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SAINT MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH FEBRUARY 14, 2021 | SIXTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON SAINT MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH FEBRUARY 14, 2021 | SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” Mark 1:40-41 1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parish Family, As you read my letter to you today, perhaps you attended Mass this weekend at the parish and are asking yourselves this question: “What will my Lenten sacrifice be this year?” It is an age-old tradition that many Catholics look deep within to reflect upon how they can enter more deeply into the holy and penitential season of Lent. One way is certainly to abstain from something during Lent. Another is to take-on a new practice or ritual during Lent. In either case, both opportunities allow us to grow closer to Christ if we allow Him to be the holiness that we seek in the “doing.” I humbly suggest that it should be our prayer and posture to embody Jesus Christ who has purchased for us, the rewards of eternal life. This is never more real than when we journey with Him into the desert of Lent—asking Him to change our hearts, remove every stain of sin, draw us closer to His heart, mold us into a people who long to see Your face. I am honored to welcome into our community of faith David and Lana Jezierski and their family. Many of you know Lana who is our Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation here at St. Michael the Archangel. David, her husband, has been studying for the permanent diaconate for our archdiocese for the last five years. I first met this family as their pastor at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish in Katy. Recently, David and his family were given permission to formally register in our parish and continue formation as a candidate from St. Michael the Archangel Parish. Since I am the priest who recommended David for the permanent diaconate some 7 years ago, I know he and Lana very well. I am thrilled and honored that they have chosen to make our parish, their parish too. You will learn more about he and his family as you read his letter to all of us in today’s bulletin. David and Lana, you are most welcomed to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Here, I pray that you have found a home to both serve and be served by. Finally, soon you will be hearing Fr. Leon and myself invite each of us to pray and participate in our Annual Diocesan Services Fund, 2021. This year, our theme is: “Walk in the Light of Christ.” Perhaps this theme is also fodder for us as we begin the season of Lent. Our goal this year is $405,000.00. Since my arrival as pastor in 2016, our goal has not increased, it has remained the same. I ask that every registered family consider making a pledge and praying for the success of our local church in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. May God Bless You, One and All! Fr. Wayne W. Wilkerson, Pastor SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor In Residence Business Office OFFICE HOURS Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D. John Amalokwu [email protected] Parish Accountant Monday-Friday [email protected] 8:00 am-5:00 pm Deacons Angelica Aguilera Deacon Lu Hill School Bookkeeper [email protected] [email protected] SUNDAY MASS Deacon Thomas Newhouse Administrative Support Saturday Vigil [email protected] Deacon Denny Hayes Matthew Lydick 5:00 pm* [email protected] Baptism Coordinator [email protected] Sunday St. Michael Catholic School Minnie Romo Dr. Kathleen Cox Sacramental Records 7:00 am | 9:00 am* [email protected] Principal 11:00 am | 1:00 pm [email protected] Mattia Maldonado Main: (713) 621-6847 Weddings [email protected] DAILY MASS Administrative Directors Community Ministries Monday & Friday Bob Basye Administration, Human Resources, Deacon Lu Hill 8:15 am | 12:10 pm Accounting, and Facilities Director of Social Outreach [email protected] [email protected] Tuesday, Wednesday, Mary Caprio Deacon Denny Hayes & Thursday Evangelization, Faith Formation, Pastoral Care and Natural Family Planning [email protected] 8:15 am [email protected] Ann Cashiola Communications Liturgy, Sacraments, and Music Christine Subervie PRIVATE PRAYER [email protected] Communications and Bulletins [email protected] Monday-Friday Music Noon-2:00 pm Christopher Popelka Receptionists Director of Music Carol Page [email protected] Daytime Receptionist RECONCILIATION [email protected] Children Faith Formation Rene Gomez Tuesday (CFF) Evening Receptionist 6:00-7:00 pm Pre-K through 5th Grade [email protected] Lana Jezierski Saturday Children Faith Formation Coordinator Facilities Management [email protected] Derek Roy 8:45-10:00 am Director of Facilities or by appointment Youth Faith Formation (YFF) [email protected] 6th through 12th Grade Silvino Anuario, Maintenance Rebecca Jankowski *Available via live stream Director of Youth Faith Formation Jose Moreno, Maintenance stmichaelchurch.net/ [email protected] live-streaming AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Hello wonderful parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and A WARM WELCOME blessings to all of you and your families. My TO OUR NEW name is David Jezierski, and our family has PARISHIONERS now joined you as members of this amazing parish. My lovely wife Lana and I have been Victoria Delacruz married for 26 years, and St. Michael was the first parish we joined after our wedding. Dan and Bevin Dubrowski We currently live in Katy and have three Trevor and Paulina Johnston beautiful daughters: Katelyn, Hannah, and Jorge Rodriguez Emma. Our two older daughters are in college, and our youngest is in high school. I am a native Houstonian and have also lived in Chappell Elizabeth Vrettos Hill, Texas while Lana is originally from Beaumont, Texas. In 2015, we had the great privilege of meeting Father Wayne as the new pastor of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in Katy KEEP IN TOUCH TO GET and served that parish in many different ministries under his direction. ALL THE LATEST NEWS! After Father Wayne recommended me for formation in the Permanent Diaconate, Lana and I began our journey toward my ordination in the sacrament of Holy Orders as a permanent deacon. I am currently in my fifth year of formation and only have this and one more year of study until I finish. God willing, I will become a deacon for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in the Class of 2023. Lana has worked as a member of the staff of St. Michael the Archangel for the past two years and is currently the Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation. She loves working with children and is truly enjoying being a part of this outstanding staff. To receive our Flocknote communications, text SWORD We are very excited to be here with you to worship our Lord Jesus to 84576 or sign up on our Christ and serve the people of St. Michael Parish. If you are not sure church website. who we are, I am probably the tallest person you will see at Mass, and Lana is the one who is always smiling. When you see us around the parish, please come and say hello as we want to get to know you and make many new friends in the faith community. May our Lord bless and keep each of you always. David Jezierski FLOWER DONATIONS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS If you would like to make a flower Submissions are due Wed. by 9:00 am, donation, please contact Ann Cashiola at 10 days prior to the bulletin issue date. (713) 403-4161. Your name and dedication Please e-mail info to: will appear in the bulletin. Thank you! [email protected]. SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS 5:00 pm* + Maria Caldera-Araya Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 SIXTH REFLECTING ON Vigil + Les Hewitt Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 SUNDAY IN + Anne-Marie Sakande 1 Cor 10:31—11:1 ORDINARY Mk 1:40-45 THE GOSPEL 7:00 am + Robert & Mary Stanton TIME + John Wanas The People of the Parish In Jesus’ day those who had cer- tain skin conditions were so ostra- February 9:00 am* Rev. Msgr. Frank Rossi + Deacon Jerry Kulhanek, Sr. cized that their illness was like a SUN 14 + Gloria Esther Rios living death. People with such ail- ments had to live apart from the 11:00 am Thomas Yager Family + Antoinette Bonno community, which added to their + Helen Hegwood physical and emotional suffering. 1:00 pm Michelle Nguyen & Bac Tran Healing these people was like + John Battista Ricci bringing them back from the dead. + Eladia Zambrano This story contrasts the require- 8:15 am + Mary Englander Gn 4:1-15, 25 Ps 50:1 & 8, ments of Jewish law with both February 16bc-17, 20-21 the man’s faith in Jesus and Jesus’ Mk 8:11-13 MON 15 12:10 pm + Ivan Hernandez authority. The leper disobeys the + Anthony Apollo law by approaching Jesus. Jesus 8:15 am Isaac Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, touches the leper, thereby be- 10; Ps 29:1a & coming ritually unclean (for a few February Eldho & Catherine + Rosario Pascual 2, 3ac-4, 3b & seconds, anyway).
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