Vision Statement

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic Community of Believers called to serve Christ by gathering together at the Lord’s Table in worship and praise, by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ, and by being a welcoming beacon of light to all. We are many

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston Houston

816 Park Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-2000 Fax:281-471-9365

Website:www.stmaryslaporte.com E-mail:stmaryslpcc@sbcglobal.net

Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

CCE Office Hours During CCE School Year: Sunday 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass

St. Joseph’s Chapel

Monday (No Mass) Tuesday – 12:00 noon Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. & (1st Wednesday Only 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, & Friday – 8:30 a.m.

Parish Staff

Rev. Tony A. Castro, Pastor Deacon Hector Cantu Deacon Julio Matallana Deacon Stan Avallone

Bookkeeper- Bulletin/Sacramental Records– Cheryl Frobenius Maintenance-

Parish Secretary-Debbie Heasty Receptionist-Peggy Holland

C.C.E. Director-Jessica Jara-milllo

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the month. Classes are held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please come by the Parish Office to register or call for more information. Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is offered on Saturdays, from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least (6) six months prior to your desired wedding date to arrange a meeting with Father Tony or one of the Deacons. If you want a Mass, you must call Father Tony. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, call the Parish Office. Sacrament of First Communion First Communion candidates must be baptized, at least in the second grade, and have been attending CCE classes for two full years previous to their receiving the Sac-rament. Adults needing First Communion should refer to the rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation candidates must have previously received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion. They must have faithfully attended Life Teen for at least one full year prior to beginning preparation for the Sacrament (more than three absences without a valid excuse can alter the process). A signed form stating that the parent/guardian and the candidate understand all require-ments is also necessary before the preparation begins. Adults needing confirmation should refer to the Rite of Christian initiation of adults.

November 10 & 11, 2018 Weekly Goal $12,000.00

Regular Collection: $8,718.54 Second Collection~ Infirmed Priests $2,108.55

All Saints Day ~ $1,541.00 All Souls Day ~ $403.00

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND “Instruments of God’s Mercy”

Parish Goal 2018 $52,000.00 Total Amount Pledged $54,920.50

Total Amount Paid $49,687.99( 95.55%) Total # of Participants 152

Instruments of God’s Mercy Just as we are one in the body of Christ, we must remember that we are one with other parishes in our archdiocese. Once a year, each of us is asked to make a commitment to support the work of our programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish could provide on its own. Please experi-ence the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue god’s work of spirituality, formation and education by con-tributing to the Diocesan Services Fund. Help us attain our goal of $52,000.00.

To Give Online Go To www.archgh.org/dsf. For those of you who have already responded with a gift, please accept our sincere gratitude.

Pope’s Prayer Intention for November:

In the Service of Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.

The Gabriel Project is designed to help women and teenagers who are in a crisis pregnancy. If you are in need of assis-tance or know someone who is, please contact Belinda @ 713-805-4961 or the Church Office.

RCIA Classes Have Started (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Thursdays 6:45pm St. Mary’s Conference Room

RCIA Are you a non-Catholic who is interested in joining the Catholic faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has never received the sacraments of 1st Communion and Confirmation and are over the age of eighteen? If your answer is yes to either of these questions you may be interested in joining our RCIA program. Classes are Thursday evenings @ 6:45pm. Students are welcome to begin classes at any time during the year. For additional information about the RCIA program, call the office or email Tracy, stmarysr-cia@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Nov. 10: 6:00pm Carolyn† & Sam† Magliolo By:John Magliolo Sunday, Nov. 11: 7:30am Jose Molina† By:Rosa Molina 10:00am Robert Escobar† By:Maria Escobar & Family 12:30pm Carmen Romero† By:Valencia Family 4:00pm People of the Parish Tuesday, Nov. 13: 12:00pm Santos Ortega† By:de la Cerda Family Wednesday, Nov. 14: 8:30am Jose Hinojosa† By:Sister Thursday, Nov. 15: 8:30am David Copous† By:Deborah Driscoll Friday, Nov. 16: 8:30am Joanie O’Neal† By:Monica Boudreaux Saturday, Nov. 17: 6:00pm Marita Hooper† By:Family Sunday, Nov. 18: 7:30am People of the Parish 10:00am Becky Saucier† By:Frances Zann 12:30pm Special Intention for Maria Romero By:Valencia Family 4:00pm Shay Guerrero† By:Guerrero Family

ENCOUNTER JESUS Experience a night of personal transformation with Jesus! A former anti-Catholic Baptist will share the Lifechanging power of the Eucharist.

Join Us… St. Mary’s Life Teen

Guest Speaker Troy Guy

November 18, 2018, 5:15pm We will be meeting in the church.

All Welcome!!!

Dear parish family, 32 Sunday B The Confirmation Mass last Sunday was the best we had in years. Cardinal DiNardo was happy that the candidates responded well enough. This year’s Confirmation batch is indeed a great group. We are thankful for their teachers especially Jessica & Shari, the Life Teen team and volunteer workers who prepared them. I am proud of them and made me happy that this time the Cardinal was so pleased with everything at our Confirmation. Hope this will always be like this every year. We hear once again the familiar story of the “widow’s mite” in this Sunday’s gospel. We are reminded that Jesus is “watching” those giving money in the Temple treasury. And he was not impressed by those who gave big amounts out of their surplus but the widow who had given a little amount caught his attention because, out of her poverty, she gave all that she has. The difference lies in heart, the motive, and the capacity to give out love. Jesus doesn’t care for the amount money given, but for the amount of love. When we love, we do not give out of surplus rather our very selves to support the one we love. In terms of giving money, for the Lord Jesus it is not about the quantity of what is given rather it is the quality of the heart that gives. The truth is when we love and when we give out of love, we just feel good about giving and that we have that something to give, the amount becomes irrelevant. When we give money to the church – it is not a “tip” like we do in restaurants, it is tithe, it is our tribute to the Lord God who gives us life and blesses us. But our tribute to the Lord is not only in terms of money but also our service of time and talents to the church we belong. So in the same token that our Lord recognizes the “widow’s mite”, I would want to acknowledge the work and ministry of the “little ones” who faithfully serve the needs of the parish: the greeters, ushers, janitors, volunteers for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, visitors to the sick and homebound, volunteer teachers of the religion classes, and the very silent group who devoutly spend time with the Lord at the adoration chapel praying for all of us, and still more, those who serve the church in their personal capacities in special parish functions, etc.. The Lord, who constantly “watches,” surely noticed their “small acts of love” outpouring from their big heart. In fact our parish exists because of the “givers” - big and small, and we grow as a faith community because there are those who really can give out of love. Blessings to you and have a good week. Fr. Tony Querida familia parroquial, Domingo 32 B La Misa de Confirmación del domingo pasado fue la mejor que hemos tenido en los últimos años. El Cardenal DiNardo estuvo contento de que los candidatos respondieron bien. El grupo de Confirmación de este año es un gran grupo. Estamos agradecidos con sus maestros especialmente con Jessica y Shari, el equipo de Life Teen y los voluntarios quien los preparó. Estoy orgulloso de ellos y me alegra que esta vez el Cardenal estuviera contento con todo en nuestra Confirmación. Espero que así sea cada año. Escuchamos una vez más la historia familiar de la “pobre viuda” en el Evangelio de este domingo. Se nos recuerda que Jesús esta “vigilando” a los que ponen dinero en el tesoro del Templo. Y no estaba impresionado con los que daban mucha cantidad de lo que les sobraba sino que la viuda que dio un poco le llamo la atención porque, de su pobreza, ella dio todo lo que tenía. La diferencia está en el corazón, el motivo, y la capacidad para dar con amor. A Jesús no le interesa la cantidad del dinero que se da, sino la cantidad de amor. Cuando amamos, no damos de lo que nos sobra sino que nos damos a nosotros mismos para apoyar a los que amamos. En el contexto de dar dinero, para El Señor Jesús no se trata de la cantidad de lo que se da sino que la calidad del corazón que lo da. La verdad es que cuando amamos y damos con amor, nos sentimos bien en dar y que tenemos algo que dar, la cantidad se vuelve irrelevante. Cuando damos dinero a la iglesia – no es una “propina” como damos en restaurantes, es el décimo, es nuestro tributo al Señor Dios quien nos da la vida y nos bendice. Pero nuestro tributo al Señor no es solo dinero sino que también es nuestro servicio del tiempo y talentos a la iglesia que pertenecemos. Así que en la misma manera que el Señor reconoce a la “pobre viuda”, quisiera reconocer el trabajo y ministerio de los “más pequeños” que fielmente sirven las necesidades de nuestra parroquia: los que dan la bienvenida, acomodadores, porteros, voluntarios de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul, los que visitan a los enfermos y los que están confinados en casa, los voluntarios de maestros para las clases de religión, y el grupo silencioso que devotamente pasan tiempo con El Señor en adoración en la capilla orando por todos nosotros, y aun mas, a los que sirven la iglesia en sus capacidades personales en eventos especiales de la parroquia, etc. El Señor quien constantemente esta “vigilando” seguramente se fijó en sus “pequeños actos de amor” saliendo de sus grandes corazones. En efecto nuestra parroquia existe por los que “dan” – grande y pequeño, y crecemos como una comunidad de fe porque en verdad existen los que dan con amor. Bendiciones para ti y que tengas una buena semana. Padre Tony

ALTAR FLOWERS Nov. 10/11: Wedding Celebration of Jared King & Silda Como

Altar Flowers 2019 To place flowers on the altar contact Jan Hughes

@ 281–402-5401 or 903-780-5090.

***Please do not place flowers or small vases in the Church or Chapel unless you contact the Altar Society and check for availability.

Church Sanctuary Candle In Loving Memory of Leora Gilley

By:Tim & Jan Hughes

Chapel Sanctuary Candle Chuck Paschal Birthday Celebration

By:Paschal Family

MINISTRY SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 17 & 18, 2018

SATURDAY 6:00pm Altar Servers Andrew Nguyen, John Paul Nguyen Lector Dennis Swenson Commentator Victoria Swenson Extraordinary Ministers Isabelle Salas, Pat Stanton of the Eucharist SUNDAY-7:30am Altar Servers Jeremiah Arredondo, JorgeArredondo Lector Susie Burgess Commentator Sheridan Lewis Extraordinary Ministers Stephen Hoffman, of the Eucharist Joy Hoffman SUNDAY-10:00am Altar Server Elaine Munoz, Trysten Munoz Lector Tracy Avallone Commentator Linda Patten Extraordinary Ministers Eloy Lara, Vanessa Lara of the Eucharist SUNDAY-12:30pm (Spanish) Altar Servers Jasmine Rodriguez, Victor E. Velasquez Lectors Carlos Cirnigliario, Graciela Cirnigliario Extraordinary Ministers Victor & Juanita Velasquez of the Eucharist SUNDAY-4:00pm Altar Servers Madalyn Tercero, Oliver Tercero Lector Randy Tercero Extraordinary Ministers Angie Tercero, Jose Lopez of the Eucharist

FORMED... Incredible online gateway to the best Catholic Content, all in one place. Go to stmaryslaporte.formed.org to register. If you are having any trouble getting registered, or any other problems, please contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com. She will contact you and walk you through the steps to register.

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The Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosks… There are several books and DVD’s of informa-tional material designed to help us grow in our faith. Go by and check them out! We have a new Kiosk in the church office. They are also lo-cated at the back of the church and in Rosary Hall.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday:Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday:3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday:Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

Upcoming Baptismal Dates December 2,

Baptism classes are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in English and the 3rd Tuesday of the month in Spanish @ 7pm. Baptisms are the first Sunday of the month after the 10am & 12:30pm Masses. If you are baptizing here, you need to fill out a registration form for your child’s baptism, and we will need to make a copy of their birth certificate from the state before you attend the class. If you do not live in La Porte, you must be a registered, active member of St Mary’s to baptize your child here. You cannot register in our parish only to baptize your child. Please come by or call the office to fill out the paperwork.

“Couples for Christ" Enriching the sacrament of marriage through faith, fellowship & prayer. We gather on Sunday evenings at 6:00, dinner included. If you would like to join us, please contact Greg or Cindy Bremer for more information. His:832-226-1728 Hers: 832-605-2945.

Blood Drive Today 8:30am-12:30pm Rosary Hall

~ Goal 17 Donors ~ CFL express enables you to complete The Blood Center’s health history interview in the comfort of your own home. You must complete the health history interview and print your ticket on the same day as you donate.

Please Pray For Our Troops and … Steve Grigory, Candeleria Ortiz, Sherry Paschal, Felicia Kahn, Angelina Sullivan, Jerry Verret, Re-na Espinoza Carroll, John Jaramillo, Celestino Ochoa, Ruth Stephens, Buddy Casto, Sally Romeo, Maria Cano, Anthony Luna, Sally Romeo, Paul New-man, Lauren Sturm, Joy Barksdale, Juanita Gonzales, Frances Zann, Glendolyn Rigsby, Cynthia de la Cerda, Dina Martinez, Bradford Shane Cooper Sr., Banda Family, Virginia Meyer, Melissa G.M., Mary Elizabeth Sheffield, Louise Beaulier, Cheryl Grimes and family, Ducharme Family, Joel Rivera, Mark Bowen, Natalie Klepaez, Virginia Ross, Lydia Rubio, Edward Salinas Jr., Tamara Batten, Brigitta Dobmeier, Craig Wade, Jennifer Wade, Bob & Barbara Jennings, Dianne Lemons, Pau-la Lambright, Jennifer Minor, Dave & Cindy Schmitz, Faith A., Dennis, Peggy & Erica Hargens, Ruth Christian, Marilyn James, Christina C., Chuck & Susan Thompson, Katherine Reichley & Family, Don & Allie Faye Mathews, Joe & Sue Hand, Brad & Barbara Riley, Debbie McFadden, Marilyn N., Seth Permenter & Family, Parker Dixon & Family, Willetta House, Jeremy & Diana Cassidy & Family, Michael Cowherd, Please Continue to Pray for Marisol Leyva & family, Marisol Luna, Juanita Sanchez, Cynthia de la Cerda, Maurice & Betty Flynn, Orville Burgess, Ron Balsam, Pat Riley, Joe Sturm, Ed-ward Salinas, Marlene Orellana, Humberto Villalobos, Mary Sigala, Julia Dautriel, Ernie Molina, Kathy McBride, Margaret Espinoza, Romela Nolan, Joe Bernal, Fr. Gary Rickles, Renee Cortez, Pedro Sanchez, Aurelia Hinojosa, Cathy Han-zelka, Msgr. Boli Zientek, Gayle Phillips, Jane Middleton, Rosa Reyes, Tom Noonan, Deacon Tom Lewis, Gene Contre-ras, Irene Templet, Preston Wolf, Lawretta Foots, Marcos Vasquez, Clarence Clipper, Gavin Binkley, Clarence Lewis, Red Cornejo, Linda Jaramillo, Lois Johnston, Deacon Merce Leal, Sue Crockett, Joanne Jarrell, Ben Munoz, Di-ana Ortiz, Bob Davis, Janet Hoffpauir, Nick Martin, Barry Armstrong and those requesting prayer via our web site. Remember Our Shut-Ins Lydia Rubio, Trinidad Arrindon, Josie Funda, Soledad Hernandez, Elida Peterson, Carolyn Douglas, those battling terminal illness and the residents of La Porte Care Center and Parson’s House Repose of the Soul of Christine Duhon Our Sympathy to Savanna Cashi and family on the loss of her sister, Christine Please Note: Names on our “Please Pray For” list are left on for four weeks. If someone needs to be put back on the prayer list or added please call the Church Office.

Activities of the Week

Sun. Nov. 11: CCE, EDGE, Life Teen Bible Timeline 11am Rosary Hall Bible Study (ACTS) 5:15pm Rosary Hall Mon. Nov. 12: Crecemiento 6:30pm Rosary Hall Wed. Nov. 14:Bible Study(ACTS)9:15am Parish Hall Conf. Rm Thurs. Nov. 15:RCIA 6:45pm Parish Hall Conf. Rm Fri. Nov. 16: Spanish Prayer Group 7:30pm Chapel

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store St. Mary’s Church,816 Park Dr., La Porte, TX Low-Low Prices

Clothing, Shoes, Houseware/Glassware, Hardware ~ New Merchandise Every Day ~

Hours: 9:00am to 11am Closed: Thursday & Sunday

All proceeds are used to help the needy in our community with their rent and utility bills. If you or someone you know, who lives in La Porte, is in need of assistance, please call or have them call the office to make an appointment to come in for help. Thank You for Your Support! Our Resale Shop here at St. Mary’s is in need of volunteers (Especially able-bodied males). You can pick any day you are able to work. If you are available to help out, please contact Norma @ 281-471-1752.

Support the Bishops’ Initiative on Marriage! Do we put our trust in God and allow him to be Lord in every area of our life like the wid-ow did? Sign Up to attend a Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter weekend in 2019. Contact

Brian & Tina Little @ 281-773-4014 for more infor-mation. Or go online to www.houstonme.org.

Community Thanksgiving Service The 2018 La Porte Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by the La Porte Ministerial Alliance and the La Porte InterChurch Council, is scheduled for Sunday, November 18 at 6pm at First Assembly of God Church La Porte, 316 E. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Tx. Reverend Nathan Menefee, Associate Pastor, Second Baptist Church, will deliver the Thanksgiving Message. Please Join us in giving thanks. All are welcome!!

St. Mary’s Annual Christmas Pageant

It’s that time of year again? We are going to start practices for our Annual Christmas Pag-eant. If our child is interested in participating in the Christmas pageant mandatory practices are as follows:

Sunday, November 18, 2pm (Rosary Hall) Sunday, December 2, 2pm (Rosary Hall)

Sunday, December 9, 2pm (Church) Sunday, December 16, 2pm (Church) Sunday, December 23, 2pm (Church)

If you have any questions, or need additional information,

Te invitamos a una Hora Santa en comunidad Todos los mièrcoles De 7-8 p.m.En la Capilla de San Josè. Para más información Puedes comunicarte con Marta y Reino Fernández 832-985-1799

Los Testigos del Poder de Dios

Nuestra Asamblea de Oración les invita a reunirse como hermanos en Cristo para ALABAR, BENDECIR, y GLORIFICAR a nuestro Dios, Padre, Hijo y Espiritu Santo. Vengan pequenos y grandes todos los viernes de 7:30-9:00p.m. en la capilla de San Jose.

Encuentro Martimonial Mundial Los invita a vivir un Fin de Semana

Conoce como puedes vivir mas intima y profundamente tu rela-cion. AQuieres recuperar la relacion con tu esposo (a)cunado eran novios. 281-948-8690, 281-948-8640, Marco & Mercedes Arrona, marco-51@sbcglobal.net

Come Pray With Us… Rosary for Life

Monday, November 12th - Please join us in praying the Holy Rosary, asking for our Blessed Mother’s in-tercession for the unborn, elderly, disabled, sick and all special in-tentions in St. Joseph’s Chapel @ 7:00pm.

BIBLE TIMELINE STUDY Take a journey through the whole Bible. Learn how each period of salvation history fits into the practice of the Catholic faith. You will understand your faith and the Mass more deeply through this study. The study begins on August 19 and will meet in the Rosary Hall Conference Room @ 11:00am on Sunday mornings. The cost is $35. for materials, but if you are interested in repeating this study, it is free. Please contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com

ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom The Book of Acts shows the church enlivened by the Holy Spirt, teaching, preaching, healing and restoring outcasts in the same way that Jesus did while here on earth. Be inspired by the Holy Spirit with a new zeal for bringing Christ to the World. This Bible Study is meeting on Sundays @ 5:15pm in the Rosary Hall Conf. Rm, and Wednesdays @ 9:15 in St. Mary’s conf. Rm The cost of the materials for the class will be $30. Please contact Tracy stmarysrcia@yahoo.com to register.

Deepen Your Prayer Life with Lectio Divina

TO JOIN OUR FORMED Community Study on Lectio Dviina (praying with Scripture) you will need to be registered for FORMED. Register at stmaryslaporte.formed.org. Once you are regis-tered and signed in click on the word ‘Community’ at the top of the page. Then, on the “Fr. Tony invites you” banner click on ‘visit group’. Lastly, you will need to click on ‘join group’ to access the weekly lessons and discussion. If you have any difficulty getting logged in, please contact Tracy by email stmarysrcia@yahoo.com.

If you attended any of the previous Life in Christ seminars, or are just interested in learning more about the Live Christ Share Christ Movement, please join the Live Christ Share Christ Service Team for our monthly Fellowship Meeting on Wednesday, November 14th, at from 7:00-8:30 pm in St. Mary’s Hall! It’s a time to meet, greet, share, and pray together! There will be refreshments and snacks provided. For more information, contact either Ellen Gillis at 281-799-9583, or Patty Mossor at 281- 683 – 4674. We hope to see you there!

Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center The Theme or the upcoming Retreat Season of 2018-2019 is: “At the Name of Jesus: A Holy Name Re-treat.” Of all possible themes, why a retreat on the Holy Name of Jesus? Those close to the Passionists know that our Founder, St. Paul of the cross, enjoined his vowed religious to recite the following passage every time they gather for communal prayer: “At the Name of Jesus every knee must bend in the heavens, on earth and under the earth and every tongue pro-claim, to the glory of God the Father, that Jesus Christ is Lord.”

~ Men’s Retreat ~ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

January 4-6, 2019 Join us and make a difference to those

whose life you touch every day! Contact Hector Villarreal 281-47109810

Ruben Salinas 713-858-0154

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRIED TURKEY FUNDRAISER $45.00 ~ LIMITED QUANTITY

Pick Up Nov. 21 at Somke House 3-6pm Call office or contact a Knight to order.

CCE Today 8:45 & 11:15

If you are interested or would like more information please contact

Jessica Jaramillo Mon. & Tues. @ 281-471-2000

Jr. High Program, 6, 7 & 8th Grade

Fundraiser Service Project

Randy Tercero EDGE Coordinator: randytercero@hotmail.com

or Angie 713-826-0633

Life Teen Mass Today 4pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thanksgiving Dinner Today

11am till we run out!!! Fundraiser ~ Tickets $10.

Bible Study Wed. @ 7pm

Info. contact Shari @ 281 435 5708