December 30, 2012 - Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
6800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025
713-667-9111, FAX 713-667-3453, WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG
December 30, 2012, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Pastor, Rev. Msgr. William Young
Parochial Vicar, Rev. Joe Bui
Deacons,
Gus Camacho
Dan Pagnano
Parish School, 713-666-2345,
Fax 713-663-3562,
Carolyn Sears Principal
Business Administrator,
Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549
Director of Music,
Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539
Director of Faith Formation,
Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays: 6:45 AM and 12:10 PM Saturday: 8:15 AM, Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Spanish Mass: Sunday, 3:00 PM Life Teen Mass: Sunday, 5:00 PM
Young Adults Mass: Tuesday, 7:00 PM except No First Tuesday 7 PM Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the Church Adoration Chapel, 24 hours, Monday, 7 AM through Saturday, 8 AM
CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays, 6-7 PM and Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM or call 713-667-9111 for an appointment
HEALING AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK second Wednesday of the month after 12:10 PM Mass

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December 30, 2012, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
Culture can be a great help or hindrance to us. A culture that does not respect women will cause great harm
not only to the women, but also to those who inflict harm on others. On the other hand, culture can lift up those
who choose to listen. One is able to follow a society of justice to greater respect of others, greater generosity, etc.
When a society chooses to live in a spirit of faith, all will benefit, providing that that faith worships a God who
is just and loving. “We should not impose our beliefs on others!” Well, yes we should when our beliefs are correct.
For example, we believe that all women and men are of equal value before God and others. We ought to impose
that because we cannot coexist with those who do not believe it to be true.
Another example is our teaching that marriage is meant for one man and one woman. Some would have us
change the law to provide for marriage between same sex persons. If two people love each other, why not allow
it? Marriage is about more than love. If we were to change the definition to allow any two people to marry, where
do we stop? — why not three? — why not siblings? — parents and children? Do we truly want marriage to be a
matter only for the state to determine?
We now see some of the consequences of this choice coming to fruition. At least one state has removed the
terms of husband and wife from the marriage licenses. At least one state now allows a birth certificate to include
three parents. I don’t know if four or more are allowed, but why not?
Grounding marriage only in human love will set up only human standards.
God’s plan will be cast aside for a human standard that applies to a very few
people. The consistent findings of surveys indicate 2% to 4% of the population self
identify as same sex attracted. Contrast this to the portrayal on many popular
shows that show a much greater number.
Today God proposes to us the Holy Family. Holy Scripture begins with the
marriage of Adam and Eve and ends with the heavenly marriage of Christ the
Bridegroom and his Bride, we the Church. None of this is by accident or mere
evolutionary forces. The hand of the Divine has guided the human heart and soul
for too long.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced a
campaign of prayer and fasting for the “rebuilding of a culture favorable to life and
marriage and for increased protections of religious liberty.” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco,
chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage writes, “It’s not meant to be
another program but rather part of a movement for life, marriage, and religious liberty, which engages the New
Evangelization and can be incorporated into the Year of Faith.”
The campaign has five components:
• cathedrals and parishes are encouraged to hold a Eucharistic holy hour for life, marriage, and religious
liberty on or near the last Sunday of every month
• individuals and families are encouraged to pray the Rosary daily, “especially for the preservation of life,
marriage, and religious liberty in the nation”
• priests are encouraged to include prayers for life, marriage, and religious liberty among the intentions
during the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass
• “recognizing the importance of spiritual and bodily sacrifice in the life of the Church,” the bishops
encourage fasting and abstinence from meat on all Fridays
• “in light of the August 1, 2013 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS mandate,” a
second Fortnight for Freedom will be held in July
As we celebrate this feast of the Holy family, let us strive to mold our own families to follow the example of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph. They are the truest role model.
Pax et bonum,
Msgr. Bill
FAMILIES USED TO
DREAM THAT ONE OF
THEIR CHILDREN
WOULD ENTER
RELIGIOUS LIFE…
WE’RE JUST
PRAYING THAT
OUR CHILDREN
GROW UP TO HAVE
RELIGION IN
THEIR LIVES.

Mass Intentions for the Week
December 31 to January 6
Monday December 31, St Sylvester
6:45 – Allan Wiedemann +
12:10 – Pilar Avedillo Melburnn +
6 PM – Muriel & Dick Herrod +
Tuesday January 1, Solemnity of Mary
(New Year’s Day)
8 AM – Frank Medina +
10 AM – Carlos Aboytes
5 PM – Margarita Ortiz +
Wednesday January 2, Sts Basil & Gregory
6:45 – Janice Mims +
12:10 – Walter Kane +
Thursday January 3, Most Holy Name of Jesus
6:45 – Sadie Fitzpatrick +
12:10 – Wilburn Banks +
Friday January 4, St Elizabeth Ann Seton
6:45 – Alice & Jonathan Rodriguez +
8:15 – Rev. John Weyer +
12:10 – Jeanine Helms +
Saturday January 5, St John Neumann
8:15 – Mary Trumble +
5 PM – Carl Triola +
Sunday January 6, Epiphany of the Lord
7:30 – John Buckles +
9:00 – Dennis Blaice +
11:00 – Parishioners
1:00 – T Don Clark +
3:00 – Msgr. James Jamail +
5:00 – John Kelley +
First Saturday Devotion
"I promise to help at the hour of death, with graces
needed for salvation, whoever: On the first Saturday of 5
consecutive months shall confess and receive Holy Communion,
recite 5 decades of the Rosary and keep me company
for 15 minutes, while meditating on the mysteries of
the Rosary with the intentions of making reparation to My
Immaculate Heart." Rosary and Chaplet of Mercy in song
will follow after the 8:15 AM Saturday Mass.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
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Alino Niebla, Uncle of Gabriela Niebla
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Bob Wark, brother of
Nettie Gordon and Cletus Wark
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May they rest in the peace of Christ.
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Mary the Holy
Mother of God
A Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 31 st
6 PM Vigil Mass
Tuesday, January 1 st
Masses: 8 AM, 10 AM & 5 PM
Educate for Life
The monthly Educate For Life Chapter meeting will be
Wednesday evening, January 9, at 7:00 PM at the home
of Martha and Hector Garcia, 8214 Buffalo Speedway. If
you consider yourself pro-life, please join us. Our first
goal is to educate members about the abortion industry,
and then to provide ways to change the culture of death
into a culture of life. For more information you may contact
Martha Garcia at 713-665-2253 or marthamg48@gmail.com;
or Jenrose Foshee at 713-666-9779
or jffoshee@comcast.net.

Elementary Faith Formation
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
from the Faith Formation Department!
CCE and LDP classes resume Sunday, January 13.
First Holy Communion Preparation:
• Students who have completed the necessary
requirements should now be ready to make their
First Confession. Please see the bulletin for extra
Confession times. Students are encouraged to go to
Confession with their families during the Advent or
Christmas seasons. What a beautiful way to prepare
one’s heart for Christ this Christmas!
• The First Holy Communion Parent meeting will be
January 15 at 7:00pm in the Msgr. Jamail Family
Center. This meeting will be for parents only.
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
The family is the privileged setting where every person
learns to give and receive love… To enable this, it
receives abundant help from God in the sacrament of
Matrimony, which brings with it a true vocation to
holiness.
… If children see that their parents — and, more
generally, all the adults around them — live life with
joy and enthusiasm, despite all difficulties, they will
themselves develop that profound "joy of life" which
can help them to overcome wisely the inevitable
obstacles and problems which are part of life… To hand
down the faith to children, with the help of individuals
and institutions like the parish, the school or Catholic
associations, is a responsibility which parents cannot
overlook, neglect or completely delegate to others…
The language of faith is learned in homes where this
faith grows and is strengthened through prayer and
Christian practice.
Pope Benedict XVI, taken from the address of the Holy
Father at the Vigil of the 5 th World Meeting of Families
For further information please contact Laura Hafernik
at 713.663.3528 or lhafernik@svdp-edu.org.
Rosary in SVDP St. Jude Chapel
Come join us for the Rosary, Monday
thru Friday, at 11:30 a.m., in the
St. Jude Chapel. We also need
volunteers to help lead the Rosary. Contact:
dbentke@yahoo.com if you can help.
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Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We sit together
front left in the Church.
Life Teen – High School Youth Ministry
Sundays, 5pm - LIFETEEN Mass, join us! We sit together
front left in the Church.
Info or Signup? Email Joey Muckenthaler
Youth Minister: jmuckenthaler@svdp-edu.org
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Teen Confirmation Program
Sunday, December 30 th – No more Classes in 2012, see you
in 2013!
We always need Confirmation Volunteers! Knowledgeable of
your Catholic faith & or passionate about passing it on to our
future leaders? Contact Nick!
Questions? Contact Nick LaRocca,
Director of Faith Formation- Coordinator of Teen Confirmation
nlarocca@svdp-edu.org or 713-663-3565
Men’s Discernment Retreat
Retreat for men ages 18-35 who are discerning a vocation to
the priesthood. Listen to inspiring talks and guidance for
your discernment process, learn the tools of discernment,
sharpen your discerning skills, and have a one-on-one visit
with a priest and seminarian. Telephone interview required
for registration; $30 registration fee, scholarships available;
Jan. 4, 5:30pm to Jan. 6, 1pm; St. Mary Seminary
ww.houstonvocations.com/2012/mens-discernment-retreat/
Baked Goods and Raffles
Offered by COOL January 12-13
The students of the group Catholic Organization of Life
(COOL), a high school and college prolife
group, is offering bake goods for
donations, and two raffles after all
the Masses the weekend of Jan. 12-
13. One raffle is for religious antiques
and the other is for a I-Pad 64 mb
and wi-fi. The money raised is to
help support going to Washington,
D.C. for the National March for Life on January
25, 1913. Tables will be set up on the Holcombe parking
lot and in front of the MJFC. Please come by and
support this cause and pray for an end to abortion!”

We are a ministry of young adult men and women ranging
from the ages of 21-39 and the young at heart are always
welcomed. Membership is open to ANYONE and
EVERYONE and it is FREE. Anyone interested in the
Catholic Faith is very much welcomed to be involved in
the young adult ministry here at Saint Vincent de Paul. The
St. Vincent de Paul Young Adults group is modeled after
our Blessed Mother Mary and looks to the Holy Spirit as
the source of hope. We strive to be of service to one
another, to the parish, and to the greater community.
The core of our Young Adult group is the weekly Mass &
Dinner on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. (except on the 1 st Tuesday of
every month). Short announcements are made after the
Mass of events and activities planned for SVDPYA.
Afterwards, the fun and fellowship continues as we go try
different eateries around Houston with one another.
During the week and the weekend we host various Faith
enriching events, service events, and social events. We also
attend various young adult events/retreats joining with our
fellow young adults groups around the Archdiocese.
To keep current on SVDPYA events please email us at
svdpya@gmail.com and to subscribe to our newsletters
find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/svdpya)
Young Women’s Discernment
Jan. 5 – A Peek into the Cloistered Life of the Carmelites –
Are you drawn to a life of prayer and solitude? Are you
curious about monastic life? Young women ages 18-35 and
high school girls grades 11-12 who are open to the possibility
of a religious vocation. Participants will visit the Discalced
Carmelite Nuns in New Caney, Texas, 10am-1pm,
including visiting, midday prayer, and lunch. Departure
from downtown Chancery parking lot; 2:30 return arrival.
Space is limited; early registration is recommended.
www.houstonvocations.com/2012/carmelite-monastery-visit/
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
INQUIRY For those who are not a Catholic, but are
curious about the church. We meet at 7pm, Wed., MJFC
206. For info please call John, 713-663-3525.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for any
non-catholic who is interested in learning more about the
Catholic Faith. The process begins with Inquiry sessions
Wed., 7pm, MJFC 206. For more information, call John
at 713-663-3525 or e-mail jrusso@svdp-edu.org.
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ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
St.Anne’s Society is a group of women who share and participate in a
vision of spiritual growth, service, and social activities while cultivating
a support system within the Parish. Check out
(www.stvincentcatholicchurch.org "Organizations" St. Anne’s Society)
or contact Erin Ayers (713-819-2339 or eayers22@gmail.com)
for info on becoming a member or to renew your membership.
January General Meeting: *** Wed., Jan. 9, 9:30-11:30am, MJFC
Rooms A&B. Are you ready for a new 2013 with less clutter? Julie
from Squared Away will join us to discuss different ways to get unwanted
clutter from your house and your life. She will guide us
through a lighthearted discussion as we learn to live a cleaner new
year! For more info contact Kelly Hogan at khamhog@yahoo.com.
Book Club: Wed., Jan. 9, 7:00 pm, MJFC rooms A&B. The Casual
Vacancy by J.K. Rowling - Amazon's summary: When Barry Fairbrother
dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford
is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled
market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty
façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with
their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with
their pupils… Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat
left by Barry on the town’s council soon becomes the catalyst for the
biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election
fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations? Blackly
comic, thought-provoking and constantly surprising, The Casual Vacancy
is J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults. (Washington Post:
"This book represents a truckload of shrewdness… There were sentences
I underlined for the sheer purpose of figuring out how English
words could be combined so delightfully.... genuinely moving.") Contact
Joan Gilliland at gillilandfam@comcast.net for book club info.
Moms and Tots: Fri., Jan. 11, 9:30-11:30 am, SVDP Nursery. Need
to get out of the house for a bit with your little one? Come join us with
our babies and toddlers (0-3years) to play in the nursery and enjoy
some different toys! Coffee will be provided! We typically meet the
2nd Friday of the month. For more information, and to RSVP, contact
Tracy Borgmeyer at tracy_borgmeyer02@yahoo.com.
Tuesday Spiritual Sharing: Tuesdays, 9:15-11:00 am, MJFC Rooms
A&B. We will begin a new program in January. Check next week's
bulletin for details or contact Ali Neumann at aliduff@gmail.com.
Thursday Bible Study: Thursdays, 9:15-11:00 am, MJFC Rooms
A&B. We will begin a new program in January. Check next week's
bulletin for details or contact Susan Imre at simre@comcast.net.
January Service Project: Small Steps Nurturing Center: It's a Perfect
time to make room for the new toys Santa and grandparents have
given our children. Please weed out your old gently used toys and
books to donate to Small Steps. Small Steps Nurturing Center is a non
-profit Christian organization that provides early childhood education
and nurtures the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual
growth of economically at-risk children in the inner-city of Houston,
Texas. Items will be collected at all St. Anne's Society events or you
can drop them off or mail them to Anne Lewis' house. NOTE
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: 6101 Lake St., Houston, TX 77005
(corner of Rice and Lake, right up from Kirby). God has blessed us in
so many ways. Let's do what we can to give back and spread the love
of God. Please contact Anne Lewis at annedelaneylewis@yahoo.com
with any questions.
*** Nursery child care available with fee and required 48-hour advance
reservation; always call in cancellations. Call 713-667-9111.

ADULT LIFE MINISTRIES
For more information about any of the
following contact Elaine Caldwell at
713-663-3564 or ecaldwell@svdp-edu.org.
Bus Trip – Beaumont on January15
The next bus trip will be to Beaumont where we
shall tour the St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, have
lunch on your own at the Brazos Cattle Company restaurant,
and visit a museum.
According to the Beaumont “Visitors Guide” the
cathedral, “built over 100
years ago, is one of the most
resplendent houses of worship
in southwestern United
States. In 2006 Pope
Benedict XVI elevated the
church to an honored title of cathedral
basilica, recognizing the historic, artistic and religious
significance of the site.”
Board the bus at 7:30 am for an 8:00 departure.
Please sign up for the trip by January 10 and pre-pay
$5.00 to give as a donation to the basilica.
Next Trip – February 6 to Danevang
Danevang is a Danish community that will include
a tour and a lunch with Danish food. The cost of this
trip, $25.00, includes both the tour and the lunch.
More information will be in the next bulletin.
Teacher for Beginning Italian Needed
If you would like to teach a group of eager and
interested adults who like to have fun while learning,
we invite you to teach a class of beginning Italian. In
doing so, you would join the many other volunteers
who give of their time (l-2 hours a week) teaching
various kinds of subjects in the area of Adult Life
Ministries. To find out more about this opportunity
for service, please contact Elaine using the contact
information given above.
Young at Heart
The Young at Heart will meet again on January 20
at 2:30 p.m. in the MJFC. Be sure to bring your item
that is special to you so it can be included in our collage
explained by Francine Doan in December. See
next week’s bulletin for information about the
speaker.
May all have a Happy,
Grace-filled New Year.
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Parish and Family Life
Opening Doors and Morning Prayer will not
meet this week.
Spiritual Direction
To make an appointment for spiritual direction you may
call 713-663-3564 or email ecaldwell@svdp-edu.org
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A SPECIAL MEETING
FOR MINISTERS OF CARE
Saturday, January 12
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Room 206 of the MJFC
ATTENDANCE IS OPTIONAL
This meeting will be for ministers of
care who wish to share experiences and
learn about the opportunities and
challenges that may occur when
ministering to those who are terminally
ill or those with special needs.
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING
The program will include prayer,
reflection, discussion, and basic
instruction on moral and ethical
principles related to end-of-life issues.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
PROVIDED
Please RSVP to Elaine at
713-663-3564 or
ecaldwell@svdp-edu.org.

Al-Anon
Al-Anon meets Tuesdays for book study and Thursdays
for discussion, at 7pm, room 102, Middle School Bldg.
Al-Anon is a hopeful and understanding group for anyone
needing help because of alcoholism. Anyone affected by
someone else's drinking is welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Meets every Mon. 7–8pm, Art Rm, Middle School Building.
All are welcome who think they or someone they
know may have a problem with drinking.
Part-Time Registered Nurse Needed
The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament
are seeking to hire a part-time Registered Nurse. Send
resume and contact information (including e-mail) to
Sister Virginia O’Donnell, Incarnate Word Convent, 3400
Bradford Street, Houston, Texas 77025 or e-mail to
vo’donnell@incarnateword.org.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Today’s feast is new as feasts go, and it sets us
this year in a very modern crisis. Amid conflicting schedules
and commitments, a young man, testing the limits,
has strayed from his parents and gone off to the big city.
Mary and Joseph search frantically, only to find the child
Jesus in the temple, conversing with the elders and scholars
of the law, who are amazed at his wisdom.
In the time of Jesus, the temple was the religious
center of Jewish ritual. Outside of Jerusalem, people gathered
in the synagogues, centers of learning, for daily prayer
and study. Still, everyone longed to journey to the temple
to participate in the offerings, and to fulfill certain obligations
of the law that could only be done there. On this feast,
we catch a glimpse of the family of Jesus: parents dealing
with the normal stresses of raising a child, and yet completely
grounded in the ways of faith and tradition.
There has always been an appreciation in Christianity
for the value of pilgrimage—the journey to holy
places that is a symbol of our life’s journey to God, and a
sense of connection to important events in our family history.
During the Christmas season, many of us undertake
pilgrimages to the family homestead for festival meals, to
the parishes where we were formed in the faith, or perhaps
even to a beautiful manger scene or festival of lights.
There are few better days than this in our calendar for
spending time with the family, especially on a short pilgrimage
to a favorite place. Just make sure that no one
gets left behind! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Taizé Night Prayer
Sunday Night-Prayer (Compline) of the
Roman Church using the beautiful music
of the Community of Taizé, in France.
Next Sunday, January 6, 7:30 P.M.
First Sunday of the Month
Here at St. Vincent de Paul Church
We will offer Night Prayer (Compline) of the
Roman Church, using the beautiful music of
the Community of Taizé in France. Lasting
just over a half-hour, it is a beautifully peaceful
prayer experience with which to conclude
one’s Sunday night in contemplative song.
Night Prayer, as part of the “Divine Office”
is part of the daily cycle of prayer, prayed for
centuries by Priests, Deacons, Religious
Brothers and Sisters (and many lay persons)
through out the world. Taizé sung prayer is a
contemplative service of song and scripture
using the chants of Taizé. At St. Vincent we
have taken the actual prayers/texts of
“monastic” Night Prayer from the Liturgy of
the Hours (the Roman Breviary) and fit them
with much of the beautiful music of Taizé.

Church Christmas Flower Donations were accepted in memory and in honor
of a loved one, and special intentions, which went toward the Church Christmas Flowers.
Herbert & Agnes Daily +
Special Intention
Jose & Guadalupe Montes +
Francisco Montes +
Rita & Walter Allspach
Emma & Joseph Thiem
Helen & Bill Petzold
Marie Oelling
Imelda Oberrecht
Nadishika Lorensuhewa +
Sr. Lucy Ghinaudo +
Rolf H Meitler +
Ernesto Gaza +
Sara Lopez +
Breitenback Family +
Petersmith Family +
Vanderbeke Family +
Tonn Family +
Joseph Guitreau
Avioli Family +
Pagnotto Family +
Richard Blutt +
Hiat Lay Uy +
Remedios Uy +
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Today is the feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We also
celebrate that we all belong to the
holy family of God which makes us
brothers and sisters to each other. May
the peace and joy of the New Year be
yours! Please remember to support the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul in the coming year so that together we can
continue to bring comfort and peace to our brothers and
sisters who are suffering. Call (713) 664-5350 for help, or
if you are interested in membership in the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul. Please use the organizations link in the
Church website (WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG) to access
more information on the Society.
The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box proceeds are used by SVDP Society
to benefit those in need. Donations may be made at any time.
E J “Jack” O’Malley +
Alberto Gonzales +
Malong Family +
Guillermo Family +
Esteban Family +
Salcedo Family +
Arboleda Family +
Mthena McNeil +
Isabelle & John Cretein +
Rick Allen Chaddock +
James & Ella Barbee +
Special Intention
Lula Thomas
D/M Ananda Raj
Nellie & Pascal Graffeo +
Bill Price +
Patty Abd +
Daniel Mendoza +
Rebecca Mendoza +
Henry Garza +
Virginia Puente +
Raymond Garza +
Rosie & Jesse Rodriguez +
Marcel Joseph Laporte +
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Bustamante Family
Mariacris
Poffo
Poffito
Lorraine Ellen Beahan
Pablo
Richard Andrew Bulot
Earl Clifford Bulot +
Catherine M Wleczyk Bulot +
Earl A Bulot Jr +
Sandra Shoemaker +
Lt. Col. Christ Zivalich +
Special Intention
James Bracewell +
Eulalia Bracewell +
George Bracewell +
Erlinda Bracewell +
Charles Brown +
Tammy & Kirk Eyring
John Fazzino +
John & Laura Barbato +
Tony & Mary Fazzino +
Louie & Sally Ayo +
The Knights of Columbus will continue selling
tamales online as long as supplies last for
$12 per dozen. Please go to our website
at: http://www.knightstamales.com to
order. You will be contacted by the
Council to arrange delivery of your online order.
Have You Updated Your Parish Information?
If you are a registered member of St. Vincent de Paul
Church and there has been a change in family status,
name, address or phone number, please complete the
Parish Information Form in the bulletin or call Helen in
the church office at 713-663-3536.

FAITH FORMATION
This new liturgical year in the Church
is special as we are continuing to
celebrate the “Year of Faith”
as declared by Pope Benedict XVI.
Upcoming Faith Formation
opportunities in 2013
January Opportunities
• “In-Depth” Vatican II Speaker Series- Professor of Systematic Theology, Msgr.
James Anderson, S.T.D. will be covering the Vatican II constitution Lumen
Gentium, on the Church. Wednesday, January 9 th at 7pm in the Monsignor
Jamail Family Center.
• Contemporary Worship Holy Hour- Join the parish community as we celebrate
and adore the Eucharist while being led in Contemporary Songs of Worship
(similar to the Life Teen Mass music), Sunday, January 13 th at 7pm in the
Church.
• One Faith, Many Expressions- Join Deacon Dan Pagnano and Archbishop
Rizzotto as they share the Catholic traditions of the Italian culture.
Wednesday, January 16 th at 7pm in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
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• SAVE THE DATE- Parish Misson with Engaging Catholic Speaker Matthew Fradd
– February 25-27 th – 7pm all three nights in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
More details to follow as we get closer.
• SAVE THE DATE- Men’s ACTS Retreat- Need a jumpstart in your faith? Inviting
all adult men to join us and take a leap of “Faith”, April 18 th -21 st at Our Lady of
Lourdes Retreat Center near Hwy 288 & Almeda Genoa. More details to follow
as we get closer. (Women’s ACTS retreat is tentatively scheduled for June 2013)
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SVDP School Auction
The annual SVdP School Gala and Auction is coming up, and we will be honoring
long-time SVdP supporters Howard and Kathleen Lederer. Please consider
attending "You Spin Me 'Round" on February 2, 2013. This year will be a fun '80's
theme! Part of the excitement that evening will be a Wine Pull, where auctiongoers
will have the opportunity to test their luck in this game of chance, and walk
away with some fabulous bottles of wine. We are currently in the process of collecting donations for this Wine
Pull. If you would like to contribute to our Wine Pull, or would like more information on this event, contact cochairs
Stephanie Bourg, stephbourg@me.com or Kristina Drone, kristina@jphomes.com.
St. Vincent de Paul 2013 Gala and Auction Honorees Kathleen and Howard Lederer
Kathleen and Howard Lederer are native Houstonians. Their parents attended Rice and Texas. Mary Sue Giesberg Blazek and Gene
Howard Lederer served as presidents of the Charity Guild of Catholic Women. Hugh Blazek and Al Lederer worked as engineers in
Houston’s petrochemical industry. Kathleen attended St. Peter’s School, St. Anne’s School and graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1971.
Howard attended St. Michael’s School and graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1971. The couple met at a St. Thomas sock hop.
The two went on to the University of Texas where Kathleen graduated in three years with a double major and was hired as a teacher by
AISD. The couple married on December 27, 1974. Howard finished his last semester of UT business school and then they moved back
home to Houston. They attended Holy Ghost church in their early marriage years until they bought a home in Linkwood and began
attending St. Vincent de Paul when Msgr. Dexter George was pastor.
Friends Kay and Andy McStay were leaders in the parish at the time and asked the Lederers to get involved in the parish, and that was the
start of their strong commitment in supporting St. Vincent de Paul. Kathleen and Howard had their first child Martha Anne in 1982, next
came Emily Kathleen in 1983 and then Claudia Rose in 1985. All three daughters graduated from St. Vincent de Paul School and St. Agnes
Academy, followed by Texas, Yale and Alabama.
In 1985, Msgr. James Jamail became pastor. At this time money was tight in the parish and the facilities were in poor condition. Howard
recalls, Msgr. Jamail believed in the Power of Christ’s Love-… “Love ruled and Msgr. Jamail was wonderful”. Howard served multiple
years on the finance committee. After an exchange with parish attorney Mike Donohue, the Lederers agreed to serve as campaign co-chairs
if asked. The next day Msgr. Jamail called and the 50 th Anniversary Campaign began. Reminiscent of the enthusiastic parish-wide effort to
found the parish in the 1940’s-1950s, the campaign began with a thorough needs assessment. A master plan was drawn up by our Physical
Plant and Architectural Committee based upon broad input by parishioners, diocesan officials and community entities.
The Lederers have a deep appreciation for the many team captains and volunteers they worked with on the Capital Campaign. Howard says,
“There was great excitement and enthusiasm among our committees and in the church”. The campaign was run out of an office in the old
rectory by Dan Docherty of DDI consultants, with Josie Saul as coordinator. Sister Virginia O’Donnell also played an active role. Kathleen
says, “It was time to rebuild the parish and to get people to know each other”. The campaign team decided they would go into each
parishioner’s home and ask what their needs were while counseling them on their campaign pledge. This is how the church’s ministries and
organizations were invigorated that remain in place today.
The 50 th Anniversary Capital Campaign met and exceeded all of its goals. St. Vincent de Paul was transformed into a parish with a
leadership position in our diocese. Howard recalls, “It was like Camelot. Church attendance was high. People were packed at the back of
the church socializing for twenty minutes after Sunday Mass”. A new middle school and library building, administration building,
maintenance building and scout house were erected, and most parish buildings were renovated by 1992. The parish family center was added
in 1996 under a second campaign phase led by Louise and Bob Parsley. Penny & Paul Layne and Shelly Starr & David Martin also chaired
campaign additions that followed on that original master plan.
In 1992, Kathleen was diagnosed with cancer. During the months she underwent surgery and chemotherapy, the Lederers experienced an
outpouring of love for Kathleen and their family. Her hospital room and their home overflowed with flowers and meals sent by their larger
St. Vincent’s family. After the completion of her treatment in 1994, Kathleen began teaching at our school when their youngest daughter
Claudia entered 3 rd grade. She taught 2 nd grade there for three years with Anne Malone. Some other teachers that were there at that time and
still remain at the school today are Carolyn Sears - Principal, Joey Mann, Jan Berry and Diane Hughes. Kathleen also served as PTO
secretary, on the School Board and was a Girl Scout Leader at SVdP. She was involved in the Mother’s Club while her daughters attended
St. Agnes and Howard served on the University of St. Thomas and SAA boards.
Howard works with varied business interests, but likes to talk about Atec, Inc. in Stafford. Atec manufactures the cryogenic flow control
valves for the final stage rocket engine that puts U.S. satellites in orbit. Atec’s valves are on the moon and in deep space. Atec also fields jet
engine test systems for the U.S. military and its allies, as well as many airlines, helicopter services and MROs.
Kathleen and Howard believe that the greatest gift is doing, before giving. Their dedication and work at the church and school is a
testament to this belief. Howard says, “We can’t all go on a mission in South America or Africa. We have a great chance to mission right
next door and across the street. We can find Christ’s face in our neighbors.” The Lederers are strong believers in parish involvement and
Catholic education. Howard remembers, “Jim Jamail always said ‘charity should begin at your parish’- he was right.” Kathleen feels “It is
truly a gift to have faith instilled into every aspect of a school day.” They currently reside in Southside Place and their family has grown to
include two sons-in-law, Ted Pataki married to Emily, with grandson Stephen, and Eric Saenz recently married to Claudia.
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Parish Information
Sacrament of Baptism: Children, age 6 or younger, documents
required BEFORE baptism can be scheduled: a copy of
the BIRTH certificate, completed parish and/or baptism registration
forms, godparent certifications. Class fee $25/
parishioners, $50/non-parishioners. For info and forms please
contact Helen, 713-663-3536. If your child is over 6 years
old and not baptized, please call Laura, 713-663-3528.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Six to eight months are required
for marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office, 713-
667-9111 for an appointment with the marriage coordinator.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Please call the
Parish Office as soon as you or someone in your family schedule
surgery, hospitalization or suffer serious illness or injury.
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Altar Servers: Contact Tara Parker, bumparker@comcast.net
Bulletin:. Deadline is 9 a.m., Thursday, ten (10) days before
date of bulletin. Email to bulletin@svdp-edu.org, fax or drop
off articles at the Parish Office.
No Announcement before or after Mass will be allowed
unless it is submitted to the church office for approval to
Maria Gibbs at 713-663-3535 or mgibbs@svdp-edu.org. The
announcement should be submitted no later than Wednesday
before the weekend of the scheduled event.
Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event.
Contact Cathy at cgoolsby@svdp-edu.org or 713-663-3543.
Can’t Get to Church? If you or someone you know would like
to receive Communion, but are home bound, or in a nursing or
retirement residence and unable to get to Mass, please call the
Parish Office, 713-667-9111.
Nursery: Ages birth to 2 years during Sunday 9:00 AM and
11:00 AM Masses at the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
Teen RCIA: Teens who desire to become Catholic and have
not been baptized or received the sacraments, call the Youth
Office, 713-663-3524.
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New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the
Parish Registration form available at the Parish Office, at
www.svdp-houston.org or complete and return the Parish
Information Form below and a Registration Form will be
mailed to you.
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Next Coffee & Donuts in the MJFC
Following 7:30, 9 & 11a.m. Masses
Next Sunday, January 6, 2013
Welcome New Members
Mr & Mrs Carlos Calzada
Ms Jo Anna Chevalier
Mr & Mrs C Todd Piczak
Saints and Special Observances
Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Monday: Seventh Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I:
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday: The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord;
Mary, the Holy Mother of God;
World Day of Prayer for Peace;
New Year’s Day
Wednesday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
Thursday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Friday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; First Friday
Saturday: St. John Neumann; First Saturday
Today’s Readings
First Reading — Hannah conceived, and at the end of
her term bore a son whom she called Samuel (1 Samuel
1:20-22, 24-28) or Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14.
Psalm — Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O
Lord (Psalm 84) or Psalm 128.
Second Reading — See what love the Father has bestowed
on us that we may be called the children of God (1
John 3:1-2, 21-24) or Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17].
Gospel — The boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem,
but his parents did not know it. They found him in the
temple, in the midst of the teachers (Luke 2:41-52).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International
Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Readings For The Week
Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42
Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51
Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José, 30 de diciembre de 2012
FAMILIAS SAGRADAS
Las lecturas de hoy describen tres familias y sus esfuerzos por hacer la voluntad de Dios. Esos esfuerzos
las hacen crecer en santidad. La primera familia que encontramos es la de Ana, Elcaná y Samuel.
Ana hace algo, que solamente una mujer que ha dado a su hijo para adopción puede entender en su totalidad:
deja a su tan esperado niño para que un sacerdote lo críe dedicado al servicio del templo del Señor. De alguna
manera Ana reconoce que ésta es la voluntad de Dios para ella y para Samuel. Ambos quedan consagrados
al Señor.
Después, en la carta de Juan, escuchamos acerca de la familia cristiana, esto es, de “los hijos de
Dios”. Juan nos pide que nos acerquemos a Dios y que procuremos “hacer lo que es de su agrado”. Al esforzarnos
en hacer la voluntad de Dios ayudamos
a los demás a ser más santos, a comportarse
más como hijos e hijas de Dios, tal
como realmente lo somos. Finalmente escuchamos
una historia sobre María, José y
Jesús. Esta historia describe una dinámica,
típica de la vida familiar, con el hijo adolescente
que busca la independencia y los
padres que responden con ansiedad y dolor.
Como en nuestras propias familias, parece
que José, María y Jesús no siempre estaban
de acuerdo con lo que significa el hacer la
voluntad de Dios.
HACER LO QUE
COMPLACE A DIOS
Así como María y José no entendían por
qué Jesús permanecía en el templo, tampoco nosotros entendemos siempre lo que Dios quiere para nosotros
a través de las luchas de la vida familiar. Puede ser difícil saber cómo hacer lo que complace a Dios. La lectura
de hoy de la primera carta de Juan nos da una luz. Si ponemos nuestra fe en Cristo y nos amamos “los
unos a los otros” creceremos juntos en santidad. Con Jesús creceremos “en sabiduría, en estatura y en el favor
de Dios y de los hombres”.
La voluntad de Dios es que nos amemos los unos a los otros y crezcamos juntos como una gran familia
humana.
Lecturas de hoy: 1 Samuel 1:20–22, 24–28; Salmo 84:2–3, 5–6, 9–10; 1 Juan 3:1–2, 21–24; Lucas 2:41–52
Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
"El Catolicismo" presentación sobre la Fe católica
En este Año de la Fe, proclamado por su Santidad Benedicto XVI, seguimos extendiendo una invitacion a
participar en este studio temático de la Fe católico, "El Catolicismo" escrito y narrado por el Padre Robert
Barron (Word on Fire Ministries). Este es un programa que ilumina lo que los católicos creemos y el por qué
utilizando el arte, la arquitectura, la literatura, la música y todas las riquezas de la tradición católica para llegar
a una comprensión más profunda de la Fe. El Diácono Gustavo Camacho presenta las clases. Las proximas
fechas de las reuniones serán: enero 22; febrero 12 y 26; marzo 12 y 19; abril 9 y 23. El costo de los materiales
para los participantes es $25.
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EN EL HOGAR ESTÁ LA FAMILIA La idea, el sueño y la
realidad de lo que es familia es tan fuerte y perdurable que lo
usamos para describir lo mejor de las relaciones humanas.
Hablamos de una familia de naciones, de nuestra familia eclesial
y parroquial. El mejor halago que podemos dar a un amigo o
amable anfitrión es decirle que nos sentimos como en casa con
su compañía, que nos sentimos parte de la familia. Las familias
son el primer crisol en el que se prueba y se fortalece el amor.
Jesús mismo fue una de tres personas que vivía a la sombra del
otro. Esta familia, como la nuestra, no siempre “lo hacía todo
bien”, pero siempre trataba. Estos tres amateurs celebraban un
día de fiesta, y uno de ellos se perdió. Los otros dos se preocuparon
bastante y se esforzaron grandemente para encontrar al tercero,
un niño después de todo, que siempre buscaba el significado
de su llamado. Encontró su vocación –hacer la obra del Padre
– pero también volvió a casa con sus padres. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Ana entregó su hijo Samuel al Señor,
dejándolo en el templo de Siló (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28)
o Sirácide 3:2-7, 12-14.
Salmo — Señor, dichosos los que viven en tu casa
(Salmo 84 [83]) o Salmo 128(127).
Segunda lectura — Somos hijos de Dios cuando creemos
en el nombre de su Hijo, Jesucristo (1 Juan 3:1-2, 21-24)
o Colosenses 3:12-21 [12-17].
Evangelio — José y María encuentran a Jesús perdido en
el templo en medio de los maestros (Lucas 2:41-52).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Martes: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Gál 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21
Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Jueves: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Viernes: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42
Sábado: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Jn 1:43-51
Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Misa de sanación Se celebra una Misa de Sanación el
segundo miércoles de cada mes as las 12:10 p.m. Inmediatamente
después de la Misa, se celebra el sacramento
de la Unción de los Enfermos. La próxima fecha de la
celebración será el 9 de enero 2013.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: La Sagrada Familia;
Lunes: Séptimo día dentro de la octava de Navidad; San Silvestre I
Martes: Santa María, Madre de Dios; Octava de Navidad;
Año Nuevo; Jornada Mundial de Oración por la Paz
Miércoles: Santos Basilio Magno y Gregorio Nacienzeno
Jueves: El Santísimo Nombre de Jesús
Viernes: Santa Isabel Ana Seton; Primer viernes
Sábado: San Juan Neumann; Primer sábado
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El primer domingo
después de la Navidad celebramos la fiesta de la Sagrada
Familia. Los latinos somos un pueblo muy unido en familia.
Para nosotros es más que un pequeño grupo compuesto de
padre, madre, hijos e hijas. La familia para nosotros los latinos
es un conjunto grande de abuelos, abuelas, tíos, tías,
primos, primas, compadres, comadres, suegros, suegras y
otros más además del padre, la madre y los hijos. Para los
latinos una fiesta que celebra la familia de Jesús es la cosa
más natural del mundo. Extrañamente esta fiesta no es muy
antigua. En realidad es una celebración que data de comienzos
de la época moderna en el siglo XVII. Antes de estas
fechas la familia de Jesús casi siempre era entendida como
compuesta por Jesús, María y Ana (la madre de María). Se
daba por hecho que José estaba por allí. Pero en el siglo
XVII muchos perdieron sus padres pues tenían que ir a las
fábricas a trabajar. Por eso el magisterio instituyó la conmemoración
de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José para
recordar a los padres cristianos su deber ante sus hijos y su
esposa. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Bautismos en español Las pláticas pre-bautismales en
español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada mes excepto de
haber un conflicto con otro evento. Nos reunimos en el
Centro Parroquial(segundo piso) a las 9:00 AM. Hay una
cuota de $25 para cubrir el costo de los materiales. Para más
información, hablar con Lucie Gardea después de la Misa de
español los domingos. La próximas fechas para la celebración
del sacramento son: 19 de enero y 9 de febrero 2013.
Los requisitos son:
• La familia debe estar registrada en la parroquia. Ambos
padres deben asistir las pláticas.
• Se requiere una copia de la partida oficial del nacimiento
del niño
• Se requiere un padrino y/o madrina.
• Los padrinos deben ser católicos completamente iniciados
en la Fe. Deben ser mayores de 18 años. Si son casados,
deben estar casados por la Iglesia.
• Los padrinos deben llevar una vida congruente con la fe y
la misión que van a asumir.
El Rezo del Santísimo Rosario
Rezamos el rosario antes de la Misa en
español todos los domingo empezando a las 2:20 p.m.

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Parishioner
SERGIO ORTEGON, DDS, MS
Specialist in Reconstructive Dentistry
4142 Bellaire Blvd • 713-661-4234
Board Certified Prosthodontist Parishioner
WHY IS IT
A man wakes up after sleeping
under an ADVERTISED blanket
on an ADVERTISED mattress
and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas
bathes in an ADVERTISED shower
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
washes with ADVERTISED soap
puts on ADVERTISED clothes
drinks a cup
of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
WHY IS IT?
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Michael Butera LCSW
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Marriage, Family
Counseling
1801 Lexington
(713) 524-0142
WANTED:
CHESS INSTRUCTOR
For Middle School Child
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Your Parish in Your Will.
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
MATT MOORE 713-664-0330
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Coaching and Resume Services
PETSITTERS PLUS Specializing in Healthcare
713.253.9308
Pet Care
Lisa Boesen, MAOM, PHR, CPC
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281-682-3121
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027
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✂
Please Cut Out This “Thank You Ad”
and Present It The Next Time You
Patronize One of Our Advertisers
Thank you for advertising in
our church bulletin.
I am patronizing your business
because of it!
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PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
TO THE PRIESTHOOD
AND RELIGIOUS LIFE!
Parish Vocations Committee
Catholic Charities’
CAR Donation Program
Free Pick-up • Tax Receipt Given
To Donate, Call Toll Free:
866-915-GIVE (866-915-4483)
Relaxation for the
Mind, Body and Soul
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4003 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. G Houston, TX 77025
Skiles Kelley
3619 S. Shepherd
Houston
713-520-8383
9029 Hwy. 6, #160
Missouri City
281-778-2378
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HOBBIT CAFE
Join Us For:
LUNCH • DINNER WKND BRUNCH
2243 Richmond near Kirby
713-526-5460
HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
BRADSHAW
FITNESS
CENTER
PLAY • SWIM EAT TRAIN REST
281.649.3502 hbu.edu/fitness
“The Roofing Specialists”
Re-Roofs Repairs
Insulated Windows
Hardi Siding Gutters
Gus Campos, Parishioner
St. Ambrose
www.camposroofing.com
713.680.3530
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