7810 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas 77379-7101

Office: 281-370-3401 Fax: 281-605-1640

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

www.silcc.org

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Summer Fun See inside for more information

Summer Fun registration is now open. Classes started will resume July 7th until the end of July. Tuesday– Thursday : 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for ages 2-6 years old. See inside for more information.

Temporary Office Hours: Monday & Thursday: 9:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:30 –8:30 p.m. Saturday: 11-1 p.m.

Pastor’s Column

See inside as Fr. Norbert talks about the Declaration of Independence. Pg. 5 & 15 (Español)

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 5, 2020

Hospitality & Sanitizing People for Others Working Together to Provide a Safe and Welcoming Worship Environment. See inside for more information Pg. 7 & 16 (Español)

CMG– Safe Environment Course Take this time at home to take our Safe Environment course online. See inside for more information. Pg. 4

WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia

Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor

Rev. Justin Cormie Parochial Vicar

My Parish App: Text App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download.

Flocknote: Keep in touch with us via email or text. Parish Updates instantly. Text SILCC to 84576 or visit us at Flocknote.com/stignatiusofloyola4

Facebook: Visit us on Facebook for our Live stream of liturgical events. See liturgy page for more information. @ignatiusloyolacc

Fr. Norbert & Fr. Justin will be celebrating the following Mass Intentions this coming week.

MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Monday– Friday:

9 a.m. Daily Mass (Also on Live-stream) Tuesday & Wednesday:

6:45 p.m. Saturday:

5:15 p.m. (Also on Live-stream) Sunday: 7:30 a.m.

10 a.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) 12:30 p.m. Misa (Español– Also on Live-stream)

RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and

Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

LITURGY OF THE HOURS Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m.

*Every Friday Evening of Lent and Easter

Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon

Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations

Kristin Garcia Office Manager

Lisa Kubis Business Manager

Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant

Betty Keller Receptionist

Ryan Bearer Receptionist

Sophia Nguyen Receptionist

Juan Velasco Facilities Manager

Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant

Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant

Office of Liturgy and Sacraments

Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate

Natasha Faircloth Asst. Director of Liturgy

Linda Krehmeier Asst. Director of Liturgy

Andrew Sayler Director of Music

Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music

Office of Formation

Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate

Chris Osgood Director of Youth Ministries

Alyssa Vijil Co. Dir. of Youth Ministries

Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem.

Gracia Avila Admin Assistant

Lisa Pickering Admin Assistant

Early Childhood Center

Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood

Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood

Office of Social Services

Ascención Amado Director of Social Services

Kenneth Anicete Admin Assistant

Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses.

PASTORAL OFFICE/ OFICINA PASTORAL

Monday, July 6 Veronica Gutleber (LVG)

Tuesday, July 7 Rochelle Barker (LVG) Mary Agnes Parker (+)

Wednesday, July 8 Robert Alexander (+) Fr. Justin Cormie (LVG)

Thursday, July 9 Tom Frey (+)

Friday, July 10 Fr. Norbert Maduzia, Jr. (LVG) Dolores O’Brien Dowe (+) Saturday, July 11 Christopher Montgomery (+) Sunday, July 12

Vincent Nguyen (+) Pro Populo Rodolfo Garcia, Reyna Rodriguez Trujillo (+) Ramona Zagone (+)

Sent to Build Community Loan Redemption *(through 2/29/2020) *Beginning Loan Balance $6,025,000.00 *Principal Payments $1,771,716.00 *Remaining Loan Balance $4,253,275.00 *Interest Payments $522,736.00

If you are new to the parish or have not made a pledge and wish to do so, please contact Ron Svoboda.

PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE

July 11-12 Fifteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Saturday/ Sábado

5:15 p.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 7:30 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 10:00 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 12:30 p.m. Español

Presider Fr. Jorge Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Jorge

Homilist Fr. Jorge Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Jorge

Deacon Glueck Mouton Olivier Chen

FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS

Diocesan Services Fund 2020 *Parish Goal $300,000.00 *Total Amount Pledged $203,954.00 *Total Amount Paid $173,609.05 *Total Number of Participants 437 *Total Number of Households 4374 *Average Participant Pledge $465.65 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($126,390.95) *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($96,046..00) *Percent Paid 57.87% Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/

Parish Financial Information May Faith Direct $ 152,784.45

June 28th: $

Sign up today for our Parish Online Giving Option. Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134

Or donate via text by texting any amount to 281-801-4940.

You will receive a link to begin the process. If you prefer, you may also mail your donations to the parish office.

7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379

Ignite Campaign *Parish Goal $1,880,235.00 *Total Amount Pledged $23,655.00 *Total Amount Paid $10,794.33 *Total Number of Participants 8 *Total Number of Households 4026 *Average Participant Pledge $2,956.88 *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($1,856,580.00) *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($1,869,440.67) *Percent Paid 1.26%

THIS WEEK’S READINGS NEWS & EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wedding Banns Please pray for the following couples:

Lazaro Garcia & Maria del Carmen Garcia

Jason Tucker & Kathyrn Vincent Arturo Cardoso Jr. & Wilda Segarra Jonathan Nguyen & Tiffany Tran Jovanny Vences & Valeria Rivera James Roperes & Clarissa Vivares

1. Visit the weblink:

galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com 2. Create a login.

3. View and update Family information.

A Parish Counselor is available on-site at St. Ignatius of Loyola

For details and appointments, call (844) 295-3167 or visit

www.MyParishCounseling.com/silcc.

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Welcome Newly Baptized Rex Thomas Herr Wes Thomas Herr

Carly Michelle Ricker Brody Brezovsky

Text App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download.

In Memoriam Arcadio Barraza, father of Manuela

Loepz & Maria Silva

Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez, mother of Irma Garcia

Barbara Furcron, mother of Melinda Cotaya

James R. Krupp, husband of Rosemary Krupp

Winnifred :Wendy” Schmude, wife of Richard Schmude

Mary Bracksieck, wife of Charles Bracksieck

Sherri Cooley, Sister of Alan Rein

Rose Coindet

William Bill Farrell, husband of Carol Farrell

Mary Martinez

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Dear Brothers and Sisters, This weekend we celebrate our Independence as a nation. So often we refer to the holiday as the Fourth of July, that we forget it’s about our independence. Rereading the Declaration of Independence really moved my heart and my soul. Think for a moment of these words, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. The framers of this declaration were bold. To call out the King in such a way to sever ties with him and the monarchy was no easy feat. Again, think of these words, the history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. And then they name the facts that brought them to the conclusion. I have printed here parts of the Declaration of Independence, the opening lines of the Constitution of the United States and a song that is often sung on the 4th of July. I would encourage you to read on and not stop with just these words. Go back and ponder these words that established a nation as great as ours. Happy Fourth of July! Happy Independence Day! Blessings for a restful summer,

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

The Constitution of the United States: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From ev'ry mountainside Let freedom ring! My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills, Like that above.

Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. Our fathers' God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright, With freedom's holy light, Protect us by Thy might, Great God our King!

THIS WEEK’S READING

Sunday, Jul 05, 2020 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME God’s here, in the flesh A small boy resisted saying good night. His father told him, “Don’t worry, I’m in the next room.” The child pleaded, “But I need you here.” Taking a religious tactic, the father said, “You’re not alone; God is always with you.” Placing both hands on his father’s cheeks and drawing his face level to his own, his son replied: “But God don’t have no skin.” The child perceived that a faceless, invisible God is not of much help on those dark nights when we need a friend near. But God does have skin in the game. The divine Presence is as close as our concern for each other.

TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 (100). “Although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones.”

Monday, Jul 06, 2020 MEMORIAL OF MARIA GORETTI, VIRGIN, MARTYR The power of "I forgive you" As 11-year-old Maria Goretti lay dying after being stabbed for rebuffing the sexual advances of a 21-year-old man who lived on her farm, she forgave her attacker. That act alone is shocking enough. But her attacker was so affected by her forgiveness that he repented in prison, prayed to her every day, sought the forgiveness of her mother, attended Maria’s canonization in 1950, and became a lay brother. Makes it pretty hard for anyone to justify a grudge, much less retribution.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Matthew 9:18-26 (383). “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.”

Tuesday, Jul 07, 2020 Wonders never cease The Seven Modern Wonders of the World were identified on this day in 2007, counterparts to the seven ancient wonders that predate the earthly life of Jesus. Two of these modern monuments—the Colosseum in Rome and Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro—could be the bookends to Christian history. The Colosseum, symbolic of Roman emperors’ power, was where early martyrs died while Christianity was outlawed. The colossal Redeemer statue celebrates Christ's ongoing presence in the world. It was used recently to honor pandemic healthcare workers. It proclaims that Christ’s love endures now as it did in the time of the Colosseum. Proclaim that love in your own life.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:32-38 (384). “They made idols for themselves, to their own destruction.”

Wednesday, Jul 08, 2020 The cure for what ails us Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven sacraments of the church. In its pre-Vatican II life, this sacrament was called Extreme Unction and was reserved for the time of death. Now the church invites all who are seriously sick or experiencing the challenges of advanced age to receive the grace of this sacrament. Celebrated at home, in a church, or in a healthcare facility, often in the presence of loved ones, this sacrament offers those who are sick the peace, strength, and courage of the Lord who himself knew the pain of human suffering. Draw on

God's healing powers and encourage others to do so as well. COVID-19 has complicated pastoral visits, especially in medical facilities, so consult with a priest or chaplain about the wisest course of action.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Matthew 10:1-7 (385). “Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority . . . to cure sickness and disease of every kind.”

Thursday, Jul 09, 2020 MEMORIAL OF AUGUSTINE ZHAO RONG, PRIEST, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Faithful unto death When Christianity first emerged, members of the early church were often persecuted and even killed. Although the targeting of Christians has waxed and waned over the centuries—depending on the political powers and their attitude toward the faith—Christians continue to suffer at the hands of civil authorities and religious extremists, as did the subjects of today’s optional memorial, Augustine Zhao Rong and companions, who were martyred in China over a 300-year period. In honor of these Christian martyrs, take a moment today to learn more about interreligious cooperation, an ongoing effort the Holy Father has championed.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 11:1-4, 8e-9; Matthew 10:7-15 (386). “Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”

Friday, Jul 10, 2020 Don’t get comfortable As Christians, we not only face the hardships of daily existence, but also the challenges arising from living out a faith that demands justice. When it comes to justice, there is no comfort zone for Christians to sit back and watch. The gospels and the long tradition of Catholic social teaching call us to more. No matter your gender, race, or ethnicity, you must be willing to act: to challenge the racist or sexist joke, to support minority-owned businesses, to see yourself in the "other." Catholic leaders are now especially to stand with people of color who are disproportionately infected with and dying from COVID-19. How are you being called beyond your comfort zone?

TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 14:2-10; Matthew 10:16-23 (387). “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.”

Saturday, Jul 11, 2020 MEMORIAL OF BENEDICT, ABBOT A rule to live by Saint Benedict’s wisdom has guided people for centuries. Among the gems of his Rule: The search for security, wealth, and salvation is futile. Instead, treat each hour as a gift. See in each day reasons for joy. Reverence the tools of work like the vessels of the altar. Small, daily brush strokes create the stunning canvas. Important decisions should be made with consultation, gaining the richness of different viewpoints. Learn from relationships not to take oneself too seriously. Know the value of silence. Choose one of these guidelines to follow each day for a week. Then start again!

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 10:24-33 (388). “And even the hairs of your head are all counted.”

LITURGY

A People for Others Working Together to Provide a Safe and Welcoming Worship Environment

The public celebration of Mass and Sacraments requires many willing hands and hearts

MUST BE CMG SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINED

Email Hospitality@silcc.org or call the parish office

St. Ignatius is open for public Masses with a seating capacity of 25% with physical distancing.

All are required to wear a face mask and use hand sanitizer before entering the worship space. Your temperature will be taken prior to entrance.

Church doors will open 20 minutes prior to the Liturgical Celebration. Plan for delays.

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is dispensed:

• If you are able to attend Mass on a weekday, please consider doing so to leave Sunday for those who are unable to attend during the week.

• Those who are at risk due to age or medical conditions are urged to stay at home and join in the Mass through live streaming.

• Those who are ill are to remain at home.

Join our

SANITIZING TEAM

Email ACTS@silcc.org

Help to keep our worship space clean and safe for Mass and Sacramental Celebrations

JOIN OUR

MINISTRY

SACRISTAN MINISTRY We need your help in the continuation of this ministry. The diligent care of the corporals and purificators used at Mass, how we wash and clean them, fosters and expresses our openness to the graces God gives to His Church in every celebration of the Eucharist.

Please come join us in this way of service! For more information, please contact: sacristans@silcc.org

or by calling the parish office at 281-370-3401

BECOME A RECONCILIATION HOST

Serving at Wednesday 5:15 p.m. or Saturday 9:30 a.m. Confessions

For more information, email: reconciliation@silcc.org

FORMATION

YOUTH MINISTRY

To register your graduate scan

The QR code below

St. Ignatius Loyola Youth

stignatiusym

EARLY CHILDHOOD EC/ELEMENTARY

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Registration is open for the 2020-2021

school year. We offer programs for

children 8 months-Kindergarten. New

extended hours until 4:30 p.m. are

available. Registration forms available

in the office. NEW! Online

registration is available on the

parish website. Contact Kathy or

Donna for more information.

CATECHISTS NEEDED Plans for Early Childhood and Elementary Faith Formation on campus this Fall will have limited capacity with necessary protocols. There is also a Home Study option available to accommodate families who are not ready for the on-campus option. In the event of another COVID shutdown, all families will rely on the Home Study option. Faith Formation Registration is now online. Visit silcc.org/formation The on-campus option requires volunteer Catechists and Catechist Assistants for Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday class times. If you love children, are interested in sharing the Catholic Faith, can commit to prepared lesson planning and work toward your continuing education, you are qualified to volunteer. Anyone 18+ years is required to have the Safe Environment Training. Volunteers can register for the online training at galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org For more information, contact Lucille Pavlock at lpavlock@silcc.org or at 281-290-4618.

EDGE and Lifeteen

Small Group Leaders Needed!

Adults 21 and Up who have been

CMG Trained are needed to help lead

small groups following EDGE and

Lifeteen layout. Contact Alyssa or

Chris at youthministry@silcc.org for

more information.

TODDLER/2 YEAR OLD

CLASS TEACHERS NEEDED

We are accepting applications for

teachers for the MDO/preschool for

the 2020-2021 school year.

Applications are available in the parish

office. Must be CMG CONNECT

trained.

FORMATION

SACRAMENTS INFANT BAPTISM We invite you to attend the two required sessions for both parents. Godparents are encouraged to attend as

well. Contact nfantbaptism@silcc.org for information.

RCIA - 7 Years & Older We welcome you to the Catholic Church and look forward to sharing

our faith with you! If you have not been baptized Catholic or are seeking communion and confirmation please contact us at rciaformation@silcc.org

MARRIAGE Engaged couples are encouraged to attend an orientation at least 6 months prior to your desired date and

not set any dates prior to meeting with clergy. Contact nfaircloth@silcc.org for information regarding our orientation sessions.

VOCATIONS Is God calling you? Contact

vocations@silcc.org for information about upcoming programs for those discerning religious vocations as a priest, deacon, or religious sister. For more information on Sacraments please visit silcc.org/sacraments

St. Ignatius Young Adults

Yam@silcc.org

Good News for Young Adults Speaker Series

Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Register: http://Tinyurl.com/

GoodNewsYoungAdults Buena Nueva para Jóvenes Adultos

Serie de Oradores jueves a 8 p.m.

Regístrese: https://tinyurl.com/juevesdebuenanueva

In 2018, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a pastoral letter which addresses the sins of racism and discrimination. In it, they offer a frank discussion of how racism has impacted our society and institutions, including the Church. They call out the sin of racism as an offense against the dignity of the human person and challenge Catholics to work actively for reconciliation within the family of God. Find a link to the entire document at silcc.org/faithhome St. Ignatius of Loyola is currently sponsoring a discussion group which is meeting regularly to discuss "Open Wide Our Hearts" and learn more about how people of faith can respond to racism and prejudice. For more information, please contact adultformation@silcc.org For more resources on how you can discuss this important topic with your family, go to silcc.org/faithhome

ADULT / YOUNG ADULT

Summer 2020 Online Adult Formation Classes silcc.org/adult-formation-offerings-

summer-2020 “Elements of the Mass” online study series for personal faith formation “Our Story—A Refresher Course on the Bible for Catholics” Thursdays in July, 1-2:30 p.m.

“Drawing God” Online Art Gallery Calling for

Submissions Parishioners of all ages are invited to submit their artwork to our online “Drawing God” art gallery. You can learn more about our parish-wide art project at silcc.org/faithhome

Faith@Home

www.silcc.org/faithhome

OUTREACH

Please know that our counselors are ready to support you and your family.

Given the importance of current COVID-19 precautions, we are

offering both in-office and online therapy sessions through webcam or

phone. For details and appointments, call 844-295-3167 or visit MyParishCounseling.com/silcc

Also visit our Facebook page for free livestream support sessions at

www.facebook.com/rejoicecounseling

WE NOW HAVE MASK KITS!

Material is ready and cut out for you to simply sew the masks. Please contact

Ascencion Amado to pick up your kits: 281-290-4606 or aamado@silcc.org

SILCC’s goal is to collect 100-200 masks every week, so lets keep

making masks!

Bring your masks or materials to the box outside the Outreach Office

MON-THU 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

For detailed information please visit: https://www.houstonresponds.org/

masksforall

Hurricane Preparedness for 2020

Join our team as we prepare, together with other faith-based congregations, for this very important project!

Now calling all volunteers to participate with our Response Team. Training will be provided. For more details visit hopedrtx.org/readiness

To register contact Ascencion Amado at 281-290-4606 or aamado@silcc.org. Here is the tip of the week, as we approach this upcoming season:

• Clean all gutters, downspouts, and drains from around your building.

• Have a plan to remove any lose objects from your roof and around your home and/or property.

Find links with complete information on our Outreach page: silcc.org/outreach

FORMATION ONLINE

Join us beginning in Fall 2020 for our new adult formation program, "Faithful." This program is built around the same essential questions taught in our religious education curriculum, so that families can journey together through their faith formation year. "Faithful" is a great review of (or introduction to) essential Catholic teachings, and a wonderful way to rediscover the beauty of our faith. The program is divided into four series, covering these essential questions. You may attend all four, or just those that you are most interested in:

• Who is Jesus Christ? (God's desire to know and love us.)

• How can I know, love, and serve Jesus Christ? (Catholic prayer & the Sacraments)

• How does Jesus Christ teach me to live a moral life? (Morality and the Commandments)

• How does Jesus Christ teach me to be a missionary disciple? (Living as a follower of Christ today)

If you are interested in attending this program, please help us choose the day/time that is most convenient for you! Fill out the brief registration / questionnaire at www.silcc.org/faithful For more information, contact adultformation@silcc.org

Online series / personal faith formation Elements of the Catholic Mass is designed to help the faithful better appreciate the beauty of the Mass. Featuring Fr. Douglas Martis, former director of the Liturgical Institute, the program consists of thirty-one beautifully produced short videos. Each episode comes with a discussion guide with references, ideal for personal faith formation. View the online series (available from Formed.org). Download the study guide on our website: www.silcc.org/adult-formation-offerings-summer-2020

Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, docu-mentaries, and bible studies online - for FREE! To create a new FORMED account: 1. Visit Formed.org 2. Click "Sign Up" 3. Select "I belong to a Parish or Organization" 4. Type in "St. Ignatius of Loyola" and select our parish from the options presented. 5. Enter your name and email - you're in!

COMMUNITY LIFE

COMMUNITY LIFE

Job Opening: Evening Part-Time Receptionist: St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church is seeking a part-time, dependable Evening Receptionist to represent the Parish to visitors and callers in a professional, pleasant and courteous manner; also advise/ assist staff personnel with inquires and appointments in a timely manner. Duties include phone support, verbal and written communication with parishioners, administrative support which include data entry, event support and record keeping. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. 15 hours a week 18 years or older *Bilingual is a plus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

• 2+ years of experience in customer service or office environment

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with staff, clergy, religious, and parishioners.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Mature, positive, self-motivated and energetic attitude

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Professional appearance and presentation

• Ability to work independently

• They should also have completed Safe Environment training with a successful background check prior to hire date.

This person must be self-directed and goal-orientated with initiative and attention to detail and have a heart for service to live out our “People for Others” motto. Those interested in fulfilling this role may submit their resume to: searchcommittee@silcc.org

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. Register to vote. In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops remind Catholics, "We are called to bring together our principles and our political choices, our values and our votes, to help build a better world" (no. 14). In Texas, the voter registration deadline is October 3, 2020 to vote in the November 3, 2020 presidential election. It is not necessary to have registered and voted in the Texas March 3, 2020 primary election to vote in the November 3, 2020 presidential election. You can pick up a mail-in voter registration form online at www.VoteTexas.gov.

Together in Holiness Marriage Conference Saturday, September 26, 2020 St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land AND Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Parish in The Woodlands Presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Family Life Ministry. Registration: $59/couple and $35/individual; At-Home Conference Experience: $15; Early Bird discount available until August 10. Scholarships available upon request. For more information, please visit togetherinholiness.org or email TH@forlifeandfamily.org.

Weekend Retreat - Spiritual Treasures of the Mother-Daughter Relationship Fri., July 17th 5 p.m. – Sun., July 19th 11 a.m. A weekend retreat at the Christian Renewal Center in Dickinson, TX for rediscovering the hidden joys in your relationship as a mother and daughter/s. Presented by Catholic Literary Arts and Sarah Cortez with Spiritual Advisor Rev. Peter Damien Marie Harris, O.P. $319 for one mother/daughter. Prices for additional attendees on the registration form. For complete information, go to: https://mailchi.mp/150c7fae1395/mother-daughter-weekend-retreat-july-17-19-2020

Explore Retreat for young men in high school Our Explore 2020 Retreat for young men is now open. August 3rd 8:30 a.m.– 9 p.m. Here’s the link to the online registration at bit.ly/exploreretreat2020 Registration is mobile, tablet, and desktop friendly. Space is limited. This is chance for high school guys (incoming freshmen to outgoing seniors) to explore seminary life, learn about the call to holiness, and a possible vocation to the priesthood at one day retreat. Fee: $40. Location: St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77024. Must be recommended by your parish priest or youth minister . Questions? Contact us at 713-652-8239 or vocations@archgh.org.

Healing retreat after miscarriage or infant loss The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer its healing retreat for parents following miscarriage and infant loss on Saturday July 11 and July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Due to social distancing requirements, this retreat will be held ONLINE. A donation of $25 per person or $50 per couple is suggested but not required. The retreat will include opportunities for reflection, group and silent prayer and sharing with other parents. To receive more information or to register, please contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at jkfritsch@archgh.org or 713-741- 8728.

Parenting Help? The office of Family Life Ministry have trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to provide services to parents who are willing and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and formation to parents with common developmental and behavioral problems in children. To obtain more information please contact us at 713-741-8739.

Samuel Group for Single Women: Approaching vocational discernment with peace, joy, and confidence A discernment group for young women, ages 19-30, who will meet together once a month for six months in order to study, pray and discover their individual vocations or lifetime call from God. The program begins in September and includes refreshments, talks, meditation, adoration, and confession. See the flyer here. Special Note: Participants in Samuel Group are not simply committing to attend one meeting a month, they are committing to a journey. This means that, outside of the meetings, they must continue contemplating and working on what they learn during the meetings, including discussing their journey and working with a spiritual director. To register, please use the web link: www.bit.ly/samuelgroup2020

COLUMNA DEL PÁRROCO Queridos hermanos:

Este fin de semana celebramos nuestra Independencia como nación. Con mucha frecuencia nos referimos a la celebración como el 4 de julio, que olvidamos que se trata de nuestra Independencia. Volver a leer la Declaración de la Independencia realmente conmovió mi corazón y mi alma. Recapacite por un mo-mento en estas palabras, que cada vez que cualquier Forma de Gobierno se vuelve destructiva de estos fines, es el Derecho del Pueblo alterarlo o abolirlo, e instituir un nuevo Gobierno, estableciendo sus principios y organizando sus poderes. En tal forma, en cuanto a ellos, parecerá más probable que afecten su Seguridad y Felicidad. Los redactores de esta declaración fueron audaces. Llamar al Rey de tal manera que rompa los lazos con él y la monarquía no fue tarea fácil. Una vez más, mediten en estas palabras: La historia del actual Rey de Gran Bretaña es una historia de repetidos agravios y usurpaciones, encaminados todos directamente hacia el establecimiento de una Tiranía absoluta sobre estos Estados. Y luego nombran los hechos que los llevaron a la conclusión. He imprimido aquí partes de la Declaración de Independencia, las primeras líneas de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos y una canción que a menudo se canta el 4 de julio. Les recomiendo que sigan leyendo y no se detengas solo en estas palabras. Regresen y reflexionen estas palabras que establecieron una nación tan grande como la nuestra. ¡Feliz cuatro de julio! ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! Bendiciones para un verano tranquilo

De ti, país mío, Dulce tierra de libertad, De ti canto. ¡Tierra donde mis padres murieron! ¡Tierra del orgullo del Peregrino! ¡Que del lado de cada montaña Suene la libertad!

Tú, mi país nativo, Tierra del noble emancipado, Amo tu nombre. Amo tus rocas y riachuelos, Tus bosques y tus colinas con templos; Mi corazón con éxtasis se llena Como aquéllos de arriba.

Que la música llene la brisa, Y suene desde todos los árboles La dulce canción de la libertad. Que despierten las lenguas mortales; Que participe todo lo que respira; Que las rocas rompan su silencio, Prolongando el sonido.

A ti, Dios de nuestros padres, Autor de libertad, A ti cantamos. Que nuestra tierra sea brillante por mucho tiempo Con la santa luz de la libertad; ¡Protégenos con Tu poder, Gran Dios, nuestro Rey!

En el Congreso, 4 de julio de 1776. La declaración unánime de los trece Estados Unidos de América, cuando en el curso de los acontecimientos humanos, se hace necesario para un pueblo disolver los vínculos políticos que lo han ligado a otro y tomar entre las naciones de la tierra el puesto separado e igual a que las Leyes de la Naturaleza y el Dios de esta Naturaleza le dan derecho, un justo respeto al juicio de la humanidad exige que declare las causas que lo impulsan a la separación.

Sostenemos que estas verdades son evidentes en sí mismas, que todos los hombres son creados iguales, que su Creador los ha dotado de ciertos Derechos inalienables, que entre estos están la Vida, la Libertad y la búsqueda de la Felicidad.-- Que, para garantizar estos derechos, Los gobiernos se instituyen entre los hombres, que derivan sus poderes legítimos del consentimiento de los gobernados, que cuando quiera que una forma de gobierno se haga destructora de estos principios, el pueblo tiene el derecho a reformarla o abolirla e instituir un nuevo gobierno que se funde en dichos principios y a organizar sus poderes en la forma que a su juicio ofrecerá las mayores probabilidades de alcanzar su Seguridad y Felicidad. La prudencia, claro está, aconsejara que no se cambie por motivos leves y transitorios, gobiernos establecidos de antiguo, y, en efecto toda la experiencia ha demostrado que la humanidad esta mas dispuesta a padecer, mientras los males sean tolerables, que hacerse justicia aboliendo las formas a que se está acostumbrada. Pero cuando una larga serie de abusos y usurpaciones, que persiguen invariablemente el mismo objetivo, demuestra el designio de someter al pueblo a un despotismo absoluto, es su derecho, es su deber, derrocar ese gobierno y establecer nuevos resguardos para su futura seguridad. Tal ha sido el paciente sufrimiento de estas colonias; tal es ahora la necesidad que las obliga a reformar su anterior sistema de gobierno. La historia del actual Rey de Gran Bretaña es una historia de repetidos agravios y usurpaciones, encaminados todos directamente hacia el establecimiento de una Tiranía absoluta sobre estos Estados. Para probar esto, sometemos los hechos al juicio de un mundo imparcial.

La Constitución de los Estados Unidos: Nosotros, el pueblo de los Estados Unidos, a fin de formar una Unión más perfecta, establecer Justicia, afirmar la Tranquilidad interior, proveer la Defensa Común, promover el Bienestar general y asegurar para nosotros y para nuestros descendientes los beneficios de la Libertad, establecemos y sancionamos esta Constitución para los Estados Unidos de América.

RECURSOS DIGITALES Oración de la mañana - Domingo: https://liturgy.life/2020/03/santificando-el-dia-del-senor-cuando-no-podemos-asistir-a-la-misa/

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EVENTOS

LECTURA

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FORMACIÓN

Domingo, Jul 05, 2020 DÉCIMO CUARTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Dios está aquí, en la carne Un niñito se resistía a dar las buenas noches. Su padre le dijo, “No te preocupes, estoy en el cuarto de al lado.” El niño alegaba, “Pero te necesito aquí.” Tomando una táctica religiosa, el padre dijo, “No estás solo; Dios está siempre contigo.” Poniendo ambas manos en las mejillas de su padre y acercando su cara a la suya, su hijo respondió: “Pero Dios no tiene piel.” El niño percibía que un Dios sin cara, invisible, no es mucha ayuda en esas noches oscuras cuando necesitamos tener cerca un amigo. Pero Dios sí tiene piel en el juego. La divina Presencia está tan cerca como nuestro interés por los demás.

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Zacarías 9:9-10; Romanos 8:9, 11-13; Mateo 11:25-30 (100). “Aunque ustedes han ocultado estas cosas de los sabios y los estudiosos, las han revelado a los pequeños.”

Ministerio de Sacristanes Necesitamos su ayuda para continuar con este ministerio. El cuidado diligente con el que hemos lavado y planchado los purifi-cadores y corporales fomenta y expresa nuestro deseo de estar abiertos a las gracias que Dios le da a su Iglesia en cada celebración de la Eucaristía. Por favor únanse a este Ministerio y ayuden a proporcionen este servicio tan especial. Para mas información, contacte: sacristans@silcc.org o llame a la oficina parroquial al 281-370-3401