606 Cedarwood Drive Friendswood, TX 77546-4551 281-482-1391 281-482-4886 (fax)

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette

www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org www.lasalette.org

March 7, 2021

LENT SCHEDULE

Daily Masses Sunday Parish Sacrament of Reconciliation Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 and Fridays and 4:30 p.m. (Life Teen Music) 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. 1st Friday Exposition of Daily Rosary the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday after 8:30 a.m. Mass 9 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday (except First Friday) Exposition of the Saturday Blessed Sacrament 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Saturdays 4 to 5 p.m. The Priests who serve Mary Queen Catholic Church are Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.

Pastor: Rev. James H. Kuczynski, M.S. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sibi Kunninu, M.S. Priest in Residence: Rev. Paul Mandziuk, M.S. Deacons: Vince Eklund, 281-482-1391 Darrell Moulton, 281-482-1391 Paul Robison, 281-482-1391 Derick Soares, 281-482-1391 Chuck Turner, 281-482-1391

Pastoral Administration If you are new to Mary Queen parish or visiting, please Office Administrator Jim Miller, ext. 309 stop by with any questions regarding our parish. We Archivist Anita Shorosky, ext. 315 Bookkeeper JoEllen Baker, ext. 313 would love to meet you! If you have been attending

Bookkeeper Ray Valadez, ext. 313 Mary Queen Church and consider this your parish Coordinator of Ministries & Functions Rose Mary Baez, ext. 219 community, please register with the Parish Office so we Communications Coordinator Erin Graham, ext. 334 can keep an accurate census. If you have questions or Receptionist Loretta Delaney, ext. 310 would like additional information, please contact our

parish office. Registration forms may be found in the Pastoral Formation Parish Office, Welcome Desk (in Church narthex), or on Director of Adult Faith Formation the website: www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org & RCIA & Confirmation Coordinator Eby Kurian, M.A., ext. 319 Director of Elementary Faith Formation Barbara Aubuchon, ext. 333 Director for Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization Terri Ryan, ext. 317 Echo Apprentice Emily Daversa, ext. 329 Come Worship With Us!

Our Parish community worships together at Sunday Music Ministry Mass, Daily Masses, Holy Hour and Morning Prayer. Music Director Samuel Sentmanat, ext. 227 We pray the rosary after the 8:30 AM daily Masses (except Wednesdays & First Fridays). Food Pantry/Social Concerns Coordinator of Food Pantry/ Social Services Ministry Chris Austgen, ext.. 328

Facilities Management Facilities Manager Chuck Turner, ext. 316 Maintenance Chris Meaux, ext. 316 Maintenance Coordinator Charles Ganter, ext. 316

Sacramental Life Sacrament of Baptism: Congratulations for Choosing Life! Parents should contact the Parish Office to register for preparation. Archives & Room Reservations

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Peace Be With You! Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 PM or by appointment. If you need to update your personal information in the parish database, have questions regarding Mass Sacrament of Matrimony: The Lord Bless You! Contact Intentions, need to request a copy of your baptism one of the priests at least six months in advance for preparation. certificate, etc., please contact Anita Shorosky at [email protected] or call 281-482- Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: May the Healing Love of Christ Surround You! If you know someone who is sick 1391. or in the hospital, contact the Parish Office so we can visit and include them in our prayers. All Ministries and Organizations who need to reserve a room and/or schedule events for the calendar need to RCIA: Christian Initiation of Adults: Journey With Us In contact Rose Mary at [email protected]. Faith! For inquiry into the Catholic Faith, contact the Parish Office. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, at 281-482-1391.

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La Salette Reflections Fr. Rene Butler, M.S. and Wayne Vanasse Saturday, March 6 8:30 AM Mary Queen Ministries, Joaquin Krancher, The Lord Our God Living and Departed Loved Ones of Judy Hodges (3rd Sunday of Lent: Exodus 20:1- 5:30 PM All Our Parishioners 17; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John Sunday, March 7 2:13-25) 7:30 AM Sam Seidel, Erlene Goetz, Joshua Vascik Do you remember what God said when Moses asked 9:30 AM Maria R. Gutierrez, Frank Descant, him his name? The Lord answered categorically, “I am Living and Departed Loved Ones of the Briggs, Smart and who am,” and told Moses to tell the people, “I AM sent Cormier Families me to you.” 4:30 PM Nancy J. Soyke, Kyle Post—Birthday Blessings Today we read, “I, the Lord, am your God... I, the Lord, 11:30 AM Lucia Boone, Sean and Michelle Porter, Jose Cantu your God, am a jealous God.” It might surprise you to Monday, March 8 know that in the original Hebrew, the verb am does not 6:30 AM Katie Piccolo, Phillip Bankston, Maria Menendez appear here. But our grammar requires it, so the 8:30 AM Pat Debbrecht, Leo Braun, Marie Valadez translator inserts it. Tuesday, March 9 Theoretically, in the absence of the verb, someone 6:30 AM Yolanda Montestruque, Sue Carlow, could translate the text as was, or will be, or many Irma Stanfield – Birthday Blessings other variations. The important thing is to recognize the 8:30 AM Dr. Lyman Phillips, William Vasen, Lord as the one who is, who was, who will be, might Poor Souls In Purgatory be, could be, etc.—that he IS, in the most absolute Wednesday, March 10 sense, our God. 6:30 AM Jennifer Do, Jesus Gudelosao The Lord is God in himself, but also and, from our 6:30 PM Respect Life, Floyd Crow, Mary Rizzotto perspective, more importantly, he is God for us. “I, the Thursday, March 11 Lord, am YOUR God.” Our faith is routed solidly in this 6:30 AM Leo Braun first commandment. We may serve no other gods, we 8:30 PM Juliana Krajca, Rufino Santos, may worship no idols. This is the foundation of all the Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Favalora Commandments. Friday, March 12 Our Lady of La Salette spoke explicitly of the Second 6:30 AM Leo Braun and Third Commandments. It is obvious, however, that 8:30 AM Julia Vasquez, Mike Vukelich, Jaeyoon Lee a people that violates these has rejected the First. Other idols had replaced the Lord their God. Saturday, March 13 In that light, Lent is the perfect time to reflect on the 8:30 AM Alex Gudelosao, Jorge & Claudia state of our relationship with our God. How faithful 5:30 PM Robert Narloch, Bill Torok, Joel Diaz have we been? To what extent have we created other Sunday, March 14 idols and bowed down to them? 7:30 AM All Our Parishioners Do we share the enthusiasm of today’s Psalm for the 9:30 AM Patrick Michael Davis, Frank & Carlotta Garza, Lord’s law, decree, precepts, command, and Barbara Ferstl – Birthday Blessings ordinances? Are these more precious to us than gold, 11:30 AM Frank Descant, Ron Willenborg, Brett & Stephanie Martin sweeter than honey? Or are they, rather, stumbling 4:30 PM Nancy J. Soyke, Atia Bourque blocks and foolishness, as hard for us to accept as the notion of a crucified Messiah was in Paul’s day?

The psalmist loved the law, not as a lawyer, but because it was the law OF THE LORD, whom he loved with all his heart. Likewise, the Beautiful Lady reminds us of the commandments because of her love for us and her Son. Mass Intentions She shows us that If we desire a loving relationship with God, and when we bow (submit) to him alone, There are three Intentions per Mass and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please include the preferred then the rest will follow. date and an alternate date for each request. A limit of 12 Masses per family may be requested. To make requests, Wayne Vanasse, and Fr. René Butler, M.S. visit maryqueencatholicchurch.org/mass-intention-form.

3 Date Weekly Offering Received Weekly Budgeted Amount Difference

February 13- $24,979.57 $36,617.50 ($11,637.93) February 19, 2021

Offertory: February 13-February 19, 2021 This includes offertory at Mass, mail-in and online giving. Weekly Offertory: $24,979.57 Food Pantry: $936.00 Master’s Plan Debt Reduction: $1,002.00 Ash Wednesday: $2,411.00

Upcoming 2nd Collections March 7 - Future Development and Maintenance March 14 - Catholic Relief Services Collection March 21 - Easter Flowers April 11 - Future Development and Maintenance Mary Queen Parish App April 25 - Home Missions

We invite you to download the Mary Queen App to your phone. Current Loan Balance February 10, 2021 To contribute or to set up a recurring contribution on $2,845,289.25 the app, text the words MARY QUEEN to 77977, scan this QR Code or go to https://pushpay.com/g/ maryqueencatholicchurch. As you set up your recurring gift, you will complete the creation of your new 2021 DSF Summary account. as of February 9

If you need assistance with setting up your account, Parish please contact the Finance Department at Goal: $170,000.00 [email protected]. Total Amount Paid: $9,534 Total Number of Gifts Received: 64 Total Number of Mary Queen Donors: 57 Total Number of Mary Queen Households: 2,864

DSF 2020 goal $165,000.00 DSF 2020 total given $187,307.50 DSF 2020 rebate to Mary Queen $22,307.50

4 Lenten Alms Giving Charity is a frequent and important theme of the Gospels. As individual members of Mary Queen, each of us is called to focus more closely on almsgiving during Lent. Almsgiving is the outward action of donating money Area Lenten Penance Services or goods to the poor as a reflection of your love for All Services Begin at 7:00 PM Jesus. This year during Lent we are asking every person/family to donate the following items to our Food Tuesday, March 9 - St. Paul Thursday, March 11 - St. Hyacinth Pantry. When you come to Mass each weekend please Tuesday, March 16 - Mary Queen place the items in the Food Pantry Donation Box located in the church narthex. Items can also be dropped off at the Food Pantry Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stations of the Cross February 20 & 21 Pancake Mix, Syrup, Cereal The Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent beginning at 7:00PM in the Church. February 27 & 28 Peanut Butter and Jelly Friday, March 12: Fr. James H. Kuczynski, M.S. Friday, March 19: Parish Families Friday, March 26: LIFE TEEN March 6 & 7 Snacks, Crackers, Cookies

Soup, Chili, Ravioli, March 13 & 14 Spam, Chicken HOLY WEEK AND Oil, Sugar, Mayo, March 20 & 21 EASTER SERVICES Mustard, Ketchup Toilet Paper, Shampoo, Palm Sunday | Good Friday | April 2 March 27 & 28 March 28 Solemn Stations of the Dish Soap, Laundry Soap Vigil Mass Saturday, Cross 3 p.m. Shampoo, Toothpaste, Tooth- 5:30 p.m. Celebration of the Holy Thursday brush, Comb, Tissues, Dispos- Mass 7:30 a.m., Passion of the Lord Homeless Bags able Razors, Wipes, Shaving 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Personal Care Cream, Deodorant, Feminine and 4:30 p.m. Items Hygiene Items, Lip Balm, Hand Holy Saturday | April 3 Palm drive-by Towel Easter Vigil Liturgy distribution, 1 to 3 p.m. 8 p.m. (for those who do not It is better to give alms than to store up gold; for attend Mass in person) Easter Sunday | April 4 almsgiving saves one from death and expiates every sin. Mass 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., Holy Thursday | April 1 Those who regularly give alms shall enjoy a full life" (Tob 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. 12:8 9). The Lord's Supper 7 p.m. Lenten Evening of

Recollection with Msgr.

Chester Borski | 6 p.m. For more Lenten and Easter services, please visit March 23 maryqueencatholicchurch.org/lent-2021

5 RCIA & Adult Faith Formation Eby Kurian 281-482-1391 [email protected]

ATTENTION MEN OF MARY QUEEN CHURCH!

In this New Year 2021 The Search is an innovative video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart and it is from the Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? producers of the FORMED online platform many of us use Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? for faith formation in Mary Queen. The well-known Catholic evangelist Chris Stefanick hosts these seven beautifully Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek filmed episodes of The Search featuring scientists, to be the best man you can be? astronauts, artists, and fellow searchers who uncover the answers to life’s big questions on happiness, purpose, Then come join us in the Main Hall Wednesday meaning, and faith. The Search video series has something Mornings from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. for all of us, even those who are away from the Church but are still seeking, and those who have never considered For more information, please contact Eby Kurian at faith before. [email protected] or 281-482-1391. But The Search is not meant just to be watched and it’s certainly not meant to watched alone. That’s why we have In the midst of crisis, confusion, small groups meeting – both in-person and virtual – to and a world at war with the watch, discuss, and truly benefit and grow from experiencing The Search. Church, it's time to come home again to our spiritual father, St. Are you ready for The Search? Joseph. The program by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, brings The series begins February 22 for seven Mondays until April 12. to life the wonder and the ceaseless love of St. Joseph. Morning sessions (in-person) are from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Main Hall. Evening sessions (virtually via Zoom) During this Year of Saint Jo- are from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. seph, come and join the group for a 33-Day Preparation and For more information and to sign up please contact Eby Kurian, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at email Consecration to Saint Joseph. Sundays through March [email protected] or 281-482-1391, ext. 319. 14 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Main Hall. Consecration Day is on Friday, March 19 (Solemnity of St. Joseph).

Each participant will need to purchase a copy of the book, "The Lord gives each of us which is $9 thanks to a scholarship from Mary Queen a vocation, a challenge to Men’s Ministry. To register and purchase a copy of the discover the talents and book please go to https://maryqueencatholicchurch.org/ abilities we possess and to put them at the service of consecration-to-st-joseph. For more information, please others." ~Pope Francis contact Eby Kurian. 6

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION 281-482-1391

When children ask, “Why do we have to go to Mass?”

• God asks us to make one day holy. God asks us to set aside one day to refocus physically, mentally and spiritually.

• Jesus gives us the gift of himself. When we go to Mass, we are doing what Jesus commanded his followers to do.

• We need to be part of a community. When we come together at Mass to pray and worship God, we fulfil a deep need inside of us to be in com- munion with others.

• God has a special message for us. When we listen to the readings, the homily, and the prayers of the Mass, God speaks to us in a special way.

• We need to talk to God. When we go to Mass, we speak to God through our singing, our com- Safe Environment: CMGConnect Safe Haven The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has a new Safe munal responses and prayers, and our personal Environment Program, CMGConnect Safe Haven. This is prayers from the depths of our hearts. an online Safe Environment training which replaces the previous program, VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children. • People need our prayers. We can pray for oth- The CMGConnect Safe Haven training consists of three er people anytime, but when we pray for others vignette style training videos and the duration of the during Mass, we pray in a special way. training is approximately 60 minutes. They are available in English and Spanish. As part of the renewal training • We need to stand up for what we believe. Be- you will complete another criminal background check that ing a follower of Jesus is counter-cultural. At eve- will be included at the end of the training. Live trainings ry Mass, we have the opportunity to stand up and will no longer be offered, all Safe Environment trainings will now be online. proclaim what we believe publicly.

• We need to acknowledge that we make mis- Go to https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org and log in with your previous personal user ID from VIRTUS takes. At every Mass, we have the opportunity to and enter the password 1234. Once logged in to your review the past week. We admit that we have CMGConnect account, you will be able to change your sinned…..ask forgiveness and we are assured password. If you do not remember your VIRTUS user ID that God still loves us. or are unable to log in, please contact Anita Shorosky, Safe Environment Coordinator, at 281-482-1391 or Taken from “Why do we have to go to Mass?” [email protected].

Do not create a new account in CMGConnect.

7 2020 Parish Social Ministry Report Lenten Fish Fry The Social Ministry report will be posted in full at All parishioners, families, friends and the public are invited maryqueencatholicchurch.org/social-ministries. We will be to enjoy a take-out only catfish taking a look at each ministry weekly in the Bulletin. dinner, served by Mary Queen 2020 was a difficult year to say the least. In the world of Knights of Columbus, Council social ministry there were so many people who needed so #8494 as a charity fundraiser. much help. Thanks be the God, because of the generosity of so many Mary Queen parishioners, we were able to The dinner will be $10 and accomplish an impressive amount last year. Below is in- served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent. formation from several ministries that fall under the um- brella a Parish Social Ministries. If you are interested in financially supporting, volunteering or just have a question concerning any of these ministries please contact Chris Austgen at 281-482-1391 or [email protected]

Mary Queen Wood Workers • Built Beehive for Mary’s Garden • Built 80 end tables for the Christian Renewal Center • Modified storage cabinets in Social Ministries Office • Repaired drywall in Social Ministry office • Built a conference table for the Social Ministries office • Refinished a desk for the Social Ministries Office • Built and installed bookcase for a MQ Admin office • Repaired and rebuilt park benches for the rectory • Built a memorial bench for the MQ Food Pantry • Built a coffee table for the main hall reception area • Built a coffee table for priests’ sacristy • Built various crosses for funerals • Built Keepsake boxes for the Ministry of Compassion • Built and installed the Father Moe Memorial Video Platform • Built sneeze guards for the reception area • Built two full size craps tables for the Knights of Co- lumbus • Built a manger crib for the church outdoor display • Built multiple sets of wooden handles of bags for the Mary Queen Quilters You can find registration forms in the travel pamphlet near • Built crosses for gifts for the Gabriel Project the reception desk near the Main Hall. • Built five quilt racks for the Mary Queen Quilters For details, please contact Deacon Chuck Turner at [email protected] or call 281-482- • Made numerous repairs and improvements to Mary 1391. Queen Woodworkers workshop

8 Women's Ministry Update FORMED has amazing content and is available 24/7! During this time while things are closed, it’s a great tool to Blessings from the Women's Ministry! take advantage of. There are videos for everyone! It’s easy to get started!

All Women of Mary Queen Parish are members of the Go to formed.org/signup Women’s Ministry. Our mission is to inspire and support all • Select your parish – Mary Queen 606 Cedarwood women of Mary Queen into greater service and Dr, Friendswood, TX stewardship through ministry work to meet the needs of • Register with your name and email address our community. • Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED The Women’s Ministry meets at 7 p.m. monthly on the second Monday of the month, except June, July They have also created a series of videos to guide you and August. Currently, meetings are taking place through logging in, signing up, and using the platform in-person and via Zoom. Please consider joining us. If at https://watch.formed.org/formed-help-1/season:1 you would like to receive notices of our meetings and activities, please contact Katherine Cox, President, [email protected] or Stephanie Monroig, Vice President, [email protected] to be added to our email distribution list. 2021 meetings and May 10 activities: Meetings in Mini Hall Activities: and via Zoom: April 18: Corporate Current Mary Queen Parishioners March 8 Communion Mass Update Your Family Information April 12 April 24: Day of Prayer Parish Soft gives current parishioners the opportunity to log in and update family information.

Suzie Blake Outstanding 1. Go to the following link Christian Leadership Award https://galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com

The Mary Queen Women’s Ministry is seeking 2. A New User Registration Form will come up. Fill nominations for deserving high school seniors who show out the form and hit submit.

good leadership traits at home, in their church, in the 3. Your request will be sent to Mary Queen to obtain community and at school. A person of this character confirmation. would receive a $500 cash prize from the Women’s Ministry. 4. Once you receive confirmation, you may set a permanent password and make changes to your If you know a graduating senior who has these qualities, family information.

please write a letter of recommendation and nominate him This system allows you to add family members but it or her for Suzie Blake Outstanding does not allow you to delete them. If you need Christian Leadership Award. assistance in adding and/or deleting information or The person nominating must be over the age of 21 and a would like to provide your updated information via member of Mary Queen Catholic Church. The nominee telephone or e-mail, please contact Anita Shorosky at must be a Confirmed Catholic and an active member of 281-482-1391 or [email protected]. Mary Queen Catholic Church. Letters of recommendation must be turned in or mailed to the Church office, 606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood, TX The Hispanic Ministry Scholarships 77546, by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 31. Please address the letters to “Attention: Kathy Blake Morton - The Hispanic Ministry of Mary Queen is currently Women’s Ministry, Suzie Blake Outstanding Christian accepting applications for the 2021 Hispanic Ministry Leadership Award.” Scholarships. Two $1000 scholarships are available to Mary Queen parishioners that are graduating high school Women’s Ministry Scholarship seniors.

Mary Queen High School Seniors are invited to apply for Please submit your application online via the Mary Queen a one-time Women’s Ministry Scholarship of $500. website at www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org. It can be found under the “Update, Forms, Resources” tab. For details about how to apply and to download an Completed applications are due on Saturday, April 3, application, go to maryqueencatholicchurch.org/womens- 2021, by 5:00 PM. ministry-service-scholarship-application. If you have questions, please contact: Israel Garza at Applications completed applications are due by 5 p.m. [email protected]. March 29.

9 Divine Mercy Sunday

BEST LENT EVER Which one do you think will help you become a-better- version-of-yourself: A. Stop eating chocolate for 40 days B. Praying every day for 40 days We begin to prepare in Lent for our celebration of Easter Join Matthew Kelly for BEST LENT EVER this year as we and Divine Mercy Sunday as the eighth day of take a 40-day journey through his new book “I Heard God thanksgiving (the Octave Day of Easter). We especially Laugh: A Practical Guide to Life's Essential Daily Habit.” focus on performing works of mercy, spending more time Giving up chocolate could be helpful. Learning how to pray in prayer, as well as doing penances and giving alms. It will be life changing! is important to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation BEST LENT EVER is a free email program that sends during Lent. Praying The Divine Mercy Chaplet and daily inspirational videos directly to your email inbox. This Novena to The Divine Mercy can be helpful preparation acclaimed program will help you prepare your heart and as well.* mind during the season of Lent for the coming of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday. Whether we prepare for Mercy Sunday individually or as a member of a parish or other group, the essential ABC’s https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/best-lent-ever.html remain the same---Ask for Mercy, Be merciful to others, and Completely trust in Jesus.* La Salette Laity The Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet will begin on Good Friday, April 2, following the 3:00 PM Stations of September 2021 is the 175th anniversary of the apparition the Cross in the church. The remaining eight days of the at La Salette. Novena April 3–10 will be prayed at 3:00 PM in The St. All are welcome to join us as we learn more about Our Joseph Chapel, including Easter Sunday. Divine Mercy Lady of La Salette. Sunday is April 11, 2021. Watch the bulletin for more For those who are details. interested in becom- ing part of the Inter- *Marian Press Leaflet - How to Prepare for Mercy Sunday national La Salette Laity, the formation process will take place during the Texas Catholic Herald monthly meetings. Did you know the Texas Catholic Herald is online? We meet the first Bookmark our website to get the latest news, stories, Tuesday of the month at 2:45 PM view photos and more online at www.archgh.org/tch. with our first meeting this year being on March 2nd. The meetings are in-person and Zoom (contact Chris for the Zoom link). If you have any questions or would like addi- tional information, please contact Chris Austgen at 2814821391 or [email protected].

Let us pray for the grace to allow God to carry us, to gather us together into his flock and comfort us with love.

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Daily Readings

Saturday, March 6 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9 -10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday, March 7 Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps St. Joseph Chapel 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 or Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 24 Hour Adoration or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 4:30 PM on Tuesday to 5:45 PM on Wednesday Monday, March 8 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30 First Friday Adoration Tuesday, March 9 Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM Wednesday, March 10 Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20]/Mt 5:17-19 Please join us. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend Thursday, March 11 Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/ quiet time with Jesus and in prayer. Lk 11:14-23 Friday, March 12 Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10- 11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday, March 13 Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20- 21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 Sunday, March 14 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 or 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4m 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

COVID-19 Protocols • Arrive to the church about 20-30 minutes before Mass to allow time to be seated. Do not congregate Mary Queen welcomes our newest inside or outside of the church. Remain 6 feet from nonfamily members. Children of God into the Catholic Faith

• Please enter through the front doors of the church February 2021 and exit out of the closest exit at the

conclusion of Mass. Blake Brian Burt Madison Elizabeth Burt • All those 10 years and older who Vincent Charles Colonna enter the church and/or chapel must wear a mask covering mouth and Kinsley Olivia Davila nose. Mask must be worn at all times. Jade Nicole Hearn Erin Grace Sanchez • Please use hand sanitizer after Bridget Marie Woodrum entering the church. • Remember social distancing. Sit 6 feet from nonfamily members. • Communion will be given in the hand only. After receiving the Body of Christ, step to the side, lower mask, consume and replace mask. • There will be no offertory during Mass. Baskets will be placed in the back of the church. Kindly deposit your envelopes or cash in the baskets. The online giving or Rite of Baptism text to give is also available. Mary Queen will now be offering Baptism Preparation • Seating is at 50% capacity, which is 800 people. classes online. For more information on how to sign up for a class or information on having your child baptized, • Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention please contact Anita Shorosky at 281-482-1391 ext. and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, even 315 or [email protected]. those who have been vaccinated MUST continue to wear a mask in gatherings or public spaces. 11

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES

US Air Force: SSgt Chris Aubuchon, Capt James Barrington, Capt Andrew Bossert, Capt Stephanie Bossert, Capt Stephen Chauvin, 1st Lt Benjamin Clements, A1C Miles Coleman, AIC Alexis Copeland, A1C Mikayla Doiron, AIC Phillip Downey, Capt James Gregory, A1C Jasper Gregory, SSgt Christopher Hammer, SMSgt Joel Hebert, Maj Ramon Hernandez, Capt Shane Lockridge, Capt Rachel Miller, SSgt Brandon Ojala, Maj. Zac Pendleton, Capt Chad Roberson, Lt Col Brandon Sokora, SSgt Amanda Solis, SSgt Nicholas Wolford

US Army: SGT Zachary Cripps, CPT Thomas Harris, LTC Lisa Jarema, MAJ Michael Moad, CPT Brandon Nesrsta, LTC Ryan Nesrsta, WO2 Patrick Nagorski, SSG Kyle Perkins, SPC Jesse Roberts, PFC Kaitlyn Strassner, MAJ Brian Y’Barbo

US Marine Corps: Cpl Aaron Arribe, 2nd LT Joshua Butts, PFC Carl Chupungco, LCpl Michael Gray, Lt Col Andrew Kelemen, Maj Norman Renfro

US Navy: PO1 Chase Bourque, PO1 Randall Carmicheal, CM3 Cullen Kelly, MASR Marcus Reyes, PO1 Anthony Rinehart, CDR Mike Svatek, LTJG Kelli Svatek

If you have loved ones in the Armed Services and wish their names be listed in this column and to be remembered in our prayers, please email [email protected]. Include the rank of the individual, their name and their branch of service. Thank you and God Bless America!

Communications Guidelines & Deadlines If you have any requests for the bulletin, website, Facebook page, eNews, app, pulpit announcements, etc., please contact Erin Graham, Communications Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 281-482-1391.

For bulletin submissions, please send your information by noon by the submission date listed below, to [email protected].

All documents must be submitted in a Word, Publisher or Excel file.

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12 We Pray For …...

Charlotte Alexander Chuck Hansen Mary Catherine Natali Kenny Sanders Pat Hansen Naviar Family Helen Smith Dorothy Donegan Barrow Randy Hamilton Miner Nelson Vince Smith Genevieve Baur Edward Handwerk Special Needs Families Jeanette Belan Joel Hendricks Sandra Oyhenard Jesse Stephens Jacob Heredia Michelle Stephens Mary Jean Chatron Candace Heredia Joseph Pegram Timothy Stoehr Corlett Family Jayne Pesl Jim Curdie Roger Kattenberger Kelsey Phinney Maggie Kennedy Bob Pillow Unborn In The Womb Dennis De George Graciano Pina, Jr. Rochelle Dent Theodore Lapko Leona Popp Sharon Vochoska Sid Dent Cecilia Lansang Norbert Popp Emil Vrana Larry Larson Bill Powell Phil Widowski Pauline Ferguson Jaeyoon Raphael Lee Marilyn Powell Miles Libby Jan Gargrave Wyatt Libby Al Radous Wayne Gargrave Glenn Lunney Joan Radous Christian Gerber Mike Reagan Shirley Geerts Debi Reyes Angela Gorrell Deacon Dwight Mahoney Haley Rivera Olivia Gregory Antonette Marella Rochelle Family Jose Guerra Jean Maxwell Agnes Rohan Melissa Rios Gutierrez Jerry McCoy Carroll Rohan Loree McCoy Laura Rohan Jerome McCoy Thomas Rouse Ernestina McFarland Mary Rouse Freddy Mirelas James Mullen

For all those who are Health Care Workers, First Responders, Social Service Workers, those who continue to work to serve the community and all who are suffering and recovering from the Covid-19 virus and the hurricanes.

Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our friends who are sick. Give them strength in body, courage in spirit and patience with pain. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

In Memory of  Nancy J. Soyka Prayer List Requests We offer the Vigil Candle as a Memorial Candle each If you have a family member(s) or friend(s) who are in need of week to interested parishioners who would like to special prayers by our parish community, please consider request that it burn “In Memory of…” or “In Honor placing them on the Mary Queen Prayer List. of…” a loved one, living or deceased. To reserve the candle, contact the Receptionist in the Parish Office at You may do so by contacting Anita Shorosky at 281-482-1391. The name of your loved one will be [email protected] or 281-482-1391. published in the bulletin and near the Sanctuary Names will remain on the list for 60 days unless we are Candle in the Church. notified otherwise.

13 Differences Between Priest & Brothers

Question: What’s the difference between priests and Parents Just Don’t Understand brothers, friars, etc.? Anybody remember the old rap song by the Fresh Answer:The distinctions titles and categories used for Prince, aka Will Smith, “Parents Just Don’t Understand?” priests and the male members of religious communities can As we grow up, it is sometimes a struggle for us to be confusing, especially since the categories can sometimes imagine that our parents understand us. It can seem be intertwined as a man can be both a priest and a monk, or impossible that Mom and Dad remember the stress of a brother and a friar. So, to help to piece the puzzle together, exam week or peer pressure. We never saw them as it’s important to begin by noting some basic distinctions: children; we never saw their disappointed faces when they weren’t invited to a party, or their dashed hopes at a The distinction between priests (who are ordained for bad test grade. We never saw them homesick their first sacramental ministry) and brothers (who are non-ordained week of college or nervous to ask their crush to members of religious communities and who are committed to Homecoming. lives of prayer and service). We’re often the same way about God. We gripe about Priests: A priest is a man who has been ordained for what He asks of us. “He doesn’t understand sin — he’s sacramental ministry and these fall into two categories: A) all-good,” we think. “He doesn’t understand temptation — Diocesan (or Secular) Priests can either be attached to a He is perfect.” diocese and who serve under a bishop. Their ministry is In Scripture, God can be very much a father, telling us usually oriented toward pastoral service. B) Religious Priests what we can and cannot do. And yet, in His divine are members of religious communities (like the Franciscans, genius, He is sometimes simply a man at a well, asking Jesuits, Salvatorians, or Carmelites) and their lives are for a drink. guided by the special mission and charism of their community. While both kinds of priest practice sacramental For me, it turns out I didn’t need to tell my parents ministry, their spirituality and how they live out their anything about what I was going through as a kid — they priesthood can be very different. knew already. What I needed was for them to tell me what to do, and how to do it. Brothers: Brothers are non-ordained members of religious communities (such as those mentioned above) who live lives Similarly, we don’t need to tell God about human nature. committed to prayer and service. Religious priests and We need God to tell us about His nature. He’s good brothers serve together in their communities and their enough to ask us for a drink, to enter into our humanity. ministries include much more than the care of parishes. But we have to remember, for our own sakes, to have the humility to ask Him for something, too — the water Monks, Friars, and Canons: These are broad categories that that will quench our eternal thirst. include religious priests and brothers, and each of these is — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS connected to specific ways of life and spiritualities. ©LPi ©LPi

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