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CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Congratulations to the over 180 young people who
received their First Communion on Saturday at 10:30
a.m. They and their families have all been working very
hard over the past several months and we are excited for
them. I would like to add, however, that this is the First
Communion—not the last!
Parents, at your children’s baptism, you made a solemn
oath to instruct your children in the faith and I know that
you all work hard to fulfill that oath. But I want to gently
remind you that since their baptism, the children have a
right to their faith and it is up to the adults in their life to
model the faith as well as chauffer them to and from
church for religious education sessions and most
importantly holy Mass.
The month of May has been traditionally held as a month
when we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. I would invite
everyone to consider the possibility of praying the holy
rosary. This can certainly be done privately, but would be
wonderful if families prayed it together or in other groups.
Remember that the rosary is a way of meditation on some
of the mysteries of, for the most part, the life of Jesus.
There are four sets of mysteries.
The Joyful Mysteries (Mondays and Saturdays) center on
the Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary, the Visitation of
Mary with Elizabeth, The Nativity or birth of Jesus, the
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and finally the finding
of the child, Jesus, in the Temple at the age of 12 or so.
The Luminous Mysteries or Mysteries of Light
(Thursdays) including the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan,
the Wedding at Cana, the proclamation of the Kingdom of
God by Jesus, the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mt. Tabor,
and the Institution of the Eucharist.
The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday and Fridays)
including the Agony in the Garden, the scourging of Jesus,
the crowning with thorns, the carrying of the cross and the
crucifixion.
The Last set of mysteries are the Glorious Mysteries
(Wednesdays and Sundays) including the Resurrection of
Jesus, the Ascension of Jesus, the descent of the Holy
Spirit, the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the
coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of heaven.
Finally I would like to urge everyone to fill out a survey
so that you can have input on the Master Plan that we are
beginning to work on for the parish. We are asking for what
is working well now and what needs to be improved.
We are inviting everyone to dream about what the
future would look like for our parish. The survey is
one per person and we would like as many people to
participate as possible. You can download a survey
from our parish web site (www.cgsccdogh.org) or
pick one up at the reception desk. Thank you!
Christ the Good Shepherd come to our aid.
Fr. James Burkart, Pastor
[email protected]
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May 3, 2015
3 de Mayo 2015
Quinto Domingo de Pascua
Felicitaciones a los más de 180 jóvenes que recibieron su
Primera Comunión el sábado a las 10:30am; y sus familias
han estado trabajando muy duro durante los últimos meses,
estamos muy entusiasmados por ellos. Quisiera añadir, sin
embargo, que esta es la primera Comunión, y no la última.
Padres de familia; en el bautismo de sus hijos, hizo un
juramento solemne el instruir a sus hijos en la fe y sé que
todos trabajan duro para cumplir ese juramento. Pero quiero
recordarle amablemente que desde su bautismo, los niños
tienen el derecho a su fe y es de los adultos involucrados en
la vida del niño modelar y guiar la fe de la iglesia, la
educación religiosa y lo más importante la asistencia a la
santa Misa.
El mes de mayo se ha celebrado tradicionalmente como el mes
cando honramos a la Virgen María. Quiero invitar a todos a
considerar la posibilidad de rezar el santo rosario. Esto sin duda
puede ser hecho en privado, pero sería maravilloso si las familias
oran juntas o en otros grupos. Recuerde que el rosario es una
forma de meditación de algunos de los misterios en su mayor
parte de la vida de Jesús. Hay cuatro conjuntos de misterios.
Los misterios gozosos (lunes y sábados) sede de la
Anunciación de Gabriel a María, la Visitación de María a Isabel,
La Natividad o nacimiento de Jesús, la presentación de Jesús en
el Templo y, por último, el niño Jesús es encontrado en el templo
a la edad de 12 años más o menos.
Los Misterios Luminosos o Misterios de luz (los jueves)
incluyendo el Bautismo de Jesús en el Jordán, las bodas de
Cana, el anuncio del reino de Dios, Jesús, la Transfiguración de
Jesús en el monte Tabor., y la institución de la Eucaristía.
Los misterios Dolorosos (martes y viernes), incluyendo la
agonía en el huerto, la flagelación de Jesús, la coronación de
espinas, la cruz y la crucifixión.
El último conjunto de misterios son los misterios gloriosos
(Miércoles y Domingos) incluyendo la resurrección de Jesús, la
Ascensión de Jesús, la venida del Espíritu Santo, la asunción de
la Santísima Virgen María, y la coronación de la Virgen María
como Reina del cielo.
Por último, me gustaría animar a todos a llenar su encuesta
para que pueda tomar parte en el Plan Estratégico que estamos
promoviendo para trabajar en la parroquia. Lo que estamos
pidiendo que nos dé su opinión, que funciona bien y lo que se
debe mejorar. Estamos invitando a todos a soñar cómo sería el
futuro de nuestra parroquia. La encuesta es uno por
persona y nos gustaría que participe la más gente como
sea posible. Usted puede descargar el formulario de la
encuesta en el sitio web parroquial (www.cgsccdogh.org)
recoja uno en la oficina parroquial, en recepción. ¡Muchas
Gracias!
Cristo el buen pastor, ven en nuestra ayuda,
Padre James Burkart, Pastor
[email protected]
5th Sunday of Easter
5º Domingo de Pascua
Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings
Intenciones de la misa & Lecturas de la Escritura
*visiting Priest
Mon/Lun, May 4
Fr. Jones
12 Noon
+ Tom Mancini
Acts 14:5-18 | Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 | Jn 14:21-26
Tues/Mar, May 5
Fr. Eammon
7:00 am
+ Tom Mancini
Acts 14:19-28 | Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 21 | Jn 14:27-31
Wed/Mie, May 6
9:00 am
+ Teddy De Leon
Acts 15:1-6 | Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 | Jn 15:1-8
Thur/Jue, May 7
7:00 pm
+ Linda Rathe
Acts 15:7-21 | Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 10 | Jn 15:9-11
Fri/Vie, May 8
9:00 am
+ Regina Dolan
Acts 15:22-31 | Ps 57:8-9, 10,12 | Jn 15:12-17
Sat/Sab, May 9
8:30 am
5:30 pm
+ Justin King
+ Albert Heim
Acts 16:1-10 | Ps 100:1-3, 5 | Jn 15:18-21
+ Zerorina Tellez Oregel
Ruth Macias Moreno
+ Anna Ferrere
People of the Parish
+ Carmen & Alberto Patetta, Sr.
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 | Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 | 1 Jn 4:7-10 |
Jn 15:9-17
Sun/Dom, May 10
Fr. Eamonn
Fr. Eamonn
Fr. Eamonn
En Español
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
2:00 pm
Please note: If a priest is not available for Mass on Tuesday mornings we will have Liturgy of the Word (without
communion) or Liturgy of the Hours (without communion). Please continue to come and pray together.
For the weekend of / Para el fin de semana April 25 & 26
Weekly Contribution / Contribución seminal
$ 38,560.
Weekly Budgeted / Presupuesto semanal
$ 37,087.
Over (Under) / Sobre (Bajo)
$ 1,473.
Catholic Home Missions Appeal
$ 4,028.
FaithDirect—Parish eGiving / eGiving de la parroquia
Number of Participants / Número de participantes
166
Sign up today for Regular Enrollment!
¡Inscribase en línea hoy!
www.faithdirect.net CGS code is TX665
Diocesan Services Fund / Fondos de Servicios Diocesanos
2015 Parish Goal / 2015 Meta Parroquia
$243,000.
Pledged to date / Comprometidos hasta fecha
$208,545.
Total Amount Paid / Cantidad Total Pagada
$154,031.
Amount still owed / Cantidad total que se debe
$ 88,969.
Number of Participants / Número de participantes
377
Together, let us pray for the needs of our
brothers and sisters, for those in the military,
and those we hold in our hearts.
Juntos, oremos por las necesidades de
nuestros hermanos y hermanas, para los
militares y los que guardamos en nuestro
corazón.
Samantha Rangel, Amy Smith, Shane Smith, Kennedy Law, Jim
Golick, Sue Frey, David Wagner, Natalie Pate, Jay Ballard, Joe
Johnson, Lucille Isam, Elvis Ray Isam, Rita Doyle, Peggy
Sullivan, Martha Corbett, Clarence Bronger, Marie Calhoun, Kim
Warwick, Michael J. Soroka, Peter Mulholland, Dorothy
Martinez, Patty White, Bob & Kathie Binkle, Fr. John Upton.
 John Harobin, husband of Susan Harobin
 Raquel Elena Nazario, daughter of Cynthia Zarate
 Charles Rossi, husband of the late Dotti Rossi
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
¡Gracias por su apoyo y generosidad!
Catholic Home Missions Appeal
Thank you for your generous support of last week’s Catholic
Home Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strengthen
the Church at home and will help ensure that the Gospel is spread
across the United States. To learn more about home missions
funding and who the appeal helps, please visit www.usccb.org
and search “Catholic Home Missions.”
La Semana Después del Llamado
Muchas gracias por su generoso apoyo al Llamado para las
Misiones Católicas de la semana pasada. Sus donaciones
ayudarán a fortalecer la Iglesia en casa y asegurarán que el
Evangelio se propague en todo Estados Unidos. Para informarse
más acerca do los fondos otorgados por las misiones católicas y a
quiénes ayuda este llamado, por favor, visiten www.usccb.org y
busquen “Catholic Home Missions.”
From the very beginning of the church, men and women have set
about following Christ with greater freedom and imitating him
more closely through the practice of the evangelical counsels,
each in their own way, leading a life dedicated to God. –Decree
on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life, Perfectae
Caritatis, no. 1
Desde los inicios de la iglesia, hombres y mujeres han
decidido seguir a Cristo con una mayor libertad e imitándolo los
más cerca posible a través de la práctica de los concilios
evangélicos, cada uno a su manera, llevando una vida dedicada a
Dios. – Decreto sobre la adaptación y renovación de la vida
religiosa Perfectae Caritatis, Nº 1
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
Junior High Youth Group
Grupo de Jóvenes Adolescentes
Extreme Musical Chairs, Hide and Seek
and lots more. Bring a friend!!!! If you
have a brother or sister going into 6th grade, bring
them along.
May 3, 2015
3 de Mayo 2015
The last rehearsal for CGS Children’s Choir will be
Sunday, May 3rd from 2:00-3:35 pm in the choir room.
Contact Anita Craig at 281-320-0142 for more
information.
High School Youth Group
Wednesday Evening May 6th.
Registration is open for the 2015-2016 school year!
Early Childhood Program
"The Old Testament Comes Alive! Jesus' Roots"
Come and register for Summer Faith Formation. We would
love to open more classroom spaces for our session in June
15th-26th. We need catechists and co-catechists (grades
Prek-4 to 5th grade) help us end our waiting list…
volunteer now! Contact Mrs Lara @ 281-376-6831 X 316
or [email protected]
"¡El Antiguo Testamento Cobra Vida!
Las Raíces de Jesús"
Venga y registre a su hijo en la Formación de Fe de
Verano nos gustaría abrir más salones de clase para la
sesión de Junio 15 al 26. Necesitamos maestros y comaestros, que hablen inglés (para grados prek-4 hasta 5º)
ayúdenos a terminar con nuestra lista de espera… hágase
voluntario hoy mismo! Póngase en contacto con la señora
Lara @ 281-376-6831 X 316 o [email protected]
CGS Library
The CGS Library is open during
regular parish office hours to all
parishioners. Stop by and
check out our religious based
books for adults and children.
As a reminder, if you have
overdue books, please return
them for others to enjoy.
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An early education program for children 12 months to 4
years of age (must be appropriate age on or before
September 1, 2015); meets twice a week, Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Adventures in Literature
A literature enrichment program open to children 4 years of
age (must be appropriate age on or before September 1,
2015); meets once a week on Wednesdays, 9am-1pm.
For more information and registration materials, please call
Sandy at 281-376-6831 ext. 326.
CAREGIVERS WANTED & NEEDED
 Must love to work with children
 Previous experience with references
 Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Contact Sandy Krzes at [email protected]
or call 281-376-6831 ext. 326
Vocations Save the Dates!!
May 16: Diaconate Ordinations (transitional deacons) 10am Mass
at the Co-Cathedral
June 6: Priesthood Ordinations 10am Mass at the Co-Cathedral
June 8-10: Explore Retreat-St. Mary’s Seminary (for high school
boys ages 15-18)
July 10-12: Retiro Vengan y Vean 5pm Holy Name Retreat
Center. Para jóvenes adultos solteros, hombres y
mujeres, de 18-35 años.
July 24-26: Live Awareness Retreat 5pm Holy Name Retreat
Cntr. For single young adult men / women ages 18-45
5th Sunday of Easter
As our Blessed Mother brings us
to her Son Jesus, it is our task also to
bring others to the Lord. Is there
someone you can invite to explore
the Catholic Faith - someone unbaptized or baptized in
a non-Catholic Christian tradition? Perhaps you know a
Catholic adult interested in being confirmed. Call:
Sylvia Wood 281-376-6831 ext. 342
Así como nuestra Madre Santísima nos trae a su Hijo
Jesús, es nuestra tarea también traer a otros al Señor.
¿Hay alguien que puedes invitar a explorar la Fe
Católica? ¿Hay alguien que conozcas que aun no es
bautizado o es bautizado en una tradición no-Católica?
Tal vez conoce un Católico adulto interesado en ser
confirmado. Comunícate con.
“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in
deed and truth.” - 1 JOHN 3:18
Do you “walk the talk?” Does your action reflect what you say?
If not, spend time every day in prayer, give some of your talent
to help one of your parish’s ministries and give some of your
money to support the work of the Church.
5º Domingo de Pascua
Rock Solid Marriage: Living the Covenant Conference
A conference for couples of all ages.
Una converencia para parejas de todas las edades.
May 9. 2015 at Christ the Good Shepherd
Please RSVP space is limited!
Por favor llame, envíe un correo electronic, o visite nuestro
sitio web para hacer su reservación
"Queridos hijos, no amemos de palabra ni de labios para
afuera, sino con hechos y de verdad." - 1 JUAN 3:18
¿Usted "practica lo que predica"? ¿Sus acciones reflejan lo
que dice? Si no es así, déle tiempo a la oración todos los
días, dé algo de sus talentos para ayudar a alguien de la
parroquia y dé algo de dinero para las obras de la Iglesia.
Is always welcoming new members! If you haven’t joined yet, please come to our next general meeting and JOIN. We
would love to have you! Also check out our Information Bulletin Board located inside the church office for more activity
information on our club.
Dates to Remember for CGS 55 plus:
MAY 4 (MONDAY)
55 Plus General Meeting beginning with a social at 10:00 am. Meeting will start at
10:30 am. Come early to sign up for future bus trips. Bring your checkbook!
MAY 15 (FRIDAY)
55 Plus Annual Ice Cream Social/Bingo starts at 2:00 PM. More information at our May 4
meeting.
MAY 20
BUS trip to Galveston to tour St. Mary Basilica.
JUNE 6
55 Plus General Meeting; also will be honoring our members that are celebrating 50 years
of marriage.
Attention: MARRIED COUPLES
CGS parish is forming a team of married couples to implement the exciting new marriage preparation program, FULLY ENGAGED.
Will you share the joys and realities of marriage with those wishing to enter into Holy Matrimony? FULLY ENGAGED takes place in
group setting that will emphasize the importance of the sacrament and faith community in the new couples’ lives. Married Couples
interested in this ministry are asked to call Gloria Scoyola @281-376-6831 ext 320 or email [email protected]
Atención: PAREJAS CASADAS
Nuestra parroquia está formando un equipo de parejas para el desarrollo de un nuevo programa para preparación matrimonial. Les
invitamos a compartir las alegrías y las realidades de la vida conyugal con personas que desean celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio.
Esta preparación se llevará a cabo en grupos pequeños y pondrá énfasis en el sacramento tanto como en la importancia que tiene la
comunidad de fe en la vida de las nuevas parejas. Parejas interesadas en servir en este ministerio favor de llamar a Gloria Scoyola @
281-376-6831 ext 320 o escribir a su correo electrónico [email protected]
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH
ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA
Sun / Dom, May 3
RCIA Sessions
Elementary Faith Formation
Preparacion para Quinceaneras
Elementary Faith Formation
Marriage Orientation Meeting
High School/College Musicians
Evening Prayer
8:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mon / Lun, May 4
55 Plus Club Meeting
Women’s ACTS Retreat
“Encuentro Matrimoniales” Pequeña Comunidad
El Pan de Vida
Grupo de Sanacion
Girl Scout Troop 11550
Preparacion para la Confirmacion Adultos
Ensayo del Coro del Grupo de Oracion
Baptism Class Session I-Español
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tues / Mar, May 5
Early Childhood Program
Handbell Choir Practice
Adult Confirmation Preparation
Boy Scout Troop 1550
GriefShare
Reunion de Servidores del Grupo de Oracion
Infant Baptism Class I/English
9:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Wed / Mie, May 6
Adventures in Literature
Sunday Readings Discussion
Regnum Christi
Eucharistic Adoration
Elementary Faith Formation
High School Youth Night “Da Vine”
Choir Practice
9:30 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Thur/Jue, May 7
Early Childhood Program
SAFD Community Affairs
Morning Book Study
The Gathering Place
K of C Business Meeting
Elementary Faith Formation
Adult Confirmation Class
Jr. High Youth Group “Be Light”
Nuestra Fe Catolica
TOV Jovenes
Grupo de Oración “El Rebaño”
Practica del Coro
Devocion a la Santisima Sangre de Nuestro
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
Fri / Vie, May 8
Discipulos en Accion
Youth Quilt Group
Encuentro Martimoniales “Pequena Comunidad”
MFCC Zona B
Vigilia
10:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Señor Jesucristo
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May 3, 2015
3 de Mayo 2015
Sat / Sab, May 9
TOV Jovenes Desierto
Marriage Ministry Workshop
Centering Prayer
Infant Baptism Reg.\Orientation-Spanish
TOV
55 Plus Bridge Night
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sun / Dom, May 10 COMMUNITY SUNDAY
RCIA Sessions
Preparacion para Quinceaneras
High School/College Musicians
Evening Prayer
8:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
2015 Catholic Women’s Retreats
May 15-17 and June 26-28
4pm Friday through 2pm Sunday
$200/person or $185/Senior rate
Register www.passionist.org/holyname
Lord Teach Me To Pray
Deepen Your Prayer Life:
Help Others Do The Same!
Are you a woman or man of prayer?
Are you comfortable working with small groups?
May 15-16, Holy Rosary Catholic Church will host a
Facilitator Training-Retreat for the “Lord Teach Me To
Pray” prayer series. There is no Charge for the training
itself or the materials. It will be conducted in a retreat
setting and discernment atmosphere. Come and discern if
God is calling you to become a facilitator!
For info and reg: Mrs. Carol Weiler at (504) 439-5933,
or [email protected].
Or go to www.lordteachmetopray.com to download a
registration form.
Confirmation Preparation for
Persons with Disabilities
Registration deadline is September 5, 2015
Classes begin
September 19, 2015
St. Ignatius Loyola C.C.
7810 Cypresswood Dr.
281-469-2686
This Confirmation preparation is being offered for individuals in the
archdiocese who have an intellectual/developmental delay.
Participants are to have already celebrated the Sacrament of Holy
Communion, as well as their sixteenth birthday. Classes will meet
monthly at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church from 3:00-5:00 pm
on Saturdays, Sept. 2015-May 2016. A service project(s) will be
included during the year and a family retreat will be held in
February from Noon-5:00 pm.