ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON SAINT MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH JULY 11, 2021 | FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. Mark 6:7 1801 SAGE ROAD, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056 | (713) 621-4370 | STMICHAELCHURCH.NET ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH The Gospel This week’s Gospel and the one for next week describe how Jesus sent the disciples to minister in his name and the disciples’ return to Jesus afterward. These two passages, however, are not presented together in Mark’s Gospel. Inserted between the two is the report of Herod’s fears that Jesus is John the Baptist back from the dead. In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ ministry is presented in connection with the teaching of John the Baptist. Jesus’ public ministry begins after John is arrested. John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, who preached the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. While we do not read these details about John the Baptist in our Gospel this week or next week, our Lectionary sequence stays consistent with Mark’s theme. Recall that last week we heard how Jesus was rejected in his hometown of Nazareth. The insertion of the reminder about John the Baptist’s ministry and his death at the hands of Herod in Mark’s Gospel makes a similar point. Mark reminds his readers about this dangerous context for Jesus’ ministry and that of his disciples. Preaching repentance and the Kingdom of God is dangerous business for Jesus and for his disciples. Mark wants his readers to remember that we, too, may find resistance as we choose to be disciples of Jesus. Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus sent out the Twelve. These twelve were selected from among Jesus’ disciples and named by Mark in chapter 3. Mark notes that these twelve are also called “apostles.” The word apostle means “one who is sent.” The number twelve is also a symbolic number, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. By naming twelve apostles, Jesus shows his mission to be in continuity with the mission of God’s people, Israel. Jesus’ instructions to the apostles are very specific. He repeats the mission that they are sent to preach and to share his authority to heal and to drive out demons. Jesus sends them in pairs, establishing his mission as a communal endeavor. Jesus also instructs them to travel lightly, without the customary food, money, and extra set of clothes. These instructions mean that the Twelve will be dependent on the hospitality of others, just as Jesus depended on others to provide for his needs. Jesus continues to send us into the world as his disciples. But like the first disciples, we are not sent alone. Jesus has given us the community of the Church, which strengthens our life of discipleship. The Christian message can only authentically be proclaimed in and through the community of faith that is the Church. In our work with others, we build this community of faith and can invite others to share in it. Source: loyolapress.com FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE HOURS Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm In Residence Business Office Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D. John Amalokwu [email protected] Parish Accountant [email protected] SUNDAY MASS Deacons Angelica Aguilera Deacon Lu Hill School Bookkeeper Vigil [email protected] [email protected] 5:00 pm Deacon Thomas Newhouse [email protected] Administrative Support Sunday Deacon Denny Hayes Michael Stuchly 7:00 am [email protected] Baptism Coordinator [email protected] 9:00 am St. Michael Catholic School Minnie Romo Dr. Kathleen Cox Sacramental Records 11:00 am [email protected] Principal 1:00 pm [email protected] Mattia Maldonado Main: (713) 621-6847 Weddings [email protected] Administrative Directors DAILY MASS Bob Basye Community Ministries Monday & Friday Administration, Human Resources, Deacon Lu Hill Accounting, and Facilities Director of Social Outreach 8:15 am [email protected] [email protected] 12:10 pm Ann Cashiola Deacon Denny Hayes Liturgy, Sacraments, and Music Pastoral Care Tuesday, [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday, & Music Communications Thursday Christopher Popelka Christine Subervie 8:15 am Director of Music Communications and Bulletins [email protected] [email protected] Adult Faith Formation Receptionists PRIVATE PRAYER Mary Caprio Carol Page Director of Family Life, Marriage Prep, Daytime Receptionist Monday-Friday Natural Family Planning, and RCIA [email protected] Noon-2:00 pm [email protected] Rene Gomez Evening Receptionist Children Faith Formation [email protected] (CFF) RECONCILIATION Pre-K through 5th Grade Facilities Management Tuesday Lana Jezierski Derek Roy Children Faith Formation Coordinator Director of Facilities 6:00-7:00 pm [email protected] [email protected] Saturday Youth Faith Formation Silvino Anuario, Maintenance 8:45-10:00 am (YFF) Jose Moreno, Maintenance or by appointment 6th through 12th Grade Rebecca Jankowski Director of Youth Faith Formation Livestream on church website [email protected] AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH SACRAMENTAL CARE BAPTISM MARRIAGE Infants and children under 6 years old: All Engaged couples wishing to marry in the parents are required to participate in a Catholic Church should formally inquire on Welcome New baptismal preparation process prior to the the parish website. The form can be found Parishioners! baptism of each child and are strongly under Liturgy and Sacraments: Matrimony encouraged to attend the classes during the here www.stmichaelchurch.net/matrimony. Jaime Brizeno second trimester of pregnancy. Please visit Once the inquiry form is submitted and www.stmichaelchurch.net/baptism for more received, the couple will be invited to attend information on baptism class and to Introduction to Marriage at St. Michael, a Thalia Jaguande schedule baptisms. For questions, e-mail class held monthly at the Church. Additional [email protected]. questions about marriage preparation can Augusto & Jassiah Children over 6 years old: Please contact the be addressed to Mary Caprio at Mendizabal Office of Children Faith Formation at (713) [email protected]. 403-4122 for information on the Rite of Ana Pujol-Burger Christian Initiation adapted for children. PASTORAL CARE & HOLY COMMUNION TO Lanie Russo FIRST RECONCILIATION THE SICK & HOMEBOUND & FIRST EUCHARIST Do you know someone who is ill, home- Keith Short Second grade students must be baptized in bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living the Catholic faith and be in their second facility and in need of pastoral care? For continuous year of Faith Formation at those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a Jeff & Katherine Stevens St. Michael the Archangel, or in their second pastoral visit and/or those who are interested continuous year of religion classes in a in visiting the homebound or assisted living in Catholic school. Please contact the Office of need of prayer should contact Deacon Denny Children Faith Formation at (713) 403-4122. Hayes at (713) 403-4110. CONFIRMATION ANOINTING OF THE SICK FOLLOW US! High school students: Contact the Office of Parishioners scheduled for serious Youth Faith Formation at (713) 403-4117. surgery should receive the Sacrament Adults: Contact the Family Life Director at of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their (713) 403-4114. hospitalization. Please contact the parish RITE OF CHRISTIAN office at (713) 621-4370. INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) @StMichaelCatholicHouston Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith and may want to become Catholic should contact the Family Life Director at (713) 403-4114. St. Michael Catholic Church-Houston PASTORAL COUNCIL Nick Lanza, Chair Members John Barry | Beatriz Havre | Mark Gerlich | Jessica Matuszak Eugenia Miro | Kyle Koehler Sign up to receive our Flocknote here Please contact the Pastoral Council with any comments or concerns stmichaelthearchangelca3.flocknote.com about our parish at [email protected]. or visit the church website. FLOWER DONATIONS NEW PARISHIONERS BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS To make a flower donation, If you would like to register as a Submissions are due by 9am on please contact Ann Cashiola at parishioner, please fill out the Mondays prior to the bulletin (713) 403-4161. Your name and form on the church website: issue date. Please e-mail info to: dedication will appear in the stmichaelchurch.net/ [email protected]. bulletin. Thank you! parishioner-registration. FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS 5:00 pm + Kathleen Mary Nielson Am 7:12-15 FIFTEENTH Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, SUNDAY IN Vigil Mass + Javier Varela 13-14 ORDINARY TIME + Steven P. Wimmer Eph 1:3-14 Mk 6:7-13 7:00 am Je Je Coca Barnes Mrs. Wendy Braniff + Robert & Mary Stanton July 9:00 am + Lynda Davis SUN + Charlie Kirkpatrick 11 + Willie Madden 11:00 am + Antoinette Bonno Marjorie Sitter Tan Family 1:00 pm The People of the Parish 8:15 am Vern & Christine Hegwood Ex 1:8-14, 22 Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, THE WORD + Ed Kyrish 7-8 + Lahor Magazinovic Mt 10:34—11:1 July First Reading MON 12:10 pm + Joseph Huy Q Luong The prophet Amos is sent 12 + Paul Zambernardi from Bethel. Responsorial Psalm Ex 2:1-15a 8:15 am + Generosa Bobadilla A prayer for the Lord’s July + Ivan Hernandez Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34 salvation TUES 13 + Gisella Margosh Redaelli Mt 11:20-24 Second Reading 8:15 am Julie Cichon Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 ST.