CHRIST OUR LIGHT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom
and cured every disease among the people."
CRISTO NUESTRA LUZ IGLESIA CATÓLICA
Archidiócesis de Galveston-Houston
XXIII Domingo Ordinario
"Jesús predicaba el Evangelio del Reino
y curaba las enfermedades y dolencias del pueblo."
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 35:4–7a The ears of those who are deaf will be cleared; and the tongue of those who are mute will sing.
Isaiah 35:4–7a The ears of those who are deaf will be cleared; and the tongue of those who are mute will sing.
Psalm 146 “Praise the Lord, my soul!”
James 2:1–5 Did not God choose the poor to be heirs of the kingdom?
Mark 7:31–37 He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.
Our God is a transformative God, bringing life to the wasteland and giving hope to people who appeared to be abandoned. Isaiah, the prophet and poet, spoke to a society that equated deficiency with sinfulness, prophesying that God would transform the deaf, the blind, the disabled, and the mute. Jesus does just that in the Gospel. In between, James calls us to change the way we judge strangers we encounter. Listening to today’s readings, note the transformations we witness.~ from Pastoral Patterns, fall 2021
Lecturas dominicales:
Lecturas dominicales:
Isaías 35, 4–7;
Salmo 145;
Santiago 2, 1–5;
Marcos 7, 31–37
Nuestro Dios es un Dios transformador, que da vida al páramo y esperanza al pueblo que parece estar abandonado. Isaías, profeta y poeta, le habló a una sociedad que equiparaba la deficiencia con el pecado y le profetizó que Dios transformaría al sordo, al ciego, a los discapacitados y a los mudos. Jesús hace precisamente eso en el Evangelio. Y entremedio, Santiago nos pide que cambiemos la forma en que juzgamos a los demás. Escuchemos las lecturas de hoy y que no nos pasen por alto las transformaciones que presenciamos. ~de las publicaciones de WLP Gia, Pastoral Patterns
Nuestro Dios es un Dios transformador, que da vida al páramo y esperanza al pueblo que parece estar abandonado. Isaías, profeta y poeta, le habló a una sociedad que equiparaba la deficiencia con el pecado y le profetizó que Dios transformaría al sordo, al ciego, a los discapacitados y a los mudos. Jesús hace precisamente eso en el Evangelio. Y entremedio, Santiago nos pide que cambiemos la forma en que juzgamos a los demás. Escuchemos las lecturas de hoy y que no nos pasen por alto las transformaciones que presenciamos. ~de las publicaciones de WLP Gia, Pastoral Patterns
Mass Intentions:
9/4 Nina Rotello
9/4 Nina Rotello
9/5 Benefactors of the Memorial Fund
9/5 Oziel Ramirez
9/6 No Mass
9/7 David Kulhanek
9/8 Smith Family, Living and Deceased
9/9 Sister Mary Blish, R.S.C.J.
9/9 Cristal Coronilla, Happy Birthday
9/10 Frank Malek
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.
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.
DSF UPDATE:
Parish Goal $25,000
Amount Received $14,202
Short $10,798
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference "Christ the Good Shepherd of Navasota and Anderson"
Next meeting: at Knights of Columbus Hall in Anderson, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
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 set for Sunday, September 26th.
Join us for the next bazaar meeting on Thursday, September 2, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Hall 510 Manley St.
Join us for the next bazaar meeting on Thursday, September 2, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Hall 510 Manley St.
UPDATE:
Please bring your Live Auction items to St. Patrick Hall as soon as possible so we can number them and have them available for online bidding. Also, please contact Carolyn Kitkoski at 936-825-1869 if you are providing perishable items such as cakes, pies, cookies, etc., so she can assign you a number.
VOLUNTEER Sign-up sheets are being placed in the Narthex of the church. Please sign up!
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Nuestro Bazar Anual de Bienvenida está programado para el domingo 26 de septiembre.
Únase a nosotros para la próxima reunión de bazar el jueves 2 de septiembre a las 7:00 p.m. en el salon de San Patricio 510 Manley St.
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Nuestro Bazar Anual de Bienvenida está programado para el domingo 26 de septiembre.
Únase a nosotros para la próxima reunión de bazar el jueves 2 de septiembre a las 7:00 p.m. en el salon de San Patricio 510 Manley St.
ACTUALIZAR:
Por favor traiga sus artículos de subasta en vivo a St. Patrick Hall lo antes posible para que podamos numerarlos y tenerlos disponibles para pujar en línea. Además, comuníquese con Carolyn Kitkoski al 936-825-1869 si está proporcionando artículos perecederos como pasteles, tartas, galletas, etc., para que ella pueda asignarle un número.
Por favor traiga sus artículos de subasta en vivo a St. Patrick Hall lo antes posible para que podamos numerarlos y tenerlos disponibles para pujar en línea. Además, comuníquese con Carolyn Kitkoski al 936-825-1869 si está proporcionando artículos perecederos como pasteles, tartas, galletas, etc., para que ella pueda asignarle un número.
VOLUNTARIO Se están colocando hojas de inscripción en el nártex de la iglesia. ¡Por favor regístrese!
Registration is now open for Religious Education Classes for 2021-2022. Classes begin September 12, 2021STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
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Las inscripciones ya están abiertas para las clases de educación religiosa para los años 2021-2022.Las clases comienzan el 12 de septiembre de 2021
Las estudiantes deben estar registradas antes del primer día de clase.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Religious Education office at 936-825-1869 or email- reboard@christourlight.org. ____________________________________________
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina de Educación Religiosa al 936-825-1869 o al correo electrónico: reboard@christourlight.org.
Become a Catechist! Get Involved-Share Your Faith, Creativity & Joy!
Catechists, Catechist Aides, Substitute Catechists volunteers are needed.
If you would like to volunteer to help teach CCE or be a teacher's assistant, please email Carolyn Katkoski at reboard@christourlight.org or contact her at 936-825-1869. We are looking for more volunteers to assist with this important ministry to our children.
¡Sea catequista! Envualvase¡Comparta su fe, creatividad y alegria!
Se necesitan catequistas, ayudantes de catequistas, catequistas suplentes voluntarios.
Si desea ser voluntario para ayudar a enseñar CCE o ser asistente de maestro, envíe un correo electrónico a Carolyn Katkoski a reboard@christourlight.org o comuníquese con ella al 936-825-1869. Estamos buscando más voluntarios para ayudar con este importante ministerio para nuestros niños.
Becoming Catholic
Would you like to be a part of a community in which you can explore the Catholic Church? Are you thinking of becoming Catholic? RCIA sessions start in September; for more information, please get in touch with Carolyn Katkoski soon.
Carolyn Katkoski |reboard@christourlight.org or 936-825-1869.
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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.
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.
Coming this Fall, 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
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
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.
