7810 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas 77379-7101

Office: 281-370-3401 Fax: 281-605-1640

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. www.silcc.org

Continued on Pg. 7

Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 26th Mark your calendars for our Ash Wednesday Service. **8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer (No Distribution of Ashes), 9 a.m. Mass, 12:15 p.m. Midday Prayer, 5 p.m. Evening Prayer, 6:30 p.m. Mass, 8:00 p.m. Completas, Night Prayer in Spanish. (*No 5:15 p.m. Confessions & No 6:45 p.m. Mass)

Mardi Gras Join us for a pot luck dinner, fun, fellowship, and a Fat Tuesday Parade. A whole community event. More information inside. Pg. 14

Family Service Day

Join us as we spruce up our campus as a family, before Easter. For more information see inside. Pg. 13

Pastor’s Column Continue with Fr. Norbert as he continues to writes about the symbols and us of our church building, our parish home. Pg. 04 & 15 (Español)

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 23 2020

Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon

Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations

Kristin Garcia Office Manager

Lisa Kubis Business Manager

Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant

Betty Keller Receptionist

Ryan Bearer Receptionist

Sophia Nguyen Receptionist

Juan Velasco Facilities Manager

Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant

Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant

Office of Liturgy and Sacraments

Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate

Natasha Faircloth Asst. Director of Liturgy

Chris Bearer Director of Music

Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music

Office of Formation

Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate

Chris Osgood Director of Youth Ministries

Alyssa Vijil Co. Dir. of Youth Ministries

Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem.

Gracia Avila Admin Assistant

Lisa Pickering Admin Assistant

Early Childhood Center

Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood

Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood

Office of Social Services

Ascención Amado Director of Social Services

Kenneth Anicete Admin Assistant

Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses.

WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor

Rev. Justin Cormie Parochial Vicar

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA

PASTORAL OFFICE/ OFICINA PASTORAL

@ignatiusloyolacc

MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA

* Celebrated at St. Luke's Hospital Chapel in Vintage

** Spanish Mass

LITURGY OF THE HOURS Morning Prayer: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.

Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m. *Every Friday Evening of Lent and Easter

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:45 p.m. Saturday: 5:15 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (Español), 5:15 p.m. (LifeTeen)

NURSERY Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and

Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, February 24 9 a.m. Linda Maugé (+) Tuesday, February 25

9 a.m. Jim Ray (+) Ash Wednesday, February 26 9 a.m. Bob Siurek (+) 6:30 p.m. Michael Harrison (LVG) Thursday, February 27 9 a.m. Maria Soledad Ordoñez (+) Friday, February 28 9 a.m. Marie Bowen (+)

*12 p.m. Bert Estes (+) Saturday, February 29

5:15 p.m. Norita Keller (+) Sunday, March 1

7:30 a.m. President Trump (LVG) 9 a.m. Harold Anthony Guilbeau (+) 11 a.m. Pro Populo **1 p.m. Jordan Barker (LVG) 5:15 p.m. Vincent Daniel Du Dao (+)

Sent to Build Community Loan Redemption *(through 10/31/19)

*Beginning Loan Balance $6,025,000.00 *Principal Payments $1,625,720 *Remaining Loan Balance $4,399.272.00 *Interest Payments $455,118.00

Diocesan Services Fund 2020 *Parish Goal $300,000.00 *Total Amount Paid $0.00 *Total Amount Pledged $0.00 *Total Number of Participants 0 *Total Number of Households 4134 *Average Participant Pledge $0.00 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($300,000.00) *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($300,000.00) *Percent Paid 0.00% Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/

Whether you are already enrolled or new to Faith Direct, you can now choose to have your monthly donations

processed on the 4th or the 15th, or both 4th and 15th using a credit card, debit card or bank draft.

Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134

FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS

If you are new to the parish or have not made a pledge and wish to do so, please contact Ron Svoboda.

Feb 29– Mar 1st First Sunday of

Lent 3 p.m. Rite of

Election Bishop Sheltz Fr. Norbert

(Glueck)

Saturday/ Sábado

5:15 p.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 7:30 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 9:00 a.m. Rite of

Sending

Sunday/ Domingo 11:00 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 1:00 p.m. Español

Sunday/ Domingo 5:15 p.m.

Presider Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Nobert Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Jorge

Homilist Higgins Wright Wright Wright Glueck Higgins

Deacon Higgins Wright Olivier Wright Glueck Higgins

PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE

Parish Financial Information February 2nd: $28,474.52 February 9th:$29,259.50 February 16th$27,132.50

January Faith Direct $ 92,252.43

SPECIAL COLLECTION/ COLECCION ESPECIAL

February 26th: Archdiocesan

Social Ministries

Highlighted Ministry Supported by DSF

DSF Spotlight… Did you know in the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston, 3,460 couples were married in the Catholic Church? The Office of Family Life Ministry is

committed to increase the awareness of the family of the basic unit of the Church and society to include marriage,

family, and parenting education and enrichment.

The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) supports

60+ programs benefitting 1.7 million

Catholics in our Archdiocese. Learn

more at archgh.org/dsf.

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Since the first of the year I have been writing about the symbols and use of our church

building, our parish home. The building itself gives witness to those who drive up and down Cypresswood that God dwells in this space. It is both God’s dwelling on earth (domus Dei) as well as the house where God’s people gather for prayer (domus ecclesiae). The US Bishops’ Document, Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship, as well as the General Introduction to the Roman Missal, give specific directions as to how a church is to be built. Both documents dive deeper than the praxis taking us into the theology and meaning and understand of placement and objects used. If you have missed any of the last Pastor’s Columns you can access them on our website, www.silcc.org.

Besides the nave where we gather for Liturgy on the weekends, the Reservation Chapel where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved for prayer as well as for Holy Communion to be taken to the sick, and the Chapels of Reconciliation, we have yet another chapel that is used for public worship. As you enter the church through the main doors, to your left in the narthex is The Lady Chapel. This Chapel, which seats approximately 200 people, is used for daily Mass, small weddings and funerals, and the children’s Liturgy of the Word on Sundays. It is dedicated to our Blessed Mother and as such contains three different images of our Lady. When one enters the chapel it is obvious that the primary symbols are altar, ambo, presider’s chair and crucifix, similar to the “big church” (as the children call it). Above the altar area is located a stained glass window depicting our Lady with her Son, Jesus. They both are in a stance that welcomes all into the space for prayer and reflection. On either side of the altar area are two shrines, both to the Blessed Mother. To the left of the altar is the shrine to Our Lady of Fatima. Because the children related that the apparition specifically identified herself as the "Lady of the Rosary", she is also commonly referred to as a combination of titles, i.e. Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima. It is very common to find people kneeling before her image praying the rosary in The Lady Chapel. To the right side of the altar area is another shrine to Our Lady, commonly referred to as the Pieta, it depicts the sorrowful Virgin holding the limp body of her dead Son. This image was originally hanging in our first church building (now the Chrisus Center). We discovered a couple of years ago stored in a box in the maintenance garage. Because of its history with the community as well as the number of funerals that take place in The Lady Chapel, it was decided to place it there as a reminder of the pain and suffering of Our Lady as she lost her only Son to death. Around the walls of The Lady Chapel are the Stations of the Cross that once hung in the original church building. The cross that hangs in the chapel just behind the altar and the statue of St. Ignatius Loyola at the entrance of the chapel are also from the original church. Thus, The Lady Chapel becomes a link to our past, reminding us from where we came as a parish community. But it also shows the continuity of our life of faith. We have grown as a community of faith on the foundation of the past. We did not start “new” with the building of our church, rather we built upon the hopes, dreams and prayers of our founding families. That cross in The Lady Chapel is also the cross we use on Good Friday as we celebrate the Liturgy of the Veneration of the Cross. Behold the wood of the cross on which hung the salvation of the world….come, let us adore! And there it rests as a summation of our faith as people place their joys, fears, struggles and life before the Lord.

Indeed, we are very blessed as a community to have such a home to gather for prayer. On Sunday, February 23rd, we would have celebrated the 17th anniversary of the dedication of our church. However, due to the rededication after Hurricane Harvey, we no longer celebrate that day as our anniversary. Rather, it is now May 31st. When the liturgical calendar allows us to transfer the anniversary to a Sunday, it is celebrated as a Solemnity within the community. That will be very rare for us due to the Easter Season. But who knows? One year it may be possible. Blessings and peace,

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Monday, February 24 Building Thursday, February 27 Building

6:15 a.m. Men's Prayer Group-ACTS Faber-8 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. Women's Club Hope Center Cooking McGivney Kitchen

9 a.m. Regina Caeli Academy Gonzaga 10 a.m. St. Joseph Altar Baking Christus Center Kitchen

4:30 p.m. High School Basketball Gonzaga- BB Court

10 a.m. Women's Thursday Prayer Group Faber-3

5:30 p.m. American Heritage Girls Troop 1325

Gonzaga 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus Assembly 2683 Meeting

McGivney Hall

6 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Crossover Sexton Hall 6 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

6:30 p.m. RCIA Children/ Youth Gonzaga 6:30 p.m. Grief Support Faber-5

6:30 p.m. Men's ACTS M11 Team Meeting McGivney Hall 6:30 p.m. Zumba Christus Center

6:30 p.m. Lightworks Faber 3 &8 6:30 p.m. Encuentro con Cristo Team Meeting Xavier-14

7 p.m. Legion of Mary Meeting Faber-6 7 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study Faber-8

7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Meeting Sexton Hall B & C 7:15 p.m. LMC Formation Meeting Faber-3

7 p.m. Street Saints Informational Meeting Xavier11 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

7:30 p.m. Hispanic Traditions Ministry Meeting Xavier-16

Tuesday, February 25

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga Friday February 28

10 a.m. Living Stones Faber-5 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga

6 p.m. Prayer Group Reservation Chapel 9:45 a.m. Lenten Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Reservation Chapel

6 p.m. AA Meeting Faber-5 10 a.m. Grupo de Estuido Biblico Faber-6

6 p.m. Mardi Gras Christus Center 5 p.m. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dinners

McGivney Hall

7 p.m. RCIA Catechumenate Faber-8 5:30 p.m. Junior High Friday Funday Upper Room

7 p.m. RCIA Inquiry Faber-3 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Sanctuary

7:30 p.m. Coro Rehearsal Choir Room 7 p.m. Grupo de Oracion: Hombres y Mujeres de Fe

Xavier-12

8 p.m. Via Crucis Reservation Chapel

Wednesday, February 26

Ash Wednesday Saturday, February 29

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Lady Chapel 7:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study Xavier-12

9 a.m. Ash Wednesday Mass Sanctuary 8 a.m. ACTS- Men Prayer Group Xavier-16

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 8:30 a.m. Formacion para el Ministerio Cristiano

McGivney Hall

10 a.m. Bible Study Xavier-12 9 a.m. Zumba Christus Center

12:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday Midday Prayer

Sanctuary

5 p.m. Ash Wednesday Evening Prayer Sanctuary Sunday, March 1

5:30 p.m. Junior High Formation Gonzaga 9 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word Lady Chapel & Holy Family Suite

6 p.m. ESL Lessons Xavier-11, 13, & 14 11 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word

6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. Renacer en Cristo Faber-8

8 p.m. Ash Wednesday Completas- Night prayer in Spanish Sanctuary 12:30 p.m. St. Joseph Altar Baking Sunday

Christus Center Kitchen

1 p.m. Rite of Election Christus Center

3 p.m. Archdiocesan Rite of Election Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. High School Formation Class Gonzaga

7 p.m. Women's Bible Study Xavier-16

THIS WEEK’S READINGS THIS WEEK’S READING

Sunday, Feb 23, 2020 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME See clearly beyond racism How do we fight the popular recommendation to circle the wagons around “our stuff” or, worse, “our kind”? In their 1979 pastoral on racism, our bishops noted: “Racism is not merely one sin among many; it is a radical evil that divides the human family and denies the new creation of a redeemed world. To struggle against it demands an equally radical transformation, in our own minds and hearts as well as in the structure of our society.” Racism affects everything: immigration, education, economics, zoning laws, healthcare, and criminal justice. Pray to see the color of your values.

TODAY'S READINGS: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 (79). “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God.”

Monday, Feb 24, 2020 Let your doubt strengthen your faith Faith is a gift that invites us to believe in that which cannot be seen with our eyes, only our hearts. So it is not unusual to experience some doubts along life’s way. A sudden death, a violent crime, or nothing you can pinpoint can trigger doubts. When doubts arise, do not be afraid. Do not run from the questions but trust that facing them can lead you to a deeper faith. When darkness clouds what you once took for granted, speak honestly to God even if you doubt God is listening, read God’s word in scripture for each day, and beg the unseen God to increase your faith, as the Catechism puts it.

TODAY'S READINGS: James 3:13-18; Mark 9:14-29 (341). “I do believe! Help my unbelief.”

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 [MARDI GRAS] Time to resolve our differences Traditionally today was a day to finish off all the rich and fattening foods in the household, including meats, which were given up for Lent. Thus the origins of the term Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday” in French), and the word carnival might be derived from the Latin for “removing or taking away meat.” The excesses of some modern-day celebrations of the Carnival season, however, have obscured its connection with Lent. The tension between celebration and fast is nothing new. In 1559, the Dutch master Pieter Bruegel the Elder painted The Fight Between Carnival and Lent, contrasting scenes of raucous celebration on one side of the painting and solemn religious observance on the other. How do you resolve the tension of excess in your own life?

TODAY'S READINGS: James 4:1-10; Mark 9:30-37 (342). “Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.”

Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020 ASH WEDNESDAY; DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE When we do without, we grow within Is there any spiritual practice more tied to Lent than fasting? Forgoing creature comforts is the biblical way to express our sorrow for sin. It’s a sacrifice that reminds us of what Jesus sacrificed. It also has the knack of clearing the clutter from our hearts so that our minds can focus on prayer. Make the most

of your fasting this Lent by taking some advice from Saint Peter Chrysologus: “Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the lifeblood of fasting. So if you pray, fast; if you fast, show mercy; if you want your petition to be heard, hear the petition of others. If you do not close your ear to others, you open God’s ear to yourself.”

TODAY'S READINGS: Joel 2:12-18; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (219). “Return to me with your whole heart, with fasting.”

Thursday, Feb 27, 2020 THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY Set your intention “Well begun is half done,” quipped the eminently practical Benjamin Franklin. Today is a great day to get into the spirit of Lent, if Ash Wednesday didn’t fully accomplish that for you for whatever reason. We have a rare opportunity to slow down and quiet our lives for the next few weeks. What is complicating life right now that you can simplify? How about giving up stress and fasting from complications this Lent as part of your spiritual practice? Turn Lent into a positive experience of drawing ever closer to Jesus, the source of life, light, and love in your life.

TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 9:22-25 (220). “I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then.”

Friday, Feb 28, 2020 FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY; DAY OF ABSTINENCE Think fast Catholics abstain from meat on all Fridays during Lent for many reasons. It is a sacrifice—a reminder of Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday. It is an act of humility as we eat modestly. It is an experience of solidarity with those who go without. It is penance for our past wrongdoings and an exercise in discipline to help us abstain from sin in the future. It is a form of preparation as we hunger, symbolically, for the eucharistic meal. Jesus fasted to draw closer to God and draw upon him for help. Now’s your chance to do the same.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 58:1-9a; Matthew 9:14-15 (221). “The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.”

Saturday, Feb 29, 2020 SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY Take a leap of faith It's nice to know that the leap year has a historical connection to the Catholic Church. In 1582, Pope Gregory introduced the Gregorian calendar, still in use in much of the world today. The calendar corrected the former Julian calendar by providing a more accurate calculation of the year with the addition of an extra day every four years so that the calendar did not drift too far away from the actual movement of the earth around the sun. Let’s give a special nod to Pope Gregory today for keeping us on track as we work to stay on course with our Lenten promises.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 5:27-32 (222). “If you call the sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable . . . then you shall delight in the LORD.”’

LITURGY LITURGY

Lenten Reconciliation

Service

Lent is a time of preparation for our Easter

celebration of Lord’s Pasch, a season of spiritual disciplines (prayer, fasting

and almsgiving), and a time of personal reflection,

reconciliation, and conversion.

We will celebrate our Parish Reconciliation

Service in conjunction with Prince

of Peace and St. Anne.

Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. at Prince of

Peace.

Plan to take advantage of this ritual opportunity

to celebrate God’s mercy and love.

No 5:15 p.m. confessions at St. Ignatius on Wed.,

March 4.

Lenten Exposition and Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday of Lent Following 9 a.m. Mass Continuing through the day

Blessed Sacrament Chapel Concluding with Evening

Prayer and Benediction starting at 6:15 a.m.

Sign up in the Narthex

GUIDELINES FOR LENTEN OBSERVANCES

Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Ash Wednesday (February 26) and Good Friday (April 19)

are days of fast and abstinence.

Fasting binds all persons ages 18-59 unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s own needs. Eating between meals is not allowed although fluids may be taken.

Abstinence binds all persons who are 14 or older, unless prevented by poor health. On days of abstinence, the consumption of meat is not allowed. The Church strongly encourages the observance of Friday abstinence, but failure to do so is not regarded as sinful. However, pastors and parents are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligation to fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance.

Lent is a penitential season and as such religious practice such as daily Mass, reception of the Sacrament of Penance, the devotion of the Stations of the Cross and other forms of daily prayer

and reflection, works of charity and justice, and acts of self-denial are highly encouraged.

Stations of the Cross

Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in English

Via Crucis

Viernes durante Cuaresma a las 8 de la noche en Español

SENDING OUT SERVANTS Vision Mission February 24 - 28

Cover our mission team in prayer as they serve in Guatemala.

Sign-up after Mass or online via SignUp Genius

www.signupgenius.com/findasignup

[polivier@silcc.org]

Incense during Lent Mass will be celebrated with incense on Sundays of Lent at

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

NEWANNOUNCEMENTS

Wedding Banns Please pray for the following couples:

Thomas Ames & Marie Grace De Le Vingne

Tyler Marley & Kayla Sexton Jacob Weicht & Joceyln Weicht Steven Doan & Allison Nguyen

Johnathan Nguyen & Tiffany Tran

1. Visit the weblink:

galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com 2. Create a login.

3. View and update Family information.

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Community.

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Welcome Newly Baptized Sheldon Obiajulu Musa Audrey Jude Castillo Matalya Lara Guerra Ramy Luis Guerra Abby Elizabeth Batiste Chase Irvin Batiste Luisina Aralise Gonzalez Noah Sergio Shaffer

Text App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download.

In Memoriam

John Di Giuilo, father of Laura Farrell & husband of Anna Di Giulio

Charles A. Seberger, father of Dennis Seberger

OUTREACH

Food For NAM

St. Ignatius of Loyola works with

Northwest Assistance Ministry (NAM) to provide to those in need.

Please bring your non-perishable items to the NAM Food Box by the

Welcome Center

*We cannot accept dented cans or expired food*

Jerome’s Hope Retreat Jerome’s Hope is a retreat for parents who have experienced

miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

Details March 28,

Cost: $25

Location: St. Ignatius of

Loyola

For registration

and questions:

713-741-8728

Recruiting Members for the Christmas Angels Ministry!

St. Ignatius takes part in bringing the joy of Christmas to several hundred people, focusing on children through this ministry.

We are looking for members to be a part of our Core Team.

If you have additional questions on how you may help

through this ministry,

please contact: christmasangels@silcc.org or

281-370-3401 ext 5000

Easter Gift Bag

GIVING IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER!

Help us provide a gift bag to our

homeless brothers and sisters during our annual Easter Brunch.

Just go to silcc.org/outreach and click on the “Registry” link.

Your order will be delivered directly to our Parish Office.

Or You can bring travel size toiletries anytime to the Main Parish Office.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

For questions: outreach@silcc.org or 281-370-3401 ext 5000

FORMATION

YOUTH MINISTRY

Jr High Bible Study Thursday, February 20th 6-7 p.m.

Parent Day-Sunday, February 23

JH 3:30-5 p.m. Sexton Hall High School 6:30 p.m. Sexton Hall

Jr High Friday Funday

Friday, February 28th 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Basketball Mondays 4 p.m. Basketball Court

HS Upper Room

Wednesdays beginning with 6:45 p.m. Mass in Lady Chapel

Youth Ministry Fair Wednesday, March 4

EARLY CHILDHOOD EC/ELEMENTARY

SAINTS OF THE MONTH

Elisabeth & Felix Leseur

Elisabeth Leseur had two great loves:

God and her husband Felix, who was

an atheist. After her death, Felix

published this book “The Secret Diary

of Elisabeth Leseur” that shows how

her goodness changed him from

Atheist to Priest. This inspiring book

also gives a splendid example of how

to live as a Christian in a secular

environment that can be indifferent or

hostile to your Faith.

Lent is a gift of time to us. Each year the church invites us to slow down,

to take time during this season.

Our next Family Catechesis event will help families reflect on Lent and

decide together on what they will do differently to observe this season of

the liturgical year.

Family Catechesis takes place on

• Sunday, February 23 at 3:30 p.m. in the Christus Center

• Tuesday, March 3 at 4:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Sexton Hall

• Wednesday, March 4 at 4:45 p.m. in Sexton Hall

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Registration is open for the 2020-2021 school year.

We offer programs for children 8 months-kindergarten.

New extended hours until 4:30 p.m.

Registration forms available in the office. NEW! Online

registration is available on the parish website at

silcc.org/mothers-day-out. Tours are available upon request.

Contact Kathy or Donna at 281-370-3401 for more information.

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EDGE/Lifeteen

JH Formation/HS Upper Room

JH Friday Funday

JH Bible Study

Mardi Gras Parish Event

JH Youth Rally

HS Confirmation Retreat

HS Confirmation

SUMMER FUN 2020 We are offering a Summer Fun

program. It will be available 7 weeks throughout the summer. The

program is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30

a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The fee is $80 per week. Children 18 months through 1st grade (entering Fall 2020) may

attend the program. Forms are available at the office and on our

website. The children will explore a bible story every week, with arts and crafts, songs, and stories that follow

the theme.

June 2-4; June 9-11; June 16-18 June 30-July 2; July 7-9; July 14 –16; July 28-30

FORMATION

ADULT FORMATION YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Open to everyone in their 20s or 30s looking for fellowship and a group of

peers to share their faith.

Bible Study Thursdays 7 p.m. Faber Room 8

February-Love Topics: Love Languages, Agape, Prayer Types,

Dinner to follow.

Join our Groupme Email us to join our Groupme and receive reminders, prayer requests,

and social opportunities.

Café Catholica Lite March 12

Our Mother of Mercy Church “Unfiltered: Removing our Masks”

Dinner and social hour from 6-7 p.m. Worship experience 7-9 p.m.

SACRAMENTS INFANT BAPTISM We invite you to attend the two required sessions for both parents; no registration required. Godparents

are encouraged to attend as well. The next sessions are March 2nd & 9th 7-9 p.m. in Xavier Room 12.

RCIA - 7 Years & Older We welcome you to the Catholic Church and look forward to sharing our faith with you! If you have

not been baptized Catholic or are seeking communion and confirmation please contact us at rciaformation@silcc.org

MARRIAGE Congratulations on your engagement! We invite you to attend our Marriage Orientation on

February 23 at 1:30 p.m. in Faber Center Room 5 (a Spanish-language session is available at 3 p.m. that same day). Engaged couples are encouraged to attend an orientation at least 6 months prior to your desired date and not set any dates prior to meeting with clergy.

VOCATIONS Is God calling you? Contact vocations@silcc.org for information about

upcoming programs for those discerning religious vocations as a priest, deacon, or religious sister. For more information on Sacraments please visit silcc.org/sacraments

St. Ignatius Young Adults

Yam@silcc.org

Are you looking for value-based family entertainment? Do you want to learn more about our faith? Do

you enjoy hearing talks by nationally known Catholic speakers

and theologians? You can access thousands of

Catholic videos, movies, study series, children’s programs, and

talks for free . Go to FORMED.org and enter our

parish access code: 7G2HRW

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING WORKSHOP Monday, April 13 7-9 p.m.

This workshop is for married and engaged couples who wish to learn more about the Creighton Fertility Model for natural family planning.

To register or for more information, contact Amy Auzenne at

aauzenne@silcc.org

Save the Dates:

“Living a Eucharistic Life” Parish Lenten Mission / March 15-18

With Fr. John Thomas Lane, SSS

Give Blood! St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church Sunday, March 22 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Christus Center To make an appointment contact: blooddrive@silcc.org

COMMUNITY LIFE

Knights of Columbus Announcements Lenten Fish Fry Dinners begin this Friday. Knights are needed to help setup, cook and serve. Prep starts at 3 p.m. Dinner service is 5-7 p.m. CMG Safe Haven training is required for all volunteers. Join the Knights: We will be conducting a membership drive after each Mass next weekend. If you are a Catholic man and you are not a member of the Knights of Columbus, you are missing a great opportunity to give back to your parish and your community, to strengthen your family and to grow in your faith. Please consider joining these men they call Knights and taking up their principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Stop by their table in the Narthex after Mass to learn more or email membership@kofc10861.org for more information.

Ministry of Adult Singles MAS is a ministry of single, separated, divorced and/or widowed adults over 50. If you are Catholic and have gone through one of these life altering situations, we invite you to join us as we continue our faith journey. For more information and/or a complimentary newsletter, contact Elaine LeGrand at mas@silcc.org Wednesday, February 26th , Ash Wednesday Friday, February 28th, 5:30 p.m., meet at Captain Brad’s Coastal Kitchen, 24435 Tomball Pkwy., then to Stations of the Cross. Saturday, February 29th, 6:30 p.m., Dominoes at Carly’s.

Grief Support: Seasons of Hope A scripture-based journey for those in need of consolation, answers, direction and hope. We meet in Faber Room 5 on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All faith communities are welcome. For more information, contact Dcn. Joe Wright,

281-370-3401.

Alcoholics Anonymous AA meetings are on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Faber– Room 5. For information please contact Jay C. at 281-440-4136.

A Parish Counselor is available on-site at St. Ignatius of Loyola

For details and appointments, call (844) 295-3167 or visit

www.MyParishCounseling.com/silcc.

Squirettes of Mary

All Catholic girls ages 10 - 18 are invited to join us! Please email squirettes@silcc.org for more information.

Women’s Bible Study: Are you a working mother who works part-time or full-time outside of the home? Do you run a small business or work from home? We have a women’s bible study JUST FOR YOU. We meet 2x a month. We will be reading and discussing “The Prodigal Son” by Henri J.M. Nouwen during Lent. Our next meeting is Saturday, February 29th. Please contact Kimberly Reisinger at adultformation@silcc.org if you would like more information.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY EVENTS

PASSION PLAY 2020 AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

Christs Good Shepherd Parish Lenten Mission: With the John Paull II Institute for Family Life. “Living Family Life with Joy and Purpose”

March 2-4,2020 7-8:30 p.m. Gathering with Prayer & Song in the Church at 6:45 p.m. Childcare is offered by arrangement in advance. Please contact Sandy Krzes at 281-376-6831 ext. 326 so we can plan for your child’s care. Walk-ins are accepted as space is available. Donations to offset the cost of providing this service are appreciated. For questions other than childcare, contact Ivana Meshell, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation & Evangelization imeshell@cgscc.church or call 281.376.6831 Visit our Website for updates! cgscc.church

PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT

Queridos hermanos: Desde el principio de este año he estado escribiendo sobre los símbolos y el uso del

edificio de la iglesia, nuestra casa parroquial. El edificio en sí mismo da testimonio a quienes conducen de arriba a abajo en la calle Cypresswood de que Dios habita en este espacio. Es tanto la morada de Dios en la tierra (domus Dei) como la casa donde el pueblo de Dios se reúne para orar (domus ecclesiae). El Documento de los Obispos de EE. UU., “Edificada con Piedras Vivas: Arte, Arquitectura y Culto, así como la Instrucción General del Misal Romano, dan instrucciones específicas sobre cómo se debe construir una iglesia. Ambos documentos nos indican aún más profundamente que la praxis, llevándonos a la teología y el significado y a comprender la ubicación y los objetos utilizados. Si se ha perdido alguna de las últimas columnas del pastor, puede tener acceso a ellas en nuestro sitio web, www.silcc.org. Además de la nave central donde nos reunimos para la Liturgia los fines de semana, la Capilla donde el Santísimo Sacramento está reservado para la oración, y para que la Sagrada Comunión sea llevada a los enfermos, y además las Capillas de la Reconciliación, tenemos otra capilla que se usa para el culto público. Al entrar a la iglesia a través de las puertas principales, a su izquierda en el nártex está La Lady Chapel. Esta capilla, con capacidad para aproximadamente 200 personas, se usa para misa diaria, bodas y funerales pequeños, y la liturgia de la palabra de los niños los domingos. Está dedicada a nuestra Santísima Madre y como tal contiene tres imágenes diferentes de nuestra Señora. Cuando uno entra a la capilla, es obvio que los símbolos principales son el altar, ambón, la sede/silla del celebrante/padre y el crucifijo, similar a la "gran iglesia" (como la llaman los niños). Sobre el área del altar se encuentra un vitral o vidriera que representa a nuestra Señora con su Hijo, Jesús. Ambos están en una posición que les da la bienvenida a todos al espacio para la oración y la reflexión. A cada lado del área del altar hay dos santuarios, ambos para la Santísima Madre. A la izquierda del altar está el santuario de Nuestra Señora de Fátima. Debido a que los niños relataron que la aparición se identificó específicamente como la "Dama del Rosario", también se le conoce comúnmente como una combinación de títulos, es decir, Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Fátima. Es muy común encontrar personas arrodilladas ante su imagen rezando el rosario en La Lady Chapel. Al lado derecho del área del altar hay otro santuario de Nuestra Señora, comúnmente conocido como La Piedad, que representa a la Virgen triste que sostiene el cuerpo inerte de su Hijo muerto. Esta imagen originalmente estaba colgada en el primer edificio de la iglesia (ahora el Centro Christus). La descubrimos hace un par de años almacenada en una caja en el garaje de mantenimiento. Debido a su historia con la comunidad, así como al número de funerales que tienen lugar en La Lady Chapel, se decidió colocarla allí como un recordatorio del dolor y el sufrimiento de Nuestra Señora, ya que perdió a su único Hijo a la muerte. Alrededor de las paredes de La Lady Chapel se encuentra el Via Crucis que fue anteriormente colgado en el edificio original de la iglesia. La cruz que cuelga en la capilla justo detrás del altar y la estatua de San Ignacio de Loyola en la entrada de la capilla también son de la iglesia original. Por lo tanto, La Lady Chapel se convierte en un vínculo con nuestro pasado, recordándonos de dónde venimos como comunidad parroquial pero también muestra la continuidad de nuestra vida de fe. Hemos crecido como comunidad de fe sobre los cimientos del pasado. No comenzamos "de nuevo" con la construcción de nuestra iglesia, sino que construimos sobre las esperanzas, sueños y oraciones de nuestras familias fundadoras. Esa cruz en La Lady Chapel es también la cruz que usamos el Viernes Santo cuando celebramos la Liturgia de la Veneración de la Cruz. He aquí la madera de la cruz en la que colgó la salvación del mundo ... ¡vengan, adoremos! Y allí descansa como un resumen de nuestra fe a medida que la gente coloca sus alegrías, miedos, luchas y vida ante el Señor. De hecho, somos muy bendecidos como comunidad al tener un hogar para reunirnos y orar. El domingo 23 de febrero, hubiéramos celebrado el 17 aniversario de la dedicación de nuestra iglesia. Sin embargo, debido a la nueva reedificación después del huracán Harvey, ya no celebramos ese día como nuestro aniversario. Más bien, ahora es el 31 de mayo. Cuando el calendario litúrgico nos permite transferir el aniversario a un domingo, se celebra como una solemnidad dentro de la comunidad. Eso será muy raro para nosotros debido a la temporada de Pascua. ¿Pero quién sabe? Un año puede ser posible. Bendiciones y paz,

COLUMNA DEL PÁRROCO

EVENTOS

Ofrecimiento de Ofrendas para la Eucaristía La procesión de las ofrendas es una expresión poderosa en la participación de todos los feligreses en la Eucaristía. Con estas ofrendas nos entregamos para ser transformados por Cristo a través de la Eucaristía. Para registrarse para llevar las ofrendas durante la Misa, visite silcc.org/gift-presenters

Los invitamos a rezar por los sacerdotes todos los domingos de 12:15—12:45 p.m. en el santuario de nuestra parroquia San Ignacio de Loyola

Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano ¿Quieres aprender de la fe Católica? ¿Quieres servir mejor en algún ministerio y no sabes cómo? Te invitamos a que participes en el programa de Formación para el Ministerio Cristiano. Es un programa de tres semestres donde se ofrece una formación teológica, espiritual y bíblica basada en la doctrina Católica. Este programa es impartido por instructores aprobados y calificados con grados de Maestría o Doctorado en las ramas de la Teología completamente en Español. Cada sesión o clase incluye oración y el contenido teológico está diseñado para una audiencia adulta. En cada semestre se exige la participación de un día de Reflexión. Al final del programa, si asistes a todas las clases recibes un reconocimiento otorgado por parte del Cardenal DiNardo durante una ceremonia. Para ver fechas, centros regionales, costo y días visita el sitio https://archgh.cvent.com/FPMCOtono2019

LECTURA

Día Arquidiocesano de Jóvenes Adultos: “Tu Corazón Ardiente es Tierra Sagrada” Ven y acompaña a cientos de jóvenes adultos (solteros y casados) de 18 a 39 anos de edad a un día de talleres, música, oración, y Convivencia. Encuentra a Cristo que vive y te quiere vivo! Descubra la voz de Dios en tu corazón. Ejerce tu mission con valentía, frescura, y entusiasmo. Sábado 21 de mayo, 2020 de 9 a.m.—6 p.m. en la Inglesia de San Jerónimo, 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77080. presentadores nacionales y locales. Presentado en Inglés y Español. $25 antes de 21 de febereo o $35 después de 22 de febrero. Inscripciones www.archgh.org/yacm 713-741-8778

ALREDEDOR DE LA ARCHIDIÓCESIS

Domingo, Feb 23, 2020 SÉPTIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Ver claramente más allá del racismo ¿Cómo combatimos la recomendación popular de agruparnos alrededor de “nuestras cosas” o, peor, “nuestra clase”? En su pastoral de 1979 sobre el racismo, nuestros obispos señalaron: “El racismo no es simplemente un pecado entre muchos; es un mal radical que divide a la familia humana y niega la nueva creación de un mundo redimido. Luchar en su contra demanda una transformación igualmente radical, tanto en nuestras mentes y corazones como en la estructura de nuestra sociedad.” El racismo afecta todo: la inmigración, la educación, la economía, la legislación urbanística, la atención de la salud, y la justicia penal. Reza para ver el color de tus valores.

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Levítico 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Corintios 3:16-23; Mateo 5:38-48 (79). “Porque la sabiduría de este mundo es insensatez a los ojos de Dios.”