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ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
MARCH 22, 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
FATHER’S NOTEBOOK CORONAVIRUS MARCH CALENDAR LENT AT MHT
Weekly Updates from Letter from Cardinal DiNardo All events cancelled| p. 6&7 Schedule & Activities
Fr. Khoi | p. 2 p. 4 p.8
Father’s Notebook Cuaderno del Padre
Greetings brothers and sisters, Saludos hermanos y hermanas,
During this confusing time, it is necessary to ask the Holy Spirit Durante este tiempo confuso, por el momento, es necesario
for the gift of prudence and hope. Although, we have faith and pedir al Espíritu Santo el don de la prudencia. Aunque
hope in Christ Jesus, we need to protect the health and lives of tenemos fe y esperanza en Cristo Jesús, debemos proteger la
the vulnerable around us. Although we ourselves may not salud y la vida de las personas vulnerables que nos rodean.
experience life threatening symptoms, we can easily pass it to Aunque es posible que nosotros mismos no experimentemos
our loved ones who are more vulnerable. Thus after much síntomas que amenacen nuestra vida, el virus puede ser
discernment and consultation with my staff, as of, Monday, transmitido fácilmente a nuestros seres queridos que son
March 16, 2020 at 9:00pm: más vulnerables. Así, después de mucho discernimiento y
consulta con mi personal, se ha decidido lo siguiente, a partir
1) Cardinal DiNardo has postponed all Confirmation Masses del lunes 16 de marzo de 2020 a las 9:00 p.m.:
from now until Easter until another time this year. Thus, there
will not be a Confirmation Mass Thursday. 1) El cardenal DiNardo ha pospuesto todas las misas de
confirmación, desde hoy hasta Pascua, para otras fechas de
2) Public Masses at Most Holy Trinity will be canceled. (I will este año. Por lo tanto, no habrá misa de confirmación el
celebrate daily Mass privately for already scheduled Mass jueves.
Intentions)
2) Se cancelará las misas en la Santísima Trinidad.
3) Lenten Missions for both in English and Spanish will be (Celebraré misa diaria en privado por intenciones de misas ya
postponed to another time this year. programadas)
4) The church will be open for individual prayer and adoration 3) La misión de Cuaresma, tanto en inglés como en español,
of the Blessed Sacrament Monday-Thursday at Regular Times se pospondrá para otra fecha este año.
(MTTh: 9am-10pm, Wed: 1pm-10pm). Please spread out
throughout the church. 4) La iglesia estará abierta para oración individual y
adoración del Santísimo Sacramento de lunes a jueves en
5) Fridays the Church will be open from 9am-10pm for those horarios regulares (lunes, martes y jueves: 9 am-10pm,
who wish to pray privately the Stations of the Cross on their miércoles: 1 pm-10pm). Por favor, colóquense separados
own. unos de otros por toda la iglesia.
6) Our Parish now has access to Formed.org (Catholic Netflix)! 5) Los viernes la Iglesia estará abierta de 9 am a 10 pm para
Sign up for free at formed.org/signup & search for “Most Holy aquellos que deseen rezar en privado, por su cuenta, el
Trinity Catholic Church”. This is a great way during this time of Viacrucis.
Lent, as we wander through the desert of “social distancing” to
draw closer to our Lord, Jesus Christ. And it's FREE! 6) ¡Nuestra parroquia ahora tiene acceso al sitio web de
Formed.org (Netflix Católico)! Regístrese de forma gratuita en
7) We are closing our office, by appointment only. Please feel Formed.org/signup y busque la "Most Holy Trinity Catholic
free to call the main line, (979) 849-2421 and you will be Church". Esta es una gran manera para acercarnos a nuestro
directed to one of our staff members during regular office Señor, Jesucristo durante este tiempo de Cuaresma, mientras
hours. pasamos por el desierto del "distanciamiento social". ¡Y es
GRATIS!
Pax Christi,
Fr. Khoi 7) Nuestra oficina estará cerrada, se recibirán solo personas
con cita previa. No dude en llamar a la línea principal, (979)
849-2421 y se le dirigirá a uno de los miembros de nuestro
personal durante el horario normal de oficina.
Pax Christi,
Padre Khoi
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PARISH STAFF (PERSONAL ADMINISTRATIVO):
Parish Administrator: Rev. Khoi Le, kle@mhtangleton.org
Deacons: Dcn. Robert Ward, robward2141@sbcglobal.net
Dcn. Luis Hernandez, lhernandez@mhtangleton.org
Pastoral Associate: Cheryl Scott, cscott@mhtangleton.org
PARISH OFFICE (OFICINA PARROQUIAL): Receptionist: Rebecca Mireles, rmireles@mhtangleton.org
1713 N Tinsley St., Angleton, Texas 77515
www.mhtangleton.org Secretary | Bulletin: Christie Perez, cperez@mhtangleton.org
Bookkeeper: Annie Damian, adamian@mhtangleton.org
Temporary Office Hours
Music Director: Mary Phillips, mphillips@mhtangleton.org
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER CCE Coordinator: Norma Mata, nmata@mhtangleton.org
NOTICE
PLEASE CALL THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU NEED Adore Youth Ministry:
ASSISTANCE OR FOR SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS. Amber Forness, amber@adoreministries.com
Church Office (Oficina Parroquial) ................... (979) 849-2421 Deirdre O’Leary, deirdre@adoreministries.com
Church Fax ....................................................... (979) 849-2425
Rachel Dedas, rachel@adoreministries.com
Sacramental Emergency (Emergencias)……….(979) 583-4040
Email .....................................................ccang@mhtangleton.org Parish Outreach Coordinator (St. Thomas Center):
Johnny Voss, jvoss@mhtangleton.org
ST. THOMAS CENTER
Parish Social Ministry of Most Holy Trinity Maintenance: Tom Wilde, x-105
“A Sanctuary of Caring, Offering Help, Creating Hope.”
415 South Erskine, Angleton, Texas 77515
STC Main .................................................... (979) 849-9458
STC Fax ............................................................. (979) 848-3146
STC Email ................................... st.thomas@mhtangleton.org
FOOD PANTRY:
As of 03/23/20 St. Thomas Center will be closed until further
notice. There will, however; be a mobile food truck coming on TABLE OF CONTENTS
Wed. Mar. 25th from 10AM-1PM. This will be set up as a
drive-thru to minimize exposure for everyone.
Father’s Notebook 2
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
RESALE SHOP: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
SUNDAY MASSES (MISAS DOMINICALES) Mass Intentions | Letter from Cardinal 4
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM—CANCELLED (to the public)
Sunday: 8:00 AM—CANCELLED (to the public) Carta del cardenal |Readings 5
10:00 AM— CANCELLED (to the public) Eucharistic Adoration Sub-request
6:30 PM—CANCELLED (to the public)
DAILY MASS (MISA DIARIA) MHT Announcements/Coronavirus 6
Mon | Tue | Thurs | Fri: CANCELLED (to the public)
Wednesday: CANCELLED (to the public) Lent at MHT 8
Saturday: CANCELLED (to the public)
CONFESSIONS (CONFESIONES) Faith Formation (CCE & Youth Ministry) 9
Tomics
Thursday: 5:00 PM—6:00 PM English & Español
Saturday: 3:30 PM—4:30 PM English & Español
Stewardship Update | Pray for the sick 10
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION (ADORACIÓN) Get Connected
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM—10:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM—10:00 PM
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Peace be with you Brothers and Sisters!
Daily & Sunday Mass at Most Holy Trinity is
cancelled to the public. (Fr. Khoi will celebrate Here in Texas, as elsewhere, the current health emergency has induced fear and
anxiety in many hearts and minds. At the same time, it has brought unity to us as a
daily and Sunday Mass privately for already people who seek the good for others. Our faith has to be lived with reason, prudence
scheduled Mass Intentions) and good judgment.
I have consulted with Bishop George Sheltz and the Presbyteral Council and have
decided to make the following modifications to my March 13, 2020 message. These
modifications are to be followed until further notice.
MASS INTENTIONS: MAR 22-MAR 29 MASS
The public celebration of all weekday and Sunday Masses will be suspended in the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Churches
S a t u r d ay / S á b a d o , M a r c h 2 1 are to remain open for individual and private prayer observing their normal hours, as
9am Mass: Vocations discerned by the Pastors.
5pm Mass: Joe & Gladys Landry (++) Parishes, to the extent they are able, are to inform parishioners of the opportunity to
by Joe (+) view Masses either through network television or other live stream options over the
internet.
S u nd a y / D o m i n g o , M a r c h 2 2
8am Mass: The People of the Parish Sunday is still the Lord’s Day. Families should gather to pray, read scripture, recite
(Missa pro populo) the Rosary and reflect together on their faith.
RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION
10am Mass: Marilyn Havlik Hurt (+) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is to be made available to our people where
by mom, Ellie (+) possible, with special consideration given to the age and circumstances of the
6:30pm Mass: For Pope Francis, Cardinals, Priests in our Parishes.
Bishops, All Clergy, Brothers, All
I recommend that you consider offering confessions in spaces other than small
Religious and Seminarians
confessionals. Please observe good spacing between the penitent and Priest. Those
by Le family waiting for the priest are asked to observe “social distancing.”
M o n d a y / L un es , M a r c h 2 3
Penance Services are all cancelled.
8:10am Mass: Rudy Rincon (+)
by wife/dtr., Adela & Patricia ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Rincon Priests are to attend to the needs of the sick, particularly, when they are asking for
the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. When celebrating this Sacrament in a
T u e sd a y / M a r t es , M a r c h 2 4
hospital setting, please adhere to the current guidelines set forth by the medical
8:10am Mass: Arnold Robinson (+) and facility.
Dylan Delgado (+)
by wife & gr.mother, Jimmie The distribution of Communion for the Sick and viaticum for the dying are reserved to
Priests only at this time.
W e d n es d a y / M i é rc o l e s , M a r c h 2 5
BAPTISM OF INFANTS
12pm Mass: Jim Zgarba (+) The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is to be postponed, unless there is
by wife, Margie danger of death.
6:15pm Mass: NO HOLY MASS
Parish Mission WEDDINGS
Weddings are limited to celebration of the Marriage Rite outside of Mass itself, with
T h u r s d ay / Ju e ve s , M a r c h 2 6 no more than 10 person in attendance, including ministers.
8:10am Mass: Greg Wendel (+) It is recommended that pastors notify couples who are currently preparing for
marriage or have already scheduled weddings.
by dtr./son, Kristen & Garrett
family/friends FUNERALS
F r i d a y / V i e r n es , M a r c h 2 7 Funerals may take place only in the form of “The Rite of Committal with Final
Commendation” (also known as the “graveside”). A memorial Mass can be
8:10am Mass: George Prilop (+) scheduled appropriately at a later date.
by wife, Dolores Prilop
HOLY WEEK
S a t u r d ay / S á b a d o , M a r c h 28
Particular directives will be given for Holy Week in the event the crisis continues
9am Mass: Vocations through that time period.
5pm Mass: Rudolph Buchta (+) HOLY WATER FONTS
by son, Greg, Teresa, & Morgan Please drain and clean all Holy Water fonts and do not refill at this time.
Buchta
S u nd a y / D o m i n g o , M a r c h 2 9 This is a dynamic situation and the above directives may be modified as
circumstances change.
8am Mass: Consuelo Garcia (+)
by dtrs., Stella, Janie, Hilda, & I want to assure all the people of the Archdiocese of my daily prayers and concern for
Sandra your wellbeing, particularly our Priests. We are facing a difficult and uncertain future
10am Mass: Doris & Greg Wendel (++) and we may think the Lord is asleep. Through our constant prayer and works of
charity, our Lord suddenly arises and calms the rough seas.
by dtr. & sister, Jennifer Hill
6:30pm Mass: The People of the Parish Sincerely in Christ, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
(Missa pro populo)
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ALL EVENTS CANCELLED INCLUDING DAILY & SUNDAY MASSES
¡La paz esté con ustedes Hermanos y Hermanas!
Aquí en Texas, como en otros lugares, el estado de emergencia de salud actual ha provocado
miedo y ansiedad en muchos corazones y muchas mentes. Al mismo tiempo, nos ha unido
como personas que buscan el bien para los demás. Debemos vivir nuestra fe con razona-
miento, prudencia y sensatez.
Tras consultar con el Obispo George Sheltz y con el Consejo Presbiteral, he decidido hacer las Eucharistic Adoration
siguientes modificaciones a mi mensaje del 13 de marzo de 2020. Estas modificaciones
deberán cumplirse hasta nuevo aviso. (Adoración del Santísimo)
MISA PERMANENT ADORERS NEEDED:
La celebración pública de todas las Misas dominicales y de entre semana serán suspendidas Monday (Lunes): 1pm, 3pm (2 needed), 5pm,
en la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston a partir del miércoles 18 de marzo de 2020. Las 6pm, 9pm
Iglesias deberán permanecer abiertas para oración individual y privada, observando su horario
normal, según lo disciernan los párrocos. Tuesday (Martes): 3pm, 6pm
Wednesday (Miércoles): 1pm, 9pm
En la medida de lo posible, las Parroquias deberán informar a los feligreses sobre la oportuni-
dad de ver las Misas, ya sea por una cadena de televisión u otras opciones de transmisión en Thursday (Jueves): 10am (2 needed), 2pm,
vivo por internet. 3pm (2 needed)
El domingo sigue siendo el Día del Señor. Las familias deben reunirse para orar, leer la Sagra-
da Escritura, rezar el Rosario y reflexionar juntos sobre su fe. If able to fill an hour | Si desea llenar una hora:
Dawn Dedas dawndedas@gmail.com
RECONCILIACION/CONFESION
El Sacramento de Reconciliación deberá estar disponible para nuestra gente en donde sea
posible, teniendo consideración especial por la edad y las circunstancias de los Sacerdotes en
nuestras Parroquias.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Les recomiendo que consideren ofrecer confesiones en espacios alternos y no en confesionari- MONDAY Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6,
os pequeños. Por favor mantengan suficiente espacio entre el penitente y el Sacerdote. 11-12a and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54
Aquellos esperando para confesarse deberán mantener “distanciamiento social.”
TUESDAY Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9/
Todos los Servicios de Penitencia están cancelados. Jn 5:1-16
WEDNESDAY Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9,
UNCIÓN DE ENFERMOS
Los Sacerdotes deberán atender las necesidades de los enfermos, particularmente cuando 10, 11 [8a and 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/
solicitan el Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos. Al celebrar este Sacramento en un Men- Lk 1:26-38
saje del Cardenal Daniel DiNardo Actualización—Coronavirus (COVID-19) 17 de marzo de 2020
hospital, por favor cumplan con las normas actuales indicadas por el establecimiento médico.
THURSDAY Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22,
23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47
La distribución de la Comunión a los Enfermos y el viático para los moribundos se reservan en FRIDAY Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-
este momento solo a los Sacerdotes. 20, 21 and 23 [19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10,
BAUTISMO DE INFANTES
25-30
La celebración del Sacramento del Bautismo deberá ser pospuesta a menos que exista peligro SATURDAY Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-
de muerte. 12 [2a]/Jn 7:40-53
BODAS SUNDAY Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6,
Las bodas se limitan a la celebración del Rito de Matrimonio fuera de la Misa, con no más de 7-8 [7]/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or
10 personas presentes, incluyendo los ministros. 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
Se recomienda que los párrocos notifiquen a las parejas que se están preparando para el
matrimonio o que ya tienen bodas programadas.
FUNERALES
Los funerales se pueden llevar a cabo solo en la forma del “Rito de Exequias con una
Recomendación Final” (también conocido como “servicio funeral en el cementerio”). Se puede
programar una Misa memorial más adelante
SEMANA SANTA
Se darán indicaciones particulares para la Semana Santa en dado caso que la crisis continúe
hasta entonces.
PILAS DE AGUA BENDITA
Por favor drenen y limpien todas las pilas de Agua Bendita y no las vuelvan a llenar por el mo-
mento.
Esta es una situación dinámica y estas directrices pueden ser modificadas conforme cambien
las circunstancias. Quiero asegurarles a todas las personas de la Arquidiócesis, que cuentan
con mis oraciones diarias y mi preocupación por su bienestar, especialmente el de nuestros
Sacerdotes. Estamos enfrentando un futuro difícil e incierto y podríamos pensar que nuestro
Señor duerme. Por medio de nuestra oración constante y nuestras obras de caridad, nuestro
Señor de pronto se levanta y calma los mares turbulentos.
Sinceramente en Cristo, Daniel Cardenal DiNardo Arzobispo de Galveston-Houston
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ALL EVENTS CANCELLED INCLUDING DAILY & SUNDAY MASSES
ST. THOMAS CENTER
Parish Social Ministry of Most Holy Trinity
“A Sanctuary of Caring, Offering Help, Creating Hope.”
At this time, the resale shop will be closed until further
notice. We ask that during this time no donations be
ATTENTION: made to the resale shop. Also, during this time the
Food Pantry will be closed with the exception of the
We are happy to be able to keep the church open for mobile food truck. If you have any questions you may
those who wish to pray and spend time in adoration. still call the parish office. Just a reminder, though, our
office is closed to visitors at this time, unless you have
Please sit in open an appointment.
sections only.
This will allow us to regularly
sanitize the seating area to keep us safe and virus free.
If you pick up literature from the table to pray with,
please take it home with you and
do not return it to the table for the next person. Thank You! St. Thomas Center will have a mobile food truck coming
on Wednesday March 25 from 10AM—1PM for anyone
needing food. This will set up as a drive-thru to
minimize exposure to everyone.
ADORATION
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY
At the present time, the church will be open for
adoration and prayer on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday It is important that we remember that the Word of God
from 9:00 am - 10:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, gives us many examples of what to do in times of crisis
1:00p -10:00pm and uncertainty.
On Friday, there will be no exposition of the Blessed As a family or individually, Reflect on the Sunday
Sacrament but the church will be open from 9:00 a.m. - Gospel Readings as a family while unable to attend
10:00 p.m for those who wish to come and privately Mass.
pray the Stations of the Cross. Again, If you pick up 4th Sunday of Lent- John 9: 1-41 Healing the Man
literature from the table to pray with, please take it Born Blind
home with you and do not return it to the table for the next 5th Sunday of Lent- John 11: 1-45, The Raising of
person. Lazarua
Palm Sunday- Matthew 27: 11-54, Passion of Our
We are asking people to sit only in the open sections Lord Jesus Christ
and practice social distancing while in the church
sanctuary. Pray the Stations of the Cross at home.
Our goal is to wipe down the church daily. Join Fr. Khoi and the staff in praying:
Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.
Daily rosary at 12:00 noon
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m.
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Our Parish now has access to Formed.org (Catholic Netflix)! ONLINE/TELEVISED MASSES
Plenty of Movies, Devotionals, and Spiritual stuff for children SATURDAY
and adults for free (paid by the parish)! 5 p.m. - St. Michael the Archangel, Houston - English - (Website)
7 p.m. - St. Charles Borromeo, Houston - Español - (Facebook Live)
Sign up for FREE at formed.org/signup & search for “Most
Holy Trinity Catholic Church”. This is a great way during this SUNDAY—ENGLISH
7 a.m. - St. Charles Borromeo, Houston - (Facebook Live)
time of Lent, as we wander through the desert of “social 8:30 a.m. - St. Mary of the Purification, Houston (YouTube)
distancing” to draw closer to our Lord, Jesus Christ. And it's 9 a.m. - St. Anthony of Padua, The Woodlands - (Website)
FREE! 9 a.m. - St. Bartholomew, Katy - (Facebook or Website)
10 a.m. - Sacred Heart, Conroe - (Website)
10:30 a.m. - Catholic Charismatic Center, Houston - (YouTube)
11 a.m. - St. Anthony of Padua, The Woodlands - (Website)
11 a.m. - St. Cecilia, Houston - (Website)
11 a.m. - St. Michael the Archangel, Houston - (Website)
11 a.m. - St. Martha, Kingwood - (Facebook Live)
11 a.m. - St. Mary of the Purification, Houston (YouTube)
1 p.m. - St. Anthony of Padua, The Woodlands - (Website)
6 p.m. - St. Anthony of Padua, The Woodlands - (Website)
ESPAÑOL
8:30 a.m. - St. Charles Borromeo, Houston - (Facebook Live)
12 p.m. - St. Charles Borromeo, Houston - (Facebook Live)
12:30 p.m. - Sacred Heart, Conroe - (Website)
1 p.m. - St. Bartholomew, Katy - (Facebook or Website)
1 p.m. - St. Cecilia, Houston - (Website)
1 p.m. - St. Anthony of Padua, The Woodlands - (Website)
1:30 p.m. - St. Charles Borromeo, Houston - (Facebook Live)
3 p.m. - St. Bartholomew, Katy - (Facebook or Website)
6:30 p.m. - St. Charles Borromeo, Houston - (Facebook Live)
VIETNAMESE
7 a.m. - Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond* - (Website)
9:30 a.m. - Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond* - (Website)*(Diocese of
Richmond, Virginia)
DAILY MASS & LITURGIES
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. Mass in English - St. Anthony of Padua, The Woodlands -
(Website)
8:15 a.m. Mass in English - St. Cecilia, Houston - (Website)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
8:30 a.m. Mass in English - St. Bartholomew, Katy -
(Facebook or Website)
TUESDAY
7 p.m. Misa en Español - St. Bartholomew, Katy -
(Facebook or Website)
WEDNESDAY
6:45 p.m. Rosary, Adoration and Benediction in English - St.
Bartholomew, Katy - (Facebook or Website)
Technical notes: Feeds may appear blank, have a loading screen or
countdown until the livestream begins. If the connection is lost, try
refreshing the browser to reset the streaming service.
Television
Sunday & Daily Mass7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. - English - EWTN,
Irondale, Alabama - (Find your TV channel)
Sunday - 2:30 p.m., Italian - EWTN - Pope Francis's private Mass
celebration from Santa Marta, Vatican City - (Find your TV channel)
Radio
Sunday & Daily Mass7 a.m., English - Guadalupe Radio Network -
EWTN, Irondale, Alabama1430 AM – KSHJ (Houston)
Sunday - 9 a.m., English - Relevant Radio, Green Bay, Wisconsin Daily
Mass - 12 p.m., English96.1 FM - K241CM (Houston)1110 AM -
KTEK (Houston)
Online Stream
Sunday - 10 a.m., English - Catholic Extension, Chicago, Illinois -
(Website)
Sunday - 11 a.m., English - Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC - (Website)
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LENT AT MHT STUDY GROUPS: ELEMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC MASS
for images and relics of saints. A single swing
is used when incensing around the altar.
Incense may be used at five different times
during the Mass: the Entrance Procession, at
the beginning of Mass to incense the cross
and altar, at the Gospel, the Offertory, and
during the Eucharistic Prayer at the elevation
of the consecrated host and chalice.
When we see the incense, let us think of our
Important Dates Episode 20: The Meaning of prayers rising to heaven, up to the throne of
Incense God. When we inhale its fragrance, let us
remind ourselves that in this world we are to
Fish Fry—CANCELLED The Church herself tells us that incense is an
be the sweet odor of Christ. When incense is
Fridays during Lent: Stations of the Cross expression of reverence and prayer. She
used at Mass, let us recall our participation in
(Open, to do on your own. Please spread prays along with Psalm 141: “Let my prayer
the heavenly liturgy described in the Book of
out, no large groups) be incense before you; my uplifted hands an
Revelation.
Mar. 23-26: Parish Lenten Mission – evening offering.” The Book of Revelation
also gives an understanding of the use of
CANCELLED “Another angel came and stood at the altar,
incense, even in heaven: the incense is
Apr. 9: Holy Thursday—TBD joined to the prayer of the saints around the
holding a gold censer. He was given a great
Apr. 10: Good Friday—TBD quantity of incense to offer, along with the
throne of God. St. Paul goes even further to
prayers of all the holy ones, on the gold altar
suggest that not only does incense represent
Sunrise Adoration: Every Saturday morning that was before the throne. The smoke of the
prayer, it signifies also the Christian: “we are
incense along with the prayers of the holy
from 7 AM—8 AM the aroma of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 2:15)
ones went up before God from the hand of
Incense is a sacramental sign that can be
the angel.” -Revelation 8:3-4
Confessions: 45 minutes before each Mass seen, smelled, and even heard.
followed by adoration after Mass. Questions for Discussion:
The different levels of reverence indicate the
way the incense is used at Mass. Three
Small Study Groups: CANCELLED (Please swings of the censor or thurible may be given
1. Incense used at Mass has a variety of
continue to do at home) to the Blessed Sacrament at the meanings. Which one speaks most
consecration and also to anything in the significantly to you?
CRS Rice Bowl: Rice bowls will be collected Mass that represents Christ: the priest, the
at the end of Lent. people, the Book of Gospels, the Paschal 2. How can Christians be the “sweet aroma
Candle, the Cross. Two swings are reserved of Christ” in the world?
MEET MARIA ANA
Maria Ana and her brothers receive one
meal a day at school, so that they can
focus on achieving their dreams. How
was education important for your
future? How can you we ensure that all
young people have a chance to be
educated? Visit crsricebowl.org for
more.
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FAITH FORMATION (CCE K-6th) YOUTH MINISTRY (7th-12th)
May Mary, Our Mother, who has heard our
pleas in the storms of our lives, intercede to her
Son, that we may find healing and a prompt
end to this illness.
Mary, Star of the Sea, pray for us.
Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, heal us.
Amen.
Important Dates
Important Dates In this time of need, I invite all the faithful to seek
together the maternal intercession of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, and I share this prayer with you: Apr. 18: MHT Super Fun Run—5K run,
ALL CCE and Youth Group classes are 2.5K walk, Superhero costume contest,
cancelled for the remainder of the Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, and kids dash!
academic year. Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
We fly to you today as your beloved children. All proceeds go to scholar-
We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, ships for retreat and con-
as you did at the wedding in Cana. ference fees for MHT
Archdiocese of Galveston- Pray for us, loving Mother, Youth Group.
Houston Prayer in the Time of the and gain for our nation and world,
and for all our families and loved ones, $20 for 5K run/2.5K walk
Coronavirus the protection of your holy angels, before 4/17. $25 after 4/17.
that we may be spared the worst of this illness. $10 for Kids Dash.
Comfort us, O Lord, for we are like your For those already afflicted,
disciples on the storm tossed seas, unsettled we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and Register at MHT parish office or online at
by what lies ahead. deliverance. https://thedriven.net/event.race_reg/
Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and eid/38013024689/?&
We turn to You, our Healer and Guide, to still fearful,
our hearts in our time of need and hear our wipe away their tears and help them to trust.
In this time of trial and testing,
prayer:
teach all of us in the Church to love one another
and to be patient and kind.
Heal those who are sick with the coronavirus Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land
and protect the elderly and most vulnerable. and to our hearts.
Give strength to all who tend to our health and We come to you with confidence,
wisdom to researchers who work toward a cure. knowing that you truly are our compassionate Young Adult Group
Open our eyes and hearts, as you did during mother, Thursday nights, ages 18-35
Hurricane Harvey, that we may look beyond our health of the sick and cause of our joy.
immediate needs to care for others who need Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, All young adult group meetings are
help. keep us in the embrace of your arms, cancelled until further notice.
help us always to know the love of your Son,
Through the Holy Spirit, guide our leaders to Jesus. Amen.
make wise decisions for the welfare of all the --- contact amber@adoreministries.com for
people they serve. COVID-19, bishops, prayer, U.S. Conference of more info
Catholic Bishops, USCCB, Archbishop José H.
Grant eternal rest to those who have died from Gomez.
the virus.
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Eduardo & Diana Ramirez, JOB OPENING
Candy Adams, Beto Belmares,
Mar. 7/8 2020: Angie & Tony Lopez, Jennifer
Title: Social Ministries Outreach
Gamboa, Ben & Marcelline Coordinator II
First Collection $10,884.25
Blaha, Roman Burgen, Kite Location: St. Thomas Center, 415 S.
Second Collection $3,507.62 Estrada, Kenneth Garison, Erskine St, Angleton, TX.
Janie Lara, Louisa Lopez, Summary:
MASS ATTENDANCE Junior Matt, Frances Yzaguirre,
Bertha Pena, Diane Roberts,
Most Holy Trinity is seeking applicants for a
Eleanor Boeker, Ortensia
Part Time (16 hrs per week) Social
Mar. 7/8,2020 Gusman, David Infante, Donato Ministries Outreach Coordinator for the day-
Garcia, Marcos Calderon, Michael Olivares, to-day operations of the St. Thomas Center
5PM: 170 Resale Shop. A ministry of Most Holy Trinity,
Victoria Calderon, Juanita Cordova, Brittney
8AM: 157 Moyeda, Chris Cole, Eva Villarreal, Amancio the St. Thomas Center provides a full range
10AM: 295 Orozco, Manuela Solis, Gary Gonzalez, Ruben of social ministry support including food
& Domingo Noriega, Edward Rodriguez, Denise pantry, financial assistance, and a clothing
6:30PM: 217 Strickland, Reynaldo Ramos, Ofelia Ramos, voucher program. Funds raised in the
Total: 839 Apolonia Tenorio, Joe Gonzalez Sr, Lalo Resale Shop go to support these ministries.
Sauceda, Joe & Ginger Williams, Evaristo The Outreach Coordinator will primarily work
Saldana, Henry DeVries III, Janie Villarreal, to provide customer service, donor
NEXT WEEK’S Arthur & Sylvia Judd, Jacko Garrett, Delia assistance, volunteer scheduling, and
Trevino, Carmela Tedrick, Olga Moya, Mark oversight of the daily sales floor operations
SECOND COLLECTION Grantz, Kristin Sbrusch, Brenda Rodriguez, of the Resale Shop. Secondarily, when
Olean Till, Deacon Luis Hernandez, Mary Jane needed, will provide occasional assistance
Mar. 29, 2020: Fojt, Renato Madamba, Joe Jasso, Marcella with the Food Pantry and Client Assistance
Carrales, Deacon Rob Ward, Delfina Rangel,
Environment & Art (Easter) Angie Latapie, Linda Moreno, Carlton Janise,
programs. A successful applicant will be
customer service oriented, mission minded,
Sharon Malek, Helen Poessel, Bobby Clark,
have good organizational skills, like thrifting,
Lillie Prevose, Donald Noska, Jake Dollar,
2020 DSF GOAL: $65,000.00 Charles Kolasa, Betty Barbour, Rachel Bass, merchandising, working with others, and be
a practicing Catholic in good standing with
Total # of Participants 112 Susan Dawson, Lavern Donnelly, Henry Garcia,
Total Amount Pledged: $ 41,313.00 Roy Luna, Melissa Lopez, Mary Rohrbacher, the Catholic Church with knowledge of
Total Amount Paid: $ 21,951.14 Dorothy Burkholder, Maria Rodriguez, Raul Catholic Social Teaching. Salary Scale:
Paid Over (Under) Goal: ($43,048.86) Hernandez, Inez Hernandez, Leslie Mize, $9.00- $12.00+, dependent on
Activity Thru: 03/12/2020 Kenneth Rouly, Brittani Munoz, Olivia Trevino. qualifications and experience.
Interested Applicants:
Everything we have, everything we are, and For a full job description and application,
everything we will become is a gift from the click www.mhtangleton.org. Interested
Lord. As faithful Catholics, we are called to applicants should send completed
return our time, talent, and gifts in gratitude application with cover letter, resume with
for God’s bounty. DSF 2020 reminds us to
salary requirements, and references by
Bring Your Greatest Gifts to the Lord, and
email to: cscott@mhtangleton.org
through our willingness to share our gifts, we
provide support to ministries that serve
thousands and thousands of our brothers
and sisters in the Archdiocese of Galveston-
Houston. Make your pledge today. Go to
www.mhtangleton.org and click on the dsf
link. Your gift is greatly appreciated!
Kroger Community Rewards Program OLG = On Line Giving
The next time you shop Thank you, to those of you who
at Kroger, go to the signed up for Online Giving.
Customer Service desk Especially during this time when
and present this we are asked to stay at home as much as possible. Since we are
barcode, along with now unable to attend Mass there is the option of online giving. If
your Kroger Plus Card you have not yet signed up for Online Giving, please prayerfully
to link in to the Kroger Community Rewards. consider this option. Not only can it be used along with our
offering envelopes, it will also help reduce expenses, and allow
Once your Kroger card is scanned, every time you shop the parish to count on a steadier stream of income.
and use your Kroger Plus Card, a percentage of your Please visit WWW.MHTANGLETON.ORG to sign up or
eligible purchases will be contributed to the Kroger for more information. God Bless You!
community rewards fund; Most Holy Trinity then receives
a donation on a quarterly basis. www.kroger.com/
10(Below is St. Roch whose intercession miraculously cured Now that you are in heaven,
plagues.) Your power is not less.
Offer, then, to God
St. Roch Our sighs and tears
(Born of a noble family, tradition says St. Roch was miraculously And obtain for us that health we seek
born with a red cross on his breast. Through Christ our Lord.
St. Roch gave all of his fortune to the poor at age 20 after his Amen.
parents died. In 1315, he assisted plague victims in several
Italian cities, miraculously curing people with the sign of the (Repeat the following 3 times)
cross. While helping the sick, he also contracted the disease. Saint Roch, pray for us,
However, the saint survived after a dog helped him in the forest. That we may be preserved
The dog brought him food and licked his wounds. He was later From all diseases of body and soul.
mistaken for a spy and spent the rest of his life in prison.
Use this time to show love, kindness, Pope says:
According to tradition, an angel appeared in St. Roch’s cell after 'We must rediscover the concreteness of little things, small
his death. The angel said that those who invoked his gestures of attention we can offer those close to us, our family,
intercession would be cured of the plague.) our friends. We must understand that in small things lies our
treasure'
Prayer to St. Roch
O Blessed Saint Roch,
Patron of the sick,
Have pity on those
Who lie upon a bed of suffering.
Your power was so great
When you were in this world,
That by the sign of the Cross,
Many were healed of their diseases.
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