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June 27, 2023Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ
In our first reading from this Sunday’s lectionary, is a passage from the book of kings that tells the story of a wealthy woman from Shunem who showed hospitality to the prophet Elisha. The woman invited Elisha to her home and prepared a room for him to stay. Elisha was grateful for her kindness and asked if there was anything he could do for her in return. The woman replied that she had everything she needed but she had no son. Elisha then prophesied that she would have a son within a year.
The passage is often interpreted as an example of the importance of hospitality and generosity. We are all called to generosity. It also highlights the power of faith and the rewards that come from trusting in God. When we show our generosity to those around us, we are demonstrating our faith.
In our Gospel reading for the week, we have Jesus giving instructions to his disciples before sending them out on a mission to preach the gospel. He reminds them that there is a need for them to prioritize one’s relationship with God above all other relationships. We are all call to see the importance of following Jesus and being willing to make sacrifices for him.
Next, mark your calendar for August 19-20, 2023, for the celebration of the 58th anniversary of our parish. Planning has already begun for the celebration of our parish with, food, fun and prizes. We will have further details as the weeks go by on how we can make the celebrations of our parish a wonderful event for the church and community.
The Café Catholica summer series is open to all young adults (ages 18-39) and features dynamic speakers, prayer, and socializing. Café Catholica 2023 will be held in person at St. Anne Church (2140 Westheimer Rd., Houston) on three Mondays in July starting on July 10th. Each night will include Confession at 5:15 pm, Mass at 6:15 pm, Dinner at 7:15 pm, and Talk at 8:15 pm. This year’s theme is Rise Up! Come for all or part of the evening! No registration is needed to attend. July 10, 2023: Q&A with Cardinal DiNardo Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston July 17, 2023: SPIRIT NIGHT: Rise & Run: Living Chastity in Friendship & Dating Brian Butler, Co-Author of Theology of the Body for Teens July 24, 2023: Decisions, Direction and Discernment: How Mary, Joseph, and the Saints can Help; Paul George, Author and National Speaker.
For more information contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica or [email protected] or 713-741-8778.
Preparation and registration has begun for the Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC) which gathers participants from all over the local Church. AYC is the largest evangelizing event for older adolescents that the Archdiocese hosts annually. The youth conference will be held at the Hilton Americas Hotel on July 28-30, 2023. To Register for AYC go to https://sthyacinth.org/archdiocesan-youth-conference-ayc . If you are interested in making a donation towards the AYC scholarship fund to help a youth of our parish attend who are unable to afford the full price, your contribution would be GREATLY appreciated.
Due to the damage to the Church complex, the St. Vincent De Paul and the SVdP food pantry are working out of First Baptist Church of Deer Park on 8th Street. If there is a need for assistance, please call 281- 497 -3131. Since we are no longer able to collect food here at St. Hyacinth, we are asking parishioners to donate food to the Community Food Bank at Fr. Methodist on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am to 2:00pm. Thank you for your generosity.
In celebration of our parish 58th anniversary, this year’s parish project, as pastor, I will be challenging the community of St Hyacinth to come together and provide support for the renovation and restoration of the stain glass windows of the Church. To support this project, please go to https://sthyacinth.org/stain-glass-renovation-project to donate. We hope to raise $75,000 for the renovation and restoration of our Holy Spirit Window and Christ the Good Shepherd window.
Finally, I want to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July week. The parish office will be closed on Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th in observance of the July 4th holiday.
God Bless,
Fr. Reginald Samuels
