December 21, 2014 - Mary Queen Catholic Church
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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. 1 Please see the Christmas Holiday Bulletin submission schedule on page 6 of the bulletin. Ministry / Organization events for the calendar must be submitted to baezrm@maryqueenchurch.org. 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 2 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. 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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 ghsorrell1@gmail.com. (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 maryqueenword@gmail.com. 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 tlkettle@comcast.net 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 restorehopemq@gmail.com. The next group will begin in January, 2015. 4 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. 5 facebook.com/maryqueenyouth @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 carlamartin@maryqueenchurch.org. 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 rhansen@maryqueenchurch.org 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 6 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. 7 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 cdittrich2000@yahoo.com. ALL ARE WELCOME! We will not meet on December 23rd and 30th. We will start meeting again on January 6, 2015 8 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 rhansen@maryqueenchurch.org 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. 9 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. 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