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July 24, 2016 - 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: July 24, 2016 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, and Mr. John Schuster 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 & 1:00 Spanish Mass 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 Bill Grun 281.360.3829 MARTHA’S GARDENERS Wayne Theis [email protected] ST. MARTHA’S OFFICE ANGELS Lourdes Fernandez 281.358.6637 x262 COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES CONT. 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 OUTREACH MINISTRIES CONT. 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 713.435.9215 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 Martha Busch 281.728.7159 SOCIAL JUSTICE Bob Simpson 713.410.2844 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 281.630.4820 ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS PRINCIPAL PK3-8TH Sherry Hundl [email protected] LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Tina Lewis 281.358.5523 CENTERING PRAYER DIRECTOR OF LITURGY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Greg LaCour [email protected] Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280 Cortney Waguespack 281.358.5523x326 COLUMBIAN SQUIRES DIRECTOR OF MUSIC REGISTRAR Mark Roseland 713.419.2532 Rhonda Szoeke 281.358.6637 COUPLES FOR CHRIST Jodie Richter 281.358.5523x314 LITURGY COORDINATOR FOR MaryLou & Ramon De La Cruz 832.527.1072 MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL LIFETEEN DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP COORDINADOR DE MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Joy Ehrman 281.358.1959x251 Liz Dukes [email protected] 281.358.6637 ALTAR SERVERS FAMILIA CORO DE ADULTOS Jennifer Farace 281.361.5414 Christiana Chavez 713.303.1749 Luis Valle 832.620.1888 BAPTISM FUNERALS GRUPO DE ORACIÓN 281.358.6637 Indiana Francis 281-358-6637 x255 Carmen Ogando 832-767-8826 CANTORS GRIEFSHARE HOSPITALIDAD 281.358.6637 Laura Cardella 281.360.2714 Gustavo Zapata 832.247.9955 CHILDREN’S ADORATION HISPANIC MINISTRIES LECTORES Annatte Salazar 281.358.1492 Ana Luisa Rodriguez 281.358.1959 x269 Cristina Gabas 281.796.9084 CHILDREN’S CHOIR HOMEBOUND ERRAND COMMITTEE LEGIÓN DE MARIA 281.358.6637 Greta Verhalen 832.264.7755 Veronica Reyes 281.728.9843 CHILDREN’S LITURGY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MARIA GORETTI NETWORK EN ESPAÑOL Jaclyn Dement [email protected] Tom Gallagher 713.364.9780 Patricia Lopez 281.389.1210 COMMUNION TO THE SICK LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS Hospital Visit Jodi Schod 281.713.8955 Janett o Rubén Manosalva 281.706.5068 Angela Wemyss 281.361.9720 MARRIAGE PREP. INFORMATION MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS Nursing Home & Homebound To Register 281.358-6637 DE LA EUCARISTIA 281.358.6637 MARTHA’S QUILTERS Juan Russo 954.439.1127 Hispanic Communion to the Sick Angela Wemyss 281.361.9720 MONAGUILLOS Amelia Murphy 713.865.6946 Noreen Borys 832.259.1848 Pastor Pastora 832.514.5741/832.633.0145 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS MOM’S COLLEGIAN PRAYER GROUP RICA OF THE EUCHARIST Gloria Gamez [email protected] Jaime Gomez 281.973.1857 Pam Rockwell 281.358.1959x230 MONICA’S HOPE VOCACIONES Y CÁLIZ DE VOCACIONES LECTORS Paul & Marcia Aegerter 281.812.1288 Tony Lasalle 646.489.1554 Richard Lowell 281.989.1097 MOTHER’S DAY OUT MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS Patty Jackson 281.358.1959x250 Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280 NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING For the weekend of July 16 & 17 PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Marion and Chris Dickson 713.516.7097 Robyn Laumbach 281.360.7897 your gifts of treasure resulted in: NEWCOMERS/WELCOMING/HOSPITALITY SACRISTANS Kristene Hergenrother 281.713.8961 Weekly Budget $ 71,034 Art Voltmann 281.361.6117 NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES Sunday Collection $ 43,409 SOUND BOARD MINISTRY Peggy Broyles 281.359.4560 Bill Phillips 713.419.9277 Faith Direct $ 69,203 RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY TEAM Over/(Under) $ 41,578 Barb Setser 281.358.4129 Joy Ehrman 281.358.1959x251 Year To Date: Nancy Landvogt 281.360.6050 (Funerals) USHERS Weekly Budget $ 213,102 ROSARY GUILD Barry Robichaux [email protected] Janice Cravens 832.713.0556 Sunday Collection $ 200,177 OUTREACH MINISTRIES SCOUTING Over/(Under) $ (12,925) SOCIAL SERVICES Acenith Claassen 832. 455.3764 Special collections: 281.358.6637 SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Capital Campaign $ 37,895 CANCARE Www.stmartha.com, Click on Ministries, Martha’s Kitchen $ 7,949 Roger Schuelke 281.358.8060 Community Life, Spiritual Direction Archdiocese SVDP $ 6,846 CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY SUNDAY NURSERY Jaime S. Gomez 281.973.1857 2016 DSF Goal $ 305,000 Patty Jackson 281.358.1959x250 Joseph Ortego 713.822.2825 TEAMS OF OUR LADY DSF Payments to Date $ 247,050 E-MAIL PRAYER WARRIORS Kevin & Donna O’Kelley 281.360.9644 Donna Rueby [email protected] Kevin & Michelle Campisi 281.361.4201 H.A.A.M. Brian & Mary Anne Sokol 281.642.3821 Alejandra Gutierrez 832.860.4860 Nick & Joannah Landry 281.764.6757 HOSPITAL MINISTRY VOCATIONS COMMITTEE Sarah Clark 281.361.8832 Phil & Diane Applegate 281.361.2913 Sheila Yepsen 281.358.5585 YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON MARIA GORETTI NETWORK Carol Bateman 281.359.1976 Shannon Deitz 713.775.9213 Nancy Karpinski 713.594.4430 Current Loan Debt: $ 11,461,855 From the Pastor To the parish family of St. Martha, The Scripture readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time remind us of the importance and necessity of making prayer the center of our lives. In the account from the Gospel of Luke which we hear today, the followers of Jesus were quite aware that he spent significant time in prayer. In today’s Gospel story one of the disciples makes the following request: “Lord, teach us to pray.” And Jesus uses the occasion to teach them to address God as “Father.” (Note that Luke’s version of the Lord’s Prayer is shorter than the version we usually pray which is from Matthew.) Jesus goes on to instruct the disciples that they can approach the “Father” with total trust and confidence at any time just as they would a loving parent or close friend. The Church teaches that God enters into a life-giving relationship with people of faith through the sacrament of baptism and through this relationship we become God’s adopted children. Prayer is thus seen as God drawing his children closer to his heart and making their hearts like his own. Another important thing to note about the teaching of Jesus is that prayer is the “one thing” necessary that is referred to in last Sunday’s Gospel account of Martha and Mary. Mary chose the “better part” or the “one thing” and was drawn into the outpouring of the Father’s love. Praying is not a one-time shot in life or something we do only when all seems lost and we are desperate. It is not so much about “saying prayers” as it is about becoming a person of prayer. This requires time and a commitment to focus on God and his will for us. A great question we can ask ourselves concerning our commitment to a regular prayer life is the following: when and where do I pray? This provides a simple and practical checkup about the reality of prayer in our lives. Most of us have met authentic people of prayer. We recognize them not so much because we witness them praying at church or in their homes but because their life of prayer influences everything they say and do. We usually sense a depth of maturity and a gift of peace which touch us when we are in contact with them. I am convinced that we are blessed with many such men and women and young people here at St. Martha. Let us take time to thank God for their presence in our faith community and let us ask the Lord to teach us to pray with the same trust and childlike confidence that they manifest. Becoming people of prayer lies at the heart of becoming good and faithful stewards and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Fr. Chester Borski Monica's Hope: Prayerful Support for Parents of Troubled Children Don't suffer in solitude. Within our Catholic community there are many with troubled children of all ages. Problems like addiction, criminality, mental illness, etc. Find support, strength and encouragement in a confidential environment. And, in the example of St. Monica, you can pray for your child and find peace. The next meeting will be Mon., August 1, 7:30 p.m., in Room 1 on the Woodland Hills Campus. If you have questions, call Paul and Marcia Aegerter at 281-812-1288, e-mail [email protected] or Kathy Czubik at 713-213-7173, e-mail [email protected]. ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE This weekend, July 23 & 24, 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.) PLEASE JOIN US!!!!!! FRIDAY, JULY 29th, FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT MARTHA. WE WILL HAVE MASS AT 7:30 PM FOLLOWED BY AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN THE NARTHEX. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Abraham bargains with God to spare the city (Genesis 18:20-32). Psalm — Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me (Psalm 138). Second Reading — Buried with Christ in baptism, we were also raised with him; all our transgressions are forgiven (Colossians 2:1214). Gospel — Jesus speaks of God’s sure response to those who pray (Luke 11:1-13). MASS INTENTIONS Mon./July 25 8:30 am †Earl Keeling Tues./July 26 8:30 am †Leticia R. Fernandez 7:00 pm Michael J. Benigno Family Wed./July 27 8:30 am †Charles Fallon 10:00 am †Raul Chavez Thurs./July 28 6:30 am †Agnes McDonnell 8:30 am †Priscilla Patricio Fri./July 29 8:30 am †Carl Burris Sat./July 30 5:30 pm †Jean Guide Sun./July 31 7:00 am †Roseann Munger 9:00 am †Mark Endsley 11:00 am †Barbara & Michael Vincent Mahalic 1:00 pm †Alanacia Martinez 5:30 pm †Donald Hogan † PLEASE REMEMBER THE RECENTLY DECEASED AND THEIR FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS † William “Bill” Fairlie (husband of Rose Fairlie) Lee Partipilo (mother of Cindy Mosby) Ron Christy (father of Jason Christy) Horacio “Lacho” Ayala (husband of A ngelica A yala) The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in James McPhearson, Sr. the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Ronnie May (husband of Claire May, father of Camille Morrison, Dorothy Alspaugh, Rhonda Kelly and Ron May) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Elvia Holguin Monday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps Herman Charles Jenny 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers: Mar ie Bur k, Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, John H. Hensley and John H. Hensley Jr., Sandra Theis, Norma Ross, Jean Lake, Jim Black, Katie Cowan, Caroline Esposito, Julia Volkerts, Margie Vega, Victoria 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Ramirez, Marlena Neathery, John King, Janie & Robert Alvarado, Michael Symon, Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps Tiare Tamura, Liz Donohue, Joseph Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Sharon Laine, 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Hertz Family, Elizabeth Dean, Gabriella Schlereth, Jane Hemberger, Mary Lohrman Mt 13:44-46 Moon, Lucille Burke, Tina Wooten, Don and Angie Chesnut, Humberto Garcia, Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1bPenny Gaido, Minerva Haney, Becky Kelly, Stephanie Barineau, Juanita Solis, 6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Lauri Baumeyer Kay, Veronica (Ronny) Villamor, Wanda Bacoro, Waldon LandFriday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8ry, Susan Thom, Tiffany Bedran, Grant McTaggart, Patrick Giordano, Millie Smaardyk, Myriam Varela, Rita Landvogt Corbell, Tom Aloisio, Joe Aloisio, Car10, 14; Jn 11:19-27 men Aloisio, Jaxson Prye, Randy Schulze, Santiago Morales, Maryann Kupstas, or Lk 10:38-42 Peggy Cole, Anji Ray, Nora Alonzo, Maria Saenz, Rebecca Martin, Jana Francis, Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps Catherine Casey, Mary Chovan, Lisa Warner, Jean Tomba, Rick Frantz, Rita Han69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; sen, Helmut Zehrer, Dan Kite, Catherine Sedlak, Melinda Moore, Efrain Cubillos Mt 14:1-12 Sarmiento, Eduardo Russy, Edulfo Rodriguez, Mariano Torres, Gladys Forero, Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps Victor P. Carvajal, Lucy de Carvajal, Orlando Moreno, Dung Van Chu, Carol Villella, Elena Childre, Lucy Richardson, Joan Ardoin, Elvia Zambrano, Natacha 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Col Cooke, Gerardo Ramos, Jaime Ramos, Dan Grohn, Larry Hattersley, Paul Gombos, 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13Myrna Piccione, Michelle Holm, Carol McAndrews, Scott McAndrews, Candace 21 Nicole Hupp, Joe & Diane Moseley, Consuelo Rodriguez Baez, Janie Medina, Sherry Russell, Rowan Mae Sullivan, Robyn Laumbach, Michelle Furman, MariSAINTS AND SPECIAL lyn Northcutt, Mary Homb, Rodney Gullo OBSERVANCES Please pray for our active military as seen on the wreath in the Narthex. To add a Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in loved one call: Jodi at 281-358-6637 or e-mail [email protected] Ordinary Time Year of Mercy—Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time—World Youth Day in Krakow: Monday: St. James “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” Tuesday: Ss. Joachim and Anne; This week, the universal Church focuses in prayerful solidarity on World Youth Day World Youth Day, Kra- in Krakow, where WYD’s founder, Saint John Paul II, served as archbishop. Its theme coincides with that of Pope Francis’ Jubilee Y ear of Mercy: “Blessed are the kow, Poland merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Today’s Gospel echoes the Friday: St. Martha same theme, as Jesus unites prayer with mercy in “The parable of the persistent Saturday: St. Peter Chrysologus; friend.” Jesus teaches us not only what words to pray, but what deeds must match Blessed Virgin Mary authentic prayer. How beautifully down-to-earth is Jesus’ portrait of a God who can be trusted to do what is best for us. A pesky neighbor disturbs a sleeping friend and disrupts the household. Yet beautiful images unfold. Persevering prayer receives active, practical mercy in loaves of bread, recalling Luke’s unique expression for the Eucharist, “the breaking of bread” (Luke 24:35; Acts 2:42). WYD, the Jubilee, and Jesus thus unite to define perfect prayer as persevering communion with God and unconditional mercy toward our neighbor. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Adult Organizations and Opportunities ATTENTION SINGLES!!! Check us out! Join NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, a ministry for older singles ages 40 and up, on Wednesday, July 27, to talk/eat/drink at 7:00 p.m. at Pei Wei, 702 Kingwood Drive in Kingwood. For more info, contact Elizabeth Schields (281-4412552 or [email protected]) or Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or [email protected]) or subscribe to us on Flocknote at St. Martha’s website. IF YOU ARE A PASSIONATE AND FAITH-FILLED EDUCATOR, ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR Kindergarten Teacher Middle School Social Studies Teacher Part- me Middle School Spanish Teacher Subs tute Teachers For more information, please visit our website at www.stmarthacs.org or contact Principal Mrs. Tina Lewis at 281-358-5523. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Course: From Mon., Sept. 12th to Mon., Nov 7th the Financial Planning Committee will be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. There is no charge for the course other than the course materials which should be purchased directly from Dave Ramsey. Information about the class, registration and purchase of the course material can be done at the following link: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1021340 For more information, please call Patty Schulze at 713-560 -7444 or e-mail Patty at [email protected]. St. Martha Women’s ACTS Retreat September 15 - 18, 2016 Registration for the September 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’s. Registration is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis, and must include a nonrefundable 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, Stacie Eakin, at 713898-1335 or [email protected]. God Bless! Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group September 15, 7:30-9:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 Msgr. Jamail Family Center, Room 202 The September 15th meeting will feature guest speaker Brooke Jemelka, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jemelka is one of three practitioners with Caritas Women’s Care, part of CHI St. Luke’s Medical Group Sugar land. Caritas is dedicated to providing holistic, comprehensive, and restorative services for women from adolescence through menopause. Honoring womanhood and the sanctity of human life, Caritas Women’s Care offers on-site education about natural family planning and infertility in a loving, faith-based environment. For more information contact Shannon Lassen, 832-9786716, [email protected] or Janel Greig, 713-586-9567, [email protected]. ADULT FAITH FORMATION THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF JULY. THE OFFICE WILL RE-OPEN MONDAY, AUGUST 1, WITH REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Tuesday Morning: Breakfast & Bible Study 9:30 – 10:45 am – Faith Formation Center, Room 2 Reading, studying & sharing on the Sunday Scriptures led by Carla Lewton. All are welcome. NO BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY THE MONTH OF JULY. August Dates: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30. St. Martha Adult Faith Formation Website: www.stmarthaaff.com Recordings of previous adult classes, handouts, PowerPoints, schedules, important links, music, and more…check it out! Adult Faith Formation videos available for viewing on Y ou Tube. Click the Y ou Tube icon on the website home page to view. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK - AFF Information Click the Facebook icon on the website home page and join. THE FAITH FORMATION LIBRARY IS NO LONGER TAKING BOOK DONATIONS AT THIS TIME. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SO GENEROUS, THE SHELVES ARE OVERFLOWING. THANK YOU FOR YOU DONATIONS. 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 Organizations and Opportunities YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON SUMMER VACATION The Young at Heart Luncheons held at St. Martha's on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month will NOT be held during the Summer. We will resume on Wednesday, September 14. Have a great summer and check the bulletin in August for information on the September luncheons. 2016 Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast July 28, 7:30 a.m. Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar Street Houston, Texas 77010 Speaker: Most Reverend Michael Sis Bishop of San Angelo Get your Tickets now! Visit our website to reserve your space: www.archgh.org/prayerbreakfast 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 281-3586637 to let us know. Hospital regulations require us to have the patient’s name and room number before we send someone. Vocation Corner DEAR YOUNG PEOPLE: Do not be afraid of Christ. He takes nothing away, and He gives you everything. When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return. Pope Benedict XVI CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: Please join the McTaggart Family TRAVEL TO IRELAND WITH FR. CHESTER BORSKI September 26, 2017 - October 5, 2017 Registration Deadline August 1, 2016 St. Patrick's & Guinness / Religious & Cultural Treasures of Ireland Go to this link and for detailed information just click on EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT. www.travelillume.com/trc/dko in prayer this week as they host the Chalice and pray for Vocations. Interested? Please contact Karen Ehlig at 281-361-7127 or by e-mail at [email protected] to schedule a week. Out of work? Looking for a change? We can help! 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, July 25, 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 Our guest speaker with be Sister Pauline Troncole, with Sisters of Charity, who will speak to us about the works of mercy with Catholic Charities. Meetings every Friday from 9:15am to noon in Room 2 on St. Martha’s Woodland Hills campus 3702 Woodland Hills Dr., Kingwood St. Martha’s Between Jobs and Beyond ministry helps those who are looking for a new and more satisfying job. We can help with resume writing, interview preparation and networking. We also can help you get your head in the right place, spiritually and emotionally, which is critical for effective job seeking. We encourage a spirit of service to others. When we help others, we feel better. Questions? E-mail [email protected] or call Bob Simpson at 713-410-2844. You are invited to Serra Club Northeast of Houston’s Monthly Dinner and Meeting RSVP: Diddy Muck [email protected] 281-615-2015 Parenting/Youth Are Your Kids Excited for Sunday? Come and see what we are learning in Children’s Liturgy! Every Sunday at 9am your children are discovering their faith. Preschool to 5th graders explore the Gospel, get a deeper understanding of the mass, and learn how to listen to His voice. Visit a class one Sunday and sign up if you think this is for you! We need more adult and teen volunteers in the Preschool to 2nd grade classes, to guide children through the activities and crafts that accompany the lesson plan. Get involved - let God open your heart to the graces He is pouring over the children of St. Martha. Contact Jaclyn Dement at [email protected] or 713-851-6751. Limited Openings for the 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR! Visit our school website at www.stmarthacs.org for more information or contact Registrar Jodie Richter at [email protected]. IF YOU ARE A PASSIONATE AND FAITH-FILLED EDUCATOR, ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL HAS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR Kindergarten Teacher Middle School Social Studies Teacher Part- me Middle School Spanish Teacher Subs tute Teachers For more information, please visit our website at www.stmarthacs.org or contact Principal Mrs. Tina Lewis at 281-358-5523. ST. MARTHA SUNDAY NURSERY Sundays- 9 AM, 11 AM and 1:00 PM Open every Sunday, with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter. CCE, LIFETEEN & SACRAMENT Registration Begins Tuesday August 2nd in the Faith Formation Office during regular office hours and After all English Masses the weekend of August 20th and 21st. Visit to www. Stmartha.com for more information on registration and to volunteer. Sign Up soon!!! PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION “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, 3-4 PM. Monday: 5-6 PM, 10-11 PM. Tuesday: 2-3 AM, 7-8 AM, 5-6 PM. Wednesday: 12 AM, 5-6 PM. Friday: 1-2 AM, 6-7 PM. Saturday: 12 AM, 3-4 AM, 7-8 PM, Noon -1 PM, 2-3 PM, 78 PM, 8-9 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. Divine Mercy ChapletThe 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! St. Martha Rosary Guild Urgent We need help making rosaries. Please come by and help us every Wednesday from 10:00am-2:30pm, at the Woodland Hills Campus, Room 2, and bring your lunch or join us every 2nd Sunday of the Month, Room 2, from 1:00pm-3:00pm. See you there! For more info contact Janice Cravens 832-713-0556, [email protected] or Gilda Womack at 281-989-4241, [email protected]. Website: www.MarianiteRosaryGuild.org Storefront: www.MarianiteRosaryGuild.etsy.com Day Trip To Galveston- Tentative date August 7th- We will be taking a trip to Galveston as a pilgrimage to the Holy Door at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Pope Francis extended a temporal privilege allowing Catholics to obtain a plenary indulgence during the Year of Mercy by passing through a designated Holy Door during the Year of Mercy. We will stay for Mass at the cathedral and then go to the beach for a picnic lunch. We are still in the planning stages of this event. We will be carpooling from the church parking lot. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information. Bible Study – Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church. We are currently studying the Book of Revelations. We are an informal group and encourage all to join. No prior Bible study experience is necessary! We will be meeting in the parlor, which is located in the rear of the church (when you enter the main doors, take the hall on your leftit is the first door on the left hand side). Please subscribe to our e-mail list via Flocknote new.flocknote.com/stmartha/YAStMYoungAdults/ or visit www.facebook.com/groups/YAStM/ or www.stmartha.com/ yastm to stay informed of upcoming events. For questions about any events, please e-mail youngadults@ stmartha.com. You may also call or text Matt 718-8876837. Houston Aggie Catholics! Please join us for an Aggie Catholic Maroon Mass to welcome our new Aggie Catholic freshman, transfer students and their families and learn about all of the great things happening at St. Mary’s! Date: Saturday, July 30th Mass Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston 77002 Light dinner and program will follow at Cathedral Centre. RSVP to Beth Ogden, 979-846-5717, ext. 110 or e-mail [email protected]. Rosary after Daily MassA group of parishioners gathers after the 8:30 a.m. daily Mass, when able, to pray the rosary. All are welcome to join them in the back of the church in front of the Mary statue to pray the rosary to honor our Blessed Mother. Think there isn’t anyone pulling for your marriage? Think again. Teams of Our Lady USA-A movement of conjugal spirituality Marriage is a challenge. Whether a couple is newlywed, raising a family, or “empty nesting”, the call to grow together in love is ever present. Often couples find they are living in a social climate where forces and stresses are at work that can undermine both their marriage and their faith. All over the world, couples have found a way to meet their desire for growth in love and faith through the Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) movement. A team is a group of five to seven couples that have decided to join together to find support in their efforts to lead Gospel lives. The team meets once a month, in each other’s homes, for a simple meal and in a spirit of friendship share their experiences of the previous month. After dinner, the mood shifts to the more obviously spiritual as the team reflects on scripture and prays. Finally, they discuss study material on married life and faith. The team meeting is truly a unique gathering – lively and enjoyable, yet structured and meaningful. If you would like to join such a group, plan on attending a 45 minute Information Meeting on Sunday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2 at the Woodland Hills Campus. Contact Donna at 281-360-9644 or e-mail dwokelley@ gmail.com for more information and to reserve a spot. Pro-Life Mass and Rosary: Every 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Please join us Saturday, August 6. PROJECT RACHEL: 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, 713-435-9215, or [email protected]. Women’s Familia Mother of Young Children, working in the home or outside of the home…finally…something just for you! Want an opportunity to grow in solid friendships with other moms just like you, delve more deeply into who you are as a woman, wife and mother in the light of your faith and equip yourself with practical tools that can be applied right away: Call Christiana Chavez at 713-303-1749 or [email protected] to learn more. Meetings are held on the 2nd/4th Monday of the month from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the FLC with babysitting provided. The cost for the Familia book is $35; partial scholarships are available. Men’s Familia Do you want to be a better man….for your wife, for your children, for yourself? Make your family GREAT – Experience friendship with other Catholic men as your explore principles to help you make decisions at work, as a husband, father and leader of your family. The Men’s Familia team will meet monthly from September – April, day of the week, time and location TBD. The cost for the book is $45; partial scholarships are available. Contact John Ehlig at [email protected] for more information. Familia is a division of Cana Family Institute. Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship In the words of Pope Francis, “progress in building a people in peace, justice and fraternity depends on four principles related to constant tensions present in every social reality.” The four principles include the dignity of the human person, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. The following is excerpted from the USCCB document Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship The Dignity of the Human Person Human life is sacred. The dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. Direct attacks on innocent persons are never morally acceptable, at any stage or in any condition. In our society, human life is especially under direct attack from abortion, which some political actors mischaracterize as an issue of “women’s health.” Other direct threats to the sanctity of human life include euthanasia and assisted suicide (sometimes falsely labelled as “death with dignity”), human cloning, in vitro fertilization, and the destruction of human embryos for research. Catholic teaching about the dignity of life calls us to oppose torture, unjust war, and the indiscriminate use of drones for violent purposes; to prevent genocide and attacks against noncombatants; to oppose racism; to oppose human trafficking; and to overcome poverty and suffering. Nations are called to protect the right to life by seeking effective ways to combat evil and terror without resorting to armed conflicts except as a last resort after all peaceful means have failed, and to end the use of the death penalty as a means of protecting society from violent crime. We revere the lives of children in the womb, the lives of persons dying in war and from starvation, and indeed the lives of all human beings as children of God. We stand opposed to these and all activities that contribute to what Pope Francis has called “a throwaway culture.” Questions for your consideration: What can we do to alleviate the deadly attacks on fellow Christians? Can we stop the ongoing destruction of over one million innocent human lives by abortion? Can physician assisted suicide ever be tolerated? Formando Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos Fieles En palabras del papa Francisco, “para avanzar en esta construcción de un pueblo en paz, justicia y fraternidad, hay cuatro principios relacionados con tensiones propias de toda realidad social.” Los cuatro principios son la dignidad de la persona humana, el bien común, la subsidiariedad y la solidaridad. A continuación un extracto del documento del USCCB El Reto de Formar la Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos Fieles La Dignidad de la Persona Humana La vida humana es sagrada. La dignidad de un ser humano es la fundación de la visión moral de una sociedad. Los ataques directos a personas inocentes nunca van a ser moralmente aceptados, en ninguna situación o condición. En nuestra sociedad la vida humana está bajo ataque directo del aborto, al cual algunos actores políticos lo encubren como un asunto de “salud de la mujer”. Otras amenazas directas contra la santidad de la vida humana incluyen la eutanasia y el suicidio asistido (llamado falsamente “muerte con dignidad”), la clonación humana, la fertilización in-vitro y la destrucción de embriones humanos para investigación. La doctrina católica, en referencia a la dignidad de la vida, nos llama a oponernos a la tortura, a las guerras injustas y al uso indiscriminado de aviones no-tripulados para propósitos violentos; nos llama a prevenir genocidios y ataques contra personal civil; a oponernos al racismo y al tráfico humano; a buscar medios para superar la pobreza y el sufrimiento. Las naciones están llamadas a proteger el derecho a la vida mediante la búsqueda de formas efectivas de combatir la maldad y el terror sin recurrir a conflictos armados a menos que se trate de la última opción después de agotar todos los medios pacíficos; se les pide ponerle fin a la pena de muerte como medida de protección a la sociedad contra crímenes violentos. Nosotros respetamos la vida de los bebes en los vientres de las madres, la vida de las personas que mueren en las guerras y de hambre, en general, la vida de todo ser humano como hijos de Dios. Nos oponemos a todas aquellas acciones y actividades que contribuyen lo que el Papa llama “cultura de descarte”. Preguntas para reflexionar: ¿Qué podemos hacer para mitigar los ataques mortales a nuestros hermanos Cristianos? ¿Podemos detener el avance del aborto que ha matado más de un millón de vidas inocentes? ¿Puede el suicidio asistido por médicos ser tolerado? Ministerio Hispano Para la familia de la parroquia de Santa Marta, Las lecturas de la Escritura para el domingo 17 del tiempo ordinario nos recuerdan la importancia y la necesidad de hacer de la oración el centro de nuestras vidas. En el relato del Evangelio de Lucas, que oímos hoy, los seguidores de Jesús eran muy conscientes de que pasó un tiempo considerable en la oración. En la historia del Evangelio de hoy uno de los discípulos hace la siguiente petición: "Señor, enséñanos a orar”. Y Jesús aprovecha la ocasión para enseñarles a dirigirse a Dios como “Padrea”. (Tenga en cuenta que la versión de Lucas de la Oración al Señor es más corta que la versión que suele rezarse que es la de Mateo). Jesús pasa a instruir a los discípulos que pueden acercarse al "Padre" con total confianza y confidencia en cualquier momento tal como lo harían un padre amoroso o un amigo cercano. La Iglesia enseña que Dios entra en una relación que da vida a las personas de fe a través del sacramento del bautismo y por medio de esta relación llegamos a ser hijos adoptivos de Dios. La oración es vista, así como Dios dibujo a sus hijos cerca de su corazón y hacer de sus corazones como el suyo. Otra cosa importante a tener en cuenta sobre la enseñanza de Jesús es que la oración es la "única cosa" necesaria que se hace referencia en el relato del Evangelio del domingo pasado de Marta y María. María escogió la "mejor parte" o "una cosa" y se vio envuelta en la efusión del amor del Padre. Orar no es un tiro de una sola vez en la vida o algo que hacemos sólo cuando todo parece perdido y estamos desesperados. No se trata tanto de "decir oraciones" ya que se trata es de convertirse en una persona de oración. Esto requiere tiempo y un compromiso de centrarse en Dios y su voluntad para nosotros. Una gran pregunta que nos podemos hacer con respecto a nuestro compromiso con una vida de oración es el siguiente: ¿cuándo y dónde puedo orar? Esto nos proporciona un chequeo sencillo y práctico sobre la realidad de la oración en nuestra vida. La mayoría de nosotros hemos conocido a personas auténticas de oración. No los reconocemos tanto porque asistamos a rezar en la iglesia o en sus casas, pero debido a que su vida de oración influye en todo lo que dicen y hacen. Por lo general, percibimos una profundidad de madurez y un don de la paz que nos toca cuando estamos en contacto con ellos. Estoy convencido de que hemos sido bendecidos con muchos de estos hombres y mujeres y los jóvenes aquí en Santa Marta. Tomemos tiempo para agradecer a Dios por su presencia en nuestra comunidad de fe y pidamos al Señor que nos enseñe a orar con la misma confianza y seguridad infantil con que se manifiestan. Convertirse en personas de oración está en el centro de llegar a ser buenos y fieles administradores y fieles discípulos de Jesucristo. Padre Chester Borski 17º Domingo de Cuaresma Reflexión sobre el Jubileo de la Misericordia: La sexta obra de misericordia corporal es: Socorrer a los presos. La privación de nuestra libertad es uno de los castigos más severos que existe. La sociedad es corresponsable en muchos de los crímenes. Uno de los ministerios menos acudidos es el de visitar a los prisioneros en cárceles y centros de detención, se necesitan más voluntarios para poderlo hacer bien. Aún si no los puedes visitar, todos podemos rezar por ellos, por su conversión y por sus familias y víctimas. Jesús le dijo a San Faustina: “Mientras más grande sea el pecador, mayor derecho tiene para Mi Misericordia”. La oración es un muy poderosa y todos la podemos usar. También es muy importante el ayudar a nuestros hermanos, que aunque no están físicamente en alguna cárcel, son presos de algo: Sus pasiones, la tecnología, sus vicios, etc. Mucha gente necesita la ayuda de otros para poder liberarse de aquello que los mantiene atrapados y nos los deja vivir de acuerdo a lo que Dios nos manda. Seamos misericordiosos con ellos. Compromiso de la semana: Rezaré por las personas que están en prisiones y centros de detención. Ministerio Hispano RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS Los Sacramentos son ayudas, medios, herramientas, gracias que Jesús nos dejó para poder seguirlo por el camino de nuestra vida diaria, que no siempre es fácil, por eso nos invita a tomar nuestra cruz y seguirle hacia la vida eterna. Estas ayudas-sacramentos están aquí en la Iglesia y son para todos a nadie se le pueden negar si está dispuesto a seguir a Jesús. 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 Jesús le dejó 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) y participa en el RICA en Español. MARIA GORETTI NETWORK ESPANOL PARA TODA VICTIMA DE ABUSO MGN es Un grupo de apoyo formado por personas que han vivido cualquier tipo de abuso en algún momento de su vida y que están buscando sanación y perdón. Para mayor información llamar al teléfono 281-389-1210 o enviar un email a [email protected]. Alli le darán más información sobre 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 e-mail: [email protected] Proyecto Gabriel— ¿Está embarazada? ¿Necesita ayuda durante su embarazo? No importa su edad! Para más información favor de llamar a 713-225-5826.