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F rom the Great Fathers

A commentary on Isaiah by Eusebius of Caesarea The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight the paths of our God. The prophecy makes clear that it is to be fulfilled, not in Jerusalem but in the wilderness: it is there that the glory of the Lord is to appear, and God’s salvation is to be made known to all mankind. It was in the wilderness that God’s saving presence was pro-claimed by John the Baptist, and there that God’s salvation was seen. The words of this prophecy were fulfilled when Christ

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road Houston, TX 77084 281-463-7878

www.SeasCatholic.org

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Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 6:30 a.m. English 9:00 a.m. English 7:00 p.m. English On Friday, the evening Mass Is in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

7:30 p.m. Miércoles en Español Saturday 9:00 a.m. English

Anticipated Masses 5:00 p.m. English 6:30 p.m. Español 8:00 p.m. Tiếng Việt

Sunday Masses 7:00 a.m. English 8:30 a.m. English 10:30 a.m. English 12:15 p.m. English 2:00 p.m. Español 5:30 p.m. English 7:30 p.m. Español

Confession Tuesday—Thursday 7:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. Friday 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. Saturday 3:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m. First Friday 8:00 a.m.—8:45 a.m. 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m.

Altar Flowers Flowers may be sponsored for your special intentions. Please contact Patti in the office at 281-463-7878

Adult Conf i rmat ion

“La Confirmación perfecciona la gracia bautismal; es el Sacra-mento que da el Espíritu Santo para enraizarnos más profunda-mente en la filiación divina, incorporarnos más firmemente a Cristo, hacer más sólido nuestro vínculo con la Iglesia, asociarnos todavía más a su misión y ayudarnos a dar testimonio de la fe cristiana por la palabra acompañada de las obras” (Catecismo, núm.. 1316). Preparación para la Confirmación de Adultos 2019 Clases comienzan pronto, inscripción previa. Para inscripciones o más información comunicarse Nadia Jara al 281-463-7878 x 337 o [email protected] “Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine affiliation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mis-sion, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words ac-companied by deeds” (Catechism, no. 1316). Confirmation Preparation for Adults 2019 Classes begin soon, pre-registration required. To register or more information please contact Nadia Jara al 281-463-7878 x 337 or [email protected]

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Pancakes with St . N icholas Sunday, December 9 in the Community Life Center

7:30 a.m.—Noon

Featuring: pancakes, sausage, juices, milk, coffee, hot chocolate,

and special Christmas toppings at the pancake topping bar! Visit with St. Nicholas and enjoy the sounds

of the Advent season. Have fun in the Elves Workshop and more!

$3.00 Kids

$5.00 Adults $6.00 All the pancakes you can eat!

100% of the proceeds go to help fund

our 2017 youth summer programs.

Panqueques con Papá Noel Domingo, 9 de diciembre en el Centro Comunitario

7:30 a.m.—Mediodía

Ofrendando panqueques, salchichas, jugos, leche, café, chocolate caliente

Aderezos y coberturas de Navidad para los panqueques!

Visiten a Papa Noel y disfruten los sonidos

de la temporada de adviento. Diviértanse en el Taller de los Duendes y mas

$3.00 Niños

$5.00 Adultos $6.00 Todo los panqueques que pueden comer!

100% de los ingresos se usan para ayudar

a financiar programas juveniles de verano, 2017.

Campaign Update

As of December 3, we have received pledges from about 250 parishioners totaling $880,202, which represents about 43% of our goal. Please turn in your pledge soon! You may use the pledge envelope, or go to our website: www.SeasCatholic.org

Simbang Gabi The Holy Mass for our annual Sim-bang Gabi will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m., fol-lowed by fellowship at the CLC. For more information please call Julian Obmaces at 281-463-6104, or 832-875-3753; or Cora Be-navidez at 281-859-0668, or 832-497-6588. The Simbang Gabi is a novena of nine Masses, from December 16-24, celebrated in preparation for Christmas. Traditionally celebrat-ed early in the morning, in the U.S., the Mass is normally in the evening.

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Knights of Columbus Council 8096 If you are a Catholic man and you are not a mem-ber of the Knights of Columbus, you are missing a wonderful opportunity to transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your par-ish, give back to your community, grow in your faith plus many more benefits. We meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:30pm, with a small meal served @ 7pm, in the Community Life Center (CLC). Contact Grand Knight Clint Porche @ [email protected] or Membership Director, Mike Jackson @ [email protected]. Visit us @ KofC8096.org Cursillo—Northwest Ultreya Cursillo is a Catholic lay movement that offers an op-portunity to meet Christ in a more intimate way. Cursillo provides a lifetime plan for following Christ through prayer, study and action, in friendship with others. As a part of Cursillo, our monthly Ultreya meet-ing brings the community together to encourage each other by sharing and witnessing to our life in Christ. We meet at 9:45 AM on the third Saturday of each month in the Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Duane King 281-615-8942 DE COLORES! Helping Hands Ministry We assist families in pre-planning for funerals. To schedule an appointment, please call Beth Wood at 281-413-9682. Bereavement support in the form of printed Carenotes specific to a family’s need is pro-vided at the time of a Funeral or Memorial Mass. Nursing Ministry The Parish Nursing ministry is comprised of health care professionals and others who have the health of our parishioners at heart. They are nurses, therapists, edu-cators, and experts in the fields of health promotion. Some work in home health, elderly assistance, aging, hospice, general medicine, surgery, oncology, ob-stetrics, domestic violence and intensive care. They

work to coordinate care for parishioners in their time of need. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Please feel free to call Wyona (281-433-5365) or Kim (832-746-1135) if you have health questions or would like to join this growing ministry. R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for people who are thinking about the possibility of be-coming Catholic. It is for the un- baptized, people of other faiths or people who have been baptized Catholic but did not complete the sacraments of Initiation. We explore the beliefs of the Catholic Church and discern, over a period of many months, if they desire to become Catholic. If you are interested, or have a relative, friend or co-worker who has expressed this interest, please call: Nadia Jara: 281- 463-7878 ext. 337 or at [email protected]. Box of Joy Success American Heritage Girls Troop TX1283 would like to thank Boy Scout Troop 1283 and Cub Scout Pack 1283 for their help in making our first year as a Box of Joy drop off center a success. Together we collect-ed 209 Boxes of Joy from our parish to make children in Central and South America happy this Christmas. Special thanks go to the Vietnamese CCE and Life Teen as well as all of the individual parishioners who participated. As a drop off center we also collected boxes from other area Catholic groups and shipped a total of 12 cases with 324 Boxes of Joy. We look forward to making next year an even bigger success! Respect Life Committee For information about upcoming pro-life activities, you are invited to contact James Pinedo at his per-sonal e-mail: [email protected].

Par i sh Apostolates and Announcements

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Free English Language Classes English class on Mondays, Sept. 10 - May 20, 2019, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (behind Wings ‘N More). Contact Jan Gar-za 832-443-4248, or at [email protected]. You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting provided). Join us any week! LỚP HỌC TIẾNG ANH MIỂN PHÍ Các ngày THỨ HAI, Ngày 10 tháng 9/2018 - Ngày 20 tháng 5/2019, từ 9:00-11:00 sáng & 7:00 - 9:00 chieu’ Tại nhà Thờ Copperfield, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (ở sau Wings 'N More). Xin liên lạc JAN GARZA 832-443-4248 [email protected]

VIRTUS Protecting God's Children® Adult Awareness Session is a three-hour training that helps clergy, staff, volunteers and parents understand the facts and myths about child sexual abuse; how perpetrators operate; and how caring adults can take five im-portant steps to keep children safe. Sessions are held throughout the year at various parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese and are free of charge. Jeannie Nelson, director: 713-652-4499.

Serv ice, Youth, and Community

For current 5th-7th graders For current 8th-12th graders

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Charismatic Prayer Group December Happenings

“God so loved the world that He sent His only Son” (Jn 3:16) The long awaited coming of Jesus is at last upon us as preparation gives way to celebration of the actual birth of our Lord Jesus. In December, Luke’s gospel for the Liturgy brings us through preparation, the Nativity and Jesus teaching the elders in the temple. As we hear the Gospel teaching of Jesus beginning His mission of our salvation, let our celebration of His birth always remind us that Jesus’ salvific mission reaches far beyond that Christmas Day over two-thousand years ago and continues to draw the world toward Him until the end of time. If you are looking for more ways to connect your life with your faith, please join us on Friday evenings in December from 7:30 pm to 9 pm in the Prayer Room of the Family Life Center. Hear Jesus teachings come alive in the Gospel. We will share God’s word, have live music of praise and worship and interces-sory prayers for healing and thanksgiving. Fellowship and light refreshments follow. December 14: “What then should we do to prepare?” December 21: “Blessed are you who believed.” December 28: “All who heard were astounded at His understanding.” Discussion topics at our December gatherings are from the Gospel of: Luke 3:1-6, 3:10-18, 1:39-45, 2;41-52 African Charismatic Prayer Group We meet every Friday from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. in room 8 of the Family Life Center (FLC). Our Christmas party will bew on Friday, December 14, from 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. For more information please call Brother Tony at 562-612-9753. Thanks and God bless you. Eucharistic Adoration Our Lord asks us through the Apostle Matthew (26:40): “Could you not watch one hour with me?” The adoration chapel is open twenty-four hours a day for your prayer and contemplation of the Blessed Sacrament. Please contact Suzanne Porter to sign-up for an hour each week: 281-855-7235 or [email protected].

Lighthouse Talk of the Week God Made Man by Fr. Shannon Collins In this Christmas themed presentation, Fr. Shannon Collins sheds new light on the biblical narratives of the birth of Je-sus Christ, as well as the beautiful Christmas traditions of the Church. Fr. Collins serves as a preacher of parish missions and retreat master. Fr. Collins has appeared on EWTN and has been stationed at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacra-ment in Hanceville Alabama. Parishioner Comments: “Magnificently explains the who, what, why, when and where of Christmas. Can clearly see God's hand in all the details.” “An enlightening talk about how and why our very Creator came down to a lowly place among us at a specific time in history to save the world!” Your generous donations to cover our cost will assure con-tinued availability of these wonderful resources!

That Man is You Men’s Formation Program

Invest a little time in yourself to become a better husband, father and spiritual leader in your family! Coffee, juice, donuts & kolaches are served to jump start your morning. No cost, preparation or outside commitments!

Spring Program: The Unveiling of Love This Week’s Program (December 9):

The Gospel of John: The Book of Signs Speaker: Dr. John Cavidini The Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ Christ’s Ultimate Moment of Glory Mary Our Spiritual Mother A Superabundance of Joy from the Wedding Feast in

Cana Visit our website at www.paradisusdei.org and click on “Learn More” in the THAT MAN IS YOU section or contact

Carlos Alatorre 832-265-7708 [email protected]

Wherever you are in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to meet you right there and take you further!

Spir i tua l and Inte l lectual Format ion

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St. Vincent dePaul Society Our December food drive is next weekend! Nonperishable food items we collect include canned vegetables/beans/meats, pastas, sauces, canned fruit, can/box soups, rice, oatmeal, cereals, Spaghetti-O’s, crackers, cookies, pud-dings, Jell-O, coffee/creamers, baby food, canned/box juices, bottled water, Sloppy Joe sauce, baby formulas, peanut butter, jams/jellies, condiments, beef stew, chili, chips, snack/protein bars. Please remember, no glass con-tainers! As usual, our donation truck will be on site before and after the Saturday 5 p.m. Mass as well as on Sunday until the 2 p.m. Mass. Donations may also be dropped off in the drop box which is located in the church office. We partner with Mesa Outreach Food Pantry to distribute the donated food to those in need. “Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; feed them yourselves.” Matt 14:16. Thank you for caring for our brothers and sisters who are in need! Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul İNuestra colecta de víveres de Diciembre será la próxima semana! Colectamos víveres no perecederos como: frijo-les, arroz, cereales, avena, macarrones, pastas, aderezos, galletas, gelatinas, café, agua embotellada, fórmula para bebé, mantequilla de maní, jaleas, jugos, condimentos, aceite, botanas, barras de proteínas, y comida enlatada: vegetales, chilli, leche condensada, etc… Recuérdese de no traer envases de vidrio. Nuestro camión recolector de donaciones estará estacio-nado al frente de la iglesia antes y después de las misas desde el sábado a las 5:00 pm hasta después de la misa del domingo de las 2:00 pm. Donaciones también pueden dejarse en la Caja de Donaciones recientemente reubica-da en la oficina parroquial (Gabinete con el símbolo SVDP). “Jesús les dijo a sus discípulos, “No es necesario que se vayan, aliméntenlos ustedes mismos” Mateo 14:16. İGra-cias, por cuidar a nuestros hermanos/as en necesidad!

Phone: 281-463-4560

Hours: M-W-F 9 am – 12 noon Horas Oficina: Lun-Mierc-Vier 9 am- 12 Medio dia

Announcements

Prayer and Life Workshops Would you like to be happy and make everyone around you happy? Come to the Prayer and Life Workshop where you will learn to pray by practicing many prayer modalities starting from the simplest ones all the way up to contem-plation. All you need is to have a great desire to deepen your rela-tionship with God, and the fruit of it will be peace and en-joyment in your life. The Prayer and Life Workshop will begin on Tuesday Janu-ary 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, in the school trailer#9, and it will run for 15 weeks. For questions and registration, please call Jose Luis Novo at 281-856-0949. Talleres de Oración y Vida Aprende a orar …Para aprender a vivir. La oración será tu mejor arma para hacer frente a la vida y a los problemas con alegría, paz y determinación. El Taller es para adultos para todas las edades sin excepción. Tiene una duración de 15 sesiones, una por semana de dos horas de duración de 7 pm a 9 pm. Se ofrecerá en Ingles y en Español! Sesión de Apertura en Español Martes, 22 de Enero de 7:00- 8:30 pm. Salón FLC#1 y FLC#2. (FLC- Family Life Center, Centro Familiar de Vida). “Te esperamos juntos a Cristo con los brazos abiertos.” Contacto: Raquel Caylor 832-274-2178 o Mariana Vaca Guzman 281-943-9013 Box Tops for School Our school collects Box Tops and Tyson Project A+ labels. Please look for these labels on products you buy every day and submit them as they really do add up! This year, we will be rewarding the top four students who turn in the most labels with a gift card to share with their families. Please make sure you submit labels in a plastic baggie with your child's name, grade and teacher to be counted. Please contact Lara Hlavaty if you have questions or would like to volunteer to help me in processing these la-bels for redemption. Thank you.

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October 7-15

Retiro ACTS en español Regístrate para el retiro ACTS ¡espacios son limitados! $50.00 reserva tu lugar. Hombres: 6-9 de diciembre, 2018 Contacto e información adicional: Giovanni Lara 832-398-6549 Mujeres: 21-24 de febrero, 2019 Contacto e información adicional: Mary Jove 713-855-9652 Un retiro de ACTS es un evento de parroquia que ofrece a los feligreses la oportunidad de sentir el amor de Jesucris-to. Esto a su vez fomenta un deseo de discipulado. El Retiro de ACTS es dado por miembros de la parroquia pa-ra feligreses de la misma, y de esta manera, sirve para for-mar comunidad parroquial. El Retiro de ACTS comienza el jueves por la tarde y ter-

mina con la misa dominical en la parroquia. Retiro ACTS misión: Difundir el Evangelio de Jesucristo

entre las comunidades católicas a través de ACTS Durante el fin de semana, se les invita a considerar en

oración cómo pueden responder a su amor entregán-dose espiritualmente a Jesús para tener una nueva vida con él. Esta invitación se extiende a través de los pilares del apostolado:

Adoración: Una respuesta al amor de Dios a través de la oración. Comunidad: Participando en el Cuerpo Único de Cristo como Iglesia. Teología: Profundizando nuestra relación con Dios para cumplir mejor su voluntad. Servicio: Respondiendo al llamado al discipulado siguien-do el modelo que Él nos dio.

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Advent Traditions for the Family

The Catholic Church has designated the four weeks preced-ing Christmas as Advent, a time to prepare the way of the Lord for His coming as our King and Savior. In addition, the Church teaches that:

[w]hen the Church cele-brates the liturgy of Adven-teach year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Saviors first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for his sec-ond coming. By celebrating [John the Baptists] birth and martyrdom, the Church unites herself to his desire: He must increase, but I must decrease (Catechism, no. 524; original emphasis).

By participating in various time-honored traditions, such as making Jesse trees or putting on a Christmas play at home, Catholic families can engage more fruitfully in the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Either we live the liturgical year with its varying seasons of joy and sorrow, work and rest, or we follow the pat-tern of the world, writes Helen McLoughlin in Advent and Christmas in a Catholic Home, commenting on the challenge Catholics have of being in the world but not of the

These are hopeful thoughts as we prepare to incorporate some of these liturgical activities into our home life during Advent to enable us to truly celebrate Christmas. It is a shame that many do not fast during Advent, because without a fast there can really be no feast at Christmas. Fasting and other forms of penance, such as prayer and almsgiving, help to purify our hearts and prepare us for the celebration of Christmas (cf. Catechism, no. 1434). The Church especially en-courages participation at weekday Masses during Advent, because in the Eucharist we find the source and goal of our Advent preparation: Christ Himself, whose sacrifice rec-onciles us with God (cf. Catechism, no. 1436; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Eucharisticum Mysterium, no. 29). The Church primarily celebrates Christmas from Christmas Day until the Solemnity of the Epiphany, which commemorates the manifes-tation of Christ as the Savior of the whole world (cf. Mt. 2:1-12). The Church has also traditionally cele-brated Christmas for 40 days, culmi-nating on the Feast of the Presenta-tion (Feb. 2). During this time, the birth of Christ is celebrated as one continuous festival. It is just as im-portant to celebrate during the Christmas season as it is to prepare for Christ during Advent.


world throughout the year. She wrote these profound words in the 1950s, but they are even more im-portant today because of the gen-eral decline in Catholic family life during the last 40 years. With two parents working in many house-holds, there is less time to devote to the spiritual life of the family. As Catholic parents, we must readjust our priorities and teach our children by living our faith, both inside and outside the home. It seems fitting that Advent is the beginning of the liturgical calendar, for it is a season of spiritual prepara-tion marked by an eager longing for the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ. There are age-old Advent practices, some of which are mentioned in this FAITH FACT, which will help our chil-dren and families live closer to Christ. The practices are time-tested and proven. They teach the doc-trine of redemption and develop a sense of generosity toward God (cf. Catechism, nos. 2222-26). A family’s strong and living faith will become their heritage and a mode to rein-force the religious practices cen-tered in the liturgy. Children love to anticipate, writes McLoughlin. When there are empty mangers to fill with straw for small sacrifices, when the Mary candle is a daily reminder on the dinner table, when Advent hymns are sung in the candlelight of a graceful Advent wreath, children are not anxious to celebrate Christmas before time. That would offend their sense of honor. Older children who make Nativity sets, cut Old Testament sym-bols to decorate a Jesse tree, or prepare costumes for a Christmas play will find Advent all too short a time to prepare for the coming of Christ the King.

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MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO CATOLICO - USA FEDERACION HOUSTON SANTA ELIZABETH

CICLO 2018-2019 Inscripciones abiertas, únete a las más de 120 familias

de esta comunidad que han descubierto cómo mejorar su vida familiar y de pareja.

MARIO Y ELISA GALLEGOS

Presidentes

Romualdo y Narce Sepulveda: [email protected] (832) 368 - 5457 Toni y Laura Romero: (832) 475 - 4997

Estudio de la Biblia Se les invita cordialmente a participar en nuestros Estudio de la Biblia, tomando lugar todos los martes de 12:30-2:30, en el FLC cuarto A. Estudiamos las Sagradas Escrituras, estu-dios sobre nuestra Fe Católica, usando varios recursos in-cluyendo el Catecismo. Para más información, favor de mandar mensaje texto a Guadalupe Ortiz 281-620-8308. Gracias! Clases de Doctrina Las clases de Doctrina comenzarán en la semana que en-tra. Los invitamos a inscribir a sus hijos en los programas di-ferentes que ofrecemos. También estamos recibiendo las formas para servir como catequistas o ayudantes. Para más información puede comunicarse con Lucia Rueda (281) 463-7878 Ext. 320 o al correo electrónico: [email protected] Clases de Ingles Gratis Clases de inglés para adultos los lunes, el 10 de Septiembre – el 20 de Mayo, 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (Puede empezar cualquier semana). Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More). Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o [email protected]. Tiene que tener 18 años o más. No hay servicios de niñera. Legión de María Formacion de Adultos Martes FLC #9 7:30 pm: Patricia Romo 713-302-1272 Martes FLC #10 7:30 pm: Liliana Diaz 281-723-2328 Viernes FLC #9 6:15pm: Marlene Rocha 832-410-5273

Formacion de Jovenes 10-18 Anos Viernes FLC #9 7:45 pm (ingles): Marlene Rocha 832-

410-5273

Continued from front page... and his glory were made manifest to all: after his baptism the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove rested on him, and the Father’s voice was heard, bearing witness to the Son: This is my beloved Son, listen to him. The prophecy meant that God was to come to a deserted place, inaccessible from the beginning. None of the pa-gans had any knowledge of God, since his holy servants and prophets were kept from approaching them. The voice commands that a way be prepared for the Word of God: the rough and trackless ground is to be made level, so that our God may find a highway when he comes. Prepare the way of the Lord: the way is the preaching of the Gospel, the new message of consolation, ready to bring to all mankind the knowledge of God’s sav-ing power. Climb on a high mountain, bearer of good news to Zion. Lift up your voice in strength, bearer of good news to Jeru-salem. These words harmonize very well with the meaning of what has gone before. They refer opportunely to the evangelists and proclaim the coming of God to men, after speaking of the voice crying in the wilderness. Mention of the evangelists suitably follows the prophecy on John the Baptist. What does Zion mean if not the city previously called Jeru-salem? This is the mountain referred to in that passage from Scripture: Here is mount Zion, where you dwelt. The Apostle says: You have come to mount Zion. Does not this refer to the company of the apostles, chosen from the former peo-ple of the circumcision? This is the Zion, the Jerusalem, that received God’s salva-tion. It stands aloft on the mountain of God, that is, it is raised high on the only-begotten Word of God. It is com-manded to climb the high mountain and announce the word of salvation. Who is the bearer of the good news but the company of the evangelists? What does it mean to bear the good news but to preach to all nations, but first of all to the cities of Judah, the coming of Christ on earth?

Announcements — Avisos

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Pasos básicos para confesarse Entra al confesionario sin miedo, confiando en la misericordia de Jesús: Penitente: Ave María Purísima. Sacerdote: Sin pecado concebida. Penitente: Bendígame padre porque he pecado. Hace ... de mi última confesión. Mis pecados son los siguientes... Confiesa todos los pecados desde tu última con-fesión. No es necesario ilustrar detalles de lo ocurrido. Por ejemplo: "Ofendí gravemente a mis padres de palabra" en vez de: "Íbamos en el carro y papa sacó una vieja conversación.... me habló de una novia... reaccioné....entonces..." Confiesa tus propios pecados y no los ajenos. El confesionario no es para desahogarse contando lo que nos han hecho otros. Sacerdote ofrece algún consejo e imparte la pe-nitencia. Penitente reza el Acto de Contrición, por ejemplo: Pésame Dios mío y me arrepiento de todo corazón de haberte ofendido. Pésame por el infierno que merecí y por el cielo que perdí; pero mucho mas me pesa porque pecando ofendí un Dios tan bueno y tan grande como vos; antes querría haber muerto que haberle ofendido, y propongo firmemente ayudado por tu divina gracia, no pecar mas y evitar las ocasiones próximas de pecado. Amen Sacerdote imparte la absolución con estas pala-bras: "Dios, Padre de misericordia..." y despide al penitente en paz.

Como Confesarse Bien Antes de confesarnos realizamos un examen de concien-cia . Vamos a un lugar tranquilo, preferiblemente ante el sagrario, para orar. Solo Dios puede iluminar nuestra reali-dad y darnos los medios para responder a la gracia. La confesión solo puede hacerse ante un sacerdote.

Examen de Conciencia: ¿He rechazado o abandonado mi fe? ¿Me he preocupa-

do por conocerla mejor? ¿La he defendido, o me he aver-gonzado de ella? ¿Hay algún aspecto de la fe que no acepto?

¿He tomado el nombre de Dios en vano? ¿He hecho espiri-tismo o he confiado en adivinos u horóscopos? ¿He mostra-do falta de respeto por las personas, lugares o cosas san-tas?

¿He faltado voluntariamente a Misa los domingos o días de precepto?

¿He recibido al Señor en la Sagrada Comunión teniendo algún pecado grave en mi conciencia?

¿Le he recibido sin agradecimiento o sin la debida reveren-cia?

¿He sido impaciente, he tenido celos o me he enfadado?

¿He albergado rencores o he estado poco dispuesto a perdonar?

¿He sido violento con otras personas verbal o físicamente?

¿He cooperado o alentado a alguien a abortar, destruir embriones, a la eutanasia o a otro medio para acabar con la vida humana?

¿He tenido odio o he hecho juicios críticos de pensamiento o de obra? ¿He menospreciado a otros?

¿He hablado mal de otros?

¿He tomado alcohol en exceso? ¿Heconsumido drogas?

¿He mirado vídeos o páginas web pornográficas? ¿He co-metido actos impuros conmigo mismo o con otras perso-nas? ¿Vivo con alguien como si estuviéramos casados sin estarlo?

Si estoy casado, ¿procuro amar a mi cónyuge por encima de cualquier otra persona? ¿Pongo mi matrimonio en pri-mer lugar? ¿Y mis hijos? ¿Tengo una actitud abierta a nue-vas vidas?

¿Permito que mi trabajo ocupe tiempo y energías que co-rresponden a mi familia o amigos?

¿He sido soberbio o egoísta de pensamiento o de obra? ¿He desatendido a los pobres o a los necesitados?¿He gastado dinero para mi comodidad o lujo personal olvi-dando mis responsabilidades hacia otros y hacia la Iglesia?

¿He dicho mentiras? ¿He sido honesto y diligente en mi trabajo? ¿He robado o engañado a alguien en el trabajo?

¿Me he dejado llevar por la pereza? ¿He preferido mi co-modidad personal al servicio a los demás? ¿He desatendi-do mi responsabilidad de acercar a los demás a Dios con mi ejemplo y mi palabra?

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Serv ice, Youth, and Community

SEAS Ladies Auxiliary Our purpose is to assist the Knights of Columbus #8096 and promote fellowship among K. of C. families. We may also provide support to SEAS Church and its ministries, as well as other charitable organizations. Members must be female (18 years or older), and a relative of a K. of C. member, and/or a member of SEAS, and be supportive of the works of the Ladies Auxiliary and Knights of Columbus Council #8096. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month. To join or get more information, please contact: Maria Chaffey, President at 281-304-4454; Dolores Nevares, Mem-bership Chair at 713-582-3100; or Sandy Janda, Treasurer at 281-463-1819.

American Heritage Girls American Heritage Girls is a program open to girls age 5 to 18. We provide an alternative to the traditional scouting programs for girls. Our tagline “Faith, Service, Fun” cap-tures the essence of our organization. We earn badges in multiple activities and teach girls servant leadership. Our balanced programming includes 6 emphases: Faith, Citi-zenship, Leadership, Social, Emotional, and Life Skills. Amer-ican Heritage Girls is open to girls of all faiths and abilities. To find out more go to: Americanheritagegirls.org, or con-tact us at [email protected] and visit us on September 27th at 6:30pm. Email for exact location at SEAS. Blood Drive Schedule for 2019 The 2019 SEAS blood drives are scheduled for March 17th, June 2nd, Sept. 1st and Dec. 1st from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the FLC building.

Continued from page 9… The following activities are provided so that you and your family can live Advent and Christmas to the fullest. Advent wreath: The Advent wreath, which has German origins, is probably the most recognized Advent custom. It is a wreath made of evergreens that is bound to a circle of wire. It symbolizes the many years from Adam to Christ in which the world awaited its Redeemer; it also represents the years that we have awaited His second and final coming. The wreath holds four equally spaced candles, the three purple ones lit on the penitential Sundays and a pink one for Gaudete, the joyful third Sunday in Advent. There are many available prayers and hymns found in the reading list that can accompany your personal Advent wreath ceremony. The empty manger: Each child may have his own individual manger, or there may be one manger for the whole family. The idea is that when acts of service, sacrifice, or kindness are done in honor of Baby Jesus as a birthday present, the child receives a piece of straw to put into the manger. Then, on Christmas morning, Baby Jesus is placed in the manger. Encour-age your children to make Jesus bed as comfortable as possible through their good deeds. In the process, explain Christs incomparable self-gift at Christmas and Easter that enables us to be part of Gods family. The Jesse tree: The Jesse tree tells about Christs ancestry through symbols and relates Scripture to salvation history, pro-gressing from creation to the birth of Christ. The tree can be made on a poster board with the symbols glued on, or on an actual tree. For further information read, Advent and Christmas in a Catholic Home. St. Nicholas Day: The feast of St. Nicholas is on Dec. 6th. It is a highlight of the Advent season. Each child puts out a shoe the night before St. Nicholas Day in the hope that the kind bishop with his miter, staff, and bag of gifts will pay a visit. The current Santa Claus is modeled after St. Nicholas, but commercialism has tarnished the true story. Many families give gifts on both Dec. 6 and Christmas. Read about St. Nicholas in your favorite saints book. The Christ candle: Any large white candle can be used for the Christ candle. The idea is to decorate it with symbols for Christ. Use old Christmas cards, sequins, holly, etc. The candle can be lit on Christmas Eve to show that the Light of the World has arrived. Then continue to light the Christ candle throughout the year at Sunday dinner to remind your family of our waiting for Christ, as well as celebrating His birth and Resurrection.


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How to go to Confession

In order to make a good confession, we examine our conscience, asking God’s help to know our sins and to be truly sorry for them.

R i te of Reconci l iat ion

Priest: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Penitent: Amen. Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (say how long) since my last confession. My sins are (confess your sins). When you are done, the priest will give you spiritu-al advice and assign a penance. He will then ask you to pray an Act of Contrition, for example: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

- or- O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they have offended Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve wit the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. The Priest then says the Prayer of Absolution while the penitent listens. At the conclusion of the pray-er, make the sign of the Cross and say, “Amen.” Priest: Go in peace Penitent: Thanks be to God Complete your penance as soon as possible. If you were given prayers to say, try to pray them in church before departing.

How to Make a Good Confession Confession is not difficult, but it does require preparation. We should begin with prayer, placing ourselves in the presence of God, our loving Father. We seek healing and forgiveness through repentance and a resolve to sin no more. Then we review our lives since our last confession, searching our thoughts, words and actions for that which did not conform to God’s command to love Him and one another through His laws and the laws of His Church. This is called an examination of conscience. Examination of Conscience Ask God to help you make a good confession. In quiet reflection ask yourself: Since my last confession… Did I pray to God, daily and from my heart? Did I live and witness to my Catholic faith, joyfully &

courageously? Did I take God’s name in vain? Did I curse anyone or make false oaths? Did I engage in superstitious or occult practices?

Did I attend and participate actively at Mass on Sun-days and holy days of obligation? Did I fast & abstain on prescribed days?

Did I respect people in authority? My employer? Did I honor my parents?

Was I violent or unnecessarily aggressive (e.g., physi-cally, verbally, psychologically, etc.) with anyone?

Was I prideful, stubborn, or rude with anyone? Did I hold a grudge?

Did I abuse alcohol, prescription medications, or ille-gal drugs? Did I overindulge in food?

Did I consent to, recommend, advise, or actively take part in an abortion? Did I use abortifacient drugs?

Did I view pornography, entertain lustful thoughts, conversations or actions?

Was I unloving to my spouse? Did I engage in adul-terous activity (e.g., sexual, emotional, virtual, etc.)? Did I use contraceptives?

Was I neglectful of the spiritual, intellectual, emotion-al, or physical needs of my spouse, children, or fami-ly?

Did I steal or damage another’s property? Was I hon-est and just in my business relations? Did I waste time at work?

Did I contribute to the needs of the spiritually and materially poor with my time and resources?

Did I engage in gossip? Did I lie? Did I speak poorly of others? Did I judge anyone unfairly?

Did I envy anyone? Was I jealous of others or or cov-et another’s belongings?

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Army Salvador E. Zapata, Christopher Porras, Kristin Baron, Juan Vega Jr. Jessie H. Treviño II, Jesse Sinfuentes, Henry García, Gilbert Álvarez, Michael Wright, Ray Banda, Manny Hernández, Jim Branson, Joshua A. Chavira, Richard Christie, Melissa Comiskey, David García, Antonio R. Delgado, Mike Fitzgerald, Ky V. Truong, John García, Jack Longmire, Chris Lawrence, Gabriel de la Garza, Juan Manuel, Matthew O’Dowd, Marc Maziarz, Joshua Salsgiver, Tim Woods, James Scherwitz, Matthew Soileau, Tony Thompson, Michael Carty, Jessie H. Treviño, Christian Urena, Danny Morales, Jerry Morales, Joshua A. Treviño, Michael Hori, Scott Pfirman, Timothy Soto, David Freeman, Cameron J, Saltus, Trevor Marshall, Daniel Pruitt, Joseph Nadasky, Roosevelt Harris, Christina González, Evan Adams, Janet González, Alberto Moreno, Victor Delgado, Luis Rosales, Sgt. Christopher Farías, Louis Hendershot, Jr. Rudy Banda III, Elvia Ayala, Manuel James López, Andy Huayamave, Sarah Campo,

Sgt. Epigmenio Gómez Jr., Chris Figeria, Alexis Roman, Hunter Thigpen, Marco Hernandez, Thomas Stovall, Jorge Rodolfo Cantu Darien Moore Dillan Lee Mordecai Sgt. Erich J. Frankiewicz Frank Gabriel Padilla Jr Andy Alvarado Navy Jessica López, Matthew Rodríguez, A.J. Edwards, Joe Vaughn, Christopher McMullin, Linsum Flores, Michael Fruggiero, Chris Rode, Stuart Marshall, Gabriela San Martin, Jason Rodríguez, Mark Riddle, Raymond J. Reyes, Cristian Shirl, Sean V. Saluzzi, Thomas Roche, Justin J. Trudeau, William Wilkerson, Paul Zielinski, Candy Flores, Jonathan Hyacinth, Alejandro Alatorre, Jonathan Young, Sean G. McBeth, Justin Ryan Keyser, Patricia Meehan. Donovan Angevine William Johnson Michael McGeary Tristan Weston Marines Brad Harless, Zachary Bond, Adam Garcia, Marvin Boruca, Kleber Villalva, Frank Campos, Omar García, Stefan Barcik, Steven E. Jiménez, Patrick Lambert, Stephen Mayeaux, Randall T. Schindler,

Jimy Perafan Peter Tate Jr., Vincent Flores, Albert García, Jason Wood, Joseph Mooney, Hunter W. Moffitt, Anetor Asibor, Albert García , Sergio Perez, Keith Breeckner, Ricky Isaac Hernández, Vinny Escobar, Ryan Foley, Victor Carrión-Martínez, Christopher Unger, Kidany Vaquero, Ryan DeKay, Codie M. Barnett, Sherry L. Sola, Kevin Flores, Matthew Araiza, Jakob Murray Lysias Jovian Maciel Nathan Durling Air Force Coy Daniel Incaprera, Christie Scherwitz, Phillip M. Doria, David Nordel, Vincent Becklund, David Harrison, Robert N. Lobit, Sean Huggins, Dennis J. Morosin, Don Sarmiento, Raphael Ashe, Kenzie O’Leary, Tsg.Srg. Don Park, Nathalie Rodríguez, David Anthony, Nathalie Huayamave, Nelvin Rodríguez, Maurice James Hardy II, Ricardo Villalva Jr. Daniel Araiza Michael Longpre National Guard Camilo Orozco, Ed Dextraze, Tony Nies, Jerry Torres, Kevin Westlund, Cynthia Tobon

On the Cover: Isenheim Altarpiece (detail). Oil on panel. Matthias Grü-newald, 1512-1516. Unterlinden Mu-seum, Colmar, France.

Monday, December 10 6:30 a.m. In thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. Jose Bruno Robledo 7:00 p.m. Jorge Mirio Mendizabal

Tuesday, December 11

6:30 a.m. Bruce Lingan 9:00 a.m. Jose Bruno Robledo 7:00 p.m. Gloria Ray

Wednesday, December 12

Midnight Pro populo 6:30 a.m. Peter Son 9:00 a.m. Peter Son 7:00 p.m. Peter Son 7:30 p.m. Angel R. Leal

Thursday, December 13

6:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. For all aborted children 7:00 p.m. Miriam Romero

Friday, December 14

6:30 a.m. Rafael Gomez Beromo 9:00 a.m. Juan Javier Aguilera 7:00 p.m. Frank Jr. & Josephine Coselli

Saturday, December 15

9:00 a.m. Hubert & Marion Ricard 5:00 p.m. Mike Higgins 6:30 p.m. Aida Cassem 8:00 p.m. DeGuzman family

Sunday, December 16

7:00 a.m. Rudolph Saenz, Jr. 8:30 a.m. Norbert & Mary Henning

10:30 a.m. Pro Populo 12:15 a.m. Fidel Osias Londono

2:00 p.m. Felipe Medina 5:30 p.m. Flo Oravec 7:30 p.m. Benito Aguilar

Mass Intentions

The Scripture readings for daily Mass may be found at: www.USCCB.org

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Let us Pray for God’s Healing for all the Sick (A) Luis Acosta, Rita Aguilar, Manuel Alvarez, Dave Anderson, Jan Arnold, Kathryn Arnst, Jack Aultman, Vicenta Avellaneda, Dezmond Allan, Anthony Anderson, David Agatha, Anna Anaweta and family (B) Marie Borelli, Don Barnes, Estefano Bermejo, Carmen Vazquez Blanco, Anita Blomberg, Laure Boconvi, Lin Boehlert, Maria Borrero, Anita Ber-nardo, Mike Bragg, Ashley Blevins, Mr. & Mrs. Boctor, Benjamin, Tekaylah Bonds (C) Hum-berto Fabian Caballero, Fabian Cabrello, Carolina Cabrello, Cristian Neil Caballero, Juan Antonio Cabrera, Sarah Callans, Diane Calzado, Lucia Angela Carbone, Ricardo Cas-taneda III, Margarita Castano, Sally Castro, Yok Chang, Henry Chang, Maria Elena Chavez, Chavez-Vargas Family, Gilberto S. Cisneros, Elizabeth Cisneros, Victor H Cisneros, Kayson Clay, Maria Colon, Erin Conney, Mike and Julie Cook, Edward Costello Jr., Mi-chael Alfred Crewell, Grant Cruise Family, Emmanuel Cubillos, Remedios Cuevas, Omar Cabrera, Patricia Crim, Todd Carroll, (D) Vuong (David) Minh Dao, Alex Diaz, Luis Enrique Diaz, John Doll, Mary Dorelli, Dale Le Duc, Bobby Duenas, Marlene Dunlap, Gertrude Dunlap, Marlon Dunlap, Debbie Dunn, Tony D’Alessandro, Martin Dunlap, Maggie Debenedette, Josephine De la Garza, Jaime De la Garza, Rose Mary Diaz, Lisa Marie Diaz (E) Faye Edwards, Marisa Ehrig, Luis Madico Escudero, Isabel Escamilla, Anna & Meg Emembolu (F) Sgt. Christopher Farias, Jody Ferguson, Steve Flannery, Jonhy Francisco, Yorley Frias, Samuel Fuentes, AA Fuentes III, (G) Joseph Gallagher, Gerard Gallegos, Jonahs Galloway, Victoria Alana Garcia, Juan Alberto Garcia, Rosa Garcia, Lydia Ann Garcia, Elizabeth Gardner, Homer Garza, Gene Gessert, Kelly Gillespie, Mariana De Jesus Gonzalez, Nelly Abby Gonzalez, John A Guillespie, Roland Gusman, Mrs. Estera Guitierrez, Fabian Guttierez, Victoria Gomez, Shawn Genning, Jaxon Godkin, Claudia Galvan (H) Caroline Hallford, Milton Hanas, Renee Hanna, Bob Hartnett, Joyce Hennessy, Olivia Hernandez, Shirley Harris, Amy Diaz Hinojosa, Alison Hanst(J) Jessica Jacobson, Cecilia Jimenez, Dana Jones, Gene Juranka, Jenell, Mario Jardin, John Jones, Alicia Jardin (K) Elih Kars, Megan Kelly, Sharon Kettner, Lane Kimble, Gene Kimble, Douglas K. (L) Netta Laird, Scott Laird, Jose Lara, Carlos Humberto Bolivar Lara, Christian Lebanc, Mike Leditin, Julio Lezama, Doug Lidiak, Gary Lindig, Stanley Loziek, Mitchell Lyon, Zee Lee, Harper Lee, Jay LeDuc (M) Ines Madice, Agustin Madona, Gerardo Madrigal, Kevin Malanaphy, Adelaida Maldonado, Judy Mamaclay, Karen Berenice Margarito, Evelyn Marinas, Roy Martin, Bradley Martinez, David Martinez, Emily Martinez, Walter Mayko, Lia McLean, Karlin Medlin, Noah Medlin & family, Nelson Mejia, Carol Melz, Nenita Mendiola, Rudy Mendo-za, Frank Meyer, Lilvon Michael, Byron Michael, Manuela Alicia Ortiz Molina, Jose Manuel Monreal, Lamar Montalvo, Sergio Montoya, Margie Morales, Sandra Morales-Negron, Drake Motolet, Jeanne Marie Matthews, Lesley Marroquin, Jackie Mitchem, Lola Morris, Juanita Millender, Danny Mitchell, Luis Madico, Anthony Montenegro, Celia Martinez, Deisy Maines, Michael McGeary (N) Ryan Naulty, Virginia Neiser, Mary Neminach, Vicky Nevares, Andres Nevares, Alpha Newgene, Shirley Ngang, Gam Thi Nguyen, Janell No-eth, Rosa L. Nietes, John, Chidera, Chisom, Maurene and Tobe Ndub, Butin Ngim (O) Rodolfo Ocampo, Julie Ojonta, Leonor Orozco, Danna Paola Osollo, (P) Melanie Pearson, Julian Gregory Pearson, Maria Antonia Medina Perez, Robert D. Perez, Robert A. Perez, Lisa Peterson, Benjamin Poblete, Bobby Prize, Ofelia Padilla, Dolores Petrich (Q) Jeannine Quintero, (R) Doris Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Rodolfo E. Ramirez Jr., Chris Ramirez, Nery Randa, Jerrene Randall, Jack Randall, Valentin Rangel, Olga Sarahi Reyna, Joel Rivera, Lynette Roberts, Mark Rodriguez, Olefia Rodriguez, Sidney Rojo, Marcela Ramirez Roldan, Jose Rosas, Familia Montes Ruiz, Robinson Family, Michael Randall (S) Gisela Sachs, Elizabeth Salas, Judge Deborah Sanchez, Jose Santistevan, Marie Sauceda, Lee A. Sauseda, Khris Scherwitz, Mary Jane Schillinger, Francis Schillinger, Evan Schuessler, Lupita Scotka, Tommy Sebesta, Daniel Shay, Mrs. D. Florence Sicola, Johnny Sicola, Amelia Soarces, Bob Sommers, Mariana Soto, Jo Stewart, Fred Stoehr, Thomas Stovall, Hanna Stoval, Gloria Schulze, Maverick Schwantzenlaug, Sandy Stephenson, Isabel Saucedo, Dan Schuessler, Esther De la Garza Salazar,(T) Dolores Tallman, Verneta Thomas, Martha Toledo, Claude Tournay, John Trevino, David Turilli, Silvia Tellez, Fanny Triana (V) Dioselvia Lozano de Vargas, Jose Vargas, Guadalupe Vasquez, Edith Vazquez, Linda Villanueva, Nemer Antonio Portccarrero Villagra Dang V. Vo, Mr. & Mrs. Vences, Mckenzie Valentine, Ashley Vleins, Angie Vazquez (W) Jim Wade & Jamie Wade, Ashley Wade, Nancy Wan-namaker, Claire Way, Bob Way, Irma Guadalupe Westry, Wilder Family, Marshall William-son, Mike Wilson, Mary Wilson, Gale Winberley, Sabrina Way, Tristan Weston (Y) Leora Yanda (Z) Gilberto Zamora, Leticia Zarzoza, Leo Zerguche, Victoriano Zamudio, Nora Zetino, and all others who also need our prayers. If you know anyone who is sick or in need of prayer support, please call 281-463-7878. Comuníquese al teléfono anterior si conoce algún enfermo que necesita el apoyo de la oración de nuestra familia parroquial.

stew

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hip Sunday, December 2, 2018

Regular Offertory $ 37,985 There was no second collection Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) Parish goal $270,000 Pledged-to-date $201,251 Paid-to-date $190,997 Number of participants 633

SEAS Parish Choir The parish choir provides music for special liturgies including Triduum, Confirmation, Holy Days of Obli-gation and other special liturgies. It is comprised of musicians from all of our other choirs. However, even if you don’t belong to one of our Sunday choirs, you can join this special choir which rehears-es every other Monday night. If you would like to join, please contact: Lyn Holleran at: [email protected].

Continued from page 12… The Mary candle: Some families have the custom of dec-orating the Christ candle with a blue veil on December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. On this great feast, others place a candle with a blue ribbon be-fore a statue or picture of the Blessed Virgin, whose yes to God enabled our Lords coming at Christmas. The candle is lit during meal times to serve as a delightful reminder of Marys eager expectation of the Light of the World. It can also serve as a reminder to each family member to keep their own light of grace burning as a preparation for Christs coming. St. Lucy cakes: The feast of St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, is on December 13th. This marks the opening of the Christ-mas season in Sweden. Her life story can be found in most saints books, as can the recipe for the traditional cakes. The symbolism is rich and her life story worthwhile reading. The Nativity scene: This is the event in which the entire family shares setting up the Christmas manger. Mary and Joseph should be far off traveling and their approach to Bethlehem can be adjusted daily. Older children can make life-size Nativity models, carve them, cut them out from cardboard, or set up pre-made figurines. The crea-tive ideas are without limit. Make sure to place the Nativi-ty scene where many can admire the children's efforts to give God glory. Christmas baking: There are many recipe books availa-ble to find great traditional Christmas baking ideas. (See recommended reading below.) The baking usually starts around December 20th. As Christmas approaches, the house will smell of baking and fresh wreaths. The glory of Christmas is at hand! Move the manger to a focal point, add lights to the Nativity to be lighted on Christmas Eve, and anticipate together.

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Parish Office 281-463-7878

Pastor Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds

Parochial Vicar Rev. Antonio Ortiz

Parochial Vicar Rev. Gregory Tran, C.M.C.

Parochial Vicar Rev. Preston Quintela

Deacons Tom Jeffers German Godoy Peter Tuu Hoang

Gilbert Johnson Chuck Pennell Alfonso Sosa

Managerial Administrator Deacon German Godoy

Director of Finance Linh Nguyen

Director of Liturgy & Music Carmen Delgado

Director of Religious Education Becky Brumbaugh

Director of Spanish Ministries Lucia Rueda

Director of Vietnamese Ministries Deacon Peter Tuu Hoang

Director of Family Life Nadia Jara

Director of Adolescent Catechesis & Evangelization

Donna Worley

Youth Apostolate Andrew Schuelke

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St. Lucy December 13 Lucy's history has been lost and all we really know for certain is that this brave woman who lived in Syracuse, Italy lost her life during the persecution of Christians in the early fourth century. Her veneration spread to Rome so that by the sixth century the whole Church recognized her courage in defense of the faith. One legend tells the story of a young Christian woman who vowed to live her life in service of Christ. Her mother tried to arrange a marriage for her with a pagan and Lucy knew her mother could not be swayed by a young girl's vow, so she devised a plan to convince her mother that Christ was the better partner for life. After several prayers at the tomb of Saint Agatha, Lucy saw the saint in a dream. St. Agatha told Lucy her mother's illness would be cured through faith, which Lucy used to persuade her mother to give the dowry money to the poor and allow her to commit her life to God. While Lucy and her mother were grateful to God, the rejected bridegroom was deeply angered and betrayed Lucy's faith to the Roman governor Paschasius, who had her put to death. She is the patron saint of the blind and those with vision problems.

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