SVDPYA JUNE3-JUNE9 ANNOUNCEMENTS
SVdP President
Saint
Vincent de Paul Young Adults
June 3rd
– June 9th
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, June 3rd, 2013
Mass Readings: Tobit 1:3; 2:1a-8 & Mark 12:1-12 “Blessed the man who fears the Lord.”
Sts. Charles Lwanga and Companions, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1403
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Mass Readings: Tobit 2:9-14 & Mark 12:13-17 “The heart of the just one is firm, trusting in the Lord.”
Adoration
and Dinner
Tuesday, June 4th
+ St. Vincent de Paul Chapel +
7-7:30pm + Dinner to follow at Black Walnut Café (5510 Morningside Drive, Houston,
TX 77005)
After a busy work day come and rest in some quiet time with Jesus and your fellow young adults.
https://www.facebook.com/events/229213037203538/
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
Mass Readings: Acts 26:19-23 & Mark 12:18-27 “To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.”
St. Boniface, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1405
Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Mass Readings: Sirach 42:15-25 & Mark 10:46-52 “Blessed are those who fear the Lord.”
St. Norbert, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1406
Friday, June 7th, 2013
Mass Readings: Ezekial 34:11-16 & Romans 5:5b-11 & Luke 15:3-7 “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
Two-Steppin’ at Wild West
Wild West Houston + 6101 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas 77057 + 9:00pm
Come out for a night of Two Steppin' at Wild West to celebrate our esteemed softball coach Dani Stuhlsatz's half birthday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/451619278261010/?ref=2
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Mass Readings: Isaiah 61:9-11 & Luke 2:41-51 “My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.”
Immaculate
Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us!
Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Mass Readings: 1 Kings 17:17-24 & Galatians 1:11-19 & Luke 7:11-17
“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.”
Blood Drive
St. Vincent de Paul School Cafeteria + 8:00am until 2:30pm
Come and give the gift of life. For questions, call Margaret Welch at 713.623.8175 or 713.665.0086
Coed Softball – Fun & Fellowship
St. Anne’s Catholic Community + 2140 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas 77098 + 3:15pm
Come cheer on your fellow SVDP-Young Adults during a fun filled season.
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share as we spend a fun day in the sun
https://www.facebook.com/events/346837232085743/?context=create
Adoration: Jesus + Sacred Scripture + Reflection
St. Vincent de Paul Church + 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas 77025 + 7:00pm-8:00pm
Spend a relaxing evening with Jesus listening to His Words through Sacred Scripture and silently reflecting upon them in His presence.
https://www.facebook.com/events/622813071079985/
St. Ephrem, pray for us!
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1409
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)
Thursdays 11am-12n + Thursdays 5-6pm + Fridays 2-3am + Fridays 9-10am *+ Saturdays 2-3am + Saturdays 3-4am*
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.
One Faith, Many Expressions - Living As a Young Adult in Today's World
Wednesday, June 12th + Msgr. Jamail Family Center
+ 700pm +https://www.facebook.com/events/127479200788661/
Come hear young adults from around the archdiocese
share their faith journey. Hear how the lives of young adults have been
transformed by the Faith and their faith transformed by their lives.
May we continue this Year of Faith by experiencing God's Love through the lives
of Young Adults just like us.
See everyone there + God Bless us all
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/
Young Adult Holy Hour and Dinner
Monday, June 3 + Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center + 430 Bunker Hill Road, Houston, Texas 77024 + 6:30pm
Join us for prayer, fellowship and to learn about the 2013 Young Adult Retreat! 6:30 - Come to the chapel at Holy Name for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for Confession. Afterwards we will be gathering for dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Christ in the City
Thursday, June 6 + St. Michael’s Catholic Church + 1801 Sage Road, 77056 + 6:40pm
There will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise and Worship, Scripture reading, a reflection by Fr. Dat Huong, and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are welcome to join us afterwards for fellowship.
For questions contact Edward Herrera at christi...@stmichaelchurch.net or 713.403.4112
Learn Spanish Through Music
June 18-July 23 on Tuesdays + St. Vincent de Paul Msgr. Jamail Family Center Rm. 208 + 9:30am-11:00am
Margarita Dufilho is offering a six-week
summer course in Spanish through which students can learn through music.
Even though she planned the program for her Spanish I students, others may
join. The class meets 9:30-11am on Tuesdays in Room 208AB from June 18– July
23. This will be a fun course for anyone who knows some Spanish and wants to
sing Spanish songs. There is no charge for the course.
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
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.
Life Awareness Weekend
July 26 at 5pm through July 28 at 12:00noon + Holy Name Retreat Center, 430 Bunker Hill Rd, 77024
Come and join other single men and women of faith, ages 18-45, who are searching and discerning God’s call in their lives. Life Awareness is a weekend retreat of prayer, silent reflection, presentations, group discussions, and sharing on one-on-one encounters and guidance from priests and religious sisters and brothers, as you learn more about priesthood and religious life. This retreat is designed to help young adults to learn and explore whatever vocation God might be calling them, to search deeply for the guidance, and to grow in courage to do the will of God.
The cost is FREE, although donations are accepted. Deadline: July 22, 2013. Short interview required. Visit www.houstonvocations.com/2013/life-awareness-retreat/
Information: Denny Matranga 713.462.0136 damat...@att.net; Deacon Gary Hilbig 832.549.4140 garh....@allsaints.us.com
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.
Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Come and See Events
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 + Laura Hafernik 281.435.6841 svd...@gmail.com