Parish Secretary

Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448

Sacrament of Baptism

DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448

Director of Religious Education

Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880

Ushers & Greeters

Shantal Frazier, 832-414-4489

Eucharistic Ministers

Pastor, 281-426-8448

Lector Co-coordinators

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Geralyn Patterson, 281-546-4264

Altar Servers

Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

7122 Whiting Rock Drive

www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org

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

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

Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

HOSANNA! “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosan-na in the highest” (Matthew 21:9). With these words the Church enters the holiest of weeks, commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. When the people of Jerusalem cried out with their “hosannas,” they were using an ancient Hebrew shout of acclamation that meant “Pray, save us.” The king to whom they were shouting even-tually would save them, but in a way that would be far from what they expected. Salva-tion would come from the wood of the cross as Jesus hung there to bring freedom from sin and life through death, opening the gates of heaven for all who put their faith and trust in him. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Mass Schedule

Tuesday—Friday

7:30 am

Saturday Vigil

5:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am & 12 Noon

Holy Day Masses

7:30 am & 7:00 pm

Bible Study

Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm

Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am

Business Hours

Tuesday & Friday

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday & Thursday

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Altar Society

Jean Simon, 281-427-4901

Knights of Peter Claver

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

Ladies Auxiliary

Traci Owens, 832-525-1508

Adult Gospel Choir

Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055

Youth Choir

Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448

Cemetery Committee Representative

James Fretty, 281-426-3187

Bereavement Committee Representative

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Hall Reservations

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Parish Ministries & Organizations

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

Rev. Fr. David Begany, SSJ

Administrator

April 5, 2020 THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

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

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

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

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

All announcements must be approved by Fr. David P. Begany, SSJ

Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

AUDIO DAILY READINGS

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

The Administrator’s Desk As we enter Palm (Passion) Sunday we are most likely not experiencing the joy of the Lord's victory entrance into Jeru-salem but rather his cross of suffering. We want the pandem-ic to end, we want to be able to leave our homes and meet with friends and family, or we want to be free of worry that we will get sick from work. The Lord God promises that he can and will bring greater good from any evil, even that of a pandemic, and He will! To help you grow in your trust of God at this time, I once again urge you to establish a regular daily worship and prayer schedule at home whether you are single or have a family. In anticipation of Sunday Mass, prepare an area in your home for worship. You may wish to include a chair(s), an altar or table with a candle and flowers and the Bible. Then locate a televised or livestreamed Mass or even a taped one nearest the time you normally worship. When Mass is on respond as you normally would, yes even out loud! Listen to readings and the preaching. Participate as if you were at that church in person. At communion, receive the Lord spiritually, by invit-ing him to come into your soul. If you do this, you will grow in the trust and knowledge that God cares for you at this time and will indeed bring much good out of the suffering we are enduring for his sake.

Palm Sunday Mass Livestreamed on Facebook

Because I have been feeling a little sick I may or may not livestream Mass this Sunday at 9:30 AM I will have a mes-sage on the parish Facebook page (Holy Family-Church Bay-town) early Sunday morning letting you know. If I don't, then please locate one on TV or another livestreamed one.

Picking-up Palms this Weekend

I will place palms on a table in front of the entrance to the Family Center this Saturday and Sunday during the regular Mass times: 5-7 PM Saturday, (9-11 AM Sunday and 12-2 PM Sunday). Please come at the time you normally attend Mass on the weekends. In order that we have enough for everyone I ask that you take no more than 2 palms for each person. You may pick some up for a homebound relative, too. Also, in light of COVID-19 concerns please minimize touching of the palms. Thank you.

CATHOLIC RADIO

STATION

KSHJ 1430 AM

SUNDAY TV MASS:

FOR THE HOMEBOUND

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

www.HeartoftheNation.org

OFFICE HOURS

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

issued by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Please email any

questions or concerns that you may have to the parish email ad-

dress: hfrcc7122@verizon.net. Email is checked daily. If you

have an emergency and need a priest please call Fr. David Be-

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REGULATIONS FOR FAST AND ABSTINENCE

Fast and abstinence are two common penances in the Church. Absti-nence means we do no eat meat. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. The obligation to abstain on the appointed days begins the day after your fourteenth birthday. Fasting means that we eat only one full meal on the fast day. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days when we are obliged to fast. Two other light meals are permitted, but eating between meals is not permitted. You are obliged to observe the fast from the day after your eighteenth birthday until the day after your fifty-ninth birthday. Pregnant women and people who are sick are not obliged to fast. Others who feel they are unable to observe the laws of fast and abstinence should consult a parish priest or confessor. Fast and abstinence are recognized forms of penance. By doing these and oth-er penances, we can realize that interior change of heart that is so necessary for all Christians.

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat. 04/04/20 5:00 p.m. Marie & Arendel Mitchell (D) by Julie Watters Sun. 04/05/20 9:30 a.m. The People of Holy Family Parish Tue. 04/07/20 7:30 a.m. Mary Johnson (D) by Charlotte Allen Wed. 04/08/20 7:30 a.m. Teresa Jones (D) by The Richard Family Thu. 04/09/20 7:30 a.m. For a Cure to the COVID-19 Virus Fri. 04/10/20 7:30 a.m. Good Friday—No Mass Intention Sat. 04/11/20 8:00 p.m. The People of Holy Family Parish

ROSARY Because we cannot gather as communi-ty to pray during the Coronavirus Pan-demic, Deacon Steve has suggested that we join each other to pray the Ro-sary from the safety of our homes each evening at 8:00 pm. Please join in.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1- 3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15- 16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7- 9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12- 13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1- 18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15- 18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1- 11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16- 17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12- 15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mt 28:1- 10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (at an after noon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35

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MASS INTENTIONS Mass Intentions will not be rescheduled. Fr. David Be-gany, SSJ celebrates private Mass daily and he will include intentions in the Mass as scheduled.

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

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

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

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TELEVISED AND LIVE STREAMING MASS

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

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

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

Sunday Collection

Just like your home, our parish ex-penses continue every month espe-cially employment ones. Your weekly donation is vital to sustain the parish. Please mail a check, drop-off in the box on my rectory front porch, set-up direct deposit with your bank, or donate online on our website www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org. If you wish, call me at 281-426-8448 (ext. 2), and I will come to your house and pick-it-up in person. May God bless you!

CCE

I will be contacting the CCE teach-ers to discuss how parents or grand-parents can continue educating their children in the faith at home at this time.

Parish Communications

I will also be discussing how to im-prove parish communications using electronic media with our IGNTIE consultant. If you have any ideas that you would like to share, feel free to email them to us at: hfrcc7122@verizon.net.

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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

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

Thank you for answering the call to express God’s love and compassion through your commitment to this year’s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF). Catholics throughout our Archdioce-san community are uniting in faith, sharing their blessings, and giving gifts in Christ’s name. If you have not yet re-sponded, we urge you to consider offering your commitment at this time; each gift helps. With every parishioner’s mean-ingful participation, we will succeed in reaching our DSF goal of $19,540.00 and provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. If you prefer to donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf. 2020 DSF Goal $ 19,540.00 Total families pledged 60 Total families paid in full 37 Total amount paid $ 8,865.00 DSF Goal Balance $ 10,675.00 Percentage of Goal Paid 45.4%

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

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

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IGNITE PRAYER Our Faith, Our Mission

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

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ALTAR SOCIETY EASTER LILY CAMPAIGN Due to the situation with the Coronavirus, and the fact that the Harris County Judge has extended the stay home - work safe order, the Altar Society’s Easter Lily Campaign has been cancelled. The Palm Sunday Bake Sale has also been can-celled. Thank you for your continued support.

Jean Simon, President

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