Sep. 4, 2016 - St Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Sep. 4, 2016 - St Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571
281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365
Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am-12:00 Noon
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
CCE Office Hours:
Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 4, 2016
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the
month. Classes are held on
the 2nd & 3rd
Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish
Office to register or call for more information.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays,
from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months
prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a
meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If
you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the
Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has
never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and
Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of
these questions, call the Parish Office.
Sacrament of First Communion
First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least
in the second grade, and have been attending CCE
classes for two full years previous to their receiving
the Sacrament. Adults needing First Communion
should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation candidates must have previously
received the Sacraments of Baptism and First
Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life
Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament (more than three
absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A
signed form stating that the parent/guardian and the
candidate understand all requirements is also
necessary before the preparation begins. Adults
needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of
Christian initiation of adults.
Eucharistic Celebrations
Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,
12:30 p.m. (Spanish)
4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass
Weekday Masses in St. Joseph’s Chapel
Monday (No Mass)
Tuesday – 12:00 noon
Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. &
(1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.)
Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m.
Parish Staff
Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor
Deacon Hector Cantu
Deacon Julio Matallana
Deacon Stan Avallone
Bookkeeper-Patty Detweiler
Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius
Maintenance-Humberto Villalobos
Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty
Receptionist-Peggy Holland
C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo
EDGE Director-Renee Cortez
Life Teen Director-Shari Davis
Vision Statement
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is
a Catholic Community of Believers called
to serve Christ by gathering together at the
Lord’s Table in worship and praise, by
serving our brothers and sisters in Christ,
and by being a welcoming beacon of light
to all. We are many parts, yet one body in
Christ.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
August 28 & 29, 2016
Saturday Sept. 3:
6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 4:
7:30am
Weekly Goal
Regular Collection $8,699.00
Charlotte Boudreaux†
By:Rosie Merdian
Sinforosa Dapitan†
By:Marden Distefano
10:00am
Annemarie Sharpless†
By:Family
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Special Intention Alexis Treanor Family
By:Shari & Richard Davis
Tuesday, September 6:
12:00pm
Douglas-Zwolinski-Breiner Families
By:Carolyn Douglas
Wednesday, September 7:
8:30am
Ted Tilley†
Thursday, Sept. 8:
8:30am
Elva† & Gebhardt† Weynand
By:Kempf Family
Friday, Sept. 9:
8:30am
Gertrude Lyssy
By:Lyssy Family
Saturday Sept. 10:
6:00pm
Dora Jaramillo†
By:Mr.& Mrs. Pedro Sanchez
Sunday, Sept. 11:
7:30am
Leobardo Villarreal†
By:Robert & Diana Ortiz
10:00am
Jose Guzman†
By:Rick & Leslie Guzman
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Mrs. Betty Austin†
By:Ron Balsam
CCE, EDGE & Life Teen
Classes Start Sept. 11th
Registration
in
the
Office
Reminder: If your child made their 1st Communion, they
are still encouraged to continue their religious education
through grade school and into high school, when they will
make their confirmation. Also, anyone needing sacraments must be sure to notify us at the time of registration.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Every Sunday @ 10a.m. Mass
$12,000.00
Just a reminder...Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word is
held each Sunday, during the 10am Mass (STARTING
SEPT. 11TH) so that our young parishioners may be able
to
understand the Gospel and participate in the
Eucharistic celebration at their own level. The program
follows our CCE schedule. This program is designed for
children from K–3rd grade. (Please note that this does
NOT replace your child’s CCE requirements). For
more info. or to sign-up to be a volunteer, please
contact the office or Angie Tercero @ 713-826-0633.
“God is at Work Here”
Loan Balance
Principle Balance
Monthly Payment
Donations (August)
$85,221.18
$ 8,000.00
$ 2,587.00
God’s blessings to each of you for your generosity!!!
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Parish Goal 2016 $52,000.00
Total Amount Pledged $51,636.26
Total Amount Paid $44,388.26 (85.36%)
Total # of Participant 149
“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”
If you have not already offered your pledge in
this year’s Diocesan Services Fund, please do so
today. DSF 2016 is focused on His Mercy endures
forever, in which your gifts will benefit the Archdiocesan ministries that serve thousands and thousands
of our brothers and
sisters in the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston. Through your generous support
of DSF, we bring Christ’s comfort and care to the
many pressing needs that cannot be
addressed
individually or by one parish alone.
Our parish goal for 2016 is $52,000. With
every parish family’s full participation, we will surely
exceed this amount and do our share to help so
many in need,
advancing the work of the church
in our community. For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude.
To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf.
Free Babysitting Available...
During 10 am Mass every Sunday
St. Mary’s Parish Hall Rm #2
Samaritan Corner
The Samaritan Monthly Memorial Mass
will be held on Wednesday, September
7th @ 6:30pm in St. Joseph’s Chapel.
Those being remembered at Mass this
month will be Ophelia Bagaipo, David Wallace
Cameron, Virginia Head, Grant Clifton, David
Davis, and Gustavo Salazar.
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Dear parish family,
23 Sunday C
A member of the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinians, is in our parish this weekend preaching at all Masses.
He shares with us the concerns and longings of the missionary activity that his Religious Order was entrusted in the
Church: the care of migrant and refugee people. He is sent by the Catholic Mission Office with the purpose of
reminding each baptized catholic of our common responsibility to teach all nations about God’s salvation plan in Christ
Jesus. A second collection will be taken for the needs of the Missionaries of St. Charles also called the Scalabrinians.
Please be generous. Many thanks for your prayers and financial support.
The Scalabrinians is a world-wide Catholic Religious Community of Priests and Brothers founded in
Piacenza, Italy in 1887 by St. John Baptist Scalabrini, with specific mission to assist in the spiritual and social needs of
migrants and refugees. Its missionaries are present in 33 nations around the world. They are in charge of shelter
homes for refugees or migrants in transit or deported aliens, seamen’s centers, villages of elderly migrants, and
centers of migration studies. Many of them are engaged in preaching missions to migrant communities, teaching, or
running multicultural parishes and ethnic missions.
This Sunday (September 4), Pope Francis officially declares Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a saint; it is the eve
of the 19th anniversary of her death. She died on Sept. 5, 1997 at the age of 87. She was beatified just six years later
by St. John Paul II Oct. 19, 2003. Her canonization this Sunday was previously established at the Vatican for the
conclusion of the Year of Mercy pilgrimage of people like her who are engaged in works of mercy.
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 which has now over 4,500 sisters around the
world caring for the poorest of the poor and running orphanages, AIDS hospices, and charity centers worldwide. Even
in her lifetime, she was already known as a living saint, an icon of God’s tender mercy, radiating the light of God’s love
to so many through the works of mercy, both material and spiritual. With her canonization, the Church presents her
as a model and intercessor of those who, like her, “long to light the fire of love and peace throughout the world.” She
can be taken as a patron saint especially for those who are most in need of God’s mercy.
By her example and through her intercession, may Mother Theresa inspire many to give their “hearts to love
and their hands to serve,” starting with those closest to them.
The whole church rejoices with her canonization and celebrates with full gratitude for her exemplary life. Saint
Teresa, pray for us!
Blessings to all and have a good week!
Fr. Tony Castro
Querida familia parroquial,
Domingo 23 del Ciclo C
Un miembro de los Misioneros de San Carlos – Scalabrinians, está en nuestra parroquia este fin de semana
predicando en todas las Misas. Él nos comparte sus inquietudes y anhelos sobre la actividad misionera que su
Orden Religiosa le encomendó en la Iglesia: el cuidado de los inmigrantes y personas refugiados. Él fue enviado por
la Oficina Misionera Católica con el propósito de recordar a cada católico bautizado de nuestra común
responsabilidad de enseñar a todas las naciones sobre el plan de salvación de Dios en Cristo Jesús. Habrá una
segunda colecta para las necesidades de los Misioneros de San Carlos también conocidos por los Scalabrinians. Por
favor sean generosos. Muchas gracias por sus oraciones y ayuda económica.
Los Scalabrinians son una Comunidad de Sacerdotes y Hermanos Religiosos Católicos en todo el mundo que fue
fundado en Piacenza, Italia en 1887 por San Juan Bautista Scalabrini, con una misión específica en asistir en lo
espiritual y necesidades sociales de los inmigrantes y refugiados. Sus misiones están presentes en 33 naciones en
todo el mundo. Ellos están encargados de las casas de asilo para los refugiados o inmigrantes que están en tránsito
o que son deportados, centros marineros, pueblos de inmigrantes ancianos, y centros de estudios de emigración.
Muchos se dedican a predicar misiones a las comunidades inmigrantes, enseñar o trabajar en parroquias
multiculturales y misiones étnicas.
Este domingo (4 de septiembre), El Papa Francisco oficialmente declarara a Madre Teresa de Calcuta, una santa;
es la noche del décimo noveno aniversario de su muerte, Ella murió el 5 de septiembre del 1997 tenía 87 años. Fue
beatificada solo seis años después por San Juan Pablo II el 19 de octubre del 2003. Su canonización este domingo
fue establecida en el Vaticano en conclusión por el Año de Misericordia y la peregrinación de las personas como ella
que trabajan para la misericordia.
Madre Teresa fundo las Misioneras de la Caridad en 1950 y ahora tiene más de 4,500 hermanas alrededor del
mundo cuidando a los más pobres, los huérfanos, al cuidado de personas con SIDA, y centros de caridad en todo el
mundo. Aun cuando ella vivía ya se le conocía como una santa, un modelo de la tierna misericordia de Dios,
radiando la luz del amor de Dios a tantos a través de su misericordia, material y espiritual. Con su canonización, la
Iglesia la presenta como un modelo de intercesora para los que como ella “desean prender el fuego del amor y paz
por todo el mundo.” Ella es la santa patrona especialmente para los que están en más necesidad de la misericordia
de Dios.
Por su ejemplo e intercesión, que la Madre Teresa inspire a muchos en dar sus “corazones para amar y sus
manos para servir,” empezando con los más cercanos.
Toda la iglesia regocija con su canonización y celebra con gratitud su vida ejemplar. ¡Santa Teresa, ora por
nosotros!
¡Bendiciones para todos y que tengan una buena semana!
Padre Tony Castro
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Activities of the Week
Sun. Sept. 4: Mission Appeal, Bible Study, Matthew:
The King & His Kingdom, Rosary Hall 5:15pm
Mon. Sept. 5: Office Closed
Clase de Crecimiento Rosary Hall 7pm
Women’s AA 7pm
Tues. Sept. 6: Missing Piece 6:30pm
Wed. Sept. 7: Bazaar Mtg. 7pm Rosary Hall
Talleres de Oracion y Vida 7pm Rosary Hall
Bible Study, Matthew:
The King & the Kingdom, PH Conf. Rm 9am
Thurs. Sept. 8: RCIA: God & Trinity
Fri. Sept. 9:
Spanish Prayer Group Chapel 7:30pm
Coming Soon…
Lectio Divina Bible Study & Prayer Group
Deepen your Faith! Get more out of Mass!
Enrich your prayer life!
Beginning September 11th
8:45am - 9:50am
St. Mary’s Hall Conference Room
ALTAR FLOWERS
Sept. 3/4: 46th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Deacon Hector & Olivia Cantu
Sept. 10/11: Open
Sept. 17/18: Open
Sept. 24/25:Open
Altar Flower Dates Available 2016
Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30
If you would like to have flowers on the Altar in the upcoming
year, please contact Jan Hughes @ 281–402-5401 or 903-7805090 to reserve your date as soon as possible.
September 10 & 11, 2016
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers
Andrew Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen
Lector
Kathy Nastally
Commentator
Fred Novak
Extraordinary Ministers Walter Hayes, Diana Ortiz,
of the Eucharist
Robert Ortiz
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server
Elizabeth Kappil, Ryan Kappil
Lector
Lisa Raymundo
Commentator
Nick Barrera
Extraordinary Ministers Leslie Davis, Mose Davis,
of the Eucharist
Kelli Shipp
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
Reese Schoppe, Ryan Schoppe
Lector
Deana Parrish
Commentator
Wayne Christensen
Extraordinary Minister Richard Florance, Geraldine Leslie
of the Eucharist
Carolyn O’Neal
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Server
Sarahi Arrona, Itzel Gallegos,
Xitlally Gallegos
Lectors
Mercedes Arrona, Marcos Arrona
Extraordinary Minister Jose & Juany Gracia
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-4:00pm
Altar Servers
Ana Sofia Brinkley, Dylan Rowan
Lector
Debbie Wade
Extraordinary Ministers Alma Brinkley, Jose Lopez,
of the Eucharist
Maria Reyes
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
Sanctuary Candle
Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tues. of
each month in English and the 3rd Tues. of
the month in Spanish @ 7pm. Baptisms
are the first Sunday of the month after the
10am & 12:30pm Masses. To register
please call the office.
Special Intention for Noah, Veronica and Baby Riley
By:Cecilia Paschal
Chapel Candle
Special Intention for Cristela Garcia
By:Rosie Molina
September Altar Duty Assignments
Altar Duty: Evarist Coryat, Sharon Martinez
Laundry Duty: Peggy Holland
Hostess: Jan Hughes, Carolyn O’Neal
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am
Store Closed Thurs. & Sun.
Our drop-off room is open 24/7. Thank You
In today’s Gospel, Jesus lays out the demands of
following him, the great cost of discipleship. The
Mission Statement of the society of St. Vincent de Paul
states: “Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing
all works of charity and justice… the Society makes no
distinction in those served because, in them,
vincentians see the face of Christ.”
Have you considered answering the call to help serve
the poor by donating to our thrift store.
Monday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11,
or, for Labor Day, any readings from the
Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,”
nos. 907-911
Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17;
Lk 6:20-26
Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6;
Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]
Friday:
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12;
Lk 6:39-42
Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18;
Lk 6:43-49
Sunday:
Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19;
1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
Ana Baez, Emperatriz Ramos, Ron Balsam,
Marybeth Hays, David Copous, Daniel Vasquez,
Martin Muetzel, Bill Patty, Jared H., Faith A., Lloyd
Wells, Pedro B. Sanchez, Cristela Garcia, Gloria Pena, Baine
Salinas, Jim Hannah, Jimmy Hannah, Maricela Garcia,
Giovanni Cantu, Daniel Vasquez, Jennifer Wade, Craig
Wade, Pat Riley, Jordan Binkley, David Gonzalez, Jennifer
Minor, Karen Bounds, Kim Mobbs, Marcey Salinas, Bob &
Barbara Jennings, Tami Sills, H.C. Wade, Lee Ann & family,
Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Dennis, Peggy & Erica
Hargens, Cindy & Dave Schmitz, Susan Thompson, Ruth
Christian, Jerry Vidos, Evelyn Vidos, Laura Lewis Rocchino,
Monica Lesenski, Micah Nelson, Chad Burke, Betty Jo Elder,
Lois Wooly, Luke Lewallen, Candelaria Ortiz, Edward
Salinas, Nell Martin, Jane Middleton, Evan Deleon, Mario
Munoz, Marilyn James, Brian James, Lois, Angela Catlun,
Teen Grigory, Donna Henson, Lisa Singer, John, Amanda
and Baby Serena Simon, Carolyn Sendi, Patsy Boone
Continue to Pray for Jane Shipp, Emperatriz Ramos, Tom
Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contreras, Romeal
Nolan, Becky Melchor, Aaron Rodriguez, Irene Templet,
Jose Molina, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez,
Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Kay Gold,
Red Cornejo, Nancy Isla Castro, Irlinda, Kathryn Coleman,
Marita Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Joe Funda,
Minnie Lopez, Deacon Merce Leal, Margarita Klock, John &
Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben Munoz,
Diana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Teresa
Eidt, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our
web site.
Remember Our Shut-Ins Joe & Josie Funda, Ophelia
Pinard, Ann Blair, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson,
Carolyn Douglas, those battling terminal illness and the
residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House.
Repose of the Soul of Ophelia Bagaipo
Our Sympathy to Fr. Tony and family on the loss of his
cousin, Ophelia
Please Note: Names on our “Please Pray For” list are
left on for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back
on the prayer list or added please call the Church Office.
Garland of Mercy...
In this Jubilee Year, we are asked to open our
eyes and hearts to see how God is working in
our lives and to more actively spread His
mercy out to others. We are creating a Garland of Mercy with our teen group to bear witness to our efforts to help others.
For the entire year, we are asking
each week when you do works of mercy, to write down one or
more works on the strips of paper in the ends of the
pews. Please put them into the collection basket so that we
offer up, not just our
treasure to the Lord, but our time and
talent in a visible way.
Red Strips are for The Corporal Works of Mercy: feeding the
hungry, clothing the needy, visiting the sick or imprisoned.
White Strips are for The Spiritual Works of Mercy: Counseling
the doubtful, bearing wrongs patiently, forgiving offences
willingly and praying for the living and the dead.
Gold Ones are for the acts of mercy which we received from
others.
I know that all of you are part of spreading God’s mercy out into
the world. Please take the time to become more conscious of it
and take credit for it here before the Lord.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
RCIA Classes Started
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults) Are you a non-Catholic who
is interested in joining the Catholic
faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never
received the sacraments of 1st
Communion and
Confirmation and are over the age of eighteen? If
your answer is yes to either of these questions you
may be interested in joining our RCIA program on
Thursday evenings @6:45pm in the Parish Hall Conf.
Rm. This week’s topic will be God and the Trinity.
For additional information about the RCIA
program, call the office or email Tracy, [email protected].
Felipe & Maria Castaneda & Family
Linda Strauch
Michelle Vaughan
Welcome God’s Children
~ August~
Jimmy Edward Gonzalez II
Lisandra Antonia Gonzalez
Aleynna Athena Trujillo
Benjamin Noah Trujillo
Aaron Isaac Valdez
Free ESL & Citizenship Classes
Starting Sept. 13th
Due to the response and interest in the ESL classes,
we will be holding classes on Tuesday mornings 9:30
-11am throughout this semester. If you need any
additional information, please contact the office.
The citizenship classes will be on Tuesday evenings
7-8:30pm. We must have a minimum of five people
sign up for these classes in order to have the class. If
you are interested or know of someone who is,
please call the office. All classes will in Rosary
Hall.
Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad
Todos los mièrcoles
De 7-8 p.m.
En loa Capilla de San Josè.
Para más información
Pueses comunicarte con
Marta y reino Fernández 832-985-1799.
Los Testigos del Poder de Dios
Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como
hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y
GLORIFICAR a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu Santo. Vengan pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de 7:309:00p.m. en la capilla de San Jose.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 4, 2016
Join Us…
St. Mary’s Music Ministry
Sat. 6pm Mass– Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15
Contact Kathy McBride 713-628-8387
Sun. 7:30am Mass - Rehearsals before Mass at 7am
Contact Yvonne Fisher 832-581-5974
Sun. 10:00am Mass - Tues. 6:30-9pm Rosary Hall
Contact Annelise Lagasse 281-459-6453
Sun. 12:30pm Spanish MassContact Jose Vazquez 832-868-4081
Sun. 4pm Life Teen Mass- Rehearsals-Sunday 2pm
Contact Alex [email protected]
or 281-543-7794.
Come Pray With Us...
Monday, September 12th - Please join us in
praying the Holy Rosary, asking for our
Blessed Mother’s intercession for the unborn,
elderly, disabled, sick and all special
intentions in St. Joseph’s Chapel @ 7:00pm.
Altar Server Training
There will be training held on Sunday’s, September 11th
and Sunday, September 18th @ 2:00 pm for anyone
who would like to become an Altar Server. The only
requirement is that you have made your 1st Holy
Communion. In order to become a server, you are
required to attend both sessions. Please call the office
if you are interested.
Our Greeter’s Ministry...
is looking for a few new greeters for all masses!
Requirements: Smiling faces, warm handshakes positive
attitudes
Duties: Arrive 15 minutes before one Mass once a month,
SMILE and welcome parishioners and
visitors to St.
Mary’s
Interested?
Please
contact
the
church
office or Debbie Wade @ 713-417-5132 or
[email protected]
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group
St. Vincent de Paul, Houston-Mtg. Sept. 15th
Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support
group for couples who have endured or are presently
enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. The group
provides support for coping with infertility and explores
resources, methods, and options that are orally faithful
to the
teachings of the Catholic Church. We meet
every 3rd Thursday, each month, 7:30-9pm, monthly
meeting rotation: Couples Dinner, Ladies Dinner and
couples Discussion. Info. contact Shannon Lassen @
832-978-6716 or [email protected].
The Gabriel Project is designed to help
women and teenagers who are in a crisis
pregnancy. If you are in need of assistance
or know someone who is, please contact
Belinda @ 713-805-4961 or the Church
Office.
Want updates???
Check out our webpage @
StMarysEvents.net
Donations Needed…
12 Pack Name Brand Drinks
Cases of Bottled Water
***Our Bazaar needs your gently used items! As you
do your fall housecleaning, please start saving these
items: Please bring donations to the office.
Holiday Decorations & Craft Items
Home Décor & Vases
Kitchenware & Table Coverings
Collectibles & Knick-Knacks
Decorative Pillows, Pictures,
Wall Hangings
Games, Toys, Stuffed Animals, Dolls
Yard Art & Decorations
Jewelry & Purses
No Clothes or Shoes
Additional Bazaar Sponsors Needed!!!
We are once again taking additional donations to help
defray the expenses of the entire bazaar. Last year,
including our Raffle Prizes, our expenses were $20,000.
Please consider making a donation to help pay for
children’s games/prizes, briskets, paper goods, music,
dumpster, Ice, ETC…
"If you have a large amount of items to donate, please
contact
Debbie
Wade
at
713-417-5132
or
[email protected]."
Please sell your tickets!!!
Raffle Ticket Sales $1,782.00
We are asking each parishioner to try to sell at least
two envelopes of tickets. For each $120. of raffle
tickets turned in at one time, the seller (Mark your
name on the envelope as “The Seller”) will be
entered into a drawing for a $50. Kroger Gift card.
The drawing will be held every two weeks. Upcoming
drawing dates will be Sept. 11, 25. All names will remain
in the drawing until the final drawing.
***If you see something nice on sale, consider
purchasing it for our Silent Auction or Spin Wheel
Booths. Any and all new items appreciated!!!
If you have any additional comments or suggestions,
please email our bazaar chairman, Karl Paulissen, @
[email protected] or call the church office.
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Register Now...
CCE Schedule Parent Bible Study Classes
Sunday’s @ 8:45 &11:15am
Register Now…
Classes Start Sept. 11th 5:15pm
Core Team Bible Study
Tues. @ 7pm
Jr. High Youth Program
(6, 7 & 8th Grade)
Classes Resume September 11th
Sacrament Classes Also Available
Students needing baptism and /or First
Communion. If you are not sure if your child
should be in this class, please contact Deacon
Stan @ 281-507-2253.
Info. contact Renee @ 832-220-3802
Bible Study
Every Wed. Rm 3, 7pm
Adore @ Charismatic Center
Meet St. Mary’s Parking Lot
1st Wednesday of Month 6pm
Info. contact Shari @ 281-470-6066