January 21, 2018 St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056
Daily Mass Tel. [phone] | Fax [phone]
Monday-Friday
www.stmichaelchurch.net
8:15 am |12:10 pm
January 21, 2018
Saturday
8:15 am
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil
5:00 pm
Sunday
7:30 am|9:00 am*
11:00 am*
1:00 pm|6:00 pm
*Nursery Available
Reconciliation
Tuesday
6 -7 pm
Saturday
8:45-10:00 am
or by appointment
with a priest
Eucharistic
Adoration
Tuesday after
12:10 pm Mass
until 10 pm
Parish Office Hours
Mon -Thurs
8 am - 9 pm
Friday
8 am - 5 pm
After Hours
Emergency
Number for Grave
Illness or Death:
713.540.1020
Parish Contact Information
Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor Adult Faith Formation (AFF) Administrative Support
Alyssa Avila, Coordinator Lilian Ninh, CFF,YFF, Facilities and
Rev. Michael Applegate,
[email protected] Technology
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
[email protected]
Children Faith Formation (CFF) Minnie Romo, AFF, Sacramental
Maria Groff Reynolds, Director Records
In Residence
[email protected] [email protected]
Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D.,
Jasmine Webb, Database & Liturgy
[email protected]
Youth Faith Formation (YFF) [email protected]
Rev. Dominic Pistone
Mike Cleary, Director Mattia Maldonado, Weddings
Deacons [email protected] [email protected]
Deacon Robert Hesse, Ph.D., Matt Zelinsky, Asst. Director
Receptionists
[email protected] [email protected]
Amy Taylor
Deacon David Hust
Music [email protected]
[email protected]
Chris Popelka, Director of Music Celia Thomson
Deacon Thomas Newhouse
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Community Ministries
St. Michael Catholic School Facilities Management
Jennifer Gonzalez,
713.621.6847 Derek Roy, Director of Facilities
Director of Social Justice
Dr. Kathleen Cox, Principal [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] Carlos Meija, Evening Custodian
Sr. Ginny Braniff, M.A.,
Jose Moreno, Maintenance
Pastoral Associates Director of Pastoral Care Silvino Anuario, Maintenance
Justin Aquila [email protected]
Evangelization, Personnel,
Business Office
Communications and Stewardship
John Amalokwu, Parish Accountant
[email protected]
[email protected]
Liliana Olivares, Parish Bookkeeper
Ann Cashiola
[email protected]
Liturgy, Sacraments and Music
Angelica Aguilera,
[email protected]
School Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Mary Caprio Bulletin submissions are due
Monday by 9:00 a.m.
Evangelization, Finance, Facilities and
Please e-mail information to:
Natural Family Planning
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pastoral Council
[email protected]
President: Skip Redd Vice President: Lou Pelz
Members: John Barry | Will Cravens | Michael Garofalo
Matt Harris | Melissa Kidonakis | Nick Lanza | Jessica Matuszak | Bobby Northrup
Darryl Shields| Tom Scott| Amy Taylor
Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish.
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Sacramental Care
Baptism Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Infants and Children under 6 years old (RCIA)
All parents are required to participate in a Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a
baptismal preparation process prior to the non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who
baptism of each child and are strongly are interested in learning about the Catholic
encouraged to attend the classes during faith and may want to become Catholic
the second trimester of pregnancy. should contact the Office of Adult Faith
Please call the parish office, 713-403-4106 Formation, 713-403-4114.
to register for classes and to schedule
Pastoral Care & Holy Communion to the
baptisms.
Sick and Homebound
Children over 6 years old
Do you know someone who is ill, home-
Please contact the Office of Children Faith
bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living
Formation, 713-403-4122, for information on facility and in need of pastoral care? For
the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for
those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a
Children.
pastoral visit and/or those who are interested
in visiting the homebound or assisted living
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
in need of prayer should contact Sister Ginny
Please call the Office of Children Faith
Braniff, MA at 713-621-4370.
Formation, 713-403-4122, for information.
Anointing of the Sick
Confirmation
Parishioners scheduled for serious surgery
High School Students - Contact the Office of
should receive the Sacrament of the
Youth Faith Formation, 713-403-4122.
Anointing of the Sick prior to their
Adult - Contact the Office of Adult Faith
hospitalization. Please contact the parish
Formation, 713-403-4114.
office, 713-621-4370.
Marriage
Engaged couples desiring to marry in the Those in danger of death due
Church need to attend an introductory
to sickness or old age should
marriage preparation class, offered monthly,
which begins the process. Please call 713- be anointed and receive
403-4106 for information and registration.
Viaticum. Please call
713-540-1020.
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Stewardship Information
Collections January 7th 2018
5:00 pm $6,264.28
7:30 am $3,288.00
9:00 am $3,989.00
11:00 am $6,626.00
12:45 (1:00) pm $5,950.00
6:00 pm $2,515.50
Faith Direct $21,198.63
2nd Collection-St. Michael Catholic School
Collection Information was unavailable at the time of publication
2nd Collection-Parish Maintenance $3,737.50
Holy Christmas
Holy Family
Holy Day-Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God $2,685.00
Debt Reduction $889.00
Children's Collection for Shrine of the True Cross School
Mail and Drop-off $28,575.00
Grand Total: $85,717.91
Deacon’s Corner
Second Collection: FISH OR CUT…
Jesus to the fishermen, Simon and
The Second Collection is for the support of
Andrew: “Come after me and I will
pastoral work for the Church in Latin
make you fishers of men!”
America and Keep Faith.
He says this to us, as well!
For more information, please visit
www.usccb.org/nationalcollections
If you say “Yes” what will you use as
bait?
Deacon Tom
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Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week
(† - Deceased)
Sunday, January 21 7:30 am Richard Tyler Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1
† Guillermo Garcia Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
9:00 am The People of the Parish
11:00 am † Deacon Darvin Bordelon
Patti Mayberry
1:00 pm † Carol Bordelon
Gladys Eliaclin
6:00 pm Nguoi Dan Ong Tre
Monday, January 22 8:15 am Kendal Cutier 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22,
12:10 pm † Salvador Menez, Jr. 25-26; Mk 3:22-30
† Alicia Garcia
Tuesday, January 23 8:15 am Patti Mayberry 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps
12:10 pm † Maria Ines Romero 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday, January 24 8:15 am 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-
12:10 pm † David Berry 30; Mk 4:1-20
† Maria Ines Romero
† Margaret Flaherty
Thursday, January 25 8:15 am Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22;
12:10 pm Jasmine Webb & Vincent Perez Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18
Friday, January 26 8:15 am 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps
12:10 pm † David Ray 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday, January 27 8:15 am † Carol Anne Laquer 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps
5:00 pm † Dimitri Peter Pappas 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41
Sunday, January 28 7:30 am Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Toony Dt 18:15-20;
9:00 am † Anthony Quiter Ps 95:1-2, 6-9;
11:00 am The People of the Parish 1 Cor 7:32-35;
1:00 pm Michelle Nguyen Mk 1:21-28
6:00 pm
St. Michael the Archangel
Catholic Counseling for Parishioners
Are you in need of emotional healing?
Are you discouraged by your
relationships with loved ones?
Now is the time to get the help and
healing you need.
Counselors are now available. Parish Ministry Fair—This Weekend
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call
[phone], or visit after all Masses in the Parish Life Center
MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael
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Social Justice News
Christmas Party with Our Refugee Families
Several of our parishioner families came together to host a Christmas Party with our
refugee families during their English class. The room was filled with joy and
celebration. Thank you to all who adopted our Congolese families!
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Children Faith Formation
All children, grades 2nd—8th, are invited to be a part of the St. Michael Children’s
Choir. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, 4:00pm -5:00pm in Room C of the Parish Life
Center. The Children’s Choir will sing at 9:00am Mass on Feb. 4th and Mar. 4th.
There is also a possibility that the Children’s Choir might sing at one of the 1st
Eucharist Masses in April. Please contact Christopher Popelka with any questions
you may have at [email protected]

Jan. 22nd, 7:15-8:00 pm (PLC-A): Mandatory 1st Eucharist parent meeting. One
parent from each family is required to attend either one of two meetings.
1st Eucharist candidates must have received the Sacrament of Penance &
Reconciliation prior to the 1st Eucharist parent meeting. Baptism Certificates are due
at the 1st Eucharist parent meeting. (January 18th meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled)

Jan. 20th and 21st: St. Michael Ministry Fair after all Masses. The Children Faith Formation office
continues to seek interested parishioners to serve in our Children’s Liturgy of the Word, CCE and
Sacrament Preparation ministries. Please contact Maria Reynolds, [email protected], if
you feel God’s call to work with our children. Look for our table and visit with us. We would love to have
you join our Faith Formation family!

Youth Faith Formation
Who is God? How did our world come to be? Why are we, as Catholics, challenged to be pro-
Why do we exist? Why is there evil in the life? What does being pro-life in high school
world? What is the point of any of this in involve?
general?
Being "pro-life" goes beyond babies and challenges
us, even in high school, to recognize the inherent
The book of Genesis has all these answers dignity of all people and to treat all, no matter the
and more. Even though the stories of Adam, circumstance, as just that… people.
Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, and Joseph are from Join us at Awaken for our new series "We All Bleed
so long ago, they have more relevance into the The Same" as we study what the Catholic Church
life of a teen than we might think. means when She says we are pro-life from conception
until natural death. Topics will include euthanasia,
***See Parish Life Section for announcement the death penalty, abortion, immigration, refugees,
about our Glow Party on January 26th *** and the poor.
For more info visit: High School students are invited to join us
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Stmichaelchurch.net/shine beginning January 7th from 7:00-8:30pm
Adult Faith Formation
Adult Confirmation Classes
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
for baptized Catholics who received First
Eucharist but were never confirmed.
Sacrament of Confirmation Classes
begin Sunday, February 4th at 12:15pm.
Visit stmichaelchurch.net to register
or contact Mary Caprio at
[email protected]
Coming Soon
Women at Daybreak - Tuesday, January
23rd – 6:45am to 8:00am – CHRISTLIFE
- Parish Life Center Room A
Do You Believe in Miracles?– Sunday
February 18th and Monday February 19th
Parish Life Center Room A
Join us for Centering Prayer on Monday evenings!
Activity Building Room 1, 7:00-8:00pm
Do you find yourself struggling in prayer? Centering Prayer will change the way
you pray. Here you will find a quiet place to listen to the voice of God speak in
your heart– no books to study, and no videos to watch. Best of all, no experience
necessary. A trained leader will provide you with gentle guidance. Come every
week or as often as you can.
Experience Pietra Fitness® Wednesdays, 7:00pm
$10 (per class) Tiger Gym
Contact Elizabeth Hlavinka - Certified Pietra Fitness Instructor
[email protected] or visit www.pietrafitness.com
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Parish Life
Sociable Seniors
February General Meeting Information
February 6th (Monday) 1:00pm- King's Men Barbershop Quartet will entertain after our
brief general meeting. Experience the thrill of hearing 3 part harmony being sung for us,
tenor, baritone, bass and lead.
There will be refreshments and opportunities to sign-up for trips and membership renewals.
Contacts: Madeline Schmitt, 281-574-1635 or Margaret Fuller, [email protected].
Donations for the food pantry gratefully accepted at all meetings.
Upcoming Events & Trips
January 23rd (Tuesday) Guided tour of the March 20th (Tuesday) Tour of the Federal Reserve
Battleground at San Jacinto with a tour of the Bank. The Federal Reserve System is the nation’s
Monument's museum, and a documentary film about central bank. Learn how it performs a variety of
the battle. Lunch on your own at the Monument Inn. tasks to help the U.S. economy function
Bus boards at Del Monte and Sage at 8:30am and smoothly. Sign up at the January—March
leaves at 9:00am. Returns at approx. 3:30pm. meetings. Cost: Members $5.00; Nonmembers -
Cost: Members $14, Nonmembers $16. Cancellation $8.00. No refunds or add-ons after March 5th. Limit:
deadline was Friday, Jan 12th 30 people. Lunch on your own at Rudi Lechner’s
Call Jerry Ziemnicki at 713-622-9001 for more info. German Restaurant. Bus boards at Del Monte and
Sage at 8:45am and leaves at 9:15am. Returns
February 11th (Sunday) Matinee Theatre Outing in
approximately 2:30pm. Call Mary Wagenhals at 713-
Conroe. Hop on a blue and white community bus at
432-0872 for more information.
9:30am at Del Monte and Sage. Leaving at 10:00am.
Treat yourself to an early 11:00am brunch at "Texas Checks for trips or dues payable to St. Michael
Roadhouse" (2230 Interstate 45 N). We head to the Sociable Seniors. Please e-mail Margaret Fuller,
Crighton Theatre in time for the 2:00pm "Hello President, at [email protected] for further
Dolly" show. Returns around 6:00pm. Ticket Cost: information.
Members $20, Nonmembers $22. Limited
Mah Jongg Players
tickets. Deadline is January 22nd. Call Hanan Patel at
Every Wednesday, 11:30am PLC, Rm C.
832-228-1495 for more information.
For information, call Fran Dermody at 713-622-0601.
50+ Singles That Man is YOU
Thursdays PLC-A
Happy Hour - Memorial Wine Cellar
6:00am breakfast begins
Friday, January 26th 5:30pm
6:30am program begins
7951 Katy Freeway between Antoine and Chimney Rock
7:30am program concludes
Happy Hour – Berryhill Baja Grill
Week 15 - January 25, 2018 - A Greater Love
Friday, February 2nd 5:30pm
1717 Post Oak at San Felipe
The Story of Dolores Hart
Happy Hour - Vine Wine Room The Story of St. John of the Cross
Friday, February 9th 5:30pm Purgative Stage: An End to Selfishness
12420 Memorial just west of Gessner Illuminative Stage: From God’s Perspective
Unitive Stage: Foretaste of Paradise
For more information, contact:
The Holy Family and the 7 Steps of TMIY
Jo Ann Chetta 713-863-8587
[email protected] The School of the Gospel at Nazareth 9
Parish Life
The Women’s Guild invites all women of the parish to join us as we get
to know each other, share our faith, form friendships and provide service.
We welcome The St. Michael Wedding Guild as a committee under our umbrella of
service. The scheduled rehearsals, weddings, and their hostesses are as follows:
January 26/27—Martin/McKenna—Cavanaugh, Genitempo, Drew, Spiller
February 2/3—Harris/Speed—Shields, Cimo, Macey
February 9/10—Nangcas/Caguioa—Spiller, Royds
February 9/10—Bruchmiller/Schwarzbach—Roids, Marino, Russell
February 23/24—Murphy/Fichter—Shields, Rockefeller, Schroeder
Contact co-chairs Christy Lord at [email protected] for schedule changes or Barbara Lynn at
[email protected] for Wedding Guild information.
Our annual Pre-Lenten Mardi Gras Luncheon will be held Fat Tuesday, February 13th. More
information will follow. Mark your calendars for 2018 meetings/events as follows: March 6th Meeting,
April 19th Style Show, May 10th Planning Meeting.
For more information about the Women’s Guild, contact Marlene Shields at [email protected]
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
A National charitable organization of Catholic Women that supports local,
state and national charities. All ladies 16 years and older are welcome to
join our amazing sisterhood and spread the love of God throughout the
world. Our motto: Unity and Charity.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Saturday, Jan. 27th, 2018- Join us as we get on board the Knights of Columbus Bus for Life to attend the
2018 Texas Rally for Life in Austin. Many Catholic Daughters of the Americas members from all over
Texas will be in attendance. To register visit: kofc14700.org
General Meeting - Thursday, Feb 15th 2018, at 1:0 0pm Activity Center 1-Lunch will be served.
Join us as we welcome our new members and present them with their CDA Member pin.

Friday, Feb 16th 2018- We will be serving home made desserts at the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry.

General Meeting - Thursday, March 15th 2018, at 1:00pm Activity Center 1- Lunch will be served.
Contact: Glenda Bautista, 713-882-9617 or [email protected] or visit www.catholicdaughter.org
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