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

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

www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org www.lasalette.org

March 14, 2021

LENT SCHEDULE

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

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

Pastoral Administration If you are new to Mary Queen parish or visiting, please Office Administrator Jim Miller, ext. 309 stop by with any questions regarding our parish. We

Archivist Anita Shorosky, ext. 315 would love to meet you! If you have been attending Bookkeeper JoEllen Baker, ext. 313 Mary Queen Church and consider this your parish Bookkeeper Ray Valadez, ext. 313 community, please register with the Parish Office so we Coordinator of Ministries & Functions Rose Mary Baez, ext. 219 can keep an accurate census. If you have questions or Communications Coordinator Erin Graham, ext. 334 would like additional information, please contact our Receptionist Loretta Delaney, ext. 310 parish office. Registration forms may be found in the Parish Office, Welcome Desk (in Church narthex), or on Pastoral Formation the website: www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org Director of Adult Faith Formation & RCIA & Confirmation Coordinator Eby Kurian, M.A., ext. 319 Director of Elementary Faith Formation Barbara Aubuchon, ext. 333 Director for Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization Terri Ryan, ext. 317 Echo Apprentice Emily Daversa, ext. 329 Come Worship With Us!

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

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

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

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

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La Salette Reflections Fr. Rene Butler, M.S. and Wayne Vanasse Saturday, March 13 8:30 AM Alex Gudelosao, Jorge & Claudia, Rudy Galicia, Jr. Going Back up to Jerusalem 5:30 PM Robert Narloch, Bill Torok, Joel Diaz (4th Sunday of Lent: 2 Chronicles Sunday, March 14 36:14-23; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 7:30 AM All Our Parishioners 3:14-21) 9:30 AM Patrick Michael Davis, Frank & Carlotta Garza, Cyrus, the King of Persia, respected the cultures and Barbara Ferstl – Birthday Blessings religions of the peoples under his rule. But he must have 11:30 AM Frank Descant, Ron Willenborg, Brett & Stephanie Martin received some sort of revelation from the God of Israel, 4:30 PM Nancy J. Soyke, Atia Bourque, George Trejo for he wrote, “All the kingdoms of the earth the Lord [he Monday, March 15 uses the name YHWH], the God of heaven, has given to me.” 6:30 AM JoAnne Mazgaj, Phyllis Williams, Rudy Galicia, Jr. He authorizes the Jewish exiles throughout his vast 8:30 AM Alejandro Bunao, Jr., James Tevis, kingdom to return, that is, to go up to Jerusalem. Living & Departed Loved Ones of Ben & Beth Drone Today’s Psalm reflects the time of exile, and shows how Tuesday, March 16 precious Jerusalem was to God’s people. 6:30 AM Rudy Galicia, Jr., Martin Gately, Holy Souls in Purgatory Going back up to Jerusalem is a wonderfully apt image 8:30 AM Bernard Severino, Vincent Smith, Luis Correa Ibanez of Lent. Going implies a goal. Going back means Wednesday, March 17 conversion. Going up suggests struggle. Lent is all of 6:30 AM Rudy Galicia, Jr., Luisa Gudelosao these. 6:30 PM Daniel Jansky, Bella Grace Woodrum, Ernest Heeb Let us begin with the notion of struggle. One of the Thursday, March 18 greatest gifts God has given us is free will, which we 6:30 AM Rudy Galicia, Jr. rightly defend for ourselves and others. But St. Paul 8:30 PM Edgar & Mechtilde Hartmann, reminds us today that we are God’s handiwork, “created Millie Talley – Birthday Blessings, in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has Living & Deceased Family Members of Vinnie Soccomanno prepared in advance, that we should live in them.” Accommodating our will to the divine will comes at a Friday, March 19 certain cost. 6:30 AM William Vasen, Rudy Galicia, Jr., Jarryd Morton Returning, in the language of Lent, is a turning back to 8:30 AM Joseph Leba, Nguyen Family, Marilyn Karam our Savior. A single example from Scripture will serve: “I Saturday, March 20 have brushed away your offenses like a cloud, your sins 8:30 AM Rudy Galicia, Jr., like a mist; return to me, for I have redeemed Living & Deceased Members of Gautreaux Family you” (Isaiah 44:22). 5:30 PM Dan Foster, Tony Diotalevi, The goal, finally, is not a place, or a work. It is the time— Living & Deceased Loved Ones of Clint & Dottie Carlin long ago or recent—when we were most aware of the truth enunciated in today’s Gospel: “God so loved the Sunday, March 21 world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who 7:30 AM Carolyn “Katy” Ray, Williams & Wiltz Families, believes in him might not perish but might have eternal Victor Nicholson life.” Rediscovering this for ourselves, would we not want 9:30 AM All Our Parishioners everybody in our life to know this? 11:30 AM Erna Bartol, Leo Braun, Antoinette Falta Helton The message of La Salette contains all these elements. 4:30 PM Terry Kern, Nancy J. Soyke, George Trejo Some of it is hard to understand and accept. It is a call to turn back to God. It proposes a general goal, and a more specific one as well. As La Salette Laity, Sisters and Missionaries, might we not find the “good work that God has prepared for us” in Mary’s words: “Make This Message Known”? Mass Intentions

There are three Intentions per Mass and will be filled on a Wayne Vanasse, and Fr. René Butler, M.S. first-come, first-served basis. Please include the preferred date and an alternate date for each request. A limit of 12 Masses per family may be requested. To make requests, visit maryqueencatholicchurch.org/mass-intention-form.

3 Date Weekly Offering Received Weekly Budgeted Amount Difference

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

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

Upcoming 2nd Collections

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

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

If you need assistance with setting up your account, Parish please contact the Finance Department at Goal: $170,000.00 [email protected]. Total Amount Paid: $17,444 Total Number of Gifts Received: 94 Total Number of Mary Queen Donors: 80 Total Number of Mary Queen Households: 2,864

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

4 Lenten Alms Giving Charity is a frequent and important theme of the Gospels. As individual members of Mary Queen, each of us is called to focus more closely on almsgiving during Area Lenten Penance Services Lent. Almsgiving is the outward action of donating money All Services Begin at 7:00 PM or goods to the poor as a reflection of your love for Jesus. This year during Lent we are asking every Tuesday, March 16 - Mary Queen person/family to donate the following items to our Food Pantry. When you come to Mass each weekend please place the items in the Food Pantry Donation Box located in the church narthex. Items can also be dropped off at Stations of the Cross the Food Pantry Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent beginning at 7:00PM in the Church. February 20 & 21 Pancake Mix, Syrup, Cereal

Friday, March 19: Parish Families Friday, March 26: LIFE TEEN February 27 & 28 Peanut Butter and Jelly

March 6 & 7 Snacks, Crackers, Cookies

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

Recollection with Msgr.

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

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

ATTENTION MEN OF MARY QUEEN CHURCH!

In this New Year 2021 The Search is an innovative video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart and it is from the Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? producers of the FORMED online platform many of us use Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? for faith formation in Mary Queen. The well-known Catholic evangelist Chris Stefanick hosts these seven beautifully Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek filmed episodes of The Search featuring scientists, to be the best man you can be? astronauts, artists, and fellow searchers who uncover the answers to life’s big questions on happiness, purpose, Then come join us in the Main Hall Wednesday meaning, and faith. The Search video series has something Mornings from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. for all of us, even those who are away from the Church but are still seeking, and those who have never considered For more information, please contact Eby Kurian at faith before. [email protected] or 281-482-1391. But The Search is not meant just to be watched and it’s certainly not meant to watched alone. That’s why we have Consecration Day is on Friday, small groups meeting – both in-person and virtual – to March 19 (Solemnity of St. Jo- watch, discuss, and truly benefit and grow from experiencing The Search. seph). Are you ready for The Search? You can purchase a copy of the book for $9, thanks to a The series began on February 22 and will continue to meet scholarship from Mary Queen on Mondays until April 12. Morning sessions (in-person) are Men’s Ministry. To register and from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in Room 120. purchase a copy of the book For more information and to sign up please contact Eby please go to https:// Kurian, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at email maryqueencatholicchurch.org/ [email protected] or 281-482-1391, ext. 319. consecration-to-st-joseph. For more information, please contact Eby Kurian.

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ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION 281-482-1391

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do not create a new account in CMGConnect.

7 Lenten Fish Fry All parishioners, families, friends and the public are invited 2020 Parish Social Ministry Report to enjoy a take-out only catfish The Social Ministry report will be posted in full at maryqueen- dinner, served by Mary Queen catholicchurch.org/social-ministries. Knights of Columbus, Council 2020 was a difficult year. There were so many people who need- #8494 as a charity fundraiser. ed so much help. Thanks be to God, because of the generosity The dinner will be $10 and of so many Mary Queen parishioners, we were able to accom- served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent. plish an impressive amount last year. Below is information from one of the ministries that fall under the umbrella of Parish Social Ministries. If you are interested in financially supporting, volunteering or just have a question concerning any of these ministries, please con- tact Chris Austgen at 281-482-1391 or chrisaust- [email protected]

Mary’s Chain of Love The mission of Mary's Chain of Love - Crochet & Craft Ministry is to provide handcrafted items to those in our parish and commu- nity who are in need of comfort and prayer. Our hope is that we will bless others by keeping our hands busy, our arms open and our hearts full of God's love. If you are interested in joining this ministry or have any questions please contact Cindy Dittrich at 832-282-6346 or [email protected]. This year by working together, each from our own homes, we were able to serve the following organizations: • Casa Juan Diego - Amputee Group - 23 lap blankets • Casa Juan Diego - Homeless families - 100 Granny square ornaments for food baskets for them. • Our Daily Bread (homeless shelter) - Galveston - 60 hats • Loaves and Fishes (homeless shelter) - Houston - 40 hats • Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center

 45 Prayer Shawls - terminal cancer unit “Mother’s Butterfly

 41 Angel Pockets Haven”

 40 Cross Bibs and Cross Cloths for emer- Quilt Raffle

gency baptisms by Queen’s Bee Quilters, 76x94 • Mary Queen Food Pantry - 200 Christmas ornaments for food baskets. Second and third place prizes • Gabriel Project - 9 Moms and Babies each received: Baby blanket and hat, receiving blanket, burp cloth, wash cloth, Quilt Raffle Tickets are socks, and mittens; moms received hats, prayer shawls, $5 each or 5 for $20 fingerless gloves and a ponytail scrunchy. • Lakota Sioux Indian Reservation Pine Ridge, South Dakota - Tickets are available at 35 lap blankets the Receptionist Desk • Magnificat House - 36 gift bags - hats, Robbie's Angel wash- Drawing will be held cloths, Christmas socks, Christmas gift soap and a ponytail July 4, 2021 scrunch.

• Angela House - 12 - Christmas ornaments At the July 4 Display in Main Hall @ 1:00pm • Child Assessment Center - Harris County - 50 Christmas Mary Queen Catholic Church star ornaments 606 Cedarwood Dr. • Homeless Children Catholic Parish in North Houston - 14 Friendswood, Tx 77546 teddy bears and crocheted doll purses for the little girls (4–5 -year-olds). **Need not be present to win!**

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

All Women of Mary Queen Parish are members of the Go to formed.org/signup Women’s Ministry. Our mission is to inspire and support all • Select your parish – Mary Queen 606 Cedarwood women of Mary Queen into greater service and Dr, Friendswood, TX stewardship through ministry work to meet the needs of • Register with your name and email address our community. • Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED The Women’s Ministry meets at 7 p.m. monthly on the second Monday of the month, except June, July They have also created a series of videos to guide you and August. Currently, meetings are taking place through logging in, signing up, and using the platform in-person and via Zoom. Please consider joining us. If at https://watch.formed.org/formed-help-1/season:1 you would like to receive notices of our meetings and activities, please contact Katherine Cox, President, [email protected] or Stephanie Monroig, Vice President, [email protected] to be added to our email distribution list.

2021 meetings and activities: Meetings in Mini Hall Activities: and via Zoom: April 18: Corporate Current Mary Queen Parishioners April 12 Communion Mass Update Your Family Information May 10 April 24: Day of Prayer Parish Soft gives current parishioners the opportunity to log in and update family information.

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

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

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

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

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

9 Divine Mercy Sunday

BEST LENT EVER Which one do you think will help you become a-better- version-of-yourself: A. Stop eating chocolate for 40 days B. Praying every day for 40 days Jesus gave St. Faustina these instructions (742)* ……I Join Matthew Kelly for BEST LENT EVER this year as we am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward take a 40-day journey through his new book “I Heard God your neighbors: the first – by deed, the second – by Laugh: A Practical Guide to Life's Essential Daily Habit.” word, the third – by prayers: in these three degrees is Giving up chocolate could be helpful. Learning how to pray contained the fullness of mercy, and it is an will be life changing! unquestionable proof of love for Me. By this means a BEST LENT EVER is a free email program that sends soul glorifies and pays reverence to My mercy. Yes, the daily inspirational videos directly to your email inbox. This first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there acclaimed program will help you prepare your heart and must also be acts of mercy, and I demand the worship of mind during the season of Lent for the coming of Jesus’ My mercy through the solemn celebration of the Feast resurrection on Easter Sunday. and through the veneration of the image which is painted. https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/best-lent-ever.html By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls. It is to be a reminder of the demands of My mercy, because even the strongest (163) faith is of no avail without works. The Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet will begin on Good Friday, April 2nd following the 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross in the church. The remaining eight days of the Novena April 3rd - 10th will be prayed at 3:00 PM in The St. Joseph Chapel, including Easter Sunday. Divine

Mercy Sunday is April 11, 2021. Watch bulletin for more details. *Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, “Divine Mercy in My Soul”

Mary Queen welcomes our newest

Children of God into the Catholic Faith

March 2021

Elijah Francis Crouse Emily Michelle Bjacek

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

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Daily Readings

Saturday, March 13 Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20- 21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 Sunday, March 14 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, St. Joseph Chapel 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 or 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4m 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 24 Hour Adoration or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 4:30 PM on Tuesday to 5:45 PM on Wednesday Monday, March 15 Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11- 12a and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54 First Friday Adoration Tuesday, March 16 Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [8]/Jn 5:1-16 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM Wednesday, March 17 Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18 [8a]/Jn 5:17-30 Please join us. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend Thursday, March 18 Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, quiet time with Jesus and in prayer. 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47 Friday, March 19 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4- 5, 27, 29 [37]/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a COVID-19 Protocols Saturday, March 20 Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11- 12 [2a]/Jn 7:40-53 At this time, we are following the Sunday, March 21 Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 official response from the Archdiocese [12a]/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 or Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/ of Galveston-Houston. All parish Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Jn 11:1-45 or employees and visitors are required to 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 wear masks on church property and at events. • Arrive to the church about 20-30 Respect Life Holy Hour minutes before Mass to allow time to be seated. Do not congregate inside Sunday, March 14 or outside of the church. Remain 6 feet from nonfamily members. 2:00 PM - St. Joseph Chapel

• Please enter through the front doors of the church and exit out of the closest exit at the conclusion of Mass. The Respect Life Ministry invites all to attend a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Respect All Life, on Sunday, • All those 10 years and older who enter the church and/or chapel must wear a mask covering mouth and March 14, at 2:00 PM in the Saint Joseph’s Chapel. nose. Mask must be worn at all times. Please come and join us in prayer for all human life from the moment of conception until the last moment at death. • Please use hand sanitizer after entering the church. • Remember social distancing. Sit 6 feet from nonfamily members. • Communion will be given in the hand only. After receiving the Body of Christ, step to the side, lower mask, consume and replace mask. • There will be no offertory during Mass. Baskets will be placed in the back of the church. Kindly deposit your envelopes or cash in the baskets. The online giving or text to give is also available. • Seating is at 50% capacity, which is 800 people. • Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, even those who have been vaccinated MUST continue to Texas Catholic Herald wear a mask in gatherings or public spaces. Did you know the Texas Catholic Herald is online? Bookmark our website to get the latest news, stories, view photos and more online at www.archgh.org/tch. 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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12 We Pray For …...

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

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

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

~ In Memoriam ~ Please pray for the repose of the soul of

 Marilyn Leal, sister-in-law of Ora Curdie

 Rudy Galicia Jr., nephew of Adela Castro

 Sharon Vochaska, wife of Raymond Vochaska

 Andres Rivas, Sr. , son of Oscar Rivas

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

13 Awake, O Sleeper! This morning came a little earlier than I would have liked — Daylight Savings Time always does. Sometimes that morning sunlight seems more intrusive than illuminating. Mr. Jim Walls Celebrates 90 Years Young!! You’re still half-lost in sleep, and that sun is demanding of you a lot more than you’re ready to give. One of the Ministry of Care’s favorite long-time parishioners, Mr. Jim Walls, celebrated his 90th birthday I’ve said it, and I’m sure you’ve said it, too. “Just five th more minutes.” You hit the “snooze” button on your on Tuesday, February 16 . Father Sibi, several family iPhone once (maybe twice? Show of hands?) and turn members and a few staff were planning to wish him a away from the window. Happy Birthday at Morada Friendswood (previously Atria So many kings of the Old Testament were steadfast in Senior Living). However, the winter storm, with freezing their sleepy ways, rejecting the light their God tried to temperatures and snow and ice, blew in and prevented share with them. Likewise, John tells us that, though them from going that day. They regrouped and celebrated Light — Christ — was sent into the world, the world with him on Thursday, February 25th. Father Sibi provided preferred darkness. a birthday blessing, while his daughter brought cupcakes Sometimes it seems, when reading through Scripture, to mark the occasion. Several ministry of care members that all throughout salvation history, God has been trying joined in with a few church staff members. to pull back the curtains, to rouse us from our defiant slumber. And we resist Him. Time and time again, we Mr. Walls, a native-born Texan, has lived in the area for resist Him. all but two years when he moved to Virginia to serve his Light brings a certain responsibility with it. It seems to country in the Army. He is a graduate of St. Thomas compel productivity. Furthermore, there’s no hiding in the University where he received his chemistry degree. He light. Any photographer worth his salt knows how to was a long-time employee of Phillips 66 as a chemical manipulate it, highlighting the good and casting some engineer. Mr. Walls and his late wife Joanne, have six merciful shade on the bad. children, 15 grandkids and soon, seven great As we enter into the fourth week of Lent, we’re getting so grandchildren. His children say that he is a wonderful dad, close to the main event. Can we handle the light that will who could be counted on to help them with their math and come on Easter morning, bursting into the tomb as the stone is rolled away? Can we keep ourselves from hitting science fair projects. He also made sure that the children the “snooze” button on our souls, and sit up to face the always studied their Catholic faith. dawn of a new day? — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Mr. Walls always has a kind smile on his face and a ©LPi golden heart to match. He loves to joke around and make others smile. Mr. Walls is a concert pianist and a devout Catholic. He played the organ at Mary Queen for many Church Keepers Needed years and served as a Eucharistic minister. Mr. Walls and This is a group of volunteers who help keep Joanne received the Lifetime Service Award, a few years our beautiful church clean and presentable. It is “light” house (church) keeping like dusting back. He also served as an ambassador for Atria, and cleaning surfaces of the sanctuary welcoming newcomers to the facility. We all wish Mr. furnishings. Just an hour a week every two st Walls a fantastic 91 year! Happy Birthday!! weeks would be a beautiful gift to our parish community.

For more information or to sign up for this ministry, please contact Rose Mary Baez at 281-482-1391, ext, 219 or [email protected].

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