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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
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 20, 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
Bookkeeper-Patty Detweiler
Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius
Maintenance-Humberto Villalobos
Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty
Receptionist-Peggy Holland
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
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST-KING OF THE UNIVERSE
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
November 12 & 13, 2016
Weekly Goal
$12,000.00
Regular Collection $ 8,241.00
Saturday Nov. 19:
6:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 20:
7:30am
10:00am
12:30pm
4:00pm
Tuesday, Nov. 22:
12:00pm
Terra Lynn Morgan†
By:Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Sanchez
Julie Shephard†
By:John Magliolo
Eddie Gomez†
By:Marie Garcia
People of the Parish
Fr. Don Schwarting†
By:Shari & Richard Davis
Ignacio† & Guadalupe G.† Vela
By:Sylvia Araujo
Wednesday, Nov. 23:
8:30am
Ophelia Bagaipo†
Thursday, Nov. 24:
8:30am
Guadalupe Vasquez†
By:Jaime & Christina Vasquez
Friday, Nov. 25:
8:30am
Salvador R. Fabresgas Jr.†
By:Joe & Josie Funda
Saturday Nov. 26:
6:00pm
Oscar Jaramillo†
By:Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Sanchez
Sunday, Nov. 27:
7:30am
People of the Parish
10:00am
Beatrice Arthur†
By:Family
12:30pm
Luz† & Presiliano† Caballera
By:Maria Caballero & Inosencia Ordaz
4:00pm
Joseph Garcia†
By:Richard & Shari Davis
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CHRISTMAS POSADA
Council 5232
December 3rd
7pm Until Midnight
Music by DJ BIG O
$25. couple $15 single
Fraternity Eagles Hall
Reservations Call Jose Ordaz
281-853-6682
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Parish Goal 2016 $52,000.00
Total Amount Pledged $54,578.76
Total Amount Paid $ 49,413.76( 95.03%)
Total # of Participant 157
“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”
For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please
accept our sincere gratitude. If you have made a pledge, but
have not yet completed it, please do so by December 31st. Our
parish will receive a portion of the amount donated to DSF over
our parish goal. Thank you for your generosity.
To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf.
We Need Your Help...
St. Joseph’s Chapel ~ Advent Holy Hours
We are in need of people willing to fill the Advent
Holy Hours for the next four weeks. (Noted in yellow
on the sign up sheets) in the chapel. The dates you
will need to fill the hours are on the top of the
sheets. If we do not get these hours filled we will
not be able to have the perpetual adoration for
Advent. Please check the schedule this week on your
way out of church or call the office to commit to one
hour each week for the next four weeks. Our regular
Adorers will keep their normal schedule.
God’s blessings to each of you for answering “His Call.”
Chili Cook-Off &
Christmas Market
Craft & Vendor Show
Sat., Dec. 10, 9am-2pm
Cook Off Team Registration
Contact Randy @ 281-842-9324
[email protected]
Vendor/Booth Registration $30.
Contact Debbie @ 713-417-51322
[email protected]
Community Thanksgiving Service
TODAY@ 6pm
Bayshore Baptist Church, 11315 Spencer
Sponsored by:
La Porte Ministerial Alliance & InterChurch Council
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Dear parish family,
Solemnity of Christ the King
We have been celebrating the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy since the first Sunday of Advent last year. Now on this
last Sunday of the church year, the Solemnity of Christ the King, this Jubilee Year is ended. Pope Francis this Sunday will
close the Holy Door at St. Peter’s basilica so does all those designated holy doors around the world.
God’s Mercy endures forever and does not end with the conclusion of the Jubilee. It is the celebration, the particular emphasis, the special privileges, special graces and indulgences, granted by the Church that is concluded. Next Sunday which is the first Sunday of Advent begins another new year or new cycle in church calendar commencing once again
the normal cycle in church life, so to speak.
At this time let us be filled with a sense of gratitude and thanksgiving to God for having granted us such an extraordinary time of grace. As we give thanks, let us entrust the life of the Church, all humankind, the entire world to the Lordship
of Christ, asking him to continually pour out his mercy upon us.
The Holy Year has been stepped in the message of mercy, enabling us to reflect more deeply on God’s mercy, to
see how we benefit from and receive this mercy in our lives, and to remind ourselves how we are called to bring the good
news and tenderness of God’s mercy to every person we meet. We are to keep in mind the directive of Jesus, which was
the theme of the Jubilee Year: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
We are so grateful of the people in our parish who responded in concrete terms the message of the Jubilee. Many
of you participated doing the “Garland of Mercy” – writing in red strips for the corporal works of mercy, in white strips for
the spiritual works of mercy, and in the gold strips for acts of mercy received. For the past months we see this garland
hanging on the foyer of our church’s main door. Now this garland is now right there on the altar. Those strips on the garland are profound symbol and visible sign of concrete acts of God’s mercy working through you.
On this Solemnity of Christ the King, we are reminded that his throne is the Cross. Right there on the Cross our
salvation is accomplished. We hear from this Sunday’s gospel that mercy is given to a sinner who was hanged beside him
begging, “Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom.” To whom Jesus responded, “Today you will be with me in
paradise.”
May the Jubilee Year of Mercy live on as we continue sharing everyone the mercy our Lord and King always share
with us.
Few days from now we pause as a nation to give Thanks. In behalf of the Parish Staff, I would like to greet all in
advance, “HAPPY THANKSGIVING.”
Blessings to all and have a good week.
Fr. Ton
Querida familia parroquial,
Solemnidad
de
Cristo
Rey
Hemos estado celebrando el Año Extraordinario de la Misericordia desde el primer domingo de Adviento del año pasado.
Ahora, en este último domingo del año de la iglesia, con la solemnidad de Cristo Rey, el año jubilar está terminando. Este
domingo el Papa Francisco cerrará la Puerta Santa en la basílica de San Pedro, también se hará en todas las puertas
sagradas designadas alrededor del mundo.
La Misericordia de Dios permanece para siempre y no termina con la conclusión del Jubileo. Es la celebración, el
énfasis particular, los privilegios especiales, las gracias especiales y las indulgencias, otorgadas por la Iglesia lo que se
concluye. El próximo domingo, que es el primer domingo de Adviento, comienza un nuevo año o un nuevo ciclo en el
calendario de la iglesia empezando una vez más el ciclo normal en la vida de la iglesia, por así decirlo.
En este momento llenémonos de un sentido de gratitud y acción de gracias a Dios por habernos concedido un
tiempo extraordinario de gracia. Al dar gracias, confiemos la vida de la Iglesia, toda la humanidad, el mundo entero al
señorío de Cristo, pidiéndole que derrame continuamente su misericordia sobre nosotros.
El Año Santo ha sido intensificado en el mensaje de misericordia, permitiéndonos reflexionar más profundamente
sobre la misericordia de Dios, ver cómo nos beneficiamos y recibimos esta misericordia en nuestras vidas y recordarnos
cómo estamos llamados a traer las buenas nuevas y la ternura de la misericordia de Dios a cada persona que
encontramos. Debemos tener en cuenta el mandato de Jesús, el cual fue el lema del Año Jubilar: "Sé misericordioso, como
tu Padre es misericordioso".
Estamos muy agradecidos con la gente de nuestra parroquia que respondió con entusiasmo al mensaje del
Jubileo. Muchos de ustedes participaron en la "Guirnalda de la Misericordia", escribiendo en tiras rojas por las obras
corporales de misericordia, en tiras blancas por las obras espirituales de misericordia y en las tiras de oro por los actos
de misericordia recibidas. Durante los últimos meses vemos esta guirnalda colgada en el vestíbulo de la puerta principal de
nuestra iglesia. Ahora esta guirnalda está ahora allí, sobre el altar. Esas tiras en la guirnalda son símbolo profundo y signo
visible de actos reales de la misericordia de Dios trabajando a través de ti.
En esta solemnidad de Cristo Rey, se nos recuerda que su trono es la Cruz. Justo allí en la Cruz nuestra
salvación es cumplida. Escuchamos del evangelio de este domingo que la misericordia es dada a un pecador que fue
colgado junto a él, suplicando: "Señor, acuérdate de mí cuando entres en tu reino". A quien Jesús respondió: "Hoy estarás
conmigo en el paraíso".
Que el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia siga viviendo mientras continuamos compartiendo a todos la misericordia
que nuestro Señor y Rey siempre comparte con nosotros.
En unos días a partir de ahora nos detenemos como una nación para dar Gracias. En nombre del personal de la
parroquia, quisiera saludar a todos de antemano, "UN FELIZ DIA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS”.
¡Bendiciones a todos y que tengan una excelente semana!
Fr. Tony
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Activities of the Week
Sun. Nov. 20:No CCE, No EDGE, No Life Teen
Mon. Nov. 21: Clase de Crecimiento Rosary Hall 7pm
Women’s AA Rosary Hall 7pm
Tues. Nov. 22: KC’s Silver Rose 6:00pm (Main & 146)
Reception Parish Hall
Missing Piece 6:30pm
Wed. Nov. 23:10am Choir Practice
Rosary Hall Conf. Rm 6:30pm
Thurs. Nov. 24:Thanksgiving Mass 8:30am Chapel
OFFICE CLOSED
Fri. Nov. 25: OFFICE CLOSED
ALTAR FLOWERS
Nov. 19/20:In Loving Memory of Jose & Trinidad Jaramillo
By:Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Sanchez
Nov. 26/27:Advent(No Flowers)
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 Anna & John Klein
By:Peggy
Chapel Candle
In Loving Memory of Shay Guerrero
By:Family
Pastoral Council Discernment
Would you or someone you know be willing to serve on St.
Mary’s Pastoral Council? Please submit candidate names
to one of our members or the church office. Fr. Tony is
working with the Archdiocese, and will have a discernment
for new candidates in January. All names need to be
submitted by December 1st.
Qualifications: Must be a longtime member of St.
Mary’s in good standing with the church.
Attention All Lectors
All Lectors, please come by the sacristy after Mass and
pick up your 2017 Lector books. Each one has a name
label on it. If for some reason you do not see your name,
please call the office on Monday.
Non-Taxable Charitable Distribution
If you are in need of taking a Required Minimum Distribution
from your 401k, 403b, IRA
before the end of the year,
please
consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution to our church. When you make a Qualified Charitable
Distribution, directly to a qualified charity, the money you
donate will not be taxed. To qualify, you must be at least 70
1/2 and the transfer must be made directly to the church.
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
Dec. 4th, Jan. 8th
Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in
English and the 3rd Tuesday of the month in Spanish @ 7pm.
Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the 10am &
12:30pm Masses.
If you are baptizing here, you need to fill out a registration
form for your child’s baptism, and we will need to make a
copy of their birth certificate from the state before you
attend the class. To register please call the office.
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 26 & 27, 2016
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers
John Paul Nguyen, Joseph Schaeffer
Lector
Debbie Wade
Commentator
Victoria Swenson
Extraordinary Ministers Dennis Swenson, Victoria Swenson
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server
Ben Tercero, Madalyn Tercero,
Oliver Tercero
Lector
Ben Gerdes
Commentator
Randy Tercero
Extraordinary Ministers Dianne Gerdes, Angie Tercero
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
Nicky Avallone, Isabelle Burmaster
Lector
Wayne Christensen
Commentator
Tracy Avallone
Extraordinary Minister Sandra Burmaster, George Rodriguez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Server
Dania Castaneda, Itzel Gallegos,
Mayra Hernandez
Lectors
Carlos & Graciela Cirnigliario
Extraordinary Minister
Jose & Yoli Rios
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-4:00pm
Altar Server
Sergio Reyes, Isabelle Reyes
Lectors
Lyndsey Hernandez
Extraordinary Minister
Eric Reyes, Felicia Reyes
of the Eucharist
****We Still Need Volunteer
Kindergarten Teacher 11:15am
Our Religious Education program is still in
need of a Kindergarten volunteer teacher,
aids & classroom helpers for CCE( @
11:15) EDGE and Life Teen. Did you know if
you help as a teacher or aid, your children can attend
free of charge? If you would like to help out, please call
the office & leave your name and phone number. You
must have VIRTUS training to work with our youth.
Knights of Columbus
Hosting
THE SILVER ROSE
Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday, November 22nd
The Silver Rose will travel from 146 &
Main at 6pm to St. Mary’s for Mass &
Reception @ 6:30pm. Please join us.
Everyone welcome!!!
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
Candelaria Ortiz, Diana Villarreal, Rebecca Ramos,
Mike Rupley, Jordan Binkley, Craig Wade, Jennifer
Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Lloyd Wells,
Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Jarred H.,
Cindy & Dave Schmitz, Faith A., Tami Sills, H. C. Wade,
LeeAnn & Family, Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth
Christian, Marilyn James Martin Muetzel, Ron Balsam, Laura
Lewis Rocchino, Carlota Carmona, Jesse Lopez, Diann Verret, Mike Rupley, Chuck Thompson, Debi Cariaga, Michael
Kelly, Francis Williams, Joe Sturm, Sally Johnson, Tim
Sumski, Murphy Guillory, Gayle Phillips, Britton Phillips,
Alberto Rodriguez, Lee Molina, Gabriella Mendoza, Judy
Irlbeck, Luck Lewallen, Rose Ellen Pena, Sherry Paschal,
Baby Lucas Riley, Gary Tandy, Joseph Morgan, Pedro
Sanchez, Monica Lesenski, Ana
Baez, Marybeth Hays,
David Copous, Daniel Vasquez, Pedro B. Sanchez, Gloria
Pena, Karen Bounds, Kim Mobbs, Marcey Salinas, Edward
Salinas, Nell Martin, Angela Catlun, Donna Henson
Continue to Pray for Carlos Smith, Jane Middleton, Rosa
Reyes, Jane Shipp, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene
Contreras, Romeal Nolan, Becky Melchor, Aaron Rodriguez,
Irene Templet, Jose Molina, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots,
Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence
Lewis, Kay Gold, Red Cornejo, Kathryn Coleman, Marita
Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Minnie Lopez,
Deacon Merce Leal, Margarita Klock, 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
Please Note: Names on our “Please Pray For” list are left on
for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back on the
prayer list or added please call the Church Office.
Los Testigos del Poder de Dios
Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como
hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y
GLORIFICAR a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu
Santo. Vengan pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de
7:30-9:00p.m. en la capilla de San Jose.
Encuentro Martimonial Mundial
Los invita a vivir un Fin de Semana
Conoce como puedes vivir mas intima y profundamente tu relacion. AQuieres recuperar la relacion
con tu esposo (a)cunado eran novios. 281-9488690, 281-948-8640, Marcoy Mercedes Arrona,
[email protected]
Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad
Todos los mièrcoles
De 7-8 p.m.
En loa Capilla de San Josè.
Para más información
Pueses comunicarte con
Marta y reino Fernández 832-985-1799.
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
RCIA Classes Started
RCIA (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 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 on Thursday evenings @6:45pm in the
Parish Hall Conf. Rm. No class this week due to the
Thanksgiving holiday. For information about the RCIA
program, call the office or email Tracy, [email protected].
Catholic Retreat Theme 2016-17
Behold: A retreat with Our Lady ~
Mother, Intercessor & Disciple
This beloved picture of Mary shows her
pointing to the Child Jesus, the source of
our salvation. She shows us the way. If
you haven’t been to a retreat this year,
now is your chance!!
Register on-line at: https://
holyhameretreatcenter.com/retreats/catholic-retreats
St. Mary’s Women’s Retreat Weekend Dec. 2-4, 2016
Holy Name Passionist Retreat House in Houston.
Contact Eva @832-290-8185 or Deborah @281-380-0994.
Or by email to Victoria at [email protected].
CCE invites you to:
Breakfast
with
Santa
Saturday December 3, 2016
St. Mary’s Hall
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
This event is sponsored by St.
Mary’s CCE and is free.
We hope to see you there!
Please call the CCE office
RSVP 281-471-2000
Giving Tree Angels…
are located at the doors of the church with items requested by families that have been interviewed by our Justice
and Peace Committee. Please purchase your gifts and
bring them back to the church or office by Dec. 18th.
Free ESL Classes
Free ESL classes will be held on Tuesday
mornings 9:30-11am throughout the fall semester. If
you need any additional information, please contact the
office.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
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 - Wed. 6:30-9pm Rosary Hall
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]
Divorce Care Group Offered at St. Paul’s
We are truly divorced only when we let go of our marriage,
mourn our loss, and adjust ourselves to our new life. A
14-week Divorce Care Group is beginning at St. Paul the
Apostle Catholic Church later this month to help divorced
Catholics feel welcomed, supported, and not alone. The
program addresses the stress, anger, blame and guilt of
divorce and leads participants toward forgiveness,
happiness, and growth. The program begins Monday,
Nov. 28, @ 7pm in the Conf. Rm at St. Paul’s. The cost is
$30. and financial assistance is available. Free childcare
is provided when reservations are made in advance. The
program will be facilitated by Laura Hicks, LMFT with
assistance of others who have already completed the
program. Contact Heidi if you are interested in
participating: [email protected] or 281-333-3891
to make childcare arrangements.
Monday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6;
Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5;
Lk 21:20-28
Thanksgiving Day (suggested):
Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9;
Lk 17:11-19
Friday:
Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a;
Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday:
Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14;
Mt 24:37-44
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
Today as we celebrate Christ the King, may we open the
door of our heart so wide that we may listen to the voice of
Jesus calling us to help build his kingdom here on earth.
St. Vincent is able to help build the kingdom of God by
assisting the needy in our community with their utility bills.
Volunteers Needed: We are in need of volunteers to work
in our store any day of the week. Especially able bodied
men. Please contact Norma @ 281-471-1752.
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Guidelines for Preserving Cremation Ashes
For many centuries the Catholic Church only permitted
burial of the body as the best way that showed respect for
the loved one and expressed hope in the resurrection.
Today, for economic and other reasons, many people are
choosing cremation as the best option for their family.
However, the Catholic Church has recently felt it
needed to express AGAIN, the guidelines for
preserving the cremated ashes and at the same time
respect for a loved one.
Cremated ashes may not be scattered, divided to be given
to each family member, or kept at home. They may not be
put in a locket or kept as a memento. Church authorities
have stated that cremated ashes be kept in a consecrated
place, like a community cemetery or a church cemetery.
Many cemeteries have vaults for cremated ashes. This is
approved.
The backyard is not an approved place for burial.
Since this is not a new teaching, but a reminder given to us
by the Vatican, we as a faith community, without passing
judgment on those who have not followed these
guidelines in the past, we must do our best to adhere to
our Church’s teaching. It is well founded.
We become a child of God on the day of our baptism and
are not the personal possession of our family. We belong
to God. We have been purchased by the blood of Christ,
and we belong to Him. He will raise our mortal bodies to be
like His in glory (Romans 14:7-9).
If you have any additional concerns or questions,
please feel free to make an appointment with Fr. Tony
at your earliest convenience.
Regular Chapel Schedule
Thanksgiving Week
Adoration will end before the
8:30am Mass (Chapel) Thanksgiving Day
Single/Single Again Social Ministry of St. Mary’s
Who? Single/Single Again (includes: divorced,
separated, single, and widowed)
Age? Anyone 45 and older.
When? Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, 3 pm.
Where? Rosary Hall
Purpose? The primary purpose of this group is to provide
an opportunity for single Catholics to meet, worship and
socialize together. The upcoming holidays are especially
difficult for those who are single or single again. It
is, therefore, during this time that St. Mary’s is reaching
out to this segment of our parish. With Fr. Tony Castro’s
approval, we are forming a Catholic Single/Single
Again
Social
Ministry
at
St.
Mary’s.
There will be an informal voluntary gathering of individuals
to discuss the kinds of things you are interested in doing
socially. People need to guide their own destiny—so this is
your opportunity to make this group what YOU would like
for it to be. Please contact Victoria @281-991-4780 or by
email at [email protected] if you have further questions.
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No CCE Classes Today
Need Kindergarten Teacher @ 11:15
Parent Bible Study & Prayer Group Sunday’s
@ 8:45am(We follow the CCE Schedule)
Life Teen Mass 4pm
No Class Tonight
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Jr. High Youth Program
(6, 7 & 8th Grade)
No Class Today
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Youth Bible Study
Every Wed. Rm 3 @ 7pm
Life Teen
Christmas Market Dec. 3rd
Contact Debbie @ 713-417-51322
[email protected]
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EDGE Info. contact Renee @ 832-220-3802
Info. contact Shari @ 281-470-6066