September 27, 2015 - St. Martha Catholic Church
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September 27, 2015 - St. Martha Catholic Church
Welcome to Sts. Martha, Mary & Lazarus, Friends of Jesus Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Pastor: Senior Priest: Parochial Vicar: Deacons: Sept. 27, 2015 Rev. Msgr. Chester L. Borski, S.T.L. Rev. Nick Pasadilla Rev. Richard McNeillie Mr. Jon Barfield, Mr. Tony Cardella, Mr. Ed Kleinguetl, Mr. Bob MacFarlane, Mr. Al O’Brien, Mr. Guy T. Puglia, Mr. John Schuster, and Mr. Alfredo Soto Baptized into Christ Jesus, we worship as one and reach out to all. Parish Office hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Friday Liturgy & Sacraments Weekend Masses First Saturday (Pro-Life Mass): .... ......................................... 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: .................. 5:30 PM Sunday: ......... 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM En Español ....................... 1:00 PM Life Teen: .......................... 5:30 PM Nursery at 9:00, 11:00 & 5:30 Life Teen Weekday Masses Monday: .......................... 8:30 AM Tuesday: .......... 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday: ... 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Thursday: ......... 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Friday: ............................. 8:30 AM Sacrament of Penance Tuesday: Church 6:30 -7:00 PM Saturday: Church 10:30-11:45 AM Church 4:30-5:20 PM Perpetual Adoration Adoration Chapel 24 hrs. Anointing of the Sick Please call for a priest if you are seriously ill at home, about to enter the hospital, or if someone is close to death. Baptism Classes and Ceremony: Call the Parish Office to register Marriage Preparation at least six months before the wedding. Register to attend an information meeting by calling 281-358-6637. 4301 Woodridge Parkway, Porter, TX 77365 281-358-6637 • fax 281-358-7973 • www.stmartha.com STEWARDSHIP of Time, Talent and Treasure ADMINISTRATIVE MIN. BUSINESS MANAGER Theresa Miller 281.713.8957 FACILITY MANAGER Steve Teets 281.358.6637x254 FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Frank Amsler 281.361.4972 Bill Grun 281.360.3829 MARTHA’S GARDENERS Wayne Theis [email protected] ST. MARTHA’S OFFICE ANGELS Emma Rocha 281.358.6637 x262 COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES CONT. YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON Nancy Landvogt 281.358.6637, x202 Nancy Karpinski 713-594-4430 YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON TRANSPORT. Domenica Seitz 713.899.1016 FAITH FORMATION BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY Carla Lewton 281-358-1959x213 CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY Pam Rockwell 281.358.1959x230 RCIA [email protected] YAStM – Young Adults of St. Martha [email protected] ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VBS Patty Jost 281.713.8969 CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Martha Burns 281.358.5523 CONFIRMATION Ana Leija 281.713.8915 MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR (EDGE) Lisa Hartsfield 281.358.1959x241 HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR (LIFE TEEN) Laura Gallardo 281.358.1959x252 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE Francine Puglia 281.713.8954 ACTS RETREAT Willie Chesnut [email protected] ANNULMENTS Francine Puglia 281.713.8954 CARING COOKS Karen Rexer 281. 354.8857 Marian Brown 281.360.6914 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Sherry Hundl [email protected] CENTERING PRAYER LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Greg LaCour [email protected] DIRECTOR OF LITURGY COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280 Mark Roseland 281.782.3145 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC COUPLES FOR CHRIST Rhonda Szoeke 281.358.6637 MaryLou & Ramon De La Cruz 832.527.1072 LITURGY COORDINATOR FOR DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP LIFETEEN Francine Puglia [email protected] Joy Ehrman 281.358.1959x251 FAMILIA ALTAR SERVERS Christiana Chavez 713.303.1749 Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280 FUNERALS BAPTISM Indiana Francis 281-358-6637 x255 281.358.6637 GRIEFSHARE CANTORS Laura Cardella 281.360.2714 281.358.6637 HISPANIC MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S ADORATION Ana Luisa Rodriguez 281.358.1959 x269 Annatte Salazar 281.358.1492 HOMEBOUND ERRAND COMMITTEE CHILDREN’S CHOIR Greta Verhalen 832.264.7755 281.358.6637 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COMMUNION TO THE SICK Gary Everett [email protected] Hospital Visit LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS Angela Wemyss 281.361.9720 Jodi Schod 281.713.8955 Nursing Home & Homebound MARRIAGE PREP. INFORMATION Pat Timpanaro 281.361.9338 To Register 281.358-6637 Hispanic Communion to the Sick MARTHA’S QUILTERS Amelia Murphy 713.865.6946 Angela Wemyss 281.361.9720 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Noreen Borys 832.259.1848 OF THE EUCHARIST MOM’S COLLEGIAN PRAYER GROUP Pam Rockwell 281.358.1959x230 Gloria Gamez [email protected] GREETERS MONICA’S HOPE Nora Twohy 281.814.5431 Paul & Marcia Aegerter 281.812.1288 GREETERS-FAMILY MASS MOTHER’S DAY OUT Casey Levy [email protected] Patty Jackson 281.358.1959x250 LECTORS NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Erv Baumeyer 281.358.4975 Marion and Chris Dickson 713.516.7097 MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS NEWCOMERS/WELCOMING/HOSPITALITY Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280 Kristene Hergenrother 281.713.8961 PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES Robyn Laumbach 281.360.7897 Peggy Broyles 281.359.4560 SACRISTANS RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS Art Voltmann 281.361.6117 Barb Setser 281.358.4129 SOUND BOARD MINISTRY Nancy Landvogt 281.358.6637 x202 (Funerals) Bill Phillips 713.419.9277 ROSARY GUILD TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY TEAM JoAnna Loup 281.361.0391 Joy Ehrman 281.358.1959x251 SCOUTING USHERS Acenith Claassen 832. 455.3764 Barry Robichaux [email protected] SPIRITUAL DIRECTION OUTREACH MINISTRIES Www.stmartha.com, Click on Ministries, SOCIAL SERVICES Community Life, Spiritual Direction 281.358.6637 SUNDAY NURSERY CANCARE Patty Jackson 281.358.1959x250 Roger Schuelke 281.358.8060 TEAMS OF OUR LADY CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY Kevin & Donna O’Kelley 281.360.9644 Jaime S. Gomez 281.973.1857 Kevin & Michelle Campisi 281.361.4201 Joseph Ortego 713.822.2825 Brian & Mary Anne Sokol 281.642.3821 E-MAIL PRAYER WARRIORS Nick & Joannah Landry 281.324.1231 Donna Rueby [email protected] VOCATIONS COMMITTEE H.A.A.M. Phil & Diane Applegate 281.361.2913 Alejandra Gutierrez 832.860.4860 OUTREACH MINISTRIES CONT. HOSPITAL MINISTRY Sarah Clark 281.361.8832 Sheila Yepsen 281.358.5585 MARIA GORETTI NETWORK Shannon Deitz 713.775.9213 MARTHA’S KITCHEN Sr. Maria Elena 713.224.2522 MOTHER TERESA MINISTRY Paola Lam 832-284-1891 PRO-LIFE (GABRIEL PROJECT) 713.225.5826 PROJECT RACHEL Bonnie Develle 281.812.8641 ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE Marie Burk 281.361.3650 ST. JOSEPH HELPERS Bill Beck 281.360.7023 ST. MARTHA BETWEEN JOBS AND BEYOND Bob Simpson 713.410.2844 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 281.358.6636 SECOND FAMILY MINISTRY Peggy Wehe 281.360.3244 SOCIAL JUSTICE Bob Simpson 713.410.2844 ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PK3-8TH Tina Lewis 281.358.5523 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Cortney Waguespack 281.358.5523x326 REGISTRAR Jodie Richter 281.358.5523x314 MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL COORDINADOR DE MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Dcn. Alfredo Soto 281.713.8917 COORDINADORA DE CATECISMO PARA JÓVENES Y SACRAMENTOS Irene Soto 281.358.1959x269 CORO DE ADULTOS Luis Valle 832.620.1888 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Carmen Ogando 832-767-8826 HOSPITALIDAD Gustavo Zapata 832.247.9955 LECTORES Cristina Gabas 281.796.9084 LEGIÓN DE MARIA Veronica Reyes 281.728.9843 MARIA GORETTI NETWORK EN ESPAÑOL Patricia Lopez 281.389.1210 Janett o Rubén Manosalva 281.706.5068 MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTIA Juan Russo 954.439.1127 MONAGUILLOS Pastor Pastora 832.514.5741/832.633.0145 RICA Jaime Gomez 281.973.1857 VOCACIONES Y CÁLIZ DE VOCACIONES Tony Lasalle 646.489.1554 For the weekend of Sep. 19 & 20 your gifts of treasure resulted in: Weekly Budget Sunday Collection Over/(Under) Year To Date: Weekly Budget Sunday Collection Over/(Under) Special collections: Capital Campaign Martha’s Kitchen University of St. Thomas 2015 DSF Goal DSF Payments to Date $ $ $ 72,051 50,783 (21,268) $ $ $ 864,612 800,200 (64,412) $ $ $ $ $ 7,286 2,018 236 295,000 283,019 Current Loan Debt: $ 12,991,924 Recap for August 2015 Contributions to reduce the debt $ 122,463 Payments to reduce the debt $ 90,700 Over/(short) $ 31,763 From the Pastor To the parish family of St. Martha, The message from the Scriptures for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time contains a sharp edge for us who wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Certainly the words of Jesus that are recorded in the Gospel of Mark are anything but gentle. The choices that he lays out for his followers are challenging and life-changing: “Anyone who is not with me is against me.” Jesus goes on to state that anyone who interferes with another’s effort to be a disciple, by scandal or bad example, would be better off thrown into the sea with a millstone around their neck. These are harsh words of warning indeed! Those who hedge on their commitment to embrace Gospel values should also re-examine their lives if they would claim to be his disciples. Jesus tells his followers that if one’s hand or foot or eye is the occasion of scandal, then they are to “cut it off” or “pluck it out!” By no means was Jesus speaking literally, but he was clearly insisting that nothing is worth sacrificing the precious gift of salvation. Those foolish enough to throw away the hope of salvation in favor of creature comforts probably deserve what they have bargained for. “Better for you to enter the kingdom of God crippled or blind than to be thrown into the fires of Gehenna.” Each day we encounter numerous tempting attachments that seem so good, so satisfying, and so important for our well-being here on earth. We must frequently choose between these attachments and the values espoused by Jesus Christ. At times these enticing temptations revolve around our jobs and the opportunity we have for advancement in our career and the assurance of financial security. On some occasions the temptation is about a certain relationship that seems to offer greater personal fulfillment and happiness. However, such a relationship would require that we turn our back on a previous commitment made through marriage vows. On other occasions it may be the opportunity to right a wrong that was unfairly inflicted on us. Revenge would seem to be so sweet and would teach the other person a lesson. Whatever the temptation, the simplicity of the choice that lies before us may be what distracts us. We find ourselves having thoughts like these: surely the Lord does not expect me to pass up the chance to further my career; surely God would not want me to endure difficult relationships that demand so much time and energy; surely the Lord would not want me to let go of the opportunity to teach a lesson to a person who has caused great harm to others. The simple answer may well be, “Yes, that is exactly what the Lord is asking of me as his disciple!” The Lord wants us to realize that such apparent satisfactions, as the Apostle James explains in the second reading, very quickly decay and leave those who pursue them with emptiness and a lack of charity. If we are foolish enough to give in to such temptations, then we will miss the opportunity to help build the Kingdom of God. Fr. Chester Borski Pro-Life Mass and Rosary: Every 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Please join us Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Monica's Hope: Prayerful Support for Parents of Troubled Children Don't suffer in silence and solitude. Within our Catholic Community there are many with seriously troubled children of all ages. Problems like addiction, criminality, and mental disorder. Our experience is that sharing the burden lightens the load. And in the example of St. Monica you can pray for your child and you can find peace. The next meeting will be Monday, Oct. 5, 7:309:00 p.m. in Room 1 (Library). Questions? Call Paul and Marcia Aegerter at 281-812-1288 or e-mail [email protected]. 2015 Stewardship Renewal Schedule On the following weekends you will have an opportunity to meet with ministry representatives to ask questions and sign up. Please join us in the Narthex after each Mass: September 26 & 27: Community Life Ministries October 24 & 25: Outreach, School & Administration Ministries (For a complete listing of St. Martha ministries please see the second page of the bulletin under Stewardship—Time, Talent and Treasure) THE ST. MARTHA ADULT CHOIR NEEDS YOU! YES, YOU! Do you find yourself singing in the shower? Or singing along with music on the radio? Have you sung in a choir in the past and do you miss that feeling inside that music gives you? All voices are welcome so come join our choir family as we begin the choir year. The choir rehearses every Thursday from 7-9 PM and sings at the 11 AM Mass every Sunday. For more information or to join contact Rhonda at 281-358-6637, ext. 246, or e-mail [email protected]. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Moses said, “Would that all the people of the LORD were prophets!” (Numbers 11:25-29). Psalm — The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart (Psalm 19). Second Reading — Come now, you rich. The wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud (James 5:1-6). Gospel — Whoever is not against us is for us (Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:712a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:3337; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus Tuesday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael Wednesday: St. Jerome Thursday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Friday: The Holy Guardian Angels; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT OF THE WEEK Remembering that we will be judged by what we do for the least among us, may we give generously and joyfully to support all those in need. “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41) Does your life reflect the life of Jesus? Remember, we were made in His image. We tend to forget this. When others see you, do they see the face of Jesus? When you look at others, do you see the face of Jesus in them? MASS INTENTIONS Mon./Sept. 28 8:30 am SVdP Tues./Sept. 29 8:30 am †Julius Lidgus 7:00 pm †Joann Beck Wed./Sept. 30 8:30 am †Graham Smith 10:00 am †Blase Smirzynski Thurs./Oct. 1 6:30 am †Dan McCarthy 8:30 am †Hugh Evans Fri./Oct. 2 8:30 am Sat./Oct. 3 8:30 am 5:30 pm Sun./Oct. 4 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:30 pm †Javier Aguilar Pro-Life Mass †Marie Burch †Florence Kerrigan & Sharon Kerrigan Koenig †Rosan Lazorone †Earl Keeling †Esther Martinez †Willard Gard Please note: During the school year, the 8:30 a.m. School Mass takes place in the Activity Center at the Faith Formation campus. NEXT SCHOOL MASS: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30. † PLEASE REMEMBER THE RECENTLY DECEASED AND THEIR FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS † Randy Yahner (brother of Debbie Damratoski) Donald Tracey Jack Kiely (father of Maureen Allen) Maria S. Garcia (mother of Diana VanHorn) Joe Grim (husband of Ruth Grim and father of Margaret Berkovsky) Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers: Mar gar et Williams, Bernard McCann, Kathy Unger, Veronica Alanis, Jim & Rhonda Rutt, Waldon Landry, Angie Stanczak, Bohumil Greif, Ada Greif, Barbara Taverite, Shannon McAlister, Josie Perez, M. Edward Baasen, Dan & Rita Grohn, Christine Womack, Thomas J. Chuba, Sr., Pat Hyland, Cesar Dijainco, Heather Leonardis, Penny Gaido, Cecilia Grono, Randy Schulze, Elise Robinson, Lindsey Torres Johnson, Robert Gillman, Thomas Berkovich, Carmen Aloisio, Zacharias Salazar, Ligia Ramos, Juan Francisco Gonzales, Flor de Lis Gonzales, Charles Cooke, Elvia Zambrano, Graciela Rojas de Russy, Amparo Arguello, Vinny McConnell, Susan Thom, Allan Zumno, Ruby Orta, Teofilo Zanchelli, Linda Arnold, Walt and Mary Lou Lambert, Barry and Janice Boudreaux, Eleanora Deleon, Joan Evans, Grant McTaggart, Patrick Giordano, Nelson Ramirez Rojas, Josefina G. Schnabel, Dennis Ganstine, Bonnie McKnight, Keith Dollar, David Russell, Myriam Varela, Carolyn Denman, Kim De La Cruz, Patrick McPhail, Scott McAndrews, Carol McAndrews, Dennis Whitmer, Karen Zaccardo, Daniel F. Carvajal R, Barbara Bourgeois, Millie Dennis, Damon McClain, James Flannigan, Sarah Bell, Neely Grimm, Willian Elliotto, Sara Isaacs, Edith Thonsgaard, Adamma Ekpema, Jeff Barton, Oscar Velasco, Madonna Bishai, Mike Henry, Dominic Villamor, Marcela Perez, Wiley Long, Fabiola Galban Guitierrez, Richard E. Schnur, Jen Cervantes, Shawn Leathers, Lis Kinne, Maria B. Rojas de Ramirez, Sasita G. de Russi, Larry Hattersley, David Wood, Jason Haydel, Amy Picard, Guy Weismantel, Rowan Mae Sullivan, Robyn Laumbach, Lel Keller, Bill Barineau, Victor Pascual Carvajal, Efrain Cubillos-Sarmiento, Mike Beishir, Karen Cox, Adam Greco, Tess Kelley, Marie Burk, John H. Hensley and John H. Hensley Jr.. Carol Villella, Sandra Theis, Tom Moore, Norma Ross, Jean Lake, Jim Black, Katie Cowan, Creighton Heslop, Catherine Sedlak, Caroline Esposito, Renata Macias, Julia Volkerts, Margie Vega, Victoria Ramirez, Candice Villella, Marlena Neathery (If you would like to add a loved one’s name to the recently deceased or sick list, please call the parish office, 281-358-6637, or e-mail [email protected]) Please pray for our active military as seen on the wreath in the Narthex. To add a loved one call: Jodi at 281-358-6637 or e-mail [email protected] Adult Organizations and Opportunities ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Technology Teacher: SMCS is seeking to hire a degreed teacher to work full-time with students from Kindergarten through 8th grade on typing, spreadsheets, graphing and multi-media skills. There will be other duties as assigned. Please e-mail Mrs. Tina Lewis at [email protected] or call the school office at 281-358-5523 for more information. Is "checkmate" your favorite phrase? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are seeking a coach for our 3rd-8th grades chess team and chess club. Practices are held two days a week after school, and the team will participate in tournaments throughout the school year. For more information please contact Mr. David Norman at [email protected]. Can you help??? We have parishioners who are in need of a ride. If you can help, please contact the Homebound Errand Committee Coordinator, Greta Verhalen at 832-264-7755 Ride to the YMCA each week Ride to the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass each week at St. Martha. Join with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 40 days of prayer, penance and fasting Will you not watch one hour with me? MT 26:40 Please join in the international 40 Days for Life effort of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in America. Consider volunteering to pray for one or more hours outside of the largest late-term abortion mill in the Western Hemisphere: Planned Parenthood, 4600 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX St. Martha’s par ishioner s will stand in prayer outside Planned Parenthood on Friday, October 23rd, 2015, from 6:30AM – 6:30PM. Sign up for your hour, and then spread the word about this important life-saving effort! When people are present in prayer at an abortion site, through the Grace of God, hearts are changed, pregnant women choose life for their babies instead. Carpool information and Signups will be available after all Masses, the weekend of October 17th and 18th in the Narthex. “The Holy Father greatly appreciates the dedicated work that you and everyone involved in 40 Days for Life are engaged in to promote respect for the lives of all unborn children. His Holiness assures you of his prayerful support for you, your colleagues and all those whose prayer, fasting and sacrifices are saving countless lives and giving glory to God.” POPE FRANCIS, VIA VATICAN SECRETARIAT OF STATE Communion to the Sick: If you or a loved one are in Kingwood Hospital, and would like a Communion Minister to visit, call the church office at 281-358-6637 to let us know. Hospital regulations require us to have the patient’s name and room number before we send someone. PROJECT RACHEL New group starting on October 13th. Please call for information on times, other dates, and directions. Project Rachel is the confidential and compassionate outreach to women who have had an abortion or been involved in an abortion. Its purpose is to foster reconciliation and healing between the parent and Christ, His Church, the child, and all other significant relationships. Questions? Contact Bonnie Develle, L.P.C., 281-812-8641, 713435-9215, or [email protected]. You are cordially invited to Serra Club Northeast of Houston’s Monthly Meeting Serra Clubs foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life; encourage and affirm vocations to the consecrated life and nurture the spiritual growth and formation of its lay members. Membership is open to all Catholics. Monsignor Borski, our Club’s Chaplain, will open the meeting in prayer. Please join us: Monday, September 28th 6:30 pm Social / 7:00 to 8:30 pm Dinner and Program Italiano’s Restaurant 217 FM 1960 at Bypass Road East in Humble, Texas The cost for dinner is $15.00 per person Our guest speaker will be Rhonda Gruenewald, author of “Hundredfold, A guide to Parish Vocation Ministry”. She will speak to us about the expected new wave of Vocations! RSVP: Diddy Muck—[email protected] 281-615-2015 ROSARY GUILD Rosary Guild will meet on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Room 2 at the Woodland Hills Campus. October is the month of Our Lady's Rosary. We will need as many rosaries as possible for distribution and for St. Martha. Newcomers are welcomed. Rosary making is a wonderful family time project, Advent or for special gifts for Baptism, Confirmation, weddings, birthdays, and funerals. For more information, please contact JoAnna Loup at 281-361-0391 or [email protected]. Adult Organizations and Opportunities NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES Join us! NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40+, gathers on Wednesday, September 30, to talk/ eat/drink at 7:00 P.M. at Pete’s Burger Place, 24626 Loop 494 in Kingwood (1½ mile north of Northpark Drive). For more info, contact Elizabeth Schields (281441-2552 or [email protected]) or Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or [email protected]) or subscribe to us on Flocknote at either St. Martha’s or St. Mary Magdalene’s website. St. Martha Women’s ACTS Retreat October 15 -18 Registration for the October Women’s (English) ACTS Retreat has begun. The ACTS retreat is a 3 day/3 night retreat that focuses on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service and is presented by parishioners of St. Martha. Registration is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis and must include a non-refundable deposit of $50.00. The cost of the retreat is $190.00 but do not let the financial considerations prevent you from attending the retreat. Please prayerfully consider attending this exciting retreat!! If you have any questions, you can contact the retreat Director Candice Coogan at 832-527-9332 or [email protected]. God Bless! CANCARE St. Martha is an affiliated faith-based member of CanCare. CanCare is a network of trained volunteers including cancer survivors, family members of cancer survivors and medical professionals who provide emotional support to others facing cancer. If you (or someone close to you) have been diagnosed with cancer and would like to talk to someone, CanCare can match you with a cancer survivor or caregiver for one-on-one emotional support. Founded in 1990, CanCare is now partnered with over 100 congregations of varied faiths, hospitals and corporations. All services are confidential and without charge. You may visit the website at www.cancare.org, or call CanCare direct at 713-461-0028 (please mention you are a member of St. Martha Catholic Church). For more details contact the St. Martha CanCare coordinator, Roger Schuelke, at 281-3588060. Young at Heart Luncheon - Pizza Day Let's relax a bit this week and enjoy some fellowship, fun, and pizza. Come join us at St. Martha's Family Life Center on Wednesday, September 30. Bingo begins at 11 am, followed by lunch and fellowship that ends at 2 pm. Bring a friend with you and join the fun! The "Young at Heart Luncheon" is a get together for those of us 55+ who meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month for fellowship, bingo and lunch. For those interested - bridge, dominoes and/or cards are played a er lunch. If transporta on is needed, contact Domenica Seitz at 713-899-1016. If you have any ques ons, please call Nancy Landvogt at 281-358-6637 x 202, e-mail [email protected] or Nancy Karpinski, 713-594-4430. For Survivors of Abuse— Maria Goretti Network (MGN) A peer to peer self help support group for women and men focusing on healing and forgiveness. For information on monthly meetings e-mail: [email protected] or call 713-775-9213. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Sunday Mornings: “Mystery of God” – While the children are in CCE, come join us for a film series and study program where Bishop Robert Barron reaches into our rich intellectual tradition to teach us what we mean by “God”, “Who God Is” and “Why He Matters”. All are welcome. Series Dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 2015. Faith Formation Center – Room 2 – 10:40 to 11:45 am Tuesday Morning: Breakfast & Bible Study, 9:15 – 10:30 am Faith Formation Campus, Room 2. Reading, studying & sharing on the Sunday Scriptures led by Carla Lewton. All are welcome. Remaining September Date: Sept. 29. October Dates: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 St. Martha Adult Faith Formation Website: www.stmartha.com Recordings of previous adult classes, handouts, PowerPoints, upcoming events, schedules, important links, music, and more… check it out! Adult Faith Formation videos available for viewing on You Tube. Click the You Tube icon on the website home page to view. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Up To The Minute AFF Information. Click the Facebook icon on the website home page and join. Parenting/Youth Events St. Martha School Scoops St. Martha Catholic School is a fully accredited school for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Our curriculum builds strong academic skills, Catholic values and moral character in a safe, secure, and caring environment. Our students attend weekly Mass and celebrate reconciliation during the school day throughout the school year. We are blessed to have the involvement of our parish priests in many of our school activities. We offer the sports of cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, track, volleyball and girls’ softball. We also offer the following extracurricular activities: School Mass Choir, Drama Club, Chess Team and Club, Bravo Band, athletics program, Spanish Club, Rosary Guild, Student Council, National Jr. BETA Club, Student Ambassadors Club and other family and student activities. The school has limited openings for students for the 2015-2016 school year. Visit our school website at www.stmarthacs.org for more information or contact Registrar Jodie Richter at 281-358-5523. The Mission of St. Martha Catholic School is to provide a quality education sharing in the total Catholic formation of each person by developing mind, heart and spirit. Service Project at Casa Juan Diego Saturday, November 21, 2015 Sponsored by FSHS Club (Kingwood High School Catholic Club) Casa Juan Diego (CJD) was founded in 1980 and is a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality serving immigrants, refugees, and the poor. We have scheduled a day of service on Saturday, November 21, 2015, to support their efforts. This is a perfect opportunity to prepare ourselves for Pope Francis’ Jubilee of Mercy, beginning December 8, 2015, through handson engagement. The following are the details: Starting Now: Collection of items most needed by CJD (lists available). Friday, Nov. 20: 7:00-9:00pm Orientation: “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us,” an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching (Woodland Hills Campus, Room 3) Saturday Nov. 21: 7:30 am Meet at the Woodland Hills Campus; depart for CJD 9:00-12:00 pm Various projects at CJD Lunch provided prior to return 3:30 pm Return to Woodlands Hills Campus For more information, contact Marcelle Chamoun-Farah ([email protected]), Fernanda Lago ([email protected]) or Michael Mosby ([email protected]). Please register in advance so we can coordinate transportation. Permission slips are required. This Service Project is open to all high school youth, regardless of school or grade level. Confirmation hours are available if pre-approved by Ana Leija. Please also mark your calendar for the FSHS Annual Lenten Retreat, February 26-27, 2016. 2015 March of the Surviving Youth The Catholic Organization Of Life, Inc. (the COOL) would like to invite all youth to the ninth annual 2015 March of the Surviving Youth to be held at the Catholic Charismatic Center on Saturday, October 10th. The event starts at 8:30 with Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheltz. It is followed by a pro-life youth rally with Matt Regitz, Dunn Estacio and Dave Regitz and musicians from ADORE ministries. A light breakfast will be provided by Knights of Columbus council 3910. It will then be followed by a Jericho March to Planned Parenthood. The 2015 March of the Surviving Youth theme is “BORN TO LOVE” and will be held Saturday, October 10th at the Catholic Charismatic Center. The message of this year's march reflects that of the 2015 March for Life, Archdiocesan Youth Conference, and the World Meeting of Families. As explained by the 2015 MOTSY youth committee, the theme "Born to Love" was inspired by "the fact that, at birth, we are given a mission to love, this mission unites us, making us one, a family." Free t-shirts to the first 350 people. SHINE Catholic Work Camp 2016 HighSchool/CollegeStudents(goinginto9th gradeuptoage20) Lake Charles, LA, June 20 – June 25th Cost:$375.00 SHINE stands for Serving Him In the Needy and Elderly. The vision of SHINE is to empower teens to live out their baptismal call to serve those in need. The Shine staff has a passion for leading teens and for serving God's people. Please attend the information meeting prior to signing up for SHINE on November 11h at 6:30pm in the Activity center. We will explain the details of Shine camp and the process of registration. It is important to be informed prior to registering! RegistrationwillbeonSunday, November 15th from 3pm to 5pm.A$200.00non-refundable depositwillberequiredatthetimeofregistration. All paperwork must be signed (those under 18 need a parent’s signature) and the full deposit turned in to be considered as registered. Formswillbeavailableon‐lineonSt.Martha’s website,intheYouthCenter,orviae‐mail(address below).Itisona irstcome irstservedbasisand spotsarelimited.Wewillalsoneedadultvolun‐ teerstochaperone,sopleaseconsiderattending oneofthesespirit illedweeks,empoweringothers toserve. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneedadditionalinfor‐ mation,contactSylviaBrownat832‐445‐7646or e‐[email protected]. St. Martha Fall Festival and Market Come Join the Fun!!! When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Time: Noon - 8 pm Activities: Something for all ages Bible games, inflatables and balloon clown for youth Fall Market - many ministries and vendors from local and surrounding area Silent & Live Auction (many great items, come check it out) Many activities for our Youth and Young Adults Music by Mickey Hobbs & Pamela Saxon, with music for youth & teens as well Food: BBQ sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, tacos, nachos, Beer Garden, sodas, water, cake walk, chili cheese fries, and many more treats for all Raffle: 1st - $2500 Vacation Travel Voucher, 2nd - Texans Football Weekend (4 tickets to Texans/Titans game, 3rd - Medium size Green Egg w/accessories REMINDER - Turn your tickets stubs, cash or check (made payable to St. Martha Church) and drop them off at church office or enclose them in a small, white, sealed envelope, marked - Raffle Tickets, and drop in collection basket at any Mass prior to September 28th. Please return any unsold raffle tickets to the church office prior to the Festival. Volunteer: If you would like to work for a couple of hours the day of the festival, contact Kathy Remkes at 281 360-8282 or [email protected] or you can sign up after Masses on September 27. Martha’s Quilters provides beautiful hand crafted quilts to sick parishioners that are blessed by our priests and are stitched with lots of love and care by our dedicated members. We would like to ask for your support at the Fall Festival. We will have a booth with lots of unique items for sale: holiday decorations, table runners, quilts, bags, aprons, baby items, something for everyone! All of the proceeds derived from our sales will benefit our ministry and the parish. Please stop by and see us, tell us your story if you’ve received one of our quilts, and be sure to look at the huge variety of quality gift items we have to offer. Thanks in advance, and we look forward to seeing you at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3rd. ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC CHURCH CAKE DECORATING CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 R D , 11:45AM - JUDGING All children of the parish are invited to participate in a cake decorating contest, immediately before the St. Martha Festival & Fall Market. The contest is sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Martha. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in these categories: PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN / 1ST & 2ND GRADE / 3RD – 5TH GRADE / 6TH – 8TH GRADE / HIGH SCHOOL CAKE DROP OFF St. Martha Catholic Church, 4301 Woodridge Pkwy, Porter, TX 10:30 am – 11:30 am (left side circle) Winners posted & prizes: CAKE WALK BOOTH at PARISH FALL FESTIVAL Please note that cake holder/platter will NOT be returned, since cakes will be sold at the Fall Market from 2 pm – 3 pm QUESTIONS: 281 -788 -3351 FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK - SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL St. Martha Conference-Kingwood WHAT: 5K - WALK For the POOR-- National Walk by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul WHEN: Saturday, October 10th @ 9 a.m. Check-in at 7:45 a.m. WHERE: St. Mar tha Catholic Chur ch – 4301 Woodridge Pkwy **8th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk will help neighbors in need in the Humble/Kingwood/ Porter/ New Caney/Splendora areas. The funds raised will benefit the people in our communities and/or conferences you select. **Monies raised are applied to wide range of assistance to those in need or living in poverty; including: housing assistance, utility assistance, disaster relief, job training/placement, food pantries, clothing, transportation for medical or job needs, care for the elderly and medicine. Many people are suffering from the economic downturn and they need help. **Walkers are encouraged to make a personal monetary donation and collect pledges from supporters – friends & family. **The website (www.fopwalk.org) offers more details and you can sign up as a walker and/or find a conference to donate to. **For information – Fran 832-248-0103 or Bob 281-358-6636 or [email protected] . The Friends of the Poor* Walk is a fun way for our community to become a friend of the poor, to get others to join in the spirit of giving, and to show the poor in our community that we really care about them. Come on out, walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, and/or become a friend of the poor. You will find out how good it feels to give. REGISTER OR DONATE TODAY!! St. Martha car decals for sale in the parish office. $5.00 each For more information call: 281-358-6637 St. Martha’s Parish Family Welcomed in the RCIA process on Sunday, September 13th, 2015 Those who celebrated the “Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens” preparing for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Anthony Love, Gregg Drewelow, Rusty McEacharn and Doug Taylor Those who celebrated the “Rite of Welcoming” preparing for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Jordan Devaty, Rachel Devaty and Karen Holt We, as a parish family, wish to support each of you with our prayers and sacrifices as you continue your journey and discernment of the Catholic Church. The Body of Christ, St. Martha’s Community CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: Please join the EHLIG FAMILY in prayer this week as they host the Chalice and pray for Vocations. Interested? Please contact Karen Ehlig at 281-361-7127 or by email at [email protected] to schedule a week. Arise Together with Christ You’ve been hearing a lot about the ARISE Together with Christ program and now is the time to SIGN UP for a group! We will have groups meeting most days of the week, during the day, in the evenings, and in all areas of the Porter, New Caney, Kingwood, Atascocita area. What is ARISE Together in Christ? It is a parish-centered process for spiritual renewal that enables people to develop a closer relationship with Christ and to grow in community by participating in small faith sharing groups. These groups will meet for six consecutive weeks in the fall and the spring. For more information, contact Carla Lewton: [email protected] or 281-713-8968. Pro-Life Sunday, October 4th, 2015 Pray for those who are pregnant and contemplating an abortion. Pray for the health care workers who perform and aid in abortions. Pray for those who work tirelessly defending life. Pray for those who have had an abortion, that they seek peace in reconciliation. Please visit our table in the Narthex. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Paula Amsler at [email protected]. Save the Date! 28th National Life Chain, Sunday, October 4, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Town Center: West Lake Houston Parkway and Kingwood Dr. On the first Sunday of October in 1,900 locations across the United States and Canada, tens of thousands of pro-life people will gather beside main streets. They will peacefully show solidarity in the Christian community for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. They will stand in honor of the 56 million lives who have been lost to abortion. Every year young women report deciding not to have an abortion after reading the signs and seeing the people praying. "I was driving by the Life Chain and considered it a sign from God that I should not abort my twins." "I'm so glad you were here ten years ago because I decided not to abort my baby." "Thank you for being here." These are lives impacted by the Life Chain. Please join our St. Martha community in October for the annual Life Chain. You never know whose life you will change just by standing for life! Be a voice for the voiceless! Additional infor mation is on http://NationalLifeChain.org or Paula Amsler at [email protected] ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND This weekend, Sept. 26 & 27, we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. Donations will benefit St. John of the Cross Food Pantry in New Caney. Thank you for your continued generosity by contributing non-perishable grocery items to help those in need. (Please place your Food Donation in the Rotunda before Mass. There will be a sign in the Narthex directing everyone to the Rotunda and a sign in the Rotunda showing where to place the food.) St. Martha’s - Knights of Columbus Wine Tas ng November 7th, 2015 Some tables and seats are s ll available: for info Contact Cheryl Johnson cj@cjspromo ons.com or Manny Reyes [email protected] Wine tas ng volunteer cooks, servers, Sommeliers, setup and clean up help are s ll needed to make this event the Great Success of our last event where we contributed over $22,000 to our church’s capital campaign and charity. To find your favorite spot contact: Marty Krupp [email protected] SPONSORS and donors can donate Auc on Items for the event or a dollar amount to be assigned to a larger auc on item. All donors and sponsors will be recognized at the event and in our annual Wine Tas ng Program. For instance, if there is a $500 item being auc oned and several sponsors contribute $100-$200, each donor will be recognized individually. To donate prizes or $ please contact Cheryl at: cj@cjspromo ons.com The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed in the chapel at the Faith Formation Campus every Sunday at 3 pm for the conversion of sinners, the sick and the dying. Everyone welcome! Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO PRAYER IN ST. MARTHA’S PARISH “Could you not watch one hour with Me?” Mark 14:37 Our parish is incredibly blessed to have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration available in our adoration chapel twenty-four hours a day. Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because of His infinite love for each one of us, and He is always present there in the Blessed Sacrament patiently waiting for us to come and spend time with Him. Listed below are hours that are most in need of adorers at this time. However, please note that no hour is really ever “filled” because parishioners are always invited to choose an hour that works best for them, regardless of whether or not there are other adorers already there in prayer. Both regular adorers and substitutes are needed at this time. Even if you do not have a regular hour, please feel free to visit our Blessed Lord at any time knowing that He is always waiting for us with joyful anticipation. Second adorers are needed for the following hours: Sunday: 1-2 AM, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM. Monday: 11 PM Midnight. Tuesday: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM. Wednesday: 12 AM. Thursday: 1-2 AM, 3-4 PM. Friday: 1-2 AM. Saturday: 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM, 9-10 PM. If you are interested in participating in this ministry or would like more information, please contact Robyn Laumbach at either 281-360-7897 or robynbfly@ embarqmail.com. If you need a substitute, please call one of our division leaders: Robyn Laumbach at 281360-7897 for Midnight-6 AM, Karen Ehlig at 281-3617127 for 6 AM-Noon, Annunciata Hopkins at 281-3601258 for Noon-6 PM, and Beth Beckham at 281-4351439 for 6 PM-Midnight. Ministerio Hispano Para la familia de la parroquia de Santa Marta, El mensaje de las Escrituras para el 26o domingo del Tiempo Ordinario contiene un borde afilado para nosotros que deseamos ser discípulos de Jesucristo. Ciertamente, las palabras de Jesús que se registran en el Evangelio de Marcos son cualquier cosa menos suaves. Las opciones que establece para sus seguidores son desafiantes y que cambian la vida: "El que no está conmigo está contra mí”. Jesús va a afirmar que cualquier persona que interfiera con los esfuerzos de otros para ser un discípulo, por escándalo o mal ejemplo, sería mejor que lo arrojaran al mar con una piedra de molino atada al cuello. Estas son duras palabras de advertencia de verdad! Los que cerquen su compromiso de abrazar los valores del Evangelio debe también volver a examinar sus vidas si ellos dicen ser sus discípulos. Jesús dice a sus seguidores que si la mano o el pie o el ojo ocasionando escándalo, entonces se lo debería “cortarlo” o “sacarlo!". De ninguna manera estaba hablando Jesús, literalmente, pero él insistía con claridad que por nada vale la pena sacrificar el precioso don de la salvación. Aquellos tan tontos como para tirar la esperanza de la salvación en favor de comodidades probablemente merecen lo que han negociado. "Mejor es entrar en el reino de Dios lisiados o ciegos que ser arrojados a las llamas del infierno”. Cada día nos encontramos con numerosos accesorios tentadores que parecen tan bueno, tan satisfactorio, y tan importante para el bienestar nuestro aquí en la tierra. Debemos elegir con frecuencia entre estos apegos y los valores defendidos por Jesucristo. A veces estas tentaciones atractivas giran en torno a nuestros puestos de trabajo y la oportunidad que tenemos para avanzar en nuestra carrera y la garantía de la seguridad financiera. En algunas ocasiones la tentación es sobre una cierta relación que parece ofrecer una mayor realización personal y felicidad. Sin embargo, esa relación sería necesario que volviéramos la espalda a un compromiso anterior realizado a través de los votos matrimoniales. En otras ocasiones, puede ser la oportunidad de corregir un error que fue infligido injustamente en nosotros. La venganza parece ser tan dulce y enseñaría a la otra persona una lección. Cualquiera que sea la tentación, la simplicidad de la elección que tenemos por delante puede ser lo que nos distrae. Nos encontramos con pensamientos como estos: Seguramente el Señor no me esperaba dejar pasar la oportunidad de avanzar en mi carrera; Seguramente Dios no querría que soporte relaciones difíciles que exijan mucho tiempo y energía; Seguramente el Señor no quiere que yo suelte la oportunidad de dar una lección a una persona que ha causado un gran daño a los demás. La respuesta simplemente puede ser: "Sí, eso es exactamente lo que el Señor quiere de mí como su discípulo!" El Señor quiere que nos demos cuenta de que este tipo de satisfacciones aparentes, como el Apóstol Santiago explica en la segunda lectura, muy rápidamente lleva a la decadencia y deja a los que las persiguen con el vacío y la falta de caridad. Si somos lo suficientemente tontos como para ceder a tales tentaciones, entonces nos perderemos la oportunidad de ayudar a construir el Reino de Dios. Moseñor Chester Borski Proyecto Gabriel— ¿Está embarazada? ¿Necesita ayuda durante su embarazo? No importa su edad! Para más información favor de llamar a 713-225-5826. 26º Domingo Ordinario Reflexión sobre las lecturas: Las palabras de Jesús en el Evangelio según san Marcos son muy duras: “Si tu mano te es ocasión de pecado, córtatela; pues más te vale entrar manco en la vida eterna, que ir con tus dos manos al lugar del castigo, al fuego que no se apaga”. Lo mismo nos dice sobre el pie y el ojo, y lo mismo nos podría haber dicho sobre nuestra lengua, con la que podemos hacer mucho daño a los demás. El mensaje es muy claro, tenemos que luchar con nuestra naturaleza humana que busca nuestro placer individual. Cuando actuamos de forma egoísta, ponemos nuestros intereses por delante de los intereses de los demás y eso es contrario al mensaje de amor de Jesús. Necesitamos, constantemente, analizar que es lo que nos separa de Dios y nos evita servirlo como Él lo espera y luchar por cambiar. Nuestra conversión personal implica dejar de hacer, decir y pensar aquello que nos estorba para acercarnos a Dios, y tenemos que hacerlo de una forma consciente, deliberada, porque de otra forma muy fácilmente caemos de nuevo en nuestros malos hábitos. Compromiso de la semana: Trabajaré en evitar esta semana aquello que más me aleja de Dios y me estorba para servirlo a Él y a mi prójimo. Recibimos sus comentarios a esta columna o al contenido en español de este boletín en el correo electrónico: [email protected] Cáliz de Vocaciones: Está interesado de tener el Cáliz de Vocaciones en su hogar, Para más Información favor de llamar al Sr. Tony Lasalle al 646-489-1554 o por e-mail al: [email protected]. Ministerio Hispano Festival y Bazar de St. Martha Vengan a divertirse!!! Cuando: Sabado, 3 de Octubr e, 2015 Hora: Mediodia- 8 pm Actividades: Hay algo par a todas las edades Juegos de Biblia, inflables y payaso especial para los jóvenes y ninos Bazar – varios ministerios y vendedores locales y de areas cercanas Subastas silenciosa y en vivo (articulos increibles, ven a checarlos) Muchas actividades para adolescentes y adultos jovenes Musica de Mickey Hobbs & Pamela Saxon, con musica para ninos y jovenes Comida: BBQ sandwiches, hambur guesas, hot dogs (con chili), papas, funnel cakes, tacos, nachos, cervezas, sodas, agua, mesa de pasteles y deliciosos postres Subasta: 1er – voucher $2500 de agencia de viajes, 2o – Fin de semana de Texans Football (4 boletos para el juego de Texans/ Titans, 3o – Grill mediano Green Egg c/accessorios RECORDATORIO – Entregar los talones de boletos vendidos, efectivo o cheque (a nombre de St. Martha Church) en las oficinas de la iglesia o dejarlos en un sobre blanco, cerrado, marcado como Boletos de Rifa y depositar el sobre en la colecta de cada misa antes del 28 de Septiembre. Favor de regresar los boletos no vendidos en la oficina de la iglesia antes del Festival. Voluntarios: si quier es y puedes donar un par de hor as de tr abajo para el dia del Festival favor de contactar a Kathy Remkes al 281 360-8282 o enviar un email a [email protected]. Tambien pueden firmarse después de las misas del 27 de Septiembre. Monaguillos: Si su niño/a está interesado a servir de Monaguillo, Favor de llamar al Sr. Pastora al 832-514-5741 o por email al: [email protected]. PARA VICTIMAS DE ABUSO María Goretti Network en Español En Septiembre próximo comenzará en St. Martha un grupo de apoyo conformado por hombres y mujeres que hayan sido abusados en algún momento de su vida y que buscan sanación y perdón. Para mayor información llame al teléfono 281-389-1210 o envié un email a [email protected]. Allí le infor mar emos el lugar y hora de las reuniones y contestaremos sus preguntas. Ministerio Legión de María: Están cordialmente invitados todos los viernes a las 7:00 PM en el salón 2 de las instalaciones de Woodland Hills Dr. Mayores informes con la Sra. Veronica Reyes (281.728.9843) o por email: [email protected] La guardería para niños de 2 a 4 años está disponible para la misa de 1pm en español. Les recomendamos llegar unos minutos antes para registrar y dejar a sus hijos. La Iglesia de Santa Martha ofrecerá el Programa de VIRTUS: “Protegiendo los Niños de Dios” el 13 de octubre, 2015 en el FLC en español. Favor de llegar a las 6:00 p.m. Cupo limitado. NO se permiten menores de 18 años de edad. Para inscribirse visite www.virtus.org y favor de hacerlo antes del día 13 de octubre. Para más información favor de llamar a la Coordinadora de Virtus de Santa Martha Ana Luisa Rodriguez 281-358-1959 x269. La Iglesia de Santa Martha ofrecerá el Programa de VIRTUS: “MANTENIENDO LA PROMESA VIVA” el 10 de noviembre, 2015 en el FLC en español. Favor de llegar a las 5:30 p.m. Cupo limitado. NO se permiten menores de 18 años de edad. Para inscribirse visite www.virtus.org y favor de hacerlo antes del día 10 de noviembre. Para más información favor de llamar a la Coordinadora de Virtus de Santa Martha Ana Luisa Rodriguez 281-358-1959 x269. RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS Los Sacramentos son ayudas, medios, herramientas, gracias que Jesus nos dejo para poder seguirlo por el camino de nuestra vida diaria, que no siempre es facil, por eso nos invita a tomar nuestra cruz y seguirle hacia la vida eterna. Estas ayudas-sacramentos estan aquí en la Iglesia y son para todos a nadie se le pueden negar si está dispuesto a seguir a Jesus. Pero muchos de nosotros solo nos bautizaron y no tenemos todos nuestros Sacramentos de iniciación que son: El Bautismo, La Confirmación y La Eucaristía; por tal razón no participamos de estas ayudas que nuestro Señor Jesus le dejo a su iglesia por medio de su sacrificio en la cruz. Si este es tu caso (y eres mayor de 18 años) o conoces a alguien que quiere unirse a nuestra Iglesia Catolica? Ayudalo y pasale este anuncio, invitalo a participar en el proceso del RICA. Este proceso es para Católicos y No Católicos que tienen muchas preguntas o dudas y quieren entender nuestra fe o completar sus sacramentos. Ven y participa con nosotros. Las reuniones son los Jueves de 6.30-9.00 p.m. comenzamos con una cena antes de nuestra plática. Comunicate con Jaime Gómez (281-973-1857) [email protected] Participa en el RICA en Español.