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JULY 26, 2020 | SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net Jesus said to his disciples: “e kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." -Mahew 13:44
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JULY 26, 2020 | SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net

Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field."

-Matthew 13:44

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ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENT H S U NDAY IN ORDIN ARY TIME

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

My Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ,

Today we find ourselves at the midpoint of our liturgical year. We have celebrated well the first 17 weeks of Ordinary Time, and now, we have yet another 17 weeks of Ordinary Time to go. Undoubtedly, for some, time passes quickly while for others, time passes slowly. As most of you keep social distance and choose to pray and worship at home and on-line, it may seem as though this liturgical year is passing at a snail’s pace.

The wonderful invitation given to us is to take this time to enter more deeply into a meaningful relationship with God in daily prayer. In this manner, time that passes slowly gives us pause…allows us to reflect upon the “gift” of time with God. In other words, to lose track of time with God. Such was the case for Solomon in the first reading from the Book of Kings. God speaks to Solomon and says, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” Solomon in deep slumber replies; “Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong.”

Truly, this reply pleased the Lord and God replies to Solomon; “Because you have asked for this—not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies, but for understanding so that you may know what is right—I do as you requested. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you.” The Lord’s answer to Solomon’s humble request was gracious and no doubt, beyond what Solomon would have ever expected. God answers prayer in ways that we would never have expected.

This is the result of turning to the Lord in prayer and asking, not for ourselves, but that we may be a blessing, be humble, be given kind and understanding hearts. This can only happen when we put the needs of others before our own. This can only happen when we know that the kingdom of heaven is the only treasure that our hearts should long for. In this way, we, like Solomon, have begun to liken our hearts to God, who has given us this gift of time to spend with Him. It is my prayer that ALL of us experience the depth and breath of a life-giving relationship with God in earnest and steadfast prayer. Then, we can look forward to the opportunities that await us as we embrace the final weeks of Ordinary Time and beyond.

May God Bless You, One and All!

Fr. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DAILY MASS Monday & Friday

8:15 am | 12:10 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, &Thursday

8:15 am

SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil

5:00 pm* for ages 65+ and families

Sunday7:00 am | 9:00 am* | 11:00 am

* 5:00 pm Vigil Mass and 9:00 am Sunday Mass will be

LIVE-STREAMED on our website

stmichaelchurch.net/ live-streaming

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELPARISH CONTACT INFORMATION

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1

In ResidenceRev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D. [email protected]

Very Rev. Trung V. Nguyen, J.C.L [email protected]

DeaconsDeacon Lu Hill [email protected]

Deacon Thomas Newhouse [email protected]

Deacon Denny Hayes [email protected]

St. Michael Catholic SchoolDr. Kathleen Cox, Principal [email protected] Main: (713) 621-6847

Administrative DirectorsBob 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 Grade

Maria Groff Reynolds, Director [email protected]

Lana Jezierski, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Youth Faith Formation (YFF) 6th through 12th Grade

Rebecca Jankowski, Director [email protected]

MusicChristopher Popelka, Director of Music [email protected]

Community MinistriesDeacon Lu Hill, Director of Social Outreach [email protected]

Sister Ginny Braniff, M.A. Director of Pastoral Care [email protected]

Business OfficeJohn Amalokwu, Parish Accountant [email protected]

Angelica Aguilera, School Bookkeeper [email protected]

Administrative SupportMatthew Lydick, Baptism Coordinator [email protected]

Minnie Romo, Sacramental Records [email protected]

Mattia Maldonado, Weddings [email protected]

CommunicationsChristine Subervie, Bulletins [email protected]

ReceptionistsCarol Page, Daytime Receptionist [email protected]

Rene Gomez, Evening Receptionist [email protected]

Facilities ManagementDerek Roy, Director of Facilities [email protected]

Silvino Anuario, Maintenance

Jose Moreno, Maintenance

Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor

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ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENT H S U NDAY IN ORDIN ARY TIME

PASTORAL COUNCIL [email protected] Lanza, Chair

Members: John Barry | Beatriz Havre | Matt Harris | Mark Gerlich | Jessica Matuszak | Eugenia Miro | Rita Nwazojie | Kyle Koehler

Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish.

SACRAMENTAL CAREBAPTISM 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 visit www.stmichaelchurch.net/baptisms for more information on baptism class and to schedule baptisms. For questions, e-mail [email protected].

Children over 6 years old: Please contact Maria Groff Reynolds at (713) 403-4121, 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. 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.

MARRIAGE Engaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory marriage prepara-tion class, offered monthly, which begins the pro-cess. 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, (713) 621-4370. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Parishioners 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.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Submissions are due

Wednesdays by 9 am, 10 days prior to the bulletin issue date. Please e-mail information to

[email protected].

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS

Karen AvilesMichael Banuelos

Bradford & Katherine KirboKimberly Nguyen

Connor PoskeKristin Staub

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FLOWER DONATIONSIf you would like to make a

flower donation, please contact Ann Cashiola at (713) 403-4161. Your name and dedication will

appear in the bulletin. Thank you!

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY READING REFLECTIONSFirst Reading:During his reign King Solomon ensured peace with Egypt and other nations, built the Jerusalemtemple and palace, and central-ized power. Israel grew so much in wealth and prestige that Solomon’s reign was later remembered as a golden age in the history of Israel. There’s a dark side to Israel’s ascent, but it would only become apparent after Solomon’s death. Solomon’s success is portrayed as being founded on his devotion to God.Why do you think God appears to Solomon?

The Gospel:Like all good parables, both of these are open to multiple interpretations. Here are just a few: 1. God’s kingdom is the only thing a person should want.2. A person must take immediate action to be part of God’s kingdom. 3. People must be willing to give up everything for God’s kingdom, including what-ever or whoever seems important or necessary. 4. Whether stumbling across God’s kingdom or seeking it, one must act quickly to enter into it.What are you searching for? How will you know when you’ve found it?Source: oursundayreadings.wordpress.com

SUN

Vigil5:00 pm* Cooky Mays

+ Albert Plasker+ Henry “Hank” Rossi

1 KGS 3:5, 7-12PS 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130ROM 8:28-30MT 13:44-52 OR 13:44-46

SEVENTEENTHSUNDAY INORDINARY TIME

July

26

7:00 am Michelle NguyenThe People of the Parish

9:00am* Clara DoyleConnie Gallegos+ Thad Boudreaux

11:00am Biji BabyRamases Wright

MON July

278:15 am The Reynolds Family JER 13:1-11

DEUT 32:18-19, 20, 21MT 13:31-3512:10 pm Johnny & Christene Luong

TUES July

288:15 am + Elvia Luna

+ John WyscarverJER 14:17-22PS 79:8, 9, 11 AND 13MT 13:36-43

WED July

298:15 am Ricardo Perez

+ Felicitas Pineda +Silvanus Ayoo

JER 15:10, 16-21PS 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18JN 11:19-27

ST. MARTHA

THUR

S July

308:15 am + Nicole Jacqueline

Helms Menslage+ Felicitas Pineda+ John Sherman Sellingsloh

JER 18:1-6PS 146:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6ABMT 13:47-53

ST. PETERCHRYSOLOGUS,BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

FRI

July

318:15 am + Ronald Royce Cornelius

+ Shirley Guilliams+ Robert & Dorothy Hall

JER 26:1-9PS 69:5, 8-10, 14MT 13:54-58

ST. IGNATIUS OFLOYOLA, PRIEST

12:10 pm Kevin Nguyen

SAT August

15:00 pm* Fernando Moya

+ Michael Stephen Cornelius+ John McLeanThe Poor Souls in Purgatory

JER 26:11-16, 24PS 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34MT 14:1-12

ST. ALPHONSUSLIGUORI, BISHOPAND DOCTOR OFTHE CHURCH

SUN August

2

7:00 am JeJe Barnes+ Lucille & Ben Danna

IS 55:1-3PS 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18ROM 8:35, 37-39MT 14:13-21

EIGHTTEENTHSUNDAY INORDINARY TIME

9:00 am* + Denise Austin+ Dominico Vien Nguyen

11:00am David Askenase+ Carrie SavageThe People of the Parish

MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS

Feast of St. Martha: Wednesday, July 29Martha was “anxious about many things” but she properly welcomed Jesus into her home. She brought Him food and drink. She probably had His feet washed as He entered, or did it herself. After Jesus told Martha to relax and be with Him instead of running around worrying, she probably did sit at His feet to listen along with Mary and Simon. She must have listened carefully because later on, when Jesus asks her if she believes He is “the resurrection and the life,” she says yes. We who tend to be anxious can learn a lot from this. Even as we are running around being anxious we can welcome Jesus into our lives. We can do that by remembering that Jesus is in the work and in the people we serve. St. Martha, pray for us. Source: healthycatholics.com

*Live-streamed Masses

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ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Collections ReportJuly 19, 2020 $56,498.03

Last year: July 14, 2019 $39,497.45

% Change 43%

Year-to-Date Collections Through Week 3 of Fiscal Year2020-2021 $137,031.86

2019-2020 $137,588.23

% Change (0.4%)

St. Michael DSF Results to Date2020 Goal $405,000.00

Amount Pledged $415,801.09

Amount Paid $365,183.90

Balance $39,816.10

609participants

$683average gift

103%of goal

The Diocesan Services FundThe Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) supports more than 60 ministries and serves 1.7 million Catholics within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Programs help strengthen families, support the clergy, and minister to the poor, sick, and incarcerated. These programs and services can't be accomplished by one parish alone. Bring your greatest gifts to the Lord! Please consider a gift to support our Archdiocese. Your pledge will go towards the results for St. Michael. Thank you!

Ways to Donate to DSF• Donate online at archgh.org/dsf• Use pew envelopes provided by the Church• Mail DSF 2020 payments to: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston P.O. Box 4681 Houston, Texas 77210-4681For questions about DSF, email [email protected] or call (713) 652-4408.

St. Michael CollectionsSTEWARDSHIP

Special Grants

Rebates to Parishes

Aid to Poor Parishes

Ministering to the Poor, the Sick, and the Incarcerated

Promoting, Preparing, and Supporting the Clergy

Teaching, Evangelizing, and Worship

Nurturing and Strengthening Familes

How your 2019 DSF gifts were distributed

35%Teaching, Evangelizing, and Worship

25%Nurturing and

Strengthening Families

20%Promoting, Preparing,

and Supporting Clergy

14%Ministering to the Poor, the Sick, and the Incarcerated

Less than 1% Special Grants3% Aid to the Poor

3% Rebates to Parishes

6,006households

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Prayers of the FaithfulWe pray for the sick and homebound, especially

Most Reverend Archbishop Emeritus Fiorenza, Most Reverend Bishop Rizzotto, Rev. John Rooney, all ill priests of the Archdiocese, Helen Hegwood, Faith Kaltrider, Aubrey and Matilda Mendonca,

June Flaherty, Hildegard Hall, Marjorie Wilkerson,and those ill with COVID-19.

Almighty and Everlasting God, the eternal salvation of those who believe in You, hear us on behalf of Your servants who are sick, for whom we humbly beg the help of your mercy, so that, being restored

to health, they may render thanks to you in your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

For all who have recently died, particularly Ann Cerny, Ed Jennings, Wendy Knipe, Donald Clutterbuck, Charles Atchison,

Steve Parsons, Joe Trapolino, Craig Beecher, Lucille Galassini, Ryan Farley, Vincent Mandola, and the victims of COVID-19. We bind these souls to the prayers offered in our Parish Intentions.

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

If you are ill, or know someone who is ill and in need of prayer, please email Ann Cashiola at [email protected] or call her at (713) 403-4161.

Donate Online

We understand that you might not be able to celebrate Mass with us in person at this time. We kindly ask that you consider donating online to supportour parish.

Text the word "give" to (832) 720-7360 or go to stmichaelchurch.net/online-giving Thank you!

July 26No second collection

August 2Parish Maintenance Fund

August 9Infirm Priests Collection

August 16St. Vincent de Paul Society

SECOND COLLECTION

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ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENT H S U NDAY IN ORDIN ARY TIME

THE DEAL THING

“A penny for your thoughts!” Bad deal.

“My kingdom for a horse!” Bad deal.

“All I have for the pearl of great price: The kingdom of heaven!” Great deal!

All I have for all I want!

-Deacon Tom

DEACON'S CORNER

Congratulationsto the Newly Baptized

Max Thomas AlvarezIsa Paul Ankar

Soraya Elaine AnkarGabe Ruffner BerkenBailey Rose Stanton

Joshua Peter Wingate

Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit.

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

RCIAThe Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsThe process to become a Catholic as an adult

FALL 2020ADULT CONFIRMATIONClasses begin in September 2020

Confirmation happens in January 2021

Registration starts now!If you are a baptized Catholic who was never confirmed and wish to be, contact Mary Caprio at [email protected].

Join us at the table of the Lord!Registration begins now.Contact Mary Caprio at [email protected]

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ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENT H S U NDAY IN ORDIN ARY TIME

Middle School Youth Ministry Wednesday Nights in July at 6:00 pm

In our loneliness, in our frustration, in our boredom, in our restlessness… God is with us.

Join us on Zoom!Password: EDGE

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High School Youth Ministry Sunday Nights in July at 6:00 pm

“Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at

wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

News About the Church Pipe OrganHere at St. Michael we are very blessed to have a nice-sized pipe organ to match the majestic space where we gather for prayer and worship. From what I have heard from so many, it is one of the things that attracts people to our great parish - indeed the organ is the ideal instrument for supporting congregational singing, which is a significant part of one’s active participation in the liturgy.

Although a fair portion of the pipework of our organ is in good working order, many of the electrical and mechanical components within the organ date back to the date of its installation in 1965 and are showing their age. These components are worn and are no longer reliable and, in fact, are subject to failure and overheating, making them a very real fire danger. As the age of the organ increases, so too does the cost of repairs as more and more parts become obsolete and irreplaceable. Furthermore, many of these repairs are mere temporary fixes for much larger issues. The cost for the latest repairs, required after the church was not in use at the start of the pandemic, was in the thousands, and this was to simply to make the organ usable for the liturgy again.

Over the last few months, I have been compiling information and proposals for a more permanent solution to the many issues plaguing our aging organ. I will be providing more details on these issues in upcoming bulletin articles but will gladly share a more detailed report to any interested parties. Moving forward, our initial plans are to address the most critically necessary modifications in making the organ safe, hoping to begin by the summer of 2021.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] for more information or to express ways that you may be able to provide support.

Cordially yours in Christ,

Christopher PopelkaDirector of Music and Organist St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

Music MinistryMusic Ministry

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ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

SEVENTEENT H S U NDAY IN ORDIN ARY TIME

Updates from St. Michael Catholic SchoolDear Parishioners,

I hope that you are safe and well. Thank you for all of your prayers and support as we ended the school year with distance learning. We are busy getting ready for the 2020-2021 school year. We hope to be able to start the school year with face-to-face instruction, but we will follow the guidance from the Governor, County Judge, the Cardinal, and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. The school has purchased two disinfecting foggers like the one that the Parish purchased, so that we are ready to clean and disinfect as needed.

We are accepting applications for all grade levels. Currently, we have openings in fourth through eighth grades for the 2020-2021 school year. The admissions application is available on our school websitewww.stmichaelcs.org.

Thank you again for your continued prayers and support!

Blessings,

Dr. Kathleen CoxSchool Principal

In Unity & Charity

Happy Summer to our Sisterhood!

We just completed our first-ever Zoom Rosary and Chaplet of the

Divine Mercy and are planning to have another one in August.

All are welcome to join!

For more information, please contact Tina DeGeorgio at (713) 907-9667 or

[email protected]

Bible StudySeptember 14, 2020

A Post-Abortion Bible Study for Women Forgiven & Set Free is a 9-week bible study that guides women to bring their emotional scars from abortion "out of the dark past and into His holy light," where true and lasting healing can take place. Classes are available via Zoom.

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Please contact Janet Northrup at (832) 651-2304 or [email protected] for more information.

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