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HOLY ROSARY
PARISH
The Dominican Friars
serving the Archdiocese
of Galveston -Houston
3617 Milam St. G Houston, Texas
77002 H www.
holyrosaryparish.org
WEEKLY
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Pastoral Message
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
March 22, 2015
Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend a few days in New York City
with my friend fr. François Pouliot, O.P. Many of you will remember fr. François spent about three years living with us at Holy Rosary while working in
the Ethics Department at MD Anderson (2009-2013). It was during that time
that we shared our love for opera and went to several performances in town.
So, last October, fr. François planned this trip. Our main goal was to see
superstar Peruvian tenor, Juan Diego Flórez, performing the role of Uberto/
King James in Rossini’s La Donna del Lago at the Met. Well, this past Saturday, March 11, our dream came through at the 1 p.m. matinée. Many ovations
for different arias during the performance and a standing one at the end were
proof that we were in the right place at the right time. Since his return to
Quebec City, with both of us in full time ministry, we simply needed to plan
ahead in order to enjoy a couple of days together. He planned well and was
perfect company for this trip.
While there, we stayed at St. Vincent Ferrer Priory at 65th and Lexington
and enjoyed the hospitality of our New York Dominican brothers. The Church
is magnificent and I recommend you pay a visit the next time you’re in the
Big Apple. As I concelebrated the Eucharist on Sunday, seeing the church
from the presider’s angle was also stunning. The pastor, fr. Walter Wagner,
O.P., is doing a great job of preserving this jewel of a building and, more
importantly, maintaining this sacred space for the Upper East Side. Many
people simply enter it for a few minutes to feel closer to God as they walk
by; I know it makes all the difference.
As we continue this Lent, we give God thanks for the friends that he has
given us as we walk our Christian journey. May the Lord continue to bless
us with energy to keep in touch with friends and give us the gift of new
relationships.
In Christ,
—fr. Juan
Reminders for the week
Join us today after the 11 a.m. Mass at the St. George Playground for a family
picnic and barbecue.
MASSES
SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)
SUNDAY
STAFF
DI a.m.,
R ECTORY
English:
8:00, 11:00
12:30, 5:00 p.m.
Vietnamese: 3:15 and 6:30 p.m.
Latin: 9:30 a.m.
STAFF DI R ECTORY
WEEKDAYS
12:05 p.m. Mon.– Sat., 5:15 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
STATIONS of the CROSS
11:15 a.m. Wed., 5:45 p.m. Fri. (after Mass)
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
CONFESSION
SATURDAY 11:30 a.m.– noon, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
WEEKDAYS 11:30 a.m.– noon
SCHEDULE
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and 4:40–5:10
p.m. Mon.–Fri.
ROSARY
4:50 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 4:35 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
STAFF DI RADORATION
ECTORY
EUCHARISTIC
Fridays, 12:45–5:00 p.m. (5:05 Benediction)
STAFF DI R ECTORY
Telephone 713-529-4854, enter an extension:
Br. Ian G. Bordenave, O.P. (Pastor) 101
iborde@hotmail.com
Fr.LITURGICAL
Juan M. Torres, O.P. CALENDAR
(Parochial Vicar) 103
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Fr. Isidore V. Vicente, O.P. (Parochial Vicar) 104
Fr. Anthony Hung Tran, O.P. (Chaplain)
Ava Voissem (Parish Secretary) 101
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Geoff Green (Business Administrator) 109
businessadmin@holyrosaryparish . org
Valerie Chase (Special Projects) 102
Juan Maldonado (Bookkeeper) 108
Laura Chase (Wedding Coordinator) 110
David Paxton (Music Director) 105
Anointing of the sick (visitations) 101
Remember today is the closing celebration of 145 years for Annunciation
Catholic Church! Cardinal DiNardo will be celebrating the 11 a.m. Mass.
At 7 p.m. this evening, the chant group, Sola Stella, will be present to assist in
Solemn Vespers. All are welcome and urged to participate.
Religious Education Center (3535 Louisiana)
Janet Hafernik, C.R.E., 713-526-4389
Michelle Scenna (Religious Education Secretary)
St. Thomas More Secular Franciscan Fraternity invites you to attend our meeting today from 2 to 4 p.m. We meet the 4th Sunday of each month in the Religious Education Center. For more info, call Kathy Wohnoutka at 281-578-3211
or at wohnoutka-k-g@sbcglobal.net!
Priory (Friars in residence, 713-526-6322)
Fr. Martin Iott, O.P. (Prior); Fr. Bryan Fontenot, O.P.;
Fr. Richard Patrick, O.P.; Fr. Richard Williams, O.P.
re c s e c re t a r y @ h o l y ro s a r y p a r i s h . o rg
Assistance for those in need
St.Vincent de Paul Society, 713-529-2156
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
DECEMBER
21–27,2015
2014
MARCH 22–28,
Sun. Jeremiah 31:31–34
Hebrews 5:7–9
John 12:20–33
We pray especially for those
named at this week’s Masses:
8:00 † Sr. Mark Edward Holm
9:30 For the people of the parish
11:00 † Cristina Rostata
12:30 † Madelyn Lombardo
5:00 † Fr. T. J. Martinez
Mon. St. Turibius of Mogrovejo,
bishop
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Jn 8:1-11
12:05 Carmen Reynolds
5:15 Henry Groff
Tue. Lenten Weekday
Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30
12:05 Paul Tran
5:15 Alicia Chavez
Wed. The Annunication
of the Lord
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
12:05 Christian Groff
5:15 † Lisa Joanne Stewart
Thu. Lenten Weekday
Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59
12:05 Gerry Traylor
5:15 All family members of
Lena and John Alexander
Fri. Lenten Weekday
Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42
12:05 † Enrique Perugache
5:15 † Cheryl Ann Jefferson
Sat. Lenten Weekday
Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56
12:05 Fr. Isidore Vicente, O.P.
5:00 Sunday Vigil
† Marie and Leo Moreau
Parents: The Cry Room will
reopen later this month with
updated video and sound.
Reflection on the Sunday Scriptures
“My hour has come” are words from Jesus in the Gospel for this Sunday
(John 11: 1 and ff). Well, you could say that yourself also. “It is time,” we
say. Or “The time has come.” We all have had and will have experiences of
that kind referring to THAT HOUR or THAT TIME. It could be as simple as
keeping an appointment or as big as making lifetime decisions: getting married, passing the Bar, conceiving a child, giving birth to your baby, interviewing
for a job, passing a test, keeping your faith alive, again and again....Many, many
experiences connected with OUR special TIMES.
The above experiences are about life or decisions or struggles. There
are other decisions and struggles that involve DEATH. Yes, how to prepare
oneself to die, how to actively die. I am not able to do a lot with the celebration of Sunday Masses, or Weddings, or Baptisms. But surely I can go to
hospitals and visit the sick and sometimes they call: Father Vicente: Come
today: My wife or my mother may not make it through the night. I have
had three wonderful experiences of being with the family as the loved one
is actively dying. It is a sacred time. One is in awe of the moment, surrounded by the family and proceeding with the rich Prayers and Blessings of the
Church for that time, the absolution of Sins, the Anointing of the Sick, and
the final Commendation of the soul.
I did that last week with Rosita, a faithful member of Holy Rosary for
years (and I could speak of others recently who died: Vera, Joe). Rosita’s
husband says to me: I think it is her TIME to go Home. Can you come to the
hospital? Sure, I said and went to the hospital. The husband was there, the
sons, the daughter-in-law, Rosita’s two grandchildren, all at prayer, in faith
and in trust in this God who embraces us at the end when Doctors or Family cannot do anything else. It is TIME. It was HER TIME. The grandchildren, (nine and seven) are helping me carry the oils and holding the Book
of Prayers. As Rosita received The Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Communion she knew this was Grace for the final journey. She was serene,
faithful to the end, trusting in the Mercy of God and His Son Jesus, believing, answering all the prayers as an affirmation of her Faith. What beauty,
what a sacred time, which allows us to be joyful in the midst of the tears
and sadness of the parting. Rosita lasted three more days. And then HER
TIME became GOD’S TIME and she was embraced by Jesus who assured
us: “Do not be afraid. I will come back and take you with me, so that wherever I
am you also may be” (John 14). At the end we all extended our hands over
her, the grandchildren too and blessed her. At the naming of the Litany of
the Saints the grandchildren added her namesake Saint: St. Rose, one of
them said, and all of us answered: Pray for her.
Don’t tell me that you do not want a death like that. I would. But it is
not improvised: HER HOUR HAD COME, like the Hour of Jesus. She prepared for THAT HOUR by a life of fidelity to God and the Church. Then it
was easy, and celebratory, and wonderful. There were tears at the parting.
But immense peace and joy in Rosita and her husband, the children, the
grandchildren. Indeed, a Sacred Time.
How is your TIME? How is your Hour? The HOUR Jesus spoke about
lasted three days: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until Sunday early morning. We are called to be Easter people, but we must die HOURLY, DAILY,
to sin and self and live in Him. Jesus welcomes\d HIS HOUR as we read
this Sunday in order to be glorified. We can welcome God’s Hour in us a
million times, like it would be the first hour, the only hour, and the last hour.
Then surely we can be ready for the FINAL HOUR, like Rosita, and Joe,
and Vera.
May Jesus embrace us at OUR PERSONAL HOUR at the end. Peace.
—Fr. Vicente
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Stewardship Series
Dear Parishioners,
In the coming weeks, Holy Rosary
will be preparing its operating budget for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015. Once
a budget has been proposed, it is reviewed
by the parish finance council, who has the
opportunity to suggest any changes they
feel are necessary to the pastor. Once the
pastor has made any changes he feels are
necessary and has approved the budget, it
will be shared with all parishioners in the
bulletin.
During the past four weeks, the parish
has run a copy of its recently adopted pastoral
plan, as well as an annual financial report in
the bulletin in place of the Stewardship Series.
Thank you for taking your time to read and
understand the annual report. It is our utmost
goal and priority to be good stewards of the
gifts you have entrusted to the parish and to
be completely transparent with you as to how
those funds are used.
Questions are always welcome and may be
sent to:
businessadmin@holyrosaryparish.org.
Blessings,
Geoff Green
Business Administrator
A Reflection on Stewardship
As Easter draws near, my thoughts
gravitate more and more to the life of St. Peter.
Peter was the first to recognize Jesus as the
Christ, yet his doubts and flaws were as real
as any of ours. The events around Christ’s
crucifixion demonstrate just how human Peter
was. It was Peter who could not keep watch
with Jesus for one hour at the Mount of Olives
St. Hyacinth of Poland
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the night He was betrayed, who smote Malchus with his sword that same night, and who thrice denied
knowing Jesus at all. Jesus knew all of Peter’s flaws. In spite of them or maybe because of them, Peter was
chosen to lead our faith in its critical infancy.
Maybe our own stories aren’t quite so different. God has entrusted something to each of us, just as
He entrusted the Church to Peter. He did so knowing our flaws or perhaps even because of our flaws. He
continues to do so, even in the times we fail Him. Do we trust God in return? Of course most of us would
say yes, but do we REALLY mean it?
I remember a story about a parish in an area stricken by drought. Every Sunday, the parish
would pray for rain. One day, after the prayer had been said, the pastor asked his flock, “Do you trust
that our prayer will be answered?” The whole congregation emphatically said “Yes!” The pastor asked
again “Do you TRULY trust that our prayer will be answered?” The congregation responded with an
even more emphatic “Yes!!!” The pastor’s response? “Well then where are your umbrellas?”
Just like this pastor’s congregation, we all have times when what we say and what we do don’t quite
reconcile with each other. It shows that at times, our trust in God falters, and at times, just like Peter, we
deny Him. It’s challenging to think about. In what ways do my words and actions fail to reconcile? How do
I deny God?
Stewardship – the way we use God’s gifts – is a reflection of our gratitude, love, and trust in God.
Being good stewards of our time, talent, and treasure is a way to help make sure our actions match our
words. Do I spend enough of the time I am given in prayer and worship? Do I take the time to examine
my conscience and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Do I use my talents to help others? Do I make
a meaningful offering of the treasure I have been entrusted with?
Easter quickly approaches, and with it comes the joy of our risen Lord. May we all proclaim our
gratitude for Christ’s suffering and our trust in His promise, and may God grant us grace that our actions
match our words.
Stewardship Prayer
Almighty and ever-faithful Lord,
gratefully acknowledging Your mercy
and humbly admitting our need,
we pledge our trust in You and each other.
Filled with desire,
we respond to Your call for discipleship
by shaping our lives in imitation of Christ.
We profess that the call requires us
to be stewards of Your gifts.
As stewards, we receive Your gifts gratefully,
cherish and tend them in a responsible manner,
share them in practice and love with others,
and return them with increase to the Lord.
We pledge to our ongoing formation as stewards
and our responsibility to call others to that same endeavor.
Almighty and ever-faithful God,
it is our fervent hope and prayer
that You who have begun this good work in us
will bring it to fulfillment in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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SEVEN ALTARS DEVOTION
A Pilgrimage
for
Holy Thursday
Visiting seven Altars of Repose is a devotion
that dates back to St. Philip Neri (1515-1595)
who spread this devotion in Rome. St. Philip
Neri, known as the Apostle of Joy, liked to
take his friends on pilgrimages to the churches
in Rome. He began a tradition of walking to
the seven Roman Basilicas on the evening of
Holy Thursday, visiting the altars of repose
where the Eucharist is reserved.
You are invited to join parishioners of Holy
Rosary, as well as many other Catholics
around Houston, as we visit seven Altars of
Repose, reflecting on seven scripture passages
describing Christ’s movement on this night,
between the Last Supper and His crucifixion
on Good Friday.
We will be stopping midway through to have
some pizza at Holy Rosary and will close
at midnight with Fr. Ian as he recesses the
Blessed Sacrament. We would like to provide
transportation via bus for our pilgrimage if
we can find donors to help offset the cost to
participate.
For more information contact Janet Hafernik at:
jhafernik@holyrosaryparish.org.
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
2015
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Saturday, March 28 Mass
5:00 p.m. Vigil
Sunday, March 29
Masses
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m. (Latin)
11:00 a.m.
12:30 a.m. (with Procession)
3:15 p.m. (Vietnamese)
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. (Vietnamese)
MONDAY and TUESDAY
March 30 and 31
Confessions
11:30 a.m. to Noon, 4:40 to 5:10 p.m.
Masses
12:05 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
April 1
Stations of the Cross 11:15 a.m.
Confessions
Masses
11:30 a.m. to Noon, 4:40 to 5:10 p.m.
12:05 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
HOLY THURSDAY
April 2
No Confessions
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (Vietnamese)
9:00 p.m. to Midnight
GOOD FRIDAY
April 3
Stations of the Cross 12:00 p.m.
Confessions
Friday of the Passion 3:00 p.m.
of the Lord
7:00 p.m. (Vietnamese)
HOLY SATURDAY
April 4
Confessions
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Easter Vigil
in the Holy Night
8:30 p.m. (English and Vietnamese)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
April 5
Masses
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m. (Latin)
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m. (Vietnamese)
No 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Masses
Holy Rosary Parish Office will be closed from noon on Holy Thursday, April, through Easter Monday, April 6.
May you have a blessed Holy Week!
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Religious Education News
Easter Egg Hunt: This is the 15th annual event at Holy Rosary sponsored
by the Knights of Columbus and the
Correa family. Join the community of
Holy Rosary after the 11 a.m. Mass on
Easter Sunday at the St. George Playground. Bring your own basket but just
in case we will have extras.
Join us at the first “Together in Holiness”
marriage conference, presented by the
John Paul II Foundation for Life and
Family and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. This one-day event includes Mass, Eucharistic Adoration,
Reconciliation, and presentations to
help your marriage and family grow
together in holiness. It will take place
on Sat., May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 11720 Joan
of Arc Dr., Houston 77024. For info,
visit www.TogetherInHoliness.org
It’s not too late!
Tuesdays in Lent at 6:30 a.m.: Holy
Cross Chapel and Catholic Resources
is hosting a men’s breakfast and study
forum on “The Last Words of Jesus from
the Cross” presented by Fr. Jerry Jung.
For more info contact Patrick McCarthy at pjmccarthy@spero-llc.com.
Wednesdays in Lent at 11:45 a.m.:
Holy Cross Chapel and Catholic Resources is hosting a women’s lunch
and study forum on “Perspectives of
Pope Francis” presented by Arland
Nichols and Chris Savitsch. For more
info contact Patrick McCarthy at pjmccarthy@spero-llc.com.
“Women have much to tell us... Women
are capable of seeing things in a different
angle. Women can pose questions that we
men cannot understand.” —Pope Francis
Please go to the web site, or contact
Janet Hafernik at 713-526-4389 or
jhafernik@holyrosaryparish.org.
40 Days for Life: Christians are invited to take part in the national 40 Days
for Life effort which ends on March 29.
Please sign up to pray outside of the
Planned Parenthood abortion facility,
4600 Gulf Freeway on Thurs., March
26 in the vestibule of the church. For
more info, please contact Cindy Hotze
at 281-630-5918 or cahotze@att.net.
When people are present in prayer,
through the Grace of God,
hearts are changed and lives are saved.
Ongoing Ministry
Holy Thursday
Lent is not over yet! There is still time
to fast and give the money saved to
the SVdP Society or the Poor Box in
the back of the church. The kiosks in
the vestibule of the church have inspiring books, CDs, and other information.
Adopt-a-Family is an active ministry
as there are needs throughout the year.
Maria Correa and the Youth Group are
looking for donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, gently used
clothing, paper products, and those
generous with their time to help deliver these items to continue the ministry.
Please contact Maria Correa at 713-7245262 or at mcorrea@mlrcentral.com to
learn more. Prayers are welcome. The
optimist says: the cup is half full, the pessimist says: the cup is half empty. The child
of God says: My cup runneth over.
For information or to help organize
the seven altars pilgrimage, please contact Janet Hafernik.
The Way of the Cross
On Friday, April 3, a traditional Good
Friday procession will begin at 10:15
a.m. in the chapel of St. Basil at the
University of St. Thomas. The procession will stop at several churches including Holy Rosary and will end at
the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
For more info, call 713-203-1566.
Last Chance!
Fish Fry: K of C is having the last
fish fry of Lent on March 27. We
will be serving fried catfish and
baked tilapia from 5 to 7 p.m. Join
us on the second floor of the parish hall after Mass or the Stations of
the Cross. If you want to help, contact Don Payne at 713-254-4396 or at
donpayne77@gmail.com.
Young Professionals
The Houston chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) will gather
Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at Strake
Jesuit College Preparatory for its Executive Speaker Series. The event is
free and open to young professionals
in their 20s and 30s. The speaker will
be Mr. Bo Bothe, president and CEO of
BrandExtract.
Around the World
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
will take place on April 26. Catholics
throughout the world are asked to be in
prayer for vocations to the priesthood
and consecrated life. Resources can be
found at www.houstonvocations.com/
world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations.
Museum Pilgrimage
The J. Paul Getty Museum and the
Museo Nacional del Prado, in association with the Museum of Fine Arts
Houston, are presenting “Spectacular
Rubens” through May 10. Some of the
items on view are four of the original
silk and wool tapestries; several paintings by Rubens related to the Eucharist series; and a series of preparatory
sketches for three of the four tapestries. Use promo code ARCHGH for
$2 off individual tickets at mfah.org/
admission, 713-639-7300, or at the museum. Contact groupsales@mfah.org or
713-639-7878.
REQUIESCAT IN PACE: Alicia Woodruff, 80, a longtime parishioner and volunteer, died on March 1, 2015.
Please pray for her eternal rest and the consolation of her family and friends.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Kevin G. Gardner II, Gloria Guerrero, Kevin Gardner Sr., Bob Reeder, William Beaver,
Alex Jimenez, Wayne Andrews, Frank Mustachia, Mary Jo Spurr, James Nowlin, K. M. Chacko, Richard Galvan, Judy Sanchez,
Angel Davis, Dr. Hubert Ried, Jean Ried, Margaret Gilliard, Bob Rogers, Richard Trujillo, and Norma McLellan Pribyl
COLLECTIONS for March 15: This fiscal year, the weekly parish offertory goal is $24,000. Last week’s
total giving was $24,386.34. For the fiscal year, we are $42,500.56 below our goal.
The parish’s 2015 Diocesan Services Fund goal is $130,000. As of this week, we have received $65,719.72 in pledges
towards that goal, and $51,065.40 has been paid.
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Reinforcing Family Unity
Holy Rosary’s St. Valentine’s Marriage Guild invites
married couples of all ages to the following events:
April 18, Saturday, after the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass: Join
us in the parish hall for a talk titled “Partners on a Journey—Marriage as a Vocation” to further strengthen the
christian family.
May 2, Saturday: “Togetherness in Holiness” see article
on page 7 for more information.
June 27, Saturday: Parish family Picnic Event is still
in the planning stages. Ideas, help, suggestions are all
welcome. Come be a part of the community of Holy
Rosary!
July 25, Saturday: Family Vacation Bible School at Holy
Rosary. It’s a family treat and retreat!
For more info, please contact Christian Hinkie at chinkie@
gmail.com or Catherine O’Brien at cobrienrn@gmail.com.
Please join us
in the parish hall for
Wednesday Lunch
An Outreach Ministry
of Holy Rosary
Lunch is served
after the 12:05 Mass, and a
$5 donation is requested.
(March 25 menu:
Chicken and Waffles
in the European Tradition)
To help, please contact Maria Correa
at mcorrea@mlrcentral.com
or 713-724-5262
1734 West Alabama St.
To advertise in the annual
Holy Rosary Calendar
please contact
mcorrea@mlrcentral.com
• Houston, Texas 77098
• 713-521-0066
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Prayer for Consecrated Persons
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your
Son’s Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins, and
hermits, as well as members of secular institutes. Renew their knowledge and
love of you, and send your Holy Spirit to help them respond generously and
courageously to your will. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Pope Francis has proclaimed 2015 the Year of Consecrated Life;
April 26 is designated as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Faith, hope, charity, these three...
The Holy Rosary Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is growing. We have new members
who have just been initiated or who will be soon, and a new prospective member will be joining
us this week for our monthly meeting. With more members and more financial support from
Holy Rosary parishioners, we can expand our services. Please prayerfully consider a gift to our
Conference this month. We work to respond to calls for help from those in need in our area,
including our parishioners. The Conference uses funds from the monthly Black Bag collection
and donations to the Poor Box to deliver housing/rent assistance, utility bill aid, food, and
transportation. Donations to the Conference are a great way to give alms during Lent. One hundred percent of your
donation goes directly to a person or persons in need. Please pray for the benefactors of the Holy Rosary Conference
of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and those it serves.
Call 713-529-2156 if in need of assistance or if you would like more information on the St. Vincent de Paul Society.