Sacrament of Penance (Confessions)

Monday - Friday: 30 minutes prior to Mass First Thursday of the month: 4:30 - 5:15 pm (Weekdays: Confessional near the Sacred Heart transept)

Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 am (between 7 & 9 am Masses) 10:15 - 10:45 am (between 9 & 11 am Masses) 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Vietnamese and Spanish 30 minutes prior to Mass (Weekends: Confessional near entrance way on the right)

CATHEDRAL CENTRE The Parish office is located in the Cathedral Centre

1701 San Jacinto at Jefferson St. Houston, TX 77002-8215 (Parking behind the Centre)

Phone: 713-659-1561 Fax: 713-651-1365 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

(Closed: 12 noon - 1 pm)

Weekend Mass

English: Saturday Vigil 5 pm Sunday 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 5:30 pm Vietnamese: Saturday Vigil 7 pm Sunday 1 pm Spanish: Sunday 7:30 pm Weekday Mass 7 am, 12:10 pm Monday - Friday: English 8 pm First Fridays: Vietnamese

1111 St. Joseph Parkway at San Jacinto / Fannin St.

Church Hours — M - F: 6:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 8:30 pm; Sunday: 6:30 am - 9 pm

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART

June 30, 2019

CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston HisEminenceDanielCardinalDiNardo,D.D.,S.T.L.

Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

The Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop The Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, D.D., Archbishop Emeritus

The Most Reverend Vincent M. Rizzotto, D.D., J.C.L., Retired Auxiliary Bishop

Co-Cathedral Clergy The Very Reverend Lawrence W. Jozwiak, J.C.L., Pastor / Rector

The Reverend Alfonso Dat-Nhan Tran, Parochial Vicar Deacons: Leonard Lockett, John Carrara, Daniel Addis, Lynn Carney

Co-Cathedral Staff Selma DeMarco - Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation; Carmen Benitez - Faith Formation Associate &Youth Minister

Dr. Crista Miller - Director of Music / Co-Cathedral Organist; Patrick Schneider - Assistant Choir Director Dr. Jeong-Suk Bae - Co-Cathedral Assistant Organist

Natasha Manley - Associate Director, Music Operations Bree Delphin - Secretary for Weddings and Bulletin Editor

Deacon John Carrara - Business Manager; Gwenne Buck - Facilities and Project Coordinator Chris Felix - Building Engineer; Shannon Wesley - Parish Accounting

Jordyn Woods - Parish Outreach Coordinator; Katherine Buck - Baptismal Secretary / Receptionist

Ruben Valenzuela - Maintenance, Guillermo Herrera, Ray Garcia - Sextons

New Parishioners: Register online or with the parish office: ext. 101.

Church Certificates: For all sacramental certificates: ext. 131.

Baptism: —For infants & children under age 7—713-337-3570. —Best to take baptismal classes while pregnant. —For 7 years & older (Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children): ext. 142.

Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE): For pre-K through high school: ext. 142.

First Penance & First Holy Communion: For 2nd through 12th grade: ext. 142.

Confirmation: —For high school youth: ext. 142. —For adults: ext. 141.

High School Youth Ministry: ext. 142.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For adults inquiring about becoming Catholic and baptized Catholics who lack Confirmation and Holy Communion: ext. 141.

Evangelization & Adult Faith Formation: ext. 141.

Music Ministry: ext. 152.

Young Adults: cocathedralya@gmail.com

Marriage: Contact ext. 131 at least 9 months prior to wedding date.

Vocations for Priesthood and Religious Life: Contact the Office of Vocations: 713-652-8239 or www.houstonvocations.com

Holy Communion to the Sick/Homebound: ext. 101.

Anointing of the Sick: Any Catholic who is to have surgery due to a serious

illness; any Catholic whose health is seriously im-paired by sickness or old age should be anointed ASAP, preferably before going to the hospital.

Contact the parish priest to be anointed: ext. 101.

Funerals: ext. 143.

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesday before 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Friday during 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: —First Thursday of the Month (English) Conclusion of 12:10 pm Mass until 6 pm —First Friday of the Month: 6:30 pm - 8 pm 8 pm Mass: Vietnamese

Parish Outreach: outreach@sacredhearthouston.org

Tours of the Church: ext. 143

Phone: 713-659-1561 Visit our website for vital info: www.sacredhearthouston.org

Welcome to the Co-Cathedral p. 3

June 30, 2019

Dear Friends in Christ: Quí Ông Bà và Anh Chị Em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô: Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo:

Normally on this page we have a “Message from the Pastor.” Our Pastor, Fr. Lawrence, is on a much deserved vacation. In lieu of his normal “Message from the Pastor,” we are running a series on the architecture and symbolism of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church. Much of this information is being taken from the “Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Commemorative Dedication Booklet,” compiled for its dedication on April 2, 2008.

To quote His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, our Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, from his letter at the beginning of the original booklet, this information “has been prepared to help you gain information and insight into this great Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. I hope that it will be useful to you and lead you to both look and to ponder, to abide here for awhile in peace. I hope that you will visit this church often and that you will be refreshed by its beauty.”

Fr. Alfonso’s Farewell Reception, this Sunday, p. 12 This Weekend: 2nd Collection, Peter’s Pence

9:30 am Mass, Thursday, July 4th July 4th Brisket Sales by the K of C’s, p. 12

A cathedral is a special church—the mother church of a diocese and the spiritual center of the prayer life of the local Catholic community. It is also the Bishop’s church taking the name cathedral from the Bishop’s chair, the cathedra. From the cathedra, the Bishop teaches and presides over the flock of Christ entrusted to his care. A cathedral is the spiritual home for all the faithful of the diocese—a place of welcome and peace.

The desire for a new Co-Cathedral to serve the growing needs of the tenth larg-est diocese in the United States was expressed by Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza in the late 1990s. The existing building had been dedicated as a parish church in 1912 and could no longer adequately serve the liturgical needs of the vibrant and expanding Catholic population. After consultation with the faithful of the dio-cese, the Bishop initiated a plan to build a cathedral designed to serve the liturgi-cal needs of the local church; it would be a “catechism in stone.” His instruction to the architect was simple, “Build a church that is beautiful, prayerful, reflecting noble simplicity, and conducive to lifting the mind and heart to God.” It was to be a space whose focus is clearly on the Eucharist—the center of the liturgical prayer life of all Catholics.

Ground was broken for the new Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on January 30, 2005 and from that date the construction of this sacred space was carried out under the vigilant gaze of now retired Archbishop Fiorenza and Daniel Cardinal DiNardo. Built to the Glory of God, the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart stands as a testament to the faith of over 1.5 million Catholic faithful in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Rising over 130 feet into the Houston skyline, it is a beacon of hope shin-ing over the city inviting both citizens and visitors to prayer. Dedicated to Jesus Christ, under the title of the Sacred Heart, the Co-Cathedral is filled with images that reflect the love and tender compassion of Jesus poured out upon humanity.

A cathedral takes its name from the Bishop’s chair: the cathedra. Only in the cathedral, the mother church of a diocese, is there a chair reserved exclusively for the Bishop. The cathedra is a symbol of the Bishop’s teaching authority following an unbroken tradition from the Apostles. The cathedra in the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a strong, beautiful, yet simple chair hand carved from solid red oak. Its primary ornamen-tation is the seal of the Archdiocese embedded in the back of the cathedra.

A Great Cathedral for a Great City

The Cathedra

Continued on Page 8

Introductory Rites

Gathering Hymn Greeting Penitential Rite Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy. Gloria

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Readings: #1109

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 16

R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Second Reading

Alleluia

Gospel

Homily Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, con-substantial with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from Heaven,

(We all are to make a bow of the body during the next 2 lines.) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in ac-cordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the Prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. E I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look for-ward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Universal Prayer / Prayer of the Faithful

Offertory Music

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Altar and Presentation of the Gifts P. Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. C. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Eucharistic Prayer P: The Lord be with you. C: And with your spirit. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them up to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right and just.

Holy, Holy, Holy / Sanctus

The Mystery of Faith / Mysterium Fidei

Amen

The Communion Rite The Lamb of God / Agnus Dei

P: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. C: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Reception of Holy Communion: For those who are practicing actively the Catholic Faith. Please bow before receiving the Body and/or Blood of Christ.

Communion Music The Concluding Rites

Final Blessing Dismissal

Recessional Hymn

MUSIC for MASS

7 am Mass Antiphons:

Entrance: All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy! Ps 47 (46): 2

Communion Antiphon: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name. Cf. Ps 103 (102): 1

We are a community of faith where all people are wel-come! Visitors, please come back as often as possible. if you do not have a parish home, consider joining our parish, sharing your time and talent with us. For any ques-tions, ask the Greeters in the narthex. Participate as fully as you are able to do so, using these pages. Silence all cell phones please!

WELCOME to the Co-Cathedral!

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

p. 4

Gathering Hymn: #684 Praise My Soul the King of Heaven Offertory Hymn: #755 Jesus, Lead the Way Communion Music: Chant: Inclina aurem tuam (Mode IV): Lend your ear and make haste to rescue us. Antiphon: See page 6 Hymn: #913 I Received the Living God Recessional Hymn: #775 The Kingdom of God

Order of Mass

Music for Mass

p. 5

SIGNIFICANCE of BOWING

A bow signifies reverence and honor shown to the names or event being mentioned. We are to do the following:

1) A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons (the Trinity) are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated. 2) A bow of the body (a profound bow) is made during the Creed with the words (and by the Holy Spirit…and became man—highlighted in red words in the Creed). —General Instruction to the Roman Missal, #275

A responsorial psalm at Communion? Yes! We invite you to join us in prayer . The antiphon on page 6 is to be sung by the assembly; the cantor will lead you, and chant psalm verses in between your “refrains.” The cantor dialogues with you today to follow the preference of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM). GIRM Article 87 lists the first options for singing during Communion as (1) the antiphon from the [Roman] Missal or the antiphon with its Psalm from the Graduale Romanum, as set to music there or in another musical setting....This is sung either by the choir alone or by the choir or a cantor with the people.

Open Loft Sundays begin July 28th

Summer Open Loft, when any-one can join choir for a day, is coming soon! Want to try it? Follow these steps: 1.RSVP to musicoffice@ sacredhearthouston.org 2. Report to the Choir Room in Cathedral Centre at 10 AM 3. Rehearse with us and Sing at the 11 AM Mass

Want to join the adult choir for the Fall?

Wednesday Rehearsals: 7-9 pm (required)

Resumes: September 4, 2019

Fall Choir Retreat: Saturday, September 7

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Thursday, July 4, 10:15 AM & Friday, July 5, 12:45 PM Recital by the Co-Cathedral

Staff Organists: Dr. Crista Miller,

Mary-Joy Silmaro, Jeong-Suk Bae, and Nhat Cong

Thursday, August 15,

12:45 PM Organ Recital

Andrew Kreigh, University of Iowa

Co-Cathedral Music p.6

Please join in our Communion antiphon below!

History of our Organ, Part 1. You may have noticed that we’re talking about special features of the Co-Cathedral on pages 3 and 8. Our Director of Faith Formation asked me to share here a bit about our pipe organ. In 2004 when we broke ground on the new cathedral, it became obvious that a new instrument would be needed to support 1800 voices! A committee of experts was formed to investigate various options; Crista Miller chaired this committee. Why was an organist asked to serve this way? Before coming to CCSH, I was a doctoral graduate research assistant working with a group of high achieving organ builders in the USA and Europe who committed to exchanging ideas annually at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. Our committee chose a proposal by one of those builders, Martin Pasi and Associates. (Since 2004, nearly all of those builders have installed organs in Catholic landmarks.) Pasi, originally from Austria, had built a stellar organ in the Omaha Cathedral. He knew how to replicate sounds in the historical liturgies of France, Italy, Spain, and Mexico City. For us, he partnered with NovelOrg of Canada to create the artificial intelligence system for the two sides of the organ to “talk” to each other across the Resurrection Window. In his bulletin letter on Oct. 3, 2010, Fr. Lawrence wrote about our hopes for this international instrument:

Though the pipe organ was planned along with the planning of the new church, we only began to see evidence of it on January 18, 2010 as two tractor trailer trucks arrived from Roy, Washington with all the organ parts and equipment….Since then we waited with excitement, watching the organ take shape. Just as Cardinal DiNardo blessed the individual parts on January 18, today Cardinal DiNardo blesses the completed pipe organ. Much excitement has been building as the pipe organ has taken shape. I have been amazed by the number of people from literally around the country and the world who have been following this installation, in per-son or via the internet. Just as a new cathedral does not occur everyday, so too a new pipe organ does not occur everyday. And peo-ple from near and far are noticing this pipe organ, just as they did with the new Co-Cathedral since it was dedicated in 2008. I can-not begin to even list all the “thank you’s” that are necessary for everyone who has planned for this Dedication Week and all who are working to make this week a reality. You are in my prayers.

Our excitement will continue to grow beyond this weekend. We envision that it will introduce a new chapter in the Co-Cathedral’s history—the beginning of a music program that will use the pipe organ to worship, teach and inspire; a program that will be the center and pride of the Archdiocese and of the Houston area. Please refer inside this bulletin to the wonderful schedule of con-certs and educational opportunities offered already.

Next week: What do the Church documents say about the pipe organ?

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WELCOME ALL VISITORS to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart!

Weekend Readings: # 1109 READINGS for the WEEK

Mon: Gn 18:16-33; Ps 103:1b-4, 8-11; Mt 8:18-22 Tue: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27 Wed: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Thur: Num 6:22-27; Ps 85; Eph 4:30-5:2; Mt 5: 1-12a Fri: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Sat: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17 Sun: Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20

PRAY for ... • peace in our world, especially in the Holy Land, for an end to terrorism and civil strife; for all hostages, refugees & immigrants. • the safety of all those who protect us: military personnel, police officers, fire fighters and all others. • a transformation of mind and heart for those who do not believe in the sanctity of human life. • for all healthcare professionals to make wise and ethical decisions to promote health. • the spread of the Gospel and the sanctity of all marriages and families. • an end to all discrimination, prejudice and hatred. • all the sick and suffering, the dying and the faithful departed †.

Pope’s Prayer Intention: The Integrity of Justice That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.

Prayers p. 7

PraytheRosarydaily:

*ForallLifeIssuesandMarriage.*Forjustsolutionstooursociety’sproblems.*Forhealingforallwhohavebeenaffectedbyabuse.

Let us pray,

Father of all nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Crea-tor with certain unalienable Rights, that among these

are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

U.S. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

Let us pray “for the work that still remains”

to embody these truths in our society.

In The Beginning (Why Co-Cathedral?) p. 8

Two years after Texas gained its admission into the United States, Galveston was erected as the twenty eighth diocese in the nation. The pontifical bull, In Apostolicae Sedis Fastigo, from his Holiness Pope Pius IX signed and sealed in Rome on May 4, 1847 established Texas as a bishopric and named the Most Reverend Jean Marie Odin its first Bishop. The diocese was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception and St. Mary’s Church in Galveston was named the cathedral. A new church for St. Mary’s had been begun with the laying of a cornerstone on March 14, 1847; the cathedral was dedicated on November 26, 1848. Galveston was a major seaport and the larg-est city in the state at that time, but the geographical boundaries of the diocese stretched far from the Gulf of Mexico to encompass the entire state of Texas.

In 1959 Pope John XXIII recognized the tremendous growth and promi-nence of Houston as a major metropolitan area and redesignated the Diocese of Galveston to the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Sacred Heart Church in downtown Houston, established in 1897 as the fourth parish in Houston, was elevated to be a Co-Cathedral, co-equal in status with St. Mary in Galveston. By 2004 there were fifteen dioceses in Texas making the Texas province the largest in the world. On December 29, 2004, Pope John Paul II created a second archdiocese in Texas, raising the Diocese of Galveston-Houston to the status of a Metropolitan Archdiocese. Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza was named the first Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and Bishop Daniel N. DiNardo the Coadjutor Archbishop. Archbishop DiNardo became Ordinary of the archdiocese upon Archbishop Fiorenza’s retirement in 2006. In November 2007, Pope Benedict XVI elevated Archbishop DiNardo to the College of Cardinals. This elevation was a wonderful recognition of Cardinal DiNardo’s leadership in the Church as well as an acknowledge-ment of the prominence, size and diversity of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston within the universal Church. Cardinal DiNardo is currently assisted by auxiliary Bishop George A. Sheltz.

The Most Reverend Jean Marie Odin

St. Mary’s Cathedral, Galveston, circa 1860

To be continued next bulletin

1904 photograph of the first Sacred Heart Church

The Entrance The entrance to the Co-Cathedral is both gracious and imposing. The glistening beauty of polished gold-veined white marble frames vaulting entry doors deliber-ately overscaled to signify that one is entering a different space—a sacred place set apart for the work of God. Above the door a tympanum of sculptured white Carrara marble tells the story of a people gathered around Jesus Christ the King. The image of Christ, Lord of Heaven and Earth, forms the central panel of this magnificent sculptured pediment. To the right are images of Saints Peter and Paul with the papal emblem symbolizing the connection of this local Church with the universal Catholic Church. To the left of Christ, one sees the images of Bishop Jean Marie Odin, the first bishop, and Fray Antonio Margil, a Spanish Franciscan, one of the first missionaries to bring the gospel to Texas in the early 1700s.

The diocesan shield is displayed in relief on this panel. Passing under the tympanum and through the great mahogany doors, the People of God enter the Co-Cathedral itself and encounter the symbols of our faith made visible in art and architecture.

Religious Freedom p. 9

Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty

O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society.

We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith.

Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome— for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us— this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

KINH CẦU CHO TỰ DO TÔN GIÁO

Lạy Thiên Chúa là Đấng Tạo Hoá, từ bàn tay quan phòng của Chúa, chúng con nhận được quyền sống, quyền tự do, và quyền theo đuổi hạnh phúc.

Chúa đã quy tụ chúng con thành dân riêng của Chúa và ban cho chúng con quyền lợi và bổn phận để thờ phượng Chúa, là Thiên Chúa đích thật, và Con Chúa, là Đức Giêsu Kitô.

Qua quyền năng và hoạt động của Chúa Thánh Thần, Chúa mời gọi chúng con hãy sống đức tin giữa lòng thế giới, hãy đem ánh sáng và chân lý cứu độ Phúc Âm đến mọi ngõ ngách của xã hội .

Xin Chúa chúc lành cho chúng con trong cuộc chiến bảo vệ tự do tôn giáo. Xin ban cho chúng con sức mạnh trí tuệ và tâm hồn để sẵn sàng bảo vệ tự do khi nó bị đe dọa; Xin ban cho chúng con ơn can đảm dám lên tiếng nhân danh các quyền của Hội Thánh và tự do lương tâm của mọi người có đức tin.

Ôi lạy Cha trên trời, xin ban cho tất cả con cái Cha đang quy tụ trong Hội Thánh có tiếng nói rõ ràng và hợp nhất trong giờ phút quyết định của lịch sử đất nước chúng con, có như thế, với mọi thử thách được vượt qua và mọi nguy hiểm được lướt thắng - vì con cháu chúng con và vì mọi người đến sau chúng con - mảnh đất vĩ đại này sẽ luôn luôn là "một Quốc gia, không phân chia, dưới ơn che chở của Thiên Chúa, với tự do và công bằng cho mọi người."

Chúng con cầu xin nhờ Đức Kitô, Chúa chúng con. Amen.

Oracion por la Proteccion a la Libertad Religiosa

OH SEÑOR, CREADOR NUESTRO. De tu mano bondadosa hemos recibido el derecho a la vida, a la libertad y a la búsqueda de la feli-cidad. Tú nos has hecho tu pueblo y nos has dado el derecho y el deber de venerarte a ti, único Dios verdadero, y a tu Hijo, Jesucristo. Por el poder y la obra del Espíritu Santo, nos llamas a vivir nuestra fe en el mundo llevando la luz y la palabra salvadora del Evangelio a todos los confines de la sociedad.

Te pedimos nos bendigas mientras cuidamos del don de la libertad religiosa. Danos fortaleza de mente y corazón para estar siempre dispuestos a defender nuestras libertades cuando son amenazadas. Danos valentía para que se escuchen nuestras voces en defensa de los derechos de tu Iglesia, y de la libertad de conciencia de todas las personas de fe.

Te pedimos, Oh Padre celestial, que en esta hora decisiva de la his-toria de nuestra nación, y reunidos en tu Iglesia, des a todos tus hijos e hijas una voz clara y unida para que con cada prueba que en-caremos, y cada peligro que superemos, —por el bien de nuestros hijos, de nuestros nietos, y de todos los que vengan después de no-sotros— este gran país sea siempre “una nación, bajo Dios, indi-visible, con libertad y justicia para todos”.

Te lo pedimos por Jesucristo, Nuestro Señor. Amén

St. Thomas More Patron of Religious Freedom

Pray for Us

To all our fellow Catholics, we urge an intensification of your prayers and fasting for a new birth of freedom in our beloved country. We invite you to join us in an urgent prayer for religious liberty.

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/our-first-most-cherished-liberty.cfm

Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE)

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Called to Be A CCE Faith Formation Team Member?!

An opportunity for adults who are confirmed in the Catholic faith! The children and teens of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart need you. Please consider joining this joyful ministry to pass on the traditions and teachings of the Catholic faith! If you feel the Holy Spirit

calling you to this ministry contact the CCE Faith Formation office (Carmen Benitez) at cbenitez@sacredhearthouston.org

ASK YOURSELF...

Growing Closer to God through Jesus Christ by means of the

Spirit alive in the Church.

•Who is Jesus Christ? •How do we get to know and love Jesus Christ? •How does Jesus Christ teach us to live a moral life? •How are we called to become missionary disciples of

Jesus?

Sunday Sessions will no longer be a “classroom” but an experience where they encounter a living Christ and the

beauty of the Catholic Church.

NEXT MEETING: Sat. July 13 12 pm - 2pm • Cathedral Centre-Youth Room

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OUR FOCUS... Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The goal of Children and Youth Faith Formation here at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is to provide a comprehensive process of the highest possible quality of Catholic Christian Education and Spiritual Formation for the Children and Youth of our Parish. We do this in a safe, welcoming, caring, and hospitable environment while enabling their parents and guardians to successfully accept and perform their role as the primary teachers and role models of theirchildren.

“Registration Form for 2019-2020” now available on our website: www.sacredhearthouston.org/

Saint of the Day: Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr

July 6

Maria’s father died when she was young, and her poor mother worked very hard to support their family. After she was attacked and brutally

stabbed by a young neighbor who wanted to rape her, she allowed her faith to continue to govern her life. She forgave him for his crime. Her forgiveness brought him to repentance and it changed his life. Today Maria Goretti is honored for resisting his sexual advances, but mainly for allowing her faith to lead her to generous and complete forgiveness.

Do a craft to remember that the month of July is dedicated to the

Precious Blood of Jesus. http://bit.ly/preciousblood

Pick a service project to do as a family this month. It could be

something small or something large – it’s just important to do it with a

giving heart.

Grab out blocks or LEGO bricks and create unique buildings and other creations for Saint Thomas the Apostle’s feast day on July 2nd. He is the patron saint of architects.

Have a special prayer time to ask for God’s guid-ance for your country and its people, especially for those in countries like the United States, Canada, and France that celebrate special holidays for their country this month. July 4 : America Independence

JULY ACTIVITIES FOR CATHOLIC FAMILIES

© REAL LIFE AT HOME

Watch “Maria Gorretti” as a Family. This movie and

more can be located at Formed.org

Source: OSV

LEADING YOUTH INTO A LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST!!!

Contact: Carmen Benitez, Faith Formation Associate/Youth Minister: cbenitez@sacredhearthouston.org

Faith Enrichment & Educational Opportunities p. 11

A Baptism Preparation Information Session

is the required first step for Infant Baptisms at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

(RSVP for Initial Session Needed: See Below)

Initial Information Sessions 2019: Sunday—July 7: 2:15pm-5:15pm Sunday—September 8: 2:15pm-5:15pm Sunday—November 10: 2:15pm-5:15pm In the Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto St.

1. Being on time is absolutely essential: No one will be admitted after 15 minutes into a session. You are welcome to arrive as much as 30 minutes early. 2. We need your undivided attention for both - the Initial Information Session and - the Core Topics Session.

Therefore no children will be admitted into either of these sessions. Plan Ahead. No exceptions.

For more information and to RSVP for one of these Initial Sessions go to

https://www.sacredhearthouston.org/baptism

Marriage Preparation: Advance approval required to begin sessions.

• Sunday, July 7: NO INITIAL

• Sunday, July 21: Session D

• Sunday, August 4: Initial

• Sunday, August 18: Session A

Location: Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto (Check White Board for room assignment each time.)

Time: Sign-in: Noon-12:30 pm/Session: 12:30-2:30 pm

Currently scheduling weddings for 2020

To begin the process Contact: Bree Delphin at (713) 659-1561 x 131

or email: bdelphin@sacredhearthouston.org

Also Available: Cameron Hall with the beautiful view of downtown and

the Co-Cathedral for your wedding reception venue.

Café Catholica: Summer 2019

The Café Catholica summer series is Open to all young adults (ages 18-39)

Features dynamic speakers, prayer, dinner, and socializing. Café Catholica is held on for four Mondays in July Each night will include: Confession at 5:15 p.m.,

Mass at 6:15 p.m., Dinner at 7:15 p.m., and Talk at 8:15 p.m.

Come for all or part of the evening! No registration is needed. Donations are accepted.

All sessions will be held at St. Michael Church, 1801 Sage Rd., Houston, TX 77056

This year’s theme: Ever Ancient, Ever New July 8: Give Me Crazy Love: Your Body and God’s Plans - Patrick Rivera, Young Adult Ministry, San Diego July 15: The Struggle is Real: Continual Conversion - Fr. Josh Johnson, Diocese of Baton Rouge July 22: Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New - Michelle Benzinger, Speaker/Women’s Advocate, Pensacola July 29: Millennial Wisdom from the Church Fathers - Daniel Cardinal DiNardo of Galveston-Houston

For more information contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at

yacm@archgh.org or 713-741- 8778.

Interested in getting married at the Co-Cathedral?

Join us on Sundays in the Cathedral Centre

Third Floor—Room 341 for

A Scripture Study of the Readings of the Sunday Mass

June 30: 12:30pm—1:30pm July 7: 12:30pm—1:30pm

Mass Readings Explained

By Dr. Brant Pitre From Catholic Productions

The tour is open to everyone who seeks to deepen their understanding

and appreciation of t he Co-Cathedral and wishes to learn more of its

history, art , architecture and Spiritual foundations

RSVP docent@sacredhearthouston.org

SECOND SUNDAY TOUR of the CO-CATHEDRAL

Sunday, July 14 AT 3:30 PM FREE ONE HOUR TOUR

Parish p. 12

2 Farewell Books in the narthex for you to sign and express your sentiments.

Fr. Alfonso Dat-Nhan Tran

Fr. Alfonso’s new assignment

as of July 1: Parochial Vicar at St. Elizabeth Ann

Seton Church

Parish Farewell Reception

THIS Sunday, June 30—2:30 pm

Cathedral Centre

All are invited.

Knights of Columbus Smoked Briskets Fundraiser

Order forms in the narthex.

Portion Weight Price Whole 8-10 lbs $50 Half 4-5 lbs $30

Pickup Place & Time: Wednesday, July 3rd

12 NOON Cathedral Centre Parking Lot

Are You a Single, Engaged or Married Young Adult, 18-30’s?

Do you regularly attend the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and would like to get to know other single, engaged, or married young adults who

are choosing to make this their Parish home also?

Then you may be interested in the “Co-Cathedral Young Adults”

Contact us at cocathedralya@gmail.com to get connected and to start receiving our

Newsletter to learn about upcoming events

Sun., July 21st - Mass & Lunch Guadalajara Del Centro - 1201 San Jacinto St, 77002

Join us for 11 am mass. We will be seated on the right side of the church, close to the front. Immediately after mass, we will carpool and meet at a local restaurant. If you cannot find us for mass, we will wait in the narthex (front lobby) near the pamphlets for a few minutes after mass has ended. If you plan on attending lunch, email us, so that we can get an accurate number to make a reservation.

Sat., July 13th - Out-of-this world Second Saturday at Sawyer Yards Location: Sawyer Yards: 2101 Winter St. HOU, TX 77007 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join the Co-Cathedral Young Adults as we tour more than 350 open art studios, explore an outdoor makers market and grab a craft brew.

First Thursday of July falls on July 4. There will be only one Mass at 9:30 am.

There will be NO Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

First Friday of July is July 5. There will be the normal 7 am & 12:10 pm Masses

But due to being a holiday weekend and Fr. Loc being here by himself

since Fr. Lawrence will still be on vacation,

There will be NO First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (6:30 pm-8 pm)

and the 8 pm Vietnamese Mass.

Pray for Our Graduates as they begin their new adventures in career and further education.

Congratulations Class of 2019!

Second Collections June 29 / 30 — Peter’s Pence (Holy Father’s Chari es) This collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world—those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. It likewise provides the faithful with a tangible opportunity to not only empower the weak, defenseless, and voiceless, but also sustain those who suffer. Cf.: www.usccb.org/peters-pence July 6 / 7: Mission Appeal—Missionary Society of St. Paul July 13 / 14 — St. Vincent de Paul Society Black Bag

June 22 / 23 Year to Date Actual Collection: $23,387* $1,767,748 Budgeted Collection: $35,833 $1,770,338 Amount over (Under): ($12,446) ( $ 2,590) *Includes $8,502 from Faith Direct

Stewardship p. 13

IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission—Progress Report

Stewardship Reflection: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 30

That we build God’s Church to glorify His name and not look for prestige and honor for ourselves.

“For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather serve one another through love.” (Galatians 5:13)

We like to celebrate the fact that we are free to “live the good life.” But Jesus calls us to a different kind of freedom. St. Paul reminds us that Jesus sets us free so that we can serve one another, share our gifts and promote God’s work here on earth to glorify His name and not honor ourselves.

Ifyouhavenotmadeyourpledgeyet,pleasedosonow!

PledgeenvelopesareintheNarthex

nexttothebulletins.

TOGETHER, WE CAN DO THIS!

Our Parish Goal $1,264,844

Amount Pledged $1,087,098

Over/(Under) Goal ($177,746)

% of Goal Pledged 85.95 %

Amount Paid $256,741

% of Goal Paid 20.30%

Total Number

participating households 256

Average Pledge $4,246

We need everyone to contribute to this campaign in order to be successful! The campaign is based on equal sacrifice, not equal giving.

All gifts, no matter the size, are needed and are greatly appreciated.

CO-CATHEDRAL’S THRESHOLD: $1.3 MILLION 33 % of pledge payments will be returned to the Co-Cathedral to

reduce our debt & for our needs. Once we reach our threshold, 67 % of the funds exceeding our goal

will be returned to the parish.

OUTREACH MINISTRY—Our Parish Network of Charity p. 14

@ccsh.outreachministry

Food Drive Next Weekend

Pickup your bag in the Narthex today!

• Chewy granola bars

• Applesauce/fruit cups

• Snack sized raisin boxes • Juice boxes

• Bottled Water

• Adult Diapers

July Food Drive items will be brought to SVDP

Try our Virtual Food Basket Online!

Visit our Outreach Page at www.sacredhearthouston.org

Volunteers needed!

Sign up online! www.sacredhearthouston.org/

outreach

Snack Packs Assemble emergency snack kits for our

homeless friends.

Sunday, July 28 9am—10:30am

10 Volunteers Needed

www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreach

Brown Bags Make 500 sandwiches for the homeless

Sunday, July 21

8am—10am 8 Volunteers Needed

Food Sorting Sort food donations from our Food Drive

Thursday, July 11 6:30pm—8:30pm

10 Volunteers Needed

13° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario p. 15

Anuncios Liturgia

Ministerios Espirituales

Música Liturgia

-Antífona de Entrada:

-Entrada: Qué Alegr ía Cuando Me Dijeron (#539)

-Gloria (Misa San José, #5)

-Salmo: Tú eres Señor , mi lote y mi heredad.

-Canto de Ofertorio: Señor , Quiero Servir te (#677)

-Santo (Misa Melódica, #109)

-Anunciamos Tu Muerte (Misa Melódica, #110)

-Amen (Misa Melódica, #111)

-Cordero de Dios (Misa Melódica, #112)

-Antífona: [Gustate] Vengan a mí, todos los que están fatigados y agobiados por la carga, y yo les daré alivio, dice el Señor. (Mt 11, 28)

-Comunión: ¡Oh Buen Jesús! (#525)

-Salida: Humildes Gracias (#610)

Adoración y Bendición del Santísimo Sacramento: el día miércoles, 3 de julio, a las 7 pm, en el tercer piso del Centro Catedral. Vengan y meditar y común con el Señor por medio de su Santísimo Sacramento.

La Palabra entre Nosotros para los meses de julio y agosto por una donación de $4.00. Con sus lecturas, comentarios espiritua-les y oraciones, La Palabra entre Nosotros nos ayuda a mejorar nuestra relación con el Señor.

La Santa Biblia por una donación de $7.00.

La Forma Escrita de las Homilías del Diacono Daniel se encuentran a: http://diaconodanieladdis.blogspot.com/

Denle gloria a Dios por medio de su voz, cantándole y alabándo-le, como miembros del coro. No necesitan experiencia, solo su voluntad para alabarle con himnos hermosos al Señor. Aprende-rán a cantar música solemne para la Santa Misa. Practicamos cada domingo a las 6 de la tarde en el Centro Catedral. Si están interesados, hablen con el Diacono Daniel después de la Misa.

Palabras del Papa Francisco

Estudio Bíblico: Conozca al Señor mejor a través de nuestro platica de Biblia, cada martes a las 6 pm en la biblioteca del primer piso del Centro Catedral, conducido por el Diacono Da-niel.

La Legión de María: Debajo del liderazgo de María, cultive su relación con Cristo cada martes a las 7:00 pm en la biblioteca del primer piso del Centro Catedral, para rezar el santo rosario, reflexionar sobres las enseñanzas del Señor, y hacer planes para servir al Señor.

Jesús le dijo: "Las zorras tienen madrigueras y los pájaros, nidos; pero el Hijo del hombre no tiene en dónde reclinar la cabeza". A otro, Jesús le dijo: "Sígueme". Pero él le respondió: "Señor, déjame ir primero a enterrar a mi

padre". Jesús le replicó: "Deja que los muertos entierren a sus muertos. Tú ve y anuncia el Reino de Dios". Otro le dijo: "Te seguiré, Señor; pero déjame primero despedirme de mi familia". Jesús le contestó: "El que empuña el arado y mira hacia atrás, no sirve para el Reino de Dios".

Hemos Nacido en Cristo Muchos cristianos tienen el miedo que cierran las puertas de la casa; por otro lado, la misión de parte de Jesús, que los envía al mundo a llevar el anuncio del Evangelio. Este contraste puede manifestarse también en nosotros, una lucha interior entre el corazón cerrado y la llamada del amor a abrir las puertas cerra-das y a salir de nosotros mismos. Cristo, que por amor entró a través de las puertas cerradas del pecado, de la muerte y del infierno, desea entrar también en cada uno para abrir de par en par las puertas cerradas del corazón. Él, que con la resurrección venció el miedo y el temor que nos aprisiona, quiere abrir nues-tras puertas cerradas y enviarnos. El camino que el Maestro resucitado nos indica es de una sola vía, va en una única direc-ción: salir de nosotros mismos, salir para dar testimonio de la fuerza sanadora del amor que nos ha conquistado. Vemos ante nosotros una humanidad continuamente herida y temerosa, que tiene las cicatrices del dolor y de la incertidumbre. «Paz a voso-tros»: es el saludo que Cristo trae a sus discípulos; es la misma paz, que esperan los hombres de nuestro tiempo. No es una paz negociada, no es la suspensión de algo malo: es su paz, la paz que procede del corazón del Resucitado, la paz que venció el pecado, la muerte y el miedo. Es la paz que no divide, sino que une; es la paz que no nos deja solos, sino que nos hace sentir acogidos y amados; es la paz que permanece en el dolor y hace florecer la esperanza. Esta paz, como en el día de Pascua, nace y renace siempre desde el perdón de Dios, que disipa la inquietud del corazón. Ser portadores de su paz: esta es la misión confiada a la Iglesia. Hemos nacido en Cristo como instrumentos de re-conciliación, para llevar a todos el perdón del Padre, para reve-lar su rostro de amor único en los signos de la misericordia. El Salmo 117 proclama: «Su amor es para siempre». Es verdad, la misericordia de Dios es eterna; no termina, no se agota, no se rinde ante la adversidad y no se cansa jamás. En este “para siempre” encontramos consuelo en los momentos de prueba y de debilidad, porque estamos seguros que Dios no nos abando-na. Él permanece con nosotros para siempre. Le agradecemos su amor tan inmenso, que no podemos comprender: es tan grande. Pidamos la gracia de no cansarnos nunca de acudir a la miseri-cordia del Padre y de llevarla al mundo.

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