Welcome to the Catholic Community of Notre DameNotre Dame means “Our Lady” and was named after Our Lady of Notre Dame, the Patron Saint of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.

Our parish was established in 1969 and presently we are a very multicultural parish which count Catholic Americans of European, Hispanic, Asian, African, and Indian backgrounds among our members.

MISSION STATEMENTAs a parish we strive to be a community of disciples faithful to the teaching of

Our Lord Jesus and united with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo in the ministriesof Worship, Faith Formation, and Service of Love.

We strive to be sensitive and responsive to the longings and needs of our diverse cultural groups to give praise and worship to God in their own language and traditions.

Bienvenidos a la Comunidad Católica de Notre DameDECLARACIÓN DE NUESTRA META

Como parroquia nos esforzamos por ser una comunidad de discípulos fieles a lasenseñanzas de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo y estamos unidos

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo en los ministerios de Adoración, Formación de la Fe y Servicios de amor. Luchamos para ser sensitivos y receptivos a los deseos y necesi-dades de nuestros diversos grupos culturales para dar alabanza y adoración a Dios

en sus propias lenguas y tradiciones.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Parish Office & Rectory: 281-498-4653Fax: 281-879-1527CCE & Music Office: 281-495-1256Community Center: 281-498-4517

www.ndgh.org

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. (Español), 5:00 p.m.

Rosary Recited at 7:45 a.m.

Monday-Friday: 7:00 p.m. (Thursday in Spanish)

Monday-Thursday: 6:15 a.m.

Friday: 10:00 am

Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor: Msgr. Rolando V. DioknoParochial Vicar: Rev. Lukose Manuel, O.S.H.

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Ernest A. AbadejosDeacon: Rev. Mr. Elie Calonge

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Anthony OlsovskyDeacon: Rev. Mr. Francis Ostrowski

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Jaime Barbery

Parish Business ManagerErika Alvarez

Parish Office Assistant Alejandra Ramirez

Parish AccountantDuc Manh Ho

Director of Religious EducationBlanca Plasencia

Coordinator of Liturgical MusicKaren Mikula

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATIONINFORMACIÓN SACRAMENTAL

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.Sacramento de Reconciliación: Todos los sabados de las 4:00-5:00 p.m. tambien puede llamar por una cita.

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact parish office.Unción de Los Enfermos: Favor de llamar a la oficina.

Baptisms: Please contact parish office.Bautismos: Por favor llamar a la oficina.

Marriage: Couples should contact the Parish Office at least nine (9) months before wedding.Matrimonio: Las parejas deben comunicarse con la Oficina de la Parroquia por lo menos nueve (9) meses antes de la boda.

Quinceañeras: For information regarding Quinceañeras you must call the CCE office - (281) 495-1256.Quinceañeras: Para información respecto a Quinceañeras tienen que llamar a la oficina de CCE - (281) 495-1256.

7720 Boone Road, Houston, Texas 77072

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please fill out a registration form found in the Church vestibule and give to an usher or fill out a registration form online.Nuevos Parroquianos: Bienvenidos! Por favor llene un formulario de inscripción en la entrada de la iglesia entreguela a un acomodador o llene una

solicitud en línea.

NOTRE DAME CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS August 1, 2021

This Week in Our Parish

-Sunday, August 1st—18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mass at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (English), 1:00 p.m. (Spanish)

5:00 p.m. (English) Coffee after Morning Mass

- 10:00 a.m. Baptism (Taylor A. Chiu)– Church - 1:30 p.m. CWO– Parish Hall - 3:00 p.m. Feast Day of God the Father– Church

- Monday, August 2nd- Mass at 6:15 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

- Tuesday, August 3rd - Mass at 6:15 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

- 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice– Room F - 6:00 p.m. Under the Mantle of Mary– Parish Hall - 8:00 p.m. Neocatechumenate– Alleluia Room - Wednesday, August 4th– Mass at 6:15 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. YAG (18-24 yrs.)– St. Maria Goretti Room - 6:00 p.m. Holy Hour– Church - 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry H.S.– St. Maria Goretti Room - 8:00 p.m. Neocatechumenate- “CCE North Building” - Thursday, August 5th– Mass 6:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Death Anniversary (Adan Rodriguez)- Church - 6:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer– Bishop Odin - Friday, August 6th– Mass 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Billingual) - 5:00 p.m. Wedd. Reh. Oo Meh/ Say Reh– Church - 8:00 p.m. Wedd. Reh. (Antolin/Blanca Padilla)- Church - Saturday, August 7th– Mass 8:00 am & 5:00 p.m.

(Vigil Mass) - 8:00 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes– Meeting Room - 10:00 a.m. Wedding: Meh & Reh– Church - 12:00 p.m. Antolin Benitez & Blanca Padilla– Church - 4:00 p.m. Confessions– Church - 4:00 p.m. African Community Choir- “Room G” - Sunday, August 8th– Mass 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship– Community Center - 2:00 p.m. Bible Study– Alleluia Room

From the Pastor

Last Sunday, today and the next, the gospel reading is taken from the 6th chapter of the gospel of St. John. It is interrupted on the feast of the Assumption but resumes on the Sunday after. Altogether this chapter which is titled “The Discourse on the Bread of Life” takes four Sundays. As we saw last Sunday, it started with an ordinary bread which Jesus miraculously multiplied. The miracle underscores the fact that bread is important. It is the basic need to live. Man lives by bread, it is a given. But the problem is when one gets stuck with bread and begins to believe that man lives only by bread. This is what Jesus wants the people to realize as he says to them. “You are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not look for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life.” He wants to redirect their concerns and refocus their inquiring minds. For there is a far deeper hunger than physical hunger which bread and material things can never satisfy. Jesus wants them to look beyond material food. “Man does not live only by bread but by the word that comes from the mouth of God.” And since Jesus is the ‘Word’ of God made flesh, so man lives by him. “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever comes to me will never thirst.” Jesus came to satisfy the hunger of the spirit, of the soul – the hunger for love, for truth, for justice, for relationship, the hunger to belong, to be accepted, the hunger for meaning, the hunger for God. And Jesus is this bread from heaven. But in this age of materialism and consumerism, people look somewhere else to satisfy these hungers. They look for it in success, power, fame and wealth, which the world has ‘deified.’ And so people work and spend time and energy to posses this ‘bread’, only to realize that it leaves them empty and hungry. Yes, for a while, they feel satisfied, they feel to be at the top of the world, but then emptiness and loneliness creeps in. And so arises the need for drugs, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, diversions, after which a greater feeling of frustration and emptiness follows. The cycle goes on. And many times, the end is suicide. Where is life there? Do not look for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. Your brother and friend, Father Roland A Little Tickler: One Sunday, a pastor noticed a member arrive very late during the 9:30 a.m. service. To his surprise, the member was in his seat when the 11:00 a.m. service began. But when the congregation rose to sing the hymn before the sermon, he left, explaining to the usher, “This is where I came in.”

Congratulations to those

who received their

First Holy Communion

on the month of July!

Attention organizations and prayer

groups. Please inform the office what

date you will begin meeting to ensure

you have access to the rooms. Thank

you!

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18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday, August 1– 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ex 16: 2-4, 12-15; Eph 4: 17, 20-24; Jn 6: 24-35

-8:30 a.m. † John & Josephine Zelko

-11:00 a.m. Cheryl Gabriel (Special Intention)

-1:00 p.m. † Pedro Obregon

-5:00 p.m. † Nenita Lising Brown

Monday, August 2– 18th Week in OT W kdy.

Nm 11: 4b-15; Mt 14: 13-21

-6:15 a.m. † Diego E. Medina

-7:00 p.m. † Florentino Ortiz (Birthday)

Tuesday, August 3– 18th Week in OT W kdy

Nm 12: 1-13; Mt 14: 22-36

-6:15 a.m. † Peter Tran

-7:00 p.m. † Jesus Marcial, Jr. (Death Ann.)

Wednesday, August 4– St. John Vianney, P.Obl. Mem

Nm 13: 1-2, 25—14: 1, 26a-29a, 34-35; Mt 15: 21-28

-6:15 a.m. † Arcadio Guk-Ong (Death Ann.)

-7:00 p.m. Vocations

Thursday, August 5– 18th Week in OT W kdy

Nm 20: 1-13; Mt 16: 13-23

6:15 a.m. Dolly Cyganski (Healing)

-7:00 p.m. † Petra Saldarriaga

Friday, August 6– TRANSFIGURATION FEAST

Dn 7: 9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1: 16-19; Mt 9: 2-10

-10:00 a.m. † Julieta Muyo

-7:00 p.m. † Jesus Marcial, Jr.

Kimberly Baezner (Birthday)

Saturday, August 7– 18th Week in OT W kdy.

Dt 6: 4-13; Mt 17: 14-20

-8:00 a.m. † Ding De Leon

-5:00 p.m. † Dolores Knight

Sunday, August 8– 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kgs 19: 4-8; Eph 4: 30—5: 2; Jn 6: 41-51

-8:30 a.m. Chandler Family (Thanksgiving)

-11:00 a.m. Villarubia Family (Thanksgiving)

-1:00 p.m. † Olga Burgos

-5:00 p.m. † Marco T. Interiano

“Pray, Hope and don’t worry.

Worry is useless.

God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”

Sanctuary Candles Burning In Healing of

Dolly Cyganski

As Catholics, we believe that all we have is a gift from God.

Our response in faith is to offer these gifts back to God in

gratitude. With gifts of prayer, we pray for our nation,

Church and our parishes. With gifts of treasure, we support

our parishes even when we cannot be there in person.

How you can Help:

Those who receive church envelopes through the mail, you may drop off your donations through the mail slot in the front door of the parish office any time during the week or

weekend. Online giving is available just visit our parish website at

www.ndgh.org and click on Parish Offering. By Mail at: Notre Dame Catholic Church, 7720 Boone Rd.,

Houston, TX 77072 Online Giving Text GIVETOND at 281-595-7337

CMGConnect the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s new “All-Online” Safe Environment Training & Background Check

This program is a condition of

volunteer ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

All volunteers, members of groups, movements, and organizations over the age of 18, who volunteer or

participate in any capacity are required to complete the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training and a criminal

background check before they may begin volunteer activities.

The Mandatory/Safe Environment renewal training

must be completedevery five years and a new background check submitted before the five year expiration

of prior training.

To get started, go to CMGConnect.org.

and follow the instructions.

For questions, or to retrive a username or password please call the Parish Office at 281-498-4653 or email at

admin@ndgh.org***(We ask to please complete this train-ing, to be in compliance with the Diocese)

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NOTRE DAME CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS August 1, 2021

Maribel Cruz, Oscar Garcia Guzman, Edith Guzman, Carla Marcos, Erik Gonzalez, Julia Hernandez, Ianne Perez Quila, Guillermo

Zamora, Jose Murillo, Matthew Uganze, Baltazar Gutierrez, Ira Gutierrez, Carlota Spalteholz, Kelly Vela Román, Donald Wenglar, Dariel Diaz, Kourtney

Njiti, Renee Comeaux; Jay & Susan Guillermo, Joan Holder, Danny Lee, Paulie Alam, Ramoncito Cruzada, Grace Diaz Font, Stephen Rogers, Antonio Parras…

and ALL sick members of our Parish Community.

———————–——————————— If you need to add a name to the prayer list, please call

The parish office at 281-498-4653

************************************************** Si necesita agregar un nombre a la lista de oración, Por favor

llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-498-4653

PARISH SUPPORT

Financial Results for Church Operations

Year to Date Ending May 2021

Receipts……………………………….……...$751,376 Expenses…...…………………………...……$889,628 Deficit………………………………………….$138,252

PARISH WEEKLY COLLECTION

Collection of 07/18/2021

Regular Collection………………………..$10,037.82 Novena………………………………………….$573.00 Poor Box…………………………………………$7.00 Capital Campaign…………………..………$5,153.00

Online Giving Collection

07/04/2021…………………………...………$1,030.00

IGNITE Total Amount Paid…...…………………...$67,332.00

DSF GOAL: $100,000 Total Amount Paid: ………………………$45,108.00

PRAY FOR THE SICK/

ORA POR LOS ENFERMOS

Notre Dame Food Pantry is NOW

Accepting Donations for

non perishable foods… All refrigerated items must be brought to

the Parish

Office… Please remember to check

for expiration dates!

Thank you!

Notre Dame Catholic Church Blood Drive Event

Sunday, August 8, 2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Community Center

Sign up online www.commitforlife.org/

Code: NDCC Walk-Ins are Welcome!

Evento de Donación de Sangre en Notre Dame

Sábado 8 de Agosto del 2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Centro Comunitario Regístrese en línea

www.commitforlife.org Codigo: NDCC

Bienvenido Sin Cita Previa!

Houston Area Women’s Center works to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-256-0661

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-256-0551

El Centro de Mujeres del Área de Houston trabaja para poner fin a la Violencia Doméstica y

Asalto Sexual Línea de Ayuda para Asalto Sexual:

1-800-256-0661 Línea de Ayuda para Violencia Doméstica

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18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Del Pastor

El domingo pasado, hoy y el próximo, la lectura del Evangelio está tomada del capítulo 6 de San Juan. Se interrumpe en la fiesta de la Asunción, pero se reanuda el domingo siguiente. En total, este capítulo que se titula “El discurso sobre el pan de vida” dura cuatro domingos. Como vimos el domingo pasado, comenzó con un pan común que Jesús multiplicó milagrosamente. El milagro subraya el hecho de que el pan es importante. Es la necesidad básica para vivir. El hombre vive de pan, está por dado. Pero el problema es cuando uno se estanca con el pan y comienza a creer que el hombre vive por el pan solamente. Esto es lo que Jesús quiere que la gente se dé cuenta cuando les dice. “Yo les aseguro que ustedes no me andan buscando por haber visto señales milagrosas, sino por haber comido de aquellos panes hasta saciarse. No trabajen por ese alimento ques se acaba, sino por el alimento que dura para la vida eterna.” El quiere redirigir sus preocupaciones y reenfocar sus mentes inquisitivas. Porque existe un hambre que es más profundo que el hambre física que el pan y las cosas materiales nunca podrán satisfacer. Jesús quiere que miren más allá de la comida material. “El hombre no vive del pan solamente sino de la palabra que viene de la boca de Dios.” Y ya que Jesús es la “Palabra” de Dios hecha carne, para que el hombre viva por él. “Yo soy el pan de vida; El que a mí viene, nunca tendrá hambre, y el que cree en mí nunca tendrá sed.” Jesús vino a satisfacer el hambre espiritual, del alma - el hambre por el amor, por la verdad, por la justicia, por buenas relaciones, el hambre de pertenecer a algo, de ser aceptado, el hambre poe el significado, el hambre por Dios. Y Jesús es este pan del cielo. Pero en esta época de materialismo y consumismo, la gente mira a otros lugares para satisfacer estas hambres. Ellos lo buscan en el éxito, el poder, la fama y la riqueza, que el mundo ha ‘endiosado’. Y asi la gente trabaja y pone energía para poseer de este ‘pan’, solamente para realizae que los deja vacíos y hambrientos. Sí, por un rato, ellos se sienten satisfechos, ellos se sienten en la cima del mundo, pero cuando el vacío y la soledad van llegando. Así aumenta la necesidad por las drogas, tranquilizantespastillas para dormir, diversiones, después de los cuales llega un sentimiento más grande de frustración y vacío. El ciclo continúa. Y muchas veces, el final es el suicidio. ¿Dónde está la vida ahí? No busques por alimentos que perecen sino por los alimentos que duran para la vida eterna, los cuales le dará el Hijo del Hombre. Su hermano y amigo, Padre Rolando

Una pequeña Cosquillita:

Un Pastor notó que un feligrés llega muy tarde durante el servicio de las 9:30 a.m. Para su sorpresa, el mismo feligrés, estaba en el mismo asiento para el servicio de las 11:00 a.m. Pero cuando la congregación se levantó para el canto antes del sermón, se fue explicándole al acomodador, "Aquí fue cuando yo entré.”

En Nuestra Parroquia Domingo 1ro de Agosto– Décimo Octavo en Tiempo

Ordinario - 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español– Iglesia - Lunes 2do de Agosto– - 7:00 p.m. Legión de María– Bishop Odin - 8:30 p.m. Alabanza Nazarenos– Alleluia Room - Martes 3ro de Agosto— - 8:00 p.m. Hora Santa– Capilla - Miércoles 4to de Agosto— - 7:00 p.m. Coro Español– “Room F” - Juéves 5to de Agosto- Misa (Español)7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ensayo/Coro Jesús de Nazaret– “Room E” - Viérnes 6to de Agosto—Misa (Bilingúe) 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ELI Hora Santa– Capilla -Sábado 7to de Agosto— -9:00 a.m. Hijos e Hijas de María– Alleluia Room - 4:00 p.m. Confesiones– Iglesia - 7:00 p.m. Junta Mensual Ministerio Hispano- Alleluia

Room - Domingo 8to de Agosto— Misa 1:00 p.m. (Español)

Día de Oración para

los Niños

No Nacidos

Lunes a Jueves

8:00 am - 8:30 am ***

Capilla de Notre Dame

Consejería Espiritual Favor de llamar a la

Oficina Parroquial para hacer una cita con nuestra

consejera: Lucelly Torres

Estipendio: $35 por hora

Felicidades a quienes

recibieron su

Primera Comunión

en el mes de Julio!

Atención organizaciones y grupos de

oración. Informe a la oficina que

fecha comezarán a reunirse para

asegurarse de tener acceso al salón.

Gracias!

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