Pray for Peace ~ & Remember in your Prayers — Recuerda en sus oraciones

Ruth Broughton, Donald Turner, Natividad Reyes, Dora Meraz, Francisco Tovar, Sara Duran, Mike Bohannon, Gaspar Diosdado, Guille

Benitez, Mary Escobedo, Joseph Torres, Melissa Moody, Sara Duran, Sergio Aguirre, Vangelis Basaldua, Christine Nunez, Angelina T

Rodriguez, Santiago Betancourt, Mary Ann Grant, Rhonda Hill, Natalia Trevino, Homer Montelongo, Mike Montelongo, Ricardo de la

O, Sr. & Jr, Joanne Stagg, Bob Titus, Grady Layton, Marshall Wallace, Miguel Rocha, Julie Kasparzak, Tammy Lee, Mary Sparkman,

Jose Garcia, Pauline Barten, Joyce Gholson, Al Clausen, Jose Valles, Dominic Leong, Betty Finn, Linda Seiler, Steve Watts, Anastacio

Gutierrez, M/M Elimon, Olga Nino, Delfina Gonzalez, Darlene & William Cruse, Mary Alice Rendon, Jhon Schexnider, Laura Redford,

Valentino Henson, Alice Engler, Martin Rodriguez, Jr.

(Please notify the church office when someone can be removed from the list)

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Planning has begun for the Spring Festival, but the committee is

looking for additional new volunteers to serve on the committee.

If you would like to be part of the planning stage of the festival,

please join the team on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Par-

ish Life Center Conference Room.

Los planes ya comenzaron del festival de primavera , y estamos

buscando. voluntarios que en verdad amen, a su Iglesia Para ayu-

dar en el Comité del festival con nuevas ideas para organizar el

próximo festival si tu deseo es ayudar a tu Iglesia te esperamos

los miércoles de 7 pm a 9 pm en el parish life center. PLC para

información en la oficina de la Iglesia 713-473-9484.

Spring Festival—April 30, 2017

The committee of the festival of Saint Pius V would like to invite you to the Saint Valentine's Dinner and Dance, on Saturday February 11, 2017 in the Saint Pius V cafeteria. Dinner is from 6:30pm - 8pm and the Dance from 8pm - 12am. Prices are $15 per ticket which includes the Dinner and Dance, ages 12 or younger are free. *Free photo in the purchase of 2 tickets, will be taken from 6:30pm - 8pm.

Come to the dance!

El comité Del festival te invita a Cena-baile De San Valentín El 11 De Febrero en la cafetería la comida De 6:30pm - 8pm y baile 8pm / 12am. El costo es $15 comida incluida niños menores De 12 años son gratis. Foto familiar gratis en la compra De 2 boletos. Se venderá comida para los niños.

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Plans for the Festival are being made—April 30th 2017 from 11am until 7pm

1st Prize—2017 Chevy Equinox LS plus $10,000 Gift Card

2nd Prize — $4,000 Gift Card

3rd Prize — $2,000 Gift Card

4th Prize—55” HD T.V.

5th Prize 14” Notebook

6th Prize—Tool Set

Pick up your tickets to purchase or sell to family and friends—the seller of the 1st prize

ticket wins a $500.00 gift card.

A big thank you to all the ticket sponsors!

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 29, 2017

Find the Missal (Ordinary of the Mass) at 150 in Oramos

Cantando/We Pray in Song

First Reading Zep 2:3; 3:12-13

Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who have

observed his law; seek justice, seek humility; perhaps you

may be sheltered on the day of the LORD's anger. But I will

leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly,

who shall take refuge in the name of the LORD: the remnant

of Israel. They shall do no wrong and speak no lies; nor shall

there be found in their mouths a deceitful tongue; they shall

pasture and couch their flocks with none to disturb them.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 146 R. Blessed are the poor in spirit;

the kingdom of heaven is theirs!

Second Reading 1 Cor 1:26-31

Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters. Not many of

you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful,

not many were of noble birth. Rather, God chose the foolish

of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the

world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and

despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce

to nothing those who are something, so that no human being

might boast before God. It is due to him that you are in Christ

Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, as well as

righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, so that, as it is

written, "Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord."

Gospel Mt 5:1-12a When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and

after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to

teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is

the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they

will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit

the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for

righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the

merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean

of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who

are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and

persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely

because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be

great in heaven."

El Misal (Ordinario de la Misa) esta en Oramos Cantando/

We Pray in Song a Partir de 150

Primera lectura Sof 2, 3; 3, 12-13 Busquen al Señor, ustedes los humildes de la tierra, los que

cumplen los mandamientos de Dios. Busquen la justicia,

busquen la humildad. Quizá puedan así quedar a cubierto el día

de la ira del Señor. "Aquel día, dice el Señor, yo dejaré en

medio de ti, pueblo mío, un puñado de gente pobre y humilde.

Este resto de Israel confiará en el nombre del Señor. No

cometerá maldades ni dirá mentiras; no se hallará en su boca

una lengua embustera. Permanecerán tranquilos y descansarán

sin que nadie los moleste".

Salmo Responsorial Salmo 145 R. Dichosos los pobres de

espíritu, porque de ellos es el Reino de los cielos.

Segunda lectura 1 Co 1, 26-31

Hermanos: Consideren que entre ustedes, los que han sido

llamados por Dios, no hay muchos sabios, ni muchos

poderosos, ni muchos nobles, según los criterios humanos.

Pues Dios ha elegido a los ignorantes de este mundo, para

humillar a los sabios; a los débiles del mundo, para avergonzar

a los fuertes; a los insignificantes y despreciados del mundo, es

decir, a los que no valen nada, para reducir a la nada a los que

valen; de manera que nadie pueda presumir delante de Dios.

En efecto, por obra de Dios, ustedes están injertados en Cristo

Jesús, a quien Dios hizo nuestra sabiduría, nuestra justicia,

nuestra santificación y nuestra redención. Por lo tanto, como

dice la Escritura: El que se gloría, que se gloríe en el Señor.

Evangelio Mt 5, 1-12a En aquel tiempo, cuando Jesús vio a la muchedumbre, subió al

monte y se sentó. Entonces se le acercaron sus discípulos.

Enseguida comenzó a enseñarles, hablándoles así: "Dichosos

los pobres de espíritu, porque de ellos es el Reino de los cielos.

Dichosos los que lloran, porque serán consolados. Dichosos los

sufridos, porque heredarán la tierra. Dichosos los que tienen

hambre y sed de justicia, porque serán saciados. Dichosos los

misericordiosos, porque obtendrán misericordia. Dichosos los

limpios de corazón, porque verán a Dios. Dichosos los que

trabajan por la paz, porque se les llamará hijos de Dios.

Dichosos los perseguidos por causa de la justicia, porque de

ellos es el Reino de los cielos. Dichosos serán ustedes cuando

los injurien, los persigan y digan cosas falsas de ustedes por

causa mía. Alégrense y salten de contento, porque su premio

será grande en los cielos".

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ST. PIUS V WOMENS CLUB—2017 CALENDAR

Thursday, Feb 9 Monthly meeting. 10:00 AM, Parish Life Center Meeting Room.

Thursday, Mar 9 Monthly meeting.10:00 AM, Parish Life Center Meeting Room.

Tuesday, Mar 14 Day Retreat at Villa de Matel. Carpool from St. Pius V, 9:00 AM.

Thursday, Mar 23 Bus trip to Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House, Lunch in Galveston...

Leaving St. Pius at 9:15 AM.

Thursday, Apr13 Monthly meeting.10:00 AM, Parish Life Center Meeting Room.

Thursday, May 11 Meeting and end of year party. Installation of Officers 10:30 AM, Golden Corral.

Faith Commitment Contribution Weekly Contributions for church Support

Weekend of 1/22/17

Total Collection $ 14386.88 $ 2277.72

Budgeted 1st Collection: $16,000.00

$ 2800.00

$ 1119.00

$ 2036.00

$ 2018.00

$ 3054.00

$ 1877.00

$ 1482.88

5:30pm

7:00pm

8:00am

10am

12noon

1:30pm

7:00pm

$ 183.00

$ 211.72

$ 295.00

$ 371.00

$ 489.00

$ 286.00

$ 442.00

Mass time Collection PSM

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Faith Formation (FF) Office (CCE) —> 713-473-9484 <— Oficina de Formación de Fe (catecismo) Mary Kay Wallace (x 317) – MKWallacespv@gmail.com; Felícitas Palacios (x 304) – palaciosfstpiusv@gmail.com;

Office Hours: 9 am – 2 pm, Mon. – Thurs.

Question of the Week – ¡Pregunta de la Semana!

Blessed Are We (Matthew 5:1-12) —

Felices somos nosotros (Mateo 5:1-12)

Adults/Adultos: When you heard the Beatitudes announced today, which one struck you most strongly? – ¿Cuando oísteis las Bienaventuranzas anunciadas hoy, ¿cuál os llamó más fuertemente? Children/ Niños: Who is welcome in the reign of God? Who would you like to tell about the reign of God? – ¿Quiénes son bienvenidos en el reino de Dios?¿A quién te gustaría contarle acerca del reino de Dios?

Upcoming 2nd Collections:

Jan 29 — Bishops Fund for

Latin America

Feb 5 — DSF 2017 Sunday

Feb 12— Parish Social Ministry

Feb 19— Property Fund

Attention, Adults: If you are not confirmed, and you attend Mass regularly, NOW is the time to reg-

ister – Confirmation will be celebrated the weekend of Pentecost (6/3-4/17). Come to the

Office of Faith Formation to register.

Atención, Adultos: ¿Está Ud. confirmado? Si no, ¡el tiempo de inscribirse para el sa-

cramento es AHORA! La Confirmación va a celebrarse el fin de semana de Pentecostés

(el 3-4 de Junio). Venga a la Oficina de Formación de Fe para inscribirse.

Youth in Grades 6, 7 & 8 & Parents: Do you believe in Bible miracles? What do they mean to us

today? – You are invited to the 2017 Archdiocesan Junior High Youth Rally, Fantastic Miracles and

Where to Find Them – Sat., 2/25, 2017, 10:30 am–9 pm. Sts. Simon and Jude Parish (The Wood-

lands) will host presentations, service opportunities, workshops, prayer times, and more. Fee: $40

before 1/30, limited space. VIRTUS-trained chaperones are needed – contact Mary Kay, or your

child’s catechist, to register or for more information.

Jóvenes de Grados 6, 7 & 8 y sus Padres: ¿Creen en los milagros de la Biblia? ¿Qué significan para nosotros hoy? – Se le

invita al Jr. High Rally Arquidiocesano, Milagros fantásticos y Dónde Encontrarlos – el Sáb. 25 de Febrero, 10:30 am–9 pm. La

parroquia de Santos Simón y Judas (en The Woodlands) presentará charlas, oportunidades de servicio, talleres, tiempos de oración y

más. Cuota: $40 antes de 1/30, espacio limitado. Se necesitan chaperones con entrenamiento de VIRTUS – favor de ponerse en

contacto con Mary Kay, o el catequista de su joven, para inscripción, o más información.

FAMILIES – Find activities and information on today’s Gospel at “Sunday Connection” below.

PADRES DE FAMILIAS – Para actividades y información (inglés) sobre el Evangelio de hoy, vea al sitio web – http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/

NEXT Sun.’s Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 // El Evangelio del Dom. PRÓXIMO: Mateo 5:13-16

IMPORTANT!

There ARE classes THIS Sun.

1/29/17.

¡IMPORTANTE! – HABRÁ

clases de Formacion de Fe

ESTE Dom., 29 de Enero.

Diocesan Services Fund 2016—Congratulations—St Pius made its goal of $60,000—

Thank you to all who contributed. DSF 2017 begins next weekend, February 5th and once again our goal is $60,000. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge at Mass next weekend. If

you did not receive a pledge envelope from the Archdiocese recently, please pick up one of the DSF envelopes from the pew and make your pledge.

Fondos de Servicios Diocesanos 2016 –Felicidades – San Pío cumplió su meta de $60,000 –

Gracias por su contribución. DSF 2017 empieza la semana que entra, 5 de febrero, y otra vez nuestra meta es $60,000. Por favor, en oración, considere hacer una promesa de contri-

buir durante la misa del fin de semana que entra. Si no ha recibido su sobre para prometer una contribución, tome uno de las bancas y haga su promesa.

Mass Intention Schedule for this Week

Saturday, January 28—St. Thomas Aquinas 8:00 a.m. — Ricardo Rodriguez † 5:30 p.m. — Frank & Julia Seiler † 7:00 p.m. — Encarnacion Cantarero †

Sunday, January 29—4th Sunday in Ordinary time 8:00 a.m. — For the People of the Parish 10:00 a.m. — Joseph Roussa † 12:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention 1:30 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Monday, January 30—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — James John †

Tuesday, January 31—St John Bosco, Priest 8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Wednesday, February 1—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Thursday, February 2—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Friday, February 3—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Quentin Blake †

Saturday, February 4—St. Thomas Aquinas 8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention 5:30 p.m. — Brenda Alcala † 7:00 p.m. — Gisela Rosa †

Scripture Study in English—meets on THURSDAY EVENINGS at 7pm in the Parish Life Center Living room...Join us any time.

Readings for the week of 1/30/17

Monday: Heb 11: 32-40; Mk 5: 1-20

Tuesday: Heb 12: 1-4; Mk 5: 21-43

Wednesday: Heb 12: 4-7, 11-15; Mk 6: 1-6

Thursday: Mal 3: 1-4; Heb 2: 14-18; Lk 2: 22-32

Friday: Heb 13: 1-8; Mk 6: 14-29

Saturday: Heb 13: 15-17, 20-21; Mk 6: 30-34

Sunday: Is 58: 7-10; 1 Cor 2: 1-5; Mt 5: 13-16

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St. Pius V Catholic Church YOUNG ADULT GROUP

We welcome young adults from the ages of 18 to 30 years old, single or married to join us. We meet in the PLC Meet-

ing Room. For more info or questions, contact us at 832-790-8521

or at the social media outlets below: facebook.com/SPVYAM

Instagram and Snapchat — spvyam Upcoming meeting dates and events: February 7th: Agape: Unconditional Love

February 21st: Catholic Jeopardy

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Blessings are called “sacramentals” because they prepare

us to receive the grace of the sacraments and help

us to grow to be more like Christ (see Catechism of the

Catholic Church, no. 1670).

These blessings are drawn from the Church’s liturgy

and from the Book of Blessings. They consist of

prayer, Scripture, and sometimes a special ritual sign

(see Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1668).

People are accustomed to seeing bishops, priests,

and deacons blessing objects or persons in the name

of the Church. Indeed, “the more a blessing concerns

ecclesial and sacramental life, the more is its administration

reserved to the ordained ministry” (Catechism

of the Catholic Church, no. 1669), often with the participation

of the local parish community gathered in

prayer. Whenever an ordained minister is present, he

should be called upon to give the blessing.

However, there are other blessings, like the ones

contained in [Catholic Household Blessings and

Prayers], that can be prayed by anyone who has been

baptized, “in virtue of the universal priesthood, a

dignity they possess because of their baptism and

confirmation” (Book of Blessings, no. 18). The blessings

given by laypersons in this book are exercised because

of their special office, such as parents on behalf of

their children. continued —>

Right after telling his disciples to “love your enemies,

do good to those who hate you,” Jesus instructs

them to “bless those who curse you, pray for those

who mistreat you” (Lk 6:28). St. Paul echoes the Lord’s

command when he exhorts the Romans to “bless

those who persecute [you], bless and do not curse

them” (Rom 12:14). St. Peter urges that each time

we are on the receiving end of evil, we should return

“a blessing, because to this you were called, that you

might inherit a blessing” (1 Pt 3:9).

This is why the Catechism of the Catholic Church

tells us that “every baptized person is called to be a

‘blessing,’ and to bless” (no. 1669; see Gn 12:2; Lk 6:28;

Rom 12:14; 1 Pt 3:9).

Like the Lord into whom they have been baptized,

parents should bless and pray for their children. Each

one of us should remember the sick and those who

suffer. Each time we gather around the family table,

we should bless God and the food he has given us. On

special occasions, we will observe the traditions of the

season, sanctifying by prayer and blessing all the seasons

of grace that God has given to us.

Blessings