St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church

Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX 77338 † (281) 446-8211 Fax † (281) 446-8213 † www.st-mm.com Office Hours: M-F 8:00 A.M. — 4:30 P.M. Pastor: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Anthony Udoh, M.S.P. Deacons: Nick Caruso& James Meshell

January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekend Mass English: Saturday Vigil: 5:30 P.M. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 A.M.; 5:00 P.M. (Youth) Español: Sábado (Misa de Víspera): 7:00 P.M. Domingo: 1:00 P.M. Weekday Mass Monday--Friday: 8:30 A.M. (English) Martes: 7:00 P.M. (Misa en Español) 1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M. 1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 A.M. Reconciliation (Confession) Tuesday: 6:00 P.M.—6:45 P.M. Saturday: 3:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M. Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration 9:00 A.M.—9:00 P.M. (Mon.—Fri.) Sacrament of Baptism: Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the parish office two months prior to the desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent. Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene must contact the office at least six months prior to their desired wedding date. Please contact the office for more information. Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to receive sacramental anointing of the sick. Sacramento del Bautismo: Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bautismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Adviento. Sacramento del Matrimonio: Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la oficina para mayor información. Unción de los Enfermos: Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: We are one family in Christ with a welcoming heart called to serve.

Weekly Message

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of the Cardinal

My dear friends in Christ,

Our theme for the 2017 Diocesan Services Funds (DSF) is: Go Make Disciples! This is part of the Great Commission, given by Jesus Christ to his disciples at the end of the Gospel of Matthew. After his death and resurrection, Jesus appears to them at “the mountain to which [he] had ordered them”, and there, charges them to proclaim the good news of salvation to all the nations. They, who have been with him, were nourished by his teachings, and were witnesses to his public ministry. Now they are called to be agents of the mercies of God to others. This charge to Go Make Disciples is equally relevant for all of us today. As disciples of Christ, we are to be conduits for God’s loving mercy to others. The DSF is a vital means of responding to Christ’s invitation. It provides critical support and sustenance for over 60 Programs, which benefit many in this local Church. One important beneficiary of the DSF is Camp Kappe. Through DSF we are able to provide a path for many people to continue their growth in discipleship. At Camp Kappe they are provided with a serene atmosphere for prayer and retreat. Camp Kappe is also home to our Environmental Education School, an important learning center of opportunities for the young to care for our common home. Equally benefiting from the DSF is the Special Youth Services, through which we are able to mentor our at-risk youth and those in juvenile detention, providing them with pastoral counseling, Bible studies and catechesis. Your DSF support allows staff, seminarians, diaconate candidates and volunteers to reach out to youth who then become disciples to others. Making disciples for Christ entails inviting others to the community of God’s people. Through the Office of Vocations, another important beneficiary of DSF, we are able to accompany those seeking to follow Christ more closely as a priest or as a religious, and then go out to make disciples of others. I thank you for your gracious commitment in support of the Diocesan Services Fund. With gratitude to God for your faithful discipleship and praying God’s abundant blessings upon you, I am Your faithful Shepherd,

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

The 2017 DSF goal for St. Mary Magdalene is $165,000.00

Word of Life “For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” — Romans

8:15, NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.

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Time & Talent Ministries

WELCOME Are you new to our parish or have been coming for a while but are not yet registered? We offer you a warm welcome to St. Mary Magdalene parish. Becoming an active parishioner begins when you are counted as a parishioner. Please stop by the Welcome Ministry table in the narthex to register. You can also come by the church office during the week to register. MASS / LITURGY ART & ENVIRONMENT Jean Johnson - (281) 358-3416 June Domengeaux - (281) 852-2555 ALTAR GUILD Shirley Jones - (281) 852-0670 ALTAR SERVERS Vickie VanGordon - (832) 496-9876 Jimena Farfán (Esp.) - (832) 513-0812 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Freda Monk - (281) 852-7257 Horacio Garcia (Esp.) - (281) 808-1647 INSTITUTED ACOLYTE Ron Cecil - (281) 590-7528 MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549 Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) - (832) 405-2735 LECTORS Denise Ruffino - (281) 300-8534 Francisco Saldaña (Esp.) - (832) 875-3116 CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD Ben Bates - (281) 454-7575 Ericka Gonzalez (Esp.) - (281) 731-6050 MUSIC MINISTRY Perci Cacanindin - (281) 446-8211 Yvette Rodriguez - (281) 548-1674 DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Gilbert & Linda Alfaro - (281) 852-4573 DIVINE MERCY Terry Mares - (832) 790-0837 LEGION OF MARY Barbara Rivera (Eng.) - (281) 913-9631 Violeta Amador (Esp.) - (832) 571-6391 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Eduardo Farfán - (708) 945-2579 Sub-Coord.: German Pereira - (281) 703-2418 HEARTS AFIRE Cynthia Meneses - (832) 492-1742 1 CHURCH INITIATIVE Ron McCuen - (281) 852-4743 STEWARDSHIP Tom Kleypas - (281) 852-7937

ORGANIZATIONS KEENAGERS (60+) Barbara Walker - (281) 852-4103 YOUNG AT HEART (50+) SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508 RED HAT SOCIETY Loretta Schermock - (832) 640-9357 Jo Smith - (281) 381-9892 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6878 John Garza, Grand Knight - (832) 875-1377 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 4TH Monty Enloe - (832) 452-5760 COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Chief Counselor Tom Andrews - (713) 376-2044 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Virginia R. Eckert - (713) 823-8951 MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Julio & Cristina Romero - (832) 488-3367 FORMATION DEPARTMENT ADULT FORMATION, ADULT CONFIRMATION, BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) (281) 446-8211 CCE/FORMATION, INFANT BAPTISM Mike Smith - (281) 446-2933 ELEMENTARY FORMATION (K-5) Ginger Herrington - (281) 446-2933 YOUTH MINISTRY (6-12) Carissa Bull - (281) 446-1241 JÓVENES EN ACCIÓN POR CRISTO Ana Maria Ortega - (713) 405-0652 ACTS RETREAT COORDINATION Alex Fuentes - (832) 423-0739 Roxana Fuentes - (832) 723-8748 SCHOOL MINISTRIES SCHOOL BOARD Joshua Raab - (281) 446-8535 MINISTERIO HISPANO FORMACIÓN DE FE PARA ADULTOS, SACRAMENTOS DE CONFIRMACIÓN Y COMUNIÓN, EL PROCESO DE RICA, PATROCINADORES DE MATRIMONIO, BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS DE 0-6 AÑOS, QUINCEAÑERAS Vickie Cortez - (281) 446-2933 +

OUTREACH MINISTRIES SOCIAL SERVICES Chris Rubio - (281) 540-1907 PRISON MINISTRY Mary Hernandez - (713) 299-8493 HOSPITAL MINISTRY Margarita Rodriguez - (832) 445-6318 HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Marvin Corbitt - (281) 852-3111 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Teresa O’Brien - (919) 623-5343 ([email protected]) BLOOD DRIVE Rosa Herrera - (281) 687-5823 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Madeline Graham - (281) 446-8044 NURSING HOME MINISTRY Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Park Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home Monica Fontenot - (281) 913-5221 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Darril B. - (281) 852-4230 Wayne B. - (281) 777-9217 Florentino V. - (832) 605-1881 Susan G. - (281) 813-0575 PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY Ron & Ann McCuen - (281) 852-4743 ([email protected]) PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Jean Chebret - (281) 441-7365 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Jan Crawford - (281) 852-3508 LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA Dottie Gauthier - (337) 344-2461 HOME AGAIN MINISTRY (FURNITURE BANK/ HOUSEHOLD ITEMS) Carolyn Wise - (713) 898-6611 Lori Scherr - (281) 360-9112 Tammy Broussard - (281) 852-5114 SERENITY SENIORS MINISTRY Paulette Meeks - (281) 446-3122 OTHERS NURSERY Wanda Conley - (281) 446-8211 FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Tony Butera - (832) 279-7072 PASTORAL COUNCIL Jocelyn Waggoner - (281) 435-9208 FINANCE COUNCIL Bert Guempel - (281) 852-1549 SECURITY TEAM John Garza - (832) 875-1377 P.3

CHURCH STAFF Administration Wanda Conley, Business Manager Irma Bueno, Bookkeeper Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary Nery Lucarini, Parish Communications Coordinator Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist Estela Treviño, Receptionist Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life and Social Concerns Derek Swanson, Receptionist Faith Formation Michael Smith, Pastoral Associate for Formation Carissa Moses, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Brenda Contreras, Faith Formation Secretary Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of Elementary Formation Maintenance Jorge Acosta, Maintenance Technician Ester Castro, Housekeeper Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician Music and Liturgy Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music and Liturgy Becky Bibens, Pianist Kathy Yoo, Pianist

NURSERY STAFF Wanda Conley, Nursery Coordinator Patricia De Los Santos, Nursery Attendant Isabel Gonzalez, Nursery Attendant Alexis Mendoza, Nursery Attendant Emily Mendoza, Nursery Attendant Rachel Meza, Nursery Attendant Samantha Meza, Nursery Attendant

Stewardship Offering Offertory for January 22, 2017 - $28,328.00 Online Giving - $ 9,713.56 Total - $38,041.56 Second Collection (Social Concerns) $ 7,812.50 The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) 2016 Thank you to our 424 parishioners (families) that contributed $165,431.20 to our parish to exceed our 2016 goal of $165,000.00. These funds assist Daniel Cardinal DiNardo to serve the many ministries of our archdiocese, that otherwise would not have been funded. Thank you for your generosity. Our parish will receive half back, of what was over the goal.

Thank you for using Online Giving! If you have not yet signed up for Online Giving, please consider this option. This is a perfect tool for anyone who shops online! Visit our parish website at www.st-mm.com and select “Online Giving.” You can also download the Online Giving app by going to the App Store, Google Play, or OLGapp.com and registering with our church ID of 1814.

ST. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

530 Ferguson St. Humble, Texas 77338 Phone: (281) 446-8535 Fax: (281) 446-8527 www.smmcs.org Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

Joshua Raab, Principal Trish Duhon, Director of Admissions Tom Walsh, Athletic Director Cathy Brown, Director of Before & After School Program Carol Poston, Director of Development Angele Kukla, Special Events Coordinator Laura Valladares, Counselor Christy Keeling, Academic Coach Laura Rocha, Administrative Assistant Kelli Pitt, Bookkeeper Donna Mohrman, Nurse Sam McKinney, Secretary

BULLETIN DEADLINES ISSUE DUE BY Issue Feb. 5 - due by Jan. 30 Issue Feb. 12 - due by Feb. 6 E-mail bulletin articles or announcements to [email protected]

Super Bowl Ribs Sale The Knights of Columbus will be selling ribs on February 3rd - 5th. These will be racks of ribs averaging 3-4 pounds. They will be available for $18 starting Friday, February 3rd, from 1-5 P.M., Saturday, February 4th, from 1-7 P.M., and after Masses on Sunday, February 5th, until they are sold out. To reserve some in advance, please call Tony Butera at (832) 279-7072 or Doug Walker at (713) 8985535. These are great so you don’t have to cook on Super Bowl weekend! P.4

This Week in the Parish Sunday January 29

6:30 am - FLC Brkfst. Columbian Squires 7:30 am - CH Mass 8:00 am - EB School Open House 9:00 am - CH Mass 12:15 pm - FLC KC/Dist. Free Throw Cont. 1:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp) 3:00 pm - SPC CCE 5:00 pm - CH Mass 6:30 pm - CRS HS Youth Night

Monday January 30

8:30 am - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CH, EB, FLC Eucharistic Mtg. 7:00 pm - SPC Skit Team 7:00 pm - MGH FTCM

Tuesday January 31

8:30 am - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CH Confessions 6:00 pm - SPC CCE 6:30 pm - CR CDA Officers Mtg. 7:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp) 7:00 pm - 215, 214, 216 RCIA TM Form Mtg. 7:00 pm - MGH RCIA 7:00 pm - 101 Legion of Mary Mtg. 7:00 pm - FLC Asamblea Grupo de Oración 7:00 pm - SJH Natural Fam. Planning 7:00 pm - LIB Sac Prep (Sp)

Wednesday February 1

Thursday February 2

Friday February 3 Saturday February 4

Sunday February 5

8:30 am - CH Mass 10:00 am - SJH Taller Oración y Vida (adlt.) 5:00 pm - 211, 212, 213 RCIA Inter Night 5:00 pm - 214, 215, 216 RCIA Inter Night 6:00 pm - SPC CCE 6:00 pm - MGH KC Officers Meeting 7:00 pm - FLC Conf. 2017 7:00 pm - CP Divine Mercy Chaplet 7:00 pm - LIB Legion of Maria (Sp) 7:00 pm - SJH Marriage Prep Class “D” 7:30 pm - SMH Divine Mercy Meeting 6:00 am - K/FLC KC/BBQ 8:30 am - CH Mass 9:30 am - 215, 216 Bible Study 5:30 pm - CH Children’s Choir 6:00 pm - SMH VIRTUS Training 6:30 pm - CRS MS Youth Night 7:00 pm - 215, 216 Bible Study 7:00 pm - 207 RCIA (Sp) 7:00 pm - CH Adult Choir 7:00 pm - LIB Sac Prep (Sp) 7:30 pm - MGH Columbian Squires Mtg. 6:00 am - K/FLC KC BBQ 8:30 am - CH Mass 6:00 pm - CH Corro Abba Padre 7:00 pm - CP Holy Rosary (Sp) 7:00 pm - MGH FPMC Semestre III 6:00 am - KFLC KC BBQ 8:30 am - CH 1st Sa. Mass 8:45 am - SMH Bautismos Class (Sp) 9: 00 am - SJH ACTS (SP) Meeting 11:00 am - CH Baptisms (Eng) 1:00 pm - 214, 215, 216 Children’s Cat. Retreat 5:30 pm - CH Mass 7:00 pm - CH Mass (Sp) 6:00 am - FLC 7:30 am - CH 9:00 am - CH 11:00 am - CH 1:00 pm - CH 3:00 pm - SPC 5:00 pm - CH

KC Breakfast Mass Mass Mass Mass (Sp) CCE Mass

No Youth Night

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday

Jan. 28 5:30 pm Salome Trevino † Maria Salome Trevino † 7:00 pm Jesus Hernandez Cerda (SPI)

Sunday

Jan. 29 7:30 am Carlos Ruiz † Danny & Brian Ortega † 9:00 am Jean Johnson (SPI) SGT. Michael Rojo † 11 am Blanche Butera † Coleen Randazzo † 1:00 pm Azhalia Benavides † Fam. Ella Wright (SPI) 5:00 pm Angela Alfaro– Onxley † Lionel&Catherine Hammaock †

Monday

Jan. 30 8:30 am Aurora Flores Protomartir † Paulino Quiroz, Jr. †

Tuesday

Jan. 31 8:30 am Joe Fredrick (SPI) 7:00 pm Fam. Lisa Guaqueta (SPI)

Wednesday

Feb. 1

8:30 am Marvin & Ruth Corbitt (SPI)

Thursday

Feb. 2

8:30 am Mary B. Walker (SPI) Magdalena Aguon †

Friday

Feb. 3

8:30 am Karen Wilde †

Saturday

Feb. 4

8:30 am Edward & Robert Krohn † Souls in Purgatory 5:30 pm Larry Kraner † Jesus Hernandez Cerda (SPI) 7:00 pm Margot Cabo † Marcelito Romo †

Sunday

Feb. 5

7:30 am Javier Canales † Frances Drapela † 9:00 am Antione & Helen Carriere † Karen Ann Wilde † 11 am Joe Butera † Enya & Joanna Angeles † 1:00 pm People of STMM Irene Reyes † 5:00 pm Elia Solis (SPI)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 P. 5

Weekly Announcements Upcoming Knights of Columbus Breakfasts Thanks for your patronage of our breakfasts. All net proceeds of these breakfasts go to support many great causes in concert with Church teachings. ALL breakfasts are in the Family Life Center. Squires Breakfast - Sunday, January 29th Country Breakfast - Sunday, February 5th Thanks for your patronage! Even if you’re not eating, come by for coffee and fellowship.

Spot Light On Ministry!

Tenth Annual Prayer Quilt Retreat Saturday March 25, 2017

Want to make a difference in our Parish – and have fun doing it? Let’s talk about the Stewardship Committee! The Committee’s primary goal is to promote the sharing of time, talent and treasure in the parish community that is strong, vibrant, and growing in its many ministries and organization that contribute to furthering Christ’s mission on earth. Our Committee participates in the following activities:  Set-up and sponsor for the Fall Festival kick-off dinner  Honoring Ministry Volunteers at Mass every year  Prepare Parish Directory & Pictorial  Arrange Volunteer Appreciation dinners  Maintain Ministry Welcome Table  Share in an annual fellowship dinner with the Parish Councils & Clergy  We provide a support system for any ministry that needs assistance. Requirements for membership are that you are a baptized and practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church. At least 18 years old and member of the parish. Call Tom Kleypas for more info: 281-852-7937

9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Hall

This annual event will benefit Texas Children’s Hospital, Fisher House. Our goal is to send 125 quilts to these organizations. Please join more than 60 adult parishioners for a wonderful day of fellowship and fun. The Prayer Quilt Ministry is in need of support. These quilts are only possible through the generous donation from parishioners and various businesses and the dedication of the quilters. If you wish to contribute monetarily specifically labele your check or Sunday envelope for the PQM. Thank you for your support! To become a Quilt Sponsor or for mor e infor mation, Please contact Cindy White at 281-827-2466 or [email protected]

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND February 17 – 19, 2017 & March 24 – 27, 2017 God blesses Married Couples with gifts to sustain each other: love, tenderness, selflessness, forgiveness, passion and prayer. Rediscover those gifts in your Marriage. Marriage Encounter is offering a Valentine’s Weekend this year! Register early! Valentine’s weekend fills fast! Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org, or call (713) 482-1791. P. 6

Weekly Announcements

FORMATION TOWARDS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

Brochures are available in the brochure holders attached to the FTCM posters in the narthex of the church. Complete the registration form included in the brochure. If sponsored by St. Mary Magdalene, ask Fr. Felix or his delegate to sign the form and mail it with your portion of the payment to: Office of Evangelization and Catechesis Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021

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Weekly Announcements

MASS FOR THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK February 10, 2017 8:30 am

We will celebrate “World Day of the Sick” with Mass and anointing at 8:30 A.M. on Friday, February 10, 2017 @ 8:30 a.m. We invite you to join us this day in praying for all the sick as well as for those who take care of them. For more information, please call Perci at the parish office.

St. Blaise Day Blessing of Throats, Friday, February 3, 2017 St. Blaise, physician, bishop and martyr, The Blessing of Candles on the Feast asked God to cure a of the Presentation of the Lord, child who was choking to death on a fish Thursday, February 2, 2017 bone. The Lord heard The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, on his petition and the February 2, is also called Candlemas Day. According to Luke’s account of the Gospel, child’s life was saved. Thus, on his feast Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the day, we ask St. Blaise, the patron saint of Temple and declared him “a light for revelation healthy throats, to intercede for us as we to the Gentiles, and glory for your people ask God to heal all illnesses of the throat. Israel” (Luke 2:32). On this day, we, with The blessing of throats will take place candles in our hands, go out to meet the Lord after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, and to acclaim him with Simeon as “a light to all the nations.” The tradition of blessing the canFebruary 3, 2017. dles will take place at the beginning of the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Thursday, February 2, 2017.

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Weekly Announcements

You Are Invited To Sunday, January 29th/9:0 am to Noon

Sunday, January 29th/9:00am to Noon

AND THE WINNERS ARE…….. We are so excited to announce the winners of this year’s SMMCS Spelling Bees!

Ashley Olenkiewicz our winner in Round 27 and our Runner Up was Alex Lanz (both in 8th grade). Our Elementary Winners are Ishanna Gama 1st place winner in Round 19 And Runner Up, Luke Peterson (both in 4th grade)

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Youth Ministry News 2016- 2017 Formation Classes / CCE Registration: Formation / CCE classes will continue into week #14 on Sunday, January 29th at 3:00pm ; Tuesday, January 31st at 6:00pm ; and Wednesday, February 1st at 6:00pm in the St. Paul Center. We are still in need of a few adult catechists to replace others who can no longer teach. If you would like to share your faith with our children, please contact Mike Smith in the Formation Office at 281-446-2933.

2017 Confirmation CLASS: Our fourth Confirmation session is coming up this Wednesday, February 1st from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Family Life Center. These weekly sessions are for the high school students only (we don’t need parents or sponsors for the weekly sessions)… please note that only two absences from the Wednesday sessions are allowed! The Confirmation sessions do not take the place of CCE classes; if you are participating in CCE you must come to both! ANY parents who missed the “Parent / Sponsor Meeting” held on Friday, January 6th must contact Mike or Carissa AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. There is critical information you need to know, and it has already been three weeks! Want to receive text message reminders about the 2017 Confirmation process, please text @CONF2017 to 81010. The weekend Confirmation Retreat is scheduled for February 17 - 19, 2017 at Forest Glen in New Waverly, TX. The $175 retreat fee must be paid in full no later than Wednesday, February 1st. We will celebrate our 2017 Confirmation Mass on Saturday, April 1st with Bishop George Sheltz.

“Youth Night”: This week, the high school youth will have a big helping of “GROG” on Sunday, January 29th at 6:30pm in the Youth Room. We’ll also have a middle school version of “GROG” on Thursday, February 2nd at 6:00pm in the Youth Room. What is GROG? If you are current on all your immunization shots and don’t have a weak stomach, come and find out!! Unconfirmed reports indicate a group of renegade squirrels, living above the ceiling tiles in the Youth Room, are eating all our snacks. Perhaps this is why we still don’t have any? Please send some yummy snacks in ASAP.

Sacrament Preparation: Please note that our first Eucharist preparation session is coming up on Monday, January 30th at 6:00pm… the parent (s) and student must both attend these important classes. Any students who have not completed the Reconciliation interview should contact the Formation Office. Junior High Rally: The Junior High Rally is coming up on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 10:30am - 9:00pm at St. Simon & Jude parish in The Woodlands. Middle school students who wish to attend this event should contact Carissa for registration paperwork. The cost to attend is $45 per person (early deadline is Monday, January 30)… the price goes up to $55 per person between January 31 - February 10).

2018 Confirmation CLASS:

Any high school students (9th, 10th, or 11th grades), who are not currently participating in the 2017 Confirmation class, are invited to attend the 2018 Confirmation Orientation Meeting. Parents and students should plan to attend this important meeting, which will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 8:00pm in the Church {new date}. We will be reviewing the parish Confirmation guidelines and calendar dates, plus we will answer any questions you may have. Want to receive text message reminders about the 2018 Confirmation process — please text

@conf2018 to 81010.

Text Message Reminders: We offer text message reminders, which can be sent straight to your cellphone / mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for specific messages for our programs… 2017 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program): @17conteam { NEW! } 2017 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2017 High School Youth Ministry: @stmmHS 2018 Confirmation candidates / parents: @conf2018 Middle School Youth Ministry: @stmmJR 2016 - 2017 Sacrament Preparation (parents / students preparing for Reconciliation & Eucharist): @smmsacprep Carissa Moses, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected] Youth Office: (281) 446-1241

Mike Smith, M.A. Pastoral Associate for Formation [email protected] CCE Office: (281) 446-2933

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Children’s News and Adult Formation The first Eucharist lesson in Sac Prep is coming up next Monday, January 30! Our catechists will teach Chapter 7. If you have not completed Chapters 1 through 6 (the Reconciliation chapters), now is a good chance to do so. Children needing Reconciliation interviews should contact Mike, Ginger, or Carissa at 281-446-8211. Appearances of Our Lady: Sister Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa witnessed mysterious, brilliant rays of light emanating from the tabernacle for three days beginning on June 12, 1973. Sixteen days later, a cross-shaped wound appeared on her left hand which began to bleed profusely and was very painful. One week later, this deaf sister heard a voice coming from a three-foot tall wooden statue of Our Lady; drops of blood flowed from the statue’s right hand. The wound remained in the statue’s right hand from July 6 to September 29, and on four occasions, blood flowed from the wound. The day the statue’s wound disappeared, the head and neck of the statue began to sweat. Sr. Sasagawa received three messages from Our Lady through this statue. In 1975, the statue began to weep; over the next almost seven years, the statue wept 101 times.

Name: Our Lady of Akita Where: Akita, Japan When: June 12, 1973 - 1982 Appeared To: Sister Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa Known For: Statue shed blood, sweat, and tears; call to repentance and faithfulness in fervent prayer Feast Day: June 12 Mary has been coming to her Son’s flock to speak urgently to us of the need for prayer and conversion. Are we listening? Reaching Ginger: If you need to r each Ginger , our Coordinator of Elementary Formation, you can email her at: [email protected] or you can call her at 281-446-8211, extension 249.

Breaking Open the Word for Families Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 Seek the Lord. The prophet Zephaniah tells us that the Lord will leave as a remnant a people humble and lowly who shall take refuge in the Lord; these people shall be honest and upright. We should be those people: honest, humble, lowly, and upright. Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 God chose the foolish to shame the wise, so that none might boast. St. Paul is not inter ested in making friends, as he calls the people weak, foolish, and lowly – those who count for nothing. This is not to hurt or shame the people, but to remind us that everything we have has been given to us. Whoever boasts, then, should boast in the Lord – the giver of every good gift. Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12A Rejoice and be glad! Jesus gives us the Beatitudes. With the wisdom of God, He sounds foolish to men: “Blessed are the poor” flies in the face of the thinking that God’s blessing shows up as earthly riches. “Blessed are those who mourn” makes no sense to our earthly ears. Jesus Christ shows us the Way to the Kingdom of Heaven. We would be wise to follow the foolishness of God.

ADULT FORMATION Upcoming Events & Program Information RCIA: Continues on Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00pm. “Becoming Catholic”: An inquiry for new candidates continues on Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00pm. Children’s Catechumenate (RCIA for Children): continues on Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00pm. “Engaging the Struggles of Your Heart” Book Study: continues on Thursday, January 26th at 8:30am and 7:00pm (Education Building, Room 216). Infant Baptism in English: inquiries regarding Baptism, please contact Mike Smith (281-446-2933, or [email protected]). Marriage Preparation: inquiries regarding Marriage please contact Chris Rubio, Fr. Felix, or Fr. Tony. P. 11

Weekly Announcements

NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES A Ministry for Singles Ages 40 and Up.

The Couple to Couple League is offering Natural Family Planning Classes in North Houston

First series begins on Saturday, February 4, at 10 a.m. Classes will be hosted by Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Spring. Instructors: Kayla and Joseph Anselmi. Join us on Saturday, February 4, for 5:30 [email protected] p.m. Mass at St. Mary Magdalene in Second series begins on Saturday, February Humble. After Mass we will gather for 25, at 9 a.m. Classes will be hosted by dinner at China River, 9606 FM 1960 St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands. West in Humble. Instructors: Mike and Mary Ellen van Horn. [email protected] For more information contact: Elizabeth Schields at 281-441-2552 or Each series includes three classes spaced [email protected] one month apart. Or subscribe to us on Flocknote on the You can register online at : www.ccli.org St. Mary Magdalene website. Our next gathering will be February 1, 7 p.m. at Zach’s Cajun Café, 716 Kingwood Dr.

Young at Heart, 50+ Messina Hof Winery Tasting Saturday, February 18th On your tour at Messina Hof you will learn the history of this award-winning winery and experience a behind-thescenes look at the property as well as the wine production facilities. Following your tour you will be treated to unique tasting where your guide will take you through each category of wine: dry white, semi-dry's, dry reds, and dessert wine. You will be educated on wine techniques such as “sipping”, “swirling”, and food pairing. After your tour you will have time to visit the gift shop. The cost of the trip is $16.00 per person for your winery tour. The bus arrives: 10:30 a.m. The bus departs: 11:00 a.m. The bus returns: 7:00 p.m. The bus is limited to 36 passengers. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to join us for the Messina Hof Winery Tour, please contact Jan Crawford at 281-852-3508 or [email protected]. Deadline for reservations and payments is Tuesday, Feb. 14th. When your reservation has been confirmed, please drop off a check made payable to St. Mary Magdalene at the parish office. Place the check in an envelope clearly marked: Young at Heart, Messina Hof Winery.

VIRTUS Training The next “Protecting God’s Children” VIRTUS classes here at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church will be held on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 and Monday, February 13th, 2017 from 6 to 9 P.M. in St. Mary’s Hall. The Archdiocesan Office of Safe Environment requires that all volunteers and employees of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church attend VIRTUS Training. If you took the Protecting God’s Children class before 2010, you MUST take a Keeping the Promise Alive refresher class to maintain your VIRTUS status. If you do not complete the refresher, you CANNOT participate in anything involving minors. Please make every effort to maintain your VIRTUS status. Visit www.virtus.org for registration. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Enloe at (281) 389-1820 or e-mail Linda at [email protected]. P. 12

Mensaje del Párroco

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of the Cardinal

Mis queridos amigos en Cristo, Nuestro tema para el Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos (DSF) del 2017 es: V ayan y Formen Discípulos! Esto es parte de la Gran Comisión, dada por Jesucristo a sus discípulos al final del Evangelio de Mateo. Después de su muerte y resurrección, Jesús se aparece ante ellos en “la montaña a la cual [él] les había ordenado”, y allí, les da el cargo de proclamar las buenas nuevas de salvación a todas las naciones. Ellos, quienes han estado con él, fueron alimentados por sus enseñanzas, y fueron testigos de su ministerio público. Ahora ellos son llamados para ser agentes de las mercedes de Dios para con otros. Este cargo de Ir y Formar Discípulos es igualmente relevante para todos nosotros hoy. Como discípulos de Cristo, nosotros debemos ser conductos de la amante misericordia de Dios para con otros. El DSF es una forma vital de responder a la invitación de Cristo. Provee el apoyo crítico y mantenimiento para más de 60 Programas, que benefician a muchos en esta Iglesia local. Un importante beneficiario del DSF es el Campamento Kappe. Mediante el DSF nos es posible proporcionarle un camino a mucha gente para continuar su crecimiento como discípulos. En el Campamento Kappe se les provee con una atmósfera serena para oración y retiro. El Campamento Kappe también es el sitio de nuestra Escuela de Educación Ambiental, un importante centro de aprendizaje de oportunidades para que los jóvenes cuiden de nuestro hogar común. Beneficiándose igualmente del DSF están los Servicios Especiales Para la Juventud, a través de los cuales nos es posible guiar a nuestros jóvenes más vulnerables y a aquellos en detención juvenil, proporcionándoles asesoramiento pastoral, estudios Bíblicos y catecismo. Su apoyo al DSF permite a los empleados, seminaristas, candidatos para el diaconado y voluntarios acercarse a jóvenes que después se convierten en discípulos de otros. Formar discípulos para Cristo implica el invitar a otros a la comunidad de la gente de Dios. A través de la Oficina de Vocaciones, otro importante beneficiario del DSF, somos capaces de acompañar a aquellos que buscan seguir a Cristo más cerca como sacerdote o religioso, y entonces ir y formar discípulos de otros. Le agradezco su benévolo compromiso en apoyo del Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos. Con gratitud a Dios por su fiel discipulado y orando por abundantes bendiciones de Dios para con usted, soy Su fiel Pastor en la fe,

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Arzobispo de Galveston-Houston

El meta para DSF 2017 de St. Maria Magdalena es $165,000.00

PALABRA DE VIDA Hemos recibido “un espíritu de hijos, en virtud del cual podemos llamar Padre a Dios.” — Romanos 8:15, Los textos de la Sagrada Escritura en esta obra han sido tomados de los Leccionarios I, II y III, propiedad de la Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana, copyright © 1987, quinta edición de septiembre de 2004. Utilizados con permiso. Se reservan todos los derechos. P. 13

Anuncios de la Semana Stewardship Offering Ofrenda del 22 de enero del 2017 - $28,328.00 Ofrenda enviada por internet - $9,713.56 Total - $38,041.56 Segunda Colecta (Preocupaciones Sociales) $7,812.50 The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) 2016 Gracias a nuestros 424 feligreses (familias) que contribuyeron $165,431.20 a nuestra parroquia para exceder nuestra meta 2016 de $165,000.00. Estos fondos ayudan a Daniel Cardenal DiNardo a servir a los muchos ministerios de nuestra archidiócesis, que de otra manera no habrían si financiados. Gracias por tu generosidad. Nuestra parroquia recibirá la mitad de atrás, de lo que estaba por encima de la meta.

El Ministerio de Bienvenida tiene una mesa en el atrio de la iglesia para asistir a los visitantes y los nuevos miembros de nuestra parroquia con información acerca de la Iglesia Santa María Magdalena. La mesa se encuentra cerca de la puerta del cuarto de los niños. Vengan y pregunten cualquier pregunta que tengan; los ministros que están presentes tratarán de asistirlos lo mejor que puedan. Estamos aquí para hacerlos sentir en casa.

Clases De Ciudadanía Esta listo para convertirse en ciudadano/a Americano/a?

Te invitamos a la biblioteca: Octavia Fields 1503 S. Houston Ave. Humble, 77338

Cada Jueves a las 6:30 pm.

Talleres de Oración y Vida †Te invitamos a entrar en un trato personal, intimo y profundo con el Señor. †Encuentra el "porqué" de las cosas que han pasado en tu vida. †Adquiere fortaleza emocional, sentido de la vida y Alegría de Vivir. †Conoce las diferentes formas de orar y descubre las que más se adapten a tu estilo y situación personal. Cuando: Cada miércoles, en enero 2017 Por la Mañana: 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Por la Tarde: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Para más información favor comunicarse con: Josefina De León Tel: (832) 236-0349 ¡TE ESPERAMOS! ¡DIOS TE BENDIGA!

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Anuncios de la Semana

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La Virgen Peregrina Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe La Virgen Peregrina te invita a que les des Posada en tu casa para rezar en familia La Virgen Peregrina Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Usted y su familia recibirán muchas bendiciones a través del Santo Rosario. La familia que reza junta permanece junta. Para mas información llame a Sylvia Zavala 832-866-1520 o Esperanza Garza 281-513-9118.

Formación Para El Ministerio Cristiano Semestre III Horario Parroquia Santa María Magdalena (viernes) 527 S. Houston Ave. Humble, TX 77338 Enseñanza Moral Cristiana: 7 a las 9 pm 3 de Febrero 10 de Febrero 17 de Febrero Historia de la Iglesia I: 7 a las 9 pm 24 de Febrero 10 de Marzo 7 de Abril 21 Abril 28 Abril Todo las clases serán en el salón McGivney Hall

Celebraremos el "Día Mundial de los Enfermos" con Misa y unción a las 8:30 a.m. El viernes 10 de Febrero de 2017 a las 8:30 a.m. Te invitamos a unirte con nosotros este día en la oración por todos los enfermos, y las personas que les cuidan. Fiesta de la Candelaria y la tradición de la bendición de las velas va a ser al principio de la misa, de las 8:30 am del jueves 2 de Febrero de 2017. La fiesta de San Blas y La bendición de las gargantas va a ser después de la misa de las 8:30 am del viernes 3 de Febrero de 2017. P. 15

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Mary Magdalene Church #515133 527 S. Houston Avenue Humble, TX 77338 TELEPHONE (281) 446-8211 CONTACT PERSON Nery Lucarini SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat XI Standard Windows 7 Professional PRINTER Xerox WorkCentre 7855 PCL6 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 3:25 pm SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 29nd, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 14 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please deliver by Thursday Noon