WATCH MASS ONLINE
Fr John and Fr Joy have been celebrating the Mass everyday from the rectory and sharing it with all of us online. You can watch it on our website at
WatchMass here, on
Facebook here or on
YouTube here. Links to music have been added to the daily online Masses found at
WatchMass to help you pray while watching Mass online.
PALM SUNDAY
The Parish will distribute blessed palms on Sunday, April 5 from 8:30 - 11:30 am in the church parking lot. Staff volunteers will be there to hand palms to your family in your car. Fr John, Fr Joy and Deacon Jim will then give your family a blessing. We ask that you remain in your car at all times to keep in line with the requirements set by Ft Bend County for the distribution.
To avoid everyone coming at the same time, we ask that your family come during one of the following times according to your typical Mass time attendance.
If you usually attend the:
- Saturday 5pm Mass or Sunday 8 am Mass: arrive 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Sunday 10 am Mass: arrive 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Sunday Noon Mass or 5pm Mass: arrive 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Please enter the parking lot closest to the PLC, directly across from Baines MS. There will be three different drive through lines set up.
Palm Sunday Mass will be live streamed at Noon from inside the church. The link will be sent to you and available on our website on Friday.
HOLY WEEK
It is our plan to Live Stream the Masses of Holy Week, including Easter Sunday Mass from the Church. More details about celebrating Holy Week at home will be coming soon.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Please pray for the sick in our parish, including:
Erin Johnston, Joey Myers, Annabelle Van Deursen, Debbie Pustejovsky, Helen Kaiser, Christine Carter, Seline Pathyil, Anita Wallace, Earl Florentino Sr., Milton Songy, Zelie Murray, Irma Ludwig, Michael Robbins, Marilyn Kray, Kristian Lewis-Fernando, Melina Thompson, Angelina Hernandez, Debbie Salinda, Renee Robbins, John Woodard, Robert Woodard, Gary Bentz, Marie Fuller, Ernestina T. Elizondo, Bonita Bell, Rubye Goff, Kayla Fletcher Elias
PRAY FOR OUR RCIA ELECT AND CANDIDATES
Please pray for our RCIA Elect and Candidates during this uncertain time. Lord, guide these chosen ones: strengthen them in their vocation, build them into the kingdom of your Son, and seal them with the Spirit of your promise.
Pray for them by name
HERE
CONFESSION
In this particular moment of the current health crisis, scheduled confessions are virtually impossible. If you are conscious of deliberate, grave sin, simply make a perfect act of contrition (even in your own words) with a determination to come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation personally when things normalize. A perfect act of contrition means repentance and sorrow motivated primarily by the love of God and not simply fear of punishment. Do not feel guilty or scrupulous about this. We're all doing the best we can. God wants you to have joy, trust and the freedom of the Holy Spirit.
ONLINE GIVING
During this time, we ask that you
utilize online giving through Faith Direct for your weekly parish donation. This helps us continue to meet our budget while we will be away from Mass. Getting started is easy. Visit
faith.direct/TX744 to sign up. You control the amount, frequency and can use a bank account or a credit card. Thank you for your continued support.
MAILING DONATION ENVELOPES
If you prefer to write a check or contribute cash in your weekly envelopes, you may mail them to the Parish Office at St. Angela Merici, 6140 Hwy 6 PMB 99, Missouri City, TX 77459.
LIVE YOUTH NIGHTS
All teens are invited to not one but two different Live Youth Nights this week!
- Sunday at 4 pm LIFETEEN is hosting a Global Life Night Experience - Visit LFTN.CO/LIFENIGHT
- Sunday at 7 pm ProjectYM is hosting their BIGGEST CATHOLIC YOUTH NIGHT EVER - Visit PROJECTYM.COM/WATCH
KIDS CLUB CCE ONLINE
Our Elementary Faith Formation has moved ONLINE. If you haven't received the emails with direction on how your child can log on, contact Dororthy Godines at
dorothyg@stamericigh.com
First Eucharist Parents be on the lookout for an email about online workshop information this week.
MOTHER'S DAY OUT FALL ENROLLMENT
St Angela's Angels, our parish MDO program has a few spots remaining for the 2020-2021 school year in the 2's, 3's, 4/5's classes. These are open to the community at large, so please share the information with your friends. For more information visit
HERE.
HELP SEWING MASKS
Many groups are gathering to sew reusable masks for essential employees during this time. If you have fabric to donate or time to sew, there is a private Facebook group dedicated to connecting donors, sewers, and groups looking for masks. Search Sienna Face Mask Makers Project in Facebook to join and help out.
MASKS NEEDED
The Mamie George Community Center of Catholic Charities continues to bring services to the local community wherever possible. It is their intention to continue to offer the Food Fair to feed families every Tuesday and Thursday. Unfortunately they do not have enough masks. Please contact Gladys at
gbrumfield@catholiccharities.org or cell phone 281-630-4921 if you can assist in donating masks. Any type mask will be acceptable and greatly appreciated.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
The clergy and staff of St. Angela Merici are praying for each of you while we are physically separated. Please "Reply" to this email to let us know how we can help your and your family during this time. You may also send Prayer Intentions to
Prayers@stamericigh.com
EXAMEN FOR LIFE DURING COVID-19
The examen is a traditional method of prayerful awareness that is a bedrock in Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit education. It’s a short, easy way to reflect on your day and become more mindful about where you are experiencing grace or goodness and where there is room in your actions and life for growth. Especially in times of uncertainty and rapid change, taking time to reflect becomes essential. View or print the
Examen for Life During COVID-19 HERE.