22800 Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX 77373 Office 281-353-5053 * Fax 281-355-8847

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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS:

Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ……………………………………….tavila@stjta.com Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………..ezproducts@sbcglobal.net Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Paula Willis)…………………………………………………………..pj_willis@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (John Blaser)…………..johnjohanna08@yahoo.com El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)…….jpsalm91@yahoo.com Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………...stjamesffn@gmail.com Grupo de Oración: (Trini Villafaña)……………..mariaa20.99@gmail.com Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba)….joseruval@yahoo.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)……………………………...vercherc@yahoo.com

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

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

PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THOSE WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS

Ifyouoramemberofyourfamilyexperiencesillnessorinjurycalltheparishof iceat281-353-5053andwewilladdthatnametotheprayerlistintheBulletin.Wewillprayeverydayforthoseontheprayerlist.

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

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

STAFF Brian O’Neill Ext. 123 Music Ministry Coordinator Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com

Frank Miller, Ma hew Wood, Angelina Creado, Mrs. Cecilia Bartkowiak, Ellen Mendoza, Joyce Ramos, Jeff Harris, Ma lde Concio, Joshua Jones, Gary Mokry, Carl Borders, Jose Alvarez, Sylvia Kohanski, Richard J. Hor-wedel, Laura Lopez, Carl Wrobel., Geoffrey Wiggins,

Colleen Becwar, Cody Connelly, Richard Millet, Andrew Contreras, Oliv-ia Rodriguez, Billie Gassen, Evelyn Callery, Tom Horwedel, Thomas Pre-zioso, Charles Presley, Todd Schultz, Edward Sanchez, Frances Bollom, Bayron Fuentes, Raquel Ragan, Rene Espinoza, Tina Burke, Adrian Steffes, Lydia Lara, Mr. Alex Perez, Donna Montalvo, Yoselin Herrera, Anniston Serrato, Joshua Jones, Patricia Schultz, Angelo Ramos, Samuel Mondragon Jr., Chona Nolasco, Rose Marie Sanchez, John Mescia, Lety Munoz, Maricela & Jonathan Mondragon, Alex Osorio. BULLETIN DEADLINE

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY JULY 24 GN 18:20-32; PS 138:1-3, 6-8; COL 2:12-14; LK 11:1-13

7:30 a.m. Mass - Joe Stuhlreyer + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Annette Failla + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Aurelio Rodriguez III + 1:00 p.m. Misa - Connie Chicas + ______________________________________

MONDAY, JULY 25 St. James, Apostle

2COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1BC-2AB, 2CD-3, 4-5, 6; MT 20:20-28

7:00 p.m. Adora on ________________________________________________________

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Sts. Joachim and Anne,

Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary JER 14:17-22; PS 79:8, 9, 11 AND 13; MT 13:36-43

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Connie Chicas + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers 9:00 a.m. Catholicism Classes (St. James Room) 7:00 p.m. Taller de Dones y Cairinas 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Classes (St. James Room) ________________________________________________________

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 JER 15:10, 16-21; PS 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18; MT 13:44-46

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Connie Chicas + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Confession _____________________________________

THURSDAY, JULY 28 JER 18:1-6; PS 146:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6AB; MT 13:47-53

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Connie Chicas + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer _________________________________________________________

FRIDAY, JULY 29 St. Martha

JER 26:1-9; PS 69:5, 8-10, 14; JN 11:19-27

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Connie Chicas + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Grupo de Oracion _____________________________________________

SATURDAY, JULY 30 JER 26:11-16, 24; PS 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; MT 14:1-12

3:30 p.m. Confession 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Robert O. Cobb +

ACTIVITIES&READINGSTHISWEEK

~ CELIAC DISEASE ~

If you (or someone you know) suffers from Celiac Disease, please speak to the priest or

the deacon before Mass to make arrangements to receive

Gluten free Holy Communion.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

World Youth Day in Krakow: “Blessed are the merciful, for

they will be shown mercy”

This week, the universal Church focuses in prayerful solidarity on World Youth Day in Krakow, where WYD’s founder, St. John Paul II, served as archbishop. Its theme

coincides with that of Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy: “Blessed are the merciful, for

they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Today’s Gospel echoes the same theme, as

Jesus unites prayer with mercy in “The parable of the persistent friend.” Jesus teaches

us not only what words to pray, but what deeds must match authentic prayer. How

beautifully down-to-earth is Jesus’ portrait of a God who can be trusted to do what is best for

us. A pesky neighbor disturbs a sleeping friend and disrupts the household. Yet

beautiful images unfold. Persevering prayer receives active, practical mercy in loaves of

bread, recalling Luke’s unique expression for the Eucharist, “the breaking of bread” (Luke

24:35; Acts 2:42). WYD, the Jubilee, and Jesus thus unite to define perfect prayer as

persevering communion with God and unconditional mercy toward our neighbor.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

DSF 2016 ~ “GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST…” Parish Goal for 2016: $90,000.00 Amount Paid: $ 54,151.33 Amount Pledged: $ 73,523.00 # of participants: 283 % paid at: 60.17% Report date: 07/18/2016

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OUR GIFTS TO GOD

Thank you for your generous stewardship.

Week ending July 17, 2016

Regular Collection (206 env) $ 10,139.40 Food Drive $ 124.00 Mailed in contributions: $ 755.00 Online Giving: $ 2,731.62 Office Misc: $ 2,121.40 Total: $ 15,871.50 Attendance: 2360

SCHEDULED SECOND COLLECTIONS: 1st Sunday: Maintenance Fund

5th Sunday: Social Ministry

Circle of Friends Catholic Singles Ministry Circle of Friends Catholic Singles Ministry Circle of Friends is open to all adults who are single, widowed, divorced or separated. People from any Parish and Faith are invited to participate in group activities. Please look at our webpage @ http://staoptw.org<https://mail.staoptw.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://staoptw.org/church/index.cfm?load=page%26page=200> >Pastoral Life >Fellowship >Circle of Friends Icon for detail of events and more. August Major Events: Cynthia Woods Mass & a Meal @ St. Simon & Jude Shankz Black Light Mini Golf

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begin your family application. Serving Prek3 - 12th grade students, our mission is family-centered, grounded in the

Magisterium, and devoted to excellence in education. Students attend Socratic classes two days per week and are home schooled the remaining days using the Mother

Of Divine Grace classical curriculum. For information: Jorja Baumgarten at 470-239-0259

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Faith Formation News

For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): VACANT — if interested, send resume to Dcn Ray CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: James Spurgin – jspurgin@stjta.com Youth Ministry Middle & High School: VACANT— if interested, send resume to Dcn Ray

Youth Ministry News HighSchoolYouthNights...All parishioners in High School are welcome to attend our youth nights every other Friday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Join us for snacks, activities, and fellowship. Bring a friend! JuniorHighYouthNights...All parishioners in Junior High School are welcome to join! It will begin at 7:00pm until 8:30pm and we will be located in the JP II Room. Please come for food, games, and fun!!!

FREE RESOURCES

Be sure to stop by the pamphlet rack near the side entrance to explore the many resources available in English and Spanish!

Let’s Get Involved with Faith Formation

We welcome any parents, sen-iors and young adults to come on board with St. James Faith Formation Ministry. We will

use music, crafts, drama, games, scripture and group sharing.

Come aboard and share your talents with the children of our parish. The commit-ment will be once a month starting Sep-

tember – May from 6-7:30. If you’re interested, please contact Ra-

chel in our Faith Formation Office at 281 353-5053 with the grade level you’re in-

terested in assisting with.

Birthright Pregnancy Center is in need of vol-unteers (especially bilingual) for the summer. Training provided. Flexible two hour shi s. Contact pa-rishioners Mary Arnold, Yoli Garza or Jane Garcia at 281-440-4910 and houstonbirthright@gmail.com.

DO YOU WANT TO DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND

ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH?

Join us here at St. James for a spiritual growth and education opportunity with Bishop Robert Barron and his much acclaimed 10 part DVD se-ries entitled: Catholicism

We are meeting for 8 more consecutive Tuesdays (9am & 7pm) in the St. James Room. Presented by Mr. Peter Wood.

DON’T MISS IT!!!

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

SERVICIO DEL FONDO DIOCESANO 2016 “VAYAN Y DEN FRUTO ABUNDANTE Y DURADERO…” Meta de la parroquia 2016: $90,000.00 Pagado: $ 54,151.33 Promesa: $ 73,523.00 # de participantes: 283 % pagado: 60.17% Fecha: 07/18/2016

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(Gracias por su ayuda Cristiana De Los Dones)

Fin de Semana del 17 de julio 2016

Colecta Regular (206 sobres) $ 10,139.40 Colecta de Víveres $ 124.00 Contribuciones enviadas por correo: $ 755.00 Contribuciones Vía línea: $ 2,731.62 Office Misc: $ 2,121.40 Total: $ 15,871.50 Asistencia: 2360 SEGUNDA COLECTA PROGRAMADA:

1er domingo: Reducción de la deuda 5o domingo: MInisterio Social

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El Centro de asistencia maternal Birthright ne-cesita ayuda adicional de voluntarios (especialmente bilingües) durante el verano. Proporcionamos entrenamiento y horas flexi-bles de turnos de dos horas. Favor de contactar feligreses Mary Arnold, Yoli Garza o

Jane Garcia al número (281) 440-4910 y hous-tonbirthright@gmail.com

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