22800 Aldine-Westfield Rd., Spring, TX 77373 Office 281-353-5053 * Fax 281-355-8847

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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS:

Altar Society: (Theresa Avila) ……………………………………….tavila@stjta.com Boy Scouts Troop #355, Cub Scouts, American Heritage Girls: (Paul Hall) ………………………………………………………..ezproducts@sbcglobal.net Catholic Daughters of the Americas: (Cindy Giacona)………………………………………………………cgiacona@sbcglobal.net Couples for Christ/FFL: (John Blaser)…………..johnjohanna08@yahoo.com El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Group: (Joyce Ramos)…….jpsalm91@yahoo.com Family Fun Night: (Eric Wilbourn)………………...stjamesffn@gmail.com Grupo de Oración: (Trini Villafaña)……………..mariaa20.99@gmail.com Knights of Columbus #6557: (Jose Ruvalcaba)….joseruval@yahoo.com Parish Council: (Pam Schultz)………………………Pam.Schultz@anadarko.com Spring mers: (Carolyn Vercher)……………………………...vercherc@yahoo.com

PARISH INFORMATION NEWCOMERS: A warm welcome to you. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you would like to become a regis-tered member of our parish family, please pick up a registra on form locate on either side of the doors. If you wish, you may stop the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org We will be hap-py to assist you in any way. INFANT BAPTISM: We are excited about you having your baby bap-

zed here at St. James. For informa on concerning Bap sm, please contact the parish office or please visit our website at STJTA.org ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The church is here for you in mes of sickness. If you wish to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick, please con-tact the parish office or see the priest or one of the deacons before or a er mass. He will be glad to assist you. MARRIAGE: Congratula ons on your upcoming marriage. The church wishes to assist you in preparing for this important sacrament. Couples should contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date so that we can adequately prepare you to receive this sacrament or please visit our website at STJTA.org RCIA: The church welcomes you as a son or daughter. We hope that you find a home with us here at St. James. If you are interested in becoming Catholic and learning about our faith, please speak to the priest or one of our deacons. You may also wish to visit our website at STJTA.org It is our pleasure and privilege to assist you on your journey of faith.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THOSE WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS

Ifyouoramemberofyourfamilyexperiencesillnessorinjurycalltheparishof iceat281-353-5053andwewilladdthatnametotheprayerlistintheBulletin.Wewillprayeverydayforthoseontheprayerlist.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Misa en español) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. First Friday of each month: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Second Friday of each month (en Español) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

CLERGY Rev. Charles J. Samperi, Pastor Ext. 117 csamperi@stjta.com Deacon Ray Oden, Administrator Ext. 111 dcnray@stjta.com Deacon Alfonso Chicas Ext. 113 dcnalfonso@stjta.com Deacon Paul Pinon Ext. 119 dcnpaul@stjta.com Deacon Rene Ramon Ext. 115 dcnramon@stjta.com Deacon Art Zepeda, Retired Ext. 118 dcnart@stjta.com

STAFF Brian O’Neill Ext. 123 Music Ministry Coordinator Chela Mescia, Secretary Ext. 125 cmescia@stjta.com Cathy Uvalle, Secretary Ext. 120 cuvalle@stjta.com

Maricela & Jonathan Mondragon, Alex Osornio, Terry Dvorak, Florine Gates, Kassi Fre , Chrystal Fejeran, Victoria Hernandez, Irvin Woodard, Jose Guadalupe Banda, Bonnie Cas lle, Marrujo Family, Nicole Mescia, Clo lde Gu rrrez, Alberto Crea-do, Solomon Alam, Ramona Trevino, Malena Trevino, Gilberto Lopez, Hannah Henry, Geoffrey Wiggins, Laura Lopez, Cecilia Bartkowiak, Abe-lina Vidaurri, Louis Alva, Gerard Mokry, Susan Vartanian, Gloria Smith, Joseph Gallagher, Julian Garza, Alice Johnson, Owen Johnson, Luis Moreno, Gina Kohlschmidt, Sr. Cecilia Rodriguez SSCJ, Tony Rodriguez, Dale Casper, Frank Hvizdos, Bob Schultz, Raquel Ragan, Keresa Richard-son, Ray & Deborah Wehner, Rich & Deanna Spencer, Todd Schultz, Carl Wrobel, Laura Lopez, Andrew Contreras, Jessie Green. BULLETIN REQUESTS

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MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 Mary, the Mother of God

NM 6:22-27; PS 67:2-3, 5,6, 8; GAL 4:4-7; LK 2:16-21 7:30 a.m. Mass - Bob Hovanec + 9:00 a.m. Mass - Alice Borski + 11:00 a.m. Mass - Pro Populo 1:00 p.m. Misa - Jose Marie Afoutou + ______________________________________

MONDAY, JANUARY 2 Memorial of Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory

Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 1JN 2:22-28; PS 98:1-4; JN 1:19-28

*** PARISH OFFICE CLOSED*** ***NO ADORATION***

________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

Christmas Weekday 1JN 2:29-3:6; PS 98:1, 3-6; JN 1:29-34

7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Ray & Deborah Wehner 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Spring mers ________________________________________________________

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious

1JN 3:7-10; PS 98:1, 7-8, 9; JN 1:35-42 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Int. Rick & Deanna Spencer 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Springmers 11:30 a.m. Rosary Makers (St. James Room) 6:30 p.m. Reconcilia on (Confessions) _____________________________________

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop

1JN 3:11-21; PS 100:1B-5; JN 1:43-51 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - Lindsey Ramos + 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Springmers _________________________________________________________

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Christmas Weekday

1JN 5:5-13; PS 147:12-15, 19-20; MK 1:7-11 7:30 a.m. Rosary 8:00 a.m. Mass - 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Springmers _____________________________________________

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 Christmas Weekday

1JN 5:14-21; PS 149:1-6A AND 9B; JN 2:1-11 3:30 p.m. Reconcilia on (Confessions) 5:00 p.m. Mass - Valen n Aguilar +

Do you have the St. James parish app on you phone? Go to myparishapp and download it for free. Our Christmas button has reflections on the 12 Days of Christmas and how they are connected to our Catholic faith. It's sure to be an inspiration. Re-load the app for Christmas features by tapping the three horizontal lines top left, tap "change parish" and select our parish again. Enjoy!

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

Sunday, January 1, 2017 "Mary, the all-holy ever-virgin Mother of God, is the masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time. For the first time in the plan of salvation and because his Spirit had prepared her, the Father found the dwelling place where his Son and his Spirit could dwell among men. In this sense the Church's Tradition has often read the most beautiful texts on wisdom in relation to Mary. Mary is acclaimed and represented in the liturgy as the "Seat of Wisdom." — Catechism of the Catholic Church 721

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OUR MONTHLY PARISH FOOD DRIVE is on the 3rd weekend of every month. On the weekend of January 21st and 22nd. Please bring new non-perishables which have not reached their expira-tion date. This benefits those most needy in our community.

We offer our condolences to the Mokry Family on the death of Gary Mokry May all the faithful departed rest in peace. The Collection Information was not available

at time of printing.

Update Membership Information

We are updating our parish records. Does our parish database have your family membership

records correct? It is that time for us to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have

occurred in your family over the past year. Have you changed your phone number? Have

you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home

and are they all included in your membership record? If you have not already informed the

parish office, please call us at 281-353-5053. You can also go online

(www.stjta.org) to update your information or send us an email

with your changes.

ATTENTION MEN OF ST JAMES:

When was the last time you devoted a full weekend to yourself, your faith, and the Lord? Holy Name Retreat Center invites you to join other men from our parish and community on the weekend of JAN. 20 - 22, 2017 or our men’s weekend retreat. For more information, please contact BILLY MAYO, 281 814-5397 OR JAVIER GALINDO, 281 787-3902 or www.passionist.org/holyname for registration information.

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Parish Code: 2JM2D8

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Faith Formation News

For any questions, please contact the Faith Formation Office (281-353-5053 ext. 124) Faith Formation Secretary: Rachel Weatherby - rweatherby@stjta.com CFF (Grades 4-6 & 7-8): Jackie Brown - jbrown@stjta.com CFF (Grades 1-3 & 9-12): Theresa Avila - tavila@stjta.com Adult Faith Formation: James Spurgin – jspurgin@stjta.com Youth Ministry High School: AJ Bituin Youth Ministry Middle School: Eric Co

Youth Ministry News High School Youth Nights: All students in high school (Grades 9-12) are invited to our youth night this Wednesday at 7pm. Join us for snacks, activities, and fellowship. Feel free to bring a friend! Middle School Youth Nights: All students in middle school (Grades 6-8) are welcome to join for snacks, games, and fun!!! We meet every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the JPII Room.

The Saint Thomas Catholic Church Icon Guild is sponsoring a 6-day icon workshop on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 from 9:30 to 5:00 in the Parish Hall behind the sanctuary.

Our church is located in Hunts-ville, between Avenues M and N and between 16th and 17 Streets (one block off of Sam Houston Boule-vard at 16th Street).

Cost for the workshop is $200. If you register and pay before January 1st, the cost is just $185. All materi-als will be provided.

If you have any question about icono-graphy, please contact Fr. Elias Rafaj at houstonelias@gmail.com.

CONFIRMATION: There will be a meeting for parents of students who will be receiving Confirmation in October, 2017. The meeting will be held in the Church on Tuesday, January 10th from 6:00pm to 7:00 pm.

FIRST COMMUNION: There will be a meeting for parents of students who will be receiving First Communion in May 2017. The meeting will be held in the Church on Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 pm.

Come to “Enchanting” Santa Fe!

Come and ex-perience a five day glorious ascent in Gre-gorian Chant, learning and singing the eternal song of the Church’s litur-gical prayer, 2,000 years of faith in liturgical song of the Mass and psalms. St. Basil’s School of Gregori-an Chant of the University of St. Thomas invites you to the 8th Winter Chant Conference, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Dates are February 20 – 24, 2017. Cost includes lodging, meals, and conference tuition.

For all info and to register visit our website: www.chantschool.org or call Lowell Davis at 281-855-2358.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING, TEXAS

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CONFIRMACION ~ El día martes 10 de enero del 2017 se llevará a cabo una reunión para los padres de estudiantes que van a recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmación en octubre de este año. La reunión es en

la Iglesia de 6 a 7pm.

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Múltiples programas para hacer frente a las múltiples ne-cesidades, tales como: Formación de Fe para Adul-tos, Preparación y Enriquecimiento Matrimonial, Es-tudio de las Escrituras, RCIA, Preparación Sacra-mental, Pequeños Grupos de discipulado para Ado-lescentes, y mucho mas!

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Si tienes alguna pregunta, favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia al 281-353-5053.

PRIMERA COMUNION ~ El día jueves19 de enero a las 6:00 pm se llevará a cabo una reunión en la iglesia para padres de niños que van a recibir el Sacramento de la Prime-ra Comunión en Mayo del 2017. Esta reunión es obligatoria, no se la pierda.

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