EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston – www.archgh.org 1530 Norwalk Drive Telephone: 281-578-0707 Katy, Texas 77450 Fax: 281-578-9161; Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Friday - 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM www.epiphanycatholic.org Masses: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM Saturday: *5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, *9:45 AM, *11:30 AM, 5:30 PM *Nursery Available Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 PM; or appointment with a priest Anointing of the Sick: First Thursday of the month at 9:00 AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday after 9:00 AM Mass until 7:30 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society: 281-578-3845 March 29, 2015 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord – Readings on Page 1031 1 A Homily by Pope Francis PARISH CLERGY Rev. Tom Lam Administrator Rev. Thomas Joseph Parochial Vicar Deacon John Evanoff Pastoral Associate Deacon Don Kish PARISH STAFF Business Manager Craig Shemon Gerry Broussard, Verna Goertz, Dan Stamps, Mary Tran Religious Education LouAnn Svoboda, Director Beth Harvey, Charlotte Fulton, Maria Laiseca Youth Ministry Dave Clark, Director Joey Harvey Music Ministry Spencer Schuyler, Director Merle Vahlkamp Outreach Ministry Schottsie Hill, Director Lisa Gilkeson Facilities Manager Kirk Harris Young Kim COMMUNITY LIFE Nursery Coordinator: Anne Salazar Child’s Play: Alyce Gabrysch 281-578-9332 Bingo: Friday at 7:30 p.m. 281-578-3905 In the narrative of Christ’s Passion and Death, who am I? T his was the central question of Pope Francis’ homily during Palm Sunday Mass last year in Saint Peter’s Square, where 100,000 had gathered from around the world, bearing palms and olive branches. In his homily on the passion narrative that was read during the liturgy, the Pope said that while this week begins with a festive procession of welcome and praise of Jesus, it also recalls the mystery of the Lord’s death and resurrection of Holy Week. During this week, he said, “We would do well to ask just one question: who am I? Who am I, before my Lord? Who am I, who enters into Jerusalem in celebration? Am I able to express my joy, to praise Him? Or do I keep distant? Who am I, before Jesus Who suffers?” The Holy Father recalled the names of those appearing in the Gospel reading for the day which recounts Christ’s Passion and Death. “Is my life asleep,” he said, like that of the disciples who slept while the Lord suffered? “Am I like Judas, who pretended to love, and kissed the Master to give him over, to betray him? Am I a traitor?” Pope Francis listed the other players in the account of Christ’s Passion, calling us to ask ourselves if we are like one of these: Pilate, who washed his hands of his responsibility in condemning Jesus; the crowds who chose the criminal Barabbas over Jesus; the soldiers who struck Jesus and mocked him; the passersby who mocked Jesus as he hung on the Cross. The Pope then went on to name those in the Gospel reading who showed their fidelity to Jesus: Simon of Cyrene, who helped carry the Cross; Joseph of Arimathea, the “hidden disciple,” who offered his own newly-hewn tomb for Jesus’ Body to be laid in; the women who wept and prayed before the tomb. Am I like Mary, he said, the “Mother of Jesus, who was there, suffering silently?” Welcome Newcomers Pope Francis concluded his homily saying that this question ought to accompany us through Holy Week: “Where is my heart? To which of these people If you would like more am I most alike?” information on our Parish Community, please visit ‘Pope Francis concluded his address by calling us to turn to the Virgin Mothwww.epiphanycatholic.org. er, “because she helps us always to follow the example of Jesus with faith.” 2 Events & Meetings This Week SUNDAY, MARCH 29 9:45 & 11:30 AM, Nursery: 0-5 years: Room 214 3:30 PM, Children’s Faith Formation 3:30 PM, Jr High Faith Formation 7:00 PM, HSFF/Confirmation: PAC MONDAY, MARCH 30 9:00 AM, ESL Level 4: Room 307 9:30 AM, ESL Level 1/2: Room 310 9:30 AM, ESL 4 Conversation: 301 7:00 PM, Scout Troop 1146: Rooms 204/205/206/207/212 7:00 PM, RCIA Walk Through: Church 7:00 PM, Job Networking: Rec Room TUESDAY, MARCH 31 9:30 AM, ESL 2: Room 303 9:30 AM, Quilters: Room 411 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Adoration: Chapel 10:00 AM, Holy Hour Rosary for Respect Life: Chapel 10:00 AM, Scripture Study: Den 1:00 PM, ESL 2: Room 301 4:45 PM, Children’s Faith Formation 4;45 PM, Junior High Faith Formation 4:45 PM, HSFF/Confirmation: 312 7:00 PM, Scout Troop 1288: Rooms 301/303, Rec Room 7:00 PM, Rosary: Chapel 7:00 PM, Walking through Grief: Den 7:30 PM, Evening Prayer: Chapel WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 9:00 AM, ESL LEVEL 4: ROOM 307 9:30 AM, ESL Level 1/2: Room 310 9:30 AM, ESL Level 3: Room 308 9:30 AM, Called to be Mom: Rec Rm 10:00 AM, Bible Timeline Series: Den 4:45 PM, Children’s Faith Formation 5:30 PM, Children’s Choir Practice 6:30 PM, Children’s Faith Formation 6:30 PM, Junior High Faith Formation 6:30 PM, HSFF/Confirmation: PAC 7:00 PM, Adult Choir Practice: Church 7:45 PM, Overflow: Great Room THURS, APRIL 2 – HOLY THURSDAY PARISH OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON 9:30 AM, ESL 2: Room 303 10:00 AM, Adult Spiritual Book Study: Den 7:00 PM, Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Church FRIDAY, APRIL 3 – GOOD FRIDAY PARISH OFFICES CLOSED 3:00 PM, Good Friday Service: Church NO BINGO SAT. APRIL 4 – EASTER SATURDAY 8:30 PM, Easter Vigil Mass: Church Nursery Closed SUNDAY, APRIL 5 – EASTER SUNDAY Nursery Closed 8:00 AM, Mass: Church 8:00 AM, Mass: Family Center 9:45 AM, Mass: Church 9:45 AM, Mass: Family Center 11:30 AM, Mass: Church 11:30 AM, Mass: Family Center Notice: The nursery will be closed Easter weekend. Parish Offices will close at Noon on Holy Thursday, April 2. The offices will re-open Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 a. m. Baptisms Please contact parish office for preparation classes. Baptism Session for Parents 2nd Saturday of February, May, August, November 10:00 AM – Noon To register call LouAnn Svoboda (281-578-8271) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) For information call LouAnn Svoboda (281-578-8271) Sacrament of Marriage Must be a registered, active member of the parish at least six months. Contact parish office eight months before wedding to begin preparation. Finance Council Chair Denny Dellinger Knights of Columbus Steve Zoeller, Grand Knight www.kccouncil9759.com St. Vincent de Paul Society Cynthia Viator Ladies Club Ann Hoar Forever Young Barbara Hajjar, Clare Snow Bulletin Deadline The deadline for article submission is Thursday at noon (ten days before publication). Your article can be sent to gerry@epiphanycatholic.org. Check our website for Liturgical, Youth Usher & Faith Formation Schedules. epiphany@epiphanycatholic.org 3 Liturgy & Prayer LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES Saturday, March 28 5:30 PM Sunday, March 29 8:00 AM 9:45 AM 11:30 AM 5:30 PM Monday, March 30 9:00 AM Tuesday, March 31 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 1 9:00 AM Thursday, April 2 7:00 PM Friday, April 3 3:00 PM Saturday, April 4 8:30 PM Sunday, April 5 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:45 AM 9:45 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM Vigil-Palm Sunday †Arthur Tuttle Palm Sunday †Lois Farmer For the People †Alton Schultz III †Rhonda Hyacinth Monday of Holy Week †Lorraine Huber Tuesday of Holy Week †Fred Schmidt Wednesday of Holy Week †Lois Farmer Mass of the Lord’s Supper Robert Miller, Jr. Friday of the Passion of the Lord Good Friday Service Easter Vigil †Suong Lam Resurrection of the Lord †Carl Larger-Church Jacqueline & Dinh Ngo For the People-Church †John Gott †Leonardo Tavera-Church †Rudolfo Prieto-Family Center READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will not be celebrated on the first Thursday of April due to the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on that day. Anointing of the Sick and Elderly will be moved to the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Thursday, April 9. The Sacrament of Anointing is for the strengthening of those who are ill, or who are aging. We celebrate the sacrament best in the community setting so that we can support you with prayer. PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers this week as we wish them a return to good health: Christine Bencivengo, Eva Lazarich, Jason Sides, Ronni Mensik, Mary Reuter, Andrew Bencivengo, Janet Cuccia, Elizabeth Robles, Charles Massey, Robert Roberson, Ray McGiff, Dominic Tizioukdal, Patricia Givens, Kathy Del Toro, Jackie Alfonso, Vicki Druehl, Valerie Sanders. To make a request for someone to be on our prayer list, please call the parish office at 281578-0707. Your loved one’s name will appear on our prayer list for six consecutive Sundays. If a longer period of time is needed, please call the parish office to renew your request. Please pray for our military men and women. 4 HOLY WEEK Sunday, March 29 — Palm Sunday Regular Mass Schedule April 2 — Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper Night Watch until 11:30 p.m. April 3 — Good Friday 3:00 p.m. — Good Friday Service Saturday, April 4 — Easter Vigil No reconciliation at 4:00 p.m. NO 5:30 p.m. Mass 8:30 p.m. — Easter Vigil (Mass begins outside the Church) Sunday, April 5 — Easter Sunday Masses in the Church 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Masses in the Family Center 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. NO 5:30 p.m. Mass 5 News in the Parish Our Stewardship We welcome into our community: Guillermo & Evangelina Bohorquez, Gary & Pamela Foyt, Susan Hendrix, Manuel & Melissa Larios, Michael & Melanie Norton, Dan & Madeline Oglesby. KC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS The annual Epiphany Knights of Columbus Scholarship process is starting. Applications are now available at the front desk of the church office. Word copies of the application are available by e-mailing Vince DeBonis at vdebonis@comcast.net. The KC’s will honor 8 or more college-bound students at the Senior High Graduation Mass with $500 to $1000 scholarships. Applications are due no later than April 24th in the church office. Interviews will be conducted Friday and Saturday, May 8th and 9th. Please take advantage of this excellent opportunity to be recognized for your gifts to the parish and surrounding community. Reader Stewardship – March 21/22 To be announced due to earlier bulletin deadline Registered Households 6,740 “Pilate again said to them, ’Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’ And they cried out again, ’Crucify him.’” – Mark 15:12-13 Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” Every day we are presented opportunities to help someone. Every day we have the opportunity to see the face of Jesus in others and be the face of Jesus to others. Pray for the courage to stand up for those in need of our help. Training—Are you interested in becoming a Reader of the Word for our parish? We will be having a training session for all interested persons on Saturday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the church. This training will last approximately two hours and will include practice time at the ambo with the microphone. In order to be trained as a Reader of the Word you need to meet specific requirements for this ministry. You must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, be an active, registered member of the parish, and if you are married, your marriage must be valid in the eyes of the Catholic Church. You must pre-register for this training. Please email Damian DuBos at ddubos@virtualcon.com. Support Our Advertisers Thank you to our advertisers for making our bulletins possible. We encourage you to patronize these businesses. Please tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin. This new fund is established for donations to add to the beauty of our worship space. With your contribution or memorial gift, we hope to add Stations of the Cross and statues for our Church. At any time during the year, you are welcome to send in a donation or place your gift in an envelope in the collection during Mass with the designation, “Sanctuary Beautification Fund.” Thanking you in anticipation of your generous response. 6 Join us on a parish pilgrimage to Rome, Italy on Oct. 25-Nov. 5, 2015. Travel to Venice, Florence, Assisi and the Eternal City of Rome to experience the rich culture and deep spirituality of the Church. Only 50 places available for parishioners of Epiphany. If interested, please contact Craig Shemon at craig@epiphanycatholic.org Vocations Corner PRAYER FOR PRIESTS TO ST. JOSEPH O illustrious patriarch, St. Joseph, who carried the Infant Jesus in thy blessed arms and who, During the space of 30 years, lived in the most intimate familiarity with him, take under thy powerful protection those whom he has charged to continue his mission, to preach his Gospel, and to dispense everywhere his graces and blessings. Sustain them in their fatigues and labors; console them in their pains; fortify them in their combats; but above all, keep far from them all evils of sin. Obtain for them the humility of St. John the Baptist, the faith of St. Peter, the zeal and charity of St. Paul, the purity of St. John, and the spirit of prayer and recollection of which though, my dear saint, art the model, so that, after having been on earth, the faithful dispensers of the Mysteries of thy foster Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, they may in heaven receive the recompense promised to pastors according to the Heart of God. Amen. From Catholic Digest March 2015 eGiving with Faith Direct You might want to consider making your generous weekly contributions to the parish through Faith Direct, the electronic giving program here at Epiphany of the Lord. Even if you are traveling on business or on vacation, you can make all of your contributions through Faith Direct by way of automatic payment from your checking account or credit card, just as you may do now with your mortgage, household bills, and other monthly payments. It is a great way to simplify your giving, and it is the most costeffective, environmentally-friendly way for the parish to receive your gifts. Faith Direct is the leading eGiving program for Catholic churches in the Archdiocese as well as in dioceses across the country. You can visit their website at www.faithdirect.net to learn more about how to enroll securely online. Please note, our parish code is TX613. Faith Direct also offers your family personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes to be placed in the collection basket on Sundays. I would like to take this opportunity as well to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions throughout the year. It is wonderful to be a part of a faith community that so graciously supports the parish and the important ministries that the Church provides. I hope that you find that this new program makes it more convenient for you to continue to offer your gifts to Epiphany of the Lord. Expressing the assurances of my prayerful remembrance of you and your family and my best wishes in the Lord, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Tom Lam 7 Outreach Ministry 281-578-0707 Outreach Events in March: Standing Meetings: Mon.—Epiphany Job Networking at 7 p.m. in the PAC; Tues.— Adoration all day, Respect Life Rosary at 10 a.m. 31st: Walking Through Grief @7 p.m. April 3rd: Good Friday 5th: Easter Sunday 7th: Walking Through Grief @ 7 p.m. 8th: Clinic Care Kits workshop @ 9:30 a.m. 11th/12th: Food Drive See www.epiphanycatholic.org for details. Remember Due to Easter falling on the first weekend of April, all first of the month events have moved to the following week. Clinic Care Kits benefitting those in need Come join us in the Outreach Center on April 8th to help assemble the Clinic Care Kits, we start at 9:45 am after morning mass. DID YOU KNOW . . . Epiphany of the Lord has a Card Ministry This ministry sends cards and notes of encouragement, congratulations, or get -well wishes to parishioners, as well as their families and friends, to let them know someone is thinking about them. Members of this ministry can work from home, in the evening, or whenever they have a few spare moments. Requests to have a card sent to someone are made through the outreach office, 832-772-0306. Forms can also be downloaded from the Web Site and dropped off at Outreach. JOIN OUTREACH EMAIL ROSTER If you would like to begin receiving email updates on projects, ministries, service work, etc, please email schottsie@epiphanycatholic.org and you will be added to the roster. Thank you so much for your continued support to those in need! BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Grieving the loss of a loved one through death takes time. It is not uncommon for the period of grief to last two to five years. Many different levels of loss can be experienced during this time. The support of others who have had similar experience can help us be more patient and understanding with ourselves as we go through our time of grief. Please join us for our next monthly gathering on Monday, April 13th at 7pm in the Room 303 of the PAC. Or every Tuesday in the Den of the Parish Activity Center for Walking Through Grief. For more information contact Lisa at 832-772-0306. Parishioners, are you going in for surgery or having a baby or for other reasons need a Meal or two for your family? Please let us know in Epiphany Outreach and we will see what we can do to make life a little easier. Call Lisa at 832-772-0306. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PERSONAL WAY TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE WITH OTHERS? Pope Benedict wrote in his first Encyclical that he wished to speak of the love which God lavishes upon us and which we in turn must share with others. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul members visit with individuals who are in urgent need of assistance. If you would like to be part of this personal ministry or to learn more about us, please call our office at 281 578-3845. 8 Adult Faith Formation – 281-578-8271 A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Discover the Riches of the Mass in this five-part DVD series featuring Dr. Edward Sri Come to know and understand the Mass like never before. Discover the rich meanings behind what we say and do during the Liturgy. You will hear and see the words and gestures of the Mass in a new light, leading you to a more meaningful and fruitful worship experience. Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. April 20, 27, May 4, 11, and 18 Adult Confirmation Preparation Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults will begin with an on-site day retreat on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by six Thursday evening classes from 7—9 p.m. beginning April 16 through May 21. Participants must be at least 18 years old and not presently in high school. An initial interview is necessary. Contact louann@epiphanycatholic.org or call 281-5788271, ext. 283. Epiphany Room, Parish Activity Center Cost is $18.00/person and includes: 36 page workbook 165 page textbook Deadline for ordering materials is Wednesday, April 8 Contact: louann@epiphanycatholic.org 281-578-8271 Registration form available at: http://www.epiphanycatholic.org/a-biblicalwalk-through-the-mass Called To Be Mom: Join us from 9:30— Noon on Wednesday, April 1, in the Parish Activity Center. We will continue our book study. Contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com for more information. Tuesday Morning Scripture Study: From 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, upstairs in the PAC. Contact louann@epiphanycatholic.org for more information. VIRTUS REFRESHER PRAY FOR all adults and young people who are preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church, in particular those who participate in Epiphany’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and RCIA adapted for children processes. Their photos and/or names are located outside the sacristy. Keeping the Promise Alive (VIRTUS Refresher) will be held on Thursday, April 16 from 7:00—8:30 p.m. in the PAC. A valid ID must be presented at check-in. No late admittance. No Walk-ins! Preregistration is required at http:// www.virtus.org Contact louann@epiphanycatholic.org for username, password and registration instructions or call 281-578 -8271. KPA is required for all volunteers who attended the original VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children in 2010 or before. 9 Children’s Faith Formation Epiphany Youth Ministry Operation Rice Bowl. Return your rice bowl to faith formation class next week! Thank you for your generosity in mind, body and spirit! Calling all Parishioners! End of the Year PicnicTHE EPIPHANIC! Sunday, May 3 after the 11:30 AM Mass until 3 PM on Epiphany’s softball field. Get involved! Email Beth Harvey at bharvey@epiphanycatholic.org or call her at 281-578-8271. She is waiting to get you and your family involved! Lots of booths to take charge! Donations being excepted in the Faith Formation office---small trinkets, toys, prizes of all sorts, face paint, etc. We want to see you and your family here! Questions call or email. Bharvey@epiphanycatholic.org. V B S The dates for Vacation Bible School (VBS)---June 22-26, 2015. Calling all station leaders! If you have led or would like to lead a station for Vacation Bible School Contact Stephanie Brierty (Stephanie.Brierty@gmail.com) to get this year’s program moving forward. Our Theme: Everest, Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power. Registration begins at the Epiphanic, Sunday, May 3, 2015. Job Opening for a Maintenance Person. It is a full time positon with benefits. Light plumbing, electrical, and heating and air experience would be preferred. Previous experience required. Please send resume and references to Craig Shemon at craig@epiphanycatholic.org. 10 INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS 515137: Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community 1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy, TX 77450 PHONE 281-578-0707 CONTACT PERSON Gerry Broussard #1 email: gerry@epiphanycatholic.org #2 email: mary@epiphanycatholic.org SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher®2003 Adobe Acrobat 6.0® Professional Windows XP Professional® Service Pack Three PRINTER HP LJ 300-400 Color M351-M451 PCL6 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 5, 2015 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday, 12 PM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 11
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