ST. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY A Parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Weekend Masses Saturday 5 pm Vigil Mass

(Recorded & shown on Maximilian Kolbe Church YouTube channel) Sunday

8 am 10 am 12 Noon

Daily Mass Monday – Saturday 8:30 am

Confessions

Saturdays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

or by appointment.

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time: August 23, 2020

Parish Office Hours Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm 10135 West Road Houston, TX 77064 Parish Office: 281-955-7324 Fax: 281-955-7328 www.stmaximilian.org Email: [email protected]

The Reverend Lawrence W. Jozwiak, J.C.L., Pastor Deacon Dennis Hayes ● Deacon Steve Klak Deacon John Naber ● Deacon Matt Rust ● Deacon Joe Weir

Pastor’s Message p. 2 August 23, 2020 members, to subscribe and then to view. This income Dear Friends in Christ: can only occur when we exceed 1,000 subscribers. For those who were able to attend last Saturday’s 5 Two weeks ago, we heard in the 1st reading from 1 pm Vigil Mass, thank you to all who came as a sign of Kings 19: 12 how God spoke in the “tiny whispering support for the liturgical Installation Ceremony of a sound (or light silent sound),” not in the great sounds of Pastor. Thank you all who have been so encouraging of heavy winds, earthquakes or fires. Granted, God does me since I have arrived. It is a sign of the welcoming speak in the great events, but also in the quiet. That is nature of our parish. why the Church encourages “silence” prior to and Last week, we heard in the 1st reading from the during the Mass. The General Instruction of the Roman prophet 56: 7: “for my house shall be called a Missal (GIRM) #45 states: “Sacred silence also, as part house of prayer for all peoples.” That is the challenge of the celebration, is to be observed at the designated for every parish. Let us make it a continuing priority for times. Its purpose, however, depends on the time it our parish, whether people are coming to Mass occurs in each part of the celebration. Thus within the physically or they are choosing to watch us online. Act of Penitence and again after the invitation to pray, Invite people to come here for the first time, for those all recollect themselves; but at the conclusion of a who come only sporadically and for those who left for reading or the homily, all meditate briefly on what they whatever reason. have heard; then after Communion, they praise and pray to God in their hearts.” The sad reality is that people get hurt by a statement or action of a priest, deacon and/or parishioner. Then “Even before the celebration itself, it is some choose to leave the parish for another parish or commendable that silence to be observed in the church, worse yet, they stop attending church. What can I say? in the sacristy, in the vesting room, and in adjacent But if one leaves for another parish, is it not possible that areas, so that all may dispose themselves to carry out the someone at the other parish might offend you? Then sacred action in a devout and fitting manner.” what? It is so unfortunate when a hurt occurs. But that I mention this important instruction because some will occur as long as we have imperfect people people might be wondering why we are pausing. It is interrelating. We want perfection, but we all are important that we incorporate “time” for us to listen in imperfect. Perfection is reserved to heaven alone. Do the “silence” of what God may be saying. Granted, we we automatically withdraw from the , parish, work do not always do the best of respecting silence. But place, nation and world when hurt occurs? The it is a worthy reality to achieve. challenge is to deal with the hurt in the best possible We are trying to keep at least one door open prior to way. Jesus commands us to reconcile, to forgive (Mt. Mass (and then closed about 5 minutes after Mass 18: 22). But it is so challenging / difficult to do what begins for later comers) and more doors open at the end God is commanding. With God, all things are possible of Mass to respect the Cardinal’s instructions for this (Mt. 19: 26! Covid time era. As a result, we hear our beautiful Concerning our recorded Mass on YouTube, we have steeple carillon bells that are synchronized with the some 678 subscribers. To subscribe is free. If we are beginning of weekend Mass on the hour. The carillon able to exceed 1,000 subscribers, that will provide the bells will cue the cantor (music leader) to welcome opportunity for live streaming features and then our everyone as we begin the Mass. We will be using only parish will be paid up to 18 cents per view. That may the smaller bells at the beginning of daily 8:30 am Mass. not sound like much. But in July, we had 2,100 views FYI: Weekend homilies by the priest or deacon are which would bring up to $378 to the parish for that month. Invite more people, including individual family now being recorded and posted on the website above the menu bar next to the bulletin tab!

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“The Cross is the school of love.” “The most deadly poison of our time is indifference.” Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak Pastor — St. Maximilian Kolbe

“There is no greater love, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.” John 15: 13 21st SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME: AUGUST 23, 2020 p. 3

TODAY’S READINGS “The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel First Reading — Eliakim is destined by God to welcomed, loved, forgiven and be a father to those who live in Jerusalem encouraged to live (Isaiah 22:19-23). the good life of the Gospel.” Psalm — Lord, your love is eternal; do not for- — Francis sake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading — How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel — Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do Monday, August 24 St. Bartholomew you say that I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Emily Swartz, Intentions 8:30 am Christ” (Matthew 16:13-20). Fernando Rosas † Mark (Toedoe) Durocher † Tuesday, August 25 St. Louis, St. Calasanz Alveraize Saizan, Intentions 8:30 am Patience is the companion of wisdom. Aventurada Balagot † St. Augustine Wednesday, August 26 Ernesto Caraveo † 8:30 am Marylyn Colonnetta & Family, Intentions An Act of Spiritual Communion Thursday, August 27 St. Monica Zachariah Sakallah, Intentions 8:30 am My Jesus, Mario Terenas, Intentions I believe that You Friday, August 28 St. Augustine are present in the Gloria Gonzalez † 8:30 am Most Holy Sacrament. Rex and Linda Moore, Intentions I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You Saturday, August 29 The Passion of St. into my soul. Evelyn Boriskie † 8:30 am Since I cannot at this moment Jo Topley † 5 pm receive You sacramentally, Rex Moore, Intentions come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already Sunday, August 30 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time there and unite myself wholly to You. Parishioners of St. Maximilian 8 am Never permit me to be separated from Mrs. Jeng How Yat Loo † 10 am Williams † You. Amen. Mercedes Ocampo † 12 Noon

SIGNIFICANCE of BOWING A bow signifies reverence & honor shown to the names or event being mentioned. We are to do the following: 1) A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons (the Trinity) are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being cele- brated. 2) A bow of the body (a profound bow) is made during the Creed with the words “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” —General Instruction to the Roman Missal, #275 p. 4 OUR PARISH MISSION

We are the Christian Community of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston. Embracing our many and diverse gifts, we are united in Christ Jesus. Challenged by the teachings of Our Lord, and inspired by the example of our Patron, we strive to serve God, and to minister to others, in prayer, sacrament, faith formation, and .

PARISH STAFF PASTORAL COUNCIL Mary Alice Greaney—Music Director Anna Cardona Beth Jones—Parish Business Manager Jason Donat FINANCE COUNCIL Eileen Mace—Kolbe Kids EC Program Director Madelyn Henderson Lupe Mendez—Custodian Judy Quinn Martha Alvarado Yvette Neider—Parish Night Clerk & Baptismal Coordinator Christian Munoz (Recorder) Sean Kennedy Pam Munoz Wilfred Krenek (Facilitator) Nguyen—Custodian Mitch Reece (Facilitator) David Ricke Sister Vinflora Onije—Pastoral Assistant Esteban Teran Bob Charnock Miguel Perdomo—Maintenance & Handyman Eileen Torres Mark Kohlschmidt Phyllis Schoelman—Parish Secretary Chuck Woodruff Evie Ornelaz Molly Smith—Director of Evangelization & Catechesis Paul Yim Ken Zavatsky Diana Thomas—Faith Formation Assistant

SACRAMENT of BAPTISM: ADULT BAPTISM: Adults who are preparing to become Catholic, will participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation at Easter. INFANT BAPTISM (under the age of 7 years old): We celebrate Infant Baptism on the 2nd Saturday of each month, except during Lent. Parents and Godparents of infants to be baptized should attend Baptismal classes, preferably before the child is born. SACRAMENT of CONFIRMATION: Adults and older youth who have not been Confirmed should contact the parish office. SACRAMENT of MARRIAGE: Couples who are considering marriage should contact the parish office, at least six (6) months before the couple's projected wedding date.

Are you interested in joining the or know someone who is? Or were you baptized Catholic but never completed your Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation & Eucharist)? If your answer is “yes” to any of these, then RCIA is for you! Our sessions are scheduled to begin on September 20th at 11:30 am. We would normally meet in person but due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we will begin our program with virtual meetings. Contact Deacon Matt Rust at [email protected] or 281-300-9923 for more information or should you have any questions.

The 2020 – 2021 Faith Formation Calendar is now available on the St. Maximilian website. All classes will be Virtual. Parent meetings are set and will be held in September. Please check at www.stmaximilian.org for more information. Should you have any questions, call Molly in the parish office or send her an email at [email protected] p. 5 Attention Lectors During this time of COVID-19, Lectors are being scheduled for Masses on a weekly basis. If you ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE are a trained Lector, and want to resume read- of Charity ing again at your selected Mass time, contact Sister Vinflora in the parish office at 281-955- of: 7324. Political Prisoners Prisoners Kolbe Kids’ Early Childhood Pro- Drug Addicts gram! We are accepting enroll- & Pro-Life Movement ment applications for the 2020- 21 school year. Kolbe Kids’ ac- & Communication cepts children 18 months St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish through 4 years old. If you are interested in enrolling your child or taking a tour of our school, please contact Eileen Mace @ 281-970-0979.

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Pray for us! Having difficulty on your grief journey? If you feel like your grief journey is not progressing after the loss of your loved one, the Grief Ministry will meet with you to help you. We are willing to listen and help you cope during this difficult time. Please call READINGS FOR THE WEEK Louise Widacki at 281-970-2770 for an appointment. Monday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10- 13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4- "Never be afraid of loving Mary too much. 5; Mt 23:27-32 You can never love her more than Jesus did." Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt — St. Maximilian Kolbe 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mk 6:17-29 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a Reflection, go to: http://www.usccb.org On the very top Menu bar, tab in on “Daily Reading.” Then click on Weekend Homilies are recorded & the date of the readings you would like to posted now on our parish webpage read. You may also request to have the daily above the menu bar next to bulletins: readings sent to your email. https://stmaximilian.org/ ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC CHURCH p. 6

ADORATION has resumed. There is new protocol to be followed which is posted at the entrance to the Immaculata Chapel. The Immaculata Chapel is closed Saturdays beginning at 10pm until 5am for intensive sanitizing. No one may enter during these hours. Thank you for your cooperation. Below are days/times where help is needed. “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?...” Mt 26:40 To sign up, please contact Susie Charnock @ 281-813-1492.

Day of the week Hours Needed Monday 1 am – 2 am Monday 2 am – 3 am Monday 2 pm—3 pm Tuesday 12 Midnight - 1 am Updated: 08/10/2020 Tuesday 3 am – 4 am

TRUST Keys hold great significance for those who SAVE THE DATE for the sixth annual Together carry them. They represent the trust and au- in Holiness conference in the Archdiocese of Gal- thority of the owner when given to another veston-Houston! The conference will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Sugar Land, TX person. We may give our house key to a and The Woodlands, TX. Together in Holiness of- trusted friend to take care of our matters fers powerful presentations from national and local while we are away. We may give keys to speakers, Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adora- someone responsible for maintaining or tion, childcare, and practical ideas and insights for working in a particular building. Keys to vehi- spouses and parents. cles are given to people who have proven Who should attend? Together in Holiness is a themselves responsible drivers. The read- great event for any married or engaged couples. ings today focus on this kind of trust—the *REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN* trust that conveys authority and responsibil- To Register: ity. In the first reading, the symbol is specifi- Sugar Land: https://bit.ly/3dAOdCa cally that of a key; but the second reading The Woodlands: https://bit.ly/3dDyd21 For more information, visit togetherinholiness.org and the Gospel also speak of trust and lead- or contact the Together in Holiness Conference ership as they refer to the earthly church that Coordinators at [email protected]. Jesus established. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation Videos by Jeff Cavins

This 25-week study gives participants an overview of Salvation History by following 14 narrative books in the Bible. It also gives the tools to help understand the remaining books by helping contextualize where they belong in history and what was normal in the lives and culture at the time. An excellent study for beginners and people who wish to read the entire Bible.

We will be holding meetings by Zoom on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm or—this is new!—on Monday mornings at 10 am. There are many useful materials to help understand the main points that come with the book. The cost of the materials is $35 but do not let payment stop you from joining us. Contact Molly Smith in the parish office or at [email protected] to register. It is still early in the study, we would love for you to JOIN US!

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U.S. Census All of God’s children count. If you were living in the United States on April 1, it is your duty to complete the 2020 US Census, regardless of your immigration status. The Census is used to distribute federal funds between the states. It is EASY to complete the Census online at www.my2020Census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020 (English) or 844-368-2020 (Espanol) or by mailing in your written Census form. Your answers are completely confidential and can never be used against you by any agency, court or person.

SAINT MONICA (332-387); August 27 She had smiles for the neighbors, though her hus- band found her religion and the charity it inspired annoying. She made tearful prayers in private for a Online Weekly Offertory Giving son, outwardly self-assured but, as his mother As Catholics, we believe that all we have is a knew, inwardly restless, and whose girlfriend of a gift from God. Our response in faith is to offer dozen years had borne his child out of wedlock. these gifts back to God in gratitude. With gifts Though not the first or last such mother and son, of prayer, we pray for our nation, Church and Monica and Augustine are the Church’s most fa- our parishes. With gifts of treasure, we support mous, so we keep their feast days back to back, our parishes even when we cannot be there in with Monica’s, fittingly, first. To she followed person. Augustine, then to Milan, where years of prayer— Each gift is extremely appreciated and will and nagging—finally bore fruit in his conversion by support our parish bills, outreach efforts, as well Saint . For six months, mother and son as the staff and their families. enjoyed the blessing of rediscovering each other. Just in time! On the way home to North Africa, 3 Ways for you to give to our parish: Monica took sick and died near Rome. No child 1. Online at FaithDirect.net; You may easily who has mourned a parent can read, unmoved, schedule a monthly offertory; or make a one- Augustine’s tender account, in his Confessions, of time donation to St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Monica’s last days. At this time of the year, when parents watch apprehensively as children leave for using Faith Direct; our parish code is TX625. school, may Monica’s perseverance and Au- 2. Deliver envelopes with cash or checks to the gustine’s long-prayed-for conversion ease anxiety parish office during office hours. and kindle hope. Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 3. Mail checks (do not mail cash) to the parish office: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church; The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Develop- 10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064. ment Office continues to work on their new report- ing system, Raiser's Edge. Once complete the Raiser's Edge program will offer the most efficient, thorough, and up-to-date reporting of Diocesan Sunday Collection for August 15 & 16 Services Fund and IGNITE Campaign information Offertory: $ 9,345.00 for all parishes in the Archdiocese. As soon as Debt Reduction: $ 575.00 possible we will update our DSF and IGNITE re- Mass Intention: $ 5.00 ports. Thank you for your generous donations to The : $ 505.00 help us reach our $138,000 DSF goal! Infirm Priests: $ 20.00 Collection Total is: $10,450.00 OUR PARISH DEBT Original Loan, October 2010: $5,200,000 Amount to be paid: $89,439.57

Mass Attendance & # of Envelopes for 8/15-16, 2020 5 pm 230; 28 Envelopes 8 am 93; 14 Envelopes The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 10 am 185; 45 Envelopes Noon 148; 19 Envelopes 8:30 am, Saturday, August 15, 2020 Total: 656; 106 Envelopes Collection: $463.00 Attendance: 115 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC CHURCH p. 8

AUGUST: Universal Prayer Intention: The Maritime World We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

Power Hour Prayer Time Need a spiritual boost? Join us at 7pm on Monday nights in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Immaculata Chapel. One hour of prayer includes the , Divine Mercy Chaplet, consecra- tions and litanies to Jesus and Mary along with meditation That in gratitude for our gifts, we may grow music and hands on healing prayer. A special hour of adoring them and give back with increase. Jesus will bring peace and healing as promised by Our Lady. Call Jeanette Coury at 281-914-3676 for more information. “Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be repaid?” Romans 11:35 St. Paul reminds us of a central fact of stew- Know Your Rights: Navigating Tenant Challenges during the Pandemic ardship. We cannot give the Lord anything - Join this webinar for families and individuals who are God already owns it all. God made every- facing the threat of eviction due to loss of income result- thing. All we can do is return a portion of ing from the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-sponsored by the God’s many gifts back to Him. Sincere grati- Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Catholic Charities of tude for our gifts opens our hearts to joyful the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. generosity! Through your generous sharing, Thursday, August 27th, 5:30-7 pm you just may be the answer to someone’s For further information on how to join the webinar: prayer. CatholicCharities.org/tenants

Benjamin Bellami, Bill Carew, Patricia Carter, Denise Caskey, Patria Cillo, Emilio Chavez-Cody, Kayson Clay, Patricia Crim, Martha Dardnel, Deacon Fred Dinges, Edna Dominguez, Courtney Durocher, Jearald Dyer, Bobby Embesi, Aurora Enciso, Karen English, Dora Enriquez, Linda Everest, Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, D.D., Missy Fouts, Sheri Friecke, Joseph Gallagher, Carol Ann Geary, Eric Gensch, Richard Geveshausen, Beatriz Gonzales, Kenny Gordon, Adria Gould, Francisco Grados, Mack Harper, Mitzi Harper, Charles Hebert, Rachel Huebel, Irma Jacinto, Linda Johnson, Monsignor Milam Kleas, Corine Konvicka, Laurine Krejci, Della Kubeskie, Tommy Kubeskie, Mrs. Hoang Le, Neveah Leger, Hoken Linden, Rachele Marchisio, William Massey, Sabrina McClure, Ashley Mueller, Mark Neagli, John Oggero, Father Roy Oggero, Kristen Ornelaz, Richard Ornelaz, Carmen Ortiz, Jerry Pendlum, Vic Pennell, Stan Petty, Drake Pope, Jennifer Quintanilla, Chris Raggio, Oralia Ramirez, Robert Reue, Rivera, Most Reverend Vincent M. Rizzotto, D.D., J.C.L., Carol Rodriguez, Kent Rogers, Nelda Ruiz, Alveraize Saizan, Maria Senjudo, Ernest Sepulveda, Doug Shepherd, Tony Sliva, Louise Slott, Grace Smith, Joey Smith, Lance Smith, Nancy Snyder, Irma Sosa, Marilyn Stocker, Christine Swiech, Ken Switzler, Diana Thomas, Vick Anthony Todaro, Annette Triska, Father John Ulm, Meghan Urbanski, Janet Vasko, Megan Waggoner, Jerelyn Walker, and Linda Webb.

If you would like someone added to our Parish Prayer List, please contact the parish office @ 281-955-7324. Going forward the Prayer List in the bulletin will be reviewed periodically and names on the list over 90 days will be removed unless we receive notification to retain them. May God bless you, protect you and please keep all those on our list in your prayers. Thank you.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candles and Flowers at the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament for the week of August 24th are for the intentions of the Parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe. 21st SUNDAY of ORDINARY TIME: AUGUST 23, 2020 p. 9 Items currently needed in the Food Pantry: Prayer for Charity in Truth Canned chicken Jelly Canned chili Paper Towels Father, your truth is made known in your Canned pasta Peanut Butter Word. Canned pasta sauce Boxed Cereal Gravy mix packages Canned Fruit Guide us to seek the truth of the human Oatmeal packages person. St. Maximilian’s Food Pantry is now open for Teach us the way to love because you are curbside pick-up only on Wednesdays beginning Love. at 3:30 pm. Contact us by calling the parish office or at [email protected]. Thank you for all Jesus, you embody Love and Truth. donations! Help us to recognize your face in the poor. Enable us to live out our vocation to bring CAUTION: love and justice to your people. Do NOT leave anything of Holy Spirit, you inspire us to transform our value in your parked vehicles world. while attending Mass or any Empower us to seek the common good for other event on campus. all persons. Give us a spirit of solidarity and make us one human family. Project: Volunteers Needed We ask this through Christ our Lord. The Office of Pro-Life Activities through the Arch- diocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking phone Amen. volunteers to assist with the Gabriel Project, a ministry for pregnant women and mothers in need. This prayer is based on Pope Benedict XVI's 2009 Volunteers will assist mothers and answer ques- encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth) Source: USCCB tions during initial intake calls. Volunteers should be available for at least one (two-hour) shift per week. Calls may be answered remotely. Training The Office of Family Life Ministry through the will be provided! If you are interested in helping Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will be with this important ministry, please contact Cathy providing resources and reflections in three McConn at [email protected] or call the Of- languages via their “While At Home” campaign fice of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 for more available at www.archgh.org/familylife. Re- information. sources will be updated, so continue to check the page.

Café Catholica Lite: September 24 ⇒ Join FLOCKNOTE! Sign-up online or text: The next Café Catholica Lite will be held online on STMAXCHURCH TO 84576 September 24th, from 7-8:30 pm. The speaker will https://stmaxkolbe.flocknote.com/ be Dr. Stuart Squires from the University of St. ⇒ Subscribe to the parish YouTube Channel: Thomas Center for Faith and Culture. His topic will ‘SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CHURCH’ be “How Catholics Should Vote.” To register: ⇒ Facebook: Visit us on Facebook for our Live https://bit.ly/CafeLiteSeptember. The Café Catholi- stream of liturgical events. www.facebook.com/ ca program seeks to help young adults (ages 18- Saintmaxkolbe 39) encounter Christ and his Church. For more ⇒ Check our parish website for up-to-date infor- information contact the Office for Young Adult and mation. www.stmaximilian.org Campus Ministry at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica.