Parish Secretary

Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448

Sacrament of Baptism

DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448

Director of Religious Education

Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880

Ushers & Greeters

Pamela Breeze, 281-421-3986

Eucharistic Ministers

Pastor, 281-426-8448

Lectors

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Altar Servers

Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109

Family Bible Study

Pastor, 281-426-8448

7122 Whiting Rock Drive

www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org

Baytown (McNair) , TX 77521-1154 hfrcc7122@verizon.net

Phone: (281) 426-8448 Fax: (281) 426– 8449

Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

THE CHOSEN REMNANT

Zephaniah is one of the least-known of the Old Testament prophets. He speaks in today’s first reading of impending judgment. But the Lord will leave a “remnant” in Israel. This image of a rem-nant, or remainder, was to become vital to both Judaism and Christianity. Paul’s letter to Corinth makes obvious his deep concern for the Christians there. They are too self-confident, he says, too sure of themselves. He admonishes them to remember that Christ has given them all they have. Today’s Gospel comprises the opening of Jesus’ “Great Sermon.” As God gave Moses the law on Sinai, so now Jesus gathers his disciples on a hillside to teach them the new law. Each of these Beatitudes contrasts the humiliation of the present with the glory of the future: poverty vs. the riches of God’s kingdom, hunger for holiness vs. fulfillment in the Spirit, persecution vs. the reign of God. Jesus is here speaking to God’s chosen “remnant.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS January 29, 2017

Mass Schedule

Tuesday—Friday

7:30 am

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am

Holy Day Masses 7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Bible Study Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm

Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am

Business Hours

Tuesday– Friday

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Lunch 12:00– 1:00 pm

Altar Society

Jean Simon, 281-427-4901

Knights of Peter Claver

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

Ladies Auxiliary

Traci Owens, 832-525-1508

Adult Gospel Choir

Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055

Youth Choir

Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448

Cemetery Committee Representative

James Fretty, 281-426-3187

Bereavement Committee Representative

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Hall Reservations

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Parish Ministries & Organizations

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

Rev. Fr. Nixon A. Mullah, SSJ

Pastor

For the next five Sundays, we will hear from the Sermon on the Mount, the first of

five great speeches we hear from Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel. Since Matthew’s

community was largely composed of Jewish Christians, the evangelist presents Jesus

as the new Moses. Just as Moses was believed to have written the first five books of

the Bible, called the Torah, Matthew gives Jesus five great speeches that fulfill the

Law of Moses. Notice that Jesus sits down, the posture of a rabbi or teacher, then

begins to instruct his followers, called disciples, that is, learners. The Beatitudes serve

as the prologue for the ethics of those called to live in the kingdom of heaven. It starts

now! Those who take up these beatitudes are “the remnant” referred to by the

prophet Zephaniah and “the foolish . . . the weak . . . and the lowly” chosen by God to

confound “the powerful . . . the wise . . . [and] the strong” that Paul holds up to the

Corinthians (1 Corinthians 1:27, 28, 29, 26). These live now in Christ Jesus who is

the wisdom of God. Living the Beatitudes is not easy. These are not the values of our

culture, but consider the promised rewards.

Are you willing to live as a child of the kingdom of heaven now?

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH NEWS

No Name Team will serve Cake and Coffee on

Sunday, January 29, 2017, after the 9:00 am Mass. **********************************

KPC, Council #341 will serve Cake and Coffee on Sunday,

February 5, 2017, after the 9:00 am Mass.

PARISH INFORMATION SCHEDULE Baptism Class – 2nd Thursday of the Month

Baptisms - The Sunday after the class Marriages - Contact the Pastor 6 months in advance.

Funerals – Contact the Pastor before you make arrangements at the funeral home.

Mass Intentions – Contact the office. Bulletin Deadline – Wednesday by Noon ~ IN WRITING

Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.

Sat. 01/28/17 5:00 p.m. For Family, Friends, and other intentions that we have been asked to pray for.

Sun. 01/29/17 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish

Boobie Fretty (D), Christopher St. Julian (D), Christopher Landry (D), and

Mary Louise Arceneaux (D) by Leona Fretty

Tue. 01/31/17 NO MORNING MASS. FUNERAL AT 10:00 AM.

Wed 02/01/17 7:30 a.m. Jeremy Blades’ Birthday by Frances LaDay

Thu 02/02/17 7:30 a.m. Emmanuel Auzenne (D) by The Finance Committee

Fri. 02/03/17 7:30 a.m. Emmanuel Auzenne (D) by The Finance Committee

Sat. 02/04/17 5:00 p.m. Chanda Smith (D) by Charlotte Allen

PLEASE PRAY THE

ROSARY DAILY.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

AUDIO DAILY READINGS

Visit: www.ourcatholicfaith.org/readings to hear the daily readings.

NEED TO LOCATE A MASS TIME?

There is a way to attend Mass while you are out of town on business or

vacation. Check the web site, www.masstimes.org to find a Mass that is

convenient.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS!

PARISHIONERS PLEASE REGISTER IN THE OFFICE.

MARDI GRAS ZYDECO DANCE

Saturday - February 25, 2017

8 P.M. - 12 Midnight

Featuring: Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco Band

Tickets: Pre-Sale $12 ~ At the door $15

Tickets are available in the parish office.

We are asking parishioners to support the Dance Committee

by purchasing at least one (1) pre-sale ticket ($12). All the

food items have been donated. We are in need of sodas

(preferably cokes, diet coke & sprite, but will take any fla-

vor), water, and sweets (cakes, small pies, cookies, candy,

etc.). We anticipate our only expense to be the cost of the

band. Please come by the office to pick up tickets to sell.

Thank you for your participation.

CATHOLIC RADIO

STATION

KSHJ 1430 AM

SUNDAY TV MASS:

FOR THE HOMEBOUND

KUBE, Channel 57 at 10:30 a.m.

BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, 2/1/2017

6:30 pm

Please bring your Bible. **************************************

CCE CLASSES

Wednesday, 2/1/2017

6:00 pm—7:15 p.m.

Please arrive on time. *************************

STEWARDSHIP MEETING February 7, 2017

7:00 p.m.

All parishioners are invited to attend. **********************************

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR

LOUISE MALLETT-DONATO Holy Family Catholic Church

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Viewing: 8:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00am

Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord.

And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Please keep the Mallett/Donato fam-ily in your prayers.

***************************************

CEMETERY UPDATE All permanent things, such as brick walls, rocks, plants in the ground, as well as toys and other items prohib-

ited by the Cemetery Rules and Regulations, must be removed as soon as possible. The deadline to

remove these items from the ceme-tery is February 5, 2017. After Feb. 5th, all prohibited items will be re-

moved. *****************************************

SUNDAY MASS

INTENTIONS Please make a note of a change in the

Sunday Mass Intentions. As of Janu-ary 25, 2017, we can no longer accept requests for Mass Intentions on Sun-

days. It can only be for “the People of the Parish.” Intentions already requested and paid will be honored.

Ophelia Landry - Bertha Collins - Marie Mitchell - Freddie Collins - Alma Alfred - Stella

Holmes - Helen Alfred - Louise Ecby - Anna Jo Taylor - Mary Williams - Vivian Mathurin -

Elvia & Crispo Pieternelle - Olivia Messiah - Lillie Auzenne - Rev. Jerry Colbert - Dean St.

Julian - Lynette Simmons - Frieda Berrotte - Robert St. Julian - Marvin St. Julian - Angelica

Battise - Ora Arceneaux - Corinth Hopson - Rolanda St. Julian-Paul - Shantal King - Pamela

Lyons - Daphne Diaz - Shontell Doyle – Regina St. Julian - Tina White - William & Phyllis

Breedlove - Placide Gustave - Lisa Charles - Mary Best - Lora Mae Johnson - Carmen Vail -

Howard Sampson - Bennie Gilbert - Henry Nichols - Vivian Alfred - Fr. Jose Mundadan - Alton

Singleton – Able Salazar - Mae Scott - Melanie Fizer - Ladashia Berry - Billy Cazenave - Leona

Trahan - Manuel Elizondo - Cathy Yaw - Leona Eaglin - Deacon Steve Arceneaux, Jr. - Ronald

Armstrong, Sr.—Joseph & Aline Norman - Joyce Marks - Jack Arceneaux - Felix Arceneaux -

Clyde Richards - Twayne & Monica Boyd - Joan Dunbar - Rickey Bushnell - Toni Nichols -

Mary Alice Singleton - Myrtis Richard - Mildred Cobb - Delbert Singleton - Anita St. Julian -

Geneva Mohan - Melissa Corley - Dolores Beauchamp - Arvia Stewart - Linda Sustaita - Omega

Carr-Singleton - Joyce Broussard - Lawrence Davis - Earline Norfleet - Carlton Joseph Guillory

- Willie Belton - The Alexander Family - Ashley Alexander - Diane Doucet - Luella Soileau -

Pamela Breeze - Reginald Thompson - Debora Arceneaux-Thomas - Madeline Rollins - Antonius

Kennedy - Aaron Burns - Zavion Gilbert - Alyssa Campos - Herbert Goudeau - Janeen Moore –

Linda Nichols-Magwood - Mae Randall - Allen Clark - Althomas Fretty. Jr. - Patricia Baker-

Smith - Judy Terry - Andrea Malbro - Derek J. Burris, Jr. - Rodes Briggs - Kennard St. Julian -

Anthony Rabbit - Robert Colbert - Jackie Colbert - Juanita Leday - Emily Dragustinovas - John

Herbert Cormier - Erma Thomas - Dwight Leno - Ephraem Charles - Constance Mullah -

Dolores Antonini - Charlie Wheeler - Don Faust—John Millhouse - James Reynolds - Cameron

Jordan - James Fretty - Nola Whitfield - Rebecca Mangrum

If you know of any other parishioners who are sick, please call the office to

add their names.

PARISH NEWS

No Name Team will serve Cake and Coffee on

Sunday, January 29, 2017, after the 9:00 am Mass. **********************************

KPC, Council #341 will serve Cake and Coffee on Sunday,

February 5, 2017, after the 9:00 am Mass.

Sat. 01/28/17 5:00 p.m. For Family, Friends, and other intentions that we have been asked to pray for.

Sun. 01/29/17 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish

Boobie Fretty (D), Christopher St. Julian (D), Christopher Landry (D), and

Mary Louise Arceneaux (D) by Leona Fretty

Tue. 01/31/17 NO MORNING MASS. FUNERAL AT 10:00 AM.

Wed 02/01/17 7:30 a.m. Jeremy Blades’ Birthday by Frances LaDay

Thu 02/02/17 7:30 a.m. Emmanuel Auzenne (D) by The Finance Committee

Fri. 02/03/17 7:30 a.m. Emmanuel Auzenne (D) by The Finance Committee

Sat. 02/04/17 5:00 p.m. Chanda Smith (D) by Charlotte Allen

PLEASE PRAY THE

ROSARY DAILY. FINANCIAL NEWS

Our 2017 Weekly Sacrificial Gifts 2016 Average Weekly Contribution $ 3,821.00

Last Week’s Contribution $ 4,309.00

Last Week’s Expenses Paid $ 4,295.56

Weekly Income/( Deficit) $ 13.44

Year to Date Contributions $ 17,679.00

Year to Date Expenses Paid $ 16,859.00

Year to Date Income/(Deficit) $ 820.00

Envelopes Used 90 Avg. Per Attendance $20.92

45% usage of envelopes mailed to parishioners

Attendance at Masses 206 **********************************

“GO MAKE DISCIPLES”

2017 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND

Our 2017 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) begins next weekend in every parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need,

to bless them, serve them, and show them mercy. The thou-sands of people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese of

Galveston-Houston need your compassion and generosity. Your kind gift to DSF enables us to reach out to people in this parish and throughout the entire archdiocese through more than 60 im-

portant programs. This week, all registered parishioners will receive a letter from Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized pledge card, invit-

ing you to Go Make Disciples. Pray about your DSF 2017 com-mitment, then complete the enclosed pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope provided or bring it to Mass

next weekend. If you prefer, you may go online at www.archgh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity

will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital pro-grams and services. Our parish goal for this year is $19,540.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20

Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b

-28, 30-32;

Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps

103:1-2, 13-14,

17-18a; Mk 6:1-6

Thursday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;

Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3,

5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21;

Ps 23:1-6;

Mk 6:30-34

Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5;

Mt 5:13-16 *******************************

2017 SUPERBOWL

FUNDRAISER If you are interested in participat-ing in the Superbowl Fundraiser,

please contact Linda Norman at 281-573-1150 or Mary Norman at 832-514-5406. All proceeds

benefit Holy Family Capital Campaign Fund.

******************************************

SECOND CAPITAL

CAMPAIGN APPEAL January 28 - 29, 2017

Today we are starting our Second

Capital Campaign in order to pay-off the activity center loan bal-ance so Holy Family can be debt

free. As per the presentation

made on Stewardship Sunday by Fr. Nixon, inserted in the bulletin

are information about the Second Capital Campaign and an attached pledge sheet for you to complete

and return by February 17, 2017. You may put the completed form in the regular collection or bring it to the office. Our goal is 100%

participation and if every parish-ioner do what he or she can we

should be able to pay the balance on our building in 5 years. Please pray before you make your

pledge. Thank you for your par-ticipation.

LAY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Saturday, February 4, 2017 Sunday, February 5, 2017

Commentator: Daryl Fontenot Amber St. Julian

Altar Servers: Ashnell Polimis, Adam Fontenot Javontae Lopez, Peter Semien, Bryana White

Eucharistic Ministers: Dick & Debbie Cuneo Darrell Narcisse, Marc Morris, Angela LaCour

Proclaimers of the Word: Altonette Perry Geralyn Patterson, Anita St. Julian

Hospitality Ministers: Frank Singleton, Larry Auzenne, Clarence Washington, Gloria Colbert, Judy Terry,

Leslie Thibodeaux Marvin & Gale Collins, Diana Alfred

MARDI GRAS ZYDECO DANCE

Saturday - February 25, 2017

8 P.M. - 12 Midnight

Featuring: Curtis Poullard & the Creole Zydeco Band

Tickets: Pre-Sale $12 ~ At the door $15

Tickets are available in the parish office.

We are asking parishioners to support the Dance Committee

by purchasing at least one (1) pre-sale ticket ($12). All the

food items have been donated. We are in need of sodas

(preferably cokes, diet coke & sprite, but will take any fla-

vor), water, and sweets (cakes, small pies, cookies, candy,

etc.). We anticipate our only expense to be the cost of the

band. Please come by the office to pick up tickets to sell.

Thank you for your participation.

BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, 2/1/2017

6:30 pm

Please bring your Bible. **************************************

CCE CLASSES

Wednesday, 2/1/2017

6:00 pm—7:15 p.m.

Please arrive on time. *************************

STEWARDSHIP MEETING February 7, 2017

7:00 p.m.

All parishioners are invited to attend. **********************************

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR

LOUISE MALLETT-DONATO Holy Family Catholic Church

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Viewing: 8:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00am

Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord.

And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Please keep the Mallett/Donato fam-ily in your prayers.

***************************************

CEMETERY UPDATE All permanent things, such as brick walls, rocks, plants in the ground, as well as toys and other items prohib-

ited by the Cemetery Rules and Regulations, must be removed as soon as possible. The deadline to

remove these items from the ceme-tery is February 5, 2017. After Feb. 5th, all prohibited items will be re-

moved. *****************************************

SUNDAY MASS

INTENTIONS Please make a note of a change in the

Sunday Mass Intentions. As of Janu-ary 25, 2017, we can no longer accept requests for Mass Intentions on Sun-

days. It can only be for “the People of the Parish.” Intentions already requested and paid will be honored.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY

Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph did

consecrate domestic life by thy ineffable virtues: grant that we,

with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of The

Holy Family and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who

lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

VALENTINE’S DANCE Saturday, February 11, 2017

8:00 pm—12 Midnight

Holy Family Catholic Church

Sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver, Council & Court

#341

Tickets: $20 - includes Gumbo

DJ: DJ Eddie

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photos of the Activity Center and Banquet Hall.