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St. the Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 Daily Mass Tel. 713.621.4370 | Fax 713.850.8341 Monday-Friday www.stmichaelchurch.net 8:15 am |12:10 pm Saturday February 25, 2018 8:15 am

Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am|9:00 am* 11:00 am* 1:00 pm|6:00 pm *Nursery Available

Reconciliation Tuesday 6 -7 pm Saturday 8:45-10:00 am or by appointment with a

Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday after 12:10 pm Mass until 10 pm

Parish Office Hours Mon -Thurs 8 am - 9 pm Friday 8 am - 5 pm

After Hours Emergency Number for Grave Illness or Death: 713.540.1020 Parish Contact Information Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor Adult Faith Formation (AFF) Administrative Support Alyssa Avila, Coordinator Lilian Ninh, CFF,YFF, Facilities and Rev. Michael Applegate, [email protected] Technology Parochial Vicar [email protected] [email protected] Children Faith Formation (CFF) Minnie Romo, AFF, Sacramental Maria Groff Reynolds, Director Records In Residence [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D., Jasmine Webb, Database & Liturgy [email protected] Youth Faith Formation (YFF) [email protected] Rev. Dominic Pistone Mike Cleary, Director Mattia Maldonado, Weddings Deacons [email protected] [email protected] Deacon Robert Hesse, Ph.D., Matt Zelinsky, Asst. Director Receptionists [email protected] [email protected] Amy Taylor Deacon Hust Music [email protected] [email protected] Chris Popelka, Director of Music Celia Thomson Deacon Thomas Newhouse [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Community Ministries St. Michael Catholic School Facilities Management Jennifer Gonzalez, 713.621.6847 Derek Roy, Director of Facilities Director of Social Justice Dr. Kathleen Cox, Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Carlos Meija, Evening Custodian Sr. Ginny Braniff, M.A., Jose Moreno, Maintenance Pastoral Associates Director of Pastoral Care Silvino Anuario, Maintenance Justin Aquila [email protected] Evangelization, Personnel, Business Office Communications and Stewardship John Amalokwu, Parish Accountant [email protected] [email protected] Liliana Olivares, Parish Bookkeeper Ann Cashiola [email protected] Liturgy, Sacraments and Music Angelica Aguilera, [email protected] School Bookkeeper [email protected] Mary Caprio Bulletin submissions are due Evangelization, Finance, Facilities and Monday by 9:00am Natural Family Planning Please e-mail information to: [email protected] [email protected]

Pastoral Council [email protected] President: Skip Redd Vice President: Lou Pelz Members: John Barry | Will Cravens | Michael Garofalo Matt Harris | Melissa Kidonakis | Nick Lanza | Jessica Matuszak | Bobby Northrup Darryl Shields| Tom Scott| Amy Taylor Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish. 2 Sacramental Care Baptism Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Infants and Children under 6 years old (RCIA) All parents are required to participate in a Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a baptismal preparation process prior to the non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who baptism of each child and are strongly are interested in learning about the Catholic encouraged to attend the classes during faith and may want to become Catholic the second trimester of pregnancy. should contact the Office of Adult Faith Please call the parish office, 713-403-4106 Formation, 713-403-4114. to register for classes and to schedule baptisms. Pastoral Care & Holy Communion to the Children over 6 years old Sick and Homebound Please contact the Office of Children Faith Do you know someone who is ill, home- Formation, 713-403-4122, for information on bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for facility and in need of pastoral care? For Children. those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a pastoral visit and/or those who are interested First Reconciliation & First Eucharist in visiting the homebound or assisted living Please call the Office of Children Faith in need of prayer should contact Sister Ginny Formation, 713-403-4122, for information. Braniff, MA at 713-621-4370. Confirmation Anointing of the Sick High School Students - Contact the Office of Parishioners scheduled for serious surgery Youth Faith Formation, 713-403-4122. should receive the Sacrament of the Adult - Contact the Office of Adult Faith Anointing of the Sick prior to their Formation, 713-403-4114. hospitalization. Please contact the parish Marriage office, 713-621-4370. Engaged couples desiring to marry in the Those in danger of death due Church need to attend an introductory marriage preparation class, offered monthly, to sickness or old age should which begins the process. Please call 713- be anointed and receive 403-4106 for information and registration. Viaticum. Please call 713-540-1020.

3 Stewardship Information

Collections February 18th 2018 Ash Wednesday Collection $9,950.14 AGH Social Ministries Collection $3,659.00 5:00 pm $5,503.00 7:30 am $3,884.00 9:00 am $4,358.00 11:00 am $8,447.00 1:00 pm $3,602.00 6:00 pm $4,544.00 Faith Direct $22,316.25 Children’s Collection $58.00 2nd Collection-Black & Indian Missions $6,286.00 Mail and Drop-off $2,760.00 Grand Total: $75,367.39

February 25, 2018 - St. Michael Catholic School – This weekend’s collection is for the benefit of our parish school, St. Michael Catholic School. Monies from this collection are placed in a special fund to support student and classroom enhancements above and beyond our operational budget. Thank you for your support of our students! March 4, 2018 – Parish Maintenance Fund – Next weekend’s second collection is for the benefit of the Parish Maintenance Fund. Monies from this collection provide for maintenance, facility and property improvements that go beyond the basic upkeep and supplements our yearly maintenance needs.

Deacon’s Corner JOURNEY POWER The Transfiguration: A powerful moment with ! Catholic Counseling for Parishioners Are you in need of emotional healing? It strengthens and sustains Peter, James Are you discouraged by your and John on their journey with Jesus. relationships with loved ones? Now is the time to get the help and The Eucharist: healing you need. A powerful moment with Jesus! Counselors are now available. It strengthens and sustains me on my To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call journey to salvation. (844) 295-3167, or visit MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael 4 Deacon Tom Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week († - Deceased) Sunday, February 25 7:30 am The People of the Parish Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; 9:00 am † Deacon Darvin Bordelon Ps 116:10, 15-19; 11:00 am † Patricia “Gigi” Gilbert Rom 8:31b-34; 1:00 pm † Enriqueta Muñoz Mk 9:2-10 6:00 pm † William Hammond Monday, February 26 8:15 am The Gonzalez Family Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, The Elwood Family 13; Lk 6:36-38 12:10 pm Father Wayne Wilkerson + Ivan Kusjanovic Pierre and Trautel Thomson Tuesday, February 27 8:15 am + Carol Bordelon Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, The Elwood Family 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 12:10 pm Jennifer Gonzalez and family Wednesday, February 28 8:15 am + Patty Hoyt Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14- The Elwood Family 16; Mt 20:17-28 12:10 pm + Barbara Jean Sexton + Lu McLean Thursday, March 1 8:15 am + Nicole Morr Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk The Elwood Family 16:19-31 12:10 pm + Joe Friday, March 2 8:15 am + Mary Ann Sparacino Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; 12:10 pm Eldho Kuriakose and Catherine Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 + Donald R. McGrew Saturday, March 3 8:15 am Jennifer Gonzalez and family Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1- 5:00 pm + Ray Giovannini 4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 + Deborah R. McGrew + Dinah Miller Sunday, March 4 7:30 am Fr. Wayne Wilkerson Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12- 9:00 am + Phyllis Long 17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22- + Mercedes Gallegos 25; Jn 2:13-25Alternate 11:00 am + Pete Chiara readings (Year A): Ex 17:3- 1:00 pm The People of the Parish 7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 6:00 pm + Larry Gerdes 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42] My Lenten Prayer Offering

As one of your Lenten practices this year, please consider offering a daily Prayer for Vocations. The Vocations Committee is sharing the following Prayer for your consideration this week: Prayer for Vocations Almighty , in your love you bless your Church with , a sign of your faithfulness to your people. May our prayerful encouragement help them remain faithful to the calling they have received from you. As then tend your flock, grant them a caring heart. In them may we know the voice of Christ, our Good Shepherd, who lives and reigns with you and the , one God forever and ever. Amen. 5 Social Justice News

Volunteers are needed to help assemble the Hope Bags between February 26th-March 2nd. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jennifer Gonzalez. Hope Bags will be handed out to families after all the Masses on the weekend of March 3rd-4th. Families are invited to keep these bags in their car and share the bags when they see a homeless or needy person on a street corner.

Care of God’s Creation: Pope Francis, Catholic Faith, & Climate Change Presenter: Roger Ingersoll Thursday, March 1st

7:00pm-8:30pm, PLC-A

Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si, is a call to renew our relationship with God, one another, and the created world. The encyclical calls for Catholics, and all people, to do a better caring for creation and our planet.

You will hear from a retired engineer about his work and personal life experiences related to climate change. You may be surprised to find who else from the oil industry and government sector are climate change advocates.

Rosary Guild Join the Rosary Guild to prayerfully make rosaries. The next meeting will be on March 7th at 9:15am-11:15am in the Activity Building, Room 21.

Coffee & Careers Networking and Job Transition Information Exchange

Coffee and Careers will be Monday, March 5th from 9:00am-10:00am in PLC-B. Open to those who are actively engaged in the employment search process. Bring your resumes to make sure they are ready for your job search, as well as brush up on your interview skills so you can be prepared for all interview questions! 6 Children Faith Formation

Don’t miss this week’s important 1st Eucharist meetings! Feb. 26th, 5:00-6:15pm in PLC-A: Mandatory Retreat for 1st Eucharist children and their parents with last names A-M. Non-SMCS students’ retreat worksheets are due at the retreat. Mar. 1st, 5:00-6:15pm in PLC-A: Mandatory Retreat for 1st Eucharist children and their parents with last names N-Z. Non-SMCS students’ retreat worksheets are due at the retreat. Mar. 4th: 9:00 am Children’s Mass (CLOW at the 11:00am Mass only.) The Children’s Choir will sing. There is also a possibility that the Children’s Choir might sing at one of the 1st Eucharist Masses in April. Please contact Christopher Popelka, [email protected], if interested in participating.

Hello VBS! - Vacation School comes to St. Michael the Archangel, June 18th-22nd, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00 pm. VBS replaces Super Summer Days and attendance at VBS does not count toward faith formation programs during the academic year. Registration is open! Register today: www.stmichaelchurch.net/vbs Parishioners interested in volunteering and/or earning service hours at VBS should contact Maria Reynolds [email protected]. Youth Faith Formation Who is God? How did our world come to be? Did Jesus really exist? If He did, wasn't He just a Why do we exist? Why is there evil in the good guy who just teaches others be good? Is world? What is the point of any of this in Jesus tolerant of our life choices? Can I still follow general? Jesus but choose the path of least resistance? Upcoming dates

February 25th

March 4th

March 18th

March 25th The has all these answers and more. Even though the stories of , All high school youth in grades 9-12 are invited to , , , , and Joseph are join us as at Awaken as we explore together the Fake from so long ago, they have more relevance into News of Jesus. the life of a teen than we might think. Everyone in grades 6-8 is invited to join us Awaken is our high school gathering that meets this Sunday from 7-8:30 pm in the tiger Gym weekly on Sunday evenings from 7-8:30 pm in the for this new series at Shine! loft above the Tiger Gym.

For more info, visit: For more info, visit: Stmichaelchurch.net/shine or 713-403-4191 Stmichaelchurch.net/awaken 7 Adult Faith Formation

The Catholic Faith: Scripture AND Tradition?

How many times has someone asked you: Where do you find THAT in the bible? Here is your opportunity to be ready with an answer!

Each Wednesday, we will read and study the readings for the following Sunday and make the connection between Sacred Scripture AND Sacred Tradition! This week we will hear from Mark McNeil. Wednesday, February 28th 7:00 – 8:30pm Activity Building Room 1 Men’s Retreat March 23rd-25th When was the last time you devoted a full weekend to yourself, your faith and the Lord? The Holy Name Retreat Center invites you to join other men from your parish and community on the weekend of March 23rd-25th.

For more information please contact Holy Name Retreat Center at 713-464-0211 or visit holynameretreatcenter.com for registration. 8 Parish Life Parish Life Sociable Seniors General Meeting Information March 5th (Monday) 1:00pm. After our short General Meeting, we will be entertained by Jane Schmitt, singer & guitarist. She is a Texas singer and songwriter who will perform her original songs and cover songs. April 9, (Monday) 12:30pm for 1.5 hour presentation on Surviving an Active Shooter. Presentation by Stephen Daniels of HPD senior team member. Excellent information and procedures we all need to know. There will be refreshments and opportunities to sign-up for trips and membership renewals. Contacts: Madeline Schmitt, 281-574-1635 or Margaret Fuller, [email protected] Donations for the food pantry gratefully accepted at all meetings. Upcoming Events & Trips March 20th (Tuesday) Tour of the Federal Reserve Sign up at March 5th and April 9th meetings. Bus Bank. The Federal Reserve System is the nation’s boards at Del Monte and Sage at 9:15am and leaves central bank. Learn how it performs a variety of at 9:45am. Brunch on your own...place to be tasks to help the U.S. economy function determined. Play begins at 2:00pm; return approx. smoothly. Sign up at the January—March 6:00pm. Bonus: Bluebonnets?? Call Louise Haine at meetings. Cost: Members $5.00; Nonmembers 713-781-9953 for more information. $8.00. No refunds or add-ons after March 5th. Limit: 30 people. Lunch on your own at Rudi Lechner’s Checks for trips or dues payable to St. Michael German Restaurant. Bus boards at Del Monte and Sociable Seniors. Please e-mail Margaret Fuller, Sage at 8:45am and leaves at 9:15am and returns President, at [email protected] for further approximately 2:30pm. Call Mary Wagenhals at 713- information. 432-0872 for more information. Mah Jongg Players April 15th (Sunday) The Navasota Theatre presents Every Wednesday, 11:30am PLC, Rm C. The Psychic, which follows the chaotic life of a For information, call Fran Dermody at 713-622-0601. certain Adam Webster with twists and turns evolving into a hilarious murder mystery. Tickets: Members Bridge Players - Beginning and Renewed $15,00; Nonmembers $17.00. Limited seating. Every Thursday, 10:00am PLC, Rm C

50+ Singles That Man is YOU Thursdays PLC-A Dinner – Ragin’ Cajun Restaurant 6:00am breakfast begins Friday March 2nd 5:30pm 6:30am program begins 9600 Westheimer at Gessner 7:30am program concludes Dinner - Goode Company Seafood Restaurant th Friday March 9 5:30pm Week 20– March 1st 2018 - Step 3: Give Some 10211 Katy Freeway just west of Gessner of Your Time to God Prayer: Dinner - Los Tios Mexican Restaurant The Transformation of the Person Saturday March 17th 7:00pm Transformation by God 9527 Westheimer just east of Gessner The Story of Dom Bellorger RSVP to Dottie The Challenge of Pride Jo Ann Chetta 713-863-8587 [email protected] The Challenges of a Secularized Culture Dottie Morrogh 281-558-9390 [email protected] The Spiritual Plan of Life: Grace Builds on Nature The Impact of the 7 Steps 9 Parish Life

The Women’s Guild invites all women of the parish to join us as we get to know each other, share our faith, form friendships and provide service.

General Meeting: March 6th at 10:00am in PLC-A RSVP at stmichaelchurch.net for free lunch ($10 donation for non–members) Come join the Guild! $20 dues may be paid online on the St. Michael website or by check or cash at this meeting. We will have a St. Michael staff member as our speaker, informing us of opportunities for service within our parish. We will also hear progress reports from each committee chair. This is a great time to hear about committees you may be interested in joining.

For more information about the Women’s Guild, contact Marlene Shields at [email protected]

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

A National charitable organization of Catholic Women that supports local, state and national charities. All ladies 16 years and older are welcome to join our amazing sisterhood and spread the love of God throughout the world. Our motto: Unity and Charity.

Upcoming Meetings and Events General Meeting - Thursday, March 15th at 1:00pm Activity Center 1- Lunch will be served. Contact: Glenda Bautista, 713-882- 9617 or [email protected] or visit www.catholicdaughter.org

Fashion - the American Way A RED, WHITE AND BLUE RUNWAY AND FASHION SHOW - Sunday, March 18th, 2018, 2:00pm. Place - Designer Diva Resale Shop, 11324 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #2258, Dist. 77077 For reservations, call Glenda 20 of St. Michael the Archangel Church honors Rose Bautista. Gaspare, our CDA member for 30-years. She had served and contributed her time, energy and resources to the General Meeting – Wednesday, April organization. At the same time, it's with great pleasure to 18th at 1:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE, welcome our new members, Linda Ebeling, Alice Lew, Tina General Meeting date changed to De Georgio and Marlene Bernard Wednesday due to another St. Michael Church event, that the Catholic Daughters need to support and attend. Details to follow. Lunch will be served. 10 Parish Life

Gabriel Project Telephone Volunteers Needed Please consider offering 4 hours per week to assist pregnant mothers in need by answering our Project hotline. Training will be given and you can be at home to help with this ministry. You need to be able to use Google maps and email. Volunteers needed for Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons from 1:00-5:00pm. Bilingual is especially helpful. Please email Cathy McConn, archdiocesan coordinator of the Gabriel Project, at [email protected], for more details and to inquire. This is truly a rewarding ministry helping new life come into the world.

St. Michael Fry Every Friday during Lent 5:30-7:30pm St. Michael Catholic School Cafeteria

Council #14700 kofc14700.org 11 STEPS FOR STUDENTS SUCCESS! St. Michael Catholic School thanks all parishioners, school families, students, faculty and staff!

Bright and early on Saturday morning, February 17, St. Michael families gathered downtown for the 13th annual 5K walk/run to raise money and awareness for Catholic education. With 100% staff participation and 491 total registrants – the most in our history – more than $7,500 was raised for SMCS! Special shout out to: Chairs Lindsay Bhatia and Brady; our SMCS Cheerleaders and their sponsor, Holly Bennett; eighth grade parent Doug Mischlich for donating 250 breakfast tacos; and to all of the parents and volunteers who donated goods or gave their time to make this event a success! Thank you! Stations of the Cross Good Friday Fridays During Lent - 7:30pm March 30, 2018 Stations of the Cross 12:00pm The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 pm Fridays in Lent until Good Friday (8:15am and 12:10pm masses cancelled) 5:30pm - 7:30pm - School Cafeteria Good Friday is a day of Fast & Abstinence

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday March 25, 2018 March 31, 2018 Saturday, 24th 5:00pm Vigil Mass Easter Vigil 8:00pm Sunday, 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, (8:15am Mass and Confessions cancelled) 1:00pm, 6:00pm EASTER SUNDAY Chrism Mass - Daniel Cardinal DiNardo April 1, 2018 Tuesday - March 27, 2018 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral 7:00am In the Church Adoration ends early at 4:00pm 7:15am In the Gym (Confessions cancelled for the day) 9:00am In the Church Holy Thursday 9:15am In the Gym & PLC-A March 29, 2018 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11:00am In the Church Followed by Adoration of The Blessed 11:15am In the Gym & PLC-A Sacrament until Midnight (8:15am and 12:10pm masses cancelled) 1:00pm In the Church 1:15pm In The Gym (6:00pm Mass cancelled)

We wish you a Holy Lent and a Happy Easter! The Parish office will close March 30th, and remain closed through Monday, April 2nd, Masses cancelled on Monday, April 2nd, 2018

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