SUNDAY MARCH 17TH 2019

We extend a very special welcome to our

friends and visitors who have come to

pray with us today Whether yoursquore just

having a look or are searching for a place

to worship wersquore happy to have you here

We trust that our worship will be

encouraging to all and hope that you find

a warm welcoming community here at

St Mary Magdalene Parish

St Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Saturday - 500 pm (Anticipated)

Sunday - 900 am 1130 am

130pm Espantildeol and 500 pm

Weekday Mass

Tuesday thru Friday - 700 am amp 600 pm

Stations of the Cross

Fridays at 530 pm

(Monday - Communion Service at 600 pm)

Saturday - 330 pm

Tuesday - 700 am to 530 pm

For Sacramental Emergencies call

Fr James Rowland 903-283-3340

Fr Peter McGrath 903-424-8810

stmarymagdaleneflintorg

Office 903-894-7647

18221 FM 2493 Flint Texas 75762

Lk 643

Weekly Calendar and Prayers

Leo Barnard

Margaret Bryant

James Glen Woodruff

Don Westhoff

Mary Gilmore

WO1 Jonathan W Schlattner US Army Aviation (Pilot) Ft Stewart GA

Lieutenant Sarah McGuire US Navy Pilot Coronado Island California

Jeremy Obach Navy Officer - Pilot Pensacola FL

If you have a loved one in active service for our

country please email the office with their rank

name and where they are

deployed

Trish Anderson Mariana Arenas Maurci Blackmon Anne Brannan Pat Brown Gary Cool Bert Dennison Richard Dutke Genl Howard Fish Dolores Grant Alfred amp Carolyn Hebert Cheryl Jansen

Tom Kestler Paul Landers Madeline amp Richard Lewis Jim Londo Vicki Newton Peaches Owen Jane Prokesh Joel Rivera Sinead Rowland Thomas Torre Carly Walker Mary Ann Wright

Please contact Debbie Steves for our

prayer line at debsteves17gmailcom

Saturday March 16

330pm 500pm

630 pm

Confessions Mass - Michael Garrett RIP St Patricks Day Party Pub Trivia

Sunday March 17

900am

1030am 1030am 1130am 130pm 500pm

Mass - Ed amp Joy Stocks amp Family Spec Int

reqested by Marolyn Stocks SEEK (Dining Room) RCIA (Classroom upstairs) Mass - Carol Butcher RIP req by Uncle David Ministrelli Misa en Espantildeol --Pro Popolo Mass - Stella Fine Birthday req by Berry Family

Monday March 18

600pm 630pm 645pm

Mass - Roy Ryser RIP req by Marge Devereaux MENS ACTS Team Meeting Bible Study The Mass with Deacon Dennis

Tuesday March 19

730am 900am

930am 600pm

700pm

Adoration Rosary

Mass - Ann Moyles RIP Mass - Jesse amp Josephine Molina RIP

requested by Pete amp Delores Martinez Cursillos

Wednesday March 20

700am 600pm

600 pm

Mass - Bridget Ruane RIP Mass -- Margaret Helpert RIP req by Dcn amp Eileen Gottschalk Faith Formation

Thursday March 21

700am 1000am 600pm

Mass- Bridget Ruane RIP QUEST (Womens Scripture Study Group) Mass - Ernest amp Louise Castillo Spec Int

requested by Pete amp Delores Martinez

Friday March 22

700am 530pm 600pm 630pm

Mass - P Harrison RIP Stations of the Cross Mass - Alfred Eugene Prosser RIP req by Kirby amp Carol Quirk K of C Fish Fry

Saturday March 23

330pm 500pm

Confessions Mass -- Sara Terho RIP req by Terho Family

Sunday March 24

900am 1030am 1030am 1130am 130pm 500pm

600 pm

Mass - Tim amp Brooke amp Family Spec Int req by Marolyn Stocks SEEK (Dining Room) RCIA Mass - Ana Bautista RIP req by Petosa Family Mass - Pro Popolo (for the people) Mass - Amy Jackson Birthday req by Chip amp Kim Berry High School VERITAS

Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word

Sundays September - May 900 am and 1130 am Masses

Is the Holy Spirit nudging you to share your

faith Please consider becoming a volunteer

for Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word

We are still in need of

volunteers for the 1130 am

Mass

Please contact

Michelle Overmeyer

Liturgical Ministers

Saints of the Week

Monday March 18 SAINT CYRIL OF JERUSALEM BISHOP DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH ndash died in 386 great pastor and teacher ordained bishop of Jerusalem in 348 authored eighteen ldquoCatechesesrdquo and five

ldquomystagogical Catechesesrdquo devoted to the liturgy and the sacraments exiled three times by the Arians

Tuesday March 19 SAINT JOSEPH SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY -- honored on 19 March since the end of the of the 10th century declared Patron of the Universal Church in 1870 by Pope Pius IX and

Guardian of the Redeemer in 1989 by Pope John Paul II patron of workers and carpenters and of

fathers also of Austria Belgium Bohemia Canada Mexico Peru and (south) Vietnam mentioned in

Eucharistic Prayers I-IV

MARCH 1617

SATURDAY 500PM

Readers Patricia Millhouse Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Vangie Soto-Chaires Joe

Canterbury Charles amp Sue Johnson

Altar Servers Christian Norwood

SUNDAY 900am

Readers Albert Chabarria Stephen Graves

Extraordinary Ministers Pete amp Lorraine Sullivan Clyde

amp Pat Christenson Kay Peltier Ann Connor

Altar Servers Leah McDonald Andy Graves Collin amp

Aiden Scarborough

SUNDAY 1130am

Readers Darrell Sundstrom Rose Brown

Extraordinary Ministers Theresa Kennerly Lisa

Propper Emily Sundstrom Keylene Mongeau Wanda

Taylor Marge Devereaux

Altar Servers Michael Lowe Jade Nunn

SUNDAY 130pm

Readers Fabrizio amp Sonia Olague

Extraordinary Ministers

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 500pm

Readers Horacio Chivacuan

Extraordinary Ministers Katie Ogrodnik Claudia

Chivacuan

Altar Servers Christian Norwood

MARCH 2324

SATURDAY 500PM

Readers Patricia Millhouse Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Tim Newton Bob Lundeen

Connie amp Betty Chandler

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 900am

Readers Michelle Overmeyer Carolina Guzetta

Extraordinary Ministers Randi Starr Kay Peltier Laura amp

Albert Chabarria Charles amp Sue Johnson

Altar Servers Christian Norwood Luca Guzzetta Rhiana

Pleasant

SUNDAY 1130am

Readers Dan Noyes Natalie Bryant

Extraordinary Ministers Emily Sundstrom Shelle

Kincaid Glen amp Cammie Cowart Wanda Taylor

Theresa Kennerly

Altar Servers Alyssa Bryant Jackson Speaker Hayes

Cowart

SUNDAY 130pm

Readers

Extraordinary Ministers

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 500pm

Readers Julliee Denman Horacio Chivacuan

Extraordinary Ministers Billy Denman Beth Filla

Altar Servers Brady amp Kelsey Filla

Join us in prayer

This weekend we celebrate the Rite of Election and Presentation to the Bishop

which marks the beginning of the period of final preparation for those receiving

the Sacraments of Baptism Confirmation and Holy Communion during Holy

Saturday Mass After the election we will surround those to be Baptized with

prayer so together the entire Church will accompany and lead them to

encounter Christ

Anthony Foto Holden Cambra July Sonko

Shelby Casper Tyler Basinger

Faith Formation

March 20 - This Wednesday Classes K-5 resume ) No Middle School March 20 Next Parent Sacramental Preparation Session for ConfirmationHoly Communion

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (During Wednesday night Faith Formation)

Wednesday March 20 - 2nd Grade Wednesday March 27 - 3rd Grade Wednesday April 3 - 4th and 5th Grade

Parents please plan to attend if this is your childrsquos first time going to confession All children that have been Baptized

will be given the opportunity to go

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTS CONTACT

MARY SUE JAGERS 9038947647

marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

ATTENTION

Any YOUTH in grades 6-12

desiring to receive Sacraments

NEXT Sacramental Prep SESSION

Tuesday March 19th

600 ndash 800pm Student AND Parent (or Sponsor)

must attend

Questions Contact

Mary Sue Jagers in the Office

Look for our

1 to 100 Fundraiser Board Beginning next weekend

All money raised will help send our youth to serve in New Braunfels on a mission trip

By participating you will be entered into a drawing for a

$500 gift card to Susan Robinson Jewelry

Forms of payment accepted include

cash check and most major credit cards

YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT

MICHELLE OVERMEYER 9038947647

michelleovermeyerstmarymagdaleneflintorg

PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES

From July 7-July 13

Thirteen parishioners (studentsadults)

will be going to New Braunfels

with Catholic Heart Work Camp

LENTEN REFLECTIONS FOR YOUTH are posted on our parish website

httpsstmarymagdaleneflintorg

under the ldquoYouth Ministryrdquo tab

Mark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar

Sunday

324

6pm ndash 8pm High School

Wednesday

327

6pm - 730pm

Middle School

Faith Formation

RCIA Whether yoursquore looking to take the next step towards becoming Catholic or you just want to ask more questions about the Catholic faith our RCIA program is the place for you

We meet on Sunday mornings at 1015 am in a comfortable setting on the sec-ond floor If you want to know more feel free to Contact Us

Cursillo de Cristiandad Abril 25-28 Para mas informacioacuten comuniquese con Humberto Vences al 903-258-4255

If you would like to be a better husband father and

Catholic you might want to consider attending an ACTS

Retreat This special weekend is a powerful personal con-

version experience which brings us to a better under-

standing of Godrsquos love and plan for our life The retreat

begins on Thursday night March 28th through Sunday

morning March 31st

Register online or you can find a form in Peaches Hall

Womens Bible Study Meets every

Thursday from 10 am to 1130 am

This is a wonderful group of ladies that

share their faith in fellowship and

prayer Every woman is invited

Deacon Dennis is leading a 6 week

bible study during Lent It will begin

Monday March 11th

645pm to 8pm

For information please

contact Deacon Dennis at

903-969-0864 or

dennisgkinglivecom

These are different Lenten Studies available online at Formedorg

Use your parish Code to register W93V8R

Please Pray for our children preparing to receive the

Sacraments of

Reconciliation Confirmation and

First Holy Communion

LEARN MORE AT HAPPYACTSORG

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

DID YOU KNOW

St Gregory is Tylerrsquos oldest private Christian elementary school providing an exemplary education grounded in the teachings

of the Catholic Church for nearly 75 years

St Gregory is the only school in East Texas that has been recognized three times as a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon

School of Excellence a distinction earned by scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation on national standardized tests St Gregory has implemented the Disciple of Christ ndash Education in Virtue program that is structured on the teachings of St

Thomas Aquinus Each month the faculty and students focus on a new virtue and in the classrooms on the playground

and at home it is clear that our students take what they have learned and apply it to everyday life

We would love for your family to join the St Gregory family Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions at 9035799404 or

jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour and come see St Gregory today

ST GREGORY CRAWFISH BOIL

St Gregory is excited to announce its first Annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser set for April 6th from 4-7 pm We invite you to join us

as we celebrate faith family and fellowship with food Funds raised at this event will be used to enrich St Gregoryrsquos programs in

Math Technology and Computer Science as well as make improvements to our campus

DID YOU KNOW

The Class of 2018 was offered over $7 million dollars in college scholarships spread out over 75 of the class

The Class of 2019 has already garnered acceptances to the United States Military Academy at West Point UT Austin Plan II

Honors Program Boston College Purdue University Pepperdine University St Johns University and Trinity University-

Dublin among many other fine university programs

Over 30 of our students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program since 2004

We recently held the 30th consecutive NCAA athletic signing for Bishop Gorman with 200 student athletes having signed to

play at the collegiate level during that time Over 90 of our students participate in at least one sport

Our fine arts programs are unparalleled as evidenced by the many awards received by our talented students in drama orchestra

band choir and visual arts Bishop Gorman alumnus Johannah Carmona recently won the 2019 Viola Competition at

Northwestern School of Music where she competed against those working towards their masters and doctorates and was the

first freshman to ever win this prestigious competition

Itrsquos the perfect time to drop in and see what Bishop Gorman is all about Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions

at 9035799404 or jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour

Weekly Calendar and Prayers

Leo Barnard

Margaret Bryant

James Glen Woodruff

Don Westhoff

Mary Gilmore

WO1 Jonathan W Schlattner US Army Aviation (Pilot) Ft Stewart GA

Lieutenant Sarah McGuire US Navy Pilot Coronado Island California

Jeremy Obach Navy Officer - Pilot Pensacola FL

If you have a loved one in active service for our

country please email the office with their rank

name and where they are

deployed

Trish Anderson Mariana Arenas Maurci Blackmon Anne Brannan Pat Brown Gary Cool Bert Dennison Richard Dutke Genl Howard Fish Dolores Grant Alfred amp Carolyn Hebert Cheryl Jansen

Tom Kestler Paul Landers Madeline amp Richard Lewis Jim Londo Vicki Newton Peaches Owen Jane Prokesh Joel Rivera Sinead Rowland Thomas Torre Carly Walker Mary Ann Wright

Please contact Debbie Steves for our

prayer line at debsteves17gmailcom

Saturday March 16

330pm 500pm

630 pm

Confessions Mass - Michael Garrett RIP St Patricks Day Party Pub Trivia

Sunday March 17

900am

1030am 1030am 1130am 130pm 500pm

Mass - Ed amp Joy Stocks amp Family Spec Int

reqested by Marolyn Stocks SEEK (Dining Room) RCIA (Classroom upstairs) Mass - Carol Butcher RIP req by Uncle David Ministrelli Misa en Espantildeol --Pro Popolo Mass - Stella Fine Birthday req by Berry Family

Monday March 18

600pm 630pm 645pm

Mass - Roy Ryser RIP req by Marge Devereaux MENS ACTS Team Meeting Bible Study The Mass with Deacon Dennis

Tuesday March 19

730am 900am

930am 600pm

700pm

Adoration Rosary

Mass - Ann Moyles RIP Mass - Jesse amp Josephine Molina RIP

requested by Pete amp Delores Martinez Cursillos

Wednesday March 20

700am 600pm

600 pm

Mass - Bridget Ruane RIP Mass -- Margaret Helpert RIP req by Dcn amp Eileen Gottschalk Faith Formation

Thursday March 21

700am 1000am 600pm

Mass- Bridget Ruane RIP QUEST (Womens Scripture Study Group) Mass - Ernest amp Louise Castillo Spec Int

requested by Pete amp Delores Martinez

Friday March 22

700am 530pm 600pm 630pm

Mass - P Harrison RIP Stations of the Cross Mass - Alfred Eugene Prosser RIP req by Kirby amp Carol Quirk K of C Fish Fry

Saturday March 23

330pm 500pm

Confessions Mass -- Sara Terho RIP req by Terho Family

Sunday March 24

900am 1030am 1030am 1130am 130pm 500pm

600 pm

Mass - Tim amp Brooke amp Family Spec Int req by Marolyn Stocks SEEK (Dining Room) RCIA Mass - Ana Bautista RIP req by Petosa Family Mass - Pro Popolo (for the people) Mass - Amy Jackson Birthday req by Chip amp Kim Berry High School VERITAS

Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word

Sundays September - May 900 am and 1130 am Masses

Is the Holy Spirit nudging you to share your

faith Please consider becoming a volunteer

for Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word

We are still in need of

volunteers for the 1130 am

Mass

Please contact

Michelle Overmeyer

Liturgical Ministers

Saints of the Week

Monday March 18 SAINT CYRIL OF JERUSALEM BISHOP DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH ndash died in 386 great pastor and teacher ordained bishop of Jerusalem in 348 authored eighteen ldquoCatechesesrdquo and five

ldquomystagogical Catechesesrdquo devoted to the liturgy and the sacraments exiled three times by the Arians

Tuesday March 19 SAINT JOSEPH SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY -- honored on 19 March since the end of the of the 10th century declared Patron of the Universal Church in 1870 by Pope Pius IX and

Guardian of the Redeemer in 1989 by Pope John Paul II patron of workers and carpenters and of

fathers also of Austria Belgium Bohemia Canada Mexico Peru and (south) Vietnam mentioned in

Eucharistic Prayers I-IV

MARCH 1617

SATURDAY 500PM

Readers Patricia Millhouse Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Vangie Soto-Chaires Joe

Canterbury Charles amp Sue Johnson

Altar Servers Christian Norwood

SUNDAY 900am

Readers Albert Chabarria Stephen Graves

Extraordinary Ministers Pete amp Lorraine Sullivan Clyde

amp Pat Christenson Kay Peltier Ann Connor

Altar Servers Leah McDonald Andy Graves Collin amp

Aiden Scarborough

SUNDAY 1130am

Readers Darrell Sundstrom Rose Brown

Extraordinary Ministers Theresa Kennerly Lisa

Propper Emily Sundstrom Keylene Mongeau Wanda

Taylor Marge Devereaux

Altar Servers Michael Lowe Jade Nunn

SUNDAY 130pm

Readers Fabrizio amp Sonia Olague

Extraordinary Ministers

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 500pm

Readers Horacio Chivacuan

Extraordinary Ministers Katie Ogrodnik Claudia

Chivacuan

Altar Servers Christian Norwood

MARCH 2324

SATURDAY 500PM

Readers Patricia Millhouse Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Tim Newton Bob Lundeen

Connie amp Betty Chandler

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 900am

Readers Michelle Overmeyer Carolina Guzetta

Extraordinary Ministers Randi Starr Kay Peltier Laura amp

Albert Chabarria Charles amp Sue Johnson

Altar Servers Christian Norwood Luca Guzzetta Rhiana

Pleasant

SUNDAY 1130am

Readers Dan Noyes Natalie Bryant

Extraordinary Ministers Emily Sundstrom Shelle

Kincaid Glen amp Cammie Cowart Wanda Taylor

Theresa Kennerly

Altar Servers Alyssa Bryant Jackson Speaker Hayes

Cowart

SUNDAY 130pm

Readers

Extraordinary Ministers

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 500pm

Readers Julliee Denman Horacio Chivacuan

Extraordinary Ministers Billy Denman Beth Filla

Altar Servers Brady amp Kelsey Filla

Join us in prayer

This weekend we celebrate the Rite of Election and Presentation to the Bishop

which marks the beginning of the period of final preparation for those receiving

the Sacraments of Baptism Confirmation and Holy Communion during Holy

Saturday Mass After the election we will surround those to be Baptized with

prayer so together the entire Church will accompany and lead them to

encounter Christ

Anthony Foto Holden Cambra July Sonko

Shelby Casper Tyler Basinger

Faith Formation

March 20 - This Wednesday Classes K-5 resume ) No Middle School March 20 Next Parent Sacramental Preparation Session for ConfirmationHoly Communion

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (During Wednesday night Faith Formation)

Wednesday March 20 - 2nd Grade Wednesday March 27 - 3rd Grade Wednesday April 3 - 4th and 5th Grade

Parents please plan to attend if this is your childrsquos first time going to confession All children that have been Baptized

will be given the opportunity to go

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTS CONTACT

MARY SUE JAGERS 9038947647

marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

ATTENTION

Any YOUTH in grades 6-12

desiring to receive Sacraments

NEXT Sacramental Prep SESSION

Tuesday March 19th

600 ndash 800pm Student AND Parent (or Sponsor)

must attend

Questions Contact

Mary Sue Jagers in the Office

Look for our

1 to 100 Fundraiser Board Beginning next weekend

All money raised will help send our youth to serve in New Braunfels on a mission trip

By participating you will be entered into a drawing for a

$500 gift card to Susan Robinson Jewelry

Forms of payment accepted include

cash check and most major credit cards

YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT

MICHELLE OVERMEYER 9038947647

michelleovermeyerstmarymagdaleneflintorg

PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES

From July 7-July 13

Thirteen parishioners (studentsadults)

will be going to New Braunfels

with Catholic Heart Work Camp

LENTEN REFLECTIONS FOR YOUTH are posted on our parish website

httpsstmarymagdaleneflintorg

under the ldquoYouth Ministryrdquo tab

Mark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar

Sunday

324

6pm ndash 8pm High School

Wednesday

327

6pm - 730pm

Middle School

Faith Formation

RCIA Whether yoursquore looking to take the next step towards becoming Catholic or you just want to ask more questions about the Catholic faith our RCIA program is the place for you

We meet on Sunday mornings at 1015 am in a comfortable setting on the sec-ond floor If you want to know more feel free to Contact Us

Cursillo de Cristiandad Abril 25-28 Para mas informacioacuten comuniquese con Humberto Vences al 903-258-4255

If you would like to be a better husband father and

Catholic you might want to consider attending an ACTS

Retreat This special weekend is a powerful personal con-

version experience which brings us to a better under-

standing of Godrsquos love and plan for our life The retreat

begins on Thursday night March 28th through Sunday

morning March 31st

Register online or you can find a form in Peaches Hall

Womens Bible Study Meets every

Thursday from 10 am to 1130 am

This is a wonderful group of ladies that

share their faith in fellowship and

prayer Every woman is invited

Deacon Dennis is leading a 6 week

bible study during Lent It will begin

Monday March 11th

645pm to 8pm

For information please

contact Deacon Dennis at

903-969-0864 or

dennisgkinglivecom

These are different Lenten Studies available online at Formedorg

Use your parish Code to register W93V8R

Please Pray for our children preparing to receive the

Sacraments of

Reconciliation Confirmation and

First Holy Communion

LEARN MORE AT HAPPYACTSORG

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

DID YOU KNOW

St Gregory is Tylerrsquos oldest private Christian elementary school providing an exemplary education grounded in the teachings

of the Catholic Church for nearly 75 years

St Gregory is the only school in East Texas that has been recognized three times as a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon

School of Excellence a distinction earned by scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation on national standardized tests St Gregory has implemented the Disciple of Christ ndash Education in Virtue program that is structured on the teachings of St

Thomas Aquinus Each month the faculty and students focus on a new virtue and in the classrooms on the playground

and at home it is clear that our students take what they have learned and apply it to everyday life

We would love for your family to join the St Gregory family Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions at 9035799404 or

jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour and come see St Gregory today

ST GREGORY CRAWFISH BOIL

St Gregory is excited to announce its first Annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser set for April 6th from 4-7 pm We invite you to join us

as we celebrate faith family and fellowship with food Funds raised at this event will be used to enrich St Gregoryrsquos programs in

Math Technology and Computer Science as well as make improvements to our campus

DID YOU KNOW

The Class of 2018 was offered over $7 million dollars in college scholarships spread out over 75 of the class

The Class of 2019 has already garnered acceptances to the United States Military Academy at West Point UT Austin Plan II

Honors Program Boston College Purdue University Pepperdine University St Johns University and Trinity University-

Dublin among many other fine university programs

Over 30 of our students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program since 2004

We recently held the 30th consecutive NCAA athletic signing for Bishop Gorman with 200 student athletes having signed to

play at the collegiate level during that time Over 90 of our students participate in at least one sport

Our fine arts programs are unparalleled as evidenced by the many awards received by our talented students in drama orchestra

band choir and visual arts Bishop Gorman alumnus Johannah Carmona recently won the 2019 Viola Competition at

Northwestern School of Music where she competed against those working towards their masters and doctorates and was the

first freshman to ever win this prestigious competition

Itrsquos the perfect time to drop in and see what Bishop Gorman is all about Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions

at 9035799404 or jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour

Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word

Sundays September - May 900 am and 1130 am Masses

Is the Holy Spirit nudging you to share your

faith Please consider becoming a volunteer

for Childrenrsquos Liturgy of the Word

We are still in need of

volunteers for the 1130 am

Mass

Please contact

Michelle Overmeyer

Liturgical Ministers

Saints of the Week

Monday March 18 SAINT CYRIL OF JERUSALEM BISHOP DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH ndash died in 386 great pastor and teacher ordained bishop of Jerusalem in 348 authored eighteen ldquoCatechesesrdquo and five

ldquomystagogical Catechesesrdquo devoted to the liturgy and the sacraments exiled three times by the Arians

Tuesday March 19 SAINT JOSEPH SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY -- honored on 19 March since the end of the of the 10th century declared Patron of the Universal Church in 1870 by Pope Pius IX and

Guardian of the Redeemer in 1989 by Pope John Paul II patron of workers and carpenters and of

fathers also of Austria Belgium Bohemia Canada Mexico Peru and (south) Vietnam mentioned in

Eucharistic Prayers I-IV

MARCH 1617

SATURDAY 500PM

Readers Patricia Millhouse Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Vangie Soto-Chaires Joe

Canterbury Charles amp Sue Johnson

Altar Servers Christian Norwood

SUNDAY 900am

Readers Albert Chabarria Stephen Graves

Extraordinary Ministers Pete amp Lorraine Sullivan Clyde

amp Pat Christenson Kay Peltier Ann Connor

Altar Servers Leah McDonald Andy Graves Collin amp

Aiden Scarborough

SUNDAY 1130am

Readers Darrell Sundstrom Rose Brown

Extraordinary Ministers Theresa Kennerly Lisa

Propper Emily Sundstrom Keylene Mongeau Wanda

Taylor Marge Devereaux

Altar Servers Michael Lowe Jade Nunn

SUNDAY 130pm

Readers Fabrizio amp Sonia Olague

Extraordinary Ministers

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 500pm

Readers Horacio Chivacuan

Extraordinary Ministers Katie Ogrodnik Claudia

Chivacuan

Altar Servers Christian Norwood

MARCH 2324

SATURDAY 500PM

Readers Patricia Millhouse Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Tim Newton Bob Lundeen

Connie amp Betty Chandler

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 900am

Readers Michelle Overmeyer Carolina Guzetta

Extraordinary Ministers Randi Starr Kay Peltier Laura amp

Albert Chabarria Charles amp Sue Johnson

Altar Servers Christian Norwood Luca Guzzetta Rhiana

Pleasant

SUNDAY 1130am

Readers Dan Noyes Natalie Bryant

Extraordinary Ministers Emily Sundstrom Shelle

Kincaid Glen amp Cammie Cowart Wanda Taylor

Theresa Kennerly

Altar Servers Alyssa Bryant Jackson Speaker Hayes

Cowart

SUNDAY 130pm

Readers

Extraordinary Ministers

Altar Servers

SUNDAY 500pm

Readers Julliee Denman Horacio Chivacuan

Extraordinary Ministers Billy Denman Beth Filla

Altar Servers Brady amp Kelsey Filla

Join us in prayer

This weekend we celebrate the Rite of Election and Presentation to the Bishop

which marks the beginning of the period of final preparation for those receiving

the Sacraments of Baptism Confirmation and Holy Communion during Holy

Saturday Mass After the election we will surround those to be Baptized with

prayer so together the entire Church will accompany and lead them to

encounter Christ

Anthony Foto Holden Cambra July Sonko

Shelby Casper Tyler Basinger

Faith Formation

March 20 - This Wednesday Classes K-5 resume ) No Middle School March 20 Next Parent Sacramental Preparation Session for ConfirmationHoly Communion

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (During Wednesday night Faith Formation)

Wednesday March 20 - 2nd Grade Wednesday March 27 - 3rd Grade Wednesday April 3 - 4th and 5th Grade

Parents please plan to attend if this is your childrsquos first time going to confession All children that have been Baptized

will be given the opportunity to go

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTS CONTACT

MARY SUE JAGERS 9038947647

marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

ATTENTION

Any YOUTH in grades 6-12

desiring to receive Sacraments

NEXT Sacramental Prep SESSION

Tuesday March 19th

600 ndash 800pm Student AND Parent (or Sponsor)

must attend

Questions Contact

Mary Sue Jagers in the Office

Look for our

1 to 100 Fundraiser Board Beginning next weekend

All money raised will help send our youth to serve in New Braunfels on a mission trip

By participating you will be entered into a drawing for a

$500 gift card to Susan Robinson Jewelry

Forms of payment accepted include

cash check and most major credit cards

YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT

MICHELLE OVERMEYER 9038947647

michelleovermeyerstmarymagdaleneflintorg

PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES

From July 7-July 13

Thirteen parishioners (studentsadults)

will be going to New Braunfels

with Catholic Heart Work Camp

LENTEN REFLECTIONS FOR YOUTH are posted on our parish website

httpsstmarymagdaleneflintorg

under the ldquoYouth Ministryrdquo tab

Mark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar

Sunday

324

6pm ndash 8pm High School

Wednesday

327

6pm - 730pm

Middle School

Faith Formation

RCIA Whether yoursquore looking to take the next step towards becoming Catholic or you just want to ask more questions about the Catholic faith our RCIA program is the place for you

We meet on Sunday mornings at 1015 am in a comfortable setting on the sec-ond floor If you want to know more feel free to Contact Us

Cursillo de Cristiandad Abril 25-28 Para mas informacioacuten comuniquese con Humberto Vences al 903-258-4255

If you would like to be a better husband father and

Catholic you might want to consider attending an ACTS

Retreat This special weekend is a powerful personal con-

version experience which brings us to a better under-

standing of Godrsquos love and plan for our life The retreat

begins on Thursday night March 28th through Sunday

morning March 31st

Register online or you can find a form in Peaches Hall

Womens Bible Study Meets every

Thursday from 10 am to 1130 am

This is a wonderful group of ladies that

share their faith in fellowship and

prayer Every woman is invited

Deacon Dennis is leading a 6 week

bible study during Lent It will begin

Monday March 11th

645pm to 8pm

For information please

contact Deacon Dennis at

903-969-0864 or

dennisgkinglivecom

These are different Lenten Studies available online at Formedorg

Use your parish Code to register W93V8R

Please Pray for our children preparing to receive the

Sacraments of

Reconciliation Confirmation and

First Holy Communion

LEARN MORE AT HAPPYACTSORG

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

DID YOU KNOW

St Gregory is Tylerrsquos oldest private Christian elementary school providing an exemplary education grounded in the teachings

of the Catholic Church for nearly 75 years

St Gregory is the only school in East Texas that has been recognized three times as a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon

School of Excellence a distinction earned by scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation on national standardized tests St Gregory has implemented the Disciple of Christ ndash Education in Virtue program that is structured on the teachings of St

Thomas Aquinus Each month the faculty and students focus on a new virtue and in the classrooms on the playground

and at home it is clear that our students take what they have learned and apply it to everyday life

We would love for your family to join the St Gregory family Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions at 9035799404 or

jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour and come see St Gregory today

ST GREGORY CRAWFISH BOIL

St Gregory is excited to announce its first Annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser set for April 6th from 4-7 pm We invite you to join us

as we celebrate faith family and fellowship with food Funds raised at this event will be used to enrich St Gregoryrsquos programs in

Math Technology and Computer Science as well as make improvements to our campus

DID YOU KNOW

The Class of 2018 was offered over $7 million dollars in college scholarships spread out over 75 of the class

The Class of 2019 has already garnered acceptances to the United States Military Academy at West Point UT Austin Plan II

Honors Program Boston College Purdue University Pepperdine University St Johns University and Trinity University-

Dublin among many other fine university programs

Over 30 of our students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program since 2004

We recently held the 30th consecutive NCAA athletic signing for Bishop Gorman with 200 student athletes having signed to

play at the collegiate level during that time Over 90 of our students participate in at least one sport

Our fine arts programs are unparalleled as evidenced by the many awards received by our talented students in drama orchestra

band choir and visual arts Bishop Gorman alumnus Johannah Carmona recently won the 2019 Viola Competition at

Northwestern School of Music where she competed against those working towards their masters and doctorates and was the

first freshman to ever win this prestigious competition

Itrsquos the perfect time to drop in and see what Bishop Gorman is all about Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions

at 9035799404 or jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour

Faith Formation

March 20 - This Wednesday Classes K-5 resume ) No Middle School March 20 Next Parent Sacramental Preparation Session for ConfirmationHoly Communion

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (During Wednesday night Faith Formation)

Wednesday March 20 - 2nd Grade Wednesday March 27 - 3rd Grade Wednesday April 3 - 4th and 5th Grade

Parents please plan to attend if this is your childrsquos first time going to confession All children that have been Baptized

will be given the opportunity to go

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTS CONTACT

MARY SUE JAGERS 9038947647

marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

ATTENTION

Any YOUTH in grades 6-12

desiring to receive Sacraments

NEXT Sacramental Prep SESSION

Tuesday March 19th

600 ndash 800pm Student AND Parent (or Sponsor)

must attend

Questions Contact

Mary Sue Jagers in the Office

Look for our

1 to 100 Fundraiser Board Beginning next weekend

All money raised will help send our youth to serve in New Braunfels on a mission trip

By participating you will be entered into a drawing for a

$500 gift card to Susan Robinson Jewelry

Forms of payment accepted include

cash check and most major credit cards

YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT

MICHELLE OVERMEYER 9038947647

michelleovermeyerstmarymagdaleneflintorg

PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES

From July 7-July 13

Thirteen parishioners (studentsadults)

will be going to New Braunfels

with Catholic Heart Work Camp

LENTEN REFLECTIONS FOR YOUTH are posted on our parish website

httpsstmarymagdaleneflintorg

under the ldquoYouth Ministryrdquo tab

Mark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar

Sunday

324

6pm ndash 8pm High School

Wednesday

327

6pm - 730pm

Middle School

Faith Formation

RCIA Whether yoursquore looking to take the next step towards becoming Catholic or you just want to ask more questions about the Catholic faith our RCIA program is the place for you

We meet on Sunday mornings at 1015 am in a comfortable setting on the sec-ond floor If you want to know more feel free to Contact Us

Cursillo de Cristiandad Abril 25-28 Para mas informacioacuten comuniquese con Humberto Vences al 903-258-4255

If you would like to be a better husband father and

Catholic you might want to consider attending an ACTS

Retreat This special weekend is a powerful personal con-

version experience which brings us to a better under-

standing of Godrsquos love and plan for our life The retreat

begins on Thursday night March 28th through Sunday

morning March 31st

Register online or you can find a form in Peaches Hall

Womens Bible Study Meets every

Thursday from 10 am to 1130 am

This is a wonderful group of ladies that

share their faith in fellowship and

prayer Every woman is invited

Deacon Dennis is leading a 6 week

bible study during Lent It will begin

Monday March 11th

645pm to 8pm

For information please

contact Deacon Dennis at

903-969-0864 or

dennisgkinglivecom

These are different Lenten Studies available online at Formedorg

Use your parish Code to register W93V8R

Please Pray for our children preparing to receive the

Sacraments of

Reconciliation Confirmation and

First Holy Communion

LEARN MORE AT HAPPYACTSORG

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

DID YOU KNOW

St Gregory is Tylerrsquos oldest private Christian elementary school providing an exemplary education grounded in the teachings

of the Catholic Church for nearly 75 years

St Gregory is the only school in East Texas that has been recognized three times as a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon

School of Excellence a distinction earned by scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation on national standardized tests St Gregory has implemented the Disciple of Christ ndash Education in Virtue program that is structured on the teachings of St

Thomas Aquinus Each month the faculty and students focus on a new virtue and in the classrooms on the playground

and at home it is clear that our students take what they have learned and apply it to everyday life

We would love for your family to join the St Gregory family Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions at 9035799404 or

jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour and come see St Gregory today

ST GREGORY CRAWFISH BOIL

St Gregory is excited to announce its first Annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser set for April 6th from 4-7 pm We invite you to join us

as we celebrate faith family and fellowship with food Funds raised at this event will be used to enrich St Gregoryrsquos programs in

Math Technology and Computer Science as well as make improvements to our campus

DID YOU KNOW

The Class of 2018 was offered over $7 million dollars in college scholarships spread out over 75 of the class

The Class of 2019 has already garnered acceptances to the United States Military Academy at West Point UT Austin Plan II

Honors Program Boston College Purdue University Pepperdine University St Johns University and Trinity University-

Dublin among many other fine university programs

Over 30 of our students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program since 2004

We recently held the 30th consecutive NCAA athletic signing for Bishop Gorman with 200 student athletes having signed to

play at the collegiate level during that time Over 90 of our students participate in at least one sport

Our fine arts programs are unparalleled as evidenced by the many awards received by our talented students in drama orchestra

band choir and visual arts Bishop Gorman alumnus Johannah Carmona recently won the 2019 Viola Competition at

Northwestern School of Music where she competed against those working towards their masters and doctorates and was the

first freshman to ever win this prestigious competition

Itrsquos the perfect time to drop in and see what Bishop Gorman is all about Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions

at 9035799404 or jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour

Faith Formation

RCIA Whether yoursquore looking to take the next step towards becoming Catholic or you just want to ask more questions about the Catholic faith our RCIA program is the place for you

We meet on Sunday mornings at 1015 am in a comfortable setting on the sec-ond floor If you want to know more feel free to Contact Us

Cursillo de Cristiandad Abril 25-28 Para mas informacioacuten comuniquese con Humberto Vences al 903-258-4255

If you would like to be a better husband father and

Catholic you might want to consider attending an ACTS

Retreat This special weekend is a powerful personal con-

version experience which brings us to a better under-

standing of Godrsquos love and plan for our life The retreat

begins on Thursday night March 28th through Sunday

morning March 31st

Register online or you can find a form in Peaches Hall

Womens Bible Study Meets every

Thursday from 10 am to 1130 am

This is a wonderful group of ladies that

share their faith in fellowship and

prayer Every woman is invited

Deacon Dennis is leading a 6 week

bible study during Lent It will begin

Monday March 11th

645pm to 8pm

For information please

contact Deacon Dennis at

903-969-0864 or

dennisgkinglivecom

These are different Lenten Studies available online at Formedorg

Use your parish Code to register W93V8R

Please Pray for our children preparing to receive the

Sacraments of

Reconciliation Confirmation and

First Holy Communion

LEARN MORE AT HAPPYACTSORG

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

DID YOU KNOW

St Gregory is Tylerrsquos oldest private Christian elementary school providing an exemplary education grounded in the teachings

of the Catholic Church for nearly 75 years

St Gregory is the only school in East Texas that has been recognized three times as a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon

School of Excellence a distinction earned by scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation on national standardized tests St Gregory has implemented the Disciple of Christ ndash Education in Virtue program that is structured on the teachings of St

Thomas Aquinus Each month the faculty and students focus on a new virtue and in the classrooms on the playground

and at home it is clear that our students take what they have learned and apply it to everyday life

We would love for your family to join the St Gregory family Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions at 9035799404 or

jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour and come see St Gregory today

ST GREGORY CRAWFISH BOIL

St Gregory is excited to announce its first Annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser set for April 6th from 4-7 pm We invite you to join us

as we celebrate faith family and fellowship with food Funds raised at this event will be used to enrich St Gregoryrsquos programs in

Math Technology and Computer Science as well as make improvements to our campus

DID YOU KNOW

The Class of 2018 was offered over $7 million dollars in college scholarships spread out over 75 of the class

The Class of 2019 has already garnered acceptances to the United States Military Academy at West Point UT Austin Plan II

Honors Program Boston College Purdue University Pepperdine University St Johns University and Trinity University-

Dublin among many other fine university programs

Over 30 of our students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program since 2004

We recently held the 30th consecutive NCAA athletic signing for Bishop Gorman with 200 student athletes having signed to

play at the collegiate level during that time Over 90 of our students participate in at least one sport

Our fine arts programs are unparalleled as evidenced by the many awards received by our talented students in drama orchestra

band choir and visual arts Bishop Gorman alumnus Johannah Carmona recently won the 2019 Viola Competition at

Northwestern School of Music where she competed against those working towards their masters and doctorates and was the

first freshman to ever win this prestigious competition

Itrsquos the perfect time to drop in and see what Bishop Gorman is all about Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions

at 9035799404 or jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour

LEARN MORE AT HAPPYACTSORG

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

DID YOU KNOW

St Gregory is Tylerrsquos oldest private Christian elementary school providing an exemplary education grounded in the teachings

of the Catholic Church for nearly 75 years

St Gregory is the only school in East Texas that has been recognized three times as a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon

School of Excellence a distinction earned by scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation on national standardized tests St Gregory has implemented the Disciple of Christ ndash Education in Virtue program that is structured on the teachings of St

Thomas Aquinus Each month the faculty and students focus on a new virtue and in the classrooms on the playground

and at home it is clear that our students take what they have learned and apply it to everyday life

We would love for your family to join the St Gregory family Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions at 9035799404 or

jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour and come see St Gregory today

ST GREGORY CRAWFISH BOIL

St Gregory is excited to announce its first Annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser set for April 6th from 4-7 pm We invite you to join us

as we celebrate faith family and fellowship with food Funds raised at this event will be used to enrich St Gregoryrsquos programs in

Math Technology and Computer Science as well as make improvements to our campus

DID YOU KNOW

The Class of 2018 was offered over $7 million dollars in college scholarships spread out over 75 of the class

The Class of 2019 has already garnered acceptances to the United States Military Academy at West Point UT Austin Plan II

Honors Program Boston College Purdue University Pepperdine University St Johns University and Trinity University-

Dublin among many other fine university programs

Over 30 of our students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program since 2004

We recently held the 30th consecutive NCAA athletic signing for Bishop Gorman with 200 student athletes having signed to

play at the collegiate level during that time Over 90 of our students participate in at least one sport

Our fine arts programs are unparalleled as evidenced by the many awards received by our talented students in drama orchestra

band choir and visual arts Bishop Gorman alumnus Johannah Carmona recently won the 2019 Viola Competition at

Northwestern School of Music where she competed against those working towards their masters and doctorates and was the

first freshman to ever win this prestigious competition

Itrsquos the perfect time to drop in and see what Bishop Gorman is all about Please contact Jill Coan Director of Admissions

at 9035799404 or jcoanstgregoryinfo to set up a tour

Did you know that you can consider a legacy gift to St Mary Magdalene in your estate planning For additional information please contact Rose Brown Thank you for your consideration

Weekly Gifts

Weekend Collection Collection totals for the weekend of March 9 amp 10 = $1154361

Candles

The 7-Day Candle for the week of March 16 through March 22 is donated by Marge Devereaux in memory of her father Roy Ryser The Altar Candles for the weekend are donated by Susette amp Scott Slaughter in memory of Lloyd amp Evelyn Cormier

The Senior Lunch Bunch will

attend noon Mass at Saints Peter and

Paul Chapel on Wednesday March 20

2019 After Mass we will have lunch at

Bernardrsquos 212 Grande Blvd 106

All seniors are most welcome

If you have any questions

call Doris Modlin at 903-561-2501

The ldquoBunco Babesrdquo is a group

of 12 ladies from the SMM Belles that

play Bunco the 2nd Monday of the

month 700 pm in Peaches

Hall We are looking to update our

substitute list If you are interested in

occasionally being called as a sub

please call or text Juliee Denman

at 903-372-5469 with your name and

phone number

If you are already on our sub list

please let us know whether you want

to remain on the list You do not

need to know how to play

St Mary Magdalene Rosary Society

Please join us in prayer Saturday March 23rd at noon in one of the classrooms upstairs for a special Rosary

for Marriage

Traditional marriage and the family are under severe attack in our modern society Lets pray

the Rosary and ask Our Lady for her help All are welcome Please contact Susan Mills at (903)

780-2935 or mills_susansbcglobalnet for more information

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Mike amp Carla

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Catholic Charities is collecting

small NEW stuffed animals to distribute for Easter through our parish pantries and outreach programs Items may be delivered to our offices at 202 W Front Street behind the Cathedral

Thank you for your generosity

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