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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�
May 3, 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 Wednesday & 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, 713�416�1585�
� Derick Soares, 281�482�1391�
� Chuck Turner, 281�482�1391�
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Pastoral Administration
Office Administrator OPEN, 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 Coordinator Terri Ryan, ext. 334
Director of Elementary Faith Formation Barbara Aubuchon, ext. 333
Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Alice Malek, ext. 328
Director of Youth Ministry &
Senior High Faith Formation Manny Bourque, ext. 317
Director of Junior High Faith Formation
& Confirmation Renee Bourque, ext. 329
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 ChrisMeaux, ext. 316
Maintenance Coordinator Charles Ganter, ext. 316
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Saturday, May 2
8:30 AM �Enrique Vargas, Sr., �Maria Vargas,
Mary Queen Ministries
5:30 PM �Sylvia Nimon, Living and Deceased Family Members
of Gwen Taylor, Living and Departed Loved Ones of Nelson
& Teresa Olavarria
Sunday, May 3
7:30 AM All Our Parishioners
9:30 AM �Charles W. Wilkerson, �James Edward Braden,
�Robert Boernio
11:30 AM �Javier Celestino, �Luisita Monegas, Terri Ryan
4:30 PM �Cyrus Jose Violago Valencerina, �Robert Boernio,
Monday, May 4
8:30 AM �Phillip Azar, �Arch Wesley Helton,
Philip Anthony Gomez—Birthday Blessings
Tuesday, May 5
8:30 AM For the Souls in Prugatory, Beth Drone—Birthday Blessings,
Abbie Arribe—Birthday Blessings
Wednesday, May 6
6:30 PM �Jose Guadalupe Reyes, Jr., Gwen Taylor,
Marites Valencerina—Birthday Blessings
Thursday, May 7
8:30 AM �Lidia Guerra, �Abraham Castro,
Oscar Violago—Birthday Blessings
Friday, May 8
8:30 AM �Hector Tobon, �Abraham Castro, Emilie Clarin
Saturday, May 9
5:30 PM �Carlo & �Lena Salvato, �Tony Diotalevi,
�Stanley Saccomanno
Sunday, May 10
7:30 AM �Velma Labrie, �Mary Rita Zehentner,
�John & �Evelyn Monnat
9:30 AM All Our Parishioners
11:30 AM �Carolina Martinez, Elizabeth Cahoon,
Living and Deceased loved Ones of the Chavez Family
4:30 PM �Gailya Harris, Norma Chapa, Molly Kafarela
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Please visit our Mary Queen Website often to
find the most up to date information, the parish
bulletin and many informative and spiritual links
to help all of us during this difficult time.�
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org�
Please Join Us �
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Daily Mass via Facebook Live�
Monday � Saturday�
8:30 AM�
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Sunday Mass via YouTube Live�
9:30 AM�
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Master Plan Balloon Note Maturity�
September 21, 2025 Balance: $2,503,002.02�
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March 21, 2020�
Current Loan Balance: $3,019,424.89�
Fiscal Year to Date Offerings�
July 1, 2019 � March 31, 2020�
($10,423.62)�
2020 DSF Summary as of April 23, 2020�
Parish Goal:�$165,000.00�
Total Amount Paid:�$61,260.26�
Total Amount Pledged:�$92,009.00�
Total Number of Participants:�255�
Total Number of Mary Queen Households:�2864�
April 2020 Faith Direct Offertory: $33,438.00*�
*only weekly offertory�
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A New Way to Give! We want to thank all of you who
have embraced this new way of giving. The response has
been exceptional. We had a great roll�out plan for
Pushpay which would have slowly introduced it and
explained in detail the whys and hows until the
implementation. Unfortunately with the unexpected Covid
�19 pandemic, we were forced to scrap our roll�out plan/
schedule and just make it available. Pushpay is a great
and innovative company. They are also 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 available. JoEllen and
Rhonda are continually working with the Pushpay team to
request changes/updates that will meet the needs of the
Mary Queen Community. They are both available via
email to help you with questions, comments, etc.�
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The text�to�give and on�line giving are available for
you to use. We would love for you to try it and let us know
what you think. For on�line giving go to pushpay.com/
g/maryqueencatholicchurch or you can text the words
Mary Queen to 77977 and follow the prompts to pay
through your smartphone! Pushpay currently accepts
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover, as
well as ACH (bank account) payments!�
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The Mary Queen App is coming very soon! Hopefully
within the next week.�
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JoEllen Baker�
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Rhonda Hansen�
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Current Faith Direct Users�
If you are currently using Faith Direct, it will be available
through the end of May. To cancel your Faith Direct
account, go to https://membership.faithdirect.net/
TX242 and log into your account. Scroll down to the
bottom right corner, you will see “Cancel My eGiving
Account”. If it does not allow you to cancel on�line, you
can call them at 1�866�507�8757. You will not lose any of
your giving history at Mary Queen Church.�
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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. We are
currently working on that with Pushpay and we will have
a temporary solution soon until the "Annual" giving button
is developed.� �
Stewardship Reports�
Due to the Coronavirus Crisis, the stewardship reports
look different but we are reporting all the mail�in offerings
as well as Pushpay offerings. Thank you for your prayers
and support during this difficult time.�
Exciting News! �
Mary Queen is Getting an App�
Included in our partnership with Pushpay is a church
phone app for Android and Apple users. It is
currently being built and hopefully will be live within
the next two weeks. Watch for updates on the
website and facebook.�
Sunday, April 26, 2020�
Mail/Dropoff Envelopes/Offering: $5,455.10�
Pushpay Offerings: $12,038.00�
Mail/Dropoff Food Pantry: $4,120.00�
Pushpay Food Pantry: $801.00�
Master’s Plan Debt Reduction: $388.00�
Maintenance: $425.00�
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La Salette Reflections�
Fr. Rene Butler, M.S�
and�
Wayne Vanasse�
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Shepherd, Gate, Life�
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Sunday of Easter: Acts 2:36�41; 1 Peter 2:20�25; John
10:1�10) �
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“Faith is not a noun but a verb.” Grammatically this
assertion is patently false, and yet its meaning is obvious.�
Continuing last week’s theme of the path, we can say that
faith is taking the first step. Here I mean the precise
moment when our faith becomes a genuinely personal
encounter, when we discover that our relationship with the
Lord is essential to our existence.�
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In the first reading, Peter concludes his Pentecost speech:
“Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God
has made both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you
crucified.” The Apostle is making the message known to all
his people.�
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In his letter, Peter gives words of encouragement in a time
of suffering: “Christ bore our sins in his body upon the
cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for
righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” The
Beautiful Lady shows the image of her crucified Son even
as she speaks of sin and conversion.�
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She is addressing those who, in the first reading, are called
“this corrupt generation.” We need to separate ourselves
from everything, within and without, that debases us in any
way.�
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Her call to conversion expresses a hope that Peter states
as fact: “You had gone astray like sheep, but you have now
returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.”
Which leads us to our Gospel, where it seems John could
have used a good editor. Distinct images are jumbled
together.�
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First, Jesus is not a thief or a robber, but the shepherd who
“calls his own sheep by name and leads them out;” then he
is “the gate,” then “All who came before me are thieves and
robbers,” then he is the gate again, then once more not a
thief, and finally he declares: “I came so that they might
have life and have it more abundantly.”�
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This last sentence is what holds the rest together.
Whichever image we prefer, abundance of life is what it is
meant to convey. Mary’s discourse at La Salette lacks a
certain logic in parts, but the message is clear: when we
return to the Shepherd, we find life.�
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And he will lead us to that place which the Psalmist this
week tells of.�
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Archdiocese of Galveston�Houston Prayer �
in the Time of the Coronavirus �
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Comfort us, O Lord, for we are like �
your disciples on the storm tossed seas, �
unsettled by what lies ahead. �
We turn to You, our Healer and Guide, �
to still our hearts in our time of need and �
hear our prayer: Heal those who are sick �
with the coronavirus and protect the elderly �
and most vulnerable. Give strength to all who �
tend to our health and wisdom to researchers �
who work toward a cure. Open our eyes �
and hearts, as you did during Hurricane Harvey,�
that we may look beyond our immediate needs to care
for others who need help. �
Through the Holy Spirit, guide our leaders to make wise
decisions for the welfare of all the people �
they serve. Grant eternal rest to those who �
have died from the virus. May Mary, �
Our Mother, who has heard our pleas in �
the storms of our lives, intercede to her Son, �
that we may find healing and a prompt end to this ill-
ness. Mary, Star of the Sea, pray for us. �
Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, heal us. Amen�
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.�
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"Please join us in prayer for the following Individuals who
have been delayed, but continue to wait patiently, for�their
initiation into the Catholic Faith due to the Pandemic.��
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“Lord Heavenly Father, we lift each of these individuals up
to you who wish to be initiated into your One Holy Catholic
and Apostolic Church. We ask that you grant them the
grace to persevere in their faith in You, and that the fruit of
peace be given to them through this sanctification. Jesus,
we trust in You! Amen."�
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RCIA & Adult Confirmation�
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"Alleluia, He is Risen! Christ is Alive and to this very day,
He calls, He knocks, and He longs to be invited in for
communion with us.� The Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults (RCIA) has already begun preparing� for Inquiry
Sessions which are set to begin in August.� If you or
someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic or
completing your Sacraments of Initiation as an adult (First
Communion, Confirmation), please contact Terri Ryan,
RCIA Coordinator, at [email protected] or 281�
482�1391x334."�
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“As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called
Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, “follow
me.” And Matthew rose and followed him.” �Mt 9:9�
Eby Kurian, Director of Adult Faith Formation�
281�482�1391, Ext. 319�
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During these difficult times, men need spiritual
sustenance more, not less: “Man does not live by bread
alone, but by every word that falls from the mouth of
God” (Matthew 4:4).�
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As such, many of our men � our friends and neighbors �
are not able to receive the spiritual sustenance they need
and have traditionally found through That Man is You!�
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To continue to serve the Men of Mary Queen, we will
continue to meet on Wednesday mornings from 5:45 �
7:00 AM for the TMIY sessions "virtually". Obviously, this
can never fully replace in�person meetings, but it can
provide the spiritual sustenance needed when we don't
have other options.�
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I know that the coronavirus is placing increasing
demands on all of us. Let us trust that God's grace will
always be sufficient: "God ... will not let you be tempted
beyond your strength" (1 Corinthians 10:13). �
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Please see the email sent by Eby Kurian, Director of
Adult Faith Formation for more details on how to log�in
for the virtual sessions.�
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Alpha sessions on Saturday nights will continue to meet
“virtually” in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.�
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Please join us online for the Video & Group Discussions
Saturday evenings, from 7:30 � 8:30 PM.�
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For more information on how to log�in for the Alpha
virtual sessions; please see the email sent by Eby
Kurian, Director of Adult Faith Formation�
Janice �
Patrick�
Jason�
Roles�
Juan�
Beltran�
Shelby�
Perry�
Spencer�
Heilig�
Craig�
Newkirk�
Morgan �
&�
Landyn
Rolater�
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
281-482-1391
Barbara Aubuchon, Director of Elementary Faith Formation, Ext. 333
Alice Malek, Administrative Assistant, Ext. 328
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Director of High School Faith Formation�
Manny Bourque�
Director of Jr. High Faith Formation & Confirmation�
Renee Bourque�
EDGE � Continue just like every Wednesday!�
May 6th � check parent’s email for Faith Formation
teaching.�
Confirmation Celebration 2020 has been suspended.
As more information becomes available, we will pass
it onto you.�
NEW THIS YEAR �
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!� 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".�
NEW THIS YEAR � EDGE & Life Teen�
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!� 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".�
Life Teen Reflections, Videos, Blogs, Docs, etc.�
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org �
(FAITH FORMATION tab / Life Teen tab)�
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Social Media Info�Like Our Facebook Page�
www.facebook.com/maryqueenyouth�
Life Teen�
Continuing just like every Sunday!�
Social Media Life Night, on Sunday, May 3rd. Please tune
into this link http://projectym.com/watch a couple minutes
before 7:00 PM. It's been a crazy few weeks but Jesus
loves us and is with us always. We have another amazing
Life Night for your teen and thousands of teenagers from
across the country and 1700+ parishes are gathering on
SUNDAYS for another BIG LIFE NIGHT. We have the
biggest speakers and worship leaders in Catholic Youth
Ministry.� Our parish is signed up to participate. All you
have to do is sign into the link above. This has been sent
to parent’s emails. You can access on any device with a
web browser but a faster connection is best! Keep
Praying During This Brief Time Apart!�
Keep Calm �
and �
Pray On�
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Watch your email for any program updates. �
Not getting my emails? �
Let me know at [email protected] �
Witnessing the Faith is cancelled until further notice.
Please keep in contact with Manny Bourque regard-
ing classes and/or other options.�
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All gatherings/meetings are cancelled until further
notice. Please continue to pray for the health and
safety of all those in our world. Mary Queen pray for
us.�
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Respect Life Ministry Calendar�
The second Wednesday of each month is Respect Life
Rosary and Mass. The Rosary begins at 6:00 PM and
Mass begins at 6:30 PM in the St. Joseph Chapel.�
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There is a Respect Life Eucharistic Holy Hour on the
second Sunday of each month from 2:00 � 3:00 PM in the
St. Joseph Chapel. Every Friday morning at 10:00 AM we
meet in the church parking lot next to La Salette Hall to go
pray as witnesses for life at Planned Parenthood on I�45.
All are welcome to join us. Arrangement for transportation
is available, upon request. For more Information contact
the Respect Life Ministry at [email protected] or 346�400�
7328.�
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Restore Hope�
Mary Queen Church offers a support group,� Restore
Hope, to women who have had an abortion at any time
during their lives. This ministry seeks to help them heal,
experience God's love and mercy and find forgiveness
within a small group setting. All information is kept
confidential. If you are interested or would like more
information, please contact the group facilitator
at�[email protected]. �
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Our Lady of La Salette Prayer Group�
Join us on Mondays in La Salette Hall � St. Ann Room at
7:00 PM. We praise the Lord and exercise the gifts of the
Holy Spirit. Join us for worship, song, teaching,
testimonies and prayer for healing. For information,
contact Brother Roger at 346�400�7328. �
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Love of God and Love of Country�
Rosary For Our Nation � All are invited to join us on
Thursdays at 12:30 PM in the Parish Center � Room
120.�We pray the Rosary for the needs of our country and
study the writings of the Founding Fathers of the Republic,
deeply rooted in the Christian faith. We also discuss
events, legislation and social trends that are shaping the
country's direction. �
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Christian Meditation Prayer Group �
All are invited to join us on Wednesdays, from 9:00 � 10:00
AM at Mary’s House. For information, please contact
Sandy at 281�482�1784 or [email protected].�
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First Friday � Women Under Mary’s Mantle (WUMM)
Spiritual growth, prayer and fellowship for ladies who seek
the help of Our Blessed Mother in our daily lives. We
meet from 6:30 � 8:30 PM to study and pray the Rosary for
ourselves, our children, our grandchildren, the Church and
our country. For additional information, please contact
Linda Robison at�[email protected]. �
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First Saturday Mass of Reparation�
All are invited to join us at 8:30 AM in the St. Joseph
Chapel for Mass, the Rosary and 15 minutes of meditation
afterwards as requested by Our Lady of Fatima.�
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 [email protected].�
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The Food Pantry at Mary Queen is still open our
regular hours (Monday � Friday, 10:00 AM � 2:00 PM)
and regular boundaries (Zip Codes 77546, 77581,
77511).�The only reason we would close would be if we
are told to by the Archdiocese or if we run out of
groceries.� Normally, we order groceries from the
Galveston County Food Bank and from Kroger.� The
Food Bank still has plenty of groceries but the selection
is limited.� Kroger has told us that we cannot place an
order anytime soon.� So, we are asking individuals to
donate groceries. Donations can be dropped off Monday
� Friday, from 10:00 AM � 2:00 PM at the back of the
Food Pantry.�
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We also gladly accept monetary donations. Eventually
we will be able to order groceries again and we are still
offering minimal help with utility bills.�To make a text�to�
give or on�line donation please go to pushpay.com/g/
maryqueencatholicchurch and follow the prompts.�
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Canned ravioli�
Pancake mix�
Syrup�
Snacks for kids�
Eggs�
Fresh Produce�
Frozen Pizzas�
Hot Dogs�
Corn Dogs�
1 lb bags Dried Beans�
1 lb bags Rice�
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Today’s Gospel
John 10:1-10
I am the gate.
Let us pray for the grace to let Christ be our example
and guide, our healer and savior. �
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Daily Readings�
Sunday, May 3�
Acts 2:14A, 36�41, 1 Peter 2:20B�25, John 10:1�10�
Monday, May 4�
Acts 11:1�18, John 10:11�18�
Tuesday, May 5�
Acts 11:19�26, John 10:22�30�
Wednesday, May 6�
Acts 12:24�13:5A, John 12:44�50�
Thursday, May 7�
Acts 13:13�25, John 13:16�20�
Friday, May 8�
Acts 13:26�33, John 14:1�6�
Saturday, May 9�
Acts 13:44�52, John 14:7�14�
Sunday, May 10�
Acts 6:1�7, 1 Peter 2:4�9, John 14:1�12�
Gospel Meditation�
May 3, 2020�
Fourth Sunday of Easter�
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With whom do we converse and listen to the most?
Believe it or not, the answer is ourselves. We are
constantly having conversations with ourselves, and
sometimes we even get caught! Our inner conversations
reveal the truth about ourselves. We really cannot hide
from ourselves, although we often pretend we can. By
conversing with ourselves, we find solutions to our
challenges, problem solve, work through our relationships,
formulate opinions, run through dress rehearsals of
possible conversations, and wrestle with and determine
our system of priorities and values. What other voices
affect the conversations we have with ourselves?�
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Often, voices from our past continue to haunt us. These
voices cause us to mistrust our judgment, harbor anger,
and cling to our fears of rejection, failure, being wrong,
and the like. It is in these inner conversations that we face
what holds us captive � our limitations, weaknesses,
sinfulness, and stubborn ego preoccupations. We often go
about our lives putting out one fire or another, keeping
ourselves preoccupied and busy, and trying to stay on top
of things. Intentionally or unintentionally, we find ourselves
wandering off. We turn around and can no longer see our
home. We look down at our feet and realize we have lost
our anchor. Feeling scared, out of place, desolate,
unsettled, and lonely, we realize that we are lost.�
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We listened to the wrong voices! In the midst of everything
competing for our attention, the voice of the One who
could truly call us home got muffled. We didn’t hear it. As
our inner dialogues continue to play out, the one voice we
need to consult � even before our own � is God’s. He is
the Good Shepherd who can keep us safely where we
need to be. As we graze through the stuff of our lives, we
must constantly remember to look up, be attentive, and
stay focused. Our habits of prayer are the only thing that
can properly root us and keep us grounded.
Contemplating God’s presence and developing an inner
awareness of love incarnate, we will then find ourselves
praying unceasingly as the days and nights and the ebbs
and flows of our of lives unfold. Suddenly, the inner
conversations we are constantly having are no longer just
with ourselves or with voices that can lead us astray but
with the Trinity, who desperately wants us to stay home.
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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
Suzie Blake Outstanding Christian
Leadership Award�
If you know a graduating senior who has the following
qualities, please write a letter of recommendation and
nominate them for this award. The Mary Queen Women’s
Ministry is seeking nominations for deserving High School
Seniors who show good leadership traits at home with
their families, in their church, in the community and at
school. A person of this character would receive a $500
cash prize from the Women’s Ministry.�
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The person nominating must be over the age of 21 and a
member of Mary Queen Catholic Church. The nominee
must be a Confirmed Catholic and an active member of
Mary Queen Catholic Church. �
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All letters of recommendation must be turned in or mailed
to the Church office, 606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood,
TX 77546, by 5:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2020. Please
put the letter in a sealed envelope with “Attention:
Kathy Blake Morton � Women’s Ministry, Suzie Blake
Outstanding Christian Leadership Award” written on
the outside. �
Mary Queen High School Seniors!�
Women’s Ministry Scholarship�
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All Mary Queen High School Seniors are
invited to apply for one of three $500
scholarships to be awarded by the Women’s Ministry. �
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You may pick up an application at the Receptionist Desk
in the Parish Center or print a copy from the Mary Queen
website at www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org. Click
on the Women’s Ministry Scholarship Application,
located on the left side of the home page under
Documents.�
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Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Monday, May 4,
2020. Applications must be dropped off and logged in at
the Receptionist Desk during office hours or mailed and
post marked by May 4, 2020. Only completed
applications will be considered. �
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If you have questions, please contact:�
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Clarissa Silva at [email protected]�
or �
Sheri Barber at [email protected]. �
Hispanic Ministry Scholarship�
The Hispanic Ministry of Mary Queen is
currently accepting applications for the
2020 Scholarship. The $1000 scholarship is
available to Mary Queen parishioners that
are graduating high school seniors. �
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You may pick up an application at the Receptionist Desk,
Monday � Friday, 8:30 AM � 5:30 PM in the Parish
Center or print a copy from the Mary Queen Website at
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org and click on the
Hispanic Ministry Application link located on the left side
of the home page under Documents. Applications are
due by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2020.�
ACTS Retreats Rescheduled�
The Mary Queen Men’s ACTS Retreat originally
scheduled for April 2�5, 2020 has been rescheduled for
September 24�27, 2020 at Journey Retreat Center. The
next Mary Queen Women’s ACTS Retreat will be held in
April 2021.�
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ACTS Core Positions Open�
The ACTS Core Team has three members whose terms
are ending this August. The Core Team is inviting all
members of the Mary Queen ACTS community who are
registered parishioners and have teamed on at least one
retreat to discern and consider filling one of the positions.
All positions serve three�year terms and will begin their
service in September 2020.�
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The open positions are:�
Co�Facilitator: Candidate should be a man. The Co�
Facilitator serves with the ACTS Core Facilitator,
coordinates ACTS retreat dates with the parish and retreat
centers and is the opposite gender of the Core Facilitator.�
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Men’s Retreat Support Coordinator: Candidate should
be a man. The Retreat Support Coordinator coordinates
any outside volunteer support needed for the men’s ACTS
retreats and helps to support the men’s ACTS retreat
directors during each ACTS retreat.�
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Music Coordinator: Candidate can be a man or woman.
The Music Coordinator coordinates all music support and
coordinates with the parish music minister for participation
in the return Mass and any other ACTS Core activities in
the parish.�
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If you are interested in serving in any of these positions,
please contact Don Goins at [email protected]
or Vicky Rolater at [email protected]. �
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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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May 10th bulletin � Already Submitted�
May 17th bulletin � Due May 8th �
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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, 1st Lt 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, SGT 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, �
PO2 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! �
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Is Your Information Up To Date?�
If you have moved, lost or added a family member,
changed your name, phone number or email address,
please provide your updated information to Rhonda
Hansen at [email protected] or 281�
482�1391.� This will help to ensure that you receive
future communications from Mary Queen. �
Collection of Bikes for Food Pantry Clients�
Mike and Carol Stuart rounded up over 30
bicycle donations for our Food Pantry clients.
Fr. Sibi was looking for a bicycle so he got one
too! Thank you to everyone who donated
bicycles and a big thank you to the Stuart’s for
heading up the drive.�
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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
�Rene Ruiz
the week of May 2nd - 8th�
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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. �
~ In Memoriam ~ �
Please pray for the repose of the souls of �
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�Gwen Taylor, Mary Queen Parishioner
�Cyrus Jose Violago Valencerina brother of Maribel Arribe �
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�Those Lost to the Covid�19 Virus�
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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 …...
George Garcia
Randy Garcia
Shirley Geerts
Bob Geerts
Carmelo Gomez
Loraine Gomez
Jeanne Goodman
Antonio Graffagnino
Aleyda Guerrero
Mitch Abshier
Jane Alexander
Tommy Alexander
Judi Amatangelo
Suan Angelo
Andrew Arevalo
Amy Barrett
Daniela Barrios
Eryn Behne
Joseph Berry
Laura Betancourt
Ann Blood
Steve Bounds
Charles Brauer
Nancy Brueggen
Burnie Boudreaux
Rodolfo DeAsis
Sid Dent
Frank Descant
Harold Doiron
Randy Hamilton
Ed Handwerk
Chuck Hansen
Pat Hansen
J.T. Harshbarger
Doug Hellinghausen
Jacob Heredia
Chun-Mei Huang
Hai-Ning Huang
Judi Hunter
Gus Hurt
Mary Catherine Natali
Miner Nelson
Janet Pape
The Patrick Family
Mike Peluse
Michael Pesl
Rudy Pesl
Bob Pillow
Norbert Popp
Debbie Reyes
Ria Reyes
Rohan Family
Kay Russo
Janet Sandridge
Beverly Schmidt
Joyce Schrader
Steve Skolaut
Special Needs Families
Liz Strassner
Tim Stoehr
Ray Sugzda
Don Svetanics
Adrienne Walsh
Susan Wilson
Unborn In The Womb
Jesusa Mahinay
Octavia Manawadu
Jean Maxwell
Helen McCarra
Fr. John McCoy
Ted Miller
Rick Moore
Eva Morales
Karen Muehe
Holly Veech
Ronny Velez
Jose Maria Vento
Sharon Vochoska
Kathy Threadgill
Quynh Thu Truong
Stephen Lippold
Bella Liu
Ray Zansler
Anniston Cancienne
Sylvia Capetillo
Maria Coronado
Ronald Coutee
Jim Curdie
Guadalupe Flores
Gerry Kovach
Francisco Jaume
Rocky Joe Johnson, II
Linda Jones
Nelson Olavarria
For all those who are Health Care Workers, First Responders, Social Service Workers
and all who continue to work to serve the community.
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What’s Going On At Mary Queen?�
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There are many ways to find out what is going on at
Mary Queen Catholic Church: the TV monitors in the
church narthex, the Sunday Bulletin, the Mary Queen
Website, the weekly E�News and on Facebook. �
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If you would like to receive our weekly E�News, go to the
website at www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org and
sign up. You can also click on the Facebook link and “like
us” to receive the newsfeeds.�
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
during this difficult time. 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 email 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.�
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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.�
Recognizing the Voice of Jesus�
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When my wireless provider introduced HD Voice, the
voice I heard on my phone was unbelievably clear, and it
felt at times like both the caller and I were in the same
room. The best aspect of this feature is that it didn’t cost
the customer any additional fees, and it didn’t require any
changes to the phone. I could say it was free, but I sus-
pect I was already paying for it in my monthly bill anyway.
At least it felt free.�
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The clearer the voice calling you, the easier it is to recog-
nize who it is on the other end of the line. In John’s Gos-
pel, Jesus speaks of the gatekeeper who opens the gate
and calls for his sheep. They respond because they know
his voice. Others try to lure the sheep when the gate-
keeper is not there, but the sheep find their voices un-
clear or unfamiliar.�
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Jesus is our gatekeeper. But unlike receiving something
for free from a wireless company, to be able to hear his
voice we need to pay attention and practice listening. By
developing a stewardship way of life that is mindful and
prayerful, we become attuned to his voice and are able to
discern when the call is from our Lord and when it is from
an imposter. It is great to talk about all the things we can
do and all the gifts we can share, but if we are not listen-
ing for his call to hear where our offerings are needed, we
can end up like a lost sheep searching for the gatekeep-
er.�
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