St. Mary Catholic Church
(281) 332-3031 Parish Office
(281) 332-8328 Parish Fax
www.saintmcc.org
1612 E. Walker Street
League City, TX 77573
 Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2015 
Sacrament
Information
Reconciliation
Saturday 3 - 4 p.m.
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Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Baptism
Contact the parish office
or visit our website for
forms.
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Marriage
Contact the parish office
for marriage packet and
information.
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Communion for the Sick
Contact the parish office
to arrange.
Fr. Howard Drabek, Pastor
Deacon George Blanford
Deacon Russ Carroll
Deacon Sam Dell’Olio
Deacon Andy DeYoung
Mass Times
Saturday
4:30 p.m.
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Sunday
8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
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Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday
8:30 a.m.
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Readings for the Week
Monday: Acts 16:11-15;
Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Jn 15:26 - 16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34;
Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15,
22-18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;
Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 1:1-11;
Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or
Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13];
Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension);
Acts 1:15-27, 20-26;
Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
Friday: Acts 18:9-18;
Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28;
Ps 47:2-3, 8-10;
Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a,
20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12,
19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16;
Jn 17:11b-19; or,
for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11;
Ps 47:2-3, 6-9;
Eph 1:17- 23 or
Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13];
Mk 16:15-20
St. Mary Catholic School Choir
Performs at Dash Game!
1612 E. Walker
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-4014 School Office
(281) 332-5148 School Fax
VISIT OUR WEBSITE!!
www.stmarylc.org
The St. Mary School Choir sang
the National Anthem at the
Houston Dash (Women’s Pro
Soccer) game at the BBVA
Compass Stadium Saturday, May
2nd. Choir is an extracurricular
activity offered to first through
seventh graders. They perform at
several community events
throughout the year, including the
League City Christmas Parade
and Zoo Lights.
May 10, 2015
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Offertory Collection
MASS INTENTIONS
FOR THE WEEK
May 3, 2015
Sunday Collection
Faith Direct
Subtotal
Budgeted Weekly
Difference
Saturday, May 9, 2015
4:30 p.m.
People of the Parish
Sunday, May 10, 2015
8:30 a.m.
† Jeanne Marie Hudson
10:15 a.m.
† Blanca Garcia
12:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
$25,517.66
$ 5,697.50
$31,215.16
$26,039.00
$ 5,176.16
Calendar, Liturgy & Stewardship
Monday, May 11, 2015
8:30 a.m.
† Mike McGee
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
8:30 a.m.
† Rosalie Matula
Thursday, May 14, 2015
8:30 a.m.
† Michael Ray Salas
Friday, May 15, 2015
8:30 a.m.
† Esmeralda Gil Tristan
Saturday, May 16, 2015
4:30 p.m.
† Charles Sabatier
Sunday, May 17, 2015
8:30 a.m.
† Vern Davis
10:15 a.m.
† Stephanie Reyes
12:00 p.m.
† Karl & Lucy Krippner
The altar flowers
were donated
in memory of
† deceased
$144,000.00
$116,909.00
$ 27,091.00
2015 Parish Goal
Amount Pledged
Difference
Rosa Pena
Parish Calendar for the Week
May 9 & 10, 2015
VBS Sign-up
After all Masses
Church Vestibule
May 11, 2015
RCIA
6:45 p.m.
Cargill Hall
May 12, 2015
Legion of Mary Mtg.
Belles Meeting
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
*6:00 p.m.
School Mtg. Rm. 1
*Cargill Hall
*Note different time & place
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2015
It was not you who chose me,
but I who chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruit.
— John 15:16
Sixth Sunday of Easter
A Message from our Pastor
Dear Friends,
We continue our celebration of the awesome (the only appropriate use of that
word) celebration of Jesus rising from the dead. All of our faith is built
around this one fact. This weekend we also celebrate Mother’s Day. We
honor the women who both gave us life and nurtured us through our
childhood.
Many years ago, I was helping with a Reconciliation service at a small
country church. The pastor asked me to use the old confessional in the
church (those of you who are older will recall the confessional “box” in
which the priest sits in the middle and people come in on two sides and kneel
in the dark). The priest opens a sliding door and the person on the other side
is hidden by a screen.
As I opened the screen to one side, I heard a woman confess her sins and then
go on to express concern for her son. He was making some bad life choices
and she was worried for his safety and future. I asked her a few questions
which included the age of her son. She told me, “He is 62 years old!” After
she left, and before I opened the door to the other side, I laughed to myself
and wondered if she would ever let him grow up. I later realized that I could
never truly understand the connection and love that mother (or any mother
for that matter).had for her son.
In today’s Gospel reading from John, Jesus tells His disciples, “As the Father
loves me, so I love you.” He goes on to tell them that it was not the disciples
who chose Jesus, but it was He who chose them. They should love one
another as He loves them. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s
life for their friends.
As I reflect on the love that Jesus is talking about in today’s Gospel, I realize
that the love Jesus has for us, as well as the love that we have for each other,
is not the love that the world preaches. It is not a love that is based upon
feeling (because there are many times that “feeling” of love is not present).
Rather, it is the love of commitment. It is the love that the woman had
discussed so many years ago in the confessional. Long after the smiles and
happiness are gone from the young child and young mother, the commitment
remains. Even when the person (like the son of the old woman) is far away,
the love doesn’t die.
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, perhaps all of us, men and women alike, can
learn from the example of our mothers as to the type of love that Jesus has
for us and the love we are called to have for each other!
Blessings,
Fr. Howard
P.S. The Church calls for her priests to
take a retreat each year to refresh their
spiritual lives. I will be taking my
annual 8 day silent retreat this coming
Monday. I ask that you keep me in your
prayers.
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Parish Staff
Please contact members of the parish staff
for questions, comments or concerns at
(281) 332-3031 or [email protected].
Office Manager,
Lisa Sabatier
Bookkeeper,
Michelle Kapfer
Administrative Assistant,
Sue Winkler
Director Adult Ministry,
Theresa Diaz
Music Ministry,
John Garza
Director Children’s Ministry,
Sandy Dunn
Faith Formation Admin. Asst.,
Debbie Lutz
Interim Parish Secretary,
Lucie Duplachan
Maintenance Manager,
Tim Sauser
Director Youth Ministry,
Sarah Spies
Office Assistant,
Dawn Foreman
ext. 101
ext. 103
ext. 103
ext. 104
ext. 105
ext. 107
ext. 113
ext. 114
ext. 125
ext. 127
ext. 128
School Direct Line (281) 332-4014
School Staff
Principal,
Laura Noonan
ext. 108
School Nurse/Secretary,
Tracy Field
ext. 109
School Secretary,
Kim Garcia
ext. 110
Finance Council
Deven Hull ([email protected])
Franz Hildebrand([email protected])
Matt Crowder ([email protected])
David Garner ([email protected])
Frannie Gary ([email protected])
Conni Lehmann ([email protected])
Other Information
Gabriel Project Hotline
(713) 225-5826
Marriage Annulments
Mark Martin
Theresa Diaz
(281) 636-7964
(281) 332-3031
Bulletin Deadlines
All items for the bulletin must be submitted 10
days prior to the bulletin date. Please
check with the parish office for bulletin
deadlines during holiday weeks.
Submit to [email protected]
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May 10, 2015
PARISH RETREAT
WITH ST. JOHN PAUL II
LED BY:
WHERE:
WHEN:
THERESA DIAZ
ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
INTRODUCTION: SUNDAY JUNE 7TH @ 7:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M.
Parish Announcements
SESSIONS 1 & 2: MON. & TUES. JUNE 8TH & 9TH
@ 9:00 A.M.—11:00 A.M.
OR REPEAT SESSION: @ 7:00 P.M.—9:00 P.M.
Discover
Women Seeking
The Road Less Traveled
The Road Less Traveled
May 14, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May 14, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Discover the Road Less Traveled –is a monthly
discernment gathering at St. Mary’s Seminary for
single, young adult men ages 18 and older. The
group meets every month from October to May.
Join priests and seminarians for fellowship,
prayer, music, dinner and talks about the
discernment for priesthood and religious life. 9845
Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024. Registration,
video and information can be found at
www.houstonvocations.com/discover
Gathering for women ages 18 and up who are
interested in learning more about religious life.
Sisters from different religious communities will be
present. Gatherings will be at different convents
around the archdiocese. Video, photos,
registration and details can be found at
www.houstonvocations.com/women-seeking. For
more information contact Sr. Anita Brenek, CDP at
713-652-8239 or [email protected]
**REMINDER**
Please remember that food and drink are not allowed in the main body of the church. It is a sacred
space. Additionally, it leads to issues of pests trying to come into the building. Also, please
remember to silence your cell phones during services.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is
like springtime. It’s a weekend of fresh air, the
rebirth of romance, and new beginnings. If you’d
like to make your marriage even more special
than it already is - call now! The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends are May 15-17,
2015, or June 19-21, 2015. Register early to
reserve a spot. Contact Brian & Tina Little at
281-773-4014 for more information, or go online
to houstonme.org.
Please join the Bay Area Deanery Council of
Catholic Women (BADCCW) at their installation
luncheon and May meeting, 11 a.m.—1 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 20 at Villa Capri Garden
Restaurant on the Lake in the Casa Mia, 3713
NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX 77586. Luncheon is
$14 and includes dessert and tip. CCW is an
affiliated network of dedicated Catholic women
who come together for fellowship, to grow in
spirituality, leadership and service to Christ, His
church and society. Space is limited, so reserve
early! To make reservations, for more
information, or to carpool, contact Karen Davis at
713-446-0011 or [email protected]
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Our food pantry is always in need of your
help and donations to continue their
ministry of helping the less fortunate of
our area. You can help by donating food
items from the list below or gift cards to
Kroger and monetary donations that help
defray the cost to our parish.
High School Senior Scholarship
The Ladies Auxiliary would like to invite
graduating seniors to apply for a college
scholarship. The HS Scholarship application
can be found on the St. Mary website.
Applications can also be found on the table
in the vestibule.
We look forward to receiving your
application. Completed applications can be
dropped off at the church office. The
submission deadline is May 15th at noon.
Please contact Irma Palma at 713-825-1240
for any questions or concerns.
RCIA Reunion
Altar Flower Donations
Would you like to donate the weekly
church altar flowers in memory or honor
of someone or something special?
The large display of flowers is placed
behind the presider chair and remains
there for an entire week. The cost is only
$50. If you have any questions or want
to schedule a weekend, please contact
the parish office at (281) 332-3031.
Blood Drive
Thank you to the generous
hearts of our parishioners
who donated at our blood
drive last weekend!
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 18, 2015
at 6:45 p.m. in Cargill Hall.
All past RCIA Members are invited to reunite in
Faith, Fellowship, Food and Prayer!
Topic: "SPIRITUALITY/ ANGELS & DEMONS"
Bring a covered dish to share!
Baptism Preparation Class
Our next Baptism class is scheduled for June 2.
To baptize a child at St. Mary, you must be a
registered parishioner for at least 6 months prior
to the actual Baptism. Parents must attend a
Baptism Preparation Class and complete a class
registration form. All forms and additional
information are available on our website at
www.saintmcc.org. If you have any questions,
please contact the parish office at
(281) 332-3031.
Change of Address
If you have recently moved, please contact
Dawn at the church office with your information.
Parish Announcements
Items distributed include canned fruits,
vegetables, soups and meat, peanut butter
and jelly, spaghetti and canned pasta
sauce, boxed potatoes, boxed cereal,
pancake mix, syrup, and cleaning products.
All donations may be placed in the wooden
carts located on each side of the vestibule
of the church or dropped off at the parish
office during regular office hours.
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May 10, 2015
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A Note from Sandy Dunn
Elementary Faith Formation & School News
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 22 – 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
REGISTRATION: After all Masses on May 9 and 10
Deadline for Registration is June 7
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE
We need that time to order Tee Shirts and other items according to numbers and age groups
Volunteer forms will be available at the Registration tables. We need lots of volunteers
in order to have a successful Vacation Bible School Week. Please volunteer.
Fees: $25.00 per child (this includes Music CD and Tee Shirt)
$20.00 per child if parent is volunteering to work VBS week
Ages: 3 years old if completely potty trained through current 5th Grade.
Current 6th grade and on up are encouraged to help out in the Shops and Games
WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET - PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
THANK YOU!
St. Mary Catholic School
School Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
From the principal, Mrs. Laura Noonan:
Spotlight on Second Grade…
St. Mary second grade students enjoy a variety of learning
experiences. This year they went to the see a play about one
of their favorite books, Flat Stanley, and they learned about
ocean life at Moody Gardens. They also baked bread as part
of their First Communion preparation. Their Lenten service
project was bagging rice
and beans for Interfaith
Caring Ministries. Strong
academics, paired with faithbased learning activities,
offer students the
opportunity to grow in mind,
heart and spirit!
St. Mary Catholic School is now accepting registrations for the 20152016 school year. Please email [email protected] with questions
or to schedule an appointment to discuss enrollment.
The mission of St. Mary Catholic School is to develop the whole
child’s spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth and well-being in a
Catholic environment.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Jr. High & High School Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
“Each generation
is converted by
the saint who
contradicts it
most.”
-G.K. Chesterton
We do not have Chosen tonight. Spend some quality time with your
mom!
Be on the look out for our Summer Bible study coming to the youth room
soon!
EDGE is over :( but Summer events are open! Rock the Summer Day
Camp registration is open and we NEED Chaperones and drivers.
Contact Sarah for more information.
Summer Events 2015:
Brave the Wilderness High School
Summer Camp will be July 13-17. Spots
are limited so get the registration forms
from the parish website and save your
spot! We will need 4 VIRTUS trained
chaperones to attend this camp with us
this Summer. Contact Sarah if you are
interested.
AYC 2015 “BECOME
ONE” will be July 31August 2! The conference
has expanded this year
and will be held in
George R. Brown
Convention Center. We
will stay in a hotel
downtown. Ask Sarah to
sign up TODAY!
@StMaryYouth
@StMaryYCM
May 10, 2015
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ACTS News
The 2015 St. Mary Men’s ACTS Retreat is scheduled for September 17-20 at the Christian
Renewal Center in Dickinson. Team meetings begin on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.
Adult Faith Formation
The 2015 St. Mary Women's ACTS Retreat is scheduled for November 12-15.
MONDAY EVENINGS JUNE 15TH—AUG. 10TH
@ 6:30 P.M.—8:30 P.M.
OR—REPEAT SESSION:
TUESDAY MORNINGS JUNE 16TH—AUG. 11TH
@ 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
**MEETS IN SCHOOL MEETING ROOMS #1& 2
Weeknight Adult Bible Study
Adult Evening Bible Study
New Series
“The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation”
A Journey Through the Entire Bible
Part 2
will resume on
September 14, 2015
Week #1
Drawing Strength from Our Lady of Sorrows
Speaker and author Kimberly Hahn, wife
of Dr. Scott Hahn and mother of six, is a
convert to the Catholic faith. Although
honoring Mary was difficult for Kimberly
to initially understand, she began to
encounter Mary's loving guidance in little
ways on a daily basis. In this presentation,
she reflects on the joys and sorrows that Mary prayerfully
experienced during her time on Earth, and shares how her
example leads us closer to Christ.
(CD available for purchase at kiosk in the church vestibule)
Adult Bible Study
Our next Wednesday evening
Bible Study
will meet on
May 13, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.
School Meeting Room #1
33 Days to Morning Glory:
Preparation for Marian Consecration
May 13, 2015 @ 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
May 13, 2015 @ 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
(Enrollment is closed at this time)
We will meet in School Meeting Room #2 for this
six week study. For more information, contact
Barbara Broussard at 281-300-9592 or
[email protected]
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Parish Prayer Requests
Please remember the following parishioners, friends and family of St. Mary Parish in need of our prayers. . .

Stephanie Daumas
John Guidry
Penny Guidry

Marie Gay
Ralph Lopez

Marlys Collins

Robert Distiler
Charlotte Stelly-Seitz
Virginia Dismukes
Lucy Daumas
Mirta Gonzalez
Hugo & Donna Artaza
Amelia Waelder
Norma Pabon
Gloria Guerro
Hilda Herrera
Phil & Elaine Ward
Jo Ann Villareal
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Miriam Dell’Olio
Johnny Soliz
The Van Buren Family
Scott Forth
Shirley De Cuba
Ruby De Cuba
Vickie Kapfer
JoAnn Noland

Joan Thoede
Donald Clary

Michele Marcuccio
Jane Shipley
Angie Sims
Ann Badillo
Ernest & Nicky Mireles

Jennifer Milsap
David Bigwood,Sr.
Marvin Schneider
Jimmie Tomme

Jacqueline Pelley

Maryellen Giannino
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Silent Prayer Chain - If you have a prayer request please consider calling our Silent Prayer Chain. Through
a phone call chain they will pass your prayer need on to their members who will pray daily for your intention.
To add a prayer intention to their list, please call Mary Gutschewski at (281) 332-1303.
Parish Prayer List
Becky Bazan
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Lilette Daumas Britsch
Debbie Schempt
Joel Rivera