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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�

December 22, 2019

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. Maurice “Moe” Linehan, M.S. �

Rev. Paul Mandziuk, M.S.�

Deacons: Vince Eklund, 281�482�1391�

� Darrell Moulton, 281�482�0939�

� Paul Robison, 713�416�1585�

� Derick Soares, 281�482�1391�

� Chuck Turner, 281�482�1391�

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Pastoral Administration

Office Administrator Carla Martin, ext. 311

Communications Coordinator/Archivist Rhonda Hansen, ext. 315

Finance Clerk JoEllen Baker, 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 Chris Meaux, ext. 316

Maintenance Coordinator Charles Ganter, ext. 316

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This Week in the Parish

Saturday, December 21

5:30 PM �Beatrice Clement, �Carlo & �Lena Salvato,

Fr. Moe Linehan, M.S.—Birthday Blessings

Sunday, December 22

7:30 AM �Chester Bailey, �Charlie Ganter, �Joe Hartman

9:30 AM �Carlota Garza, Cynthia Igwe—Birthday Blessings,

Living and Departed Loved Ones of Judy Hodges

11:30 AM �John Cahoon, �Eileen Delikat,

Sondra Blake—Birthday Blessings

4:30 PM All Our Parishioners

Monday, December 23

8:30 AM �Hilman Reviere, �Thomas Reese, Jr., �Joseph Hartman

Tuesday, December 24

4:00 PM �Scott Durham, �Allen Carambat, �John Cahoon

7:00 PM �Casimer Witucki, �Evelyn Rose, Living and Deceased

Members of the Huang & Oberlin Families

Midnight �William Leighton, �Robert A. Blejski, �Charles Ganter, Jr.

Wednesday, December 25

8:00 AM �Stanley Saccomanno, �Goldie Witucki,

Living and Deceased Loved Ones of Ed & Georgia Handwerk

10:30 AM �Joseph Leba, �Gene L. Hess, Living and Deceased

Family Members of Ron & Carol Willenborg

Thursday, December 26

8:30 AM �Paul Ta, �Charles Ganter, Jr., �Godofredo Mendoza

Friday, December 27

8:30 AM �Preston Bullard, J. Michael Kernan—Birthday Blessings,

Feast Day for Sr. Joanna Sokora

Saturday, December 28

5:30 PM �Roger Stanfield, �Stephen Scroggins, �James Garland

Sunday, December 29

7:30 AM All Our Parishioners

9:30 AM �Mike Dillick, �Mike Montz, Kevin Vascik

11:30 AM �Preston Bullard, �Ciara Eiriz,

Karen Lowe—Birthday Blessings

4:30 PM �Joe Hartman, �Don La Borde, �Helen & �Arturo Hervada

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The Parish Office and Parish Center

will be closed on December 24th, 25th,

26th, 31st and January 1st for the

Christmas & New Year Holidays. �

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The Mary Queen Clergy and Parish Staff would like

to wish you a blessed Christmas and New Year with

your family and friends.�

Sunday, December 22, 2019

No Coffee & Donuts

No Elementary Faith Formation Classes

No Life Teen

6:00 PM Men's ACTS Director's Meeting (Mary's House - Maximin Room)

Monday, December 23, 2019

7:00 PM Our Lady of La Salette Prayer Group (La Salette Hall - St. Ann Room)

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 - Christmas Eve

No Adoration


Parish Center & Parish Office Closed

4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass - Children's Mass (Church)

7:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass - Life Teen (Church)

11:30 PM Christmas Eve Choral Musical Presentation - Mary Queen Choir

Midnight Christmas Eve Midnight Mass (Church)

Wednesday, December 25, 2019 - Christmas Day

Christmas Day Masses - 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM (Church)

No Adoration

No EDGE



Thursday, December 26, 2019


Saturday, December 28, 2019

Feast of the Holy Family Vigil Mass - 5:30 PM (Church)

7:30 AM Men's ACTS Faith Sharing Group (Room 110/Library)

4:00 PM Reconciliation (Church)

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2019 DSF Summary as of December 12, 2019�

Parish Goal:�$165,000.00�

Total Amount Paid:�$153,137.50�

Total Amount Pledged:�$158,298.00�

Total Number of Participants:�390�

Total Number of Mary Queen Households:�2,987�

Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($12,836.67)�

Pledge Over (Under) Goal: ($7,597.00)�

Master Plan Balloon Note Maturity�

September 21, 2025 Balance: $2,503,002.02�

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November 21, 2019�

Current Loan Balance: $3,182,379.24�

November 2019 Faith Direct Offertory: $43,048.00*�

*only weekly offertory�

Fiscal Year to Date Offerings�

July 1, 2019 � November 30, 2019�

($47,013.43)�

Date� Weekly Offering Received� Weekly Budgeted Amount� Difference�

December 8, 2019� $21,552.89� $27,750.00� ($6,197.11)�

Fluctuations in our weekly offering numbers are due to the giving patterns of our parishioners. Some weeks may appear

stronger than others because of the time of the month that donations are received.�

Faith Direct � During Advent we prepare our minds and

hearts for the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of our

Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. As we reflect on the

upcoming Christmas season, it is likely that we will be busy

with parties and family gatherings. Perhaps even a trip out

of town to visit friends. With all of those joyous

celebrations, we might miss Mass. That’s where eGiving

with Faith Direct can help simplify your life.��

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Signing up is easy, just go to faith.direct/TX242. �

Already using Faith Direct? Log in to add your Christmas

or End�of�Year contributions to your account) to make a

one�time gift today! Thank you for your continued support.�

Create Your Legacy of Faith�

Creating a planned gift allows you to support causes that

are important to you and continue your legacy of faith.

Please prayerfully consider making a charitable gift by will

to Mary Queen Catholic Church/Archdiocese of Galveston

�Houston. For further information, please contact JoEllen

Baker or Carla Martin at 281�482�1391.�

Sunday, December 8, 2019�

Envelopes $18,716.50�

Loose� $2,511.97�

Youth� $324.42�

Total� $21,552.89�

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Envelopes: 295�

Sunday, December 9, 2018 �

Envelopes $18,019.20�

Loose� $2,779.54�

Youth� $317.69�

Total� $21,116.43�

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Envelopes: 400�

Master’s Plan Debt Reduction: $201.00�

Retirement Fund For Religious: $7,545.00�

Due to early bulletin deadlines, the Stewardship Report for

Sunday, December 15, 2019 is not available this week.�

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“Win�Win” with DSF�

Our parish is proud to be an integral part of the

Archdiocese of Galveston�Houston. The many Pastoral

services and programs have blessed our Mary Queen

community in every aspect of Catholic faith�life. Become a

part of the great support we offer to our Archbishop,

Cardinal DiNardo, through the annual Diocesan Services

Fund (DSF). Our goal of $165,000 is reflective of our

stewardship and we have only 390 pledges from a parish

of over 2900 Catholic households. To pledge a

contribution is a “win�win” benefit, as Mary Queen will be

rewarded with a 50% rebate from any contributions over

and above our goal. DSF pledge cards and envelopes are

located near the Welcome Desk in the narthex of the

church.� Let’s strive for 1000 households pledging $365.

That is only $1.00 per day for a multitude of blessings and

benefits to our local Church of Galveston�Houston.� �

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La Salette Reflections�

Fr. Rene Butler, M.S�

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Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 7:10�14; Romans 1:1�7;

Matthew 1:18�24)�

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In the verses preceding our first reading, we learn that

Judah’s enemies were joining forces to attack

Jerusalem. At this news, “the heart of the king and

heart of the people trembled.” So God sent Isaiah to

King Ahaz to tell him, “Take care you remain calm and

do not fear... Unless your faith is firm, you shall not be

firm!”�

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This last sentence translates the same Hebrew verb,

“Aman,” twice. The is the source of the word, Amen,

which we use, for example, to express our firm faith in

the Eucharist as we receive Communion. Depending on

context and grammatical form, “Aman” can be

translated in a dozen or more ways.�

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Taking certain liberties, I propose a translation that you

will never find elsewhere in print: “If you are not Amen,

you cannot Amen.” In the first part, as a noun, it

indicates faith in all its dimensions; the verb in the

second part indicates standing fast. King Ahaz was not

Amen. Unwilling to trust God’s promise, he refused to

seek a sign.�

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St. Paul writes that, as an Apostle, he was sent to bring

about “the obedience of faith.” He was Amen himself

and wanted all to be Amen.�

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The story of Joseph is an Amen story of faith. “He did

as the angel of the Lord had commanded him.”�

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Mary at La Salette called for the obedience of faith: “If

my people refuse to submit,” she said, and, later, “if

they are converted.” She who had said, “I am the

handmaid of the Lord,” found among her people an

attitude that responded No to the things of God, not

Amen.�

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Our Gospel today recounts “how the birth of Jesus

Christ came about.” It is a wondrous story, requiring the

obedience of faith. That is true of every aspect of Jesus’

life.�

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At La Salette the Virgin Mother displays her crucified

Son on her breast. It is especially in his passion that he

is, as he is called in Revelation 3: 14, “The Amen, the

faithful and true witness.”�

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I pray that the coming feast of his birth will lead us all

not only to say Amen, but also to be Amen and to do

Amen, always and everywhere, like Mary, like Paul, like

Jesus himself.�

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2019 Holy Days �

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Christmas Liturgies�

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Christmas Mass Schedule�

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Christmas Eve�

Tuesday, December 24, 2019�

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4:00 PM Vigil Mass � Children’s Mass�

7:00 PM Vigil Mass � Life Teen Music�

11:30 PM Choral Musical Presentation � MQ Choir�

12:00 Midnight Mass � MQ Choir�

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Christmas Day�

Wednesday, December 25, 2019�

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8:00 AM Morning Mass�


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Feast of the Holy Family�

Saturday, December 28, 2019�

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Sunday, December 29, 2019�

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4:30 PM Evening Mass�

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Feast of Mary the Mother of God�

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New Year’s Eve�

Tuesday, December 31, 2019�

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New Year’s Day�

Wednesday, January 1, 2020�

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Great News…�

Adult Confirmation is now taking registrations!�

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If you are 18 years of age or older and have not had the

opportunity to complete your Confirmation, it’s not too late!

Mary Queen will be offering Adult Confirmation classes

beginning on Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 2:30 �

4:00 PM.�

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If you are interested in learning more about how to get

started, please contact Terri Ryan at 281�482�1391, ext.

334 or [email protected]. Please register by

January 10, 2020.�

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"From that time on the apostles, in fulfillment of Christ's

will, imparted to the newly baptized by the laying on of

hands the gift of the Spirit that completes the grace of

Baptism..�The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by

the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of

Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace

of Pentecost in the Church." .” � CCC 1288 �

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If you would like more information about the Mary Queen

Adult and Children RCIA Program, please contact Terri

Ryan at [email protected] or 281�482�1391,

ext. 334.�

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Terri Ryan, RCIA Coordinator�

281�481�1391, ext. 334�

[email protected]�

A Family Gift�

In the spirit of Christmas, Mary Queen Catholic

Church has a wonderful gift for you this Christmas.

Following each of the Masses on December 24th &

25th, every family at Mary Queen will receive a

complimentary copy of a wonderful Catholic book. �

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4th Sunday of Advent

December 22, 2019�

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Each Advent season, we

prepare to welcome Jesus

into the inns and stables of

our hearts. But Jesus’

coming wasn’t welcomed

by everyone with choirs of

angels. For St. Joseph, the

first coming of Jesus was a

bit more complicated.

“When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but

before they lived together, she was found with child

through the Holy Spirit.” For Joseph, opening his heart

(and home) to Jesus meant, at best, appearing to all the

world like a man who had impregnated his wife out of

wedlock. At worst, he appeared a cuckold, raising the

child of another man. God doesn’t always appear the way

we expect.�

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For some of us, the birth of Christ is a bit relationally

complicated. Perhaps over the past few months, a loved

one has died. This Christmas, you’re taking it upon

yourself to keep up the traditions and hold the family

together. Welcoming Jesus means welcoming grief.

Perhaps it’s a difficult relative (or two or three) and it’s all

you can do to bite your tongue and swallow your pride

while they’re under your roof. Welcoming Jesus means

welcoming strife, discord, and tension.�

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Yet “do not be afraid,” the angel says. Do not be afraid.

Why? Because we celebrate the birth of “Emmanuel,

which means ‘God is with us.’” Before Jesus’ earthly

ministry would begin, Jesus would lose his father,

Joseph. God is with us in our grief. Wherever Jesus went,

he stirred up controversy and faced down challenging

personalities. God is with us in our stress. The trick is,

like Joseph, to allow supernatural grace to prevail.

Joseph was a good man, filled with natural virtue in that

he didn’t want to “expose [Mary] to shame.” Yet he was

prepared to “divorce her quietly” all the same. Our natural

abilities only take us so far. Where is receiving Jesus

complicated this Christmas season? Are you relying on

your own strength to get you through, or are you truly

ready to accept the grace of Emmanuel, God with us?�

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION

281-482-1391

Barbara Aubuchon, Director of Elementary Faith Formation, Ext. 333

[email protected]

Alice Malek, Administrative Assistant, Ext. 328

[email protected]

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Director of High School Faith Formation�

Manny Bourque�

Director of Jr. High Faith Formation & Confirmation�

Renee Bourque�

Life Teen�

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No Life Teen�

December 22nd & 29th�

EDGE�

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No EDGE�

December 25th & January 1st�

No Witnessing the Faith�

December 24th & 31st�

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Elementary Faith Formation Calendar �

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Enjoy your Christmas holidays!� �

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Classes resume on January 12th�

December 22nd � Light all four candles in the wreath

tonight. Reread today’s Gospel reading, Matthew 1:18�24. �

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December 23rd�Resolve as a family to pray for at least

15 minutes every night during the coming year.�

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December 24th�Place Mary and Joseph in the nativity

scene. Add grass or straw to the manger to get it ready

for the Baby.�

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December 25th�Rejoice! Read the story of Jesus’ birth

in Luke 2:1�20. Think of how joyful it will be to meet

Jesus when He comes again! �

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Blessings to you and your family at Christmas and

throughout the coming year! �

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The Gabriel Project�

A Christian Ministry of loving service to

women experiencing a crisis pregnancy.

We provide practical advice, assistance,

as well as spiritual support.�

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New volunteers are always needed and

welcome. If you would like to attend a

meeting, please contact Imelda Simon at

[email protected].�

Divorced or Separated? �

Divorce Care is a weekly support

group and seminar series where

you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and

look forward to rebuilding your life. Start when you can,

come as often as you can. The cost is just $15.00 per

person (includes workbook). The group meets offsite on

Monday evenings from 6:50 � 8:30 PM. �

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Please contact Stephen Harrison at [email protected]

or 713�252�3253 or Zandra Lee at 281�772�7776 or

[email protected] to register or to learn more about

the program.�

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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.�

Traveling Vocations Cross Program�

You will be greatly blessed by praying for vocations! A

family, couple or an individual may receive the Traveling

Vocations Cross and Prayer Book at the Sunday, 9:30

AM Mass. Please see the sign up board in the Church

Narthex. For additional information, please contact Lisa

Sokora at [email protected]�or 281�814�4597.�

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It is our prayer that this experience will encourage each

of us to take seriously our vocation as a member of the

Body of Christ and to encourage ALL of us to pray for the

gift of vocations to priesthood and religious life in our own

families and our parish. ~Mary Queen Vocations Ministry�

Advent Daily Reflections�

Visit the Mary Queen website and click on the Advent

2019 tab for Advent Daily Reflections, the 2019 Advent

Booklet and much more.�

Adoration Schedule�

There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on

December 24th, 25th,31st and January 1st.�

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Today’s Gospel

Matthew 1:18-24

God is with us.

Let us pray that we will be able to clearly hear God

speaking to us, and respond with the same faith which

Joseph had. �

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Daily Readings�

Sunday, December 22�

Isaiah 7:10�14, Romans 1:1�7, Matthew 1:18�24�

Monday, December 23�

Malachi 3:1�4, 23�24, Luke 1:57�66�

Tuesday, December 24�

2 Samuel 7:1�5, 8B�12, 14A, 16, Luke 1:67�79�

Wednesday, December 25�

Isaiah 52:7�10, Hebrews 1:1�6, John 1:1�18�

Thursday, December 26�

Acts 6:8�10, Matthew 10:17�22�

Friday, December 27�

1 John 1:1�4, John 20:1A and 2B�

Saturday, December 28�

1 John 1:5�2:2, Matthew 2:13�18�

Sunday, December 29�

Sirach 3:2�6, 12�14, Colossians 3:12�21 or 3:12�17, Matthew

2:13�15, 19�23�

Food Pantry Corner��

Did you know that the Mary Queen Food Pantry is always

in need of food items? In the fiscal year 2018 we served

over 12,000 individuals. You can be a part of this exciting

ministry by donating food weekly!�

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Suggested Items for December: Syrup, Jelly,

Canned Soup, Cereal, Rice�

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Non�perishable items can be placed in the large wooden

boxes in the Parish Center or Church Narthex.�

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Perishable items can be dropped off at the Food Pantry,

Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM � 2:00 PM.�

Parish Family Christmas Tree�

The beautiful Christmas tree in the narthex of

the church is a fitting symbol of our holiday

season and an opportunity to share your gifts

as families in our parish community. Please

feel free to bring an ornament with your family

name on it, to decorate the tree, which is

designated as our "Parish Family Christmas

Tree". We invite all our parishioners and friends who have

not donated an ornament in the past, to donate one

ornament per family to our Christmas tree.�

The Mary Queen Nursery will be closed

on Sunday, December 29th, to allow the

staff to enjoy the holidays with their

families.�

Oplatki Christmas Tradition�

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The tradition of the� Oplatki� originated in Poland during

Early Christian times.�This Christmas Custom began with a

simple white wafer, baked from flour and water.� The

wafers are wonderfully designed to display Christmas

images, such as the Nativity.�The Oplatki�are enjoyed by

families, typically right before the Christmas Eve meal.�The

entire family will gather around the table with the

Oplatek.� Generally the eldest member of the family will

begin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the wafer and

passing it to another family member with a blessing.�This

blessing can simply consist of what you desire for your

loved one in the upcoming year � whether it be good

health, success, or happiness.�The purpose of this act is

primarily to express ones unconditional love and

forgiveness for each member of his or her family.�

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The significance of the Oplatki Christmas wafer is in that it

shadows the Eucharistic meal that Catholics participate in

at each Mass.�Just as we share in the Eucharist as one

family in Christ and receive Christ’s love through the

Eucharist, the Oplatki allows for one’s immediate family to

come together and share the love they have for one

another.� ��

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The Oplatki tradition is one that is easy and fun to

introduce to the family at Christmas time.�All it requires is a

simple wafer paired with love and affection and the

willingness to share it.�This is a heartwarming tradition that

will complete your family’s time together during the

Christmas season. �

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The Oplatki wafers are available, while supplies last, at

the Welcome Desk in the Narthex of the Church and at

the Reception Desk in the Parish Center. The

suggested donation is $2.00 each.�

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50th Jubilee Year Closing Gala Celebration�

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“Night Under The Stars”

Saturday, January 18th

6:30 PM

Parish Center

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�� Ticket price $75 which includes:�

� Catered meal from Angie’s Catering�

� Beer & Wine�

Dancing to Buzz and the Blue Cats�

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�� Tables may be purchased for $800, limited availability�

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�� Only 240 tickets will be sold�

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�� NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED�

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If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 281�482�1391.�

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Mary’s Chain of Love Ministry (Crochet & Crafts) �

Come Pray & Crochet with us!�

Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 AM�

Rooms 114/115�

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We specialize in: Prayer shawls for those in need of

comfort, hats and scarves for the homeless, and

crocheted appliques (crosses, angels, roses, sheep and

more) attached to prayer tags. We also crochet rosaries,

chapel veils, book covers, baby layettes and rosary bags.

If you have a need for something else, let us know � we

can do almost anything! Want to learn to crochet? We

will teach you. Don’t have time for a lot of meetings?

We will give you a project. Monetary donations are

gratefully accepted to help us create our projects. If you

have any questions, please contact Cindy Dittrich at �

832�282�6346 or [email protected].�

Prayer Shawls & Lap Blankets�

Prayer shawls and lap blankets are available through

Mary’s Chain of Love Crochet Ministry. If you know of

someone who is in need of comfort, we have a variety of

prayer shawls and lap blankets available as a symbol of

our love and prayers for your loved one. For additional

information, please contact Cindy Dittrich at �

832�282�6346 or [email protected]. �

Mary Queen Jubilee Fun Facts�

December 22, 2019�

Do you remember Christmas Eve 2004?

We had a White Christmas! The Houston

area saw snow for the first time on

Christmas Eve. Ever! In fact, this was the

first trace of snow reported since December

17, 1996! As Mass in the old church (now

La Salette Hall) couldn’t hold everyone, there was a

second Mass at the same time in the Parish Hall. When

parishioners were leaving Mass, imagine their surprise to

see a white blanket of snow covering the parking lot.

Merry Christmas to all! �

The Mary Queen Woodworkers have been busy

with many projects. The most

exciting one is our newly completed

workshop located in the garage at

Mary’s House at the back of the

property.�Anyone interested in wood

working is invited to join this unique

and meaningful new ministry. All

skill levels are welcome!�The group meets each month at

the workshop on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00

PM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 9:00 AM.�

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For more information please contact Chris Austgen at


Part�time Bookkeeper�

Mary Queen Catholic Church is seeking a part�time

Bookkeeper.� The suitable candidate must be highly

organized and able to work independently.�This position

will be responsible for processing all account payables,

preparation of financial reports, maintenance of records

management system, as well as providing backup for the

Receivables Bookkeeper. The individual must be

proficient with MS Excel, Publisher, Word and the

competence to learn the parish accounting program.� �

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We ask that the candidate have a Bachelor’s degree in

accounting with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a

bookkeeper or accountant.� Interested candidates may

email a cover letter and resume to Carla Martin at

[email protected] with Part�Time

Bookkeeper in the subject line.� �

2020 Men’s ACTS Retreat

Registration is now open.

This 3�day, 3�night ACTS

Retreat is scheduled for

April 2 � 5, 2020, with the

theme of “Your Will Be

Done”. The goal of this retreat is to deepen relationships

with Jesus Christ, renew ourselves spiritually, give new

meaning to our prayer life and Sunday liturgy and build

lasting friendships with members of our parish. The retreat

begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday with a

meal of fellowship in the Main Hall at Mary Queen Church

following the 11:30 A.M. Mass. Round�trip transportation

will be provided, leaving Thursday evening from Mary

Queen Church. The Retreat will be at the Journey Retreat

Center in Houston. Registration forms can be found on the

parish website at www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org or

in the Parish Center. If you have any questions, please

contact one of the following men: Mike Stuart, Director,

[email protected] or 401�524�0700; William Stone,

Co�Director, [email protected] or 832�690�8418; Michael

McFall, Co�Director, at [email protected] or

713�839�6446; Deacon Chuck Turner, Spiritual

Companion, [email protected] or �

832�618�4647�

2020 Calendars�

The 2020 Calendars are available in the Church

Narthex, while supplies last. One per household

please.�

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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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December 29th � Already Submitted�

January 5th � Already Submitted �

January 12th � Due January 6th�



February 2nd � Due January 27th�

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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, Amn Alexis Copeland, �

A1C Mikayla Doiron, AIC Phillip Downey, �

Capt James 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 Vincent Diotalevi, 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, 1stLT 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

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Juan Sanchez and Eliosa Gregory celebrated the Sacrament

of Marriage on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Mary Queen

Catholic Church. �

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Congratulations Juan & Eliosa!�

Rev. Ron Beauchemin, M.S.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

4545 Anderson Rd.

Orlando, FL 32812

Rev. John Dolan, M.S.

Our Lady of the Cape Rectory

PO Box 1799

Brewster, MA 02631-0017

Rev. Maurice “Moe” Linehan, M.S.

608 Cedarwood Dr.

Friendswood, TX 77546

Rev. Phil “Skip” Negley, M.S.

6409 Brookside Dr.

Houston, TX 77023-3323

Rev. Benny Thadathilkunnel, M.S.

Marangattupilly P.O.

Kottayam - 686 635

Kerala, India

Rev. Thomas Vellappallil, M.S.

La Salette Mission Center

4650 South Broadway

St. Louis, MO 63111-1398

Rev. Thomas Huhn, M.S.

Bro. Ed Normantowicz, M.S.

La Salette Missionaries

85 New Park Ave.

Hartford, CT 06106-2184

Bro. Anthony Casso, M.S.

Missionaries of La Salette

947 Park St.

Attleboro, MA 02703-5115

Rev. Paul Mandziuk, M.S.

Bro. Roger Clement, M.S.

712 Regency Court

Friendswood, TX 77546-6401

Bro. Donald Smith, M.S.

High Hope Care Center

PO Box 1460

Sulphur, LA 70664

Send Christmas Wishes to

La Salette Missionaries

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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 honor of

The Hall Family

the week of December 21st - 27th

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We offer the Vigil Candle as a Memorial Candle each

week to interested parishioners who would like to

request that it burn “In Memory of…” or “In Honor

of…” a loved one, living or deceased. To reserve the

candle, contact the Receptionist in the Parish Office at

281�482�1391. The name of your loved one will be

published in the bulletin and near the Sanctuary

Candle in the Church. �

Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our friends who are sick. Give them strength in body,

courage in spirit and patience with pain. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen�

We Pray For …...

Israel Garcia

Shirley Geerts

Bob Geerts

Myrna Giron

Micah Godwin

Jane Alexander

Tommy Alexander

Eddie Beken

Laura Betancourt

Ann Blood

Amaliya Bove

Bill Burdick

Bob Burns

Frank Descant

Harold Doiron

Chuck Hansen

Pat Hansen

J.T. Harshbarger

Jennifer Heckert

Dave Hedges

Doug Hellinghausen

Lillian Hobbs

Colin Huff

John Jacobson

Miner Nelson

Kenneth Newbury

Thanh Ngo

Janet Pape

The Patrick Family

The Perkins Family

Bob Pillow

Nina Ragas

Ria Reyes

Jim Richards

Lydia Rivera

Leonard Rodriguez

Rohan Family

Special Needs Families

Tim Stoehr

Bob Stockinger

Catherine Walbe

Joel Walbe

Adrienne Walsh

Josephine Wambui

Russell Wiedner

Unborn In The Womb

Jesusa Mahinay

Elizabeth Martin

Jean Maxwell

Father John McCoy

Ted Miller

Kim Montz

Sharon Vochoska

Brandon Thomas

Kathy Threadgill

Peggy Truss

Deborah Lee

Lubert Leger

Fr. Moe Linehan, M.S.

Joyce Lipe

Jolynn Zann

Sylvia Capetillo

Amanda Conti

Barbara Ferstl

The Flores Family

Peggy French

Barbara Kickirillo

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News Around The Area

Current Mary Queen Parishioners �

Update Your Family Information�

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Parish Soft gives current parishioners the opportunity to

log in and update family information.�

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1.� Go to the following link�

https://galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com�

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2.� A New User Registration Form will come up. Fill

out the form and hit submit.�

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3.� Your request will be sent to Mary Queen to obtain

confirmation. �

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4.� Once you receive confirmation, you may set a

permanent password and make changes to your

family information.�

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This system allows you to add family members but it

does not allow you to delete them. If you need

assistance in adding and/or deleting information or would

like to provide your updated information via telephone or

e�mail, please contact Rhonda Hansen at 281�482�1391

or [email protected]. �

Shepherd’s Nook�

The Shepherd’s Nook is a thrift shop run by the Good

Shepherd Episcopal Church.� The Nook accepts

donations of clothing, toys, books and household items

from individuals in the community and sells them at

deeply discounted prices. All proceeds from The Nook

are distributed to local non�profit organizations including

the Mary Queen Food Pantry. Eighty�five families from

our Food Pantry received free clothing last year through

a voucher system. So, if you have items to donate

please consider taking them to Shepherd’s Nook located

on FM 518 next to Kroger.�

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The Nook needs volunteers. They are open Tuesdays,

Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM � 3:00 PM.

Volunteers are also needed on Mondays from 9:00 AM �

3:00 PM for sorting, stocking, etc. �

12 Day Pilgrimage�

July 26 � August 6, 2020 �

Eastern Europe & Oberammergau Passion Play �

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If you would like further information, please contact one of

the Spiritual Directors listed below. �

�

Rev. Phil “Skip” Negley, M.S. �

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[email protected] or 713�926�1957 �

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Rev. James H. Kuczynski, M.S. �

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[email protected] or 281�482�1391 �

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Hurry! Only 24 spots left!�

The Mary Queen 50th Jubilee

Pictorial Directory will be sent to the

printer in late January 2020, following

the closing Gala Celebration for our

Jubilee year. All Mary Queen

registered parishioners will have their

name, address and phone number published, even if

they did not have a photo taken. �

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If you DO NOT want your personal information published,

please contact Chris Austgen by December 31st at

[email protected] to have some or

all of your personal information omitted. �

Texas Rally for Life �

The Office of Pro�Life Activities will offer transportation to

Austin for the annual Texas Rally for Life march on

Saturday, January 25, 2020. Join us for the Archdiocesan

Mass that will take place at St. Bartholomew Catholic

Church in Katy at 8:30 AM. After Mass, we will travel to

Austin and join thousands of Texans in a march to

support each human life! The cost is $25 and includes

two Buc�ee’s stops. �

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For more information please call the Office of Pro�Life

activities at 713�741�8728 or 713�440�3443 for Spanish.

To register visit, https://archgh.cvent.com/d/wyqbym/. �

Marriage Help�

Retrouvaille (pronounced retro�vi) has helped tens of

thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or

misery in their marriage. This program can help you too.

For confidential information about Retrouvaille or to

register for the program beginning with a weekend on

February 21st � 23rd, please call 800�470�2330 or visit

the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.�

Archdiocesan Young Adult Day 2020�

“Your Burning Heart is Holy Ground” �

Saturday, March 21st�

9:00 AM � 6:00 PM�

Come and join hundreds of young adults (single and

married) ages 18�39 years old for a day of fellowship,

music, prayer and workshops. Presented in English and

Spanish at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8825 Kempwood

Dr., Houston, TX 77080. For additional information,

please go to www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713�741�8778

or email [email protected].�

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