Bread of Life This Sunday we finish the Bread of Life series from the

CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
Bread of Life
This Sunday we finish the Bread of Life series from the
Gospel of St. John. For the past several weeks those who
have been preaching have been spending considerable time
in their homilies elaborating on the Blessed Sacrament—
the Body and Blood of Christ. I want to encourage you all
to continue to deepen your understanding of our Church’s
theology of holy Communion and its importance in our
lives as well as how we are called, by virtue of receiving
the Body and Blood of Christ, to be in the world.
I wish to sincerely invite you to arrive in time for the
beginning of Mass and to stay until the end of the last song.
Why wouldn’t you want to receive from the Lord our God
all of the grace and blessings He has for you. Why would
you want to miss even a single bit? And then bring that out
with you as you leave the church into the parking lot and
out into your world.
Parish Surveys
I would like to express my gratitude to you, again, for
taking time to fill out the parish surveys if you were here
and you filled one out last weekend. If you were not here
AND you have not filled out a parish survey, I REALLY
would like for you to take a few minutes and complete it.
This is about OUR common future and what our physical
campus as well as the pastoral vision for Christ the Good
Shepherd will be for the next 10-20 years. If you have a
family with young children, PLEASE fill out the survey.
Everyone, EVERYONE is invited to participate. You can
get copies from our parish web site or from the receptionist.
Pastoral Council
THIS TUESDAY, August 25 at 7 p.m. we will be
offering an information night about what a Pastoral Council
is. (Some may know this as a Parish Council). I am hoping
for a good showing of people from a cross section of our
parish. I would like for the entire parish to be represented.
All of the various ethnicities, ages, needs, etc.
St. Augustine and St. Monica
On Friday, August 28 we celebrate the feast of St.
Augustine. He is one of the great preachers and teachers of
our faith and died on 28 August 430. His book called
Confessions is a wonderful book even today. It chronicles
his life story, in particular his conversion from a pretty
worldly young man to hearing the voice of God. The
specific verse of the Bible that called out to him is: “...let us
conduct ourselves properly as in the day… put on the Lord
Jesus Christ, and make no provisions for the desires of the
flesh” (Romans 13:13-14). His mother, St. Monica’s feast
day is the previous day, Thursday, August 27. She is a
wonderful example of persevering in prayer. She was
so very concerned for her son Augustine, and prayed
for him constantly without tiring. She never gave up.
She is a great friend to mothers and parents whose
children have wandered a bit from the Christian path.
Christ the Good Shepherd come to our aid.
Fr. James Burkart, Pastor
jburkart@cgsccdogh.org
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August 23, 2015
23 de Agosto de 2015
Pan de vida
Este domingo terminamos la serie del Pan de Vida desde el
Evangelio de San Juan. Durante las últimas semanas quienes
han estado predicando, han tomado un tiempo considerable en
elaborar sus homilías sobre el Santísimo Sacramento — el
cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo. Quiero animar a todos ustedes a
seguir profundizando su entendimiento de la teología de nuestra
iglesia de la Sagrada Comunión y su importancia en nuestras
vidas, así como somos llamados, en virtud de recibir el cuerpo y
sangre de Cristo para llevarlo al mundo.
Deseo sinceramente invitarle a llegar a tiempo para el comienzo
de la Misa y quedarse hasta el final de la última canción. ¿Por
qué no quiere recibir de parte del Señor nuestro Dios la gracia y
las bendiciones que él tiene para usted? ¿Por qué querría
perdérselo? Y llevarlo con usted al salir de la Iglesia hacia el
estacionamiento y al mundo.
Encuestas de la Parroquia
Quisiera expresar mi gratitud a usted una vez más por tomar
el tiempo en llenar la encuesta para la parroquia este pasado fin
de semana. Si usted no estaba aquí y no han llenado la encuesta
parroquial, en verdad le invito que tome unos minutos para
completarla. Este cuestionario es sobre nuestro futuro en común,
en cómo será físicamente nuestro campus y la visión pastoral de
Christ the Good Shepherd para los próximos 10 a 20 años. Si
usted tiene una familia con niños pequeños, POR FAVOR
complete la encuesta. Todos, todos, están invitados a participar.
Puede obtener copias en la página web o en la recepción
parroquial.
Consejo Pastoral
Este martes 25 de agosto a las 7pm estaremos ofreciendo
una noche de información acerca de lo que es un Concilio
Pastoral. (Algunos saben que es un Consejo parroquial).Tengo la
esperanza de una buena participación de personas de toda
nuestra parroquia. Me gustaría que toda la parroquia este bien
representada. De diversas etnias, edades, necesidades, etc.
San Agustín y Santa Mónica
El viernes 28 de agosto celebramos la fiesta de San Agustín.
Él es uno de los grandes predicadores y maestros de nuestra fe
murió el 28 de agosto en el año 430. Su libro titulado confesiones
es un libro maravilloso hasta el día de hoy. Narra la historia de su
vida, en particular su conversión de un hombre joven bastante
mundano para oír la voz de Dios. Un versículo en especifico de
la Biblia que sintió el llamado es: " comportémonos correctamente
durante el día… en el Señor Jesucristo, y no por los deseos de la
carne" (Romanos 13:13 ). Su madre, santa Mónica la fiesta es el
día anterior, el jueves, 27 de agosto. Ella es un ejemplo
maravilloso de perseverar en la oración. Ella estaba tan
preocupada por su hijo, San Agustín que rezaba por él
constantemente, sin cesar. Ella nunca se rindió. Ella es
una gran intercesora de los padres cuyos hijos han
cambiado un poco sus caminos cristianos.
Cristo el buen pastor, ven a nuestra ayuda,
Padre James Burkart, Pastor
jburkart@cgsccdogh.org
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
21° DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community
18511 Klein Church Road / Spring, Texas 77379 / 281-376-6831
www.cgsccdogh.org
Archdiocese of Galveston—Houston
Welcome to Our Parish family!
¡Bienvenido! a nuestra familia parroquial
Please pick up a registration form in the Narthex or brochure rack at the Front Desk, fill it out and
receive your Welcome Packet from the receptionist.
Por favor recoja un formulario de inscripción en el Nártex o estante de folletos en la Recepción,
llénelo y reciba su Paquete de Bienvenida del recepcionista.
Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings
Intenciones de la misa y Lecturas de las Escrituras
Mon/Lun, August 24
12 Noon
Holy Souls
Rv 21:9-14 | Ps 145: 10-13, 17-18 | Jn 1:45-51
Tues/Mar, August 25
7:00 am
Giovanni Bonfa †
1Thes 2:1-8 | Ps 139:1-3, 4-6 | Mt 23:23-26
Wed/Mie, August 26
9:00 am
Domenique Vitucci †
1Thes 3:7-13 | Ps 139:7-12 | Mt 23:27-32
Thur/Jue, August 27
7:00 pm
Nick Spinks †
1Thes 3:7-13 | Ps 90:3-5, 12-14, 17 | Mt 24:42-51
Fri/Vie, August 28
9:00 am
Laura Blanco
1Thes 4:1-8 | Ps 97:1, 2, 5-6, 10-12 | Mt 25:1-13
Sat/Sab, August 29
8:30 am
5:30 pm
Holy Souls
Barry Chachere †
1Thes 4:9-11 | Ps 98:1, 7-9 | Mk 6:17-29
Normita Bautista †
Regis Ferrere †
Teresa De Jesus Ochoa †
People of the Parish
Rosa Mendoza †
Dt 4:1-2, 6-8 | Ps 15:2-5 | Jas 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 | Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 2123
Sun/Dom, August 30
En Español
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:45 am
12:30 pm
2:00 pm
For the weekend of / Para el fin de semana Aug. 1st & 2nd
Weekly Contribution / Contribución seminal
$ 41,900.
Weekly Budgeted / Presupuesto semanal
$ 37,087.
Over (Under) / Sobre (Bajo)
$ 4,813.
Infirm Priests Collection
$ 5,338.
FaithDirect—Parish eGiving / eGiving de la parroquia
Number of Participants / Número de participantes
204
Sign up today for Regular Enrollment!
¡Inscribase en línea hoy!
www.faithdirect.net CGS code is TX665
Diocesan Services Fund / Fondos de Servicios Diocesanos
2015 Parish Goal / 2015 Meta Parroquia
$243,000.
Pledged to date / Comprometidos hasta fecha
$246,655.
Total Amount Paid / Cantidad Total Pagada
$213,149.
Amount still owed / Cantidad total que se debe
$ 29,851.
Number of Participants / Número de participantes
476
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
¡Gracias por su apoyo y generosidad!
Together, let us pray for the needs of our
brothers and sisters, for those in the military, and
those we hold in our hearts.
Juntos, oremos por las necesidades de nuestros
hermanos y hermanas, para los militares y los que
guardamos en nuestro corazón.
Will Molina, Colby Vossler, Harriet Rathe, Brian Waldrop, Rita
Doyle, Peter Mulholland, Carol LaBonte, Susie Sladecek, Katia
Pearson, Mary Corleen Kehoe, Jr., James Morton, Elaine Hintzel,
Jay Ballard, Joe Johnson, Lucille Isam, Elvis Ray Isam, Dorothy
Martinez, Patty White, Bob & Kathie Binkle, Fr. John Upton
 Jesus Lara, father of Marcelo Lara
 David Phillip Hall, brother of Marianne White
Reconciliation/Reconciliación

Thursday, 6pm-6:45pm and Saturday, 4pm-5pm in the Chapel or by
appointment.

Jueves, 6pm-6:45pm y Sábado, 4pm-5pm en la capilla o pedir cita
con el sacerdote.
Infant Baptism/Bautizo de Infantes

Registration/Information in English is held on the third Tuesday of
each month at 7:30 p.m.

Inscripciones y Junta de orientación para bautizos, son el Segundo
sábado del mes a las 10:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Marriage/Sacramento de Matrimonio

Couples wishing to prepare and/or marry here must attend a
Marriage Orientation held the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm.

Hable con el Diacono Alberto Patetta por lo menos seis meses
antes de la boda para arreglar la preparación pre-matrimonial.
Anointing of the Sick/Sacramento de Unción de Enfermos

Call the parish office 281-376-6831

Llame a la oficina parroquial 281-376-6831
Homebound Ministry/Sacramento de Comunión para Enfermos

If you have a loved one who is homebound or lives in a health or
nursing facility and is in need of receiving Holy Communion, please
call the Parish office at 281-376-6831

Si usted tiene un ser querido en casa que no puede salir o vive en
un centro de salud o de enfermería y está en la necesidad de recibir
la Sagrada Comunión, por favor llame a la oficina Parroquial at
281-376-6831
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Are you interested in the Catholic Faith? Are you an adult who
has never been baptized? Let’s talk about the Catholic faith and
the sacraments of the Church. The informal inquiry sessions for
adults are ongoing every Monday night 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in
the PAC Bride’s Room. These sessions are also for adults
baptized in another Christian denomination who are now
interested in the Catholic Faith. Please call for an appointment or
drop by any Monday night. I look forward to meeting you!
Gloria Scoyola 281-376-6831 or gloria.scoyola@cgsccdogh.org
August 23, 2015
23 de Agosto de 2015
RICA: Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos
El RICA es el proceso por el cual los adultos, mayores de 18 años,
que tienen interés en ser Católicos entran en nuestra fe. Si nunca
recibiste el bautizo o si fuiste bautizado en otra fe cristiana, por
favor llámame para platicar del proceso que necesitas para recibir
los sacramentos de la Iglesia Católica. Este proceso es también
para los adultos que fueron bautizados Católicos pero que nunca
recibieron la doctrina y que no han recibido los sacramentos de la
Primera Comunión y la Confirmación. Comuníquese con Gloria
Scoyola:l 281-376-6831 ext 342 o gloria.scoyola@cgsccdogh.org
Come and Join Us
Bible Adventures
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
September thru May
BIBLE ADVENTURES is for children age 3 years of
age as of September 1st of the current school year
and MUST be able to attend to their bathroom needs
independently.
This program offers your child an opportunity to
develop a love for their Catholic faith through
scripture, children’s bible stories, story books, videos,
dramatization, puppeteering, and music. The
activities, designed to add excitement and enrichment,
include games, finger plays, songs, action verses,
crafts, and more.
Open House: September 2 (10 am to 12 pm)
Registration is open for the 2015-2016 school year!
Early Childhood Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Adventures in Literature
Wednesdays, 9:00am-1:00pm.
Please call Sandy at 281-376-6831 ext. 326.
Serra Club Program Meeting
Junior High Youth Group
Grupo de Jóvenes Adolescentes
Thursday, August 23rd
Soccer Night!
High School Youth Group
Wednesday, August 26th
There is a great
need for more greeters
for every Mass time,
therefore we will be
having a training
session for greeters:
Monday August 24 from 7:00 PM to
9:30 PM.
Save the date….September 11th
Casino Night in the large hall,
Everyone Welcome!!!
FUN ***Games, food, drinks, prizes***FUN
Benefiting ACTS. More details to come.
Wednesday, August 26th at 7:15 p.m.
Rooms B207 & B209
Guest Speaker: Sister Roselle Haas
Everyone is invited
If you have any questions please contact
Candice Tyrrell at 281-639-4859
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August 30th
8:30AM -2:30PM
Large Hall,
www.giveblood.org
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
21° DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Farewell to Deacon Pat Hancock
Join us at a farewell reception for Deacon Pat in the Large Hall after the 12:30 p.m. Mass
Today. After many years here serving the community of Christ the Good Shepherd, Deacon Pat
Hancock has been reassigned to minister at St. Anne parish in Tomball, Texas. We all wish to
thank him for his many years of service here and for his pastoral care to so many.
Despedida al Diácono Pat Hancock
Acompáñenos hoy en una recepción de despedida para el Diácono Pat en el salón parroquial
después de la misa de 12:30pm. Después de muchos años sirviendo aquí a la comunidad de
Christ the Good Shepherd, El Diácono Pat Hancock ha sido reasignado como Ministro en la
parroquia de St. Anne en Tomball, Texas. Todos queremos darle las gracias por sus muchos años
de servicio y cuidado pastoral a tantos.
Awake from your slumber ARISE from your sleep
Do you want to help build the City of God?
ARISE Together in Christ is a parish-centered process of spiritual
renewal that enables people to deepen their faith, develop a closer
relationship with Christ and grow in community. It emphasizes
people living in good relationship with one another, as they make
concrete applications of the gospel to their life situations
Contact Lorelei Guerin @ 281-468-2393
allenlorelei@sbcglobal.net
Sign-Up Weekend
September 12/13 At All Masses
“Take heart; ARISE; He is calling you!”
Despierta de tu sueño LEVANTATE de tu descanso
¿Quieres ayudar a construir el Pueblo de Dios?
LEVANTATE, Unámonos en Cristo es un programa parroquial
para la renovación espiritual en el cual somos capacitados para
profundizar nuestra fe, mantener una relación con Cristo más
cercana y crecer en comunidad. Pone énfasis en la necesidad de
vivir en buena relación el uno con el otro para aplicar el evangelio
en cada situación de nuestras vidas.
Póngase en contacto con
Gloria Scoyola @ 281-376-6831 ext 342
gloria.scoyola@cgsccdogh.org
Inscribase este fin de semana
12 y 13 de septiembre
en todas las Misas
“¡Vamos, Levántate; que te está llamando!”
Mk 10:49
Mk 10:49
CGS will host IHN families with children
from Aug. 30-Sept. 6, 2015. We will
provide shelter, food, and hospitality to
these families in transitional housing
program. There are various ways you
can help. Please contact Mary Anne D.
Oulvey 281-537-1247 or e-mail
devadassmaryanne@gmail.com
IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network) is a transitional housing
program serving families without homes in our community. IHN
is a partnership with 17 churches in this area and Northwest
assistance Ministries (NAM).
Are you grieving the
loss of a loved one?
Don’t do it alone.
Be with others who
understand what you are feeling. Join GriefShare
support group on Tuesday evenings, 7pm - 9pm,
room B208. Our fall session starts August 18th.
View a 2 minute GriefShare video on our website
www.cgsccdogh.org
To register contact Jean Sanfelippo or Jim Grose at
832-698-2783.
CGS 55 PLUS ACTIVITIES TO WATCH FOR IN THE COMING MONTHS:
Sept. 5
SEPT. 17
October 3
October 14
October 17
GENERAL MEETING - SOCIAL BEGINS AT 10:00 AM IN THE LARGE HALL
Ship Channel Boat Tour; tour of San Jacinto Monument with lunch at the Monument Inn. The cost of the trip is
$16.00 with lunch on your own. The bus will leave at 8:45a.m. and return around 5:00 p.m.
GENERAL MEETING – SOCIAL BEGINS AT 10:00 AM IN THE LARGE HALL
Budweiser Brewery Tour. More info TBA.
FALL FESTIVAL - Plan to donate Baked Goods – cookies, pies, cakes. Your time is needed to work the Baked Goods
booth. PLEASE PLAN TO VOLUNTEER AN HOUR OR TWO. Loretta Kasowski and Winnie Nixon are Co-chairpersons for
the 55 Plus Baked Sales booth.
CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SPRING, TEXAS
THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH
ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA
Sun / Dom, August 23 KC PANCAKE BREAKFAST
RCIA Sessions
9:00 a.m.
Deacon Pat Hancock Reception
1:30 p.m.
High School/College Musicians
5:30 p.m.
Mon / Lun, August 24
Greeters Training
RCIA Inquiry
El Pan de Vida
Ensayo del Grupo de Oracion
Grupo de Sanacion
Tues / Mar, August 25
ECP Staff Development
Handbell Choir Practice
Graduaciones de Crecimiento
GriefShare
Reunion de Servidores del Grupo de Oracion
Infant Baptism Session III-English
Pastoral Council Discernment
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Wed / Mie, August 26
Regnum Christi
ECP Staff Development
CGS 55 Plus Board Meeting
High School Youth Night “Da Vine”
The Earthen Vessels Prayer Group
Serra Club Program Meeting
Choir Practice
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7: 00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Thur/Jue, August 27
ECP Staff Development
Marriage Support Group
Arise Training
Jr. High Youth Night “Be Light”
Nuestra Fe Catolica
Grupo de Oración “El Rebaño”
Spanish Choir
9:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Fri / Vie, August 28
Discipulos en Accion
TOV “Adultos”
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sat / Sab, August 29
TOV Segundo Semestre
K of C Fund Raiser Dinner “Play Ground”
Sun / Dom, August 30
BLOOD DRIVE
RCIA
IHN
High School/College Musicians
Fall Book Study
Begins
Thursday, September 10, 2015
10 am to 11:30 am
We will be reading, “The Feasts”
by Cardinal Donald Wuerl and
Mike Aquilina
To register call Fran Horgan
281-257-0442
Book Cost: $15
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4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
August 23, 2015
23 de Agosto de 2015
Rock Solid Marriage Potluck Dinner
September 18th, 2015 6:30 - 8:30pm
At Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Deacon Pat Hancock and his wife Chrys will be speaking
For more information email:
livingthecovenant@gmail.com
Childcare available by reservation only: contact
Sandy Krzes 281-376-6831 ext: 326 or
sandy.krzes@cgsccdogh.org
Matrimonio sólido como Roca
presenta:
Cena de compartir (Potluck) con el
Presentador
El 18 de septiembre del 2015
Aquí en Christ the Good Shepherd
Presentador es el Diacono Pat Hancock
Para más información comunícate por correo electrónico
livingthecovenant@gmail.com
Thank you to
the youth of
the parish that
assisted with
our
August
Gathering
Place.
The
theme
was
Good-bye to
Summer and
we spent the day playing games, exercising with bells, and the four
year old class taught us to hula. We ended the day with root-beer
floats. Those that assisted were: Taylor & Morgan Stephenson,
Sidney Molina, Rebecca Rodriguez, Erick Diaz, Eric Hernandez,
Rudy Barrera, Jenaro Jacobo, Sophia & Andrea Aranda and Cindy
Hernandez. A special thanks to Father Desy for serenading us with
a song. The Gathering Place meets the first Thursday of the month
and offers respite care to caregivers that are caring for loved ones
at home that are suffering with
memory loss. For more information call
Jan in the church office.
Our baby bottle fund
raiser that started
Mother’s Day and
ended on Father’s
Day collected $11,277.62. We continued to receive
the bottles long after Father’s Day and some
parishioner’s brought their bottles back, emptied them, and took
them home to refill. A heartfelt thank you for your generosity to
support Shepherd’s Tent and Birthright who will benefit from this
collection, both of these programs help pregnant moms and those
in crisis during their pregnancy.