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Welcome to Sts. Martha, Mary & Lazarus, Friends of Jesus

Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Chester L. Borski, S.T.L. Senior Priest: Rev. Nick Pasadilla Parochial Vicar: Rev. Alfonso Tran Deacons: Mr. Jon Barfield, Mr. Tony Cardella, Mr. Ed Kleinguetl, Mr. Bob MacFarlane, Mr. Al O’Brien, Mr. Guy T. Puglia, Mr. John Schuster, and Mr. Alfredo Soto

Baptized into Christ Jesus, we worship as one and reach out to all. Parish Office hours:

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Friday

Liturgy & Sacraments Weekend Masses First Saturday (Pro-Life Mass): .... ....................................... 10:00 AM Saturday Vigil: .................. 5:30 PM Sunday: ......... 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM En Español ....................... 1:00 PM Life Teen: .......................... 5:30 PM

Nursery at 9:00, 11:00 & 5:30 Life Teen

Weekday Masses Monday: .......................... 8:30 AM Tuesday: .......... 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday: ... 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Thursday: ......... 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Friday: ............................. 8:30 AM

Sacrament of Penance Tuesday: Church ..................... 6:30 -7:00 PM Saturday: Church .................. 10:30-11:45 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 en-ter the hospital, or if someone is close to death.

Baptism Classes: Last Sunday of the month,

call the Parish Office to regis-ter

Ceremony: First Sunday of the month

Marriage Preparation at least six months before the wedding. Register to attend an information meeting by calling 281-358-6637.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the community of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus, Friends of Jesus Catholic Parish, are committed to our baptismal covenant with Jesus Christ. This covenant is manifested in our worship, evangelization, education, stewardship, service and our commit-ment to live as a community of faith. We center our parish life on Christ, Scripture and the celebration of the Sacraments in joyous worship and prayerful reflection of His love and mercy. We come together as a community of faith, in a spirit of hospitality and loving care, to serve one another in times of need and to share in the joys and struggles of everyday life in Christ. We provide all mem-bers of our diverse community the opportunity for spiritual growth through faith formation and the sharing of the richness of our Cath-olic tradition. We, as stewards of God’s gifts, share generously of our time, talent and treasure within our community and extend that care to others in fulfilling the mission of the Church in the world.

4301 Woodridge Parkway, Porter, TX 77365 281-358-6637 • fax 281-358-7973 • www.stmartha.com

MASS INTENTIONS

† PLEASE REMEMBER THE RECENTLY DECEASED AND THEIR FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS †

Charles F. Fish (brother of George Fish) Catharine Stryjak Catherine Cook (mother of Donna Rueby) Tomasita Lambert Dorthy Rodine (Mother of Chuck Rodine) Georgina Sancho Avila

Fri./Aug. 22 8:30 am †Mima Bella Sat./Aug. 23 5:30 pm †James McIver Sun./Aug. 24 7:00 am †Mary Gallichio

9:00 am †Clotilde Inez Pinedo 11:00 am †Teresa Parissi 1:00 pm †Jorge Muller

5:30 pm †Casey Hughes

2014 Stewardship Renewal “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." ~ 1 Peter 4:10

Stewardship is not something new, but it does require constant renewal. Each year we pause as a parish to con-sider how we are doing on our stewardship journeys -- both as individuals, and collectively as a parish. This month, every registered family of St. Martha will receive a Stewardship Renewal Package in the mail. Enclosed

in your Stewardship packet is a Stewardship Covenant. Our covenant this year goes beyond the doors of the church. It is a way of life that can be lived out each day in many ways. Please take some time to prayerfully reflect about the ways you have been blessed and complete your Stewardship Covenant with God. Please keep this covenant close by over the next year to help you remember the commitment made between you and God. Additional copies are available in the parish office, on the parish website and in the Narthex (on the ministry cart). This year’s Renewal also consists of three different weekends designed to learn more about parish ministries. You will have an opportunity to meet with ministry representatives to ask questions and sign up. Please join us in the Narthex after each Mass on the following weekends:

August 23 & 24: Faith Formation and Liturgy Ministries September 27 & 28: Community Life Ministries

October 25 & 26: Outreach, School, & Administration Ministries (For a complete listing of St. Martha ministries please see the last page of the bulletin under

Stewardship—Time, Talent and Treasure)

Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers: Christine Womack, Jessica Garrison, Joe Moore, Vonda Wetherold, Hugh Evans, Brandi Wilborn, Joe Aloisio, James Ledet, Carmen Salsa, JoAnne Beck, Adri-ana Oblemenco, Bill Barineau, Fernando Orozco, Penny Gaido, Larry Austin, Kate Leber, Frances McMahon, Leonard Wood, Hubert Owens, Alexandra Vaca, Anthony Morado, Lynette Smith, Susan Thom, John and Mary Chovan, Brett Siebeneich, Betty “Elizabeth” Hale, Gloria Galgano, Tammy Reece, Vi-ola Schippa, John Lyke, Theron Chauvin, Joe Toennis, Robert (Bob) Wether-old, John Castagna, Rina Flores, Tom Starkey, Joan Evans, Grant McTaggart, Patrick Giordano, Wonda Waldron, Michael Kelly, Neely Grimm, Jeffrey Wooten, Robert Alvarado, Robert (Bob) Everlanka, Allen Polka, Bill Gaw-likowski, Concha Salazar de Russi, Daniel F. Carvajal, Victor P. Carvajal, Oscar Velasco, Lera Cordova, Carlos Mills, Rodney Gullo, Michael Peno, Robert Fulmer, Marcia Scaca, James Bradshaw, David Smith, Madeline Mar-ley, Larry Hattersley, David Wood, Efrain Cubillos Sarmiento, Maria Saenze, Catherine Sedlak, Judy Arnold, Nicolas Zumo, Suzanne Deubner, Carol Par-ish, John Wildman, Jolene Aloisio, Alice Able, Pat Grant, Kevin Wooten, Chester Nimtz, Samuel Wakim, Joseph Halaby, Jude Miller, Gil Price, Tiare Tamura, Janie Alvarado, Dwayne Collins, Alice O’Malley, Vi Henry, Linda Kraus, Richard Schmerber, Catherine Sprabary & Family, Margaret Williams, Bernard McCann, Kathy Unger, Veronica Alanis, Jim & Rhonda Rutt, Waldon Landry, Angie Stanczak, Bohumil Greif, Ada Greif, Barbara Taverite, Shan-non McAlister, Laura Hoffman, Josie Perez, M. Edward Baasen 

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Thus says the LORD: “Stand firm in justice; do what is right” (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading — The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). Gospel — Recognizing the Canaanite wom-an’s great faith, Jesus told her, “It shall be done as you wish” (Matthew 15:21-28). 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt

19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30,

35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-

16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19;

Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34

-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt

23:1-12 Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8;

Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 SAINTS AND SPECIAL

OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary

Time Tuesday: St. John Eudes Wednesday: St. Bernard Thursday: St. Pius X Friday: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin

Mary Saturday: St. Rose of Lima; Blessed Virgin

Mary CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS Please join the Holden Family

in prayer this week as they host the Chalice and pray for Vocations. Interested? Please

contact Albert Holden at 713-292-6066 or by e-mail at aaholden@embarqmail.com

to schedule a week.

Mon./Aug. 18 8:30 am †George Spar tz

Tues./Aug. 19 8:30 am †St. Reparata 7:00 pm †Anthony & Theresa Priesol

Wed./Aug. 20 8:30 am †Pedro Molinyawe, J r . 10:00 am †Edward F. Keelen

Thurs./Aug. 21 6:30 am Maria Corazon LaRosa 8:30 am †Helena McElhinney

From the Pastor

To the parish family of St. Martha, The Scripture readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time speak of the mission given to the Church that we welcome all to the “house of God.” The first reading from the Prophet Isaiah re-

veals God’s desire that “all nations” embrace the gift of salvation: “All who keep the Sabbath …. and hold to my covenant; them I will bring to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer.” This biblical theme is reflected in the “welcome mosaic” which is above the main entrance to our church: the Lord Jesus welcoming all people to God’s house. When the planning committee was considering this mosaic, the mem-bers wanted to convey several important ideas in this beautiful piece of art. They wanted to connect this im-portant teaching of the Bible to our mission of hospitality as a parish faith community. The name of our par-ish is “Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, the Friends of Jesus” and there has been a tradition since our founding that we learn to live as friends of Jesus and reach out to others and make them feel welcome. In addition, the deepest longings of each human person is the gift of eternal salvation offered to us by the Lord Jesus. As is described in our church brochure recalling the dedication of our new church, “The welcome mo-saic is just that, an invitation from Jesus, eager for us to come together as one, as He gives us the gift of Himself.”

The Gospel text continues this theme and teaches an important lesson about our mission of hospitality. Matthew tells the story of a woman who asks Jesus for the healing of her tormented daughter. The woman is a Canaanite, a member of the people that Israel had conquered when they took possession of the Prom-ised Land. At the time of Christ (and much like Israel today) there existed blatant hostility on the part of Je-sus’ contemporaries towards the Canaanites. The early Church would struggle mightily to deal with such tensions when the disciples were sent to preach the Gospel “to all nations” and not simply to their fellow Jews. Thus, it seems that the evangelist Matthew includes this strange encounter to indicate that even Je-sus came to see that this Canaanite woman also deserved loving acceptance as a child of God. At the heart of this Gospel teaching is the need for the Church to be truly catholic in her proclamation of the Good News and in the way the Church lives out this message in its missionary outreach. Sadly such tensions continue to exist in our world and at times even in our faith communities. We are all in need of being puri-fied by the grace of God. There is a great deal of “missionary work” still to be done in our time. To be missionary means to find those places or situations where Christ is not known or accept-ed fully and to bring the presence of Jesus there. Such missionary work is not accomplished simply by preaching or teaching about Christianity. Rather it is done by being Christian in our ordinary lives and by reaching out to all.

Fr. Chester Borski

Please note: During the school year, the 8:30 a.m. School Mass takes place at the Woodland Hills campus. The first School Mass for the 2014-2015 school year is Wednesday, August 27.

A St. Martha Town Hall Forum

2014 Parish Survey Results

Review and Discussion September 3, at 7 p.m.

Family Life Center on the Faith Formation Campus

More information to follow in coming weeks

Save the Date* Save the Date* Save the Date

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE

NEXT WEEKEND Next weekend, August 23 & 24, we will be collecting donations of non-perishable

food and personal care items. Dona-tions will benefit St. John of the Cross Food Pantry in New Caney. Thank you for your continued generosity by con-tributing non-perishable grocery items to help those in need. (Please place your Food Donation in the Rotunda before Mass. There will be a sign in the Narthex directing everyone to the Rotunda and a sign in the Rotunda showing where to place the food.)

Adult Organizations and Opportunities

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Tuesday Morning: Breakfast & Bible Study, 9:15 – 10:30 am – Faith Formation Center, Room 2. Reading, studying & sharing on the Sunday Scriptures led by Carla Lewton. All are welcome. August dates: 19 & 26.

St. Martha Adult Faith Formation Website: www.stmartha.com. Recordings of previous adult classes, handouts, PowerPoints,

upcoming events, schedules, important links, music, and more…check it out!

Adult Faith Formation videos available for viewing on You Tube. Click the You Tube icon on the website

home page to view . LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Up To The Minute AFF

Information. Click the Facebook icon on the website home page and join.

NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES

Summertime=BBQ! Come join NORTH-EAST CATHOLIC SINGLES, A MINIS-TRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40+, on Wednesday, August 20 to talk/eat/drink at 7:00 P.M. at Tin Roof BBQ, 18918 Town

Center Blvd. in Atascocita area. For more info about the group, contact Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or peggybmom4@gmail.com) or Elizabeth Schields (281-441-2552 or elizabeths2@peoplepc.com) or subscribe to us on Flocknote at St. Martha’s or St. Mary Magdalene’s website.

FAMILIA Mothers of Young Children - Want an opportunity to grow in solid friendships with other moms, explore who you are as a woman, wife and mother in the light of your faith and learn practical tools that can be applied right away? Our Motherhood Series begins with "Called to Authentic Feminism" based on Saint John Paul II's writ-ings on the dignity of women. Morning and evening teams are forming now! The morn-ing team will meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 9:30 -11 AM in the FLC. Babysitting is provided for the morning team. $32 / workbook. Contact: Amy Jamieson at jamiesonamy23@gmail.com. Husbands and Fathers - Experience friendship with other Catholic men as you focus on Fathers and Christian Marriage. Learn how you can live your vocation more deeply as a husband and father. Open to men of all ages, our men's team will meet twice monthly. $30 / workbook. Contact John Ehlig at 832-978-2481 or jjehlig@gmail.com. Familia is sponsored by Cana Family Institute.

Mark your calendars! The next women’s ACTS retreat is October 16-19.

Sign up for the retreat will be Sunday, September 7 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the entrance of the Church.

Questions? Contact Francine Puglia at franp@stmartha.com or call 281-300-8433. “Give the Lord glory and honor” Psalm 96

Men’s ACTS Retreat- September 11-14, 2014 Registration for the September Men’s (English) ACTS Retreat has begun. The ACTS re-treat is a 3 day/3 night retreat that allows the Holy Spirit to speak to you in the template of Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Registration is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis, and must include a non-refundable deposit of $50. The cost of the retreat

is $190, but don’t let financial considerations prevent you from attending the retreat. Please prayerfully consider attending this exciting retreat!! If you have any questions, you can contact the retreat direc-tor, George Henderson, at 713-376-7653 or george@texasdreamteam.com.

PROJECT RACHEL Project Rachel is the confidential and compas-sionate outreach to women who have had an

abortion or been involved in an abortion. Its purpose is to foster reconciliation and healing between the parent and Christ, His Church, the child, and all other significant rela-tionships. Questions? Contact Bonnie Develle, L.P.C., 281-812-8641, 713-435-9215, or bdevelle@comcast.net.

For Survivors of Abuse Maria Goretti Network (MGN)

A peer to peer self help support group for women and men focusing on healing and forgiveness. For infor-

mation on monthly meetings e-mail: stmarthamgn@gmail.com or call (281) 360-4045.

The 3rd of 4 PARISH BLOOD DRIVES for 2014 is scheduled for today, August 17, from 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM at the Activity Center. Walk-ins are always welcome.

The Knights of Columbus want to thank St. Martha parish for generously

giving the gift of life.

Volunteers needed for Martha’s Gardeners!!!

If you are interested, please e-mail Wayne Theis at wayne.theis@suddenlink.net

An invitation to You, a family member, friend or neighbor What is Catholics Returning Home? Catholics Returning Home is a program that invites non-practicing Catholics, of any age, to return home to the Catholic Church and resume active practice of their faith. If

you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while, this invitation is for YOU! Please join us for infor-mal listening/discussion sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by former non-practicing Catholics.

No matter how long you have been away and no matter what the reason, we invite you to consider renewing your rela-tionship with the Church and the community at St. Martha’s. Big welcome mat out for all of you! Next session starts on Sept. 9 – Oct. 15, 2014, Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Woodland Hills campus, Room 3. We would love to meet you there!

If you would like more information or to be a participant of one of the sessions, please contact Carla Lewton at carlal@stmartha.com * Babysitting is available upon request. *All that choose to participate in this program do so in confidence with the CRH Team and other fellow participants.

“Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome

Examine and enter into the priestly ministry of Jesus and consider your role in the kingdom of God today as we journey through this study of the Book of Hebrews. Little Rock’s Scripture Study combines personal Bible reading and study, small-group faith sharing, lecture and prayer in an informal setting. Come join us and learn to make the real connection between your faith and your everyday life.

Questions? Contact Carla Lewton at 281-713-8968 or e-mail carlal@stmartha.com

Adult Organizations and Opportunities

Title of Study: HEBREWS

Number of sessions: 7

Day, Time and Place: Monday mornings starting September 22, 2014, 9:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center Fee: $15 to be paid at first session 

Babysitting available

Registration: Please call Edith Boschian at 281-358-7603 OR e-mail edithkb@kingwoodcable.net

Adult Organizations and Opportunities

Communion to the Sick: If you or a loved one are in Kingwood Hospi-tal, and would like a Communion Minister to

visit, call the church office at 281-358-6637 to let us know. Hospital regulations require us to have the patient’s name

and room number before we send someone.

VIRTUS WORKSHOP A VIRTUS workshop will be offered at St. Martha on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. the Family Life Center. No late admittance after 6:30 p.m. Please plan to arrive by 6:00 to get paperwork.

You must bring a current driver’s license, ID or passport to the session with your name and date of birth to match your pre-registration on VIRTUS. You must attend a VIRTUS workshop to volunteer or work with children and youth in the parish, school, or any church related organization. Please register for the workshop at www.archgh.org. Select the Safe Environ-ment icon on the bottom of the screen. Then select Register & Attend a “Protecting God’s Children Work-shop” to view a listing of sessions by date and to regis-ter for a session. This class is for adults 18 and older.

VIRTUS KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE WORKSHOP (Refresher Course)

A VIRTUS Keeping the Promise Alive workshop will be offered at St. Martha on Saturday, September 6th, at 9 a.m. in the Activity Center (Woodland Hills Campus). Please plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get paperwork. You must bring a current driver’s li-cense, I.D. or passport to the session with your name and date of birth to match your pre-registration on VIRTUS. This is a refresher course and is for adults 18 and older. Please register for the workshop at www.virtus.org. Then select Registration and view a listing of sessions by date. Please do NOT create a new account. If you cannot remember your original account login, please e-mail Angela Whitley at angelaw@stmartha.com for account information.

Monica's Hope: Prayerful Support for Parents of Troubled Children

Due to Labor Day, we will meet the 2nd Monday. Don't suffer in silence and solitude. Within our Catholic Community there are many with seriously troubled chil-dren of all ages. Problems like addiction, criminality, and mental disorder. Our experience is that sharing the burden lightens the load. And in the example of St. Monica you can pray for your child and you can find peace. The next meeting will be September 8, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 1 (Library) Questions? Call Paul and Marcia Aegerter at 281-812-1288 or e-mail marciaaeg@aol.com

We're BAAAAAACK with a NEW NAME - The Senior Citizen Luncheon has a new and improved name - we are now known as the

"Young at Heart Luncheon". This is a get together of those 55+ who

meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month for fellowship, bingo and lunch. Our first meeting for the Fall will be on Wednesday, Sep-

tember 10th at St. Martha's Family Life Center. Bingo begins at 11 am, followed by

lunch and fellowship that ends at 2 pm. If you are new to our community, try us out. If

you've been before, we welcome you back. Bring a friend and join the fun! If transportation is

needed, contact Minnie Romo at minerva.romo@gmail.com or Domenica Seitz at 713-899-1016. If you have any questions, please

call Nancy Landvogt at 281-358-6637 x 202, e-mail nancyl@stmartha.com or Nancy

Karpinksi, 713-594-4430.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!! There will be a mee ng for all Seniors on

Tuesday, August 19 at 6 p.m. in the Parlor Room at the new church. We want to make your senior year one you will never forget, so please be sure

to join us! We will also be taking our St. Martha Senior Picture at this me.

Laura Zeoli: lauraz@stmartha.com

(281) 358-1959 ext. 252

Youth Events / Parenting

St. Martha School Scoops

St. Martha Catholic School is a fully ac-credited school for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our curriculum builds strong aca-demic skills, Catholic values and moral character in a safe, secure, and caring environment. Our students at-tend weekly Mass and celebrate reconciliation during the school day throughout the school year. We are blessed to have the involvement of our parish priests in many of our school activities. We offer the sports of soccer, basketball, baseball, track, volleyball and girls’ softball. We also support a drama club, a band program, Rosary Guild, Student Council, BETA Club and other student ac-tivities. Visit our school website at www.stmarthacs.org for more information or contact Registrar Jan Rodine at

281-358-5523 for a tour.

The Mission of St. Martha Catholic School is to provide a quality education sharing in the total

Catholic formation of each person by developing mind, heart and spirit.

Youth Events / Parenting

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year pro-cess that traditionally begins freshman year but is

open to all high school students.

¤ FIRST YEAR – DISCIPLESHIP All freshman (9th grade students) and any first year

candidates must attend the mandatory Student and Parent Orientation Meeting on Wednesday, August 20th

at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center (FLC)

¤ SECOND YEAR - APOSTLESHIP Candidates that have fulfilled the responsibilities of the

first year should have received a letter sent out on May 1st

detailing the process for registration for this upcoming year. If you did not receive this letter then please visit the

parish website for more information.

Derek Gallardo at derekg@stmartha.com or 281.713.8915

CCE & LIFETEEN Register for CCE & Lifeteen in the

Faith Formation Office during regular office hours

Or After all English Masses the weekend of August 23 & 24

Faith Formation enrollment includes about 2,000

students! Parents & Parishioners are encouraged to consider sharing

Our Faith with the children of St. Martha! If you are interested

in joining the team of Catechists, sign up during

Registration or Email: Pattyjost@stmartha.com

with the time & grade you are interested in!

Cub Scout Registration & Orientation Tuesday, August 26, 2014

5:30 to 7:00 pm (open house) Youth Center, Woodland Hills Campus

Sign up for Cub Scouts and then meet & greet the den leaders! Pack 1727 is open to all boys who are members of the parish and will be en-tering 1st through 5th grade.

ALTAR SERVER RECERTIFICATION AND NEW TRAINING

Current Altar Servers: Mark your calen-dar for Saturday, August 23rd, from 9 am to Noon in the Church for recertifi-cation. There will be a half hour of Ex-

position of the Blessed Sacrament and Benedic-tion and a pizza lunch. New Servers: Anyone in 6th Grade to 12th Grade who would like to be an Altar Server should come to the Church on Saturday, August 23rd, at 9 am to register and be trained, joining the current Servers who will be recertified. For more information, please call Gayle Hog-wood at 281-713-8959 or e-mail: gayleh@ stmartha.com.

This and That

Please pray for our active military as seen on the wreath in the Narthex. To add a loved one call: Carole Parslow 832-689-5824 or e-mail carolep8359@gmail.com.

You are cordially Invited to Serra Club Northeast of Houston’s First Monthly Meeting

Serra Club Northeast of Houston is a newly Chartered Club in our area. Serra’s mission is to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Membership is open to all Catholics. Monsignor Borski, our Club’s Chaplain, will open the meeting in prayer.

Join Us for Dinner, Drinks and Program on Monday, August 25, 2014

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Italiano’s Restaurant 217 FM 1960 at Bypass Road East in Humble, Texas

Our guest speaker this month will be Father Felix Osasona MSP from St. Mary Magdalene in Humble. Father Felix will tell us how his religious community in Nigeria came to serve in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

and how he and his brother priests plan to offer pastoral ministry in the area. The cost will be $15.00 per person

RSVP: Please call Ted Wandstrat, (281) 359-4594, or email Diddy Muck: muck@kingwoodcable.net

Taller de VIRTUS “Manteniendo la Promesa Viva” en español: Este taller es solamente para los que ya han tomado el primer cur-so de VIRTUS “Protegiendo los Niños de Dios” y han pasado cin-co años desde que lo tomo. El curso será en la antigua sede de Santa Martha el miércoles, 3 de septiembre A las 6:30 p.m. en el Salón 2 3702 Woodland Hills Dr. Kingwood, TX 77339 Favor de inscribirse en www.virtus.org. Si acaso se le olvido la contraseña o clave de acceso favor de escribir a Angela Whitley al angelaw@stmartha.com para información sobre su cuenta. Favor de no abrir una cuenta nueva. Debido al contenido, material y cambios en el procedimiento de inscripción, no se olvide que tiene que traer una identificación con foto vigente en donde tenga su datos igual a los que están en su preinscripción de VIRTUS. Usted deberá llegar 30 minutos antes. No se permitirá llegar tarde. Si llega tarde, tendrá que vol-ver a inscribirse para otra fecha. No se permiten menores de edad en el taller. ¡No hay excepciones!

Ministerio Hispano

Ministerio de la Cárcel Estamos necesitando voluntarios para asistir al Houston Processing Center. En este centro están detenidos las persona detenidas por ICE. Estos hermanos y her-manas necesitan de que alguien les lleve el mensaje de esperanza que nos da el Evangelio. Nos urgen cinco vol-untarios varones que puedan asistir Miércoles o Jueves de 7-9 p.m. Por favor comunícate con Jaime Gomez 281-973-1857

50th Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass celebration

The 2014 Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass honor-ing couples celebrating their Golden (50th) Anniver-sary of marriage in the Catholic Church will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3 pm. Whether or not a couple attends the ceremony, they are eligible to receive a special recognition. Couples wishing to participate are asked to register online by visiting http://archgh.cvent.com/50weddinganniversary. Please fill out all the information requested and make sure that the name of each couple is typed exactly as they wish them to appear on their recognition. Deadline for reg-istration is September 29 at midnight. Registration will not be processed if the information about the Catholic Wedding cannot be verified and/or if the fee of $25 dollars per couple is not received before September 29. Each couple will be able to bring a maximum of 6 family members or friends to the Mass.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Both regular adorers and substitutes are needed at this time. Even if you do not have a regular hour, please feel free to visit our Blessed Lord at any time know-ing that He is always waiting for us with joyful antici-pation. Second adorers are needed for the following hours: Sunday: 1-2 AM, 2-3 AM, Noon-1 PM, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM. Monday: 1-2 AM. Tuesday: 2-3 AM, 1-2 PM, 11 PM-Midnight. Wednesday: 11 PM-Midnight. Thursday: 1-2 AM. Friday: 1-2 AM, 6-7 PM, 7-8 PM. Saturday: 1-2 AM, 9-10 AM, Noon-1 PM, 2-3 PM. If you are interested in participating in this ministry or would like more information, please contact Robyn Laumbach at either 281-360-7897 or robynbfly@ embarqmail.com. If you need a substitute, please call one of our division leaders: Robyn Laumbach at 281-360-7897 for Midnight-6 AM, Karen Ehlig at 281-361-7127 for 6 AM-Noon, Annunciata Hopkins at 281-360-1258 for Noon-6 PM, and Beth Beckham at 281-435-1439 for 6 PM-Midnight.

Ministerios Hispanos que ofrece la Comunidad de la Iglesia de

Santa Martha en Kingwood, Tx: 1. Grupo de Formación y Evangelización 2. Monaguillos 3. Legión de María 4. Coro Hispano 5. RICA 6. Convalidación de Matrimonios 7. Proyecto Raquel 8. Ministerio de Eventos 9. Ujieres (Hospitalidad) 10. Catequesis de Niños y Adultos 11. Ministerio de la Cárcel 12. Ministerio de Trabajo 13. Ministerio de Town Hall

Todos estos ministerios están aprobados por la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston por Msgr. Borski y el Diacono Alfredo Soto. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y quiere saber más sobre algun Ministerio Hispano favor de llamar a Ana Luisa Rodriguez al 281-358-1959 x 269.

Ministerio Hispano

Para la familia de la parroquia de Santa Marta, Las lecturas bíblicas para el domingo 20 del tiempo ordi-nario hablan de la misión confiada a la Iglesia de dar la

bienvenida a todos a la "casa de Dios." La primera lectura del profeta Isaías revela el deseo de Dios de que "todas las naciones" abrazar el don de la salvación: "Todos los que guarden el dia des-canso.... y mantengan mi pacto; yo os llevaré a mi santo monte, y disfrutaran en mi casa de oración”. Este tema bíblico se refleja en el "mosaico de bienvenida", que está encima de la entrada princi-pal de la iglesia: el Señor Jesús da la bienvenida a todas las per-sonas a la casa de Dios. Cuando el comité de planificación estaba considerando este mosaico, los miembros querían transmitir va-rias ideas importantes en esta hermosa pieza de arte. Querían conectar esta importante enseñanza de la Biblia a nuestra misión de la hospitalidad como una comunidad parroquial fe. El nombre de nuestra parroquia es "Santa Marta, María y Lázaro, los Ami-gos de Jesús" y ha habido una tradición desde nuestra fundación que aprendamos a vivir como amigos de Jesús y llegar a los de-más y hacer que se sientan bienvenidos. Además, los anhelos más profundos de cada persona es el don de la salvación eterna que nos ofrece el Señor Jesús. Como se describe en el folleto de la iglesia recordando la dedicación de la nueva iglesia, "El mo-saico de bienvenida es sólo eso, una invitación de Jesús, ansiosos de que nos unamos como uno, como Él nos da el don de sí mis-mo." El texto evangélico sigue esta línea y enseña una lección impor-tante acerca de nuestra misión de hospitalidad. Mateo cuenta la historia de una mujer que le pide a Jesús por la curación de su hija atormentada. La mujer es una cananea, miembro del pueblo que Israel había conquistado cuando tomaron posesión de la Tie-rra Prometida. En el tiempo de Cristo (y al igual que Israel hoy) existía hostilidad flagrante por parte de los contemporáneos de Jesús hacia los cananeos. La Iglesia primitiva lucha con fuerza para hacerle frente a estas tensiones cuando se enviaron los discí-pulos a predicar el Evangelio "a todas las naciones", y no simple-mente a sus compañeros los Judíos. Por lo tanto, parece que el evangelista Mateo incluye este extraño encuentro para indicar que incluso Jesús vino a ver que esta mujer cananea también me-recía la aceptación amorosa como una hija de Dios. En el cora-zón de esta enseñanza del Evangelio se ve la necesidad de que la Iglesia sea verdaderamente católica en su proclamación de la Buena Nueva y en la forma en que la Iglesia vive este mensaje en su proyección misionera. Lamentablemente esas tensiones siguen existiendo en nuestro mundo y, a veces incluso en nues-tras comunidades de fe. Todos tenemos la necesidad de ser puri-ficada por la gracia de Dios. Hay una gran cantidad de "trabajo misionero" que queda por hacer en nuestro tiempo. Ser misionero significa encontrar esos lugares o situaciones donde Cristo no es conocido o aceptado plenamente y enseñar la presencia de Jesús allí. Este tipo de trabajo misionero no se logra simple-mente con la predicación o la enseñanza sobre el cris-tianismo. Más bien se hace por ser cristiano en nuestra vida cotidiana y por llegar a todos.

Fr. Chester Borski

Las Misa de Celebración de Aniversario en honor a las parejas que celebran sus bodas de Oro (50th) y que contrajeron matrimonio por la Iglesia Católica en 1964; se llevará a cabo el día domingo 26 de Octubre en la Co-Catedral del Sagrado Co-razón a las 3:00 de la tarde. Todas las parejas inscritas de antemano y que asistan, o no, a la cer-emonia, recibirán un reconocimiento especial fir-mado por su Eminencia Daniel Cardenal DiNardo. La pareja que desee participar en esta ceremonia, deberá inscribirse electrónicamente en el siguiente sitio del internet:

http://archgh.cvent.com/50weddinganniversary Por favor no deje ningún espacio en blanco en la forma de inscripción e igualmente asegúrese de escribir el nombre de la pareja de la forma como quiere que aparezcan en las publicaciones impre-sas. La fecha límite para inscribirse es el 29 de septiembre hasta la media noche. Después de ter-minado el plazo de inscripción, la Oficina del Min-isterio de Vida Familiar de la Arquidiócesis no recibirá ninguna inscripción adicional. Ninguna inscripción se confirmará si no se puede verificar la información de la boda católica y/o si no se rec-ibe el valor de la inscripción de $25 dólares por pareja antes del 29 de septiembre. Podrá asistir con 6 familiares o amigos, máximo.

Bautizos: Se cancelan los Bautizos para el mes de Agosto. Las clases y los Bautizos resumen en el

mes de septiembre. Para más información, favor de llamar a la Sra. Luisa Montiel al 713-492-4066 o

por email al: bautizos@stmartha.co.

Ministerio Legión de María Están cordialmente invitados todos los viernes a las 7:00 PM en el salón 2 de las instalaciones de Wood-

land Hills Dr. Mayores informes con la Sra. Veronica Reyes (281.728.9843) o por email:

legiondemaria@stmartha.co

Ministerio Hispano

Proyecto Gabriel ¿Está embarazada? ¿Necesita ayuda emocional, económica o espiritual o durante su embarazo? No importa su

edad! Para más información favor de llamar a 713-225-5826

Convalidación de Matrimonios: ¿Te falta el Sacramento de Matri-monio? ¿Necesitas ayuda emocio-nal o espiritual en tu Matrimonio?

Para más información llama al Sr. Rubén o Sra. Janett Manosalva al 281-706-5068 o puedes

comunicarte por email: matrimonios@stmartha.co

RICA No estás bautizado, no haz hecho tu primera comunión o no está confirmado!!!! Piensas que como no lo hiciste de niño es muy difícil recibirlos como adulto?

Conoces a alguien que no tiene todos sus sacramentos? No es dificil. Nosotros te ayudamos en el proceso. Pero tu tienes que dar el primer paso. Comunícate con Jaime

Gomez 281-973-1857 o escribe a sacramentos@stmartha.co. hoy mismo!!!!!

Catecismo: Las inscr ipciones del Catecismo 2014-2015 comenzaran a partir del 4 de agosto de

9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. en la Oficina del Catecismo localizado en

3702 Woodland Hills Dr. Kingwood, TX 77339

Monaguillos: Si su niño/a está interesa-do a servir de Monaguillo, Favor de llamar al Sr. Pastora al 832-514-5741 o por email

al: monaguillos@stmartha.co.

Cáliz de Vocaciones: Está interesado de tener el Cáliz de Vocaciones en su hogar, Para más información favor de lla-mar al Sr. Pastora al 832-514-5741 o por email

al: comitecalizdevocaciones@stmartha.co.

FPMC-Otoño 2014 Las clases de Formación para el Ministerio Cris ano segundo semestre comienzan el 30 de Agosto, 2014.

La fecha límite para poderse inscribir es el 22 de agosto próximo.

Durante el mes de agosto, usted se podrá inscribir después de las Misas de 1 PM en nuestra Iglesia Santa Martha

en el Narthex. El costo es de $25 por semestre para los que se inscriban

antes del 22 de agosto y de $35 para los que lo hagan más tarde.

Las clases tendrán lugar en la an gua sede de Santa Martha. La dirección de la an gua sede es

3702 Woodland Hills Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339. Si ene alguna duda o pregunta, llame por favor a

Rosaly Rosario al teléfono 201-913-6728 o por email: rosalyr50@gmail.com.

20º Domingo Ordinario Reflexión sobre las lecturas:

En varios pasajes del Evangelio vemos ejemplos de personas que se acercaron a Jesús buscando ser curados o pidién-dole a Jesús que curara a alguna otra persona. Así vemos a la mu-jer que se curó al tocar el manto de Jesús, al ciego que gritaba insistentemente al que Jesús devolvió la vista, al centurión Ro-mano que pide a Jesús que cure a su sirviente, al papá de la niña que Jesús revive y otros más. Por otro lado vemos ejemplos, co-mo el del Evangelio de la semana pasada en el que Pedro, des-pués de haber confiado en Jesús, duda y se empieza a hundir en el lago. La Fe es algo muy poderoso, Jesús mismo nos dice que si tuviéramos la Fe del tamaño de un grano de mostaza, movería-mos montañas. Pero para que esto suceda tenemos que creer de todo corazón, con toda nuestra mente y con todo nuestro espíritu, que lo que estamos pidiendo se nos va a conceder. Jesús nos ama y quiere lo mejor para nosotros, así que si lo que le pedimos con Fe es para nuestro bien, seguramente nos lo va a conceder. La Fe también es un acto de humildad, ya que nosotros, reconociéndo-nos criaturas, pedimos favores a nuestro creador. Reconozcamos que somos limitados y necesitamos de Dios para salvarnos y pi-dámosle diariamente su ayuda para lograrlo. Compromiso de la semana: Repetiré diar iamente la siguiente oración: “Señor, aumenta mi Fe” y meditaré sobre la oración del Credo. Recibimos sus comentarios a esta columna o al contenido en es-pañol de este boletín en el correo electrónico: boletin@stmartha.co

ADMINISTRATIVE MIN. BUSINESS MANAGER

Theresa Miller 281.713.8957 FACILITY MANAGER

Steve Teets 281.358.6637x254 MARTHA’S GARDENERS

Wayne Theis wayne.theis@suddenlink.net PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE Frank Amsler 281.361.4972 Bill Grun 281.360.3829 ST. MARTHA’S OFFICE ANGELS

Emma Rocha 281.358.6637 x262

COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY LIFE Francine Puglia 281.713.8954

ACTS RETREAT Chuck Rodine ACTSCore@StMartha-ACTS.org

ANNULMENTS Francine Puglia 281.713.8954

BOY SCOUTS Acenith Claassen 832. 455.3764

CARING COOKS Karen Rexer 281. 354.8857 Marian Brown 281.360.6914

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Sherry Hundl yellowrose716@live.com

CENTERING PRAYER Greg LaCour gplacour@gmail.com

COLUMBIAN SQUIRES Mark Roseland 713. 805.4959

COUPLES FOR CHRIST MaryLou & Ramon De La Cruz 832.527.1072

FAMILIA Amy Jamieson jamiesonamy23@gmail.com

FUNERALS Indiana Francis 281-358-6637 x255

GRIEFSHARE Laura Cardella 281.360.2714

HISPANIC MINISTRIES Ana Luisa Rodriguez 281.358.1959 x269 HOMEBOUND ERRAND COMMITTEE

Gretta Verhalen 832.264.7755 KING DAVID’S MEN

Fr. Alfonso Tran 281.358.6637 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Gary Everett eveintx@gmail.com LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS

Jodi Schod 281.713.8955 MARRIAGE PREP. INFORMATION

To Register 281.358-6637 MARTHA’S QUILTERS

Angela Wemyss 281.361.9720 Noreen Borys 832.259.1848

MOM’S COLLEGIAN PRAYER GROUP Pat Azzollini patlini2000@yahoo.com

MOTHER’S DAY OUT Patty Jackson 281.358.1959x250

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Marion and Chris Dickson 713.516.7097

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 JoAnna Loup 281.361.0391

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Francine Puglia 281.713.8954

franp@stmartha.com SR. CITIZENS LUNCHEON

Nancy Landvogt 281.358.6637, x202 Nancy Karpinski 713-594-4430

SR. CITIZENS LUNCHEON TRANSPORT. Minnie Romo Minerva.romo@gmail.com

Domenica Seitz 713.899.1016 SUNDAY NURSERY

Patty Jackson 281.358.1959x250

COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRIES CONT. TEAMS OF OUR LADY

Kevin & Donna O’Kelley 281.360.9644 Kevin & Michelle Campisi 281.361.4201 Brian & Mary Anne Sokol 281.642.3821

Nick & Joannah Landry 281.360.0465 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE

Phil & Diane Applegate 281.361.2913

FAITH FORMATION BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY

Carla Lewton 281-358-1959x213 CORNERSTONE BIBLE STUDY

Pam Rockwell 281.358.1959x230 RCIA

Charles & Lisa Ferguson 281.358.1959x258 SMYA AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Elizabeth Moore 281.358.1959x241 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VBS

Patty Jost 281.713.8969 CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Martha Burns 281.358.5523 CONFIRMATION & RCIA Adapted for

Children/Youth— Derek Gallardo 281.713.8915

MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR (EDGE) Lisa Lucas 281.358.1959x241

HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR (LIFE TEEN) Laura Zeoli 281.358.1959x252

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF LITURGY

Gayle Hogwood 281.713.8959 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Dr. Rick Lopez rickl@stmartha.com LITURGY COORDINATOR FOR

LIFETEEN Joy Ehrman 281.358.1959x251

ALTAR SERVERS Gayle Hogwood 281.713.8959

BAPTISM 281.358.6637

CANTORS Dr. Rick Lopez rickl@stmartha.com

CHILDREN’S ADORATION Annatte Salazar 281.358.1492

CHILDREN’S CHOIR Dr. Rick Lopez rickl@stmartha.com

COMMUNION TO THE SICK Hospital Visit

Angela Wemyss 281.361.9720 Nursing Home & Homebound

Pat Timpanaro 281.361.9338 Hispanic Communion to the Sick Amelia Murphy 713.865.6946 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF THE EUCHARIST Pam Rockwell 281.358.1959x230

GREETERS Nora Twohy 281.814.5431

GREETERS-FAMILY MASS Angela Holden 713.628.8707

LECTORS Erv Baumeyer 281.358.4975

MARTHA’S ALTAR GUILD & DESIGNERS Gayle Hogwood 281.713.8959

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Robyn Laumbach 281.360.7897

SACRISTANS Art Voltmann 281.361.6117

SOUND BOARD MINISTRY Bill Phillips 713.419.9277

TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY TEAM Joy Ehrman 281.358.1959x251

USHERS Barry Robichaux Barry.Robichaux@us.ibm.com

OUTREACH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Dcn. Alfredo Soto 281.713.8917

CANCARE Roger Schuelke 281.358.8060 CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY Jaime S. Gomez 281.973.1857

Joseph Ortego 713.822.2825

OUTREACH MINISTRIES CONT. E-MAIL PRAYER WARRIORS

Donna Rueby dmrueby@earthlink.net H.A.A.M.

Luisa Montiel 713.492.4066 HOSPITAL MINISTRY

Sarah Clark 281.361.8832 Sheila Yepsen 281.358.5585

MARIA GORETTI NETWORK Shannon Deitz 281.360.4045

MARTHA’S KITCHEN Sr. Maria Elena 713.224.2522

MOTHER TERESA MINISTRY Paola Lam 832-284-1891

PRO-LIFE (GABRIEL PROJECT) 713.225.5826

PROJECT RACHEL Bonnie Develle 281.812.8641

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE Marie Burk 281.361.3650

ST. JOSEPH HELPERS Bill Beck 281.360.7023

ST. MARTHA BETWEEN JOBS AND BEYOND Bob Simpson 713.410.2844

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 281.358.6636

SECOND FAMILY MINISTRY Peggy Wehe 281.360.3244

SOCIAL JUSTICE John Ehrman 713.907.2309

ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PK3-8TH

Tina Lewis 281.358.5523 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Lynn Lucas 281.358.5523x326 REGISTRAR

Jan Rodine 281.358.5523x314

MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL FORMACIÓN RELIGIOSA PARA ADULTOS

Dcn. Alfredo Soto 281.713.8917 COORDINADORA DE CATECISMO PARA

JÓVENES Y SACRAMENTOS Irene Soto 281.358.1959x269

CORO DE ADULTOS Luis Valle 832.620.1888

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Dcn. Alfredo Soto 281.713.8917

HOSPITALIDAD Gustavo Zapata 832.247.9955

LECTORES Cristina Gabas 281.796.9084 MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS

DE LA EUCARISTIA Juan Russo 954.439.1127

MONAGUILLOS Pastor Pastora 832.514.5741/832.633.0145

RICA Jaime Gomez 281.973.1857

STEWARDSHIP of Time, Talent and Treasure

GIFTS OF STEWARDSHIP For the weekend of Aug. 9 & 10

your gifts of treasure resulted in: Weekly Budget $ 74,433 Sunday Collection $ 47,794 Faith Direct-Offertory $ 46,126 Holy Day-Assumption $ 1,383 Over/(Under) $ 20,870 Year To Date: Weekly Budget $ 446,598 Sunday Collection $ 423,205 Over/(Under) $ (23,393) Special collections: Capital Campaign $ 17,719 Martha’s Kitchen $ 8,007 Infirm Priest Collection $ 7,311

Current Loan Debt: $ 14,963,382

2014 DSF Goal: $ 295,000 Payments to date: $ 260,217