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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
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 9, 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
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday Oct. 8:
6:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 9:
7:30am
10:00am
12:30pm
4:00pm
Tuesday, Oct. 11:
12:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 12:
8:30am
Thursday, Oct. 13:
8:30am
Friday, Oct. 14:
8:30am
Saturday Oct. 15:
6:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 16:
7:30am
10:00am
12:30pm
4:00pm
October 1 & 2, 2016
Weekly Goal
$12,000.00
Regular Collection $ 9,665.00
Charlotte Boudreaux†
By:Rosie Merdian
People of the Parish
Sonny Shepherd†
By:Schaider Family
Celestina† & Roberto† Lopez
By:Sigala Family
Eric Raymundo†
By:Angelica Cantu
Emil Schaider†
By:Rick & Leslie Guzman
James Lopez†
By:Delfina Lopez
Cliff Westbeld Sr.†
By:Family
Rev. Kenneth E. Mikulik
Elizabeth Bugg†
By:Kempf Family
Sinforosa Dapitan†
By:Marden Distefano
Roberta Toppin†
By:Rick & Leslie Guzman
People of the Parish
Fr. Don Schwarting†
By:Richard & Shari Davis
Come Pray With Us...
Monday, October 10th - 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 @ 7:00pm.
♦
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Knights of Columbus
Council 5232
Marcus Vasquez Fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 15th
Las Hadas Parking Lot
Starting @ 11am
Chicken Plates $10.00
To join the Knights, please contact our
Grand Knight Marcus @ 832-4554358 or one of our members.
“God is at Work Here”
Loan Balance
Principle Balance
Monthly Payment
Donations (September)
$85,221.18
$ 8,000.00
$ 2,296.00
God’s blessings to each of you for your generosity!!!
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Parish Goal 2016 $52,000.00
Total Amount Pledged $52,661.26
Total Amount Paid $46,533.76 (89.49%)
Total # of Participant 152
“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”
If you have not already offered your pledge in
this year’s Diocesan Services Fund, please do so today. DSF 2016 is focused on His Mercy endures forever, in which your gifts will benefit the Archdiocesan
ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our
brothers and
sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston
-Houston. Through your generous support of DSF, we
bring Christ’s comfort and care to the many pressing
needs that cannot be addressed individually or by one
parish alone.
Our parish goal for 2016 is $52,000. With every
parish family’s full participation, we will surely exceed
this amount and do our share to help so many in need,
advancing the work of the church in our community. For
those of you who have already responded with a gift,
please accept our sincere gratitude.
To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf.
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. We will be meeting every Saturday @
9:30am in the Conf. Rm. The topic this week will be Denial
& the Funeral.
If you are in need of someone to talk to about the next
sessions, in the fall, please contact Nelda Shealy @ 281471-6536.
The Gabriel Project is designed to help women
and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy.
If you are in need of assistance or know
someone who is, please contact Belinda @
713-805-4961 or the Church Office.
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Dear parish family,
28 Sunday C
WE had fantastic bazaar last week! We were blessed with a nice weather but most of all blessed with your
love and support. We had a good turnout and thank you all for coming out last Sunday to participate and support our
parish family bazaar. It was a success! At the point of this writing, we don’t have yet the final figure (Please refer to
initial reports in the other page of this bulletin). Whatever get financially out of the bazaar, big or small, is already a
big win. It is additional income for the parish building fund (Rosary Hall debt payments). Again, thank you so much all
volunteers, parish workers, so many of them to name which made the bazaar possible.
Our deep gratitude to the big donors, those who pitched in to cover the raffle prizes; and several other
monetary gift donors, their donations as always made the difference for the Bazaar and thanks to the booth
sponsors. Our special thanks to the Bazaar Chairman, Karl Paulissen and Committee, especially Peggy & Cheryl for
running preparations for the Bazaar. Al Pena and the Knights of Columbus and a host of people involved, just too
many to mention that we are so grateful. It was a concerted effort; obviously we can’t do any without your help.
CONGRATULATIONS to all raffle winners (see in other page). And Congratulation to the BIGGEST
WINNER, St. Mary’s parish church – we had family outdoor fun, and the church got its much needed fund. So let’s
congratulate ourselves.
Above all, we thank the Lord God who is the source of all the blessings. Our Lord blessed us through the
graces He showered on people, who in turn share their gifts to the parish community.
The gospel reading this Sunday centered on gratitude. The leper with the grateful heart is an example to us
all, because he got full benefit, both spiritual and physical healing, from his encounter with Jesus. The other nine
failing to show any gratitude and appreciation to Jesus, missed the great riches of spiritual healing and inner joy that
come only from the divine healer—Jesus. Of the ten lepers only one of them was brought closer to God through his
illness and recovery.
The real worth of our love for God flows from our ability to recognize the countless blessings, great and small,
which come our way daily. Our coming together for the celebration of the Eucharist makes it clear that the giving of
thanks to God is an essential part of our worship and prayer life. The more we thank God for his generosity, the more
we will be open to receive the joy of His blessings. Since the whole of our existence depends entirely on His will we
should not let a day pass without thanking God for all the good things of life that we are likely to take for granted.
Blessings to you and have a good week!
Fr. Tony
Estimada familia parroquial,
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Domingo
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Tuvimos un fantástico bazar la semana pasada! Fuimos bendecidos con un clima agradable, pero sobre todo
bendecidos con su amor y colaboración. Hemos tenido una buena participación y gracias a todos por asistir y apoyar
el bazar de nuestra familia parroquial. ¡Fue un éxito! En el momento de escribir estas líneas, no tenemos aún la cifra
final (por favor refiérase a los informes iniciales en la otra página de este boletín). Sea cual sea la cantidad obtenida
en el bazar, grande o pequeña, ya es una gran victoria. Es un ingreso adicional para el fondo de construcción de la
parroquia (pagos de la deuda Rosary Hall). Una vez más, muchas gracias a todos los voluntarios, trabajadores de la
parroquia, son muchos para
nombrarlos, pero gracias a ellos se hizo posible el bazar.
Nuestro profundo agradecimiento a los grandes donantes, los que dieron una mano para cubrir los premios
de la rifa; y a otros donantes por sus colaboraciones monetarias, sus donaciones como siempre hacen la diferencia
para el bazar y gracias a los patrocinadores de los puestos. Nuestro especial agradecimiento al Presidente del Bazar,
Karl Paulissen y el Comité, especialmente Peggy y Cheryl quienes trabajaron arduamente para el funcionamiento de
los preparativos del bazar. Al Pena y los Caballeros de Colón y una gran cantidad de personas involucradas, son
muchas para mencionarlas, estamos muy agradecidos. Fue un esfuerzo coordinado; obviamente, no se hubiese
realizado sin su ayuda.
Felicidades a todos los ganadores del sorteo (ver lista en otra página). Y felicitación al ganador más grande,
la iglesia parroquial de Santa María - que disfrutamos la diversión familiar al aire libre, y obtuvimos los fondos
necesarios. Así que también nos vamos a felicitar.
Por encima de todo, damos gracias al Señor Dios que es la fuente de todas las bendiciones. Nuestro Señor
nos bendijo a través de las gracias que fluyen en las personas, quienes comparten sus dones con la comunidad
parroquial.
La lectura del Evangelio de este domingo está basada en el agradecimiento. El leproso con el corazón
agradecido es un ejemplo para todos nosotros, porque él consiguió una sanación completa, tanto la curación física y
espiritual, de su encuentro con Jesús. Los otros nueve no mostraron ninguna gratitud y reconocimiento a Jesús, se
perdió la gran riqueza de la curación espiritual y la alegría interior que solo proceden del divino sanador-Jesús. De
los diez leprosos sólo uno de ellos se acercó a Dios a través de su enfermedad y su recuperación.
El verdadero valor de nuestro amor a Diosm brota de nuestra capacidad de reconocer las innumerables
bendiciones, grandes y pequeñas, que se nos presentan a diario. Nuestro encuentro para la celebración de la
Eucaristía deja en claro que la acción de gracias a Dios es una parte esencial de nuestra vida de adoración y oración.
Cuanto más damos gracias a Dios por su generosidad, más vamos a estar receptivos para recibir la alegría de sus
bendiciones. Dado que nuestra existencia depende enteramente de su voluntad no hay que dejar pasar un día sin
agradecer a Dios por todas las cosas buenas de la vida que probablemente las tomamos por concedidas.
Bendiciones para todos y que tengan una buena semana!
P. Tony
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBBER 9, 2016
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
October 15 & 16, 2016
Activities of the Week
Sun. Oct. 9: CCE, EDGE, No Life Teen (On Retreat)
Bible Study Lectio Divina Prayer PH 8:45 Conf. Rm
Bible Study 5:15pm: Matthew: The King and His Kingdom
Mon. Oct. 10: Rosary for Life Chapel 7pm
Clase de Crecimiento Rosary Hall 7pm
Women’s AA 7pm
Tues. Oct. 11: ESL 9:30am, Missing Piece 6:30pm
Altar Society 6:30pm Rosary Hall
Baptism Class ( English) Conf. Rm 7pm
10 am Choir 6:30 Rosary Hall Conf. Rm
Wed. Oct. 12: Bible Study 5:15pm: Matthew:
The King and His Kingdom
Thurs. Oct. 6: RCIA-NewTestament PH Conf. Rm 6:45pm
Spanish Choir Practice 7:30, Church
Fri. Oct. 7: Encuentro Matrimonial Reunion 7pm Rosary Hall
Spanish Prayer Group Chapel 7:30pm
Sat. Oct. 8:Samaritan Bereavement Session #2 9am Conf.Rm
ALTAR FLOWERS
Oct. 8/9:In Loving Memory of Villarreal & Estes Families
By: Hector & Brenda Villarreal
Oct. 22/23:In Honor of Emil & Lucille Schaider’s 68th
Wedding Anniversary By: Family
Oct. 15/16:Open Oct. 29/30:Open
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
Birthday Celebration of Shawn Knox & Kelli Paschal
By:Family
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers
Ana Sofia Brinkley, Joseph Schaefer
Lector
Fred Novak
Commentator
Pat Stanton
Extraordinary Ministers
Alma Brinkley, Walter Hayes
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server
Ben 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
Lector
Jason Woods
Commentator
Linda Patten
Extraordinary Minister
Carolyn O’Neal, Geraldine Leslie
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Server
Sarahi Arrona, Xitlally Gallegos,
Adrian Rodriguez, Jasmine Rodriguez
Lectors
Mercedes & Marcos Arrona
Extraordinary Minister
Victor & Juanita Vleasquez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-4:00pm
Altar Server
Elaine Munoz, Trysten Munoz
Lectors
Debbie Wade
Extraordinary Minister
Kathy Nastally, Debbie Wade
of the Eucharist
Chapel Candle
In Loving Memory of Lee Holland
By:Peggy Holland
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September Altar Duty Assignments
Altar Duty: Gloria Rinche & Arecelia Martinez
Laundry Duty: Gloria Rinche
Hostess: Evarist Coryat & Sharon Martinez
Altar Society Mtg. Tues. Oct. 11 6:30pm
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Bay Area Council of Catholic Women
will hold their monthly meeting Oct. 12th at St. Bernadette
Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX. We
will meet at 9:30 for Social time, followed by a business mtg. at
10am. Theresa Diaz, DRE at St. Mary’s, League City, will be our
guest speaker. Lunch will be provided. A $5. donation is
requested. The 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. For
additional information contact Gretchen Mitchell @ 832-6058360; [email protected].
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Upcoming Baptismal Dates Nov. 6, Dec. 4
Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tues. of each month in English
and the 3rd Tues. 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 our 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.
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Upcoming Archdiocesan Meetings
Do you know a couple that is having a challenging
situation in their relationship and need help? We may
be able to coach you as a couple We offer enrichment
sessions, consulting and mentoring for married couples
experiencing some crisis or challenges in their relationship.
For more detailed information please contact the office of
Family Life Ministry @ 713-741-8711.
Parenting Help? The office of Family Life Ministry have
trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese to
provide services to parents who are willing and need help
raising their children. The program is designed to offer
advice, support and formation to parents with common
developmental and behavioral problems in children. For
more information or to register please call 713-741-8730.
Maria Goretti Support Group for those afflicted with any
type of abuse on the third Monday of the month @
Cathedral Centre, 1701 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX. Go
to www.mgoretti.org
Married Couples: Upcoming Marriage Encounter
Weekends available. Register early to reserve a spot.
Contact Brian & Tina Little 281-773-4014 or go online to
houstonme.org.
Retrouvaille: Next rediscovery weekend for marriages in
crisis is Oct. 14, 15, & 16 in Houston, TX. Register@: http://
www.retrouvaille.org
Seperated and Divorced Ministry: Catholic Divorced
Survival, Every fourth Thursday of the month through
October 27. St. Dominic Center, Morkovsky Hall Bldg. Rm
202, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX Register @ https//
archgh.event.com/2016DivSurvival
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
Tim Sumski, Murphy Guillory, Gayle Phillips, Alberto
Rodriguez, Leo Williams, Lee Molina, Gabriella
Mendoza, Judy Irlbeck, Luck Lewallen, Rose Ellen
Pena, Sherry Paschal, Baby Lucas Riley, Gary Tandy, Joseph
Morgan, Pedro Sanchez, Brittani Espinoza, Earnie Espinoza,
Monica Lesenski, Ana Baez, Ron Balsam, Marybeth Hays,
David Copous, Daniel Vasquez, Martin Muetzel, Bill Patty, Jared
H., Faith A., Lloyd Wells, Pedro B. Sanchez, Gloria Pena, Baine
Salinas, Jim
Hannah, Jimmy Hannah, Maricela Garcia, Giovanni Cantu, Daniel Vasquez, Jennifer Wade, Craig Wade, Pat
Riley, Jordan Binkley, David Gonzalez, Jennifer Minor, Karen
Bounds, Kim Mobbs, Marcey Salinas, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Tami Sills, H.C. Wade, Lee Ann & Family, Dianne Lemons, Paula
Lambright, Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Cindy & Dave Schmitz, Susan Thompson, Ruth Christian, Jerry
Vidos, Evelyn Vidos, Laura Lewis Rocchino, Micah Nelson, Candelaria Ortiz, Edward Salinas, Nell Martin, Jane Middleton, Evan
Deleon, Mario Munoz, Marilyn James, Brian James, Lois, Angela Catlun, Teen Grigory, Donna Henson, Lisa Singer, John,
Amanda and Baby Serena Simon, Carolyn Sendi, Patsy Boone
Continue to Pray for Jane Shipp, Emperatriz Ramos, 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, 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.
Repose of the Soul of Qurico Castro and Romulo Castro
Our Sympathy to Fr. Tony and family on the loss of his
uncles Qurico and Romulo
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.
Encuentro Martimonial Mundial
Los invita a vivir un Fin de Seman
Conoce como puedes vivir mas intima y profundamente tu relacion. AQuieres recuperar la relacion con tu
esposo (a)cunado eran novios. 281-948-8690, 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.
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.
OCTOBER 9, 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. This
week’s topic will be The New Testament and the
Gospels. For information about the RCIA program,
call the office or email Tracy, [email protected].
Free ESL & Citizenship 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.
Citizenship classes will be on Tuesday evenings 78:30pm. We must have a minimum of five people sign
up for these classes in order to have the class. If you
are interested or know of someone who is, please call
the office. All classes will be held in Rosary Hall.
St. Joseph’s Chapel Holy Hour...
Need someone to fill Holy Hour on Wednesday 1-2pm.
We are in need of people willing to sub in the chapel on
an as needed basis. Please contact the office as soon as
possible if you are able to help.
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.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
TWENTY-EIGHTH 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 - 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]
St. Hyacinth Women’s ACTS Retreat
Registration is open for the Nov. 17-20, 2016 ACTS
Retreats - Strengthen your faith and community, one
church at a time, one person at a time. For
information or to register, contact Terry @ 281-8274232 or [email protected].
Monday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1;
Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday:
Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48;
Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54
Friday:
Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13;
Lk 12:1-7
Saturday:
Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12
Sunday:
Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2;
Lk 18:1-8
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 today’s Gospel we hear that only one of those healed
returned to glorify God and to give thanks to God. It is
true, that when we have a grateful heart we know that everything is a gift from God.
Togive thanks for all that God has given to you, have you
considered answering the call to help serve the poor by
joining the society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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.
Quinceaneras @ St. Mary’s
If you are interested in having a Quinceanera in
2017, you must come to an informational meeting
on Wednesday, November 5th @ 7pm. Please call
the office to sign up if you plan to attend.
Free Babysitting Available...
During 10 am Mass every Sunday
St. Mary’s Parish Hall Rm #2
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Fall is a beautiful season full of color and crisp
fresh air. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend is like autumn because it’s a
weekend full of fresh air, new beginnings and a
time to rejoice in the beauty of your marriage
and family. It’s a great time to rekindle
communication and enjoy a weekend away.
Dates for the last Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend
in 2016 are Nov. 4-6th. Contact Brian & Tina Little @ 281
-773-4014 or go online to houstonme.org.
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE
St. Hyacinth Catholic Church
Sat. Oct. 15 , at 12 Noon
Parking Lot at Center St., Deer Park
GRATITUDE
Surely we can all recall at least a few days in
our lives when things were going so well that
nothing could put us in a bad mood. Maybe it
was the day a very special person asked us to
the senior prom, or perhaps it was our wedding
day. Maybe it was the day we learned that we
were expecting a long-awaited child, or the day
we got an overdue promotion. There was elation
in our hearts and lightness in our step, an
extraordinary vitality throughout the day. We
probably got on the phone right away to tell at
least a few key people about our good fortune.
This is surely how Naaman and the leper
must have felt when they were rid of their
terrible diseases. They were hard-pressed to
contain their gratitude, and although they were
both unfamiliar with the customs of a foreign
land, they had the good manners to thank the
people responsible for their cures.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Every Week @ 10a.m. Mass
Just a reminder...Our Children’s Liturgy of the
Word is held each Sunday, during the 10am Mass
so that our young parishioners may be able to
understand the Gospel and participate in the
Eucharistic celebration at their own level. The
program follows our CCE schedule. This program is
designed for children from K–3rd grade. (Please
note that this DOES NOT replace your child’s
CCE requirements). For more info. or to sign-up
to be a volunteer, please contact the office or
Angie Tercero @ 713-826-0633.
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CCE Registration in Office
CCE 1st Communion Deadline Oct. 9th
Parent Bible Study & Prayer Group Sunday’s
@ 8:45am(Will follow CCE Schedule)
Life Teen Mass 4pm
No Class Today…
Need Bazaar Booth Volunteers
CAT Springs Retreat
This Weekend
Jr. High Youth Program
(6, 7 & 8th Grade)
Class Today 5pm
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Sacrament Classes available for
Bible Study
Every Wed. Rm 3 @ 7pm
Quinceaneras @ St. Mary’s
If you are interested in having a Quinceanera in
Jr. High & High School Students who need 2017, you must come to an informational meeting
baptism and /or First Communion. If your child on Wednesday, November 5th @ 7pm. Call the
should be in this class, please contact Deacon Stan office to register for the informational mtg.
@ 281-507-2253.
EDGE Info. contact Renee @ 832-220-3802
Info. contact Shari @ 281-470-6066