September 27, 2015 - St. Martha Catholic Church

September 27, 2015 - St. Martha Catholic Church

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