The aptism of the Lord January 12, 2020

~ A ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON ~

January 12, 2020 The Baptism of the Lord

~ A ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON ~

Fr. David Garnier — Pastor

Dcn. Humberto Carrasco

Office Hours

Tues-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3006 Kashmere St.

Houston, Texas 77026

(713) 673-5600

www.OurLadyHouston.org

Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00 P.M. - Bilingual/English

Sunday Masses

8:00 A.M. - Spanish

10:30 A.M. - English

Weekday Masses

Tues/Thurs 9:00 A.M. - English

Wed/Fri 9:00 A.M. - Spanish

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PRAY for the faithful departed of our community. OREMOS por los difuntos de nuestra comunidad. PRAY also for the sick of the

community / OREMOS también por los enfermos: Frances Alaniz, Roy Rodriguez, Pedro Torres, Raul & Angelica Herrera, Familia Garcia, Artemio Sanchez, Fred Chevalier, Tomas Aguirre, Jose M. Guzman, Mary Briones, Ramon Lopez, Eduardo Cruz, Raul Garcia, Geronima Diaz, Luisa Santibañez, Adriana Cruz, Erlene & Antonio Gonzales Sr., Robert & Inocencia Neyra, Margarita Rodríguez, Juan Garcia, Alejandro Garcia, Maria D. Maldonado, David Guerrero, Reginald Tolbert, Celia Herejon, Araceli Torres.

Contact the office if you want to be added to the list. Póngase en contacto con la oficina si desea ser agregada a la lista de enfermos.

Lecturas Diarias y Santoral

Monday Sm 1:1–8 / Mk 1:14–20

Tuesday 1 Sm 1:9–20 / Mk 1:21–28

Wednesday 1 Sm 3:1–10, 19–20 / Mk 1:29–39

Thursday 1 Sm 4:1–11 / Mk 1:40–45

Friday St. Anthony

1 Sm 8:4–7, 10–22a / Mk 2:1–12

Saturday 1 Sm 9:1–4, 17–19; 10:1 / Mk 2:13–17

Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 49:3, 5–6 / 1 Cor 1:1–3 /

Jn 1:29–34

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Join us for breakfast after mass in the hall.

9:00am—10:15am CCE Classes

11:30am—12:45pm Confirmation classes

12:30pm—1:30pm 2nd Year Confirmation

Parent & Student Meeting

Friday, January 17

7:00pm—8:30pm Grupo de Oración

Saturday, January 18

10:00am RCIC Non-baptized Class

Parent & Student Meeting

2:00pm English Choir Practice

Sunday, January 19



Wednesday, January 22

6:30pm—8:00pm Youth Group

Friday, January 24


Saturday, January 25

9:00am—12:00pm Adult Confirmation Class


2:00pm—4:00pm Baptism Classes

Sunday, January 26



Wednesday, January 29

6:30pm—8:00pm Youth Group

Friday, January 31


Saturday, February 1


Cleaning of the church / Limpieza de la iglesia

Rosa Flores, Teresa Nolazco,

Erika Martinez & Teresa Huerta

Selling of the candles / Venta de velas

Altar Society Members

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(Carta en español en la página 5) “Signal of a New Beginning” By Mary Katharine Deeley

In the sacrament of baptism, we stress that the person is no longer bound by original sin; rather,

despite still retaining the wounds caused by original sin, he or she becomes free to live as a child

of God, embracing the will of God through discipleship in Jesus Christ. We’re free to live not as the

world dictates, but as those who know, love, and serve God in this world and look forward to

being with him in the next.

Adults who go through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults have time to reflect on the

conversion necessary for such transformation, but for many of us, the significance of our baptism

as infants gets lost in the long years between childhood and adulthood. We stop being mindful of

the power of grace and the necessity of turning our lives over to God regardless of the work we

do or the community we belong to.

We may have wondered why Jesus presented himself for baptism. Wasn’t he God, born without

sin? Of course, the answer is yes. But Jesus came to his baptism as a public witness of the need to

turn over our lives to God. Like us in all things, Jesus approached John for the ritual washing that

signaled a new beginning. It was a sign for us and a wonderful way to mark the beginning of his

ministry.

Matthew records that he heard the voice of God saying, “This is my beloved Son.” In baptism, God

welcomes all of us as beloved children. Out of gratitude and praise, we, in turn, follow Jesus.

And so we submit our lives to God—proclaiming justice, doing good, and loving God and others as

we love ourselves.

For many, the significance of our baptism as infants gets lost in the long years

between childhood and adulthood.

Parishioners are invited to get involved in our parish in many ways. Listed are some of the opportunities that you may find personally and spiritually rewarding.

Decoration Committee Members are needed to:

• Organize and decorate church and hall for events, weddings, and funerals.

Kitchen Group volunteers are needed to:

• Organize and lead new fundraising events, such as, fish fry, BBQ cookouts, enchilada nights, etc..

• Organize, plan and sell breakfast on Sunday mornings.

(You can create your own group or help an established group.)

Other opportunities in the parish:

• Altar servers are needed for all Masses.

• Musicians, especially for English Mass.

• Person to assist with photography and video.

• Person to assist with PowerPoint and A/V.


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Visit us at ourladyhouston.org and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/OurLadyHouston

WAFFLE BREAKFAST February 2, 2020 9:00AM — 12:OOPM

Mandatory Parent Meeting for

RCIC (Non-baptized) Class

Saturday, January 18, 2020

10:00am in the CCE Building

All Parents and Students MUST be present.

Junta de Padres

La Clase de RCIC (No bautizados)

Sabado, 18 de Enero de 2020

a las 10:00am en el edificio del CCE.

Todos los padres y estudiantes deben

estar presente.

Baptism Class for

Parents and Godparents:

Saturday, January 25, 2020

2:00pm—4:00pm in the CCE Building

Clase de Bautismo para

Padres y Padrinos:

Sábado, 25 de Enero de 2020

a las 2:00pm—4:00pm

en el edificio del CCE.

Adult Confirmation Preparation Classes

Begin Saturday, January 25, 2020

9:00am— 12:00pm

Catholic adults who are active in practicing their faith but have never received the

Sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to do so. The formation process focuses

on those who are ready, through maturity and a change of heart, to respond more

deeply to God’s invitation of love and mercy.

Requirements: Must attend Mass on Sundays.

Must attend Easter Triduum services.

Must attend all bi-weekly Saturday meetings.

Please call Ms. Lizzie Rinn at (979) 481-9462 to register for the class.


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(Letter in English on page 3)

“Señal de un nuevo comienzo” Por Mary Katharine Deeley

En el sacramento del bautismo, hacemos hincapié en que la persona ya no está atada por el pecado

original, sino que, a pesar de que sigue manteniendo las heridas causadas por el pecado original, él o

ella es libre de vivir como hijo de Dios, abrazando la voluntad de Dios a través del discipulado en

Jesucristo. Somos libres de vivir no como el mundo dicta, sino como los que conocen, aman y sirven a

Dios en este mundo y esperamos estar con él en el siguiente.

Los adultos que pasan por el Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos tienen tiempo para reflexionar

sobre la conversión necesaria para dicha transformación, pero para muchos de nosotros, el significado

de nuestro bautismo en la infancia se pierde en los largos años entre la infancia y la edad adulta.

Dejamos de ser consciente del poder de la gracia y de la necesidad de convertir nuestras vidas en

manos de Dios sin importar el trabajo que hacemos o la comunidad a la que pertenecemos.

Puede que hayamos preguntado por qué Jesús se presentó a sí mismo para el bautismo. ¿No era Dios,

nacido sin pecado? Por supuesto, la respuesta es sí. Pero Jesús vino a su bautismo como un testimonio

público de la necesidad de entregar nuestras vidas a Dios. Al igual que nosotros en todas las cosas,

Jesús se acercó a Juan para el lavado ritual que marcó un nuevo comienzo. Era una señal para

nosotros y una maravillosa manera de marcar el comienzo de su ministerio.

Mateo registra que él oyó la voz de Dios diciendo: "Este es mi Hijo amado." En el bautismo, Dios da la

bienvenida a todos nosotros como hijos amados. Por gratitud y alabanza, nosotros, a su vez, seguimos

a Jesús.

Y así sometemos nuestras vidas a Dios—proclamando justicia, haciendo bien y amando a Dios y a los

demás como nos amamos a nosotros mismos.

Para muchos, la importancia de nuestro bautismo como bebés

se pierde en los largos años entre la infancia y la edad adulta.

Todos los feligreses están invitados a participar en nuestra parroquia de muchas maneras. Estas son algunas de las oportunidades que puede encontrar personalmente y espiritualmente gratificantes.

Se necesitan miembros del Comité de Decoración para: • Organizar y decorar la iglesia para eventos, bodas y funerales.

Se necesitan voluntarios en el Grupo de Cocina para: • Organizar, planificar y vender desayunos los domingos. (Pueden crear su propio grupo o ayudar a un grupo

establecido).

• Organizar y dirigir nuevos eventos, como vender pescado frito, platillos de barbacoa, platos de enchiladas, etc..

Otras oportunidades en la parroquia: • Se necesitan servidores del altar para todas las Misas. • Músicos, especialmente para la misa en inglés • Persona para ayudar con fotografía y video. • Persona para ayudar con PowerPoint y A / V.


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Sacrament of Marriage And Convalidation

Contact the parish office if you wish to be married in the

Catholic Church.

Funeral Planning When a family member or relative is in hospice, please contact the parish office to speak to the

priest and make arrangements. Ph. (713) 673-5600

Come join us and share your talents through music! Contact Mathew Maldonado via phone (713) 206-5085.

The Parish Hall Is Available for Private Rental

• Anniversaries

• Reunions • Memorials

• Birthday Party • Retirement Party

• Wedding Reception

Includes the use of 20 tables and 160 chairs. For more information contact (713) 673-5600

Please help support the ongoing collection for the

maintenance fund for a/c repairs. All your help is appreciated.

Please support the Youth Ministry Fund.

Contribute to our second collection on

January 18 & 19, 2020

Collection for the Church in Latin America — January 25 & 26

Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina - 25 y 26 de enero

A PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM

OF THE LORD

Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had been baptized in the

River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him,

solemnly declared him your beloved Son, grant

that your children by adoption, reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, may always be well pleasing to you.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns

with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.


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Entire Sunday Collection / Toda la Colecta de Domingo $2,405.38

Children’s collection / Colecta de los niños $35.00

Donations for New Bell / Donativo para Campana Nueva $88.00

Regular collection total / Total Colecta Regular $2,528.38

Average Weekly Expenses / Gasto semanal aproximado $5,000.00

Weekly Deficit / Deficit Semanal (-$2,471.62)

Second collection / Segunda Colecta (Parish Hall Fund) $188.00

Sunday Breakfast / Desayuno del Domingo (Grupo de Mujeres) N/A

Bell Fund Total as of January 5, 2020 (Goal is $15,000)* $10,868.00

Parish Kitchen Fund Total as of January 5, 2020 $10,899.35

Offertory Collection Report: January 5, 2020

Colecta del 5 de Enero de 2020

Lizzie Rinn

Youth Group / Adore Ministries

(979) 481-9462

Main Line: (713) 673-5600

Oralia Guerrero

C.C.E. / Catecismo

(832) 858-9561

Emergency: (832)494-7265

Berenice Alejandre

Business Manager

(713)673-5601

Fax: (713) 673-5667

Liturgical Schedule

Office Staff

Eucharistic Adoration / Adoración Eucarística Reconciliation / Reconciliación

Fridays after daily Mass Saturday / Sábado 4:00 - 4:45 P.M.

Benediction at 10:30 AM Or by appointment / o por cita

Already contributed to this year’s Diocesan Services Fund (DSF)? We thank you for your generosity and support. If you have not had the opportunity to donate to the DSF this year, please fill out a pew envelope or go visit www.archgh.org/dsf. . / / ¿Ya contribuyó al Fondo de Ser-vicios Diocesanos (DSF) de este año? Agradecemos su gen-erosidad y apoyo. Si todavía no ha tenido la oportunidad de donar, por Favor llene un sobre de colecta o visítenos en www.archgh/dsf.

Parish Goal for 2019 is $8,060.

91.32% of goal has been paid.

Upcoming Second Collections / Próximas Segundas Colectas

January 11 & 12 January 18 & 19

Maintenance Fund – A/C repairs Youth Ministry Fund

Fondo de mantenimiento – reparos de a/c Fondo de Ministerio de Jovenes

Our Cardinal has set before us a vision and a challenge. The IG-NITE: Our Faith, Our Mission campaign will provide funding for Archdiocesan and parish

needs. Each pledge and contribution will benefit both the archdiocese and our own parish.

Parish Goal for the Ignite Campaign is $106,392.

Learn more archgh.org/IGNITE.

Nuestro Cardenal nos ha presentado una visión y un desafío. La campaña ENCIENDE: Nuestra Fe, Nuestra Misión proveerá fondos para necesidades de la Arqui-diócesis, y de la parroquia local. Cada compromiso y contribución beneficiará tanto a la arquidiócesis como a nuestra propia parroquia.

No Se Olviden De Compartir

Con Otros Lo Que Tienen


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BELL FUND

DONATIONS GIVEN

$10,868.00

Goal**:

$15,000

72.5% ACHIEVED

Morris & Sons Landscaping

(832) 512-1951

ENRIQUE ALANIS TRUCKING

(832) 373-7918

Asphalt · Sand · Dirt · Crushed Concrete

Marcos C. Alejandre

(713) 873-1685 Carbon de Mezquite de Mexico Mesquite Charcoal from Mexico

Productos de Mexico Products from Mexico

Mathew Maldonado Houston, Texas

713-206-5085 [email protected]

Catholic Mass, Weddings, Funerals, Quinceañeras Music Lessons: Vocal, Piano & Wind Instruments

BUSINESS ADVERTISING

Interested in advertising on the back of our

weekly bulletin?

Call (713) 673-5600.

PUBLICIDAD DE NEGOCIO

¿Estás interesado en publicar en la parte

posterior de nuestro boletín semanal?

Llama a (713) 673-5600.

**Adjusted to meet the final cost of the bell.

DESAYUNO / SUNDAY BREAKFAST DOMINGO, 12 de ENERO de 2020

EN EL SALON PARROQUIAL.

9:00AM — 12:OOPM

JOIN US IN THE PARISH HALL

FOR BREAKFAST!

Resumes on

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

6:30 — 8:00pm

ARE YOU IN MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL? COME JOIN US IN THE PARISH

HALL FOR… All Wednesdays 6:30PM — 8:00pm

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The aptism of the Lord January 12, 2020