Parish Secretary

Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448

Sacrament of Baptism

DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448

Director of Religious Education

Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880

Ushers & Greeters

Clarence Washington, 832-414-5290

Eucharistic Ministers

Pastor, 281-426-8448

Lectors

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Altar Servers

Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109

Family Bible Study

Pastor, 281-426-8448

7122 Whiting Rock Drive

www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org

Baytown (McNair) , TX 77521-1154 hfrcc7122@verizon.net

Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

CALL UPON THE LORD

The very first line of today’s first reading summons us to seek the Lord and to call upon God. This sentiment is echoed in the refrain for today’s responsorial psalm: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him” (Psalm 145:18a). Saint Paul is the embodiment of someone who constantly sought the Lord. In the excerpt we read today from his letter to the Philippians, we find Saint Paul toward the end of his life, a life he describes as com-pletely consonant with Christ. He writes, “For to me life is Christ” (Philippians 1:21). To find out what it means to live life completely in accord with Christ we need look no fur-ther than today’s Gospel. There we find that God’s love and mercy are immeasurable for all those who seek and call upon the Lord. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS September 24, 2017

Mass Schedule

Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Wednesday—Friday

7:30 am

Saturday Vigil

5:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am

Holy Day Masses

7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Bible Study

Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm

Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am

Business Hours

Tuesday– Friday

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Lunch 12:00– 1:00 pm

Altar Society

Jean Simon, 281-427-4901

Knights of Peter Claver

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

Ladies Auxiliary

Traci Owens, 832-525-1508

Adult Gospel Choir

Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055

Youth Choir

Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448

Cemetery Committee Representative

James Fretty, 281-426-3187

Bereavement Committee Representative

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Hall Reservations

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Parish Ministries & Organizations

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

Rev. Fr. Nixon A. Mullah, SSJ

Pastor

Today’s Good News: God is far more generous than we would ever expect. However, this may not always make you happy. When Isaiah calls to the scoundrel and the wicked to “turn to the Lord for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving,” (55:7) you might react: “Well, okay, but there should be some punishment, an appropriate retribution for past sins. That’s only fair and just.” But Jesus takes God’s generosity even further in the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. The owner pays the same amount to those who have slaved through the morning, under the hot noonday sun, and into early evening as to those who showed up at end of the day. Unfair? Remember, this is a kingdom of heaven parable, proclaiming God’s generous mercy for all. We ourselves are invited not only to know the generosity of God, but to show the generosity of God, just as Saint Paul is willing to do. He is willing to stay with the Philippians, even those he is yearning to be with Christ.

How is God asking you to express generosity in your life? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH NEWS

Paula Phillip Team will serve Cake and Coffee on Sunday, September 24, 2017 after the 9:00 am Mass.

They will also have Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs for $2.00 and Salt Fish & Bake for $5.00.

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Daniel & Linda Norman Team will serve Cake and Coffee on Sunday, October 1, 2017 after the 9:00 am Mass.

PARISH INFORMATION SCHEDULE Baptism Class – 2nd Thursday of the Month

Baptisms - The Sunday after the class Marriages - Contact the Pastor 6 months in advance.

Funerals – Contact the Pastor before you make arrangements at the funeral home.

Mass Intentions – Contact the office. Bulletin Deadline – Wednesday by Noon ~ IN WRITING

Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat. 09/23/17 5:00 p.m. Ora Arceneaux’ Birthday by Debora Thomas & Family Carlie Boston (D) by Ed & Melanie Holland Althomas, Sr. & Eunice Fretty, and Whitney Auzenne, Sr., by Lillie Auzenne Sun. 09/24/17 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish Tue. 09/26/17 6:30 p.m. Rev. Frederico J. G. Ablogg, S.S.S. by Fr. Nixon Mullah, S.S.J. Wed 09/27/17 7:30 a.m. For those who had damages, and for families of those who lost their lives during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria Thu 09/28/17 7:30 a.m. In thanksgiving to God for those who made donations for Hurricane Relief Fri. 09/29/17 7:30 a.m. In thanksgiving to God for John & Celeste Lemelle by Fr. Nixon Mullah, S.S.J. Sat. 09/30/17 5:00 p.m. Henry Emerson by Ed & Melanie Holland Marie Auzenne’s Birthday by Larry & Yvonne Auzenne

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

AUDIO DAILY READINGS

Visit: www.ourcatholicfaith.org/readings to hear the daily readings.

NEED TO LOCATE A MASS TIME?

There is a way to attend Mass while you are out of town on business or

vacation. Check the web site, www.masstimes.org to find a Mass that is

convenient.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS! PARISHIONERS PLEASE REGISTER IN THE OFFICE.

ANNUAL BAZAAR UPDATE OCTOBER 8, 2017

We recognize this is a stressful time for our parishioners and many of you are still recovering from Harvey. The Raffle and parishioner donations are two of the major money generators at our annual Ba-zaar, and we are asking those who can to please try and return Raf-fle tickets, money and Bazaar donations as soon as possible. The Bazaar is our major fundraiser each year and the profit is used to pay the monthly notes on our hall that are not paid by the Capital Campaign funds. Thank you. Please see the Bazaar Update insert in the bulletin for more information.

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STEWARDSHIP MEETING Tuesday, October 3, 2017

7:00 PM All parishioners are encouraged to attend. This will be the last

meeting before the Bazaar to be held on October 8, 2017.

CATHOLIC RADIO

STATION

KSHJ 1430 AM

SUNDAY TV MASS:

FOR THE HOMEBOUND

KUBE, Channel 57 at 10:30 a.m.

LEGION OF MARY MEETING

BIRTHDAYS:

ANNIVERSARIES:

If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary next week, please call the office by noon on Wednesday to put your name on the list.

Please register your child/children for Religious Education classes. You may pickup registration packets in the Vestibule of the church, or go by the parish office during business hours. If your child is in a Sacramen-tal Class (First Communion or Con-firmation), please bring their Certifi-cate of Baptism with you at the time of registration. The first day of CCE classes have been delayed until Octo-ber 18, 2017.

Flowers for the Altar this weekend were donated by John & Celeste Lemelle in honor of their 50th Wed-ding Anniversary and renewal of their vows. Remember, you can do-nate flowers for your birthday, anni-versary, in memory of a loved one or any other special occasion. The do-nation of $60.00 must be made along with your request, prior to the week-end that you want flowers.

Ophelia Landry - Marie Mitchell - Freddie Collins - Alma Alfred - Helen Alfred - Anna Jo Taylor - Mary

Williams - Vivian Mathurin - Elvia & Crispo Pieternelle - Lillie Auzenne - Rev. Jerry Colbert - Dean St.

Julian - Lynette Simmons - Frieda Berrotte - Robert St. Julian - Marvin St. Julian - Angelica Battise - Ora

Arceneaux - Corinth Hopson - Rolanda St. Julian-Paul - Shantal King - Pamela Lyons - Shontell Doyle –

Regina St. Julian - Tina White - William & Phyllis Breedlove - Placide Gustave - Lisa Charles - Mary Best -

Lora Mae Johnson - Carmen Vail - Howard Sampson - Bennie Gilbert - Henry Nichols - Vivian Alfred - Fr.

Jose Mundadan - Alton Singleton – Able Salazar - Mae Scott - Melanie Fizer - Ladashia Berry - Billy Ca-

zenave - Leona Trahan - Manuel Elizondo - Cathy Yaw - Leona Eaglin - Deacon Steve Arceneaux, Jr. -

Ronald Armstrong, Sr.—Joseph & Aline Norman - Joyce Marks - Jack Arceneaux - Felix Arceneaux -

Twayne & Monica Boyd - Joan Dunbar - Rickey Bushnell - Toni Nichols - Mary Alice Singleton - Myrtis

Richard - Anita St. Julian - Geneva Mohan - Melissa Corley - Dolores Beauchamp - Arvia Stewart - Omega

Carr-Singleton - Joyce Broussard - Lawrence Davis - Earline Norfleet - Carlton Joseph Guillory - Willie

Belton - The Alexander Family - Ashley Alexander - Diane Doucet - Luella Soileau - Pamela Breeze - Re-

ginald Thompson - Frances LaDay - Madeline Rollins - Antoninus Woodrupp - Aaron Burns - Zavion

Gilbert - Alyssa Campos - Herbert Goudeau - Janeen Moore – Linda Nichols-Magwood - Mae Randall -

Althomas Fretty. Jr. - Patricia Baker-Smith - Judy Terry - Andrea Malbro - Derek J. Burris, Jr. - Rodes

Briggs - Kennard St. Julian - Mardrell Anthony Irby - Robert Colbert - Jackie Colbert - Juanita Leday -

Emily Dragustinovas - John Herbert Cormier - Erma Thomas - Dwight Leno - Ephraem Charles - Cathe-

rine Mullah - Charlie Wheeler - Don Faust—John Millhouse - James Reynolds - Cameron Jordan - James

Fretty - Nola Whitfield - Rebecca Mangrum - Frank Smith - Jessica Sims - Augustina Thomas - Carolyn

Arceneaux - Ruben Cassius - Cynthia Phillip - Ohura Bray - Alexis Broussard Morgan - Roger Owens -

Kenneth Braud - Kris Duke - Alcia Arceneaux - Chuck Hutchison - Antonio Rios Pinon - Marquis Zachery -

Delores Martinez - Mercy Rodriguez - Rene Romo - Roger Romo - Mary Johnson - Bonnie St. Julian -

Dolores Antonini - Cherlyn Arceneaux-Kimble - Sara Reiley - Bobby Thaxton - Rose Lemelle - Matthew &

Faith Speights - Genetia Porche - Barrett Scott - Renda Walker - Shirley Bushnell - Alton St. Julian, Jr.—

Rudy Simpson - Catherine Singleton - Melissa Singleton - Nell Singleton - Terence Leggett - Connie Chenev-

ert-Duhon - Charles & Jean Jones - Booker T., Cornelia, & George Daniel - Cynthia Boutte

If you know of any other parishioners who are sick, please call the office to

add their names.

will serve Cake and Coffeeon Sunday, October 1, 2017 after the 9:00 am Mass.

PLEASE PRAY THE

ROSARY DAILY. FINANCIAL NEWS

Our 2017 Weekly Sacrificial Gifts 2016 Average Weekly Contribution $ 3,821.00 Last Week’s Contribution $ 4,445.00 Last Week’s Expenses Paid $ 4,434.97 Weekly Income/( Deficit) $ 10.03 Year to Date Contributions $158,368.00 Year to Date Expenses Paid $165,132.53

Year to Date Income/(Deficit) $ (6,764.53) Envelopes Used 87 Avg. Per Attendance 23.64 44% usage of envelopes mailed to parishioners

Attendance at Masses 188

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“GO MAKE DISCIPLES” 2017 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND

God bless each of you who have so generously re-sponded in support of the 2017 Diocesan Services Fund. If you have heard Christ’s call and have not yet responded, please do so today. You can make your payments on line if you prefer at www.archgh.org/dsf and select Holy Family-McNair. Help us attain our parish goal of $19,540! Please continue to pray for the success of our 2017 Diocesan Services Fund, thank you.

2017 DSF Goal $ 19,540.00 Total families pledged 72 Total families paid in full 56

Total amount paid $ 16,040.00 DSF Goal Balance Due $ 3,500.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b- 6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3- 4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b- 6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4- 9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

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FLOOD RELIEF AID There are still items available in the parish activity center for pa-rishioners who were impacted by the hurricane. Please come by the center between 9am and 5pm, Tuesday through Friday, to get what you need.

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ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS HURRICANE HARVEY

UPDATE As we move from emergency re-sponse into the recovery phase, the Knights of Columbus and our so-cial service agencies are providing for the current needs of those af-fected. The Knights of Columbus have developed a network of Point of Distribution (POD) sites to house donated items, including food, water, cleaning supplies, etc. in the community for further distribution. Catholic Charities is currently providing intake/case management services, supplies distribution, gift card distribution and counseling. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will provide intake and information regarding the various programs that may be available to victims. San Jose Clinic is offering free medical services. They have waived eligibility requirements due to loss of identification. See the different flyers on the bul-letin board for locations, dates and times that services are available.

LAY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS Saturday, September 30, 2017 Sunday, October 1, 2017

Commentator: Elaine Bushnell Traci Owens

Altar Servers: Alexis Bushnell, Verne Donato Inecia Arceneaux, Andre Duke

Eucharistic Ministers: Raani Francis, Mironda Collins Vera Dumas, Jacqueline Duke

Proclaimers of the Word: Altonette P. Terrance Regina St. Julian, Debora Thomas

Hospitality Ministers: Larry Auzenne, Leslie Thibodeaux, Clarence Washington, Gloria Colbert, Judy Terry,

Michael Smith Marvin & Gale Collins, Diana Alfred

We recognize this is a stressful time for our parishioners and many of you are still recovering from Harvey. The Raffle and parishioner donations are two of the major money generators at our annual Ba-zaar, and we are asking those who can to please try and return Raf-fle tickets, money and Bazaar donations as soon as possible. The Bazaar is our major fundraiser each year and the profit is used to pay the monthly notes on our hall that are not paid by the Capital Campaign funds. Thank you. Please see the Bazaar Update insert

BIBLE STUDY Wednesday,

September 27, 2017 6:30 p.m.

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LEGION OF MARY MEETING Sunday, September 24, 2017

After the 9:00 am Mass In the Hall.

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE WEEK

BIRTHDAYS: Ora Arceneaux - September 23rd

ANNIVERSARIES: Christopher & Patricia Arceneaux -

Sept. 23rd Robert & Regina St. Julian - Sept 25th

Carl & Alisa Sims - Sept 29th

If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary next week, please call the office by noon on Wednesday to put your name on the list.

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2017-2018 CCE PROGRAM Please register your child/children for Religious Education classes. You may pickup registration packets in the Vestibule of the church, or go by the parish office during business hours. If your child is in a Sacramen-tal Class (First Communion or Con-firmation), please bring their Certifi-cate of Baptism with you at the time of registration. The first day of CCE classes have been delayed until Octo-ber 18, 2017.

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FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Flowers for the Altar this weekend were donated by John & Celeste Lemelle in honor of their 50th Wed-ding Anniversary and renewal of their vows. Remember, you can do-nate flowers for your birthday, anni-versary, in memory of a loved one or any other special occasion. The do-nation of $60.00 must be made along with your request, prior to the week-end that you want flowers.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph did consecrate domestic life by thy ineffable virtues: grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of The Holy Family and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, creator and ruler of the universe, in every age you call men and women to develop and use their gifts for the good of others. With St. Joseph as our guide, we pray for an increase in vocations to the Church and especially to the Josephite Fathers and Brothers. Amen.

SEEKING CREOLE SPEAKERS Nathan Wendte, a Tulane University PhD student, is studying the Creole language and culture among families who have moved to Texas from Louisiana. He will be attending Mass on Sunday, Oc-tober 1, 2017, and would like to interview people who still know a little bit of the Creole language. If you are interested, you may reach Nathan at 630-453-8430 or nwendte@tulane.edu.

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