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Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22,
25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps
24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-
30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps
132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-
34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps
51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb
2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
Mass Intentions for the Week Mon./Jan. 27 8:30 Churchwell Family Tue./Jan. 28 8:30 Mark Molinyawe 7 †Javier Aguilar Wed./Jan. 29/School Mass 8:30 Barbara W. Lange Mary Jane Dunmise †Charles Lange †Steven Harvey †Elvira Rodriquez 10 Benigno Family Thurs./Jan. 30 6:30 Elizabeth Modenbach 8:30 †Robert Ante, Jr. Fri./Jan. 31 8:30 †Petrina Garcia †Wade Preston †Patrick Donovan †Geraldine Donovan †Mother of Marta Tajthy Sat./Feb. 1 8:30 Pro-Life Mass 5:30 †Jo & Henry Dziegelski Sun./Feb. 2 7 †Jorge & Alma Muller 9 †Madi Richardson 11 †Javier Aguilar 1 †Josefina Muriel 5 For the Parish
Message from our Pastor
Todays Readings First Reading — God has restored the land, and brought great joy to the people (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). 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.
Seeking the Light In today’s readings we find ourselves being drawn more deeply into rela-tionship with Jesus. We are getting to know more about him as we see how he struggles with the news of his cousin John’s arrest. His first response is to withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to Capernaum. There he is perhaps both consoled and challenged by the words of Isaiah that Matthew quotes: “the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, / on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death / light has arisen” (Matthew 4:16). Jesus contemplates his cousin’s death, perhaps his own death, and he seeks the light. Maybe it is these words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his with-drawal and into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and illness, and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sunday Readings and Reflection
Vision Statement: Baptized into Christ Jesus, we worship as one and reach out to all.
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
Dear Parish Family, Two of the coolest Catholic Sporting events are com-ing up! On February 15th, Steps for Students is happen-ing downtown, which will benefit Catholic education and our own St. Martha’s Catholic School. It is an in-credible sight to see 10,000 students and their families running a 5k through the streets of downtown Houston raising money and awareness for Catholic education!
To sign up, please visit www.steps4students.org and support this won-derful cause. The other exciting sporting event coming up to support the Catho-lic Church is the Priests vs. Seminarians basketball game on March 6th. We have a new venue because the event has grown so much, so this year’s game will take place at Delmar Coliseum near the Galler-ia. This year should have a special interest for St. Martha’s because we’ll have a representative from each team playing in the game. In addition to me representing the priests, Jacob will be playing for the seminarian team. It would be great to see a lot of St. Martha’s people supporting this event and vocations to the priesthood. Tickets go on sale February 1st on www.houstonvocations.com and they are rea-sonably priced ($5 for adults and $3 for kids). I want to thank you for your support of both of these events and look forward to seeing a lot people supporting Catholic education and vocations to the Church. God bless and have a great week! Fr. T.J.
Pro-Life Mass and Rosary: Every first Saturday at
8:30 . Please join us
Saturday, Feb. 1.
The Parish and Faith Formation offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 31, from 1-4 pm for a staff meeting.
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Please remember the recently deceased and their families in your prayers:
Nora Castelnuovo (wife of Richard and mother of Carolina) Kathleen Barry Barbara Nelson (mother of Janice Nelson McCabe) Elvira Guadalupe Rodriguez (Mother of Norma Ybarbo) Duane Edward Hundl (husband of Sherry Hundl) Christopher (Chris) Golla (husband of Janet Golla) Jo Ann Seevers (Mother of Mary Jo Logue) Marcy Carr (sister of Al Wehe) William L. Goggans (father of Martha John-son) Virginia Gaffney (mother of Ginger Her-rington) Robert Bullen (son of Vincent Bullen)
Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers:
Randall Herr, Dickie Howard, Mike Badura, Gonzalo Moreno, Waldon Landry, Cathy Silk, India Geohegan, Rowan Mae Sullivan, Elizabeth Fisk, Joey Tortorice, Monte Slat-ton, Dane Russell, Erin Pergola, Megan Brissenden, Jessica & Chris Jones, Connie Sue Rodebaugh, Jerry Denton, Deacon Al-fredo Soto, Bob Hatczel, Juanita Allen, Pat-rick Hosay, Misty Abalos, Jonny Hegna, Anne Schuelke, Margaret “Susie” McDer-mott, Javier Rosales, Andrew Hernandez, Judy Trahan, Eddie Fenner, Sallie Howard, Jose Calixto Martinez, Angel Curet, Elnora Peralta, Mike Daciek, Thyra Beck, Denny Enriguez, Eric Vergara, Jo Horton, Veroni-ca Jimenez, Louis D. Garcia, Roberta Mar-tin, Amy Bui, Emlyn Evans, Pat Hyland, Zachary Cantu, Nancy McCann, Claire Tomlinson, Alisa Cancino, Shirley Snoe, Chris Price, Dr. James Roberts, Kevin John-son, Bill Beck, Jackson Pickard, Heriberto Vergara, Pat Winicki, Jason Consolacion, Leon Guinn, Albert & Deanna Taubert, Lisa Ferguson, Denise Byington, Robert Mac-Donald, 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, Herb Caffey, Dave Rotella, Ja-net Bosze, Dcn. Al O’Brien, Gary Robles, Lorrie Lamb, Mary Ann Kipfmiller, Kathy Fitzgerald, Gavin Cunningham, Jenell Jo-seph, Kimberly Coleman, Kathleen Mathew, Penny Gaido, Luke Blaney, H. Marie Mathis, Ann Loera, Daniel Brochu, Carlos & Dorothy Maggio, Timothy Sullivan, Can-dace Nicole Hupp, Jennifer Cernigliano, Kate Tiedtke, Anita Ly, Becke Ferris, Den-nis Markel, Beverly Rose 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.
Stewardship of Treasure “BRING YOUR GREATEST GIFTS TO
THE LORD” 2020 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Our 2020 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) be-gins THIS WEEKEND. Christ calls us to serve
one another and reach those who are sick or in need, to bless and serve them. Your compassion and generosity is needed by the Archdiocese. When you share your greatest gifts with the Lord, you enable us to reach out to people in this parish and throughout the entire Archdiocese through more than 60 important ministries. All registered parishioners will receive a letter from Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized pledge card, inviting you to Bring Your Greatest Gifts to the Lord. Pray about your DSF 2020 commitment, then complete the enclosed pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope provided or bring it to Mass and drop it in the collection basket. If you prefer, you may go online at www.archgh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services. Our parish goal for this year is $305,000.
Celebrate the Gospel of Life Novena For Life, Jan. 21-29
O Mary, bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life: Look down, O Mother, upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy. Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and
love to the people of our time. Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness to it resolute-ly, in order to build, together with all people of good will, the civili-zation of truth and love, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. — Evangelium Vitae
Celebra el Evangelio de la Vida Oh María, aurora del mundo nuevo, Madre de los vivientes, a Ti confiamos la causa de la vida: mi-ra, Madre, el número inmenso de niños a quienes se impide nacer, de pobres a quienes se hace difícil vivir, de hombres y mujeres víctimas de violencia inhumana, de ancianos y enfermos muertos a causa de la indiferencia o de una pre-sunta piedad. Haz que quienes creen en tu Hijo sepan anunciar con firmeza y amor a los hombres de nuestro tiempo el Evangelio de la vida. Al-
cánzales la gracia de acogerlo como don siempre nuevo, la alegría de celebrarlo con gratitud durante toda su existencia y la valentía de testimoniarlo con solícita constancia, para construir, junto con todos los hombres de buena voluntad, la civilización de la verdad y del amor, para alabanza y gloria de Dios Creador y amante de la vida. — Evangelium Vitae
Novena for Life
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NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES Come join us! NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SIN-GLES, A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40 and older, gathers on Wednesday, Jan. 29, to talk/eat/drink at 7 PM at La Madeleine French Bakery & Café, 4570 King-wood Dr. in Kingwood. On Saturday, Feb. 1, join us for 5:30 PM Mass at St. Mary Magdalene’s in Humble; meal afterwards at Humble City Café, 200 E. Main St. in Hum-ble. Meet in the narthex at 5:15 PM. For more infor-mation contact Elizabeth Schields (281-441-2552 or [email protected]) or Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or [email protected]) or subscribe to us on Flocknote at St. Martha’s website.
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 Formation Campus (3702 Woodland
Hills Drive, Kingwood, Tx,) Rm. 2, 7:30-9:30 AM. As our Mission Statement reads we will: “Provide a Safe, Welcoming & Ecumenical environment to assist Veter-ans, 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.
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.
Monica's Hope: Prayerful Support for Parents of Troubled Children
Don't suffer in solitude. Within our Cath-olic community there are many with troubled children of all ages. Problems like addiction, criminality, mental illness, etc. Find support, strength and encouragement in a confidential environment. And, in the example of St. Monica, you can pray for your child and find peace. The next meeting will be Monday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 in Room 1 on the Woodland Hills Campus. If you have questions, call Paul and Marcia Aegerter at 281-812-1288, e-mail [email protected] or call Kathy Czubik at 713-213-7173, e-mail [email protected].
RACKS OF SMOKED ST. LOUIS RIBS (no sauce)
FOR SUPER BOWL SUNDAY $20/Rack at 3702 WOODLAND HILLS DRIVE in front of St. Mar-
tha’s Family Life Center on FRIDAY, JAN 31, 1-6 PM and SATURDAY, FEB. 1, 10 AM-5 PM OR UNTIL SOLD OUT.
PRE-ORDER SIGN UP SHEETS AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX OR EMAIL US: [email protected]
PAY WHEN YOU PICK UP. MMM - GOOD! ! !
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON - Valentine's Celebration
Young at Heart-ers - Welcome Back - Part 2! We are terribly excited to welcome everyone back for our Valentine’s celebra-tion. Join your friends on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for fellowship, bingo and lunch at St. Martha's Family Life Center. Bingo be-gins at 11 am, followed by lunch and fel-lowship that ends at 2 pm. Bring a friend with you and join the fun! We meet on the second, fourth, and fifth Wednesday of each month. If transportation is needed, contact Domenica Seitz at 713 899-1016. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Karpinski, 713 594-4430.
MDO Registration begins Feb. 3 in the Faith Formation office between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.). Questions? Contact Patty
Jackson at 281-358-1959, ext. 250.
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Family and friends of L.G.B.T. Catholics – Are invited to gather for prayer, discussion and fellowship. Our focus is on building bridges and staying close to the Church. For information on the monthly
gathering, please contact Francine at [email protected]
Holy Hour of Exposition & Benediction for Vocations
Second Tuesday : 7:30 - 8:30
Second Friday: 9 - 10
Sponsored by Serra Club Northeast of
Houston
ST. MARTHA ROSARY GUILD Come and join us! En-joy an afternoon of fun, fellowship and making rosaries.
January Rosary Guild Meetings
(Room 2, Woodland Hills Campus) Second Sunday
1—3 Fourth Wednesday
11:30 —3 Contact Gilda Womack, 281-989-4241 or [email protected], for more information, membership, rosary supplies, and rosary orders. Refreshments served. How to Pray the Rosary classes are also offered (contact Gilda for dates and times).
YOU ARE INVITED!
Serra Club Northeast of Houston Monthly Dinner and Meeting Monday, Jan. 27 * 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Seminarian Patrick O’Brien Italiano’s Restaurant
217 FM 1960 Bypass Road E. Humble
Serra Clubs foster and promote vo-cations to the priesthood and reli-gious life, encourage and affirm vo-cations to the consecrated life, and nurture the spiritual growth and for-mation of its lay members. Serra Club Northeast of Houston is part of Serra USA, District 10, serving St. Martha, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Philip, St. John of the Cross, St. Leo, and St. Dominic. For
more information go to www.serra10.com.
6:30 PM: Social
7- 8:30 PM: Dinner & Program Dinner cost: $17 per person
RSVP to Eileen Benvegnu
[email protected] 713-826-4943
(SERRA MEMBERS PLEASE RESPOND VIA THE EVITE)
CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS:
Please join the WALTERS FAMILY in prayer this week as they host the
Chalice and pray for Vocations. Interest-ed? Please contact Karen Ehlig at
281-813-3285 or by e-mail at [email protected] to
schedule a week.
World Day of Prayer for
Consecrated Life Feb. 2-3, 2020
Please pray for all those who have made commit-ments in the consecrated life. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation.
Vocations Corner
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SPONSOR NEEDED FOR RCIA PROCESS Would you enjoy sharing your love of
Christ with someone who is considering the Catholic faith?
Sponsors are mentors who will introduce the participant to parish life and accompany them
on their journey as a friend. Sponsors do not teach the material. Sponsors need to be practicing Catholics and members of St. Martha Parish. Please call for more infor-mation: RCIA office 281-713-8972 x 258 or Patty Schulze at 713-560-7444 or send us an
e-mail: [email protected]
Registrations are due MARCH 6. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Forms will be available in the Youth Center or Parish Office. Please contact Salisha Miller for more
information: [email protected] -or- 281.358.1959 ext. 251
All Juniors & Seniors in High School are invited to our annual Surfside Beach Re-treat! This amazing weekend of prayer and fun at the beach will be a time for you to deepen your faith, and to take a step back from the stress and worry you face each day.
Jesus said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and
rest a while.” Mark 6:31
SURFSIDE Lenten BEACH RETREAT March 27-29, 2020
Director of Faith Formation: Carla Lewton, (281)358-1959 Ext. 213,[email protected] For a complete list of Faith Formation minis-tries please turn to page 14 of this bulletin.
ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
The Passion Play in Oberam-mergau is a spec-tacular event that
only occurs every ten years. We will be journey-ing to Bavaria in mid-Sept. 2020 to witness the Passion Play as well as explore the surrounding region of Germany, Austria, and Switzer-land. There are only a few spots left!! For more information or to reserve your spot please con-tact Carla Lewton at 281-713-8968 or [email protected]
CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING You are invited to come and worship with us and bring your petition to the altar for prayer. We meet every Friday for English Prayer Meeting at 7-8 PM in the Woodland Hills Chapel. We come to-gether for thanksgiving and praise!
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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.
Liturgy Faith Formation
SHINE Catholic Work Camp for High School Students –
Save the Date! McAllen, TX,
June 15-20, 2020 Cost: $375
SHINE stands for Serving Him In the Needy and Elder-ly. The vision of the SHINE staff is to empower teens to live out their baptismal call to serve those in need. They have a passion for leading teens and for serving God's people. SHINE 2020 is accepting students graduating 12th grade in 2020 through entering 9th grade in 2020. All participants 18 and older must complete Safe Environment Training between turning 18 and attending the trip. Failure to complete training will result in not being able to attend. Registration will continue the lottery system used last year: Fam-ilies may submit paperwork and deposit to the Faith Formation office during the following dates: Monday, Feb. 3 – Thursday, Feb. 13. Registration Paperwork is available on stmartha.com/shine and the Faith Formation Office. Note: Checks will not be deposited until after the spots are con-firmed. A $225 deposit will be required at the time of registra-tion, with the final balance due by May 15, 2020. THE FULL COST OF THE TRIP ($375) IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS YOUR SPOT IS FILLED BY SOMEONE ON THE WAITING LIST. We will also need adult volunteers to chaperone, so please prayerfully consider attending this spirit filled week, empowering others to serve. Additional information is available at stmartha.com/shine If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Mike Lahey at [email protected] or Larry Berkovsky at [email protected]
Six Saints Series Every First Friday for the next five months (after the 8:30am Mass) we will have presentations about the lives, virtues and spiritualities of the six saints in the Holy Family chapel. The talks will last ap-proximately one hour. There will be no cost, but a love offering. Save the dates!
Feb. 7: St Jose Sanchez (Presented by Fr. Jorge Martinez)
March 6: Blessed Pier Giorgio (Presented by Fr. Timothy Walsh)
April 3: Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin (Presented by Charlene Alexander)
May 1: St Anne (Presented by Fr. Timothy Walsh)
June 5: Chiara Luce (Presented by Charlene Alexander)
St. Anne
Sts. Louis & Zelie Guerin Martin
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Blessed Chiara Luce Badano
San José Sánchez del Rio
TOMORROW Monday, January 27 [6:30-8 PM]
Bring ALL of your friends to the FLC for FREE pizza, prayer, and a whole night of FUN!
For messages on Edge updates and event details, subscribe to our Flocknote list at the Edge page on the St. Martha web-site, or e-mail to:
Lisa Hartsfield at: [email protected]
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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.
THOUGHTS FROM THE LOFT Does everything in the church have an official name? Specification is a beautiful thing. Knowing the names for certain items clears up confusion and misunderstanding when talking to other Catholics. “I’ll meet you inside the church but not actually in the church area.” Do you mean the Narthex? Here are a few words you might want to add to your vocabulary. The nave of the church is the large area of the church where the pews (long benches) are located. It is called a nave because it is shaped similar to the nave of a ship (upside-down). The sanctuary is the elevated area that contains the altar, the ambo, the chairs for the celebrant/deacon, and the tabernacle. The ambo (or lectern) is the place reserved only for the proclamation of sacred scripture and sermons/homilies. Some churches have a pulpit and its only purpose is for the homily/sermon given by the priest/deacon. The altar is the large table upon which bread and wine are transformed into the true presence of Christ. The tabernacle is the direct house for any bread that has been transubstantiated into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ (it is impossible to un-transubstantiate). The missal (or missalette if it does not contain all the readings for years ABC) is a book that helps pa-rishioners pray/sing the Mass. It contains the Ordinary and Propers of the Mass. The Lectionary is the book from which Lectors read the first and second. The Psalter is the book from which the Psalmist sings the Psalm. The Book of the Gospels contains only readings from the 4 books of the Gospel and is only read by members of the clergy. The paten is a small plate used to hold Eucharistic bread. The confessional is the enclosed area from which the sacrament of reconcili-ation occurs. The choir loft is the area from which the choir presides. The cantor stand is like an ambo but is found with-in the nave of the church and is used to lead the congregation in singing and provide announcements. Hopefully you knew all the words I listed above, but if not, I would like to personally welcome you to your own personal revelation. Pax, Matthew Mondragon “fides quaerens intellectum” – St. Anselm
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration “Spending time in front of the Blessed
Sacrament effects changes in our souls; spending one hour in adoration every week
brings a deeper union with Christ...” — St. Teresa of Calcutta
Our Parish is truly blessed to have three Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration chapels available for us to
pray and meditate in His presence. Main Church Chapel-Open 24 hrs. (an access card is required for entry from 10 PM-5 AM)- ONLY IF
YOU HAVE A SCHEDULED HOUR Holy Family Chapel-Open 8 AM-8 PM
St. Martha School Chapel-Open 8 AM--8 PM Open Hours Still Needed:
Tuesday 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM Wednesday 2-3 AM
Saturday 1-2 AM, 10-11 AM, 3-4 PM We strive to have two or more adorers assigned to each hour. Additional adorers are needed throughout the day and night. If you are interested in participating in this ministry or would like more information, please contact/text the program coordinator, Jane Doherty at (409) 656.5345 or email [email protected]. Please feel free to visit and pray in the presence of our Blessed Lord at any time knowing that He is waiting for us with joyful anticipation. For Current Adorers: If you are unable to find a sub to cover your assigned hour, you may contact your division leader: 12-6 Martha Preston 713.542.4909 6 -Noon Karen Ehlig 281.813.3285 12-6 Marie Olive 713.202.6499 6 -12 Beth Beckham 281.435.1439
St. Martha’s Annual
Bottle Return Jan. 25 & 26
You may turn in your bottle in at Mass or in the
church office through February. Thank you for your support!
All proceeds benefit the Gabriel Project and Birthright of Humble.
Both ministries help women faced with a crisis pregnancy and provide emotional and financial support to ensure that a mother has all she needs
to bring her baby home. We provide unconditional love and
understanding to all who seek our help.
Please make all checks out to
“St. Martha Catholic Church”
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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, at 7 . Questions? Contact Miguel at 713-851-3708 or
Support Group for Survivors of Abuse
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE
This weekend, Jan. 25-26, we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. Donations will benefit St. John of the Cross Food Pantry in New Caney. Thank you for your continued generosity by contributing non-perishable grocery items to help those in need. (Please place your Food Donation in the Rotunda before Mass.)
St. Margaret of Costello's Special Needs Ministry
Welcome all Parents with children/family members having special needs, either adult or youngsters! Please join us on the first Monday of the month (Feb. 3) at 8PM at the old campus (Room 2 of the Family Life Center - near the li-brary). Our ministry not only serves as a support group, but will also be a conduit for information, will advocate for the catechetical needs of our spe-cial needs population, and, ultimately, build and operate a group home for the special needs popula-tion focusing on families that can no longer take care of their child. We have a SPECIAL speaker, Christopher Dickson, Principal, Sheldon Lake Ele-mentary, Sheldon ISD. Special Education in schools from an administrator and special needs parent point of view to include Universal Designs for learning and the IEP process. POC is Craig Simonsgaard, 832-633-0321 or [email protected] and Patrick Bloomer 832-445-9357 or [email protected]
Martha’s Kitchen could not exist without your gen-erous donations and the hours given by our dedicat-ed volunteers who work so hard serving the hungry a nutritious meal five days a week. As we start this new decade please remember those who are suffer-ing the pangs of hunger and continue your support of our Outreach Ministry. May God Bless You!
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VOLUNTEER BASEBALL COACH NEEDED!
St. Martha Catholic School is currently looking for a volunteer baseball coach for the middle school boys' team. The coaches set the practice days and times in order to work within their per-
sonal work schedules. The season be-gins on 1/27/20 and runs through 4/20/20. Please contact Paula Snyder at [email protected] or 713-501-4325 if you are willing to help or would like further information.
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MARIA GORETTI NE TWORK 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.
Duelo, Esperanza y
Vida Si usted ha experimenta-do la muerte de un ser querido o está experi-
mentando una perdida que lo está haciendo sufrir y usted considera que necesita tiempo para su-perar el proceso natural de un duelo, para usted es esta invitación. Estamos iniciando un Programa de apoyo llamado: “El Nuevo Dia”, un camino de dolor hacia la sanación; en español y en nuestra Iglesia Católica de St. Martha. Este grupo se reunirá semanalmente durante 9 semanas y le ayudará a superar los momen-tos a veces oscuros y solitarios del duelo. Iniciaremos nuestro programa con 2 grupos ofreciéndose en dos horarios disponibles: Grupo 1 (Noche): Inicia Jueves 6 de Febrero,
2020 de 7:00 PM a 9:00 PM. Grupo 2 (Mañana): Inicia Viernes Febrero 7,
2020 de 10:00 AM a 12:00 PM.
Estamos aquí para acompañarlo, por favor permita que lo ayudemos, no está solo. Para más información favor de comunicarse con Luis y Alicia Martinez (llamada o texto) al 281-878-9501 o vía email: [email protected].
El próximo retiro de ACTS para mujeres en español se lleva-rá a cabo del 19 al 22 de marzo. Las inscrip-ciones comen-
zarán el domingo 26 de enero después de la misa de 1:00pm. El retiro de ACTS es un retiro de 3 días y 3 noches que se enfoca en la Adoración, Comunidad, Teología, y Servicio. Las inscripciones son limitadas y se requiere un depósito de $50 no-reembolsable al momento de la inscripción. Este depósito se deducirá del costo total del retiro que son $200. Para cualquier pregunta o ayuda necesaria por favor con-tacte a alguna de las siguientes personas: Erika (832-289-7815), Cecilia (281-825-7625), Fabiola (713-516-4412), Rosmary (281-409-8659).
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] SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATORS— Ana Luisa Rodriguez and Michelle Campisi, [email protected], 281-358-
1959, x212 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—Katie Barnhill [email protected]
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—Bill Simister, 713-927-9697 MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS —
Mariel Parra, [email protected] PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—
Jane Doherty, 409-656-5345 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 GRUPO DE DUEL—Luis & Alicia Martinez, 281-
878-9501, [email protected] HOSPITALIDAD—Gustavo Zapata,
832-247-9955 LECTORES—Monica Wilhelm, 404-406-9510 LEGIÓN DE MARIA—Mildred Garcia, 936-230-
1722, [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
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
SOCIAL SERVICES
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ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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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
