St. Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

MISIÓN DE LA PARROQUIA: Somos una familia en Cristo con un corazón

acogedor llamado a servir.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: We are one family in Christ with a welcoming

heart called to serve.

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the parish office two months prior to the desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent. Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples interested in marriage at St.. Mary Magdalene must contact the office at least six months prior to their desired wedding date. Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Sacramento del Bautismo: Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bautismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Adviento. Sacramento del Matrimonio: Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la oficina para información. Unción de los Enfermos: Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea ser ungido.

Weekend Mass English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M.

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth) Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M.

Domingo: 1:00 P.M. Weekday Mass

Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English) Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español) 1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M.

1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M. Reconciliation (Confession)

Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M. Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.

Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration 9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.)

Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P.

Deacons: Rene Ramon, Rick Simon, Olatunde Branche, Nick Caruso, James Meshell

527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338 † (281) 446-8211 Fax † (281) 446-8213 † www.st-mm.com Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.

Pastor’s Weekly Message

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Time & Talent Ministries

MASS / LITURGY

ART & ENVIRONMENT Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416 June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555

ALTAR GUILD Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670

ALTAR SERVERS Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876 Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257 Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647

INSTITUTED ACOLYTE Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549 Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735

LECTORS Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534 Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575 Raquel Serrano (Esp.) - (832) 790-0058

MUSIC MINISTRY Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211 Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674

DEVOTIONS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Gilbert & Linda Alfaro - (281) 852-4573

DIVINE MERCY Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837

LEGION OF MARY Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631 Violeta Amador (Esp.) - (832) 571-6391

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Eduardo Farfán - (708) 945-2579 Sub-Coord.: German Pereira - (281) 703-2418

HEARTS AFIRE Cynthia Meneses - (832) 492-1742

1 CHURCH INITIATIVE Ron McCuen - (281) 852-4743

STEWARDSHIP Tom Kleypas - (281) 852-7937

ORGANIZATIONS

KEENAGERS (60+) Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103

YOUNG AT HEART (50+) SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508

RED HAT SOCIETY Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357 Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6878 Tony Butera, Grand Knight - (832) 279-7072

KC 4th Degree Assembly 2517 Faithful Navigator Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072 Columbian Squires Chief Counselor Tom Andrews - 713-376-2044 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951

MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Evaristo y Linda Estrada - (832) 244-9908

FORMATION DEPARTMENT

ADULT FORMATION, MINISTRIES ADULT CONFIRMATION, BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) Judy Bitowf (281) 446-8211

CCE/FORMATION, INFANT BAPTISM Mike Smith - (281) 446-2933

ELEMENTARY FORMATION (K-5) Ginger Herrington - (281) 446-2933

YOUTH MINISTRY (6-12) Vacant - (281) 446-1241

JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652

ACTS RETREAT COORDINATION Alex Fuentes - (832) 423-0739 Roxana Fuentes - (832) 723-8748

SCHOOL MINISTRIES SCHOOL BOARD Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535

MINISTERIO HISPANO +

FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS, SACRAMENTOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y COMUNIÓN, EL PROCESO DE RICA, PATROCINADORES DE MATRIMONIO, BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS DE 0-6 AÑOS, QUINCEAÑERAS Vickie Cortez - (281) 446-2933

OUTREACH MINISTRIES SOCIAL SERVICES Chris Rubio - (281) 540-1907 PRISON MINISTRY Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493 HOSPITAL MINISTRY Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318 HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Linda Enloe - (281) 389-1820 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343 (TeresaRespectLife@gmail.com) BLOOD DRIVE Rosa Herrera - (281) 687-5823 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044 NURSING HOME MINISTRY Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Darril B. - (281) 852-4230 Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217 Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881 Susan G. - (281) 813-0575 PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743 (smprayers@gmail.com) PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Jean Chebret - (713) 254-1714 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508 LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA Dottie Gauthier - (337) 344-2461 HOME AGAIN MINISTRY (FURNITURE BANK/ HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) Closed Until Further Notice

SERENITY SENIORS MINISTRY Paulette Meeks - (281) 446-3122

OTHERS NURSERY/Early Childhood Development Pat De los Santos - (281) 446-8211 FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Pauline Brown Chair - (832) 338 - 9657 PASTORAL COUNCIL Elizabeth Chapman - (281) 782 - 3579 FINANCE COUNCIL Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549 SECURITY TEAM John Garza - (832) 875-1377 P.3

Are you new to our parish or have been coming for a while but are not yet registered? We offer you a

warm welcome to St. Mary Magdalene parish. Becoming an active parishioner begins when you

register with the parish. Please stop by the Welcome Ministry table in the narthex to pick up a

welcome packet. You can also come by the church office during the week to register.

CHURCH STAFF

Administration Wanda Conley, Business Manager

Irma Bueno, Bookkeeper

Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary

Nery Lucarini, Parish Communications Coordinator

Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist

Estela Treviño, Receptionist

Derek Swanson, Receptionist

Faith Formation Michael Smith, Pastoral Associate for Formation

Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of Elementary Formation

Vacant, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Judy Bitowf, Director of Adult Formation

Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry

Brenda Contreras, Formation Secretary

Community Outreach Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life and Social Concerns

Maintenance Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician

Ester Castro, Housekeeper

Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician

Music and Liturgy Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy Becky Bibens, Pianist Kathy Yoo, Pianist

ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

530 Ferguson St. Humble, Texas 77338 Phone: (281) 446-8535 Fax: (281) 446-8527

www.smmcs.org

Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

Joshua Raab, Principal Trish Duhon, Director of Marketing & Communications Tom Walsh, Athletic Director Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program Laura Valladares, Counselor Laura Rocha, Director of Admissions Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper Donna Mohrman, Nurse Sam McKinney, Secretary

BULLETIN ARTICLES ARE DUE THE MORNING OF

Issue for February 11 - due by February 2. Issue for February 18 - due by February 9.

E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to nlucarini@st-mm.com

Liturgy and Faith Formation have priority over all articles, thank you for your cooperation.

Offertory - $21,200.00 Online Giving - $ 7,445.00 Total - $28,645.00

Second Collection (Church in Latin America) Offertory - $6,494.00 Online Giving - $ 355.00 Total - $6,849.00

Financial Update for July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Actual Budget Income - $1,330,561.00 $1,232,943.00 Expenses - $1,232,943.00 $1,274,257.00

Your generosity to the parish is deeply appreciated. We ask for your continued support of our parish. The surplus fund comes from our Christmas Matching fund and will go to fund future development of the parish. Please note that this does not include restricted funds for

social services and parish organizations. Thank you!

Fr. Felix

NURSERY STAFF

Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant Alexis Mendoza, Nursery Attendant Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant Jenna Meza, Nursery Attendant Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant

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The Second Collection for this weekend is

For the Parish Funds

Your generous gift will help fund the parish projects

including the future church expansion. If you do not have an

envelope, please indicate GOLD on your check. Thank you

for your generosity.

Stewardship of Our Treasures Week of January 28 , 2018

Knights of Columbus Breakfast Schedule!

Country Breakfast - February 4th

Mexican Breakfast - February 18th

Thank you for your Support!

Diocesan Services Fund (DSF)

2018 Goal - $165,000.00

The Catholic Daughters

Come by the Family Life Center

on February 11, for the CDA Bake

Sale after all morning Masses!

Purchase some homemade cakes,

cookies, other sweet treats and

breakfast tacos.

Thank you for your support!

Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday Feb. 3 8:30 am

5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Dan Garza (SPI) Helen & Teri Brown (SPI) Ramiro Ramírez † Lionel & Catherine Hammock † Luis Arturo Infante †

Sunday Feb. 4 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Eloi Family (SPI) Elizabeth McLellan † Dan Garza (SPI) Enya & Jhoanna Angeles † Iana Garcia † Romualdo Rico (SPI) Elias Salinas † Angelle Sandoval † Michael Flynn (SPI)

Monday Feb. 5 8:30 am Le Khang † Dan Garza (SPI)

Tuesday Feb. 6 8:30 am 7:00 pm

Alonso & Connie Jimenez † Dan Garza (SPI) Romualdo Rico (SPI)

Wednesday Feb. 7 8:30 am Gregoria Calleros † Dan Garza (SPI)

Thursday Feb. 8 8:30 am Edward & Robert Krohn † Dan Garza (SPI)

Friday Feb. 9 8:30 am Dan Garza (SPI)

Saturday Feb. 10 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Thomas Donovan †

Sunday

Feb. 11 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am

1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Helen & Antione Carriere † Robert Goodrich (SPI) Colleen Randazzo † Nelson Adrián Gamboa † Elizabeth McLellan †

This Week in the Parish

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To reserve a Mass, please stop by the Parish office and reserve the date and time for your intention.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14- 23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

Sunday February 4

7:30 am - CH Mass 8:30 am - FLC KC Country Breakfast 9:00 am - CH Mass 11:00 am - CH Mass 1:00 pm - CH Mass (SP) 3:00 pm - CP Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:00 pm - SPEC CCE 4:00 pm - SMH MFCC Mtg. 4:00 pm - FLC MFCC MTG. 4:00 pm - SJH MFCC Mtg. 5:00 pm - CH Mass

Monday February 5

8:30 am - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CR Stewardship Comm. Mtg. 7:00 pm - SPC Skit Team 7:00 pm - SMH PQM Meeting 7:00 pm - SJH Junta Coord. Grupo Oración 7:00 pm - MGH FTCM 7:00 pm - 215 Consoling the Heart of Jesus

Tuesday February 6

8:30 am - CH Mass 9:00 am - 215 Consoling the Heart of Jesus 6:00 pm - MGH KC 4th Degree 6:00 pm - SPEC CCE 6:00 pm - CH Confessions 7:00 pm - CH Mass 7:00 pm - 216 RCIA 7:00 pm - SMH Helping Hands Meeting 7:00 pm - FLC Asamblea Grupo de Oración 7:00 pm - 101 Legion of Mary 7:00 pm - 215 RCIA Adults

Wednesday February 7

8:30 am - CH Mass 10:00 am - SJH Taller de Oración y Vida 6:00 pm - SPEC CCE 6:00 pm - MGH KC Officers Meeting 6:30 pm - LIB Legion de Maria 7:00 pm - FLC Conf. 2018 7:00 pm - SJH Marriage Prep Class 7:00 pm - 215 Taller Oración y Vida 7:00 pm - 216 Adult Confirmation 7:30 pm - SMH Divine Mercy Meeting

Thursday February 8

8:30 am - CH Mass 9:00 am - 215 Bible Study 9:00 am - SMH Prayer Quilt Ministry 7:00 pm - 215 Bible Study 7:00 pm - SJH Curso Matrimonial

Friday February 9

8:30 am - CH Mass 7:00 pm - SJH Young Adults Meeting

Saturday

February 10

8:00 am - SMH Clases para Bautismos 8:30 am - FLC Sacristan Training 3:30 pm - CH Confessions 6:00 pm - MGH KC Ladies Night 5:30 pm - CH Mass 7:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp)

Sunday

February 11

7:30 am - CH Mass 8:30 am - FLC CDA Bake Sale 9:00 am - CH Mass 11:00 am - CH Mass 1:00 pm - CH Mass (SP) 3:00 pm - SPEC CCE 3:00 pm - CP Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:00 pm - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CH Baptisms (Eng)

Weekly Announcements

St. Mary Magdalene Lenten Mission 2018

Fr. Robert is a priest of the Missionary Society of St.

Paul of Nigeria (MSP) presently serving at the

Society’s Headquarters in Nigeria as a member of the

General Council. He was ordained a priest on July 7,

2001 in Abuja, Nigeria. After his ordination, he did

missionary work in Kano and Abuja, Nigeria before

he was sent to the United States in 2003. While in the

Unites States, he served in Yonkers, New York and

also in the archdiocese of Galveston Houston. He

was pastor of St. Philip Neri, Houston until 2013

when he was elected to the General Council by the

General Chapter of the Missionary Society of

St. Paul. Fr. Robert has conducted retreats and

missions for religious groups and in many parishes

around the world.

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DISCIPLESHIP TALKS EACH EVENING:

Monday, March 5th (English) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

Tuesday, March 6th (English) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

Wednesday, March 7th (English) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

Friday, Match 9th (Spanish) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE Thursday March 8, 2018

Join us at 6:30 pm in the Church

You Need To Plan Ahead This Year!

Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday. You

can make Valentine’s day unforgettable with an early

present. Give your spouse an entire weekend together

with you to renew the love that brought you together.

Sign up for a Marriage Encounter Weekend!

The weekend will start this coming

Friday, Feb. 9 - 11, 2018.

Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org

or call (713) 482-1791.

NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES

AGES 40 and Older.

Start the New Year off with some fun! Join the Northeast Catholic Singles. Join us on Wednesday, February 7

at 7 pm at Jason’s Deli, 1275 Kingwood Dr. in Kingwood.

For more info contact Peggy Broyels at: 281-359-4560 or peggybmom4@gmail.com or

Elizabeth Schields at 281-441-2552, elizabeth2@peoplepl.com Subscribe to us on Flocknotes on either St. Mary Magdalene or

St. Martha’s website. P. 7

Weekly Announcements

February 14, 2018

Schedule of Services

6:30 am - Mass (English)

8:30 am - Mass (English)

12:00 pm - Liturgy of the Word (English)

4:30 pm - Liturgy of the Word (English)

6:00 pm - Liturgy of the Word (English)

6:15 pm - Liturgy of the Word (English) FLC

7:30 pm - Misa en Español

7:45 pm - Liturgia de la Palabra (Español) FLC

Join us for Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent

in the Church.

6 pm - Via Cruces (Stations in Spanish)

7 pm - Stations of the Cross (English) VIRTUS Training

February 9th or February 23rdfrom 6 to 9 P.M. In McGivney Hall .

“Protecting God’s Children” here at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. The Archdiocesan Office of Child and

Youth Protection requires that all volunteers and employees of the Galveston Houston Archdiocese attend VIRTUS

Training.

You must be pre-registered online. Visit www.virtus.org to register.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Enloe at (281) 389-1820 or e-mail

Linda at l.domec@yahoo.com.

Adoration Update We have Adoration in the Chapel from

9 am- 9 pm Monday through Friday.

Commit to one hour with Him in Adoration. Time spent

in quiet prayer enriches the soul. When you set aside a

scheduled hour, it makes sure that there is someone always with

Christ during these times in the Chapel. We must never have it

unattended so your presence is vital. It just involves signing up

for a time that is convenient to your schedule and

conscientiously coming to chapel for that hour.

Contact Gilbert Alfaro with any questions at

281-852-4573 or ggila10@aol.com

February 12, 2018 @ 8:30 am.

We will celebrate “World Day of

the Sick” with a Mass and

anointing at 8:30 am on Monday,

February 12, 2018 @ 8:30 am. We

invite you to join us this day in

praying for all the sick as well as for

those who take care of them.

For more information, please call Perci at the

parish office.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

Marriage packets can be picked up in the parish office.

For information/details contact: Chris Rubio at (281) 446-8211.

Marriage Preparation Sessions 1-5:

† February 7 - Financial Planning in Marriage

Updates and Employment Opportunities

Coming every Friday

during Lent in the

Family Life Center! Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Join us Feb. 16, 2018.

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Employment

Opportunity

St. Mary Magdalene is looking for 5 experienced part time

nursery attendants for its Mother’s Day Out program.

Position will be 20 plus hours per week.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

Experience in caring for children between the ages of

12 months to 3 years with the ability to adapt and

interact with a variety of personalities.

At least 18 years of age.

Pass and complete of background check and drug

screening.

Must adhere to the teachings of the Roman Catholic

Church.

Please submit resume to Wanda Conley at:

WConley@st-mm.com. No phone calls, please.

Update from the Business Manager

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Community is pleased to offer electronic contribution statements for your tax-deductible giving. You can download your statement today from our “My Own Church” site.

If you already have a login, simply navigate to the My Offering tab, view your Giving History, and click the Download button. Save or print the PDF file of your statement.

Receive statements instantly! No waiting for a paper statement to arrive in the mail.

Help the parish reduce mailing costs and paper usage. Be secure! Electronic delivery to your “My Own Church

account” allows greater confidentiality than printed statements.

Don’t forget that My Own Church also lets you update your information, register online for classes, set your availability to serve in ministries, and more!

Don’t have a login? Creating one is easy! 1. Go to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Community’s “My Own Church” website: http://connectnow.parishsoft.com/galveston 2. Create your login. 3. Wait for notification that your account has been approved.

Keep your username and password handy. You’ll want to return to My Own Church again and again to use the online registration and ministry management tools. You can also view your giving history at any point during the year.

God Bless, Wanda Conley Business Manager

Schedule

Sunday During the 9 am, 11 am and 1 pm Mass

Children must be 3 months to 4 years old.

Tuesday & Thursday

7 pm to 9 pm

Children must be 3 months to 9 years old.

If you have any questions please contact

Pat De Los Santos - Nursery and Early Childhood

Development Director:

pdelossantos@st-mm.com

281-446-8211

Super Bowl Ribs Sale

The Knights of Columbus will be selling ribs on February 2nd - 4th. These racks of ribs average 3-4

pounds, and will be available for $18, starting Friday, February 2nd, from noon -

2 P.M., Saturday, February 3rd, from 1-7 P.M., and after Masses on Sunday, February 4th, until they

are sold out.

To reserve some in advance, please call Tony Butera at (832) 279-7072 or Doug Walker at

(713) 898-5535. These are great so you don’t have to cook on Super Bowl

weekend!

Weekly Announcements

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School Is excited to announce that we will be selling chances February 8

th through February 15

th for

a drawing to be held on February 22nd

! The drawing is for four tickets, as well as a Parking

Pass for the February 27th

SOLD OUT performance of the one and only… Mr. Garth Brooks!

These tickets are located in Section 110/ Row FF/ Seats 12 – 15! Currently, tickets for this performance are selling for up to $3,000!

The chances for the drawing will be sold beginning Thursday, February 8th

, and will continue through the following Thursday, February 15

th. Chances MUST be purchased in person, and

will be available during daily arrival and dismissal, at the sign-in/sign-out table for the Before and After School Program, in the front office of the school. Chances are being sold for $30 each and can be paid for with cash, check or credit card (in the front office only). Winner need not be present at the drawing on February 22

nd.

All proceeds from this drawing will go to the SMMCS Spring Carnival on Saturday, April 7

th.

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Weekly Announcements

Young at Heart 50+ Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Hemi HideOut

Muscle Cars, Petroliana, Neon!!!

Just a few miles from Houston, in Brookshire, Texas is the fantastic Hemi Hideout, home to a collection of Muscle Cars, Petroliana – gas station and automotive signs from the early 1900’s to present day, neons and anything related to the automotive industry.

Our First Stop will be at Hemi Hideout for a short tour and exploration; and on to lunch at the Café @ Brookwood in the Brookwood Community. Lunch is “on your own”; and there will be time for shopping in the Brookwood Gift Shop.

Brookwood Community is “A God-centered educational, residential, and entrepreneurial community for adults with disabilities”. Annual reve-nues from the handcraft and horticulture industries, as well as food-service enterprises help underwrite one-third of the total operating budget of Brookwood Community.

The cost of the trip is $12.00 Bus arrives at 7:30 a.m. Bus departs at 8:00 a.m. Bus returns at approximately 3:30 p.m.

If you would like to join us for this adventure, please contact Jan Crawford at 281-852-3508 or jan17403@gmail.com. Deadline for reservations and payments is Tuesday, February 20th. There are 24 seats available for this trip. As always this trip is booked on a First Come, First served basis.

When your reservation has been confirmed with Jan, please drop off your payment – cash or a check made payable to St. Mary Magdalene at the parish office. Place the check in an envelope clearly marked: Young at Heart, Hemi Hideout.

Remember the bus may be cold, be sure to bring a sweater or lap cover.

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING

AN EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF

HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC)?

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

A half-day of training and discernment for those interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will be held on Saturday, February 24 from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The training will begin in St. Joseph's Hall and will finish in the church. You must attend the training, and determine whether or not this ministry is appropriate for you before you begin to serve as an EMHC. The requirements for the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion ministry are: you must be at least 18 years of age; Confirmed; a practicing Catholic able to receive Holy Communion; and if married, you must be validly married in a Catholic Church.

Current EMHCs are also invited to attend any part of this training program as a refresher, especially those of you who have not attended refresher training in the last couple of years.

Please consider becoming a part of this very rewarding ministry. We need you!

While registration is not necessary, we would like to know who is attending so we can prepare sufficient handouts. If you plan to attend, or if you have any questions, please contact Freda Monk at 713-962-2865 or fredamonk@aol.com.

CCE / Formation & Youth Ministry News

Vacant,

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Mike Smith, M.A.

Pastoral Associate for Formation

msmith@st-mm.com

CCE Office: (281) 446-2933

CCE / FORMATION CLASSES: As we begin Week #14 of our CCE classes, we will meet on

Sunday, February 4th at 3:00pm; Tuesday, February 6th at

6:00pm; and Wednesday, February 7th at 6:00pm in the

St. Paul Center. This year’s “cold and flu season” is

especially bad… if your child is sick, they MUST be

symptom-free (fever, cough, vomit, etc.) for a full 24 hours

before sending them to class! Please wash your hands

frequently and use sanitizer! We do have very limited space

available for late CCE registrations; please contact Mike in

the Formation Office for availability of dates and grades.

We are still looking for a few new catechists to replace those

who can no longer teach, particularly on Sunday afternoons

(3:00pm - 4:30pm) or Tuesday evenings (6:00pm - 7:30pm).

Please contact Mike in the Formation Office for grades and

dates… training is provided.

2018 Confirmation CLASS:

Our fourth Confirmation session is coming

up on Wednesday, February 7th from 7:00 - 9:00pm in the Family Life Center (FLC).

These sacrament classes do not take the place of CCE; only two Wednesday classes can be missed before the student is dropped from the 2018 Confirmation class.

All candidates should have already turned in copies

of their Baptism and First Communion certificates,

and turned in the $175.00 Confirmation Retreat fee.

If you have not, please stop by the CCE Office or Parish Office to turn those items in immediately!

Please continue working on service forms, as they are not due until February 28, 2018.

ALL 2018 candidates are expected to attend the

6:00pm Ash Wednesday service next week; there

is no 7:00pm Confirmation class afterwards.

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Text Message Reminders: We offer text message reminders, which can be sent straight to your cellphone / mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in

the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for specific messages for our programs… you can also download the Remind app from your cell app store.

2018 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2018

2019 Confirmation candidates/parents: @conf2019

2018 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @smmconteam

High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR

2017 - 2018 Sacrament Preparation (parents / students preparing for Reconciliation & Eucharist): @sacprep

“Early Registration” for CCE: Our first priority CCE registration date for 2018 - 2019 will be

Saturday, April 21st from 2:00pm - 5:00pm in the FLC.

SAVE THE DATE!

Sacrament Preparation:

The second Eucharist class is coming up on Monday,

February 26th at 6:00pm. Parents should be working with their students on Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in the blue sacrament book. There are 37 students who have not passed their Reconciliation interview yet; please get them ready and interviewed ASAP! Note that

students WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED until a

copy of the Baptism certificate is received. It can be emailed, faxed to 281-446-8213, or bring by the original to the Parish Office. ** All parents will go to the Church for the February parent session; we will have sign-ups for First Communion Masses. A list of our dates were included in the sacrament packet passed out last fall. Students who have not turned in their Baptism certificate will not be permitted to sign-up for a Mass time.

2019 Confirmation Orientation:

We held the Confirmation Orientation Meeting last Friday night… if you are the parent of a current 9th, 10th, or 11th grade high school student that missed that meeting , we will have a make-up orientation on

Friday, April 6th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the Church.

We’ll review the Confirmation calendar and sacramental guidelines, plus you will have a chance to ask questions and get answers about our program.

Please note that this meeting is mandatory; your student will be removed from the 2019 class if you do not attend this final opportunity!

Please sign-up for the free Remind text messages by

texting @conf2019 to 81010.

Children’s News and Adult Formation

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Breaking Open the Word for Families Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

By: Ginger Herrington

Reading 1: Job 7:1-4, 6-7

My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, says Job. Job had it all – a great relationship with God,

a happy family, success in business, many friends. God allowed Job to be tested by losing everything. Even though his

life felt like “drudgery”, that he was a “slave”, Job trusted in the Lord and hoped in Him.

Reading 2: First Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

I have made myself a slave to all, declares St. Paul. Why is Paul a slave? He was a Roman citizen and a Pharisee –

a free man. He willingly became a slave for the sake of the Gospel. Yet he knew that he was free because Christ died

for all, to free us all from sin and death. Blessed be the Lord!

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

Jesus went off to a deserted place to pray. Jesus was preaching and healing and exorcising demons; then He spent

time in prayer before going out to preach and heal and exorcise the next day. Many times we see Jesus praying. He’s

not only giving us an example to follow. He did everything in union with the Trinity, which is best

experienced in prayer. Follow Jesus’ example and pray every day to obtain the strength you need to serve

God.

Access the full article online at www.st-mm.com/bulletins-childrens-news-full-text OR Scan the QR code

ASH WEDNESDAY WILL BE IN 10 DAYS, FEBRUARY 14TH. PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR LENTEN COMMITMENTS AND REFLECTIONS,! WE

HAVE SET UP A REFERENCE SECTION ON OUR WEBPAGE UNDER ADULT

FORMATION. https://st-mm.com/adult-formation/other/Lent

Judy Bitowf Adult Faith Formation

judyb@st-mm.com, 281-446-2933

Ginger Herrington Coordinator of Elementary Formation

gingerh@st-mm.com, 281-446-2933

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED BECOMING CATHOLIC?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Team invites you to join with

others as we begin a journey in faith together. Inquiry classes for Adults for our next

Session, which will begin Fall 2018, will be held in late Spring, with a target for

receiving the Sacraments at Easter Vigil 2019. Please contact us to answer your

questions, complete your initial registration and schedule an interview.

If you want to prepare an unbaptized child age 7 or older to receive Sacraments, you

must register and attend our CCE Program for year one. Then at registration for

CCE year two, you will also enroll for RCIA for Children. Children moving into

year two for 2018-2019 will register at our Spring CCE registrations—see the dates

on our CCE/Formation Bulletin page, or the SMM website.

Please contact Judy Bitowf, Adult Formation Director, at judyb@st-mm.com

YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME A SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER FOR RCIA!

We have 20 adults and 28 children in RCIA this year. We will be adding new members to our Team as we begin

preparation for the 2018-2019 Session. We are also forming a Sponsor Team. The RCIA Core Team invites you to join

in this great Ministry, serving our community of aspiring Catholics. Please contact Judy, judyb@st-mm.com .

Mensaje Seminal del Párroco

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El Ministerio de Bienvenida tiene una mesa en el atrio de

la iglesia para asistir a los visitantes y los nuevos miembros

de nuestra parroquia con información acerca de la Iglesia

Santa María Magdalena. La mesa se encuentra cerca de la

puerta del cuarto de los niños.

Vengan y pregunten cualquier pregunta que tengan; los

ministros que están presentes tratarán de asistirlos lo mejor

que puedan. Estamos aquí para hacerlos sentir en casa.

Anuncios de la Semana

Ofrenda - $21,220.00 Por Internet - $ 7,445.00 Total - $28,645.00

Segunda Colecta (Iglesia Latina Americana)

Ofrenda - $6,494.00 Por Internet - $ 355.00 Total - $6,849.00

Actualización Financiera 1 de Julio - 31 de Diciembre 2017

Real Presupuesto

Ingresos - $1,330,561.00 $1,232,943.00 Gastos - $1,232,943.00 $1,274,257.00

Su generosidad a la parroquia es muy apreciada. Le pedimos su continuo apoyo a nuestra parroquia. El fondo sobrante proviene de nuestro fondo Christmas Matching e irá a financiar el desarrollo futuro de la parroquia. Tenga en cuenta que esto no incluye fondos restringidos para servicios sociales y organizaciones parroquiales. ¡Gracias! P. Felix

Ofrendas de Nuestras Tesoros 28 de enero 2018

La Virgen Peregrina le invita a que le des Posada en tu Casa para rezar en Familia

Usted y su familia recibirán muchas bendiciones a

través del Santo Rosario. La Familia que reza

junta permanece unida. Para más información llame a:

Sylvia Zavala 832-866-1520 o

Esperanza Garza 281-513-9118

Clases de Confirmación 2018

Nuestra cuarta sesión de confirmación es el miércoles, 7

de febrero de 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. En el Centro Familiar

(FLC).

Estas clases sacramentales no toman el lugar de CCE;

solo se pueden perder dos clases los miércoles antes

de que el alumno sea expulsado de la clase de

Confirmación de 2018.

Todos los candidatos ya deberían haber entregado

copias de sus certificados de Bautismo y Primera

Comunión, y entregaron la tarifa de retirada de

confirmación de $ 175.00.

¡Si no lo hizo, pase por la oficina de CCE o la oficina

de la parroquia para entregar esos artículos de

inmediato!

Por favor, continúe trabajando en formularios de

servicio, ya que no vencen hasta el 28 de febrero de

2018.

Se espera que TODOS los candidatos a 2018

asistan al servicio de miércoles de

ceniza a las 6:00 p.m. la próxima

semana; no hay clases de

confirmación a las 7:00 p.m.

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2019 Orientación de confirmación: Si usted es el padre de un alumno de escuela secundaria en

grados 9º, 10º o 11º y se perdió la reunión de orientación de

confirmación la semana pasada, tendremos una orientación de

recuperación el viernes 6 de abril de 7:00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. en

la Iglesia.

Revisaremos el calendario de confirmación y las guías

sacramentales, además de que tendrá la oportunidad de hacer

preguntas y obtener respuestas sobre nuestro programa.

Tenga en cuenta que esta reunión es obligatoria; ¡su estudiante

será removido de la clase 2019 si no asiste a esta sesión!

Regístrese para recibir los mensajes de texto Recordar de

forma gratuita enviando un mensaje de texto a @ conf2019 al

81010.

Fondos de Servicios Diocesanos (DSF)

Gol - $165,000.00

Preparación Sacramental La segunda clase de Eucaristía está programada para el lunes, 26

de febrero a las 6:00 p.m. Los padres deber ían estar

trabajando en los capítulos 8, 9 y 10 del libro sacramental azul.

Hay 55 estudiantes que no pasaron su entrevista de

Reconciliación; por favor, prepárenlos y entrevisten los antes

posible! Los estudiantes NO SERÁN ENTREVISTADOS

hasta que se reciba una copia del certificado de Bautismo. Se

puede enviar por correo electrónico, por fax al 281-446-8213, o

traer por el original a la Oficina Parroquial.

** Los padres se inscribirán para la fecha de la primera misa de

comunión en la sesión para padres de febrero. Las fechas de

misa se incluyeron en el paquete de la Santa Cena que se

distribuyeron el otoño pasado.

Anuncios de la Semana

St. María Magdalena Misión de Cuaresma 2018

Padre Robert es un sacerdote de la Sociedad

Misionera de San Pablo de Nigeria (MSP) que

actualmente sirve en la sede de la Sociedad en

Nigeria como miembro del Consejo General. Fue

ordenado sacerdote el 7 de julio de 2001 en Abuja,

Nigeria. Después de su ordenación, hizo trabajo

misionero en Kano y Abuja, Nigeria, antes de ser

enviado a los Estados Unidos en 2003. Mientras

estuvo en los Estados Unidos, sirvió en Yonkers,

Nueva York y también en la arquidiócesis de

Galveston Houston. Fue párroco de San Felipe Neri,

Houston hasta 2013 cuando fue elegido miembro del

Consejo General por el Capítulo General de la

Sociedad Misionera de San Pablo. P. Robert ha

llevado a cabo retiros y misiones para grupos

religiosos y en muchas parroquias de todo el mundo.

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Discipulado - Caminando con Jesús Cada Noche:

Lunes, 5 de marzo (ingles) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

Martes, 6 de marzo (ingles) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

Miércoles, 7 de marzo (ingles) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

Viernes, 9 de marzo (español) 7P.M.—8:30P.M.

Servicio Penitencial de la Parroquia

Jueves, 8 de marzo 2018

A las 6:30 pm en la Iglesia

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

St. Mary Magdalene Church #515133

527 S. Houston Avenue

Humble, TX 77338

TELEPHONE

(281) 446-8211

CONTACT PERSON

Nery Lucarini

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TRANSMISSION TIME

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION

February 4th , 2018

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