Vision Statement. Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

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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, March 23: 6:00pm Sunday, March 24: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Tuesday, March 26: 12:00pm Wednesday, March 27: 8:30am Cristela Davila By:Deanna Amaya People of the Parish Marita Hooper By:Jack Hooper Special Intention for St. Mary s Youth Norman Key By:Richard & Shari Davis Special Intention for Baby Raelynn By:Frobenius Family Pat Young By:Heasty Family Thursday, March 28: 8:30am For All Those Battling Illness Friday, March 29: 8:30am For Our First Holy Communion Students Saturday, March 30: 6:00pm Sunday, March 31: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Charles & Concetta Magliolo By:John Magliolo In Thanksgiving By:Angelles Sullivan People of the Parish Emma Garcia Loredo By:Alvarez Family Special Intention for St. Mary s Life Teen & Core Team Friday Lenten Stations of the Cross 6:30PM English 7:15PM Spanish Date Celebrant March 29 Deacon Stan Avallone April 5 Deacon Hector Cantu April 12 Fr. Tony Castro 7:15PM (Spanish) Deacon Julio Fish Fry 5:30-8pm March 16 & 17, 2019 Weekly Goal $12, Regular Collection $ 10, DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Do Not Neglect to Share What you Have Parish Goal 2019 $52, Amount Pledged: $8, Amount Paid: $6, Total # of Participants 26 If you have not already offered your pledge in this year s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), please do so today. DSF 2019 reminds us, the Church, to Not Neglect to Share What you Have, and through our willingness to share our blessings, benefit ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. With your generous support of DSF, you offer praise to God and care to the many pressing needs that cannot be addressed individually or by one parish alone. Our parish goal for 2019 is $52,000. With every parish family s full participation, we will surely exceed this amount advancing the work of the Church in our community. To give online, please visit For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude. St. Mary s Family Bazaar October 21, 2019 Need a Chairman. Is It You??? Area Lenten Penance Services St. Clare of Assisi (Clear Lake) Tuesday, March 26, 7pm St. Paul the Apostle (Nassau Bay) Wednesday, March 28, 7pm Mary Queen (Friendswood) Tuesday, April 2, 7pm St. Luke (Houston) Wednesday, April 3, 7pm St. Helen (Pearland) Thursday, April 4, 7pm

3 Dear parish family, 3 Sunday Lent C PARISH IGNITE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Our Archdiocesan Community has been blessed with tremendous growth, but with that comes unprecedented challenges. If these challenges are not address now, they will affect the ability to fulfill our primary mission of proclaiming the Gospel message and serving the people of God. So at this time, we are entering into the largest capital campaign in the history of the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. Other parishes had already started theirs 2 years ago and others just a year ago. We are the third block 3 rd group of parishes which will kick off the campaign in their respective parishes this year. And soon you will hear more presentations about this. We must keep in mind that this is entirely different from the Diocesan Services Fund which is a yearly campaign to finance the more than 60 plus programs and Ministries of the Archdiocese. While IGNITE: OUR FAITH AND MIS- SION, is a capital campaign that will run for 4 years to fund these 4 components, namely: Upgrading the Seminary facilities, Rebuilding the Parishes and Schools in the Light of Harvey, Future Disaster Recovery Fund, Funding Catholic Education and Faith Formation, and Parish Support 33 % of what we will raise will come back to us for our specified parish projects. It is a Good effort Capital campaign meaning we ll not be penalized if we can t meet our goal. But the bigger we are able to raise then the bigger we can get for our projects. It seems too big at the outset but in reality the pledges we make in the span of 4 years is not really a big burden for a very necessary campaign so much needed at this point in time in the history of the Archdiocese. Because we are an integral part of the larger Catholic Community, I hope you will listen to the future presentations and read flyers. And I pray that you have an open mind and heart to consider how you can take part in this important mission of the Church. After hearing the details, I humbly ask your commitment in support of the campaign to the best of your ability. Blessings to all and have a good week. Fr. Tony Castro Querida familia parroquial, 3 Domingo de Cuaresma C CAMPAÑA PARROQUIAL IGNITE Nuestra comunidad arquidiocesana ha sido bendecida con un tremendo crecimiento, pero con eso vienen desafíos fuera de lo comun. Si estos desafíos no se confrontan ahora, afectarán la capacidad de cumplir nuestra misión principal de proclamar el mensaje del Evangelio y servir al pueblo de Dios. Así que en este momento, estamos entrando en la campaña de capital más grande en la historia de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston Houston. Otras parroquias ya habían comenzado las suyas hace 2 años y otras solo hace un año. Somos el "tercer bloque": el tercer grupo de parroquias que iniciará la campaña en sus parroquias respectivas este año. Y pronto escucharás más presentaciones sobre esto. Debemos tener en cuenta que esto es completamente diferente del Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos, que es una campaña anual para financiar los más de 60 programas y ministerios de la Arquidiócesis. Si bien "IGNITE: NUESTRA FE Y MISIÓN", es una campaña de capital que durará 4 años para financiar estos 4 componentes, que son: Modernizar las instalaciones del Seminario, Reconstruir las parroquias y las escuelas a la luz de Harvey, Fondo para la recuperación de desastres futuros, Financiamiento Educación católica y formación en la fe, y apoyo parroquial: el 33% de lo que recaudaremos nos regresará para nuestros proyectos parroquiales específicos. Es una "campaña de Capital de buen esfuerzo", lo que significa que no seremos penalizados si no podemos cumplir con nuestra meta. Pero cuanto más podamos recaudar, más grandes las posibilidades de obtener fondos para nuestros proyectos. Parece demasiado grande al principio, pero en realidad las promesas que hacemos en el lapso de 4 años no son realmente una gran carga para una campaña muy necesaria, tan necesaria en este momento en la historia de la Arquidiócesis. Debido a que somos una parte integral de la comunidad católica en general, espero que escuchen las futuras presentaciones y lean los folletos. Y oro para que tenga una mente y un corazón abiertos para considerar cómo puede participar en esta importante misión de la Iglesia. Después de escuchar los detalles, le pido humildemente su compromiso para apoyar esta campaña lo mejor que usted pueda. Bendiciones a todos y que tengan una buena semana. P. Tony Castro

4 MINISTRY SCHEDULE MARCH 30 & 31, 2019 SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Andrew Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen Dennis Swenson Commentator Victoria Swenson Extraordinary Ministers Debbie Wade, of the Eucharist Victoria Swenson SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Alex Molina, Natalie Molina Demetris Guzman Commentator Kathy Nastally Extraordinary Ministers Leslie Davis, Mose Davis of the Eucharist SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Reece Schoppe, Ryan Schoppe Vanessa Maduzia Commentator Kerry Regan Extraordinary Ministers Richard Florance, of the Eucharist Vanessa Lara SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish) Altar Servers Adrian Rodriguez, Alejandro Rodriguez s Enrique Rincan, Olivia Rodriguez Extraordinary Ministers Jose Rios, Yoli Rios of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Server Jeremiah Arredondo, Jorge Arredondo Jason Woods Extraordinary Ministers Jose Lopez, Cecilia Lopez of the Eucharist St. Mary s Samaritan Ministry Bereavement Support Team Weekly Grief Share seminars will take a 3 week break. The next Saturday's Topic (April 6, 2019, 9:00 am to 10:30 am) is the 5th session) Grief and Your Relationship. Please join us if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. 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. Pick up a pink brochure in the back or sides of the church for detailed information. For additional information please contact the Team Coordinator Nelda Shealy at St. Mary s Samaritan Ministry Bereavement Support Team is currently training facilitators. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator in this Ministry, please call Nelda Shealy at Job Opening at St. Mary Deadline to Apply April 15 Director of Religious Educa on (DRE) Jessica Jamarillo is moving to a full me job at the Catholic Chari es downtown. We are so grateful for her valuable ministry in our parish church as DRE for the past years. She will finish her responsibili es here by the end of the school year this May. We are now beginning in search for her replacement. Qualifica ons: Must be an ac ve Catholic in good standing with the Church. Minimum of 4 year college degree in religious educa on, religious studies or another relevant field or significant equivalent experience. Archdiocesan Catechist cer ficate and has training in sacramental prepara ons and as parish cateche cal leader. Minimum experience of three years of parish cateche cal experience. Must have excellent organiza on and communica on skills. Proficient in MS so ware, Excel, Word and Publisher. Must be fluent in English, Spanish is a plus. Basic job descrip on (details upon interview) Planning and oversight of parish religious program through grade 12, including sacramental prepara ons. Facilita ng parent and catechist mee ngs, retreats and workshops. Communica ng an enthusiasm for the Catholic faith among our young people and their families. Manage and maintain the Safe Environment Policy compliance requirements for catechists and ministry volunteers. Must be available to work on weekends and evenings. Interested Candidates call the parish office. Applica ons addressed to: Search Commi ee for DRE St. Mary Parish Church

5 Activities of the Week Sun. March 24: CCE, EDGE, Life Teen Bible Study RH Conf. Rm 11am Adult Confirmation Class 2pm Bible Study - OREMUS, RH 5pm Mon. March 25: FHC Volunteer Mtg. 6:30pm PH Tues. March 26: Ignite Mtg. 6pm. PH Conf. Rm Wed. March 27: Bible Study-OREMUS, Conf. Rm, 9:15am Thurs. March 28: RCIA 5-9pm Fri. March 29: Fish Fry 5:30pm-8pm Stations 6:30(English) & 7:15 (Spanish) Sat. March 30: FHC Retreat 9am-5pm RH No Grief Share Saturday, March 30 Please Pray For Our Troops and Linda Zeller, Oscar Cantu, Alan Buxkemper, Andrea Pina, Pam Nunley, Hector Castro, Cody Frankoviac, Tim Sturm, Isaac Aaron Torres, Dena Michna, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Marilyn James, Christina C., Chuck & Susan Thompson, Don & Allie Faye Mathews, Brad & Barbaran Riley, Seth Permenter & Family, Parker Dixon & Family, Jeremy & Diana Cassidy & Family, Kendra Ramirez & Family, Raelynd and Family, Amanda Zan, Chuck & Susan Thompson, Manuelita Salinas, Arthur Vidal, Sue Gonzalez, Susan Tolley, Aaron Binkley, Jordon Binkley, Erica Cantu, Salvador Vasquez, 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 Continue to Pray for Randy Hanks, 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, 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 Lynn Guio, Francisco Rodriguez Our Sympathy to Shan Revak and family on the loss of her sister in law, Lynn, and the family of Francisco Rodriguez 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. ALTAR FLOWERS No Flowers during Lent Available Dates for Altar Flowers 2019 May 25/26 June 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, 29/30 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan or Is God calling you this Lent? Due to work schedules, we are in need of someone to be a second person in the Chapel from 4-5pm on Wednesday s. If you can help or would like to be placed on the sub list, please call the office. 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 or the Church Office. Pope s Prayer Intention for March Evangelization: That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday:Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] Give of Your Time Sat. March 30 ~ Be a Volunteer~ First Holy Communion Retreat Mtg. Mon. 6:30pm

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 UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY Back by Popular Demand OREMUS: A Guide to Catholic Prayer. 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 the Rosary Hall Conference Room and 9:15am Wednesday mornings in the Parish Hall Conference Rm. Contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com 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 6pm in the Conference Room next to the church office. Cost will be $20. for materials. Contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com to register. 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 Tracy, stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. Are you Single or Single Again? Please join us Monday, April 1, 2019, for a trip to the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park. Meet at the Chapel at 9:15 am to ride the East Harris County bus, $3 donation requested. Hopefully, the cherry trees will be in bloom. Free Admission. There is a train ride through the gardens and other areas of Hermann Park for $3.50/pp. Lunch will be at the Pinewood Café on the garden premises. Here is a link to their menu: Please RSVP as soon as possible to Victoria, , vjswenson@att.net. 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 Upcoming Baptismal Dates April 7, May 5, June 2 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.

7 8:45am & 11:15am Classes Resume Today Contact Jessica Jaramillo Monday 9am-12noon at Jr. High Program, 6, 7 & 8th Grade Classes Resume Today 5pm Randy Tercero EDGE Coordinator: randytercero@hotmail.com or Angie Life Teen Mass 4pm Life Night Tonight 5pm A very special thank you to everyone who helped make our retreat to Cat Springs possible. Our teens are a true blessing to all of us. Thanks you for your prayers and continual support. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bible Study 7pm Info. contact