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606 Cedarwood Drive �
Friendswood, TX 77546�4551 �
281�482�1391 281�482�4886 (fax)�
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Archdiocese of Galveston�Houston�
Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette�
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www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org �
www.lasalette.org�
August 16, 2020
Morning Prayer�
8:10 AM�
Monday, Tuesday, �
Thursday & Friday�
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Daily Rosary�
after 8:30 AM Mass�
Monday, Tuesday�
Thursday & Friday�
(except First Friday)�
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1st Friday Exposition of �
the Blessed Sacrament�
9:00 AM � 5:45 PM�
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Exposition of the �
Blessed Sacrament�
4:30 PM Tuesday ��
5:45 PM Wednesday�
MASS SCHEDULE�
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Saturday�
5:30 PM Vigil Mass�
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Sunday�
7:30 AM 9:30 AM�
11:30 AM �
4:30 PM (Life Teen Music)�
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First Saturdays�
8:30 AM�
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Weekday�
8:30 AM�
Monday, Tuesday, �
Thursday & Friday �
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6:30 PM�
Wednesday�
Reconciliation�
4:00 � 5:00 PM Saturday�
Sacramental Life
Sacrament of Bap�sm: Congratulations for Choosing Life!
Parents should contact the Parish Office to register for
preparation.�
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Sacrament of Reconcilia�on: Peace Be With You!
Saturday 4:00 � 5:00 PM or by appointment.�
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Sacrament of Matrimony: The Lord Bless You! Contact
one of the priests at least six months in advance for preparation.�
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Sacrament of Anoin�ng of the Sick: May the Healing
Love of Christ Surround You! If you know someone who is sick or
in the hospital, contact the Parish Office so we can visit and
include them in our prayers.�
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RCIA: Chris�an Ini�a�on of Adults: Journey With Us In
Faith! For inquiry into the Catholic Faith, contact the Parish
Office.�
Bulletin Submission & Room Reservations�
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Bulletin announcements must be submitted to Rhonda
at [email protected] no later than 12:00
PM on the required submission date. Please see
page 11 for dates and guidelines.�
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All Ministries and Organizations who need to reserve a
room and/or schedule events for the calendar need to
contact Rose Mary at [email protected].�
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If you have questions, please call the Parish Office,
Monday � Friday, 8:30 AM � 5:30 PM, at 281�482�1391.�
Come Worship With Us!�
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Our Parish community worships together at Sunday
Mass, Daily Masses, Holy Hour and Morning Prayer. �
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Join us for Morning Prayer each weekday �
(except Wednesday) at 8:10 AM. �
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We pray the rosary after the 8:30 AM daily Masses
(except Wednesdays & First Fridays).�
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If you are new to Mary Queen parish or visiting, please
stop by with any questions regarding our parish. We
would love to meet you! If you have been attending
Mary Queen Church and consider this your parish
community, please register with the Parish Office so we
can keep an accurate census. If you have questions or
would like additional information, please contact our
parish office.�
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Registration forms may be found in �
the following locations: �
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Parish Office�
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Welcome Desk (in Church narthex)�
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Church’s website: www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org �
The Priests who serve Mary Queen Catholic Church
are Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.�
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Pastor: Rev. James H. Kuczynski, M.S.�
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sibi Kunninu, M.S.�
Priests in Residence: Rev. Paul Mandziuk, M.S. �
Deacons: Vince Eklund, 281�482�1391�
� Darrell Moulton, 281�482�1391�
� Paul Robison, 281�482�1391�
� Derick Soares, 281�482�1391�
� Chuck Turner, 281�482�1391�
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Pastoral Administration
Office Administrator Jim Miller, ext. 311
Communications Coordinator/Archivist Rhonda Hansen, ext. 315
Bookkeeper JoEllen Baker, ext. 313
Bookkeeper Ray Valadez, ext. 313
Receptionist Anita Shorosky, ext. 310
Coordinator of Ministries & Functions Rose Mary Baez, ext. 219
Pastoral Formation
Director of Adult Faith Formation Eby Kurian, M.A., ext. 319
RCIA & Confirmation Coordinator Terri Ryan, ext. 334
Director of Elementary Faith Formation Barbara Aubuchon, ext. 333
Director of Jr. & Sr. High Faith Formation Manny Bourque, ext. 317
Music Ministry
Music Director Samuel Sentmanat, ext. 227
Food Pantry/Social Concerns
Coordinator of Food Pantry/
Social Services Ministry Chris Austgen, 281-482-1950
Facilities Management
Facilities Manager Chuck Turner, ext. 316
Maintenance Chris Meaux, ext. 316
Maintenance Coordinator Charles Ganter, ext. 316
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Saturday, August 15 �
8:30 AM �Frank “Bubba” Pizzitola, �Remedios Pagulayan Perez
�Michael Gomez, Sr.
5:30 PM Living and Deceased Members of the Bielamowicz Family,
Living and Deceased Loved Ones of Clint & Dottie Carlin,
�Dan Foster
Sunday, August 16
7:30 AM All Our Parishioners
9:30 AM �Allen Carambat, �Scott Durham, Living and Departed
Loved Ones of the Briggs & Smart Families
11:30 AM �Reginald Ciokajlo, �Theodore Menter,
Andrea & Bob Zehentner
4:30 PM �W.P. Shugart
Monday, August 17
8:30 AM �Mary Campagna, Sharon Angelo—Birthday Blessings,
Mr. & Mrs. T.F. McKiernan—Anniversary Blessings
Tuesday, August 18
8:30 AM �Bernard Steiner, �Ronald Johnson, Roberta Prindiville
Wednesday, August 19
6:30 PM �Lena Salvato, �Soledad Enriquez, �Alex Bernardo
Thursday, August 20
8:30 AM �Gertrude Garland, �Bessie Kucera, Yvonne Ezeli
Friday, August 21
8:30 AM �Ernest Glanville, �Edward Jansky, Sr., Gigi Rowbottom
Saturday, August 22�
5:30 PM �Joan Austgen, �Jennie Dimicelli, �Bill Saccomanno
Sunday, August 23
7:30 AM �Francis Herrick, �Maria R. Gutierrez,
Bill & Roberta Prindiville
9:30 AM All Our Parishioners
11:30 AM �Lee & �Joanne Chagra, �Joseph Leba, �Joseph DeBonis
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La Salette Reflections�
Fr. Rene Butler, M.S�
and�
Wayne Vanasse�
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A Universal Message�
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(20
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Ordinary Sunday: Isaiah 56:1�7; Romans 11:13�
32;� Matthew 15:21�28)�
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For reasons that are not immediately clear, Jesus’
mission did not include the gentiles, though he did
respond to the prayer of a Roman Centurion (Matthew 8:5
�13) and, in today’s Gospel, a Canaanite woman.�
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Earlier, when he sent the Twelve on their first missionary
experience, he instructed them, “Do not go into pagan
territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost
sheep of the house of Israel.” Only at the end of
Matthew’s Gospel did he give them the command: “Go,
make disciples of all nations.”�
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Over time, and after many persecutions, the Psalmist’s
prayer, “May all the peoples praise you,” was heard. In
every nation today, there are at least some persons who
fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy, “Them I will bring to my holy
mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer.”�
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Universality (being inclusive) is a challenge, however.
There is a tendency in every group toward a certain
exclusivity. In today’s Gospel the disciples want Jesus to
do whatever it takes to make the Canaanite woman go
away, not only, perhaps, because she is a gentile but also
because she is a nuisance.�
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Have you ever found yourself trying to avoid
uncomfortable situations, difficult people, unwanted
appeals from someone in need, etc., etc.? It can be hard
to maintain the inclusive spirit that is inherent in our
mission of Reconciliation. �
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St. Paul had in his day tried to exclude Christians from
Judaism. Then, some early Jewish Christians wanted to
exclude gentiles. Now Paul longs to bring the salvation of
Christ to the Jews as he has to the gentiles.�
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This vision is echoed in the closing words of Mary’s
message at La Salette, “You will make this known to all
my people.” Today there are La Salette missions in 27
countries (and we continue to discover small La Salette
shrines in other places), but that leaves us with well over
150 countries where La Salette is unknown. Compared to
the spread of the Gospel, we have a long way to go!�
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The message has many elements, attracting different
persons in different ways. This is true also of us
messengers, individually unique but, together, universal.�
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Current Loan Balance�
July 20, 2020�
$2,943,050.99�
2020 DSF Summary as of August 10, 2020�
Parish Goal:�$165,000.00�
Total Amount Paid:�$89,523.80�
Total Amount Pledged:�$108,350.00�
Total Number of Participants:�299�
Total Number of Mary Queen Households:�2864�
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Pushpay Online Giving�
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To set up your recurring contribution on Pushpay, simply
text the words MARY QUEEN to 77977 or go to https://
pushpay.com/g/maryqueencatholicchurch. As you set
up your recurring gift you will complete the creation of
your new account. Unlike Faith Direct, Pushpay does not
give us the option at this time to make all second
collections visible or to schedule annual giving. Pushpay
currently accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express
and Discover, as well as ACH (bank account) payments.�
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If you need assistance with setting up your Pushpay
account or canceling your Faith Direct account, please
contact JoEllen Baker at [email protected].�
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We want to thank all of you who have embraced this new
way of giving. The response has been exceptional.
Pushpay is a great and innovative company. They are
very supportive to the parishes they serve. Overall it has
gone great, thanks to all of you. There are some features
we would like to have that are currently not offered, but
we are continually working with the Pushpay team to
request changes/updates that will better meet the needs
of the Mary Queen Community. �
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If you have questions or need assistance with Pushpay,
please contact�JoEllen Baker at 281�482�1391, ext. 313
or [email protected]. The following giving
options are now available for you to use. �
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On�line Giving �
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pushpay.com/g/maryqueencatholicchurch�
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Text to Give�
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Text the words Mary Queen to 77977 �
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Mary Queen App�
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Text the words Mary Queen App to 77977 �
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Parish App�
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Our Mary Queen App is now available. You can
download it by texting the words MARYQUEENAPP to
77977 or go to the App Store. Please download it and let
us know what you think. Your feedback is appreciated.�
2020 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND �
Thank you for answering the call to express God’s love
and compassion through your commitment to this year’s
Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). Catholics throughout our
Archdiocesan community are uniting in faith, sharing their
blessings and giving gifts in Christ’s name. �
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If you have not yet responded, we urge you to consider
offering your commitment at this time; each gift helps.
With every parishioner’s meaningful participation, we will
succeed in reaching our DSF goal of $165,000 and
provide hope and help for those among us who are most
in need. If you prefer to donate online, please visit
www.archgh.org/dsf. �
Offertory: August 4 � 10, 2020�
This includes offertory at Mass, mail�in and on�line giving.�
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Weekly Offertory: $36,555.00�
Food Pantry: $2,376.00�
Master’s Plan Debt Reduction: $2,017.00�
Maintenance: $1,264.00�
Cochabamba (Sister Parish): $10,770.00�
Devotional Candles: $211.10�
Upcoming 2nd Collections �
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September 6th � University of St. Thomas�
September 13th � Future Development & Maintenance�
September 20th � LaSalette Missionaries�
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Please join us for daily and weekend Masses in the
Church. During this time of the covid19 virus, there
are a few things you need to know before attending
Mass, Confessions and Adoration. �
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��Arrive to the church about 15�20 minutes before Mass
to allow time to be seated. Do not congregate inside or
outside of the church. Remain 6 feet from non�family
members.�
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��Please enter through the front doors of the church and
exit out of the closest exit at the conclusion of Mass.�
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��All those 10 years and older who enter the church
and/or chapel must wear a mask, covering mouth
and nose. Mask must be worn at all times.�
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��Please use hand sanitizer after entering the church.�
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��Remember social distancing. Sit 6 feet from non family
members.�
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��Communion will be given in the hand only. After
receiving the Body of Christ, step to the side, lower
mask, consume and replace mask.�
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��There will be no offertory during Mass. Baskets will
be placed in the back of the church. Kindly deposit
your envelopes or cash in the baskets. The online
giving or text to give is also available. �
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��Seating is at 25% capacity which is 400 people.
Weekend Masses are reserved seating only. You can
make your reservation on the Mary Queen website or
call the office Monday � Friday from 9:00 AM � 12:00
PM. Daily Mass is on a first come first served basis.�
��At the conclusion of Mass, please exit the church
immediately to allow time for cleaning and sanitizing the
church for the next Mass.�
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��For those who cannot join us in person, you may do so
via Facebook Live. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
at 8:30 AM, Wednesday, 6:30 PM and Sunday at 9:30
AM.�
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Thank you for your continued support in so many ways.
Mary Queen, pray for us.�
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All Masses are in the Church�
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Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8:30 AM and
Wednesday at 6:30 PM �
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Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 PM and Sunday at 7:30
AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM �
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Sanitizing at Mary Queen: With the current pandemic, the
information below summarizes how we are protecting high
traffic areas at Mary Queen Catholic Church. MicroX1 is a
facility treatment that has been tested and proven to kill and
prevent (Coronavirus) health related transmission issues
and minimize the risk of Pandemic inside Facilities.�
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90 Day Effective & Durable Persistent Surface Sanitation:�
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•Non�Toxic, Water Based, Green, No VOC’s, Highest �
Safety Profile Available, & Long Term Efficacy�
•Eliminate & Prevent Seasonal Illness Transmission�
•Test Proven Sanitation Success�
•Increase Cleaning Efficiency�
•Odor Elimination / Prevention�
•Outbreak Prevention�
•Customer Protection / Awareness�
•Decades of Testing / Proof �
Calling All Youth Artists! �
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We are looking for your original art to be featured in our
Parish 2021 Calendar. This contest is open to all levels
of talent, skills, and mediums (Crayon, paint, pencil,
photos, etc). �
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Below are rules for this year’s First Annual Mary
Queen Parish Youth Calendar Art Contest. The
winning art from each grade division will be used to
illustrate Mary Queen’s 2021 Calendar. Who Can enter?
Any registered parishioner’s child who is in the first
through 12th grade. �
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Our Theme for the Year is: Why I’m Catholic�
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All submissions must be dropped off at the Parish
Office, no later than Monday, September 21, 2020.
Students may enter as often as they wish. �
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The contest will be judged by Fr. Jim and Fr. Sibi. The
artwork will be judged based on artistic merit, originality
and creativity. Landscapes, portraits, still life, etc., may
be used, as long as the theme is somehow portrayed.
One winner per grade will be selected and the calendar
will be laid out as follows:�
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Submissions should be TITLED ORIGINAL WORKS of
ART, totally produced by the participating student only
please. On the back of each entry, in the lower right
hand corner, please legibly print: title of art work,
youth’s first and last name, age, grade, parents or
guardians full names, home address, city, zip and phone
number with area code. �
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Artwork Submission Guidelines:�
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�� Drawings should be no larger than 11 x 14 inches
and no smaller than 8 x 10 inches. Paintings on
canvas can be larger. �
�� Drawings on white or light�colored paper will
reproduce best. Do not use ruled notebook paper. �
�� The artwork can be any medium as long as the art
is relatively flat. Charcoal and pastel drawings
should be sprayed with a fixative. �
�� Artwork in the horizontal or landscape position
best fits the wall calendar’s format. �
�� The artwork should be stand�alone artwork. Do not
include the name of the month, days of the week
or calendar dates into the art itself. �
�� Submit the original artwork. �
�� Do not mount, mat or frame artwork. �
�� Do not fold or crease artwork. �
1st grade � January � 7th grade � July �
2nd grade � February � 8th grade � August �
3rd grade � March � 9th grade � September �
4th grade � April � � 10th grade � October �
5th grade � May � 11th grade � November�
6th grade � June� 12th grade � December �
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Teen Confirmation Registration is open! �
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If your teen has attended at least one year of Life Teen
(this includes this past year) and is a 10th grader or higher,
he or she is eligible for Confirmation Formation this school
year. �
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To register, go to:�
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https://www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org/faith�
formation�registration�form �
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Complete the form and select “Confirmation” under
“class times” or for more information, please contact Terri
Ryan at [email protected] or 281�482�1391,
ext. 334.�
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Adult Confirmation and RCIA�
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Adult Confirmation formation and RCIA begins in August! If
you or someone you know is interested in becoming a
Catholic or desires to complete their Catholic Christian
Initiation by receiving Confirmation, please contact Terri
Ryan at [email protected] or 281�482�1391,
ext. 334. You may also submit a form on line.�
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For Adult Confirmation go to:�
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https://www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org/candidate�
information�form �
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For Adult RCIA go to:�
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https://www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org/rcia�
inquirer�candidate�information�form �
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Eby Kurian, Director of Adult Faith Formation�
281�482�1391, Ext. 319�
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Presence�
Monday Evenings via Zoom�
7:00 � 8:45 PM � Now through August 17th �
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All are invited to participate in a video�based study on
formed.org called Presence: The Mystery of the
Eucharist. With beautiful film�making and powerful
teaching, the PRESENCE series will move your heart and
give you plenty to discuss as a family or as a group of
friends. If you would like to join us in this journey, please
contact Eby Kurian at 281�482�1391 or
[email protected] or, ext. 319.�
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Financial Peace University (FPU) On Line�
Never worry about money again with Financial Peace
University! It’s the proven plan to help you master
budgeting, beat debt and live the life of your dreams. �
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Through the nine lessons rooted in Biblical Wisdom, you’ll
learn from Dave Ramsey and his team of financial
experts. It’s not a joke or a get�rich�quick scheme. It’s
God’s and grandma’s ways of handling money. You can
do it!�
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I know there’s a lot of confusion and uncertainty in the
world right now. We’re all feeling it. I truly believe that the
principles we’re going to learn in FPU are more important
now than ever. But I also don’t want you worried about
you or someone you love getting sick by coming to class.
That’s why Mary Queen’s Department of Adult Faith
Formation is offering a virtual FPU class. That’s right, we
will meet online so you won’t even have to leave home.�
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The cost for the first 12 registrants is only $102 (instead
of $129) which also includes the study guide and access
to the video sessions for one year. Classes start on
Thursday, August 20th, at 7:00 PM. �
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To register, please email Valdemar Tamez, FPU
Facilitator, at [email protected].�
RCIA & Confirmation Coordinator
Terri Ryan
281-482-1391, ext. 334
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
281-482-1391, ext. 333
Barbara Aubuchon, Director of Elementary Faith Formation
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Director of High School & Jr. High Faith For-
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REGISTER TODAY�
EDGE & LIFE TEEN�
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Registration for the 2020�21 Faith Formation year is
now ON�LINE!� Complete the new on�line form for
children ages PreK � High School, pay online, click a
button and you're done! �
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To register, go to the Mary Queen website at
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org and click on
Faith Formation and then click on "2020�21 Faith
Formation Registration Form".�
Virtual Jr. High Youth Rally�
Theme: “The Upper Room” Act 1:8�
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Free Registration at https://www.wicatholicyr.org�
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Rally was previously recorded in May 2020�
School Begins For Our Teens!�
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Clear Creek ISD�
Online August 24th�
Brick & Mortar Orientation August 31st�
Brick & Mortar first day September 8th�
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Friendswood ISD�
All Students Online August 26th�
Brick & Mortar August 31st�
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Pearland ISD�
Online and Brick & Mortar August 31st�
New Confirmation Confirmandi �
Congratulations goes out to all who were Confirmed on
Thursday, August 6, 2020 by Deanery Vicar Fr. Howard
Drabek.�
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“Like” the �
Mary Queen Elementary �
Faith Formation Facebook page.�
Listen carefully to the homily at Mass today and talk
about one thing you learned OR read today’s gospel at
home and answer the Question of the Week! �
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Don’t know the question? Send me an email at
[email protected] and I’ll add your
name to my distribution list!�
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Faith Formation Plans 2020�21�
We invite those who have not registered, to join us in
growing our faith at home this fall and register today at
https://maryqueencatholicchurch.org/faith�formation�
registration�form� �
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Sacrament Prep for �
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion�
There will be a separate registration for this.�Logistics are
still being worked out. Our sacrament program, “Go Seek
Find”, lends itself to a home�based format, and is
separate from our catechetical program.�More information
will be coming to those parents with students ready to
begin preparations once details for our catechetical
program are finalized.�
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St. Joseph Chapel�
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24 Hour Adoration�
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4:30 PM on Tuesday to 5:45 PM on Wednesday�
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First Friday Adoration�
9:00 AM � 5:45 PM�
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Please join us. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend
quiet time with Jesus and in prayer. �
Pray for Our Nation �
Difficult times call God’s faithful to
more frequent and diligent prayer. In
these days of protests, riots,
pandemics, and social unrest we will
gather to pray the Rosary and Divine
Mercy Chaplet monthly to invoke His
Holy Will for ourselves and our families, our loved ones,
our government, our medicine, our laws, and our Church.
May God in His Mercy protect us and keep us faithful to
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Please join us after 5:30
PM Mass in the St. Joseph Chapel on the first Saturday of
the month. For more information, please contact Deacon
Paul Robison at 713�416�1585.�
Men’s Ministry Challenge to Honor Father Moe�
As you know, Mary Queen has established a Memorial
Fund to honor Father Moe Linehan’s life. Gifts to this fund
are used for a technology ministry to reach out to people
in our own parish and beyond, by livestreaming Masses,
Holy Hours or other opportunities of prayer to help us
focus on what is central in our faith and formation. All
gifts received to this Memorial Fund in August and
September will be matched dollar for dollar (up to
$15,000) by the Men’s Ministry. Please take advantage
of this opportunity to double the impact of your donations.
We invite you to make a gift to the Father Moe Memorial
Fund which will honor his legacy, as well as share in our
important Mary Queen Ministry of evangelization and
pastoral outreach through today’s technology.�
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Rite of Baptism�
Mary Queen will now be offering Baptism Preparation
classes online. For more information on how to sign up for
a class or information on having your child baptized,
please contact Anita Shorosky at 281�482�1391 ext. 310
or [email protected].�
Weekend Mass Worship Aids�
In an effort to help minimize exposure, we shall refrain
from using the hymnals, until further notice. Please visit
Mary Queen’s website, app or Facebook page to
download the worship aid for each Mass. You will be able
to utilize your mobile device, computer or tablet to sing
praise and thanksgiving during Mass. This will be
especially beneficial for those who are participating via the
streamed Mass.�
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Food Pantry Volunteers Needed�
The Food Pantry is in need of volunteers on a substitute
basis. The Pantry changed procedures in mid�March, to
ensure the safety of volunteers and clients. The
scheduled pantry volunteers are down to the bare
minimum and when one is not available on a given day, it
causes a hardship for the entire group. Substitute
volunteers are needed to help during these times, to keep
everything running smoothly. All volunteers are required
to wear a mask and social distance while working in the
pantry. If you are interested in volunteering in the pantry
as a substitute, please contact Chris Austgen at 281�482�
1391 or [email protected].�
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Today’s Gospel
�Matthew 15:21-28
She insisted that Jesus help her, and he did.
Let us pray for the deep faith which helps us see that in
Christ, God cares for us without limit. �
FORMED has amazing content and is available 24/7!
During this time while things are closed, it’s a great tool to
take advantage of. There are videos for everyone! It’s
easy to get started!�
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Go to formed.org/signup�
�� Select your parish � Mary Queen 606 Cedarwood �
Dr, Friendswood, TX�
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�� Register with your name and email address�
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�� Check that email account for a link to begin �
using FORMED�
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They have also created a series of videos to guide you
through logging in, signing up, and using the platform
at https://watch.formed.org/formed�help�1/season:1�
Daily Readings�
Sunday, August 16�
Isaiah 56:1, 6�7, Romans 11:13�15, 29�32, Matthew 15:21�28�
Monday, August 17�
Ezekiel 24:15�24, Matthew 19:16�22�
Tuesday, August 18�
Ezekiel 28:1�10, Matthew 19:23�30�
Wednesday, August 19�
Ezekiel 34:1�11, Matthew 20:1�16�
Thursday, August 20�
Ezekiel 36:23�28, Matthew 22:1�14�
Friday, August 21�
Ezekiel 37:1�14, Matthew 22:34�40�
Saturday, August 22�
Ezekiel 43:1�7AB, Matthew 23:1�12�
Sunday, August 23�
Isaiah 22:19�23, Romans 11:33�36, Matthew 16:13�20�
Spiritual Act of Communion�
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My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love You above all things,� and I desire to
receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,� come at least spiritually into
my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and
unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be
separated from You. Amen.�
Gospel Meditation�
August 16, 2020�
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Sunday in Ordinary Time�
We are hardwired for wholeness and crave it. When
something is broken, we want it fixed. If a part of our body
is not working properly, we want it healed. How often do
we find ourselves saying, “I’m tired of struggling with this
cold, I can’t wait for my surgery to heal, or I want my
treatments to make me better.” Wholeness and healing
restore our relationships and make us free to love as we
desire. We know very well how our limitations,
imperfections, and brokenness really limit us. They can
easily prevent us from being and doing what we want to
do.�
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Our physical and emotional wounds and maladies are
easier to identify. If my back hurts, I feel it and know what
part of my body needs attention. If I am feeling intense
anger, I can identify the emotion and take necessary steps
to uncover its cause. Being persistent often brings greater
and quicker results. But will pursuing and even achieving
our physical and emotional healings really be enough?
We forget that there is a deeper healing that we seek and
desperately need. As we look around at humanity, there
are some physical and emotional wounds and scars that
cannot be made whole. They are limitations that must
remain and, for one reason or another, cannot be
rectified. Does this mean that the wholeness and healing
that my being longs for is not possible for me? Must I
settle with less than what God promises?�
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The answer is no. Ultimately, there is a desire that goes
deeper than the physical and emotional. It is a desire that
resides in our soul. What we really seek and thirst for is
healing and wholeness for our soul. Inner strength,
conviction, focus, grounding, love, hope, faith, courage,
determination, peace, and connectedness are all words
that center us on eternity. They direct us to a presence we
discover in our core, which is none other than the
presence of God. In God, we are healed. When we are
persistent in reaching out to and establishing our
relationship with God, real healing and wholeness begin
to happen.�
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There are some limitations and some of our brokenness
with which we may simply have to live. This does not
mean that we have to abandon our journey to wholeness
and healing. If we have done our inner soul work, we have
worked toward and acquired what and who we ultimately
need and desire. ©LPi�
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The Gabriel Project�
A Christian Ministry of loving service to
women experiencing a crisis pregnancy.
We provide practical advice, assistance,
as well as spiritual support.�
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New volunteers are always needed and
welcome. If you would like to attend a
meeting, please contact Imelda Simon at
"The Eucharist prepares us for a place in eternity,
because it is the Bread of Heaven." ~Pope Francis �
Pictorial Directories Are Here!�
If you had your picture taken last year for the 50th
Jubilee Anniversary pictorial directory, they are now
available. Directories may be picked up at the
Receptionist’s Desk in the Parish Center, Monday �
Friday, 8:30 AM � 5:30 PM.�
Mary Queen Brick Pavers�
Order Now � August 31, 2020�
If you have been thinking about purchasing a
personalized brick to be placed in the walkway leading to
the church, now is the time. They make wonderful gifts for
birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, in memory of a
special person, etc. Orders will be taken during July and
August. After that date, no additional orders will be taken
in 2020. �
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The bricks are $100 each and order forms may be found
on the Mary Queen Website, at the Welcome Desk in the
Church Narthex or on the Information table in the Parish
Center Hallway. Please drop off your completed order
form with payment at the Parish Office during regular
business hours, Monday � Friday, 8:30 AM � 5:30 PM.�
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Consecration to Jesus through Mary�
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This year we are trying ZOOM classes for anyone who
desires to begin or renew this personal consecration
process with the support of others. �
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Souls consecrated to our Holy Mother are under her
protection and receive great graces in special ways. She
takes us closer to Jesus then we ever could get on our
own. The Total Consecration founded in the 18th
century by Saint Louis Marie de Montfort is the most
complete and most perfect consecration formula to Jesus.
It is the formula personally made, lived and recommended
by Pope Saint John Paul II.�
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Weekly classes include group Prayer of Consecration
for the Day, Rosary and Lesson: �
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Monday, August 17th � 7:00 PM�
False versus True Devotion�
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Saturday, August 22nd � After 5:30 PM Mass�
In the Chapel � Rosary, Consecration Ceremony�
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Book: True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, by St.
Louis de Montfort. We have two free copies available if
you need one.�
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The website for St. Louis de Montfort Consecration is
https://www.fisheaters.com/
totalconsecrationmontfort.html �
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If you have questions or would like to register, please
contact Linda Robison at [email protected] or
281�316�0420, Women Under Mary’s Mantle.�
Renee Bourque Retires�
Renee Bourque, Director of EDGE and Confirmation, has
retired from Mary Queen to embark on a new journey of
serving her senior in�laws. Although it was a difficult
decision to make, Renee believes it was God calling her
to assist with their care.�She is now available to take them
to doctor appointments, cook, clean and all the necessary
tasks of “parenting our parents.” We thank, pray, and
wish Renee success in her new ministry.�
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Safe Environment: CMGConnect Safe Haven
The Archdiocese of Galveston�Houston has a new Safe
Environment Program, CMGConnect Safe Haven. This is
an online Safe Environment training which replaces the
previous program, VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children.
The CMGConnect Safe Haven training consists of three
vignette style training videos and the duration of the
training is approximately 60 minutes. They are available in
English and Spanish. As part of the renewal training you
will complete another criminal background check that will
be included at the end of the training. Live trainings will no
longer be offered, all Safe Environment trainings will now
be online.�
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Go to https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org and
log in with your previous personal user ID from VIRTUS
and enter the password 1234. Once logged in to your
CMGConnect account, you will be able to change your
password.� If you do not remember your VIRTUS user ID
or are unable to log in, please contact Anita Shorosky,
Safe Environment Coordinator, at 281�482�1391 or
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Do not create a new account in CMGConnect.�
Senior Savings Ministry�
Senior Savings is a Ministry established with the elderly in
mind. This Ministry is available to help review utilities (TV/
Cable, Internet, Land Line Telephone, Cell Phone and
Electric) and to provide possible money saving options on
monthly costs. The Ministry will not dictate what option to
use, it will just provide the options available.� If a person
would like to remain with their current provider for service,
in many cases, a better rate can be negotiated. For further
information, please contact Anthony W. Dittrich at 281�
808�5322.�
Food Pantry Update�
Because of the tremendous generosity of parishioners
and non�parishioners, the Food Pantry has been able to
provide groceries for well over 5,000 individuals since the
pandemic changed our procedures on March 16th.
Those individuals who work in the pantry have seen first
hand, the outpouring of love and concern for our
neighbors, as well as the relief on clients’ faces when
they see the amount of groceries they are receiving. It
has been a true blessing from above.�
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The Food Pantry is still open regular hours, Monday �
Friday, 10:00 AM � 2:00 PM, serving Zip Codes 77546,
77581 and 77511. Donations can be dropped off at the
Food Pantry, Monday � Friday, from 10:00 AM � 2:00 PM.�
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A big thank you to all who continue to help keep the
shelves stocked and the pantry open! Monetary
donations are also accepted and can be made. online,
using Pushpay, mailed or dropped off at the parish office, �
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Below is the list of items that are currently needed for
the Food Pantry:�
Jelly, Oatmeal, Syrup�
Spaghetti & Sauce�
Boxed Potatoes�
Tuna Helper, Mac & Cheese�
Snacks and Simple Meals for Kids�
Milk, Eggs�
Hand Soap, Shampoo, Laundry Soap, Toilet Paper�
Church Keepers Needed�
This is a group of volunteers who help keep our beautiful
church clean and presentable. It is “light” house (church)
keeping like dusting and cleaning surfaces of the
sanctuary furnishings. Just an hour a week every two
weeks would be a beautiful gift to our parish community. �
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For more information or to sign up for this ministry, please
contact Rose Mary Baez at 281�482�1391, ext, 219 or
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2021 Mass Intentions�
Due to the covid19 crisis we are delaying the opening of
the 2021 Mass Intention Book. We will not be accepting
2021 Mass Intention requests until November 2020.
Additional details will follow at a later date.�
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Bulletin Deadlines & Guidelines�
If you have something you would like to include in the
bulletin, please submit your information by noon on the
submission dates listed below, to Rhonda Hansen at
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All documents must be submitted in an editable
format (Word, Publisher or Excel). Please DO NOT
submit documents in a PDF, JPEG or other non�
editable formats.�
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August 23rd Bulletin � Already Submitted�
August 30th Bulletin � due August 20th�
September 6th Bulletin � due August 26th�
September 13th Bulletin � due August 31st�
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE BRAVE MEN AND
WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES�
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US Air Force: �
SSgt Chris Aubuchon, Capt James Barrington,�
Capt Andrew Bossert, Capt Stephanie Bossert, �
Capt Stephen Chauvin, 1st Lt Benjamin Clements, �
A1C Miles Coleman, AIC Alexis Copeland, �
A1C Mikayla Doiron, AIC Phillip Downey, �
Capt James Gregory, A1C Jasper Gregory, �
SMSgt Joel Hebert, SSgt Christopher Hammer, �
Capt Shane Lockridge, Capt Rachel Miller, �
SSgt Brandon Ojala, Maj. Zac Pendleton, �
Capt Chad Roberson, Lt Col Brandon Sokora, �
SSgt Amanda Solis, SSgt Nicholas Wolford�
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US Army: �
SGT Zachary Cripps, CPT Thomas Harris, �
LTC Lisa Jarema, MAJ Michael Moad, �
CPT Brandon Nesrsta, LTC Ryan Nesrsta, �
WO2 Patrick Nagorski, SSG Kyle Perkins, �
SPC Jesse Roberts, PFC Kaitlyn Strassner, �
MAJ Brian Y’Barbo�
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US Marine Corps: �
Cpl Aaron Arribe, 2nd LT Joshua Butts, �
PFC Carl Chupungco, LCpl Michael Gray, �
Lt Col Andrew Kelemen, Maj Norman Renfro�
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US Navy: �
PO1 Chase Bourque, PO1 Randall Carmicheal, �
CM3 Cullen Kelly, MASR Marcus Reyes, �
PO1 Anthony Rinehart, CDR Mike Svatek, �
LTJG Kelli Svatek�
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If you have loved ones in the Armed Services and wish their names be
listed in this column and to be remembered in our prayers, please email
the receptionist at [email protected]. Include the
rank of the individual, their name and their branch of service. Thank
you and God Bless America! �
Current Mary Queen Parishioners �
Update Your Family Information�
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Parish Soft gives current parishioners the opportunity to
log in and update family information.�
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1.� Go to the following link�
https://galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com�
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2.� A New User Registration Form will come up. Fill
out the form and hit submit.�
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3.� Your request will be sent to Mary Queen to obtain
confirmation. �
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4.� Once you receive confirmation, you may set a
permanent password and make changes to your
family information.�
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This system allows you to add family members but it
does not allow you to delete them. If you need
assistance in adding and/or deleting information or
would like to provide your updated information via
telephone or e�mail, please contact Rhonda Hansen at
281�482�1391 or [email protected]. �
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Prayer List Requests�
If you have a family member(s) or friend(s) who are in need of
special prayers by our parish community, please consider
placing them on the Mary Queen Prayer List. �
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You may do so by contacting our receptionist, Anita Shorosky
at [email protected] or 281�482�1391.
Names will remain on the list for 60 days unless we are
notified otherwise.�
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The Sanctuary Candle is in memory of
�Joseph De Bonis
the week of August 15th - 21st�
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We offer the Vigil Candle as a Memorial Candle
each week to interested parishioners who would
like to request that it burn “In Memory of…” or
“In Honor of…” a loved one, living or deceased.
To reserve the candle, contact the Receptionist
in the Parish Office at 281�482�1391. The name
of your loved one will be published in the bulletin
and near the Sanctuary Candle in the Church. �
Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our friends who are sick. Give them strength in body,
courage in spirit and patience with pain. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen�
We Pray For …...
Shirley Geerts
Jane Gibson
Randall Gibson
Teresa Gillioz
Carmelo Gomez
Loraine Gomez
Angela Gorrell
Mitch Abshier
The Altinger Family
Josh Armstrong
Marzia Beaujon
Jeanette Belan
Levenia Belan
Steve Bounds
The Bovard Family
Bob Burns
Frank Descant
Rochelle Dent
Sid Dent
Courtney DeVillier
Brandon Dezillier
Queenie Dias
Ed Donahue
Terry Donahue
Ed Handwerk
Chuck Hansen
Pat Hansen
Dave Harris
J.T. Harshbarger
Terri Hayden
Beth Heeb
Candace Heredia
Jacob Heredia
Ava Hermes
Mike Hermes
Kaki Hric
Wendy Hrncir
Colin Huff
Mary Catherine Natali
Bennie Naivar
Chris Naivar
Connie Naivar
Franklin Naivar
Miner Nelson
Deacon Kimble Nobles
Janet Pape
The Patrick Family
Flora Pena
The Pendleton Family
George Phillips
Stella Phillips
Bob Pillow
Norbert Popp
Joan Radous
Mike Reagan
Chris Rizzo
Derek Rochelle
The Rohan Family
Larry Romero, Jr.
Kay Russo
Dave Ryan
Janet Sandridge
Vince Smith
Ron Solanic
Special Needs Families
Liz Strassner
Unborn In The Womb
Jeff Marabella
Jean Maxwell
The McAuliffe Family
Jim Metcalf
Donnie Millett
Rick Moore
Michelle Moulton
James Mullen
Sharon Vochoska
Emil Vrana
Jason Chatron
Mary Jean Chatron
Sandy Collier
Jason Corlett
John Corlett
Johnny Corlett
Ronald Coutee
Linda Jones
For all those who are Health Care Workers, First Responders, Social Service Workers, those who continue to work to
serve the community and all who are suffering and recovering from the covid-19 virus.
Larry Wilkinson
Paula Wick
Nancy Luu
Connor Keys
Diana Thornhill
Mac Thornhill
Kathleen Tufano
Nancy Isla
Angie Zavrapa
Avelina Estebanes
Lucy Falco
~ In Memoriam ~ �
Please pray for the repose of the soul of �
�Adrienne Denise Robison, sister �in�law of Deacon Paul�
�Richard Nowak, brother�in�law of Carol Willenborg �
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Texas Catholic Herald �
Did you know the Texas Catholic Herald is online?
Bookmark our website to get the latest news, stories,
view photos and more online at www.archgh.org/tch. �
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The Scammers are out in full force, trying to take
advantage of kind hearted people. �
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Fr. Jim and Fr. Sibi are fine and will not at any time
be asking you for money or gift cards via e�mail.
Please delete those emails immediately and do not
respond. See the article below.�
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Consumer Alert: Scammers Impersonating
Pastors to Solicit Gift Cards�
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert
regarding persons alleging to be priests or pastors,
texting members of the church and asking them to buy
gift cards for a false charitable cause.�
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Texans have received deceptive texts from people
pretending to be pastors, then requesting that they
purchase a gift card and send them the information to
access that card. The scammers claim these cards are
needed for some charitable reason, but insist they cannot
pick up a gift card themselves and the purchaser will be
reimbursed. All Texans should be aware of unsolicited
calls and texts from scammers impersonating leaders of
the church. We believe that the scammers are using
information found on churches’ websites or bulletins.
Churches throughout Texas have seen reports of this
scam. �
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Report suspected fraud to the attorney general’s
Consumer Protection Division by calling to free 1�800�
621�0508 or by filing an online complaint at https://
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer�protection/
file�consumer�complaint.�
The Challenge of Stewardship�
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Every day we are called by Christ to respond in some
way. The more practice we have at giving of ourselves
freely and living in His presence, the easier it is to
discern that call. Once we hear the call, the choice is
ours: will we respond with yes or no? We could say that
we are not required to say yes because God has given
us free will. However, our response speaks much to
where we are in our maturity of faith. When we were
children, the word “no” used to be one of our favorites. If
we continue to say that as we get older, well, that says
something about where we are in our walk with the Lord.
If we truly are disciples of Jesus Christ and are serious
about growing in our faith, we will say “yes.” We are not
required to say yes, but we say yes because that is who
we have become.�
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This is the challenge of a stewardship way of life. Have
we matured enough to say yes when God calls,
regardless of how much our answer may cost us? What
matters more to us: what it will cost us or our relationship
with Jesus? Some days we will easily be able to say yes.
The grace and love he gives us will be plenty to see us
through whatever situation in which we find ourselves.
However, we are imperfect beings and there will be days
when we are more into ourselves than him. It is on those
days that we find ourselves at a true crossroads of a
challenge. The choice is always ours. Hopefully, our faith
will be strong enough. His call is never for his own sake.
He calls us because the world he created and the Church
he instituted need us. They wait just as he does for our
response. � Tracy Earl Welliver ©LPi�
Invitation: Men and Women in the ACTS Community�
ACTS Spiritual Companion Formation Program�
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Have you felt the calling to the ministry of Spiritual
Companion? Has your Community noticed this gift of the
spirit in you? �
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Oblate School of Theology is now accepting applications
for those wishing to prepare as spiritual companions for
the ACTS retreats. This program is designed specifically
for the needs of the ACTS retreat teaming and retreat
process. Ideal candidates are at least 35 years of age,
have attended their own ACTS retreat and have served
on team, are willing to enter into spiritual direction, are
active in ministry and have kept up with the faith through
prayer and study. *All classes and the opening retreat for
the Fall of 2020 will take place ONLINE ONLY. *This
ASC Formation Program is NOT a substitute for Spiritual
Direction Certification. For complete information visit our
website www.ost.edu/acts/ or call 210�341�1366x 380.
You may write us at [email protected]. �
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