Sacraments Reconciliation: Tues.—Fri. 8:30 - 9:30a Saturdays 3:30 – 4:30p 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

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 & 10:30am Spanish 1:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon - Thurs - 8:30 am - 9:30 am Friday - 8:30 am - noon

Arts & Environment Deborah Okopinski 832-588-0732 Catholic Daughters Yolanda Garcia 281-356-3631 Communications/Website Mary Ann Zanoff 281-259-3763 Friends of St. Francis Kim Herben 281-259-4773 Goldenrods Anna Stepanek 281-723-1533 Grupo de Oración Jobo Aguirre 832-326-5764 Guadalupanos Mónica Velázquez 832-381-6547 Hospitality Maria Cuellar 281-252-3661 Knights of Columbus Steven Bureau 832-517-2404 Legion of Mary Ignacio Villanueva 832-671-0421 Men's Club Bobby Holub 281-543-8672 Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Gerardo & Anabel Garza 832-366-3106 RCIA Catherine Smith 281-259-8840 Respect Life Danica R. Vassigh 832-515-8463 St. Vincent de Paul Steve Dinnell 281-259-7300 Stewardship Committee Kathleen Oates 281-356-6294 Ushers / Greeters Tom Mayhew 281-259-5577

Parish Staff

Pastor Fr. Christopher Nguyen Deacon Sidney “Butch” Prewitt Deacon Rafael Millet Parish Manager Tom Mayhew Parish DRE Marlene Grauvogl Dir. Youth Ministry Sylvia Perez Music Director Peter Ramirez Bookkeeper Marita Karger Parish Secretary Mary Ann Ford Assistant Secretary Sandra Medrano Pastoral Council pastoralcouncil@st-matthias.net Marcy Herbeck Gus Rodriguez Brenda Hoppe Jim Scott Raul Martinez Kathy White Jim Yates

Finance Council Glynn Trahan 713-292-7571 Acolytes Patrick Hedderman 281-259-2214

www.st-matthias.net Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00a – 5:00p

(Parish offices closed Nov. 26 & 27)

302 South Magnolia Blvd. Magnolia, Texas 77355-8535

Office: 281-356-2000 Fax: 281-789-4243

St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church “Welcoming community, committed to fostering a deeper love of Jesus through faith, family, and service to others.” Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston Established 1978 November 29, 2015 First Sunday in Advent

To you, Oh Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

November 30—December 6 Monday 8:00 am Word & Sacrament Service Tuesday 8:00 am Sonia Fontenot + Wednesday 8:00 am Michael Krider + 7:45 pm In Thanksgiving to St. Jude by M.A. Galindo Thursday 8:00 am Sylvia Perez (Liv) 10:30 am Grete & Franz Hermann + Friday 8:00 am Joan Hedderman + Saturday 5:00 pm Luis Spaugh + Sunday 8:00 am Frank Diehl + 10:30 am Parishioners of St. Matthias 1:00 pm Agustina Resendis + 2:30 pm Carlos Valverde + Deceased + Living (liv) Please contact the parish office to request a Mass Intention. Also, if you would like to furnish flowers for the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please contact the parish office.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR PARISH: Fred Andreatta, Luz Sutton, Edwina Kaminski, Cindy Stroberg, Barbara Schempf, Joan Hardee, Mike Bahm, Bridgette Gober, McKenzie Fluet, Mark Woodard, Nathan Woodard, Mary Roberts, Barbara Moore, Cindie Leathy, Charles Weathers, Mary Ann Gay, Dorothy Pavlock, Tom Pierett, Andrea Corolla Phillips, Jim Jacobs, Mary Cipolla, Hedwig Mosley, Maggie Mosley, Kimberly Copeland, Buddy Harrison, Mary Sacchieri, Lina & Roger Dehoyas, Norah Ortega, Marlene Gondek, Frank D. Krider, Jr., Greg Stepanek, Dottie Derden, Marie Parson, George & Vivian Nolan, 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. You may also call for assistance in leading rosaries for your deceased loved ones 's funeral.

WORSHIP THE COMING KINGDOM

Jeremiah could see it coming—the kingship of Jesus and the restoration of Jerusalem. But was anybody listening? Is anybody listening now? It must have been tough being a prophet, but Jeremiah was persistent in his message because he knew that it needed to be heard.

Also persistent in his message is Paul as he encour-ages the Thessalonians—and all of us—to live in accor-dance with the kingship that Jeremiah foretold. He encourages us to conduct ourselves in ways of holiness so that we may be well prepared for the king’s coming. Finally, Jesus himself tells us to be ever diligent so that we may gain favor before our God and King.

Jeremiah could see the kingship of Jesus coming. As we begin the season of Advent, Paul and Jesus tell us not only how to prepare for the Kingdom, but how to live it day to day.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 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 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. I am here, come visit Me

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING Friday, December 4, 8:00 a.m. Mass

If you would like to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, please sit in the front pews of the Church so Father Chris will know you would like to receive the sacrament. If you know of any family members or friends who might like to receive this sacra-ment, please invite them to come to Mass.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Monday: St. Andrew Tuesday: World AIDS Day Thursday: St. Francis Xavier Friday: St. John of Damascus; First Friday Saturday: First Saturday

THE THREE COMINGS OF ADVENT There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know, His coming to humankind, His com-ing into humankind, and His coming against human-kind. —St. Bernard: Third Sermon for Advent

WEEKLY COLLECTION The collection totals for November 29 will be in the December 6th bulletin.

Second collection next week - St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag To receive a statement for 2015 showing your contributions to St. Matthias, please use your Offertory envelopes or write your envelope number/parish ID number on your check. Envelopes can be requested through the parish office. Our deep gratitude to parishioners and guests for their support to the ongoing work of Christ at St. Matthias.

As we begin Advent we are called to "wait" in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Wherever you live in our parish, there are poor families within walking

distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are in effect ringing your doorbell.

Monthly needed items...canned sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing in a box, sugar, flour

ALTAR SERVERS The last date for Altar Server training December 19, 10am.

The training session is primarily optional, BUT… all servers are required to attend at least one of the sessions. If you have already attended a session, servers are wel-come to attend extra sessions if they feel they could bene-fit from some extra practice. For more information contact Pat Hedderman, 281-259-2214.

PASTORAL COUNCIL POSITIONS AVAILABLE Two positions opening up on the Pastoral Council for 3 year terms beginning in January 2016. The role of the Pastoral Council is to assist Fr. Chris in decisions impacting our parish. Pastoral Council members represent all parishioners and serve as their voice in discussions within the council. Members are registered parishioners, 18 years of age or older, and are prac-ticing Catholics who are in good standing with the Church. If you are interested in discerning to become a member of the Pastoral Council, or to nominate someone else, please fill out a Pastoral Council Nominee Form available in the Narthex or at the parish office. Completed forms may be deposited in the “Pastoral Council Nominations“ drop box located in the Narthex, turned in at the Parish Office, or scanned and e-mailed to pastoralcouncil@st-matthias.net. DEADLINE to submit nominations is Friday, December 18, 2015.

If you have questions, please send a note and your phone number to pastoralcouncil@st-matthias.net and a council mem-ber will give you a call.

All parishioners are welcome to attend Discernment Day on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 9:00am to about 11:00am.

THE TRAVELING CRUCIFIX FOR VOCATIONS Please be sure and sign-up in the Narthex for your family's opportunity to share in this St. Matthias community project. Let's all support an increase in vocations to religious life through our prayers.

Prayer Intention Book A Book for Prayer Intentions is located in the corner of the Narthex. You are invited to write the names on anyone you know that is need of prayer. This can be an intention for the healing of someone who is sick, for someone looking for a job, those struggling with their marriage, or for any other problem they may be facing. The book will be there all year round and the those entered will be remembered in our Masses.

PARKING SAFETY REMINDERS When our parking lots are crowded, it can be tempting to park in places that are not marked as parking spots. This creates safety risks where an accident can occur or someone could get hurt (especially children). To help keep parishioners safe, please always park in a marked spot (including use of the back lot). When all spots are taken, orderly parking on the grass around the back lots and the soccer field is a good alternative. Please DO NOT park on either side of the driveway that runs from the St. Vincent de Paul building to the exit at FM 1774. When we have cars parked on both sides of this drive, it only allows for 1 lane of traffic. It also creates potential for someone to step out between parked cars into oncoming traffic. Cars parked near the FM1774 exit block the exit lanes and exiting drivers cannot see oncoming traffic clearly. Also, please do not enter off of FM1774 using the exit drive. This can also increase the potential of an accident. Thanks for your understanding and help in keeping every-one safe in our lots.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER That all who suffer loneliness may experience the closeness of God and the support of others”.

His intention for evangelization is: “That young seminarians and religious may have wise and well-formed mentors”.

PATRIOTIC ROSARY Thursday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. in the Church Come join your fellow parishioners to pray the Patriotic Rosary for our country. Bring

your family, your friends, and your rosary.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Parishioners are invited to join with the Hispanic community to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 12. 5:00 a.m. – Mañanitas and Matachines dance in

the Church, followed with breakfast in the parish hall. 5:00 p.m. – Matachines dance at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Prayer Garden 6:00 p.m. – Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe 6:40 p.m. – Procession from the Prayer Garden to the Church 7:00 p.m. – Mass, Spanish

After Mass we will continue our celebration with dinner and Matachines dancing in the parish hall.

Sun., Nov. 29 All Masses 8:00 am 8:00 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 2:15 pm

KCs taking orders for BBQ briskets No Elementary CCE Mass, English, KCs & CDA Corporate Commun-ion Sunday RCIA, St Mary Rm (13/14) Mass Reflection on the Liturgy, St Mary Rm (13/14) Mary Apparitions Rehearsal, Pavilion Mass, Spanish English Class, St Mary Rm (13/14)

Mon., Nov. 30 8:00 am 8:30 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Word & Sacrament Service Adoration Boy Scouts, St Francis Xavier Rm (5), St Cath-erine Laboure Rm (7), St Philip Neri Rm (11) Spanish Prayer Group, Parish Hall, St Therese of Lisieux Rm (8) English Class, St Mary Rm (13/14)

Tues., Dec. 1 8:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Mass Adoration & Confessions Legion of Mary, St Mary Rm (13/14) English Prayer Group, St. Mary Rm (13/14) Spanish Prayer Group Leaders Meeting, St Fran-cis of Assisi Rm (6) St Therese of Lisieux Rm(8) Family Movement Prep. Class #6, St Josemarie Escriva Rm (2) RCIA, St Philip Neri Rm (11), Basic Faith Formation, Parish Hall, St. Mary Rm (13/14)

Wed., Dec. 2 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:30 am 4:40 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:45 pm

Mass Adoration & Confessions Total Consecration, English, St Mary Rm (13/14) Minions, St. Mary Rm. (13/14) TEEN Meal, Parish Hall TEEN TEEN Mass

Thurs., Dec. 3 8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Mass Adoration & Confessions Goldenrods Mass, Christmas Party, Parish hall Guadalupanos Rosary, Church Patriotic Rosary, Church English Class, St Mary Rm (13/14) Bazaar Meeting, St Philip Neri Rm. (11) Matachines Practice, Pavilion

Fri., Dec. 4 8:00 am 8:30 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Mass, Sacrament of Anointing Adoration & Confession Quinceanera, Church Hispanic Prayer Group, Parish hall, St Thomas Aquinas Rm (10) Guadalupanos Meeting, St Mary Rm. (13/14 Guadalupanos Novena, Church

Sat., Dec. 5 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm

English Baptisms, Church Recognition Mass, Church Reception, Parish hall KCs Christmas Party, Parish hall Confessions Mass, English KCs taking orders for BBQ briskets Crafters for Christ Fundraiser Guadalupanos Novena, Church

Sun., Dec. 6 All Masses All Masses 8:00 am 8:00 am 9:05 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 11:35 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:15 pm 2:30 pm

KCs taking orders for BBQ briskets Crafters for Christ Fundraiser Mass RCIA, St Mary Rm (13/14) Elementary CCE Mass Reflection on the Liturgy, St Mary Rm (13/14) Mary Apparitions Rehearsal, Pavilion Elementary CCE Guadalupanos Novena, Church Mass, Spanish English Class, St Jerome Rm (17) Youth/Family Mass, followed by Confirmation Classes, Parish Hall, St Mary Rm (13/14), St Philip Neri Rm (11)

MEETINGS, ETC.

LAY MINISTERS - December 5/6 5:00 p.m. Mass Coordinator: J. Rayne Acolytes: M. Zanoff, S. Zanoff, S. Skweres Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon/Inst. Acolyte, M. Olszweski, A. McHugh, B. James, C. Yoast, K. Lieber, L. Derden Lectors: P. Yost, C. Yost Ushers: L. Herzog, J. Yoars Greeters: J. Scott, Volunteer Rosary: A. McHugh

8:00 a.m. Mass Coordinator: M. Sullivan Acolytes: C. Brown, K. Brown, N. Brown Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon/Inst. Acolyte, A. Meyers, P. Taake, S. Sorrells, C. Cardenas, L. Cardenas, P. Hummel, M. Sullivan, J. Okopinski Lectors: E. Jauma, R. Jauma Ushers: D. Smith, EJ Smith, B. Holland, R. Holub Greeters: D. Smith, EJ Smith Rosary: S. Smith

10:30 a.m. Mass Coordinator: R. Grauvogl Acolytes: J. McCaleb, P. McCaleb, W. Polombo Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon/ Inst. Acolyte, D. Trahan, I. Villanueva, S. Broerman, M. Lloyd, M. Atkinson, C. McCorquodale, R Grauvogl Lectors: K. Koslan, G. Trahan Ushers: R. Grauvogl, R. McCorquodale, J. Oates, G. McDaniels Greeters: C. McCorquodale, G. McDaniels Rosary: K. Oates

2016 Bazaar News Hard to believe but the 2016 bazaar only 5 months away. Please block Sunday, May 1, on your calen-

dars so you won't miss this fun parish event. Our first bazaar committee meeting will be Thursday, Dec 3, at 7pm in the St. Philip room (9/11). We have a num-ber of open positions where we need more help on the planning committee. It's a great way to get involved in the parish, have some fun, and meet a lot of good people. If you are interested, please contact the parish office at 281-356-2000 or just come to the meeting on Dec 3. During the Christmas season, it's a great time to take advantage of sales to buy items to donate to the bazaar auction for next year. When you are out shopping, please consider pick-ing up sports themed items or other good deals to donate for the next years auction. Some ideas: - All Things Texans, Rockets, Astros (and maybe even Cowboys) - Baskets of local college items - Electronics, Toys, Movies, Yard equipment, bikes, etc. The donated items should be delivered to the parish office. If you drop your item(s) off before the end of the year, we'll send you a donation letter for use on your taxes this year. If you have any questions, call Debbie Stachowiak at 281-356-3615. Thanks for your Support!!!!

Order Your Holiday Briskets prepared by your Knights of Columbus Council Only pre-sale briskets will be guaranteed. Pick up an order form from the narthex or go to:

www.geiman.com/kcbrisket and download the form. Order form must be received no later than Sunday, December 6. Briskets will be ready for pickup after all Masses on Sunday, December 13. All proceeds from our Holiday Brisket Sale sup-port the charities we sponsor, including our scholarship fund.

GOLDENROD’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Thursday, December 3, 10:30am All senior parishioners of the parish are invited to join with the Goldenrods for Mass followed by their

Christmas party in the parish hall. The meal will be catered. For more information, contact Anna at 281-723-1533

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Marlene Grauvogl at 281-356-2000 x 14

E-mail: mgrauvogl@st-matthias.net

FORMATION

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS Classes will resume Wednesday, Dec 2, and Sunday, Dec 6. FAITH FORMATION TIMES Elementary Faith Formation meet on Sundays… Session 1 – 9:05 – 10:20 a.m. Session 2 – 11:35-12:50 p.m. Wednesday T.E.E.N. 6:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. REMINDERS FOR WEDNESDAY 6-6:30 - Food and fellowship. This is an important and necessary time of the night. The stu- dents have time to break bread together and socialize. 6:30-7:05 – PROCLAIM – This is the main teaching of the night. It is important that they are present for that. 7:10-7:35 – Small group discussion – opportunity for discussions with teens. 7:45–8:45 – Mass – Parents are encouraged to join their students for Mass. CCE is NOT over until 8:45. If there is a problem with your student staying for Mass, please call the RE office.

ATTENDANCE - The students can pick their nametags up in the hallway outside the parish hall. At 6:30 the nametags and sign in sheets will be picked up and they can check in at the parish hall doorway with the adult standing there.

LOOKING FOR CHILDREN Are you planning to come to the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass? If so, would you like your child to be part of the annual Nativity play? We are in need of participants, parts are assigned on a first come, first serve ba-

sis. The rehearsal date and time will be announced at a later date. You will need to come to rehearsal in order to partici-pate in the Nativity Play on Christmas Eve.

Please stop by the RE office or call to be part of the play. Also adults are needed to help children get dressed, help at practice, make costumes, etc. FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES There are still First Communion pictures that have not yet been picked up. If your child made communion this past spring, please drop by the RE office to pick up your pictures.

2015 CONFIRMATION PICTURES Confirmation pictures are ready for you to pick up. Please come by the RE office for your pictures.

NEXT CONFIRMATION CLASSES NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015 FROM 2:30-5:00 PM Please remember we will have Mass then class. You must attend Mass this is a part of your class. Candidates, Parents, and Sponsors must attend. Please don’t forget to bring your baptis-mal certificates and parent, sponsor forms as well.

Light into the world is The Advent Wreath, a vener-able European tradition, can be a way to involve even very little children in learning about Christian preparation - not only for celebrating Our Lord's birth, but to make our hearts truly ready to receive

Him. The wreath's symbolism of the advent (coming) of clear. The grad-ual lighting of the four candles, one on each Sunday of the Advent season, combined with the liturgical colors of the candles (purple is the penitential color used during Advent and Lent; rose is a liturgical color used only on Gaudete Sunday in Advent and Laetare Sunday in Lent) help to symbolize not only our expectation and hope in Our Savior's first coming into the world, but also in his Second Coming as Judge at the end of the world.

OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY Sylvia Perez at 281- 356-2000 x 12 E-mail: sperez@st-matthias.net

MINIONS-4-CHRIST Minions-4-Christ, St. Matthias’ youngest youth group, has begun again!! Our meetings for the Year 2015 are as follows: Dec. 2, and Dec. 16. All meetings are from 4:40 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

All new members from 1st through 6th grade are welcome. For more information, please contact Denise McCaleb, 512-228-4736.

MONTHLY FAMILY MASS SUNDAYS @ 2:30 P.M. All Parishioners Are Welcome! Family Youth Mass will be held once a month, every second Sunday of the month. Candidates, Parents, Guardians, and Sponsors are required to attend Mass, then Confirmation Class as part of their Confirmation Forma-tion. The Family Youth Masses 2015-2016 December 06, 2015 January10, 2016 February 14, 2016 March 6, 2016 April 10, 2016 May 15, 2016

WORD OF LIFE “Within the family each member is accepted, respected and honored precisely because he or she is a person; and if any family member is in greater need, the care which he or she receives is all the more intense and attentive." — Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, no. 92 © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. (http://goo.gl/jsTMI8)

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT Fr. Frank Jones Council 11866 All Catholic students in grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, are invited to participate in the 2015 Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest.

Students are encouraged to write a 500 to 750 word essay on the theme of “The Importance of Religious Freedom. See par-ish bulletin board(s) for more information. For entry forms contact: Joe Okopinski @ 281-356-2628. Entry forms will also be available in the RE Office. Essays are due by today Sunday, November 29, 2015.

COMUNIDAD HISPANA COMUNIDAD HISPANA Declaración de la Misión Parroquial

“Una comunidad acogedora, comprometida a fomentar un amor más profundo por Jesús, por medio de la Fé, la familia y el servicio a los demás.”

LA VENIDA DEL REINO

Jeremías lo veía venir –el reinado de Jesús y la restauración de Jerusalén. Pero, ¿había alguien que le escuchara? ¿Alguien escucha ahora? Ser profeta tenía que haber sido muy difícil, pero Jeremías era persistente en su mensaje, porque sabía lo necesario que era escucharlo. Persistente en su mensaje también es Pablo, animando a los tesalonicenses –y a todos nosotros– a vivir de acuerdo al reino que Jeremías anunció. Nos motiva a comportarnos en el camino de santidad para que estemos bien preparados para la llegada del rey. Finalmente, Jesús mismo nos dice que estemos siempre atentos para lograr el agrado de nuestro Dios y Rey. Jeremías podía ver que se acercaba el reinado de Jesús. Al comenzar el tiempo de Adviento, Pablo y Jesús nos enseñan no sólo cómo prepararnos para el Reino, sino cómo vivirlo día a día. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MINISTROS PARA EL DOMINGO 06 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2015

Lectores: 1ra. Lectura: Aurora Guevara 2da. Lectura: Isabel Ramírez Ministros: Á. Ramírez 1b, M. Torres 1c, J. Sayón 2b, A. Sayón 2c, A. Rodríguez 3b, M. Rodríguez 3c, G. Espino 4c, A. Navarro 5c, M. Guevara 6c Monaguillos: G. García, Á. García, V.Grimaldo, I. Oviedo Ujieres: A. Avalos, C. Vargas, J. Adame, R. Benítez Ofertorio: Amado y Angélica Alvarado Hospitalidad: Leticia Silva y Isidro Vargas Visita de la Virgen Peregrina a la familia: Amado y Angélica Alvarado Coordinador de la Misa: Carlos Hernández Intención de la Misa de Hoy: Janet Miranda +

Recordatorio - Seguridad en el Estacionamiento Cuando nuestros estacionamientos están llenos, puede ser tentador de estacionarnos en lugares que no están marcados como lugar de estacionamiento. Esto puede crear riesgos de seguridad, donde podría ocurrir un accidente o alguien podría salir lastimado (especialmente los niños). Para ayudar a mantener los feligreses seguro, favor siempre estaciónese en un lugar donde este marcado (incluyendo el estacionamiento de atrás). Cuando todos los estacionamientos están lleno, en orden estaciónese en el pasto, y en el campo de soccer es una buena alternativa. Por favor NO se estacionen en ambos lados de la calle que viene desde el edificio de San Vicente de Paul a la salida a FM 1774. Cuando los coches se estacionan a ambos lados de la salida, esto sólo permi-te un carril de tráfico. También crea posibilidad a que alguien dar un paso entre los coches estacionados en el tráfico que viene. Los auto-móviles estacionados cerca de la salida de FM 1774 bloquean los carriles de salida y los conductores que salen no pueden ver claramente el tráfico en sentido contrario. Gracias por su comprensión y ayuda en mantener la seguridad de todos en nuestros estacionamientos.

Intenciones de Oración del Papa para el mes de Noviembre de 2015 La intención general del Apostolado: “Para que nos abramos al encuentro personal y al diálogo con todos, tambien con quienes piensan distinto de nosotros''. Su intención evangelizadora es: ''Para que los pastores de la Iglesia, con profundo amor por su rebaño, acompañen su camino y animen su esperanza ''.

Servicio de Penitencia de Adviento Miércoles, 9 de Diciembre

Puntualmente a las 7pm Varios sacerdotes estarán disponible para asistir

al Padre Chris con nuestro servicio de Penitencia de Adviento.

Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María

Martes, 8 de Diciembre de 2015

Misas 8:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (Inglés)

8:00 p.m. (Español) **Día de Precepto**

Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Sábado, 12 de Diciembre de 2015 Estamos a 2 semana para la gran celebración de nuestra Reina de México y Patrona de las Américas. El grupo Guadalupano invita a toda la comunidad parroquial de San Matías a participar de esta gran celebración en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

5:00am - 7:00am – Mañanitas y Danza de Matachines (desayuno en el Salón Parroquial)

5:00pm – Danza de Matachines en el Jardín de Oración de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 6:00pm – Apariciones de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en el Jardín de Oración

6:40pm – Procesión del Jardín de Oración a la Iglesia

7:00pm – Misa en Honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Después de Misa, continuaremos nuestra celebración con cena y danza de matachines en el salón parroquial

***El grupo Guadalupano estará rezando el Novenario en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe empezando el día 3 de diciembre hasta el 11 de diciembre a las 6:00 pm - - todos están invitados a que los acompañen – Los días 4, 7 y 11 empezara a las 7:00 pm. *** El domingo 6 de diciembre se rezara a las 12 del mediodía antes de la misa de la 1pm. ¡Los esperamos!

Las fotos de Confirmación están aquí, usted puede pasar a recogerlas en la oficina del ministerio de jóvenes. Comuniquese con Ms. Sylvia o Mrs. Malene al 281-356-2000.

Primer Domingo de Adviento La Corona de Adviento, un venerable tradición europea, puede ser una manera de involucrar aún muy pequeños los niños en el aprendizaje acerca de la preparación cristiana - no sólo para celebrar el

nacimiento de Nuestro Señor, pero para hacer que nuestros cora-zones verdaderamente este listo para recibirlo.

El simbolismo de la corona de Adviento (venida) la Luz en el mundo es claro. La iluminación gradual de las cuatro velas, una en cada do-mingo de la temporada de Adviento, combinado con los colores litúr-gicos de las velas (morado es el color penitencial usado durante el Adviento y la Cuaresma; rosa es un color litúrgico usado sólo en Gaudete domingo de Adviento y Laetare domingo de Cuaresma) ayuda para simbolizar no sólo nuestra expectativa y la esperanza en la primera venida de nuestro Salvador en el mundo, sino también en su segunda venida como Juez en el fin del mundo.

Oficina de Educación Religiosa Marlene Grauvogl al 281-356-2000 ext. 14

Correo Electrónico: mgrauvogl@st-matthias.net

Oficina de Ministerio Juvenil Sylvia Perez al 281-356-2000 ext. 12

Correo Electrónico: sperez@st-matthias.net

¡NUEVO – ESTE OTOÑO!

Misa Familiar - Domingos a las 2:30pm ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Misa Familiar de Jóvenes se lleva a cabo una vez al mes. Nuestra próxima clase de confirmación será el 6 de diciembre, a las 2:30pm. Los candidatos, padres, o guardian, y padrinos deben asistir a Misa, y después a Clase de Formación de Confirmación. La Misa es parte de la preparación de Confirma-ción. Misa Familiar de Jóvenes 2015-2016 Diciembre 06, 2015 Marzo 6, 2016 Enero 10, 2016 Abril 10, 2016 Febrero 14, 2016 Mayo 15, 2016 Por favor no olvide de traer el acta de bautizo del candidato y padres, también no olviden de entregar el formulario de patrocinador.

HORARIO DE FORMACIÓN DE FE

EN BUSCA DE NIÑOS ¿Esta pensando en venir a la misa de Noche Buena a las 4pm? Si es así, ¿le gustaría que su hijo/a sea parte de la obra Nativideña? Estamos en necesidad de participantes, partes son asignan por orden de

llegada, . La fecha y el horario del ensayo se anunciara más adelante. Usted tendrá que venir a los ensayos con el fin de participar en la obra Nativideña en la víspera de Navidad.

Por favor pase por la oficina de educación religiosa o llame para ser parte del desfile (obra). También, necesitamos adultos para ayudar a los niños vestirse, ayudar en el ensayo, hacer disfraces, etc.

FOTOS DE PRIMERA COMUNIÓN

Todavia tenemos varios fotografías de la primera comunión que no han sido recogidos. Por favor pase por la oficina de educación re-ligiosa para recogerlos.

Noticias del Bazar 2016 Ya es hora de empezar a planificar el bazar para el 2016, que se celebrará el Domingo, 01 de mayo (alrededor de 6

meses). Nuestra primera junta del comité de bazar será Jueves, 03 de diciembre, a las 7pm en el salón San Felipe (rm 9/11). Siempre estamos buscando nuevos miembros para el comité y que tenemos un número de posiciones abiertas en las que necesitamos ayuda. Por favor recuerde la homilía del Diácono Rafael el 8 de noviembre acerca de cómo todos hemos sido bendecidos con dones de Dios y que, a veces, se necesita involucrarse para entender mejor lo que los talentos que tenemos. Unirse a nuestro maravillos comité de bazar es una gran manera de involucrarse en la parro-quia y conocer a mucha gente buena. Si usted está interesado, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial al 281-356-2000 o simple-mente venga a la reunión el 03 de diciembre. Durante la temporada Navideña, es un buen momento para tomar ventaja de las ventas para comprar artículos para donar a la subasta del bazar para el próximo año. Cuando usted está de compras, por favor, considere pasar por algunos artículos de deportes u otras buenas ofertas. Algunas ideas: - Todas las cosas de Texans, Rockets, Astros (y tal vez incluso Cowbosy) - Canastas de artículos universitairios locales - Electronicos, Juguetes, Películas, equipamiento para yardas, bicicletas, etc.

Los artículos donados deben ser entregados a la oficina parroquial. Si usted deja su/s artículo/s antes de final de año, le enviaremos una carta de donación para su uso en sus impuestos este año. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Debbie Stachowiak al 281-356-3615.

Boletín de Mayordomía - Reflexion 1er domingo de Adviento: 29 de noviembre

Para que reforcemos nuestra relación con Jesús por medio del sacra-mento de la Reconciliación. "Cuando comiencen a suceder estas cosas, cobren ánimo y levanten la cabeza, porque se acerca su redención." (Lucas 21:28)

Celebramos el Adviento cada año en preparación para el nacimiento de Jesús, Su primera llegada, mientras esperamos por su segunda llegada. En este tiempo de Adviento, use el sacramento de la Recon-ciliación para fortalecer su relación con Jesús. Nunca es tarde.

Formación de Fe - Primaria se reúnen los domingos (PreK - 5º grado) Sesión 1 – 9:05 – 10:20 am en Inglés Sesión 2 – 11:35 – 12:50pm en Español

Formación de Fe los Miercoles (T.E.E.N) 6:30pm-8:45pm. (6º - 12º) Alimentos será servido de 6:00pm a 6:30pm. Se anima a los estudi-antes a unirse a sus compañeros en el salón parroquial para compañer-ismo. Terminariamos cada noche con misa. Los padres son bienveni-dos y se les anima a unirse a su estudiante para la Misa.