7810 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas 77379-7101

Office: 281-370-3401 Fax: 281-605-1640

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30pm Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am– 12:00pm

www.silcc.org

2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 28, 2019

OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Community, located in Northwest Houston area, welcomes all to join and participate in fulfilling our mission: to be “A People for Others.” In the spirit of St. Ignatius, we strive to reveal: The Christ—we find in one another—we celebrate in the liturgy—we share in the Tradition, in the Creed, and in living the Word of God. Empowered by the revealed Christ, we are sent to build community and to witness to the world with a preferential love for the poor.

PASTORAL OFFICE

WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

WEEKLY WORSHIP SHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA

MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA

DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.

*Evening Prayer: First Fridays only, 6:30 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Saturday: 5:15 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m. 1:00p.m (Español), 5:15 (LifeTeen)

Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.

NURSERY Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sundays: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 5:15-6:15p.m., and

Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

* Celebrated at St. Luke's Hospital Chapel in Vintage ** Spanish Mass

281-370-3401

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor

Rev. Khôi Lê Parochial Vicar

Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Henry Vinklarek Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon

Ron Svoboda Parish Administrator

Kristin Garcia Office Manager

Lisa Kubis Accounting Manager

Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant

Betty Keller Receptionist

Katie Kuhler Receptionist

Juan Velasco Facilities Manager

Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant

Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant

Office of Liturgy and Sacraments

Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate

Natasha Faircloth Coordinator

Chris Bearer Director of Music

Kathleen Demny Associate Director of Music

Office of Formation

Linda Krehmeier Pastoral Associate

Audrey Oppman Echo Apprentice

Christopher DeVries Asst. Dir of Youth Ministries

Alyssa Vijil Asst. Dir of Youth Ministries

Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & EL.

Gracia Avila Admin Assistant

Dorrie Alanis Admin Assistant

Early Childhood Center

Kathy Schaefer Director Early Childhood

Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood

Office of Social Services

Ascención Amado Director of Outreach

Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses.

Monday, April 29 9 a.m. Celida Bear (+) Tuesday, April 30 9 a.m. Kody & Whitney Barker (LVG) Wednesday, May 1 9 a.m. Reymar Novales (+) 6:45 p.m. Megan Kuhler (LVG) Thursday, May 2 9 a.m. Constantino Omandam (+) Friday, May 3 9 a.m. Reyman Novales (+)

Noon* Norman Isenberg (+) Saturday, May 4 5:15 p.m. Perpetual Mass Intentions Sunday, May 5

7:30 a.m. Patricia Serrano (+) 9 a.m. Mona Salmeron (+) 11 a.m. Pro Populo 1 p.m.** Kalel Mustafa Jawish (+) 5:15 p.m. Roselia Mendoza (+)

Sent to Build Community Loan Redemption *(through 11/30/18)

Beginning Loan Balance $6,025,000 Principal Payments $1,072,051 Remaining Loan Balance $4,952,949 Interest Payments $346,123

Diocesan Services Fund 2019 *Parish Goal $300,000.00 *Total Amount Paid: $73,614.50 *Total Amount Pledged $103,843.50 *Total Number of Participants 272 *Total Number of Households: 4134 *Average Participant Pledge: $381.78 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($226,385.50) *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($196,156.50) *Percent Paid 24.54%

Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/

Whether you are already enrolled or new to Faith Direct, you can now choose to have your monthly donations

processed on the 4th or the 15th, or both 4th and 15th using a credit card, debit card or bank draft.

Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134

FINANCIALS TABLE OF CONTENTS/ TABLA DE CONTENIDO

SPECIAL COLLECTION

Presider Schedule/ Horario de Celebrante 3

Financials 3

From Our Pastor/ De Nuestro Párroco 4

This Weeks Events 5

Liturgy 6

This Weeks Readings 7

News & Events 8

Outreach 9

Youth Ministry, Elementary, & Early Childhood 10

Formation-Adults & Young Adults 11

Sacraments 11

Parish Wide Events Highlights 12

Around the Archdiocese 13

Community Life 14

Community Life 15

Liturgy en Español 16

Finanzas y Eventos en Español 17

If you are new to the parish or have not made a pledge and wish to do so, please contact Ron Svoboda.

May 4-5 Third Sunday of

Easter First Communion

Saturday/ Sábado 5:15pm

First Communion

Sunday/ Domingo

7:30am

Sunday/ Domingo

9:00am First

Communion

Sunday/ Domingo 11:00am

First Communion

Sunday/ Domingo

1:00pm Español

Sunday/ Domingo 5:15 pm

Presider Fr. Norbert Fr. Khoi Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Kenneth Fr. Khoi

Homilist Fr. Norbert Fr. Khoi Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Kenneth Fr. Khoi

Deacon Olivier Mouton Chen Higgins Glueck Wright

PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE

Parish Financial Information April 21st $ 49,334.00

March Faith Direct $ 93.436.33

June 2nd: Catholic Communications Collection Your gifts to the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) bring the message of the Gospel to people from all walks of life, all around the world. Today, we are taking up the collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, here and around the world, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the funds we collect remains in our diocese to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the gospel message and support the collection today! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last Saturday evening, in a church building lit by only candle light, the Exsultet, the Proclamation of

Easter was proclaimed. On this Sunday of the Octave of Easter, I offer it to you for reflection as we move forward in the Easter season. A joyous Easter to you all!

The Exsultet: The Proclamation of Easter

Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven, exult, let Angel ministers of God exult, let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King's triumph! Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom and darkness. Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightning of his glory, let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the peoples. (Therefore, dearest friends, standing in the awesome glory of this holy light, invoke with me, I ask you, the mercy of God almighty, that he, who has been pleased to number me,

though unworthy, among the Levites, may pour into me his light unshadowed, that I may sing this candle's perfect praises.) (V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.) V. Lift up your hearts. R. We lift them up to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R. It is right and just. It is truly right and just, with ardent love of mind and heart and with devoted service of our voice, to acclaim our God invisible, the almighty Father, and Jesus Christ, our Lord, his Son, his Only Begotten. Who for our sake paid Adam's debt to the eternal Father, and, pouring out his own dear Blood, wiped clean the record of our ancient sinfulness. These, then, are the feasts of Passover, in which is slain the Lamb, the one true Lamb, whose Blood anoints the doorposts of believers. This is the night, when once you led our forebears, Israel's children, from slavery in Egypt and made them pass dry-shod through the Red Sea. This is the night that with a pillar of fire banished the darkness of sin. This is the night that even now, throughout the world, sets Christian believers apart from worldly vices and from the gloom of sin, leading them to grace and joining them to his holy ones. This is the night, when Christ broke the prison-bars of death and rose victorious from the underworld. Our birth would have been no gain,

had we not been redeemed. O wonder of your humble care for us! O love, O charity beyond all telling, to ransom a slave you gave away your Son! O truly necessary sin of Adam, destroyed completely by the Death of Christ! O happy fault that earned so great, so glorious a Redeemer! O truly blessed night, worthy alone to know the time and hour when Christ rose from the underworld! This is the night of which it is written: The night shall be as bright as day, dazzling is the night for me, and full of gladness. The sanctifying power of this night dispels wickedness, washes faults away, restores innocence to the fallen, and joy to mourners, drives out hatred, fosters concord, and brings down the mighty. On this, your night of grace, O holy Father, accept this candle, a solemn offering, the work of bees and of your servants’ hands, an evening sacrifice of praise, this gift from your most holy Church. But now we know the praises of this pillar, which glowing fire ignites for God's honor, a fire into many flames divided, yet never dimmed by sharing of its light, for it is fed by melting wax, drawn out by mother bees to build a torch so precious. O truly blessed night, when things of heaven are wed to those of earth, and divine to the human. Therefore, O Lord, we pray you that this candle, hallowed to the honor of your name, may persevere undimmed, to overcome the darkness of this night. Receive it as a pleasing fragrance, and let it mingle with the lights of heaven. May this flame be found still burning by the Morning Star: the one Morning Star who never sets, Christ your Son, who, coming back from death's domain, has shed his peaceful light on humanity, and lives and reigns for ever and ever. R. Amen. Excerpt from the English translation of the Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved With my prayers for a joyous Easter

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

Monday, April 29 Building Thursday, May 2

9am: SILECC Gonzaga- 1st Floor 9am: SILECC Gonzaga- 1st Floor

9am: Regina Caeli Academy Gonzaga- 2nd Floor 9am: Regina Caeli Academy

Gonzaga- 2nd Floor

10am: Rosary Lady Chapel 10am: Women's Prayer & Bible Study Faber-6

5:30pm: AHG Troop 1325 Gonzaga- 2nd Floor 10am: Rosary Lady Chapel

6pm: Cub Scout Den Meeting Gonzaga- 2nd Floor

10am: 1960 Hope Center Homeless Cooking McGivney Kitchen

7pm: First Eucharist Rehearsal Sanctuary 4:45pm: Children's Choir Grades 1-3 Choir Room

7pm: Legion of Mary Faber-6 5:45pm: Children's Choir Grades 4-8 Choir Room

7pm: Boy Scouts 1324 Sexton Hall B & C 6pm: First Eucharist Rehearsal Sanctuary

7pm: Lightworks III Faber 3 & 8 6:30pm: Grief Support Faber-6

6:45pm: Youth Cantor Practice Choir Room

Tuesday, April 30 7pm: Young Adult Filios Faber-8

9am: SILECC Gonzaga-1st Floor 7pm: Zumba McGivney Hall

10am: Rosary Lady Chapel 7:30pm: Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary

10am: Living Stones Faber-5

1:30pm: Senior Friends Board Meeting Xavier-15 Friday, May 3 Building

4:45pm: EC/Elem. Faith Formation Gonzaga- 1st Floor 9am: SILECC Gonzaga- 1st Floor

5:30pm: AA Meeting Faber-5 9:45am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Blessed Sacrament Chapel

6pm: Prayer Group Blessed Sacrament Chapel 10am: Rosary Lady Chapel

6:30pm: Elem. Faith Formation Gonzaga- 1st Floor 10am: Regnum Christi Faber-3

6:30pm: Journey of Hope Faber-6 10am: Grupo de estudio Biblico Faber-6

7pm: RCIA Faber-8 6pm: Hombres y Mujeres de Fe Xavier-12

7pm: KofC Admissions Degree McGivney Hall 6:15pm: Evening Prayer & Benediction Blessed Sacrament Chapel

7pm: RCIA- Inquiry Faber-3

Saturday, May 4

Wednesday, May 1 7:30am: Sat. Morning Study Group Xavier-12

9am: SILECC Gonzaga- 1st Floor 10am: Zumba McGivney Hall

10am: Rosary Lady Chapel 1pm: CERT Training Xavier-12

10am: Kids Hope Social McGivney Hall 6pm: First Eucharist Reception Christus Center

12:15pm: Ministry of Mentoring Upper Room

12:20pm: Mentoring Catechists Webinar Xavier-12

4:45pm: EC/Elem. Faith Formation Gonzaga-1st Floor Sunday, May 5

5:30pm: Youth Choir Grades 9-12 Choir Room 9am: Children's Liturgy of the Word Lady Chapel & Holy Family Suite

7:30pm: Verso L'alto Upper Room 10am: First Eucharist Reception Christus Center

7:30pm: Coro Rehearsal Choir Room 11am: Children's Liturgy of the Word Lady Chapel & Holy Family Suite

12:30pm: First Eucharist Reception Christus Center

2pm: Guatemala Mission Team Meeting Xavier-16

3:30pm: Junior High Edge Gonzaga- 1st Floor

3:45pm: EC/Elem. Faith Formation Gonzaga- 1st Floor

6:30pm: High School LifeTeen Gonzaga- 2nd Floor

THIS WEEK’S READINGS THIS WEEK’S READING

Sunday, Apr 28, 2019 SOLEMNITY OF THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER; DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Mercy is as mercy does A chilling scene in the movie Schindler’s List involves a Nazi commander playacting with the godlike power of absolution. Standing before a mirror, he raises his hand in a gesture of blessing and says, “I pardon you.” Then he smiles at his reflection, impressed by the look of benevolence. Genuine mercy, of course, isn’t something we grant ourselves, nor is it a superficial style to be admired. It’s not a softness in the heart or a welling in the eyes when we see suffering. Mercy is real when it reaches out from thought to deed, from emotion to action. Let others judge if we are merciful.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 5:12-16; Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; John 20:19-31 (45). “Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles.”

Monday, Apr 29, 2019 MEMORIAL OF CATHERINE OF SIENA, VIRGIN, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Read between the holy lines Saint Catherine of Siena had trouble learning to read—and didn't learn to write until she was an adult. And yet, before her death at the young age of 33, she became one of the most influential writers in Catholic history. Because of the significance of her theological writings, she is one of only four women named a doctor of the church. Few of us are destined for such greatness, but when you feel frustrated with your limitations and the progress of your life, remember that all things are possible with God, and be open to what God has planned for you on God’s time schedule, not yours.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:23-31; John 3:1-8 (267). "The wind blows where it wills . . . so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 MEMORIAL OF PIUS V, POPE Remember an artful pope Saint Pius V, a 16th-century pope, is said to have been a patron of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a prolific religious composer who wrote no fewer than 105 Masses along with dozens of hymns, magnificats, litanies, and lamentations. In earlier centuries, the Catholic Church was the principal patron of the fine arts. The investment was worth it, as the church’s sponsorship fostered the creation of countless musical treasures. Encourage your own parish or diocese to carry on the tradition and be a benefactor of the arts. Great art sheds light on the beauty and mystery of God’s creation.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:32-37; John 3:7b-15 (268). “You must be born from above.”

Wednesday, May 01, 2019 MEMORIAL OF JOSEPH THE WORKER In praise of brotherly love Today we’re invited to celebrate the gift of Catholic brothers, a group that—like Saint Joseph, whose feast day we also celebrate today—tends not to be flashy or well publicized. But religious brothers are good examples of what every Christian is called to: faithfulness in community. Brothers can be found

living and ministering together in many ways, from education to social service to art. On this Religious Brothers Day, let’s thank all brothers in religious life for their service and ask ourselves what action rooted in faithfulness we might perform today.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 5:17-26; John 3:16-21 (269); or Genesis 1:26—2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Matthew 13:54-58 (599). “But whoever lives the truth comes to the light.”

Thursday, May 02, 2019 MEMORIAL OF ATHANASIUS, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH A beautiful mind The life of Saint Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in Egypt, reflects the frequent turmoil in the early church. As an assistant to his predecessor, he attended the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. After becoming bishop himself he embarked on a nearly lifelong struggle against the then-powerful Arian heresy. In a span of 30 years he was exiled no fewer than five times—to Germany, Rome, and in hiding near Alexandria—before establishing his authority for good and defeating Arianism, which denied the Trinity. Because the weapons in these kinds of conflicts were theological as well as political, a bishop had to have a fine theological mind, as Athanasius did. Though our disputes are different today, thoughtful argument is always in order.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36 (270). “For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God.”

Friday, May 03, 2019 FEAST OF PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES A man of mystery Philip we know. He’s mentioned several times in the gospels, usually coming up with the wrong answer to a question from Jesus. But James, son of Alpheus, is more the mystery man. Although he appears number nine in all three lists of the apostles, details of his life are unknown. Like most of us, he moved through his life in relative obscurity. Yet something about him drew the attention of Jesus and got his name on the list. What is there about you that would include your name among those of the Lord’s followers?

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14 (561). “After that he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.”

Saturday, May 04, 2019 EASTER WEEKDAY Community with a capital “C” The church is built on community. Together, the people of God welcome new members in Baptism, come together to be fed in the Eucharist, and witness faith proclaimed at Confirmation. Such community nurtures, supports, and affirms the universality and unity of church. When gathering around the table to celebrate, give thanks, and worship, it is helpful from time to time to look and see those around us. Who isn’t present? Who isn’t being served at the table? Who have I shut out? Our call is to spread the Good News . . . and sometimes the greatest news is that all are welcome.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 6:1-7; John 6:16-21 (272). “It is I. Do not be afraid.”

LITURGY LITURGY

LENT-COVERING OF CROSSES AND IMAGES—“in the Dioceses of

St. Ignatius of Loyola 22nd Annual

Choir Camp July 22-26, 2019

9 AM—Noon

For children entering Kindergarten -

8th grade

Come along on this Biblically-inspired, Won’t Bend-Won’t Bow-Won’t Burn Babylonian

epic, recounting the adventures of Daniel (“Danny” as he is

called in our 21st century ver-sion of the story) and his band-mates, “The Shacks”, otherwise known as Shadrach, Meshach,

and Abednego!

Registration Opens May 1st.

Registration available in parish office and parish website.

Register by May 31 to audition for speaking role.

Early Bird Discount through May 31. Registration accepted through

June 30. For more information or to volunteer, please contact music office (281) 290-

4631 Or email: kdemny@silcc.org

Archdiocesan Choir Concert THIS SUNDAY! 7:30pm

Here at St. Ignatius!

Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday of Easter —Sign up in Narthex

Following 9:00 AM Mass

Continuing through the day in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction starting at 6:15 p.m.

NEWS & EVENTS

1. Visit the weblink: https://connectnow.parishsoft.com/Galveston/ 2. Create a login. 3. View and update Family information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wedding Banns Please pray for the following

couples:

Bryce Taylor & Julia Farrell John Credo & Dianna Vo

Phillip Sack & Sarah Boudreaux Leo Ortega & Jillian Beer Alan Campos & Ana Borja

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Safe Environment Training & Background Check

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Perpetual Masses for Living & Deceased Offered: Enroll your loved ones in our Perpetual Masses which are celebrated at 5:15 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month. These special intentions are kept in a binder and are not listed in the bulletin or individually announced during the Mass. For more information, please call 281-370-3401.

Stay up to date with what is happening at St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Each week we will send you an email update with a link to the

current week’s bulletin. https://discovermass.com/

church/st-ignatius-loyola-spring-tx/

DSF Sunday: “DO NOT NEGLECT TO SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE”: 2019 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Just as we are one in the body of Christ, we must remember that we are one with other parishes in our Archdiocese. Once a year, each of us is asked to make a commitment to support the work of our programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue God’s work of spirituality, formation and education by contributing to the Diocesan Service Fund. Help us attain our parish goal of $300,000.

In Memoriam Linda Corcaran Bryan, wife of

James Bryan Brooke Haffee, wife of Neil Haffee

Maria Martinez Camarrena

Welcome Newly Baptized Angel Mascarenhas

Presley Elizabeth Hall Sophia Serwaa Graves

Lily Paige Burnett Michael Anthony O’Neill

Levi Ray Flores Avalyn Dias

Thomas Wyatt Hinke

OUTREACH

Life and Money 101 2-hour, one time, free class

on finances! Saturday April 27th

10am-12noon in Xavier #15 Everyone welcome, BRING A

FRIEND, OR TWO! For information please call

Judy or Steve at 281-925-9115

Thank You Our church changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK

YOU!

Please deposit Rice Bowls in the assigned box in the

Narthex next to the Welcome Center.

For questions contact Outreach at 281-370-3401 Ext. 4606

Financial Peace Classes Begin June 1st.

We are offering FPU starting June 1st at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church on Saturdays 1pm-3pm . The class will include the following:

Creating a budget

Developing an emergency fund

Assessing spending habits

Explaining the debt snowball

Avoiding pit falls

To register email outreach@silcc.org

or call Steve or Judy at 281-925-9115

For information about Financial Peace

Visit financialpeace.com

Secon d F amily Minis t ry

The mission of Second Family’s minis-

try is to offer home-centered support

to parishioners. Our partnership with

Care Partners of Texas gives us the

opportunity to draw from their exper-

tise and support in determining the

situational needs of families. Our min-

istry meets a critical and growing need

for companionship and practical help

for individuals and families facing

chronic illness, injury, loneliness and

exhaustion from intensive caring for

others.

Should you or someone in your family

require assistance,

or you want to join our volunteer

team,

please contact the Outreach Office at

281-370-3401 ext. 4606 or email us at

secondfamily@silcc.org.

YOUTH MINISTRY, ELEMENTARY & EARLY CHILDHOOD

YOUTH MINISTRY Sign up for our summer programs!

Jr High

Jr High Youth Week June 16th-21st Edge Camp August 5th-10th

High School

Catholic Heart WorkCamp July 14th-19th

AYC July 26-28

ELEMENTARY

This past month the children were

challenged ---in age-appropriate ways--

-to hear the call as disciples and to

show their love for Christ by

participating in a project. Their task

was to collect small toiletries and non-

perishable snacks for the Easter

Brunch at the Loaves and Fishes Soup

Kitchen sponsored by our Outreach

committee. We collected an

abundance of items that filled 300+

bags. Thank you to the Catechists and

parents for assisting the children in

this project. A job well done!

VBS Catholic Kidz Camp Program called: Parade Around the Our Father with St. Joseph of Cupertino is for children four years old through fifth grade. Each day children will listen to a story of Saint Joseph of Cupertino and learn the meaning of the words in the Our Father Prayer. There will also be exciting lessons, cool crafts, fun games, upbeat music, hands-on activities and delicious snacks! The fun begins June 24th-28th from 9 am to noon. Registration Forms are now available in the parish office and on the website.

SUMMER FUN 2019 We will offer a Summer Fun program this summer. It will be available 6 weeks throughout the summer. The program is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. The fee is $80.00 per week. Children 18 months through 1st grade (entering Fall 2019) may attend the program. Forms are available in the office and on the website. The children will explore bible stories every week, with arts and crafts, songs, and stories that follow the theme.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

EARLY CHILDHOOD

CENTER

REGISTER NOW!

Registration for Fall 2019 is open to everyone. Registration forms are available in the office and the website. Updated information is also on the website. We offer a 2 day, 3 day and 5 day program. We also offer Kindergarten. Small class size and individualized instruction. Tours available on request. Spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Thank You To All For the Donations! Our Easter Brunch collection was a huge success. Thank you to all the Formation, Early Childhood Center and High School parents and students that made this happen. The high school students were able to put together close to 300 bags of goodies to be used to give away at the Easter Sunday brunch! We appreciate your support and generosity. We truly are a “People for Others!”

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CRAWFISH

SPONSORS AND ATTENDEES!

FORMATION– ADULTS, YOUNG ADULTS SACRAMENTS

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Open to anyone in their 20’s or 30’s looking for fellowship and a group of peers to share their faith.

NEW! Looking for someone to sit at mass with? Join us at the Sunday 5:15 mass, we’ll sit together by the choir.

Socials: Bar Trivia @ Stats Bar 4/23 7:30 Group Discussion:

Thursdays Faber Room 8 @ 7

Join us for The Dating Project even if

you haven’t been before, new

discussions each week.

Not just for those dating! Come with

us as we take a look at human

relationships in this day and age.

“St. Ignatius Young Adults”

Email avijil@silcc.org for more info or to join our GroupMe.

ADULT FORMATION INFANT BAPTISM

Two preparation sessions are required

for both parents. It is recommended

that Godparents attend, although not

required. The sessions are every other

month on consecutive Mondays from

7-9 pm. The next sessions are

May 6 & 13 in Xavier 12. Registration

is not required. Baptisms are based on

availability and must be scheduled in

advance. For more information on the

preparation and baptisms, see the

Sacraments page on the parish website.

Baptisms are celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on

scheduled Sundays.

BAPTISM OF ADULTS &

CHILDREN/YOUTH

Ages 7-18

Not baptized, baptized in another

Christian denomination, or an adult

baptized Catholic and seeking both

Confirmation and Communion? We

look forward to sharing our faith with

you. For more information, contact

Linda Krehmeier in the parish office.

MARRIAGE: Preparation for the

Sacrament of Marriage begins a

minimum of six months prior to

marriage. The first step at St. Ignatius

is participation in the Marriage

Orientation Session. Please do not set

any dates prior to beginning the

preparation process. The May 26th

session is at 1:30 pm in the Faber

Center at St. Ignatius.

ADULT CONFIRMATION

for parishioners over 18 is celebrated in

the Archdiocese on or near Pentecost

weekend. For more information, see

the Sacraments section of the parish

website. Preparation sessions for the

June Confirmations are in process at

this time.

3.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? We welcome you to join us. Contact Linda at the parish office or email rcia@silcc.org . Tues - 10 am Living Stones Faber 5

Women’s Faith Sharing Group — all are welcome

Viernes (Fri) 10 am Faber 6 Los Evangelios de Lucas y San Juan: Los Hechos de los Apostles

Sat 7:30 am Bible Study Group ACTS of the APOSTLES: The Spread of the Kingdom will begin

on April 27

EASTER RESOURCES

NEW!!! Check out the Resources in the new literature Racks located in the narthex next to the Welcome Center. Wordonfire.org Catholic Family Resources: Loyola Press

PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT

Formation Commission:

• Discerned new CWA ministry for SILCC. Katherine Wicke to follow up with the potential ministry regarding questions.

• Ministry Directory due 5/17. Cheri Ramirez will be contacting Formation Ministries for updated information.

•Covenant Book still under review. Ann Mechler volunteered for PC sub-committee.

Administration Commission: Mission Statement revisions proposed rough draft targeted for

August 2019. Classroom and meeting doors being left unlocked after use. Welcome Dinner for newly-registered parishioners planned for

September 2019.

Pastoral Council:

1. Ongoing review to update our parish mission statement 2. Continuing to review and update our Covenant book 3. Planning our annual Fall Summit

Worship Commission:

•First Friday Mass in Lady Chapel – Discussed new information regarding cooling of chapel. Will remain in chapel with monitoring. Music Ministry will be contacted to assist with asking attendees to move inward to accommodate others.

•Liaison Reports –

Gift Presenters – More are needed.

•Eucharistic Visitors – Guidelines will be reviewed and must be followed.

•Dress Code – Will continue to work on dress code.

•Sub-Committee has been formed.

•Donated clothing items (i.e. ties, pashminas) are available for ministers not in dress code. Will ensure that all ministers are aware.

•Quiet Before Mass –

•Will continue to monitor and ministers will set example.

•Will look into signage requesting quiet before mass. Perhaps a double-sided sign to work in conjunction with “Wait to be Seated” signs already in use.

•Holy Week - Volunteers are needed to serve in many capacities (Lectors, foot washing, setting up chairs, etc). Commission members will help to identify and contact volunteers. Mandatory rehearsals will be held.

Community Life Commission:

• Discerned new members for the open positions for the Community Life Commission

• Setting up a calendar highlighting Parish Community events each month

• Updating and refreshing the Parish website, Community Life ministry directory, and Covenant Book.

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

Rejoice Counseling Apostolate -

Highlight on Depression Fall time is upon us and with it many exciting

activities, vacations, and hot days are ahead! While this can be a time of

great joy, it can also be a time of pain for individuals suffering from sadness

and depression.

Depression by the Numbers:

• Depression ranks among the top 3 workplace issues in the U.S.

• Depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. among people

ages 15-44

• It is estimated that 7% of the general population suffers from

depression

• Nearly 15% of women suffer from postpartum depression within 4-6

weeks of giving birth

• 30% of college students report feeling depressed, which disrupts

their studies

• Two-thirds of people with depression do not seek nor receive

proper treatment

• 80% of people treated for depression show improvement

within 4-6 weeks

Common symptoms include: Feeling helpless or hopeless, apathy, general discontent, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, sadness, excess

sleepiness or restless sleep, fatigue, loss of appetite, excessive crying,

irritability, social isolation, lack of concentration, slowness in activity, and

weight gain or loss.

How We Can Help: If you or a loved one suffers from one or more of the

symptoms listed above, counseling can help by giving: Insight about your

emotions, new tools for dealing with your problems, and emotional support

for making progress. A Parish Counselor is available on-site at St.

Ignatius of Loyola Parish. For details and appointments, call (844) 295-3167

or visit www.MyParishCounseling.com/silcc.

Calling all Young Professionals: Do you need to hit the pause button on your busy life? Do you want a community that challenges you to be the best version of yourself? Come to SearchYP May 3-5! Parents: Do you have a young professional son or daughter who you would like to see strengthen or return to their faith? Consider a gift of a Retreat Registration. The retreat geared toward young professionals who are looking to reignite their faith, and it’s a place to find a strong community. For more information, visit http://searchrc.org/?land=en or email houstonyp@searchrc.org.

2nd Annual Roast & Toast Friday, May 10th Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Center This year’s honoree will be Bishop Brendan Cahill All proceeds benefit the ongoing ministry og: The Emmaus Center (counseling & Spiritual Direction in the Catholic Tradition.) For Tickets: Please call 361-212-0830 Join us for an evening of fun and laughs! Dinner is provided by Back Door Catering.

SAVE THE DATE! From the Heart of Texas Barbeque Social May 1, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m. Goode Co. Armadillo Palace You’re invited! Come on out and hear the latest news from the St. John Paul II Foundation & enjoy a social evening to include games, raffle, and silent auction featuring great food and beverages!

“Unity in Community Presented by Jim McIngvale Hosted by Catholic Daughters of the Americas May 13th, 2019 7p.m. Christ the Good Shepherd Social Hall Limited Seating

Catholic Radio Prayer Breakfast: Nuclear Engineer Discovers the Catholic Church among Atomic Bombs and Spies! Troy Guy: Former Anti-Catholic Baptist, Author of Evangelical Catholic DiscoverHisChurch.com Tickets: $10 (includes breakfast)! Register today at: www.grnonline.com/houston-prayer-breakfast Thursday: May 2nd 7-9am Cilantro’s Mexican Restaurant 314 Sawdust Road, Spring, TX 77380

Adult Bible Conference with Dr. Bergsma: Last Chance to register

for the Adult Bible Conference with renown speaker Dr. John Bergsma. This 2 night retreat will be held at the Christian Renewal Center in Dickinson; Friday – Sunday, May 31-June 2, 2019. You may choose 1 of 3 rate options: Commuter Rate, Shared Room, or Private Room. The weekend will include Mass, Exposition and Adoration, Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please contact the retreat center office or go online to their website to get more information or to register as soon as possible. Registration will close at 90 people. Www.retreatccentercrc.org

COMMUNITY LIFE

Classes will be held Thursdays @ 7PM and Saturdays @ 10 AM at McGivney Hall * New students should arrive 10 minutes prior to class to fill out paperwork. New students’ first class is FREE, so come join the party! Classes are $6 for a single class, or $25 / 5 class punch card

*location may be subject to change

Squirettes of Mary: All Catholic girls between the ages of 10 - 18 are invited to join us! Please email squirettes@silcc.org for more information.

Women’s Club Installation of Officer’s Dinner: will be held on

Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Black Walnut Café, 10623 Louetta Road, Houston, Texas 77070. All members are invited to attend and will be responsible for their meal expenses. Please RSVP by Monday, May 13, 2019 by email to grgomez1@yahoo.com or cell to 713-594-5442.

A Parish Counselor is available on-site at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish. For

details and appointments, call (844) 295-3167

or visit www.MyParishCounseling.com/silcc.

Women’s Club Board Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Xavier Room 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Stewardship… A Way of Life What is STEWARDSHIP? The Gospel message of stewardship is: Every gift we have is from God, and we are to use them to help others. “Stewardship is the ability to share one’s gift of life, time, talents, and resources with others with no strings attached and no conditions.” -Archbishop Thomas Murphy “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” The righteous will answer him and say, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you? And the King will say to them in reply, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for the best of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” -Matthew 25:34-40 Prayer is the beginning of Stewardship. Time ~ Time spent in prayer with God Only when we spend time with God in prayer are we spiritually prepared to offer ourselves in service to others. · Attend Mass Sunday & on Holy Days · Spend 15 minutes in personal prayer · Pray together with loved ones · Read the Bible for one hour a week · Pray the Rosary at least weekly · Go to confession every other month Talent ~ Talents used in Parish Ministries

Grief Support: Seasons of Hope A scripture-based journey for those in need of consolation, answers, direction and hope. We will meet in Faber– F6 on Thursday nights at 6:30pm.This program is for persons from all faith communities. For more information, call Dcn. Joe Wright,

281-370-3401.

Alcoholics Anonymous: AA

meetings on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM are being held at Faber– 5. For information please call Jay C. at 281-440-4136.

Ministry of Adult Singles: MAS is a ministry of single, separated, divorced and widowed adults over 50. If you are Catholic and have gone through one of these life altering situations, we invite you to join us as we continue our faith journey. For more information and/or a complimentary newsletter, contact Carly Gisclair @ 713-825-7825 or Donna Genser @ 832-689-9726. Friday, May 3rd, 6:30 pm, Game night at Alice’s. RSVP to Alice. Saturday, May 4th, 11:30 am, Culinary Tour to Tony’s New York Pizza, 9203 Louetta. RSVP to Donna. Friday, May 10th, 5:30 pm, Happy Hour for May birthdays at The Thistle Draft Shop, 5210 FM 2920 #100, Spring. RSVP to Carly. Legion of Mary society is inviting

YOU to join them in prayer, apostolic work and evangelization for souls; Visitation to Nursing Homes, Residence for our homeless brothers and sisters, homebound parishioners and praying the rosary at funeral wakes. We meet every Monday at 7pm at Faber Building, room F6. For more information, please call Hilary@(225) 361 7324, Barbara@(281) 684 6939 or email: legionofmary@silcc.org

Basket Donations Needed: With Easter just passing, please think about our Fall Festival for this year. Donate your Easter Baskets for our Silent Auction next year. Please bring to the parish office drop off closet.

COMMUNITY LIFE

KC Announcements: UPCOMING EVENTS: Admission (First) Degree – April 30; Habitat for Humanity build day – May 4; Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast – May 12. Council Elections: Elections for officer positions will be held in May. Nominations are currently being accepted for any Third Degree Knight wishing to serve the Council in a leadership position. Email GrandKnight@kofc10861.org for more details.

Cub Scout Pack 1325: Cub Scout Pack 1325 at St. Ignatius Loyola offers fun adventures for boys in grades K-5! Interested families are invited to join us for our May Pack Meeting on Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m. in Sexton Hall. See our Pack in action and get more information on joining us. For more information, contact our Pack leaders at cubscouts@silcc.org

Hispanic Traditions Ministry: Invites you Sunday May 19, 2019 in McGivney Hall Breakfast Plate $8.00 2 tacos Chorizo & Eggs with Refried Beans & Beverage 2 tacos Potatoes & Eggs with Refried Beans & Beverage Only after 7:30am & 9:00am Masses Lunch Plate $8.00 4 Chicken Flautas with Rice. Beans & Beverage Only after 11am & 1 pm Masses Extra 1 Taco $2.50 Beverage $ 1.50 4 Chicken Flautas $5.00 All fund will be used to pay for Our Lady of Guadalupe Image Tickets sale at the front door.

COLUMNA DEL PÁRROCO

Alégrense, por fin, los coros de los ángeles, alégrense las jerarquías del cielo y, por la victoria de rey tan poderoso, que las trompetas anuncien la salvación. Goce también la tierra, inundada de tanta claridad, y que, radiante con el fulgor del rey eterno, se sienta libre de la tiniebla que cubría el orbe entero. Alégrese también nuestra madre la Iglesia, revestida de luz tan brillante; resuene este templo con las aclamaciones del pueblo. (Por eso, queridos hermanos, que asisten a la admirable claridad de esta luz santa, invoquen conmigo la misericordia de Dios omnipotente, para que aquél que, sin mérito mío, me agregó al número de los ministros, complete mi ala-

banza a este cirio, infundiendo el resplandor de su luz.) (V. El Señor esté con ustedes. R. Y con tu espíritu.) V. Levantemos el corazón. R. Lo tenemos levantado hacia el Señor. V. Demos gracias al Señor, nuestro Dios. R. Es justo y necesario. En verdad es justo y necesario aclamar con nuestras voces y con todo el afecto del corazón, a Dios invisible, el Padre todo-poderoso, y a su Hijo único, nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Porque él ha pagado por nosotros al eterno Padre la deuda de Adán, y ha borrado con su Sangre inmaculada la condena del antiguo pecado. Porque éstas son las fiestas de Pascua, en las que se inmola el verdadero Cordero, cuya sangre consagra las puertas de los fieles. Ésta es la noche en que sacaste de Egipto a los israelitas, nuestros padres, y los hiciste pasar a pie, sin mojarse, el Mar Rojo. Ésta es la noche en que la columna de fuego esclareció las tinieblas del pecado. Ésta es la noche que a todos los que creen en Cristo, por toda la tierra, los arranca de los vicios del mundo y de la oscuridad del pecado, los restituye a la gracia y los agrega a los santos. Ésta es la noche en que, rotas las cadenas de la muerte, Cristo asciende victorioso del abismo. ¿De qué nos serviría haber nacido si no hubiéramos sido rescatados? ¡Qué asombroso beneficio de tu amor por nosotros! ¡Qué incompara-ble ternura y caridad!

¡Para rescatar al esclavo entregaste al Hijo! Necesario fue el pecado de Adán, que ha sido borrado por la muerte de Cristo. ¡Feliz la culpa que mereció tal Redentor! ¡Qué noche tan dichosa! Sólo ella conoció el momento en que Cristo resucitó del abismo. Ésta es la noche de la que estaba escrito: "Será la noche clara como el día, la noche iluminada por mi gozo". Y así, esta noche santa ahuyenta los pecados, lava las culpas, devuelve la inocencia a los caídos, la alegría a los tristes, expulsa el odio, trae la concordia, doblega a los poderosos. En esta noche de gracia, acepta, Padre santo, el sacrificio vespertino de alabanza, que la santa Iglesia te ofrece en la solemne ofrenda de este cirio, obra de las abejas. Sabemos ya lo que anuncia esta columna de fuego, que arde en llama viva para la gloria de Dios. Y aunque distribuye su luz, no mengua al repartirla, porque se alimenta de cera fundida que elaboró la abeja fecunda para hacer esta lámpara preciosa. ¡Qué noche tan dichosa, en que se une el cielo con la tierra, lo humano con lo divino! Te rogamos, Señor, que este cirio consagrado a tu nombre para destruir la oscuridad de esta noche, arda sin apagarse y, aceptado como perfume, se asocie a las lumbreras del cielo. Que el lucero matinal lo encuentre ardiendo, ese lucero que no conoce ocaso, Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que volviendo del abismo, brilla sereno para el linaje humano y vive y reina por los siglos de los siglos. R. Amén. Tomado del Misal Romano, tercera edición © 2014 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops – Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana. Se reservan todos los derechos. Con mis oraciones por una Pascua llena de júbilo,

Exsultet: El Pregón Pascual

Queridos hermanos: El pasado sábado por la noche, en un edificio de la iglesia iluminado por la luz de las velas, se proclamó el Exsultet, la Proclamación de la Pascua. En este domingo de la Octava de Pascua, se los ofrezco para que reflexionen a medida que avanzamos en la temporada de Pascua. ¡Una Feliz Pascua a todos ustedes!

LECTURA EVENTOS

“NO OLVIDEMOS COMPARTIR LO QUE TENEMOS”: FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2019: Justo como todos somos en el Cuerpo de Cristo, así hemos de recorder que estamos Unidos con las demas parroquias de la arquidiocesis. Una vez al ano, cada uno de nosotros

es invitado al compromiso de apoyar el trabajo de nuestros programas y ministerios que sirven alli donde ninguna parroquia puede hacerlo por si sola. Por favor contribuya con el Fonda de Servicicos Diocesanos (DSF), experimente la alegria de compartir, unase, y asi continuaremos con el trabajo de Dios en espirtualidad, formacion y educacion. Ayudenos a alcanzar nuestra mete parroquial de $300,000.

Domingo, Apr 28, 2019 SOLEMNIDAD DEL SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE PASCUA; DOMIN-GO DE LA DIVINA MISERICOR-DIA La misericordia es acción Una escena escalofriante de la película La Lista de Schindler muestra a un coman-dante Nazi jugando con el poder divino de la absolución. De pie frente a un es-pejo, levanta su mano en un gesto de bendición y dice, “Yo te perdono.” En-tonces le sonríe a su imagen en el espejo, impresionado por su expresión de be-nevolencia. La misericordia verdadera, por supuesto, no es algo que nosotros otorgamos, ni es un estilo superficial para ser admirados. No es un corazón que se ablanda o unos ojos que se humedecen cuando vemos el sufrimien-to. La misericordia es real cuando llega desde el pensamiento al hecho, desde la emoción a la acción. Deja que los demás juzguen si somos misericordiosos.

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Hechos 5:12-16; Revelaciones (Apocalipsis) 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Juan 20:19-31 (45). "Muchas señales y maravillas sucedieron entre la gente en manos de los apóstoles.”

El Ministerio de Tradiociones Hispanas: Los invita a desayunar/ comer en el salón McGivney El 19 de Mayo del 2019 Plato de Desayuno $8.00 2 tacos Chorizo con Huevo y Frijoles fritos y bebida 2 tacos Papa con Huevo y Frijoles fritos y bebida Solo después de las misas 7:30am y 9:00am

Plato de Almuerzo $8.00 4 Flautas de Pollo con Arroz y Frijoles Fritos y bebida Solo despues de las misas 11:00 am y 1:00 pm

Extra 1 taco $ 2.50 Bebida $ 1.50 4 Flautas de Pollo $5.00 Todos los fondos se utlizarán para pagar la imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Venta de boletos en la Puerta principal.