9/3/17

Dear Parish Family,

The prophets often spoke bluntly, whether addressing the people

God of seducing and overpowering him, making him speak a word that has led to his ridicule and persecution. He was even

of his preaching! Jeremiah confesses he has no choice in the matter. When he refuses to

in his heart, consuming his very bones. The cost of drawing near to the living God can take us down a path we would rather

to speak of the suffering that lay ahead, instead of being the powerful Messiah people had been waiting for, who would cast down their enemies and restore Israel to the glory days of King David. Instead, Jesus spoke about taking up the cross, losing one’s life, or, in Paul’s words to the Romans, becoming

God’s plan for us is the transformation and

of God’s Son Jesus. This transformation comes about when we “offer [our] bodies as a living sacrifice,” seeking to discern and do God’s will as Jesus did. Such self-offering may lead to our following Jesus on the way: finding life by losing it for the sake of others, and coming to

water, and nourishing food for our spirit. —James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Love, Peace & Prayers,

Father Bill Bartniski

SANCTUARY LAMPS The sanctuary lamps will burn this week for Emma Kulcak & Grandson, Chad Turman by Jerome Kulcak and for John Bienski, Jr. & Anita Scotka by Norbert & Dorothy Scotka.

Monday, Sept. 4 8:00 a.m.: No Mass Tuesday, Sept. 5 8:00 a.m.: Michael Stryk Wednesday, Sept. 6 8:00 a.m.: Andre Scotka Thursday, Sept. 7 8:15 a.m.: Bessie Fagan Friday, Sept. 8 8:00 a.m.: Frank Pavlovsky Saturday, Sept. 9 8:00 a.m.: No Mass 5:30 p.m.: The Sick in the Parish Sunday, Sept. 10

7:00 a.m.: Broussard Family 9:00 a.m.: Pamela Sembera Parsons

11:00 a.m.: Families of Holy Rosary Parish

BAZAAR GENERAL CHAIRPERSONS

Jesse Sandoval 281-850-0334 Mark Kuchenbecker 281-202-7056 Doug Krenek 832-465-3256 Church Office 281-342-3089

We are always at your service!

Parish Bazaar MOVED to September 10, 2017

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Due to Storm

Holy Rosary Catholic Church 81st Annual BAZAAR

DATE CHANGED to:

**SEPTEMBER 10, 2017**

Monday Church Office Closed 7:30 p.m.: Choir Practice - CH Tuesday 7:00 p.m.:

7:15 p.m.: CDA-MHWednesday 9:30 a.m.: Bible Study - MK 7:00 p.m.: RCIA Tour - CH Thursday 8:15 a.m.: HRCS Mass - CHSaturday 5:30 p.m.: Mass CUA/UST Collection

We pray that all are safe. Due to the storm, HRCS is currently closed and plans to resume classes on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Notification regarding further closures will

Holy Rosary Catholic School has revised its Strategic Plan for 2018-2020. See www.holyrosary-school.org to view the plan online or pick up a copy in the office. The main goals that our plan focuses on are Evangelization, Excellence, and Enrollment. Interested in HRCS for your child? Please call the front office at 281-342-5813 a tour. Applications are now being accepted for the

“Grounded in our Catholic faith & focused on academic

PARISH SCHEDULE

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL VACANT HOURS NEEDING ATTENDANCE:

Sundays 1:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Mondays 12:00 a.m. (Sunday midnight)

SUBSTITUTES ALSO NEEDED

Please call Marv Kuhn 281-342-9381

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE

Beginning with the September 17, 2017 bulletin, articles will be due in the church

office by 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays (12 days prior to requested publication date). Example: Articles for September 17 are

due by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church 81ST ANNUAL BAZAAR

MOVED to September 10, 2017

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LOOKING INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

OR COMPLETING YOUR SACRAMENTS?

RCIA may be your answer! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), explores the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition.

Do any of these definitions apply to you? • I am a non-Catholic • I am a non-Catholic spouse of a Catholic • I am a Catholic interested in updating my

knowledge • I have been away from the Church for awhile

and want to come back • I am curious about the Roman Catholic Faith • I have decided to become Catholic

If the answer is yes to any of the above, then this is a wonderful and relaxed opportunity to join with others to learn and ask your questions. You are invited and encouraged to come and see.

Classes Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Mark Conference Room at the Parish Hall. Call Deacon Brick in the church office at 281-342-3089 x. 140.

We welcome you!

MAY GOD BLESS HURRICANE HARVEY VICTIMS, First Responders, Volunteers, Donors,

Emergency teams & their families. Thank you for your continued prayers.

THANK YOU to the following for cleaning the church sanctuary during July: Barbie Respondek, Robbie Kaminsky, Barbara Jurek, Florence Wleczyk, Rachel Diaz, Linda Gubbels, Maxine Phelan and Stella Lessert. Your stewardship is appreciated!

of

requires two is held on Wednesday evenings. For details

see www.holyrosaryyouth.org. Pre-K 3 through 5th grade CCE begins in the gym

Parents are welcome to come to the opening at 5:30 p.m. Please line up in cars by the walk-way from the gym to pick up your children.

6th grade through 12th grade begins in the gym at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Please line up in cars by the Junior High walkway to pick up your children at 8:30 p.m.

FAMILY REFLECTION Important Passage:

Do not

by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. (Rom 12: 1-2)

Teen: Do I follow the ways of the world or the ways of God? Child: How can I know the will of God?

BIBLES AND CATECHISMS

CCE NEWS

PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS

First Communion is a two year process that typically begins in the 1st grade and ends at the end of the 2nd grade with a First Communion Mass. Children should attend Mass every Sunday to participate in the sacramental life of the church. In addition, there are Sacramental Sundays to help the children learn about reconciliation and the Eucharist. Also, children are asked to miss no more than one CCE class a school year in order to be prepared for the sacrament.

Out of Sequence First Communion is a two year process for baptized children that have begun preparation for First Communion after 1st grade. There are additional sessions after the end of regular CCE to prepare an Out of Sequence child to receive First Communion.

Confirmation preparation requires two years of preparation, but teens can take up to four years, if needed. This preparation usually begins in the 9th grade. Preparation includes weekly attendance at Sunday Mass, attendance at two confirmation retreats, all

with Confirmation, and weekly CCE attendance. Students who attend Catholic high schools are to attend the first scheduled CCE class of each month as well as all the other components listed above. The youth are asked to miss no more than one CCE class per school year. Sponsors and/or the candidate’s parents are asked to attend some classes and an Evening of Reflection to help the youth grow closer to Christ.

CCE REGISTRATIONForms available in the church vestibule, online

Return form & payment to church office

Attn: Tina or Leann

CCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please pray about helping lead our youth to Christ.

Call Tina x. 106 or Leann x. 141 at 281-342-3089 or email thollopeter@hrccr.com or ljerkins@hrccr.com.

Holy Rosary 81st Annual Bazaar MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

BAYOU AWAKENING RETREAT

September 15-17 at Camp Kappe for young adults ages 18-25. Our mission is to bring young adults to a personal encounter with Christ, provide an opportunity for spiritual renewal & to connect

See www.bayouawakening.org or 713-741-8778.

PARISH SOCIETIES

SOCIETY NAME & PRESIDENT MEETINGS

Altar and Rosary Society 3rd Tuesday of Month Janey Schumacher, 281-232-8721 School Board…………… ............... 2nd Thursday of Month Mike Reisinger, 713-562-6867 Catholic Daughters ..................... 1st Tuesday of Month Georgia Boettcher, 832-451-5909 Catholic Youth Organization ....... 1st Sunday of Month Justin Redding, 832-535-8199 (CCE) Religious Education Tina Hollopeter, 281-342-3089, x106 or x. 141 KCs 3rd Degree ........................... 4th Tuesday of Month Roy Mercer, 281-341-5023 KCs 4th Degree ........................... 1st Tuesday of Month Rick Hail, 832-344-7327 KJT .............................................. Quarterly Michael Tydlacka, 281-232-3667 KJZT ............................................ Quarterly Martha Macha, 832-595-9380 Parent-Teachers Club ................. 3rd Thursday of Month Claudia Vega, 832-547-5094 Pastoral Council .......................... 4th Thursday of Month Ed LaVigne, 281-344-8215 St. Vincent de Paul ...................... 2nd & 4th Sundays Tom Wheeler, 281-342-3089, ext 144 Young At Heart Club ................... 2nd Tuesday of Month Shirley Myers, 281-342-2334

Mission Statement

We, the Catholic community of Holy Rosary, Rosenberg, under the patronage of Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, are bonded together by a common belief in Jesus Christ and our commitment to His teachings. We, as a community of believers, are called to proclaim the Gospel, to be witness and sign of God’s Kingdom on earth and to work for our salvation. Mindful of our Patroness, Mary, and her example as parent, teacher and intercessor, we are committed to accomplish this mission through service, education, prayer and celebration of the Eucharist.

HOLY ROSARY PARISH STAFF

Gordie Allen Parish Business Administrator Annette Swallers Parish Secretary Anne Chilek Parish Bookkeeper Karen Matthews Parish Census/Contribution Clerk Michael Riha Music Director/Organist Tina Hollopeter Director of Religious Education Leann Jerkins CCE Coordinator Linda Bradford School Principal Cheryl Wehring School Administrative Assistant Maria Munguia School Receptionist/Secretary

Kucera, Allen Scopel, Veronica Prihoda, Gene & Margie Uherek, Helen Kelner, Katie Vacek, Ed Rupert,

September 9 & 10 - Weekend Servers

Sunday 7:00 a.m: John & Jeremy Rebeles 9:00 a.m.: H. & J. Gill, S. Sundberg, G. Stavinoha

A.Gomez

Weekend of September 9 & 10

J. Guidroz (L) D.Gurecky, B.Rohan (B)

T. Guidroz, J. Toman CYO Mass

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

HARD-EARNED LUCK I’m a great believer in luck, and I find

the harder I work, the more I have of it. — Thomas Jefferson

PRAY FOR OUR HEROES IN THE MILITARY

Sergeant David Hammonds, Marines;AnthonyVillarreal, JoePirem&DavidLt. Col Tom Reichert, U.S. Air Force;Captain Hernandez, U.S. Air Force; Staff Sgt.Adam Renee Hernandez, U.S. Air Force;Sgt. Michael Almendarez, U.S. Army; Staff Sgt.Shaun P. Houlihan, U.S. Air Force. If you have a family

member or friend you would like to include, please call the church office at 281-342-3089.

BAZAAR REMINDER Help will be needed the day after the bazaar to disassemble the booths and clean up the

gym and grounds. The more helpers we have the easier it will be.

ATTENTION: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Each year, Father Bill invites our high school students to become sacristans. The

Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses. Duties require someone who is responsible, reliable, and who

knows how to serve Mass. If interested, please see Father Bill for additional information.

DAY OF REFLECTION ON BEREAVEMENT 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 13

HOLY NAME PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER

430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston 77024 Register online or call 713-464-0211

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.” We often forget this stewardship wisdom when we

spend all of our time, talent and treasure to gain more of the world’s riches. We need to

set our priorities based on God’s values and not the values of the material world.

ARE YOU REGISTERED?

“I’ve attended this church for years.” But, have you registered? If you were registered under your parents’ name but are now an adult, you also need to register. Parish Registration forms may be picked up in the back of church or at the church office; or

and a registration form will be mailed to you.

Registering with the church helps to keep you informed of church matters and gives the church more accurate data regarding our parishioners. Remember, you must be a registered parishioner to be married in the Church, have your child baptized, or to be a Baptism or Confirmation Sponsor.

Please send a registration form to the following: NAME: ___________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________ _______________________________ PHONE: __________________________________ CELL PHONE: ____________________________

PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY

RELIGION DEFINED I do not know how philosophers may ultimately define religion; but from Micah to James it has been defined as service to one’s fellow human rendered by following the great rule of justice

and mercy, of wisdom and righteousness. —Theodore Roosevelt

WORD OF LIFE “The sufferings caused by chronic or terminal illness

cry out for our compassion, a word whose root meaning is to ‘suffer with’ another person. True

compassion alleviates suffering while maintaining solidarity with those who suffer. It does not put lethal

drugs in their hands and abandon them.” -USCCB, “To Live Each Day with Dignity: A Statement on Assisted Suicide,” ©2011,

DISCOVERING LOVE WITH CLARITY FOR SINGLES, DATING, & ENGAGED COUPLES:

RELATIONSHIP & DISCERNMENT SERIES Fall 2017 Spring 2018 7pm-9pm

St. Dominic Chancery Auditorium 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston

Register at www.archgh.org/yacm $5 per person for the 6 series package 713-741-8778

Wedding Anniversary Mass for Couples

Celebrating 25 or 50 years of Sacramental

Marriage

will be held of

Whether or not a couple attends the ceremony, they are eligible to receive a special recognition. Call 713-741-8720 by October 1. Registration will not be processed if the information about the Catholic Wedding cannot be verified, Each couple will be able to bring a maximum of 6 family members or friends to the Mass. Contact the Office of Family Life Ministry 713-741-8730 with questions.

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FOLLOWING CHRIST If you’ve ever had an unpleasant but somewhat amusing practical joke played on you, then you have some understanding of how Jeremiah feels today when he tells God “good one - you duped me.” We can almost see him shaking his

in his voice. In similar fashion, Peter thinks Jesus is “duping” him when Jesus starts to explain that being Messiah means suffering and dying, and being a follower of the Messiah means taking up a cross and doing the same. Jeremiah tries to deny God’s will for him by trying to shut up; Peter - who has just been made the foundation of the church - out and out denies the teaching of Jesus, for which he is named “Satan” today. Fortunately for us, Jeremiah comes to realize that to have the word of God placed in your heart means that it will be futile to try and keep silent, even if it means scorn and derision from those around you. Luckily, Peter ultimately returned to the faith he professed in last week’s Gospel, and came to understand

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