January 10, 2016 - St. Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene
Catholic Church
Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
JANUARY 10, 2016 — THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338
Office: (281) 446-8211 Fax: (281) 446-8213
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.
Website: www.st-mm.com
Weekend Mass
English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth)
Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M.
Domingo: 1:00 P.M.
Weekday Mass
Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English)
Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español)
1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.
1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M.
Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.
Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.)
Sacrament of Baptism:
Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the
parish office two months prior to the desired month of
baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene
must contact the office at least six months prior to their
desired wedding date. Please contact the office for more
information.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to
receive sacramental anointing of the sick.
Sacramento del Bautismo:
Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar
a la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del
bautismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el
tiempo de Adviento.
Sacramento del Matrimonio:
Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena
deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses
antes de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor
llamen a la oficina para mayor información.
Unción de los Enfermos:
Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido
desea ser ungido.
Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P.
Deacons: Nick Caruso & James Meshell
Weekly Message
Today, we celebrate the feast of the baptism of Jesus by John in the river Jordan. This feast brings to
an end the short but joyful season of Christmas and marks the beginning of the Church’s Ordinary
Time. I truly enjoyed the Christmas season in the parish this year. The Christmas Cantata set off a
beautiful tone for the season. Thanks to the choir, the musicians, instrumentalists and our choir director for a job well done! Our children who acted out the Christmas story according to the gospel of Luke
were awesome at the 4PM Christmas Vigil Mass! We had a great turnout of parishioners and visitors
for the season. Thank God for the safety of everyone who visited their loved ones.
The baptism of Jesus launched him into his public ministry. In the same vein, the Church invites us to
begin the Ordinary Time of the Liturgical Year today with the zeal of Christ. Does Jesus need baptism? The baptism of
John is for repentance. If Jesus is sinless and does not need repentance, why did he get baptized? John the Baptist did
not feel that Jesus needed his baptism, as attested to by the scriptures, Matthew 3:13-14. However, Jesus received baptism from John so as to fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15). Through his baptism, Jesus enters into our world,
identifying with our sinfulness so that he can redeem us. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus dispels the darkness of sin, including the sin of our forefathers, known as original sin. We will use the occasion of today’s feast to reflect more on the sacrament of Baptism.
Before He ascended into heaven, Jesus commanded the disciples to go out and baptize all those who listen to them and
believe in the gospel (Matthew 28:18-20). By this, Jesus makes Baptism the sacrament that is the fundamental gateway to salvation. This sacrament is the ordinary way for people to enter into the mercy of God and be saved. The person who believes and is baptized receives mercy and then becomes a child of God, an heir to the kingdom. Baptism is
necessary for salvation for those to whom the gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking
for this sacrament. The Catholic Catechism says: “By Baptism all sins are forgiven, original sin and all personal sins, as
well as all punishment for sin. In those who have been reborn, nothing remains that would impede their entry into the
Kingdom of God, neither Adam’s sin, nor personal sin, nor the consequences of sin, the gravest of which is separation
from God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1263).
At the Baptism of Jesus, we experience another epiphany when God revealed his person to humanity. We read in the
scriptures how the heavens opened at the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended and the voice of the Father was
heard saying of Jesus: “You are my Son, the Beloved; my favor rests on you” (Luke 3:22; Mathew 3:16-17). This is the
revelation of God as Trinity. It is in this Trinitarian formula that Christians are baptized today. The Most Holy Trinity
plants the seed of grace in the heart of the baptized so that the person has faith in God, hope in God and loves God. The
person is also empowered to live and act under the promptings of the Holy Spirit and thus grow in goodness.
Through the grace of baptism, the Christian becomes a living stone that is being built into a spiritual house for God, to
be a holy priesthood. In baptism, we share in the common priesthood of all believers. We participate also in the kingly
and prophetic ministry of Christ. The baptized therefore works in communion with other Christians to bring about the
Kingdom of God on Earth. Having received this sacrament of grace ourselves, every parent is called by the Church to
share this gift of grace with their children, even infants. Therefore, infant baptism is actively encouraged by the
Church. Preparation for the baptism of infants is often a time when parents deepen their faith in God.
Our parish has an excellent program for preparing parents for the baptism of their infants. We also have a wonderful
instructional program that prepares children over seven (7) years old for the reception of baptism and other sacraments of initiation. If you know someone who has not yet been baptized, you will do the person a lot of good by inviting them to church and urging them to call the church office to begin the preparation journey that will lead to their
receiving baptism and other sacraments of initiation for adults.
I wish you a very blessed 2016!!
—Fr. Felix
Catholic Daughters Membership
CDA Court of the Cross #2374 is beginning its New
Year by extending an invitation to women who might
be interested in joining the Catholic Daughters here at St.
Mary Magdalene. Our first meeting of 2016 will be held on
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hall. Fellowship will
begin at 6:30 P.M., followed by our general meeting at
7:00 P.M.
Please contact Virginia Eckert for any questions regarding the
CDA Court of the Cross #2374 at (713) 823-8951.
Word of Life
“[Jesus] showed us the self-sacrificial nature of
love when he laid down His life for us, and we are called
to follow in his footsteps. We are called to be his hands
and feet, caring for and loving others.”
— USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program Prayer and Program Guide
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Time & Talent Ministries
Welcome, new parishioners!
¡Bienvenidos Nuevos Parroquianos!
(November and December / Noviembre y Diciembre 2015)
Felipe & Karla Alas Rivas; Felipe de Jesus & Silvia Almazan; Mark & Daniela Andrado; Maria & Silvano Aportela; Mario
Barcenas; Antonio & Esperanza Blanco; Carissa Bull; Manuel & Estella Chavez; Hillary & Jane Ezennaya; Odilan &
Miladys Felipe; Terry, Sr. & Michelle Frazier; Michael & Deirdre Giampietro; Michelle & George Griffin; Mary Harman;
James, Jr. & Marisol Hastings; Ray & Marilyn Hernandez; Frank & Cindy Hughes; Deramus Joe; Roy Jones; Francisco
Lara & Yessenia Velasquez; Michelle Lomeli; Felipe & Maria Lopez; Teresa Lumbreraz; Grace Mbagwu; Angela Mencias;
Robert Pepe; Cindy Ramirez; Ronald Riojas & Andrea McGinnis; Ruben Salazar & Norma Castillo;
Dominique & Christina Ste. Marie; John Watz
MASS / LITURGY
ART & ENVIRONMENT
Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416
June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555
ORGANIZATIONS
KEENAGERS (60+)
Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103
ALTAR GUILD
Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670
YOUNG AT HEART (50+)
SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP
Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508
ALTAR SERVERS
Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876
Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812
RED HAT SOCIETY
Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357
Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257
Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 6878
Greg Forestieri - (281) 441-2711
INSTITUTED ACOLYTE
Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY
Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549
Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735
LECTORS
Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534
Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD
Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575
Ericka Gonzalez (Esp.) - (281) 731-6050
MUSIC MINISTRY
Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211
Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674
DEVOTIONS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Gilbert & Linda Alfaro (281) 852-4573
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 4TH
Phil Ardoin - (281) 852-8773
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
Chief Counselor
Alejandro Aramburu - (713) 966-0547
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951
MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO
Julio & Cristina Romero - (832) 488-3367
FAITH FORMATION
ADULT FAITH FORMATION,
BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA),
INFANT BAPTISM, ADULT
CONFIRMATION, RETREATS
Ivana Meshell - (281) 446-8211
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Geneva Green - (832) 758-6475
Kay Huggins - (409) 656-6587
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Mike Smith - (281) 446-8211
DIVINE MERCY
Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837
JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO
Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652
LEGION OF MARY
Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631
Maribel Subias (Esp.) - (832) 444-7211
SCHOOL MINISTRIES
SCHOOL BOARD
Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
Eduardo Farfán - (708) 945-2579
Sub-Coord.: German Pereira - (281) 703-2418
HEARTS AFIRE
Cynthia Meneses - (832) 492-1742
STEWARDSHIP
Tom Kleypas - (281) 852-7937
MINISTERIO HISPANO
FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS,
SACRAMENTOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y
COMUNIÓN, EL PROCESO DE RICA,
PATROCINADORES DE MATRIMONIO,
BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS DE 0-6 AÑOS,
QUINCEAÑERAS
Vickie Cortez - (281) 446-2933
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SOCIAL SERVICES
Wanda Conley - (281) 540-1907
PRISON MINISTRY
Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493
HOSPITAL MINISTRY
Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Marvin Corbitt - (281) 852-3111
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343
([email protected])
BLOOD DRIVE
Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044
NURSING HOME MINISTRY
Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home
Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
Darril B. - (281) 852-4230
Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217
Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881
Susan G. - (281) 813-0575
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743
([email protected])
PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY
Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508
HOME AGAIN MINISTRY
(FURNITURE BANK/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS)
Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611
Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112
Tammy Broussard - (832) 777-1878
OTHERS
NURSERY
Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211
FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072
Neha Delphin - (713) 927-8239
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072
FINANCE COUNCIL
Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549
SECURITY TEAM
P.3
John Garza - (832) 875-1377
CHURCH STAFF
Stewardship Offering
Wanda Conley, Business Manager
Rick Swanson, Facilities Manager
Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician
Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician
Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary
Vernon D. Walker, Bookkeeper
Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy
Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry
Ivana Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Ginger Herrington, Adult Faith Formation Assistant
Michael Smith, Director of Faith Formation-Children/Youth
Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Madelyn Cañas, Bulletin Editor
Estela Treviño, Receptionist
Ryan Rivera, Receptionist
Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist
NURSERY STAFF
Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator
Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant
Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant
Emily Mendoza, Nursery Attendant
Jenna Meza, Nursery Attendant
Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant
Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
530 Ferguson St. Humble, Texas 77338
Phone: (281) 446-8535
Fax: (281) 446-8527
www.smmcs.org
Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
Joshua Raab, Principal
Trish Duhon, Director of Admissions
Tom Walsh, Athletic Director
Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program
Carol Poston, Director of Development
April Dandridge, Director of Marketing and Alumni
Laura Valladares, Counselor
Christy Keeling, Academic Coach
Laura Rocha, Administrative Assistant
Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper
Donna Mohrman, Nurse
Sam McKinney, Secretary
BULLETIN DEADLINES
ISSUE
January 17th, 2016
January 24th, 2016
DUE BY
January 11th, 2016
January 18th, 2016
E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to
[email protected].
Respect Life Rosary
Next Sunday
January 17th, 2016
6:15 P.M. in the chapel
Offertory for December 19 & 20, 2015 — $33,273.69
Second Collection (Social Services) — $13,352.50
Christmas Offertory (Dec. 24 & 25, 2015) — $79,963.23
Offertory for December 26 & 27, 2015 — $33,394.54
Mary, Holy Mother of God (12/31/2015 & 01/01/2016) —
$5,459.50
Offertory for January 2 & 3, 2016 — $29,635.84
Online Giving — $5,157.01
Total — $34,792.85
Second Collection (Gold Envelope) — $10,322.20
DSF Update (As of 01/04/2016)
2015 DSF Goal — $160,220.00
Contribution to Date — $158,937.49
Amount Pledged to Date — $165,235.82
Number of Participants — 498
Thank you for using Online Giving! Parishioners who use
the service are pleased with how easy it is to set up and
manage. If you have not yet signed up for Online Giving,
please consider this option. This is a perfect tool for anyone
who shops online! By using Online Giving, you are helping
the parish improve our operational efficiency. Visit our parish website at www.st-mm.com and select “Online Giving.”
Second Collection for January 17th, 2016
Next weekend’s second collection is for St. Mary Magdalene Social Services. Your generous donations help
those in need of food, clothing, and other assistance in
the Humble area. Please indicate Social Services on
your check if you do not have an envelope.
Thank you for your generosity.
VIRTUS Training
The next “Protecting God’s Children” VIRTUS class
here at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church will be
held on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.
in St. Mary’s Hall.
The Archdiocesan Office of Safe Environment requires that all volunteers
and employees of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church attend VIRTUS
Training.
If you took the Protecting God’s Children class before 2010, you MUST
take a Keeping the Promise Alive refresher class to maintain your VIRTUS status. If you do not complete the refresher, you CANNOT participate in anything involving minors.
Please make every effort to maintain your VIRTUS status. Visit
www.virtus.org for registration. If you have any questions, please contact
Linda Enloe at (281) 389-1820 or e-mail Linda at [email protected].
This Week in the Parish
Sunday
January 10
3:00 p.m. SPC - CCE Elementary & Youth
3:00 p.m. CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:00 p.m. YR - HS Youth Night
Monday
January 11
9:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
216 - Hearts Afire
CH - Coro en español
Lib - Legión de María (Esp.)
216 - Consoling the Heart of Jesus
Tuesday
January 12
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
SPC - CCE Elementary & Youth
CH - Confessions
SMH - Catholic Daughters Mtg.
214-216, MGH - Adult RCIA
FLC - Grupo de Oración
101 - Legion of Mary (Eng.)
CH - Coro Abba Padre
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
SPC - CCE Elementary
MGH - KC 3rd Degree Meeting
Lib - Legión de María Rosa Mistica
SJH - Mtg. “A” Marriage Prep.
FLC - Confirmation 2016 #1
215, 216 - How to Pray/Husband
9:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
215, 216 - Bible Study
CH - Children’s Choir Rehearsal
YR - MS Youth Night
215, 216 - Bible Study
CH - Adult Choir
Wednesday
January 13
Thursday
January 14
Friday
January 15
Saturday
January 16
Sunday
January 17
6:30 p.m. CH - Coro en español
9:00 a.m. SMH - Virtus Training
12:30 p.m. 215 - English Baptism Retreat
3:30 p.m. CH - Confessions
6:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
FLC - KC Mexican Breakfast
CH - Bautizos (Esp.)
SPC - CCE Elementary & Youth
CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet
YR - HS Youth Night
CP - Respect Life Rosary
Upcoming Knights of Columbus Breakfasts
Thanks for all your patronage of our breakfasts. All
net proceeds of these breakfasts go to support the
St Mary Magdalene School Scholarship, the Gold Envelope for
St Mary Magdalene parish debt reduction, Birthright, Family
Time, Family Promise, and many other great causes in concert
with Church teachings. ALL breakfasts in the
Family Life Center.
January 17th - C Team Mexican Breakfast
January 24th – B Team Country Breakfast
January 31st – Squires Breakfast – our 10-18 yr. olds
make breakfast for you
February 7th – A Team Country Breakfast
Thanks for your patronage! Even if you’re not eating come by
for fellowship.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday
Jan. 9
Sunday
Jan. 10 7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
Lucille Wise †
Sidney † & Effie Thibodeaux †
Colleen Randazzo †
People of STMM
Justine † & Eleanor Gordon †
Monday
Tuesday
Jan. 11 8:30 am
Philip Cacanindin (SPI)
Jan. 12 8:30 am
7:00 pm
Hasting Rachal (SPI)
Petronilo Flores (SPI)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Jan. 13 8:30 am
Fr. Paul †
Jan. 14 8:30 am
George † & Bob Tiblier †
Jan. 15 8:30 am
Chance McQuaid (SPI)
Jan. 16 5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Frank Armenta (SPI)
Kevin Brown †
Sunday
Jan. 17 7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
Vic Wyche †
Javier Canales †
Maria del Carmen Mejia †
Paulino † & Guadalupe Gonzales †
Rudy Egan †
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
George † & Bob Tiblier †
Jose Guardado
To reserve a Mass, please stop by the Parish office and
reserve your date and time for the intention.
READINGS AND SAINTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20
1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Mk 1:21‑28
(St. Hilary)
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10;
Mk 1:29‑39
1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25;
Mk 1:40‑45
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12
(Blessed Virgin Mary)
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7;
Mk 2:13‑17
Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11;
Jn 2:1-11
Young at Heart, 50+
Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour and Tasting
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
The Day Fresh Tour experience allows you to follow
the making of Budweiser as well as special visits to the
Brew House, Lager Cellar, Packaging Floor and Finishing Cellar.
The cost of the trip is $12.00 per person. If you would
like to join us for this tour , please contact Jan Crawford at (281) 852-3508 or [email protected]. Deadline for reservations and payments is
Wednesday, January 13, 2016.
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Christmas Flowers
Thank You for Your Donations!
Donated by:
In Memory/Honor of:
M/M Kevin J. Gallow
M/M Court Koenning
M/M Babineaux
M/M Roberto Flores
M/M Antonio Guerrero
Ms. Helen J. Brown
Mr. Callen Bertrand
Gerber Alvarenga
M/M Albert Bleiberg
Mr. Chyrell Pil
M/M Clarence Louis, Onezime Gallow, Mrs. Renella Evans, Mr. Ryan Gallow, Mr. John Keith Andrus
Mary Lourd Smith, Carson Koenning, Cade Koenning, Kevin Shea, Jeff Rosenstein
Maria T. Villa, Robert A. Arias
Pedro Sibranda, Rogelio Flores, Iluminada Sibranda, Alicia Flores, Cedric Flores
Paterno Bejar, Lydia Bejar, Joe & Marit Bejar, Jesus & Milagros Guerrero, Dolores Guerrero
Simon & Beulah Brown, Robert Brown, Wilbert Brown, Willie King, James & Paula Monroe
Pat Bertrand
Adelio Alvarenga, Pedro Montes, Julian Lozoya
Rosalie & Charles Robilland
Carmelita Rollins, Fructouso Pil, Priscila, Ivan, Villan, Teotista, Marmolito, & All the Poor Souls
in Purgatory
Tomasita S. Vasquez, Guadalupe M. Gutierrez, Mario J. Vazquez, Bernardino Gutierrez,
Guillermo Gutierrez
Loualla Addison, Frank Guillory
Teodoro Lozano, Eva Aguilar, Miguel Lira, Ricardo Ramirez, Salomon Soto
Vicente Santiago “Papa Ben” Sanchez
Juanita Soto, Soto Family, Carlos and Juanita Elizardo and Children
Gonzales/Saldivar/Lopez Families
Benny & Katherine Seliga, Leo Schwitz
Sebastian Velasco, Sr.
Luis Garcia, Aurora Mercado, Eloisa Gavilanez
Mrs. Anita Lord, My Unborn Child, Robert Lord, Sr., Celia Lord, M/M Hinojosa
Pablo Gonzales, Rene Gonzales
Martin R. Contreras
Rosie Bohec, Johnny Bohec, Johnnie Bohec, Col. William A. Ables, Betty Wools
George Murin, Julia Murin, Grace Chadowski, Joseph Chadowski, Ann Chadowski
Dr. & Mrs. C.M. Johnson
Elisa Garza
Jose Asuncion, Valentin & Consuelo Cruz, Vicente Asuncion, Januria Asuncion
Eloisa Gavilanez, Ivan Vega, America Aguilera, Esther Aguilera
Rose D. Monier, John A. Monier III
Andres & Guadalupe Guerrero, Willie McNeel, Maxine Butler
Kathleen G. Broderick, Paul W. Broderick, Sr., James Grogan, Grandparents Broderick,
Grandparents Marquis
Mr. Theo Hiesser, Sr., Mrs. Hilda Hiesser, M/M Albert
Anthony Angelino, Ralph Gambone
Al Cortez, Gloria Narvaez
Hilaria Figueroa, Mary & Manuel Figueroa, Mike Figueroa, Jose Luis Perez, Ernie Perez
Claire G. Glio, Lily Glio, Ganna Kenneally, Joseph Kenneally
Bernardino Quibah, Vevencia Quibah, Bernardino Quibah, Jr., Kathy Kelly
Emma Wilkie, David Wilkie
Henry J. Floyd, Michael P. Floyd, Paul L. Floyd, Jerome H. Fontenette, Catherine B. Fontenette
Deceased Family Members
Vic Wyche, Jennifer Fernandez
Amparo Wong, Ming-Lai Wong, Mudesta Ruga, Hiu-Han King, Gilbert Wong
Ruth & Jim Bogenschatz
Mike Davitt, Geo & Bette Frye, Geo Frye & Willie Peterson, Msgr. Paul Procella
Viola Cantu, Guadalupe DeLeon, Natalie Gaytan, Cindy Ramos
Alex Whitelaw, Frank Miller, M/M Wm. Hoffman
Joe F. Butera, Blanche M. Butera, Don J. Butera, C.B. Isbell, Deceased Vets
Fr. Felix, Fr. Tony
Louise Rideaux, Delia Lacy, Mazie Broussard, Jo Ann Broussard, Bobbie R. Madkins
M/M Richard Plana
Thomas Allen Kleypas, Doc & Minnie Kleypas, John & Mary Varner
Frankie Armenta III
Kevin Mayfield
Harry & Margaret Bourne, Ben & Edith Studeny
Henrietta E. Castillo, Juan V. Castillo, Ramona R. Salinas, Veronica Salinas, Maria V. Romero,
Irene C. Perez, John E. Castillo, Maria del Rosario Sanchez, Mary L. Castillo, Patrick Castillo
April Holt
George & Bob Tiblier, M/M Robert Grant, Sr., My Two Brothers, My Three Sisters, T.J. & L. Tiblier
& Family
Jim Tillman, Cliff Swertzic, Billie Jo Beyette, Chuck Buller, Jennie Myers
Darrel Hamilton
Pat Dwyer, Eric Dwyer, Brenda & Irene Hollier, Elise & Oleus Champagne, Ella & Philip Dwyer
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Christmas Flowers
Thank You for Your Donations!
Donated by:
In Memory/Honor of:
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The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts
On the day of Epiphany, the optional announcement of the dates of Easter and other moveable feasts of the liturgical year was proclaimed at the principal Mass. Like the Christmas Proclamation, it is all about time, but where the Christmas Proclamation situated the
birth of Christ in historic time, chromos time, this proclamation reminds us that salvation is happening here and now, kairos time. This
proclamation is fascinating and rich in meaning. It originated during a time when people did not have calendars in their homes, and it was
their only way of learning the all-important date of Easter. It has a much deeper meaning as well. The liturgical year is not just a series of
dates and holy days of obligation. According to the proclamation, the liturgy is the manifest presence of the Lord among us. It begins by
connecting the joy of Christmas to the glory of Easter. In a sense, everything is Easter, for when the Church celebrates the feasts of Mary,
the apostles and saints, and even all souls, we are also recalling the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. The proclamations ends by
acclaiming Jesus, who is Lord of time and history—a powerful time and a fitting thing to remember at the beginning of the year.
ASH WEDNESDAY:
EASTER SUNDAY:
ASCENSION:
PENTECOST:
February 10, 2016
March 27, 2016
May 8, 2016 (transferred from May 5 in this diocese)
May 15, 2016
CORPUS CHRISTI:
CHRIST THE KING:
FIRST SUNDAY of ADVENT:
May 29, 2016
Nov. 20, 2016
Nov. 27, 2016
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Weekly Announcements
What is National Catholic Schools Week?
Please bring your family and join us for our
Annual School Open House
Sunday, January 31st, 2016
9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Serving grades Pre-K3 & K4(Ages 3 & 4) thru 8th
National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It
starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week,
which in 2016 is January 31st - February 6th. The
theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2016 is
“Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith,
Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe
the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these
events, schools focus on the value Catholic education
provides to young people and its contributions to our
church, our communities and our nation.
Help St. Mary Magdalene School earn $ by shopping!
Deerbrook Mall is offering SMMCS
the opportunity to win $10,000
with their “My School Is Cool“ contest!
Turn in any receipt from Deerbrook
Mall from August through now to help
us earn points. Receipts can come
from anyone (SMMCS students, parents, family
members, friends, etc.). Anyone who wants to support our school can help us by turning in their receipts. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the
school year, and if we have the most points, the
school can receive $10,000! Send or email your
receipts to Carol Poston at [email protected].
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets
customers enjoy the same
wide selection of products,
low prices, and convenient
shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is
that when customers shop on AmazonSmile
(smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation
will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to
St Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
Step for Students is an archdiocesan-wide
event raising awareness and muchneeded funds for Catholic Schools in the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Register today and join our St. Mary
Magdalene School team at the 11th Annual Steps for Students 5K on Saturday,
February 20th, 2016. Register online before February 3rd at www.steps4students.org.
Our pastor, Fr. Felix Osasona, will be running/walking on
that day for our school. Support his efforts at
https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/FrFelix/2016
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Youth Ministry News
CCE / Faith Formation Classes: We will kick-off the spring semester with Formation classes on Sunday, January 10th at 3:00pm // Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00pm // Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00pm in the St. Paul
Center. We are looking for a few adult catechists to fill in for other catechists who have moved away; if you are
interested, please contact the Formation Office. There are a few spaces for students who are not yet registered for
CCE / Formation classes; parents should contact the Formation Office immediately to check on session / gradelevel availability.
“Youth Nights”: Weekly youth events will return this week! There will be a high school “Sports Night” on
Sunday, January 10th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Family Life Center. Our middle school youth will meet for a
“Popcorn Movie Night” on Thursday, January 14th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in the Youth Room. Be sure to invite
a friend… and why not bring a snack to share? Please join our new “Remind” text message groups for high school
youth and middle school youth (see below!).
2016 Confirmation CLASS: Our weekly Confirmation sessions begin on Wednesday, January 13th from 7:00pm
– 9:00pm; candidates are allowed only two absences from the Wednesday classes. Parents who missed the
“Parent / Sponsor Meeting” on December 17th should contact the Youth Office immediately to pick up the materials and information discussed at this important gathering. All candidates should have selected a sponsor to accompany them during the Confirmation faith journey… The “Sponsor / Candidate Meeting” was last Friday, January 8th. Retreat paperwork is due at this first weekly session!
Junior High Rally: The archdiocesan Junior High rally is the largest event for our middle school youth! It will
be held on Saturday, February 20th in The Woodlands. Registration paperwork is required for this event – you can
get yours from Carissa. The early registration deadline is Monday, January 18th at 8:00pm; a late fee will be assessed for all paperwork turned in after this date. Please contact Carissa for more details!!
First Reconciliation Meeting: If your student still needs to complete their sacrament chapters [1-6] or Reconciliation interview / prayers, please plan to have that completed and scheduled by Monday, January 18th – we will
conduct make-up interviews on that day from 6:30pm – 8:15pm. If your student passed their Reconciliation interview, please plan to attend our special First Penance Service, which is scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd at
10:00am in the Church. Several priests will be available to hear your child’s confession! The Eucharist preparation sessions will begin in late February 2016.
2017 Confirmation CLASS: Parents of students who are currently in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades and who are
NOT participating in the 2016 Confirmation class should make plans to attend the 2017 Confirmation Orientation
Meeting on Friday, January 22nd at 7:00pm in the Family Life Center. We will be reviewing archdiocesan and
parish Confirmation guidelines, calendars, and retreat details… Students are welcome to attend, but parents
MUST attend. You can also sign up for text message reminders by registering for the “Remind” service listed below.
Text Message Reminders: We are pleased to offer text message reminders which can be sent straight to your cellphone / mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for specific messages for our programs…
2015 – 2016 Reconciliation / Eucharist preparation: @sacprep
2016 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2016
2016 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @smmconteam
2017 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2017
High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS
Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR
Mike Smith, Director of Faith Formation for Children and Youth [email protected]
Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected]
Youth Office: (281) 446-1241
CCE Office: (281) 446-2933
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Children’s News
CCE / Faith Formation Classes: We will return for the spring semester of
CCE / Formation classes on Sunday, January 10th at 3:00pm // Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00pm // Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00pm in the St. Paul
Center. We are looking for a few adult catechists to fill in for other catechists
who have moved away; if you are a baptized, confirmed adult who is in communion
with the Catholic Church, we could use some help with substitute catechists at our
Sunday afternoon, Tuesday evening, or Wednesday evening CCE sessions. Just let
Mike Smith know if you are interested! There are a few scattered spaces left for students
who are not yet registered for CCE / Formation classes; please contact the Faith Formation
Office as soon as possible to verify session / grade-level availability!
First Reconciliation Update: If your child still needs to complete their sacrament chapters
[1-6] or Reconciliation interview / prayers, please plan to have those completed and scheduled
by Monday, January 18th – we will conduct make-up interviews on that day from 6:30pm –
8:15pm. If your child passed their Reconciliation interview, please plan to attend our special
First Penance Service, which is scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00am in the
Church. Several priests will be available to hear your child’s confession! The Eucharist preparation sessions will begin in late February 2016.
Adult Faith Formation CATECHESIS AND EVANGELIZATION OF ADULTS
Ivana T. Meshell, M.A., Director, [email protected] Assisted by Ginger Herrington, [email protected]
Programs Resuming This Week
RCIA and Adult Confirmation—Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 pm, McGivney Hall (facing
Isaacks Road).
Bible Study—Thursday, January 14, 9:30 am and 7:00 pm in room 215, Education Building. We are growing in faith through reflection on the Acts of the Apostles. Each session
is self-contained, and you are welcome at any time.
How to Pray for Your Husband—meets monthly, usually the 2nd Wednesday of each month; next
meeting is January 13 at 7:00 pm in room 215 of our Education Building. Married and engaged
women are invited to join us.
Annual Blanket Drive
Adult Faith Formation sponsors our 4th annual Blanket Drive from now until the first week of February. Drop off brand new or clean and folded blankets, afghans, bedspreads, comforters, throws and
baby blankets in the narthex of the church. They will be distributed through Magdalene House, Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center, and our parish’s new Home Again ministry. We are expecting
a colder and wetter than average winter here in Southeast Texas. Your donations will be given to
people who need to keep warm. Thank you for your generosity!
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Going By Another Way
Ivana T. Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation
And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
Matthew 2:12
This sentence concluded our gospel reading from last Sunday. Like the Magi, sometimes the circumstances of our lives
take us on a route other than the one we had planned. Many of us can relate to this situation; we are certainly not alone
in that we have many examples from the lives of famous people:
Moses escaped Egypt after killing a man, hoping to go live a quiet life somewhere and be forgotten. God called him to
go back and deliver his people from slavery (Exodus 2:12ff).
St. Joseph was undoubtedly expecting to have a “normal” Jewish family when he was called by God to be the caregiver
of the Holy Family (Matthew 1:20).
Saul was a highly educated, very zealous Jew who was breathing murderous threats against Christians and received
orders to bring them back to Jerusalem in chains. Christ himself appeared to him, and, after changing his name to Paul,
he sacrificed everything to convert people to the Christianity that he had been vigorously persecuting (Acts 9).
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton happily married the handsome and wealthy man whom she adored. He suddenly became ill
and died young, leaving her with four small children. She could have become lost in self-pity and given up; instead, she
accepted the kind help of friends who helped her through that sorrowful and difficult time. Through trust and faith, she
became one of the greatest saints of the Americas.
Do you have a similar example from your own life or the life of someone you know? As for me, it was not my original intention to be a pastoral minister in the Church; I did not know such a thing existed. When I was growing up, everyone told me that I should be an artist. Not knowing what else to do, I first pursued art as a career. God eventually
showed me another way, but not before facing the confusion and uncertainty of my future without being what everyone
always told me I should be. In time, I found myself teaching and ministering when I never thought I could speak in front
of a group of people.
Our life journey can lead us down sudden and unwelcome paths, such as chronic or sudden illness; the death of a
spouse or other loved one; loss of a cherished friendship; moving far from home; underemployment or loss of a job; or
an unexpected pregnancy. While it is appropriate to make plans for the future, it is important to trust in the Lord and
know that, even if our plans don’t turn out as we had hoped because “We know that all things work for good for those
who love God,* who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Our God has counted every hair of our heads
(Luke 12:7) and cares about all that happens to us. While trials and crises can be unpleasant, it can also be an invitation
for growth and an opportunity for blessing in ways we had not foreseen or expected. Some ways to cope might include:
1. Allow yourself to experience the shock, sadness, fear and sense of loss. It’s okay to grieve and to feel sorry for what
we no longer have, and the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what will be next.
2. Offer all things in prayer, handing over the situation to God and trusting that he will provide our every need. Worship
him as the God of your life who loves you and cares for you.
3. Cultivate a regular prayer life. Offer all things to God on a daily basis in order to build a foundation that will make
trusting in God easier in difficult moments.
4. Set aside some pride, allowing others to help. In doing so, we allow others to be a blessing and stop trying to do
everything by ourselves.
5. Learn to be okay with not having all of the answers. Sometimes we must “live into the answer.” Some things are a
mystery that we will never completely understand in this life.
6. Accept weakness and vulnerability. We are not bulletproof, and that’s okay.
7. Know that change isn’t always a bad thing. Often we resist change because we are much more comfortable with
what is familiar. Exploring new territory may be a little scary, but it can also bring us to growth and new life.
8. Consider what opportunities may await you if you step forward in faith.
One of my wise college professors used to say, “Make plans; then make plans to change your plans.” God’s plan for us
is that we enter into eternal life. Any path that leads to our salvation is the right one, no matter what route we take. What
are your plans for this year and beyond? Are you prepared to accept any unexpected turns? Can you trust God with
your plans? I invite you to share your story! Email: [email protected].
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Especialmente para nuestra Comunidad Hispana
EL BAUTISMO DEL SEÑOR
Hoy celebramos la fiesta del bautismo de Jesús por Juan en el rio Jordán. Esta fiesta concluye la
corta pero alegre época de la Navidad y marca el inicio del Tiempo Ordinario de la Iglesia. Yo verdaderamente disfruté la época de la Navidad en la parroquia este año. El Concierto Navideño estableció un bello tono para la temporada. ¡Muchas gracias al coro, a los músicos, los instrumentistas
y nuestro director de coro por un trabajo bien hecho! ¡Los niños que participaron en la obra de la
Navidad basada en el evangelio de Lucas en la misa de las 4 P.M. en la víspera de la Navidad estuvieron maravillosos! Tuvimos una buena multitud de parroquianos y visitantes esta temporada. Gracias a Dios
por la seguridad de todos los que visitaron a sus seres queridos.
El bautismo de Jesús lo lanzó a su ministerio público. De la misma forma, la Iglesia nos invita a comenzar el
Tiempo Ordinario del Año Litúrgico hoy con el entusiasmo de Cristo. ¿En verdad necesita Jesús el bautismo? El
bautismo de Juan es por arrepentimiento. Si Jesús no tiene pecado y no necesita el arrepentimiento, ¿Por qué se
bautizó? Juan el Bautista no sentía que Jesús necesitaba el bautismo, como lo es evidenciado en las escrituras de
Mateo 3:13-14. Sin embargo, Jesús recibió el bautismo de Juan para poder cumplir con toda justicia (Mateo
3:15). A través de su bautismo, Jesús entra a nuestro mundo, identificándose con nuestra pecaminosidad para
poder redimirnos. A través de su muerte y resurrección, Jesús desvanece las tinieblas del pecado, incluyendo el
pecado de nuestros ancestros, mejor conocido como el pecado original. Usaremos la ocasión de la fiesta de hoy
para poder reflexionar más sobre el sacramento del Bautismo.
Antes de subir al cielo, Jesús le ordenó a los discípulos a que fueran y bautizaran a todos los que los escucharan y
creyeran en el evangelio (Mateo 28:18-20). Por medio de esto, Jesús hace al Bautismo el sacramento que es la
puerta fundamental para la salvación. Este sacramento es la manera común por la cual las personas pueden entrar en la misericordia de Dios y ser salvadas. La persona que cree y es bautizada recibe misericordia y luego se
convierte en hijo de Dios, un heredero al reino. El Bautismo es necesario para la salvación de aquellos a quienes
el evangelio se les ha sido proclamado y quienes han tenido la posibilidad de pedir este sacramento. El Catecismo
Católico dice: “Por el Bautismo, todos los pecados son perdonados, el pecado original y todos los pecados personales, así como todas las penas del pecado. En efecto, en los que han sido regenerados no permanece nada que les
impida entrar en el Reino de Dios, ni el pecado de Adán, ni el pecado personal, ni las consecuencias del pecado, la
más grave de las cuales es la separación de Dios” (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, #1263).
En el Bautismo de Jesús, nosotros experimentamos otra epifanía cuando Dios revela a su persona a la humanidad. Leemos en las escrituras como los cielos se abrieron en el bautismo de Jesús, el Espíritu Santo descendió y
la voz del Padre se escuchó, diciendo de Jesús: “Tu eres mi hijo, el predilecto; en ti me complazco” (Lucas 3:22;
Mateo 3:16-17). Esta es la revelación de Dios como la Trinidad. Es en este formula Trinitario por el cual los cristianos son bautizados hoy. La Santísima Trinidad siembra la semilla de la gracia en el corazón del bautizado para
que la persona tenga fe en Dios, esperanza en Dios y ame a Dios. La persona también es animada a vivir y actuar
bajo las incitaciones del Espíritu Santo y de esta forma crecer en bondad.
Por la gracia del bautismo, el cristiano se convierte en una piedra viviente que está siendo construida en un hogar
espiritual para Dios, para ser un santísimo sacerdocio. En el bautismo compartimos en común el sacerdocio de
todos los creyentes. También participamos en el ministerio profético y regio de Cristo. Por lo tanto, el bautizado
trabaja en comunión con otros cristianos para traer al Reino de Dios a la tierra. Ya que recibimos este sacramento
nosotros mismos, cada padre es llamado por la Iglesia a compartir este regalo de gracia con sus hijos, incluso con
los bebés. Por lo tanto, el bautismo de bebés es activamente sugerido por la Iglesia. La preparación para el bautismo de los bebés muchas veces es un tiempo cuando los padres profundizan su fe en Dios.
Nuestra parroquia tiene un excelente programa para preparar a los padres para el bautismo de sus bebés. También tenemos un maravilloso programa que prepara a niños mayores de siete (7) años para la recepción del bautismo y los otros sacramentos de la iniciación. Si usted conoce a alguien que aún no ha sido bautizado, le haría
mucho bien a esa persona al invitarlos a la iglesia e incitándoles a llamar a la oficina de la parroquia para comenzar el trayecto de la preparación que los llevará a recibir el bautismo y los otros sacramentos de la iniciación para
adultos.
¡Les deseo un muy bendecido 2016!
—Padre Felix
P.12
Ofrenda Semanal
Ofrenda del 19 y 20 de diciembre del 2015 — $33,273.69
Segunda Colecta (Servicios Sociales) — $13,352.50
Ofrenda de Navidad (Dic. 24 y 25, 2015) — $79,963.23
Ofrenda del 26 y 27 de diciembre del 2015 — $33,394.54
María, Madre de Dios (12/31/2015 y 01/01/2016) —
$5,459.50
Ofrenda del 2 y 3 de enero del 2016 — $29,635.84
Ofrenda enviada por Internet — $5,157.01
Total — $34,792.85
Segunda Colecta (Sobre Dorado) — $10,322.20
Informe del DSF (A partir de 01/04/2016)
Meta del DSF 2015 — $160,220.00
Contribución a la fecha — $158,937.49
Monto comprometido a la fecha —
$165,235.82
Numero de participantes — 498
Segunda Colecta para el
17 de enero del 2016
La segunda colecta del próximo fin de semana es
para los Servicios Sociales de Santa María Magdalena. Sus donaciones generosas ayudarán a las personas que necesitan comida, ropa y otros tipos de
ayuda en el área de Humble. Favor de indicar Servicios Sociales en su cheque si no tiene un sobre. Muchísimas gracias por su generosidad.
Palabra de Vida
“Jesús nos mostró la naturaleza de auto sacrificio del
amor cuando entregó Su vida por nosotros, y somos llamados a
seguir sus pasos. Somos llamados a ser sus manos y sus pies,
cuidando y amando a los demás”.
— Programa Respetemos la Vida 2015-2016, USCCB Prayer
and Program Guide
Abra Su Casa a la Virgen Peregrina
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
La Legión de María le invita a reservar su espacio este año 2016 para recibir en su hogar a
nuestra Madre, la Virgen de Guadalupe. Usted y su familia recibirán muchas bendiciones a través del Santo Rosario . No deje pasar esta gran oportunidad; déjense guiar
por Nuestra Madre hacia su Hijo Jesús. Para más información, llame a Sylvia Zavala al (832) 866-1520 o Esperanza
Garza al (281) 513-9118.
TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA
Para adultos
APRENDER A ORAR PARA
APRENDER A VIVIR
Te invitamos a profundizar en el conocimiento del Señor y
de ti mismo, a través de esta experiencia personal.
• Aprende como adquirir fortaleza y recuperar el equilibrio emocional
• Encuentra el “por qué” de las cosas de tu vida
• Recupera la alegría de vivir y el sentido de la vida
• Conoce formas de orar que se adaptan a tu estilo personal de oración
• Este es un modo nuevo de relacionarse con Dios
Se impartirán dos talleres, uno por la mañana y el otro en
la noche.
INICIAN: miércoles, 27 de enero 2016
DE MAÑANA: 10:00 A.M. a 12:00 P.M.
DE NOCHE: 7:00 a 9:00 P.M.
Para mayor información, por favor llamar a:
Por la mañana: Sofía Rivera Tel. (713) 855-5525
Por la noche: Nilsa Pérez Tel. (281) 361-3692
Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano 2016
Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano
(FPMC) ofrece la base teológica y el crecimiento espiritual para todos aquellos católicos adultos mayores de
18 años que quisieran profundizar su compromiso con Jesucristo y su Iglesia, fortaleciéndolo en un discípulo maduro.
Las clases comenzarán aquí en nuestra parroquia el viernes,
22 de enero 2016 de 7 a 9 P.M. Para mayor información, por
favor comuníquense con Vickie Cortez al (281) 446-8211.
AVISO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS
BAUTIZOS
Las próxima preparación bautismal será el
sábado, 6 de febrero del 2016.
El próximo bautizo será el
domingo, 7 de febrero del 2016.
Si desea bautizar a su niño(a), favor de llamar a la oficina
de la parroquia para hacer una cita para una entrevista
personal.
Recuerden de traer a la entrevista la acta de nacimiento
(original) y nombre, teléfono y dirección de los padrinos
en completa comunión con la Iglesia.
Vickie Cortez: (281) 446-8211
La Legión de María les invita a rezar el
Santo Rosario todos los viernes a las
7 PM y los domingos a las 12:30 P.M.
en la Capilla. ¡La Oración es poderosa!
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