Special Events & Announcements...
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Homebound Eucharistic Minister
If one of our loved one becomes disabled, too ill or elderly and cannot attend Mass, we
would expect them to be able to receive the Precious Body of Christ at home or at a nursing home, right? Butwhat if there is not enough Homebound Eucharistic Ministers to deliver to all of those on the list each and every Sunday, what then? The answer is heart-breaking, many may go without communion for weeks at a time and sadly this is the reality here in your parish, happening to many of our brothers and sisters in Christ. So what can I do? I can say I can make a difference, I can say I can make a change, I can give up an hour or so once or twice a month or every Sunday morning, I can say yes to the knocking on my door
and answer our plea and become a home bound Eucharistic Minister. To say yes, please call the office Tues-Fri. 9 am-12 and 1-5 PM or speak to Fr. Ed or one of our
deacons before or after Mass.
Calling all singers and instrumentalist! We are looking for choir members and musicians for all Masses, but especially looking for female voices for Saturday nights, and both male and female voices for Sunday mornings. No experience is necessary. Please contact Music Director Pat Waldron at office or come by the choir room after Mass and speak to any of the choir members.If you would like to come “try it” before making a weekly commitment you are invited to join the bilingual Confirmation and 1st Eucharist Choirs. Fr. Ed would like to have choir members from all three masses along with any new parishioners, who would like to join them to come together for these two special events. Fr. Ed has asked Larry Rodriguez, Director of the 7:30 am Spanish Choir to lead the choirs for these two events, which will take place on the following dates: Confirmation with Bishop Joe Vasquez on March 1st at the 10:30 am Mass and 1st Eucharist on May 16th at 2 PM. There will be 2 practices for each event. Confirmation-practice will take place at 7 PM Thursdays, February 13th & 20th. For 1st Eucharist at 7 PM Thursdays, May 7th & 14th. All practices will take place in the church. If you are interested in volunteering for one or both of these events or need more information, please contact the parish office or leave a message for Larry Rodriguez @ office.
​Blessing of the Throat & Candles on the Feast of St. Blaise- Blessing of the throat will take place after announcements at every Mass on February 1st & 2nd. We will also be blessing candles at all Masses. You may purchase candles at the office during office hours or bring your own. A limited amount of Blessed Candlemas taper candles will be available for sale after each Mass only while supplies last.
The Jamaica Committee informational meeting this Sunday, January 26th at the Jamaica Pavilion at 8:30 AM & 11:30 AM. Please come join us to get an update on activities/scheduled events or to give your suggestions and opinions.
les invita a una junta El Comiteo de la Jamaica informecial este Domingo 26 de Enero el la plataforma de la Jamaica a las 8:30AM en Espanol. Vengan a informase de las próximas actividades y eventos programados y para dar sus sugerencias y opiniones.
​The Bereavement Ministry will hold a meeting on Monday, February 3rd at 7 PM in RE Bldg. RM#4. New or interested members are welcome to attend.
The Archicofradia of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be hold election of officers on Sunday, February 2nd at  9AM in the cry room.
The Society is also looking for new members. If you are interested in becoming a member you are welcome to attend this meeting.
St. Mary’s Parish Council is sponsoring the following safety training: Active Shooter/ Attacker Presentation on Tuesday, January 28, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Presented by the Texas Department of Public Safety. ALL CCD and Youth Group volunteers, Ministries and Employees are encouraged to attend. The presentation is also open to all Parishioners that wish to attend.
2019 contribution statement for tax purposes, please call the office to request one. We can mail it to you or you may pick it up during office hours. Please be advised it may take at least 2 days to process your request.
      ​​Stewardship Report
​Stewardship Report for 1/18 & 1/19
Sat. 5:30 PM-          $1,954.00
Sun. 7:30 AM-         $2,768.00
Total-                       $6,447.02
2nd Coll. –Building & Maint. Fund-Total-              $1,489.33
Faith Direct for the Month of Jan.-Total-               $4,517.11
**Thank you for your support to your Parish**
​Les damos las mas sinceras
gracias al senor Atanacio
Alonzo por volver a tapizar los
arrodilleros de la iglesia sin
costo para la iglesia. Gracias
por su donacion de su tiempo y talento.
We want to give a sincere thanks to Mr.
Atanacio Alonzo for reupholstering our church
kneelers at no cost to the church. Thank you
for donating your time and talents.
We want to thank Janie &
Louisa Cruz & Frances C. Perez for the generous donation of the beautiful Holy Spirit Brass Plaque that is now above the Crucifix on the altar. The plaque was donated
in Loving Memory of their parents and life-long
parishioners +Juan & Victoria Cruz.
The Respect Life Ministry Angel Tree- We want to thank all our parishioners who picked up a ornament and
returned the items back to us. If you have not returned your items you may still do
so by bringing them to the office this week.