January 14, 2022
Because He loved us first, we seek to do His will.
The second collection this weekend (January 15 & 16) is for the parish St. Vincent de Paul fund.
Weekly News
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church
Parish Family Prayers
The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, which is celebrated on January 3.
Christ's name is chosen in heaven, and the Angel Gabriel announces it when he informs the Blessed Virgin of the incarnation: "Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus". It is a name that has marvelous implications, for it means "Savior." The very name bespeaks the magnitude of His mission, His infinite love, a love that will cause Him to offer Himself up for us.
Let's start this 2022 offering our prayers to the Holy Name of Jesus.
Prayer to the Holy Name of Jesus
O good Jesus, according to Thy great mercy, have mercy on me. O most merciful Jesus, by that Precious Blood which Thou didst will to shed for sinners, I beseech Thee to wash away all my iniquities and to look graciously upon me, a poor and unworthy sinner, as I call upon Thy holy Name. Therefore, O Jesus, do Thou save me for Thy holy Name's sake. Amen.
Holiday: Office Closure
The parish office will be closed on Monday, January 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
There's no change to the liturgical schedule for the day: Confessions at 8:00-8:20 AM and Mass in English at 8:30 AM.
Gabriel Project
A crib will be set up in the narthex throughout January for donations of diapers (size 1/2/3), wipes, bath tubs, plastic bottles, bottle brushes, towels & washcloths, hats, pacifiers, teethers, crib sheets, receiving blankets, carseats, and strollers. Checks can be made out to St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with “Gabriel Project” in the memo. Thank you for your generosity. For more info, contact Cathie Lobpries at 713-304-3225.
Liturgical Ministry Trainings
The following trainings have been scheduled for January 2022. No sign-ups or pre-registration is necessary.
Altar Servers - For ALL new and current servers who did not attend in December 2021.
Saturday, January 15, 9:00 AM (revised start time) - 12:30 PM in the church. We'll have a break in the middle.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) - For ALL current EMHCs who did not attend in December 2021.
Friday, January 21, 7:00-9:00 PM in the church.
Lectors - For ALL current and new lectors who did not attend in December 2021.
Spanish: Friday, January 14, 7:00-9:00 PM in the church.
English: Saturday, January 22, 8:00-10:00 AM in the church.
Ushers - For ALL current and new ushers who did not attend in December 2021.
Friday, January 14, 7:00-9:00 PM - in the church
Altar Servers - For ALL new and current servers who did not attend in December 2021.
Saturday, January 15, 9:00 AM (revised start time) - 12:30 PM in the church. We'll have a break in the middle.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) - For ALL current EMHCs who did not attend in December 2021.
Friday, January 21, 7:00-9:00 PM in the church.
Lectors - For ALL current and new lectors who did not attend in December 2021.
Spanish: Friday, January 14, 7:00-9:00 PM in the church.
English: Saturday, January 22, 8:00-10:00 AM in the church.
Ushers - For ALL current and new ushers who did not attend in December 2021.
Friday, January 14, 7:00-9:00 PM - in the church
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES
Engaged, married, or seeking to understand more about Natural Family Planning? All are welcome to learn a method of family planning which is safe, effective, and in harmony with God's plan for marriage. NFP can be used either to postpone pregnancy, or to try to achieve pregnancy. This NFP class series consists of three sessions and will be held in the Family Life Center at St. Bartholomew on the following Saturdays from 4-6PM: January 15, February 5, and March 5. Cost: $80. Please contact Brian and Kesa Young for more information or to sign up for the class by calling (281) 624-8629. You can also visit https://ilovestellamaris.org/partnership-method for more information and a calendar of all courses offered.
Food Drive / Colecta de Alimentos
SVDP will be hosting its first food drive for 2022 in January. We’ll be distributing brown shopping bags at all the Masses this weekend, asking that you fill the bags with items needed for the food pantry. Food will be collected the weekend of January 22-23. We need your help in stocking the following items:
Non-Perishable Items:
Pasta Marinara Sauce
Canned Beans (Green, Kidney, Black, etc.) & Corn
Peanut Butter and Jelly (grape and strawberry)
Canned tuna and Soup
Pasta (any kind)
Rice (2lb bag)
Hygiene Items:
Shampoo and Bar Bath Soap
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Deodorant for men & women
Laundry Detergent (small packages)
Toilet Paper
Diapers (sizes 4, 5, & 6) and Baby Wipes
Thank you for your help!
Youth Faith Formation Reminders
CCE Holiday break: November 24 - January 19.
(Students in grades 1-8 return on January 19 and 20.)
Encounter (Confirmation Preparation) and Confirmation
Encounter 1 & 2 Students (grades 9 & 10) will attend the remaining mandatory sessions in the church: Feb. 6 & Mar. 6, 2022
For Encounter sessions, doors open at 6:20 PM. Class begins PROMPTLY at 6:30. Pick-up time is 7:45.
For Encounter sessions, doors open at 6:20 PM. Class begins PROMPTLY at 6:30. Pick-up time is 7:45.
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
St. Bartholomew Men’s Retreat 2022
Each year, the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center offers a retreat for the men of St. Bartholomew. The 2022 retreat will be held January 28-30, 2022. Register now at www.HolyNameRetreatCenter.com.
Pray with the Traveling Icons!
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 English sign-ups are online at:
Remember to pray for our seminarians!
Michael James Arienza
Ryan Berger
Luke Parmenter
Looking for a service opportunity?
The Social Concerns Committee is expanding the team! We work to address parish and community concerns by providing services, guidance, and support. Specific projects have included:
- Annual Christmas toy drives
- Financial Peace program
- Advent Family Social and Music
- Teen Movie Night
- Community Health Fair
For more information, send an email to srfortune@st-bart.org or call the parish office.
The St. Bartholomew
Grief Support Ministry offers:
Grief Support Group: first Monday of every month (excluding holidays) in the Parish Hall from 2:00-4:00pm.
Peer Support Luncheon: every third week of the month in Katy venues (contact/arrangements made via email or text).
GriefShare: A 13-week structured, Christian-based grief recovery program of semi-annual courses (spring and fall) as well as two stand-alone GriefShare presentations: Loss of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.
Visit the parish website for more info, or contact the office to get in touch with a member of the Ministry Team.
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.
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.
Children's Weekly Holy Hour: Fridays at 7:00 PM. The rosary is prayed aloud during this hour.
CANTATE DEO Children's Choir
invites your child to join us!
Cantate Deo choir is for children in 2nd-5th grade. We learn to read music and a little Latin, and we build strong singing skills. Most importantly, we help lead the singing in Mass about once a month. The choir meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM in Room 206 in the FLC.
