CHRIST OUR LIGHT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Your word, O Lord, is truth;
consecrate us in the truth."
CRISTO NUESTRA LUZ IGLESIA CATÓLICA
Archidiócesis de Galveston-Houston
XXVI Domingo Ordinario
"Tu palabra, Señor, es la verdad;
santifícanos en la verdad."
Sunday Readings:
Numbers 11:25–29 Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!
Numbers 11:25–29 Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!
Psalm 19 “The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.”
James 5:1–6 Your wealth has rotted away.
Mark 9:38–43, 45, 47–48 Whoever is not against us is for us. If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.
Joshua stands ready to condemn those who prophesy without God’s authority, but Moses praises God’s generous gift of the spirit, no matter on whom it might come to rest. Jesus similarly tells John that anyone doing mighty deeds in his name should be welcomed. May the Holy Spirit, bestowed on us in baptism, lead us to speak and do great things. ~ from Pastoral Patterns, fall 2021
Lecturas dominicales:
Joshua stands ready to condemn those who prophesy without God’s authority, but Moses praises God’s generous gift of the spirit, no matter on whom it might come to rest. Jesus similarly tells John that anyone doing mighty deeds in his name should be welcomed. May the Holy Spirit, bestowed on us in baptism, lead us to speak and do great things. ~ from Pastoral Patterns, fall 2021
Lecturas dominicales:
Números 11, 25–29; Salmo 18; Santiago 5, 1–6; Marcos 9, 38–43. 45. 47–48
Josué está listo para condenar a los que profetizan sin la autoridad de Dios, pero Moisés alaba a Dios por el don generoso del espíritu, sin importar sobre quién se pose. De manera similar Jesús le dice a Juan que toda persona que hiciese milagros en su nombre debería ser aceptada. Que el Espíritu Santo que se nos dio en el Bautismo nos conduzca a hacer y a decir grandes cosas.~de las publicaciones de WLP Gia, Pastoral Patterns
Mass Intentions:
9/25 James & Mary Scarmardo
9/26 People of the Parish
9/26 Martin Ruiz Jr.
9/27 No Mass
9/28 Margarita Cervantes
9/29 Special Intention
9/30 In Thanksgiving for rain
9/30 Oziel Ramirez
10/1 Spanish Legion of Mary, Living & Deceased
RECORDATORIO: La misa en español será a las 10:00 a.m. del domingo 26 de septiembre de 2021. No habrá 1:00 p.m. Misa.
Disfrute del bazar después de la Misa.
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.
“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 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.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesdays, following 8:30 a.m. Mass until 9:00 p.m. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed again on Thursdays, following 8:30 a.m. Mass until 5:45 p.m. and Fridays, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass until 9:00 p.m.
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Horario de adoración: miércoles, después de la misa de las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m. El Santísimo Sacramento estará expuesto nuevamente los jueves, después de la Misa de las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 5:45 p.m. y viernes, después de la misa de las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m.
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Horario de adoración: miércoles, después de la misa de las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m. El Santísimo Sacramento estará expuesto nuevamente los jueves, después de la Misa de las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 5:45 p.m. y viernes, después de la misa de las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m.
Our annual homecoming bazaar is Sunday, September 26th.
UPDATE:
- Baked items such as Cakes, pies, brownies, etc., for the cake booth and lunch desserts may be dropped off at the church on Saturday, September 25th, after 9:00 a.m.
- Donate a table or chairs for the church bazaar
- If donating Silent Auction item(s), please bring on Saturday, September 25th or Sunday, September 26th.
- We need plants in the plant booth. You may drop off plants in the Narthex of the church on Saturday after 9:00 a.m. or bring them on Sunday.
Thank you to Kathy Baldabino and the bazaar committee for their hard work planning this year's homecoming bazaar. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors for the generosity of your time, talent, and or treasure. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for barbequing our delicious meals. ~Fr. Eli
May we be blessed with beautiful weather and a fun-filled day of fellowship and good food, and games!
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Nuestro bazar anual de bienvenida es el domingo 26 de septiembre.
ACTUALIZAR:
Los artículos horneados como pasteles, tartas, brownies, etc., para el puesto de pasteles y los postres del almuerzo se pueden dejar en la iglesia el sábado 25 de septiembre después de las 9:00 a.m.
Dona una mesa o sillas para el bazar de la iglesia
Si dona artículos de la subasta silenciosa, tráigalo el sábado 25 de septiembre o el domingo 26 de septiembre.
Necesitamos plantas en la caseta de la planta. Puede dejar las plantas en el nártex de la iglesia el sábado después de las 9:00 a.m. o traerlas el domingo.
Gracias a Kathy Baldabino y al comité del bazar por su arduo trabajo en la planificación del bazar de bienvenida de este año. Gracias a todos los voluntarios y donantes por la generosidad de su tiempo, talento o tesoro. Gracias a los Caballeros de Colón por asar a la parrilla nuestras deliciosas comidas.~P. Elias
¡Que seamos bendecidos con un clima hermoso y un día lleno de diversión de compañerismo, buena comida y juegos!
What is RCIA?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is how people question, search and inquire into the Catholic faith. It is a journey that leads many to seek full membership in our Church. For others, this journey may not lead to full membership. Either way, all are welcome to come and see, ask questions, and look more deeply.
Who is the RCIA for?
Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church. Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited to the ancient celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church.
What happens in RCIA?
RCIA is a Journey, a process that proceeds over weeks and months. It has several steps:
- Pre-Catechumenate
- Catechumenate
- Rite of Election
- Sacraments of Initiation
- Mystagogy
If you are interested or know someone, please contact Samuel Pry, RCIA Coordinator, at 936-825-3597 or spry@embarqmail.com.
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Convertirse en católico
¿Le gustaría ser parte de una comunidad en la que pueda explorar la Iglesia Católica? ¿Estás pensando en convertirte en católico? Las sesiones de RICA comienzan en septiembre; Para obtener más información, comuníquese pronto con Carolyn Katkoski.
¿Le gustaría ser parte de una comunidad en la que pueda explorar la Iglesia Católica? ¿Estás pensando en convertirte en católico? Las sesiones de RICA comienzan en septiembre; Para obtener más información, comuníquese pronto con Carolyn Katkoski.
Carolyn Katkoski |reboard@christourlight.org or 936-825-1869.
"Men, do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you..."
-Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix
-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.
I encourage the men of our parish to attend That Man is You! It's a wonderful opportunity to meet new parishioners and grow deeper in your walk with the Lord and be a better man to lead your family in these challenging times we are living in today. ~Fr. Eli
Please join us for an eight-week study program- Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, A Quick Journey Through the Bible.
Date: Mondays until November 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in St. Patrick Hall
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
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.
