ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS 979-297-3041 WWW.SMLJ.ORG MAY 17, 2020

Mass Schedule and Liturgy Intentions May 16-24, 2020

Public masses have resumed with restrictions. Please wear a mask, use the hand sanitizer at the doors, observe social

distancing and follow the ushers’ directions.

Pray for those who are ill: Ruth Cleaver, Frank Drabek, Paul Garcia, Bobbie Jasek, Sarah Langston, Tom Loftus, Bubba Moore, Paul Perdue, Lori Sipple, Dorothy Vitek, “Boots” Ermis, Fred Weatherly, Paula Price, Vera Bennett, Ray Villarreal, Judy & Nolan Link, Wilhelmina Muniza, Mirella Sherman, Kate Shaw, Belia Hue, Ross Falcon, Ann Riedel, Jack & Barbara Yonge, Monica Caraballo, Susan Jurecka, Janie Gonzales, Carson Thelan.

SATURDAY 5:30 PM +Nick Cesarini +Lucilla Henderson SUNDAY 8:00 AM +James Conalty +Vickie Kaatz (Streaming) 10:00 AM People of the Parish TUESDAY 8:30 AM +Nick Cesarini +Bishop Mar Ivanios WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM +Dora Lozano +Robert Martinez THURSDAY 8:30 AM +Kathy Latino +Johnny Girouard FRIDAY 8:30 AM +Sophie Korenek +Mary & Charlie Matej SATURDAY 5:30 PM +Jeanette Matzke +Dinah Prochaska SUNDAY 8:00 AM +Engelbert Sta. Teresa +Richard Wier (Streaming) 10:00AM +Dcn. Gary Forse +Jim Swanzy

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Join us for the Rosary and Benediction M-F at 5:30 pm on YouTube. The

Rosary has also resumed in the Church on Mondays at 7 pm. Please wear a mask and

practice social distancing.

At this time of year, when flowers are blooming and daylight is lengthening and nature is full of life, it feels as though God’s creation has been reborn. During the Easter season we recall that we

ourselves have been reborn in baptism. Today’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus dwells within us. Not only that, the Holy Spirit is with us, too. Therefore, when we look around, we can see the full flowering of the divine in ourselves, in each other, and in the whole world. Truly, let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

Readings for the Week of May 17, 2020

The SVDP drop-off chest is temporarily located in the narthex of the Church for your donations of non–perishable items. We are currently in need of ALL groceries.

Many thanks for your ongoing support!

ONLINE GIVING IS HERE! The process is very simple! You may go to our website, www.smlj.org and click on the Online

Giving icon. Another option is www.osvhub.com/smlj. Thank you all for continuing to support St.

Michael, especially at this time.

Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21 Monday Saint John I, Pope and Martyr Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 15:26—16:4a Tuesday Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Jn 16:12-15

Thursday Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20

If you are not receiving emails from Father and Kevin, please email dee@smlj.org with your

current email address.

Father Dwight is live-streaming mass on YouTube Sundays at 10:00 am. Daily Rosary is recited Tue—Fri at 8 am, Mondays at 7 pm in the Church. The Rosary is also live-streamed Sunday-Friday at

5:30 pm and Saturdays at 4:30 pm, followed by Benediction.

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Dear Parish Family,

“Love one another!”. It is not a quote from Hallmark greeting card, or a line in a poem, but rather a command from the Son of God. How often have we heard that statement and we think of it as an entreaty.... a plea....a request, and yet the evangelist John was inspired by the God of all creation to remember and record for all nations and peoples to hear the words of the Son, Jesus, “ I give you a new commandment: Love one another! (John 13:34). It is a new commandment because it was not the way things were done in the past. Before Jesus, it was getting even....payback...revenge...an eye for an eye...a tooth for a tooth. People shunned others. They hated. They despised. After thousands and thousands of years of getting even and seeking revenge, they are now commanded to love one another! Now it will be different, radically different! Well, just what do you mean Lord? Is this kind of like on the order on what you told Peter to forgive seventy times seven? Is this for family only? Does this carry over into the workplace? Church parking lot too? Please, Lord Jesus, explain. Sure! What do I mean? Well, put it this way, “Such as my love has been for you, so must your love be for each other!” Or let me say it another way, “ This is how all will know you are my disciples: Your love for one another.” (John 13:35)

Peace, Fr Dwight

PS: If you were put on trial for being a disciple of Jesus today, would the jury find you guilty as charged?

Vocations Awareness Retreat — Come and join other single men and women of faith, ages 18-40, who are searching and discerning God’s call in their lives. This is a bilingual weekend retreat of prayer, reflection and guidance from priests and religious sisters and brothers designed to help you learn more about priesthood and religious life. The weekend will provide the time, environment, and opportunity to clarify one’s calling without any pressure of commitment. Information: May 30-31 at St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77024. Cost: $25, Deadline: May 22. Short interview may be required. Pre-register at www.houstonvocations.com/ or https://cvent.me/kozzo.

ADORATION CHAPEL Our normal Chapel hours have been suspended in light of the coronavirus. The current hours are: Monday thru Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm in the CHURCH. Please prayerfully consider making the Adoration Chapel a part of your weekly prayer time.

We have many hours that have only 1 person and at least 1 hour that is completely empty: Sundays from 4-5 pm.

Please call the office if you can spend an hour with our Lord, even temporarily or as a sub.

Our 2020 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) has begun in every parish throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Recently, all registered parishioners received a letter from Cardinal DiNardo, along with a personalized pledge card, inviting you to Bring Your Greatest Gifts to the Lord. Pray about your DSF 2020 commitment, then complete the enclosed pledge card and return it via mail in the special envelope

provided or bring it to Mass. If you prefer, you may go online at www.archgh.org/dsf to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services. Our parish goal for this year is $125,660. Many companies offer matching donations. You may find this information and more on the St. Michael or Archdiocesan website. Our pledges total $68,653 from 207 participants.

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Contemplating together the face of Christ with the heart of Mary, as we pray the Rosary, will make us more united as a spiritual family and will help us to overcome this trial.

- Pope Francis View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS 979-297-3041 WWW.SMLJ.ORG MAY 17, 2020

IGNITE UPDATE

$1,052,637 from 254 families.

ATTENTION ALL ST. MICHAEL VOLUNTEERS! EVERYONE who volunteers in ANY ministry is required to be trained in the SAFE HAVEN program.

THANK YOU to all who volunteer here at St. Michael!

Safe Haven training consists of 3 vignette style training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed. These trainings are available in English and Spanish. All Safe Environment trainings will only be available online.

EVERYONE who is a volunteer in ANY ministry at St. Michael is required by the Archdiocese to be trained in the SAFE HAVEN program.

A refresher training is required every 5 years. *DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT TO TAKE THE REFRESHER.

As the 5-year anniversary date is met, you will need to log into CMGConnect with your previous personal VIRTUS user ID and 1234 as the password. Once you have logged in to CMGConnect account, you will be able to change your PASSWORD. You must log in with Google Chrome, only.

*If you do not remember your user ID, contact: Melanie Viktorin at 979-297-3041/melanie@smlj.org

Prayer in the Time of Coronavirus

Comfort us, O Lord, for we are like your disciples on the storm tossed seas, unsettled by what lies ahead. We turn to You, our Healer and Guide, to still our hearts in our time of need and hear our prayer:

Heal those who are sick with the coronavirus and protect the elderly and most vulnerable. Give strength to all who tend to our health and wisdom to researchers who work toward a cure.

Open our eyes and hearts, as you did during Hurricane Harvey, that we may look beyond our immediate needs to care for others who need help.

Through the Holy Spirit, guide our leaders to make wise decisions for the welfare of all the people they serve. Grant eternal rest to those who have died from the virus.

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.

1st Sunday Benediction @ 7:15 AM in the Church

Life in the pandemic can be stressful. Catholic Charities has expert bilingual counselors who can help for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call Catholic Charities’ Mental Health Line from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to request a session, and a licensed counselor will call you back within a day. Call 713-874-6590.

An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus,

I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to

be separated from You. Amen.

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

SPONSORSHIP FORM St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

DATE TBD

Yes, we will help sponsor the St. Michael Catholic Church Annual Bazaar.

We are enclosing a contribution of $________ for:

Presenting Sponsors - $2500 + Gold Sponsors - $1500 - $2499 Silver Sponsors - $1000 - $1499 Bronze Sponsors - $500 - $999

Patron Sponsors - $250 - $499 Friend of St. Michael Sponsors - $100 - $249

Family Sponsors - $50 - $99 NAME OR BUSINESS NAME: __________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

CONTACT:_________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

Please mail this form and payment to the parish office:

St. Michael Catholic Church Attn: Bazaar Sponsorship

100 Oak Dr. South Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Please make your checks payable to: St. Michael

——————————————————————————————————————— The Knights of Columbus wish to thank all those who participated in the May 3rd Blood Drive. This was a RECORD BREAKING BLOOD DRIVE w ith 153 donors coming out and 175 units donated at a time when blood is needed the most! Thanks to Rich Kaus for working with the Blood Center and making this drive happen.

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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS 979-297-3041 WWW.SMLJ.ORG MAY 17, 2020

Planning to be married in the Church?

Please contact the parish office at least 6 months in advance. It is imperative that you meet with Father before setting a wedding

date or reserving a reception venue. Call for an appointment at 979-297-3041.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 100 Oak Drive, South Lake Jackson, Texas 77566

www.smlj.org www.facebook.com/smljtx Office Hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday — Friday

Pastor—Rev. Dwight Canizares Parish Administrator— Kevin Land

Parish Office: 979-297-3041 Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office: 979-297-3043

Spiritual Learning Center: 979-299-3500

Weekend Liturgies Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am (live-streamed)

Sacrament of Penance Tuesday 5:00-5:20 pm Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm

Rosary Every Monday at 7:00 pm in the Church

Nursery Temporarily unavailable

Adoration Chapel Temporarily closed

Adoration in the Church-see adjusted schedule: smlj.org

July 11-18 (tentative) — Youth on a Mission July 31-August 2 — Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC) For more information contact Adam: adam@smlj.org or Janet: janet@smlj.org

ST MICHAEL ANNUAL CHURCH BAZAAR DATE TBD

Thank you to all who have donated to sponsor our Bazaar so far — we appreciate your help toward making it a success.

We are accepting items for our live and silent auctions. Please bring all items to the Youth Office. Items should be NEW or antiques/collectables.

(If we are unable to use an item it will be donated to another organization.) If you have any questions, please contact Betty Jo Jurries at 979.297.2962

***We are still accepting Sponsorships ***

Gold Sponsors Dan & Lynette Walsh Cheri & Mark McBurnett Kevin & Sharon Land

Silver Sponsors Ron Jones Family John & Joanna Evans Bronze Sponsors Ronnie & Peggy Paul Paul & Cecilia Gabba Women of St. Michael Patron Sponsors Mark & Patricia Dusek Bruce & Dee Swope Traci & Doug Smith Ken & Joan Taplett Juan & Mary Ann Longoria Jerry and Anna Hinojosa

Patron cont. Bob Whitmarsh Family John & Isabel Respondek

Friends of St. Michael Shirley Girouard Gay Rayburn Betty Jo Jurries Donna Janak Harley & Sherry Aaron Aldo & Linda Capristo

Gary Vitek

Donald & Kerry Drabek

Kyle & Patty Sayes

William Orsak

Diana Miles

Louis & Binnie Bauml

Family Sponsors Barnard Family

We wish to sincerely thank the following sponsors: #St.MichaelPride

“Bringing Out The Best In Each Other”

Men's and Women's Polos ($15) and Comfort Color T Shirts ($13)

Men's polos (XS-6X); Women's polos (XS-4X)

Colors: Black, Grey & Royal Blue

Youth T shirts (XS 2-4 through XLarge 16-18) Adult T Shirts (S- 4X)

Comfort Colors: Pepper, Flo Blue & Sea Foam Green

Please contact Janet at janet@smlj.org

Graduation Mass is postponed until a later date. Students will be contacted when a new date is set.

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