SVDPYA AUG12-AUG18 ANNOUNCEMENTS
SVdP President
Saint
Vincent de Paul Young Adults
August 5th
– August 11th
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)
+++Exciting News+++
We are excited to officially announce Chris Bolan as the new president of St. Vincent de Paul Young Adults. We all know he will do a great job serving the wonderful Young Adults community here. Thank you, to our former presidents Phillip Rivera and Laura Hafernik for all that you have done during your tenures.
Congratulations once again to Chris Bolan we are excited to have you serving SVDPYA, God Bless us all!
Monday, August 12th, 2013
Mass Readings: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 & Matthew 17:22-27 “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.”
Run Club:
Fellowship + Fun + Fit
Monday,
August 12 + St.
Vincent de Paul Church + 6:30pm+https://www.facebook.com/events/182055855298646/
Runners of all levels welcomed! Come take a run at history and be a part of Run Club: Fellowship + Fun + Fit founding run as we kick of our 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. Course map will be posted as we get closer to our historical first run.
St. Louis of Toulouse, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1105
Tuesday, August 13th, 2013
Mass Readings: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 & Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 “The portion of the Lord is His people.”
Young
Adult Mass & Dinner
Tuesday, August 13th + 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
(Fuzzys Pizza +3905 Bellaire Blvd + Houston, TX 77025)
https://www.facebook.com/events/552655758104447/
Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1106
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013
Mass Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-2 & Matthew 18:15-20 “Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire.”
St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1107
Thursday, August 15th, 2013
Mass Readings: 1 Chronicle 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 & 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57 & Luke 11:27-28
“The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold.”
Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary - Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, August 15th + St Vincent de
Paul + 7pm
Mass 645am, 1210pm, 7pm
“In the bodily and spiritual glory which she possesses in heaven, the Mother of
Jesus continues in this present world as the image and first flowering of the
Church as she is to be perfected in the world to come. Likewise, Mary shines
forth on earth, until the day of the Lord shall come (cf. 2 Peter 3:10), as a
sign of certain hope and comfort for the pilgrim People of God” (Vatican II,
Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, 68).
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Blessed Mother, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1108
Friday, August 16th, 2013
Mass Readings: Joshua 24:1-13 & Matthew 19:3-12 “His Mercy endured forever.”
St. Stephen of Hungary, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1109
Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Mass Readings: Joshua 24:14-29 & Matthew 19:13-15 “You are my inheritance, O Lord.”
Rosary for Life
Saturdday, August 17th + Planned Parenthood + 4600 Gulf Freeway + Houston, TX + 77023+ 10am
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. Afterwards, we will go for a bite
to eat for some fellowship.
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 +++
https://www.facebook.com/events/162661803924087/
St. Joan of the Cross, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1110
Sunday, August 18th, 2013
Mass Readings: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 & Hebrew 12:1-4 & Luke 12:49-53 “Lord, come to my aid.”
Coed Volleyball – Fun & Fellowship
St. Anne’s Catholic Community + 2140 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas 77098 + 3:00pm
Come cheer on your fellow SVDP-Young Adults during a fun filled season.
We meet in the gym at St. Anne's. Team Infinity will play this Sunday at 3:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1382769721950498/
St. Jane Frances de Chantal, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1111
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)
Thursday morning 2-3am + Friday morning 1-2am + Friday morning 2-3am + Fridays 11am-12noon + Saturdays 4-5am*
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.
Exploring Christ
Sunday, August 18 & 25 + St. Vincent de Paul in the Family Center + 10:15am-11:30am
Are you thinking of joining the Catholic Church? Are you already Catholic but wanting to go deeper? Come to a three week program exploring the person of Christ. Who is Jesus Christ? Who does Jesus Christ claim to be? How can Jesus Christ change my life? Come hear the answers to these questions witnessed to by fellow parishioners and participate in the discussion!
Run Club: Fellowship + Fun + Fit
Monday,
August 19 + St. Vincent de Paul Church +
6:30pm
Runners of all levels welcomed! Come take a
run at history and be a part of Run Club: Fellowship + Fun + Fit founding run
as we kick of our 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. Course map will be posted as we get
closer to our historical first run.
St. Vincent de Paul Women’s Book Study
Wednesday, August 21 + Angela’s house + 2300 Old Spanish Trail #2035+ 7:00pm-9:00pm
This month we will be reading Pope Francis’s new encyclical. You can access it online at http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20130629_enciclica-lumen-fidei_en.html. We will be meeting at Angela’s house. Guests should register at the gate, then go all the way to the back, then all the way to the right and park near the mailboxes. Once again, it will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish! Please RSVP if you will be able to attend. You can contact Laura Hafernik at lhaf...@svdp-edu.org or 281.435.6841 for more information.
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No Apology Apologetics - Seeking the TRUTH to speak the TRUTH
Thursday, August 29th + St Vincent de Paul + 7pm
Do you ever wonder how to address questions about homosexuality and
contraception adequately? Perhaps you yourself are wondering why the Church
teaches what it does. Come by St. Vincent’s for an informative talk and
discussion forum. Bring your questions and your own insights to share.
Topics: Homosexuality and Contraception
https://www.facebook.com/events/560415417353981/
Fun at The Beach!!!
Saturday, August 31st + Stewart Beach + 201 Seawall Blvd + Galveston, Texas + 77550 + 9am
Please
join us for a day filled with fun, sun, and fellowship at Stewart Beach in
Galveston, Texas.
Dont forget to bring the necessities water, sunblock, and a towel.
Feel free to bring anything to add to the fun (volleyball, football, frisbee,
sandcastle stuff, kites, etc)
Feel free to bring yummy food, snacks, and drinks to share to add to the
festivities
Admission to Stewart Beach
$8(CASH) per vehicle/per entry split amongst passengers
We will be meeting at St. Vincent de Paul's big parking lot (Holcombe side)
starting at 830AM and leave together promptly at 9AM or feel free to meet us at
Stewart Beach at your convenience...
See everyone there + Feel free to bring friends + God Bless us all
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St. Vincent de Paul Women’s ACTS Retreat April 3rd-6th, 2014
We are going to host our very own Women’s Acts retreat! If you cannot attend the St. Thomas More retreat, you’re in luck, because we are having our own! At this retreat you will take some time away from your busy schedule to come away for a while and 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!
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.
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? Parish RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin formal classes in the Fall. 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
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 SVDP – YA community please feel free to contact us J
Chris
Bolan + 832.719.3112 + svd...@gmail.com Information about SVDP – YA can be found on
the Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/groups/SVDPYA/