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Eby Kurian, Director of Adult Faith Formationekurian@maryqueenchurch.org281-482-1391, Ext. 319Youth Ministry NewsDuring this Year of St. Joseph, we are very excited toprovide you with a great opportunity during the month ofMay to journey with us into the heart of St. Joseph.On May 1st, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, webegin our 30-day journey with St. Joseph through dailyreflections sent via email each day.To sign up for the daily emails, go to: https://stjosephnovena.com/opt-inDon’t miss this opportunity to grow in devotion to St.Joseph and to ask the Lord to show you His will for yourlife. Need helps signing in? Please contact Eby Kurian.The Archdiocesan Youth Conference Sign-ups are still pendingas we await final details from the Arch Diocese. Keep an eye outfor E-blasts from the Parish and Emails from Terri about AYC inthe coming weeks!IMPORTANT NEWS!! Faith Formation Registration is now openfor all High school faith formation for the 2021-22 school yearand can be found at: n-registration-form. See below for class descriptions so you’ll know what “class time” to choose for your teen.Class Descriptions for Registration:Year 1 – For All high school teens who are not confirmed anddid not attend faith formation in 2020-2021 School yearYear 2/Confirmation Prep – For All incoming sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who attended at least 75% of faith formationin 2020-2021 school year and who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this coming school year.High School Already Confirmed - ‘The Deep’ is for All confirmed high school teens who wish to dive deeper into the faithin a more mature way and who want to actively participate intheir faith through service, activities, events, and fellowship.”Join Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR in this 14-part video serieswhich will awaken God’s love and transforming power inthe hearts of all who participate.Discover the Holy Spirit who has been revealed to usby Jesus Christ and who leads us to our heavenlyFather.There is no cost for this ongoing series that meetsvirtually on Monday nights from 7:00 – 8:30 PMThe Wild Goose series is a work of the Holy Spirit. “WildGoose” was a term that the ancient Celts had for theHolySpirit. Shot in various locations from Niagara Falls tothe California desert, The Wild Goose invites viewers toan encounter, or a renewed encounter, with the HolySpirit. If you allow him, the Wild Goose will lead you to aplace of mercy, healing, peace, and presence.To sign-up for the weekly Zoom sessions starting onMonday, May 10, please /1460513946Life in the Spirit Retreat 2021Friday, May 14 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm &Saturday, May 15 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pmMain HallAll are invited to this Pentecost experience.Cost is 10 for the book and materials.For registration, please visit irit.For more information, please contact Marina Gosselin atmarinagosselin243@gmail.com or 713-306-9253.

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION281-482-1391Barbara Aubuchon, Director, Ext. 333baubuchon@maryqueenchurch.orgGo to our website for all thedetails:www.maryqueencatholicchurch.orgClick on “Faith Formation”The 2021-22 registration form is thefirst item in the drop-down list!Virtual VBS coming your wayJuly 12-16! Virtual VBS heads your wayYou can find registration forms in the travel pamphletnear the reception desk near the Main Hall.July 12-16!Registration Forms out soon!7

Women's Ministry UpdateBlessings from the Women's Ministry!All Women of Mary Queen Parish are members of theWomen’s Ministry. Our mission is to inspire and support allwomen of Mary Queen into greater service andstewardship through ministry work to meet the needs ofour community.The Women’s Ministry meets at 7 p.m. monthly onthe second Monday of the month, except June, Julyand August. Currently, meetings are taking placein-person and via Zoom. Please consider joining us. Ifyou would like to receive notices of our meetingsand activities, please contact Katherine Cox, President,kgcox84@gmail.com or Stephanie Monroig, VicePresident, sterinmon@msn.com to be added to our emaildistribution list.2021 meetings and activities:Meetings in Mini Halland via Zoom:May 10Knights of Columbus BBQ SaleSunday, May 16After All Morning MassesThe Knights will be selling their famous sausagelinks, chickens and ribs after all the morningMasses, on Sunday, May 16.Camera Crewmembers NeededThis group of volunteers livestream ourMasses on Facebook and the You Tubechannel. No experience is necessary. Wewill train you to use the equipment andsoftware.For more information or to sign up, pleasecontact Beth Turner at bturner1112@sbcglobal.net8

Altar Server TrainingrdOpen to youth finishing the 3 grade who have receivedtheir First Communion. The Training Sessions are from 6– 7:30 PM in the Church on the following dates: June 3,10, 17, and 24 and July 15, 22, and 29, and August 5 and12. To become an altar server the child needs to attendthree sessions, not necessarily in consecutiveorder. Current servers need only attend one session toreceive updates.No preregistration is necessary. For questions, pleasecontact Rick or Dianne Valdez atvaldezrick@hotmail.com or valdezdianne@hotmail.com or281-996-1679.Mary’s Chain of Love MinistryUrgent - Queen Bee Quilters Quilt Show –March 2021If you made a purchase from the Queen Bee Quilters QuiltShow on March 13/14 using your credit card, the creditcard terminal was not working and you were not charged.To rectify this problem, you may do one of the following:Bring cash or a check, made out to Mary Queen CatholicChurch and indicate quilt show on the memo line, to thereception desk during business hours. Another form ofpayment can be made through the Mary Queen App. Clickon the Giving Button, indicate the amount, tap “give onetime gift” and in the memo put Quilt Show. We truly appreciate your support at our recent event. If you have anyquestions, please call/text Sara Genoa at 281-732-0986.(Crochet & Crafts)Come Pray & Crochet With Us!Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 AMMini HallWe specialize in prayer shawls and lap blankets forthose in need of comfort, hats and scarves for thehomeless, hats for cancer patients (for childrenand for adults), baby layettes and much more. Ifyou have a need for something else, let us know- we can do almost anything!Want to learn to crochet? We will teach you.Don’t have time for a lot of meetings? We will give you aproject. If you have any questions, please contact CindyDittrichat832-282-6346oratdittrich cindy@yahoo.com.The Mary Queen WoodworkersThey meet weekly in the workshop locatedin the garage at Mary’s House at the backof the property. Anyone interested in woodworking is invited to join this unique andmeaningful ministry. All skill levels arewelcome! The group meets every Wednesday from 7:00- 9:00 PM and every Saturday from 9:00 - 11:00 AM.For more information please contact Chris Austgen atchrisaustgen@maryqueenchurch.org.Church Keepers NeededThis is a group of volunteers who help keepour beautiful church clean and presentable. Itis “light” house (church) keeping like dustingand cleaning surfaces of the sanctuaryfurnishings. Just an hour a week every twoweeks would be a beautiful gift to our parishcommunity.For more information or to sign up for this ministry,please contact Rose Mary Baez at 281-482-1391, ext,219 or baezrm@maryqueenchurch.org.You can find registration forms in the travel pamphlet nearthe reception desk near the Main Hall.For details, please contact Deacon Chuck Turner atdeaconchuck@maryqueenchurch.org or call 281-4821391.9

Intercessory Saints for MayLa SaletteReflectionsSaint Scholastica and Saint BenedictPatron saints of religious lifeFr. Rene Butler, M.S.andWayne VanasseLoved and Chosen(6th Sunday of Easter: Acts 10:25-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John15:9-17)Jesus tells his disciples, “It was not you who chose me, but Iwho chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that willremain.” They already knew that, of course, but now, on theeve of his passion, it was an important reminder. The samewords have resonated through the ages, to every generationof believers. That includes every one of us.Maximin and Mélanie did not choose the Blessed Virgin. Shechose them. Starting with them, her message, too, has bornefruit that will remain.The choice is not exclusive. In today’s first reading, St. Peterand his companions, in the house of Cornelius, “wereastounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit should have beenpoured out on the Gentiles also, for they could hear themspeaking in tongues and glorifying God.” They could have nobetter confirmation of Peter’s words, “God shows nopartiality.”Thus, the words of today’s Psalm are true: “All the ends of theearth have seen the salvation by our God.”The Holy Spirit came as a gift, bringing gifts which the Churchcalls charisms. The charism of La Salette is not something wechose for ourselves. On the contrary, it drew us to itself. Weare its ministers, proclaiming reconciliation to all the ends ofthe earth.But let us not forget today’s other readings, all about love.When Jesus tells us to love one another, he provides thefoundation and the model: “as I have loved you.” This meansfirst that we must really believe he loves us, and accept hislove. Then, we must strive to imitate it—a challenge echoed inthe second reading.One of the most beautiful love poems in literature begins withthe words, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” If welisten to Jesus with our heart, can we hear him counting theways he loves us?As La Salettes, perhaps we need only look at the crucifix overthe Beautiful Lady’s heart. On that holy mountain, sheappeared at a time and in a place that needed a message oflove and tender mercy.So let our prayer be to accept God’s undying love, and to liveit, glorifying God in word and deed, speaking in tongues ofLove (with or without words).Wayne Vanasse, and Fr. René Butler, M.S.10Born in 480 in Nursia, Italy of wealthy parents, twinsScholastica and Benedict were brought up together untilBenedict left central Italy for Rome. After studying inRome, living as a hermit and leading groups of monks,Benedict founded a monastery in Monte Cassino, Italy.While there, he wrote a rule by which the monks wouldlive that allowed for a simple life combining work andprayer while living in community. Five miles away, atPlombariola, Scholastica and a group of women built aconvent, and they followed Benedict’s rule as well. Theygathered seven times a day to pray and praise God. Eachweek, they prayed all the Psalms of the Old Testament.The twins visited each other once a year in a farmhousebetween the two religious communities and talked aboutthe great goodness of God and how they could help others follow the example of Jesus.ReflectionScholastica and Benedict gave themselves totally to Godand gave top priority to deepening their friendship withhim through prayer. They sacrificed some of the opportunities they would have had to be together as brother andsister in order better to fulfill their vocation to the religiouslife. In joining a religious community, they did not forget orforsake their family but rather found more brothers andsisters.Saint Scholastica and Saint Benedict pray for us!

Daily ReadingsSt. Joseph Chapel24 Hour Adoration4:30 PM on Tuesday to 5:45 PM on WednesdayFirst Friday Adoration9:00 AM - 5:45 PMPlease join us. This is a wonderful opportunity to spendquiet time with Jesus and in prayer.COVID-19 ProtocolsAt this time, we are following the official response from theArchdiocese of Galveston-Houston. All parish employeesand visitors are required to wear masks on churchproperty and at events. Arrive to the church about 20-30 minutes before Massto allow time to be seated. Do not congregate inside oroutside of the church. Remain 6feet from nonfamily members. Please enter through the frontdoors of the church and exit out ofthe closest exit at the conclusionof Mass. All those 10 years and olderwho enter the church and/orchapel must wear a maskcovering mouth and nose. Maskmust be worn at all times. Saturday, May 8 Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5/Jn 15:1821Sunday, May 9 Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3,3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17Monday, May 10 Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6aand 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26—16:4aTuesday, May 11 Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11Wednesday, May 12 Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15Thursday, May 13 Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf.2b]/Jn 16:16-20 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 89 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:1520Friday, May 14 Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6,7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17Saturday, May 15 Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28Sunday, May 16 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:1520 Seventh Sunday of Easter: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 [19a]/1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11b-19Respect Life Holy HourSunday, May 92:00 PM - St. Joseph ChapelThe Respect Life Ministry invites all to attend aEucharistic Holy Hour for Respect All Life, on Sunday,May 9, at 2:00 PM in the Saint Joseph’s Chapel. Pleasecome and join us in prayer for all human life from themoment of conception until the last moment at death.Please use hand sanitizer after entering the church. Remember social distancing. Sit 6 feet from nonfamilymembers. Communion will be given in the hand only. Afterreceiving the Body of Christ, step to the side, lower mask,consume and replace mask. There will be no offertory during Mass. Baskets will beplaced in the back of the church. Kindly deposit yourenvelopes or cash in the baskets. The online giving or textto give is also available. Seating is at 50% capacity, which is 800 people. Per the Center for Disease Control and Preventionand the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, eventhose who have been vaccinated MUST continue towear a mask in gatherings or public spaces.Texas Catholic HeraldDid you know the Texas Catholic Herald is online?Bookmark our website to get the latest news, stories,view photos and more online at www.archgh.org/tch.11

FORMED has amazing content and is available 24/7!During this time while things are closed, it’s a great tool totake advantage of. There are videos for everyone! It’seasy to get started!Go to formed.org/signup Select your parish – Mary Queen 606 CedarwoodDr, Friendswood, TX Register with your name and email address Check that email account for a link to beginusing FORMEDThey have also created a series of videos to guide youthrough logging in, signing up, and using the platformat rent Mary Queen ParishionersUpdate Your Family InformationParish Soft gives current parishioners the opportunity tolog in and update family information.1. Go to the following linkhttps://galveston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com2. A New User Registration Form will come up. Fillout the form and hit submit.3. Your request will be sent to Mary Queen to obtainconfirmation.4. Once you receive confirmation, you may set apermanent password and make changes to yourfamily information.This system allows you to add family members but itdoes not allow you to delete them. If you needassistance in adding and/or deleting information orwould like to provide your updated information viatelephone or e-mail, please contact Anita Shorosky at281-482-1391 or anitashorosky@maryqueenchurch.org.Communications Guidelines & DeadlinesIf you have any requests for the bulletin, website, Facebookpage, eNews, app, pulpit announcements, etc., pleasecontact Erin Graham, Communications Coordinator, ategraham@maryqueenchurch.org or call 281-482-1391.For bulletin submissions, please send your information bynoon by the submission date listed below, toegraham@maryqueenchurch.org.All documents must be submitted in a Word, Publisher orExcel file.May 16 bulletin—already submittedMay 23 bulletin—May 13May 30 bulletin—May 20June 6 bulletin—May 21June 13 bulletin—June 312PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE BRAVE MEN ANDWOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCESUS Air Force:AB Jake Ainsworth, SSgt Chris Aubuchon, Capt JamesBarrington, Capt Andrew Bossert, Capt StephanieBossert, Capt Stephen Chauvin, 1st Lt BenjaminClements, A1C Miles Coleman, AIC Alexis Copeland,A1C Mikayla Doiron, AIC Phillip Downey,Capt James Gregory, A1C Jasper Gregory,SSgt Christopher Hammer, SMSgt Joel Hebert,Maj Ramon Hernandez, Capt Shane Lockridge,Capt Rachel Miller, SSgt Brandon Ojala,Maj. Zac Pendleton, Capt Chad Roberson,Lt Col Brandon Sokora, SSgt Amanda Solis,SSgt Nicholas WolfordUS Army:SGT Zachary Cripps, CPT Thomas Harris,LTC Lisa Jarema, MAJ Michael Moad,CPT Brandon Nesrsta, LTC Ryan Nesrsta,WO2 Patrick Nagorski, SSG Kyle Perkins,SPC Jesse Roberts, PFC Kaitlyn Strassner,MAJ Brian Y’BarboUS Marine Corps:Cpl Aaron Arribe, 2nd LT Joshua Butts,PFC Carl Chupungco, CPL Michael Gray,Lt Col Andrew Kelemen, Maj Norman RenfroUS Navy:PO1 Chase Bourque, PO1 Randall Carmicheal,CM3 Cullen Kelly, MA3 Marcus Reyes,PO1 Anthony Rinehart, CDR Mike Svatek,LTJG Kelli SvatekIf you have loved ones in the Armed Services and wish their names belisted in this column and to be remembered in our prayers, please emailanitashorosky@maryqueenchurch.org. Include the rank of theindividual, their name and their branch of service. Thank you and GodBless America!Saturday, May 15

We Pray For .Seth BriggsRonnie BloskasBovard FamilyWarren ButtlemannRamon Cassica, Jr.Mary Jean ChatronManuel CoronaJim CurdieGwen D’AntoniPatrick D’AntoniDennis De GeorgeKimberly De RosePeter De NicolaRochelle DentSid DentChristopher EvansHarold Fattig, Jr.John FergusonTraci FortCarol FoulkerBrandi HamelEdward HandwerkDave HedgesRita HedgesMike HumbachRaymond JaureRoger KaltenbergerJohnny LabueGrace LeaMason LibbyMiles LibbyJeannette MarinowGisela MartinezCarl MatthewsLucy MatthewsJean MaxwellDoris MillerFreddy MirelasJohn MurphreeMarian GanterChristian GerberLoraine GomezMichael Anthony GomezJohnny GonzalezLynda GregoryOlivia GregoryMelissa Rios GutierrezMary Catherine NataliMiner NelsonHope OddoBrooks OnoratoSandra OyhenartKelsey PhinneyBob PillowMaxine PlanteLeona PoppNorbert PoppJennifer QuigleyRay RaccaJoan RadousBarbara ReevesDebbie ReyesRohan FamilyAgnes RohanCarroll RohanLaura RohanNadine RyanKenny SandersSlafka FamilyHelen SmithEugene SokoraSpecial Needs FamiliesDenise SpruiellGeorge TrevinoYvonne TschatschulaUnborn In The WombChantel VallapauttoLiz Tho-VuJoyce WhiteheadDora WiederholdRichard WiednerFor all those who

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