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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

“Living Our Timeless Catholic Faith in a Contemporary World”

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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS:

Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ……………………………………….tavila@stjta.com Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………..ezproducts@sbcglobal.net Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Paula Willis)…………………………………………………………..pj_willis@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (Joel Santa Cruz) …………el_winnie@sbcglobal.net El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)…….jpsalm91@yahoo.com Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………...stjamesffn@gmail.com Grupo de Oración: (Maria Esther Alvarez) Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba) Respect Life: (Deacon Rene Ramon)………………….dcnramon@stjta.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Be y Frey)…………………………………...bobet1426@yahoo.com

PARISH INFORMATION NEWCOMERS: A warm welcome to you. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you would like to become a regis-tered member of our parish family, please pick up a registra on form locate on either side of the doors. If you wish, you may stop the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org. We will be hap-py to assist you in any way. INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby bap-

zed here at St. James. For informa on concerning Bap sm, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in mes of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick, please con-tact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or a er mass. He will be glad to assist you. MARRIAGE: Congratula ons on your upcoming marriage. The church wishes to assist you in preparing for this important sacrament. Couples should contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacrament or please visit our website at STJTA.org. RCIA: The church welcomes you as a son or daughter. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you are interested in becoming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit It is our our website at STJTA.org. It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Misa en español) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Friday of each month: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

CLERGY

Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 csamperi@stjta.com Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 dcnray@stjta.com Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 dcnalfonso@stjta.com Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 dcnpaul@stjta.com Deacon Rene Ramon Ext. 115 dcnramon@stjta.com Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 dcnart@stjta.com

PASTORAL STAFF Don Nguyen, Director of Music Ext. 123 dnguyen@stjta.com Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com

THE PEOPLE ON THE PRAYER LIST

Hilario Tello, Carl Wrobel, Esther Clas, Lauren de Luna McDonald, Anne e Failla, Ma hew Noonan, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Joe Trevino, Jimmy Arnold, Gary Grant, Felipe Cavazos, Mary Consford, Keylee Humphreys, Pierce Counts, Laura Counts, Angela Ganucci, Jennifer, Rose Marie Gatchel, Donna St. Clair, Hai Nguyen, John Lyke, Moises Woods, Andrea Duran, Hannah Henry, Raymond & Michelle Vera Jr., Pat Schultz, Zeny Naguit, Gail Nevlud, Mary Ahr, Erin Musick, Yolanda Deleon, Moone, Don Casper, Florine Gates, Lisa Henry, Saul Mar nez, David Salazar, Geraldine Hvizdos, Denise Fayard, Laura Lopez, Imelda Aucoin, Rosa Serrato, Rosa Henry, Gus Sivcoski, Albert & Sylvia Rivera, Albert Medina, Gary Mokry, Bobby Landry, Jim Fayard Wayne & Fara Isaacs Family, Liz Treybig, Arnold Alvarez, Richard Rob-bins, Butch Moore, Celia Oviedo, Ron Brown, George Lopez, Nicole M. Hendrix, Velma Sanchez, Edward Sanchez, Raquel Peresa Ragan, Carol Kea ng, Marissa Fernandez, Maria Mondragon, Fernanda Mondragon.

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THE 22nd SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY, AUG 30 22nd SUNDAYof ORDINARY TIME 7:30 a.m. Mass - Ramona Solarte + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Lea Barreda + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. Misa (Español) - Simon Mora + 1:00 p.m. St. Phillip of Jesus Church Grupo Divina Misericordia ______________________________________ MONDAY, AUGUST 31 8:00 a.m. Rosary 6:45 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting (JP II Room) 7:00 p.m. Adoration ________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Jimmy Aguilar + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring Timers (Parish Hall) 6:00 p.m. RCIA - Children (Apostle Room) ________________________________________________________WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 ***CONFESSIONS WILL NOT BE HEARD TODAY*** 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Tony Rodriguez + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (St. James Room) 12:00 p.m. Rosary Makers (St. James Room) 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Night (Parish Hall) _____________________________________ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 St. Gregory the Great 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Int. Jared & Abigail Galindo 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (St. James Rm) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Committee Meeting ________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 First Friday 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass – Int. Elliot & Madisonne Broughton 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. First Friday Adoration _____________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. Infant Baptism Classes (Apostle Room) 8:00 a.m. Infant Baptism Classes Spanish (St. James Rm) 3:30 p.m. Confessions (South Confessional) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Michael Perrotta +

ACTIVITIESTHISWEEK St. James presents:

SPOTLIGHT ON ROME NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2015

YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO GO TO ROME!

Day 5 - November 7, 2015

The day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore the city. Rome is a fascinating city with many remarkable mu-seums such as Capitoline Museums or Villa Borghese. You may decide to explore the Capuchin Crypt be-neath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione, containing the skeletons of approximately 4,000 friars. Perhaps you will choose to learn the secrets of Roman cooking by partaking in an optional cooking class.

Keep watching the Bulletin for more info on this once in a lifetime trip.

For more information contact:

Father Charles Samperi at (281)353-5053

Adult and Family Faith Forma on Preparing for the World Mee ng of Families with

Pope Francis This week, we continue our reflection on one of the ten themes from the Love Is Our Mission preparato-ry text for this event to help deepen your under-standing of the Church’s teachings on the family. All Love Bears Fruit: Regardless of whether or not we are called to marriage, every life created by God is meant to be fruitful and to trust in God, and to treat those we meet with love, mercy, patience, generosity, and service. Reflect and Act: How am I being “fruitful” in the world by sharing God’s love through marriage, the single life, or a vocation to the priesthood or religious life?

For more informa on, visit www.worldmee ng2015.org

***PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th THERE WILL ALSO BE NO ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT THAT DAY. THANK YOU. ***

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

DSF 2015 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…” Parish Goal for 2015: $87,000.00 Amount Paid: $64,030.42 Amount Pledged: $78,768.30 # of participants: 290 % paid at: 73.60% Report date: 8/24/2015

—-STEWARDSHIP

READINGSTHISWEEK

30 Sunday DT4:1-2,6-8;PS 15:2-5;JAS 1:17-18, 21B-22, 27 MK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 31 Monday 1 THES 4:13-18; PS 96:1 & 3, 4-5, 11-13; LK 4:16-30 SEPTEMBER 1 Tuesday 1 THES 5:1-6, 9-11; PS 27:1, 4, 13-14; LK 4:31-37 2 Wednesday COL 1:1-8; PS 52:10, 11; LK 4:38-44 3 Thursday COL 1:9-14; PS 98:2-6; LK 5:1-11 4 Friday COL 1:15-20; PS 100:1B-5; LK 5:33-39 5 Saturday COL 1:21-23; PS 54:3-4, 6 & 8; LK 6:1-5

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OUR GIFTS TO GOD Thank you for your generous stewardship

Week ending August 23, 2015

Regular Collection (247 envelopes) $10,707.12 Mailed in contributions: $ 5,245.21 Online Giving: 8/17-23/2015 $ 2,242.62 Total: $18,194.95 Attendance: 2114

SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Debt Reduction 5th Sunday: Social Ministry

Gospel Activity of the Week for Families

As a family, choose a way to put faith into action this week. Ask each

family member to offer suggestions. Each member chooses one

action for this week.

Join your fellow parishioners in this new parish reading group as we study the best-selling book, The

Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, by Ma hew Kelly.

Mondays, 9-10am (9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12,

10/19, 10/26) Mee ng will be held in the Saint

James Room Small group study led by David Dziena,

Adult Faith Forma on Coordinator Fee: 10.00 (one copy of book included)

Call the parish office at (281) 353-5053 to register.

NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS

Beginning Wed., September 16, 10 a.m. - 11:30

a.m. Join us each Wednesday morning in the St.

James Room as we study the entire Bible as the

inspired word of God from a cultural, historical,

and geographic perspective. No fee required.

Call Dana Fayard, 281-382-8379 for more info.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AT ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE

On First Fridays we are blessed with Adoration from 8:30am-6pm. This is a great gift and wonderful opportuni-ty to be with Jesus. He is present: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity! Take a moment and ask yourself: Do you want to love Jesus more? Do you want to give Him thanks? Do you want to learn to pray to Jesus? Do you want to bring your all to Jesus? Please take part in this wonderful gift of Eucharistic Ado-ration! Spending time with Jesus in Adoration builds a stronger intimate relationship with Him. All you have to do is look at Him in the small white host and He simply showers you with grace! On the week-end of September 26th & 27th, we will have a sign-up table available in the Narthex. Please take a moment after each Mass to come and ask questions about this wonderful devotion. We will have information packets available for you. Pray and consider asking the Holy Spirit if you are the one Jesus is calling to spend an hour with Him each First Friday. There are openings every hour from 8:30am-6pm and the afternoon hours are very much in need of your presence. Will you answer His call? - Bob and Linda Siurek 281-288-6844 OR email us: siurek70@sbcglobal.net

22ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

—-DIOCESAN NEWS

Faith Formation News ***Faith Formation Registration has begun for the 2015-2016 school year. Please stop by the office (Mon.—

Thurs. 9-5) to register your children.*** For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124)

Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): Jackie Brown - jbrown@stjta.com CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: David Dziena – ddziena@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: A.J. Bituin – ajbituin@stjta.com

Youth Ministry News

HighSchoolYouthNights:AllparishionersinHighSchoolarewelcometoattendouryouthnightseachWednesdayfrom7:30-9pmintheparishhall.Joinusfordinner,activities,andfellowship.Bringafriend!UpcomingmeetingsareSep-tember2,9,16,and23.JuniorHighYouthNights:AllparishionersinJuniorHighSchoolarewelcometojoinourJuniorHighyouthnights.Comeforfood,games,andfun.Upcomingmeetingsarefrom7-8:30pmonSeptember9and23intheJPIIRoom(behindthechurchbuilding).Special Events:(SeniorHighStudents)MainEvent,Shenandoah:Saturday,September12from10am-1pm.(JuniorandSeniorHighStudents)MarchoftheSurvivingYouth"BORNTOLOVE”: Saturday October 10th at the Catholic Charisma c Center, Houston. A bus will be depar ng from St. James (tenta vely set for 7:30am)

Will resume for rehears-al on Wednesday, Sep-tember 9th, at 6:30 pm.

Bring Your Marriage into the Church--Are you wishing to bring your civil marriage into the Church? The Church offers an opportunity to convalidate (bless) your civil marriage and restore your rela onship to the Church. You are invited to a end an informa on mee ng to see what might be required in your par cular marital circumstance. All ques ons will be answered. There will be an opportunity to discuss your par cular circumstances in private. Fr. Charlie and Dea-con Ray will be available the weekend of September 26 and 27 in the St. James Room following all Masses.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

Grupo de Oracion Jesus Vida Eterna; le invitan al

re ro de Nueva Vida; Fechas: 26 y 27 de Sep embre 2015 Sabado de 8 - 5

pm /Domingo 8-4 pm Habra cuidado de ninos. Ofrenda: $10 por adul-

to. Almuerzo incluido los dos dias. Parish Hall / Iglesia Saint James. No faltes...

SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2015 “VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO…” Meta de la parroquia 2015: $87,000.00 Pagado: $64,030.42 Promesa: $78,768.30 # de participantes: 290 % pagado: 73.60% Fecha: 8/24/2015

—–MINISTERIO HISPANO

(Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones)

Fin de Semana del 23 de augusto 2015

Colecta Regular (247 sobres) $ 10,707.12 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 5,245.21 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 2,242.62 Total: $ 18,194.95 Asistencia: 2114

SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA: 1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda

5o domingo: MInisterio Social .

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22do domingo del tiempo ordinario Actividad de la Semana

En familia, elijan una manera de poner en prác-

tica la fe esta semana. Pida a cada miembro que haga propuestas. Cada uno elige una ac-ción para esta semana.

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