NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
S AINT MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL
CATHOLIC CHURCH
1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net
“The LORD keeps faith forever,secures justice for the oppressed,gives food to the hungry.”PSALM 146:7
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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELPARISH CONTACT INFORMATIONRev. Wayne Wilkerson, PastorRev. Michael Applegate, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
In ResidenceRev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D. [email protected]
Wayne Ly, Seminarian in Residence [email protected]
DeaconsDeacon Robert Hesse, Ph.D. [email protected]
Deacon Thomas Newhouse [email protected]
St. Michael Catholic SchoolDr. Kathleen Cox, Principal [email protected] Main: (713) 621-6847
Pastoral AssociatesBob Basye Administration, Human Resources, Accounting and Facilities [email protected]
Mary Caprio Evangelization, Faith Formation and Natural Family Planning [email protected]
Ann Cashiola Liturgy, Sacraments and Music [email protected]
Children Faith Formation (CFF) Pre-K through 5th GradeMaria Groff Reynolds, Director [email protected]
Youth Faith Formation (YFF) 6th through 12th GradeMike Cleary, Director [email protected]
Matt Zelinsky, Asst. Director [email protected]
Music Chris Popelka, Director of Music [email protected]
Community MinistriesJennifer Gonzalez, Director of Social Justice [email protected]
Sister Ginny Braniff, M.A., Director of Pastoral Care [email protected]
Business OfficeJohn Amalokwu, Parish Accountant [email protected]
Liliana Olivares, Parish Bookkeeper [email protected]
Angelica Aguilera, School Bookkeeper [email protected]
Administrative SupportMinnie Romo, Sacramental Records [email protected]
Jasmine Perez, Liturgy/Baptism Coordinator [email protected]
Andrea Chamberlain, Communications Coordinator [email protected]
Mattia Maldonado, Weddings [email protected]
ReceptionistsCelia Thomson, Daytime Receptionist [email protected]
Carol Page, Evening Receptionist [email protected]
Facilities ManagementDerek Roy, Director of Facilities [email protected]
Silvino Anuario, Maintenance
Carlos Meija, Maintenance
Jose Moreno, Maintenance
DAILY MASSMonday-Friday
8:15 am | 12:10 pm
Saturday8:15 am
SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil
5 pm
Sunday7:30 am | 9 am*
11:00 am*1 pm | 5 pm
*Nursery Available
RECONCILIATIONTuesdays6-7 pm
Saturdays8:45 am - 10 am
Or by appointmentwith a priest
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays after 12:10 pm Mass
until 10 pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday-Thursday
8 am - 9 pm
Friday8 am - 5 pm
Office closes daily from 12-1 pm
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1
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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELSACRAMENTAL CARE
PASTORAL COUNCIL [email protected] Lanza, Chair | Darryl Shields, Co-Chair
Members: John Barry | Ryan Colburn | Mark Gerlich | Matt Harris | Beatrice Havre | Kyle Koehler Jessica Matuszak | Eugenia Miro | Rita Nwazojie | Amy Taylor
Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS are due Wednesdays by 9 am*Please email information to:
Special Holiday Deadlines: Thanksgiving – November 7
Christmas – November 28 New Year’s – December 5
* Please allow two weeks for your submission to be published
BAPTISM Infants and children under 6 years old: All parents are required to participate in a baptismal preparation process prior to the baptism of each child and are strongly encouraged to attend the classes during the second trimester of pregnancy. Please call the parish office, (713) 403-4106 to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.
Children over 6 years old: Please contact Alyssa Avila (713) 403-4106, for information on the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children.
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARISTSecond grade students must be baptized in the Catholic faith and be in their second continuous year of Faith Formation at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, or in their second continuous year of religion classes in a Catholic school. Please contact the Office of Children Faith Formation, (713) 403-4121, for information.
CONFIRMATION High school students: Contact the Office of Youth Faith Formation, (713) 403-4117.
Adults: Contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.
MARRIAGEEngaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory
marriage preparation class, offered monthly, which begins the process. Please call (713) 403-4114 for information and registration.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith and may want to become Catholic should contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.
PASTORAL CARE & HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Do you know someone who is ill, home-bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living facility and in need of pastoral care? For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a pastoral visit and/or those who are interested in visiting the homebound or assisted living in need of prayer should contact Sister Ginny Braniff, MA at (713) 621-4370.
ANOINTING OF THE SICKParishioners scheduled for serious surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their hospitalization. Please contact the parish office, (713) 621-4370.
After business hours, those in danger of death should receive Anointing of the Sick. Please call (713) 621-4370, option 1.
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERSAdam LapuchaMark, Kelly and Nolan McConnCarol and Jason Luong and children Flor Sofia and Jason DanielJulio Romero, Monica Enamorado and Daniel RomeroNicole JendruschRyan BinghamPaul PenlandCarolyn ExniciosEugene FowlerMaria BernierStephen SarmientoMary EwusieAnish kidangan Mony
REJOICECOUNSELING APOSTOLATECatholic Counseling for ParishionersAre you in need of emotional healing?Are you discouraged by yourrelationships with loved ones?Now is the time to get the help andhealing you need.Counselors are now available.
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call (844) 295-3167 or visit us online at:MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael
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MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS
SUND
AY November
11
7:30 am + Vincenza Rizzo JowdyFor cancer patients
1 Kgs 17:10-16Ps 146:7-10Heb 9:24-28Mk 12:38-44 [41-44]
9 am + John JustakMitzi Hutchinson
11 am Annastella Rugimbana+ Carlos Mauricio Perdomo Mosqueda+ Francisco Javier Perdomo Poleo
1 pm + Minnie Broussard+ James T. Jongebloed, Sr.+ Mary Bilao
5 pm The People of the Parish
MOND
AY November
128:15 am Ti 1:1-9
Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6Lk 17:1-6
12:10 pm The Svatek family
TUES
DAY November
138:15 am Angela Razack Ti 2:1-8, 11-14
Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29Lk 17:7-10
12:10 pm + Aristides Guevara+ Peter William Rogers+ Mark Matuszak
WEDN
ESDA
Y
November
148:15 am Sister Gen Marheinek
Amy TaylorTi 3:1-7Ps 23:1b-6Lk 17:11-1912:10 pm + Robert Lee Kimmons
+ Luis GonzalezThe Svatek family
THUR
SDAY November
158:15 am The Nygaard family Phlm 7-20
Ps 146:7-10Lk 17:20-25
12:10 pm + Glen-Gary Snow+ Richard (Dick) Fitzgerald
FRID
AY November
168:15 am + Gerry Robbins
Stephen Reynolds2 Jn 4-9Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18Lk 17:26-3712:10 pm + Cynthia Vann
SATU
RDAY November
178:15 am 3 Jn 5-8
Ps 112:1-6Lk 18:1-8
5 pm
SUND
AY November
18
7:30 am The People of the Parish Dn 12:1-3Ps 16:5, 8-11Heb 10:11-14, 18 Mk 13:24-32
9 am
11 am + Francisco Javier Perdomo Mosqueda+ Isabel Gabina Mosqueda
1 pm Scott Baumann+ Dolores Lage+ Sixto Pardo
5 pm + William Kvinta+ Carlos Broughton
STEWARDSHIPINFORMATIONCollections 11/4/2018
All Saints Day $2,837.00
5 pm $6,017.87
7:30 am $4,194.00
9 am $4,864.00
11 am $4,722.00
1 pm $3,378.00
5 pm $6,134.00
Faith Direct $25,109.99
2nd Collection: Retired Priests $6,731.00
St. Michael Catholic School $540.00
St. Vincent de Paul $100.00
Children’s Collection $471.00
Mail and Drop-off $2,955.00
Grand Total $68,053.86
UPCOMING 2ND COLLECTION:November 18, 2018 – Campaign for Human Development CollectionThis campaign addresses the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education. Grants are awarded by the Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development with the approval of local bishops.+ Deceased
Prayers of the FaithfulThe Lord Jesus loves our brothers and sisters who are ill. With trust let us pray to Him that he will comfort them with His grace. –Rite of the Anointing of the Sick
Lise Beard
In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. –USCCB
David Bingham, Mary Ellen Kruger, Earl Tuttle and Alice Mudd
If you are ill, or know someone who is ill in need of prayer, please email Jasmine Perez at [email protected] or call her at the parish office at (713) 621-4370.
DEACON’S CORNERSum and SubstanceJesus blessed the poor widow who gave two small coins to the Temple treasury.
A small sum….from her substance. Not from her surplus. She had none.
Do I give my time, talent and treasure to God from my substance?
-Deacon Tom
You are invited to bring a dish or your favorite food to the Thanksgiving Vigil Mass to be placed on tables for a blessing
and then to take home for your Thanksgiving meal.Please cover your dish and label it with your name.
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH
VIGIL MASSNOVEMBER 21 | 7 PM
NO MASS ON THANKS GIVING DAYDue to the TXU Energy Baker Ripley Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day there will not be a Mass that morning.
$Parish offices will be closed Wednesday, November 21, – Sunday, November 25.
No Masses on Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23, 2018.
ThanksgivingThanksgiving
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Children Faith Formation stmichaelchurch.net/children-faith-formation
Sacrament PreparationChildren who are registered in St. Michael the Archangel’s Sacrament Preparation program should be:
f Beginning Ch. 5 of the Reconciliation text f Practicing the Act of Contrition nightly, and making a nightly Examination of Conscience
f Reviewing and reciting the Ten Commandments
Mandatory First Reconciliation RetreatMonday, November 26 or Tuesday, November 27, 5:15 pm in PLC-A
Sunday Faith FormationCFF Sunday classes and CLOW will not meet on November 18 & November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
CFF Sunday classes and CLOW resume December 2.
Home School Faith FormationSunday, December 2: Mandatory Home School Fall assessment 10:15 – 11:30 am. Please meet in the School Gym.
Youth Faith Formation stmichaelchurch.net/youth-faith-formation
Shine Middle School Series: Family Feud Begins October 28 after 5 pm Mass Our families are one of the biggest blessings in our lives. And yet at the same time, our families can be the very people that it is hardest to love, get along with, or understand. All middle school youth in grades 6-8 are invited to join us at the 5 pm Mass, followed by our new Shine middle school message series “Family Feud” from 6-7:30 pm beginning Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Awaken High School Series: Afterlife Begins October 28 after 5 pm Mass What do we believe as Catholics about after death? Is it okay to be afraid of dying? What does the victory that Jesus Christ won for us on the Cross mean for our eternal future, and more importantly, what does all this mean for us while we are alive on earth? The answers might surprise you. All high school students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us at the 5 pm Mass, followed by our new Awaken high school message series: “Afterlife” beginning Sunday, October 28th.
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Adult Faith Formation stmichaelchurch.net/adult-faith-formation
Social Justice News stmichaelchurch.net/social-justice
Family Day of Service – LifeHouse HoustonLifeHouse is a Christ-centered ministry ensuring life for unborn children by providing opportunities for housing, help, and hope for young women during their pregnancies and beyond.
Saturday, December 1 | 9 am–12 pm2405 Minnesota St. Houston, TX 77034Number of Volunteers Needed: 15 (children and adults may participate)
Activities include: Painting outdoor stairs, pressure washing fence/homes, painting a new pot for a plant, and decorating multi-purpose room with Christmas decorations
Water and snacks will be provided.
Sign up to volunteer with Jennifer Gonzalez at (713) 403-4197 or [email protected].
Fall Bible Study with Mark McNeil Examine the letters of St. John and St. James in this series. Thursday Evenings: November 1, 8 and 29 7-9 pm | Parish Life Center, Room A
Advent Mission with Marcellino D’Ambrosio Save the Date! Wednesday, December 12 at 7 pm – The Meaning of the Season by Marcellino D’Ambrosio.
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MINISTRIES ADULT CONFIRMATIONAn opportunity for baptized Catholics to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation [email protected]
BOOK CLUB AT ST. MICHAELMeets monthly during the school year to discuss a book of Catholic significance stmichaelchurch.net/book-club
CATHOLIC WAY BIBLE STUDYMeets weekly throughout the school year in the mornings and evenings to learn about and discuss a book of the bible stmichaelchurch.net/ catholic-way-bible-study
CENTERING & CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYERMeets on Monday’s at 7 pm for silent prayer and the intention of resting with Christ stmichaelchurch.net/ centering-prayer
COMMUNION AND LIBERATIONMeets weekly throughout the year to form disciples in the mission of the Church stmichaelchurch.net/communion-and-liberation
DISCOVERING CHRISTA 7-week course to personally encounter Christ stmichaelchurch.net/discovering-christ
ENDOW FOR WOMENGather and learn what the church has to say about the vocation of womanhood in the Church stmichaelchurch.net/endow
FERTILITY CAREThe Creighton Model System assists couples to plan their families safely and morally, also effectively addressed infertility stmichaelchurch.net/ natural-family-planning
FORMED.ORGA website that provides faith formation programs, Bible studies and movies related to the Catholic Faith stmichaelchurch.net/formed
FORGIVEN AND SET FREEA 9-week bible study that assists women who have experienced the trauma of abortion to heal stmichaelchurch.net/forgiven-and-set-free-bible-study
GRIEVING WITH HOPEProvides compassion and support through the grieving process. [email protected]
RCIAThe process by which one learns about and discerns becoming Catholic stmichaelchurch.net/rcia
SCRIPTURE AND TRADITIONA weekly lecture and discussion group that focuses on the Sunday readings and their relationship to the doctrine of the Faith stmichaelchurch.net/adult-faith-formation-night
SPANISH SPEAKING BIBLE STUDY FOR YOUNG ADULTSStudies a Catholic-based program each week during the year stmichaelchurch.net/spanish-speaking-bible-study
THAT MAN IS YOUA weekly program that provides fellowship and an opportunity to grow in your faith stmichaelchurch.net/ that-man-is-you
VOCATIONS COMMITTEEFor more information, contact: Fr. Michael Applegate – [email protected]
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDYMeets weekly to discuss the readings from the Mass stmichaelchurch.net/wednesday-morning-bible-study
WOMEN AT DAYBREAKMeets monthly at 7 am for fellowship and formationstmichaelchurch.net/ women-at-daybreak
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYProvides a platform to form lifelong friendships and grow in relationship with Christstmichaelchurch.net/ young-adult-ministry
YOUTH MINISTRYShine (Grades 6-8) and Awaken (Grades 9-12)stmichaelchurch.net/ youth-faith-formation
ORGANIZATIONS50+ SINGLESAn active social gathering of Catholic singles over the age of 50 stmichaelchurch.net/50-singles
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAFor all Catholic women aged 18+ who want to serve and live out their Catholic Faith stmichaelchurch.net/ catholic-daughters-of-america
COFFEE AND CAREERSMeets monthly to learn about employment opportunities stmichaelchurch.net/ coffee-and-careers
GABRIEL PROJECTServes women and the unborn stmichaelchurch.net/ gabriel-project
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSThe largest philanthropic Catholic organization for men kofc14700.org
MOMS AND TOTSAn opportunity for moms and their children to gather at St. Michael to play and pray stmichaelchurch.net/ moms-and-tots-playgroup
PIETRA FITNESSStrengthen and tone your body and soul stmichaelchurch.net/ pietra-fitness
ROSARY GUILDMeets regularly to make rosaries and pray stmichaelchurch.net/ rosary-guild
SOCIABLE SENIORSAn incredibly active group of seniors hosting frequent activities stmichaelchurch.net/ sociable-seniors
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETYLives the gospel by providing care to the poor through assistance with their daily needs stmichaelchurch.net/ st-vincent-de-paul-society
WOMEN’S GUILDThe place for fun, fellowship and formation stmichaelchurch.net/ womens-guild
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED – VISIT STMICHAELCHURCH.NET
SOCIABLE SENIORSMEETINGSDecember 3 (Monday) 12:30 pm Annual Christmas Luncheon catered by Mikeska’s. Lunch includes roast beef and baked chicken with all the trimmings. Cost: $15 members; $17 non-members. Please make check out to: St. Michael’s Sociable seniors and mail to the church.Contact: Linda Molaison at 713-781-3433. RSVP by Nov. 28. No refunds after this date. No walk-ins.
January 7(Monday) 1:00 pm Regular Meeting. Entertainment provided by Rob Landes, popular vocalist and pianist.
TRIPSNov 12 ( Monday)Tour of Houston Tran Star. Learn how the center handles emergency
traffic and weather conditions. Bus boards at 9 am Cost: Members $5; non-members $8. Contact: Sue Seyffert at 713-789-1928 December 5 (Wednesday) Rienzi Mansion. Enjoy the glamour of a beautiful Houston home from 18th and 19th century Europe. Cost: members $6; non-members $9. Bus boards at 9 am Lunch at Pappadeaux. No refunds or add ons after NOV 12th. Contact: Mary Wagenhals at 713-432-0872. January 23 (Thursday) Trip to Shiner/Spaetzl Brewery. Bus boards at 8:30 am “Prepare for Lent”. Learn how Bock beer helped the monks sustain themselves during Lent. Cost: Members $5; non-members $8. Contact: Jerry Ziemnicki at 713-622-9001.
Women’s GuildNovember 15, 2018 General Meeting 10 am | Parish Life Center, Room A
The Celebration of Life CommitteeConsider volunteering with the Celebration of Life Committee to assist at funerals in the parish by welcoming family and friends of the bereaved before the Funeral Mass. It’s a great opportunity to be Jesus’ hands and feet! If you are interested in helping with this service, the chair, Eugenia Miro, and her committee members invite you to contact the Women’s Guild and join them.
Celebration of Life Committee Members:Eugenia Miro, Chair – Mercedes Cook, Carlea Brock, Lorraine Covey, Leia Cromwell, Linda Ruth Ebeling, Katherine Ferruzzo, Laurie Hatfield, Reanna Lopez, Christy Lord, Cheryl Luther, Anne McGee, Susan Meeks, Tracey Ojiaku, Kathy Plaeger, Kim Sattler, Haley Sheppard, Judith Thornton, Marvaette Washington, and Susan Williamson
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For more information contact:Marlene Shields – [email protected] or Rochelle Angel-Kyle – [email protected]
UPCOMING MEETING:Thursday, November 15: The LORD of the Sea“Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?” - Mk 4:41
Some scholars and theologians believe the Gospel of Mark has a low Christology, meaning it’s less about the Divinity of Christ and more emphasizes his humanity. Dr. Cavadini will take us through a deeper read of the Gospel and put that notion to rest. By the end of the session you will have a new understanding of this incredible Gospel and deeper contemplation of Christ.Like the characters in the gospel itself, you will be “amazed” and “astonished”. As we are feeding on the Word of God, St. Mark will lead us back to our first Spiritual Food as well, the Eucharist. This is one you don’t want to miss. Invite a friend! See you there!
For more information, contact:Joey Scamardi – (281) 657-5016 or [email protected]
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Thursday, November 15 | 1 pm General Meeting
As we thank and share God’s gifts, please remember to bring your donation of clothing, toiletries, gift cards or check paid to Catholic
Daughters #2258 for our “Christmas for our Seminarian project” to this meeting. A representative from Catholic Charities will be picking up
donations for the “Christmas for Boys ages 2-18 yrs. project.” Suggested gifts: toys, bikes, basketball, clothing, gift cards or check paid to
Catholic Daughters #2258 for Catholic Charities.
Thursday, December 6 | 11:30 am - 2 pm CDA Christmas Celebration
SAVE THE DATE. Friends and families are welcome. More information to follow.
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For more information: visit catholicdaughters.org or Glenda Bautista – (713) 882-9617
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR ChristmasWe are partnering with San Francisco Nativity Academy to adopt all 60 students and their families for Christmas.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Jennifer Gonzalez to be matched with a family: [email protected]
Once the families are matched, St. Michael families are asked to provide a gift for the student limited to $50, a food basket, and
HEB gift card. Gifts will be due on Saturday, December 15.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A FAMILY’S HOLIDAY BRIGHTER.
IGNATIUS PRESS FILM SCREENINGNOVEMBER 14 | 7:30 PM
CINEMARK, MEMORIAL CITY
THIS SCREENING WILL ONLY OCCUR IF ENOUGH TICKETS ARE SOLD
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Want to know more about your fertility and gynecological health? Are you struggling to conceive?
Ready to use a system of fertility awareness that is 100% natural and can be used to avoid or achieve pregnancy?
Please join us to learn more about how you can benefit from the Creighton Model System of FertilityCare ™!
Introductory Sessions are held on Fridays from 12-1:30 pm:November 16 | December 7St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Activity Building, Room 1
To sign up or request a private Introductory Session, please contact:
Bayard Linbeck, FCP | [email protected] The cost to attend is $35 per woman/couple
2019 St. Michael Middle School Summer Camp
#BestCampEverWHO: Current 5th-8th Graders (those entering 6th grade in Fall 2019 to those who will have graduated 8th grade in Spring 2019)
WHEN: August 5-10, 2019
WHERE: Life Teen Camp Wild Sky in Medina, TX
COST: (Includes transportation) $900 before October ends $1,200 if paid November-January
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 9TH.
Scholarships are available! Select the option when you pay at the link below.
WHAT HAPPENS AT CAMP?Ropes Courses, Zip Lines, Rock Walls, Obstacle Courses, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Crafts, Music, Water Activities, New Friends, time for prayer AND MORE!
REGISTER HERE >> STMICHAELCHURCH.NET/SHINE
UPDATES FROM THE
Book Club
OUR NEX T MEET ING :WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 | 7 PM
ACT IV IT Y BU ILD ING , ROOM 21
S AINT ’S GU IDE TO HAPPINESS : PRACT ICAL LESSONS IN THE L I FE OF THE SP IR IT
BY ROBERT ELLSBERG
Ellsberg, in his warm and accessible style, shares multiple
stories to show that saints are not proclaimed as such, solely because of the way they died or their visions or
wondrous deeds. They are saints for their extraordinary capacity for goodness and love and for their trust in the
“helping hand of God” in the face of trails.
Holiday Poinsettia Sale
ORDERS CAN STILL BE TAKEN IN THE PLC DURING COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS
– Poinsettias are from The Brookwood Community – Proceeds help adults with disabilities at Brookwood,
along with providing funds for the Knights charitable works.
RED & WHITE POINSETTIAS (6” POT) – $15 EXTRA-LARGE RED POINSETTIAS (12” TERRA COTTA POT) – $50
Poinsettias can be picked up starting November 30th. See later bulletins for times and dates.
To order contact George Rejsek at (832) 494-7699/[email protected] or send payment to
5015 Indigo St., Houston, Texas 77096. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus.
SOLD OUT
Parish Sports!St. Michael offers Parish Sports to help children build friendships, confidence, teamwork, and self-esteem through sports. We offer soccer, baseball and softball for children in grades PreK – 5th, and basketball for children in Kinder–5th grade. The Parish Sports program builds a strong foundation of athletic ability and game understanding in a fun, safe environment. We encourage participation by providing a safe and welcoming place with friends to play a sport for the first time, or a sport they have loved for years!
Winter BasketballRegistration Opens: October 1, 2018Registration Closes: November 15, 2018 – NO EXCEPTIONSRegistration Fee: $165First Game: January 12, 2019Last Game: March 2, 2019
Spring Baseball/SoftballRegistration Opens: December 17, 2018Registration Closes: February 4, 2019 – NO EXCEPTIONSRegistration Fee: TBAFirst Game: March 23, 2019Last Game: May 18, 2019 (no games Easter weekend April 20th)
If you have any questions regarding Parish Sports or VIRTUS, please email Suzie Grech – [email protected].
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thanksgiving Food Drive
o nNovember 5-18
All donations will benefit the food pantries of Christian Community Service Center.
Please bring non-perishable food items only. Food items may be dropped off in the Welcome Center, in any of the food bins located within
the church, or at the Parish Office.