St. Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: We are one family in Christ with a welcoming

heart called to serve.

MISIÓN DE LA PARROQUIA: Somos una familia en Cristo con un corazón

acogedor llamado a servir.

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the parish office two months prior to the desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent. Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples interested in marriage at St.. Mary Magdalene must contact the office at least six months prior to their desired wedding date. Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Sacramento del Bautismo: Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bautismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Adviento. Sacramento del Matrimonio: Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la oficina para información. Unción de los Enfermos: Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea ser ungido.

Weekend Mass English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M.

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth) Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M.

Domingo: 1:00 P.M. Weekday Mass

Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English) Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español) 1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.

1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M. Reconciliation (Confession)

Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M. Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration 9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.)

Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P.

Deacons: Nick Caruso & Rene Ramon

527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338 † (281) 446-8211 Fax † (281) 446-8213 † www.st-mm.com Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.

Pastor’s Weekly Message

The Greatest Commandment With some 613 commandments in ‘the Law’ by rabbinical

count, the question of which was the greatest of them all was

often discussed among the rabbis. In today’s gospel, the

lawyer asked Jesus, “Teacher, which commandment in the law

is the greatest?” Even though the lawyer asked Jesus to name

one, Jesus responded by naming two: Love God with all your

being (Deuteronomy 6:5) and love your neighbor as yourself

(Leviticus 19:18). Jesus summarized the whole of the Law and

the Prophets in these two laws which in actual fact is one law.

For Jesus, the second followed directly and necessarily from

the first. The love of God must show in the way we respond to

our neighbor and that response must flow from our love for

the Creator! To love God with our whole mind, our whole

heart, and our whole soul, and loving our neighbor as

ourselves, is more of an attitude in life than a list of things to

do. The question then is: how well am I keeping these

commandments?

The church exists to preach this love of God and neighbor to

people of every nation. We are not to choose between two

laws but rather we are called to keep the two. Evangelization

is not just telling people about God and baptism, it is also

about social justice and option for the poor. That is why the

Church teaches that social justice is an integral part of

evangelization, a constitutive dimension of preaching the

gospel, and an essential part of the Church's mission. In the

first reading today (Exodus 22:20-26), God commanded the

Israelites to care for the widow, orphan and the stranger. As

Communities of Salt and Light, a 1993 document of the US

Catholic Bishops stated: “We are called in a special way to

serve the poor and vulnerable; to build bridges of solidarity

among peoples of differing races and nations, language and

ability, gender and culture … to show our respect for the

Creator by our care for creation and our commitment to work

for environmental justice.”

Fun-filled Festival:

We had an amazing fall festival last week! It was a great joy

to see so many people having fun and mingling with others.

The God of rain and bright sunshine gave us both on the same

day! He worked everything out in His own way and it all

turned out perfect for us. An event of that magnitude required

a lot of coordination and organization. So I am grateful to

everyone who helped in small or big ways to ensure the

success of the festival. Without you and your involvement, we

would not have been able to have as much fun and well

organized event as we had. Congratulations to the festival

chair and co-chair and all the booth coordinators for a job well

done! I also congratulate all those who won the raffle prizes.

Even if you did not win a prize, I hope you enjoyed the food

from different nations, the games, entertainment and maybe

just an opportunity to meet another parishioner or make

friends with someone in the community. There is no prize

greater than building community and relationships! Thank you

all for sharing your faith and your resources with our parish in

this spectacular way. We will soon update you with the

financial report of the festival.

Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming:

At the 11AM Mass today, we are having the rite of acceptance

and welcome for those preparing for the sacraments at Easter.

During this rite, those who have been inquiring about the

Catholic faith will now begin a conscious preparation towards

the reception of the sacraments of initiation. Inquirers who

were never baptized will now be called Catechumens while

those who were baptized in other Christian traditions will be

called Candidates. During the rite, these catechumens and

candidates will literally be marked with the cross of Christ as

God’s own. As they begin this journey to full membership in

the Catholic Church, they will need the support of the parish.

Their sponsors have made the commitment to accompany

them on this journey and they too will need our prayers. We

are blessed with a large number of catechumens and

candidates this year. If you are able to share your faith as a

sponsor, please talk with Judy Bitowf our Adult Formation

and RCIA director.

Young Adult Ministry at St. Mary Magdalene: Our parish is exploring ways to reach out to our young adults,

those ages 18-39. If you or someone you know is in this age

bracket then visit our parish website for more information.

The link is https://www.st-mm.com/young-adult-ministry. We

invite you to register next Sunday after each Mass to register

and get to know more about this ministry and how to serve

you. Our vision is to create together programs that will benefit

you as a young adult of our parish. Fr. Tony is already

working with some young adults and parish staff to jumpstart

this ministry and we hope to work with neighboring parishes

and the archdiocese.

My Grandmother:

My maternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Fayemi Gbodi

(aged 110), died on October 7, 2017 and will be buried on

November 10, 2017 in Nigeria. I will be travelling to Nigeria

next Sunday after my assigned Masses for the funeral. It is

going to be an emotional moment but also a special honor for

me as a grandson to preside at my grandmother’s funeral

Mass. She lived a long happy life and we count it as a great

blessing to celebrate. I have a lot of good memories of her.

She taught us the power of prayers and dependence on God,

the value of hard work and showing hospitality and

generosity. Even in adversities she showed a deep faith. She

was survived by my mother and three other children, 14

grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

Kindly keep in your prayers as I travel and

for the eternal repose of my grandma and the

consolation of our family.

Check the bulletin for the Mass schedules

on the Solemnity of All Saints and Mass

on All Souls Day.

Fr. Felix Osasona (pastor@st-mm.com)

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Time & Talent Ministries

MASS / LITURGY

ART & ENVIRONMENT Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416 June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555

ALTAR GUILD Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670

ALTAR SERVERS Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876 Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257 Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647

INSTITUTED ACOLYTE Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549 Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735

LECTORS Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534 Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575 Raquel Serrano (Esp.) - (832) 790-0058

MUSIC MINISTRY Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211 Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674

DEVOTIONS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Gilbert & Linda Alfaro - (281) 852-4573

DIVINE MERCY Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837

LEGION OF MARY Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631 Violeta Amador (Esp.) - (832) 571-6391

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Eduardo Farfán - (708) 945-2579 Sub-Coord.: German Pereira - (281) 703-2418

HEARTS AFIRE Cynthia Meneses - (832) 492-1742

1 CHURCH INITIATIVE Ron McCuen - (281) 852-4743

STEWARDSHIP Tom Kleypas - (281) 852-7937

ORGANIZATIONS

KEENAGERS (60+) Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103

YOUNG AT HEART (50+) SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508

RED HAT SOCIETY Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357 Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6878 Tony Butera, Grand Knight - (832) 279-7072

KC 4th Degree Assembly 2517 Faithful Navigator Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072 Columbian Squires Chief Counselor Tom Andrews - 713-376-2044 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951

MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Evaristo y Linda Estrada - (832) 244-9908

FORMATION DEPARTMENT

ADULT FORMATION, MINISTRIES ADULT CONFIRMATION, BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) Judy Bitowf (281) 446-8211

CCE/FORMATION, INFANT BAPTISM Mike Smith - (281) 446-2933

ELEMENTARY FORMATION (K-5) Ginger Herrington - (281) 446-2933

YOUTH MINISTRY (6-12) Carissa Moses - (281) 446-1241

JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652

ACTS RETREAT COORDINATION Alex Fuentes - (832) 423-0739 Roxana Fuentes - (832) 723-8748

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 Chris Rubio - (281) 540-1907 PRISON MINISTRY Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493 HOSPITAL MINISTRY Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318 HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Linda Enloe - (281) 389-1820 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343 (TeresaRespectLife@gmail.com) BLOOD DRIVE Rosa Herrera - (281) 687-5823 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044 NURSING HOME MINISTRY Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Manor, 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 (smprayers@gmail.com) PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Jean Chebret - (713) 254-1714 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508 LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA Dottie Gauthier - (337) 344-2461 HOME AGAIN MINISTRY (FURNITURE BANK/ HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) Closed Until Further Notice SERENITY SENIORS MINISTRY Paulette Meeks - (281) 446-3122

OTHERS NURSERY Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211 FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Pauline Brown Chair - (832) 338 - 9657 PASTORAL COUNCIL Jocelyn Waggoner - (281) 435-9208 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 register with the parish. Please stop by the Welcome Ministry table in the narthex to

pick up a welcome packet. You can also come by the church office during the week to register.

CHURCH STAFF

Administration Wanda Conley, Business Manager

Irma Bueno, Bookkeeper

Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary

Nery Lucarini, Parish Communications Coordinator

Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist

Estela Treviño, Receptionist

Derek Swanson, Receptionist

Faith Formation Michael Smith, Pastoral Associate for Formation

Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of Elementary Formation

Carissa Moses, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Judy Bitowf, Director of Adult Formation

Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry

Brenda Contreras, Formation Secretary

Community Outreach Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life and Social Concerns

Maintenance Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician

Ester Castro, Housekeeper

Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician

Music and Liturgy Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy Becky Bibens, Pianist Kathy Yoo, Pianist

ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

530 Ferguson St. Humble, Texas 77338 Phone: (281) 446-8535 Fax: (281) 446-8527

www.smmcs.org

Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

Joshua Raab, Principal Trish Duhon, Director of Marketing & Communications Tom Walsh, Athletic Director Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program Laura Valladares, Counselor Laura Rocha, Director of Admissions Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper Donna Mohrman, Nurse Sam McKinney, Secretary

BULLETIN ARTICLES DUE FRIDAY MORNING

Issue for November 5 - due by October 27. Issue for November 12 - due by November 3.

E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to nlucarini@st-mm.com

Liturgy and Formation have priority over all articles, thank you for your cooperation.

Offertory - $16,053.00 Online Giving - $ 5,721.00 Total - $21,774.00

Second Collection (Propagation of the Faith) Offertory - $5,393.00 Online Giving - $ 25.00 Total - $5,418.00

Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) 2017 Goal - $165,000.00 Contribution - $133,859.00 Pledged - $146,187.00 Participants - 376

NURSERY STAFF

Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant Alexis Mendoza, Nursery Attendant Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant Jenna Meza, Nursery Attendant Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant

Flowers on the Altar

In Memory of Our Father:

Hector Villacon

From: Monica Fontenot

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Stewardship of Our Treasures Week of October 22 , 2017

Mass Schedule for All Saints and All Souls October 31st - Vigil for All Saints, 7 pm (Spanish)

November 1st- Mass for All Saints,

8:30 am (English)

7:00 pm (English)

November 2nd - Mass for All Souls,

8:30 am (English)

7:00 pm (Bilingual)

Columbian Squires Breakfast

Join us in the Family Life Center for a delicious

breakfast. Al la carte tacos available to go.

Today after all morning Masses!

The Parish Office will be Closed on

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 for

All Saints Day. We will resume

regular business hours on

Thursday, November 2, 2017.

Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday Oct 28 5:30 pm

7:00 pm

Richard Gaffney † Jesse Bartholomew † Isabel Yuliana Páez †

Sunday Oct 29 7:30 am 9:00 am

11:00 am 1:00 pm

5:00 pm

Elizabeth Mclellan † Nery González † Scott Trent † Larry Kirchner † Colleen Randazzo † Russ Freeman †

Pedro de la Torre Marin †

Lionel & Catherine Hammock † Scott Trent †

Monday Oct 30 8:30 am

Paulino Quiroz, Jr. † Janine Garcia (SPI)

Tuesday Oct 31 8:30 am 7:00 pm

Salvacion Rago † Alex Depree (SPI) Alcadio & Donaciana Vazquez

Wednesday All Saints

Nov 1 8:30 am 7:00 pm

Jessie Bartholomew † Lionel & Catherine Hammock † Javier Lopez † Elizabeth Gbodi †

Thursday ALL Souls

Nov 2 8:30 am 7:00 pm

Frankie Armenta III † Alfonso Ramirez-Balderas Elizabeth Gbodi †

Friday Nov 3 8:30 am Christopher Paul Herman & Rose M. Baumann †

Saturday Nov 4 8:30 am 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Deceased Mmbrs Legion Mary Ned Vines † People of STMM Edward & Robert Krohn † José Guardado

Sunday

Nov 5 7:30 am 9:00 am

11:00 am

1:00 pm

5:00 pm

James & Jaunita Jackson † Tana García † Angela Alfaro Onxley † Marilyn Stayton † Edith & Vernon Brooks † Bobby McMillian † Marie Blanca Gutierrez † Raul Morales - Rivera † Jane Ortego † Janine García †

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This Week in the Parish

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17

Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-

40, Masses for The Dead, nos. 1011-1016

Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6

Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15,

17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11

Sunday: Mal 1:14b — 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3;

Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12

To reserve a Mass, please stop by the Parish office and reserve the date and time for your intention.

Sunday October 29

7:30 am - CH Mass 8:30 am - FLC Columbian Squires Breakfast 9:00 am - CH Mass 11:00 am - CH Mass 1:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp) 3:00 pm - SPEC CCE 3:00 pm - CP Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:30 pm - CP Novena Holy Souls in Purgatory 5:00 pm - CH Mass

Monday October 30

8:30 am - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CP Novena Holy Souls in Purgatory 7:00 pm - CR Finance Council 7:00 pm - SJH Junta Cord. Grupo Oración 7:00 pm - MGH FTCM

Tuesday October 31

8:30 am - CH Mass 5:00 pm - CP Novena for Holy Souls in Purgatory 6:00 pm - CH Confessions 7:00 pm - 101 Legion of Mary 7:00 pm - CH Mass Vigil for All Saints (Sp) 7:00 pm - FLC Asamblea Grupo de Oración

Wednesday November 1

8:30 am - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CH KC Officers Meeting 7:00 pm - CH Mass for All Saints (Eng)

All Saints Day, Office Closed

Thursday November 2

8:30 am - CH Mass 10:00 am - SJH Encuentro (Sp) 7:00 pm - CH Mass for All Souls (Bilingual) 7:00 pm - SMH Grupo de Oración/Crecimiento 7:30 pm - MGH Columbian Squires Mtg.

All Souls Day

Friday November 3

8:30 am - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CR Coro Abba Padre 6:00 pm - SMH VIRTUS

Saturday

November 4

8:30 am - CH First Saturday Mass 9:30 am - CH RCIA Adult & Children 11:00 am - SJH ACTS (Sp) Meeting 11:00 am - 215 RCIA Adults 11:00 am - MGH RCIA Children 12:30 pm - CH Choir Rehearsal 3:30 pm - CH Confessions 5:30 pm - CH Mass 7:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp) 8:00 pm - FLC ACTS (Sp) Re-Encuentro

Sunday

November 5

7:30 am - CH Mass 8:30 am - FLC KC Country Breakfast 9:00 am - CH Mass 11:00 am - CH Mass 1:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp) 3:00 pm - SPEC CCE 3:00 pm - CP Chaplet of Dive Mercy 5:00 pm - CH Mass

Weekly Announcements

Parish Blood Drive

Our parish will be the next a blood drive on Sunday, November 19

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in the Family Life Center 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

When you donate, you are helping to save lives. Blood is the only thing that cannot be replicated!

All blood types are needed. Sponsored by CDA Court of the Cross #2374.

You can call Rosa Herrera at 281-687-5823 to schedule an appointment.

Join us in the adoration Chapel for a special Novena

before All Saints and All Souls Day. For the Holy

Souls in Purgatory. All are welcome to attend one or

all the days of prayer.

Novena Schedule Wednesday, October 25 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 26 6:00 pm

Friday, October 27 6:00 pm

Saturday, October 28 4:00 pm

Sunday, October 29 3:30 pm

Monday, October 30 6:00 pm

Tuesday, October 31 (Halloween) 5:00 pm

Wednesday, November 1 (All Saints) 5:00 pm

Thursday, November 2 (All Souls) 5:00 pm

Novena Schedule for Holy Souls in Purgatory

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Join us for a 6 week retreat in preparation for Marian

Consecration. This retreat is based on the book by

Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC.

LOCATION ● DATES ● TIME

Location: St. Mary Magdalene Parish

Starting on Monday Evenings Class Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27

and December 4, 11 Time: 7 pm – 9 pm

Consecration Date: December 12 – Our Lady of Guadalupe

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 28, 2017

Cost of Books: Reader $14.20

Workbook: $18.96

Book Set: $28.46 plus shipping

You can pickup registration forms in the Narthex of the church

or Contact Cynthia Meneses at 832-492-1742 Join us for a

Memorial Service in Commemoration of

All Souls Day at Rosewood Funeral Home

in the Mausoleum.

Date: November 2, 2017 Time: 10:00 am

Address: 26020 South Houston, Ave.

Father Felix will give the blessing of All Souls. Everyone is welcome.

Weekly Announcements

The Office of Family Life Ministry

congratulates all couples discerning the call to Married

Life. At St. Mary Magdalene, we offer a comprehensive

program which consists of attending an initial meeting

with one of our clergy, attending four mandatory

preparation sessions, meeting with a sponsor couple, and

completing the FOCCUS. Once completed, we hope that

you’ll feel ready for a wonderful life together, joined by

God in the Sacrament of Marriage.

Marriage packets can be picked up in the parish

office.

For information/details contact:

Chris Rubio at (281) 446-8211.

Marriage Preparation Sessions:

Session 1: November 8

Session 2: November 15

Session 3: November 22

Session 4: November 29

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A Healthy Marriage is a Happy Marriage

Today is World Priest Sunday! We remember

and honor the gift of our priests who have given them-

selves to us. They walk with us in our celebrations with of

God’s goodness as well as in our times of loss. They are

indispensable to our Church and to each of us. We are

thankful and honored to have them.

Next Marriage Encounter Weekend:

November 10 - 12, 2017

Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org

or call (713) 482-1791.

NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES

AGES 40 and Older.

Our next gathering will be on Saturday, November 4. Join us for 5:30 pm Mass at St. Martha’s in Kingwood and a meal afterwards at J. Christopher’s Pizza and Pasta, 2245 Northpark Drive (at Woodland Hills Dr.)

Meet in the Narthex at 5:15 pm.

For more info contact Elizabeth Shields at: 281-441-2552 or elizabeths2@peoplepc.com

subscribe to us on Flocknotes at STMM website.

October 29 is Priesthood Sunday! Catholic parishes throughout the United States will show

support for their priests with prayer. In addition with

great celebration and appreciation for our priests,

especially our very own Father Felix and Father Anthony.

Priesthood Sunday was established in 2003 to express

appreciation for the devoted priests who serve them their

communities so faithfully. Such a celebration is

increasingly relevant in light of the declining number of

priests in the U.S. Only about 4,000 of the 19,000

parishes in this country currently have more than one

priest. Many priests serve two or more parishes by

themselves.

In the spirit of Priesthood Sunday, say thank you to our

priests of St. Mary Magdalene or other parishes you may

visit for their vocation and service to the Church!

Donations Needed for Seafarer Boxes

The Catholic Daughters Court of the Cross #2374 is

collecting items for the Seafarers Boxes for Christmas.

Items needed are:

Books, band-aides, caps, calendars, combs, dental floss,

tooth brush and paste, deodorant, disposable razors,

Kleenex, lip balm, lotion, nail clippers, needle and thread,

q-tips, shaving cream, soap, key chains, socks, etc. You

can drop these items off at the parish office labeled

“CDA-Seafarer”.

Thank you for your Support!

VIRTUS Training

The next two sessions of “Protecting God’s Children” VIRTUS classes will be held here at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic

Church Friday, November 3rd, 2017 and November 17th

from 6 to 9 P.M. in St. Mary’s Hall.

The Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection requires that all volunteers and employees of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church attend VIRTUS Training. If you have not received the training, please

make every effort to attend the training on November 7 or 14, 2017. Visit www.virtus.org to register.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Enloe at (281) 389-1820 or e-mail

Linda at l.domec@yahoo.com.

Weekly Announcements

Find that unique gift for friends and family on

Sunday, November 12th from 9 am to 3 pm in our Family Life Center!

Come support local vendors and artists, while enjoying homemade goodies!

Free admission and enter for a chance to win door prizes.

If you are interested in becoming a Vendor, please contact

Rosa Herrera: 281-687-5823 or email cda2374.smmcc@gmail.com

Join us for the Annual Holiday

Market Craft Fair!

Fall Festival Winners Grand Prize - Ray Hernandez

2nd Prize - Laureana Polichis

3rd Prize - Ryan Impelman

4th Prize - Mike Gr.

5th Prize - David Evans

6th Prize - David B. Taylor

7th Prize - Ryan Impelman

Congratulations to all of our Winners!

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Special Thanks

Thank you to our Fall Festival

Committee, STMM Catholic School,

Parish Office staff, volunteers,

entertainment committee, clergy and

anyone and everyone who help lift a chair

or table...thank you for all of your time,

talent and treasure. The day would not have

been possible without you!

Fall Festival Update

The numbers are still coming in, stay

posted for final totals from the Festival!

There will be Fall Festival shirts

available on November 5 after all Masses for

sale. Limited sizes available. Polo shirts will

be $15.00 each, and t-shirts are also available

(priced to sell)!

Weekly Announcements

No Other School

Teaches Them To

Shine Like This.

When you choose St. Mary Magdalene for your children,

you surround them with a community that shares your

faith and your values. Here your children will learn to shine

- with a light that they will carry with them into the world.

The faculty and staff of SMMCS would like to wish all students throughout

our community a happy, blessed and safe return to school.

Each night in the United States, an

estimated 600,000 people live on the streets.

This October, St. Mary Magdalene

Catholic School wants to do its part in

showing that even a small act of love, such

as donating a pair of socks, can make a big

difference in the lives of our neighbors who

are homeless.

Socktober giving has already begun.

Collection baskets have been placed outside

of each classroom and/or socks can be

brought to the school’s front office. We are

looking for socks of all sizes.

Thank you for your support! P.9

CCE / Formation & Youth Ministry News

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Home-Based Catechesis: If you missed either the elementary (grades K - 5) or youth (grades 6 - 12) Home-Based orientation meetings, please contact Ginger {for elementary} or Mike {for youth} to review the details and pick up your student textbook. It is important that you do this as soon as possible, so you don’t get further behind.

Carissa Moses,

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

cmoses@st-mm.com

Youth Office: (281) 446-1241

Mike Smith, M.A.

Pastoral Associate for Formation

msmith@st-mm.com

CCE Office: (281) 446-2933

CCE / FORMATION CLASSES: Week #4 of the fall semester concludes this Sunday,

October 29th at 3:00pm… we will NOT have classes on

Tuesday, October 31st (Halloween) and Wednesday,

November 1st (All Saints - Holy Day of Obligation).

Week #5 continues as usual on 11/5,7, and 8! “Late” CCE Registration will continue, as space allows, for those parents who have not yet signed up their child; please come by the St. Paul Center during one of our three CCE sessions.

Note: No one is ever turned away from CCE due to inability to pay… if you need financial assistance for tuition or want to make other payment arrangements, please contact Fr. Felix Osasona, MSP. He can be reached by phone at 281-446-8211, or by email at pastor@st-mm.com.

Christmas Nativity for

Children: If you have a child, 1st - 5th grades, who would like to participate in our

Christmas Nativity play, please plan to attend the three rehearsals:

Friday, December 15th ; Wednesday, December

20th , and Friday, December 22nd (6:30pm - 7:30pm

in the Church)... costumes are provided!

The nativity play will be presented at the

Christmas Eve Liturgy @ 5:00pm.

Please contact our special events coordinator:

Vickie VanGordon, at 832-496-9876, or vickievv@gmail.com for more information.

2018 Confirmation CLASS: Any parents who missed the “Parent / Candidate Meeting” last week should contact Mike in the Formation Office. This was a mandatory event, so your young person is in jeopardy of being removed from the 2018 Confirmation class! Copies of the

student’s Baptism and First Communion certificates should be turned in to the office ASAP. Students are encouraged to continue working on their Confirmation service projects, as they are not due until the end of February 2018. The $175 Confirmation Retreat fee

should be paid in full by December 29, 2017.

Text Message Reminders: We offer text message reminders, which can be sent straight to your cellphone / mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in

the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for specific messages for our programs… you can also download the Remind app from your cell app store.

2018 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2018

2018 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @smmconteam

High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR

2017 - 2018 Sacrament Preparation (parents / students preparing for Reconciliation & Eucharist): @sacprep

2018 Confirmation Team: The third Confirmation Team planning meeting is

scheduled for next Monday, November 6th from 7pm -

9pm in St. Joseph’s Hall. The Confirmation Team is the open to confirmed high school youth, young adults, and adults; we plan and implement the high school Confirmation program. We would love for you to be a part of this amazing ministry! Please contact Mike Smith for more details.

Sacrament Preparation:

Our first Reconciliation session was held last Monday

night. 55 of our 231 students missed that meeting! If you are the parent of a student who missed, you are

only allowed one absence… this means you cannot miss any more or your student will be removed from this year’s sacrament program. If you still need a sacrament book, they are available for purchase in either the Parish Office or the St. Paul Center {1 for $25, or 2+ for $20 each}. Our second Reconciliation class is scheduled for

Monday, November 13th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

Adult Formation and Children’s News

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Breaking Open the Word for Families for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By: Ginger Herrington

Reading 1: Exodus 22:20-26 If you cry out to Me, I will hear you, says the Lord. In the Book of Exodus, God instructs the

Israelites in their behavior towards those who are vulnerable: the alien/stranger (immigrant); the widows

and orphans; the poor. God warns the Israelites to take special care of the vulnerable, for He will hear

their cry and respond to their need.

Reading 2: First Thessalonians 1:5c-10 From you the word of the Lord has sounded forth. St. Paul praises the community in Thessalonica for sharing their

faith, the Word of the Lord they received

Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40

The Great Commandment. Jesus is tested again this week for the purpose of getting Him in trouble, but He

confounds His testers. He declares the greatest commandment and marries another to it: we are to love the Lord our

God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Give God all your love, and love your

neighbor, for they are made in His Image.

Wednesday, November 1 is the Feast of All Souls, a Holy Day of Obligation. Come to Mass!

Access the full article online at www.st-mm.com/bulletins-childrens-news-full-text

OR Scan this QR code with your smartphone:

Judy Bitowf Adult Faith Formation

judyb@st-mm.com, 281-446-2933

Ginger Herrington Coordinator of

Elementary Formation

gingerh@st-mm.com, 281-446-2933

YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR RCIA!

We have 20 adults and 28 children in RCIA learning our faith and preparing to receive Sacraments

at the Easter Vigil. Our Team invites you to join in this wonderful Ministry of serving our

community of aspiring Catholics. If interested, please contact Judy Bitowf, judyb@st-mm.com .

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

ADVENT BIBLE STUDY

This study focuses on the connection between the Old and New Testaments of the Salvation Story. Deepen your longing for

the Messiah's coming, and again ask God to be Emmanuel, "God with us." The Study

Set includes a Study Guide by Jerome Kodell, OSB, and a commentary,

Advent of the Savior, by Stephen J. Binz.

MEETING DATES: November 9, 16 and 30, 2017

SCHEDULES AND MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE

OCTOBER 30, 2017 ON-LINE & AT THE PARISH

OFFICE FOR A DONATION OF $15.00.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT JUDY,

judyb@st-mm.com .

Weekly Announcements

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Mensaje Seminal del Párroco

El Mayor Mandamiento

Con unos 613 mandamientos en 'la Ley' por conteo rabínico, la

cuestión de cuál era la más grande de todas las leyes se discutía

a menudo entre los rabinos. En el evangelio de hoy, el abogado

le preguntó a Jesús: "Maestro, ¿qué mandamiento en la ley es el

más grande?" Aunque el abogado le pidió a Jesús que nombrara

uno, Jesús respondió nombrando dos: ama a Dios con todo tu

ser (Deuteronomio 6:5) y ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo

(Levítico 19:18). Jesús resumió la totalidad de la Ley y los

Profetas en estas dos leyes, que en realidad son una ley. Para

Jesús, el segundo siguió directa y necesariamente del primero.

¡El amor de Dios debe mostrarse en la forma en que

respondemos a nuestro prójimo y esa respuesta debe fluir de

nuestro amor por el Creador! Amar a Dios con toda nuestra

mente, todo nuestro corazón y toda nuestra alma, y amar a

nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos, es más una actitud en

la vida que una lista de cosas que hacer. La pregunta entonces

es: ¿qué tan bien guardo estos mandamientos?

La iglesia existe para predicar este amor de Dios y el prójimo a

la gente de cada nación. No debemos elegir entre dos leyes, sino

que estamos llamados a mantener las dos. La evangelización no

es solo hablarle a la gente sobre Dios y el bautismo, sino

también sobre la justicia social y la opción por los pobres. Es

por eso que la Iglesia enseña que la justicia social es una parte

integral de la evangelización, una dimensión constitutiva de la

predicación del evangelio y una parte esencial de la misión de la

Iglesia. En la primera lectura de hoy (Éxodo 22: 20-26), Dios

ordenó a los israelitas que cuidaran a la viuda, huérfana y

forastera. Como Comunidades de Sal y Luz, un documento de

1993 de los Obispos Católicos de los EE. UU. Declaró: "Se nos

llama de una manera especial para servir a los pobres y

vulnerables; construir puentes de solidaridad entre personas de

diferentes razas y naciones, idiomas y capacidades, género y

cultura ... para mostrar nuestro respeto por el Creador con

nuestro cuidado por la creación y nuestro compromiso de

trabajar por la justicia ambiental ".

Un Festival Lleno de Diversión:

¡Tuvimos un increíble festival de otoño la semana pasada! Fue

una gran alegría ver a tanta gente divirtiéndose e interactuando

con los demás. ¡El Dios de la lluvia y de la brillante luz del sol

se nos dio en el mismo día! Trabajó todo a su manera y todo

resultó perfecto para nosotros. Un evento de esa magnitud

requirió mucha coordinación y organización. Así que estoy

agradecido con todos los que ayudaron en pequeñas o grandes

formas para garantizar el éxito del festival. Sin usted y su

participación, no podríamos haber tenido un evento tan

divertido y bien organizado como lo tuvimos. ¡Felicitaciones a

la presidenta del festival, a la co-presidenta y a todos los

coordinadores de los stands por el trabajo bien hecho! También

felicito a todos los que ganaron los premios de la rifa. Incluso si

no ganó un premio, espero que haya disfrutado la comida de

diferentes paises, los juegos, el entretenimiento y tal vez solo la

gran oportunidad de conocer a otros feligreses o hacer amigos

con alguien más de la comunidad. ¡No hay premio más grande

que construir comunidad y nuevas relaciones! Gracias a todos

por compartir su fe y sus recursos con nuestra parroquia de esta

manera espectacular. Pronto lo actualizaremos con el informe

financiero del festival.

Rito de Aceptación y Bienvenida:

En la misa de las 11:00 a.m. de hoy, tenemos el rito de

aceptación y bienvenida para aquellos que se preparan para los

sacramentos en Pascua. Durante este rito, aquellos que han

estado preguntando acerca de la fe católica ahora comenzarán

una preparación consciente hacia la recepción de los

sacramentos de iniciación. Los investigadores que nunca fueron

bautizados ahora se llamarán Catecúmenos, mientras que

aquellos que fueron bautizados en otras tradiciones cristianas

serán llamados Candidatos. Durante el rito, estos catecúmenos y

candidatos serán literalmente marcados con la cruz de Cristo

como la de Dios. Al comenzar este viaje hacia la membresía

plena en la Iglesia Católica, necesitarán el apoyo de la

parroquia. Sus patrocinadores se han comprometido a

acompañarlos en este viaje y ellos también necesitarán nuestras

oraciones. Somos bendecidos con una gran cantidad de

catecúmenos y candidatos este año. Si puede compartir su fe

como patrocinador, hable con Judy Bitowf, nuestra

coordinadora de Formación de Adultos y directora de RICA.

Ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos en St. María Magdalena:

Nuestra parroquia está explorando formas de acercarse a

nuestros jóvenes adultos, aquellos entre 18 y 39 años. Si usted o

alguien que usted conoce se encuentra en este grupo de edad,

visite nuestro sitio web parroquial para obtener más

información. El enlace es https://www.st-mm.com/young-adult-

ministry. Te invitamos a inscribirte el próximo domingo

después de cada Misa para registrarte y conocer más sobre este

ministerio y cómo podrías entrar. Nuestra visión es crear

programas conjuntos que lo beneficien como un adulto joven de

nuestra parroquia. Padre Tony ya está trabajando con algunos

jóvenes adultos y personal de la parroquia para comenzar este

ministerio y esperamos trabajar con las parroquias vecinas y la

arquidiócesis.

Mi Abuela: Mi abuela materna, la Sra. Elizabeth Fayemi Gbodi (de 110

años), murió el 7 de octubre de 2017 y será enterrada el 10 de

noviembre de 2017 en Nigeria. Voy a viajar a Nigeria el

próximo domingo después de las Misas asignadas para poder

estar en el funeral. Va a ser un momento emotivo, pero también

un honor especial para mí, como nieto, presidir la misa fúnebre

de mi abuela. Vivió una vida larga y feliz y la consideramos

como una gran bendición para celebrar. Tengo muchos buenos

recuerdos de ella. Ella nos enseñó el poder de las oraciones y la

dependencia de Dios, el valor del trabajo duro, la hospitalidad y

la generosidad. Incluso en las adversidades ella

mostró una fe profunda. Le sobreviven mi

madre y otros tres hijos, 14 nietos y 13

bisnietos. Sigan amablemente con sus

oraciones mientras viajo a mi país y por el

reposo eterno de mi abuela y el consuelo de

nuestra familia.

Consulte el boletín para los horarios de la

Misa en la solemnidad de Todos los Santos y

la Misa en el Día de los Muertos

Padre Felix (pastor@st-mm.com)

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

ministros que están presentes tratarán de asistirlos lo mejor

que puedan. Estamos aquí para hacerlos sentir en casa.

Anuncios de la Semana

Ofrenda - $16,053.00 Por Internet - $ 5,721.00 Total - $21,774.00

Segunda Colecta (Probación de la Fe) Ofrenda - $5,393.00 Por Internet - $ 25.00 Total - $5,418.00

Fundo de Servicios Diocesanos (DSF)

Gol - $165,000.00 Contribución - $133,859.00 Comprometida - $146,187.00 Participantes - 376

Ofrendas de Nuestras Tesoros 22 de octubre 2017

La Virgen Peregrina le invita a que le des Posada en tu Casa para rezar en Familia

Usted y su familia recibirán muchas

bendiciones a través del Santo Rosario. La

Familia que reza junta permanece unida.

Para más información llame a: Sylvia

Zavala 832-866-1520 o

Esperanza Garza 281-513-9118

GUIAS DE LA ARQUIDIOCESIS PARA BAUTISMOS DE NIÑOS

A petición del Ordinario de la Arquidiócesis, la

Oficina de Educación Cristiana continúa preparando guías

para la preparación de los padres para la recepción del

sacramento del bautismo para sus hijos pequeños. Estas

guías se aplican a los padres con niños de 6 años y menores.

Una vez que el niño alcanza la edad de la catequesis (cerca

de 7 años, como es determinado por la Conferencia

Episcopal de los EE.UU.) ella/el deben ser puestos en un

proceso catecúmena para niños.

La razón principal para la preparación de estas Guías

Sacramentales son para servir como herramienta

evangelizadora cuando los padres presentan a sus niños para

el bautismo. El bautismo es la labor de la Iglesia que da

testimonio vivo de la fe que profesa. Por lo tanto, los padres

que buscan el bautismo de su hijo/a son invitados a

contactar la oficina parroquial para su cita tan pronto como

sea posible durante el embarazo.

Favor de llamar a Vickie Cortez al 281-446-8211

LE RECORDAMOS QUE POR ESTE AÑO, SÓLO SE HARÁN BAUTIZOS

EL PRÓXIMO 12 DE NOVIEMBRE.

Regresamos nuevamente hasta el 18 de Enero, 2018

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Un Noticia de la Oficina

del Obispo

Tenga en cuenta que un ex sacerdote llamado Carlos Rodolfo

Alvarado Escobar Zeron ha estado presente en la Arquidiócesis

de Galveston-Houston, ofreciendo celebrar misas y hacer

excersismos en hogares privados, a pesar de su despido del

estado clerical por la Congración de la Fe en Roma en 2013. No

está autorizado para participar en el ministerio sacerdotal ni

presentarse como sacerdote.

Si tiene alguna información sobre este hombre o donde le

pueden encentrar, comuníquese con la oficina de Cancilleres del

Archidiócesis:

713-652-8203

Otras Nombres que esta persona también usa:

Carlos Alvarado, Rodolfo Alvarado, Carlos Escobar, Rodolfo

Escobar, Carlos Zeron, Rodolfo Zeron

Anuncios de la Semana

La celebración de la Confirmación naturalmente reúne la actividad y preocupación de la educación religiosa y la liturgia. Hoy en día

las actividades de “hacer Cristianos” en educación, en el ejercicio de la fe y en el rito, son asuntos que están bajo mucho escrutinio,

experimentando serios re-exámenes y reformas. Mucho de esto se realiza mientras buscamos formas mas efectivas de desafiar a

nuestras comunidades parroquiales (no solo a los jóvenes), a abrazar un compromiso cristiano genuino e incultura los en la fe

cristiana. Este involucrarse incluye esfuerzos para traer familias completas de personas cristianas a una reconsideración concienzuda

de iniciación en la fe Cristiana. Estos esfuerzos deben incluir un amplio alcance y estrategias de asuntos pastorales, teológicos,

históricos, litúrgicos y de formación.

El movimiento de educación religiosa, comenzando con la formación de la Asociación de Educación Religiosa en 1903,

buscaba mejorar la Escuela Dominical en la calidad de entrenamiento de liderazgo y el currículo Iglesia/Hogar. Una cuidadosa

evaluación de recursos de currículo resultó en dar atención a las ideas del saber bíblico y de las ramificaciones personales y sociales

de la fe Cristiana. Debido a este énfasis más fuerte en la participación durante toda la vida en la comunidad de fe, en su culto,

ministerios mutuos, y tener un alcance al mundo más amplio. La comprensión de los sacramentos ha tomado un énfasis comunitario

mas fuerte. Este enfoque tiene la ventaja adicional de recordar a la comunidad sobre su responsabilidad activa de formar y

transformar las vidas individuales al igual que a la comunidad en su totalidad y en su ministerio al mundo. Si usted necesita el

sacramento de Confirmación no espere. Llame para su cita de registración lo más pronto posible .

Recuerden todo candidato necesita un padrino o madrina que comparta esta jornada de fe con usted.

Para más Información favor de llamar a Vickie Cortez al

281-446-8211 P. 15

SACRAMENTO DE CONFIRMACIÓN Para adultos y jóvenes adultos

de 18 años o más.

¡El 29 de Octubre es el Domingo del Sacerdote!

Las parroquias católicas en todo Estados Unidos

mostrarán apoyo a sus sacerdotes con oración,

celebración y diálogo. Una gran celebración y

agradecimiento para nuestros sacerdotes.

Especialmente nuestro párroco Félix y el

padre Anthony.

El Domingo del sacerdocio se estableció en 2003 para

expresar aprecio por los devotos sacerdotes que les

sirven a sus comunidades con tanta fidelidad. Tal

celebración es cada vez más relevante a la luz del

número decreciente de sacerdotes en los Estados

Unidos. Solo unas 4,000 de las 19,000 parroquias en

este país actualmente tienen más de un sacerdote.

Muchos sacerdotes sirven solos a dos o más

parroquias al mismo tiempo.

¡En el espíritu del Domingo del Sacerdocio, di gracias

a nuestros sacerdotes de Santa María Magdalena u

otras parroquias que puedan visitar por su vocación y

servicio a la Iglesia!

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

St. Mary Magdalene Church #515133

527 S. Houston Avenue

Humble, TX 77338

TELEPHONE

(281) 446-8211

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Nery Lucarini

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