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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. Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P. Deacon: Nick Caruso 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 wed- ding 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.) 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.
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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.

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

Deacon: Nick Caruso

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 wed-ding 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.)

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.

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Weekly Message

Word of Life

“Life is a gift from God and so is his mercy. May we cherish and promote both!”

-Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2016-2017 Respect Life Program P. 2

Today’s gospel from St. John gives us a

unique and fascinating story of Jesus and

the Samaritan woman at the well. This

woman’s history reminds us of our own

frailties; her finding of faith and a new life

encourages us. Hunger and thirst are such

elemental experiences that they come

immediately to mind, as we try to express

the restless quest that shapes every human

life. Fasting during Lent puts us in touch

with people who are hungry and thirsty for basic food and drink

in our world. However, the thirst that is expressed in this gospel

is beyond physical thirst. It appears that life's searching has led

the Samaritan woman to making serious mistakes, we could

relate to her from whom Jesus asks a drink. Jesus is thirsty; but

what he seeks before all else is that this woman and those like

her find true peace. In their memorable exchange he responds to

the woman's searching. As she comes to recognize that she has

found what her heart has been seeking, she 'puts down her water

jar', and runs off to share the good news with the villagers she

has been avoiding by coming to the well at midday when there

are few people around.

This narrative has been written for a community that has

meditated deeply upon basic themes of Christian faith – themes

as relevant for us today as they were when the gospel was

written. The Savior is progressively presented as the one in

whom humanity's long and troubled search will find what it has

been looking for. He is 'greater than Jacob', the ancestor of

Israel; he is not only 'a prophet', He is 'the Christ' of Israel's

hopes. In fact – as in many texts of John's gospel – He intimates

a claim to the divine name itself, 'I AM HE'. His coming

inaugurates a new order, 'worship of the Father in Spirit and

truth' – something far beyond what has been known to Jews and

Samaritans. Jesus brings 'living waters, welling up to eternal

life'. This is a reminder of the waters of baptism which wells up

to eternal life within us.

Today at 11 am Mass and for the next two Sunday’s, we will be

celebrating the Scrutinies for the Catechumens who will be

receiving the sacraments of initiation at Easter. The Scrutinies

are intended to purify the catechumens’ minds, and hearts, to

strengthen them against temptation, to purify their intentions,

and to make firm their decision, so that they may remain more

closely united with Christ and make progress in their efforts to

love God more deeply. The Scrutinies teaches the catechumens

gradually about the mystery of sin, from which the whole world

and each person desires to be redeemed, and thus be saved from

its present and future effects. It also helps to fill the minds of the

catechumens with the meaning of Christ the Redeemer. The

Samaritan woman’s understanding of Jesus was a gradual

process. She had her questions and doubts, but finally realized

Jesus as the Messiah. Our catechumens too have been searching,

asking questions, and gradually getting the knowledge and

understanding that Jesus is the messiah and salvation comes

from Him.

We welcome Fr. Bob Weiss to our par ish this weekend as he

conducts our Lenten mission from Monday to Wednesday from

6:45 pm to 8 pm each night. I have asked that no other parish

activity be held during these evenings so that every parishioner

will be able to participate in the mission. As I mentioned last

week, Fr. Bob will be focusing on the greatness of God, the

biblical teaching on sin and God’s forgiveness, and the exciting

experience of the presence of Jesus in our midst. Every evening

of this mission, we will have praise and worship songs at

6:45 pm by the Second Power Band before the mission talk at

7 pm. After each mission, Fr. Bob will be available for

confessions. He will also be preaching at our daily Masses from

Monday to Thursday during the mission. Come join us in

praising God and hear him challenge us again to step forward in

faith. Our parish and St. Martha will be holding the Lenten

penance service with individual confessions here at St. Mary

Magdalene on Thursday, March 23rd from 6:30 pm. Many

priests have been invited to help us with confessions so make

use of this opportunity to prepare for the Easter festivals.

Feasibility Study & Capital Campaign: As St. Mary

Magdalene continues to grow as a Catholic community here in

Humble, it is important that we continue to evaluate the needs

of our parish. You will recall that we conducted a survey two

years ago with the help of HBL Architect which helped

determine the needs of our community. With that in mind, we

are moving forward with a Feasibility Study to examine the

possibility of conducting a capital campaign to add to the

church and build a new multi-purpose building. Such an effort

requires thoughtful planning to ensure success. The Finance

Council has recommended that we hire Guidance in Giving, a

professional Catholic development organization, to assist us

with the Feasibility Study through personal interviews and

surveys. We have already begun our relationship with them.

You will soon get a letter in the mail inviting you to participate

in the interview or the survey. I ask that you help us with your

valued opinions which will assist us to continue with the vision

that this church was founded on. Together, we can make

well-informed decisions about the future of

St. Mary Magdalene. Please note that a capital campaign would

not begin until after the results of the Feasibility Study have

been presented to the parish and we are confident in our ability

to move forward. Thank you in advance for your counsel as we

plan for our future here at St. Mary Magdalene. Please keep our

endeavors in your prayers and thank you so much for your

support. Have a blessed week and Lenten season!

- Fr. Felix ([email protected])

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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 Ericka Gonzalez (Esp.) - (281) 731-6050

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 John Garza, Grand Knight - (832) 875-1377

KC 4th Degree Assembly 2517 Faithful Navigator Monty Edloe - (832) 452-5760 Columbian Squires Chief Counselor Tom Andrews - 713-376-2044 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951

MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Julio & Cristina Romero - (832) 488-3367

FORMATION DEPARTMENT

ADULT FORMATION, ADULT CONFIRMATION, BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) (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 Marvin Corbitt - (281) 852-3111 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343 ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]) PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508 LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA Dottie Gauthier - (337) 344-2461 HOME AGAIN MINISTRY (FURNITURE BANK/ HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611 Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112 Tammy Broussard - (281) 852-5114 SERENITY SENIORS MINISTRY Paulette Meeks - (281) 446-3122

OTHERS NURSERY Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211 FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072 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 are counted as a parishioner. Please stop by the Welcome Ministry table in the

narthex to register. You can also come by the church office during the week to register.

WELCOME

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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

Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life and Social Concerns

Derek Swanson, Receptionist

Faith Formation Michael Smith, Pastoral Associate for Formation

Carissa Moses, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Brenda Contreras, Faith Formation Secretary

Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry

Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of Elementary Formation

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 Admissions Tom Walsh, Athletic Director Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program Carol Poston, Director of Development Angele Kukla, Special Events Coordinator Laura Valladares, Counselor Christy Keeling, Academic Coach Laura Rocha, Administrative Assistant Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper Donna Mohrman, Nurse

BULLETIN DEADLINES ISSUE DUE BY

Issue March 26 - due by March 16 Issue April 2 - due by March 24 Issue April 9 - due by March 29

E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to [email protected]

Stewardship Offering Offertory for March 12, 2017 - $22,665.70

Online Giving – $17,336.00 Total - $40,001.00

Second Collection - (Debt Reduction) $8508.54

DSF Parish Contributions as of

March 12, 2017

2017 DSF Goal — $165,00.00 Not Available at this Time.

NURSERY STAFF

Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant

Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant

Alexis Mendoza, Nursery Attendant

Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant

Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant

Thank you for using Online Giving! If you have not yet

signed up for Online Giving, please consider this option. This is a perfect tool for anyone who shops online! Visit our

parish website at www.st-mm.com and select “Online Giving.”

You can also download the Online Giving app by going to

the App Store, Google Play, or OLGapp.com and registering with our church ID of 1814.

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Second Collection for March 19, 2017

Social Concerns

This weekend’s second collection is for St. Mary

Magdalene Social Services. Your generous donations

help those in need of food, clothing, and other

assistance in the Humble area. Please indicate

Social Services on your check if you do not

have an envelope.

Thank you for your generosity!

ALTAR SERVERS NEED NEW VESTMENTS

Most of the vestments of our Altar Servers and Masters of

Ceremonies are old and need replacement. Father Felix will

like to purchase new albs, cassocks, surplices, and cinctures

of all liturgical colors for our Altar Servers. It will cost

approximately $6,000 to purchase the quantities and sizes

needed. Please consider a donation towards the new

vestments today so that we can replace them by Easter 2017.

Make checks payable to St. Mary Magdalene Church.

Write “Altar Servers Vestments”,

in the memo line of your check.

May God bless your generosity.

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Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday Mar. 18 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Ramon Martina Renato † & Restituto Du †

Bobby L. McMillian † Bobby L. McMillian † Comunidad de St. Maria Magdalena

Sunday Mar.19 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

People of St. MM Jack Thompson † Colleen Randazzo † Russ Freeland † Maria Blanca Gutierrez † Steven Tovar † People of ST. MM

Monday Mar.20 8:30 am

Michelle Davitt † Susie Robles †

Tuesday Mar.21 8:30 am 7:00 pm

Maria Concepcion Klahn †

Wednesday Mar. 22 8:30 am

Martha Jimenez † Dr. Mario Espiritu †

Thursday Mar. 23 8:30 am

Barbara Newman (SPI)

Friday Mar. 24 8:30 am

Priests of St. MM Staff of St. MM

Saturday Mar. 25 8:30 am 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

David W. Mantey (SPI) Catherine B. Fontenette †

Sunday Mar. 26 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Enya Joana Angelis † Renato Rinosa † Paula y Maximiliano Medellín †

This Week in the Parish

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;

Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or

Lk 2:41-51a

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9;

Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;

Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17;

Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;

Lk 1:26-38

Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6;

Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

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

intention.

Sunday March 19

7:30 am - CH Mass 8:00 am - FLC KC Mexican Breakfast 9:00 am - CH Mass 11:00 am - CH Mass (Scrutinies) 12:00 pm - CP Rosary (Sp) 1:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp) 5:00 pm - CH Mass 6:30 pm - CRS HS Youth Night

Monday March 20

8:00 am - MGH Keenagers 8:30 am - CH Mass 9:30 am - SJH Hearts of Fire 6:45 pm - CH Parish Mission

Tuesday March 21

8:30 am - CH Mass 6:45 pm - CH Parish Mission

No Confessions or Mass this Evening.

Wednesday March 22

8:30 am - CH Mass 10:00 am - SJH Taller de Oración y Vida 6:45 pm - CH Parish Mission

Thursday March 23

8:30 am - CH Mass 5:30 pm - 101 Children’s Choir 6:30 pm - CH Lenten Penance Service

Friday

March 24

8:30 am - CH Mass 5:00 pm - FLC KC/Fish Fry 6:00 pm - CHRM Coro Abba Padre 6:00 pm - CH Viracrucis 7:00 pm - CP Holy Rosary (Sp) 7:00 pm - CH Stations of the Cross

Saturday March 25

8:00 am - SJH Elite Medical Imaging 8:30 am - CH Mass 9:00 am - SMH Prayer Quilt Retreat 9:00 am - MGH Prayer Quilt Retreat 9:30 am - FLC Genesis Retreat 3:30 pm - CH Confessions

5:30 pm - CH Mass 7:00 pm - CH Mass

Sunday

March 26

7:30 am - CH Mass 8:30 am - FLC ACTS Brunch 9:00 am - CH Mass 11:00 am - CH Mass (Scrutinies) 12:00 pm - CP Rosary (Sp) 1:00 pm - CH Mass (SP) 3:00 pm - SPC CCE 5:00 pm - CH Mass 6:30 pm - CRS HS Youth Night

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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.

For information/details contact:

Chris Rubio at (281) 446-8211.

Marriage Preparation Sessions: Session 1 - March 8: Theology of Marriage

Session 2 - March 15: Individual & Family Origin

Session 3 - March 29: Communication/Conflict

Resolution

Session 4 - April 5: Financial Planning in Marriage

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CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN WITH FATIMA & LOURDES

11 DAYS: SEPTEMBER 19 – 29, 2017

Visiting Fatima, Salamanca, Avila, Madrid,

Lourdes, Montserrat and Barcelona!

HOSTED BY FR. FELIX OSASONA

Pastor , St . Mary Magdalene Church

– Humble, TX

ONLY $2999 PER PERSON FROM HOUSTON (Air/land price is $2469 plus $530 gov’t taxes/

airline surcharges) Pick up a BROCHURE in the Narthex or church

office. For more info CONTACT FR. FELIX: Tel: (281) 446-8211 OR Email: [email protected]

Calling All Families!

We have 415 families signed up.

Have you made your appointment yet?

Sign-up continues on March 18th & 19th in the courtyard.,

OR YOU CAN SIGN-UP ON OUR CHURCH WEBSITE

WWW.ST-MM.COM.

Every family photographed for the directory will receive a copy of the directory and an

8x10 portrait at no cost. You will also have the oppor tunity to purchase additional

portraits at the time of your picture session. Sign-up today!

Contact Tom Kleypas for more info at: [email protected]

Use this QR Code! Takes you directly to

the sign-up page.

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Weekly Announcements

Fr. Bob Weiss was born in St Louis, MO. He joined the Passionist congregation in 1958, and was

ordained to the priesthood in 1965. Fr. Bob went on for further studies in Psychology, Theology and

Scripture in Rome. For the last 40 years, he has been giving clergy retreats and parish missions in

over 40 states and 4 Canadian provinces. He is currently stationed in Louisville, Ky.

Fr. Bob loves to speak on what God is like… His incredible greatness and inconceivable compassion. The mission will emphasize the importance of having a deep relationship with Christ. Fr. Bob will

speak about how we are called to share this love of God among our families and parish. The talks are very practical and full of Gospel joy… the whole family is invited to attend!

Theme for each evening is as follows:

* March 20 - Monday night, Fr. Bob offers a meditation on the greatness of God, Our Creator, and the

joyful excitement of His incredible love for us in Christ, who lives among us.

*March 21- Tuesday night, the subject changes to the Biblical teaching on sin which destroys the life of

love. Father not only examines the utter destructive power of sin, but also the good news of how our sin can be forgiven and how we can be made even better than we were before our sinfulness.

*March 22 - Wednesday night is dedicated to prayer; the exciting experience of the presence of Jesus in

our midst.

*March 23 - Thursday, Parish Penance Service beginning at 6:30 pm in the Church

2017 Parish Mission

“The Faith Prayed”

Beginning: Monday, March 20th - Wednesday, March 22nd 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm each night.

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KEENAGERS

ALL ADULTS AGES 60 AND UP

ARE INVITED

Fellowship — Bingo — Lunch

MONDAY — 20TH, 2017 McGivney Hall 9:30 A.M. — 1:00 P.M.

Just bring a Snack or Dessert to share Volunteers & Helpers always welcome

Barbara Walker—(281) 852-4103 [email protected]

Weekly Announcements

P. 8

Spot Light on Ministry

Divine Mercy

The Divine Mercy Ministry seeks to live and spread the

message of Jesus’ unfathomable divine mercy, limit-

less love and everlasting forgiveness. Members meet

to pray the divine mercy chaplet for the sick and the

dying, and for special intentions every

Sunday at 3 pm in the Chapel. Everyone is

welcome. We have a divine mercy cenacle, a

prayer and discussion group that meets every

Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in room 101 of the

Education Building.

For more info contact Terry Mares: 832-790-0837 or

[email protected]

NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES

A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40 and Older.

Will gather this Wednesday, March 22, at 7:00 pm at

Panera Bread 25665 off of Hwy. 59 in Kingwood.

For more information contact Elizabeth Schields at: 281-441-2552 or [email protected] ,

or subscribe to us on Flocknotes at St. Mary Magdalene’s website.

Spring Fest Craft Fair The Catholic Daughters Court of the Cross #2374 will

be hosting a Spring Fest craft fair on Sunday, May 21st

in the Family Life Center from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Booth rental is $35.00 which includes a table and 2 chairs

(checks preferred).

If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Rosa

Herrera at 281-687-5823 or email [email protected]

for a vendor application. Deadline for submitting the application

is Friday, April 29th.

Parish Blood Drive Today!

Join us in the Family Life Center from

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. When you donate, you are helping to save lives.

All blood types are needed.

Sponsored by CDA Court of

the Cross #2374.

Join the Missionary Society of St. Paul and

the Associate Missionaries of

St. Paul for

The 8th Annual Walk 4 the Missions

When: Saturday, April 22, 2017

Where: Tom Bass Park in Pavilion 4 (off Cullen)

Time: Registration begins at 8 am, walk begins at 9am.

Walk the miles to empower weak and disadvantaged

young people through education.

Registration forms can be found online at:

www.mspfathers.org. or call 713-747-1722Reg. fee is

- $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children.

Register by April 9th to get an official T-shirt!

Young at Heart, 50+ Harris County Precinct 4

Transportation Dates

Young at Heart has secured Harris County Precinct 4 buses for adventures/tours on the following dates from April – October, 2017. Please mark your calendars for these dates.

Wednesday, April 26 Thursday, June 8

Thursday, Sept. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 11

Approximately 3 – 4 weeks before each activity, travel information will appear in the parish bulletin. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment of the trip is made to St. Mary Magdalene Young at Heart. The bulletin article will include:

Description of the activity Cost of activity Bus arrival, departure, and return times Reservation instructions Contact information

If additional Harris County Precinct 4 buses become available to Young at Heart, the date and information will be added to our travel list.

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Weekly Announcements

P.9

April 29, 2017 The Overlook Event Center

In addition to the stated benefits, all underwriting & sponsorship include:

Recognition on the school’s website event page

Recognition in the Lion’s Roar, school’s newsletter

Recognition in the parish’s bulletin (4,500+ families)

Signage in the Auction program & within Silent Auction areas

Recognition on the SMMCS & Parish Facebook Page

Recognition on Video Screens and MC at the Luau Auction

TIKI BAR SPONSOR : $1,000 ( 3 of 4 available) Signage at the bar

Name & logo on cocktail napkins

Reserved seating for 4

4 raffle tickets

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR : $500 (3 available) Signage on the stage with band Reserved seating for 2 2 raffle tickets

ADVERTISING SPONSOR : $500 (1 available) Half page advertisement on back of program Logo on all event promotions Reserved seating for 2 2 raffle tickets

visit www.smmcs.org for complete form and information

*RAFFLE TICKET SPONSOR : $1000 (1 available) Company Logo on all raffle tickets (15,000+)

Reserved seating for 4

4 raffle tickets *deadline for this sponsorship is 2/24/2017 for ticket printing/distribution

WINE PULL SPONSOR : $500 (2 of 3 available) Signage at Wine Pull Table

Name & Logo on Wine Bags

Reserved seating for 2

2 raffle tickets

DESSERT SPONSOR : $500 (1 available) Signage at Dessert Table

Reserved seating for 2

2 raffle tickets

BIG KAHUNA : $5,000 Exclusive logo placement at Luau Auction Reserved Premier Table for 8 8 raffle tickets Full page advertisement in event program Logo with hyperlink on SMMCS website for 1 year

HULA : $2,500 Premium logo placement at Luau Auction Reserved Premier seating for 6 6 raffle tickets Half page advertisement in event program Logo with hyperlink on SMMCS website for 1 year

OHANA : $1,000 Premier logo placement at Luau Auction Reserved seating for 4 4 raffle tickets 1/4 Page Advertisement in event program

ALOHA : $500 Logo placement at Luau Auction Reserved seating for 2 2 raffle tickets Advertisement in event program

DECOR SPONSOR : $500 (2 available) Signage on table centerpieces and entrance to event Reserved seating for 2 2 raffle tickets

FRIENDS OF SMMCS: I am unable to sponsor the above but would like to make a donation of $________.

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

Gala & Luau Auction 2017

Underwriting & Sponsorship Opportunities

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Youth Ministry News

P. 10

“Youth Night”: All high school youth are invited to join us for our next HS event:

“Breakfast for Dinner” on

Sunday, March 19th at 6:30pm in

the Family Life Center. There

will NOT be a middle school youth event this week, due to the Parish Lenten

Reconciliation Service on Thursday, March 23.

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…

2017 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @17conteam { NEW! }

2017 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2017 High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS

2018 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2018 Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR

2016 - 2017 Sacrament Preparation (parents / students preparing for Reconciliation & Eucharist): @smmsacprep

Carissa Moses,

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

[email protected]

Youth Office: (281) 446-1241

Mike Smith, M.A.

Pastoral Associate for Formation

[email protected]

CCE Office: (281) 446-2933

2016- 2017 Formation Classes

There are NO CCE during Spring

Break and the Parish Mission… cate-

chists and students will return to class

on Sunday, March 26th at 3:00pm ;

Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00pm ; and Wednesday,

March 29th at 6:00pm. Only three more classes

left! Please make sure your child is well enough to attend classes, and - if they are sick - the student

MUST be symptom-free for a full 24 hours. We do not want to get anyone else sick! CCE Registration Dates:

We have scheduled three ( 3 ) Formation / CCE registration

events for the 2017 - 2018 program year. These are

opportunities to register for both CCE / Formation classes

and our Sacramental Preparation programs. The “early”

registration dates are Saturday, April 22nd ; Saturday, May

20th ; and Saturday, June 3rd … all events will be from

2:00pm - 5:00pm in the Family Life Center!

Sacrament Preparation: Our third Eucharist preparation session is scheduled for next

Monday, March 27th at 6:00pm… both the parent(s) and

student must attend these important classes. Eucharist

interviews will be conducted in the class this night; be sure

that Chapters 7 - 14 are completed and the students know the

various parts of the Mass well. Parents should have also

selected their First Communion Mass date; if you have not

dome so, please call the Formation Office.

2017 Confirmation CLASS: All Confirmation candidates are expected to attend the Parish

Mission this Wednesday, March

22nd at 7:00pm in the Church; please

look for the check-in table in the narthex. Praise

and worship music begins at 6:45pm.

Please turn in anything still due - baptism certificates, sponsor cards, service forms, and saint

reports on March 22. Only two absences from the

Wednesday sessions are allowed; students with excessive absences will be transferred to the 2018

Confirmation class! Please note that Confirmation sessions do not take the place of CCE classes; if

you are participating in CCE, you must come to both!

Want to receive text message reminders about the 2017 Confirmation process, please text

@CONF2017 to 81010.

The 2017 Confirmation Mass is set for

Saturday, April 1st at 5:00pm with Bishop George

Sheltz. Our rehearsal will be Friday, March 31st at

7:00pm in the Church; sponsors and candidates

must attend the rehearsal.

2018 Confirmation CLASS If you are a baptized high school student (9th, 10th, or 11th

grades) who is not currently participating in the 2017

Confirmation class, you are invited to attend the 2018

Confirmation Orientation Meeting. Parents and students

should plan to attend this important meeting, which will be

held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 8:00pm in the Church. We

will be reviewing the parish Confirmation guidelines and

calendar dates, plus we will answer any questions you may

have. Please plan to attend this meeting… there is NOT a

make-up! Want to receive text message reminders about the 2018 Confirmation process — please text @conf2018 to 81010.

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Children’s News and Adult Formation

Breaking Open the Word for Families

3rd Sunday of Lent

Reading 1: Exodus 17:3-7

Is the Lord in our midst or not? Although God led the

Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, parted the Red Sea for

them, and fed them with manna in the desert, the people

forgot the Lord’s goodness in their hardships. Let us strive

to always remember that the Lord is in our midst, standing

right in front of us, waiting to slake our thirst with water

from the Rock – Jesus Christ.

Reading 2: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

God proves His love for us in that Christ died for us.

St. Paul explains that “hope does not disappoint” – hope in

God, that is. God has poured out His love for us in His

Holy Spirit. St. Paul makes the point that God freely gives

His gifts to us sinners, who are undeserving of such

wonderful grace.

Gospel: John 4:5-42

He would have given you Living Water. Jesus meets a

Samaritan woman at a well, tells her everything about her

life, and offers her “Living Water” which will “well up to

eternal life.” He extends this Living Water to us as

well – all we have to do is ask and be ready to receive.

CCE does not meet this week. CCE will recess for the Parish Mission (Sunday, March 19 –

Wednesday, March 22). See you back the week

of March 26!

The third Eucharist lesson in Sac Prep is

coming up next Monday, March 27! Our catechists will

interview the children on lessons 7 through 14. If you have

not completed those chapters, now is a good chance to do so.

Reception of the Eucharist under both species will be

practiced. Children needing Reconciliation interviews

should contact Mike, Ginger, or Carissa at 281-446-8211.

Our faith in art: Please see The Apparition of The Virgin

in Lourdes attributed to Franz Xavier Winterhalter

(1805 – 1873). Empress Eugenie is said to have

commissioned this painting in gratitude for the miraculous

cure of her son, the prince imperial, after he drank water

from the spring and ate a blade of grass from the grotto.

Winterhalter has painted St. Bernadette Soubirous, a young

child, on her knees in the grotto in prayer and paying rapt

attention to the beautiful Virgin Mary, who here appears also

as a young child. The youthful appearance of the Virgin

corresponds very closely with Bernadette’s account, that

“aquero” – “that one”, as Bernadette referred to the Virgin –

was a “sweet little thing” – a young girl of her own age.

Mary’s arms are opened wide in a welcoming gesture, and

her veil is worn such that her hair is visible. Both of these

details are faithful to Bernadette’s account and differ from

most artists’ rendering of Our Lady. The twelve stars which

crown Mary mark her as “the Virgin of the Apocalypse”.

Interested in becoming Catholic?

Our next inquiry class begins April 18.

Please join us then or contact Ginger with

any questions you may have.

R.C.I.A.:

Attendance on at least one day of the missions counts as this week’s attendance in RCIA. Sign in sheets will be available in the Narthex.

Elect Catechumens celebrated the First Scrutiny today

(March 19) and will celebrate the Second Scrutiny on March

26. Class for Elect Catechumens (Adults & Children) on

Tuesday, March 28th at 7 pm in MGH.

Children’s Catechumenate (R.C.I.A. for

Children):

We encourage children who have passed

their reconciliation interviews to

participate in the parish penance service on

March 23 in the Church.

P. 11

Bible Study Choice

Catholicism Series by Bishop Barron or

The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn.

We pray together in 215; those choosing to watch

Catholicism go to 216; those discussing the Lamb’s

Supper remain in 215. Class resumes on March 30 with

video II or Part I, Chapters II and III of the Lamb’s

Supper.

Both programs are free of charge.

Mike Smith, M.A. Ginger Herrington

Pastoral Associate for Formation Coordinator of Elementary Formation

[email protected] [email protected]

Formation Office: (281) 446-2933

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Weekly Announcements

Employment

Opportunity!

Director of Adult Formation

St. Mary Magdalene is seeking a full-time Director of Adult Faith

Formation (DAF). The (DAF) will be tasked with the areas of Lifelong

Adult Catechesis/formation, RCIA, marriage preparation, and

annulments.

Required Education/ Experience:

3-5 years of parish ministry experience

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Ed., or a related

field - or equivalent combination of education and experience

Master’s degree is a plus

Must be an active and practicing Catholic, have a strong

theological foundation

Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication

skills; must be able to deal effectively/efficiently with fluctuating

demands, and manage volunteers

Must have experience with Windows-based computers with

Microsoft Office software.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your

resume and references with a cover letter to: Mike Smith Pastoral

Associate for Formation. [email protected]; no calls please.

Employment Opportunity! FACILITIES MANAGER

We are seeking a full-time Facilities Manager (FM) who

will be responsible for the maintenance of the parish

buildings and grounds. This position requires a team

player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication

skills, attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple

projects. The FM has a clear understanding of acceptable

business practices in relation to church teachings. The FM

has the ability to collaborate with and support the Pastor,

Business Manager, parish staff, and parishioners. Other

responsibilities include: Performs minor repairs, supervises tasks related to HVAC,

electrical, plumbing, security, environmental, and safety of

parish buildings and grounds

Supervises the custodial staff and event coordination

Supervises and negotiates cost with contractors/ vendors as

they relate to maintenance ensuring efficient facility

operations

Ensures compliance/implementation of policies as they

relate to parish facilities

Works with pastor and building committee for

improvement projects

Required Education/ Experience:

High school diploma or higher, some college preferred and

3-5 yrs. experience in a related field.

Must posses excellent leadership and managerial skills

Available and on call for emergencies

Must have experience with Windows-based computers and

Office software

Ability to lift about 40 lbs. and not be impaired to move

around

If you are interested, kindly submit resume and references

with a cover letter to :Wanda Conley, Business Manager at

[email protected].

P. 12

The Knights of Columbus will be serving

delicious fish each Friday during Lent from

5-7 P.M. in the Family Life Center. Price will

be $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children

under 10. Meals are available to take home, or

you can enjoy a delicious meal before

attending the Stations of the Cross.

Change of Mass Schedule for

April 1, 2017

There will be no 5:30 pm or 7 pm Mass On

Saturday April 1st due to the

Celebration of Confirmation that will be

taking place at 5 pm in the Church.

We thank you for your patience and ask

that you plan accordingly by attending one

of our other Masses on Sunday.

7:30 am - English

9 :00 am - English

11:00 am - English

1:00 pm - Spanish

5:00 pm - English

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PALABRA DE VIDA

“La vida es un don de Dios y también lo es su misericordia. ¡Amemos y promovamos las dos!”

-Vías de misericordia para la sanación posaborto Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB, Programa Respetemos la Vida P. 13

Mensaje del Párroco

El evangelio de hoy de San Juan nos da una

historia única y fascinante de Jesús y la mujer

samaritana en el pozo de agua. La historia de

esta mujer nos recuerda nuestras propias

debilidades; Su descubrimiento de la fe y su

inicio de una nueva vida nos anima. El hambre y

la sed son experiencias tan elementales que

vienen inmediatamente a la mente, mientras

tratamos de expresar la inquietante búsqueda

que moldea cada vida humana. El ayuno durante la Cuaresma nos

pone en contacto con personas que tienen hambre y sed de comida

y bebida básica en nuestro mundo. Sin embargo, la sed que se

expresa en este evangelio está más allá de la sed física. Parece que

la búsqueda de la vida ha llevado a la mujer samaritana a cometer

errores serios, podríamos relacionarnos con ella de quien Jesús le

pide de beber. Jesús tiene sed; Pero lo que él busca antes de todo es

que esta mujer y aquellos como ella encuentren la verdadera paz.

En su memorable conversación, Jesús responde a la búsqueda de la

mujer. A medida que viene a reconocer que ha encontrado lo que

su corazón ha estado buscando, ella 'pone su jarra de agua', y corre

a compartir las buenas noticias con los aldeanos que ha estado

evitando al venir al pozo al mediodía cuando hay pocas personas

alrededor.

Esta narración ha sido escrita para una comunidad que ha meditado

profundamente sobre temas básicos de la fe cristiana - temas tan

relevantes para nosotros hoy como lo fueron cuando el evangelio

fue escrito. El Salvador se presenta progresivamente como aquel en

quien la búsqueda larga y atribulada de la humanidad encontrará lo

que ha estado buscando. Él es "mayor que Jacob", el antepasado de

Israel; Él no es sólo "un profeta", Él es "el Cristo" de las esperanzas

de Israel. De hecho - como en muchos textos del evangelio de Juan

- él insinúa una demanda al nombre divino en sí mismo, "YO

SOY". Su venida inaugura un nuevo orden, 'adoración del Padre en

Espíritu y verdad' - algo mucho más allá de lo que han sido

conocidos por los judíos y samaritanos. Jesús trae "aguas vivas que

brotan a la vida eterna". Este es un recordatorio de las aguas del

bautismo que se alimenta de la vida eterna dentro de nosotros.

Hoy a las 11 am de la Misa y para los próximos dos domingos,

estaremos celebrando los Escrutinios para los Catecúmenos que

recibirán los sacramentos de iniciación en Pascua. Los Escrutinios

están destinados a purificar las mentes y los corazones de los

catecúmenos para fortalecerlos contra la tentación, purificar sus

intenciones y afirmar su decisión, para que puedan permanecer más

estrechamente unidos a Cristo y progresar en sus esfuerzos por

amar a Dios más profundamente. Los Escrutinios enseñan

gradualmente a los catecúmenos sobre el misterio del pecado, del

cual el mundo entero y cada persona desean ser redimidos, y así ser

salvados de sus efectos presentes y futuros. También ayuda a llenar

las mentes de los catecúmenos con el significado de Cristo

Redentor. La comprensión de Jesús por la mujer samaritana fue un

proceso gradual. Ella tenía sus preguntas y dudas, pero finalmente

se dio cuenta de que Jesús era el Mesías. Nuestros catecúmenos

también han estado buscando, haciendo preguntas y gradualmente

obteniendo el conocimiento y la comprensión de que Jesús es el

Mesías y la salvación viene de Él.

Damos la bienvenida al Padre Bob Weiss a nuestra par roquia

este fin de semana mientras conduce nuestra misión de Cuaresma

de lunes a miércoles de 6:45 pm a 8pm cada noche. He pedido que

no se realice otra actividad parroquial durante estas veladas para

que todos los feligreses puedan participar en la misión. Como

mencioné la semana pasada, el Padre Bob se centrará en la

grandeza de Dios, la enseñanza bíblica sobre el pecado y el perdón

de Dios, y la excitante experiencia de la presencia de Jesús en

medio de nosotros. Cada noche de esta misión, tendremos

canciones de alabanza y adoración a las 6:45 pm por la Segunda

Banda Poderosa antes de la charla de la misión a las 7pm. Después

de cada misión, el Padre Bob estará disponible para confesiones.

También predicará en nuestras misas diarias de lunes a jueves

durante la misión. Venga a unirse a nosotros en alabar a Dios y

escucharlo retandonos de nuevo a dar un paso adelante en la fe.

Nuestra parroquia y la Parroquia Santa Marta celebrarán el servicio

de penitencias cuaresmal con confesiones individuales aquí en

Santa María Magdalena el jueves 23 de marzo a partir de las 6:30

pm. Muchos sacerdotes han sido invitados a ayudarnos con

confesiones para aprovechar esta oportunidad para prepararnos para

las fiestas de Semana Santa.

Estudio de Factibilidad y Campaña de Capital: A medida que

Santa María Magdalena continúa creciendo como comunidad

católica aquí en Humble, es importante que sigamos evaluando las

necesidades de nuestra parroquia. Recordarán que llevamos a cabo

una encuesta hace dos años con la ayuda de HBL Architect, que

ayudó a determinar las necesidades de nuestra comunidad. Con eso

en mente, estamos avanzando con un Estudio de Factibilidad para

examinar la posibilidad de llevar a cabo una campaña de capital

para agregar a la iglesia y construir un nuevo edificio multiuso.

Este esfuerzo requiere una planificación cuidadosa para asegurar el

éxito. El Consejo de Finanzas ha recomendado que contratemos a

Guidance in Giving, una organización de desarrollo católica

profesional, para ayudarnos con el Estudio de Factibilidad a través

de entrevistas personales y encuestas. Ya hemos comenzado nuestra

relación con ellos. Pronto recibirá una carta por correo invitándolo

a participar en la entrevista o en la encuesta. Les pido que nos

ayuden con sus valiosas opiniones que nos ayudarán a continuar

con la visión en la que esta iglesia fue fundada. Juntos, podemos

tomar decisiones bien informadas sobre el futuro de Santa María

Magdalena. Tenga en cuenta que una campaña de capital no

comenzará hasta después de que los resultados del Estudio de

Factibilidad hayan sido presentados a la parroquia y confiamos en

nuestra habilidad para avanzar. Gracias de antemano por su consejo

mientras planeamos nuestro futuro aquí en Santa María Magdalena.

Por favor mantenga nuestros esfuerzos en sus oraciones y muchas

gracias por su apoyo. ¡Que tengan una semana y cuaresma

bendecida!

—Padre Felix ([email protected])

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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

Stewardship Offering

Ofrenda 12 de marzo del 2017 - $22,665.70 Ofrenda enviada por internet - $17,336.00

Total - $40.001.00 Segunda Colecta - (Reducción de la Duda)

$8,508.54

DSF Colecta del Parroquia des de

12 de marzo 2017

2017 DSF Gol — $165,000.00

No Esta Disponible

Formación Para El

Ministerio Cristiano

Semestre III Horario

Parroquia Santa María Magdalena (viernes)

527 S. Houston Ave. Humble, TX 77338

Historia de la Iglesia I: 7 a las 9 pm

10 de Marzo

7 de Abril

21 Abril

28 Abril

Todo las clases serán en el salón McGivney Hall

23 de marzo - Jueves, Servicio de

Penitencia Parroquial empieza a

las 6:30 pm, en la iglesia.

Cambio del Horario Para

Sábado, 1 de Abril

No habrá misa de 5:30 pm y 7 pm, el sábado

1 de abril por la

Celebración de Confirmación que empieza a las

5 pm en la Iglesia.

Le agradecemos su paciencia y le pedimos que

asistan a una de nuestras otras misas el domingo.

7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am, and 5 pm - English Mass

1 pm - Misa en Español

P. 14

Todos los ministerios no se

reunirán en las tardes del

20, 21, 22 y 23 de marzo

para que todos los feligreses puedan asistir al

Misión de Cuaresma y Servicio Penitencia.

Gracias

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Anuncios de la Semana

Sexualidad Humana

Módulos para Formación de Catequista La Catequista:

Aprenda integrar los componentes de sexualidad humana

como discípulo Católico

Clarifica valores y creencias Católicas sobre sexualidad

humana

Desarrolla herramientas para catequizar edades específicos

Desarrolla pensamiento critico en el impacto de los medios

de comunicación

Los Módulos Son Para:

Catequistas involucrados en ministerio de catequesis de la

sexualidad humana

Adultos o padres interesados en este tema

SITIO: Cancillería St. Dominic (Markovsky Hall), 2403

Holcombe Blvd. Houston, 77021

Primavera 2017

- 11 de Marzo 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sexualidad Humana de

Adolescentes Mayores

- 11 de Marzo 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sexualidad Humana de

Adolecentes Jóvenes

- 25 de Marzo 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sexualidad Humana de

Adolecentes Adultos

- 25 de Marzo 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sexualidad Humana de Infancia

Light House Media

Los valiosos Materiales del Faro que se ofrecen en el Nártex son medios para

ofrecerle motivación y crecimiento espiritual a lo largo de las estaciones litúrgicas. Estos materiales NO son

GRATIS. Pedimos donaciones a Reanudar y continuar ofreciendo

nuevas charlas e materiales impresos. Su donación de $ 4 / CD, $ 5 / Libro o

$ 3 / folleto es muy apreciada y es necesario para mantener este ministerio

aquí en la Parroquia.

Preguntas o para mas información llama a: Cynthia Meneses [email protected] or 832-492-1742

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

St. Mary Magdalene Church #515133

527 S. Houston Avenue

Humble, TX 77338

TELEPHONE

(281) 446-8211

CONTACT PERSON

Nery Lucarini

SOFTWARE

MS Publisher 2016

Adobe Acrobat XI Standard

Windows 7 Professional

PRINTER

Xerox WorkCentre 7855 PCL6

TRANSMISSION TIME

Monday, March 13th 2017 @ 12:00 pm

SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION

March 19th, 2017

NUMBER OF PAGES SENT

1 through 16

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Please deliver by Thursday Noon


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