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

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. CCE Office Hours During Reconciliation CCE School Year: The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Eucharistic Celebrations Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months priSaturday: 6:00 p.m. or to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Mass, you must call Father Tony. 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the St. Joseph’s Chapel Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has Monday (No Mass) never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Tuesday – 12:00 noon Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & questions, call the Parish Office. (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Sacrament of First Communion Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m. First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in Parish Staff the second grade, and have been attending CCE classes for two full years previous to their receiving the SacraRev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor ment. Adults needing First Communion should refer to the Deacon Hector Cantu rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Deacon Julio Matallana Sacrament of Confirmation Deacon Stan Avallone Confirmation candidates must have previously received Bookkeeper-Nelda Shealy the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion. They Bulletin/Sacramental Records– must have faithfully attended Life Teen for at least one full Cheryl Frobenius year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament Maintenance– Steve Regan (more than three absences without a valid excuse can alter Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty the process). A signed form stating that the parent/guardian Receptionist-Peggy Holland and the candidate understand all requirements is also necessary before the preparation begins. Adults needing C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jaramilllo confirmation should refer to the Rite of Christian initiation EDGE Director-Randy Tercero of adults. Life Teen Director-Shari Davis

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.

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Saturday, May 4: 8:30am Sunday, May 5: 7:30am 10:00am 12:30pm

Art† & Sara Jayne† Brossette By John Magliolo Leo Villarreal† By Robert & Diana Ortiz Delia Lopez† By Joe Lopez Rebeca Bernabe† By Family People of the Parish

4:00pm Tuesday, May 7: 12:00pm Special Intention for Ronald Johnston By Irene Johnston Wednesday, May 8: 8:30am J.J. Meza† By Angeles Sullivan Thursday, May 9: 8:30am Special Intention for Alex Johnston By Irene Johnston Friday, May 10: 8:30am Special Intention for Teresa Vargas By Daughter Saturday, May 11: 8:30am All Mothers Living & Deceased Sunday, May 12: 7:30am All Mothers Living & Deceased 10:00am All Mothers Living & Deceased 12:30pm All Mothers Living & Deceased 4:00pm All Mothers Living & Deceased

Monthly Memorial Mass

The Samaritan Monthly Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 8 @ 6:30pm in St. Joseph’s Chapel. Those being remembered at Mass this month will be Dickie Howard, Carl Lundquist, Sara Dominguez, Virginia Sissy Lord, Barbara Jean Lancaster, Christine Duhon, Marcy Salinas, Jose Pena, Carolyn Douglas and Robert Garza.

Mothers, Daughters, Grandmothers, Granddaughters, etc. Please Join Us !!! Mother’s Day Tea… Saturday, May 11th, 2-4pm Adults $10.00 - Ages 12yrs. and up Children: $5.00 - Ages4-11 Tickets After Masses today & Church Office 281-471-2000

Will you decorate a table for us? Contact Vanessa @ 281-253-9405

“Do Not Neglect to Share What you Have” Parish Goal 2019 $52,000.00

Amount Pledged: $35,330.00 Amount Paid: $26,360.00 (50.69%) Total # of Participants 89

If you have not already offered your pledge in this year’s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), please do so today. DSF 2019 reminds us, the Church, to Not Neglect to Share What you Have, and through our willingness to share our blessings, benefit ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. With your generous support of DSF, you offer praise to God and care to the many pressing needs that cannot be addressed individually or by one parish alone. Our parish goal for 2019 is $52,000. With every parish family’s full participation, we will surely exceed this amount advancing the work of the Church in our community. To give online, please visit www.archgh.org/dsf. For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude.

IGNITE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Our Faith, Our Mission Begins! Addressing the Short and Long-term Needs of Our Church and those God calls us to serve. All parishes in the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston are joining together for the IGNITE Campaign. We seek to raise over $150 million over the next 4 years to prepare our faith family for the future. At its heart, this campaign is about supporting our future by focusing on our parishes, our future priests, Catholic Education and Faith Formation as well as Rebuilding in Light of Harvey and ensuring a future Disaster Fund. Please take time during the next few weeks to learn more about the campaign and the needs we will address together. Please prayerfully consider your commitment!

Dear parish family, 3rd Sunday of Easter Year C If the Lord asks us individually today, “Do you love me?” And our answer clearly is the same with that of Peter in our gospel reading this Sunday, “Yes Lord, you know that I love you.” But how true and how good are we with this answer? And what the Lord said to Peter, He says to us today, “If you love me then feed my sheep.” Although the primary meaning of this passage is that the “sheep” the “flock” is the church that Jesus now leaves under the care of Peter. But we can amplify Jesus’ statement in the allegorical sense to all of us. “Feed my sheep”, could mean for us all, “nourish and serve those whom we love.” We cannot say we love then do nothing of that love. Love is not love at all when there is no action and sacrifice to come out of that love. We cannot say we love our family and then do nothing to support, to care, and protect our family. We cannot say we love our Church and then do nothing to support and help the Church its needs. We cannot say we love God only with your lips. Love is not lip-service. In a special way, a real test of our love for the Church at present is how we concretely respond and support the IGNITE: OUR FAITH OUR MISSION. This Sunday and the next we will be hearing the final push for this Archdiocesan Capital Campaign that seek to address the real needs of the church at present and be proactive for the future. The elements of the Campaign are: Future Disaster Recovery Fund, Rebuilding Our Parishes & Schools in Light of Hurricane Harvey, Upgrading the St. Mary’s Seminary, Faith Formation Endowments, and Individual Parish Needs. This is a 4 year campaign and the Archdiocesan goal is $ 150 Million. All parishes have different goals to meet depending on its size and ours is $ 470,000.00 About 33 % of what we get comes back to us to for our specified parish improvements. NEXT SUNDAY IS OUR COMMITMENT WEEKEND. May then our love of God that inspire us to worship Him, may also lead us to obey and serve Him. And may our being “feed” by the graces of the Lord enable us also to “feed” those around us with love and care in whatever way we can do. Blessings to all and have a good week. Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, 3er domingo de Pascua Año C Si hoy el Señor nos pregunta individualmente: “¿Me amas?”. Y nuestra respuesta claramente es la misma que la de Pedro en nuestro evangelio que lee este domingo: “Sí, Señor, sabes que te quiero”. Pero, ¿qué tan cierto y bien estamos con esta respuesta? Y lo que el Señor le dijo a Pedro, Él nos dice hoy: "Si me amas, alimenta a mis ovejas". Aunque el significado principal de este pasaje es que la "oveja" el "rebaño" es la iglesia que Jesús ahora deja bajo el cuidado de Pedro. Pero podemos amplificar la declaración de Jesús en el sentido alegórico para todos nosotros. "Alimentar a mis ovejas", podría significar para todos nosotros, "nutrir y servir a quienes amamos". No podemos decir que amamos, y que no hagamos nada de ese amor. El amor no es amor en absoluto cuando no hay acción y sacrificio para florecer ese amor. No podemos decir que amamos a nuestra familia y luego no hacemos nada para apoyar, cuidar y proteger a nuestra familia. No podemos decir que amamos a nuestra Iglesia y luego no hacemos nada para apoyar y ayudar a la Iglesia en sus necesidades. No podemos decir que amamos a Dios solo con tus labios. El amor no es un servicio de labios. De una manera especial, una prueba real de nuestro amor por la Iglesia en la actualidad es cómo respondemos y apoyamos concretamente al IGNITE: NUESTRA FE NUESTRA MISIÓN. Este domingo y el próximo escucharemos el impulso final de esta Campaña de la Capital Arquidiocesana que busca abordar las necesidades reales de la iglesia en el presente y ser proactiva para el futuro. Los elementos de la Campaña son: Fondo de Recuperación de Desastres Futuros, Reconstrucción de Nuestras Parroquias y Escuelas afectadas por el Huracán Harvey, Actualización del Seminario de St. Mary, Dotaciones de Formación de Fe y Necesidades Parroquiales Individuales. Esta es una campaña de 4 años y la meta de la Arquidiócesis es de $ 150 millones. Todas las parroquias tienen diferentes objetivos que cumplir en función de su tamaño y el nuestro es de $ 470,000.00 Alrededor del 33% de lo que recibimos nos regresa para nuestras mejoras parroquiales específicas. EL DOMINGO SIGUIENTE ES NUESTRO FIN DE SEMANA DE COMPROMISO. Entonces, nuestro amor de Dios que nos inspira a adorarle, también nos puede llevar a obedecerlo y servirlo. Y que nuestro ser "alimentado" por las gracias del Señor nos permita también "alimentar" a los que nos rodean con amor y cuidado de cualquier manera lo que podamos hacer. Bendiciones a todos y que tengan una buena semana. P. Tony

Ministry Schedule May 11 & 12, 2019 April 27 & 28, 2019 Weekly Goal $12,000.00 Sunday Collection $8,379.24 2nd Collection ~ Home Missions $1,720.25

Activities of the Week

Sunday, May 5: First Holy Communion 12:30pm Mass (Spanish) 4:00pm Mass (English) Baptisms after 10, 12:30 & 4pm Masses Mon. May 6: Novena for the Holy Spirit , Chapel 6-9pm Wed. May 8: Samaritan Monthly Memorial Mass St. Joseph’s Chapel 6:30pm Thursday, May 9: RCIA 6pm ~ Unlocking the Mystery 1 Friday, May10: LCSC Seminar RH 6pm Saturday, May 11: Knights Garage Sale 7am-2pm Grief Share 9:00am SM Conf. Rm, “Lessons in Grief Part II” Mother/Daughter Tea 2-4pm Rosary Hall All Masses ~ IGNITE SIGN-UP COMMITMENT~WEEKEND Nine Week Novena Join us in praying a nine-week novena for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit at St. Mary’s. We began April 8 and will continue until Pentecost on June 9. We will begin each week with 3 hours of Adoration in the chapel on Monday evenings from 69pm. Come for as much or as little of the Adoration time as you can, and if you can’t come to Adoration at all you can still join us in prayer and meditation with special intentions for each week. Email Tracy at [email protected] for information and/ or to sign up to receive our weekly meditations and intentions by email.

SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Andrew Nguyem, Joseph Nguyen Lector Isabelle Salas Commentator Pat Stanton Extraordinary Ministers Dennis Swenson, of the Eucharist Victoria Swenson SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Jorge Arredondo, Jeremiah Arredondo Lector Susie Burgess Commentator Sheridan Lewis Extraordinary Ministers Steve Hoffman, of the Eucharist Joy Hoffman SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Servers Elaine Munoz, Trysten Munoz Lector Vanessa Maduzia Commentator Kerry Regan Extraordinary Ministers Geraldine Leslie, of the Eucharist Mary Edwards SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish) Altar Servers Alejandro Rodriguez, Adrian Rodriguez Lectors Carlos Cirnigliario, Graciela Cirnigliario Extraordinary Ministers Jose & Yoli Rios of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Server Madalyn Tercero, Oliver Tercero Lector Randy Tercero Extraordinary Ministers Angie Tercero, of the Eucharist Rosie Molina The Gabriel Project is designed to help women and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy. If you are in need of assistance or know someone who is, please contact Belinda @ 713-805-4961 or the Church Office.

Join Us...St. Mary’s Music Ministry

Sat. 6pm Mass– Rehearsals before Mass at 5:15 Contact Kathy McBride 713-628-8387 Sun. 7:30am Mass-Rehearsals before Mass at 7am Contact Yvonne Fisher 832-581-5974 Sun. 10:00am Mass Rehearsal Wed. 6:30-9pm Rosary Hall Contact Annelise Lagasse 281-300-7230 Sun. 12:30pm Spanish MassContact Jose Vazquez 832-868-4081 Sun. 4pm Life Teen MassRehearsals-Sunday 2pm Contact Alex [email protected] or 281543-7794

Please Pray For Our Troops and …

Ruth Christian & Family, Laura Jaramillo, Rick Novak, Alexandria Riley, Brigitta Dobmeier, Rosie Hernandez, John “Blackie” Odam, Joel Rivera, Paul Newman, Maryellen Carew, Martha Love, Jonathan McBride, Hope Villarreal, Susan Massey, Charlie & Rosemarie Michna, Mr. Zamora Lawrence Farias, Alma P., George Hanson, Linda Zeller, Oscar Cantu, Alan Buxkemper, Andrea Pina, Pam Nunley, Hector Castro, Cody Frankoviac, Tim Sturm, Isaac Aaron Torres, Dena Michna, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Dianne Lemons, Paula Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Marilyn James, Christina C., Chuck & Susan Thompson, Don & Allie Faye Mathews, Brad & Barbara Riley, Seth Permenter & Family, Parker Dixon & Family, Jeremy & Diana Cassidy & Family, Kendra Ramirez & Family, Raelynd and Family, Amanda Zan, Manuelita Salinas, Arthur Vidal, Sue Gonzalez, Susan Tolley, Aaron Binkley, Jordon Binkley, Erica Cantu, Salvador Vasquez, Maria Moreno, Elyssa Molina, J.B., Myron Rose, Daniel Vasquez, Michelle Meehan, Maridna Salinas, Maria Cano, Anthony Luna, Joel Rivera, Alex Knaak, Sally Nadju, Continue to Pray for Rosa Harness, Randy Hanks, Maria Garcia, Jeanette Tilley, Christina Palacios, David & Mary Gonzalez, Marisol Leyva & family, Marisol Luna, Juanita Sanchez, Cynthia de la Cerda, Betty Flynn, Orville Burgess, Ron Balsam, Pat Riley, Joe Sturm, Edward Salinas, Marlene Orellana, Humberto Villalobos, Mary Sigala, 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, 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 Soul of Jerry Verret Our Sympathy to Wayne Verret and family on the loss of his son, Jerry. Please Note: Names on our “Please Pray For” list are left on for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back on the prayer list or added please call the Church Office.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Easter Flowers on the Altar Available Dates for Altar Flowers 2019 June 1/2, 8/9, 29/30 July 6/7, 13/14/, 27/28 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan Hughes @ 281–402-5401 or 903-780-5090. Are you looking to put Christ in your marriage? Deepen your communication, rekindle your romance and renew your Sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next 2 weekends are May 17-19 or June 21-23. contact Brian & Tina Little @ 281-773-4014 for more information or go online to www.houstonme.org.

Upcoming Knights of Columbus Garage Sale Saturday, May 11th 7am-2pm

We are currently accepting items for the sale during regular church office hours, or you may contact Rueben Salinas @713858-0154 if you are in need of donated items to be picked up. All proceeds will be used to support our youth programs and Knights of Columbus Charities. Thank you for your continual generosity & support!

Spring Is Here… Need a New Ride?

2016 Kubota (268 Hours) Z724kw - 54 Zero Turn Mower

Asking $6,000.

User’s Manuel and all paperwork available. Original Price $8, 100.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 2627, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday:Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday:Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday:Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday:Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday:Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

If you are interested, or would like to come by and look at it, please call the office during regular office hours @ 281-471-2000.

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. 281948-8690, 281-948-8640, Marco & Mercedes Arrona, [email protected]

Pope’s Prayer Intention for May Universal: For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others.

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.

Due to work schedules, we are in need of someone to be a second person in the Chapel from 4-5pm on Wednesday’s. If you can help or would like to be placed on the sub list, please call the office.

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

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. Able bodied Men and Women. You can pick any day you are able to work. If you are available to help out, please contact Norma @ 281-471-1752.

FORMED...

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.

Is God Calling You?

St. Mary’s Samaritan Ministry Bereavement Support Team Weekly Grief Share seminars will continue this coming Saturday. This week’s topic will be (May 11, 2019, 9:00 am to 10:30 am) the session on “Lessons in Grief Part 2”. Please join us if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Each session is “self-contained”, so you do not have to attend in sequence and you will be able to pick up any session you missed in the next Grief Share seminar cycle. Pick up a pink brochure in the back or sides of the church for detailed information. For additional information please contact the Team Coordinator Nelda Shealy at 281 -471-2000. St. Mary’s Samaritan Ministry Bereavement Support Team is currently training facilitators. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator in this Ministry, please call Nelda Shealy at 281-471-2000.

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 in the Conference Room next to the church office. Cost will be $20. for materials. Contact Tracy [email protected] to register.

Our new RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Class began 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].

God’s Blessings May 5, 2019 First Holy Communion Students Jose Rene Alipio Espinoza Noe Manuel Alipio Espinoza Skyla Hailey Arrona Genesis Barajas Alexandra Kaytlynn Cornejo Bell Heysel Mailyn Campos Natalie Aurora Chavez Emmanuel Moses Cordova Julian E. Cortez Abbygail Kassandra Cruz Giovanni Antonio Cruz Emily de la Cruz Beatris Jovana Deaquino Gudiño Jonatan Deaquino Gidiño Cesar Manuel Estrada-Campos

Lorelai Ann Garza Jon Adam Gonzales Orlando John Gonzales Jr. William Logan Haas Adrian Herrera Availy Herrera Jayden Herrera Samantha Marlene Herrera Malari Guadalupe Montero Sherlyn Alejandra Montero Gweneth Ava Munoz Ronald Omar Ortiz Santini Nathan Ray Palacios Marina Delia Palori Elliana Rose Panalez Justin Felipe Panuco

Ryan Adrian Paulissen Madelyne Victoria Ponce Isabella Anais Rangel Ashley Camila Robles-Campos Briana Nicole Rodriguez Kaylee Analise Rodriguez Marisol Romero Devin Thomas Rowan Daniel Emilio Ruiz Ramiro Alejandro Ruis Alvarez Kaylie Lillyana Sanchez-Alvarez Charlotte Marie Sommer Alejandra Trejo Laila Oralia Trejo Marissa Bella Vasquez