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

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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: 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-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-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 24: 6:00pm 90th Birthday Celebration Marge Fleming By:Her Children Sunday, March 25: 7:30am Zosimo Dapitan By:Marden Dapitan 10:00am Joanie O Neal By:Rosie Meridan 12:30pm 4:00pm Tuesday, March 27: 12:00pm Wednesday, March 28: 8:30am People of the Parish Special Intention for Sarah Johnston By:Noble Family Marita Hooper By:Heasty Family Encarnacion Cruz By:Ilustre Family Thursday, March 29: 7:00pm Celebration of the Lord s Supper Friday, March 30: 3:00pm Stations of the Cross (English) 7:00pm Stations of the Cross (Spanish) Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31: 8:30pm Easter Vigil Mass Sunday, April 1: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm Sarah Jayne & Art Brossette By:John Magliolo People of the Parish Maria del Camen Diaz By: Maria Constantine Easter ~ No 4pm Life Teen Mass Today Pope s Prayer Intention for March Evangelization: Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. Join Us La Porte Community Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 1, 6:30am Sylvan Beach Pavilion 1 Sylvan Beach Dr., La Porte Sponsored by the La Porte Ministerial Alliance DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Instruments of God s Mercy Parish Goal 2018 $52, Total Amount Pledged $28, Total Amount Paid $16, (30.90%) Total # of Participants 92 If you have not already offered your pledge in this year s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), Please do so today. DSF 2018 is focused on us, the Church, as we use our gifts to be Instruments of God s Mercy, which will benefit ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese. Through your support, 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 is $52,000. With every parish family s full participation, we will surely exceed this amount and do our share to help many in need, advancing the work of the Church in our community. To Give Online Go To For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude. Samaritan Corner Counting Our Blessings!!! We have 3 incredible funeral teams that provide receptions for the families who have lost a loved one after the funeral. Perhaps you would be willing to volunteer to make something beforehand or come to setup/serve on the day of the funeral reception. Please call the office if you are interested, and we will get you in contact with one of our funeral team leaders. Thank you to everyone who has already responded to our request for volunteers. However, we are still in need of others to assist us in this Ministry in any way they can. Please call the office if you would be able to help out in any way. FYI...We will be having our normal Adoration schedule in the Chapel this week on Tuesday, and Wednesday morning until right before the 8:30 am Mass. Please see the bulletin insert for details. Have a blessed and prayerful Holy Week.

3 Dear parish family, PASSION SUNDAY This Sunday introduces us to a week of intense reflection on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. The Good Shepherd becomes the sacrificial lamb; the Sower becomes the grain of wheat that dies; the Lord becomes the servant wounded by suffering, as the prophet Isaiah foretold. This is the Jesus we want to follow, because we believe in Him, because we know that his Cross is the source of life, because we already feel in ourselves the light of the resurrection that we will celebrate in a week. Hopefully during this Holy Week we will slow down our other activities and concentrate on grasping and understanding all that Jesus went through on our behalf. But what about the remaining fifty-one weeks, or for that matter, the remaining weeks of our lives? Should we not during this week, along with those being newly baptized, renew our baptismal vows to be a lifelong disciple of Jesus? During this week we will be faced with several important choices. The first very simply is; will we longingly gaze on Jesus agony and death, and his resurrection for us, or will we only give him a cursory glance? The Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Eucharistic Adoration, and a host of spiritual readings are all means we can use to longingly and continually reflect on his passion and resurrection. Will we? Perhaps there may be no better finale to this week than to dedicate ourselves to follow Jesus for a lifetime, and for the remainder of our life, by our actions and words, direct the gaze of others to him. If we do the latter it will make a difference in our lives not just for two days, two weeks, or even two months, but a difference that will last a lifetime. Blessings to all and have a HOLY week! Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, DOMINGO DE RAMOS Este domingo se nos presenta una semana de intensa reflexión sobre el sufrimiento, la muerte y la resurrección de Jesús, nuestro Señor y Salvador. El Buen Pastor se convierte en el cordero sacrificado; el sembrador se convierte en el grano de trigo que muere; el Señor se convierte en el siervo herido por el sufrimiento, como predijo el profeta Isaías. Este es el Jesús que queremos seguir, porque creemos en Él, porque sabemos que su Cruz es la fuente de vida, porque ya sentimos en nosotros mismos la luz de la resurrección que celebraremos en una semana. Afortunadamente durante esta Semana Santa disminuiremos nuestras otras actividades y nos concentraremos en captar y comprender todo lo que Jesús pasó en nuestro nombre. Pero qué pasa con las restantes cincuenta y una semanas, o para el caso, las semanas restantes de nuestras vidas? No deberíamos, durante esta semana, junto con aquellos recién bautizados, renovar nuestros votos bautismales para ser un discípulo de Jesus de por vida? Durante esta semana nos enfrentaremos con varias elecciones importantes. El primero es simplemente; Miraremos con nostalgia la agonía y muerte de Jesús, y su resurrección por nosotros, o solo le daremos una mirada superficial? El Rosario, las Estaciones de la Cruz, la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia, la Adoración Eucarística y una serie de lecturas espirituales son todos medios que podemos usar para reflexionar anhelante y continuamente sobre su pasión y resurrección. Lo haremos? Tal vez no haya un final mejor para esta semana que dedicarnos a seguir a Jesús durante toda la vida, y por el resto de nuestra vida, mediante nuestras acciones y palabras, dirigir la mirada de los demás hacia él. Si hacemos lo segundo, hará una diferencia en nuestras vidas no solo durante dos días, dos semanas o incluso dos meses, sino una diferencia que durará toda la vida. Bendiciones para todos y que tengan una semana SANTA! P. Tony

4 Activities of the Week Sun. March 25: CCE, No EDGE & No Life Teen OREMUS Bible Study Group 5:15pm Rosary Hall Mon. March 26: Creciemento 6:30pm Rosary Hall Tues. March 27: Chrism Mass Co-Cathedral 7pm Wed. March 28:Adoration closes before 8:30am Mass OREMUS Bible Study Group 9:15am PH Conf. Rm Holy Thursday, March 29: Office 12 noon Good Friday, March 30: Office Closed Holy Saturday Vigil Mass 8:30pm OREMUS-LET US PRAY The Oremus study program teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Over the course of eight weeks you will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. Following the Tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of the saints, you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to hear his voice. Classes 5:15pm & 9:15am READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52: :12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18: :42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14: :1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, :4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 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 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 Single/Single Again Social Ministry: Join us Monday, April 2 nd for a leisurely trip to Blue bonnet country. Nature is so restora ve. We will visit the Blue Bell Creamery in Brenham and stop by La Bahia An que Show in Burton. Held in the historic 1879 La Bahia Dance Hall, it offers fine American and English furniture, Flow Blue, sterling silver, clocks, European linens, books, primi ves, American stoneware, vintage and estate jewelry, architectural items, elegant glass, vintage andrepurposed items. Stop for sausage on the way or coming back home at Chappell. Restaurant: It Must Be Heaven (soup, sandwiches, dessert, and Blue Bell Ice Cream, of course). Leave at 9:15 a.m. on East Harris County bus from St. Mary s Chapel. No long tour of Blue Bell, but they do have an ice cream shop with film and you can see some of how their ice cream is made. No strenuous walking. Your cost: $3 dona on + lunch. RSVP to vjswenson@a.net, Call or vjswenson@a.net to join St. Mary s Single/Single Again Social Ministry. St. Mary s VBS 2018 July 9th thru 13th We are still in need of 6 Adult Volunteers to help lead the activity stations and groups. Without your help VBS will not be possible. Would you be willing to help??? Please contact Kristina , Emarita or Heather if you have any questions or can help in any way.

5 Please Pray For Our Troops and Danny Saul, Joe Sturm, Bill & Rena Manthei, Jorge Cortez, Vanessa Carriaga, Kasey Brinkley, Micky and Betty Flynn, Hope Araujo, Delia Garcia, Rosie Rodriguez, Timoteya Sanchez, Steve Grigory, Rosa Reyes, Hannah Schmitz, Ryan Paulissen, Rena Espinoza Carroll, Candeleria Ortiz, Sherry Paschal, Felicia Kahn, Beatrice Gamboa, Mrs. Langston, Marie Alemon, George Lopez Jr., Michael, Johnny Hughes, Maria Miranda, Virginia Jaramilllo, Joel Rivera, Bryson Dunn, Lisa Steinberg, John Lopez,, Mark Staszek, Salazar Family, Brad & Barbara Riley, Isabelle Calvillo, Raymond Flores, Aaron Binkley, Jordon Binkley, Noe Mares, Albert Davis, Anthony Melancon, Brittany Espinoza, Maximiliana Rios, Carlos Rios, Amy Zann, Joy Barksdale, Edward Salinas Jr., Sergio Reyes Family, Trevor Bonnau, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Seth Permenter, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Jarred H., Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Tami Sills, LeeAnn & Family, Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth Christian, Marilyn James, Chuck Thompson, Katherie Reichley & Family, Don & Allie Fay Matthews, Joe & Sue Hand, Mary Pat Wells, Cheryl Grimes, Rick Lara, Tina Aviles, Katy Dalton, Sharon Holston, Janice, Steven Carr, Ruth Stephens, Cormac O Reilly, Georgia Fogo, Jim Haynes, Jessica Salazar, Ashley Paulissen, Priscilla Lopez, Eloy Guerra, Jackie Chappell, Zina Arlan, Terry Dunn, Michael Scott, Francisco Viogueria, Aurora Jones, Carlos Martinez, George Lopez Jr. Please continue to Pray for Edward Salinas, Marlene Orellana, Humberto Villalobos, Mary Sagala, Julia Dautriel, Ernie Molina, Kathy McBride, Margaret Espinoza, Christina Palacios, Romela Nolan, Joe Bernal, Fr. Gary Rickles, Renee Cortez, Pedro Sanchez, Aurelia Hinojosa, Cathy Hanzelka, Msgr. Boli Zientek, Gayle Phillips, Carlos Smith, Jane Middleton, Rosa Reyes, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contreras, Becky Melchor, Aaron Rodriguez, Irene Templet, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Red Cornejo, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Deacon Merce Leal, Margarita Klock, 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 Josie Funda, 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 Santos Rios Our Sympathy to the family of Santos Rios 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. 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. Reminder!!! Special Easter Vigil Ministry Practice Saturday, March 24th 10am in the Church with Fr. Tony... MINISTRY SCHEDULE HOLY WEEK 2018 HOLY THURSDAY 7:00pm Lauren Lara, Payton Lara, Natalie Molina, Sergio Reyes Tim Hughes Commentator Kathy Nastally Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Stan, Deacon Julio GOOD FRIDAY 3pm (ENGLISH) Benjamin Tercero, Oliver Tercero Dennis Swenson Narrator Randy Tercero Speaker Deacon Hector Jesus Fr. Tony GOOD FRIDAY 7pm (SPANISH) Mayra Hernandez, Jasmine Rodriguez s Enrique Rincan, Sergio Calvillo EASTER VIGIL SATURDAY, March 31, 8:30pm Lauren Lara, Payton Lara Commentator/Epistle Linda Patten 1st Reader Nick Barrera 2nd Reader Tim Hughes 3rd Reader Cindy Bremer 4th Reader Jaime Vasquez Extraordinary Ministers Tracy Avallone (Cup Minister) Brigitte Barrera, Greg Bremer EASTER SUNDAY-7:30am Elizabeth Kappil, Ryan Kappil Isabelle Salas Commentator Lisa Raymundo Extraordinary Ministers Evarist Coryat, Leslie Davis Dianne Gerdes EASTER SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Eros Lopez, Sergio Reyes Debbie Wade Commentator Kerry Regan Extraordinary Ministers Richard Florance, Eloy Lara, Vanessa Lara EASTER SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish) Jasmine Rodriguez, Mayra Hernandez s Enrique Rincan, Sergio Calvillo Extraordinary Ministers Jose & Juany Gracia ~ EASTER SUNDAY ~ NO 4:00pm Life Teen MASS

6 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. 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 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! They are located at the back of the church and in Rosary Hall. Catholic Family Night at the Astros Friday, April 27th Astros vs. Athletics Individual Tickets on sale in March For groups of 20 or more or any questions, contact Hannah or hwalker@astros.com. Part of the proceeds will benefit Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese. Mercy Reigns Jr High Retreat St. Joseph's Youth Ministry of Baytown invites all 6th-8th graders to join us on April 7-8 for a Jr High Retreat on Divine Mercy. This retreat is a one night retreat at Cat Spring retreat house near Sealy, TX. The cost is $60. For more details, or for a registration packet, please contact Kristina Sommer at Or ksommer76@gmail.com. Virtus trained adults as chaperones! Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Husbands and Wives, plants need fertilizer to grow healthy and strong and so too does your marriage. Without some nurturing and care it will remain weak and unfulfilling. Spread a little fertilizer on your relationship. Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and watch your love for each other grow. Some upcoming dates are May or October Register early to reserve a spot. Contact Brian & Tina Little at for more information. Or go on-line to houstonme.org. ALTAR FLOWERS 2018 Available Flower Date (No Flowers during Lent) April 21/22, 28/29 May 5/6, 26/27 June 2/3, 9/10, 23/24 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan or to reserve your date as soon as possible. Church Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Ben Gerdes By: Rosie Molina Chapel Sanctuary Candle Special Intention Teen Gregory By: Key Family A very special thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and helped clean the church for Easter. We truly appreciate you taking the time to make God s House a special place for all of us. Archdiocesan Help Available Pro-Life Activities: Updated Project Rachel Programs-The office of Pro-Life Activities offers many opportunities for healing after abortion. Interested individuals can attend one or all events depending on need and preference. For more information or to register for any of these programs, contact the Office of Pro-Life or jkfritsch@archgh.org. Service Project with Young Adults: Come be the hands and feet of Christ with hundreds of young adults, ages at the Archdiocesan Young Adult Day of service, prayer and fellowship on Saturday, March 17. Teams will help serve those in need, like Harvey victims, the sick, the poor, the hungry, homeless, prisoners and immigrants. 8:30amcelebrated by Bishop Sheltz, followed by breakfast, then head out to serve in teams all over the city. Online registration required or call Participants acan choose from a list of available service projects. $10. includes T-Shirt/Breakfast. Maria Goretti Support Group for those afflicted with any type of abuse on the third Monday of the Cathedral Centre, 1701 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX. Go to or call Elder abuse can happen to anyone and it can take many different forms. Most cases of abuse reported to Adult Protective Services involve self-neglect. Many of these people are vulnerable to abuse because they live alone or are dependent on someone else for their care. Texas requires by law the reporting of elder abuse or the suspicion of elder abuse. If you know of someone who cannot care for himself/herself, or who is being abused, neglected or exploited, whether they live alone or with a spouse or caregiver, Texas law requires that you report the abuse. The number is ;your report will remain confidential. Office of Aging # Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center 23rd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Go to... holynameretreatcenter.com or call

7 Classes Today 8:45am & 11:15am First Communion Saturday, May 10am (Bi-Lingual) Questions, contact Jessica in the office on Mon. & Class Ask about & Register for Cat Spring Retreat Randy Tercero EDGE Coordinator: randytercero@hotmail.com Or Angie Lif_ T n M[ss To^[y 4pm Cl[ss 5:15pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lenten Bible Study Women s Bible Study Shari s Saturday 9am Men s Bible Study Jorge s Tuesday 7pm Info. contact