Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, 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 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, 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 Saturday Feb. 25: 6:00pm Sunday, Feb. 26: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Tuesday, Feb. 28: 12:00pm Emil Schaider Ralph Breiner Francis Eos Mik By:Wife Margaret Pedro & Secundina Cuallaro People of the Parish Steve Stewart By:Cortez Family Ash Wednesday, March 1: 7:30am Liturgy of the Word with Ashes 8:30am Mass- Parishioners Battling Illness 12 Noon Liturgy of the Word with Ashes 6:30pm(Bi-Lingual Mass) Jacqueline Martin Dulin Thursday, March 2: 8:30am Friday, March 3: 8:30am Saturday March 4: 6:00pm Sunday, March 5: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm March 3rd March 10th March 17th March 24th March 31st April 7th Rev. Charles J. Borksi, O.M.I. Jacqueline Martin Dulin By: Richard & Barbara Florance Amanda Kempf Chollett By:Kempf Family Juan Benitez By:Twomey Family Tito Perez People of the Parish Paul M. Griffiths By:Silda Griffiths Friday s in Lent Stations of the Cross 6:30PM(English) 7:15PM (Spanish) Date Celebrant Deacon Stan Avallone Deacon Hector Cantu Fr. Tony Castro Deacon Stan Avallone Deacon Hector Cantu Fr. Tony Castro 7:15PM (Spanish) Deacon Julio Every Friday KC Fish Fry 5:30-7:30pm ~ $8.00 Plate February 18 & 19, 2017 Weekly Goal $12, Regular Collection $7, DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Parish Goal 2017 $52, Total Amount Pledged $8, Total Amount Paid $ 3,195.00(6.14%) Total # of Participant 17 Go Make Disciples Our 2017 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) appeal is now being held throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston. Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them, serve them, and show them mercy. The thousands of people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston need your compassion and generosity. Your kind gift to DSF enables us to reach out to people in this parish and throughout the entire archdiocese through more than 60 important programs. If you are a registered parishioner, you should have received a letter from Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized pledge card in the mail, inviting you to Go Make Disciples. Please pray about your DSF 2017 commitment, then complete and return your enclosed pledge card via mail in the special envelope provided or bring it to Mass next weekend and place it in the collection basket. If you prefer, you may go online at to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs ands services. ***St. Mary s received a DSF 2016 rebate check from the Archdiocese for $2, Thank you for your support. Samaritan Corner The Samaritan Monthly Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 6:30pm in St. Joseph s Chapel. Those being remembered at Mass this month will be Elfleda Amper, Ella Marie Collins, Ruth Driscoll, Antonio Escobido, Jon Landry, Vita Levario, Mary Jane McComb, Janice Paul, Jesse Sanchez, Mel Skaggs, Jane Shipp, Leo Williams, Angela Williams. Anointing of the Sick. will be held Friday, March 3, 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. 2

3 Dear parish family, 8 th Sunday Ordinary Time A March 1 is Ash Wednesday and the official beginning of Lent. We are reminded once again that we are dust to dust we return. Where are all our riches, glories and achievements go when we die? It depends where our values leads us towards our final end. But for us who have faith, God is our beginning and our end. When we use what we have for the glory of God, we actually are bringing with us what we all gave away, not to dust but one's eternal reward. Today s readings are most appropriate as we prepare for the penitential time of Lent. In this Sundays gospel, the Lord tells us, You cannot serve God and mammon. Many casually interpret "mammon" as money or wealth, but biblical scholars tell us that mammon has more deeper and wider meaning. We cannot cover all here but one theory is that it is based on the Hebrew word "aman," which meant to trust. Perhaps Jesus was speaking of trusting in wealth rather than in God. Whom do we trust? We must know and accept the fact that God is with us and that God loves us. Our trust needs to be in Him, not in earthly matters or earthly riches. It is often said that at the heart of stewardship is trust. As stewards of Christ and of the Church we accept the fact that everything comes from God, that everything is ultimately the Lord s, and we are merely stewards of those gifts, not owners, and we are called to serve God and others. There are many ways to look at what Christ is teaching us in this Sunday's gospel. As He often does, Jesus is talking about where our hearts are. Many people maintain that they love God and that they serve God, but do their actions, the way they live, reflect that? One indication may be were our priorities are. How many people spend more money for a lot of useless and even vain things, but what percent are being used for God's glory? The gospel passage about serving two masters and the parables of the birds and wild flowers challenge our scale of values: Do we exist to acquire the holiness of God or the riches of life? And it invites us to avoid unnecessary worries by putting our trust in the love and providence of a merciful God, and then living each day s life as it comes, doing His will and realizing His presence within us and others. Our Lord and Savior conclude by telling us Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. We tend to worry about a lot of things over which we have little control, but God does and he is in control, just trust Him. Blessings to all and have a good week. Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, 8º Domingo Tiempo Ordinario A El 1 de marzo es el Miércoles de Ceniza y el comienzo oficial de la Cuaresma. Nos recuerdan una vez más que somos polvo y al polvo volvemos. Dónde están todas nuestras riquezas, glorias y logros cuando morimos? Depende de dónde nuestros valores nos lleven hacia nuestro final. Pero para nosotros que tenemos fe, Dios es nuestro principio y nuestro fin. Cuando usamos lo que tenemos para la gloria de Dios, en realidad llevamos con nosotros todo lo que dimos, no al polvo sino a la recompensa eterna. Las lecturas de hoy son las más apropiadas mientras nos preparamos para el tiempo penitencial de Cuaresma. En este evangelio de los domingos, el Señor nos dice: "No podéis servir a Dios y a las riquezas". Muchos interpretan casualmente "mamón" como dinero o riqueza, pero los eruditos bíblicos nos dicen que "mamón" tiene un significado más profundo y amplio. No podemos cubrir todo aquí, pero una teoría es que se basa en l a palabra hebrea "aman", que significaba confiar. Tal vez Jesús estaba hablando de confiar en la riqueza más que en Dios. " A quién confiamos?" Debemos conocer y aceptar el hecho de que Dios está con nosotros y que Dios nos ama. Nuestra confianza debe estar en Él, no en asuntos terrenales o riquezas terrenales. A menudo se dice que en el corazón del servicio está la confianza. Como servidores de Cristo y de la Iglesia aceptamos el hecho de que todo viene de Dios, que todo absolutamente todo es del Señor, y somos solamente administradores de esos dones, no propietarios, y estamos llamados a servir a Dios y a los demás. Hay muchas maneras de ver lo que Cristo nos está enseñando en el evangelio de este domingo. Como suele hacerlo, Jesús está hablando de dónde están nuestros corazones. Muchas personas sostienen que aman a Dios y que sirven a Dios, pero que dicen sus acciones, la forma en que viven, reflejan eso? Una indicación puede ser cuáles son nuestras prioridades. Cuántas personas gastan más dinero por un montón de cosas inútiles e incluso vanas, pero qué porcentaje lo usan para la gloria de Dios? El pasaje evangélico sobre el servicio de "dos amos" y las parábolas de las aves y las flores silvestres desafían nuestra escala de valores: Existen para adquirir la santidad de Dios o las riquezas de la vida? Y nos invita a evitar preocupaciones innecesarias poniendo nuestra confianza en el amor y la providencia de un Dios misericordioso, viviendo la vida día a día, haciendo Su voluntad y aceptando Su presencia dentro de nosotros y de nuestro prójimo. Nuestro Señor y Salvador concluye diciéndonos: "Buscad primeramente el Reino de Dios y su justicia, y todo lo demás os serán añadidas. No te preocupes por mañana; El mañana se hará cargo de sí mismo". Tendemos a preocuparnos por muchas cosas sobre las cuales tenemos poco control, pero Dios lo hace y él tiene el control, solo confía en Él. Bendiciones a todos y que tengan una buena semana! Padre

4 Activities of the Week Sun. Feb. 26: CCE, EDGE, Life Teen Bible Study/ Prayer Group, PH Conf. Rm 8:45am Bible Study: Biblical Walk with Blessed Mother, RH 5:15pm Mon. Feb.. 27: Women s AA Rosary Hall 7pm Tues. Feb. 28: ESL Rosary Hall 9:30am Citizenship Class Rosary Hall 7pm Wed. March 1:ASH WEDNESDAY(SEE MASS SCHEDULE) Bible Study: Biblical Walk with Blessed Mother, PH 9:15pm Thurs. March 2: RCIA 6:45pm PH Conf. Rm Fri. March 3: Stations of the Cross English-6:30pm Spanish-7:15pm ALTAR FLOWERS Feb. 25/26: In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Martin Dulin By: Hughes Family 2017 Flower Dates Available April 22/23, 29/30 May 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27/28 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan or to reserve your date as soon as possible. Church Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Jesse Garcia Chapel Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Charles Sharpless March Altar Duty Assignments Altar Duty:Cecilia Lopez, Spanish Prayer Group Laundry Duty:Cecilia Lopez, Spanish Prayer Group Hostess:Brigette Barrera, Leslie Davis SAVE THE DATE Extravaganza 2017 Dinner & Auction Saturday, April 22nd Our Extravaganza 2017 is just a little over 2 months away. We are in need of items for the auction as well as monetary donations to help defray our expenses as well as to help pay for the auctioneer. Do you know of a family or business who would be willing to make donation of $100. or more and have their name or business displayed on one of our tables at the dinner? The profits will be used to offset expenses and purchase items needed to ensure the success of our bazaar in the fall. AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED!!! To make a donation, please contact savannacashi@yahoo.com or call the Church office. MINISTRY SCHEDULE MARCH 4 & 5, 2017 SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Joseph Schaefer, John Paul Nguyen Fred Novak Commentator Elizabeth Kappil Extraordinary Ministers Kathy Nastally, Dennis Swenson of the Eucharist Victoria Swenson SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Ryan Kappil, Natalie Molina Lisa Raymundo Commentator Kelli Shipp Extraordinary Ministers Diana Ortiz, Robert Ortiz, of the Eucharist Kathy Sturm SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Isabel Reyes, Sergio Reyes Tracy Avallone Commentator Cindy Bremer Extraordinary Ministers Richard Florance, of the Eucharist Geraldine Leslie, Felicia Reyes SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish) Altar Servers Mayra Hernandez, Adrian Rodriguez, Jasmine Rodriguez s Ernestina Leyva, Olivia Rodriguez Extraordinary Minister Carlos & Graciela Cirnigliario of the Eucharist SUNDAY 4:00pm Altar Servers Payton Lara, Lauren Lara Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Lyndsey Hernandez Shari Davis, Jose Lopez, Maria Reyes Spend a Weekend with Us He said to them, Come after me, and will make you fishers of men. At once they left their nets and followed him. Let us answer God s call to make our marriages the best by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Some upcoming dates are March For more information contact Brian & Tina or go online to Upcoming Baptismal Dates March 5, April 2, May 7 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. 4

5 Please Pray For Our Troops and Kelli Wilson, Lucita & Juan Lopez, Margaret, Ralph Flores, Janie Abila, 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, Jordon Binkley, Annie May Bounds, George Narancic, Kathy Gay, Anselmo Jacobo, Ron Pogue, Rena Espinoza Carroll, Charles Sharpless, Jorge Cortez, Roy Gonzales, Larry Williams, Donna Henson, Ida Trejo, Barbara Rodriguez, Luis Antonio Arambula, Tanisha Taylor, Evelyn & Jerry Vidos, MaKinzi, Peterson, Aliyah Mendez, Jessica Redow, Edward Salinas, Candelaria Ortiz, Diana Villarreal, Rebecca Ramos, Mike Rupley, Martin Muetzel, Ron Balsam, Laura Lewis Rocchino, Carlota Carmona, Jesse Lopez, Dianne Verret, Mike Rupley, Chuck Thompson, Debi Cariaga, Michael Kelly, Francis Williams, Sally Johnson, Murphy Guillory, Gayle Phillips, Britton Phillips, Alberto Rodriguez, Lee Molina, Gabriella Mendoza, Judy Irlbeck, Luck Lewallen, Rose Ellen Pena, Sherry Paschal, Noah & Veronica Riley, Gary Tandy, Joseph Morgan, Pedro Sanchez, Monica Lesenski, Ana Baez, Marybeth Hays, David Copous, Daniel Vasquez, Pedro B. Sanchez, Kim Mobbs, Marcey Salinas, Edward Salinas, Nell Martin, Angela Catlun Continue to Pray for Msgr. Boli Zientek, Felipe Sanchez, Ben Gerdes, 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, Kathryn Coleman, 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 Jesse Garcia and Charles Sharpless Our Sympathy to Ernestine Garcia and family on the loss of her husband, Jesse, and Annemarie Crowley and family on the loss of her father, Charles 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 Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad Todos los mièrcoles De 7-8 p.m. En loa Capilla de San Josè. Para más información Pueses comunicarte con Marta y reino Fernández RCIA Classes RCIA (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 on Thursday 6:45pm in the Parish Hall Conf. Rm. Class this week will be Easter, Holy Week & Lent. For information about the RCIA office or Tracy, stmarysr- program, call the cia@yahoo.com. LENTEN BIBLE STUDY Our Lenten Bible Study series, titled: Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother began last Sunday. This eight week Catholic Bible Study will bring you on an extraordinary Pilgrimage, revealing Mary s unique role in God s Kingdom and in our lives. All Are welcome! We meet on Sundays from 5:15-7:30pm in Rosary Hall or on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-11am in the Parish Hall Conference Room. The cost is $25. for materials, and scholarships are available. stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. Free ESL & Citizenship Classes ESL classes will be held on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings 9:30-11am and the Citizenship classes will be on Tuesday 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. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Mon.-Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:00-11:00am Store Closed Thurs. & Sun. Our drop-off room is open 24/7 Jesus tells us that our heavenly Father knows all that we need, and so we need to let tomorrow take care of itself as today has troubles enough of its own. This month through your donations to our thrift store, we have been able to provide assistance to the needy in our community with their utilities and rent. 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 Can You Help? We have a parishioner who is in need of a ride to Mass on Sunday s for the 10am Mass. He lives in Morgan s Point. If you would be able to bring him to Mass, please call the office. Catholic Radio Station 1430AM The Guadalupe Radio network operates 16 Catholic Radio stations in the U.S.. KSHJ 1430 is a 5,000 watt station reaching a population of 5,000,000 people 24-7 with Radio For Your Soul! Visit the website at or contact the station via joe@grnonline.com. 5

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 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab,18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11 Adult Confirmation Classes Sign Up Now Starting Sunday, March 5th If you have been baptized, received your first communion but need to be confirmed, we will be having Adult Confirmation Classes on 2m in the Parish Hall conference room for five weeks. Due to the limited sessions, you will not be able to sign up late. Please contact Deacon Hector as soon as possible, if you are or come by the office to register. ~ 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. Children s Liturgy of the Word Every 10a.m. Mass For more info. or to sign-up to be a volunteer, please contact the office or Angie DON T BE ANXIOUS People have, it seems, a natural penchant for misplaced emphasis on unimportant things. They can easily get caught up with what they re having for dinner or what they will wear. Often it is a tragedy that helps people to refocus on what is really important. What I shall wear is an irrelevant question when I am facing surgery or chemotherapy. What s for dinner is immaterial to those living through grief or unemployment. In today s Gospel, Jesus tells us not to worry. He doesn t say, Don t eat. Don t cook. Don t buy clothes. He says, Don t worry. Jesus asks us not to relinquish our responsibilities but to let go of our anxiety. Anxiety betrays a lack of trust and Jesus reminds us that Your heavenly Father knows all that you need (Matthew 6:32). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. 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....A very special thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Couples for Christ Father/Daughter Dance and Breakfast Taco Fundraiser. Especially, Big O, Irene Salinas, Mamie clipper, Pat & Michael Stagg, Sara Hindsley, Raigan & Cody Haas, Margaret Espinosa & Fred & Lilia Novak. Couples for Christ will also be hosting the Mother/Daughter Tea in May. We are in need of volunteers to sponsor/decorate tables for the tea. If you would like to show off your China and decorate a table, please contact Volunteers Needed Jesus Day~1st Communion Retreat Saturday, March 4th Can you help? Parents are required to attend, so we are looking for volunteers from our parish community. Everyone is welcome to help. The purpose of this retreat is for our first communicants to get a better understanding of the importance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist and to share a day of fellowship with their classmates. Contact

7 CCE Classes Today Parent Bible Study & Prayer Group Sunday 8:45am (We follow the CCE Schedule) Jr. High Youth Program (6, 7 & 8th Grade) Class Today 5:15pm St. Mary s EDGE Info. contact Life Teen Mass 4pm Class Tonight 5pm ~Cat Springs Retreat~ March 3, 4 & 5 Registration $65.00 Youth Bible Study Every Wed. Rm 7pm Charismatic Center First Wed. of the Month Carpool St. Mary s 6pm Info. contact