Parish Secretary
Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448
Sacrament of Baptism
DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448
Director of Religious Education
Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880
Ushers & Greeters
Shantal Frazier, 832-414-4489
Eucharistic Ministers
Pastor, 281-426-8448
Lector Co-coordinators
Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042
Geralyn Patterson, 281-546-4264
Altar Servers
Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109
Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491
7122 Whiting Rock Drive
www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org
Baytown (McNair) , TX 77521-1154 [email protected]
Phone: (281) 426-8448 Fax: (281) 426– 8449
Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948
SEEDS OF FAITH
There is a brevity, a certain terseness, in the scripture readings for Easter Sunday. Peter’s speech in Acts is built of direct, pointed sentences. Paul’s letters are based on straightforward creed-like statements. Even the Gospel story only briefly recounts what will turn out to be one of the most remarkable events in human history—the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Advertising agents call these encapsulated points of information “bullet points.” Scripture scholars call them keryg-mata, or “kernels” of our faith. Actually, “kernels” or “seeds” are good terms for these state-ments, since throughout the Easter season, we will hear in the Acts of the Apostles, the Letters of Paul, and the Gospel accounts of the days following the Resurrection exactly how these kerygma-ta began to flower, how they continued to grow through the life of the early church. May these Easter “seeds” of faith serve a similar purpose for us, too, so that the life of the Risen Christ will flourish in us and through our witness in the coming days. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mass Schedule
Tuesday—Friday
7:30 am
Saturday Vigil
5:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am & 12 Noon
Holy Day Masses
7:30 am & 7:00 pm
Bible Study
Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Reconciliation
Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm
Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am
Business Hours
Tuesday & Friday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Altar Society
Jean Simon, 281-427-4901
Knights of Peter Claver
Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491
Ladies Auxiliary
Traci Owens, 832-525-1508
Adult Gospel Choir
Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055
Youth Choir
Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448
Cemetery Committee Representative
James Fretty, 281-426-3187
Bereavement Committee Representative
Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042
Hall Reservations
Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042
Parish Ministries & Organizations
THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS
Staffed by the Josephites since 1948
Rev. Fr. David Begany, SSJ
Administrator
THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS
Staffed by the Josephites since 1948
April 12, 2020
PARISH INFORMATION SCHEDULE Baptism Class – 2nd Thursday of the Month
Baptisms - The Sunday after the class Marriages - Contact the Pastor 6 months in advance.
Funerals – Contact the Bereavement Representative before you make arrangements at the funeral home.
Mass Intentions – Contact the office. Bulletin Deadline – Thursday by Noon ~ IN WRITING
All announcements must be approved by Fr. David P. Begany, SSJ
Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
AUDIO DAILY READINGS
Visit: www.ourcatholicfaith.org/readings to hear the daily readings.
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MASS LIVE STREAMED Holy Family Facebook @
Holy Family-Church Baytown Saturday, April 11, 2020 @ 8:00 pm Sunday, April 12, 2020 @ 10:00 am
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MASS INTENTIONS Mass Intentions will not be rescheduled. Fr. David Begany, SSJ celebrates private Mass daily and he will include intentions in the Mass as scheduled.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS: Sean Dumas - April 12th Alisa Sims - April 15th ANNIVERSARY: If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary next week, please email the office by noon on Thursday to add your name to the list.
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Parish Communications I will also be discussing how to improve parish commu-nications using electronic media with our IGNTIE con-sultant. If you have any ideas that you would like to share, feel free to email them to us at: [email protected].
CATHOLIC RADIO
STATION
KSHJ 1430 AM
SUNDAY TV MASS:
FOR THE HOMEBOUND
KUBE, Channel 57.1 at 9:30 a.m., or
www.HeartoftheNation.org
OFFICE HOURS
The office will be closed due to the stay home-work safe or-
der issued by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Please
email any questions or concerns that you may have to the
parish email address: [email protected]. Email is
checked daily. If you have an emergency and need a priest
please call Fr. David Begany, SSJ at 504-515-3492. ****************************
CMG CONNECT
The CMG Connect online training replaces the former Safe En-
vironment Program (VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children”).
All Clergy, employees, Volunteers (CCE Teachers, Organiza-
tions, Ushers, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion, Groups,
Movements, etc.) over the age of 18, who work in any capacity
with or around children are required to complete this training.
All individuals listed above must submit to a criminal back-
ground check. Go to
https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org. to complete the
online training. Please make sure you enter your legal name as
it appears on your Government Issued Id (Driver’s License,
State-issued Identification card, Passport).
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. 04/11/20 8:00 p.m. The People of Holy Family Parish Sun. 04/12/20 10:00 a.m. The People of Holy Family Parish Sun. 04/12/20 12:00 p.m. Sean Dumas’ Birthday by Vera Dumas & Alisa Sims Tue. 04/14/20 7:30 a.m. Mary Johnson (D) by Charlotte Allen Wed. 04/15/20 7:30 a.m. Alisa Sim’s Birthday by Carl Sims Thu. 04/16/20 7:30 a.m. For those infected with the Coronavirus and their caregivers and for those who have died and their families Fri. 04/17/20 7:30 a.m. Anna Taylor & Traci Owens by Debora Thomas Sat. 04/18/20 5:00 p.m. Darryl Singleton (D) by Frances LaDay
ROSARY Because we cannot gather as community to pray during the Coronavirus Pandemic, Deacon Steve has suggested
that we join each other to pray the Ro-sary from the safety of our homes each evening at 8:00 pm. Please join in.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4- 5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1- 4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1- 2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31
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PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY
Lord Jesus Christ, who, be-ing made subject to Mary and Joseph did consecrate domes-tic life by thy ineffable vir-tues: grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of The Holy Family and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.
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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
God our Father, creator and ruler of the universe, in every age you call men and women to develop and use their gifts for the good of others. With St. Joseph as our guide, we pray for an increase in voca-tions to the Church and espe-cially to the Josephite Fathers and Brothers. Amen.
A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my
soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were
already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. ************************************
TELEVISED AND LIVE STREAMING MASS
Sunday & Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.—English—EWTN, Irondale, Alabama—(Find your TV channel)
Go to www.archgh.org; under COVID-19 Latest Updates, click on learn more, then click on Visit our digital guide to watching Mass online
for a list of parishes who are offering Mass online with the times and the venue such as Facebook, YouTube, or the Website.
Sunday Collection
Just like your home, our parish expenses continue every month. Your weekly donation is vital to sustain the parish. Please mail a check, drop-off in the box on my rectory front porch, set-up direct deposit with your bank, or donate online on our website www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org. If you wish, call me at 281-426-8448 (ext. 2), and I will come to your house and pick-it-up in person. May God bless you!
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CCE I will be contacting the CCE teachers to discuss how parents or grandparents can continue educating their children in the faith at home at this time.
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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 19, 2020
The Divine Mercy Novena start-ed on Good Friday, and con-cludes on Divine Mercy Sunday. Go to the Archdiocesan website at www.archgh.org, EWTN.com, or Formed.org for times of Di-vine Mercy Celebrations.
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FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY The Office of Family Life Min-istry will be providing resources and reflections via their “While at Home” campaign available at www.archgh.org/familylife. Re-sources will be updated, so con-tinue to check the page.
“BRING YOUR GREATEST GIFTS TO THE LORD” 2020 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Thank you for answering the call to express God’s love and compassion through your commitment to this year’s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). Catholics throughout our Archdioce-san community are uniting in faith, sharing their blessings, and giving gifts in Christ’s name. If you have not yet re-sponded, we urge you to consider offering your commitment at this time; each gift helps. With every parishioner’s mean-ingful participation, we will succeed in reaching our DSF goal of $19,540.00 and provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. If you prefer to donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf. 2020 DSF Goal $ 19,540.00 Total families pledged 60 Total families paid in full 37 Total amount paid $ 8,865.00 DSF Goal Balance $ 10,675.00 Percentage of Goal Paid 45.4%
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IGNITE PRAYER Our Faith, Our Mission
God our Father, you are the source of all goodness and of every blessing under heaven. We give you praise and thanks for the gift of our Catholic faith and for more than 170 years of living and witnessing to that faith in Texas. We ask for your blessings upon our effort to help secure the future of the Church in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. May your people respond with hope and generosity to our campaign, IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission. May the sacrifices we make to-gether today bear fruit in lives of faith for generations to come. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
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"When we stand before the crucified Je-sus, we see the depth of His love, which restores our dignity and sustains us."
— Pope Francis
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