St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas 281-391-4758

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5356 11th St, Katy, TX 77493

October 13, 2019 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

281-391- 4758 www.st-bart.org

October 13, 2019

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Welcome 281-391-4758

Welcome! ¡Bienvenido!  

. . . to a very friendly and enthusiastic parish!

If you have been attending Mass here, we would like to welcome you as a member. We encourage you to introduce yourself to our pastor, Fr. Christopher Plant, our parochial vicar, Fr. Ricardo Arriola, or one of our deacons after Mass.

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Pastoral and Liturgy Deacon William C. Wagner, Pastoral Assistant, ext. 411

Deacon Rolando J. Garcia, Dir. of Hispanic Ministries, ext. 445 Deacon Fred Dinges, Director of Liturgy, ext. 426 Deacon Gordon Robertson Sr. Lucy Ezeobi, Liturgy & Pastoral Care Asst., ext. 461 Sr. Fortune Ezeugo, Dir. of the Office of Social Concerns, ext. 405 Sr. Raphaella Ikeazota, Office of Outreach Coordinator, ext. 431

Sr. Maureen Nwajiobi, Marriage Preparation Coordinator, ext. 449 Isaac De Los Santos, Director of Music, ext. 413 Ryan Berger, Liturgy Assistant Christopher Meyer, Seminarian, ext. 424

Parish Office Carmen Valdez, Business Manager, ext. 412 Soyla Hernandez, Receptionist, ext. 428 Elida Villarreal, Afternoon Receptionist ext. 428 Laura Matre, Resident Volunteer Diana Sanchez, Pastor’s Secretary, ext. 410 Maggie Lopez, Facility Coordinator, ext. 422 Mary Abrams, Director of Stewardship, ext. 468 Pam Felcman, Director of Communications, ext. 418 Janice Romero, Contribution Records, ext. 463 Patty Herrera, Sacramental Secretary, ext. 420 Jamie Williams, Bookkeeper, ext. 464 Jaime Baltazar, Maintenance Coordinator, ext. 499 Julio Reyes, Maintenance Assistant Ben Janecek, Groundskeeper

Parish office hours

8:30 am — 5:00 pm

Religious Education & Youth Ministry Cindy Smolik, Dir. of Evangelization and Catechesis, ext. 432 Dan Guido, Director of Religious Education, ext. 436 Suzanne Perez, Director of Youth Ministry, ext. 435 Laura Rodriguez, Youth Aide, ext. 438 Nellie Aguilera, Religious Ed. Secretary, ext. 425 Joan Summers, Dir. of Adult Faith Formation, ext. 437

St. Bartholomew Preschool Rose Stornello, Director, ext. 440

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, Katy, Texas 281-391-4758

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H H F F Sunday, October 13, 8 am—7 pm in the

Family Life Center

S The parish office will be closed Tuesday, October 15, until 4:30 pm so that the staff can enjoy a day

of prayer.

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6:30 am at the Blessed Virgin Mary in the church courtyard.

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St. Bart’s is hosting a blood drive October 20,

from 8 am to 3 pm in the Youth Building.

Come give the gift of life. Your donation can save 3 lives!!

U T Monday, October 28 at 7:00 pm in the church

It is important that all ushers receive periodic training so that they can stay up-to-date on changes within the

ministry and grow in their ability to serve our parishioners and visitors. All current ushers who were

unable to attend the training sessions in September now have one more opportunity for training and should

make plans to attend!

Holy Day of Obligation A S ’ D

V : T , O 31

7:00 pm Bilingual Mass D : F , N 1

English: 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 pm, 5:30 pm Spanish: 7:00 pm

The parish office will be closed on Friday, November 1. There will be no Bingo this evening.

Events and Announcements SUNDAY, October 13 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am Happy Hearts Fall Fest — FLC 8:15 am Scripture study meeting — Parish Hall 2:30 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — REC 202, 203, 207 6:30 pm CCE Classes — FLC 6:30 pm Confirmation Class 2019 — Youth Building MONDAY, October 14 St. Callistus I; Columbus Day

9:00 am Evangelio San Marcos - Estudio Bíblico — FLC salón 203 10:30 am Happy Hearts Meeting — Parish Hall 6:00 pm Joyful Noise Children’s Choir — FLC room 209 6:30 pm Conquest meeting — FLC rooms 223, 224 6:30 pm Hispanic Young Adults meeting — Youth Building 6:30 pm MFCC — Etapa #2-3 — FLC salón 207 7:00 pm Juntas de Grupo Oración — FLC salón 201 7:00 pm Men’s ACTS Meeting — T-15, T-16 7:00 pm Legión de María (Adultos) — FLC conference 7:00 pm Ministros de Eucaristía — FLC auditorium, salón 204 7:00 pm SOE—Emaús Mujeres — Salón Parroquial 8:00 pm English as a second language — FLC room 205, 206

TUESDAY, October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus Staff day of prayer—parish office is closed until 4:30 pm 6:00 pm Bells Choir — FLC room 209 6:00 pm Grief Share Meeting — FLC conference room 6:00 pm Youth Ministry — Junior High Youth — Youth Building 6:30 pm Walk in His Spirit — FLC 6:30 pm Liturgy meeting — FLC auditorium 6:30 pm MFCC — Etapa #1 — FLC salón 206 7:00 pm Legion of Mary — FLC room 204 7:00 pm Catholic Scripture study — FLC room 207 7:00 pm Schola Choir — FLC room 209 7:00 pm Vocations Committee — FLC room 203 8:00 pm Asamblea de Oración — Salón Parroquial WEDNESDAY, October 16 St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

9:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible study — FLC room 207 10:00 am Talleres de Oración y Vida — FLC salón 205 6:30 pm Coro de Jóvenes 3 pm — FLC salón 209 7:30 pm Coro de Adultos 1 pm — FLC salón 209 6:30 pm CCE para adultos — FLC salón 201 6:30 pm CCE classes — REC, FLC 6:30 pm Youth Ministry — High School — Youth Building 6:30 pm God’s Embrace — Parish Hall 6:45 pm Rosary/Adoration/Benediction — Church 7:00 pm Taller de Oración y Vida — T –15 THURSDAY, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch 7:30 am Vocations Prayer — Chapel 9:30 am Catholic Scripture Study — FLC room 206 12:00 pm Al-Anon meeting — T-15 4:00 pm ACTS send off for Men’s Retreat — Youth Building 6:30 pm CCE para adultos —T-16 6:30 pm CCE classes — FLC, REC 6:30 pm 9am Choir practice — FLC room 209 7:00 pm RCIA meeting — FLC room 201, Parish Hall 7:00 pm Emaús Hombres — Edificio de los Jóvenes 7:30 pm 11am Choir practice — FLC room 209 8:00 pm English as a second language — FLC room 205, nursery

FRIDAY, October 18 St. Luke

5:00 pm 25th Anniversary Perpetual Adoration begins in church 6:00 pm Citizenship classes—FLC salones 223, 224 6:00 pm Social Concerns meeting — FLC room 207 6:15 pm H.L.S. Young Life — Youth building 6:30 pm Legión de María (Niños) — T-16 6:30 pm Legión de María (Jóvenes) — T-15 7 7:00 pm Adult Confirmation classes — Room 205, 207 7:00 pm Cenáculo Divina Misericordia — FLC salón 203 7:00 pm Crecimiento—Grupo de Oración — Salón Parroquial 7:00 pm Clases de apologética en español — FLC auditorium 7:00 pm Corazones Unidos en Cristo — REC salones 204,205 7:00 pm English as a second language—FLC rooms 201,202 7:15 pm Bingo — FLC

SATURDAY, October 19 Ss. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions

7:00 am Fatima Eucharistic Hour — Church 8:00 am Talleres de Oración y Vida — T-16 11:00am Confirmation Retreat meeting — T-15 5:00 pm Vigilia —Grupo de Oración — T-16 5:00 pm Bilingual Mass 6:30 pm 25-year Eucharistic Adoration celebration — FLC 7:00 pm No Spanish Mass tonight—No Misa en español

SUNDAY, October 20 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:15 am Catholic Scripture Study — Parish Hall 2:30 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd meeting — REC rooms 202, 203 6:30 pm CCE classes — FLC 6:30 pm Confirmation Class (2019) - Youth Building

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Prayer, Service, and Sacrificial Giving

For accurate records of your contributions, please write your ID# on your check or envelope.

Para obtener un registro preciso de sus contribuciones, por favor escriba su número de

identificación en su cheque o sobre.

First Collection $32,779.60 Second Collection - $00.00

Children’s Collection $820.80 Capital Campaign $0.00 # of envelopes used – 583

Second collection checks should be made payable to St. Bartholomew, not to the ministry itself; we will write them one check for the total.

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church October 6, 2019

Faithful Stewards Ministry of the Month: Marriage Preparation Ministry Marriage Preparation Steps at St. Bartholomew Step 1. The investigation A) Prenuptial Questionnaire B) Witness Affidavits C) Baptismal/Sacramental records (newly issued)

Contact Sr. Maureen Nwajiobi srmaureen@stbart.org or 281-391-4758

Step 2. Primary Preparations A) Marriage preparation sessions B) Prepare and Enrich C) Natural Family Planning step Step 3. Marriage Planning and Ceremony A. Make payments to Jamie Williams, 281-391-

4758 ext. 464. Available Weds. & Thurs. 9am-12pm

B. Contact the Music Director, Issac De Los Santos, 281-391-4758 or Isaac@st-bart.org

C. Contact Wedding Liturgy Coordinator, Carol Szymanski, 281-797-7710 or weddings@st-bart.org

Mayordomos Fieles—Ministerio del Mes es: Preparación Matrimonial. Pasos Para la Preparación de Matrimonio en St. Bartolomé Paso 1. La Investigación A. Cuestionario Prenupcial B. Declaración Jurada de los Testigos C. Certificados de Bautismo y Otros Sacramentos

(El de Bautismo, original y con fecha reciente) Paso 2. Preparaciones Principales A. Sesiones de Preparación Matrimonial B. Preparar y Enriquecer C. Planificación Natural Familiar Paso 3. Planificación del Matrimonio y la Ceremonia A. Hacer pagos a Jamie Williams, 281-391-4758

ext. 464. (Disponible - miércoles y jueves de 9am a 12pm.) B. Contactar al Director de Música, Isaac De Los

Santos, at 936-718-7030 o Isaac@st-bart.org C. C. Contactar al Coordinador de Liturgia

Matrimonial, Carol Szymanski, at 281-797-7710 or weddings@st-bart.org

El Reverendo Christopher Plant cordialmente solicita el placer

de su presencia a una recepción informativa

sobre la Campaña

ENCIENDE; Nuestra Fe, Nuestra Misión el: Domingo, 13 de octubre a la 1:00 pm Domingo, 13 de octubre a la 3:00pm

Todas las recepciones se llevarán a cabo en el

Salón Parroquial Por favor, confirme su asistencia llamando a Mary

Abrams al 281-391-4758 o Mary@st-bart.org

Thank you for all the gracious gifts that you provided to our parish so far this year.

Your prayers, support, and monetary gifts allow St. Bartholomew to spread the Gospel and share God’s message of love and peace with others. This fall, I prayerfully ask that you consider using our secure and easy-to-use electronic giving program, Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process any offertory or second collections donation of your choosing.

To enroll in online giving, visit faith.direct/TX896, or text the word ENROLL to (281) 603-1083. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.

God bless you, Fr. Christopher Plant

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25 years of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration/Vocations

HOLY HOUR FOR

VOCATIONS

Traveling Icon or Chalice St. Bartholomew Vocations Ministry is asking that you consider taking home

one of these icons to pray for vocations. The link to sign up to take the Icon/Chalice:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e49ada622a64-traveling or https://st-bart.org/vocations-committee-

The Holy Family Icon will be used to pray for the vocations of Sacramental Marriage and Chaste Single Life. The Traveling Chalice will be used to pray for the vocations of the Priesthood and Religious Life.

For the members of our parish: Seminarian Ben Maxwell Christ the Good Shepherd Spring, TX Seminarian Chris Wuenscher St. Mary’s Seminary Houston, TX Seminarian Michael James Arienza Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, TX

For those serving our parish: Seminarian Christopher Meyer St. Mary’s Seminary

For more information on

vocations visit

www.houstonvocations.com

or smseminary.com

For more information on

fostering vocations,

contact

Jen or Hector Leal at

jlynnleal@bellsouth.net

The harvest is great, the laborers are few!

Join us in

praying for vocations in the chapel at 7:30 am on Thursdays.

In Thanksgiving for 25 years of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

Let’s fill the church for 24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration

Friday, October 18, at 5 pm — Saturday, October 19, at 5 pm

Commit to an hour in the signup journal. (narthex of the church)

24 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration followed by:

5pm Bilingual Mass Eucharistic Procession outdoors Benediction Refreshments in the Family Life Center

En Acción de Gracias por 25 años de Adoración Eucarística Perpetua

Llenémos la iglesia principal de

24 horas de Adoración Eucarística desde el viernes, 18 de octubre, a las 5 pm hasta el sábado, 19 de octubre, a las 5 pm

comprométase con una hora en la hoja de registro.

Después de las 24 horas de Adoración tendremos: Misa bilingüe a las 5 pm. Procesión Eucarística Bendición Refrigerios en el FLC

StBartsAdoration@icloud.com 281-769-2002

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Prayer

Mass Intentions W P F . . .

Mass Intention Requests Intentions are available on a first come, first served basis. An offering of $5 is requested for the priest celebrating the Mass. Intentions are most often for the deceased but can also be for the living, e.g. birthday blessings, anniversaries, or in thanksgiving. Intentions are no longer announced at Mass. Please allow at least 6 weeks for days or times. Sorry, no intentions can be accepted over the phone. Mass Intentions may be requested at the parish office during the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Monday-Friday.

Saeid Abdi, Guadalupe Aguilar, James Anderson, Vivian Argemil, Teresa & Scott Austin, Irene Baird, John Benedict, Sr., Mary Berenkach, Betsy Bozian, Ed Brzymialkiewicz, Angie Calderon, Pepe Callava, Manuel Candia, Ann Cerny, Clergy of Galveston-Houston, Sarah Cortez, Jonathan & Carolyn Daignault, Hamilton Davis, James DeAngelis, Sr., Monica K. DeLeon, Patricia DiGiacomo, Melvin Ferlita, Sr., Deacon Fred Dinges, Robert & Kathy Duhon, Frances Elizondo, Debbie & Joe Ernstes, Christopher Field, Marilyn Field, Beatriz Franqui, Tom Frelk, Victoria Garcia, AJ Garrett, Saida Garza, Scott Griffith, Charlotte Gross, Gloria Henriquez, Kimberly Henriquez, Sebastian Hernandez, Mary Hlozek, Margaret Irvine, Edith Izundu, Alma Jara, Syliva Jasso, Will Jenkins, Elizabeth Kainz, Donna Kerenek, Bob Keyes, PJ Keyes, Edward Kopechy, Joseph & Renee Krauss, Niels Lauresen, Arthur Leija, Dolores Leverette, Karen Loniewski, Soyla & Vic Lotufo, Cesar Arana Lugo, Ray Luna, Jr., Nereida Marrero, Marrero-Hernandez Family, William & Eladio Matheus, Bob McAdams, Jane McGovern, Duane McNair, Matre Family, Francis J. Medeiros, Frank Medeiros, Elma Murray, Gerry Neumann, Tom O’Connor, Mary Katherine Ogden, Rosa Ellena Ortega, Alvin Paris, Ben & Melissa Pilcher, Anna Ramirez, Carmen Ramos, Marcella Resendiz, Amanda Roa, Arturo Rodriguez, Daza Rodriguez, Dale Rolison, Netzavaltoyoti Salas, Jeanette Sam-Sin, Alexander Schmitt, Servants of Charity, Marion Smith, Mary Thomas, Emily Timpani, Grazie Trevino, Zulema Trevino, Jose Villarreal, Zoe & Carlos Vivo, Tori Watson, Tony Wibberg, Frank E. Wilder, Tammy Young.

AND FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF THE RECENTLY DECEASED . . . Santiago Benavides, Rebecca Sutherland, Joe Chapman. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

To add a name to the prayer list, call the parish office at 281-391-4758, ext. 418. After two months, names are dropped from the list and may be requested again.

MONDAY, October 14 8:30 am †Chloe M. McFall †Dcn Sam Hull †Dave Franks Family

TUESDAY, October 15 6:30 am †Harold W. Pennington Fr. Michael McFall [Special Intention] †Sierra Patino

7:00 pm †Juanita Maier †Blanca Ortega †Mavi Alvarado

WEDNESDAY, October 16 8:30 am †Rosemary M. Coulon

Katalina Vasi [Birthday Blessing] †Gary Chalifoux

THURSDAY, October 17

6:30 am Fr. Michael McFall [Special Intention] †Nalani Johnson †Thuc Dinh 7:00 pm †Pedro Paz Perez †Paula Silva †Josephina Vargas

FRIDAY, October 18 8:30 am †Ana Quintero †Marcial Quintero †John Wasco

SATURDAY, October 19 5:00 pm DJM & CMM [Thanksgiving] †Maria Teresa Martines De Garcia †Guillermo Angeles 7:00 pm †Guillermo Villalobos †Beatriz Monje †Rafael Gimenez Sr.

SUNDAY, October 20 7:00am †Mary Jo A Frelk †Lorraine Wagner Hudson Cosper [Special Intention] 9:00 am †Alido Belloso †Elio Gonzalez †Elina Carrillo 11:00 am †Guadalupe Navarro †Stacia Spillane †David Vergaretti 1:00 pm †Francisco Morales 3:00 pm Fr. Michael McFall [Special Intention] 5:00 pm Parish Family

Perpetual Adoration: Mary’s Chapel is open 24 hours a day from 6:00 pm Sunday to noon

Saturday. Adoración perpetua: La capilla de María está abierta las 24 horas del día, de 6:00 p.m. de

domingo a mediodía, sábado. Rosary: 30 minutes before each 8:30 am weekday Mass, Saturday 5:00 pm & 7:00

pm Masses, and Sunday 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Masses. Rosario: 30 minutos antes de cada misa de lunes a viernes a las 8:30 am, sábado a

las 5:00 pm y 7:00 pm, y domingo a las 7:00 am, 1:00 pm y 3:00 pm. Benediction/Rosary/Adoration: Evening Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday evening at

6:45 pm in the church. (bilingual) Bendición/Rosario/Adoración: Rosario vespertino y adoración eucarística todos los miércoles por la noche

a las 6:45 pm en la iglesia. (bilingüe) Vocations prayer: Every Thursday at 7:30 am in the chapel. Oración de las vocaciones: Todos los jueves a las 7:30 am en la capilla. Divine Mercy: Prayed Monday – Friday at 3 pm in the chapel, with a full

prayer hour on Fridays. Divina Misericordia: Se reza de lunes a viernes a las 3 pm en la capilla. Por

la hora completa los viernes. (en inglés) Stations of the Cross: First Tuesday of the month at 8:00 pm in the church year-round in English.

Parish Devotions/Devociones Parroquiales

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Respect Life/Outreach

Our office is located at the north end of the Youth Building, east entrance to campus. We

help with food, rent, mortgage assistance, and utilities.

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

lunes, martes & jueves 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Monday and Friday

lunes y viernes 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

We are here to serve you.

Telephone Help Line — Tel. Para Ayuda: 281-391-1540

FOOD FOR THE POOR

Baskets are available in the church narthex & parish office for your

donations of hygiene products and non-perishable food items for

our food pantry. NO CLOTHES PLEASE

Thank you for your generosity!

Ministry to the Sick The Homebound and Nursing Home Ministry

We serve the needs of the infirm and elderly of our parish

that are not able to attend Mass on Sunday. Eucharistic ministers visit the homebound and

bring Holy Communion to them on a temporary or regularly-scheduled basis.

To schedule a visit or to serve in this ministry,

call Sr. Lucy at ext. 461 or Sr. Raphaella at ext. 431 or email SrLucy@st-bart.org.

A one-time donation can be made for this ministry through Faith Direct. Thank you.

We provide minor repair and maintenance

services to parishioners who are over 65 years of age, or disabled or homebound.

If you need help call: Paul Stromberg 832-895-9202

Volunteers Needed! For more information, please email

handeministry2012@gmail.com

Handyman Assistance Network for

the Disabled and Elderly

The New Martha Ministry

is a group of faith-filled women. They are followers and servants of Jesus in the Church who lovingly provide one hour of domestic works for the elderly, disabled, cancer patients, home-bound, and single mom parishioners and neighbors of our community.

Please check the St. Bart website https://st-bart.org/the-new-martha-ministry for

complete information and a list of services we provide.

St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Turkey Fundraiser

St. Vincent de Paul will be holding their annual

Thanksgiving Turkey Fundraiser!

Please consider giving a $25 donation and “adopt” a family in need this Thanksgiving.

Please look for SVDP volunteers after every Mass in the front of the church on October 26 & 27.

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Parish Life

HAPPY HEARTS

55+ C :

Chic Saenz 713 - 906 -1009 Connie Saenz 713 - 906 -1596

Join us for our monthly meeting and potluck luncheon on the 2nd Monday of every month.

Social time begins at 10:00 am.

October 19, Corporate Communion Mass & Choir October 22, Bayou Bend, Ima Hogg Estate and Gardens, Cheesecake Factory, depart 8 am, $10. To book please call: Jim Scoggin 210-264-6867 or David Bent 281-347-0627

K A “M M M O ”

Friday, October 24, 2019

Come for food and fellowship at 6:30pm; the meeting begins at

7:00 pm in the Youth Building. Sister to Sister invites all ladies of our parish to join us for

fellowship, prayer, and spiritual nourishment. Give yourself the gift of an evening with other women of our parish, and join us as

we lift up our love and praises to the Lord. For info contact: Robbie Smith, 281-347-2700 or

robrob1360@gmail.com

Women’s Group

“We gather, share, join our voices in prayer,

and support each other on our faith

Catholic Counseling

Individual, marital, and family counseling services are offered

onsite at our parish. To schedule an appointment

please call (844) 295-3167.

www.MyParishCounseling.com/St-Bart

Knights of Columbus Are you interested in becoming a better man, Catholic, husband or father while working with other like-minded men to

support the clergy, parish, and community?

The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide fraternal organization of Catholic men. The intent of the organization is to foster unity within the organization and Church. Local councils raise funds

and perform activities to support the church, parish, consecrated men and women, and the local community.

For more information or details please see the website of the local 6950 council: HTTP://KofC6950.org

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is a

lay apostolic organization in the Catholic Church.

Members meet each week for an hour and a half of prayer, study, and discussion in a family-like atmosphere. The Legion of Mary is about prayer, service, and evangelization. Learn more about the Legion of Mary which is open to Catholic men and women.

For further information, please contact Lydia Coleman at 281-217-1732 or

coleman@comcast.net. Sr. Raphaella at 281-391-4758 EXT 431.

Married Couples Looking for a Way to Include God in Your Relationship? Find some new ideas on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is 44

hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones…and focus on each other (the way it all began). This weekend can help you find greater depth, growth and enrichment in your relation-ship. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is set to be presented Nov. 8-10, 2019. Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call (713) 482-1791. There will be a Spanish Weekend, Nov. 15-17. Find out more at: www.emmhouston.org or call (713) 826-7466.

Struggling with infertility? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The office of Pro-Life Activities is proud to announce a partnership with Loving Embrace, a Catholic peer-to-peer support group for ladies or couples struggling with infertility and/or miscarriage. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For more information contact Erin at infertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com or PM us through our Facebook portal HOUlovingembrace.

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Adult Faith Formation

If you have any questions regarding becoming Catholic or the RCIA program, please call Deacon Bill Wagner at 281-391-4758, Ext. 411 (English or Spanish).

~ In the School of Mary ~ PAPAL DOCUMENTS

FAMILIARIS CONSORTIO ~ THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY IN THE MODERN WORLD (APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION of his Holiness, Pope John Paul II, issued November 22, 1981)

Please Note: Condensed from St. Paul Editions Part Three

Join the St. Bartholomew

Prayer Chain Ministry Become a prayer warrior

without leaving home! We pray for those listed in the bulletin and for emergency

requests. Contact Cathie Lobpries at

713-304-3225.

THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY FORMING A COMMUNITY OF PERSONS Men as Husbands and Fathers

Pope John Paul II shares a beautiful thought, “A man should live a very special form of personal friendship with his wife, gentle and strong, like that of Christ for the Church.” Love for his wife as mother of their children and love for the children themselves are a man’s way of understanding and fulfilling his own fatherhood. Efforts need to be made to restore the conviction that the place and task of the father in the family is of irreplaceable importance. The father’s absence from the family causes psychological and moral imbalances in relationships. In contrast, the oppressive presence of a father with a sense of wrong superiority of male prerogatives humiliates women and inhibits the development of healthy family relationships.

In reliving the very fatherhood of God, a man is called upon to ensure the harmonious development of all the members of the family. By a solicitous commitment to education, by work that promotes the family’s stability, and by witness of an adult Christian life, the father introduces the children into the living experience of Christ and the Church. The Rights of Children In the family special attention must be devoted to the children by developing esteem for their personal dignity. This is true of every child, but more urgent for the smaller the child and the one more in need because of sickness or handicap. The Church must reveal anew in history the commandment of Christ, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” The Pope reminds us of what he said at the United Nations on October 2, 1979, where he expressed the joy that all find in children, the springtime of life, the anticipation of the future. He expressed a concern for the child that all should have, even before birth, from the first moment of conception. He said that this was the fundamental test of the relationship of one human being for another. He said that he could not express a better wish for every nation, for all the children of the world, than that they have a future in which respect for human rights would be a complete reality The Elderly in the Family There are cultures that manifest a unique veneration for the elderly where they continue to take an active part in family life. Above all they are important witnesses to the past and a source of wisdom for the future. Other cultures may set aside the elderly in unacceptable ways. Yet, the life of the aging helps to clarify human values and to show the continuity of generations. How many children have found understanding and love in the eyes, the words and the caresses of the aging.

Dcn. Bill Wagner Please Note: Familiaris Consortio is available in local Catholic bookstores or on the web at EWTN, USCCB, or the Vatican.

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Faith Formation for Children and Teens

St. Bartholomew Preschool

Jr. High

Tuesday: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

High School

Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join us for Youth Ministry Nights!

Check out our new Catechist Resources page on the parish website. Parents are invited to view their children's lesson plans and explore the resource links as they continue their children’s faith formation in the home. https://www.st-bart.org/catechist-resources To view the Faith Formation calendar go here: www.st-bart.org/faith-formation Training for Adults when volunteering with children go to https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org.

Our number is 281-391-0993 Director Rose Stornello, ext. 440 Asst. Dir. Juli Ondrush, ext. 443

We offer 2, 3, 4, and 5-day programs for

ages 18 months to 5 years

Wed & Thurs Oct 16 & 17—

Individual Fall Pictures Fri. Oct. 18—No Preschool —

Katy ISD 1/2 day —Teacher Training Day

Mon. Oct 21—Chapel Time and Spirit Day

Thurs. Oct 31—All Saints’ Day Parade and Fun Day

Fri. Nov 1 late start for school — All Saints’ Day — Please join us for Mass at 8:30 am. School will start after Mass.

https://st-bart.org/preschool Upcoming Junior High School Youth Nights

October 15 - Oxygen – Different vocations & what it looks like to live out each vocation October 22 - Flamethrower – Whole Communion of members

of the Church - Earth, Purgatory and Saints in Heaven

October 29 - Fire Inside – Learn about Mary and encourage devotion to the Blessed Mother

Upcoming High School Youth Nights October 16 - Guest speaker Deacon Fred - A true story of a journey to becoming a servant of the Lord October 23 - Social after the Parish Rosary & Adoration in Church October 30 - Love Sees – Encountering of Injustice

Open House 9th -12th Grades

Sunday, November 10, 2019, 1-3 pm St. John XXIII is a co-educational Catholic high school. We have one Open House each year. We invite you to tour our 35-acre campus and meet our principal, administration, teachers, and current students and learn about

our amazing school, academics, sports, fine arts, House system, and extracurriculars.

For more information, please visit our website: sj23.org or call 281.693.1000 or email admissions@sj23lions.org

Sj23.org | 1800 W. Grand Parkway N. | Katy 77449

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Anuncios Para Los Ministerios Hispanos

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Vuelo redondo desde Houston, TX Coordinador:

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Para todas las parejas casados o no se les invita a que se den la oportunidad de vivir un fin de semana inolvidable.

Nunca pierdas la esperanza de restaurar y fortalecer tu matrimonio logrando poner la semilla del amor de Dios en el corazón y

aumentar el vino del amor.

Octubre 25, 26 y 27 de 2019 El matrimonio es Jesús y ustedes dos. La cuerda de

tres hilos no se rompe fácilmente. Eclesiatés 4:12

El cupo es limitado, para más

información comuníquense a los teléfonos: Juan Manuel y Sylvia Flores

979-661-4114 / 979-661-1197 silvia.flo@hotmail.com

Juan C. y Jimena Navas 281-725-8847 / 281-725-8848

Si tiene preguntas acerca de nuestros Ministerios Hispanos, por favor, contacte al Diácono Rolando Garcia 281-391-4758 ext. 445 Comité de Enlace y Planificación Hispano: Nuestra función es proveer información y consejo a nuestro párroco sobre las necesidades de nuestra Comunidad Hispana. Si tiene inquietudes o sugerencias: Javier Sanchez (713)371-6603 Jose Montelongo (281)798-1126 Asdrubal Diaz (281)731-1383 El Grupo de Oración - "Instrumento de Fe" Coordinador: Roberto Parra 832-692-9265 Subcoordinador: Carmen Pineda 617-415-6940 Te invita cordialmente a que tengas un encuentro personal con Dios, en una Asamblea de Oración todos los martes 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm en el Salón Parroquial. Venimos a Alabar, Adorar, a Bendecir a nuestro Señor con Alabanza y Cantos y a proclamar su Santa Palabra. Realizamos varios retiros de Evangelización al año y Formación de Encuentro con la Palabra, Crecimientos I y II para ayudar a todos los que quieren fortalecer y conocer más de la palabra de Dios y crecer en la Fe! LES ESPERAMOS! Escuela de Evangelización Maggie Lopez 281-391-4758 buenosdiasespirituales@gmail.com Somos parte de la nueva evangelización, llamada por el Papa Juan Pablo II a ser nuevo en ardor, los métodos expresión. Después de la Gran Comisión de Jesús: “dijo a ellos: ‘entrar en todo el mundo y proclamar el Evangelio a toda criatura.’” -Marcos 16:15. Ofrecemos diversos retiros de formación católica para enriquecer nuestra fe, acercarnos a Dios y que nos ayude a convertirse en buenos mayordomos como católicos. Muchos retiros son ofrecidos en inglés como en español. Aquellos que asistan a un retiro de Emaús, a continuación, puede unirse al grupo de apoyo de Emaús, para el desarrollo espiritual y el trabajo de servicio comunitario.

Immigration Know Your Rights Session Faith City Church 1718 N Fry Rd, Houston, TX 77084 Saturday, October 19, 10am-11:30am Conozca sus Derechos con una Abogada de Inmigración: Que son mis derechos como migrante? Como me puedo cuidar? Habrá una sesión con una abogada de inmigración para aprender que son sus derechos en este país independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Know Your Rights with an Immigration Lawyer: What are my rights as an immigrant? How can I take care of myself? There will be a session with an immigration lawyer to learn what your rights are in this country regardless of your immigration status. Saturday, October 19, at 10am. Sign up with Sr. Fortune.

L ? ¡No estas solo! La Oficina de Actividades Pro-Vida se enorgullece en anunciar una asociación con Loving Embrace, un grupo de apoyo católico entre pares para mujeres o parejas que luchan con infertilidad y / o aborto involuntario. El grupo brinda apoyo para hacer frente a la infertilidad y explora recursos, méto-dos y opciones que son moralmente fieles a las ense-ñanzas de la Iglesia Católica. Para obtener más infor-mación, póngase en contacto con Erin en infertil-itysupporthouston@gmail.com o envíenos un men-saje electrónico a través de nuestro portal de Face-book https://www.facebook.com/HOUlovingembrace/

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Sacramental Information

Baptism Classes

Baptism Classes are offered every month—one month in English and one month in Spanish. Families must live within the parish boundaries. Our next classes will be offered on January 13 & 21, 2020, at 6:45 pm in the Family Life Center Auditorium. Please bring $10 for the books. The attendance of both parents and godparents is mandatory for the first class. Parents are required to attend the second class “Re-discovering Jesus.” Godparents are welcome at the second class. Babysitting is available (18 months-12 years old). Please call the office to register and to request babysitting before the classes. Couples are encouraged to attend classes while pregnant. Parents and godparents can take the classes in another parish and bring proof. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required before the baptism is scheduled.

Contact: Patty Herrera on Wednesday & Thursday between 10 am—12 pm in person or anytime at Patty@st-bart.org or 281-391-4758 ext. 420. Please visit https://st-bart.org/infant-baptism for complete information about baptisms.

Clases de Bautismo

Las Clases de Bautismo de ofrecen cada mes—un mes en inglés y un mes en español. Las familias deben de vivir en el área de San Bartolomé. Nuestras próximas clases serán el 4 & 8 de noviembre, 2019, a las 6:45 pm en el auditorio del FLC. Favor de traer $10 para los libros. La asistencia de padres y padrinos es obligatoria para la primer clase. Los padres deben asistir también a la segunda clase con el sacerdote “Vuelve a Descubrir a Jesús”. Los padrinos son bienvenidos a la segunda clase. No se permiten niños ni bebés en la clase. Ofrecemos guardería, por favor de llamar la oficina para registrarse para las clases y reservar guardería (18 meses-12 años). Las parejas pueden asistir a estas clases durante el embarazo. Padres y padrinos pueden tomar las clases en otra iglesia y traer el comprobante. Una copia del acta de nacimiento del niño es necesaria antes de programar el bautismo.

Contacto: Patty Herrera miércoles y jueves 10 am—12 pm en persona, o en cualquier tiempo Patty@st-bart.org o 281-391-4758 x420. Por favor visite nuestra página https://st-bart.org/infant-baptism para información completa sobre bautismos.

Matrimony/Matrimonio:

For information about the Sacrament of Marriage, please contact Sr. Maureen at 281-391-4758 ext. 449 or SrMaureen@st-bart.org

Para información sobre el Sacramento del Matrimonio, favor de contactar a Sr. Maureen al 281-391-4758 ext. 449 o al SrMaureen@st-bart.org

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick / Unción de los Enfermos:

If you are seriously ill or entering the hospital, you are invited to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick by appointment. Sacramental anointing provides both spiritual and physical strength. Call 713-787-3930 to request a hospital or home visit or for funeral arrangements over the weekend.

Si usted está seriamente enfermo o va a ser ingresado al hospital, usted está invitado a recibir el Unción de los Enfermos por cita. La fe Católica nos dice que este sacramento provee fortaleza tanto física como espiritual. Llame 713-787-3930 si necesita una visita al hospital o en su casa.

Communion for the Sick / Comunión para los Enfermos:

If you or a loved one are homebound or in the hospital, we can bring you the Eucharist. Call the office to arrange a visit.

Si usted o algún ser querido está postrado en cama en su casa o en el hospital, podemos llevarle la Eucaristía. Llame a la oficina de la parroquia.

Sacramental Information

CCE para adultos

¡Los miércoles y jueves por la noche no son solo para niños, sino también para

adultos!

Todos los miércoles y jueves que CCE está en sesión.

Acompáñenos los miércoles en la Sala 201 del Centro de Vida Familiar mientras Silvia Fuentes hablará sobre las lecturas

del domingo y el jueves en la Sala 201 del Centro de Vida Familiar, Guillermo Díaz,

hablará sobre nuestra fe católica.

¡Contacte a Daycy Rosas en 832-865-6815 si tiene preguntas sobre la

clase del jueves o solo asiste a clase!

Clases de Quinceañera

La matricula empieza este mes de lunes - jueves 9:00 am – 3:30 pm en la oficina de CCE. Cerramos de las 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Clases: octubre 22, 29, y noviembre 5, 12 Horario: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Salón: Salón 201 Costo: $40.00 Quien Asiste: Los dos padres asisten a la primera clase con su hijo o su hija. Las Misas de Quinceañera son el cuarto

sábado del mes de enero, abril, julio y octubre a las 10:00 am. Las fechas pueden cambiar.

La candidata debe está registrado en las clases

de catecismo. (Comenzando de 13 años) Por favor de llamar a Nellie a la oficina de CCE

office 281-391-0839 para recibir más información.

Quinceañera Classes

Early registration begins this month from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday - Thursday in the CCE office. We are closed from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Classes: October 22, 29, and November 5, 12 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Room: FLC: Room 201 Cost: $40.00 Who attends: Both parents must attend the first

class with their son or daughter Candidates must be enrolled in our Religious

Education program. (Beginning at the age of 13) Quinceañera Mass is held in group celebrations

on the fourth Saturday of the months of January, April, July and October at 10:00 am. Dates may change.

Please call Nellie in the CCE office for any

questions at 281-391-0839.  

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Social Concerns ministry — Box of Joy

Box of Joy “Cross Catholic Outreach” Join St. Bartholomew and the

Social Concerns Committee to donate a “Box of Joy” for a needy child this Christmas!

Managed through our parish partner,

“Cross Catholic Outreach”, we will help spread Christmas joy to children in impoverished countries. We are serving as the Katy-area drop off location for

participating parishes and have set a goal of donating at least 300 Boxes of Joy.

Here is how you can help;

1. Simply choose the age range and gender of the child you're gifting. 2. There is a list of suggested items (relatively inexpensive items) to donate inside each box. 3. You can pick up a box and instruction brochure in the church office starting on October 7 through November 10 during office hours or after Mass the weekends of October 20 and October 26 & 27. Last day to drop off is November 10.

Will you please consider donating a “Box of Joy” for a needy child (which might be the first gift a child in need might receive)? Thank you and God bless you

for your help! Contact us with any questions at socialconcerns@st-bart.org.

Each child who receives a “Box of Joy” also receives a booklet in their own language that tells the story of

Jesus. This a spiritual gift of love in the name of Christ. For more info check out www.boxofjoy.org.

Caja de alegría “Cross Catholic Outreach”

¡Únase a San Bartolomé y al

Comité de Asuntos Sociales para donar una "Caja de Alegría" para un niño necesitado esta Navidad!

Administrado a través de nuestro socio parroquial,

"Cross Catholic Outreach", ayudaremos a difundir la alegría navideña a los niños en países empobrecidos.

Estamos sirviendo como lugar de entrega en el área de Katy para las parroquias participantes y hemos establecido

la meta de donar al menos 300 Cajas de Alegría.

Aquí es como usted puede ayudar; 1. Simplemente elija el rango de edad y el sexo del niño a quien le va a regalar. 2. Hay una lista de artículos sugeridos (artículos relativamente económicos) para donar dentro de cada caja. 3. Puede recoger una caja y un folleto de instrucciones en la oficina de la iglesia a partir del 7 de octubre hasta el 10 de noviembre durante horas de oficina o después de la misa los fines de semana del 20, 26 y 27 de octubre!

Las cajas se deben dejar a más tardar el 10 de noviembre.

¿Consideraría donar una "Caja de Alegría" para un niño necesitado (que podría ser el primer regalo que ese niño

necesitado podría recibir)? ¡Gracias y que Dios lo bendiga por su ayuda! Póngase en contacto con nosotros con

cualquier preguntaen socialconcerns@st-bart.org.

Cada niño que recibe una "Caja de Alegría" también recibe un folleto en su propio idioma que cuenta la historia de

Jesús. Este es un regalo espiritual de amor en el nombre de Cristo. Para obtener más información, visite

www.boxofjoy.org.