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July 17, 2018
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Repentance in the gospel is to acknowledge our failing with the resolve to move beyond to be more God centered. Repentance is a determined, focused action to start over and to turn around. In commissioning the twelve in our Gospel this week, Jesus is sending out helpers to bring people into a right relationship with God. Yet, Jesus calls us all to lead others to repentance so that God can be glorified by our lives and the lives of others.
Our annual Vacation Bible School wrapped up last week and it was a huge success. We had a record number of kids participants along with over 60 adult and teen volunteers helping our young people grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church. I want to say a special thanks to Mrs. Pamella Johnson our Director of Faith Formation, for developing and executing an exciting program for our young people. I also want to say a special thank you to our Co-Directors of VBS this year, Deborah Sorge and Maria Mays, with the help of Jessica Casados the Faith Formation Assistant, Steven Sotelo our Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Debbie Tribble, and all our parents, teens and volunteers for making this event happen for the people of out parish. On behalf of STHY, I want to thank you all.
This weekend, please welcome Fr. John Phelps, C.Ss.R. who will speak at all the Masses on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach which was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas including the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central America and South America.
Church attendance during the summer months tends to drop off as vacations and weekend sporting events often conflict. On the other hand, the services STHY provide with the parish and for the larger community continue year round, as do their associated expenses. Thus, your consistent financial support of our parish is vital to achieving our stewardship mission. The easiest way to be sure that your gift of treasure reaches us, even when you can’t be here, is through enrollment in our electronic offertory program: Faith Direct. Enrollment forms are available in the Church office or you can visit Faith Direct’s secure website at www.faithdirect.net to enroll on line. Our parish code is TX526. As always, know that your generosity is truly a gift from God.
I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Lisa Freeman will be our 2019 Parish Spring Festival Chairperson. I want to give a special thanks to Raul Turner who has been our Chairperson for the last five years. Mrs. Freeman has been working behind the scene at our past festivals, and has now agreed to step forward as the new Festival Chairperson. Planning is now underway for the Spring Festival 2019, so please be on the lookout for how you can help with this important effort for the Church. Please congratulate, thank and pray for Mrs. Freeman as she assumes the duties and Spring Festival 2019 Chairperson.
Next, I want to encourage you to watch a new program on FORMED called Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist which explores the truth and beauty of Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and its people. Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life.
I send out my sincere thanks to all who made a pledge for our Building Faith, Family and Future … our Sanctuary, our Home… Capital Campaign. I truly appreciate your generosity and support. Please consider making a pledge. Blue envelopes are in the Narthex along with our collection box specifically designed for our Capital campaign or you can do so online through the parish website. Please continue to pray for our Church community.
God Bless,
Fr. Reginald Samuels