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Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571
281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365
Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am-12:00 Noon
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
CCE Office Hours:
Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2016
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the
month. Classes are held on
the 2nd & 3rd
Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish
Office to register or call for more information.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays,
from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months
prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a
meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If
you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the
Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has
never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and
Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of
these questions, call the Parish Office.
Sacrament of First Communion
First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least
in the second grade, and have been attending CCE
classes for two full years previous to their receiving
the Sacrament. Adults needing First Communion
should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation candidates must have previously
received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life
Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament (more than three
absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A
signed form stating that the parent/guardian and the
candidate understand all requirements is also
necessary before the preparation begins. Adults
needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of
Christian initiation of adults.
Eucharistic Celebrations
Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
12:30 p.m. (Spanish)
4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass
Weekday Masses in St. Joseph’s Chapel
Monday (No Mass)
Tuesday – 12:00 noon
Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. &
(1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.)
Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m.
Parish Staff
Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor
Deacon Hector Cantu
Deacon Julio Matallana
Deacon Stan Avallone
Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty
C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo
EDGE Director-Renee Cortez
Life Teen Director-Shari Davis
Vision Statement
St. Mary of the Immaculate
Conception is a Catholic Community
of Believers called to serve Christ by
gathering together at the Lord’s
Table in worship and praise, by
serving our brothers and sisters in
Christ, and by being a welcoming
beacon of light to all. We are many
parts, yet one body in Christ.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORIDNARY TIME
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Collection January 30 & 31, 2016
Saturday February 6:
6:00pm
Emil Schaider†
By:Shari & Richard Davis
Sunday, February 7:
7:30am
Oren Nichols†
10:00am
Mr.† & Mrs.† Eloy Escobar
By:Escobar Family
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
St. Mary’s Life Teen
Tuesday, February 9:
12:00pm
Rev. Joseph K. Kalladan†
Ash Wednesday, February 10:
8:30am
Charlotte Boudreaux†
By:Heasty Family
12:00pm (Liturgy of the Word)
6:30pm
Pedro† & Secundina† Cuellar
By:de la Cerda Family
Thursday, February 11:
8:30am
Rev. Edward A. “Art” Roberts C.S.B.
Friday, February 12:
8:30am
Special Intention Rena Hellstein
By:Walter Hayes
Saturday February 13:
6:00pm
Mrs. Vernon Sellers†
By:Marie Richard
Sunday, February 14:
7:30am
Joan Hartman†
By:Richard & Barbara Florance
10:00am
Rose Moreno†
By:Ken & Ruthie McNeill
12:30pm
Herminia Raymundo
By:Manuel Raymundo &Family
4:00pm
People of the Parish
Friday’s in Lent
Stations of the Cross
6:30PM(English)
7:15PM (Spanish)
Date
Celebrant
Feb. 12th
Feb. 19th
Feb. 26th
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
Deacon Stan Avallone
Deacon Hector Cantu
Fr. Tony Castro
Deacon Stan Avallone
Deacon Hector Cantu
Fr. Tony Castro
7:15PM (Spanish) Deacon Julio
Every Friday KC Fish Fry
5:30-7:30pm ~ $8.00 Plate
Credit Card Accepted!!!
Sunday Collection
$ 9,198.76
“God is at Work Here”
Loan Balance
Principle Balance
Monthly Payment
Donations (January)
$147,257.92
$ 8,000.00
$6,901.00
God’s blessings to each of you for your generosity and
support to our parish with your time, talent and treasure.
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Parish Goal 2016 $52,000.00
“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”
OUR Diocesan Services Fund begins next weekend in every
parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless
them, serve them, and show them mercy. The thousands of
people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston
-Houston need your compassion and generosity Your kind gift
to DSF enables us to reach out to people in this parish and
throughout the entire Archdiocese through more than 60
important programs.
This week, all registered parishioners will receive a letter from
our Archbishop, Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized
pledge card, inviting you to hear Christ’s promise and that His
Mercy Endures Forever. Pray about your DSF 2016
commitment, then complete the enclosed [pledge card and
return it via 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 generosity will
allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs
and services.
Welcome God’s Children
~ January ~
Mazon Andrew Bahena, Layla Michelle Cantu
Ezra Isaac Lara, Layla Ramos
Jazzlyn Raneese Steadham
Alexander Leon Zwolinski-Cook
Serena Maire Zwolinski
Victor & Sonia Bazaldua & Family
Doug & Brooke Dederick
Kimberlyl Fleming’
Juan & Olivia Garcia & Family
Michael & Esmeralda Ivic & Familly
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Dear parish family,
DSF Weekend
Its Super Bowl weekend, grand ending of football season. For our church, it’s the grand beginning of the super
bowl of getting funds to a broad range of Services throughout our vast archdiocese. It’s our annual DSF (Diocesan
Services Fund) Commitment weekend. While it’s the 50th Super Bowl, it’s also coincidentally the 50th anniversary of the
DSF – a half century of sharing and caring which was started by Bishop Morkovsky in 1966.
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is one of the largest social service providers in
Texas? The Diocesan Services Fund supports 60-plus ministries which offer specialized children’s services, faith
formation, support to the clergy, housing programs, pro-life activities, social service, sacramental preparation, health
services, religious education, refugee and immigration programs, and countless other ministries serving those in need.
This year’s Archdiocesan Goal is set at $ 13,976,150.00. Each parish that comprises this large Archdiocese
has its DSF goal depending on its size in order to attain the yearly budget. Our parish goal this year is $ 52,000.00.
Remember this is a yearlong campaign. We may give our support at one time or make a pledge and fulfill it in an
installment basis through the year.
While we are all aware of the fact that the lifeblood of our parish church is our weekly contributions, we need
to be reminded that the lifeblood of the various programs and services of the Archdiocese is this yearly DSF campaign.
I am so grateful for the generous people of our parish that keep our church going and had consistently participated in
this DSF campaign that we always meet our goal. I only beg those who have not yet participated to get involved - even
a token of your kindness is very much welcome.
Pope Francis in this jubilee year, “The Holy Year of Mercy”, asks us to live in the light of Jesus’ words “Be
merciful, just as your Father in Heaven is merciful.” Mercy is born from love. Through our participation in acts of mercy,
we stay connected with one another. The Diocesan Services Fund Program is a visible manifestation of our connectedness as members of the Mystical Body of Christ on earth – the Church.
I encourage everyone to proclaim the enduring mercy of God by considering a generous gift for this 2016 DSF
appeal. Once again, I express profound appreciation to all who consistently given to this yearly campaign. It’s
wonderful and would be easy for us to meet our parish goal if we have more others to participate.
Blessings to you and have a good week!
Fr. Tony
Estimada familia parroquial,
Fin de semana DSF
Es el fin de semana del Super Bowl, el gran final de la temporada de fútbol. Para nuestra iglesia, es el gran
principio de conseguir fondos para una amplia gama de servicios a través de nuestra extensa arquidiócesis. Es nuestro
fin de semana del compromiso anual del DSF (Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos). Coincidentemente es el 50vo
aniversario del Super Bowl, también es el 50vo aniversario de la DSF - medio siglo de compartir y dedicacion que fue
iniciado por el obispo Morkovsky en 1966.
¿Sabías que la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston es uno de los mayores proveedores de servicios sociales
en Texas? El Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos apoya a mas de 60 ministerios que ofrecen servicios especializados para
niños, formación en la fe, el apoyo al clero, los programas de vivienda, actividades pro-vida, el servicio social, la
preparación sacramental, los servicios de salud, educación religiosa, los programas de refugiados y de inmigración,y
un sinnúmero de otros ministerios que sirven a los necesitados.
Este año, la meta de la Arquidiócesis es de $ 13,976,150.00. Cada parroquia que comprende esta gran
Arquidiócesis tiene su cantidad para aportar al DSF en función de su tamaño con el fin de alcanzar el presupuesto
anual. Nuestra meta de la parroquia este año es de $ 52,000.00. Recuerden que esto es una campaña de un año de
duración. Podemos dar nuestro apoyo una vez al año o hacer una promesa y cumplirla en base de pequeñas cuotas a
través del año.
Si bien todos somos conscientes del hecho de que el alma de nuestra parroquia es nuestra contribución
semanal, tenemos que recordar que el elemento vital de los diversos programas y servicios de la Arquidiócesis es esta
campaña DSF anual. Estoy muy agradecido por la gente generosa alcanzamos nuestro objetivo. Yo solo pido a
aquellos que todavía no han participado a involucrarse - incluso una muestra de su bondad es muy bienvenida.
El Papa Francisco en este año jubilar, "El Año Santo de la Misericordia", nos invita a vivir a la luz de las alabras
de Jesús "Sed misericordiosos, como su Padre en el cielo es misericordioso." La misericordia nace del amor. A través
de nuestra participación en actos de piedad, estamos conectados unos con otros. El Programa de Fondo de Servicios
Diocesanos es una manifestación visible de nuestra conexión como miembros del Cuerpo Místico de Cristo en la tierra
- la Iglesia.
Les animo a todos a anunciar la constant misericordia de Dios considerando un generoso regalo para este
recurso DSF 2016. Una vez más, expreso profundo agradecimiento a todos los que se dan constantemente a esta
campaña anual. Es maravilloso y sería fácil para nosotros cumplir con nuestra meta de la parroquia si tenemos
más participantes.
Bendiciones para ti y que tengan una buena semana!
Padre Tony
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORIDNARY TIME
Activities of the Week
Sun. Feb. 7:
CCE, Bible Study 8:45 & 11:15, BINGO 1:30pm
Bible Timeline 5:15pm
Mon. Feb. 8:
Clase de Crecimiento Rosary Hall 7pm
Women’s AA 7pm, Missing Piece 6:30, Citizenship Rosary Hall 7pm
Tues. Feb. 9:
Altar Society Mtg. 6:30, Eng. Baptism Class 7pm
Wed. Feb. 10:
Bible Timeline 9am, Citizenship Rosary Hall 7pm
Thurs. Feb. 11: RCIA 6:45pm, VIRTUS Refresher 7pm
Fri. Feb. 12:
KC Fish Fry 5:30pm, Stations 6:30(English)
7:15pm (Spanish)
ALTAR SOCIETY
Altar Flower Dates Available
Jan. 31 Feb. 7 April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15 22 29
If you would like to have flowers on the Altar in the
upcoming
year, please contact Jan Hughes @ 281– 402-5401 or 903-7805090 to reserve your date as soon as possible.
Sanctuary Candle
In Loving Memory of Roberta Toppin
By: Rick & Leslie Guzman
Chapel Candle
In Loving Memory of Jeanette LaGrange
By: Al & Gloria Pena
Altar Society Mtg. Tues. 6:30pm
FEBRUARY ALTAR DUTY ASIGNMENTS
ALTAR DUTY-Gloria Rinche, Angeles Sullivan
LAUNDRY DUTY-Arcelia Martinez
HOSTESS-Cindy Bremer, Lucy Morrison
Altar Society BINGO For $$$’s
Today 1:30p.m. till...
Come join us for an afternoon of
fun & fellowship. Snacks & drinks
will be available for purchase.
VIRTUS Update Training @ St. Mary’s
Thursday, Feb. 11 @ 7pm ~ Rosary Hall
“Keeping the Promise Alive”...
is a mandatory refresher course that went into effect 20112012. Employees and volunteers are required to
attend
“Keeping the Promise Alive” after 5 years of
attending the
“Protecting God’s Children”® program. If you took your original class in 2011 or earlier, this update class required. It
is a 1.5 hour session with one video that provides ongoing
awareness for the prevention of child sexual abuse. The material covered in “Keeping the Promise Alive” is designed to identify and reinforce the lessons of the original “Protecting God’s
Children” program by clarifying some of the more challenging
aspects of the sessions and strengthening the participants’ ability to recognize risky behavior by adults in their environments and take action to intervene in potentially threatening
situations.
Registration Directions
Important note: Please log into your original account created
when you attended a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children®
workshop. If you do not remember your user id and password,
please contact Jessica at 281-471-2000 or via email at
[email protected]
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
February 10, 2016 (Ash Wednesday)
ASH WEDNESDAY 8:30am
Acolyte
Dennis Swenson
Lector
Ben Gerdes
Extraordinary Ministers Leslie Davis, Mose Davis,
Of the Eucharist
Isabelle Salas
ASH WEDNESDAY 12:00pm(LITURGY OF THE WORD)
Lector
Tracy Avallone
Extraordinary Ministersv Walter Hayes, Peggy Holland,
of the Eucharist
Jane Shipp
ASH WEDNESDAY 6:30pm
Altar Server
Ana Sofia Brinkley, Dylan Rowan
Lector
Sergio Calvillo, Olivia Rodriguez
Extraordinary Minister Alma Brinkley, Carlos Cirnigliario,
of the Eucharist
Maria Reyes
February 13 & 14, 2016
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers
Eros Sanchez, Joseph Schaefer
Lector
Fred Novak
Commentator
Pat Stanton
Extraordinary Ministers Walter Hayes, Rosie Molina
Of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server
Elizabeth Kappil, Ryan Kappil
Lector
Neal Broussard
Commentator
Lisa Raymundo
Extraordinary Ministers Otis Mathews, Sonja Mathews
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
Ruben Vasquez, Domingo Vasquez
Lector
Kerry Regan
Commentator
Linda Patten
Extraordinary Minister
Eloy Lara, Vanessa Lara
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Servers
Adriana Calvillo, Mayra Hernandez
Lectors
Vanessa Bermudez, Juanita Velasquez
Extraordinary Ministers
Victor & Juanita Velasquez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY 4:00pm LIFE TEEN MASS
Altar Servers
Lauren Lara, Payton Lara
Lector
Jason Woods
Extraordinary Ministers
Matt Novosad, Hope Novosad
of the Eucharist
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
March 6, April 3, May 8
Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tues. of each the month
in English and 3rd Tues. of each month in Spanish @
7pm. Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the
10am & 12:30pm Masses. To register please call the
office.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
Deacon Joe Blanchard, Gabriel Dunn, Monica
Lesenski, Christina Palacios, Victoria Farias,
Hope Araujo, Chuck Thompson, Gale Hanks, Candalaria
Ortiz, Mrs. Ted Sharp, George Willis, Nell Martin,
Giovanni Cantu, Nell Martin, Ted & Jeanette Tilley,
Nicholas Espinoza III, Teen Grigory, Donna Henson,
Judy Tuttle, Fuad Baba, Natalie Fairbanks, Lucindo Gurierrez, Carmen Pena, Brian Young, Pearl Robbs, Denise
Jones, Rey Salas, Sherri
Elder, Tammy Byrd, Betty
Romero, Collen Scott, Lidia Dean, Laura Lewis
Rocchino, Marcey Salinas, Karen Korn, Karen Bounds,
Tami Sills, Augustus Coryat, Bob Fredelake, Darlene
Shepherd, Carlos Rodriguez, Alma Sepulveda, Richard
Santana, Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Sean & Gina
Dempsey, Rose Scott, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Dalia
Garcia, Esmeralda Clem, Marion Wachel, Julie Smith,
Levi Dobmeier, Sergio Coronel, Vanessa Lara, Daniel
Perez & Family, Susie Kuykendall Overmeyer, Diane
Lemons, Paula Lambright, Luke Lewallen, Chriselda
Salazar, Martha Dinbobl, Martha Love, Saul Lara, Eric
Perez, Jose Oscar Silva, Virginia Saban, Riley Saban,
Jordan Bright, Lorena Rodriguez
Continue to Pray for Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Sonny Shepherd,
Kay Gold, Red Cornejo, Nancy Isla Castro, Irlinda,
Kathryn Coleman, Marita Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Janet
Lodge, Lois Johnston, Joe Funda, Minnie Lopez, Deacon Merce Leal, Margarita Klock, John & Sue Crockett,
Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz,
Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Teresa Eidt,
Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web
site.
Remember Our Shut-Ins Joe & Josie Funda, Ophelia
Pinard, Ann Blair, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson,
Carolyn Douglas, those battling terminal illness and the
residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House.
ESL Classes
Due to scheduling conflicts, classes will resume
in the fall. We will post updated information in
August. Thank you for your interest and support.
Citizenship Class
Classes resume this week. Classes will be
held on Mon. & Wed. evenings from 7-8:30pm in
Rosary Hall. Please call the office and give us
your information or just come by the class if you
are interested.
Encuentro Matrimonia Mundial
Te Invita a un FDS
Este Feb. 19, 20, 21
Para Que Tú matrimonio Renasca de Amor, con una
Comunicacion de tres Dios/Esposo-Esposa
Contact: Marco & Mercedes 281-948-8690
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Bazaar Dinner & Auction 2016
Tonight at 6pm
Tickets Available at the Door
Tickets: $15. each ~ $25. Couple
Chair Karl Paulissen @ [email protected]
Catholic Men’s Conference
“Rise and Do Not be Afraid”
Saturday, February 13th from 8am - 4pm
St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal
1604 9th Ave. North, Texas City
Reg. $35. until Jan. 31~ $40 after
To register, go to GC-CMC.org.
Adult Confirmation Class
Starts Next Sunday!!!
Sign up now...
Starting Sunday, February 14
If you have been baptized, received your first
communion but need to be confirmed, we will be
having Adult Confirmation Classes on Sundays @
2pm in the Parish Hall Conference Room for five
weeks. Due to the limited sessions, you will not
be able to sign up late. Classes will begin during
the first week of Lent. Please contact Deacon
Hector as soon as possible, if you are interested, @
281-382-8672 or come by the office to register.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am
Store Closed Thurs. & Sun.
Our drop-off room is open 24/7. Thank You!!!
In the Gospel today, the disciples decide to leave
everything to follow Jesus. We are also called to follow Jesus, who tells us that “whatever you do the
least of mine, you do for me.”
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11;
Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;
2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday:
Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday:
Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday:
Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15;
Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Join Us…
St. Mary’s Music Ministry
Sat. 6pm Mass– Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15
Contact Kathy McBride 713-628-8387
Sun. 7:30am Mass - Rehearsals before Mass at 7am
Contact Yvonne Fisher 832-581-5974
Sun. 10:00am Mass Contact Annelise Lagasse 281-459-6453
Sun. 12:30pm Spanish MassContact Jose Vazquez 832-868-4081
Sun. 4pm Life Teen Mass- Rehearsals-Sunday 2pm
Contact Alex @ [email protected] or 281-543-7794 .
Bible Study Classes
Sunday Morning Bible Study with Deacon Stan & Tracy
Avallone will follow the CCE schedule. Classes this weekend.
The program they use is called “Bringing Faith
Home” (Scheduled @ 8:45am & 11:15am every Sunday).
Bible Study ~ “The Bible Timeline” these classes will finish after this week’s classes on Sunday @ 5:15pm and
Wednesday @ 9:00am. The new series of classes will start
on Sunday, Feb. 14, and Wed. Feb. 17.
New Class Starting
“A Biblical Walk Through the Mass”
Sun. Feb. 14th & Wed. Feb. 17
In this sturdy, we will walk through the main parts of the
Mass—from the opening Sign of the Cross to the
concluding “Thanks be to God” - and consider then in
light of their scriptural background. Along the way, we
will discover many beautiful spiritual treasures. For the
prayers and rituals of the Mass, when understood
biblically, offer much inspiration, encouragement, and
practical help for our lives as Christians/ As we will see,
the prayers of the Mass challenge us to examine our
consciences, repent of our sins, and experience God’s
loving mercy. They also remind us of God’s presence
with us amid our fears, trials, and sufferings. They can
inspire us to live marriages, family lives, and friendships
with greater love and summon us to entrust more of our
lives to Jesus. Most of all, this study will help us
encounter Our Lord more deeply in the liturgy itself. By
understanding the meaning of what we say and do in the
Mass, we will be better prepared to give ourselves to
Jesus in every prayer and gesture in the liturgy. Please
sign up as soon as possible, if you are interested, so we
are able to order the correct amount of supplies. (Class
Cost $20.)
RCIA This Week
RCIA Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the
Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never
received the sacraments of 1st Communion and
Confirmation and are over the age of eighteen? If your
answer is yes to either of these questions you may be
interested in joining our RCIA program. Students are
welcome to begin classes at any time during the year.
RCIA classes are held on Thursday evenings @ 6:45pm.
Classes this Thursday, 6:45pm. The topic will be “Lent,
Scrutinies, Rites, Easter and Holy Week.”
For additional information about the Bible Study
Classes or the RCIA program, call the office or email
Tracy, [email protected].
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Garland of Mercy...
In this Jubilee Year, we are asked to open our eyes
and hearts to see how God is working in our lives
and to more actively spread His mercy out to others. We are creating a Garland of Mercy with our
teen group to bear witness to our efforts to help others.
For the entire year, we are asking each week
when you do works of mercy, to write down one or
more works on the strips of paper in the ends of the
pews. Please put them into the collection basket so
that we offer up, not just our treasure to the Lord,
but our time and talent in a visible way.
Red Strips are for The Corporal Works of Mercy:
feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, visiting the
sick or imprisoned.
White Strips are for The Spiritual Works of Mercy:
Counseling the doubtful, bearing wrongs patiently,
forgiving offences willingly and praying for the living
and the dead.
Gold Ones are for the acts of mercy which we received from others.
I know that all of you are part of spreading God’s
mercy out into the world. Please take the time to
become more conscious of it and take credit for it
here before the Lord.
Classes Today 8:45 & 11:15
Can You Help???
Jesus Day Volunteers Sat., Feb. 27
VBS Chairperson for VBS July 2016
If you can help contact Jessica Jaramillo @281-515
-5429.
No Class Today
“Reconciliation”
Camp Kappe Retreat Feb. 26-28
Get Registration Forms @ Class
Contact Renee Cortez 832-220-3802
Jr. High/High School Sacraments
No Class Today
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¿Quieres tener un encuentro personal con el Señor?
Ven al Retiro de Nueva Vida
viernes Marzo 4 de 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
sábado Marzo 5 de 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
En el Salón Rosario
Ven con un corazón dispuesto
¡No te vas arrepentir!
Para más información puedes comunicarte con:
Angélica Guajardo 832-897-8103
Cecilia Lopez 281-470-9356
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Mass Today 4PM
We will be going to
Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral @
4:30pm today to go to Mass and pass
through “The Doors of Mercy.”
Homemade Pie Fundraiser
Call the office to place your order !!!
¿Quieres profundizar más en tu ministerio como servidor?
Ven y acompáñanos en un taller Para Servidores
Dirigido por Adonaí Quintanilla
Sábado 13 de febrero en el Salón Rosario
De 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Para más información puedes comunicarte con:
Cecilia Lopez 281-470-9356
Save the Date...
Confirmation Retreat @ Kat Springs
March 4, 5 & 6
If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact Shari Davis @ 281-471-6066.