estudiante está enfermo o no puede asistir,

por favor llame a la Sra. Oralia Guerrero al (832) 858-9561.

Sociedad del Altar

Estos son los grupos que hacen la limpieza

de la Iglesia:

Dolores Maldonado, Gloria Garcia, Claudia Garcia

Edilia Bastard y Dominica Contreras

Maria Lopez, Maria Pereira y Carmen Balleza

Oralia Guerrero, Daria Martinez,

Maria Rodriguez y Veronica Chevalier

Rosa Flores, Teresa Nolazco,

Erika Martinez y Teresa Huerta

Si quiere ser parte de un grupo, por favor

comuníquese con un miembro de ese grupo.


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Quinceañera Classes Saturdays, March 6, 13 & 20 , 10:30am—12:00pm

Must meet the following requirements: •The family must be active, registered members of the par-ish, if you are a non-member, a letter from your home parish will be required.

•You must have been Baptized and received Communion.

•You must be enrolled in classes to receive the Sac-rament of Confirmation.

•Quinceañeras must attend classes prior to date of cel-ebration, offered during Lent.

•Quinceañera, parents and companions must meet with coordinator before final approval.

For more information contact the Parish Office at (713) 673-5600 or Oralia Guerrero at (832) 858-9561.

Morris & Sons Landscaping

(832) 512-1951

ENRIQUE ALANIS TRUCKING

(832) 373-7918

Asphalt · Sand · Dirt · Crushed Concrete

Marcos C. Alejandre

(713) 873-1685 Carbon de Mesquite de Mexico Mesquite Charcoal from Mexico

Productos de Mexico Products from Mexico

Mathew Maldonado Houston, Texas

713-206-5085 [email protected]

Catholic Mass, Weddings, Funerals, Quinceañeras Music Lessons: Vocal, Piano & Wind Instruments

BUSINESS ADVERTISING

Interested in advertising on the back of our

weekly bulletin?

Call (713) 673-5600.

PUBLICIDAD DE NEGOCIO

¿Estás interesado en publicar en la parte

posterior de nuestro boletín semanal?

Llama a (713) 673-5600.

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