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150 YEARS AND COUNTING

VOL. 58, NO. 9

A SHEPHERD’S MESSAGE

For a synodal Church BY DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Sisters and Brothers, Several weeks ago, it was announced that Pope Francis invited every diocese in the world to participate in the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will be held in October of 2023. The diocesan phase of this Synod process is integral to the structure of the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The organizing theme of this Synod is For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission. As the Synod’s preparatory document states, See SHEPHERD, page 2

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A billboard shares a message of gratitude from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in 1967. The billboard was one of 20 around the Gulf coast area, this was one located at Post Oak Rd. and S. Main St. At left, Bob G. Dyer, executive director of the Society's diocesan central council, and Lawrence Hood, public relations director of the Houston Poster Advertising company, which had donated the billboards. In 2021, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul marks its 150th anniversary this year with gratitude and courage in its continued service.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul marks 150th anniversary with gala honoring Marek brothers Longtime ministry enters Sesquicentennial year looking forward Special to the Herald

Stan Marek, son of the late Ralph Marek, said, “Our immigrant family found the American Dream only to lose it all in 1933. My father and his two brothers left Yoakum, Texas, and a life of poverty caused by the Great Depression. Four years of homelessness left an unforgettable impact in their lives. As successful adults in the construction industry in Houston,

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HOUSTON — The Society of St.Vincent de Paul of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston celebrated 150 years in the community on Sept. 18 at the River Oaks Country Club. The sesquicentennial event honored John, Bill, Ralph and Granny Marek, who were longtime and faithful supporters of the society’s mission. Cochairing the 150th Anniversary Gala were Bruce and Stan Marek.

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U.S. Census and V Encuentro dovetail showing more Hispanics helping Church, community BY JO ANN ZUÑIGA Texas Catholic Herald HOUSTON — Catholic Church officials say they are not surprised by the 2020 U.S. Census showing Hispanics accounted for 51.1% of the country’s growth, rising to 18.7% or about 62.1 million of the U.S. population. Eight in 10 Hispanics in the U.S. are American citizens, according to the data. And for the first time, the percentage of whites dipped below 60% in the U.S. to 57.8% in 2020, the Census stated. For future planning in education and job training, the Census reported the under-18 population is now majority people of color at 52.7%.

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Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza is pictured at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 150th Anniversary Gala Sept. 18 with event co-chairs Bruce Marek (left) and Stan Marek.

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By Daniel Cardinal DiNardo SHEPHERD, from page 1 “Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: ‘It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.’” I would like to inform you of how the Church in Galveston-Houston is participating in this Synod process. Our Archdiocesan Pastoral Council will be engaged to help lead the diocesan phase of the Synod process. I have gathered a group of Chancery staff to coordinate the local consultations required by the Synod. These consultations will include the participation of the laity and the clergy. These local consultations will be synthesized into a report which will be shared with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and the bishops assembled in the October 2023 Synod. The Holy Father has directed each diocesan bishop to inaugurate the Synod process in a liturgical celebration. I will mark the beginning of the local Synod process with the celebration of a Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. at the CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart. All are welcome to this Archdiocesan Opening Mass of the Synod; the Mass will also be livestreamed at www.archgh.org/live. More information and additional updates regarding the synod preparational process will be provided through a resource page for the faithful of Galveston-Houston: www.archgh.org/ synod.

A SYNODAL EXPLAINER What is the Synod of Bishops? The Synod of Bishops is a permanent institution of the Catholic Church. It was established by St. Paul VI in 1965, shortly after the close of the Second Vatican Council, to continue the spirit of

General Assembly (or Session) on topics that pertain to the entire Church; these kinds of sessions can be either Ordinary or Extraordinary. The Synod of Bishops can also meet in a Special Assembly (or Session) on topics that pertain to a limited geographical area. For example, Special Assemblies have been held in recent years on topics concerning the Middle East and Africa.

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Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will mark the beginning of the local Synod process with a Mass on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, located at 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston. The Mass will be livestreamed online at www. archgh.org/live. To learn more about the upcoming Synod, visit www.archgh.org/synod.

collegiality and communion that was present at the Council. The Synod is an assembly of bishops from around the world who assist the Holy Father by providing counsel on important questions facing the Church in a manner that preserves the Church's teaching and strengthens her internal discipline. When does the Synod of Bishops meet? The Synod of Bishops meets at the request of the Holy Father, when he considers it necessary or opportune to consult with the world's bishops and the People of God. What are the meetings of the Synod of Bishops called? The Synod of Bishops can meet in a

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PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS Effective September 21 Father Lawrence Jozwiak Episcopal Vicar, Western Vicariate Father James Burkart Vicar Forane (Dean), San Jacinto Deanery Father Jude Ezuma Vicar Forane (Dean), Galveston/Mainland Deanery Effective September 29 Father Stephen B. Reynolds Presbyteral Council, representing Southwest and Northwest Deaneries

IN BRIEF Annual Red Mass for legal professions set for Oct. 19

HOUSTON — The 2021 Red Mass for members of the legal professions is set for Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6:15 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, located at 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy. in Houston. The Mass will be livestreamed at www.archgh.org/live for those unable to attend in person. An optional dinner program will be held following the Mass. For more information about the 2021 Red Mass, visit www.archgh. org/redmass. †

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Deacon Ed Herrera blesses parishioners' pets during a pet blessing ceremony at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Houston.

‘ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING’ Parishes celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi with annual pet blessing HOUSTON — Catholics across the Archdiocese turned out at their parishes with their pet animals in tow to celebrate the Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of creation and animals. Many parishes, including St. Rose of Lima parish, St. Joseph parish in Houston, St. Vincent de Paul parish, St. Hyacinth in Deer Park and Christ the Good Shepherd parish in Spring, joined others to mark the special occasion. The annual celebration unites parishioners and their pets. According to Emily Garcia of St. Rose of Lima, they had many dogs, cats, birds and lizards, along with their caretakers, on hand for the special blessing, which was led by Deacon Ed Herrera. †

HOUSTON — The Annual Archdiocesan White Mass for Healthcare Professionals will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m., at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, located at 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy. in Houston. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will be the celebrant. A reception and talk follow with Father Tad Pacholczyk, PhD, director of education and staff ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center. To register, visit www.cvent.com/d/hmqz8t. †

Food assistance distributions continue

HOUSTON — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston continues to offer food assistance with drive-through distribution at three locations: the Guadalupe Center in Houston, appointments required; Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond, appointments required; and Beacon of Hope in Galveston, a Galveston County super distribution site. In Galveston, distribution is on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The next distributions are on Oct. 13 and 27, starting at 9 a.m. No appointments required. Call 409-762-2064 for more information. In Fort Bend, the MGCC is a Houston Food Bank super distribution site, and appointments are required. Distributions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The next monthly food fair is scheduled for Oct. 30. For assistance, call 281-202-6289. At the Guadalupe Center in Houston, distributions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. For addresses, times and to make an appointment, visit www. catholiccharities.org/food or call 713-874-6521. †

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HOUSTON — This year, the theme of the annual Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) appeal is “Walk in the Light of Christ.” The annual campaign to support more than 60 Archdiocese-wide ministries is under way and the local Church is asking parishioners to continue their generous giving to DSF. The fund supports a variety of ministries, such as those forming youth in Catholic faith; providing support and preparation for clergy; teaching, evangelizing, worshipping, and outreach to the incarcerated, aging, poor and sick; and programming to strengthen Christian families, among many others. A full list of the ministries supported can be found at www.archgh.org/dsf. The Archdiocese counts on DSF funds to help meet the needs of people in our region. To pledge online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf. For more information about DSF and the ministries it supports, call 713-652-4417. †

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More than 130 bicyclists rode the annual Ride for Vocations of the Archdiocese of Washington. ▪ SEE PAGE 15

Archbishop Fiorenza is a 'champion for the poor' SOCIETY, from page 1 the Marek brothers and their mother vowed to help those experiencing hunger and homelessness. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was the perfect answer to fulfilling this goal. The society was one of their favorite charities and remains an important part of the current Marek generation.” The event’s revenues reached approximately $450,000 with a surprise announcement of $5 million in endowment support. This marked an exciting moment for the society’s supporters to celebrate the presence of this volunteer-run organization in times of great need; to thank their philanthropic community, who time and time again support the society’s mission of serving the poor; and to share the stories of the thousands of families the society has helped throughout these 150 years. It was also an opportunity for all in attendance to reflect on the history of the society’s mission, plan for the mission’s future and keep supporting the mission for the next 150 years. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, Bishop Emeritus George A. Sheltz and Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza were all present at the milestone event, where a special announcement was made. Monsignor Dan Scheel announced, “In planning for the society’s future for the next 150 years, tonight, we are humbled to announce that an endowment fund has been set up in honor of Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza for the benefit of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. “Archbishop Fiorenza has been a champion for the poor in our community for decades. He remains an advocate for social justice issues across all social and economic barriers, and we are honored to even attempt to emulate his service. We are blessed to have him here with us

A TIME LINE OF SERVICE 1833 • Frédéric Ozanam founds The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris 1845 • The Society is established in the U.S. in St. Louis, Missouri at the Basilica of St. Louis PHOTO BY GENESIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and Society of St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director Ann Schorno attend the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 150th Anniversary Gala Sept. 18.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has raised $5 million in initial endowment support with a longterm goal of raising $20 million. tonight.” According to the society’s Executive Director Ann Schorno, “The endowment was created by generous individuals who have fervently supported the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul over the years and witnessed the growing need and impact of its services. This endowment will indeed create a legacy fund, ensuring that this impact continues into the future and in more communities.

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As of today, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has quietly raised $5 million in initial endowment support with a longterm fundraising goal of $20 million. The endowment’s spending policy of 5% per year will generate funds for the following types of direct program aid: • Expand the society’s presence in the Archdiocese; • Support existing conferences in areas with limited resources and newly formed conferences; • Additional training and leadership development of volunteer networks; • Programs that help those served move from crisis situations to resiliency and self-sufficiency; and • New models to expand impact where it is needed the most. Stan and Bruce Marek have generously volunteered to co-chair and lead the fundraising of the endowment campaign. The society’s local network includes 58 local chapters, 21 food pantries, two resale shops, and 1,850 Vincentian volunteers, as well as 1,400 communitybased volunteers committed to serving the community. The 150th Anniversary Gala included

1871 • The Society is established in Texas at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica on Galveston Island 1965 •Women are allowed to become members of the Society 1970 • Bishop John Morkovsky establishes our annual first Black Bag Collection 1988 • Bishop Fiorenza offers plot of ground at St. Dominic Center near the Texas Medical Center to be the home of the Society’s Central Council office 2010 •Vincentian Services Center in Gulfgate is opened and blessed by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo 2021 •The Society continues 150 year legacy of service with its 59 Conferences and 1,900+ volunteers a dinner reception and a silent auction. Proceeds brought vital funds and support to the society’s expansive network of programs and services. To learn more, visit www.svdphouston.org. †

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V Encuentro opens dialogues to reconnect parishes ENCUENTRO, from page 1 In southwestern states, the numbers are even closer, with Hispanics now the largest population group in California, while in Texas, Hispanics grew to 39.3% of the state’s population, nearly equal to non-Hispanic whites at 39.7%. All these Census numbers align with a national program that the Catholic Church has developed in V Encuentro, (Fifth Encounter), a series of regional and national meetings of Hispanic ministry leaders and youths, said Lazaro Contreras, director of the Archdiocese’s Office of Hispanic Ministry. Now the office is in the midst of finalizing a bilingual manual to help Hispanic laypeople and Church leaders to “provide a pastoral response to the large presence of Hispanics in the Church in the U.S.,” Contreras said. “Another important aspect of V Encuentro is to support, encourage and prepare leaders among the Hispanic faithful in serving the entire Church” and community. A national conference of V Encuentro in 2018 before the pandemic hit brought 3,000 Hispanic leaders and clergy from across the nation together in Texas. Although COVID-19 slowed any followup responses, training sessions that included priests, deacons and parish leaders have continued with virtual sessions, Contreras said. Now they will be moving back to in-person training, he said. “The V Encuentro as a Culture of the Encounter opened dialogues… and steps for pastoral action in 28 ministerial areas such as intercultural competencies, youth and young adults, family, vocations, and leadership training among others,” he said. Contreras concluded, “As parishes and Archdiocesan offices reopen and expand their outreach to the faithful during and after the pandemic, the process and conclusions of the V Encuentro can be used as tools to animate pastoral leaders to reconnect and invite others to the parish life and community… not only to Hispanic Catholics but to all the diverse cultures.” With National Hispanic Heritage Month being celebrated between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, it may be growing in importance to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to history, culture and achievements in the United States, officials said. In a video from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo to priests in the Archdiocese, he encourages pastors to follow up with V Encuentro. “It’s been an honor and learning experience for me in participating in the V Encuentro… to better respond to Hispanics in our Church and to assist them in living out their discipleship.” Father Philip Wilhite, pastor at Sacred

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At left, Lazaro Contreras, director of the Archdiocese’s Office of Hispanic Ministry, speaks during a panel at the V Encuentro national gathering in September 2018. At right, the “Encuentro crosses” that represented different regions of the U.S. are seen during a session.

Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, said, “On Saturday, Oct. 30, Sacred Heart Parish in Conroe will host our first of several gatherings of leaders — staff, councils, school board and ministries — to implement the conclusions of V Encuentro as part of establishing our next Five-Year Parish Plan.” “A key priority is to develop and train new leaders, calling them forth especially from our Hispanic Catholics, to support the nurturing and development of the Catholic community,” he said. Among those 8,000 registered families at Sacred Heart are Ivan and Cecilia Velasquez, who have seen the Hispanic population in the Conroe area grow over the last 14 years since moving there from Veracruz, Mexico. “Our children are the future of the Church,” she said, describing both her community and her own three daughters. “My 17-year-old is making her Confirmation and talks about learning more and more about God. My 11-yearold and nine-year-old are making their Holy Communion and taking catechism classes.” Velasquez, who attended the national conference, added,“When we first started going to Sacred Heart, there was only one Spanish Mass and now we have two being celebrated. With this continuing growth, it’s even more important for us to be actively involved in our church and community.” The Archdiocesan committee on V Encuentro includes Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro as well as Deacon Phillip M. Jackson, director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate. Bishop Dell’Oro said he saw in V Encuentro participants “a sincere desire to serve the church in faithfulness to the bishops.” He thought that the process “gave the possibility to build relationships

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beyond groups, parishes, ethnicities and languages. The Church is already benefitting from it.” Bishop Dell’Oro drew a comparison between the V Encuentro and the upcoming Synod. “As we start preparing for the ‘Synod on Synodality,’ I recognize that what we learned during the V Encuentro has already been the beginning of our contribution to this new challenge that Pope Francis has just presented to the Catholics across the entire world,” he

said. Deacon Jackson said, “The experience of being involved in the V Encuentro has far exceeded what I thought it would be. I started out thinking that it would be an opportunity to foster vocations for the diaconate in the Spanish-speaking community.” He added, “I have encountered on a deeper level with people who have a love for God and His Church, graciously willing to share that love with all of God’s holy people.” †

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About 400 faithful attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Sept. 26. Ninety-nine couples registered for the event, and 70 attended in person while the rest celebrated virtually. The Archdiocese’s Family Life Ministry organized the event, and are currently preparing for the celebration of the 25th Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass, set for 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The cost is $25 per couple, and once registered online at www.archgh.org/weddingjubilee, a copy of the wedding certificate is needed. Couples will be provided with an Archdiocesan certificate of their anniversary, a special issue worship aid with vows and a commemorative pin.

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More than 100 police officers from 10 different agencies, including Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner and Bellaire Chief of Police Onesimo Lopez Jr., attended the Blue Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Sept. 25. Law enforcement officials, their animals and equipment were blessed during the service in downtown Houston, which was celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro.

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HOUSTON — Any young adults ages 18 to 25 are invited to the Bayou Awakening #30 Retreat. Awakening seeks to bring young adults to a personal encounter with Christ, provide an opportunity for spiritual renewal and connect young adults to the Catholic Church. The retreat will be held Nov. 12 to 14 at Cameron Retreat Center, located at 2403 Holcombe Blvd. in Houston. The cost is $80 per person, and there are scholarships available. To request a scholarship, contact the Young Adult and Campus Ministry office at yacm@archgh.org or 713-741-8778. Deadline to register is Oct. 29. For more information and to register go to www.archgh.org/ bayouawakening. †

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HOUSTON — The Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry will host the next Café Catholica Lite at St. Frances Cabrini Church, located at 10727 Hartsook St. in Houston, on Nov. 4, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. The speaker for the in-person event is Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese. His topic will be “The Diverse Face of the Church in Houston: Heaven is Here!” The night will include light snacks, the talk, a Q&A and communal prayer. The talk will be available to view online as well at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica. The Café Catholica program seeks to help young adults between the ages of 18 to 39 encounter Christ and his Church. All young adults are invited to join us for Café Catholica Lite throughout the year. For more information, contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at yacm@ archgh.org or 713-741-8778. †

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Open Position Director of Liturgy St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church exists to spread the good news that God loved us first, so we seek to do His will. We believe that ultimately His will is the salvation of our souls, to live in perfect beatitude. We are sent, therefore, to make intentional sacramental disciples. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION The Director of Liturgy for St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church serves the role of directing all liturgical activities of the parish. This involves coordinating ministers and volunteers and continuing to advance the dignity, beauty, and integrity of the liturgy. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION: Supervises, collaborates with, and supports Liturgy Task Force at regular meetings for liturgies throughout the year. Recruits, trains, and supports the liturgical volunteers and ministers in their respective roles. Acts as a resource to the staff on matters relating to the liturgy. Updates staff on developments in the liturgy and how these affect their areas of responsibility. Determines the liturgical needs of the parish in cooperation with the pastor. Prepares and submits a liturgy budget annually. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: Assists parish staff in liturgical and sacramental preparation. Assists clergy and Director of Music in funeral planning and in preparing worship aids for funerals. Schedules and implements training for all liturgical volunteers and ministers. Maintains current knowledge of liturgical norms and documents. FACILITATION AND COORDINATION: Coordinates rites and liturgical services in conjunction with RCIA team, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, and other parish organizations as deemed necessary by the pastor. Serves as liaison between parish and funeral homes and/or families to schedule times for relevant liturgies. Meets with family members and/or friends of deceased to assist with preparations for relevant liturgies. Coordinates with wedding coordinator for nuptial liturgies. Meets with wedding couples to assist with preparation for liturgical celebrations. Facilitates the worship life of the parish and prepares Mass scripts for Masses and other liturgies, particularly the Triduum. Coordinates the scheduling and preparation of special activities when needed. ADMINISTRATION: Ensures an adequate supply of liturgical items (altar bread, wine, incense, etc.). Ensures timely ordering of liturgical books. Ensures there is an adequate supply of clean liturgical linen. Orders and purchases all necessary liturgical materials within planned budget. Requests maintenance/repair of parish sound and video systems. OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Supports and empowers the spiritual growth of volunteers and ministers. MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attends and contributes at regular staff meetings. Participates in staff events, such as workshops, retreats, lunches, and planning. Participates in calendar planning. Follows policies and procedures of the parish and archdiocese. Under supervision of and in collaboration with the pastor, performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the pastor or his delegate. Engages proactively in professional development and spiritual growth to strive towards excellence and service. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB EDUCATION: Must hold at least a bachelor's degree in Catholic theology and/or a degree related to Catholic theology and/or liturgy. Must be knowledgeable of Catholic liturgy, including liturgical documents and music resources. EXPERIENCE: Must have 5+ years of experience leading liturgical ministry in a Catholic parish. OTHER: Must be knowledgeable of Roman Missal, Lectionary, General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and Musicam Sacram. Must be enthusiastically motivated to promote a liturgy that truly follows the teachings and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church as written by the fathers of Vatican II, following the "hermeneutic of continuity" as taught and promoted by Pope Benedict XVI. Must demonstrate the ability of serving collaboratively with other members of parish staff. Must have exemplary communication skills, working well with adults and children, coordinating with the whole community, including Spanish-speaking Hispanics. Fluency in Spanish is recommended though not required. KEY COMPETENCIES Effective communication with ministers. Ability to recruit & train ministers. Ability to relate to people of various cultures and points of view. CONTACT: For further information please contact or submit resume & cover letter to Fr. Christopher Plant at: cplant@st-bart.org.

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Volunteers help distribute food at the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in the RichmondRosenberg area of Fort Bend County.

Food assistance programs bring love of Jesus to feed the hungry, displaced BY KERRY MCGUIRE Herald Correspondent HOUSTON — When it comes to feeding the hungry and homeless living in the Houston area, the numbers are great, and the stories about the life circumstances that led them down these roads vary. Food assistance programs offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston not only focus on feeding their hunger pangs but also providing care and compassion to feed starving souls in need of the love of Jesus Christ. Since 1943, the ministry has been fulfilling its vision to be a people of faith, assisting individuals and families in need in Southeast Texas to achieve self-sufficiency and live with dignity. This includes its Family Assistance Program that prevents hunger and homelessness through a network of four resource centers in Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris counties. They provide staple non-perishable food items, fresh produce and frozen meats to ensure important nutritional needs are met. In addition, large-scale drive-through food distributions held on a weekly basis bring food to anyone who attends and expresses a need. At the Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in the RichmondRosenberg area of Fort Bend County, Brock C. Akers and his wife, Colleen, have been serving with Catholic Charities through the Order of Malta. He is inspired by their ministry work together day in and day out that he feels fulfills the call for Christians to bring the love and affection of Jesus Christ to all those in need, especially the hungry and homeless. Akers said the volunteers have been forced to social distance because of the pandemic, yet through the car windows, they see so much of what the people in need in the community experience. “Some of the folks coming through our line have been living in their cars, and many are so unaccustomed to needing help with something as fundamental as groceries that they are broken, and somewhat ashamed,”said Akers.“We hear

The 2021 Diocesan Services Fund theme draws from a hope: “Walk in the Light of Christ.” DSF operates in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston each year to help the Church carry out the ministries of teaching and sanctifying. DSF brings the needed financial resources to carry out 60-plus ministries. the stories, we share the tears, but most of all, we have been able to demonstrate to those whose paths have been placed in front of us that the love of Jesus Christ is boundless and is found in many places and many forms. The sense of gratitude and relief that we are shown at each and every food fair fills our tanks, making us anxious to come back.” According to Cynthia N. Colbert, MSW, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, more than half (57%) of the households that received food assistance from Catholic Charities from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 were served in Fort Bend County. The same is true for individuals served (55%) and pounds of food distributed (63%). She said due to an increase in need during the pandemic area-wide, there is a higher than usual level of service currently. “COVID-19 created a greater need for food assistance and assistance in general, so as a result, the number of clients served and pounds of food distributed grew dramatically in both 2020 and 2021 compared to pre-pandemic years,” said Colbert. Catholic Charities served 343,869 See DSF, page 10

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EDUCATION Our Lady of Guadalupe School completes repairs, blesses ‘La Escuelita’ HOUSTON — On Sept. 20, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School’s preschool building, “La Escuelita,” was blessed by Father Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ. Father Huffstetter, the vicar general of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) community, was visiting the parish and school community from Rome. The blessing took place seven months to the day after the building suffered extensive damage due to the historic February winter storm earlier this year. When the damage was discovered, parents, alumni, parishioners and the SCJ community united to help the school. Parents volunteered their time

to physically clean the building, while others made donations to help rebuild. The SCJ headquarters in Wisconsin started a capital campaign that raised more than $35,000 for the school. It was very fitting to have Father Huffstetter, the former provincial superior of the US Province, in town for the blessing. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School’s School Board members, parents of the preschoolers, and the students themselves were welcome to the short blessing ceremony. “La Escuelita” houses the school’s 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool classes. †

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School’s preschool building, “La Escuelita,” was blessed by Father Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, after the repairs to the building were completed. “La Escuelita” was severely damaged during the winter storm last February.

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YOUTH The heartbeat of the Rosary What’s in a heartbeat? We sometimes use the idioms “in a heartbeat” or “a heartbeat away” to refer to some imminent reality in time or space. But the most immediate heartbeat — albeit inconspicuous and often detected only through a stethoscope — is the one that represents our own life and that of those around us. This past May, both chambers of the Texas legislative branch signed into law Senate Bill 8. aka “The Texas Heartbeat Act,” the bill prohibiting elective abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Effective since Sept. 1, “The Texas Heartbeat Act” is a historic legislative victory, a significant achievement in the work of building a true culture of life. We must each do our part to contribute to the pro-life cause. If you are wondering “what can I do?” here are some concrete suggestions: Consider writing to your senator and state representatives, urging them to support life-affirming laws and resolutions.

Consider participating in the National March for Life in our nation’s capital this year. Even more, you can take a stand for life by committing your time to visit a nursing home or serve at a soup kitchen or by volunteer at your local SISTER pregnancy center THERESA regularly. You could also MARIE CHAU study the Church’s NGUYEN, O.P. teachings and educate your peers on the dignity and sacredness of all human life as created in the image and likeness of God. In tandem with all of this, let me make one more suggestion: How about praying a pro-life Rosary? The Rosary is a powerful prayer by which we can build a culture of life. It is a promised means, tried and true, for the conversion of our own hearts and the healing of our

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deepest wounds. Through it, God forms in us a spirituality of life rooted in the life which His Son has won for us. In the Joyful mysteries, the Annunciation reminds us of the preciousness of all human life, particularly in unexpected pregnancies. The Sorrowful mysteries invite us to unite our sufferings to the passion of Christ in reparation for every life that has been destroyed by the evils of abortion. The Luminous and Glorious mysteries remind us to anchor our hope for the transformation of the world in the power of Christ’s resurrection. The simple but sincere repetition of “Hail Mary, full of grace” can effectively align our hearts with the heartbeat of the Author of Life and bring about an outpouring of divine mercy. Its power to do so is derived from the mysteries of the life of Christ. When we meditate on them, we encounter the living God with the eyes and heart of Mary, and we contemplate the Lord of life in the full scope of His life — from His conception in Mary’s womb to His death on the cross, and further into the glory of His resurrection. As our lips speak the words of the prayers and our fingers touch each Rosary bead, our faith takes on the contours of Mary’s own faith and love. In this way, when we pray the Rosary, we

are attentive to the heartbeat of the Blessed Mother as well as the divine heartbeat once hidden within her virginal womb. Only when we conform our own hearts to theirs can we begin to counter the forces of today’s culture of death — first, through our own personal renewal, and then through concrete action, caring for the most vulnerable among us. With Rosary in hand, let’s stand for life and unite in building a culture that joyfully proclaims that the Author of Life has a purpose and plan for each one of us. I hope that you’ll “choose life” (Deut 30:19) by praying a Rosary today — at least a decade or two of it. Pray it with your family for all families, for expectant parents and their unborn children, and for all the men and women who have been affected by abortion. Pray that a vibrant culture of life may prevail in our world. With our Blessed Mother, may we always cherish and nurture, protect and defend every human life from the moment of conception to natural death. †

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from the Archdiocese that can be used throughout the agency in areas of highest need. Colbert said this is one of the largest single contributions the ministry receives annually. “By supporting the DSF, the Catholic community is able to pool resources to create a larger impact — not just at Catholic Charities, but for other ministries supported by the Archdiocese,” said Colbert. “In this way, every donation, no matter how large or small, is an important piece of the larger picture. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of the Archdiocese and the DSF.” Akers encourages the faithful to support the DSF so he and his team of volunteers can continue to do their good works at the food pantry. “Catholic Charities touches people at all walks of life, and it should be looked at not just for the wonderful services performed for those in need or those in a temporary crisis,” said Akers. “That part of the institution is well known and well understood, but it is also an organization that serves the people like me who might not otherwise have a means and opportunity to give of themselves directly. That sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, knowing that you are fulfilling God’s will for your life, has a value that cannot be measured.” †

individuals from 80,170 households in food assistance alone, more than triple the annual average during normal operations. In addition, 1.6 million pounds of food were distributed in 2019, which rose to 2.6 million in 2020 and doubled to 5.2 million in 2021. Colbert said, since March 2020, services have been modified to ensure continued health and safety of clients, volunteers and staff. This includes drivethru food distributions and home delivery of meals, diapers and other household goods. In 2020, close to 3,000 home deliveries of food and other essentials were made by Catholic Charities, which doubled to 6,203 in 2021. “We continue to provide large-scale food distributions on a weekly basis and have resumed limited in-person services at our food pantries, which allow clients to safely self-select food items directly from our pantries,” said Colbert. “Moving forward, we plan to continue to conduct food distributions and are working toward scaling up our in-person services as the state of the pandemic permits.” Catholic Charities, one of the 60-plus ministries supported by the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), directly benefits from this annual unrestricted support

Sister Theresa Marie Chau Nguyen, O.P., is an assistant professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, where she advises pro-life groups, ministries and initiatives on campus and abroad.

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St. John Paul II: “I put everything in her hands” In a Oct. 16, 2002, general audience, St. John Paul II signed his apostolic letter for the Year of the Rosary. With October dedicated to Our Lady and her Rosary, let us reflect on his words: “I entrust anew into the hands of the Mother of God the life of the Church and that so sorely tried of humanity. To her I entrust my future. I put everything in her hands so that with a Mother’s love she may present it to her Son, “for the praise of his glory” (Eph 1:12). The center of our faith is Christ, Redeemer of the human person. Mary does not detract from him nor does she detract from his saving work. Assumed into heaven in body and soul, the Virgin Mary, the first to enjoy the fruits of the Passion and Resurrection of her own Son, is the One who in a sure way leads us to Christ, the final goal of our deeds and of our entire life. Inviting believers to contemplate unceasingly the face of Christ, I desired that for everyone the teacher of such contemplation be Mary his Mother. For the rigorous but very

rich work of contemplating the face of Christ along with Mary, is there a better way than the praying of the Rosary? However, we need to rediscover the mystical depth contained in the simplicity of this prayer, so much loved by popular tradition. This Marian prayer in its structure is in effect above all

Hail Holy Queen Glory Be

Hail Mary

on each bead

First mystery Glory Be Fatima Prayer

Hail Mary

Our Father

Next mystery, then Our Father

The Apostles Creed

Praying the Rosary 1. Make the Sign of the Cross 2. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles’ Creed 3. On the first bead, say an Our Father 4. Say three Hail Marys on the 3 following beads 5. Say the Glory Be 6. For each of the 5 decades, announce the Mystery, then say the Our Father 7. While touching each of the 10 beads of the decade, next say 10 Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be. After each decade, the Fatima Prayer and the Sub Tuum Praesidum may be said 8. After saying the 5 decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, then The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel may be said, followed by this: V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Together: Let us pray, O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 9. Pray the 2 new prayers offered by Pope Francis and conclude the Rosary with the Sign of the Cross.

meditation on the mysteries of the life and work of Christ. Repeating the invocation of the “Hail Mary,” we can deepen our comprehension of the essential events of the mission of the Son of God on earth, that have been passed down to us by the Gospel and by Tradition. †

The Prayers of the Rosary The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

The Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The Glory Be (The Doxology)

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Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

The Hail Holy Queen (The Salve Regina)

The Mysteries of the Rosary The Joyful Mysteries Traditionally prayed on Mondays and Saturdays

The Glorious Mysteries Traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays

1. The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary 2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth 3. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ 4. The Presentation of our Lord 5. Finding Jesus in the Temple

1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 2. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven 3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost 4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven 5. Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth

The Sorrowful Mysteries

The Luminous Mysteries

Traditionally prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays

Traditionally prayed on Thursdays

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The Agony in the Garden The Scourging at the Pillar The Crowning with Thorns The Carrying of the Cross The Crucifixion and Death

1. The Baptism in the Jordan 2. The Wedding at Cana 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of the Eucharist

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

The Fatima Prayer

O My Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

The Sub Tuum Praesidium

We fly to your protection, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and you, O prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast down to hell Satan and the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

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COLUMNISTS World Mission Sunday: Continuing the call the Apostles answered The lovely season of Autumn returns, bringing with it the annual celebration of World Mission Sunday. On Oct. 24, Catholics worldwide will once again offer prayer and financial contribution for the Church’s missionary activity. At each Mass, funds will be gathered for distribution to more than 1,150 mission dioceses through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Since its foundation in 1822 by the Venerable Pauline Jaricot, this Pontifical Mission Society has been responsible for ensuring that less fortunate churches in every continent receive support. The missionary outreach of the Church began with the early Apostles’ response to Jesus’s command to “go to the ends of the earth” (Matthew 28:19). The book of Acts describes the many astounding experiences of the Apostles as they answered this call. These first missionaries were “on fire” with the Spirit, preaching about the Kingdom of God — where the poor in spirit and the peacemakers are blessed. The 2021 theme for World Mission Sunday captures this enthusiasm. “We

cannot help but speak about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20). Our Holy Father encourages us to join the effort in his annual World Mission Sunday message. He points out that after by witnessing Jesus “cure the sick, dine with sinners, HILDA feed the hungry and OCHOA propose the Beatitudes,” the Apostles were moved to follow Him and spend the rest of their lives proclaiming His message. Pope Francis gives tribute to those who have left home and family to minister in faraway places with new languages and cultures. These generous individuals follow the efforts of St. Paul, St. Francis Xavier, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and St. Damien of Molokai, among others. He then encourages reaching out to the peripheries, saying “nowadays, members of our own families can be in the ‘periphery.’ We must open our hearts to their concerns and give witness to

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God’s tender and forgiving love. The essence of faith demands that we reach out beyond ourselves.” “Always, but especially during this time of the pandemic, it is necessary to widen our circle…,” he continued. This year, the Archdiocesan World Mission Sunday celebration will be held on Oct. 24 with a livestreamed special Mass at St. Martha Catholic Church in Porter (Kingwood) at 11 a.m. Our many missionary congregations and parish mission groups will be acknowledged and remembered in prayer. Adapting to the pandemic’s demands in various ways, these groups continue to spread

God’s gracious love and mercy here and beyond our borders. “To be on mission is to be willing to think like Christ does, to believe with Him that those around us are our brothers and sisters. May His compassionate love touch all of our hearts and make us all true missionary disciples. May Mary, the first missionary disciple, inspire us to be salt and light in our land.” (Pope Francis 2021 World Mission Sunday address). † Hilda Ochoa is the director of the Missions Office.

Community conversations: Difficult, joyful and holy In September 2019, a small group of parishioners at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Spring formed a group for people of faith who wanted to talk about race without fear or judgment. To guide their discussions, they studied the USCCB’s pastoral letter on racism, “Open Wide Our Hearts.” Thanks to the persistence and persuasion of our group founder, Gloria Aldridge, “Community Conversations” has been blessed over the past two years with scholars, teachers and activists who have shared their expertise on topics such as the history of Chinese immigration in America, housing discrimination and its impact on generational wealth, and the experience of Native American children within the residential school system. What began as a small group of committed parishioners has become a national, interfaith group of friends committed to authentic encounters. What we have done at St. Ignatius, I believe others can do as well. The secrets to our success: • We follow in the footsteps of Jesus. The Lord was not afraid to encounter those who were racially, ethnically and religiously different from Himself. During His earthly ministry, Jesus frequently waded into the waters of racial politics: the Syrophonecian woman (Mark 7:24-30), the Roman centurion (Matthew 8:5-10), and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:4-42), to name a few. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus gives His definite teaching on the subject of racial equality: a neighbor is not the one who looks or believes like us, but the one who accompanies those in need. (Luke 10:29-37) • We got comfortable with being uncomfortable. When it comes to discussing race, most people are convinced that an awkward silence that maintains the status quo is better than a fraught conversation that will only make things worse. Unfortunately, this fear keeps us stuck in the very patterns that perpetuate misunderstanding and division. Avoiding difficult conversations

may keep us comfortable, but it will not help us grow in holiness. • We stepped out ourselves. When we are confronted by someone whose experiences are very different than our own, we are tempted by again to see these stories AMY as anomalies or artifacts AUZENNE from ancient history. But as the USCCB has stated in “Open Wide Our Hearts:”“As Christians, we are called to listen and know the stories of our brothers and sisters. We must create opportunities to hear, with open hearts, the tragic stories that are deeply imprinted on the lives of our brothers and sisters...” • We have learned to listen deeply. Listening deeply is not a show of politeness; it is an act of love. To listen deeply is to open your heart and mind to receive another person’s story. It is to be mindful of the fact that the story has been shaped by experiences that are different than your own. It is to be respectful of the courage the other person is displaying by sharing their story with you. This endeavor has not been easy. Our efforts have sadly been met with cynicism and suspicion by those who assume any discussion of race is “too political.”To those who have doubts, I quote St. Katherine Drexel, a saint who spent her life working for racial justice: “We must open wide our hearts. It is joy that compels us. Press forward, and fear nothing.” To see a list of upcoming topics and/ or register to join our next conversation, go to www.silcc.org/communityconversations. †

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Respect life is more than birth and death; also in between October is set aside for us to fully focus on respecting life and exactly what that means. Many times we think of respect life as an anti-abortion movement or an against capital punishment movement. Yes, both of those are part of respecting life, but it is way more than that. Our focus should be on life from conception to natural death and everything in between. While October is Respect Life month, this year is also the year of St. Joseph as designated by Pope Francis. Joseph was a model husband and father who showed how valuable life is. He protected the life of Mary and the life of Jesus. He was a provider and a protector. Jesus was born into a state of vulnerability, and Joseph was there to protect His life from those who were seeking to kill Him. He could have rejected God’s call and said it’s not his problem, but instead, he accepted the mission to raise the Young Messiah. Mary, too, accepted that call from God. She could have said no, but she was willing to do whatever the Father asked of her. Like Joseph and Mary, we are all called to protect the lives of others and to defend them against evil and destruction. We are called to help our

fellow sisters and brothers whom we live among. We are not a solitary people but part of a community and, most importantly, part of the Body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians by 12:12-27, St. Paul tells us DEACON that there is “one body DAN with many parts and no GILBERT part is any more important than the other. And because of that, each part takes care of one another.” That is our mission to be there for one another as all our lives are important. St. Paul goes on to say that “if one part of the body is hurting, then all parts are hurting.”When we see someone suffering, we cannot turn our heads and say it’s not our problem because if one is suffering, we all are suffering. Just in the practical matter, we see it in our communities where crime has risen because people are hurting, and they act out in ways that are not helpful to the community. As a pastoral minister with Special Youth Services in the Archdiocese, I see

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every day the lives of young people that are hurting. Our ministry serves young kids who are “at-risk” and mostly those who are detained in the juvenile justice system. Yes, they are there because they engaged in behaviors that hurt others, but when you see them and talk to them, you realize they are hurting themselves. Many of them are hurt because of poverty, lack of good parenting, drugs, victims of crime, and more. When they become hurt, many times they don’t know how to heal, so they act out against others. So through our ministry, we have the blessing to reach out to them and walk 2021 CC_FEST with them as they begin 706_3_r2.pdf their healing 1 journey.

But it should be more than that when we talk about respecting life; we all have a call to help those who are hurting and help them to heal before they hurt others. We should all take the time and reflect on how we can strengthen the lives of others, young and old, and make our communities heal and be a stronger body of Christ. Like St. Joseph and our Blessed Mother, we must accept our call to respect the lives of all that we encounter. Each one of us can make a difference. †

Deacon Dan Gilbert is a pastoral min3:01 PM ister with Special Youth Services.

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The millstone necklace The Gospels highlight many profound and personal encounters with people ensconced in what we call dysfunctional situations. There are many shades of dysfunction in the world, such as the type we live in that we do not create (like dysfunctional families). There are also the “corporate” dysfunctions that we create by constructing various rules that we impose upon others. In the Gospels, we see this by reading the healing stories as Jesus attempts to teach His followers how to move beyond the daily corporate dysfunction that people had to live within. When Jesus teaches His followers, either by word or example, He not only displays healing and faith of people, but He is showing the causes of what creates dysfunction. Some of these causes highlighted in the Gospels come in the form of control, jealously and power. Unfortunately, these vices still aid in breeding corporate dysfunction today. These three vices act like great millstones that we wear around our necks, preventing us from looking up and seeing the Kingdom that Jesus desires for us. Take, for example, the healing on the Sabbath in the third chapter of Mark. The Pharisees were so consumed with holding onto their millstones that they “immediately took counsel with the Herodians against Him to put Him to death” (Mk 3:6). What exactly did Jesus do to cause such jealously and rage? He healed someone and broke a Sabbath rule. You see, the action of Jesus was not only a personal act of faith and healing but an act of restoring the Sabbath and rescuing it from corporate dysfunction. Today in our divided world, I am challenged to look at our own corporate

realities: Our businesses, universities and even ourM churches. How many Y people walk through life with what we view as CM imperfections, not worthy of Jesus’s healing touch MY unless they follow all the CY rules? Are we tempted to by construct our own CMY FATHER Sabbath rules and RAY K COOK, OMI become enraged at others when we feel the loss of control or desire power? Surely not I, Lord! Next time the feeling of one of these vices creeps up on you, imagine what would happen if our Lord entered the room. Which one of your rules would He break? What divisions or attitudes would He restore or normalize to make you or another whole? Jesus fully understands that change is challenging for us. We like things our way, and we like to hold onto what is ours and our way of doing things. He recognizes it is hard to give up the vices we inscribe on the millstones that we wear. After all, He suffered greatly and died because He threatened a particular way of doing things. He did something new and bold by reaching out to and healing the unwanted and calling back the ones who strayed. Thankfully Jesus is also patient and gives us every opportunity to remove the heavy millstone necklaces and let go of the corporate dysfunction that we create. †

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Vatican launches prayer campaign for Laudato Si’ goals

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Groups and individuals who have accepted Pope Francis’s invitation to step up their commitment to caring for creation are encouraged to prepare for their journey with a new prayer campaign. Special prayers have been developed for each day of the week for different communities, like parishes, dioceses, religious orders, families, hospitals, schools, businesses and others that have joined the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. The 40-day prayer campaign began Oct. 4 — the feast of St. Francis, and concludes Nov. 14 — the World Day of Prayer for the Poor. The Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announced the campaign Oct. 1. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform is “a seven-year journey that will see our communities committed in different ways to becoming totally sustainable, in the spirit of integral ecology,” the pope said in a video message launching the platform May 25. “We need a new ecological approach that can transform our way of dwelling in the world, our lifestyles, our relationship with the resources of the earth and, in general, our way of looking at humanity and of living life,” he said. The platform was set up to help people with that process of conversion that leads to concrete action in a coordinated, global effort. It is meant for people, particularly communities, that want to increase their commitment to bringing the encyclical “Laudato Si’” to life by promising a set of actions over a period of seven years. The prayers are based on the Laudato Si’ goals, which are: responding to the cry of the Earth and environmental

degradation; responding to the cry of the poor and vulnerable; creating an ecological-sustainable economy; adopting simple lifestyles; supporting ecological education; promoting ecological spirituality; and building community awareness, participation and action. “The prayer campaign supports the seven sectors joining the Laudato Si’ Action Platform with a dedicated day of prayer for each, connecting each sector with a Laudato Si’ goal,” the dicastery said in a media release. Integral ecology requires every member of the wider Church to contribute their skills and work together on common goals, which is why the platform specifically invites certain sectors, including families, parishes and dioceses, schools and universities, hospitals and health care centers, workers, businesses, farms and other organizations, like groups, movements and religious orders. People were invited to register May 25 to Oct. 4 to assess what they are doing now and to see how they can further contribute to the seven Laudato Si’ goals. The next phase in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform is set to kick off Nov. 14, when the dicastery plans to publish Laudato Si’ planning guides and related materials. Catholics will then be invited “to make a firm commitment to creating their own Laudato Si’ plans,”the dicastery said. Current resources include a new website in nine languages at laudatosi.va and an action platform at laudatosiplattform.org as part of a “road map” of action for the next decade. The prayers can be found at https:// laudatosiactionplatform.org/resources. †

IN BRIEF Two German scholars win prestigious Ratzinger Prize

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has selected two German scholars as winners of the Ratzinger Prize. The winners for 2021, announced by the Vatican Oct. 1, are: Hanna-Barbara GerlFalkovitz, a retired professor of philosophy of religions at the University of Dresden and an active contributor to the “Opera omnia” or collected works of St. Edith Stein and the Italian edition of the collected works of Father Romano Guardini; and Ludger SchwienhorstSchönberger, a professor for Old Testament studies at the University of Vienna and chair at its Institute for Old Testament Biblical Studies. He is considered one of the leading experts in the so-called Sapiential books or Wisdom books of the Old Testament. The prestigious award, a sort of “Nobel Prize in Theology,” is given to two scholars each year who stand out for their scientific research in the field of theology, regardless of their religious faith. Pope Francis was scheduled to confer the award to the winners at the Vatican on Nov. 13. †

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Prayer to the pedal: Cyclists bike, pray to promote vocations to priesthood, religious life LA PLATA, Md. (CNS) — A mixture of high energy, a little friendly trash-talking and general camaraderie was in the air at the parking lot of Sacred Heart Church in La Plata on a recent Saturday morning. More than 130 bicyclists checked their brakes, filled water bottles and geared up Sept. 18 for the annual Ride for Vocations of the Archdiocese of Washington. Following a kick-off Mass, riders ranging from experienced long-distance cyclists to kids with their parents set out in groups on a route that snaked through 101 miles of countryside and small towns in Southern Maryland. It was all in the interest of praying for and raising awareness about vocations. Routes that ended after 70 miles and 50 miles also were options for the cyclists. Julie Ferrero, a staff member at Sacred Heart who has been the volunteer organizer of the bike ride, said the 138 registrants were the most ever for the event. It began years ago with a group of priests and seminarians who rode as a team. Initially, they joined a ride known as the Seagull Century, based out of Maryland’s Salisbury University, she said. Another year, they joined the Southern Maryland Fall Century, also known as the

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Bicyclists in the Archdiocese of Washington are seen in La Plata, Md., Sept. 18, during the archdiocese’s annual “Ride for Vocations.” Some participants rode 100 miles to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Indian Head 100. But recently, the Ride for Vocations became its own event. “Last year, we made it a Catholic churches ride,” Ferrero said, noting the rest, refreshment and prayer stops at half a dozen mostly historic churches in the southern counties of the archdiocese — Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. At several churches, the Blessed Sacrament was on display, and all were open for prayer. At nearly every stop, the local Knights of Columbus hosted snacks and other refreshments. The riders this year included about 20 seminarians, eight priests, two deacons and five friars from the Dominican

House of Studies in Washington, Ferrero said. Most of the participants had some connection to the archdiocese or nearby seminaries. Justine Napier, a parishioner of St. John Neumann in Gaithersburg, Maryland, had driven from her home in Montgomery County to Charles County that morning to participate in her first long-distance ride. Her goal: the 50-mile course. Her motivation: “because it’s for the

seminarians and praying for the Church.” The chance to combine her love of bicycling and her love of the church was too tempting to miss, she told the Catholic Standard, Washington’s archdiocesan newspaper. Dino Tolentino’s goal also was the 50mile route, riding with his wife, Terry, and his son, Nick. Tolentino had actually ridden the 101-mile route on his own some days earlier. But he wanted to keep pace with his family for the official race. Nick Tolentino said the family had also participated in a run for vocations. “We do as much as possible,” said his dad. Gesturing to his bicycling jersey that featured an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, he added: “I think wearing this on the road is a great witness.” Other jerseys worn by multiple riders referred to Knights of Columbus councils, a Franciscan health care organization and Ave Maria University. Some depicted St. Michael the Archangel or other saints. This year’s event raised $50,000 through registration fees, donations and sponsorships. †

IN BRIEF Priest says Father Kapaun’s example buoyed his morale as military chaplain

WICHITA, Kan. (CNS) — When serving troops in the U.S. Army, Father Ned Blick asked himself a simple question, “What would Father Kapaun do?” A Catholic chaplain from 2008 to 2012, Father Blick spent a year deployed in Iraq and a year in Afghanistan. “Once I was celebrating a Mass, and rockets came, and machine-gun fire came in,” said Father Blick, who, like the late Father Emil J. Kapaun, is a priest of the Wichita Diocese. He remembered a story about Father Kapaun presiding over Mass amid bombs and rocket fire. “I thought of Chaplain Kapaun and how he finished the Mass. I continued celebrating the Mass, gave each soldier Holy Communion, and they would run out the door after they received,” Father Blick told Catholic News Service. “They would go grab their weapon and go to the fight.” In 1944, Father Kapaun was granted permission to enter the U.S. Army Catholic Chaplain Corps, where he served for two years. He rejoined in 1948, and in 1949 was sent to Japan, then to South Korea with the troops. In June 1950, communist North Korea invaded South Korea, and the U.S. entered the war. Father Kapaun was captured and sent to a prison camp in North Korea, where he continued to serve the men. He died May 23, 1951, and in 2013 was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on the battlefield. It is the United States’ highest military honor. †

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Bishops meet for border encounter, celebrate the witness of Brownsville’s Bishop Raymond Peña BY JENNIFER ALLMON Special to the Herald BROWNSVILLE — The bishops of Texas were scheduled to attend their biannual meeting in San Antonio in late September, but circumstances changed due to the passing of Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña of the Diocese of Brownsville. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo recognized that when Bishop Peña was an active bishop, he never missed a Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) meeting, so it was fitting to move the meeting to Brownsville for his funeral. The move was providential as it allowed the bishops to make two impromptu visits to the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen as well as a pregnancy resource center. Several bishops, including Galveston-Houston Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, and TCCB staff toured the respite center and were able to see firsthand the beautiful work of Catholic Charities in welcoming the migrants. Families can rest and shower and are provided delicious meals by volunteer staff. We were touched by the sight of young children, babies, and pregnant mothers being treated with such compassion. We are very grateful to Sister Norma Pimentel for welcoming us on such short notice. After departing the respite center,

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso and I happened upon a pregnancy resource center and spontaneously decided to drop in and thank the staff for their work to protect human life. The center is funded by the Texas Pregnancy Care Network, which recently received increased funding from the state so that mothers will have the assistance and resources to choose life. Bishop Seitz offered a blessing to the staff, who were deeply grateful for our visit. They shared with us that three mothers had walked into the center that day who were considering abortion but left the center choosing life, comforted by the knowledge that the center would provide practical support for three years. These three lives were saved on the Feast of the Archangels, and the staff felt assured Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael would continue to watch over and protect these yet-to-be-born children. On Thursday morning at Bishop Peña’s funeral, Bishop Flores said we must live the resurrection in a world that loves too much the ways of death. These ministries and Bishop Peña’s life of service are examples of that lived resurrection. † Jennifer Allmon is the executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops.

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IN BRIEF A staunch advocate of immigrant rights, Bishop Raymundo Peña dies at 87

SAN JUAN, Texas (CNS) — Bishop Raymundo J. Peña, retired bishop of Brownsville who was an advocate of immigrant rights and opposed the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, died Sept. 24 at age 87. Bishop Peña died at San Juan Nursing Home on the grounds of the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle-National Shrine in San Juan, Texas. A funeral Mass was celebrated Sept. 30 at the basilica. “We give thanks to God for his service to the diocese and pray for the repose of his soul. May God reward him for his labors,” Brownsville Bishop Daniel E. Flores said in a statement. “During his time as shepherd of the people of the Rio Grande Valley he lived his motto, ‘Haz todo con amor’ (‘Do everything with love’), taken from 1 Corinthians 16:14,” said Bishop Flores, who succeeded the late bishop when he retired in 2009. Bishop Peña, he said, continued to play an active role in the diocese during retirement, participating in the ordination of a transitional deacon at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Brownsville on Aug. 21. “He was an example to me of tireless service to the Church and a trusted adviser. We will all miss him very much,” Bishop Flores added. †

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APOYO PASTORAL A VÍCTIMAS DE ABUSO SEXUAL DEL CLERO

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MUNDO CATÓLICO El Censo, V Encuentro: Hay más hispanos que ayudan a la Iglesia y a las comunidades POR JO ANN ZUÑIGA Texas Catholic Herald HOUSTON — Dirigentes de la Iglesia Católica dicen no estar sorprendidos de que el Censo de los EE.UU. del 2020 muestre que los hispanos representen el 51.1% del crecimiento del país, aumentando al 18.7% es decir, aproximadamente 62.1 millones de la población de los EE.UU Ocho de cada diez hispanos en los EE.UU. son ciudadanos americanos, según los datos. Según establece el Censo, por primera vez el porcentaje de blancos en los EE.UU. se redujo por debajo del 60% al 57.8% en el 2020. Para la planificación futura de la educación y formación laboral, el Censo reportó que la mayoría de la población menor de 18 años (el 52.7%) son consideradas personas de color. En los estados del suroeste, las cifras están todavía más próximas. Los hispanos son la mayoría de la población en California y en Texas, la población hispana alcanzó el 39.3% de la población del estado, casi idéntica a la de los blancos no hispanos que suman el 39.7%. Todas estas cifras del Censo están alineadas al programa nacional que la Iglesia Católica ha desarrollado en el V Encuentro, una serie de reuniones regionales y nacionales de los jóvenes y líderes del ministerio hispano, dijo Lázaro Contreras, director de la Oficina Arquidiocesana del Ministerio Hispano. En la actualidad la oficina está finalizando un manual bilingüe para ayudar a los laicos hispanos y líderes de la iglesia a “proporcionar una respuesta pastoral de la gran presencia de hispanos en la iglesia en los EE.UU.,” dijo Contreras. “Otro aspecto importante del V Encuentro es respaldar, animar y preparar a los líderes de entre los fieles hispanos para el servicio de toda la Iglesia” y comunidad. La conferencia nacional del V Encuentro en 2018 antes de la pandemia reunió a 3,000 líderes y clero hispano de toda la nación en Texas. Aunque el COVID-19 retrasó las respuestas, las sesiones de formación que incluyen a los sacerdotes, diáconos y líderes parroquiales han continuado de manera virtual, dijo Contreras. Ahora volverán a llevarse a cabo en persona, añadió. “La cultura del V Encuentro inició

diálogos… y pasos de acción pastoral en 28 áreas de ministerios tales como competencia intercultural, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes, familias, vocaciones y formación de líderes, entre otras,” dijo. Contreras concluyó, “Según las parroquias y las oficinas arquidiocesanas van abriendo sus puertas de nuevo y amplían su alcance a los fieles durante y después de la pandemia, el proceso y las conclusiones del V Encuentro pueden servir como herramientas para animar a los líderes pastorales a reconectarse e invitar a otros a la vida de la parroquia y de la comunidad… no solo a los católicos hispanos sino también a todas las distintas culturas.” Con la celebración del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, es cada vez más importante reconocer las contribuciones e influencia de los Hispanoamericanos a la historia, cultura y logros en los Estados Unidos, dijeron los dirigentes. En un video de Daniel Cardenal DiNardo a los sacerdotes de la Arquidiócesis, anima a los párrocos a continuar la labor del V Encuentro. “Participar en el V Encuentro ha sido para mí un honor y una experiencia enriquecedora… para responder mejor a los hispanos en nuestra iglesia y ayudarlos a vivir como discípulos.” El padre Philip Wilhite, párroco Sacred Heart Catholic Church en Conroe, dijo, “El sábado, 30 de octubre, la parroquia Sacred Heart Parish de Conroe actuará como anfitrión de una de varias reuniones de líderes — el personal, los distintos consejos, el consejo de administración escolar y los ministerios — para implementar las conclusiones del V Encuentro como parte del desarrollo de nuestro próximo Plan Parroquial de Cinco años.” “Una prioridad clave es desarrollar y formar a nuevos líderes, especialmente de entre nuestros católicos hispanos, para apoyar y nutrir el desarrollo de la comunidad católica”, dijo. Entre las 8,000 familias inscritas en Sacred Heart, están Iván y Cecilia Velásquez, quienes han visto a la población hispana de Conroe crecer en los 14 años desde que se mudaron para aquí desde Veracruz, México. “Nuestros hijos son el futuro de la

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JORNADA MUNDIAL DE LAS MISIONES

Continuando con el llamado que los Apóstoles respondieron Vuelve la hermosa estación del otoño, trayendo consigo la celebración anual del Domingo Mundial de las Misiones. El 24 de octubre, los católicos de todo el mundo ofrecerán una vez más oración y contribución financiera para la actividad misionera de la Iglesia. En cada Misa, durante la segunda colecta se recogerán fondos para distribuirlos a más de 1,150 diócesis misioneras a través de la Sociedad para la Propagación de la Fe. Desde su fundación en 1822 por la Venerable Pauline Jaricot, esta Pontificia Sociedad Misionera se ha encargado de asegurar que las iglesias menos afortunadas de todos los continentes reciban apoyo. El alcance misionero de la Iglesia comenzó con la respuesta de los primeros apóstoles al mandato de Jesús de “ir hasta los confines de la tierra” (Mateo 28:19). El libro de los Hechos describe las muchas experiencias asombrosas de los apóstoles al responder a este llamado. Estos primeros misioneros estaban “en llamas” con el Espíritu Santo, predicando sobre el Reino de Dios, donde los pobres de espíritu y los pacificadores son bendecidos. El lema para el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones del 2021 captura este entusiasmo. “No podemos evitar hablar de lo que hemos visto y oído” (Hechos 4:20). Nuestro Santo Padre nos anima a unirnos al esfuerzo en su mensaje anual del Domingo Mundial de las Misiones. Señala que después de ver a Jesús “curar a los enfermos, comer con los pecadores, alimentar a los hambrientos, invitar a las Bienaventuranzas”, los apóstoles se sintieron motivados a seguirlo y pasar el resto de sus vidas proclamando su mensaje. El Papa Francisco rinde homenaje a quienes han dejado su hogar y su familia para servir en lugares lejanos con nuevos idiomas y culturas. Estas generosas personas siguen el testimonio de San Pablo, San Francisco

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Javier, Santa Teresa de Calcutta y San Damián de Molokai. Luego, el Papa nos anima a llegar a las periferias. Señala que “hay periferias que están cerca de nosotros, en el centro de una ciudad, o por en la propia familia”. Debemos abrir nuestro HILDA corazón a sus OCHOA preocupaciones y dar testimonio del amor tierno y compasivo de Dios. “Siempre, pero especialmente en estos tiempos de pandemia es importante ampliar la capacidad cotidiana de ensanchar nuestros círculos”. Este año, la celebración Arquidiocesana del Domingo Mundial de las Misiones se llevará a cabo el 24 de octubre con una Misa especial transmitida en vivo a las 11 a.m. en la parroquia de Sta. Martha en Porter (Kingwood). Nuestras numerosas congregaciones misioneras y grupos misioneros parroquiales serán reconocidos y recordados en oración. Adaptándose a las demandas de la pandemia en formas diversas, estos grupos continúan difundiendo el amor y la misericordia de Dios aquí y más allá de nuestras fronteras. “Vivir la misión es aventurarse a desarrollar los mismos sentimientos de Cristo y creer con Él que quien está a mi lado es también mi hermano y mi hermana. Que su amor de compasión despierte también nuestro corazón y nos vuelva a todos discípulos misioneros. Que María, la primera discípula misionera, haga crecer en todos los bautizados el deseo de ser sal y luz en nuestras tierras”. (Mensaje del Papa Francisco para el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones 2021). †

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Documentary explores Indigenous, Native American contributions to Catholic faith

HOUSTON — “Enduring Faith,” a documentary film on the faith, perseverance and inspiring example of Indigenous Peoples across North America, is now available for all to watch online. The documentary dives deep into the rich contribution of Native Americans in the tapestry of the Catholic faith. Produced by the Knights of Columbus as part of its Faith Formation and Native Solidarity initiatives, the 60-minute documentary offers a missing piece to the greater story of Catholicism on the continent and a beautiful example of how Christ reveals Himself through the uniqueness of every culture. Indigenous communities across North America have a rich and vibrant testimony to share — both past and present — including the witness of their faith. The film is available to all and can be watched with family, in a classroom setting or with a faith group at kofc.org/enduringfaith. †

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Media literacy helps ‘contain the fire hose’ of media bombardment WASHINGTON (CNS) — How many hours are you interacting with media each day? It may be more than you think. It’s one thing to surf the internet. It’s another to binge-watch a favorite TV show or to slap on those noise-canceling headphones and listen to your favorite music while working. Or, maybe you borrowed an armful of books from the library with an aim to stay planted in your chair while getting up only for meals and such. Common Sense Media says the average teenager spends nine hours each day with entertainment media. It’s all part of a “fire hose” of media blasting away at us, said Boston media literacy educator Juma Inniss, who also is an adviser to Media Literacy Now, the leading grassroots organization for media literacy legislation in the U.S. Part of learning media literacy, Inniss said during an Aug. 18 online talk he called “Media Literacy 101,” is to “contain the fire hose.” As important as media literacy is for adults, it’s even more consequential for adolescents, which Inniss called “the second most impressionable life stage in human life” apart from age 2. “It’s not a coincidence,” he said. “Our culture is changing. Our value systems are changing, and what we’re getting accustomed to is changing.” Inniss also tackled one of the hottest potatoes in the media landscape in recent years: fake news. One in five adolescents believe what they find online is true, he said, although

it was not adolescents who were solely responsible for the 8.7 million shares, reactions and comments for fake news in presidential election stories posted on Facebook in 2016 when Donald Trump won the presidency. Excessive media screen time has been linked to both physical and psychoemotional consequences among youth, from obesity to suicide, according to Inniss. That’s where media literacy comes in, Inniss said. “Media literacy can help you think critically and gain more control over the way media messages influence you,” he said, “not just to take action, but one of the core benefits is that we can gain control over the media messages that influence us. ... Media literacy can help us make better life choices.” For those interested in becoming more media literate, there are “five core questions” anyone can ask themselves, Inniss said. They are: Who created this message? What creative techniques are used to attract my attention? How might different people understand this message differently from me? What lifestyles, values and points of view are represented in, or omitted from, this message? And, why is this message being sent? “A lot of media messages are created for one of two reasons: profit or power,” Innis said. The questions are not meant to be reflective of “a cynical mindset,” he added, but “a critical thinking mindset that doesn’t take life at face value. It requires us to go deeper.” †

MOVIE RATINGS By Catholic News Service A-I – GENERAL PATRONAGE • PAW Patrol: The Movie (G)

A-II – ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS

• Resurrection (PG-13) • The Addams Family 2 (PG)

A-III – ADULTS • Cinderella (PG) • Cry Macho (PG-13)

• Dark Waters (PG-13) • Dear Evan Hansen (PG-13) • Reminiscence (PG-13) • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG-13) • The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (R) • The Night House (R) • Venom: Let There Be Carnage (PG-13)

L – LIMITED ADULT AUDIENCE • Copshop (R) • Queenpins (R)

O – MORALLY OFFENSIVE • Candyman (R) • Malignant (R) • The Many Saints of Newark (R) • The Protegé (R)

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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Editor’s Note: Contact event organizers Mass celebrated by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo for the latest updates and information. For honors lawyers and members of Houston’s deadline/submission details and other listing, legal community. An optional dinner program, visit www.archgh.org/ata. “Open Wide Our Hearts - The U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter Against Racism,” with Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Bishop Emeritus OCTOBER 12 Curtis J. Guillory, S.V.D., of Beaumont, and BAY AREA DEANERY OF CATHOLIC WOMEN GATHERING, Father Reginald Samuels, Archdiocesan Vicar 9:30 a.m., St. Bernadette Church (15500 El for Catholics of African Descent. More info and Camino Real, Houston). Meet and join other to register: www.archgh.org/redmass. women making a difference in Christ’s Church by making gift boxes for seafarers who will be away from home this Christmas. More info: OCTOBER 21 sbalfour2009@gmail.com. LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Westin Houston Medical Center (1709 Dryden Rd., Houston). San José Clinic’s 11th Annual Fall OCTOBER 16 Speaker Series Luncheon with Dr. Stephen DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, 10 a.m., St. Mary of the Hahn, former commissioner of Food & Drugs, Expectation (1612 E. Walker St., League City) FDA. Rice University President David Leebron is hosting a Remembrance Mass for the Little will moderate. Sponsorship opportunities Ones in observance of National Miscarriage available. More info: www.sanjoseclinic. and Infant Loss Awareness Month. No org/2021fallspeakerseries. registration needed. ROSARY RALLY, Noon, St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church (10503 Westheimer Rd., Houston). Rosary will be recited in church parking lot.

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FIREFIGHTERS MASS, 11 a.m., Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston). Annual Mass honors firefighters. OKTOBERFEST, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Thomas More Church, (10330 Hillcroft St., Houston). International foods, games, Bingo, music and entertainment. More info: kprado@ stmorenews.com. TURKEY DINNER AND BAZAAR, 11 a.m., Columbus Club Hall (20632 N Hwy 36, Brazoria). Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sweeny and St. John the Apostle, West Columbia host event. $12 meal includes turkey, dressing, buttered potatoes, green beans, dessert and tea. Drive-thru takeout available. Features a homemade pastry booth, live music, Mexican food booth, a country store, raffle, live and silent auctions, dunking booth and children’s activities. More info: 979-548-2020; olphsjaoffice@gmail.com. FALL FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR, 10:30 a.m., Guardian Angel Church (5610 Demel St., Wallis). Barbecue, homemade dressing and all the trimmings. Thanksgiving Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Grand auction begins at 1 p.m. under the pavilion. Music all day. Drawing, rides, games and booths. More info: 979-478-6532; gacwallis@gmail.com; guardianangelwallis.org. BAZAAR, Noon to 8 p.m., St. Monica (8421 West Montgomery Rd., Houston). Foods and sweets, DJ music, games, raffle drawing and vendor booths available. Free admission and parking. More info: www.stmonicahouston.com; 713419-7239; 281-447-5837.

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RED MASS, 6:15 p.m. Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston). Annual

CENSO, de pagina 17 Iglesia,” dijo ella, describiendo a su comunidad y a sus tres hijas. “Mi hija de 17 años va a hacer su Confirmación y habla de aprender más sobre Dios. Las de 11 y 9 años van a recibir su Primera Comunión y están tomando clases de catecismo.” Velásquez, que estuvo presente en la conferencia nacional añadió, “Cuando comenzamos a asistir a Sacred Heart, solo había una misa en español y ahora se celebran dos. Con este crecimiento continuo, es aún más importante para nosotros participar activamente en nuestra iglesia y comunidad.”

El comité arquidiocesano del V Encuentro incluye al Obispo Auxiliar Italo Dell’Oro y al Diácono Phillip M. Jackson, director de la Oficina del Diaconado Permanente. El Diácono Jackson dijo, “La experiencia de trabajar en el V Encuentro ha superado con creses lo que pensaba que sería. Pensaba que sería una oportunidad de fomentar las vocaciones al diaconado en la comunidad de habla hispana.” Añadió, “Me he encontrado en un nivel más profundo con gente que ama a Dios y Su Iglesia, y que están dispuestos a compartir ese amor con todo el pueblo de Dios.” †

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WHITE MASS AND RECEPTION, 5 p.m., Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston). Mass honors health care professionals. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo is the celebrant. Reception and talk follow with Father Tad Pacholczyk, PhD, National Catholic Bioethics Center. Register: www.cvent.com/d/hmqz8t. SEWING RETREAT, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cathedral Centre (1701 San Jacinto St., Houston). The Stitching Angels of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart host a sewing retreat. The project of the day will be the “Tall Trim the Tree” quilted wall hanging or “A Little Bit Shorter Tall Tree.” Bring your own machine or rent one for a nominal fee. Supply list available upon registration. Class fee: $50. Foundation piecing pattern provided. Limited space. Register: anita. bertrand@comcast.net.

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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY MASS, 11 a.m., St. Martha (4301 Woodridge Pkwy., Porter). Annual Mass prays for the global missions of the Church. Father Tom Rafferty will be the celebrant. FALL FESTIVAL, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. John (800 W. Baker Rd., Baytown). Parish fall festival features food, auction, games and more. $10 Barbecue chicken plates available for purchase. More info: 281-837-8180; stjohnbaytown.org.

OCTOBER 26

GOLF TOURNAMENT, at Sugar Creek Country Club (420 Sugar Creek Blvd., Sugar Land). 26th annual Tuition Assistance Golf Tournament benefits St. Laurence Catholic School. 9 a.m. Shotgun start. Player fees $200+, various sponsorships available. Food and drinks also available. More info: https://one.bidpal.net/ slcsgolf2020/welcome; kgoff@stlaurence.org.

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Following Holy Mass, there is an optional Red Mass Dinner Cathedral Centre, 1701 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas Dinner program: “Open Wide Our Hearts - The U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter Against Racism,” a panel discussion featuring:

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ASIAN MASS, 2:30 p.m., Christ the Incarnate Word Church (8503 S Kirkwood Rd., Houston). Annual Mass celebrates diverse Asian cultures.

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Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill, Bishop of Victoria

Most. Rev. Curtis J. Guillory, Bishop Emeritus of Beaumont

Rev. Reginald Samuels, Vicar for Catholics of African Descent, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Dinner seating will be more limited than usual to accommodate appropriate distancing; individual and table seating options are available. Deadline to register for best pricing is October 5.

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Prince of Peace celebrates Golden Anniversary with Mass, time capsule, festivities HOUSTON — Clergy, staff, parishioners and friends of Prince of Peace Catholic Community (POP) in northwest Houston gathered together on Sept. 18 to celebrate the parish’s 50th anniversary. The morning Mass was con-celebrated by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, church Pastor Tom Ponzini, and parochial vicars Father Antonio Ortiz and Father Santy Kurian. The Mass was followed by a festive celebration in the discipleship center that included the removal of a time capsule buried 25 years ago in 1996. Within the time capsule, each of the contents were carefully secured in plastic zip-lock bags. The contents included a program of the dedication of the then-new church in 1994; an edition of the Texas Catholic Herald with an article about the 25th anniversary of the parish; editions of the Prince of Peace newsletter (“Bits and Peaces”), names of parish staff, volunteer leaders and members. The capsule also contained a T-shirt from a parish youth retreat signed by the retreatants. The capsule featured responses from ninth grade religious education students who shared how they thought Mass might change in 2021. Some responses said: there might be robot or

holographic priests; the music will be more modern, with televisions in every pew because the church would be so big and not everyone can see the priest on the altar; that Mass would be given through computers and use laser technology to make it more of a show; and perhaps fitting for 2020: “Technology will affect the church by making it so people can go to church by watching T.V.” POP became an official parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in 1971. It came from humble beginnings with Mass, Sacraments, and faith formation classes held at a small apartment complex on FM 1960, then moved to nearby Matzke and Bleyl elementary schools. Today, the Catholic faith community has more than 9,500 households and continues to grow each year. Father Ponzini received his first priestly assignment at POP when the parish was celebrating its 25th anniversary. He said he is doubly blessed to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year as pastor. “To play a small part in the history and evolution of this vibrant parish is more than mere words can describe,” said Father Ponzini. “May our loving God continue to transform many minds and hearts in the years to come.” †

PHOTO COURTESY OF PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

A time capsule buried 25 years ago was removed and opened at the 50th Anniversary celebration of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH IN HOUSTON

The baldachin (canopy) and reredos (wooden backing) with St Thomas Aquinas, O.P. of the left and St. Albert the Great, O.P. on the right, were recently restored at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houston.

Holy Rosary restores sanctuary HOUSTON — Holy Rosary parish in Houston’s Midtown district has undertaken restoration projects due to recent patrons donating money for the cause. The focus of attention has been on the church’s sanctuary. The church was founded by the Dominican Friars in 1913, back when Houston had a population of 82,000. After purchasing land, a parishioner, who was also an architect, designed the Gothic-style building. It was dedicated on Nov. 15, 1933, by Bishop Christopher Byrne of Galveston. The Gothic style is visible in the sanctuary as the large arch that frames the sanctuary comes to a point at the top. The crucifix hangs within the baldachin, and each features gilded appointments. The “ceiling” of the baldachin has an icon of the Holy Spirit surrounded by a sunburst pattern, much like Bernini’s baldachin in St. Peter’s Basilica. To the left and right of the crucifix, integrated into the reredos, the large wooden backing on the wall behind the altar, is St.

Thomas Aquinas, O.P., and St. Albert the Great, O.P. Above the baldachin are stained glass windows of St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Sienna to the left and right of St Mary. This repeats the same theme in the tympanum above the doors entering the church with Mary depicted as giving the Rosary to both saints. In front of the baldachin stands the altar, which was sculpted from limestone by Oswald Lassig, who also sculpted for Rice University. Five scenes are carved on the front: the Annunciation, Presentation, Nativity, Resurrection and Ascension. Each one is at eye level for meditation of the Incarnation when kneeling at the altar rail. The parish has a newly installed pastor, Father Peter Damian Marie Harris, O.P., who believes the parish is well-positioned for growth. Holy Rosary will “continue to be a sanctuary, a grace and mercy for many in the mid-town area,” Father Harris said. †