606 Cedarwood Drive Friendswood, TX 775464551 2814821391 2814824886 (fax)
Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org
www.lasalette.org
April 30, 2017
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday
5:30 PM Vigil Mass
Sunday
7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM (Life Teen)
First Saturdays
8:30 AM
Weekday
8:30 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:30 PM
Wednesday
Reconciliation
4:00²5:00 PM Saturday
Morning Prayer
8:10 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Daily Rosary
after 8:30 AM Mass
Monday, Tuesday
Thursday & Friday
(except First Friday)
1st Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00 AM²5:45 PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
4:30 PM Tuesday ² 5:45 PM Wednesday
The Priests who serve Mary Queen Catholic Church are
Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.
Pastor: Rev. James H. Kuczynski, M.S.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sibi Kunninu, M.S.
Priest in Residence: Rev. Maurice “Moe” Linehan, M.S.
Deacons: Vince Eklund, 2814821391
Darrell Moulton, 2814820939
Kimble Nobles, 2814821391
Paul Robison, 7134161585
Derick Soares, 2814821391
Chuck Turner, 2814821391
Pastoral Administration
Office Administrator
Administrative Assistant
Finance Manager
Finance Clerk
Receptionist
Coordinator of Ministries & Functions
Carla Martin, ext. 311
Rhonda Hansen, ext. 315
George Rodgers, ext. 313
Katherine Deskins, ext. 313
Anita Shorosky, ext. 310
Rose Mary Baez, ext. 219
If you are new to Mary Queen parish or visiting, please
stop by with any questions regarding our parish. We
would love to meet you! If you have been attending
Mary Queen Church and consider this your parish
community, please register with the Parish Office so we
can keep an accurate census. Registration forms may be found in the following locations: Parish Office
Pastoral Formation
Director, Adult Faith Formation
RCIA Coordinator
Director, Elementary Faith Formation
Administrator, Faith Formation
Director, Youth Ministry &
Senior High Faith Formation
Director, Junior High Faith Formation
& Confirmation
Administrative Assistant, Youth Ministry
Welcome Desk (in Church narthex)
Eby Kurian, M.A., ext. 319
Amy Schauss, ext. 334
Cindy Newman, ext. 333
Alice Malek, ext. 328
Church’s website: www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org Manny Bourque, ext. 317
Renee Bourque, ext. 329
JoEllen Baker, ext. 318
Our Parish community worships together at Sunday
Mass, Daily Masses, Holy Hour and Morning Prayer. Join us for Morning Prayer each weekday (except Wednesday) at 8:10 AM. We pray the rosary after the 8:30 AM daily Masses
(except Wednesday & First Fridays).
Music Ministry
Director, Parish Music Ministry
Director, Life Teen Music Ministry
Food Pantry/Social Concerns
Coordinator, Food Pantry/
Social Services Ministry
Come Worship With Us!
Russell Bolduc, ext. 227
Morgan Guajardo, ext. 310
Chris Austgen, 281-482-1950
Facilities Management
Facilities Manager
Maintenance
Maintenance Coordinator
Chuck Turner, 832-618-4647
Chris Meaux, ext 316
Charles Ganter, ext. 316
Sacramental Life
Sacrament of Bapsm: Congratulations for Choosing Life!
Parents should contact the Parish Office to register for
preparation.
Sacrament of Reconciliaon:
Peace Be With You!
Saturday 4:00²5:00 PM or by appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
The Lord Bless You! Contact
one of the priests at least six months in advance for preparation.
Sacrament of Anoinng of the Sick: May the Healing
Love of Christ Surround You! If you know someone who is sick or
in the hospital, contact the Parish Office so we can visit and
include them in our prayers.
RCIA: Chrisan Iniaon of Adults:
Journey With Us In
Faith! For inquiry into the Catholic Faith, contact the Parish
Office.
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Bulletin Submission & Room Reservations
Bulletin announcements must be submitted to Rhonda
at [email protected] no later than 12:00
PM on the required submission date. Please see
page 11 for dates.
All Ministries and Organizations who need to reserve a
room and/or schedule events for the calendar need to
contact Rose Mary at [email protected].
If you have questions, please call the Parish Office,
Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:30 PM, at 2814821391.
Mass Intentions
This Week in the Parish
Sunday, April 30, 2017
9:30 & 11:30 AM Masses: Children's Liturgy of the Word (St Cecilia Room)
Environmental Stewardship Education After All Masses (Main Hall)
Festival Reverse Draw Ticket Sales After All Masses (Narthex)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Taco Breakfast After Morning Masses (Main Hall)
9:30AM Mass - Women's Ministry Annual Brunch - Corporate Communion
9:30 AM
CCE (Parish Center)
9:30 AM & 11:30 AM RCIA Adapted for Children (Parish Center)
9:30 AM
RCIA Adapted for Children Retreat (Rooms 114/115)
1:00 PM
Senior High Dinner—Youth Ministry (Mini Hall)
1:30 PM
Adult Confirmation Immediate Session (Rooms 120/125)
6:45 PM
Life Teen (Parish Cener)
Monday, May 01, 2017
7:30 AM
Stretching for Strength Class (Mini Hall)
6:00 PM
Special Friends Meeting (Mini Hall)
6:30 PM
Adult Choir Practice (Church)
6:30 PM
Bear Den (Room 118), Tiger Den (Room 116), Wolf Den (Room 117)
6:30 PM
Cub Scout Webelos Meeting (Rooms 114/115)
6:50 PM
Divorce Care Sessions (Bride’s Room)
7:00 PM
EDGE Core Team Meeting (Room 110/Library)
7:00 PM
Hispanic Ministry Meeting (Retreat House)
7:00 PM
La Salette Prayer Group (La Salette Hall—St Ann Room)
7:00 PM
RCIA I (Main Hall),RCIA II & RCIA III (Room 119)
7:00 PM
The Bible Timeline Series - Adult Faith Formation (Rooms 120/125)
7:30 PM
Life Teen Core Meeting (Youth Room)
7:35 PM
Cub Scout Pack Committee Meeting (Rooms 114/115)
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
9:30 AM & 7:00 PM "The Wild Goose" Series - Adult Faith (La Salette Hall)
9:30 AM
Mary's Chain of Love Ministry (Rooms 114/115)
1:00 PM
Joyful Lights Study Group (Bride’s Room)
4:30 PM
Exposition for 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration (St Joseph Chapel)
6:30 PM
Women's ACTS Reunion (Main Hall)
7:00 PM
Men's Ministry Prayer Group (La Salette Hall—St Ann Family Room)
7:15 PM
Witnessing the Faith (Rooms 114/115)
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
9:00 AM
Christian Meditation Prayer Group (Bride’s Room)
9:30 AM
Queen's Bee Quilters (Mini Hall)
9:30 AM
Special Friends Reading Class (Room 118)
5:45 PM
Benediction Concludes Eucharistic Adoration (St Joseph Chapel)
6:00 PM
Men's Ministry Core Team Meeting (Retreat House)
7:00 PM
Men's Bible Study Group (Groom’s Room)
7:30 PM
Life Teen Music Practice (ST Cecilia Room)
Thursday, May 04, 2017
9:30 AM & 7:00 PM "The Wild Goose" Series - Adult Faith (La Salette Hall)
9:30 AM
Special Friends Reading Class (Room 118)
9:30 AM
The Bible Timeline Series - Adult Faith Formation (Mini Hall)
12:30 PM Rosary for Our Nation (La Salette Hall - Divine Mercy Chapel)
6:30 PM
Mary Queen Festival Meeting (Room 113)
7:00 PM
ACTS Core Team Meeting (Bride’s Room)
7:00 PM
Men's ACTS Director Meeting (Groom’s Room)
7:00 PM
Stewardship Council Meeting (Rooms 114/115)
7:00 PM
Symbolon Series - Adult Faith Formation (Mini Hall)
Friday, May 05, 2017
7:00 AM
Spiritual Direction - Individual & Group (Room 110/Library)
7:30 AM
Stretching for Strength Class (Mini Hall)
9:00 AM
First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (St Joseph Chapel)
9:30 AM
Symbolon Series - Adult Faith Formation (Mini Hall)
6:00 PM
Mary Queen Prayer Service (La Salette Hall - Divine Mercy Chapel)
7:00 PM
Women Under Mary's Mantle Gathering (Retreat House)
Saturday, May 06, 2017
Festival Reverse Draw Ticket Sales After All Masses (Narthex)
7:30 AM
Men's ACTS Faith Sharing Group (Room 110/Library)
4:00 PM
Reconciliation (Church)
Saturday, April 29
5:30 PM
Charles & Anita Laine, Sylvia Nimon,
Living and Deceased Loved Ones of Clint & Dottie Carlin
Sunday, April 30
7:30 AM Edith Korenek, Joseph Swiader, Jorge Anderson
9:30 AM Ernie Heeb, Edgar Mortel, Living and Departed Loved
Ones of the Briggs & Smart Families
11:30 AM Otylia Garay, Barbara DeLuka,
Marilyn & John McMahon—50th Anniversary Blessings
5:30 PM Patria Blay Marasigan, Maria Paz Blay,
All Our Parishioners
Monday, May 1
8:30 AM
Fr. Moe Linehan, M.S. - 65th Anniversary of Ordination,
Jorge Anderson, Oscar Violago—Birthday Blessings
Tuesday, May 2
8:30 AM
William Kreuz, Jorge Anderson,
Priya Marie Palani Rajan—Birthday Blessings
Wednesday, May 3
6:30 PM
Jorge Anderson, Leticia Gozales, Norberto Nuke
Thursday, May 4
8:30 AM Evelyn Kreuz, Margie Monnat, Patrick Ezeli
Friday, May 5
8:30 AM
Rose Keller, Mercy Ezeli,
Living and Deceased Loved Ones of Ben & Beth Drone,
Saturday, May 6
8:30 AM
John Belan, Nesochi Ezeli, Mary Queen Ministries
5:30 PM
Living and Deceased Loved Ones of Al & Joan Radous,
Jacqueline & Katelyn Matranga, Living and Departed Loved
Ones of Nelson & Teresa Olavarria
Sunday, May 7
7:30 AM Joe & Martha Bronikowski,
Woodley & Della Credeur, All Our Parishioners
9:30 AM Ernie Heeb, Wesley Souliere, Mary Fleming
11:30 AM Lidia Guerra, Joseph Paul Houng,
Thomas & Jean McKiernan
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Parish Financial Information
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Envelopes
$47,874.00
$8,752.45
Loose
$865.76
Youth
Total
$57,492.21
Envelopes: 730
Master’s Plan: $390.00
Master’s Plan Debt Reduction: $395.00
Good Friday: $7,556.05
The Stewardship Report for Sunday, April 23, 2017 is not
available this week, due to early bulletin submission.
La Salette Reflections
Fr. Rene Butler, M. S.
What Happened?
(Third Sunday of Easter: Acts 2:14,2233; 1 Peter 1:17
21; Luke 24:1335) If the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus had
owned cell phones, they might never have engaged
in conversation with the mysterious traveler who
joined them. In their world, however, it was normal
to welcome him as a companion along the way.
They talked with him, listened to him and invited
him to supper. And then, suddenly, he was gone.
On a mountain, far away from any road, two
children encountered a mysterious and beautiful
lady. She calmed their fears, spoke to them,
encouraged them to pass on her words. And then
she was gone.
DSF 2017 Summary as of April 17, 2017
Parish Goal: $165,000.00
Total Amount Paid: $78,346.42
Total Amount Pledged: $116,935.56
Total Number of Participants: 348
Total Number of Mary Queen Households: 2,758
The disciples recognized Jesus in the breaking of
bread. The children at first thought that the lady was
a battered wife or mother; after she disappeared,
they guessed that she might be a great saint, but it
was an elderly woman of the locality who
recognized that it must have been the Blessed
Virgin.
March Faith Direct Giving: $57,014.32
Faith Direct Participants: 316
The most significant element these two stories have
in common is what happened to the disciples and
the children. They were changed, transformed.
Upcoming Second Collections
May 7th Future Development & Maintenance
May 14th Trinity Dome At the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
On May 14th
our
parish
will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome
to complete the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, before its
100th anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic
Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the
making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in
honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United
States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring
to completion our church! For more information, please
visit: www.trinitydome.org.
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Despite the lateness of the hour, the disciples ran
back to Jerusalem to share their experience. They
had changed from “downcast” to men on fire. “Were
not our hearts burning within us?”
From all accounts, Mélanie and Maximin both had
burning hearts as well but, tending eight cows, they
couldn’t hurry back down the mountain. When they
did return to the tiny hamlet called Les Ablandens,
the girl had her chores to do, and said nothing. The
boy, on the other hand, on being asked by his
employer about his day, eagerly told him and others
what had happened.
But not only the children, nor only the disciples on
the Road to Emmaus, were transformed. The fire
that burned in their hearts spread well beyond them.
Others “caught fire,” so to speak, among them the
Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, the Sisters
of Our Lady of La Salette, and large numbers of
laity around the world, all eager to spread that same
fire, to share the Good News of the Risen Christ,
echoed by the “Great News” of the Beautiful Lady.
Today’s Gospel
Luke 24:13-35
Were not our hearts burning within us as he spoke?
Let us pray in thanksgiving for the joy of shared meals
in which we find Christ present among us.
Daily Readings
Sunday, April 30
Acts 2:14, 2233, 1 Peter 1:1721, Luke 24:1335
Monday, May 1
Acts 6:815, John 6:2229
Tuesday, May 2
Acts 7:51 ² 8:1a, John 6:3035
Wednesday, May 3
1 Corinthians 15:18, John 14:614
Thursday, May 4
Acts 8:2640, John 6:4451
Friday, May 5
Acts 9:120, John 6:5259
Saturday, May 6
Acts 9:3142, John 6:6069
Sunday, May 7
Acts 2:14a, 3641, 1 Peter 2:20b25, John 10:110
Choose one of the following activities as a way
to further reflect on the Sunday readings:
•
Talk to your family about the disciples’ journey to
Emmaus. Discuss reasons why the disciples did not
recognize Jesus even though he was close to them.
Apply this reading to your own lives. As a family,
discuss ways that you can make an effort to be
more aware of Jesus’ presence in your lives.
•
In the Emmaus story, the disciples did not fully
recognize Jesus until they shared a meal with him.
Why is mealtime an important time for your family?
When have you experienced Jesus’ presence at a
family meal?
•
Every Sunday we have an opportunity to experience
Congratulations to all the students who
made the Sacrament of Confirmation on
Thursday, April 27th.
Natalie Abowd
John Aleman, Jr.
Allie Arribe
Jacob Badough
Anthony Barcio
Edward Blanco
Adriana Cantu
Antonio Cardenas
Isabella Cardona
Hanna Christofferson
Annabelle Clark
Claire Clauson
Kinsey Cole
Ryan Diaz
Ian Ebert
Christina Elizondo
Rachel Epperson
Nicholas Ess
Sarah Evans
Elizabeth Farrell
Damian Fermin
Danielle Fischer
Ethan Gamero
Brissa Garza
Jacob Garza
Joseph Garza
Leslie Garza
Eric Gignac
Allison Grantham
Megan Gray
Addison Gregory
Reagan Greny
Andrew Gruber
Garrett Hale
Jacob Harrington
Michael Hermes
Joshua Hlavenka
Lucas Hopkins
Haley Hubbard
Lauren Hubbard
Taylor Keen
Julia Kelly
Hailey Knight
Gabriel Kovach
Kyle Lockhart
Gentry Lowe
Sara Mabe
Aleyda Macias
Ellison Marquette
Audrey Massicott
Alexander Mata
Christopher Mendez
Jacquelyn Morales
Alexandra Moreno
Catherine Nader
Reece Newkirk
Brittany Nguyen
Martin Nguyen
Ryan Peplinski
Justin Perez
Tyler Post
Allison Proulx
Ariana Ramos
Luke Revere
Patricia Ann Revere
Marcus Reyes
Devin Rosillo
Matthew Ryan
Madison Salas
Adrian Salinas
Dylan Saunders
Rory Sims
Brady Sokora
Steven Solis
Caleb Sperry
Aundria Stokes
Megan Stokes
Meredith Thompson
Donald Vance
Redding Vazquetelles
Alyssa Villarreal
Jillian White
Nathan Williams
Jesus in the Mass. Make Sunday’s liturgical
celebration special by going to Mass as a family and
having a special breakfast or lunch after Mass.
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The Great Adventure ± The Bible Timeline
The spring semester’s final morning session will be
on Thursday, May 4th at 9:30 AM in Mini Hall and the
evening final session will be on Monday, May 15th at
7:00 PM in Room 120. For more information, Please
contact Linda Robison at 2813160420 or Patti Rubenak
at 5127627503 Catholicism Series by Bishop Robert Barron
No classes during the summer. The fall semester
sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 26th at
7:00 PM and on Wednesday, September 27th at 4:00
PM in La Salette Hall.
Symbolon Series
No classes during the summer. The fall semester
sessions will begin on Thursday, August 24th at 7:00
PM in the Mini Hall and on Friday, August 25th at 9:30
AM. For more information please contact Eby Kurian
[email protected] 2814821391.
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ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
281-482-1391
Alice Malek, Administrator, Ext. 328
[email protected]
Cynthia Newman, Director, Ext. 333
[email protected]
Thank you to all our CCE
Catechists and Aides who
have shown the love of Jesus
in word and deed; to the
many Guardians who kept us
safe; and to the Office
Volunteers who kept things
running smoothly. We love
you!
Life Teen:
The Last Life Teen is on Sunday, April 30th
from 6:45 - 8:35 PM. The theme is “What’s on
Your Card”.
Witnessing The Faith:
Now is the time to turn in your CRS
Rice Bowls with any coins, cash,
or check in them! If donating by
check, please make it payable to
Mary Queen and be sure to write
“CRS Rice Bowl” in the memo line. Drop off your rice
bowls at the reception desk in the Parish Center, or in the
CCE Office. Thank you for giving generously to help those
in need around the world. God bless you! The Last class is Tuesday, May 2nd from
7:15 8:30 PM in Rooms 114/115. The theme
is “What’s on Your Card”. 20172018 Faith Formation Registration
To register for Life Teen & EDGE classes, go to
www.maryqueencatholichurch.org or pick
up your registration form at the Parish Office.
Registration
forms
are
available in the CCE Office.
Fees are due at the time of
registration. Make checks
payable to Mary Queen. A
discount is offered through
May 30th. Fees may be
increasing, so don’t delay.
Turn in forms and fees to
Alice Malek, CCE Administrator. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 17th 21st, 9:00 AM 12:30 PM
Ages 4 years to grade 6
(Registration begins in May)
Volunteers 18 years of age and older must
attend a 3hour workshop “VIRTUS
Protecting God’s Children” and submit a criminal background
check. Register in advance by going to www.virtusonline.com. Thank you
A big thank you goes out to the EDGE Core Team
for all the hard work and prayers you have put in.
Have a great summer and see you next fall!
Local workshops in English:
St. John the Baptist (Alvin) Sunday, April 30th, 4:00 PM
St. Frances Cabrini Thursday, May 11th, 6:00 PM
Mary Queen Saturday, May 20th, 10:00 AM (limited space, so register soon)
St. Paul the Apostle (across from NASA) Monday, June 19th, 6:30 PM
At the time of this printing, these are the only local, English workshops available
for you to receive VIRTUS approval in time to begin by July 17th! Go online. Get
registered. Attend the class. Watch for your email approval.
For more information, contact Cindy at 2814821391, Ext. 333 or VBS
Coordinator, Katie Langehennig at [email protected].
Thanks!
Jr. High Summer Camp
June 12th Ͳ 16th
St. Bernadee
All registraon forms are by the EDGE bullen board or email
[email protected]
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Our Lady of La Salette Prayer Group
Respect Life Ministry Calendar
Join us on Mondays in La Salette Hall²St. Ann Room
at 7:00 PM. We praise the Lord and exercise the gifts
of the Holy Spirit. Join us for worship, song, teaching,
testimonies and prayer for healing. For information,
contact Brother Roger at 2816482764. The second Wednesday of each month is
Respect Life Rosary and Mass. The
Rosary begins at 6:00 PM and Mass
begins at 6:30 PM in the St. Joseph
Chapel.
Joyful Lights Study Group
Our last meeting is May 2nd. We will be taking the
summer off. Please join us for the Joyful Lights
Study Group on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM in the Retreat
House. Contact Sandy at [email protected] or
2814821784. Christian Meditation Prayer Group All are invited to join us on Wednesday from 9:00 10:00 AM in the Bride’s Room (enter through the side
door of the church). Contact Sandy at 2814821784 or
[email protected]. There is a Respect Life Eucharistic Holy Hour on the
second Sunday of each month from 3:00 4:00 PM in the
St. Joseph Chapel. Every Friday morning at 10:00 AM we meet in the church
parking lot next to La Salette Hall to go pray as witnesses
for life at Planned Parenthood on I45. All are welcome to
join us. Arrangement for transportation is available, upon
request.
For more Information contact Respect Life Ministry at
[email protected] or 2816482764.
Love of God and Love of Country All are invited to join us every Thursday at 12:30 PM in
La Salette Hall²Divine Mercy Chapel. We pray the
Rosary for the needs of our country. We study the
writings of the Founding Fathers of the Republic,
deeply rooted in the Christian faith. We also discuss
events, legislation and social trends that are shaping
the country's direction. Restore Hope
Mary Queen Church offers a support
group,Restore Hope, to women who have
had an abortion at any time during their
lives. This ministry seeks to help them
heal, experience God's love and mercy
and find forgiveness within a small group
setting. All information is kept confidential.
If you are interested or would like more
information, please contact the group
facilitator
Resisng Happiness Book Study
An Invitation to All Mary Queen Women
Mary Queen gave each family the book, Resisting
Happinessat Christmas. We plan to meet one Monday
each month for an informal discussion using the book's
study guide.
Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 15th at the
Retreat House, from 7:30 9:30 PM. Please join us!
Please bring your book (If you did not receive a copy
from Mary Queen, you may purchase one at
www.dynamiccatholic.com. A study guide will be
provided to all those who attend. If you would like
additional information or to RSVP, please contact Cheri
Trevino at [email protected] 2817803010.
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Divorced or Separated?
Divorce Care is a weekly support group and seminar
series where you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the
past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Start when
you can, come as often as you can. The cost is just $15.00
per person (includes workbook). Please contact Stephen Harrison at [email protected] or
7132523253 to register or to learn more about the
program.
Hispanic Ministry Bilingual Rosary
May 12, 2016
The Hispanic Ministry of Mary Queen Catholic
Church would like to invite you to a bilingual
reading of the Rosary, on Friday, May 12th at
7:00 PM in the St Joseph Chapel.
Refreshments will be served after the Rosary
in the Mini Hall.
Men’s ACTS Retreat Team Discernment
Next Retreat is August 17 20, 2017 The directors for the next Men’s ACTS retreat (David
Chenevert, Don Goins and Mike Warth) are now accepting
applications to be on the retreat team.Team meetings will
be on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM in the
Parish Center Main Hall, starting on May 10th. Men who
have been on a previous ACTS retreat are encouraged to
fill out the form and return it to one of the directors on or
prior to the first team meeting on May 10th. Applications
can be found at the receptionist desk in the church hall or
on the Yahoo website (under the Files section). For further
information or questions please call David Chenevert at
8324552008.
Mother’s Day Tribute
We Need a Picture of Your Mother
We ask families to select and send us a favorite or
special photo of “mom” living or deceased so that we
can include her photo in this year’s tribute. We plan to
create a video collage of all our mothers to be shown
during our parish Mother’s Day Breakfast, on Sunday,
May 14th.
All photos must be scanned and emailed to Anita at
[email protected]. Please include in
“Subject Line” the words Mother’s Day Photo. For
production purposes, the deadline for submission is
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
We look forward to celebrating all of our mothers with
this special tribute.
Women’s Ministry First Friday Luncheon
May 5th
Ellie’s Kitchen & Catering
Ladies of Mary Queen, it’s time to dust off your tiaras and
celebrate our May Queens! We will be celebrating the
birthdays of Jana, Margie, Margot, Barbara, Janice,
Vinnie, Levenia and any newcomers to our parish. All
women of the parish are invited to join us at Ellie’s on
Friday, May 5th at 11:30 AM.
Mary Queen
Women’s
Ministry Mission statement: "“For all women of Mary Queen
to feel empowered to do the Lord's Work with love and
encouragement. We are the tapestry of women regardless of
our economic, marital status or age, and we give all the Glory
to God!"
Mother’s Day Breakfast
Sunday, May 14th
8:00 11:30 AM
Main Hall Parish Center
The Knights of Columbus would like to
invite all Mary Queen Mothers and their families to
join them in the Main Hall on Mother’s Day for
breakfast. We will be serving a complimentary
breakfast to all mothers of the parish, family
members $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for children under
12 and children under 4 are free. There is a
maximum $25.00 per each family unit (limit 6
people). Breakfast will be served from 8:00 11:30
AM. Bring Mom and have a wonderful breakfast
prepared by our Knights. Happy Mother’s Day!
Please join us for our Mary Queen Women’s Ministry
March meeting!
May 8, 2017
Mini Hall
7:00 8:30 PM
We have so many wonderful things happening at Mary
Queen come see how you can help! Bring a snack to
share!
Mother’s Day Cards
Mother’s Day cards are available for $3.00 each at the
Receptionist Desk in the Parish Center, at the Welcome
Desk in the Church Narthex and in the foyer of St.
Joseph Chapel. By sending these Mother’s Day cards to
family or friends they are remembered in the prayers and
Masses of the Missionaries of La Salette. Offerings for
each card may be made in the envelope provided.
We entrust these great desires of Your Heart to the
powerful intercession of Mary, Mother and model of all
vocations, and beg You to sustain our faith in the
certainty that the Father will listen to what You Yourself
have instructed us to ask for. Amen. ~Mary Queen
Vocation Ministry Grief Support Group Meetings for 2017
The Mary Queen Grief Support Group
will meet on the following Sunday dates
during 2017: May 28th, June 25th, July
23rd, August 27th, September 24th,
October 22nd and December 3rd.
The meetings are in the Parish Center, Rooms 114/115
from 1:00 3:00 PM. Our hope is to provide a supportive
and welcoming gathering to share thoughts and feelings
about dealing with grief and the loss of a loved one. We
hope you will join us in this journey through grief. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Austgen
at [email protected] or Anita Shorosky
at 2814821391. 8
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& Grn Infmai
Women’s Ministry Scholarship
Knights of Columbus
Mary Queen Council 8494 2017 Education Grant Applications
All Mary Queen High School Seniors are
invited to apply for one of three $500
scholarships to be awarded by the Women’s
Ministry. You may pick up an application at the
Receptionist Desk in the Parish Center or print a copy
from
the
Mary
Queen
website
at
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org.
Click
on
the
Women’s Ministry Scholarship Application, located on
the left side of the home page under Documents.
Applications are due by Monday, May 1, 2017.
Applications must be dropped off and logged in at the
Receptionist Desk during office hours or mailed and post
marked by May 1st. For any questions, please contact
Katherine Cox at [email protected] or Tami Jernigan at
[email protected].
The Knights of Columbus are once again
pleased to announce that Education Grant
Applications for the 201718 school year are
available at the Mary Queen Receptionist
Desk or on the Mary Queen Website at
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org. Click on
the Knights of Columbus Grant Application, located on
the left side of the home page under Documents.
Due to additional charity fund raising activities this year,
the Education Grants in the amount of $2,500 each will
be awarded to four welldeserving students. These
students are those who exhibit a substantial financial
need. The chosen recipients will receive a $2,500 check
for the 20172018 school year. All the guidelines and
requirements for the education grant applicants are
included on the first page of the application. Application Deadline: Fully completed applications
and transcripts must be received or postmarked by
June 1, 2017. Contact Dave Allen at 7135010618 with any
questions you may have.
Hispanic Ministry Scholarship
Mary Queen High School graduating seniors
are invited to apply for the $1000
scholarships to be awarded by the Hispanic
Ministry. You may pick up an application at
the Receptionist Desk in the Parish Center or
print a copy from the Mary Queen Website at
www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org
and
click on the Hispanic Ministry Application link located on
the left side of the home page under Documents.
Applications are due by Monday, May 15, 2017. Suzie Blake Outstanding
Christian Leadership Award
If you know a graduating senior who has the following
qualities, please write a letter of recommendation and
nominate them for this award. The Mary Queen Women’s
Ministry is seeking nominations for deserving High
School Seniors who show good leadership traits at home
with their families, in their church, in the community and
at school. A person of this character would receive a
$500 cash prize from the Women’s Ministry Scholarship
Committee. The person making a nomination must be over the age of
21 and a member of Mary Queen Catholic Church. The
nominee must be a confirmed Catholic and an active
member of Mary Queen Catholic Church. Your letter of recommendation must be turned in or
mailed (606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546)
to the Church office no later than Thursday, June 1st. Please put the letter in a sealed envelope with “Attention:
Joan Blake²Women’s Ministry, Suzie Blake Outstanding
Christian Leadership Award” written on the outside.
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Please help us make the Festival great! There
are many ways to help even if you cannot be
here that day.
Please contact one of the captains who are
running the booths and games and volunteer to
help! Please donate water and soft drinks, they can
be dropped off at Mary Queen in the Parish
Center hallway. Your support is greatly
appreciated!
Mary Queen Festival Sunday, May 7, 2017
11:00 AM 4:00 PM
Come and enjoy fun, food and fellowship.
Live music on tap and new games and
mechanical rides for kids and adults of all
ages!
Volunteers are needed!! Your support and participation are vital to the Festival's success. There are multiple
ways to sign up to volunteer:
• Online using SignUp.com. No account registration or password is required.Site does not share email addresses with anyone. Go tohttp://signup.com/go/2g2yK7 scroll to review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you
like. Note the volunteer slots are listed by times and includes the number of volunteers needed. Be sure to scroll down to find an opportunity that fits your schedule.
• Email to Wendy LeLeux [email protected]
• Signup sheets in the Main Hall
Your help and support is needed to advance the Parish Festival’s mission of building fellowship, community and
stewardship. Listed below are the contacts for festival committees and the immediate needs. Please contact and lend
your stewardship of time, talent and treasure.
Live & Silent Auction Paula Wick 7138708678 or [email protected]. Needed: cash donations, gift card
donations, vacation homes, sporting event tickets, concert tickets, etc.
Games & Rides Valerie and Rodney [email protected]. Coordinators and volunteers are needed
for extra games & rides this year. Great opportunity for a ministry, CCE class, group of friends or family to support the
festival.
Raffle Tickets (Reverse Draw) On sale after all Masses and at the Reception Desk in the Parish Center. Tickets
are $50 each with only 500 sold. Ten chances to win: 1 $5000 winner and 9 $250 winners. Contact Cheryl O’Quin at
8326549984 or [email protected] or Diane Otto [email protected]. No tickets will be sold the day of the
festival. Sponsorship Janis Lowe [email protected] great way to advertise your business or show
your family support, and to participate in the festival if you are unable to donate your time or can't attend.
Plant Booth Chuck and Debbie [email protected]. Needed: Plants, gift cards
to garden centers, bags of potting soil, decorative items for flower beds, etc.
Dessert Booth Donna [email protected]. Cakes and desserts needed the day of festival.
Bingo Kathy [email protected]. If you can't take the heat, Bingo is a perfect place to
volunteer as it's played indoors! Festival CoChairs: TimWesthoven at [email protected] KatherineCox at [email protected]. Contact Tim or
Katherine if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
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Mary’s Chain of Love Ministry
(Crochet & Crafts) Come Pray & Crochet with us!
Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 AM
Parish Center ± Rooms 114/115
We specialize in: Prayer shawls for
those in need of comfort, hats and
scarves for the homeless, and
crocheted appliques (crosses, angels,
roses, sheep and more) attached to
prayer tags.
We also crochet rosaries, chapel veils, book covers, baby
layettes and rosary bags. If you have a need for something
else, let us know – we can do almost anything!
Want to learn to crochet? We will teach you.
Don’t have time for a lot of meetings? We will give you a
project.
Monetary donations and yarn are gratefully accepted to help us
create our projects. If you have any questions, please contact
Cindy Dittrich at [email protected] or 832-2826346.
Hispanic Ministry Meeting
The Hispanic Ministry of Mary Queen
Catholic Church would like to invite all
parishioners to its monthly meeting on
Monday, May 1st, at 7:00 PM, at the
Retreat House. It is open to all Mary
Queen parishioners and is responsible for
planning religious events with a Hispanic
theme. For more information please contact Mary
Rodriguez at 2813801761, Luis Navas
at 2819960331 or Juanita Solis at 2814551936.
BULLETIN DEADLINES
If you have something you would like to include in the
bulletin, please submit your information by noon on the
submission dates listed below, to Rhonda Hansen at
[email protected]. May 7th Bulletin due by noon on May 1st May 14th Bulletin due by noon on May 8th
May 21st Bulletin due by noon on May 15th
May 28th Bulletin due by noon on May 22nd
June 4th Bulletin due by noon on May 24th
(Early Submission Date)
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Mary Queen Seniors
Tuesday, May 9th
The Mary Queen Senior Group would like
to invite all ladies and gentlemen, 65 years
and older, to join our BINGO players in the
Mini Hall. We begin gathering at 9:30 AM
for a cup of coffee, a treat and to get our
BINGO cards and SplitthePot tickets.
The games begin promptly at 10:00 AM and finish by
11:30 AM. We meet twice a month and we’d love more
Seniors to join us! For more information, contact Doris
Piotrowski at 2819967889 or JoAnn Truman at 281923
3098.
We Pray For …...
Robert Anderson
Arnold Anzaldua
Sylvia Anzaldua
Celia Bailey
David Bailey
Fr. Tino Barrera
Jim Baur
Annie Bishop
Russell Bolduc
Regina Bowerman
Lee Buller
Nola Carter
Larry Coke
Jason Corlett
John Corlett
Johnny Corlett
Alfred Cox
Jeffrey Craig
Ora Curdie
Cruz Garcia
Tommy Garcia
Vera Garcia
Norberta Garza
Shirley Geerts
Bob Geerts
Bobby George
Bill Gignac
Cynthia Gillen
Angela Gorrell
Pat Grover
Brenda LaBauve
Fred LaBauve
Mark La Londe
Charlene Le Blanc
Bill Leighton
Dino Lewis
Roger Lewis
James Liuzza
Karen Lopez
Carol Lorance
Karen Lowe
John Hall
Randy Hamilton
Ed Handwerk
Justine Harney
Chun-Mei Huang
Hai-Ning Huang
Liz Hurd
Joey Malek
Kelly Maxwell
Lillian McKinley
John Moncur
Margie Monnat
David Jensen
Jill Jones
Jacob Daniel
Irene Dicks
Caroline Duong
Liam Duong
Nhien Duong
J.D. Kirkland
John Klumpyan
Jim Kornegay
Jacob Finney
Jack Fischer Family
Ronald Reese
Deacon Paul Robison
Bettye Roper
Neal Rudd
Judy Sandella
Chelsea Sandridge
Andrew Slafka Family
Vince Smith
Special Needs Families
Megan Still
Denise Thomas
Laney Thompson
Jim Tinney
Esther Tucker
James Van Matre
Unborn In The Womb
Aloma Naivar
Franklin Naivar
Fr. Nano
Nhung Nguyen
Doug Nistler
Jim Walls
Joanne Walls
Shirley Weaver
John Widaski
Geri Wietbrock
Cindy Oberlin
Patrick O’Donovan
Peggy O’Hare
Thuy Yeomans
Terri Young
Brianna Paladino
Kevin Parr
Parris Family
Ruth Potts
Larry Pruitt
Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our friends who are sick. Give them strength
in body, courage in spirit, and patience with pain. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
~ In Memoriam ~ Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. Don Thomas, M.S.
Helen Krieger, mother of Georgia Handwerk
The Sanctuary Candle is in honor of the
64th Wedding Anniversary of
George & Mildred Pesl
the week of April 29th - May 5th
We offer the Vigil Candle as a Memorial Candle each week to interested
parishioners who would like to request that it burn “In Memory of…” or
“In Honor of…” a loved one, living or deceased. To reserve the candle,
contact the Receptionist in the Parish Office at 2814821391. The
name of your loved one will be published in the bulletin and near the
Sanctuary Candle in the Church. Prayer List Requests
If you have a family member(s) or friend(s) who are in
need of special prayers by our parish community,
please consider placing them on the Mary Queen
Prayer List. You may do so by contacting our
receptionist, Anita Shorosky at 2814821391 or
[email protected]. Names will
remain on the list for 60 days unless we are notified
otherwise.
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Earth Day Celebration and ReUse/Recycle Event
April 29th & 30th
News Around The Area
The
Sustainability
Ministry
is
sponsoring the third annual Mary
Queen Earth Day Celebration on April
29th & 30th. Sustainability education
tables will be available in the Parish
Center, Main Hall after the 7:30, 9:30
& 11:30 AM Masses on Sunday and in
the church plaza after the 5:30 PM
Masses on Saturday and Sunday.
Children and adults are invited to
enjoy the exhibits about nature, recycling, environmental
stewardship, windpowered electric generators and
descriptions for careers and jobs in renewable energy.
Please join the Bay Area Deanery Council of Catholic
Women (BACCW) at their annual installation luncheon
and May meeting, on Wednesday, May 17th, at 9:45 AM,
at Saltgrass Steakhouse, 20241 Gulf Frwy. The Cost is
$9.99 $14.49 per entrée. There will be separate checks.
Space is limited so reserve early! To make your reservation, please RSVP to Lillian Teixeira
at 2814884412 or [email protected]. To carpool,
contact Gretchen Mitchell at [email protected]
or 8326058360. The Hispanic Ministry is partnering with us this year, and
will be selling breakfast tacos after all Sunday morning
Masses and providing cookies!
New this year: April 17th April 30th, special recycle
bins will be placed in the Parish Center for eyeglasses
and small electronics (cell phones, chargers, remote
controls, etc.). On April 29th & 30th, the bins will be
outside the church exit after all Masses. Bring your used
items so they can be properly reused or recycled. Help us be true to Pope Francis's Laudato Si encyclical
message and preserve God's creation for future
generations!
The Morality of Immigration
The issue of immigration is often personal and political.
But more than that, it is, first and foremost, a moral issue.
That is why it is critical for Catholics to understand what
the Church teaches and why. Join Deacon Sam Dunning,
director of the Archdiocesan Office of Justice and Peace,
for an insightful presentation on Tuesday, May 16, from 7 8:30 PM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 18223
Point Lookout Dr., in Nassau Bay, to learn more. The
program will take place in Founders Hall inside the main
building.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: May 7th
Sustainability Ministry Sponsors Renewable
Materials for the Parish Kitchen
Now through the end of May, the
Sustainability Ministry will replace the
disposable cups, plates and bowls in
the Parish kitchen with products that
are recyclable, biodegradable and/or
compostable. Examples of each
product and instructions on proper
disposal or recycle will be on display
in the Parish Center. Volunteers will
attend some Parish events to educate
and answer
questions. What we learn from this
experiment will allow planning for a longterm system of
sustainable products for the parish kitchen. This is
another step in our spiritual journey of environmental
stewardship. Please email any questions or comments to
[email protected].
Join Catholics around the world in prayer for vocations to
the priesthood and consecrated life. All Catholics of the
Archdiocese are encouraged to gather in their parishes to
join in public and/or private prayer. "Pray the Lord of the
harvest to send laborers into his harvest." (Mt 9:38; Lk
10:2). Resources can be found online at USCCB, NRVC,
Serra US and www.houstonvocations.com/worlddayof
prayerforvocations.
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention Join your Archdiocesan sisters May 5th & 6th at St.
Bernadette Church,15500 El Camino Real, Houston for
four exceptional speakers, fellowship and prayer! The
theme is “Catholic Women of Prayer, Faith and
Action”. The cost is $35.00 which includes breakfast and
lunch. Visit the Bay Area Deanery Facebook page, email
[email protected] or call 2812458639 for
registration. Sign up today! You will be glad you went…
the speakers are EXCELLENT and it will be FUN!!
Hispanic Ministry Taco Breakfast
Sunday, April 30th
After all morning Masses
Please come support this fundraiser
benefiting the Hispanic Ministry of
Mary Queen. The price of a
breakfast taco includes coffee,
lemonade and sweet bread. We
appreciate your support.
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St. Mary of the Expectaon ʹ League City 2nd Annual 5K Run/ Kid’s 1K
May 13, 2017
All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Youth Ministry. The event
will begin at approximately 8:00 AM at the CCISD
Education Village on Hwy 96
5K (10 yrs.+) $30/ 1K (under 10) $20
For more information and online registration visit
saintmcc.org