St Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church

CONTACT INFORMATION

18221 FM 2493 Flint Texas 75762

Office 903-894-7647

Fax 903-894-7739

wwwstmarymagdaleneflintorg

For Sacramental Emergencies

call Father Rowland 903-283-3340

SUNDAY READINGS

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 85-814-17 The people of Samaria accept the Gospel of Jesus proclaimed to them by Philip

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 661-71620 Sing praise to God all the earth

Second Reading 1 Peter 315-18 Be ready to give explanation for your hope in Christ

Gospel Reading John 1415-21 Jesus promises his disciples that he will send them another advocate the Spirit of truth

SUNDAY MAY 17TH 2020

6th Sunday of Easter

Join Us

We are back to our regular Mass schedule

We invite you to join us for Mass anytime during

the week and weekend

Saturday 500 pm

Sunday

900 am

1130 am

130 pm Espantildeol

500 pm

Daily Mass - 600 pm

Masses will also be available Live on our Facebook page and edited recording on our

website

CONFESSIONS

Saturdays 300 pm to 430 pm

Father Rowland will be in the breezeway

Please follow social distancing best practices

EUCAHRISTIC ADORATION

Tuesdays 700 am to 530 pm (900 am - Rosary)

Weekly Calendar and Prayers

Joyce Slayton

Noah David Williams

Michael Williams

Kathleen White

Gil Allgaier

ldquoBillierdquo Beard

Mike Connor

Anna Wegener

Mary Jane

Diekman

James Kane

Cilia Grady

James Gigliotti

Madeline Lewis

Charles Seamands

Ginny Newton

Gary Gilmore

Sara Terho-Streck

CW02 Jonathan Schlattner US Army AviationBlackhawk Pilot Ft Stewart Georgia

Lt Sarah McGuire US Navy Pilot Coronado Island California

Jeremy Obach Navy Officer - Pilot Pensacola FL

Sgt Joseph F Canterbury IV Westpoint

Lt Michael Patrick Crookshanks United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Ca

Capt Nolan Wesselink United States Marine Corps Iwakuni Japan

If you have a loved one in active service for our country please email the office with their rank name and where they are deployed

Paxton Browning

Mary Elizabeth

Brooks

Gary Cool

Bert Dennison

Ann Marie Durst

Peter Giuliano

Alfred amp Carolyn

Hebert

Mary Huber

Cheryl Jansen

Jan King

Sandra Klesel

Paul Landers

Rose Londo

Philip Marsh

Jim amp Suzanne

Meyer

Jon Moran

John amp Roseann

Patane

Jane Prokesh

Joel Rivera

Sinead Rowland

Julie Schroeder

Tracy Stolle

Ansley Swimelar

Thomas Torre

Janice Underwood

Carly Walker

Saturday May 16

500 pm Mass - Pro popolo

Sunday May 17

900 am 1130 am 130 pm 500 pm

Mass ndash Mary Ann Wright RIP Mass ndash Gerry Cunningham RIP Mass ndash Pablo Escobedo Birthday Mass ndash The Naughton Family RIP

Monday May 18

600 pm Mass ndash Christopher Walsh RIP

Tuesday May 19

700 am 900 am 600 pm 700 pm 730 pm

Adoration Rosary Mass ndash Bridie Blanne RIP Cursillos Menrsquos Rosary Group

Wednesday May 20

600 pm Mass ndash Fr Peter McGrath RIP

Thursday May 21

600 pm Mass ndash Johnnie amp Beatrice Kohoutek RIP

Friday May 22

600 pm Mass ndash Wanda Le Blanc RIP

Saturday May 23

500 pm Mass ndash Fr Rowlandrsquos Anniversary of Ordination

Sunday May 24

900 am 1130 am 130 pm 500 pm

Mass ndash Christopher Walsh RIP Mass ndash Tommy Lynn RIP Mass ndash Pro Popolo Mass ndash Patricia OrsquoDonnell RIP

Please contact Debbie Steves for our prayer line at debsteves17gmailcom

FROM THE PARISH

With great joy the Catholic community announces that Marcelo

Graterol Salima an infant is to be baptized by water and the Holy

Spirit The baptism will take place on Saturday May 16th

SMM doors are always open

Please know that we are praying for you and that we are

here if you need us Email call or visit the church and let us

know how are you how is your family share your good

news or your struggles

Our church family is strong because we pray for each other

Father Rowland staff and Pastoral Council

Liturgical Resources (Click on the links)

Go to FORMEDORG using your Parish code W93V8R

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Monday May 18 Saint John I Pope Martyr ndash died in 526 from Tuscany introduced the Alexandrian computation of

the date of Easter led an embassy to Constantinople to discuss Emperor Justin Irsquos policy toward Arians in the East

not satisfying the demands of Theodoric the Arian king in Ravenna and not knowing his fate he died there a

wretched man ill and worn out from his travels buried in Rome his epitaph salutes him as a ldquovictim for Christrdquo

Wednesday May 20 Saint Bernardine of Siena Priest ndash died in 1444 OFM famous reformer and eloquent

preacher who traveled throughout Italy encouraged devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus known for his use of the

monogram IHS (an abbreviation of the Greek name for Jesus) patron of advertisers and advertising invoked

against hoarseness

Thursday May 21 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD ndash Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name

reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit Having ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness

we are to be his witnesses for we have been gifted with his Spirit of wisdom and revelation Let us therefore live in

a manner worthy of the call we have received

Saint Christopher Magallanes Priest and Companions Martyrs ndash Christopher Magallanes and twenty-one

diocesan priests and three laymen were either shot or hanged (1915-1937) for their association with

the Cristero uprising which opposed the anti-Catholic Mexican government in the 1920rsquos The Cristero motto was

ldquoLong live Christ the King and the Virgin of Guadaluperdquo

Friday May 22 Saint Rita of Cascia Religious ndash was born in 1381 in the town of Roccaporena in Umbria She lived

with a brutal husband and had two sons After the violent murder of his husband she urged forgiveness in contrast

to the customary vendetta of her day Becoming an Augustinian nun she spent some forty years in prayer

contemplation and service to the sick and poor Toward the end of her life she received a wound from a thorn

from the crown of thorns She died in 1457 She is the patron saint of desperate situations

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

BISHOP TK GORMAN

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

Please join us in congratulating this yearrsquos Valedictorian Valerie Macedo Valerie has been recognized as a

National Hispanic Scholar and AP Scholar While at Bishop Gorman Valerie served as Vice President of the

Student Body and Vice President of the National Honor Society (NHS) She was captain of the Soccer and the

Track teams and received an All District Honorable Mention for Soccer Valerie plans to attend Louisiana State

Universityrsquos Ogden Honors College to study Biochemistry

Please also join us in congratulating this yearrsquos Salutatorian and Highest Ranking Graduate Patrick

Coan Patrick has been recognized as an AP Scholar and received the Daughters of the American Revolution

Good Citizen Award While at Bishop Gorman Patrick served as President of the Senior Class and President of

the NHS He was captain of the Cross Country team and a member of the Track team Patrick plans to attend St

Maryrsquos University and study History and Political Science as part of the St Maryrsquos Honors Program and Marianist

Leadership Program

MORE THAN BRICKS AND MORTAR

Distance learning has made it clear that our school is more than bricks and mortar We are a loving supportive

community of students families and educators guided by faith as we walk through these challenges together

Although we cannot host you on campus at the moment as you consider your childrenrsquos education for the next

school year we invite you to explore our school by visiting bishopgormannet for a virtual tour or by contacting

Jill Coan Admissions Director at jcoanbishopgormannet Its never been easier to apply online and join our

community today

Liturgical Resources (Click on the links)

Go to FORMEDORG using your Parish code W93V8R

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Monday May 18 Saint John I Pope Martyr ndash died in 526 from Tuscany introduced the Alexandrian computation of

the date of Easter led an embassy to Constantinople to discuss Emperor Justin Irsquos policy toward Arians in the East

not satisfying the demands of Theodoric the Arian king in Ravenna and not knowing his fate he died there a

wretched man ill and worn out from his travels buried in Rome his epitaph salutes him as a ldquovictim for Christrdquo

Wednesday May 20 Saint Bernardine of Siena Priest ndash died in 1444 OFM famous reformer and eloquent

preacher who traveled throughout Italy encouraged devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus known for his use of the

monogram IHS (an abbreviation of the Greek name for Jesus) patron of advertisers and advertising invoked

against hoarseness

Thursday May 21 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD ndash Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name

reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit Having ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness

we are to be his witnesses for we have been gifted with his Spirit of wisdom and revelation Let us therefore live in

a manner worthy of the call we have received

Saint Christopher Magallanes Priest and Companions Martyrs ndash Christopher Magallanes and twenty-one

diocesan priests and three laymen were either shot or hanged (1915-1937) for their association with

the Cristero uprising which opposed the anti-Catholic Mexican government in the 1920rsquos The Cristero motto was

ldquoLong live Christ the King and the Virgin of Guadaluperdquo

Friday May 22 Saint Rita of Cascia Religious ndash was born in 1381 in the town of Roccaporena in Umbria She lived

with a brutal husband and had two sons After the violent murder of his husband she urged forgiveness in contrast

to the customary vendetta of her day Becoming an Augustinian nun she spent some forty years in prayer

contemplation and service to the sick and poor Toward the end of her life she received a wound from a thorn

from the crown of thorns She died in 1457 She is the patron saint of desperate situations

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

BISHOP TK GORMAN

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

Please join us in congratulating this yearrsquos Valedictorian Valerie Macedo Valerie has been recognized as a

National Hispanic Scholar and AP Scholar While at Bishop Gorman Valerie served as Vice President of the

Student Body and Vice President of the National Honor Society (NHS) She was captain of the Soccer and the

Track teams and received an All District Honorable Mention for Soccer Valerie plans to attend Louisiana State

Universityrsquos Ogden Honors College to study Biochemistry

Please also join us in congratulating this yearrsquos Salutatorian and Highest Ranking Graduate Patrick

Coan Patrick has been recognized as an AP Scholar and received the Daughters of the American Revolution

Good Citizen Award While at Bishop Gorman Patrick served as President of the Senior Class and President of

the NHS He was captain of the Cross Country team and a member of the Track team Patrick plans to attend St

Maryrsquos University and study History and Political Science as part of the St Maryrsquos Honors Program and Marianist

Leadership Program

MORE THAN BRICKS AND MORTAR

Distance learning has made it clear that our school is more than bricks and mortar We are a loving supportive

community of students families and educators guided by faith as we walk through these challenges together

Although we cannot host you on campus at the moment as you consider your childrenrsquos education for the next

school year we invite you to explore our school by visiting bishopgormannet for a virtual tour or by contacting

Jill Coan Admissions Director at jcoanbishopgormannet Its never been easier to apply online and join our

community today

Faith Formation

SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELED

Weekly Lessons were emailed last Tuesday to families that are registered in Faith Formation If you did not receive your childs lesson please email Mary Sue Jagers so that she can add you

Sacramental Updates will be emailed to the parents that have turned in the Green Sacramental Request Form Celebration of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation Confirmation and First Holy Communion have been postponed

If you have questions or think you need to be added to the email list please contact Mary Sue Jagers Coordinator of Faith Formation marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature Mark 1615

2020 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION REQUIREMENTS 2nd - 5th

ChildrenYouth need to be participating in ongoing Faith Formation and engaging in the online Liturgy at home

Sacramental Information Request Form (green form)

Baptismal Certificate (if you have not turned in you will be required to do so as soon as activities resume)

Home Packet (purple folder) complete and hold on to until we resume activities

Parents must complete the FORGIVEN program online and turning in Study Guide Booklet when activities resume

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Where are You Session 1 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN An Encounter with Mercy Session 2 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Embraced in Mercy The Rite Explained Session 3- Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Biblical Foundations Sin Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession Session 4 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN ndash Answering Common Questions about Confession - Online

Where are You

httpswatchformedorgforgivenseason1videoswhere-are-you

An Encounter with Mercy

httpswatchformedorgforgivenseason1videosan-encounter-with-mercy

Embraced in Mercy The Rite Explained

httpswatchformedorgforgivenseason1videosembraced-in-mercy-the-rite-explained

Biblical Foundations Sin Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession

httpswatchformedorgforgivenseason1videosformed-forgiven-en-ep04-mezzanine

Answering Common Questions about Confession

httpswatchformedorgforgivenseason1videosanswering-common-questions-about-

confession

For Children How to Make a Great Confession

httpswatchformedorgforgivenseason1videosfor-children-how-to-make-a-great-

confession

For Parents Preparing Your Child for First Reconciliation

httpswatchformedorgforgivenseason1videosfor-parents-preparing-your-child-for-first-

confession

CHILDRENYOUTH GRADES 2nd- 5th that have NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism need to contact Mary Sue Jagers for more information

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION K - 5TH

MARY SUE JAGERS marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

2020 CONFIRMATIONHOLY COMMUNION REQUIREMENTS 3rd - 12th

Participation in online Liturgy

3rd - 5th grade continue to complete Mass journal

6th - 12th grade service hour requirement has been suspended After participating in an online Sunday Liturgy please journal a reflection

Participation in an ongoing homebound Faith For-mation program

Complete Sacrament InformationRequest (contact Mary Sue)

Baptismal Certificate (if you have not turned in you will be required to do so as soon as activities resume)

Complete packet (red folder) at home and hold on to until we resume activities

Pick a Confirmation Saint and complete Confirmation

Name Report Form (if you donrsquot have a form have your child write a short report)

Complete the ParentSponsor Sessions

Choose a Confirmation Sponsor (This is someone you admire for their faith Youth parents and the sponsor work together to grow in faith and prepare for the Sac-raments of ConfirmationHoly Communion

Take and pass the confirmation assessment Write a 2-3 paragraph letter to Bishop Strickland

(email to Mary Sue or hold until we resume activities) explaining what the Sacrament of Confirmation is and why you want to receive it

FORMEDORG The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace (SYMBOLON 1- Session 7) - Online

FORMEDORG Sacraments Baptism and Confirmation (SYMBOLON 2 ndash Session 1) - Online

FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash God is With Us - Online

FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash The Story of the Eucharist - Online

FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash Bread for the Journey - Online

FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash Biblical Foundations - Online

FORMEDORG SYMBOLON 2 (Session 3) Walk through the Mass - Online

Parents must complete the sessions listed above online and turn in Study Guide Booklet when we resume activities

Quest- Womenrsquos Bible Study

Join us every Thursday from 1000 am to 1130 am

This is a wonderful group of ladies that share their faith in

fellowship and prayer Every woman is invited

We meet on the second floor in the first classroom For

more information you can call the office 903-894-7647 or

email Emily Sundstrom easundaolcom

Mens Prayer Group

Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the

St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in

Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the

group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject

line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of

those in need of prayers

Cursillos

De Colores Miembros del movimiento de Cursillos estaacuten invitados

cada Martes a las 7pm a reunirse en oracioacuten y estudio biacuteblico

Para informacioacuten puede comunicarse con el sentildeor Humberto Vences

al 903-258-4255

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Meets every

Sunday after 9am Mass

If you would like to inquire about the class know what

topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any

questions you may have about the Catholic faith

please call Deacon Dennis King at 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

SEEK

SEEK meets after 9 am Mass to discuss and reflect on the

Sunday Scriptures Everyone is welcome

Adult Faith Formation

Parish code is W93V8R

You can find tons of Catholic content for the whole family

-PREVENT ABUSE-

ldquoThe Diocese of Tyler is committed to provide help to anyone who may have been abused by a priest deacon religious or anyone working in the

name of the Church Concerns about the conduct of Church personnel can be directed to the pastor or to the Promoter of Justice

at 1-877-415-6423 or promoterdioceseoftylerorg

Sunday May 17 2020

930 AM - 130 PM

St Mary Magdalene Church

Carter BloodCare Bus

To help St Mary Magdalene help others please consider setting up a recurring gift online at httpsstmarymagdaleneflintorgonline-giving as your tithe or Sunday contribution You may also mail in your contribution to the parish or you can drop it off at the parish office which is closed to foot traffic but Marge or Sonia will be happy to receive it safely Your sustained help in this way will benefit so many needy people and the parish itself

Weekend

Collection

Collection totals for the weekend of May 9 amp 11 with online giving through

Wednesday May 13 = $13947

Food Pantry donations collected through online giving = $700

Candles The 7-Day Candle for the week of May 16 through May 22 is donated by

Rose Brown in memory of her parents Johnnie amp Beatrice Kohoutek

Flowers Flowers for the week of May 16-17 are donated by Greg amp Maria Molidor

for Clara amp Otto Molidor

Parish and Diocesan News amp Weekly Gifts

The SMM Food Pantry ministry operates every Wednesday morning We provide a meal as well as food supplies to 40 ndash80 families per week We purchase food supplies from ETFB at a cost of $500-

$1000 per week During this trying times we are operating a DriveThru pantry and ToGo lunches

and we are happy to report that it has been a success thanks to an amazing group of volunteers and

the generosity of our parishioners

We could not continue this amazing work without your support If you wish to make a donation

please go to our church website mail or bring your envelope to the office

THIS WEEK

We had 64 Clients giving out 74 bags of groceries and 240 to go lunches

Diocese of Tyler - Nurse Hotline During this time Parish Registered Nurses

are available by phone to help parishioners

in the diocese address any health issues not

just virus related Please call Catholic

Charities (903) 258-9492 ext 108 to leave a

message for a nurse call back

To help St Mary Magdalene help others please consider setting up a recurring gift online at httpsstmarymagdaleneflintorgonline-giving as your tithe or Sunday contribution You may also mail in your contribution to the parish or you can drop it off at the parish office which is closed to foot traffic but Marge or Sonia will be happy to receive it safely Your sustained help in this way will benefit so many needy people and the parish itself

Weekend

Collection

Collection totals for the weekend of May 9 amp 11 with online giving through

Wednesday May 13 = $13947

Food Pantry donations collected through online giving = $700

Candles The 7-Day Candle for the week of May 16 through May 22 is donated by

Rose Brown in memory of her parents Johnnie amp Beatrice Kohoutek

Flowers Flowers for the week of May 16-17 are donated by Greg amp Maria Molidor

for Clara amp Otto Molidor

Parish and Diocesan News amp Weekly Gifts

The SMM Food Pantry ministry operates every Wednesday morning We provide a meal as well as food supplies to 40 ndash80 families per week We purchase food supplies from ETFB at a cost of $500-

$1000 per week During this trying times we are operating a DriveThru pantry and ToGo lunches

and we are happy to report that it has been a success thanks to an amazing group of volunteers and

the generosity of our parishioners

We could not continue this amazing work without your support If you wish to make a donation

please go to our church website mail or bring your envelope to the office

THIS WEEK

We had 64 Clients giving out 74 bags of groceries and 240 to go lunches

Diocese of Tyler - Nurse Hotline During this time Parish Registered Nurses

are available by phone to help parishioners

in the diocese address any health issues not

just virus related Please call Catholic

Charities (903) 258-9492 ext 108 to leave a

message for a nurse call back

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