July 31, 2016 - St. Martha Catholic Church

July 31, 2016 - St. Martha Catholic Church

Welcome to Sts. Martha,
Mary & Lazarus, Friends of Jesus
Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Pastor:
Senior Priest:
Parochial Vicar:
Deacons:
July 31, 2016
Rev. Msgr. Chester L. Borski, S.T.L.
Rev. Nick Pasadilla
Rev. Richard McNeillie
Mr. Jon Barfield, Mr. Tony Cardella, Mr. Ed
Kleinguetl, Mr. Bob MacFarlane, Mr. Al O’Brien,
Mr. Guy T. Puglia, and Mr. John Schuster
Baptized into Christ Jesus, we worship as one and reach out to all.
Parish Office hours:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday-Friday
Liturgy & Sacraments
Weekend Masses
First Saturday (Pro-Life Mass): ....
......................................... 8:30 AM
Saturday Vigil: .................. 5:30 PM
Sunday: ......... 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM
En Español ....................... 1:00 PM
Life Teen: .......................... 5:30 PM
Nursery at 9:00, 11:00 &
1:00 Spanish Mass
Weekday Masses
Monday: .......................... 8:30 AM
Tuesday: .......... 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Wednesday: ... 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM
Thursday: ......... 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM
Friday: ............................. 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Penance
Tuesday:
Church 6:30 -7:00 PM
Saturday:
Church 10:30-11:45 AM
Church 4:30-5:20 PM
Perpetual Adoration
Adoration Chapel
24 hrs.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call for a priest if you are
seriously ill at home, about to enter the hospital, or if someone is
close to death.
Baptism
Classes and Ceremony: Call the
Parish Office to register
Marriage
Preparation at least six months
before the wedding. Register to
attend an information meeting by
calling 281-358-6637.
4301 Woodridge Parkway, Porter, TX 77365
281-358-6637 • fax 281-358-7973 • www.stmartha.com
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Do not
spend your life toiling
for material gain
(Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:2123).
Psalm — If today you hear his voice,
harden not your hearts (Psalm 90).
Second Reading — Christ has raised
you to new life, so seek now what is
above (Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11).
Gospel — Be on guard against all
greed, for your life does not consist
of earthly possessions, but of the
riches of the reign of God (Luke
12:13-21).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for
Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in
the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29,
43, 79, 80, 95, 102;
Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday:
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 1822; Ps 102:16-21, 29,
22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or
Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11
-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28
Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:1215, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23
Friday:
Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt
32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd,
41; Mt 16:24-28
Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps
97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16
-19; Lk 9:28b-36
Sunday:
Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12,
18-22; Hb 11:1-2, 8-19
[1-2, 8-12]; Lk 12:32-48
[35-40]
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon./Aug. 1
Fri./Aug. 5
8:30 am Prayer Warriors
8:30 am †Stephen McDaniel
Tues./Aug. 2
Sat./Aug. 6
8:30 am †Robert G. Simpson, Sr.
8:30 am Pro-Life Mass
7:00 pm †Sam & Rose Benigno
5:30 pm †Flip & Dorothy Rodine
Wed./Aug. 3
Sun./Aug. 7
8:30 am †John Winslow
7:00 am †Nora LeDet
10:00 am †Richard Pillow
9:00 am †Janet Parker
Thurs./Aug. 4
11:00 am †Earl Keeling
6:30 am †Frank Vassallo
1:00 pm †Lorenzo Suarez
8:30 am †Guido Michelini
5:30 pm †Joseph Burns & Ruby Gradney
† PLEASE REMEMBER THE RECENTLY DECEASED AND THEIR
FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS †
Lee Partipilo (mother of Cindy Mosby)
Ron Christy (father of Jason Christy)
Horacio “Lacho” Ayala (husband of A ngelica A yala)
James McPhearson, Sr.
Ronnie May (husband of Claire May, father of Camille Morrison, Dorothy
Alspaugh, Rhonda Kelly and Ron May)
Elvia Holguin
Herman Charles Jenny
Angel Fernandez (brother of Fernando Fernandez)
Leslie Sanders
Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers: Mar ie Bur k,
John H. Hensley and John H. Hensley Jr., Sandra Theis, Norma Ross, Jean Lake,
Jim Black, Katie Cowan, Caroline Esposito, Julia Volkerts, Margie Vega, Victoria
Ramirez, Marlena Neathery, John King, Janie & Robert Alvarado, Michael Symon,
Tiare Tamura, Liz Donohue, Joseph Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Sharon Laine,
Hertz Family, Elizabeth Dean, Gabriella Schlereth, Jane Hemberger, Mary Lohrman
Moon, Lucille Burke, Tina Wooten, Don and Angie Chesnut, Humberto Garcia,
Penny Gaido, Minerva Haney, Becky Kelly, Stephanie Barineau, Juanita Solis,
Lauri Baumeyer Kay, Veronica (Ronny) Villamor, Wanda Bacoro, Waldon Landry, Susan Thom, Tiffany Bedran, Grant McTaggart, Patrick Giordano, Millie
Smaardyk, Myriam Varela, Rita Landvogt Corbell, Tom Aloisio, Joe Aloisio, Carmen Aloisio, Jaxson Prye, Randy Schulze, Santiago Morales, Maryann Kupstas,
Peggy Cole, Anji Ray, Nora Alonzo, Maria Saenz, Rebecca Martin, Jana Francis,
Catherine Casey, Mary Chovan, Lisa Warner, Jean Tomba, Rick Frantz, Rita Hansen, Helmut Zehrer, Dan Kite, Catherine Sedlak, Melinda Moore, Efrain Cubillos
Sarmiento, Eduardo Russy, Edulfo Rodriguez, Mariano Torres, Gladys Forero,
Victor P. Carvajal, Lucy de Carvajal, Orlando Moreno, Dung Van Chu, Carol Villella, Elena Childre, Lucy Richardson, Elvia Zambrano, Natacha Cooke, Gerardo
Ramos, Jaime Ramos, Dan Grohn, Larry Hattersley, Paul Gombos, Myrna Piccione, Michelle Holm, Carol McAndrews, Scott McAndrews, Candace Nicole
Hupp, Joe & Diane Moseley, Consuelo Rodriguez Baez, Janie Medina, Sherry
Russell, Rowan Mae Sullivan, Robyn Laumbach, Michelle Furman, Marilyn
Northcutt, Mary Homb, Rodney Gullo, Norres Cowles
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]
SAINTS AND SPECIAL
OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Eighteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Monday: St. Alphonsus Liguori
Tuesday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli;
St. Peter Julian Eymard
Thursday: St. John Vianney
Year of Mercy—Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Friday:
Dedication of the Basilica
“You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you” (Luke 12:20). Hardly
of St. Mary Major; First
sounds like mercy! Unlike some contemporary rich folks, there is no indication of
Friday
lying, stealing, or cheating in Jesus’ parable. The rich man made a living, not a
Saturday: The Transfiguration of
the Lord; First Saturday killing. Why does Jesus name him “fool”? First, because of presumption. Five
times in nine verses, the rich man declares, “I shall.” God’s not in charge here, I
am! Second, selfishness—four times, “my/myself.” No God, no neighbor; he talks
to himself, about himself: my possessions, my productivity, my plans! So, instead
of chasing “treasure for ourselves,” Jesus and Pope Francis’ Jubilee Y ear of Mercy
bid us grow “rich in what matters to God” (12:21), namely, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Give food, drink, clothing, and healing; visit the imprisoned;
bury the dead. Heal with Jesus’ own gentleness the doubt, ignorance, and sins of
others; comfort, forgive, be patient; and pray for the living and dead.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
From the Pastor
To the parish family of St. Martha,
On this 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time we encounter a startling challenge in our first reading from
the Book of Ecclesiates. In essence the text seems to ask: “Is life worth living?” Today’s reading
tells us that much of our lives can be tainted with vanity. It suggests that there is not much at all that is worth
the trouble, expense, and worry that we so often spend our time doing. The Gospel text from Luke addresses a similar theme with the parable of the rich man who had worked so hard and gained so much and in the
end his efforts were all for nothing. Despite the sense that all is so discouraging, the Scripture readings are
not as gloomy and cynical as they may seem. They are really inviting us to reflect realistically on our lives
and our endeavors and seek some balance and perspective concerning the direction we are heading. The
second reading from Paul to the Colossians gives us a very practical and positive challenge, “Think of what
is above, not of what is on earth.”
Thus, the important question is this: “What is worth doing in the life God has given us?” What is worth
the investment of our time, talent, and treasure? We know clearly from the Scriptures that material possessions and love of money are not worth all the trouble and attention that some people give to them. They
simply do not last. It is not that material possessions and human comforts are bad or evil in themselves. It is
just that they can never satisfy the deepest longings of the human person. Jesus tells us to store up
“treasures in heaven.” What might some of these treasures be? At the heart of meaningful Christian living
and discipleship is a deep and growing relationship with God. Such a relationship is nourished by Sunday
Eucharist, deepened by daily prayer, and strengthened by reflection on the Word of God. A vital relationship
with God leads also to lasting relationships with others. This involves the Church and helps us to invest ourselves as the Body of Christ in the building up of the Kingdom of God here on earth. This requires saying
“Yes” to the commitment we made at our Baptism and becoming actively involved in the mission
the Lord Jesus gave to the Church. When we do so, Paul tells us that “Christ is all in all” and we
experience deep joy and a sense of fulfillment in life. In a few weeks each member of our parish
will be invited to renew his or her commitment to this stewardship way of life by pledging their time,
talent, and treasure to help with this mission. Let’s spend some time during the coming weeks reflecting on how God is calling us at this time in our lives.
Fr. Chester Borski
Please note: The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, August 3, and will reopen on Thursday, August 4, at 9:00 a.m.
Pro-Life Mass and Rosary:
Every 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Please join us Sat., August 6.
VIRTUS WORKSHOPS
St. Martha will be offering the following
workshops in English:
Protecting God’s Children:
Tues., August 16, 6:30 p.m. in the FLC
Keeping the Promise
Alive (Refresher):
Wed., August 31, 6:30 p.m. in the FLC
You must pre-register online at
www.virtusonline.org.
You must arrive at least 30 minutes early.
No walk-ins and no children allowed.
For more information, please contact Ana
Luisa Rodriguez or Michelle Campisi
at 281-358-1959 x212.
St. Martha’s grief program will r esume meetings on Tuesday, September 6, from 7-9 p.m., through November 8, 2016. All who are grieving
the loss of loved ones are welcome. The grief program meets in Room 3 at
the Woodland Hills Campus. To sign up or for more information, call
Laurie at 281-360-2714, or e-mail [email protected]. Next future grief program is scheduled for January, 2017.
PARISH BLOOD DRIVE: The 3rd Parish Blood Drive for 2016, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, is scheduled for Sunday, August 14th,
from 8:00 am until 1:45 pm at the Activity Center on Woodland Hills Drive.
The Knights of Columbus and Columbian Squires will be in the Narthex
before and after each mass on July 30, 31, August 6, 7 to assist you with an
appointment so that you may donate.
Walk-ins are always welcome on the day of the Blood Drive.
You may schedule an appointment by e-mailing [email protected]
or call Bobby McAndrews at 281-650-9533. Online appointments may be
scheduled by visiting www.giveblood.org (Please enter the sponsor
code 1220.)
The Blood Center will provide a Double Red Cell Aphaeresis, which will
allow some donors to give two units of red blood cells from a single donation.
As always, the Knights of Columbus would like to thank St. Martha parishioners for generously giving the gift of life.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Monday, August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption, normally a Holy Day of Obligation. This year the
obligation to attend Mass has been dispensed since the feast day falls on a Monday. You are, however,
invited to celebrate this feast at one of the following Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, August 15.
Adult Organizations and Opportunities
Monica's Hope: Prayerful Support for
Parents of Troubled Children
Don't suffer in solitude. Within our Catholic community there are many with troubled children
of all ages. Problems like addiction, criminality, mental illness,
etc. Find support, strength and encouragement in a confidential
environment. And, in the example of St. Monica, you can pray
for your child and find peace. The next meeting will be Mon.,
August 1, 7:30 p.m., in Room 1 on the Woodland Hills Campus.
If you have questions, call Paul and Marcia Aegerter at 281812-1288, e-mail [email protected] or Kathy Czubik at 713213-7173, e-mail [email protected].
Out of Work, or Just Wishing for a Change?
We Can Help!
Saturday Work Shop: August 13
9 am to Noon
Room 2 at Woodland Hills Campus
3702 Woodland Hills Dr
We also meet every Friday in Room 2, 9:15 am -Noon
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Course: Fr om Mon., Sept. 12th to Mon., Nov 7th the Financial Planning Committee
will be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. There is no charge for the course other than the course materials which should be purchased directly from Dave Ramsey. Information about the class, registration and purchase of the
course material can be done at the following link: http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1021340. For more
information, please call Patty Schulze at 713-560-7444 or e-mail Patty at [email protected].
NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGE 40 and older, will gather on
Wed., August 3, to talk/eat/drink at 7:00 p.m. at Dickey’s
BBQ Pit, 9759 FM 1960 Bypass West in Humble. On
Sat., August 6, join us for 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary
Magdalene’s in Humble; meal afterwards at Humble City
Café, 200 Main Street in Humble. Meet in the narthex at
5:15 p.m. For more info, contact Elizabeth Schields (281
-441-2552 or [email protected]) or Peggy
Broyles (281-359-4560 or [email protected]) or
subscribe to us on Flocknote at St. Martha’s website.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Tuesday Morning: Breakfast & Bible Study
9:30 – 10:45 am – Faith Formation Center, Room 2
Reading, studying & sharing on the Sunday Scriptures
led by Carla Lewton. All are welcome.
August Dates: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.
St. Martha Adult Faith Formation Website:
www.stmarthaaff.com
Recordings of previous adult classes, handouts,
PowerPoints, schedules, important links, music,
and more…check it out!
Adult Faith Formation videos available for
viewing on Y ou Tube. Click the Y ou Tube icon on the website home page to view.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK - AFF Information
Click the Facebook icon on the website home page and join.
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON SUMMER VACATION
The Young at Heart Luncheons held at St. Martha's on the
2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month will NOT be
held during the Summer. We will resume on Wednesday,
September 14. Have a great summer and check the bulletin in August for information on the September luncheons.
What is Catholics Returning Home?
Catholics Returning Home is a program that invites non-practicing Catholics to return home to the Catholic
Church and resume active practice of their faith. If you
are a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a
while, this invitation is for you! No matter how long you
have been away and no matter what the reason, we invite
you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church.
Please join us for informal listening/Q&A sessions and
an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by former nonpracticing Catholics. Next 6-week session starts Tuesday,
September 6, 2016.
Catholics Returning Home sessions provide updated information on the basics of Catholicism in an informal,
support group format. Topics include:
* Welcome and Overview of the Series: Sharing by Team
and Participants
* Stories of Faith and Catholicism, Continued Sharing
* The Church Today – Changes since Vatican II, Q&A
* Explanation of Reconciliation, Q&A
* Explanation/Walk through of the Mass, Q&A
* The Creed: What Catholics Believe, Wrap-Up, Q&A
If you would like more information or to participate,
please contact:
Carla Lewton [email protected] 281-713-8968
Vicki Rück [email protected] 713-927-8815
Adult Organizations and Opportunities
TRAVEL TO IRELAND WITH
FR. CHESTER BORSKI
September 26, 2017 - October 5, 2017
Registration Deadline August 1, 2016
St. Patrick's & Guinness / Religious & Cultural
Treasures of Ireland. Go to this link and for detailed
information just click on EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT.
www.travelillume.com/trc/dko
Women’s Familia
Mother of Young Children, working in the home or outside
of the home…finally…something just for you! Want an
opportunity to grow in solid friendships with other moms
just like you, delve more deeply into who you are as a
woman, wife and mother in the light of your faith and
equip yourself with practical tools that can be applied right
away: Call Christiana Chavez at 713-303-1749 or [email protected] to learn more.
Meetings are held on the 2nd/4th Monday of the month from
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the FLC with babysitting provided.
The cost for the Familia book is $35; partial scholarships
are available.
Men’s Familia
Do you want to be a better man….for your wife, for your
children, for yourself? Make your family GREAT – Experience friendship with other Catholic men as your explore
principles to help you make decisions at work, as a husband, father and leader of your family.
The Men’s Familia team will meet monthly from September – April, day of the week, time and location TBD. The
cost for the book is $45; partial scholarships are available.
Contact John Ehlig at [email protected] for more information. Familia is a division of Cana Family Institute.
St. Martha Rosary Guild
We need help making rosaries. Please
come by and help us every Wednesday
from 10:00am-2:30pm, at the Woodland Hills Campus, Room 2, and bring
your lunch or join us every 2nd Sunday of the
Month, Room 2, from 1:00pm-3:00pm. See you
there! For more info contact Janice Cravens 832713-0556, [email protected] or Gilda Womack at
281-989-4241, [email protected].
Website: www.MarianiteRosaryGuild.org
Storefront: www.MarianiteRosaryGuild.etsy.com
Rosary after Daily Mass- A group of parishioners gathers after
the 8:30 a.m. daily Mass, when able, to pray the rosary. All are
welcome to join them in the back of the church in front of the
Mary statue to pray the rosary to honor our Blessed Mother.
Day Trip To Galveston: Sunday, August 14th. We will be
taking a trip to Galveston as a pilgrimage to the Holy Door at St.
Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Pope Francis extended a temporal
privilege allowing Catholics to obtain a plenary indulgence during the Year of Mercy by passing through a designated Holy
Door during the Year of Mercy. We will stay for Mass at the
cathedral and then go to the beach for a picnic lunch. We are
still in the planning stages of this event. We will be carpooling
from the church parking lot. Please e-mail youngadults@
stmartha.com for more information.
Bible Study – Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church. We
are currently studying the Book of Revelations. We are an informal group and encourage all to join. No prior Bible study experience is necessary! We will be meeting in the parlor, which is
located in the rear of the church (when you enter the main doors,
take the hall on your left-it is the first door on the left hand side).
Please subscribe to our e-mail list via Flocknote
new.flocknote.com/stmartha/YAStMYoungAdults/ or visit
www.facebook.com/groups/YAStM/ or www.stmartha.com/
yastm to stay informed of upcoming events.
For questions about any events, please e-mail youngadults@
stmartha.com. You may also call or text Matt 718-887-6837.
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.
Vocation Corner
CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS:
Please join the Stanton 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.
Did you know?
Our priests and religious bring
their unique gifts and talents to
the service of the Lord, even as
they live their calling.
JOIN our own seminarian,
DAVID MICHAEL MOSES
in concert on August 11th.
You will enjoy an excellent
evening of music and it’s free
to you!
For more info:
[email protected]
Parenting/Youth
Collegian Moms Prayer Group:
The Collegian Moms Prayer Group
will meet on Monday, Aug. 8, from
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Adult Education Meeting Room 1 of the Family Life Center at the Woodland
Hills Campus. All moms with children preparing for college, currently enrolled in college, or recently graduated
from college are cordially invited. Questions? E-mail Gloria Gàmez at [email protected]
CCE,
LIFETEEN &
SACRAMENT
Registration Begins Tuesday, August 2nd
in the Faith Formation Office during regular office
hours and after all English Masses the weekend of
August 20th and 21st.
Visit to www. Stmartha.com for more
information on registration and to volunteer.
Sign Up soon!!!
Limited Openings for the
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR!
Visit our school website at
www.stmarthacs.org for more
information or contact Registrar Jodie
Richter at [email protected].
IF YOU ARE A PASSIONATE AND
FAITH-FILLED EDUCATOR,
ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL HAS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
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Kindergarten Teacher
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Part- me Middle School Spanish Teacher
Subs tute Teachers
For more information, please visit our website
at www.stmarthacs.org or contact Principal
Mrs. Tina Lewis at 281-358-5523.
ST. MARTHA SUNDAY NURSERY
Sundays- 9 AM, 11 AM and 1:00 PM
Open every Sunday, with the exception of
Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas,
New Year’s Day and Easter.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 24TH
For any child entering 6th grade or higher who is interested in becoming an altar server we will be hosting our
yearly training on Saturday, September 24th. For those
new to altar serving at SMCC please be sure to sign up
for training during the Ministry Fair in the Narthex after
all Masses on the weekend of August 20/21. We will
send out more detailed information to those who sign up
during the Ministry Fair. On September
24th, training will be held in the main
church beginning at 9:00 a.m. for new
servers. For those who have served at
SMCC in the past, recertification will start
at Noon. Pizza lunch will be served for all
in attendance. Contact Jennifer Farace at
[email protected] with questions.
Family Fun!!!!
Friday, August 12, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
St. Martha’s Family Life Center
FREE PIZZA and GREAT MUSIC!!
GREAT PIZZA and FREE MUSIC!!!
Bring your entire family (or as many as you can fit in
your car). Stay as little or as long as you like (but if you
stay past 10 PM, you have to help clean up!). ACTS
Musicians will provide live music throughout the evening (and these folks sound good!).
Purpose: (1) Provide an evening of family fun and social interaction in a Christian environment; (2)Modestly
showcase ways family members can stay involved in the
church and continue to grow in their faith. These will be
organized into the four ACTS focus areas: A – Adoration, C – Community, T – Theology, S – Service. While
the event is sponsored by the ACTS community, it is
open to EVERYONE. Bring your relatives! Bring your
friends! Bring your enemies and make them new friends!
While RSVP is not required, it would be helpful for us to
know how much pizza to order. Please send a short email to [email protected] with "Family Fun Night"
in the subject line. Just let us know how many people
you plan to bring.
FREE FAMILY FUN PARTY—AUGUST 28
Houston Catholic Radio (AM 1430) is throwing a
party for their listener s, just to say thanks for being
awesome. It’s free, family-oriented, centrally located,
and conveniently timed on a Sunday afternoon to get
you home by bedtime.
It’s Sunday, August 28th, from 2pm to 5:30pm, indoors
at the University of St. Thomas. There will be free food,
games, bounce houses, music, and prizes. All the details
are online at GRNonline.com/FamilyFun. Or e-mail
[email protected].
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
1
7:30 pm Monica’s
Hope, Rm 3
7
19th Sunday of
Ordinary
Time
3 pm Divine
Mercy Chaplet
14
20th Sunday of
Ordinary Time
8 am-1:45 pm
KofC Blood
Drive, Activity
Center
1 pm Rosary Guild,
Rm 2
3 pm Chaplet of
Divine Mercy
21
21st Sunday of
Ordinary Time
Stewardship Renewal
2
9:30 am Breakfast & Bible
Study, Rm 2
CCE, Lifeteen &
Sacrament
Registration
Begins
8
7:00 pm Mom’s
Prayer Group,
Rm 1
15
9
9:30 am Breakfast & Bible
Study, Rm 2
Holy Hour for
Vocations following the 7 pm
Mass
16
9:30 am BreakFeast of the Asfast & Bible
sumption Mass
Study, Rm 2
times: 8:30 am,
6:30 pm Virtus
& 7:30 pm
Training, FLC
Parish Office
closed.
22
11 am—12:30 pm
SVdP, Rm 1
23
9:30 am Breakfast & Bible
Study, Rm 2
CCE Registration
after Mass
3 pm Chaplet of
Divine Mercy
28
22nd Sunday of
Ordinary Time
St. John of the
Cross Food
Drive
3 pm Chaplet of
Divine Mercy
29
30
9:30 am Breakfast & Bible
Study, Rm 2
3
Parish Office
closed
10 am Rosary
Guild, Rm 2
10:30 am Martha’s Quilters, Rm 3
10
10 am Rosary
Guild, Rm 2
10:30 am Martha’s Quilters, Rm 3
No Senior
Luncheon
during the
summer
6:30 pm Virtus
en español
17
SMCS Begins
10 am Rosary
Guild, Rm 2
10:30 am Martha’s
Quilters, Rm 3
24
8:30 am
School Mass
10 am Rosary
Guild, Rm 2
10:30 am Martha’s Quilters, Rm 3
No Senior
Luncheon
during the
summer
31
8:30 am School
Mass
10:30 am Martha’s
Quilters, Rm 3
No Senior Luncheon during the
summer
6:30 pm Virtus
Refresher
Course, FLC
Fri
4
6:15 pm RCIA
11
6:15 pm RCIA
18
6:15 pm RCIA
25
6:15 pm RCIA
Sat
5
6
9:15 am Unemployment Ministry,
Rm 2
8:30 am Pro-Life
Mass
12
13
Holy Hour for
Vocations
following the
8:30 am Mass
9:15 am Unemployment Ministry, Rm 2
7-10 pm Family
Fun Night,
FLC
19
9:15 am Unemployment
Ministry, Rm
2
26
9:15 am Unemployment
Ministry,
Rm 2
9 am—Noon
St. Martha
Between Jobs
and Beyond
Workshop,
FLC
20
Stewardship
Renewal
CCE Registration after
Mass
27
St. John of the
Cross Food
Drive
All work done by stewards is important. No job
is too menial or too insignificant to be part of
God’s plan.
Stewards use their work for the greater glory
of God, in partnership with God.
All that we do is part of our conscious effort to
collaborate with God in the fulfillment of creation.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” Mark 14:37
Our parish is incredibly blessed to have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
available in our adoration chapel twenty-four hours a day. Jesus dwells in
the Blessed Sacrament because of His infinite love for each one of us,
and He is always present there in the Blessed Sacrament patiently waiting for us to come and spend time with Him.
Listed below are hours that are most in need of adorers at this time.
However, please note that no hour is really ever “filled” because parishioners are always invited to choose an hour that works best for them, regardless of whether or not there are other adorers already there in prayer.
Both regular adorers and substitutes are needed at this time. Even if you
do not have a regular hour, please feel free to visit our Blessed Lord at
any time knowing that He is always waiting for us with joyful anticipation.
OPEN HOUR: TUESDAY 1-2AM
Second adorers are needed for the following hours:
Sunday: 1-2 AM, 3-4 PM. Monday: 5-6 PM, 10-11 PM. Tuesday; 23AM, 7-8 AM. Wednesday: 1-2AM, 5-6 PM. Friday: 1-2 AM, 6-7 PM.
Saturday: 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM, 9-10 AM, Noon-1 PM, 7-8 PM, 8-9 PM.
If you are interested in participating in this ministry or would like more
information, please contact Robyn Laumbach at either 281-360-7897 or
[email protected]. If you need a substitute, please call one of
our division leaders: Robyn Laumbach at 281-360-7897 for Midnight6 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 281-4351439 for 6 PM-Midnight.
St. Martha Women’s
ACTS Retreat
September 15 - 18, 2016
Registration for the September
Women’s (English) ACTS Retreat
has begun. The ACTS retreat is a 3 day/3
night retreat that focuses on Adoration,
Community, Theology and Service and is
presented by parishioners of St. Martha’s. Registration is limited and is on a first
-come first-served basis, and must include a
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, Stacie Eakin, at 713-898-1335
or [email protected]. God Bless!
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.
Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship
In the words of Pope Francis, “progress in building a people in peace, justice and fraternity depends on four principles related to
constant tensions present in every social reality.” The four principles include the dignity of the human person, the common good,
subsidiarity, and solidarity.
The Common Good
The common good is comprised of “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups
or as individuals, to reach their fulfilment more fully and more easily”.
Human dignity is respected and the common good is fostered only if human rights are protected and basic
responsibilities are met. Every human being has a right to life, a right to religious freedom, and a right to access those
things required for human decency— food and shelter, education and employment, health care and housing. The right
to exercise religious freedom publicly and privately by individuals and institutions along with freedom of conscience need
to be constantly defended. In a fundamental way, the right to free expression of religious beliefs protects all other
rights. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities—to ourselves, to our families, and to the larger society.
The economy must serve people, not the other way around. An economic system must serve the dignity of the human person and the common good by respecting the dignity of work and protecting the rights of workers. Work is more than a
way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation. Employers contribute to the common good
through the services or products they provide and by creating jobs that uphold the dignity and rights of workers—to productive work, to decent and just wages, to adequate benefits and security in their old age, to the choice of whether to organize and join unions, to the opportunity for legal status for immigrant workers, to private property, and to economic initiative. Workers also have responsibilities—to provide a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay, to treat employers and coworkers with respect, and to carry out their work in ways that contribute to the common good. Workers, employers, and
unions should not only advance their own interests but also work together to advance economic justice and the well-being
of all.
We have a duty to care for God’s creation, which Pope Francis refers to in Laudato Si’ as “our common home.” We all are
called to be careful stewards of God’s creation and to ensure a safe and hospitable environment for vulnerable human beings now and in the future. Pope Francis, consistent with St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI (World Day of Peace
messages in 1990 and 2010), has lifted up pollution, climate change, lack of access to clean water, and the loss of biodiversity as particular challenges. Pope Francis speaks of an “ecological debt” (no. 51) owed by wealthier nations to developing
nations. And he calls all of us to an “ecological conversion” (no. 219), by which “the effects of [our] encounter with Jesus
Christ become evident in [our] relationship with the world around [us]”. Indeed, this concern with “natural ecology” is an
indispensable part of the broader “human ecology,” which encompasses not only material, but moral and social dimensions
as well. (The above excerpted from the USCCB document Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship)
Questions for your consideration?
What is the state of religious freedom in the United States?
What are we doing to Care for God’s Creation?
Formando Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos Fieles
En palabras del papa Francisco, “para avanzar en esta construcción de un
pueblo en paz, justicia y fraternidad, hay cuatro principios relacionados con
tensiones propias de toda realidad social.” Los cuatro principios son la dignidad de la persona humana, el bien común, la subsidiariedad y la solidaridad.
A continuación un extracto del documento del USCCB
El Reto de Formar la Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos Fieles
El bien común
Por bien común se entiende “el conjunto de condiciones de la vida social que hacen posible a las asociaciones y a cada uno de sus miembros el logro más pleno y más fácil de la propia perfección”. La dignidad humana es respetada y el bien común promovido sólo si se protegen los derechos humanos y se cumplen
las responsabilidades básicas. Cada ser humano tiene el derecho a la vida, un derecho fundamental que hace posibles
todos los demás derechos, y el derecho a tener acceso a aquellas cosas que requiere la decencia humana: alimento y
albergue, educación y trabajo, cuidado médico y vivienda, libertad religiosa y vida familiar. El derecho a ejercitar la
libertad religiosa pública y privadamente por parte de individuos e instituciones, junto con la libertad de conciencia,
tiene que ser defendido constantemente. De una manera fundamental, el derecho a la libre expresión de creencias religiosas protege todos los demás derechos. A estos derechos les corresponden obligaciones y responsabilidades, para
con los demás, nuestras familias y la sociedad en general.
La economía debe estar al servicio de la gente y no al contrario. Por lo tanto, es necesario que un sistema económico
sirva a la dignidad de la persona humana y al bien común mediante el respeto de la dignidad del trabajo y la protección de los derechos de los trabajadores. El trabajo es más que una manera de ganarse la vida; es una forma de continuar participando en la creación de Dios. Los empleadores contribuyen al bien común con los servicios o productos
que ofrecen y mediante la creación de empleos que defienden la dignidad y los derechos de los trabajadores: derecho
a un trabajo productivo, a salarios justos y decentes, a beneficios adecuados y seguridad cuando tengan edad avanzada, a la oportunidad de poder organizarse y formar sindicatos, a la oportunidad para los trabajadores inmigrantes de
estar en situación legal, a tener propiedad privada y a la iniciativa económica. Los trabajadores también tienen responsabilidades: realizar el trabajo que corresponde a un salario justo, tratar con respeto a los empleadores y compañeros de trabajo y llevar a cabo su trabajo de tal manera que contribuya al bien común. Los trabajadores, los
empleadores y los sindicatos deberían no sólo promover sus propios intereses, sino también trabajar juntos para
promover la justicia económica y el bienestar de todos.
Tenemos el deber de cuidar de la creación de Dios, a lo que el Papa Francisco se refiere en Laudato Sí, “nuestra casa
común”. Estamos llamados a cuidar responsablemente la creación de Dios y asegurar un ambiente seguro y caritativo
para los seres humanos más vulnerables, hoy y en el futuro. El Papa Francisco, en coherencia tanto con San Juan
Pablo II como con el Papa Benedicto XVI (Mensajes para la Jornada Mundial de la Paz en 1990 y 2010), ha destacado recientemente la contaminación, el cambio climático, la falta de acceso al agua potable y la pérdida de biodiversidad como retos particulares. El Santo Padre nos llama a una “deuda ecológica” (no. 51) contraída por los países más
ricos a las naciones en desarrollo y nos llama una “conversión ecológica” (no. 219), “que implica dejar hacer evidente
todos los efectos de nuestro encuentro con Jesucristo en las relaciones con el mundo que no rodea”. De hecho, esta
preocupación por la "ecología natural" es una parte indispensable de una más amplia "ecología humana", que abarca
no sólo lo material, pero también las dimensiones morales y sociales.
Preguntas para reflexionar:
¿Cuál es el estado de la libertad religiosa en los Estados Unidos?
¿Qué hacemos para cuidar la Creación de Dios?
Mensaje del Pastor
Para la familia de la parroquia de Santa Marta,
En este 18vo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario nos encontramos con un reto sorprendente en la primera
lectura del libro del Eclesiastés. En esencia, el texto parece preguntar: "¿La vida, vale la pena vivirla?" La
lectura de hoy nos dice que gran parte de nuestras vidas puede ser contaminada con la vanidad. Se sugiere
que no hay mucho en todo lo que vale la pena, los gastos y preocupaciones que tan a menudo nos pasamos
el tiempo haciendo. El texto del Evangelio de Lucas se dirige a un tema similar con la parábola del hombre
rico que había trabajado tan duro y ganado tanto y al final sus esfuerzos eran todo para nada. A pesar de la
sensación de que todo es tan desalentador, las lecturas no son tan sombrías y cínicas de lo que puedan parecer. Estás realmente nos invitan a reflexionar de manera práctica en nuestras vidas y esfuerzos y buscar
un cierto equilibrio y la perspectiva relativa en la dirección que nos dirigimos. La segunda lectura de San Pablo a los Colosenses nos da un reto muy práctico y positivo, "Piense en lo que está arriba, no de lo que esta
aquí en la tierra”.
Por lo tanto, la pregunta importante es: "¿Qué es lo que vale la pena hacer en esta vida que Dios nos ha
dado?" ¿Qué es lo que vale la pena la inversión de nuestro tiempo, talento y dinero? Sabemos claramente
de las Escrituras que las posesiones materiales y amor al dinero no vale la pena todos los problemas y atención que algunas personas dan a ellos. Ellos simplemente no duran. No es que las posesiones materiales y
comodidades humanos son malos o malas en sí mismas. Es sólo que nunca pueden satisfacer los anhelos
más profundos de la persona humana. Jesús nos dice que almacenemos "tesoros en el cielo”. ¿Qué podría
algunos de estos tesoros ser? En el corazón de la vida cristiana significativa y discipulado es una relación
profunda y creciente con Dios. Tal relación se nutre de la Eucaristía dominical, profundizada por la oración
diaria, y fortalecida por la reflexión sobre la Palabra de Dios. Una relación vital con Dios lleva también a las
relaciones duraderas con otros. Esto implica a la Iglesia y nos ayuda a involucrarnos como el Cuerpo de
Cristo en la edificación del Reino de Dios aquí en la tierra. Para ello es necesario decir "Sí" al compromiso
que hicimos en nuestro bautismo y participar activamente en la misión que el Señor Jesús dio a la Iglesia.
Cuando lo hacemos, Pablo nos dice que "Cristo es todo en todos" y experimentamos una profunda alegría y
una sensación de plenitud en la vida. En unas pocas semanas cada miembro de nuestra parroquia
será invitado a renovar su compromiso con este, “stewardship”, forma de vida mediante la promesa de su tiempo, talento y dinero para ayudar con esta misión. Pasemos algún tiempo durante las
próximas semanas reflexionando en cómo Dios nos está llamando en este momento en nuestras
vidas.
Padre Chester Borski
Ministerio Hispano
Inscripciones para el Catecismo en Español comenzaran a partir del 2 de Agosto
en la Oficina del Catecismo de lunes a jueves de 9 AM a 3 PM.
Los cupos son limitados.
18º Domingo de Cuaresma
Reflexión sobre el Jubileo de la Misericordia:
La séptima y última obra de misericordia corporal es: Enterrar
a los muertos. Esta obra de misericordia nos obliga a asistir a
los funerales de las personas que conocemos y, aún en unos
casos a los funerales de personas que no conozcamos, pero
que podamos ayudar. El funeral es una forma de valorar la
dignidad de la vida de esa persona y de orar por su eterno descanso. Los familiares necesitan ser consolados y todos podemos consolar a esas personas. También debemos visitar los
cementerios y las criptas en las que se encuentran los restos de
nuestros seres queridos. Esto nos recuerda de seguir orando
por ellos para que puedan llegar al Cielo y de pedirles que
oren por nosotros en caso de que ya se encuentren con el Señor. En este país, en donde se llevan a cabo más de un millón
de abortos por año, es muy importante el consolar a las madres y padres que han tomado esa decisión. Sólo Dios sabe el
dolor que sufren por el resto de sus vidas.
Compromiso de la semana: Su puedo hacerlo físicamente,
visitaré el cementerio donde esté alguno de mis seres queridos. Si no, rezaré por ellos.
ENTRENAMIENTO DE VIRTUS
St. Martha estará ofreciendo el taller:
“Protegiendo los Niños de Dios” el miércoles, 10 de
Agosto a las 6:30 p.m. en el
Family Life Center.
Deben de registrarse en línea antes de asistir a este
taller ya que no se permitirá a nadie que no esté
pre-inscrito. Para inscribirse visite
www.virtutsonline.org. Favor de llegar a lo menos 30
minutos antes. No se permiten niños ni
adolescentes al taller. Para mas información,
favor de comunicarse con Ana Luisa Rodriguez
al 281-358-1959 x212.
Monaguillos:
Si su niño/a está interesado a
servir de Monaguillo, Favor de llamar al Sr. Pastora
al 832-514-5741 o
por e-mail al: [email protected].
Proyecto Gabriel—
¿Está embarazada? ¿Necesita ayuda
durante su embarazo? No importa su edad! Para
más información favor de llamar a
713-225-5826.
RITO DE INICIACIÓN
CRISTIANA
PARA ADULTOS
Los Sacramentos son ayudas,
medios, herramientas, gracias
que Jesús nos dejó para poder seguirlo por el camino
de nuestra vida diaria, que no siempre es fácil,
por eso nos invita a tomar nuestra cruz y seguirle
hacia la vida eterna. Estas ayudas-sacramentos están
aquí en la Iglesia y son para todos a nadie
se le pueden negar si está dispuesto a seguir a Jesús.
Pero muchos de nosotros solo nos bautizaron y no
tenemos todos nuestros Sacramentos de
iniciación que son: El Bautismo, La Confirmación y
La Eucaristía; por tal razón no participamos de
estas ayudas que nuestro Señor Jesús le dejó a
su iglesia por medio de su sacrificio en la cruz.Si este
es tu caso ( y eres mayor de 18 años) o conoces a
alguien que quiere unirse a nuestra Iglesia Catolica?
Ayudalo y pasale este anuncio, invitalo a participar en
el proceso del RICA. Este proceso es para
Católicos y No Católicos que tienen muchas
preguntas o dudas y quieren entender nuestra
fe o completar sus sacramentos Ven y participa
con nosotros. Las reuniones son los Jueves de
6.30-9.00 p.m. comenzamos con una cena
antes de nuestra plática. Comunicate con
Jaime Gómez (281-973-1857) y
participa en el RICA
en Español.
Ministerio Legión de María:
Están cordialmente invitados todos los viernes a las
7:00 PM en el salón 2 de las
instalaciones de Woodland Hills Dr.
Mayores informes con la Sra. Veronica
Reyes (281.728.9843) o por e-mail:
[email protected]
MARIA GORETTI NETWORK
ESPANOL PARA TODA VICTIMA DE ABUSO
MGN es Un grupo de apoyo formado por personas
que han vivido cualquier tipo de abuso en algún momento de su vida y que están buscando sanación y
perdón. Para mayor información
llamar al teléfono 281-389-1210 o enviar un email a
[email protected]. Alli le darán más
información sobre el lugar y hora de las reuniones y
contestaremos sus preguntas.
STEWARDSHIP of Time, Talent and Treasure
ADMINISTRATIVE MIN.
BUSINESS MANAGER
Theresa Miller 281.713.8957
FACILITY MANAGER
Steve Teets 281.358.6637x254
FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Bill Grun
281.360.3829
MARTHA’S GARDENERS
Wayne Theis
[email protected]
ST. MARTHA’S OFFICE ANGELS
Lourdes Fernandez 281.358.6637 x262
COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES
COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES CONT.
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON TRANSPORT.
Domenica Seitz
713.899.1016
FAITH FORMATION
BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY
Carla Lewton 281-358-1959x213
CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY
Pam Rockwell
281.358.1959x230
RCIA
[email protected]
YAStM – Young Adults of St. Martha
[email protected]
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VBS
Patty Jost 281.713.8969
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Martha Burns 281.358.5523
CONFIRMATION
Ana Leija
281.713.8915
MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR (EDGE)
Lisa Hartsfield 281.358.1959x241
HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR (LIFE TEEN)
Laura Gallardo 281.358.1959x252
OUTREACH MINISTRIES CONT.
MARTHA’S KITCHEN
Sr. Maria Elena
713.224.2522
MOTHER TERESA MINISTRY
Paola Lam 832-284-1891
PRO-LIFE (GABRIEL PROJECT)
713.225.5826
PROJECT RACHEL
Bonnie Develle
713.435.9215
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE
Marie Burk
281.361.3650
ST. JOSEPH HELPERS
Bill Beck
281.360.7023
ST. MARTHA BETWEEN JOBS AND BEYOND
Bob Simpson
713.410.2844
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
281.358.6636
SECOND FAMILY MINISTRY
Martha Busch
281.728.7159
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Bob Simpson
713.410.2844
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE
Francine Puglia
281.713.8954
ACTS RETREAT
Willie Chesnut [email protected]
ANNULMENTS
Francine Puglia
281.713.8954
CARING COOKS
Karen Rexer
281. 354.8857
Marian Brown
281.630.4820
ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
PRINCIPAL PK3-8TH
Sherry Hundl [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Tina Lewis
281.358.5523
CENTERING PRAYER
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Greg LaCour [email protected]
Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280
Cortney Waguespack
281.358.5523x326
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
REGISTRAR
Mark Roseland
713.419.2532
Rhonda Szoeke 281.358.6637
COUPLES FOR CHRIST
Jodie Richter
281.358.5523x314
LITURGY COORDINATOR FOR
MaryLou & Ramon De La Cruz 832.527.1072
MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL
LIFETEEN
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP
COORDINADOR DE MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Joy Ehrman
281.358.1959x251
Liz Dukes [email protected]
281.358.6637
ALTAR SERVERS
FAMILIA
CORO DE ADULTOS
Jennifer Farace 281.361.5414
Christiana Chavez
713.303.1749
Luis Valle
832.620.1888
BAPTISM
FUNERALS
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
281.358.6637
Indiana Francis
281-358-6637 x255
Carmen Ogando 832-767-8826
CANTORS
GRIEFSHARE
HOSPITALIDAD
281.358.6637
Laura Cardella
281.360.2714
Gustavo Zapata 832.247.9955
CHILDREN’S
ADORATION
HISPANIC MINISTRIES
LECTORES
Annatte Salazar
281.358.1492
Ana Luisa Rodriguez 281.358.1959 x269
Cristina Gabas
281.796.9084
CHILDREN’S
CHOIR
HOMEBOUND ERRAND COMMITTEE
LEGIÓN DE MARIA
281.358.6637
Greta Verhalen
832.264.7755
Veronica Reyes
281.728.9843
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MARIA GORETTI NETWORK EN ESPAÑOL
Jaclyn
Dement
[email protected]
Tom Gallagher 713.364.9780
Patricia Lopez
281.389.1210
COMMUNION TO THE SICK
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS
Hospital
Visit
Jodi Schod
281.713.8955
Janett o Rubén Manosalva 281.706.5068
Angela Wemyss
281.361.9720
MARRIAGE PREP. INFORMATION
MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS
Nursing
Home
&
Homebound
To Register
281.358-6637
DE LA EUCARISTIA
281.358.6637
MARTHA’S QUILTERS
Juan Russo 954.439.1127
Hispanic
Communion
to
the
Sick
Michelle Lowe
713.294.8779
MONAGUILLOS
Amelia Murphy
713.865.6946
Betty Rucka
281.973.1540
Pastor Pastora
832.514.5741/832.633.0145
EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS
MOM’S COLLEGIAN PRAYER GROUP
RICA
OF
THE
EUCHARIST
Gloria Gamez
[email protected]
Jaime Gomez 281.973.1857
Pam Rockwell
281.358.1959x230
MONICA’S HOPE
VOCACIONES Y CÁLIZ DE VOCACIONES
LECTORS
Paul & Marcia Aegerter 281.812.1288
Tony Lasalle 646.489.1554
Richard Lowell 281.989.1097
MOTHER’S DAY OUT
MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS
Patty Jackson
281.358.1959x250
Mariel Parra 281.358.6637x280
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
For the weekend of July 23 & 24
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Marion and Chris Dickson
713.516.7097
Robyn Laumbach 281.360.7897
your gifts of treasure resulted in:
NEWCOMERS/WELCOMING/HOSPITALITY
SACRISTANS
Kristene Hergenrother 281.713.8961
Weekly Budget
$
71,034
Art Voltmann
281.361.6117
NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES
Sunday Collection
$
39,136
SOUND
BOARD
MINISTRY
Peggy Broyles
281.359.4560
Bill Phillips
713.419.9277
Faith Direct
$
44,013
RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS
TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY TEAM
Over/(Under)
$
12,115
Barb Setser 281.358.4129
Joy Ehrman
281.358.1959x251
Year To Date:
Nancy Landvogt
281.360.6050 (Funerals)
USHERS
Weekly Budget
$
284,136
ROSARY GUILD
Barry Robichaux [email protected]
Janice Cravens
832.713.0556
Sunday Collection
$
283,315
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
SCOUTING
Over/(Under)
$
(821)
SOCIAL SERVICES
Acenith Claassen 832. 455.3764
Special collections:
281.358.6637
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Capital Campaign
$
35,947
CANCARE
Www.stmartha.com, Click on Ministries,
Martha’s Kitchen
$
10,609
Roger Schuelke
281.358.8060
Community Life, Spiritual Direction
Archdiocese SVDP
$
4,189
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
SUNDAY NURSERY
Jaime S. Gomez 281.973.1857
2016 DSF Goal
$
305,000
Patty Jackson
281.358.1959x250
Joseph Ortego 713.822.2825
TEAMS OF OUR LADY
DSF Payments to Date
$
250,742
E-MAIL PRAYER WARRIORS
Kevin & Donna O’Kelley
281.360.9644
Donna Rueby [email protected]
Kevin & Michelle Campisi 281.361.4201
H.A.A.M.
Brian & Mary Anne Sokol 281.642.3821
Alejandra Gutierrez 832.860.4860
Nick & Joannah Landry 281.764.6757
HOSPITAL MINISTRY
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
Sarah Clark
281.361.8832
Phil & Diane Applegate 281.361.2913
Sheila Yepsen
281.358.5585
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON
MARIA GORETTI NETWORK
Carol Bateman 281.359.1976
Shannon Deitz
713.775.9213
Nancy Karpinski
713.594.4430
Current Loan Debt:
$ 11,420,808