SVDPYA Announcements: SEPT 23-SEPT 29
SVdP President
Have a wonderful week + Feel free to bring a friend or two + God Bless us all
Saint
Vincent de Paul Young Adults
September 23rd
– September 29th
Mass: Weekdays 6:45am & 12:10pm + Tuesday Young Adult Mass 7pm + Saturday 8:15am
Saturday 5pm + Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm (Spanish), 5pm
Confession: Tuesday 6pm-7pm & Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday, 7 AM through Saturday, 8
AM (24 hrs a day)
Monday, September 23rd, 2013
Mass Readings: Ezra 1:1-6 & Luke 8:16-18 “The Lord has done marvels for us.”
Run Club:
Fellowship + Fun + Fit
Monday,
September 23rd+ St. Vincent de Paul
Church +
6:30pm
Runners of all levels welcomed! Come be a part of Run Club: Fellowship + Fun + Fit at the weekly Monday evening runs. After the run meet us at Whole Food Market (4004 Bellaire Blvd Houston, TX 77025) where there will be plenty of healthy food options and a wide variety of your favorite adult drinks. Run Club: Fellowship + Fun + Fit: Aims to build camaraderie among fellow runners of all levels and to be a place that encourages runners to achieve goals through a supportive community. Not a runner? We also have a course for those who choose to walk.
https://www.facebook.com/events/364116703720074/
Walking Toward Eternity: Daring to Walk the Walk
Mondays Starting Sepember, 16th + SVdP - Msgr. Jamail Family Center + 7pm
Walking Toward Eternity Promo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsMURRPttAw&feature
Walking Toward Eternity by Jeff Cavins
& Emily Cavins is an inspiring series designed to help participants live
their faith more fully. Through daily prayerful meditation with Scripture
(lectio divina), they will be drawn into an intimate and life-changing
encounter with Christ. The optional Walking Toward Eternity: Daring to Walk the
Walk Journal is $16.
Walk-ins welcomed + See everyone there + Feel free to bring a friend + God
Bless us all
Please contact: Tommy Todd, 713.882.7833 or Phillip Rivera, 713.663.3534 or pri...@svdp-edu.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/589447864445032/
St. Padre Pio de Pietrelcina, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1147
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
Mass Readings: Ezra 6:7-8, 12B, 14-20 & Luke 8:19-21 “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
Young Adult Mass & Dinner
Tuesday, September 24th + St Vincent de Paul + 7pm
-Mass beginning at 7pm
-Opportunity for Confession 6pm-7pm
-Rosary to begin at 6:30pm
-Dinner with great company to follow after Mass
(Jerry Built + 3501 W. Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77025)
https://www.facebook.com/events/410158482439465/
St. Pacifico of San Severino, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1148
Wednesday, September 25th, 2013
Mass Readings: Ezra 9:5-9 & Luke 9:1-6 “Blessed be God, who lives forever.”
St. Elzear and Blessed Delphina, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1149
Thursday, September 26th, 2013
Mass Readings: Haggai 1:1-8 & Luke 9:7-9 “The Lord takes delight in his people.”
Sts. Cosmas and
Damian, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1150
Friday, September 27th, 2013
Mass Readings: Haggai 2:1-9 & Luke 9:18-22 “Hope in God; I will praise him, my savior and my God.”
Feast of St. Vincent de Paul!
St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1151
Saturday, September 28th, 2013
Mass Readings: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15A & Luke 9:43B-45 “The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.”
St. Wenceslaus, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1152
Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Mass Readings: Amos 6:1A, 4-7 & 1 Timothy 6:11-16 & Luke 16:19-31
“Praise the Lord, my soul!”
St. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1153
Good News & Save The Date Announcements:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY’S & ANNIVERSARY’S! Praying for many blessings in all the celebrations!!!
Eucharistic Adorers Needed
To sign up: (713)568-6823 or ador...@StVincentCatholicChurch.org.
We need volunteers for the following weekly hours: (*We especially need help with these spots)
Tuesday 2-3pm + Thursday mornings 2-3am + Thursday 12noon-1pm + Thursdays 5pm-6pm + Thursdays 5-6pm
Singers/Musicians Needed for The Young
Adult Mass
Needed: Singers and musicians willing to share in the blessings of their
musical talents during the Tuesday Young Adult Mass. Please arrive by 6:45pm
before the Young Adult Mass to practice and go over music selections and
arrangements.
That Man is You!
Tuesday, September 24th + SVdP – Msgr. Jamail Family
Center + 6am-7am
Calling all men, join us at the kickoff session of
That Man is You! It’s a great way to start your day! No cost & walk-ins
welcome! The fall and spring semester
program “A Light to the Nations” aims to help men develop a spiritual plan of
life for their families based upon the Seven Steps to a Healthy, Happy, Holy
Family.
Great opportunity for single and married men to grow spiritually!
Step 1: Honor your Wedding Vows
Step 2: Use Money for the Benefit of Others
Step 3: Give God some of your Time
Step 4: Set your Mind on the Things Above
Step 5: Find God in Yourself
Step 6: Find God in Other People
Step 7: Make it Easy to be Good and Hard to be Bad
Educate for Life
Wednesday, September 25th + Hector and Martha Garcia’s House + 8214 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77025 + 7pm
The monthly Educate for Life Chapter Meeting will be this Wednesday evening at the home of Hector and Martha Garcia. Our first goal is to educate members about the abortion industry, and then to provide ways to change the culture of death into a culture of life. For more information you may contact Martha Garcia at marth...@gmail.com or Jenrose Foshee at 713.666.9779 or jffo...@comcast.net
The Friends of the Poor Walk/Run
Saturday, September 28 + Lansdale Park Community Center (8201 Roos Houston, TX 77036)
The Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run is a National Program coordinated by the Development Team at the National SVDP Office. The inaugural event took place in 2008 with the purpose of providing local Conferences and Councils the framework to host an event that would raise funds to support their local special works projects. You can register to become a walker at www.fopwalk.org. Ask friends and family to sponsor you as a walker. If you cannot walk, feel free to make a donation. The walk will be at Lansdale Park Community Center (across from St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church). For more information, contact Susan Baimbridge at sbaim...@stlukeshealth.org or 832.355.4455 or Ana Scafidi at scafi...@gmail.com or 832.685.0903
Parish Mass to Pray for the Poor
Sunday, September 29th + St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church + 11:00am Mass
Please join us as we pray for the poor this Sunday at the 11:00am Mass.
“The poor are the treasure of the Church and we must care for them. We cannot adore God if our spirit does not include the needy.” Pope Francis
Rosary for Life
Saturday, October 19th + Planned Parenthood Public Sidewalk+ 4600 Gulf Freeway + 77023 + 10:00pm
Join us as we go to pray outside of Planned Parenthood to build a culture
of life. Don't forget to bring your rosary and remember to maintain a positive,
prayerful attitude as we pray for the women, children, families, abortion
workers, and everyone who is affected by abortion.
For those interested, we will meet at 9:30am at St.
Vincent's and carpool to Planned Parenthood.
Otherwise we will see you at Planned Parenthood Gulf Freeway location (4600
Gulf Freeway + Houston, TX + 77023) at 10am. +++ PLEASE PARK ALONG THE PUBLIC STREET +++
Afterwards, we will go for a bite to eat for some fellowship.
SAVE-THE-DATE: Fun Fest 2013 - SVdP Bingo Night
Saturday, October 19th + SVdP - Msgr. Jamail Family Center + 6pm -10pm
More seriously fun information to come :)
SAVE-THE-DATE: Fun Fest 2013 - A Seriously Fun Block Party
Sunday, October 20th + St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church + 12pm Noon – 6pm
More seriously fun information to come :)
St. Vincent de Paul Women’s ACTS Retreat April 3rd-6th, 2014
We are going to host our very own Women’s Acts retreat! At this retreat you will take time away from your busy schedule to be with the Lord. You will have the opportunity to hear some amazing talks, build lasting friendships, and deepen your prayer life. Mark this date on your calendar, and look for more details to come!
Linens Team Volunteers Needed
Are you able to set aside five hours a month to help serve God? That’s all the time you would need to be a part of the Linens Team which plays an important behind-the- scenes role in the Eucharistic Liturgy. If you receive Communion at any of our 72+Masses each month, you’ve benefited from the activity of this Team. Members choose one time a month to pick-up, cleanse, wash, iron and return the small altar linens (handkerchief size). We have openings for 2-3volunteers and can work within your schedule of availability. Contact Susan Massey, cell (713) 822-7044.
Ushers
Needed
Men and women volunteers are needed to serve as
ushers at all of the SVDP Masses. Interested in serving in this rewarding
ministry, please speak to an usher after mass or contact Luis Barrera at
713-668 5424 barr...@aol.com or Louis Morones at
713-667-0051.
Thinking about joining the Catholic Church? Know someone who is curious about the Catholic Faith?
Not a Catholic and Interested in joining the Catholic Church or have questions about the Catholic Faith? Have a spouse, friend, family member or Fiancé that may be interested in becoming Catholic? Contact Nick LaRocca – Director of Faith Formation at nlar...@svdp-edu.org or 713-663- 3565 for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Six to eight months are required for marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office, 713-667-9111 for an appointment with the marriage coordinator.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Parish Office (713-667-9111) as soon as you or someone in your family schedule’s surgery, hospitalization or suffer serious illness or injury.
Can’t Get to Church? If you or someone you know would like to receive Communion, but are home bound, or in a nursing or retirement residence and unable to get to Mass, please call the Parish Office, 713-667-9111.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meets Tuesdays for book study and Thursdays for discussion, at 7pm, room 102, Middle School Bldg. Al-Anon is a hopeful and understanding group for anyone needing help because of alcoholism. Anyone affected by someone else's drinking is welcome. Please contact us at 713-682-5433 or lif...@lifeadv.net
Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Come and See Events
Pray with the Liturgy of the Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm
Rachel Retreat
Saturday, September 21 + 9am-5pm
A private and confidential retreat given by Fr. Paul G. Felix in English will be held for women who suffer after an abortion. For more information, please contact Dr. Colbert at 713-741-8728 between 1pm - 4pm.
Catholic Charities Pregnancy Program
Pregnant? Alone and uncertain? You or someone you know? Please contact Catholic Charities Pregnancy Program for help with medical resources, parenting assistance and on planning for the arrival of your child. Catholic Charities has been assisting mothers and children in our community for 70 years. Contact Colleen Kitowski at 713-874-6760 or email ckit...@catholiccharities.org.
Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers
Do you have a few hours a month to volunteer? Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers SW which serves the frail and elderly of SW Houston, urgently needs volunteers to take people shopping, medical appointments, perform minor home repairs, garden and yard work for those who can no longer perform these services for themselves. Even a couple of hours a month can make the world of difference to your neighbor in need. Please call 713-772-8181 or email volin...@sbcglobal.net to volunteer today!
The Catholic Chaplain Corps - Pastoral Assistants Formation Training
The Catholic Chaplain Corps (CCC) of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides pastoral and sacramental ministry for patients in the Texas Medical Center and other selected Houston area hospitals. A very important part of the Corps Ministry is offered through the Pastoral Assistants (PA). The PA formation process is one year in length. If you are interested in learning more about being a
Pastoral Assistant, the process for applying is as follows:
Call Fr. Page Polk, OFM at 713-747-8445. + If after the conversation with Fr. Page, you want an
application form, one will be sent to you + Complete the application form and return it to the
CCC office by Monday, October 7, 2013. + After the completed application form is received, an
interview will be scheduled. + A new series of classes begins December 14, 2013.
Cook Wanted
The Incarnate Word Sisters are looking to hire an experienced cook for Incarnate Word Convent. To apply please contact Sister Scholastica at sschol...@yahoo.com
ParishPay - Online Giving
Tired
of writing checks and keeping up with parish envelopes? Need a reminder to give
your contribution? If the answer is yes, enroll in ParishPay, our automated
means to financially support SVDP Parish through monthly contributions from
your checking, savings, or credit card account. There is no cost to the
parishioner.
Benefits of using ParishPay: Parishioners may use Parish Pay for periodic
pledge contributions, special collections or one-time gifts. A parishioner may make information and
donation changes to their account at any time.
ParishPay uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and the highest level of security features—as stringent as major banks and the most secure websites today. Contributors enrolled with ParishPay can print out an annual receipt directly from the website every January, which can be used for IRS documentation.
+ENROLL TODAY + There’re 3 ways to enroll. Choose which works for you:
Visit the website at www.parishpay.com or call 1-866-PARISH-1 or call SVDP at 713-663-3536
To EDIT information in your account, go to: parishpay.com and input your id and password.
Young Adult Members Corner:
“A
Christian may never think of belief as a private act. Faith is choosing to
stand with the Lord” –Pope Benedict XVI
Thank you to all the amazing Young Adults who make up this ministry, please
feel free to share with us any opportunities to grow with one another in the
Faith. Thank you and God Bless us all
For the repose of all souls that have departed from us; we pray for the journey of you to Heaven
For any questions about
the SVDPYA community please feel free to contact us J
Chris
Bolan + 832.719.3112 + svd...@gmail.com Find
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