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Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571
281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365
Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com
E-mail: stmaryslpcc@sbcglobal.net
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am-12:00 Noon
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
CCE Office Hours:
Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Feast of the Holy Family
December 28, 2014
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
classes 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 Sacrament (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.
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
Weekday Masses in St. Joseph’s Chapel
Monday (No Mass)
Tuesday – 12:00 noon
Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & 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
Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty
C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo
EDGE Director-Renee Cortez
Life Teen Director-Shari Davis
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.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
DECEMBER 28, 2014
“God is at Work Here”
Loan Balance
Tues. Dec. 30:
12:00pm
Katherine Flores†
By:John Carter
Wed. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve
6:30pm
Tom Fortney†
By:Family
Thurs. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day
10:00am
Raymond Zann†
By:Family
Fri. Jan. 2:
8:30am
Arthur Ortiz†
By:John Carter
Sat. Jan. 3:
6:00pm
Mary Jane Avallone†
By:Vincent & Susan Gadliardi
Sun. Jan. 4:
7:30am
Juan Benitez†
By:Twomey Family
10:00am
Ed Wolf†
By:Shari Davis & Family
12:30pm
People of the Parish
4:00pm
Bobby McLaughlin†
By: Boudreaux Family
Principle Balance
Monthly Payment
Donations this Week
$ 266,705.58
$ 8,000.00
$
270.00
God’s blessings to each of you for your continual
generosity to our debt fund. We are only able to make our
monthly payments through your willingness to do your
part in reducing our debt.
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Parish Goal $49,000.00
Total Amount Pledged $51,531.15
Total Amount Paid $48,822.12 (99.64%)
Total # of Participants 176
“You will be enriched in every way for Great
Generosity” If you have made a pledge to DSF but
have not paid it yet, please do so before the first of the
year. If you have not had the opportunity to
donate
this year, please fill out a donation envelope located at
the doors of the church or visit www.archgh.org/dsf.
Knights of Columbus
New Year’s Eve Party
Open to Parish & Community
December 8, 2014
Immaculate Conception
$ 4,355.00
December 13 & 14, 2014
Weekly Goal
$12,000.00
Sunday Collection
$ 9,706.00
Retirement Fund Collection
$ 2,410.00
Due to the holiday bulletin schedule collections listed in the
bulletin will be off schedule until the Jan. 11th bulletin.
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Wed. Dec. 31st~6:30pm(Vigil Solemnity of Mary)
Thurs. Jan. 1st~10:00am(Solemnity of Mary)
Holiday Chapel & Office Schedule
Chapel Closed Week of Dec. 28th
Adoration will resume Tues., Jan. 6th
Office Closed
New Year’s Day
Offering Envelopes
For those using Visitor Envelopes; Many of you have
requested “Offering Envelopes” to be ordered for you.
You must be registered in our Parish to receive offering
envelopes. There are Parish Registration forms by the
main doors of the church, or you may come by the office.
Only after you are registered in our parish can offering
envelopes be ordered. Any questions, please call the
office @ 281-471-2000.
GRUPO ADVIZO ~ DJ BIG “O”
803 S. 8th St., La Porte, TX
Dinner & Dance 6:00pm-12:30am
Tickets ~Single $25 Couples$35
Reservations@ 281-853-6682
Tickets Available From Knights
Parishioner Updates ~ 2014 Tax Statements
If you have changed your address, phone number or
marital status, please contact the parish office as soon
as possible. If we do not have the correct contact
information, it will cause a delay in receiving your tax
donation letters in January.
The following items are not tax deductible. Mass
stipends, purchase of raffle tickets, items purchased at
the Bazaar; silent auction, live auction, tickets for
games etc.
If you have any question, please contact the office.
~ Giving to Give ~
If you have a rosary in need of repair, or if you would
like to have one made, please contact Rena Hellstein @ 281-889-8043. ***New Rosaries ~ $20.00 &
up (Available in the office) Repairs ~$5.00 & up. All
proceeds are donated to the building fund.
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Dear parish family,
Feast of the Holy Family
The feast of the Holy Family, celebrated right after Christmas, tells us concretely that God’s plan of salvation came through a
human family – the basic unit of society, the very foundation of humanity. Against the backdrop of so many complex issues
that beset modern families, the Pope called the special Synod of bishops last October in Rome to brainstorm discussions for
pastoral approaches in dealing with a variety of difficult issues involving families. The secular Media messes up the core and
fundamental themes which were discussed dwelling only on the controversial issues which were actually not the main focus.
While the special Synod last October was for discussion purposes, this coming year 2015 a general synod will take place to
produce a formal document "for the good of families, the church and
society," Pope Francis said.
We are reminded particularly on this feast of Holy Family that holiness is not absence of difficulties; everyone in life
faces hardships at some time or another. In fact, it is in the midst of their difficulty that the holiness of Joseph and Mary were
tested, deepened, and revealed as a faithful obedient response to God.
Holiness comes in fact when we are faithful to God despite hardships and trials. Jesus, Mary and Joseph had their
share of struggles. The Holy Family made it through the difficulties of their family life for one reason only: they had great faith.
We all have different sort of travails, problems and challenges we faced, faith is what makes us grounded, and if we always
have Jesus in our hearts, then we can be blessed like Mary and Joseph.
For those of you who are separated, and those who had fallen on hard times in marriage and family, do not get discouraged. You may have the wrong turns in life or happened to be in the rough roads but the journey of life is not over. God
always gives us opportunities for new beginnings. What is important is to keep the gospel values as guide in the journey and
never to return to mistakes of the past.
Christmas story tells us that Jesus was born not in a “stable family,” financially and socially speaking. He was in fact
born in an animal stable. The lesson for all of us is clear, what counts to be a home is not the house, or the place, nor on
things that we possess, but persons. Also we know that the gospel readings never hesitate to mention the difficulties of Joseph and Mary in rearing the child Jesus. In one gospel story they were forced to seek refuge and immigrate to a foreign land
of Egypt. And this Sunday’s gospel, as prophet Simeon blessed the family he also
prophesied to Mary, “you yourself a
sword will pierce…” So whether we are blessed with a “good family” or not, we are reminded that a truly blessed family is not
the one that does not encounter difficulties and tensions but the one that searches the will of God and obeys it.
Still Christmas, so Merry Christmas! And advance HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Blessings to you and have a blessed Christmas week!
Querida familia parroquial,
Fr. Tony
Fiesta
de
la
Sagrada
Familia
La fiesta de la Sagrada Familia se celebra justo después de Navidad, nos dice concretamente que el plan de salvación de
Dios vino a través de una familia humana - la unidad básica de la sociedad, la base misma de la humanidad. En el contexto
de tantas cuestiones complejas que acosan las familias modernas, el Papa llamó el Sínodo especial de obispos de octubre
pasado en Roma para traer un sinnúmero de ideas o sugerencias enfocando la variedad de cuestiones difíciles relacionadas
con las familias. Los medios de comunicación secular complican el núcleo y los temas fundamentales que se discutieron enfocando sólo en los temas controversiales que en realidad no eran el enfoque principal. Mientras que el Sínodo especial de
octubre pasado fue para fines de discusión, este próximo año 2015 un sínodo general se llevará a cabo para
producir un documento formal "por el bien de la familia, la iglesia y la sociedad", dijo el Papa Francisco.
Se nos recuerda sobre todo en esta fiesta de la Sagrada Familia que la santidad no es la ausencia de dificultades;
todos en la vida enfrentamos dificultades en algún momento u otro. De hecho, es en medio de la dificultad que la santidad de
José y María se pusieron a prueba, se profundizó, y reveló como una obediente respuesta fiel a Dios.
La santidad viene de hecho, cuando somos fieles a Dios a pesar de dificultades y pruebas. Jesús, María y José tuvieron su parte de las luchas. La Sagrada Familia lograron atravesar las dificultades de su vida familiar por una sola razón:
ellos tenían una gran fe. Todos tenemos diferentes tipo de tribulaciones, problemas y desafíos que enfrentamos, la fe es lo
que nos mantiene firmes, y si siempre tenemos a Jesús en nuestro corazón, entonces podemos ser bendecidos como María
y
José.
Para aquellos de ustedes que están separados, y los que atraviesan tiempos difíciles en el matrimonio y la familia, no
se desanimen. Ustedes puede haber tomado caminos equivocados en la vida o estar pasando por caminos difíciles, pero la
jornada de la vida no ha terminado. Dios siempre nos da oportunidades para nuevos comienzos. Lo importante es
mantener los valores del Evangelio como guía en el viaje y nunca volver a los errores del pasado.
La Historia de la Navidad nos dice que Jesús no nació en una "familia estable", hablando financieramente y socialmente. Fue, de hecho, que nació en un establo de animales. La lección para todos nosotros esta clara, lo que cuenta para que
haya un hogar, no es la casa o el lugar, ni las cosas que poseemos, sino las personas. También sabemos que las lecturas
del evangelio nunca dudan en hablar de las dificultades de José y María en la crianza del niño Jesús. En una historia del
evangelio que se vieron obligados a buscar refugio y emigrar a una tierra extranjera de Egipto. Y en el evangelio de este
domingo, como el profeta Simeón bendijo a la familia y también profetizó a María, "a ti, una espada te atravesará el alma ..."
Si, somos bendecidos con una "buena familia" o no lo somos; se nos recuerda que una familia verdaderamente
bendecida no es la que no encuentre dificultades y tensiones, sino la que busca la voluntad de Dios y obedece.
Todavía es Navidad, así que ¡Feliz Navidad! Y por adelantado un FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!
Bendiciones para ti y que tengan una Feliz semana de Navidad!!
Padre Tony
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
St. Mary’s Music Ministry
Needs Your Voice!!
Sat. 6pm Mass– Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15
Contact Kathy McBride 713-628-8387
Sun. 7:30am Mass - Rehearsals before Mass at 7am
Contact Yvonne Fisher 832-581-5974
Sun. 10:00am Mass - Annelise Lagasse 281-459-6453
Sun. 12:30pm Spanish MassContact Jose Vazquez 832-868-4081
Sun. 4pm Life Teen Mass- Rehearsals-Sunday 2pm
Contact Alex @ 281-543-7794 or sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com
ALTAR SOCIETY
Dec. 27/28: Christmas Flowers
Church Candle
In Loving Memory of Raymond Zann
By: Family
Chapel Candle
In Loving Memory of Leonardo Molina
By:Rosie Molina
Altar Flowers 2015
Jan. 10/11, 17/18, 25/25 31/Feb. 1
Feb. 7/8, 14/15
If you would like to place flowers on the altar for a
special occasion or in memory of a loved one please
contact the Church office or Carolyn O’Neal @ 832465-4689 to reserve your date.
January Altar Duty Assignments
Hostess: Peggy Holland, Angeles Sullivan
Altar Duty: Leslie Davis, Mose Davis
Laundry Duty: Peggy Holland
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am
Store Closed Thurs. & Sun.
Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph. We hear the words: The child
grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and
the favor of God was upon him.” As we remember
the poor during this New Year may we grow in
wisdom and have the favor of God upon us.
Please remember to support the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul in the coming year so that together we can
continue to bring comfort and peace to our brothers
and sisters who are suffering.
Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary’s is in desperate
need of volunteers. Several of our regular volunteers
have had to be taken off of the schedule due to medical issues. The store hours are 9-11am, and the store
is open every day but Thurs. & Sun. You can pick any
day you are able to work. If you are available to help
out, please contact the church office.
DECEMBER 28, 2014
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
December 31 & January 1
New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day
SATURDAY- 6:30pm
Altar Servers
Lector
Commentator
Extraordinary Ministers
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
Lector
Commentator
Extraordinary Ministers
of the Eucharist
R. Schoppe, R. Schoppe
N. Barrera
P. Stanton
A. Brinkley, W. Hayes
D. Vasquez, R. Vasquez
V. Swenson
D. Swenson
P. Holland, J. Shipp, K. Shipp
January 3 & 4, 2015
SUNDAY DAY – 6:00pm
Altar Servers
A. Nguyen, J. Nguyen
Lector
D. Swenson
Commentator
V. Swenson
Extraordinary Ministers
P. Sanchez, G. Rodriguez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Server
E. Kappil, R. Kappil
Lector
L. Raymundo
Commentator
N. Broussard
Extraordinary
L. Davis, M. Davis
SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Server
N. Avallone, N. Trevino
Lector
C. Bremer
Commentator
T. Avallone
Extraordinary Ministers
A. Griffiths, G. Leslie
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish)
Altar Servers
A. Calvillo, M. Hernandez
Lectors
R. Calvillo, S. Calvillo
Extraordinary Ministers
A. San Miguel, S. San Miguel
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-4:00pm
Altar Servers
A. Brinkley, D. Rowan
Lectors
D. Wade
Extraordinary Ministers
S. Davis, H. Novosad,
of the Eucharist
M. Novosad
Maintenance Update… We are in the process of
striping, waxing and polishing the floors in Rosary
Hall and St. Mary’s Parish Hall.
This will be done by a professional cleaning service
and is rather expensive, please help take care of the
floors by not dragging tables and chairs. Use the
chair dolly to move chairs and get help when setting
up tables. We will start with Rosary Hall on Dec. 30.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday:1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday:1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Friday:1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday:1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Please Pray For
Our Troops and …
Merci Burke, Jordan Bright, Sexastian Arzate, Candalaria
Ortiz, Chris Duncan, Mary Ramos, Lynette Roberts,
Michelle Burke, Chad Burke, Andre Josef Tallieu, Lea
Katherine Tennyson, Alia Perez, Genia & Willis Mahaffey,
M.L. Mayo, Abraham Flores, Priscilla Lopez, Richard
Bricker, Reynaldo Cantu, Arturo Munoz, Thelma Jean,
Dianne Lemons,
Aurora Martinez Jones, Michelle
Dowling, Chad Burke, Mercy Burke, Arnold Alanis,
Kathryn Coleman, Tex Murphy, Dottie Hurry, Carlos E.
Rodriguez, Jennifer Wade, Craig Wade, Rolland Harrison, Lilly Budd, Gloria, Luke Lewallen, Marty Montemayor, Marge Tennyson, Roland Gutierrez, Octavio
Salazar, Deborah
Esposito, Tracy Salinas, Michelle
Burke, Edgar Jovane Cantu, Abel Benitez, Mary Dean,
A.J. Saul, Goldie Skaggs, Casazza Family, Red Cornejo,
Jeanie DuPont, Juan Palacios, Sean DePaulo
Continue to Pray for Norman & Joanne Hartman, Marita Hooper, Sue Gonzalez, Linda Jaramillo, Janie Cavazos, Janet Lodge, Rose Moreno, Lois Johnston, Joe Funda, Ray Rozelle, Fran Tennyson, Jose Molina, Minnie
Lopez, Baby Gavin Binkley, Deacon Merce Leal, Charlotte Boudreaux, Marcos Vasquez, Margarita Klock,
John & Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O’Neal, Ben
Munoz, Nell Turk, Diana Ortiz, Ophelia Pinard, Bob &
Shirley Davis, Dot Ryan, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin,
Geraldine Christensen, Teresa Eidt, Barry Armstrong
and those requesting prayer via our web site.
Remember Our Shut-Ins Emil Schaider, Ann Blair, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, those battling terminal
illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and
Parson’s House.
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
during regular office hours. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep this list current.
“Gabriel’s Angels”
The Gabriel Project is designed to help women
and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy. If
you are in need of assistance or know
someone who is, please contact Belinda @ 713
-805-4961. or the Church Office.
DECEMBER 28, 2014
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT…
Our Greeter’s Ministry
is looking for a few new greeters for all masses!
Requirements: Smiling faces, warm handshakes
positive attitudes
Duties: Arrive 15 minutes before one Mass once a
month, SMILE and welcome parishioners and visitors
to St. Mary’s
Interested? Please contact the church office or
Debbie
Wade
@
713-417-5132
or
wadesinlp@sbcglobal.net
Upcoming Men’s Retreat
Holy Name Retreat Center
430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston, TX
January 9,10 & 11, 2015
Theme: “Meeting the Jesus I Never Knew”
This retreat is open to all men of the parish.
Contact Ruben Salinas @ 713-858-0154
Hector Villarreal @ 281- 470-9810
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Knights of Columbus Upcoming…
All Parishioners Welcome
January 10th—Please join us in praying the Holy
Rosary asking for our Blessed Mother’s intercession
for the unborn, elderly, disabled, sick and all special
intentions every 2nd Monday of the month in St.
Joseph’s Chapel @ 6:30pm.
If you have any questions about any of the above
information, please contact Jaime Vasquez @ 832-339-8849
or jmvsq@hotmail.com.
Anointing of the Sick ….
will be held Friday, January 2nd during the 8:30am
Mass in St. Joseph’s Chapel. If you are seriously ill,
suffering from a terminal illness or going to have a
life-threatening surgery, this sacrament is for you. If,
however, you are going to have a routine surgery Father will be glad to give you a blessing. Just call the
office and make an appointment to come by at your
earliest convenience.
Let us all be thankful for the gift of our
vocation. Learn to enrich your vocation of
Marriage or Holy Orders by attending an
enrichment made just for you. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is February
13-15, 2015. Register early to reserve a spot.
Contact Brian & Tina Little @ 281-773-4014 or
for
more
information
go
online
to
houstonme.org.
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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ LA PORTE
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
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 and are over the age of
eighteen? If your answer is yes to either of these
questions you may be interested in joining our RCIA
program. Classes are Wednesday @ 6:45pm in the
Parish Hall Conference Rm. There will be no class
this week due to the New Year’s holiday.
For
additional information, please call the office or email
Tracy @ stmarysrcia@yahoo.com.
Join Us…
Sunday Morning Bible Study with Deacon Stan & Tracy
Avallone. The program we are using is called “Bringing
Faith Home”. It is designed to help parents in teaching
and explaining their faith to their children. Please
consider joining us over in the Rosary Hall Conference
Room while your children are in CCE on Sunday
mornings (CCE Schedule @ 8:45am & 11). Everyone is
welcome. If you need any additional information please
contact Deacon Stan @ 281-507-2253.
Forgiveness Study...Tired of being told that you need to
forgive but never being told how to do it? Tired of being
held hostage by people who tell you “If you had really
forgiven me, you’d…? True forgiveness isn’t about
denying that what has been done to you is wrong. It also
isn’t about continuing relationships that are unhealthy or
mutually beneficial. Real forgiveness can open up a world
of healing and grace. Interested? We’ll be discussing forgiveness on Jan. 4, 11 and 18th @ 5:15pm(after Life
Teen Mass) in the Rosary Hall Conference Room. Please
email Tracy (stmarysrcia@yahoo.com) if you plan to
attend so that she can have materials prepared for you.
You are welcome even if you haven’t emailed ahead of
time.
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 pequeños y grandes todos los viernes
de 7:15-9:00p.m en la capilla de San Jose. Les invitamos a
participar con nosotros con un Servicio de
Comunion cada primer viernes del mes. Gracias por escuchar el llamado de Dios! Dios te bendiga!
FREE! ESL Classes
We are currently on a break from our regularly
scheduled classes for ESL. We will be resuming
classes after the 1st of the year and will place
updated information in the bulletin as soon as we
confirm our new schedule. For additional information contact the office.
DECEMBER 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary,
and Joseph
My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared
in the sight of all the peoples.
— Luke 2:30-31
Activities of the Week
Sun. Dec. 28: No CCE, EDGE or Life Teen
Mon. Dec. 29:
Clases de Crecimiento 7pm
Wed. Dec. 31: Knights New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance 6pm
Thurs. Jan. 1:
New Year’s Day (Office Closed)
Fri. Jan. 2:
Church Office Open
GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP
Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in
our bulletin the next time you patronize them. Through
their advertising, our parish receives our weekly
bulletin free of charge.
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
Jan. 4th, Feb. 1st, March 1st
Our regularly scheduled baptism classes are on the 2nd
Tuesday of each the month in English and 3rd Tuesday
of each month in Spanish @ 7pm. Baptisms are the first
Sunday of the month after the 10am and 12:30pm
Masses. To register please call the office.
Mass Intentions
If you have a deceased loved one, or would like to
remember someone on their special occasion please
call the office to schedule a Mass Intention. We are only
allowed to schedule one intention per Mass. All Mass
Intentions need to be paid for one week prior to the
scheduled Mass, or you will have to re-schedule the
Mass at a later date. The Stipend for each Mass is
$5.00. Please do not approach Fr. or one of the
Deacons prior to Mass to schedule an Intention.
Misas por Intenciones
Si tiene un ser querido que haya fallecido o desea
recordar a alguien en una ocasión especial, favor de
llamar a la oficina para programar una misa por una
intención. Solo nos está permitido programar una
intensión por misa. Todas las misas por una intensión
deben estar canceladas una semana antes de la fecha
programada o tendrá que programar nuevamente la misa
para otra fecha. El estipendio para cada misa es de
$5.00. Por favor, no le pida al sacerdote o diácono
por la intención de una misa sin haberla programado
en la oficina primero.
St. Joseph’s Chapel
If you feel God is calling you to spend one hour with Him,
please contact the office. If you are not available on a
weekly basis, but would be willing to be on our substitute
list, please call the office.
God’s blessings to each of you for answering “His Call”.
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No Classes Today
8:45am & 11:15am
CCE questions contact Jessica @ 281-515-5429 or
jarajess735@hotmail.com.
Life Teen Mass 4pm
Class Resumes Jan. 11th
Can You Help???
Archdiocesan Jr. High Youth Rally
Sat. Feb. 21st
St. Helen’s in Pearland
Registration $40.00 by January 26th.
No Class Tonight
Contact Renee Cortez @ 281-471-4705
No Sacraments Class
Info. Contact Deacon Stan Avallone 281-326-5083
We are collecting blankets
and jackets for the homeless
shelters in the area through
the month of January.
Please bring any donations
to Life Teen or the office.
Contact Shari Davis @ 281-471-6066 if you have
any questions about our Life Teen Program.