SVDPYA MAY20-26 ANNOUNCEMENTS
SVdP President
Saint
Vincent de Paul Young Adults
May 20th
– May 26th
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, May 20th, 2013
Mass Readings: Sirach 1:1-10 & Mark 9:14-29 “The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.”
St. Bernardine of Siena, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1389
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Mass Readings: Sirach 2:1-11 & Mark 9:30-37 “Commit your life to the Lord, and he will help you.”
Young
Adults Mass and Dinner
-Mass beginning at 7pm
-Opportunity for
Confession 6pm-7pm
-Rosary to begin at 6:30pm
-Dinner with great company to follow after Mass J
(Berryhill Baja Grill + 5110 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005)
https://www.facebook.com/events/388753187908432/
St. Cristobal
Magallanes and Companions, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1913
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Mass Readings: Sirach 4:11-19 & Mark 10:38-45 “O Lord, great peace have they who love your law.”
St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1391
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Mass Readings: Sirach 5:1-8 & Mark 9:41-50 “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.”
St.
Vincent de Paul Women’s Book Study
7:00pm-9:00pm + Laura Hafernik’s house 6106 Lymbar, Houston,
TX 77096
Join us as we discuss On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith,
Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century by Jorge Bergoglio (Pope
Francis) and Abraham Skorka. It will be
a potluck, so bring your favorite dish! Please RSVP if you will be able to
attend. Contact Laura Hafernik at 281.435.6841 or lhaf...@svdp-edu.org for
more information.
https://www.facebook.com/events/457114874381517/
St. Felix of Cantalice, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1392
Friday, May 24th, 2013
Mass Readings: Sirach 6:5-17 & Mark 10:1-12 “Guide me, Lord, in the way of your commands.”
St.
Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1393
Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Mass Readings: Sirach 17:1-15 & Mark 10:13-16 “The Lord’s kindness is everlasting to those who fear him.”
St.
Bede the Venerable, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1394
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Mass Readings: Proverbs 8:22-31 & Romans 5:1-5 & John 16:12-15
“O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!”
12:00noon + Camden Vanderbilt is 7171 Buffalo Speedway - Houston, TX 77025 + 12:00noon
The
men are roasting up a BBQ of Texas size proportions for the women as we close
out the month and celebrate Memorial Day. All are welcome! Since the cookout is
poolside, please feel free to bring your bathing suit, towel, & suntan
lotion. Please park in any spot that is unmarked. When you arrive at the gate,
please feel free to follow another car in or you can use code 0223 for access.
Please RSVP so we make sure to have enough meat, sides, condiments, etc.
Contact Marco Carbajal or Joe Olickan via the facebook network or Laura
Hafernik at 281.435.6841 or lhaf...@svdp-edu.org for more information or if
you have any questions. Looking forward to celebrating the holiday festivities
with you.
https://www.facebook.com/events/519783514748040/
St. Philip Neri,
pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1395
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 this spot)
Wednesdays 6-7pm + Thursdays 11am-12n + Fridays 2-3am + Fridays 9-10am + Fridays 1-2pm* + Fridays 7-8pm*
Ushers
Needed
Men and women volunteers are needed to serve as
ushers at all of the SVDP Masses.
If you are 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.
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.
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.
CCE/Youth Ministry/Teen Confirmation New Volunteer Certification
Tuesday, July 30 + Msgr. Jamail Family Center + 6:00pm –
9:00pm.
For anyone looking to teach in CCE/Sunday school, help in Youth Ministry, or serve in Teen Confirmation:
Please
save the date for new volunteer certification and PRE-REGISTER at https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
New volunteers certification for “Protecting God’s Children,” otherwise known
as VIRTUS will be offered Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at St Vincent de Paul –
Msgr. Jamail Family Center from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
IF THE ABOVE SESSION AT SVDP IS INCONVENIENT, PLEASE
SELECT ANY PARISH OF YOUR CHOICE TO ATTEND THE SESSION. Go to Virtus and get registered and certified
at any training sessions convenient to your schedule https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
Any questions please contact:
Nick LaRocca,- Director of Faith Formation- Coordinator of Teen Confirmation
Laura Hafernik – Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation
Joey Muckenthaler - Youth Ministry Coordinator
JMucke...@svdp-edu.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/513063452073555/
Volunteers needed for Bella Notte Italiana
Saturday, June 1st + St. Vincent de Paul Family Center + 7:00pm-11:30pm
John Paul II Technical Institute, Inc. is holding its Bella Notte Italiana fundraiser dinner on June 1st. It is a blessing for us to have the Young Adults group of the Parish to help wait the tables during the dinner. This is an invaluable help for their organization which helps destitute children in the city of Managua, capital of Nicaragua.
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Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, June 2nd + St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in the cafeteria
Please join the Knights of Columbus for the first Parish Spaghetti Dinner! Come and enjoy fellowship, a tasty meal, and the new facility all while contributing to a worthy cause. Partial proceeds will help fund the K of C Wheel Chair Initiative.
HIV/AIDS Mass of Remembrance
Sunday, June 2 + Villa de Matel Chapel + 6510 Lawndale Street + 11:00am
The Most Reverend George Sheltz will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance in memory of those impacted by HIV/AIDS. The mass is being hosted by The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Red roses will be available in memory of those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS. For more information, please call 713.874.6624.
Seminar on Prayer and Meditation
Saturday, June 8 + St. Vincent de Paul Family Center Room 206 + 9:00am to 12:00noon
Make your reservation now to learn more about “Prayer and Meditation.” Santos Cisneros, the presenter, will focus on the methods of prayer according to St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Francis de Sales. Santos has spent a great deal of time preparing a program that will inspire and help enrich your prayer life. Call 713.663.3564 to make a reservation.
Catholic Family Night at Houston Astros
Tuesday, June 18 + Minute Maid Park + 7:10pm
This event is a fun-filled evening for families and individuals. Each ticket sold through this special offer provides proceeds that will benefit Catholic schools. Purchase tickets online at www.astros.com/catholic password: catholic
Café Catholica 2013
Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29 + St. Thomas High School (4500 Memorial Drive, Houston 77007)
Café Catholica is an annual summer mass-dinner-lecture series for young adults (20's-30’s) featuring dynamic Catholic speakers and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Café Catholica is held over four Monday evenings during July. Check us out online at www.CafeCatholica.com. We know that many people work late and are unable to make it in time for Mass. COME FOR WHATEVER PARTS OF EACH NIGHT THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE!
"Home Faith Advantage"
2013 Speakers (Monday evenings at St. Thomas High School):
July 8: Cardinal DiNardo - "Papal Bulls on Parade" - Our New Pope & the
Future of the Church
July 15: Sr. Mary Brenda, OP - "Heart of a Champion" - Bleeding Our Team Colors
in a Gray World
July 22: Christopher West - "Getting On Base" - Christian Love in the Pagan
Coliseum
July 29: Fr. Dwight
Longenecker - "Dream. Scream. Believe!" -
Spreading the Excitement
August 5: Summer Closing
Social
Nightly schedule:
5:15 pm Confession available
(not required!)
6:15 pm MASS
7:15 pm DINNER, Socializing, Visit Tables
8:15 pm TALK by Featured Speaker (ends with Q&A
time)
9:15 pm Adjourn to local gathering spot!
Rexband Performance
Sunday, July 14 + Cullen Performance Hall, University of Houston + 6:00pm-8:30pm
The Rexband is an outreach of music ministry of Jesus Youth, and is one of the premier contemporary Christian bands. Rexband presents the message of Christ through the fusion of western and Indian music, drama and personal sharings. The typical 3 hour show is an extravaganza integrating music, choreography and contemporary theater performances. The band’s current tour of the US is in preparation for the upcoming World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. For more information visit www.rexbandhouston.org or find them on Facebook – Rexband USA.
Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast
Friday, July 26th + Hilton- Americas 1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010 + 7:30am
Save the Date! The Fourth Annual Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast is on Friday, July 26, 2013. The Keynote Speaker is Archbishop José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles. The topic will be Challenges to Our Faith Today and Beyond. For more information, please contact Laurel Keller at 713-652-4461.
14 Day Poland-Holy Land Pilgrimage With Spiritual Director Msgr. Bill Young
Monday, September 2nd – Sunday September 15th + https://www.facebook.com/events/411666818922582/
We will visit not only the holy sites, but historical ones as well. …we will visit great religious churches and shrines. We then move on to the Holy Land where we will spend 7 days walking in the footsteps of Jesus himself.
The Pilgrimage is September 2-15, 2013, $4,190 per person from Houston. Includes r/trip air transportation from Houston, first class hotels, double occupancy, daily sightseeing, breakfast and dinner, airport taxes, fuel surcharges, tips to guides, drivers and hotel staffs.
For more info email Msgr. Bill at msgr...@svdp-edu.org or contact Michele Malloy, 713-819-7318, Miche...@aol.com
Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Come and See Events
First Sundays Retreat: June 2nd from 8:30am to 1:30pm
Pray with the Liturgy of the Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm
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 SVDP – YA community please feel free to contact us J
Phillip
Rivera 832.741.0408 svd...@gmail.com