Mar. 15, 2015 - St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
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Mar. 15, 2015 - St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Archdiocese of Galveston Houston St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365 Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com E-mail: [email protected] Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm CCE Office Hours: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm Fourth Sunday of Lent March 15, 2015 Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month. Classes are held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish Office to register or call for more information. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, call the Parish Office. Sacrament of First Communion First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in the second grade, and have been attending CCE classes for two full years previous to their receiving the Sacrament. Adults needing First Communion should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation candidates must have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament (more than three absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A signed form stating that the parent/guardian and the candidate understand all requirements is also necessary before the preparation begins. Adults needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of Christian initiation of adults. Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass Weekday Masses in St. Joseph’s Chapel Monday (No Mass) Tuesday – 12:00 noon Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m. Parish Staff Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo EDGE Director-Renee Cortez Life Teen Director-Shari Davis Vision Statement St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Community of Believers called to serve Christ by gathering together at the Lord’s Table in worship and praise, by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, and by being a welcoming beacon of light to all. We are many parts, yet one body in Christ. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 15, 2015 “God is at Work Here” Loan Balance Principle Balance Monthly Payment Donations this Week Tues. March 17: 12:00pm Wed. March 18: 8:30am God’s blessings to each of you for your continual support in helping to reduce our parish debt. In Thanksgiving Members of St. Mary’s Parish By: Don & Miriam Gore Thurs. March 19: 8:30am Vicente Ilustre† By:Jenny Ilustre Fri. March 20: 8:30am Thomas Strach By: Mary & Richard Smith Sat. March 21: 6:00pm Cristela Davila† By:Deanna Amaya Sun. March 22: 7:30am Eric Raymundo† By:Rosie Molina People of the Parish Rogelio De la Cerda† By:De la Cerda Family Robert Escobar† By:Ernest & Maria Escobar 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm March 7 & 8, 2015 Weekly Goal $12,000.00 Sunday Collection $ 9,439.00 Friday’s in Lent Stations of the Cross 6:30PM(English) Date March 20th March 27th $ 244,272.47 $ 8,000.00 $ 1,226.00 7:15PM (Spanish) Celebrant Fr. Tony Castro Deacon Hector Cantu 7:15PM (Spanish) Deacon Julio March 27th Children’s Stations Chapel 6:30pm Every Friday KC Fish Fry 5:30-7:30pm ~ $8.00 Plate DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Parish Goal $50,000.00 Total Amount Pledged $13,835.00 Total Amount Paid $ 9,312.50 ( 18.63%) Total # of Participants 53 “Be Rich in Good Works, Ready to Share” The Diocesan Services Fund offers all of us an opportunity to let others experience the teachings and the grace of the Lord. More than 60 programs are under the DSF umbrella of ministries serving hundreds of thousands of people in the Archdiocese. Please support DSF with your gift today. Envelopes are located at the back of the church, or you can go online to make your donation @ archgh.org/dsf. God’s Blessings to each of you for your generosity. St. Mary’s LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Tues., March 24th @ 7pm Area Lenten Services St. Bernadette (Houston) 281-486-0337 Mon., March 16th @ 7pm Mary Queen (Friendswood)281-482-1391 Tues., March 17th @ 7pm St. Mary (League City) 281-332-3031 Wed., March 18th @ 7pm “Gabriel’s Angels” The Gabriel Project is designed to help women and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy. If you are in need of assistance or know someone who is, please contact Belinda @ 713-805-4961 or the Church Office. Kroger Community Rewards Program Every parishioner can do their part. Please consider taking a few minutes of your time to sign up for the Kroger Rewards program. You only have to sign up once, and each time you go to the grocery store St. Mary’s will receive a check for a percentage of your purchases for a whole year. It does not cost you a thing. Please go to www. Kroger CommunityRewards.com, put in our organization #82742, and then follow the prompts to complete your registration. For additional information or assistance call the office. 2 Dear parish family, 4th Sunday Lent There is often a time in a long journey when we find the going hard. In our disappointment with our lives, the darkness seems so real and overwhelming. If we are inclined to feel demoralized at this point in our Lenten journey or even in the journey of life itself, we are invited by today’s readings to find again the source of new energy and encouragement. St. Paul announces in the second reading to those who are in danger of losing their way the astounding truth at the centre of our faith - God’s free gift to a lost world of new life in Christ: our redeemed humanity is God’s ‘work of art’, we each have our part to play in the realization of God’s great designs. We hear Jesus saying in this Sundays gospel, “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that whoever believes in him may have eternal life” (Jn.3:14). Jesus was referring to the incident when many Israelites died while crossing the desert due to poisonous snakes. Moses under God’s instruction made a bronze serpent and put it in a pole so that those bitten by snakes would look at it and be healed (Num. 21:9). The serpent that kills became the serpent that heals. This brings us to the cross. The cross that kills becomes the cross that saves and gives life. Jesus, the Son of Man was lifted up on the cross and died there. The gospel of John makes use of the literary style of double meaning in using the term “lifted up”. Jesus was not just lifted up on the cross. He was also lifted up to the Father by His resurrection from the dead. The cross that was the symbol of death became the symbol of life. We may go farther on our reflection. The suffering that diminishes us may be the same suffering that can magnify us. We are reminded to lift ourselves to Him for healing and look upon Him with faith, trust and confidence as always that we may not be weakened by the attacks of the devil to weigh us down, discouraged us that we may falter in our relationship with God who loves us. Yet our loving God reminds us today that He won’t abandon us even though we falter in our relationship with Him. “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that those who believe in Him my not perish but may have eternal life!” Even as a world weighed down by the darkness of failure, turned down by selfishness and sin, we must know that Jesus came from the Father, not ‘to condemn’ but to bring reconciliation and life. As we take our bearings in the middle of a long journey, we often find new purpose and energy. Reflecting at this point in our journey of Lent, on the burdens we carry, whatever they may be, can bring us to find again, in a more personal way, the essential truth of our Christian faith. While embracing our crosses, we are reminded of the cross of salvation, which lead us to the resurrection. Blessings to all and have a good week! Querida familia parroquial, Fr. Tony 4to. Domingo de Cuaresma Muchas veces en el largo caminar de la vida sentimos que nos encontramos con una situación difícil de continuar. En esa decepción con nuestras vidas, la oscuridad parece tan real y abrumadora. Si nos inclinamos a sentirnos desmoralizados en este punto de nuestro camino cuaresmal, o incluso en el viaje de la vida misma, estamos invitados por las lecturas de hoy para volver a encontrar la fuente de nueva energía y aliento. St. Paul anuncia en la segunda lectura a los que están en peligro de perder su camino, la verdad sorprendente en el centro de nuestra fe - el regalo de Dios a un mundo perdido de la vida nueva en Cristo: nuestra humanidad redimida es "obra del arte de Dios ', cada uno tenemos nuestro papel de interacción para realizar los grandes designios de Dios. Nosotros escuchamos a Jesús diciendo en el evangelio de este domingo, "Y como Moisés levantó la serpiente en el desierto, así es necesario que el Hijo del Hombre sea levantado, para que todo el que crea en él tenga vida eterna" (Juan 3: 14). Jesús se refería al incidente en que muchos israelitas murieron mientras cruzaban el desierto debido a las serpientes venenosas. Moisés bajo la instrucción de Dios hizo una serpiente de bronce y la puso en un poste para que los mordidos por serpientes la miraran y serian sanados (Num. 21: 9). La serpiente que mata se convirtió en la serpiente que sana. Esto nos lleva a la cruz. La cruz que mata se convierte en la cruz que salva y da vida. Jesús, el Hijo del hombre fue levantado en la cruz y murió allí. El evangelio de Juan hace uso del estilo literario de doble sentido en el uso del término "levantado". Jesús no sólo estaba levantado sobre la cruz. Él también fue levantado al Padre por su resurrección de entre los muertos. La cruz que era el símbolo de la muerte se convirtió en el símbolo de la vida. Podemos ir más lejos en nuestra reflexión. El sufrimiento que nos disminuye puede ser el mismo sufrimiento que nos puede engrandecer. Se nos recuerda levantarnos hacia Él para la sanación y mirar a través de Él con fe, con confianza y confidencia como siempre, por lo tanto no seremos debilitados por los ataques del enemigo y abrumarnos con desanimo, que podemos fallar en nuestra relación con Dios que nos ama tanto. Sin embargo, nuestro Dios amoroso nos recuerda hoy que Él no nos abandonará, aunque fallamos en nuestra relación con Él. "Tanto amó Dios al mundo que dio a su único Hijo para que los que creen en Él no perezcan, sino que tenga vida eterna!" A pesar de que el mundo está agobiado por la oscuridad de las frustraciones, cargados por el egoísmo y el pecado, debemos saber que Jesús vino del Padre, no a "condenar", sino para lograr la reconciliación y la vida. Al retomar nuestro camino en medio de una larga jornada, a menudo nos encontramos con un nuevo propósito y nueva energía. Reflexionando en este momento de nuestra jornada de Cuaresma, en las cargas que llevamos, sean las que sean, podemos encontrar de nuevo, de una manera más personal, la verdadera esencia de nuestra fe cristiana. Mientras abrazamos nuestras cruces, se nos recuerda de la cruz de la salvación, que nos lleva a la resurrección. Bendiciones para ti y que tengan una buena semana! Padre Tony ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Funeral Telephone Tree Often when someone passes away during the week it is very difficult to get the word out to fellow parishioners about funeral arrangements. If you would like to be contacted through our Telephone Tree, please contact Jane @ 281-471-0509. Reception Volunteers Needed… Would you be interested in donating food for our funeral receptions? We have three funeral teams that do the receptions on a rotating basis. You do not have to attend the reception, but can drop off your donations anytime before the service. Also, we are in need of volunteers to help with the receptions following funerals. This ministry is a true blessing to our parish. If you would like to donate food or join one of our teams, please contact the office. Every volunteer does make a difference!!! ALTAR SOCIETY Month of March: Lent (No Flowers) Altar Flower Dates Available April 11/12, 25/26, May 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 30/31 If you would like to place flowers on the altar for a special occasion or in memory of a loved one please contact the Church office or Carolyn O’Neal @ 832-465-4689 to reserve your date. Church Candle Birthday Celebration Sherry Paschal By: Paschal Family Chapel Candle In Loving Memory of Rosa Villarreal By:Rosie Molina MARCH 15, 2015 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With the dissipation of the catechumenate’s energy since almost everyone was born into the Church, Lent began to be seen more as a preparation to follow the Passion of Christ with devotion. In the city of Rome, creative spirits settled on “stational churches” as a way of keeping the energy flowing. Everyone would be directed to a certain “station” each day, and the name of that church provided a theme for the liturgy. So, for example, on certain Saturdays in Lent, everything centered on the church of St. Vitale. Now, this poor fellow had been thrown into a hole and covered in stones at his martyrdom, so the readings recalled Joseph thrown down the well by his brothers, and the wicked servants killing the son of the owner of the vineyard. Gradually, travelers to Rome noted the celebration and worked it into liturgical schedules back home. Eventually, calendars everywhere bore the curious footnote on a Lenten Saturday: “Station S. Vitale.” This served the priority of getting ready to hear the Passion fairly well, but was hardly satisfactory for Lent’s baptismal character. Now, at last, our liturgy is reorganized to serve the deepest level of our tradition exceedingly well. Lent, once again, is all about baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. St. Joseph’s Women’s ACTS Retreat March 19th ~ 22nd Spiritual Director Fr. Dwight This retreat has been a life changing experience for many of our parishioners in the past. All are welcome. Please contact Tammie Hoffeld @ 713-906-5446 or office. “Tejiendo Entre Amigas” Las Clases Por Leticia Villalobosde tijido han sido movidas para 1er & 3er viernes del mes. De 9:30 – 11:30 am The knitting clasess have been moved to the 1st & 3rd Friday’s of the month @ 9:30am. Information contact Marta Matallana @ 281-470-2224 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am Store Closed Thurs. & Sun. In today’s Gospel, God demonstrates great love for us by sending his Son so that we may believe in him. We demonstrate our great love for God by doing good works: reaching out to others, acting in justice and charity. Through your donations to our thrift store you are performing good work; far greater than you think. Know that through your donations we are able to help the needy throughout out community on an ongoing basis. Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary’s is in desperate need of volunteers. Several of our regular volunteers have had to be taken off of the schedule due to medical issues. The store hours are 9-11am, and the store is open every day but Thurs. & Sun. You can pick any day you are able to work. If you are available to help out, please contact the church office. • Knights of Columbus Upcoming… All Parishioners Welcome April 13th-Please join us in praying the Holy Rosary asking for our Blessed Mother’s intercession for the unborn, elderly, disabled, sick and all special intentions every 2nd Monday of the month in St. Joseph’s Chapel @ 6:30pm. If you have any questions about any of the above information, please contact Jaime Vasquez @ 832-3398849 or [email protected]. Today’s gospel says “But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God. Let your marriage live in truth and works through God. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 17-19 and May 15-17. Register early to reserve a spot. Contact Brian & Tina Little @ 281-773-4014 or for more information go online to houstonme.org. St. Joseph’s Chapel If you feel God is calling you to spend one hour with Him or you would like to be placed on our substitute list, please contact the office. God’s blessings to each of you for answering “His Call”. 4 ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] Please Pray For Our Troops and … Abel Benitez, Marty Montemayor, Luke Lewllan, Mary Dean, Sue Gonzalez, Jordon Bright, Candalaria Ortiz, Jennifer Wade, Craig Wade, Gilson Family, Harry Roland, Carlos Rodriguez, Benjamin Barragan, James Hagler, Jeremy George, Danny Miguel Saul, Cody Caits, Lois Johnson, Ada Ellis, Mark LeClair Sr., Gloria LeClair, Mary Lee Leake, Phil Leake, Ralph Garza, Bill Bianchini, Israil & Tina Espinoza, Chad Burke, Michelle Burke, Merci Burke, Mary & Wayne Boatman, David Candelaria, Karen Bounds, Leo Villarreal, Sharon Darden, Baby Adeline, Baby Hope Frobenius, Gwendolyn Rigsby, Lisa Zepeda, Holly & Mike Dennis, Gracie Juarez, Teen Grigory, Gary & Debbie McFadden Continue to Pray for Kay Gold, Red Cornejo, Nancy Isla Castro, Irlinda, Beatriz Gamboa, Kathryn Coleman, Norman & Joanne Hartman, Marita Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Janie Cavazos, Janet Lodge, Rose Moreno, Lois Johnston, Joe Funda, Ray Rozelle, Minnie Lopez, Baby Gavin Binkley, Deacon Merce Leal, Charlotte Boudreaux, Marcos Vasquez, Margarita Klock, John & Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben Munoz, Nell Turk, Diana Ortiz, Ophelia Pinard, Bob Davis, Dot Ryan, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Geraldine Christensen, Teresa Eidt, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Emil Schaider, Ann Blair, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House. Repose of the Soul of Dalia Guerrero Our Sympathy to David Guerrero and family on the loss of his mother, Dalia Please Note: Names on our “Please Pray For” list are left on for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back on the prayer list or added please call the Church Office during regular office hours. MARCH 15, 2015 St. Mary’s Dinner & Auction Extravaganza April 18th @ 6pm The funds raised at the auction will be used to offset the expenses for St. Mary’s Bazaar 2015. Our auction will once again feature the Royall Brothers as our auctioneers. Tickets will be available in March. Currently we are accepting monetary donations as well as items for the Live Auction in the church office at any time. All donations are greatly appreciated!!! For information or questions, please contact Cindy Bremer 281-605-2945 or the Church Office. Alan Ames Healing Service Tues. March 17th St. Simon & Jude, Spring, TX Wed. March 18th Prince of Peace, Houston, TX Thurs. March 19th St. Augustine, Houston, TX Alan Ames is an internationally known Catholic lay evangelist who has been graced with the gift of healing and a close union with Jesus in His passion. There have been 1,000’s of documented spiritual and physical healings. Alan’s life has changed from a violent, alcoholic man to a man of complete devotion to God. For over 20 years, Alan has travelled worldwide sharing his healing ministry and the testimony of God’s merciful love in 50 countries and 6 continents. Everyone is welcome. Please invite family and friends. Info. www.alanames.org Upcoming Baptismal Dates April 12th, May 3rd, June 7th Our regularly scheduled baptism classes are on the 2nd Tuesday of each the month in English and 3rd Tuesday of each month in Spanish @ 7pm. Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the 10am and 12:30pm Masses. To register please call the office. ~ Giving to Give ~ If you have a rosary in need of repair, or if you would like to have one made, please contact Rena Hellstein @ 281-889-8043. ***New Rosaries ~ $20.00 & up (Available in the office) Repairs ~$5.00 & up. All proceeds are donated to the building fund. 5 ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation and are over the age of eighteen? If your answer is yes to either of these questions you may be interested in joining our RCIA program. Students are welcome to begin classes at any time during the year. Classes are Wednesday @ 6:45pm in the Parish Hall Conference Rm. For additional information, please call the office or email Tracy @ [email protected]. Join Us… Sunday Morning Bible Study with Deacon Stan & Tracy Avallone. The program we are using is called “Bringing Faith Home”. (CCE Schedule @ 8:45am & 11). Everyone is welcome. If you need any additional information please contact Deacon Stan @ 281-507-2253. Bible Study ~ It still is not too late...if you want a better understanding of our faith and a deeper relationship with God; then, you are invited to join us for a Bible Study called The Bible Timeline on Sunday evenings in the Rosary Hall conference room. If that time does not work for you can come Wednesday mornings @ 9:15 in the conference room next to the church office. This Bible study will go deep into each period of Salvation history and you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how together they form the foundation of our Catholic faith. We are requesting $40. per person fee to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available. Please email [email protected] so that materials can be ordered for you. St. Mary’s Music Ministry Needs You... Sat. 6pm Mass– Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15 Contact Kathy McBride 713-628-8387 Sun. 7:30am Mass - Rehearsals before Mass at 7am Contact Yvonne Fisher 832-581-5974 Sun. 10:00am Mass - Annelise Lagasse 281-459-6453 Sun. 12:30pm Spanish MassContact Jose Vazquez 832-868-4081 Sun. 4pm Life Teen Mass- Rehearsals-Sunday 2pm Contact Alex @ 281-543-7794 or [email protected] Would you like to join the 10 am Choir??? We meet every Wednesday @ 7pm over in Rosary Hall. Everyone is welcome. During Lent we will be having a Lenten Soup Supper @ 6pm before practice. Please Join Us!!! For information please call Annelise Lagasse @ 281-459-6453. Adult Confirmation Class Starting Sunday, April 12th If you have been baptized, received your first communion but need to be confirmed, we will be having Adult Confirmation Classes on Sundays @ 2pm in the Rosary Hall Conference Room. Due to the limited sessions, you will not be able to sign up late. The deadline will be Friday, April 10th @ 4pm. Please contact Deacon Hector @ 281-382-8672 or come by the office to register. MARCH 15, 2015 Activities of the Week Sun. March 15: No CCE, EDGE or Life Teen, Bible Study 5pm Mon. March 16: Clases de Crecimiento 7pm Tues. March 17: Baptism Class (Spanish) 7pm Parish Council Mtg. 7pm Wed. March 18: Bible Study 9:15am Conf. Rm 10 AM Choir Practice 6pm Rosary Hall RCIA 6:45pm Thurs. March 19: KC Mtg. 7:30pm Rosary Hall Spanish Choir Practice 7pm Fri. March 20: Fish Fry 5:30—7:30pm Stations of the Cross Eng. 6:30pm Spn. 7:15pm MINISTRY SCHEDULE March 21 & 22, 2015 SATURDAY – 6:00pm Altar Servers A. Nguyen, J. P. Nguyen Lector D. Swenson Commentator V. Swenson Extraordinary Ministers W. Hayes, F. Sanchez of the Eucharist SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Server Z. Garner, B. Tercero, O. Tercero Lector L. Raymundo Commentator N. Broussard Extraordinary Ministers O. Mathews, S. Mathews of the Eucharist SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server A. S. Griffiths, P. Griffiths Lector P.E. Griffiths Commentator C. Bremer Extraordinary Ministers A. Griffiths, G. Rodriguez of the Eucharist SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish) Altar Servers M. Hernandez, A. San Miguel Lectors C. Cirniglario, G. Cirniglario Extraordinary Ministers J. Garcia, J. Gracia of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Servers D. Rowan, S. Lara Lector J. Woods Extraordinary Ministers H. Novosad, M. Reyes of the Eucharist “Together in Holiness” Inspiring Event for Couples ~ May 2, 2015 9am You don’t want to miss this...the first Together in Holiness marriage conference offered in the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston! As an initiative of the John Paul II Foundation for Life & Family, this one-day event includes insightful presentations, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and conversation with the one you love. It will help your marriage and family -not just to service – but thrive in holiness! Learn about encountering God in your spouse and children, receive practical guidance for living your faith in the home, and discover how Catholic spiritual traditions can benefit your family. Cost:$45./couple, $25/individual. Free childcare! Register @ www.TogetherInHoliness.org 6 No Classes Today Spring Break March 15th & 22nd CCE questions contact Jessica @ 281-515-5429 or [email protected]. Life Teen Mass 4pm No Class Today Spring Break March 15th & 22nd Next Confirmation Class March 25th, 6-7pm No Class Tonight Spring Break March 15th & 22nd No Sacrament Class Info. Contact Deacon Stan Avallone 281-507-2253 Confirmation Sept. 20th @ St. Mary’s If you think your child is eligible and you haven’t been notified via mail, please call the office and speak with Jessica. Contact Shari Davis @ 281-471-6066 if you have any questions about our Life Teen Program.