St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston 816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365 Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com E-mail:[email protected]Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm CCE Office Hours During CCE School Year: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm Vision Statement St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Community of Believers called to serve Christ by gathering together at the Lord’s Table in worship and praise, by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, and by being a welcoming beacon of light to all. We are many parts, yet one body in Christ. Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass St. Joseph’s Chapel Monday (No Mass) Tuesday – 12:00 noon Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m. Parish Staff Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone Bookkeeper-Nelda Shealy Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance– Steve Regan Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo EDGE Director-Randy Tercero Life Teen Director-Shari Davis Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 1 st Sunday of the month. Classes are held on the 2 nd & 3 rd Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish Office to register or call for more information. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1 st Communion and Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, call the Parish Office. Sacrament of First Communion First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in the second grade, and have been attending CCE clas- ses for two full years previous to their receiving the Sacrament. Adults needing First Communion should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation candidates must have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacra- ment (more than three absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A signed form stating that the parent/guardian and the candidate understand all requirements is also necessary before the preparation begins. Adults needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of Christian initiation of adults.
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St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365
CCE Office Hours During CCE School Year: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Vision Statement
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Community of Believers called to serve Christ by gathering together at the Lord’s Table in worship and praise, by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, and by being a welcoming beacon of light to all. We are many parts, yet one body in Christ.
Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass
Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone
Bookkeeper-Nelda Shealy Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance– Steve Regan
Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland
C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo EDGE Director-Randy Tercero Life Teen Director-Shari Davis
Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month. Classes are held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish Office to register or call for more information. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, call the Parish Office. Sacrament of First Communion First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in the second grade, and have been attending CCE clas-ses for two full years previous to their receiving the Sacrament. Adults needing First Communion should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation candidates must have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacra-ment (more than three absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A signed form stating that the parent/guardian and the candidate understand all requirements is also necessary before the preparation begins. Adults needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of Christian initiation of adults.
January 26 & 27, 2019 Weekly Goal $12,000.00
Regular Collection: $7,852.92 Second Collection: $1,567.93
FORMED... Incredible online gateway to the best Catholic Content, all in one place. Go to stmaryslaporte.formed.org to register. If you are having any trouble getting registered, or any other problems, please contact Tracy [email protected]. She will contact you and walk you through the steps to register.
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The Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks… There are several books and DVD’s of informational material designed to help us grow in our faith. Go by and check them out! We have a new Kiosk in the church office. They are also located at the back of the church and in Rosary Hall.
Pope’s Prayer Intention for February:
Universal: For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.
Saturday, February 2: 6:00pm Jose† & Florinda Garcia By:Kolenc Family Sunday, February 3: 7:30am Jovia Garcia† By:Rudy & Isabelle Garcia 10:00am Delia Lopez† By:Joe Lopez 12:30pm Alejandro Nieves Celis† By:Nieves Family 4:00pm People of the Parish Tuesday, February 5: 12:00pm Special Intention for Julia Dautriel By:Peggy Holland Wednesday, February 6: 8:30am Pat Young † By:Heasty Family Thursday, February 7: 8:30am Special Intention for Maria Garcia By: Frobenius Family Friday, : February 8: 8:30am Special Intention for Mary Moore By:Heasty Family Saturday, February 9: 6:00pm Special Intention for Bonnie Huston By:Heasty Family Sunday, February 10: 7:30am People of the Parish 10:00am Marcy Salinas† By:Ruben Salinas Family 12:30pm Eliodoro† & Aurelia † Valencia By:Valencia Family 4:00pm Parishioners Battling Illness
Upcoming Adult Confirmation Classes If you have been baptized, have re-ceived your First Communion but
need to be confirmed, we will be having Adult Confirmation Classes on Sundays @ 2pm in the Parish Hall Conference Room for 5 weeks, starting the first week of Lent (Sunday, March 3rd) . Due to the limited sessions, you will not be able to sign up late. Please contact Deacon Hector if you have any questions, @ 281-382-8672 or call the office.
Couples for Christ cordially invite you to our third annual
your love for the special ‘little girl’ in your life! All ages are welcome!
Friday, February 15th 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for Dad & Daughter
$20 for Dad & w/ multiple daughters
• Food, sweets & drinks are included in the price of the tickets • Games • Photo opps • DANCING
Rosary Hall, 816 Park Drive, La Porte, Texas 77571
Tickets will be available at the door or can be reserved by contacting Vanessa Lara @ 281-253-9405
Dear parish family, 4 Sunday C Last Thursday (Jan 31) the Archdiocese released the names of the Clergy who were credibly accused of sexual abuse of children in the past 70 years. It is very sad and painful reminder of the past but the US bishops have agreed to do this to demonstrate clearly accountability and transparency. And once for all deal with this issue publicly for healing and assurance of the determination of the church to eradicate this stain and shame that damage the image of the church. At the point of this writing, I don’t have details. The numbers maybe shocking since they counted from1950’s up to present and many are already deceased, retired, some defrocked or no longer in the ministry. Taken together to cover 70 years, it really looks bad. To put in context, since 1950 up to the present there were/are already thousands of priests serving in this Archdiocese and thus the list is a small fraction, a tiny percentage. Unfortunately, it seems that news accounts have painted the Church and its hierarchy with too broad a brushstroke –condemning all for the failings of a few. Thousands of good and faithful priests are tainted by the actions of those who abused the most vulnerable in their care. The wonderful programs and policies of the Church have become overshadowed by more salacious headlines. In the past, the church as do other social institutions didn’t have yet established mechanisms to address the sexual abuse of children. We learn bad lessons and now understand better and have grown up stronger and more purified. Since 2002 upon the church’s implementation of the Charter of the Protection of Children and Zero tolerance the cases significantly dropped. At present one active ongoing case which is in the news happened in the late1990’s. Sexual abuse of children is a painful and sad reality due human frailty and sinfulness and illness. This malady is however not isolated to the Catholic Church, it is in fact across the board and affects all churches and institutions both religious and secular. We can just imagine if other institutions (such as schools for example) would publish the names of their employees being accused of the same. In fact, it is only the Catholic Church that deals with this issue so strongly and implemented strict policies for the protection of Children. The “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” which the Church implemented is a comprehensive set of procedures and guidelines for the prevention of acts of abuse. The Charter directs action in creating a safe environment for children and young people; Healing and reconciliation of victims and survivors; Making prompt and effective response to allegations; cooperating with civil authorities; providing for means of accountability for the future to ensure the problem continues to be effectively dealt with and be eradicated. Everybody who works in the church is mandated for “Virtus” training - a component of the Charter. And beginning this January the “Virtus” is replaced/updated with CMG (Catholic Mutual Group) Safe Protection program. All church workers will be notified for renewal of their training. In each period of church history there are always times of challenges but God works in ways beyond our measure. The good news is that the grace of God is stronger than sin. While we lament the sins, we should not dwell on the past or just focus on the stain but see the larger picture. We rejoice in the many holy and heroic Clergy who are faithful to the mission entrusted to them. We are grateful with the works of evangelization the church has brought the world and fulfilling the mission of the salvation of souls the Lord entrusted to her. In this Sunday’s gospel we are reminded of the story that Jesus was almost thrown to the cliff because his townspeople didn’t like what he said (eventually to His death on the Cross). In doing God’s work we always have opponents. Jesus himself is our model and we know He is the victor not the devil. What can we do? First, we can turn to our God in prayer. He never ceases to guide his Church, to sanctify its members, and to protect it from harm. Once again and still, we turn to Jesus, our High Priest, and find consolation and strength in his Word and Sacraments. Blessings to all and have a good week Fr. Tony
ALTAR FLOWERS Feb. 2/3: In Loving Memory of Charles Grant IV By Charles & Jean Grant
Available Dates for Altar Flowers 2019
February 9/10, 23/24 March 2/3 May 18/19, 25/26
To place flowers on the altar contact Jan Hughes @ 281–402-5401 or 903-780-5090.
Church Sanctuary Candle Special Intention for Cecilia & Miguel
By Mom Chapel Sanctuary Candle
In Loving Memory of Cora Chandler By Daughter
FEBRUARY ALTAR DUTY ASSIGNMENTS ALTAR: Angeles Sullivan, Mary Edwards LAUNDRY: Mary Edwards HOSTESS: Evarist Coryat, Jan Hughes
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St. Mary’s League City Prayer Breakfast Guest Speaker Troy Guy
“Nuclear Engineer Discovers the Catholic Church Among Atomic Bombs and Spies”
~ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH 7-9AM ESTEBAN’S MEXICAN CAFÉ & CANTINA
402 West Main St., League City, TX Tickets $10.
Register today @ www.grnonline/prayerbreakfast
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store St. Mary’s Church,816 Park Dr., La Porte, TX
All proceeds are used to help the needy in our community with their rent and utility bills. If you or someone you know, who lives in La Porte, is in need of assistance, please call or have them call the office to make an appointment to come in for help. Thank You for Your Support! Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary’s is in need of volunteers (Especially able-bodied males). You can pick any day you are able to work. If you are available to help out, please contact Norma @ 281-471-1752.
St. Joseph’s Chapel We are often in need of someone to sub in St. Joseph’s Chapel for a week or two due to illness or travel. If you would like to be placed on the sub list, please call the office.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 9 & 10, 2019
SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Lauren Lara, Payton Lara Lector Tracy Avallone Commentator Kathy Nastally Extraordinary Ministers Kathy Nastally, of the Eucharist Isabelle Salas SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Alex Molina, Natalie Molina Lector Susie Burgess Commentator Sheridan Lewis Extraordinary Ministers Norberto Aramburo, of the Eucharist Minerva Aramburo SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Reece Schoppe, Ryan Schoppe Lector Kerry Regan Commentator Debbie Wade Extraordinary Ministers Richard Florance, of the Eucharist George Rodriguez SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish) Altar Servers Victor E. Velasquez, Jasmine Rodriguez Lectors Sergio Calvillo, Enrique Rincan Extraordinary MinistersVictor & Juanita Velasquez of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Servers Dylan Rowan, Sergio Reyes Lector Lyndsey Hernandez Extraordinary Ministers Lyndsey Hernandez, of the Eucharist Maria Reyes
~ Weekend Retreat ~ Feb 22-24, 2019
Jesus, Our Healer @ Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center (3417 W. Little York Road Houston, TX 77091). The Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom invite you to spend the weekend with Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI, whose gifts of teaching and healing are powerful indicators of the healing love of Jesus Christ being poured out on today’s world. Fr. McAlear is also the author of multiple books, including The Power of Healing Prayer. Registration required. Contact Kelly Chen at 832-677-1931 or [email protected]
Please Pray For Our Troops and … aaron Binkley, Jordon Binkley, Erica Cantu, Salva-dor Vasquez, Dena Michna, Maria Moreno, Elyssa Molina, J.B., Myron Rose, Daniel Vasquez, Michelle Meehan, Maridna Salinas, Maria Cano, Anthony Luna, Joel Rivera, Alex Knaak, Sally Nadju, Brigitta Dobmeier, Tamara Batten, Edward Salinas Jr., Louise Beaulier, Hector Castro, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth Christian, Marilyn James, Christina C., Chuck & Susan Thompson, Katherine Reichley & Family, Don & Allie Faye Mathews, Brad & Barbara Riley, Debbie McFadden, Marilyn N., Seth Permenter & Family, Parker Dixon & Family, Willetta House, Jeremy & Diana Cassidy & Family, Kendra Ramirez & Family, Sally Romeo, Alejandra Rodriguez, Darlene Shepherd, Ken Withers, Steve Grigory, Candeleria Ortiz, Sherry Paschal, Felicia Kahn, Angelina Sullivan, Jerry Verret, Rena Espinoza Carroll, John Jaramillo, Celestino Ochoa, Ruth Stephens, Buddy Casto, Sally Romeo, Lauren Sturm, Joy Barksdale, Juanita Gonzales, Frances Zann, Glendolyn Rigsby, Cynthia de la Cerda, Dina Martinez, Bradford Shane Cooper Sr., Banda Family Continue to Pray for Maria Garcia, Jeanette Tilley, Christina Palacios, David & Mary Gonzalez, Marisol Leyva & family, Marisol Luna, Juanita Sanchez, Cynthia de la Cerda, Maurice & Betty Flynn, Orville Burgess, Ron Balsam, Pat Riley, Joe Sturm, Edward Salinas, Marlene Orellana, Humberto Villalobos, Mary Sigala, Julia Dautriel, Kathy McBride, Margaret Espinoza, Romela Nolan, Joe Bernal, Fr. Gary Rickles, Renee Cortez, Pedro Sanchez, Aurelia Hinojosa, Cathy Hanzelka, Msgr. Boli Zientek, Gayle Phillips, Jane Middleton, Rosa Reyes, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contreras, Irene Templet, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Red Cornejo, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Deacon Merce Leal, Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Lydia Rubio, Trinidad Arrindon, Josie Funda, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, and those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House Repose of the Souls of Edwin Doucette Our Sympathy to Nancy Doucette and family on the loss of her husband, Edwin Please Note: Names on our “Please Pray For” list are left on for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back on the prayer list or added please call the Church Office.
Catholic Mutual Group Safe Haven The Catholic Mutual Group Safe Haven online training is replacing the,VIRTUS training. The training consists of 3 vignette style training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed. These trainings are available in English and Spanish. We will no longer offer live train-ings, all Safe Environment trainings will only be available online. •All new employees and volunteers will com-plete the Safe Haven online training pro-gram instead of VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training. The turnaround time for approval may be approximately two weeks or less. • All individuals must complete the training
and complete a background check prior to the start of employment and/or volunteer service.
• The 5-year anniversary date is still in place individuals who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to complete refresher train-ings until they have met their t-year anni-versary date.
• As the 5-year anniversary date is met, indi-viduals will need to log into CMGConnect with their previous personal VIRTUS user id and 1234 as the password. Once the individual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able to change their password. If they do not remember the user id, they may contact Jessica Jaramillo [email protected].
The following individuals below will now be required to complete Safe Haven online training as well: 1. Individuals who have never attended
training. 2. Individuals who are currently due for
refresher training and had not attended VIRTUS training.
3. Individuals who are currently due and have not attended VIRTUS training.
4. Individuals who are out of compliance or past due.
galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.com
Activities of the Week Sun. Feb. 3: CCE, No EDGE & No Life Teen Bible Timeline, RH, 11:15am Bible Study ACTS, RH 5pm Wed. Feb. 6: Bible Study ACTS Conf. Rm 9am Thurs. Feb. 7: RCIA 5-9pm Fri. Feb. 8: Spanish Prayer Group Chapel 7pm
Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad Todos los mièrcoles De 7-8 p.m.En la Capilla de San Josè. Para más información Puedes comunicarte con Marta y Reino Fernández 832-985-1799
Los Testigos del Poder de Dios Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y GLORIFICAR a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu Santo. Vengan pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de 7:30-9:00p.m. en la capilla de San Jose.
Encuentro Martimonial Mundial Los invita a vivir un Fin de Semana
Conoce como puedes vivir mas intima y profundamente tu relacion. AQuieres recuperar la relacion con tu esposo (a)cunado eran novios. 281-948-8690, 281-948-8640, Marco & Mercedes Arrona, [email protected]
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday:Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32;
Our new RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Class is beginning May 2 and is for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith whether you want to join or not. RCIA is also for baptized adult Catholics who need First Holy Communion and confirmation. RCIA meets from 6-9pm on Thursday evenings in the conference room next to the Church office.
For additional information about the RCIA program, call the office or email Tracy, [email protected].
UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY Back by Popular Demand
OREMUS: A Guide to Catholic Prayer; begins February 17, 2019. Take some time this Lent to deepen your prayer life. No matter how good or bad your prayer life is, there is room for more. This study will help you deepen your relationship with God and those around you. We will be meeting 5:15pm in rosary Hall conference Room and 9:15am Wednesday mornings. Contact Tracy [email protected] to register.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible: This 8 part study will give you an overall picture of the Bible and help you relate it to everyday life. This Study will begin May 9, 2019, and meets Thursday evenings @ 6pm in the Conference Room next to the church office. Cost will be $20. for materials. Contact Tracy [email protected] to register.
Grief Share Seminars St. Mary’s Samaritan Ministry Bereavement Support Team will host weekly Grief Share seminars beginning Saturday, February 16, 2019, 9:00 am to
10:30 am. Weekly seminar topics are 1) Is This Normal?; 2) Challenges of Grief; 3) The Journey of Grief, Part One; 4) The Journey of Grief, Part Two; 5) Grief and Your Relationships/Why?; 6) Guilt and Anger; 7) Complicating Factors/Stuck; 8) Lessons of Grief, Part One; 9) Lessons of Grief, Part Two; 10) Heaven; and 11) What do I Live for Now? Please join us if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Advanced registration is helpful but not necessary. It is most beneficial to attend all of the sessions however each session is “self-contained”, so you do not have to attend in sequence and you will be able to pick up any session you missed in the next Grief Share seminar cycle. For detailed information and a complete schedule, please pick up a pink brochure in the back or sides of the church. For additional information please contact the Team Coordinator Nelda Shealy at 281-471-2000. St. Mary’s Samaritan Ministry Bereavement Support Team is currently training facilitators. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator in the Bereavement Support Ministry, please call Nelda Shealy at 281-471-2000.
