You're Invited - Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul
Tuesday, September 27th is the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul. All parishioners of St. Mary's/St. Joseph's are invited to a special Mass at 5:30 pm at St. Mary's followed by a dinner in the Church Hall (BYOB). Not only will we be celebrating his Feast Day, but this occasion gives our organization the opportunity to show our gratitude to the parishioners for their support. Vincent de Paul was born in France on April 24, 1581. Vincent devoted himself entirely to the alleviation of the sufferings of the poor. Vincent died in Paris on September 27, 1660, and was canonized in 1737. Pope Leo XIII appointed him patron saint of all works of charity of the Catholic Church in 1883.
Ministry Formation Days
Ministry Formation Days On Saturdays, September 24th, October 15th, and November 12th, ministry workshops will be offered in the archdiocese for liturgical ministry coordinators and lay ministers: Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (English & Spanish), Art & Environment, Ushers/Greeters, Altar Servers, RCIA and Music. The opening presentations will focus on ministry discernment. Some sessions will provide the opportunity to reflect on the Seasons of Advent and Christmas as an aid to prepare the liturgy of these seasons. Sept. 24th—St. Bernadette Soubirou, Clear Lake
Oct. 15—Christ the Good Shepherd, Spring
Nov. 12—St. Dominic Center, Houston Time: 8:45 am to 3:00 pm (Lunch included with registration). Continuing education is an ongoing process for all involved in parish ministries whether you are new to the ministry or an ‘old hand.’
Please contact the appropriate ministry coordinator or call the church office (936-894-2223) to sign up for a workshop.
Last of the Summer Video Series
Sunday, September 11 at St. Mary's in the Family Life Center at approx. 12:15 pm. Closing feature: Jesus, The Word Became Flesh How could a laborer who chiseled rocks and cut wood forgive sins, heal the sick and raise the dead? Who was this first-century carpenter who changed the whole course of history - of eternity? Join Stephen Ray, best-selling author and popular Bible teacher as he catches fish on the Sea of Galilee, camps along the Jordan River and explores the places where Jesus lived and taught.
And Now A Word From Your Pastor....
Saying good-by to the Eternal City...continued from last month...
Leaving Rome was actually a relief. It was hot and very crowded. It was said that Rome hadn’t experienced such crowds even during the Holy Year of 2000. The death of Pope John Paul II evidently brought the influx of pilgrims/tourists. The drive back to the ship was what was needed to relax and unwind after such a crush of humanity.
I especially enjoyed the time we spent at sea. These were the days of getting up early and staking out a deck chair in the seawater pool and spa. On these day I usually spent reading a book throughout the day, pausing to cruise the food layouts in the different areas of the ship. I had intended to use the workout facilities, but decided it wasn’t meant to be because I’d forgotten my tennis shoes. Shoes in the gym were required. Darn.
Updated Website
TAKE A LOOK!! Check out our new parish website at smsj.org. It has been completely rebuilt and is currently being updated, but I need your help. The following items are needed from ministry and organization leaders: - Description of your ministry or organization
- Meeting and event schedules
- Photos (preferably digital on CD or e-mailed)
- News articles
Whenever you update any information, send me a copy and I’ll add it to the site. Each ministry page can have a random photo generator and a schedule calendar and we also have an easy to update photo gallery and news server. All of these features are currently operating on the site so you can get an idea of what can be done. Comments, constructive criticism and complaints are always welcome. You can e-mail me at:
webmaster@smsj.org. James Smock
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