St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston

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1 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston 816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas Fax: Website: 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 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 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. 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.

2 Saturday, Nov. 24: 6:00pm Sunday, Nov. 25: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 27: 12:00pm Wednesday, Nov. 28: 8:30am Thursday, Nov. 29: 8:30am Friday, Nov. 30: 8:30am Saturday, Dec. 1: 6:00pm Sunday, Dec. 2: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Marion B. Wachel By:Noble Family Charles & Concetta Magliolo By:John Magliolo People of the Parish Special Intention for Zenaida Romero By:Valencia Family Jane Shipp By:Deborah Driscoll Larry Macon By:Lisa Lecompte Marita Hooper By:Jack Hooper Carmen Vasquez By:Vasquez Family Sara Dominguez By:Manuel & Sue Gonzalez Jesse T. Garcia By:Monica Boudreaux People of the Parish Delia Lopez By:Joe Lopez & Family Special Intention for Delia Romero By:Velencia Family David Copous By:Monica Boudreaux St. Mary s Annual Christmas Pageant It s that time of year again? We are going to start practices for our Annual Christmas Pageant. If our child is interested in participating in the Christmas pageant mandatory practices are as follows: Sunday, November 18, 2pm (Rosary Hall) Sunday, December 2, 2pm (Rosary Hall) Sunday, December 9, 2pm (Church) Sunday, December 16, 2pm (Church) Sunday, December 23, 2pm (Church) If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Vanessa AREA ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES St. Paul s (18223 Point Lookout Dr., Houston, TX) Monday, December 3, 7pm St. Hyacinth (Deer Park) Tuesday, December 4, 7pm St. Mary s (League City) Wednesday, December 5, 7pm St. Bernadette (15500 El Camino Real, Houston) Thursday, December 6, 7pm St. Helen (Pearland) Tuesday, December 11, 7pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, December 12, 7pm St. Clare (Houston) Thursday, December 13, 7pm St. Luke the Evangelist (11011 Hall Rd., Houston, TX) Wednesday, December 19, 7pm St. Mary s will not be having a special Advent Penance Service this year. Please attend one of the services listed below, come to our regular Saturday confessions (4:30-5:30pm) or contact the office to set up an appt. with Fr. Tony. Justice & Peace will be collecting canned goods for the Christmas baskets we will be distributing to our needy families at Christmas. Please place items in baskets at the doors of the church.

3 Dear parish family, Feast of Christ the King This Sunday is particularly very special in our liturgical church calendar because we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The liturgical year celebrates salvation history through Sunday worship with its grand ending of proclaiming Christ the King, which is this Sunday, the final Sunday in Ordinary Time. Next week we begin another year cycle of the Liturgical calendar with the First Sunday of Advent. The Feast of Christ King is the golden clasp of the liturgical year, for it binds every Christian to fight to establish His Kingdom in our own heart, in society, and in the entire world. As the Church closes the liturgical cycle, we are asked to concentrate our mind and our hearts in the One, who is the center of our faith, the principle and the end of all, Jesus Christ - Our Lord. He is the Alpha and the Omega of everything that we think, of everything that we love and of all that we are. The gospel selection this Sunday is about Jesus, the Witness to the Truth, who stands before the tribunal court of the world declaring, I came to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice (Jn18:33-37ff). We listen to voice of the King of our hearts, our Lord. And we are called to be like Him, to witness to the Truth, to be a light in humanity for Jesus. It s the Truth that sets us free. The Truth, that is God, shines for all of us, although many will stay seated and prefer to close their eyes to their comfort. This week, on the verge of a new Church year and the holy season of Advent, is an ideal time to take stock of our priorities, to see if we really are allowing Christ to reign in all aspects of our daily lives; to ask if He comes first in our schedules, our budgets, the use of our skills and talents. It s also a great moment to celebrate! We are not only servants of Christ the King, we are also His brothers and sisters. This should fill us with great joy. After celebrating the Holy Eucharist, take some time to celebrate at home, too. Bake a cake, take a walk, put on some music and dance with your kids. Christ is King! Blessings to all and have a good week! Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, Fiesta de Cristo El Rey Este domingo es particularmente muy especial para la iglesia en nuestro calendario litúrgico porque celebramos la Fiesta de Cristo El Rey. El año litúrgico celebra la historia de salvación a través de la adoración del domingo con su gran final proclamando Cristo El Rey, que es este domingo, el domingo final del tiempo ordinario. La próxima semana comenzamos otro ciclo del año del calendario Litúrgico con el primer domingo de Adviento. La Fiesta de Cristo El Rey es el broche de oro del año litúrgico, porque obliga a cada cristiano a luchar para establecer Su Reino en nuestro corazón, la sociedad, y en el mundo entero. Ahora que la Iglesia cierra el ciclo litúrgico, se nos pide concentrar nuestra mente y nuestros corazones en el Único, el que es el centro de nuestra fe, el principio y el fin de todo, Jesucristo nuestro Señor, Él es el Alfa y el Omega de todo lo que pensamos, de todo lo que amamos y de todo lo que somos. La selección del Evangelio de este Domingo es sobre Jesús, El Testigo de la Verdad, el que se pone de pie delante de la corte tribunal del mundo declarando, Yo vine a ser testigo de la verdad. Todo el que es de la verdad, escucha mi voz (Jn 18:33-37ff). Escuchamos a la voz del Rey de nuestros corazones, nuestro Señor. Y somos llamados para ser como El, de ser testigos de la verdad, de ser luz para la humanidad para Jesús. Es la Verdad que nos hace libres. La Verdad, que es Dios, brilla para todos, aunque muchos se quedaran sentados y prefieren cerrar sus ojos a su comodidad. Esta semana, al borde de un nuevo año de la Iglesia y la santa temporada de Adviento, es un momento ideal para hacer un balance de nuestras prioridades, para ver si verdaderamente estamos permitiendo que Cristo reine en todos los aspectos de nuestro diario vivir; para preguntarnos si Él está en primer lugar de nuestro calendario, nuestros presupuestos, el uso de nuestros dones y talentos. También es un gran momento para celebrar! No solo somos servidores de Cristo El Rey, también somos sus hermanos y hermanas. Esto debería llenarnos de gran gozo. Después de haber celebrado la Santa Eucaristía, tomen tiempo para celebrar en casa también. Hagan un pastel, salgan a caminar, pongan música y bailen con sus hijos. Cristo es Rey! Bendiciones para todos y que tengan una buena semana! Padre Tony

4 Special Altar Server Meeting in the Church Tuesday, December 4th,6pm The Altar Society has purchased new Altar Server cassocks and we are in need of ordering and making sure we have the correct sizes for all of our servers. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact ministry SCHEDULE december 1 & 2, 2018 SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Andrew Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen Isabelle Salas Commentator Tracy Avallone Extraordinary Ministers David Mossor, Patty Mossor SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Alex Molina, Natalie Molina Stephen Hoffman Commentator Demetris Guzman Extraordinary Ministers Kathy Sturn, Joe Sturm SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Sophia Melton, Isabelle Melton, Elaine Munoz Tracy Avallone Commentator Steve Wilson Extraordinary Ministers Richard Florance, Geraldine Leslie SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish) Altar Servers Adrian Rodriguez, Alejandro Rodriguez s Sergio Calvillo, Enrique Rincan Extraordinary Ministers Jose Gracia, Juany Gracia SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Servers Dylan Rowan, Sergio Reyes Jason Woods Extraordinary Ministers Maria Reyes, Felicia Reyes 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 stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. She will contact you and walk you through the steps to register. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ALTAR FLOWERS Nov. 24/25:In Loving Memory of Jacque Dulin By Tim & Jan Hughes Altar Flowers 2019 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan or ***Please do not place flowers or small vases in the Church or Chapel unless you contact the Altar Society and check for availability. DECEMBER ALTAR DUTY ASSIGNMENTS ALTAR: Lucy Morrison, Cindy Bremer LAUNDRY: Lucy Morrison, Cindy Bremer HOSTESS: All Altar Society Members Church Sanctuary Candle Special Intention for Elizabeth Edwards By Mother Chapel Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Jacque Dulin By Tim & Jan Hughes LECTOR BOOKS Please pick up your books in the Sacristy after Mass today. Your name is on your book. The readings begin on the First Sunday of Advent, December 2, Upcoming Baptismal Dates December 2, January 6, February 3 Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in English and the 3rd Tuesday of the month in 7pm. Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the 10am & 12:30pm Masses. If you are baptizing here, you need to fill out a registration form for your child s baptism, and we will need to make a copy of their birth certificate from the state before you attend the class. If you do not live in La Porte, you must be a registered, active member of St Mary s to baptize your child here. You cannot register in our parish only to baptize your child. Please come by or call the office to fill out the paperwork. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6;Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b- 5; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3: :2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

5 Activities of the Week Sun. Nov. 25: No CCE, EDGE & Life Teen, Bible Timeline 11am RH, Bible Study (ACTS) 5pm RH Mon. Nov. 26: Crecemiento 6:30pm RH Life Teen Confirmation Parent Mtg. 6:30pm PH, Rm5 Wed. Nov. 28: Bible Study (ACTS) 9am PH Conf. RM Thurs. Nov. 29:RCIA 6:45pm Fri. Nov. 30: Spanish Prayer Group 7:30pm Chapel Please Pray For Our Troops and 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, Susan Tolley, Aaron Binkley, Jordan Binkley, 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, Maria Cano, Anthony Luna, Sally Romeo, Paul Newman, Lauren Sturm, Joy Barksdale, Juanita Gonzales, Frances Zann, Glendolyn Rigsby, Cynthia de la Cerda, Dina Martinez, Bradford Shane Cooper Sr., Banda Family, Virginia Meyer, Melissa G.M., Mary Elizabeth Sheffield, Louise Beaulier, Cheryl Grimes and family, Ducharme Family, Joel Rivera, Mark Bowen, Natalie Klepaez, Virginia Ross, Lydia Rubio, Edward Salinas Jr., Tamara Batten, Brigitta Dobmeier Please Continue to Pray for 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, Ernie Molina, 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 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. Couples for Christ" Enriching the sacrament of marriage through faith, fellowship & prayer. We gather on Sunday evenings at 6:00, dinner included. If you would like to join us, please contact Greg or Cindy Bremer for more information. His: Hers: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store St. Mary s Church,816 Park Dr., La Porte, TX Low-Low Prices Clothing, Shoes, Houseware/Glassware, Hardware ~ New Merchandise Every Day ~ Hours: 9:00am to 11am Closed: Thursday & Sunday 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 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Instruments of God s Mercy Parish Goal 2018 $52, Total Amount Pledged $55, Total Amount Paid $51,917.99( 99.84%) Total # of Participants 154 Instruments of God s Mercy Just as we are one in the body of Christ, we must remember that we are one with other parishes in our archdiocese. Once a year, each of us is asked to make a commitment to support the work of our programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue god s work of spirituality, formation and education by contributing to the Diocesan Services Fund. Help us attain our goal of $52, To Give Online Go To For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude. Support the Bishops Initiative on Marriage! Let us live and love in our marriage as we await the coming of Jesus. Take time for your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in Contact Brian & Tina for more information. Or go online to Pope s Prayer Intention for November: In the Service of Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.

6 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 , , Marco & Mercedes Arrona, marco-51@sbcglobal.net 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. 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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRIED TURKEY FUNDRAISER $45.00 ~ LIMITED QUANTITY Last Day to Order Monday, November 19th Pick Up Nov. 21 at Smoke House 3-6pm Call office or contact a Knight to order. Deepen Your Prayer Life with Lectio Divina TO JOIN OUR FORMED Community Study on Lectio Dviina (praying with Scripture) you will need to be registered for FORMED. Register at stmaryslaporte.formed.org. Once you are registered and signed in click on the word Community at the top of the page. Then, on the Fr. Tony invites you banner click on visit group. Lastly, you will need to click on join group to access the weekly lessons and discussion. If you have any difficulty getting logged in, please contact Tracy by stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. RCIA Classes Have Started (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Thursdays 6:45pm St. Mary s Conference Room RCIA 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 Thursday 6:45pm. Students are welcome to begin classes at any time during the year. For additional information about the RCIA program, call the office or Tracy, stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. BIBLE TIMELINE STUDY Take a journey through the whole Bible. Learn how each period of salvation history fits into the practice of the Catholic faith. You will understand your faith and the Mass more deeply through this study. The study begins on August 19 and will meet in the Rosary Hall Conference 11:00am on Sunday mornings. The cost is $35. for materials, but if you are interested in repeating this study, it is free. Please contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom The Book of Acts shows the church enlivened by the Holy Spirt, teaching, preaching, healing and restoring outcasts in the same way that Jesus did while here on earth. Be inspired by the Holy Spirit with a new zeal for bringing Christ to the World. This Bible Study is meeting on 5:15pm in the Rosary Hall Conf. Rm, and 9:15 in St. Mary s conf. Rm The cost of the materials for the class will be $30. Please contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com to register. Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center The Theme or the upcoming Retreat Season of is: At the Name of Jesus: A Holy Name Retreat. Of all possible themes, why a retreat on the Holy Name of Jesus? Those close to the Passionists know that our Founder, St. Paul of the cross, enjoined his vowed religious to recite the following passage every time they gather for communal prayer: At the Name of Jesus every knee must bend in the heavens, on earth and under the earth and every tongue proclaim, to the glory of God the Father, that Jesus Christ is Lord. ~ Men s Retreat ~ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception January 4-6, 2019 Join us and make a difference to those whose life you touch every day! Contact Hector Villarreal Ruben Salinas ~ Women s Retreat ~ As you look ahead to Advent, consider coming to the Catholic Women s Retreat at Holy Name Retreat Center November 30 December 2, Register today! registrar.holyname@passionist.org

7 Classes Resume Next Weekend If you are interested or would like more information please contact Jessica Jaramillo Mon. & Jr. High Program, 6, 7 & 8th Grade No Class Today Randy Tercero EDGE Coordinator: randytercero@hotmail.com or Angie Life Teen Mass 4pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No Class Tonight See you next weekend!!! Bible Study 7pm Info. contact