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) 4:30 - 5:00 pm

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

CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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)

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

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

8 pm, First Fridays & Fridays during Lent:

Vietnamese Mass

June 24, 2018

CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

New Parishioners: Register online or with the parish office: ext. 111.

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. 136.

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. 136.

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

CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, 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 Anthony Columba Ekanem, MSP; The Reverend Alfonso Dat-Nhan Tran, Parochial Vicars

Deacons: Johnny Salinas, Leonard Lockett, John Carrara, Daniel Addis and Deacon Vincent Thinh Tran

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; 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, Trong Pham - Maintenance; Guillermo Herrera, Ray Garcia - Sextons

June 24, 2018

Dear Friends in Christ:

Quí Ông Bà và Anh Chị Em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô:

Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo:

Would you be so kind as to come here…? I received

an invitation to accompany 5 Legion of Mary members to

Lourdes, France. The Houston group included 2 members

from the Co-Cathedral, all to help in the Lourdes Apostolate.

We arrived in Lourdes on Pentecost Sunday, May 20th.

Lourdes is a major pilgrimage site where the Blessed Mother

appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858 and where people come

for prayer, the sacrament of penance and healing.

We stayed at the Legion of Mary house called the Perma-

nence that originally belonged to the great niece of St. Ber-

nadette. The caretaker of the house was a legionary from

Italy. We quickly became multicultural as 4 members from

Dublin joined us. This is when I wished I had taken my

French Language course in High School seriously. Each day

began with Morning Prayer and Mass followed by breakfast

and then the Legion meeting where the goals and functions

of the apostolate were clearly explained.

Working in pairs, there were many assignments to keep

everyone busy from sunrise to sunset. Besides basic house

duties and receiving visitors in the reception room, legionar-

ies are invited to assist in the Lourdes apostolate by inviting

holiday campers and people they meet in the near vicinity to

visit the grotto. Not everyone in the area was aware of the

beautiful spiritual oasis that exists and most were very happy

to accept a leaflet that we had available in 6 different lan-

guages about the Blessed Mother and her message to St.

Bernadette. We also met a number of pilgrims that were not

Catholic, some not Christian, that were on their way to the

grotto. Participating in the daily procession of the Blessed

Sacrament and the evening Marian procession with the Le-

gion of Mary Banner and illuminated standard of the Legion

called the Vexillum, was another part of the apostolate.

Of all these devotional experiences, the most impressive

sight was seeing the number of young people volunteering to

assist those in wheelchairs to participate in the processions.

This was a great opportunity to pray the Rosary with people

in different languages. I felt the beauty of our faith expressed

in the long processions, filled by beautiful Latin songs, and

many bishops, priests, nuns and people from everywhere.

Along the river one can sit and gaze at the grotto where

Our Lady appeared to Bernadette and on March 25, 1858 she

said, “I am the Immaculate Conception”. This was a refresh-

ing time for me to pray especially for those who supported

my pilgrimage, to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and

to pray the Stations of the Cross by actually walking up the

hill that was beautifully designed for this experience.

It was an enlightening moment for me to accept the fact

that I had overcome my concerns of having jet lag and fear of

traveling for such a long time having just returned from my

father’s burial in Nigeria. I was not as tired as I had thought.

Rather, I was excited to join this pilgrimage. I truly felt that

accepting this invitation to accompany the legionaries to

Lourdes was God’s plan. In the words of St. Bernadette, Our

Lady who appeared to her said, “Would you be so kind as to

come here for 15 days. I do not promise to make you happy

in this world, but in the other.”

Many of you have already heard the story of how Our

Lady asked Bernadette to “Go and drink at the spring”. The

opportunity to bathe in the pure spring water or to wash one’s

face or drink from the fountains is available to all. Some

bathed, some washed, and all of us drank daily of the pure

spring water. It is a spiritual oasis that words fail to describe.

Traveling to Paris for our return flight, we spent the last 2

days in France visiting Notre Dame, Chapel of the Miracu-

lous Medal, Church of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Basilica

of Sacre Coeur, (Sacred Heart). Sacre Coeur has had continu-

ous Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for over 100 years.

We all had a memorable experience.

Once again, I say thank you to all who were so kind to

help me go to Lourdes and during my 3 year ministry assign-

ment here at the Co-Cathedral.

Message from the Parochial Vicar p. 3

Praised be the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Now and forever, amen!

Hãy chúc tụng Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu đến muôn đời, amen!

¡Alabado sea el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús! ¡Por siempre, amen!

Fr. Tony Ekanem, MSP

Parochial Vicar

See p. 7 about Fr. Tony’s transfer

Blood Drive today, Sunday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Message from Fr. Tony Ekanem, MSP

We are a community of faith where all people are

welcome! 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.

Please silence all cell phones!

Gathering Hymn

Introductory Rites

Penitential Rite

Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy.

Gloria

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading (9 & 11 am, 5:30 pm) Readings: 1240

Responsorial Psalm Ps. 139

R: I praise you for I am wonderfully made.

Second Reading

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

Prayer of the Faithful

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 (see pg. 6)

The Mystery of Faith

Amen

The Communion Rite

The Lamb of God (see pg.6)

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

Recessional Hymn

MUSIC for MASS

7 am Mass Antiphons

Entrance: The Lord is the strength of his people,

a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever. Cf. Ps 28 (27): 8-9

Communion: The eyes of all look to you, Lord,

and you give them their food in due season. Ps 145 (144): 15

WELCOME to the Co-Cathedral!

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

p. 4

Gathering Hymn:

#490 On Jordan's Bank

First Reading (5pm Vigil Mass) Readings: 1239

Responsorial Psalm Ps. 71

R: Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.

Offertory Hymn:

#654 God Has Spoken By His Prophets

Communion Music: (see page 6 for antiphon music)

Antiphon (5pm): Great is his glory through your salvation,

O Lord. (9 & 11 am, 5:30 pm): You child, will be called the

prophet of the Most High

Motet: When John Baptized by Jordan's River —WIII #412

Hymn: #7 Gospel Canticle

Recessional Hymn: #887 By All Your Saints Still Striving

*for verse 2 we will sing the June 24th verse which can be found

on the opposite page of hymn in your red pew hymnal

*Sunday’s organ music is based on Gregorian melodies for the feast of St. John the Baptist

Order of Mass

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

Mass Ordinary (Sung Mass Setting)

p. 5

The Faces of Co-Cathedral Music—Meet Melanie Smith!

Check out page 6 for part I of her interview.

Upcoming Events

Friday, July 6, 2018

12:45 pm

Annual CCSH

Music Staff

Independence Day

Extravaganza

******

Thursday, July 19, 2018

12:45 pm

Third Thursday

Organ Recital

Andrew Kreigh

Open Loft Sundays

begin July 29th

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 8 a.m.

3. Rehearse with us and Sing at

the 9 a.m. Mass

Want to join the adult

choir for the Fall?

Wednesday Rehearsals:

7-9 pm (required)

Resumes:

September 12, 2018

Fall Choir Retreat:

Saturday, September 8

A responsorial psalm at Communion? Yes! We invite you to join us in prayer . The antiphon above is to be sung by the assembly;

the cantor and choir will lead you, and chant psalm verses in between your “refrains.” The choir 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 the reception of 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.

FACES of CO-CATHEDRAL MUSIC

Meet a Choir Member!

Interview with Melanie Smith (alto) - Part I

Did you have any singing experience before joining Cor Jesu?

I became involved in music at a young age. My parents were great lovers of music and theater and supported

our (my sisters and I) interest in voice and instrumental education. Our Catholic grade school didn’t have a

school or church choir, but I played clarinet in concert band starting in second grade and continued through high school and college.

I joined choir in high school, but in college, I only had time for one music elective so I played clarinet with concert band for a couple

of years. I continued to sing by joining the choir at the church I attended. This was the 70’s, and the contemporary music really

engaged me and kept me involved at church.

Co-Cathedral Music

p. 6

MASS INTENTIONS Deceased †

Saturday June 23

(Eng) 5:00 pm Michael & Andrea White

(Viet) 7:00 pm For Community Intentions

Sunday June 24

(Eng) 7:00 am Sharon Messa †

(Eng) 9:00 am For the People of the Parish

(Eng)11:00 am Michael & Andrea White

(Viet) 1:00 pm For Community Intentions

(Eng) 5:30 pm David Montez, Jr. †

(Span)7:30 pm Christian Renewal Center

Monday June 25

(Eng) 7:00 am Jerry Bond †

(Eng)12:10 pm Kyleigh Pratt

Tuesday June 26

(Eng) 7:00 am Raul De La Garza †

(Eng)12:10 pm Jerry Bond † Wednesday June 27

(Eng) 7:00 am Garry Mendonca †

(Eng)12:10 pm James Konieczny †

Thursday June 28

(Eng) 7:00 am Bart Antle †

(Eng)12:10 pm Charles H. Roberman †

Friday June 29

(Eng) 7:00 am Kristen Delphin/Sylvie Family Reunion

(Eng)12:10 pm Lewis Francis † & Rose M. Atchison †

Saturday June 30

(Eng) 5:00 pm Frank Konieczny, Jr. †

(Viet) 7:00 pm For Community Intentions

Sunday July 1

(Eng) 7:00 am For the People of the Parish

(Eng) 9:00 am Bryan & Ellie Sharp

(Eng)11:00 am Bernadine † & F.R. Pizzitola †

(Viet) 1:00 pm For the Viet. Men of the Sacred Heart

(Eng) 5:30 pm Manuel Gardea †

(Span)7:30 pm Ines Castellanos †

WELCOME ALL VISITORS to the

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred

Farewell to Fr. Tony Ekanem, MSP

p. 7

For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a

Reflection, go to: http://www.usccb.org The daily readings

calendar is on the right hand side of the page. Click on the

date of the readings you would like to see. You may also

request to have the daily readings sent to your email.

Weekend Readings: 1240 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday:2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8, 9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 [5:21-24, 35b-43]

Have you moved? Changed your telephone number? Changed your email address? Any other changes to your household?

If so, call the parish office (713-659-1561. Or email us: kbuck@sacredhearthouston.org

To update your information.

Dear Parishioners:

Only 1½ weeks ago did we learn that Fr. Tony is being transferred. As of July 1,

Fr. Tony will be the pastor of The Bells of St. Mary / The Church of the Immaculate

Conception at 103 S. Broadway, Yonkers, NY, 10701, with another priest as his

parochial vicar. Yes, it is a quick change. But priests are sent when and where we are

needed to serve the People of God.

Fr. Tony has been here for the last 3 years as our parochial vicar. I am most

grateful for his presence and service here at the Co-Cathedral. We wish him well as

he re-locates and transitions to a new ministerial assignment. This weekend is his last

weekend with us. Please sign his Farewell Books in the narthex and greet Fr. Tony

after Mass. And pray for him in his new assignment.

Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak

Pastor / Rector

P.S.: I do not know yet if and when we will receive a priest replacement.

Prayers

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: Universal – Social Networks

That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.

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.

Almighty God, Father of all nations, For freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1). We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, the foundation of human rights, justice, and the common good. Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote our liberties; By your grace may we have the courage to defend them, for ourselves and for all those who live in this blessed land. We ask this through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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

Religious Freedom Week: June 22—June 29

p. 8

Catholics across the United States are encouraged to pray and

act in support of religious liberty at home and abroad during

Serving Others in God's Love:

Religious Freedom Week 2018

Beginning on Friday, June 22, the Feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, and

Ending on Friday, June 29, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul.

The chairman of the USCCB's Committee for Religious Liberty, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, states:

"Religious freedom allows the space for people of faith to serve others in God's love in ministries like education,

adoption and foster care, health care, and migration and refugee services. We encourage people of faith to reflect on the

importance of religious freedom so that we might have the space to carry out our mission of service and mercy, and we

invite everyone to pray for our brothers and sisters who face intense persecution in other parts of the world."

Serving Others in God's Love We are called to follow Christ as missionary disciples by serving others and living our faith in all that we do. Let us take a few moments each day from June 22 - June 29 to pray, reflect, and take action

on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad.

Resources for Religious Freedom Week and other religious liberty resources can be found at

www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek and www.usccb.org/freedom.

Parish

p. 9

Blood Drive THIS Sunday— JUNE 24—8:30am - 2:30pm Here at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Cathedral Centre: 1701 San Jacinto—Houston 77002 Sponsored by our Knights of Columbus Council 803

To make an appointment or for more information:

https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/264201

Pray for Our Graduates as they begin their new adventures

in career and further education.

Congratulations

Class of 2018!

Britney Bradshaw—Houston Community College Daisy Brioso—University of Houston - Downtown Marina Estrella Flores—University of Texas – Austin Benjamin Garrett Johnson—University of Texas – Austin Nikolaus Mitchell—Texas A&M University Anh Linh Nguyen—Houston Community College Kathy Nguyen—University of Houston Phillip Chi-Minh Nguyen—University of Houston College of Business Danielle Norcross—University of St. Thomas Master Program Kathy Phan—University of Houston – Clear Lake

FIRST FRIDAY of the MONTH

JULY 6

SOLEMN EXPOSITION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT

with devotions to the

Sacred Heart of Jesus

6:30 pm - 7 pm: English

7 pm - 7:30 pm: Spanish

7:30 pm - 8 pm: Vietnamese

You are welcome to pray

at any time

between 6:30 pm - 8 pm

8 pm Mass in Vietnamese

FIRST THURSDAY of the MONTH

JULY 5

SOLEMN EXPOSITION of

the BLESSED SACRAMENT & BENEDICTION

Solemn Exposition begins with

the conclusion of the

12:10 pm Mass.

Scriptural Rosary prayed

on the hour—

1pm, 2 pm, 3 pm & 4 pm.

Sacrament of Penance—

4:30 pm -5:15 pm.

Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm -

followed by Benediction.

Casey Brooks—Atascocita High School Ameerah Dominguez—Hightower High School Justin Dumas-Kelly—Westside High School Devin Fruge—Channelview High School Alec Paul Galindo—Heights High School Marcos Gonzalez—Energy Institute High School Tri An La—St. Agnes High School Kailyn Le—DeBakey High School Miriam Lemos— Summer Creek High School Matthew Mai—Kempner High School Austin Medina—Ridge Point High School Alan Nguyen—St. Lawrence Seminary High School Zachary Petersman—Clear Spring High School Diamond Pham—Chavez High School John Phan—Dobie High School Jai-Lyn Tran—Lamar High School Theresa La

Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE) p. 10

Faith Formation for

Children and Youth

Co -Cathedra l o f the Sacred Heart

Parish / 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 com-

prehensive process of the highest possible quality of

Catholic Christian Education and Spiritual For-

mation for the Children and Youth of our Parish.

We do this in a safe, welcoming, caring, and hospita-

ble environment while enabling their parents and

guardians to successfully accept and perform their

role as the primary teachers and role models of their

children.

Information and “Regis trat ion Form for

2018 -2019” now avai lable on our

webs ite:

Called to Be A 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 Faith

Formation office at cbenitez@sacredhearthouston.org

R O O E D Col 2:6-7

L E A D I N G Y O U T H I N T O A L I F E - C H A N G I N G

E N C O U N T E R W I T H J E S U S C H R I S T ! ! !

We are in need of volunteers who are willing to share their faith and love for Christ with our High School

Youth. Come and be part of our Team. Carmen Benitez - cbenitez@sacredhearthouston.org

Dominican Sisters Summer Camp 2018: GIRLS 5th – 8th grade: Looking for SUMMER FUN?

Join the adventures at Dominican Sisters

Summer Camp 2018

July 1- July 7, at Camp Kappe Activities: Archery, Initiative Games,

Singing, Arts and Crafts, and more.

For further information contact: Sr. Thomas Ann, OP, at

281-684-8011, or go online to www.domhou.org and fol-

low the links under “Ministries” to download a brochure.

The Youth Ministry is in need of the following items.

Please donate!

Bean Bag chairs

Board Games

Religious Art

Area Rug

Digital Camera

All donations can be drop off at the front desk in the

Cathedral Centre. (1701 San Jacinto @ Jefferson)

SUNDAY’S GOSPEL —June 24, 2018 – Solemnity of the Nat iv i ty of

Saint John the Bapt ist

They were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said…, “No. He will be

called John.” –Luke 1:59–60

What’s in a name? Often more than you think. Consider how your name, first and last, has been a help or hindrance to you. Have you changed or adapted your name to reflect new realities? How has the story of what you’ve called yourself, or been called, evolved? Old Zechariah had never had children, so when his wife gave birth in her advanced age, the relatives were eager to honor him and carry on his legacy by naming the child Zech-ariah Jr. It was a good family name meaning “God remembers.” Elizabeth wouldn’t have it! Her son, she knew, wasn’t about the past but was born to lead his generation into the future. A bold new way deserved a bold new name, something that hadn’t appeared in this family before. So the child’s name was John: “God is gracious.” Identity matters. Sometimes it’s set for life, and sometimes it needs to be reset many times, the way biblical folks often changed their names in the face of new circumstances. If your identi-ty feels uncomfortable, it may be time to consider what has to change.

Which aspects of your identity have remained through the years? Which ones have needed to shift or evolve?

Source: PflaumWeeklies

Family Catholic Activities

of the Week

Look up what your names mean in a reference book (baby

names). Do your names imply that you have a purpose

or connection to something else? How do your relation-

ships with God and his plan override that meaning? If

you could rename yourselves, how would you like to be

labeled as children of God?

When you chose or will choose your vocation, consider

how it glorifies God. Is there any remnant of ego in your

choice? Are you using your gifts and talents that God

gave you, or are you choosing your own interests? How

can you polish your purpose to glorify God and God

alone? Source: Our Sunday Visitor

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Youth Ministry

Young Adults p. 11

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

Adult Faith Enrichment & Educational Opportunities

Café Catholica 2018: Rooted in Love Attention Young Adults (18-30’s): Join 700 fellow young Catholics for dinner and great talks!

Café Catholica “The Voice of Christ: Rooted in Love” is a dinner-lecture series for young adults, featuring dynamic speakers.

The Cafe is held over four Mondays in July

at St. Michael Catholic Church (1801 Sage Rd. Houston TX 77056).

5:15 p.m. Confessions, 6:15 p.m. Mass, 7:15 p.m. dinner, 8:15 p.m. speaker, table exhibits, and socializing.

Come for all or part of the evening.

July 9: Mike Gormley— How to pray, what to say and when to shut up

July 16: Mary Caprio— Embracing Authentic Love

July 23: Daniel Cardinal DiNardo— The Good News

July 30: Rev. Sean Kilcawley— (Integrity Restored) Tilling the Rocky Soil-Overcoming obstacles to love

FREE EVENT. Donations are appreciated.

Sponsored by the Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry.

For more information, visit archgh.org/cafecatholica or call 713-741-8778.

USING

Join us on Sundays in the Cathedral Centre to

Open the Word of God together!

Sunday, June 24: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Sunday, July 1: No Session 4th July Week

Sunday, July 8: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Sunday, July 15: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Sunday, July 15: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Available on “FORMED” Register at http://formed.org

Parish Code: 0be7ec

AND Mass Readings Explained

by Dr. Brant Pitre

From Catholic Productions

Come Join Us Tuesday Evenings in the Cathedral Centre

6:45pm—8:45pm Six “mini retreats”

Facilitated by Deacon Vincent, Carmen Benitez and Selma DeMarco

Using the video

“CONVERSION - FOLLOWING THE CALL OF CHRIST”

Presented by Bishop Robert Barron

Six Biblical Stories of people who changed. They were people just like you who were called

by Christ to become better: June 19 — “Bartimaeus: The Man Born Blind” June 26 — “The Rich Young Man” July 3— NO Session 4th of July Week July 10— “The Calling of Matthew” July 17— “Jonah” July 24— “The Woman at the Well” July 31— “ The Journey of the Magi”

“Navigating Your Finances God’s Way”

Bible Study

New Class starting in the Fall.

Spaces limited. To reserve yours email

Selma DeMarco at

sdemarco@sacredhearthouston.org

Adult Faith Enrichment & Educational Opportunities p. 12

Traveling on a Weekend… If you are traveling on a weekend, know you still have an obligation to attend Mass (as long as Mass is available in the area—cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church #2180-2181). To help you find a Catholic Church when traveling, go to the following web site to assist you:

Marriage Preparation: Advance approval required to begin sessions.

Sunday, June 24: Session C

Sunday, July 15: Session D

Sunday, August 5: Initial

Sunday, August 19: Session A

Location: Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto

Please check White Board for room assignment each time.

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

Marriage Guidelines: Visit www.sacredhear thouston.org

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 2018: Sunday—August 12: 2:15pm-5:15pm Sunday—October 14: 2:15pm-5:15pm Sunday - December 9: 2:15pm-5:15pm

In the Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto

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

Adult Summer Enrichment Sessions on Sundays

“Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church”

Sundays at 3:00pm—5:00pm in the Cathedral Centre

It is okay to just show up at the session. No RSVP necessary.

Upcoming Topics:

June 24: “The Bible—God’s Love Letter to Humanity”

July 1: No Session— Fourth of July Week

July 8: “The Story of Salvation—Creation, Fall, and Redemption”

July 15: “Who is Jesus—Just a Good Man or Lord of Our Lives”

July 22: “The Paschal Mystery—The Mystery of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection”

July 29: “The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace—God’s Divine Life Within Us”

Aug. 5: “Why Do I Need the Church—The Mystery of the Catholic Church”

Aug. 12: “Mary and the Saints—Our Spiritual Mother and the Communion of Saints”

Aug. 19: “The Last Things—What Happens After We Die?”

The 2018 Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass honoring

couples celebrating their Silver (25th) Anniversary of

marriage in the Catholic Church will be held on

Sunday, September 16 at the Co-Cathedral of the

Sacred Heart at 3:00 p.m. Couples are eligible to

receive a special recognition whether they attend the

ceremony or not. The deadline to register is August 24.

The 2018 Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass honoring

couples celebrating their Golden (50th) Anniversary of

marriage in the Catholic Church will be held on

Sunday, October 21 at the Co-Cathedral of the

Sacred Heart at 3:00 p.m. Couples are eligible to

receive a special recognition whether they attend the

ceremony or not. The deadline to register is Sept. 30.

Wedding Jubilee Masses 2018

Please register online: https://www.archgh.org/offices-ministries/pastoral-

educational-ministries/family-life-ministry/

marriage-enrichment/wedding-anniversary-jubilee/

Second Collections

July 1: Peter’s Pence Collection (Holy Father’s Charities)

July 8: St. Vincent de Paul Society Black Bag Annual

Collection

July 22: Parish Debt Reduction

Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) 2018 Mandatory DSF Goal: $135,000

Total Amount Paid 2018: $87,837

Total Amount Pledged: $135,000

Total Number of Households: 302

Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($47,161)

Pledged Over (Under) Goal: ($1,325)

Donate to DSF online:

https://www.archgh.org/dsf

10% Tithing of gross income:

5% to the parish (2 hours of weekly income)

4% to 2nd collections and other worthy charities

1% to Diocesan Services Fund (DSF)

Stewardship

p. 13

Stewardship Reflection:

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist: June 24

That we turn our daily focus to God and others to develop a “God-centered” lifestyle.

“…Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” – Acts 13:25

Stewardship is a lifestyle, it’s not a program or a process. It’s how we are called to live our lives twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week! It challenges us to live “God-centered” lives, not “self-centered” lives. Reflect on your daily activities, do you do them for the glory of God or for the glory of your own name?

June 16/17 Year to Date

Actual Collection: $39,603* $1,723,796

Budgeted Collection: $37,500 $1,718,833

Amount over (Under): $2,103 $4,963

*Includes $22,999 from Faith Direct

ESPECIALLY FOR OUR VISITORS! Want to donate but you don’t have cash or a check?

How about donating by text at:

281-462-5300 and text a dollar amount.

Note new text number …..

Coming this September!

Our Time to Ignite

Our Faith

Our Mission

and Our Future!

Be careful while crossing the

streets from & to the Church,

Cathedral Centre &

parking lots.

Look both directions before

& while crossing,

for your safety.

It is safer to use the Fannin

crosswalk between the

new & old Church.

The parking spaces along the

church on Fannin Street are

reserved to those who have

handicap challenges. Please

respect this priority and do

not park there unless you

qualify.

Do not park your

vehicle, blocking

in someone else!

2nd Collection next Weekend: July 1 The Peter’s Pence 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 sus-

tain those who suffer. Cf.: www.usccb.org/peters-pence

For the latest updates on Ignite,

visit www.archgh.org/ignite

Outreach Ministry—Our Parish Network of Charity

p. 14

Your Donation of $35

can give a child the tools

he/she needs to have a

successful school year

and will make a positive

impact on his/her

future!

Be a Backpack Buddy!

Donate or shop from our Amazon Wish list at

www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreaach Your donation is tax deductible

Ready for summer?

We are collecting new and gently used school uniforms for

Casa Juan Diego and

Casa Esperanza

Ditch those gently used uniforms in the Narthex or at the Cathedral Centre!

La Solemnidad de la Natividad de San Juan Bautista

p. 15

Estudio Bíblico: Conozca al Señor mejor a través de nuestro platica de Biblia, cada martes a las 6:00 pm en la biblioteca del Centro Catedral, conducido por el Diacono Daniel.

La Legión de María: Cultive su relación con Cristo debajo del liderazgo de María cada martes a las 7:15 pm en la biblioteca del Centro Catedral, por medio de rezar el santo rosario, refle-xionar sobre las enseñanzas de Jesús, y servir al Señor.

Monaguillos: Niños y adultos, sirven a Dios en el altar como un verdadero monaguillo. Hablen con el Diacono Daniel.

La Palabra entre Nosotros para el mes de julio por una dona-ción de $2.00. Con sus lecturas, comentarios espirituales y ora-ciones, La Palabra entre Nosotros nos ayuda a mejorar nuestra relación con el Señor.

Los Misales del Año 2018 por una donación de $6.00. En el Misal encontrará las lecturas y oraciones de las Misas de do-mingo y días festivos; al igual, el rosario, el vía crucis y refle-xiones sobre las lecturas.

La Santa Biblia por una donación de $7.00.

Coro: Denle gloria a Dios por medio de su voz, cantándole y alabándole, como miembros del coro. No necesitan experiencia, solo su voluntad para alabarle con himnos hermosos al Señor. Practicamos cada domingo a las 6 de la tarde en la Co-Catedral.

-Antífona de Entrada: Pueblos todos aplaudid; aclamad al

Señor con gritos de júbilo.

-Entrada: Me Alegré (#551)

-Gloria (Misa San José, #5)

-Salmo: Te doy gracias porque me has escogido

portentosamente, portentosamente.

-Canto de Ofertorio: Que Mi Oración (#747)

-Santo (Misa Melódica, #109)

-Anunciamos Tu Muerte (Misa Melódica, #110)

-Amen (Misa Melódica, #111)

-Cordero de Dios (Misa Melódica, #112)

-Antífona: [Inclina] Padre, te ruega por ellos, para que sean

uno en nosotros y el mundo pueda creer que tú me has enviado,

dice el Señor. (Jn 17, 20-21)

-Comunión: ¡Oh Víctima de Salvación!/O Salutar is Hostia

(#527)

-Salida: Alabaré (#618)

Entonces le preguntaron por señas al padre cómo quería que se llamara el niño. Él pidió una tablilla y escribió: "Juan es su nombre". Todos se quedaron extrañados. En ese momento a Zacarías se le soltó la lengua, recobró el habla y empezó a bendecir a Dios. Un sentimiento de temor se apoderó de los vecinos y en toda la región montañosa de Judea se comentaba este suceso. Cuantos se enteraban de ello se preguntaban impresionados: "¿Qué va a ser de este niño?" Esto lo decían, porque

realmente la mano de Dios estaba con él. El niño se iba desarrollando físicamente y su espíritu se iba fortaleciendo, y vivió en el desierto hasta el día en que se dio a conocer al

Juan el Bautista: el Hombre Más Grande Nacido de Mujer.

Juan el Bautista nació para proclamar la Palabra de Dios hasta el

martirio a manos de los más soberbios de la tierra. He aquí

entonces la invitación a preguntarse quién es verdaderamente

Juan, dejando la palabra al protagonista mismo. Él, en efecto,

cuando los escribas, los fariseos, van a pedirle que explique

mejor quién era, responde claramente: «Yo no soy el Mesías.

Yo soy una voz, una voz en el desierto». En consecuencia, lo

primero que se comprende es que «el desierto» son sus

interlocutores; gente con «un corazón sin nada». Mientras que él

es «la voz, una voz sin palabra, porque la palabra no es él, es

otro. Él es quien habla, pero no dice; es quien predica acerca de

otro que vendrá después». En todo esto está el misterio de Juan

que nunca se adueña de la palabra; la palabra es otro. Y Juan es

quien indica, quien enseña, utilizando los términos «detrás de

mí... yo no soy quien vosotros pensáis; viene uno después de mí

a quien yo no soy digno de desatarle la correa de sus sandalias».

Por lo tanto, la palabra no está, está en cambio una voz que

indica a otro. Todo el sentido de su vida está en indicar a otro.

Él mismo lo dice con claridad al hablar de su propia misión: Es

necesario que Él crezca y yo mengüe. Voz, no palabra; luz, pero

no propia, Juan parece ser nadie. He aquí desvelada la vocación

del Bautista. Cuando contemplamos la vida de este hombre tan

grande, tan poderoso —todos creían que era el Mesías—,

cuando contemplamos cómo esta vida se rebaja hasta la

oscuridad de una cárcel, contemplamos un misterio enorme. En

efecto nosotros no sabemos cómo fueron sus últimos días. Se

sabe sólo que fue asesinado y que su cabeza acabó sobre una

bandeja como gran regalo de una bailarina a una adúltera. Creo

que no se puede descender más, rebajarse. Sin embargo,

sabemos lo que sucedió antes, durante el tiempo que pasó en la

cárcel: conocemos las dudas, la angustia que tenía; hasta el

punto de llamar a sus discípulos y mandarles «a que hicieran la

pregunta a la palabra: ¿eres tú o debemos esperar a otro?».

Porque no se le ahorró ni siquiera la oscuridad, el dolor en su

vida»: ¿mi vida tiene un sentido o me he equivocado? En

definitiva el Bautista podía presumir, sentirse importante, pero

no lo hizo: él sólo indicaba, se sentía voz y no palabra. Este es

el secreto de Juan. Él no quiso ser un ideólogo. Fue un hombre

que se negó a sí mismo, para que la palabra creciera.

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