January 17, 2016 - Mary Queen Catholic Church
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January 17, 2016 - Mary Queen Catholic Church
606 Cedarwood Drive Friendswood, TX 77546-4551 281-482-1391 281-482-4886 (fax) Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org www.lasalette.org January 17, 2016 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil Mass Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM (Life Teen) First Saturdays 8:30 AM Weekday 8:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:30 PM Wednesday Reconciliation 4:00—5:00 PM Saturday Morning Prayer 8:10 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Daily Rosary after 8:30 AM Mass Monday, Tuesday Thursday & Friday (except First Friday) 1st Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 AM—5:45 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 PM Tuesday — 5:45 PM Wednesday The Priests who serve Mary Queen Catholic Church are Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette. Pastor: Fr. James H. Kuczynski, M.S. Deacons: Darrell Moulton, 281-482-0939 Kimble Nobles, 281-482-1391 Paul Robison, 713-416-1585 Chuck Turner, 281-482-1391 Pastoral Administration Office Administrator Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper I Bookkeeper II & Capital Campaign Admin. Receptionist Coordinator of Ministries & Functions Pastoral Formation Director, Adult Faith Formation RCIA Coordinator Director, Elementary Faith Formation Administrator, Faith Formation Director, Youth Ministry & Senior High Faith Formation Director, Junior High Faith Formation & Confirmation Administrative Assistant, Youth Ministry Music Ministry Director, Parish Music Ministry Director, Life Teen Music Ministry Carla Martin, ext. 311 Rhonda Hansen, ext. 315 Susan Silva, ext. 313 George Rodgers, ext. 313 Anita Shorosky, ext. 310 Rose Mary Baez, ext. 219 Adam G. Martinez, EdD, ext. 319 Amy Schauss, ext. 334 Cindy Newman, ext. 333 Alice Malek, ext. 328 If you are new to Mary Queen parish or visiting, please stop by with any questions regarding our parish. We would love to meet you! If you have been attending Mary Queen Church and consider this your parish community, please register with the Parish Office so we can keep an accurate census. Registration forms may be found in the following locations: Parish Office Welcome Desk (in Church narthex) Church’s website: www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org Manny Bourque, ext. 317 Renee Bourque, ext. 329 JoEllen Baker, ext. 318 Russell Bolduc, ext. 227 Morgan Guajardo, ext. 310 Food Pantry/Social Concerns Coordinator, Food Pantry/ Social Services Ministry Chris Austgen, 281-482-1950 Facilities Management Facilities Manager Maintenance Coordinator Weekend Maintenance Chuck Turner, 832-618-4647 Charles Ganter, ext. 316 Davis Penrod, ext 316 Come Worship With Us! Our Parish community worships together at Sunday Mass, daily Masses, Holy Hour and Morning Prayer. Join us for Morning Prayer each weekday (except Wednesday) at 8:10 AM. We pray the rosary after the 8:30 AM daily Masses (except Wednesday & First Fridays). Sacramental Life Sacrament of Bapsm: Congratulations for Choosing Life! Parents should contact the Parish Office to register for preparation. Sacrament of Reconciliaon: Peace Be With You! Saturday 4:00—5:00 PM or by appointment. ^ĂĐƌĂŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ DĂƚƌŝŵŽŶLJ͗ The Lord Bless You! Contact one of the priests at least six months in advance for preparation. Sacrament of Anoinng of the Sick: The Healing Love of Christ Surround You! If you know someone who is sick or in the hospital, contact the Parish Office so we can visit and include them in our prayers. RCIA: Chrisan Iniaon of Adults: Journey With Us In Faith! For inquiry into the Catholic Faith, contact the Parish Office. ϭ Bulletin Submission & Room Reservations Bulletin announcements must be submitted to Rhonda at [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM on the required submission date. Please see page 10 for dates. All Ministries and Organizations who need to reserve a room and/or schedule events for the calendar need to contact Rose Mary at [email protected]. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, at 281-482-1391. This Week in the Parish Sunday, January 17, 2016 9:30 & 11:30 AM Masses: Children's Liturgy of the Word (St. Cecilia Room) After 11:30 AM Mass - Baptisms (Church) After 7:30 AM & 9:30 AM Mass - Coffee & Donuts (Main Hall) After All Masses - Distribution of Cookbooks (Narthex) 1:30 PM Proximate Adult Confirmation Session (Room 120, 125) 2:30 PM Private Baptism—Rivas (Church) 3:45 PM Adult Scripture Study - Book of Genesis (Room 114/115) 6:45 PM Life Teen (Parish Center) 6:45 PM Sr. Life Teen (Retreat House) Monday, January 18, 2016—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parish Office and Parish Center Closed 6:30 PM Baptism Interviews (Pastoral Office Conference Room) 6:30 PM RCIA Session - Sacraments of Initiation (Main Hall, St Joseph Chapel) 7:00 PM Choir Practice (Church and Choir room) Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:30 AM Mary's Chain of Love Crochet/Craft Ministry (Room 114/115) 12:30 PM Women's Study Group (Meeting Off Campus) 4:30 PM Exposition for 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration (St. Joseph Chapel) 7:00 PM Confirmation Core Team Meeting (Youth Room) 7:00 PM Men's Ministry Prayer Group (La Salette Hall - St Ann Family Room) 7:15 PM Witnessing the Faith (Room 114/115) Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Parish Office Closed - Staff Day of Reflection 9:30 AM Queen's Bee Quilters (Mini Hall) 9:30 AM Special Friends Reading Group (Room 118) 5:45 PM Benediction concludes Eucharistic Adoration (St Joseph Chapel) 6:00 PM Men's Bible Study (Retreat House) 6:45 PM Sustainability Committee Meeting (La Salette Hall) 7:00 PM Stewardship Council Meeting (114/115) 7:30 PM Life Teen Music Practice (St Cecilia Room) Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:30 AM Adult Scripture Study (Mini Hall) 9:30 AM Special Friends Reading Group (Room 118) 12:30 PM Rosary for Our Nation (La Salette Hall - Divine Mercy Chapel) 6:30 PM Men's ACTS Team Meeting (Main Hall) 6:30 PM Rosary for Men's ACTS Team & Retreat (St Joseph Chapel) 6:30 PM Spiritual Direction (Brides Room) 7:00 PM Come To The Water (La Salette Hall) 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Book Study (Room 120/125) Mass Intentions Saturday, January 16 5:30 PM Thomas & Caroline Skwarzec, Mark Giamfortone, Ronald Johnson Sunday, January 17 7:30 AM Thomas Banda, Donald Peppers, Ruth Torok 9:30 AM Departed Loved Ones of Vera Smart, Michael Butler, Walker Winters 11:30 AM Fr. Benny, Luis & Edelmira Llaury, Luis Llaury 5:30 PM All Our Parishioners, Helen & Arturo Hervada, Raymond Parra Monday, January 18 8:30 AM Jo Anne Larson, Sandy Do, Living and Departed Loved Ones of Joe & Gloria Silva Tuesday, January 19 8:30 AM Austin Martin—Birthday Blessings, Robert Ferstl, Joshua Do Wednesday, January 20 6:30 PM Dolly Tavriello, Louise Hammer, Frank Walls Thursday, January 21 8:30 PM David O’Brian Howerton, Phung Vu, Souls in Purgatory Friday, January 22 9:00 AM Ana Vu, Helen Lewis, Paula Pierce—Birthday Blessings Saturday, January 23 5:30 PM David Angelo—Birthday Blessings, Ron Johnson, David O’Brian Howerton Sunday, January 24 7:30 AM Hannah Brueggeman, Tim Guardione 9:30 AM Living and Departed Loved Ones of Judy Hodges, Margarita Castaneda, Ervin Brabec 11:30 AM Rick & Dianne Valdez, Goldie Witucki, Ollie Devers 5:30 PM Ignacio Nunez, All Our Parishioners Friday, January 22, 2016 7:30 AM Stretching for Strength Class (Mini Hall) 9:30 AM Good Shepherd Book Study (Room 120/125) 7:00 PM Pinewood Derby Set Up (Main Hall) Saturday, January 23, 2016 7:30 AM Men's ACTS Faith Sharing Group (Room 110/Library) 8:00 AM Pinewood Derby (Main Hall) 9:00 AM VIRTUS - Protecting God's Children (Mini Hall) 11:00 AM Private Baptism (Church) 4:00 PM Reconciliation (Church) Ϯ Parish Financial Information Mary Queen Nursery Adult Help Wanted Sharing the gifts we have been given If you love working with children, ages 1-3 years of age, this could be your opportunity to do so. The Nursery has a part-time opening for 1-2 Sundays a month, during the 9:30 AM Mass, 11:30 AM Mass and for special occasions throughout the year. The candidate must be 18 years of age or older and must be VIRTUS Certified or willing to obtain certification after being hired. For more information or to apply, contact Carla Martin, Office Administrator at 281482-1391, ext. 311 or Juanita Solis, Nursery Coordinator at 281-996-0372. Sunday, January 3, 2016 Envelopes $28,655.00 Loose $3,023.00 Youth $434.63 Total $32,112.63 Envelopes: 553 Master’s Plan: $9,068.00 Future Development & Maintenance: $4,661.32 Solemnity of Mary: $8,092.00 Sunday, January 10, 2016 Envelopes $25,095.00 Loose $3,525.43 Youth $834.38 Total $29,004.81 Envelopes: 508 Sacred Journeys Pilgrimage with Fr. Skip Negley, M.S. May 25 - June 5, 2016 Master’s Plan: $575.00 December Faith Direct Giving: $71,734.00 Faith Direct Participants: 308 Join Fr. Skip Negley, M.S. and Mr. Moses Khano of Inspirational Tours of Houston to highlight the pilgrim sites of Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Avila, Lourdes, Barcelona and famous Marian Shrines in Spain. Dates for the pilgrimage are: May 25th – June 5th, round-trip from Houston. All are welcome. Reservations still accepted; going quickly. Pilgrimage brochures are available at the reception desk. &ŽŽĚWĂŶƚƌLJZĞƉŽƌƚĨŽƌĞĐĞŵďĞƌϮϬϭϱ Families Individuals Food Assistance 153 612 Utility Assistance 28 83 Other Expense—Thanksgiving Bags Total Expense Expense $3,398 $1,715 $4,048 $9,161 &ŽŽĚWĂŶƚƌLJzĞĂƌŶĚZĞƉŽƌƚĨŽƌϮϬϭϱ Families Food Assistance 2,016 Utility Assistance 381 Other Expense Total Expense ϯ Individuals 8,075 1,296 Expense $24,896 $22,242 $4,935 $52,073 This Weekend Sunday, January 16th & 17th Second Collection for North Texas Victims Cardinal DiNardo has asked the parishes in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese to take up a second collection for the victims of the devastating tornados in North Texas over Christmas. The funds will be used by Catholic Charities and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the Diocese of Dallas to provide emergency assistance to storm victims with temporary housing, meals, etc. that will be needed until they can rebuild or relocate. New Year Special! Seven Ups For The New Year My Dear Loving Parish Family, I want to express my deepest thanks and gratitude for all of your love, prayers, kind words, gifts and a very special farewell party last Sunday. I really felt the love of everyone. It all meant a lot to me. I will miss you all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and please do the same for me. Thanks to Fr. Jim and all the Pastoral Staff. I love you all. Thanks…… MUCHAS GRACIAS !!!!! With love and prayers, Fr. Benny Thadathilkunnel, MS 1) Wake-Up—Begin the day thanking the Lord. It is His day. Rejoice in it. 2) Look-Up—Open your eyes to the Lord Jesus. Ask for his strength and blessings for the day through the anointing of his Holy Spirit. After all, he is your only Savior. 3) Dress-Up—Put on a smile. It improves your looks. It says something about your attitude. It enables Jesus living within you to smile at others. 4) Shut-Up—Watch your tongue. Don’t gossip. Don’t be judgmental. Say nice things. Learn to listen to others with love. Be sympathetic. 5) Stand-Up—Take a stand for what you believe. Resist evil. Do good. Have the courage of your Christian convictions by practicing what you believe. 6) Reach-Up—Spend time in prayer by talking to God with your adorations, confessions, thanksgivings and supplications to the Lord and by listening to Him by attentively reading the Bible and by applying its message to your life. 7) Lift-Up—Be available to help those in need by serving, supporting and sharing. Try to find Jesus in others and serve Him who lives in others. My address in India : Fr. Benny Thadathilkunnel, MS Marangattupilly P.O. Kottayam – 686 635 Kerala, India. My email: [email protected] Parish Office Closed The Parish Office and Parish Center will be closed on Monday, January 18th, in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday. This does not change the daily Mass Schedule. Morning Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 AM on Monday. The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, January 20th for a staff Day of Reflection. Stewardship Reflections January 17, 2016 That we open our hearts and allow the Holy Spirt to work God’s plan through each of us. “To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 Corinthians 12:7) St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan; helping to do His work here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. ϰ Today’s Gospel. Gospel : John 2: 1-11 Jesus’ first miracle at a wedding in Cana. Let us pray for the grace to see the miracles which occur in our lives and community when love overcomes hate and selfishness. ĂŝůLJZĞĂĚŝŶŐƐ Sunday, January 17 Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 2:1-11 Monday, January 18 1 Samuel 15:16-23, Mark 2:18-22 Tuesday, January 19 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Mark 2:23-28 Wednesday, January 20 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51, Mark 3:1-6 Thursday, January 21 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7, Mark 3:7-12 Friday, January 22 1 Samuel 24:3-21, Mark 3:13-19 Saturday, January 23 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27, Mark 3:20-21 Sunday, January 24 Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 or 12:1214, 27, Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Choose one of the following activities as a way to further reflect on the Sunday readings: • Plan a family celebration for the gifts that each family member has received from God. Each member should contribute to the celebration by offering something they created by using a talent God has given them. (For example, one child could play something on the piano; another could make a banner thanking God; another family member could bake cookies.) The celebration should include a short prayer service thanking God for the gifts. • Go for a winter walk with your family as a reminder of the gifts of nature. As you walk together, point out all the wondrous gifts of creation. Make an arrangement of winter gifts to remind the family of God’s abundance. • Discuss the different ministries within your church and the people who use their gifts for the community. Have each family member write a note of appreciation to one of these members of the community. ϱ Respect Life Ministry Calendar The second Wednesday of each month is Respect Life Rosary and Mass. The Rosary begins at 6:00 PM and Mass begins at 6:30 PM. There is a Respect Life Eucharistic Holy Hour on the second Sunday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00 PM, in the St. Joseph Chapel. Every Friday morning at 10:00 AM we meet in the church parking lot next to La Salette Hall to go pray as witnesses for life at Planned Parenthood on I-45. All are welcome to join us. Arrangement for transportation is available, upon request. For more Information contact Respect Life Ministry at [email protected] or 281-0648-2764. Adult Confirmation is for baptized Catholics who have not been confirmed in the gifts of the Holy Spirit during the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information on how to prepare to complete your Sacraments of Initiation of the Catholic Church contact Amy Schauss at [email protected] or 832-630-6512. Adult Scripture Study on the Book of GENESIS The Adult Faith Formation program at Mary Queen Church will resume its Scripture Study Series on the Book of Genesis on Sunday from 3:45-5:15 PM and Thursday morning from 9:30-11:00 AM beginning January 10th (Rooms 114/115) and January 14th (Mini Hall) respectively, and will run for 12 weeks through early April. The sessions will continue the indepth and reflective study of the Book of Genesis using the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible series by theologian Scott Hahn. A donation of $15.00 is requested to cover material only. No new purchase will be necessary if you are continuing from the first semester. Please call the parish office at 281-482-1391 or [email protected] to register. Space is limited. For questions or more information please contact: Dr. Adam Martinez, Adult Faith Formation Director at [email protected] Spring Semester Session January 10th - April 14th Christian Meditation Prayer Group All are invited to join us on Wednesday from 9:00—10:00 AM in the Bride’s Room (enter through the side door of the church). Contact Sandy at 281-482-1784 or [email protected]. Facilitator: Patti Rubinak (Sunday afternoon): January 17th, 24th, 31st February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March 6th, 20th April 3rd, 10th Our Lady of La Salette Prayer Group Join us on Mondays in La Salette Hall—St. Ann Room at 7:00 PM. We praise the Lord and exercise the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Join us for worship, song, teaching, testimonies and prayer for healing. For information, contact Brother Roger at 281-648-2764. Facilitator: Linda Robison (Thursday morning): January 21st, 28th February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March 3rd, 10th, 31st April 7th, 14th Love of God and Love of Country All are invited to join us every Thursday at 12:30 PM in La Salette Hall—Divine Mercy Chapel. We pray the Rosary for the needs of our country. We study the writings of the Founding Fathers of the Republic, deeply rooted in the Christian faith. We also discuss events, legislation and social trends that are shaping the country's direction. Let us come together to learn and apply scriptural principles for daily living as Jesus teaches. “When we approach the Bible, then, we approach Jesus, the Word of God; and in order to encounter Jesus, we must approach him in a prayerful study of the inspired word of God, the Sacred Scriptures.” – Ignatius Catholic Bible Study Series. ϲ Come to the Water Our focus for this group is to form merciful hearts to participate in the many “Works of Mercy” opportunities offered through our Parish Social Ministries and bring awareness to other needs in our community. If you are working in Parish Social Ministry or seeking to learn more about Catholic Social Teaching, please join us in La Salette Hall on Thursday January 21st from 7:00-8:30 PM. Please contact Terri Kettle at 713-5604503 or [email protected] for more information. Guest Speaker: Chris Austgen Ministry Highlighted: Food Pantry VIRTUS Mary Queen will be offering the VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children class on January 23, 2016 in the Parish Center, Mini Hall, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This is the basic three hour class required for anyone volunteering in ministries involving children within the parish. Online signup is through the VIRTUS website at http://www.virtusonline.org, and all attendees must register on-line in advance, no walk-ups are allowed. If you have any questions, please contact our parish coordinator, Daniel Barineau, at 281-300-5481. Interested in learning about the formation of priests for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston? Join us for a presentation by Fr. John Rooney, MRE, Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Mary Seminary. Restore Hope Mary Queen Church offers a support group, Restore Hope, to women who have had an abortion at any time during their lives. This ministry seeks to help them heal, experience God's love and mercy and find forgiveness within a small group setting. All information is kept confidential. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the group facilitator at [email protected]. Thursday, January 28, 2016 7:00 PM Mary Queen Catholic Church, Mini Hall Hosted by Serra Club of Bay Area Light refreshments will be served HE HAS A JOB that puts him in touch with dozens of interesting people each week: He smiles over coffee while a 95 year old woman reminisces about her first date in 1920; he discusses ideas with a world -class philosopher after a lecture. ŝǀŽƌĐĞĚŽƌ^ĞƉĂƌĂƚĞĚ͍ Our next session is Monday, January 25, 2016 6:50 PM in the Retreat House Divorce Care is a weekly support group and seminar series where you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Start when you can, come as often as you can. The cost is just $15 per person (includes workbook). Call Stephe at 713-2523253 for information or to pre-register. ϳ Each day when he gets out of bed, he knows his work will make a difference. People knock on his door when they learn their spouses are sick, even dying. When they don’t have the money to buy winter coats for their small children. Or when their parents have kicked them out of the house. He does his best to do something for them all, but he gets back even more. This is not a thankless job. Real appreciation is expressed in hugs, smiles and simple thanks. His co-workers are well trained and knowledgeable in their fields. And they are supportive, never competitive. They laugh a lot with him. Sometimes they cry with him. But they are always caring. This job has brought out in him all sorts of hidden talents. He hadn’t known what a flair he had for public speaking; now, after every talk, there are pats on the back. He hadn’t known how much he liked children; now hundreds of kids know he’s ticklish behind the knees. This is not a dead-end job. He is learning every day. He is a priest. Does his job sound good to you? ~Mary Queen Vocation Ministry ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION 281-482-1391 Alice Malek, Administrator, Ext. 328 [email protected] Cynthia Newman, Director, Ext. 333 [email protected] Preschool and Elementary CCE Schedule No CCE classes this week January 17th, 19th or 20th (Staff development and retreat) The CCE office will be closed January 17th (afternoon), 18th and 20th Classes resume January 24th, 26th, 27th Next LifeTeen: Life Teen is January 17th from 6:45 8:35 PM. The theme is “Vacation Bible School”. The next Life Teen is January 24th. Witnessing The Faith: Witnessing The Faith is January 19th from 7:15 - 8:30 PM in Rooms 114/115. The theme is “Vacation Bible School”. The next class is January 26th. Gringo’s Spirit Day Fundraiser Mary Queen is presenting Safe Environment “Protecting God’s Children” Saturday, January 23rd 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Mini Hall Adults who work with children or teens must attend this 3hour workshop, and submit to a background check. If you plan to work with minors, now or in the future, finding a class couldn’t get any easier. To Register go to www.virtusonline.org. Click the link on the left. Choose Galveston-Houston (Archdiocese). Registration must be made online. Walk-ins are not permitted. Space is limited, so don’t delay. Would you like to support our youth programs and have great Mexican food? Well now you can! If you eat at Gringo’s in Pearland (“The Original”) on Tuesday, January 26th, all you have to do is bring our Spirit Day flyer with you, and 20% of your bill will go towards Mary Queen Youth! You must have the flyer for Gringo’s to make the donation. You can find flyers on the youth bulletin board or download it from the Mary Queen website, under the Youth Ministry tab. Third Confirmation Class January 24th, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, in the Main Hall. All Confirmation candidates should arrive by 12:45 PM so that they can get checked in. We’ll see you there! This class may also be taken for renewal credit. Volunteers receiving VIRTUS approval in 2011 must attend a refresher course by December 31, 2016. Children’s Collecon Sweet as chocolate are the children who keep the Lord’s Day holy, and remember the needs of others through the parish Offertory. Collection envelopes (available at the welcome desk) came from Dana B., Ellen B., Jason B., Megan B., Bryan C., Jake C., Nicholas C., Victoria C., Aisling F., Mairead F., Jaxton G., Annie H., William L., Jacob M., Ella O., Sofia O., Ethan S., Ella S., Ingrid S., Kirstin S., Brian V., Edward, Hailey, Joseph, Kendall, Kennedy, Victoria and William. Thank you for every coin, dollar, envelope or sacrifice of praise offered to God! December 27th - $376.92 January 3rd - $434.63 January 10th - $384.38 Next Edge: There will be NO EDGE on Wednesday, January 20th. EDGE will resume on January 27th. Junior High Youth Rally The Archdiocesan Junior High Youth Rally is quickly approaching! Mark your calendars on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, The Woodlands, Texas. The cost is $40.00 and includes meals. The theme this year is “Mercy Games” featuring Doug Brummel National Catholic speaker, comedian and story teller. Forms can be found on Mary Queen’s Edge bulletin board in the Parish Center. All forms with payment are due this Wednesday, January 20th. ϴ SAVE THE DATE: MARDI GRAS DANCE The Mary Queen Knights of Columbus Council and the Women’s Ministry will be hosting a dinner and dance on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 7:00 11:00 PM in the Parish Center—Main Hall. The theme this year is Mardi Gras since the date of the event is close to Fat Tuesday. There will be a professional DJ to play all music requests and we will have door prizes during the evening along with prizes for the best Mardi Gras costume. We will be selling tickets for this event after all Masses on January 24th and January 31st. Thank you and hope to see you there!! Get Ready for the Super Bowl Pre-order Your Party Food Today Knights of Columbus - BBQ SALE The Knights of Columbus will be selling their famous smoked chickens, sausage links and ribs on February 7th, Super Bowl Sunday, after all morning Masses. New Item: Pre-order a smoked pork shoulder, perfect for pulled pork. The 8 pound roasts are fully cooked and are just $30.00 each. If you would like to pre-order ribs, chicken or sausages for your game day gathering, please contact Roland Souliere at [email protected]. Good Shepherd Book Club Did some of your well intentioned relatives, friends or neighbors give you a gift card that you will not use? Monthly Book Study Caregiver Prayer Support Group The Good Shepherd & The Child, A Joyful Journey Please consider donating them to the Food Pantry and we will find a good home for them. Volunteers Needed As part of our Parish Social Ministry we try to brighten the day for the residents at Friendswood Health Care Center. Monday and Friday mornings at 10:00 AM we play BINGO with the residents. If you would like to show these senior citizens some of God's mercy and volunteer for an hour each week, please contact Chris at [email protected] or 281-482-1950. ϵ Thursday, January 21st, 7:00 - 8:00 PM OR Friday, January 22nd, 9:30 - 10:30 AM Mary Queen Parish Center Room 120 & 125 For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Ried at [email protected] Mary Queen Cookbooks Pick up your pre-ordered Cookbook After All Masses in Church Narthex January 16th & 17th Pre-ordered cookbooks may be picked up after all Masses this weekend, January 16th & 17th. The cookbooks will be available for distribution or sale at the Reception Desk in the Parish Center, Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Please contact the Receptionist for availability dates. Cookbooks will also be sold while supplies last. Much gratitude to Cindy Oberlin for overseeing the project from start to completion. If you see her, please let her know how much you appreciate your cookbook. Rescheduled Chili & Gumbo Cook-Off Get Your Teams Together Now! Sunday, February 21st Get your teams ready or your spoons handy. The Mary Queen Youth Council has rescheduled its 3rd Annual Mary Queen Chili & Gumbo Cook-off Fundraiser. The competition is Sunday, February 21st from 12:00 - 4:00 PM on the church grounds. The Youth Council will be selling tasting kits for spectators. The entry fee is $50.00 per team. The entry form and rules may be found on the Youth Room door, at the Reception Desk in the Parish Center or on the Mary Queen website at www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org. For more information or questions please contact JoEllen at [email protected] or 281-482-1391 extension 381. Mary’s Chain of Love Ministry (Crochet & Craft) Come Pray & Crochet With Us Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 AM Parish Center - Rooms 114-115 We are expanding and want to serve our own Mary Queen Ministries and the community! We specialize in: Prayer Shawls for those in need of comfort, hats & scarves for the homeless and crocheted appliques (crosses, angels, sheep and more) attached to prayer tags. We also make baby items for the Gabriel Project. Want to learn to crochet? We will teach you. Don’t have time for a lot of meetings? We will give you a project to work on at home. Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines - If you have something to submit for the bulletin, please submit your information no later than noon to [email protected] The next Financial Peace University (FPU) nine week course is scheduled to begin at Mary Queen on Sunday, January 31st through Sunday, March 20th, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mini Hall. This isn’t your typical “money class". Financial Peace University is practical, entertaining and fun! More than 1.5 million families and individuals have taken FPU. The average family completing the course pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in just 90 days. That’s an $8,000 change in position! Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet or you’re a millionaire, FPU has something for you. For more information or questions, please contact Kevin Twyford at 281-414-9710 or [email protected]. January 24th Bulletin - has already been submitted January 31st Bulletin - Submit by Monday, January 25th For more information and to register for the class go to: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1009106 Monetary donations and yarn are gratefully accepted to help us create our projects. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Dittrich at [email protected] or 832-282-6346. ϭϬ What’s Going On At Mary Queen? There are many ways to find out what is going on at Mary Queen Catholic Church: announcements at Mass, the bulletin, the Mary Queen Website, weekly E-News and on Facebook. If you would like to receive our weekly E-News, go to the Mary Queen website at www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org and sign up. You can also click on the Facebook link and “like us” to receive the newsfeeds. New Members January 2016 DĂƌLJYƵĞĞŶ ͲEĞǁƐ Gene & Diana Hess Ashley Jackson Mike & Megan Murphy Mary Queen’s High School Winter Formal Friday, February 5, 2016 7:30 - 11:30 PM Parish Center—Main Hall Tickets: $5.00 Daniel & Anna Green Roy Collins Rit & Catalina Johnson Jayson & Christina Edwards All tickets will be purchased at the door and all are welcome! Food and water are provided, other refreshments are available for purchase. John & Lindsey Evans Brandon & Jessica Espiritu Dress Code: Boys must wear a button-up shirt and nice pants (no jeans). Feel free to wear a tie, jacket or suit if desired. Girls must wear a dress or skirt and nice top. Dresses/skirts must be fingertip in length and if strapless must have a cover up. The Mary Queen Adult Choir We need more singers. The choir at Mary Queen is a group of volunteers who enjoy singing and praising God through song. They share their time and talents by leading the musical worship at the 9:30 AM Mass every Sunday. Rehearsals are Monday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Church. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Russell Bolduc at 281-482-1391 or [email protected]. We are in need of voices for all sections; sopranos, alto, tenor and bass. Adult Orchestra If you are skilled in a musical instrument (brass, wind, strings), and are interested in sharing your talent during liturgies, please contact Russell. We practice the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 9:00 PM in the Church. ϭϭ Mary Queen welcomes our newest Child of God into the Catholic Faith. January 3, 2016 Ramona Prentice We Pray For …... Charlotte Alexander Susan Alston Family Joan Arellano Manuel Arellano Christopher Austgen Jacob Daniel Jean Date Barbara DeLuka Barnard Family John Bauer Marcia Beaujon Mary Behne Anna Bermudez Dolly Bolton Chase Bourque Kim Bowers Debbie Britton Jackson Burgett Sr. Kerry Burke Jo Faulk Judy Frankie Arda Fry John Cahoon Nola Carter Mary Jo Castillo Betty Cawley Eli Chariez Antoinette Chavez Art Craig Alison Ehrlich Lily Elder Andrew Garcia Maria Garcia Vera Garcia Shirley Geerts Jonanna George Hope Gibson Teresa Gibson Family Fran Goetz Celeste Golz Angelica Gonzalez Noberto Gonzalez Handwerk Family Anita Houston Janet Hulsbosch Lamoine Humphreys Brenda La Bauve Carol Lafeber Dennis Lai-Fang Sharon Lamb Mary Ledesma Lou Leonard Marlene Livonia Chris Lobue Kathi Lobue Carol Lorance Richard Machowicz Lillian McKinley Marc McKenzie Bob Mireles Diana Mireles Aloma Naivar Franklin Naivar Jackie Nall Sandra Nowak Cindy Oberlin Gloria Olivares Nora Olivares Janet Pape Annette Pappas Judy Parker Berta Perez Chris Perez Mildred Pesl Dorothy Porter Lou Porter Abraham Ramirez Fela Real James Richard Michael Roger Bessie Rohan Evelyn Rose Judy Sandella Jan Saunders Mark Schneider TC Skeete Donald Smith Vince Smith Lucille Talbert Jean Thomas Jim Tinney Ernest Trevino Ryder Trull Esther Tucker Raul Valdez Joey Vallot Bill Vasen Janice Vinson Dana Vontour Barry Ward Shirley Weaver Harvey Webb Jim Wetsel Barbara Williams Isabel Williams Joanna Zimmerman Janie Zuniga Special Needs Families Lori Speiser Dixie Suit Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our friends who are sick. Give them strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience with pain. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. ~ In Memoriam ~ Please pray for the repose of the soul of Concetta (Connie) Floridia, Mary Queen Parishioner Isidro Perez, father of Mary Rodriguez The Sanctuary Candle is in memory of Chuck White week of January 16th – January 24th We offer the Vigil Candle as a Memorial Candle each week to interested parishioners who would like to request that it burn “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” a loved one, living or deceased. To reserve the candle, contact the Receptionist in the Parish Office at 281-482-1391. The name of your loved one will be published in the bulletin and near the Sanctuary Candle in the Church. Prayer List Requests If you have a family member(s) or friend(s) who are in need of special prayers by our parish community, please consider placing them on the Mary Queen Prayer List. You may do so by contacting our receptionist, Anita Shorosky at 281-482-1391 or [email protected]. Names will remain on the list for 60 days unless we are notified otherwise. ϭϮ News Around The Area ĂůůŝŶŐůůzŽƵŶŐĚƵůƚƐƚŽdŚĞŽŽƌŽĨDĞƌĐLJ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϳ͕ϮϬϭϲ ŽŶŶĞĐƚ͕ ŶĐŽƵŶƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ 'ƌŽǁ Ăƚ ΗdŚĞ ŽŽƌ ŽĨ DĞƌĐLJ ϮϬϭϲΗ͘ :ŽŝŶŚƵŶĚƌĞĚƐŝŶƚŚĞŝƌϮϬΖƐĂŶĚϯϬΖƐƚŽĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞƚŚĞ:ƵďŝůĞĞŽĨ DĞƌĐLJ ŽŶ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ Ϯϳ͕ ϮϬϭϲ͘ KŶůLJ ΨϮϱ ďLJ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ ϯϭƐƚ͕ Ψϯϱ aer that date. Internaonal speakers, prayer, music, fun and DĂƐƐǁŝƚŚŝƐŚŽƉ^ŚĞůƚnj͘ŽŽƌƉƌŝnjĞ͗&ƌĞĞƚƌŝƉƚŽWŽůĂŶĚĨŽƌƚŚĞ World Youth Day. Join us contemplang on the mystery of ŵĞƌĐLJĂŶĚĨŽƌŐŝǀĞŶĞƐƐ͘džƉůŽƌĞƚŚĞĐŽƌƉŽƌĂůͬƐƉŝƌŝƚƵĂůǁŽƌŬƐŽĨ mercy presented by ten organizaons. Event in English and ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ͘^ƚ͘WŝƵƐy,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽů͕ϴϭϭt͘ŽŶŽǀĂŶ^ƚ͘,ŽƵƐƚŽŶdy ϳϳϬϵϭ͘ Registraons online ǁǁǁ͘ĂƌĐŚŐŚ͘ŽƌŐͬLJĂĐŵŽƌ;ϳϭϯͿϳϰϭͲϴϳϳϴ͘ The Bay Area Deanery Council of Catholic Women (BADCCW) will hold their January meeting TEXAS RALLY FOR LIFE St. Helen’s will be offering a bus to the 2016 Texas Rally for Life in Austin, TX on Saturday January 23rd. The bus will leave St. Helen’s parking lot at 6:15 AM sharp. Cost of the bus is $30 with children under 12 free. At 10:00 AM the pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Joe Vasquez at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Austin followed by a $5 lunch at the church’s activity center. The march and rally will be from 1:00 3:00 PM. The bus will return at 4:30 PM. To register or obtain more information, contact Richard Lang at 713298-4755 or [email protected] . Hymn Competition for the Year of Mercy Residents of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are invited to participate in a hymn competition in honor of the Year of Mercy. The theme of the hymn is “Merciful, Like the Father.” The winner will have his/her music distributed throughout the Archdiocese for potential use on Divine Mercy Sunday and throughout the Year of Mercy. The winner will receive a cash award. For more information, go to www.archgh.org/yearofmercy/prayer/ Hymn-Competition-for-the-Year-of-Mercy/. ϭϯ on Wednesday, January 20th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church, Rosary Hall, 816 Park Drive, La Porte, TX. In addition to a brief monthly meeting, Sister Eleanor Dickson will speak about the Year of Mercy. Donations are also requested to support the Pregnancy and Parenting Support Centers of Galveston County. Please consider bringing Diapers, sizes 4, 5, or 6 and toiletry items. These centers help mothers with parenting classes, as well as food and clothing needs. They educate women and discourage abortion. The BADCCW is an affiliated network of dedicated Catholic women who come together for fellowship, to grow in spirituality, leadership and service to Christ, His church and society. BBQ Lunch—$5.00. For more information or to carpool, contact Gretchen Mitchell at 832-605-8360 or [email protected]. Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group Meets the 3rd Thursday, of each month, from 7:30 9:00 PM, (monthly meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion). Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832 -978-6716 or [email protected]. 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