The Year of Mercy - St. Mary Magdalene

The Year of Mercy - St. Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene
Catholic Church
Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338
Office: (281) 446-8211 Fax: (281) 446-8213
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.
Website: www.st-mm.com
Weekend Mass
English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth)
Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M.
Domingo: 1:00 P.M.
Weekday Mass
Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English)
Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español)
1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.
1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M.
Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.
Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.)
Sacrament of Baptism:
Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the
parish office two months prior to the desired month of
baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene
must contact the office at least six months prior to their
desired wedding date. Please contact the office for more
information.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to
receive sacramental anointing of the sick.
Sacramento del Bautismo:
Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar
a la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del
bautismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el
tiempo de Adviento.
Sacramento del Matrimonio:
Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena
deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses
antes de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor
llamen a la oficina para mayor información.
Unción de los Enfermos:
Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido
desea ser ungido.
Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P.
Deacons: Nick Caruso & James Meshell
Weekly Message
Let us encourage one another
You may have noticed that since Easter, we have been taking the first reading from the Acts
of the Apostles. Outside Easter, our first reading comes from the Old Testament readings
that point to promises that would be fulfilled in the New Testament. All of the promises
were fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Messiah who died and rose again. During Easter, we celebrate the joy of the resurrection that empowered the disciples to witness to Jesus without
fear. The Acts of the Apostles offer invaluable information about the life of the early Church
who were united in heart and soul (Acts 4:32), sharing everything in common because they
loved each other. Through their sound teaching and living, they were able to make more disciples. Many of
them were persecuted in Jerusalem, and so they fled the city and moved to other places where they continued to tell the story of their salvation. Many who heard them came to believe them.
One of those who shared his gifts and property with the disciples was Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the
name “Barnabas,” meaning “son of encouragement” (Acts 4:36). All through the Acts of the Apostles, Barnabas was true to his name, being a source of encouragement to the community. He was particularly helpful to
Paul, who was a former persecutor of Christians. After Paul’s conversion and his three years in Arabia, he
visited Jerusalem, but the disciples were afraid of him. It was Barnabas who encouraged Paul and introduced him to the community and helped him to be accepted (Acts 9:26-30). Paul and Barnabas became
great companions as they journeyed through the Roman territories to share their Christian faith with people.
In today’s first reading, Paul and Barnabas “strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to
persevere in the faith, saying, ‘It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of
God’” (Acts 14:22). Paul received encouragement from Barnabas, and he passed it on to others. There is so
much good in encouraging other people and assisting them to bring out the best in them. How could this be
done except through love? Do you encourage other people? Or do you just wait for them to make mistakes
that will lead to their downfall?
Just like Barnabas who encouraged Paul, there are many Christians who today encourage others to be better
Christians. As I think of this, my mind goes to those who serve as a sponsor or godparents of those receiving
the sacraments of initiation. The role of a sponsor is to prompt and encourage the candidate in ways that
edify and ensure the spiritual progress of the candidate. To be a sponsor is a very serious responsibility in
the Church that requires prayer, faith and active support. I was pleased to see some of our youth who received the Sacrament of Confirmation a year or two ago now being sponsors of those who made their Confirmation two weeks ago. My prayer is that each Christian will be encouraged to fan into flame the fire of
love that Jesus has instilled in us in the sacraments so that we may support each other on our journey of
faith.
In today’s gospel, Jesus gave his disciples a new commandment to love one another. This “new commandment” of love is only new in the sense that it sets a new standard, “as I have loved you.” The love we have for
one another is to be raised to a higher standard as we compare it to the love that Jesus has for us. He laid
down his life for us out of love for us. He saved us while we were yet sinners. He forgave and made excuses
for those who persecuted and killed him. That standard is what we are called to strive for. May Christ help
us to embrace this new standard of love so that our world will be a place to receive and give mercy in love.
—Fr. Felix ([email protected])
Jubilee Year of Mercy
This Sunday’s “Youth Jubilee” previews July’s World Youth Day in Krakow. Its theme from Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful,” echoes Pope Francis’s warning that “the practice of mercy is waning in the wider culture.” In countercultural witness,
therefore, “the time has come,” says Francis, “for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy once more. It is time to return
to the basics and to bear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters.” Jesus affirms the same in today’s Gospel.
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (John 13:34). Francis concludes, “The Church’s very credibility is
seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love.” Jesus too asserts, “This is how all will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Thus, mercy “makes young” the Church, the world, and everyone. “Mercy is the
force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope” (Misericordiae Vultus, 10).
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
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Time & Talent Ministries
Are you new to our parish or have been coming for a while but are not yet registered? We offer
you a warm welcome to St. Mary Magdalene parish. Becoming an active parishioner begins
when you are counted as a parishioner. Please stop by the Welcome Ministry table in the narthex to register. You can also come by the church office during the week to register.
MASS / LITURGY
ART & ENVIRONMENT
Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416
June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555
ORGANIZATIONS
KEENAGERS (60+)
Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103
ALTAR GUILD
Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670
YOUNG AT HEART (50+)
SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP
Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508
ALTAR SERVERS
Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876
Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812
RED HAT SOCIETY
Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357
Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257
Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 6878
Greg Forestieri - (281) 441-2711
INSTITUTED ACOLYTE
Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY
Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549
Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735
LECTORS
Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534
Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD
Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575
Ericka Gonzalez (Esp.) - (281) 731-6050
MUSIC MINISTRY
Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211
Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674
DEVOTIONS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Gilbert & Linda Alfaro (281) 852-4573
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 4TH
Phil Ardoin - (281) 852-8773
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
Chief Counselor
Alejandro Aramburu - (713) 966-0547
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951
MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO
Julio & Cristina Romero - (832) 488-3367
FAITH FORMATION
ADULT FAITH FORMATION,
BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA),
INFANT BAPTISM, ADULT
CONFIRMATION, RETREATS
Ivana Meshell - (281) 446-8211
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Geneva Green - (832) 758-6475
Kay Huggins - (409) 656-6587
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Mike Smith - (281) 446-8211
DIVINE MERCY
Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837
JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO
Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652
LEGION OF MARY
Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631
Violeta Amador (Esp.) - (832) 571-6391
SCHOOL MINISTRIES
SCHOOL BOARD
Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
Eduardo Farfán - (708) 945-2579
Sub-Coord.: German Pereira - (281) 703-2418
HEARTS AFIRE
Cynthia Meneses - (832) 492-1742
STEWARDSHIP
Tom Kleypas - (281) 852-7937
MINISTERIO HISPANO
FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS,
SACRAMENTOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y
COMUNIÓN, EL PROCESO DE RICA,
PATROCINADORES DE MATRIMONIO,
BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS DE 0-6 AÑOS,
QUINCEAÑERAS
Vickie Cortez - (281) 446-2933
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SOCIAL SERVICES
Wanda Conley - (281) 540-1907
PRISON MINISTRY
Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493
HOSPITAL MINISTRY
Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Marvin Corbitt - (281) 852-3111
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343
([email protected])
BLOOD DRIVE
Rosa Herrera - (281) 687-5823
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044
NURSING HOME MINISTRY
Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home
Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
Darril B. - (281) 852-4230
Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217
Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881
Susan G. - (281) 813-0575
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743
([email protected])
PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY
Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508
HOME AGAIN MINISTRY
(FURNITURE BANK/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS)
Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611
Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112
Tammy Broussard - (832) 777-1878
OTHERS
NURSERY
Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211
FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072
Neha Delphin - (713) 927-8239
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072
FINANCE COUNCIL
Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549
SECURITY TEAM
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John Garza - (832) 875-1377
CHURCH STAFF
Stewardship Offering
Wanda Conley, Business Manager
Rick Swanson, Facilities Manager
Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician
Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician
Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary
Vacant, Bookkeeper
Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy
Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry
Ivana Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of Formation for
Adults & Children
Michael Smith, Director of Faith Formation-Children/Youth
Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Madelyn Cañas, Bulletin Editor
Estela Treviño, Receptionist
Ryan Rivera, Receptionist
Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist
NURSERY STAFF
Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator
Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant
Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant
Alexis Mendoza, Nursery Attendant
Emily Mendoza, Nursery Attendant
Jenna Meza, Nursery Attendant
Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant
Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant
530 Ferguson St. Humble, Texas 77338
Phone: (281) 446-8535
Fax: (281) 446-8527
www.smmcs.org
Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
Joshua Raab, Principal
Trish Duhon, Director of Admissions
Tom Walsh, Athletic Director
Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program
Carol Poston, Director of Development
April Dandridge, Director of Marketing and Alumni
Laura Valladares, Counselor
Christy Keeling, Academic Coach
Laura Rocha, Administrative Assistant
Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper
Donna Mohrman, Nurse
Sam McKinney, Secretary
BULLETIN DEADLINES
May 1st, 2016
May 8th, 2016
DSF Update (As of 04/11/2016)
2016 DSF Goal — $165,000.00
Contribution to Date — $58,935.45
Amount Pledged to Date — $93,722.20
Number of Participants — 254
Second Collection for May 1st, 2016
Next weekend’s second collection is the
GOLD ENVELOPE. Your generous gift will help
with the parish debt reduction. If you do not
have an envelope, please indicate GOLD ENVELOPE on your check. Thank you for your
generosity.
Adoration News
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ISSUE
Offertory for April 16 & 17, 2016 —
Not available at time of publication
DUE BY
April 25th, 2016
May 2nd, 2016
E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to
[email protected].
This week, a basket outside the chapel will contain FREE
Catholic sacramentals, holy pictures and other Catholic
articles that have been blessed by Fr. Felix. You can drop
off articles to be blessed and distributed at the office or in
a basket above the piano in the chapel. Please take only those
items that you will actually use. Thank you for your support in
spreading the use of Catholic sacramentals.
May 6th is First Friday, for those who follow this devotion. Prayer
cards and the promises of Our Lord concerning this devotion
will be available. Confession and a state of grace are required to
gain the merits upon completing the nine consecutive First
Fridays.
We will continue the devotion to the Holy Souls on Monday,
May 9th, at 7:00 P.M. in the chapel.
“The Singin’ Saints” Concert & Potluck Lunch
Saturday, April 30th, 2016
Lunch at 12:00 P.M., Concert at 1:00 P.M.
McGivney Hall
Come and join Deacon James Meshell and fellow St. Mary Magdalene parishioners for an afternoon
of praise, worship, and fun as the
gospel group “The Singin’ Saints”
performs southern gospel music selections at our parish!
The Singin’ Saints vocal band is a group of eight to nine men
from the Second Baptist Baytown choir. They have been
singing southern gospel music since 1998.
A potluck meal will be available beginning at noon, so please
bring your favorite dish!
Please call the parish office at (281) 446-8211 to RSVP.
Make sure to provide the number of persons attending,
what food you are bringing, and a phone number to contact
you at.
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This Week in the Parish
Sunday
April 24
6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
FLC - KC Breakfast
SMH - Retiro Grupo de Oración
CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet
YR - HS Youth Night
Monday
April 25
9:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
216 - Hearts Afire
CH - Coro en español
Lib - Legión de María (Esp.)
216 - Consoling Heart of Jesus
Tuesday
April 26
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
CH - Confessions
SMH - Cub Scouts
214-216, MGH - Adult RCIA
101 - Legion of Mary
FLC - Grupo de Oración
CH - RCIA Tour of the Church
Wednesday
April 27
Thursday
April 28
10:00 a.m. SJH - Talleres Oración y Vida
6:00 p.m. MGH - KC 3rd Degree Mtg.
7:00 p.m. CH - Second Power Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. SJH - Talleres Oración y Vida
7:00 p.m. SMH - Natural Family Planning
7:00 p.m. 215 - Children’s Catechumenate
Parent Orientation
9:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
215, 216 - Bible Study
YR - MS Youth Night
215, 216 - Bible Study
207 - RICA (Español)
CH - Adult Choir
Friday
April 29
6:00 p.m. CH - Coro Abba Padre
7:00 p.m. SJH - MFCC Junta de Federación
7:00 p.m. MGH - FPMC Semestre III
Saturday
April 30
9:00 a.m. FLC, SMH - Prayer Quilt Retreat
11:00 a.m. Prk. Lot - Youth Car Wash
12:00 p.m. MGH - Potluck/Gospel Concert
3:30 p.m. CH - Confessions
Sunday
May 1
6:00 a.m. FLC - KC Breakfast
3:00 p.m. CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:00 p.m. YR - HS Youth Night
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday
Apr. 23 5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Gianoli Family †
Elizandro Jauregui †
Sunday
Apr. 24 7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
Renato Rinosa †
Mabel Harris †
Vernon † & Edith Brooks †
Fredy Guardado †
Edna Barta †
Monday
Tuesday
Apr. 25 8:30 am
Hasting Rachal †
Apr. 26 8:30 am
7:00 pm
Juventino De Leon †
Renato Rinosa †
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Apr. 27 8:30 am
Gilda Germono †
Apr. 28 8:30 am
Engelbert † & Eleanor Krawietz †
Apr. 29 8:30 am
Jeffrey R. Seemann †
Apr. 30 5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Marc & Indie Flynn (SPI)
Duc Van Nguyen †
Sunday
May 1
Teresa Acevedo †
Sidney † & Effie Thibodeaux †
Rosana Mikulenka †
Lorenzo Nunez †
Justine † & Eleanor Gordon †
To reserve a Mass, please stop by the Parish office and
reserve your date and time for the intention.
READINGS AND SAINTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
(St. Mark)
Tuesday:
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mk 16:15-20
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a
Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Upcoming Knights of Columbus Breakfasts
April 24th — B Team Country Breakfast
May 1st — A Team Country Breakfast
Thanks for your patronage! Even if you’re not ea ng,
come by for coffee and fellowship.
(St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis
Grignion de Montfort)
Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday:
Thanks for all your patronage of our breakfasts. All net proceeds of these breakfasts go
to support the St Mary Magdalene School Scholarship,
the Gold Envelope for St Mary Magdalene parish debt
reduc on, Birthright, Family Time, Family Promise, and
many other great causes in concert with Church teachings. ALL breakfasts in the Family Life Center.
7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
(St. Catherine of Siena)
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12;
Jn 15:12-17
Saturday:
(St. Pius V)
Sunday:
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
Word of Life
“By radiating charity and mercy to all our neighbors,
we provide those much-needed islands of mercy. Together, we stand against the wind of the throwaway culture and
brave its sea of indifference, sustained by Jesus who is, as Pope
Francis has called Him, ‘the living face of the Father's mercy.’”
—“Life Issues Forum: After Marching, Acting as Islands of
Mercy” Caitlin Thomas,
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities P. 5
Weekly Announcements
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EASTER CHURCH BANNERS
The beautiful church banners we have in the sanctuary carry the theme of
Coronation. This liturgical art has been used by many Christian churches for
centuries as part of the clergy vestments, paschal candle, funeral pall and on
many other liturgical items. We are very blessed to have a group of talented
parishioners who spent a lot of time creating these beautiful Coronation banners. We thank God for the talents they generously share to this church.
Simply put, the design symbolizes Jesus Christ as the King of Kings (Rev.
19:16), the Eternal High Priest (Heb. 6:20) and the Victor (1 Cor. 15: 57).
The Crown has traditionally been a symbol of authority and sovereignty. Head coverings, like crowns, are also seen as symbol of victory like you
would see with the wreath or garland. The Holy Scriptures refer to Jesus
Christ as the Eternal High Priest (Heb. 6:20). In the original design, two
bands of fabric called lappets hang on each side of the crown in the same
manner as those on a bishop’s miter. A priestly crown or frontlet called the
tzitz was a golden plate or tiara worn by Jewish High Priests. Like the Levitical priests, Jesus offered a sacrifice to satisfy the Law of God when He offered Himself for our sins (Heb. 7:26-27). Unlike the Levitical priests, who
had to continually offer sacrifices, Jesus only had to offer His sacrifice once,
gaining eternal redemption for all who come to God through Him (Heb. 9:12).
The coronation design is printed three times on each banner. The repetition of the pattern has no
relevance to the meaning of the design. Although the local artists’ decision to print it thrice on the
banner is based on the dimensions of the sanctuary space, which dictates the length of the banner, I
have given the three crowns on each banner a spiritual interpretation: the three-fold office of Christ,
who is Priest, Prophet and King.
A triumph of flowers, including Easter lilies, is the ideal, joyous frame to the Coronation design. The
Easter lily symbolizes hope, purity, and peace and is commonly associated with the resurrection of
Christ.
Below the crown is a plant or tree. It is not clear what kind of plant or tree it is. Several plants and
trees are used to symbolize Christianity or Christ himself. The cedar (of Lebanon), for example, is a
symbol of Christ. It is also identified with the concepts of beauty and majesty. You may also be able
to find what looks like a scepter held upright at the center part of the design which includes the trunk
of the tree. It may not be the intention of the original artist, but a scepter would certainly be appropriate in a coronation design.
As for the vase, it could be an element of the design that is of minor importance. It must suffice to
mention that anything that is added to Church art or decoration, no matter how little the significance,
especially in the antiquity, has some connection to Christian teachings and tradition. They commonly
serve to explain the development of our modern ecclesiastical utensils and adornment.
Let us continue to learn our faith through the symbols and the liturgical art around the church. May
we solemnly celebrate the great mysteries of our redemption through liturgical art and clothe the liturgy with utmost beauty.
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Weekly Announcements
PASTORAL COUNCIL: NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
Beginning this week and continuing through May 20th, 2016, our parish community will be nominating persons to be considered for membership on our parish’s Pastoral Council. The actual selection in a “Discernment Process” will take place
on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M.
Why a Pastoral Council?
You’ve probably heard about Pastoral Councils. You may have wondered why Pastoral Councils have been mandated in
our archdiocese. Let’s chat briefly about the reasons for a Pastoral Council.
The Second Vatican Council gave the big push for Pastoral Councils. The bishops said that “pastors should promote the
dignity and responsibility of the laity in the Church.” They further advised “priests to listen to the laity...so that with them,
they would be able to read the signs of the times.”
What’s more, Vatican II reminded the laity that they belong to the priesthood of the faithful. By Baptism and Confirmation, the laity share in the priestly mission of Christ. They don’t need anyone’s permission to participate in the Apostolate
of the Church. They have their “go” signal right from Christ. This “go” includes the right and responsibility to participate
in the decision-making process of the Church.
What is a Pastoral Council?
There are actually three Parish Councils: the Finance Council, the Stewardship Committee, and the Pastoral Council. The
Finance Council is administrative and fiscal in scope, the Stewardship Committee focuses on the giving of Time, Talent,
and Treasure and the learning to be stewards of the gifts of God, while the Pastoral Council is the “Wisdom Community”
of the parish where the people listen to the needs of all. The primary purpose of the Pastoral Council is to be a consultative body for the Pastor.
A Pastoral Council is not a lay pressure group. It is not simply a “democratization” of the parish. Furthermore, it is not just
a new linkage of existing parish organizations. Finally, it is not the parish Finance Council or the Board of Directors of the
“Parish Corporation.”
On the positive side, the Pastoral Council is a living model of the parish as a worshipping community. Therefore, it reflects
or witnesses to the family of believers who are formed by proclaiming the Good News by celebrating the Eucharist and by
being “inspired” by the Holy Spirit. Thus, the Council members come together as workers who live the liturgy, build up
the Church, and serve the Gospel. They gather in a communion of shared responsibility in the work of the Church.
Pastoral Council members, as chief consultants to the Pastor, do not “represent a constituency” among the people as in
some “legislative or corporate models,” but rather represent the needs of all of the people of the parish. The Council
reaches out to determine what are the issues that are impacting the lives of the parishioners and then, through a process of
prayer, study, dialogue, and, most importantly, discernment and consensus, recommend practical conclusions regarding
these issues, ways in which the parish can minister to the needs of the parishioners.
The Pastor, as the delegate of the bishop, has the authority and responsibility to make decisions regarding the running of
the parish and the building-up of the faith community. The laity, by virtue of their Baptism, has the right and responsibility to participate in that decision-making process primarily through the process of consultation.
At all levels in the Church, consultation is at the heart of the decision-making process. Consultation recognizes that all the
baptized, by that fact, are called to share in the building up of the Church, each in a way proper to the person.
Thus, the Pastoral Council is the structure provided by the Church which enables all who share the responsibility for making the parish alive in Christ. This is always done with “truth, courage, and prudence and with reverence and charity […]”
towards all.
(Next week: “How a Pastoral Council Works” and the opportunity to nominate and self-nominate)
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Weekly Announcements
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Brooke Army Medical Center
Fisher House – V.A. Houston
And featuring a “Quilt Boutique”
Saturday, April 30, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Hall
— No Skills Necessary —
Deadline for Registration 04/25/2016
Don’t miss your chance to join us. A few spaces are still available.
STMM Prayer Quilt Ministry invites all adult members of our parish and their friends, who quilt, sew, can cut
fabric, or who can simply tie a knot, to share in a fun-filled day of fellowship, sewing, and completing military
quilts.
We have a few spaces available; please, help us “tie-quilt” our lap quilts (No skills necessary). Our goal is to
send 125 quilts to Texas Children’s Hospital and Fisher House – Houston, V.A. We need your help to meet
our goal.
In the past 13 years, PQM has delivered over 2,250 quilts with the participation of our retreat members.
Sponsorship opportunities are still needed. Please make your donation payable to St. Mary Magdalene, 527
S. Houston Ave., Humble, TX. 77338, ATTN: PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY. Mail your check to the above address.
Registration fee: $10.00 will cover lunch and beverages. To register for this event, please contact Jan Crawford at (281) 852-3508 or [email protected]. Registration is limited to 80 participants. Registration and
payment are due tomorrow, Monday, April 25, 2016.
Quilt Boutique
A special feature at this year’s Quilt Retreat will be a Quilt Boutique. The Boutique will feature handmade and
quilted items provided by the Prayer Quilt Ministry, 3 local fiber artists, and a quilting consultant. Join us for
this unique opportunity.
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Youth Ministry News
Youth Fundraiser: Thank you for your support of our religious articles and jewelry sale earlier this month. We raised
just over $1,000.00, which will benefit scholarships and financial assistance for youth to attend summer youth events
(Archdiocesan Youth Conference and C.S.I. – Houston). If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help
our youth, you can drop that off in the Parish Office to the attention of Carissa Bull.
“Youth Nights”: There are two fun and faith-filled youth events this week. We will have a high school “Sports
Night” on Sunday, April 24th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Family Life Center. Our middle school youth will gather
for an “Open Room / Rosary Walk” in the Youth Room on Thursday, April 28th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Parents and
youth are invited to join our new “Remind” text message groups for timely information and updates about our high
school youth and middle school youth events (see below!).
“POWER HOUR” Adoration: Please make plans to join our next Eucharistic Adoration event on Monday, April
25th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm in the church. Fr. Felix will lead this worship experience, which is open to ALL parishioners and families… although the event is especially geared to our youth! This will be an opportunity for prayer and reflection, along with a special message and music to enhance this time of worship! We will follow the adoration with a
complimentary pizza dinner in the Family Life Center until 9:00pm.
Formation / CCE Classes: This year was truly an amazing time in the life of our parish… We had 1,053 students
participating in our Formation programming, which was a 13% increase over last year! There were also 335 students in
our sacrament preparation programs for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. We are only able to meet the
needs of our parish families through the generous stewardship of our adult catechists… We are already planning for
next year; if you are interested in helping with one of our 2016 – 2017 Formation programs, please contact Mike Smith
at (281) 446-2933.
Eucharist Preparation Classes: If you need to be re-interviewed for First Communion, please contact the Formation
Office as soon as possible. Your blue sacrament book should be completed, so be sure to bring it with you to the makeup interview!
2016- 2017 Formation / CCE Registration: Our second “early registration” event for next year’s formation and sacrament preparation classes is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm in the Family Life Center. The
third (and final) “early registration” date is Saturday, June 4th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm in the FLC. There will also be a
“late registration event” in August; however, space is very limited at that time… Please DO NOT WAIT until August.
Please note these will be the only opportunities to register for classes. Payment in full is expected at the time of registration; however, no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay… All you need to do is talk to Fr. Felix, and he can
approve a tuition waiver.
Summer Study CCE: Our two-week summer intensive program is scheduled for the last two weeks of June: Monday,
June 20th – Friday, June 24th (6:30pm – 9:00pm) and Monday, June 27th – Friday, July 1st (6:30pm – 9:00pm).
“Summer Study” is open to all incoming students, Kindergarten through High School. If you are interested in helping
teach one of the elementary, middle school, and high school classes, please contact Mike Smith or Carissa Bull for more
information about serving as a catechist. We are required to have at least two adults in each class, and free training is
provided! You do not have to be a professional teacher to be a catechist. All that is needed is a heart for young people
and a desire to share the faith God has already put in your heart.
Text Message Reminders: We are pleased to offer text message reminders which can be sent straight to your cellphone / mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for specific
messages for our programs…
2017 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @smmconteam
2017 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2017
2018 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2018
High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS
Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR
Mike Smith, Director of Faith Formation for Children and Youth [email protected]
Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected]
Youth Office: (281) 446-1241
CCE Office: (281) 446-2933
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Children’s News
Welcome, Ginger: We are pleased to announce that Ginger Herrington has accepted the offer to serve as our
new Coordinator of Formation for Adults and Children. Ginger has been serving as the Adult Faith Formation
Assistant for a while now; however, this new position will also include our elementary Faith Formation and
sacrament preparation responsibilities. She will be a wonderful and much-needed addition to our Formation
staff. Please say “hi” the next time you see her!!
Formation / CCE Classes: Our Formation classes for the 2015 – 2016 catechetical year have now ended! It’s been an
amazing year, with 1,053 students participating in our Formation programming and another 335 receiving the sacraments of
Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. We experienced a 13% increase in attendance over last year, and we do expect
this trend to continue! The only way we can offer the classes needed by so many families in our parish is through the generous stewardship of our adult catechists… We are already planning for next year; if you are interested in helping with one of
our 2016 – 2017 Formation programs, please contact Mike Smith at (281) 446-2933.
2016- 2017 Formation / CCE Registration: Our second “early registration” event for next year’s formation and sacrament
preparation classes is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm in the Family Life Center. The third (and final)
“early registration” date is Saturday, June 4th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm in the FLC. There will also be a “late registration
event” in August; however, space is very limited at that time… Please DO NOT WAIT until August. Please note these will
be the only opportunities to register for classes. Payment in full is expected at the time of registration; however, no one will be
turned away due to an inability to pay… All you need to do is talk to Fr. Felix, and he can approve a tuition waiver.
Summer Study CCE: Our two-week summer intensive program is scheduled for the last two weeks of June: Monday, June
20th – Friday, June 24th (6:30pm – 9:00pm) and Monday, June 27th – Friday, July 1st (6:30pm – 9:00pm). “Summer Study” is
open to all incoming students, Kindergarten through High School. If you are interested in helping teach one of the elementary, middle school, and high school classes, please contact Mike or Ginger for additional information about serving as a catechist. We are required to have at least two adults in each class, and free training is provided! You do not have to be a professional teacher to be a catechist. All you need is a love of the Catholic faith and a heart for children.
Eucharist Preparation Classes: If you need to be re-interviewed for First Communion, please contact the Formation Office
as soon as possible. Your blue sacrament book should be completed, so be sure to bring it with you to the make-up interview!
Adult Faith Formation CATECHESIS AND EVANGELIZATION OF ADULTS
Ivana T. Meshell, M.A., Director, [email protected] Assisted by Ginger Herrington, [email protected]
The Year of Mercy
“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: NURTURE YOUR FAMILY, BY
DOUG AND ANNA SPALDING, Tuesday, April 26,
7:00-8:30 pm at McGivney Hall. Join us for a prayerful, enlightening and encouraging evening.
UNBAPTIZED CHILDREN: PARENT ORIENTATION on
Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 pm. You MUST register in advance. Call Ivana or Ginger at the parish office.
“SINGING SAINTS” POTLUCK LUNCHEON AND GOSPEL MUSIC
CONCERT, Saturday, April 30, noon to 2 pm in McGivney Hall. Join us
for a fun afternoon of singing, dancing and worship!
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Year of Mercy: The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy
Visit the Imprisoned
Ivana T. Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation
This week we look at the sixth Corporal Work of Mercy: Visit the Imprisoned. Some
people think of the incarcerated as a lifeform not worthy of any sort of respect. We
must remember that God loves all people and desires their eternal salvation, including those who have made poor choices and committed heinous crimes. God’s mercy
extends even to those who have not earned it and do not deserve it. This does not
mean that people should not suffer punishment nor that they should not be held accountable for
their actions. It means that they are people first, and no matter what they have done, they still retain
the original human dignity that God has placed in each one of us. While in the United States last
year, Pope Francis visited Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia and greeted the inmates. During his Holy Thursday homily this year, Pope Francis addressed the prisoners, saying:
"Jesus loves us, without limits, always, until the end. The love of God for us doesn't have limits. He
never tires of loving anyone." God’s attitude toward us is to call us to repentance and change. Christians are to offer hope both to perpetrators of violence and crime and to their victims.
CBS News did a story on “60 Minutes” entitled The Incarceration Nation. They described the incarceration rate in the United States of America as the highest in the world. While Americans represent
about 5 percent of the world’s population, nearly one-quarter of the entire world’s inmates have
been incarcerated in the United States in recent years. Imprisonment of America’s 2.3 million prisoners costs taxpayers more than $63 billion a year. Within three years of being released, 67% of exprisoners re-offend and 52% are re-incarcerated, according to a study published in 1994. The rate of
recidivism is so high in the United States that most inmates who enter the system are likely to reenter within a year of their release. Part of the reason for this high incarceration rate is that fact that
Americans view imprisonment as a form of punishment. In countries where a serious effort at rehabilitation is made (such as in modern-day Germany), there are far more success stories than tragedies.
The imprisoned are not throwaway people, and it is a great sin of society when we lock people up
and forget about them, ignoring their plight and not doing what we can to have a good system of
both punishment and reformation. Pope Francis realizes this state of mind and takes care not to forget these men and women who are so often neglected. He reminds us that they have souls, too,
and deserve our time and attention. For a time, I worked on staff at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic
Church, where there was a great emphasis on prison ministry due to the fact that St. Maximilian
died in a Nazi prison camp in World War II. Not everyone can do this kind of ministry; yet, along with
hospital ministry, prison ministry is by far one of the greatest needs in our archdiocese. We don’t
have enough priests, deacons and laypersons to minister to our Catholics in prison, let alone offering faith and hope to those who are not Catholic. Part of the reason many people end up in prison in
the first place is because they are caught in a cycle of poverty, ignorance, and hopelessness. Our
archdiocese's Office of Correctional Ministries provides pastoral services to those in prisons and
jails and to their families. We also reach out to the victims of crime and violence, as well as the families of law enforcement personnel. Crime and violence touch the entire Body of Christ in one way or
another. Correctional Ministries seeks to bring Christ's healing to everyone affected.
If you have ever been personally affected by crime, we pray that you will find peace and reconciliation through this ministry. Learn more by contacting Fr. Ron Cloutier, Director, Houston Office of
Correctional Ministries, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas,
77021; (713) 741-8732; www.archgh.org/Correctional-Ministries. Please pray for those imprisoned,
advocate for better treatment, and visit if you are able. It is a corporal work of mercy.
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Especialmente para nuestra Comunidad Hispana
Animémonos los unos a los otros
Habrán notado que desde que comenzamos la Pascua, la primera lectura ha sido de
los Hechos de los Apóstoles. Fuera de la Pascua, nuestra primera lectura viene de lecturas del Antiguo Testamento que indican promesas que serían cumplidas en el Nuevo
Testamento. Todas las promesas fueron cumplidas en Cristo Jesús, el Mesías que murió y resucitó. Durante la Pascua, celebramos la alegría de la resurrección que permitió a los discípulos a ser testigos a Jesús sin miedo. Los Hechos de los Apóstoles ofrecen información invaluable acerca de la vida de la Iglesia en su infancia, que estaba unida en corazón y alma (Hechos 4:32) y compartía todo en común porque se amaban los unos a los otros. A través de sus enseñanzas y forma de vivir, ellos pudieron hacer más discípulos. Muchos de ellos fueron perseguidos en Jerusalén, y es por esto que huyeron de la ciudad y se mudaron a otros lugares
en donde continuaron contando la historia de su salvación. Muchos de los que los escucharon terminaron creyéndoles.
Unos de los que compartió sus dones y propiedad con los discípulos fue José, al quien los discípulos le dieron el nombre de “Bernabé”, que quiere decir “El que conforta” (Hechos 4:36). Durante
todos los Hechos de los Apóstoles, Bernabé fue fiel a su nombre, siendo una fuente de ánimo para
la comunidad. Él ayudó en especial a Saulo, quien antes era un perseguidor de los cristianos. Después de la conversión de Saulo y después de sus tres años en Arabia, él visitó Jerusalén, pero los
discípulos lo temían. Fue Bernabé el que animó a Saulo y lo introdujo a la comunidad y lo ayudó a
ser aceptado por la comunidad (Hechos 9:26-30). Saulo y Bernabé fueron grandes compañeros
mientras viajaban por los territorios romanos para compartir su fe cristiana con los demás.
En la primera lectura de hoy, Saulo y Bernabé “animaban a los discípulos y los exhortaban a perseverar en la fe, diciéndoles que hay que pasar por muchas tribulaciones para entrar en el Reino de
Dios” (Hechos 14:22). Saulo recibió ánimo de Bernabé, y él animó a otros. Hay mucho bien en animar a otras personas y ayudarles a sacar lo mejor de ellos. ¿Cómo se pudiera hacer esto sino por
medio del amor? ¿Animas tú a otras personas? ¿O simplemente esperas que cometan errores que
los llevarán a su ruina?
Tal como Bernabé quien animó a Saulo, hay muchos cristianos quienes hoy animan a otros a ser
mejores cristianos. Mientras pienso en esto, mi mente se vuelve hacia aquellos quienes sirven como
un padrino o como padrinos de los que reciben los sacramentos de iniciación. El papel de un padrino es estimular y animar al candidato en maneras que edifican y aseguran el progreso espiritual
del candidato. Ser un padrino es una responsabilidad muy seria en la Iglesia que requiere oración,
fe y apoyo activo. Me dio mucho gusto ver algunos de nuestros jóvenes, quienes recibieron el Sacramento de la Confirmación hace uno o dos años, ser padrinos de los quienes hicieron su Confirmación hace dos semanas. Mi deseo es que cada cristiano será animado a encender el fuego de amor
que Jesús nos ha inculcado en los sacramentos para que podamos apoyarnos los unos a los otros en
nuestra jornada de fe.
En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús les da a sus discípulos un nuevo mandamiento de amarse los unos a
los otros. Este “nuevo mandamiento” de amor solamente es nuevo en el sentido que establece un
nuevo estándar, “como yo los he amado”. El amor que tenemos por cada uno debe ser levantado a
un estándar más alto, ya que lo comparamos con el amor que Jesús tiene por nosotros. Él dio su
vida por nosotros porque nos ama. Él nos salvó cuando aún éramos pecadores. Él perdonó e hizo
escusas por los que lo persiguieron y lo mataron. Ese estándar es por el cual somos llamados a luchar. Que Cristo nos ayude a adoptar este nuevo estándar de amor para que nuestro mundo sea un
lugar en donde recibir y dar misericordia por amor.
—Padre Felix
([email protected])
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Ofrenda Semanal
Ofrenda del 16 y 17 de abril del 2016 —
Información no disponible al tiempo de publicación
Informe del DSF (A partir del 04/11/2016)
Meta del DSF 2016 — $165,000.00
Contribución a la fecha — $58,935.45
Monto comprometido a la fecha —
$93,722.20
Numero de participantes — 254
Segunda Colecta para el
1 de mayo del 2016
La segunda colecta del próximo fin de semana es el SOBRE DORADO. Su generosa
donación ayudará a reducir la deuda de la
parroquia. Favor de indicar SOBRE DORADO en su cheque si no tiene un sobre. Muchísimas gracias por su generosidad.
Palabra de Vida
“Al irradiar caridad y misericordia a nuestro
prójimo, ofrecemos estas necesarias islas de misericordia. Juntos, luchamos contra el viento de la cultura
de lo desechable y enfrentamos el mar de la indiferencia, alimentados por Jesús, que es ‘es el rostro de
la misericordia del Padre’, como lo llamó el Papa
Francisco.”
—“Foro Asuntos de Vida: Ser islas de misericordia
después de la marcha” Caitlin Thomas,
Secretariado de Actividades Pro Vida de la USCCB
Inscripciones para las Clases de
Catecismo del año escolar
2016-2017
¡Ya es tiempo una vez más para empezar a planear para las clases de catecismo y preparación sacramental del próximo año! Nuestros siguientes eventos de inscripción adelantada están
programados para el sábado, 7 de mayo y el sábado, 4 de junio (2 a 5 P.M. en el Centro Familiar). También habrá un evento de inscripción de
ultimo minuto en agosto. Estas serán las únicas
oportunidades para inscribirse para las clases para
este nuevo año escolar.
El Ministerio de Bienvenida tiene una mesa en el atrio de la
iglesia para asistir a los visitantes y los nuevos miembros de
nuestra parroquia con información acerca de la Iglesia Santa
María Magdalena. La mesa se encuentra cerca de la puerta
del cuarto de los niños.
Vengan y pregunten cualquier pregunta que tengan; los ministros que están presentes tratarán de asistirlos lo mejor
que puedan. Estamos aquí para hacerlos sentir en casa.
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
Este domingo “Jubilar de la Juventud” es una
muestra de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud
el mes de julio en la ciudad de Cracovia. El
tema de la Jornada es “Bienaventurados los
misericordiosos”, haciendo eco a la advertencia del Papa Francisco de que “la practica de
la misericordia está disminuyendo ampliamente en la cultura”. Como testigo contracultural, por lo
tanto, “el tiempo ya llegó” dice el Papa Francisco, “para
que la Iglesia aumente la invitación alegre a la misericordia
una vez más, regresar a los orígenes, cargar las debilidades
y dificultades de nuestros hermanos y hermanas”. Jesús
afirma lo mismo en el Evangelio de hoy. “Así como yo los
he amado, así también ámense los unos a los otros” (Juan
13:34). El Papa Francisco concluye, “La misma credibilidad
de la Iglesia es vista en cómo muestra misericordia y amor
compasivo”. Jesús acierta al decir “en esto conocerán todos
que son mis discípulos, si aman los unos a los otros” (Juan
13:35). Por lo que la misericordia “hace joven” a la Iglesia,
al mundo y a cada persona. La misericordia es la “fuerza
que resucita a una vida nueva e infunde el valor para mirar el futuro con esperanza” (Misericordiae Vultus, 10).
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas con permiso.
AVISO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS
BAUTIZOS
Las próxima preparación bautismal
será el sábado, 7 de mayo del 2016.
El próximo bautismo será el
domingo, 15 de mayo del 2016.
Si desea bautizar a su niño(a), favor de llamar a la
oficina de la parroquia para hacer una cita para una
entrevista personal.
Recuerden de traer a la entrevista la acta de nacimiento (original) y nombre, teléfono y dirección de
los padrinos en completa comunión con la Iglesia.
Vickie Cortez: (281) 446-8211
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Parishioners of St. Martha
Alan Carriere
Owner
1805 1st St E
Humble, TX 77338
Email: [email protected]
Office: 281-570-6228
Fax: 281-990-2241
BRUCE D. WISE CFP®, TGPC
Retirement Specialist
“ASSISTING Clients with Social Security
and RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS”
Make THE WISE CHOICE!
FRIDAY / SATURDAY • 11AM-9PM
SUNDAY 11AM-6PM
FISH AND SHRIMP PLATES
CATERING AVAILABLE
22532 LOOP 494 77339
832-776-7494
281-360-9473
www.williamsfinancial-kingwood.com
Securities offered through WFG Investments, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC
Investment Advisory Services through WFG, Advisors, LP
SELF STORAGE
3700 Atascocita Rd
Humble, TX 77396
(281) 540-1985 [o]
[email protected]
PROTECTING SENIORS NATIONWIDE
PUSH
TALK
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24/7 HELP
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$19.95*/Mo. + 1 FREE MONTH
Danny Sullivan
24 Hrs 281.359.3598
I-Car Certified Techician
Fax 281.359.1985
Owner
22500 Loop 494
Kingwood, Texas 77339
515133 St Mary Magdalene Church (B)
➢ No Long-Term Contracts
➢ Price Guarantee
➢ American Made
TOLL FREE: 1-877-801-8608
*First Three Months
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I TA L I A N O ’ S
Pizza-Pasta-Vino
Al & Susie
832-971-8400 Catering
Rehearsal Dinners
Anniversary Parties
Private Parties
All Occasions
217 FM 1960 East Bypass
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-833-5941
Everything Plumbing
$30 Discount
w/Ad
281-360-4114
407 E. Main St.• Humble, TX 77338
Free Estimates
GAVIN CUNNINGHAM
Custom Cabinet Maker
General Handyman
281.358.1065
BRING AD & GET 10% OFF
(MINIMUM ORDER $20.00)
(281) 358-9195
www.fullnessoftruth.org
1110 KINGWOOD DR STE 106
Mary De La Rosa
Brian or Sally, coordinators
Realtor
an Official Travel
Agency of
281-389-4822
Apostleship of
Coldwell Banker CST 2117990-70
the Sea-USA
United Realtors www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com
860.399.1785
Sal Ortiz Agency, LLC
(281) 446-0271
In the Food Town Shopping Center,
FM 1960 and Ella Blvd.
1434 FM 1960 W., Ste. D
[email protected]
(281) 824-3206
1420 FM 1960
Bypass Rd., Humble
Phone: (832) 493-7798
43% Off for Good Drivers
Sound good? It’s time you gave me a call.
Quick Online Quote at www.OrtizInsurance.com
Se Habla Español
We Specialize in weight loss,
strength, fitness and cardio.
Come try us out. First session FREE.
**We Will Donate $20 to
St. Magdalene Church
upon each enrollment**
“THE MOST IMPORTANT PROJECT
YOU CAN WORK ON IS YOU!!!”
We purchase houses, in any condition,
for any reason including avoiding
foreclosure, bankruptcy,
probate or problem tenants.
GIGTU Properties, LLC
“God Is Good To Us”
Julian & Shannon Guilford, Parishioners 832-378-8033
MILANESA HOUSE
BREAKFAST TACOS • TACOS DESAYUNO • MILANESA
CARNE ASADA • HAMBURGERS & MUCH MORE!!
$1a Day!
MARIA DE LOS ANGELES
DE TORRES
ASESORES LEGALES EL SALVADOR
Quienes somos: Abogados
salvadoreños con oficina permanente en
Houston, Texas, que brindamos asesoria
para actuaciones en El Salvador.
ntracts
NO Long Term Co
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NOW!
SAL ORTIZ
Deductible Rewards • Accident Forgiveness
If You Live Alone You Need LIFEWatch!
24 Hour Protection at HOME and AWAY!
✔Ambulance Solutions as Low as
✔Police
✔Fire
FREE Shipping
✔Friends/Family FREE Activation
Parishioner
19011 Hwy. 59 North
Humble, TX 77338
Fullness of Truth
Catholic Books and Gifts
Master Plumber #37024
800.393.9954
OPEN 6AM - 8PM • ORDER ONLINE & PICK UP IN STORE
802 N. HOUSTON AVE.
832-994-5240
COLDWELL BANKER
UNITED REALTORS®
Bus — 281-852-4444 Ext 107
Cell — 713-865-3713
Telefono: 832-287-4531
PAT ABLES — Broker Associate
Correo: [email protected]
19100 West Lake, Houston Parkway
HUMBLE CAMERA CENTER
SALES, SERVICE & RENTAL
CUSTOM FRAMING • DIGITAL PRINTING
MON. - FRI. 9AM-6PM SAT. 9AM-4PM
281-540-4101 FAX 281-540-4103
114 E. MAIN, HUMBLE, TX
www.humblecamera.com
13111 W Lake Houston Pkwy • Houston, TX 77044
Ph: (832) 230-3509 • Fx: (281) 800-2101
www.farmersagent.com/gsanchez3
Gloria Sanchez Agency
QSC-1 Cleaning Concepts
KELLER WILLIAMS
• References • Insured • 12 Years
Experience • Houses & Apartments
Weekly • 2 Weeks • Monthly
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
R E A LT Y
Haydee 832-817-9388
832-499-8253
NORTHEAST
20665 W. Lake Houston Parkway
Kingwood, Texas 77346
Cell: 713-380-1865
832-777-1521
BARBER SHOP
Straight razor cuts *low/high fades
*mo hawks *fades *eyebrow wax
$7 Haircut w/ this Ad
236 First St. W. Humbel, TX
(next to Café East)
832.233.3830
Se Habla Espanol
515133 St Mary Magdalene Church (A)
A & P ELECTRIC
Commercial & Residential
TECL-23929 - Se Habla Español
24551 Loop 494
@ Northpark Dr * Kingwood Call: Ariel 832-266-7937
www.aandpelectrical.com
$5.00 Off
Any order of $20 or more
Parishioner
TACLB 29560E
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
281-358-5660
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
[email protected]
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION
1212 A FIRST STREET E
www.AirHoustonMechanical.com
EL RANCHERO
Not valid with Alcohol,
Eric S. Pierson
Realtor®
other offers, lunch specials or fajitas.
One Coupon / Party Dine-In
LAW OFFICES OF LYNETTE A. MARTINEZ
IMMIGRATION • DIVORCE • CRIMINAL
Lynette A. Martinez
Attorney • Abogada
601 First St., Humble,TX
www.jspaluch.com
281-447-1355
7556 FM 1960 East
@ W. Lake Houston Pkwy.
(281) 852-2332
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-833-5941