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.

OFFICE HOURS SACRAMENTAL CARE Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

By appoinment only BAPTISM Monday - Thursday Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the par- 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ish office two months prior to the desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent. WEEKEND MASSES BAUTISMO: Saturday: Vigil: 5:30 p.m. (English) Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 a.m.; la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bau- 5:00 p.m. (Youth) tismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Sábado: 7:00 p.m. (Misa de Víspera Adviento. en Español) Domingo: 1:00 p.m. MARRIAGE Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene must contact the office at least six months prior to their desired WEEKDAY MASSES wedding date. Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. (English) MATRIMONIO Martes: 7:00 p.m. Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena (Misa en Español) deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes 1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 a.m. de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la 1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 a.m. oficina para información. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. EUCHARISTIC, EXPOSITION UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: & ADORATION Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. ser ungido.

FINDING GOD Epiphany of the Lord The splendid magi, all sparkle and dash and solemnity, march right up off the pages of Mat- Regular Schedule thew’s Gospel and into our churches today. Matthew alone tells us this grand and seductive story so that we might see the light and know that the child these magi visited is the ful- Saturday, January 5 fillment of prophecy, the king of the world that stretches to the magi’s home country and Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM beyond, right down the ages to us. Misa de 7:00 PM Español We too see and understand anew. Like the magi, our patron saints for this day, we see in the newborn child the king of the universe and light of the world. Like the magi, we find in our- Sunday, January 6 selves a new faith and a new life. Like them, we return to our home by a new route. Mass at 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM; We are asked to come away from this festive season ourselves renewed and awake to the presence of God among us. We are asked to find God where God is to be found, to be atten- 5:00 p.m. - English tive and surprised and ready to bow down in adoration and to offer our gifts. Misa de 1:00 PM Español Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Page 2 | January 06, 2019 CHURCH STAFF Church Staff Continued MUSIC AND LITURGY CLERGY Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music & Liturgy Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P., Pastor [email protected] [email protected] Becky Bibens, Pianist Rev. Andrew Toyinbo, M.S.P., Parochial Vicar Kathy Yoo, Pianist [email protected] Deacon Rene Ramon NURSERY [email protected] Pat De Los Santos, Director of Early Childhood Ed Deacon Rick Simon [email protected] [email protected] Deacon Olatunde Branche [email protected] Deacon Nick Caruso (Retired) [email protected] Deacon James Meshell (Retired) [email protected] 530 Ferguson Street Humble, Texas 77338 Phone: (281) 446-8535 | Fax: (281) 446-8527 ADMINISTRATION www.smmcs.org Irma Bueno, Bookkeeper [email protected] Joshua Raab, Principal [email protected] Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary Eddie Greene, Development [email protected] [email protected] Laura Rocha, Admissions [email protected] Rodrigo Fuentes, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist St. Mary Magdalene Church Social Services [email protected] Telephone: (281) 540-1907 Derek Swanson, Receptionist Your generous gift helps those in need of food, [email protected] financial (Evictions & Utilities), and medical assistance. FAITH FORMATION Open Days & Time of Service: Michael Smith, Pastoral Associate for Formation Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 a.m. to Noon [email protected] We will always serve individuals and families in need. Donations Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of of nonperishable foods can be dropped off at the food pantry Elementary Formation Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 am to 12 pm or at the [email protected] Parish Office, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Richard J. Grebenc, Director of Adult Formation 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. [email protected] Please do not leave your donations at the church! Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry [email protected] Josefina Martinez, Formation Secretary During Sunday Mass [email protected] 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be 3 months to 4 years old. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Tuesday & Thursday Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Social Concerns [email protected] Children must be 3 months to 9 years old If you have any questions please contact MAINTENANCE Pat De Los Santos, Nursery Director, at Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician [email protected] or 281-446-8211. Ester Castro, Housekeeper Nursery Care is Free

Page 3 | January 06, 2019 TIME & TALENT MINISTRIES

MASS / LITURGY

ART & ENVIRONMENT RED HAT SOCIETY ASSISTANCE COUNSELING SERVICES Jean Johnson (281) 358-3416 Jo Smith (281) 381-9892 (Consejeria) June Domengeaux (281) 852-2555 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS REJOICE COUNSELING APOSTOLATE ALTAR GUILD COUNCIL 6878 (844) -295-3167 Shirley Jones (281) 852-0670 Tony Butera, Grand Knight PRISON MINISTRY ALTAR SERVERS (832) 279-7072 Mary Hernandez (713) 299-8493 Vickie VanGordon (832) 496-9876 COLUMBIAN SQUIRES HOSPITAL MINISTRY Jimena Farfán (Esp.) (832) 513-0812 Chief Counselor Deacon Ola Branche (713) 870- 4143 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Tom Andrews (713) 376-2044 HOMEBOUND MINISTRY OF HOLY COMMUNION CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Linda Enloe (281) 389-1820 Freda Monk (281) 852-7257 Rosa Herrera (281) 687-5823 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY German Pereira (Esp.) (281) 703-2418 MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Teresa O’Brien (919) 623-5343 INSTITUTED ACOLYTE Evaristo y Linda Estrada email: [email protected] Ron Cecil (281) 590-7528 (832) 244-9908 BLOOD DRIVE MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Rosa Herrera (281) 687-5823 Bert Guempel (281) 852-1549 FORMATION BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) (832) 405-2735 Madeline Graham (281) 446-8044 LECTORS ADULT FORMATION, MINISTRIES NURSING HOME MINISTRY Denise Ruffino (281) 300-8534 ADULT CONFIRMATION, Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Maricarmen Wells (Esp.) (832) 632-9944 BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) Park Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD Richard J. Grebenc (281) 446-8211 Monica Fontenot (281) 913-5221 Jennifer Loveless (580) 475-8566 CCE/FORMATION, INFANT BAPTISM ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Raquel Serrano (Esp.) (832) 790-0058 Mike Smith (281) 446-2933 Darryl B. (317) 256-5529 MUSIC MINISTRY ELEMENTARY FORMATION (K-5) Wayne B. (281) 777-9217 Perci Cacanindin (281) 446-8211 Ginger Herrington (281) 446-2933 Florentino V. (832) 605-1881 Yvette Rodriguez (281) 548-1674 IMPACT Young Adult Ministry Susan G. (281) 813-0575 Cynthia Hernandez (713) 302-5119 PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY DEVOTIONS PREPARATION FOR THE Ron & Ann McCuen (281) 852-4743 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE ([email protected]) EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Chris Rubio (281) 446-8211 Lucia (Lucy) Martinez (915) 503-3533 Yolanda Vuelvas (281)777-6188 YOUTH MINISTRY (6-12) 1 CHURCH INITIATIVE LEGION OF MARY Vacant (281) 446-1241 Ron McCuen (281) 852-4743 Barbara Rivera (Eng.) (281) 913-9631 RETIROS PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Violeta Amador (Esp.) (832) 571-6391 RETIRO DE ACTS Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Alex Fuentes (832) 423-0739 Kathy Burch (281) 812-9374 Horacio Garcia (Esp.) (281) 808-1647 Roxana Fuentes (832) 723-8748 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY HEARTS AFIRE Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 Cynthia Meneses (832) 492-1742 LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA DIVINE MERCY MINISTERIO HISPANO Dottie Gauthier (337) 344-2461 Don Beyette (832) 606-4710 Enriquecimiento de fe para adultos, sac- Terry Mares (832) 790-0837 ramentos de confirmación y comunión, OTHERS el proceso de rica, patrocinadores de STEWARDSHIP matrimonio, bautismo de niños de 0-6 MOTHER'S DAY OUT Tom Kleypas (281) 852-7937 años, quinceañeras. Pat De Los Santos (281) 446-8211 Vickie Cortez (281) 446-8211 FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS Pauline Brown Chair (832) 338-9657 OUTREACH MINISTRIES PASTORAL COUNCIL KEENAGERS (60+) Patty Sobelman (832) 265-7399 Barbara Walker (281) 852-4103 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY FINANCE COUNCIL YOUNG AT HEART (50+) Chris Rubio (281) 540-1907 Bert Guempel (281) 852-1549 SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP Food Pantry, utilities and evictions Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 Page 4 | January 06, 2019 PASTOR'S WEEKLY MESSAGE

Epiphany of the Lord, January 6, 2019

Following the star

My dear people of God, welcome to the New Year 2019. I pray that we will all experience the blessings and joy of the Lord during this year. We celebrate the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord today when the Lord revealed himself to all nations. Jesus Christ who was born a Jew but whose mission is for all peoples revealed himself to the Gen- tiles represented by the Magi from the East. The story of the magi is found only in the gospel of Matthew. It described how they saw a star and had intuited that something new and unique has happened. The Magi from the east were well known as astronomers and interpreters of omens and dreams. They were conscious of the world around them as they identified different stars and their movements. They noticed something unusual about a particular star and decided to search for its meaning. Their knowledge was not complete, but they decided to go in search of the full knowledge and truth. This led them to a little village of Bethlehem where they found the newborn Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the Word that became flesh for our salvation.

In order for the Magi to follow the star, they had to let go of many other comforts, including their familiar world. They had to endure untold hardships on their way, yet they did not allow the star to get away from their sight. The star led them to Jesus, the prince of peace. When they found Jesus, they felt fulfilled and they paid homage to Jesus and presented gifts to him. Tradition has it that the magi were three kings. If they were kings, they surely recognized in the baby Jesus someone more important than them, a King that is more than other kings and so they paid him homage. This was unlike Herod who not only did not recognize the supremacy of Christ but perceived Jesus as an enemy. Herod was self-cen- tered and selfishness that he became brutal, killing innocent children in his quest to destroy Jesus.

We are all looking for fulfillment in life. We are on a journey to fulfill our dreams, our vocations. On this path, the ‘star’ that appeared at the beginning may soon begin to fade and we may start to lose hope. The magi for a while lost the star or rather, they did not see clearly where the star was leading them. They got confused and had to ask questions as they progressed on their journey. As they asked questions, they also reflected on what they were experiencing. They were single-minded and refused to be put off by difficulties and trials. We are to imitate them. Our doubts must not make us lose faith, but rather we are to press on and find the star again. A fulfilled life is not without hardship and difficulty. The Magi experienced had difficulties along the way but because they were focused, they found the Christ. They presented gifts to Jesus, but they were the one who received the most important gift knowing Jesus as the King. As we dream and strive to achieve our goals, we ought to think of the common good rather than just our individual selfish interests. The person who destroys others in other to succeed brings destruction on himself or herself.

On this First Sunday of the new year 2019, we reset our dreams and aspirations with a renewed hope in the Morning Star, Jesus Christ. Let us follow the star with renewed strength, determination, and faith. We pray that we will always feel God’s closeness to us this new year and always. May the year 2019 be a Year of Fulfillment for all of us, Amen!

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

Page 5 | January 06, 2019 MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS Stewardship 8:30 a.m. Collections ------1 Jn 3:11-21; January Ps 100:1b-5; 12/23/18 Offertory $19,684.91 5:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Community Jn 1:43-51 12/23/18 Online Giving $ 5,589.03 5 Angela Rosa Mendoza † Total $25,273.94

Saturday 7:00 p.m. Javier Parilla † Christmas Offertory $40,908.00

7:30 a.m. Rev. Fr. Jean An Oxarango † Second Collection ------Isaiah 60:1-6 *12/23/18 Offertory $6,011.07 9:00 a.m. Flora Duran (SPI) Psalm 72 *SOCIAL CONCERNS Joanne Jacques (SPI) Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 11:00 a.m. Enya & Joanna Anglis † Diocesan Services Fund Harry B. Breda † Sunday (DSF) 6 1:00 p.m. Celso Alcala Vargas † ------5:00 p.m. Liem Tran † Report as of the 12/24/2018

2018 Goal January 8:30 a.m. Adriane & Michael Covey (SPI) 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; $165,000.00 Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; María Elsa Gonzalez † Amount Pledged $166,027.91 7 Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Monday Amount Paid $157,227.91 10:00 a.m. ------1 Jn 4:7-10; Total January Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; 407 Mk 6:34-44 Participants 8 12:00 p.m. ------Tuesday Second Collection 1 Jn 4:11-18; January ------8:30 a.m. Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; 9 Mk 6:45-52 St. Mary Magdalene

Wednesday Capital Campaign Your generous gift will help fund the fu- Pedro Fuentes Larreynaga 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; January 8:30 a.m. ture church expansion and other parish & Fam (SPI) Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a projects. If you do not have an envelope, 10 please indicate CAPITAL on your check. Thursday 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps Thank you January 8:30 a.m. ------147:12-15, 19-20; for your generosity! Lk 5:12-16 Friday 11

Thomas Donovan † 5:30 p.m. 1 Jn 5:14-21; January ------Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; 7:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene Community 12 Jn 3:22-30 Saturday

Please stop by the parish office and reserve the date and time for your intention. Flower Donation Donations for flowers in remembrance of a deceased, an anniversary, or any special day will be accepted only for the feast and solemnities of the church. Your donation of $75 is appreciated as it helps defray the cost of the flowers. A two-week notice is advisable for the honored to be placed in the Sunday bulletin.

Page 6 | January 06, 2019 THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Date Event Time Place CH Knights of Columbus Sunday, January 6 Mass 7:30 PM Rosary Walk Sunday, January 6 Mass 9:00 AM CH Sunday, January 6 Mass 11:00 AM CH Sunday, January 6 Mass (Sp) 1:00 PM CH Sunday, January 6 Mass 5:00 PM CH Monday, January 7 Stewardship Mtg. 6:30 PM CR Monday, January 7 Grupo de Oración/Coord. Mtg. 7:00 PM SJH Monday, January 7 PQM Meeting 7:00 PM SMH Tuesday, January 8 Dr. Brooks 9:00 AM CR Tuesday, January 8 Confessions 6:00 PM CH Tuesday, January 8 CDA Meeting 6:00 PM SMH Tuesday, January 8 Grupo de Oración 7:00 PM FLC Tuesday, January 8 101 Legion of Mary Mtg. 7:00 PM 101 Tuesday, January 8 Quinceañera Rehearsal 5:30 PM CH Wednesday, January 9 KC Meeting 6:00 PM MGH 12, 2019 Wednesday, January 9 Marriage Prep. Class 7:00 PM SJH Saturday, January at 9:00 AM Wednesday, January 9 Legión de María 7:00 PM LIB Thursday, January 10 PQM & HH /Sit & Saw 9:00 AM SMH Knights of Columbus invites Thursday, January 10 Parish Choir Practice 7:00 PM CH families of ST.MM to come Friday, January 11 Legión de María Mtg. 10:00 AM SJH and join the Rosary Walk!! Friday, January 11 Conf. 2019 Cand. Ori. 7:00 PM CH & FLC (Every 2nd Saturday on Friday, January 11 FPMC Spanish 7:00 PM MGH odd-numbered months). That will be held in Saturday, January 12 Sacristan Training 8:00 AM CH the Rose Garden between the Saturday, January 12 KC-Rosary Walk 9:00 AM RG Rectory and Saturday, January 12 Steps for Students Dinner 12:00 PM FLC Magdalene House. Saturday, January 12 Baptism Class (Eng) 12:15 PM 215 Saturday, January 12 Confessions 3:30 PM CH Sunday, January 13 Bautizos 2:00 PM CH Bulletin Deadline Sunday, January 13 CCE Classes 3:00 PM SPC Two weeks in advance of Sunday, January 13 Youth Night 6:15 PM SPC publication date. E-mail bulletin announcements to: [email protected] St. Mary Magdalene Nursing Home Ministry *Liturgy and Faith Formation have priority over all articles, thank you for St. MM Nursing Home Ministry is LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. This min- your cooperation. istry aims to give nursing home residents some joy and comfort through daily fun activities *FLC: Family Life Center * MGH: Mc Givney such as games, music, arts, reading or simply enjoy talking or listening to the nursing home Hall * SJH: St. Joseph's Hall * Lib: Library residents. Please contact the director, Monica Fontenot, to learn more about School *MH: Magdalene House this very rewarding ministry at (281) 913-5221. Thank you so much! *CR: Conference Room * SMH: St. Mary's Hall *RG: Rose Garden * PO: Parrish Office

WORD OF LIFE: “Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!” “Address of John Paul II to the Bishops and Apostolic Administrators of Albania on their ‘Ad Limina’ Visit, February 3, 2001” © 2001, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Page 7| January 06, 2019 CCE / FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

2019 Confirmation CLASS: All candidate paperwork (copies of Youth Ministry Events: We have a middle school “Nerf Baptism and First Communion certificates, plus Sponsor Battle” scheduled on Monday, January 7th from 6:15pm forms), and the payment of the $175 Confirmation fee was - 7:30pm in the Youth Room. There is a high school “Ser- due at the end of December! That means you should get vice Night / Nerf Battle” coming up this Thursday, it in immediately!! Our Candidate Orientation ( FLC ) and January 10th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Youth Room. Parent / Sponsor Meeting ( Church ) are this Friday, Janu- As always, everyone is welcome to attend; please bring a ary 11th at 7:00pm.The weekly Confirmation classes begin friend (and a snack… preferably in that order)! Parents, Wednesday, January 16th at 7:00pm in the FLC. The 2019 adults, or young adults who want to help - WE NEED Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April YOU! Contact Mike in the Youth Office at msmith@st- 6th at 5:30pm. mm.com or 281-446-1241. 2019 is here and it’s gonna be an AWESOME NEW YEAR… out with the old and CCE / Formation Classes: CCE classes for the spring semester in with the new! Come be a part of it. will begin next week (beginning January 13, 2019). Enjoy this last break… stay safe and healthy! Junior High Rally: All our middle school youth (grades 6-8) are invited to attend the largest archdiocesan-spon- First Communion Masses: Congratulations to our 130 stu- sored youth event on Saturday, February 23, 2019 dents who received the Body and Blood of Jesus for the (10:30am - 9pm). JHR is held at Sts. Simon and Jude in first time on Saturday, December 29th! Certificates will be The Woodlands and brings almost 800 youth and youth ready for pick-up beginning Monday, January 14th in the leaders from across the archdiocese! The cost is $50 if you Formation Office. Please remember the only more import- register by Jan. 20th (price goes up to $60 per person if ant than First Communion is Second Communion! you register between Jan. 27 - Feb. 4)… financial assistance is available for those that need it, and are looking for a few chaperones, too (special discounts for chaperones to Sacrament Preparation (Spring 2019): For all students prepar- attend!). Need registration paperwork? Just talk to Mike ing for First Reconciliation / First Eucharist, our first class - we can also email it to you. is coming up next Monday, January 14th at 6:00pm. All students should be dropped off in the St. Paul Center… 2020 Confirmation Orientation: If you are the parent of parent meetings in English will be in McGivney Hall (next a current 9th, 10th, or 11th grade high school student door to SPC) and in Spanish at St. Mary’s Hall (Parish Of- that is not in the 2019 Confirmation class, then you are fice building).We still need a few more sacrament catechists invited to attend this important orientation meeting - let Mike know if you can help. Please be sure to buy your on Friday, January 25th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the sacrament book for $25 before the first day of class; we will Church. We will review the 2020 Confirmation calendar NOT sell books the day of class on 1/14! and archdiocesan/parish sacramental guidelines, plus you will have a chance to ask questions and get answers Epiphany of the Lord about our program. While students are welcome to attend, we need at least one parent plan to attend!

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. 2019 Confirmation candidates/parents:@conf2019 2019 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program):@conteam19 2020 Confirmation candidates/parents:@conf2020 2018 Archdiocesan Youth Conference: @smmayc 2018 - 2019 Sacrament Preparation (parents/students preparing for Confession/Communion):@prepfall or @prepspring High School Youth Ministry:@stmmHS Middle School Youth Ministry:@stmmJR

Mike Smith, M.A. Ginger Herrington VACANT Pastoral Associate for Formation Coordinator of Elementary Formation Coordinator of Youth Ministry (281) 446-2933 (281) 446-2933 (281) 446-1241 [email protected] [email protected]

Page 8 | January 06, 2019 CHILDREN’S NEWS NO CCE today. CCE classes resume next Sunday, January 13, Tuesday, January 15, and Wednesday, January 16. Visit the Elementary portion of the parish website for lots of important information and fun extras: http://www.st-mm.com/elementary. We continue Big Idea Two: How does Jesus teach us to live a moral life? How does Jesus teach us to live a moral life? Our topics include the Ten Commandments, Jesus’ Great Commandment, Conscience Formation, Making Good Choices, and the Beatitudes. Please help your children to understand that the Commandments were given to us to help us get to Heaven. When we obey God, we come to know, love, and serve Him in this world for eternal happiness in the next.

Breaking Open the Word for Families for The Feast of the Epiphany By Ginger Herrington Reading 1: Isaiah 60:1-6 Lord. Every nation on Earth will adore You. The prophet Isaiah foretold the advent of the Messiah Who comes to the Holy Land. His splendor is so great that people from all over the world come to adore Him. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Three Kings came to pay homage to a baby in a manger. These kings read the holy writings of many nations and read the signs of the times; they were prepared for the coming of the Messiah. Although this Feast marks the end of the Christmas Season, we should emulate those wise kings of old: read the Scriptures, read the signs of the times, and be prepared for Jesus when He comes to us in prayer, in the sacraments, and at the end of time. The glory of the Lord shines upon us; rejoice! Reading 2: From the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6. The Holy Spirit revealed that Gentiles and Jews are both co-heirs of the promise. God promised Abram that from him a “great nation” would come forth. God called Abram to leave his hometown of Ur and travel to an unknown destination to worship the One True God. Abram obeyed God’s call in faith. He knew nothing of this “new” God and did not know where he was going, but he trusted God, Who speaks directly to the heart. When Abram was 99 years old, God changed his name to “Abraham”, meaning “father of many nations.” God kept His promise, and Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old and his wife was 90! With God, all things are possible. Isaac was the “child of the promise”, and we are all “children of the promise” since we have Abraham as our “father in faith”: we believe even though we have not seen Jesus Christ with our physical eyes. We are members of the same Body of Christ; we are co-partners through the Gospel. Celebrate our Faith! Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12. The magi did Him homage, opened their treasures, and offered Him gifts. The Three Kings, also known as magi or wise men, searched honestly and diligently for God with a pure motive; and when they found Him, they worshipped Him and offered their treasure to Him. Herod, too, wanted to know about the newborn Messiah, but not with a good motive: he wanted to kill Him; Herod did not find Jesus. When we find Jesus, let us offer Him our treasure: love, praise, thanksgiving, and perseverance in good deeds. Wise men still seek Him; let us be counted among the wise. Our Pope speaks: "When we listen to the Word of God, we obtain the courage and perseverance to offer the best of ourselves to others." – Pope Francis. Scan this QR code with your smartphone. to access the full and complete text or see it online at www.st-mm.com/bulletins-childrens-news-full-text ADULT FORMATION The Riches of Our Who Am I to Judge? Faith How do we talk about morality in a world that no longer believes in truth? This 8-part Deepening Our Appreciation study program (with DVD) gives us an important key to respond effectively to relativ- of Catholic Practices ism—a Catholic moral worldview. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, how making a judgment is not judging a person’s soul, and how, in the words of Pope Francis, “relativism wounds people” and is “the spiritual poverty of our times.” When: Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:00am Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm Winter Series: Who Am I to Judge? Where: St. Mary’s Hall WHAT: Video, study guide, and discussion on Dr. Edward Sri’s re- cent offering, Who Am I to Judge? Who: Gilbert Alfaro WHEN: Wednesdays: Jan 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & Feb 6th, 13th, 20th, SESSIONS: and 27th at either 9:30-11:00am or 7:00-8:30pm February 7: Eucharistic Adoration WHO: Facilitators Rich Grebenc (mornings) and Paul Rangel, FTCM February 14: Honoring the Saints (evenings) February 21: Praying for the Dead WHERE: Adult Education Room 215 (in the school) WHY: To battle the scourge of relativism becoming more pervasive February 28: Novenas and Devotions day by day.

Please contact Rich Grebenc Please contact Rich Grebenc Dir. of Faith Formation (rgrebenc@st-mm. Dir. of Faith Formation ([email protected] or com or Ext.246) to register. The associated study guide will be available Ext.246) to register. for a donation as will the optional book.

Page 9 | January 06, 2019 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAINING/UPDATE FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION We have scheduled two dates for our next training/update sessions for current Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC): Mon. Jan. 14, 2019 - 7:00pm-8:30pm Wed. Jan. 23, 2019 - 7:00pm-8:30pm (both session in the church) At these sessions, we will review guidelines and procedures and discuss new procedures. Some EMHCs have served for a long time and others are fairly new, but regardless of experience, all EMHCs are required to attend an annual training session in order to stay current on EMHC procedures and to share your experiences and questions with other EMHCs and our pastor. No need to register in advance, but we will ask at- tendees to sign in so we will know who attended.

MAGDALENE HOUSE UPDATE: If you would like to join the Magdalene House Core Team, please email Chris Rubio at [email protected]. Current Openings: Data- base Entry, Intake and Caseworkers.

The Archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities also offers other opportu- nities for healing after abortion. Interested individuals can attend one or all events 9 DAYS FOR LIFE: depending on need and preference. For more information or to register 9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted novena for the for any of these programs, contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities respect and protection of every human life. Each at 713-741-8728 or email [email protected]. day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related Texas Rally for Life The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer trans- information. portation to Austin, TX; for the Texas Rally for Life march on January 26, Participants can receive the novena by download- 2019. January 2019 marks 46 years since Roe v. Wade. Join thousands of Texans ing the free 9 Days for Life app, or by subscribing to march in support for each human life. For more information call the Office of to daily emails or text messages. (A printable ver- Pro-Life activities at 713-741-8728 or 713-440-3443 for Spanish or to register visit: sion will also be made available online.) https://archgh.cvent.com/TexasRallyforLife2019. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to sign up. Leaders’resources will also be made available from this website.

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Boys and Girls, Ages 9-14 Location: St. MM - Family Life Center 527 South Houston Ave. Humble, TX, 77338 SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018, 1:00 PM For more information, please contact: Toby Liles 281-705-5247, Terry Liles 281-384-0993 Tony Butera 832-279-7072

NORTHEAST World Youth Day Houston & Eucharistic Vigil CATHOLIC SINGLES Come and join hundreds of young A Ministry for Singels Ages 40 & Older! adults (ages 18-39) in celebrating WYD in Houston. We will celebrate it local- Join us! NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, A ly at St. Jerome Catholic Church MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40 and older, (8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston TX gathers on Wednesday, January 9, to talk/eat/ 77080) on Saturday, January 26, drink at 7:00 P.M. at Pete’s Burger Place, 24626 2019, from 1pm-8pm. It will include Loop 494 in Kingwood (1½ mile north of North- saint relics, 20 workshops in English and park Drive). For more info, contact Elizabeth Spanish, multicultural music, fellowship Schields (281-441-2552 or elizabeths2@peo- and Vigil Mass. $20 per person by plepc.com) or Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or January 16th at 713-741-8778 or [email protected]) or subscribe to us www.archgh.org/yacm. All night on Flocknote at either St. Martha’s or St. Mary adoration of Blessed Sacrament is free Magdalene’s website. and open to the public. Hosted by Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry.

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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

FORMING THE COMPLETE CHILD THROUGH FAITH, REASON & VIRTUE

Upcoming events at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR GRADES PK3 - 8th GRADE FOR INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A TOUR To register or donate please go to the link below Contact Laura Rocha at [email protected] https://www.steps4students.org/organizations/st-mary-magdalene When current families refer a new student, who attends SMMCS for their 1st nine weeks, the current family will receive a $250 SMMCS Openhouse for enrollment tuition credit. Once the new student completes the school year, January 27, 2019! the referring family will receive an additional $250 tuition credit. SMMCS Casino Night February 9, 2019 All credits are for the 2018-2019 school year. Additional information to follow 530 Ferguson St. Humble TX 77338-8018 530 Ferguson St. Humble 281-446-8535 | Fax 281-446-8527 TX 77338-8018 www.smmcs.org 281.446.8535 | Fax 281.446.8527

St. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL: LION'S ROAR

The New Lions Roar will be published bi-monthly on Fridays. If you have pictures of your family or student(s), please submit them to Eddie Greene at [email protected] or visit https://smmcs.org/lions-roar

Please, remember always take and check the St. MM - Bulletin every weekend after Mass for updated information. Also, you can find it with just visiting our website at https://www.st-mm.com/bulletins and click on Bulletins.

Page 12 | January 06, 2019 MENSAJE DEL PÁRROCO

Epifanía del Señor, 6 de enero de 2019

Siguiendo a la Estrella

Mi querido pueblo de Dios, bienvenidos al nuevo año 2019. Ruego que todos experimentemos las bendiciones y la alegría del Señor durante este año. Hoy celebramos la fiesta de la Epifanía cuando el Señor se reveló a todas las Naciones. Jesucristo, que nació como judío, pero cuya misión es para todos los pueblos, se reveló a los gentiles reyes magos del Oriente. La historia de los magos se encuentra sólo en el Evangelio de Mateo. Describió cómo vieron una estrella e intuyeron que algo nuevo y único ha sucedido. Los magos del este eran bien conocidos como astrónomos e intérpretes de augurios y sueños. Eran conscientes del mundo que les rodeaba, ya que identificaban diferentes estrellas y sus movimientos. Es por eso que notaron algo inusual sobre una estrella en particular y decidieron buscar su significado. Sus conocimientos no fueron completos, pero decidieron ir en busca del pleno conocimiento y la verdad. Esto los condujo a un pequeño pueblo de Belén donde encontraron a niño Jesús, el Mesías, el verbo que se hizo carne para nuestra salvación.

Para que los Reyes Magos siguieran la estrella, tenían que dejar ir muchas otras comodidades, incluyendo su mundo familiar. Tenían que soportar incontables dificultades en su camino, pero no permitían que la estrella se alejara de su vista. La estrella los condujo a Jesús, el príncipe de la paz. Cuando lo encontraron, se sintieron cumplidos, le rindieron homenaje y le presentaron regalos a Jesús. La tradición sostiene que los magos eran tres reyes. Si fueron Reyes, segu- ramente reconocieron en el niño Jesús a alguien más importante que ellos, un Rey que es más que otros reyes y así le rindieron homenaje. Diferente fue Herodes, que no sólo no reconoció la supremacía de Cristo, sino que percibió a Jesús como un enemigo. Herodes fue egocéntrico y egoísta que se hizo brutal, matando a niños inocentes en su búsqueda para destruir a Jesús.

Todos buscamos nuestra realización en la vida. Estamos en un viaje para cumplir nuestros sueños y vocaciones. En este camino, la “estrella” que apareció al principio pronto puede comenzar a desvanecerse y podemos empezar a perder la esperanza. Los magos por un tiempo perdieron la estrella o más bien, no vieron claramente donde la estrella les conducía. Se confundieron y tuvieron que hacer preguntas a medida que avanzaban en su viaje. Al hacer preguntas, también reflexionaron sobre lo que estaban experimentando. Ellos eran de mente única y se negaron a ser despreocu- pados por las dificultades y las pruebas. Debemos imitarlos. Nuestras dudas no deben hacernos perder la fe, sino que debemos presionar y encontrar la estrella de nuevo. Una vida cumplida no es sin dificultades. Los magos experimen- tados tuvieron dificultades en el camino, pero debido a que estaban enfocados, encontraron a Cristo. Ellos presentaron regalos a Jesús, pero ellos fueron los que recibieron el don más importante conociendo a Jesús como el Rey. A medida que soñamos y nos esforzamos por alcanzar nuestros objetivos, debemos pensar en el bien común y no sólo en nuestros intereses egoístas individuales. La persona que destruye a otros en otro para tener éxito trae consigo la destrucción de sí mismo.

En este primer domingo del nuevo año 2019, reajustemos nuestros sueños y aspiraciones con una esperanza renovada en la estrella de la mañana, Jesucristo. Sigamos la estrella con renovada fuerza, determinación y fe. Recemos para que siempre sintamos la cercanía de Dios a nosotros este año nuevo y siempre. ¡Que el año 2019 sea un año de cumplimien- to para todos nosotros, amén!

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

Page 13 | January 06, 2019 ANUNCIOS DE LA SEMANA OFRENDAS DE Tienes un corazón para Cristo? ¿Te agrada servir a su pueblo? NUESTROS TESOROS ¡Tenemos una oportunidad gratificante para ti! Ofrendas Los Ministros extraordinarios de la Sagrada comunión necesitan su ayuda para servir a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo con este Sacramento vital. Es 12/23/18 Ofenda $19,684.91 un gratificante Ministerio y una manera maravillosa de servir en nuestra comuni- 12/23/18 Por Internet $ 5,589.03 dad. ¡Esperamos que usted considere unirse a nosotros! Total $25,273.94 ¡El entrenamiento puede ser completado en pocas horas! Ofrenda de Navidad $40,908.00 • Ser un ministro extraordinario Comisionado de la comunión (EMHC) o recibir formación para EMHC. Segunda Colecta • Recibir entrenamiento en el Ministerio de hogar por parte de un miembro del *12/23/18 Serv. Sociales $6,011.07 equipo. • Estar actualizado en el entrenamiento de VIRTUS. Fondos de Servicios Para mayor información, contactar a Linda Enloe al 281-389-1820 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] Diocesanos (DSF)

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[email protected]. BrandonMarta al (832)233-1069 o encuentros Parroquial. pm en St. Joseph’s Hall, Edificio de la Oficina mes durante el año escolar de 10:15 am-12:00 tercer primerNos reunimos y el cadaJueves de Para información contactar a mayor

Jornada Mundial de la Juventud en Houston & Vigilia Pastoral Ven y acompaña a cientos de jóvenes adultos de 18 a 39 años de edad a celebrar la JMJ en Houston. Celebraremos en la Iglesia de San Jerónimo (8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston TX 77080) el sábado 26 de enero de 1pm-8pm e incluirá reliquias de santos, 20 talleres en Inglés y Español, convivencia, música multicultural y Eucaristía. $20 por persona antes del 16 de Enero www.archgh.org/yacm 713-741-8778. La adoración al Santísimo será toda la noche,

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CCE/FORMACIÓN Y MINISTERIO DE LA JUVENTUD

Clases de CCE/formación: Las clases de CCE para el semestre de primavera comenzarán la próxima semana (comenzando el 13 de enero de 2019). Disfruta de este último descanso... ¡mantente seguro y saludable! Clase de Confirmación 2019: Todo el papeleo de los candidatos (copias de los certificados de bautismo y primera comunión, además de los formularios del patrocinador), y el pago de $175 de la cuota de confirmación se debió pagar a finales de diciembre! ¡Eso significa que sino lo ha realizado usted debe hacerlo inmediatamente!! Nuestra orientación para candidatos (FLC) y la reunión de padres/patrocinadores (iglesia) son este viernes, 11 de enero a las 7:00PM. Las clases semanales de confirmación comienzan el miércoles 16 de enero a las 7:00PM en el FLC. La Misa de confirmación 2019 se celebrará el sábado 6 de abril a las 5:30PM. Misas de Primera Comunion: ¡Felicitaciones a nuestros 130 estudiantes que recibieron el cuerpo y la sangre de Jesús por primera vez el sábado, 29 de diciembre! Los certificados estarán listos para su entrega a partir del lunes 14 de enero en la oficina de formación. ¡Por favor recuerden que más importante que la primera comunión es la segunda comunión! Preparación sacramental (primavera 2019): Para todos los estudiantes que se preparan para la primera reconciliación/primera Eucaristía, nuestra primera clase será el próximo lunes, 14 de enero a las 6:00PM. Todos los estudiantes deben ser retirados en el centro de St. Paul... las reuniones de padres en inglés estarán en McGivney Hall (al lado de SPC) y en español en St. Mary's Hall (edificio de la oficina parroquial). Todavía necesitamos unos cuantos más catequistas sacramentales, haganle saber a Mike si usted puede ayudar. Por favor, asegúrese de comprar su libro sacramental por $25 antes del primer día de clase; ¡NO venderemos los libros el día de clase en 1/14!

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