Please keep those who are ill in our community in your thoughts and prayers as we wish them a return to good health.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/WORSHIP Sick and Homebound: Please, if you know of anyone sick at home or in the hospital, contact Fr. George. Please leave the following information: the person’s name, phone number, home address or name of hospital.

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Please pray for the families of our dearly departed, and for the repose of their souls.

Mama Helene Zommevame Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace! Amen.

A HEALTHY MARRIAGE blesses couples and everyone around them. Your family deserves your love and happiness! Renew your Passion for each other and God in a romantic setting . Weekends are scheduled to start May 15 and June 19. Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call (713) 482-1791.

Wedding Anniversary Jubilee in 2015 – Bilingual Celebrations This year, the Archdiocesan’ s 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, Dec. 20, and the 25th Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, Nov. 29. Please reserve those dates if you are willing to participate. The office of Family Life will be announcing soon the date in which registrations will be open.

For

Contact Emmerencia Beagnyam

Calling all 5th – 8th grade GIRLS who are looking for SUMMER FUN: Join the adventures at Dominican Sisters Summer Camp 2015, June 28 - July 4, at Circle Lake Retreat Center. Activities: Initiative Games, Zone Ball, Baking, Swimming, Singing, Arts and Crafts, and more. For further information contact: Sr. Thomas Ann, OP, at 281-684-8011, or go to www.domhou.org and follow the links under “Ministries” to download a brochure.

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May 10, Pastoral Council Discernment (RSVP by May 10) Council consists of 9 discerned members who serve as liaisons for the parish faithful and provide counsel to the pastor. Registered parishioners interested in joining the council or recommend someone should contact Valeria Awah at 832-643-7221. Please let us hear from you by May 10.

Please support our Burundi brothers and sisters with household items: pots, pans, Kitchenware, beddings, clothing, shoes, etc. Contact CWA (832)816-5565 to make a donation, pickup available if you cannot bring donated items to Church; thank you!

ALL Men are reminded of tonight’s scheduled conference call at 6:30 pm. Call-in details: Tel: 712-432-3066 Code: 674768. For any question, contact Noel Siaha

Summer Camp for Girls

April 26, 2015 – Fourth Sunday of Easter “Good Shepherd Sunday.”

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE MONTHLY MASS SCHEDULE: 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday MASS TIME: 11:30 am NEXT 2 MASS DATES: May 10th and May 27th ROSARY: 11:00 am RECONCILIATION: 11:00 - 11:15 am OR by request

MINISTRIES SACRAMENTS Liturgy Committee: Clement Njowo Lectors: TBD Choir Director: Marinus Atanga Assistant Choir Director: Germaine Bekada Rosary Club: Dorothy Samson Youth: Emmerencia Beagnyam Religious Education: Clement Njowo Catholic Women’s Association: Elizabeth Nangmenyi Men’s Group: Noel Siaha Community Social Concerns: TBD Altar Society: Evelyn Nki Treasurer: Terence Limona

COUNCIL MEMBERS Chi Nche ------ Chairman Mary Asuagbor ------ Vice Chairman Joseph Fomukong ------ Secretary Gilbert Sanosi Noel Siaha Emmerencia Beagnyam Elizabeth Nangmenyi Dorothy Sampson Christabel Tanifum

Baptism: Contact Fr. George or Clement Njowo or the parish Office. Marriage: Those planning for the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact Fr. George or the Parish office no less than six months in advance. Reconciliation: 20 mins. Before mass or follow the St. Nicholas schedule or contact the Parish office at for an appointment. Anointing of the Sick: Kindly contact the Parish office so that Fr. George can visit the sick person. CCE: Welcome to our CCE program for children 5 years and above. We have a weekly schedule. Please contact Clement Njowo for more details. Rosary: is said 30 mins before Mass and we welcome your participation.

Liturgical Ministry Schedule READERS May 10: Lena Sikod, Evelyn Nki, Nayah Tallah May 24: Noel Siaha, Judith Ambe, Alex Yemeck MASS SERVERS: May 10: M. Njowo, P. Njowo, Josie Chi, Nadia Chi May 24: H. Tomdio, J. Patcha, P. Njowo, O. Sendze EMHC: May 10: Aloysius Chi, Clarisa Minang, Joyce Efamba May 24: Aloysius Chi, Pinwo Patcha, Esther Angafor CHOIR: May 10: ACCCH May 24: BIROCOL

Stewardship Reflection

To be good stewards we must be good shepherds, willing to lay down our lives for those committed to our care, not mere

hired hands who run off, “leaving the sheep to be snatched and scattered by the wolf.” See John 10:12

ANNOUNCEMENTS, MASS INTENTIONS & BULLETIN INFORMATION: The deadline is Wednesday by 7: 00 PM. Please send your request preferably in writing to: cnjowo@comcast.net or kf_patcha@yahoo.com.

ACCCH eGroup: to receive emails, please send a blank email to: cameroon_catholic_congregation-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

THE ASSUMPTION CAMEROON CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR: Fr. George Okeahialam, MSP 2508 Clay Ave, Houston, TX 77003 Cell phone: (936) 334-4661 Phone: (713) 223-5210 Email: georgeook@yahoo.com

ACCCH IS A RECOGNIZED CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT ST. NICHOLAS PARISH

NEW MEMBERS: Do you want to join our church community? Please complete the form in the narthex and hand to Usher. We certainly want every Cameroonian Catholic in Houston here. Please encourage your friends and family to join us. Also make sure you meet and get acquainted with Fr. George, our Pastor.

REMEMBER ……”If the priest is a saint, his people will be holy. If the priest is holy, his people will be good. If the priest is good, his people will be fair. If the priest is fair, his people will be mediocre. If the priest is mediocre, his people will be bad.” Anonymous LET US ALWAYS PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS!

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Your value does not decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Around the Archdiocese/Retreats

THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent, for this is the House of the Lord.

BEFORE Mass, speak to the Lord

DURING Mass, let the Lord speak to you

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Rock Solid Marriage: Living the Covenant Conference, May 9: A conference for couples of all ages. Held at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Please RSVP space is limited! Your marriage is important. Join us for an afternoon devoted to strengthening and celebrating your marriage. Contact: www.rocksolidmarriage.weebly.com (832) 510-6065 livingthecovenant@gmail.com.

For More Around the Archdiocese:

www.archgh.org/Texas-Catholic-Herald/Around-the-Archdiocese

www.archgh.org/Retreats/

Upcoming Women’s Retreat (Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center): Next retreats are are May 15-17; and June 26-28. Theme: Meeting the Jesus I Never Knew, Becoming Companions at the Foot of the Cross. Contact: Barbara Storemski, (281) 376-8278 or Betsy Lowe, (281) 894-4260 for retreat information. General info: (713) 464-0211 or holyname@passionist.org

Good Shepherd Sunday

Prayer for Vocations by Pope Francis

God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom you call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will. Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Pope Francis

The best way of supporting our Seminarians is by praying for them.

AYC - Archdiocesan Youth Conference

Hilton Americas Hotel July 31-August 2, 2015

Registration is officially open

http://www.archgh.org/youthministry/ayc/

I THEE WED... Archdiocesan Marriage Conference is May 2, 9am – 3pm. Are you tired of just surviving in marriage and are you ready to thrive in holiness with your spouse? Then come to the first “Together in Holiness” marriage conference, presented by the John Paul II Foundation for Life and Family and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Launching on May 2, this one-day event includes Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and inspiring presentations that will help your marriage and family grow together in holiness. For details and registration visit www.TogetherInHoliness.org.

April 26, World Day of Prayer for Vocations: The Church invites us to honor the vocation of all Christians given at baptism. Through the vocation of marriage, priesthood, diaconate, consecrated life, and the single life may we further the reign of God. May those who are discerning their life vocation listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd to guide them.

Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wed: Acts 12:24-13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts13:13-25:Ps89:2-3,21-22,25, 27;Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8

WHO IS AN ACTIVE PARISHIONER?

1) Any baptized Roman Catholic who is formally registered through census records and actively participates financially, spiritually, and socially in the activities of the parish for at least six months.

2) One who receives and uses the contribution envelopes.

Please do not eat candy or chew gum during Mass. Please do not stick gum under the pews. DON’T TRASH GOD’S HOUSE

Please continue to pray For our parish family

Members who have lost loved ones.

May they find peace and comfort in the Lord.

It’s TRUE!! Easter is the time for SINGING the story of Jesus’ RESURRECTION. But our choristers work year-round to learn that story.

Discover Music Ministry – ask any Chorister after Mass.

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TEACHING ABOUT GOD’S GIFT OF FOREGIVENESS is this year’s catechetical theme, especially as God’s forgiveness is offered to us through the sacrament of reconciliation (penance, confession). To learn more about this year’s theme, visit the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, at http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/

SPECIAL HOLY WEEK FIVE MINUTE PRAYER This week, let us pray that God will make us courageous Christians and not take for granted our freedom to worship as we wish. Let us pray that many Catholics that no longer practice their Catholic faith may be drawn to our love for one another and come to rediscover the Catholic faith in which they were baptized. May we become the people God created us to be.

Our next Bible Study led by Father George is on Wednesday, May 6,

2015 at 7 pm. Please bring your Bible and come and

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, “EVEREST “EVEREST Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power” is the 2015 theme: Children of the parish are invited to a weekend, fun faith event, VBS, June 2015.

VIRTUS Training

The Archdiocesan Office of Safe Environment requires that all adults who interact with children attend VIRTUS Training. Visit www.virtus.org for registration and for a list of churches that are holding the training. If you have any questions, please contact Clement Njowo at (713) 298-2720 or e-mail Clement at cnjowo@comcast.net.

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