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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
1801 Sage Road | Houston, Texas 77056
Daily Mass Tel. 713.621.4370 | Fax 713.850.8341
Monday-Friday
8:15 a.m.|12:10 p.m.
www.stmichaelchurch.net
Saturday December 17, 2017
8:15 a.m.
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.|9:00 a.m.*
11:00 a.m.*
12:45 p.m.|6:00 p.m.
*Nursery Available
Reconciliation
Tuesday
6 -7 p.m.
Saturday
8:45-10:00 a.m.
or by appointment
with a priest
Eucharistic
Adoration
Tuesday after
12:10 p.m. Mass
until 10 p.m.
Parish Office Hours
Mon -Thurs
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
After Hours
Emergency
Number for Grave
Illness or Death:
713.540.1020
Parish Contact Information
Rev. Wayne Wilkerson, Pastor Mary Caprio Business Office
Evangelization, Finance, Facilities John Amalokwu, Parish Accountant
Rev. Michael Applegate, Adult Faith Formation (AFF) and jamalokwu@stmichaelchurch.net
Parochial Vicar Natural Family Planning Liliana Olivares, Parish Bookkeeper
fathermichael@stmichaelchurch.net mcaprio@stmichaelchurch.net lolivares@stmichaelchurch.net
Angelica Aguilera,
In Residence
Children Faith Formation (CFF) School Bookkeeper
Rev. Leon Strieder, S.L.D.,
Maria Groff Reynolds, Director aaguilera@stmichaelcs.org
strieder@stthom.edu
mreynolds@stmichaelchurch.net
Rev. Dominic Pistone Administrative Support
Youth Faith Formation (YFF) Lilian Ninh, CFF,YFF, Facilities and
Deacons
Mike Cleary, Director Technology
Deacon Robert Hesse, Ph.D.,
mcleary@stmichaelchurch.net lninh@stmichaelchurch.net
rhesse@stmichaelchurch.net
Matt Zelinsky, Asst. Director Minnie Romo, AFF, Sacramental
Deacon David Hust
mzelinsky@stmichaelchurch.net Records
dhust@stmichaelchurch.net
mromo@stmichaelchurch.net
Deacon Thomas Newhouse
Music Jasmine Webb, Database & Liturgy
newhousetom@yahoo.com
Chris Popelka, Director of Music jwebb@stmichaelchurch.net
St. Michael Catholic School cpopelka@stmichaelchurch.net Mattia Maldonado, Weddings
713.621.6847 mattiaj.maldonado@sbcglobal.net
Community Ministries
Dr. Kathleen Cox, Principal
Jennifer Gonzalez, Receptionists
kcox@stmichaelcs.org
Director of Social Justice Amy Taylor
Pastoral Associates jgonzalez@stmichaelchurch.net ataylor@stmichaelchurch.net
Justin Aquila Sr. Ginny Braniff, M.A., Celia Thomson
Evangelization, Personnel, Director of Pastoral Care cthomson@stmichaelchurch.net
Communications and Stewardship sisterginny@stmichaelchurch.net
jaquila@stmichaelchurch.net
Facilities Management
Derek Roy, Director of Facilities
Ann Cashiola Bulletin submissions are due
maintenance@stmichaelchurch.net Monday by 9:00 a.m.
Liturgy, Sacraments and Music
Carlos Meija, Evening Custodian Please e-mail information to:
acashiola@stmichaelchurch.net
Jose Moreno, Maintenance Bulletin@stmichaelchurch.net
Silvino Anuario, Maintenance
Pastoral Council
pastoralcouncil@stmichaelchurch.net
President: Skip Redd Vice President: Lou Pelz
Members: John Barry | Will Cravens | Michael Garofalo
Matt Harris | Melissa Kidonakis | Nick Lanza | Jessica Matuszak | Bobby Northrup
Darryl Shields| Tom Scott| Amy Taylor
Please contact a Pastoral Council member with any comments or concerns about our parish.
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Sacramental Care
Baptism Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Infants and Children under 7 years old (RCIA)
All parents are required to participate in a Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a
baptismal preparation process prior to the non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who
baptism of each child and are strongly are interested in learning about the Catholic
encouraged to attend the classes during faith and may want to become Catholic
the second trimester of pregnancy. should contact the Office of Adult Faith
Formation, 713.403.4114.
Please call the parish office, 713.403.4112,
to register for classes and to schedule Pastoral Care & Holy Communion to the
baptisms. Sick and Homebound
Do you know someone who is ill, home-
Older Children - 7 years of age and older bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living
Please contact the Office of Children Faith facility and in need of pastoral care? For
Formation, 713.403.4122, for information on those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a
the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for pastoral visit and/or those who are interested
Children. in visiting the homebound or assisted living
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist in need of prayer shouldcontact Sister Ginny
Please call the Office of Children Faith Braniff, MA at 713.621.4370.
Formation, 713.403.4122, for information. Anointing of the Sick
Confirmation Parishioners scheduled for serious surgery
High School Students - Contact the Office of should receive the Sacrament of the
Youth Faith Formation, 713.403.4122. Anointing of the Sick prior to their
Adult - Contact the Office of Adult Faith hospitalization. Please contact the parish
Formation, 713.403.4114. office, 713.621.4370.
Marriage
Engaged couples desiring to marry in the Those in danger of death due
Church need to attend an introductory
marriage preparation class, offered monthly,
to sickness or old age should
which begins the process. Please call be anointed and receive
713.403.4112 for information and Viaticum. Please call
registration.
713.540.1020.
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Stewardship Information
Collections December 10
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary $4,791.00
5:00 p.m. Vigil $7,159.54
7:30 a.m. $3,487.00
9:00 a.m. $6,889.00
11:00 a.m. $8,107.00
12:45 p.m. $4,504.00
6:00 p.m. $3,788.00
Faith Direct $24,467.04
2nd Collection-Retirement Fund for Religious $5,954.00
Debt Reduction $2,880.00
Children's Collection for Shrine of the True Cross School in Dickinson $387.50
Mail and Drop-off $40,868.00
Grand Total: $107,571.08
Stock Donation - Many parishioners prayerfully make their end-of-year gifts at this time. Gifts of stock
are a popular form of end of year gift and are encouraged. The Office of Development for the Archdiocese
of Galveston-Houston is available to assist with these transactions. The Letter of intent form is available
at stmichaelchurch.net/news/stock-donation You are encouraged to make direct inquiries to Michael
Schillaci at 713-652-4418 or Michelle Muñoz at 713-652-8242 for the proper procedures. The Office of
Development acknowledges all stock gifts in writing. Any donor not receiving proper acknowledgement
is asked to call Michelle at the downtown Chancery.
Deacon’s Corner
THE CHRISTMAS WORKS!
Shopping, wrapping, kids out of
Catholic Counseling for Parishioners school, decorating, cooking, baking,
Are you in need of emotional healing? travel, house guests, parties, cards,
Are you discouraged by your money….whew!
relationships with loved ones?
Now is the time to get the help and
healing you need. Isaiah: “Rejoice!” St. Paul: “Rejoice!”
Counselors are now available.
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call
(844) 295-3167, or visit Try it! It works!
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MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael Deacon Tom
Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week († - Deceased)
Sunday, December 17 7:30 a.m. The People of the Parish Is 61:1-2a, 10-11;
9:00 a.m. Uche Agbai Lk 1:46-50, 53-54;
† Ranee Gunaratne 1 Thes 5:16-24;
Carl Halik Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
11:00 a.m. † William Calledare
† Jo Ann Zinnante
† Suzanne Chatelain
12:45 p.m.. Joe Friesenhahn
† Gary Hall
Justin Hart
6:00 p.m. † Joseph Graml
† Salvadora Cazalot
Jobie Flowers
Monday, December 18 8:15 a.m. † Kathrin and Frank McNamara Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13,
Charlie Flowers 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
Taylor Flowers
12:10 p.m. Maria L. Baldasso
Carlos and Lili Gonzalez
† Jose Luis Alvarez
Tuesday, December 19 8:15 a.m. † Thomas Hargis Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-
† Jeffrey Daily 4a, 5-6ab, 16-17;
J. J. Clark Lk 1:5-25
12:10 p.m. † Gabriel Zaragoza Lopez
Agnes Shimonek
Joan Fusselman
Wednesday, December 20 8:15 a.m. † William Dunn Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-
Mary Jones 4a, 5-6ab, 16-17;
Kent and Sue Hamby Lk 1:5-25
12:10 p.m. † John Patrick Smith
† Olga de Lasse and Ana Paola
Reynoso
† George Van Os, Sr.
Thursday, December 21 8:15 a.m. The Canik family Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;
† Deacon Darvin Bordelon Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21;
Tiffany Halik Lk 1:39-45
12:10 p.m No Mass
Friday, December 22 8:15 a.m. † The Wilde family 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-
Isaac Kuriakose 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
† Carol Bordelon
12:10 p.m. † William G. O’Leary
† Oghenekevwe Michael Sejebor
† Cecilia Davidson
Saturday, December 23 8:15 a.m. Kristin O’Hara Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-
Carl and Paula Halik 5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66
Cecil Ellis
5:00 p.m † Jim Nabors
Jacqueline Adele
Menefee
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Social Justice News
Adopt-A-Family
Below are some quotes from St. Michael families about their experience:
• “The most wonderful experience ever. Loved the family which we were given.” -Ali and
Elizabeth
• “It was truly a blessing!” -Diane
• “We especially enjoyed the opportunity for our kids to play with the student and his
family at the school.” -Shawn
• “We had a wonderful time and really preferred this format over going to the family’s
house since we could really interact more.” -Lindsay
• “It was fantastic to partner with the San Francisco Nativity Academy. We enjoyed
meeting our family and having a chance to positively impact their lives and make their
Christmas special. It was awesome for our kids to see the impact of how more
important it is to give than receive...we really enjoyed the morning.” -Alan
• “I thought it was easy and fun. I love the fact that you told me what the child wanted,
that helped so much.” -Stephanie
• “This is an amazing school. We enjoyed meeting our adopted children and mothers.
What precious children. Please do this again next year.” -Mary
Christmas Toy Drive
Thank you to all those who participated in our Christmas Toy Drive!
All toys were
delivered to
CCSC’s Jingle
Bell Express.
Penance Activity-Winter Items for the Homeless
As part of our Advent theme, Becoming Christmas, the activity of Tuesday, December
19 will be collecting new winter accessories for the homeless. These items include
scarves, gloves, socks, and hats. Please bring items to the Penance Service that Tuesday
at 7pm. All items will be donated to SEARCH Homeless Services.
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Children Faith Formation
• Dec. 19: Confessions continue at St. Michael the Archangel! Our newest
sacrament recipients and their families are invited to continue preparing their
hearts for Jesus’ arrival by returning Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, for our parish
Penance Service.
• Jan. 7: CLOW and CFF classes resume. Have a blessed Advent and
merry Christmas holiday.
• Jan. 18 and Jan. 22, 7:15-8:00 PM (PLC-A): Mandatory 1st Eucharist parent
meeting. One parent from each family is required to attend either one of the two
meetings. Baptism Certificates are due at the 1st Eucharist parent meeting.
Adult Faith Formation
Women at Daybreak is reconvening
Tuesday Morning Start the new year right!
once a month beginning
Join us for the program
January 23, 2018 – 7:00 to 8:00 am
“DISCOVER CHRIST”
Parish Life Center –Room A
RSVP Mcaprio@stmichaelchurch.net
2018 Adult Confirmation Classes
If you are a baptized Catholic who received first
Holy Communion but were never confirmed, you
are eligible to participate in classes for the
Sacrament of Confirmation.
Classes begin Wednesday, January 31 at 7:00 pm
Visit stmichaelchurch.net for registration information and schedule
or contact Mary Caprio at Mcaprio@stmichaelchurch.net
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Youth Faith Formation
Parish Life
Art and Environment Committee
Call for creatives, crafters, and
curious helping hands.
The A & E Committee is looking for
volunteers to assist with transforming our
beautiful church for Christmas this year.
Anyone wanting to be contribute to the visual
experience of the Christmas Mass should
contact Ann Cashiola or the church office.
Helpers are needed from Dec 20th - Jan 8th to
set up the Church and Narthax, install the
Nativity, care for and water the live plants and
set up for the overflow Masses. If you are
looking for a way to contribute to our
community's Christmas experience, please join
8 us!
Parish Life
Sociable Seniors
Donations for the food pantry gratefully accepted at all meetings.
Upcoming Events & Trips
December 20 (Wednesday) Silver bells....silver Cost: members $14, non-members $16. Call Jerry
bells...soon it will be Christmas time in the city! So, Ziemnicki at 713-622-9001 for more info.
we'll hop on our "county sleigh" and tour some
February 11th (Sunday) Matinee Theatre Outing in
of Houston's famous and most beautiful Christmas
Conroe. Hop on a blue and white community bus at
light displays in River Oaks, Tanglewood, and
9:30 am on Del Monte/Sage. Leaving at 10 am Treat
beyond. This is a ride-around - no walking. We will
yourself to an early 11 o'clock brunch at "Texas
stop for a Restroom/Ice Cream break at McDonald's
Roadhouse" (2230 Interstate 45 N). We head to the
Post Oak. Early dinner at Luby's Post
Crighton Theatre in time for the 2 o'clock "Hello
Oak. Cost: Members- $5.00; Non-Members
Dolly" show. Returns around 6 pm. Ticket Cost for
$8.00. Bus boards at Del Monte & Sage at 4:45 pm,
members is $20 and non-members is $22. Limited
leaves at 5:15 pm, Returns approx. 10:00/10:30
tickets. Deadline is January 22nd. For further info
pm. No refunds after December meeting. More info
please contact Hanan Patel at 832-228-1495.
call Margie McIntyre 713 782-5650
Mah Jongg Players
January 23 (Tuesday) Guided tour of the Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., PLC, Rm C.
Battleground at San Jacinto with a tour of the For information, call Fran Dermody at 713.622.0601.
Monument's museum, and a documentary film about Checks for trips or dues payable to St. Michael
the battle. Lunch on your own at the Monument Inn. Sociable Seniors. Please e-mail Margaret Fuller,
Bus boards at Delmonte and Sage at 8:30AM and President, at mfuller001@gmail.com for further
leaves at 9:00AM. Returns at approx. 3:30PM. information
The St. Michael Wedding Guild
December 29/30 - Butcher/Hall - Maldonado, Rockefeller, Lord, Spiller
December 29/30 - Cowan/Magee - Cielieska, Maldonado, Washington
January 5/6 - Burke/Vivas - Macey, Lynn, Marino
January 26/27 - Martin/McKenna - Cavanaugh, Genitempo, Drew, Spiller
February 2/3 - Harris/Speed - Shields, Cimo, Macey
February 9/10 - Nangcas/Caguioa - Spiller, Royds
February 9/10 - Bruchmiller/Schwarzbach - Royds, Marino, Russell
All Guild members are asked to please contact Sherry O'Connor (semoconnor@gmail.com) with any
schedule changes.
If you are considering joining a ministry at St. Michael's and would
like to know more about the Wedding Guild, please contact our
President, Marlyn Greiner (marlyngreiner@icloud.com) 9
Parish Life
Experience St. Michael’s Advent theme “BECOMING
Christmas” (that is, becoming more like Christ), based on the book
The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. This wonderful and
inspiring book explains the 4 signs – Prayer, ongoing Faith
Formation, Generosity and Evangelization.
Upcoming Activities
December 19th 7:00 pm– Penance Service –
Sanctuary
Penance Activity– See page 6
Evening Prayer
and the
“O Antiphons”
December 17th following 6:00 pm Mass
December 18th – December 23rd.
6:00 pm in the Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel
Deacon David Hust, Presiding
In anticipation of the immediate event of the celebration of the birth of
Christ, join us for the ancient tradition of the Liturgy of the Hours and
the “O Antiphons”- seven sung refrains that are chanted before the
Magnificat in Advent Evening Prayer.
Each antiphon highlights a title for the Messiah: O Sapientia (O
Wisdom), O Adonai (O Lord), O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse), O Clavis
David (O Key of David), O Oriens (O Rising Sun), O Rex Gentium (O
King of the Nations), and O Emmanuel. (God With Us)
Each title refers to the prophecy of Isaiah of the coming of the Messiah
and salvation. These beautiful antiphons of the day announce Christ
with ancient title and implore Him for our salvation. Join us for prayer as
10 we count the final days before Christmas!Parish Life
50+ Singles
Grieving with
The Women’s Guild provides
opportunities for women of the
HOPE parish to get to know each other,
share our faith, form friendships, Happy Hour
and provide service. El Tiempo Mexican Restaurant
Friday December 22nd 5:30PM
Are you interested in welcoming
New Parishioners? Greeting and assisting guests and 2605 S. Gessner at Westheimer
parishioners at the Welcome Center in the Narthex?
Serving as hostesses to families and friends at a
Join usofWednesday,
Celebration December
Life? Creating social 6th
get-togethers? For more information contact:
Choosing speakers for our luncheon-speaker series? Jo Ann Chetta 713.863.8587
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
jchetta@att.net
Please Activity
join us as weBuilding
help developRoom 24
a welcoming
community at St. Michael. For more information, Dottie Morrogh 281.558.9390
Group
contact Marlene Facilitators:
Shields at shieldsmarlene@aol.com dottie9399@comcast.net
Diane Nuar MA, LPC -Rejoice
Our next general meeting is January 11, 2017.
Counseling
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Contact: Glenda Bautista, 713.882.9617 or glbautis@yahoo.com
The Catholic Daughters pictured are, left to right, Celia Vasquez, Myrna Alfonso, Mecedes Cook, Glenda Bautista and Margaret Fuller
Not pictured: Mary Ellen Bermudez.
76 Gift bags filled with various goodies were shared with Seminarians at St
Mary Seminary on Dec. 5th. Thank you to all who donated and participated
Visit stmichaelchurch.net/news for more information and a letter from our
Court Regent, Glenda Bautista.
11ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR CALENDAR
All other daily and Sunday masses will be celebrated according to our regular Mass schedule.
Visit stmichaelchurch.net for more information
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE & CONFESSIONS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7:00 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament closed at 4:00pm
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24,
CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING
Mass at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD -CHRISTMAS EVE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
4:00pm Vigil Mass – Church
4:15pm. Vigil Mass – Tiger Gym & PLC
6:30pm Vigil Mass – Church
11:00pm Lessons & Christmas Carols
12:00am -Midnight Mass – Church
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD -CHRISTMAS DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25
Mass at 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am
No afternoon or evening Mass
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26
No Masses or Confessions
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Saturday, December 30, Vigil Mass - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 31st Mass at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 6:00pm
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD - NEW YEAR’S DAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018
Mass at 8:15 am, 12:10 pm
This year, it is not a holy day of obligation
The parish offices will close on Friday, December 22rd at 12:00pm and open on Wednesday,
December 27th at 8:00am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will not be held on Tuesday,
December 26th. No confessions on Tuesday, December 26th. The parish office will be closed on
Friday, December 29th and open on Tuesday, January 2nd at 8:00am. The clergy and parish staff
wishes you joy and a blessed Advent and Christmas season!
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