Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord May 28, Vision Statement

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1 Archdiocese of Galveston Houston St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 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: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord May 28, 2017 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. 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. & (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-Patty Detweiler Bulletin/Sacramental Records Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance-Humberto Villalobos Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland 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.

2 Activities of the Week Sun. May 28: Veterans Memorial Mass 4pm ***For Veterans Mass today place pictures on the table located in front of the Ambo before 4pm Mass Mon. May 29: ESL Rosary Hall 9:30am Women s AA Rosary Hall 7pm Tues. May 30: ESL Rosary Hall 9:30am Citizenship Class Rosary Hall 7pm Thurs. June 1: KC Mtg. Rosary Hall 6:30pm Fri. June 2: Spanish Prayer Group Chapel 7pm Sat. June 4: BLOOD DRIVE 8:30am-12:30pm Rosary Hall ALTAR FLOWERS May 27/28:In Loving Memory of Grady & Marie Estes By: Hector & Brenda Villarreal 2017 Flower Dates Available June 10/11 July 1/2, 15/16, 29/30 August 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 26/27 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan or to reserve your date as soon as possible. Church Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Socorro Manguia By:Rosie Molina June Altar Duty Assignments Altar Duty:Belinda Guerrero, Heather Lopez Laundry Duty: Belinda Guerrero Do you want to learn more about your faith??? Check out our new media kiosks at the back of the church and in Rosary Hall. Please Note our special sale...bishop Fulton Sheen book for $1.00, along with other specials. Blood Drive June 4th 8:30am-12:30pm Rosary Hall CFL express enables you to complete The Blood Center s health history interview in the comfort of your own home. You must complete the health history interview and print your ticket on the same day as you donate. Thank you in advance for your gift! Free ESL & Citizenship Classes ESL classes will be held Monday & Tuesday mornings 9:30-11am and the Citizenship classes will be on Monday 7pm in Rosary Hall. Provided we have enough interest, both classes will continue for the spring semester. If you need any additional information, please contact the office. Husbands and Wives Expand your married love by exploring a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend (Oct or Nov ). For more information contact Brian & Tina or go online to Exodus Bible Study Called to Freedom The Exodus can be viewed as the defining moment in Israel's history, for it was then that God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt and to a life of freedom as His people. Exodus: Called to Freedom looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that, more than just seeking to free His people from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free His people from the far more sinister tyranny of sin, so they could live the authentic freedom that belongs to children of God. Because of this, the Exodus story is not just Israel's story, it is our story as well; it tells us who God is and what He calls us to be. Exodus: Ongoing Bible study that will run 10 weeks. Cost for materials are $25 and scholarships are available. Tracy@stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. 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 able to help out occasionally, please call the office to be placed on our substitute list. God s blessings to each of you for answering His Call. ~ Giving to Give ~ If you have a rosary in need of repair, or if you would like to have one made, please contact Rena ***New Rosaries ~ $20.00 & up (Available in the office) Repairs ~ $5.00 & up. All proceeds are donated to the building fund. GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in our bulletin the next time you patronize them. If you notice on the back of the bulletin, we now have several new advertisers. Through their advertising, our parish receives our weekly bulletin free of charge. 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 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 2

3 Dear parish family, ASCENSION OF THE LORD The Feast of the Ascension like the Resurrection Sunday is not simply about commemorating a past glorious event. But it's about celebrating an event which literally unlocks the meaning of life, and reveals to us the plan of God for all creation. This is something to which we need to pay attention and consider what it does mean for our lives. The readings on this feast universally reinforce not only Jesus physical ascension, but also the design the Lord set forth for His Church and for His work to continue. The Lord has left the disciples physically not to abandon them but to give them the power to continue the work of redemption. The disciples were now onwards to be the mouth, the hands, and the feet of the Lord to proclaim the good news of salvation up to the ends of the world until the end of time. Jesus words in this Sunday's gospel, Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you always until the end of the age. Thus we can also call this feast day, "the Great Commission. We are the disciples of the Lord here and now. The task of bringing the Good News is not only given to the ordained ministry like the bishops, priests and deacons, although this is given to them in a special manner, but by virtue of our baptism having ourselves called to be Christians we become sharers of the mission of the Lord to bring the good news to all in whatever little way we can. We cannot say we are his disciples if we are passive and not active in our faith. And so therefore, may this feast day remind us to take the Lord at his word and that we live what we believe. And may the Lord empower us to go out to proclaim in our lives the good news, and that the power of our faith in the Lord may be made manifest working in us and through us. When we were baptized, we were at that moment incorporated in Jesus Christ Himself, made members of His Body, the Church. St. Augustine wrote, Where the Head is, there is the Body; where I am, there is my Church. We, too, are one; the Church is in me and I in Her, and we two are your Beloved. But are we part of the Church in the way Jesus wanted us to be? Is the Church part of us? It should be. We are called, and we must work each day to respond to that calling. Blessings to all and have a good week. Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR La Fiesta de la Ascensión como el Domingo de la Resurrección no es simplemente conmemorar un evento glorioso pasado. Se trata de celebrar un acontecimiento que literalmente abre el sentido de la vida, y nos revela el plan de Dios para toda la creación. Esto es algo a lo que debemos prestar atención y considerar lo que significa para nuestras vidas. Las lecturas de esta fiesta refuerzan universalmente no sólo la ascensión física de Jesús, sino también el diseño que el Señor estableció para Su Iglesia y para que Su obra continúe. El Señor ha dejado físicamente a los discípulos sin abandonarlos, sino para dándoles el poder de continuar la obra de redención. Los discípulos eran ahora la boca, las manos y los pies del Señor para anunciar las buenas nuevas de la salvación hasta los confines del mundo hasta el fin de los tiempos. Las palabras de Jesús en el evangelio de este domingo: "Id pues, y haced discípulos de todas las naciones, bautizándolos en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, enseñándoles a guardar todo lo que Yo os he mandado, He aquí, yo estoy con vosotros todos los días hasta el fin del mundo ". Así también podemos llamar a este día de fiesta: La Gran Comisión". Somos los discípulos del Señor aquí y ahora. La tarea de llevar la Buena Nueva no sólo se da al ministerio ordenado como son los obispos, sacerdotes y diáconos, aunque a ellos se les da de una manera especial, pero en virtud de nuestro bautismo habiéndonos llamado a ser cristianos nos hacemos partícipes mde La misión del Señor de llevar la buena nueva nos corresponde a todos en la manera que podamos. No podemos decir que somos sus discípulos si somos pasivos y no actuamos en nuestra fe. Y así, pues, que este día de la fiesta nos recuerde a comprometernos con el Señor en su palabra y que vivamos lo que creemos. Y que el Señor nos autorice a salir a proclamar en nuestras vidas las buenas nuevas, y que el poder de nuestra fe en el Señor se manifieste trabajando en nosotros ya través de nosotros. Cuando fuimos bautizados, éramos en ese momento incorporados en Jesucristo mismo, siendo miembros de Su Cuerpo: La Iglesia. San Agustín escribió: "Donde está la Cabeza, está el Cuerpo; Donde yo estoy, allí está mi Iglesia. Nosotros también somos uno; La Iglesia está en mí y yo en Ella, y nosotros dos somos su Amado". Pero, somos parte de la Iglesia de la manera en que Jesús quería que fuéramos? Es la Iglesia parte de nosotros? Debería ser. Somos llamados, y debemos trabajar cada día para responder a ese llamado. Bendiciones a todos y que tengan una buena semana. Fr. Tony

4 Saturday, May 27: 6:00pm Sunday, May 28: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Tuesday, May 30: 12:00pm Amanda Kempf Chollett By:A Friend Juan Benitez By:Twomey Family Delia Lopez By:Joe Lopez People of the Parish Prayers for Our Country & Deceased/Living Members of our Military Rev. Bruce Noble Wednesday, May 31: 8:30am Herlinda Garza By:Family Thursday, June 1: 8:30am Friday, June 2: 8:30am Saturday, June 3: 6:00pm Sunday, June 4: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Tobin Creswell By:Cormac & Maggie O Reilly Betty Austin By:Ron Balsam Karen Bounds By:Heasty Family People of the Parish John Brothers By:Maria Anaya Margarita Chavez Costañon By:Chavez Family Jesse T. Garcia By:Sara Sexton 4th of July Celebration St. Mary s Parish Grounds 5-8pm We are in the planning stages of our July 4th festivities. If you are the head of a ministry that may be willing to help with food, game booths or activities please contact Diana Altar Server Training We will have Altar Server training this 2 pm in the church. This training is for all current Altar Servers in order to learn the proper times to ring the bells during Mass and those wishing to become servers. The only requirement is that you be of school age and have made your 1st Communion. The training will last approximately one hour, and parents are encouraged to come with their children during the training. Weekly Goal $12, May 13 & 14, 2017 Regular Collection $8, DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Parish Goal 2017 $52, Total Amount Pledged $40, Total Amount Paid $27,722.50(53.31%) Total # of Participants 120 Go Make Disciples If you have not already offered your pledge in this year s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), please do so today. DSF 2017 is focused on us, the Church, as we Go Make Disciples with your gifts, which will benefit ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Through your generous support of DSF, we bring Christ s comfort and care to the many pressing needs that cannot be addressed individually or by one parish alone. Our Parish goal for 2017 is $52,000. With every parish family s full participation, we will surely exceed this amount and do our share to help so many in need, advancing the work of the Church community. To give online, please visit For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude. To Give online go to Come Holy Spirit... JOIN IN THIS WORLDWIDE EVENT TO MAKE THIS YEAR S PENTECOST A DAY OF TRUE CONVERSION FOR CHRIST! PARISHIONERS OF ST. MARY S ARE PRAYING A NOVENA FROM MAY 25th - JUNE 2nd JUNE 3rd ADORATION AFTER SATURDAY NIGHT MASS SEE THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR INFO ON OTHER EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ON THIS DAY OF UNIFICATION. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered or came out to support our Knights Garage Sale last weekend. We could not have done it without you!!! 4

5 Please Pray For Our Troops and Alan Myer, Jerry & Evelyn Vidos, Patrick Strauch, Velma Talkington, Nai Mongeillo, Wayne Boatman, Johnny Martinez, Ashley Paulissen, Carol Wright, Lara Jaramillo, Marcy Salinas, Mary Himjosa, Linda Patten, Molly Batson, Bernardo Rodriguez, Diana Villarreal, Lori Carden, Susan Tolley, Mary Pat Wells, Wes & Lowine Sarbacker, Ashley Paulissen, Adam Douglas, Steven Carr, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Seth Permenter, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Lloyd Wells, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Jarred H., Cindy & Dave Schmitz, Faith A., Tami Sills, H.C. Wade, LeeAnn & Family, Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth Christian, Marilyn James, Guadalupe Carrasco, Henry Garcia, Donna Henson, Steven Hester, Manuela Zamora, Britton Phillips, Owen Eggers, Aaron Binkley, Jordon Binkley, Adam Douglas, Tara Cava, Fr. Gary Rickles, Maria Rubio, Candelaria Ortiz, Sherry Paschal, David Copous, Mike Rupley, Pedro B. Sanchez, Lauren Sturm, Bob Wolff, Romeal Nolan, Scott Tompson, Joel Rivera, Sean & Brittany Griffis, Destiny Perez, Monica Lesenski, Elizabeth Cisneros, Kelli Wilson Continue to Pray for Aurelia Hinojosa, Cathy Hanzelka, Msgr. Boli Zientek, Felipe Sanchez, Ben Gerdes, Gayle Phillips, Carlos Smith, Jane Middleton, Rosa Reyes, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contreras, Romeal Nolan, Becky Melchor, Aaron Rodriguez, Irene Templet, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Kay Gold, Red Cornejo, Marita Hooper, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Minnie Lopez, Deacon Merce Leal, Margarita Klock, Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Joanie O Neal, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Teresa Eidt, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Joe & Josie Funda, Ophelia Pinard, Ann Blair, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, Carolyn Douglas, those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson s House. Repose of the Soul of Joseph Waites Our Sympathy to the family of Joseph Waites 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. Upcoming Baptismal Dates June 4, July 2, August 6 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. The Missing Piece ~ Soaring to New Heights Engaging Summer Program Jr. High & High School Youth Inspiring Interest in Maritime, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Contact Sharon sharonm@themissingpieceministry.org St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am Store Closed Thurs. & Sun. Drop-off 24/7 Today as we celebrate the feast of the Ascension we are reminded that Christ s saving work on earth continues through his disciples...and now through us. This month, through your donations, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought the love and care of Jesus to the poor by assisting the needy in our community with their utilities and rent. Thank You! Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary s is in need of volunteers (Especially able-bodied males). The 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 Anointing of the Sick. will be held Friday, June 2, 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. Please call the office and make an appointment to come by at your earliest convenience if you are unable to attend this Mass. Free Babysitting available during 10 am Mass every Sunday St. Mary s Rosary Hall Girls 5th-9th Grade Looking for SUMMER FUN? Join the adventures at Dominican Sisters Summer Camp July 2-8 at Camp Kappe. Activities: Archery, Initiative Games, Singing, Arts, Crafts and more. For further information contact: Sr. Thomas Ann, OP, at , or go online to and follow the links under Ministries to download a brochure. Archdiocesan Information Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group Meets 3rd Thursday, each 7:30pm. Contact Shannon Maria Goretti Support Group: New support group for those afflicted with any type of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual or mental) will begin to 7pm on the third Monday of every month in downtown Houston at the Cathedral Centre (1701 San Jacinto Street, Houston, TX 77002).For more information about the Maria Goretti Network that is sponsoring this support group, go to or call Retrouvaille: Meetings are designed to help marriages facing challenging situations. Please check our website for upcoming sessions. Register@: Do you know a couple that is having a challenging situation in their relationship and need help? We may be able to coach you as a couple. We offer enrichment sessions, consulting and mentoring for married couples experiencing some crisis or challenges in their relationship. For more detailed information please contact the office of Family Life

6 Join Us St. Mary s Music Ministry Sat. 6pm Mass Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15 Contact Kathy McBride Sun. 7:30am Mass - Rehearsals before Mass at 7am Contact Yvonne Fisher Sun. 10:00am Mass - Wed. 6:30-9pm Rosary Hall Contact Annelise Lagasse Sun. 12:30pm Spanish Mass- Contact Jose Vazquez Sun. 4pm Life Teen Mass- Rehearsals-Sunday 2pm Contact Alex sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com or READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday:Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 MINISTRY SCHEDULE JUNE 3 & 4, 2017 SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Andrew Nguyen, John Paul Nguyen Isabelle Salas Commentator Tracy Avallone Extraordinary Ministers David Mossor, Patty Mossor SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Natalie Molina Nick Barrera Commentator Neal Broussard Extraordinary Ministers Mose Davis, Leslie Davis, Dianne Gerdes SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Oliver Tercero, Madalyn Tercero Vanessa Maduzia Commentator Cindy Bremer Extraordinary Ministers Greg Bremer, Richard Florance, Geraldine Leslie SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish) Altar Servers Dania Castaneda, Mayra Hernandez, Jasmine Rodriguez s Olivia Rodriguez, Ernestina Leyva Extraordinary Ministers Victor & Juanita Velasquez SUNDAY 4:00pm Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Eros Lopez, Sergio Reyes Jason Woods Shari Davis, Rosie Molina, Felicia Reyes CCE Registration in August Pre K-5th Grade We are in need of CCE Teachers/Aides Contact Jessica in office on Mon. or Wed. Jr. High Youth Program (6, 7 & 8th Grade) Movie Night Friday 7pm Rosary Hall Volunteers needed for next year! EDGE Info. contact Life Teen Mass Today 4pm Steubenville on the Bayou Houma, Louisiana June 16-18, 2017 Youth Bible Study Every Wed. Rm 7pm Charismatic Center First Wed. of the Month-Carpool St. Mary s 6pm Info. contact

7 VBS 2017 July 10th-14th Mon. ~ Fri. 9am - 12noon This summer s VBS theme will be God Loving Trail. This program is designed for PreK-5th grade students. We will accept students the 1st day of VBS, but would prefer you register early so we will be able to order enough supplies for everyone. We Need You!!! Join our VBS team... ~Adult volunteers must be Virtus trained. We need volunteers of all ages. Please consider sharing your love of God with our youth. Go to to find area churches that will be having the training. For additional information or if you would like to sign up to be a volunteer, please ksommer76@gmail.com or call the Church Registration Form Name: Address: City State Phone#: Date of Birth: Home Grade Fall 2017: Emergency Contact: (Not Parent) Parent s Names: Important information about your child: Allergies or other medical conditions: Home Parish : Complete and return to the Church office.