Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1- Welcome 2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 We are delighted to welcome each and every one who has come to wor- Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, ship with us today. Whether you’re a longtime parishioner, a newcomer, or 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 just visiting, know that our desire is to extend God’s loving presence to all. Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6- If you would like to register, you can download the registration form 9; Lk 24:13-35 from our website, www.stmartha.com, or find a copy in the narthex on the Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Welcome Kiosk. Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Vision Statement: Baptized into Christ Jesus, we worship as one and reach out to all. Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14 -21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, Message from our Pastor 13-15, 22-24; Rev 1:9-11a, Dear Parish Family, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 Happy Easter! I hope the joy of our Lord’s resurrection fills your heart. As many of you know, I am a big sports fan. Easter Mass Intentions for the Week is like the Super Bowl, World Series, March Madness, World Mon./April 22 8:30 AM †Carl Vonttefley Cup, and Olympics rolled into one. All those other events don’t †Uriel Beldañez come close to the magnitude of the victory that we celebrate †Ernie Loera today: Our Lord defeating sin and death forever!!! Tues./April 23 Jesus has gone through great adversity this week as we have remembered His 8:30 AM Helen Fletcher Passion, Death, and now His Resurrection. He did that for us. He did it for †Aaron Anderson †Eduardo Coligado love. I hope and pray that you and your family have a very happy and blessed 7 PM †Roger Farley Easter season, and I hope you experience the love that our Lord’s resurrec- Wed./April 24 tion is for all of us!!!
8:30 AM †Jack Throop Fr. TJ †Cathy Sedlak †MaryAnn Affleck 10 AM †Ramen & Maria Castillo †Jude Miller Sunday Readings and Reflection †Kenneth Guth Thurs./April 25 Today’s Readings 6:30 AM First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). 8:30 AM †Walter Hopkins Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm †Virginia Gaffney 118). †Claudette Tircuit (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts on heaven Fri./April 26 (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacri- 8:30 AM †Rosamaria Rocha †Rodney Haase ficed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). †John Smith Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the emp- Sat./April 27 ty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Luke 24:1-12 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, 5:30 PM †Merilyn Deane Luke 24:13-35). †Kevin Lynch The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. †George Calogne Sun./April 28 7 AM †Katherine Spensieri Happy Easter †Benigno Family Happy Easter! Or as most other languages prefer: Blessed Pasch— †Janet Breen Passover! Pasqua, Pascua, Páscoa, Pâques! Israel’s Passover through the 9 AM Red Sea to the Promised Land! Jesus’ Passover through the Cross to resurrec- 11 AM †Byron Bertrand tion! Our catechumens’ Passover last night, and ours once upon a time, †Virginia Stolarz †Jesús Guzman through Baptism’s waters to our family’s Eucharist! Welcome, everybody! 1 PM †Pedro Serrano Merlan As someone once said of the Catholic Church, “Here comes everybody!” So †Jose Luis Cano in this Jubilee of Mercy, we make our own Saint John Chrysostom’s Easter †St. Michael & St. Barbara welcome from fourteen hundred years ago: “Let everyone enjoy this radiant 5:30 PM For the Parish feast! You who fasted from Lent’s beginning, and you who didn’t fast at all, PLEASE NOTE: The 8:30 AM School Mass rejoice! The table’s richly set! Come, take from it, everybody, no worries, no takes place at the Faith Formation Campus. embarrassment! All of you, taste the banquet of faith! Enjoy the feast of for- NEXT SCHOOL MASS: giveness! Let no one grieve for having sinned again and again: pardon has WED., APRIL 24. risen from the tomb!” Happy Easter! Blessed Pasch! Welcome, everybody! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Happy Easter Please remember the recently deceased and their families in your prayers: Easter Vigil, April 20: Carl Rosenberger (husband of Norma Ros- 8:30 PM (No 5:30 PM Mass) enberger, father of Carla Thiry, Pamela Easter Sunday, April 21: DiMola and Michael Rosenberger) Joseph Cook (father of Donna Rueby) 7 , 9 , and 11 AM, and 1 PM (Spanish Mass). Pierre Collee Overflow Masses will be held in the Activity Center on the Louis Snoe (husband of parishioner Shirley Woodland Hills Campus at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Snoe and father of parishioners Debbie (Chapel opens after 1 PM Mass. No 5:30 PM Contemporary Mass and McDaniel and Cheryl Strickland) No Sunday Nursery) Thomas Bosch (father of Kathy Stierman) Mary Ann Carroll Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers: Mary Silvers, Joseph Brass III, Jim & Grace McQuillan, Natalie Kapnick, Lynette Smith, Elena Childre, Lisa Ferguson, Gail Huff, Stephanie Pereira, Helmut Zehrer, Carole Zehrer, Casey Yarbrough, Augustine Rey F. Rivas, Edwin T. Fos, Dominic Villamor, Demetrio Villamor, Jr., Lorrie Lamb, Millie Smaardyk, Robyn Laumbach, Margo Young, Bruce Henderson, Susan Semary, Penny Gaido, Ian Hogg, Deacon John Schuster, Grant McTaggart, Martha Busch, Rick Frantz, Leroy DeReese, Steven Foster, Andrew Hernandez, Francois Tartamella, Peggy O’Brien, Eli T. Fos, Adonis Ysulan, Bill Burk, Margo Rushin, Jeanette Lobue, Marcella Clampitte, Barb Isom, Candace Divine Mercy Sunday Gilman Hupp, Mary Ann Fernandez, Fannie Grande, Tim Reardon, Virginia Gaffney, Randall Herr, Dickie Howard, Mike Badura, Feast of Divine Mercy Gonzalo Moreno, Waldon Landry, Cathy The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated on Silk, India Geohegan, Rowan Mae Sullivan, Sunday, April 28, at 3 PM in the Church with Elizabeth Fisk, Joey Tortorice, Monte Slat- special prayers and graces granted with Plenary ton, Dane Russell, Erin Pergola, Megan Indulgence under conditions attached to Mercy Brissenden, Catherine Casey, Jessica & Chris Jones, Connie Sue Rodebaugh, Jerry Sunday obligations. Please join us on this joyful Denton, Deacon Alfredo Soto, Bob Feast day celebration! Hatczel, Juanita Allen, Patrick Hosay, Misty Abalos, Carmen Aloisio, Christine (Pradel) Conditions to obtain PLENARY INDULGENCE Doherty, Jonny Hegna, George Vosmik, (remission of temporal punishment due to sin) on Anne Schuelke, Margaret “Susie” McDer- mott, Javier Rosales, Andrew Hernandez, Divine Mercy Sunday Judy Trahan, Eddie Fenner, Katherine Ir- 1. Confession- complete detachment from sin win, Sallie Howard, Jose Calixto Martinez, 2. Holy Communion Angel Curet, Elnora Peralta, Mike Daciek, 3. Participate in Divine Mercy Service in presence of Blessed Sacrament Thyra Beck, Denny Enriguez, Eric Vergara, Jo Horton, Veronica Jimenez, Louis D. 4. Recite Our Father & Creed followed by Merciful Jesus, I trust in You Garcia, Paula Seams, Ben Johnston, Grego- 5. Everyone encouraged to practice Works of Mercy ry McNeal, Roberta Martin, Amy Bui, Rich- For those who cannot attend services due to illness or disability, prayer of ard S. Fitzharris, Emlyn Evans, Pat Hyland, Zachary Cantu chaplet, Our Father & Creed followed by Jesus, I trust in You before a Divine Mercy Image may obtain indulgence while uniting intentions & Communion to the Sick: If you or a loved sufferings with Jesus & poor souls. one are in Kingwood Hospital or are home- bound and would like a Communion Minis- Divine Mercy Ministry —The Divine Mercy Ministry prays the Divine ter to visit, call the church office at 281-358 -6637 to let us know. Mercy Chaplet in the chapel, at the Faith Formation Campus, every Military Wreath: Please pray for our active Sunday at 3 PM, for the conversion of sinners, the sick and the dying military as seen on the wreath in the Nar- (except Divine Mercy Sunday which is prayed in the main church). thex. To add a loved contact Jodi at 281-358- Everyone welcome! 6637, ext. 201, or [email protected]. EASTER FLOWERS The Easter Flowers in the Church have been dedicated to the following:
In memory of those who have died: Damian Accardo*Johnny Acosta*Margaret Acosta*Ady Family Members*Javier Aguilar*Maria del Refugio Aguilar*Aida Alcocer*Felipe Alcocer*Carol Alswede*Rafael Alvarado-Peñalvert*Inocencia Alvarado- Peñalvert*Miguelina Alvarado-Peñalvert*Belew& Enrique Alvarez*Evelyn Amiden*John Amiden*Na vidad Arce*Reynaldo Arce*Tia Debb Arce*Bea & Joe Aubry*Albert Aubry*Cli on J. Avery*John S. Babich* Apolonia Balarezo*David Balow*Mary Ann Balow *Edward C. Balow, III*Edward C. Balow, Jr.*Gloria Rita & Vincent Philip Barbacane*George & Donna Barry*Wanda & Ralph Bartels*Salvador Bau sta Jr.*Hilda Bau sta*Yosie Bau sta*Harold Bau sta*Mary Belcher*Jim Bell* Sam & Eltra Bellard*Joseph & Cindy Bellard*Lauren Belle o* Elaine Perez Benavente*Vicente & Josefina Benavente*Steven Benavente*James & Margaret Berkovich*Byron Bertrand* Peggy Beyer* Rhonda Beyer*Milena Bizjak*Mary Flynn Black* Madelene H. Black*Madelene E. Black*Kevin Black*Joseph Black*Anice Blance *Bostele Family Members*Paul Manfred Braun*Bertha Breaux *Kevin Briones*Peter Brovarore*Henry Brovarore*Dr. Theodore Brown*Odessa Brown*Fred Brundre e*Richard & Jeanne Brundre e*Jack Buerke *Anita F. Buhidar*Rebecca Burch*George Burch*Marie Burch*Fred Burk*Stacy Burk*Andres Calvo *Baby Aaron Carranza*Olivia Faith Casanova*Maria Luisa Casanova*Esequiel Luis Casanova* Ramon y Maria Cas llo*Jose Castro*Gabriel H. Chandra*Mellanie Chapman*Ron Chapman*Blake Chiasson*Connie Christenser*Joseph Ch. Chua*Maureen Churchard*Don Churchard*Efrain Jr. & Feliz M. Claudio* Father Dennis Colamarino*Belinda Flauta Collins* Freida Conley* Andrey Conley*Louise Conley*Walter Dean Conrad*Conroy/Grace Family Members*Joseph & Catherine Cook*Mary Crawford *Howard Cronenwe *Melva Cronen- we *Paul Cronenwe *Mary Louse Cumella* Tony Cumella*Anthony Cumella*John F. Cumella*Ruth & Bill "Autremont*Karen Davila O'Hara* Marcela Davila*Juan Ramon Davila*Merilyn Deane*Gladys Debose* Michael Del Greco*Joseph Del Greco* Mr./Mrs. Salvatore DePrimo*Anne C. DePrimo*Jose Diaz*Jacquelyn Duname* Charlo e Dymke*Cruz Eliazo*Eliazo Family Members*Rosemarie Elizarraras*D.L. Estess*Eula Estess*Frank Eve s*Rafael A. & Angel E. Fernandez*Angel & Dolores Fernandez*Lourdes Figueroa-Or z*Larry & Magdalena Flauta*Patricia Flynn*M. Cecilia Flynn* Helen Ford*Clark & Clara Forner*Mimi Frantz*Pearl & Paul Fuqua*Lorenzo & Polly Gallegos*Lucio & Anifa Garcia*Harlan & Madeline Garland*Mr./Mrs. Jose Garza Sr.*Mary Gawlikowski*Adam Gawlikowski* Mr./Mrs. Glenn Giacobbe*Violeta Girau* Sandu Giugiuc*Iuliane Giugiuc*George Alexandru Giugiuc*Jesus Gonzalez Family Members*Camillo Goodwill*Richard Gregory*Adelaide Grindel* Bobby Grun*Mr./Mrs. John B. Guidace*Esteban Gumban Jr.*Lacey Gunter*Lydia Gu errez*Mr./Mrs. Clarence G. Hail* Katheleen Hall*James Harasha* Marie & Joe Harrison*Brenda Harvey*Edward & Mary Haughey*Edward & Margaret Haughey *George Hawkins*Wallace Hawkins*Renee Hawkins*Harold A. Hebert*Sharon Hedberg*Heidgers Family Members*Kim Hellmers*Evelyn Herbert*Eloisa Herrera*Huang Family Members*Mr./Mrs. Hussain* Katherine Imhoff*John Imhoff*Charles Imhoff*Mr./Mrs. Ishtayan*Patricia Jemsek*Jose & Mercedes Jimenez*Sarah Jolly*Rose & Dan Kaminski* Charles V. Kane* Helen J. Kane*Mr./Mrs. Ka ja-Ari*Albert & Blanche Katz*Julie Kaufman*Bud & Jan Keegan*Kevin Keegan*Josephine Kennedy *Jus n & Verna Kennerson* Ma hew Styx Kite* Joseph Mark Kite*Baby girl Kite*Baby Kite*Carl Krolikowski*Joseph & Anglea Kusic*Gloria Guidace La Querre*John & April Lastowsky*Lawrence “Mickey” Leach*Mary & Harold Leitner *Fred Leon*Glenda Libranda*Ann & Julius Lidgus*Romualdo Ligsay*Lima Family Members*John Lipinski*Francisca Liscano* Francisco Lisca- no*Sister Maria Elena Lopez* Mercedes Lopez* Monica Lovelady*David Lucas*Macik Family Members*George Christopher Madenbach Williams*Mike Maggio*Annie Maggio*Ki y Maher*Walter Maher*Robert Mallon*Chris ne Mallon *Robert Mansfield*Irene Mansfield*Margaret Mares*Wanda Mares*Christopher Marione*Mar n Family Members*Shannon McAlister*McCar n Family*Joan McCann*Roger & Xavier McGrath*Sgt. Bill Meeuwsen*Novie Melanson*Helen & Andrew Mikan*Robert Andrew Miklos* James & Angie Mizell*Mary & Sol Modica*Pedro Molinyawe*Molinyawe Family Members* William & Evelyn Montgomery*Bill & Anna Moore* Grandparents Moore*Mike Moore*Mr./Mrs. Don Moore*Rick Moore* Alvyn & Jean Moore*Marcelino & Guadalupe Moreno*Andrea Moreno*Albert & Blanche Napientek*Cynthia Ann Nelson* Be y & Don Niemeier*Fanny Nohle* Bernie & Marg Novakoski* Mahail Oblemenco*Gabriel Oblemenco*O'Boyle/McManus Family Members*Mary & Florian Ogrodowicz*Eddie & children Olivares*Mary Ann O'Malley*Dorothy Palus*Susan Perault* Grandparents Pfeifar*Roy J. Pfister* Vito Piraino*Vito F. Piraino* Kent Pollak*Luis Quintero*Josefina Quintero*Carlos M. Quintero*J. Francisco Quintero*Mirere Quintero*M. Concepción Quintero *Robert M. Remkes*Joyce E. Reny*Joseph E. Reny *Adelia Reny*Doria & Therese Richards*Melquiades Rivera*Jovita Rivera*Antonio Rivera*Magdaleno Rivera*Marian Roberts *Angel Robles*Elvira & Frank Rodriguez*Jose & Guadalupe Rodriguez* Miguel & Cleofas Rojas*George Rollins*Lester Paul Rome*Anne C. Romonko*John Romonko*Bob & Betsy Ronner* Bill Ronner*Rosandic Family Members*Elide Rosas* Raquell Rospigliosi*Leno Rotondi*Robert G. Russell III*Robert G. Russell Jr.*Mamie Yenni Russell*Sammy Sagona*Shirley Sagona* Susan M. Saladino*Saldama Family Members* Maria Monica Salinas*Vicki Samcomb*Sarman Family Members*Harry Sa er- white*John & Be y Schimmelbusch*Larry & Joyce Schneider* Brenda Sco *Len Sco *Doris Seadler*Walter Seadler *Joe & Catherine Sera *Panudda Sermpol*Mr./Mrs. Raymond Shapman* Allen Shepherd*Lucy Silva*Carol R. Smith*Mary Diane Smith*Snider Family Members*Magda H. So an* Maria de Jesús Sosa*George Spartz*Aliceanne Spartz*Paul Spera* Brian Spicer*Sophie Piercy Stanley*Penny Stark*Virginia Stolarz*Mery Jo Stoner*Stephen Stoner*Robert Stout*Frank Streva* Bill & Mary Sukoloski*Bernard & Catherine Sullivan*Robert Swadley* Stan Symons*Mr./Mrs. Francisco Tamayo Sr.*Melvin & Zula Tate*Tavares Family Members*Joey Tendorf*Dick Tietjen* Mary & Diedrick Tietjen*Russell & Norma Timm*
Con nued on next page Mr./Mrs. Joseph Todaro*Charles Tu*Sara Vargas*Ricardo Vargas*Demetrio J. Villamor Sr.*Charlo e A. Villamor*Voltman Family*John Wakefield*Ruth Wakefield*Molly Wakefield*Ann Wallace*Karen Warfield* William Waring*Diane Warr*Sam & Weezie Weeks*Allen & Larry Wehner*Donald Winter*Margaret Winter*Mr./Mrs. Wongpradit*Donald Woody*Felicitas Yam- bao* Gilbert Ybarbo*Edubeguez T. Ylanan*Bibiana D. Ylanan*Raynilda D. Ylanan*Bablyn D. Ylanan*Conrado D. Ylanan*Gene Zidek*
In honor of: Alvarez Family*Barron Family Members*Robert Bohlke & Phllip Suarez, Jr*Burke Family Members*John & Rose Capitano* Cowan Family Members*Joseph & Irene Czachorowski*Theresa DeLaffose*Jacqueline Duname*Minnie M. Ferguson*Henry Ford*Hernandez Family Members*Albert & Blanche Katz*Andrew & Edith Lopez*Joseph Lopez*Lionel & Lena Montagne* Be y & Don Niemeier*Dolores Power* Javier Rosales*Laura Santana*Joe & Catherine Sera *Anthony Simeone*Spiller Family Members*Rosa Mary Tucker*
Thanks to the following for dona ng: Joseph Accardo*Nathan & Pamela Acosta*Roland & Stacy Alley*Mark & Cynthia Babich*James & Kathy Balow*Barry & Jen- nifer Baltz*Fred Bandini*Salvador Bau sta*Maureen Berkovich*Larry Berkovsky*Robert Black*John Brand*Raul & Lourdes Briones*Nevra M. Brotherton*Stephen & Elizabeth Brovarone*John & Chris ne Buerke *Robert & Sandra Burk*Holly Burns* Patricia Bu ermore*Alonzo Byington*Dominick Caprio *Abel Casanova*Homero & Maria Cas llo*Thomas Chapin*Dwayne & Dawn Chapman*Gary & Robin Chapman*William Chestnut*David & Rosa Churchwell*Walter & Jacky Conrad*George & Rosalinda Coronado*Sotero & Araceli Cortez*Philip & Marie Cowan*C.J. Cumella*Mike & Cheryl Daciek*David Daleiden* Cameran & Tara Dalili*Frank Damratoski*Laura Dantoni*Jose & Jean Davila*Eddie & Mary Demary*Giro & Anne Deprimo* Margaret Egan*Fernando & Lourdes Fernandez*Joseph Fitzharris*Larry & Patricia Flauta*Bernard & Pia Flynn*John & Nora Flynn*William & Mary Lou Ford*John Forys*Toby & Yve e Frend*Edward & Jane Fu erer*David Garcia*Rosa & Priscilla Gar- cia*Robert & Cheryl Gawlokowski*Brad Gearhart*Joyce Gekeler*Mr./Mrs. Glenn Giacobbe*Guadalupe Gill*Gerald Gobbi* Delma Gonzalez*Juan & Mayra Gonzalez*Joel & Marilynn Govern*Robert Grab*Ruth Grimm*Pablo & Celina Sconochini Gug- lielme *James & Heidi Guilfoyle*Michael & Connie Gumban*Robert & Paula Hall*Mark & Maggie Halleck*Djoni & Sjarvina Handoyo*Robert & Dessie Hawkins*Patricia Hebert*Alton & Cindy Heckaman*Kevin Heyl*James Daryl Hodges*Virginia Hog- wood*Peter & Adela Holda*Mr./Mrs. Ming Yu & Theresa Huang*Lance & Patricia Jackson*Eric & Janice Johnson*Sean Julian* Ronald & Laura Elaine Kane*Tom & Kathie Katz*Michael Kennedy*Danny & Anna Kite*Elsie Kupstas*Julio Lago Canosa* Thomas & Georgiana Lastousky*Winston & June Ledet*Brenda & Raul Liscano*Mario & Angelica Maria Lizalde*Jeffrey & Kathy Loyka*Robert & Susan Elaine Lozano*Larry & Lynn Lucas*John & Diane Lumsden*Holly Luszcz*Carlos & Dorothy Mag- gio*James& Barbara Mallon*Raymond & Patricia Mansfield*Armando Mares*Mark & Joanne Marione*David & Julie Mar n* Ed & Carolyne Mar nez*Bernade e McManus*Michael & Theresa Meeuwsen*William & Jenny Meyer*Gerard & Phyllis Michel Jr.*Helen Michelini*John & Deborah Mikan*James & Anne Mitchell*John & Kathleen Mizell*Michelle Modrick* Michael Moffi *Romeo & Gloria Molinyawe*William & Bonnie Montgomery*Brian & Lynn Moore*Joe & Joan Moore*Thomas & Joanne Moore*Richard & Kathleen Napientek*Marilyn Northcu *Daniel & Doreen Therese Norton*Adriana Oblemenco* Ken Olive*Bonnie Petrus*Anthony & Teresa Piraino*Wayde Prejean*John & Rita Price*Dolores Quintero*Bill & Joann Rakow* Michelle & William Raley*Charles Reny*Frank & Meghan Robertson*Alfredo Rodriguez*Frank & Elvira Rodriguez*Gina Rosales*Donald Rozum*Peter & Merrelene Rufila*John Saladino*Jesus Saldana*Leonard Sarman*Linda Sarman*Milan & Julie Saunders*Richard Savoie*John & Diane Schimmelbusch*Roger & Anne Schuelke*Alan & Anne e Elaine Sco *Mark Sco * James & Keri Seadler*Shirley Sellers*John Simone *Mr./Mrs. Craig & Kirsten Simonsgaard*Tommy & Jonell Snider*William Snyder*Mary Spicer*Lee & Minerva Spiller*Robert & Arlane Sponaugle*Mark Stemmans*James Stevens*Edwuard & Susan Stock*Mr./Mrs. Richard & Theresa Stolarz*Irene Storkan*Jlynn Stout*Dean & Mary Ellen Swadley*Rebecca Swerdoff*Pauline Symon*Manuel & Dorothy Tavares*Glenn & Linda Taylor*Henry & Charlo e Wladysl Tendorf*Darin & Laura Tiedtke*Audrey Toker*Larry Vollmer*John & Anne Wakefield*Dan & Maria Waring*Crescent Royale Way*Peter Weber*Andrew & Chris na Wemyss*Angela Wemyss*Andrew & Sandra West*Bryan & Evelyn Williams*Christopher Williams*Mary Williams*John & Le cia Winter*RIchard & Gina Woods*David & Karen Wooldridge*Norma Ybarbo*
Administrative News JOB OPENING IN THE PARISH OFFICE PLEASE NOTE: The St. Martha Parish Pastoral Council The director of Community Life is accepting applica- represents the St. Martha community in providing counsel tions for a part-time assistant. This position is a 10-15 and consultation to Fr. TJ. hour week and will involve some evenings as well as day- Council members will be available in the Narthex before time hours. Some hours are flexible, some are specific. and after all Masses the second Sunday each month. For more information please contact Francine at [email protected] or call her at 281-358-6637 ext. Giving has never been easier with 200. Text-to-Give. Securely make a one-time gift to St. Martha Offertory, Martha’s Kitchen, The Parish Office will be closed on Easter Monday, Capital Campaign or current special collec- April 22. The office will reopen on Tuesday morning, tion. Text 281-324-8582. Text $ amount in message line. April 23, at 9 AM. Follow link to complete one-time registration. 6 Community Life Ministries Director of Community Life: Francine Puglia, (281)358- Family and friends of L.G.B.T. 6637 Ext. 200, [email protected] Catholics – Are invited to gather For a complete list of Community Life Ministries please turn for prayer, discussion and fellow- to page 14 of this bulletin. ship. Our focus is on building bridg- es and staying close to the Church. Monica's Hope: Prayerful Support For informa on on the monthly gathering, please for Parents of Troubled Children contact Francine at [email protected] Don't suffer in solitude. Within our Catholic community there are many with troubled children of all ages. Problems like addiction, criminality, YOUNG AT HEART mental illness, etc. Find support, strength and en- LUNCHEON - couragement in a confidential environment. And, in the ex- Happy Easter ample of St. Monica, you can pray for your child and find Come celebrate the Resurrection peace. The next meeting will be Monday, May 6, at 7:30 PM of the Risen Lord at our Easter in Room 1 on the Woodland Hills Campus. If you have ques- "Young at Heart" Lunch- tions, call Paul and Marcia Aegerter at 281-812-1288, e-mail eon. Put on your Easter Bonnet, [email protected] or Kathy Czubik at 713-213-7173, e- grab your Easter Basket and join us for fellowship, mail [email protected]. bingo and lunch. We might even have a "surprise visitor." Come join us on Wednesday, April 24, in St. Martha Women’s ACTS Retreat the Family Life Center. Bingo begins at 11 AM, fol- Sept. 12-15, 2019 lowed by lunch and fellowship that ends at 2 PM. If Registration for the September Women’s Eng- you are new to our community or have never been, lish ACTS Retreat will be held the weekend of try us out. Bring a friend and join the fun! We meet May 4-5 after each Mass in the Narthex. The on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesday of each ACTS retreat is a three day/three night retreat month for fellowship, bingo and lunch. If transpor- that focuses on Adoration, Community, Theology and Ser- tation is needed, contact Domenica Seitz at 713-899- vice, and is presented by parishioners of St. Martha. Registra- 1016. If you have any questions, please call Nancy tion is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis and Karpinski, 713-594-4430. must include a non-refundable deposit of $50. The cost of the retreat is $200 but do not let the financial considerations pre- vent you from attending the retreat. Please prayerfully con- ST. MARTHA ROSARY GUILD sider attending this exciting retreat!! If you have any ques- Come and join us! Enjoy an afternoon of tions, you can contact the retreat Director, Amy Avery at 713- fun, fellowship and making rosaries. 480-1204 or [email protected]. April Rosary Guild Meetings Registration forms available on-line at www.stmarthaacts.com (Room 2, Woodland Hills Campus) Second Sunday 1—3 PM NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES Fourth Wednesday 11:30 AM—3 PM Get out for a bit(e)! NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, Contact Gilda Womack, 281-989-4241 or gawomack@ A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40 and older, will gather hotmail.com, for more information, membership, rosary supplies, and rosary orders. on Wednesday, April 24, to talk/eat/drink at 7 PM at Jason's How to pray the rosary classes and refresher clas- Deli, 1275 Kingwood Drive in Kingwood. For more info, con- ses! Contact Flora at [email protected] for up- tact Elizabeth Schields (281-441-2552 or [email protected]) coming class dates. Classes are for adults and chil- or Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or [email protected]) dren of all ages. Groups welcome. Free one hour or subscribe to us on Flocknote at St. Martha’s or St. Mary class, complementary rosary and pamphlet on how to Magdalene’s website. pray the rosary. Refreshments served.
CARING COOKS— THANK YOU to all of our Caring Cooks who have so gener- ously given of their time to make meals for those in our parish community who are truly in need at a difficult time and have no one to provide meals for them. This is an awesome minis- Martha’s Quilters makes and try open to anyone who would like to provide a meal every gives blessed afghans and quilts to now and then to a fellow parishioner in need. We are a parishioners of all ages who are sick or blessed community in that we have so many caring and help- undergoing surgery. Please help us find our ful folks to help out when one of us is in need. If you would parishioners who need this comfort and our like to be a part of this truly rewarding team of caring cooks please call: Karen Rexer 281-354-8857 or Marian Brown 281- prayers. Call or text Helaine Parks at 713- 630-4820 to sign up. And as always, if you should find your- 824-7730 or e-mail Sally Wasserman self or someone you know in need of help with meals during a at [email protected] very difficult time please know there is someone there to help. Vocations Corner 7
CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: . Interested in hosting the Chalice for Vocations? Please contact Karen Ehlig at 281-813-3285 or by e-mail at [email protected] to schedule a week. Are you a homeschooler or teacher who wants to talk about vocations? Does your son or daughter have the interest or qualities to become a priest or religious? Scholarship Opportunities Do you want to explore ways to show appreciation for our priests or support a vocation ministry? If so, explore www.vocationministry.com for Catholic Daughters of the information and ideas about the priesthood, Americas religious, single, and married life. Court St. Martha #2504 2019 Annual Scholarship Applications Holy Hour of Adoration for Vocations Exposition & Benediction
Second Tuesday: 7:30 - 8:30 PM The Catholic Daughters of the Americas 2019 Second Friday: 9 - 10 AM Annual Scholarships will be awarded in Sponsored by Serra Club May 2019 to two or three college-bound, Northeast of Houston service-oriented, high school seniors at St. Martha. Serra Club Northeast of Applications are available at the Parish office. Houston Invites You To Their Application & requested documents must be delivered or postmarked by Monday, Monthly Dinner April 30, 2019. and Meeting Monday, April 22 6:30 pm Social, 7-8:30 pm Dinner and Program Italiano’s Restaurant, 217 FM 1960 at Bypass Road East The cost for dinner is $15 per person
Guest speaker: Rev. Phil “Skip” Negley
RSVP: Eileen Benvegnu, [email protected], (713) 826-4943
Serra Clubs foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life; encourages and affirms vocations to the consecrated life and nurtures the spiritual growth and formation of its lay members.
Serra Club Northeast of Houston is part of Serra USA, District 10, serving St. Martha, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Philip, St. John of the Cross, St. Leo, and St. Dominic. To find out more about this or- ganization, go to https://serra10.com. 8 Adult Faith Formation Director of Faith Formation: Carla Lewton, (281)358-1959 Are you interested in looking into the Ext. 213, [email protected] Catholic Church or completing your For a complete list of Faith Formation ministries please turn Sacraments? to page 14 of this bulletin. RCIA is your answer! RCIA is a process for adults, either unbaptized or bap- The Faith Formation Office will be closed on Easter tized in another Christian faith, who: Monday, April 22. The office will reopen on Tuesday Wish to know more about the Catholic faith. morning, April 23, at 9 am. Are Catholics who need to complete their sacraments BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY: Please of Eucharist and Confirmation. join us for Breakfast & Bible Study on We will have a NEW INQUIRER GROUP BEGINNING Tuesday mornings, 9:30–10:45 AM, in SOON! Room 2 on the Faith Formation campus. For more information or if you have any questions, We will be reading, studying and sharing on the Sunday Scriptures (led by Carla Lewton). You do not have to register for please contact Charles or Lisa Ferguson at the RCIA of- this free study. fice via email at: [email protected].
What is Catholics Returning Home? Catholics Returning Home is a program that invites non-practicing Catholics to return home to the Catholic Church and resume active practice of their faith. If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while, this invitation is for you! No matter how long you have been away and no matter what the reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church.
Please join us for informal listening/Q&A sessions and an update of the Catholic faith, facilitated by former non-practicing Catholics. Next six-week session starts Tuesday, April 30, 7-8:30 PM. Catholics Returning Home sessions provide updated information on the basics of Catholicism in an informal, support group format.
Topics include:
Welcome and Overview of the Series: Sharing by Team and Participants The Church Today – Changes since Vatican II, Q&A Explanation/Walk through of the Mass, Q&A The Creed: What Catholics Believe, Wrap-Up, Q&A Explanation of Reconciliation, Q&A
If you would like more information or to participate, please contact: Carla Lewton, [email protected], 281-713-8968 Faith Formation—Youth and Young Adults 9
Vacation Bible School 2019
June 10-14, 12:45-4:00 pm
REGISTRATION Senior Sendoff Retreat We are now accepting registrations for the IS OPEN!!! Senior Sendoff Retreat! Register online at stmartha.com/vbs Who: All current high school students 9-12 Forms available if needed in the Faith Formation office. What: Overnight retreat with fun activities, For more information call Patty 281-713-8969 or games, and prayer
visit stmartha.com/vbs When: Saturday to Sunday, May 11-12
High School and Adult volunteers are needed. Where: Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston http:// To volunteer register online. www.cho-yeh.org
Why: Fun, Faith, and Fellowship... Why Not? Can’t volunteer? Help feed our hungry volunteers. Donate individually wrapped How: More info and signup at https:// snacks or bottled water! stmartha.com/seniorsendoff 10 Liturgical Ministries Director of Liturgy: Mariel Parra, (281)358-6637 Ext. 280, [email protected] For a complete list of Liturgical Ministries please turn to page 14 of this bulletin.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION “Could you not watch one hour with Me?” CALLING ALL THE OPEN HOURS: SWEET 16 GIRLS TUESDAY 4-5 PM. SATURDAY 7-8 PM & 9-10 PM AS WELL AS ALL THE GIRLS IN HIGH SECOND ADORERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN: FOLLOWING HOURS: Monday: 1-2 AM , 3-4 AM, 11- NOON, 7-8 PM, 8-9 PM SWEET 16 GIRLS RETREAT Tuesday: 2-3 AM 3-4 AM, 7-8 AM, MIDNIGHT-1 AM Saturday, April 27, in Room 2 at the Wednesday: 2-3 AM, 4-5 AM, 4-5 PM, 7-8 PM, Woodland Hills Campus, 10 am 8-9 PM, 11 PM - MIDNIGHT Thursday: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, MASS on Saturday, June 1, at St. 8-9 AM, 4-5 PM, 7-8 PM, 9-10 PM, 10-11 PM Martha Church, 3 pm Friday: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM , 6-7 AM, 4-5 PM, 6-7 PM, The cost of the retreat and the Mass is $50 8-9 PM, 10-11 PM for each participant. If you are 16 or enrolled Saturday AM: 1-2 AM, 5-6 AM, 9-10 AM, 10-11 AM, in High School, you are a candidate for this 11 AM – NOON blessed and joyful experience. For more Saturday PM : 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM, 4-5 PM, 7-8 PM, information please contact Yazmin Lago 9-10 PM, 10-11 PM ([email protected]) Sunday: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 8-9 AM, 10-11 AM, 11 AM -NOON, 2-3 PM, 9-10 PM, 11 PM-MIDNIGHT If you are interested in participating in this ministry or would like more information, please contact: Carmen Ogando at 832-767-8826 or at [email protected]. Social Services and Outreach Ministries If you need a substitute, please call Director of Social Services and Outreach Ministries: your division leaders: Olga Najar, (281)713-8966, [email protected] Robyn Laumbach for Midnight - 6 AM (713-851-8768) For a complete list of Social Service and Outreach Karen Ehlig for 6 AM - Noon (281-813-3285) Ministries please turn to page 14 of this bulletin. Annunciata Hopkins for Noon - 6 PM (281-360-1258) Beth Beckham for 6 PM - Midnight ( 281-435-1439) HAAM FOOD FAIR AT ST. MARTHA’S May 22, 2019 Here is the Communion antiphon for 7am and 9am Masses 11 AM—1 PM this weekend. The cantor or choir will sing through it once 4301 Woodridge Parkway first; after this, please join us in singing each additional Please note: Volunteers are needed to repetition of the antiphon. help with this event. Call Marty Curtis, 832-445-4101, or Gary Estess, 713-703-8879 for more information.
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE Next weekend, April 27 & 28, we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. Donations will benefit St. John of the Cross Food Pantry in New Caney. Thank you for your contin- ued generosity by contributing non-perishable gro- cery items to help those in need. (Please place your Food Donation in the Rotunda before Mass. There will be a sign in the Narthex directing everyone to the Rotunda and a sign in the Rotunda showing where to place the food.) Social Services and Outreach Ministries 11
ST. MARGARET OF COSTELLO’S SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY Please join the St. Margaret of Castello’s Special Needs Ministry on Monday, May 6, 8-9 PM in the Family Life Center, Room #2 (next to the library). Our guest speaker will be Becky Dodson from Includ- ing Kids autism center (https:// THANK YOU for your continued donations to Mar- includingkids.org/). She will be tha’s Kitchen. Your thoughtful generosity is most discussing support for families with Autistic members. Please contact appreciated. May you and your family have a blessed Craig Simonsgaard at 832-633-0321 Easter. or [email protected]. Note: Martha’s Kitchen will be closed on Easter Monday, April 22. PROJECT RACHEL Project Rachel is the confidential and Maria Goretti Network (MGN) - compassionate outreach to women who Hur ng? have had an abortion or been involved Support Group for Survivors of Abuse Healing in an abortion. Its purpose is to foster A peer to peer self help support group for a er reconciliation and healing between the women and men focusing on healing and Abor on— parent and Christ, His Church, the forgiveness. For information on monthly child, and all other significant relation- meetings e-mail: ships. Questions? Call 713-741-8728. [email protected] or call 713-775-9213.
Out of work? Looking for a change?
To learn more about the CanCare ministry contact Debbie Mikan, at 832-723-3459, or [email protected] We can help! St. Martha’s Meetings every Friday from 9:15 AM to noon in Room 2 on St. Martha’s Faith Formation Second Family Campus (3702 Woodland Hills Drive) Ministry St. Martha’s Between Jobs and Beyond ministry consists of a group of helps those who are looking for a new and more sat- volunteers who provide isfying job. personal presence and assis- We can help with resume writing, interview tance to make life better for preparation and networking. the weak and vulnerable and for those who serve them. We also can help you get your head in the right Through simple acts of place, spiritually and emotionally, which is criti- kindness, team members enable care “partners” to cal for effective job seeking. retain their independence and We encourage a spirit of service to others. When self-esteem while offering primary caregivers respite we help others, we feel better. from the demands of caring for a loved one. Questions? E-mail If you or someone you know could benefit from [email protected] or Second Family Ministry, please contact call Bob Simpson at 713-410-2844. Sharon Voorhes at [email protected]. 12 St. Martha Catholic School Principal PK3-8th: Jessica Munscher, (281) 358-5523. SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD For more information regarding SMCS please visit St. Martha's Catholic School is seeking new member volun- www.stmarthacs.org teers to discern to serve on the School Advisory Board (SAB). Discernment will be held on May 14, 2019. St. Martha Catholic School Board is advisory and consultative to the Principal & Pastor. The school board assists the Principal & Pastor in recommendations and articulating the educational needs and aspirations of the school and school community, St. Martha Catholic School is accepting based on our Strategic Plan. The School Board advises and applications for the 2019-20 school year. gives guidance in the areas of Catholic Identity & Academic Interested families are invited to create Excellence, Enrollment & Marketing/Development & Institu- an online application by visiting the tional Advancement and School Leadership & Governance/ school website: www.stmarthacs.org, Finance/Facilities. click Admissions, then Apply Online. Each board member discerned serves a term of three years and All new applications are accepted online. may serve up to two terms. Meetings are held the second Mon- Please email Jodie Richter at day of every third month, beginning in August. Meeting are [email protected] with any questions. from 6:30-8 pm in the school library. To be able to discern for the school board, all of the following St. Martha Catholic School provides an excellent Catholic education by developing mind, heart, and qualifications must apply: spirit as we share in community to form witnesses Registered parishioner of St. Martha Catholic Church who transform the world. Parishioner may or may not have children within the school Parishioner must be in full communion with the Catholic Church St. Martha’s Catholic School is hiring for the Parishioner may not be an employee or spouse of an em- 2019-20 school year! Please apply online at ployee of St. Martha Catholic Church or St. Martha Catho- www.choosecatholicschools.org. lic School Assistant Principal Interested candidates should e-mail the school principal, Mrs. Jessica Instructional Support Liaison Munscher, at [email protected] by May 5, with their interest in Library & Media Specialist serving in this important ministry. Advancement & Development Director Classroom Teacher Email the principal, Jessica Munscher, with any questions: [email protected] Around the Community Calling all Golfers! The 8th Annual Kingwood Fallen Heroes Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 11, at Kingwood Country Club. This event honors SGT. Brandon C. Bury, SGT. William Meeuwsen, and Lance CPL. Luke Yepsen, who were all members of St. Martha. Open ceremonies start at 11:00 a.m. including box lunch, best ball tournament, dinner and silent auc- tion. Proceeds benefit several military support groups including the Blue Star Moms, Operation Military Embrace and Hope for the Warriors. To make a donation or to register to play, contact Scott Mitchell - [email protected] or Mike Meeuswsen at 713-820-0762. Intergenerational Healing Mass: Does your family suffer physical, emotional or spiritual ills that seem to be passed from one generation to the next? The Marian Servants® of the Incar- nate Wisdom invite you to an Intergenerational Healing Mass. Preparation is required for the Mass, so please come to one of the following preparation meetings to receive materials and learn about God’s plan for healing your family: April 25 from 7-8:30 PM at Sts. Simon and Jude, Rooms 19 & 20 (in English) April 25 from 7-8:30 PM at Christ the Good Shepherd, Rooms A206 & A208 in the PAC building (in English and Spanish) The Mass will be held on Friday, May 3, at 7 PM at Sts. Si- mon and Jude Catholic Church, 26777 Glen Loch Dr. in The Woodlands. For more details, please contact Kelly Chen at [email protected] Ministerio Hispano 13 HAAM— El banco de Comidas de Montgomery y HAAM estarán donando comida el día Miércoles, 22 de mayo de 2019 de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. En el estacionamiento de la Iglesia de Santa Marta 4301 Woodridge Pkwy. Porter, TX 77365 Por orden de llegada Se necesitan voluntarios INVITAMOS A TODAS LAS: para repartir la comida si puede ayudar por favor llamar a Marty Curtis, 832-445-4101 y Gary Estess, 713-703-8879. QUINCEAÑERAS Legión de Maria— Y A TODAS LAS JÓVENES EN HIGH Somos una organización apostólica de laicos en SCHOOL INTERESADAS EN PARTICIPAR: la iglesia Católica, aprobada por los últimos tres Papas y endorsada por el Concilio Vaticano II. Realizamos reuniones semanales en donde se R Q reza el Santo Rosario, se asignan trabajos legion- ABRIL 27 S 2 C arios y se estudian temas informativos para hacer más efi- W H – 10 caz el apostolado. Nuestros trabajos consisten en evange- M Q lizar y santificar hombres mediante visitas a: familias, J 1º I S . M cárceles, toques de puertas, llevando a la Virgen peregrina 3 a los hogares, entre otras actividades recomendadas por la parroquia. “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Les invitamos a que conozcan más y formen parte de este hermoso ministerio que se reúne todos los viernes a las GOD IS LOVE DO THE MATH” 7PM. En el salón #2 de la antigua iglesia Sta. Martha en el Para Mayor Informacion: 3702 Woodland Hills Dr. Para más información pueden Yazmin Lago, 281-713-2032, contactar a estos números 281-728-9843 Verónica Reyes ó 504- [email protected] 228-6699 Mildred Garcia
MARIA GORETTI NETWORK ESPANOL PARA TODA - ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA PERPETUA VICTIMA DE ABUSO “¿No pudiste velar conmigo ni siquiera una hora ?" MGN es Un grupo de apoyo HORAS DISPONIBLES PARA \ formado por personas que han vivido ADORADORES cualquier tipo de abuso en algún momento MARTES 4-5 PM. SABADO 7-8 PM, de su vida y que están buscando sanación y perdón. Para 9-10 PM. mayor información llamar al teléfono 281-389-1210 o HORAS DISPONIBLES PARA enviar un e-mail a [email protected]. CO-ADORADORES Y SUBSTITUTOS Alli le darán más información sobre el lugar y hora de Lunes: 1-2 AM , 3-4 AM, 11 AM - MEDIODIA, 7-8 las reunions y contestaremos sus preguntas. PM, 8-9 PM Martes: 2-3AM, 3-4AM, 7-8 AM, MEDIANOCHE-1AM Miércoles: 2-3 AM, 4-5 AM, 4-5 PM, 7-8 PM, 8-9 PM, 11 PM - MEDIANOCHE Jueves: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 8-9 AM, 4-5 PM, 7-8 PM, 9-10 PM, 10-11 PM Viernes: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 6-7 AM , 4-5 PM , 12 - 1 PM,6-7 PM, 8-9 PM, 10-11 PM Sábado AM: 1-2 AM, 5-6 AM , 9-10 AM, 10-11 AM, 11 AM - MEDIODIA Sábado PM: 2-3 PM , 3-4 PM, 4-5 PM, 7-8 PM, 9-10 PM, 10-11PM Domingo: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 8-9 AM, 10-11AM, 11 AM - MEDIODIA, 2-3 PM, 9-10 PM, 11 PM -MEDIANOCHE Si usted está interesado en participar en este ministerio o desea obtener más información, porfavor contactar a: 832-335-8475 Carmen Ogando 832-767-8826, [email protected] 14 Ministry Contact Information
ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRIES FAITH FORMATION SOCIAL SERVICES CONT.
BUSINESS MANAGER—Molly Kleinguetl, DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION— MOTHER TERESA MINISTRY—Paola Lam 281-358-6637 x208 Carla Lewton, 281-358-1959 x213 832-284-1891 FACILITY MANAGER—Steve Teets, CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY— PRO-LIFE (GABRIEL PROJECT)— 281-358-6637 x254 Pam Rockwell, 281-358-1959 x230 713-225-5826 RCIA—[email protected] PROJECT RACHEL—713-741-8728 FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE— YAStM (Young Adults of St. Martha) — Charlie Garland, 713-203-2101 ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE— [email protected] Marty Curtis, [email protected] ST. MARTHA’S OFFICE ANGELS— ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VBS—Patty Jost, ST. JOSEPH HELPERS—Bill Beck, Lourdes Fernandez, 281-358- 6637 x262 281-713-8969 281-360-7023 CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD— ST. MARGARET OF CASTELLO’S SPECIAL COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES Diane Applegate, 281-361-2913 NEEDS MINISTRY —Craig Simonsgaard, CONFIRMATION—Salisha Miller 832-633-0321 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE— 281-358-1959 x 251 ST. MARTHA BETWEEN JOBS AND BEYOND Francine Puglia, 281-713-8954 MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR (EDGE) — Bob Simpson, 713-410-2844 ACTS RETREAT— Melanie McTaggart, Lisa Hartsfield, 281-358-1959 x241 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL—281-358-6636 [email protected] HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR (LIFE TEEN) SECOND FAMILY MINISTRY— ANNULMENTS—Francine Puglia, 281-713-8954 Mike Lahey, 281-358-1959 x252 Sharon Voorhes, 281-900-4768
CARING COOKS—Karen Rexer, 281-354- SOCIAL JUSTICE—Gary Yepsen, LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 832-803-4377 8857, or Marian Brown, 281-630-4820 DIRECTOR OF LITURGY—Mariel Parra, CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Diana VanHorn, [email protected] [email protected]
CENTERING PRAYER—Dr. Susan Davy, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC—Dr. Daniel Knaggs, PRINCIPAL PK3-8th—Jessica Munscher, [email protected] [email protected] 281-358-5523 ALTAR SERVERS—Acenith Claassen DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP—Vicki Ruck, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT—Mary Hays, [email protected] 281-358-5523 x330 [email protected] BAPTISM—281-358-6637 FAMILIA—Abby Youngblood, 281-799-0849 REGISTRAR—Jodie Richter, 281-358-5523 CANTORS—281-358-6637 x314 GRIEF SUPPORT—Laura Cardella, 281-360-2714 CHILDREN’S ADORATION—Kristen Johnson, HOMEBOUND ERRAND COMMITTEE— 281-713-2518 MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Greta Verhalen, 832-264-7755 CHILDREN’S CHOIR—281-358-6637 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—John Stanton, CHILDREN’S LITURGY—Jaclyn Dement, COORDINADORA DE CATECISMO PARA 281-630-6728 [email protected] JÓVENES Y SACRAMENTOS— COMMUNION TO THE SICK— Ana Maria Gibson, 281-358-1959 x269 MARRIAGE PREP. INFORMATION— Hospital Visit: CORO DE ADULTOS—Luis Valle, To Register call 281-358-6637 Gene Goll, 281-728-0956 832-620-1888 MARTHA’S QUILTERS— Nursing Home & Homebound: GRUPO DE ORACIÓN—Carmen Ogando, Helaine Parks, 713-824-7730 or Kathy Gearhart, 402-290-3711 832-767-8826 Sally Wasserman, [email protected] Hispanic Communion to the Sick: HOSPITALIDAD—Gustavo Zapata, MEALS FOR MOMS— Amelia Murphy, 713-865-6946 832-247-9955 [email protected] EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE LECTORES—Cristina Gabas, 281-796-9084 MOM’S COLLEGIAN PRAYER GROUP— EUCHARIST—Pam Rockwell, 281-358-1959, LEGIÓN DE MARIA—Veronica Reyes, Gloria Gamez, [email protected] x230 281-728-9843 LECTORS—Richard Lowell, 281-989-1097 MARIA GORETTI NETWORK EN ESPAÑOL— MONICA’S HOPE—Paul & Marcia Aegerter, MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS — Patricia Lopez, 281-389-1210 281-812-1288 Mariel Parra, [email protected] MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA MOTHER’S DAY OUT—Patty Jackson, PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION— EUCARISTIA—Raul Legorreta, 713-545-8705 281-358-1959x250 Carmen Ogando, 832-767-8826 MONAGUILLOS—Pastor Pastora, NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING—Marion and POWERPOINT MINISTRY TEAM— 832-514-5741 or 832-633-0145 Chris Dickson, 713-516-7097 Rowan Ljungdahl, [email protected] RICA—Jaime Gomez, 281-973-1857 NEWCOMERS/WELCOMING/HOSPITALITY— QUINCEAÑERAS—Yazmin Lago, 281-713- VOCACIONES Y CÁLIZ DE VOCACIONES— Kristene Hergenrother, 281-713-8961 2032 Tony Lasalle, 646-489-1554 NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES— SACRISTANS—Art Voltmann, 281-361-6117 SOUND BOARD MINISTRY—David Boyd, Peggy Broyles, 281-359-4560 STAY CONNECTED [email protected] RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS— UNBOUND MINISTRY—Rosmary Cotte, Barb Setser, 281-358-4129 [email protected] Parish Website: www.stmartha.com ROSARY GUILD—Gilda Womack, 281-989-4241 USHERS—Barry Robichaux, SCOUTING: Cub Scouts-Dan Pradel, [email protected]
[email protected] Boy Scouts-Mike Bennett, SOCIAL SERVICES
[email protected] DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES— www.facebook.com/ SPIRITUAL DIRECTION— Www.stmartha.com, Olga Nájar, 281-713-8966 St.MarthaCatholicChurchKingwood Click on Ministries, Community Life, AMSIF—Flor Jasso, 832-335-8475 Spiritual Direction CANCARE—Debbie Mikan, 832-723-3459, SUNDAY NURSERY—Patty Jackson, [email protected] 281-358-1959x250 CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY— TEAMS OF OUR LADY— Jaime S. Gomez, 281-973-1857 Jeff & Denise Standley, E-MAIL PRAYER WARRIORS—Donna Rueby, [email protected] [email protected] www.flocknote.com/stmartha H.A.A.M.—Marty Curtis, [email protected] or Text SMCC to 84576 Bill & Tammy Spijkerman, HOSPITAL MINISTRY— [email protected] Sheila Yepsen, 281-782-4078 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE—Phil & Diane INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS— Applegate, 281-361-2913 Terry Stierman, YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON— [email protected] Carol Bateman, 281-359-1976 or MARIA GORETTI NETWORK—Shannon Deitz, Nancy Karpinski, 713-594-4430 713-775-9213 Download our app at MyParish.com YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON TRANSPORT. - MARTHA’S KITCHEN—Sr. Carmen Sanchez or Text APP to 88202
Domenica Seitz, 713-899-1016 713-224-2522
Welcome to Sts. Martha, Mary & Lazarus, Friends of Jesus Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Church and Parish Office Liturgy & Sacraments 4301 Woodridge Parkway, Porter, TX 77365 Weekend Masses 281-358-6637 • fax 281-358-7973 • First Saturday (Pro-Life Mass): ...... 8:30 AM www.stmartha.com Saturday Vigil: ...... 5:30 PM Sunday: ...... 7 AM, 9 AM, & 11 AM Office hours En Español: ...... 1 PM Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM Contemporary: ...... 5:30 PM Nursery at 9 AM, 11 AM & 1 PM Spanish Mass
Weekday Masses Faith Formation Campus Monday: ...... 8:30 AM 3702 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood, Tuesday: ...... 8:30 AM & 7 PM TX 77339 Wednesday: ...... 8:30 AM & 10 AM 281-358-1959 • fax 281-312-0172 Thursday: ...... 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Friday: ...... 8:30 AM www. stmartha.com/faith-formation Office hours Sacrament of Penance Tuesday: Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM Church 6:15 -7 PM Saturday: Church 10 AM - 12 PM St. Martha Catholic School Church 4:30-5:20 PM
2411 Oak Shores Drive, Kingwood, Perpetual Adoration TX 77339 Adoration Chapel 24 hrs.
281-358-5523 • fax 281-358-5526 Anointing of the Sick www.stmarthacs.org Please call for a priest if you are seriously ill at Office hours home, about to enter the hospital, or if someone is close to death. Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Baptism
Classes and Ceremony: Call the Parish Office to register Pastor: Rev. T.J. Dolce Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jonathan Moré Marriage Deacons: Mr. Jon Barfield, Mr. Tony Cardella, Preparation at least six months before the wedding. Mr. KC Curtis, Mr. Bob MacFarlane, Register to attend an information meeting by calling Mr. Ruben Manosalva, Mr. Diego 281-358-6637. Montiel, Mr. Al O’Brien, Mr. Miguel Funerals Perez, Mr. Guy T. Puglia, Mr. John Call the Parish Office for more information, Schuster, and Mr. Gary Yepsen 281-358-6637.