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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston NOVEMBER 15, 2015 — THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338 Office: (281) 446-8211 Fax: (281) 446-8213 Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P. Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P. Website: www.st-mm.com Deacons: Nick Caruso & James Meshell Weekend Mass English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth) Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M. Domingo: 1:00 P.M. Weekday Mass Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English) Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español) 1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M. 1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M. Reconciliation (Confession) Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M. Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M. Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration 9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.) Sacrament of Baptism: Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the parish office two months prior to the desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent. Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene must contact the office at least six months prior to their desired wedding date. Please contact the office for more information. Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to receive sacramental anointing of the sick. Sacramento del Bautismo: Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bautismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Adviento. Sacramento del Matrimonio: Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la oficina para mayor información. Unción de los Enfermos: Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea ser ungido. Weekly Message Looking Beyond Now As I write for this weekend, I am concluding my visit to the Holy Land. The high point of eve- ry day of my visit was celebrating the sacred sacrifice of the Mass at a particular holy site. One of the thoughts that went through my mind each time was that of my unworthiness. I had an awesome feeling of God's presence as we rode the boat on the Sea of Galilee. I could feel and imagine Jesus calling his disciples, who were fishermen, to leave everything and fol- low him. As I walked the path of Christ in his last days, the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, I kept asking why God would go through all he endured for love of me. Celebrating Mass with another priest and 26 other pilgrims in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre brought tears to my eyes. This was the spot where Jesus laid buried for three days and from there rose from the dead. Here Jesus offered that perfect sacrifice once and for all, as our second reading from the letter to the Hebrews says. There is so much to experience in the Holy Land. Everywhere we visited, I prayed for the intentions of the people of St. Mary Magdalene. I remember sitting in the Church of the Primacy of Peter in Galilee asking God to give me the grace to lead wisely the people of the parish. The church was built to commemorate Jesus giving the key of the kingdom to Peter when he said, “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church.” This visit has brought the gospel alive to me in ways beyond words. I thank God for the privilege. I am also grateful to all of you for your prayers for the safety of the pilgrims. I pray that you feel the impact of the prayers we offered for you in those sacred places. As we approach the final days of the Church’s liturgical year, the Church presents before us the theme of the end times this weekend. The first reading and the gospel present, at first glance, a gloomy and fearful time with the sun darkening, the moon not giving light, and the stars falling out of the sky. After the gloomy days comes the good news: “The wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, and those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” Jesus gave comforting words of hope as he says: “Heaven and earth shall pass away but my words shall nev- er pass away.” These words are meant to reassure us that God is in control of the world and would not leave us hopeless. St. Mark’s description of the last days was based, to some extent, on what the early Christians were experiencing at the time of his writing. The disciples were persecuted in synagogues and before gover- nors and kings. For him, and indeed most early Christians, the end of the world was imminent. As close as it seemed, he was cautious to say that the time is known only by God himself: “But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Mark 13:32). As Christians, we are people of hope, based on what Jesus has done for us and what he will do. We also have a vision of reality that transcends the here and now, that looks over the horizon, and that sees beyond rec- orded human history. Therefore, we are to see every day of our lives as opportunities of making that vision a reality even today. Every ending is a new beginning and that is what we are to be doing everyday – making of every new day an opportunity to love more than yesterday and to let go of yesterday’s hurts. How are we getting ready for this end? What kinds of words are lingering in our minds and hearts? Are they consoling or comforting words? Or are they hurtful and hateful words? Are we seeing the end of the world with the hope of a happy ending or is it with sadness and regrets? Are you ready to start a new day? —Fr Felix Prayer for Consecrated Persons God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as members of Secular Institutes. Renew their knowledge and love of you, and send your Holy Spirit to help Heaven and earth will pass away, but my them respond generously and courageously to your will. words will not pass away. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you —Mark 13:31 and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. P. 2 Time & Talent Ministries Are you new to our parish or have been coming for a while but are not yet registered? We offer you a warm welcome to St. Mary Magdalene parish. Becoming an active parishioner begins when you are counted as a parishioner. Please talk to one of the Ministers of Hospitality after Mass about how to register. You can also come by the church office during the week to register. MASS / LITURGY ORGANIZATIONS OUTREACH MINISTRIES SOCIAL SERVICES ART & ENVIRONMENT KEENAGERS (60+) Wanda Conley - (281) 540-1907 Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416 Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103 June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555 PRISON MINISTRY YOUNG AT HEART (50+) Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493 ALTAR GUILD SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP HOSPITAL MINISTRY Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670 Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508 Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318 ALTAR SERVERS RED HAT SOCIETY HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876 Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357 Marvin Corbitt - (281) 852-3111 Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812 Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343 ([email protected]) OF HOLY COMMUNION COUNCIL 6878 Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257 Greg Forestieri - (281) 441-2711 BLOOD DRIVE Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357 Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 4TH BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY INSTITUTED ACOLYTE Phil Ardoin - (281) 852-8773 Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044 Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528 COLUMBIAN SQUIRES NURSING HOME MINISTRY MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Chief Counselor Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Man- Alejandro Aramburu - (713) 966-0547 Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549 or, Deerbrook Nursing Home Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221 Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE LECTORS Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534 MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Darril B. - (281) 852-4230 Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116 Julio & Cristina Romero - (832) 488-3367 Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217 Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD FAITH FORMATION Susan G. - (281) 813-0575 Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575 ADULT FAITH FORMATION, PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY Ericka Gonzalez (Esp.) - (281) 731-6050 BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA), Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743 MUSIC MINISTRY INFANT BAPTISM, ADULT ([email protected]) Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211 CONFIRMATION, RETREATS Ivana Meshell - (281) 446-8211 PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674 Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365 SPIRITUAL DIRECTION DEVOTIONS HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Geneva Green - (832) 758-6475 Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Kay Huggins - (409) 656-6587 Gilbert & Linda Alfaro - HOME AGAIN MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRIES (281) 852-4573 (FURNITURE BANK/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) Mike Smith - (281) 446-8211 Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611 DIVINE MERCY JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112 Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837 Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652 Tammy Broussard - (832) 777-1878 LEGION OF MARY SCHOOL MINISTRIES OTHERS Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631 SCHOOL BOARD NURSERY Maribel Subias (Esp.) - (832) 444-7211 Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211 Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535 GRUPO
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