Greetings from
Tom & Karen Comstock and Shawn Gustafson, Co-chairs.
Congress is advancing appropriations bill THIS WEEK that would essentially force taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions in D.C.
And this is just the start.
Sign the petition
in the link below to tell Congress
No Tax Payer Funding for Abortion
Even if you've already contacted Congress about this, they need to hear from you again!
Benefiting Houston Coalition for Life and the Blue Blossom Pregnancy Centers!
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021
-- Walk or sponsor a walker.
-- Walkhere at St. Max or anywhere anytime.
-- Walk anytime between 7:30 – 10:30 am.
Web link to walk or donate will be coming soon in bulletin and next newsletter.
Call Karen at 281-639-1999 for more info.
The Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church
Since the conclusion of the Spring Plenary Assembly of the U.S. bishops last week, there has been much attention on the vote taken to draft a document on the Eucharist. The question of whether or not to deny any individual or groups Holy Communion was not on the ballot. The vote by the bishops last week tasked the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine to begin the drafting of a teaching document on the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. The importance of nurturing an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and mystery of the Eucharist in our lives is not a new topic for the bishops. The document being drafted is not meant to be disciplinary in nature, nor is it targeted at any one individual or class of persons. It will include a section on the Church’s teaching on the responsibility of every Catholic, including bishops, to live in accordance with the truth, goodness and beauty of the Eucharist we celebrate. https://www.usccb.org/meaning-eucharist-life-church
Courageous in Speaking the Truth
A Response to the “Statement of Principles”
Regarding the Reception of the Eucharist
by Archbishop Salvatore Cordiieone. "It is rather the statement’s signers who “weaponize” the Eucharist precisely by issuing their public letter. And this suggests a regrettable level of calculated cynicism. The bishops’ motivation is pastoral: the salvation of souls and reparation of scandal. There is nothing punitive in stating and restating the truth of Catholic belief, and its implications for an authentic Catholic life." https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/06/a-response-to-the-statement-of-principles
While the Church considers it permissible to take the COVID-19 vaccines, it also requests that the faithful object to the use of unethical vaccine sources and request that ethically-sourced products be made available in the future.
The USCCB has provided letters to each of the pharmaceutical companies in the link below.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has a closer connection to abortion than do the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Where possible, a Catholic should opt for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines if the choice is available.
- Portrays events leading up to the United States Supreme Court decision on abortion in early 1973.
YEAR AT A GLANCE
CULTURE OF LIFE ROSARYTEMPORARILY POSTPONED DUE TO COVID. We are looking for someone who could lead this for us. Please continue to pray this rosary at home. Rosary Pamphlet available upon request. Email kcomstock@sbcglobal.net.
ST MAX Major & Mini PRAYER DAYS: At 4600 Gulf Freeway.
1. MAJOR PRAYER DAYS: 2X PER YEAR: St. Max chooses a day to pray in conjunction with the semi-annual “40 Days for Life” International Campaigns. Pray outside the abortion facility or at home. These campaigns are co-sponsored by our Archdiocese. Different churches, from varied denominations, organize groups to pray on different days during these 40-day campaigns. The first campaign is held during every lent, and the 2nd campaign begins the 4th Wednesday of Sept. We usually pray in shifts from 7am–3pm. Visit www.40daysforlife.com.
2. MINI PRAYER DAYS: 4X PER YEAR: (Not a 40-Days event.) St. Max parishioners and friends pray every other month from 7am – 1pm, outside Planned Parenthood. Come out for one or more hours on those days, and spread the word to others about this life saving effort.
JANUARY:
1. MINI PRAYER DAY at PP, 7AM -1PM. Come for 1 or 2 hours.
2. DIGITAL 9 DAY NOVENA:Annually sponsored by U.S. Catholic Bishops www.9daysforlife.org.
3. ANNUAL ADORATION EVENT IN OBSERVANCE OF LEGALIZATION OF ABORTION:
3. ANNUAL "TEXAS RALLY FOR LIFE" IN AUSTIN:
APRIL:
1. HOUSTON COALITION FOR LIFE ANNUAL BANQUET FUNDRAISER.
MAY:
1. MINI PRAYER DAY AT PP 7AM -1PM, 1 - 2 hour shifts. 2. Rotate these activities. Choose one: Baby Gift Drive, Spiritual Adoption Card, or Baby Bottle Fundraiser.
AUGUST:
1. ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF MINISTRIES – informational table at St. Max.
2. MINI PRAYER DAY AT PP - 7AM -1PM, 1 - 2 hour shifts.
SEPTEMBER: 1. HOUSTON COALITION FOR LIFE ANNUAL“Walk-for-Life”FUNDRAISER –free red t-shirts. OCTOBER: 1.RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY & RL MONTH: http://www.USCCB.org
