HOLY ROSARY
PARISH
The Dominican Friars
serving the Archdiocese
of Galveston -Houston
3617 Milam St. G Houston, Texas
77002 H www.
holyrosaryparish.org
WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
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Pastoral Invitation
The Dominican Province of Saint Martin de Porres,
Order of Friars Preachers,
joyfully announces the Solemn Profession of their brother
MASSES
Saturday 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday
STAFF DI R ECTORY
English: 8:00, 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 5:00 p.m.
Vietnamese: 3:15 and 6:30 p.m.
Latin: 9:30 a.m.
STAFF DI R ECTORY
Weekdays
12:05 p.m. Mon.– Sat., 5:15 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
CONFESSION
WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
LITURGICAL
CALENDAR
Saturday
11:30 a.m.–
noon,
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Weekdays 11:30 a.m.– noon
and 4:40–5:10 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
ROSARY
Mon.–Fri. 4:50 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 4:35 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC
STAFF DI RADORATION
ECTORY
Friday 12:45–5:00 p.m. (5:05 Benediction)
Thomas More Barba, O.P.
Received by
Very Reverend Thomas M. Condon, O.P.
Prior Provincial,
Province of St. Martin de Porres
Mass of Solemn Profession
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 5:15 p.m.
Reception to follow in the parish hall.
O ur Par ish M ission S tatement
We, Holy Rosary Church, established in 1913, are led by the Dominican Friars and are dedicated to
Our Lady’s honor. Coming from different backgrounds and from across the area, we gather to worship
and glorify God with the reverent celebration of the Mass, the sacraments, and the venerable traditions
of our Catholic faith. Faithful to the Magisterium and our love of God and neighbor, we strive to live
and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We gratefully return to God all that He has given us by using our
gifts and talents to build up His Church, support our parish family, and welcome all who yearn for Christ.
STAFF DI R ECTORY
Telephone 713-529-4854, enter an extension:
Br. Ian G. Bordenave, O.P. (Pastor) 101
[email protected]
Fr.LITURGICAL
Juan M. Torres, O.P. CALENDAR
(Parochial Vicar) 103
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Fr. Isidore V. Vicente, O.P. (Parochial Vicar) 104
Fr. Anthony Hung Tran, O.P. (Chaplain)
Ava Voissem (Parish Secretary) 101
o f f i c e @ h o l y ro s a r y p a r i s h . o rg
Geoff Green (Business Administrator) 109
businessadmin@holyrosaryparish . org
Valerie Chase (Special Projects) 102
Juan Maldonado (Bookkeeper) 108
Laura Chase (Wedding Coordinator) 110
David Paxton (Music Director) 105
Baptism scheduling 101
Anointing of the sick (visitations) 101
Religious Education Center (3535 Louisiana)
Janet Hafernik, C.R.E., 713-526-4389
Michelle Scenna (Religious Education Secretary)
re c s e c re t a r y @ h o l y ro s a r y p a r i s h . o rg
Priory (Friars in residence, 713-526-6322)
Fr. Martin Iott, O.P. (Prior); Fr. Bryan Fontenot, O.P.;
Fr. Richard Patrick, O.P.
Assistance for those in need
St.Vincent de Paul Society, 713-529-2156
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
DECEMBER
21–27,
2014
MAY 17–23,
2015
Sun. Acts 1:1–11
Ephesians 1:17–23
Mark 16:15–20
We pray especially for those
named at this week’s Masses:
8:00 For the people of the parish
9:30 † Timoteo Say Gan
11:00 † Elias Gerardo Lozano
12:30 † Josephine Salerno Poncio
5:00 Todd Bland
Mon. St. John I, pope and martyr
Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33
12:05 Paul Tran
5:15 † Rose LaMotta
Tue. Easter Weekday
Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a
12:05 Joshua De La Fuente
5:15 † Vera Burke
Wed. St. Bernardine of Siena,
priest
Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19
12:05 The Outreach Ministry
members and their families
5:15 † Lawrence Hermes
Thu. St. Christopher Magallanes,
priest, and companions,
and martyrs
Bl. Hyacinthe-Marie
Cormier, O.P., priest
Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26
12:05 Kathryn Oswald
5:15 Laurie Sturwold
Fri. St. Rita of Cascia, religious
Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19
12:05 Michael N. Bua Jr.
5:15 † Beverly Burke Lane
Sat. Easter Weekday
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25
12:05 † Wayne Willis
5:00 Sunday Vigil
† Verna and Harry Jadloski
Parents:
Please use the Time-Out Room
to quiet crying infants.
Reflection on the Sunday Scriptures
Children have marvelous ways of expressing themselves without the
mask layers that adults sometimes use in their language. I asked a group of
children once in my former parish in Louisiana how did Jesus go to Heaven and they responded: In a rocket!! That will teach me about asking big
theological questions.
And so we come today to the celebration of another link in the Easter time, the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord Jesus to Heaven, to
the right hand of the Father. It is a transferred Feast from this past Thursday, the 40th day after the resurrection of Jesus when we read in the Book
of Acts (1: 3) that Jesus appeared to his disciples in the course of forty days
speaking to them about the kingdom of God. This time was one of affirmation of his friends, shaken no doubt, from the events of the past. One can
glimpse a sense of intimacy as he tells them not to be afraid, that his presence is real and that he will be with them.
And so in the presence of his disciples “Jesus was lifted up before their
eyes” (Acts: 1: 9) and was taken up to Heaven to the right hand of the Father. That is what the Christian Community celebrates today, trying at the
same time to glean the meaning of it for Jesus and for us.
For Jesus it was the end of the cycle. Today Jesus comes full circle. He
came into a world steeped in sin and dominated by Satan and leaves the
world redeemed by his death and resurrection. WOW. What an extraordinary feat!! His main message when He came to earth was to preach about
the Kingdom of God the Father. And in the course of this preaching and
because of it he would be put to death. But his resurrection gave meaning
to his life, his mission, his legacy, his teaching. The Apostles, later, imbued
with the promised Holy Spirit, will carry the mission of the Kingdom of
God to all the corners of the world.
We too, we are the disciples of Jesus in our time and age. We have been
gifted with that same grace and are privileged to be part of the mission of
God in Jesus, the Head. That mission is being realized in and by his members, offering our lives and our service for those who have not appropriated for themselves the redeeming grace of our Lord. We do that by our holiness, by our fidelity and by being counter cultural in this world, and in this
country, where others, including leaders, subversively undermine the tenets
and the teachings of Jesus in the name of the so called personal freedoms
or personal rights. These are purely artificial and do not emanate from the
natural rights given to us by God.
The Ascension of the Lord Jesus to Heaven is the prelude and prologue
of our own final destiny/destination. Where He has gone we hope to follow. We are just pilgrims on the way always. We will be called home soon
enough, to be with our loved ones, our Mother Mary, all the saints. We will
have gone full circle too, like Jesus.
Jesus was lifted up and went to the right hand of the Father in Heaven.
Can you think of a moment or moments when you have been lifted up after
you had been down and almost out? I am sure you have many. Ask yourself: Who needs to be lifted up around us and in our community? Big questions.
The Bread we eat at this Eucharist today is the prelude of the eternal
Banquet in Heaven. Such Bread is the “energy booster” that helps us daily to
be lifted up and that will carry our “Rocket” to fly Home.
May the peace of Easter be with you always.
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—Fr. Vicente
Religious Education News
Registration for next year is happening
now! Let us know so we can be sure to
have enough books and materials.
Please go to the web site, or contact
Janet Hafernik at 713-526-4389 or
[email protected].
Br. Thomas More Barba, O.P.
The Solemn Profession will take place
this Wednesday, May 20, at the 5:15 p.m.
Mass at Holy Rosary. A light dinner reception will follow in the parish hall. All
are invited. The parish office will open
at 11 a.m. on that day. Please let the parish secretary know if you will be able to
participate in the celebration and dinner
reception afterwards. There will be no
Wednesday Lunch on May 20.
Knights are Recruiting
New Members
The Knights of Columbus just had
their annual State Convention at which
they emphasized the need for recruits.
All male practicing Catholics are eligible to become Knights. Our monthly
meetings last for an hour on the 3rd
Saturday of each month in the Library
in the parish hall. We schedule all of
our events far in advance so you can
always dedicate more hours based on
your schedule and other demands.
Please come by and talk to us during
our Hot Dog and Tamale sales on the
third Sunday of each month, or email
Don Payne at [email protected]
or call him at 713-254-4396.
Second Collection
The weekend of May 16-17 there will
be a collection for Catholic Communication. Online giving is available.
Scriptural Mary
Visit the grotto of Mary’s home in Nazareth, the cave where Christ was born
in Bethlehem, the site of Our Lord’s
victory on the Cross, and other rarely
seen places in the Holy Land. See the
significance of Mary as you explore
the Biblical roots of our beliefs about
her. Deepen your devotion to Mary
as you discover our Blessed Mother
in a uniquely personal way. Be drawn
closer to Christ as Mary leads you to
a more profound and personal relationship with her Son. All classes are
held in the Religious Education Center. Choose one of the 3 opportunities
to participate:
Wednesday morning, 10 to noon facilitated by Carol Gimenez began May 6.
Wednesday evening, 7 to 9 p.m. facilitated by Bob Mitchell began May 6.
Thursday evening, 7 to 9 p.m. faciliated by Debbie Adami began May 14.
Suggested offering is $35.00 per person
for the cost of the materials.
2015 Summer Workshop on
John Paul II’s Gospel of Life
The JPII Forum for the Church in the
Modern World sponsors a workshop
each summer. This year we are excited
that Rolland Millare and Dr. John Hittinger will lead our sessions on Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) at St.
Mary’s Seminary in Houston June 8 to
11 with a special session at University
of St. Thomas the morning of June 12.
A $100 donation is suggested for study
materials and daily lunches but no one
will be turned away.
Registration and more information is
available at www.jp2forum.org.
Young Adult News
May 24: Join us at the 2nd Houston
Mass Mob which will take place at the
Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral at the 11
a.m. Mass.
Mondays in July: Join us at St. Michael Catholic Church for Cafe Catholica. The following events schedule
is as follows: confession at 5:15, Mass
at 6:15, dinner at 7:15, ending with a
guest speaker at 8:15.
July 6: Sr. Miriam James Heidland,
SOLT, True Love: More than a #Snap.
July 13: Sr. Mary Guido, r.c., Path to
#Happiness: Decisions in the modern
world.
July 20: Daniel Cardinal Dinardo, Follow Me, #Invite to Service.
July 27: Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D,
Commit to Truth, #Myths of the Church.
For more information, go to the web
site www.CafeCatholica.com or visit
us at [email protected] or on
Facebook.
Ongoing Ministry
Adopt-a-Family is an active ministry
as there are needs throughout the year.
Maria Correa and the Youth Group are
looking for donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, gently used
clothing, paper products, and those
generous with their time to deliver
these items. Please contact Maria Correa at [email protected] or at
713-724-5262 to learn more. Please pray!
Memorial Day Observance
Parish Office will be closed in observance of the holiday Monday, May 25.
There will be a 10 a.m. Mass on that
day and no confessions.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Kevin G. Gardner II, Gloria Guerrero, Kevin Gardner Sr., Bob Reeder, William Beaver,
Alex Jimenez, Wayne Andrews, Vivian Hubart, Bernardo Perugache, Frank Mustachia, Mary Jo Spurr, James Nowlin,
K. M. Chacko, Richard Galvan, Kathy Housel, Charles Zimmerman, Angel Davis, Dr. Hubert Ried, Jean Ried, Bob Akeroyd,
Bob Rogers, and Norma McLellan Pribyl
ALTAR FLOWERS: Marianne and Andrew Quinn donated the flowers on the main altar in celebration of their wedding on Saturday. Please remember them in your prayers.
COLLECTIONS for May 10: This fiscal year, the weekly parish offertory goal is $24,000.
Last week’s total giving was $22,328.11. For the fiscal year, we are $51,843.71 below our goal.
The parish’s 2015 Diocesan Services Fund goal is $130,000. As of this week, we have received $95,494.30 in pledges
towards that goal, and $77,650.13 has been paid.
For all who give sacrificially to support Holy Rosary Parish and its ministries, and who support the Archdiocese
through the DSF as it ministers in ways a single parish cannot, we offer our heartfelt thanks.
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Dominican Assembly
Please pray for safe travels. There will be a Dominican pro-
vincial assembly in Navasota May 18-21.
Plans for the Summer?
G.K. Chesterton foresaw and wrote about the issues we
struggle with today: social injustice, the culture of death,
the decline of the arts, assaults on religion, and attacks on
the family and on the dignity of the human person. Here
is your chance to discover the great Catholic writer Pope
Pius XI described as “Defender of the Faith.” Join us in
San Antonio at the Menger Hotel, August 6-8, for the 34th
Annual Chesterton Conference. Speakers include Dale
Ahlquist, host of EWTN’s The Apostle of Common Sense,
Joseph Pearce, EWTN’s Kevin O’Brien, Dr. Peter Howard,
and many more. Register today by calling toll-free 800-3432425 or at https://www.chesterton.org/2015conference/.
1734 West Alabama St.
• Houston, Texas 77098
• 713-521-0066
Reinforcing Family Unity
Prayer for Consecrated Persons
Holy Rosary’s St. Valentine’s Marriage Guild invites
married couples of all ages to the following events:
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and
women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as sisters,
brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins, and
hermits, as well as members of secular institutes.
Renew their knowledge and love of you, and send
your Holy Spirit to help them respond generously
and courageously to your will. We ask this through
our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
June 27, Saturday: Parish family Picnic Event is still in
the planning stages. Ideas, help, suggestions are all welcome. Come be a part of the community of Holy Rosary!
August 22, Saturday: Family Vacation Bible School at
Holy Rosary. It’s a family treat and retreat!
August 29, Saturday: Couple’s Night Out, restaurant to
be determined. Any ideas? Please let us know!
For more info, please contact Christian Hinkie at chinkie@
gmail.com or Catherine O’Brien at [email protected].
Pope Francis has proclaimed 2015
the Year of Consecrated Life
Give Peace and Joy! Be a Disciple.
Today as we celebrate the feast of the Ascension we are reminded that Christ’s saving
work on earth continues through his disciples…and now through us. When we give to
the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace, and joy into our hearts, into our lives, and
into the hearts of those who are in need. Please join us in the saving work of the Lord.
Volunteers are needed to meet and help those who seek our assistance. Be a disciple
of Christ and join the St. Vincent de Paul Society here at Holy Rosary Parish. You can
also help by your prayers and contributions. The Poor Box is located in the rear of the
church. We should all be aware of the joy in giving to the Lord. Please call our help line
713-529-2156 if in need or to help in this ministry. Thank you.
Call 713-529-2156 if in need of assistance or if you would like more information about the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The Lord bless thee and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be
gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
—Numbers 6:24–27
Stewardship Series
It’s hard to believe that this column has been
running for about six months now! For those of
you, who have been reading, thank you! To quickly
summarize these last months, the concept of
stewardship has been introduced as being a
disciple’s response to God out of gratitude for all
the good we have received. We have discussed that
discipleship and stewardship go hand in hand –
it is not possible to be a disciple without being a
good steward. We have also discussed that
stewardship involves sharing of one’s time, talent,
and treasure, and that Holy Rosary is arguably
most in need of parishioners willing to share their
time.
Since the time the stewardship column
started, a lot has happened within our parish. Holy
Rosary has crafted a mission statement and
pastoral plan. Many parishioners attended town
hall meetings to help with these all-important
tasks. Thank you to all who participated; your
presence and input were invaluable. If you have
not yet seen the parish mission statement, it is on
the front cover of each week’s bulletin and is also
on the website, www.holyrosaryparish.org.
Our mission statement tells everyone who
we are and what we want to do as a church. It
serves as a compass to guide all of our activities
and it gives us goals to work towards. With the
important work of creating the mission statement
now complete, and with the monumental tasks
ahead of us that will be necessary to accomplish
our mission; this is a good point to reboot this
column. What better place to start than by
reviewing our mission?
St. Dominic
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We, Holy Rosary Church, established in 1913, are led
by the Dominican Friars and are dedicated to Our
Lady’s honor. Coming from different backgrounds
and from across the area, we gather to worship and
glorify God with the reverent celebration of the Mass,
the sacraments, and the venerable traditions of our
Catholic faith. Faithful to the Magisterium and our
love of God and neighbor, we strive to live and spread
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We gratefully return to
God all that He has given us by using our gifts and
talents to build up His Church, support our parish
family, and welcome all who yearn for Christ.
Take some time this week to reflect on
the mission statement, what is says, and what it
challenges us to do. In the coming months, there
will be activities and tasks within our parish that
call us to rise up to these challenges. A ministry
fair will be held, a stewardship council will be
formed, and a host of other things will take place
as we put our mission statement into action. If
you can share your time to help build up this
parish, there will be many opportunities to do
so.
As we have begun a reboot of this
column by presenting the mission statement,
know that every stewardship article you read
going forward has a purpose – to help
encourage the discipleship necessary to
accomplish the mission of our parish. Our next
column will begin that effort by discussing the
spirituality of stewardship in terms of our
Christian identity, our trust in God, our
gratitude towards God, and our love for God.
Have a blessed week, and continue rejoicing in
our Lord’s resurrection from the dead.
St. Catherine of Siena
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The St. Thomas More Secular Franciscan Fraternity invites
you to attend one of our meetings to see if God may be
calling you to grow deeper in your spiritual life by
following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.
We meet on the 4th Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the
education building (Low building across the parking lots
from the church front doors) here at Holy Rosary Church.
For more information, call Kathy Wohnoutka at
281-578-3211 or email at [email protected].
“Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.” - St. Francis of Assisi
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