ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON SAINT MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 20, 2021 | TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jesus asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” They were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?” Mark 4:40-41 1801 SAGE ROAD, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056 | (713) 621-4370 | STMICHAELCHURCH.NET ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Quiet! Be still! As we continue in Ordinary Time, our reading today is taken from the Gospel of Mark, the primary Gospel reading in Lectionary Cycle B. Mark's Gospel presents a vivid portrait of Jesus, whose words and deeds show that he is the Son of God. Today's Gospel describes the end of a day of teaching in Jesus' ministry. Jesus taught the crowd in parables and then offered explanations of these parables to his disciples. Jesus then led his disciples away from the crowds and into the boats that they will use to cross the Sea of Galilee. The sea and its surrounding area are the settings for Jesus' teachings and miracles in this part of Mark's Gospel. Today's reading describes how Jesus calmed a storm at sea. It is the first of four miracles that are presented in sequence at this point in Mark's Gospel. As is typical in Mark's Gospel, Jesus' disciples are frightened by the sudden storm; they do little to inspire confidence in the reader. Mark notes the contrast between the disciples' terror and Jesus' peace. Jesus is sleeping, untroubled by what is going on around him. The disciples' words to Jesus are telling. They are familiar enough with Jesus to dare to wake him. Their words to him are words of reproach, questioning his care for them. A careful reader might wonder what the disciples expected Jesus to do. Are they more troubled by the storm or by Jesus' inattentiveness to their needs? How many of us have chided a family member or friend for not agreeing with our assessment of the severity of a situation? Today's Gospel offers evidence of Jesus' power and authority as he calms the storm. In his day, power over nature was believed to be a sign of divinity—only God calms storms. Jesus' rebuke of the storm also echoes the rebuke he uses when he talks to and expels demons. In each situation, Jesus' power and authority is a sign of his divinity. Indeed, the disciples are left wondering about Jesus' identity at the conclusion of today's Gospel. They see before them a human being who acts with the authority and power of God. The disciples' uncertainty about Jesus' identity is a recurring them in Mark's Gospel. This Gospel is a metaphor for our lives. We are in the boat, the storms of life are raging around us, and like the disciples, we may believe that Jesus is unconcerned, or “sleeping.” We hope that we will be as familiar with Jesus as his disciples. If we feel that Jesus is sleeping, are we comfortable enough to wake Jesus and present him with our needs? Jesus does not chide his disciples for waking him. Instead he chides them for their lack of faith, for their lack of perspective. When we bring our worries to God in prayer, we might just begin to learn to see things from God's perspective. Source: loyolapress.com TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wishing you a Happy Father's Day! Loving God, shine Your light and grace upon fathers and all father figures in our lives. St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, we ask your blessings upon them. Amen. ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor 8:00 am-5:00 pm In Residence Business Office Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D. John Amalokwu [email protected] Parish Accountant SUNDAY MASS [email protected] Deacons Angelica Aguilera Vigil Deacon Lu Hill School Bookkeeper 5:00 pm [email protected] [email protected] Deacon Thomas Newhouse Sunday [email protected] Administrative Support 7:00 am Deacon Denny Hayes Michael Stuchly [email protected] Baptism Coordinator 9:00 am [email protected] 11:00 am St. Michael Catholic School Minnie Romo Dr. Kathleen Cox Sacramental Records [email protected] 1:00 pm Principal [email protected] Mattia Maldonado Main: (713) 621-6847 Weddings [email protected] DAILY MASS Administrative Directors Monday & Friday Bob Basye Community Ministries Administration, Human Resources, Deacon Lu Hill 8:15 am Accounting, and Facilities Director of Social Outreach 12:10 pm [email protected] [email protected] Mary Caprio Deacon Denny Hayes Tuesday, Evangelization, Faith Formation, Pastoral Care and Natural Family Planning [email protected] Wednesday, & [email protected] Thursday Ann Cashiola Communications 8:15 am Liturgy, Sacraments, and Music Christine Subervie [email protected] Communications and Bulletins [email protected] Music PRIVATE PRAYER Christopher Popelka Receptionists Monday-Friday Director of Music Carol Page [email protected] Daytime Receptionist Noon-2:00 pm [email protected] Children Faith Formation Rene Gomez (CFF) Evening Receptionist Pre-K through 5th Grade RECONCILIATION [email protected] Lana Jezierski Tuesday Children Faith Formation Coordinator Facilities Management 6:00-7:00 pm [email protected] Derek Roy Director of Facilities Saturday Youth Faith Formation [email protected] (YFF) Silvino Anuario, Maintenance 8:45-10:00 am 6th through 12th Grade Jose Moreno, Maintenance or by appointment Rebecca Jankowski Director of Youth Faith Formation [email protected] Livestream on church website AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1 TWELFTH 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. Michael & Amanda Bayles 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 Greg & Becky DeDegeorge information on baptism class and to Introduction to Marriage at St. Michael, a schedule baptisms. For questions, e-mail class held monthly at the Church. Additional David & Rachel Hanse [email protected]. questions about marriage preparation can Children over 6 years old: Please contact the be addressed to Mary Caprio at Michael & Beverly Logan Office of Children Faith Formation at (713) [email protected]. 403-4122 for information on the Rite of Maximiliano & Barbara Christian Initiation adapted for children. PASTORAL CARE & Miquelarena HOLY COMMUNION TO FIRST RECONCILIATION THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Elliot Baass Paterson & FIRST EUCHARIST Do you know someone who is ill, home- Second grade students must be baptized in bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living Ryan & Laura Thormaehlen the Catholic faith and be in their second facility and in need of pastoral care? For Manuel & Maria Urquijo continuous year of Faith Formation at those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a 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 Office of Adult Faith of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their Formation at (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 Office of Adult Faith Formation 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. TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Michael & Amanda Bayles Greg & Becky DeDegeorge David & Rachel Hanse ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Michael & Beverly Logan MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS Maximiliano & Barbara Miquelarena 5:00 pm All Fathers Jb 38:1, 8-11 TWELFTH Ps 107:23-24, 25- SUNDAY IN Elliot Baass Paterson Vigil Mass 26, 28-29, 30-31 ORDINARY TIME 2 Cor 5:14-17 All Fathers 7:00 am Mk 4:35-41 FATHER'S DAY Ryan & Laura Thormaehlen Manuel & Maria Urquijo June 9:00 am All Fathers SUN 20 11:00 am All Fathers 1:00 pm All Fathers 8:15 am The Employees of American Gn 12:1-9 MEMORIAL OF Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, ST.