Parish Secretary

Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448

Sacrament of Baptism

DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448

Director of Religious Education

Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880

Ushers & Greeters

Shantal Frazier, 832-414-4489

Eucharistic Ministers

Pastor, 281-426-8448

Lector Co-coordinators

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Geralyn Patterson, 281-546-4264

Altar Servers

Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

7122 Whiting Rock Drive

www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org

Baytown (McNair) , TX 77521-1154 hfrcc7122@verizon.net

Phone: (281) 426-8448 Fax: (281) 426– 8449

Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

GET REAL!

Those of us who flatter ourselves that we have a “realistic” view of the world may listen to the first reading today and say, “Get real!” when we hear Luke’s account of the early, Elysian days of the Christian movement. All seems to be rosy, lots of wonders are performed, everyone shares selflessly, they eat together in “exultation,” and the Lord added to their numbers? Well, who wouldn’t be attracted to a group like this? From the wind that swept through the upper room at Pentecost as the Spirit of God blew over the face of the waters in Genesis, and the fire that ap-peared over each disciple as the light appeared at the dawn of creation, Luke’s intent in Acts is to show a new creation, a restoration of creation’s original goodness through the working of the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit who continues to make us into the Body of Christ. We may occasion-ally, like Thomas in the Gospel, say, “Get real!” but our ultimate reality in the Spirit is to work continually to make our Christian community a new creation, one in which others will find God’s joy and beauty. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Mass Schedule

Tuesday—Friday

7:30 am

Saturday Vigil

5:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am & 12 Noon

Holy Day Masses

7:30 am & 7:00 pm

Bible Study

Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm

Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am

Business Hours

Tuesday & Friday

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday & Thursday

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Altar Society

Jean Simon, 281-427-4901

Knights of Peter Claver

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

Ladies Auxiliary

Traci Owens, 832-525-1508

Adult Gospel Choir

Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055

Youth Choir

Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448

Cemetery Committee Representative

James Fretty, 281-426-3187

Bereavement Committee Representative

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Hall Reservations

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Parish Ministries & Organizations

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

Rev. Fr. David Begany, SSJ

Administrator

April 19, 2020 THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

PARISH INFORMATION SCHEDULE Baptism Class – 2nd Thursday of the Month

Baptisms - The Sunday after the class Marriages - Contact the Pastor 6 months in advance.

Funerals – Contact the Bereavement Representative before you make arrangements at the funeral home.

Mass Intentions – Contact the office. Bulletin Deadline – Thursday by Noon ~ IN WRITING

All announcements must be approved by Fr. David P. Begany, SSJ Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

AUDIO DAILY READINGS

Visit: www.ourcatholicfaith.org/readings to hear the daily readings.

The Administrator's Desk Though we are physically separated at this time we al-ways remain united as members of the Body of Christ. We are united to Jesus and to one another.

As our civil leaders begin to decide how and when to open our social and economic life to greater freedom, let us all pray that the Wisdom of God may guide them in their deliberations. Pray too, for Cardinal DiNardo and Bishop Sheltz and their advisers as they discern the best way to reopen our churches to public worship.

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Livestreaming of Daily Mass I am livestreaming daily Mass from Holy Family, Monday-Friday at 8 AM over Facebook Live at "Holy Family-Church Baytown." I will also livestream Mass at 5 PM Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM. I encourage you as a family or as an indi-vidual to set aside one of these times to gather together and pray, by responding to the invocations at Mass and the gen-eral prayers we normally do, and to receive the Lord spiritu-ally in Holy Communion.

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Church Envelopes As I'm sure all of you are aware, just as you have expenses at home, so we have them here at the parish. We need your fi-nancial support. Please mail-in your gifts, drop-them-off in the box at the new rectory, arrange for a payment through your bank, go to our website www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org for online giv-ing, or contact me and I will visit you to pick-up your dona-tion. May God bless you for your generosity!

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 19, 2020

This Sunday, April 19, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for the Feast of Divine Mercy at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a shrine in the city of Rome dedicated to this central mystery of Christianity. The Mass will begin at 11 am Rome time (4 am CDT) and will be followed by the recitation of the Regina Caeli.

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St. Faustina Catholic Church 3:00 pm

Adoration, Multicultural Divine Mercy Chaplet facebook.com/saintfaustinachurch

youtube.com/c/saintfaustinacatholicchurch

CATHOLIC RADIO

STATION

KSHJ 1430 AM

SUNDAY TV MASS:

FOR THE HOMEBOUND

KUBE, Channel 57.1 at 9:30 a.m., or

www.HeartoftheNation.org

OFFICE HOURS

The office will be closed due to the stay home-work safe or-

der issued by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Please

email any questions or concerns that you may have to the

parish email address: hfrcc7122@verizon.net. Email is

checked daily. If you have an emergency and need a priest

please call Fr. David Begany, SSJ at 504-515-3492. ****************************

CMG CONNECT

The CMG Connect online training replaces the former Safe En-

vironment Program (VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children”).

All Clergy, employees, Volunteers (CCE Teachers, Organiza-

tions, Ushers, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion, Groups,

Movements, etc.) over the age of 18, who work in any capacity

with or around children are required to complete this training.

All individuals listed above must submit to a criminal back-

ground check. Go to

https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org. to complete the

online training. Please make sure you enter your legal name as

it appears on your Government Issued Id (Driver’s License,

State-issued Identification card, Passport).

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat. 04/18/20 5:00 p.m. Darryl Singleton (D) by Frances LaDay Sun. 04/19/20 10:00 a.m. The People of Holy Family Parish Sun. 04/19/20 12:00 p.m. In loving memory of Joseph & Sylvia Ledet’s 49th Wedding Anniversary by Joseph & Sylvia Ledet Tue. 04/21/20 7:30 a.m. Mary Johnson (D) by Charlotte Allen Wed. 04/22/20 7:30 a.m. Fr. Chester Smith, SVD (D) by Debora Thomas Thu. 04/23/20 7:30 a.m. Vera Dumas’ Birthday by Sean Dumas & Alisa Sims Fri. 04/24/20 7:30 a.m. Joseph Ledet, Sr. (D) by Debora Thomas Sat. 04/25/20 5:00 p.m. In loving memory of Whitney Auzenne, Sr.’s Birthday by Lillie Auzenne Arnold Palton (D) & Ednitta Emanuel (D) by Bernadette & Lisa Palton

http://www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.orghttps://www.divinamisericordia.it/

ROSARY Because we cannot gather as community to pray during the Coronavirus Pandemic, Dea-

con Steve has suggested that we join each other to pray the Rosary from the safety of our homes each evening at 8:00 pm. Please join in.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1- 9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2- 9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2- 3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

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ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL

April 25-26, 2020 Next week, we are asked to contribute to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Today, over 40% of dioceses in the United States are considered mission territories because they are una-ble to fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.

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DEATH Sylvia Ledet, Joseph Jr. (Ivonne) Ledet, & Jovonne Ledet lost a husband, father, and grandfather, Joseph (Joe) Ledet, Sr. on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. Please keep the Ledet family in your prayers.

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my

soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were

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TELEVISED AND LIVE STREAMING MASS

Sunday & Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.—English—EWTN, Irondale, Alabama—(Find your TV channel)

Go to www.archgh.org; under COVID-19 Latest Updates, click on learn more, then click on Visit our digital guide to watching Mass online

for a list of parishes who are offering Mass online with the times and the venue such as Facebook, YouTube, or the Website.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS: Vera Dumas - April 23rd ANNIVERSARY: If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary next week, please email the office by noon on Thursday to add your name to the list.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities of the Archdio-cese of Galveston-Houston contin-ues to serve people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic through all of its programs. Food pantries are open for drive-through food distribution with hours each week at our three locations: Guadalupe Center in Houston; Mamie George Community Center in Richmond; Beacon of Hole Center in Galves-ton. For hours and other assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call the COVID Assistance Line at 713-874-6521,

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OFFICE OF EVANGELIZA-TION AND CATECHESIS

There are several resources for the faithful so they can continue in their faith formation on the Archdiocesan COVID-19 web page. There is a link provided that includes all of our publishers resources. Many of these are absolutely free during this crisis time. If you need any advice on how to help your families with catechesis, please email us at oecoffice@archgh.org.

“BRING YOUR GREATEST GIFTS TO THE LORD” 2020 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND

Thank you for answering the call to express God’s love and compassion through your commitment to this year’s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). Catholics throughout our Archdioce-san community are uniting in faith, sharing their blessings, and giving gifts in Christ’s name. If you have not yet re-sponded, we urge you to consider offering your commitment at this time; each gift helps. With every parishioner’s mean-ingful participation, we will succeed in reaching our DSF goal of $19,540.00 and provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. If you prefer to donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf. 2020 DSF Goal $ 19,540.00 Total families pledged 61 Total families paid in full 37 Total amount paid $ 8,665.00 DSF Goal Balance $ 10,875.00 Percentage of Goal Paid 44.3%

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IGNITE PRAYER Our Faith, Our Mission

God our Father, you are the source of all goodness and of every blessing under heaven. We give you praise and thanks for the gift of our Catholic faith and for more than 170 years of living and witnessing to that faith in Texas. We ask for your blessings upon our effort to help secure the future of the Church in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. May your people respond with hope and generosity to our campaign, IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission. May the sacrifices we make togeth-er today bear fruit in lives of faith for generations to come. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

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PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph did consecrate domestic life by thy ineffable vir-tues: grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of The Holy Family and may at-tain to its everlasting fellowship. Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

God our Father, creator and ruler of the universe, in eve-ry age you call men and women to develop and use their gifts for the good of others. With St. Joseph as our guide, we pray for an increase in vocations to the Church and especially to the Josephite Fathers and Brothers. Amen

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