St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston

816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365 Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com E-mail:[email protected] Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm CCE Office Hours During CCE School Year: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass St. Joseph’s Chapel Monday (No Mass) Tuesday – 12:00 noon Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m. Parish Staff Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone Bookkeeper-Nelda Shealy Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance– Steve Regan Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo EDGE Director-Randy Tercero Life Teen Director-Shari Davis

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month. Classes are held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish Office to register or call for more information. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, call the Parish Office. Sacrament of First Communion First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in the second grade, and have been attending CCE classes for two full years previous to their receiving the Sacrament. Adults needing First Communion should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation candidates must have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament (more than three absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A signed form stating that the parent/guardian and the candidate understand all requirements is also necessary before the preparation begins. Adults needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of Christian initiation of adults.

Vision Statement

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Community of Believers called to serve Christ by gathering together at the Lord’s Table in worship and praise, by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, and by being a welcoming beacon of light to all. We are many parts, yet one body in Christ.

Saturday, January 26: 6:00pm Marcy Salinas† By:Ruben Salinas & Family Sunday, January 27: 7:30am People of the Parish 10:00am Carolyn Douglas† By:Family 12:30pm Special Intention Otilia Romero By:Valencia Family 4:00pm Special Intention for the Sean Lilly Family By:Family Tuesday, January 29: 12:00pm Special Intention for Jerry Verret By:Peggy Holland Wednesday, January 30: 8:30am Special Intention for Parishioners Battling Illness Thursday, January 31: 8:30am Special Intention for Darlene Norman Birthday By:Sister Cheryl Friday, : February 1: 8:30am Jimmy Salinas† By:Peggy Holland Saturday, February 2: 6:00pm Jose† & Florinda Garcia By::Kolenc Family Sunday, February 3: 7:30am Jovia Garcia† By:Rudy & Isabelle Garcia 10:00am Delia Lopez† By:Joe Lopez 12:30pm Alejandro Nieves Celis† By:Nieves Family 4:00pm People of the Parish

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Incredible online gateway to the best Catholic Content, all in one place. Go to stmaryslaporte.formed.org to register. If you are having any trouble getting registered, or any other problems, please contact Tracy [email protected]. She will contact you and walk you through the steps to register.

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The Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks…

There are several books and DVD’s of informational material designed to help us grow in our faith. Go by and check them out! We have a new Kiosk in the church office. They are also located at the back of the church and in Rosary Hall.

January 19 & 20, 2019 Weekly Goal $12,000.00 Regular Collection: $7,048.91 Special Invitation….

To all members who attended Deacon Poyo’s training, you are invited to a special follow-up meeting on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7:30pm in rosary Hall. The meeting is to determine the next steps for

our leadership. It should not last no more than an hour. Contact Diane Gerdes 281-941-4481.

St. Joseph’s Chapel Adoration is held weekly from Tuesday at noon until 8:30am on Thursday morning. If you like to spend one hour with Our Lord each week, please call the church office. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School PK3 - 8th Grade OPEN HOUSE January 27, 2019 3131 El Dorado Blvd.. Houston, TX 77059 9:00am-12:00pm Website: school.stclarehouston.org Pope’s Prayer Intention for January:

Evangelization: That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

Daddy/Daughter Dance February 15th Sponsored by “Couples for Christ"

Enriching the sacrament of marriage through faith, fellowship & prayer. Our next upcoming event will be the Daddy/Daughter Dance. Join us to help plan the details. We gather on Sunday evenings at 6:00, dinner included. If you would like to join us, please contact Greg or Cindy Bremer for more information. His:832-2261728 Hers: 832-605-2945.

Dear parish family, 3 Sunday Ordinary Time C The words that surround us in the news and social media can be sources of information or misinformation. They can enlighten and give peace or distort and disturb our view of persons and events. In the information age, words are weapons that either dignify and build up or hurt and bring down. Today, we renew our trust in God’s word that always builds us up and strengthens us with truth and wisdom. Surrounded as we are by the incessant traffic of words in news, opinions and social media, we turn each day to the certainty of God’s word for wisdom and light. The Word of God proclaimed to us at Mass or what we have read privately should impact our life, lead us also to touch the lives of others, and then transform the world we live. That’s practically what the Gospel message this Sunday. Jesus translates into life what the Word of God says, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled.” He applies to himself what he read from Scriptures. And this should happen to us also. What is important for us today is that we do our part as Christians, share and fulfill the mission of the Lord in whatever state of life we are, be married, single, young or old, professional or not. In the second reading this Sunday, we are reminded that we are like parts of one living body. There is nothing small or big in the body that is not important. Each is important and each part of the body compliments one another. We have different roles in life yet we are one living unit that in a way one cannot live without the other. In short we just do our part in way possible for us to live our Christian life. For if we do this, at least in a little way we also fulfill what the Lord wants us to fulfill, that is – not only to announce and share the Good News to the world but also become ourselves the “good news” in the world we live. Every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, we proclaim and celebrate the Good News of our salvation. We should leave after Mass, repeating the same words as Jesus, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in my life." Blessings to all and have a good week! Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, 3er Domingo tiempo ordinario C Las palabras que nos rodean en las noticias y las redes sociales pueden ser fuentes de información o información errónea. Pueden iluminar y dar paz o distorsionar y perturbar nuestra visión de las personas y los eventos. En la era de la información, las palabras son armas que dignifican y acumulan o dañan y derriban. Hoy, renovamos nuestra confianza en la palabra de Dios que siempre nos edifica y nos fortalece con verdad y sabiduría. Rodeados como estamos por el tráfico incesante de palabras en noticias, opiniones y redes sociales, recurrimos cada día a la certeza de la palabra de Dios para sabiduría y luz. La Palabra de Dios que se nos proclamó en la misa o lo que hemos leído en privado debería impactar nuestra vida, llevarnos también a tocar las vidas de otros y luego transformar el mundo que vivimos. Eso es prácticamente el mensaje del Evangelio de este domingo. Jesús traduce a la vida lo que dice la Palabra de Dios: "Hoy se cumple esta Escritura". Se aplica a sí mismo lo que lee de las Escrituras. Y esto nos debe pasar a nosotros también. Lo que es importante para nosotros hoy es que hagamos nuestra parte como cristianos, compartamos y cumplamos la misión del Señor en cualquier estado de la vida en que nos encontremos, seamos casados, solteros, jóvenes o viejos, profesionales o no. En la segunda lectura de este domingo, se nos recuerda que somos como partes de un cuerpo vivo. No hay nada pequeño o grande en el cuerpo que no sea importante. Cada uno es importante y cada parte del cuerpo se complementa. Tenemos diferentes roles en la vida, sin embargo, somos una unidad viviente que de una manera no se puede vivir sin la otra. En resumen, simplemente hacemos nuestra parte de la manera posible para que vivamos nuestra vida cristiana. Porque si hacemos esto, al menos en cierta medida también cumplimos lo que el Señor quiere que cumplamos, es decir, no solo para anunciar y compartir las Buenas Nuevas al mundo, sino que también nos convertimos en las "buenas nuevas" del mundo en que vivimos. Cada vez que nos reunimos para celebrar la Eucaristía, proclamamos y celebramos la Buena Nueva de nuestra salvación. Despues de terminar la misa, deberiamos salir repitiendo las mismas palabras que Jesús: "Hoy se cumplen estas Escrituras en mi vida". ¡Bendiciones a todos y que tengan una buena semana! P. Tony

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2 & 3, 2019

SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers John Paul Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen Lector Pat Stanton Commentator Tracy Avallone Extraordinary Ministers Patty Mossor, David Mossor of the Eucharist SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Natalie Molina, Saoirse Molina Lector Neal Broussard Commentator Lisa Raymundo Extraordinary Ministers Leslie Davis, Mose Davis of the Eucharist SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Kate Wilson, Lark Wilson Lector Steve Wilson Commentator Wayne Christensen Extraordinary Ministers Richard Florance, of the Eucharist Carolyn O’Neal SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish) Altar Servers Sarahi Arrona, Adrian Rodriguez Lectors Merecedes Arrona, Blanca Rodriguez Extraordinary Ministers Jose Gracia, Juany Gracia of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Servers Ean Lopez, Eli Eros, Eros Lopez, Lector Jason Woods Extraordinary Ministers Cecilia Lopez, Jose Lopez of the Eucharist

St. Joseph’s Chapel

We are often in need of someone to sub in St. Joseph’s Chapel for a week or two due to illness or travel. If you would like to be placed on the sub list, please call the office.

~ Weekend Retreat ~ Feb 22-24, 2019

Jesus, Our Healer @ Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center (3417 W. Little York Road Houston, TX 77091). The Marian Servants of the Incarnate Wisdom invite you to spend the weekend with Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI, whose gifts of teaching and healing are powerful indicators of the healing love of Jesus Christ being poured out on today’s world. Fr. McAlear is also the author of multiple books, including The Power of Healing Prayer. Registration required. Contact Kelly Chen at 832-677-1931 or [email protected]

ALTAR FLOWERS

Available Dates for Altar Flowers 2019 February 9/10, 23/24 March 2/3 May 18/19, 25/26 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan Hughes @ 281–402-5401 or 903-780-5090. ***Please do not place flowers or small vases in the Church or Chapel unless you contact the Altar Society and check for availability.

Church Sanctuary Candle

Special Intention for Mary Moore By Heasty Family

Chapel Sanctuary Candle

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Salinas By Sister, Maria

St. Mary’s League City Prayer Breakfast Guest Speaker Troy Guy “Nuclear Engineer Discovers the Catholic Church Among Atomic Bombs and Spies” ~ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH 7-9AM ESTEBAN’S MEXICAN CAFÉ & CANTINA 402 West Main St., League City, TX

Upcoming Adult Confirmation Classes

If you have been baptized, have received your First Communion but need to be confirmed, we will be having Adult Confirmation Classes on Sundays @ 2pm in the Parish Hall Conference Room for 5 weeks, starting the first week of Lent (Sunday, March 3rd) . Due to the limited sessions, you will not be able to sign up late. Please contact Deacon Hector if you have any questions, @ 281-382-8672 or call the office.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

St. Mary’s Church,816 Park Dr., La Porte, TX

Low-Low Prices

Clothing, Shoes, Houseware/Glassware, Hardware ~ New Merchandise Every Day ~

Hours: 9:00am to 11am Closed: Thursday & Sunday

All proceeds are used to help the needy in our community with their rent and utility bills. If you or someone you know, who lives in La Porte, is in need of assistance, please call or have them call the office to make an appointment to come in for help. Thank You for Your Support! Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary’s is in need of volunteers (Especially able-bodied males). You can pick any day you are able to work. If you are available to help out, please contact Norma @ 281-471-1752.

Please Pray For Our Troops and …

Dena Michna, Maria Moreno, Elyssa Molina, J.B., Myron Rose, Daniel Vasquez, Michelle Meehan, Maridna Salinas, Maria Cano, Anthony Luna, Joel Rivera, Alex Knaak, Sally Nadju, Brigitta Dobmeier, Tamara Batten, Edward Salinas Jr., Louise Beaulier, Hector Castro, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth Christian, Marilyn James, Christina C., Chuck & Susan Thompson, Katherine Reichley & Family, Don & Allie Faye Mathews, Brad & Barbara Riley, Debbie McFadden, Marilyn N., Seth Permenter & Family, Parker Dixon & Family, Willetta House, Jeremy & Diana Cassidy & Family, Kendra Ramirez & Family, Sally Romeo, Alejandra Rodriguez, Darlene Shepherd, Ken Withers, Steve Grigory, Candeleria Ortiz, Sherry Paschal, Felicia Kahn, Angelina Sullivan, Jerry Verret, Rena Espinoza Carroll, John Jaramillo, Celestino Ochoa, Ruth Stephens, Buddy Casto, Sally Romeo, Lauren Sturm, Joy Barksdale, Juanita Gonzales, Frances Zann, Glendolyn Rigsby, Cynthia de la Cerda, Dina Martinez, Bradford Shane Cooper Sr., Banda Family Continue to Pray for Christina Palacios, Susan Tolley, David & Mary Gonzalez, Marisol Leyva & family, Marisol Luna, Juanita Sanchez, Cynthia de la Cerda, Maurice & Betty Flynn, Orville Burgess, Ron Balsam, Pat Riley, Joe Sturm, Edward Salinas, Marlene Orellana, Humberto Villalobos, Mary Sigala, Julia Dautriel, Ernie Molina, Kathy McBride, Margaret Espinoza, Romela Nolan, Joe Bernal, Fr. Gary Rickles, Renee Cortez, Pedro Sanchez, Aurelia Hinojosa, Cathy Hanzelka, Msgr. Boli Zientek, Gayle Phillips, Jane Middleton, Rosa Reyes, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contreras, Irene Templet, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Red Cornejo, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Deacon Merce Leal, Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Ben Munoz, Diana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Lydia Rubio, Trinidad Arrindon, Josie Funda, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, and those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House

Repose of the Souls of Alejandro Nieves Celis, Jimmy Salinas Our Sympathy to Francis Nieves on the loss of her grandfather, Alejandro, and Maria Garcia on the loss of her brother, Jimmy

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 78a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30

Catholic Mutual Group Safe Haven The Catholic Mutual Group Safe Haven online training is replacing the,VIRTUS training. The training consists of 3 vignette style training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed. These trainings are available in English and Spanish. We will no longer offer live trainings, all Safe Environment trainings will only be available online. •All new employees and volunteers will complete the Safe Haven online training program instead of VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training. The turnaround time for approval may be approximately two weeks or less. • All individuals must complete the training and complete a background check prior to the start of employment and/or volunteer service. • The 5-year anniversary date is still in place individuals who recently attended VIRTUS will not be due to complete refresher trainings until they have met their t-year anniversary date. • As the 5-year anniversary date is met, individuals will need to log into CMGConnect with their previous personal VIRTUS user id and 1234 as the password. Once the individual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able to change their password. If they do not remember the user id, they may contact Jessica Jaramillo [email protected]. The following individuals below will now be required to complete Safe Haven online training as well: 1. Individuals who have never attended training. 2. Individuals who are currently due for refresher training and had not attended VIRTUS training. 3. Individuals who are currently due and have not attended VIRTUS training. 4. Individuals who are out of compliance or past due. galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.com

Encuentro Martimonial Mundial Los invita a vivir un Fin de Semana

Conoce como puedes vivir mas intima y profundamente tu relacion. AQuieres recuperar la relacion con tu esposo (a)cunado eran novios. 281-948-8690, 281-948-8640, Marco & Mercedes Arrona, [email protected]

Los Testigos del Poder de Dios

Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y GLORIFICAR a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu Santo. Vengan pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de 7:30-9:00p.m. en la capilla de San Jose.

UPCOMING BIBLE STUDY Back by Popular Demand

OREMUS: A Guide to Catholic Prayer; begins February 17, 2019. Take some time this Lent to deepen your prayer life. No matter how good or bad your prayer life is, there is room for more. This study will help you deepen your relationship with God and those around ou. We will be meeting 5:15pm in rosary Hall conference Room and 9:15am Wednesday mornings.

Please contact Tracy [email protected]

Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad

Todos los mièrcoles De 7-8 p.m.En la Capilla de San Josè. Para más información Puedes comunicarte con Marta y Reino Fernández 832-985-1799

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible:

This 8 part study will give you an overall picture of the Bible and help you relate it to everyday life. This Study will begin May 9, 2019, and meets Thursday evenings @ 6pm Upcoming Baptismal Dates in the Conference Room next to the church February 3, March 3, April 7 office. Cost will be $20. for materials. Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tuesday of Please contact Tracy [email protected] each month in English and the 3rd Tuesday to register. of the month in Spanish @ 7pm. Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the 10am & 12:30pm Masses. If you are baptizing here, you need to fill out a registration form for your child’s baptism, and we will need to make a copy of their birth certificate from the state before you attend the class. If you do not live in La Porte, you must be a registered, active member of St Mary’s to baptize your child here. You cannot regis- Are you Single or Single Again? If you are, then ter in our parish only to baptize your child. please join us on our next outing for a tour of Texas Please come by or call the office to fill out City’s Explosion Memorial Museum, PLUS the largest model train exhibit in the Southwest, AND a the paperwork.

Our new RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Class is beginning May 2 and is for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith whether you want to join or not. RCIA is also for baptized adult Catholics who need First Holy Communion and confirmation. RCIA meets from 6-9pm on Thursday evenings in the conference room next to the Church office. For additional information about the RCIA program, call the office or email Tracy, [email protected].

tour of 4 Historical Homes. $8 for everything, provided we have at least 10 people to tour the historical homes. Lunch ( not included) at The Reef Seafood House. East Harris County bus picks us up by the Chapel at 8:15 am on Friday, Feb. 1. Qs? Email [email protected] or call Victoria at 281-991-4780.

Classes Today 8:45am & 11:15am

Contact Jessica Jaramillo Mon. & Tues. @ 281-471-2000

Jr. High Program, 6, 7 & 8th Grade Class Today 5:00pm “Everlasting”~ One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic YOUTH RALLY FEBRUARY 23 ST. SIMON & JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH REG. IN OFFICE OR AT CLASS $20. BY JAN. 25

Randy Tercero EDGE Coordinator: [email protected] or Angie 713-826-0633

Life Teen Mass 4pm Class Today 5:00pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bible Study Wed. @ 7pm Info. contact Shari @ 281 435 5708