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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
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2015
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
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
“God is at Work Here”
Loan Balance
Saturday, November 7:
6:00pm
Cecilia Garcia†
By:Matallana Family
Sunday, November 8:
7:30am
Sarah Jayne† & Art† Brossette
By:John Magliolo
10:00am
Marcus Edwards†
By:Mary Edwards
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Robert Escobar†
By: Escobar Family
Tuesday, November 10:
12:00pm
Terry Stibel†
By:Becky Melchor
Wednesday, November 11:
8:30am
Special Intention Augustus Coryat
Thursday, November 12:
8:30am
Rev. Msgr. William M. Pickard†
Friday, November 13:
8:30am
Robert Escobar†
By:Escobar Family
Saturday, November 14:
6:00pm
Emil Schaider†
By:Dennis & Victoria Swenson
Sunday, November 15:
7:30am
Charles Paschal Birthday Celebration
By:cecilia Paschal
10:00am
Mary Jane Avallone†
By:Vincent & Susan Gagliardi
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Gloria Tapia†
By:Escobar Family
Principle Balance
Monthly Payment
Donations
$170,275.80
$ 8,000.00
$
.00
A very special thank you to The Cameron
Foundation for their generous donation of
$5,000. toward our Rosary Hall debt.
Upcoming Events…
Life Teen Parish Turkey Dinner
Sun., Nov. 15th
Tickets $10.00 each
Tickets will be on sale today after all
masses and in the office all week.
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La Porte Community
Thanksgiving Service
Sun., Nov. 22nd, 6pm, @ St. Mary’s
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Knights Chili Cook-Off
Life Teen Christmas Market
Craft & Vendor Show
Sat. Dec. 5th, 9am-2pm
Cook-Off Registration $25. Per Team
Collection October 31 & Nov. 1, 2015
Weekly Goal
$12,000
Sunday Collection
$7,324.00
All Saints: $2,469.00
All Souls: $ 290.00
Please Note: You must be registered in the parish to
receive a tax statement at the end of the year for your
contributions. Also, you must be registered to receive
offering envelopes. If you are not registered and use
Visitor envelopes, no record is kept of your contributions.
Registration forms are available by the main doors of the
Church, or you may pick one up in the office.
St. John’s Episcopal Church…
Coushatta Bus Trip ~ Mon. Nov. 16th @ 9am
There will be a bus to pick everyone up at St. John’s on
Broadway @ Ave. G. the upfront cost is $10.00 for each
person up front. If you are interested in joining them,
contact Jackie @281-842-1579.
Contact Randy @ 281-842-9324
[email protected]
Vendor/Booth Reservation $30. (10’ X 10’)
Contact Debbie @ 713-417-5132
[email protected]
Upcoming Chili Cook-Off
Our Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Chili
Cook-Off here at St. Mary’s on Saturday, Dec.5th.
There will be an entry fee of $25.00 for each team. We
are hoping to promote a bonding experience among
our families, something that you can do with your kids
as a father figure or a mother figure. Maybe you want
to do a Mother/Father, Son/Daughter, Uncle/Aunt,
Grandparent/Grandchildren Team. Cost for admission,
the day of the event will be $7.00 or $20. per family.
Contact Randy @[email protected] or call
281-842-9324.
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Dear parish family,
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
We hear once again the familiar story of the “widow’s mite” in this Sunday’s gospel. We are reminded that
Jesus is “watching” those giving money in the Temple treasury. And he was not impressed by those who
gave big amounts out of their surplus but the widow who had given a little amount caught his attention
because, out of her poverty, she gave all that she has.
I am sure all of us will be impressed if for example Donald Trump will donate a million dollar to pay
our debt and renovate our church facilities. But we won’t take notice of a regular weekly contribution of $ 10
or 20 or 30 of a retiree, a single mom, or those who have low income to support our church out of pure love
and devotion. For Donald Trump the amount is a surplus, the figure though so big for us is just a fraction of
what he really has. The difference lies in heart, the motive, and the capacity to give out love. Jesus doesn’t
care for the amount of money given, but for the amount of love. When we love, we do not give out of surplus
rather our very selves to support the one we love. In terms of giving money, for the Lord Jesus it is not
about the quantity of what is given rather it is the quality of the heart that gives. The truth is when we love
and when we give out of love, we just feel good about giving and that we have that something to give, the
amount becomes irrelevant.
It is unfortunate that many Catholics are more generous to waiters than to God. They give up to
20% of their bill. That is double-tithing. But the Lord God deserves not a tip but a tribute, a tribute of love.
Nonetheless our tribute to the Lord is not only in terms of money but also of our service of time and
talents to the church we belong. So in the same token that our Lord recognizes the “widow’s mite”, I would
want to acknowledge the work and ministry of the “little ones” who faithfully serve the needs of the parish:
the greeters, ushers, janitors, volunteers for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, visitors to the sick and
homebound, volunteer teachers of the religion classes, and the very silent group who devoutly spend time
with the Lord at the adoration chapel praying for all of us, and still more, those who serve the church in their
personal capacities in special parish functions, etc.. The Lord, who constantly “watches,” surely noticed their
“small acts of love” outpouring from their big heart. In fact our parish exists because of the “givers” - big and
small, and we grow as a faith community because there are those who really can give out of love.
Blessings to you and have a good week.
Querida familia parroquial,
Fr. Tony
Trigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Escuchamos una vez más la historia familiar del "óbolo de la viuda" en el evangelio de este domingo. Se nos recuerda
que Jesús está "viendo" los que colaboran con dinero para el fondo del templo. Y él no se sorprendió de aquellos que
dieron grandes cantidades de su sobrante, pero la viuda que había dado una pequeña cantidad le llamó su atención
porque, de su pobreza, ella dio todo lo que tenia.
Estoy seguro de que todos vamos a ser impresionados si por ejemplo Donald Trump donará un millón de
dólares para pagar nuestra deuda y renovar nuestras instalaciones de la iglesia. Pero no vamos a tomar en cuenta la
contribución semanal de $ 10 o 20 o 30 de un jubilado, una madre soltera, o los que tienen bajos ingresos para apoyar
a nuestra iglesia por puro amor y devoción. Para Donald Trump la cantidad es un sobrante, aunque la cifra tan grande
para nosotros es sólo una fracción de lo que realmente tiene. La diferencia está en el corazón, el motivo, y la
capacidad de dar por amor. Jesús no se perocupa por la cantidad de dinero determinada, sino por la cantidad de amor.
Cuando amamos, no damos lo que nos sobra, sino a nosotros mismos para apoyar a la persona que amamos. En
términos de dar dinero, para el Señor Jesús no se trata de la cantidad de lo que se da más bien es la calidad del
corazón con que se da. La verdad es que cuando amamos y damos por amor, nos sentimos bien acerca de dar
y contentos que tenemos algo para dar, entonces la cantidad se vuelve irrelevante.
Es lamentable que muchos católicos sean más generosos en las propinas de los camareros que con Dios. Le
dan hasta un 20% de su factura. Eso es doble diezmo. Pero el Señor Dios no merece una propina, sino un homenaje,
un tributo de amor.
No obstante nuestro tributo al Señor no es sólo en términos de dinero, sino también de nuestro servicio de
tiempo y talento a la iglesia que pertenecemos. Así que en el mismo sentido que el Señor reconoce el "óbolo de la
viuda", me gustaría reconocer el trabajo y el ministerio de los "pequeños" que fielmente sirven a las necesidades de la
parroquia: los de bienvenida, los acólitos, conserjes, voluntarios para el St. Vicente de Paúl, los visitantes de los
enfermos y los que no pueden salir de casa, profesores voluntarios de las clases de religión, y al grupo silencioso que
devotamente pasan tiempo con el Señor en la capilla de adoración orando por todos nosotros, y aún más, los que
sirven a la iglesia con sus habilidades personales en funciones parroquiales especiales, etc .. El Señor, que
constantemente "observa", seguramente se da cuenta de sus "pequeños actos de amor" derramándose de su gran
corazón. De hecho nuestra parroquia existe a causa de los "dadores" - grandes y pequeños, y crecemos como
comunidad de fe, porque hay personas que realmente están dando por amor.
Bendiciones para ti y que tengas una buena semana.
Padre Tony
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
Activities of the Week
ALTAR SOCIETY
Nov. 7/8: Open
Nov. 14/15:Open
Nov. 21/22: In Loving Memory of John & Anna Klein
By:Family
Nov. 28/29: Open
Altar Flowers Available
If you would like to have flowers on the Altar, please contact
Jan Hughes @ 281-326-1604 or 903-780-5090 to reserve your
date.
Chapel Candle
Special Intention E. Espinoza & Family
By: Rosita Molina
Sanctuary Candle
In Loving Memory of Maria Rodriguez
By:Gloria Rinche
Altar Society Mtg. Nov. 10th @ 6:30pm
All Welcome!!!
Bay Area Deanery Council of Catholic Women…
Will hold their mtg. Wed., Nov. 18th, 9:30am @ St. Clare of
Assisi Catholic Church (Old Parish Hall), 3131 El Dorado
Real, Houston, TX. Potluck lunch-Please bring a dish to
share. Dessert and drinks provided. CCW is an affiliated
network of dedicated Catholic women who come together
for fun, growth in spirituality, leadership and service to
Christ, His church and society. Info. contact Gretchen @
832-605-8360;[email protected]. The Catholic
council of Women is for ALL Catholic Women in the
deanery!
BACCW will also hold a HOLY HOUR to pray for all
Priests, Deacons & Seminarians on Sat. Nov. 14th @ St.
Paul the Apostle, Nassau Bay, following the 8;30am Mass.
ALL Catholic women are invited to participate in this very
beautiful way to support our clergy!!!
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 281-5437794
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
Dec. 6th, Jan. 3rd, Feb. 7th
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.
Sun. Nov. 8:
CCE, EDGE, Life Teen
Bible Study 8:45 &11:15am
Timeline Bible Study this Week
4pm LifeTeen Mass
Mon. Nov. 9:
Knight’s Rosary Chapel 6:30pm
Missing Piece Parish Hall 6:30pm
Clases de Crecimiento 7pm Rosary Hall
Justice & Peace Mtg. 7pm
Tues. Nov. 10: ESL Class 9:30am Rosary Hall
Altar Society Mtg. 6:30pm Rosary Hall
Citizenship Classes 7pm Rosary Hall
Wed. Nov. 11:
Timeline Bible Study 9:30am Conf. Rm
Spanish Workshop/Prayer & Life, Rosary Hall @ 7pm
Thurs. Nov. 12: ESL 9:30am & 7pm Rosary Hall
RCIA 6:45pm Conf. Rm.
Spanish Choir Practice 7pm
Citizenship Classes 7pm Rosary Hall
Fri. Nov. 13:
Matachines 7pm Rosary Hall
Spanish Prayer Group 7:30 Chapel
Sat. Nov. 14: Bereavement Care Session 9:00 am Conf. Rm
Jesus tell us of the widow who gave to God from her
livelihood. Do we put our trust in God and
allow him to be Lord in every area of our life like the
widow did? Allow God to transform your marriage
relationship. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend on Feb. 12-14 or April
May1.Contact Brian & Tina Little @ 281-773-4014.
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE
November 14 & 15, 2015
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers
Eros Lopez, Joseph Schaefer
Lector
Fred Novak
Commentator
Pat Stanton
Extraordinary Ministers
Walter Hayes, Kathy Nastally
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server
Zoey Garner, Natalie Molina
Lector
Ben Gerdes
Commentator
Joe Sturm
Extraordinary Ministers
Evarist Coryat, Dianne Gerdes
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
Reece Schoppe, Ryan Schoppe
Lector
Vanessa Maduzia
Commentator
Debbie Wade
Extraordinary Minister Richard Florance, George Rodriguez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Servers
Alexa SanMiguel, Alyn SanMiguel
Lectors
Vanessa Bermudez, Olivia Rodriguez
Extraordinary Ministers Juanita Velasquez, Victor Velasquez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY 4:00pm LIFE TEEN MASS
Altar Servers
Laura Lara, Payton Lara
Lector
Nick Barrera
Extraordinary Ministers
Lilis Colling, Maria Reyes
of the Eucharist
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
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,
Chriselda Salazar, Saul Lara, Eric Perez, Jose Oscar Silva,
Virginia Saban, Riley Saban, Jordan Bright, Lorena Rodriguez,
Debbie Brinkley, Phyllis Carter, Liana Rodriguez, Becca Rodriguez, Lilly Budd,
Marcus Hernandez, Marty Montemayor,
LeeAnn & Family, Candalaria Ortiz, Julie Gold-Anderson,
Renee Caliva Gold, Jackie Dulin, Oscar Trejo, Eloy Martinez,
Velma Araujo, Frances Jew, Lydia Martinez, Delores Garcia,
Karen Vasquez & Family, Lina Padron, Bill Morgan, Marcey
Salinas, Rolando Gutrierrez, LeAnn Strength, Angela Rubio,
Chris Salazar, Brett Morris, Carlos Rodriguez, Sherri Elder,
Thomas Pettus, Karen Korn, Anthony Melancon, Sharon
Darden, Karen Bounds, Mary & Wayne Boatman, Helen Hoang,
Madison Wilson
Continue to Pray for Clarence Lewis, Sonny Shepherd,
Randy Hanks, Clarence Clipper, Kay Gold, Red Cornejo,
Nancy Isla Castro, Irlinda, Beatriz Gamboa, Kathryn Coleman,
Marita Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Janet Lodge, Lois Johnston,
Joe Funda, Minnie Lopez, Baby Gavin Binkley, Deacon Merce
Leal, Charlotte Boudreaux, Marcos Vasquez, Margarita Klock,
John & Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben
Munoz, Diana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin,
Geraldine Christensen, Teresa Eidt, Barry Armstrong and those
requesting prayer via our web site.
Repose of the Soul of Maximiliano Arreola and Felipe
Pesina Jr.
Our Sympathy to Alma Sepulveda and family on the
loss of her father, Maximiliano, and Felipe Pesina and
family on the loss of his son, Felipe Jr.
Remember Our Shut-Ins 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.
Justice & Peace Mtg. Monday @ 7pm in
Rosary Hall. If you would like to be a part of
our Christmas Outreach please join us.
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Knights of Columbus
Nov. 9th - Please join us in praying the Holy Rosary,
asking for our Blessed Mother’s intercession for the
unborn, elderly, disabled, sick and all special intentions
in St. Joseph’s Chapel @ 6:30pm.
If you have any questions about KC events, please contact
Jaime @ 832-339-8849 or [email protected].
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.
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Anniversary Jubilee 2015
50th Anniversary Mass Sun. Dec. 20th @ 3pm
Deadline to register Nov. 15th
The date of your wedding MUST be a Catholic Church
Ceremony, (Not Civil). If you ;had your marriage Validated
(Blessed), you must use this date as your wedding date.
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the silver
and golden wedding anniversaries at the Co-Cathedral of the
Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston, TX 77002. You
must register on-line @ www.familylifeministryhouston.org If
you have trouble registering, please call the office.
FREE! ESL Classes
We have resumed our ESL classes. The classes are held on
Tues. & Thurs. mornings 9:30-11am and Thurs. evenings 78:30pm. If you know someone who might be interested, please
give them the above information. There are no
qualifications
necessary. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact the office.
CLASES DE INGLES—GRATIS
Reanudamos las clases de Ingles. Seran los dias
Martes y
Jueves de 9:30 am - 11 am y los jueves de 7 pm - 8:30
pm. Si conoce a alguien que este interesado favor de
dales la informacion . No hay ningun requisite necesario. Todos son bienvenidos. Si tiene alguna pregunta o
necesita una informacion adicional, por favor contacte la oficina.
Citizenship Classes
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday 9:00 -11:00am
Clases de Ciudadania
Martes 7:00 - 8:30pm
Jueves 7:00 - 8:30pm
Samaritan Corner
Bereavement Support
The Bereavement C.A.R.E. Team (Caring and
Reaching Out to Each Other) is currently
hosting a six week bereavement support group for anyone
grieving the loss of a loved one through death or
permanent separation. The sessions will meet for six
consecutive Saturday mornings from 9-10:30am in the
Parish Hall Conference Room, beginning Sat. Nov. 7th.
This week our topic will be “Denial and the Funeral ”.
For information please contact Nelda Shealy @ 281-471-6536.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9;
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
Tuesday:
Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19;
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday:
Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135,
175; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37,
42-43; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday:
Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11;
Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Appreciation Dinner
Tonight @ 7pm, Rosary Hall
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Live Auction & Dinner
Sat. February 6th @ 6pm
Any comments or suggestions concerning the bazaar,
contact Karl @ [email protected]
Bible Study Classes
Classes this week ...
Sunday Morning Bible Study with Deacon Stan & Tracy
Avallone will follow the CCE schedule. The program they use is
called “Bringing Faith Home”. (Fall CCE Schedule @ 8:45am &
11:15am).No class this weekend.
Bible Study ~ “The Bible Timeline” classes will be held on
Sun. @ 5:15pm or on Wed. @9:30am. This study goes deep
into each period of Salvation history and teaches about major
people, places and events of the Bible and shows how together
they form the foundation of our Catholic faith.
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.
Students are welcome to begin classes at any time during the
year.
RCIA classes are held on Thursday evenings @ 6:45pm.
Our topic this week will be “Questions of History”.
For additional information about the Bible Study Classes or
the RCIA program, call the office or email Tracy @
[email protected].
Mercy: A Glimpse into
the Heart of God…
In keeping with Pope Francis’ proclaimed
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, we are invited to gaze upon Jesus Christ, the face of
the Father’s Mercy. Please join us and other women from
our diocese at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center the
weekend of Dec. 4-6th. For more information contact Parish
Team Leaders Victoria Swenson(281-991-4780) or Deborah
Palumbo (281-380-0994) Or Eva Pulido (713-562-1536) or
call the
Retreat Center @713-464-0211.Online
registration@:www.passionist.orgHolyname.Transportation/
carpooling available.
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
CCE Service Project information listed below.
Questions contact Jessica Jaramillo @281-5155429.
Class Tonight @ 5:15pm
“Trivia Night”
Yankee Candle Fundraiser
See EDGE students or come by the
office to place your order.
Renee Cortez 832-283-8758
Jr. High/High School Sacraments
Sacrament Class Today
Deacon Stan~281-507-2253
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Year of Mercy
St. Mary’s Service Project
CCE, EDGE, and Life Teen are teaming up for a Service
Project. Over the next several weeks CCE will be collecting
the following items:
♦ Granola bars
♦ Peanut butter or cheese crackers
♦ Fruit snacks
♦ Chewing gum
♦ Peppermint breath mints
♦ Travel size hand lotion
♦ Individual tissue packs
♦ Snack size candy bars
♦ Canned goods
Everything collected with the exception of the canned goods
will be made into care packages and distributed in local hospital waiting rooms. The canned goods will be distributed to
the families the parish adopts for the Christmas Giving Tree.
We will also be accepting donations (Until Nov. 8th) in the
office during regular business hours. If you have any questions please contact the CCE Office.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am
Store Closed Thurs. & Sun.
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us: “I want you to observe that this
poor widow contributed more than all the others who donated to
the treasury. They gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave
from her want, all that she had to live on.”
Ask yourself “Am I only giving from my surplus wealth?”
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Mass Today @ 4PM
Class Tonight @ 5:15pm.
“The Battlefield”
Parental Notice
This week at Life Night we discussed the areas of
our life that are open to spiritual battle. We
challenged our teenagers to reflect on areas where
they are weak and need to fortify their spiritual
defenses. Your son or daughter wrote a “battle
plan” that examined these areas and then he or
she made resolutions for how to respond with
prayer ad action. Take time to reflect on your own
life and areas where you find spiritual attack most
prevalent. How can you combat these areas?
Spend a few minutes reflecting on your own faith;
the greatest example that a teenager can have of
our Catholic faith comes from you.
Confirmation pictures are in…
Confirmation Class 2016
Classes Start Dec. 9th 6-7pm
Turkey Dinner Sun., Nov. 15th
Tickets $10.00 each
Tickets on sale today after all
Masses out on the plaza.
If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact Shari Davis @ 281