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: stmaryslpcc@sbcglobal.net
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.
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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.
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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 jmvsq@hotmail.com.
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”.
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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.
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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 @
stmarysrcia@yahoo.com.
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
stmarysrcia@yahoo.com 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
sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com
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
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No Classes Today
Spring Break
March 15th & 22nd
CCE questions contact Jessica @ 281-515-5429 or
jarajess735@hotmail.com.
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.