ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS www.stmhouston.org June 12, 2016

The Pastors Corner ….

La voz del Pastor ….

"Today’s readings proclaim the endless mercy and forgiveness of God.

Throughout his public ministry, Jesus was intent on showing mercy. He forgave the sins of the woman who, in tears, kissed his feet, as in Luke

7. He forgave the paralyzed man brought to him on the stretcher and the woman caught in adultery. He mingled with tax collectors, prostitutes,

and other sinners who were rejected by Jewish leaders and society. He even forgave his enemies from the cross, saying “Father, forgive them,

for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)

Since his election, Pope Francis has identified himself as sinner and asked people to pray for him. Pope Francis always preaches mercy, but

more importantly, he practices it. It was reported by the news that Pope Francis had visited prisons, washed the feet of men, women, Catholics

and non-Catholics on Holy Thursday, ate lunch with the homeless when he visited the US.

Continuing praying for God’s mercy and living under His mercy, here are some practical suggestions:

1. Learn the meaning of mercy by reading Pope Francis’s letter – Miseriordiae Vultus.

You can find this document at: Vatican.va

2. Go to confession.

3. Go on a pilgrimage. There are 8 local churches in Houston-Galveston that you can go.

4. Perform a work of mercy.

5. Make your own Holy Door of Mercy at home. (Deacon Johnson preached about this last year during Lent.)

6. Make a specific commitment to acts of mercy.

7. Participate in the events of the Year of Mercy. Check this web page: www.archgh.org/yearofmercy

Fr. Hai

Las lecturas de hoy proclama la infinita misericordia y perdón de Dios.

A lo largo de su ministerio público, Jesús tenía la intención de mostrar misericordia. Él perdonó los pecados de la mujer que con lágrimas en los

ojos, besó sus pies, como lo dice en Lucas 7. Él perdonó el paralítico que fue llevado a Jesus en la camilla y a la mujer sorprendida en adulterio.

Él se convivia con los recuadadores de impuestos, prostitutas y otros pecadores que fueron rechazados por la comunidad judía y la sociedad.

Incluso Él perdonó a sus enemigos desde la cruz, diciendo: "Padre, perdónalos, porque no saben lo que hacen." (Lucas 23:34)

Desde su elección, el Papa Francisco se ha identificado a sí mismo como un pecador y pidió a la gente a orar por él. El Papa Francisco siempre

predica la misericordia, pero más importante aún es que él la practica. Se comunicó en las noticias de que el Papa Francisco habia visitado

cárceles, lavó los pies a hombres, mujeres, católicos y no católicos el Jueves Santo y almorzó con los desamparados cuando visitó los Estados

Unidos.

Continuen orando por la misericordia de Dios y vivan bajo su misericordia, aquí están algunas sugerencias practicas que pueden hacer:

1. Aprende el significado de la misericordia mediante la carta del Papa Francisco - Miseriordiae Vultus.

Puede encontrar este documento en: vatican.va

2. Vayan a confesion.

3. Vayan a una peregrinación. Hay 8 iglesias locales de Houston y Galveston que puede visitar.

4. Realizen una obra de misericordia.

5. Haga su propia puerta Santa de la misericordia en casa. (Diácono Johnson predico sobre esto en este último año durante la Cuaresma).

6. Hagan un compromiso específico de actos de misericordia.

7. Participen en los eventos del Año de la misericordia. Para mas información sobre los eventos delAño de la Misericordia visite esta pagina

web: www.archgh.org/yearofmercy Pd. Hai

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Sunday/ Domingo 06-12-2016

7:30am Pope Francis Special intention

9:00am Msgr. Frank Rossi

11:00am † Ozigboh Family

1:00pm † Miguel Flores

5:00pm † Roger & Myrella Ribas

7:00pm --Vocations

Monday /Lunes 06-13-2016

6:30am __

5:30pm All Souls & Thanksgiving

Tuesday/ Martes 06-14-2016

6:30am † Mary Alice Oswald

5:30pm † Michael Stone

Wednesday/ Miércoles 06-15-2016

6:30am † Rev. James Donald Schwarting

5:30pm Janice Tennert

Thursday/ Jueves 06-16-2016

6:30am † Myrella Ribas

5:30pm Consuelo Alanis

Friday/ Viernes 06-17-2016

6:30am __Doris Cervenka

5:30pm STM Priests

Saturday/ Sabado 06-18-2016

8:00am

5:00pm † Willie Roy

Sunday/ Domingo 06-19-2016

7:30am __

9:00am † Nelson Oronsage

11:00am † Joe Flaherty

1:00pm Martha Toledo

5:00pm __

7:00pm Agustina Garcia

FOR MASS INTENTONS PLEASE COME BY THE PARISH OFFICE. PARA INTENCIONES DE LA MISA FAVOR DE PASAR POR LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL.

Josephine LeDay James Swanson Therese Flaherty Marie Jo Swanson Latondra Banks James Murphy Deanna Murphy Gregoria Barrera Margaret Schueler Angela Gannucci Edgar Sharp Dorothy Marak Alfonso Gutierrez Maria Ruiz Evangelina Corrales Jose Asuncion

Romero Martha Reyes Grace Riley Alicia Vagas Vincent Graceffa FrankIe B. Mandola Kate Garcia Marc Bialas Harris Family Grace Riley Yvonne Mayberry Orlando Medina

Alberto & Maria Luisa de Leon

SFC Paul Bergman Col. David Eskelund Megan Godsey Traci Godsey Sgt. Billy Janca TSgt Bradley Louis Mike McIntosh Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem Charles U. Oparnozie LCDR Russell Thiem

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF AUSTIN

TICE TO HIS FAMILY.

Favor de continuar orando por Auntin Tice para su pronto regreso a casa con su familia.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

OREMOS POR NUESTROS SOLDADOS

Welcome to the Parish If you and your family are new to our neighborhood and wish to

become members of the St. Thomas More Family, we invite you to

come by the parish office to register or by visiting our web page at

www.stmhouston.org.

Baptism Information Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): June 18, 2016

Adult Educa�on Building, St Peter Room; 8:45am-12:00pm

Marriage Preparations

Engaged couples please contact the parish office 713-729-0221 for

more information at least 6 months to a year ahead of the wedding.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? This process is known as the Rite of Chris1an Ini1a1on of Adults

(RCIA). It begins with informal ques1on and answer sessions. Inquiry

sessions are held on Sunday mornings, 9:30am-11am and Wednesday

evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more informa1on contact

Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK This Sacrament is offered bilingual on Saturdays after the 8:00am

Nursery

The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4 years. There is no charge nor reservations needed.

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Bienvenidos a Nuestra Parroquia Si usted y su familia son nuevos en el vecindario y desean ser

miembros de nuestra Familia de Santo Tomas Moro los invitamos

a registrarse en la oficina de la parroquia o visitando nuestra pági-

na web www.stmhouston.org.

Información de bautismos Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 18 de Junio del

2016 en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm. Para mas

información, favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa.

Unción de los enfermos El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se ofrece todos los sába-

dos después de la misa de 8 am.

BENDICIONES PARA TRES AÑOS Y

CELEBRACION DE QUINCE AÑOS Para que su hijo/hija reciba una Bendición o celebración de los quince años debe registrarlo/a en la Oficina del Catecismo o para mayor información

contáctese al 713-729-3435.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS www.stmhouston.org June 12, 2016

Readings for the week of June 12

A sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet.

Luke 7:36—8:3

Sunday 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11;

Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36—8:3 or 7:36-50

Monday Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and

Doctor of the Church

1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7;

Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11, and 16;

Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt 6:7-15

Friday 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14,

17-18; Mt 6:19-23

Saturday 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34;

Mt 6:24-34

Sunday Twel2h Sunday in Ordinary Time

Zec 12:10-11, 13:1; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;

Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24

Lecturas de la semana de Junio 12

Una mujer pecadora unge los pies de Jesús..

Lc 7: 36-8:-3

Domingo: 2 Sm 12: 7-10; Salmo 32: 1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2:16,19-21;

Lc 7:36-8:3 o 7:36-50

Lunes: 1 Reyes 2:1-16; Salmo 51: 3-4, 5-6, ;

Mt 5:1-12

Martes: 1 Reyes 17:7-16 Salmo 4: 2-3, 4-5, 7-8

Mt 5:13-16

Miercoles: 1 Reyes 18:20-39; Salmo 16:1-2,4-5, 8, 11

Mc 5:17-19

Jueves: 1 Reyes 18:41-46 Salmo 65: 10, 11, 12-13 ;

Mc 5:20-26

Viernes: 1 Reyes 19:9, 11-16; Salmo 27:7-8, 8-9, 13-14;

Mt 5:27-32

Sabado: Hechos 11:21-26; 13:1-3 Salmo 98:1, 2-3, 3-4;

Mt 5:33-37

Domingo: XI Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

2 Sm 12: 7-10; Salmo 32: 1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2:16,19-21;

Lc 7:36-8:3 o 7:36-50

STM EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Every child is unique and a valuable individual

let us provide the beginnings of a Catholic edu-

cation with LOVE.

LOVE provides security.

LOVE gives a quality education.

LOVE is a glimpse of God.

Accredited Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds

MWF and M-F classes

Full day and Half day options

Before and After school available

Preschool begins on Tuesday, August 9, 2016

To register call Nina Coltharp at

713-729-9062 or

Visit our website:

www.stthomasmore-school.org

Could you not watch one hour with me? Mt 26:40

Our parish offers adoration of Jesus Christ, truly present in the Most

Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day/7 days of the week in our parish

chapel.

No pudieron velar una hora conmigo?

Mateo 26:40

Nuestra parroquia ofrece adoración a Jesu-

cristo realmente presente en el Santísimo Sac-

ramento 24 horas al día / 7 días de la semana

en nuestra capilla de la parroquia.

For information on Eucharistic Adoration |

Para información sobre Adoración Eucarísti-

ca :

Questions / Preguntas?

Contact the volunteers group by e-mail at

adoration@stmhouston.org or call/text

832-869-7483, 832-869-7488.

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CCE REGISTRATIONS 2016-2017

INSCRIPCIONES DE CATECISMO (DOCTRINA) 2016-2017

Sunday thru Thursday, July 10 – July 31st

Monday thru Friday, August 1– August 19

Sunday hours of registrations from 10am to 2pm

& Monday thru Thursday 10am to 4pm

Domingo a Jueves, Julio 10 al 31 de Julio; y de Lunes a Viernes, Agosto 1 al 19 de Agosto

Horario de Registraciónes los Domingos 10am a 2pm

y de Lunes a Jueves de 10am a 4pm

Requirements to bring:

Copy of Birth Certificate

Copy of the Baptismal

Requisitos para traer:

Copia del Acta de Nacimiento

Copia del Certificado de Bautizo

PreK4 & Kinder—Regular CCE Pre-Communion (Two Year Program) /

Preparación para Primera Comunión (Dos Años de Preparación) First Year starts at 1Grade / Primer Año empieza en Primer Grado

Tuition / Matricula $ 35.00 (Regular CCE) Second Year of Sacramental Prep / Segundo Año de Preparación Sacramental—$90.00

For more information please contact the CCE office / Para mas información comunicarse a la oficina de Catecismo, 713-729-3435

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION / CONFIRMATION

FORMACION DE FE / CONFIRMACION PARA JOVENES

REGISTRATIONS / REGISTRACIONES — July 10th—August 19, 2016

Tuition / Couta: First Year / Primer Año—$45.00

Second Year / Segundo Año— $ 195.00

Confirmation at St.Thomas More is a two year program. Students currently receiving Catholic high

school religious education fulfill the Confirmation Year 1 requirements according to Archdiocesan

regulations and can begin Confirmation Year 2 as sophomores. If a student is in public school or non-Catholic private school grades 9

through 11, the student must register for Confirmation Year 1.

Preparation: Confirmation Year 1 can be begun as early as freshman year through junior year of High School. Confirmation Year 2 can be

completed as early as sophomore year through senior year of High School.If you are a High School student and you have not received

Baptism and/or First Communion please come register, we have a class just for you. For more information contact Aida Gonzalez, by

phone 713-729-3435 or via email: aida@stmhouston.org

Confirmación Para Jóvenes/Formación De Fe: Confirmación en Santo Tomas Moro es un programa de dos años. El estudiante que está

actualmente en escuela Católica está recibiendo Formación de Fe e cumplen con el requisito según la reglas de la Arquidiócesis de Confir-

mación “Año 1” y deben de registrarse para Confirmación II en el grado 10 al 12. Los estudiantes que están en escuela pública y/ o escuela

privada no-Católica grados 9 al 11, deben de registrase para Confirmación “Año 1”.

Preparación: Confirmación “Año 1 inicia la preparación desde el grado 9 al 11 de High School (Prepa) Confirmación “Año 2” inicia la

preparación desde el grado 10 al 12 de High School (Prepa). Cuota de registración debe ser pagada en el momento de inscripción. Gracias. Si

eres un estudiante de High School (Preparatoria) que no ha sido bautizado y/o recibido Primera Comunión, vengan a registrase que

tenemos una preparación para ti también. Para mayor información por favor de comunicarse con Aida González por teléfono 713-729-

3435 y/o por correo electrónico: aida@stmhouston.org.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS www.stmhouston.org June 12, 2016

This week around STM….This week around STM….This week around STM….This week around STM….

Sunday, June 12 2:00 pm Spanish Baptisms 6:00 pm Young Disciples, Youth Center 7:00 pm Danza Tonantzin, Rehkopf GYM Monday, June 13 7:00 pm Legion of Mary, Rm F (Prinster Hall) Tuesday, June 14 9:30 am Senior Citizen Bingo, Scout House 6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones 7:00 pm St. Vincent De Paul, AE St. Paul Wednesday, June 15 6:15 pm Confessions / Confesiones 7:00 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Grp– Chapel 7:30 pm Legion of Mary– AE-St. Paul Rm. Thursday, June 16 10:00am Craft Guild, DDens 6:00 pm Bill Ledbetter(Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den 7:00 pm Apostleship of the Cross, AE St. Paul WOTBS—AE St. Peter 11:00pm Precious Blood Group—Donovan’s Den Friday, June 17 6:30 pm Overeaters Anon—AE St Peter 7:00 pm Sp Choir 7—AE –St. Mary Saturday, June 18 8:45 am English Pre-Baptismal Class, AE - St. Peter 9:45 am Clases Pre-Bautismales, Printer Hall 3:30 pm– 4:45pm Confessions / Confesiones 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Sunday, June 19 2:00 pm Spanish Baptism 6:30 pm Young Disciples

STM Financial Stewardship for June, 2016

Week Offering for 06/05/16 ...... $ 28,302.65

Online Giving ………………………………... $ 3,528.00

Total Offertory ................................. $31,830.65

Weekend Budgeted Goal ................. $35,200.00

Difference......................... -3,369.35

Thank you for your continued generosity!

ííGracias por su continua generosidad!!

YOUNG DISCIPLES

YOUTH SUNDAYS

Grupo de Jóvenes

Each Sunday at 6 p.m. High Schoolers gather for rich times

studying God's Word, and hanging out enjoying

fellowship together.

Don’t miss out on our Discussion talk TODAY

Sunday June 12th “Trusting in God”,

led by Lilian Seidel

See you at the Youth Center!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Aida at the CCE

office, 713-729-3435 or via email: aida@stmhouston.org

DANZA PARA HONRAR A NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

La Danza Tonantzin de esta comunidad les comunica que las practicas darán comienzo el miércoles 6 de Julio del 2016 de 7:30 pm a 9:00 pm en el antiguo gimnasio. Si usted desea participar llame a Gabriel Villarreal al 713-815-0547 o a Bruno Hernandez al 832-267-7986 “Tonantzin quiere decir Nuestra Madre”

Public Square Rosary for

Marriage Crusade

Rezando el Rosario

Para la Union Matrimonial

God's marriage and the traditional family need our

prayers. That is why you are invited to join our

2016 Rosary for Marriage

Dios del matrimonio y la familia tradicional necesitan

nuestras oraciones. Es por ello que se le invita a unirse a

nuestro 2016 Rosario por matrimonio

What / Que: THE HOLY ROSARY / SANTO ROSARIO

WHERE / DONDE: HILLCROFT @ BAYOU BRIDGE

(WALMART CENTER)

WALMART CENTER DE LA HILLCROFT

WHEN / CUANDO: SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016

TIME / HORARIO: 12 NOON / 12 MEDIO-DIA

For more information, contact:

Marion Costa, 713-723-9762

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FUN FOR SENIORSFUN FOR SENIORSFUN FOR SENIORSFUN FOR SENIORS

STreaMliners’- May 2016—Servant Hall

June 23, Thurs., - “Coushatta Casino” in Kinder, LA—”Day Trip”

$15 pp (includes $10 free play)

Coffee, Donuts & Hot Kolaches at 6:30 am

Bus leaves 7:00am from the near parking area in the back near Prinster

Hall.

For reservations call—Frances Landry@ 713-723-2035

July 15, Fri., Day Trip to Bryan Museum in Galveston, $ 12pp

Lunch on your own.

Bus leaves 10:00am from the rear parking area in the back near Prinster

Hall.

Aug. 12, Fri. Day Trip - “Grand Ole Opry” @ Humble Civic Center –

$15pp – payment due now.

Lunch on your own @ the “Potatoe Patch Resturant”

Bus leaves at 4:00pm from the rear parking area in the back near

Prinster Hall

For STM SENIOR CITIZENS

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month—Come and join us for some Bingo fun,

Tuesday June 13h and Thursday June 27th in the Scout House at 9:30 am.

Altar Angels Needed: We need help getting the altar

ready for Masses for the week ahead.

It only takes about 1hour Friday mornings two months out of the year.

We need 4 altar angels for the months of January – July. We need 1 altar angel for the months of April – October. Please call, Joyce Coles 713-774-2628