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FEBRUARY 24, 2019 | SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net

“Give to everyone who asks of you. Lend expecting nothing back”

LUKE 6:27-38

St. Michael the Archangel Church’s Response to the Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal

Our parish is engaging in a threefold response to the present scandal: pray, inform and act.We invite you to join us.

What is our mission? We seek fi rst to take everything to God and to listen in prayer to what He asks of us. While these prayers have many intentions, they center on the need for the healing of all survivors of sexual abuse, their families and also for the healing purifi cation of our Church. We keep our parishioners informed on the status of the scandal, the Church’s response and our parish eff orts to promote healing and justice. Our eff orts to openly communicate are also meant to encourage and strengthen transparency and accountability in our Church.

Action is the response of Jesus Christ in the face of any injustice which we are called to courageously imitate Rooted in prayer and with accurate information, we desire to be a part of the solution to the pandemic of

pedophilia. Our actions must be concrete and relevant in order to strengthen our protection of children and youth.

Pray:All are invited to join with the parish family for a monthly rosary, confessions, and Exposition/Adoration of

the Blessed Sacrament in reparation for this scourge in the Church. Together, we ask Mary, Queen of Heaven, to intercede for us. All are invited to join us in prayer on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Th e rosary and

confessions begin at 6pm in the chapel. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow and conclude at 10pm with Benediction. You are free to come and go at any time as together, we pray for

reparation in our Church. As well, you are encouraged to bring the family. Th is will occur monthly. You are invited to pray a favorite devotion of Pope Francis—the Novena to Mary, Undoer of Knots. You may pray this devotion at home with your family, gather with neighbors and friends or join parishioners to ask Our Blessed

Mother to intercede for healing and guidance.

Inform: Keep parishioners informed of the status of the scandal by communicating via the bulletin, a page dedicated

to information and data in our website and through Facebook. Share information provided by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, especially from our Archbishop, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo.

Act: Enhance your website to facilitate ease of use and ability to locate quickly all information posted on the

scandal. Call the parish offi ce and share your email address with us so that the parish can send you “fl ocknote” messages and invitations pertaining hereto. Partner with local organizations such as Children’s Safe Harbor to

provide workshops on preventing sexual abuse, reporting sexual abuse, and fi nding help for survivors. Partner with local counseling agencies/services to provide “support groups” for

survivors of sexual abuse and their family members. Partner with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to ensure all parishioners in any public ministry take

CMG PROTECT (replaces VIRTUS) to increase awareness and understanding of the sexual abuse of minors and how to prevent predators from acting within our society and Church.

Provide contact information to report the sexual abuse of minors and where to get help including steps for reporting and to whom (CPS and the local police).

Publish the name and contact information of the Archdiocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator (VAC): Diane Vines, 713.654.5799, [email protected]

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELPARISH CONTACT INFORMATIONRev. Wayne Wilkerson, PastorRev. Michael Applegate, Parochial [email protected]

In ResidenceRev. Leon Strieder, [email protected]

Wayne Ly, Seminarian in [email protected]

DeaconsDeacon Robert Hesse, [email protected]

Deacon Thomas [email protected]

St. Michael Catholic SchoolDr. Kathleen Cox, [email protected]: (713) 621-6847

Pastoral AssociatesBob BasyeAdministration, Human Resources, Accounting and [email protected]

Mary CaprioEvangelization, Faith Formation and Natural Family [email protected]

Ann CashiolaLiturgy, Sacraments and [email protected]

Children Faith Formation (CFF) Pre-K through 5th GradeMaria Groff Reynolds, [email protected]

Youth Faith Formation (YFF) 6th through 12th GradeMike Cleary, [email protected]

Matt Zelinsky, Asst. [email protected] Christopher Popelka, Director of [email protected]

Community MinistriesJennifer Gonzalez, Director of Social [email protected]

Sister Ginny Braniff, M.A., Director of Pastoral [email protected]

Business Offi ceJohn Amalokwu, Parish [email protected]

Liliana Olivares, Parish [email protected]

Angelica Aguilera, School [email protected]

Administrative SupportJasmine Perez, Liturgy & [email protected]

Minnie Romo, Sacramental [email protected]

Mattia Maldonado, [email protected]

Communication CoordinatorAndie Chamberlain, [email protected]

ReceptionistsCelia Thomson, Daytime [email protected]

Carol Page, Evening [email protected]

Facilities ManagementDerek Roy, Director of [email protected]

Silvino Anuario, Maintenance

Carlos Mejia, Maintenance

Jose Moreno, Maintenance

DAILY MASSMonday-Friday8:15 am | 12:10 pm

Saturday8:15 am

SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil

5:00 pm

Sunday7:30 am | 9:00 am*

11:00 am*1:00 pm | 5:00 pm

*Nursery Available

RECONCILIATIONTuesdays

6:00-7:00 pm

Saturdays8:45 am - 10:00 am

Or by appointmentwith a priest

EUCHARISTICADORATION

Tuesdays aft er 12:10 pm Mass

until 10:00 pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Th ursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Offi ce closes daily from 12:00-1:00 pm

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1

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SACRAMENTAL CARE

PASTORAL COUNCIL [email protected]

Nick Lanza, Chair | Darryl Shields, Co-Chair

Members:John Barry | Beatrice Havre | Ryan Colburn | Matt Harris | Mark Gerlich| Jessica Matuszak | Eugenia Miro | Rita Nwazojie | Kyle Koehler | Amy Taylor

Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONSare due Wednesdays by 9 am

*10 days prior to the bulletin issue date.

Please e-mail information to: [email protected]

* Please allow two weeks for yoursubmission to be published

BAPTISM Infants and children under 6 years old: All parents are required to participate in a baptismal preparation process prior to the baptism of each child and are strongly encouraged to attend the classes during the second trimester of pregnancy. Please call the parish offi ce, (713) 403-4106 to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.

Children over 6 years old: Please contact Matt Zelinksky 713-403-4191, for information on the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children.

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARISTSecond grade students must be baptized in the Catholic faith and be in their second continuous year of Faith Formation at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, or in their second continuous year of religion classes in a Catholic school. Please contact the Offi ce of Children Faith Formation, (713) 403-4121, for information.

CONFIRMATION High school students:Contact the Offi ce of Youth Faith Formation, (713) 403-4117.

Adults:Contact the Offi ce of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.

MARRIAGEEngaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory

marriage preparation class, offered monthly, which begins the process. Please call (713) 403-4114 for information and registration.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith and may want to become Catholic should contact the Offi ce of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.

PASTORAL CARE & HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Do you know someone who is ill, home-bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living facility and in need of pastoral care? For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a pastoral visit and/or those who are interested in visiting the homebound or assisted living in need of prayer should contact Sister Ginny Braniff, MA at (713) 621-4370.

ANOINTING OF THE SICKParishioners scheduled for serious surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their hospitalization. Please contact the parish offi ce, (713) 621-4370.

Aft er business hours, those in danger of death should receive Anointing of the Sick. Please call (713) 621-4370, option 1.

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERSPaul and Christina BarberBritain and Rochelle Willingham Jonathan and Kristen McKnightKristen DelgadoMarilyn GeorgeJohn and Sarah GrinnanBrenda NewberryLauren GerlandMike McClintock

REJOICECOUNSELING APOSTOLATE

Catholic Counseling for ParishionersAre you in need of emotional healing?Are you discouraged by yourrelationships with loved ones?Now is the time to get the help andhealing you need. Counselors are now available.

To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call (844) 295-3167or visit us online at:MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS

AND TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED

Alejandro Fernandez and Sonia, Luis, Jacques, and Alexandra Marie;William and Ashley HillJuan ToncheKristen IannelloNicholas CowenLindsay LozanoJames FalcoVanessa BaltagiJoanna BalderasDennis and Anne Marie CahillRuben and Laura Hernaez and Mateo and NicolasShawna HurleyZach and Madison JannaschAlvaro and Jacqueline RamosJanet EruagaRonald and Deanna Lim and RicielleJuliette Kibodeaux

Mariella Isabel VazquezDiego MondragonSarah Leland Landry

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MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS

+ Deceased

UPCOMING 2ND COLLECTIONS:Next weekend’s second collection is for the benefi t of the Parish Maintenance Fund. Monies from this collection provide for maintenance, facility and property improvements that go beyond the basic upkeep and supplements our yearly maintenance needs.

SUND

AY February

24

7:30 am + Earl Tuttle Jer 1:4-5, 17-19Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]Lk 4:21-30

9 am + Anthony ApolloJoe Jonakin

11 am Penny Olaiya+ Fr. Frank T. Fabj+ Yvonne Batilo

1 pm Enriqueta MuñozFr. Wayne Wilkerson+ Freddy Trent

5 pm

MOND

AY February

258:15 am Sir 1:1-10

Ps 93:1-2, 5 Mk 9:14-2912:10 pm + Juan DeLosRios

Fr. Wayne Wilkerson+ William D. Hammond

TUES

DAY February

268:15 am + Bertha & Steve Kotara Sir 2:1-11

Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40Mk 9:30-312:10 pm + Ivan Kusjanovic

WEDN

ESDA

Y

February

278:15 am Sir 4:11-19

Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175Mk 9:38-4012:10 pm + Jeffrey Kirsch

THUR

SDAY February

288:15 am Michelle Minces

Tony BrunoSir 5:1-8Ps 1:1-4, 6Mk 9:41-5012:10 pm Christopher & Amy Taylor

FRID

AY February

18:15 am Sir 6:5-17

Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35Mk 10:1-1212:10 pm + Clyde Kleager

SATU

RDAY February

28:15 am Sir 17:1-15

Ps 103:13-18Mk 10:13-165 pm Gina Guthrie

+ the Godfrey family+ Michaella Rosenow

SUND

AY February

3

7:30 am The People of the Parish Sir:27:4-7Ps 92:2-3, 13-16 1 Cor 15:54-58Lk 6:39-45

9 am Glen Mauldin

11 am Muffi e Bridges+ Fr. Frank T. Fabj

1 pm + Tony Bonifazi

5 pm Mary Branford

George Weston, Jr.

Collections 2/24/2019

Grand Total $47,253.59

STEWARDSHIPINFORMATION

DEACON’S CORNERSAY WHAT?

Jesus says: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

I say: OK! I can take it! So can they!

Jesus says: God, your Father, will treat you as you treat others.

I say: What?

-Deacon Tom

Prayers of the Faithful Th e Lord Jesus loves our brothers and sisters who are ill. With trust let us pray to Him that he will comfort them with His grace. –Rite of the Anointing of the Sick

Cesar Vasquez, Nora Peralta, Antoinette Pinina, and Muffi e Bridge

In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest.

–USCCB

Jacqueline Mims, Elizabeth Meyers, Ralph O’Connor, Theresa Conway, Fr. Frank Fabj, Clare Wise and John Young

If you are ill, or know someone who is ill in need of prayer, please email Celia Thomson at [email protected] or call her at the parish offi ce at (713) 403-4106.

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Children Faith Formation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/children-faith-formation

Youth FaithFormation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/youth-faith-formation

Sacrament Preparation1st Eucharist children and their parents are expected to attend the retreat on March 18 or March 19 from 5:00-6:15 p.m. in PLC-A. Completed worksheets for chapters 1-4 of the textbook are due at the retreat.

Sunday Faith FormationSunday, Mar. 3 at 9:00 a.m. (There will be no CLOW at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.) The Children’s Choir will also sing at the Children’s Mass on Mar. 3rd.

Hello VBS!Vacation Bible School takes place June 3 - 7, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with an option to attend daily Mass at 8:00 a.m. Register your child today! Space is limited and spots are fi lling quickly. http://www.stmichaelchurch.net/vbs

Middle and High School students interested in volunteering and/or earning service hours should contact Maria Groff Reynolds [email protected].

SENIOR SUNDAY

CLASS OF 2019 SAVE THE DATE

SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 1:00 PM MASS

Join us as we honor our high school and college senior graduates with a special blessing.

For more information, or to RSVP contact Mike Learyat [email protected] or 713-403-4117

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Adult Faith Formation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/adult-faith-formation

Social Justice News ○ stmichaelchurch.net/social-justice

Financial Literacy ClassWednesday, February 276:30-7:30PM | Activity Bldg. Room 1Failure to plan is very expensive! Attend this class to learn how to reduce probate costs and taxes, eliminate unclaimed property issues, arrange guardianship for minor children and protect family relationships.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer GroupSaturday, March 2 | 7:30-8AM Activity Bldg. Room 1 Join us in different types of prayers for half an hour before Saturday morning Mass.

Hope BagsParishioners are being asked to bring any of the following items to fi ll the Hope Bags: small can of fruit or vegetables (pull tab only), package of peanut butter or cheese crackers, granola bars, small canned meat (pull tab only), half pint water bottles, and new pairs of adult socks. Between March 6-17, You can sign up on the St. Michael website to tell us in advance what you plan to bring. Our goal is to make 600 Hope Bags for the Homeless.

Rosary Guild

Gosnell Movie Wednesday, February 27 7:00-8:30 PM | PLC-AFollowing our month of pro-life activity, join us for the viewing of Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer. A fi lm about the notorious abortionist who was charged with the fi rst-degree murder of three born-alive babies and the involuntary manslaughter of patient, Karnamaya Mongar.

Movie Night for Young AdultsMonday, February 25 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Activity Building Room 1Following our fi nal TOB segment, we will watch “The Jeweller’s Shop”, a fi lm written by St. Pope John Paul II on February 25.

Wednesday, March 6 Activity Bldg. Room 21 | 9:15-11:15 AMAnd 6:30-8:30 PMWe gather together to make Mission Style Rosaries that are given to help others meditate on Mary’s prayer of Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection. All parishioners are welcome. No experience needed.

The staff of St. Michael the Archangel Churchcordially invite all parishioners for a

Birthday Celebration

In honor of

Fr. Wayne WilkersonSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 2:30 PM

IN THE PARISH LIFE CENTERMain Course & Beverages provided

Please bring a party sized side dish: (Vegetables, Salads & Fruit)See you there!

Th e Lenten Season begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6

During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to sacrifi ce, self-control through fasting. Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also

called to practice self-discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season. In addition, the giving of alms is one way to share God’s gift s, not only through the distribution of money, but through the sharing of our time and talents. As St. John Chrysostom

reminds us: “Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. Th e goods we possess are not ours, but theirs.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2446).

Remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.

MASS AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6:30 AM, 8:15AM, 12:10PM, 5:30PM AND 7:00PM.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL BE ON FRIDAYS DURING LENT AT 7PM IN THE CHURCH.

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APRIL 4 AT 7 PM | ACTIVITY BUILDING ROOM 1For more information, contact [email protected]

or visit https://www.fpu.com/1086837

Led by Stefy Cortes and Hector LealLed by Stefy Cortes and Hector Leal

A Retreat for the Men of

St. Michael the Archangel

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 THROUGH

SUNDAY, APRIL 7At the Holy Name

Retreat Center

AT THE NAME OF

JESUS

For registration and more information, please go to:https://holynameretreatcenter.com/catholic-retreats/

B E C O M I N G A M A N A F T E R G O D ’ S O W N H E A R T

Week 21 – EVOLUTION AND FAITHThursday, February 28:

PLC-A 6:30-7:30 AM Coffee and light breakfast available at 6 AM

• Dr. Baglow is Back for the Last Time•The Church and Evolution

•Can We Believe Parts of the Evolution Theory?•What Can’t We Believe as Catholics?

•The Heresy of Evolutionism•Avoiding Theological Assumptions

•The Providence of God•Going Deeper than DarwinFor more information, contact:

Joey Scamardi- (281) 657-5016 or [email protected]

THATMANISYOU.ORG

50+ SinglesJOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR

FOR FELLOWSHIP AND FUN!

FRIDAY, MARCH 15:30 PM Happy Hour

Vine Wine Room 12525 Memorial just west of Gessner

FRIDAY, MARCH 85:30 PM Dinner

Berryhill Baja Grill1717 Post Oak at San Felipe

Fish Tacos for Lent

FRIDAY, MARCH 155:30 PM Dinner

Goode Company Seafood10211 Katy Freeway just west of Gessner

For more information contact:Jo Ann Chetta (713)-882-4062 | [email protected] or

Dottie Morrogh(713)-825-4017 | [email protected]

Open to those who are actively engaged in the employment search process.

Bring your resumes to make sure they are ready for your job search, as well as brush

up on your interview skills so you can be prepared for all interview questions!

Coff ee

Careers&

March 4 | 9AM-10AMParish Life Center | Room B

A FREE 8x10 PHOTO

Participate in the Pictorial Directory

and receive:

SIGN UP AFTER MASS FOR A FREE 15 MINUTE PHOTO SESSION

SIGN UP IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON OUR PARISH WEBSITE

ALTAR SERVER

TRAINING

TRAINING DATES:6:30 PM

IN THE CHURCH-March 7 --March 21- -April 11 --April 25-

And

A FREE PICTORIAL

DIRECTORY

Do you feel called to serve at the Lord’s Table? We will be learning some simple theology in serving the

Mass as well as all the proper ways to serve with reverence and love. It is mandatory for all current and active

servers to attend one of these dates because there will be some slight changes in the serving. Thank you for your love and

dedication in making the Mass more beautiful! –Wayne Ly

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRYFRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRYH O S T E D B Y :

O P T I O N S :FRIED FISH $10

GRILLED FISH $10FRIED SHRIMP $151/2 FRIED FISH $6

1/2 FRIED SHRIMP $6KID’S PIZZA + FRIES $2

D AT E S :MARCH 8

MARCH 15 MARCH 22MARCH 29

APRIL 5 APRIL 12

E V E R Y F R I D A Y D U R I N G L E N T . .

Located in the SMCS Cafeteria and Courtyard Drive Through and To - Go Options Available!

Children’s activity planned for each week!

Dessert cooked by The Catholic Daughters!

THE WOMEN’S GUILD INVITES THE WOMEN’S GUILD INVITES ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH TO OURALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH TO OUR

Mardi Gras Mardi Gras LuncheonLuncheon

WITH SPEAKERSWITH SPEAKERS

Mary Caprio and Jan DohertyTUESDAY, MARCH 5 | 11 AM – 1 PMTUESDAY, MARCH 5 | 11 AM – 1 PM

At Ousie’s Table 3939 SAN FELIPE, HOUSTON 77027

Lunch is $30 CASH BAR AVAILABLE

Please register at https://stmichaelchurch.net/womens-guild You will receive a confi rmation email after payment.