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ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS FEBRUARY 28, 2016
The gospel reading of the Third Sunday of Lent, year C, is taken from the Gospel of St. Luke, Luke 13:1-9. The parable in
today’s Gospel clearly warns that we, like the fig tree, will be judged by our fruit. While God mercifully provides us with
time and opportunity, let us give witness to our faith with deeds of kindness and generosity!
Also, this Third Sunday of Lent, if there were candidates for the Rite of Christian Initiations, there is an option to use the
Gospel of John, John 4: 5-42 – the Samaritan woman at the well. In this Gospel of John, Jesus asked the Samaritan woman
for a drink of water. Jesus opened her heart to a new life, a new relationship with God. John’s gospel says her testimony drew
many others to Jesus.
There are a few things we can learn from Luke 13: 1-9 and John 4:5-21. a) No one is too sinful to be saved by the Lord.
b) No one is so lost that the Lord cannot find him / her.
c) No one can be saved without facing his or her sinful past. This is why we Catholics go to confession.
d) No one who faces his /her sinful past will be turned away by the Lord Jesus.
e) No one who meets Jesus will ever be the same again. We receive Jesus at Holy Eucharist every Mass.
Praise be to Jesus Christ! What amazing grace! What amazing mercy!
Fr. Hai
La lectura del Evangelio del tercer domingo de Cuaresma, Año C, se toma del Evangelio de San Lucas, Capitulo 13: 1-9. La
parábola del Evangelio de hoy advierte claramente que nosotros, como la higuera, seremos juzgados por nuestro fruto. Mien-
tras que Dios nos ofrece misericordiosamente el tiempo y la oportunidad, para que demos testimonio de nuestra fe con obras
de bondad y de generosidad!
Además, este tercer domingo de Cuaresma, si hubiera candidatos para el Rito de iniciacion cristiana, seria una oportunidad
para usar el Evangelio de San Juan 4: 5-42 - la samaritana en el pozo. En este Evangelio de San Juan, Jesús le pidio a la mu-
jer samaritana un poco de agua. Jesús abrio el corazón de esta mujer a una nueva vida, a una nueva relación con Dios. El
Evangelio de San Juan dice que su testimonio atrajo a muchos otros a Jesús.
Hay algunas cosas que podemos aprender de Lucas 13: 1-9 y de Juan 4: 5-21.
a) Nadie es demasiado pecador que no pueda ser salvado por el Señor.
b) Nadie está tan perdido que el Señor no le pueda encontrar.
c) Nadie puede ser salvo sin enfrentarse a su pasado pecaminoso.
Es por esto que nosotros los católicos vamos a confesarnos.
d) Ninguno que se enfrenta a su pasado pecaminoso será rechazado por El
e) Nadie que se encuentra con Jesús volvera a ser el mismo de nuevo. Recibimos a Jesús en
la Sagrada Eucaristía en cada misa.
Alabado sea Jesucristo! Sublime es su Gracia! y Sorprendente su Misericordia!
Pd. Hai
PASTOR’S CORNER EL RINCON DEL PADRE
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
TERCER TIEMPO DE CUARESMA
MASS INTENTIONS
INTENCIONES DE MISA
Monday /Lunes 02-29-2016 6:30am All Souls in Purgatory 5:30pm † Anna Camille Fazzino Tuesday/ Martes 03-01-2016 6:30am † __ 5:30pm † Charles Vachris Wednesday/ Miercoles 03-02-2016 6:30am Vocations 5:30pm † Clyde Perrere Thursday/ Jueves 03-03-2016 6:30am † Herman & Celeste Uthoff 5:30pm † Guadalupe Hernandez Friday/ Viernes 04-04-2016 6:30am __ 8:15am † Simona Rosaldo 5:30pm † Tony Vachris Saturday/ Sabado 03-05-2016 8:00am STM Parishioners 5:00pm Leroy & Mildred Lili Wedding Anniversary Sunday/ Domingo 03-06-2016 7:30am __ 9:00am † Theresa Dianne Louis 11:00am Michael Obanese Ogugua-Intentions 1:00pm † Efrain Salazar Guajardo 5:00pm __ 7:00pm † Miguel Flores
FOR MASS INTENTONS PLEASE COME BY THE PARISH OFFICE.
PARA INTENCIONES DE LA MISA FAVOR DE PASAR POR LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL.
Josephine LeDay James Swanson Therese Flaherty Marie Jo Swanson Jan Tennert Latondra Banks James Murphy Helen Manlove Deanna Murphy Gregoria Barrera Irvin Schueler Angela Gannucci Edgar Sharp Jennifer Gatchel Dorothy Marak Rosemary Gatchel Alfonso Gutierrez Maria Ruiz Evangelina Corrales Jose Asuncion Romero Martha Reyes Alicia Vagas
SFC Paul Bergman Col. David Eselund Megan Godsey Traci Godsey Sgt. Billy Janca TSgt Bradley Louis Mike McIntosh Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem Charles U. Oparnozie LCDR Russell Thiem PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF AUSTIN TICE TO HIS FAMILY. Favor de continuar orando por Auntin Tice para su pronto regreso a casa con su familia.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY…...
"with age-old love I have loved you; so I have kept my mercy toward you."
- Jeremiah 31:3 A Bible Study Guide for Catholics,
This Bible study will help us rediscover the incredible history of God's mercy in
own lives, which in turn will leads us to an understanding of the importance of
extending God's love and mercy to the world around us.
Bible study:
Monday evenings at 7pm: February 29, March 7, 14, 21
Wednesday mornings 10am: March 2, 9, 16, 30
Thursday evenings at 7pm: March 3, 10, 17, 31
Free of Cost, Donations are appreciated
Lead by: Deacon David Johnson
For more information, 713-729-0221 or via email: [email protected]
VIRTUS TRAINING — English “KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE”
at St. Thomas More on Saturday March 12, 2016
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!, ALL WHO TOOK VIRTUS 5 YEARS AGO AND MORE NEED TO TAKE THIS SESSION, WE NEED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE.
Register Online: virtusonline.org
NO WALK INS WILL BE ACCEPTED
WALK WITH US
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent in the Church, 6pm
Coordinated by the Lectors English
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Third Sunday of Lent
Jesus preaches a lesson on repentance.
Luke 13:1-9
Sunday Third Sunday of Lent
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11;
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Monday 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9;
Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;
Mt 5:17-19
Thursday Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14,
and 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19,20-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday Fourth Sunday of Lent
Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7;
2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
Jesus predica la leccion del arrepen,miento.
Lucas 13:1-9
Domingo: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Salmo 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11;
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lc 13:1-9
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 2 Reyes 5:1-15ab; Salmo 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30
Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Salmo 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9;
Mt 18:21-35
Miercoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Salmo 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;
Mt 5:17-19
Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Salmo 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lc 11:14-23
Viernes: Hos 14:2-10; Salmo 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14,
and 17; Mc 12:28-34
Sabado: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-19,20-21ab; Lc 18:9-14
Domingo: Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Salmo 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7;
2 Cor 5:17-21; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32
ST. Thomas More
Sunday, March 6
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Servant Hall
Contact Dave Westerhaus (713) 203-6821
sponsor code: 0175
DONE SANGRE! SALVAR UNA VIDA!
Aquí en Santo Tomas
Domingo 6 de Marzo
8:30 am—2:30 pm
Servant Hall
Para informacion, Dave Westehaus (713) 203-6821
ENTRENAMIENTO DE VIRTUS — Español “Manteniendo la Promesa Viva”
aquí en Santo Tomas Moro el Sabado April 23, 2016
ATENCION VOLUNTARIOS!, Todos los que tomaron el Vir-tus hace 5 años y más necesitan tomar esta session, TENEMOS QUE ESTAR EN CONFORMIDAD CON LA AR-
QUIDIÓCESIS. Regístrese en línea: virtusonline.org
SOLAMENTE SE ACEPTARAN PERSONAS REGISTRADAS CON ANTICIPACION, GRACIAS
CAMINEN CON NOSOTROS ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
Viernes durante Cuaresma
en la Iglesia, 7:30pm Coordinado por los Proclamadores
(Español)
MANTENIENDO LA PROMISA DE
PROTEGER
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
TERCER TIEMPO DE CUARESMA
Welcome to the Parish If you and your family are new to our neighborhood and wish to
become members of the St. Thomas More Family, we invite you to
come by the parish office to register or by visiting our web page at
www.stmhouston.org.
Nursery The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4 years.
There is no charge nor reservations needed.
Baptism Information Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): March 19, 2016
Adult Educa0on Building, St Peter Room; 8:45am-12:00pm
Marriage Preparations
Engaged couples please contact the parish office for more
information at least 6 months to a year ahead of the wedding.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? This process is known as the Rite of Chris,an Ini,a,on of Adults
(RCIA). It begins with informal ques,on and answer sessions. Inquiry
sessions are held on Sunday mornings, 9:30am-11am and Wednesday
evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more informa,on contact
Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221.
Anointing of the sick This Sacrament is offered bilingual on Saturdays after the 8:00am
Community Corner
El Rincon de la Comunidad
Bienvenidos a Nuestra Parroquia
Si usted y su familia son nuevos en el vecindario y desean ser
miembros de nuestra Familia de Santo Tomas Moro los invitamos
a registrarse en la oficina de la parroquia o visitando nuestra pági-
na web www.stmhouston.org.
Guarderia
No hay Guardería disponible para las misas de 1pm o 7pm
Información de bautismos
Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 19 de Marzo del
2016 en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm. Para mas
información, favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa.
Convalidaciones—desea usted casarse por la
iglesia
El curso dará comienzo en Marzo 15, 2016 a Abril 19, 2016 por 6
semanas los martes en el Prinster Hall de 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Favor de llamar a la oficina de CCE para información. La misa en
grupo será en Junio 4, 2016 o Diciembre 3, 2016. Para mas infor-
mación llamar al 713-729-3435
Unción de los enfermos
El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se ofrece todos los sába-
dos después de la misa de 8 am.
CONFIRMATION RETREATCONFIRMATION RETREATCONFIRMATION RETREATCONFIRMATION RETREAT: THANK
YOU ALL CATECHIST, VOLUNTEERS
AND PARENTS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
FOR MAKING THIS RETREAT A SPE-
CIAL DAY FOR OUR CANDIDATES .
Religious Education / Youth CCE FIRST EUCHARIST
IMPORTANT DATES
English First Communions will be cele-
brated at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on
Saturday, April 30.
There will be 2 First Communion Masses
in Spanish on Saturday, April 30, 2015:
10:30 a.m. for children whose last names
begin with the letters A-M; 12:30
p.m. for children whose last names begin
with the letters N-Z.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Religious Education Office at 713-729-3435.
PRIMERAS COMUNIONES – FECHAS IMPORTANTES
Las Primeras Comuniones en Español será el Sábado 30 de Abril: Habrá dos
Misas en español, una a las 10:30 a.m. para los niños cuyos apellidos empiecen con
las letras A a la M; 12:30 p.m. para los niños cuyos apellidos comiencen con las
letras N a la Z.
Las primeras Comuniones en Ingles serán en la Misa de las 5:00 pm el mismo
día. Para cualquier pregunta por favor comuníquese a la Oficina de religión al 713-
729-3435
Tuition: CCE Parents, if you have not paid the tuition for 2015-2016, please drop
by the CCE office to make a payment. If you have paid the tuition, we thank you
for your continuous support.
Cuota: Padres con hijos en el Catecismo, si no a pagado la cuota de 2015-2016,
les pedimos que pasen a la oficina para hacer su pago. Si usted ya pago la cuota, les
agradecemos por todo su apoyo.
“SPEAK LORD, FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING”
ATTENTION ALL YOUTH! YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR VOCATION TALK BY DAVID MICHAEL MOSES,
SEMINARIAN OF OUR ARCHDIOCESES, SUNDAY MARCH 6, AT 3PM, YOUTH CENTER.
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Stmhouston.org
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
HOUSTON, TEXAS FEBRUARY 28, 2016
This week around STM….This week around STM….This week around STM….This week around STM…. Sunday, February 28, 2016 1:00pm Tropp 99, Servant Hall 2:00pm Spanish Baptisms STVP, Prinster Hall 3:00pm Medical Mission, Donovan's Den 6:30pm Young Disciples —Youth Center & Gym
Monday, February 29 9:30am Bible Study-Rectory 3:00pm Scouting-Scout House 6:15pm Altar Servers, Church 7:00pm Bible Study (Mercy), Servant Hall 7:30pm Apostleship of the Cross-AE-St. Paul Rm (Sp)
Tuesday, March 1 9:45am Bridge- DDen 3:00pm Scouting– Scout House PAM-Rectory 5:30pm STVP—AE—St. Paul 6:15pm Confessions / Confesiones 7:00pm Talleres de Oración y Vida –Youth Prayer Room ESL—School KofC mtg– Prinster Hall Wednesday, March 2 10:00am Bible Study (Mercy), Servant Hall 3:00pm Scouting-Scout House 6:15pm Confessions / Confesiones 7:00pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Grp– Chapel R.C.I.A.(Spanish)-Youth Prayer Room Confirmation I & II, Youth Room & School 7:30pm KofC—Prinster Hall 7:30pm Legion of Mary– AE-St. Paul Rm.
Thursday, March 3 3:00pm Scouting– Scout House 6:00pm Bill Ledbetter(Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den 6:30pm Gab. Proj.—Rectory 7:00pm Combined Choir Practice—Church ESL—School Bible Study (Mercy), Servant Hall) KofC, Prinster Hall 7:30pm Apostleship of the Cross-AE St. Paul Rm (Eng) Word of Truth Bible Study-AE St.Peter Rm 11:00pm Precious Blood Group—Donovan’s Den
Friday, March 4 3:00pm Scouting-Scout House 5:00pm Fish Fry (KofC), Printer Hall 6:00pm Stations of Cross 6:30pm Overeaters Anonymous-AE St. Peter Rm 7:00pm Spanish Choir (7 pm)-AE St. Mary Rm 7:30pm Estaciones de la Cruz Saturday, March 5 8:00am Scouting, Rehkopf GYM 8:00am Parish School Auction/Dinner—School & Servant Hall
9:00am Adult Confirmation Retreat (Spanish), Prinster Hall 12:00pm XV(Quince Años Mass)—Church
1:00pm Boy Scouts, Donovan’s Den
Sunday, March 6 6:00am Blood Drive—Servant Hall 7:00am Sweet Sunday, Servant Hall 2:00pm English Baptism, Church 2:30pm Youth Group/Confirmation, Youth Center & Gym
STM Financial Stewardship for February, 2016
Weekend Offering for 02/14/16 .............. $25,961.42
Online Giving ………………………………………... $5,258.00
Total Offertory ........................................ $31,219.42
Weekend Budgeted Goal ........................ $35,200.00
Difference................................................. -$3,980.58 Thank you for your continued generosity!
ííGracias por su continua generosidad!!
MEET THE DEVOTED PARISH SCHOOL STAFF
Molly Bo Macfarlane is the art teacher for K-8th at St. Thomas More Parish School. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of West Florida. Ms. Macfarlane has been a teacher for 5 years. She is the third of four siblings. She recently became an aunt to twin nieces who have captured her heart. Ms. Macfarlane states, “I love and live an art life. I look for the beauty in everything. I find patterns everywhere.
I also have a deep fascination for science and microscopy.” She contin-ues, “I love teaching at STM because …the faculty, staff, and student body make me feel like part of a family.”
CONOSCA EL DEVOTO PERSONAL DE LA ESCUELA PARROQUIAL
Molly Bo Macfarlane es la maestra de arte de los grados kínder a octavo en la Escuela de Santo Tomas Moro. Ella tiene una Licenciatura de Artes de la Universidad de West Florida. La señorita Macfarlane ha sido maes-tra por 5 años. Ella es la tercera de 4 hermanos. Recientemente, ella se convirtió en tía de 2 sobrinas gemelas que han capturado su corazón. La señora Macfarlane dice, “Yo amo y vivo una vida llena de arte. Me en-canta la belleza que se encuentra en todo. Encuentro patrones en todo. También tengo una fascinación por las ciencias y la microscopía.” Tam-bién dice, “Me encanta enseñar en STM porque el personal docente, el personal administrativo y los estudiantes me hacen sentir como parte de una familia.
KIDZ CORNER / RINCON DE LOS NIÑOS
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
TERCER TIEMPO DE CUARESMA
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For STM SENIOR CITIZENS
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month—Come and join us for some
Bingo fun, Tuesday March 2nd and Thursday March 22nd in the Scout House at 9:30 am.
STreaMliners’- March 2016
Mar. 12, Sat.,Mar. 12, Sat.,Mar. 12, Sat.,Mar. 12, Sat., STreaMliners’ Meeting STreaMliners’ Meeting STreaMliners’ Meeting STreaMliners’ Meeting ––––
10:00a.m. in Prinster Hall10:00a.m. in Prinster Hall10:00a.m. in Prinster Hall10:00a.m. in Prinster Hall
Adults over 50 only!!!! $15 dues are due for 2016$15 dues are due for 2016$15 dues are due for 2016$15 dues are due for 2016
Entertainment: O’Maoileiglish School of Irish Dancers
**Don’t forget to bring can goods for the STM Pantry!!
Your toiletries for the LBJ Charity Hospital
Mar. 15, Tues., “San Antonio” Day Trip Lunch on your own
Bus leaves at 7:00am from the rear parking area in the back near Prinster Hall. For reservations call -
Jane Falk @ 713-729-2592 Mar 17, Thurs., - “Coushatta Casino” in Kinder,
LA –“Day Trip” $15 pp (includes $10 free play)
Coffee, Donuts & Hot Kolaches at 6:30am Bus leaves from the rear parking area in the back near
Prinster Hall. For reservations call – Frances Landry @
713-723-2035
CATCH OUR KPC FISH FRY CATCH OUR KPC FISH FRY CATCH OUR KPC FISH FRY CATCH OUR KPC FISH FRY
Every Friday Every Friday Every Friday Every Friday during Lent starting
at 5pm, Printer Hall
Prices: $8 for adults and $4 for children.Prices: $8 for adults and $4 for children.Prices: $8 for adults and $4 for children.Prices: $8 for adults and $4 for children.
Come Play Bridge Tuesday, March 1st Bring $1.00 and Lunch, desserts and
drinks are provided all Bridge players are welcome, 9:45 am in Donovan's Den