St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul

We are one family in Christ with a welcoming heart called to serve. Somos una familia en Cristo con un corazón acogedor llamado a servir. JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY

Welcome to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church! Are you a registered parishioner? 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. Alternatively, come by the church office if you would like to register during the week.

ST. MM - Parish Office (281)446-8211 PARISH STAFF

OFFICE HOURS CLERGY ADMINISTRATION Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P., Pastor Tony Butera, Business/Facilities Manager [email protected] By appointment only [email protected] Irma Bueno, Bookkeeper Monday - Friday: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Deacon Rene Ramon [email protected] [email protected] WEEKEND MASSES Deacon Rick Simon Susie Aramburu, Parish Secretary Saturday: 5:30 pm (English) [email protected] [email protected] Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am (English) Deacon Olatunde Branche Rodrigo Fuentes, Communications Coordinator & 5:00 pm (Youth) [email protected] [email protected] Sábado: 7:00 pm (Español) Deacon Nick Caruso (Retired) Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist Domingo: 1:00 pm (Español) [email protected] [email protected] Deacon James Meshell (Retired) WEEKDAY MASSES MUSIC AND LITURGY [email protected] Monday - Friday: 8:30 am Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music & Liturgy Martes: 7:00 pm (Español) [email protected] FAITH FORMATION Becky Bibens, Pianist Devotion Mass: Michael Smith, Pastoral Associate for Formation Kathy Yoo, Pianist 1st Friday: 8:30 am (English) & Coordinator of Youth Ministry 1st Saturday: 8:30 am (English) [email protected] NURSERY Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of Pat De Los Santos, Dir. of Early Childhood Ed CONFESSION Elementary Formation [email protected] Tuesday: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm [email protected] Saturday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm COMMUNITY OUTREACH Richard J. Grebenc, Director of Adult Formation Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life & [email protected] EUCHARISTIC, EXPOSITION Social Concerns [email protected] & ADORATION Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm [email protected] MAINTENANCE Josefina Martinez, Formation Secretary Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician [email protected] Ester Castro, Housekeeper VACANT, Sacrament Coordinator

530 Ferguson Street Humble, Texas 77338 Phone: (281) 446-8535 | Fax: (281) 446-8527 SACRAMENTAL CARE www.smmcs.org BAPTISM: Parents must call the parish office two months prior to the Joshua Raab, Principal [email protected] desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent. Eddie Greene, Office Manager MARRIAGE: Couples interested must contact at least six months prior [email protected] to their desired wedding date. Laura Rocha, Admissions ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the parish office if you or a [email protected] loved one wish to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.

Page 2 |December 22 2019 PASTOR'S WEEKLY MESSAGE

4th Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2019 Christmas is only three days away. This season of joy could also bring a lot of fear and stress. Je- sus Christ is the reason for this joy and in him, all fear and stress give way to peace and strength. In today’s gospel, we read how the birth of Jesus took place. When Joseph was told that Mary was with a child, he felt confused and afraid. The angel of the Lord said to him, “Joseph, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because she has conceived what is in her by the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:20). Joseph accepted the words of the angel and took Mary home and so came Jesus. It was not only Joseph who was afraid, but Mary was also afraid when he heard the greeting of the angel. She was told not to be afraid. She listened and accepted the angel’s message and she conceived in her womb the Savior of the world whose birth we celebrate at Christ- mas. The Shepherds were also afraid when the angel told them of the birth of Jesus. Again, the angel calmed their fears because a savior was born for them.

The Christ that is born for us is also Emmanuel, a name which means “God with us.” This is very significant. It means that the coming of Christ affirms God’s presence among his people and that God will not abandon his people. When we experience fears and worries, it is important to keep in mind that God is around us and that God surrounds us. We all have fears but knowing that God is with us in faith, our fears give way to certain assurance, peace and joy.

For parishioners who lost a dear one during this year, the absence of that loved one may be felt even more during this season which could bring about sorrow, fear and stress. God’s message for you is “be not afraid.” Hold on to your faith in God and celebrate the birth of the messiah who assures us that he is always with us. Holding on to the faith that God is with us no matter what is very important.

Blessing Tree: As Christmas approaches, people’s hope increase. Those who are hoping for a special gift begin to anticipate opening their Christmas gifts. What a disappointment if the anticipated gift is not what we receive! Even when we receive the gift we really want or desire for Christmas, we soon find out that what we thought will satisfy us forever does not. We soon move on to seeking something else. However, putting our hope in the reason for the season, Jesus, the Emmanuel, satisfies our inner yearning. That is why we find joy in bringing joy to others through our giving.

Through your generous support of our Blessing Tree program, we were able to meet the hopes and needs of some children and families in our community who otherwise would not have gifts for Christmas. Thank you, dear generous parishioners, for purchasing those gifts. On Saturday, December 14th, we distributed the gifts from the Blessing Tree to those families in need. I thank also the volunteers and our social service director for such a wonderful organization of the program. This is what Christmas is about, sharing the joy of the newborn King. The joyful giving by parishioners is not limited to Christmas time and so I am grateful to you all. May you all experience the joy and blessings of being a cheerful giver!

Christmas Schedule: Christmas day is this week. By now you must have finished decorating your home and wrapped all gifts ready for the feast. If you do things in the last minute, you still have a day or two to get everything ready for Christmas. Our Christmas schedules are as follows: Christmas vigil Masses on Tuesday, December 24th at 4pm (Children’s Mass) and 7pm; Midnight Mass at Midnight; Christmas Day Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am, in English, and 12pm in Spanish. Come celebrate Jesus, our Emmanuel, God with us. Please consider being extra generous in your support of our parish and her numerous programs during this holy season. Thank you again for all that you do for our parish.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Fr. Felix I. Osasona, MSP Pastor

Page 3| December 22, 2019 MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS

5:30 p.m. Edward L. Cruz † Stewardship Saturday Justine & Eleanor Gordon † 7:00 p.m. Juvenal Gonzalez † Collections 21 Olivero T. Villareal † 12/15/19 Offertory $ 7:30 a.m. Javier Canales † 12/15/19 Online Giving $ Annama Devassey † TotalUnavailable due to early deadlines$ 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalene Community ------Isaiah 7:10-14 Second Collection Sunday 11:00 a.m. Colleen Randazzo † Psalm 24 Joe Vawters (SPI) Romans 1:1-7 12/15/19 2nd. Offertory $ 22 1:00 p.m. Aaron Miranda † Matthew 1:18-24 Social Concerns Azhalea Benavides † 5:00 p.m. James & Phillip Johnson † ------Collection Monday 8:30 a.m. Diane Stevens (SPI) Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Amahe Yawo Petro † Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; 23 Lk 1:57-66 St. Mary Magdalene Catholic 8:30 a.m. Garrett Stefon Banos (SPI) 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, Assadi Akuyo Vinchecia † 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Christmas Collection Tuesday 4:00 p.m. John & Fernanda Cuyugan † Lk 1:67-79. Vigil: Is 62:1- Roberto & Thelma Tablas † 5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, This weekend’s the collection is for St. 24 7:00 p.m. Miguel Angel Olivares † 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mary Magdalene Christmas. Please in- Francisca & Mario Fernandez † Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] dicate Christmas on your check. If you 12:00 a.m. Regina & Joseph Rose † Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1- do not have an enevelope. 3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk Pat John Pepe † Thank you for your generosity! 8:30 a.m. Jose Bolivar Sotelo † 2:1-14. Dawn: Is 62:11- Wednesday Crystal Jean Flynn † 12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 10:00 a.m. Regina & Joseph Rose † 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 . Pat & John Pepe † Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1- 25 12:00 p.m. Fabian Galindo † 6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 Carlos Hernandez † [1-5, 9-14] Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) Thursday 8:30 a.m. Antonio Lemus † Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Nico Arreola † Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, Report as of the 12/12/2019 26 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 8:30 a.m. Arely Medina Artunduaga Friday 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, Cristina G. Garibay † 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 27 2-8 2019 Goal $165,000.00 5:30 p.m. Richard, Tanya Mesa & Fam (SPI) Amount Pledged $119,232.53 Saturday 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Jerry Larson † $115,176.41 7:00 p.m. Francisco Castillo † Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Amount Paid Mt 2:13-18 28 Azhalea Benavides † Total Participants 316 7:30 a.m. María Guadalupe Bayon † ------9:00 a.m. Enedina Salinas † Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Emmanuel William Darrell Hardin † Ps 128:1-5; Sunday 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Magdalene Community ------Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; 29 1:00 p.m. Domingo Velasquez Pimentel † Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Isaac de Castaneda † 5:00 p.m. ------

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Page 4 | December 22, 2019 THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Date Event Time Place Sunday, December 22 ACTS Breakfast 6:00 am FLC Sunday, December 22 ACTS (Sp) 8:00 am SMH CLOSED Sunday, December 22 Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am 101 Sunday, December 22 Divine Mercy in Chapel 3:00 pm CP Monday, December 23 Mass 8:30 am CH Monday, December 23 Art & Environment 9:30 am CH Monday, December 23 Children Christ Mass Rehearsal 6:30 pm CH Monday, December 23 Legion de Maria 7:00 pm SJH Tuesday, December 24 Children's Vigil Mass (Eng) 4:00 pm CH Tuesday, December 24 Vigil Mass (Eng) 7:00 pm CH The Nursery will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 Legion of Mary 7:00 pm 101 the following dates: Wednesday, December 25 Midnight Mass (Eng) 12:00 am CH Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Mass (Eng) 8:30 am CH Sunday, December 29 Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Mass (Eng) 10:00 am CH Tuesday, December 31

Wednesday, December 25 Misa de Navidad (Esp) 12:00 pm CH We will resume on Thursday, December 26 Mass 8:30 am CH Sunday, January 5, 2020 Friday, December 27 Drama Ministry 8:00 am FLC For more info, call the parish office Friday, December 27 Mass 8:30 am CH at: 281-446-8211 Friday, December 27 Art & Enviroment 9:30 am CH Have a Happy Holidays! Friday, December 27 Legion de Maria Mtg. 10:00 am SJH Friday, December 27 Rehearsal Coro Abba Padre 6:00 pm CH Friday, December 27 Mariachi Rehearsal 7:00 pm SJH Saturday, December 28 Drama Ministry 8:00 am FLC Saturday, December 28 Confessions 3:30 pm CH Saturday, December 28 Mass 5:30 pm CH Saturday, December 28 Mass (Sp) 7:00 pm CH Saturday, December 28 CHRISTMAS PLAY 7:00 pm FLC Sunday, December 29 Mass 7:30 am CH Sunday, December 29 ACTS (H) 8:00 am SMH Sunday, December 29 Mass 9:00 am CH Sunday, December 29 Mass 11:00 am CH Sunday, December 29 Mass (Sp) 1:00 pm CH Sunday, December 29 Mass 5:00 pm CH Monday, December 30 Mass 8:30 am CH Monday, December 30 Legion de Maria Mtg. 7:00 pm SJH Tuesday, December 31 Mass 8:30 am CH Tuesday, December 31 Mass (Vigil) 5:30 pm CH Tuesday, December 31 Confessions 6:00 pm CH Tuesday, December 31 Mass (Sp) 7:00 pm CH Tuesday, December 31 Legion of Mary Mtg. 7:00 pm 101

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Page 5| December 22, 2019 CCE/FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

End of the Semester Sacrament Preparation for 2019 - 2020 Our CCE classes are on Christmas Break through the new We are wrapping up the Reconciliation program; if year holiday. Special thanks to all our catechists for your your student still needs to be interviewed, please con- faithfulness in sharing the faith! Classes will return on Sun- tact the Parish Office on Monday, Janaury 6th when day, January 5th at 3pm; Tuesday, January 7th at 6pm; and we return from the holidays. Our first prep class for Wednesday, January 8th at 6pm in the St. Paul Center. High Eucharist is coming up on Monday, January 20th school youth will return with “Super Sunday” on Sunday, (6:00pm - 7:30pm) for the “A” group… the “B” group will meet on Monday, January 27th. A parent and the January 12th from 5pm - 8pm; we will be talking about the student are required to attend this session. significance and importance of “Baptism.” 2020 Confirmation CLASS Youth Ministry Events Sponsor information cards were due two weeks ago; We have scheduled several middle school and high school please get them turned in in ASAP. The $185 weekend Youth Ministry events coming up in the new year. There will Confirmation Retreat fee should have been paid in full by be several Youth Ministry “off-site” events during the Christ- Friday, December 20, 2019 deadline... the Parish Office mas break — sign up for text message updates so you don’t will be closed between Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 for the Christmas miss out! holidays. The offices will re-open on Monday, January 6th — you can stop by the Parish Office to pay by either Monday, Jan 6 @6:30pm: High School “Youth Night” cash, check, or card during office hours (Monday - Fri- Monday, Jan 13 @6:30pm: Middle School “Youth Night” day, 8:00am - 4:30pm). The Candidate Kick-off / Parent Sunday, Jan 19 @6:15pm: Middle School “JAM” #3 (FLC) - Sponsor Meeting is set for Friday, January 10th at 7pm in the Family Life Center (parents and sponsors Unless specified, all Youth events will take place in the Youth should go to the Church). Our weekly Confirmation Room (located inside the St. Paul Center, at 120 Isaacks Rd.). sessions begin on Wednesday, January 15th from 7pm If you’d like to receive free text message updates on our - 9pm in the FLC. These sessions are just for the candi- Youth Ministry stuff, text either @stmmHS (for high school dates and team; parents and sponsors are not required to news) or @smmJR (for middle school info) to 81010. attend the weekly sessions (unless you want to join the 2020 Confirmation Team). SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED As we move into the new year, there are many upcoming 2021 Confirmation CLASS Youth Ministry events coming up during the spring semes- If you are the parent of a 9th, 10th, or 11th grade stu- ter. There are Confirmation families that could use your fi- dent who is NOT participating in the 2020 Confirma- nancial help to offset the expenses of the weekend retreat in tion class, please plan to attend the 2021 Confirmation February… or high school youth who could use a little help Orientation Meeting on Friday, January 24th at 7pm attending our spring retreats and the Archdiocesan Youth in the Church. We will review our Confirmation cal- Conference (AYC) this summer. If you would like to make a endar, parish guidelines, and answer all your questions year-end gift, please mail that donation to the Youth Office about this powerful sacrament. Students are welcome to by December 31st to get “credit” for this year’s taxes. Any attend, but this event is primarily for parents/ adults. amount is helpful! Thanks in advance for being a blessing. Please text @2021conf to 81010 for free text message updates sent right on your cell phone.

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. 2020 Confirmation candidates/parents:@aecdge (new to the group!) 2020 Confirmation TEAM: @conteam20 2019-2020 Sacrament Preparation (Recon/Euch) - "A" group:@Asacprep; (Recon/Euch) - "B" group:@Bsacprep

Mike Smith, M.A. Ginger Herrington Josefina Martinez Pastoral Associate for Formation & Coordinator of Elementary Formation Formation Secretary Coordinator of Youth Ministry (MS/HS) (Grades Kinder - 5th) (281)4 46-8211 (281) 446-2933 (281) 446-2933 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Page 6 | December 22, 2019 ADULT FORMATION RCIA NEWS REGARDING THE FIRST MAJOR RITE! Congratulations to all those catechumens (unbaptized) and candidates (baptized) who attended the Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming at Masses on December 8! The Rite of Acceptance (for catechumens) and the Rite of Welcom- ing (for candidates) symbolizes these persons’ decision to publicly declare their intention to continue their journey toward full communion with the Catholic Church (which consists of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS: * Adults: Carlos, Jennifer, Brenda, Chris, Amy, Patrisia, Kristy, Loree, Francheska, Emily, Satish, Larry, Juan, Reina, Daily, Jessica, Nelson, and Janice. * Children: Milka, Victoria, Cristian, Destiny, Angelo, Samaria, Gustavo, Ramiro, Adriana, Sofia, Cesar, Jacqueline, Juan, and Peyton. May God continue to bless them all on their journey! CHILDREN’S NEWS CCE is on Christmas break from December 19 through January 4, 2020. Breaking Open the Word for Families The FOURTH Sunday of Advent by Ginger Herrignton

* Reading 1: The Virgin shall bear a Son and call Him Emmanuel. Isaiah is sent to tell King Ahaz that God will give him a sign of His favor. God did not manifest the sign for another 700 years, but the prophecy bears witness that God’s plan to save us was prepared and prom- ised centuries before it was fulfilled. Thus the Lord instructs us to hope, even if He seems not to hear, even when times are tough and your prayers seem to go unanswered. Hope enables us to trust in God’s promise, to rely upon Him and not upon ourselves. Hope is a steadfast anchor which keeps us firmly grounded in God’s promise: persevere in doing God’s Will in good works, love God and neighbor, and the glory of Heaven can be ours. Emmanuel, “God with us,” walks with us. Be aware of this great grace. Be aware of His Presence at all times, but especially in the Eucharist, when He is Present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. God indeed is with us in an extraordinary way. As we complete our preparations to receive Christ at Christmas, let us give thanks that God is with us. * Reading 2: We are called to be holy and obedient to the Faith. St. JPaul compactly reviews salvation history, showing how Jesus was foretold by the prophets, came among us in power, and reigns now in Heaven after establishing His Church. We are called to be holy and to witness to the Faith we have received. We are responsible for handing on the Gospel. Jesus’ Great Commission was not only to His apostles, but for each one of us: by virtue of our baptism, we are incorporated into the Body of Christ and have therefore received the grace of apostleship. Go out to all the world and tell the Good News! Know your Faith, love it, and live it. * Gospel: Jesus, Emmanuel: God is with us to save us. St. Matthew relates the narrative of how the birth of our Savior came about. The prophecy from our First Reading is repeated, that the Virgin shall name her Son Emmanuel: God is with us (“immanu” is the Greek form of Hebrew meaning “with us” and “el” in Hebrew refers to God). We know Him as Jesus, whose Name means: God saves. What we call our Savior in English, Jesus, is derived from the Hebrew Yehoshua – “Yeh” short for Yahweh, the unspeakable Name of God; and “shua” for “deliverance, rescue, salvation.” “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare famously asked in Romeo and Juliet, shrugging off the significance of the name to concentrate on the qualities of the person. In the case of Jesus, His Name reveals His mission and His character. Have a very merry and blessed Christmas! Celebrate the astounding love of God in coming to live among us, to save us from bondage to sin, and to open the gates of Heaven to those who believe in Him. O, come, let us adore Him! Scan the QR code with your smartphone To access the full and complete text or see it online at www.st-mm.com/bulletins-chil- drens-news-full-text . Page 7| December 22, 2019 GROWING IN GOD'S GOODNESS CAMPAIGN

Thank you to the 284 parishioners and their families listed below, who have pledged to our Capital Campaign. We would like to encourage and request the balance of our 3,500 families of St. Mary Magdalene to please make a pledge to the Capital Campaign. Thank you very much for your support.

Aba,Agustin & Bernadette Domengeaux June Kanu Emmanuel Okafor,Chijlore & Regina Skaife Gary Abarquez Anna Donovan Margaret Kasika Muhindo Ortega,Oscar & Fabiola Slade George Abell Steve Dowies Amy Kegel Richard Orth Janet Slota George Ables William Dugas Paula Keller Beverly Ortiz Rosa Smith,Linda Aguilar Jesus Edwin,Virginia Kelly,Tim Osasona, Felix Rev. Sobelman Rick & Patty Akerman Anthony Egan John Key Cathy Otero Thomas Squyres, Raymnond & Jennifer Alas Felipe & Karla Ehrlich,John & Jo Kimball Lonnie Padilla Richard Sr. John Almanza Ronald & Veronica Eichhorn Jim Kirchner Patricia Pepe Valerie Stander David Almendarez Jose Eickhoff Bridgette Kleypas Thomas Pereida Nelson Stander Nicholas Alvarado Sam Eisterhold James Krause William Pereira German Stegmeier Daniel Alvarenga,Gerber & Yanette Espitia Juan Kriner Michael Peterson,Christopher Stine Lewis Alvarez Rodolfo Ezquivel Jaime Lara Diana Pieknik Philip Subias,Manuel & Maribel Amimo Joseph Faggard Steve Lasstier Coby Plana, Cynthia Sunseri Peggy Anderson Jo Fernandez/Baca,Marco Laurente Belen Rahl John Swanson,Ricky & Cristina Aramburu Alejandro & Susie Figueroa Max Laverne,Christen Ramirez, Rolando & Viola Swenson Jeff Armas Antonia Flores Lorie LeBlanc,Jerome & JoAnn Ramon Rene Symington James & Joy Armenta Yolanda Fontenette Lionel Lecesne,Terrel Randazzo Frank Taliente Nory & Giancarlo Aubespin Nicholas Fontenot Kurtiss Lester William Rangel Paul Thielke Edith Baquet Marylyn Franco Jose & Maria Level Robert Reed Edward Tomczak Michael Barber Jessie Freedman,Janice Liles Terry Reich Charles Toomey John Barela Alex Fruge Terry ListerDavis,Demethruis Reich Joe Trejo Sam Barnfield Byron Fulton David Little,Steve Reyes John Treviño Estella Baron Jim Garay,Michael & Leticia Loveless Jennifer Reyna, Amador & Lydia Trybus,Brian Barrientos Bladimir Garza Felix & Sheila Lucas,Maximiliana Rodriguez Connie Turk,James Bates Carol Garza Roger Madera Juan Rodriguez Leticia Villafani Mario Laura Bates,Ben Gauthier Emmett Majkowski Robert Rodriguez Luis Vuelvas Florentino Bertrand Callen Geiger Paul Malicse J. Ariel & Maria Rojo Jorge Walker Doug Beyette Don Giampietro Michael Mamott David Roliard Stanley Walker Rick Bibens Conrad Gichuri Echessa,Nduta Mares Frank & Terry Ruffino Denise Walker Vernon Bible Chris Gonzales Alonzo Marquard Warren Salazar David & Martina Watson Pete Bielamowicz Jeremy Gonzales Rey & Santa Martin Andrew & Andrea Salto,Francisca Watz John Blanco Ray Gonzales, Rogelio & Esther Martinez Esmeralda Sanger,Joshua & Patricia Wells Steve Boston Elizabeth Gonzalez Jorge Martinez Fernando & Lucia Santiago, Jose & Gladys Wiedeman Richard Botet Fredy Gordon Joanne Martinez Miguel & Maria Saubon,Elisa Wiliams,John Bourne Michael Gozan Larry Martinez,Gerardo & Sandra Scheel, Roy Willrod Diane Boutte Allen Gradney Mark Mateos Raul Scheer, Lorie Winans Richard Braggs Frederick Gray, Jared & Barbara Maziur Dough Sepulvado Robert Wise Bruce Branche Olatunde Green Donald McClung Danny Shortsleeve Dora Yokooji Jon Brooks George Green,Floyd & Geneva McHugh Churck Shults Dona Yoo, Kathy Broughton Leticia Guempel Herbert Mendoza Benny Sigsworta Sandra Young Patrick Brown Stephen Guerra Mercedes Meneses Roy Silva, Roberto Zavala Rey Butera Anthony Guilford Julian & Shannon Meyer Carmen Simon Deacon Zavala Roberto Callens Christian Guillory Jake Michalak,Angelina Skaife Gary Campbell Jane Harman,Mary Miller, Christopher & Tiffany Slade George Cao Thanh Harris Katherine Monier Bruce Carmon Paul Hayes Mary Monk Freda Chapman Grant Henley Tyrrell Monti .James Charles, Kyronn Hernandez John Moraska Sue Chavera Tammy Hernandez Victor Morgan Patricia Conachey Robert Hernandez,Ray Mosca Fausto Conover,Darren & Carmen Herrera David & Rosa Moss Robert Online Giving Cortez Vickie Herrera Tomas Naquin Leroy www.st-mm.com/online-giving Cossette Tom Heywood Leo Nelson Susan Costanza Charles Hobrecht,Fred & Karen New Jimmy DeLuna,Jesus & Ana Huckabee Joshua Nguyen Thanh Dennis James Hurd Amber Nichols John Dennison, Johnson Jean Nichols Nicholina Deputy John Johnson Patrick O'Brien Jim Dirocco Robert Jones Jim O'Brien Michael Dix Susan Jones Ronald Ojeda,Carlos

Page 8 | December 22, 2019 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Mary Magdalene Church, Humble TX

We are seeking a full-time, salaried Director of Adult Formation (DAF). The DAF will develop and direct a comprehensive program of life-long learning and en- richment for adults; additionally, the DAF will develop and direct the R.C.I.A. program for both adults and children, Infant Baptism preparation program, adult Confirmation, and marriage preparation programs for the parish. A qualified applicant must be an active and practicing Catholic (in full communion with the Church) and be at least 25 years of age with a minimum of 3 – 5 years of parish catechetical ministry; hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Educa- tion, Youth Ministry, or a related field – or equivalent combination of experience and education. The applicant must also have a strong Catholic theological background; possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; be able to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating demands and deadlines, as well as ministry volunteers. Experience using Windows-based computers with Microsoft Office software is essential. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Please submit a resumé with cover letter, salary requirements, and references to Mike Smith (Pastoral Associate for Formation) via email at [email protected]; no telephone inquiries, please. Interested applicants should submit their paper- work by January 15, 2020 for consideration.

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Young at Heart – Precinct 4 event Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and Julia Ideson Building ***Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM*** Departure Location: Humble Civic Center 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble FEE: $0.00 (YES IS FREE!) Lunch: Lunch is available for purchase at Pappas Bar-B-Q. Description: Visit the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Gal- On the first Sunday after Christmas, we have an amazing opportunity to en- veston-Houston. A guided tour explains the beautiful art and architectural trust our families to the patronage of the Holy Family for the celebration of style of clean lines and modern simplicity. Enjoy the majesty of the cathe- this feast. This program guides families in consecrating themselves under dral including the one hundred and eight stained glass windows. After lunch, tour the historic Julia Ideson Building. In the heart of the city, this building’s the protection of Jesus Christ, his mother, Mary, and her husband, St. Jo- distinctive and elegant Spanish architecture stands out among the glass con- seph. Families today face many struggles, both through cultural pressure and temporary buildings that surround it. through the personal struggles that accompany family life. To make a reservation go online to the Harris County Precinct 4 website and Prayer cards will be given to parishioner's as they enter make your reservation. Please use this link to go online & make your reserva- the Narthex by members of the KC before all Masses tion! https://apps.hcp4.net/SAPEvents/Home/Sap on Sunday, December 29th, 2019! For more information contact: Jan Crawford at 281-852-3508 or [email protected]

Page 11| December 22, 2019 TIME & TALENT MINISTRIES

• MASS / LITURGY ART & ENVIRONMENT RED HAT SOCIETY ASSISTANCE COUNSELING SERVICES Jean Johnson (281) 358-3416 VACANT (Consejeria) June Domengeaux (281) 852-2555 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6878 REJOICE COUNSELING APOSTOLATE ALTAR GUILD David Herrera, (844) -295-3167 Shirley Jones (281) 852-0670 Grand Knight (713) 244-4297 PRISON MINISTRY ALTAR SERVERS CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Mary Hernandez (713) 299-8493 Vickie VanGordon (832) 496-9876 Rosa Herrera (281) 687-5823 HOSPITAL MINISTRY Elizabeth Banos (713) 884-5130 MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Deacon Ola Branche (713) 870- 4143 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Evaristo y Linda Estrada HOMEBOUND MINISTRY OF HOLY COMMUNION (832) 244-9908 Linda Enloe (281) 389-1820 Freda Monk (713) 962-2865 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY German Pereira (Esp.) (281) 703-2418 • FORMATION VACANT INSTITUTED ACOLYTE ------Ron Cecil (281) 590-7528 ADULT FORMATION, ADULT CONFIR- BLOOD DRIVE MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY MATION, INFANT BAPTISM, BECOMING Rosa Herrera (281) 687-5823 Bert Guempel (281) 852-1549 CATHOLIC (RCIA) BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) (832) 405-2735 Richard Grebenc, [email protected] Madeline Graham (281) 446-8044 LECTORS CCE/FORMATION NURSING HOME MINISTRY Denise Ruffino (281) 300-8534 Mike Smith (281) 446-2933 Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Maricarmen Wells (Esp.) (832) 632-9944 ELEMENTARY FORMATION (K-5) Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD Ginger Herrington (281) 446-2933 VACANT Jennifer Loveless (580) 475-8566 IMPACT Young Adult Ministry ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Raquel Serrano (Esp.) (832) 790-0058 Cynthia Hernandez (713) 302-5119 Darryl B. (713) 256-5529 MUSIC MINISTRY PREPARATION FOR THE Wayne B. (281) 777-9217 Perci Cacanindin (281) 446-8211 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Florentino V. (832) 605-1881 Yvette Rodriguez (281) 548-1674 Chris Rubio (281) 446-8211 Susan G. (281) 813-0575 YOUTH MINISTRY (6-12) PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY • DEVOTIONS Mike Smith (281) 446-1241 Ron & Ann McCuen (281) 852-4743 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION RETIROS ([email protected]) Yolanda Vuelvas (281)777-6188 RETIRO DE ACTS Lucia (Lucy) Martinez (915) 503-3533 LEGION OF MARY Jesus Aguilar (713) 679-4623 1 CHURCH INITIATIVE Cynthia Castro (Eng.) (720) 352-4705 Lucero Sotelo (832) 284-1289 Ron McCuen (281) 852-4743 Miriam Krohn (Esp.)AM (979) 709-3040 PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Violeta Amador (Esp.)PM (832) 571-6391 Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN • MINISTERIO HISPANO Kathy Burch (281) 812-9374 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Horacio Garcia (Esp.) (281) 808-1647 Enriquecimiento de fe para adultos, Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 HEARTS AFIRE sacramentos de confirmación y comu- LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA Cynthia Meneses (832) 492-1742 nión, el proceso de rica, patrocinadores Dottie Gauthier (337) 344-2461 DIVINE MERCY de matrimonio, bautismo de niños de Don Beyette (832) 606-4710 0-6 años, quinceañeras. • OTHERS Terry Mares (832) 790-0837 Vickie Cortez (281) 446-8211 • STEWARDSHIP PASTORAL COUNCIL • OUTREACH MINISTRIES Cherit Letargo (281) 852-4761 Tom Kleypas (281) 852-7937 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY FINANCE COUNCIL Chris Rubio (281) 540-1907 Bert Guempel (281) 852-1549 • ORGANIZATIONS Food pantry, utilities and evictions. SECURITY TEAM KEENAGERS (60+) Carl Smith (281) 446-8211 Barbara Walker (281) 852-4103 YOUNG AT HEART (50+) SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 Page 12 | December 22, 2019 MENSAJE DEL PÁRROCO

4to Domingo de Adviento, 22 de diciembre de 2019 Faltan sólo tres días para Navidad. Esta temporada de alegría también podría traer mucho miedo y estrés. Jesucristo es la razón de este gozo y en él todo temor y estrés dan paso a la paz y a la fortaleza. En el Evangelio de hoy, leemos cómo tuvo lugar el nacimiento de Jesús. Cuando se le dijo a José que María estaba con un niño, se sintió confundido y asustado. El ángel del Señor le dijo: "José, no tengas miedo de llevar a María a casa como tu esposa, porque ella ha concebido lo que hay en ella por el Espíritu Santo" (Mateo 1:20). José aceptó las palabras del ángel y llevó a María a casa, y así llegó Jesús. No sólo José tenía miedo, María también tenía miedo cuando oyó el saludo del ángel. Le dijeron que no tuviera miedo. Ella escuchó y aceptó el mensaje del ángel y concibió en su vientre al salvador del mundo cuyo nacimiento celebramos en Navidad. Los pa- stores también tenían miedo cuando el ángel les habló del nacimiento de Jesús. Una vez más, el ángel calmó sus temores porque un salvador nació para ellos. El Cristo que nace para nosotros es también Emmanuel, un nombre que significa "Dios con nosotros." Esto es muy significativo. Significa que la venida de Cristo afirma la presencia de Dios entre su pueblo y que Dios no abandonará a su pueblo. Cuando experimentamos temores y preocupaciones, es importante tener en cuenta que Dios está a nuestro alrededor y que Dios nos rodea. Todos tenemos temores, pero sabiendo que Dios está con nosotros con fe, nuestros temores dan paso a cierta seguridad, paz y gozo. Para los feligreses que perdieron a un ser querido durante este año, la ausencia puede sentirse aún más durante esta temporada, lo que podría provocar dolor, miedo y estrés. El mensaje de Dios para ustedes es "no tengan miedo". Afer- rarse a su fe en Dios y celebrar el nacimiento del Mesías que nos asegura que siempre está con nosotros. Aferrarse a la fe de que Dios está con nosotros pase lo que pase, es muy importante. Arbol de Bendición: A medida que se acerca la Navidad, la esperanza de la gente aumenta. Aquellos que esperan un regalo especial comienzan a anticipar la apertura de sus regalos de Navidad. ¡Qué decepción si el regalo anticipado no es lo que recibimos! Incluso cuando recibimos el regalo que realmente queremos o deseamos para la Navidad, pronto nos enteramos de que lo que pensamos nos satisfará para siempre. Hemos detectado un problema desconocido. Sin embargo, poner nuestra esperanza en la razón de la temporada, Jesús, el Emmanuel, satisface nuestro anhelo interior. Es por eso que encontramos gozo al llevar gozo a los demás a través de nuestra entrega.

Mediante su generoso apoyo a nuestro programa del árbol de bendición, pudimos satisfacer las esperanzas y necesi- dades de algunos niños y familias de nuestra comunidad que de otra manera no tendrían regalos para Navidad. Gracias, estimados feligreses generosos, por comprar esos regalos. El sábado 14 de diciembre, distribuimos los regalos del árbol de bendición a las familias necesitadas. Agradezco también a los voluntarios y a nuestro director de servicio social por una organización tan maravillosa del programa. De esto se trata la Navidad, compartir la alegría del Rey recién nacido. La alegría de dar a los feligreses no se limita al tiempo de Navidad, por lo que les agradezco a todos ustedes. ¡Que todos experimenten el gozo y las bendiciones de ser un dador alegre! Horario de Navidad: El día de Navidad es esta semana. A estas alturas ya debes haber terminado de decorar tu hogar y envolver todos los regalos listos para la fiesta. Si haces cosas en el último minuto, todavía tienes uno o dos días para tener todo listo para Navidad. Nuestros horarios de Navidad son los siguientes: Misas de vigilia navideña el martes 24 de diciembre a las 4pm (Misa infantil) y 7pm; Misa de medianoche a medianoche; Misas del día de Navidad a las 8:30 am y 10:00am, en inglés, y 12pm en español. Ven a celebrar a Jesús, nuestro Emmanuel, Dios con nosotros. Por favor considere ser muy generoso con su apoyo a nuestra parroquia y los numerosos programas durante esta temporada santa. Gracias de nuevo por todo lo que hacen por nuestra parroquia. ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD Y FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!

Fr. Felix I. Osasona, MSP [email protected]

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OFRENDAS DE FORMACIÓN/CCE Y MINISTERIO DE JOVENES ¡Fin del Semestre! Nuestras clases de CCE están en vacaciones de Navidad durante las vacaciones de NUESTROS TESOROS año nuevo. ¡Gracias especiales a todos nuestros catequistas por vuestra fidelidad al compartir la fe! Las clases regresarán el domingo 5 de enero a las 3pm; Martes, 7 de enero a las 6pm; y el miércoles 8 de enero Ofrendas a las 6pm en el St. Paul Center. Los jóvenes de secundaria regresarán con "Super Sunday" el domingo 12 de enero de 5pm - 8pm; hablaremos del significado y la importancia del "Bautismo". 12/15/19 Ofrenda $ 12/15/19 Online Giving $ Sacrament Preparation for 2019 - 2020 Estamos terminando el programa de Reconciliación; si Total su estudiante todavía necesita ser entrevistado, por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial No disponible debido a los plazos$ el lunes, Janaury 6th cuando regresemos de las vacaciones. Nuestra primera clase de preparación para la Eucaristía se acerca el lunes 20 de enero (6:00pm - 7:30pm) para el grupo "A"... el grupo "B" se reunirá el Segunda Colecta lunes 27 de enero. Se requiere que un padre y el estudiante asistan a esta sesión. Clase de Confirmación 2020 Las Las tarjetas de información del patrocinador debían pagarse hace 12/15/19 dos semanas; por favor, que se entreguelas lo antes posible. La tarifa de retiro de confirmación de fin de Servicios Sociales $ semana de $185 deberá pagarse en su totalidad antes del viernes 20 de diciembre de 2019 fecha límite... la Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada entre el 23 de diciembre al 3 de enero para las vacaciones de Navidad. Las oficinas volverán a abrir el lunes 6 de enero — puede pasar por la Oficina Parroquial para pagar en efectivo, cheque o tarjeta durante el horario de oficina (de lunes a viernes, de 8:00am a 4:30pm). La Re- Segunda Colecta unión de Inicio/Padre - Patrocinador del Candidato está fijada para el viernes 10 de enero a las 7pm en el Centro de Vida Familiar, los padres y patrocinadores deben ir a la Iglesia. Nuestras sesiones semanales de confirmación comienzan el miércoles 15 de enero de 7pm - 9pm en el FLC. Estas sesiones son solo para los candidatos y el equipo; los padres y patrocinadores no están obligados a asistir a las sesiones semanales Parroquia de St. Maria Magdalena (a menos que desee unirse al Equipo de Confirmación 2020). Eventos del Ministerio de la Juventud Hemos programado varios eventos del Ministerio de la Juven- Colecta de Navidad tud de la escuela media y la escuela secundaria que se celebrarán en el nuevo año. Habrá varios eventos "fuera de las instalaciones" del Ministerio de la Juventud durante las vacaciones de Navidad: ¡regístrate para la Navidad de Santa Maria Magda- para las actualizaciones de mensajes de texto para que no te lo pierdas! Lunes, 6 de enero a las 6:30pm: Escuela Secundaria "Noche de la Juventud". Lunes, 13 de enero a las 6:30pm: Escuela Secundaria "Noche lena.La 2da Por colecta favor de indique este fin Navidad de semana en sues de la Juventud". Domingo, 19 de enero a las 6:15pm: Escuela Secundaria "JAM" #3 (FLC). A menos que se cheque si usted no tiene un sobre. especifique lo siguiente, todos los eventos de la Juventud tendrán lugar en la Sala de la Juventud (ubicada dentro del Centro St. Paul, en 120 Isaacks Rd.). Si desea recibir actualizaciones gratuitas de mensajes de texto sobre nuestros asuntos del Ministerio de la Juventud, envíe un mensaje de texto @stmmHS para las ¡Gracias por su generosidad! noticias de la escuela secundaria o @smmJR para obtener información sobre la escuela media al 81010. Clase de Confirmación 2021 Si usted es el padre de un estudiante de noveno, décimo u onceavo grado que NO está participando en la clase de Confirmación 2020, por favor planee asistir a la Reunión de Orientación de Confirmación 2021 el viernes 24 de enero a las 7pm en la Iglesia. Revisaremos nuestro Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos calendario de confirmación, las pautas parroquiales y responderemos todas sus preguntas acerca de este poderoso sacramento. Los estudiantes son bienvenidos a asistir, pero este evento es principalmente para (DSF) padres / adultos. Por favor, envíe un mensaje de texto @2021conf al 81010 para actualizaciones gratuitas de mensajes de texto enviadas directamente en su teléfono celular. Reporte al 12/12/2019 Gracias a todos los feligreses regis- trados y familias por su generosidad, también por estar utilizando el sitio web y/o aplicación de Online Giving, para la contribución con la Campaña Capital de Santa María Magdalena. Si usted está recibiendo sobres tam- Meta 2019 $165,000.00 bién, pero no los está utilizando para "Ver página 8 de este boletin para mayor información" todas las ofrendas, por favor llame a la Pagado $115,176.41 Oficina Parroquial al 281-446-8211. Comprometido $119,232.53 Participantes 316

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El primer domingo después de Navidad, tendremos la oportunidad de confiar nuestras familias al patrocinio de la Sagrada Familia para la celebración de esta fiesta. Este programa guía a las familias en consagrarse a sí mismas bajo la protección de Jesucristo, su madre, María, y su esposo, San José. Las familias de hoy se enfrentan a muchas dificultades, tanto a través de la presión cultural como a través de las luchas personales que acompañan a la vida familiar. Los Knights of Columbus entregarán a los feligreses las tarjetas de oración a medida que entren al Narthex antes de todas las Misas del domingo 29 de diciembre de 2019!

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