Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration 9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.)
ASH WEDNESDAY 2016
(Miércoles de Ceniza)
MASSES (MISAS):
English: 6:30 A.M.
8:30 A.M.
Español: 7:30 P.M.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
(LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA)
English: 12:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
6:15 P.M. (FLC)
Español: 7:45 P.M.
(Centro Familiar)
Dear parishioners and friends,
We had a great Catholic Schools Week this past week. “This little light of mine” was the dismissal hymn that we sang at the 9AM Mass that highlighted Catholic Schools Week. St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School (SMMCS) was opened 14 years ago to promote faith, morals and the education of young minds so that they can transform our world. Catholic schools have a long tradition in our coun-try and contribute so much to the life of the local church. We had many parishioners visit the school during the open house last Sunday. Let us continue to pray for our school and also tell your family and friends about the great opportunity for Catholic education at SMMCS. Additionally, I invite parishion-
ers to show their support for our school. There is a fun and easy event to support our school coming up on Saturday, February 20th. This is the annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk to provide much-needed funds for programs and scholarships in Catholic education. I invite you to join my team for Steps for Students. If you join/support my team, 100 percent of your donation benefits SMMCS! You can pledge your support online at www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/FrFelix/2016. This will take a few minutes of your time, and know that I appreciate that. Or if you prefer, you could give me a check or cash in person after Mass or in the parish office, and I will make sure it gets credited to support our team.
Today is the kick-off for the 2016 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). This is the annual collection to fund more than 60 ministries and services in the name of the archdiocese. Last week, we published Cardinal DiNardo’s letter for the 2016 DSF. I hope our registered parishioners received a letter including personalized pledge card from the Cardinal this past week. We have pledge cards available in the pews this weekend for everyone. Please complete the card and put them in the offertory baskets or return it in the mail in the special envelope provided. You could also go online and do this at www.archgh.org/dsf. Remember to fill out “St. Mary Magdalene” as your parish. Our parish DSF goal for 2016 is $165,000. Your contribution/pledge to DSF supports many ministries throughout the archdiocese. Some of the minis-tries include: Religious Education through catechist training programs; the Office of Aging, which reaches out to the elderly; the Office of Vocations, which oversees the formation of young men preparing for the priesthood; the Catholic Chaplain Corps, which provides ministry in the hospitals of Texas Medical Center; the Correctional Ministries, which provide religious support for those incarcerated in the hope of their conversion; as well as many other wonderful min-istries. Thank you for your support of the DSF.
A catchphrase from our gospel reading today is, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch” (Luke 5:4). These words of Jesus to Simon Peter and other fishermen in today’s gospel are words with a deep message for us who follow him today. The professional fishermen labored all night without a catch of fish, only to be told in the morning by a carpenter to try again!! When Peter tried again, following the command of Jesus, he and his men caught so many fish that they had to ask for help to haul them ashore. Peter recognized Jesus as Lord and also realized his own sinfulness; thus, he exclaimed, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” Rather than withdraw from him, Jesus Christ invit-ed Peter to follow him. Peter later becomes the leader of the apostles, the rock on which Christ built his Church.
Have you ever felt like St. Peter in today’s gospel? You, the expert, have done all that you are supposed to do in a par-ticular situation but nothing seemed to work out right. Maybe you have tried all you could to turn things around for better in your family, or you have struggled to get away from a particular vice without success. Whatever the situation may be, Jesus says to you today: “Put out into deep water.” We may say, like Peter, “I have tried that before. I know what I am doing and what I should be doing. I have done every right thing at the right time without success.” But, like Peter, let us also give it another try. Let us respond to Jesus: “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets” (Luke 5: 5). Peter trusted in the words of the Master, even though the evidence before him did not give credence to the trust. This is a lesson of faith. In order to be authentic Christians, we have to trust God and take the risk of moving into the unknown with the belief that God knows what he is doing.
Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 10th; that is this Wednesday! Lent is quite early this year. Are you ready? Please check the bulletin for the schedule.
—Fr. Felix
Weekly Message
Jubilee Year of Mercy
During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis calls us to share with everyone the tender compassion of God that we ourselves have experienced. In today’s Gospel, Luke uses a special Greek word conveying just such tenderness. In the other Gospels, Jesus calls the disciples to be “fishers,” haleis, the same word that means catching fish with hooks or nets, to be killed and eaten. But Luke uses zogron, from zoe or “life,” meaning “catch or gather people alive,” as animal lov-ers capture without harming, rescue from “the wild” for a better life, and protect in aquarium or zoo, tenderly cared for by professionals committed to the creatures’ well-being. So in Luke’s vision—and Pope Francis’s as well—we who
have been “caught alive” by God’s mercy ourselves are to become “missionaries of mercy” during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, rescuing fellow sinners from danger and gathering them into Jesus’s community to enjoy fullness of life.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Geneva Green - (832) 758-6475 Kay Huggins - (409) 656-6587
YOUTH MINISTRIES Mike Smith - (281) 446-8211
JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652
SCHOOL MINISTRIES SCHOOL BOARD Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535
MINISTERIO HISPANO
FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS, SACRAMENTOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y COMUNIÓN, EL PROCESO DE RICA, PATROCINADORES DE MATRIMONIO, BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS DE 0-6 AÑOS, QUINCEAÑERAS Vickie Cortez - (281) 446-2933
OUTREACH MINISTRIES SOCIAL SERVICES Wanda Conley - (281) 540-1907
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343 ([email protected])
BLOOD DRIVE VACANT
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044
NURSING HOME MINISTRY Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Man-or, Deerbrook Nursing Home Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Darril B. - (281) 852-4230 Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217 Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881 Susan G. - (281) 813-0575
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743 ([email protected])
PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508
HOME AGAIN MINISTRY (FURNITURE BANK/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611 Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112 Tammy Broussard - (832) 777-1878
OTHERS NURSERY Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211
FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072 Neha Delphin - (713) 927-8239
PASTORAL COUNCIL Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072
FINANCE COUNCIL Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549
SECURITY TEAM John Garza - (832) 875-1377 P.3
Are you new to our parish or have been coming for a while but are not yet registered? We offer
you a warm welcome to St. Mary Magdalene parish. Becoming an active parishioner begins when you are counted as a parishioner. Please talk to one of the Ministers of Hospitality after
Mass about how to register. You can also come by the church office during the week to register.
CHURCH STAFF
Wanda Conley, Business Manager Rick Swanson, Facilities Manager
Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician
Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician
Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary
Vernon D. Walker, Bookkeeper Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry Ivana Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation Ginger Herrington, Adult Faith Formation Assistant Michael Smith, Director of Faith Formation-Children/Youth
Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
Joshua Raab, Principal Trish Duhon, Director of Admissions Tom Walsh, Athletic Director Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program Carol Poston, Director of Development April Dandridge, Director of Marketing and Alumni Laura Valladares, Counselor Christy Keeling, Academic Coach Laura Rocha, Administrative Assistant Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper Donna Mohrman, Nurse Sam McKinney, Secretary
BULLETIN DEADLINES
ISSUE DUE BY
February 14th, 2016 February 8th, 2016 February 21st, 2016 February 15th, 2016
Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant
Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant
Alexis Mendoza, Nursery Attendant
Emily Mendoza, Nursery Attendant
Jenna Meza, Nursery Attendant
Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant
Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant
Thank you for using Online Giving! Parishioners who use
the service are pleased with how easy it is to set up and manage. If you have not yet signed up for Online Giving,
please consider this option. This is a perfect tool for anyone who shops online! By using Online Giving, you are helping the parish improve our operational efficiency. Visit our par-ish website at www.st-mm.com and select “Online Giving.”
Second Collection for February 14th, 2016
Next weekend’s second collection is for the Black and Indian Missions. Your generosity will help dioceses
across the country to operate schools, parishes, and other missionary services that build the Body of Christ in
Native American, Alaska Native, and Black Catholic communities. Much of the money is used to address
the need to train catechists, permanent deacons, and seminarians for future generations. Please indicate
BLACK AND INDIAN MISSIONS on your check. Thank you.
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Community Food Fair—Saturday, March 5th, 2016
Hunger is not only an affliction of the poor, but also the victims of natural disasters, those unable to work, the
oppressed, and the displaced. To feed the hungry is the first corporal work of mercy. It was given by Jesus when
he spoke to his disciples about the Judgment of the Nations (Mt 25:31-46), and it stands at the top of his list. On March 5th, 2016, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church has partnered with the Houston
Food Bank to host a Community Food Fair. We will distribute food to needy families within our community starting after 10:00 A.M. and
lasting until 1:00 P.M. in the north parking lot. Parishioners interested in volunteering their time should e-mail Wanda Conley at
MARRIED COUPLES. ENGAGED COUPLES. Learn a method of family planning which is safe, effective,
and consistent with good moral practice according to Church teachings. Live in harmony with God’s plan and realize the beauty, wonder, love, and excitement of God’s way of living marriage. Natural Family Planning (NFP) is also
low-cost, healthy, and good for communication in marriage. It can sometimes help couples who have low fertility to get preg-nant. A 3-class series begins Wednesday, February 24th at 7 pm in St Mary’s Hall. Each class lasts about two hours. To register or
inquire, contact NFP teachers Wes & Katie Barta at (281) 780-1047 or [email protected].
9:30 a.m. 216 - Hearts Afire Session 6:00 p.m. SJH - Quince Años Prep. 6:30 p.m. CH - Coro en español 6:45 p.m. Lib - Legión de María (Esp.) 7:00 p.m. 216 - Consoling the Heart of Jesus
Tuesday February 9
6:00 p.m. CH - Confessions 6:30 p.m. SMH - Catholic Daughters Mtg. 7:00 p.m. 214-216, MGH - Adult RCIA 7:00 p.m. FLC - Grupo de Oración 7:00 p.m. 101 - Legion of Mary (Eng.) 7:45 p.m. CH - RCIA Tour of the Church
Wednesday February 10
6:30 a.m. CH - Mass (Eng.) 8:30 a.m. CH - Mass (Eng.) 10:00 a.m. SJH - Talleres Oración y Vida 12:00 p.m. CH - Liturgy of the Word (Eng.) 6:00 p.m. CH - Liturgy of the Word (Eng.) 6:15 p.m. FLC - Liturgy of the Word (Eng.) 7:00 p.m. SJH - Talleres Oración y Vida 7:30 p.m. CH - Misa (Esp.) 7:45 p.m. FLC - Liturgia de la Palabra (Esp.)
Thursday February 11
9:30 a.m. 215, 216 - Bible Study 5:30 p.m. CH - Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Lib - Legión de María Rosa Mistica 7:00 p.m. 215, 216 - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 207 - RICA (Esp.) 7:00 p.m. CH - Adult Choir
Friday February 12
8:00 a.m. SJH - Preventative Health Screenings 5:00 p.m. FLC - KC Fish Fry 6:00 p.m. CH - Via Crucis (Esp.) 7:00 p.m. CH - Stations of the Cross (Eng.) 7:00 p.m. MGH - F.P.M.C. Semestre I
To reserve a Mass, please stop by the Parish office and reserve your date and time for the intention.
Sunday Feb. 7 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Lionel † & Catherine Hammock † Antoine † & Helen Carriere † Mary Stallmann † Raquel Rodriguez † Justine † & Eleanor Gordon †
Monday Feb. 8 8:30 am Della Tefankjian †
Tuesday Feb. 9 8:30 am 7:00 pm
Allen G. Baquet, Sr. † Efrain Farfan †
Wednesday Feb 10 6:30 am 8:30 am 7:30 pm
Msgr. Paul Procella † Benigno Yanez † Alfonso Ramirez-Balderas †
Thursday Feb 11 8:30 am Louise Loughmiller †
Friday Feb 12 8:30 am Frankie Armenta III †
Saturday Feb 13 5:30 pm 7:00 pm
Ann Renolds † Jesus Maria Batista †
Sunday Feb 14 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Maria O. Gonzales † Mary Stallmann † Colleen Randazzo † Ismael Miranda Sanchez † People of STMM
Saturday Feb. 6 8:30 am 5:30 pm 7:00 pm
Mary D’Sa † Maribel Santana † Marcelito Romo †
This Week in the Parish
READINGS AND SAINTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: (St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita) 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: (Ash Wednesday) Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: (Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick; National Shut-In Visitation Day) Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13
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BLOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND
Our parish is holding a blood drive in the Family Life Center this Sunday from 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. All
blood types are needed. Operations are sometimes de-layed due to lack of sufficient blood. Please donate if at all possible. If you have an appointment, please keep it.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
Welcome, New Parishioners!
The Welcome Ministry has a table set up in the Narthex to assist visitors and new parishioners with information
about St. Mary Magdalene. The table is near the Cry Room door.
Please stop by and ask any questions you have; the minis-ters on hand will do their best to assist you. We are
here to make you feel at home.
Weekly Announcements
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 is the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes and designated by the Vatican as "World Day of the Sick." We will celebrate the Anointing Mass on this day at 8:30 A.M. All are invit-ed to come to Mass and pray for all the sick as well as for those who take care of them. The Sacrament of the Sick is especially reserved for those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. Following are some guidelines for the ap-propriate reception of the Sacrament of the Sick: • Those whose health is seriously impaired by sick-
ness or old age • Before surgery, if the surgery is caused by serious
illness • Elderly people who have become notably
weakened, even though no serious illness is pre-sent
• Seriously ill children who have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by the Sacrament
• Those who have been anointed if they relapse after recovery or if the condition becomes more serious
To receive the Sacraments of the Church licitly, a Catholic is to be in a state of grace. Individual con-fession and absolution constitute the ordinary means by which a member of the faithful conscious of grave sin is reconciled with God and the Church (Canon 9b0), and one is obliged to confess faithfully his or her grave sins at least once a year (Canon 989). The Church also encourages us to receive the Sacrament of Penance frequently. You are encour-aged to receive the Sacrament of Penance prior to receiving the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion on February 11, 2016. While it is possible that the sacrament could bring physical healing, Anointing of the Sick is primarily about the healing of hope and of the spirit. Above all, the sacrament allows the person who is ill to unite more closely to Christ’s Passion. This gives suffering a new meaning: a participation in the saving work of Jesus. This is a powerful witness that is for the good of the whole Church (CCC, nos. 1521-22)
For more information, please call Perci at the parish office.
MASS FOR THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Super Bowl Ribs Sale
The Knights of Columbus will be selling ribs on February 5th, 6th, & 7th. These will be racks
of ribs averaging 3-4 pounds. They will be available from 1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. on Friday, February 5th,
1:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 6th, and after the morning Masses on Sunday, February 7th
until they are sold out.
To reserve some in advance, please call Tony Butera at (832) 279-7072. These are great so you
don’t have to cook on Super Bowl weekend!
Weekly Announcements
Social Services 2015 and January 2016 Numbers
Thanks to your generous time and donations, we were able to help 789 households, comprising 2,162 individu-als, in 2015. We could not have helped so many people
without your time and help!
In January 2016, we were able to help the following number of people:
Adults Ages 18-64: 131 Children: 76
Adults Ages 65 and Over: 26
TOTAL: 233 People
We are always very thankful for the generous dona-tions that we receive from parishioners.
THANK YOU!!!
Upcoming Knights of Columbus Breakfasts
Thanks for all your patronage of our breakfasts. All net proceeds of these breakfasts go to support the
St Mary Magdalene School Scholarship, the Gold Envelope for St Mary Magdalene parish debt reduction, Birthright, Family
Time, Family Promise, and many other great causes in concert with Church teachings. ALL breakfasts in the
Family Life Center.
February 7th — A Team Country Breakfast February 21st — C Team Mexican Breakfast February 28th — B Team Country Breakfast
March 6th — A Team Country Breakfast
Thanks for your patronage! Even if you’re not eating, come by for coffee and fellowship.
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Elite Medical Imaging, will be host-ing a vascular screening on Friday & Saturday, February 12th & 13th
der and both Kidneys. These screenings are on-ly available with your doctor if you already have symptoms. Each screening is $49 or $179 for all
8. Please call 1-855-303-0667 to pre-register. Prevention is the Key to early detection and
good health!
Employment Opportunity
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church is seeking a Par-ish Bookkeeper with experience. Duties include, but are not limited to, recording weekly collections and other cash receipts, preparing payroll and financial reports, and maintaining donor records. Candidate must have a working knowledge of and strong com-mitment to the mission of the Archdiocese and the
Catholic Church, be able to maintain confidentiality, and be proficient in computer technology, which in-
cludes word processing and spreadsheets.
If interested, please e-mail your résumé to Wanda Conley at [email protected].
Young at Heart 50+
Thursday, Feb. 18th
Railroad Museum & The Strand - Galveston, Texas
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Railroad Museum and rail cars. Then lunch, on your own, at any of the Strand res-taurants. There will be time for shopping as well.
Feb. 18th – Railroad Museum, Galveston + The Strand for lunch on Harris County Precinct 4 bus.
Cost: $10.00 per person for the museum. Lunch is on your own. Bus arrives: 8:30 a.m. Bus departs: 9:00 a.m. Bus returns: 5:00 p.m.
Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for the Railroad Museum. If you would like to join us for the Railroad Museum, please contact Jan Crawford at 281-852-3508 or [email protected]. Deadline for reservations and payments is Friday, February, 12, 2016. The bus is limited to 30 passengers. When your reserva-tion has been confirmed, please drop off your payment — cash or check, made payable to St. Mary Magdalene — at the parish office. Place the check in an envelope clearly marked: Young at Heart, Railroad Museum.
Visit Fr. Jude in Salado, TX
Deacon James Meshell is scheduled to serve and preach at the 5:30 P.M. Mass on Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at St.
Stephen Catholic Church, 601 FM 2268, Salado, TX 76571, with Fr. Jude Uche, M.S.P.,
as presider. Everyone is invited to travel to Salado and attend this Mass.
The trip is about 200 miles and will take a little more than 3 hours. The recommended route is to take Highway 290 to Austin and then take IH 35
North to exit 283 and FM 2268 to Salado. You can use MapQuest or Google Maps to get directions and
details for the trip.
Ivana and Deacon James have relatives and friends in the Austin area, so they will be spending the
night and visiting on Sunday. Fr. Jude would love to see St. Mary Magdalene parishioners attending this
Mass. Hope to see you there!
Weekly Announcements
NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40+, next gathers on Wednesday, Feb-ruary 17th, at 7:00 P.M. at Lenny’s Sub Shop, 8790 FM 1960 Bypass in Humble (between Townsen and Kens-wick). For more info, contact Elizabeth Schields (281-441-2552 or [email protected]) or subscribe to us on Flocknote on St. Mary Magdalene’s website.
Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Homebound
If you would like to take communion to the homebound, please contact Marvin Corbitt at
ers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the Ama-
zonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eli-
gible purchases to St Mary Magdalene Catholic School.
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Step for Students is an archdiocesan-wide event raising awareness and much-needed funds for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Register today and join our St. Mary
Magdalene School team at the 11th Annual Steps for Students 5K on Saturday, February 20th, 2016. Register online before February 3rd at www.steps4students.org.
Our pastor, Fr. Felix Osasona, will be running/walking on that day for our school.
Support his efforts at https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/FrFelix/2016.
Catholic Daughters News
Just in time for Valentine’s Day!!! The Cath-olic Daughters will hold their first Bake Sale
in 2016 on Sunday, February 14, 2016 in the Family Life Center from 7:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
In addition, our CDA Court of the Cross #2374 will
be celebrating their 24th Anniversary on February 8, 2016.
WANTED: Faith Formation Secretary
Summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Faith Formation for Children and Youth, and in collaboration with the other Formation department directors and staff, the Faith Formation secretary is a full-time staff member responsible for providing administrative and ministerial support to the Formation staff and its programming.
Education / Experience: Qualified applicant must be an active and practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church; must possess strong organi-zational, interpersonal, and communication skills; must be fluently bilingual in English and Spanish, and have the ability to both speak and write / translate; must be able to deal effectively and efficiently with fluctuating demands and workload; have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; must have experience using Windows-based computers with Mi-crosoft Office software. Applicants are required to also complete and maintain personal VIRTUS / Safe Environment compli-ance.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a résumé and references, with a cover letter and salary require-ments, to Mike Smith, Director of Faith Formation for Children and Youth. Email: [email protected]; no telephone calls, please. P.9
Youth Ministry News CCE / Faith Formation Classes: As we continue with week #5 of our Formation spring semester, classes will be held on Sunday, February 7th at 3:00pm in the St. Paul Center. Please note there will be NO CCE classes on Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00pm and Wednesday, February 10th at 6:00pm as we prepare for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season. Additionally, there will be NO CCE classes on Sunday, February 14th, as our staff will be leading the 2016 Confirmation Retreat. Weekday classes will resume on Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00pm and Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00pm. Parents are reminded to be on time to pick up your child(ren) at the end of their CCE session! We are looking for a few adult catechists to fill in for other catechists who have moved away; if you are interested, please contact the Formation Office.
“Youth Nights”: There will be no youth ministry events this week (Sunday, February 7th – Super Bowl ; Thurs-day, February 11th – Confirmation Retreat “Load Night”). Please note there will also be no high school youth event next Sunday, February 14th, as we will be returning from the weekend Confirmation Retreat. Please join our new Remind text message groups for more information and updates about our high school youth and middle school youth events (see below!).
2016 Confirmation CLASS: Although there is no weekly Confirmation session this Wednesday, February 10th, candidates are expected to attend the 6:00pm Liturgy of the Word service on Ash Wednesday. Please check-in with our staff or team members to verify your attendance… Again, arrive for the 6:00pm ash service, and then you are free to leave at 7:00pm (NO CLASS). All candidates should plan to arrive at the FLC for the Confirmation retreat check-in this Friday, February 12th between 5:30pm – 6:15pm; buses will leave at 6:30pm!
Youth Adoration “POWER HOUR”: Please make plans to join our next Eucharistic Adoration event on Mon-day, February 15th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm in the Church. Fr. Felix will lead this worship experience, which is open to ALL parishioners and families… although the event is specially geared to our youth! This will be an op-portunity for prayer and reflection, along with a special message and music to enhance this time of worship! We will follow the adoration with a complimentary pizza dinner in the Family Life Center.
Text Message Reminders: We are pleased to offer text message reminders which can be sent straight to your cell-phone / mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for spe-cific messages for our programs…
CCE / Faith Formation Classes: This week, we will only have classes on Sunday, February 7th at 3:00pm in the St. Paul Center. Please note we will not have CCE classes on Tuesday, February 9th or Wednesday, February 10th, due to Ash Wednesday; additionally, we will not have clas-ses next Sunday, February 14th, due to the weekend Confirmation Re-treat. Weekday classes will resume on Tuesday, February 16th at
6:00pm and Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00pm. We are still looking for a few adult catechists to fill in for other catechists who have moved away; if you are a bap-tized, confirmed adult who is in communion with the Catholic Church, we could use some help with substitute catechists at our Sunday afternoon, Tuesday evening, or Wednes-day evening CCE sessions. Just let Mike Smith know if you are interested! Reconciliation Interviews: If your child still needs to complete their sacrament book [chapters 1-6] or Reconciliation interview / prayers, please work on those as soon as you can to finish the first portion of the program by the end of February. Please note that the Eucharist preparation sessions will begin on Monday, February 22nd at 6pm.
Adult Faith Formation CATECHESIS AND EVANGELIZATION OF ADULTS Ivana T. Meshell, M.A., Director, [email protected] Assisted by Ginger Herrington, [email protected]
The Year of Mercy “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36)
PRAY WITH US AND LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAITH! Weekly sessions begin with prayer in McGivney Hall (old Baptist church) at 7:00 pm each Tuesday. Tuesday, February 9 Baptism, Confirmation and Call to Serve Others How does our baptism animate us to be followers of Jesus? How do we live that out in our everyday lives? What struggles do you face in the world each day to do this? Tuesday, February 16 Tour of the Church Join us if you would like to learn more about the features of our church building and about our worship. HOW TO PRAY FOR YOUR HUSBAND resumes on Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 pm in room 215. All married and engaged women are invited to talk and pray with us. Contact Ivana for details and handouts. HELP OTHERS BECOME CATHOLIC In a world so greatly in need of God’s grace, many people need help to become Catholic or return to the practice of their Catholic faith. You can help. You don’t need to know a lot; you just need to care. Every-thing you need to serve will be given to you. We need people to offer hospitality and welcome, folks to set up and greet others, people to help facilitate and walk the journey with our candidates. To discuss, contact Ivana in the parish office. Please pray for the success of our efforts as we build God’s kingdom on earth. JOIN US ON PINTEREST Located at www.pinterest.com We are listed as St. Mary Magdalene, Humble, Texas. You are sure to find a picture, a quote, a prayer or a piece of inspiration that will move and motivate you to be a better disciple of Jesus this week. If you are a “Pinner,” please follow us!
Lenten Mission for the Holy Jubilee Year of Mercy
Called to Be Ambassadors of Mercy Based on II Corinthians 5:14-20
February 29—March 2, 2016 Gathering with Praise and Worship in the Church 6:45 pm each evening; Program begins at 7:00 pm
Rev. Father Desmond Chidi Ohankwere, MSP Rev Fr. Desmond Chidi Ohankwere, MSP, is a native of Nigeria. He joined the National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul of Nigeria in 1984, after serving in public service for six years. He was ordained a priest of the Missionary Society of St. Paul on July 1, 1992. Having been involved in Pastoral Ministry for almost 24 years, Father Desmond has been ministering through various areas, including: Associate Pastor, Parish Administrator, Police Chaplain, Pastor (in various parts of the United States), preaching retreats, teaching, revivals, healing services, youth workshops, Bible Study, and Campus Ministry and Mission outreach. Currently, he serves as the Pastor of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, Don-aldsonville, Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He served his Religious Community, the Missionary So-ciety of St. Paul, North American Region, from December 2007 – September 2014 as the Regional Supe-rior. Fr. Desmond is an Alumnus of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He continues to believe that in all things, we must give praise to God.
Day One—Monday, February 29, 2016 God’s Abundant Mercy for Us Luke 15:11-32; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Ephesians 2:1-6, Psalm 103:8-13
Day Two—Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Called to Be Ambassadors of Mercy and Reconciliation II Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 6:20-21; Romans 10:14-18
Day Three—Wednesday, March 2, 2016 The Time Has Come for Us to Show God’s Mercy to Others Matthew 25:31-46; Micah 6:8; Colossians 3:12-17
Day Four—Thursday, March 3, 2016 Parish Penance Service with Opportunity for Confession—many priests will be present! In addition, confessions will be heard in on Friday, March 4, from 5:00-9:00 pm
Join us for this unique opportunity to be restored in God’s abiding love!
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Queridos amigos y parroquianos, Tuvimos una gran Semana de las Escuelas Católicas esta pasada semana. La canción “Esta Lucecita” fue el canto de salida que cantamos en la misa de las 9 A.M. que subrayó la Semana de las Escuelas Ca-tólicas. La Escuela Católica de Santa María Magdalena (SMMCS, por sus siglas en inglés) se abrió hace 14 años para promover la fe, la moralidad y la educación de mentes jóvenes para que puedan transfor-mar nuestro mundo. Las escuelas católicas tienen una tradición larga en nuestro país y contribuyen mucho a la vida de la iglesia local. Muchos de nuestros parroquianos visitaron la escuela este pasado
domingo. Continuemos a orar por nuestra escuela y también díganles a sus amigos y familia acerca de la gran oportu-nidad de una educación católica en SMMCS. Además, yo invito a nuestros parroquianos a demostrar su apoyo por nuestra escuela. Va a ver un evento muy divertido el sábado, 20 de febrero, el cual es una oportunidad muy fácil para apoyar a nuestra escuela. Este evento es la caminata anual 5K de Pasos para los Estudiantes, la cual provee fondos muy necesarios para los programas y las becas en la educación católica. Yo los invito a que se unan a mi equipo para Pasos para los Estudiantes. Si se unen o apoyan a mi equipo, ¡100% de su donación beneficia a la Escuela Católica de Santa María Magdalena! Pueden dar su apoyo por internet en la página www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/FrFelix/2016. Es-to tomará unos minutos de su tiempo, pero sepan que yo se los aprecio mucho. O, si prefieren, pueden darme un che-que o efectivo en persona después de misa o en la oficina de la parroquia, y aseguraré que su donación sea añadida a las donaciones de nuestro equipo. Hoy es el comienzo del Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos (DSF, por sus siglas en ingles) para el año 2016. Esta es la colec-ta anual para recaudar fondos para los más de 60 ministerios y servicios dirigidos por la arquidiócesis. La semana pa-sada publicamos la carta del Cardenal DiNardo acerca del DSF para el 2016. Espero que nuestros parroquianos que están registrados como miembros de nuestra parroquia hayan recibido una carta en el correo esta pasada semana, al igual que una tarjeta de compromiso del Cardenal. Tenemos tarjetas de compromiso en las bancas este fin de semana para todos. Por favor llenen la tarjeta y pónganla en el canasto del ofertorio o envíenla por correo en el sobre especial que es proveído. También pueden donar por internet en la página www.archgh.org/dsf. Recuérdense de poner “Santa María Magdalena” como su parroquia. La meta de la parroquia para el DSF del 2016 es de $165,000. Su donación al DSF ayuda a muchos ministerios alrededor de la arquidiócesis. Algunos de los ministerios incluyen: la Educación Reli-giosa a través de los programas de entrenamiento catequéticos; la Oficina de las Personas de la Tercera Edad, la cual ayuda a los ancianos; la Oficina de Vocaciones, la cual supervisa la formación de hombres y muchachos jóvenes que se están preparando para el sacerdocio; el Cuerpo de Capellanes, el cual provee ministerio en los hospitales del Centro Medico; los Ministerios de las Cárceles, los cuales proveen apoyo religioso para los que están encarcelados, con la espe-ranza de su conversión; al igual que muchos otros maravillosos ministerios. Muchas gracias por su apoyo del DSF. Una frase de nuestro evangelio de hoy es, “Lleva la barca mar adentro y echen sus redes para pescar” (Lucas 5:4). Estas palabras de Jesús a Simón Pedro y otros pescadores en el evangelio de hoy son palabras con un mensaje profundo para nosotros los que lo seguimos hoy. Los pescadores profesionales trabajaron toda la noche sin casar un solo pescado, y en la mañana, ¡un carpintero les dijo que intentaran de nuevo! Cuando Pedro trató de nuevo, siguiendo las órdenes de Jesús, él y sus hombres casaron tantos pescados que tuvieron que pedir ayuda para poder llevarlos a tierra. Pedro reco-noció a Jesús como Señor y también reconoció su pecaminosidad; es por esto que dice, “¡Apártate de mí, Señor, porque soy un pecador!” En vez de apartarse de él, Jesucristo invitó a Pedro a que lo siguiera. Pedro luego se convirtió en el líder de los apóstoles, la piedra en la cual Cristo edificó su Iglesia. ¿Alguna vez te has sentido como San Pedro en el evangelio de hoy? Tú, el experto, has hecho todo lo que se debe de hacer en una cierta situación, pero nada funciona como debe ser. Posiblemente has tratado todo lo posible para mejo-rar las cosas en tu familia o has luchado en tratar de alejarte de algún vicio sin éxito. Cualquiera que sea la situación, Jesús te dice hoy: “Lleva la barca mar adentro”. Pudiera ser que digamos, tal como Pedro, “Ya he tratado eso. Yo sé lo que estoy haciendo y lo que debo estar haciendo. Yo he hecho cada cosa correctamente en el tiempo correcto sin éxito”. Pero, como Pedro, intentémoslo de nuevo. Respondamos a Jesús: “Maestro, hemos trabajado toda la noche y no hemos pescado nada; pero, confiado en tu palabra, echaré las redes” (Lucas 5:5). Pedro confió en las palabras del Maestro, aun cuando la evidencia ante él no dio crédito a la confianza. Esta es una lección de fe. Para poder ser cristianos autén-ticos, debemos confiar en Dios y tomar el riesgo de movernos hacia lo desconocido con la creencia que Dios sabe lo que él hace. El Miércoles de Ceniza es el miércoles, 10 de febrero; ¡eso es este mismo miércoles! La Cuaresma comienza muy tem-prano este año. ¿Estás listo? Por favor lean el boletín para el horario del miércoles de ceniza.
—Padre Felix
Especialmente para nuestra Comunidad Hispana
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Ofrenda Semanal
Ofrenda del 30 y 31 de enero del 2016 — $27,715.88
Ofrenda enviada por correo — $2,421.10
Ofrenda enviada por Internet — $320.00 Total — $30,456.98
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
Durante este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, el Papa Francisco nos llama a compartir con cada uno la tierna compasión de Dios que nosotros mismos
hemos experimentado. En el Evangelio de hoy, Lucas utiliza una interesante palabra en griego que conlleva dicha ternura. En los otros evangelios, Jesús llama a sus discípulos a ser pescadores “haleis”, una palabra que significa atrapar peces con ganchos o redes, para matarlos y comerlos. Pero Lucas usa la palabra “zogron” cuya
raíz es “zoe” que significa vida; esta palabra que usa Lucas significa “atrapar o reunir personas vivas”, así como las personas que gustan de atrapar animales sin
lastimarlos, rescatarlos de la “vida salvaje” para darles una vida mejor y proteger-los en acuarios o zoológicos, tiernamente cuidados por profesionales comprometidos
al bienestar de esas criaturas. Así que en la visión de Lucas y también la del Papa Francisco, nosotros que hemos sido “atrapados vivos” por la misericordia de Dios nosotros mismos nos convertimos en “misioneros de la misericordia” durante este
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, rescatando a nuestros prójimos pecadores del peligro y reuniéndolos en la comunidad de Jesús para disfrutar de la plenitud de la vida.
“En el Sacramento de la Penitencia y la Reconciliación, también conocido como confesión, nos encontramos
con el Señor que nos quiere ofrecer su perdón y su gracia para vivir una vida renovada en Él”.
— “El regalo de Dios del perdón: Exhortación pastoral sobre el Sacramento de la Penitencia y Reconciliación”, USCCB
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TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA Para adultos
APRENDER A ORAR PARA APRENDER A VIVIR
Te invitamos a profundizar en el conocimiento del Señor y de ti mismo, a través de esta experiencia personal.
• Aprende como adquirir fortaleza y recuperar el equilibrio emocional
• Encuentra el “por qué” de las cosas de tu vida
• Recupera la alegría de vivir y el sentido de la vida
• Conoce formas de orar que se adaptan a tu estilo personal de oración
• Este es un modo nuevo de relacionarse con Dios
Los talleres se están llevando a cabo todos los miércoles de 10:00 A.M. a 12:00 P.M. y de 7:00 a 9:00 P.M. en St. Joseph’s Hall aquí en la
parroquia.
Para mayor información, por favor llamar a: Por la mañana: Sofía Rivera Tel. (713) 855-5525
Por la noche: Nilsa Pérez Tel. (281) 361-3692
Segunda Colecta para el 14 de febrero del 2016
La segunda colecta del próximo fin de semana es para las Misiones Afro-Americanas e Indígenas. Su generosidad ayudará a diócesis alrededor del país a dirigir escuelas, parroquias y otros servicios misio-narios que edifican el Cuerpo de Cristo en comuni-dades católicas Indígenas y Afro-Americanas. La
mayoría del dinero se usa para la formación de ca-tequistas, diáconos permanentes y seminaristas para
futuras generaciones. Por favor indiquen MISIONES AFRO-AMERICANAS E INDÍGENAS en su cheque.
Muchas gracias por su generosidad.
¡Bienvenidos, Nuevos Parroquianos!
El Ministerio de Bienvenida tiene una mesa en el atrio de la iglesia para asistir a los visitantes y los nuevos miembros de nuestra parroquia con información acerca de la Iglesia Santa
María Magdalena. La mesa se encuentra cerca de la puerta del cuarto de los niños.
Vengan y pregunten cualquier pregunta que tengan; los minis-tros que están presentes tratarán de asistirlos lo mejor que
puedan. Estamos aquí para hacerlos sentir en casa.
Campaña de Donación de Sangre Este Fin de Semana
Nuestra parroquia tendrá una campaña de donación de sangre este domingo en el Centro Familiar de 8:30 A.M. a
2:30 P.M. Se necesitan todos tipos de sangre. Las operaciones a veces son atrasadas por falta de sangre. Por favor donen si es posible. Si tienen una cita programada, favor de mantenerla.
También se aceptan donantes sin cita.
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