St Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church

CONTACT INFORMATION

18221 FM 2493 Flint Texas 75762

Office 903-894-7647

Fax 903-894-7739

wwwstmarymagdaleneflintorg

For Sacramental Emergencies

call Father Rowland 903-283-3340

SUNDAY READINGS

First Reading Exodus 344b-68-9 Moses pleads for Godrsquos mercy on Mt Sinai

Responsorial Psalm Daniel 352-56 We praise God who is exalted above all forever

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 1311-13 Paul urges the Corinthians to live in peace with one another and with God

Gospel Reading John 316-18 God sent his Son into the world to save the world

SUNDAY JUNE 7TH 2020

The Solemnity of the

Most Holy Trinity

Join Us

We are back to our regular Mass schedule

We invite you to join us for Mass anytime during

the week and weekend

Saturday 500 pm

Sunday

900 am

1130 am

130 pm Espantildeol

500 pm

Daily Mass - 600 pm

Masses will also be available Live on our Facebook page and

edited recording on our website

CONFESSIONS

Saturdays 300 pm to 430 pm

Father Rowland will be in the breezeway

Please follow social distancing best practices

EUCAHRISTIC ADORATION

Tuesdays 700 am to 530 pm

We will now be streaming the 900 am Rosary on

our Facebook page

Weekly Calendar and Prayers

Fr Peter McGrath

Judy Chaump

Bob Young

David Blandford

Mary Ann Saulsbery

Shirley Neilson

Bill Savarese

Delores McLane

Mary Ellen

Jackson

Regina Moreno Arenas

Anne Brannan

Rebecca Kennerly

Roxanne Dozier

Mick Duffy

Gary Bowles

Mark Maglio

CW02 Jonathan Schlattner US Army AviationBlackhawk Pilot Ft Stewart Georgia

Lt Sarah McGuire US Navy Pilot Coronado Island California

Jeremy Obach Navy Officer - Pilot Pensacola FL

Sgt Joseph F Canterbury IV Westpoint

Lt Michael Patrick Crookshanks United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Ca

Capt Nolan Wesselink United States Marine Corps Iwakuni Japan

If you have a loved one in active service for our country please email the office with their rank name and where they are deployed

Paxton Browning

Mary Elizabeth

Brooks

Louise Burnett

Gary Cool

Bert Dennison

Ann Marie Durst

Peter Giuliano

Alfred amp Carolyn

Hebert

Mary Huber

Cheryl Jansen

Jan King

Sandra Klesel

Paul Landers

Rose Londo

Philip Marsh

Jim amp Suzanne

Meyer

Jon Moran

John amp Roseann

Patane

Jane Prokesh

Joel Rivera

Sinead Rowland

Julie Schroeder

Tracy Stolle

Ansley Swimelar

Thomas Torre

Janice Underwood

Carly Walker

Saturday June 06

500pm Mass ndash Lou Chaump RIP

Sunday June 07

900 am 1130 am 130 pm 500 pm

Mass ndash SMM Dearly Departed Mass ndash Maura OrsquoMeara RIP Mass ndash Pro Popolo Mass ndash Michael Berrett RIP

Monday June 08

600 pm Mass ndash Anne Moffatt RIP

Tuesday June 09

700 am 900 am 430 pm 600 pm 700 pm 730 pm

Adoration Rosary ALMS Committee Meeting Mass ndash Beatrice Kohoutek RIP Cursillos Menrsquos Rosary Group

Wednesday June 10

600 pm Mass ndashRose May amp John Joe Lynn RIP

Thursday June 11

600 pm 630 pm

Mass ndash Kathleen amp Des Morgan amp Family RIP ACTS Core Meeting

Friday June 12

600 pm Mass ndash Maura Kilbeg RIP

Saturday June 13

500 pm Mass ndash Barbara amp Louis Dorman RIP

Sunday June 14

900 am 1130 am 130 pm 500 pm

Mass ndash TK Gorman Faculty amp Staff Mass ndash Peaches Owen RIP Mass ndash Pro Popolo Mass ndash Julia Sullivan RIP

Please contact Debbie Steves for our prayer line at debsteves17gmailcom

SMM doors are always open

Please know that we are praying for you and that we are here if you need us Email call or visit the church and let us

know how are you how is your family share your good news or your struggles

Our church family is strong because we pray for each other

Father Rowland Staff and Pastoral Council

FROM THE PARISH

Ethics amp Integrity ndash We are resuming our training under the new Praesidium Our 1st session will be Wednesday July 1st from 630 ndash 9 pm YOU MUST REGISTER for this class as seating is limited Please call the church office to register

SAINTS OF THE WEEK (you can now click on the Saint name to watch a short video about them)

Saturday June 6 Saint Norbert Bishop ndash died in 1134 founded (1120) the Premonstratensians for

ldquoNorbertinesrdquo (O Praem) today numbering some 1200 members archbishop of Magdeburg strong

supporter of Church reform and evangelization devoted to the holy Eucharist

Sunday June 7 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Tuesday June 9 Saint Ephrem Deacon Doctor of the Church ndash died in 373 Syrian theologian and poet

who authored biblical commentaries homilies and composted hymns still used today by the Syriac

liturgy founded a theological school at Nisibis (modern Turkey) lived in Edessa (in Mesopotamia)

known as the ldquoHarp of the Spiritrdquo

Thursday Saint Barnabas Apostle ndash died in the 1st century preached the gospel in Antioch

companion of St Paul attended the Council of Jerusalem martyred on and patron of the island of his

birth Cyprus name mentioned in the Roman Canon

MENrsquoS ACTS Faith Sharing Group

Every man that has been on an ACTS Retreat is welcome to join us

every Thursday morning at 700 am at Panera Bread for prayer and

faith sharing

Mens Prayer Group

Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the

St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in

Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the

group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject

line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of

those in need of prayers

Cursillos

De Colores Miembros del movimiento de Cursillos estaacuten invitados

cada Martes a las 7pm a reunirse en oracioacuten y estudio biacuteblico

Para informacioacuten puede comunicarse con el sentildeor Humberto Vences

al 903-258-4255

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Meets every

Sunday after 9am Mass

If you would like to inquire about the class know what

topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any

questions you may have about the Catholic faith

please call Deacon Dennis King at 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

SEEK

SEEK meets after 9 am Mass to discuss and reflect on the

Sunday Scriptures Everyone is welcome

Parish code is W93V8R

First Saturday Devotion

Join us this Saturday June 6 for a Rosary of Reparation at 3pm Confessions from 300 to 430pm and Holy Mass at 5pm

Tuesday 900 am Rosary

We will be streaming the 900 am

Rosary on our Facebook page Please

join us here at the church or from

home and send your intentions on the

comments

Healing Mass

Saturday June 6 at 1000 am

SAINTS OF THE WEEK (you can now click on the Saint name to watch a short video about them)

Saturday June 6 Saint Norbert Bishop ndash died in 1134 founded (1120) the Premonstratensians for

ldquoNorbertinesrdquo (O Praem) today numbering some 1200 members archbishop of Magdeburg strong

supporter of Church reform and evangelization devoted to the holy Eucharist

Sunday June 7 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Tuesday June 9 Saint Ephrem Deacon Doctor of the Church ndash died in 373 Syrian theologian and poet

who authored biblical commentaries homilies and composted hymns still used today by the Syriac

liturgy founded a theological school at Nisibis (modern Turkey) lived in Edessa (in Mesopotamia)

known as the ldquoHarp of the Spiritrdquo

Thursday Saint Barnabas Apostle ndash died in the 1st century preached the gospel in Antioch

companion of St Paul attended the Council of Jerusalem martyred on and patron of the island of his

birth Cyprus name mentioned in the Roman Canon

MENrsquoS ACTS Faith Sharing Group

Every man that has been on an ACTS Retreat is welcome to join us

every Thursday morning at 700 am at Panera Bread for prayer and

faith sharing

Mens Prayer Group

Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the

St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in

Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the

group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject

line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of

those in need of prayers

Cursillos

De Colores Miembros del movimiento de Cursillos estaacuten invitados

cada Martes a las 7pm a reunirse en oracioacuten y estudio biacuteblico

Para informacioacuten puede comunicarse con el sentildeor Humberto Vences

al 903-258-4255

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Meets every

Sunday after 9am Mass

If you would like to inquire about the class know what

topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any

questions you may have about the Catholic faith

please call Deacon Dennis King at 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

SEEK

SEEK meets after 9 am Mass to discuss and reflect on the

Sunday Scriptures Everyone is welcome

Parish code is W93V8R

First Saturday Devotion

Join us this Saturday June 6 for a Rosary of Reparation at 3pm Confessions from 300 to 430pm and Holy Mass at 5pm

Tuesday 900 am Rosary

We will be streaming the 900 am

Rosary on our Facebook page Please

join us here at the church or from

home and send your intentions on the

comments

Healing Mass

Saturday June 6 at 1000 am

Faith Formation

CHILDRENS FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMMING for the year has officially ended Family resources will continue throughout the Summer Months via email We will also continue to work on Sacramental Preparation for the past year (see updated information below) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN CANCELED (

Please continue to pray as we make decisions for our Faith Formation format for the next school year If want to be added to the Faith Formation Family email list or have questions please contact

Mary Sue Jagers Coordinator of Childrenrsquos Faith Formation marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature Mark 1615

Weekly Mass (online or public celebration)

3rd - 5th grade continue to complete Mass journal

Participation in an ongoing homebound Faith

Formation program

Complete Sacrament InformationRequest

(Green Form)

Baptismal Certificate

Complete packet 3rdmdash5th (red folder) at home

Pick a Confirmation Saint and complete Confirmation

Name Report Form

Choose a Confirmation Sponsor (This is someone you

admire for their faith Youth parents and the sponsor

work together to grow in faith and prepare for the

Sacraments of ConfirmationHoly Communion

Take and pass the confirmation assessment

Parent Sessions (Links below for classes and study

guides to be turned in for each class upon completion)

Write a 2-3 paragraph letter to Father Rowland

explaining what the Sacrament of Confirmation is and

why you want to receive it

Email marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg to reserve

one of the following open Sat Morning 11am dates

Space is limited

Aug 8 Sept 12 Sept 26

If you have not received the Weekly Faith Formation

Lessons and information please email Mary Sue Jagers as soon

as possible so that we can ensure we have the correct contact

information for your family All work forms etc can be

dropped off for Mary Sue at the office Be sure you have your

childrsquos namegrade and desired Sacrament on all

documentation Continued prayers

Parish Code W93V8R The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace (SYMBOLON 1- Session 7)

httpswatchformedorgsymbolon-the-catholic-faith-explainedseason1videosthe-holy-spirit-the-life-of-grace-god-s-divine-

life-within-us

SacramentsBaptism and Confirmation (SYMBOLON 2 ndash Session 1)

httpswatchformedorgsymbolon-the-catholic-faith-explainedseason2videosthe-sacraments-baptism-confirmation

PRESENCE ndash God is With Us

httpswatchformedorgpresenceseason1videosgod-is-with-us

PRESENCE ndash The Story of the Eucharist

httpswatchformedorgpresenceseason1videosthe-story-of-the-eucharist

PRESENCE ndash Bread for the Journey

httpswatchformedorgpresenceseason1videosbread-for-the-journey

PRESENCE ndash Biblical Foundations

httpswatchformedorgpresenceseason1videosbiblical-foundations-with-dr-tim-gray

SYMBOLON 2 (Session 3) Walk through the Mass

httpswatchformedorgsymbolon-the-catholic-faith-explainedseason2videoswalk-through-the-mass-exploring-the-sacred-

liturgy

CONFIRMATIONHOLY COMMUNION REQUIREMENTS 3RD-5TH GRADE 20192020

-PREVENT ABUSE-

ldquoThe Diocese of Tyler is committed to provide help to anyone who may have been abused by a priest deacon religious or anyone working in the

name of the Church Concerns about the conduct of Church personnel can be directed to the pastor or to the Promoter of Justice

at 1-877-415-6423 or promoterdioceseoftylerorg

YOUTH CONFIRMATIONHOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

GRADES 6-12 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Please contact marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg ASAP to reserve a new date Forms and information can be found in the foyer of the church

SAVE THE DATE TYLER MISSION WEEK JULY 20 - 24TH (Incoming 7th to outgoing seniors welcome)

Weekend

Mass

Saturday

5 pm

Sunday

9 am

Sunday

1130 am

Sunday

130 pm

Sunday

500 pm Totals

May 2 amp 3 46 43 51 32 20 192

May 9 amp 10 46 58 61 25 22 212

May 16 amp 17 68 54 54 18 33 227

May 23 amp 24 63 49 53 32 30 227

May 30 amp 31 74 94 70 20 67 325

Mass attendance since public celebration of Mass was allowed has been steadily increasing We are looking forward to bring donuts and coffee after Mass in the following weeks and continue to do our best effort to keep everyone safe

WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH AARON DIAS amp JOSE GALLEGOS

Alms Report

10 of the money received from weekly collections goes to our ALMS account to help people in need

We feel extremely blessed to share with you what the Alms Committee has accomplished through your

generosity from January to May 2020

Housing $9311

Electricity $8571

Schooling $7384

Water $3373

Outreach $2473

Diapers and other $2117

Gas $1653

GasolineCar repairs $1348

Gifts to clergy

(4 deacon ordinations) $800

Others $802

Housing

Electricity

Schooling

Water

Outreach

Supplies

Gas

GasolineCar Gifts Others

Food Pantry Report

The SMM Food Pantry ministry operates every Wednesday morning We provide a meal as well as food supplies to 40 ndash80 families per week We purchase food supplies from ETFB at a cost of $500-$1000

per week During this trying times we are operating a DriveThru pantry and ToGo lunches and we are

happy to report that it has been a success thanks to an amazing group of volunteers and the generosity of

our parishioners

We could not continue this amazing work without your support If you wish to make a donation please go

to our church website send by mail or bring your envelope to the office

From January to May 2020 we have received

$21422 in donations from parishioners and friends

$10900 in Grants (ETFB and EXXON) to build a Cold Storage that is now in operation

Since Covid-19 we have helped 715 families with groceries and have

provided over 2922 meals

Thank you to an amazing team of volunteers Karen and David Fenter and the generosity of our

parishioners and friends we are able to keep the good works that Jesus model for us

ldquoFor I was hungry and you gave me food I was thirsty and you gave me drink a stranger and you welcomed merdquo

Mat 2535

To help St Mary Magdalene help others please consider setting up a recurring gift online at httpsstmarymagdaleneflintorgonline-giving as your tithe or Sunday contribution You may also mail in your contribution to the parish or you can drop it off at the parish office which is closed to foot traffic but Marge or Sonia will be happy to receive it safely Your sustained help in this way will benefit so many needy people and the parish itself

Weekend

Collection

Collection totals for the weekend of May 30 amp 31 with online giving

through Wednesday June 3 = $15578

Candles

The 7-Day Candle for the week of June 6 through June 12 is donated by

Rose Brown in memory of her mother Beatrice Kohoutek

The altar candles for the week are donated by Sonia amp Marge in memory

of Fr Peter Mc Grath

Parish and Diocesan News amp Weekly Gifts

A Home for all Godrsquos peoplemdashBuilding project

The following is an estimated timeline using information from the design team and from the contractor

Cost analysis completed Financial negotiation with banks begins - We are here

Next 95 design review by client

Review comments due

100 contract documents WRL will finalize their GMP

Final discussions and decision regarding GMP Bishop to sign contract and building note

WRL on site 14 month estimated build time

SeptemberOctober 2021 - Dedication of the new church

SAVE THE DATE August 1st 10am to 2pm

Day of Reflection and Prayer

More information to come

Organized by St Mary Magdalenersquos ACTS Core

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