Archdiocese of Galveston Houston St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365 Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com E-mail: stmaryslpcc@sbcglobal.net 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 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 19, 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.
Saturday Feb. 18: 6:00pm Sunday, Feb. 19: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Tuesday, Feb. 21: 12:00pm Wednesday, Feb. 22: 8:30am Thursday, Feb. 23: 8:30am Friday, Feb. 24: 8:30am Saturday Feb. 25: 6:00pm Sunday, Feb. 26: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm Frankie Abila By:Clarissa Abila Robert Sullivan By:Angeles Sullivan Jacqueline Martin Dulin Rogelio Ortega By:Ortega Family People of the Parish Santos Ortega Robert Sullivan By:Sullivan Family Karen Bounds By:Hellstein Familly Jacqueline Dulin By:Richard & Barbara Florance Emil Schaider Ralph Breiner Francis Eos Mik By:Wife Margaret Pedro & Secundina Cuallaro People of the Parish Single/Single Again Ministry: Please join us for a short organizational meeting this Saturday morning, Feb. 25th, at 10 am in Rosary Hall. Questions? Call Victoria @281-991- 44780 or e-mail: vjswenson@att.net. 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 and to share a day of fellowship with their classmates. Contact Jessica @ 281-515-5429 February 11 & 12, 2017 Weekly Goal $12,000.00 Regular Collection $12,165.00 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Parish Goal 2017 $52,000.00 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 www.archgh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs ands services. 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 Sundays @ 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 interested, @ 281-382-8672 or come by the office to register. 2
Dear parish family, 7 th Sunday Ordinary Time A "Lost in translation" can aptly describe to the readings this Sunday. "Be holy, for I, the Lord God, is holy" (1 reading), "you are temples of God" (2nd reading), "love your enemies" (gospel), these are definitely not "translated" well enough into our life. Yet in the more literal sense, the words of the Bible which were written in Hebrew and Greek are also somehow lost in the translation. The profound meanings and implications in the original language used by the biblical writers are diminished or lost. Like for example; there is only one word for love in whatever type of love we mean in English language. While there are 4 words for love in biblical Greek: eros, storge, philia, and agape. "Eros" is the passionate attraction between the sexes, or romantic love, the experience of falling in love. "Storge" is a feeling of affection. "Philia" is friendship love, but "agape" is the word that Jesus uses when he commands us to love. "Agape" unlike the other types of love is not affection, it does not spring from feelings or emotion but it is an act of the will that seeks to do good to the other, it is selfless, hence able to sacrifice. Jesus is not saying "storge" or "philia" your enemy. But "agape" your enemy and pray for those who persecute you." The gospel message this Sunday, at the outset seems to make Christianity unrealistic. St. Paul puts it this way in the second reading, "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God..." We may reverse it, "God's wisdom seems foolishness in the eyes of the world." Surely God's ways are not our ways. But the real world is a mess and the world's "wisdom" has caused the mess. Mahatma Ghandi once commented, "an eye for an eye makes the world blind, and a tooth for a tooth makes the world toothless and then there is no more reason to smile." Either we be uplifted to God, to be holy, or we behave like mere animals. What makes Christianity distinct from any other religion? It is grace treating others, not as they deserve, but as God wishes them to be treated. But how can we possibly love those who cause us harm or ill-will? Absolutely it is hard, it is not natural. It is only with God's grace that makes it possible. However grace is abundant as sunshine and rain. But we can put up umbrellas to block the sun and shield ourselves from the rain. God is at work in our lives only when we yield to his grace. While the issues about evil in the society are many layered and complex, we only submit to the collective mind and action (legal system) confront them. But we have the individual response as a child of God to transmit not hate, but love, not negativity but positivity. At least in our own little way we can contribute to break the cycle of evil by transmitting good, and of breaking darkness by passing on light. We all need God's grace to do so.. Blessings to all and have a good week! Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, 7º Domingo Tiempo Ordinario A "Extraviado en la traducción" se puede describir acertadamente las lecturas de este domingo. "Sed santos, porque yo, el Señor Dios, soy santo" (1 lectura), "vosotros sois templos de Dios" (2ª lectura), "amad a vuestros enemigos" (evangelio), estos no son "traducidos" correctamente en nuestra vida. Sin embargo, en el sentido más literal, las palabras de la Biblia que fueron escritas en hebreo y griego también se pierden de alguna manera en la traducción. Los significados profundos y las implicaciones en el lenguaje original usado por los escritores bíblicos son disminuidos o desacertados. Como por ejemplo; Sólo hay una palabra para el amor en cualquier tipo de amor que queramos decir en el idioma inglés. Mientras que hay 4 palabras para el amor en griego bíblico: eros, storge, philia, y ágape. "Eros" es la atracción apasionada entre los sexos, o el amor romántico, la experiencia de enamorarse. "Storge" es un sentimiento de afecto. "Philia" es amor de amistad, pero "ágape" es la palabra que Jesús usa cuando nos manda a amar. "Agape" a diferencia de los otros tipos de amor no es afecto, no brota de sentimientos o emociones, sino de un acto de la voluntad que busca hacer el bien al otro, es desinteresada, por lo tanto, capaz de sacrificar. Jesús no está diciendo "storge" o "philia" su enemigo. Pero "ágape" a tu enemigo y ora por los que te persiguen. " El mensaje del evangelio de este domingo, al principio, hace parecer que el cristianismo no sea realista. San Pablo lo expresa así en la segunda lectura: "Porque la sabiduría de este mundo es locura a los ojos de Dios...". Podemos revertirla, "la sabiduría de Dios parece locura a los ojos del mundo". Seguramente los caminos de Dios no son nuestros caminos. Pero el mundo real es un desastre y la "sabiduría" del mundo ha causado el lío. Mahatma Ghandi comentó una vez: "un ojo por ojo hace el mundo ciego, y un diente por un diente hace al mundo desdentado y luego no hay más razón para sonreír". O nos elevamos a Dios, para ser santos, o nos comportamos como meros animales. Qué diferencia al cristianismo de cualquier otra religión? Es la gracia - tratar a los demás, no como ellos merecen, pero como Dios quiere que sean tratados. Pero cómo podemos amar a aquellos que nos causan daño o mala voluntad? Absolutamente es difícil, no es natural. Sólo con la gracia de Dios es posible. Sin embargo, la gracia es abundante como el sol y la lluvia. Pero podemos poner sombrillas para bloquear el sol y protegernos de la lluvia. Dios está trabajando en nuestras vidas sólo cuando damos acceso a su gracia. Mientras que las cuestiones sobre el mal en la sociedad son variadas y complejas, sólo nos sometemos a la acción colectiva (sistema legal) para confrontar. Pero tenemos la respuesta individual como hijos de Dios de transmitir el amor, no el odio, no la negatividad sino lo positivo. Por lo menos en nuestra pequeña manera podemos contribuir para romper el ciclo del mal transmitiendo el bien, y de romper las tinieblas permitiendo el acceso a la luz. Todos necesitamos la gracia de Dios para hacerlo.. Bendiciones a todos y que tengan una buena semana! Fr. Tony
Activities of the Week Sun. Feb. 19: CCE, No EDGE, No Life Teen Bible Study/ Prayer Group, PH Conf. Rm 8:45am Bible Study: Biblical Walk with Blessed Mother, RH 5:15pm Mon. Feb.. 20: Women s AA Rosary Hall 7pm Tues. Feb. 21: ESL Rosary Hall 9:30am Citizenship Class Rosary Hall 7pm Baptism Class (Spanish) 7pm Wed. Feb. 22:Bible Study: Biblical Walk with Blessed Mother, PH 9:15pm Thurs. Feb. 23: RCIA 6:45pm PH Conf. Rm Fri. Feb. 24: Spanish Prayer Group Chapel 7:30pm ALTAR FLOWERS Feb. 18/19:Open Feb. 25/26:Open 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 Hughes @ 281 402-5401 or 903-780-5090 to reserve your date as soon as possible. Church Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Mary & Harold Pfeiffer By:Paschal Family ***A special thank you to everyone who came out and supported our BINGO fundraiser last weekend. We appreciate your support!!! 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 Savanna @ savannacashi@yahoo.com or call the Church office. MINISTRY SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2017 SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Reece Schoppe, Ryan Schoppe Dennis Swenson Commentator Vicki Swenson Extraordinary Ministers David Mossor, Patty Mossor SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Server Lauren Lara, Payton Lara Commentator Extraordinary Ministers SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Susie Burgess Sheridan Lewis Otis Mathews, Sonja Mathews Ben Tercero, Oliver Tercero Cindy Bremer Commentator Randy Tercero Extraordinary Ministers Greg Bremer, Eloy Lara SUNDAY-12:30pm(Spanish) Altar Server Mayra Hernandez, Adrian Rodriguez, Alejandro Rodriguez, Jasmine Rodriguez s Carlos Cirnigliario, Graciela Cirnigliario Extraordinary Minister Jose Rios, Yoli Rios SUNDAY 4:00pm Altar Servers Ana Sofia Brinkley, Dylan Rowan Lyndsey Hernandez Extraordinary Ministers Alma Brinkley, Maria Reyes 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 Spanish @ 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 Marys 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. University of St. Thomas CELTS for Life Pro Life Lecture February 24 @ 7pm Jones Hall ~ Guest Speaker Former Abortionist Dr. Anthony Levantino Free Event ~ Open to the Public ***Thank you to everyone who supported our EDGE fundraiser last weekend. We were able to raise $602., which we will use to help defray the costs of our upcoming retreat. 4
Please Pray For Our Troops and 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 Laura Mancuso and Baby Lucas Riley Our Sympathy to the family of Laura Mancuso and Noah & Veronica Riley on the loss of their son, Lucas 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. 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. 281-948-8690, 281-948-8640, 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 832-985-1799. 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 evenings @ 6:45pm in the Parish Hall Conf. Rm. Class this week will be Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. For information about the RCIA program, call the office or email Tracy, stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. LENTEN BIBLE STUDY Our Lenten Bible Study series, titled: Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother begins on Sunday, Feb. 19. 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. Email Tracy @ 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 Evenings @ 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 In today s Gospel, Jesus challenges us by saying: You must be perfected as your heavenly Father is perfect. When you donate items to our St. Vincent de Paul thrift store, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hears and into our lives. Volunteers Needed: We are in need of volunteers to work in our store any day of the week. Please contact Norma @ 281-471-1752. 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. 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. 5
Join Us St. Mary s Music Ministry Sat. 6pm Mass Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15 Contact Kathy McBride 713-628-8387 Sun. 7:30am Mass - Rehearsals before Mass at 7am Contact Yvonne Fisher 832-581-5974 Sun. 10:00am Mass - Wed. 6:30-9pm Rosary Hall Contact Annelise Lagasse 281-459-6453 Sun. 12:30pm Spanish Mass- Contact Jose Vazquez 832-868-4081 Sun. 4pm Life Teen Mass- Rehearsals-Sunday 2pm Contact Alex sttheresa.prolife@gmail.com or 281-543-7794 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 Belinda @ 713-805-4961 or the Church Office. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday:1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 Rena Carroll BBQ Benefit Parishioners' Robert & Margaret Espinoza are having a benefit for their daughter on Saturday, February 25th. Rena is currently being treated for stage 4 breast cancer at MD Anderson. The family is having the benefit in order to help defray some of the expenses they have with her ongoing, intensive treatments. Any donation items would be greatly appreciated. Items Needed: Brisket/Chicken, Water or Soft Drinks To make a donation, please contact Margaret @ 281-216-6817. 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. Archdiocesan Help Available 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 Ministry @ 713-741-8711. Parenting Help? The office of Family Life Ministry have trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese to provide services to parents who are willing and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and formation to parents with common developmental and behavioral problems in children. For more information or to register please call 713-741-8739 or 713-741-8711. Retrouvaille: Meetings are designed to help marriages facing challenging situations. Please check our website for upcoming sessions. Register@: http:// www.retrouvaille.org Maria Goretti Support Group: New support group for those afflicted with any type of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual or mental) will begin to meet @ 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 www.mgoretti.org or call 713-851-3708. 12th Annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk- Support Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston by joining us for one of the largest events in our Archdiocese on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Run, walk, sleep in and Hit Snooze, volunteer or come to cheer on the participants. Harvesting Our Tears program, an eight week support group for the widowed. Meets every second Thursday of the month until May 11, 2017. To register call Elsa Aguilera @ 713-741-8708 or eaguilera@arch.org 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 of with a spouse or caregiver, Texas law requires that your report the abuse. The number is 1-800-252-5400; your report will remain confidential. For additional information, please call the Office of Aging @ 713-741-8712. Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group Meets 3rd Thursday, each month @ 7:30pm. Contact Shannon Lassen @ 832-978-6716. 6
CCE Classes Today Parent Bible Study & Prayer Group Sunday s @ 8:45am (We follow the CCE Schedule) Jr. High Youth Program (6, 7 & 8th Grade) Class Today 5:15pm Fire Fall Confirmation in Scripture Jr. High Upcoming Youth Rally St. Simon & Jude Catholic Church Woodlands, TX Sat. Feb. 25th 10:30am-9pm Late Registration $50. or St. Mary s website @ www.stmaryslaporte.com EDGE Info. contact Renee @ 832-220-3802 Life Teen Mass 4pm Class Tonight 5pm Cat Springs Retreat March 3, 4 & 5 Registration $65.00 We will be having a parent mtg. Wed., Feb. 22 @6pm. Come get information about upcoming retreats and fundraising. Youth Bible Study Every Wed. Rm 3 @ 7pm Adoration @ Charismatic Center First Wed. of the Month Carpool meet @ St. Mary s 6pm Info. contact Shari @ 281-470-6066