FEBRUARY 23, 2020 | SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net
Offer no resistance; love your enemies.MATTHEW 5:38-48
DEACON’S CORNER
-Deacon Tom
LOVE CHILDJesus: “I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father.”
God. Is. Love.
Am I a child of my heavenly Father?
The 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 Anointing of the Sick
Christine Imber, Sue Wilkerson, Edward Kyrish, Mary Henriquez, Luisa Lopez, Charlene Burton, Maria Zequeira, Shirley Guilliams,
In your hands, O Lord, we humble 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
Angela Elias, Kathy Galanski, Alan Conover, John Vogelsang.
If you are ill, or know someone who is ill in need of prayer, please email Ann Cashiola at: [email protected] or call her at (713)-403-4161
Prayers of the Faithful
Dear Parish Family,
On the weekend of February 15-16th, a video was shown depicting the Archdiocesan Capital Campaign: Ignite: Our Faith, Our Mission. This capital campaign is being conducted at all parishes in our local archdiocese. We at St. Michael the Archangel are in the third and final rollout, Block III.
This capital campaign will address specifically, the following future needs of our archdiocese: First, St. Mary’s Seminary. Second, Future Disaster Recovery Fund for
catastrophic events (i.e.: flooding, natural disasters.) Third, Our Parishes and Schools in Light of Hurricane Harvey—assisting in rebuilding what was damaged or destroyed during Hurricane
Harvey. Fourth, Catholic School Education Endowment Fund—with an eye to the direct support of Inner-City Catholic Schools. Fifth, Faith Formation Endowment Fund. This fund ensures support
available to all who come to us wishing to enrich their Catholic faith through formal education programs and opportunities. And sixth, Individual Parish Needs. This will address future needs of
individual parishes. As stated, 1/3 of the monies collected will come back to our parish. As well, any monies pledged
and collected that go over our designated goal of $2.7 million, 67% of these monies above and beyond our goal go directly back to St. Michael. This capital campaign will run for four years.
It is my hope that when we exceed our goal in both pledges and payments, we can retire our debt of $1.2 million. Upon my arrival as pastor in 2016, our parish was in debt $6.3 million. We have done
much to reduce our debt. Nevertheless, it is my desire to recognize a 0-debt balance.
Next weekend, an invitation card will be distributed at all Masses following the homily. This invitation will outline the opportunities that you have to attend any one of four receptions to be held
here at St. Michael the Archangel. I humbly ask that you plan to attend one of these receptions. Finally, I thank you for taking the time to reflect, discern, pray and soon make a pledge to the Ignite Capital Campaign. Although not all gifts will be equal in size, if all of us give generously to the local
church, all of us are indeed blessed by its ministries and collaboration. On behalf of Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, myself and the clergy at St. Michael the Archangel, thank you and may God bless you and
your kindness.
I Remain,
Sincerely yours in Christ,Fr. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
3 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELPARISH CONTACT INFORMATION
DAILY MASSMonday-Friday8:15 am | 12:10 pm
Saturday8:15 am
SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil
5:00 pm
Sunday7:30 am | 9:00 am*
11:00 am*1:00 pm | 5:00 pm
*Nursery Available
RECONCILIATIONTuesdays
6:00-7:00 pm
Saturdays8:45 am - 10:00 am
Or by appointmentwith a priest
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays after 12:10 pm Mass
until 10:00 pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office closes daily from 12:00-1:00 pm
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1
Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, PastorRev. Michael Applegate, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
In ResidenceRev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D. [email protected]
DeaconsDeacon Lu Hill [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, Account-ing 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]
Lana Jezierski, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Youth Faith Formation (YFF) 6th through 12th GradeMike Cleary, Director [email protected]
Music Christopher 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]
Flor Portillo, Parish Bookkeeper [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]
Communication CoordinatorAndie Chamberlain, 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
Carlos Mejia, Maintenance
Jose Moreno, Maintenance
ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
4 | SEVENT H S U NDAY IN ORDIN ARY TIME
Vigil Mass5:00 pm + Lois Evans
+ Rev. Richard OyaroPrisca Owiddo
SUND
AY February
23
7:30 am People of the Parish Lv 19:1-2, 17-18Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Cor 3:16-23Mt 5:38-48
9:00 am +Anita & Warren LiskByron & MaryAnne Truax+Anthony Apollo
11:00 am + Harry CullenChristopher PopelkaJoan Troegel
1:00 pm Rev. Wayne WilkersonDr. Kathleen CoxAngela Altamirano
5:00 pm Matt Zelinsky+Onyango Oyiro
MOND
AY February
248:15 am +Robert Sauerman
Grace & Jeff WoleslagleEmilie & Josh Wolelagle
Jas 3:13-18Ps 19:8-10, 15Mk 9:14-29
12:10 pm + JoAnn Sharp+ James Nyambok+ Erick Onyango
TUES
DAY February
258:15 am Juan & Fe De Los Rios
Jan CrouchJas 4:1-10Ps 55:7-11a, 23Mk 9:30-3712:10 pm + Kimberly Hayes
+John Michael Walton
WEDN
ESDA
Y
February
26
6:30am8:15 am
Rev. Wayne WilkersonWeldon WilkersonJulia De La TorreJan Crouch
Jl 2:12-18Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 172 Cor 5:20 — 6:2Mt 6:1-6, 16-1812:10 pm
5:00pm7:00pm
Angeline AringoIvan Kustanovic+ Moses Infante
+ Betty Glauser+ Suzanne Reynolds
THUR
SDAY February
278:15 am + Charles Almond
Jan CrouchDt 30:15-20Ps 1:1-4, 6Lk 9:22-2512:10 Alex Vaca
+ Mary Sledden
FRID
AY February
288:15 am Shirley Guilliams
+ Robert & Dorothy HallIs 58:1-9aPs 51:3-6ab, 18-19Mt 9:14-1512:10 pm + Manny Isidro
Dwayne Bryant
SATU
R- February
298:15 am Is 58:9b-14
Ps 86:1-6Lk 5:27-32
5:00 pm + Maria Libia Legaspi
SUND
AY February
1
7:30 am Christine ImberJe Je Barnes
Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]Mt 4:1-11
9:00 am Glen Mauldin+ Antonio Banuelos
11:00 am People of the Parish
1:00 pm Sophie Bikie Fields+ Richard & Genuine Trabulsi
5:00 pm + Mildred P. Martin+ Bill and Marie Gleason
MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS
Next weekend’s second collection is for the Black and Indian Mission Office, which is comprised of three distinct but inter-related organizations, each with its own purpose and history, but all seeking to fulfill the one Mission to the Missions! Founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States, each organization cooperates with local dioc-esan communities to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needs on the ground. To learn more, please visit www.blackandindianmission.org
BLACK AND INDIAN MISSIONS 2ND COLLECTION
MassFlowers
If you wish to sponsor a Sunday or Feast Day please send
in a donation for Mass flowers with the occasion and/or the name of the person you wish
remembered to the Liturgy office in care of Ann Cashiola.
We will publish the name of those honored by your gift.
MassFlowers
SACRAMENTAL CARE
PASTORAL COUNCIL [email protected]
Nick Lanza, Chair
Members: John Barry | Beatriz Havre | Ryan Colburn | 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.
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) 621-4370 to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.
Children over 6 years old: Please contact Maria Groff Reynolds at 713-403-4120, 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. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
are due Wednesdays by 9 am *10 days prior to the bulletin issue date.
Please e-mail information to: [email protected]
* Please allow two weeks for your submission to be published
REJOICECOUNSELING APOSTOLATE
Catholic 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
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERSPaul and Christina BarberBritain and Rochelle Willingham Jonathan and Kristen McKnightKristen DelgadoMarilyn GeorgeJohn and Sarah GrinnanBrenda NewberryLauren GerlandMike McClintock
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERSJim BushmanPhilip and Maribeth Cremer Mathew and Katy EllisTripp Evans and Shannon ThieryJosette JuarezArokia and Felix JeyaseelanHans LoaKingsley OkaforLuis and Alma PeternellChristopher and Jane PowellPaul and Melody SiwekAntony and Caroline Williams
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Children Faith Formation stmichaelchurch.net/children-faith-formation
Youth Faith Formation stmichaelchurch.net/youth-faith-formation
FOUND!St. Michael received a call about a lost earring. Please call the office of Children Faith Formation for more information!
Reminders for the weeks ahead:Feb. 24 and Feb. 25: Mandatory 1st Eucharist parent/child workshop.Mar. 1 – 3: Mandatory 1st Eucharist attendance Lent Mission(s).Mar. 15 and Mar. 22: No CLOW or Sunday CCE due to Spring Break
Children’s MassSunday, Mar. 1 at 9:00 am The Children’s Choir will sing.
Help neededThe Children Faith Formation office continues to seek interested parishioners to serve in our Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW), CCE, Sacrament Preparation, and Vacation Bible School ministries. Please send an email to [email protected] or call 713-403-4121 if you would like to join our faith formation family!
Service HoursMiddle and High School students needing service hours are encouraged to volunteer. Contact Maria Groff Reynolds at [email protected]
Vacation Bible School 2020Make VBS at St. Michael the Archangel your child’s go-to event this summer. It's just the ticket! Climb aboard for mountains of fun on the Rocky Railway! Children will discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s upsand downs on their faith-filled adventure. This year’s dates are June 1 – June 5.
Current Shine Middle School Series: Can I Ask That? (For Grades 6-8)Teenagers are tired of vague, superficial, or nonexistent answers to their tough questions about God. Who is God? Can we even know if God is real? What proof is there that God exists? What does this mean for my life? The question of the existence of God is one that can change the entire course of a person’s life. This series, “Can I Ask That?” will address questions about God and some of the biggest stumbling blocks in believing that God exists. In laying out foundational truths about God, the goal of this series is for middle school youth to see that it is reasonable to believe that God exists and that, through faith, they can know God and be in a relationship with Him. Shine is our weekly ministry for middle schoolers grades 6-8 on Sunday nights from 6-7:30pm, after the 5pm Mass. All teens and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend the 5pm Mass! Join us every week for food, faith, and fun as we journey in community as disciples on mission in the good life God has planned for us. It doesn’t matter if you go to a Catholic School or Non-Catholic School, if you are in 6th, 7th or 8th grade Shine is for YOU.
Current Awaken High School Series: Doubt It (Grades 9-12)Miracles are fascinating. Scripture is overflowing with accounts of God controlling nature, healing the sick, and raising people from the dead. The Church consistently investigates and approves miracles attributed to the intercession of saints. Miracles can and should strengthen our faith in God, but so often they are easy to doubt. "Doubt It" is an Awaken series that will challenge high school teens to have expectant faith in God, who performs miracles as a way of revealing His power and goodness. Awaken is our program on Sunday nights for high school students in grades 9-12 beginning with the 5pm Sunday evening Mass, and continuing after Mass until 7:30 pm. At Awaken, high school students join a small group where they can go deeper with one another and their adult mentors, and form life-long friendships through the good, tough, and just busy times of high school.
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Social Outreach News stmichaelchurch.net/social-justice
Adult Faith Formation stmichaelchurch.net/adult-faith-formation
Interested in being on the Young Adult Ministry Leadership Team?
Go to our website to fill out a brief interest form at https://stmichaelchurch.net/young-adult-ministry .
Saint Vincent De Paul Society January StatisticsRental Assistance Given: $ $10,308.39Utility/Other Assistance Given: $4,505.06Home Visits: 32 Families
Future begins todaynot tomorrow
-SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT
ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
8 | SEVENT H S U NDAY IN ORDIN ARY TIME
Days of Fasting & Abstinence During
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of
fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church
from age 14 onwards. -USCCB.ORG
Lent
Ash Wednesday MassTimes: 6:30 am, 8:15 am, 12:10 pm,
5:00 pm, & 7:00 pm
LENTEN MISSION:March 1 at 6:30 pm
In the ChurchMarch 2, & March 3
at 7-9 pm In The ChurchThe Sisters of Life
Encountering Christ Through
Our Call to Love
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Every Friday during
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FISH FRYEvery Friday during Lent until Good Friday at 5pm
Lent at 7 pm
FRIDAY, FERUARY 28
5:30 PM ¶ HAPPY HOURBerryhill Baja Grill
1717 Post Oak at San Felipe (Fish Tacos for Lent)
FRIDAY, MARCH 65:30 PM ¶ HAPPY HOURRagin Cajun Seafood Restaurant
9600 Westheimer at Gessner
SATURDAY, MARCH 147:00 PM ¶ DINNER
Ninfa’s Memorial Restaurant14737 Memorial Dr. west of Dairy Ashford
RSVP to Dottie
For more information contact:Jo Ann Chetta (713)-882-4062 | [email protected] or
Dottie Morrogh(713)-825-4017 | [email protected]
50 + SinglesB E C O M I N G A M A N A F T E R G O D ’ S O W N H E A R T
Understanding the Knowledge That Transcends WordsHow God Reveals His Divine Life to UsUnderstanding the Mystery of the Holy TrinityThe Temple of God at the Home in NazarethThe Trinitarian Mystery at the Home in NazarethPathway to the Heights of Mystical Union with God
WEEK 20 - LEARNING THE SECRETS OF GOD Speaker: Steve Bollman
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
For more information, contact: Joey Scamardi- (281) 657-5016 or [email protected]
THATMANISYOU.ORG
The Women's GuildMarch 12 Thursday PLC -A
11:00 Registration | 11:30 Program | Lunch will be served
Speaker: Bill CasePhysical Therapist, International lecturer & St. Michael parishioner
FOLLOWED BY Q&A
Register and pay online by March 9 at https://stmichaelchurch.net/womens-guild
Members $5 Non-members $10
Contact Rochelle Angel-Kyle at [email protected]
Proper Posture, Improving Strength During Daily ActivitiesAnd How the Family Can Help Prevent an Older Adult From Falling
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You are invited to a
for our Pastor
Sunday, February 23 at 2:30 pm
In the Parish Life Center
Birthday Celebration
Fr. Wayne Wilkerson
Main Course & Beverages providedPlease bring a party sized side dish to
share (Vegetables, Salads & Fruit)
Join us for great food and fellowship.
We hope to see you there!
and Seminarian
Alejandro Garcia Also Celebrating Deacon Lu's First
Anniversary of Ordination!st
You can find it at Featherock Conference Center located in Schulenburg, TX. The retreats are geared for people living in the workday world: professionals, homemakers and students alike. The beautiful and peaceful surroundings on 100 acres of land foster an atmosphere of prayer and silent reflection. The activities of the retreat include Holy Mass, opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation and spiritual direction. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and spiritual conferences conducted by a priest of Opus Dei, a Prelature of the Catholic Church. Return home energized with renewed vigor and practical resolutions.
Visit www.featherock.net for more information or to register for a specific retreat.
Looking for a quiet inspriational
spiritual retreat?
E V E R Y F R I D A Y D U R I N G L E N T FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
H O S T E D B Y :
FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 6 MARCH 13 MARCH 20 MARCH 27 APRIL 4F R I E D F I S H $ 1 0 G R I L L E D F I S H $ 1 0 F R I E D S H R I M P $ 1 5 1 / 2 F R I E D F I S H $ 6 1 / 2 F R I E D S H R I M P $ 6 K I D ’ S M E A L $ 2
Located in the SMCS Cafeteria and Courtyard Drive Through and To - Go Options Available!
5:00 PM - 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 4 at 7pm Thursday, March 5 at 7pm Tuesday, March 10 at 7pm Tuesday, March 10 at 12pm Wednesday, March 11 at 12pm
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UPCOMING IGNITE RECEPTION DATES
