ST. MARY SEMINARY COLLECTION - This weekend, Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, the total offertory in every parish of the archdiocese is dedicated to the support of those studying for the priesthood. For 2009-2010, over a million dollars is needed from this collection to support our seminarians studying for the priesthood. To achieve this goal, Archbishop DiNardo requests your support. If each contributor will do this, the needed subsidy will be met by this collection. In gratitude for the incomparable gift of the Holy Eucharist which is inseparably joined to the priesthood, please do your part to help the archdiocese provide priests for the sake of your future by praying daily for vocations and supporting this collection.
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PRAYER FOR
VOCATIONS
Gracious God, You have called me to life
and gifted me in many ways.
Through Baptism You have sent me to continue
the mission of Jesus by sharing my love with others.
Strengthen me to respond to Your call each
day.
Help me to become all You desire of me.
Inspire me to make a difference in others’
lives.
Lead me to choose the way of life You have
planned for me.
Open the hearts of all to listen to Your call.
Fill all with your Holy Spirit that we may have
listening hearts and the courage to respond to You.
Enkindle in my heart and the hearts of others
the desire
to make
the world a better place by serving as
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT is every Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass in the chapel.
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WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Couples who make Marriage Encounter weekends not
only rediscover the joy, intimacy and romance in their relationships, but also
become more active in their Church.
Together, we are making marriages, families and our Church stronger and
healthier. A Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other
and God. Please contact Brian and Tina
Little at 281-485-5648 for the next Marriage Encounter weekend.
WWME Mission
Statement: Worldwide Marriage
Encounter’s mission of renewal in the Church and change in the world is to
assist couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships
by providing them with a
Catholic “experience” and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle
Retrouvaille – This program is designed to help struggling couples make their marriages work. Couples discover how listening, forgiveness, communication and the dialogue process are powerful aids for building a loving and lasting relationship. Call the Office of Family Life Ministry at 713-741-8712 for more information.
Monday, June 15
8:00AM
Robert Harris
Tuesday, June 16
8:00AM Theresa Bryce
Wednesday, June 17
8:00AM
Pauline & Warren Hutchings
6:15PM
(Spanish) Michael Anthony Salazar
Thursday, June 18
8:00AM Camila Thiam
Friday, June 19
8:00AM Marian Stankovich
Saturday, June 20
8:00AM Robert Harris
5:00PM Buddy Sicola - Fr. Ben
Sunday, June 21
7:30AM Mass For The Faithful – Fr. Ben
9:00AM Adele Hutchings – Fr. Ben
10:30AM Sam J. Palazzo – Fr. Henry
12:00Noon (Spanish) Jose Lopez – Fr. Ben
Let us pray
for the speedy recovery of the following: Edwina
Abbey, Anne Beran, Robert Bienski, Laverne Bonora, Laverne Boswell, Edith
Carson, Mark Carson, Ruth
Clifton, Katherine Dragna, Carolyn
Driskell, Marlena Esquivel, Jonathan Flemate, Leland Flinn, Andrew Gherbaz, Raul
Gonzales, Dolly Guillot, Octorio Gutierrez, Jose R. Hernandez, Lee Kennedy,
Thomas E. Kennedy, Kay Kubiak, Alice Kuharski, Joyce Lacoste, Lynn LaCrosse, Michael
Lafferty, Marcela Lewis, Aaron Loff, Joe Lopez, Billy Long, Josephine Lovato,
Carlos Lavato, Rev. Robert Mahoney, Brandon Malkowsky, Gwyn Martino, Lillie Mae
Malkowsky, Ethel McClelland, Yolanda Medina, Helen Mott, Michael Mott, Eva
Montalbano, Frank Munoz, Rose Mary Munoz, Sadie Mustachio, David Olga, Glorianna
Poole, Esther Price, Carmen Puente, Celia Puente, Annie Pulido, Ethel Mae
Possey, Valerie Quella, Pat Reinbold, John Reinbold, Billy Shields, Stewart
Roberts, Cindy Rocha, Alice Rocamontes, Rene Salinas, Joe Sanchez, Sr. Charline
Schlebach, Georgiann Schulin, Victor Styers,
Natalia Velasquez, Margie Waltmon, Enman Willey, Becky Wisnoski, Andra Zamora, and William Zizelmann.
Let us pray for all those who have given their
life for our freedom and for those who are serving in our military at home and
abroad and especially the following: Samuel
Castillo, Brandon Cook, Matthew Cook, Jessica Dodd, Justin Ekster, Evie
Estrada, Matthew Grissom, Timothy Groh, Victor J. Broussard, Lee Anthony
Guerrero, Matthew Hernandez, Mia
Hernandez, Sean Dietrich Hrncir, Samuel Dylan Hrncir, Captain Mary Hrynyk,
Captain Jason Hrynyk, Ivan Ibabao, Tito Juarez,
Aaron Limas, First Lieutenant Andrew Locke, Jesus Lozano, Daniel Martinez, John Martinez, Major Kelly
McGovern, Gamaliel Nava, Tony Noser, Jeremy Redman, Jon Reed, Brady Rog, Daniel
Salinas, Denis Smaistrla, II, Major Andrew Solleder, Oscar Sicola, Adam M.
Styers, Andrew Taylor, and Russell R. Winn.
If you would like a name on our list of one serving in the military,
call the Parish Office at 713-686-3497.
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Modesta Dena who passed away. Pray that God grant peace and comfort to her loved one.
Sunday The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Ex
24:3-8; Ps 92; Heb 9:11-15;
Mk
14:12-16, 22-26
Monday 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98; Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146; Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111; Mt 6:7-15
Friday The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Hos
11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6;
Eph
3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37
Saturday The Immaculate Heart of Mary
2
Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34; Lk 2:41-51
Sunday Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jb
38:1, 8-11; Ps 107; 2 Cor 5:14-17;Mk 4:35-41
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FROM THE SOCIETY OF
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking
a Director of Finance and Human Resources. This position is responsible for directing
the organization’s financial activities, including accounting, budgeting, financial
reporting, insurance grant reporting, and management information systems. The Director would also be responsible for
the Human Resources function. Interested
candidates fax resumes to 712-741-3639.
FROM
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SCHOOL NEWS – Reminder - Please be advised that no one
will be in the school office during the month of July. If you have any
questions regarding the school, please
call 713-686-6990 after August 3. Someone
will be in the office and be glad to answer any questions which you may have.
MESSAGE TO
number, email and married names for women graduates
Thank you all for your calls, cards, and especially your prayers. Everyonehas their battles and I am still fighting
mine. Please keep me in your prayers.
LaVerne
Boswell
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GIFTS FOR GOD
(June 7, 2009 )
Offertory Envelopes $10,879.50 BOD
$292.00
Loose Checks $ 2,861.01
Mail Ins
$ 5,565.50
Total $19,306.01
Thank you for your generosity.
Finance Council
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SUNDAY MASS - Sunday TV Mass for
homebound Catholics is every
Sunday at 9:00AM on KNWS Channel 51. For
cable/satellite – TV channel number, check listings for “KNWS”. Call 1-800-430-0930 for more information.
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YOUTH
Come join the fun!
Summer Camp at
Save these
dates!
June 21 – June 27:
(For
those who have completed 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grades)
June 28 – July 3 (Friday):
(For
those who have completed 5th grade or higher)
July 5 – July 11:
For those who have completed 5th grade or
higher)
For
more details download the brochureat www.campkappe.net
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ATTENTION GOLDEN YOUTH – Our next meeting is on Sunday, June 28th at 2:00PM in the cafeteria. All those ages 55 and older are invited to attend. Finger Foods will be served.
TRIP TO NEUMAN’S
CASTLE - Payment of
$13.50 is due now for our trip on
June 29th to Neuman’s Castle in Bellville. It includes lunch. Pit stop for breakfast on way. We will leave church parking lot at 8:30AM
sharp. Contact Shirley Williams at
713-682-7635 or Fritz Baumgarten at 713-682-4350.
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Bingo will be held on
Tuesday, June 16, at 7:30PM in the auditorium.
We will be calling one (1) Super Ball number. Come and meet your fellow parishioners and
bring your friends and neighbors.
MEN’S CLUB will meet tomorrow, Monday, June 15, at 7:00PM in the auditorium. All men of the parish are invited to
attend. We invite all men of the parish
to attend and meet your fellow parishioners.
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WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS will meet today, Sunday, June 14, at Luby’s, 11250 Northwest Freeway. For further information please call Sr. Charline or just show up.
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FROM OUR MUSIC
DIRECTOR
Sunday Masses, special Archdiocesan Liturgies, and other services
and celebrations.
Anyone with an interest in Music or Singing is encouraged to join one of
the choirs briefly outlined below. For
more information, please contact Veronica
Stevens, Music Director, at 281-440-4445, or visit with her after any
weekend
CHORALE, Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00PM
Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445
CANTOR SOLOIST, Sunday Mass at 7:30AM
Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445
FAMILY CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 9:00AM
Contact Robert Korst at 713-688-0046
LITURGICAL CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 10:30AM
Contact Veronica Stevens at 281-440-4445
SPANISH CHOIR, Sunday Mass at 12:00Noon
Contact Sergio Castillo at 281-250-2316.
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RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process whereby adults learn about the Catholic Church. Do you ever ask yourself how can I know the right path God has in store for me? Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? If you would like to learn more about our faith and receive Baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation, please call the Religious Education Office at 713-686-3857.
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FROM INCARNATE
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED - In order to have our records in the office
up-to-date, we need your help. If you
have changed your name, address, telephone number, or have joined another
parish, please call the Parish Office at 713-686-3497. Your assistance would be
very much appreciated. Thank you.
FATHER’S DAY is Sunday, June
21. Father Day cards are in the narthex
of the church for those of you who wish to remember that special person with a
Spiritual Bouquet on Father’s Day.
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REMINDER – GARAGE SALE 2009 WILL BE SATURDAY, JULY 25 AND SUNDAY, JULY
26. FURTHER DETAILS IN COMING BULLETINS.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
CATHOLIC
CRUISE TO THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN - Seven-Night Catholic Western
Caribbean Cruise with Fr. Michael Sullivan August 23 to August 30, 2009 on the
Carnival Conquest out of
PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL - Pilgrimage to Israel, 10 days, roundtrip air, 4 star hotels, 3 meals a
day, all entrance fees, during prime time travel season November 11-20, 2009
(weather is beautiful). We will visit
Tel Aviv, Dead Sea,
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YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE
BIBLICAL STUDIES THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS - Let your teens jump into acting this summer
with St. Ambrose Theater Group’s Biblical Studies. Date is July 8 through August 2, 2009. Time is Wednesdays at 7:00PM and Sundays at
10:00AM. Place will be St. Ambrose.
Biblical Studies through the Performing Arts
in St. Ambrose Theater Group would be a great way to introduce your teens to
some acting and bible studying at the same time.
Teens come for two hours two days a week on
Wednesdays and Sundays for a total of Seven Sessions, and a hugh
Presentation. It is a nice way to keep
teens busy and learn. For more information please call Griselda Fraga at 713-686-3857.
please contact Griselda Fraga at 713-686-3857.
EL CUERPO Y LA SANGRE DE CRISTO
Alimentó a su pueblo con lo mejor del trigo y lo sació con miel sacada
de la roca.
Junio 14, del 2009.
|
Horario |
Eucaristía (Misa) |
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Lunes a Sábado |
8.00 a.m. Inglés. |
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Miércoles |
6.15 p.m. Español |
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Fin de semana: Sábado |
6.00 p.m. Inglés |
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Domingo |
7.30; 9.00;10.30 a.m. Inglés; 12.00 Español |
|
CONFESIONES |
Miércoles 5.45 p.m. Sábado 4.00
p.m. |
|
Exposición al Santísimo Rosario en español Oración a la Divina Misericordia Reposición del Santísimo |
Miércoles, 8.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 3.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. |
Miguel Vázquez (Diácono) D.
M. H.
Oficina del Ministerio
Hispano TEL. 713 682 8309
Oficina del Catecismo (Formación
en la Fe)
Miguel Vences 713 686
3857
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EL CUERPO Y LA SANGRE DE CRISTO |
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1-LECTURA |
Libro
del Exodo 24:3-8 |
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SALMO |
SALMO
115 Alzaré la copa de la salvación, invocando el nombre del Señor. Aleluya |
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2-LECTURA |
Carta
de san Pablo a los Hebreos 9:11-15 |
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EVANGELIO |
Santo
Evangelio según San Marcos 14:12-16, 22-26 |
|
LUNES |
2 Corintios 6:1-10/ Sal 98/ Mateo
5:38-42 |
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MARTES |
2
Corintios 8:1-9/ Sal 146/ Mateo 5:43-48 |
|
MIERCOLES |
2
Corintios 9:6-11/ Sal 112/ Mateo 6:1-6, 16-18 |
|
JUEVES |
2
Corintios 11:1-11/ Sal 111/ Mateo 6:7-15 |
|
VIERNES |
Oseas
11:1, 3-4, 8-9/ Sal Isaias 12/ Efesios 3:8-12,14-19/ Juan 19:31-37 |
|
SABADO |
2
Corintios 12:1-10/ Sal 34/ Lucas 2:41-51 |
Reflexión de las Lecturas de hoy: Quizás nos
parece que la festividad de hoy, con la que celebramos el Santísimo Cuerpo y
Sangre de Cristo, esté un poco fuera de lugar. Quizás pensemos que sería más
apropiado si la celebramos durante la Semana Santa, cuando recordamos los los
últimos días de la vida terrenal de Jesús y, en particular, la última Cena el
Jueves Santo. Incluso el Evangelio de hoy nos narra eventos que sucedieron la
noche antes del aresto, juicio y Crucifixión de Jesús. Sin embargo, la
festividad de hoy sí está en su lugar correspondiente cuando reflexionamos
acerca de los domingos previos a éste, en particular el domingo de Pentecostés
y el de la Santísima Trinidad.
La festividad del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo
es una conmemoración de la presencia real de Cristo en el pan y el vino
consagrados durante la celebración de la Eucaristía. Jesús hace más de 2.000
años, llevá, a la plenitud la alianza que Dios había establecido con su pueblo
mediante Moisés. Hoy, cada vez que nosotros celebramos la Eucaristía, esa
alianza es renovada por Cristo mismo, que se hace presente en la celebración.
El sacrificio de Cristo en el altar, en el que él se ofrece por nosotros, es el
elemento centra de la celebración litúrgica y sacramental de la Iglesia,
que nació el día de Pentecostés. Es entorno al altar a la mesa de este banquete sagrado, que nos
reunimos como Igleisa, domingo tras domingo, encontrando nuestra razón de ser y
la fuerza necesaria para llevar a cabo nuestra misión como discípulos de Jesús
e hijos e hijas de Dios. Es Cristo presente en las especies consagradas del pan
y vino, quien nos reúne como comunidad, como aquella Igleisa que es guiada por
el Espíritu Santo recibido el día de Pentecostés.
Conmemoramos durante la Eucaristía, el sacrificio de
Jesús en la nueva alianza establecida por él aquella noche de un jueves hace
miles de años y en la que participamos cada vez que celebramos la Eucaristía y
no tendría sentido alguno sin el amor de Dios que existe entre Dios Padre e
Hijo, y que es tan inconmensurable e incontenible que se derrama en toda la
creación. Este amor ve más allá del pecado y el mal, que nos ofrece el perdón
divino que se hizo carne por nosotros.
Que Dios los bendiga.
Diácono Miguel Vázquez
PARA REFLEXIONAR:
1. ¿Qué
estás dispuesto a dar por los demás?
2. ¿Cómo
respondes a la alianza que Dios ha establecido con sosotros?
3. ¿de
qué manera puedes hoy compartir el pan con los pobres?
o
Jóvenes mayores de 18 años se
reunirán en el salón A, para compartir vivencias todos los domingos después de
la Misa. Para más información comunicarse con Maribel al 281-974-0301. Los
esperamos.
o
Para
la bendición de los 3 años del mes de Julio deben registrarse en la oficina del
ministerio hispano hasta el segundo domingo de Julio.
o
Todos los miércoles a las 10:00am
las mamas se reúnen a rezar el rosario en la capilla con el Santísimo y después
comparten vivencias.
o
El cuarto domingo del mes, al final
de la Misa de 12:00pm. tendremos las
bendiciones para las parejas que cumplieron aniversario de bodas.
BINGO
El club de hombres de
San Ambrosio los invita todos los martes de 7:30pm en el auditórium hasta las
9:00pm.
TODOS LOS VIERNES DE
7:00PM A LAS 9:30PM: LOS ESPERAMOS. Tendremos predica, alabanzas y
sanación. Acompáñenos a crecer con el Señor y a tener una experiencia
inolvidable con Jesús.
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BAUTIZOS
Las próximas clases de bautizo
son 4 y 11 de Agosto de 7:00pm a 9:00pm, el bautizo es el 16 de Agosto. Antes
tienen que tener una entrevista con el Diácono Miguel, traer el certificado de nacimiento del bebe y los padrinos tienen que
estar casados por la Iglesia Católica y si son solteros tienen que tener los
tres sacramentos de iniciación: bautismo, comunión y confirmación. Deben también estar inscritos en la parroquia como
miembro activo. El teléfono del ministerio Hispano es 713-682-8309
.Hay
Lectores o Proclamadotes de la Palabra de Dios, Ministros extraordinarios de la
Eucaristía, los Acomodadores (Ujier), Parejas Padrinos, Catequistas,
Monaguillos, Lectura Dominical para Niños,
San Eliseo:
Vivió
en el siglo IX antes de Crilsto. El Segundo libro de reyes lo presenta como
profeta y discípulo de Elías y sus acciones, relatadas como “Florecillas” son
relatadas con un halo de leyenda. Dirigió a un grupo de profetas(especie de
antigua cofradía) y tomó parte en diferentes cuestiones políticas, actuando de
acuerdo al mensaje de Elías y a la tradición de la alianza.
La
iconografía lo presenta como asceta: barbudo, calvo, con túnica y manto; y con
dos aributos principales: un oso (alusión a su retiro en lugares apartados)) y
un águila bicéfala, símbolo del espíritu que le legó su maestro Elías antes de
su rapto al cielo.
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Imágenes y Eucarisía:
¿Cómo se puede pretender que el pueblo vaya formándose
ideas claras acerca de las imágenes, si se
ponen las imágenes en el lugar más importante y se les proporciona los
honores más grandes? Muchas veces el mismo Sagrario está puesto bajo el nicho
que contiene la estatua de la Virgen o del Santo patrono.
En este caso, ¿cómo se puede saber si la gente está
rezando al Santísimo o a la estatua que se encuentra encima del Sagrario? Es
necesario que a simple vista uno se dé cuenta de que es más importante Jesús
Sacramentado que la estatua de la Virgen o del santo patrono. Por eso es
conveniengte que, donde sea posible, haya una capilla especial para el
Santísimo
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QUE PASEN UNA FELIZ SEMANA
ROSARY – The Rosary is the favorite prayer of Our Lady. The Mysteries of Light are as follows:
1. The Baptism in the Jordan - Jesus descends into the water
of the
open and the voice of the Father declares Him the beloved
Son. The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove
and fills Him with God’s mission to save humankind from
sin. (Matthew 3:17)
2. The
Wedding at
the request of Mary, who was first among believers. The
disciples witness this miracle, their hearts open to the faith,
and they begin to believe him. (John 21-12)
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God -Jesus preaches
the Gospel in
fulfillment, for the
to repent and forgives the sins of those who believe in Him.
(Mark 1:15)
4. The Transfiguration - On Mount Tabor, the Apostles see
the glory of God shining forth from the face of Jesus.
The voice of the Father, coming from a cloud, says: “This
is my chosen Son, listen to Him”. (Luke 9:35)
5.The Institution of the Eucharist - At the Last Supper,
Jesus offers His body and blood, symbolized by the
bread and wine, and washes the feet of the Apostles.
He knows that Judas has betrayed Him and His
hour has come. Jesus testifies to His everlasting love
for each one of us by sharing the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
(John 13:1)
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FROM
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FROM THE CHANCERY - Davila Alonso, a Hispanic man identifying himself as a priest from
the Diocese of Denver, continues to offer his services in the Houston/Fort Bend
area to celebrate Quinceanera Masses, baptisms, First Communions, marriages without the preparations and
permissions and for a fee. Please be
advised that this person is not a Roman Catholic priest and he has no
permission to celebrate Catholic Sacraments or celebrations.
ALSO – An individual identifying himself as Fr. Juan Acosta is
sending out emails claiming to have a large sum of money in an account in
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STEWARDSHIP - The Lord hath need of it”.Are you
giving God his share? If your answer is “no” to this question, you
can still do something about it. After
all, YOU are the BOSS of the money the Lord entrusted to
you. Giving God His share will not cost
you – it will pay you.
When
you make your commitment start GIVING
GOD HIS SHARE.
PAY GOD FIRST…
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