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 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 25, 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. & 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 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 25, 2015 “God is at Work Here” Loan Balance Principle Balance Monthly Payment Donations this Week Tues. Jan. 27: 12:00pm Wed. Jan. 28: 8:30pm 6:30pm Thurs. Jan. 29: 8:30am Fri. Jan. 30: 8:30am Sat. Jan. 31: 6:00pm Sun. Feb. 1: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm $ 259,250.43 $ 8,000.00 $ 460.00 Special Intention Kay Broussard God’s blessings to each of you for your continual support in helping to reduce our parish debt. No Mass (Fr. Tony Out of Town) In Thanksgiving DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND In Honor of the Blessed Mother Ruben Anonuevo† By:Mr. & Mrs. Armando Federico Mamie Juarez† By:Clarence & Mamie Clipper Juan Benitez† By:Twomey Family Peter Griffiths† By:Richard & Barbara Florance People of the Parish Ed Wolf† By:Heasty Family Parish Goal $49,000.00 Total Amount Pledged $56,269.03 Total Amount Paid $55,056.25(112.36%) Total # of Participants 180 “You will be enriched in every way for Great Generosity”. A very special thank you to everyone who donated to our 2014 DSF Fund. Through your generosity we were able to reach our goal. However, anything paid over our goal amount will be returned to our parish and put into our general operating funds. Wednesday Mass Schedule Change Please Note: Due to the change in the Mass schedule for Wednesday evenings, we will have to reschedule any Masses intentions that may have already been set for those Masses. Please call the office to reschedule your intention by Friday, January 30th. Starting February 1st our 6:30pm Mass will only be held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Knights of Columbus Brisket Sale January 17 & 18, 2015 Weekly Goal $12,000.00 Sunday Collection $ 8,487.00 St. Monica’s Society Presents… Valentine Daddy-Daughter Dance Friday, February 6th, 6:30-9:00pm All Ages Welcome!!! Tickets Available After Masses Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 Tickets: Dad & Daughter $15.00 Dad & Daughter’s (Family) $20.00 Refreshments, Music, Souvenirs Our ministry is designed to provide fellowship and support to mothers with children still at home, as well as service to the parish. For tickets or additional information contact Angie Tercero @ 713-826-0633. Youth Forum Night This Monday “Can Christ help me even if I already ‘messed up’?” “What is my purpose for being here?” Open Discussion ~ Mon. Jan.26th 6:30-8 pm Parish Hall Info. call Sharon @281-451-9593 (Missing Peace) Need to decide what to serve at your Super Bowl Party??? Order a brisket from the Knights … Whole Brisket $60. ~ Half Brisket $35. Arnold Isbell@281-924-7954 or [email protected] Parishioner Updates ~ 2014 Tax Statements Please note: In order to receive credit for donations you must be registered in our parish. Tax statements will only be sent to individuals who have donated $250. or more throughout the year. If you have donated a lesser amount, you can receive a statement by calling the office. If you have changed your address, phone number or marital status, please contact the parish office as soon as possible. If we do not have the correct contact information, it will cause a delay in receiving your tax donation letter in January. The following items are not tax deductible. Mass stipends, purchase of raffle tickets, items purchased at the Bazaar; silent auction, live auction, tickets for games etc. If you have any question, please contact the office. 2 Dear parish family, 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time B Christ calls us to reach those who are in need, to bless them and serve them in whatever capacity we can as baptized Christians. But surely many of us have individual constraints of fully doing so because varying circumstances like work and other mundane responsibilities. Yet by contributing to church and other charities we actually fulfill in part this Christian duty. Our Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) is one clear avenue for us to reach out to others in a big way. There are thousands of people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston because of the compassion and generosity of people who contributes or participates yearly to the DSF. Our 2015 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) begins next weekend in every parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. And 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 call of a generous heart and to Be Rich in Good Works… Ready to Share through your participation in this year’s Diocesan Services Fund. Pray about your DSF 2015 commitment, then complete the enclosed pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope provided or bring it Mass next weekend. If you prefer, you may go online at www.argh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services. There are actually more than 60 ministries and services that rely solely on this annual fund. If you wish you can also “personalize” your DSF contribution by indicating which specific ministry among 60 ministries that your contribution you would like to go. Like for example, indicate San Jose Clinic, or Seminary, or Youth program, Vocations, Campus Ministry, Education, etc… You can go to Archdiocese website and look for DSF then click program or ministries supported. The average annual budget to run these various archdiocesan programs, ministries and services cost about 15 million. Thus each parish has a goal to contribute that the archdiocese can meet the budget. Our parish goal this year is $ 49,000.00. I am happy to report that last year we met our goal. Thank you so much. With your compassion and generosity, we can be sure to meet our goal again. Blessings to you and have a good week! Querida familia parroquial, Fr. Tony 3º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario B Cristo nos llama a llegar a aquellos que están en necesidad, para bendecirlos y servirlos en cualquier función que podamos como cristianos bautizados. Seguro que muchos de nosotros tenemos limitaciones individuales de cumplir plenamente a este llamado por las circunstancias como el trabajo y otras responsabilidades varias de la vida. Sin embargo, al contribuir a la iglesia y otras organizaciones de caridad realmente cumplimos en parte este deber cristiano. Nuestro Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos (DSF) es una vía clara para nosotros a llegar a los demás de una manera grande. Hay miles de personas que son atendidas por los ministerios de la Arquidiócesis de GalvestonHouston, debido a la compasión y la generosidad de la gente que contribuye o participa anualmente en la DSF. Nuestro Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos (DSF) del 2015 comienza el próximo fin de semana en todas las parroquias para la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston. Y esta semana, todos los feligreses registrados recibirán una carta de nuestro Arzobispo, el Cardenal DiNardo, junto con una tarjeta de compromiso personalizado, que le invita a escuchar el llamado de un corazón generoso de Cristo Ser ricos en buenas obras ...y listos para compartir a través de tu participación en Fondo de Servicios diocesanos de este año. Oremos por su compromiso con DSF 2015, y luego completemos la tarjeta de compromiso y entregarla por correo en el sobre especial previsto o traerlo a Misa el próximo fin de semana. Si lo prefiere, puede ir en línea en www.argh.org/dsf para hacer su donación. Su generosidad le permitirá a nuestra comunidad católica continuar ofreciendo muchos programas y servicios vitales. En realidad, hay más de 60 ministerios y servicios que dependen únicamente de este fondo anual. Si lo desea, también puede "personalizar" su contribución DSF indicando qué ministerio específico entre los 60 ministerios que su contribución que le gustaría aportar. Como por ejemplo, indicar la Clínica San José, o Seminario, o el programa Juventud, Vocaciones, Pastoral Universitaria, Educación, etc.. Usted puede ir al sitio web de la Arquidiócesis y buscar DSF luego haga clic en programa o ministerios apoyados. El presupuesto medio anual para ejecutar estos diversos programas de la Arquidiócesis, los ministerios y los servicios cuestan alrededor de 15 millones. Así, cada parroquia tiene el objetivo de contribuir a que la arquidiócesis pueda cumplir con el presupuesto. Nuestra meta de la parroquia este año es de $ 49,000.00. Me complace informar de que el año pasado logramos nuestro objetivo. Muchas gracias. Con su compasión y generosidad, podemos estar seguros de alcanzar nuestra meta de nuevo. r ¡Bendiciones para ti y que tengas una buena semana! Padre Tony ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 25, 2015 Fiscal Year 2015, Period 1 (07/01/2014) to 6(12/31/0214) Income General Parish- This includes Offertory, Donations and Grant money for work on the Church, Rectory and Office Building 298,869.60 CCE-Children Liturgy-General The Edge Life Teen Samaritan Ministry Altar Society Bazaar 2,477.00 2,696.25 708.00 5,453.00 1,693.08 1,646.48 53,107.31 ___________ Total Income $ 366,650.72 Expenses General Parish-This includes Archdiocese Billings for Cathedraticum Tax and all insurance, pension and loan Clergy and Rectory-includes salaries CCE-Children-includes salaries Adult Education Liturgy- General Liturgy- Music The Edge- includes salaries Life Teen-includes salaries Samaritan Ministry Altar Society Bazaar-17,186.38 less Seed Money-14,034.58 Administration- includes salaries Plant Operations-Includes salaries, utilities 72,899.37 28,368.65 17,222.58 3,158.97 14,371.48 23,278.52 6,262.03 18,055.71 182.69 1,483.53 3,151.80 79,681.33 72,655.87 __________ Total Expense $ 340,772.63 Net Difference $25,878.09 ALTAR SOCIETY Jan. 24/25: In Loving Memory of Benny Bentley By: Maria Gonzalez Altar Flower Dates Available Jan. 31/Feb. 1 Feb. 7/8 April 11/12, 18/19/, 25/26 If you would like to place flowers on the altar for a special occasion or in memory of a loved one please contact the Church office or Carolyn O’Neal @ 832-465-4689 to reserve your date. Church Candle Special Intention Teen Grigory By: Valerie Key Chapel Candle Special Intention Mike & Holly Dennis By: Rosie Molina Council of Catholic Women’s Conference Februrary 28th Info. @www.Houston CWC.com Kroger Community Rewards Program Thank you to everyone who participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program. We recently received a check for $69.95. If you have not yet done so, but would like to become a part of the Kroger rewards program, please go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and register your reward card information. You will need St. Mary’s NPO# (82742) to register. If you have any questions or need our assistance in registering, please contact the office. St. Joseph’s Chapel If you feel God is calling you to spend one hour with Him or you would like to be placed on our substitute list, please contact the office. God’s blessings to each of you for answering “His Call”. 4 ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 25, 2015 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:2Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday:Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday:Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday:Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday:Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday:Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28 Please Pray For Our Troops and … Sharon Darden, Baby Adeline, Baby Hope Frobenius, Gwendolyn Rigsby, Jordon Binkley, Lisa Zepeda, Robert A. Scott, Holly & Mike Dennis, Gracie Juarez, Teen Grigory, Gary & Debbie McFadden, Angelina Sullivan, Daliah Guerrero, Joe Guerrero, Merci Burke, Jordan Bright, Sebastian Arzate, Candalaria Ortiz, Chris Duncan, Mary Ramos, Lynette Roberts, Michelle Burke, Chad Burke, Andre Josef Tallieu, Alia Perez, Genia & Willis Mahaffey, M.L. Mayo, Abraham Flores, Priscilla Lopez, Richard Bricker, Reynaldo Cantu, Arturo Munoz, Thelma Jean, Dianne Lemons, Aurora Martinez Jones, Michelle Dowling, Chad Burke, Mercy Burke, Arnold Alanis, Tex Murphy, Dottie Hurry, Carlos E. Rodriguez, Jennifer Wade, Craig Wade, Rolland Harrison, Lilly Budd, Gloria, Luke Lewallen, Marty Montemayor, Marge Tennyson, Roland Gutierrez, Octavio Salazar, Deborah Esposito, Tracy Salinas, Michelle Burke, Edgar Jovane Cantu, Abel Benitez, Mary Dean, A.J. Saul, Goldie Skaggs, Casazza Family, Red Cornejo, Jeanie DuPont, Juan Palacios, Sean DePaulo Continue to Pray for Beatriz Gamboa, Kathryn Coleman, Lea Katherine Tennyson, Norman & Joanne Hartman, Marita Hooper, Sue Gonzalez, Linda Jaramillo, Janie Cavazos, Janet Lodge, Rose Moreno, Lois Johnston, Joe Funda, Ray Rozelle, Fran Tennyson, Jose Molina, Minnie Lopez, Baby Gavin Binkley, Deacon Merce Leal, Charlotte Boudreaux, Marcos Vasquez, Margarita Klock, John & Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben Munoz, Nell Turk, Diana Ortiz, Ophelia Pinard, Bob & Shirley Davis, Dot Ryan, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Geraldine Christensen, Teresa Eidt, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Emil Schaider, Ann Blair, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House. Repose of the Soul of Donald Gerdes Our Sympathy to Ben Gerdes and family on the loss of his nephew, Donald 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 during regular office hours. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep this list current. BLOOD DRIVE - THANK YOU 31 DONORS Du_ to your willingn_ss to giv_ w_ m_ our go[l !!! MINISTRY SCHEDULE January 31 & February 1, 2015 SATURDAY – 6:00pm Altar Servers D. Vasquez, R. Vasquez Lector T. Avallone Commentator I. Salas Extraordinary Ministers W. Hayes, F. Sanchez of the Eucharist SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Server E. Kappil, R. Kappil Lector N. Broussard Commentator J. Sturm Extraordinary Ministers J. Shipp, K. Shipp of the Eucharist SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server D. Colburn, S. Reyes Lector K. Regan Commentator L.. Patten Extraordinary Ministers G. Leslie, C. O’Neal of the Eucharist SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish) Altar Servers A. Calvillo, M. Hernandez Lectors V. Bermudez, V. Velasquez Extraordinary Ministers J. Velasquez, V. Velasquez of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Servers A. Brinkley Commentator J. Woods Extraordinary Ministers A. Brinkley, J. Lopez of the Eucharist • Knights of Columbus Upcoming… All Parishioners Welcome February 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 every 2nd Monday of the month in St. Joseph’s Chapel @ 6:30pm. If you have any questions about any of the above information, please contact Jaime Vasquez @ 832-3398849 or [email protected]. Life After Loss Support Group St. Joseph’s in Baytown (1907 Carolina St.) will be hosting a bereavement support group on Saturday mornings @ 9:30am for the next five weeks. When we lose a loved one by death or permanent separation, we are wounded. Just as a wound heals, we too need to heal from within. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one through death or permanent separation this group may be a safe haven for you where you can feel free to share feelings, fears and hope with others who are also grieving a loss. For further information, contact Susan Wolff @713-542-8951. 5 ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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. Classes are Wednesday @ 6:45pm in the Parish Hall Conference Rm. For additional information, please call the office or email Tracy @ [email protected]. Join Us… Sunday Morning Bible Study with Deacon Stan & Tracy Avallone. The program we are using is called “Bringing Faith Home”. It is designed to help parents in teaching and explaining their faith to their children. Please consider joining us over in the Rosary Hall Conference Room while your children are in CCE on Sunday mornings (CCE Schedule @ 8:45am & 11). Everyone is welcome. If you need any additional information please contact Deacon Stan @ 281-507-2253. Bible Study...If you want a better understanding of our faith and a deeper relationship with God; then, you are invited to join us for a Bible Study called The Bible Timeline beginning February 8th @ 5:15pm in the Rosary Hall conference room. If that time does not work for you can come Wednesday mornings @ 9:15 in the conference room next to the church office. This Bible study will go deep into each period of Salvation history and you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how together they form the foundation of our Catholic faith. We are requesting $40. per person to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available. Please email [email protected] so that materials can be ordered for you. 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 pequeños y grandes todos los viernes de 7:15-9:00p.m en la capilla de San Jose. Les invitamos a participar con nosotros con un Servicio de Comunion cada primer viernes del mes. Gracias por escuchar el llamado de Dios! Dios te bendiga! JANUARY 25, 2015 Activities of the Week Sun. Jan. 25: Mon. Jan. 26: Tues. Jan. 27: Wed. Jan.28: Thurs. Jan. 29: Fri. Jan. 30: CCE, EDGE, Life Teen, Bible Study 5pm Forgiveness Study 5pm Missing Piece Parish Hall 6:30pm Clases de Crecimiento 7pm ESL 9:30am RCIA 6:45pm ESL 9:30am Spanish Choir Practice 7pm Spanish Prayer Group 7:15pm Adult Confirmation Class Starting Sunday, April 12th 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 Rosary Hall Conference Room. Due to the limited sessions, you will not be able to sign up late. The deadline will be Friday, April 10th @ 4pm. Please contact Deacon Hector @ 281-382-8672 or come by the Church office to register. Upcoming Baptismal Dates Feb. 1st, March 1st, April 12th Our regularly scheduled baptism classes are on the 2nd Tuesday of each the month in English and 3rd Tuesday of each month in Spanish @ 7pm. Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the 10am and 12:30pm Masses. To register please call the office. FREE! ESL Classes Tell Your Friends… Everyone Welcome We will resume our ESL classes on Tuesday & Thursday morning starting Thursday, January 15th. We will not be able to have evening classes this semester due to the coordinators work schedule. For additional information please contact the office. CLASES GRATIS DE INGLES AVISALE A TUS AMIGOS… TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS Hemos reanudado nuestras clases de inglés los martes y jueves por la mañana a las 9:30am cada semana. Las clases continuarán hasta el mes de febrero. No vamos a tener clases nocturnas este semestre debido al horario de trabajo de los coordinadores. Para obtener información adicional, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina. FAMILY INFLUENCE Disorder in the society is the result of disorder in the family. —St. Angela Merici 6 Classes Today 8:45am & 11:15am CCE questions contact Jessica @ 281-515-5429 or [email protected]. Life Teen Mass 4pm Class Today 5pm “Mass Fitness” Confirmation Sept. 20th @ St. Mary’s Archdiocesan Jr. High Youth Rally Sat. Feb. 21st St. Helen’s Pearland Registration $40.00 by January 26th Class Tonight 5:15pm Contact Renee Cortez @ 832-283-8758 Sacraments Class 2pm Info. Contact Deacon Stan Avallone 281-507-2253 Confirmation Parent & Candidate meeting Jan. 25th @2:30pm in Room #5. If you think your child is eligible and you haven’t been notified via mail, please call the office and speak with Jessica. Can You Help??? We are collecting blankets and jackets for the homeless shelters in the area through the month of January. Please bring any donations to Life Teen or the office. Contact Shari Davis @ 281-471-6066 if you have any questions about our Life Teen Program.
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