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WELCOME TO CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON — HOUSTON

ADMINISTERED BY THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CONGREGATION

9900 STELLA LINK RD. HOUSTON, TX 77025

713-667-0497 PHONE│713-668-4742 FAX

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CLERGY/CLERO Fr.Tom Smithson, SSS

Pastor/Parroco

Fr. RaviEarnest Sebastin, SSS

Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial

Fr. Peter Tuong, SSS

Parochial Vicar/ Vicar Parroquial

PASTORAL STAFF Stella Rivera, Secretary

Bertha Brophy, Business Manager

Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate

Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy

Adriana Guzman, Youth Ministry

Connie Rodriguez, Religious Ed Coordinator

Hilda Morales, RE Asst. Coordinator

Jose Martinez, Maintenance

Leroy Ozores, Support Staff

MINISTERIO HISPANO Martha Martinez, Directora, Coro

Hilda Morales, Coord. Ministerio Hispano

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mazie McCoy, Ed.D., Principal

PARISH 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 a 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 del culto,

servicio, educación y fraternidad.

MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE LA MISA Monday/Lunes 8:00am |7:00pm(Bilingual)

Tuesday — Friday 8:00am Martes — Viernes 8:00am Saturday/Sábado 8:00am

5:00pm (Sunday Vigil)

Sunday/Domingo 9:00am | 11:00am

1:30pm (Español)

Liturgy of the Hours | Liturgia de Hora Monday—Thursday | Lunes—Jueves

7:40am Confession | Confesiones

Saturday | Sabados 3:30pm — 4:30pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 am — 4:00 pm

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento Lunes, Miercoles, Viernes | 9:00 am — 4:00 pm

PARISH CALENDAR

Sun., Dec. 2, 10:00 am – Faith in Action, Parish Office Sun., Dec. 2, 9:00 am – English CCE families attend

Mass, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, with parent mtg. after Mass, PH

Sun., Dec. 2, 11:45 am – Spanish CCE children report to class, Parent mtg, PH; families attend 1:30 Mass after class

Mon., Dec. 3, 7:00 pm – Bilingual Penance Service, extra priests available, NO 7:00 pm Mass

Tues., Dec. 4, 9:00 am – Council of Catholic Women visit Wellsprings

Fri., Dec. 7, 7:00 pm – Feast of the Immaculate Concep-tion, Vigil Mass (Bilingual)

Sat., Dec. 8, 8:00 am – Mass, Feast of the Immaculate Conception. (Holy Day of Obligation)

PARISH NEWS

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

November 25, 2018 Offertory $ 10, 833.88 Capital Improvements $ 4,294.56

Second Collections December 2 Maintenance and Repairs December 9 Retirement Fund for Religious Sisters December 16 Fund for the Poor

Thank you for your generous support.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - CCE CLASS SCHEDULE IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION

ENGLISH Sunday, Dec. 2 – First Sunday of Advent – CCE families attend

9:00 am Mass, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, CCE class for students and Parent meeting after Mass

Sunday, Dec. 9 – Second Sunday of Advent – All CCE classes in session, 9:00 am

SPANISH Sunday, Dec. 2 – First Sunday of Advent – 11:45 am - CCE class

for students; parent meeting during class; CCE families attend 1:30 pm Mass

Sunday, Dec. 9 – Second Sunday of Advent – All CCE classes in session, 11:45 am

MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL – 6TH THROUGH 12TH Sunday, Dec. 2 – 5:00 pm – CCE students report to class; Middle

School and High School parents are encouraged to attend the morning parent meeting.

Sunday, Dec. 9 – Second Sunday of Advent – All CCE classes in session, 5:00 pm

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ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Monday, December 3, 7:00 pm

Our parish Penance Service is planned for this Monday, December 3, 7:00 pm. Additional priests will be available to hear confessions in English and Spanish. All are invited to participate in this opportunity to seek forgiveness and reconciliation from our loving God, and to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Please remember, there will not be a 7:00 pm Mass this evening.

Celebration of St. Juan Diego and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

You are invited to participate in these celebrations.

Sunday, December 9, 7:00 pm – Rosary (Church)

Monday, December 10, 7:00 pm – Mass & Rosary

Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 pm Rosary (Church)

Wednesday, December 12, 4:30 am – Mañanitas (procession begins at the W. Belfort train tracks),

followed by Morning Prayer in the Church

Wednesday, December 12, 7:00 pm – Mass (Spanish)

Re-enactment of the Apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe and cultural dances offered by the Matachines at each of the activities honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary on her feast day.

Misa de Gallo This Filipino custom is celebrated annually, with a nine-day novena of Masses at 5:30 am, followed by a light breakfast in Prefontaine Hall. The nine-day period begins Saturday, Decem-ber 15 and concludes Sunday, December 23. All are invited to share in this Eucharistic celebration.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEASTDAY Friday, December 7 & Saturday, December 8

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is cel-ebrated on December 8. This day is the patronal feast day of the United States, and carries with it a holyday of obligation. In recognition of this special feast day, Corpus Christi will have a Vigil Mass on Friday, December 7, 7:00 pm, and a Feast day Mass on Saturday, December 8, 8:00 am. All are encour-aged to share in this Eucharistic celebration.

Legion of Mary Youth – Holy Hour

Friday, December 14, 7:00 pm All are invited to share in this hour of

prayer and music.

Legion of Mary Youth – Pro-Life Rosary Saturday, December 15, 9:00 am

Please join us in praying the rosary at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, remembering especially

the unborn child.

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PARISH NEWS

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR

Anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse by clergy or Church personnel is encouraged to call Sr. Maureen O’Connell, OP, 713 654-5799, Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. Please keep in your daily prayers the healing of victims of abuse and all who suffer in any way.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY- BULLETIN DEADLINES

Deadlines for the Christmas/New Year bulletins are as follows. If you have any questions about the parish bulle-tin or upcoming deadlines, please contact Leroy Ozores at supportstaff@ccparishhouston.org or Beverly Svoboda at pastoralassociate@ccparishhouston.org December 2 issue – deadline Monday, Nov. 26 December 9 issue – deadline Monday, Dec. 3 December 16 issue – deadline Monday, Dec. 10 December 23 issue -- deadline Friday, Dec. 7 December 30 issue -- deadline Friday, Dec. 7 January 6 issue -- deadline Friday, Dec. 14 January 13 issue -- deadline Friday, Dec. 14

DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND 2018

Thank you to the many parishioners who made a commitment this year to the Diocesan Services Fund. With a parish goal of $75,000, the growing

number of pledges made by parishioners, allows Corpus Christi to not only achieve, but to exceed our goal. Your support is essential to helping the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston to continue in its mission to meet the needs of the greater Catholic community through education, formation, sacraments, social justice programs and liturgies. Have you made a pledge to this year’s Diocesan Services Fund? Join with your fellow parishioners who have made this commitment. 50% of pledge payments over and above our goal are returned to Corpus Christi Parish, while the other 50% pro-vides aid to poor parishes. Contributions are accepted through December 31, 2018.

An Invitation to Women of the Parish The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will gather to meet on Tuesday, December 4, 9:00 am, at Corpus Christi Church. Our group will take a trip to Wellsprings for our meeting. If you would like to join the CCW on this trip, please meet in the church parking lot at 9:00 am. For further information, please call Nanci Totah, 832-247-5176,or email nmtotah@comcast.net.

PLAY IT SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS

From time to time, we have had cars broken into and property stolen. This especially happens when the parking lot is filled with cars for sports activities, meetings and during Mass. Area police departments remind us that daycares, schools, churches and shopping malls are high target areas for vehicle thefts. Some theft prevention tips are: Hide or remove valuables, including phones, charging

cables, backpacks and packages. Women are reminded to carry their purses with them when leaving their vehicles.

Never leave your car running. Never leave your child alone in the car. Lock your car and take your keys.

Our campus security cameras are monitored regularly. Let's continue to work together to keep our community safe.

CHECK OUT OUR NEW PARISH WEBSITE! www.ccparishhouston.org

Would you like to receive news of the parish from time to time? Information about special events, funerals, volunteer needs, etc. are emailed to our parishioners. Ask to be included in the parish email database by emailing: pastoralstaff@ccparishhouston.org.

SUPPORT THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

The annual Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up next weekend, December 8 – 9, 2018. The Catholic bishops of the United States initiated the Retirement Fund for Religious in 1988 to address the profound lack of retirement funding among religious communities. This collection benefits over 34,000 senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests.

Do you remember the sisters, brothers, or religious order priests who made a positive difference in your life?

Please give to next week’s second collection.

ADVENT ANGEL PROJECT Be an Angel for Others!

This year our Advent Angel program begins the First Sun-day of Advent – Sunday, December 2. Gift tags available for you to select and purchase a gift or two for a child or adult. Children, especially, enjoy shopping for a gift for someone their own age. Please wrap the gift and tape the tag to the package. Gifts may be returned to the bin in the vestibule or to the parish office. Please place gift cards in the collection basket or bring them to the parish office. Do not place them in the bin!

This year, in addition to helping families in need with toys and food, we will also be collecting “cold weather items” for the families served by Casa Juan Diego. Louise Zwick, co-founder of Casa Juan Diego, has expressed a great need for children’s jackets, coats, warm pajamas, socks and blan-kets. These items do not need to be gift wrapped. They may also be placed in the bin located in the vestibule. Thank you for being an “Advent Angel”, sharing Christmas joy with those in need during the Christmas season!

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PARISH NEWS

CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL

Domingo Sun., Dec. 2, 10:00 am – Faith in Action, Parish Office

Sun., 2 de Diciembre, 9:00 am – Familias de CCE Inglés atienden a Misa, Liturgia de la Palabra para Ninos, Junta de Padres de Familia después de Misa, PH

Domingo 2 de Diciembre, 11:45 am – Clases de CCE Es-panol, Junta de Padres de Familia, Familias atienden Misa de 1:30 pm

Lunes 3 de Diciembre, 7:00 pm – Servicio de Penitencia Bilingüe, estarán disponibles varios sacerdotes, NO HAY MISA DE 7:00 pm

Martes de Diciembre 4, 9:00 am – Consejo de Mujeres Católicas visitan Wellsprings

Viernes 7 de Diciembre, 7:00 pm – Fiesta de la Inmacula-da Concepción, Misa de Vigilia

Sábado 8 de Diciembre, 8:00 am – Misa, Festividad de la Inmaculada Concepcion, (Dia Santo de Obligación)

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL SMALL SCHOOL. BIG DIFFERENCE.

"Together, we form scholars to learn, serve, lead and succeed." Corpus Christi Catholic School is a STREAM school. Core curriculum content areas are integrated across disciplines through STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) fostering higher-level thinking and reasoning skills while cultivating creativity and interweaving Catholic values. Now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year! For a school tour and more information, contact Susan Miller, Advancement/Admissions Director, smiller@corpuschristihoustn.org or 713-664-3351.

ALUMNI ROUNDUP! Join us to celebrate our 60th Anniversary in 2019! Don’t miss it! Be sure we have your contact information!

Mark your calendars for our Diamond Jubilee Auction Gala and Dinner on Saturday, February 9, 2019! The an-nual auction is one of the school’s largest fundraisers and helps the school make investments in technology, facil-ity improvements, and staff development.

December 4 - Family Dine Night at Zoe’s Kitchen @ 5215 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX 77005. 25% of the evenings proceeds benefit our parish school. Spread the word! EVERYONE is invited to join us!

December 5 – PSO Meeting @ 5:30 pm at the school library. All CCCS parents are welcome to attend.

Friday, December 7 – Pastries with our Principal and Pastor. Join us after Mass for coffee and fellowship.

Thank you for supporting our #GivingTuesday campaign. YOU make the BIG DIFFERENCE. The Fund for Corpus Christi Catholic School continues to accept your gifts. You can donate online, by mail or drop by the office!

SERVICIO DE PENITENCIA DE ADVIENTO Lunes, 3 de Diciembre a las 7:00 pm

Nuestro servicio Parroquial de Penitencia esta planeado para el Lunes 3 de Diciembre a las 7:00 pm. Varios sacerdotes estaran disponibles para escuchar confesiones en Ingles y Español. To-dos estan invitados a participar y acercarse a ser perdonados y reconciliarse con nuestro amado Dios, y asi preparer nuestros corazones para la llegada de Cristo. Favor de recordar, debido al servicio de Penitencia, no se celebrara Misa a las 7:00 pm del 3 de Diciembre.

INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN FESTIVO

Viernes, 7 de Diciembre y Sábado, 8 de Diciembre La Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María se celebra el 8 de diciembre. Este día es la fiesta patronal de los Estados Unidos, y lleva con-

sigo un día Santo de obligación. En reconocimiento a este día de fiesta especial, Corpus Christi tendrá una Misa de vigilia el Viernes, 7 de diciembre, 7:00 PM, y una misa de esta festividad el Sábado, 8 de diciembre de 8:00 AM. Animense a compartir en esta celebración eucarística.

Celebración de San Juan Diego y la Apari-ción de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

¡Usted está invitado a participar

en estas celebraciones!

Domingo, 9 de Diciembre, 7:00 pm - Rosario (Iglesia)

Lunes, 10 de Diciembre, 7:00 pm - Misa y Rosario

Martes, 11 de Diciembre, 7:00 pm - Rosario (Iglesia)

Miercoles, 12 de Diciembre, 4:30 am - Mañanitas (procesión

partira desde las vías del tren en la calle W. Bellfort seguida de una oración matutina en la iglesia)

Miercoles, 12 de Diciembre, 7:00 pm - Misa (Español)

Representación de la aparición de nuestra Señora de Guada-

lupe y danzas culturales ofrecidas por los matachines en cada una de las actividades que honran a la Santísima Virgen Ma-ría en su día de fiesta.

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EDUCACION RELIGIOSA – HORARIO DE CLASES DE CATECISMO

INGLÉS

Domingo, 2 de Dic. – Primer Domingo de Adviento – Las familias de CCE families asisten a Misa de 9:00 am, Liturgia de la Palabra para Niños, clases de CCE para estudiantes y junta de Padres despues de Misa.

Domingo, 9 de Dic. - Segundo Domingo de Adviento - Todas las clases de CCE en sesión, 9:00 am

ESPAÑOL

Domingo,2 de Dic., – Primer Domingo de Adviento – 11:45 am – Clases para estudiantes de CCE; junta de Padres de familia durante la clase de CCE, familias asisten a misa de 1:30 pm

Domingo, 9 de Dic. - Segundo Domingo de Adviento - Todas las clases de CCE en sesión, 11:45 am

ESCUELA SECUNDARIA Y PREPARATORIA – 6TO A 12O

Domingo, 2 de Diciembre – 5:00 pm – Estudiantes de CCE se reportan a clase; Los Padres de familia de estudiantes de Secun-daria y Preparatoria se les anima a asistir a las juntas de Padres de familia por la mañana en el idioma de su preferencia (9:15 am en Ingles / 11:45 am en Español).

Domingo, 9 de Dic. - Segundo Domingo de Adviento - Todas las clases de CCE en sesión, 5:00 pm

DIAS FESTIVOS NAVIDEÑOS FECHAS LIMITE DEL BOLETIN

Las fechas límites del boletín para Navidad/Año Nuevo son las siguientes. Si tiene alguna pregunta acerca del boletín parro-quial o las siguientes fechas límite, favor de contactar a Leroy Ozores a supportstaff@ccparishhouston.org o Beverly Svoboda a pastoralassociate@ccparishhouston.org Boletín 9 de Diciembre -Fecha limite lunes, Dec.3 Boletín 16 de Diciembre -Fecha limite lunes, Dec.10 Boletín 23 de Diciembre-Fecha limite viernes, Dic.7 Boletín 30 de Diciembre -Fecha limite viernes, Dic.7 Boletín 6 de Enero -Fecha limite viernes, Dic.14 Boletín 13 de Enero -Fecha limite viernes, Dic.14

ALERTA DE SEGURIDAD POR FAVOR TOME PRECAUCIONES

En algunas ocasiones, hermos sufrido robos de pertenecias en los coches dentro del estacionamiento de la parroquia. Esto ha sucedido, especialmente cuando hay muchos coches estaciona-dos debido a eventos deportivos, juntas y durante las Misas. El departamento de Policia del area, nos recuerda que las guarde-rias, escuelas, parroquias y centros comerciales, son areas de alto riesgo para el robo de vehículos. Aquí tiene algunas reco-mendaciones para prevenir dichos robos:

No deje o esconda artículos de valor, incluyendo celulares,

cargadores, mochilas y paquetes. Las mujeres se les re-cuerda llevar sus bolsas cuando bajen de sus coches.

Nunca deje su coche en marcha.

Nunca deje sus niños solos en el coche.

Cierre con llave su carro y lleve las llaves con usted.

Nuestras camaras de seguridad regularmente monitorean el área. Continuemos trabjando para mantener segura nuestra comunidad.

COORDINADOR DE ASISTENCIA A VICTIMAS

Cualquier persona que haya sido victima de abuso por parte del Clero o personal de la Iglesia, le animamos a llamar a la Her-mana Maureen O’Connell, OP, 713 654-5799, Arquidiocesis de Galveston Houston. Por Favor mantenga en sus oraciones diarias la sanacion de las personas victimas de abuso y a todos los que sufren de alguna manera.

Ayude al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos

Un donante escribe: “Su volante me llegó hasta el cora-zón —al ver a los religiosos jubilados, salieron a la luz tantos recuerdos”. ¿Recuerda a las hermanas, hermanos o sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas que afectaron su vida positivamente? Hoy, muchos son ancia-nos y necesitan ayuda. Sus congregacio-nes luchan para satisfacer las necesidades de su jubilación y continuar sirviendo al Pueblo de Dios. Haga su donativo a la segunda colecta de la próxima semana.

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MASS INTENTIONS &

SAINTS FEAST DAY FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3…………….. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

8:00 AM REV. J.B. JONES †

7:00 PM ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4……… ST. JOHN DAMASCENE

8:00 AM ANTONIO HERNANDEZ † WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5…………. ST. SABAS

8:00 AM LORETTA & CLAIBORNE CAGE, JR. ††

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6…………… ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA

8:00 AM FLORENCE ALT †

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7.………………. ST. AMBROSE

8:00 AM SAMUEL CAMERO B/D

7:00 PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8…………….CONCEP. OF BLESS. VIRGIN MARY

8:00 AM CONRAD MACROBERTS †

5:00 PM MARIAN HOWE B/D

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9…….………… 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

11:00 AM JOYCE O’DONNELL †

1:30 PM SAN JUANA SOLIS ALVARADO

WEEKLY UPDATES

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 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: Gn 3:9-15,20; Ps 98:1-4;Eph 1:3-6,11-12;Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 2:1-5; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Martes: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21,25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Viernes: Is 29:17-24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Sábado: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38 Domingo: Bar 5:1-9; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Fil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lc 3:1-6