St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord
through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world."
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 50:4c–9a I gave my back to those who beat me.
Isaiah 50:4c–9a I gave my back to those who beat me.
Psalm 116 “I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.”
James 2:14–18 Faith, if it does not have works, is dead.
Mark 8:27–35 You are the Christ . . . the Son of Man must suffer greatly
Living the disciple’s life is not easy. Isaiah is proud to serve the LORD, but it’s been difficult. Facing opposition and abuse, he relies on God’s help. James preaches that faith obligates us to do good, actually to act on our beliefs. Jesus tells the crowd that whoever follows him must take up their cross. Listening to today’s readings, let us reflect on how our faith challenges us to do more and comforts us as we act in the Lord’s name. ~from Pastoral Patterns
Mass Intentions:
Living the disciple’s life is not easy. Isaiah is proud to serve the LORD, but it’s been difficult. Facing opposition and abuse, he relies on God’s help. James preaches that faith obligates us to do good, actually to act on our beliefs. Jesus tells the crowd that whoever follows him must take up their cross. Listening to today’s readings, let us reflect on how our faith challenges us to do more and comforts us as we act in the Lord’s name. ~from Pastoral Patterns
Mass Intentions:
9/11 Patrick Busa; Felix & Rose Kimich; Agnes & Stash Sechelski Sr.
9/12 Eugene Burzynski
9/13 No Mass
9/14 No Mass
9/12 Eugene Burzynski
9/13 No Mass
9/14 No Mass
9/15 John & Frances Wisnoski
9/16 No Mass
9/17 Deceased members of the Frank & Sally Szymczak family
9/16 No Mass
9/17 Deceased members of the Frank & Sally Szymczak family
Diocesan Services Fund 2021 (DSF)
“Walk in the Light of Christ”
DSF supports 60+ programs benefitting the 1.7 million Catholics in our Archdiocese. This appeal supports the ministries within our Archdiocese that Teach, Evangelize and Worship; Minister to the Poor, Sick and Incarcerated; Promote, Prepare and Support the Clergy; and Nurture and Strengthen Families.
To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf
Ministries supported by DSF: FAQ's/Ways to Donate
DSF Newsletter 2021
DSF & Parish Offertory Guide
DSF & Parish Offertory Guide - Spanish Matching Gift Companies
Letter of Intent for Stock Gifts
Letter of Intent for Charitable Rollover
If you have made donations to the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), please be advised that they are approximately 4-5 weeks behind in processing due to a staffing shortage. However, they are doing their best to catch up and apologize for any inconvenience.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference "Christ the Good Shepherd of Navasota and Anderson"
Next meeting: at Knights of Columbus Hall in Anderson, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer! Volunteers are an essential part of the SVDP. Through their work, commitment, and hope, we can undertake many forms of social action which benefit millions of people. Each of us has something special to contribute. The SVDP has a broad framework of action, in which you are sure to find something to suit you and where your contribution will be valuable.
Thank you to everyone who donated to the St. Vincent De Paul Society Black Bag collection.
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 PARISH CLEANUP DAY ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Everyone is invited to help clean up the church property and help out with minor maintenance around the campus. Please bring your family to volunteer. Call Carol in the parish office to sign up. (936-873-2291) The time will be announced closer to the date. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Thank you in advance for your support!
Coming this Fall, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is an eight-week study program. A Quick Journey Through the Bible.
Many Catholics want to read the Bible because they know it is God’s Word, but they give up because it seems complicated. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you get the “big picture” by showing how fourteen narrative books of the Bible tell the complete story from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church. Then, presenter Jeff Cavins shows you how to read the Bible actually to understand it. Aided by the unique color-coded Bible Timeline® Chart, which arranges the key people, places, and events of Scripture in chronological order, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will help you discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God’s plan. This eight-session study program includes video presentations that explore all twelve time periods of The Bible Timeline Chart.
To sign up and for more information, please get in touch with parishioner Helen Kimball at helen.kimball@outlook.com
"Men, do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you..."
-Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix
-Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix
That Man is You! plays a critical role in the fight for the family. It forms men to be strong, faithful leaders of their families. As such, getting more men involved in TMIY is a powerful way to engage in the battle. And the best way to involve more men is by starting new TMIY classes.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 6, 2021
A Women's Retreat on Prayer following 9:00 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. at Christ Our Light Church.
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Sherri C. Southers is a certified Spiritual Director, graduating from the SDI program at the Cenacle Retreat House in Houston, Texas. She has11 years of experience listening to individuals on a one-to-one basis, helping them develop and grow in their relationship with God. She was instrumental in the implementation of a Bible Study program within her home parish. She is an author of 2 spiritual books – A Journey of a New Person, Harden not Your Heart, and Companions? Is It Asking Too Much? She has given spiritual reflections, retreats and has been involved in the ACTS movement.
A Women's Retreat on Prayer following 9:00 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. at Christ Our Light Church.
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Sherri C. Southers is a certified Spiritual Director, graduating from the SDI program at the Cenacle Retreat House in Houston, Texas. She has11 years of experience listening to individuals on a one-to-one basis, helping them develop and grow in their relationship with God. She was instrumental in the implementation of a Bible Study program within her home parish. She is an author of 2 spiritual books – A Journey of a New Person, Harden not Your Heart, and Companions? Is It Asking Too Much? She has given spiritual reflections, retreats and has been involved in the ACTS movement.
RCIA will begin in September for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic. This process fosters the spiritual needs of the following persons:
- Those adults never baptized, who seek to become Catholic,
- Those adults baptized in another Christian church, who seeks to be Catholic.
- Those adults baptized as Catholic but who have not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
For more information, please get in touch with Carol in the parish office at 936-873-2291.
UPDATES:
- Grocery Both 2ndcollection weekend of September 17-18, 2021
- Need toys for Toy booth
- Need Restaurant Gift cards $10 min value
- Preselling Dinner plates starting September 11-12, 2021, after Mass.
- Preselling t-shirts starting after Mass September 11-12, 2021
- Ladies of the parish, we are requesting homemade cookies, cakes, and pies for the day of the bazaar, which can be dropped off the morning of the bazaar.
- Everyone is welcome on bazaar workdays starting September 25, October 2, and 9, 2021, at 8:30 am.
- St Stan Homemade Coleslaw prep day on Friday, October 8, starting at 6 pm, volunteers needed
Questions, please call David Borski at 832-530-9173 or Carol in the church office at 936-873-2291
On Facebook: St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church Anderson, TX@ststanislaus.archgh
