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 Advent
November 29, 2015
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1 st Sunday of the
month. Classes are held on
the 2 nd & 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 1 st 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 ADVENT
Saturday, November 28:
6:00pm
Robert Florance†
By:Rosita Molina
Sunday, November 29:
7:30am
Gervis Johnson†
By:Daigle Family
10:00am
Special Intention Elizabeth Edwards
By:Mary Edwards
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Jesse Lozano†
By:Family
Tuesday, December 1:
12:00pm
Caroline Perez†
By:Becky Melchor
Wednesday, December 2:
8:30am
Miss Ana†
By: John Carter
Thursday, December 3:
8:30am
Robert† & Kappy Florance†
By:Jane Shipp
Friday, December 4:
8:30am
Francis† & Irene† Miller
By: Mr. & Mrs. David Kagey
Saturday, December 5:
6:00pm
Birthday Celebration of Lilia Novak
Sunday, December 6:
7:30am
Rose Moreno†
By:Robert & Diana Ortiz
10:00am
Rose Moreno†
By:St. Vincent de Paul
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Chris Salazar
By:Mrs. Nolan
Due to scheduling conflicts, St. Mary’s will not
be having a special Advent Penance Service this
year. Please attend one of the services listed
below, come to our regular Saturday
confessions (4:30-5:30pm) or contact the office
to set up an appt. with Fr. Tony.
AREA ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES
Mary Queen (Friendswood) 281-482-1391
Tues., Dec. 1st 7pm
St. Helen (Pearland) 281-485-2421
Wed., Dec. 2nd 7pm
St. Clare of Assisi (Houston) 281-286-7729
Wed., Dec. 3rd 7pm
St. Mary’s (League City) 281-332-3031
Wed. Dec. 9th 7pm
St. Bernadette (Houston)
Thurs. Dec. 10th 7pm
St. Paul the Apostle (Nassau Bay) 281-333-3891
Tues., Dec. 15th 7pm
St. Hyacinth (Deer Park) 281-479-4298
Thurs., Dec. 17th 7pm
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Come Out and Support Our…
Knights Chili Cook-Off
Life Teen Christmas Market
Craft & Vendor Show
Sat. Dec. 5th, 9am-2pm
Cook-Off Registration $25. Per Team
Contact Randy @ 281-842-9324
[email protected]
Vendor/Booth Reservation $30. (10’ X 10’)
Contact Debbie @ 713-417-5132
Justice & Peace Giving Trees
are in the Church this weekend.
Please take tags off the trees of
items you wish to purchase. Gifts
will be due back in the church the
weekend of Dec. 12/13. Parishioners are asked
to place unwrapped gifts on the altar at that
time. The gifts will be wrapped on Dec. 13th
after the 4pm Mass.
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Parish Goal $50,000.00
Total Amount Pledged $48,950.22
Total Amount Paid
$ 45,945.22( 91.89%)
Total # of Participants 151
“Be Rich in Good Works...Ready to Share”
Already contributed to this year’s Diocesan Service
Fund? We thank you for your generosity and support of
more than 60 ministries within our Archdiocese. Your gift
is faith in action. If you have made a pledge, but have not
fulfilled it yet, please do so as soon as possible. All
pledges need to be paid by Dec. 31, in order to be
credited to this year’s parish
goal. Envelopes are located at the back of the church, or
you can go online to make your donation @ archgh.org/
dsf.
Blood Drive Today
8:30am-2:30pm ~ Free T-Shirts
Please help us reach our goal…
CFL express enables you to complete The Blood
Center’s health history interview in the comfort of your
own home. You must complete the health history
interview and print your ticket on the same day as you
donate.
Go to giveblood.org.
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Dear parish family,
1st Sunday of Advent C
Happy New Year! Yes, the church begins the new liturgical year cycle on this first Sunday of Advent. We
soon will hear the call, "PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD!" Advent Liturgy put us into proper perfective
of what we ought to prepare. In the midst of the secular excesses leading up to Christmas, Advent provides
a welcome solace and an opportunity to continually re-orient ourselves to God's will as we expectantly wait
to celebrate the birth of our Savior, God who dwelt and is dwelling with us in our midst.
Next week we have the opportunity to slow down and refocus ourselves to make this Advent a
time of spiritual renewal. We will have an ADVENT PARISH MISSION to be led by a proven and fire-tested
heart for God, Deacon Ralph Poyo, a Catholic evangelist from North Carolina. Truly this will be the best way
to prepare the way of the Lord into our hearts and lives this Christmas.
Deacon Ralph Poyo is one of the most sought-after speakers for Franciscan University of
Steubenville's Youth Conferences. His life story and his experiences fuel the burning fire and white-hot
passion of his ministry. He consider himself a man on a mission to lead everyone to Jesus and show them
the infinite joy and exhilarating adventure of experiencing Jesus in every facet of their life. Presently he is the
Director of Faith Formation at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He started
New Evangelization Ministries (NEM) dedicated to equip parish pastoral teams with the vision and tools they
need to help fellow parishioners achieve an active experiential relationship with Jesus Christ.
Everybody is expected at this time of the year to be very busy. But there is something of course
we need not forget and should do. That is, not to lose the focus of what a true preparation of Christmas is all
about. In fact, it is very much liberating if our focus and priorities are more in accordance to what Christ
wants of us rather than what the consumer world wants out of us. Jesus reminds us in the gospel not to be
weighed down on worldly cares. But let our spirit be free to welcome the Christ into our hearts.
Please take time to be at our Parish Advent Mission and bring your family and friends. And be
refreshed and re-energized in your faith-life.
Blessings to you all and have a good week!
Fr. Tony
Querida familia parroquial,
Primer domingo de Adviento C
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Sí, este primer domingo de Adviento la Iglesia comienza el nuevo ciclo del año litúrgico.
Pronto escucharemos el llamado, "Preparen el camino del Señor!" La liturgia de Adviento nos pone en la
adecuada prospectiva de lo que nosotros debemos preparar. En medio de los excesos seculares previos a la
Navidad, el Adviento ofrece una apaciguada bienvenida y una oportunidad para que continuamente nos
re-orientemos a la voluntad de Dios, con la expectante espera para celebrar el nacimiento de nuestro Salvador,
Dios que habitó y habita en medio de nosotros.
La próxima semana tendremos la oportunidad de analizarnos y reorientarnos para hacer de este
Adviento un tiempo de renovación espiritual. Tendremos una MISION PARROQUIAL DE ADVIENTO a ser
dirigido por alguien que ha pasado la prueba de fuego de un corazón por Dios, Diácono Ralph Poyo, un
evangelista católico de Carolina del Norte. Verdaderamente esta será la mejor manera de preparar el
camino del Señor en nuestros corazones y vidas en esta Navidad.
Diácono Ralph Poyo es uno de los más reconocidos oradores de la Universidad Franciscana de
Steubenville de las Conferencias Juveniles. Su historia de vida y sus experiencias alimentan el fuego candente y
la pasión intensa de su ministerio. Se considera a sí mismo un hombre en una misión para llevar a todos a Jesús
y mostrarles la alegría infinita y la aventura emocionante de experimentar a Jesús en todas las facetas de su vida. Actualmente es el Director de Formación de Fe en San Lucas el Evangelista Iglesia Católica en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte. Comenzó Ministerios de Nueva Evangelización (NEM) dedicada a equipar a los grupos pastorales de la parroquia con la visión y las herramientas que necesitan para ayudar a los feligreses a lograr una relación experimental activa con Jesucristo.
Todo el mundo anticipa que en esta época del año está muy ocupado. Pero hay algo que por supuesto
no tenemos que olvidar y debemos hacer. Es decir, no perder el enfoque de lo que es una verdadera preparación
de la Navidad. De hecho, es muy liberador si nuestro enfoque y prioridades están más de acuerdo a lo que Cristo quiere de nosotros en vez de lo que el mundo consumista requiere de nosotros. Jesús nos recuerda en el
Evangelio que no se carguen en las preocupaciones mundanas. Permitamos que nuestro espíritu sea libre para
recibir a Cristo en nuestros corazones.
Por favor, tómese el tiempo de participar en nuestra Misión Parroquial de Adviento y traigan a su familia
y amigos. Seremos renovados y revitalizados en la vida de fe.
Bendiciones a todos ustedes y tengan una buena semana!
Padre Tony
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ALTAR Society
Altar Flowers Available
If you would like to have flowers on the Altar, please contact
Jan Hughes @ 281– 402-5401 or 903-780-5090 to reserve your
date.
Chapel Candle
Special Intention of T.S.E.
By:Rosita Molina
CATHOLIC CLERICAL STUDENT FUND…
is a fund set up to help maintain the Seminary where our
young men live while they are studying to become priests.
Enrollment cards are available for any special occasion @
$3.00 per person, $10.00 per family or $25.00 for a
perpetual enrollment. For info. or to do an enrollment
please come by or call the office.
Children’s Pageant
6pm Mass Christmas Eve
Practice Dec. 6, 13 & 20 @ 2p.m.
Our first practice will be in the Rosary
Hall. CCE students K-5th are invited to
participate. Younger children may also
participate if accompanied by a PARENT. For
information contact Angie Tercero @ 281-8429324.
Need to Christmas Shop and
Looking for a Babysitter????
Life Teen Service Project
Free Babysitting
Saturday , Dec. 19th
10am~2pm
Call the office and leave your info.
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
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Activities of the Week
Sun. Nov. 29:
No CCE… There will be EDGE & Life Teen
No Bible Study 8:45 &11:15am
No Timeline Bible Study
4pm LifeTeen Mass
Mon. Nov.30:
Missing Piece Parish Hall 6:30pm
Clases de Crecimiento 7pm Rosary Hall
Tues. Dec. 1:
ESL Class 9:30am Rosary Hall
Citizenship Classes 7pm Rosary Hall
Wed. Dec. 2:
Bible Timeline 9:15am Conf. Rm
Spanish Workshop/Prayer & Life, Rosary Hall @ 7pm
Thurs. Dec. 3:
Spanish Choir Practice 7pm
ESL Class 9:30am Rosary Hall
ESL Class 7pm Rosary Hall
Citizenship Classes 9am
RCIA Conf. Rm 6:45PM
Fri. Dec. 4:
Spanish Prayer Group Chapel 7:30pm
Sat. Dec. 5:
Chili Cook-off, Christmas Market 9am
Bereavement Care Session 9:00 am Conf. Rm
Inspirational Tours Trip Mtg. Rosary Hall 2pm
Sun. Dec. 6:
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
Dec. 6th, Jan. 3rd, Feb. 7th
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.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
December 5 & 6, 2015
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers
Reece Schoppe, Ryan Schoppe
Lector
Tracy Avallone
Commentator
Nicky Avallone
Extraordinary Ministers Walter Hayes, Peggy Holland,
Of the Eucharist
Kathy Strader
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server
Elizabeth Kappil, Ryan Kappil
Lector
Ben Gerdes
Commentator
Lisa Raymundo
Extraordinary Ministers Mose Davis, Leslie Davis,
of the Eucharist
Dianne Gerdes
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
Benjamin Tercero, Oliver Tercero
Lector
Kerry Regan
Commentator
Linda Patten
Extraordinary Minister
Wayne Christensen, Geraldine Leslie,
of the Eucharist
Carolyn O’Neal
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Servers
Adriana Calvillo, Jasmie Rodriguez,
Sarahi Arron
Lectors
Ernestina Leyva, Juanita Velazquez
Extraordinary Ministers
Jose Rios, Yoli Rios
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY 4:00pm LIFE TEEN MASS
Altar Servers
Dylan Rowan, Sergio Reyes
Lector
Jason Woods
Extraordinary Ministers
Jose Lopez, Maria Reyes,
of the Eucharist
Jaime Vasquez
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
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, Martha Love, Chriselda Salazar, Saul Lara, Eric
Perez, Jose Oscar Silva, Virginia Saban, Riley Saban, Jordan Bright,
Lorena Rodriguez, Debbie Brinkley, Phyllis
Carter, Liana
Rodriguez, Becca Rodriguez, Lilly Budd,
Marcus Hernandez, Marty Montemayor, LeeAnn & Family, Candalaria Ortiz, Julie Gold-Anderson, Renee Caliva
Gold, Jackie Dulin, Oscar Trejo, Eloy Martinez, Velma
Araujo, Frances Jew, Lydia Martinez, Delores Garcia, Karen
Vasquez & Family, Lina Padron, Bill Morgan, Marcey Salinas, Rolando Gutrierrez, LeAnn Strength, Angela Rubio,
Chris Salazar, Brett Morris, Carlos Rodriguez, Sherri Elder,
Thomas Pettus, Karen Korn, Anthony Melancon, Sharon
Darden, Karen Bounds, Mary & Wayne Boatman, Helen
Hoang, Madison Wilson
Continue to Pray for Jane Middleton, Clarence Lewis, Sonny Shepherd, Randy Hanks, Clarence Clipper, Kay Gold,
Red Cornejo, Nancy Isla Castro, Irlinda, Beatriz Gamboa,
Kathryn Coleman, Marita Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Janet
Lodge, Lois Johnston, Joe Funda, Minnie Lopez, Baby
Gavin Binkley, Deacon Merce Leal, Charlotte Boudreaux,
Marcos Vasquez, Margarita Klock, John & Sue Crockett,
Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz, Bob
Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Geraldine Christensen,
Teresa Eidt, Barry
Armstrong and those requesting
prayer via our web site.
Remember Our Shut-Ins 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.
Repose of the Soul of Margaret Ann Tennyson
Our Sympathy to Greg Tennyson and family on the loss
of his mother, Margaret
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.
Los Testigos del Poder de Dios
Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como
hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y GLORIFICAR
a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu
Santo. Vengan
pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de 7:30-9:00p.m. en la
capilla de San Jose.
Anointing of the Sick ….
will be held Friday, December 4, during the 8:30am
Mass in St. Joseph’s Chapel. If you are seriously ill,
suffering from a terminal illness or going to have a lifethreatening surgery, this sacrament is for you. If, however, you are going to have a routine surgery Father will be
glad to give you a blessing. Just call the office and make
an appointment to come by at your earliest convenience.
Samaritan Corner
Bereavement Support
The Bereavement C.A.R.E. Team (Caring and
Reaching Out to Each Other) is currently hosting
a six week bereavement support group for anyone grieving
the loss of a loved one through death or permanent
separation. The sessions are meeting for six
consecutive Saturday mornings from 9-10:30am in the
Parish Hall Conference Room. This week our topic will
be “The Spiritual Elements of Healing”.
For information please contact Nelda Shealy @ 281-471-6536.
FREE! ESL Classes
The classes are held on Tues. & Thurs. mornings 9:30-11am
and Thurs. evenings 7-8:30pm. If you know someone who might
be interested, please give them the above information. There
are no qualifications necessary. Everyone is welcome. If you
have any questions or need additional information, please
contact the office.
CLASES DE INGLES—GRATIS
Reanudamos las clases de Ingles. Seran los dias
Martes y
Jueves de 9:30 am - 11 am y los jueves de 7 pm - 8:30
pm. Si conoce a alguien que este interesado favor de
dales la informacion . No hay ningun requisite necesario. Todos son bienvenidos. Si tiene alguna pregunta o
necesita una informacion adicional, por favor contacte la oficina.
Citizenship Classes
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday 9:00 -11:00am
Clases de Ciudadania
Martes 7:00 - 8:30pm
Jueves 7:00 - 8:30pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;
Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;
Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday:
Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31
Saturday:
Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6;
Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday:
Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11;
Lk 3:1-6
GREATNESS
The measure of greatness is not the number
of servants you have, but the number of people
you serve.
—Anonymous
The Gabriel Project is designed to help women and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy. If you are in need of assistance or know
someone who is, please contact Belinda @
713-805-4961 or call the Office.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am
Store Closed Thurs. & Sun.
As we begin Advent we are called to “wait” in joyful anticipation
for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives.
Wherever you live in our parish, there are poor families within
walking distance of your home. When in need, they come for
assistance through our St. Vincent program. They are, in effect,
ringing your doorbell. Please donate any usable clothing and
household items to our thrift store.
Our drop-off room is open 24/7. Thank You!!!
Bible Study Classes
Classes this week ...
Sunday Morning Bible Study with Deacon Stan & Tracy
Avallone will follow the CCE schedule. No class this week. The
program they use is called “Bringing Faith Home”. (Scheduled
@ 8:45am & 11:15am).
Bible Study ~ “The Bible Timeline” classes will not be held
on Sun. @ 5:15pm. There will be class on Wed., Dec. 2,
@9:15am. This study goes deep into each period of Salvation
history and teaches about major people, places and events of
the Bible and shows how together they form the foundation of
our Catholic faith.
RCIA CLASS 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. Our
topic this week will be “Sin and the Ten Commandments”.
For additional information about the Bible Study Classes or
the RCIA program, call the office or email Tracy @
[email protected].
Women of the Parish: People of faith
have gone into the desert and moun-
tains on retreat to be sensitive to the presence of God for thousands of years. Today,
you have the opportunity to say “no” to the
busy-ness created in your life and simply
say “yes” to the part of yourself that needs a time and
space for deeper communion with God. Holy Name
Passionist Retreat Center, located on 10 beautiful acres in
Houston, provides that time and space to be with God in a
more intimate way. Our theme this year, Mercy: A
Glimpse into the Heart of God, is based on Pope
Francis’ proclaimed Year of Mercy, which begins Dec. 8th.
The retreat starts at 6 pm with supper on Friday evening,
Dec. 4th to Sunday noon Mass, Dec. 6th. Private rooms/
private baths. Cost: $210/Seniors: $195. Makes a great
Christmas gift! For further information, contact Retreat
Team Leaders Victoria Swenson (281-991-4780); Eva
Pulido (713-562-1536); or Deborah Palumbo (281-3800994). Additional information and registration available
online at: www.passionist.org/holyname; phone 713-4640211. Car-pooling and transportation arranged as
needed.
No CCE~Service Project information listed below.
Questions contact Jessica Jaramillo @281-5155429.
Class Tonight @ 5:15pm
“Masterpiece of Life”
Christmas on Main Fundraiser
Thurs., Dec. 3rd
Come out and support our program!!!
Renee Cortez 832-283-8758
Jr. High/High School Sacraments
No Sacrament Class Today@2pm
Deacon Stan~281-507-2253
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Year of Mercy
St. Mary’s Service Project
CCE, EDGE, and Life Teen are teaming up for a
Service Project. Over the next several weeks CCE will be
collecting the following items:
 Granola bars
 Fruit snacks
 Chewing gum
 Travel size hand lotion
 Individual tissue packs
 Beef Jerky Sticks
 Canned goods
Everything collected with the exception of the canned
goods will be made into care packages and distributed
in local hospital waiting rooms. The canned goods will
be distributed to the families the parish adopts for the
Christmas Giving Tree.
We will also be accepting donations in the office
during regular business hours. If you have any
questions please contact the CCE Office.
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Mass Today @ 4PM
Class Tonight @ 5:15pm
Evangelization, Ultimate Victory
Parental Notice
This week’s Life Night concluded our sessions on
spiritual warfare. We talked about evangelization,
and how sharing our faith comes from the hope and
joy we find in Christ. We began the Life Night with
an interactive game, and then the teenagers heard
a teaching about sharing the gospel with others.
During the Break, they spent time in their small
groups processing the importance of sharing our
faith, and fears they confront when doing this. The
Life Night ended with a time of prayer and a
challenge for teenagers to continue to share their
faith and be courageous in their spiritual battles.
“Love Wins”
Confirmation pictures are in…
Confirmation Class 2016
Classes Start Dec. 9th 6-7pm
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Shari Davis @ 281