CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS Dear friends in Christ, Happy Easter! Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Today is the final day of the Easter octave. It's such an important feast for us, we celebrate it for eight glorious days. In fact, the Easter season continues for 50 days (as opposed to the 40 days of Lent), so let us celebrate with hearts and minds renewed in the Risen Christ! Alleluia! Today, the 2nd Sunday of Easter, is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, a day dedicated to the Divine Mercy devotion that focuses on the mercy of God the Father through His Son, Jesus. St. Faustina, a 20th century Polish nun, promoted the devotion in her life and the late Pope John Paul II also had a great devotion to it and authorized the first celebration of a particular Divine Mercy Sunday in 2001. Let us all recall the mercy of God in this great Easter season. To mark Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Orrin will lead a service at 3 p.m. today in the chapel. There will be a reading of Scripture and a reflection on the Divine Mercy as it relates to the Eucharist. We’ll have a time of quiet reflection and adoration, and then a recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. All are invited to join us for this time of prayer in thanksgiving for the gift of the Divine Mercy to the Church. Today we also welcome 27 of our brothers and sisters into the Catholic faith today at the 9 a.m. Mass as they make their Profession of Faith, are confirmed and receive Holy Eucharist for the first time. They join the 32 who were baptized at the Easter Vigil last week. My thanks to our wonderful RCIA team that has prepared these 59 new Catholics over the past year (and more in some instances). Do you have a family member or friend interested in learning more about our Catholic faith? Invite them to “come and see” what the Church is all about. My thanks to Julie Cook, Director of RCIA, Deacon Jack Alexander and all the RCIA team for “walking the walk” with those who join our church. We have even more who are in preparation to join our faith later in the year. I would be remiss if I did not again thank all of the wonderful people who made possible the celebration of the Triduum and Easter Sunday. Those days are always so busy and full of many liturgies with an infinite number of details to attend to, but our staff and volunteers really outdid themselves to make them flow so flawlessly. My special thanks to Carol Moses and Ofelia Carrasco in our Liturgy Department, along with the many women of our Art & Environment committee, headed by Patty Arnett. They worked multiple hours each day to get the church prepped and ready. Bridget Wenk and all in our various choirs and Music Department led us beautifully to worship the Risen Christ in song. Thank you one and all. A special thank you to our facilities supervisor, David Prieto, and his staff who worked extra hours climbing ladders, hanging banners, changing lights, setting up tables and speakers. There are numerous others who stopped by for a day or two, or maybe just lent a hand for a couple of hours. Extra special thanks to our deacons, altar servers, EMHCs, sacristans, ushers and greeters and April 12, 2015 all liturgical ministers. Your gift of your time and talent was a true show of Stewardship, something we are all called to do. I encourage all of us to “step up” in these Easter days and become great servants of Christ’s Church through our own efforts in Stewardship. I won’t say that “Easter is behind us.” Easter is always ahead of us! But our immediate attention now turns to our coming 30th annual Spring Festival, April 25-26. That’s just three weeks from today. The Festival core committee is in full preparation mode and your help is especially needed. The Festival booth will be open today and the next two weekends for ticket sales, T-shirts, barbecue dinner tickets and volunteer sign-ups. Raffle tickets for a chance to win a new Chevrolet are also for sale, and don’t forget to sell those that were mailed to you and return your stubs and money. The raffle is the top fundraiser of the Festival so please support it generously. We truly need your help and assistance. Stop by and volunteer for a shift or two, or maybe be chairperson for a ride or game (it’s easier than you think). Just a few hours of your time in service to the community makes the Spring Festival a great success. Items are still needed for the auction, both live and silent. Remember financial donations are also welcomed so that the team might buy high quality items to put in the auction. Also, now is the time to work on some “spring cleaning” of your garage and attics for items that can be donated to our flea market booth. That’s always a big part of the Festival, so clean out some items and donate them for the rummage sale. I can tell you it is a high priority for the rectory. I’m determined to clean my garage and closet. I know I said that last year, but this time I really mean it! We’ll have more details next week on when to bring them to the church, but get prepared now. Also, it’s time for you bakers to start warming up your ovens for items to donate for the bake sale and Sweet Shop! For those of you who regularly attend the 5 p.m. Mass on Sunday, please note that the Mass on April 26 will not be held. At the recommendation of the Festival Committee, Liturgy and Music departments, and the Parish Pastoral Council we are going to cancel it this week only. It traditionally has not been well attended on Festival Sunday (less than 150 people), and with the bleed over of music and noise from the Festival grounds, not to mention the dirt and grime that is tracked in by visitors who want to "peek in," it's not a very prayerful experience. We're dropping it for this one day only on account of Spring Festival, and we'll evaluate it afterwards to see if we want to do it in future years. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Check the website, festival.ctrcc.com, for more information and clear your calendar for three weeks from today. We look forward to seeing you at the 30th annual CtR Spring Festival! Don’t you dare miss it! Peace, Fr. Sean DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Parish Calendar Sunday, April 12 - CAM Food Drive Masses: 7, 9,11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Coffee and Donuts after all morning Masses PH Festival Pre-sale Tickets, Volunteer and Booth Sign-up PH CtR Blood Drive Sign Up PH 9 a.m. RCIA Profession of Faith Church 11 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Chapel 12:30 p.m. Adult Confirmation Class PO111 12:30 p.m. African Angels Festival Food Booth Mtg. PO112 1:30 p.m. Classics PH 6:30 p.m. AFF Catholic Scripture Study PO111 6:45 p.m. Youth - Encounter PH Monday, April 13 7:30 a.m. Church Cleaning Church 9 a.m. Mass Chapel 6 p.m. R.E.- Home-based Catechesis Parent Mtg. PH 7 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class PO111 7 p.m. Financial Peace University - Legacy PO201 7 p.m. Rise Parent Mtg. Chapel 7 p.m. Youth Singers PO112 7:30 p.m. Allegro Ringers Music Storage Tuesday, April 14 9 a.m. Mass Chapel 9:35 a.m. Rosary Chapel 10 a.m. Journey Through Scripture - Spanish PO201 5 p.m. Chorister Rehearsal PO111 7 p.m. Bereavement Ministry Mtg. PO112 7 p.m. Catholic Daughters Subcommittee Mtg. 302 7 p.m. Contemporary Ensemble Church 7 p.m. Divorce Healing Support Group PO215,217 7 p.m. Journey Through Scripture - English PO201 7 p.m. KofC and Ladies Auxiliary PH 7 p.m. Young Adults Group PO206,208 7:30 p.m. Festival Booth Chairmen Mtg. CC Wednesday, April 15 8:30 a.m. CtR Catholic School Mass Church 9:30 a.m. Familia 4 PO207 10 a.m. Catholic Scripture Study PO111 10 a.m. Classics Mtg. CC 6 p.m. Reconciliation Chapel 6:30 p.m. Catholic Daughters Business Mtg. PH 6:45 p.m. Youth - Rise PLC Youth Wednesday con’t 7 p.m. Mass Chapel 7 p.m. RCIA - Inquiry Meetings PO111 7:30 p.m. BSA Troop 573 Mtg. CC 7:30 p.m. Lector Formation Church Thursday April 16 5:30 a.m. AFF That Man is You! CC 9 a.m. Mass Chapel 10 a.m. Journey Through Scripture - English PO201 11 a.m. Game Day - Seniors PO111 6 p.m. R.E. - Home-based Catechesis Parent Mtg. PH 6:30 p.m. Familia 3 PO208 6:30 p.m. Men’s ACTS Team Mtg. CC 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study 301 7 p.m. CtR Choir Rehearsal Church 7 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary Mtg. PO217 7 p.m. St. Anne’s General Mtg. PO111 7 p.m. Talleres de Oración y Vida (TOV) PO201 Friday, April 17 9 a.m. Mass Chapel 10 a.m. AFF Adult Bible Study PO111 6:30 p.m. CtR Date Night PO111 6:30 p.m. Convalidation - Picture of Love CC Saturday, April 18 8 a.m. Convalidation - Picture of Love CC 9 a.m. Reconciliation Church 9:30 a.m. VIRTUS - Protecting God’s Children PO111 10 a.m. EMHC Morning of Prayer and Update Chapel 10 a.m. Sewing Group PO302 5 p.m. Mass Church 6 p.m. Festival Pre-sale and Sign-ups PH Sunday, April 19 Masses: 7,9,11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Coffee and Donuts after all morning Masses PH Festival Pre-sale and Sign-ups after all Masses PH 8 a.m. CtR Blood Drive PH 9 a.m. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Chapel 10:15 a.m. Choral Warm-up Church 12:30 p.m. Adult Confirmation Class PO111 12:30 p.m. African Angels Festival Food Booth Mtg. PO112 1 p.m. Baptisms Church 6:30 p.m. AFF Catholic Scripture Study PO111 Stewardship o off our Treasures Collections: Week of April 5, 2015 Envelopes (935)received Loose Mailed In Faith Direct (Electronic Giving) Holy Thursday Good Friday Needy Collected: Budget: Over/(Under) Weekly $104,385 $ 65,309 $39,076 $ 52,072 $ 30,828 $ 1,700 $ 17,561 $ 2,224 $ 9,269 $ 5,711 Year to Date $ 2,683,383 $ 2,612,360 $71,023 One Faith, One Family Capital Campaign Total Pledged Total Paid to Date Total Contributing Families Total Project Cost (est.) Total Registered Households $ 6,247,609 $ 5,755,135 1,536 $11,700,000 6,193 Diocesan Service Fund (DSF) Goal $298,000 Pledged to Date $223,300 Paid to Date $138,934 Participating Families 676 Thank you for your pledge to our 2015 DSF campaign. CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS Parish Prayer List Let us keep the following people in our prayers: Sue Lymberopoulos, Brian Kellogg, Eddie Holik, Alfredo Bustamante Sr., Debra Hart and Family, Bruce Wild, Amara Castillo, Paige Michele Crenshaw, Jacob Bryand, James Siragusa, Kasara Rathbun, Sharon Lerner, Joe Folkers, Kristen Brazil, Kirk Colvin, Ryan Johnson, David Aleman, Murphy Gauthreaux, Janis Gauthreaux, Krystal Garcia Rathbun, Daniel S. McKey, Cindy White, Peter Kearney, Ron Andreo, Marie Ricca, Lisa Ross Smith, Ken Drilk, Daphne Kowalski, Perry Wolfe, Catherine Kaltwasser, Susie Prather, James Kennedy, DeLaney Frankhouser, Margie Holley, Janie Krechting, Steven Able Cook, Brenda Harlan, Jacob Bryand, Jack Young, Ann Grant, Gloria Krancher, Cyndi Serrano, Donald Dagley, Terry Harper, Melissa Kelly, Carole Theunissen, Edwina Kaminski, Rachel Wickman, Adriana Casarez, Connor S. Wambach, Angel Coleman, Torrie Bernard, Vincent Salario, Bernice Kmiec, Michael A. Muench, Jr., Terry Williams, Mark Vargas, Robbie Lee, Bobby Wotipka, Joe Pilat, Sylvia Binford, Rosiana Lee, Beth Kash Bryant, Ed Russek, Karan Mason, Kristofer Wells, Jules Rizzo, Joe Marie Sequeria, Sophia Ybanez, Thelma Smith, Ginger Elznek, Bill and Leslie Brangwynne, Camille Joseph, David Taveirne, Anabelle Anzaldo, Richard D. Williams, Courtney Wells, Kendrick Wells, Bob and Maggie Schaefer, Bruce Wild, Elsie Forino, Smith Santos, Joseph Pomilla, Logan Mulvany, Sandra Wall, Janice Oncale, Clem Huerstel, Lucille & Ervin Dormak, Toby Smith, Alan Pichan, Marites Wente, David Hawkins, Ronnie Rodriguez, Phil Carpenter, Virginia Padua, Robin Wetmore, Rosalie Zavodny, Michaela Krotofil, Stephanie Moore, Mildred and Sugwsie Slaceder, Brittany Moore, Ray Waguespack, Sr., William Lewis, Sherrie Higgins, Shannon Zureich, Nancy Smalling, Lynne Tupper, Cedric FrenchGalan, Paul Kellog, Laurie Garcia, Lena Luzadello, Matt Zimmerman, Catherine Burnham, Jean Anderson, Wendy Marquart, Donna Jordan, Christopher Geisheker, Rose Marie Sacco, Shae Clark, Jerry Polermo, Blake Blasingim. Please keep all the sick of our parish in your prayers. ++++++++++++ In your prayers, please remember Frank Cortez, father of Ken Cortez; William Ambrose Neu, husband of Alice; Hilbert Pechacek, husband of Willie Mae, who all recently passed into eternal life. Also, remember the families, that they may feel the love and comfort of the Father to heal their pain. Prayer List for our Service Men & Women Please keep the following in your prayers as they serve our wonderful country in Afghanistan: Capt. Philip Yarborough, Jack Anthony Holland, 1st Lt. Michael Lambert, MM3 Shane Beasley, Luis A Palomino, SSgt. David Perez, PFC Andrew Clepfer, Capt. Jeff St. Amant, Capt. David Torres. Keep all our service men and women in our prayers. Visit our website for a full listing of servicemen and women at www.ctrcc.com. Please call the Parish Office to add the name of your loved one in the Armed Services in combat zones to our prayer list. If your soldier is back in the states, please call so we may take his/her name off this list and share your joy. April 12, 2015 Stewardship Corner The Christian community described in Acts understood and practiced total Stewardship. St. Paul reports that the believers did not claim anything as their own, but held everything in common, and distributed to each whatever was needed. Altar Linens Members of the altar linens group clean the various altar linens and altar server robes used at Mass each week. Commitment is once a month. Contact Belinda Richardson at [email protected] or 281-463-8150. Mass Intentions for the Week of April 13, 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 7 p.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m Shirley Pat Theis† Eloy Rubio† Peter Kearney Kenneth Feldhusen† Damon Benoit†, Friends of Suffering Souls Robert Peregrin†, Kenneth Feldhusen† Joan Watson and Family, Loan Crosby† Parishioners Jason Plata†, Bryan Branzuela† Bill Smyrl† Readings for the Week of April 12, 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2; Jn 3:1-8 Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93; Jn 3:7b-15 Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34; Jn 3:16-21 Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34; Jn 3:31-36 Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27; Jn 6:1-15 Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33; Jn 6:16-21 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Hydraulics of Texas Please be sure to patronize our sponsors and thank them for advertising in our bulletin. They make the bulletin possible at no cost to Christ the Redeemer. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Vocations Corner Vocation Chalice Schedule Let us join our prayers with those of Joe, Renae, Whitney and Cody Moore at 9 a.m. this Sunday. Next week: Sunday, April 19: Tommy Shelton at 9 a.m. Mass. The Bible and The Mass - Begins This Week! Journey Through Scripture's study on "The Bible and the Mass" begins this week at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 and at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 16 in Room 201 of the Parish Office. The cost is $25 each or $40 for married couples who share materials. Register online at www.ctrcc.com or in the Parish Office. Please note that materials may not be immediately available for those who register after April 1 because of shipping. For information, contact Pat Decker at [email protected] or Deacon Jack Alexander, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at 281-469-5533 or [email protected]. La Biblia y la Misa ¡inicia esta semana! El estudio en español de la serie Journey Through Scripture: “La Biblia y la Misa” inicia este martes 14 de febrero de 10am a 12 del mediodía, en el aula 201 del Edificio de Oficinas de la Parroquia el Costo es de $30. Registro en línea en www.ctrcc.com o en las oficinas de la parroquia. Por favor tome en cuenta que registros posteriores al 1ro de abril podrían recibir sus materiales con un retraso de hasta dos semanas debido al tiempo de envío de los materiales a la parroquia. Para más informes contacte a Diacono Jack Alexander a [email protected] o 281-4695533, o informes en español en [email protected]. CRS Rice Bowls Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU! Your donations will help many! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at any weekend Masses, to the Parish Office or to your child’s R.E., Genesis ECP or CtR School classroom. That Man is You! Invest a little time in yourself to become a better father and spiritual leader in your family! No cost, no preparation and no commitments. Just come, listen and learn! Join us from 5:45-7:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the Community Center. Contact Bud Montang at [email protected]. CtR Website: www.ctrcc.com Check it out! See photos, Mass times, news, the bulletin and ministry information. You can also register online, contact the staff and so much more. Liturgy Celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday Although it would be difficult to pinpoint exactly what a “correct” celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday would look like, we know from Vatican documents and from what Jesus Himself asked for through the Diary of St. Faustina, what it should contain. Pope John Paul II said that he had fulfilled the will of Christ by instituting this Feast of Divine Mercy. We should look at what Christ said about this celebration. Many might be surprised at what He didn’t ask for on that feast day. Jesus gave the instructions for the feast to St. Faustina and she faithfully recorded them in her diary. Jesus said that “the Feast of Mercy was a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners” (Diary, 699). Jesus never asked us to recite the Chaplet on the Feast of Mercy. He never asked for separate Masses or adoration at 3 p.m. So what did Jesus ask us to do? That can be found in diary entry No. 206. Jesus said “On the day of the Feast of Mercy, you will go through the whole world and bring fainting souls to the spring of My mercy. I shall heal and strengthen them.” Notice that Jesus was trying to get us to “go” out, not stay “in.” Jesus said that the loss of each soul plunges Him into mortal sadness (Diary, 1397). We need to do our very best to “go” out and evangelize poor sinners, inviting them to the feast, thus helping Jesus with His deepest desire to save these poor sinners. Adoration is good, the Chaplet is good, but on the Feast of Mercy don’t you think that Jesus would rather have us focus on inviting others (sinners) to His feast, to the Eucharist, so that He can heal and strengthen them? The readings for this Octave Sunday of Easter did not change when Divine Mercy Sunday was instituted. They were already perfect for this day. Providently, the Gospel is always the same for this day (John 20:19-31) and is about the institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and about trusting in Jesus. The Responsorial Psalm is always about the Lord’s mercy. The image is of the Resurrected Christ walking into the Upper Room, showing the Apostles His wounds and bestowing on them the power of the Holy Spirit to forgive sins. The two rays of light, one red, the other, pale like water, represent the Sacraments of Communion and Reconciliation. We can’t forget the words “Jesus, I trust in You” on the image that helps us to remember to trust in Jesus. So what would a “correct” celebration look like? Let’s start with a resolution to help Jesus save souls. Let’s do everything within our power to alleviate the pain and sorrow that He experiences when souls are lost. Let’s focus on reaching out to poor sinners, those Easter-only and fallenaway Catholics, the “fainting souls,” and invite them to the Feast of Divine Mercy. Easter joy be with you, Carol Moses CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS April 12, 2015 Religious Education CtR Catholic School Religious Education Classes April 19, 21 and 22 are the final classes for this year. It has been a wonderful year! Thank you CtR families for your commitment to the faith formation of your children. Thank you to all who have volunteered their time as catechists, aides and hall monitors. You are a blessing to this community. Apply for 2015-16! Our classrooms are filling up quickly. We have opened additional classrooms for most grade levels for the 201516 school year. Apply at ctrschool.com/admissions. Set up a tour at 10 a.m. on any Wednesday by calling the School Office at 281-469-8440. CtRCS is a S.T.R.E.A.M. school! S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Math) is the Catholic interpretation of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). CtRCS will have S.T.R.E.A.M. Week is April 13-17. Visit our website at ctrschool.com to see all the fun things our students are learning this week! Each day will be filled with activities. 2015-16 Registration (Pre-K 3 through 7th grade) Online registration for 2015-16 is open for all volunteers and current students. Registration will open for all others on May 1. Visit ctrcc.com/re. VBS 2015 - Mt. Everest Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power Registration for adult and teen volunteers is open (for those entering 8th grade or above). Online registration dates: May 1 - registration for children of parishioners (Parish ID required - parish envelope no.) May 2 - registration for all other children Visit ctrcc.com/vbs. If you have any questions, contact Jill Dimiceli, Coordinator of R.E. and VBS, at [email protected]. Registration forms will also be available at the Parish Office. First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Information and Registration Meeting for 2015-16 Parents of children entering 2nd-5th grade are invited to learn about the sacrament preparation process and register their children for the celebration of the First Reconciliation and First Eucharist during the fall 2015 or spring 2016. Children must be baptized in the Catholic faith and have had formal Religious Education/for one year prior. Join us from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4 OR Thursday, May 7 in the Parish Hall. Registration for Catholic Faith Camp (CFC) Catholic Faith Camp (formerly Catholic Children's Camp) will be held July 20-24. Registration for volunteers and participants will open online on May 1. CFC is a week of activities ending with Mass on Friday. CFC is open to elementary children entering 3rd grade through entering 6th grade in the fall of 2015. 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $25 per child which includes a T-shirt and snack. Register at ctrcc.com/cfc. Space is limited, so please register early. To volunteer, email Amy Palmisano at [email protected] or Jill Dimiceli, Coordinator of R.E. and CFC, at [email protected]. Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study The Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study is on the eternal word of God. We welcome women of any age and denomination. Better understand the meaning of and the reasons for many of our Catholic traditions and practices. Find out how important it is to read the Old Testament in light of the New. No sign-up required. They meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays in the Parish Office, Room 112. Contact Michele Kuxhausen at [email protected]. Youth Ministry CtRYM News Spring Festival Kick-off: 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 24. Kick-off the Spring Festival with a paint war and food. This is a free event open to all students in 6-12th grade. Register online at ctryouth.com. High School Encounter: Sunday, April 12. Join us 6:45-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Doors open for dinner at 6:10 p.m. Summer Trips: Registration for all summer trips is open at ctryouth.com. Teen Leaders: Teen Leader applications for Rise next year are available online. Forms must be turned into the Youth Ministry Office by Friday, May 15. Middle School Rise: Wednesday, April 15. Join us from 6:45-8:15 p.m. in the Youth Room. Parent Meeting: All parents who have a student in Rise are encouraged to attend our parent meeting from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, April 13 in the chapel. The meeting will go over the content that will be covered at Rise on April 29. Middle School Summer Camp: July 20-23. Online registration now open for students, teen leaders and adult chaperones at ctryouth.com. The Classics Senior parishioners 50+, couples, widows and widowers, can join our group. Contact Ann Muench, president, at 281-888-9964 or [email protected]. For information on our trips and guidelines, please call Jude Grabert at 281-859-0521. Today we will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Last names A-F, please bring desserts with 8-10 servings. Last names G-Z, please bring entrees, sides, salads, etc. with 8-10 servings. April 15 is our Safety for Seniors seminar. Join us at 10 a.m. in the Community Center. Deputy Sheila Enloe of the Harris County Sheriff’s Department will speak on many safety topics. This event is adults only. Check out our webpage at ctrcc.com/classics. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS April 12, 2015 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY There is an appointed time for everything, And a time for every affair under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 “Are you unbaptized? Do you feel now is the “time” to seek information about baptism? Were you baptized in a Christian faith? Are you being called to seek information about Catholicism? Were you baptized as a Catholic and never received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? Is it time to embrace your faith? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) may be the place for you. Inquiry sessions for adults and children 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Come and join us. For more information, contact Julie Cook, Coordinator of RCIA, or Deacon Jack Alexander, Director of RCIA, at 281-469-5533 or [email protected].
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