February 18, 2021
Because He loved us first, we seek to do His will.
Schedule Updates:
Due to the weather and intermittent electricity, Masses and confessions for today (Thursday, February 18) have been cancelled.
The adoration chapel will remain closed until Sunday at 6:00 PM.
The parish office is closed today (February 18).
The preschool is closed until Monday morning, February 22.
Please check the parish website for the most up-to-date information on schedule changes and cancellations.
The second collection this weekend
(February 20 & 21) is for the Black & Indian Missions.
Weekly News
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St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church
Parish Family Prayers
February is known in the secular calendar as the 'month of love'. There’s no better way to celebrate and practice this love than praying for Jesus' favorite people: the vulnerable and marginalized!
This week we pray for the institutionalized; those in nursing homes, foster homes and prisons.
Almighty Father, maker of all, you adorn all creation with its splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life.
For all who are lonely or afraid, for the people in nursing homes, the young in foster homes, the prisoners with no one to visit them, and all whom the world has forgotten. Jesus, help us to see your face in everyone.
Because He loved us first, we seek to do His will and follow Christ, who looked out for the vulnerable and the marginalized: the least, the last, and the lost.
Amen.
This week we pray for the institutionalized; those in nursing homes, foster homes and prisons.
Almighty Father, maker of all, you adorn all creation with its splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life.
For all who are lonely or afraid, for the people in nursing homes, the young in foster homes, the prisoners with no one to visit them, and all whom the world has forgotten. Jesus, help us to see your face in everyone.
Because He loved us first, we seek to do His will and follow Christ, who looked out for the vulnerable and the marginalized: the least, the last, and the lost.
Amen.
Youth Faith Formation Updates
SACRAMENTAL CCE CLASSES: For in-person classes, students are to be dropped off at 6:20 pm at the rotunda doors. Classes begin promptly at 6:30 pm. Dismissal is at 7:40 pm.
ENCOUNTER NEWS: Registration for 9th and 10th grade is open. Please go online to register by February 18. Sessions:
10th grade: February 21 (check the website for a possible postponement) and April 11
9th grade: February 28 and April 18
All sessions are held in the church. Check-in begins at 6:20 pm. Session begins promptly at 6:30 pm.
CONFIRMATION PHOTOS: Confirmation pictures are ready to view and purchase on youngbloodphoto.zenfolio.com. Please click on "St. Barts Confirmation 11-30-2020" or "St. Barts Confirmation 12-7-2020" as appropriate to view photos.
Throughout Lent, the Stations of the Cross
will be prayed in English in the church
every Friday at 6:45 PM
and
every Tuesday at 8:00 PM.
(The first one will be Friday, February 19, if electricity and road conditions allow.)
and in Spanish every Friday at 8:00 PM
This Mass will be live-streamed.
See www.st-bart.org/media for the social media links to join the live chat...the following week!
RCIA
Please pray for those in our community who are learning about our faith and discerning becoming Catholic in the RCIA program!
Rodolfo de la Garza Nunez
Gerardo Flores
Daniel Gaitan
Itzely Garcia
Taylor Garcia
Rachel George
Wesley Harris
Kevin Jovel
Vanessa Leija
Rebecca Montgomery
Frank Morales
Juan Muñoz
Kevin Pairis
Osval Perez
Austen Petrie
Crystal Ramirez
Natasha Rizwan
Daniel Gaitan
Itzely Garcia
Taylor Garcia
Rachel George
Wesley Harris
Kevin Jovel
Vanessa Leija
Rebecca Montgomery
Frank Morales
Juan Muñoz
Kevin Pairis
Osval Perez
Austen Petrie
Crystal Ramirez
Natasha Rizwan
Daniela Rojas
William Boettcher Sharp
Casey Smith
Mike Thornhill
Leslie Ventura
Pamela Yurchevich
William Boettcher Sharp
Casey Smith
Mike Thornhill
Leslie Ventura
Pamela Yurchevich
Cana Self-Guided Lenten Morning of Reflection for Mothers of Young Children: Living Merciful Love this Lent
Mothers of young children, here is a special time for reflection just for you! Do you want to grow in your acceptance of Christ’s merciful love poured out on the cross? Discover how to help your family respond to suffering with peace. Take time away to focus on God’s mercy as a way to enhance your marriage and family life. Invite your friends to join you for the free Cana self-guided Lenten reflection “Living Merciful Love” using a flexible format.
When: February 27, 2021
FREE Registration: canafamilyinstitute.com/events
Register by February 23 to receive your digital retreat guide by February 27th.
Invite your friends to participate!
Questions? Robin@canafamilyinstitute.com
Brought to you by Cana Family Institute as part of The Cana Experience.
Sign up for a weekly holy hour!
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is back! If you would like to be on the schedule, call 281-769-2002 or email stbartsadoration@icloud.com.
Drop-ins are welcome in the chapel; you do not need to sign up to adore our Lord.
There is a limit of 15 people in the chapel at any time.
Adorers are asked to bring disinfecting wipes to clean their area.
Masks must be worn properly (covering the nose and mouth) at all times.
Divine Mercy Prayer: Weekdays at 3:00 PM the Divine Mercy Prayers are led out loud. On Fridays, the Stations of the Cross follow.
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church
Parish Office hours are
Monday through Friday from 9 AM - 3 PM.
A receptionist is available at these times.
Limited deliveries, drop-offs, and Mass intentions may be accepted during this time.
Email is the best way to reach the office staff. If you don't know the email address of the person you are trying to contact, send a message to stbartsinfo@st-bart.org and we will forward it to the appropriate person.
If you have an emergency for the sick or dying,
or if someone is in need of anointing,
please call 713-787-3930 for a priest.
This directs you to a 24-hour answering service.
The service will contact the on-call clergy.
Thank you for your continued support of
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church.
Our prayers are with you and your family to stay healthy and holy.
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church.
Our prayers are with you and your family to stay healthy and holy.