January 25, 2015

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): .... ......................................... 8:30 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 Saturday 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 cove-nant with Jesus Christ. This covenant is manifested in our wor-ship, evangelization, education, stewardship, service and our commitment 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 members of our diverse community the opportunity for spiritual growth through faith formation and the sharing of the richness of our Catholic 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 †

Gloria Lahey (mother of Laura & mother-in-law of Tony Cardella) James Ronald Vincent (father of Matt & father-in-law of Karen Vincent) Isma Roy Escude (mother of Jody & mother-in-law of Mark Jeansonne) John E. Lee III (father of Christina Lee-Sobus) Patrick Lobo Edward Joseph Haughey (brother of Maureen Berkovich) Dr. Fernando Cuadra (husband of Venus Cuadra) Blanche M. O’Donnell (mother of Patty and mother-in-law of Phil Jost)

Sun./Feb. 1 7:00 am †Florence Kerrigan &

Sharon Kerrigan Koenig

9:00 am †Marcela McCabe 11:00 am †Jorge Muller 1:00 pm †Javier Aguilar &

Candelaria Moreno 5:30 pm †Kristine Kirsch

CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS: Please join the REDING 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.

Please remember the sick and their families in your prayers: Allen Polka, Concha Salazar de Russi, Daniel F. Carvajal, Victor P. Carvajal, Oscar Velasco, Lera Cordova, Carlos Mills, Rodney Gullo, Michael Peno, Robert Fulmer, Marcia Scaca, David Smith, Madeline Marley, Larry Hattersley, David Wood, Efrain Cubillos Sarmiento, Maria Saen-ze, Catherine Sedlak, Judy Arnold, Nicolas Zumo, Suzanne Deubner, Carol Parish, John Wildman, Jolene Aloisio, Alice Able, Pat Grant, Kevin Wooten, Chester Nimtz, Samuel Wakim, Joseph Halaby, Jude Miller, 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, Shannon McAlister, Laura Hoff-man, Josie Perez, M. Edward Baasen, Dan & Rita Grohn, Christine Womack, Thomas J. Chuba, Sr., Pat Hyland, Cesar Dijainco, Tom Shannon, Heather Leonardis, Rosa Iñiguez, Christian Callens, Penny Gaido, Cecilia Grono, Randy Schulze, Elise Robinson, Lindsey Torres Johnson, Robert Gillman, Thomas Berkovich, Carmen Aloisio, Zachari-as Salazar, Ligia Ramos, Juan Francisco Gonzales, Flor de Lis Gonza-les, Charles Cooke, Elvia Zambrano, Graciela Rojas de Russy, Amparo Arguello, Vinny McConnell, Susan Thom, Allan Zumno, Ruby Orta, Teofilo Zanchelli, Al Kriston, Linda Arnold, Walt and Mary Lou Lam-bert, Barry and Janice Boudreaux, Eleanora Deleon, Cathy De La Cruz, Joan Evans, Grant McTaggart, Patrick Giordano, Nelson Ramirez Ro-jas, Josefina G. Schnabel, Dennis Ganstine

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The Ninevites turn from their evil way in re-sponse to Jonah’s message (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord

(Psalm 25). Second Reading — The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel — Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and be-lieve in the gospel.” The new disciples aban-don their nets and follow him (Mark 1:14-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:22-30

Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20

Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25

Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41

Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week

Monday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Tuesday: St. Angela Merici Wednesday: St. Thomas Aquinas Saturday: St. John Bosco

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

The first disciples of Jesus in today’s Gospel left their work and their daily routines to fol-low him. They abandoned their livelihoods, familiar surroundings and the lives to which they had become accustomed to be closer to him. The good steward finds ways to be re-moved from what may be a comfortable exist-ence or daily routine in order to serve the Lord more faithfully. All too often, out of fear, inse-curity or even selfishness, we refuse to leave the safe cocoon of existence we have created for ourselves in order to hear the Lord’s call and be challenged by his Gospel. Perhaps we should reflect on what comforts we need to sacrifice in order to be better stewards of God’s compassionate life.

Mon./Jan. 26 8:30 am Bob & Patty Murphy

Tues./Jan. 27 8:30 am Gary & Lee Everett 7:00 pm †George Klink, J r .

Wed./Jan. 28 8:30 am †Harry Matherne

10:00 am †J . Ray LeBlanc Thurs./Jan. 29

6:30 am †Kathy Moi 8:30 am †Alber t Manuel Fri./Jan. 30 8:30 am †Kenneth Carpenter Sat./Jan. 31 5:30 pm †Donald Hogan

Please note: During the school year, the 8:30 a.m. School Mass takes place at the Woodland Hills campus. NEXT

SCHOOL MASS: WED., JAN. 28.

From the Pastor

To the parish family of St. Martha, The Scripture readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time convey a real sense of urgency and signals that we need to respond to God’s call in our lives. In the first reading from the Book of Jo-

nah the prophet announces, “Forty days more and Nineveh will be destroyed.” In Mark’s Gospel Jesus pro-claims, “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” In both situations the focus is not so much that God is using a threat in order to get us human beings to obey. Rather the Word of God is revealing to us that we possess the power to change (“repent”) and thus help bring good into our lives and into the lives of others. We do not need a prophet to remind us that pride, greed, and hatred constantly bring the world to the brink of destruction. The disaster that threatens humanity is not something that God sends our way. It is something that we humans do to one another. The message from these Scripture readings reminds us that, just as the danger of destruction does not arise from some huge force outside the universe, so too does the hope for salvation. The proclamation of the coming of the Kingdom by Jesus is very clear. This Kingdom was begun when Jesus entered human history through his Incarnation. This same Kingdom is planted in us when we are baptized. All of us are bearers of God’s King-dom and agents for change in our world. The Kingdom will grow as we grow in our baptismal commitment and as we begin to accept responsibility for our own personal growth and for that of our society.

The Gospel also teaches us that our response will involve personal sacrifice if it is to be authentic and open to God’s Kingdom. When Jesus called Simon and Andrew to become his disciples, the text tells us that they “abandoned their nets and followed him.” In other words these fishermen sacrificed their work and liveli-hood and followed the call of the Lord. There does not seem to have been any hesitation on their part. The same is true when Jesus called James and John, the sons of Zebedee: “They left their father in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.” I believe that most human beings truly want to do good and help others. However, we tend to hesitate and postpone our decision to answer God’s call. Sometimes we are not confident that we can make a difference or that we possess the abilities and the talents to bring about the change our world needs. We might be afraid of the sacrifice that the Lord will ask of us. Whatever the case may be, the Word of God sum-mons each of us to help build the Kingdom and to do so today. There is indeed a real urgency about this task!

Fr. Chester Borski

Please welcome Nichole Navarro and her infant son, Vincent Jesús,

who entered the Church through Baptism During The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

on Sunday, January 11th, 2015

“BE RICH IN GOOD WORKS… READY TO SHARE”

2015 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Our 2015 Diocesan Services Fund begins next weekend in every parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Christ calls us to reach those who are sick or in need, to bless them and serve them. The thousands of people served by the ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

need your compassion and generosity. Your kind gift to DSF enables us to reach out to people in this parish and throughout the entire Archdiocese through more than 60 important programs. This week, all registered parishioners will receive a letter from our Archbishop, Cardinal DiNardo, along with a per-sonalized pledge card, inviting you to hear Christ’s call of a generous heart and to Be Rich in Good Words...Ready to Share through your participation in this year’s Diocesan Services Fund. Pray about your DSF 2015 commitment, then complete the enclosed pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope provided or bring it to Mass next weekend. If you prefer, you may go online at www.archgh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services. Our parish goal for this year is $295,000. 

St. Joseph Helpers are available to help parishion-ers who are in need of assistance with home repairs or building projects such as wheelchair ramps, etc. For more information contact Bill Beck, 281-360-7023.

Adult Organizations and Opportunities

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO SERRA CLUB NORTHEAST OF HOUSTON’S MONTHLY MEETING

Serra Clubs foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life; encourage and affirm vocations to the consecrated life and nurture the spiritual growth and formation of its lay members.

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

Please join us: Monday, January 26, 2015

6:30 pm Social 7:00 to 8:30 pm Dinner and Program

Italiano’s Restaurant 217 FM 1960 at Bypass Road East in Humble, Texas

The cost for dinner is $15.00 per person Sister Anita Breneck CDP, Associate Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, will speak

to us about Family Life, The Seedbed of Vocations.

RSVP: Diddy Muck muck@kingwoodcable.net

281-615-2015

YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON - Super Bowl Party!!!! Young at Heart-ers - It's Super Bowl time! Pick your favorite team and let's have a Young at Heart "Super Bowl Party" with all the fixins'!!!! Wear the team colors of your choice or

just come along for the fun on Wednesday, January 28. Join us for fellowship, bingo, and lunch at St. Martha's Family Life Center. Bingo begins at 11 am, followed by lunch and fellowship that ends at 2 pm. For those of you interested, bridge will be played after lunch. If you don't know how to play, someone will teach you. Bring a friend with you and join the fun! We meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month. 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 Karpinski, 713-594-4430.

Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center invites you to a weekend of quiet, rest, and prayer on February 27-March 1. Our theme this year is: Meeting the Jesus I Never Knew: Becoming Companions at the Foot of the Cross. Holy Name Retreat Center is located in Houston on 10 quiet acres at 430 Bunker Hill Road and offers inspiring talks by religious men, women, and laity. Enjoy award-winning gardens, Outdoor Stations of the Cross, a Lab-yrinth, prayerful massages, and private rooms with pri-vate baths. And most importantly, the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. This is your chance to spend a weekend with God. For more information, please call the retreat center at 713-464-0211, or go online to www.passionist.org/holyname. You may also call Jan Rodine at 281-354-3646 for additional information. Carpooling and trans-portation can be arranged.

"“So then you are no longer strangers and sojourn-ers, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones

and members of the household of God” ~ Ephesians 2:19

The suggested readings for this season are: The Jesus I Never Knew - Philip Yancey Jesus Before Christianity - Albert Nolan

NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SINGLES Check us out! Join NORTHEAST CATHOLIC SIN-GLES, A MINISTRY FOR SINGLES AGES 40+, on Wednesday, January 28, to talk/eat/drink at 7:00 p.m. at Pei Wei, 702 Kingwood Drive in Kingwood. For more infor-mation, contact Elizabeth Schields (281-441-2552 or elizabeths2@peoplepc.com) or Peggy Broyles (281-359-4560 or peggybmom4@gmail.com) or subscribe to us on Flocknote at St. Martha’s or St. Mary Magdalene’s website.

Natural Family Planning builds strong marriages and strong families. It is medically safe, morally acceptable, and highly effective. NFP is inexpensive and reversible. Strengthen your marriage and your family and learn about your faith as you discover a natural method of family plan-ning that goes beyond the physical. A course starts Wednes-day, Feb. 11 at 7 pm at St. Anthony's. For more information e-mail tpfinney@gmail.com.

Adult Organizations and Opportunities

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Sunday Morning: Video Series “An opportunity to learn while your chil-dren are learning”

A VIDEO SERIES BY ROBERT BARRON – “PRIEST, PROPHET AND KING” Join us during the elementary Faith Formation sessions for an informal video series for adults. Drop in for a light breakfast, stimulating video presentation and lively conversation! Woodland Hills Campus – Room 2. Series Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2015. 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. Remaining January Dates: 27. February 3, 10, 17, 24. Thursday Evenings: ARE YOU AN ADULT CATHOLIC WANTING TO BE CON-FIRMED? If you have questions or would like to register for Confirmation, please call the Faith For-mation Office, 281-358-1959, Carla Lewton, ext. 213 or Joanie Nugent, ext. 264. There will be a one day retreat on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at St. Mary Magdalene in Humble. The time and room location will be announced as they become available. Confir-mation classes will be held Thursday evenings beginning April 9 through May 21, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Martha’s Faith Formation Campus, 3702 Woodland Hills Drive. The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on one of the following dates: Sat-urday, May 23, Pentecost Sunday, May 24, or Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2015. The time, and location will be determined at a later date.

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.

Teams of Our Lady presents "One In The Lord" Deacon Tom Vicknair returns to St. Martha for a day of marriage enrichment

at the Family Life Center Saturday, Feb 7th, 2015

beginning at 11:30 am and ending with 5:30 pm Mass Everyone is welcome! Lunch will be provided. Please contact Nick and Joannah Landry for reserva-

tions: nslandry@mac.com or 281.324.1231. Childcare provided, must RSVP by January 15th if childcare is needed. Child must be 12 months or older. We look forward to breaking bread and celebrating

our marriage vocation with all of you!

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 information on monthly meetings e-mail: stmarthamgn@

gmail.com or call (281) 360-4045.

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 par-

ent and Christ, His Church, the child, and all other significant relation-

ships. Questions? Contact Bonnie Develle, L.P.C., 281-812-8641,

713-435-9215, or bdevelle@comcast. net.

Happy Marriages don’t just happen. They need con-stant attention and commit-ment. Look for ways to enrich your relationship.

The ultimate Marriage enrichment will be this coming Valentines weekend. Renew your Passion for each other and God in a romantic setting. The next scheduled weekend is February 13 – 15, 2015. Find out more or sign up at: www.houstonme.org or call (713) 482-1791.

Men’s ACTS Retreat February 12-15, 2015

Registration for the February Men’s ACTS retreat (English) is now open. The ACTS retreat is a 3 day/3 night retreat that focuses on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service,

and is presented by parishioners of St. Martha. Registration is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis, and must include a non-refundable de-posit of $50. The cost of the retreat is $190, but do not let the financial considerations prevent you from attending the retreat; please prayerfully consider attending this exciting retreat!! For more information or to regis-ter for the retreat, please contact the retreat director, Chris Pozzi, at stmmlmensacts@gmail.com or you can call 832-370-8944.

Parenting/Youth Events

Please join us for ARISE, an evening of Ado-ration and Benediction on Tuesday, February 10, following the weekly Tuesday Mass. Mass begins at 7:00 p.m., and is followed im-mediately by the Adoration service. The Host will be exposed at this time. Following the exposition, there will be a brief reflection, then time for contemplation. The evening will close with praise and worship music.

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

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. Mon-ica you can pray for your child and you can find peace. The next meeting will be February 2, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 2. Questions? Call Paul and Marcia Aegerter at 281-812-1288 or e-mail marciaaeg@aol.com

The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the

Woodland Hills chapel. Everyone welcome.

Communion to the Sick: If you or a loved one are in Kingwood Hospital, and would like a Communion Min-

ister to visit, call the church office at 281-358-6637 to let us know. Hospital regulations require us to have the pa-tient’s name and room number before we send someone.

This and That

40 DAYS FOR LIFE - HOUSTON

February 18 -March 29, 2015 St. Martha and Kingwood First Baptist

will stand and pray on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Join with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 40 days of prayer, penance and fasting at:

Planned Parenthood Abortion Center – 4600 Gulf Freeway

Transportation will be provided (free-will offering). Bus leaves St. Martha's parking lot by 9:30 AM,

Returns by 1:15 PM. Reserve your seat, email ANNEFVAN@aol.com.

Information in the Narthex… February 7th & 8th, after all Masses. Questions?

Contact terice.richards@gmail.com, peggyangelino@yahoo.com, or maryannehoward@inbox.com

St. Martha School Scoops St. Martha Catholic School

20th Year of Educating Students Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade

Open House: Tuesday, January 27, 2015

4 to 6 p.m. 2411 Oak Shores Drive Kingwood, Texas 77339

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Jan Rodine at

rodinej@stmarthacs.org

www.stmarthacs.org Fully accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference

Education Department

St. Martha’s Youth Choir would like to extend an invitation to 2nd – 8th graders to join our choir for the spring season to sing at the following 9:00 Masses:

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 1st Easter Sunday, April 5th First Communion Masses on April 26th and

May 3rd Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 4:30 – 5:30 in the choir room of the church on Woodridge Parkway. Please contact barbtilson@comcast.net for further information.

Pro-Life Mass and

Rosary: Every 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Please

join us Saturday, Feb. 7.

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.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO PRAYER IN ST. MARTHA’S PARISH

“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” Mark 14:37 Our parish is incredibly blessed to have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration available in our adoration chapel twenty-four hours a day. Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because of His infinite love for each one of us, and He is always present there in the Blessed Sacrament patiently waiting for us to come and spend time with Him. Listed below are hours that are most in need of adorers at this time. However, please note that no hour is really ever “filled” because parishioners are always invited to choose an hour that works best for them, regardless of whether or not there are other adorers already there in prayer. 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 knowing that He is always waiting for us with joyful anticipation. FIRST AND SECOND ADORERS ARE NEEDED ON FRIDAYS 11AM-NOON! 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, 2-3 AM, 8-9 PM, 5-6 PM, 11 PM-Midnight Tuesday: 2-3 AM Wednesday: 6-7 AM Thursday: 1-2 AM, 5-6 PM Friday: 1-2 AM, 11 AM-Noon, 5-6 PM, 6-7 PM Saturday: 1-2 AM, 3-4 AM, 2-3 PM, 11 PM-Midnight 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.

Bishops' Fund for Latin America Your gift helps fellow Catholics in Latin America and the Caribbean who are rich in spirit but lacking in material resources to participate more fully in the life of the Church. Please be generous in the collec-tion for the Church in Latin America this weekend.

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS FOOD DRIVE This weekend, Jan. 24 & 25, we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. Donations will benefit St. John of the Cross Food Pantry in New Caney. Thank you for your continued gener-osity by contributing 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.)

COMMUNITY FOOD FAIR St. Martha Catholic Church will host the

Houston Mobile Food Pantry. HAAM: Humble Area Assistance Ministries will

be dona ng food on Thursday, February 5, From 11:00 AM—1:00 PM in the Church

parking lot (4301 Woodridge Pkwy) All families in need are invited to come and

receive free food. This will be on a first-come first-served basis.

We can help up to 250 families.

2015 Rite of Election at St. Martha Catholic Church Sunday, February 22nd at 3:00 PM

St. Martha will again host the Rite of Election for the Archdiocese. We will welcome perhaps 1,000 visitors to our church from several local parishes; each parish will be assigned pews in a section of our church. Many volunteers are needed to help direct our guests to their correct seating area as soon as the 1:00 PM Spanish Mass dismisses.

If you’d like to support St. Martha and meet fellow parishioners, please consider this one-time commitment. Volun-teer duties begin by 1:30 PM (lining up visitors until the 1:00 PM Mass dismisses) and end with the 3:00 PM start of Mass. We need Greeters to welcome guests and point them toward their assigned area and Ushers to label each pew by parish name and help guide everyone to their available seats. Further instructions will be sent via e-mail to volun-teers. If you can help or would like more information, please e-mail our volunteer coordinator at Barry.Robichaux@us.ibm.com and indi-cate if you prefer to be a Greeter or an Usher and whether or not you speak Spanish (some attendees will speak Span-ish only, so this need is key). We do ask gentlemen to wear a jacket and tie and ladies to wear a dress or pant suit. Thank you in advance to all volunteers for helping St. Martha to welcome and be of service to our neighboring parish-es!

Special request of those attending the February 22nd Spanish Mass at 1:00 PM Given the large number of visitors for the 3:00 PM Rite of Election Mass, many of whom will be assembled in the narthex and rotundas by the time your Mass ends, we ask that you park in the rear of the church (southwest lot) on this date and exit Mass behind the altar to allow our many guests to more easily enter the church. Your help is greatly appreciated!

PARISH BLOOD DRIVE The first parish Blood Drive for 2015, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, is scheduled for Sunday, January 25th, from 8:00 am until 1:45 pm at the Activity Center on Woodland Hills Drive. The Knights of Columbus and Columbian Squires will be in the Narthex before and after each Mass on January 24 & 25 to assist you with an appointment to donate. All who donate, or who attempt to donate, will receive a long-sleeved “Commit for Life” t-shirt.

You may also schedule an appointment by e-mailing bobbymac14@gmail.com or call Bobby McAndrews at 281-650-9533. You may also schedule your appointment online by visiting www.giveblood.org and enter the sponsor code 1220. The Blood Center will provide a Double Red Cell Aphaeresis, which will allow some donors to give two units of red blood cells from a single donation. Walk-ins are always welcome on the day of the Blood Drive. As always, the Knights of Columbus would like to thank St. Martha parishioners for generously giving the gift of life. Other Blood Drive dates for 2015 include: May 17th, Aug. 9th and Oct. 25th.

Ministerio Hispano

Para la familia de la parroquia de Santa Marta, Las lecturas bíblicas para el 3er domingo del Tiem-po Ordinario transmiten una sensación real de ur-

gencia con señales que debemos responder al llamado de Dios en nuestras vidas. En la primera lectura, tomada del li-bro de Jonás; el profeta anuncia: "Dentro de cuarenta días Nínive será destruida”. En el Evangelio de Marcos Jesús pro-clama: "Este es el tiempo del cumplimiento. El Reino de Dios está cerca. Convertíos y creed en el Evangelio”. En ambas situaciones, el enfoque no es tanto que Dios está usando amenazas para conseguir que nosotros los seres humanos obedezcamos. Más bien la Palabra de Dios nos está revelan-do que poseemos el poder de cambiar ("arrepentirse") y así ayudar a traer el bien en nuestras vidas y en las vidas de otros. No necesitamos un profeta para recordarnos que el orgullo, la avaricia y el odio constantemente traen al mundo al borde de la destrucción. El desastre que amenaza a la huma-nidad no es algo que Dios pone en nuestro camino. Es algo que los seres humanos hacemos unos a otros. El mensaje de las Escrituras nos recuerdan que, al igual que no se plantea el peligro de destrucción de una enorme fuerza fuera del uni-verso, también lo hace la esperanza de salvación. El anuncio de la venida del Reino de Jesús es muy claro. Este Reino se inició cuando Jesús entró en la historia humana a través de su Encarnación. Este mismo reino es sembrado en nosotros cuando somos bautizados. Todos nosotros somos portadores del Reino de Dios y agentes de cambio en nuestro mundo. El Reino crecerá a medida que crezcamos en nuestro compro-miso bautismal y cuando comenzamos a aceptar la responsa-bilidad de nuestro propio crecimiento personal y para el de nuestra sociedad.

El Evangelio nos enseña que nuestra respuesta implicará sacrificio personal si ha de ser auténtico y abierto al Reino de Dios. Cuando Jesús llamó a Simón y Andrés a ser sus discí-pulos, el texto nos dice que "abandonaron sus redes y lo si-guieron”. En otras palabras, estos pescadores sacrificaron su trabajo y medios de vida y siguieron la llamada del Señor. No parece haber habido ninguna duda de su parte. Lo mismo es cierto cuando Jesús llamó a Santiago y Juan, hijos de Zebe-deo: "Ellos dejaron a su padre en la barca junto con los jorna-leros, y le siguieron”. Yo creo que la mayoría de los seres hu-manos de verdad quieren hacer el bien y ayudar a los demás. Sin embargo, tendemos a vacilar y posponer nuestra decisión de responder al llamado de Dios. A veces no estamos segu-ros de que podemos hacer una diferencia o que poseamos las habilidades y los talentos para lograr el cambio que nues-tro mundo necesita. Podríamos tener miedo del sacrificio que el Señor nos va a pedir. Cualquiera que sea el caso, la palabra de Dios convoca a cada uno de nosotros a ayudar a construir el Reino y lo podrá hacer hoy. En efecto, existe una urgencia real acerca de esta tarea!

Padre Chester Borski

3º Domingo Ordinario

Reflexión sobre las lecturas:

San Pablo, en su carta a los Corintios

nos recuerda que la vida es corta y que

este mundo que vemos es pasajero. El

primer mensaje de la vida pública de

Jesús es: “Arrepiéntanse y crean en el

Evangelio”. Lo primero que Jesús nos

pide es arrepentimiento y conversión. El

primer paso es reconocer que hemos

pecado y vivido una vida alejada de Él

para poder entonces cambiar y aceptar

la Buena Noticia. Cualquier cambio en

nuestras vidas requiere que primero re-

conozcamos lo que hemos hecho mal y

nos arrepintamos de ello. El segundo

paso del mensaje de Jesús es que crea-

mos en el Evangelio, en la Buena Noti-

cia. Jesús nos anuncia la razón por la

que debemos de cambiar y convertir-

nos: La Vida Eterna con Dios. Ese es el

motivo de nuestra existencia y por lo

tanto la mejor motivación para arrepen-

tirnos y cambiar. Si creemos que Jesús

es el Hijo de Dios y que alcanzaremos la

vida eterna al entregar nuestras vidas a

Él, amándolo y siguiendo sus enseñan-

zas, entonces el arrepentimiento y la

conversión serán los primeros pasos que

debemos seguir.

Compromiso de la semana: Meditaré

en lo que he hecho mal, le pediré per-

dón a Dios y le ofreceré mi vida para

salvarla. Recibimos sus comentarios a esta columna o al contenido en español de este boletín en el correo electrónico: boletin@stmartha.co

Monaguillos: Si su niño/a está interesado a servir de Monaguillo, Favor de llamar al Sr. Pastora al

832-514-5741 o por email al: monaguillos@stmartha.co.

Iglesia Sta. Marta, Kingwood, Texas.

Con inmensa alegría queremos presentar un ministerio que nace inspirado en la sagrada familia de Nazaret. Dirigido a las familias de nuestra parroquia que desean encontrar una iglesia que les dé soluciones, que les oriente con sus necesi-dades y les proporcione un lugar que les permita acobijarse, les eduque y les proteja.

Eso es en esencia lo que buscamos edificar en este nuevo ministerio. Estamos hablando de participar en una Iglesia que dé una respuesta viva y clara a las comunidades, que ayude a compensar sus necesidades, a sanar sus enfermedades, brindando no solo apoyo espiritual y emocional, sino un seguimiento constante a su situación.

En el MSF, queremos ofrecerles soluciones concretas, es decir, generar las respuestas a las problemáticas implemen-tando actividades, programas, seminarios, talleres y retiros que serán impartidos de manera conjunta con otros ministe-rios de la parroquia y se llevarían a cabo durante todo el año.

El programa incluye: Preparación prematrimonial. Enriquecimiento y fortalecimiento a parejas constituidas. Planificación familiar natu-

ral para parejas católicas. Disciplina positiva para padres e hijos. Formación en nuestra fe católica. Crecimiento y desarrollo espiritual. Incentivo y formación de nuevos liderazgos en

la comunidad. Ayuda sicológica y emocional. Oportunidades de integración entre padres e hijos. Reducción de brechas generacio-

nales. Acérquense, pregunten o participen y sean testigos de cómo juntos construiremos ese camino, sea Ud. también puen-

te entre la Iglesia y las familias, irradiando de esa manera la alegría de ser católicos comprometidos.

Las reuniones tendrán lugar todos los lunes, a las 7 pm, en la pequeña Capilla del Colegio Sta. Marta. Para cualquier información Favor comuníquese con Janett o Rubén Manosalva al 281-706-5068 o al correo electrónico: matrimonios@stmartha.co

Ministerio Hispano

“SEAN RICOS EN BUENAS OBRAS…LISTOS PARA COMPARTIR” FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2015

Nuestro Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos del año 2015 comienza el próximo fin de semana en cada par-roquia de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston. Cristo nos llama a acercarnos a aquellos que se encuentran enfermos o necesitados, para bendecirles y servirles. Las miles de personas que reciben servicios de los ministerios de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston necesitan de su compasión y generosidad. Su amable contribución al DSF nos da los medios para ofrecer asistencia a las personas de esta parroquia, así como por toda la Arquidiócesis por conducto de mas de 60 importantes pro-gramas. Esta semana, todos los parroquianos registrados recibirán una carta de nuestro Arzobispo, el Cardinal DiNardo, adjunta a una tarjeta de compromiso personal, invitándoles a escuchar el llamado de Cristo de un corazón generoso y a Ser Ricos en Buenas Obras…Listos para Compartir a través de su partici-

pación en el Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos de este año. Ore sobre su compromiso para el DSF del año 2015, después llene la tarjeta de compromiso incluida, y re-grésela por correo en el sobre especial suministrado, o llévela a Misa el próximo fin de semana. Si usted prefiere, visite la página internet www.archgh.org/dsf para hacer su donación. Su generosidad permitirá a nuestra comunidad Católica el continuar con un gran número de programas y servicios vitales. La meta de nuestra parroquia este año es de $295,000.

Ministerio Hispano

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

email al: comitecalizdevocaciones@stmartha.co.

RICA: No estás bautizado, no haz hecho tu pr imera comunión o no está confirmado!!!! Piensas que co-

mo no lo hiciste de niño es muy difícil recibirlos como adulto? Conoces a alguien que no tiene todos sus sacra-mentos? No es dificil. Nosotros te ayudamos en el pro-ceso. Pero tu tienes que dar el primer paso. Comunícate

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

Proyecto Gabriel—¿Está embarazada? ¿Necesita ayuda durante su embarazo? No importa su edad! Pa-ra más información favor de llamar a 713-225-5826.

Ministerio Legión de María: Están cordialmente invitados todos los viernes a las 7:00 PM en el salón 2 de las instalaciones de Woodland Hills Dr. Mayores informes con la Sra. Veronica Reyes (281.728.9843) o por

email: legiondemaria@stmartha.co

Querida comunidad nuestra parroquia estará patrocinando a la organización de ayuda de Humble HAAM a repar r comida en nuestro estacionamiento el proximo

5 de Febrero del 2015 desde las 11 am a la 1 pm. Trendremos comida como para 250 familias aproximadamente.

Petición especial para todos aquellos que asistan la Misa en Español el 22 de Febrero

Dado el gran número de visitantes que se esperan que vendrán al Rito de la Misa de Elección el 22 de Febrero. Mu-chas de las personas que asisten la Misa en español se quedaran en el nártex y rotonda cuando termine la Misa, le pe-dimos que por favor estacione su vehiculo en la parte trasera de la iglesia, y que salga de la Misa por la parte trasera del altar para que las personas que llegan puedan entrar facialmente a la iglesia. Muchas Gracias por su atención y ayuda!

TALLER DE ORACION Y VIDA Para adultos

“La iglesia necesita de hombres y mujeres que tienen un “no se que”, que hacen visible al invisible” Padre Ignacio Larrañaga

APRENDER A ORAR PARA APRENDER A VIVIR Te invitamos a profundizar en el conocimiento del Señor y de ti mismo, a través de esta

experiencia personal. Aprende como adquirir fortaleza y recuperar el equilibrio emocional. Encuentra el “por qué” de las cosas de tu vida. Recupera la alegría de vivir y el sentido de la vida. Conoce formas de orar que se adaptan a tu estilo personal de oración. Este es un modo nuevo de relacionarse con Dios.

INICIA: viernes 30 de enero 2015 DE: 7:00 a 9:00 pm

DIRECCION: Iglesia St. St. Martha (3702 Woodland Hills Dr.) Para mayor información llamar a: Maricarmen Tusell, (281) 870 2423

ADMINISTRATIVE MIN. BUSINESS MANAGER

Theresa Miller 281.713.8957 FACILITY MANAGER

Steve Teets 281.358.6637x254 FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE

Frank Amsler 281.361.4972 Bill Grun 281.360.3829

MARTHA’S GARDENERS Wayne Theis wayne.theis@suddenlink.net

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 Willie Chestnut ACTSCore@StMartha-ACTS.org

ANNULMENTS Francine Puglia 281.713.8954

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

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP Dawne McDougall dawne.mcdougall@gmail.com

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 Gloria Gamez mornglor@yahoo.com

MONICA’S HOPE Paul & Marcia Aegerter 281.812.1288

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

SCOUTING Acenith Claassen 832. 455.3764

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Www.stmartha.com, Click on Ministries,

Community Life, Spiritual Direction 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 281.324.1231 VOCATIONS COMMITTEE

Phil & Diane Applegate 281.361.2913 YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON

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

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

Derek Gallardo 281.713.8915 MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR (EDGE)

Lisa Hartsfield 281.358.1959x241 HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR (LIFE TEEN)

Laura Gallardo 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

OUTREACH MINISTRIES CONT. CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY Jaime S. Gomez 281.973.1857

Joseph Ortego 713.822.2825 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 Carmen Ogando 832-767-8826

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 Jan. 17 & 18 your gifts of treasure resulted in:

Weekly Budget $ 74,433 Sunday Collection $ 47,749 Over/(Under) $ (26,684) Year To Date: Weekly Budget $ 2,158,557 Sunday Collection $ 2,153,949 Over/(Under) $ (4,608) Special collections: Capital Campaign $ 15,807 Martha’s Kitchen $ 2,792 Catholic Relief Services $ 8,240 Latin America Fund $ 160 Current Loan Debt: $ 14,191,128 2014 DSF Goal $ 295,000 Payments to Date $ 324,040