St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"A great prophet has arisen in our midst.
God has visited his people."
Sunday Readings:
2 Kings 4:42–44 They shall eat, and there shall be some left over.
Psalm 145 “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.”
Ephesians 4:1–6 One body, one Lord, one faith, one baptism
John 6:1–15 He distributed as much as they wanted to those who were reclining.
In the first reading, Elisha takes an offering of barley loaves and shares it with many more people than it would be expected to feed. All ate plenty, and some were even left over. In the Gospel, Jesus takes five barley loaves and two fish and can share them with over five thousand people. All ate their fill, and twelve baskets were filled with the leftovers. God can provide more than we need, despite all appearances to the contrary. As we sing in the psalm today, “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.”
Mass Intentions:
7/24 Linda Sechelski, Joe and Frances Sechelski
7/25 Albert and Helen Kimich, Maxine Lee
7/ 26 NO MASS
7/27 NO MASS
7/28 Deceased members of the Lee and Hattie Pavlock family
7/29 NO MASS
7/30 Floyd and James Pasket, Willie, Christine, and Frank Sechelski
Diocesan Services Fund 2021 (DSF)
“Walk in the Light of Christ”
DSF supports 60+ programs benefitting the 1.7 million Catholics in our Archdiocese. This appeal supports the ministries within our Archdiocese that Teach, Evangelize and Worship; Minister to the Poor, Sick and Incarcerated; Promote, Prepare and Support the Clergy; and Nurture and Strengthen Families.
To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf
Ministries supported by DSF
FAQ's/Ways to Donate
DSF Newsletter 2021
DSF & Parish Offertory Guide
DSF & Parish Offertory Guide - Spanish Matching Gift Companies
Letter of Intent for Stock Gifts
Letter of Intent for Charitable Rollover
If you have made donations to the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), please be advised that they are approximately 4-5 weeks behind in processing due to a staffing shortage. However, they are doing their best to catch up and apologize for any inconvenience.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference "Christ the Good Shepherd of Navasota and Anderson"
Next meeting: at St. Patrick parish hall Saturday, August 7, 2021, following 9:00 a.m. First Saturday Mass at Christ Our Light parish.
Become a volunteer! Volunteers are an essential part of the SVDP. Through their work, commitment, and hope, we can undertake many forms of social action which benefit millions of people. Each of us has something special to contribute. The SVDP has a broad framework of action, in which you are sure to find something to suit you and where your contribution will be valuable.
Thank you to everyone who donated to the St. Vincent De Paul Society Black Bag collection.
11 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Tiberias – Mount of Beatitudes – Cana – Nazareth – Mount of Olives – Jerusalem – Bethlehem
- Roundtrip Air Transportation from Houston
- First Class Hotels
- Double Occupancy
- 2 Meals A Day – Breakfast & Dinner
- Daily Sightseeing, Airport Taxes, Entrance Fees, Tips to Drivers and Guides, & Fuel Surcharges - Which Are Subject to Change
* Early registration is encouraged as the trip is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
"Men, do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you..."
-Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix
That Man is You! plays a critical role in the fight for the family. It forms men to be strong, faithful leaders of their families. As such, getting more men involved in TMIY is a powerful way to engage in the battle. And the best way to involve more men is by starting new TMIY classes.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon regarding this important program for the men of our parish.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon regarding this important program for the men of our parish.
Sunday, 25 July 2021, has been designated by Pope Francis, as the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time). It coincides with the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus, on July 26.
Occurring in the Year of Amoris Laetitia Family 2021-22 with the theme, ‘I am with you always", the day draws attention to the vital role grandparents and the elderly play in our communities and in the mission of the Church.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church Has Purchased a Gift for You!
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Smart Loving Fertility
An online course for learning how to manage fertility naturally in the context of the Catholic faith. Based on the Sympto-Thermal method, the course incorporates a unique blend of scientific insights, relationship frameworks, and Catholic Theology. From 16 July - 31 August, you can register for the course at 50% off to celebrate Natural Fertility Awareness Week.
An online course for learning how to manage fertility naturally in the context of the Catholic faith. Based on the Sympto-Thermal method, the course incorporates a unique blend of scientific insights, relationship frameworks, and Catholic Theology. From 16 July - 31 August, you can register for the course at 50% off to celebrate Natural Fertility Awareness Week.
Coming this Fall, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is an eight-week study program.
A Quick Journey Through the Bible
Many Catholics want to read the Bible because they know it is God’s Word, but they give up because it seems complicated. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you get the “big picture” by showing how fourteen narrative books of the Bible tell the complete story from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church. Then, presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how to read the Bible actually to understand it. Aided by the unique color-coded Bible Timeline® Chart, which arranges the key people, places, and events of Scripture in chronological order, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will help you discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God’s plan. This eight-session study program includes video presentations that explore all twelve time periods of The Bible Timeline Chart.
To sign up and for more information, please get in touch with parishioner Helen Kimball at
helen.kimball@outlook.com
RCIA will begin in September for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic. This process fosters the spiritual needs of the following persons:
- Those adults never baptized, who seek to become Catholic,
- Those adults baptized in another Christian church, who seeks to be Catholic.
- Those adults baptized as Catholic but who have not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
For the past year, the Parish has been developing plans for housing our growing CCE Program and much-needed repairs and renovations to our Church Building. These plans will be presented to the parish in a Town Hall Meeting on August 22nd following the 10 a.m. Mass. The Town Hall Meeting will take place in the parish hall. On behalf of Fr. Eli, please make plans to attend and learn more about the vision for our church.