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If you have never heard Father Jude speak, you are missing such a treat! Father Jude rode his motorcycle from Galveston to our meeting and entertained us with humor and very interesting thought provoking insights. Father Jude Ezuma said that vocations starts with family and community of the faithful.

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you; I appointed you as prophet to the nations, Jeremiah, 1:5.

What is “prophet”? The one who speaks for God. “I represent that person, declared Father Jude. Do you hear an echo? It may

be God calling. God desires our happiness, more than we do. Discerning what God wants for you, that is true happiness.” Father described himself as a typical teenager, not really interested in studies, or even church. He was really interested in time with friends and playing. He went to church and he prayed, but it was mom’s mandate that the family do so. This was the foundation to hear God’s call. Then, he heard his echo. His friend, Michael, told him about seminary life, and this young man from Lagos, Nigeria, had a sudden and unexpected desire to also join the seminary. His heart was struck by God’s echo. This decision surprised all, including Father Jude and his family.

Father Jude, began his Seminary Formation in 2000 with the Josephites. He chose the name “Jude” because of his mother’s devotion to Saint Jude. In 2006, he joined the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He was ordained into the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on June 4, 2011. He has had several assignments, including secretary for Cardinal DiNardo and Parochial Vicar of the Co-Cathedral, and since 2017, has been the Pastor of Holy Family Parish, in Galveston Bolivar. There are 6 churches in Galveston and the people are served by three priests; their goal, declared Father Jude, is to help people to hear how God is calling them.

Always listen for the ECHO.

Serra Club Northeast of Houston

St. Martha, Mary & Lazarus, Friends of Jesus, St. Philip the Apostle, St. Leo the Great, St. Mary Magdalene, St. John of the Cross, St. Dominic

Volume 3, Issue 11

May2018

Board of Directors President:

Doug Reed President Elect:

Melia Reed V.P. Vocations:

Jack & Kathy Ward Jim & Jennifer Stevens

V.P. Membership: Bob & Arlane Sponaugle

V.P. Programs: Tony & Eileen Benvegnu

V.P. Communications: Mary Lou Purello

Treasurer: Charlie Garland

Secretary: Sandie Taylor

Chaplain: Msgr. Chester Borski

Trustees: 1st year: Diddy Muck 2nd year: Donna Rueby 2nd year: Sandie Taylor

Meetings: 4th Monday of the Month

Italiano’s Restaurant 217 FM 1960 Bypass

Humble, TX 6:30 Social, 7:00 Dinner

“To become a priest or a religious is not primarily our choice, it is our answer to a calling, a calling of love.” Pope Francis

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APRIL MEETING

It is Important to Nourish Our Souls with Fellowship and Friendship

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On Friday, Apr. 21, Archdiocesan priests and St. Mary’s seminarians came together for a friendly competitive basketball game. The game was held at Strake Jesuit Competition Gym, which was filled with an estimated 3,000 who watched the 30-35 participants shoot hoops. The game began with prayer and the national anthem sung by students from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic school. The priests team, the Martyrs, won the inaugural shootout 50 to 47.

NOTEWORTHY NEWS

Thanks Jack and Kathy Ward for these pictures. It is apparent this event was a winner, no matter what the score was.

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NOTEWORTHY NEWS

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HAVE YOU JOINED THE 31 CLUB? Decide on just ONE day EACH month and on YOUR SPECIAL DAY, pray the rosary and attend Mass. Send Doug your request and you will be added to the calendar. Our goal is to have prayers for vocations every day!

Doug, dougrdo@gmail.com

1M. ReedK.Ward

2P.AngelinoD. Rueby

3R & R. Williamson

4T. Benvegnu

5T, & K. Nelson

6P. & D. Miller

7J. & K.McMahon

8A.Purcell

S. & P. Taylor

9Deacon John Sarabia

10MB. Philipp

11C. Garland

12D. & P. ApplegateMcDonalds

13A. Sponaugle

14D. Garland

15B & C Mennard

16D. & F. MuckE. Benvegnu

17S. WilsonD. KiddM. Halleck

18S. Yepsen

19D. Reed

20L. Lucas

21help needed

22B & K Farmer

23K. & J. Ehlig

24J & J. Stevens

25T. & B. Gallagher

26R. Tobias

27S. Ratliff

28S. Kidd

29help needed

30B. Sponaugle

31ML. Purello

M. Castro, 1st Friday

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For more information about the Serra Club Northeast of Houston, please contact, President, Doug Reed, dougrdo@gmail.com. To update your information or to share pictures and other Serra information, please contact Newsletter Editor, Mary Lou Purello, marylou0038@icloud.com.

Let us hear from you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

May Birthdays

2 - Sr. Francesca Kearns CCVI, the Chancery

2-Jeanne McMahon 3 - Deacon John Sarabia, St. Philip the Apostle 10 - Sheila Yepsen 12 - Sr. Lourdes, Carmelite Monastery 17- Maggie Halleck 19- John Ehrman 19 - Larry Lucas 22 - Sr. Maria Elena Lopez, Martha’s Kitchen 22 - Fr. Trung Nguyen, St. Mary’s Seminary 24 - Father Carmelo Hernandez, St. Leo the Great 24 - Gary Estess 25 - Emma Rocha

May Anniversaries

May 20, 2006- Fr. Linh Nguyen, St. John of the Cross May 30, 2009, Fr. TJ Dolce, the Chancery May 25, 1970, Sr. Francesca Kearns, the Chancery May 21, 1994, Fr. Trung Nguyen, St.Mary’s Seminary

SERRA Northeast of Houston HAPPENINGS After 8:30 a.m. daily Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, displayed until 9:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Friday, April 27, Astro Game with Seminarians Saturday, May 5,Leadership Training Saturday, May 5, Together in Holiness Conference, check the website for details, https://www.archgh.org. Tues.,May 8, Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, following the 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Martha Fri.,May 11, Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Martha Saturday, May 12, Transitional Diaconate Ordination, 10:00 a.m., at the Co-Cathedral Wed. May 16, 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. John of the Cross, 2000, Loop 494, New Caney Saturday, May 26, Annual Serra Mass and Installation, at St. Mary’s Seminary, 5:00 pm Mon., May 28. MEMORIAL DAY, NO MEETING Saturday, June 2, Ordination to the Priesthood, 10:00 a.m., at the Co-Cathedral