HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1416 George Street • Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Church Office (281) 342-3089 • School (281) 342-5813 www.hrccr.com

FATHER WILLIAM D. BARTNISKI, Pastor

BRICK HODGE, Deacon CHARLIE BUHAY, Deacon

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON 1700 San Jacinto Street • Houston, Texas 77002

(713) 659-5461

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop The Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza, Archbishop Emeritus

The Most Rev. Vincent M. Rizzotto, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus The Most Rev. George A. Sheltz, Auxiliary Bishop

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - Noon Penance Service: Advent and Lent SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second Sunday of each month at 12:15 PM by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: One year in advance, instructions required.

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST:

Sunday: 5:30 PM (Sat.) 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Holy Days 6:30 PM (Vigil) 6:00 AM & 8:15 AM Weekdays: 8:00 AM (Marian Hall) Thursday 8:15 a.m. (in the Church)

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Communal Celebrations at all Sunday Masses on the 3rd Sunday of January, May and September ROSARY: Before Sunday and Weekday Masses LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Friday: 8:15 a.m. (Children) 11:00 a.m. (Seniors) 7:00 PM (Parish)

SCHEDULE OF SACRAMENTS, PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS

When Jesus presents the images of salt and light in today’s Gospel from Matthew, he is describing some of the primary

to their world. As light reveals what is hidden in darkness, so Christians are to bring wisdom and truth to others. To be Christian is not to sit back, give thanks, and savor God’s blessings. Just as salt and light are gifts from God for everyone, those who follow Christ are to be agents of God’s love for all. Saint Paul describes this further, teaching that we might begin by embracing humility and vulnerability. Isaiah calls us to be generous and to work for justice. These are the characteristics of a “city set on a mountain,” a community of salt and light.

LAMPS AND BUSHEL BASKETS Jesus uses the present tense, “you are” salt of the earth and light of the world. This can be troubling to hear, upon a little reflection, when we already suspect that we are not. It’s easy to see how often we fail to truly be salt and light for others. This can lead to discouragement and a fear of failing again. But Jesus says that being salt and light is God’s gift, and not our own accomplishment. He notes the “bushel basket” that prevents the light of the lamp from being seen. We have created and received all kinds of patterns of thinking and behaving that block our capacity to be light for others. But these patterns do not define us. Whatever our faults, we are primarily God’s beloved and gifted people. We can have hope that God will assist us in addressing our “bushel basket,” to overcome what blocks our ability to love others. Jesus’ Good News for us is that we are ultimately not the bushel basket, but the lamp.

CITY ON A MOUNTAIN

However, along with “salt of the earth” and “light of the world”, we hear of a “city set on a mountain.” Clearly, these images are also directed to Christian communities. A parish, for example, is called to have a visible, caring presence in its local area. As salt and light, a community of faith can add its own flavor and wisdom to its surroundings. A faith community can have its own “bushel basket,” too. This might include unresolved internal conflicts, or a lack of welcoming to strangers, or just being too internally focused. These can prevent the community from demonstrating God’s love. However, just as with individuals, God can lead the faithful to address these obstacles, and to become salt and light more fully for their neighborhood. 02/05/2017

Monday, Feb. 6 8:00 a.m.: No Mass Tuesday, Feb. 7 8:00 a.m.: Billy Witzkoski Wednesday, Feb. 8 8:00 a.m.: Lillian Sykowski Thursday, Feb. 9 8:15 a.m.: Leona Ernest Friday, Feb. 10 8:00 a.m.: Joe Stryk Saturday, Feb. 11 8:00 a.m.: No Mass 5:30 p.m.: Frank & Vlasta Barcak Sunday, Feb. 12

7:00 a.m.: For the Families of Holy Rosary Parish 9:00 a.m.: George & Margaret Rehak

11:00 a.m.: Joe, Kenneth & James Pawlak

Dear Parish Family, In today’s reading from the Letter to the Corinthians, Paul says it is the power of God working through him, not his own wisdom or talents, that allowed the Corinthians to put their faith in the gospel. The Corinthians themselves were so self-satisfied and proud about their gifts that they had forgotten who gave them what they had and what their gifts were for. Paul reminds them, and us, that everything we have - even our faith - is from the Lord and for others. It is the Lord’s light that shines through those who, like Paul, put their trust in God. To walk in that light is to allow God’s generosity, mercy, and justice to shine through us. And that means sharing all we have, as individuals and as a community, the way God has done and continues to do for us. The Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church is entitled Lumen Gentium, “Light of the Nations,” because that is what the Church is called to be. Christ’s light is given to us - not only for our own personal benefit now or salvation someday - but that others might “see the light” and turn their gaze and their lives toward the dawning Sun of Justice: Christ, our Light. —Virginia Stillwell Copyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Love, Peace & Prayers,

Father Bill Bartniski

SANCTUARY LAMPS The sanctuary lamps will burn this week for Stanley Sykowski by Sheldon & Joyce Kasmir and for Edward, Rose & Mark Cervenka by Leroy & Marilyn Stavinoha.

“GO MAKE DISCIPLES”

2017 Diocesan Services Fund

Thank you to all who helped with Catholic Schools Week! Your support and continued prayers for Catholic Schools are appreciated!

“Grounded in our Catholic faith & focused on academic

Sunday DSF Sunday Monday 6:00 p.m.: 7:00 p.m.: Bible Study - MKTuesday 7:00 p.m.:

7:15 p.m.: CDA - MHWednesday 9:30 a.m.: Bible Study - MK 7:00 p.m.: RCIA - MK Thursday 6:30 p.m.: PTC - CafeteriaSaturday 5:30 p.m.: Mass

St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag Collection CDA Bake Sale; Spaghetti Dinner Tkts.

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ARCHDIOCESAN RESPECT LIFE MASS 5pm Saturday, February 18 Co-Cathedral of

the Sacred Heart w/ Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Reception follows at Cathedral Centre (3rd Floor).

RSVP for Reception at respectlife@archgh.org. Enter Cathedral Centre through San Jacinto entrance. Parking available at Amegy garage

and at the Chancery lot.

POPULARITY Avoid popularity if you

would have peace. - Abraham Lincoln

OUR LADY OF LOURDES February 11 Devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes runs deep in the hearts of the faithful as a sign of God’s care and healing. The mediation of

Mary, His mother, is a real consolation to those who suffer any ill.

of

requires two is held on Wednesday evenings. For details

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FAMILY REFLECTION Important Passage: " You are the salt of the earth.

But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a moun-tain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father." (Matt 5: 13-16) Adult: Do people know I am a Christian by the

Teen: What good deeds do I do? Child: How can I let my light shine for Jesus?

First Communion Family Retreat All 2nd grade CCE and HRCS students preparing for First Communion are invited to gather together Sunday, February 26 from 8:30am to 12:30pm for the First Communion Family Retreat. Gather in the Parish Hall for opening prayer, family activities, workshops for the children and a presentation for the parents. We will all attend Sunday Mass at 11:00am in the Church.

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COLLECTION FOR CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA Your generosity supports many pastoral projects that enrich the lives of believers in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Church in this area is vibrant, with a rich history of faith. However, high emigration rates, a great need for priesthood vocations and a high

for sharing your faith with the youth of Latin America & the Caribbean through your gifts & prayers.

STEPS FOR STUDENTS 5K RUN/WALK Support Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston by joining us for one of the largest events in our Archdiocese on Saturday, February 18 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Run, walk, sleep in & hit snooze, volunteer or come to cheer on the participants! To register, see www.steps4sstudents.org.

HOLY ROSARY MEN’S RETREAT! All men are invited to attend a weekend retreat at the Holy Name Retreat Center in Houston March 10 - 12. We will

and provides a time for rest, relaxation and the opportunity to reflect on our life and our future. It is refreshing. If you have any questions, please call Stan Hruska at 713-385-0365; Pete Pavlovsky at 281-342-2085; or Holy Name Retreat Center at 713-464-0211. For information, see www.holynameretreatcenter.com. You may register on their website or call Stan or Pete for a registration form.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS BAKE SALE

Catholic Daughters Court Holy Rosary #1476 will have a Bake Sale in the school foyer after all Masses February 11 & 12. Buy a delicious treat for your sweetheart!

Catholic Youth Conference Fundraiser Sunday, February 19 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Parish Hall

To-go plates available

Tickets after Mass Feb. 11 & 12 and at the door $10.00

Stewards show the way of truth and light by living our faith through daily acts of kindness, ethical behavior, working for justice, and providing for those in need.

PARISH SOCIETIES

SOCIETY NAME & PRESIDENT MEETINGS

Altar and Rosary Society 3rd Tuesday of Month Janey Schumacher, 281-232-8721 School Board…………… ............... 2nd Thursday of Month Mike Reisinger, 713-562-6867 Catholic Daughters ..................... 1st Tuesday of Month Georgia Boettcher, 832-451-5909 Catholic Youth Organization ....... 1st Sunday of Month Justin Redding, 832-535-8199 (CCE) Religious Education Tina Hollopeter, 281-342-3089, x106 or x. 141 KCs 3rd Degree ........................... 4th Tuesday of Month Roy Mercer, 281-341-5023 KCs 4th Degree ........................... 1st Tuesday of Month Marty Gibula, 713-823-9182 KJT .............................................. Quarterly Michael Tydlacka, 281-232-3667 KJZT ............................................ Quarterly Martha Macha, 832-595-9380 Parent-Teachers Club ................. 3rd Thursday of Month Claudia Vega, 832-547-5094 Pastoral Council .......................... 4th Thursday of Month Ed Ruppert, 281-239-7661 St. Vincent de Paul ...................... 2nd & 4th Sundays Tom Wheeler, 281-342-3089, ext 144 Young At Heart Club ................... 2nd Tuesday of Month Shirley Myers, 281-342-2334

Mission Statement

We, the Catholic community of Holy Rosary, Rosenberg, under the patronage of Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, are bonded together by a common belief in Jesus Christ and our commitment to His teachings. We, as a community of believers, are called to proclaim the Gospel, to be witness and sign of God’s Kingdom on earth and to work for our salvation. Mindful of our Patroness, Mary, and her example as parent, teacher and intercessor, we are committed to accomplish this mission through service, education, prayer and celebration of the Eucharist.

HOLY ROSARY PARISH STAFF

Gordie Allen Parish Business Administrator Annette Swallers Parish Secretary Anne Chilek Parish Bookkeeper Karen Matthews Parish Census/Contribution Clerk Michael Riha Music Director/Organist Tina Hollopeter Director of Religious Education Leann Jerkins CCE Coordinator Linda Bradford School Principal Cheryl Wehring School Administrative Assistant Maria Munguia School Receptionist/Secretary

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 - 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]

February 11 & 12 - Weekend Servers

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Megan & Logan Vacek, N.Trevino Sunday 7:00 a.m: J. Dorman, John & Julia Morrison

9:00 a.m.: Hannah & Joshua Gill, Ryan Strain C. & Z. Johnson, Joseph Engelking

Weekend of February 11 & 12

D. Brewer, D. Scotka, Cy. Treybig, Ch. Treybig

S. Hruska, M. Hruska

C. Blinka, J. Hudec, P. Kocich, T. Wheeler

P. Gubbels, D. Healey, D. Mahlmann, J. Schumacher

GIVING When you give, see that you give

that which multiplies in giving. - Raymond Lull

PRAY FOR OUR HEROES IN THE MILITARY

Sergeant David Hammonds, Marines;AnthonyVillarreal, JoePirem&DavidMajorTravisVazansky,U.S.AirForce;Lt. Col Tom Reichert, U.S. Air Force; CaptainHernandez,U.S.AirForce;StaffSgt.AdamReneeHernandez,U.S.AirForce;Sgt.JamesA.Pospisil,Army;Sgt.MichaelAlmendarez,U.S.Army;StaffSgt. Shaun P. Houlihan, U.S. Air Force. If you have a

family member or friend you would like to include, please call the church office at 281-342-3089. JESUS LOVES YOU TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When the custom of the stational liturgies was revived in the city of Rome in the early days of the twentieth century, the papal liturgy for Good Friday was appropriately housed in the stational church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, the Holy Cross of Jerusalem. The church is off the tourist track today, but true pilgrims would never miss it. It stands on the grounds of the Sessorian Palace, the home of the Empress St. Helena, mother of Constantine. She dedicated her life to finding the true cross of Christ in Jerusalem, and desired to found a church in Rome for people who could not make the long and dangerous trip to the Holy Land. Eventually, it came to house relics of the cross. When the pope fled the city of Rome for Avignon, the religious institutions of Rome collapsed and the church was abandoned. Centuries later it was

a forgotten treasure. In 1492 repairmen took down a brick wall and discovered a niche with the inscription “Title of the Cross,” and within, an ancient wooden tablet on which was carved the inscription dictated by Pilate for the cross of Christ in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. No one is certain that this is authentic, although its discovery was enough to give the church great prestige among pilgrims. The veneration of the relic of the cross located here was a factor in shaping our restored Holy Week. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE As children we sang the lively song This Little Light of Mine. The words, of course, are based on today’s Gospel, in which we are called as disciples to be salt and light for the world. Children are uninhibited about sharing their faith. It’s only when we grow older that we prefer to hide our light under a bushel basket because our culture tends not to emphasize discipleship. The message in this week’s readings is clear: in order to give glory to God through our discipleship, we must show the light of Christ in our words and deeds. Not an easy thing for inhibited adults. Often we may think of salt and light in terms of what we do for others, but it can be just as important not to do something, such as getting angry with the stranger on the road, or telling an offensive joke. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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THRIVE MEN’S CONFERENCE Prince of Peace is hosting Thrive - it’s very first men’s

fellowship, and worship focusing on what unites men in faith and brotherhood. There will be three keynote speakers during the day and a Vigil Mass. See www.pophouston.org/thrive for more information.

DISCOVERTHEROADLESSTRAVELED6:30pm-9:00pmFeb.9,Mar.9,Apr.6,May11Discernment gathering at St. Mary Seminary forsingle young men ages 18 & older. Join priestsand seminarians for fellowship, prayer, music,dinnerandtalksabouthediscernmentforpriest-hoodandreligiouslife.9945MemorialDr.,Houst.Registeratwww.houstonvocations.com/discover.

WOMEN SEEKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 6:30pm-9:00pm Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr.6, May 11

Discernment gathering for women ages 18 & older who

convents around the archdiocese. Program includes supper, a brief presentation and time for sharing, followed by prayer. Sisters from several religious orders who live and minister in

the Archdiocese will be present. See www.houstonvocations.com/women-seeking.

BAYOU AWAKENING RETREAT Young Adults 18-25

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WORD OF LIFE Our relationships on earth are meant to help us

and others grow in perfect love. We are meant to depend on one another, serve each other in

humility, and walk together in times of suffering. - USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Program Flyer

CELEBRATION of WORLD DAY for CONSECRATED LIFE 11:00 a.m. Mass February 12 celebrated in our Archdiocese with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and the Consecrated men and women religious at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Join us in this

in the consecrated life and to thank them. The worldwide celebration is February 5 but our schedule is for a week later. Don’t miss it!

ARCHDIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT DAY “Who Are We Called to Serve?”

Join hundreds of young adults ages 18-39 years old for a day of formation, music, prayer, Eucharist and fellowship. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8. Get inspired by international and local speakers. St. Jerome Catholic Church 8825 Kempwood, Houston. See www.archgh.org/yacm or 713-741-8778.

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