August 30, 2015 - St. Martha Catholic Church

August 30, 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:
August 30, 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
Derek Gallardo 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.
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
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]
ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
PRINCIPAL PK3-8TH
Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280
Mark Roseland
281.782.3145
Tina Lewis
281.358.5523
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
COUPLES FOR CHRIST
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Rick Lopez [email protected]
MaryLou & Ramon De La Cruz 832.527.1072
Cortney Waguespack
281.358.5523x326
LITURGY COORDINATOR FOR
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP
REGISTRAR
LIFETEEN
Francine Puglia [email protected]
Jodie Richter
281.358.5523x314
Joy Ehrman
281.358.1959x251
FAMILIA
ALTAR SERVERS
MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Christiana Chavez
713.303.1749
Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280
COORDINADOR DE MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
FUNERALS
BAPTISM
Dcn. Alfredo Soto 281.713.8917
Indiana Francis
281-358-6637 x255
281.358.6637
COORDINADORA DE CATECISMO PARA
GRIEFSHARE
CANTORS
JÓVENES Y SACRAMENTOS
Laura Cardella
281.360.2714
Dr. Rick Lopez [email protected]
Irene Soto
281.358.1959x269
HISPANIC MINISTRIES
CHILDREN’S ADORATION
CORO DE ADULTOS
Ana Luisa Rodriguez 281.358.1959 x269
Annatte Salazar
281.358.1492
Luis Valle
832.620.1888
HOMEBOUND ERRAND COMMITTEE
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
Greta Verhalen
832.264.7755
Dr. Rick Lopez [email protected]
Carmen Ogando 832-767-8826
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COMMUNION TO THE SICK
HOSPITALIDAD
Gary Everett [email protected]
Hospital
Visit
Gustavo Zapata 832.247.9955
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS
Angela
Wemyss
281.361.9720
LECTORES
Jodi Schod
281.713.8955
Nursing Home & Homebound
Cristina Gabas
281.796.9084
MARRIAGE PREP. INFORMATION
Pat
Timpanaro
281.361.9338
LEGIÓN DE MARIA
To Register
281.358-6637
Hispanic
Communion
to
the
Sick
Veronica Reyes
281.728.9843
MARTHA’S QUILTERS
Amelia Murphy
713.865.6946
MARIA GORETTI NETWORK EN ESPAÑOL
Angela Wemyss
281.361.9720
EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS
Patricia Lopez
281.389.1210
Noreen Borys
832.259.1848
OF THE EUCHARIST
MOM’S COLLEGIAN PRAYER GROUP
Pam
Rockwell
281.358.1959x230
Gloria Gamez
[email protected]
Janett o Rubén Manosalva 281.706.5068
GREETERS
MONICA’S HOPE
MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS
Nora Twohy
281.814.5431
Paul & Marcia Aegerter 281.812.1288
DE LA EUCARISTIA
GREETERS-FAMILY MASS
MOTHER’S DAY OUT
Juan Russo 954.439.1127
Casey Levy [email protected]
MONAGUILLOS
Patty Jackson
281.358.1959x250
LECTORS
Pastor Pastora
832.514.5741/832.633.0145
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Erv Baumeyer
281.358.4975
RICA
Marion and Chris Dickson
713.516.7097
MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS
Jaime Gomez 281.973.1857
NEWCOMERS/WELCOMING/HOSPITALITY
Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280
VOCACIONES Y CÁLIZ DE VOCACIONES
Kristene Hergenrother 281.713.8961
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tony Lasalle 646.489.1554
NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES
Robyn Laumbach 281.360.7897
Peggy Broyles
281.359.4560
SACRISTANS
For the weekend of Aug. 22 & 23 your
RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS
Art Voltmann
281.361.6117
gifts of treasure resulted in:
Barb Setser 281.358.4129
SOUND BOARD MINISTRY
Weekly Budget
$
72,051
Nancy Landvogt 281.358.6637 x202 (Funerals)
Bill Phillips
713.419.9277
Sunday Collection
$
53,494
ROSARY GUILD
TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY TEAM
Faith Direct-Offertory
$
37,837
JoAnna Loup
281.361.0391
Joy Ehrman
281.358.1959x251
Holy Days-Assumption
$
1,374
SCOUTING
Over/(Under)
$
20,654
USHERS
Acenith Claassen 832. 455.3764
Year To Date:
Barry Robichaux [email protected]
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Weekly Budget
$
576,408
OUTREACH
MINISTRIES
Sunday Collection
$
559,931
Www.stmartha.com, Click on Ministries,
SOCIAL
SERVICES
Over/(Under)
$
(16,477)
Community Life, Spiritual Direction
281.358.6637
Special collections:
SUNDAY NURSERY
CANCARE
Capital Campaign
$
24,331
Patty Jackson
281.358.1959x250
Roger Schuelke
281.358.8060
Martha’s Kitchen
$
4,839
TEAMS OF OUR LADY
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2015 DSF Goal
$
295,000
Kevin & Donna O’Kelley
281.360.9644
Jaime S. Gomez 281.973.1857
DSF Payments to Date
$
268,876
Kevin & Michelle Campisi 281.361.4201
Current Loan Debt: $ 13,200,801
Joseph Ortego 713.822.2825
Brian & Mary Anne Sokol 281.642.3821
Recap for June 2015
E-MAIL PRAYER WARRIORS
Nick & Joannah Landry 281.324.1231
Contributions to reduce the debt: $ 71,871
Donna Rueby [email protected]
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
Payments
to reduce the debt:: $ 90,700
H.A.A.M.
Phil & Diane Applegate 281.361.2913
Over/(short): $ (18,829)
Alejandra Gutierrez 832.860.4860
From the Pastor
To the parish family of St. Martha,
To understand the message of the Gospel account for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, it may
be helpful to recall a passage from the New Testament where Jesus is answering questions from
a crowd that had gathered to listen to his teaching. One of the people asked the question that most of us
have had at one time or another: “Master, what must I do to gain eternal life?” Behind this question is the
need for us to be reassured about the “correct formula” or the “right way” to live in order to get to heaven. As
we search the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, we discover that he did not provide a list of detailed laws
and strict regulations to observe. Instead Jesus gave a new kind of answer to this age-old question. He
spoke of himself as being one with his Father and he frequently used the phrase “I am.” While this response
may seem somewhat enigmatic, what Jesus was emphasizing was that authentic religion flowed from the
heart, from one’s relationship with God. Thus, for Christians there was to be a new standard to use
in judging “righteousness,” a biblical term which means a right relationship with God, with others, and with
oneself. This standard was not something that could easily be codified in a set of laws and prescriptions. It
was a standard that could only be lodged in the heart of the person. It originated from an action of God’s
grace that flowed from the Word of God. Once welcomed into the heart, it would purify, transform, and renew people from within. Certainly there exist pride, anger, hate, lust, and any number of sinful attitudes in
the interior of human beings and these are the source of evil in the world. However, no external law, religious ritual, or time-honored regulation can eliminate these from our lives. Only the transformation of the
heart that comes from God’s grace can do that!
Certainly Jesus did not come to do away with the Law and the Ten Commandments that were so cherished by the people of Israel. Jesus was a practicing Jew and he faithfully followed these rituals and regulations. He spoke of fulfilling the Law and the Prophets by living from within. The Commandments tell us to
worship God alone, to honor parents and the goods of others, not to kill or steal or bear false witness, etc.
Such Commandments are necessary for the good order of society and most of the time it is not too difficult to
observe them. But Jesus went further and called for authentic “habits of the heart” that would lead us to love
God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves. In a summary of this “New Law” Jesus gave us the Beatitudes and invited us to “be poor in spirit, to be meek and humble of heart, to be just and merciful, to be
gentle and forgiving.” Keeping the Commandments is a necessary preparation for learning to live from the
heart. While there will always exist some tension between law and grace, this is a healthy tension that should lead us to reflect on how we can internalize the values espoused by our sacred
laws and rituals. It’s crucial that we heed the admonition of St. James in our second reading: let
us become “doers of the word and not hearers only” and let us pray that our religion is indeed
“pure and undefiled before God.”
Fr. Chester Borski
Out of Work, or Just Wishing for a Change?
We can help!
Final Call for Italy pilgrimage: Ther e ar e a
few spaces left for the December 4-11 pilgrimage
to Rome for the Celebration of Vatican II's 50th
Anniversary. Msgr. Borski will be our spiritual
director as we visit St. Peter's Basilica, the catacombs, have an audience with Pope Francis and
experience the opening of the doors to the Basilica
for the beginning of the Holy Year of Mercy. It
you are interested, please contact Carla Lewton
([email protected]; 281-713-8968) or Anne
Comeaux at 713-582-9935. Mid-September is our
last time for registrations.
Pro-Life Mass and Rosary:
Every 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Please
join us Saturday, September 5.
Saturday Workshop
St. Martha Between Jobs and Beyond
Saturday, September 12, from 9 am to Noon
Room 2 on the Faith Formation Campus
(3702 Woodland Hills Drive)
If you or someone you know is unemployed, or unhappy with
their current job and would just love to start a new career, we
can HELP. St. Martha Between Jobs and Beyond will be holding workshops on the second Saturday of each month. Come
see us on Saturday, September 12th to update your skills at
résumé writing, networking and interviewing.
Come, learn and participate!!
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Moses directs the people to observe the
commandments of the Lord
(Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8).
Psalm — The one who does justice will
live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15).
Second Reading — Welcome the word
that you have received and become doers
of the word, not hearers only (James 1:1718, 21b-22, 27).
Gospel — You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition (Mark
7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23).
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:
1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5,
11-13; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday:
1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4,
13-14; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk
4:38-44
Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:111
Friday:
Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk
5:33-39
Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8;
Lk 6:1-5
Sunday:
Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas
2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37
SAINTS AND SPECIAL
OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Twenty-second Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Thursday: St. Gregory the Great
Friday:
First Friday
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First
Saturday
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
OF THE WEEK
That we may not only hear God’s word,
but also learn to live it every day
of our lives.
“Be doers of the word and not hearers
only…” (James 1:22)
What do you do to live God’s word? Do
you share your time in prayer with God?
Do you use your talent to help those in
need? Are you generous with your financial resources? If not, what are you waiting for?
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon./Aug. 31
8:30 am †Kenriqo Buning
Tues./Sep. 1
8:30 am †Mr. & Mrs. T.
Valiano
7:00 pm †Maltilda Finn
Wed./Sept. 2
8:30 am †Catherine Cook
10:00 am †George Brown
Thurs./Sept. 3
6:30 am †Dr. Charles &
Rosalie Matassa
8:30 am †Kevin Briones
Fri./Sept. 4
8:30 am †Sabrina Cuadra
Sat./Sept. 5
8:30 am Pro-Life Mass
5:30 pm †Rita Pearl Leahy
Sun./Sept. 6
7:00 am †Florence Kerrigan & Sharon
Kerrigan Koenig
9:00 am †Eunice Walker
11:00 am †Earl Keeling
1:00 pm †Genoveva Torres
5:30 pm Mary Ann Brown
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. 2.
† PLEASE REMEMBER THE RECENTLY DECEASED
AND THEIR FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS †
Jean Guide
John Alba
Irene Glanz (mother of Jeanne Simonetti)
Consvelo Pena
Randy Yahner (brother of Debbie Damratoski)
Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers: Tiar e
Tamura, Janie Alvarado, Dwayne Collins, Alice O’Malley, Vi Henry, Linda Kraus, Richard Schmerber, Catherine Sprabary & Family, Margaret
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
(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
Divorced. Cathlic. Now What ? Navigating Your Life After Divorce.
This is a simple program of support, encouragement and recovery for those who find themselves separated or divorced and are looking for a way to navigate
through the myriad of feelings and emotions in the aftermath. Led by a Spiritual Director and a team of divorced
Catholics, some of the topics discussed include:
 Healing
 Anger
 Divorce and Annulment
 Helping Children Cope
 Forgiveness
 Gratitude
 Hope
Please join us knowing that the Church supports and wants
you – you belong! Yes, we can be divorced and still Catholic.
Wednesday Evenings – 7:00 to 8:30 PM
(through November 11, 2015)
St. Martha Parish Office Conference Room
(Next to the Church)
For information and registration, please contact:
Francine Puglia 281.358.6637 [email protected]
Vicki Rück
713.927.8815 [email protected]
* Cost: $15 for the book but don’t let cost be a deterrent please!
Share your faith with incoming
Catholics at St. Martha!
Help us feed hearts, minds, souls, and
stomachs to those on their faith journey through
RCIA. We are looking for individuals or ministries to prepare or donate a meal or meals to
RCIA. For more information on how you can help, please
contact Nancy Ragland at [email protected] or
(281) 460-7004.
Monica's Hope: Prayerful Support for
Parents of Troubled Children
Notice! Date and place change due to Labor
Day! Our next meeting will be September 14,
7:30-9:00 in Room 3 (FLC, Woodland Hills Campus).
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. 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].
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.
SPONSORS NEEDED FOR RCIA PROCESS
Would you enjoy sharing your love of
Christ with someone who is considering
the Catholic faith? Sponsors do not teach
the material. Sponsors are mentors who
will introduce the participant to parish life
and accompany them on their journey as a friend.
Sponsors need to be practicing Catholics and members
of St. Martha Parish. Please call for more information:
RCIA office 281-713-8972 x 258 or
Colette Levesque at 281-359-8197.
Couples Pot-Luck
September marks the beginning of Couples
Pot-Luck Dinners. Couples from St. Martha
get together one Saturday a month to relax,
enjoy the company and the food. Each couple hosts one
dinner per year. This year, the first get-together will be
held on Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please call Leida at 713-560-4286.
Young at Heart Luncheon Welcome Back!
Summer is over, school has
started, and it's TIME for those
who are "Young at Heart" to get together again. For those
of us 55+, we meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of
each month for fellowship, bingo and lunch. Our first get
together for the Fall will be on Wednesday, September 9
at St. Martha's Family Life Center. Bingo begins at
11 am, followed by lunch and fellowship that ends at 2
pm. For those interested - bridge, dominoes and/or cards
are played after lunch. If you are new to our community,
try us out. If you've been before, we welcome you back.
Bring a friend and join the fun! If transportation is
needed, contact Domenica Seitz at 713-899-1016. If you
have any questions, please call Nancy Landvogt at 281358-6637 x 202, email [email protected] or Nancy
Karpinksi, 713-594-4430.
Interfaith Care Partners 2nd Family
Team Meeting
Interfaith Care Partners 2nd Family Ministry will
meet on Tues., Sept. 8th at 7 pm in FLC Room 6. All existing ministry member are encouraged to attend. Second
Family is always in need of new team members. Volunteers only need to give 3 or 4 hours a month. This is the
first of only 3 meetings that will be held this year.
Second Family Care Team is a ministry that reaches out to
care for those who are living with long term or terminal
illnesses or seniors in need. If you would like to become
a member of a Second Family Care Circle or know some
one in need of help from a Second Family Care Team you
are invited to the meeting or to call Peggy Wehe 281-3603244 or e-mail [email protected].
Adult Organizations and Opportunities
“We grew so much closer to God and to each other. Praying together is wonderful!”
St. Martha Church Couple Prayer Series
Couple Prayer is a weekly ser ies on pr ayer for mar r ied or engaged couples. Exper ience
first-hand how you can share Couple Prayer with your spouse in ways that will dramatically enhance your
faith, your marriage, and the faith and well-being of your entire family.
Where:
St. Martha, Faith Formation Campus, (Woodland Hills Drive) in the FLC
When:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Tuesdays, beginning September 1, 2015
(Six Sessions: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6)
For:
Married or engaged couples
To register:
Send an e-mail to [email protected]
Please include both husband/wife names, both of your cell phone numbers and/or home phone number.
Babysitting is available upon request. If babysitting is requested, please list the names and ages of
your children requiring child care.
For more information, contact Francine at [email protected] or 281-358-6637
PROJECT RACHEL: Pr oject 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., 281-8128641, 713-435-9215, or [email protected].
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.
Women’s Familia
Mothers 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 713303-1749 or [email protected] to learn more.
You have two choices:
Year 1 on the 2nd/4th Monday of the month from 9:30 – 11:00 in
the FLC with babysitting provided OR the 2nd/4th Saturday, time
and location TBD.
The cost for the Familia book is $35; partial scholarships are
available. Familia is a division of Cana Family Institute.
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 you 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 $35; partial scholarships are available. Contact John Ehlig
at [email protected] for more information. Familia is a division
of Cana Family Institute.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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. September Dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
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.
July 22 - August 3, 2016
We are going on a pilgrimage to see Pope Francis!
Prague, Poland and Vienna
Ages 17 (Senior in HS by 2016) to 40+
If you would be interested in learning more about this
opportunity please contact Shannon Deitz
[email protected] ASAP
Can you help???
A parishioner needs a ride to the YMCA every week
(Mon., Wed., and Fri.). If you normally go to the YMCA
on these days, the Homebound Errand Committee needs your help. For more information
please call Greta Verhalen at 832-264-7755.
NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES
Have some fun! Join NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40+, on
Wednesday, September 2, to talk/drink/eat at 7:00 P.M.
at Zachary's Cajun Cafe, 716 Kingwood Drive in Kingwood. On Saturday, September 5, join us for 5:30 P.M.
Mass at St. Mary Magdalene’s in Humble; meal afterwards at China Ko Chinese buffet, 5421 FM 1960 East
(near Timber Forest Drive). Meet in the narthex at 5:15
pm. For more info, contact Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560
or [email protected]) or Elizabeth Schields (281441-2552 or [email protected]) or subscribe to
us on Flocknote on St. Martha’s website.
Parenting/Youth Events
ATTENTION PARENTS OF
HOMESCHOOLERS!!
The annual “Back to School Mass” will be
celebrated on Wednesday, September 2nd, at
10:00 a.m. in the Church. All are Welcome.
TOMORROW
Monday,
August 31
[6:30-8:00 PM]
Bring ALL of your friends to the FLC for
FREE pizza, prayer, and a whole night of FUN!
Parents of High-Schoolers
Join your prayers with other parents of the parish
praying for our high school youth. Adopt one day a
month to pray privately (no meetings to attend) and together we will “
" cover” our students in prayer every day
of the school year. To be given a day, contact Lori
DiSorbo, [email protected].
To subscribe to the newsletter e-mailed monthly with Edge
event updates, please send an e-mail to
Lisa Hartsfield at: [email protected]
Parish Festival Corner
CCE registration
continues!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYFF is looking for adults that want
to share their love of Christ with
the children of CCE !
Join the team of Catechists!!
Call 281-713-8969! Volunteers
are a important part of the
ministry! Catechist in-service
will be on Saturday, Sept. 12
10:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
Parish Festival Raffle Tickets are available for pickup after Mass
this weekend!!!
Three exciting prizes (described below) targeted for women and men
alike will be raffled off at our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3,
2015. Winners do not need to be present to win. Persons under 18 years
of age are not eligible to win.
• 1st Prize - $2500 Travel Voucher from Kings Crossing Travel
• 2nd Prize - 4 Houston Texans Football Tickets vs. Tennessee Titans,
November 1, 2015, includes parking pass and 4 Jerseys
• 3rd Prize - Medium Green Egg Outdoor Grill, w/nest, side tables and
plate setter
Cost is $5 per ticket or 11 tickets for $50. Proceeds will be used to pay
for prizes and church debt reduction. If you have any questions, please
contact John Hottovy, Raffle Ticket Coordinator at 281-359-0543.
When purchasing/turning in your raffle tickets, you may optionally designate $1.00 of each ticket purchased to go to the St. Martha Ministry of
your choice. Note the name of the Ministry on the back of the ticket
stub. This is a great way for Ministries to raise funds to do more of the
Lord’s work that you feel passionate about.
Raffle tickets can be picked up in the church office during normal business hours or in the Narthex after each Mass on the following weekends:
August 29-30
September 19-20
You may then take them home, fill out information on ticket stub, include cash or check (made payable to St. Martha Church) and drop them
off at the church office or enclose them in a small white, sealed envelope marked—Raffle Tickets, and drop it in the collection basket at any
Mass prior to September 28th. Please return any unsold raffle tickets to
the church office prior to the Festival.
Little Rock Scripture Study
Monday Mornings - FLC
THE BOOK OF GENESIS
JOIN US THIS FALL FOR LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
AS WE EXPLORE THE BOOK OF GENESIS
“A study of the book of Genesis is an invitation not only to contemplate the
creation story, but to remember with the Israelites their ancestors in faith.”
Monday Mornings: Beginning September 14, 2015 – Ten Sessions
Time: 9:15 – 10:15 am – Family Life Center – Woodland Hills Campus
Fee: $15.00 for study set – paid at first session - Babysitting will be available.
Registration: Call Edith Boschian, 281-358-7603
Email: [email protected]
Questions:
Call Carla Lewton,
281-358-1959, ext. 213 or 281-713-8968
Email: [email protected]
Join us as we learn and experience the caring,
compassionate life of Christ in
The Gospel of Luke - “The Human Face of Jesus”
In teaching us about and making us feel at home with the human Jesus, Luke also
shows us how to be intimate with the divine Christ.
When: Ladies' gr oups - Wednesday mornings 9:45 AM - 12 Noon
Ladies' groups in Spanish – Wednesdays 9:45 AM - 12 Noon
(Childcare available Wednesday class only)
Ladies' groups - Tuesday evenings 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Men’s groups - Tuesday evenings 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Men & Women’s group in Spanish –Tues. 7:00 – 9:00 PM
All Are Welcome
Visitor's Day for inquir ies: Day class: September 16th
Evening class: September 22rd
Where: Day Class - Activity Center - Faith Formation campus
Evening class – Adult Faith Formation classroom 2
To Register or questions Contact:
English: Ray Baudier
(281) 467-8321 or [email protected]
Spanish speaker s: Zur i J ackson
(281)733-7571 or [email protected]
Únete a nosotros para aprender y experimentar la vida
compasiva de Cristo en
El Evangelio de Lucas - “El Rostro Humano de Jesús”
Enseñándonos al Jesús humano y haciéndonos sentir cercanos a El, Lucas
también muestra cómo llegar a la intimidad con el Cristo divino.
Cuándo: Gr upos de damas en español – Miércoles de 9:45 AM a 12
del mediodía
Grupos de damas en inglés – Miércoles de 9:45 AM a 12 del mediodía
(Cuidado de niños disponible sólo para las clases de los miércoles)
Grupo de damas y caballeros en español – Martes de 7 a 9 PM
Grupo de damas en inglés – Martes de 7 a 9 PM
Grupo de caballeros en inglés – Martes de 7 a 9 PM
Todos están bienvenidos
Día inicial para todos los interesados:
Clase del día: 16 de septiembre
Clase de la noche: 22 de Septiembre
Dónde: Clase del día – Centro de Actividades – Local de Formación Religiosa
Clase de la noche – Salón 2 del local de Formación Religiosa
Para inscripciones o preguntas contactar a:
Para español: Zur i J ackson, (281)733-7571 or [email protected]
Para inglés: Ray Baudier , (281) 467-8321 or [email protected]
MARTHA’S KITCHEN NEWS
Please continue to support Martha’s
Kitchen. Our numbers are increasing to
almost 400 people per day.
Martha's Kitchen is praying for all
school administrators, teachers and
students as you begin the new
school year. We are blessed to
have so many wonderful contributors and volunteers that faithfully
helped Martha's Kitchen during
the busy month of August. If any
parishioners would like to signup
to volunteer at Martha's Kitchen,
the signup will be the last weekend
in October, Oct. 24 & 25.
Thank you and God bless,
Sr. Maria Elena Lopez & Sr. Julie
Sandoval
(Note: Martha's Kitchen will be closed
on Labor Day, September 7.)
Men’s ACTS Retreat
September 10-13, 2015
For more information or to register for the retreat, please
contact the retreat director,
Kevin Campisi, at
[email protected]
or you can call 713-560-7411.
En español
SIGNUP SUNDAY IS COMING!
The weekend of September 12
and 13 will be signup Sunday for
all ARISE small groups! If you
are interested in hosting or facilitating a group, contact Carla
Lewton: [email protected] or
281-713-8968.
2015 Stewardship Renewal
THANK YOU!!!!! To those who spoke at Mass, to the ministry representatives who were present after each Mass, to the parishioners
who visited the tables in the Narthex, to the Knights of Columbus who served refreshments, and to all who have taken the time to fill out their
Stewardship Covenant, THANK YOU for your generous participation in this years Stewardship Renewal. If you haven’t filled out your
Stewardship Covenant, it’s not too late! Every family is asked to participate in our Stewardship Renewal. You will also have an opportunity
on the following weekends 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 and 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)
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Course: From
Mon., Sept. 14th to Mon., Nov. 9th 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/1000301
This link can also be found on the St. Martha’s
Financial Committee web page at ww.stmartha.com.
For more information, please call Patty Schulze at
713-560-7444.
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]
The Serra Club Northeast of Houston
You are invited to join together in prayer once a month to pray for
vocations and implore Our Lord to send laborers into
the vineyard.
Where: St. Martha Catholic Church
When: Every second Tuesday of the month
beginning September 8 after the 7:00 p.m.
Mass.
The intent is to focus our prayer for vocations one
special night a month. This Holy Hour will include Exposition and
Benediction with a special monstrance blessed by Saint John Paul II
for the sole purpose of uniting us in prayer for vocations.
All are invited as we embark upon this tremendous opportunity to
ask the Lord of the Harvest to provide the vocations needed to serve
His Church!
The harvest is plen ful but the
laborers are few! Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” Mark 14:37
OPEN HOUR: FIRST AND SECOND ADORERS
ARE NEEDED ON FRIDAY 7-8 PM!
Second adorers are needed for the following hours:
Sunday: 1-2 AM, Noon-1 PM, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM,
7-8 PM. Monday: 1-2 AM, 6-7 PM, 8-9 PM, 11 PMMidnight. Tuesday: 2-3 AM. Wednesday: 1-2 AM.
Thursday: 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM. Friday: 1-2 AM, 9-10 PM,
10-11 PM. Saturday: 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM, 2-3 PM, 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@
mbarqmail.com. If you need a substitute, please call one
of our division leaders: Robyn Laumbach at 281-3607897 for Midnight-6 AM, Karen Ehlig at 281-361-7127
for 6 AM-Noon, Annunciata Hopkins at 281-360-1258
for Noon-6 PM, and Beth Beckham at 281-435-1439 for
6 PM-Midnight.
CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: Please join the BOUDREAUX 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 e-mail at
[email protected] to schedule a week.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
9:15 am Breakfast & Bible
Study
7 pm Couple
Prayer Series
6
23rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
3 pm Chaplet of
Divine Mercy
7
Labor Day
Parish Office, FF
Office, &
Martha’s
Kitchen Closed
8
9:15 am Breakfast & Bible
Study
7 pm 2nd Family
Mtg., Rm 6
7 pm Couple
Prayer Series
7:30 pm Holy
Hour for
Vocations
13
24th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Men’s ACTS Retreat Returns
2-4 pm Rosary
Guild, Rm 2
3 pm Chaplet of
Divine Mercy
20
25th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
3 pm Chaplet of
Divine Mercy
27
26th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
3 pm Chaplet of
Divine Mercy
Stewardship Renewal Weekend
- Community
Life Ministries
St. John of the
Cross Food
Drive
14
9:15 am Little Rock
7-8 pm Collegian
Moms Prayer
Group, Rm 1
7:30 pm Monica's
Hope Support
Group, Rm 2
Dave Ramsey’s
Financial Peace
Course Begins
21
9:15 am Little
Rock
28
9:15 am Little
Rock
11 am—12:30 pm
SVdP meeting
6:30-8 pm
EDGE Night,
FLC
15
Thu
2
8:30 am School
Mass Woodland
Hills Campus)
10 am Homeschoolers Back
to School Mass
10:30 am Martha’s
Quilters, Rm 3
7 pm Divorce Support Group
9
8:30 am School
Mass
(Woodland
Hills Campus)
10:30 am Martha’s Quilters,
Rm 3
11 am Young at
Heart Luncheon, FLC
7 pm Divorce
Support Group
16
8:30 am School
Mass (Woodland
Hills Campus)
9:15 am Breakfast
9:45 Cornerstone
& Bible Study
7 pm Couple Pray- 10:30 am Martha’s
Quilters, Rm 3
er Series
7 pm Divorce Support Group
22
9:15 am Breakfast & Bible
Study
7 pm Cornerstone, Room 2
7 pm Couple
Prayer Series
29
9:15 am Breakfast & Bible
Study
7 pm Cornerstone, Room 2
7 pm Couple
Prayer Series
23
8:30 am School
Mass (Woodland
Hills Campus)
9:45 Cornerstone
10:30 am Martha’s
Quilters, Rm 3
11 am Young at
Heart Luncheon, FLC
7 pm Divorce Support Group
30
8:30 am School
Mass
(Woodland Hills
Campus)
9:45 Cornerstone
10:30 am Martha’s
Quilters, Rm 3
11 am Young at
Heart Luncheon, FLC
7 pm Divorce
Support Group
Fri
Sat
3
6:15 pm RCIA
10
6:15 pm RCIA
Men’s ACTS
Retreat Begins
17
6:15 pm RCIA
24
6:15 pm RCIA
4
9:15 am Unemployment
Ministry,
Rm 2
11
9:15 am Unemployment Ministry, Rm 2
5
8:30am Pro-Life
Mass
12
9:00 am—12 noon
St. Martha Between Jobs and
Beyond Workshop
10:30 am Catechist in-service
Day
18
19
25
26
9:15 am Unemployment Ministry, Rm 2
St. John of the
Cross Food Drive
9:15 am Unemploy- Stewardship Renewal Weekendment Ministry,
Community Life
Rm 2
Ministries
6-9 pm EDGE Social, FLC
Stewardship Prayer for September: The month of September has traditionally been set aside to honor Mary as
Our Lady of Sorrows, whose feast is September 15. All
the sorrows of Our Blessed Mother are joined together
with the passion and death of her son, Jesus Christ. And
so we pray: Oh my Jesus, In your passion came true the
prophecy of Simeon, that your mother would be pierced
by a sword of immeasurable anguish and sorrow. Grant
that as we who commemorate the memory of her grief,
imitate her stewardship example and participate in a profound way in your redemptive work. Help us to embrace
the journey of your passion, so that like Our Blessed
Mother, your first and greatest disciple, we too may be
brought from death to life by your cross and resurrection. We pray this to you, Christ, our Lord, Amen
Ministerio Hispano
Para la familia de la parroquia de Santa Marta,
Para entender el mensaje de la narración evangélica
del 22avo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, puede ser
útil recordar un pasaje del Nuevo Testamento donde Jesús está
respondiendo a las preguntas de una multitud que se había congregado para escuchar sus enseñanzas. Una de las personas
hizo la pregunta que la mayoría de nosotros hemos tenido en un
momento u otro: "Maestro, ¿qué debo hacer para alcanzar la
vida eterna?" Detrás de esta pregunta, se ve la necesidad de
que estemos tranquilos acerca de la "fórmula correcta" o la manera "correcta" de vivir con el fin de llegar al cielo. Al buscar las
enseñanzas de Jesús en los Evangelios, descubrimos que no
dio una lista de leyes detalladas y estrictas regulaciones. En
cambio Jesús dio un nuevo tipo de respuesta a esta pregunta
histórica. Él habló de sí mismo como ser uno con su Padre y
utilizo con frecuencia la frase "Yo soy". Si bien esta respuesta
puede parecer un tanto enigmática, lo que Jesús estaba enfatizando era que la auténtica religión fluyó desde el corazón, desde la relación de uno con Dios. Por lo tanto, para los cristianos
había que ser un nuevo estándar para utilizar en el juicio "la rectitud", un término bíblico que significa una buena relación con
Dios, con los demás y con uno mismo. Esta norma no era algo
que fácilmente podría ser codificado en un conjunto de leyes y
prescripciones. Era una norma que sólo puede ser presentada
en el corazón de la persona. Se originó a partir de una acción
de la gracia de Dios que florecía de la Palabra de Divina. Una
vez recibida en el corazón, purificaría, transformaría y renovaría
a la gente por dentro. Ciertamente existen el orgullo, la ira, el
odio, la lujuria, y cualquier número de actitudes pecaminosas en
el interior de los seres humanos y estos son la fuente del mal en
el mundo. Sin embargo, ninguna ley externa, ritual religioso, o la
regulación de larga tradición pueden eliminar estos de nuestras
vidas. Sólo la transformación del corazón que viene de la gracia
de Dios puede hacerlo!
Ciertamente Jesús no vino a abolir la Ley y los Diez Mandamientos que fueron tan apreciados por el pueblo de Israel. Jesús era un Judío practicante y él siguió fielmente estos rituales y
reglamentos. Habló de cumplir con la Ley y los Profetas al vivir
desde dentro. Los mandamientos nos dicen que adoraremos a
Dios solo, para honrar a los padres y los bienes de los demás,
no para matar o robar o hacer falsos testimonio, etc. Estos mandamientos son necesarios para el buen orden de la sociedad y
la mayoría de las veces no es demasiado difícil para seguirlos.
Pero Jesús fue más allá y pidió "hábitos del corazón" auténticos
que nos llevaría a amar a Dios sobre todas las cosas y al prójimo como a nosotros mismos. En un resumen de esta "Nueva
Ley" Jesús nos dio las Bienaventuranzas y nos invitó a "ser pobre en espíritu, a ser mansos y humildes de corazón, para ser
justos y misericordiosos, para ser suave y perdonar”. Guardar
los mandamientos es una preparación necesaria para aprender
a vivir desde el corazón. Aunque siempre existirá cierta tensión
entre la ley y la gracia, esto es una tensión saludable que nos
debe llevar a reflexionar sobre cómo podemos interiorizar los
valores defendidos por nuestras leyes y rituales sagrados. Es
crucial que prestamos atención a la advertencia de
Santiago en la segunda lectura: vamos a ser
"hacedores de la palabra y no tan solamente oidores
solamente" y oremos para que nuestra religión sea
de hecho "pura y sin mácula delante de Dios."
Padre 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.
22º Domingo Ordinario
Reflexión sobre las lecturas:
La carta de Santiago nos pide:
“Acepten dócilmente la palabra que
ha sido sembrada en ustedes y es capaz de salvarlos. Pongan en práctica
esa palabra y no se limiten a escucharla, engañándose a ustedes mismos. La religión pura e intachable a
los ojos de Dios Padre, consiste en visitar a los huérfanos y a las viudas en sus
tribulaciones, y en guardarse de este
mundo corrompido.” Que sabios consejos de Santiago, si escuchamos la
palabra de Dios y no la ponemos en
práctica, nos engañamos a nosotros
mismos. La palabra de Dios nos debe
motivar a actuar, ya sea en nuestra
conversión personal, o en manifestar
nuestro amor a Dios y a nuestro prójimo. Es por ello que cuando escuchamos o leemos las Escrituras, debemos
meditar sobre lo que Dios nos está diciendo a través de esas palabras, y en
que acciones debemos tomar para
ponerla en práctica. El Papa Francisco
nos ha estado recordando que, a través del servicio a los demás con obras
de misericordia corporales y espirituales, es como podemos manifestar
nuestro amor a Dios y al prójimo.
Compromiso de la semana: Leeré Mateo 25, 31-46, y me propondré hacer
alguna obra de misericordia esta semana.
Recibimos sus comentarios a esta columna o al
contenido en español de este boletín en el correo
electrónico: [email protected]
Catecismo:
Las inscripciones del Catecismo 20152016 comenzaron a partir del 4 de
agosto de 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. en la
Oficina del Catecismo localizado en
3702 Woodland Hills Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
Ministerio Hispano
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].
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].
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 ayudassacramentos 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.
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 mariagorettiespanol@
gmail.com. Allí le informaremos 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.
Iglesia Sta. Marta, Kingwood, Texas
Con inmensa alegría queremos presentar un ministerio que nace inspirado en la sagrada familia de Nazaret. Dirigido a las familias de nuestra parroquia que
desean encontrar una iglesia que les dé soluciones,
que les oriente con sus necesidades y les proporcione un lugar que les permita acobijarse, les eduque y
les proteja.
Eso es en esencia lo que buscamos edificar en este
nuevo ministerio. Estamos hablando de participar
en una Iglesia que dé una respuesta viva y clara a
las comunidades, que ayude a compensar sus necesidades, a sanar sus enfermedades, brindando no
solo apoyo espiritual y emocional, sino un seguimiento constante a su situación.
En el MSF, queremos ofrecerles soluciones concretas, es decir, generar las respuestas a las problemáticas implementando actividades, programas,
seminarios, talleres y retiros que serán impartidos
de manera conjunta con otros ministerios de la parroquia y se llevarían a cabo durante todo el año.
El programa incluye:
 Preparación prematrimonial. Enriquecimiento y fortalecimiento a parejas constituidas.
Planificación familiar natural para parejas
católicas. Disciplina positiva para padres e
hijos.
 Formación en nuestra fe católica. Crecimiento
y desarrollo espiritual. Incentivo y formación
de nuevos liderazgos en la comunidad.
 Ayuda sicológica y emocional. Oportunidades
de integración entre padres e hijos. Reducción
de brechas generacionales.
 Acérquense, pregunten o participen y sean
testigos de cómo juntos construiremos ese
camino, sea Ud. también puente entre la Iglesia y las familias, irradiando de esa manera la alegría de ser católicos comprometidos.
Las reuniones tendrán lugar todos los lunes, a las
7 pm, en la pequeña Capilla del Colegio Sta. Marta.
Para cualquier información Favor comuníquese con
Janett o Rubén Manosalva al 281-706-5068 o al correo electrónico: [email protected]