5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

UH CATHOLIC NEWMAN CENTER

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 7, 2010

4805 Calhoun Rd., Houston, TX 77004 (713) 748 - 2529

Catholic Newman Center E-Mail: catholic [at] uh [dot] edu

Catholic Newman Center Website: http://uhcatholic.org/

Serving the University of Houston, Main Campus

Supported by the Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston Diocesan Services Fund

 

 

1. ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES  
Classes are forming for students who are practicing their Catholic faith but who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please e-mail Giovan Cuchapin at fcuchapin [at] uh [dot] edu to enroll or if you have any questions.  The Confirmation classes will meet for 7 weeks.  Class times and dates will be determined later. The participants for this Adult Confirmation classes will be confirmed by the Bishop on May 23, 2010.

 

Our 2010 Diocesan Services Fund begins this weekend in every parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston. Our theme this year is “Follow Me… “  We are called to be Christ to those sick or in need, to teach, to reach out. The Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston needs your compassion and generosity. Your gift to DSF enables us to reach out to people in your parish and in the Archdiocese through more than 6o important programs. This week, all registered parishioners will receive a letter from His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston - Houston, along with a personalized pledge card, inviting you to head Christ’s call and follow him by your participation in this year’s Diocesan Services Fund. Please complete the enclosed pledge card and return it in the mail in the special envelope provided or bring it to Mass next weekend. If you prefer, you may go online at www.archgh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generous gift will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services.

 

This year, the student body of the UH Catholic Newman Center decided to celebrate the Asian New Year on Thursday, February 11th. Our celebration will begin at 6:00 PM with a potluck dinner and dance. Please come and join this annual celebration at the UH Catholic Newman Center. Do not forget to bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch.

  

Ash Wednesday this year is on February 17th. This day marks the beginning of the Lenten season. The imposition of ashes is an ancient penitential practice symbolizing our dependence upon God's mercy and forgiveness. Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence in the Catholic Church. The following is the schedule of Masses with distribution of ashes at the

A D Bruce Religion Center in the Main Chapel: 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Use UH entrance # 13 to get to the A D Bruce Religion Center. For more information please call (713) 748 – 2529.

 

Ash Wednesday and Good Fridayare days of fast and abstinence. 
Fridays of Lentare days ofabstinence.
Fasting binds all persons who have completed their 18th birthday through those who have completed their 59th year, unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one's own needs. Eating between meals is not allowed although fluids may be taken.
Abstinence binds all persons who have completed their 14th birthday, unless prevented by poor health. On days of abstinence during Lent, the consumption of meat of mammals or fowl is not allowed. The Church strongly encourages the observance of Friday abstinence throughout the year, but failure to do so is not regarded as sinful.
Lent is a penitential season and as such religious practice such as Daily Mass, Reception of the Sacrament of Penance, the Devotion of the Stations of the Cross, Works of Charity and Justice, and Acts of Self-Denial are highly encouraged.

 

Members of Various Religious Communities will be present at the University of St. Thomas in the Ahern Room Crooker Student Center (parking garage entrance on Graustark St.) on Tuesday, February 23rd.  The program begins at 6:15 PM till 7:45 PM.  This is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations. For information and registration call Sr. Pauline Troncale, CCVI, Associate Director at (713) 652 - 8239 or e-mail at ptroncale [at] archgh [dot] org" target="_blank" href="http://uhcatholic.org/sites/mc/compose%3fto=ptroncale [at] archgh [dot] org">ptroncale [at] archgh [dot] org

 

An evening with religious Sisters from around the Archdiocese. The Myriam Dinner is for young women ages 17 – 35 who are interested in religious life.  We hope that you will be able to attend.  The deadline for registration is February 26th and all participants must register.  The venue will be at Villa de Matel Convent, 6510 Lawndale Blvd., Houston, TX 77023.  Registration and gathering at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 5th at 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM.  Dinner with special guest: His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston – Houston. For information and registration call Sr. Pauline Troncale, CCVI, Associate Director at (713) 652 - 8239 or e-mail at ptroncale [at] archgh [dot] org" target="_blank" href="http://uhcatholic.org/mc/compose?to=ptroncale [at] archgh [dot] org">ptroncale [at] archgh [dot] org

 

MINISTRY TEAM & STAFF:
Fr. Dan Walsh, C.S.Sp. - Director dwalshcssp [at] yahoo [dot] com

Giovan Cuchapin - Campus Minister fcuchapin [at] uh [dot] edu (fcuchapin [at] uh [dot] edu)

Dolores Perez - Office Manager dperez7 [at] uh [dot] edu (dperez7 [at] uh [dot] edu )

Bryan Bilocura - Choir Director bjbilocura [at] uh [dot] edu (bjbilocura [at] uh [dot] edu)

(Revised 02-05-10)