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St. Justin Martyr Parish Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Mass Schedule Saturday: (Vigil Mass) 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. in Vietnamese; 5:00 p.m. in Spanish

Monday and Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)

Friday 6:30 p.m. (Chapel) in Vietnamese

Eucharis c Adora on Wednesday:

9:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. (Chapel)

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.

By appointment. Call the parish office.

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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 10, 2017

13350 Ashford Point Drive • Houston, TX 77082-5100 Telephone: 281-556-5116 • FAX: 281-556-6932

E-Mail: sjm@sjmtx.com • Web page: www.sjmtx.org

Fr. Paul Chovanec, Pastor Fr. Peter Thang Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Corney Llorens Deacon Nhat Tran Deacon Gary Boyd

ADULT BAPTISM AND ENTERING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Rite for the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process is ongoing. Contact one of the priests in the parish office.

ADULT CONFIRMATION FOR PRACTICING CATHOLICS Please phone the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact Dolores Gonzalez at 281-902-5711 or dgonzalez@sjmtx.com six months to two years prior to the desired date.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN Baptism for children through age six is held monthly except during the season of Lent. There are no private baptisms.

There are required preparation sessions for the parents. At least one parent must be a registered member of the parish and a practicing Catholic. Expectant parents are asked to begin this process during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Please phone the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN SEVEN AND OLDER Please contact the Religious Education office about the RCIA process, 281-902-5701.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please phone the parish office as soon as you or someone in your family schedules surgery/hospitalization or suffers an

illness or injury. PLEASE DON’T DELAY in this prayer for Christian healing! The Sacrament is celebrated the fourth Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION, FIRST PENANCE , CONFIRMATION AND QUINCEAÑERA CELEBRATIONS Please contact the Religious Education office, 281-902-5701.

NURSERY The nursery is open during weekend Masses and other parish activities. It is located in the Christian Formation Center building.

YOUTH MINISTRY AT ST. JUSTIN MARTYR There are various activities for Middle and High School Youth throughout the year. Youth Nights take place every

Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. and are a time for youth to make friends, have fun and learn more about their faith. For more information contact the Youth Ministry Office at 281-902-5710.

ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PRESCHOOL Early childhood education - 18 months to Pre-K Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

For information, please call 281-556-1260.

ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Other times, call 281-556-6882. Fax is 281-752-5985.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Bulletin e-mail: martha@sjmtx.com

WELCOME TO ST. JUSTIN MARTYR Please let us know you have arrived. We are anxious to meet you. Contact the parish office for a welcoming packet.

ST. JUSTIN MARTYR PARISH BOUNDARIES Beginning at a point on Barker Reservoir Dam at Briar Forest Street, East on Briar Forest to Dariy Ashford; thence South on Dairy Ashford to Westheimer Road; thence East on Westheimer Road to Old Westheimer Road; thence South on Old Westheimer Road, to Alief-Clodine; thence West on Alief-Clodine to Dairy Ashford; thence South on Dairy Ashford Bellaire Blvd; thence West on Bellaire Blvd. to Eldridge; thence South on to Beechnut; thence West on Beechnut to Addicks-Howell Road (Hwy 6); thence South on Addicks Howell Road to Keegans Bayou; thence West on Keegans Bayou to O’Brien Road; thence North on O’Brien Road to Barker Reservoir Dam; thence Northeast along the Dam to the point of beginning at Briar Forest.

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Clergy Reflection

Financial Stewardship Pastoral Staff

Dolores Gonzalez Coordinator of Adult Ministry

Lisa Hachicho Director of Preschool

Alyssa Avila DRE

Karen Rachal Parish Administrator

Vacant Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Weekend Collection

Please see next week’s bulletin for the September 3 collection amount.

Required Weekly Budget Amount $20,300

Building Improvements $ -0-

Social Ministry $ -0-

Registered Families 1851

Diocesan Services Fund 2017

Parish Goal: $124,780

Parish Amount Pledged: $ 89,679 Parish Contributions: $ 78,363

Balance Due: $ 46,417

Number of Participants 427

Upcoming Second Collections

September 10 Catholic University of America/ University of St. Thomas October 22 Propagation of the Faith November 5 Retired Priests November 19 Campaign for Human Development

Thank you for your continued support of St. Justin Martyr Parish!

God’s Watchers

In the ancient world watchmen were extremely im-portant people. They kept communities safe, and were there to alert them to any impending danger or attack. Before locks, alarms, and security systems, watchmen were the protectors, the safety measure. So when the Lord charges Ezekiel as a watchman today, it is a weighty charge. So weighty, we learn, that if Ezekiel fails to sound the alarm for those around him and they perish in a state of wickedness, Ezekiel will be held re-sponsible! This profound connection between God’s will on earth and in heaven is repeated in today’s Gos-pel, where Jesus instructs us that we are to be the securi-ty force, the watchers placed on alert that nowhere in the Body of Christ, the church, will there be any two mem-bers of the one Body who are not reconciled. Scripture tells us that Jesus reconciled all things in heaven and on earth through the blood of his cross. But we are given the mission to continue that reconciliation on earth as in heaven through our ceaseless efforts to be, as Paul would write, ambassadors of reconciliation. Let us not get too comfortable thinking that we are responsible on-ly for keeping our own lives from the path of wicked-ness and disagreement. We are also held accountable for the lives of the members of Christ’s body around us.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Catholic Higher Education Collection

All parishes in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese are invited to participate in the second collection this week-end, September 9 & 10 for Catholic Higher Education. The money collected will be shared between the Univer-sity of St. Thomas Fr. Monaghan Scholarship Fund and the Catholic University of America. More than 75% of all UST students receive some kind of scholarship or financial aid, and UST depends on gifts from area par-ishes to help make it possible. To learn more about these scholarships, visit stthom.edu and click on Catho-lic Collections.

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Parish Events Sunday, September 10th 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Little Church 12:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Monday, September 11th 7:00 p.m. Mass Tuesday, September 12th 6:30 p.m. Penance 7:00 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Young Adults 7:30 p.m. Perpetual Help Novena & Rosary Wednesday, September 13th 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 p.m. RCIA Pre-Catechumenate 7:00 p.m. RCIA Thursday, September 14th - Exaltation of the Cross 9:00 a.m. Mass Friday, September 15th 9:00 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Mass Saturday, September 16th 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:00 p.m. Penance 5:30 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Dinner Sunday, September 17th 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Little Church 12:00 p.m. Vietnamese Mass 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 6:30 p.m. Middle School & High School CCE

Prayer Needs

September 9th ~ September 17th

Sat. Sept 9th 5:30 p.m. + Edgar H. Pagante

Sun. Sept 10th 8:00 a.m. Sir Nicholas Miriam Onyenobi

Sun. Sept 10th 10:00 a.m. People of St. Justin

Sun. Sept 10th 12:00 p.m. Joseph Miuer

Sun. Sept 10th 5:00 p.m. + Guadalupe Perez

Mon. Sept 11th 7:00 p.m. + Ana

Tue. Sept 12th 7:00 p.m. + All Souls in Purgatory

Wed. Sept 13th 9:00 a.m. + Walter T. Heckler

Thurs. Sept 14th 9:00 a.m. + Cecilia Muoneme Ugo

Fri. Sept 15th 9:00 a.m. + Cloral Fanning

Fri. Sept 15th 6:30 p.m. + Francis Assisi Tran

Sat. Sept 16th 9:00 a.m. Joseph Cao Duc Hung

Sat. Sept 16th 5:30 p.m. + Ann Davidson

Sun. Sept 17th 8:00 a.m. + Diana Gittens

Sun. Sept 17th 10:00 a.m. + Virginia R. Sendejo

Sun. Sept 17th 12:00 p.m. People of St. Justin

Sun. Sept 17th 5:00 p.m. + Rosa Gonzalez de Paradelia

Wed. Sept 13th 9:00 a.m. + Linda Vaughan McKernan

Mass Intentions

Readings for the Week Sun., Sept 10th: Ez 33:7-9/Rom 13:8-10/ Mt 18:15-20 Mon., Sept 11th: Col 1:24—2:3/Lk 6:6-11 Tues., Sept 12th: Col 2:6-15/Lk 6:12-19 Wed., Sept 13th: Col 3:1-11/Lk 6:20-26 Thurs., Sept 14th: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/ Jn 3:13-17 Fri., Sept 15th: 1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14/Jn 19:25-27 Sat., Sept 16th: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Lk 6:43-49 Sun., Sept 17th: Sir 27:30—28:7/Rom 14:7-9/ Mt 18:21-35

Word Of Life

“When people are tempted to see their own lives as di-minished in value or meaning, they most need the love and assistance of others to assure them of their inherent Worth.” USCCB, “To Live Each Day with Dignity: A Statement

on Assisted Suicide,” Copyright 2011 Vocations Brief

Family life can build values integral to a strong voca-tion—whether to the priesthood, religious life or mar-riage. Teaching your children to value commitment, service and prayer will help them make strong vocation decisions as adults and live out those vocations with success and fulfillment.

Serra for priestly and religious vocations

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Parish Life

There are no Food Sales today!

Next Sunday, September 17, enjoy Breakfast Tacos on sale in the parish

hall after morning Masses.

Job Opening: Coordinator of Youth Ministry

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church 13350 Ashford Point Drive

Houston, Texas 77082

Summary: St. Justin Martyr Church is currently looking for a full time Coordinator of Youth Ministry. The primary responsibility of this position is to implement a comprehensive youth program for middle school (6th - 8th grade) and high school (9th - 12th grade) youth. This includes planning the religious education programs, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, youth ministry activities, retreats, fundraising, service opportunities and any other activities that can build the faith of the young church. A part time assistant is available to help with administrative tasks and program facilitation.

Requirements: Applicants must be a least 25 years of age with a minimum of 2 to 3 years youth ministry experience. This experience includes administration/budgeting, comprehensive youth ministry program development, recruitment and formation of volunteers, music and relational ministry, etc. The applicant must also possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry or Related Field. All applicants will be expected to have completed or be willing to complete formation required by the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry.

If you are interested, please submit your resume via email to sjm@sjmtx.com or via mail to:

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church Attention: Fr. Paul Chovanec, Pastor

13350 Ashford Point Drive Houston, Texas 770872

African Community of St. Justin Martyr

September 10 - Prayer meeting and choir practice after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the CFC building room 212. New members are welcome September 17 - Prayer meeting and choir practice after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the CFC building room 212. New members are welcome September 24 - Executive meeting and choir practice after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the CFC building room 212. For more information, contact Okey Okafor at 832-526-6668.

DSF 2017

Parish Goal: $124,780

This year’s theme for the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) is Go Make Disciples.

Our 2017 DSF has begun in every parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them, serve them, and show them mercy. The thousands of people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese need your compassion and generosity. Your kind gift to DSF ena-bles us to reach out to people in this parish and through-out the entire Archdiocese through more than 60 im-portant programs. Please pray about your commitment, then complete the pledge card and return it by mail or drop it off at St. Justin Martyr. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services.

Envelopes are in the narthex. Please, make your pledge today. Hosts & Wine for St. Justin Martyr

The honor of providing the Bread and Wine at every Mass, can be yours. The bread and wine are consecrat-ed into the Body and Blood of Christ. The hosts are made by the cloistered Dominican Sisters in New Caney, Texas, and the wine (made and sold for use in the Mass) is made by the Christian Brothers in Califor-nia. Those who would like to donate the Hosts and Wine for the Masses of each month are invited to do so. The hosts and wine could be given in memory of depart-ed loved ones.

The offering for the hosts for one month would be $270 and the offering for the wine for one month would be $150. To make this donation, contact Karen Rachal in the parish office, 281-556-5116. Thank you.

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News About the Mavericks

September 12 – Tuesday – 3:00 p.m. - Monthly birth-day party for residents at West Oaks Geriatric Center. If interested in bringing cheer to these patients call Joanne at 281-395-2123. September 15 – Friday – 6:30 p.m. - Monthly meet-ing in parish hall followed by a pot-luck supper. Ham to be provided by the club. September 19 – Tuesday – 2:00 p.m. - Kitchen band practice in the parish hall. LOOKING AHEAD! September 30 – Saturday – Bus trip to Navasota to see the play “Steel Magnolias”. Cost $11. Lunch at Los Fuentes Steak & Grill. Buffet $12. Menu entrees $10 - $15. Bus leaves at 10:30 a.m. from church parking lot. Reservations to Marge at 281-498-3413 by September 16. The Mavericks is an organization of and for individuals 50 years and older that provides opportunities of fellow-ship, spiritual growth and service. For more information call Jim at 281-293-8206.

Social Ministry News

First, thank you St. Justin Martyr Community for your generous donations given to help hurricane Harvey vic-tims. September is "National Hunger Month". Many peo-ple are having to make a decision as to pay their bill such as rent or lights-thus leaving no money for food. Also, September is "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month." Pray for the families who are battling cancer that God will give them strength to get through the days. Sincere thank you to all who celebrated our Blessed Mother's Birthday. The spare change donations will help restock the food pantry shelves.

Happy Grandparent's Day!

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Preschool News

Box Tops for Education One way to be a supporter of St. Justin Preschool is so easy! Help us by clipping and saving “Box Tops for Education”. They are worth 10 cents each and add up quickly. You can clip, save and place in an envelope marked box tops for education and place them in the collection basket. We us the box top money to supple-ment our fundraising account. Help us raise money for replacement of materials and furniture. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Daughters of Isabella Unity, Friendship and Charity

"If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." PS 95 Congratulations to our sister Myra Costello. She is a new BSN Graduate from the University of Texas Nurs-ing School. She is also an Honor Society member and on the Deans List. Our next meeting is September 11 at 7:15 p.m. If you are interested in finding out about or joining our wonderful organization please call Bette Breaz at 281-493-6855.

Knights of Columbus-SJM Council 8293

The Council meets the First and Third Thursday of every month. If you are interested in joining the Knights of Colum-bus, please contact Grand Knight Michael Akiboh at 281-707-4444.

Giving Thanks When You Shop

Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in our bulletin when you visit their business. Through their participation, our parish receives our weekly bulletin free of charge.

Parish Life

Next weekend the Ministry Spotlight will be on the

- Bible Studies -

Visit the table in the Narthex after Mass next weekend to learn more about

this Ministry.

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Parish Life RCIA

Curious about the Catholic Faith? Are you unbaptized? Or were you baptized in another faith? RCIA is the program for you! Please call the church office and leave your name and a contact phone number, and someone from the RCIA Team will call you to give you more information. St. Justin’s Young Adult Group

Are you, your child, or your grandchild between 18 and 35ish? Join the Young Adult Community for faith and fellowship. September 12 - Bible Study. Join us in CFC 211 (Library) as we enjoy snacks and explore the readings for the week. Service Project - Postponed to September. Garrett is organizing this event next month. Questions or comments, contact Robert Ontko at robert.ontko@gmail.com or 832-372-9928. That Man Is You

Men, strengthen your faith by attending, “That Man Is You” beginning Saturday, September 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. here in the parish hall. Enjoy a real breakfast, and donuts and coffee along with fellowship and discussions in Jesus’ name. Sign-up in the parish hall after Masses the weekends of September 2 & 3 and again on September 9 & 10. For more information call Raymond Torres at 713-444-1314. There is no charge. Bible Donation

Donate a Bible now . . . as a gift in your name, the name of your family, or to remember a deceased loved one with a memorial gift. The cost is $30. Please stop by or call the parish office for more information.

A Stewardship Prayer

Jesus, I give my whole life to you, I thank you for creat-ing me, dying for me, and rising for me.

Please give me a spirit of service and love so I can pour out myself for others as you did for me.

In gratitude, I offer myself to you, asking for the grace to keep you first in my heart.

Help me to use everything You have given me to serve You, my parish, and all those around me. Amen

Please Pray For . . .

The following couple will celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony at St. Justin Martyr.

September 23 Devan Aleman & Leticia Pantigoso

September 30 Man Truong & Anh Nguyen

Bible Study Kick Off Dinner

Ever wonder what foods were eaten during the time of Jesus? Just come and enjoy dinner. A cover dish is welcomed, not required. September 16, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

Monday Night Bible Study

It will study the “Corinthians” this fall. We begin at 7:30 p.m. on September 25, in room 110 in the CFC Bldg. All are welcomed. There is a small fee for the study book. Adult Sacrament Class

Are you baptized Catholic? Are you missing some Sacraments? Confession? Communion? And/or Confirmation? Adult Sacrament Class is for you! Classes begin on September 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call 281-902-5711 or email Dolores Gonzalez at dgonzalez@sjmtx.com, There is a material/book fee for this class. Please Welcome Our Newest Members

Baptized last weekend: Brunnel Kakanu Ndokama Raymond Jaiden Chavana Bailey Mai Tran Mikai Shion Black Israel Antonio Fernandez

Our altar flowers this week were donated

By the Densford’s In memory of Cora G. Densford

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Middle and High School

Youth Ministry

For more information about youth events and activities contact:

Vacant, Coordinator of

Youth Ministries

281-902-5710

Information is also available on the Youth Ministry page of the parish

website at www.sjmtx.org.

CCE News Alyssa Avila Director of Religious

Ed. aavila@sjmtx.com

281-902-5701

Contact Us

Perla Galvan-Sainz CCE Assistant 281-902-5712

CCE Registration It is not too late to register for the new

CCE School Year 2017-2018! Please stop the CCE Office or visit us

at www.sjmtx.org (under the Youth Ministry tab) to register or for more

information.

Reminder CCE classes begin on Sunday,

September 17, 2017 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)

Children ages 3-Kinder:

We have a program for you! Little Church takes place during the

10:00 AM Mass on Sundays.

Please contact the CCE office to register. We hope to see you there!

Students with special needs:

We have a place for all! If your child is in need of a sacrament,

please contact us to talk about our adaptive programs and special instruction.

Continuing Christian Education (CCE)

CCE is a catechetical program designed to systematically teach our children about the Catholic faith and grow in their relationship with Christ.

We have programs for preschool

through high school. Please contact the CCE office for more information.

We are always in need of

volunteers. Do not be afraid! We will train mentor all volunteers and offer several opportunities for growth to

catechists of all seasons.

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INFORMATION SHEET: Church name & address St. Justin Martyr #515169 13350 Ashford Point Drive Houston, Texas 77082 Contact person: Martha Martin @ 281-556-5116 Software used: Win 7, MSPub 2010, AA-9 Date of publication: September 10, 2017 (Sunday’s date) Number of pages transmitted: Cover + 7 text pages + this page = 9 (2 ad pages) Special instructions for Production:

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