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Vision Statement: Baptized into Christ Jesus, we worship as one and reach out to all.
Readings for the Week Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk
11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5;
Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-
7, 9; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-
6ab; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10
-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps
105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12
Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2; Lk 18:1-8
Mass Intentions for the Week
Mon./Oct. 14 8:30 AM David A. Garcia †Lilia Ahat †Doris Salama Tue./Oct. 15 8:30 AM †Jack Throop †Gilbert Yoarbo †Charlie Martin 7 PM The Miller Family †Ruben Soliz †Chuck Knaggs Wed./Oct. 16 8:30 AM (SCHOOL MASS) Isabel Ordonez †Roberto Ante, Jr. 10 AM †Carlos Michael †Sylvia Mancin †Tara Freeman Thurs./Oct. 17 6:30 AM Rosa Churchwell †Melanie “Mimi” Frantz 8:30 AM Guillermo Navarro †Pedro Montecillo, Sr. †Jim & Alberta Bossom Fri./Oct. 18 8:30 AM Victor Francisco Cuadra †Brian Felker †Fr. John Mark Coffey Sat./Oct. 19 5:30 PM †Merilyn Deane †George Calogne †Philip Carlson Sun./Oct. 20 7 AM 9 AM †Robert Ante Jr. †Gladys M. Symonds †Parker, Josephine & Leni 11 AM †Jesús Guzman †Brenda Harney †Nuala Young 1 PM †Enio Wilhelm †Jose Luis Cano †Araceli Concepcion Espino 5 PM For the Parish
My friends, As we kick off our planning study for our upcoming capital cam-paign, the title “Sharing is Caring” will be our rallying cry. One of the ways you can show how much you care about our parish is by sharing your feedback, insights, and ideas about our parish. We want our parish to serve you and your needs, so we need to
your feedback. We sent out a survey via Flocknote this week and we really would like you to fill it out. In a few weeks, we’ll have those surveys available for anyone else who might want to offer their feedback and input. Your in-sight will be so helpful in helping us plan for the future, so thank you for your act of Sharing is Caring! Also, we want to invite everyone to the parish Chapel dedication party on Sat-urday, October 19th. We will start the festivities right after the evening Mass, and we will have food, music, fun, fellowship, and inside look into the new Chapel. Please bring your families, chairs to sit in, and your appetite! It will be a great time for us to celebrate as a parish family! We are blessed to have the community that we do and we are blessed that God is with our parish of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Friends of Jesus! May God bless you, Fr. T.J. Dolce
Message from our Pastor
Todays Readings First Reading — Naaman, cleansed from his leprosy, returns gratefully to Elisha (2 Kings 5:14-17). Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 298). Second Reading — If we have died with Christ we shall also live with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13). Gospel — Ten lepers are healed by Jesus, but only one, a Samaritan, returns to give him thanks (Luke 17:11-19). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Healing and Salvation The readings today speak of healing and salvation. In Second Kings, Naaman, a commander of the army of the king of Syria, develops leprosy. He goes to a stranger, a prophet from Israel, when no one else can cure his dis-ease. Much to his surprise, after a simple bath in the river, he is cured. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus cures ten lepers and sends them to the priest. Only one, a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus for his cure and only he hears the words, “Your faith has saved you.” The psalm and Timothy remind us that salvation involves justice, kindness, and faithfulness and forever links us with Jesus. In a world as broken as ours, both healing and salvation are necessary. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sunday Readings and Reflection
We are delighted to welcome each and every one who has come to wor-ship with us today. Whether you’re a longtime parishioner, a newcomer, or just visiting, know that our desire is to extend God’s loving presence to all. If you would like to register, you can download the registration form from our website, www.stmartha.com, or find a copy in the narthex on the welcome kiosk.
Welcome
Please remember the recently deceased and their families in your prayers:
Roberto Ante, Jr. (son of Robert, Sr. and Juanita Ante and brother of Melanie Henry and Melissa Leake) Joe Alaniz Miriam Meier Joey Tortorice Marilyn Northcutt Carmen Aloisio (brother of Anne Schuelke) Catherine Casey Robert J. Macdonald (father of Diana Coleman) Charles A. Knaggs (father of Daniel Knaggs) Mary Aloisio (sister-in-law of Anne Schuelke)
Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers:
Andrew Hernandez, Francois Tartamella, Peggy O’Brien, Eli T. Fos, Adonis Ysulan, Bill Burk, Jeanette Lobue, Barb Isom, Can-dace Gilman Hupp, Mary Ann Fernandez, Fannie Grande, Tim Reardon, Virginia Gaffney, Randall Herr, Dickie Howard, Mike Badura, Gonzalo Moreno, Waldon Landry, Cathy Silk, India Geohegan, Rowan Mae Sullivan, Elizabeth Fisk, Joey Tor-torice, Monte Slatton, Dane Russell, Erin Pergola, Megan Brissenden, Jessica & Chris Jones, Connie Sue Rodebaugh, Jerry Denton, Deacon Alfredo Soto, Bob Hatczel, Juanita Allen, Patrick Hosay, Misty Abalos, Jonny Hegna, Anne Schuelke, Margaret “Susie” McDermott, Javier Rosales, Andrew Her-nandez, Judy Trahan, Eddie Fenner, Kathe-rine Irwin, Sallie Howard, Jose Calixto Mar-tinez, Angel Curet, Elnora Peralta, Mike Daciek, Thyra Beck, Denny Enriguez, Eric Vergara, Jo Horton, Veronica Jimenez, Lou-is D. Garcia, Roberta Martin, Amy Bui, Em-lyn Evans, Pat Hyland, Zachary Cantu, Nan-cy McCann, Claire Tomlinson, Alisa Canci-no, Shirley Snoe, Chris Price, Dr. James Roberts, Kevin Johnson, Bill Beck, Jackson Pickard, Heriberto Vergara, Pat Winicki, Jason Consolacion, Leon Guinn, Albert & Deanna Taubert, Lisa Ferguson, Denise By-ington, Robert MacDonald, Mary Rubino, Dorothy Hernandez, Joseph Weyel, Robyn Laumbach, Rick Frantz, Pietro Taliente, Richard S. Fitzharris, Veronica Jimenez, Grant McTaggart, Martha Busch, AJ Foster, Ed Dalton, Alvin Holley, Kim Smith, Mary Chovan, Herb Caffey, Dave Rotella, Janet Bosze, Dcn. Al O’Brien, Gary Robles, Lor-rie Lamb
Communion to the Sick: If you or a loved one are in Kingwood Hospital or are home-bound and would like a Communion Minis-ter to visit, call the church office at 281-358-6637 to let us know. Military Wreath: Please pray for our active military as seen on the wreath in the Nar-thex. To add a loved contact Jodi at 281-358-6637, ext. 201, or [email protected].
Stewardship of Treasure Giving has never been easier with Text-to-Give.
Securely make a one-time gift to St. Martha Offertory, Martha’s Kitchen, Capital Campaign or current special
collection. Text 281-324-8582. Text $ amount in message line. Follow link to complete one-time registration.
Special collections: Capital Campaign $ 6,635 Martha’s Kitchen $ 2,542 Univ. of St. Thomas $ 110 Propagation of the Faith $ 120 Archdiocese Military Serv. $ 4,251 Tropical Storm Imelda Flood $ 522
For the weekend of Oct. 5 & 6 your STEWARDSHIP GIFTS OF TREASURE resulted in:
Sunday Collection $ 44,171 Assumption $ 20 Total $ 44,191 Year To Date: Sunday Collection $ 993,492 2019 DSF: Goal $ 305,000 Payments to Date $ 276,879
Current Loan Debt: $ 7,684,582
CHAPEL DEDICATION
PARTY
Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 19, after the 5:30 pm Mass for St. Martha’s Chapel Dedication
Party! It will be a chance for us as a parish to celebrate the beautiful new chapel. There will be food, music,
games, tours of the chapel, and lots of fun! We hope you join us for this great opportunity to share and celebrate
as a parish community.
Let’s Celebrate!!!!
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Moms Collegian & Young Adults Prayer Group:
The Moms Collegian & Young Adults Prayer Group will meet on Monday, Oct. 14, from 7-8 p.m. in the Adult Education Meeting Room 1 at the Faith Formation Campus (Woodland Hills Campus.) Please join us in praying for our children as they pursue their calling for higher educa-
tion, serving their country, or entering the work force. All moms who want to pray for their children are wel-comed. If you have questions, please e-mail Gloria Gàmez at [email protected]
Director of Community Life: Francine Puglia, (281)358-6637 Ext. 200, [email protected] For a complete list of Community Life Ministries please turn to page 14 of this bulletin.
St. Martha Men's ACTS Retreat Oct 24-27, 2019
Registration for the 2019 Men’s English ACTS Retreat has begun. The ACTS retreat is a three day/three night retreat that focuses on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service and is presented by parishioners of St. Mar-tha’s. Registration is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis and must include a non-refundable deposit of $50. The cost of the retreat is $200 but do not let the fi-nancial considerations keep you from attending the retreat. Scholarships are available on a case by case basis. Please prayerfully consider attending this Spirit filled retreat!! If you have any questions, you can contact the retreat Director, Carlin Walters, at 713-253-2735 or e-mail [email protected].
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday, 9 AM, one week prior to publication.
(Based on space availability and ministry leader approval) Submit announcements by: E-mail :
[email protected]; Drop off at the parish office; or Fax to 281-358-7973.
The St. Martha Parish Pastoral Council represents the St. Martha community in providing counsel and consulta-tion to Fr. TJ. Council members will be available in the Narthex before and after all Masses the second Sunday each month. For more information email: [email protected]
YAH Luncheons CANCELLED Due to the recent flooding of the school, the school will be using the FLC as classrooms until repairs have been made and it’s safe for the students to re-turn to their classrooms. Unfortunately, this means that the YAH Luncheons are cancelled until further notice, which could be a few months. Continue to check the bulletin to see when we will begin again. Thanks for your under-standing!
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NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES Join us! NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40 and older, gath-ers on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to eat/drink/talk at 7PM at Panera Bread at 25665 Highway 59 North (near Northpark Drive) in Kingwood. For more info, contact Elizabeth Schields (281-441-2552 or elizabeths2@ peoplepc.com) or Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or [email protected]) or subscribe to us on Flocknote on either St. Martha’s or St. Mary Magdalene’s website.
Martha’s Quilters makes and gives blessed afghans and quilts to parishioners of all ages who are
sick or undergoing surgery. Please help us find our parishioners who need
this comfort and our prayers. Call or text Helaine Parks at
713-824-7730 or e-mail Sally Wasserman at
PARISH BLOOD DRIVE
The last Parish Blood Drive for 2019, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, is scheduled for Sun-day, Oct. 20, from 8 am—1:45 pm at the Activity Center on Woodland Hills Drive.
The Knights of Columbus will be in the Narthex before and after each mass this weekend to assist you with an appointment so that you may donate. Walk-ins are always welcome on the day of the Blood Drive. You may schedule an appointment by emailing [email protected] or call Darien Gurka at (713) 628-0373. Online appointments may be scheduled by visiting www.giveblood.org. (Please enter the sponsor code 1220 for St. Martha Catholic Church) The Blood Center will provide a Double Red Cell Aphaeresis, which will allow some donors to give two units of red blood cells from a single donation. As always, the Knights of Columbus would like to thank St. Martha parishioners for generously giving the gift of life.
Family and friends of L.G.B.T. Catholics – Are invited to gather for prayer, discussion and fellow-ship. Our focus is on building bridges and staying close to the Church. For information on the monthly gathering, please contact Francine at [email protected]
To all Veterans, First Responders & their Families who have served or are serving our Country and our Community: St. Michael’s Warrior’s Ministry, a group led by Veterans & First Responders, meet
every Saturday morning at St. Martha’s Faith For-mation Campus (3702 Woodland Hills Drive, King-wood, Tx,) Room 2, from 7:30-9:30 AM. As our Mission Statement reads we will: “Provide a Safe, Welcoming & Ecumenical environment to assist Veterans, First Responders and their families dealing with traumatic life experiences caused by tragic events, daily challenges and transition from a life of service” Our purpose is to provide support not only the Parishion-ers of St. Martha’s, but to all in our surrounding area that could benefit from participating. St. Michael’s Warriors Ministry focuses on healing through Prayer, Peer Ministry, Fellowship and Camarade-rie. For more information you can contact Deacon Guy Puglia: [email protected] or 832-758-0795
ST. MARTHA ROSARY GUILD Come and join us! Enjoy an afternoon of
fun, fellowship and making rosaries. October Rosary Guild Meetings
(Room 2, Woodland Hills Campus) Second Sunday 1—3 PM
Fourth Wednesday 11:30 AM—3 PM Contact Gilda Womack, 281-989-4241 or gawomack@ hotmail.com, for more information, membership, rosary supplies, and rosary orders. Refreshments served. How to pray the rosary classes and refresher classes! Contact Flora at [email protected] for upcoming class dates. Classes are for adults and children of all ag-es. Groups welcome. Free one hour class, complemen-tary rosary and pamphlet on how to pray the rosary. Refreshments served.
CARING COOKS—THANK YOU to all of our Caring Cooks who have so generously given of their time to make meals for those in our parish community who are truly in need at a difficult time and have no one to pro-vide meals for them. This is an awesome ministry open to anyone who would like to provide a meal every now and then to a fellow parishioner in need. We are a blessed community in that we have so many caring and helpful folks to help out when one of us is in need. If you would like to be a part of this truly rewarding team of caring cooks please call: Karen Rexer 281-354-8857 or Marian Brown 281-630-4820 to sign up. And as always, if you should find yourself or someone you know in need of help with meals during a very difficult time please know there is someone there to help.
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BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY: Please join us for Breakfast & Bible Study on Tuesday mornings, 9:30–10:45 AM, in Room 2 on the Faith For-mation campus. We will be reading, studying and sharing on the Sunday Scriptures (led by Carla Lewton). You do not have to register for this free study.
Faith Formation
Director of Faith Formation: Carla Lewton, (281)358-1959 Ext. 213, [email protected] For a complete list of Faith Formation ministries please turn to page 14 of this bulletin.
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 in room 2 for
The Pivotal Players Part 2, the popular video series
from Bishop Robert Barron focusing on influential peo-ple in the history of Catholicism.
This new series focuses on Bishop Fulton Sheen who pioneered
Catholic evangelization through the media. And on the author Flannery
O’Connor whose influence on contemporary culture is profound.
No registration. No fee.
Contact Carla [email protected] or
281-713-8968
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PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
OPEN HOURS: TUESDAY 3-4 AM WEDNESDAY 3-4 AM. FRIDAY 1-2 AM &
4-5 PM. SATURDAY 4–5 PM. SECOND ADORERS ARE NEEDED FOR
THE FOLLOWING HOURS: Monday: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM , 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM,
6-7 AM, 9-10 AM Tuesday: 12-1 AM 1-2 AM, 10-11 AM, 12-1 PM,
1-2 PM Wednesday: 2-3 AM, 4-5 AM, 9-10 AM,
1-2 PM, 4-5 PM Thursday: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM, 8-9 AM, 9-10
AM, 10-11 AM, 2-3 PM Friday: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 6-7 AM, 1
-2 PM, 6-7 PM, 9-10 PM, 10-11 PM Saturday: 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 4-5 AM, 10-11 AM, 11 AM
– NOON, 1-2 PM, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM, 7-8 PM Sunday: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 8-9 AM, 10-11 AM,
12-1 PM, 9-10 PM If you are interested in participating in this ministry or
would like more information, please contact: Carmen Ogando at 832-767-8826 or at
[email protected]. If you need a substitute, please call your division leaders:
Karen Ehlig for 6 AM - Noon (281-813-3285) Annunciata Hopkins for Noon - 6 PM (281-360-1258) Beth Beckham for 6 PM - Midnight ( 281-435-1439)
Divine Mercy Ministry — The Divine Mercy Ministry prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the chapel (Faith Formation Campus) every Sunday at 3 PM, for the conversion of sinners, the sick and the dying. The chaplet is also prayed before the 8:30 AM weekday Mass (Mon.-Fri.) in the church. Everyone welcome!
Director of Liturgy: Mariel Parra, (281)358-6637 Ext. 280, [email protected] For a complete list of Liturgical Ministries please turn to page 14 of this bulletin.
Holy Hour of Adoration for Vocations Exposition & Benediction
Second Tuesday : 7:30 - 8:30 PM Second Friday: 9 - 10 AM
Sponsored by Serra Club Northeast of Houston
Vocations Corner
CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: Please join the JOHNSON FAMILY
in prayer this week as they host the Chalice and pray for Vocations. Interested? Please contact Karen Ehlig at
281-813-3285 or by e-mail at [email protected] to schedule a week.
Young Men Ages 14-18, you are invited to The Andrew Dinner
Oct. 26th, 6-9 pm, at St. Martha. Fr. Richard is coming. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about life as a priest. Register: Call our youth ministers 281-358-1959, x241 or
x252 OR at http://www.houstonvocations.com/event/andrew-dinner-
2019-3/
“Andrew sought out Peter… and brought him to Jesus.” (John 1: 41-42)
ALL SAINTS DAY—NOV. 1 Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass for Thursday, Oct. 31: 7 PM Mass times for Friday,
Nov. 1: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, Noon & 7 PM
Please note… The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 1.
ALL SOULS DAY—NOV. 2
Mass time: 8:30 AM For the All Souls Day Mass there will be a spe-cial opportunity for parishioners to remember their loved ones. This year we will have cards at the entrance of the church to write the names
of deceased family members. These cards will be placed in a box and presented during the offering at Mass. Re-membering all of these men and women who have gone before us, “marked with the sign of faith,” helps us better understand and appreciate our faith in Christ, our risen Lord, who conquers sin and death and brings new life to all.
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St. Joseph Helpers St. Joseph Helpers are available to help parishioners who are in need of assistance with home repairs or build-ing projects such as wheelchair ramps, etc. For more information contact Bill Beck, 281-360-7023.
Director of Social Services and Outreach Ministries: Olga Najar, (281)713-8966, [email protected] For a complete list of Social Service and Outreach Ministries please turn to page 14 of this bulletin.
Maria Goretti Network (MGN) -
A peer to peer self help support group for women and men focusing on healing
and forgiveness. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at
the Family Life Center (FLC) #4A, 3702 Woodland Hills, 77339 at 7 PM.
Questions? Contact Miguel at 713-851-3708 or [email protected]"
PROJECT RACHEL: Project Rachel is the confidential and compassionate outreach to women who have had an abor-tion or been involved in an abortion. Its purpose is to foster reconciliation and healing between the parent and Christ, His Church, the child, and all other significant relationships. Questions? Call 713-741-8728.
Support Group for Survivors of Abuse
St. Margaret of Costello's Special Needs Ministry
Welcome all Parents with children having special needs, either adult or young-er! Please join us on the first Monday of the month at 8 PM at the old campus (Room 2 of the Family Life Center - near the li-brary). Our ministry will not only serve as a support group, but will also be a conduit for information, will advocate for the cate-chetical needs of our special needs popula-tion, and, ultimately, build and operate a group home for the special needs population focusing on families that can no longer take care of their child. POC is Craig Simonsgaard, 832-633-0321 or [email protected] and Patrick Bloomer 832-445-9357 or [email protected]
Martha’s Kitchen sends thoughts and prayers to all, especially to those suffering the effects of TS Imelda. We thank all for the continuing financial support as we fulfill our mission of feeding the hungry five days a week through-out the year. WE NEED YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Many organizations will provide matching funds to the Kitch-en augmenting your personal donations and we ask that if this option is available it be used to provide these needed funds. May God Bless You!
Out of work? Looking for a change?
We can help! Meetings every Friday from 9:15 AM-noon in Room 2 on St. Martha’s Faith Formation Campus (3702 Woodland
Hills Drive) St. Martha’s Between Jobs and Beyond ministry helps those who are looking for a new and more satisfying job. We can help with resume writing, interview preparation
and networking. We also can help you get your head in the right place,
spiritually and emotionally, which is critical for effective job seeking.
We encourage a spirit of service to others. When we help others, we feel better.
Questions? E-mail [email protected] or call Bob Simpson at 713-410-2844.
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To learn more call Debbie Mikan, 832-723-3459.
Life and Our Faith from Womb to Tomb Medical Decisions and Consequences
A Panel Discussion Event Oct. 25 7-9 p.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Community 19222 Tomball Parkway, Houston Tx
St. Andrew's Center Learn about: Bioethics-beginning and end of life, IVF and our faith, prenatal testing, disabili-ties and dignity of life, men and abortion, eutha-nasia.
Pro-Life Prayer Opportunities— Would you like to meet with other St. Martha
parishioners to pray for an end to abortion and to offer real support to the young women in the Hou-ston area struggling with an unplanned pregnancy?
Please join us! Daily: After each 8:30 Mass, meet at the back of the
sanctuary for a Pro-Life rosary in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary statue.
Weekly: After the Thursday rosary, car-pool for a light breakfast locally, then for
an hour of prayer outside the Planned Parenthood in downtown Houston.
Questions? Please call Joseph Winslow: 832-412-8765.
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You are invited to join other Christians for 40
days of prayer and fasting for an end to abor-tion.
Stand and pray peacefully during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood abortion facility at 4600 Gulf Freeway. Pray at Planned Parenthood ANY DAY between 6:30 am- 6:30 pm and/or with St Martha parishioners on November 1st.
For more information please contact: [email protected]/ 832-233-0401.
God’s grace can change hearts and save lives. Help and hope are available to women.
St. Martha Catholic School
Visit our school website at www.stmarthacs.org
for more information or contact Registrar Jodie Richter
at 281-358-5523. St. Martha Catholic School provides an excellent Catholic
education by developing mind, heart, and spirit as we share in community to form witnesses who transform the world.
Principal PK3-8th: Jessica Munscher, (281) 358-5523. For more information regarding SMCS please visit www.stmarthacs.org
Please plan on joining us at the 2019 Crusader Open! The Crusader Open Golf Tournament will be a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Clubs of Kingwood.
To sign up to receive more informa on about suppor ng St. Martha Catholic School through this great event, please
email Cally Borch at [email protected].
Helper's of God's Precious Infants
Sidewalk Advocate Training Are you called to be a sidewalk ad-vocate or prayerful helper? Come learn about abortion facts and laws, how to approach and communicate at the abortion sites, personal spir-
itual development and more. Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch provided)
St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Tx. For more information or to register:
http://archgh.event.com/SidewalkAdvocateTraining
Loving Embrace—
Catholic Infertility and Miscarriage Support Group
Meetings once a month email at [email protected]
Save the Date: Texas Rally for Life Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.
January 2020 marks 47 years since Roe vs. Wade. Join thou-sands of Texans and march in support of each human life.
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Due to the overwhelming response to the Canyon
Country Adventure, May 2020 (SOLD OUT) St. Mary Magdalene “Young at Heart”
presents the SECOND big adventure for 2020 Globus – Cape Cod & The Islands –
Eight Day Tour Boston – Boston Land portion - Sept. 11 – 18, 2020 $2,402pp
air portion can be booked through Globus and includes airport/hotel transfers
BOSTON - Sightseeing with a Local Guide including, the Old North Church; Freedom Trail, harbor cruise PLYMOUTH - Visit Plimoth Plantation; visit a working cran-berry bog HYANNIS - Orientation tour; see the John F. Kennedy Memo-rial and St. Francis Xavier Church; traditional lobster dinner NANTUCKET – Ferry to Nantucket; Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Whaling Museum CAPE COD - Cape Cod National Seashore PROVINCETOWN - Whale-watching expedition MARTHA’S VINEYARD – Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard; Sightseeing with a Local Guide NEWPORT - Orientation tour; visit The Breakers mansion PROVIDENCE - Farewell dinner Additional details can be found on St. Mary Magdalene website – st-mm.com, under Travel & Trips. For more information and a 4 page detailed brochure with itiner-ary, hotels, meals included and daily activities; and to reserve your seats (only 24 available), please contact Jan Crawford at 281-852-3508 or [email protected]. Deadline for reserva-tions and deposits – Nov. 30, 2019 or until seats are sold. Final payment due July 1, 2020.
Struggling with infertility? You are NOT ALONE! The Office of Pro-Life Activities is proud to announce a part-nership with Loving Embrace, a Catholic peer-to-peer support group for ladies or couples struggling with infer-tility and/or miscarriage. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For more information contact Erin at [email protected] or PM us through our facebook portal https://www.facebook.com/HOUlovingembrace/
Don’t miss this! Come with us to sing and pray in sacred places in Rome and France. Join us Monday, Sept. 21 – Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in a chant pilgrimage to Rome to learn Chant at the famed Musica Sacra, to sing a vigil Mass at St. Peter’s and then on to France to study chant with Dom Daniel Saulnier of Solesmes, sing a Req-uiem Mass at Normandy for our fallen – closing in Paris singing for the Carmelite Martyrs. So much more! Room for 32 chant singers and 16 companions. Reservations open till Dec. 5, 2019. Go to www.chantschool.org/chanttour2020 for details. For more information call Lowell Davis at 713-376-0289.
Frassati Catholic High School Admissions Open House Sunday, Oct. 20, 2-4 p.m.
For anyone interested in a Frassati Catholic education, come join us for the Admissions
Open House on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2-4 p.m.! Our fac-ulty, staff, and student ambassadors will be on hand to show you around campus and answer any questions. Visit to our website to learn more and register - frassaticatho-lic.org/openhouse.
Regina Caeli Homeschool Resource Center
2019 Upcoming touring event: Oct. 14
Come join us for an information ses-sion, tour, classroom observation and
Q&A. Children are welcome! Houston/Spring: 1pm (St. Ignatius
Loyola 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379)- RSVP [email protected]
Join our exciting mission to form the next generation of Catholics! Regina Caeli provides a classical, hybrid educa-tion in the Catholic tradition. Pre K3-12th grade students attend Socratic, hands-on classes two days a week and homeschool on the remaining days. Please visit our web-site for more information: www.rcahybrid.org . Private tours scheduled upon request.
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Luchando con infertilidad? ¡No estas solo! La Oficina de Actividades Pro-Vida se enorgullece en anunciar una asociación con Loving Embrace, un grupo de apoyo católico entre pares para mujeres o parejas que luchan con infertilidad y / o aborto involuntario. El grupo brinda apoyo para hacer frente a la infertilidad y explora recursos, métodos y op-ciones que son moralmente fieles a las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Erin en [email protected] o en-víenos un mensaje electrónico a través de nuestro portal de Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HOUlovingembrace/
¿No harás una hora de vigilia conmigo? Mateo 26:40
De 25 de Septiembre hasta el 3 de Noviembre de 2019
Yo quiero alentar a miembros de nuestra Iglesia local a que participen en este importantísimo evento nacional.” Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Arzobispo de Galveston-Houston Presidente de la Conferencia del episcopado norteamericano
(USCCB) ¡Apúntate Hoy! Ayuda a la parroquia de St. Martha Catholic Church a llenar las horas entre 6:30 de la ma-
ñana hasta las 6:30 de la tarde, el 1 de Noviembre. Planned Parenthood abortion center– 4600 Gulf Freeway Para participar en los 40 Días Para la Vida, llame a [email protected] /713-315-0137. Si usted puede con-
ducir a otros o si necesita un paseo, por favor póngase en contacto con Eleana o Peggy Angelino a [email protected]/832-233-0401
Ministerio Hispano
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Legión de Maria— Este Ministerio busca con-quistar el mundo para Cristo por medio de la Virgen Ma-ría. Visitamos hogares llevando la Virgen peregrina para enseñar el rezo del San-to Rosario, dar a conocer la devoción del Sa-grado Corazón de Jesús y las gracias que reciben las famil-ias al consagrarse a El y a la Virgen María. Si deseas ser un soldado de la Santísima Virgen María,
únete a las filas de la Legión los viernes a las 7:00 pm en el Woodland Hills Campus Salón #2; o co-mo miembro auxiliar orando por nuestro grupo. Para mas información contactar a Mildred García 504-228-669.
MARIA GORETTI NETWORK ESPANOL PARA TODA - VICTIMA DE ABUSO
MGN es Un grupo de apoyo formado por personas que han vivido cualquier tipo de abuso en algún momento de
su vida y que están buscando sanación y perdón. Para mayor información llamar al teléfono 281-389-1210 o enviar un e-mail a [email protected].
Alli le darán más información sobre el lugar y hora de las r eunions y contestaremos sus preguntas.
Ministerio Hispano
ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA PERPETUA
“¿No pudiste velar conmigo ni siquiera una hora ?"
HORAS DISPONIBLES PARA \ ADORADORES MARTES 3-4 AM,
MIÉRCOLES 3-4 AM. VIERNES 1-2 AM Y 4-5 PM.
SÁBADO 4-5 PM. HORAS DISPONIBLES PARA
CO-ADORADORES Y SUBSTITUTOS Lunes: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM,
6-7 AM, 9-10 AM Martes: 12-1 AM 1-2 AM, 10-11 AM, 12-1 PM, 1-2 PM Miércoles: 2-3 AM, 4-5 AM, 9-10 AM, 1-2 PM, 4-5 PM Jueves: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM, 8-9 AM, 9-10 AM,
10-11 AM, 2-3 PM Viernes: 12-1 AM, 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 6-7 AM,
1-2 PM, 6-7 PM, 9-10 PM, 10-11 PM Sábado: 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 4-5 AM, 10-11 AM, 11 AM -
NOCHE, 1-2 PM, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM, 7-8 PM Domingo: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, 3-4 AM, 8-9 AM,
10-11 AM, 12-1 PM, 9-10 PM Si usted está interesado en participar en este ministerio o desea obtener más información,
porfavor contactar a: Carmen Ogando 832-767-8826,
Grupo de Oración Carismático Únete a nosotros en oración, alabanza, acción
de gracias y súplica. Sábados de 9:00 a 10:00 a.m.
Capilla en Woodland Hills Drive
Bienvenidos guitarrista, cantantes, músicos en general
BUSINESS MANAGER—Molly Kleinguetl, 281-358-6637 x208 FACILITY MANAGER—Steve Teets,
281-358-6637 x254 FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE—
Charlie Garland, 713-203-2101 PASTORAL COUNCIL— [email protected] ST. MARTHA’S OFFICE ANGELS—
Lourdes Fernandez, 281-358- 6637 x262
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE— Francine Puglia, 281-713-8954
ACTS RETREAT— Melanie McTaggart, [email protected]
ANNULMENTS—Francine Puglia, 281-713-8954 CARING COOKS—Karen Rexer, 281-354-
8857, or Marian Brown, 281-630-4820 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Diana VanHorn, [email protected] CENTERING PRAYER—Dr. Susan Davy,
[email protected] DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP—Vicki Ruck,
[email protected] or Francine Puglia, [email protected]
FAMILIA—Abby Youngblood, 281-799-0849 GRIEF SUPPORT—Laura Cardella, 281-360-2714 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—John Stanton,
281-630-6728 MARRIAGE PREP. INFORMATION—
To Register call 281-358-6637 MARTHA’S QUILTERS—
Helaine Parks, 713-824-7730 or Sally Wasserman, [email protected]
MEALS FOR MOMS—[email protected]
MOM’S COLLEGIAN PRAYER GROUP—Gloria Gamez, [email protected]
MONICA’S HOPE—Paul & Marcia Aegerter, 281-812-1288
MOTHER’S DAY OUT—Patty Jackson, 281-358-1959x250
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING—Jess Lahey, 254-371-5140
NEWCOMERS/WELCOMING/HOSPITALITY—Kristene Hergenrother, 281-713-8961
NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES— Peggy Broyles, 281-359-4560
RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS— Barb Setser, 281-358-4129
ROSARY GUILD—Gilda Womack, 281-989-4241 ST. MICHAEL’S WARRIORS’ MINISTRY— Guy Puglia, [email protected] SCOUTING: Cub Scouts-Dan Pradel,
[email protected] Boy Scouts-Mike Bennett, [email protected] SPIRITUAL DIRECTION— Www.stmartha.com,
Click on Ministries, Community Life, Spiritual Direction
SUNDAY NURSERY—Patty Jackson, 281-358-1959x250
TEAMS OF OUR LADY— Jeff & Denise Standley, [email protected] Bill & Tammy Spijkerman, [email protected]
VOCATIONS COMMITTEE—Phil & Diane Applegate, 281-361-2913
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON— Carol Bateman, 281-359-1976 or Nancy Karpinski, 713-594-4430
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON TRANSPORT. - Domenica Seitz, 713-899-1016
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION— Carla Lewton, 281-358-1959 x213
CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY— Pam Rockwell, 281-358-1959 x230
RCIA—[email protected] YAStM (Young Adults of St. Martha) —
[email protected] ST. MARTHA'S MOMS —
[email protected] ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VBS—Patty Jost,
281-713-8969 CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD—
Diane Applegate, 281-361-2913 CONFIRMATION—Salisha Miller
281-358-1959 x 251 MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR (EDGE) —
Lisa Hartsfield, 281-358-1959 x241 HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR (LIFE TEEN) Mike Lahey, 281-358-1959 x252
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY—Mariel Parra,
[email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC—Matthew Mondragon,
[email protected] ALTAR SERVERS—Acenith Claassen [email protected] BAPTISM—281-358-6637 CANTORS—281-358-6637 CHILDREN’S ADORATION—Kristen Johnson,
281-713-2518 CHILDREN’S CHOIR—281-358-6637 CHILDREN’S LITURGY—Jaclyn Dement,
[email protected] COMMUNION TO THE SICK—
Hospital Visit: Gene Goll, 281-728-0956 Nursing Home & Homebound: Kathy Gearhart, 402-290-3711
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST—Pam Rockwell, 281-358-1959, x230 LECTORS—Richard Lowell, 281-989-1097 MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS —
Mariel Parra, [email protected] PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—
Carmen Ogando, 832-767-8826 POWERPOINT MINISTRY TEAM—
Rowan Ljungdahl, [email protected] QUINCEAÑERAS—Yazmin Lago, 281-713-
2032 SACRISTANS—Art Voltmann, 281-253-9711 SOUND BOARD MINISTRY—David Boyd,
[email protected] UNBOUND MINISTRY—Rosmary Cotte,
[email protected] USHERS—Barry Robichaux,
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES—
Olga Nájar, 281-713-8966 AMSIF—Flor Jasso, 832-335-8475 CANCARE—Debbie Mikan, 832-723-3459, [email protected] CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY—
Jaime S. Gomez, 281-973-1857 E-MAIL PRAYER WARRIORS—Donna Rueby,
[email protected] H.A.A.M.—Marty Curtis, [email protected] HOSPITAL MINISTRY— Sheila Yepsen, 281-358-5585 INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS— Terry Stierman,
[email protected] MARIA GORETTI NETWORK—
[email protected] MARTHA’S KITCHEN—Sr. Carmen Sanchez
713-224-2522
MOTHER TERESA MINISTRY—Paola Lam 832-284-1891
PRO-LIFE (GABRIEL PROJECT)— 713-225-5826 PROJECT RACHEL—713-741-8728
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE— Marty Curtis, [email protected]
ST. JOSEPH HELPERS—Bill Beck, 281-360-7023 ST. MARGARET OF CASTELLO’S SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY —Craig Simonsgaard, 832-633-0321 ST. MARTHA BETWEEN JOBS AND BEYOND
Bob Simpson, 713-410-2844 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL—281-358-6636 SECOND FAMILY MINISTRY—
[email protected] SOCIAL JUSTICE—Gary Yepsen,
832-803-4377
PRINCIPAL PK3-8th—Jessica Munscher, 281-358-5523 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT—Cally Borch,
281-358-5523 x330 REGISTRAR—Jodie Richter, 281-358-5523
x314
COORDINADORA DE CATECISMO PARA JÓVENES Y SACRAMENTOS—
Ana Maria Gibson, 281-358-1959 x269 CORO DE ADULTOS—Luis Valle,
832-620-1888 ADORACIÓN PERPETUA—Carmen Ogando,
832-767-8826 HOSPITALIDAD—Gustavo Zapata,
832-247-9955 LECTORES—Monica Wilhelm, 404-406-9510 LEGIÓN DE MARIA—Mildred Garcia, 504-228-
6699, [email protected] MARIA GORETTI NETWORK EN ESPAÑOL—
Patricia Lopez, 281-389-1210 MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA
EUCARISTIA—Raul Legorreta, 713-545-8705 MONAGUILLOS—Pastor Pastora,
832-514-5741 or 832-633-0145 RICA—Jaime Gomez, 281-973-1857 VOCACIONES Y CÁLIZ DE VOCACIONES—
Tony Lasalle, 646-489-1554
Parish Website: www.stmartha.com
www.facebook.com/ St.MarthaCatholicChurchKingwood
www.flocknote.com/stmartha or Text SMCC to 84576
Download our app at MyParish.com or Text APP to 88202
MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL
COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES CONT.
ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRIES FAITH FORMATION
Ministry Contact Information
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Welcome to Sts. Martha, Mary & Lazarus, Friends of Jesus Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Liturgy & Sacraments Weekend Masses First Saturday (Pro-Life Mass): ........................ 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: ................................................. 5:30 PM Sunday: ......................................... 7 AM, 9 AM, & 11 AM En Español: .......................................................... 1 PM Contemporary: .................................................... 5 PM
Nursery at 9 AM, 11 AM & 1 PM Spanish Mass
Weekday Masses Monday: .......................................................... 8:30 AM Tuesday: ............................................... 8:30 AM & 7 PM Wednesday: ........................................ 8:30 AM & 10 AM Thursday: ........................................ 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Friday: ............................................................ 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Penance Tuesday: Church 6:15 -7 PM Saturday: Church 10 AM - 11:45 AM Church 4:30-5:20 PM
Perpetual Adoration Adoration Chapel 24 hrs.
Anointing of the Sick Please call for a priest if you are seriously ill at home, about to enter the hospital, or if someone is close to death.
Baptism Classes and Ceremony: Call the Parish Office to register
Marriage Preparation at least six months before the wedding. Register to attend an information meeting by calling 281-358-6637.
Funerals Call the Parish Office for more information, 281-358-6637.
Church and Parish Office 4301 Woodridge Parkway, Porter, TX 77365
281-358-6637 • fax 281-358-7973 • www.stmartha.com
Office hours Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Faith Formation Campus 3702 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood,
TX 77339 281-358-1959 • fax 281-312-0172
www. stmartha.com/faith-formation Office hours
Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
St. Martha Catholic School 2411 Oak Shores Drive, Kingwood,
TX 77339 281-358-5523 • fax 281-358-5526
www.stmarthacs.org Office hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Pastor: Rev. T.J. Dolce Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jonathan Moré Parochial Vicar: Rev. Ralph Roberts Deacons: Mr. Jon Barfield, Mr. Tony Cardella,
Mr. KC Curtis, Mr. Bob MacFarlane, Mr. Ruben Manosalva, Mr. Diego Montiel, Mr. Al O’Brien, Mr. Miguel Perez, Mr. Guy T. Puglia, Mr. John Schuster, and Mr. Gary Yepsen
