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Parish Secretary
Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448
Sacrament of Baptism
DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448
Director of Religious Education
Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880
Ushers & Greeters
Clarence Washington, 832-414-5290
Eucharistic Ministers
Pastor, 281-426-8448
Lectors
Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042
Altar Servers
Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109
Family Bible Study
Pastor, 281-426-8448
7122 Whiting Rock Drive
www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org
Baytown (McNair) , TX 77521-1154 hfrcc7122@verizon.net
Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948
CALL UPON THE LORD
The very first line of today’s first reading summons us to seek the Lord and to call upon God. This sentiment is echoed in the refrain for today’s responsorial psalm: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him” (Psalm 145:18a). Saint Paul is the embodiment of someone who constantly sought the Lord. In the excerpt we read today from his letter to the Philippians, we find Saint Paul toward the end of his life, a life he describes as com-pletely consonant with Christ. He writes, “For to me life is Christ” (Philippians 1:21). To find out what it means to live life completely in accord with Christ we need look no fur-ther than today’s Gospel. There we find that God’s love and mercy are immeasurable for all those who seek and call upon the Lord. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS September 24, 2017
Mass Schedule
Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday—Friday
7:30 am
Saturday Vigil
5:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am
Holy Day Masses
7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Bible Study
Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Reconciliation
Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm
Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am
Business Hours
Tuesday– Friday
9:00 am—5:00 pm
Lunch 12:00– 1:00 pm
Altar Society
Jean Simon, 281-427-4901
Knights of Peter Claver
Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491
Ladies Auxiliary
Traci Owens, 832-525-1508
Adult Gospel Choir
Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055
Youth Choir
Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448
Cemetery Committee Representative
James Fretty, 281-426-3187
Bereavement Committee Representative
Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042
Hall Reservations
Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042
Parish Ministries & Organizations
THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS
Staffed by the Josephites since 1948
Rev. Fr. Nixon A. Mullah, SSJ
Pastor
Today’s Good News: God is far more generous than we would ever expect. However, this may not always make you happy. When Isaiah calls to the scoundrel and the wicked to “turn to the Lord for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving,” (55:7) you might react: “Well, okay, but there should be some punishment, an appropriate retribution for past sins. That’s only fair and just.” But Jesus takes God’s generosity even further in the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. The owner pays the same amount to those who have slaved through the morning, under the hot noonday sun, and into early evening as to those who showed up at end of the day. Unfair? Remember, this is a kingdom of heaven parable, proclaiming God’s generous mercy for all. We ourselves are invited not only to know the generosity of God, but to show the generosity of God, just as Saint Paul is willing to do. He is willing to stay with the Philippians, even those he is yearning to be with Christ.
How is God asking you to express generosity in your life? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PARISH NEWS
Paula Phillip Team will serve Cake and Coffee on Sunday, September 24, 2017 after the 9:00 am Mass.
They will also have Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs for $2.00 and Salt Fish & Bake for $5.00.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP. **********************************
Daniel & Linda Norman Team will serve Cake and Coffee on Sunday, October 1, 2017 after the 9:00 am Mass.
PARISH INFORMATION SCHEDULE Baptism Class – 2nd Thursday of the Month
Baptisms - The Sunday after the class Marriages - Contact the Pastor 6 months in advance.
Funerals – Contact the Pastor before you make arrangements at the funeral home.
Mass Intentions – Contact the office. Bulletin Deadline – Wednesday by Noon ~ IN WRITING
Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. 09/23/17 5:00 p.m. Ora Arceneaux’ Birthday by Debora Thomas & Family Carlie Boston (D) by Ed & Melanie Holland Althomas, Sr. & Eunice Fretty, and Whitney Auzenne, Sr., by Lillie Auzenne Sun. 09/24/17 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish Tue. 09/26/17 6:30 p.m. Rev. Frederico J. G. Ablogg, S.S.S. by Fr. Nixon Mullah, S.S.J. Wed 09/27/17 7:30 a.m. For those who had damages, and for families of those who lost their lives during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria Thu 09/28/17 7:30 a.m. In thanksgiving to God for those who made donations for Hurricane Relief Fri. 09/29/17 7:30 a.m. In thanksgiving to God for John & Celeste Lemelle by Fr. Nixon Mullah, S.S.J. Sat. 09/30/17 5:00 p.m. Henry Emerson by Ed & Melanie Holland Marie Auzenne’s Birthday by Larry & Yvonne Auzenne
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
AUDIO DAILY READINGS
Visit: www.ourcatholicfaith.org/readings to hear the daily readings.
NEED TO LOCATE A MASS TIME?
There is a way to attend Mass while you are out of town on business or
vacation. Check the web site, www.masstimes.org to find a Mass that is
convenient.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS! PARISHIONERS PLEASE REGISTER IN THE OFFICE.
ANNUAL BAZAAR UPDATE OCTOBER 8, 2017
We recognize this is a stressful time for our parishioners and many of you are still recovering from Harvey. The Raffle and parishioner donations are two of the major money generators at our annual Ba-zaar, and we are asking those who can to please try and return Raf-fle tickets, money and Bazaar donations as soon as possible. The Bazaar is our major fundraiser each year and the profit is used to pay the monthly notes on our hall that are not paid by the Capital Campaign funds. Thank you. Please see the Bazaar Update insert in the bulletin for more information.
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STEWARDSHIP MEETING Tuesday, October 3, 2017
7:00 PM All parishioners are encouraged to attend. This will be the last
meeting before the Bazaar to be held on October 8, 2017.
CATHOLIC RADIO
STATION
KSHJ 1430 AM
SUNDAY TV MASS:
FOR THE HOMEBOUND
KUBE, Channel 57 at 10:30 a.m.
LEGION OF MARY MEETING
BIRTHDAYS:
ANNIVERSARIES:
If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary next week, please call the office by noon on Wednesday to put your name on the list.
Please register your child/children for Religious Education classes. You may pickup registration packets in the Vestibule of the church, or go by the parish office during business hours. If your child is in a Sacramen-tal Class (First Communion or Con-firmation), please bring their Certifi-cate of Baptism with you at the time of registration. The first day of CCE classes have been delayed until Octo-ber 18, 2017.
Flowers for the Altar this weekend were donated by John & Celeste Lemelle in honor of their 50th Wed-ding Anniversary and renewal of their vows. Remember, you can do-nate flowers for your birthday, anni-versary, in memory of a loved one or any other special occasion. The do-nation of $60.00 must be made along with your request, prior to the week-end that you want flowers.
Ophelia Landry - Marie Mitchell - Freddie Collins - Alma Alfred - Helen Alfred - Anna Jo Taylor - Mary
Williams - Vivian Mathurin - Elvia & Crispo Pieternelle - Lillie Auzenne - Rev. Jerry Colbert - Dean St.
Julian - Lynette Simmons - Frieda Berrotte - Robert St. Julian - Marvin St. Julian - Angelica Battise - Ora
Arceneaux - Corinth Hopson - Rolanda St. Julian-Paul - Shantal King - Pamela Lyons - Shontell Doyle –
Regina St. Julian - Tina White - William & Phyllis Breedlove - Placide Gustave - Lisa Charles - Mary Best -
Lora Mae Johnson - Carmen Vail - Howard Sampson - Bennie Gilbert - Henry Nichols - Vivian Alfred - Fr.
Jose Mundadan - Alton Singleton – Able Salazar - Mae Scott - Melanie Fizer - Ladashia Berry - Billy Ca-
zenave - Leona Trahan - Manuel Elizondo - Cathy Yaw - Leona Eaglin - Deacon Steve Arceneaux, Jr. -
Ronald Armstrong, Sr.—Joseph & Aline Norman - Joyce Marks - Jack Arceneaux - Felix Arceneaux -
Twayne & Monica Boyd - Joan Dunbar - Rickey Bushnell - Toni Nichols - Mary Alice Singleton - Myrtis
Richard - Anita St. Julian - Geneva Mohan - Melissa Corley - Dolores Beauchamp - Arvia Stewart - Omega
Carr-Singleton - Joyce Broussard - Lawrence Davis - Earline Norfleet - Carlton Joseph Guillory - Willie
Belton - The Alexander Family - Ashley Alexander - Diane Doucet - Luella Soileau - Pamela Breeze - Re-
ginald Thompson - Frances LaDay - Madeline Rollins - Antoninus Woodrupp - Aaron Burns - Zavion
Gilbert - Alyssa Campos - Herbert Goudeau - Janeen Moore – Linda Nichols-Magwood - Mae Randall -
Althomas Fretty. Jr. - Patricia Baker-Smith - Judy Terry - Andrea Malbro - Derek J. Burris, Jr. - Rodes
Briggs - Kennard St. Julian - Mardrell Anthony Irby - Robert Colbert - Jackie Colbert - Juanita Leday -
Emily Dragustinovas - John Herbert Cormier - Erma Thomas - Dwight Leno - Ephraem Charles - Cathe-
rine Mullah - Charlie Wheeler - Don Faust—John Millhouse - James Reynolds - Cameron Jordan - James
Fretty - Nola Whitfield - Rebecca Mangrum - Frank Smith - Jessica Sims - Augustina Thomas - Carolyn
Arceneaux - Ruben Cassius - Cynthia Phillip - Ohura Bray - Alexis Broussard Morgan - Roger Owens -
Kenneth Braud - Kris Duke - Alcia Arceneaux - Chuck Hutchison - Antonio Rios Pinon - Marquis Zachery -
Delores Martinez - Mercy Rodriguez - Rene Romo - Roger Romo - Mary Johnson - Bonnie St. Julian -
Dolores Antonini - Cherlyn Arceneaux-Kimble - Sara Reiley - Bobby Thaxton - Rose Lemelle - Matthew &
Faith Speights - Genetia Porche - Barrett Scott - Renda Walker - Shirley Bushnell - Alton St. Julian, Jr.—
Rudy Simpson - Catherine Singleton - Melissa Singleton - Nell Singleton - Terence Leggett - Connie Chenev-
ert-Duhon - Charles & Jean Jones - Booker T., Cornelia, & George Daniel - Cynthia Boutte
If you know of any other parishioners who are sick, please call the office to
add their names.
will serve Cake and Coffeeon Sunday, October 1, 2017 after the 9:00 am Mass.
PLEASE PRAY THE
ROSARY DAILY. FINANCIAL NEWS
Our 2017 Weekly Sacrificial Gifts 2016 Average Weekly Contribution $ 3,821.00 Last Week’s Contribution $ 4,445.00 Last Week’s Expenses Paid $ 4,434.97 Weekly Income/( Deficit) $ 10.03 Year to Date Contributions $158,368.00 Year to Date Expenses Paid $165,132.53
Year to Date Income/(Deficit) $ (6,764.53) Envelopes Used 87 Avg. Per Attendance 23.64 44% usage of envelopes mailed to parishioners
Attendance at Masses 188
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“GO MAKE DISCIPLES” 2017 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
God bless each of you who have so generously re-sponded in support of the 2017 Diocesan Services Fund. If you have heard Christ’s call and have not yet responded, please do so today. You can make your payments on line if you prefer at www.archgh.org/dsf and select Holy Family-McNair. Help us attain our parish goal of $19,540! Please continue to pray for the success of our 2017 Diocesan Services Fund, thank you.
2017 DSF Goal $ 19,540.00 Total families pledged 72 Total families paid in full 56
Total amount paid $ 16,040.00 DSF Goal Balance Due $ 3,500.00
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b- 6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3- 4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b- 6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4- 9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32
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FLOOD RELIEF AID There are still items available in the parish activity center for pa-rishioners who were impacted by the hurricane. Please come by the center between 9am and 5pm, Tuesday through Friday, to get what you need.
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ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS HURRICANE HARVEY
UPDATE As we move from emergency re-sponse into the recovery phase, the Knights of Columbus and our so-cial service agencies are providing for the current needs of those af-fected. The Knights of Columbus have developed a network of Point of Distribution (POD) sites to house donated items, including food, water, cleaning supplies, etc. in the community for further distribution. Catholic Charities is currently providing intake/case management services, supplies distribution, gift card distribution and counseling. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will provide intake and information regarding the various programs that may be available to victims. San Jose Clinic is offering free medical services. They have waived eligibility requirements due to loss of identification. See the different flyers on the bul-letin board for locations, dates and times that services are available.
LAY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS Saturday, September 30, 2017 Sunday, October 1, 2017
Commentator: Elaine Bushnell Traci Owens
Altar Servers: Alexis Bushnell, Verne Donato Inecia Arceneaux, Andre Duke
Eucharistic Ministers: Raani Francis, Mironda Collins Vera Dumas, Jacqueline Duke
Proclaimers of the Word: Altonette P. Terrance Regina St. Julian, Debora Thomas
Hospitality Ministers: Larry Auzenne, Leslie Thibodeaux, Clarence Washington, Gloria Colbert, Judy Terry,
Michael Smith Marvin & Gale Collins, Diana Alfred
We recognize this is a stressful time for our parishioners and many of you are still recovering from Harvey. The Raffle and parishioner donations are two of the major money generators at our annual Ba-zaar, and we are asking those who can to please try and return Raf-fle tickets, money and Bazaar donations as soon as possible. The Bazaar is our major fundraiser each year and the profit is used to pay the monthly notes on our hall that are not paid by the Capital Campaign funds. Thank you. Please see the Bazaar Update insert
BIBLE STUDY Wednesday,
September 27, 2017 6:30 p.m.
Please bring your Bible. ************************
LEGION OF MARY MEETING Sunday, September 24, 2017
After the 9:00 am Mass In the Hall.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE WEEK
BIRTHDAYS: Ora Arceneaux - September 23rd
ANNIVERSARIES: Christopher & Patricia Arceneaux -
Sept. 23rd Robert & Regina St. Julian - Sept 25th
Carl & Alisa Sims - Sept 29th
If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary next week, please call the office by noon on Wednesday to put your name on the list.
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2017-2018 CCE PROGRAM Please register your child/children for Religious Education classes. You may pickup registration packets in the Vestibule of the church, or go by the parish office during business hours. If your child is in a Sacramen-tal Class (First Communion or Con-firmation), please bring their Certifi-cate of Baptism with you at the time of registration. The first day of CCE classes have been delayed until Octo-ber 18, 2017.
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FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Flowers for the Altar this weekend were donated by John & Celeste Lemelle in honor of their 50th Wed-ding Anniversary and renewal of their vows. Remember, you can do-nate flowers for your birthday, anni-versary, in memory of a loved one or any other special occasion. The do-nation of $60.00 must be made along with your request, prior to the week-end that you want flowers.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph did consecrate domestic life by thy ineffable virtues: grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of The Holy Family and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.
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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, creator and ruler of the universe, in every age you call men and women to develop and use their gifts for the good of others. With St. Joseph as our guide, we pray for an increase in vocations to the Church and especially to the Josephite Fathers and Brothers. Amen.
SEEKING CREOLE SPEAKERS Nathan Wendte, a Tulane University PhD student, is studying the Creole language and culture among families who have moved to Texas from Louisiana. He will be attending Mass on Sunday, Oc-tober 1, 2017, and would like to interview people who still know a little bit of the Creole language. If you are interested, you may reach Nathan at 630-453-8430 or nwendte@tulane.edu.
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CATHOLIC EXTENISON MAGAZINE Catholic Extension has provided us with free copies of their quar-terly magazine. Its inspiring stories will help you learn more about the important efforts underway to build churches, especially where faith is strong but resources are limited. Please pick one up.
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