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See inside as Fr. Norbert’s talks See inside for more information Join us on Sunday, April 11th. See about Easter and our pandemic about our Early Childhood Program inside for more information. protocols . for ages 8 months– Kindergarten.

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Youth Ministry Fundraiser April 9-10th

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Continued on Pg. 10, 13, & 16 (Español) Temporary Office Hours: Monday: 9:30-4:30 p.m. 7810 Cypresswood Drive Tuesday– Thursday: 9:30 –8:30 p.m. Spring, Texas 77379-7101 Friday: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office: 281-370-3401 Saturday: 11-1 p.m. www.silcc.org Fax: 281-605-1640 WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA YouTube: See our Live-stream Masses on our YouTube channel. Search for St. Ignatius Loyola Spring on YouTube and subscribe. Facebook: Visit us on Facebook for our Live stream of liturgical events. See liturgy page for more information. @ignatiusloyolacc

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia Rev. Justin Cormie WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor Parochial Vicar EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS PASTORAL OFFICE/ OFICINA PASTORAL Monday– Friday: 9 a.m. Daily Mass (Also on Live-stream) Clergy Wednesday: 6:45 p.m. Mass Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon Saturday: Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon 5:15 p.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Mass Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon 10 a.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon 12:30 p.m. Misa (Español– transmisión en vivo) Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon 5:15 p.m. Mass Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon RECONCILIATION Office of Administration Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations LITURGY OF THE HOURS Kristin Garcia Office Manager Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m. Lisa Kubis Business Manager Please check our website for most recent schedule. Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant See our livestream Masses via Facebook, YouTube, & Parish Website. Betty Keller Receptionist Ryan Bearer Receptionist MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA Karen Garcia Receptionist Juan Velasco Facilities Manager Fr. Norbert & Fr. Justin will be celebrating the Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant following Mass Intentions this coming week. Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant Monday, April 5 Office of Liturgy and Sacraments Staff of St. Ignatius of Loyola (LVG) Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate Tuesday, April 6 Kathy Corbett Asst. Director of Liturgy Anna Do Thi Hong (+) Andrew Salyer Director of Music Wednesday, April 7 Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music Dorothy Seeman (+) Office of Formation Haley Linh Va (LVG) Thursday, April 8 Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate Volunteers of St. Ignatius of Loyola (LVG) Chris Osgood Director of Youth Ministries Friday, April 9 Alyssa Vijil Co. Dir. of Youth Ministries Tran Family and All Souls (+) Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem. Saturday, April 10 Gracia Avila Admin Assistant Tom Scanlan and Annie & Joe Frenza (+) Early Childhood Center Sunday, April 11 Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood Salvador Duran (+) Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood Anne Huyen Nguyen (+) Office of Social Services Pro Populo Ascención Amado Director of Outreach Juan Carlos Trujillo (+) Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses. Vincente Daniel Du Dao (+)

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE

April 10-11th Sunday/ Saturday/ Sunday/ Sunday/ Sunday/ 2nd Sunday in Easter Domingo Sábado Domingo Domingo Domingo Octave– Divine Mercy 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:15 p.m. Baptism Sat.– Español Mouton

Presider Fr. Justin Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Jorge, LC Fr. Norbert

Homilist Higgins Higgins Wright Glueck Wright

Deacons Olivier; Higgins; Wright; Glueck; Mouton; Wright Higgins Vines Higgins Olivier

FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS

Sign up today for our Parish Online Giving Option. Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make Diocesan Services Fund 2021 changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134 *Parish Goal $305,000.00 Or donate via text by texting any amount to *Total Amount Pledged $0.00 281-801-4940. *Total Amount Paid $88,087.00 You will receive a link to begin the process. If you prefer, *Total Number of Participants 186 you may also mail your donations to the parish office. *Total Number of Households 4374 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379 *Average Participant Pledge $578.00 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($216,913.16) Sent to Build Community *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($305,000.00) Loan Redemption *Percent Paid 28.00% *(through 12/31/2020) Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in *Beginning Loan Balance need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/ $6,025,000.00 *Principal Payments Ignite Campaign $2,207,839.00 *Parish Goal $1,880,235.00 If you are new to the parish or *Remaining Loan Balance *Total Amount Pledged $26,655.00 have not made a pledge and $3,817,153.00 *Total Amount Paid $12,944.31 wish to do so, please contact *Interest Payments *Total Number of Participants 9 Ron Svoboda. $615,471.00 *Total Number of Households 4026 Parish Financial Information *Average Participant Pledge $2,957.00 February Faith Direct: $118,235.02 *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($1,853,580.00) March 28th: $14,192.00 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($1,867,290.69) *Percent Paid 0.01%

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com PASTOR’S COLUMN Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter and to those who have been away for a while, welcome back. Easter is always a time of grace and new beginnings. As we celebrate Christ’s triumphant rising from the dead, we see the hope and promise of our own resurrection on the last day when He will come to judge the living and the dead. By virtue of our Baptism, we have entered into the promise of new life. The Lord never reneges on His promises and so today, Easter Sunday, we renew OUR promises to be faithful to Him. Once more we renounce Satan and all his empty promises, and we promise to live in discipleship of the Lord. Our fidelity is to Him and His ways. The Easter Proclamation states: This is the night, that even now, throughout the world, sets Christian believers apart from worldly vices and from the gloom of sin, leading them to grace and joining them to His holy ones. … The sanctifying power of this night dispels wickedness, washes faults away, restores innocence to the fallen, and joy to mourners, drives out hatred, fosters concord, and brings down the mighty. Throughout Lent we prepared for this day – fasting, giving alms, abstaining, practicing the works of mercy – all to prepare for the celebration and reception of the grace poured out at the Resurrection. As we continue in this time of pandemic, we see new life sprouting all around us. As of the writing of this column, 3.44M (11.52% of the population) Texans have been fully vaccinated while a total of 10.1M doses have been administered. As people are being fully vaccinated, I’m seeing more and more people returning to Mass. What a great sign of new life – an assembly that is growing daily. Even our daily Mass attendance is growing. Praise God! I know the pain and hurt that many have experienced over this past year. No Eucharist, no hospital visits, not being able to anoint the sick and the dying, formation classes minimalized and even the daily ritual of temperature checks and hand sanitizing has been bothersome to some. But, as we come out of the darkness with the bright hope of the vaccine, smiles are returning (albeit under masks – but as a 5-year-old told me, “It’s all in the eyes, Father.”) and people are enjoying gathering in the assembly to celebrate receiving Holy Communion. We have experienced what the lack of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord Jesus causes us – gloom, depression, a sense of loneliness, etc. And with the returning of many people, we have been told that due to the Governor’s Executive Order of opening businesses to 100%, we can now seat people in every pew provided that we “checkerboard” the people in the pews. In other words, no one may sit directly in front of you or directly behind you. The seating then forms a sort of checkerboard. We did this for our Confirmation students on March 19th and it worked very well. But we have to remain disciplined in that manner of seating. If your family will overlap to the point that some of your family would be directly in front of an already seated group, the family will have to find another place to sit. The awareness of who is in front of you and who is behind you becomes important. This change may cause some to feel uneasy, but our hospitality team will assist you if you ask them. Our nave is very large, and we’ve included more seating with the chairs around the perimeter. We want you to feel safe and be safe, so, please, if you need assistance in finding the right place to sit, ask a member of the hospitality team. They are ready and willing to serve. You have also seen the implementation of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion again. Every minister follows the safety procedures that the priests and deacons have been doing since the reopening of the churches last May. The Cardinal has also permitted bringing Holy Communion to our shut-ins once more. The ministers will have to be retrained and follow all procures that include the wearing of masks and hand sanitizing before entering the home and upon leaving the home. Fr. Justin will continue to work on this as he is our “point person” for the pastoral care of the sick in the home, hospitals, and nursing homes. Please contact Mary Blanton in the office for more information regarding this. New life continues in other ways around us. We have three big Eagle Scout projects going on in the parish right now. You may have already seen the new gaga ball court in the corner of the open field in front of the Gonzaga Center. I’m sure that it will have a lot of use from our youth and young adults. Another project is a green house to help conserve many of our sanctuary plants. Rather than setting them outside or giving them away at the end of a season, the green house will preserve them until they are ready to make their return to the sanctuary. Another major project is the re-establishment of our parish library. This is something we have had on the front burner and then the back burner since our return post Harvey. Shelves are being built and arranged and the salvaged books prepared for their return for your usage. I am very grateful to these Eagle Scout candidates for wanting to improve our campus and parish life. By the way, our scout troop has one of the highest percentages of Eagle Scouts. Congratulations to them and their leaders for such leadership. Prayers for a joyous Easter Season,

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com WEEK EVENTS Monday, April 5 Building Thursday, April 8 Building 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga Reservation 6 p.m. LMC Exposition Chapel Tuesday, April 6 7 p.m. Art of Neighboring Small Group Xavier-12 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 7 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 7:15 pm LMC Formation Meeting Faber-3 10 a.m. Art of Neighboring Small Group Xavier-12 2 p.m. Rejoice Counseling Grief Support Friday, April 9 Group Xavier-16 4:45 p.m. EC/ Elementary Faith Formation Gonzaga 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. EC/ Elementary Faith Formation Gonzaga 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 6:45 p.m. Leadership Night McGivney Hall 7 p.m. RCIA Meeting Faber-8 Saturday, April 10 7 p.m. Spanish Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 9:30 a.m. Reconciliation Sanctuary 11 a.m.- 5p.m. Crawfish Boil Christus Center Wednesday, April 7 11a.m. Infant Baptism Sanctuary 9 a.m. Daily Mass Sanctuary 5:15 p.m. Mass Sanctuary 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 4:45 p.m. EC/ Elementary Faith Formation Gonzaga Sunday, April 11 5:15 p.m. Reconciliation Sanctuary 7:30 a.m. Mass Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. JH Class Formation Gonzaga 10 a.m. Mass Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. Evening Mass Sanctuary 12:30 p.m. Misa (Español) Sanctuary 7:40 p.m. Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 3 p.m. EC/ Elementary & Youth Formation Classes Gonzaga 5:15 p.m. Evening Mass Sanctuary

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com THIS WEEK’S READING Sunday, Apr 04, 2021 to attaining peace and security, and among other things chooses SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE a particular health theme each year to mark its anniversary. Past LORD (EASTER SUNDAY) themes include mental health, maternal and childcare, and Race to understanding climate change. Mindful that the world’s aging population is Does it matter who gains insight first, so long as we all get there? living longer, the WHO set this year’s theme as “Aging and Competition is overrated, which may be why evangelists don’t Health.” On this Easter Wednesday, as we take note of the agree on who arrives at the tomb first. Mark reports that Mary healing miracles within the early Christian community, ask the Magdalene; Mary, mother of James; and Salome got there at Lord to bless all who work to safeguard the health of humanity. dawn. Matthew asserts it was the Magdalene and the “other TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35 (263). Mary.” Luke claims it was Mary Magdalene; James’ mother, “And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of Mary; Joanna; and assorted “others.” In John, the Magdalene the temple.” arrives alone. You may be a cradle Catholic, or this may be your Thursday, Apr 08, 2021 first Easter. Welcome to the recognition that death doesn’t have EASTER THURSDAY the final say. Keep it going TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 We are still in the Octave of Easter, the eight days following or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; Victimae Paschali Laudes; John 20:1-9 or Easter. The Octave is meant to keep the celebration going, to Mark 16:1-7 (42, 41) or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke keep savoring the joy of the Resurrection. The gospel for each 24:13-35 (46). "They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than day focuses on the Risen Christ. In the early church, those who Peter and arrived at the tomb first." were baptized at the Easter Vigil would continue wearing their Monday, Apr 05, 2021 white garments all week in recognition of the life-changing, EASTER MONDAY festive event. You’ve likely been changing your clothes during Weave a life of meaning the Octave, but try keeping your focus on the Resurrection. Everyone knows the joy of creating—whether it be a work of Meditate on a time that God has blessed you with new life. art, a meal, or a family. It’s a way of expressing ourselves, TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 3:11-26, Luke 24:35-48 (264). sharing our love, and using our talents to serve. It’s also a “He stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” consolation during tough times. Maybe you took up some new, Friday, Apr 09, 2021 creative pastimes during the pandemic. Saint Maria Crescentia EASTER FRIDAY Höss, whose feast is today, was a weaver in 18th-century Bavaria It all adds up before she became a nun, and when she was assigned to Numbers play a key role throughout salvation history: Yahweh, servitude and living in a cubbyhole in the monastery, she kept the one true God; the 5,000 fed; the cock crowing three times; the weaving. Maybe that helped sustain her until she eventually rose Triduum; the Trinity; and the third time Jesus appears to his to be elected the mother superior. Holy creativity can feed your disciples after his death, which we read about in today’s beautiful soul. gospel story of Jesus cooking breakfast for his disciples on the TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15 seashore. Numerologists love to explore all the hidden meanings (261). “They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.” packed in the biblical numbers. But the gospel message is Tuesday, Apr 06, 2021 actually quite simple. Jesus alone feeds us. Remember that next EASTER TUESDAY time you are looking for sustenance elsewhere. Sing the Octave TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14 (265). Happy Octave of Easter—the eight days between, and “Jesus said to them, ‘Come, have breakfast.’” including, Easter Sunday and Divine Mercy Sunday. By relishing Saturday, Apr 10, 2021 the Resurrection for eight whole days instead of just one, the EASTER SATURDAY church declares it the cornerstone of belief. What’s more: In Faith takes time contrast to the Christmas Octave, we observe no other feast What would you think if you heard that someone you knew was days during Easter Octave, keeping the Resurrection our only dead had risen from the grave? It’s no wonder the disciples focus. Why eight? Christianity’s Jewish roots feature ritual doubted the story. No less a witness than Mother Teresa of celebrations that end on the eighth day—a week, when you Calcutta expressed serious doubts about God's existence over count both the first and last days. Make every day this week a the course of her life. “Where is my faith?” she wrote. “There is “mini-Easter,” as our church intends. Sing Alleluia for eight nothing but emptiness.” And she’s a saint! So when loved ones days. stop going to church and express doubts about God—or if you TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18 (262). yourself face such doubts—accept it as a part of the spiritual “Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’ ” journey each of us walks. Keep praying and be patient. Faith Wednesday, Apr 07, 2021 takes time and hits dry spells. But in God's heart, there's all the EASTER WEDNESDAY time in the world. Pray for all who heal a world in pain TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15 (266). On April 7, 1948, the World Health Organization was “When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not established as a leading global health authority within the United believe.” Nations system. In 2021, the WHO counts 7,000 members from 150 countries. It declares that the health of all people is essential

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com LITURGY EASTER TIME

The first eight days of the Easter Season make up the octave of Easter and are celebrated as Solemnities of the Lord. (GNLY #24)

Octave—the eighth day—refers to the eight days following Easter Sunday which we hold as a time of rejoicing following weeks of preparation and anticipation. The eighth day was given the name Divine Mercy Sunday by Pope John Paul II, as a reminder that just as the risen Lord offers the gift of his reconciling love to us, so are we called to act daily with a spirit of mercy toward one another with Join in prayer prayers, words and deeds. for the Lord’s extraordinary grace and mercy! The celebration of Easter is prolonged throughout the Easter season. The fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday are celebrated in joyful exultation as one feast day, or THE CHAPLET better as one "great Sunday." (GNLY #22) OF DIVINE MERCY

This sacred season of 50 days concludes with Sunday, April 11 Pentecost Sunday, when we commemorate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the apostles, the 3:00 p.m. beginning of the Church, and the start of its mission to all tongues, peoples and nations. Exposition and Adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament

CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!  Every Friday of Easter

 Following 9:00 AM Mass

The Paschal Triduum is the very heart of the  Continuing through the day in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel liturgical year! It took weeks of preparation and many minds, hearts and hands to get ready for  Concluding with Evening Prayer the celebration of the most holy days. & Benediction starting at 6:15 p.m.

Thank you to ALL who helped! May the blessing of Christ be  Sign up on line ww.silcc.org/ yours throughout the Easter Season! eucharistic-adoration

Kathy Corbett St. Ignatius needs you! Assistant Director of Liturgy and Sacraments Sign up on line to serve [email protected] in Liturgical Ministry! 281-290-4610 Visit our ministry pages at the I am honored to serve you as the parish website https:// Assistant Director of Liturgy! www.silcc.org/liturgical-

ministries I have joined the St. Ignatius staff with 12 years of Call the parish office experience in the Archdiocese working in various or email [email protected] liturgical and administrative roles. My roles include coordinating the celebration of Matrimony and Where is God calling you to share your gifts infant Baptisms, coordinating and scheduling and talents to serve the people in our parish? liturgical ministers, communications for the Liturgy Department, and assisting with the liturgical and Altar Server Worship Coordinator sacramental celebrations of the parish. Incense Ministry Ministry of Hospitality Please contact me if you are interested in Music Ministry Art & Environment scheduling the Rite of Marriage or Infant Baptism. Lector Sound and Videography

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Please pray for the following couples: Jordan Reinert & Mayra Alegria Peter Lee & Amanda Beaver Welcome Newly Baptized

Camila Crystal Ayala Aydree Eliana Valtierra Jose Aaron Morales Darin Maldonado Jr.

In Memoriam

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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE YARN NEEDED HAPPY EASTER! FOR PRAYER SHAWLS We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and Yarn donations can now we rejoice because Christ is risen! be dropped off at Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice the Outreach Office or Main Bowl challenges us as we begin the Easter season to share the joy of having Parish Office. a loving God that is alive and accompa- For information please email nies us always. Let’s do the same by [email protected] being present to our global family by caring for their material and spiritual needs.

Please drop off your CRS Rice Bowl in the labeled box next to the Welcome Center, or donate online at crsricebowl.org/give.

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ELEMENTARY YOUTH MINISTRY

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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com FORMATION YOUNG ADULT ADULT SACRAMENTS INFANT BAPTISM Catholic Moral Teaching: Loving We invite you to attend with the Heart of God Join the Groupme for the two required Online | Thursdays 7-8:30pm sessions for both more information and Join us for a walk through the basic parents. Godparents moral teachings of the Church are encouraged to pop up events. Www.silcc.org/adult-formation attend as well. Our next (online) sessions will take place May 8 & 15. Email [email protected] World Wide Marriage Encounter Please visit our website for more Virtual Weekends information: Rise up! Rejuvenate your marriage! silcc.org/infant-baptisms Online marriage retreat June 25-27 To register online, go to RCIA “St. Ignatius Young Adults” www.HoustonME.org 7 Years & Older We welcome you to the Catholic Church and look forward to sharing our faith with you! If you have not been baptized Catholic or are seeking communion and confirmation please contact us at [email protected]

MARRIAGE Engaged couples are encouraged to attend an orientation at least 6 months prior to their desired date and not set any dates prior to meeting with clergy. Please visit our website for more information silcc.org/matrimony

VOCATIONS

Is God calling you?

Contact [email protected] for information about upcoming programs for those discerning religious vocations as a priest, deacon, or religious sister.

For more information on Sacraments please visit silcc.org/sacraments

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Legion of Mary "ZOOM Cub Scout Pack 1325 MEETINGS" Cub Scout Pack 1325 offers adventures for Please join us remotely every boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. Monday at 7:30 p.m. to Pray the Our year is full of fun activities, camping, Holy Rosary and the prayer of our outdoor skills and leadership Lady; the Magnificat "Catena opportunities. We are currently meeting Legionis" outdoors on Mondays and working on at- Please request the ZOOM Meeting home projects. For more ID @ [email protected] information, contact our Pack Legion of Mary is a Catholic leaders at [email protected] organization that exists for the glory of God through the holiness Women’s Club of its members. It involves praying The SILCC Women's Club was established and working within our parish to meet the spiritual and social needs of community as we support the the parish women while serving the church loving work of Christ’s Church. and surrounding community. Women of Activities include acts of prayer all ages are called together to participate in and mercy. promoting a spirit of fellowship, support and education of its members. The club meets every 2nd Tuesday of each month Flocknote: and is currently holding virtual meetings Keep in touch with us via email until further notice. Please or text. Parish Updates instantly. email [email protected] for further Text SILCC to 84576 or visit us information. at Flocknote.com/stignatiusofloyola4

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com COMMUNITY LIFE Grief Support: Seasons of Hope Knights of Columbus Council A scripture-based journey for those in need of consolation, answers, direction 10861 Announcements and hope. We meet in Faber Room 5 first & third Thursdays of the month Happy and blessed Easter from at 6:30 p.m. All faith communities are welcome. For more information, contact Knights of Columbus Council 10861 Dcn. Joe Wright, 281-370-3401. Find us online: Check out our Council American Heritage Girls website at www.kofc10861.org and AHG is a Christ-centered scouting program building women of integrity through Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ service to God, family, community, and country. Girls can earn badges in areas knights10861 for Council updates. of interest as diverse as Outdoor skills, The Arts, Science, and Technology, and Others. For more information contact: [email protected] Knights of Columbus Danny Barrera Memorial Scholarship: Knights of Alcoholics Anonymous Columbus Council 10861 invites high Our AA meetings are on Zoom Tuesdays at 6 p.m. For information please call school seniors of our parish to apply for Jay C. at 281-440-4136. the 2021 Danny Barrera Memorial Scholarship. The application is available at our website www.kofc10861.org, the parish website and in the parish office. The deadline is April 15.

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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Serra North Houston Vocation Elder Abuse: Beware of Scams and Fraud Apostolate Zoom Program Elder abuse can happen to anyone Parishes: Meeting – All are invited!!! and it can take many different forms. Please use caution if you receive phone Guest Speaker: Rev. Jason Most cases of abuse reported to Adult calls from vendors or “community” Parzynski, Vocation Director, Diocese Protective Services involve “self- organizations that want access to the of Trenton, NJ neglect.” Many of these people are senior group in your parish. Seniors are One of our apostolate missions is to vulnerable to abuse because they live often targets for scammers and pray for all US Vocation alone or are dependent on someone unscrupulous individuals wishing to Director’s. We have 7 from the North else for their care. Texas requires by prey on vulnerable or unsuspecting Serrans assigned to pray for Fr. Jason law the reporting of elder abuse or the seniors. Please feel free to refer callers one hour each day of the week. suspicion of elder abuse. If you know to the Office of Aging before of someone who cannot care for connecting them to your senior group. Wednesday, himself/herself, or who is being The Office of Aging can speak with the April 28, 2021 abused, neglected or exploited, vendor, check credentials with the 7:00 p.m. on whether they live alone or with a Better Business Bureau. The Office of Zoom spouse or caregiver, Texas law Aging can be reached at 713-741-8712. requires that you report the abuse. Join Zoom The number is 1-800-252-5400; your The Office of Pro-Life offers Meeting report will remain confidential. For various opportunities for healing after Meeting ID: 837 6199 9658 additional information, please contact abortion. Interested individuals can Passcode: 251708 the Office of Aging at attend one or all events depending on or dial in: 1-346-248-7799 713-741-8712. need and preference. For more information or to register for any of If you have any questions please these programs, contact the Office of contact Susan Stawaisz at Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 or [email protected] or email [email protected] Candice Tyrrell at [email protected] The St. John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration with Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston and University of St. Thomas, St. Mattias Catholic Church invite all health care professionals to Annual Bazaar the 6th annual Come hungry and join us Sunday, Converging Roads medical ethics May 2nd, 12-5 p.m. at St. Matthias conference Catholic Church, 302 FM 1774, held in person and online on Magnolia, TX 77375. There will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 BBQ dinner with all the trimming, take from 9:15 am – 6:45 pm at the out available, and so many food choices St. John Paul II Foundation in you’ll have a hard time deciding what Houston, TX. you want to eat first. Live music ill be Year of St. Joseph provided by The Lonely Road Band. The conference theme is The Archdiocesan website has a Enjoy the raffle, live and virtual silent The Heart of Health Care, page dedicated to the Year of St. and continuing education credits for auctions, Mexican Bingo, mechanical Joseph, which began in December bull, midway games, inflatables and so healthcare professionals will be offered. and runs through the liturgical year. much more. You will share a fund day Please visit and share this link , with your entire family. All proceeds from our annual event will go to the St. Topics include: Public Health and https://www.archgh.org/ Matthias capital campaign for our new Pandemics, End of Life Decision resources/year-of-st-joseph/ church. The virtual silent auction will Making, Accompanying Patients in the which includes the history of St. begin on April 18th and end on the Midst of Suffering, and more! Joseph in the church, prayers of date of the bazaar. Auction information devotion and more. can be found at For more information, please visit www.bazaar21.givesmart.com. For convergingroads.com or email more information call 281-356-2000. [email protected].

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com COLUMNA DEL PÁRROCO Queridos hermanos: ¡Felices Pascuas y a los que han estado ausente por un buen tiempo, bienvenidos! La Pascua es siempre un tiempo de gracia y nuevos comienzos. Mientras celebramos la resurrección triunfal de Cristo de entre los muertos, vemos la esperanza y la promesa de nuestra propia resurrección en el último día cuando Él vendrá a juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos. En virtud de nuestro bautismo, hemos entrado en la promesa de una nueva vida. El Señor nunca quebranta Sus promesas y por eso hoy, Domingo de Pascua, renovamos NUESTRAS promesas de serle fieles. Una vez más renunciamos a Satanás y todas sus promesas vacías, y prometemos vivir en el discipulado del Señor. Nuestra fidelidad es a Él y a Sus caminos. La Proclamación de Pascua dice: Esta es la noche que a todos los que creen en Cristo, por toda la tierra, los arranca de los vicios del mundo y de la oscuridad del pecado, los restituye a la gracia y los agrega a los santos…..Y así, esta noche santa ahuyenta los pecados, lava las culpas, devuelve la inocencia a los caídos, la alegría a los tristes, expulsa el odio, trae la concordia, doblega a los poderosos. Durante la Cuaresma nos preparamos para este día: ayunar, dar limosna, abstenerse, practicar las obras de misericordia, todo para prepararnos para la celebración y recepción de la gracia derramada en la Resurrección. A medida que continuamos en este tiempo de pandemia, vemos brotar nueva vida a nuestro alrededor. En el momento de redactar esta columna, 3.44 millones (11,52% de la población) de tejanos han sido completamente inoculados, mientras que se han administrado un total de 10.1 millones de dosis de vacuna contra el COVID. A medida que las personas reciben sus vacunas, veo que más y más personas regresan a Misa. Qué gran señal de nueva vida: una asamblea que crece a diario. Incluso nuestra asistencia a la Misa diaria está creciendo. ¡Alabado sea el Señor! Conozco el dolor y el sufrimiento que muchos han experimentado durante el año pasado. Sin Eucaristía, sin visitas al hospital, sin poder ungir a los enfermos y moribundos, las clases de formación minimizadas e incluso el ritual diario de controles de temperatura y desinfección de manos ha sido molesto para algunos. Pero, a medida que salimos de la oscuridad con la brillante esperanza de la vacuna, las sonrisas están regresando (aunque bajo mascarillas, pero como me dijo un niño de 5 años, "Todo está en los ojos, padre") y la gente está disfrutando de reunirse en la asamblea para celebrar la recepción de la Sagrada Comunión. Hemos experimentado lo que nos causa la falta del Cuerpo, la Sangre, el Alma y la Divinidad de nuestro Señor Jesús: tristeza, depresión, sensación de soledad, etc. Y con el regreso de muchas personas, se nos ha dicho que debido a la Orden Ejecutiva del Gobernador de abrir negocios al 100%, ahora podemos sentar a la gente en cada banca siempre que hagamos como un tablero de ajedrez con la gente en las bancas. En otras palabras, nadie puede sentarse directamente frente a usted o directamente detrás de usted. Los asientos forman entonces una especie de tablero de ajedrez. Hicimos esto para nuestros estudiantes de Confirmación el 19 de marzo y funcionó muy bien. Pero tenemos que mantener la disciplina en esa forma de sentarse. Si su familia se sentara de manera de que algunos miembros de su familia estén directamente frente a un grupo ya sentado, su familia tendrá que encontrar otro lugar para sentarse. El reconocimiento de quién está frente a usted y quién está detrás de usted se vuelve muy importante. Este cambio puede hacer que algunos se sientan incómodos, pero nuestro equipo de hospitalidad lo ayudará si se lo solicita. Nuestra nave es muy grande y hemos incluido más asientos con las sillas alrededor del perímetro. Queremos que se sienta seguro y protegido, así que, por favor, si necesita ayuda para encontrar el lugar adecuado para sentarse, pregúntele a un miembro del equipo de hospitalidad. Están listos y dispuestos a servirle. También han visto la implementación de Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión nuevamente. Cada ministro sigue los procedimientos de seguridad que los sacerdotes y diáconos han estado haciendo desde la reapertura de la iglesia en mayo del año pasado. El Cardenal también ha permitido una vez más llevar la Sagrada Comunión a nuestros enfermos y aquellos que se encuentran inmóviles. Los ministros deberán volver a capacitarse y seguir todos los protocolos que incluyen el uso de mascarillas y desinfección/sanitación de manos antes de entrar y al salir de la casa. El Padre Justin continuará trabajando en esto ya que es nuestra “persona clave” para el cuidado pastoral de los enfermos en el hogar, hospitales y hogares de ancianos. Comuníquese con Mary Blanton en la oficina para obtener más información al respecto. La nueva vida continúa de otras maneras a nuestro alrededor. Tenemos tres grandes proyectos Eagle Scout en la parroquia en este momento. Es posible que ya haya visto la nueva cancha de pelota gaga en la esquina del campo abierto frente al Gonzaga Center. Estoy seguro de que será muy útil por parte de nuestros jóvenes y adultos jóvenes. Otro proyecto es un invernadero para ayudar a conservar muchas de nuestras plantas utilizadas en el santuario. En lugar de dejarlas afuera o regalarlas al final de la temporada, el invernadero las preservará hasta que estén listas para regresar al santuario. Otro proyecto importante es el restablecimiento de nuestra biblioteca parroquial. Esto es algo que hemos tenido en primer plano y luego en segundo plano desde nuestro regreso de Harvey. Se están construyendo y arreglando los estantes y se están preparando los libros que se pudieron salvar para así volver a ponerlos en uso. Estoy muy agradecido con estos candidatos de Eagle Scout por querer mejorar nuestro campus y la vida parroquial. Por cierto, nuestra tropa de exploradores tiene uno de los porcentajes más altos de Eagle Scouts. Felicitaciones a ellos y a sus líderes por tal liderazgo. Mis oraciones por una Feliz Pascua,

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com LITURGIA SERVICIOS ¡St. Ignatius lo necesita! ¿ENFRENTANDO UN DESALOJO? ¡Apúntese para server en el Ministerio Stop TX Eviction puede ayudarle! de Litúrgia! -Obtenga información legal sobre el proceso de desalojo y sus derechos. Visite nuestras páginas del ministerio -Obtenga acceso a documentos importantes que puede en el sitio web, entregar a su arrendador o al tribunal. o llame a la oficina parroquial, -Solicite asistencia legal de organizaciones en su área que o correo electrónico Escanéarme [email protected] brindan servicios legales gratuitos a inquilinos calificados. -Obtenga información sobre la asistencia para el alquiler y ¿Dónde los llama Dios a compartir sus dones y talentos para servir a la gente de nuestra parroquia? otros recursos en su área y cómo solicitarlos. -Platique con un abogado real sobre sus preguntas. Monaguillo Coordinador de Liturgia -La información y los recursos están disponibles para Ministerio de Incienso Ministerio de Hospitalidad Ministerio de Música Arte y Ambiente usted completamente gratis. Proclamador Sonido y Videografia Visite este sitio web: stoptxeviction.org Año de San José El sitio web de la Arquidiócesis tiene una página dedicada al RECURSOS DIGITALES Año de San José, que comenzó en diciembre y se extiende a lo largo del año litúrgico. Visite y comparta este enlace, Oración de la mañana - Domingo: https://www.archgh.org/resources/year-of-st-joseph/ https://liturgy.life/2020/03/santificando-el-dia-del-senor que incluye la historia de San José en la iglesia, oraciones de -cuando-no-podemos-asistir-a-la-Misa/ devoción y más. EVENTOS

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com SACRAMENTOS LECTURA BAUTISMO INFANTIL Le invitamos a asistir a las dos sesiones Domingo, Apr 04, 2021 SOLEMNIDAD DE LA RESURRECCIÓN DEL SEÑOR obligatorias para ambos padres. Se recomienda (DOMINGO DE PASCUA) que los padrinos asistan también. Para obtener Carrera hacia la comprensión información, comuníquese con ¿Importa quién llega primero a la revelación, con tal de que todos [email protected] lleguemos a ella? La competencia está sobrevalorada, y quizá por RICA eso los evangelistas no se ponen de acuerdo sobre quién llega 7 años y mayores primero al sepulcro. Marcos cuenta que María Magdalena, María, ¡Le damos la bienvenida a la Iglesia Católica y madre de Santiago, y Salomé llegaron al amanecer. Mateo afirma que fue la Magdalena y la “otra María.” Lucas afirma que fue esperamos compartir nuestra fe con usted! Si no María Magdalena, la madre de Santiago, María, Juana, y varios ha sido bautizado como católico o está buscando "otros." En Juan, la Magdalena llega sola. Es posible que seas un la comunión y la confirmación, comuníquese con nosotros a católico de cuna, o que ésta sea tu primera Pascua. Bienvenido al [email protected] reconocimiento de que la muerte no tiene la última palabra. MATRIMONIO LECTURAS PARA HOY: Hechos 10:34a, 37-43; Colosenses Se le recomienda a las parejas comprometidas 3:1-4 o 1 Corintios 5:6b-8; Victimae Paschali Laudes; Juan 20:1-9 que asistan a una orientación al menos 6 meses o Marcos 16:1-7 (42, 41) o, en una Misa vespertina o nocturna, Lucas 24:13-35 (46). "Ambos corrieron, pero el otro discípulo corrió antes de la fecha deseada y no establezcan más rápido que Pedro y llegó primero al sepulcro." ninguna fecha antes de reunirse con el clero. Póngase en ontacto con [email protected] para obtener información sobre nuestras sesiones de orientación. VOCACIONES ¿Dios te está llamando? Comuníquese con [email protected] para obtener información sobre los próximos programas para aquellos que disciernen vocaciones religiosas como sacerdote, diácono o hermana religiosa. Para obtener más información sobre los sacramentos, visite silcc.org/sacraments

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