We will be celebrating Infant Baptisms during Sunday 12:45 pm and 6:00 pm Masses | Beginning November 5, 2017
“The Christian community welcomes you with great joy.” These are the words of the priest at the beginning of Baptism. It is a wonderful opportunity for the parish to gather to welcome these new Christians. Baptism is so often seen as a private family function rather than a celebration of a Sacrament that affects the whole People of God. Celebrating Baptisms within Mass provides us with an opportunity to revisit and reflect upon our own Baptismal calling, since our whole Christian life finds its source in this sacrament. The Church provides a Rite of Baptism to be celebrated within Mass. Mass will begin at the back of the Church with the welcoming of the children to baptized. Af-ter this initial rite, Mass will proceed as usual until the homily. The rest of the Rite of Bap-tism will be completed after the homily and then Mass will again resume as usual. Only 2-3 children will be baptized per Mass. Please join our parish family in warmly welcoming our new brothers and sisters in Christ initiated into our faith through the waters of Baptism.
Mass of Remembrance and Candle Procession
honoring the faithful departed of the
Community of St. Michael the Archangel
for the year 2016-2017
November 2, 2017 | 7:00 p.m
At all Masses on All Souls Day and during the month of November, the Book of Remembrance, with names
of our beloved dead, will be placed in the church. All may inscribe a deceased family member or friend in
our Book of Remembrance. Masses on All Souls Day will be at 8:15am, 12:10pm and 7:00pm. At the 7:00
p.m. Mass, lit candles will honor those in our parish family who have died this year. Every member of the
church is encouraged to pray for our deceased and to console our brothers and sisters who mourn the loss
of their loved ones.
“Give them eternal rest, O Lord, and let them share your glory”
Sacramental Care
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Sacramental Care Baptism
Infants and Children under 7 years old All parents are required to participate in a baptismal preparation process prior to the baptism of each child and are strongly encouraged to attend the classes during the second trimester of pregnancy. Please call the parish office, 713.403.4112, to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.
Older Children - 7 years of age and older
Please contact the Office of Children Faith Formation, 713.403.4122, for information on the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children.
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Please call the Office of Children Faith Formation, 713.403.4122, for information.
Confirmation High School Students - Contact the Office of Youth Faith Formation, 713.403.4122. Adult - Contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation, 713.403.4114.
Marriage
Engaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory marriage preparation class, offered monthly, which begins the process. Please call 713.403.4112 for information and registration.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith and may want to become Catholic should contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation, 713.403.4114.
Pastoral Care & Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound Do you know someone who is ill, home-bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living facility and in need of pastoral care? For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a pastoral visit and/or those who are interested in visiting the homebound or assisted living in need of prayer shouldcontact Sister Ginny Braniff, MA at 713.621.4370.
Anointing of the Sick
Parishioners scheduled for serious surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their hospitalization. Please contact the parish office, 713.621.4370.
Those in danger of death due to sickness or old age should
be anointed and receive Viaticum. Please call
713.540.1020.
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S hare your gift of song! St. Michael the Archangel
Sanctuary and Children’s Choirs
under the direction of
Chris Popelka, Director of Music
Welcome singers of all skill levels to join our choirs
Children’s Choir Open to students Grades 3-8
Rehearsal - Thursdays
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Parish Life Center, Room C
Children’s Choir sings at one Mass a month. Parents are invited to attend rehearsals and serve on our Parent
Support Committee.
Sanctuary Choir Open to adults 18 +
Rehearsal - Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Parish Life Center
Sanctuary Choir sings every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
To sign up, visit the parish website at stmichaelchurch.net
Please direct questions to Music Director, Chris Popelka
Catholic Counseling for Parishioners Are you in need of emotional healing?
Are you discouraged by your relationships with loved ones?
Now is the time to get the help and healing you need.
Counselors are now available. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call
(844) 295-3167, or visit MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael
Stewardship Information
Deacon’s Corner
Deacon Tom
Collections October 22nd 2017
5:00 p.m. Vigil $4,649.99
7:30 a.m. $4,602.00
9:00 a.m. $2,907.00
11:00 a.m. $3,607.00
12:45 p.m. $4,447.00
6:00 p.m. $4,596.5
Faith Direct $21,774.61
2nd Collection-Propagation of the Faith (World Mission Sunday)
$5,537.09
Mail and Drop-off $21,418.00
Children's Collection for Shrine of the True Cross School in Dickinson
$112.40
Grand Total: $73,651.59
This week’s special collection is for the benefit of St Michael Catholic School. Next week special collection (Nov. 4th and 5th) will be for the benefit of Retired
Priests of the Archdiocese.
Make your collection donations on-line! Visit faithdirect.net and use Church Code: TX 121 to set up your weekly, second and
Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week († - Deceased)
Sunday, October 29
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
12:45 p.m.. 6:00 p.m.
Matt, Grace, and Hosea Ann O’Connor † Ranee Gunaratne † Lloyd Edward Eckhardt † Ivan Kusjanovic Roy West The People of the Parish † Donald Rowell McGrew II & Deborah Ann McGrew
Exodus 22:20-26 Psalm 18 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Matthew 22:34-40
Monday, October 30 8:15 a.m. 1
2:10 p.m.
† Sarah Abbott Smith Linda Russel Lynn Coblentz † Chelsea Friesenhahn † J. R. Imber † Christina Male
Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday, October 31
8:15 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
John Amalokwu Margo and Billy Cooper † Gabriel Zaragoza Lopez † Mr. and Mrs. CJ Flannigan, Sr. For All Souls
Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday, November 1 6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m.
12:10 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
For All Souls For All Souls For All Souls For All Souls
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
Thursday, November 2
8:15 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
† Erland Modesto Jacobsen Linda Russel † Jo Ann Zinnante Leena Lukose † Irena McDowell † Marena Devlin Mass of Remembrance
Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40
Friday, November 3
8:15 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
Sister Jane Wilcox † Joseph Alfred DeBakey Bryan O’Hara † Rick Doutel † Msgr. Emilian Foltyn † Frank Jr. and Annie Bonno
Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6
Saturday, November 4
8:15 a.m.
5:00 p.m. Vigil
† Deacon Darvin Bordelon † Anna Merenda † Michael Saladino † Felix and Ann McCabe and Maria Perez Rincon Metzger Family Langfield Family Jill Metzger
That Man is YOU! Becoming a man after God’s own heart…
Two Become One
We look forward to seeing you again this week for another great session as we wrap up our
discussion on the mystery of love as communion. This week we explore the final "communion of
self" and understand the science behind this union that we experience so naturally we just don't
think about it! We see how the beauty of the one-flesh union trancends the limits of this world.
We'll discuss ways the one-flesh union is attacked and how we can regain and protect our first love.
Please Join Us!
Session 8– Two Become One
Thursday, November 2, PLC-A
6:00 a.m. Breakfast begins
6:30 a.m. program begins
7:30 a.m. program concludes
This session contains:
• An Inseparable Union
• The Transcendence of Self
• When Two Become One
• The Transcendence of Union
• Losing the First Love
• Maintaining the First Love
Becoming Catholic
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
Would you like to join your family at the ta-ble of the Eucharist?
Join us for instruction on becoming Catholic!
Classes begin on October 26, 2017 Contact [email protected] or call 713-403-4114
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Social Justice News
INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Thanksgiving Food Drive
A collection of Thanksgiving food items will be held on Monday, November 6 through Sunday, November 19. All donations will benefit the food pantries of Christian Community Service Center. Please bring non-perishable food items only; nothing that needs refrigeration. Food items may be dropped off in the Welcome Center, in any of the food bins located within the church, or at the Parish Office.
Help Refugee Learn English
Our Adopt A Family program is changing a bit this year. We will be partnering with San Francisco Nativity Academy to adopt all 39 students with their families for Christmas. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jennifer Gonzalez to be matched with a family. Once the families are matched, St. Michael families are asked to provide a gift for the student limited to $50, a food basket, and HEB gift card. Gifts will be due on Sunday, December 3. Please consider making a family’s holiday brighter.
Rosary Guild
Join the Rosary Guild to prayerfully make rosaries. The next meeting will be on Nov. 8 at 9:15am-11:15am in the Activity Building, Room 21.
Adopt-A-Family for Christmas
Are you interested in helping to teach English classes to newly arrived refugees? No experience is necessary! Training and curriculum are provided. Classes are being taught on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm at St. Michael. Please contact Jennifer Gonzalez for more details.
Coffee & Careers
Networking and Job Transition Information Exchange
Coffee and Careers will be Monday, November 6 from 9-10am in PLC-B. and is open to those who are actively engaged in the employment search process. Bring your resumes to make sure they are ready for your job search, as well as brush up on your interview skills so you can be prepared for all interview questions!
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Parish Life
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Parish Life
Sociable Seniors November General Meeting Information
November 6 (Monday) 1 p.m. Regular meeting and signups for trips. Entertainment will
follow Harry Sheppard and his magic Jazz zylopohone.
Please contact Madeline Schmitt, 281.574.1635 for more information.
Members, Guests & Prospective Members Welcome!
Donations for the food pantry gratefully accepted at all meetings.
Upcoming Events & Trips
Nov 9 (Thursday) Da Vinci Exhibition at Moody
Gardens, Galveston – Enjoy a self-guided tour of the
Da Vinci Exhibition. The exhibit follows the
Renaissance master, Leonardo da Vinci, on a journey
of innovation, creativity, science, and wonder. A
collection of his most renowned paintings is included
in the exhibit. It features more than 60 fully-built,
life-size inventions, fine art studies and stunning
displays. The exhibit chronicles the complex
beginnings and lifetime achievements of Da Vinci.
Cost: Members - $9.00, Non-members - $12.00. No
refunds after October 9, 2017. Sign up started at the
September meeting. Lunch will be on your own at
Miller’s Seawall Grill. Bus Boards at Del Monte and
Sage at 8:15 a.m., leaves at 8:45 a.m. Return at
around 3:30 p.m. Contact Linda Molaison at
713-781-3433
December 4 (Mon) Annual Christmas Luncheon
catered by Mikeska’s, Columbus, TX. Lunch
includes Pork Loin, baked chicken with all the
trimmings and door prizes. It will begin at 12:30 pm
with a short meeting, then lunch. Cost: $14
Members; $15 Non-members. Sign-up at the October
and November meeting. If you are unable to attend
the meetings, please make your check out to St.
Michael Sociable Seniors and mail it to St. Michael
Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road, Houston, TX
77056. For more information, please contact: Linda
Molaison 713-781-3433; Louise Haine 713-781-9953.
Last day to sign-up is November 29th. No refunds
after this date! No walk-ins will be accepted.
December 20 (Wednesday) Silver bells....silver
bells...soon it will be Christmas time in the city! So,
we'll hop on our "county sleigh" and tour some
of Houston's famous and most beautiful Christmas
light displays in River Oaks, Tanglewood, and
beyond. This is a ride-around - no walking. We will
stop for a Restroom/Ice Cream break at McDonald's
Post Oak. Early dinner at Luby's Post
Oak. Cost: Members- $5.00; Non-Members
$8.00. Bus boards at Del Monte & Sage at 4:45 PM,
leaves at 5:15 Pm, Returns approx. 10:00/10:30
PM. No refunds after December meeting. More info
call Margie McIntyre 713 782-5650
Mah Jongg Players
Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., PLC, Rm C.
For information, call Fran Dermody at 713.622.0601.
November 3/4 - Wilkins/Taylor - Cielieska, O'Connor November 10/11 - Green/Smith - Spiller, Royds November 17/18 - Umeh/Bailey - Maldonado, Spiller, Russell, Lord
Attention Wedding Guild Members, please join us for a special meeting to discuss important decisions regarding the future of the Wedding Guild. Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. PLC Room A. Please con-tact Barbara Lynn with your questions: [email protected].
Make Christmas Decorating Easy! Annual Poinsettia Sale
Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out!
Poinsettia’s come in either red or white. They are beautiful and full.
$15.00 per plant cash, check, or credit card accepted.
Pick Up times will be: Friday, December 1st, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 2nd, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. AND from 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 3rd, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. AND from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m
Contact George Rejsek 713.665.0464 or [email protected] with any questions. Proceeds go to both the Knights of Columbus charitable efforts and Brookwood Community Center.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas
A National charitable organization of Catholic Women that supports local, state and national charities. catholicdaughters.org
Contact: Glenda Bautista, 713.882.9617 or [email protected] All ladies 16 years and older are welcome to join our amazing sisterhood and spread the
love of God throughout the world.
Our motto: Unity and Charity. For more information call, 713.882.9617 or visit catholicdaughter.org.
Upcoming Meetings and Events!
* November 16 - Thursday, 1:00 pm., Activity Center 1, General Meeting and Gift of giving to our Seminarians.
Please bring items that our Seminarians may use such as socks, undershirts, shaving products, cologne, dental, bath and other toiletries.
Gift cards to restaurants and department stores are always welcome. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
* December 7 - Thursday, 11:30 am.
CDA Christmas Celebration. Save the date. Exciting details to follow.
Parish Life
The Women's Guild is planning more social events and opportunities for service for our membership. Mark your calendars for our next Planning Meeting on November 14 at 10:00 am in PLC--A.
Are you interested in welcoming New Parishioners? Greeting and assisting guests at the Welcome Center? Serving as hostesses to families and friends at the Celebration of Life? These are a few of our service committees. We will highlight others in the coming months. Questions? Contact Marlene Shields at [email protected].
