MARCH 1, 2020 | FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056 | Tel (713) 621-4370 Fax (713) 850-8341 | stmichaelchurch.net

Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and there he fasted for forty days and forty nights.

MATTHEW 4:1-11

2 | F IRST S U NDAY OF LEN T

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELPARISH CONTACT INFORMATION

DAILY MASSMonday-Friday8:15 am | 12:10 pm

Saturday8:15 am

SUNDAY MASSSaturday Vigil

5:00 pm

Sunday7:30 am | 9:00 am*

11:00 am*1:00 pm | 5:00 pm

*Nursery Available

RECONCILIATIONTuesdays

6:00-7:00 pm

Saturdays8:45 am - 10:00 am

Or by appointmentwith a priest

EUCHARISTICADORATION

Tuesdaysaft er 12:10 pm Mass

until 10:00 pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Th ursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Offi ce closes daily from 12:00-1:00 pm

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE FOR GRAVE ILLNESS OR DEATH: (713) 621-4370 – OPTION 1

Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, PastorRev. Michael Applegate, Parochial Vicarfathermichael@stmichaelchurch.net

In ResidenceRev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D.strieder@stthom.edu

DeaconsDeacon Lu Hill deaconlu@stmichaelchurch.net

Deacon Thomas Newhousenewhousetom@yahoo.com

St. Michael Catholic SchoolDr. Kathleen Cox, Principalkcox@stmichaelcs.orgMain: (713) 621-6847

Pastoral AssociatesBob BasyeAdministration, Human Resources, Account-ing and Facilitiesbbasye@stmichaelchurch.net

Mary CaprioEvangelization, Faith Formation and Natural Family Planningmcaprio@stmichaelchurch.net

Ann CashiolaLiturgy, Sacraments and Musicacashiola@stmichaelchurch.net

Children Faith Formation (CFF) Pre-K through 5th GradeMaria Groff Reynolds, Directormreynolds@stmichaelchurch.net

Lana Jezierski, Administrative Assistantljezierski@stmichaelchurch.net

Youth Faith Formation (YFF) 6th through 12th GradeMike Cleary, Directormcleary@stmichaelchurch.net

Music Christopher Popelka, Director of Musiccpopelka@stmichaelchurch.net

Community MinistriesDeacon Lu Hill, Director of Social Outreachdeaconlu@stmichaelchurch.net

Sister Ginny Braniff, M.A., Director of Pastoral Caresisterginny@stmichaelchurch.net

Business Offi ceJohn Amalokwu, Parish Accountantjamalokwu@stmichaelchurch.net

Flor Portillo, Parish Bookkeeperfportillo@stmichaelchurch.net

Angelica Aguilera, School Bookkeeperaaguilera@stmichaelcs.org

Administrative SupportMatthew Lydick, Baptism Coordinatorbaptisms@stmichaelchurch.net

Minnie Romo, Sacramental Recordsmromo@stmichaelchurch.net

Mattia Maldonado, Weddingsmattiaj.maldonado@sbcglobal.net

Communication CoordinatorAndie Chamberlain, Bulletinsbulletin@stmichaelchurch.net

ReceptionistsCarol Page, Daytime Receptionistcpage@stmichaelchurch.net

Rene Gomez, Evening Receptionistrgomez@stmichaelchurch.net

Facilities ManagementDerek Roy, Director of Facilitiesmaintenance@stmichaelchurch.net

Silvino Anuario, Maintenance

Carlos Mejia, Maintenance

Jose Moreno, Maintenance

SACRAMENTAL CARE

PASTORAL COUNCIL pastoralcouncil@stmichaelchurch.net

Nick Lanza, Chair

Members:John Barry | Beatriz Havre | Ryan Colburn | Matt Harris | Mark Gerlich| Jessica Matuszak | Eugenia Miro | Rita Nwazojie | Kyle Koehler

Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish.

BAPTISM Infants and children under 6 years old: All parents are required to participate in a baptismal preparation process prior to the baptism of each child and are strongly encouraged to attend the classes during the second trimester of pregnancy. Please call the parish offi ce, (713) 621-4370 to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.

Children over 6 years old: Please contact Maria Groff Reynolds at 713-403-4120, for information on the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children.

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARISTSecond grade students must be baptized in the Catholic faith and be in their second continuous year of Faith Formation at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, or in their second continuous year of religion classes in a Catholic school. Please contact the Offi ce of Children Faith Formation, (713) 403-4121, for information.

CONFIRMATION High school students:Contact the Offi ce of Youth Faith Formation, (713) 403-4117.

Adults:Contact the Offi ce of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.

MARRIAGEEngaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory

marriage preparation class, offered monthly, which begins the process. Please call (713) 403-4114 for information and registration.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith and may want to become Catholic should contact the Offi ce of Adult Faith Formation, (713) 403-4114.

PASTORAL CARE & HOLY COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Do you know someone who is ill, home-bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living facility and in need of pastoral care? For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a pastoral visit and/or those who are interested in visiting the homebound or assisted living in need of prayer should contact Sister Ginny Braniff, MA at (713) 621-4370.

ANOINTING OF THE SICKParishioners scheduled for serious surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their hospitalization. Please contact the parish offi ce, (713) 621-4370.

Aft er business hours, those in danger of death should receive Anointing of the Sick. Please call (713) 621-4370, option 1. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

are due Wednesdays by 9 am *10 days prior to the bulletin issue date.

Please e-mail information to: bulletin@stmichaelchurch.net

* Please allow two weeks for yoursubmission to be published

REJOICECOUNSELING APOSTOLATE

Catholic Counseling for ParishionersAre you in need of emotional healing?Are you discouraged by yourrelationships with loved ones?Now is the time to get the help andhealing you need. Counselors are now available.

To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call (844) 295-3167or visit us online at:MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERSA WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS

Alexander and Sarah KamelGary and Donna ScheerAnne NoonanTumaini and Martha MoshaMiles Evans

AND TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED

Jenna Juliana PetrickoJohn Paul BatarsePaxton MackLane CraftCamilla Sofi a de la TorreJanelle JudanRemy Rolo LestosCarter D-Harris ButtsOlivia Gabbanelli-CarterEmma Kailani Zorn

ST. MICHA EL T HE A R C HA NGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

4 | F IRST S U NDAY OF LEN T

Vigil Mass5:00 pm + Maria Libia Legaspi

SUND

AY March

1

7:30 am Christine ImberJe Je Barnes

Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]Mt 4:1-119:00 am Glen Mauldin

+ Antonia Banuelos

11:00 am People of the Parish

1:00 pm + Richard & Genuine Trabulsi

5:00 pm + Mildred P. MartinBill & Marie Gleason

MOND

AY March

28:15 am + James Eugene Barnes Lv 19:1-2, 11-18

Ps 19:8-10, 15Mt 25:31-46

12:10 pm +William Godfrey FamilyBill,Dineen, Ellen and Billy+ Francisco Cordoro

TUES

DAY March

38:15 am Thomas Dupont

+ Walter R. Taber, Jr.Is 55:10-11Ps 34:4-7, 16-19Mt 6:7-1512:10 pm + Moses Infante

Bernadette Felista Adhiambo

WEDN

ESDA

Y

March

48:15 am + Linda Rosita Cornelius Jon 3:1-10

Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19Lk 11:29-3212:10 pm + Myriam Chavez

+ Pete Chiara

THUR

SDAY March

58:15 am + Johnny Fisher Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25

Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8Mt 7:7-1212:10 +Courtney Steves

+Paul Rife

FRID

AY March

68:15 am + Robert & Dorothy Hall

Shirley GuilliamsEz 18:21-28Ps 130:1-8Mt 5:20-26

12:10 pm + Antonia Banuelos+William Lee

SATU

RDAY March

78:15 am +Daniel Arap Moi Dt 26:16-19

Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8Mt 5:43-485:00 pm +Msgr. Ed Randall

+Michael LaCorte

SUND

AY March

8

7:30 am + Richard Villereal+Daniel Howse+ Robert & Mary Stanton

Gn 12:1-4aPs 33:4-5, 18-20, 222 Tm 1:8b-10Mt 17:1-9

9:00 am + Dr. Gary Look+Shirley LaVonne Miller

11:00 am + Ramases Wright

1:00 pm People of the Parish

5:00 pm +Bill and Marie Gleason

MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS NEXT WEEKEND'S 2ND COLLECTION:Next weekend’s second collection is for the benefi t of the Parish Maintenance Fund. Monies from this collection provide for maintenance, facility and property improvements that go beyond the basic upkeep and supplements our yearly maintenance needs.

MassFlowersIf you wish to sponsor a Sunday or Feast Day please send in a donation for Mass fl owers with the occasion and/or the name of the person you wish remembered to the Liturgy Offi ce in care of Ann Cashiola.

We will publish the name of those honored by your gift.

DEACON’S CORNER

-Deacon Tom

TEST TIME

To prepare for his public ministry, Jesus is tested by Satan three times in the desert.

To prepare for Easter, I am invited into a spiritual desert to strengthen my faith.

My test: Will I do that this Lent?

Th e Lord Jesus loves our brothers and sisters who are ill. With trust let us pray to him that he will comfort them with His grace. -Rite of Anointing of the Sick

Sue Wilkerson, Charlene Burton, Maria Zequeira, Shirley Guilliams, and Anthony Navarro.

In your hands, O Lord, we humble entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love, deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. -USCCB

Angelica Juana Delaney, Lucille Danna, Sr. Paula Enderle, O. P., and Maria Ullrich.

If you are ill, or know someone who is ill in need of prayer, please email Ann Cashiola at: acashiola@stmichaelchurch.net or call her at (713)403-4161

Prayers of the Faithful

LENTEN MISSION:March 1 at 6:30 pm in the Church

March 2, & March 3 7-9pm in Th e ChurchTh e Sisters of Life

Encountering Christ Th rough Our Call to Love

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY

Every Friday during Lent until Good Friday 5:00 pm-7:30 pm | In the School Cafeteria

Every Friday during Lent In the Church at 7pm

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHUR CH | STMICHAELCHURCH.NET6

Children Faith Formation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/children-faith-formation

Youth FaithFormation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/youth-faith-formation

Hello VBS!Vacation Bible School takes place June 1 - 5, 2020, 9am- 12pm, with an option to attend daily Mass at 8am Register your child today. Space is limited and spots are fi lling quickly! http://www.stmichaelchurch.net/vbs

Vacation Bible School Service Hours Available!Middle and High School students interested in volunteering and/or earning service hours should contact Maria Groff Reynolds: mreynolds@stmichaelchurch.net.

First Eucharist Certifi cates, Banners and Photos from 2017-2018 and 2018-2019The Offi ce of Children Faith formation has a stack of certifi cates, banners, and photos from 20118. If you did not pick up a picture of your child, your child’s certifi cate or your child’s artwork, the likelihood that it is still in the offi ce is high. Please contact either Maria Groff Reynolds 713-403-4121 or Lana Jezierski 713-403-4122 if you think your child’s item(s) may still be in the CFF offi ce!

Current Shine Middle School Series: Can I Ask That? (For Grades 6-8)Teenagers are tired of vague, superfi cial, or nonexistent answers to their tough questions about God. Who is God? Can we even know if God is real? What proof is there that God exists? What does this mean for my life? The question of the existence of God is one that can change the entire course of a person’s life. This series, “Can I Ask That?” will address questions about God and some of the biggest stumbling blocks in believing that God exists. In laying out foundational truths about God, the goal of this series is for middle school youth to see that it is reasonable to believe that God exists and that, through faith, they can know God and be in a relationship with Him. Shine is our weekly ministry for middle schoolers grades 6-8 on Sunday nights from 6-7:30pm, after the 5pm Mass – all teens and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend the 5pm Mass! Join us every week for food, faith, and fun as we journey in community as disciples on mission in the good life God has planned for us. It doesn’t matter if you go to Catholic School or Non-Catholic School, if you are in 6th, 7th or 8th grade Shine is for YOU.

Current Awaken High School Series: Doubt It (Grades 9-12)Miracles are fascinating. Scripture is overfl owing with accounts of God controlling nature, healing the sick, and raising people from the dead. The Church consistently investigates and approves miracles attributed to the intercession of saints. Miracles can and should strengthen our faith in God, but so often they are easy to doubt. "Doubt It" is an Awaken series that will challenge high school teens to have expectant faith in God, who performs miracles as a way of revealing His power and goodness. Awaken is our program on Sunday nights for high school students in grades 9-12 beginning with the 5pm Sunday evening Mass, and continuing after Mass until 7:30 pm. At Awaken, high school students join a small group where they can go deeper with one another and their adult mentors, and form life-long friendships through the good, tough, and just busy times of high school.

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Social Outreach News ○ stmichaelchurch.net/social-justice

Adult Faith Formation ○ stmichaelchurch.net/adult-faith-formation

FORMED.ORGFORMED has been described as Netfl ix for Catholics!  You can log in and enjoy movies, e-books, Bible Studies, Marian devotion and much more. Our parish code is FPMPRM.  After you create a log in, check out all the programs available for you to use from your home:

-The Catholicism Project by Bp. Robert Barron-Symbolon-Fr. Michael Gaitley's books-Marriage Enrichment-Sacramental Prep-Movies about the Saints-Kid Shows and videos-And More!

Coffee and CareersMonday, March 9 at 9am in PLC-BJoin us for help and review of your resume and interviewing skills!

ST. JOAN OF ARC

Rosary GuildMonday, March 9 at 9am in PLC-BJoin us in making hand made rosaries!

Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer GroupMarch 7 at 9am In The Cry Room

FORMED.ORG

MINISTRIES ADULT CONFIRMATIONAn opportunity for baptized Catholics to receive the Sacrament of Confi rmation mcaprio@stmichaelchurch.net

BOOK CLUB AT ST. MICHAELMeets monthly during the school year to discuss a book of Catholic signifi cancestmichaelchurch.net/book-club

CATHOLIC WAY BIBLE STUDYMeets weekly throughout the school year in the mornings and evenings to learn about and discuss a book of the biblestmichaelchurch.net/catholic-way-bible-study

CENTERING & CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYERMeets on Monday’s at 7 pm for silent prayer and the intention of resting with Christstmichaelchurch.net/centering-prayer

COMMUNION AND LIBERATIONMeets weekly throughout the year to form disciples in the mission of the Churchstmichaelchurch.net/communion-and-liberation

ENDOW FOR WOMENGather and learn what the church has to say about the vocation of womanhood in the Churchstmichaelchurch.net/endow

FERTILITY CAREThe Creighton Model System assists couples to plan their families safely and morally, also effectively addressed infertility stmichaelchurch.net/natural-family-planning

FORMED.ORGA website that provides faith formation programs, Bible studies and movies related to the Catholic Faith stmichaelchurch.net/formed

FORGIVEN AND SET FREEA 9-week bible study that assists women who have experienced the trauma of abortion to healstmichaelchurch.net/forgiven-and-set-free-bible-study

GRIEVING WITH HOPEProvides compassion and support through the grieving process. sisterginny@stmichaelchurch.net

RCIAThe process by which one learns about and discerns becoming  Catholicstmichaelchurch.net/rcia

SCRIPTURE AND TRADITIONA weekly lecture and discussion group that focuses on the Sunday readings and their relationship to the doctrine of the Faithstmichaelchurch.net/adult-faith-formation-night

SPANISH SPEAKING BIBLE STUDY FOR YOUNG ADULTSStudies a Catholic-based program each week during the yearstmichaelchurch.net/spanish-speaking-bible-study

THAT MAN IS YOUA weekly program that provides fellowship and an opportunity to grow in your faithstmichaelchurch.net/that-man-is-you

VOCATIONS COMMITTEEFor more information, contact: Fr. Michael Applegate –fathermichael@stmichaelchurch.net

WEDDING GUILD MINISTRYAssist at rehearsals and weddingsmattiaj.maldonado@sbcglobal.net

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDYMeets weekly to discuss the readings from the Massstmichaelchurch.net/wednesday-morning-bible-study

WOMEN AT DAYBREAKMeets monthly at 7 am for fellowship and formationstmichaelchurch.net/women-at-daybreak

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYProvides a platform to form lifelong friendships and grow in relationship with Christstmichaelchurch.net/young-adult-ministry

YOUTH MINISTRYShine (Grades 6-8) and Awaken (Grades 9-12)stmichaelchurch.net/youth-faith-formation

ORGANIZATIONS50+ SINGLESAn active social gathering of Catholic singles over the age of 50stmichaelchurch.net/50-singles

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAFor all Catholic women aged 18+ who want to serve and live out their Catholic Faithstmichaelchurch.net/catholic-daughters-of-america

COFFEE AND CAREERSMeets monthly to learn about employment opportunitiesstmichaelchurch.net/coffee-and-careers

GABRIEL PROJECTServes women and the unbornstmichaelchurch.net/gabriel-project

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSThe largest philanthropic Catholic organization for menkofc14700.org

MOMS AND TOTSAn opportunity for moms and their children to gather at St. Michael to play and praystmichaelchurch.net/moms-and-tots-playgroup

PIETRA FITNESSStrengthen and tone your body and soulstmichaelchurch.net/pietra-fi tness

ROSARY GUILDMeets regularly to make rosaries and praystmichaelchurch.net/rosary-guild

SOCIABLE SENIORSAn incredibly active group of seniors hosting frequent activitiesstmichaelchurch.net/sociable-seniors

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETYLives the gospel by providing care to the poor through assistance with their daily needsstmichaelchurch.net/st-vincent-de-paul-society

WEDDING GUILDAssist at rehearsals and weddings

WOMEN’S GUILDThe place for fun, fellowship and formationstmichaelchurch.net/womens-guild

9 F IRST SUNDAY OF LENT

St. Joseph's Altar

Th e Saint Joseph Altar started in Sicily in the Middle Ages. A drought ravaged the country and people were starving. Th ey prayed to St. Joseph and the drought ended. As a sign of the thanks and devotion, an altar was built every year on, or near, his feast day to thank him and to pray for intercessions on his behalf. St. Michael the Archangel was founded by the descendants of Sicilian immigrants who brought the tradition with them to their new homes in the USA.

On Sunday the program begins with the "Tupa Tupa"(knock knock in Italian). People dressed as the Holy Family, re-enact knocking on doors seeking shelter, as the Holy Family did before Christ's birth, until fi nally, they are welcomed to a special table set with food. Aft erwards, a meal is served for all who attend. Th e altar and meal are available to all parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel and the community at large.

March 28 Blessing of the Altar Following 5pm MassMarch 29 Tupa Tupa Following 11am Mass Traditional Meal Served Until 2pm.. .For more information regarding volunteering, sponsorship, or learning how you can help, contact John Sicola: atgrandknight14700@gmail.com or 832-722-5555.

Th e requested donation is $10 per person. All proceeds will be donated to patronages of St. Joseph. Th e Family and Unborn Children Patron of the Sick and Elderly And to feed the hungry in our community. . .

B E C O M I N G A M A N A F T E R G O D ’ S O W N H E A R T

Crushing of the HeartDenial, Betrayal and AbandonmentLove and Mercy in a Fallen WorldFrom Servants to FriendsA Guarded SecretThe Life-changing, Compassionate Gaze

WEEK 21 -LEARNING THE SECRETS OF GOD Speaker: Steve Bollman

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5

For more information, contact:Joey Scamardi- (281) 657-5016 or jscamardi@msc-lawyer.com

THATMANISYOU.ORG

Upcoming Meeting:

Monday, March 2 at 1pmSpecial entertainment provided by

inspirational singers, Judith Tamayo and Adriana Prineda.

Upcoming Trip:

Tuesday, March 24 Holocaust Museum

of HoustonCost for members - $12. Non-members - $14.

No refunds after March 17. Lunch at Cleburne’s Cafeteria. Board bus at 10am. Depart at 10:30am.

Contact: Judy Rogers : 713-384-8611.

Sociable Seniors

Grieving with HopeNext meetings:Thursday, March 5 & Thursday, March 18

6:30 pm- 8:00pmActivity Building Room 24

Facilitated by:Sister Ginny Braniff, MA& Diane Nuar, LPC

Women’s 2020 Lenten Series

The Genius of Woman: A Call

to HolinessPrepare your heart for Lent by attending the Holy Cross Chapel

Women’s Lenten Series. All women are warmly invited to attend this series of four talks at lunchtime. We will meet on the

second fl oor of the Chapel. Bring a friend or coworker!

Join us for this four-part series led by Mary Caprio, Pastoral Associate at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

and adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas.

March 3: The Feminine Genius Alive in You

March 10: Obstacles to the Feminine Genius

March 24: The Feminine Genius Lived Well

March 31: The Feminine Genius Awakened: 

A Real Life Story with Janet Northrup

Schedule:11:45 am: Lunch Provided 12:10 pm: Opening Prayer

12:15 pm: Talk 12:55 pm: Closing Prayer* *

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For mor information, contact: Mary Caprio at mcaprio@stmichaelchurch.net

E V E R Y F R I D A Y D U R I N G L E N T FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRYFRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY

H O S T E D B Y :

FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 6 MARCH 13 MARCH 20 MARCH 27 APRIL 3F R I E D F I S H $ 1 0 G R I L L E D F I S H $ 1 0 F R I E D S H R I M P $ 1 5 1 / 2 F R I E D F I S H $ 6 1 / 2 F R I E D S H R I M P $ 6 K I D ’ S M E A L $ 2

Located in the SMCS Cafeteria and Courtyard Drive Through and To - Go Options Available!

5:00 PM - 7:30pm5:00 PM - 7:30pm

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OUR LENTEN MISSION

March 1 at 6:30pm

THE SISTERS OF LIFEENCOUNTERING CHRIST

THROUGH OUR CALL TO LOVE

7-9pm | In The Church

March 2 & March 3