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

CLERGY/CLERO Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS 713 667 0497 x 112 Pastor/Parroco 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, Confirmation and Marriage.

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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

Fourth Sunday of Advent SUNDAY, DEC. 24, 2017

Vigil of Nativity

of the Lord

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PARISH NEWS

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

December 17, 2017 Offertory $16,308 Fund for the Poor $ 4,832 Second Collections December 24 Capital Improvements December 31 Maintenance & Repairs

Thank you for your generous support.

PARISH CALENDAR

♦ Sat., Dec. 23 - Tues., Dec. 26 — Christmas Holi-days, Parish Offices closed, Adoration Chapel closed

♦ Wed., Dec. 27—Parish Office opens, 8:30 am ♦ Sat., Dec. 30, 5:00 pm - Mass and Fellowship Meal,

celebrating Fr. Sekar’s 25th anniversary of ordination ♦ Sat. Dec. 30—Tues., Jan. 2, 2018 - Parish offices

closed ♦ Wed., Jan. 3, 8:30 am—Parish office opens; Adora-

tion resumes ♦ Sun., Jan. 7 - Corpus Christi School uniform sale, ♦ Sun., Jan. 7 - CCE Catechists meetings, see article

on page 3. ♦ Mon., Jan. 8 - CCS classes resume ♦ Mon., Jan. 8, 7:00 pm - Java & Jobs mtg., Jones Rm. ♦ Tues., Jan. 9, 10:00 am—Council of Catholic Women

mtg. — all are welcome

4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT and CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent 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!

Fr. Sekar’s 25th Anniversary Mass & Reception Saturday, December 30, 5:00 pm

Fr. Sekar, SSS (Congregation of the Blessed Sacra-ment) cordially invites you to give thanks to the Lord

in the Eucharistic Celebration for 25 years of breaking bread with the broken people.

The Mass, followed by a Potluck Dinner will be held

Saturday, December 30, 5:00 pm. The meal will be served in Prefontaine Hall.

Please join us.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS TO

CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH Are you planning to make an end-of-year do-

nation to the parish. If so, please be sure that your check is dat-ed no later than December 31, 2017. Thank you for your con-sideration!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our parishioners, families,

friends and neighbors. May your holidays be blessed with

peace and joy! Fr. Tom, Fr. Sekar and Pastoral Staff

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PARISH NEWS (Continued) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CCE SCHEDULE ♦ Sun, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 & Sun., Jan. 7 —

No CCE Classes—Christmas Holidays observed

♦ Sun., Jan. 7, 9:15 & 11:45 am - Catechist meetings (English and Spanish)

♦ Sun., Jan. 14, CCE classes resume at (9:15 am English) and 11:45 pm (Spanish), 5:00 pm (English & Spanish )

♦ Sun., Jan. 14, 5:00 pm - CCE Parent Meeting—learn about how your child can participate in the Archdiocesan Youth Conference this year!

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Thank you to all who contributed to the Christmas Flower Fund in honor or in memory of a loved one. The flowers contribute to the beauty of our Christmas liturgies throughout the season. Your generous support

is appreciated. The list of names of those who are being remembered is posted in the vestibule.

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

The Story of the Nativity, available on Formed.org, explores the real people and places in the time and place of Jesus' birth. It sheds fresh light and brings new and prayerful insights into this familiar story. Presented through interviews with scholars and writers and beautiful art, this hour long documentary will bring new meaning to your Christmas celebration.

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

♦ MLK MASS OF REMEMBRANCE - Celebrate Mass with Cardinal DiNardo at the 33rd anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mass of Remembrance. Sunday, January 14, 2018, 3:00 pm, Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. A reception will follow the Mass.

♦ ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - St. Thom-as will host its annual OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Talk to teachers and coaches, tour classrooms, labs and athletic facilities. Experience an after-noon with the St. Thomas family. See what awaits you as part of the legendary St. Thomas brotherhood, where tradi-tion meets tomorrow.

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SACRAMENTO de BAUTISMO

Próxima Clase—parte 1 Lunes, 22 de enero, 6:30—8:30 pm Salón Prefontaine (Todos se unan juntos y luego se separan en grupos de Inglés y Español) Próxima Clase—parte 2 Lunes, 29 de enero, 6:30—8:30 pm Salón Prefontaine (Todos se unan juntos y luego se separan en grupos de Inglés y Español)

Próximos Bautismos: Inglés—Sabado, 3 de febrero, 5:00 pm Misa Español —Domingo, 11 de febrero, 1:30pm Misa

Se espera que el padre y la madre del infante asistan a clase. Se les anima a los padrinos a que asistan a clase junto con los padres de la familia. Si los padrinos son de fuera de la ciudad se les pide sometan una carta del pastor de su iglesia constando que ellos son aptos para tomar el rol de padrinos.

Antes de hacer planes para bautizar, favor de hacer cita con Sra. Connie Rodriguez, 713 838 9350.

Horario de Misas para el 4º Domingo de Adviento

y la temporada de Navidad

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

La oficina de la iglesia estára 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 se abre de nuevo el miercoles, 27 de deciembre, 8:30 am. No habrá adoración del santísimo sacramento de lunes, 25 de deciembre hasta primero de enero. Adoracion comensara el miercoles, 3 de enero.

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 holidays, opening Wed., January 3.

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

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!

Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo a nuestros feligreses, familias, amigos y vecinos ¡Que sus vacaciones sean

bendecidas con paz y alegría!

Fr. Tom, Fr. Sekar and the Pastoral Staff

VIRTUS-MANTENIMIENTO VIVA LA PROMESA En Español

Martes, 23 de Enero del 2018 6:30pm – 8:00pm Salón Prefontaine

Presentado en la Iglesia Católica de Corpus Christi

Este curso es requerido por la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston para voluntarios que desean

continuar en su ministerio parroquial.

Si usted asistió al entrenamiento de Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios Para Adultos (la primera parte de Virtus) en el año 2012, entonces es necesario renovar su entrenamiento. Incluye a Ca-tequistas, Líderes de Jóvenes, Papas Voluntarios, Ministros de la Eucarístia que llevan la Comunión a los Enfermos, Miembros del Coro, Miembros del Grupo Carismático, Miembros del Mi-nisterio con Familias, Miembros del Equipo de Bautismo y otros ministerios de la Parroquia de Corpus Christi. Para preguntas o asistencia para obtener su usuario y contraseña de su cuenta personal de Virtus, llame a la Sra. Connie Rodri-guez al 713-667-0497, extensión 118. Se requiere registración previa en línea en www.virtus.org

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 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] During the 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] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17]

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13;Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Martes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-9; Mt 10:17-22 Miércoles: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Jueves: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8;Mt 2:13-18 Viernes: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96 (95):7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Sal 128 (127):1-5 o Sal 105 (104):1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] Lc 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

December 25 – December 31, 2017

Monday, December 25 Christmas Day—Nativity of the Lord 10:00 am Medwin Hall + 12:00 pm People of the Parish Tuesday, December 26 St. Stephen 8:00 am Suzie Hair Wednesday, December 27 St. John 8:00 am Lelia M. Nasser + Thursday, December 28 The Holy Innocents 8:00 am Be Thi Ho + Friday, December 29 St. Thomas Becket 8:00 am Dominic Phan Saturday, December 30 8:00 am Isabel Sanchez, Birthday + 5:00 pm Charles Roessler + Sunday, December 31 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 9:00 am People of the Parish 11:00 am Antonio Martinez Cisneros + 1:30 pm Josephine & Vicente Rivera, Sr. ++