7810 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas 77379-7101

Office: 281-370-3401 Fax: 281-605-1640

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. www.silcc.org

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Lenten Penance Service Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Join us for our Lenten Penance Service on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5 p.m. at Prince of Peace. There will be no confession at St. Ignatius on Wednesday, March 4th. See inside for more information.

Family Service Day

Join us as we spruce up our campus as a family, before Easter. For more information see inside. Pg. 13

Pastor’s Column Turn away from sin! Be faithful to the Gospel! Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return. Join as Fr. Norbert talks about the Season of Lent. Pg. 04 & 15 (Español)

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 1, 2020

Parish Lenten Mission Join us for our Parish Lenten Mission. See inside for more information on dates and times.

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Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon

Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations

Kristin Garcia Office Manager

Lisa Kubis Business Manager

Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant

Betty Keller Receptionist

Ryan Bearer Receptionist

Sophia Nguyen Receptionist

Juan Velasco Facilities Manager

Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant

Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant

Office of Liturgy and Sacraments

Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate

Natasha Faircloth Asst. Director of Liturgy

Chris Bearer Director of Music

Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music

Office of Formation

Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate

Chris Osgood Director of Youth Ministries

Alyssa Vijil Co. Dir. of Youth Ministries

Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem.

Gracia Avila Admin Assistant

Lisa Pickering Admin Assistant

Early Childhood Center

Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood

Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood

Office of Social Services

Ascención Amado Director of Social Services

Kenneth Anicete Admin Assistant

Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses.

WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor

Rev. Justin Cormie Parochial Vicar

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA

PASTORAL OFFICE/ OFICINA PASTORAL

@ignatiusloyolacc

MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA

* Celebrated at St. Luke's Hospital Chapel in Vintage

** Spanish Mass

LITURGY OF THE HOURS Morning Prayer: Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.

Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m. *Every Friday Evening of Lent and Easter

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:45 p.m. Saturday: 5:15 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (Español), 5:15 p.m. (LifeTeen)

NURSERY Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and

Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, March 2 9 a.m. Jacqueline March (+) Tuesday, March 3

9 a.m. Luke & Rosa Lee Roffino (+) Wednesday, March 4 9 a.m. Bob Suirek (+) 6:45 p.m. Albert & Alvin Weierman (+) Thursday, March 5 9 a.m. Norbert Maduzia, Sr. (+) Friday, March 6 9 a.m. Jessie Ortego (+)

*12 p.m. Edward Hultin (+) Saturday, March 7

5:15 p.m. Perpetual Mass Intentions Sunday, March 8

7:30 a.m. Ejimakor Family (LVG/+) 9 a.m. Carol Mauro (+) 11 a.m. Pro Populo **1 p.m. Gerardo Jose Quintero (+) 5:15 p.m. Vincent Daniel Du Dao (+)

Diocesan Services Fund 2020 *Parish Goal $300,000.00 *Total Amount Paid $0.00 *Total Amount Pledged $0.00 *Total Number of Participants 0 *Total Number of Households 4134 *Average Participant Pledge $0.00 *Paid Over (Under) Goal ($300,000.00) *Pledged Over (Under) Goal ($300,000.00) *Percent Paid 0.00% Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/

FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS

March 7-8 Second Sunday of

Lent Daylight Savings

Time

Saturday/ Sábado

5:15 p.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 7:30 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 9:00 a.m.

Sunday/ Domingo 11:00 a.m. Penitential

Rite

Sunday/ Domingo 1:00 p.m. Español Encuentro

Retreat

Sunday/ Domingo 5:15 p.m.

Presider Fr. Justin Fr. Jorge Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin

Homilist Fr. Justin Fr. Jorge Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin

Deacon Vines Mouton Glueck Higgins Chen Olivier

PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE

Highlighted Ministry Supported by DSF

IGNITE: “Our Faith, Our Mission,” the capital campaign for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, was relaunched in Fall 2018 and includes two new case elements: An ongoing Disaster Recovery Fund in order to prepare for future disaster assistance ($20 million) and a fund for Rebuilding our Parishes and Schools in Light of Harvey ($20

million). The $150 million goal of the campaign will remain unchanged. The three original case elements will remain as those needs are still present, but have been reduced in order to accommodate the new realities of the Archdiocese: • St. Mary’s Seminary ($30 million) • Catholic Education ($20 million) • Faith Formation ($10 million) The parish share of the campaign remains $50 million. Our parish goal is $1,880,235.36 of which $620,477.67 will be returned to St. Ignatius of Loyola, which is 33% of the funds raised. If we surpass the goal then 67% of the funds will stay in the parish for our use. We are dedicating all returns to the debt reduction on the Gonzaga Center. To learn more about IGNITE.

Sent to Build Community Loan Redemption *(through 10/31/19) *Beginning Loan Balance $6,025,000.00 *Principal Payments $1,625,720 *Remaining Loan Balance $4,399.272.00 *Interest Payments $455,118.00

Whether you are already enrolled or new to Faith Direct, you can now choose to have your monthly donations

processed on the 4th or the 15th, or both 4th and 15th using a credit card, debit card or bank draft.

Go to www.faithdirect.net to create an account or make changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134

If you are new to the parish or have not made a pledge and wish to do so, please contact Ron Svoboda.

Parish Financial Information February 23rd $ 26,699.36

January Faith Direct $ 92,252.43

SPECIAL COLLECTION/ COLECCION ESPECIAL

February 26th: Archdiocesan Social Ministries Collection

DSF Spotlight… Did you know in the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston, 3,460 couples were married in the Catholic Church? The Office of Family Life Ministry is committed to increase the

awareness of the family of the basic unit of the Church and society to include marriage, family, and parenting education and

enrichment.

The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) supports 60+ programs benefitting

1.7 million Catholics in our Archdiocese. Learn more at

archgh.org/dsf.

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Turn away from sin! Be faithful to the Gospel! Remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return. With

those words the Church has ushered in the Season of Lent. These words serve as a call to the baptized that it is time to take stock in who we are as Christians. Our lives get very complicated and often when that happens, we tend to the greasy wheel that squeaks the loudest. Because God is always present to us and because we know of God’s infinite love for us, many times we put God down on the priority list; God never squeaks at us! However, we hear in the Scriptures during the Lenten season to choose life over death; choose God over the world; choose grace rather than sin. My friends, the readings throughout the season of Lent are God’s way of becoming the squeaky wheel of our lives. God IS understanding, but Scripture tells us that God is also a jealous God, wanting us to place Him first in our lives. The forty days of Lent provide us the opportunity to reflect upon our lives and as last Sun-day’s Gospel called us to do: take stock to make sure our words and actions are in agreement. If your foundation has become like sand, the quarantine of Lent provides the opportunity through alms giving, prayer and fasting to shore up our foundation; to make certain that your house, the place where God dwells within you, is clean, strong and ready once more to endure the pressures of life. Through the penance of Lent, we will arrive at Easter to renew our baptis-mal promises. Once more, having turned away from sin and by being faithful to the Gospel, we will make the promis-es to reject Satan, his empty promises, the glamour of evil and live as a child of God filled with the Holy Spirit.

Let us also remember that Lent is not just about “me” and “my” deeper conversion. Rather, it is also about us as a community of faith. We fast in support of one another; we give alms to assist the hungry and needy; we pray for one another’s journey through Lent and life. The individual members of the community grow stronger in the bonds that bind us together. For we were baptized into the Body of Christ, all of us members of the same Body bound to-gether by Christ Himself. Through our Lenten practices we grow stronger so that the renewal of our commitment to-gether will also be strengthened. There are numerous possibilities for you to enter the discipline of Lent. In addition to Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday, Stations of the Cross on Friday, K of C Lenten dinners on Friday, operation Rice Bowl, you may choose to stand for the dignity of life on Fridays at Planned Parenthood.

While the Season of Lent is a time of renewal for the baptized, it is also a time of enlightenment for those journeying to the sacraments of initiation. The catechumens are being sent to the Bishop today so that they may be called to the sacraments that will bring them new life: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Once they have been chosen, they will become known as “the Elect” and will come before the community three times (the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent) asking for our prayers as they near the waters of life. We will pray over them, casting out the power of evil and darkness and asking God to send His Spirit of light into them. The journey of the Elect is depicted in the New Testament painting near the baptismal font. Each vignette around the crucified Lord is a depiction of those Lenten Gospels that prepare the Elect for baptism. Let us include them in our prayer during this Lenten sea-son that God may fill them with light, hope and peace. Part of the Lenten Season is the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Once more, we will join with Prince of Peace and St. Anne’s Parishes in our Lenten Penance service on this Tuesday, March 3rd. If you haven’t been to Confession in a while, now is the time. This joint celebration is a way to gather numerous priests in one place. Mark your calendars now, prepare through an examination of conscious and celebrate God’s forgiveness for you found in the life, death and resurrection of His only Son. Speaking of “seasons”, two Sundays ago we joined with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and kicked off the “season” of the Diocesan Development Fund Appeal. The DSF is an important part of the Archdiocesan’ s way of reaching out to the people in our area; bring to them the presence of Christ. There are many ministries that are bigger than any single parish. In fact, many of the DSF funded ministries in the Archdiocese assist the parishes in fulfilling our obligations as a parish community. As part of the Archdiocese it is important for each of us to contribute to the Cardinal’s annual appeal. If you have not received the information in the mail, we have envelopes available for you in the narthex. You may donate as a one-time donation or make a pledge to be paid out over ten months. Through DSF you allow the voice of Christ to be heard, bringing His message of peace, love, compassion and forgiveness. The DSF video is located on our home page. Listen and watch Fr. Justin explain the journey he has made which was possible partly through DSF. Blessings and peace and a Lenten conversion,

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Monday, March 2 Building Thursday, March 5 Building

6:15 a.m. Men's Prayer Group-ACTS Faber-8 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 10 a.m. Hope Center Homeless Cooking McGivney Kitchen

9 a.m. Regina Caeli Academy Gonzaga 10 a.m. St. Joseph Altar Baking Christus Center Kitchen

10 a.m. St. Joseph Altar Baking Christus Center Kitchen

10 a.m. Women's Thursday Prayer Group Faber-3

4:30 p.m. High School Basketball Gonzaga- BB Court

10 a.m. Deanery Meeting McGivney Hall

6 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Planning Meeting Xavier-14 6 p.m. Junior High Bible Study Upper Room

6:30 p.m. Lightworks Faber-8 6 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

7 p.m. Legion of Mary Meeting Faber-6 6:30 p.m. Grief Support Faber-5

7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Meeting Sexton Hall B & C 6:30 p.m. Zumba Christus Center

7 p.m. Infant Baptism Parent Session Pt. 1 Xavier-12 7 p.m. Leadership Night McGivney Hall

7 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study Faber-8

Tuesday, March 3 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Information Meeting

Xavier-14

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

10 a.m. Living Stones Faber-5

10 a.m. Craft Guild Meeting Xavier-15 Friday, March 6

11 a.m. ARCHGH Facilities Connect McGivney Hall 9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga

1 p.m. Women's Board Meeting Xavier-14 9:45 a.m. Lenten Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Reservation Chapel

1:30 p.m. Senior Friends Board Meeting Xavier-15 10 a.m. Grupo de Estuido Biblico Faber-6

4:45 p.m. Family Catechesis Sexton Hall 4 p.m. Encuentro con Cristo Retreat Christus Center

6 p.m. Prayer Group Reservation Chapel 5 p.m. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dinners

McGivney Hall

6 p.m. AA Meeting Faber-5 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. Family Catechesis Sexton Hall 7 p.m. Grupo de Oracion: Hombres y Mujeres de Fe

Xavier-12

7 p.m. RCIA Catechumenate Faber-8 8 p.m. Via Crucis Reservation Chapel

7 p.m. RCIA Inquiry Faber-3

7:15 p.m. Knights of Columbus O&D Faber-5 Saturday, March 7

7:30 p.m. Coro Rehearsal Choir Room 7 a.m. Encuento con Cristo Retreat Christus Center

7:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Bible Study Xavier-12

Wednesday, March 4 8 a.m. ACTS- Men Prayer Group Xavier-16

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga 9 a.m. Zumba McGivney Hall

10 a.m. Bible Study Xavier-12 9 a.m. RCIA Retreat Faber-8

4:45 p.m. Family Catechesis Sexton Hall 5 p.m. AHG Troop 1325 Father Daughter Dance

Sexton Hall

5:30 p.m. Junior High Formation Gonzaga

6 p.m. ESL Lessons Xavier-11, 13, & 14 Sunday, March 8

7:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Fair Christus Center 7 a.m. Encuento con Cristo Retreat Christus Center

7:30 p.m. Upper Room Upper Room 8 a.m. Knights of Columbus Parish Breakfast

McGivney Hall

9 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word Lady Chapel & Holy Family Suite 11 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word

9:45 a.m. Renacer en Cristo Faber-8

1 p.m. Squirettes of Mary Meeting Sexton Hall

1:30 p.m. St. Joseph Altar Baking Sunday Christus Center Kitchen

3 p.m. Baptism Sanctuary

THIS WEEK’S READINGS THIS WEEK’S READING

Sunday, Mar 01, 2020 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Count me in A fresh supply of blood keeps the body nourished, just as children add a new chapter to the story of every family. In the same way, our nation’s vitality has always been renewed by the welcoming of immigrants. The church likewise depends on making the way of Jesus attractive to new members. Today we celebrate those entering our church community through the Rite of Election. As they sign their names in the Book of Election, we might ask: What are we doing to keep the Body of Christ alive and well?

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 (22). “How much more did the grace of God . . . overflow for the many.”

Monday, Mar 02, 2020 LENTEN WEEKDAY Heaven all the way Today’s gospel raises the specter of “eternal punishment,” better known as hell. In popular imagination, hell is a fiery place of suffering that a punishing God sends people to. Not so fast, say today’s Catholic theologians, including the last three popes. God is not a torturer. Hell is not so much a physical place but a separation from God chosen by humans. “It is heaven all the way to heaven,” declared Saint Catherine of Siena. To which Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M. adds, “It’s hell all the way to hell.” Today choose heaven.

TODAY'S READINGS: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25:31-46 (224). “‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’”

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2020 MEMORIAL OF KATHARINE DREXEL, VIRGIN Stand for equality The first American-born U.S. saint, Katharine Drexel was exactly what the country needed. Born into wealth and privilege in 1858, she learned about charity from her parents and took an interest in serving Native Americans and African Americans, who she saw were unjustly excluded from the American dream. Of all the great things she did, perhaps her biggest accomplishment was the founding of Xavier University in New Orleans, the first Catholic university in the United States for African Americans. Look to her and help everyone get an equal chance.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15 (225). “Give us this day our daily bread.”

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2020 MEMORIAL OF CASIMIR Let’s be the royal we It’s that day of the year when you can joke about the date also being a direct order—to “march forth.” But under whose authority? And for what purpose? In biblical times, of course, it was at the behest of a powerful king or other sovereign. But what about us? If we were baptized as children in the Catholic rite that anoints us “priest, prophet, and king” along with Jesus, we can look to someone such as Saint Casimir. Like this beloved prince of Poland in the 1400s, we act like a sovereign whenever we use our resources for good and influence those

under our direction—be they children, students, coworkers, or fellow citizens—to do the same.

TODAY'S READINGS: Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32 (226). “When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne.”

Thursday, Mar 05, 2020 LENTEN WEEKDAY Let the body guide you Prayer takes many forms—mental, verbal, visual, and physical. We speak, sing, reflect silently, stand, kneel, clasp our hands together. One time-honored Catholic tradition that is rarely seen—except perhaps on Good Friday or at ordinations and monastic professions—is prostration, the act of lying facedown on the ground. It symbolizes profound adoration, humility, or sorrow before God, and also expresses the “earthy” connection between God, humanity, and all creation. We “shorten” this prayer form when we bow our heads. As you enter into your own prayer, consider how bowing your head or lying prostrate might assist you in connecting more fully or in a different way with God.

TODAY'S READINGS: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Matthew 7:7-12 (227). “Queen Esther, seized with mortal anguish, had recourse to the LORD. She lay prostrate upon the ground.”

Friday, Mar 06, 2020 LENTEN WEEKDAY; DAY OF ABSTINENCE Be a little more careful Lent invites us to a conversion of heart; any practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can be the means of surrendering anger and loving more deeply. How might we do that? Smile at everyone you encounter today. Pray for ourselves and the people (or leaders) with whom we struggle. Ask each morning for the grace to imagine a walk in the shoes of a difficult person. Work to remove the judgment from your heart, and find the courage to mend a broken relationship. As the poet e.e. cummings put it, “be of love (a little) / More careful / Than of everything.”

TODAY'S READINGS: Ezekiel 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26 (228). “Go first to be reconciled with your brother.”

Saturday, Mar 07, 2020 MEMORIAL OF PERPETUA AND FELICITY, MARTYRS Courage can be costly Questions of conscience tend to get overlooked in the daily demands of work and family. But as totalitarian regimes around the world proliferate, some may face dilemmas similar to that of Perpetua and her servant Felicity. Both martyrs chose fidelity to Christ despite—or because of—their obligations as new mothers. Franz Jagerstatter, centuries later, in fidelity to his Catholic faith and love for his three daughters, refused a loyalty oath to Hitler and was beheaded. The sun rises on evil and good. But death does not have the last word. So risk speaking the truth.

TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48 (229). “For [God] makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good.”

LITURGY LITURGY

Lenten Reconciliation Service

Lent is a time of preparation for our Easter celebration of Lord’s Pasch, a season of spiritual disciplines (prayer, fasting and almsgiving), and a time of personal reflection, reconciliation, and conversion.

We will celebrate our Parish Reconciliation Service in conjunction with Prince of Peace and St. Anne.

Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. at Prince of Peace.

Plan to take advantage of

this ritual opportunity to celebrate

God’s mercy and love.

NO 5:15 p.m. Confessions at St. Ignatius on

Wednesday, March 4.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday of Lent Following 9 a.m. Mass Continuing throughout

the day in the Reservation Chapel

Concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction starting at 6:15 a.m.

Sign up in the Narthex

GUIDELINES FOR LENTEN OBSERVANCES

Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Good Friday (April 10) is a day of fast and abstinence.

Fasting binds all persons ages 18-59 unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s own needs. Eating between meals is not allowed although fluids may be taken.

Abstinence binds all persons who are 14 or older, unless prevented by poor health. On days of abstinence, the consumption of meat is not allowed. The Church strongly encourages the observance of Friday abstinence, but failure to do so is not regarded as sinful. However, pastors and parents are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligation to fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance.

Lent is a penitential season and as such religious practice such as daily Mass, reception of the Sacrament of Penance, the devotion of the Stations of the Cross and other forms of daily prayer

and reflection, works of charity and justice, and acts of self-denial are highly encouraged.

Stations of the Cross

Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in English

Via Crucis

Viernes durante Cuaresma a las 8 de la noche en Español

Coro de Niños

Estamos formando un coro de niños para que canten una vez al mes en la Misa de Español a la una de la tarde para grados tercero a octavo.

Contactar a Peter Ramirez para registrarse pramirez@silcc.org

Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive Listening Devices are now available to be checked out at the Welcome Center before each weekend Mass for those who have difficulty hearing.

Incense at Mass on Sundays of Lent

9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

Childcare Available for Sunday Masses

Childcare is available in the Christus Center for children ages 6 months-4 years,

during the 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:15 p.m. Masses on Sundays. No registration required.

NEWS & EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Parish Counselor is available on-site at St. Ignatius of Loyola

For details and appointments, call (844) 295-3167 or visit

www.MyParishCounseling.com/silcc.

Wedding Banns Please pray for the following couples:

Thomas Ames & Marie Grace De Le Vingne

Tyler Marley & Kayla Sexton Jacob Weicht & Joceyln Weicht Steven Doan & Allison Nguyen

Johnathan Nguyen & Tiffany Tran

1. Visit the weblink:

galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com 2. Create a login.

3. View and update Family information.

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Welcome Newly Baptized Emma Sofia Moran Olivia Grace Dunn Amelia Kate Dunn Blakely Emma Dunn Grayson James Dunn Clara Elizabeth Scheller Braxton Jean Chalabian Mateo Andres Morales Negron Carson Kane Laveau London Jade Hamilton Sheldon Obiajulu Musa Audrey Jude Castillo Natalya Lara Guerra Ramy Luis Guerra Abby Elizabeth Batiste Chase Irvin Batiste Luisina Aralise Gonzalez Noah Sergio Shaffer

Text App to phone number 88202, or visit myparishapp.com to download.

In Memoriam

John Di Giuilo, father of Laura Farrell & husband of Anna Di Giulio

Charles A. Seberger, father of Dennis Seberger

Rita Swanteck, mother of Nanci and Georgene

OUTREACH

Food For NAM

St. Ignatius of Loyola works with

Northwest Assistance Ministry (NAM) to provide to those in need.

Please bring your non-perishable items to the NAM Food Box by the

Welcome Center

*We cannot accept dented cans or expired food*

Ministry Spotlight

Jerome’s Hope Retreat Jerome’s Hope is a retreat for parents who have experienced

miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

Details March 28

Cost: $25

Location: St. Ignatius of

Loyola

For registration

and questions:

713-741-8728

Easter Gift Bag

GIVING IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER!

Help us provide a gift bag to our homeless brothers and sisters during our annual Easter Brunch.

Just go to silcc.org/outreach and click on the “Registry” link.

We will be giving away toiletries, snacks, and socks.

Your order will be delivered directly to our Parish Office.

You can also deliver travel size toiletries anytime to the

Main Parish Office.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

For questions: outreach@silcc.org or

281-370-3401

FORMATION

YOUTH MINISTRY

Basketball

Mondays 4 p.m. Basketball Court

HS Upper Room Wednesdays beginning with 6:45 p.m.

Mass in Lady Chapel

Youth Ministry Fair Wednesday, March 4

EARLY CHILDHOOD EC/ELEMENTARY

SAINTS OF THE MONTH

Sts. Zachary & Elizabeth

We can read about Sts. Zachary

(Zechariah) and Elizabeth in the

gospel of Luke. Zachary was a priest

in Jerusalem. His wife, Elizabeth,

was the cousin of Mary, the Mother

of Jesus. They are the parents of St.

John the Baptist, the great prophet

who preached about the coming of

Jesus.

Over the coming weeks, we will get

to know these relatives of Jesus

better.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Registration is open for the 2020-2021 school year.

We offer programs for children 8 months-kindergarten.

New extended hours until 4:30 p.m.

Registration forms available in the office. NEW! Online

registration is available on the parish website at

silcc.org/mothers-day-out. Tours are available upon request.

Contact Kathy or Donna at 281-370-3401 for more

information. February '20

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EDGE/Lifeteen

JH Formation/HS Upper Room

JH Friday Funday

JH Bible Study

Mardi Gras Parish Event

JH Youth Rally

HS Confirmation Retreat

HS Confirmation

SUMMER FUN 2020 We are offering a Summer Fun

program. It will be available 7 weeks throughout the summer. The program

is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The

fee is $80 per week. Children 18 months through 1st grade (entering

Fall 2020) may attend the program. Forms are available at the

office and on our website. The children will explore a bible story every week, with arts and crafts, songs, and stories that follow

the theme. June 2-4; June 9-11; June 16-18

June 30-July 2; July 7-9; July 14 –16 July 28-30.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

FRIDAY, March 6, 6-10 P.M.

Children ages 1—9 years can come for an evening of fun, crafts, games, and story time. A light dinner will be served. Registration forms are available in the parish office. We need a minimum of 8 children to sign up. Contact Kathy or Donna for more information.

FIRST EUCHARIST RETREAT

The First Eucharist Retreat is for children who have met all

requirements to make their First Eucharist in April.

At least one parent is expected to attend with their child(ren)

for the day.

When: Saturday, March 28 Time: 8:45 a.m. to noon Place: Christus Center

If any questions, contact Lucille Pavlock at

lpavlock@silcc.org or at 281-290-4618.

FORMATION

ADULT FORMATION YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Open to everyone in their 20s or 30s looking for fellowship and a group of

peers to share their faith.

Bible Study Thursdays 7 p.m. Faber Room 8

February-Love Topics: Love Languages, Agape, Prayer Types,

Dinner to follow.

Join our Groupme Email us to join our Groupme and receive reminders, prayer requests,

and social opportunities.

Café Catholica Lite March 12

Our Mother of Mercy Church “Unfiltered: Removing our Masks”

Dinner and social hour from 6-7 p.m. Worship experience 7-9 p.m.

SACRAMENTS INFANT BAPTISM We invite you to attend the two required sessions for both parents; no registration required. Godparents are encouraged to

attend as well. The next sessions are March 2nd & 9th 7-9 p.m. in Xavier Room 12.

RCIA - 7 Years & Older We welcome you to the Catholic Church and look forward to sharing our faith with you! If you have

not been baptized Catholic or are seeking communion and confirmation please contact us at rciaformation@silcc.org

MARRIAGE We invite you to attend our Marriage Orientation on March 22 at 1:30 p.m. in Faber Center Room

5 (a Spanish-language session is available at 3 p.m. that same day). Engaged couples are encouraged to attend an orientation at least 6 months prior to your desired date and not set any dates prior to meeting with clergy.

VOCATIONS Is God calling you? Contact vocations@silcc.org for information about

upcoming programs for those discerning religious vocations as a priest, deacon, or religious sister.

St. Ignatius Young Adults

Yam@silcc.org

Get FORMED this Lent! Go to FORMED.org and enter our

parish access code 7G2HRW to discover these and other Lenten

videos:

• Daily Lenten Reflections from Dr. Tim Gray

• Into the Desert: A Lenten Study on Prayer By Dr. Tim Gray

• My Beloved Son: Mediations for Lent by Bishop Robert Barron

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING WORKSHOP Monday, April 13th 7-9 p.m.

This workshop is for married and engaged couples who wish to learn more about the Creighton Fertility Model for natural family planning.

To register or for more information, contact Amy Auzenne at

aauzenne@silcc.org

Save the Dates: “But you are ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises’ of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” I Peter 2:9

Today, three adults and six children participated in the Rite of Election with at our parish. Please pray for these newly Elect as they prepare for baptism at the Easter Vigil:

Mayra A Rayshod D Mariah L Julissa Q Luis S

Johnathan ATaryn H Arely M Juan S

Give Blood! St. Ignatius of Loyola Sunday, March 22 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Christus Center

To make an appointment contact: blooddrive@silcc.org

COMMUNITY LIFE

Knights of Columbus Announcements Lenten Fish Fry Dinners this Friday. Knights are needed to help setup, cook and serve. Prep starts at 3 p.m. Dinner service is 5-7 p.m. CMG Safe Haven training is required for all volunteers. Informational Meeting: Thursday, March 5 in Xavier Rm 14, 7 p.m. Learn more about our Council and our Order’s principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Email membership@kofc10861.org for more information. More March events: First Friday Adoration – March 6; Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 8; St. Patrick’s Day Party – Saturday, March 14 Find us online: Updates to our schedule will be posted to our Council website at www.kofc10861.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/knights10861

Cub Scout Pack 1325 Cub Scout Pack 1325 offers adventures for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. Our year is full of fun activities, camping, outdoor skills and leadership opportunities. We meet most Mondays in Gonzaga Building. For more information, contact our Pack leaders at cubscouts@silcc.org

Grief Support: Seasons of Hope A scripture-based journey for those in need of consolation, answers, direction and hope. We meet in Faber Room 5 on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All faith communities are welcome. For more information, contact Dcn. Joe Wright,

281-370-3401.

Craft Guild: Crafters wanted! The Craft Guild is looking for new members. We meet the 1st Tuesday and the 3rd Friday of the month. We are looking for ideas and creative people who can help with making craft items for sale at the Fall Festival. Upcoming dates are March 3rd and March 20th in Xavier 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Women’s Club: All women of the parish are invited to attend the Women's Club general meeting on March 10 in McGivney Hall. Refreshments and social time begin at 6:30 p.m. As our Lenten reflection we will have as our guest speaker, Father Justin Cormie. Please join us for an evening of reflection and comradery.

St. Joseph Altar: The Tradition of the St Joseph Altar continues Saturday, March 21st, in the Christus Center after 5:15 Mass

The St. Joseph Altar Guild invites you

to join them for an evening of food and fun honoring St. Joseph and

sharing in a traditional Sicilian dinner. You will have the opportunity to purchase a wonderful selection of

traditional Italian cookies made with love by the Guild. Also available for purchase will be cannoli and specialty

items from the Altar itself. We are bringing back the raffle and will be selling tickets soon. Donations are

greatly appreciated, and all proceeds go to the less fortunate in our area. So please join us as we honor St. Joseph

and give our prayerful intentions at our Altar.

For additional information or to volunteer, contact:

Stjosephaltarguild@silcc.org

The St. Ignatius of Loyola Vocations Committee: invites you and your family to join us in praying a Rosary for Vocations each Wednesday evening beginning March 4 at 6:00 pm in the Lady Chapel. The rosary will be led by one of our committee members and offered for the increase of vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and holy matrimony, especially in our own parish. Contact vocations@silcc.org for more information.

Senior Friends: The Senior Friends meeting will be in McGivney Hall on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. Enjoy coffee with us from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. before the meeting. A lite lunch will be served. New members are welcome. Hope to see you there.

YEAR OF THE FAMILY EVENTS

PASSION PLAY 2020 PARISH LENTEN MISSION

PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT PARISH WIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHT

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE The assembly is now invited to make an examination of conscience. This can be done in silence or by using the examination below. Two readers might alternate. Allow a brief period of silence between each question or phrase. Presider: The following examination of conscience is based upon the Confiteor. Please reflect quietly as each part is read. I CONFESS TO ALMIGHTY GOD

Do I sincerely want to be set free from sin and turn again to God? Do I seek a deeper relationship with God in this sacrament of reconciliation?

AND TO YOU MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Do I have a genuine love for my family and friends, neighbors and co-workers, or fellow students? Have I contributed to the well being and happiness of others at home? Am I aware of my global relationship to those suffering and dying in other parts of the world? Am I committed to seek peace and promote justice for every person?

THAT I HAVE SINNED THROUGH MY OWN FAULT

Do I blame others for my wrongdoing or for the misfortune that befalls me? Do I accept responsibility for the commitments I have made to others – my spouse? my parents? my children? my

parish? Do I accept that society’s evils are within my power to change?

IN MY THOUGHT AND IN MY WORDS

Have ever harbored ill thoughts against another person? Have my addictions affected my judgment or behavior? Have my fears or prejudices prevented me from speaking out on behalf of the poor, the unborn, or people of other

races? Have my words caused others hurt? Has my silence caused others harm?

IN WHAT I HAVE DONE

Do I seek to be the center of attention? Have I imposed my will on others without respecting their needs or free-doms?

Am I focused on my needs to the detriment of the needs of others? Am I obsessed with having the perfect body, making more money, or having the latest technology? Do I need to be in control of all people and all situations? Do I work more than is healthy for my mind or body?

IN WHAT I HAVE FAILED TO DO

Have I neglected by responsibilities to my family? Have I neglected my health? Have I neglected my prayer life? Do I use the earth’s resources wisely?

AND I ASK BLESSED MARY, EVER VIRGIN AND ALL THE SAINTS

Do I appreciate the great gift of the Eucharist? Do I worship with my Community each Sunday? Do I reflect often on what God is calling me to do?

AND YOU MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Am I so independent that I refuse to ask for help or let others assist me? Do I support and defend other members of my family? Do I give others the opportunity to share their gifts and talents? Do I treat those who wait on me or who work with me with the dignity they deserve as fellow human beings?

TO PRAY FOR ME TO THE LORD OUR GOD

Do I promise prayers for people and situations and not follow through? Do I remember to pray for others in my parish, especially for those who are preparing to receive the sacraments?

Queridos hermanos: ¡Apártate del pecado! ¡Sé fiel al Evangelio! Recuerda que eres polvo y al polvo volverás. Con esas palabras, la Iglesia ha dado paso a la temporada de Cuaresma. Estas palabras sirven como un llamado a los bautizados de que es hora de hacer un estudio de quiénes somos como cristianos. Nuestras vidas se vuelven muy complicadas y, a menudo, cuando esto sucede, tendemos poner atención y esfuerzo a la rueda o llanta que hace el ruido más fuerte. Debido a que Dios siempre está presente para nosotros y porque conocemos el amor infinito de Dios por nosotros, muchas veces colocamos a Dios en la parte baja de la lista de nuestras prioridades; ¡Dios nunca nos grita! Sin embargo, escuchamos en las Escrituras durante la temporada de Cuaresma que debemos elegir la vida sobre la muerte; elige a Dios sobre el mundo; elige la gracia en lugar del pecado. Mis amigos, las lecturas durante la temporada de Cuaresma son la forma en la que Dios toma el lugar de la rueda ruidosa de nuestras vidas. Dios ES comprensivo, pero las Escrituras nos dicen que Dios también es un Dios celoso, que quiere que lo coloquemos primero en nuestras vidas. Los cuarenta días de Cuaresma nos brindan la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre nuestras vidas y, como escuchamos en el Evangelio del domingo pasado: nos invitan a hacer un recuento de nuestras vidas para asegurarnos de que nuestras palabras y acciones estén de acuerdo. Si sus cimientos se han convertido en arena, los cuarenta días de Cuaresma nos brindan la oportunidad a través de limosnas, oraciones y ayunos para fortalecer nuestros fundamentos; para asegurarse de que su casa, el lugar donde Dios habita dentro de usted, esté limpia, fuerte y lista una vez más para soportar las presiones de la vida. A través de las penitencias de la Cuaresma, llegaremos a la Pascua para renovar nuestras promesas bautismales. Una vez más, habiéndonos alejado del pecado y siendo fieles al Evangelio, haremos las promesas de rechazar a Satanás, sus promesas vacías, el glamur (encanto que fascina) del mal y vivir como un hijo de Dios lleno del Espíritu Santo. Recordemos también que la Cuaresma no se trata solo de "mi" conversión más profunda. Más bien se trata de nosotros como una comunidad de fe. Ayunamos en apoyo mutuo; damos limosnas para ayudar a los hambrientos y necesitados; Oramos por la trayectoria que hacemos todos juntos durante la Cuaresma y la vida. Los miembros individuales de la comunidad se fortalecen en los lazos que nos unen. Porque fuimos bautizados en el Cuerpo de Cristo, todos nosotros miembros del mismo Cuerpo unidos por Cristo mismo. A través de nuestras prácticas de Cuaresma nos fortalecemos para que la renovación de nuestro compromiso juntos, también se fortalezca. Hay numerosas posibilidades para que entren en la disciplina de la Cuaresma. Además de la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento, del vía crucis y las cenas de pescado preparadas por los Caballeros de Colón todos los viernes, también tenemos la operación Rice Bowl y puedes elegir defender la dignidad de la vida los viernes en Planned Parenthood. Mientras que la temporada de Cuaresma es un tiempo de renovación para los bautizados, también es un tiempo de iluminación para aquellos que se preparan en celebración de los sacramentos de iniciación. Los catecúmenos están siendo enviados al Obispo hoy para que puedan ser llamados a los sacramentos que les traerán una nueva vida: Bautismo, Confirmación y Santa Eucaristía. Una vez que hayan sido electos, serán conocidos como "los elegidos" y se presentarán ante la comunidad tres veces (el tercer, cuarto y quinto domingos de Cuaresma) pidiendo nuestras oraciones a medida que se acercan a las aguas de la vida. Oraremos por ellos, expulsando el poder del mal y la oscuridad y pidiéndole a Dios que envíe su Espíritu de luz hacia ellos. El viaje de los elegidos se representa en la pintura del Nuevo Testamento cerca de la fuente bautismal. Cada viñeta alrededor del Señor crucificado es una representación de los Evangelios cuaresmales que preparan a los elegidos para el bautismo. Incluyámoslos en nuestras oraciones durante esta temporada de Cuaresma para que Dios los llene de luz, esperanza y paz. Parte de la temporada de Cuaresma es la celebración del Sacramento de la Reconciliación. Una vez más, nos uniremos con las parroquias Príncipe de Paz y St. Anne en nuestro servicio de Penitencia Cuaresmal este martes 3 de marzo. Si no ha hecho su confesión por un buen tiempo, quizá ahora sea el momento. Esta celebración conjunta es una forma de reunir numerosos sacerdotes en un solo lugar. Marque sus calendarios ahora, prepárese mediante un examen de conciencia y celebre el perdón de Dios por lo que encontró en la vida, muerte y resurrección de su único Hijo. Hablando de "estaciones", hace dos domingos nos unimos a la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston y comenzamos la "temporada" de la Apelación del Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos. El DSF es una parte importante de la forma en que la Arquidiócesis se acerca a las personas en nuestra área; trayéndoles la presencia de Cristo. Hay muchos ministerios que son aún más grandes que algunas parroquias. De hecho, muchos de los ministerios financiados por el DSF en la Arquidiócesis ayudan a las parroquias a cumplir con nuestras obligaciones como comunidad parroquial. Como parte de la Arquidiócesis, es importante que cada uno de nosotros contribuya a la apelación anual del Cardenal. Si no ha recibido la información por correo, tenemos sobres disponibles para usted en el nártex. Puede hacer una donación única o hacer una promesa de pago durante diez meses. A través del DSF, permitimos que se escuche la voz de Cristo, trayendo su mensaje de paz, amor, compasión y perdón. El video DSF se encuentra en nuestra página de inicio. Escuche y mire al padre Justin al explicar la jornada que el hizo y que fue hecha posible en parte a través del DSF. Bendiciones y paz y una conversión cuaresmal,

COLUMNA DEL PÁRROCO

EVENTOS

EXAMEN DE CONCIENCIA Se invita a la asamblea a que haga un examen de conciencia. Esto puede hacerse en silencio o pueden utilizar el examen que se encuentra a continua-ción. Dos personas pueden alternarse para leerlo. Haga una breve pausa después de cada pregunta o frase. Celebrante: El examen de conciencia que se encuentra a continuación está basado en el Confíteor. Reflexione en silencio mientras se lee cada parte. YO CONFIESO ANTE DIOS TODOPODEROSO

¿Quiero en verdad estar libre de pecado y volver nuevamente a Dios? ¿Estoy en busca de una relación más profunda con Dios en este Sacramento de reconciliación?

Y ANTE USTEDES HERMANOS Y HERMANAS ¿Tengo un amor genuino por mi familia, amigos, vecinos y compañeros de trabajo o de estudios?

¿He contribuido al bienestar y a la felicidad de los demás en casa? ¿Estoy consciente de mi relación global con aquellos que sufren y mueren en otras partes del mundo?

¿Estoy comprometido a buscar la paz y a promover la justicia para cada persona?

QUE HE PECADO POR MI CULPA ¿Culpo a otros por mis malas acciones o por las desgracias que me suceden? ¿Acepto responsabilidad por los compromisos que he adquirido con los demás…. con mi esposo o esposa, mis

padres, mis hijos, mi parroquia? ¿Acepto que tengo a mi alcance el poder de cambiar los males de la sociedad?

DE PENSAMIENTO Y PALABRA ¿He albergado alguna vez malos pensamientos en contra de otra persona? ¿Se han visto afectados mi juicio o comportamiento debido a mis adicciones? ¿Me han prevenido mis miedos o prejuicios de hablar a favor de los pobres, de los nonatos o de las personas de

otras razas? ¿Han sido mis palabras causa de dolor en otros? ¿Ha causado mi silencio daño a otros?

EN MIS OBRAS ¿Busco ser el centro de atención? ¿He impuesto mi voluntad a los demás sin respetar sus necesidades o libertades? ¿Estoy tan enfocado en mis necesidades en detrimento de los demás?

¿Estoy obsesionado con tener el cuerpo perfecto, ganar más dinero o poseer lo último en tecnología? ¿Tengo que estar en control de las otras personas o situaciones? ¿Trabajo más de lo que es sano para mi mente o mi cuerpo?

Y EN OMISION ¿He descuidado mis responsabilidades hacia mi familia? ¿He descuidado mi salud? ¿He descuidado mi vida de oración? ¿Utilizo sabiamente los recursos de la tierra?

POR ESO RUEGO A SANTA MARIA SIEMPRE VIRGEN, A LOS SANTOS

¿Valoro el gran don de la Eucaristía? ¿Me reúno con mi comunidad cada domingo para adorar a Dios? ¿Reflexiono a menudo en lo que Dios me está llamando a hacer?

Y A USTEDES HERMANOS Y HERMANAS

¿Soy tan independiente que me reúso a pedir ayuda o a dejar que otros me ayuden? ¿Apoyo y defiendo a otros miembros de mi familia? ¿Les brindo a otros la oportunidad de compartir sus dones y sus talentos? ¿Trato a quienes me sirven, me atienden o trabajan conmigo con la dignidad que ellos se merecen como seres

humanos? QUE INTERCEDAN POR MI ANTES DIOS NUESTRO SEÑOR

¿Prometo rezar por personas o situaciones y no lo cumplo? ¿Recuerdo rezar por otros en mi parroquia, en especial por aquellos quienes se preparan para recibir los

sacramentos? ¿Rezo por los vivos y por los muertos?

LECTURA

Día Arquidiocesano de Jóvenes Adultos: “Tu Corazón Ardiente es Tierra Sagrada” Ven y acompaña a cientos de jóvenes adultos (solteros y casados) de 18 a 39 anos de edad a un día de talleres, música, oración, y Convivencia. Encuentra a Cristo que vive y te quiere vivo! Descubra la voz de Dios en tu corazón. Ejerce tu mission con valentía, frescura, y entusiasmo. Sábado 21 de mayo, 2020 de 9 a.m.—6 p.m. en la Inglesia de San Jerónimo, 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77080. presentadores nacionales y locales. Presentado en Inglés y Español. $25 antes del 21 de febereo o $35 después del 22 de febrero. Inscripciones www.archgh.org/yacm 713-741-8778

ALREDEDOR DE LA ARCHIDIÓCESIS

Domingo, Mar 01, 2020 PRIMER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA Cuenten conmigo Una nueva provisión de sangre mantiene nutrido el cuerpo, tal como los niños agregan un nuevo capítulo a la historia de cada familia. Del mismo modo, la vitalidad de nuestra nación siempre se ha renovado al dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes. La iglesia igualmente depende de hacer que el camino de Jesús sea atractivo para nuevos miembros. Hoy celebramos a quienes ingresan a la comunidad de nuestra iglesia mediante el Rito de la Elección. Mientras firman en el Libro de la Elección, podríamos preguntarnos: ¿Qué estamos haciendo para mantener el Cuerpo de Cristo vivo y sano?

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Génesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Romanos 5:12-19; Mateo 4:1-11 (22). “Cuánto más ha derramado para todos . . . la gracia de Dios.”