Mary Queen of Heaven Parish Diocese of Tyler 2269 CR 1703 Malakoff, TX 75148 Church: (903) 489-2366; Rectory (903) 489-0810; Emergency Cell (903) 574-3629 Church E-mail: mqhchurch@embarqmail.com Website: mqhmalakoff.org Parish Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-Noon (lunch daily 12pm-1pm) SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30pm; 6pm (Spanish) Sunday 10am WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday Friday 8am CONFESSIONS At the Office Building Tues. 5:15-5:45pm Wed. 5:30-6:00pm Sat. 3:15-4:00pm Sun. 8:45-9:25am or upon reasonable request LITURGY OF THE HOURS Tuesday Friday 7:40am HOLY ROSARY Saturday 4pm Sunday 9:30am FAITH FORMATION ADULTS:1ST & 3RD WED. 6:30 PM FAMILY:2ND & 4TH WED. 6:30 PM Or Sundays after the Wed. after Mass DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU ST. JOHN 2:5 BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, HOLY EUCHARIST Please call Church office. Having been properly prepared. HOLY MARRIAGE Please call Church office. A minimum of 6 months notice is required so that the necessary preparation sessions may be attended by the couple. HOLY ORDERS CONSECRATED LIFE Any man interested in becoming a priest, or any man or woman interested in a Religious Vocation please contact your local Pastor. VISITS TO THE SICK If you or a loved one are sick and would like to receive Holy Communion please contact the Pastor. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Available for those who are in danger of death due to sickness or old age or who at least are sufficiently ill. Please contact the Pastor. FUNERALS Please contact the Pastor before making any arrangements. OUR GOALS Parish Life: To be a community that supports parishioners in their commitment to live the Gospel of the Lord Jesus in the circumstances of their daily lives. Worship: To be a community that worships God through active participation in the life, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, realized in our meaningful reception of the Sacraments. Evangelization: To be a community of disciples that proclaims the Lord Jesus in thought, word and deed thereby bringing ourselves and others to Christ. Education: To be a community of disciples growing in our love and knowledge of the Lord Jesus. Stewardship: To be a community of disciples generously giving our time, talent, and treasure to assist in the mission of the Lord. PASTOR Reverend Father William Palmer E-mail: frpalmerwe@embarqmail.com Sacramental Emergency Contact: 903-574-3629 For Nationwide Mass Times & locations: 1-410-676-6000 or www.masstimes.org
Parish Directory of Persons and Organizations Parish Staff: Parish Secretary: Carol Leonard (903) 489-2366 Faith Formation Coordinator: Housekeeper & Church Maintenance: Director of Sacred Music: Maria Ogburn Parish Advisory Councils: Finance Council: (Meet on the 2 nd Thursday Every Other Month at 6pm) Pastoral Council: (Chairperson) Kathy Martin Pope Francis (Meet 4 th Thursday of Every Month at 6pm) Parish Committees: Faith Formation Committee: Cemetery Committee: (Chairperson) Lonnie Andress Parish Organizations and Groups: Knights of Columbus: Grady Daniel (Grand Knight) (903) 677-3159 (Meet 1 st Tuesday of Every Month, Meeting at 6pm) Council of Catholic Women: Carol Kamp (903) 396-7678 (Meet 1 st Sunday of Every Month, Rosary 9:30am, Meeting after Mass) Rosary Group: Theresa McDonald (Coordinators) (903) 489-1735 RCIA (Converts): Father Palmer (903) 489-2366 Ethics & Integrity: Jennifer Ross Hospitality: Pat Rummel (Coordinator) (903) 489-2884 Gabriel Project/ Pro-Life: 1-888-300-5112 Landscaping: Superior Home Services (903) 479-3604 Religious Gift Shop: Judy Harrell (903) 489-0047 Liturgical Functions: Sacristans: Altar Servers: Readers: Sally Keenan (Coordinator) (903) 778-2210 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Carol Kamp (903) 396-7678 Sacred Music: Maria Ogburn (Choir meets every Sunday at 9am) Ushers/Greeters: K of C Grady Daniel (Coordinator) (903) 677-3159 Collection Counters: Carol Leonard (Coordinator) (903) 489-2366 Ministry to Sick/Housebound: Father Palmer (903) 489-2366 If any parishioner is interested in becoming involved in any of the above areas, please contact the person named. Bishop Joseph Strickland Father Palmer
THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED NOVEMBER 2, 2014 I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord John 11:25a When St. Paul talked about the resurrection of the dead with the philosophers at Athens, many laughed and mocked him (Acts 17:32). The Gospel, he would later write, is foolishness to the wise of this world (1 Cor. 1:18). Yet this week s First Reading tells us that it is foolish to think that the souls of the just are dead. Instead, theirs is a hope full of immortality. By His resurrection, Jesus frees the human race from the fear of death from the terrible fear of the unknown, of our own disintegration that holds us in a kind of slavery (Heb 2:14-15). Because He has walked the dark valley of death before us, because He has promised to walk alongside us, we can take courage and fear no evil, in the words of this week s Psalm. This is God s will for us, the reason Jesus came into the world, according to Sunday s Gospel: that we will recognize Jesus as the Son of God, and by believing in Him be raised to eternal life. If we believe in Him, we will follow Him, as the Psalmist says: He will refresh our souls in the waters of Baptism, anoint our heads with the oil of Confirmation, and set before us the table of the Eucharist. There our cups will be filled to overflowing. And by these mysteries of His kindness and goodness, we will dwell in the house of the Lord in this life and in the life to come. The First Reading seems to allude to the doctrine of Purgatory, to the souls of the just being chastised, purified as gold in a furnace and made worthy of God (1 Cor. 3:11 12). This reading also tells us of the glory of the saints, who will share in the rule of Christ, judging and ruling over the nations (Luke 22:30). Through the newness of life we have in the sacraments, this week s Epistle adds, we grow into union with Him, confident that we will be united with Him in the Resurrection. Yours in Christ, Scott Hahn, Ph.D. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon. 11/3 Phil 2:1-4; Lk 14:12-14 Tues. 11/4 Phil 2:5-11; Lk 14:15-24 Wed. 11/5 Phil 2:12-18; Lk 14:25-33 Thurs. 11/6 Phil 3:3-8a; Lk 15:1-10 Fri. 11/7 Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 16:1-8 Sat. 11/8 Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16:9-15 CCW MEETING The next meeting will be held after Mass on Nov. 2nd. All women are invited to attend. WEEK AT A GLANCE NOV 3-9: Mon. 3rd Office Closed Tues. 4th Morning Prayer 7:40am Confessions 5:15pm Wed. 5th Morning Prayer 7:40am Confessions 5:30pm Adult Faith Formation 6:30pm Thurs. 6th Adoration 9am-7pm Morning Prayer 7:40am Fri. 7th Morning Prayer 7:40am Sat. 8th Confessions 3:15pm Holy Rosary 4:00 Mass 4:30pm Mass Spanish 6:00pm Sun. 9th Confessions Holy Rosary 9:30am Mass 10:00am MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER For those praying the Morning and Evening prayer of the Church, please know that we are on WEEK 3, of the four week psalter. COLLECTIONS: October 25-26, 2014 $1,656.50 Building Fund 15.00 Oktoberfest 345.00 Thanks for your generosity to Christ and our parish. Note: Anyone who wishes to receive donation envelopes or to cancel, please let the parish office know. Building Fund envelopes are always available on back table. FATHER PALMER S SCHEDULE: Monday is usually Father s day off. In an emergency you may call Father s Cell: 1-903-574-3629. If you want to meet with Father it is best to make an appointment. Father s email address: frpalmerwe@embarqmail.com HOLY FATHER S PRAYER INTENTIONS: General Intention: That all who suffer loneliness may experience the closeness of God and the support of others. Missionary Intention: That young seminarians and religious may have wise and well-formed mentors. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The month of November is traditionally a month of prayer for the dead. As we prepare for this month of prayer I would ask that you consider the following: *As has been done at MQH in the past, we will once again have a table of remembrance for deceased loved ones. Pictures may be brought in, but they should be no larger than 6 X 8 (including the frame) so we can fit the numerous pictures on the tables. Please bring in a picture of your deceased loved ones who you would like to be remembered during this month of prayer. *Please consider having Masses offered for the faithful departed. This is an ages old practice. In doing this, those present, choosing to do so, have their prayers offered for the person for whom the Mass is offered. Those present may, as well, offer their reception of Holy Communion on behalf of the person for whom the Mass is offered. *Offer penance for loved ones who have died. Your offerings are now a way of loving those who have died. By offering acts of self-denial, prayer (including reading of Sacred Scripture, other spiritual readings, and study), and works of mercy (and almsgiving) you are able, through your union with Christ, offer these to God. Christ makes our offerings holy he sanctifies them and raises them up. Our offerings do make a difference and aid those who are still in need of our prayers. *If you do not have a loved one who has died, please consider offering prayers for others loved ones who have died or for those persons buried in our cemetery. This is also a common practice, when during the pause for the dead in the Eucharistic Prayer, to remember those buried in our cemetery. FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY O Lord, who art ever merciful and bounteous with Thy gifts, look down upon the suffering souls in purgatory. Remember not their offenses and negligence s, but be mindful of Thy loving mercy, which is from all eternity. Cleanse them of their sins and fulfill their ardent desires that they may be made worthy to behold Thee face to face in Thy glory. May they soon be united with Thee and hear those blessed words which will call them to their heavenly home: "Come, blessed of My Father, take possession of the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Ethics and Integrity: Just a reminder, in accordance with Safe Environment policy, please accompany your minor child to restroom in the office building (during Mass). Thank you. MASS INTENTIONS: Tues. 11/4 +Keenan-Parker Families by Sally Keenan Thurs. 11/6 +Gwen Bridges by Nelda Cartlidge FAMILY FAITH FORMATION: The next session will be Wednesday, Nov. 12th and Sunday, Nov. 16th after Mass. These sessions are being held at the office building. See Fr. Palmer if you missed the last session or anyone who needs to start attending. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 11/2 Matthew Foreman, Cathy Sulak 11/3 Beatrice Solis, Kaitlin Buchholtz 11/5 John Reyes 11/6 Carmen Stecher HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Ed & Peggy Coleman Nov. 7 ADULT FAITH FORMATION: The next session will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, at 6:30pm in the office building. Anyone interested may attend. AFTER MASS REFRESHMENTS: All parishioners are cordially invited to the office building after the 10:00am Mass on Sunday to get to know your parish family. Please try and find time to stop by and join us! PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR HOUSEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Fred Jordan, Georgia Biehunko, Melvin Fenoglio, and Carmen Stecher. If you know anyone who is housebound or in the hospital, please let Father know so he can bring them the sacraments. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING PERSONS AND THEIR INTENTIONS: Mersini Blanchard, Dillon Briscoe, Kim Briscoe, Grady Daniel, Loyal Dowlearn, Teresa Elston, Field Family, Abbye Irons, Charles Kohel, William Kohel, Travis Maley, Barbara Mills, Bradley Nelson, Betty Oates, Debbie Pugh, Jessie Rich, Dick Robertson, Dick Rummel, Stephanie Rummel, Payden Smith, Harold Tippie, Shawn, Jesse, McKinsey and Alaya.
The Knights of Columbus ask for your help: Each year we provide Thanksgiving meals for almost 45 families in our area. We are heavily dependent upon your kindness and generosity in this work of mercy and charity. Your past contributions are greatly appreciated by the Knights and those who have been the beneficiaries of your contributions and efforts. If you would once again kindly consider helping us to help those in need it will be greatly appreciated. Needed contributions may be of the following (all are needed): *Place a monetary contribution in the 5 gallon water container on the back table. This portion of donations helps with all the perishable items. *Take a shopping bag provided by a Knight, fill the bag with the items listed, and return it to the temporary office on or before Sunday, November 23rd. Bring in any of the following items: Cranberry Sauce (cans) Corn (cans) Green Beans (cans) Yams (cans) Fruit (cans) Coffee Tea Turkey Gravy (jars) Stuffing Mix Box instant potatoes (large) Large cookies Thank you once again for your generosity and help!
PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO MAKE OUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE!!!! Advertising in Our Parish Bulletin We are happy to offer parishioners the opportunity of advertising in our weekly bulletin. Interested parties are asked to drop off a business card at our parish office. The fee will be $20 a month, with a six month commitment.