August 21, 2016 - St. Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene
Catholic Church
Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338 † (281) 446-8211 † www.st-mm.com
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.
Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P.
Deacons: Nick Caruso & James Meshell
Weekend Mass
English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth)
Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M.
Domingo: 1:00 P.M.
Weekday Mass
Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English)
Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español)
1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.
1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M.
Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.
Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.)
Sacrament of Baptism:
Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the parish
office two months prior to the desired month of baptism.
There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene must
contact the office at least six months prior to their desired
wedding date. Please contact the office for more information.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to
receive sacramental anointing of the sick.
Sacramento del Bautismo:
Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a la
oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bautismo.
No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Adviento.
Sacramento del Matrimonio:
Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena
deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes de
su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la oficina para mayor información.
Unción de los Enfermos:
Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea
ser ungido.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:
“We are one family in Christ with a welcoming heart called to serve.”
Weekly Message
Dear sisters and brothers
in Christ,
If you are like me, you must have
watched one or two events of the
Olympics. As the 2016 Rio Olympics come to a close this Sunday,
one cannot help but marvel at the
influence of sports on the world. The event saw
the best in sports of over 200 countries competing for medals and national pride. It was so
beautiful to hear the United States anthem sang
over and over again as Team USA claimed the
gold medal in many different events. While some
celebrated their victory with cheers and smiles,
others shed tears of joy. This event brought people of all cultures and languages around the
world together for a common purpose. Countries
that are at war put aside their hatred and focused on winning medals based on merit and
hard work. What a sense of unity! The athletes
put in a lot of hours, resources and talents to
prepare for the competition. They have to discipline themselves to practice well in order to even
compete. All of that was for medals and national
pride. Every one of the athletes put in their very
best and came to compete, but one by one, it
came down to a few athletes who got the medals.
As I watched the events, I could not help but
think about St. Paul, who described our spiritual
journey as a race for a prize. “Do you not realize
that, though all the runners in the stadium take
part in the race, only one of them gets the prize?
Run like that – to win. Every athlete concentrates completely on training, and this is to win a
wreath that will wither, whereas ours will never
wither” (1 Corinthians 9:24-25).
In today’s gospel, Jesus was asked if only a few
will be saved. Rather than give a direct answer,
Jesus spoke about entering through the narrow
door. When we think of the narrow door, we often think that only a few will be able to enter.
That may not necessarily be true. However,
those who could enter must be people without
unnecessary baggage that could prevent one
from entering. They are people who are patient
and who follow the orders and rules set by the
Master. Salvation, according to Jesus, does not
depend on how often we ate or drank with him,
but rather on how we use the energy provided by
the food and drink. The fundamentalists believe
that receiving Jesus as “a personal Lord and savior” is all that matters. “Faith alone is enough,”
they say, but Jesus says we have to make an effort to go through the narrow door. There are
some who approach life with the idea that anything and everything that gives pleasure is good.
For them, there is no moral imperative because
rules get in the way of pleasure.
As Catholics, we believe that our faith must bear
fruit in good works. The road less traveled is the
narrow way - the road of conversion, the road of
discipline. The second reading today from the
Letter to the Hebrews, quoting Proverbs 3:11-12,
said: “My son, do not disdain the discipline of
the Lord … for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines.” Discipline as training that corrects,
molds or perfects the mental faculties or moral
character is a word that many, particularly the
young ones, in today’s society do not want to
hear. Yet, it is proof of God’s love for us. A disciplined person has self-control, is courteous, gentle, kind and considerate. This is what entering
through the narrow door means. Discipline is
needed to be a successful athlete and to win
Olympic medals, but it is also necessary in our
spiritual race to attain eternity with God.
—Fr. Felix ([email protected])
Jubilee Year of Mercy
This Jubilee Year of Mercy and Pope Francis’s ministry have renewed our understanding that the Church’s heart is open wide
to all and that the heart of the gospel is God’s mercy. Flooded with God’s mercy, our hearts should overflow as channels bringing to wounded and weary hearts Jesus’s healing mercy. For Jesus warns that our own salvation is not guaranteed by the Liturgy of the Word (“you taught in our streets”) nor by the Eucharist (“we ate and drank in your company”) (Luke 13:26). People
far from that banquet, “from the east and the west and from the north and the south . . . will recline at table in the kingdom of
God” (13:29). Rather, showing mercy is key to obtaining mercy ourselves (Matthew 5:7). So, we should never dare ask what
“someone” asked Jesus: “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” (Luke 13:23). The crucial question is “Will I be saved?” And
Jesus’s answer is another question: “Have you shown mercy to everyone, freely, gladly, no limits, no conditions, no exceptions?”
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc
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Time & Talent Ministries
Are you new to our parish or have been coming for a while but are not yet registered? We offer
you a warm welcome to St. Mary Magdalene parish. Becoming an active parishioner begins
when you are counted as a parishioner. Please stop by the Welcome Ministry table in the narthex to register. You can also come by the church office during the week to register.
MASS / LITURGY
ART & ENVIRONMENT
Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416
June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555
ALTAR GUILD
Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670
ALTAR SERVERS
Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876
Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257
Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647
INSTITUTED ACOLYTE
Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528
MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY
Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549
Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735
LECTORS
Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534
Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD
Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575
Ericka Gonzalez (Esp.) - (281) 731-6050
MUSIC MINISTRY
Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211
Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674
DEVOTIONS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Gilbert & Linda Alfaro (281) 852-4573
DIVINE MERCY
Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837
LEGION OF MARY
Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631
Violeta Amador (Esp.) - (832) 571-6391
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
Eduardo Farfán - (708) 945-2579
Sub-Coord.: German Pereira - (281) 703-2418
HEARTS AFIRE
Cynthia Meneses - (832) 492-1742
1 CHURCH 1 DAY PRAYER VIGIL
Ron McCuen - (281) 852-4743
STEWARDSHIP
Tom Kleypas - (281) 852-7937
ORGANIZATIONS
KEENAGERS (60+)
Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103
YOUNG AT HEART (50+)
SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP
Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508
RED HAT SOCIETY
Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357
Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 6878
John Garza, Grand Knight - (832) 875-1377
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 4TH
Monty Enloe - (832) 452-5760
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
Chief Counselor
Tom Andrews - (713) 376-2044
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951
MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO
Julio & Cristina Romero - (832) 488-3367
FAITH FORMATION
ADULT FAITH FORMATION,
BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA),
INFANT BAPTISM, ADULT
CONFIRMATION, RETREATS
Ivana Meshell - (281) 446-8211
FAITH FORMATION (K-12)
Mike Smith - (281) 446-2933
Ginger Herrington - (281) 446-8211
YOUTH MINISTRY
Carissa Bull - (281) 446-1241
JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO
Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Geneva Green - (832) 758-6475
SCHOOL MINISTRIES
SCHOOL BOARD
Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535
MINISTERIO HISPANO
FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS,
SACRAMENTOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y
COMUNIÓN, EL PROCESO DE RICA,
PATROCINADORES DE MATRIMONIO,
BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS DE 0-6 AÑOS,
QUINCEAÑERAS
Vickie Cortez - (281) 446-2933
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SOCIAL SERVICES
Chris Rubio - (281) 540-1907
PRISON MINISTRY
Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493
HOSPITAL MINISTRY
Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Marvin Corbitt - (281) 852-3111
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343
([email protected])
BLOOD DRIVE
Rosa Herrera - (281) 687-5823
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044
NURSING HOME MINISTRY
Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home
Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
Darril B. - (281) 852-4230
Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217
Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881
Susan G. - (281) 813-0575
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY
Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743
([email protected])
PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY
Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508
LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA
Dottie Gauthier - (337) 344-2461
HOME AGAIN MINISTRY
(FURNITURE BANK/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS)
Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611
Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112
Tammy Broussard - (281) 852-5114
OTHERS
NURSERY
Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211
FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Jocelyn Waggoner - (281) 435-9208
FINANCE COUNCIL
Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549
SECURITY TEAM
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John Garza - (832) 875-1377
CHURCH STAFF
Stewardship Offering
Wanda Conley, Business Manager
Rick Swanson, Facilities Manager
Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician
Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician
Ester Castro, Housekeeper
Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary
Irma Bueno, Bookkeeper
Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life and Social Concerns
Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy
Becky Bibens, Pianist
Kathy Yoo, Pianist
Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry
Ivana Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of Formation for
Offertory for August 13 & 14, 2016 — $25,168.84
Online Giving — $3,458.13
Total — $28,626.97
Second Collection (Infirm Priests) — $8,188.64
DSF Update (As of 08/15/2016)
2016 DSF Goal — $165,000.00
Contribution to Date — $118,271.05
Amount Pledged to Date — $138,888.20
Number of Participants — 371
Adults & Children
Michael Smith, Director of Faith Formation-Children/Youth
Diana Mendoza, Faith Formation Secretary
Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Madelyn Cañas, Bulletin Editor
Estela Treviño, Receptionist
Derek Swanson, Receptionist
Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist
NURSERY STAFF
Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator
Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant
Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant
Alexis Mendoza, Nursery Attendant
Emily Mendoza, Nursery Attendant
Jenna Meza, Nursery Attendant
Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant
Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant
530 Ferguson St. Humble, Texas 77338
Phone: (281) 446-8535
Fax: (281) 446-8527
www.smmcs.org
Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
Joshua Raab, Principal
Trish Duhon, Director of Admissions
Tom Walsh, Athletic Director
Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program
Carol Poston, Director of Development
April Dandridge, Director of Marketing and Alumni
Laura Valladares, Counselor
Christy Keeling, Academic Coach
Laura Rocha, Administrative Assistant
Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper
Donna Mohrman, Nurse
Sam McKinney, Secretary
BULLETIN DEADLINES
September 4th, 2016
September 11th, 2016
You can also download the Online Giving app by going to the App
Store, Google Play, or OLGapp.com and registering with our
church ID of 1814.
Second Collection for August 28th, 2016
ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ISSUE
Thank you for using Online Giving! If you have not yet signed up
for Online Giving, please consider this option. This is a perfect tool
for anyone who shops online! Visit our parish website at
www.st-mm.com and select “Online Giving.”
DUE BY
August 25th, 2016
September 1st, 2016
E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to
[email protected].
Next weekend’s second collection is for
the support of the Missionary Society of
St. Paul, the order of priests that are serving our
parish. The Missionary Society of St. Paul has a total of 270 priests serving in 18 countries around the
world. They have 100 seminarians in their seminary
in Nigeria. They would love to admit more candidates who are interested in the priesthood, but
they do not have enough resources to do so. Your
generous giving will assist them in the training of
more priests to serve in the Church.
Thank you for your generosity.
VIRTUS Training
The next “Protecting God’s Children” VIRTUS class here at St.
Mary Magdalene Catholic Church will be held on Wednesday, September
7th, 2016 from 6 to 9 P.M. in room 215 of the Educational Building.
The Archdiocesan Office of Safe Environment requires that all volunteers
and employees of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church attend VIRTUS
Training.
If you took the Protecting God’s Children class before 2010, you MUST
take a Keeping the Promise Alive refresher class to maintain your VIRTUS status. If you do not complete the refresher, you CANNOT participate in anything involving minors.
Please make every effort to maintain your VIRTUS status. Visit
www.virtus.org for registration. If you have any questions, please contact
Linda Enloe at (281) 389-1820 or e-mail Linda at
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[email protected].
This Week in the Parish
Sunday
August 21
Monday
August 22
Tuesday
August 23
Wednesday
August 24
Thursday
August 25
Friday
August 26
Saturday
August 27
Sunday
August 28
8:00 a.m. FLC - K of C Breakfast
8:00 a.m. SMH - MFCC Curso Básico
12:00 p.m. CP - Santo Rosario
2:30 p.m. CH - Baptisms (Eng.)
3:00 p.m. CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:30 p.m. YR - HS Youth Night
6:30 p.m. MGH - Fall Festival Comm. Mtg.
6:30 p.m. SJH - One Thing is Three
7:00 p.m. FLC - Junta Coord. Grupo Oración
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
CH - Confessions
SMH - Cub Scout Pack Meeting
214-216, MGH - RCIA
101 - Legion of Mary
FLC - Grupo de Oración
5:00 p.m. MGH - K of C Business Meeting
7:00 p.m. CH - Second Power Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. SMH - Talleres Oración y Vida
para Jóvenes
7:00 p.m. CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet
7:00 p.m. Lib - Legión de María (Esp.)
7:00 p.m. 207 - RICA (Esp.)
7:00 p.m. CH - Adult Choir
7:00 p.m. SMH - Crecimiento Grupo Oración
6:00 p.m. CH - Coro Abba Padre
7:00 p.m. MGH - FPMC Semestre II
7:00 p.m. CP - Santo Rosario
8:30 a.m. CH - Sacristan Training
2:00 p.m. FLC - Late CCE Registration
3:30 p.m. CH - Confessions
8:00 a.m. FLC - K of C Breakfast
12:00 p.m. CP - Santo Rosario
3:00 p.m. CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:00 p.m. SPC - Catechist Training
6:30 p.m. YR - HS Youth Night
Legend for Building Acronyms
CH — Church
CP — Chapel
CR — Conference Room (inside parish office)
RG — Rose Garden
FLC — Family Life Center
SMH — St. Mary’s Hall
SJH — St. Joseph’s Hall
MGH — McGivney Hall
SPC — St. Paul Center (CCE Building)
YR — Youth Room (located within the
St. Paul Center)
EB — Education Building (School)
Lib — Library (located within the education
building)
101, 207, 214, 215, 216 — Various classrooms
located within the education building
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday
Aug 20 5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Gilbert Guanella
Duc Van Nguyen †
Sunday
Aug 21 7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
Lucy † & Dominic Monistere †
Javier Canales †
Colleen Randazzo †
Martha Jimenez †
Renato Rinosa †
Monday
Tuesday
Aug 22 8:30 am
Patricia Cacanindin (SPI)
Aug 23 8:30 am
7:00 pm
Angela Alfaro-Onxley †
Maria Martha Guerra
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Aug 24 8:30 am
Renato Rinosa †
Aug 25 8:30 am
Magsipok Family
Aug 26 8:30 am
Espinoza Family (SPI)
Aug 27 5:30 pm
Deceased Members of the
McNanus Family
Erasto † y Tomasa Padilla †
7:00 pm
Sunday
Aug 28 7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
Theresa Vines
Mike Flynn (SPI)
Philomina Odafe †
Nicolas Resendiz
Kenny Buning †
To reserve a Mass, please stop by the Parish office and reserve
the date and time for your intention.
READINGS AND SAINTS
FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
(The Queenship of the Blessed
Virgin Mary)
2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5;
Mt 23:13-22
(St. Rose of Lima)
2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13;
Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: (St. Bartholomew)
Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;
Jn 1:45-51
Thursday: (St. Louis of France;
St. Joseph Calasanz)
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7;
Mt 24:42-51
1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11;
Mt 25:1-13
(St. Monica)
1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21;
Mt 25:14-30
Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7,
10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a;
Lk 14:1, 7-14
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Weekly Announcements
Save the date for our annual
Spaghetti Dinner & Dance!
Saturday, September 24, 2016
6:30 — 10:00 P.M.
Tickets: $10 per person
Come out and join the Catholic
Daughters of the Americas, Court
of the Cross #2374, for a delicious
Italian dinner! Afterwards, stay and
dance to the sounds of
D.J. “In the Groove!”
For further information, please contact Virginia
R Eckert, Regent at (713) 823-8951.
String Ensemble:
Looking for instrumentalists and a
volunteer director!
STMM Music Ministry is looking for additional
string players 11 years and older. The instrumentalist should have at least three years of instruction on his or her instrument. The string ensemble will start rehearsing on Sunday, September
11th, 2016 from 9:15 —10:15 A.M. in Room 101 of the school building.
If interested, please contact Perci at the parish office ((281) 4468211) or by email at [email protected]. Space is limited, so call now!
Volunteer string ensemble director
The music ministry is also looking for a volunteer musician who can
lead the church string ensemble. Please contact Perci at the parish office
or by email at [email protected].
The Little Dresses for Africa Project of the Helping Hands
Ministry has sent 45 dresses and 45 pairs of shorts to
the Anawin Home for children in Gwegwalado-Abuja, Nigeria. St Mary Magdalene parishioners’ donations of fabric, sewing notions, and monetary gifts, along with numerous talented sewers and workers, have made this gift
possible. Thank you for assisting us in this Corporal
Work of Mercy: “Clothe the naked.”
A Sew-In Day will be held in St. Joseph Hall on Tuesday, August 30th from 9:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. Please contact Dottie Gauthier at (337) 277-1030 (cell) or via e-mail
at [email protected] if you can help on this
day.
FESTIVAL OF MINISTRIES. . .
COMING SEPTEMBER 10 & 11!
What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is a way of life. It is a way of partici‐
pating in our Church and a way to bring God in‐
to the center of our daily lives.
Stewardship is not “our effort” but “our re‐
sponse” to God – with our Time, Talent and
Treasure – because of our relationship with him.
This relationship exists through his Son, Jesus
Christ. We practice good stewardship not to re‐
ceive gratitude but to express our gratitude
in the special relationship that is yours and mine
with our loving God!
Our Parish Stewardship Committee plans
and executes the Annual Renewal &
Recruitment Event –
“Festival of Ministries.”
The event includes a series of focuses on
Stewardship education and celebration of
the ministries in the Parish.
Time, Talent and Treasure are discussed and
commitments are requested.
The Festival will be held after all Masses the
weekend of September 10 and 11 in the
Family Life Center.
Investigate parish opportunities to renew your
ministry commitment and sign up for another OR
make a commitment to become involved in
YOUR PARISH LIFE!
Enjoy fellowship and refreshments!!!
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Weekly Announcements
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Fall Festival 2016!
Church Nursery Attendant
(Part-Time)
Ministry Purpose:
To provide safe, secure, nurturing, clean, and efficient
care for our children, ages 0-3, while working in the
church nursery. Will work 4-10 hours per week under
the direction of the Nursery Coordinator and Pastor.
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Requirements:
Experienced in the care of children 0-3 years of age
with the ability to adapt to and interact with a variety
of personalities and characteristics.
18 years of age or older
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Willing to submit to background check
Must be willing to work weekends
Please send your résumé to Wanda Conley at
[email protected] or drop it off at the parish office.
Sacristan Refresher Training
Saturday, August 27th
8:30-10:30 A.M. in the church.
All sacristans and acolytes are invited.
Upcoming Knights of Columbus Breakfasts
Thanks for your patronage of our breakfasts. We’ve
streamlined our schedule; the old B Team has been
taken off the schedule. This leaves us with one Country
Breakfast and one Mexican Breakfast per month, with quarterly Squires Breakfasts. All net proceeds of these breakfasts go
to support many great causes in concert with Church teachings. ALL breakfasts held in the Family Life Center.
August 21st — C Team Mexican Breakfast
Thanks for your patronage! Even if you’re not ea ng, come by
for coffee and fellowship.
Natural Family Planning
MARRIED COUPLES. ENGAGED COUPLES. Learn
a method of family planning which is safe, effective, and
consistent with good moral practice according to Church teachings. Natural Family Planning (NFP) is also low-cost, healthy,
and good for communication in marriage. Our next NFP sessions here at St. Mary Magdalene will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, September 27th, and October 25th from 7-9 P.M. in
St. Mary’s hall. For more information, contact NFP teachers
Wes & Katie Barta at (281) 780-1047 or [email protected].
Save the date!
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Silent Auction Item Donations Too!
Donations for the Silent Auction are a great way to help
with the Festival! Big items, trips, weekend getaways, sporting event tickets and activities, gift cards for restaurants,
family activities, store gift cards, etc.
Other ways to help with the fun:
• Volunteer (sign ups on the website and later in the
courtyard after Mass
• Sponsorship (forms online)
• Merchandise (forms online)
• Canned drinks (16.9oz size)
• 2 Liter soda (game tent)
Next Planning meeting: Monday, 8/22/16 in McGivney Hall
at 6:30pm. Consider helping in the planning for the festival.
You’ll get to work alongside some of your fellow parishioners
and make new friends! See you then!
Planning Meeting Schedule:
Meetings are held in McGivney Hall and start at 6:30pm
Monday, 8/22/16
Monday, 9/12/16
Monday, 9/19/16
Monday, 9/26/16
Monday, 10/3/16
Monday, 10/10/16
Monday, 10/17/16
Festival set-up — Wednesday, 10/19
Kick-off Dinner — Saturday, 10/22/16
Festival — Sunday, 10/23/16
Please e-mail your suggestions and
questions to:
[email protected]
Check the website for more information and
details as they develop:
http://www.st-mm.com/fallfestival
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Weekly Announcements
Young at Heart 50 +
32nd Annual Kolache Festival, Caldwell, Texas
Saturday, September 10, 2016
“Come be Czech for a day” is the slogan of this
year’s Kolache Festival!
Enjoy entertainment at the North and/or South stages; Street Rod & Classic Car Show; Antique Machinery & Tractor Show; “Memories in Stitches” Quilt
Show; Arts & Craft Vendors; food vendors; and, of
course, thousands and thousands of Kolaches! We
will have space on the bus to store all of the kolaches you can carry out!
For more information regarding the entertainment
schedule and activities, go to:
http://www.burlesoncountytx.com/
kolachefestival.html
Bus arrives: 7:30 a.m.
Bus departs: 8:00 a.m.
Bus will return to STMM: approx. 6:00 p.m.
Cost of the trip is $3.00 per person
Lunch is on your own at the festival
If you would like to join us for the Kolache festival,
please contact Jan Crawford at (281) 852-3508 or
[email protected]. Deadline for reservations
and payments is Tuesday, Sept.4th. There are 24
seats available for this trip. As always, this trip is
booked on a First Come, First Served basis.
When your reservation has been confirmed, please
drop off your payment — cash or a check made payable to St. Mary Magdalene — at the parish office.
Place the check in an envelope clearly marked:
Young at Heart, Kolache Festival.
Calling All Future Cub Scouts!!!
All boys entering the first through fifth
grades are invited to attend our scout meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 6:30
p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall to hear about the
fun, friendships, and fellowship Pack 1610 has to offer.
Cub Scout Pack 1610 is chartered by St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School and is open to all church and school
families. Cub Scout activities include weekly meetings on
Tuesday evenings, camping, hiking,
Pinewood Derby car racing, and service projects, to name a few. Cub
Scouts teaches our young men to be
self-reliant, dependable, confident, and
good stewards of the community.
Flower Bouquets for the Sanctuary
A wonderful way to remember a deceased loved one, or to
celebrate a special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday,
or special intention, is to place a bouquet of flowers in the
sanctuary for Sunday Masses. Your name and the name of
the person you are honoring will be published in the Sunday
bulletin. A donation of $75 will help defray the cost of the
flowers. Stop by the parish office; they will be glad to help
you with this. Please allow at least two weeks before your
special date(s) so that they will make the bulletin deadline.
NO REQUESTS DURING ADVENT OR LENT.
Serra Club Northeast of Houston
Invites You To Their
Monthly Dinner and Meeting
Monday, August 22, 2016
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.
Membership is open to all Catholics. Monsignor Borski,
Club Chaplain, will open the meeting in prayer.
Our guest speaker for August will be Bill Clary, Governor
of Serra USA District 10 who will speak about vocation
activities in Houston.
RSVP: Diddy Muck
[email protected]
281-615-2015
Serra Clubs fosters and promotes vocations to the priesthood and religious life, encourages and affirms vocations to
the consecrated life, and nurtures the spiritual growth and
formation of its lay members.
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group
Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational
support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain
and suffering of infertility. The group provides support
for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The group meets on the
third Thursday of every month from 7:30-9:00 P.M. The
monthly meeting rotation is as follows: Couples Dinner,
Ladies Dinner, and Couples Discussion.
For more information, contact Shannon Lassen at (832)
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Weekly Announcements
Forming the complete child through Faith, Reason & Virtue
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Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education
Department and a member of the National Catholic Education Association
Formal Academic Enrichment Programs beginning in PK-3
Middle School Electives include: Yearbook, Music, MultiMedia, Art, and many others
Middle School Pre-AP Classes
Pre-K3 through 5th grade specials: Spanish, Music, Art,
PE, Technology, & Library
Daily Religion Classes including weekly Mass
Before & After School Program
Extracurriculars: Chess Club, Spirit Club, Cheerleading,
Soccer (Intramural/GHCAA), Football, and many others
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530 Ferguson St. Humble, TX 77338 * 281-446-8535 * www.smmcs.org
Humble + Atascocita + Kingwood + Aldine + Spring + Conroe + Porter
Phil Kelley Council 6878
20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
In Honor of Monsignor Paul Procella, Dec’d
KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS
IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL
Location
Date:
Oakhurst Gold Club in Porter, Texas
(Beautiful Venue)
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Format:
4-Person Scramble ($115/Player)
(handicap system employed to keep all in contention
Schedule:
6:45 AM Breakfast & Range Balls
8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Steak Lunch Buffet and Prize Presentation Following the Tournament
Title Sponsors:
Modern Home Renovation / SMA Solutions / Boars Head Premium Meats
Fabulous Prizes will be awarded to:
• 1st & 2nd Place Team Gross
• 1st & 2nd Place Team Net
• Longest Drive
• Closest To The Pin
• Door Prizes (Raffle)
Sign up individually or as a team. Take some clients out for the fun and help the Knights raise money for charities benefiting the
Special Olympics, Scholarship Funds and various Local, State and National Charities.
Limited openings! Don’t Wait! Sign Up Now!
Team Captain: __________________________________
NAME / HANDICAP:
1.- ________________________________________________
2.- ________________________________________________
3.- ________________________________________________
4.- ________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
(Registration Donation is $115 per player,
due in advance or during sign-in)
Hole Sponsorships: Donation: $200 per hole sponsor
(Attractive signs will be displayed @ tee)
Sponsor Name: __________________________________________________________________
Sponsor Donation _________________________________________________________________
Mail checks to: Doug Scherr @ Valence Operating Co., 600 Rockmead Ste. 200 Kingwood, TX 77339
Fax completed form to Doug Scherr at (832) 644-7111
For general tournament information/registration, please contact Doug Scherr at (281) 728-8152 (mobile)
or by email at [email protected]
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Youth Ministry News
2016- 2017 Formation / CCE Registration: If you still need to sign up
your child(ren) for next year’s formation and sacrament preparation
classes, please attend our final
“regular registration” event this Saturday, August 27th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm in the Fa
mily Life Center. This will be the ONLY opportunity to register for CCE before classes begin the
week of September 18th. Please note that CCE tuition is expected to be paid in full at the time of registration, though no one will be turned away due to
an inability to pay… All you need to do is talk to
Fr. Felix before August 27th, and he can approve a
tuition waiver. For those who miss the August 27th
event, we will accept “late registrations” on Sunday, October 2nd… Absences will accrue for students who miss classes due to late registration.
Catechists for 2016 - 2017: Do you
enjoy being Catholic? Want to share
you faith with others? We are looking
for about 38 adult men and women
(aged 21 - ??) to share their faith with
our children and youth in the Faith
Formation / CCE programs at St. Mary Magdalene.
There are many grade levels available, three different sessions scheduled throughout the week, and
even 2-month “mini-mesters” if you can’t commit to
a full 22-week catechetical year! You don’t have to
be a professional teacher - though you are also welcome! - or have all the answers; if you love your faith
and like kids, we need you! God’s already given
you what you need. It’s time to respond and be a
light in the darkness. The children of our parish are
coming to learn about the Catholic faith… Will you
be there? Please contact Mike Smith at [email protected] or (281) 446-2933.
“Youth Night”: Due to popular demand, we have
added a “Back-to-School” event for our high school
youth on Sunday, August 21st from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
in the Youth Room. Bring a friend and a snack! With
“open houses” at most middle schools on Thursday,
August 25th, we have cancelled our youth event for
that evening!
Next week: High school “Ice Cream Sundae Social”
on Sunday, August 28th… plus, a middle school
“Surprise Night” youth event on Thursday, September
1st.
Catechist Training Sessions: There are six (6) trainings coming up for new and returning catechists.
These CCE sessions are designed to introduce catechists to the leader guides, classroom procedures, and
other important stuff! You only need to attend one (1)
of the following six dates: Sunday, August 28th
(3:00pm); Tuesday, August 30th (6:00pm); Wednesday, August 31st (6:00pm); Sunday, September 11th
(3:00pm); Tuesday, September 13th (6:00pm); and
Wednesday, September 14th (6:00pm). The trainings
will be held in the St. Paul Center, which sits at the
corner of Isaacks Road and Ferguson Street.
High School Men and Ladies: We are starting a new
and exciting book study series for high school guys
and ladies on Sunday, September 11th … It is called
“Sons of the King / Daughters of the King.” We
will meet twice a month to discuss how you can live
your Catholic faith and what it means to be a Catholic
young person. This is a fresh, new take on Catholic
identity… Come on by and see what it’s all about.
Email Mike or Carissa with questions!
Text Message Reminders: We offer text message reminders, which can be sent straight to your cellphone / mobile device.
Simply enter 81010 in the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for specific messages for our programs…
2017 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @17 conteam { NEW! }
2017 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2017
High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS
2018 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2018
Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR
2016 - 2017 Sacrament Preparation (parents / students preparing for Reconciliation & Eucharist): @smmsacprep
Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Youth Office: (281) 446-1241
Mike Smith, Director of Faith Formation
for Children and Youth
[email protected]
CCE Office: (281) 446-2933
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Children’s News and Adult Faith Formation
From The Ultimate Catholic Quiz by Karl Keating (Ignatius Press; Ignatius.com)
(Reprinted with permission)
Can you correctly answer this question?
Q. The Sacrament of Confession (a) almost always must be received before receiving Communion by anyone guilty of an unconfessed mortal sin; (b) is not necessary
because you can privately confess your sins to God; (c) must
be received by all adult Catholics at least once a year (one of
the six precepts of the Church); (d) is useless if you have
committed murder, sodomy, oppression of the poor, or defrauding workers of their just wages; (e) none of the above.
Come to serve: As our Savior came to serve, not to be
served, please prayerfully consider whether God is calling
you to serve as a catechist. We need more faithful Catholics
to aid in the faith formation of the next generation. Please
contact Mike or Ginger for information about serving as a
catechist.
FINAL CCE Registration for 2016-2017: Saturday, August 27th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Our final registration
event is coming up next Saturday! Come to the Family Life
Center to register.
Breaking Open the Word for Children:
Reprinted with permission from aliveinchrist.osv.com/family
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Isaiah 66:18-21
People will gather in God's name from all the nations. The
reading from the final chapter of Isaiah refers to a time when
the people of Israel believed that they could remain faithful
to the covenant by separating from peoples who were not
chosen. In today's passage, the point is made that all humankind will worship in Jerusalem. Some Gentiles would
even serve as priests and Levites, which was unheard of in
the religious belief of the time.
Reading II: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13
Your trials in life bring you strength. By designating Christians as children of God, the Letter to the Hebrews makes an
important point. Like the divine Son, disciples share in the
glory of God through the cross. In this passage, human suffering is interpreted as evidence that God is disciplining the
children He loves to bring them to maturity.
Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will
be last. The Gospel reading from Luke is a collection of
sayings warning disciples to be faithful and prepared. The
image of a narrow door indicates the difficulties involved in
following Jesus. In the Gospel of Luke, “table fellowship”
is a primary sign of discipleship. To eat with Jesus is to
share His life; to share His life is to share His cross.
The answer is (a). If you have committed a mortal sin, you may
not receive Communion until after you have gone to sacramental
Confession “unless there is a grave reason and no opportunity to
confess” (Canon Law # 916).
Adult Faith Formation CATECHESIS AND EVANGELIZATION OF ADULTS
Ivana T. Meshell, M.A., Director, [email protected] Assisted by Ginger Herrington, [email protected]
You Need Us! We Need You!
Talents are like muscles — they will waste away if not used.
Each one of us has been given incredible, special gifts.
They were not given to us to keep for ourselves.
1 Corinthians 12:4
Why help in my parish & community?
I don’t have time.
I’m not good enough.
I’m afraid of what it might entail.
I don’t want any trouble!
What have you been given
that you need to share?
What are you so afraid of?
We can only run quality programs at our parish with the prayers and help of people like you.
Help us HELP YOU find a way to use your gifts. We need help running our programs.
You need to know the joy and satisfaction of giving of yourself. Contact us—we are waiting for YOU!
Stay informed on the latest St. Mary Magdalene news! Sign up for Flocknotes on our parish homepage.
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Important Truths About Forgiveness
Ivana T. Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation
As we progress through the Year of Mercy, we understand that forgiveness is an important
aspect of mercy. Our parish is hosting a “Forgiveness Seminar” to be held on Saturday,
September 17. In anticipation of that event, here begins a series on forgiveness based on
presentations I have given. I hope it will be a fitting “warm-up!”
Forgiving does not mean forgetting.
Forgiving does not mean that past hurts will not be remembered. In fact, some hurts may never be truly forgotten. Forgetting isn’t necessary. Forgiving simply means that we no longer harbor ill will towards the person
or persons who offended us. It’s learning to let go of the past hurt.
Forgiveness does not mean you necessarily “get over it.”
You may never completely get over it. You stretch your capacity to bear the loss. You still feel the pain and
yet choose to go on. Only by God’s grace are we able to do this!
Forgiveness doesn’t mean allowing people to use you as a “doormat”.
Forgiving doesn’t mean allowing people to use or abuse us. Sometimes we need to remember what happened and learn from our pain so that we can set clear boundaries that will minimize the possibility that same
hurt will occur again. “Forgive and forget” means we don’t continue to hold the transgression against the person. It doesn’t mean we suddenly can’t (or shouldn’t) remember what happened.
It doesn’t mean facilitating another person’s negative behavior.
It doesn’t mean enabling the offender to repeat the same negative behavior over and over again. If the same
offense occurs repeatedly, we have a right to say, “no”—forgiving, but not facilitating, the repetition of the behavior.
Forgiveness is not weakness.
It takes a strong person to forgive. It takes courage and strength of character to do the kind of inner work that
forgiveness requires. A forgiving person is a person who is conscious of his or her own sinfulness, weakness
and mortality. A forgiving person realizes that he or she doesn’t have it all together, either.
All forgiveness is self-forgiveness, since your experience of the world is a result of your state of consciousness, then if you hate anyone, you are disliking a part of yourself.
—Raymond Charles Barker
Forgiveness is not a feeling.
Forgiveness is not a feeling, since love is not a feeling. Love is a decision. Love is a choice to act in a certain
way. Forgiveness is a choice to work with our thoughts and behaviors, which eventually enable our feelings
to change. Forgiveness does not require us to feel compassionate towards another person—it requires that
we act compassionately toward another, even when we don’t feel like it. It’s choosing to set free the one who
has offended us.
Forgiveness is not only about forgiving moral transgressions. Sometimes it’s merely about accepting the way things are. I find myself being angry at funerals. I want to kick something. True, it’s silly to be
angry with a dead person. I find that anger is part of my dealing with the pain of loss.
Forgiveness is accepting the weaknesses of our humanity. Some of us do a better job of acting on
our better impulses, some of us do not. Some of us make better, more life-giving choices, some of us do not.
Some people are very far away from being able to make good, moral choices. They have come to a state of
vice that is so debilitating that they do things that deeply wound others. This is part of our human condition
from which we need salvation.
Forgiveness is for all, even strangers. Forgiveness is merciful restraint, generosity, and love. It's a
kindness that extends even to total strangers that have no claim on us except that we are all members of the
human family.
Next week: “Why Forgive?”
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Mensaje del Párroco
Queridos hermanos y
hermanas en Cristo,
Si eres como yo, entonces ciertamente viste uno o dos eventos de
los Juegos Olímpicos. Ya que los
Juegos Olímpicos del 2016 culminan este domingo, no podemos evitar sentirnos asombrados por la influencia que los deportes tienen en el mundo. El evento vio lo
mejor de los deportes de más de 200 países,
los quienes compitieron por medallas y orgullo
nacional. Fue hermoso escuchar el himno de
los Estados Unidos una y otra vez a medida
que el equipo estadounidense ganaba la medalla de oro en muchos diferentes eventos. Mientras algunos celebraron su triunfo con aclamaciones y sonrisas, otros derramaron lágrimas
de alegría. Este evento unió a gente de toda
cultura y todo idioma por un objetivo común.
Países que están en guerra dejaron a un lado
su odio y se enfocaron en ganar medallas basadas en mérito y esfuerzo. ¡Qué sentido de
unión! Los atletas dedicaron muchas horas,
muchos recursos y muchos talentos para prepararse para la competencia. Ellos tuvieron
que disciplinarse para practicar para poder
competir. Todo eso fue para ganar medallas y
orgullo nacional. Cada uno de los atletas dio su
mejor esfuerzo y compitieron, pero poco a poco todo se redujo a unos cuantos atletas que
ganaron las medallas. Mientras veía los eventos, no podía evitar pensar en San Pablo, quien
describió nuestro viaje espiritual como una carrera para recibir un premio: “¿No han aprendido nada en el estadio? Muchos corren, pero
uno solo gana el premio. Corran, pues, de tal
modo que lo consigan. En cualquier competición los atletas se someten a una preparación
muy rigurosa, y todo para lograr una corona
que se marchita, mientras que la nuestra no se
marchita” (1 Corintios 9:24-25).
mos en la puerta angosta, muchas veces pensamos que pocas personas podrán entrar. Eso
no es necesariamente verdadero. Sin embargo,
los que pudieran entrar deben de ser personas
sin problemas que pudieran impedir que entren. Son personas que son pacientes y quienes
siguen las ordenes y las reglas puestas por el
Maestro. La salvación, según Jesús, no depende de cuantas veces comimos y bebimos con él,
sino de cómo utilizamos la energía provista
por la comida y bebida. Los fundamentalistas
creen que recibir a Jesús como “un Señor y
salvador personal” es todo lo que importa. “La
fe sola es suficiente” es lo que dicen ellos, pero
Jesús dice que debemos hacer un esfuerzo para entrar por la puerta angosta. Hay algunas
personas que enfrentan la vida con la idea que
cada y cualquier cosa que les da placer es buena. Para ellos no hay imperativo moral porque
las reglas se ponen en el camino del placer.
Como católicos creemos que nuestra fe debe
dar fruto en buenas obras. El camino menos
recorrido es el angosto, el camino de la conversión, de la disciplina. La segunda lectura de
hoy de la carta a los hebreos, la cual hace referencia a Proverbios 3:11-12, dice: “Hijo mío, no
desprecies la corrección del Señor…porque el
Señor corrige a los que ama”. La disciplina como entrenamiento que corrige, moldea o perfecciona las facultades mentales o el carácter
moral es una palabra que muchos en la sociedad de hoy en día, especialmente los jóvenes,
no quieren escuchar. A pesar de esto, aun es
comprobante del amor de Dios hacia nosotros.
Una persona disciplinada tiene autodominio y
es cortés, amable, bondadosa y considerada.
Esto es lo que significa entrar por la puerta angosta. La disciplina es necesaria para ser un
atleta exitoso y para poder ganar medallas
Olímpicas, pero también es necesaria en nuestra carrera espiritual para poder alcanzar la
En el evangelio de hoy, le preguntan a Jesús si eternidad con Dios.
pocas personas serán salvadas. En vez de dar
una respuesta directa, Jesús habló acerca de
entrar por la puerta angosta. Cuando pensa—Padre Félix ([email protected]) P. 13
Anuncios de la Semana
Ofrenda Semanal
Ofrenda del 13 y 14 de agosto del 2016 —
$25,168.84
Ofrenda enviada por internet — $3,458.13
Total — $28,626.97
Segunda Colecta (Sacerdotes Enfermos) —
$8,188.64
Informe del DSF (A partir del 08/15/2016)
Meta del DSF 2016 — $165,000.00
Contribución a la fecha — $118,271.05
Monto comprometido a la
fecha — $138,888.20
Numero de participantes — 371
Segunda Colecta para el
28 de agosto del 2016
La segunda colecta del próximo fin
de semana es para el apoyo de la Sociedad
Misionera de San Pablo, la orden de sacerdotes que están sirviendo a nuestra parroquia.
La Sociedad Misionera de San Pablo tiene un
total de 270 sacerdotes sirviendo en 18 países
alrededor del mundo. Ellos tienen 100 seminaristas en su seminario en Nigeria. A ellos les encantaría admitir a más candidatos que están
interesados en el sacerdocio, pero no tienen
suficientes recursos para hacerlo. Sus donaciones generosas les ayudarán con la formación de más sacerdotes para servir en la Iglesia. Muchas gracias por su generosidad.
El Ministerio de Bienvenida tiene una mesa en el atrio de
la iglesia para asistir a los visitantes y los nuevos miembros de nuestra parroquia con información acerca de la
Iglesia Santa María Magdalena. La mesa se encuentra cerca de la puerta del cuarto de los niños.
Vengan y pregunten cualquier pregunta que tengan; los
ministros que están presentes tratarán de asistirlos lo
mejor que puedan. Estamos aquí para hacerlos sentir en
casa.
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
Este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, al igual que el
ministerio del Papa Francisco, vienen renovando
nuestro entendimiento de que el corazón de la
Iglesia está abierto para todas las personas y de
que el corazón del Evangelio es la misericordia de
Dios. Inundados con la misericordia de Dios,
nuestros corazones deben desbordarse como arroyos llevando a
las personas cansadas y heridas la misericordia consoladora de
Jesús. Ya que Jesús señala que nuestra salvación no está garantizada por la Liturgia de la Palabra (“tú has enseñado en nuestras
plazas”) ni por la Eucaristía (“Hemos comido y bebido contigo”)
(Lucas 13:26). Habrá personas lejos de ese banquete “del oriente
y del poniente, del norte y del sur . . . participarán en el banquete del Reino de Dios” (13:29). Por el contrario, mostrar misericordia es la clave para obtener misericordia nosotros mismos (Mateo 5:7). Entonces, nunca debemos atrevernos a preguntar lo que “alguien” le preguntó a Jesús: “Señor, ¿es verdad
que son pocos los que se salvan?” (Lucas 13:23). La pregunta
debiera ser: “¿Me salvaré yo?” Y la respuesta de Jesús sería otra
pregunta: “¿Has sido misericordioso con tu prójimo, de manera
libre, con alegría, sin límites, sin condiciones, sin excepciones?”
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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TALLER DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA PARA JÓVENES ADULTOS
“Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría, en edad, y en gracia, ante Dios y los hombres”
— Lucas 2, 52
APRENDER A ORAR PARA APRENDER A VIVIR
† Te presentamos la figura deslumbrante de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo de
una manera cercana y vital, como un referente para el adolescente, para que, sintiéndose
atraído por Él, decida imitar su estilo de vida.
Está centrado en la Palabra de Dios, para que “sintonice” sus pensamientos con los pensamientos de Dios. (Biblia)
La tarea fundamental del Adolescente es descubrir su propia identidad; es decir, percibirse y aceptarse a sí mismo, sus rasgos, su figura, como una obra maestra salida de las manos divinas de Dios.
CUANDO: Cada miércoles
DE: 7 a 9 P.M.
DIRECCIÓN: Iglesia Santa María Magdalena (527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338)
Para mayor información, por favor llamen a:
Maricarmen Tusell — (281)870-2423
y Nilsa Perez — (281) 361-3692
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Anuncios de la Semana
Inscripciones para las Clases de
Catecismo del año escolar
2016-2017
Si todavía necesitan inscribir sus hijos para
el catecismo del próximo año, por favor
hagan planes de asistir al evento de “inscripciones regulares”, el cual será el sábado, 27 de agosto de 2 a 5
P.M. en el Centro Familiar. Esta será la ÚLTIMA
oportunidad para inscribirse para las clases de catecismo
antes del inicio de clases el 18 de septiembre. Se requiere pago en su totalidad cuando se inscriban; sin embargo,
nadie será rechazado si no pueden pagar. Simplemente
hablen con el Padre Felix ANTES del 27 de agosto para
ver si les puede autorizar una exención de matricula.
Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano:
Semestre II
La Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano (FPMC) es un programa que ofrece la base
teológica y el crecimiento espiritual para todos
aquellos católicos adultos mayores de 18 años que
quisieran profundizar su compromiso con Jesucristo y su Iglesia, fortaleciéndolo en un discípulo maduro.
Las clases comenzarán aquí en nuestra parroquia el
viernes, 26 de agosto de 7 a 9 P.M. en McGivney
Hall. Para mayor información, por favor comuníquense con Elizabeth Pereira al (281)570-8286 o
con Vickie Cortez al (281) 446-8211.
Programa 33 Días Hacia un Glorioso Amanecer
FESTIVAL DE MINISTERIOS
¡PRÓXIMAMENTE EL
10 Y 11 DE SEPTIEMBRE!
¿Qué es la Corresponsabilidad?
La corresponsabilidad es un estilo de vida. Es
una forma de participar en nuestra Iglesia y también una forma de traer a Dios al centro de nuestras vidas de todos los días. La corresponsabilidad no es “nuestro esfuerzo” sino “nuestra respuesta” a Dios—con nuestro Tiempo, Talento y
Tesoro—por causa de nuestra relación con él. Esta relación existe a través de su Hijo, Jesucristo.
¡Nosotros ejercemos corresponsabilidad buena
no para recibir agradecimiento sino para expresar nuestro agradecimiento en nuestra relación
especial con nuestro Dios amoroso!
Nuestro Comité de Corresponsabilidad de la Parroquia planea y ejecuta el Evento Anual de Reafirmación y Reclutamiento —
“El Festival de Ministerios”.
¡Crece en santidad en 33 días!
Únete a este grupo una vez a la semana durante 6 semanas en preparación para la Consagración Mariana. Este retiro está basado en el libro
del Padre Michael Gaitley, M.I.C.
2.
3.
4.
1. Lee las lecturas seleccionadas en el libro de
retiro
Reflexionar sobre la lectura diaria
Reunirse semanalmente con su grupo para discutir las
lecturas
Obtén nuevos conocimientos sobre la Consagración Mariana
Lugar: Parroquia Sta. María Magdalena
FECHAS: Ago. 31, Sept. 7, 14, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 2016
HORARIO: 6:30 – 8:45 P.M.
Fecha de Consagración: Oct. 7 –
Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
El evento incluye una series de enfoques en la
educación sobre la corresponsabilidad y también
una celebración de los ministerios de la parroquia. El Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro son discutidos y compromisos solicitados.
El Festival se llevará a cabo después de todas las
misas el fin de semana del 10 y 11 de septiembre
en el Centro Familiar.
¡Busquen oportunidades en la parroquia para reafirmar su compromiso a su ministerio y participar en
otro, O haga un compromiso para estar activo en
SU VIDA PARROQUIAL!
Costo: $4 para el material
Consiga una de las formas de registración en la iglesia donde
se encuentran los boletines.
¡Disfruten del compañerismo y la comida!
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