st. hyacinth catholic church
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“Let the Church Say Amen!”
2921 Center Street, Deer Park, Texas 77536 (281) 479-4298 www.sthyacinth.org
ST. HYACINTH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass Schedule Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 Noon Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM
Confessions Confessions: Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 pm, and after all
weekday Masses, and by appointment
Pastoral Staff
Pastor, Fr. Reginald Samuels
Deacon Deacon Charles Pitman: [email protected]
Parish Administrator Deacon John Rapacki: [email protected]
Parish Secretary Mary Jo Howell: [email protected]
Director of Liturgy & Music Pamella Pitman: [email protected]
Director of Evangelization & Catechesis Pamela Johnson: [email protected]
Office Hours
Parish Office & Faith Formation Office Monday 1 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday - Friday 9 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 4:30 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday
281-479-4298 www.Sthyacinth.org
Annulments: Fr. Reginald Samuels, Call (281) 479-4298 for an appointment Baptism and Preparation: Infant baptism preparation class currently on line. For more information call (281) 479-4298. Register on line at sthyacinth.org. Marriage Preparation: Couples should contact the priest six months prior to the anticipated date for marriage preparation. Call the parish office to set an appointment with the priest. Safe Environment (CMG Safe Haven): Volunteers are required to complete the CMG Safe Haven online
training program or if it’s been more than 5 years since Virtus training, a refresher course at CMG Safe Haven online. For information contact: John Rapacki at 281-479-4298 or [email protected].
Anointing of Sick: Call parish office (281) 479-4298
Parish Sacrament Information
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The Baptism of the Lord January 9, 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we conclude the Christmas season, please join us for a wonderful evening of
celebration with the Christmas Cantata, “The Seven Noels”, today at 3:00pm in the main Church. This Cantata will weave together The First Nowell tune with original words to create a compelling frame for the beloved Christmas Story. Please come to the concert and support the music program here at STHY.
In the Christian tradition, baptism is not only for repentance but also an entry into the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and anointed as “Priest, prophet and king” to bear the light and life of God to the lost and the brokenhearted.
The Baptism of the Lord concludes the Christmas season in the Church. Living our baptismal vows means that our lives are not guided by our own preferences but by a deeper integration of Gospel values and characteristics. The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a day in which the Church remembers Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River at the hands of John the Baptist. It’s also a time for us in this day and age to recall our own baptism and what happened to us on that day.
From baptism, the entire life of the faithful proceeds, sustained by the Eucharist. It is in baptism that our sins are forgiven. It is in baptism that the original sin that we are born into is washed away. It is in baptism that we are called members of a body, the community of the Church. It is in baptism that we are given the great mandate of Christ. It is in baptism that we are saved!
I want to thank our entire ministry team who help bring to St. Hyacinth a wonderful Christmas liturgy. Without the Sacristans, Ushers, Greeters, Altar servers, Readers, Acolytes, Musicians and Choirs; we could not have a Christmas celebration in the Church. Thank you all and your efforts are appreciated by everyone. Special thanks to Mrs. Pamella Pitman, our Director of Liturgy and Music, for leading our beautiful liturgies this Christmas season.
I want to congratulate and offer my gratitude to everyone here at St. Hyacinth who participated in the 2021 DSF campaign. We have reached our assessed commitment goal of $80,000 for DSF 2021. Cardinal DiNardo has sent his congratulations and appreciation for our efforts with completing this goal. Thank you all for your generosity in completing our goal!!
One of our goals for 2022 is to increase the number of people using our electronic formats for the dissemination of information from our parish. We have our website: Sthyacinth.org, which is updated almost daily with information about the activities that go on in the parish. There is Flocknotes, which is our information delivery service for the parish, in which we email and or text information about the activities of the parish. Go to Flocknote.com/sthyhouston and join the group “Parishioners”. We are on Facebook, go and ‘like’ our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StHyacinthchurch . Next we have our YouTube channel in which all of our Masses and special liturgies are available for view, so please go and subscribe.
God Bless, Fr. Reginald Samuels
Reading 1 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. a bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness. Responsorial Psalm Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 R\ The Lord will bless his people with peace. Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and praise, Give to the LORD the glory due his name; adore the LORD in holy attire. R\ The voice of the LORD is over the waters, the LORD, over vast waters. The voice of the LORD is mighty; the voice of the LORD is majestic. R\ The God of glory thunders, and in his temple all say, “Glory!”
The LORD is enthroned above the flood; the LORD is enthroned as king forever. R\ Reading 2 Acts 10:34-38 Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” . Gospel Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
The Baptism of the Lord January 9, 2022
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Prayers and Devotion Please pray for these members of our parish family and all our loved ones who are ill.
Johnny Aguilar Patricia Aguilar Issac Aguilera Jackie Anderson Rosemary Antu Trini Arrington Greg Belin Jill Belin Mr. & Mrs. Benavides Elton Blanchard Charles Boudreaux Bennie Bradley Dawn Brays Pam Callaway Yvonne CamunezGomez Robert Carpentier, Jr. Logan K. Chavez Marsha Christjohn Mitch Contreras Brian Cooney Mario Cortez Nora Cortez Carissa Cronan Sheila Crocker Michael Cruz Andrea Day Frank S. De Leon, Jr. John Delgado Nancy Delperdong Men Dinh Hank Donovan
Pat Dreiling Jacob Duchon Margarita Duron Juliana Elmore Margaret Escobedo Eva Escuero Charles Faldyn Alva Fossem Scott Fossem Ester Galang Juanita Garcia Rafeal Garcia Robert Garcia, Jr. Anne Garza Sandra Genoway Joe Gillen Claudio Gomez Juanita Gomez Georgia Gonzales Gilbert Gonzales Maria Gonzales Patricia Gonzales Alicia Gonzalez Nicole Gonzalez Billie Sue Gray Kathy Green James Griffen Velma Grimm Michael J. Guadagnoli Amber Gulledge
Amy Hazlett-Jones Geneva Hebert Jeff Hebert Mollie Hickey John Holland Vivian Hotcaveg Charles Housewright Joshua Howell Tony Humphries Mary Hutchins Gonzalo Idalgeo Ana Iruegas John Janatsch Ronald Johnston Donna Jones Homer Jones Jean Knapia Michael Knight, Sr. Lucy Koonce Riley Koonce Jannice Kopeck Jeanne Kopeck Belinda Pena Lara Christine Lopez Cecilia Lyssy Rita Macha Yvonne Maire Louis Martinez Olivia Martinez Dan Masera
John McCauley Dora McLendon Bea McNabb Sherry McNeil MaryAnn Melton Danielle Mendiola Beverly Miller Deanna Miller Diane Mogyorossy David Moore Miriam Moore Tracy Moore Patty W. Moreno Roberto Munoz Annie Myer Jacinto Narvaez Chuck Norris Lucille Obermueller Susan O’Keefe David Owen Joe Painter Linda Peak Jorge & Elda Pedraza Angelina Pena Rosalinda Pena Sean Petty Steven Petty Gayle Phillips Mike Pigg Ronald Piotrowski
Natalia Pizona Danuta Przybylan Rose Reho Pauline Reimers Narcie Reyes Johnny Rezendez Belinda Reyes Amber Richards Gladys Richards Leonard Riche Joyce Rios Juanita Risinger Liam Angel Romero Paula Rosas James Rose Joanna Rubio Richard Rusnak Angela Salcedo Kathy Sample Mary Sarlls Joseph Sarro Geneva Sistrunk Janet Smith Janet Smock Lynn Sorge Tommy Stacey Beth Stahl Virginia Starnes Nathaniel Su Ada Thiems
John Thomas Louis Thomas Cassidy D. Thrash Jacob Tomlin Jan Townsend Natalia Trevino Belinda Turner Sid Turner, Jr. Ariel Underwood Jackson Vandevate Elsa Vargas Chris Vega Mary Vera Starlie Verastegui Bernadine Wachel Clem Wachel Michael Walla Mary Ellen Walsh Molly Walsh Mary Louise Welsh Eugene Williams Jason Williams Easton Wilson Avery Wisdom Jackie Wituski Joyce Womack Percy Zerinque Elizabeth Zertuche Rodolfo Zertuche, Jr
COL Kevin N. Buras, US Army MAJ Joseph A. Michna, US Army MAJ Bryan Zesiger, US Army 1LT Chad R. Littlejohn, US Army SGT Tony Chila, US Army SGT Justin Perrone, US Army PV1 Alex Abrego, US Army PV1 Alazeu R. Avergonzado, US Army Lt. Col. Tony Nicolas, USMC Sgt. Jeremy Dane Sanders, USMC PFC Jack Milliorn, Jr. USMC Pvt.Bernardo Rodriguez-Tomas, USMC
Send us the name of your active duty service member to be placed on this list in the weekly bulletin. The name must be sent in by a family member. Call 281-479-4298 or email [email protected]
Please pray for the active duty service members listed below and for all our troops and their families.
CTT3 Andrew J. Oliver, US Navy Amn Steven A. McLendon, US Navy PO2 Chance Boyd, US Navy PO3 Hannah Kloesel, US Navy FR Rebecca Milliorn-Lenzo, US Navy EMN3 Justin T. Cain, US Navy E2 Ian Alvarado, US Navy MAJ Jesse Boyter, USAF Cpt. Paxton Parker, USAF 1Lt. Nicholas Riascos, USAF SMSGT Buddy Lee Russell USAF MSgt Heather Cantu USAF TSgt Abraham Pulido, USAF SrA Daniel Poncio, USAF Amado Almazan, USAF Jacob Gonzalez, USAF BM2 Joseph Perrone, USCG
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19; Mk 1:14--20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Mk 1:21--28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Mk 1:29--39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-17, 18-19; Mk 2:1--12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1; Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 2:13--17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Thursday: St. Hilary
Condolences to the families of parishioners, Charles Walter Morrison and Josephine Mayfield on their
recent passing. May they rest in peace.
MASS INTENTIONS Jan 10 - Jan 16
Monday: No Mass Tuesday: 8:00 am Randy Howell † Wednesday: 8:00 am Shelley Stokes † Thursday: 8:00 am Ronald Johnston † Friday: 8:00 am Randy Howell † Saturday 5:00 pm Angel Rodriguez Sunday: 8:00 am Andrea Loeser † 10:00 am Parish Intentions 12:00 noon C.T. & Lucille Triola †
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Prayers and Devotion
BEGINNING WITH 8 AM MASS FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE EXPOSITIION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, CONCLUDING AT 4:30 PM WITH
BENEDICTION.
Guyot Hall will be open all day, from mass time through benediction, for adorers to come in and worship and pray. The Adoration Chapel adorers will be scheduled throughout the day. If you can help, contact John Holland - 713-459-8801 or Terry Kelley - 281-827-4232
to get scheduled in hour increments. Day of Adoration will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
Next scheduled Day of Adora on is Friday, February 4. 2022
DAY OF ADORATION First Fridays of the Month
St. Hyacinth 8 am Sunday Mass Livestreamed. Sthyacinth.org
FORMED FORMED, the revolutionary digital online platform that gives STHY parishioners unprecedented access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presenta-tions and eBooks from the Church’s foremost present-ers. Our parish Password to FORMED.org is 77GVZ3. Not registered yet? Go to formed.org Click on Register Enter Parish Access Code 77GVZ3 Enter your email & create a password (needed to
log in) Enjoy access to all of the above and more!
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Prayer in the Time of the Coronavirus
Comfort us, O Lord, for we are like your disci-ples on the storm tossed seas, unsettled by what
lies ahead. We turn to You, our Healer and Guide, to still our hearts in our time of need and hear our prayer: Heal those who are sick with
the coronavirus and protect the elderly and most vulnerable. Give strength to all who tend to our health and wisdom to researchers who work to-ward a cure. Open our eyes and hearts, as you
did during Hurricane Harvey, that we may look beyond our immediate needs to care for others who need help. Through the Holy Spirit, guide our leaders to make wise decisions for the wel-fare of all the people they serve. Grant eternal
rest to those who have died from the virus. May Mary, Our Mother, who has heard our pleas in
the storms of our lives, intercede to her Son, that we may find healing and a prompt end to this
illness. Mary, Star of the Sea, pray for us.
Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, heal us.
Chapel of Perpetual Adoration Is Open!
Monday thru Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Except on the 1st Fridays of the month (usually)
where adoration will take place in Guyot Hall after 8 am Mass, closing with benediction at 4:30 pm.
To volunteer for an hour, contact John Holland - 713-459-8801 or
Terry Kelley - 281-827-4232
Parish Stewardship Stewardship of our Treasures
2021-2022 Weekly Budget $ 15,424.17 Collection Week of Dec 26, 2021 $ 6,977.88 Christmas Collection $ 6,335.00 Collection Week of Jan 2, 2022 $ 8,991.00 Mary Mother of God $ 245.00 Second Collection Parish Maintenance Fund $ 1,105.00 Faith Direct Electronic Giving (12/01 - 12/15) $ 13,335.15 visit www.faithdirect.net to securely enroll online by using our church code TX526. Diocesan Service Fund 2021 St. Hyacinth Parish Goal $ 80,000.00 Total Amount Paid $ 86,673.05 Total Number of Participants 217 Paid Over (Under Goal) $ 6,673.05 Percentage Paid 108% IGNITE Capital Campaign St. Hyacinth Parish Goal $ 759,881.00 Total Amount Pledged $ 452,239.59 Total Amount Paid $ 243,488.35 Total Number of Participants 202 Average Participant Pledge $ 2,238.81 Paid Over (Under Goal) $ (516,392.65) Pledged Over (Under Goal) $ (307,641.41) Percentage Paid 32.04% Percentage Pledged 59.51% Capital Campaign Fund Capital Campaign Pledge Goal $3,000,000.00 Total Amount Pledged $1,036,054.74 Total Amount Paid $1,039,249.99 Total Number of Participants 513 Average Participant Pledge $ 2,019.60 Thank you for your pledges to the DSF, IGNITE and the Capital Campaign funds.
www.archgh.org/about/ignite‐capital
‐campaign/donatepledge/
Easy on‐line giving to collec ons, ministries and maintenance of our
Spiritual Home.
Give through Faith Direct or Text to Give, or if you prefer, Give on‐line at h ps://sthyacinth.org/online‐giving.
May God Bless all of you
God bless each of you who have so generously responded in support of the
2021 Diocesan Services Fund. We have reached our goal of $80,000 for DSF for
the year of 2021. Thank you for your generosity!
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Items need for the Food Pantry: Soup, Saltine Crackers, Spam, Spaghetti
Sauce and Canned Vegetables. Thank you for your generosity!
At St. Hyacinth we appreciate your gifts, regardless of how they come. To enroll in Faith Direct, pick up an enrollment form in the parish office or enroll online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: TX526.
St. Vincent de Paul office Is now open by Appointment Only!
Call 281-479-4298 Ext 125 for details
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Parish Life
RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The world seems crazy right now and it can be difficult to find our way through the chaos. Now is the time our Catholic faith gives us strength and direction. Have you ever considered becoming Catholic, or do you want to better understand your faith? The RCIA team invites you join our study group. Please contact the parish Religious Education Office at 281-479-8832 for details.
The Ministry of Altar Serving is back!
Would you like to Altar Serve?
Contact the Office of
Liturgy & Music
281‐479‐4298
You’re Invited To Be a Catechist! We are in need of volunteer catechists
for Faith Formation Thank you for your interest in becoming a catechist. We want to answer all your questions as you prayerfully discern if this ministry is right for you. Contact us for more information. Call or email: Pamela Johnson, Director Faith Formation/Religious Education (281) 479-8832 or [email protected].
Sisters in Christ Please join us on Thursday evenings 7:00‐9:00 in room E for fellowship, bible study, worship, and
service to our community. All women are welcome. Next Mee ng is January 13, 2022
St. Hyacinth Men’s ACTS Retreat February 17 ‐ 20, 2022
ACTS Retreats – Re‐evangelizing Catholic Chris ans around the world. One church at a me, one person at a me.
For informa on contact: Alex Guajardo 832‐816‐2211 or Juan Moreno 281‐467‐0848 or Joe Maire 281‐788‐6284
The Christmas Cantata
Join us TODAY Sunday, January 9. 2022
3 PM
Pepper Choplin’s The Seven Noels
weaves together The First Noel tune with the original
words to create a compelling frame for the beloved
Christmas Story.
Bible Study Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom
Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom traces how the gospel
witness spread outward in waves from Jerusalem and reveals how the seed of Church structure and authority took root.
It will help you to see your place in the Church as a disciple of Christ.
The Bible Study, Acts will begin on January 11, 2022 from 9 am to 11 am in Meeting Room 2, It is a 20 week session.
Questions, contact the Faith Formation office at 281-479-8832
STHY 50 + Club
Meeting - Saturday, January 13, 2022
Hearts and Hands United
Tickets for sale January 16, 30 & February 6 after all masses
February 12, 2022; 10 am‐1pm
St. Hyacinth Guyot Hall 2921 Center St.
Deer Park, Texas 77536 Tickets $20
Guest Speaker: Fr. Jim Sicho Fashion Show by Salted Hippie
Delicious Food and drinks
Catholic Daughters of the Americas 2022 Women’s Brunch
Join Spiritual Director, Fr. Reginald Samuels, and Pilgrimage Hosts, Val & Anne Comeaux, and Carla Lewton for the pilgrimage of a life me to Germany, Switzerland, & Liechtenstein. Imagine praying at the Dachau Concentra on Camp Memorial, visi ng the cathedrals and abbeys of Bavaria and the Swiss Alps, and savoring a Rhine River Cruise with regional wine tas ng! The Oberammergau Passion Play has been performed every 10 years since 1634 in thanks for the village being spared from the Black Plague. Don’t miss this once in a life me pilgrimage! For more informa on, contact Anne Comeaux: [email protected]
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Parish Life
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Café Catholica Lite
The next Café Catholica Lite will be held in person at St. Joseph Church (1505 Kane St, Houston) on Jan. 20, from 7:00-8:45 p.m. Our speaker is Chris Donatto from Adore Ministries. His topic will be “Do You Love Your Neighbor: Living Community.” The night will include lite snacks, the talk, Q&A, and communal prayer. The talk will be available to view online as well (link available online at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica). The Café Catholica program seeks to help young adults (ages 18-39) encounter Christ and his Church. All young adults are invited to join us for Café Catholica Lite throughout the year. For more information, contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at [email protected] or 713-741-8778.
Jerome’s Hope Retreat The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer the next ‘Pierced by Sorrow, Released into Joy’ retreat on Saturday, February 5. This is a single-day retreat for parents following miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss. This retreat is part of the Jerome’s Hope ministry. To register or for more information please contact us at 713-741- 8728 or 713-440-3443 or you can email us at [email protected].
Texas Rally for Life The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer transportation to Austin, TX for the annual Texas Rally for Life event on Saturday, January 22, 2022. January 2022 marks 49 years since Roe v. Wade. Join thousands of Texans march in support for each human life! The trip cost is $40 and includes a Buc-ee’s stop to and from Austin. Reserve your spot on the bus by registering at https://cvent.me/kkXL2Z. For more details or call the Office of Pro-Life activities at 713-741-8728.
MLK Mass of Remembrance
Honoring the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther, King Jr. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, Texas 77002 with His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Main Celebrant and Rev. Houston Okonma, Homilist.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer the next Rachel’s Vineyard retreat for post-abortion healing on the weekend of February 18-20. This retreat is part of Project Rachel’s ministry. All inquiries and registrations are strictly confidential. To register or for more information, please contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713- 741-8728 or email at [email protected].
RCIA II Parent Mee ng 6:30 PM ‐ Tonight ‐ January 9, 2022