Archdiocese of Galveston Houston St. Mary of the Immaculate

Archdiocese of Galveston Houston St. Mary of the Immaculate

Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571
281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365
Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am-12:00 Noon
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
CCE Office Hours:
Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm
First Sunday of Lent
February 14, 2016
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
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Collection February 6 & 7, 2016
Saturday February 13:
6:00pm
Mrs. Vernon Sellers†
By:Marie Richard
Sunday, February 14:
7:30am
Joan Hartman†
By:Richard & Barbara Florance
10:00am
Rose Moreno†
By:Ken & Ruthie McNeill
12:30pm
Herminia Raymundo
By:Manuel Raymundo &Family
4:00pm
People of the Parish
Tuesday, February 16:
12:00pm
Jack Riley†
By:Pat Riley
Wednesday, February 17:
8:30am
Emil Schaider†
By:Dennis & Victoria Swenson
Thursday, February 18:
8:30am
Rev. Richard M. Patrick, O.P.
Friday, February 19:
8:30am
Charlotte Boudreaux†
By:Boudreaux Family
Saturday February 20:
6:00pm
Emil Schaider†
By:Schaider Family
Sunday, February 21:
7:30am
Juan Benitez†
By:Twomey Family
10:00am
Marcus Edwards†
By:Mary Edwards
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Mr.† & Mrs.† Juan Tapia
By:Escobar Family
Friday’s in Lent
Stations of the Cross
6:30PM(English)
7:15PM (Spanish)
Date
Celebrant
Feb. 19th
Feb. 26th
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
Deacon Hector Cantu
Fr. Tony Castro
Deacon Stan Avallone
Deacon Hector Cantu
Fr. Tony Castro
7:15PM (Spanish) Deacon Julio
Every Friday KC Fish Fry
5:30-7:30pm ~ $8.00 Plate
Credit Cards Accepted!!!
Sunday Collection
$ 10,241.00
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Parish Goal 2016 $52,000.00
“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”
OUR Diocesan Services Fund has begun in every parish
throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Christ calls
us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them, serve
them, and show them mercy. The thousands of people served
by the ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston need
your compassion and
generosity Your kind gift to DSF
enables us to reach out to people in this parish and throughout
the entire Archdiocese through more than 60 important
programs.
Pray about your DSF 2016 commitment, then complete the
enclosed pledge card mailed to you and return it via mail in the
special envelope provided or bring it to Mass next weekend. If
you prefer, you may go online at www.archgh.org/dsf to make
your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic
community to continue many vital programs and services.
Adult Confirmation Class
Starts Today!!!
Sunday, February 14
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 Parish Hall Conference Room for five
weeks. Due to the limited sessions, you will not
be able to sign up late. Contact Deacon Hector @
281-382-8672 or come to class and he will have
registration forms available.
Welcome God’s Children
~ January ~
Nael Ivan Garcia, Nisael Ivan Garcia
Caden Alexander Woods
***A very special thank you to
everyone who supported our Brisket
Fundraiser last weekend. Please join
us every Friday for our KC Lenten
Fish Fry’s. We appreciate your
support!!!
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Dear parish family,
1 Sunday of Lent C
We are now ushered anew into the holy season of Lent. Our spiritual exercises of prayer, fasting and almsgiving can
be helpful as we consider those things that really matter.
This Sunday’s Gospel presents us with an account of the first “Lent,” when we see Jesus in the desert. His
forty days of fasting and prayer present us with a model of faithfulness as opposed to the faithlessness of Israel during
its forty years in the desert. He is the totally committed Son, whose adherence to the Father’s will is absolute.
The temptations that Christ receives help us to see where our own vulnerabilities are. He gives us an example
to fortify us in our own spiritual struggles.
Jesus’ answers to all the temptations revolve around his complete dedication to God. Perhaps we could look
at the individual temptations as symptomatic for different areas of struggle that afflict us all.
“Turn these stones to bread.” Material concerns are in the forefront of many people’s daily lives. After all, if
someone isn’t putting “bread on the table,” hunger will become a real and present danger. But Jesus’ refusal to turn
stones into bread points to authentic human priorities. If we wish to live as Christ did, we must realize that we do not
“live on bread alone.” While our faith provides us with no shortcuts for alleviating material needs, it does keep them from
taking the first place in our lives. If we feed our souls on the word of God and, above all, the Bread of Life, we will ward
off that hunger that is far more dangerous than the physical: spiritual emptiness.
The second temptation is to power. Pride is an enemy that wins many battles over us, but not Christ. His total
love for the Father precludes any rebellion against his will in favor of himself. Our desire for control fans the flames of
our pride and has us grasping for more and more. But Jesus teaches us that our greatest power lies in our submission
to God. It is easy to feel the power of Christ when we give God the place he deserves.
Finally, atop the temple, Jesus refuses to put on a spectacular show of his power. We thrive on celebrity and
vanity. Many of our actions, good ones included, can be contaminated with our desire to be noticed. The more we can
shift the focus instead on ourselves but rather more on Christ, then the more we will be able to live the spirit of Lent.
The ashes that were traced on our foreheads last Wednesday reminded us that we are just dust without God in us. God
must come first!
Blessings to you and have a good week.
Fr. Tony
Querida familia parroquial,
Primer domingo de Cuaresma C
De nuevo hemos entrado a la temporada santa de Cuaresma. Nuestros ejercicios de oración, ayuno y caridad nos pueden
ayudar si consideramos estas cosas que realmente cuentan.
El Evangelio de este domingo nos presenta con el acontecimiento de la primera “Cuaresma,” cuando vemos a Jesús en el
desierto. Sus cuarenta días de ayuno y oración se nos presentan como un modelo de fidelidad en cambio a la infidelidad de
Israel durante los cuarenta días en el desierto. Él es el Hijo comprometido, cuya adhesión a la voluntad del Padre es absoluta.
Las tentaciones que recibió Cristo nos ayudan a ver en donde se encuentran nuestras debilidades. Él nos da el ejemplo
para fortalecernos en nuestras batallas espirituales.
Las respuestas de Jesús a todas sus tentaciones se desarrollan alrededor se su completa dedicación a Dios. Quizás podamos ver las tentaciones individuales como sintomático en las diferentes áreas de batallas que nos afectan a todos.
“Convierte estas piedras en pan.” Las preocupaciones sobre las cosas materiales es lo primero del diario vivir de muchas
personas. Después de todo, si alguien no está “poniendo el pan sobre la mesa,” el hambre se convierte real y presenta un
peligro. Pero cuando Jesús niega en convertir la piedra en pan esto implica a la prioridad autentica humana. Si queremos
vivir como Cristo vivió, debemos reconocer que no “solo de pan vivimos.” Nuestra fe no provee atajos en aliviar necesidades
materiales, pero si nos ayuda en que no tomen el primer lugar en nuestras vidas. Si alimentamos nuestra alma con la palabra
de Dios y sobre todo con el Pan de Vida, estaremos eliminando el hambre que es más peligroso que lo físico: la espiritualidad
vacía.
La segunda tentación es al poder. El egoísmo es un enemigo que gana muchas batallas sobre nosotros, pero no Cristo.
Su amor completo al Padre excluye cualquier rebeldía en contra de su voluntad a favor de él. Nuestro deseo de control aumenta la llama de nuestro egoísmo y nos hace querer más y más. Pero Jesús nos enseña que nuestro gran poder está en
nuestra sumisión a Dios. Es fácil sentir el poder de Cristo cuando le damos a Dios el lugar que el merece.
Finalmente arriba del templo, Jesús se niega en poner un show espectacular de su poder. Nos esforzamos en la celebridad y la vanidad. Muchas de nuestras acciones, incluyendo las buenas, pueden contaminarse con nuestro deseo de que nos
vean. Entre más movemos el enfoque sobre nosotros y la ponemos en Cristo, vamos a poder vivir más la espiritualidad de la
cuaresma. Las cenizas que se nos pusieron sobre la frente el miércoles pasado nos recuerdan que solo somos polvo sin Dios
en nosotros. ¡Dios debe estar en el primer lugar!
Bendiciones para ti y que tengas una buena semana.
Padre Tony
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Activities of the Week
Sun. Feb. 14:
CCE, EDGE Life Teen, Bible Study 8:45 & 11:15
Adult Confirmation 2pm Rosary Hall
Lenten Series Biblical Walk Through the Mass 5:15pm Rosary Hall
Conf. Rm.
Mon. Feb. 15:
Clase de Crecimiento Rosary Hall 7pm
Women’s AA 7pm, Missing Piece 6:30
Tues. Feb. 16:
Spanish Baptism Class 7pm
“Small Faith Group” Meeting 7pm Rosary Hall
Wed. Feb. 17: Biblical Walk Through the Mass 9am, SM Conf.
Thurs. Feb. 18: RCIA 6:45pm,
Fri. Feb. 19:
KC Fish Fry 5:30pm,
Stations of the Cross 6:3pm English 7:15pm Spanish
Sat. Feb. 20:
Footsteps Dinner and Auction 5pm Rosary Hall
ALTAR SOCIETY
Altar Flower Dates Available
April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 15, 22, 29 June 5,12,19
If you would like to have flowers on the Altar in the
upcoming year, please contact Jan Hughes @ 281– 402-5401 or 903780-5090 to reserve your date as soon as possible.
Sanctuary Candle
In Loving Memory of Guadalupe Faustino
By:Rosie Molina
Chapel Candle
In Loving Memory of Herminia Raymundo
By:Family
Bay Area Deanery Council of Catholic Women…
Will take a tour of the Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church,
8:30 am, 300 FM 517 Rd., East, Dickinson, Wednesday, Feb.
24th, with Mass. CCW is an affiliated network of dedicated
Catholic women who come together for fellowship, to grow in
spirituality, leadership and service to Christ. Please join us.
The Catholic Council of Women is for ALL Catholic Women
in the deanery! For more information, contact Gretchen
Mitchell @ 832-605-8360; [email protected].
***A very special thank you to everyone who came
out and joined us for our Bingo Fundraiser last weekend. We appreciate your support!!!
¿Quieres tener un encuentro personal con el Señor?
Ven al Retiro de Nueva Vida
viernes Marzo 4 de 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
sábado Marzo 5 de 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
En el Salón Rosario
Ven con un corazón dispuesto
¡No te vas arrepentir!
Para más información puedes comunicarte con:
Angélica Guajardo 832-897-8103
Cecilia Lopez 281-470-9356
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¿Quieres profundizar más en tu ministerio como servidor?
Ven y acompáñanos en un taller Para Servidores
Dirigido por Adonaí Quintanilla
Sábado 13 de febrero en el Salón Rosario
De 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Para más información puedes comunicarte con:
Cecilia Lopez 281-470-9356
Angélica Guajardo 832-897-8103
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
February 20 & 21, 2016
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers Andrew Nguyen, John Paul Nguyen
Lector
Pat Stanton
Commentator
Debbie Wade
Extraordinary Ministers Fred Novak,
Of the Eucharist
George Rodriguez
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server Benjamin Tercero, Oliver Tercero
Lector
Susie Burgess
Commentator
Sheridan Lewis
Extraordinary Ministers Leslie Davis, Mose Davis
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
Nicky Avallone, Isabelle Burmaster
Lector
Cindy Bremer
Commentator
Tracy Avallone
Extraordinary Minister Sandra Burmaster,
of the Eucharist
Greg Bremer
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Servers
Sarahi Arrona,
Adriana Calvillo, Jasmine Rodriguez
Lectors
Rocio Calvillo, Sergio Calvillo
Extraordinary Ministers Victor & Juanita Velasquez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY 4:00pm LIFE TEEN MASS
Altar Servers
Ana Soifa Brinkley, Sergio Reyes
Lector
Jason Woods
Extraordinary Ministers Alma Brinkley, Jose Lopez
of the Eucharist
ESL Classes
Due to the response and interest in the ESL classes,
we will be holding classes on Tuesday mornings
@9:30am throughout this semester. If you need any
additional information, please contact the office.
Citizenship Class cCancelled...
We will not be able to have classes this
semester due to the limited interest. If you or
someone you know is interested, please call the
office and leave your contact information for
future class information.
Encuentro Matrimonia Mundial
Te Invita a un FDS
Este Feb. 19, 20, 21
Para Que Tú matrimonio Renasca de Amor, con una
Comunicacion de tres Dios/Esposo-Esposa
Contact: Marco & Mercedes 281-948-8690
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
Deacon Joe Blanchard, Gabriel Dunn, Monica
Lesenski, Christina Palacios, Victoria Farias,
Hope Araujo, Chuck Thompson, Gale Hanks, Candalaria
Ortiz, Mrs. Ted Sharp, George Willis, Nell Martin,
Giovanni Cantu, Nell Martin, Ted & Jeanette Tilley,
Nicholas Espinoza III, Teen Grigory, Donna Henson,
Judy Tuttle, Fuad Baba, Natalie Fairbanks, Lucindo
Gurierrez, Carmen Pena, Brian Young, Pearl Robbs,
Denise Jones, Rey Salas, Sherri Elder, Tammy Byrd,
Betty Romero, Collen Scott, Lidia Dean, Laura Lewis
Rocchino, Marcey Salinas, Karen Korn, Karen Bounds,
Tami Sills, Augustus Coryat, Bob Fredelake, Darlene
Shepherd, Carlos Rodriguez, Alma Sepulveda, Richard
Santana, Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Sean & Gina
Dempsey, Rose Scott, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Dalia
Garcia, Esmeralda Clem, Marion Wachel, Julie Smith,
Levi Dobmeier, Sergio Coronel, Vanessa Lara, Daniel
Perez & Family, Susie Kuykendall Overmeyer, Diane
Lemons, Paula Lambright, Luke Lewallen, Chriselda
Salazar, Martha Dinbobl,
Continue to Pray for Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Sonny Shepherd,
Kay Gold, Red Cornejo, Nancy Isla Castro, Irlinda,
Kathryn Coleman, Marita Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Janet
Lodge, Lois Johnston, Joe Funda, Minnie Lopez, Deacon Merce Leal, Margarita Klock, John & Sue Crockett,
Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz,
Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Teresa Eidt,
Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web
site.
Remember Our Shut-Ins Joe & Josie Funda, Ophelia
Pinard, Ann Blair, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson,
Carolyn Douglas, those battling terminal illness and the
residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House.
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.
Comm. Fundraiser ~Footsteps for the Fallen
Auction & Spaghetti Dinner
St. Mary’s Sat. Feb. 20, 6pm ~ $10. each
Auctioneers Randy & Rick Royall
Tickets Cody Haas 832-335-5465
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15;
Mt 25:31-46
Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19;
Lk 11:29-32
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;
Mt 7:7-12
Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8;
Mt 5:43-48
Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Dinner & Auction Figures!!!
Auction/Dinner Profit $10, 134.42
A very special thank you to everyone who
worked, donated items and/or came out
last weekend for our dinner/auction. The
profits will be used to offset expenses and
purchase items needed to ensure the
success of our bazaar in the fall.
Monetary Auction Donors
Jeff & Christina Gonzales
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Yvonne Fisher
Tim & Rena Hellstein
Chris & Kathy Nastally
On the Border Cycle Sales
Gloria Rinche
Robert’s Heating & A/C
Joe & Kathy Sturm
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Monica Boudreaux
Cormac & Maggie O’Reilly
Rosie Molina
Jane Shipp
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
March 6, April 3, May 8
Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tues. of each the month
in English and 3rd Tues. of each month in Spanish @
7pm. Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the
10am & 12:30pm Masses. To register please call the
office.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am
Store Closed Thurs. & Sun.
Our drop-off room is open 24/7. Thank You!!!
In today’s gospel, Jesus challenges us by saying “Give,
and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed
together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured
into your lap…”
When we make donations to our St. Vincent de Paul
Thrift Store, we help the poor to celebrate the grace
of God’s love. Through your donations we are able to
help the needy in our community on an ongoing
basis throughout the year, not just during the holiday
season.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Join Us…
St. Mary’s Music Ministry
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 Contact 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 @ [email protected] or 281-543-7794 .
Bible Study Classes
Sunday Morning Bible Study with Deacon Stan & Tracy
Avallone will follow the CCE schedule. Classes this weekend.
The program they use is called “Bringing Faith
Home” (Scheduled @ 8:45am & 11:15am every Sunday).
New Class Starting Today
“A Biblical Walk Through the Mass”
Sun. Feb. 14, 5:15pm & Wed. Feb. 17, 9:00am
In this sturdy, we will walk through the main parts of the
Mass—from the opening Sign of the Cross to the
concluding “Thanks be to God” - and consider then in
light of their scriptural background. Along the way, we will
discover many beautiful spiritual treasures. For the
prayers and rituals of the Mass, when understood
biblically, offer much inspiration, encouragement, and
practical help for our lives as Christians/ As we will see,
the prayers of the Mass challenge us to examine our
consciences, repent of our sins, and experience God’s
loving mercy. They also remind us of God’s presence
with us amid our fears, trials, and sufferings. They can
inspire us to live marriages, family lives, and friendships
with greater love and summon us to entrust more of our
lives to Jesus. Most of all, this study will help us
encounter Our Lord more deeply in the liturgy itself. By
understanding the meaning of what we say and do in the
Mass, we will be better prepared to give ourselves to
Jesus in every prayer and gesture in the liturgy.
For additional information about the Bible Study
Classes
call
the
office
or
email
Tracy,
[email protected].
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Garland of Mercy...
In this Jubilee Year, we are asked to open our eyes
and hearts to see how God is working in our lives
and to more actively spread His mercy out to others. We are creating a Garland of Mercy with our
teen group to bear witness to our efforts to help others.
For the entire year, we are asking each week
when you do works of mercy, to write down one or
more works on the strips of paper in the ends of the
pews. Please put them into the collection basket so
that we offer up, not just our treasure to the Lord,
but our time and talent in a visible way.
Red Strips are for The Corporal Works of Mercy:
feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, visiting the
sick or imprisoned.
White Strips are for The Spiritual Works of Mercy:
Counseling the doubtful, bearing wrongs patiently,
forgiving offences willingly and praying for the living
and the dead.
Gold Ones are for the acts of mercy which we
received from others.
I know that all of you are part of spreading God’s
mercy out into the world. Please take the time to
become more conscious of it and take credit for it
here before the Lord.
Classes Today 8:45 & 11:15
Can You Help???
Jesus Day Volunteers Sat., Feb. 27
VBS Chairperson for VBS July 2016
If you can help contact Jessica Jaramillo @ 281515-5429.
RCIA This Week
RCIA 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.
RCIA classes are held on Thursday evenings @ 6:45pm.
Classes this Thursday, 6:45pm. The topic will be “ .”
For additional information about the RCIA program,
call the office or email Tracy, [email protected].
St. Pius V will be selling raffle tickets for
their Bazaar next weekend after the 10am &
12:30pm Masses. Thanks for your support.
Class Today
“The Sacraments”
Camp Kappe Retreat Feb. 26-28
Get Registration Forms @ Class
Contact Renee Cortez 832-220-3802
Jr. High/High School Sacraments
Class Today 2pm
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Human Dignity
Human dignity is something that can’t be
taken away. Catholic Social Teaching
states that each and every person has
value, are worthy of great respect and must
be free from slavery, manipulation and
exploitation.
“Catholic social teaching believes that human
beings, created in the image and likeness of
God (Genesis 1:26-27), have by their very
existence an inherent value, worth, and
distinction”
Daniel Groody “Globalization, Spirituality
and Justice”
“Dignity of the Human Person”
“How can it be that it is not a news item when
an elderly homeless person dies of exposure,
but it is news when the stock market loses two
points? This is a case of exclusion.”
Confirmation Retreat @ Kat Springs
March 4, 5 & 6
Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium
Mass Today 4PM
Class Tonight @ 5pm
Homemade Pie Fundraiser
Call the office to place your order !!!
Save the Date...
If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact Shari Davis @ 281-471-6066.