ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

HOUSTON, TX JUNE 9, 2019 Saint Dominic Catholic Community

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Archbishop: Most Rev. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo

Auxiliary Bishop Most Rev. George A.Sheltz

8215 Reservoir Street, Houston, TX 77049-1728 281-458-2910 281-458-5703

Fax: 281-458- 7114 www.stdominichouston.org

We, the parish community of St. Dominic, Houston, TX, a multi-cultured community, joined together by faith in Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church, commit ourselves to help each other grow in the understanding of our faith, celebrate this faith in Liturgy and live it out by using the gifts of each person in the service of others, especially those in need, so that in the end, we may become truly a community of faith: truly the people of God and be of service to all!

God’s Call to Build:

Our Bridge To The Future Dios Nos ha Llamado a Construir:

Nuestro Puente Hacia El Futuro

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: Rev. Roger Estorque

frroger@comcast.net Deacon: Rev. Mr. Phil Wiles

Bookkeeper: Duc Manh Ho

Office Manager: Irma Galvan

igalvan@comcast.net Zalvador Manzo

Ministerio Hispano Office Assistants:

Eliseida Pineda

Maria Ramos

Claudia Ramirez

Ivonne Soto

Housekeeping

Beatriz Parra

Aurelia Perez

Pastoral Council

Chairman - Juan Hernandez

Secretary - Juanita Hernandez

Esmeralda Ramirez

Rogelio Mendez

Salvador & Maria Manzo

Finance Council

Hector Hernandez,

Deacon Phil Wiles,

Gale Lamanilao

Luis Rodriguez

Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Religious Education

DRE -Ana Martinez

Friday & Sunday PK - 5th

DRE– Rosana Gonzales

Youth & RCIA

Asst.- Irma Tello– Spanish

Asst.- Jocelyn Vera-English

From the first week of

September through the

last week of May

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

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Bobbie Anderson Georgia Malonson Glice Ligason Mervin Auzenne Joe Lozoya Eola Corbello Lynn Doane Erica Taylor Doreen Whitmeer Elma Revelo Gretchen King Laura Rucka Vitaliana Nisnisan

Jonathan Bomar Ron Kocab Harold Desvignes Eva Owens Estela Visaya Ernesto de Jesus Ernestine Alsen Chris Laque Bennie Haddox Concepcion Ramirez Rita Lacobie

Pre -Baptismal Registration Must register in the parish office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am –3:30 pm a week prior to the class. Bring child’s birth certificate; required to register Sponsors if married must be married by the Catholic Church and marriage certificate required. If single they must be at least 16, and bring copy of their Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation Parents and godparents must attend two pre-baptismal classes held 1st Tuesday & Thursday of the month at 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Donation for class is $75.00 Baptism celebration 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00 am Child being baptized can not be older than 7 yrs. Old. Children 7 years and older must be prepared through the parish Catechism Program. (Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston )

************** Información Pre- Bautismal - Pase a la oficina parroquial Lunes –Viernes, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm una semana antes de la clase. Es requerido presentar la acta de nacimiento del niño/a quien van a bautizar. Padrinos Si están casados deben estar casados por la iglesia Católica es requerido presentar la acta de matrimonio. Si son solteros deben tener por lo menos 16 años y presentar su acta de Bautizo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Papas y Padrinos tienen que asistir a dos pláticas pre-bautismales el primer martes y jueves del mes de 6:30-9:30 pm. Donación para la platica: $75.00 Bautismos el segundo Sábado del mes a las 9:00 am Niños sin bautizar no deben ser mayores de 7 anos de edad. Niños deben recibir catecismo en el programa de la parroquia. (Guías de Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston)

Presentación de Tres Años Cuarto domingo del mes durante la misa de 1:00 p.m. Pasa a la oficina y presente acta de bautismo para registrase

Sacrament of Marriage: Register at least 6 months in advance; drop by the office and fill out form and be ready to meet the pastor; Pick up wedding information check-list. Quinceañera Celebrations: The family must be registered in the parish for a period of three (3) months prior to the date of the first preparation session. The candidate should register for her/his Quince Años ceremony on or before her/his 14th birthday . The candidate must have been baptized in the Roman Catholic Church and must have received First Eucharist prior to the time of the ceremony. If the honoree has not received the Sacrament of Communion, she/he should be enrolled to prepare to receive the sacrament before the Quince Años ceremony. The candidate must attend and com-plete preparation sessions with the coordinator and must join our parish youth program. Pick up Quinceañera information check-list.

Worship Schedule Weekend Masses: Saturday -English 8:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday - English 8:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

Español 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. English Wednesday 8:00 am English June 5 Aug 7 Evening mass will resume 8-7 Liturgy of the Hours: Morning Prayer: Sunday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. Evening Prayer: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. & Saturday 5:30 p.m. Devotions: Rosary of the Virgin Mary: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting: Spanish - Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Novena to the Sacred Heart: During the Friday morning Holy Mass Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: After Wednesday Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Holy Hour : Thursday 8:30 -9:30 a.m. First Friday -9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Reconciliation Sacrament: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 pm Saturday-5:00-5:45 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism Parents & Sponsors please register one week in advance. English Baptism Class: First Tuesday & Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. English Baptism Celebration: Third Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Clase Pre Bautismal: Primer Martes y Jueves del mes a las 7:00 p.m. Bautismos Español: Segundo Sábado del mes al las 9:00 a.m. Sacrament of Marriage – Quinceañera Celebrations Call the Parish office 6 months in advance to schedule appointment with priest. Sacrament of the anointing of the sick

Please call the parish office to make arrangements for communion to be brought to your home or to the hospital. Parish Registration If you are new to the parish, please register at the office.

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

HOUSTON, TX JUNE 9, 2019

Queridos Amigos en San Dominic, La temporada de Pascua concluye con la celebración de hoy, la fiesta de Pentecostés. En Pentecostés celebramos el descenso del Espíritu Santo sobre los apóstoles reunidos en el aposento alto de Jerusalén; Este acontecimiento marca el comienzo de la Iglesia. La historia de Pentecostés se encuentra en los Hechos de los Apóstoles, la primera lectura de hoy. El relato en el Evangelio de hoy, tomado del Evangelio de Juan, también relata cómo Jesús dio el don del Espíritu Santo a sus discípulos. No hay necesidad de intentar reconciliar estas dos cuentas entre sí. Basta con saber que, después de su muerte, Jesús cumplió su promesa de enviar. a sus discípulos un ayudante, un defensor, que les permitiría ser sus testigos en todo el mundo. Anteriormente escuchamos el evangelio de hoy en el segundo domingo de Pascua. En ese momento, también escuchamos el pasaje que sigue, que describe la aparición de Jesús a Tomás. En ese contexto, nos llevaron a reflexionar sobre la creencia y la incredulidad. En el contexto de la fiesta de Pentecostés, esta lectura nos recuerda acerca de la conexión integral entre los dones de paz y perdón y la acción del Espíritu Santo. Jesús saluda a sus discípulos con el don de la paz. Jesús entonces comisiona a sus discípulos para que continúen el trabajo que él ha comenzado, "Como el Padre me ha enviado, así que yo te envío a ti ”. Cuando él les infunde el Espíritu Santo, Jesús envía a sus discípulos a continuar su trabajo de reconciliación a través del perdón de los pecados. Este Evangelio nos recuerda que la Iglesia está llamada a ser una presencia reconciliadora en el mundo. Esta presencia reconciliadora de Cristo se celebra en la vida sacramental de la Iglesia. En el Sacramento del Bautismo, somos limpiados del pecado y nos convertimos en una nueva creación en Cristo. En el Sacramento de la Penitencia, la Iglesia celebra la misericordia de Dios al perdonar los pecados. Esta presencia reconciliadora también debe ser una forma de vida para los cristianos. En situaciones de conflicto, debemos ser agentes de paz y armonía entre las personas. Rev. Roger Estorque

Dear Friends in St. Dominic The season of Easter concludes with today's celebration, the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles, today's first reading. The account in today's Gospel, taken from the Gospel of John, also recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. There is no need to try to reconcile these two accounts to each other. It is enough to know that, after his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world. We previously heard today's Gospel on the second Sunday of Easter. At that time, we also heard the passage that follows, which describes Jesus' appearance to Thomas. In that context, we were led to reflect on belief and unbelief. In the context of the feast of Pentecost, this reading reminds us about the integral connection between the gifts of peace and forgiveness and the action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the work that he has begun, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” As he breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, Jesus sends his disciples to continue his work of reconciliation through the forgiveness of sins. This Gospel reminds us that the Church is called to be a reconciling presence in the world. This reconciling presence of Christ is celebrated in the Church's sacramental life. In the Sacrament of Baptism, we are washed clean from sin and become a new creation in Christ. In the Sacrament of Penance, the Church celebrates the mercy of God in forgiving sins. This reconciling presence is also to be a way of life for Christians. In situations of conflict, we are to be agents of peace and harmony among people. Rev. Roger Estorque

***** Do you want to serve as catechist for our OEC (catechetical) program beginning this fall 2019?

Pass On the Good News! What good news? – The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! This fall, over 500 children and young people, preschool through grade 12, will sign up to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation. With classes offered Sunday mornings and evenings and Wednesday afternoons and evenings you are almost sure to find a time that fits your schedule. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one long-time catechist put it, “I learn so much from the children!” We provide you with training, materials, and support. Classes begin September 15. If interested or for more information, contact … ROSANA GONZALEZ OR ANA GARCIA MARTINEZ or contact the parish office, look for Maria Ramos.

***** ¿Quieres servir como catequista para nuestra OEC (catequética)? programa comenzando este otoño 2019?

¡Pase las buenas noticias! Que buenas noticias - ¡La Buena Nueva de Jesucristo y nuestra fe católica! Este otoño, más de 500 niños y jóvenes, desde preescolar hasta grado 12, se inscribirán para aprender más sobre Jesús y la fe católica. Puedes ayudarles a aprender y crecer en la fe al convertirte en catequista para la Formación de la fe. Con las clases que se ofrecen los domingos por la mañana y las tardes y los miércoles por la tarde y las tardes, es casi seguro que encontrará un horario que se ajuste a su horario. ¡Al alimentar la fe de nuestros jóvenes, aprenderás y crecerás también! Como uno El catequista de larga data dijo: “¡Aprendo mucho de los niños!” Brindamos Usted con formación, materiales y apoyo. Las clases comienzan el 15 de septiembre. Si está interesado o para más información, contacte a ... ROSANA GONZALEZ O ANA GARCIA MARTINEZ o llame a la oficina parroquial, busque a Maria ramos

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

HOUSTON, TX JUNE 9, 2019

6/2/2019 1st 2nd 6:00 pm $ 1,494.00 $302.00 8:00 am $ 2,039.75 $319.00

9:30 am $ 918.22 $290.50 11:15 am $ 1,097.65 $227.32 1:00 pm $ 1,152.86 $341.61 Total $ 6,702.48 $1,480.43

Monday June 10th “true wisdom always leads us to please God.”

Tuesday June 11th 5:30 pm Coro Voces de Jubilo/Mr. Puente 5:30 pm Legion de Maria-Spanish Wednesday June 12th 7:00 pm Formación de Asamblea Thursday June 13th 5:30 pm Legion of Mary-English 7:00 pm Youth Group Friday June 14th “Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will.” Saturday June 15th 9:00 am Baptism English Sunday June 16th

“The more objects you set your heart upon, the more thorns there are to tear your peace of mind to shreds.

Eucharistic ADORATION 1st Friday Holy Hour for Vocations:

on Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Next Full Day Adoration : July 5, 2019

8:30am–9:00 p.m. Jesus asks us, “Can you not spend an hour with me?” For further information,

call Mrs. Gloria Casey @ 713-453-4968

Yearly Budget $332,500.00

Weekly Budget $6,694.23

Saturday June 8th 8:00 am † All Souls/Difuntos 6:00 pm † All Souls/Difuntos

Sunday June 9th Pentecost Sunday 8:00 am † All Souls/Difuntos 9:30 am † Angel Rico/Familia Mendieta † Piedad Mendieta/Familia Mendieta Coro Católico Los Angeles 18 Aniversario 11:15 am Pro Populo/For the People 1:00 pm Birthday-Guillermo Gozalez/Maria Vasquez † Juan Manuel Salcido/Maria Salcido Monday June 10th 8:00 am † All Souls/Difuntos

Tuesday June 11th St. Barnabas 8:00 am † All Souls/Difuntos Wednesday June 12th 8:00 am † Louise Snoe/Mike & Mary Corder

Thursday June 13th St. Anthony of Padua 8:00 am † All Souls/Difuntos 7:00 pm Asamblea de Oración Friday June 14th 8:00 am † All Souls/Difuntos Saturday June 15th 8:00 am † All Souls/Difuntos 6:00 pm † All Souls/Difuntos

2019 - GOAL $34,000.00 Paid: $17,060.90 Pledged: $23,692.00 Participants: 168 Paid Under: ($16,939.10 ) Pledge Under: ($10,308.00 )

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

HOUSTON, TX JUNE 9, 2019

PLEASE LET US KNOW… If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like to be added to the prayer list, have a visit, homebound, and receive Holy Communion or the Sacrament of Anointing. Call the Parish office - 281-458-2910

LA ASAMBLEA DE ORACIÓN Se reúne cada Jueves a las 7:00 pm en la iglesia. Venga a las alabanzas y charlas de diferentes predicadores

SALONES El Salón Centro de vida parroquial ya esta listo para alquilar para Bodas, Quinceañeras, Bautizos, Aniversarios, etc. Tenemos tres (3) salones; el grande tiene capacidad para 350 personas e los salones chicos, para 100 y 75 personas. Para mas información por favor, llamar a la oficina parroquial. Hall Rental The Parish Life Center is ready to rent for Weddings, Quinceañeras, Baptisms, Anniversaries, etc. We have three (3) halls; Parish Life Center has capacity for 350 people and small halls, for 100 and 75 people. For more information, please call the parish office

MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS Leaders & Time Altar Servers: Mercedes Flores -Spanish Clem & Cecile Monta English 3rd Saturday 9:00 am. E. M. of Holy Communion:- Mary LeBlanc -English

E. M. de Eucaristia: Uriel & Lucila Duran Lectors English: Gale Lamanilao Lectores Spanish: Rogelio Mendez Liturgy English Music: Melner Calvo, Sundays 5 :00 pm Liturgia Musica Espanol: Valentin Cobos, Jesus Puente, Elias Tello

Ushers/Greeters English: Parish Youth Group Acomodadores Español: Salvador Guzman, Clementina Magallon

Offertory Collection Counters: Gloria Casey Parish Pastoral Council– Juan Hernandez, 1st. Monday 6:00 pm Parish Finance Council: Hector Hernandez quarterly & as necessary Baptismal classes- English Melner Calvo, Alex Bozon, Clem Monta Clases Pre -Bautismales Español Edith & Victor Leon, Hugo & Imelda Duron

Catholic Daughters: Mary Edmond 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Family Ministry-Melner Calvo Knights of Columbus: Robert Baccigalopi, 1st. Sunday 9: 30 am Legion of Mary– Esmeralda Ramirez, Saturday 9:00 a.m. English Legion de Maria –Angelita Gonzalez, Martes 7:00 p.m. Español Facilities Maintenance: Daron Monteilh & Raymond Helfrich Asamblea De Oración, Jesus & Ma. Dolores Velasquez Jueves 7:00 pm MFCC St. Dominic: Gerardo y Esmeralda Marroquin Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Salvador Manzo Parish Youth Ministry: Thursday 7:00 pm Rosana Gonzales, Elda Briggs, Arlett Hernandez Clase Pre-Nupcial : Jose y Silvia Cervantes Pre-Nuptial Class: English Melner Calvo, Clem Monta, Alex Bozon Nullity Sponsors: Clem Monta & Alex Bozon Vocation: Evangelization: Salvador Manzo Pro-Life Gabriel: Rosana Gonzalez Parents Faith Formation: Rogelio Mendez-Spanish Disaster Coordinator: Salvador Manzo, Raymond Helfrich, Juan Hernandez, Elda Briggs, Francisca Fortuno, Rosana Gonzalez

INTENCIONES DE MISAS Favor de pasar al la oficina por lo menos un

semana antes de fecha de intención. No le de su intención a ultima hora al lector. El nombre de

intención debe aparecer en el boletín. El boletín es enviado a impresa en lunes

para edición del próximo domingo. La donación mínima por intención son $5.00

MASS INTENTIONS Please come by the office at least a week prior to date

that you want intention mentioned. Please do not give name to lector last minute before intentions are mentioned. Names will appear in the bulletin.

Bulletin is sent to press on Monday of the week before Sunday edition.

Minimum Donation per intention of $5.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; s 87:1-3, 5-7 June 10th Gospel: Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 119:129-133, 135

June 11th Gospel: Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9 June 12th Gospel: Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15 — 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14

June 13th Gospel: Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18;

June 14th Gospel: Mt 5:27-32

Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12 June 15th Gospel: Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5;

June 16th Gospel: Jn 16:12-15

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

HOUSTON, TX JUNE 9, 2019

NOW REGISTERING RETURNING STUDENTS

FOR OEC 2019-2020 TUESDAY – FRIDAY

8:30 am – 4:30pm

YA ESTAMOS REGISTRANDO ALUMNOS QUE

REGRESAN POR SU SEGUNDO AÑO

DE DOCTRINA MARTES- VIERNES

8:30 am – 4:30pm

NEW STUDENTS JUNE 11 TO AUGUST 16

MUST BRING IN BIRTH & BAPTISM

CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION

NUEVOS ALUMNOS DE JUNIO 11– AGOSTO 16

DEBE PRESENTAR ACTA DE NACIMIENTO Y BAUTISMO

PARA PODER REGISTRASE

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COME IN AT THE SCHEDULED TIME PLEASE CALL OFFICE

FOR APPOINTMENT.

LONG LAKE LETICIA HERNANDEZ

832-620-6295 11651 ABBY RIDGE WAY

HOUSTON, TX 77044 SELL NEW HOMES, BUILD

YOUR DREAM HOME

ATTENTION

******ALL VOLUNTEERS AT ST DOMINIC ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFE HAVEN TRAINING. THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF 3 VIGNETTE STYLE TRAINING VIDEOS THAT IS APPROPRIATELY 60 MINUTES AND WILL INCLUDE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THAT MUST BE COMPLETED. THESE TRAININGS ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. ALL SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAININGS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ONLINE.

*ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL COMPLETE THE SAFE HAVEN ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM. THE TURN AROUND TIME FOR APPROVAL IS APPROXIMATGELY 2 WEEKS

*ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUN D CHECK PRIOR TO THE START OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

*A REFRESHER TRAININ G IS REQUIRED EVERY 5 YEARS.

AS THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DATE IS MET, YOU WILL NEED TO LOG ON INTO CMGCCONNECT WITH YOUR PREVIOUS PERSONAL VIRTUS USER ID AND 1234 AS THE PASSWORD. ONCE YOU HAVE LOGGED IN TO CMGCONNCECT ACCOUNT, YOU WILL B E ABLE TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD.

IF YOU DO NOT REMEMBER YOUR USER ID, YOU MAY CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:

Irma Galvan or Maria Ramos at 281-458-2910

Daphne Woods at 800.228.6108 xt. 2375 dwoods@catholicmutual.org CMG: cmgconnect@catholicmutual.org Rev. Roger Estorque

ST DOMINIC FAITH FORMATION

REGISTRATION IS ON-GOING FOR THE 2019-2020 FAITH FORMATION CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH.

STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER EACH YEAR.

PLEASE FILL OUT FORMS COMPLETELY, IN THE OFFICE AND PAY REGISTRATION FEES IN ORDER TO

COMPLETE REGISTRATION.

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

HOUSTON, TX JUNE 9, 2019

Pentecost Sunday The mystery of the Trinity refers to one God in three persons. We frequently acknowledge Jesus as “the second person of the Trinity,” but referring also to the Spirit as a “person” comes less naturally. In religious art, the Holy Spirit often appears as a dove or, as in today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles, tongues of fire. Much rarer are images of the Spirit as a “person” in recognizable human form. Today’s readings do not settle the issue of how to picture the Spirit, but they certainly give shape to the Spirit’s active power in the world and in each human heart. In Acts, the Spirit enables people to speak and understand a variety of languages. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians praises the Spirit for all kinds of spiritual gifts, services, and “workings.” Finally, in John’s Gospel, Jesus calls the Spirit our Advocate and our divine teacher. COME, HOLY SPIRIT As the Gospel of John depicts the Last Supper, Jesus leaves the disciples with these words before they rise from the table: “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you” (John 14:26). Jesus knows that he will be arrested that very night. He knows the kind of death he will suffer the next day, Good Friday. We might think Jesus tells his disciples to watch for the coming of the Holy Spirit because he simply runs out of time to leave them complete instructions about how to build the church. Rather, Jesus tells his disciples to look forward to the Spirit because the ongoing work of teaching and guiding is what the Spirit does best. The Advocate is not a hand-me-down replacement for the risen Jesus; the Holy Spirit is fully God, with mysterious power to help us grow in holiness. COME TOGETHER Jesus speaks grandly of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. He promises that the Spirit will teach “everything.” Everything! Jesus’ words reveal the completeness of God’s plan. God, who could have chosen any method in the world to offer salvation to humanity, insists on acting as a unity of three persons in perfect complementarity. This is a profound and delightful mystery. We praise the one, undivided God, whose very existence is a communion. Contemplating God, we feel the awesome power of community. God prefers existing in relationship, and so must we. We recognize the sacred call to interdependence. This glorious feast of Pentecost invites us to consider all the people we know—and maybe especially the ones we tend to fear, reject, ignore, or dread—and ask the Spirit to teach us how to form better relationships with them. Even if we have tried before and failed, we boldly ask again. As Jesus says, the Spirit teaches everything. Today’s Readings: Acts 2:1–11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29–30, 31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b–7, 12–13 or Rom 8:8–17; Jn 20:19–23 or Jn 14:15–16, 23b–26

Domingo de Pentecostés El misterio de la Trinidad se refiere a un Dios en tres personas. Con frecuencia reconocemos a Jesús como "la segunda persona de la Trinidad", pero referirnos también al Espíritu como "persona" es menos natural. En el arte religioso, el Espíritu Santo a menudo aparece como una paloma o, como en la lectura de hoy de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, lenguas de fuego. Mucho más raras son las imágenes del Espíritu como una "persona" en forma humana reconocible. Las lecturas de hoy no resuelven el problema de cómo representar al Espíritu, pero ciertamente dan forma al poder activo del Espíritu en el mundo y en cada corazón humano. En Hechos, el Espíritu permite a las personas hablar y entender una variedad de idiomas. La carta de Pablo a los corintios elogia al Espíritu por todo tipo de dones espirituales, servicios y "obras". Finalmente, en el Evangelio de Juan, Jesús llama al Espíritu nuestro Abogado y nuestro maestro divino. VEN, ESPÍRITU SANTO Así como el Evangelio de Juan describe la Última Cena, Jesús

deja a sus discípulos con estas palabras antes de que se levanten de la mesa: “el Consolador, el Espíritu Santo, quien el Padre enviará en mi nombre, hará que recuerden lo que yo les he enseñado y les explicará todo” (Juan 14, 26). Jesús sabe que él será arrestado esa misma noche. Él sabe el tipo de muerte que sufrirá el día siguiente, el Viernes Santo. Podríamos pensar que Jesús les dice a sus discípulos esperar la venida del Espíritu Santo porque a él simplemente se le acabó el tiempo para dejarles instrucciones completas acerca de cómo edificar la Iglesia. Más bien, Jesús les dice a sus discípulos esperar al Espíritu porque el trabajo en curso de enseñar y guiar es lo que el Espíritu hace

mejor. El Consolador no es un sustituto para Jesús resucitado; el Espíritu Santo es plenamente Dios, con una fuerza misteriosa para ayudarnos a crecer en santidad. REUNIRSE Jesús habla magníficamente del Espíritu Santo, la tercera persona de la Santísima Trinidad. Él promete que el Espíritu Santo enseñará “todo”. ¡Todo! Las palabras de Jesús revelan la plenitud del plan de Dios. Dios, quien pudo haber elegido cualquier otro método en el mundo para ofrecer la salvación a la humanidad, insiste en actuar como una unidad de tres personas en perfecta complementariedad. Este es un misterio profundo y precioso. Alabamos al único, indivisible Dios, quien en su misma existencia es una comunión. Contemplando a Dios, sentimos la maravillosa fuerza de comunidad. Dios prefiere existir en una relación, y así también debemos nosotros. Reconocemos el llamado sagrado para la dependencia recíproca. Esta gloriosa celebración de Pentecostés nos invita a considera a todas las personas que conocemos, y quizá especialmente a quienes les tenemos, los rechazamos, ignoramos o nos intimidan, y pedir al Espíritu a enseñarnos cómo formar una mejor relación con ellos. Aún si ya lo intentamos antes y fallamos, y con valentía lo pedimos otra vez. Así como Jesús dice, el Espíritu enseña todo. Lecturas de hoy: Hch 2:1–11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29–30, 31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b–7, 12–13 o Rom 8:8–17; Jn 20:19–23 o Jn

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY

HOUSTON, TX JUNE 9, 2019

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Dominic Catholic Community #197225 8215 Reservoir Houston, TX 770049 PHONE 281-458-2910 CONTACT PERSON Irma Galvan Email Address igalvan@comcast.net SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 10 PRINTER Savin C9025 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 10:00 am JUNE 9, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS