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Summer, 2020
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton From the Great Fathers
Catholic Church From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St Irenaeus
6646 Addicks Satsuma Road When the Lord told his disciples to go and teach all nations and baptize them in
Houston, TX 77084 the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, he conferred on
281-463-7878 them the power of giving men new life in God.
He had promised through the prophets that in these last days he would pour out
his Spirit on his servants and handmaids, and that they would prophesy. So when
the Son of God became the Son of Man, the Spirit also descended upon him,
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Mass Schedule
Monday—Friday C o ro n a Vi r u s N e w s
6:30 a.m. English
9:00 a.m. English At this time when the faithful need to maintain some degree of normal-
cy in the midst of the current health crisis, the archdiocese is recom-
7:00 p.m. English
mending that each parish continue to maintain their regular Mass
On Friday, the evening Mass
Is in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) schedules for all those who wish to participate, though the obligation to
7:30 p.m. Miércoles attend Mass is being dispensed until further notice.
en Español
The following persons are asked to stay at home and not attend Mass:
Saturday If you are currently ill;
9:00 a.m. English If you are suffering from a chronic health condition;
If your immune system is compromised;
Anticipated Masses If you are over the age of sixty;
5:00 p.m. English If you are uncomfortable attending Sunday mass due to con-
6:30 p.m. Español cerns over the Coronavirus (COVD-19).
8:00 p.m. Tiếng Việt
If you are unable to attend Mass, I recommend that you pray the Holy Rosary
Sunday Masses and read the Scripture readings of the day. Mass readings may be found at
7:00 a.m. English www.usccb.org. You may also live-stream parish Masses on your phone or
computer. Go to SeasCatholic.org for more information and to sign-up for our
8:30 a.m. English daily e-blast.
10:30 a.m. English
12:15 p.m. English Let us pray for one another.
2:00 p.m. Español YÜA fàxÑ{xÇ UA exçÇÉÄwá
5:30 p.m. English
7:30 p.m. Español Prayer in the Time of the Coronavirus
Comfort us, O Lord, for we are like your disciples
Confession (in FLC) on the storm-tossed seas, unsettled by what lies ahead.
Monday—Friday We turn to You, our Healer and Guide, to still our hearts
7:10 a.m. (Suspended) in our time of need and hear our prayer:
Wednesday Heal those who are sick with the coronavirus
5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. and protect the elderly and most vulnerable.
Friday Give strength to all who tend to our health and wisdom
5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. to researchers who work toward a cure.
Open our eyes and hearts, as you did during Hurricane Harvey,
Saturday
that we may look beyond our immediate needs
3:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
to care for others who need help.
First Friday
Through the holy Spirit, guide our leaders to make wise decisions
5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. for the welfare of all the people they serve.
Grant eternal rest to those who have died from the virus.
May Mary, Our Mother, who has heard our pleas
Altar Flowers in the storms of our lives, intercede with her Son,
Call Patti at 281- that we may find healing and a prompt end to this illness.
463-7878 to sponsor
Mary, Star of the Sea, pray for us.
the altar flowers for
Sundays, Feast Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, heal us.
Days, or other spe-
cial occasions.
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D i r e c t i v e s f ro m o u r B i s h o p C.C.E.
Cardinal DiNardo asks the faithful El cardenal DiNardo pide a los Faith Formation and Sacramental
of the Archdiocese to follow these fieles de la Arquidiócesis que si- preparation registration will re-
directives when attending the Holy gan estas directivas cuando asis- sume on June 1.
Mass: tan a la Santa Misa:
Please call the office at 281-463-
Please do not attend Mass if Por favor no asista a Misa si 7878 for more information, or stop
you are sick; está enfermo; by at your convenience anytime
Please wear a mask; Por favor use una máscara; between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sit at a safe distance from non- Siéntese a una distancia de Monday-Friday, or on Saturday
family members; las personas no familiares; from 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Please receive Holy Commun- Por favor, recibe la Sagrada
ion reverently in your hand. Comunión con reverencia en We expect to resume religious ed-
tu mano. ucation classes in September.
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Pa r i s h A p o s t o l a t e s a n d A n n o u n c e m e n t s
Knights of Columbus Council 8096 R.C.I.A.
If you are a Catholic man and you are not a mem- The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for
ber of the Knights of Columbus, you are missing a people who are thinking about the possibility of be-
wonderful opportunity to transform your life. As a coming Catholic. It is for the un- baptized, people of
Knight, you have the opportunity to support your par- other faiths or people who have been baptized
ish, give back to your community, grow in your faith Catholic but did not complete the sacraments of
plus many more benefits. We meet the 2nd & 4th Initiation. We explore the beliefs of the Catholic
Wednesdays at 7:30pm, with a small meal at 7pm, in Church and discern, over a period of many months,
the Community Life Center (CLC). Contact Grand if they desire to become Catholic. If you are inter-
Knight Clint Porche @clintporche713@gmail.com or ested please call: Nadia Jara: 281- 463-7878 ext. 337
Membership Director, Mike Jackson @ jack- or at njara@seascatholic.org.
son16923@sbcglobal.net. Visit us @ KofC8096.org
Free English Class
Cursillo—Northwest Ultreya Mondays, Starting Sept.9, 9-11:00am and 7-9:00pm.
Cursillo is a Catholic lay movement that offers an op- Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 .
portunity to meet Christ in a more intimate way. Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248,
Cursillo provides a lifetime plan for following Christ jan.garza@comcast.net. Must be 18 or older. (no
through prayer, study and action, in friendship with baby-sitting provided).
others. Our monthly Ultreya brings us together to en-
courage each other by witnessing to our life in
Christ. We meet at 9:45 AM on the third Saturday of Seven Sisters Apostolate
each month in the Family Life Center. Questions? Calling women of our parish to
Contact Duane King 281-615-8942 ¡De colores! this new apostolate in which
groups of 7 women commit to
pray for one priest of our parish.
Helping Hands Ministry We have 4 priests.
We assist families in pre-planning for funerals. To
schedule an appointment, please call Beth Wood at What a gift to be able to support
281-413-9682. Bereavement support in the form of each one of them in prayer We
printed care notes specific to a family’s need is pro- hope to start in June, on the
vided at the time of a Funeral or Memorial Mass. Feast of the Sacred Heart. For
more details, please contact:
Nursing Ministry
The Parish Nursing ministry is comprised of health care Sheryl Hickey – (mobile) 713-385-9317; (email)
professionals and others who have the health of our hickeysheryl@att.net
parishioners at heart. They are nurses, therapists, edu- Sarah Mathew – (mobile) 206-399-1003; (email)
cators, and experts in the fields of health promotion. panjikattil@hotmail.com
Some work in home health, elderly assistance, aging,
hospice, general medicine, surgery, oncology, ob-
stetrics, domestic violence and intensive care. They Sign up for weekly e-blasts or texts with updates
work to coordinate care for parishioners in their time
from the parish. Go to our website:
of need. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the
month. Please feel free to call Kim (832-746-1135) for SeasCatholic.org and scroll down for the link.
more information.
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Announcements
Respect Life Committee
For information about upcoming pro-life activities, you are
invited to contact James Pinedo at his personal e-mail:
jamespinedo@gmail.com or by phone at 281-912-4342.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place after eve-
ry weekday Mass, and continues throughout the day and Thank you for your continued support of the SEAS St. Vin-
night. You are welcome to stop in at any time and spend cent de Paul Ministry (SVdP).
time in prayer. To sign up for an hour, contact Suzanne
Porter at 832-654-0499 or suzanneaporter@gmail.com. Volunteers, who are called Vincentians, who are blessed to
Perpetual adoration will resume on June 1. use your donations to support our local community’s needs.
Vincentian’s duties are office work- answering phone calls
1x/week on M-W-F and/or being a member of 2-person
Cub Scouts Home Visit team, who assesses individuals/family’s needs.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Cub Scout pack 1283 invites
boys from kindergarten through fifth grade to a fun year of Additionally, SVdP hosts a monthly Food Drive at SEAS, usu-
cub scouting. Being a scout means enjoying adventures ally the weekend of the third Sunday of the month and
like the pinewood derby races, rocket launching, camp- partners with MESA Outreach, who distributes the food. In
ing, learning about nature, good citizenship and personal the month of April we collected over 4,000 lbs of food.
achievement. Parents, grandparents and adults are need-
ed to assist as den leaders to help scouts achieve awards, The need is great at this time of the pandemic and during
plan meetings and activities. Carol Berrigan: 832-797-9719. the summer months and we ask for your continued support.
This is the same week we have the collection at Mass. Also,
due to the Corona virus we have been unable to post the
SEAS Bowling League
monthly financial statements, we are planning on present-
We had a great time this season with 11 teams competing.
ing a year to date financial statement when the weekly
Unfortunately, we canceled the league in March due to
bulletins have started again.
the COVID-19 virus restrictions. As a result, we elected not
to have any Team or Individual Awards this season, only
We invite you to join our mission. Please call our office at
prize money for actual games won.
281-463-4560 if you wish to volunteer.
Not knowing how restrictions will be in the Fall, we have
scheduled tentative dates as follows – August 24th
(league meeting only) and August 31st (league play
starts). If you are interested in bowling with us (at least 18 Scam Alert
years old) please contact Sandy Janda at 281-463-1819 or
e-mail: sandyjanda@sbcglobal.net
Several parishioners have reported receiving text
or e-mail messages from the parish clergy or staff,
First Friday asking for gift cards or other forms of financial as-
Join us for Holy Mass in a spirit of reparation for the sins of sistance. These are scams! Be Alert!
the world, and for healing in our Church and world. This
Summer, the First Fridays are: June 5, July 3 and August 7. No one from the parish will ever send you a mes-
The Mass schedule is: 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. in English sage asking for money. If in doubt, contact the
and 7:00 p.m. in Vietnamese. During the 9:00 a.m. Mass, clergy or staff directly by phone. The parish office
we will pray the Novena to the Sacred Heart. number is 281-463-7878.
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S p i r i t u a l a n d I n t e l l e c t u a l Fo r m a t i o n
Charismatic Prayer Group Lighthouse Talk of the Week
Looking for something to refresh your soul and re-energize Love - Sacrifice - Trust: He Showed Us the Way
your spirit? Even though we are currently unable to physi- by Michael Schmitz
cally gather on Friday nights, we are still gathering virtually
to worship in song, listen to God’s word, and pray togeth- Fr. Mike Schmitz shows how God’s rescue mission for us in-
er. Please join regardless of age as all are welcome! If cludes the need for each person to embrace his own cross
you are interested please contact either Samy Ghattas at in order to reestablish trust in the Father and the under-
sbghattas@gmail.com or Joanna Porche at joan- standing that love requires sacrifice. It also includes a bo-
naporche@gmail.com so that meeting information can be nus segment on Stations of the Cross, which features reflec-
sent to you. tions on the Lord’s Passion and Death, accompanied by
moving audio dramatizations from the Truth and Life Audio
The virtual meetings are currently being held on Friday Bible.
nights at 7:00 p.m. Once the Prayer Group is able to return
to on-site meetings the meetings will return to their regular Parishioner Comments - “Fr. Mike’s simple, yet powerful,
location in the Family Life Center (FLC) Prayer Room at the reflections helped me to contemplate Christ’s passion in
regular 7:30 p.m. time slot. light of God’s perfect, fatherly love for me.”
As things change notification of location and time change Your generous donations to cover our cost will assure con-
will be sent via email to all those who have asked to be on tinued availability of these wonderful resources!
our mailing list. So please check your email regularly
throughout the summer months. We look forward to see-
ing everyone soon!
That Man is You!
Men’s Faith and Leadership Formation Program
African Charismatic Prayer Group We will resume our program in the Fall. Stay tuned for more
You are invited to fellowship every Friday from 6pm-8pm in news and updates. Wed. Mornings 5:30AM - 7AM at SEAS
Room 1 of the Family Life Center. The Monthly Miracle in the CLC!
Power Night Vigil at 9pm-12 midnight is held last Friday of
the month in Trailer 6. For more information, please contact This week’s program - Persecution in theWorld
Tony at 562-612-9753, or Dr. Hyginus at 832-863-3794. Call
Speaker: Steve Bollman
for information about when we resume meetings.
Darkness that Conceals
Identifying Truth
Lay Carmelites Compassion Over Condemnation
We seek to live the Gospel in our daily lives. We study and A Father’s Service
meet together once a month. For information, contact A Divine Bridegroom’s Love
Yajaira Ayala at 832-330-6092 or Kathy Schutz at 936-203- The Illuminating Effect of Sacrifice
7954.
Doors open at 5:30 a.m. for breakfast. Program concludes
promptly at 7:00 a.m. No cost, advance preparation or
Going out of town? outside commitments. Just come, listen and learn.
Plan ahead to attention the Holy
Visit our website at www.paradisusdei.org and click on
Mass wherever you will be visiting.
“Learn More” in the THAT MAN IS YOU section or contact
Go to www.MassTimes.org and en- Carlos Alatorre 832-265 or crlsltrre@gmail.com.
ter the address or zip code of your
place of residence, and find the Wherever you are in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to
closest and most convenient Mass. meet you right there and take you further!
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Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico – USA
Federación Houston Santa Elizabeth
Ciclo 2019-2020 Clases de Doctrina
Inscripciones abiertas, Únete a las más de 120 familias de
esta comunidad que han descubierto como mejorar Los invitamos a inscribir a sus hijos a las clases de
su vida familiar y de pareja doctrina en los programas diferentes que ofrece-
mos.
Pedro y Bertha Costilla
Presidentes
mfcc.hse@gmail.com
También estamos recibiendo las formas para servir
como catequistas o ayudantes. Para más informa-
Regístrate o pide informes ción pueden llamar a la oficina parroquial .
Romualdo y Narce Sepulveda (832)368-5457
DIAS Y HORARIOS
Día sábado (Pre K- 3 a 5to. Grado)
Estudio de la Biblia
5:00 PM a 6:15 PM
Se les invita cordialmente a participar en nuestros Estudio
de la Biblia, tomando lugar todos los martes de 12:30-2:30,
en el FLC cuarto A. Estudiamos las Sagradas Escrituras, estu- Día miércoles (Pre K- 3 a 5to. Grado)
dios sobre nuestra Fe Católica, usando varios recursos in- 6:30PM – 8:00PM
cluyendo el Catecismo. Para más información, favor de
mandar mensaje texto a Guadalupe Ortiz 281-620-8308. Para más información puede llamar a Lucia en la
Gracias! oficina parroquial al (281) 463-7878 ext. 320 , Correo
electrónico: lrueda@seascatholic.org
Clases de Ingles Gratis
Clases de inglés para adultos los lunes, el 10 de Septiembre
– el 20 de Mayo, 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (Puede empezar
cualquier semana). Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6
North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More). Contacto: Jan
Garza 832-443-4248 o jan.garza@comcast.net. Tiene que
tener 18 años o más. No hay servicios de niñera.
Legión de María
Formacion de Adultos
Martes FLC #9 7:30 p.m.: PM Patty 281-861-9086
Martes FLC #10 7:00 p.m.: Liliana Diaz 281-723-2328
Martes FLC #14 7:00 p.m.: Marlene Rocha 832-410-5273
Formacion de Jovenes 10-18 Anos
Viernes FLC #9 7:30 pm (ingles): Marlene Rocha 832-
410-5273
Llame por teléfono para obtener información sobre
cuando reanudaremos las reuniones.
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Como Confesarse Bien
Pasos básicos para confesarse Antes de confesarnos realizamos un examen de concien-
cia . Vamos a un lugar tranquilo, preferiblemente ante el
sagrario, para orar. Solo Dios puede iluminar nuestra reali-
dad y darnos los medios para responder a la gracia.
Entra al confesionario sin miedo, confiando en la La confesión solo puede hacerse ante un sacerdote.
misericordia de Jesús:
Penitente: Ave María Purísima Examen de Conciencia:
¿He rechazado o abandonado mi fe? ¿Me he preocupa-
Sacerdote: Sin pecado concebida. do por conocerla mejor? ¿La he defendido, o me he aver-
gonzado de ella? ¿Hay algún aspecto de la fe que no
acepto?
Penitente: Bendígame padre porque he pe
cado. Hace ... de mi última confesión.
¿He tomado el nombre de Dios en vano? ¿He hecho espiri-
tismo o he confiado en adivinos u horóscopos? ¿He mostra-
do falta de respeto por las personas, lugares o cosas san-
Mis pecados son los siguientes... tas?
¿He faltado voluntariamente a Misa los domingos o días de
Confiesa todos los pecados desde tu última con- precepto?
fesión. ¿He recibido al Señor en la Sagrada Comunión teniendo
algún pecado grave en mi conciencia?
No es necesario ilustrar detalles de lo ocurrido. ¿Le he recibido sin agradecimiento o sin la debida reveren-
Por ejemplo: "Ofendí gravemente a mis padres cia?
de palabra" en vez de: "Íbamos en el carro y pa- ¿He sido impaciente, he tenido celos o me he enfadado?
pa sacó una vieja conversación.... me habló de
¿He albergado rencores o he estado poco dispuesto a
una novia... reaccioné....entonces..." perdonar?
Confiesa tus propios pecados y no los ajenos. El
¿He sido violento con otras personas verbal o físicamente?
confesionario no es para desahogarse contando ¿He cooperado o alentado a alguien a abortar, destruir
embriones, a la eutanasia o a otro medio para acabar con
lo que nos han hecho otros.
la vida humana?
Sacerdote ofrece algún consejo e imparte la pe-
¿He tenido odio o he hecho juicios críticos de pensamiento
o de obra? ¿He menospreciado a otros?
nitencia.
¿He hablado mal de otros?
¿He tomado alcohol en exceso? ¿He consumido drogas?
Penitente reza el Acto de Contrición, por ejem- ¿He mirado vídeos o páginas web pornográficas? ¿He co-
plo: metido actos impuros conmigo mismo o con otras perso-
nas? ¿Vivo con alguien como si estuviéramos casados sin
estarlo?
Pésame Dios mío y me arrepiento
de todo corazón de haberte ofendido. Si estoy casado, ¿procuro amar a mi cónyuge por encima
de cualquier otra persona? ¿Pongo mi matrimonio en pri-
Pésame por el infierno que merecí
mer lugar? ¿Y mis hijos? ¿Tengo una actitud abierta a nue-
y por el cielo que perdí; vas vidas?
pero mucho mas me pesa porque ¿Permito que mi trabajo ocupe tiempo y energías que co-
pecando ofendí un Dios tan bueno rresponden a mi familia o amigos?
y tan grande como vos;
¿He sido soberbio o egoísta de pensamiento o de obra?
antes querría haber muerto ¿He desatendido a los pobres o a los necesitados?¿He
que haberle ofendido, gastado dinero para mi comodidad o lujo personal olvi-
y propongo firmemente ayudado dando mis responsabilidades hacia otros y hacia la Iglesia?
por tu divina gracia, ¿He dicho mentiras? ¿He sido honesto y diligente en mi
no pecar mas y evitar trabajo? ¿He robado o engañado a alguien en el trabajo?
las ocasiones próximas de pecado. Amen ¿Me he dejado llevar por la pereza? ¿He preferido mi co-
modidad personal al servicio a los demás? ¿He desatendi-
Sacerdote imparte la absolución con estas pala- do mi responsabilidad de acercar a los demás a Dios con
bras: "Dios, Padre de misericordia..." y despide al mi ejemplo y mi palabra?
penitente en paz.
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Announcements
St. Vincent dePaul Society Prayer Blanket Ministry
Thank you for your continued support of the SEAS St. Vin- The Parish Nursing Prayer Blanket Ministry serves to bring
cent de Paul Ministry (SVdP). Volunteers, who are called comfort to those in need of support and prayer. Small lap-
Vincentians, are blessed to use your donations to support sized blankets are crocheted, sewn, or knitted. The blan-
our local community’s needy. Vincentian’s duties are of- kets are blessed by a priest, and given to those in need:
fice work- answering phone calls 1x/week on M-W-F and/or Children, adults, and elderly Individuals who are ill;
being a member of 2-person Home Visit team, who assess- Parishioners on our homebound ministry;
es individuals/family’s needs. Additionally, SVdP hosts a High-risk pregnancy, miscarriage, or neonatal crisis;
monthly Food Drive at SEAS and partners with MESA Out- Individuals who are experiencing a crisis.
reach, who distributes the food. We invite you to join our How can I help?
mission. Please call our office at 281-463-4560 if you wish to
Crochet, knit, or sew a prayer blanket;
volunteer.
Donate to help defray the cost of materials;
Donate yarn or fleece for the blankets;
Pray over the blankets with the team.
Sociedad de San Vicente dePaul
For more information or to give or receive a prayer blanket,
Los voluntarios, que se llaman vicentinos, tienen la bendi-
please contact Marian Salway at Im4mar@yahoo.com
ción de usar sus donaciones para apoyar a los necesita-
dos de nuestra comunidad local. Los deberes de los Vicen-
tinos son trabajo en la oficina: contestar llamadas telefóni-
cas 1 vez por semana los Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes, y/o ser 2019-2020 SEAS Bowling League
miembro del equipo de visitas domiciliarias de 2 personas, If you are interested in meeting fellow parishioners, having
que evalúa las necesidades de las personas / familias. Te a good time, and like to bowl, we have the place for you.
invitamos a unirte a nuestra misión. Llame a nuestra oficina We bowl on Monday nights at Copperfield Bowl. Our
al 281-463-4560 si desea ser voluntario league is certified by USBC. All adults (18 years or older)
are welcome. We are also in need of substitutes. To join,
or for more information, please call Sandy Janda at 281-
463-1819 or send an e-mail to: sandyjanda@sbcglobal.net
American Heritage Girls
American Heritage Girls is a Christian ministry for girls that
provides an alternative to traditional scouting programs.
We are open to girls age 5-18. Girls earn badges, go Adorers Needed
camping, participate in service projects, learn servant Perpetual Adoration has resumed as of June 1! Jesus in-
leadership and have lots of time for fun all within a Christian vites us to pray with Him: “So, could you not watch one
framework. Email ahgtx1283@gmail.com for specific loca- hour with Me?” (Matthew 26:40). Perpetual adoration of
tion at SEAS or for more information. For more information the Blessed Sacrament is a great blessing for our parish.
on the American Heritage Girls organization, visit We need adorers at the following hours:
www.americanheritagegirls.org. Monday 3:00am - 4:00am
Tuesday 1:00am - 2:00am
Thursday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
SEAS Ladies Auxiliary Saturday 10:00pm - 11:00pm
We assist the Knights of Columbus and promote fellowship Sunday 10:00pm - 11:00pm
among KC families. We may also provide support to the
parish and to other organizations. Members must be fe- We are also need substitute adorers from the hours of
male (18 years or older), and a relative of a KC member, 12midnight - 6am Mon-Sun. If you would like to make a
and/or a member of SEAS. We meet on the second Tues- weekly commitment, or be a substitute, kindly contact Su-
day of the month. Please contact: Maria Chaffey, Presi- zanne Porter, 281-855-7235/suzanneaporter@gmail.com ,
dent at 832-557-0426; Dolores Nevares, Membership Chair Claudia Garcia (Spanish) 281-787-5128/
at 713-582-3100; Sandy Janda, Treasurer at 281-463-1819. claugarc383@hotmail.com or Sophia Grooms ( for 12am-
6am hours) at 346-317-3506/sgrooms63@yahoo.com
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How to Make a Good Confession
Confession is not difficult, but it does require preparation.
How to go to Confession We should begin with prayer, placing ourselves in the
presence of God, our loving Father. We seek healing and
In order to make a good confession, we examine forgiveness through repentance and a resolve to sin no
more.
our conscience, asking God’s help to know our
sins and to be truly sorry for them. Then we review our lives since our last confession, search-
ing our thoughts, words and actions for that which did
not conform to God’s command to love Him and one
Rite of Reconciliation another through His laws and the laws of His Church. This
is called an examination of conscience.
Priest: In the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Examination of Conscience
Ask God to help you make a good confession. In quiet
Penitent: Amen. reflection ask yourself: Since my last confession…
Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
It has been (say how long) since my last
Did I pray to God, daily and from my heart?
confession.
My sins are (confess your sins). Did I live and witness to my Catholic faith, joyfully &
courageously? Did I take God’s name in vain? Did I
curse anyone or make false oaths? Did I engage in
When you are done, the priest will give you spir- superstitious or occult practices?
itual advice and assign a penance. He will then
ask you to pray an Act of Contrition, for example:
Did I attend and participate actively at Mass on Sun-
days and holy days of obligation? Did I fast & abstain
on prescribed days?
Did I respect people in authority? My employer? Did I
honor my parents?
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me,
a sinner. Was I violent or unnecessarily aggressive (e.g., physi-
cally, verbally, psychologically, etc.) with anyone?
- or-
Was I prideful, stubborn, or rude with anyone? Did I
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offend- hold a grudge?
ed Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I Did I abuse alcohol, prescription medications, or ille-
dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; gal drugs? Did I overindulge in food?
but most of all because they have offended Did I consent to, recommend, advise, or actively
Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of take part in an abortion? Did I use abortifacient
all my love. I firmly resolve wit the help of Thy drugs?
grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to Did I view pornography, entertain lustful thoughts,
amend my life. Amen. conversations or actions?
Was I unloving to my spouse? Did I engage in adul-
terous activity (e.g., sexual, emotional, virtual, etc.)?
The Priest then says the Prayer of Absolution while Did I use contraceptives?
the penitent listens. At the conclusion of the Was I neglectful of the spiritual, intellectual, emotion-
prayer, make the sign of the Cross and say, al, or physical needs of my spouse, children, or fami-
“Amen.” ly?
Did I steal or damage another’s property? Was I hon-
est and just in my business relations? Did I waste time
Priest: Go in peace at work?
Penitent: Thanks be to God Did I contribute to the needs of the spiritually and
materially poor with my time and resources?
Did I engage in gossip? Did I lie? Did I speak poorly
Complete your penance as soon as possible. If of others? Did I judge anyone unfairly?
you were given prayers to say, try to pray them in Did I envy anyone? Was I jealous of others or or cov-
church before departing. et another’s belongings?
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becoming accustomed in this way to dwelling with the
human race, to living in men and to inhabiting God’s cre-
ation. The Spirit accomplished the Father’s will in men who
had grown old in sin, and gave them new life in Christ.
Luke says that the Spirit came down on the disciples at
Pentecost, after the Lord’s ascension, with power to open
the gates of life to all nations and to make known to them
the new covenant. So it was that men of every language
joined in singing one song of praise to God, and scat-
tered tribes, restored to unity by the Spirit, were offered to
the Father as the first-fruits of all the nations.
This was why the Lord had promised to send the Advo- Ignite the creative spark in your child this summer.
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of bread, without moisture, we who are many could not
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down from heaven.
And like parched ground, which yields no harvest unless it Thanksgiving After Mass
receives moisture, we who were once like a waterless tree St. Thomas Aquinas
could never have lived and borne fruit without this abun-
dant rainfall from above. Through the baptism that liber- Lord, Father all-powerful and ever-living God, I thank
ates us from change and decay we have become one in You, for even though I am a sinner, your unprofitable
body; through the Spirit we have become one in soul. servant, not because of my worth but in the kindness of
your mercy, You have fed me with the Precious Body &
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of coun- Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
sel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of
God came down upon the Lord, and the Lord in turn I pray that this Holy Communion may not bring me con-
gave this Spirit to his Church, sending the Advocate from demnation and punishment but forgiveness and salva-
heaven into all the world into which, according to his own tion.
words, the devil too had been cast down like lightning.
May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will.
If we are not to be scorched and made unfruitful, we May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my
need the dew of God. Since we have our accuser, we evil passions. May it bring me charity and patience,
need an advocate as well. And so the Lord in his pity for humility and obedience, and growth in the power to
man, who had fallen into the hands of brigands, having do good.
himself bound up his wounds and left for his care two
coins bearing the royal image, entrusted him to the Holy May it be my strong defense against all my enemies,
Spirit. visible and invisible, and the perfect calming of all my
evil impulses, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me
Now, through the Spirit, the image and inscription of the more closely to you, the One true God, and lead me
Father and the Son have been given to us, and it is our safely through death to everlasting happiness with
duty to use the coin committed to our charge and make You.
it yield a rich profit for the Lord.
And I pray that You will lead me, a sinner, to the ban-
quet where you, with Your Son and holy Spirit, are true
and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, glad-
ness without end, and perfect happiness to your saints.
grant this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
12Summer, 2020
13Summer, 2020
Mass Intentions
O God, who decreed that ARMY Sgt. Epigmenio Gómez Jr., Jimy Perafan
Saint Barnabas, a man filled Salvador E. Zapata, Chris Figeria, Peter Tate Jr.,
Christopher Porras, Alexis Roman, Vincent Flores,
with faith and the Holy Spirit, Kristin Baron, Hunter Thigpen, Albert García,
should be set apart to con- Juan Vega Jr. Marco Hernandez, Jason Wood,
vert the nations, grant that Jessie H. Treviño II, Thomas Stovall, Joseph Mooney,
Jesse Sinfuentes, Jorge Rodolfo Cantu Hunter W. Moffitt,
the Gospel of Christ, which Henry García, Darien Moore Anetor Asibor,
he strenuously preached, Gilbert Álvarez, Sgt. Erich J. Frankiewicz Albert García ,
Michael Wright, Frank Gabriel Padilla Jr Sergio Perez,
may be faithfully proclaimed Ray Banda, Andy Alvarado Keith Breeckner,
by word and by deed. Manny Hernández, Michael McGeary Ricky Isaac Hernández,
Through our Lord Jesus Jim Branson, Tristan Weston Vinny Escobar,
Joshua A. Chavira, Alexander Fuentes Ryan Foley,
Christ, your Son, who lives Richard Christie, Erika Jaramillo Victor Carrión-Martínez,
and reigns with you in the Melissa Comiskey, Christopher Unger,
unity of the Holy Spirit, David García, NAVY Kidany Vaquero,
Antonio R. Delgado, Jessica López, Ryan DeKay,
one God, for ever and ever. Mike Fitzgerald, Matthew Rodríguez, Codie M. Barnett,
Amen. Ky V. Truong, A.J. Edwards, Sherry L. Sola,
John García, Joe Vaughn, Kevin Flores,
Jack Longmire, Christopher McMullin, Matthew Araiza,
Chris Lawrence, Linsum Flores, Jakob Murray
Gabriel de la Garza, Michael Fruggiero, Lysias Jovian Maciel
Juan Manuel, Chris Rode, Nathan Durling
Matthew O’Dowd, Stuart Marshall, Ryan Durling
Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Marc Maziarz, Gabriela San Martin, Michael Longpre
Joshua Salsgiver, Jason Rodríguez,
Lord, thy grace into our hearts, Tim Woods, AIR FORCE
Mark Riddle,
that we, to whom the Incarna- James Scherwitz, Raymond J. Reyes, Coy Daniel Incaprera,
tion of Christ thy Son was made Matthew Soileau, Cristian Shirl, Christie Scherwitz,
known by the message of an Tony Thompson, Sean V. Saluzzi, Phillip M. Doria,
Michael Carty, Thomas Roche, David Nordel,
Angel, may, by his Passion and Jessie H. Treviño, Justin J. Trudeau, Vincent Becklund,
Cross be brought to the glory Christian Urena, William Wilkerson, David Harrison,
of his Resurrection. Danny Morales, Paul Zielinski, Robert N. Lobit,
Who lives and reigns with you in Jerry Morales, Candy Flores, Sean Huggins,
Joshua A. Treviño, Jonathan Hyacinth, Dennis J. Morosin,
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one Michael Hori, Alejandro Alatorre, Don Sarmiento,
God, for ever and ever. Scott Pfirman, Jonathan Young, Raphael Ashe,
Timothy Soto, Sean G. McBeth, Kenzie O’Leary,
David Freeman, Justin Ryan Keyser, Tsg.Srg. Don Park,
Cameron J, Saltus, Patricia Meehan. Nathalie Rodríguez,
Trevor Marshall, Donovan Angevine David Anthony,
Daniel Pruitt, William Johnson Nathalie Huayamave,
Joseph Nadasky, Adrian Garganera Nelvin Rodríguez,
Roosevelt Harris, Maurice James Hardy II,
Christina González, MARINES Ricardo Villalva Jr.
Evan Adams, Brad Harless, Daniel Araiza
Janet González, Zachary Bond, Gabriel Ramirez
Alberto Moreno, Adam Garcia,
Victor Delgado, Marvin Boruca, NATIONAL GUARD
The Scripture readings for daily Mass
Luis Rosales, Kleber Villalva, Camilo Orozco,
are found at: www.USCCB.org Sgt. Christopher Farías, Frank Campos, Ed Dextraze,
Louis Hendershot, Jr. Omar García, Tony Nies,
Rudy Banda III, Stefan Barcik, Jerry Torres,
Elvia Ayala, Steven E. Jiménez, Kevin Westlund,
On the Cover: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Manuel James López, Patrick Lambert, Cynthia Tobon
Church, Houston, Tx. View of the sanctuary. Andy Huayamave, Stephen Mayeaux, Ashley Ayala
Sarah Campo, Randall T. Schindler, Augustine R. Padilla
14Summer, 2020
Let us Pray for God’s Healing for all the Sick
(A) Luis Acosta, Rita Aguilar, Manuel Alvarez, Dave Anderson, Jan Arnold, Kathryn
Arnst, Jack Aultman, Vicenta Avellaneda, Dezmond Allan, Anthony Anderson,
Anna Anaweta and family, Lisa Adornetto, Louis Abshire, Helga Aguilar, William E. All new employees and volunteers will complete the Safe
Armijo, Francisco Arellano (B) Mary Borelli, Don Barnes, Estefano Bermejo, Carmen
Vazquez Blanco, Anita Blomberg, Laure Boconvi, Lin Boehlert, Maria Borrero, Anita
Haven online training program instead of VIRTUS PGC train-
Bernardo, Ashley Blevins, Benjamin, Tekaylah Bonds, Frances Babauta, Don Borelli, ing. The turnaround time for approval may be approxi-
Mary & Eddie Booker, Sabrina Brooks, Catherine Bryant, Luis Bolano (C) Humberto
Fabian Caballero, Carolina Cabrello, Christian Caballero, Juan Antonio Cabrera, mately two weeks or less.
Sarah Callans, Diane Calzado, Ricardo Castaneda III, Margarita Castano, Sally
Castro, Yok Chang, Henry Chang, Maria Elena Chavez, Chavez-Vargas Family,
Gilberto S. Cisneros, Elizabeth Cisneros, Victor H Cisneros, Kayson Clay, Maria Co- All individuals must complete the training and complete a
lon, Erin Conney, Mike and Julie Cook, Edward Costello Jr., Michael Alfred Crewell, background check prior to the start of employment and/or
Grant Cruise Family, Emmanuel Cubillos, Remedios Cuevas, Omar Cabrera, Patri-
cia Crim, Todd Carroll, Christopher Carrasco, Jimmy Cardozo(D) Vuong (David) volunteer service.
Minh Dao, Alex Diaz, Luis Enrique Diaz, John Doll, Dale Le Duc, Bobby Duenas,
Marlin Dunlap, Debbie Dunn, Tony D’Alessandro, Maggie Debenedette, Josephine
De la Garza, Jaime De la Garza, Rose Mary Diaz, Lisa Marie Diaz, (E) Faye Edwards, The five-year anniversary date is still in place, individuals
Marisa Ehrig, Luis Madico Escudero, Isabel Escamilla, Anna & Meg Emembolu, Doris who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to complete
Cruz Escobar, Connie Erdeljac, Dany Erdeljac Jr., Jose Escalante (F) Sgt. Christo-
pher Farias, Steve Flannery, Jonhy Francisco, Yorley Frias, Samuel Fuentes, AA refresher trainings until they have met their five-year anni-
Fuentes III, (G) Joseph Gallagher, Jonahs Galloway, Victoria Alana Garcia, Juan versary date.
Alberto Garcia, Rosa Garcia, Lydia Ann Garcia, Elizabeth Gardner, Homer Garza,
Gene Gessert, Kelly Gillespie, Mariana De Jesus Gonzalez, Nelly Abby Gonzalez,
John A Guillespie, Roland Gusman, Mrs. Estera Guitierrez, Victoria Gomez, Jaxon As the five-year anniversary date is met, individuals will
Godkin, Rudy Galvan, Jose Angel Gonzalez (H) Milton Hanas, Joyce Hennessy,
Olivia Hernandez, Shirley Harris, Amy Diaz Hinojosa, Alison Hanst, Ray Hernandez, need to log into CMGConnect with their previous personal
Sandy Heuser, Patricia Houlihan(I) Dora Isaac (J) Jessica Jacobson, Cecilia
Jimenez, Dana Jones, Gene Juranka, Mario Jardin, John Jones, Alicia Jardin, Chris
VIRTUS user id and 1234 as the password. Once the individ-
Johnson (K) Elih Kars, Megan Kelly, Sharon Kettner, Lane Kimble, Gene Kimble, ual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able
Douglas K. (L) Netta Laird, Scott Laird, Jose Lara, Carlos Humberto Bolivar Lara,
Christian Lebanc, Mike Leditin, Julio Lezama, Gary Lindig, Stanley Loziek, Mitchell
to change their password. If they do not remember the
Lyon, Zee Lee, Harper Lee, Jay LeDuc, Ruben Lozano, Robert Lemon, Maria Lopez, user id, they may contact the following:
Deanna Lopez, Evelia Lezama, Blanca Lucio, Roseann Lara, Czarina Lee (M) Ines
Madice, Agustin Madona, Gerardo Madrigal, Kevin Malanaphy, Adelaida Maldo-
nado, Judy Mamaclay, Karen Berenice Margarito, Evelyn Marinas, Roy Martin, Daphne Woods at 800.228.6108 ext. 2375
Bradley Martinez, David Martinez, Emily Martinez, Walter Mayko, Lia McLean,
Noah Medlin & family, Nelson Mejia, Nenita Mendiola, Rudy Mendoza, Frank Mey-
or dwoods@catholicmutual.org
er, Lilvon Michael, Byron Michael, Manuela Alicia Ortiz Molina, Jose Manuel Monre- CMG at cmgconnect@catholicmutual.org
al, Lamar Montalvo, Sergio Montoya, Margie Morales, Sandra Morales-Negron,
Drake Motolet, Jeanne Marie Matthews, Lesley Marroquin, Jackie Mitchem, Lola
Morris, Juanita Millender, Danny Mitchell, Luis Madico, Anthony Montenegro, Deisy The following individuals below will now be required to
Maines, Michael McGeary, Antonio Mendez Jr., Priscilla Myerscough, Mary Jane
Morgan, Shaun McFarland (N) Ryan Naulty, Mary Neminach, Vicky Nevares, An- complete Safe Haven online training as well:
dres Nevares, Alpha Newgene, Shirley Ngang, Gam Thi Nguyen, Janell Noeth,
Rosa L. Nietes, John, Chidera, Chisom, Maurene and Tobe Ndub, Butin Ngim (O)
Rodolfo Ocampo, Julie Ojonta, Leonor Orozco, Danna Paola Osollo, (P) Melanie Individuals who have never attended training.
Pearson, Julian Gregory Pearson, Maria Antonia Medina Perez, Robert D. Perez,
Robert A. Perez, Lisa Peterson, Benjamin Poblete, Bobby Prize, Ofelia Padilla, Carlos
Individuals who are currently due for refresher training
Pena, Dolores Petrich, Todd Parsons, Danny Paz, Cynthia Pham (Q) Jeannine and had not attended VIRTUS training.
Quintero, (R) Doris Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Rodolfo E. Ramirez Jr., Chris Ramirez,
Nery Randa, Jerrene Randall, Jack Randall, Valentin Rangel, Olga Sarahi Reyna, Individuals who are currently due and have not at-
Joel Rivera, Lynette Roberts, Mark Rodriguez, Olefia Rodriguez, Marcela Ramirez tended VIRTUS training.
Roldan, Jose Rosas, Familia Montes Ruiz, Robinson Family, Michael Randall, Hum-
berto Jose Rodriguez Serrano, Olivia Ramirez, Krista Richardson, Richard Rogalski, Individuals who are out of compliance or past due.
Kyle Ramirez, Silvya Reimer (S) Gisela Sachs, Elizabeth Salas, Judge Deborah
Sanchez, Jose Santistevan, Marie Sauceda, Lee A. Sauseda, Khris Scherwitz, Mary
Stewardship Report
Jane Schillinger, Francis Schillinger, Evan Schuessler, Lupita Scotka, Tommy Sebes-
ta, Daniel Shay, Mrs. D. Florence Sicola, Johnny Sicola, Amelia Soarces, Bob Som-
mers, Mariana Soto, Jo Stewart, Thomas Stovall, Hanna Stoval, Maverick
Schwantzenlaug, Sandy Stephenson, Maria Isabel Saucedo, Dan Schuessler, Esther
De la Garza Salazar, Abby Salas, Meleida Sierra, Linda Salvaggio, Robert Salinas,
Dean Scontivarath, Stanley Stevens, Celina Gomez Padillo de Sanchez, Rose Sal-
vaggio (T) Dolores Tallman, Verneta Thomas, Martha Toledo, Claude Tournay,
John Trevino, David Turilli, Silvia Tellez, Fanny Triana, Mary Turner (U) Ignacio Urvina Due to the suspension of Sunday Masses dur-
(V) Dioselvia Lozano de Vargas, Jose Vargas, Guadalupe Vasquez, Edith Vazquez,
Linda Villanueva, Nemer Antonio Portccarrero Villagra Dang V. Vo, Mr. & Mrs. ing the pandemic, our offertory income has
Vences, Mckenzie Valentine, Ashley Vleins, Angie Vazquez, Jesus David Vazquez,
Juan Jose Vazquez (W) Jim Wade & Jamie Wade, Ashley Wade, Nancy Wan- declined substantially. Thank you to all pa-
namaker, Claire Way, Bob Way, Irma Guadalupe Westry, Wilder Family, Marshall
Williamson, Mike Wilson, Mary Wilson, Gale Winberley, Sabrina Way, Tristan Weston, rishioners who have continued their support
Caleb Walton (Y)(Z) Gilberto Zamora, Leticia Zarzoza, Leo Zerguche, Victoriano
Zamudio, Nora Zetino, and all others who also need our prayers. by on-line giving through Faith Direct or by
If you know anyone who is sick or in need of prayer support, dropping off their envelopes each week.
please call 281-463-7878. Comuníquese al teléfono anterior
si conoce algún enfermo que necesita el apoyo de la
oración de nuestra familia parroquial. To give on-line, go to our website and click
on the Faith Direct link.
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