Fr. Hai’s CornerMay 10, 2015  · James Felton, Sr. for 32 years. They have two children, both STM alumni. Terry Jr. is working on his Ph.D. in London, and Michael is a senior at

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS May 10, 2015

Fr. Hai’s Corner

The Ascension of the Lord Jesus (Thursday, May 14),

is a movable feast, where it celebrates the day that

Christ, in the presence of His apostles, ascended

bodily into Heaven. The Ascension occurred on the

40th day of Easter, so it falls on a Thursday, and thus

is o%en called Ascension Thursday; however, in most

dioceses in the United States, the celebra)on of the

Ascension has been transferred to the following Sun-

day, the Seventh Sunday of Easter.

As we reflect upon the Ascension of the Lord Jesus

during the coming week, let us remember that while

Jesus has ascended into Heaven, He is here with us

today. He is present in our hearts. He is present in

His apostolic Church. He is physically present in the

Holy Eucharist and in the Sacred Tabernacle. As mys-

terious as it appears, while He has ascended, our

faith affirms to us that He is s)ll here with us.

May Jesus always be with each and every one of you

as you are moved by His Spirit to proclaim the Good

News to those around you!

Fr. Hai

Collection Information July 2014-June 2015

Yearly Budgeted Offertory $1,850,523.00

Weekend Collection (05/03/2015)

WEEKLY FISCAL YTD Actual Collection 36,665.28 1,620,347.88 Budgeted Amount 37,000.00 1,591,000.00 Over (+)/Under(-) - $ 334.72 +$ 29,347.88

The Actual Collection for Fiscal Y TD includes Holy Day Collection amounts. Additional Collections: Nepal Earthquake Victims $ 8,894.26 Children (Social Services) $ 0.00 Building Fund $ 965.00

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Eucharistic Adoration: Mon. 9-10 p.m. Tues., 1-2 p.m. Wed., 4-5 p.m. Thursday, 12 noon-1 p.m. Our chapel remains open 24 hours a day be-cause of the commitment made by those who take a weekly Holy Hour. Please commit!! Call Suzie Hamilton for info, 713-557-3036 or 713-729-0221.

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“There are no joys like innocence.” -Archbishop Fulton Sheen

It’s that time of year again...Scheduling Time!!!

All ministries and organizations that use parish facilities for their meetings need to make their requests for the upcom-ing year...either the new school year, 2015-2016 or for the calendar year 2016, depending on your meeting schedule. There is a new form that is available on the church web-site, the facility request form. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call the office for a copy. Remem-ber, a request is simply that: a request. We will do our best to accommodate everyone. Questions? Ask for Suzie.

www.stmhouston.org 713-729-0221

www.houstonvocations.com This is the vocations site for the Archdiocese, if you have been searching, check it out and see if there is a program you can attend.

Spread the Good News! St Thomas More Event Photo

is free and open to all STM ministries. Ministry Heads may call Chris Moras at 713.305.4099 to

schedule photography for their next parish event. You can view parish photos from past events at

www.stthomasmoreevents.shutterfly.com

We will have a Taize Prayer service on May 19,

7:00pm in the church. This is a contempla�ve, medi-

a�onal �me of song and scripture. Please make

plans to come.

If you are allergic to gluten, there are op)ons for receiving

Holy Communion, please contact Deacon John Krugh:

[email protected]

There will be a second collection next weekend

for Catholic Communications.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 10… Monday, May 11 6:30 a.m. †Gene Johannes 5:30 p.m. †Primo Castillo Tuesday, May 12 6:30 a.m. Jurica Family Special Intention 5:30 p.m. Hansen Family, Thanksgiving Wednesday, May 13 6:30 a.m. †Souls In Purgatory 5:30 p.m. †Lawrence & Lois Keuchel Thursday, May 14 6:30 a.m. Mark Navo 8:15 a.m. †George Belton 5:30 p.m. †Peter Long Bui Friday, May 15 6:30 a.m. †Claude Thiem 5:30 p.m. Cinthia Orea 7:00 p.m. STM Graduating Class Saturday, May 16 9:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving 5:00 p.m. †Richard Endres Sunday, May 17 7:30 a.m. E. Abaya, Thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. †Patricia Van Dorn 11:00 a.m. †Richard Endres 1:00 p.m. For the Parish 5:00 p.m. †Eva B. Nunez 7:00 p.m.

This week around STM…. Sunday, May 10-MOTHER’S DAY! 9:00 a.m. CCE Parents & Students, Prinster Hall & School 9:30 a.m. RCIA, Adult Ed Bldg. 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of the Sick, Church 11:00 a.m. CCE Parents & Students, Prinster Hall & School 2:00 p.m. CCE Catechist’s Party, Prinster Hall 2:30 p.m. Spanish Baptisms, Church 6:00 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary 6:30 p.m. NO Young Disciples (Youth Group) Monday, May 11 5:30 p.m. Sp. Legion of Mary, Room F 7:30 p.m. Apostleship of the Cross (Sp.), AE-St. Paul Tuesday, May 12 9:30 a.m. Sr. Citizen Bingo, Scout House 7:00 p.m. ESL Classes, School School Board, Library Wednesday, May 13 7:00 p.m. OMOPH Prayer Group, Chapel Adult Confirmation (Sp.), Youth Prayer Room Youth Confirmation Class 1, Youth Center Youth Confirmation Class 2, School 7:30 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, AE-St. Peter Legion of Mary, AE-St. Paul Sp. Choir, Church 8:00 p.m. K of C, Prinster Thursday, May 14 6:45 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary 7:00 p.m. ESL, School Adult Confirmation (Eng.), Rectory 7:30 p.m. Word of Truth Bible Study, AE-St. Peter Apostleship of the Cross, AE-St. Paul Combined Choir, Church 11:00 p.m. Precious Blood Prayer Group, Donovan’s Den Friday, May 15 9:15 a.m. Altar Society, Church 5:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Jr. (Sp.), Room F 6:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Jr. (Sp.), Room F 7:00 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary 8th Grade Graduation, Church Saturday, May 16 9:00 a.m. Eng. Baptism Class, AE-St. Peter 10:00 a.m. Sp. Baptism Class, Prinster Hall 3:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Mtg., Prinster 3:30 p.m. Confessions, Church 6:15 p.m. Confessions, Church 7:15 p.m. Rosary Procession, Church Sunday, May 17 9:30 a.m. RCIA, Adult Ed Bldg. 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of the Sick, Church 12:15 p.m. Nigerian Catholic Women, Scout House 2:30 p.m. Spanish Baptisms, Church 3:00 p.m. Medical Mission Mtg., Donvan’s Den 6:00 p.m. Sp. Choir, AE-St. Mary 6:30 p.m. Young Disciples (Youth Group), Youth Center

Readings for the week of May 10, 2015

Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98;

1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17

Monday Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149; Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs;

Saint Pancras, Martyr

Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138; Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday Our Lady of Fa�ma

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148; Jn 16:12-15

Thursday The Ascension of the Lord

Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17-23 or

Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13; Mk 16:15-20

Friday Saint Isidore

Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47; Jn 16:20-23

Saturday Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47; Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103;

1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19

10 When the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated on the following Sunday, the Second Read-

ing and Gospel from the Seventh Sunday of Easter (see no. 60) may be read on the Sixth

Sunday of Easter. 11

Regarding the Ascension of the Lord, the ecclesias)cal provinces of Boston, HarFord, New

York, Newark, Omaha, and Philadelphia have retained its celebra)on on the proper Thurs-

day, while all other provinces have transferred this Solemnity to the Seventh Sunday of

Easter, May 17. If transferred, Thursday, May 14, is observed as the Feast of Saint MaIhias,

Apostle. The following readings are used: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17 (564) Pss Prop.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS May 10, 2015

Janice Felton is a Computer Teacher and Athle)c Director at

STM. She has been a teacher for 12 years. She has a Bachelor of

Science in Business and Accoun)ng from Xavier

University. She has been married to Terry

James Felton, Sr. for 32 years. They have two

children, both STM alumni. Terry Jr. is working

on his Ph.D. in London, and Michael is a senior

at West Point. Most people don’t know Janice is

a twin. Janice’s interests and hobbies are coach-

ing basketball and collec)ng Anima)on Art.

Janice states: “I am proud to be a part of the STM experience.

The freedom to pray and speak each and every day about my

faith and ins)ll that in my students is why I am here. Watching

the students at STM develop academically, as well as spiritually,

into young individuals with good Chris)an morals and values is

quite rewarding!”

Flocknote is a way for the parish to communicate with you! If you don’t have time to read the bulletin but want to know what’s going on, sign up for this service. There are 2 easy ways to register for Flocknote (pick one): Visit our network at

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or

Text “Hillcroft” to 84576

Drive-by Adora�on!

Have you no)ced that the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance

in our adora)on chapel is visible from the parking lot? Every

)me you drive through the STM parking lot, you can make a visit

to Jesus- a brief moment of adora)on without ever leaving your

car! We are so blessed to have 24 hour adora)on of Our Lord

and possibly the only drive-by adora)on chapel in the world.

Religious Education 2014-2015 YEAR

SPECIAL THANKS

Today is the last official Sunday CCE class for the 2014-2015 year.

Thank you all for sharing your children with us this past year. We

look forward to their return in September. I would especially like to

thank all the catechists, aides and youth who faithfully gave of their

time to share their gifts. Your dedication and support of the CCE

program is very much appreciated.

Congratulations to those who made their First Communion

Saturday May 9, 2015.

147 Children made their First Holy Communion on Saturday fol-

lowing a fantastic Mass in Church. Well done to all 'First Commu-

nicants'.

CONFIRMATION—HIGH SCHOOL

May 27, Last Day of Classes 2014-2015

CCE Families: Thank you to all who turned

in money for the Rice Bowl collection. The

amount collected was $1,469.62 and all of this

money goes to Catholic Relief Services to

help people in need in several countries.

Faith. Action. Results.

COMING SOON…………..

REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016 CCE YEAR

Be on the lookout for the 2015-2016 CCE registration in early June.

Keep in mind that it is important in your child’s faith journey that

they attend CCE each year as one year builds on another. The most

important part of your child’s health, growth and well-being is, of

course, a wonderful and faithful relationship with Jesus.

THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER +Remember to bring your child to Sunday Masses+

STreaMliners (Adults over 50 only) - May 2015 $15 dues for the year—Adults over 50 only.

Monday, May 18, County Bus Day Trip, Schulenberg, $10pp and lunch on your own. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, Coushatta Casino Day Trip, $15pp (includes $10 free play), coffee, donuts, hot kolaches at 6:30 a.m., bus leaves at 7:00 a.m., return around 7:00 p.m. NEW TRIP - June 1-3, 2015 Paragon Casino, Marksville, LA, $185pp single, $256pp double, payment due at signup, no refund after May 20 ************************************************************************** All trips leave from the back parking area near Prinster Hall. If you are parking

your car please leave at least 5 spaces open around the dumpsters and recycling bins.

STreaMliner trips are open to all STM families and friends! For info, call Ed’s Tours 713-723-2035.

We invite you to join the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants in a

Peaceful, Prayerful, Mass and Rosary on Saturday, May 16, 2015.

Mass will be held at 8:10 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 6921 Chet-

wood Dr., Houston, TX 77081. Followed by a Rosary procession

to Planned Parenthood, 5800 Bellaire Blvd. If you cannot join us

on Saturday, please remember us and all individuals whose lives

we touch that day in your prayers.

HELPERS OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Being a mother is one of God’s most precious vocations. God bless each of you. The Parish Vocations Committee

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

This process is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It begins with informal question and answer sessions. Inquiry sessions are held on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, just come on Wednesday evening, or talk to Deacon John Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221.

HONORING MARY IN MAY

DATE: Saturday, May 16 TIME: 7:15 p.m. PLACE: STM Catholic Church

Please join us for a special bilingual event ~

+ Crowning of the Blessed Mother

+ Brown Scapular enrollment

+ Rosary Procession

+ Refreshments in Servant Hall after the

Procession

Everyone will receive a new brown scapular

All 1st Holy Communicants are invited to

wear their special attire to this event

Please bring a snack to share

For more information, please contact Mary

Anne Jurica, 713-828-2124 or Susan Brown at

713-774-9420

HONRANDO A MARÍA

EN MAYO FECHA: Sábado, 16 de mayo HORA: 7:15 p.m. LUGAR: Iglesia católica STM Por favor, únase a nosotros para un evento es-

pecial bilingüe ~ + Coronación de la Santísima Madre + Inscripción del Escapulario Café + Procesión del Rosario + Refrescos en el Salón Servant después de la Procesión Todos recibirán un nuevo escapulario café Se invita a todos los niños que acaban de hacer Su primera comunión a usar su atuendo espe-cial para este evento. Favor de traer una merienda para compartir Para obtener más información, por favor comu-níquese con Heidi at 832-654-2151

Troop 99 Boy Scouts will host a garage sale fundraiser Satur-day, May 30, 2015. The garage sale will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Rehkopf Gym. We are accepting donations for the garage sale. Donations can be dropped off at the Rehkopf Gym (old gym) on Friday, May 29 from 5—7 p.m. Donations of clothes, small furniture/electronics/ household supplies/toys etc. would be appreciated. Items over 40 lbs. cannot be accepted. Participating scouts are raising funds to help with costs at Seabase Camp in Florida this summer. The group thanks Father Hai and St. Thomas More Parish for their support. For more information contact : Angie Broussard 713-385-3805

PRACTICAL TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR

CHILD’S BAPTISM

1. Register in the Baptismal Preparation class early in your pregnancy.

2. Prayerfully study the Baptism ceremony and its rich symbols.

3. Choose Godparents who will be real and long lasting help in the Christian formation of your child. Notify them in advance that they will need to take the Baptismal Prepa-ration class too. They are meant to be more than honorary sponsors.

4. Encourage relatives and friends to be pre-sent for the Baptism (not just the party).

5. Set aside the sym-bols from your child’s Baptism (candle, white gar-ment, Baptismal cer-tificate, pictures) and keep them as reminders of the ongoing im-portance of the event.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS May 10, 2015

Ser madre es una de las mas preciosas vocacio-nes de Dios. Que Dios bendiga a cada una de us-tedes. El comité de Vocaciones de la Parroquia

Del Padre Hai

La Ascensión del Señor Jesús (Jueves 14 de Mayo), es

una fiesta movible, donde se celebra el día en que Cris-

to, en presencia de sus Apóstoles, ascendió corporal-

mente a los cielos. La Ascensión se produjo en el cua-

dragésimo día de Pascua, por lo que cae un jueves, y

por lo tanto a menudo se llama Ascensión el Jueves; sin

embargo, en la mayoría de las Diócesis de los Estados

Unidos, la celebración de la Ascensión ha sido transferi-

da al siguiente Domingo, el Sép)mo Domingo de Pas-

cua.

Al reflexionar sobre la Ascensión del Señor Jesús duran-

te la semana que viene, recordemos que mientras Jesús

ascendió al cielo, El esta aquí no nosotros hoy. Esta pre-

sente en nuestros corazones. Esta presente en su Iglesia

Apostólica. Esta Xsicamente presente en la Santa Euca-

risYa y en el Tabernáculo Sagrado. Tan misterioso como

parece, mientras El ha ascendido, nuestra Fe nos afirma

que El todavía esta aquí con nosotros.

Que Jesús este siempre con cada uno de ustedes, al ser

movidos por Su Espíritu para proclamar la Buena Nueva

a aquellos que te rodean! Padre Hai

Janice Felton es la profesora de Computación

y la Directora de Atle)smo de STM. Ella ha

sido una profesora por 12 años. Tiene una

licenciatura en ciencias de Administración de

Empresas y Contabilidad de la Universidad

Xavier. Ha estado casada con Terry James

Felton, Sr. por 32 años. Tienen dos hijos, am-

bos ex-alumnos de STM. Terry Jr. Esta estudiando su Doctorado

en Londres y Michael es un senior en West Point. Mucha gente

no sabe que Janice )ene una gemela. Los intereses y pasa)em-

pos de Janice son entrenar basquetbol y coleccionar Arte de

dibujos Animados. Janice dice: “Estoy orgullosa de ser parte de

la experiencia de STM. La libertad de orar y hablar cada día acer-

ca de mi fe e inculcarla en mis alumnos es por lo que estoy aquí.

Ver a los estudiantes de STM desenvolverse académicamente,

tanto como espiritualmente, en jóvenes individuos, con buenos

valores Cris)anos y morales es muy gra)ficante!”

Adoración Eucarística:

Es tiempo nuevamente ...para reservar salones!!!

Todos los ministerios y organizaciones que utilizan las faci-lidades de la Parroquia para hacer sus reuniones necesitan hacer una propuesta para el próximo año, ya sea el Nuevo año escolar, 2015-2016 o para el calendario del próximo año 2016, dependiendo de los horarios de sus reuniones. Hay una nueva forma que esta disponible en la pagina de Internet de la Iglesia, el formulario para solicitar una insta-lación. Si usted no tiene acceso al internet, puede llamar a la oficina por una copia. Recuerde, una propuesta es sim-plemente una propuesta. Haremos lo mejor que podamos para acomodar a todos. ¿Preguntas? Hable con Suzie.

www.stmhouston.org 713-729-0221

Educación Religiosa Año 2014-2015

GRACIAS CATEQUISTAS Y PADRES DE FAMILIA

Hoy domingo 10 de mayo es el último día de Catecismo del año 2014-2015.

Gracias a todos por compartir sus hijos con nosotros este año. En especial me

gustaría agradecer a todos los catequistas que fielmente están presentes semanal-

mente para compartir sus dones y talentos con los niños de Santo Tomás More.

Ustedes han hecho una diferencia en las vidas de nuestros niños. Su dedicación y

apoyo en el programa de Catecismo es muy apreciada. Muchas Gracias!

Felicidades! A todos los 147 niños/as que recibieron su Primera Comunión ayer

sábado 9 de Mayo 2015. Les invito a asistir cada domingo a la Eucaristía y

recibir a Cristo vivo en sus corazones y reine siempre. Felicidades también a

todos los padres y sigan ayudando a que estos niños puedan continuar creciendo

espiritualmente.

CONFIRMACION - ESCUELA SECUNDARIA

27 de Mayo - Último día de Clases 2014-2015

FAMILIAS DEL CATECISMO

MUCHAS GRACIAS A TODAS LAS FAMILIAS POR DEVOLVER EL PLA-

TO DE ARROZ” CON SU DONACION. SE RECAUDO $1,469.62, TODO

LO RECAUDADO SERA UTILIZADO PARA DAR DE COMER

A NUESTROS HERMANOS MÁS NECESITADOS EN PAISES

POBRES.

MUY PRONTO…………..

REGISTRO PARA LA DOCTRINA DE 2015-2016

Este al tanto para las fechas y horarios para el registro de la doctrina que se lleva-

ra a cabo en el mes de JUNIO. Recuerde que es importante en el viaje de la fe de

su hijo (a) que asistan a la doctrina cada año. La parte mas importante de la salud

de su hijo, es el crecimiento y el bienestar, y por supuesto una maravillosa rela-

ción de fe con Jesús.

LA FAMILIA QUE ORA UNIDA PERMANECE UNIDA +Recuerde que debe de traer a sus niños a la Misa del Domingo+

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK / ORACION POR LOS ENFERMOS John Amato, Pedro Apigo, Bobby Baker, Elisa Baker, Cristine Banks, Lontondra Banks, Eden Bautista, Lisa Bivins, Julia Brown, James Caffrey, Mary Jane Coke, Bernice Condon, Ellen Cooper, Heather Deeton, Karen DeJean, Alice Fahy, Bonifacio Figueroa, Frank Garcia, Gonzales Family, John Gorman, Barbara Graham, David Graham, Leticia Griewe, John Hahn, Marylou Hahn, Ofelia Herrera, Ken Jarzombek, Maurice Korkmas, David Lafferty, Bob Little, Mary & Sabin Marshall, Margaret Martin, John R. Martin, Joyce Mercurio, Carol Montello, Mary Jane Morgan, Margaret Morris, Catherine Mourey, Venita Mrok, Emma Newhouse, Fred-die Perez, Joanne Richards, Cherry Ronan, Christopher Saldivar, June Shumake, Al Suhor, Theresa Steen, Brian Steiner, Jan Ten-nert, Bertha Theriot, Beverly Thomas, Patricia Trejo, John Upton, Rich Vachris, Bertie Vargas, Clair Wise

PRAY FOR ALL SERVING IN THE MILITARY, ESPE-CIALLY THOSE IN OUR PARISH FAMILY SFC Paul Bergman, Col. David Eskelund, Megan Godsey, Traci Godsey, SPC Bryant Gradney, Sgt. Billy Janca, SSgt Bradley Louis, Mike McIntosh, Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem, Charles U. Oparnozie, LCDR Russell Thiem, PFC Cristina Teresa Villegas

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Aus�n Benne Tice is a home schooled, Eagle Scout, Na�onal Merit

Finalist, graduate of Georgetown University, former Captain in the

United States Marine Corps and recipient of the 2012 George Polk

Award for War Repor�ng. He is the eldest of seven children, and was

born and raised in Texas.

In May of 2012, the summer before his final year at Georgetown Law

School, he chose to go to Syria as a Freelance Journalist to report on

the conflict there. Two days a4er his 31st birthday, on August 13,

2012, his editors, family and friends lost contact with Aus�n, as he

was preparing to travel from Daraya, near Damascus, to Beirut, Leb-

anon.

Please con�nue to pray for the safe return of Aus�n to his family.