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JULY 28, 2019 | SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net

Everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, fi nds.LUKE 11:1-13

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELPARISH CONTACT INFORMATION

DAILY MASSMonday-Friday8:15 am | 12:10 pm

Saturday8:15 am

SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil

5:00 pm

Sunday7:30 am | 9:00 am*

11:00 am*1:00 pm | 5:00 pm

*Nursery Available

RECONCILIATIONTuesdays

6:00-7:00 pm

Saturdays8:45 am - 10:00 am

Or by appointmentwith a priest

EUCHARISTICADORATION

Tuesdaysaft er 12:10 pm Mass

until 10:00 pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Th ursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Offi ce closes daily from 12:00-1:00 pm

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1

Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, PastorRev. Michael Applegate, Parochial [email protected]

In ResidenceRev. Leon Strieder, [email protected]

DeaconsDeacon Robert Hesse, [email protected]

Deacon Lu Hill [email protected]

Deacon Thomas [email protected]

St. Michael Catholic SchoolDr. Kathleen Cox, [email protected]: (713) 621-6847

Pastoral AssociatesBob BasyeAdministration, Human Resources, Accounting and [email protected]

Mary CaprioEvangelization, Faith Formation and Natural Family [email protected]

Ann CashiolaLiturgy, Sacraments and [email protected]

Children Faith Formation (CFF) Pre-K through 5th GradeMaria Groff Reynolds, [email protected]

Lana Jezierski, Administrative [email protected]

Youth Faith Formation (YFF) 6th through 12th GradeMike Cleary, [email protected]

Matt Zelinsky, Asst. [email protected]

Music Christopher Popelka, Director of [email protected]

Community MinistriesJennifer Gonzalez, Director of Social [email protected]

Sister Ginny Braniff, M.A., Director of Pastoral [email protected]

Business Offi ceJohn Amalokwu, Parish [email protected]

Flor Portillo, Parish [email protected]

Angelica Aguilera, School [email protected]

Administrative SupportJasmine Perez, Liturgy & [email protected]

Minnie Romo, Sacramental [email protected]

Mattia Maldonado, [email protected]

Communication CoordinatorAndie Chamberlain, [email protected]

ReceptionistsCarol Page, Daytime [email protected]

Rene Gomez, Evening [email protected]

Facilities ManagementDerek Roy, Director of [email protected]

Silvino Anuario, Maintenance

Carlos Mejia, Maintenance

Jose Moreno, Maintenance

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SACRAMENTAL CARE

PASTORAL COUNCIL [email protected]

Nick Lanza, Chair | Darryl Shields, Co-Chair

Members:John Barry | Beatriz Havre | Ryan Colburn | Matt Harris | Mark Gerlich| Jessica Matuszak | Eugenia Miro | Rita Nwazojie | Kyle Koehler | Amy Taylor

Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish.

BAPTISM Infants and children under 6 years old: All parents are required to participate in a baptismal preparation process prior to the baptism of each child and are strongly encouraged to attend the classes during the second trimester of pregnancy. Please call the parish offi ce, (713) 403-4106 to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.

Children over 6 years old: Please contact Matt Zelinsky 713-403-4191, for information on the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children.

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARISTSecond grade students must be baptized in the Catholic faith and be in their second continuous year of Faith Formation at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, or in their second continuous year of religion classes in a Catholic school. Please contact the Offi ce of Children Faith Formation, (713) 403-4121, for information.

CONFIRMATION High school students:Contact the Offi ce of Youth Faith Formation, (713) 403-4117.

Adults:Contact the Offi ce of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.

MARRIAGEEngaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory

marriage preparation class, offered monthly, which begins the process. Please call (713) 403-4114 for information and registration.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)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 Offi ce of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.

PASTORAL CARE & HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Do you know someone who is ill, home-bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living facility and in need of pastoral care? For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a pastoral visit and/or those who are interested in visiting the homebound or assisted living in need of prayer should contact Sister Ginny Braniff, MA at (713) 621-4370.

ANOINTING OF THE SICKParishioners scheduled for serious surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their hospitalization. Please contact the parish offi ce, (713) 621-4370.

Aft er business hours, those in danger of death should receive Anointing of the Sick. Please call (713) 621-4370, option 1.

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERSPaul and Christina BarberBritain and Rochelle Willingham Jonathan and Kristen McKnightKristen DelgadoMarilyn GeorgeJohn and Sarah GrinnanBrenda NewberryLauren GerlandMike McClintock

REJOICECOUNSELING APOSTOLATECatholic Counseling for ParishionersAre you in need of emotional healing?Are you discouraged by yourrelationships with loved ones?Now is the time to get the help andhealing you need. Counselors are now available.

To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call (844) 295-3167or visit us online at:MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS

AND TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED

Gordon WhiteYasmin MarhabaValeria GuerraMeghan LopezSoprita SuvernaFiona BanzCaroline ConnellKathryn Schroeder

Rhett Patrick KesslerAllie Trace ManuelJohn Redmond YoungRocco Maximus Mayorga

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONSare due Wednesdays by 9 am

*10 days prior to the bulletin issue date.

Please e-mail information to: [email protected]

* Please allow two weeks for yoursubmission to be published

ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH


MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS

Collections 7/21/2019

Grand Total $41,007.45

STEWARDSHIPINFORMATION

Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Maria Reynolds+ Roger Farley+ Francisco Jose Garcia

SUND

AY July

28

7:30 am + Harry KeiblerJoyce Dixon JanseChibuiken Okoli

Gn 18:20-32Ps 138:1-3, 6-8Col 2:12-14 Lk 11:1-139:00 am The People of the Parish

11:00 am Connie GallegosThe Ballard familyChubuikem Okoli

1:00 pm

5:00 pm

MOND

AY July

298:15 am + Marlene Castilla Sauceda Ex 32:15-24, 30-34

Ps 106:19-23 or Ps 34:2-11Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

12:10 pm Edward Kyrish

TUES

DAY July

308:15 am + Sally A. Udovich Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9,

28; Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-43

12:10 pm Kevin & Ritty Tony

WEDN

ESDA

Y

July

318:15 am + Carroll Steagall Ex 34:29-35

Ps 99:5-7, 9Mt 13:44-4612:10 pm

THUR

SDAY August

18:15 am + Michael Stephen Cornelius

+ John Jowdy, Sr.Ex 40:16-21, 34-38Ps 84:3-6a, 8, 11 Mt 13:47-5312:10 pm

FRID

AY August

28:15 am Shirley Guilliams

+ Robert & Dorothy HallLv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37Ps 81:3-6, 10-11abMt 13:54-58

12:10 pm + Lena Homco

SATU

RDAY August

38:15 am Sr. Vincent Maui Lv 25:1, 8-17

Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8 Mt 14:1-125:00 pm + Leticia Cedeño

+ Mindy Qwick+ Winston Fernandez Escobar

SUND

AY August

4

7:30 am Peggy McNamaraSophie Bikie Fields

Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Col 3:1-5, 9-11 Lk 12:13-21

9:00 am + Maria A. Perez de Rincon+ Roger FarleyMy brother, Lawrence, and my uncle, Alphonse

11:00 am The People of the Parish

1:00 pm + Louis Daleo+ Robert Pacini

5:00 pm

Prayers of the FaithfulTh e Lord Jesus loves our brothers and sisters who are ill. With trust let us pray to Him that he will comfort them with His grace. –Rite of the Anointing of the Sick

Marjorie Wilkerson, Weldon Wilkerson, Sister Ginny Braniff, Shirley Guilliams, Trevor Steele, John Gilbert, Pauline Saint-Julian, Ann O’Neill.

In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. –USCCB

Franciscus Vingerhoedt, Katherine Webb, Bebet McConnell.

If you are ill, or know someone who is ill in need of prayer, please email Ann Cashiola at [email protected] or call her at (713) 403-4161.

UPCOMING2ND COLLECTIONS:Next weekend’s second collection is for the benefi t 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.

+ Deceased

If you wish to sponsor a Sunday or Feast Day please send in your

donation for the occasion and/or the name of the person you wish

remembered to the Liturgy Offi ce in care of Ann Cashiola.

We will publish the name of the donor and those

honored by your gift.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH


DEACON’S CORNERPROMISES KEPT...?

Jesus promises: Ask – you will receive;

Seek – you will fi nd;

Knock – the door will be opened.

He tells us to be persistent doing that!

Do I believe he keeps his promises?

Do I persist?

-Deacon Tom

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25:30 PM HAPPY HOUR

Black Walnut Café5512 Memorial Dr. just west of Shepherd

FRIDAY, AUGUST 95:30 PM HAPPY HOUR

Memorial Wine Cellar7951 Katy Freeway between Chimney Rock

and Antoine

FRIDAY, AUGUST 165:30 PM HAPPY HOUREscalante Mexican Restaurant

12821 Kimberley Lane at Beltway 8

For more information contact:Jo Ann Chetta (713)-882-4062 | [email protected] or

Dottie Morrogh(713)-825-4017 | [email protected]

50+ SinglesJOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR

FOR FELLOWSHIP AND FUN!

TRIP:

Monday, August 5 1:00 PM - PLCA

Sunday, August 25Astros vs. Angels at 1:10 P.M. Estimate cost per ticket TBD. Board bus: 11:30; Depart: 12:00.Contact: Louise Haine at 713-781-9953.

........................................................................................................................................................... Mahjong Players Wednesdays |11:30 am Bridge Players Thursdays |10 am Parish Life Center, Room C Parish Life Center, Room C

SOCIABLE SENIORS

MEETING:

Thursday, August 1at 6:30 pm.

The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion serves Holy

Eucharist to the faithful at Mass and to the sick and homebound.

Participation in this ministry requires that the person

applying is an example of Christian life and is in full union with the Catholic Church, (that

is, having received Baptism, Eucharist and

Confi rmation, and if married, in the Catholic church), attends

Mass and receives the sacraments regularly.

If interested, contact Ann Cashiola at 713-403-4161 or email at

[email protected]

Eucharistic MinisterTraining:

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHUR CH | STMICHAELCHURCH.NET6

Children Faith Formation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/children-faith-formation

Youth FaithFormation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/youth-faith-formation

Registration for all CFF programs for the 2019-2020 academic year is now available on-line at www.stmichaelchurch.net. Register today. Don’t delay! Registration Deadline is August 26.

CFF Frequently Asked Questions1. When do Children Faith Formation classes take place? CFF classes take place on Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:45 a.m., from September through the end of April. Classes are for children in PK3-fi fth grade.

2. What is a typical class like?In each class, the children participate in a lesson which integrates prayer, Sacred Scripture, and a pertinent topic regarding Catholic life, beliefs, and worship. Each class includes activities and discussions which foster an atmosphere of faith, learning and friendship.

3. How can I get more involved as a parent?Our dedicated CFF catechists, assistants, and hallway volunteers make the program possible! If you want to fi nd out more about getting involved, please contact Maria Reynolds at [email protected] or 713.403.4121. We need additional volunteers for the coming year.

4. When can my child prepare for First Eucharist?Sacrament Preparation is a two consecutive year process. Children should be enrolled in Children Faith Formation during fi rst grade and second grade in order to prepare for sacraments and celebrate First Eucharist in the spring of their second-grade year.

5. Is there another faith formation option other than Sunday classes?Yes! Families who do not have a child in their 2nd year of preparation for the sacraments of Penance & Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist have the option of participating in a home school faith formation program during the academic year.

Upcoming Events:July 28 – 3v3 Basketball Tournament 5-7:30 pmAugust 1 – Kidsmeals Service Project & Mass 12-3pmAugust 4-9 – Shine Summer Camp (Camp Wildsky)August 17, 24 & 25 – Small Group Leader TrainingsSeptember 8 – Fall Kickoff!

Shine (Middle School) & Awaken (High School) registration for 2019-2020 is now open at stmichaelchurch.net/Awaken and stmichaelchurch.net/Shine

For more information on Shine, please contact Matt at 713-403-4191 For more information on Awaken, please contact Mike at 713-403-4117 or [email protected]

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Social Justice News ○ stmichaelchurch.net/social-justice

Adult Faith Formation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/adult-faith-formation

Since 1986, Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) has helped under-resourced students through it’s Back to School program. This year, 6,500 children (Pre K-12th grade) will receive grade appropriate school supplies and uniforms/shoes. Individuals may volunteer at:

School Uniform Collection

Volunteer with CCSC Back to School Program

St. Michael is collecting School Uniforms this year. Our collection will benefi t San Francisco Nativity Academy and Christian Community Service Center (CCSC). We are asking parishioners to buy light blue polo shirts and navy pants, sizes XS-M for shirts and sizes 3T-5 in bottoms, and solid black shoes, sizes 6-11. Parishioners may give cash, write checks payable to St. Michael Catholic Church with ‘School Uniform Collection’ on the memo line, or give gift cards (Amazon, Target, Fiesta, Walmart, etc). The collection of items will be from July 20 – August 4. Items may be dropped off in the Welcome Center or in the Parish Offi ce.

DistributionAugust 2 & August 3 | 7:30am-12:30pmDistribute school supplies and uniforms to students

Event Location:Faith Lutheran Church/Faith Center 4600 Bellaire Blvd

Do you want to become Catholic or learn more about the Catholic faith? Registration is open now for RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.) Classes will begin on September 11.

If you are a baptized Catholic and have received First Communion, but have never been confi rmed, this class is for you. Registration is open now. Classes will begin in October.

RCIA

Adult Confi rmation

NFP-Creighton Model Introductory SessionSunday, July 28 | 2-4pmActivity Building Room 21with Mary Caprio, Certifi ed Fertility Care Practitioner

St. Michael the Archangel

Parish Ministry FairAugust 10 & 11

grow connect serveLearn about our ministries and organizations.

Connect with others and grow in your faith.

Volunteer your time and service to our parish

community.

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AFTER ALL MASSES IN THE PARISH LIFE CENTER

For more information contact, Mary Caprio at [email protected]

Feeling hurt, angry, or demoralized about the sexual abuse crisis plaguing the Catholic Church? Our parish wants to help, and that’s why we’ve ordered copies of a new book for every person/family in the parish. It’s

titled “Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis” by Bishop Robert Barron.

We invite you to pick up your free copy of the book on Wednesday, August 7 in the Parish Life Center, Room A.

We will speak about how we will review the information that Bishop Barron has given us on that evening from 7:00 – 8:00 pm as well as answer any

questions we can. On Wednesday, August 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm we will provide a deeper refl ection on the

material that you have had a chance to read.

Wednesday, August 7 – Pick up your book in the Parish Life Center Room A – Receive an overview of how we

will cover the material from 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, August 21, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Parish Life Center Room A – A refl ection on the content

of the book by Deacon Lu & Mary Caprio

Letter to a Suff ering Church: A Bishop Speaks on

the Sexual abuse Crisis

We need

to share your faith.

Our dedicated catechists, assistants, and hallway volunteers make the

program possible.

We are currently in need ofvolunteers to help us with our

Sunday school and Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word

programs.

even the scripts, for you.

All you need to do is show up!

Please consider donating an hour of your time Sunday morning to foster

the faith in the hearts and minds of our children.

If you want to fi nd out more about getting involved,

Maria Reynolds at [email protected] or

713.403.4121.

You

We prepare everything,

Volunteer with Children Faith Formation!

please contact

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