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Sacraments Reconciliation: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 - 9:30 am Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 pm Baptisms: Contact the parish office Matrimony: 6 months in advance Anointing of the Sick: 8am Mass 1st Fri. of each month or call the parish office First Eucharist & Confirmation: Call the parish CCE office Parish Staff Pastor Fr. Christopher Nguyen Deacon Sidney “Butch” Prewitt
Deacon Rafael Millet Parish Manager Tom Mayhew Parish Dir. Rel. Ed. Marlene Grauvogl Dir. Youth Ministry Sylvia Perez CCE Pgm Assistant Margarita Guevara Bookkeeper Marita Karger Parish Secretary Mary Ann Ford Assistant Secretary Sandra Medrano Website Mary Ann Zanoff Choir Director Michael Steinbach Pastoral Council Fred Cytacki 281-252-6194 Finance Council Glynn Trahan 713-292-7571 Building Committee Jerry Strenk 936-449-6686 Capital Campaign Cabinet Tom Condon 281-382-8097 Acolytes Greg Zanoff 281-259-3763 Arts & Environment Deborah Okopinski 832-588-0732
Catholic Daughters Josie Shaffer 281-728-2363 Communications/Website Mary Ann Zanoff 713-857-9582 Friends of St. Francis Ruth Ann Van de Bogert 262-325-7560 Funeral/Wedding Ministry Sandy Bartlett 936-597-6420
Goldenrods Ginny Mock 281-252-6043 Grupo de Oración Raúl Benítez 832-217-9585 Guadalupanos Rosa García 281-250-4762 Hospitality Ruth Ann Van de Bogert 262-325-7560 Knights of Columbus Joey Marlborough 713-338-1598 Legion of Mary Ignacio Villanueva 832-671-0421 Men's Club Marco Quintanilla 936-931-9036 Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Agustín Rodríguez 281-814-6564 RCIA Chuck & Penny Yost 281-586-0045 Respect Life Mary Ann Zanoff 713-857-9582 St. Vincent de Paul Steve Dinnell 281-259-7300 Stewardship Committee Kathleen Oates 281-356-6294 Ushers / Greeters Debbie Stachowiak 281-356-3615
Celebration of the Eucharist Monday: Word & Sacrament Service, 8:00 am Tuesday - Friday: Mass, 8:00 am Saturday Mass: 5:00 pm, English Sunday Masses: English 8:00 & 10:30 am Spanish 1:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
www.st-matthias.net Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Parish Offices will be closed 12/24, 25, & 26
302 South Magnolia Blvd. Magnolia, Texas 77355-8535 Office: 281-356-2000 Fax: 281-789-4243
St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church “A welcoming community, committed to fostering a deeper love of Jesus through faith, family, and service to others.” Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston Established 1978 December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory. (Psalm 24) Va a entrar el Señor: él es el Rey de la gloria. (Salmo 24)
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 23—29, 2019 Monday 8:00 am Word & Sacrament Service Tuesday 4:00 pm (Church) Thomas Hayes † 4:00 pm (Parish Hall) Florencio Casares † 6:00 pm (Spanish) Francisco Haros † 11:00 pm Krista Sifferd † Wednesday 10:30 am Buddy Harrison † Thursday 8:00 am Word & Sacrament Service Friday 8:00 am Wilma Legé † Saturday 5:00 pm Vernon & Marie Parson † Sunday 8:00 am Alois Brosch † 10:30 am Frank & Stephanie Diehl † & (daughter) JoAnn McNutt † 1:00 pm Parishioners of St. Matthias Deceased † Living (liv) To request Mass Intentions or to provide altar flowers for the weekend, contact the parish office
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR PARISH: Jeremy Franklin, Sherri Herndon, Julie Bass, Cindy Bouse, Josie & Bill Shaffer, Jackie Linquist, Bob Bass, George Scheuchenzuber, Sadie Perez, Richard McReavy, Jerry Barnett, Jacqueline Foster, Charlie O’Hara, Kathy Oujesky, Darlene Perez, Phyllis Mock Calhoun, Delores Kreitz, William Winfrey, Manuel Camacho, Fatima Mendiola, Francisco Herrera, Jackie Miller, Sharon Gayle Mayberry, Brenda James, Chris Memmer, Tyler Spaugh Maddox, James Fayard, Kevin Sifford, Joel Rivera, Chris Arnold, Ricardo Flores, Tommy Mattern, Katherine Palasota, Alicia Payne, Cindy Stroberg, Martha Fey, Dr. Michael, Joann Lusby, Billy Ray Mosley, Irene Valverde, Alicia James Forbes, James Smith, Anne Bradford, Edwina Kaminski, James & Marlene Gondek, Patty Havlin, Richard Nava, Andrea Corolla Phillips, Kimberly Copeland, Carolyn & Bob Foster Names on the prayer list will be removed after 2 months. If you want a name to continue longer, please contact the parish office. If a family member, a neighbor or someone you know from our parish is homebound and is in need of Holy Communion and/or prayer, please notify the office so that arrangements can be made for home or hospital visits.
WORSHIP TRUST IN GOD On this final Sunday of Advent our scriptures focus on the historical birth of Jesus, who is son of David and Son of God, child and king, Jesus and Emmanuel. Isaiah the prophet begs Ahaz to ask for a sign, to allow God to offer him reassurance of the survival of the Davidic dynasty. The king hypocritically refuses to “tempt the LORD” in that way (Isaiah 7:12), but the prophet foretells the birth of a son, an heir to the throne, who will prove the Lord’s enduring protection of God’s chosen lineage on the throne of David. The child will be called Emmanuel. Matthew’s reference to this history in his description of the birth of Jesus highlights the contrast between the faithless refusal of trust shown by Ahaz, and the complete trust in God shown by Mary and Joseph in bringing about the birth of Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1: 57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 Children’s Nativity and Mass in the Church, 3:45 p.m. English Mass in the Parish Hall, 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass in the Church, 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Concert in the Church, 10:40 p.m. English Mass in the Church, 11:00 p.m. Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 Bilingual Mass, 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31 English Mass, 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass, 7:00 p.m. (Holy Day of Obligation) New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1 Bilingual Mass, 10:30 a.m. (Holy Day of Obligation)
Father Chris and the Parish Staff wish all Parishioners and Visitors a Blessed and Joyful Christmas.
WEEKLY COLLECTION The collection totals for December 14/15 will be published in next week’s bulletin.
Our deep gratitude to parishioners and visitors for your support to the ongoing work of Christ at St. Matthias.
OUR NEW CHURCH The Building Committee is now working with the Architect to put the finishing touches on the plans and with the construction company to get
the contract in place. We will also be submitting the building permit application to the City of Magnolia shortly. Assuming all goes well in these areas, we anticipate that Westfall Construction will start work on our site in February or March. They expect the project to take 18-19 months depending on the weather.
While we did meet our financial goals for our campaign, thanks to the generous support of many parishioners, our parish will be taking on a monthly payment of about $ 35,000 for the new church. If you are still making payments on a pledge, please continue to do so until fulfilled. Any additional gifts to our campaign will also be appreciated. If you would like to sponsor an element of our new church, we have an updated list of items that are available in the narthex. The requested donations for items range from $2,500 to $100,000. Please contact the parish office for more information.
Please pray for the continue success of our new church project.
Contact our campaign team through Tom Condon at 281-382-8097 for more information about the campaign or Jerry Strenk at 936-449-6686 with Building Committee questions.
RCIA The Rite of Christin Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the Church’s Ritual Process for calling adults to a conversion of mind and heart and preparing them for a full and active life in the Church as disciples of Jesus culminating with celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The program is held after the 8am Mass. Contact Penny Yost, 281-389-4565, or the parish office.
Monday Morning Bible Study The Monday Morning Bible Study at St. Matthias meets each Monday from 9:30 -11a.m. in the St. Mary Room (13/14). The Word comes to life in an exciting way in the program "The Bible Plain and Simple". Currently we are studying JUDGES. There is no cost to participate. December 16 will be the last session this year until January 6. Join with us then.
ADULT EDUCATION
Today Jesus tells us that the good news can be seen, touched, felt, and heard through the lives of God’s people. We are now charged to take up the ministry
of Jesus, but we can’t just ask people to take our word for it. Our actions must speak for us. Since Christmas is a time of love and gift giving, please share giving to the poor and the hungry. Monthly needed items: spaghetti, rice, coffee, sugar, bar soap, peanut butter, jelly .
Upcoming ACTS Retreats Men’s and Women’s ACTS Retreats are scheduled for 2020 at Circle Lake where you can deepen your relation-ship with Jesus Christ, renew spiritually, gain new meaning to your prayer life, and build lasting friendships. Men’s Retreat: Feb 6-9 Women’s Retreat: July 30 - Aug 2 More information will be available in the coming months as the retreat dates get closer.
Pope Francis’ Intention for December That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. “ I am here, come visit me.”
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Monday: St. John of Kanty; Hanukkah begins Tuesday: Vigil of Christmas Wednesday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Thursday: St. Stephen; Kwanzaa begins; Friday: St. John Saturday: The Holy Innocents
English Baptism Classes
The next English Baptism Classes will be held January 19 and February 2, 2020. If you have a child to baptize, please contact
the parish office by January 6. Parents if you have not attended a class in the last 3 years, you are required to attend these classes.
Sun., Dec. 22
8:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 7:00 pm
Mass, English Choir Practice, English, St John Paul II Rm Mass, English Mass, Spanish Decorate Church Altar Servers Rehearsal Posadas, KCs, Parish Hall
Mon., Dec. 23
8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Word & Sacrament Service Adoration Legion of Mary, St. Mary Rm Boy Scouts, St Philip Neri Rm, St Francis Xavier Rm, St Catherine Laboure Rm Posadas, Parish Hall
Tues., Dec. 24 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:40 pm 11:00 pm
CHRISTMAS EVE Parish Offices Closed Children’s Nativity Play, Church Children’s Mass, Church Mass, English, Parish Hall Mass, Spanish, Church Posadas, Parish Hall Christmas Concert, Church Mass, English, Church
Wed., Dec. 25 10:30 am
CHRISTMAS DAY Parish Offices Closed Mass, Bilingual
Thurs., Dec. 26 8:00 am 8:30 am
Parish Offices Closed Mass Adoration & Confessions
Fri., Dec. 27
8:00 am 8:30 am
Mass Adoration & Confessions
Sat., Dec. 28
3:30 pm 5:00 pm
Confessions Mass, English
Sun., Dec. 29
8:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm
Mass, English Choir Practice, English, St John Paul II Rm Mass, English Mass, Spanish
MEETINGS, ETC.
Events in the Archdiocese Archdiocesan Young Adult Day 2020 “Your Burning Heart is Holy Ground” Come and join hundreds of young adults (single and mar-ried) ages 18-39 years old for a day of fellowship, music, prayer and workshops. Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Presented in English and Spanish at St. Jerome Catholic Church 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77080. Information www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713-741-8778 or email [email protected]
God's Image Radio Program A new Archdiocesan radio program, titled In God’s Image, is designed to focus on the inclusion of persons with disabilities, and their families, in the full life of the Church. Each show is only 15 minutes. Below are the radio stations and air times for In God’s Image followed by links to subscribe to the podcasts! In God's Image radio program, airing Sundays on: KWWJ-AM "Gospel 1360" at 5:30 a.m. KYOK 1140 AM (Conroe) at 6:45 a.m. KIKK 650 AM (CBS affiliate) at 9:00 a.m. KKHT 100.7 FM "The Word" at 2:30 p.m. Podcast links: For Apple devices: http://bit.ly/IGIPodcast-Apple For Android devices: http://bit.ly/IGIPodcast-Android
Lay Minister’s Christmas & New Year Sign-up Sign up sheets for the Christmas and New Years Masses and are in the Minister’s Room. Please sign up as soon as possible if you can assist with a Mass. Parish Offices Closed
The parish offices will be closed December 24, 25, and 26. Fr. Chris will have Mass, Thursday, December 26, at 8:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS A young mother, her eyes shining with fatigue, who is arranging her hair; a father who finds himself alone with his pretty wife and baby, straightening the stable to make himself useful in some way; shepherds who bring cheese and perhaps also some curdled milk; sheep who look at their shepherds while bleating; a donkey who is eyeing his manger changed into a cradle; an adorable swaddled baby whom one calls Savior, Christ and Lord: This is the manifestation of the goodness and the tenderness of God. This is the most fantastic birth in the history of humanity, the one which changed the face of the world! This is how far God humbled and compromised himself with us! This is Emmanuel! —From God’s Word Is Our Joy, Vol. 1 by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright © 1998, World Library Publications. p. 73
LAY MINISTERS - December 28/29 5:00 p.m. Mass Coordinator: C/P Yost Acolytes: P. Amador, R. Yoars, Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon/Inst. Acolyte, D. Rivera, P. Souriall, C. Yost, P. Yost, T. Berger, M. Cytacki, F. Cytacki, B. Jackson Lectors: G. Mock, G. Zanoff Ushers: J. Scott, F. Cytacki Greeters: J. Scott, F. Cytacki Rosary: M.A. Zanoff Parish Guard: M. Jackson, B. Shanley, Volunteer
8:00 a.m. Mass Coordinator: J. Okopinski Acolytes: A. Rodriguez, S. Arroyo, A. Braun Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon/Inst. Acolyte, R. Hancock, P. Hummel, E. Jauma, E. Krueger, S. McClean, J. Okopinski, M. Sullivan, P. Taake Lectors: R. Hancock, P. Hummel Ushers: C. Haude, B. Holland, R. Holub, D. Stockert Greeters: E. Jauma, R. Hancock Rosary: T. Davis Parish Guard: Ri. Arce, Ro. Arce, C. Frenzel 10:30 a.m. Mass Coordinator: R. Tamborello Acolytes: K. Leonard, L. Leonard, Z. Marlborougjh, A. McCown Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon/Inst. Acolyte, S. Leonard, T. Mayhew, C. McCorquodale, I Villanueva, N. Nguyen, J. Strenk, R, Tamborello, S. Tamborello Lectors: L. Denison, M. Galindo Ushers: G. Padron, J. Denison, T. Denison, R. Grauvogl Greeters: S. Leonard, C. McCorquodale Rosary: L. Denison Parish Guard: T. Denison, J. Krueger, C. Lee
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Marlene Grauvogl at 281-356-2000 x 14
E-mail: [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY
Sylvia Perez at 281- 356-2000 x 12 E-mail: [email protected]
Sacraments IMPORTANT - If your child will be receiving any sacrament this year, First Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation, please bring a copy of their Baptism certificate as soon as possible to the RE office. An Information Meeting for First Reconcili-ation and First Communion will be January 16 at 7pm, please mark your calendar. A letter will be mailed out in December. If your address has changed recently, please contact the parish office.
Children’s Liturgy of The Word Children’s Liturgy of the Word resumed a few weeks ago at the 10:30 Mass. We are still in search of more Catechists. We have two very dedicated ladies, how-ever, if we have a team of four, the commitment will be about 20 minutes one time a month. We just need two more. If you would like to be part of this ministry for the children, please contact the RE office.
Tuition We still have tuition that is outstanding. Tuition statements were mailed out a few weeks ago. If at all possible, please pay your outstanding balance at your earliest convenience. Payment plans are available. We are dedicated to provide the best possible religious education at St. Matthias, however, this can only be done with your support. Thank you for your co-operation. Calendar
December 22 - January 4 - Christmas Holidays
May you have the gift of Faith, the blessing of Hope, and the
peace of His Love at Christmas and always.
This retreat is for all High School Youth. 1ST Year & 2nd ` Year Confirmation Candidates must attend! When: SATURDAY, January 18, 2020 Where: St. Matthias Parish Hall Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (No Early Release) Cost: $80.00 a person (Non -Refundable) before January 7, 2020. After January 8, 2020 – (Later Registration becomes $100.00) Cost for NON- Parishioners $110.00. (Non – Refundable) LAST DAY TO REGISTER: SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 - $100.00
ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATED MUST ATTEND THIS RETREAT, IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THEIR CONFIRMA-TION PREPARATION
Texas Rally for Life Texas Rally for Life S.M.T.A.Y. LETS RALLY FOR LIFES.M.T.A.Y. LETS RALLY FOR LIFE
St. Matthias youth are planning to attend Texas Rally for Life in Austin, TX. If any of your parents would like to attend, we now have transportation to and from Austin. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus and the Men’s Club. If you are interested in attending, please register as soon as possible. If any of you attending would like to make poster boards with St. Matthias’s name on the posters, that would be great. Signs will be provided. For more information please contact: Mary Ann Zanoff at [email protected] or Sylvia [email protected] Join thousands of Texans at the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 25, at the Capitol in Austin. Show the media and our elected officials that Texas is PRO-LIFE! The 2020 Texas Rally for Life will commemorate the 47th anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973, which made abortion legal throughout all nine months of pregnancy. In the wake of Roe, legal abortion in our nation has claimed the lives of more than 60 million unborn children and has hurt countless women and men. Cost: $20.00 – (Must turn in your money and registration forms as soon as possible to reserve your spot) We have limited space, first come first to ride, on the bus. Cost Includes: T-Shirt, Transportation Round trip to Austin and back. What to bring: Sack lunch and money for dinner. Snacks & drinks for the bus ride.
"Alive" High School Girls Retreat 2020 February 15, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Home of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, 22730 Lain Road, Spring, TX 77379. Explore your vocations and come fully Alive in Christ - A day for High School Girls! Build friend-ships and community, meet Sisters and other Consecrated Women, meet other High School Girls, and pray together! To register, please use the web link: https://cvent.me/DnPeZ Fee - $20, Scholarships are available. More information, contact us at 713-652-8239 or [email protected]
COMUNIDAD HISPANA Declaración de la Misión Parroquial
“Una comunidad acogedora, comprometida a fomentar un amor más profundo por Jesús, por medio de la Fe, la familia y el servicio a los demás.”
PRÓXIMA CLASES DE BAUTIZO Enero 9 & 10, 2020 (Se asiste a ambas fechas) (Pre Registro es requerido) Si desea bautizar a su hijo (a) en San Matías, los padres
tendrán que tomar las platicas en SAN MATÍAS solamente y no en OTRA PARROQUIAL ¡Favor de llamar a la oficina para registrarse!
PADRES: Si los papás no están casados por la Iglesia se les pide que llamen a la oficina para programar una cita con el Sacerdote antes de que puedan asistir a las clases de bautizo. La cita debe ser mínimo 2 semanas antes de la clase de bautizo y solo entre semana durante horario de oficina de Martes a Viernes antes de las 4:00pm.
PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos practicantes (poder comulgar). Si son casados deben ser casados por la Iglesia Católica o si son solteros deben estar bautizados y confirmados. NOTA: Parejas viviendo en común o casados solo por lo civil sin haber sido bendecidas por el Matrimonio Católico, NO pueden ser padrinos.
¡RECUERDE! Se recomienda que la familia esté registrada en la Parroquia de San Matías.
MINISTROS PARA EL DOMINGO 29 DE DICIEMBRE 2019
Lectores: 1ra. Lectura: Elva Sánchez 2da. Lectura: Olivia Elizondo Ministros: A. Rodríguez 1b, M. Rodríguez 1c, C. Hernández 2b, C. Hernández 2c, R. M. García 3b, E. Merino 3c, A. Guevara 4c, C. Juárez 5c, J. Aguirre 6c Ministro para el Salón Parroquial: Ángel Ramírez, Enrique Rodríguez Monaguillos: L. Guevara, I. Roque, G. Guzmán, V. García Ujieres: G. Alcantar, M. Estrada, M. Sánchez, R. Campos, B. Rodríguez, J. Aguirre, A. Sánchez, R. Campos Ofertorio: Visita de la Virgen Peregrina a la familia: Coordinador de Misa: Juanita Aguirre, Rosy Moreno Rosario: Betty Rodríguez (*empezar a las 12:15pm) Guardias: R. Benítez, D. Benítez, A. Reyna, J. M. Rivas, H. Rodríguez, M. Sánchez, A. Turrubiartes, J. J. Vázquez Intención de Misa de Hoy es para: Sixto Aguirre †
Martes, 24 de Diciembre - Nochebuena 3:45 p.m. - Obra Navideña en la Iglesia (Inglés) 4:00 p.m. - Misa de Niños en la Iglesia (Inglés)
4:00 p.m. - Misa en Inglés en el Salón Parroquial 6:00 p.m. - Misa en Español en la Iglesia** 10:00 p.m. - Villancicos en la Iglesia (Inglés)
11:00 p.m. - Misa en Inglés en la Iglesia ***Inciensos será usado en todas las misas en la Iglesia,
pero no en el salón parroquial*** Miércoles, 25 de Diciembre La Natividad del Señor (Día de Precepto)
Misa Bilingüe a las 10:30 de la mañana
La oficina parroquial estará cerrada el 24, 25 y 26 de diciembre
Martes, 31 de Diciembre - Víspera de Año Nuevo 8:00 a.m. - Misa y Adoración
7:00 p.m. - Misa Bilingüe
Miércoles, 1 de Enero - Solemnidad de Santa María, Madre de Dios 10:30 a.m. - Misa Bilingüe
La oficina parroquial estará cerrada el Miércoles 1 de enero.
CONFIANZA EN DIOS En este último domingo de Adviento las lecturas se enfocan en el nacimiento histórico de Jesús: el hijo de David e Hijo de Dios, niño y rey, Jesús y Emmanuel.
El profeta Isaías le suplica a Ajaz que pida una señal, para permitir a Dios que le asegure la sobrevivencia de la dinastía de David. El rey hipócrita rehúsa “tentar al SEÑOR” de esa manera (Isaías 7:12), pero el profeta predice el nacimiento de un hijo, un heredero al trono, quien probará la duradera protección divina del linaje elegido del trono de David. El niño será llamado Emmanuel.
Mateo se refiere a esta historia en su descripción de los puntos principales del nacimiento de Jesús que contrasta a Ajaz quien rehúsa confiar por falta de fe, y la completa confianza en Dios que María y José demostraron al cooperar con el nacimiento de Jesucristo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
El Padre Chris y el Personal de la Parroquia les desea a nuestros feligreses y visitantes
una Feliz Navidad
Padre Chris Diácono Butch Diácono Rafael Gerente Tomas y Gerente Chasity Marita Mary Ann
Marlene Maggie Sandra Sylvia
Si hay alguna persona o familia que desea apuntarse para llevarse la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina a su hogar por una semana en 2020, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial con Sandra al 281-356-2000 ext. 16.
CAMBIO DE INFORMACIÓN: ¿Tiene usted un cambio de direc-ción de casa o otro número de teléfono de contacto? ¿Hubo una nueva adición en su familia? Favor de llamar a la oficina para actualizar sus datos al 281-356-2000 ext. 16.
VEN, SEÑOR Ven, Señor, a salvarnos, ven a dar libertad. Abre, Señor, nuestros ojos, trae luz a la oscuridad. Eres la luz del mundo que ilumina el caminar. Muéstranos el camino por el desierto hacia la paz. —Pedro Rubalcava, © 1994, World Library Publications
LAS POSADAS - Todos son invitados a las posadas a las 7:00 p.m. en el salón parroquial, juntos en comunidad rezaremos, cantaremos, convivimos y nos preparamos para la Navidad.
Domingo, Dic. 22 Caballeros de Colón Lunes, Dic. 23 Fecha Disponible Martes, Dic. 24 Comunidad
Si alguna persona o familia gustaría patrocinar el lunes 23 de diciembre. Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial con Sandra al 281-356-2000 ext. 16.
Clases de Confirmación para 1º y 2º año 2019/2020 los Domingos 3:00pm a 5:00pm
Nos uniremos el la Iglesia puntualmente a las 3:00pm
Siguiente clase de Confirmación es el 12 de Enero de 2020 Febrero 9, 2020 - Marzo 1, 2020 - Abril 19, 2020 - Mayo 17, 2020
Se requiere una copia de la fe de bautizo del candidato(a). Por favor traiga una copia a la oficina de la doctrina con Ms. Sylvia.
Texas Rally por Vida
Los jóvenes de San Matías planean asistir al Rally de Texas por la vida en Austin, TX el sábado, 25 de enero de 2020 en el Capitolio de Austin. Si alguno de sus padres quisiera asistir, ahora témenos trans-porte desde la Iglesia San Matías a Austin. ¡Solo témenos espacio limitado! Si esta interesado en asistir, regístrese lo antes posible. Si alguno de ustedes quisiera hacer letrero, seria genial. Se proporciona-ran carteles. Para obtener más información, favor comuníquese con: Maryann [email protected] o Sylvia [email protected]
Costo: $20.00 – (Debe entregar su dinero y formularios de registración lo antes posible para reservar su lugar.) Tenemos espacio limitado, por orden de llegada. Incluye: Camiseta, Transporte de ida y Vuelta a Austin y de regreso. Que traer: almuerzo y dinero para cenar, aperitivos y refrescos para el viaje en autobús.
Sacramentos IMPORTANTE - Si su hijo se esta preparando este año para el sacramento de la primera reconciliación, primera comunión o confirmación, traiga una copia de su certificado de bautismo lo antes posible a la oficina de educación religiosa. Por favor marque su calendario para una reunión informativa para la primera reconciliación y la primera comunión programada el 16 de enero a las 7 p.m.. En diciembre se enviará una carta. Si su dirección ha cambiado recientemente, llame a la oficina parro-quial.
Oficina de Educación Religiosa Marlene Grauvogl al 281-356-2000 ext. 14
Correo Electrónico: [email protected]
Oficina de Ministerio Juvenil Sylvia Perez al 281-356-2000 ext. 12
Correo Electrónico: [email protected]
Retiro para Candidatos de Confirmación y estudiantes en High School A Su Imagen (Identidad, Bautismo) - Recuerda quien eres. ¿Quien eres tu? ¿Un jugador de futbol? ¿Bailarina? ¿el chico gracioso? ¿la linda chica? Hay una identidad que no tienes que ganar y que no puedes quitar. Este tema explora nuestra inclinación a identificarnos por lo que hacemos en lugar de quienes somos como hijos e hijas de Dios.
(Este retiro es para todos los estudiantes de la prepa y para los candida-tos de 1º y 2º año de Confirmación!)
Cuando: Sábado, 18 de enero 2020
Donde: En el salón parroquial de San Matías
Horario: 9:00AM – 6:00PM (NO habrá salida temprana)
Costo: $80.00 por persona antes de 7 de enero 2020 (no-reembolsable)
Después del 8 de enero 2020 – (la inscripción aumentara a $100.00)
Costo por los que no son feligreses de San Matías es $110.00. (no – reembolsable)
Último día para registrarse: Domingo, 12 de enero de 2020 - $100.00 Todos los candidatos de confirmación deben asistir a este retiro, para completar su preparación de Confirmación.
Que tengas el don de la fe, la bendición de la esperanza y la paz de su amor, en Navidad y siempre.
El Comité de Construcción está trabajando con el Arquitecto para dar los toques finales a los planos y con la empresa constructora para lograr el contrato. También presentaremos la solicitud de permiso de construcción a la Ciudad de Magnolia. Asumiendo que todo vaya bien en estas áreas, anticipamos que Westfall Construction comenzará a trabajar en nuestro sitio en febrero o marzo. Esperan que el proyec-to demore entre 18 y 19 meses, dependiendo del tiempo.
A pesar de que cumplimos con nuestras metas financieras para nuestra campaña gracias al generoso apoyo de muchos feligreses, nuestra parroquia tendrá un pago mensual de aproximadamente de $35,000 para la nueva iglesia. Si todavía está haciendo pagos en una promesa, continúe haciéndolo hasta que se cumpla. Cualquier regalo adicional a nuestra campaña también será apreciado. Si desea patrocinar un elemento de nuestra nueva iglesia, tenemos una lista actualizada de artículos que están disponibles en el nártex. Las donaciones solicita-das para artículos varían de $2,500 a $100,000. Por favor contacte la oficina parroquial para más información. Oremos por el continuo éxito de nuestro nuevo proyecto de iglesia.
Póngase en contacto con nuestro equipo de campaña a través de Tom Condon al 281-382-8097 para obtener más información sobre la campaña o Jerry Strenk al 936-449-6686 con preguntas del Comité de Construcción.
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Los requisitos para tener una Misa de Quince años es lo siguiente. Papás e hija tienen que asistir a una orientación donde se les explicara todo lo que necesitan saber y al igual explicarles las 3 sesiones de preparación que tanto
la candidata y sus padres deben asistir y completar. La candidata también debe asistir a un retiro. La orientación se llevara a cabo en marzo de 2020. Es muy importante que la familia estén regis-trados en nuestra parroquia y que la candidata esté registrada en la doctrina. Para ser elegible para tomar las clases, la candidata tiene que tener 14 años o estar a punto de cumplirlos. Se les pide que por favor llamen a la oficina con Sandra al 281-356-2000 ext. 16 para más información importante.
