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Eucharistic Celebrations
Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass
St. Joseph’s Chapel
Monday (No Mass) Tuesday – 12:00 noon Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m.
Parish Staff
Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone
Bookkeeper-Nelda Shealy Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance– Steve Regan
Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland
C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo EDGE Director-Randy Tercero Life Teen Director-Shari Davis
Vision Statement
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Community of Believers called to serve Christ by gathering together at the Lord’s Table in worship and praise, by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, and by being a welcoming beacon of light to all. We are many parts, yet one body in Christ.
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston
816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365
Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com E-mail:[email protected] Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month. Classes are held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish Office to register or call for more information. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, call the Parish Office. Sacrament of First Reconciliation/First Communion First Reconciliation/Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in the second grade, and have been attending CCE classes for at least TWO full years prior to entering into sacramental preparation. Adults will be referred to the RCIA program. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation is a separate more intensive examination of the faith and our responsibilities as practicing Catholics. Confirmands will meet once per month in addition to attending Life Teen faithfully, both one full year prior to the beginning Sacramental preparation and during the preparation year (no more than three absences either year). Parents/Sponsors will also be required to attend once per month meetings. Confirmation candidates must have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion. A habit of attending weekly Mass is required for both years. Please, note the above represents the minimum requirements. Adults will be referred to the RCIA program.
Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass
St. Joseph’s Chapel
Monday (No Mass) Tuesday – 12:00 noon Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m.
Parish Staff Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone Bookkeeper-Nelda Shealy Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance– Steve Regan Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland C.C.E. Director-Shari Davis EDGE Director-Randy Tercero Life Teen Director-Shari Davis
Weekly Goal $12,000.00
July 20 & 21, 2019 Sunday Collection $9,906.00
Saturday, July 27: 6:00pm Michael Regino†
By Ilustre Family Sunday, July 28: 7:30am Amado Cruz†
By Ilustre Family
10:00am Becky Saucier† By Francis Zann 12:30pm People of the Parish 4:00pm Theresa Gaherty† By Irene Johnston Tuesday, July 30: 12:00pm Teen Grigory
By Key Family
Wednesday, July 31:
8:30am Brigitta Dobmeier† By James & Janet D’Arcy Thursday, August 1:
8:30am All Immigrants
By Cortez Family
Friday, August 2:
8:30am Special Intention for Rene Lozano Jr. By Lozano Family Saturday, August 3: 6:00pm Julia Dautriel†
By Angeles Sullivan Sunday, August 4: 7:30am Nieves Calderon†
By Cano Family
10:00am Carolyn Douglas† By Family 12:30pm Julio† and Soledad † Romero By Campos Family 4:00pm People of the Parish
DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND “Do Not Neglect to Share
What you Have” Parish Goal 2019 $52,000.00
Amount Pledged: $45,065.00 Amount Paid: $37,520.00 (72.15%)
Total # of Participants 114
If you have not already offered your pledge in this year’s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), please do so today. DSF 2019 reminds us, the Church, to Not Neglect to Share What you Have, and through our willingness to share our blessings, benefit ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. With your generous support of DSF, you offer praise to God and care to the many pressing needs that cannot be addressed individually or by one parish alone. Our parish goal for 2019 is $52,000. With every parish family’s full participation, we will surely exceed this amount advancing the work of the Church in our community. To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf. For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude.
IGNITE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Parish Goal $469,301.00
Amount Pledged: $219,690.95 Amount Paid: $53,525.98 (11.41%) Total # of Participants 67
Our Faith, Our Mission Begins!
Addressing the Short and Long-term Needs of Our Church and those God calls us to serve.
All parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are joining together for the IGNITE Campaign. We seek to raise over $150 million over the next 4 years to prepare our faith family for the future. At its heart, this campaign is about supporting our future by focusing on our parishes, our future priests, Catholic Education and Faith Formation as well as Rebuilding in Light of Harvey and ensuring a future Disaster Fund. Please take time during the next few weeks to learn more about the campaign and the needs we will address together.
Please prayerfully consider your commitment!
Eucharistic Minister & Lector/Commentator Training
Are you interested in becoming an active member of our Church during the celebration of Holy Mass? If you feel God may be calling you, please join us for the training you are interested in. Eucharistic Minister training will be Sunday, August 11 after the 10am Mass. Lector/Commentator training August 25 after the 10am Mass. You do not have to sign up ahead of time, just stay after Mass for the training you would like to attend. You may do either or both trainings.
Dear parish family, 17 Sunday C The work of the GLENMARY HOME MISSIONERS is the subject of next weekend's Mission Awareness presenta-tion. Father Neil Pezzulo of the Glenmary Home Missioners will speak at our Masses, telling us about the missionary work his Society is doing in serving the spiritual and material needs of people right here in the United States! This collection for Glenmary Home Missioners marks the annual Mission Awareness presentation promoted by the Archdiocesan Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Hundreds of U.S. counties do not have a resident priest, and in many of these counties the Catholic Church is not present. That means no celebration of the Eucharist, no sacraments, not even a parish community in which to find fellowship and support. Glenmary Home Missioners are working hard to fill the void-to bring the love of Jesus and His Church to the home missions in Appalachia and the South. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to hear of the Glenmary apostolate in Appalachia and the South and to offer our prayers and financial support for their important ministry in the Church. Please be generous. Our gospel reading this Sunday is so rich in meaning about prayer life - how and what to pray. However there is a tendency that we can only be fixated to the one verse which says, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be open to you.” This verse taken isolated from the other verses would sound like a Genie in a magic lamp of Aladdin. But God is not a heavenly Genie that serves us as if we are the Master. He is sovereign Lord of the Universe and moves according to his pur-poses. God hears and answers all our prayers only that His answers cannot be limited to what we desire. They may come as “yes, but not yet,” “yes, but not the way you think” or “no, something is better.” And when His answer is sometimes "No", it is not because He doesn't care but because it might not be what is fitting and best for us according to his infinite wisdom. For He desires only the good; the problem is that we oftentimes did not see it that way. Prayer is not only about asking but more deeply it’s about relationship. This Sunday’s gospel underscores the power of a good relationship with the Lord our God. We call God our Father when we act as His child and feel that close personal relationship with Him. The readings invite us to examine our relationship with Him and ask ourselves, what has our prayer life been like during the rest of the week? Perhaps today we can resolve to deepen our relationship with the Lord our God through frequent communication to Him in prayer. And may we receive the grace to do so. Blessings to you and have a good week! Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, 17 domingo C El trabajo de LOS MISIONEROS DE LA CASA GLENMARY es el tema de la presentación de Concientización de la Misión del próximo fin de semana. El Padre Neil Pezzulo, de los Misioneros del Hogar Glenmary, hablará en nuestras Misas y nos contará sobre el trabajo misionero que su Sociedad está haciendo para atender las necesidades espirituales y materiales de las personas aquí en los Estados Unidos. Esta colección para Los Misioneros de casa Glenmary marca la presentación anual de Concientización sobre la Misión promovida por la Sociedad Arquidiocesana para la Propagación de la Fe.
Cientos de condados de los Estados Unidos no tienen un sacerdote residente, y en muchos de estos condados la Iglesia Católica no está presente. Eso significa que no hay celebración de la Eucaristía, ni sacramentos, ni siquiera una comunidad par-roquial en la que encontrar compañerismo y apoyo. Los Misioneros de la Casa Glenmary están trabajando arduamente para llenar ese vacío, para llevar el amor de Jesús y su Iglesia a las misiones hogareñas en Appalachia y el Sur.
Esta es una oportunidad maravillosa para que escuchemos sobre el apostolado de Glenmary en Appalachia y el Sur y para ofrecer nuestras oraciones y apoyo financiero en este importante ministerio de la Iglesia. Por favor sea generoso.
La lectura de nuestro Evangelio este domingo es tan rica en significado sobre la vida de oración: cómo y qué orar. Sin
embargo, existe la tendencia de que solo podemos fijarnos en el versículo que dice: "Pide y recibirás, busca y encontrarás, lla-ma y estará abierto para ti".
Este verso tomado aislado de los otros versos sonaría como un genio en una lámpara mágica de Aladdin. Pero Dios no es un Genio celestial que nos sirve como si nosotros fuéramos el Maestro. Él es el Señor soberano del Universo y se mueve de acuerdo con sus propósitos.
Dios escucha y responde a todas nuestras oraciones solo para que sus respuestas no puedan limitarse a lo que desea-mos. Pueden aparecer como "sí, pero aún no", "sí, pero no de la manera en que piensas" o "no, algo es mejor". Y cuando su respuesta a veces es "no", no es porque no le importe pero porque puede que no sea lo que es apropiado y mejor para nosotros según su infinita sabiduría. Porque él desea sólo el bien; El problema es que muchas veces no lo vemos así.
La oración no se trata solo de pedir, sino de una relación más profunda. El evangelio de este domingo subraya el poder
de una buena relación con el Señor nuestro Dios. Llamamos a Dios nuestro Padre cuando actuamos como su hijo y sentimos esa estrecha relación personal con él. Las lecturas nos invitan a examinar nuestra relación con Él y preguntarnos, ¿cómo ha sido nuestra vida de oración durante el resto de la semana? Tal vez hoy podamos resolver nuestra relación con el Señor nuestro Dios a través de una comunicación frecuente con Él en oración. Y que podamos recibir la gracia de hacerlo.
Bendiciones para ti y que tengas una buena semana! P. Tony
Please Pray For Our Troops and …
Martha Love, Barbara Rupley, Maria Perido, Olga Spanley, Lee Chapa Jr., Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings and family, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth Christian and family, Tim Sturm, Hope Araujo, Rosie Hernandez, Rene Lozano, Jr., Sandra Schnieder, Gus Pulido, Elizabeth Jeffers, Gail Young, Yvonne Smeltzer & family, Seth Permenter & family, Don Gore, Nell Turk, Victoria Sepulveda, Dorothy Headrick, Marilyn James, Christina C., Chuck & Susan Thompson, Don & Allie Faye Mathews, Barbara Riley, Jeremy & Diana Cassidy & family, Kendra Ramirez & family, Raelynd and family, Charlie & Rosemarie Michna, Rick Novak, Devon Tiffin, Susanne Tolley, Jordan Binkley, Aaron Binkley Continue to Pray for Geraldine Christensen, Kathy Strader, Daniel Vasquez, Herlinda Robles, Rosa Harness, Randy Hanks, Maria Garcia, Jeanette Tilley, Christina Palacios, David & Mary Gonzalez, Marisol Leyva & family, Marisol Luna, Juanita Sanchez, Cynthia de la Cerda, Betty Flynn, Orville Burgess, Pat Riley, Joe Sturm, Edward Salinas, Marlene Orellana, Humberto Villalobos, Kathy McBride, Margaret Espinoza, Romela Nolan, Joe Bernal, Fr. Gary Rickles, Renee Cortez, Pedro Sanchez, Aurelia Hinojosa, Cathy Hanzelka, Msgr. Boli Zientek, Gayle Phillips, Jane Middleton, Rosa Reyes, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contreras, Irene Templet, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Red Cornejo, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Deacon Merce Leal, Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Mary Boatman, Lydia Rubio, Trinidad Arrindon, Josie Funda, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, and those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House Please Note: Names on our “Please Pray For” list are left on for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back on the prayer list or added please call the Church Office.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store St. Mary’s Church,816 Park Dr.,
LaPorte, TX
Low-Low Prices Clothing, Shoes, Houseware/Glassware, Hardware
~ New Merchandise Every Day ~
Hours: 9:00am to 11am Closed: Thursday & Sunday
All proceeds are used to help the needy in our community with their rent and utility bills. If you or someone you know, who lives in La Porte, is in need of assistance, please call or have them call the office to make an appointment to come in for help. Thank You for Your Support! Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary’s is in need of volunteers. Able bodied Men and Women. You can pick any day you are able to work. If you are avail-able to help out, please contact Norma @ 281-471-1752.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23 or Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17;
Pope’s Prayer Intention for July Universal:
That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.
Parishioner Della Dolezal 100 Birthday Celebration Open House
Seabrook Community House July 28th 2-5pm
Join us in honoring an amazing, loving and feisty woman. Everyone Welcome!!! St. Mary’s Samaritan Ministry will host
a bereavement session on August 17. Please join us if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. The session will meet on Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in the Parish Hall Conference
Room. For more information please contact Nelda Shealy at [email protected] or at the Parish Office @ 281-471-2000.
Upcoming School Supply Drive We will be collecting school supplies for the upcoming school year in the baskets located at the doors of the church in the beginning of August. We will be donating the items we collect to the LPISD Administration Bldg. They will distribute to our schools. Thank you for your support.
Concert for Life Fr. David Michael Moses Thurs. August 1, 7:30-9pm
Revention Music Center, 520 Texas Ave. Houston, TX [email protected]
Promo Video: davidmichael moses.com
ALTAR FLOWERS
July 27/28: 100th Birthday Celebration of Della Dolezal By Kimberly Fleming
Available Dates for Altar Flowers 2019 Aug. 17/18, 24/25 Aug. 31/Sept. 1,
Sept. 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, To place flowers on the Altar contact Rose Kolenc @713-202-3283 or [email protected]
Chapel Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Triene Galvan
By Gloria Pena
FORMED... Incredible online gateway to the best Catholic Content, all in one place. Go to stmaryslaporte.formed.org to register. If you are having any trouble getting registered, or any other problems, please contact Tracy [email protected]. She will contact you and walk you through the steps to register.
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The Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks… There are several books and DVD’s of informational material designed to help us grow in our faith. Go by and check them out! We have a new Kiosk in the church office. They are also located at the back of the church and in Rosary Hall.
The Gabriel Project is designed to help women and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy. If you are in need of assistance or know someone who is, please contact Belinda @ 713-805-4961 or the Church Office.
Activities of the Week Thursday, August 1: RCIA 6-9pm Friday, August 2:Spanish Prayer Group Chapel 7pm Next Saturday/Sunday: Glenmary Mission Appeal
Ministry Schedule August 3 & 4, 2019
SATURDAY 6:00pm
Altar Servers John Paul Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen
Lector Isabelle Salas
Commentator Demetris Guzman
Extraordinary Ministers Geraldine Leslie
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-7:30am
Altar Servers George Arredondo, Jeremiah Arredondo
Lector Lisa Raymundo
Commentator Neal Broussard
Extraordinary Ministers Mose Davis, Leslie Davis
of the Eucharist SUNDAY-10:00am
Altar Servers Isabella Melton, Sophia Melton
Lector Tracy Avallone
Commentator Debbie Wade
Extraordinary Ministers Richard Florance, George Rodriguez
of the Eucharist
SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish)
Altar Servers Adrian Rodriguez, Alejandro Rodriguez
Lectors Nelida Velez, Blanlce Rodriguez
Extraordinary Ministers Jose Rios, Yoli Rios
of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm
Altar Server Sergio Reyes, Dylan Rowan
Lector Jason Woods
Extraordinary Ministers Jose Lopez
of the Eucharist
Bazaar Sunday, Oct. 20th Next Mtg. Tues. August 13
BAZAAR COUNTRY STORE
Doing some house cleaning or having a garage sale? We'll take your stuff!!
Country Store new or gently used items accepted after August 15!!
* All holiday decorations * Craft items, art supplies, office supplies * Home décor & vases * Kitchenware & glasses * Collectibles & knick-knacks * Decorative pillows, comforters, tablecloths * Pictures, paintings, frames, wall hangings * Games, toys, stuffed animals, dolls * Yard art & decorations * Jewelry, purses, wallets, hats * No clothes or shoes, please
Please contact Debbie Wade 713-417-5132,
[email protected] Thank you for your support!
Bazaar Chair, Tim( 281-402-5401), or call the church office.
Join Us...Men's ACTS Retreat St. Joseph’s Church, Baytown, TX, will be hosting a Men’s ACTS Retreat Thursday, Aug. 15, 6pm,Sunday, to Aug. 18. For additional information or to register, please contact Bob Wolf @ 832-627-6579.
Join Us… Women's ACTS Retreat St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Deer Park, TX, will be hosting a Women’s ACTS Retreat Thursday, Sept. 12, 6pm, to Sunday, Sept. 15. For additional information or to register, please contact Donna Ramdhani, [email protected] or 713-858-7496
Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad Todos los mièrcoles De 7-8 p.m.En la Capilla de San Josè. Para más información Puedes comunicarte con Marta y Reino Fernández 832-985-1799
Los Testigos del Poder de Dios Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y GLORIFICAR a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu Santo. Vengan pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de 7:30-9:00p.m. en la capilla de San Jose.
Encuentro Martimonial Mundial Los invita a vivir un Fin de Semana
Conoce como puedes vivir mas intima y profundamente tu relacion. AQuieres recuperar la relacion con tu esposo (a)cunado eran novios. 281-948-8690, 281-948-8640, Marco & Mercedes Arrona, [email protected]
Catholic Mutual Group Safe Haven
The Catholic Mutual Group Safe Haven online training is replacing the, VIRTUS training. The training consists of 3 vignette style training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed. These trainings are available in English and Spanish. We will no longer offer live trainings, all Safe Environment trainings will only be available online. •All new employees and volunteers will complete the Safe Haven online training program instead of VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training. The turnaround time for approval may be approximately two weeks or less. • All individuals must complete the training and
complete a background check prior to the start of employment and/or volunteer service.
• The 5-year anniversary date is still in place individuals who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to complete refresher trainings until they have met their t-year anniversary date.
• As the 5-year anniversary date is met, individuals will need to log into CMGConnect with their previous personal VIRTUS user id and 1234 as the password. Once the individual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able to change their password. If you do not remember the user id or have any other difficulties, please
• contact Shari Davis [email protected] The following individuals below will now be required to complete Safe Haven online training as well: Individuals who have never attended training. Individuals who are currently due for refresher
training and had not attended VIRTUS training. Individuals who are currently due and have not
attended VIRTUS training. Individuals who are out of compliance or past
due.
galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.com
VBS 2019 Aug. 5-9,9am-1pm
“Sailing with God” We Need You!!!
We are in the planning stages of St. Mary’s 2019 Vacation Bible School, and we are looking for some “Special Sailors” to help make this possible. If you can help, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at VBS Sailing Headquarters (also known as the Church office) or send out a signal to us if you have any questions or can help out in any way. We look forward to working with you!!! All Volunteers must be VIRTUS or
Safe Haven trained.
Call the office 281-471-2000 or Desiree 832-877-2365
Spiritual Direction The church teaches us in the Catechism "Prayer is the life of the new heart. It ought to animate us at every moment." 2697 Does your prayer life fall short of that? Spiritual direction can help you learn to pray better with encouragement, accountability, and a few tips here and there. Interested in spiritual direction?
Contact Tracy: [email protected]
Bible Study (Symbolon) Knowing the Faith Thursday’s 6-9pm Conf. Rm
This class will take you through the Creed, or statement of beliefs that Catholics all around the world profess at every Mass. Symbolon unveils the beauty and richness of the Catholic story, and brings us into a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, his plan for our lives, and how we can live this plan more deep-ly in our daily lives.
According to St. Benedict: “God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called.”
We are in need of your help as a Teacher/Volunteer in all of
our Religious Education programs. Could God be calling you
to be His voice in His Church at this time?
Please contact the office or Shari Davis @ [email protected].
