Parish Mission Statement Embracing the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives, we are a Catholic community committed to peace,

justice and unity through worship, service, education and fellowship.

Definición de Nuestra Misión Acogiendo la Eucaristia como la fuente y cima en nuestras

vidas, somos una comunidad Católica, comprometida a la paz, la justicia, y la unidad a través de el culto, servicio,

educación y fraternidad.

PASTORAL STAFF— PERSONEL Stella Rivera, Secretary 713 667 0497 x 110 Bertha Brophy, Business Mgr. 713 667 0497 x 113 Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate 713 667 0497 x 116 Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy 713 667 0497 x 117 Claudia Sereno, Dir. Of Religious Ed. 713 667 0497 x 115 Adriana Guzman, Youth Ministry 713 667 0497 x 121 Connie Rodriguez, Office Assistant 713 667 0497 x 118 Jose Martinez, Maintenance 713 667 0497

MINISTERIO HISPANO

Martha Martinez, Directora, Coro 713 667 0497

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mazie McCoy, Ed.D., Principal 713 664 3351 x 210

Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017

CLERGY/CLERO

Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS 713 667 0497 x 112 Pastor/Parroco Fr. Robert Chabot, SSS Moved to Cleveland, OH Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial New address on pg. 2 Fr. Gnanasekar Paul Raj, SSS 713 667 0497 Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial

MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISA

Saturday/Sábado 8:00 am 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) Sunday/Domingo 9:00 am, 11:00 am 1:30 pm (Español) Monday/Lunes 8:00 am 7:00 pm (Español) Tues.—Fri./Martes - Viernes 8:00 am Holy Days/Dias de Fiesta - See the bulletin/Se anuncia en el boletín

Liturgy of the Hours/Liturgia de las Hora - Mon.-Thursday 7:40am

Confession/Confesiones - Saturday/Sábado - 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Adoration before Blessed Sacrament - Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00-4:00

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Please call the Parish Office to schedule an interview for Baptism,

First Penance, First Communion and Confirmation.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Parish Office to schedule an initial interview at least 6

months in advance of the wedding. The Wedding Guidelines are available by contacting the Parish Office, 713 667 0497.

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9900 Stella Link Rd. Houston, TX 77025

713 667 0497 phone 713 668 4742 fax www.corpuschris churchhouston.org

Administered by the Blessed Sacrament Congrega on

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PARISH NEWS

GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS, WE OFFER OUR GIFTS OF TIME,TALENT & TREASURE

December 10, 2017 Offertory $13,583 Retirement Fund $ 7,957 for Religious December 12, 2017 Our Lady of Guadalupe $ N/A Second Collections December 17 Fund for the Poor December 24 Capital Improvements

Thank you for your generous support.

PARISH CALENDAR ♦ Sun., Dec. 17, 8:00 am—2:00 pm Blood Drive, PH ♦ Sun., Dec. 17, 5:00 - 6:30 pm - CCE Christmas Pro-

gram, PH ♦ Sun, Dec. 17—Fri., Dec. 22, 5:30 am — Misa de Gal-

lo, followed by breakfast in Prefontaine Hall ♦ Tues., Dec. 19, 7:00 pm - Christmas Story by Fr.

Sekar, SSS, Church ♦ Thurs., Dec. 21, 8:00 am Mass w/ CCS students;

Christmas holidays begin ♦ Fri, Dec. 22, 7:00 pm - Legion of Mary Christmas cel-

ebration, PH ♦ Sat., Dec. 23 - Tues., Dec. 26 —

Christmas Holidays, Parish Offices closed, Adoration Chapel closed

PLEASE SEE CHRISTMAS MASS

SCHEDULE ABOVE

THE SEASON OF ADVENT PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Misa de Gallo/Mass of the Rooster Friday, Dec. 15—Friday, Dec. 22, 5:30 am Church You are invited to share in this traditional nine day novena of early morning Masses as we await the second coming of Christ. A light breakfast is served in Prefontaine Hall after Mass. Tuesday, December 19 7:00 pm, Church Fr. Sekar, SSS, will share with us the Christmas Story. Learn about God’s plan for our salvation as we welcome his Son, the Child Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, into the world. Allow our hearts to awaken to the true meaning of Christmas.

PARISH BLOOD DRIVE

The Corpus Christi Blood Drive is planned for this Sunday, December 17, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., in Prefontaine Hall. Give the Gift of Life! Please consider do-nating blood during this month of giv-ing. Walk ins are welcome!

4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT and CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE

4th Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23 5:00pm, Vigil Mass Sunday, December 24 10:00am, Mass (English) 12:00noon, Mass (Spanish) Nativity of our Lord Sunday, December 24 5:00pm, Vigil Mass 12:00midnight, Midnight Mass (Bilingual) Monday, December 25 10:00am, Mass (English) 12:00noon, Mass (Spanish) The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Saturday, December 30 5:00pm, Vigil Mass Sunday, December 31 9:00am, Mass 11:00am, Mass 1:30pm, Mass (Spanish) Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, January 1 10:00am Mass (Bilingual) There will be no 7:00 pm Mass; Adoration Chapel closed

Fr. Bob’s New Address…

Fr. Robert Chabot, sss Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

5384 Wilson Mills Rd. Highland Heights, OH 44143

SEMI-ANNUAL UNIFORM SALE Visit the school used uniform sale on Sunday, January 7th from 9am until 12:30pm. Rock bottom pricing – belts, ties, accessories for $1 each; pants, shorts, tops, jumpers, blouses all $5 each; fleece

jackets and cardigans $10 each. Please donate your outgrown uniform items for the sale – you can drop them off at the school office, or send them in with your child.

Sponsored by Corpus Christi School Parent-School Org. Thank you for your support!

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PARISH NEWS (Continued) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CCE SCHEDULE ♦ Sun., Dec. 17 - CCE morning classes in

session ♦ Sun., Dec. 17 - 5:00 pm—CCE Christ-

mas Program, PH ♦ Sun, Dec. 24 & Sun., Jan. 7 — No CCE

Classes—Christmas Holidays observed

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS The Council of Catholic Women invites you to share in the spirit of Christmas by making a donation to this year’s Christmas Flower Fund. Donations will be used to purchase

the poinsettias and greenery decorating the church throughout the Christmas season. Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church, near the front entrance. If you would like to make a dona-tion in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please write their name on the front of the envelope. Envelopes may be placed in the collection basket or brought to the church office.

CORPUS CHRISTI LUNCH BUNCH DECEMBER GATHERING

The Lunch Bunch will enjoy a Christmas treat at Taste of Texas Restaurant. Where: Taste of Texas 10505 Kay Frwy., 77024 When: Tuesday, December 19, 11:00 am RSVP: Please call Darlene 713 664 0895, for more info.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THIS CHRISTMAS GATHERING WITH YOU!

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, WE PRAY…

HAZEL HERRIN December 10, 2017

May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,

rest in peace.

STEPS FOR STUDENTS SUPPORT FATHER TOM and CCCS! Father Tom is walking/running for Corpus Christi Catholic School – The 13th Annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk benefits the 59 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. This exciting event is an opportunity for all members of our faith com-munity to come together to support education of mind, heart and spirit. Your donation helps provide the foundation for our stu-dents to become the leaders of tomorrow. Your assistance will help our small school make a BIG DIFFERENCE! So, come join Father Tom and the CCCS community as we share our excite-ment for Catholic Schools! Donate today! https://corpuschristihouston.org/steps-for-students

Celebrating Fr. Bob and his 10 years of Ministry at Corpus Christi Parish December 1, 2017

A JOYOUS CELEBRATION!

Photo Credit: Bryan P. King

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“VAYAN Y FORMEN DISCIPULOS” FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2017

IGLESIA CORPUS CHRISTI — LA META $75,000

La participación en el DSF nos permite influir en la vida de miles y miles de nuestros hermanos y hermanas de la Arquidiócesis por medio de la evangelización, la curación, la educación y los ministerios pastorales de la Iglesia. Sobres de DSF y tarjetas de compromiso están disponibles en el vestíbulo. O, puede ir en línea en www.archgh.org/dsf para hacer su donación. La meta de este ano 2017, es de $75,000. VAYAN Y FORMEN DISCIPULOS Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos A partir del 11 de deciembre 2017 Meta Parroquial $75,000 Cantidad Prometida $92,524 Cantidad Pagada $87,024 # de Participantes 255 Promedio de Donación $362.84 % Pagado 116.03%

THE SEASON OF ADVENT LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

MISA DE GALLO – Se celebra un novenario de Misas del 15 - 22 de Dic. en Inglés las 5:30 AM siguiendo la tradición de la cultura de las Filipi-nas. Todos somos invitados a participar.

Horario de Misas para el 4º Domingo de Adviento

y la temporada de Navidad 4º Domingo de Adviento Sábado, 23 de diciembre 5:00pm, Misa de Vigilia Domingo, 24 de diciembre 10:00am, Misa (Inglés) 12:00noon, Misa (Español) La Natividad del Señor Domingo, 24 de diciembre 5:00pm, Misa de Vigilia 12:00medianoche, Misa de Medianoche (Bilingüe) Lunes, 25 de diciembre 10:00am, Misa (Inglés) 12:00noon, Misa (Español) La Sagrada Familia Sábado, 30 de diciembre 5:00pm, Misa de Vigilia Domingo, 31 de diciembre 9:00am, Misa 11:00am, Misa 1:30pm, Misa (Español) Santa María, Madre de Dios Lunes, 1 de enero 10:00am Misa (Bilingüe) No Misa de 7:00pm No Adoracion este dia

SOBRES PARA LAS FLORES DE NAVIDAD Recordemos a nuestros seres queridos, vivos y difuntos, con nuestras donaciones para la Flores de Navidad. Los sobres se encuentran en el vestíbulo y se pueden depositar en la colecta o traer a la oficina. os, con nuestras donaciones

para la Flores de Navidad. Los sobres se encuentran en el vestíbulo y se pueden deposi-tar en la colecta o traer a la oficina.

La oficina de la iglesia está cerrada durante las vaca-ciones de Navidad. Tambien, el chapel de adoracion está cerrada. ♦ Sabado, 23 de deciembre ♦ Domingo, 24 de deciembre ♦ Lunes, 25 de deciembre ♦ Martes, 26 de deciembre La oficina de la iglesia está abierto Miercoles, 27 de deciembre, 8:30 am.

The Parish Office will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Christmas Holidays.

♦ Saturday, December 23, Sunday, December 24 ♦ Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26 ♦ The Adoration Chapel will also be

closed during the Christmas Holi-days.

♦ The office will open for business on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 8:30 am.

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!

¡ALÉGRATE! ¡Isaías realmente nos proclama una buena nueva! La venida del Señor no trae tristeza, culpa, miedo, ira ni condena. No, la venida del Señor es fuente de júbilo y consuelo. No basta con decirlo una vez, las lecturas de hoy están llenas de júbilo. El Magníficat de Ma-ría reemplaza a nuestro salmo hoy y nuestra segunda lectura nos anima a alegrarnos, dar gracia y rendir alabanza. Éste es el signifi-cado principal de la palabra griega para eucaristía. Se nos insta a alegrarnos y dar gracias, porque la venida del Señor trae júbilo, curación, libertad, perdón y vindicación. ¡Hace que la tierra eche brotes de vida nueva!¡Buenas noticias! Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19;Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17;Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thurs: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Martes: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab,16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Miércoles: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 1:26-38 Jueves: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a;Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Viernes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Sábado: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14;Lc 1:57-66 Domingo: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lc 1:26-38

December 18 – December 24, 2017

Monday, December 18 5:30 am All Souls in Purgatory 8:00 am Charles Roessler + 7:00 pm Jesus Rodriguez Tuesday, December 19 5:30 am Florentine DeLaRosa + 8:00 am Gabrielle Gutierrez, Birthday Wednesday, December 20 5:30 am John Gilbert Castillo + 8:00 am Joan & Adolph Naschke + Anniversary Thursday, December 21 St. Peter Canisius 5:30 am JoAnn Chapman Williams + 8:00 am Lelia M. Nasser + Friday, December 22 5:30 am Evangeline & Cesar Astilla 8:00 am John Falcon + Saturday, December 23 St. John of Kanty 8:00 am Verna Gabriel + 5:00 pm Marceline Gemar + Sunday, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent/Christmas Vigil 10:00 am Peter Tien & Maria Thi Nguyen ++ 12:00 noon Familia Castillo 5:00 pm People of the Parish 12:00 midnight Leonel Castillo +