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E-News to the Pews |
May 2012 |
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FROM THE PASTOR
Dear POP folks,
This time of the year is enhanced, like bright lights and ornaments on a Christmas tree, with a multitude of sacramental celebrations.
Confirmation and First Communions occur primarily during this Easter season, following closely on the joyful Easter celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation. Many couples choose to marry around this time because it's not only spring, but it's the month for finishing school, graduating, and starting careers.
As a local Church, we will soon be blessed to witness our former pastor, Bishop George A. Sheltz, ordained a bishop...the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
And, of course, we continue our active healing ministry at Prince of Peace with regular and frequent celebrations of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick.
A Sacrament is a singular moment, an intense, intimate encounter with Christ Jesus in words and physical elements and community faith. Each Sacrament is rooted in Scripture, flows from the mandate of Jesus himself, and is a channel of life and grace into our struggling world.
If you haven't touched God lately, check out the Seven Spectacular Signs that will pour his love and power into your life!
Father John
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Clergy Corner
Life is like a box of chocolates
By Sean-Michael Hazuda, Pastoral Year Seminarian
It is hard to believe that my pastoral year at Prince of Peace is coming to an end this month. I now understand what the saying "time flies when you're having fun" really means! It has been such a blessing to get to share in the lives of the clergy, staff, and parishioners at POP...thank you for making me feel right at home.
On May 27, we all will have a chance to celebrate the founding of our first and true home, the Church, when we gather for Pentecost, which means the "fiftieth day" (celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday). This special day in the lives of Christian faithful marks the birth of the Church when the Risen Lord filled His Apostles with the power of the Holy Spirit so they could boldly go forth and preach the Good News to the ends of the Earth.
According to Scripture, Pentecost occurred 10 days after Jesus ascended into Heaven. While the Apostles and Jesus' mother and family were indoors praying, a sound like that of a rushing wind filled the house and the Holy Spirit was poured-out upon them just as the prophet Joel had predicted in the Old Testament (Joel 2:28-29). Read more...
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Attention Parents!
Children's Summer Faith Formation Registration is May 6, in POP's Community Center, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
It's time to register for Sonshine Days and "Sky - For God All Things are Possible" VBS
Registration for Faith Formation Ministry's children's summer programs begins May 6, 2012, in the POP Community Center (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.).
Sonshine Days (a two-week intensive Faith Formation program for 1 - 5th graders) and "Sky - For God All Things are Possible" (Vacation Bible School for 4-year-olds to 5th graders) are both wonderful ways for your children to continue their faith journey during the summer. Here's a summary, plus detailed information about each program. If you have questions, please contact Mary Camarata, (281) 469-2686 or mcamarata@pophouston.org.
Sonshine Days (1st - 5th grades)
June 4 - 15, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost per child: $75
VBS "For God All Things are Possible" (4 yrs. - 5th grade)
July 9 - 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost per child: $30
Read more...
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POP's 2012 Care Box Project for
Deployed Military Service Members, Saturday, May 19
POP's Ministry for Military Families is sending care boxes to our deployed military service members in Afghanistan and Kuwait. Please help us send special boxes with letters, notes, and pictures, etc. An approved list of items can be found at http://www.cypress-cares.org/SUGGESTEDDONATIONS.html.
The handwritten letters, notes, and pictures are the most treasured items. Please drop off your donations at the POP office, May 14 - 18, or to the Community Center on Saturday, May 19,at 10 a.m. when we begin the packing project. Stay to help us pack up the boxes and hear our guest speaker, LTC Tom Lewis, who received boxes from us last year while he was deployed to Iraq.
Bible & Rosary Collection: We also are collecting new and gently used Bibles and rosaries that will be sent to chaplains and deployed military that have requested them. Please turn your donation into the POP office before May 19 and label it for "Military Ministry".
Do you have family or friends who are deployed and would like a Care Box?
Parishioners, if you'd like to mail a care box to family and friends who are deployed, send their names, addresses and anticipated return dates to militaryministry@pophouston.org or turn them in to the front office by May 15.
Contact: If you have any questions about the Ministry for Military Families, please contact Mary Davis at (281) 370-7479 or cell, (713) 412-3686. |
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Prince of Peace's
Patriotic Rosary
May 25, 2012
All are invited to join the Ministry for Military Families and Knights of Columbus at a Patriotic Rosary on Friday, May 25, 7:30 p.m., Mary Chapel. This rosary is a way for us to reflect on all aspects of our country and to pray specifically for all our nation's leaders and all of its citizens in every state by name. With each mystery there is reading of a short prayer from one of our past leaders in history and the singing of a patriotic hymn. Please send names or questions to militaryministry@pophouston.org or call Mary Davis, (281) 370-7479 or Bill Barnes, (832) 473-5287.
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Gabriel Project Baby Shower
May 6, 2012
Attention POP Parishioners! Demonstrate your faith by supporting the Annual Gabriel Project Mother's Day Baby Shower, Sunday May 6, after all the Masses.
Donate new baby items for pregnant women in crisis!
Located in the Community Center Gymnasium - Leave Your Gift(s) with the Gabriel Project Angels!
Questions? Outreach Ministry, (281) 571-4136
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KIT with POP this summer!
Just a reminder that if you will be away some weekends during the summer months, please keep in touch and consider mailing your weekly contribution to POP's office, 19222 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX, 77070. You also may register for convenient online automated giving (through Ministry Connection at www.pophouston.org). Thank you!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
May 2012
May 5, Men's Prayer Breakfast: Begins at 8 a.m., in room 212-214 of the St. Joseph's Center. All men of the parish are invited to gather for breakfast and prayer with an inspirational speaker. Contact: Dwight Rozier, (713) 906-5208.
May 6, Children Summer Faith Formation Onsite Registration begins: Register on-site in the Community Center following the 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. Masses. Contact: Jill McAboy, jmcaboy@pophouston.org,
May 6, Gabriel Project Baby Shower: POP Parishioners donate NEW baby items for pregnant women in crisis. Contact: Susan Gallagher at sgallagher@pophouston.org.
May 11, "10 Great Dates!" A marriage enrichment program and night out that starts at 6:30 p.m. in room 114 of the St. Joseph's Center. Begins with watching a video on, "Sharing Responsibility & Working Together", and after, the two of you go out for dinner or alone time. Childcare is available until 9:30 p.m.. Reservations for childcare must be made by May 8: (281) 469-2686 (ext. 231) or childcare@pophouston.org. No fees or prior attendance required. Contact: Olivia & Nathan Harrison, (281) 732-8268 or livandnath@gmail.com.
May 11, Catholic Business Ethics in the World: Join us at 7 p.m. in room 208/210 of the St. Joseph's Center for an open forum discussion. Founder, Rev. Nathaniel Haslam, LC, will share how business men and women can learn to bring their faith into their work life and strike a balance. To reserve your seat: Father Nathaniel, nhaslam@legionaries.org.
May 14, Confirmation:
With Daniel Cardinal DiNardo at 7 p.m. A reception follows in the Community Center with refreshments and photo opportunities with the Cardinal for the Confirmandi.
May 15, Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop George A. Sheltz: All parishioners, friends & guests are invited to a Special Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop George A. Sheltz (POP's Pastor, 1990-1999). Mass begins at 7 p.m., in POP's Main Church, with a reception following in the Community Center. Photographs taken with Bishop Sheltz will be available. Contact: Charles Butler, (281) 469-2686 or Charles@pophouston.org.
May 18, Living Matrimony: Married and engaged couples are invited at 6:30 p.m. (room 108-110, St. Joseph's Center). The evening begins with a potluck dinner, followed by a presentation by PJ and Claire Stuckey on, "Marital Stupidity with the Stuckeys, Part Duh." Please bring your favorite dish to share. Reservations for childcare should be made by May 15: (281) 469-2686 (ext. 231 or childcare@pophouston.org.) For more information: Aida Garza (281) 379-2802 or couples@livingmatrimony.org.
May 19, 2012 Care Box Project for the Deployed Military Service Members: You are invited to the Ministry for Military Families' care box packing project on Saturday, May 19, at 10 a.m. in the POP Community Center. Come help us pack up the boxes and hear our guest speaker, LTC Tom Lewis, who received boxes from us last year while he was deployed to Iraq. If you have any questions or would like to donate supplies, bibles, rosaries, and/or letters, please contact Mary Davis at (281) 370-7479 or cell, (713) 412-3686.
May 20, Hospitality Sunday: Held in the Community Center after all Masses, except in the evenings. Join us for home-cooked meals, spinal and blood pressure checks, a bake sale fundraiser by the American Heritage Girls, a presentation about hurricane preparedness, and vendors selling religious items. Don't miss out!
May 20, 25th Anniversary celebration for Deacon George Trosclair: After the 10:45 a.m. Mass, join us for cake and help us celebrate Dcn. George's 25th anniversary of his ordination into the Diaconate. Please come and congratulate him!
May 21, Taize Prayer Service: Join us for an evening of prayer in the style of Taizé, 8 p.m. in the Main Church. A Taizé Prayer Service consists of scripture readings (the scripture readings will be bi-lingual), simple musical chants, and silent reflective time.
May 25, Patriotic Rosary Service: All are invited to join the Ministry for Military Families and Knights of Columbus at a Patriotic Rosary on Friday, May 25, 7:30 p.m., Mary Chapel. This rosary is a way for us to reflect on all aspects of our country and to pray specifically for our nation's leaders and all citizens in every state by name. Contact: militaryministry@pophouston.org or Mary Davis, (281) 370-7479 or Bill Barnes, (832) 473-5287.
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Save the Date
June 2012
June 2: Men's Prayer Breakfast
June 2: "LIFT" Women's Prayer Breakfast
June 3 - 17, Baby Bottle Blessing
June 3: Hospitality Sunday
June 4 - 15: Sonshine Days
June 4 - 7: Junior High Week at POP
June 5, 12, 19 & 26: 9 a.m. Mass followed by "Donuts with Jesus"
June 8: "Ten Great Dates!"
June 9 & 10: POP Blood Drive
June 11 - 16, Covecrest High School Summer Camp
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Mission Statement
We, as a Catholic faith community, answer God's call to live out the Gospel through Sacramental worship, formation, evangelization, and serving those in need.
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