VÉÜÑâá V{Ü áà Vtà{ÉÄ v V{âÜv{ Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 9900 Stella Link Rd. Houston, TX 77025 713 667 0497 phone 713 668 4742 fax www.corpuschris churchhouston.org Administered by the Blessed Sacrament Congrega on CLERGY/CLERO Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS 713 667 0497 x 112 Pastor/Parroco Fr. Robert Chabot, SSS 713 667 0497 x 314 Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial Fr. Gnanasekar Paul Raj, SSS 713 667 0497 Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISA Saturday/Sábado Sunday/Domingo Monday/Lunes Tues. Fri./Martes - Viernes 8:00 am 8:00 am 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) 9:00 am, 11:00 am 1:30 pm (Español) 8:00 am 7:00 pm (Español) Holy Days/Dias de Fiesta - See the bulletin/se anuncia en el boletín Liturgy of the Hours/Liturgia de las Hora - Mon.-Thursday 7:40am Parish Mission Statement Embracing the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives, we are a Catholic community committed to peace, justice and unity through worship, service, education and fellowship. Definición de Nuestra Misión Acogiendo la Eucaristia como la fuente y cima en nuestras vidas, somos una comunidad Católica, comprometida a la paz, la justicia, y la unidad a través de el culto, servicio, educación y fraternidad. PASTORAL STAFF PERSONEL Stella Rivera, Secretary 713 667 0497 x 110 Bertha Brophy, Business Mgr. 713 667 0497 x 113 Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate 713 667 0497 x 116 Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy 713 667 0497 x 117 Claudia Sereno, Dir. Of Religious Ed. 713 667 0497 x 115 Adriana Guzman, Youth Ministry 713 667 0497 x 121 Connie Rodriguez, Office Assistant 713 667 0497 x 118 Jose Martinez, Maintenance 713 667 0497 MINISTERIO HISPANO Martha Martinez, Directora, Coro 713 667 0497 CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mazie McCoy, Ed.D., Principal 713 664 3351 x 210 Confession/Confesiones - Saturday/Sábado - 3:30pm 4:30pm Adoration before Blessed Sacrament - Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00-4:00 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Please call the Parish Office to schedule an interview for Baptism, First Penance, First Communion and Confirmation. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Parish Office to schedule an initial interview at least 6 months in advance of the wedding. The Wedding Guidelines are available by contacting the Parish Office, 713 667 0497. First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org Page 2 PARISH NEWS THE SEASON OF ADVENT PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES. Monday, December 4, 7:00 pm Parish Reconciliation Service additional priests will be available to hear confessions in Spanish and English. There will not be a 7:00 pm Mass on Monday, Dec. 4. Tuesday, December 19 7:00 pm, Church Fr. Sekar, SSS, will share with us the Christmas Story. Learn about God s plan for our salvation as we welcome his Son, the Child Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, into the world. Allow our hearts to open to the true meaning of Christmas. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN HOLIDAY BAKE SALE The next CCW Bake Sale is planned for Saturday and Sunday, December 9 & 10. An assortment of charming Christmas decorations and gift items will also be for sale! Proceeds from the Bake Sale and the Christmas Sale benefit the projects of the Council of Catholic Women and Spring Fling 2018! Your support is appreciated! To all who supported the November Holiday Sale, please know how grateful we are for your generous support! PARISH BLOOD DRIVE The next blood drive at Corpus Christi is planned for Sunday, December 17, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., in Prefontaine Hall. This is our 5 th blood drive of the year. The Blood Center encouraged our parish to sponsor another blood drive this year due to the increased need for blood donations. Please consider donating blood during this month of giving. Please sign-up to donate after Mass today. 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT and CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE 4th Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23 Sunday, December 24 10:00am, Mass (English) 12:00noon, Mass (Spanish) Nativity of our Lord Sunday, December 24 12:00midnight, Midnight Mass (Bilingual) Monday, December 25 10:00am, Mass (English) 12:00noon, Mass (Spanish) The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Saturday, December 30 Sunday, December 31 9:00am, Mass 11:00am, Mass 1:30pm, Mass (Spanish) Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, January 1 10:00am Mass (Bilingual) There will be no 7:00 pm Mass; Adoration Chapel closed LIKE A CHILD One who aspires to the grace of God must be pure, with a heart as innocent as a child's. PARISH CALENDAR Mon, Dec. 4, 7:00 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (extra priests available in English & Spanish). There will NOT be a Mass on Monday evening, December 4. Tues., Dec. 5, 6:30 pm - Council of Catholic Women mtg., PH See bulletin insert about the Star of Bethlehem. Thurs., Dec. 7, 8:30 am Archdiocesan Bookkeepers meeting, PH Thurs., Dec. 7, 7:00 pm Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass, English Fri., Dec. 8, Feast of Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation. Please refer to the Mass schedule in bulletin. Sat., Dec. 9 & Sun., Dec. 10 CCW Bake Sale and Christmas Sale Mon., Dec. 11, 7:00 pm - Java and Jobs Christmas Gathering GRATEFUL FOR GOD S BLESSINGS, WE OFFER OUR GIFTS OF TIME,TALENT & TREASURE November 19, 2017 Offertory $13,000 Camp. for Human Dev. $ 4,881 November 26, 2017 Offertory $14,485 Capital Improvements $ 4,446 Second Collections December 3 Maintenance, Repair & December 10 Improvement Fund (MRI) Retirement Fund for Religious Thank you for your generous support.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org Page 3 PARISH NEWS (Continued) CHRISTMAS FLOWERS The Council of Catholic Women invites you to share in the spirit of Christmas by making a donation to this year s Christmas Flower Fund. Donations will be used to purchase the poinsettias and greenery decorating the church throughout the Christmas season. Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church, near the front entrance. If you would like to make a donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please write their name on the front of the envelope. Envelopes may be placed in the collection basket or brought to the church office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCE SCHEDULE Sunday, Dec. 3 - All CCE Classes resume today Sunday, Dec. 10 - CCE Classes in session Sun., Dec. 10-5:00 6:30 pm - Jr. High Youth Night, PH Sun., Dec. 17 - CCE morning classes in session Sun., Dec. 17-5:00 pm CCE Christmas Program, PH RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Elderly Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests need our help. Many served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals and parishes for little or no pay. Now, there is a shortage in retirement funds. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides funding for medications, nursing care, and other needs for our aging religious. Sr. Roselle Haas, r.c., a Cenacle Sister, will speak to us next week to share their stories and the impact the Retirement Fund has on their community. CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL NEWS Together, We are the Light of the World! STEPS FOR STUDENTS Registration is now OPEN! Be sure to join the CCCS team today! Make plans to join us February 17th for the only 5K Run/Walk raising awareness and support for Catholic education! Need help with registration? www.corpuschristihouston.org Save the Date January 26 th Our 2 nd Annual Steps for Students Chili Cookoff! Would you, your organization or your business like to compete? We welcome everyone to come out and join us! All parish ministries are encouraged to participate. YOU make the BIG DIFFERENCE! Visit our school website for details! www.corpuschristihouston.org THE FUND FOR CCCS - YOU can help us be the small school making a BIG DIFFERENCE! BIG BLUE NEWS: Generous donors, Gilbert and DeeDee Garcia, have offered a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $50,000 for FUND gifts received by December 15, 2017. Pledge cards are available in the vestibule or visit: www.corpuschristihouston.org CALLING ALL CCCS ALUMNI - We would love to hear from you! Visit our website Alumni page and share your good news! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK to see what is happening at our small school! Easy ways to support YOUR parish school! Visit our website if you need more information! Box Tops for Education Please continue to collect Box Tops! Together, we can make a BIG DIFFERENCE! Kroger Community Rewards Update your rewards card today and add CCCS #81800 as your charity! Support while you shop, how easy is that? Shop at Randall s You can support CCCS by selecting CCCS #2309 as your charity! Thank you! We appreciate you! Smile.amazon.com Holiday online shopping? Select CCCS as your charity! Save the Date February 3, 2018! Come celebrate our Catholic faith and education with us at our Gala A Winter Chill! Please give to next week s Retirement Fund to assist those who have given us a lifetime of hard work, service and prayer through their ministry.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org Page 4 THE SEASON OF ADVENT LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Advent Reconciliation Service Monday, Dec. 4, 7:00 pm Additional priests will be available to hear confessions in Spanish and English. (There will not be a 7:00 pm Mass this Monday evening.) Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:00 pm Vigil Mass (English) Friday, Dec. 8, Masses at 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, 7:00 pm (Spanish) Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Tuesday, December 12 4:30 am Las Mananitas, Matutina Oracion y Apariciones 7:00 pm - La Misa Favor de recoger la tarjeta con la novena y el horario para la fiesta de La Virgen de Guadalupe. Servicio de Reconciliación con Confesiones para Adviento Lunes, 4 de Diciembre, 7:00pm en la iglesia. Habrá tres sacerdotes para escuchar las confesiones en español. Todos están invitados a participar. Vengan a experimentar la misericordia de Nuestro Dios. 4º Domingo de Adviento Sábado, 23 de diciembre Domingo, 24 de diciembre 10:00am, Misa (Inglés) 12:00noon, Misa (Español) La Natividad del Señor Domingo, 24 de diciembre 12:00medianoche, Misa de Medianoche (Bilingüe) Lunes, 25 de diciembre 10:00am, Misa (Inglés) 12:00noon, Misa (Español) La Sagrada Familia Sábado, 30 de diciembre Domingo, 31 de diciembre 9:00am, Misa 11:00am, Misa 1:30pm, Misa (Español) Horario de Misas para el 4º Domingo de Adviento y la temporada de Navidad Santa María, Madre de Dios Lunes, 1 de enero 10:00am Misa (Bilingüe) No Misa de 7:00pm No Adoracion este dia Fiesta de La Inmaculada Concepción Jueves, 7 de Diciembre 7:00pm Misa de Vigilia Viernes, 8 de Diciembre 8:00am Misa 12:00mediodía Misa 7:00pm Misa (Español) SUPPORT FATHER TOM and CCCS! Father Tom is walking/running for Corpus Christi Catholic School The 13th Annual Steps for Students 5K Run/ Walk benefits the 59 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. This exciting event is an opportunity for all members of our faith community to come together to support education of mind, heart and spirit. Your donation helps provide the foundation for our students to become the leaders of tomorrow. Your assistance will help our small school make a BIG DIFFERENCE! So, come join Father Tom and the CCCS community as we share our excitement for Catholic Schools! Donate today! https://corpuschristihouston.org/steps-for-students
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org Page 5 December 4 December 10, 2017 Monday, December 4 8:00 am Lelia M. Nasser + 7:00 pm Advent Penance Service, NO MASS Tuesday, December 5 8:00 am John Falcon + READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Fri.: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sat.: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 Wednesday, December 6 St. Nicholas 8:00 am Charles Roessler + Thursday, December 7 St. Ambrose; Immac. Conception Vigil 8:00 am Jesus Rodriguez + 7:00 pm Joseph Paul Raj + Friday, December 8 Immaculate Conception of BVM 8:00 am Marian Howe 12:00 noon Conrad MacRoberts + 7:00 pm People of the Parish Saturday, December 9 San Juan Diego 8:00 am Robert Hollingsworth + 5:00 pm People of the Parish Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday of Advent 9:00 am Fr. Frederico Ablog, SSS + 11:00 am Norma Hageney + 1:30 pm Gregorio Collazo + LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 2:1-5; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Mar.: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Viernes: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Domingo: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Sal 85 (84):9-14; 2 Pe 3:8-14; Mc 1:1-8