July 29, 2021
Because He loved us first, we seek to do His will.
There is no second collection this weekend (July 31 & August 1).
Weekly News
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St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church
Parish Family Prayers
The love of the saints is our Parish Family Prayer theme for August.
During this month we encourage you all to renew your relationship with the saints, those who have been set apart for God's special purposes.
This week we focus our prayers on our chosen Confirmation saint or a saint that is special to us.
During this month we encourage you all to renew your relationship with the saints, those who have been set apart for God's special purposes.
This week we focus our prayers on our chosen Confirmation saint or a saint that is special to us.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Jesus called you to bring the light of His love to those who live in darkness. By tender, loving care for the poorest and the neediest, you became the sign of God’s presence, His love and compassion in the midst of suffering and pain.
Following your example, help us to recognize the face of Jesus in our suffering brothers and sisters and to serve Him with humility and joy. Teach us to be carriers of God’s tender love and mercy and so bear witness that God still loves the world through each one of us.
Amen.
Are You Getting Married?
Contact the Church before setting a date or booking anything to discuss the requirements!
281-391-4758 or stbartsinfo@st-bart.org
Recommencing In-Person GriefShare(R) Program
The Grief Support Ministry provides those who are mourning and grieving the loss of a loved one an opportunity and a safe space to find healing and hope. If you have lost a loved one and need help and support through the grieving process, we are here for you.
St Bart's Grief Support Ministry will co-host and recommence the in-person GriefShare program at St Faustina's Catholic Church in Fulshear, TX, starting on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 7:00-8:30 PM in the Noah's Ark Room with the 'Loss of a Spouse' seminar. On August 5, the 13-week 'GriefShare Program' will commence, concluding with 'Surviving the Holidays' on November 11.
If you wish to register, please go to Griefshare.org, or if you prefer to speak with a facilitator from the Grief Support Ministry, please contact the parish offices:
St. Bart’s 281-391-4758 or St. Faustina 346-773-3500.
Youth Faith Formation Updates
CCE 2021-2022 Registration is open for all grades (1st-11th)
Elementary and Junior High
You may register online on our website or at the parish office.
Classes begin Sept. 15 & 16 for grades 1-6.
All student in grades 7 & 8 attend on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 15 in the Youth Building.
Doors open at 6:20 PM.
Classes begin Sept. 15 & 16 for grades 1-6.
All student in grades 7 & 8 attend on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 15 in the Youth Building.
Doors open at 6:20 PM.
Class begins PROMPTLY at 6:30 PM. Pick-up time is 7:45 PM.
Encounter (Confirmation Preparation)
Encounter 1 & 2 students (Grades 9 & 10) attend the following mandatory sessions in the church:
Sept. 19 & Oct. 24, 2021
Feb. 6 & Mar. 6, 2022
Confirmation 2021 students attend the following mandatory sessions in the church:
Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 & Dec. 5 in 2021.
Doors open at 6:20 PM for all grade levels.
Encounter (Confirmation Preparation)
Encounter 1 & 2 students (Grades 9 & 10) attend the following mandatory sessions in the church:
Sept. 19 & Oct. 24, 2021
Feb. 6 & Mar. 6, 2022
Confirmation 2021 students attend the following mandatory sessions in the church:
Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 & Dec. 5 in 2021.
Doors open at 6:20 PM for all grade levels.
Class begins PROMPTLY at 6:30 PM. Pick-up time is 7:45 PM.
Confirmation 2021 Mass:
Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7:00 PM
(no Spanish Mass that evening)
Confirmation 2021 Mass:
Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7:00 PM
(no Spanish Mass that evening)
Our next two Traditional Latin Masses are
July 30 at 7:00 PM
and
August 2 at 7:00 PM
The Women's A.C.T.S. Team is forming to prepare for the retreat on October 14-17, 2021. If you have attended an A.C.T.S. retreat and are being called to team this fall, get in touch with the director or a co-director today!
It's not too late to join the team, but it will be soon!
The second of the weekly team meetings will be this
Saturday, July 31, 8:30-11:00 AM.
Saturday, July 31, 8:30-11:00 AM.
Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. -Psalm 33
Shelly Gosch - Director
832-656-0577 or shellygosch@yahoo.com
Robbie Smith - Co-Director
832-647-5620 or robrob1360@yahoo.com
Karla Torres - Co-Director (Bilingual/Bilingüe)
832-692-1271 or cokina97@hotmail.com
832-656-0577 or shellygosch@yahoo.com
Robbie Smith - Co-Director
832-647-5620 or robrob1360@yahoo.com
Karla Torres - Co-Director (Bilingual/Bilingüe)
832-692-1271 or cokina97@hotmail.com
Stations of the Cross
Tuesday, August 3, at 6:30 PM
in the prayer garden by the rectory, weather permitting.
Retreats happen.
There won't be a Conversing Clergy live chat next Wednesday, August 4
Q. Why do we use incense more now than we used to?
A. In short, it is because incense is a sign during the liturgy that helps the people of God to engage the senses and to see, smell, and hear the realities of what is happening at each Mass. There is a beautiful richness and depth of meaning found in the burning of incense, which is a sign pointing to deeper realities. Perhaps the most obvious is that the smoke rising or drifting toward the heavens is an image of the prayers of the faithful rising to Heaven. This calls to mind Psalm 141:2, “Let my prayer be incense before you: my uplifted hands an evening offering.”
A. In short, it is because incense is a sign during the liturgy that helps the people of God to engage the senses and to see, smell, and hear the realities of what is happening at each Mass. There is a beautiful richness and depth of meaning found in the burning of incense, which is a sign pointing to deeper realities. Perhaps the most obvious is that the smoke rising or drifting toward the heavens is an image of the prayers of the faithful rising to Heaven. This calls to mind Psalm 141:2, “Let my prayer be incense before you: my uplifted hands an evening offering.”
Incense also purifies and sanctifies what it touches which is why the people are blessed with incense – it purifies and sanctifies us ritually before approaching the altar. Incense also helps to foster a sense of mystery and awe (almost otherworldly) because it reminds us that in the Mass Heaven kisses earth. Consider the fascination of a young child eagerly watching smoke drift from the thurible to the Heavens. In the same way that a child marvels at the smoke, we who are capable of seeing the deeper heavenly reality ought to marvel at these realities. The sweet scent also reminds us of the sweet-smelling presence of God in our midst. With incense we get a sense of the ambiance of Heaven as described in the Book of Revelation where St. John saw incense in the vision of Heaven. How fitting it is to use this sign revealed to us by the Word of God!
And finally the reverent use of incense truly adds solemnity and mystery to the Mass. By the sign of incense, the faithful get a real sense that something different, something remarkable, something truly Heavenly is taking place at each Mass. Incense helps us to acknowledge the reality of what is happening at the altar: a sacrificial offering; it reminds us of the burning of victims that were used in the Temple of Jerusalem, and it helps us to see how Christ’s sacrifice of His own body and blood is the ultimate sacrifice.
These are just some of the reasons we are using incense more often and why it is praiseworthy to do so.
Do you have a question about liturgy that you would like to have answered by the Liturgy Task Force? If so please submit it to Laura at Laura@st-bart.org with “Liturgical Question” in the subject line.
The Homebound & Nursing Home Ministry
The Homebound and Nursing Home Ministry needs more volunteers! Contact Sr. Lucy if you would like to help minister to those who cannot join us in person for Masses.
We STILL Need Committed Adorers!
We need committed adorers to sign up and show up to spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament each week. Please review these updated times when adorers are most needed, and contact the coordinator at stbartsadoration@icloud.com to sign up for a weekly hour of prayer in the chapel. (Times in bold red do not have anyone committed; times in red have the second-greatest need for committed adorers.)
Mondays 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM
Tuesdays 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM
Wednesdays 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM
Thursdays 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM
Fridays 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM
Thank you to all of our current adorers for your commitment to supporting our parish through your prayers, and thank you also to those who join them by signing up for a holy hour in response to this call!
Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, September 27, 2021
8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Willowfork Country Club
The Traveling Icons Are Back!
If you would like to have the Traveling Chalice or Holy Family Icon in your home for a week while you pray for vocations, check your calendar and sign up!
The August sign-up is full - hooray!
The English sign-ups for October and December are online at:
There are several spots still available!
We have just a few spots left in the 18-months-old class in our preschool for the 2021-2022 school year! Call us at 281-391-0993 for information and to begin registering your child.
Sign up for a weekly holy hour!
If you would like to be on the schedule for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, call 281-769-2002 or email stbartsadoration@icloud.com. See list above for times most in need of committed adorers.
Drop-ins are welcome in the chapel; you do not need to sign up to adore our Lord. All guests and visitors are asked to sign in on the iPad when entering the chapel.
Divine Mercy Prayer: Weekdays at 3:00 PM the Divine Mercy prayers are led out loud. On Fridays, Divine Mercy prayers are followed by the Stations of the Cross.
