St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church · Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston December 03, 2017...
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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
December 03, 2017
1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 Tel. 713.621.4370 | Fax 713.850.8341
www.stmichaelchurch.net
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Daily Mass
Monday-Friday 8:15 a.m.|12:10 p.m.
Saturday 8:15 a.m.
Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil
5:00 p.m. Sunday
7:30 a.m.|9:00 a.m.* 11:00 a.m.*
12:45 p.m.|6:00 p.m. *Nursery Available
Reconciliation Tuesday 6 -7 p.m. Saturday
8:45-10:00 a.m. or by appointment
with a priest
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday after 12:10 p.m. Mass
until 10 p.m.
Parish Office Hours Mon -Thurs
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
After Hours Emergency
Number for Grave Illness or Death:
713.540.1020
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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.
Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor
Rev. Michael Applegate,
Parochial Vicar
In Residence
Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D.,
Rev. Dominic Pistone
Deacons
Deacon Robert Hesse, Ph.D.,
Deacon David Hust
Deacon Thomas Newhouse
St. Michael Catholic School
713.621.6847
Dr. Kathleen Cox, Principal
Pastoral Associates
Justin Aquila
Evangelization, Personnel,
Communications and Stewardship
Ann Cashiola
Liturgy, Sacraments and Music
Mary Caprio
Evangelization, Finance, Facilities
Adult Faith Formation (AFF) and
Natural Family Planning
Children Faith Formation (CFF)
Maria Groff Reynolds, Director
Youth Faith Formation (YFF)
Mike Cleary, Director
Matt Zelinsky, Asst. Director
Music
Chris Popelka, Director of Music
Community Ministries
Jennifer Gonzalez,
Director of Social Justice
Sr. Ginny Braniff, M.A.,
Director of Pastoral Care
Facilities Management
Derek Roy, Director of Facilities
Carlos Meija, Evening Custodian
Jose Moreno, Maintenance
Silvino Anuario, Maintenance
Business Office
John Amalokwu, Parish Accountant
Liliana Olivares, Parish Bookkeeper
Angelica Aguilera,
School Bookkeeper
Administrative Support
Lilian Ninh, CFF,YFF, Facilities and
Technology
Minnie Romo, AFF, Sacramental
Records
Jasmine Webb, Database & Liturgy
Mattia Maldonado, Weddings
Receptionists
Amy Taylor
Celia Thomson
Parish Contact Information
Bulletin submissions are due Monday by 9:00 a.m.
Please e-mail information to: [email protected]
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Sacramental Care Baptism
Infants and Children under 7 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 office, 713.403.4112, to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.
Older Children - 7 years of age and older
Please contact the Office of Children Faith Formation, 713.403.4122, for information on the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children.
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Please call the Office of Children Faith Formation, 713.403.4122, for information.
Confirmation High School Students - Contact the Office of Youth Faith Formation, 713.403.4122. Adult - Contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation, 713.403.4114.
Marriage
Engaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory marriage preparation class, offered monthly, which begins the process. Please call 713.403.4112 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 Office 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 shouldcontact Sister Ginny Braniff, MA at 713.621.4370.
Anointing of the Sick
Parishioners scheduled for serious surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their hospitalization. Please contact the parish office, 713.621.4370.
Those in danger of death due to sickness or old age should
be anointed and receive Viaticum. Please call
713.540.1020.
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Catholic Counseling for Parishioners Are you in need of emotional healing?
Are you discouraged by your relationships with loved ones?
Now is the time to get the help and healing you need.
Counselors are now available. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call
(844) 295-3167, or visit MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael
Stewardship Information
Deacon’s Corner
Deacon Tom
Advent! Jesus says: “Be watchful!” Help me, Lord, during the busyness of the holidays to watch for moments to rejoice in your Incarnation! Watch me share that joy with others!
WATCH GOIN’ ON?
Collections November 19 November 26
5:00 p.m. Vigil $3,762.73 $4,427.61
7:30 a.m. $7,074.00 $3,184.00
9:00 a.m. $5,799.00 $4,460.00
11:00 a.m. $6,073.00 $5,329.00
12:45 p.m. $4,564.99 $4,560.00
6:00 p.m. $3,229.00 $5,455.00
Faith Direct $25,932.36 $25,932.36
Mail and Drop-off $2,568.00 $5,918.00
Campaign for Human Development $5,542.50
St. Vincent de Paul $7,500.00
Children's Collection for Shrine of the True
Cross School in Dickinson $1,952.22
Thanksgiving Day $2,303.99
St. Michael Catholic School $4,620.00
Grand Total: $73,997.80 $66,389.96
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Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week († - Deceased)
Sunday, December 3
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:45 p.m.. 6:00 p.m.
† Linda Rosita Cornelius † Jo Ann Zinnante John Jansen † Ranee Gunaratne † Rose Kondziela Lukose James † Donald Rowell McGrew II † Robert Duane Goetze The People of the Parish Shashi and Sukukumar † C. J. Danna The Canik family
Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Psalm 80 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37
Monday, December 4 8:15 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
Eldho Kuriakose and Catherine Joseph † Donnie Morgan † Maria Perez-Rincon
Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday, December 5
8:15 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
Stephen Friesenhahn † Gabriel Zaragoza Lopez Carlos Razuri and Rebecca Mesich
Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday, December 6 8:15 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
† Takiyah Moore † Alejandro Betancourt † Cliff Y’Barbo
Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37
Thursday, December 7
8:15 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
† Harvey McLaren The Wilde family † Arthur Moncrief
Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday, December 8 Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception
6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
† Mary Lofaso Colleen Friesenhahn † Pete Chiara † Anthony Garcia
Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38
Saturday, December 9 8:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m
† Deacon Darvin Bordelon † Carol Anne Laquer † Jerry Toomey Sister Barbara Becnel
Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-
Grieving with
HOPE
Join us Wednesday, December 6th 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Activity Building Room 24
Diane Nuar MA, LPC -Rejoice Counseling Sister Ginny Braniff MA
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Social Justice News
INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Michael Conference
Statistics for September 2017:
Rental Assistance Given: $7,318.00
Utility Assistance Given: $1,571.00
Telephone Contacts: 62 Families
Home Visits: 16 Families
Statistics for October 2017:
Rental Assistance Given: $7,854.00
Utility Assistance Given: $1,080.00
Telephone Contacts: 56 Families
Home Visits: 18 Families
In the Gospel we hear Jesus say: “Everyone who acknowledges me before others, I will
acknowledge before my heavenly Father”.
Through your gifts, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is able to: “acknowledge the goodness of the
Father” by assisting families in need with food, rent, utilities, furniture and other necessities.
Rosary Guild
Join the Rosary Guild to prayerfully make rosaries. The next meeting will be on
Dec. 6 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, December 4 from 9-10am 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!
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Children Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
That Man is YOU! Becoming a man after God’s own heart…
Love is Eternal
We set our mind on the things above this week in TMIY as we discover that love
is truly eternal. Since marriage is the one blessing "not forfeited by the flood", love is the fulchrum
that takes us all the way back to the Garden of Eden and forward towards eternity and the
Wedding Feast of the Lamb. Please Join Us! For information contact: [email protected]
Session 11– Love is Sacrificial
Thursday, December 7, PLC-A
6:00 a.m. Breakfast begins
6:30 a.m. program begins
7:30 a.m. program concludes
This session contains:
• The Battle to Love is in Our Hearts
• The Call to Sacrificial Love
• Love is Everlasting - Love is Eternal
• The Mystery Found in the Nuptial Mass
• The Church as a Symbol of Paradise
• The Marriage Feast of the Lamb
• The Paradise Yet to Come
Schedule Reminders for CFF Sunday classes & Children’s Liturgy of the Word CFF Sunday classes and CLOW: December 3 and December 10. CFF Sunday classes and CLOW resume after Christmas: January 7, 2018
Schedule Reminders for Registered Sacrament Preparation Children 1st Reconciliation Retreat Dates Last Name H-P: Mon., Dec. 4, 5:15-6:30 PM in PLC-A* Last Name Q-Z: Thurs., Dec. 7, 5:15-6:30 PM in PLC-A* *Tuition and Assessments due on Retreat Date 1st Reconciliation : Sat., Dec. 9, 10:30 am in the Sanctuary Baptismal Certificates and letters from pastors due at either Jan. 18 or Jan. 22 1st Eucharist Parent Meetings.
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Current Shine Middle School Series (Grades 6-8) Youth Faith Formation
Acolytes
Starting this weekend, December 2nd and 3rd, we will have one acolytes
serving at each of the weekend Masses from here going forward. Acolytes
will not replace Extraordinary Minister Holy Communion or Alter Server’s
ministerial role within liturgies.
Acolytes have a special; ministerial role within liturgies. Acolytes are
instituted men whose primary role is to help serve at liturgies. They
oversee the Altar Servers to make sure everything is setup for the priest to
celebrate Mass. They will also help out with funerals whether that be
saying a rosary or leading a vigil or committal. Historically, acolytes were a
minor order that only men preparing for priesthood would receive. The
Church wants to keep with this tradition and that is why men remain the
only ones that serve as acolytes
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Parish Life
Sociable Seniors
Donations for the food pantry gratefully accepted at all meetings.
Upcoming Events & Trips
December 4 (Mon) Annual Christmas Luncheon
catered by Mikeska’s, Columbus, TX. Lunch
includes Pork Loin, baked chicken with all the
trimmings and door prizes. It will begin at 12:30 pm
with a short meeting, then lunch. Cost: $14
Members; $15 Non-members. Sign-up at the October
and November meeting. If you are unable to attend
the meetings, please make your check out to St.
Michael Sociable Seniors and mail it to St. Michael
Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road, Houston, TX
77056. For more information, please contact: Linda
Molaison 713-781-3433; Louise Haine 713-781-9953.
Last day to sign-up is November 29th. No refunds
after this date! No walk-ins will be accepted.
December 20 (Wednesday) Silver bells....silver
bells...soon it will be Christmas time in the city! So,
we'll hop on our "county sleigh" and tour some
of Houston's famous and most beautiful Christmas
light displays in River Oaks, Tanglewood, and
beyond. This is a ride-around - no walking. We will
stop for a Restroom/Ice Cream break at McDonald's
Post Oak. Early dinner at Luby's Post
Oak. Cost: Members- $5.00; Non-Members
$8.00. Bus boards at Del Monte & Sage at 4:45 PM,
leaves at 5:15 Pm, Returns approx. 10:00/10:30
PM. No refunds after December meeting. More info
call Margie McIntyre 713 782-5650
January 23 (Tuesday) Guided tour of the
Battleground at San Jacinto with a tour of the
Monument's museum, and a documentary film about
the battle. Lunch on your own at the Monument Inn.
Bus boards at Delmonte and Sage at 8:30AM and
leaves at 9:00AM. Returns at approx. 3:30PM. Cost:
members $14, non-members $16. Call Jerry
Ziemnicki at 713-622-9001 for more info.
Mah Jongg Players
Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., PLC, Rm C.
For information, call Fran Dermody at 713.622.0601.
Checks for trips or dues payable to St. Michael
Sociable Seniors. Please e-mail Margaret Fuller,
President, at [email protected] for further
information
The St. Michael Wedding Guild December 15/16 - Chaves/Harral - Lynn, Marino, Maldonado December 15/16 - Roussel/Procter - Cielieska, Spiller, Maldonado December 29/30 - Butcher/Hall - Maldonado, Rockefeller December 29/30 - Cowan/Magee - Cielieska, Maldonado, Washington January 5/6 - Burke/Vivas - Macey, Lynn, Marino All Guild members are asked to please contact Sherry O'Connor ([email protected]) with any schedule changes. If you are considering joining a ministry at St. Michael's and would like to know more about the Wedding Guild, please contact our President, Marlyn Greiner ([email protected])
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Parish Life
The Advent Theme for St Michael is BECOMING Christmas
(that is, becoming more like Christ) based on the book The
Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. This wonderful and
inspiring book explains the 4 signs – Prayer, ongoing Faith
Formation, Generosity and Evangelization.
The dates of our activities are: December 5th 6:30 pm – An Evening of Prayer - Sanctuary
December 12th 6:30 pm– The Maximilian Kolbe Story and
Mary of Nazareth: Movies with St. Michael—PLC-A
December 19th 7:00 pm– Penance Service - Bring a gift for
the poor – Sanctuary
The Knights of Columbus Council 14700 thank you for supporting this year’s Poinsettia sale. All proceeds benefit the Knights charitable work and The Brookwood Community.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas
A National charitable organization of Catholic Women that supports local, state and national charities. catholicdaughters.org
Contact: Glenda Bautista, 713.882.9617 or [email protected] 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. For more information call, 713.882.9617 or visit catholicdaughter.org.
Upcoming Meetings and Events!
* December 7, 2017, 11:30 am - CDA Christmas Celebration The Village of River Oaks
1015 South Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX. 77019 For Reservations, please write a $30.00 check to
Catholic Daughters #2258 and drop off or mail to: St. Michael Catholic Church, CDA
1801 Sage Rd., Houston, TX 77056 RESERVE BY DEC. 4 | SEATS ARE VERY LIMITED
* January 18, 2018 , 1:00 pm. General Meeting
St. Michael Church, Activity Center 1
Parish Life
Grieving with
HOPE
Join us Wednesday, December 6th 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Activity Building Room 24
Group Facilitators: Diane Nuar MA, LPC -Rejoice
Counseling Sister Ginny Braniff MA
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The Women’s Guild provides opportunities for women of the parish to get to know each other, share our faith, form friendships, and provide service. Are you interested in welcoming
New Parishioners? Greeting and assisting guests and parishioners at the Welcome Center in the Narthex? Serving as hostesses to families and friends at a Celebration of Life? Creating social get-togethers? Choosing speakers for our luncheon-speaker series? Please join us as we help develop a welcoming community at St. Michael. For more information, contact Marlene Shields at [email protected]. Our annual Christmas Party will be December 13, from 6:00—8:00pm at the home of one of our members. Registration will be on the St. Michael website under “Organizations.” Cost for food and drinks is $20.
50+ Singles
Happy Hour – Vine Wine Room
Friday December 8th 5:30PM
12420 Memorial Dr. just west of Gessner
Happy Hour - McCormick & Schmick
Seafood Restaurant
Friday December 15th 5:30PM
791 Town & Country Blvd, City Centre
Happy Hour - El Tiempo Mexican Restaurant
Friday December 22nd 5:30PM
2605 S. Gessner at Westheimer
For more information contact:
Jo Ann Chetta 713.863.8587
Dottie Morrogh 281.558.9390
Grandparents & Grandfriends’ Day
Thank you grandparents and
grandfriends for joining us on this special day!
You are a blessing to our students and school!
2017
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SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, -Vigil Mass at 7:00pm FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
Mass at 6:30am, 8:15am, 12:10am, 7:00pm
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE & CONFESSIONS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament closed at 4:00pm
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING
Mass at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD -CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00pm Vigil Mass – Church
4:15pm. Vigil Mass – Tiger Gym & PLC 6:30pm Vigil Mass – Church
11:00pm Lessons & Christmas Carols 12:00am -Midnight Mass – Church
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD -CHRISTMAS DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 Mass at 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am No afternoon or evening Mass
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26
No Masses or Confessions
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Saturday, December 30, Vigil Mass - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 31st Mass at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 6:00pm
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD - NEW YEAR’S DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018
Mass at 8:15 am, 12:10 pm This year, it is not a holy day of obligation
The parish offices will close on Friday, December 22rd at 12:00pm and open on Wednesday, December 27th at 8:00am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will not be held on Tuesday, December 26th. No confessions on Tuesday, December 26th. The parish office will be closed on Friday, December 29th and open on Tuesday, January 2nd at 8:00am. The clergy and parish staff wishes you joy and a blessed Advent and Christmas season!
ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR CALENDAR All other daily and Sunday masses will be celebrated according to our regular Mass schedule.
Visit stmichaelchurch.net for more information