The Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed
(All Souls' Day)
Todos los Fieles Difuntos
2 de Noviembre de 2014
November 2, 2014
“All Souls Day” by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
26777 Glen Loch Drive. The Woodlands, Texas 77381-2921
PHONE: (281) 367-9885 FAX: (281) 367-9888 www.ssjwoodlands.com
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Saturday Evening
Sábado Misa en Español:
Sunday
Monday and Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
05:00 pm
07:00 pm
07:30 am
09:30 am
11:30 am
05:45 pm
08:30 am
08:30 am & 07:00 pm
08:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday in English:
06—06:30 pm & 07:30—08:00 pm
Sábado Confesión en Español: 10—10:30 am
Saturday in English:
04—04:30 pm
Clergy
Pastor:
Rev. Patrick Garrett [email protected]
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Mathew Thottiyil, M.S.F.S. [email protected]
Deacons:
Tony Catania
[email protected]
John Charnisky
[email protected]
C.J. Mangano
[email protected]
Joe Mignogna
[email protected]
Sid Sandiford
[email protected]
Michael Schmidt
[email protected]
Sacrament of Baptism:
Please complete the RSVP form on our website: www.ssjwoodlands.com/baptism.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Please set an appointment with Priest or Deacon six months in advance of setting your date.
Administration & Communications
Faith Direct Total - October
Weekly Offertory - 10/5/2014
Weekly Offertory - 10/12/2014
Weekly Offertory - 10/19/2014
Propagation of Faith Special Collection
Weekly Offertory - 10/26/2014
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
$
$
$
$
$
$
24,529.00
27,013.06
29,776.36
28,449.69
7,891.76
25,695.97
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Welcome to Sts. Simon and Jude! During this fall
period, we especially want to welcome all visitors.
We thank everyone for their patience as we expand
our parking lot and facilities. You can avoid the rush
of getting out of the parking lot by joining us for
Fellowship after the Masses.
If you are not yet registered as a member of our
parish family, I ask that you take the time to
complete the registration form located in the parish
office and or on our website
www.ssjwoodlands.com.
I look forward to visiting
with you and your family.
God Bless,
Fr. Pat Garrett, Pastor
PARISH STAFF
Director of Administration
Deacon Dominic Romaguera,
[email protected]
Director of Communications
Madelaine Kuns-Bruschini,
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation
Nannette Coons, [email protected]
Director of Worship
Rick Reed, [email protected]
Plant Manager
Deacon Mike Mort, [email protected]
Coordinator of Adult Ministry & Enrichment
Judy Bitowf, [email protected]
Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry &
Enrichment
Kristen Wise, [email protected]
Coordinator of Family and Children Ministry &
Enrichment
Sonya Thibert, [email protected]
Coordinator of RCIA
Judy Lawyer, [email protected]
Administration Coordinator
Jean Stanley, [email protected]
Pastor’s Assistant
Alyssa Minchew, [email protected]
With the arrival of autumn, I'd like to invite you to join Faith
Direct, our parish's electronic eGiving program. Our to-do lists
can get lengthy this back-to-school season, but Faith Direct's
eGiving program will give you one less thing to remember each
week - no more envelopes to find and checks to write before
you go to Mass. Enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and
use our church code, TX565, or pick up an enrollment form from
the parish office to get started!
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Heinson, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Linda Zakrzewski, [email protected]
Receptionist
Maria Villarreal, [email protected]
Thank you for your prayerful support of Sts. Simon & Jude!
BULLETIN DEADLINES
Discover All Of Our Parish Happenings!
Commissions, Groups & Parish Organizations,
find them on our Social Networking Site! Text:
‘SIMON’ to 84576 flocknote.com/STSJ.
Email your requests every Monday by 5:00 p.m. to
Jennifer Heinson at [email protected].
Please Note: Deadline is 11 days prior to the
weekend publication date.
Administration & Communications
Want to join the choir for
Sts. Simon & Jude
Midnight Mass?
Rehearsals are starting very soon!
Contact Rick Reed
for more information and a schedule!
THE SPECIAL COLLECTION ON NOVEMBER 23, 2014
FOR THE CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT (CCHD) NEEDS YOUR HELP.
CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the
United States by funding organizations that help people
help themselves. With the tradition of improving
education, housing situations, and economic
development, CCHD continues to make a positive
impact on communities nationwide. Your contribution
will defend human dignity and help those
living on the margins of our society.
Please give to the CCHD Collection.
November 27—December 7
As we have done in the past, we will be collecting New Items
to go to:
♥ Assigned families from Interfaith
♥ Interfaith gift for seniors
♥ PACN (Pregnancy Assistance Center North)
♥ Birthright
♥ The Woodlands Fire Station
To learn more please visit
www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.
For Interfaith, our goal is to provide each child in the family
with 3 gifts (1 large & 2 small) and parents with 1 gift each.
For seniors, we will provide 2 gifts to each.
The Gulf Coast Blood Center
will be at our parish on
Sunday, November 16, 2014,
8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
ANGEL TREE TAG INFORMATION:
Numbered family unit, boy or a girl, their age and items
requested.
General items: Toys, clothing, baby item, wrapping paper,
cash to help buy missing gifts (Gift cards Maximum of
$25.00 per card.)
Donations will be received in the Coach & in Rooms 3 & 4
in the Old Education Building.
Please bring a photo ID.
Please contact Glennie Hofferek if you have any questions
at 281-367-4665 or [email protected].
RETURN OF GIFTS:
Unwrapped Gifts “Please do not wrap!” (Parents wrap gifts
as their part of participation in the program)
Attach the Angel Tree Tag to the OUTSIDE OF THE GIFT
(It helps us identify who the gift is for)
Return gifts by Sunday, December 7. We will be collecting
the gifts in the Narthex, and in Rooms 1 & 2 following each
Mass, the weekends of November 29 and December 6 & 7.
Or to the Oﬃce from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MondayFriday).
Please do not take gifts to the Rectory or leave overnight!
SOUND TECHS NEEDED
We are looking for additional sound techs to staff the sound mixer
at all Masses. Our goal is to have at least 3 people per Mass time
so that we can rotate and have good coverage.
Training is fairly simple, the board is easy to learn!
Contact Rick Reed in the parish office for more information.
If you cannot find a gift, return the tag early. We may be
able to locate the gift in the Houston area.
Sadly, each year some tags are taken (with the best of
intentions) but the items are not returned! Therefore, Our
plea is: if you will be away or do not have the time to shop,
please do not take a tag.
ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILIES YOU ARE HELPING,
GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A SAFE BLESSED
CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Worship & Sacraments
If you have a loved one who is homebound
or lives in a health or nursing facility
and is in need of receiving
Holy Communion,
please call the parish
office at 281-367-9885.
COME AND EXPLORE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION!
Spiritual direction is increasingly sought by people today who desire to
have a deeper relationship with God. The gift of spiritual direction is the
process of deepening your relationship with God. It is a privileged time and
place to confidentially reflect upon this relationship in the company of a
trusted person, always keeping in mind that the Holy Spirit is the true
director. These meetings can be helpful during those times when God
seems distant, as well as when you are keenly aware of God's presence in
your life.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS
Pam Proctor, 281-367-2482, [email protected],
Candy Muse, 936-273-2533, [email protected],
Carolyn Pace, 936-242-1247.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, November 3
8:30 a.m. - Lorraine Rogers -†
Tuesday, November 4
8:30 a.m. - Joy Worley -SI
Wednesday, November 5
8:30 a.m. - Shadlen Knight –SI
7:00 p.m. - Geralod Savant -†
Thursday, November 6
8:30 a.m. - Alene Worley -SI
Friday, November 7
8:30 a.m. - Alene & Aliyah Contreras –SI
Saturday, November 8
8:30 a.m. - Selwyn Rebello -†
5:00 p.m. - Katherine Collins-†
7:00 p.m. - The People of Sts. Simon and Jude
Sunday, November 9
7:30 a.m. - Charles Giardina -†
9:30 a.m. - Charlotte Hofferek -†
11:30 a.m. - Katherine Collins -†
5:45 p.m. - The People of Sts. Simon and Jude -†
(†) Deceased (SI) Special Intention
One of these weekends might be the
perfect chance for you to participate in this
great retreat experience!
Learn more at actshouston.org.

Nov. 13-16 - Women's ACTS Retreat in English,
St. Justin Martyr in Houston

Nov. 13-16 - Men's ACTS Retreat in English,
St. Cyril of Alexandria, Houston

Nov. 13-16 - Women’s ACTS Retreat in Spanish,
St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal, Texas City

Nov. 20-23 - Men’s ACTS Retreat in Spanish,
St. Leo the Great, Houston
Please keep the Men of SSJ and STAOP in your prayers as they
make their retreat this month!
SSJ CLOW is now offered at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30
a.m. Masses, for children 1st—4th grade. The children
are called and dismissed after the Opening Prayer.
The leader (a trained lector) and parent volunteers
escort the children to Rooms 1 & 2. They return to
join the community at the end of the homily.
VIRTUS training is mandatory for all volunteers.
SAVE THE DATE
Parish Advent Prayer “The Three Comings of Christ”
WHEN:
WHERE:
SPEAKER:
Tuesday, December 9
Domec Hall
Sister Mary Guido, RC,
Ministry Coordinator of the
Cenacle Retreat House
PROGRAM TIME: 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
After 8:30 a.m. Mass, light breakfast
refreshments will be served.
INVITE A FRIEND, OPEN TO ALL!
Worship & Sacraments
Hispanic Ministry
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
(All Souls' Day); Daylight Saving Time ends;
National Vocation Awareness Week
Monday:
Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time;
St. Martin de Porres
Tuesday:
St. Charles Borromeo; Election Day
Friday:
First Friday
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
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LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Todos los Fieles Difuntos;
Retrase el reloj una hora;
Semana para Promover las Vocaciones
Lunes:
Trigésima Primera Semana del Tiempo Ordinario;
San Martín de Porres
Martes:
San Carlos Borromeo; Día de elecciones
Viernes:
Primer Viernes
Sábado:
Santa María Virgen
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday:
Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33
Thursday:
Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10
Friday:
Phil 3:17 -- 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8
Saturday:
Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15
Sunday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13- 22
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Fil 2:1-4; Sal 131 (130):1bcde-3; Lc 14:12-14
Martes:
Fil 2:5-11; Sal 22 (21):26b-32; Lc 14:15-24
Miércoles:
Fil 2:12-18; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Lc 14:25-33
Jueves:
Fil 3:3-8a; Sal 105 (104):2-7; Lc 15:1-10
Viernes:
Fil 3:17 -- 4:1; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 16:1-8
Sábado:
Fil 4:10-19; Sal 112 (111):1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9;
Lc 16:9-15
Domingo:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
BRINGING YOUR MARRIAGE INTO THE CHURCH
Are you wishing to bring your civil marriage into the Church? Are
you or your spouse previously married and in need of
information on a possible annulment? The Church offers an
opportunity to Convalidate (Bless) your current marriage and
restore your relationship to the Church. You are invited to
attend an Information Meeting, hosted by Deacon Joe, the third
Sunday of every month, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass in Rooms 3
& 4.
en Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Parish
Exposition and
Adoration
Every
Wednesday
following
8:30 a.m. Mass
to 6:45 p.m. in
the Chapel.
Hispanic Ministry
Education & Enrichment
Es un programa de evangelización y renovación formado por
pequeños grupos que se reúnen en torno a un líder para orar,
escuchar y reflexionar la Palabra de Dios en un ambiente
fraternal, logrando vincular su fe con la vida diaria.
¡Ven y Veras!
INFORMACIÓN: Gabriela Cadena de Azcarate,
(832) 257-8796 or [email protected].
YOU MAY JOIN AT ANYTIME! DON’T HESITATE TO GET
INTO A NEW EXCITING MINISTRY!
ARISE Together in Christ™ is a pastoral offering for evangelization and spiritual renewal that, over five seasons, unfolds the standards of
Christ as they apply to all areas of life. Its scripturally grounded content emphasizes people living in good relationship with one
another as they make concrete applications of the Gospels to their life situations.
If you have not joined a home-based community and would like to participate, campus scripture study groups will be using the ARISE
materials during the next few weeks. You are welcome to join a group at any time, and study books will be available for $8.00 each.
Sessions on campus:
 SUNDAY MORNING, Domec Family Center, Room 9, 8:45—10:30 a.m. (pot luck hospitality).
 MONDAY EVENING, Domec Family Center, Room 9, 7:00—9:00 p.m. (hospitality at 6:30 p.m.).
 TUESDAY MORNING, Outside Classrooms 3 & 4, 9:15—11:15 a.m. (pot luck hospitality).
REGISTER by visiting the Parish Office Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Contact Judy Bitowf for more information at [email protected].
Education & Enrichment
YOUTH MINISTRY
In addition to CCE, Sts. Simon and Jude offers exciting
Youth Groups and Scripture Studies that go beyond the
classroom for students in grades 7th through 12th. The
groups and scripture studies meet every week CCE is in
session.
From in depth discussions on how to live your faith
outside of the Sanctuary walls, as well as coping
strategies to handle everyday stress through God’s
Grace, to fellowship, praise and worship, the Youth
Group and Scripture Studies have something for
everyone!
J.A.M. Jesus and Me Scripture Study
J.A.M is for students in 9th-12th grade and
meets Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Building
following 7:00 p.m. Mass. Parents are invited to attend!
High School Youth Group
Sundays at 2:30—3:00 p.m. in the Youth Building, for
students in 9th-12th grade.
Holy Grounds
Sundays 3:30—4:00 p.m. in Domec Hall for students
in 7th—12th grade. Enjoy a coffee-house atmosphere,
fellowship praise and worship.
Contact: Kristen Wise, [email protected].
INFANT BAPTISM
Infant Baptism, in the Catholic tradition, is a Sacrament
of Initiation. This means parents or guardians are
introducing their child to a faith community and asking
that community to welcome that child. As a parish
community, we want you to prayerfully consider your
decision and to learn as much as you can about the
awesome responsibility you are considering.
Are you ready to make the commitment to actively
participate in the faith you are choosing for your child?
If your answer is YES, please go to our parish website:
www.ssjwoodlands.com/baptism and fill out the RSVP
form and someone will contact you to begin the Baptism
process.
Family & Parish Life
WEEKLY PARISH CALENDAR\
Monday, November 3
08:00 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
08:30 a.m.
Daily Mass
09:00 a.m.
Rosary Group
12:30 p.m.
Bridge Group
05:30 p.m.
AHG Meeting
05:30 p.m.
AHG Troop Meeting
06:30 p.m.
Men’s ACTS Meeting
07:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts - Troop 204
07:00 p.m.
St. Vincent DePaul
07:30 p.m.
Venturing Crew
Chapel
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
FC: 10
FC: 12, 14-15
OEB: 3 & 4
OEB: 1 & 2
FC: 12,14—15
FC: 16
FC: 13
Tuesday, November 4
08:00 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
08:30 a.m.
Daily Mass
09:00 a.m.
Rosary Group
09:00 a.m.
Lovelighters
09:30 a.m.
Scripture Study
10:00 a.m.
Prayer & Life Workshop
07:00 p.m.
Camera Club
07:00 p.m.
FTCM
07:00 p.m.
Vocations Discussion Group
Chapel
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Domec Hall
OEB: 3 & 4
FC: 5
FC: 5
OEB: 3 & 4
Youth Building
Wednesday, November 5
08:00 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
Chapel
08:30 a.m.
Daily Mass
Sanctuary
08:30 a.m.
BOL-IEW Writing Class
OEB: 1 & 2
09:00 a.m.
Exposition and Adoration
Chapel
09:00 a.m.
Homeschool - Divine Mercy Coop FC: 11—15
10:00 a.m.
MYC Meeting
Nursery
10:00 a.m.
Spanish Scripture Study
OEB: 3 & 4
02:00 p.m.
Liturgy Meeting
Conference Room
04:00 p.m.
CCE PreK—4
Family Center
05:15 p.m.
CCE Pizza Night
Domec Hall
06:30 p.m.
CCE K—6
Family Center
06:30 p.m.
Men’s ACTS Meeting
OEB: 1
07:00 p.m.
Evening Mass
Sanctuary
07:45 p.m.
JAM Scripture Study
Youth Building
07:45 p.m.
Ad Altare Dei
Conf. Room
07:45 p.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel
07:45 p.m.
Choir Practice
Sanctuary
Thursday, November 6
08:00 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
08:30 a.m.
Daily Mass
09:00 a.m.
Rosary Group
09:30 a.m.
Legion of Mary
10:00 a.m.
Rainbows & Roses
06:30 p.m.
Community Meal
07:00 p.m.
RCIA Gold
07:00 p.m.
Disciples of Jesus & Mary
07:00 p.m.
Pastoral Council Meeting
07:00 p.m.
Rainbows & Roses
07:30 p.m.
Rosary Group
Chapel
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
FC: 5
FC: 9
Domec Hall
Domec Hall
FC: 8
Conf. Room
FC: 9
Chapel
Friday, November 7
06:30 a.m.
Watchmen Breakfast
08:00 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
08:30 a.m.
Mass
09:00 a.m.
First Friday Adoration
09:00 a.m.
Homeschool Group
09:00 a.m.
Spanish Scripture Study
09:00 a.m.
Rosary Group
09:30 a.m.
International Friends
02:00 p.m.
BOL–History Alive
04:30 p.m.
Girl Scouts Troop 11873
FC: 10
Chapel
Sanctuary
Sanctuaary
FC: 5-6, 8-9
OEB: 3 & 4
Sanctuary
Domec Hall
OEB: 1 &2
FC: 8
Saturday, November 8
08:00 a.m.
Liturgy of the Hours
08:30 a.m.
Mass
09:30 a.m.
Reconciliation Retreat 2
05:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass
07:00 p.m.
Spanish Vigil Mass
Chapel
Sanctuary
Family Center
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sunday, November 9
07:30 a.m.
Mass
Sanctuary
09:30 a.m.
Mass Tiny Catholics
Sanctuary/Nursery
09:30 a.m.
RCIA Family Session YR 2
FC: 8
09:30 a.m.
RCIA Gold Group
FC: 5
11:30 a.m.
Mass
Sanctuary
02:30 p.m.
High School Scripture Study
Youth Building
03:30 p.m.
Holy Grounds
Domec Hall
(Junior High School Scripture Study)
04:00 p.m.
CCE 7—12 Grades
Family Center
05:45 p.m.
Mass
Sanctuary
Children’s Liturgy of the Word in OEB 1-2 at 9:30 & 11:30 Masses
FC = Family Center
Domec Hall= Large Meeting Space in Family Center
OEB = Outside Education Building
LOVELIGHTERS
Senior citizens of all faiths come enjoy food, fun, fellowship, and
BINGO! Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at
9:00 a.m. in Domec Hall.
Contact: Winnie Trahan at 936-273-2532.
$2.50 per person for pizza, cookie and beverage
Once a month Fr. Pat will join us for a Q&A session.
A Question Box will be out each week for you to ask questions
of faith and anything you are wondering about!
Pizza with Fr. Pat
November 5th
December 3rd
January 7th
February 4th
April 8th
Family & Parish Life
SOCIAL SINGLE SENIORS!
You are invited to our meeting on the 3rd Sunday of
each Month 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. OEB: Room 3 & 4.
For more information, please contact:
Carla McSherry at 757-390-8786,
[email protected] or
Dave Parsons at 281-357-0954,
[email protected].
We welcome and offer friendship to people
(parish & non-parish members) from all
countries and give opportunities to learn about
American and foreign cultures.
We meet on the first Friday of each month from
9:30 a.m. until about Noon in Domec Hall from September to May.
Our next meeting will be on November 7, 2014.
Please contact: Erika Bondy-Prattat at [email protected] or
Elly Hard at [email protected] for more information.
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
This play group meets every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in
the Nursery. Parents are invited with their child to come
and enjoy fellowship and fun. If you have any questions,
you may contact Louisa Ackley at 713-876-9589
or to receive information on events, please
sign up through flocknote.
Service & Outreach
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus are the largest International Catholic
men’s fraternal organization dedicated to promoting the ideals
of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in a family oriented
environment.
If you want more information about joining
this great organization, please contact
Rich Eimer at 936-827-0146 or
email [email protected].
BOY SCOUTS WORKING ON OUR PARISH
COURTYARD ENHANCEMENTS!
Chris Pritchard from Troop 895 has installed the refurbished
Stations of the Cross in our courtyard and they look amazing!
Chris repaired, sanded, stained and varnished each station and
added a plaque stating the significance of each step of Jesus'
journey to his crucifixion. He also planted a Boxwood tree,
Holly bush and Crown of Thorns cactus at each station.
Thanks, Chris!
Cameron Goulden from Troop 204 will be constructing a fire pit
for his Eagle Project. This pit will be located in the courtyard
patio and is to be used for burning of the palms for Ash
Wednesday and the Easter Fire. His design calls for a fire pit
36” in diameter, 18-24” tall, with a firebrick interior. Cameron
is interested in talking to those who are
familiar with masonry. Construction is set
for Saturday, November 15-16. If you
would like to help Cameron with his
Eagle Scout Project, please contact
him by email at [email protected].
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
ATTENTION PARISH FAMILY!
We would love it if you could help our Tiny
Catholics in the nursery at 9:30 Mass on Sundays. All volunteers
must be VIRTUS trained. This is also a great opportunity for our
teens to help as well! Two adults and one teen would make
a great volunteer team!
Contact Teri Guinn at [email protected] for details.
Registration is required to attend! RSVP online at
http://www.ssjwoodlands.com/tiny-catholics/.
WME is designed to deepen and enrich
the joys that a couple share together,
whether they have been married for only
a short time or for many years. This is
a special weekend for just the two of
you to improve communication and
regain your closeness.
The LAST scheduled weekend this year will be
November 9-11, 2014.
Find out more or sign up at www.houstonme.org
or call (713) 482-1791.
Service & Outreach
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED TO SERVE AS
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION TO
THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND.
OUR SHELVES ARE BARE! We need your help in making this
Catholic Charity succeed in providing service to all those in need
or affected by poverty!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OUTREACH MINISTRY
We are seeking volunteers interested in growing through
discipleship by providing Eucharist to our brothers and sisters
without the means to receive on their own. This is an amazing
and transformative ministry, don’t miss out!
PANTRY LIST
Canned ham
Canned chicken
Side dishes (Hamburger Helper, etc.)
Canned soup
Boxed pudding
Laundry detergent
Please join us every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Our
meetings are held in Domec Hall in Room 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Please email our conference here at [email protected] for
additional information.
What is the time commitment like? The time is flexible, we ask
each volunteer to keep a goal of 1-2 hours a month. You are
welcome to add on more, if you are able.
What are the particulars of service? Ideally, we would like the
volunteer to commit to one designated home/hospital/living
facility at a time. Unless otherwise specified, the volunteer will
become a part of a larger ‘team’ serving the same location.
Do I need training? Yes, like all liturgical areas of the Church,
you will need to be trained as an Extraordinary Minster of Holy
Communion.
“Charity” by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
PRISON MINISTRY
“Remember those in prison, as though in prison with them,”
Hebrews 13:3.
Volunteers needed in following areas: Scripture study and RCIA
Religious services, including Reconciliation and Eucharist
Correspondence, Promoting the development and understanding
of Restorative Justice, Retreats, After-care for parolees and
those released, and Death Penalty awareness.
“And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit You?
And Jesus answered them. Truly, I say to you, as you did it to
one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.”
Matthew 25: 39-40.
Contact: Christina Olaguer, 281-466-2335, [email protected].
Where would I serve? Below is a list of facilities in which we
are in need of Ministers as well as the number for additional
volunteers needed:
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Hermann Memorial Hospital (25)
Woodlands Healthcare Center
Nursing Home (19)
Area of Personal Care/Assisted Living Homes (10)
Area Rehab Hospitals (5)
Homebound Parishioners (20)
Broadmoor at Creekside Park (120
Brookdale Place (30) particularly on Sunday
Cooperwood Apartments (21)
The Forum (7)
The Village on the Woodlands Waterway (9)
If you would like more information on how to help, please
contact Jim Burkett at 281-367-1651 or [email protected].
Service & Outreach
TAKE A FRIEND TO MASS
Do you want to make new friends?
Would you like to give a ride
to parishioners who are
homebound for Saturday or
Sunday Mass?
Families, singles, and seniors are all welcome!
We need persons or families who can volunteer one or two
times a month. Please do not hesitate to take advantage of this
ministry! All persons unable to get to Sunday Mass on their own,
may call or email us! We will try to accommodate transportation
to whatever Mass you prefer, whether it be on Saturday Evening
or Sunday!
To volunteer or request a ride, please contact: Katherine Baxter
at 713-257-0213 or [email protected].
PRO-LIFE NEWS
Annual Pro-Life Christmas Card Sale to benefit
Birthright and PACN.
Sale will take place
after all weekend Masses,
November 8th and 9th at
Church exits. Package of 10
cards for $6.00 cash or make checks
payable to "Sts. Simon & Jude.”
Thank You for your support!
Blessings,
Joan Prochaska, SSJ Pro-Life Ministry
936.273.1619, [email protected].
RAINBOWS & ROSES
Offering prayer, hope and guidance to those who have suffered
the loss of a loved one. We invite anyone interested to come.
The next Rainbow and Roses meeting will be held November 6
and 20 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Domec Hall, Room 9.
Rainbows and Roses recognizes the first anniversary of the
passing of the following parish member:
♥ GeraldineMcDonald 11/29/2013
♥ Margaret Loretta Brown 11/27/2013
♥ William Kalkman 11/20/2013
For information regarding Rainbows & Roses, please contact:
Jim Burkett, 281-367-1651, [email protected] or
Tommy Zievert, 281-681-1149, [email protected].
Join our group on Flocknote:
https://uno.flocknote.com/list/108632.
THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MINISTRY IS GEARING UP FOR
ITS SECOND HOME BUILD IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAINT
ANTHONY OF PADUA. Again this year, the home will
be built in the Cedar Creek subdivision in Conroe,
under the direction of Montgomery County Habitat
for Humanity. The homeowner has already been
identified, the lot has been selected, and the house
plans have been completed.
The two Catholic parishes will raise the funds to
finance the construction of the home, a total of
$55,000. For Saints Simon & Jude, there will be a
second collection on the weekend of November 8-9.
After all the masses, parishioners will be able to
sign one of several wall studs that will be used in
the construction of the home, and have any
questions answered. We also invite parishioners 18
years of age and older to volunteer to construct the
home. Generally, the work days will be alternate
Saturdays each month, depending on the weather
and other construction activity. Youth 14-17 may
help if accompanied by an adult.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE BUILD, AND THANK YOU
FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Questions may be directed to David Vogt, (832) 928-7112.
Around the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ADULT SINGLES MINISTRY
(ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA)
Circle of Friends is a volunteer group dedicated
to supporting individuals through personal
fellowship, educational events and fun
activities. Membership is open to all adults who
are single, widowed, divorced or separated. This
ministry is not a dating service. Although
members are not discouraged from dating, it is
not the primary purpose of this ministry. People
from other Parishes and Faiths are invited to
participate with the group in its activities.
COF events occur on an ongoing basis, please
drop in at our webpage http://staoptw.org.
Follow the path once on the website to locate
the Circle of Friends Page: >Pastoral Life
>Fellowship >Ministries >Circle of Friends for
details of events.
NOVEMBER MAJOR EVENTS
Showboat Drive-in Theater, Greet, Mass and
Meal at St. Anthony’s, Thanksgiving Dinner, and
Turkey Burner Hike.
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NORTH HOUSTON THEOLOGY ON TAP
FALL SERIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS
6:00 P.M. | DECEMBER 4
Join us for our fall series of Theology on Tap:
This series will be hosted by the one and only
Michael Gormely. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for
dinner and drinks at Goose’s Acre, 21 Waterway
Ave #140, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The
speaker will begin at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to stop
by anytime throughout the night. See you there!
Contact Kathleen at 423-863-4819,
[email protected].
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DISCOVER SUBIACO ACADEMY
Subiaco Academy, a Catholic, Benedictine
boarding/day college prep school for boys
grades 7—12, in western Arkansas (East of Fort
Smith), is offering the opportunity for
prospective students and parents to visit and
experience Subiaco. A Shadow Day is scheduled
for Friday, November 21, 2014. Families can
register for the Shadow Day or schedule a visit
at another time by contacting 800-364-7824 or
[email protected]. The events are FREE of
Charge, including meals and overnight
accommodations. For more information, visit
our website www.subiacoacademy.us.
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SING BEAUTIFUL NEW ENGLISH GREGORIAN CHANT
Chant unites our voice and soul in the full,
conscious and active participation in the new
English Liturgy. St. Basil’s School of Gregorian
Chant invites you to a Short Course in Gregorian
Chant for beginners and the experienced. Come
and learn to sing the timeless prayer of the
Church four Saturday mornings starting
November 1 through November 22, in the
beautiful Chapel of St. Basil at the University of
St. Thomas, Houston, Texas.
For program registration and tuition visit our
website: www.GregorianChantSchool.org or
contact Lowell A. Davis: 281 –855 –2358.
LIVING COVENANT IN A CONTRACT WORLD
DECEMBER 5-7, 2014
Cameron Retreat Center at St. Dominic’s
MARRIED COUPLES
Give yourselves an early Christmas gift as you
deepen your marriage relationship and your
spirituality at a weekend retreat for married
couples. Living Covenant in a Contract World is
offered December 5-7 (Frida evening to Sunday
afternoon) at the Cameron Retreat Center at
St. Dominic’s Archdiocesan Center.
Presenters are Fr. Bruce Noble and Joe and
Cinda DeVet. Call Lupe at Family Life,
713-741-8720 for questions or to sign up.
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VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION
All veterans are invited to a Mass and reception
on Veterans Day, Tuesday,
November 11, 2014 at St. Edward’s
Catholic Church. The ceremony
will begin at 8:00am at the
flagpole, followed by Mass and a
reception in the Parish Life Center.
“Thank You”. We appreciate your service!
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JP2CYAM
ALL YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-39 ARE WELCOME!
Join other young adults from the North Houston
Parishes for weekly events in Spring and the
Woodlands. Our mission is to encourage
Catholic Young Adults to grow in their faith and
live balanced lives, by
participating in spiritual, service,
physical, and social events. We
have Bible Studies, Theology on
Tap, Theology of the Body,
Ultimate Frisbee/Kickball/
Softball, holy hours, happy hours,
camping trips, service projects,
and more!
To find out more about our
events and to get involved please
email [email protected],
call Dagny at 832.338.0123, or
check out our facebook page
“jp2Cyam.”
ST. AGNES ACADEMY
A Catholic Preparatory School
St. Agnes Academy invites prospective students
and families to attend their open house that will
take place Wednesday November 5 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Agnes is an all-girl Catholic college
preparatory high school located at 9000 Bellaire
Blvd. in southwest Houston.
Learn more at st-agnes.org.
Please contact Maddy Echols with any questions
at 713.219.5411 or [email protected].
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KNIGHTS OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Attention, single Catholic men 18-30: The
Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of
consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering
reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite
you to discern your vocation at their House of
Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most
Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama.
Learn more: knights.org.
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