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PENTECOST SUNDAY……….May 31, 2020

Reverend John Kha Tran, Pastor ● Reverend Michael Pham, CRM, Parochial Vicar Deacon Dennis Hayes ● Deacon Bob Henkel ● Deacon Steve Klak

Deacon John Naber ● Deacon Matt Rust ● Deacon Joe Weir

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION (MASS):

Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Weekdays: 8:30 AM (Monday through Saturday)

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): Saturday from 3:30 - 4:30 PM, and at other times by appointment ANOINTING OF THE SICK:

Someone who is seriously ill, at home, or in the hospital, or who is about to undergo major surgery, should call the parish office, and arrange for a Priest to celebrate with them the sacrament for the ill.

BAPTISM: ADULT BAPTISM: Adults who are preparing to become

Catholic, will participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation at Easter. INFANT BAPTISM: We celebrate infant Baptism on the 2nd

Saturday of each month, except during Lent. Parents and Godparents of infants to be baptized should attend Baptismal classes, preferably before the child is born.

CONFIRMATION: Adults and older youth who have not been Confirmed should contact the Parish office. MARRIAGE:

Couples who are considering marriage should contact the parish office, at least six (6) months before the couple's projected wedding date.

PRAYER: Rosary: Wednesday at 6:30 PM in Immaculata Chapel Evening Prayer: Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Immaculata Chapel Eucharistic Adoration: Daily in Immaculata Chapel Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Saturday at 4:30 PM in Church Rosary: Sunday following 10:00 AM Mass

PARISH STAFF

Mary Alice Greaney—Music Director Dana Henkel—Parish Stewardship Director Jennifer Henkel—Youth Ministry Director Beth Jones—Parish Business Manager Eileen Mace—Kolbe Kids EC Program Director Lupe Mendez—Custodian Yvette Neider—Parish Night Clerk David Nguyen—Custodian Sister Vinflora Onije—Pastoral Assistant Miguel Perdomo—Maintenance & Handyman Phyllis Schoelman—Parish Secretary Molly Smith—Director of Evangelization and Catechesis Diana Thomas—Faith Formation Assistant

PASTORAL COUNCIL Anna Cardona Jason Donat Madelyn Henderson Judy Quinn Christian Munoz (Recorder) Pam Munoz Mitch Reece (Facilitator) Esteban Teron Paul Simon Eileen Torres Jorge Torres Chuck Woodruff Paul Yim Ken Zavatsky

10135 West Road Parish Office: (281) 955-7324 Office Hours: Houston, TX 77064 Fax: (281) 955-7328 Monday—Friday 9:00am-5:00pm www.stmaximilian.org Kolbe Kids: (281) 970-0979 www.cmgconnect.org Flocknote: text StMaxChurch to 84576 Or www.stmaxkolbe.flocknote.com

FINANCE COUNCIL Martha Alvarado Sean Kennedy Wilfred Krenek (Facilitator) David Ricke Bob Charnock Mark Kohlschmidt Evie Ornelaz

SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS

St. Max Walks for Life! Walk for Life Fundraiser! At St. Maximilian on Saturday, June 13th from 7:30am to 10:30am. Walk at St. Maximilian or anywhere anytime. To sponsor a walker visit: www.fundeasy.com/m/4920131/ To register as a walker, go to www.houstoncoalition.org. Scroll near bottom and click on the Run/Walk for Life. Click on Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church as both your church and then again as your team. For more information please contact Tom @ 281-380-0403 or Karen @ [email protected] or 281-639-1999. All proceeds benefit the Houston Coalition for Life which runs three crisis pregnancy centers.

THE RICHNESS OF THE SPIRIT Students, and most adults recalling their school days, are familiar with the phrase “compare and contrast” that shows up from time to time on tests. Today we hear two different accounts of the giving of the Holy Spirit to the church. Let’s contrast, then compare. Luke’s account from Acts is filled with arresting details: the mighty wind from heaven, the tongues of flame, the miracle of different languages. John’s account seems timid: fearful disciples, the wound-ed Christ, the expelling of breath from his risen body, not from the sky. Our literal, modern minds wonder which way it happened; our noisy culture probably makes us prefer the former. But if we compare the two, we find that the dazzling richness of the Spirit fills both accounts, for it is the very breath of the risen Christ, ascended to the sky in Luke, that appears to his disciples in John and sends his followers forth to carry on his mission of forgiving sin and pro-claiming the mighty acts of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Pentecost Prayer Service As the Easter season comes to a close, we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles and grants them the gifts and fruits necessary to go out and spread the Gospel to all nations. Join us for a very special prayer service in observance of Pentecost and as a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. This prayer service will be a vir-tual session over Zoom AND in person at the church, for those that wish to attend in person. The prayer service will begin at 6:30pm this evening - Sunday, May 31st - in the church. If you attend using Zoom, please log into the meeting no later than 6:25pm. You may join the Zoom meeting by using your phone or your computer. Go to https://www.zoom.com and click "Join a Meeting" (top right of page). In the Join a Meeting page, enter the meeting ID 881 1554 2373. This prayer session will be recorded and distributed for viewing following the service. This prayer service has been organized by the St. Max ACTS Core Team and is open to the entire St. Maximilian parish.

OUR PARISH MISSION

We are the Christian Community of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Embracing our many and diverse gifts, we are united in Christ Jesus. Challenged by the teachings of Our Lord, and inspired by the example of our Patron, we strive to serve God, and to minister to others, in prayer, sacrament, faith formation, and charity.

Monday, June 1 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

Harry Boylan † 8:30am

Tuesday, June 2 Ss. Marcelinus and Peter Alveraize Saizan, Intentions 8:30am

Wednesday, June 3 St. Charles Lwanga and Companions

Anastacia Apeles † 8:30am

Thursday, June 4 Ashley Pereira † 8:30am

Friday, June 5 St. Boniface Shearer Family, Intentions 8:30am

Saturday, June 6 St. Norbert Joseph Ky Nguyen † 8:30am Jerry Paul Bourque † 5:00pm

Sunday, June 7 The Most Holy Trinity Parishioners of St. Maximilian 8:00am Leonida Esperanza † 10:00am Roberta Stulginski † 12:00pm

PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 31, 2020

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11).

Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104).

Second Reading — In one Spirit we are baptized into one body and given to drink of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13).

Gospel — Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain sins through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Congratulations to all our graduates, whether it be from pre-school to college and all things in between and beyond. This year is a bit different for each of you and your families but know we are proud of you and wish you all the best. Even greater things are ahead!!

ADORATION will resume today, May 31st, after the Noon Mass! There is some new protocol to be followed which is posted in the Immaculata Chapel.


READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34

Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mk 12:13-17

Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27

Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28-34

Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17; Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168; 1-6; Mk 12:35-37

Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22; Mk 12:38-44

Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3:52-55; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18

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An Act of 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 into 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 already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston continues to serve people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic through all of its programs. Food pantries are open for drive-through food distribution with hours each week at our three locations: Mi-nute Maid Park in Houston; Mamie George Community Center in Rich-mond; Beacon of Hope Center in Gal-veston. For hours or other information, call the COVID Assistance Line at 713-874-6521.

Saturdays in June the Family Life Ministries through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host virtual healing retreats and reflections: The New Landscape of Mourning for those who have lost a family member or a special person during this time of pandemic. COVID-19 has changed how we attend funerals, and has changed how we mourn our loved ones. This graced filled time will allow us to bring comfort to those who mourn dur-ing this crisis. Virtual Healing Retreat and Re-flection: Saturday mornings at 9:30am: June 6, June 13, June 20 and June 27 For more infor-mation please visit the Family Life Transitions area at the Office of Family Life Ministry site: https://www.archgh.org/offices-ministries/pastoral-educational-ministries/family-life-ministry/family-lifetransitions/.

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord Isaish 11: 2-3


Register on FORMED.org with our Parish Code: BVPDYC.

PARISH FOOD PANTRY— *If you need food assistance PLEASE contact us, we are here to help you! Best contact is via email at:

[email protected] List of current needs: boxed cereals / canned fruit canned chili / dried beans instant mashed potatoes gravy packets jelly / jam paper towels / toilet paper shampoo / deodorant SEEK HELP

Life in the pandemic can be stressful. Catho-lic 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. Betsy Ballard Director of Communications Fund Development

PENTECOST Unless the eye catch fire,

God will not be seen. Unless the ear catch fire,

God will not be heard. Unless the tongue catch fire,

God will not be named. Unless the heart catch fire,

God will not be loved. Unless the mind catch fire,

God will not be known. William Blake

Café Catholica: Summer 2020

The Café Catholica summer series is open to all young adults (ages 18-39+) and features dynamic speakers, prayer, and connection. Café Catholica is held on four Mondays in July from 7—8:30pm. This year’s theme is: Fully Alive. Please see the speakers listed below. Due to concerns with COVID-19, this year’s program will be held online. Registration is free, but donations are accepted. To register go to: https://bt.ly/CafeCatholica2020. For more information, contact the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministry at www.archgh.org/cafecatholica or [email protected] or 713-741-8778.

July 6: Loving Fully: Complicated, Simple, Possi-ble-Matt and Stephanie Regitz, Survive and Thrive Ministry

July 13: Full Life for All-Jennifer Carr Allmon, Ex-ecutive Director of Texas Catholic Conference

July 20: Fully Alive in the Eucharist-Daniel Cardi-nal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

July 27: SPIRIT NIGHT: Full of Joy-Missionary Discipleship Bob Rice, Professor from Franciscan University of Steubenville


Power Hour Prayer Time Need a spiritual boost? Join us at 7pm on Monday nights in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Immaculata Chapel. One hour of prayer includes the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, conse-crations and litanies to Jesus and Mary along with medita-tion music and hands on healing prayer. Inspired by a mes-sage given by Our Blessed Mother to a Medjugorje vision-ary to “form and make prayer groups through which we will pray for your healing and the healing of this nation to come closer to God and to me”. A special hour of adoring Jesus will bring peace and healing as promised by Our Lady. Call Jeanette Coury at 281-914-3676 for more information.

Parenting Help? The Office of Family Life Ministry have trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to provide services to parents who are willing and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and formation to parents with common developmental and behavioral problems in children. To obtain more information please contact the Family Life office at 713-741-8739 or 713-741-8711.

Kolbe Kids’ Early Childhood Program! We will be accepting enrollment appli-cations for the 2020-21 school year. Kolbe Kids’ accepts children 18 months through 4 years old. If you are interested in enrolling your child or tak-ing a tour of our school, please contact Eileen Mace @ 281-970-0979.

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

KOLBE KIDS 2020-21

Faith Formation Registration is open at: https://stmaximilian.org/registration

Summer Intensive Faith Formation (CCE) for Grades 1-8 has been cancelled. Summer Home-school is still an option. Summer Intensive for High School is still on. Remote learning from the YouCat, Applying the Faith in Daily Living. These classes cannot be completed without turning in assignments in a timely manner.

As of now, we are planning for Faith Formation (CCE) in-person in the fall.

VBS has gone VIRTUAL! Volunteers (Youth and Adults) are needed! Invite your friends from anywhere in the country -- July 13-17. Grades -- Preschool to 5th. Rocky Railway, Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through is the theme for this year. Join in on the FUN!

Fruits of the Holy Spirit Joy, Love, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gener-osity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control Galatians 5: 22-23


"Mother of the Lord, Virgin Mary, Queen of the Rosary, show us the power of your protective mantle. From your arms come the hope and peace of which we are sorely in need." Pope Francis

Online Weekly Offertory Giving As Catholics, we believe that all we have is a gift from God. Our response in faith is to offer these gifts back to God in gratitude. With gifts of prayer, we pray for our nation, Church and

our parishes. With gifts of treasure, we support our parishes even when we cannot be there in

person. Each gift is extremely appreciated and will support our parish bills, outreach efforts, as well as the staff and their families. 3 Ways for you to give to our parish: 1. Online at FaithDirect.net; You may easily schedule a monthly offertory; or make a one-time donation to St. Maximilian Kolbe Church using Faith Direct; our parish code is TX625. 2. Deliver envelopes with cash or checks to the parish office during office hours. 3. Mail checks (do not mail cash) to the parish office: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church; 10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064.

OUR PARISH DEBT Original Loan, October 2010: $5,200,000 Amount to be paid: $172,955.50

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS

BRING YOUR GREATEST GIFTS TO THE LORD DSF 2020 Parish Goal: $138,000.00 Pledged: $ 84,067.28 Paid: $ 63,822.15 Percent Paid: 46.25% Pledged Under Goal: $ 53,932.72 Paid Under Goal: $ 74,177.85 Number of Participants: 280 Average Participant Pledge: $ 300.24 Total Number of Households: 1,995

IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission Parish Goal: $1,442,331.00 Pledged: $690,400.00 Paid: $296,022.78 Percent Paid: 20.52% Percent Pledged: 47.87% Pledged Under Goal: $751,931.00 Paid Under Goal: $1,146,308.22 Number of Participants: 213 Total Number of Households: 1,995

Faith Direct: $18,685.00 05/31/2020 # of Donors Offertory $15,980.00 135 Debt Reduction: $ 2,490.00 21 Ascension of the Lord: $ 35.00 3 Youth Faith Form.: $ 60.00 1 Catholic Comm.: $ 20.00 1 Food Pantry: $ 100.00 1

Mass Attendance for May 23 and 24, 2020 5pm 130 8am 102 10am 160 Noon 122 Total: 514

Sunday Collection for May 23 & 24, 2020 Offertory: $8,610.00 Debt Reduction: $1,550.00 Holy Thursday: $400.00 Catholic Communications: $210.00 Collection Total is: $10,770.00

That through gratitude and generosity, we learn to open our heart and invite the Holy Spirit into our life! “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and invite Him in! Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts, words and actions every day! Be grateful for all the gifts God has given you! Regard-less of our individual circumstances, God has given all of us many blessings. What we do with those gifts is our gift back to God! By generously sharing every-thing we have and everything we are, we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered” and our lives truly reflect God’s light, love and mercy.

MAY: Prayer Intention for evangelization—For Deacons We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.


Benjamin Bellami, Bill Carew, Michael Cartafalsa, Patricia Carter, Denise Caskey, Patria Cillo, Emilio Chavez-Cody, Kayson Clay, Patricia Crim, Martha Dardnel, Deacon Fred Dinges, Mark Durocher, Jearald Dyer, Bobby Embesi, Aurora Enciso, Karen English, Linda Everest, Jennifer Foty, Missy Fouts, Sheri Friecke, Joseph Gallagher, Carol Ann Geary, Eric Gensch, Richard Geveshausen, Beatriz Gonzales, Kenny Gordon, Adria Gould, Francisco Grados, Jesse Guevara, Ofelia Guevara, Rudy Guevara, Mack Harper, Mitzi Harper, Charles Hebert, Rachel Huebel, Irma

Jacinto, Linda Johnson, Monsignor Milam Kleas, Corine Konvicka, Laurine Krejci, Della Kubeskie, Tommy Kubeskie, Mrs. Hoang Le, Neveah Leger, Rachele Marchisio, Ashley Mueller, Mark Neagli, John Oggero, Father Roy Oggero, Kristen Ornelaz, Richard Ornelaz, Carmen Ortiz, Jerry Pendlum, Vic Pennell, Stan Petty, Drake Pope, Chris Raggio, Oralia Ramirez, Robert Reue, Carol Rodriguez, Kent Rogers, Nelda Ruiz, Alveraize Saizan, Maria Senjudo, Ernest Sepulveda, Doug Shepherd, Tony Sliva, Grace Smith, Lance Smith, Nancy Snyder, Irma Sosa, Marilyn Stocker, Christine Swiech, Ken Switzler, Diana Thomas, Vick Anthony Todaro, Ruth Tolentino, Annette Triska, Father John Ulm, Meghan Urbanski, Janet Vasko, Megan Waggoner, Jerelyn Walker, Linda Webb, and Adam Wendel.

There is a new email address for our Kolbe Seniors: [email protected]

If you would like someone added to our Parish Prayer List, please contact the parish office @ 281-955-7324. Going forward the Prayer List in the bulletin will be reviewed periodically and names on the list over 90 days will be removed unless we receive notification to retain them. May God bless you, protect you and please keep all those on our list in your prayers. Thank you.

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ACTS Retreat Ministry Apostolate Alex Garcia (Men’s); [email protected] Josie Arredondo (Women’s); [email protected] Adult Faith Formation Molly Smith, Director of Evangelization & Catechesis [email protected]; (281) 955-7324 x103 Altar Servers Randy Adolph; [email protected] Art & Environment Committee Liz MacFarlane, Coordinator; [email protected] Baptism Preparation Yvette Neider, Baptism Coordinator [email protected] (281) 955-7324 x 111 Boy Scouts Matthew Podraza, Leader [email protected]; (281) 739-9893 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Mary Ann Harvey, Regent; [email protected] Children's Liturgy of Word Molly Smith, Director of Evangelization & Catechesis [email protected]; (281) 955-7324 x103 Choir/Music Ministry Mary Alice Greaney, Music Director [email protected]; (281) 955-7324 x 126 CMG Connect/Safe Environment Beth Jones, Parish Business Manager [email protected] (281) 955-7324 x 104 Couples for Christ Katrina Tulod, Coordinator [email protected]; (713) 240-4799 Devotional Prayer Ministry Barbara Mueller, Coordinator [email protected] (281) 955-8827 ESL Classes Thomas Mace, Facilitator; [email protected]; 281-923-2783 Eucharistic Adoration Ministry Susie Charnock, Coordinator [email protected] (281) 813-1492 Fall Festival Joy & John Onorato, Coordinators [email protected]; (713) 856-9609 Fellowship Ministry Ellen Mayer, Coordinator [email protected]; (281) 772-3386 Finance Council Wilfred Krenek, Facilitator; [email protected]; (713) 466-0878 Food Pantry/Social Concerns Barbara Dillon Coordinator; [email protected] Dorothy Geveshausen, Manager; [email protected] Greeters/Liturgical Patty Hayes, Coordinator, [email protected] (832) 477-7729 Grief Ministry Louise Widacki; [email protected]; (281) 970-2770 Helping Hands Ministry (Funeral Receptions) Anna Cordona; Parish Office (281) 955-7324 Knights of Columbus Michael Gallagher, Grand Knight [email protected]; (832) 545-7878 Kolbe Kids Early Childhood Program; (281) 970-1979 Eileen Mace, Director; [email protected] Kolbe Seniors [50 +] Becky Keels, Coordinator; [email protected]

Legion of Mary Dan Gallagher, Coordinator; [email protected] Liturgy Dana Henkel, Parish Stewardship Director [email protected] (281) 955-7324 x 117 Marriage Preparation/Wedding Coordinators Parish Office; (281) 955-7324 Office Volunteers Ministry Phyllis Schoelman, Parish Secretary; [email protected]; (281) 955-7324 x100 Parish Library Gayle Shearer, Coordinator; [email protected] Parish Ministries/Stewardship Dana Henkel, Parish Stewardship Director; (281) 955-7324 Parish Missions Father John Kha Tran, Pastor [email protected] (281) 955-7324 x 101 Parish Nursery Open to families during 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. Mass Dana Henkel, Parish Stewardship Director Parish Social Outreach Ministry Dana Henkel, Parish Stewardship Director; (281 955-7324 Pastoral Care Sr. Vinflora Onije; [email protected] (281) 955-7324 x 129 Pastoral Council Mitch Reece, Facilitator; [email protected] Prayer Blanket Ministry Elsa Garcia, Coordinator; [email protected] Prison Retreats Patty Hayes, Coordinator [email protected] (832) 477-7729 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Deacon Matt Rust, [email protected] Red Cross-Disaster Relief Ministry Deacon Dennis Hayes, Coordinator [email protected] (713) 591-0217 Respect Life Ministry Karen Comstock, Coordinator; [email protected] Rosary Making Ministry Barbara Sextro; [email protected] Sponsor Couple Ministry Phyllis Schoelman; [email protected] (281) 955-7324 x100 That Man Is You Ministry (TMIY) Tom Comstock, Co-Coordinator [email protected] (281) 380-0403 Ushers/Liturgy Jude Wiggins, Coordinator; [email protected] Vocations Committee David Everest; [email protected] We Are The Church Retreat [W.A.T.Ch.] Deacon Dennis Hayes; [email protected] Deacon Steve Klak; [email protected] Young Adult Ministry Francis Bailey, Facilitator [email protected] Youth Faith Formation Molly Smith, Director of Evangelization & Catechesis [email protected]; (281) 955-7324 x103 Youth Ministry Jenn Henkel, Youth Ministry Director [email protected]; (281) 955-7324 x 108


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