CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
1111 St. Joseph Parkway at San Jacinto / Fannin St.
Church Hours — M - F: 6:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 8:30 pm; Sunday: 6:30 am - 9 pm
Weekend Mass
Sacrament of Penance (Confessions)
English: Saturday Vigil 5 pm
Sunday 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 5:30 pm
Vietnamese: Saturday Vigil 7 pm
Sunday 1 pm
Spanish: Sunday 7:30 pm
Monday - Friday: 30 minutes prior to Mass
First Thursday of the month: 4:30 - 5:15 pm
(Weekdays: Confessional near the Sacred Heart transept)
Weekday Mass
7 am, 12:10 pm Monday - Friday
7:30 pm, First Friday: Vietnamese Mass,
followed by Exposition and Benediction
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 am (between 7 & 9 am Masses)
10:15 - 10:45 am (between 9 & 11 am Masses)
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Vietnamese and Spanish 30 minutes prior to Mass
(Weekends: Confessional near entrance way on the right)
CATHEDRAL CENTRE
Parish office is located at the Cathedral Centre.
1701 San Jacinto at Jefferson St.
Houston, TX 77002-8215
(Parking behind the Centre)
Phone: 713-659-1561 Fax: 713-651-1365
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm
(Closed: 12 noon - 1 pm)
CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, D.D., S.T.L.
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
The Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop
The Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, D.D., Archbishop Emeritus
The Most Reverend Vincent M. Rizzotto, D.D., J.C.L., Retired Auxiliary Bishop
Co-Cathedral Clergy
The Very Reverend Lawrence W. Jozwiak, J.C.L., Pastor / Rector
The Reverend Thu N. Nguyen, J.C.L., The Reverend Martial F. Oya, Parochial Vicars
Deacons: Johnny Salinas, Leonard Lockett, John Carrara and Daniel Addis
Co-Cathedral Staff
Moise Arrah-Director of Religious Education; Debbie Elizondo-Director of Adult Education; Stephanie Rocha-Youth Director
Crista Miller - Director of Music / Co-Cathedral Organist; Natasha Manley - Music Associate / Wedding Music
Michael Emmerich - Co-Cathedral Associate Organist; Jeong-Suk Bae - Co-Cathedral Assistant Organist
Bree Delphin - Secretary for Weddings; Elizabeth Perez - Secretary for Sacramental Records and Bulletin
Deacon John Carrara - Business Manager; Gwenne Buck - Facilities and Project Coordinator
Sr. Louis Marie Carter, O.S.U. - Parish Accounting; Chris Felix - Building Engineer
Martha Alvarez - Secretary; Carmen Benitez - Baptismal Secretary/Receptionist; Esmeralda Cervantes - Receptionist
Ruben Valenzuela, Trong Pham - Maintenance; Guillermo Herrera, Ray Garcia - Sextons
Phone: 713-659-1561
Visit our web site for vital info: www.sacredhearthouston.org
New Parishioners:
Marriage:
Church Certificates:
Vocations for Priesthood and Religious Life:
Register with the parish office: ext. 101.
For all sacramental certificates: ext. 137.
Baptism:
—For infants & children under age 7—713-337-3570.
—For 7 years & older (Rite of Christian Initiation
adapted for Children): ext. 142.
Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE):
For pre-K through high school: ext. 142.
First Penance & First Holy Communion:
For 2nd through 12th grade: ext. 142.
Confirmation:
—For high school youth: ext. 142.
—For adults: ext. 141.
High School Youth Ministry: ext. 142.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
For adults inquiring about becoming Catholic and
baptized Catholics who lack Confirmation and Holy
Communion: ext. 141.
Adult Education: ext. 141.
Music Ministry: ext. 152.
Young Adults: [email protected]
Contact ext. 131 at least 9 months prior to wedding date.
Contact the Office of Vocations: 713-652-8239 or
www.houstonvocations.com
Holy Communion to the Sick/Homebound: ext. 101.
Anointing of the Sick:
Any Catholic who is to have surgery due to a serious
illness; any Catholic whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age should be anointed
ASAP, preferably before going to the hospital.
Contact the parish priest to be anointed: ext. 101.
Funerals: ext. 101.
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help:
Wednesday before 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Friday during 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass
Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction:
—First Thursday of the Month (English)
Conclusion of 12:10 pm Mass until 6 pm
—First Friday of the Month (Vietnamese)
7:30 pm Mass followed by Exposition / Benediction
Parish Outreach: [email protected]
Tours of the Church: ext. 143
Pastor’s Message
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April 26, 2015
Dear Friends in Christ:
Quí Ông Bà và Anh Chị Em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô:
Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo:
Bible Study Registration—call parish office.
Vocation Prayer—p. 6; Prayer for Fr. Thu—p. 7.
Electronic Waste Collection this Sunday—p. 14.
This is Fr. Thu’s formal last weekend here at the CoCathedral. Effective, Tuesday, April 28, he is the pastor of
Christ, the Incarnate Word parish in Southwest Houston. I
ask you to keep him in prayer as he transitions to his new
assignment. Fr. Thu has already told me that he will continue to pray for us.
“Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not
primarily our own decision.... Rather it is the response to a
call and to a call of love.” (Pope Francis, Address to Seminarians and Novices, July 6, 2013) How true that is! But
are we listening; are we supportive of those who express an
interest; are we praying for vocations, including your own
children? God always calls, but do we respond?
Though Fr. Thu has a new assignment, he will be back
periodically in the near future. He will be back on Sunday,
May 3 for the annual 1 pm Marian procession & Vietnamese
Mass. There will be a one block procession around the
church. All are invited for this wonderful devotion. Though
most in the English & Spanish communities do not know
Vietnamese naturally, prayer is still prayer. Plus, we know
what is occurring in the Mass. So please come.
Everyone is asking: Which Vietnamese priest will be
assigned to us and when? I wish I knew the answer. We need
to be patient. The Personnel Committee is trying to figure
out this dilemma. Remember, we are short of priests. When
one priest is moved, that creates a domino effect.
Please pray for more vocations to priesthood and religious life. This weekend is World Day of Prayers for Vocations. Its purpose is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction
to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his
harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is
continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the
primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to
the priesthood and to the consecrated life. While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this
day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and
diaconate), to the Religious life in all its forms (male and
female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes in their diversity of services and
membership, and to the missionary life, in the particular
sense of mission "ad gentes". This year marks the 52nd Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. See p.
6 for a vocation prayer.
We have 4 men to be ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 16 and 5 men to the priesthood on June 6. That
is good news, but one of the 5 new priests will be returning
back to Rome for further education. We have 6 parishes
whose current pastors will not be available (one pastor is
retiring, 2 religious staffed parishes are becoming diocesan,
one pastor has been assigned to the seminary, one pastor is
on a medical leave of absence). As far as I know, I am expecting to remain as your pastor. (hopefully )
The process to be become a Catholic for an adult is
called RCIA—either to be baptized or for a baptized person
of another denomination to become Catholic. For about a
year, we have been on a year round cycle where people interested in possibly joining the Church can enter into the
process at any time. This is a much better process versus the
one aligned to the fall/spring school semester cycle. With the
old system, if one joined too late into the cycle, we had to
tell them to wait several months before a new cycle began.
But currently, people can join anytime. Plus, we allow people to join the Church throughout the year. Yes, baptism is
reserved normally for Holy Saturday. But we bring baptized
non-Catholics into the Church when they are ready throughout the year. I mention this fact because the numbers joining
the church may seem smaller than in years past. Throughout
this past year, we have brought some 23 adults into the
church. That is about the same under the previous RCIA
process. Thank you Debbie Elizondo and her team who
have worked so hard to implement this new cycle. If anyone
is interested in becoming a Catholic, see p. 10.
Praised be the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Forever, amen!
Hãy chúc tụng Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu đến muôn đời, amen!
¡Alabado sea el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús! ¡Por siempre, amen!
Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak
Pastor / Rector
4th SUNDAY of EASTER
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WELCOME to the Co-Cathedral!
We are a community of faith where all people are welcome!
Visitors, please come back as often as possible. If you do not
have a parish home, consider joining our parish, sharing your
time and talent with us. All monetary donations will support
the ministries and services that we provide. Please be generous
in your giving. Thank you. For any questions, ask the Greeters
in the narthex.
Participate as fully as you are able to do so, using these pages.
Silence all cell phones please!
7 am - ANTIPHONS
Entrance: The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by
the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia.
Communion: The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down
his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock, alleluia.
MUSIC for MASS
Gathering Hymn:
#578 At the Lamb's High Feast
Offertory Hymn:
Motet: Easter Anthem —Billings (1746-1800)
#766 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Communion Music:
Antiphon: Ego sum pastor (chant mode II): I am the good
shepherd: and I know my sheep, and mine know me.
Motet: Regina caeli laetar e II —Iribarren (1699-1767)
Hymn : #581 Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks
Recessional Hymn:
#699 Paradox
Order of Mass
Gathering Hymn
Introductory Rites
Penitential Rite
Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Gloria
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
Readings: #1050
Responsorial Psalm Ps. 4
Second Reading
Gospel
Homily
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven
and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of
God, born of the Father before all ages, God from God,
Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not
made, consubstantial with the Father; through Him all
things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came
down from Heaven,
(We all are to make a bow of the body during the next 2 lines.)
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come
again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His
kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the
Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken
through the Prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. E
I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look
forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the
world to come.
Amen.
Offertory Music
Prayer of the Faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the Altar and Presentation of the Gifts
P. Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be
acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
C. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the
praise and glory of his name, for our good and the
good of all his holy Church.
Eucharistic Prayer
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And with your spirit.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right and just.
Sanctus / Holy, Holy, Holy
Mysterium Fidei / The Mystery of Faith (A)
Amen
The Communion Rite
Agnus Dei / The Lamb of God
P: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins
of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
C: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my
roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Reception of Holy Communion:
For those who are practicing actively the Catholic Faith.
Please bow before receiving the Body and/or Blood of Christ.
Communion Music
The Concluding Rites
Recessional Hymn
SUNG MASS SETTING
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SIGNIFICANCE of BOWING
A bow signifies reverence and honor shown to the names or event being mentioned. We are to do the following:
1) A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons (the Trinity) are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated.
2) A bow of the body (a profound bow) is made during the Creed with the words (and by the Holy Spirit…and became man—highlighted in
—General Instruction to the Roman Missal, #275
red words in the Creed).
Co-Cathedral Music
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Music for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today’s Gospel shares with us one of the most enduring images of Christ: the Good Shepherd who sacrifices his life for
his sheep. Eastertime also reminds us that Christ is a lamb—the sacrificed Paschal lamb. Our recessional hymn today
explicitly acknowledges this paradox: “You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd.” The text of our processional hymn “At
the Lamb’s High Feast” comes from the fourth century. This poetry sings of the Easter sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist through Christ’s identity as the Paschal lamb. This Mass is indeed his feast! His blood washes us in Baptism. He
“gives his sacred blood for wine.”
As a lamb, Christ suffered sacrifice and death. As a shepherd he leads us as the sheep of his flock. The shepherd’s authority comes less from rational persuasion than witness. As Catholics we believe that faith and reason go together—that
“grace builds on nature.” Yet, we also know that evangelization draws most strength from the preaching done by deeds.
In short, Christ the Good Shepherd doesn’t merely ask us to follow Him. He leads the way. He only asks us to follow
where He has already gone. As the opening hymn sings, alluding to the Israel’s harrowing passage through the Red Sea
in the Exodus: “Israel’s hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe.” We follow Christ because the eyes
of faith allow us to trust and hope in his saving acts, accomplished once in time for all people.
The choral selections today affirm this call to follow. “Regina Caeli” is a medieval prayer traditionally sung in the evening during Eastertime. This antiphon celebrates our mother Mary. We look to her just as we look to our earthly mothers—she’s “been there, done that.” She was the first disciple and we follow her lead. Spanish Baroque composer Juan
Francés de Iribarren (1699-1767) composed the music. Across the Atlantic, in the same century, William Billings (17461800) established himself as one of the first colonial American composers. A tanner by trade, he rode around New England by horseback, running itinerant “Singing Schools.” He commonly wrote “fuguing tunes”—relatively simple choral
pieces that contain moments where one part starts a new melody and the others follow. The fugue part of his 1787
“Easter Anthem” actually happens during a section of text that he added in 1795. At this moment, segments of the choir
enter progressively. Each part follows the initial lead, singing that human nature “took wing” only once it could mount
with Christ from the tomb. He has risen! So we follow.
Concert Series
Prayer for Vocations
Friday, May 1, 2015, 12:45 pm
First Friday Organ Recital
University of Houston Organ Students
and Faculty
Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 7:30 pm
Projections: Germany
A multi-media organ recital series
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 7:30 pm
Projections: Houston No Limits
A multi-media organ recital series
Dr. Crista Miller,
Co-Cathedral Director of Music
Dr. Crista Miller continues the PROJECTIONS series
in the coming months. These multimedia organ recitals feature Martin Pasi's Opus 19 pipe organ. This
massive Houston instrument boasting 5499 pipes is
designed to capably handle nearly 500 years of organ
repertoire from diverse countries. Live video of the
artist will be supplemented by projected artwork from
Houston museums, representing the countries and time
periods of the music. *This series is sponsored by Houston
Arts Alliance
God our Father, we thank you for calling men
and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as
priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond
generously and courageously to your call. May
our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. 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.
Prayers
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WELCOME ALL VISITORS to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart!
MASS INTENTIONS
Deceased †
Saturday
April 25
(Eng) 5:00 pm The Ocloo Baby
(Viet) 7:00 pm Phanxico Xavier †
Sunday
April 26
(Eng) 7:00 am For The People of the Parish
(Eng) 9:00 am Homero Gracia †
(Eng) 11:00 am Vic Johnson †
(Viet) 1:00 pm For Peace in the Family
(Eng) 5:30 pm Amelia Hernandez †
(Span) 7:30 pm Desiderio Perez
Monday
April 27
(Eng) 7:00 am Frank Garrett †
(Eng) 12:10 pm Aurora L. Chavez †
Tuesday
April 28
(Eng) 7:00 am Dr. Robert Fontana †
(Eng) 12:10 pm Bernadine & F.R. Pizzitola †
Wednesday
April 29
(Eng) 7:00 am Warren Andrew Cooper †
(Eng) 12:10 pm David C. Kar Negrini †
Thursday
April 30
(Eng) 7:00 am Zenny Swydnycky †
(Eng) 12:10 pm Rose McCabe Atchison †
Friday
May 1
(Eng) 7:00 am Fr. Malachy McBride OFM Cap†
(Eng) 12:10 pm Rose McCabe Atchison †
(Viet) 7:00 pm Phanxico Xavier †
Saturday
May 2
(Eng) 5:00 pm Marie E. Shannon †
(Viet) 7:00 pm Elizabeth Garza †
Sunday
May 3
(Eng) 7:00 am Frank Konieczny Jr. †
(Eng) 9:00 am Phillip Suarez †
(Eng) 11:00 am Jose Maria Alfredo Gonzalez
(Viet) 1:00 pm For Peace in the Family
(Eng) 5:30 pm The Garrett Family
(Span) 7:30 pm For The People of the Parish
READINGS for the COMING WEEK
Weekend’s readings are in the red hymnal: #1050
Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20
Friday:
Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14
Sunday:
Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24;
Jn 15:1-8
For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a
reflection: go to http://www.usccb.org/ Tab in on the day of
the month on the calendar noted as Daily Readings on the
right side of the main page.
PRAY for VOCATIONS DAILY
David Hust seminarian, from St. Ambrose.
Felipe Garza, a permanent diaconate candidate from
St. Thomas Church.
Trey Crespo, MS, from St. Helen Church.
Keep them in your daily prayers during the coming week as
well as praying for an increase in vocations in general.
Pray for those marrying; April 24 & 25
Christopher Irr & Regina Cagle
Marco Martinez & Andrea Chavez
PRAY for the DEAD
For the repose of the souls of Cardinal Francis E. George†,
retired archbishop of Chicago & president of the USCCB
(2007-2010); Frank Garrett †; father of Chris Garrett; Ame
Wightman † and Kun Seong Yoo †; father of John Yoo.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
—And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. —Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. —Amen.
PRAYER and FAREWELL to FATHER THU N. NGUYEN
We bless you, O God, and we praise your name.
In your merciful providence, you sent your Son into the world to free us from the bondage
of sin by His own blood and to enrich us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Before He returned, triumphant over death, to you, Father, He sent His apostles, the bearers of His love
and power, to proclaim the Gospel of life to all peoples. Lord, look kindly on your servant, Fr. Thu N. Nguyen. As Cardinal DiNardo sends him forth to Christ the Incarnate
Word Parish in southwest Houston as a messenger of the Gospel of Christ, marked with
the sign of the cross, so too we send him forth with our prayers.
Guide Fr. Thu N. Nguyen’s steps with your mighty arm and with the power of your grace,
strengthen him. Make his words the echo of Christ’s voice, so that those who hear them
may be drawn to obey the Gospel. Fill the heart of Fr. Thu N. Nguyen with the Holy Spirit, so that he may lead many to you, the Father of all, to sing your praises in your holy
Church. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE)
Family Connection
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION NEWS
If your child is due to celebrate the Sacrament of First Communion this year, then it is time to be serious about completing
the Home Lessons for First Holy Communion. At this time,
they are expected to have knowledge of their prayers. They
should also at this time ensure completion of Chapter 5&6 of
their Home Lessons. The catechists will be checking for completion of these lessons.
FIRST COMMUNION
Next week, the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
will be celebrating First Communion for the CCE
year 2014-2015. This will take place at the 5.00 pm
Saturday Mass. The Parish Community is invited to
be part of this joyous celebration of our 2nd grade
students as well as other students in our program.
We ask that prayers be offered on behalf of our students so that they remain united with Christ always.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION IN 2015
If you are a catholic school student in High School or
you know a catholic high school student desiring to
be confirmed in 2015, please note that confirmation
interviews are being scheduled at this time. Endeavor
to contact the DRE or Youth Minister to ensure that
you are interviewed as this is part of the process.
The Good Shepherd makes sacrifices for
the sheep not because it is required, but because it is a choice. That sounds a lot like parenting and the dynamics of a healthy family
life. Parents choose to make sacrifices for their
children out of love, not obligation. Christian
parents model and invite their children to
choose to make sacrifices for other family
members and for other people, acting out of
love rather than obligation.
When you gather as a family, invite each
family member to consider the attitude that
permeates their participation in family life.
Read a common examen, such as any of the
following: Do we do family chores cheerfully
and without having to be asked multiple times?
Do we gladly share with others? Do we willingly contribute to the family good when
asked? Read aloud today's Gospel, John 10:11
-18. Discuss together how the example of the
Good Shepherd might inspire your family life.
Invite each family member to make a renewed
commitment to one action/attitude to focus on
in the upcoming week that show that we will
choose to follow the example of the Good
Shepherd. Pray together that we will be able to
honor our commitment. Pray together Saint
Ignatius of Loyola's Prayer for Generosity.
SUNDAY QUIZ
1. Today is the ___________ Sunday of __________
2. What color is Father wearing today?
White Purple Red Blue Rose Black Green ________
3. Circle all the things Jesus is called in today’s first reading
(Acts 4; 8–12). Nazorean Rejected Stone Son of God Apostle
Baptist Cornerstone Christ Disciple Messiah _________
LAST DAY OF CCE 2014-2015
We do have CCE today. Today is the last day of
CCE for the year 2014-2015. We are taking registrations today for the 2015-2016 school year. Please endeavor to register your child.
4. From which Gospel is today’s reading taken?
Matthew Mark Luke John
5. What does Jesus call Himself in this reading?
Son of God The Good Shepherd The Savior Nothing
6. Who does Jesus say will abandon his ‘sheep’ at the first sign
Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE)
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Youth Ministry News
Youth Ministry Meeting will be next Sunday April 26th at 2:30pm on the second
floor. Please remember to invite a friend to this hour of prayer, fun and fellowship.
A few topics in the Agenda
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Hot Topic
Food, Fun and much more
Bring a Friend
A BIG THANK You!
We had an awesome retreat this past weekend with 28 youth attending and 10 youth from All Saints assisting in making the retreat
great! Thank you to all the youth who attended and especially the key volunteers: Danielle Knight, Anna Marie Hinojosa and Veronica Munoz. And to Nghi Nguyen for her leader ship in YM and par ticipation in the r etr eat. One last THANK YOU to
Joseph Blanco for leading the retreat—Hugs & Kisses for all your hard work! Parents we are also very appreciative of your generosity in providing dinner!!
Up Coming Events
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Calling all Graduating Seniors—we would like to recognize all graduating high school seniors. Please contact Stephanie Rocha with the following information: Your name, Name of High School, Plans after high school (college, work or etc.)
Archdiocese Youth Conference—Registration has opened for AYC. Please let me know if you are interested in attending this
exciting event! July 31st—August 2nd. I have a packet of information and forms I can email anyone interested in going.
Adult Faith Enrichment & Educational Opportunities
Reaching New Heights in Christian Meditation and Mysticism
One of the best kept secrets of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is our Christian Meditation ministry. This ministry is open to all
Christian adults seeking a deeper union with Christ through meditation. Guided by the World Community for Christian Meditation, a
group of adults gathers each Wednesday evening to silence their minds and hearts from the noisiness of life, and simply listen and be
present to Christ the Lord. Meetings begin with a brief spiritual reading, followed by quiet stillness for a specified period of time.
There are no registration fees, R.S.V.P’s, or supplies to order, and beginners are welcome.
It takes time to silence oneself and welcome rest in Christ’s presence. Even in the built in quiet moments of the Mass, many simply
cannot just be quiet and still. Sadder still, some confuse Christian Meditation with new-age practice, and look with skepticism at this
centuries old discipline. The Catechism says prayer is Christian insofar as it is communion with Christ and extends throughout the
Church, which is his Body. The life of prayer is the habit of being in the presence of the thrice-holy God and in communion
with him. CCC 2565 Chr istian Meditation seeks as its ultimate end, union with Chr ist.
It continues, “to the extent that we are humble and faithful, we discover in meditation the movements that stir the heart and we are
able to discern them. It is a question of acting truthfully in order to come into the light: “Lord, what do you want me to do?” Christians owe it to themselves to develop the desire to meditate regularly, lest they come to resemble the three kinds of soil in the parable
of the sower (Mk 4:4-7, 15-19). Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. These faculties are necessary in order to
deepen our convictions of faith, prompt the conversion of our heart, and strengthen our will to follow Christ. CCC 2705-2708
RETREAT ON CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM
May 1-3, 2015
Dominican Spirituality Center
6501 Almeda, Houston TX 77021
Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, OSB Cam, teacher, musician, and Prior of New Camaldoli Monastery in Big Sur California, will present a
retreat on Bede Griffiths, A bhishiktananda and the Universal Call to Contemplation.
Presented by The World Community for Christian Meditation, this retreat will focus on the teachings and spirituality of Bede Griffiths, OSB and Abhishiktananda (Henri Le Saux, OSB) who practiced Christian meditation while living in ashrams in Southern India.
The retreat will incorporate the best of Eastern philosophy and practice and Western spirituality, with focus on the new Christian
mysticism of the 21st century. It will include music, meditation, teaching, and discussion, concluding with Sunday liturgy. For more
information, please contact Claudia Morgan at 713.416.0671 or [email protected]. To register online
go to: wccm-usa.org/upcoming-events/.
Adult Sacrament Preparation
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Marriage Preparation:
Contact the parish at least six months prior to the desired wedding date to register for classes, and book your date. Out of
country weddings require eight months. Advance approval
required to begin classes.
R.C.I.A.: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
For adults interested in baptism, or full communion with the
Catholic Church, or baptized-only Catholics seeking full initiation, please contact the parish office.
Un-baptized, and Baptized-only Christians: 11/2—2 years
Sunday, May 3: Initial Couples
preparation or more. This includes baptized-only Catholics and
•
Sunday, May 17: Class B, Communication (no FOCCUS)
other baptized Christians with little/no formal instruction.
Location: Cathedral Centre. Please check White Board for
Baptized & well-formed: For non-Catholic Christians with a
room assignment each time.
formal, ongoing education in the Christian faith, the R.C.I.A.
provides an adapted process suited to their needs.
Time: Sign-in: 12:15-12:30/Class: 12:30-2:30p.m.
•
Marriage Guidelines: Visit www.sacr edhear thouston.or g,
then “Sacraments—Marriage.”
See the parish website under “Adult Ed - Becoming Catholic” to learn more about the process.
Adult Faith Enrichment & Educational Opportunities
That Man Is You!
Men! That Man Is You! The for mal TMIY
meetings have suspended for the summer. Join
us for informal faith gatherings at Avenue Grill, 1017 Houston
Avenue, beginning April 22—September. Bring a friend!
Contact Ruble or Jeffrey for meeting information.
When: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30a.m., Avenue Grill
Contact: Ruble Clark, r uble.clar k@gr eystone.bz or Jeffrey
Rice, r [email protected]
Christian Meditation
St. Robert Bellarmine Library
The Library is re-opened! We have a
whole new Scripture section, plus new
books in Theology, Liturgy, Philosophy,
and Church History!
Come “check-out” our new materials, and kick-start your
Lenten journey with a good spiritual book, or video!
Hours: Sundays, 9:00-1:00p.m., except holidays
Coming up in Adult Group Studies
Christian Meditation soothes a weary soul!
Come quiet your heart, and listen to the Lord.
All Christian adults welcome! No supplies,
RSVP’s, or experience needed!
Wednesday, Apr 29, 7:00p.m.—Come to the Table. Meetings offered in the home of Celina & Larry Monks, in Midtown. It’s not too late to join, or start your own small parish
group! Call Larry at 713-459-8009 or e-mail him for details at
To learn more, visit the website for The World Community for [email protected]
Christian Meditation at http://wccm.or g/home
Who: Chr istian Adults
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30p.m.
Where: Cathedr al Centr e Libr ar y
The Pope’s Corner
“Every baptized person is called to give witness,
with (his) words and life, that Jesus is risen, that
Jesus is alive and present among us.” The identity
and mission of the witness, Pope Francis said, is
summarized into three words: to see, to remember, and to recount.
Home Study Opportunities
Catholic Home Study Service: A fr ee, home study, sponsored by Missouri Knights of Columbus and Vincentian Fathers. For questions, or to order, http://www.amm.org/chss/
chss.asp
Free Catholic Online Faith Study: A variety of free courses
on Catholic teachings, using the Luke E. Hart series, and more.
Visit: http://online-catholic-course.excerptsofinri.com/
Understanding the Scriptures Podcast: A fr ee ser ies of podcasts covering the entire Bible, by Carson Weber. To learn
“The content of the Christian witness is not a theory, not an
ideology, or a complex system of precepts and prohibitions or a more visit: http://catholicboard.com/
moralism,” the pontiff said. Rather, “It is a message of salvaCatechism in a Year: This sour ce will send a daily, fr ee pastion, a concrete event, even a Person; it is Christ risen, living,
sage from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with reference
and only savior of everyone.” Vatican City, Apr 19, 2015 / 08:48 am
for further study. http://flocknote.com/catechism
(CNA/EWTN News)
CONTACT: Debbie Elizondo, Director of Adult Education, [email protected] or 713-659-1561
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STEWARDSHIP: Time, Talent and Treasure
Actual Collection:
Budgeted Collection:
Amount over Under):
Apr. 18/19
$33,764*
$34,650
($ 886)
Year to Date
$1,481,381
$1,455,825
$ 25,556
*Includes $8,207 from Faith Direct.
The Lord is risen! As Christ's disciples, we are called to go
forth and spread the good news of His Resurrection. Our
parish's many ministries are examples of how many of you
answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts of time
and talent, but also of financial help. Prayerfully consider
supporting Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with electronic
donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up online at
www.faithdirect.net using our church code TX363 or mail in
an enrollment form from the parish office.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak
All are invited to the 1 pm
Marian Procession followed
by Mass in Vietnamese on
Sunday, May 3rd here at the
Co-Cathedral.
Pray and Play
Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date
Saturday October 24th, 2015!
The Co-Cathedral Young Adults (CYA) is a gr oup that
seeks to grow in faith and fellowship. The group is open to anyone 21 and up. Everyone is welcome! For more information and
to receive our newsletters, please visit our Facebook page:
Facebook.com/CoCathedralYA or e-mail us at
[email protected].
Join CYA for these upcoming events:
May 1st – Fir st Fr iday Devotion at 8pm, Annunciation Catholic Church (1618 Texas Ave.).
May 9th – Painted Chur ches Tour , 8:00am-4:30pm. We’ll
carpool together from the Cathedral to tour some beautiful
churches in Schulenburg, Tx. E-mail Liz Morales at [email protected] for more information. Save the dates for
Theology on Tap in the Spring – May 21st.
Visit
www.facebook.com/ToTHouston or e-mail [email protected].
Quiz on Operational Expenses
at the Co-Cathedral
What is the annual cost for the 3 Cathedral Centre elevators
(Code inspections and maintenance contract)?
a) $7,767
b) $8,375
c) $9,470
d) $10,560
DSF mandatory goal: $131,000
Pledged: $106,326.26
Pledged under goal: $24,673
Paid so far: $70,760
Paid under goal: $60,239
MINISTRY SUPPORTED BY
The Office of Worship seeks to make liturgy the source of spiritual growth and development of the Church. This office serves
as a resource center for liturgical ministry materials, ministry
formation and consultation (especially with parish leaders regarding liturgical norms and practices). Workshop opportunities
are offered for the formation and training of liturgical leaders,
parish ministers and RCIA teams. Annual resources and other
formational materials are available through the office such as the
Summit and Fount newsletter and The Year of Grace for those
responsible for liturgical preparation.
Answer: c) $9,470
Vocation Prayer Box
Take home a Vocation Prayer Box for a week. Call & leave
your name & phone number so I can schedule you.
713-688-8099 Suzanne Donisi, Chair: Vocation Committee
Catholic Home Missions Appeal
this weekend
Funds collected in the annual appeal are given out as grants
from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB)
Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions. 44% of all dioceses and eparchies in the U.S. currently receive support
from the appeal. This year, Catholic Home Missions is giving out $8.45 million to dioceses in need. These grants will
help to cover the costs of basic and essential pastoral programs, such as evangelization, catechesis, seminary formation, and lay leadership training.
“The home missions require our attention every bit as much
as the missions abroad,” said Bishop Peter F. Christensen of
Superior, Wisconsin, chairman of the Subcommittee on
Catholic Home Missions. “Many Catholics don’t realize that
their neighbors in the next dioceses do not have access to the
same catechetical programs and Catholic schools that are
available in a wealthier, more populous diocese.” Grants
from the Catholic Home Missions Appeal help support 84
struggling dioceses and strengthen the Church here in the
United States. “Every donation to this collection will help
your neighbor to grow in his or her faith,” said Bishop
Christensen.
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Whether by a hot meal or an act of kindness –13,080 individuals
Were touched by a friend from Co-Cathedral and "By a friend thru Caritas Day"
Over 1,800 Volunteer Hours were given for Caritas Day
Saving our partner agencies $42,000 in expenses AND
An estimated $8,000 of financial and in kind donations,
helped us help others.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Outreach Ministry’s
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2015 Generosity & Impact Report
493 Volunteers reached out to improve the lives of others and made a huge impact in 3 short hours.
300 Pillow Cards with Sweet Words of Faith were placed on shelter pillows Easter Sunday
700 Cupcakes were baked and decorated for a local Catholic Soup Kitchen
164 Families received a Bean Soup Bag which will serve a family of (6) a healthy hot meal
121 Cozy Critters went to the homebound for their door/window jams to keep cold/hot air out
45 Homeless Children received a special Storybook Bag which included a healthy snack
160 Refugee Youth were given S’More Love Bags to remind them that they are loved
250 Brown Bag Lunches with 500 ham sandwiches were made for distribution to the homeless
134 Paper grocery bags were turned into inspirational pieces of art for food pantry distribution
257 Boo Boo Bunnies were made for children who have been rescued from abuse and neglect
75 Nursing Home Residents received 7 Days of Love and encouragement boxes
40 Homeless U.S. Veterans were provided a Saturday morning Brunch with Bingo
33 Women at risk received professional clothing for new job interviews
300 Snack packs were packaged for our homeless friends who come to us for help
550 Pet Food bags were prepared for delivery thru AniMeals on Wheels to homebound pets
320 Fun Slipper Socks were made for children undergoing treatment at an area hospital
700 individuals who live on the streets in Houston were cooked a hot meal in their time of need
6,364 hot meals (over 4,100 pounds of food) were prepared for the Kidz Café/Meals on Wheels
824 Pairs of donated shoes were cleaned, sized & packaged for those in need this Easter
22 Birthday Boxes were packed to provide children living in shelter or foster care with a Birthday
Volunteers assisted with a Beeping Egg Hunt for visually impaired children and their families
8 Women struggling with mental illness were provided with a Blessed Breakfast & Prayer Craft
69 Hope Totes were decorated/filled with hygiene essentials for survivors of Human Trafficking
58 Families were provided an Easter Meal Basket with groceries
117 Fleece Caps were made for Kids battling cancer and receiving chemotherapy
195 Breakfast-to-go Bags were made for families of terminally ill hospitalized children
223 pairs of new socks with snacks and essentials were packaged for day laborers and homeless
159 Shower & Shave Hygiene kits were prepared for a local day center for the homeless
132 “Easter” placemats were made for the elderly homebound for Meals on Wheels
400 Easter eggs were filled with words of encouragement & treats for patients at San Jose Clinic
6 Easter Blessing (Table) Cloths with works of art and inspiration were made for a local shelter
3 Survivors of Human Trafficking were moved to safe housing & provided new home essentials
1 Large Wooden Wheelchair Ramp was built to replace stairs at a home for a disabled senior
1 Intake Center for the homeless which serves 200 residents was given a facelift and painted
1 Community Garden was replanted, harvested and cleaned to serve those with mental illness
Runaway teens will be rescued from the streets by 8 community vans cleaned by our volunteers
Thanks to Guadalupe Catholic Radio – Listeners throughout Houston were able to learn about Caritas Day Service
to our Community thru Live Broadcast
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Outreach Ministry—Our Parish Network of Charity
A PRAYER FOR BABY GRACE
We know through Scripture that God wants us to pray
and we know through Faith that God answers all prayers.
Our Baby Grace Project begins this Mother’s Day
Make a pledge to Spiritually Adopt an unborn baby in danger of aborƟon
If you would like to be on the Baby Grace Planning Team, please contact Outreach Ministry.
This project is sponsored by our Parish Respect Life, Outreach and Gabriel Project Ministries.
May Flowers Project
Feed A Friend
Monthly Parish Food Drive
NEXT WEEKEND MAY 2-3
Pick up a brown bag food needs list in the Narthex
on your way out today
Try Our Virtual Food Basket Online
Visit our Outreach Page at
www.sacredhearthouston.org
Volunteers needed to surprise low
income seniors living in at
Pilgrims Place with a new Flower &
Vegetable Garden
Saturday May 2
9am—Noon
Family Friendly Project
Send your E-Waste to be E-Cycled!
Get rid of your E-Waste the right way
by sending it to a proper recycling
process and not into our landfills!
A tax receipt will be given
and your donation will
help create jobs for others!
WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
TELEVISIONS, LARGE APPLIANCES, LIGHT
BULBS, CAR/HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES &
INDUSTRIAL PRINTERS OR COPIERS
TODAY (SUNDAY)
8am to 3pm
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Cathedral Centre Loading Dock
1701 San Jacinto St. Houston 77002
Enter on Jefferson—Exit onto Pease
Drive Thru—Drop Off
Questions? [email protected] or Call 713-659-1561
4º Domingo de Pascua
Liturgia
“Yo soy el buen pastor. El buen pastor da la vida por sus
ovejas.”
Antífona de Entrada: Alabemos as Señor llenos de
gozo, porque la tierra está llena de su amor y palabra
hizo los cielos. Aleluya. (Psalm 66:1-2)
El Canto de Entrada: Vamos Cantando al Señor (#547)
Kyrie (Misa del Pueblo Inmigr ante, #26)
Gloria (Misa San J osé, #5)
Salmo Responsorial: La piedra que desecharon los
constructores es ahora la piedra angular. Aleluya.
El Canto de Ofertorio: Jesús, el Buen Pastor (#477)
Sanctus (Misa Melódica, #109)
Anunciamos Tu Muerte (Misa Melodica #110)
Amen (Misa Melódica, #111)
Agnus Dei (Misa Melódica, #112)
Antífono de Comunión: [Ego sum pastor bonus] Yo soy el
buen pastor, aleluya; Conozco a mis ovejas y las mías me
conocen, aleluya, aleluya. (Juan 10:14)
El Canto de Comunión: Clamo a Ti, Señor (#475)
Canto de Salida: Dios Es Amor (#631)
Anuncios
Venta de Tamales: Para recaudar fondos para la festividad de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, tendremos una venta de tamales
el día 10 de mayo. Cocinaremos tamales el día 9, empezando a
las 7 AM. Si desea ayudarnos, por favor de hablar con el Diacono Daniel después de la Misa.
Bautismo: Si desean que su niño reciba el sacramento del
bautismo, por favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial.
La Santa Biblia está en venta en la entr ada de la CoCatedral por $7.00.
Sacramentos para los Adultos: Aquellos adultos que desean
recibir el sacramento del Bautismo, Primera Comunión, Confirmación, o convalidación de su matrimonio civil: hablen con
el Diacono Daniel después de la Misa o dejen un mensaje para
él en la oficina parroquial.
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Ministerios Espirituales
Estudio Bíblico: Conozca al Señor mejor a través de nuestro
platica de Biblia, cada lunes a las 6 pm en la biblioteca del primer piso del Centro Catedral, conducido por el Diacono Daniel.
La Legión de María: Debajo del liderazgo de María, cultive su
relación con Cristo cada lunes a las 7:15 pm en la biblioteca del
primer piso del Centro Catedral, para rezar el santo rosario, reflexionar sobres las enseñanzas del Señor, y hacer planes para
servir al Señor.
Música Litúrgica
Denle gloria a Dios por medio de su voz, cantándole y alabándole, como miembros del coro. No necesitan experiencia, solo su
voluntad para alabarle con himnos hermosos al Señor. Ustedes
aprenderán a cantar música solemne para la Santa Misa. Practicamos cada domingo a las 6 de la tarde en el Centro Catedral. Si
están interesados, hablen con el Diacono Daniel después de la
Misa.
Palabras del Papa Francisco
Cristo Es Nuestra Vida
Hay una realidad que jamás debemos olvidar: la centralidad de
Cristo para cada uno de nosotros. Cuando comenzamos orar debemos situarse ante nuestro Señor Jesucristo, nuestro Creador y Salvador. Y esto nos lleva a nosotros a estar «descentrados», a tener
delante al «Cristo siempre mayor», », que nos lleva continuamente
fuera de nosotros mismos, nos lleva a una cierta kenosis, a salir del
«propio amor, querer e interés» . No está descontada la pregunta
para nosotros, para todos nosotros: ¿es Cristo el centro de mi vida?
¿Pongo verdaderamente a Cristo en el centro de mi vida? Porque
existe siempre la tentación de pensar que estamos nosotros en el
centro. Y cuando una persona se pone él mismo en el centro, y no
a Cristo, se equivoca. ¡Cristo es nuestra vida! A la centralidad de
Cristo le corresponde también la centralidad de la Iglesia: son dos
fuegos que no se pueden separar: yo no puedo seguir a Cristo más
que en la Iglesia y con la Iglesia. Y también en este caso nosotros,
no estamos en el centro; estamos, por así decirlo, «desplazados»,
estamos al servicio de Cristo y de la Iglesia, la Esposa de Cristo
nuestro Señor, que es nuestra Santa Madre Iglesia Jerárquica . Ser
hombres enraizados y fundados en la Iglesia: así nos quiere Jesús.
No puede haber caminos paralelos o aislados. Sí, caminos de investigación, caminos creativos, sí; esto es importante: ir hacia las
periferias, las muchas periferias. Para esto se requiere creatividad,
pero siempre en comunidad, en la Iglesia, con esta pertenencia que
nos da el valor para ir adelante. Servir a Cristo es amar a esta Iglesia concreta, y servirla con generosidad y espíritu de obediencia.
Cristo nuestro Señor, Rey eterno, llama a cada uno de nosotros
diciéndonos: «quien quisiere venir conmigo, ha de trabajar conmigo, porque siguiéndome en la pena, también me siga en la gloria»:
ser conquistado por Cristo para ofrecer a este Rey toda nuestra
persona y toda nuestra fatiga. Ante todo, nosotros somos un
pueblo que adora a Dios. Adoramos a Dios que es amor, que en
Jesucristo se entregó a sí mismo por nosotros, se entregó en la
cruz para expiar nuestros pecados y por el poder de este amor
resucitó de la muerte y vive en su Iglesia. Nosotros no tenemos
otro Dios fuera de este. Cuando la adoración del Señor es
sustituida por la adoración del dinero, se abre el camino al
pecado, Nosotros cristianos no queremos adorar nada ni a nadie
en este mundo salvo a Jesucristo. Caminar con Él y detrás de
Él, tratando de poner en práctica su mandamiento: «Como yo
os he amado, amaos también unos a otros» (Jn 13, 34). El
pueblo que adora a Dios es el pueblo que camina en la caridad.