St. Mary Magdalene · 2019. 9. 19. · St. Mary Magdalene. Catholic Church. Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. 527 South Houston Avenue,

St. Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338 Office: (281) 446-8211 Fax: (281) 446-8213 Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.

Website: www.st-mm.com

Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P. Deacons: Nick Caruso & James Meshell

JANUARY 10, 2016 — THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Weekend Mass English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M.

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth) Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M.

Domingo: 1:00 P.M.

Weekday Mass Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English) Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español) 1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.

1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.

Reconciliation (Confession) Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M. Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration 9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.)

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the parish office two months prior to the desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene must contact the office at least six months prior to their desired wedding date. Please contact the office for more information.

Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to receive sacramental anointing of the sick.

Sacramento del Bautismo: Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bautismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Adviento.

Sacramento del Matrimonio: Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la oficina para mayor información.

Unción de los Enfermos: Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea ser ungido.

Weekly Message

Today, we celebrate the feast of the baptism of Jesus by John in the river Jordan. This feast brings to an end the short but joyful season of Christmas and marks the beginning of the Church’s Ordinary Time. I truly enjoyed the Christmas season in the parish this year. The Christmas Cantata set off a beautiful tone for the season. Thanks to the choir, the musicians, instrumentalists and our choir direc-tor for a job well done! Our children who acted out the Christmas story according to the gospel of Luke were awesome at the 4PM Christmas Vigil Mass! We had a great turnout of parishioners and visitors for the season. Thank God for the safety of everyone who visited their loved ones.

The baptism of Jesus launched him into his public ministry. In the same vein, the Church invites us to begin the Ordinary Time of the Liturgical Year today with the zeal of Christ. Does Jesus need baptism? The baptism of John is for repentance. If Jesus is sinless and does not need repentance, why did he get baptized? John the Baptist did not feel that Jesus needed his baptism, as attested to by the scriptures, Matthew 3:13-14. However, Jesus received bap-tism from John so as to fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15). Through his baptism, Jesus enters into our world, identifying with our sinfulness so that he can redeem us. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus dispels the dark-ness of sin, including the sin of our forefathers, known as original sin. We will use the occasion of today’s feast to re-flect more on the sacrament of Baptism.

Before He ascended into heaven, Jesus commanded the disciples to go out and baptize all those who listen to them and believe in the gospel (Matthew 28:18-20). By this, Jesus makes Baptism the sacrament that is the fundamental gate-way to salvation. This sacrament is the ordinary way for people to enter into the mercy of God and be saved. The per-son who believes and is baptized receives mercy and then becomes a child of God, an heir to the kingdom. Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for this sacrament. The Catholic Catechism says: “By Baptism all sins are forgiven, original sin and all personal sins, as well as all punishment for sin. In those who have been reborn, nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God, neither Adam’s sin, nor personal sin, nor the consequences of sin, the gravest of which is separation from God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1263).

At the Baptism of Jesus, we experience another epiphany when God revealed his person to humanity. We read in the scriptures how the heavens opened at the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended and the voice of the Father was heard saying of Jesus: “You are my Son, the Beloved; my favor rests on you” (Luke 3:22; Mathew 3:16-17). This is the revelation of God as Trinity. It is in this Trinitarian formula that Christians are baptized today. The Most Holy Trinity plants the seed of grace in the heart of the baptized so that the person has faith in God, hope in God and loves God. The person is also empowered to live and act under the promptings of the Holy Spirit and thus grow in goodness.

Through the grace of baptism, the Christian becomes a living stone that is being built into a spiritual house for God, to be a holy priesthood. In baptism, we share in the common priesthood of all believers. We participate also in the kingly and prophetic ministry of Christ. The baptized therefore works in communion with other Christians to bring about the Kingdom of God on Earth. Having received this sacrament of grace ourselves, every parent is called by the Church to share this gift of grace with their children, even infants. Therefore, infant baptism is actively encouraged by the Church. Preparation for the baptism of infants is often a time when parents deepen their faith in God.

Our parish has an excellent program for preparing parents for the baptism of their infants. We also have a wonderful instructional program that prepares children over seven (7) years old for the reception of baptism and other sacra-ments of initiation. If you know someone who has not yet been baptized, you will do the person a lot of good by invit-ing them to church and urging them to call the church office to begin the preparation journey that will lead to their receiving baptism and other sacraments of initiation for adults.

I wish you a very blessed 2016!!

—Fr. Felix

Word of Life

“[Jesus] showed us the self-sacrificial nature of love when he laid down His life for us, and we are called to follow in his footsteps. We are called to be his hands

and feet, caring for and loving others.”

— USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program Prayer and Pro-gram Guide

Catholic Daughters Membership

CDA Court of the Cross #2374 is beginning its New Year by extending an invitation to women who might

be interested in joining the Catholic Daughters here at St. Mary Magdalene. Our first meeting of 2016 will be held on

Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hall. Fellowship will begin at 6:30 P.M., followed by our general meeting at

7:00 P.M.

Please contact Virginia Eckert for any questions regarding the CDA Court of the Cross #2374 at (713) 823-8951. P. 2

Time & Talent Ministries

MASS / LITURGY

ART & ENVIRONMENT Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416 June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555

ALTAR GUILD Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670

ALTAR SERVERS Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876 Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257 Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647

INSTITUTED ACOLYTE Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549 Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735

LECTORS Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534 Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575 Ericka Gonzalez (Esp.) - (281) 731-6050

MUSIC MINISTRY Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211 Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674

DEVOTIONS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Gilbert & Linda Alfaro - (281) 852-4573

DIVINE MERCY Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837

LEGION OF MARY Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631 Maribel Subias (Esp.) - (832) 444-7211

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Eduardo Farfán - (708) 945-2579 Sub-Coord.: German Pereira - (281) 703-2418

HEARTS AFIRE Cynthia Meneses - (832) 492-1742

STEWARDSHIP Tom Kleypas - (281) 852-7937

ORGANIZATIONS

KEENAGERS (60+) Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103

YOUNG AT HEART (50+) SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508

RED HAT SOCIETY Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357 Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6878 Greg Forestieri - (281) 441-2711

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 4TH Phil Ardoin - (281) 852-8773

COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Chief Counselor Alejandro Aramburu - (713) 966-0547

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951

MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Julio & Cristina Romero - (832) 488-3367

FAITH FORMATION

ADULT FAITH FORMATION, BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA), INFANT BAPTISM, ADULT CONFIRMATION, RETREATS Ivana Meshell - (281) 446-8211

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Geneva Green - (832) 758-6475 Kay Huggins - (409) 656-6587

YOUTH MINISTRIES Mike Smith - (281) 446-8211

JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652

SCHOOL MINISTRIES SCHOOL BOARD Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535

MINISTERIO HISPANO

FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS, SACRAMENTOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y COMUNIÓN, EL PROCESO DE RICA, PATROCINADORES DE MATRIMONIO, BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS DE 0-6 AÑOS, QUINCEAÑERAS Vickie Cortez - (281) 446-2933

OUTREACH MINISTRIES SOCIAL SERVICES Wanda Conley - (281) 540-1907

PRISON MINISTRY Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493

HOSPITAL MINISTRY Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Marvin Corbitt - (281) 852-3111

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343 ([email protected])

BLOOD DRIVE Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044

NURSING HOME MINISTRY Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Man-or, Deerbrook Nursing Home Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Darril B. - (281) 852-4230 Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217 Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881 Susan G. - (281) 813-0575

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743 ([email protected])

PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508

HOME AGAIN MINISTRY (FURNITURE BANK/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611 Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112 Tammy Broussard - (832) 777-1878

OTHERS NURSERY Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211

FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072 Neha Delphin - (713) 927-8239

PASTORAL COUNCIL Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072

FINANCE COUNCIL Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549

SECURITY TEAM John Garza - (832) 875-1377 P.3

Felipe & Karla Alas Rivas; Felipe de Jesus & Silvia Almazan; Mark & Daniela Andrado; Maria & Silvano Aportela; Mario Barcenas; Antonio & Esperanza Blanco; Carissa Bull; Manuel & Estella Chavez; Hillary & Jane Ezennaya; Odilan &

Miladys Felipe; Terry, Sr. & Michelle Frazier; Michael & Deirdre Giampietro; Michelle & George Griffin; Mary Harman; James, Jr. & Marisol Hastings; Ray & Marilyn Hernandez; Frank & Cindy Hughes; Deramus Joe; Roy Jones; Francisco

Lara & Yessenia Velasquez; Michelle Lomeli; Felipe & Maria Lopez; Teresa Lumbreraz; Grace Mbagwu; Angela Mencias; Robert Pepe; Cindy Ramirez; Ronald Riojas & Andrea McGinnis; Ruben Salazar & Norma Castillo;

Dominique & Christina Ste. Marie; John Watz

Welcome, new parishioners! ¡Bienvenidos Nuevos Parroquianos!

(November and December / Noviembre y Diciembre 2015)

CHURCH STAFF

Wanda Conley, Business Manager Rick Swanson, Facilities Manager

Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician

Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician

Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary

Vernon D. Walker, Bookkeeper Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry Ivana Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation Ginger Herrington, Adult Faith Formation Assistant Michael Smith, Director of Faith Formation-Children/Youth

Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Madelyn Cañas, Bulletin Editor Estela Treviño, Receptionist

Ryan Rivera, Receptionist

Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist

ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 530 Ferguson St. Humble, Texas 77338

Phone: (281) 446-8535 Fax: (281) 446-8527 www.smmcs.org

Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

Joshua Raab, Principal Trish Duhon, Director of Admissions Tom Walsh, Athletic Director Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program Carol Poston, Director of Development April Dandridge, Director of Marketing and Alumni Laura Valladares, Counselor Christy Keeling, Academic Coach Laura Rocha, Administrative Assistant Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper Donna Mohrman, Nurse Sam McKinney, Secretary

BULLETIN DEADLINES

ISSUE DUE BY

January 17th, 2016 January 11th, 2016 January 24th, 2016 January 18th, 2016

E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to [email protected].

Stewardship Offering

Offertory for December 19 & 20, 2015 — $33,273.69

Second Collection (Social Services) — $13,352.50

Christmas Offertory (Dec. 24 & 25, 2015) — $79,963.23

Offertory for December 26 & 27, 2015 — $33,394.54

Mary, Holy Mother of God (12/31/2015 & 01/01/2016) — $5,459.50

Offertory for January 2 & 3, 2016 — $29,635.84

Online Giving — $5,157.01 Total — $34,792.85

Second Collection (Gold Envelope) — $10,322.20

DSF Update (As of 01/04/2016) 2015 DSF Goal — $160,220.00

Contribution to Date — $158,937.49 Amount Pledged to Date — $165,235.82

Number of Participants — 498

NURSERY STAFF

Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant

Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant

Emily Mendoza, Nursery Attendant

Jenna Meza, Nursery Attendant

Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant

Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant

Thank you for using Online Giving! Parishioners who use the service are pleased with how easy it is to set up and

manage. If you have not yet signed up for Online Giving, please consider this option. This is a perfect tool for anyone who shops online! By using Online Giving, you are helping the parish improve our operational efficiency. Visit our par-ish website at www.st-mm.com and select “Online Giving.”

VIRTUS Training

The next “Protecting God’s Children” VIRTUS class here at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church will be

held on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. in St. Mary’s Hall.

The Archdiocesan Office of Safe Environment requires that all volunteers and employees of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church attend VIRTUS

Training.

If you took the Protecting God’s Children class before 2010, you MUST take a Keeping the Promise Alive refresher class to maintain your VIR-TUS status. If you do not complete the refresher, you CANNOT partici-

pate in anything involving minors.

Please make every effort to maintain your VIRTUS status. Visit www.virtus.org for registration. If you have any questions, please contact

Linda Enloe at (281) 389-1820 or e-mail Linda at [email protected].

Respect Life Rosary Next Sunday

January 17th, 2016 6:15 P.M. in the chapel

Second Collection for January 17th, 2016

Next weekend’s second collection is for St. Mary Mag-dalene Social Services. Your generous donations help

those in need of food, clothing, and other assistance in the Humble area. Please indicate Social Services on

your check if you do not have an envelope. Thank you for your generosity.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sunday January 10

3:00 p.m. SPC - CCE Elementary & Youth 3:00 p.m. CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00 p.m. YR - HS Youth Night

Monday January 11

9:30 a.m. 216 - Hearts Afire 6:30 p.m. CH - Coro en español 6:45 p.m. Lib - Legión de María (Esp.) 7:00 p.m. 216 - Consoling the Heart of Jesus

Tuesday January 12

6:00 p.m. SPC - CCE Elementary & Youth 6:00 p.m. CH - Confessions 6:30 p.m. SMH - Catholic Daughters Mtg. 7:00 p.m. 214-216, MGH - Adult RCIA 7:00 p.m. FLC - Grupo de Oración 7:00 p.m. 101 - Legion of Mary (Eng.) 7:45 p.m. CH - Coro Abba Padre

Wednesday January 13

6:00 p.m. SPC - CCE Elementary 6:00 p.m. MGH - KC 3rd Degree Meeting 6:00 p.m. Lib - Legión de María Rosa Mistica 7:00 p.m. SJH - Mtg. “A” Marriage Prep. 7:00 p.m. FLC - Confirmation 2016 #1 7:00 p.m. 215, 216 - How to Pray/Husband

Thursday January 14

9:30 a.m. 215, 216 - Bible Study 5:30 p.m. CH - Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. YR - MS Youth Night 7:00 p.m. 215, 216 - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. CH - Adult Choir

Friday January 15

6:30 p.m. CH - Coro en español

Saturday January 16

9:00 a.m. SMH - Virtus Training 12:30 p.m. 215 - English Baptism Retreat 3:30 p.m. CH - Confessions

Sunday January 17

6:00 a.m. FLC - KC Mexican Breakfast 2:30 p.m. CH - Bautizos (Esp.) 3:00 p.m. SPC - CCE Elementary & Youth 3:00 p.m. CP - Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00 p.m. YR - HS Youth Night 6:15 p.m. CP - Respect Life Rosary

To reserve a Mass, please stop by the Parish office and reserve your date and time for the intention.

Sunday Jan. 10 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Lucille Wise † Sidney † & Effie Thibodeaux † Colleen Randazzo † People of STMM Justine † & Eleanor Gordon †

Monday Jan. 11 8:30 am Philip Cacanindin (SPI)

Tuesday Jan. 12 8:30 am 7:00 pm

Hasting Rachal (SPI) Petronilo Flores (SPI)

Wednesday Jan. 13 8:30 am Fr. Paul †

Thursday Jan. 14 8:30 am George † & Bob Tiblier †

Friday Jan. 15 8:30 am Chance McQuaid (SPI)

Saturday Jan. 16 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Frank Armenta (SPI) Kevin Brown †

Sunday Jan. 17 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Vic Wyche † Javier Canales † Maria del Carmen Mejia † Paulino † & Guadalupe Gonzales † Rudy Egan †

Saturday Jan. 9 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

George † & Bob Tiblier † Jose Guardado

This Week in the Parish

READINGS AND SAINTS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21‑28 Wednesday: (St. Hilary) 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40‑45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12 Saturday: (Blessed Virgin Mary) 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

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Upcoming Knights of Columbus Breakfasts

Thanks for all your patronage of our breakfasts. All net proceeds of these breakfasts go to support the

St Mary Magdalene School Scholarship, the Gold Envelope for St Mary Magdalene parish debt reduction, Birthright, Family

Time, Family Promise, and many other great causes in concert with Church teachings. ALL breakfasts in the

Family Life Center.

January 17th - C Team Mexican Breakfast January 24th – B Team Country Breakfast

January 31st – Squires Breakfast – our 10-18 yr. olds make breakfast for you

February 7th – A Team Country Breakfast

Thanks for your patronage! Even if you’re not eating come by for fellowship.

Young at Heart, 50+ Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour and Tasting

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

The Day Fresh Tour experience allows you to follow the making of Budweiser as well as special visits to the Brew House, Lager Cellar, Packaging Floor and Fin-

ishing Cellar.

The cost of the trip is $12.00 per person. If you would like to join us for this tour , please contact Jan Craw-

ford at (281) 852-3508 or [email protected]. Dead-line for reservations and payments is

Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

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M/M Kevin J. Gallow M/M Clarence Louis, Onezime Gallow, Mrs. Renella Evans, Mr. Ryan Gallow, Mr. John Keith Andrus M/M Court Koenning Mary Lourd Smith, Carson Koenning, Cade Koenning, Kevin Shea, Jeff Rosenstein M/M Babineaux Maria T. Villa, Robert A. Arias M/M Roberto Flores Pedro Sibranda, Rogelio Flores, Iluminada Sibranda, Alicia Flores, Cedric Flores M/M Antonio Guerrero Paterno Bejar, Lydia Bejar, Joe & Marit Bejar, Jesus & Milagros Guerrero, Dolores Guerrero Ms. Helen J. Brown Simon & Beulah Brown, Robert Brown, Wilbert Brown, Willie King, James & Paula Monroe Mr. Callen Bertrand Pat Bertrand Gerber Alvarenga Adelio Alvarenga, Pedro Montes, Julian Lozoya M/M Albert Bleiberg Rosalie & Charles Robilland Mr. Chyrell Pil Carmelita Rollins, Fructouso Pil, Priscila, Ivan, Villan, Teotista, Marmolito, & All the Poor Souls in Purgatory M/M Bernardino Gutierrez Tomasita S. Vasquez, Guadalupe M. Gutierrez, Mario J. Vazquez, Bernardino Gutierrez, Guillermo Gutierrez Ms. Trusetta M. Walters Loualla Addison, Frank Guillory M/M Jose Vega Teodoro Lozano, Eva Aguilar, Miguel Lira, Ricardo Ramirez, Salomon Soto Allen Iriarte & Josenie Sanchez Vicente Santiago “Papa Ben” Sanchez Ms. Ester Elizardo Juanita Soto, Soto Family, Carlos and Juanita Elizardo and Children Rey Gonzales Gonzales/Saldivar/Lopez Families M/M Stephan Anthony Seliga Benny & Katherine Seliga, Leo Schwitz M/M Jaime Avila Sebastian Velasco, Sr. M/M David A. Herrera Luis Garcia, Aurora Mercado, Eloisa Gavilanez Mr. Robert Lord Mrs. Anita Lord, My Unborn Child, Robert Lord, Sr., Celia Lord, M/M Hinojosa Mrs. Maria Gonzales Pablo Gonzales, Rene Gonzales Ms. Mara Mirza Contreras Martin R. Contreras M/M William Ables III Rosie Bohec, Johnny Bohec, Johnnie Bohec, Col. William A. Ables, Betty Wools M/M Eric Scott Pierson George Murin, Julia Murin, Grace Chadowski, Joseph Chadowski, Ann Chadowski M/M Richard Johnson Dr. & Mrs. C.M. Johnson M/M Ned Vines Elisa Garza M/M Jose E. Asuncion Jose Asuncion, Valentin & Consuelo Cruz, Vicente Asuncion, Januria Asuncion Ms. Blanca Palacios Eloisa Gavilanez, Ivan Vega, America Aguilera, Esther Aguilera Mr. Bruce Monier Rose D. Monier, John A. Monier III Ms. Cecilia McNeel Andres & Guadalupe Guerrero, Willie McNeel, Maxine Butler M/M John Paul Broderick Kathleen G. Broderick, Paul W. Broderick, Sr., James Grogan, Grandparents Broderick, Grandparents Marquis M/M Theodore Hiesser, Jr. Mr. Theo Hiesser, Sr., Mrs. Hilda Hiesser, M/M Albert Mrs. Laverne Christen Anthony Angelino, Ralph Gambone Ms. Victoria Cortez Al Cortez, Gloria Narvaez Max & Martha Figueroa Hilaria Figueroa, Mary & Manuel Figueroa, Mike Figueroa, Jose Luis Perez, Ernie Perez M/M Joseph Kenneally Claire G. Glio, Lily Glio, Ganna Kenneally, Joseph Kenneally M/M James B. Kelly Bernardino Quibah, Vevencia Quibah, Bernardino Quibah, Jr., Kathy Kelly Mr. Danny McClung Emma Wilkie, David Wilkie M/M Lionel Fontenette Henry J. Floyd, Michael P. Floyd, Paul L. Floyd, Jerome H. Fontenette, Catherine B. Fontenette M/M James R. Monti Deceased Family Members M/M Derrick Anthony Fernandez Vic Wyche, Jennifer Fernandez M/M Stephen Brown Amparo Wong, Ming-Lai Wong, Mudesta Ruga, Hiu-Han King, Gilbert Wong M/M Erik D. Skarbovig Ruth & Jim Bogenschatz Ms. Maureen Davitt Mike Davitt, Geo & Bette Frye, Geo Frye & Willie Peterson, Msgr. Paul Procella M/M Alonzo Gonzales Viola Cantu, Guadalupe DeLeon, Natalie Gaytan, Cindy Ramos Mrs. Dolores Whitelaw Alex Whitelaw, Frank Miller, M/M Wm. Hoffman M/M Anthony Butera Joe F. Butera, Blanche M. Butera, Don J. Butera, C.B. Isbell, Deceased Vets Miss Elnora Brown Fr. Felix, Fr. Tony Dujuana Marie Madkins Louise Rideaux, Delia Lacy, Mazie Broussard, Jo Ann Broussard, Bobbie R. Madkins Ms. Cynthia R. Plana M/M Richard Plana M/M Thomas C. Kleypas Thomas Allen Kleypas, Doc & Minnie Kleypas, John & Mary Varner M/M Frank Armenta Frankie Armenta III M/M Loveless Kevin Mayfield M/M Michael E. Bourne Harry & Margaret Bourne, Ben & Edith Studeny M/M Miguel Anthony Castillo Henrietta E. Castillo, Juan V. Castillo, Ramona R. Salinas, Veronica Salinas, Maria V. Romero, Irene C. Perez, John E. Castillo, Maria del Rosario Sanchez, Mary L. Castillo, Patrick Castillo M/M Steve Tillotson April Holt Mrs. Rita Tiblier George & Bob Tiblier, M/M Robert Grant, Sr., My Two Brothers, My Three Sisters, T.J. & L. Tiblier & Family M/M Donald Beyette Jim Tillman, Cliff Swertzic, Billie Jo Beyette, Chuck Buller, Jennie Myers M/M Roderick Alarson Darrel Hamilton Ms. Patsy Costas Pat Dwyer, Eric Dwyer, Brenda & Irene Hollier, Elise & Oleus Champagne, Ella & Philip Dwyer M/M Jorge W. Santana Santana Family, Guanella Family M/M Michael Bennett C.J. Kajs, Martha Kajs, Marie Wick, Mary Jane Bennett, George Wick M/M Robert Goodrich Ralph & Margaret Calhoun, Karl & Berta Becker, Wolfgang Becker, Nikolaus Kandels

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The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts

On the day of Epiphany, the optional announcement of the dates of Easter and other moveable feasts of the liturgical year was pro-claimed at the principal Mass. Like the Christmas Proclamation, it is all about time, but where the Christmas Proclamation situated the birth of Christ in historic time, chromos time, this proclamation reminds us that salvation is happening here and now, kairos time. This

proclamation is fascinating and rich in meaning. It originated during a time when people did not have calendars in their homes, and it was their only way of learning the all-important date of Easter. It has a much deeper meaning as well. The liturgical year is not just a series of dates and holy days of obligation. According to the proclamation, the liturgy is the manifest presence of the Lord among us. It begins by

connecting the joy of Christmas to the glory of Easter. In a sense, everything is Easter, for when the Church celebrates the feasts of Mary, the apostles and saints, and even all souls, we are also recalling the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. The proclamations ends by

acclaiming Jesus, who is Lord of time and history—a powerful time and a fitting thing to remember at the beginning of the year.

ASH WEDNESDAY: February 10, 2016 CORPUS CHRISTI: May 29, 2016 EASTER SUNDAY: March 27, 2016 CHRIST THE KING: Nov. 20, 2016 ASCENSION: May 8, 2016 (transferred from May 5 in this diocese) FIRST SUNDAY of ADVENT: Nov. 27, 2016 PENTECOST: May 15, 2016

Weekly Announcements

Please bring your family and join us for our

Annual School Open House

Sunday, January 31st, 2016 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Serving grades Pre-K3 & K4(Ages 3 & 4) thru 8th

What is National Catholic Schools Week?

National Catholic Schools Week is the annual cele-bration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2016 is January 31st - February 6th. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2016 is

“Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe

the annual celebration week with Masses, open hous-es and other activities for students, families, parish-

ioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our

church, our communities and our nation.

Help St. Mary Magdalene School earn $ by shopping!

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us earn points. Receipts can come

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Step for Students is an archdiocesan-wide event raising awareness and much-

needed funds for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Register today and join our St. Mary

Magdalene School team at the 11th An-nual Steps for Students 5K on Saturday, February 20th, 2016. Register online be-

fore February 3rd at www.steps4students.org.

Our pastor, Fr. Felix Osasona, will be running/walking on that day for our school. Support his efforts at

https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/FrFelix/2016

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Youth Ministry News CCE / Faith Formation Classes: We will kick-off the spring semester with Formation classes on Sunday, Janu-ary 10th at 3:00pm // Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00pm // Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00pm in the St. Paul Center. We are looking for a few adult catechists to fill in for other catechists who have moved away; if you are interested, please contact the Formation Office. There are a few spaces for students who are not yet registered for CCE / Formation classes; parents should contact the Formation Office immediately to check on session / grade-level availability. “Youth Nights”: Weekly youth events will return this week! There will be a high school “Sports Night” on Sunday, January 10th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Family Life Center. Our middle school youth will meet for a “Popcorn Movie Night” on Thursday, January 14th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in the Youth Room. Be sure to invite a friend… and why not bring a snack to share? Please join our new “Remind” text message groups for high school youth and middle school youth (see below!). 2016 Confirmation CLASS: Our weekly Confirmation sessions begin on Wednesday, January 13th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm; candidates are allowed only two absences from the Wednesday classes. Parents who missed the “Parent / Sponsor Meeting” on December 17th should contact the Youth Office immediately to pick up the materi-als and information discussed at this important gathering. All candidates should have selected a sponsor to ac-company them during the Confirmation faith journey… The “Sponsor / Candidate Meeting” was last Friday, Jan-uary 8th. Retreat paperwork is due at this first weekly session! Junior High Rally: The archdiocesan Junior High rally is the largest event for our middle school youth! It will be held on Saturday, February 20th in The Woodlands. Registration paperwork is required for this event – you can get yours from Carissa. The early registration deadline is Monday, January 18th at 8:00pm; a late fee will be as-sessed for all paperwork turned in after this date. Please contact Carissa for more details!! First Reconciliation Meeting: If your student still needs to complete their sacrament chapters [1-6] or Reconcili-ation interview / prayers, please plan to have that completed and scheduled by Monday, January 18th – we will conduct make-up interviews on that day from 6:30pm – 8:15pm. If your student passed their Reconciliation inter-view, please plan to attend our special First Penance Service, which is scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00am in the Church. Several priests will be available to hear your child’s confession! The Eucharist prepara-tion sessions will begin in late February 2016. 2017 Confirmation CLASS: Parents of students who are currently in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades and who are NOT participating in the 2016 Confirmation class should make plans to attend the 2017 Confirmation Orientation Meeting on Friday, January 22nd at 7:00pm in the Family Life Center. We will be reviewing archdiocesan and parish Confirmation guidelines, calendars, and retreat details… Students are welcome to attend, but parents MUST attend. You can also sign up for text message reminders by registering for the “Remind” service listed be-low. Text Message Reminders: We are pleased to offer text message reminders which can be sent straight to your cell-phone / mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for spe-cific messages for our programs…

2015 – 2016 Reconciliation / Eucharist preparation: @sacprep 2016 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2016

2016 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @smmconteam 2017 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2017

High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR

Mike Smith, Director of Faith Formation for Children and Youth [email protected]

Carissa Bull, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected]

Youth Office: (281) 446-1241 CCE Office: (281) 446-2933

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Children’s News

CCE / Faith Formation Classes: We will return for the spring semester of CCE / Formation classes on Sunday, January 10th at 3:00pm // Tuesday, Janu-ary 12th at 6:00pm // Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00pm in the St. Paul Center. We are looking for a few adult catechists to fill in for other catechists who have moved away; if you are a baptized, confirmed adult who is in communion with the Catholic Church, we could use some help with substitute catechists at our Sunday afternoon, Tuesday evening, or Wednesday evening CCE sessions. Just let

Mike Smith know if you are interested! There are a few scattered spaces left for students who are not yet registered for CCE / Formation classes; please contact the Faith Formation Office as soon as possible to verify session / grade-level availability! First Reconciliation Update: If your child still needs to complete their sacrament chapters [1-6] or Reconciliation interview / prayers, please plan to have those completed and scheduled by Monday, January 18th – we will conduct make-up interviews on that day from 6:30pm – 8:15pm. If your child passed their Reconciliation interview, please plan to attend our special First Penance Service, which is scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00am in the Church. Several priests will be available to hear your child’s confession! The Eucharist prepa-ration sessions will begin in late February 2016.

Adult Faith Formation CATECHESIS AND EVANGELIZATION OF ADULTS Ivana T. Meshell, M.A., Director, [email protected] Assisted by Ginger Herrington, [email protected]

Programs Resuming This Week

RCIA and Adult Confirmation—Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 pm, McGivney Hall (facing Isaacks Road). Bible Study—Thursday, January 14, 9:30 am and 7:00 pm in room 215, Education Build-ing. We are growing in faith through reflection on the Acts of the Apostles. Each session is self-contained, and you are welcome at any time.

How to Pray for Your Husband—meets monthly, usually the 2nd Wednesday of each month; next meeting is January 13 at 7:00 pm in room 215 of our Education Building. Married and engaged women are invited to join us.

Annual Blanket Drive

Adult Faith Formation sponsors our 4th annual Blanket Drive from now until the first week of Febru-ary. Drop off brand new or clean and folded blankets, afghans, bedspreads, comforters, throws and baby blankets in the narthex of the church. They will be distributed through Magdalene House, Fam-ily Time Crisis and Counseling Center, and our parish’s new Home Again ministry. We are expecting a colder and wetter than average winter here in Southeast Texas. Your donations will be given to people who need to keep warm. Thank you for your generosity!

Going By Another Way

Ivana T. Meshell, Director of Adult Faith Formation And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.

Matthew 2:12 This sentence concluded our gospel reading from last Sunday. Like the Magi, sometimes the circumstances of our lives take us on a route other than the one we had planned. Many of us can relate to this situation; we are certainly not alone in that we have many examples from the lives of famous people:

Moses escaped Egypt after killing a man, hoping to go live a quiet life somewhere and be forgotten. God called him to

go back and deliver his people from slavery (Exodus 2:12ff).

St. Joseph was undoubtedly expecting to have a “normal” Jewish family when he was called by God to be the caregiver of the Holy Family (Matthew 1:20).

Saul was a highly educated, very zealous Jew who was breathing murderous threats against Christians and received

orders to bring them back to Jerusalem in chains. Christ himself appeared to him, and, after changing his name to Paul, he sacrificed everything to convert people to the Christianity that he had been vigorously persecuting (Acts 9).

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton happily married the handsome and wealthy man whom she adored. He suddenly became ill

and died young, leaving her with four small children. She could have become lost in self-pity and given up; instead, she accepted the kind help of friends who helped her through that sorrowful and difficult time. Through trust and faith, she

became one of the greatest saints of the Americas.

Do you have a similar example from your own life or the life of someone you know? As for me, it was not my origi-nal intention to be a pastoral minister in the Church; I did not know such a thing existed. When I was growing up, every-one told me that I should be an artist. Not knowing what else to do, I first pursued art as a career. God eventually showed me another way, but not before facing the confusion and uncertainty of my future without being what everyone always told me I should be. In time, I found myself teaching and ministering when I never thought I could speak in front of a group of people. Our life journey can lead us down sudden and unwelcome paths, such as chronic or sudden illness; the death of a spouse or other loved one; loss of a cherished friendship; moving far from home; underemployment or loss of a job; or an unexpected pregnancy. While it is appropriate to make plans for the future, it is important to trust in the Lord and know that, even if our plans don’t turn out as we had hoped because “We know that all things work for good for those who love God,* who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Our God has counted every hair of our heads (Luke 12:7) and cares about all that happens to us. While trials and crises can be unpleasant, it can also be an invitation for growth and an opportunity for blessing in ways we had not foreseen or expected. Some ways to cope might include: 1. Allow yourself to experience the shock, sadness, fear and sense of loss. It’s okay to grieve and to feel sorry for what

we no longer have, and the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what will be next. 2. Offer all things in prayer, handing over the situation to God and trusting that he will provide our every need. Worship

him as the God of your life who loves you and cares for you. 3. Cultivate a regular prayer life. Offer all things to God on a daily basis in order to build a foundation that will make

trusting in God easier in difficult moments. 4. Set aside some pride, allowing others to help. In doing so, we allow others to be a blessing and stop trying to do

everything by ourselves. 5. Learn to be okay with not having all of the answers. Sometimes we must “live into the answer.” Some things are a

mystery that we will never completely understand in this life. 6. Accept weakness and vulnerability. We are not bulletproof, and that’s okay. 7. Know that change isn’t always a bad thing. Often we resist change because we are much more comfortable with

what is familiar. Exploring new territory may be a little scary, but it can also bring us to growth and new life. 8. Consider what opportunities may await you if you step forward in faith. One of my wise college professors used to say, “Make plans; then make plans to change your plans.” God’s plan for us is that we enter into eternal life. Any path that leads to our salvation is the right one, no matter what route we take. What are your plans for this year and beyond? Are you prepared to accept any unexpected turns? Can you trust God with your plans? I invite you to share your story! Email: [email protected].

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Especialmente para nuestra Comunidad Hispana

EL BAUTISMO DEL SEÑOR

Hoy celebramos la fiesta del bautismo de Jesús por Juan en el rio Jordán. Esta fiesta concluye la corta pero alegre época de la Navidad y marca el inicio del Tiempo Ordinario de la Iglesia. Yo ver-daderamente disfruté la época de la Navidad en la parroquia este año. El Concierto Navideño esta-bleció un bello tono para la temporada. ¡Muchas gracias al coro, a los músicos, los instrumentistas y nuestro director de coro por un trabajo bien hecho! ¡Los niños que participaron en la obra de la Navidad basada en el evangelio de Lucas en la misa de las 4 P.M. en la víspera de la Navidad estu-

vieron maravillosos! Tuvimos una buena multitud de parroquianos y visitantes esta temporada. Gracias a Dios por la seguridad de todos los que visitaron a sus seres queridos. El bautismo de Jesús lo lanzó a su ministerio público. De la misma forma, la Iglesia nos invita a comenzar el Tiempo Ordinario del Año Litúrgico hoy con el entusiasmo de Cristo. ¿En verdad necesita Jesús el bautismo? El bautismo de Juan es por arrepentimiento. Si Jesús no tiene pecado y no necesita el arrepentimiento, ¿Por qué se bautizó? Juan el Bautista no sentía que Jesús necesitaba el bautismo, como lo es evidenciado en las escrituras de Mateo 3:13-14. Sin embargo, Jesús recibió el bautismo de Juan para poder cumplir con toda justicia (Mateo 3:15). A través de su bautismo, Jesús entra a nuestro mundo, identificándose con nuestra pecaminosidad para poder redimirnos. A través de su muerte y resurrección, Jesús desvanece las tinieblas del pecado, incluyendo el pecado de nuestros ancestros, mejor conocido como el pecado original. Usaremos la ocasión de la fiesta de hoy para poder reflexionar más sobre el sacramento del Bautismo. Antes de subir al cielo, Jesús le ordenó a los discípulos a que fueran y bautizaran a todos los que los escucharan y creyeran en el evangelio (Mateo 28:18-20). Por medio de esto, Jesús hace al Bautismo el sacramento que es la puerta fundamental para la salvación. Este sacramento es la manera común por la cual las personas pueden en-trar en la misericordia de Dios y ser salvadas. La persona que cree y es bautizada recibe misericordia y luego se convierte en hijo de Dios, un heredero al reino. El Bautismo es necesario para la salvación de aquellos a quienes el evangelio se les ha sido proclamado y quienes han tenido la posibilidad de pedir este sacramento. El Catecismo Católico dice: “Por el Bautismo, todos los pecados son perdonados, el pecado original y todos los pecados perso-nales, así como todas las penas del pecado. En efecto, en los que han sido regenerados no permanece nada que les impida entrar en el Reino de Dios, ni el pecado de Adán, ni el pecado personal, ni las consecuencias del pecado, la más grave de las cuales es la separación de Dios” (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, #1263). En el Bautismo de Jesús, nosotros experimentamos otra epifanía cuando Dios revela a su persona a la humani-dad. Leemos en las escrituras como los cielos se abrieron en el bautismo de Jesús, el Espíritu Santo descendió y la voz del Padre se escuchó, diciendo de Jesús: “Tu eres mi hijo, el predilecto; en ti me complazco” (Lucas 3:22; Mateo 3:16-17). Esta es la revelación de Dios como la Trinidad. Es en este formula Trinitario por el cual los cris-tianos son bautizados hoy. La Santísima Trinidad siembra la semilla de la gracia en el corazón del bautizado para que la persona tenga fe en Dios, esperanza en Dios y ame a Dios. La persona también es animada a vivir y actuar bajo las incitaciones del Espíritu Santo y de esta forma crecer en bondad. Por la gracia del bautismo, el cristiano se convierte en una piedra viviente que está siendo construida en un hogar espiritual para Dios, para ser un santísimo sacerdocio. En el bautismo compartimos en común el sacerdocio de todos los creyentes. También participamos en el ministerio profético y regio de Cristo. Por lo tanto, el bautizado trabaja en comunión con otros cristianos para traer al Reino de Dios a la tierra. Ya que recibimos este sacramento nosotros mismos, cada padre es llamado por la Iglesia a compartir este regalo de gracia con sus hijos, incluso con los bebés. Por lo tanto, el bautismo de bebés es activamente sugerido por la Iglesia. La preparación para el bautis-mo de los bebés muchas veces es un tiempo cuando los padres profundizan su fe en Dios. Nuestra parroquia tiene un excelente programa para preparar a los padres para el bautismo de sus bebés. Tam-bién tenemos un maravilloso programa que prepara a niños mayores de siete (7) años para la recepción del bau-tismo y los otros sacramentos de la iniciación. Si usted conoce a alguien que aún no ha sido bautizado, le haría mucho bien a esa persona al invitarlos a la iglesia e incitándoles a llamar a la oficina de la parroquia para comen-zar el trayecto de la preparación que los llevará a recibir el bautismo y los otros sacramentos de la iniciación para adultos. ¡Les deseo un muy bendecido 2016!

—Padre Felix

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AVISO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS BAUTIZOS

Las próxima preparación bautismal será el sábado, 6 de febrero del 2016.

El próximo bautizo será el domingo, 7 de febrero del 2016.

Si desea bautizar a su niño(a), favor de llamar a la oficina de la parroquia para hacer una cita para una entrevista

personal.

Recuerden de traer a la entrevista la acta de nacimiento (original) y nombre, teléfono y dirección de los padrinos

en completa comunión con la Iglesia.

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Ofrenda del 19 y 20 de diciembre del 2015 — $33,273.69

Segunda Colecta (Servicios Sociales) — $13,352.50

Ofrenda de Navidad (Dic. 24 y 25, 2015) — $79,963.23

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María, Madre de Dios (12/31/2015 y 01/01/2016) — $5,459.50

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Segunda Colecta (Sobre Dorado) — $10,322.20

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Abra Su Casa a la Virgen Peregrina Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

La Legión de María le invita a reservar su espa-cio este año 2016 para recibir en su hogar a

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Palabra de Vida

“Jesús nos mostró la naturaleza de auto sacrificio del amor cuando entregó Su vida por nosotros, y somos llamados a

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La Legión de María les invita a rezar el Santo Rosario todos los viernes a las

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TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA Para adultos

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La segunda colecta del próximo fin de semana es para los Servicios Sociales de Santa María Magdale-na. Sus donaciones generosas ayudarán a las perso-

nas que necesitan comida, ropa y otros tipos de ayuda en el área de Humble. Favor de indicar Servi-cios Sociales en su cheque si no tiene un sobre. Mu-

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Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano 2016

Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano (FPMC) ofrece la base teológica y el crecimien-

to espiritual para todos aquellos católicos adultos mayores de 18 años que quisieran profundizar su compromiso con Jesu-cristo y su Iglesia, fortaleciéndolo en un discípulo maduro.

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22 de enero 2016 de 7 a 9 P.M. Para mayor información, por favor comuníquense con Vickie Cortez al (281) 446-8211.

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