St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"God has called us through the Gospel
to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Sunday Readings:
Wisdom 2:12, 17–20 Let us condemn him to a shameful death.
Wisdom 2:12, 17–20 Let us condemn him to a shameful death.
Psalm 54 “The Lord upholds my life.” James 3:16—4:3 The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.
Mark 9:30–37 The Son of Man is to be handed over . . . Whoever wishes to be first will be the servant of all.
Today’s readings can be quite unpleasant. Envious instigators plot revenge against a righteous soul. James explains that greed and envy are at the root of the conflict between people. Jesus again warns his disciples that soon he will be handed over to men intent on killing him. But there is a loving Christian response to all this. Listening to today’s readings, note the difference selflessness can make. ~from Pastoral Patterns
Mass Intentions:
9/18 In Honor of Gerald & Katherine Schroder's 50th wedding anniversary
9/19 Deacon Anton & Geneva Sicinski; Daniel Sicinski; & Deaven Szymanski
9/20 No Mass
9/21 No Mass
9/19 Deacon Anton & Geneva Sicinski; Daniel Sicinski; & Deaven Szymanski
9/20 No Mass
9/21 No Mass
9/22 Stella Bronikowski Holt
9/23 No Mass
9/24 Alex Kimich Sr.; Ralph Spradlin; Alex & Shirley Kosteck
9/23 No Mass
9/24 Alex Kimich Sr.; Ralph Spradlin; Alex & Shirley Kosteck
Diocesan Services Fund 2021 (DSF)
“Walk in the Light of Christ”
“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 Hall in Navasota, Saturday, October 2, 2021, following the First Saturday Mass at Christ Our Light.
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.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.
PARISH CLEANUP DAY, ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Everyone is invited to help clean up the church property and help out with minor maintenance around the campus. Please bring your family to volunteer. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Thank you in advance for your support!
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
"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.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 6, 2021
A Women's Retreat on Prayer following 9:00 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. at Christ Our Light Church.
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Sherri C. Southers is a certified Spiritual Director, graduating from the SDI program at the Cenacle Retreat House in Houston, Texas. She has11 years of experience listening to individuals on a one-to-one basis, helping them develop and grow in their relationship with God. She was instrumental in the implementation of a Bible Study program within her home parish. She is an author of 2 spiritual books – A Journey of a New Person, Harden not Your Heart, and Companions? Is It Asking Too Much? She has given spiritual reflections, retreats and has been involved in the ACTS movement.
A Women's Retreat on Prayer following 9:00 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. at Christ Our Light Church.
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Sherri C. Southers is a certified Spiritual Director, graduating from the SDI program at the Cenacle Retreat House in Houston, Texas. She has11 years of experience listening to individuals on a one-to-one basis, helping them develop and grow in their relationship with God. She was instrumental in the implementation of a Bible Study program within her home parish. She is an author of 2 spiritual books – A Journey of a New Person, Harden not Your Heart, and Companions? Is It Asking Too Much? She has given spiritual reflections, retreats and has been involved in the ACTS movement.
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 more information, please get in touch with Carol in the parish office at 936-873-2291.
UPDATES:
- Grocery Both 2ndcollection weekend of September 18-19, 2021
- Need toys for Toy booth
- Need Restaurant Gift cards $10 min value
- Preselling Dinner plates after Mass.
- Preselling t-shirts
- Ladies of the parish, we are requesting homemade cookies, cakes, and pies for the day of the bazaar, which may be dropped off the morning of the bazaar.
- Everyone is welcome on bazaar workdays starting September 25, October 2, and 9, 2021, at 8:30 am.
- St Stan Homemade Coleslaw prep day on Friday, October 8, starting at 6 pm, volunteers needed
Questions, please call David Borski at 832-530-9173 or Carol in the church office at 936-873-2291
Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
On Facebook: St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church Anderson, TX@ststanislaus.archgh
