December 21, 2014 - 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
December 21, 2014
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.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Benny Thadathilkunnel, M.S.
Deacons: Darrell Moulton, 281-482-0939
Paul Robison, 713-416-1585
Priests in Residence: Fr. Maurice “Moe” Linehan, M.S.
Fr. Lamartine Eliscar, M.S.
Pastoral Administration
Office Administrator
Administrative Assistant
Bookkeeper I
Bookkeeper II & Capital Campaign Admin.
Receptionist
Carla Martin, ext. 311
Rhonda Hansen, ext. 315
Susan Silva, ext. 313
George Rodgers, ext. 313
Anita Shorosky, ext. 310
Coordinator of Ministries & Functions
Rose Mary Baez, ext. 219
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
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, please
register with the Parish Office so we can keep an
accurate census.
Registration forms can be found in the:
Parish Office
Welcome Desk (in Church narthex)
Church’s website
Come Worship With Us!
Manny Bourque, ext. 317
Our Parish community worships together at Sunday
Mass, daily Masses, Holy Hour and Morning Prayer.
Renee Bourque, ext. 329
Kyle Turner, ext. 318
Join us for Morning Prayer each weekday
(except Wednesday) at 8:10 AM.
Russell Bolduc, ext. 227
Open
Food Pantry/Social Concerns
Coordinator, Food Pantry/
Social Services Ministry
Chris Austgen, 281-482-1950
Facilities Management
Facilities Manager
Maintenance Coordinator
Chuck Turner, 832-618-4647
Charles Ganter, ext. 310
Support Staff
Maintenance
New to the Parish?
Have you been here
awhile but haven’t
registered?
We pray the rosary after the 8:30 AM daily Masses
(except Wednesday & First Fridays).
Ron Johnson
Sacramental Life
Sacrament of Baptism:
Congratulations for Choosing Life!
Parents should contact the Parish Office to register for
preparation.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Peace Be With You! Saturday
Bulletin Submission
4:00—5:00 PM or by appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony: The Lord Bless You! Contact one
of the priests at least six months in advance for preparation.
Sacrament of Anointing 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:
Christian Initiation of Adults: Journey With Us In
Faith! For inquiry into the Catholic Faith, contact the Parish
Office.
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Please see the Christmas Holiday
Bulletin submission schedule on
page 6 of the bulletin.
Ministry / Organization events for
the calendar must be submitted to
[email protected].
Mass Intentions
This Week in the Parish
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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 & 9:30 Masses - Coffee & Donuts (Main Hall)
Honeybaked Ham & Turkey Sales for Christmas (Church Narthex)
No CCE Classes
No Life Teen Night
No RCIA/C Class
9:00 AM Adult Scripture Study (Room 119)
Monday, December 22, 2014
No Edge or Life Teen Core Team Meetings
No Special Friends
7:30 AM Stretching for Strength Class (Mini Hall)
6:00 PM Ministry of Care Christmas Party (Retreat House)
6:30 PM Honeybaked Ham/Turkey Distribution (Food Pantry)
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal (St Cecilia Room)
7:00 PM La Salette Prayer Group (La Salette Hall - St Anne Family Room)
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
No CCE Classes
No Eucharistic Adoration
No Witnessing the Faith
6:30 PM Honeybaked Ham/Turkey Distribution (Food Pantry)
7:00 PM Men's Council Prayer Group (La Salette Hall - St Anne Family
Room)
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - Christmas Eve
No CCE Classes
No Edge Night
No Eucharistic Adoration
Parish Office and Parish Center closed for Chrismas Eve
4:00 PM Christmas Mass - Children's Liturgy (Church)
6:30 PM Christmas Mass with Life Teen music (Church)
8:30 PM Christmas Mass with Life Teen music (Church)
11:30 PM Christmas Night Concert (Church)
12:00 AM Midnight Mass with Adult Choir (Church)
Saturday, December 20
5:30 PM Living & Departed Loved Ones of Clint & Dottie Carlin,
Stanley Saccomanno, Thomas Reese, Jr.
Sunday, December 21
7:30 AM Fr. Moe Linehan, M.S.—Birthday Blessings,
Mary Danna
9:30 AM Sherry Smith, Maria Soledad Lopez,
Armando Lopez
11:30 AM All Our Parishioners
5:30 PM Living & Departed Family Members of the RiveronZamora Families, Claire Butler, Arturo Hervada
Monday, December 22
8:30 AM Lost Souls in Purgatory, Patricia Belan
Tuesday, December 23
8:30 AM Hilman Reviere—Birthday Blessings, Patricia Belan
Wednesday, December 24—Christmas Eve
4:00 PM Robert Ferstl, Patricia Belan, Goldie Witucki
6:30 PM Living & Departed Loved Ones of Rick & Vera Smart,
Tony Diotalevi
8:30 PM All Our Parishioners
12:00 AM Mitch Stenger, Living & Deceased Members of the
Krieger-Handwerk Families
Thursday, December 25
8:00 AM Joe Silva—Birthday Blessings, All Our Parishioners,
Barbara Zwingman
10:30 AM Richard A Perkins, Mike Vukelich, Niko Kafarela
Friday, December 26
8:30 AM Living & Departed Members of Judy Hodges,
John Michael Garry, Bernard Kucharski
Saturday, December 27
5:30 PM Stephen Scroggins, Jose Oscar Rivas,
Aldolfo Alaniz
Sunday, December 28
7:30 AM All Our Parishioners
9:30 AM J. Michael Kernan—Birthday Blessings, Marie Lang,
Barbara Zwingman
11:30 AM Phung Lorenzo Vu, Linda Wahl
5:30 PM Rafael Garza, Helen Ignacio, Victor Ignacio
Parish Financial Information
10:30 AM Christmas Day Mass (Church)
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Envelopes
$27,941.00
Loose
$1,931.00
Youth
$239.64
Total
$30,111.64
Friday, December 26, 2014
Parish Office and Parish Center closed for Christmas Holiday
Master’s Plan: $16,235.00
Future Development & Maintenance: $6,705.12
Thursday, December 25, 2014 - Christmas Day
Parish Office and Parish Center closed for Christmas Holiday
8:00 AM Christmas Day Mass (Church)
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Feast of the Holy Family
7:30 AM Men's ACTS Faith Sharing group (Room 110/Library)
7:30 AM Men's Ministry Prayer Group (Retreat House)
4:00 PM Reconciliation (Church)
Envelopes: 517
Food Pantry Report for November 2014
Food Assistance
Utility Assistance
Other Expense
Total Expense
Families
183
17
People
742
55
Expense
$1,793
$2,054
$43
$3,890
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Today’s Gospel
Gospel : Luke 1:26-38
Let us pray that we, like Mary, may be open to
God’s Spirit when it comes into our lives in ways
we do not expect.
Blessed are you among women!
Daily Readings
Sunday, December 21
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16, Romans 16:25-27,
Luke 1:26-38
December 21, 2014
Was Jesus actually
born December 25?
Monday, December 22
1 Samuel 1:24-28, Luke 1:46-56
Tuesday, December 23
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Luke 1:57-66
How do we know the date of Jesus’ birth?
I’ve checked my Bible, and I can’t find any
mention of the date.
Wednesday, December 24
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-11, 14a, 16, Luke 1:67-79
Thursday, December 25
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6,John 1:1-18
You’re right: The Bible doesn’t say Jesus was
born December 25. The Gospels of Matthew
and Luke are the only Scriptures to give much
detail about Christ’s birth and infancy. They
name the key political figures of the day, but
not much else (Luke 1:5 and 2:1–2). Neither
evangelist included specific information
about the dates.
Dates were apparently not important to
the earliest Christians. Besides, the first
few generations of Christ’s followers were
far more interested in celebrating Christ’s
resurrection each Sunday, and eventually
on Easter, than they were in celebrating his
birth.
Christians started to associate December 25
with Christ’s nativity centuries after the
fact: the year 336, according to the earliest
evidence.
The most popular theory is that the Church
chose to replace a popular pagan Roman
sun festival celebrating the winter solstice
(December 21 or 22) with a Christian feast
that could overtake the pagan festival and
use its sun imagery to speak of Christ as the
unconquered “Sun of Righteousness.”
Friday, December 26
Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59,Matthew 10:17-22
Saturday, December 27
1 John 1:1-4, John 20:2-8
Sunday, December 28
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 (Year B: Genesis 15:1-6,21:1-3),
Colossians 3:12-21 (Year B: Hebrews 1:8, 11-12, 17-19),
Luke 2:22-40
Pray the rosary
Choose one of the following activities as a way to
further reflect on the Sunday readings:
•
Mary said "yes" to God’s call without knowing what it
would mean. Her story shows that nothing is impossible
with God. Think of one area of your family life that you
think is impossible. During prayer time this week, ask God
for assistance with that family situation.
•
Gather with your family and say the Joyful Mysteries of the
Rosary together. Ask Mary to give you the courage to
listen to God as she did.
•
history. How have you carried on the story of faith in your
family?
Review the Hail Mary with your children. Make sure they can
each say it from memory.
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Prayer Groups & Scripture Studies
Adult Scripture Study on Sundays
Parish Social Ministry
Join us each Sunday 9:00 – 11:00 AM in Room 119 for an in-depth
look at the Sunday readings.
“The Church cannot neglect the service of
Christian Meditation Prayer Group
Sacraments and the Word. . . . Those who are
All are invited to join us on Wednesday, from 9:00—10:00 AM or
5:30—6:15 PM in the Bride’s Room (enter through the side door of the
church). Contact Sandy at 281-482-1784 or [email protected].
(No Prayer Group December 24th or 31st)
able to make offerings in accordance with their
Our Lady of La Salette Prayer Group
themselves in need.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Deus
Join us on Mondays in La Salette Hall—Divine Mercy Chapel 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.
Caritas Est, no. 22)
Men’s Ministry Prayer Group
Save the Date
Parish Social Ministry Formation Day
All men are invited to join us on Saturday mornings in the Retreat
House from 7:30 AM—9:30 AM.
Men’s Council Prayer Group
All men are invited to join us for prayer and reflection on Tuesdays
from 7:00—8:30 PM in La Salette Hall.
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.
(No Group on December 25th or January 1st)
W.O.R.D.—Young Adult Scripture Study
Young professionals and college students (ages 18-35) are invited to
join our Mary Queen Young Adult Group on Sunday afternoons at
1:00 PM in the Retreat House for a light lunch and Scripture Study.
We will spend time each week in prayer and focusing on the weekly
Mass readings. For more information, please email
[email protected]. Hope to see you there! There will be
no Scripture Study December 21st - January 4th. We will resume
January 11th.
Divorce Care will not meet December 22nd - January 5th.
Sessions will resume on Monday, January 12, 2015.
Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena – plan ahead now to pray this
novena beginning Sunday, December 28th – Feast of the Holy
Family. Women Under Mary’s Mantle will offer group prayer at Mary
Queen on the following three evenings at 7:00 PM: December 28th,
January 2nd and January 5th. Let us join together in prayer for our
families, confident that Our Lady knows all of our “KNOTS” and can
undo each one of them – there is no knot too difficult for her to untie.
Find the prayers at: www.theholyrosary.org/maryundoerknots
Find the Novena Prayer Booklet at:
www.adoremusbooks.com/novenaourladyundoerofknotssecondedition
charity any more than she can neglect the
means . . . to support orphans, widows , the
sick, and those who for other reasons find
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, Matt Johns of Catholic
Charities will be our keynote speaker for the first Parish
Social Ministry Formation Day. He will be speaking on
Social Ministry 101: What Is It and Why Do We Do It.
There will also be a panel presentation that will include
representatives from Our Daily Bread, Galveston County
Food Bank, Catholic Charities and others. Watch the
bulletin for more information.
Got Gift Cards? Did some of your well intentioned
relatives, friends, or neighbors give
you a gift card that you will not
use? Donate them to the Food
Pantry and we will find a good
home for them.
Come to the Water
All are welcome as we join together, with a
merciful heart, on Thursday, January 29th
at 7:00 PM. We will come together as the
body of Christ to embrace the “Works of
Mercy” and discuss how we can reach out
to the poor, the hungry, the sick and the
sorrowful. Please contact Terri Kettle at
[email protected] or 713-560-4503
for more information.
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].
The next group will begin in January, 2015.
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PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
281-482-1391
Alice Malek, Administrator, Ext. 328
Cindy Newman, Director, Ext. 333
CCE Preschool & Elementary Classes Resume
Sunday, January 18th
Tuesday, January 20th
Wednesday, January 21st
Next Life Teen:
There is no Life Teen this Sunday, December 21st. Have
a great Christmas break! Life Teen will resume on
Sunday, January 18th.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Children’s Collection Envelopes
It’s like giving Baby Jesus a gift each time the children
use or create envelopes for their offerings. Jake C.,
Nicholas C., Sarah Elizabeth C., Joseph M., Hailey M.
Aidan S., Alexander S., Arden S., Avery S., Katie S.,
Owen Thomas S., Ella G. S., Bryan, John, Erin and
Victoria gave $19.00 to the December 7 collection, in
gratitude for talents received, and for the gift of time to
pray and help others. Happy Birthday, Jesus from the
children!
Christmas Eve Mass with the Children
December 24, 4:00 P.M.
Children are invited to dress up in simple costumes as
characters in the Christmas story (shepherds, angels,
Magi, innkeepers, animals, etc.) to welcome Baby Jesus.
Mary and Joseph will be waiting. Father invites the
children to come up during the Gospel story when their
characters are mentioned. All children may sit with
Father during the homily as he tells a special story.
Next Edge:
There is no Edge this Wednesday, December 24th. Have
a great Christmas break. Edge will resume on
Wednesday, January 21st.
Junior High Youth Rally
The Archdiocesan Junior High Youth Rally is quickly
approaching! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February
21, 2015 from 10:30 AM until 9:00 PM at St. Helen’s
Church in Pearland. The cost is $40 and includes meals.
The theme this year is “The One in You” featuring national
singer, songwriter and speaker, Chris Padgett. Forms can
be found on Mary Queen’s website or the Edge bulletin
board in the main hall. All forms with payment are due
Wednesday, January 21.
FIRST EUCHARIST
PARENT & CHILD ORIENTATION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th
6:45-8:00 PM in the Parish Hall
This meeting is for parents and children currently
participating in sacrament preparation classes.
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@MaryQueenYouth
The 4th annual Mary Queen Honey
Baked Ham and Turkey Breast sale for
Christmas/New Year. We will be taking
orders after all masses through December
21st! Buy one and pick it up at the Food
Pantry Building the Monday/Tuesday
before Christmas and avoid the lines in the store! Don’t
need one? Consider buying one and donating it to a
needy family through the MQ food pantry! Funds raised
this year are being donated to our sister parish in
Cochabamba Bolivia!
3 lb Turkey Breast (smoked/roasted, Serves 8) - $30
3.5 lb Boneless Ham (Serves 8) - $40
8 lb Half Ham (Serves 12) - $65
11 lb Half Ham (Serves 18) - $85
14.5 lb Whole Ham (Serves 26) - $110
Orders can be made and payment arranged between
now and December 21st, by contacting:
Dan Barineau - 281-300-5481
Luis Briones - 281-793-0362
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 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.
Open Position
Director of Life Teen Music Ministry
Mary Queen Church has a part-time Director of Life Teen Music
Ministry position available. The successful candidate will have singing
and playing experience with Life Teen or comparable Catholic youth
program and an in depth knowledge of music and music theory (formal
training a plus). Pro-audio knowledge and sound mixing and the ability
to learn quickly is a must. The candidate must also have the desire to
lead teens in praise and worship as well as lead by example in prayer,
praise and worship. Excellent communication skills are necessary for
collaboration with Pastor, Office Administrator and Pastoral Staff. For
more information or to apply, please contact Carla Martin at 281-4821391, ext. 311 or email at [email protected].
Open Position
Adult Help Wanted for the Mary Queen Nursery
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 12 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 281-482-1391, ext. 311
or Juanita Solis, Nursery Coordinator at 281-996-0372.
Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines
If you have something to submit for the bulletin, please
note the Christmas & New Year holiday deadlines.
Please submit items to [email protected]
December 28th Bulletin & January 4th Bulletin
These bulletins has been submitted
January 11th Bulletin
Items need to be submitted by Monday, January 5th at Noon
Special Needs Mass Kits
The Mary Queen Women’s Ministry has assembled 8
Kits to welcome and encourage families with special
needs children to attend Mass together. Each kit
contains items to soothe and entertain young children
during Mass. The kits may be picked up before Mass and
returned after Mass to the cart behind the Welcome Desk
in the Narthex. Instructions and a contents list is included
in each kit.
The 2015 Calendars are available in the
Church narthex. One per family please.
Christmas Wishes to La Salette Missionaries
Rev. Ron Beauchemin, M.S.
La Salette Missionaries
1243 Monroe St, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Rev. John Dolan, M.S.
Our Lady of the Cape Rectory
PO Box 1799
Brewster, MA 02631-0017
Rev. Paul Mandziuk, M.S.
Missionaries of La Salette
6402 Calle de Estevan
Tucson, AZ 85718-1951
Rev. Thomas Huhn, M.S.
St Oliver Plunkett Rectory
3200 Brooks Dr
Snellville, GA 30078-3552
Rev. Thomas Vellappallil, M.S.
La Salette Mission Center
4650 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63111-1398
Rev. Phil “Skip” Negley, M.S.
La Salette Missionaries
1 Irving St
Winchester, MA 01890
Rev. Maurice “Moe” Linehan, M.S.
Bro. Ed Normantowicz, M.S.
Rev. Donald Thomas, M.S.
Rev. Patrick McCarthy, M.S.
La Salette Missionaries
85 New Park Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106-2184
Bro. Robert “Bob” Belliveau, M.S.
The Highlands
335 Nichols Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Bro. Donald Smith, M.S.
High Hope Care Center
PO Box 1460
Sulphur, LA 70664
Bro. Roman Wilbers, M.S.
St. Michael Parish
PO Box 239
Jasper, TX 75951-0239
Bro. Roger Clement, M.S.
712 Regency Court
Friendswood, TX 77546-6401
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Holy Day and Holiday Liturgies
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve—Wednesday, December 24, 2014
4:00 PM Vigil Mass - Children’s
6:30 PM Vigil Mass - Life Teen Music
8:30 PM Vigil Mass - Life Teen Music
11:30 PM Choral Musical Presentation -- MQ Choir
12:00 Midnight Mass -- MQ Choir
ALL CHILDREN of Mary Queen are invited to participate
in a Christmas Liturgy especially celebrated for children
on Wednesday, December 24th at 4:00 PM. All children
are welcome to come in a simple costume, dressed as
one of the people or animals in the Nativity Story.
Become part of this celebration by being angels, stars,
shepherds, wise men, lambs or innkeepers. Mary and
Joseph will be waiting. Father invites the children to come
up during the Gospel story when their characters are
mentioned. All children may sit with Father during the
homily as he tells a special story.
Christmas Day—Thursday, December 25, 2014
8:00 AM Morning Mass
10:30 AM Morning Mass
Feast of Mary the Mother of God
(Holy Day of Obligation)
New Year’s Eve—Wednesday, December 31, 2014
5:30 PM Vigil Mass
New Year’s Day—Thursday, January 1, 2015
9:00 AM Morning Mass
We will not have Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament on
December 23/24, 2014
January 30/31, 2014
Prayers and blessings to all those who have registered with
our Parish since June 2014 to present. Nicole Broussard, Heather
& Kevin Parr, Brian & Danay Murphy, John & Jackie Marquette, Jacob &
Heather Barnett, Bianca Panalez, Luis & Gina Dacanay, Margie Hardcastle,
Rick & Julia Rocha, Popsie Alvarez, Barbara McGouth, Chuck & Rachel
Mathers, Jenny Harrison, Joy Brandt, Jack & Pat Hines, Max & Clarissa Silva,
Y-Nhi & Ngoc Le, David & Leti Secci, Cecilia & Mick Owen, Idali Ocampo,
Martina Nicasio, Blanche Stastney, Mike Pace, Larry & Nancy, Sims, Greg &
Carmel Goneau, Jennifer Calaway, David & Amy Gutheinz, Walter Treybig,
Jr., Cody & Megan Crossan, Raymond & Ethel Zansler, Angela & Glenn
Long, Kelley & Marionette Agrella, Michael & Jennifer Camet, Chris & Jennifer Garza-Vo, Cesar & Laura Camarena,
Jesse & Nancy Vasquez, Kaila Walthall, Erin Berry, Betty Lee, Will & Gina Kehres, Gustavo & Natalia Garcia, Anna &
Frederick Richmond, Robert & Patricia Hill, Kim & Chris Fuke, Mary Adamek, Matthew & Deanna Karlson, David &
Kimberly McFarland, Carla Hernandez, Jeff & Ashley Lawther, Nick & Kim Paladino, Erika Pajuelo, Tabitha & Mark
Maierson, Tera Davoudi, Sheldon & Melissa Svoboda, Pam & Gene Maples, Sharon Torres, Alex & Yolanda Macias,
Michael & Ida Nuncio, Sandy Nguyen, David & Tiffani Kirk, Wallace & Gina Bibb, Sean & Brittany Milligan, Francisco &
Sonia Alvarado, Whitney Vandenberg, Mike & Tho Ayala, Steve & Dora Fisher, Rosemary Okwara, Janet O’Keeffe, Gus
& Kim Valdes, Juan & Margarita Tovar, John Pulvino, Robert & Mary Jane Koch, Arturo & Araceli Gomez, Danielle
Melgoza, Erika & Michel Greer, Miguel & Kacie Vasquez, Chat & Catherine Moeller, Thuy & Nga Dang Phan, Allison &
Harold Pine, Tracy & Susan Williams, Tuong & Ty Hoang Nguyen, Tom & Linda Wiuff, Brendan & Veronica Delgado,
Jason & Xochitl Weber, Ava & Matthew Resnick, Karl & Lisa Sorken, Michael & Jess Stewart, Dennis & Cristen
McClure, Alejandro & Maria Plata, Kenneth & Carol Rogers, Mario & Laura Perez, Pamela & Darryl King, Artoro &
Araceli Gomez, Daniel & Mari Forrestel, John & Melva Ware, Jeffry & Lori Evans, Vicki & Ricardo Archundia, Nelson &
Mayda Vazqueteues, Jason & Julie Johnson, Chris & Bethie Rhea, Curt & Carri Jeanis, Mike & Tho Ayala, Jerry & Mary
Beth Cloninger, Mary Lanzo Saunders, James & Catherine Hoffman, Jeff & Antonia Way, Mark & Mary Jo Willsey, Chad
& Crystal Collins, Nell Delahoussaye,Frances (Fran) Goetz, Ronald & Madge Hopple, Irene Gonzalez, William Holt,
Marilyn Semler, Samuel & Caty Gleason, Betty Lou West, Trevor Reifel, Perla & Bryant Offer, Samuel & Leticia Perez,
James & Lee Boler, Douglas & Kari Liess, Robert & Adria Cook, Ben & Christina Wessing.
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A Family Gift
In the spirit of our Parish Theme, “The Family”,
Mary Queen Catholic Church has an incredible gift
for you this Christmas. Following each of the
Masses on December 24th & 25th, every family at
Mary Queen Catholic Church will receive a
complimentary copy of a great Catholic book.
Parish Family Christmas Tree
The beautiful Christmas tree in the
narthex of the church is a fitting
symbol of our holiday season and
an opportunity to share your gifts as
families in our parish community.
Please feel free to bring an
ornament to decorate the tree,
which is designated as our "Parish
Family Christmas Tree." We invite
all our parishioners and friends to
donate one ornament per family to
our Christmas tree this year.
The Parish Office and Parish Center
will be closed December 24th, 25th
and 26th due to the Christmas
Holiday.
Fr. Jim, Fr. Benny, Fr. Lamartine, Fr. Moe,
Deacon Paul, Deacon Darrell and all the
Parish Staff would like to wish you a blessed
Christmas with your family and friends.
Classes begin
January 18, 2015
3:00 PM
Mary Queen Parish
Center - Room
114/115
For more information and to register, go to
www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/53360/class/268628
The average family pays off $5300 in debt and
saves $2700 in the first 90 days!
MQ CROCHET/CRAFT MINISTRY
NEEDS YOUR UNUSED YARN!!!
If you have yarn that you would like to
donate, please drop off at the reception
desk in the Parish Center.
Tickets for the New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance may be
purchased at the Receptionist Desk in the Parish Center
during regular business hours and after all Masses on
December 20th & 21st and 27th & 28th.
Come and share your gifts, while growing in our faith
together. We meet on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM. If you are
interested, contact Cindy Dittrich at 832-282-6346 or
[email protected]. ALL ARE WELCOME!
We will not meet on December 23rd and 30th. We
will start meeting again on January 6, 2015
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STEWARDS AMONG US
Floyd & Ann Bartsch
Floyd and Ann joined Mary Queen in
1974. They have been married 43
years, have three children and five
grandchildren. In the past, they were
sponsors for engaged couples in the
Marriage Preparation program, were
Eucharistic Ministers, taught CCE and
helped with the festivals. Currently they
both volunteer on Tuesdays in the Food Pantry. Floyd
serves as an Instituted Acolyte since 2007, is a founding
member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8494 and is
a member of the 4th Degree Assembly 2084. They both
continue to give of their time and talents to the Lord!
All members of Mary Queen are encouraged to explore and find a ministry
that interests you. If you give your time and talents then through God’s
grace you will be rewarded tenfold.
Update Your Parish Information
Do we have your up-to-date personal information? If
you have moved, lost or added a family member,
changed your name, phone number or email address,
please provide your updated information to Rhonda
Hansen at [email protected] or 281-4821391. This will help to ensure that you receive
communications from the church.
Women’s Ministry Retreat
Plan ahead and keep February 6th (evening) and 7th (daytime)
open for the Annual Women’s Ministry Retreat at Mary
Queen. Invite friends and family to join us as we learn and grow
from the biblical Woman of Proverbs 31. Come and be blessed
as we study Scriptural Principles and skills for daily living from
God’s Word. This is a beautiful retreat for women - including
older teens – of all ages.
News Around The Area
January 31, 2015, 7:00—10:00 PM
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
18223 Point Lookout Drive
Houston, TX 77058
Tickets are just $39! For more information or to purchase
tickets, go to www.DynamicCatholic.com or call 859-980-7900.
You may also purchase tickets at the Mary Queen Receptionist
Desk during regular business hours, Monday—Friday, 8:30
AM—5:30 PM.
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We Pray For …...
Justine Bailey
Karen Barber
Megan Behlmer
Mary Behne
Tony Bennett
Paula Birchler
Joan Blake
Kathryn Brezinia
Raymond Briones
Corine Carpenter
Chris Carver
Carol Castillo
Patsy Chavez-Arbelaez
Chavez Family
Charles Clutter
Elva Conde
John Paul Conway
Courtney Cooper
Annetta Courtney
Courtney Family
Jacob Daniel
Dennis DeGeorge
Rochelle Dent
Roger DelValle
Mary Belan Doggett
Peggy Duncan
Dan Edwards
Joe Falco
Kelli Farrias
Mary Ann Fernandez
Gunner Kayde Floyd
Sydney Floyd
Rebecca Frankhouser
Friedrichsen Family
Andrew Garcia
Shirley Geerts
Sara Genoa
Urban Giesler
Mayo Gonzales
Mary Louise Hancock
Dorothy Handwerk
Ed & Georgia Handwerk
Rubye Hassenmiller
Barbara Hickl
Ted Hollingshead
Robert (Bob) Hoyer
Anna Hull
Darla Juridini
Kent Kaufhold
Billie Kearney
Willy Kik
Andy & Marie Kotch
Robert Knight
Eric Krieger
Helen Krieger
Kathy Krieger
Stacy Krieger
Amiee Laputka
Bernie Laputka
Lynn Leenhouts
Sylvester Leonard
Carol Lorance
Jean Maloney
Terry Marsh
Austin Martin
Tammy Miller
Vera Mireles
Skylar McHenry
Dixie McInwraith
Al Morrey
Fr. Efren Nano
Emma Nesrsta
Catherine Neville
Hoc Nguyen
Diana O’Connor
Sandra O’Day
Leo Orona
Minnie Pabia
Wayne Parnell
Linda Parnell
Thomas Permetti
Agatha Peterkin
Ruth Potts
Bridgett Powell
Eunice Rahn
Robert Rivas
Mary Riveron
Evelyn Rose
Margaret Kilo Sanosi
James Scott
Katherine Shaler
Vera Smart
Jill Smith
Tom Smola
Special Needs Families
Jackie Stephens
Dixie Suit
Hal Taylor
Warren Thornton
Lawrence Tracey
Tung Tran
Betty Tydelski
Bonnie Vargo
Tracie Waggoner
Betty West
Jackie Will
Dale & Ann Wolford
Danielle Yerkey
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.
The Sanctuary Candle is in memory of
Jandi Sutedja
for the weeks of
December 21st - January 3rd
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.
Contact the Receptionist in the Parish Office at 281482-1391. The name of your loved one will be
published in the bulletin and near the Sanctuary
Candle in the Church.
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