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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 Education Coordinator

Hilda Morales, Religious Education Assistant Coordinator

Jose Martinez, Maintenance

Leroy Ozores, Support Staff

MINISTERIO HISPANO Martha Martinez, Directora, Coro

Hilda Morales, Coordinadora. 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 las Horas Monday—Thursday | Lunes—Jueves

7:40am Confession | Confesiones

Saturday | Sábados 3:30pm — 4:30pm

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

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

PARISH CALENDAR

Sunday, Jan. 27, 11:00 am Mass, includes Catholic Schools Week celebration

Monday, Jan. 28, 7:00 pm Mass, followed by Charismatic Group Holy Hour, all are welcome.

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6:30 pm – Planning meeting for reception honoring Deacon William Castro, Parish Office All ministry leaders or representative are invited to attend.

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7:00 pm – Young Adult Infor-mation Meeting, PH; ages 18 – 28 are encouraged to attend.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm – Charismatic Group Retreat, PH

Sunday, Feb. 3 – Souper Bowl of Caring collection after all Masses

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9:30 am – Council of Catholic Women meeting, PH

Saturday, Feb. 9 – CCS Auction, on campus

PARISH NEWS

PARISH OFFERINGS GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS!

OFFERING TO THE WORLD! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - CCE CLASS SCHEDULE

ENGLISH Sunday, Jan. 27 – CCE in session, all classes

Sunday, Feb. 3 – CCE in session, all classes

SPANISH

Sunday, Jan. 27 – CCE in session, all classes

Sunday, Feb. 3 – CCE in session, all classes

MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL – 6TH THROUGH 12TH

Sunday, Jan. 27 – CCE in session, all classes

Sunday, Feb. 3 – CCE in session, all classes

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January 20, 2019

Offertory 14,783.00

Capital Improvements 5,148.00

Second Collections:

January 27 Latin America

February 3 Maintenance & Repair

February 10 Fund for the Poor

COMING EVENTS JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019

Sunday, Jan. 27, 11:00 Mass — Catholic Schools Week

celebrations begin through Friday, Feb. 1

Sunday, Feb. 17 — Parish Blood Drive

Wednesday, Feb. 20 — First Communion Parent Meet-

ings, 6:00 pm English & 7:00 pm Spanish

Sat., Feb. 23 — Ordination of William Castro to the

Permanent Deaconate

Sun., Feb. 24 — Parish Reception honoring Deacon Wil-liam Castro

Workers are available at Casa Juan Diego to do yard work, help with moving, or other manual labor through the Padre Jack Davis Cooperative. For more information, call 713-869-7376. Workers should return by 5:30 p.m. Workers can be picked

up at our Casa Don Marcos at 4811 Lilian 77007, but it is best to call ahead of time at the number above to make arrangements.

NEW SIGNAGE ON CAMPUS Please note that there are several new signs on campus to direct traffic and visitors to our church and school facilities. Specifically, the Stella Link entrance to the church is desig-nated as ENTRANCE AND EXIT. Please use the proper driveway, when entering and exiting the campus.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Dear Friends,

Braes Interfaith Ministries’ food pantry is ready to serve

individuals and families who are affected by the Govern-ment Shutdown. For the time being, Braes is disregarding the nine zip code served. If you know anyone who is in need of help, please send them to:

Braes Interfaith Ministries

4300 West Bellfort

Houston, Texas 77035

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, WE PRAY…

Mr. Billy Cooper Husband of Margo Cooper

Lori Stout Former CCS parent & volunteer

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!

Amen.

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PARISH NEWS

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL SMALL SCHOOL. BIG DIFFERENCE.

"Together, we form scholars to learn, serve, lead and succeed."

Join us on January 31 at 9:00 am for our OPEN HOUSE. Come see what we are all about!

Diamond Jubilee Auction Gala and Dinner Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 9, 2019! The annual auc on is one of the school’s largest fundraisers and helps the school make investments in technolo-gy, facility improvements, and staff development. Your support ma ers.

CARING FOR A CHILD WITH DISABILITIES? Parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities are invit-ed to explore their unique journey during a weekly peer discus-sion group Tuesday, Jan. 29 through Tuesday, March 26, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the school library. We will explore Unbroken Faith, which discusses the core struggles and conflicted emo-tions parents of children with differences face.

Whether the child is months old or an adult, has a diagnosis or an unnamed difference, possesses visible or invisible challeng-es, parents will gain practical tools for coping and thriving while walking this road less traveled. To sign up or get more information, contact Cathy Graham at catherine@cbgcomm.com or 713-927-2452, or Monica Heller at monicaroseheller@gmail.com. Books are provided by Corpus Christi Parish.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Super Bowl Sunday, February 3

Many of our Religious Education students and Youth Group members will be available after all the Masses the weekend of February 2-3, inviting you to contribute to the annual Souper Bowl of Caring! All donations received during the weekend are matched by monies from Funds for the Poor, and contributed to the Braes Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry. Your generous participation is appreciated!

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.

TIME The holidays are well behind us; the year stretches out ahead. And what sort of year will it be? To judge by the words of Jesus in to-days Gospel, it will be a year acceptable to the Lord. And Jesus

surely didn't mean only the next three hundred sixty-five days fac-ing his listeners at that time.

When Jesus announced the arrival of Gods favor, it was a message for all time, for every year. Similarly, we read today in Nehemiah

how the people gathered with solemnity to hear Gods word as though for the first time. They listened, and then fell to the ground and wept. But the prophet said, Today is holy . . . do not be sad, and

do not weep. The year acceptable to the Lord is this year. The day that is holy is this day. The time to listen is now. What sort of year will you have? What sort of day? Gods help is always here. What you do with each day can be holy and acceptable to the Lord if you but listen to and

act on Gods word. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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PARISH NEWS

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH -- CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2019

Congratulations to the young people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the hands of Bishop George Sheltz on Friday, January 18, 2019.

Tea Haleyana Arvizu Valentina Atkerson

Carlos Eduardo Ayon Sarah Shanley Bauman

Melanie Bridget Castillo Ian David Dessauer

Royce Patagnan Epino Alex David Gamez Galka

Diego Garcia Neida Gonzalez

Michael Anthony Gregory Alicia Guerrero

Sebastian Gutierrez Cyril Cacho Habal

Araceli Hoyos Aria Rose Kuntz Ariatna Lopez

Mackenzie Laine Malveaux

Daniel Martinez Divya Alice Mathews

Seleidy Yasdeny Michaca Abigail Noelle Nitsch

Jesus Ocegueda Terence James O’Rourke

Brian Ortega Mirian Pahua-Aguirre

Juan Pahua Alexander Xavier Perez Lily Elizabeth Peters Micah William Reyes

Perla Rojas Sophia Aline Schlak

Matthew Nguyen Philip Van Tho Miguel Venegas Gabriel Winston

Analicia Nicole Zuniga

A PARTY? TO CELEBRATE RULES? REALLY? .

Twenty-first-century American culture relies so much on brief social media texts--Facebook, Twitter--that we

might wonder how the men, women, and those children old enough to understand (Nehemiah 8:2) could spend the entire morning listening to Ezra the priest read from the book of Jewish law. Returning home after seventy years of exile, the people had to rebuild their homeland--the

city of Jerusalem, the temple, social and economic struc-tures--all of it. Listening to Ezra reading the ancient law seems to have reconnected the people to traditions that

gave meaning to all their struggles. They were weeping tears of joy!

The psalmist is likewise moved by the beauty of God s law. It is not a bothersome restriction on human behavior, but a wise guide for people seeking wisdom and enduring happiness. At the conclusion of his reading, Ezra instructs

them to be joyful, to eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks . . for today is holy to our LORD (Nehemiah 8:10).

Rejoicing is the proper response to the rediscovery of God ’s law.

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CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL

Domingo, 27 de Enero, Misa 11:00, Incluye sema-na de celebración de Escuelas Católicas

Lunes, 28 de Enero, Misa 7:00 pm, seguida de Hora Santa por el Grupo Carismático, Todos son bienvenidos.

Martes, 29 de Enero, 6:30 pm – Reunión de Planeación para recepción en honor a nuestro Diácono William Castro, Oficina Parroquial Todos los líderes de ministerios o representantes

están invitados a participar. Miércoles, 30 de Enero, 7:00 pm – Jóvenes

Adultos - Reunión de Información, PH; Edades 18 – 28 se les anima a asistir

Sábado, 2 de Febrero, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm – Retiro Nueva Vida, PH

Domingo, 3 de Febrero – Colecta para “Souper Bowl of Caring” después de cada Misa

Martes, 5 de Febrero, 9:30 am – Reunión Consejo de Mujeres Católicas, PH

Sábado, 9 de Febrero – Subasta CCS, en el campus

EDUCACION RELIGIOSA HORARIO DE CLASES DE CATECISMO

INGLÉS Domingo, 27 de enero – CCE en sesión, todas las clases

Domingo, 3 de Febrero – Clase de CCE en sesión

ESPAÑOL Domingo, 27 de enero – CCE en sesión, todas las clases

Domingo, 3 de Febrero – Clase de CCE en sesión

ESCUELA SECUNDARIA Y PREPARATORIA – 6TO A 12O

Domingo, 27 de enero – CCE en sesión, todas las clases

Domingo, 3 de Febrero – Clase de CCE en sesión

TIENE A SU CUIDADO ALGÚN NIÑO CON DISCAPACIDAD?

Padres y Personas al cuidad de individuos con discapacidad están invitados a explorar un camino único, grupo de com-pañeros para compartir, Martes, 29 de Enero al Martes, 26 de Marzo de 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. en la biblioteca de la escuela. Estaremos explorando la Fe Inquebrantable, que analiza las luchas principales y las emociones conflictivas que en-frentan los niños con capacidades diferentes. Sin importar si su niño tiene meses de nacido o es un adulto, si ha sido diagnosticado o tiene una capacidad diferente, ya sea un reto visible o invisible, los padres obtendrán her-ramientas prácticas para hacer frente y prosperar mientras recorren este camino menos transitado. Para inscribirse y obtener mayor información, comuníquese con Cathy Graham a catherine@cbgcomm.com, 713-927-2452, o con Monica Heller a monicaroseheller@gmail.com. La Parroquia de Corpus Christi proveerá los libros.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Domingo de Super Bowl, 3 de Febrero Muchos de nuestros estudiantes de Educación Religiosa y miembros del Grupo de Jovenes estaran disponibles despues de cada Misa, el fin de semana del 2 y 3 de Fe-brero, invitándonos a contribuir a la colecta anual de “Souper Bowl of Caring”! Todas las donaciones reci-bidas durante el fin de semana serán igualadas por dinero para el Fondo para los Pobres y contribuye a la despensa de comida de Braes Interfaith Ministries. Agradecemos su Generosidad!

FUTUROS EVENTO ENERO Y FEBRERO 2019

Domingo, 27 de Enero,Misa 11:00 Comienza la Semana de celebración Escuelas Católicas terminando el viernes, 1o. de Febrero

Domingo, 17 de Febrero Donación de Sangre Miércoles, 20 de Febrero Junta de Padres de Familia 1a.

Comunion, 6:30 pm Inglés y 7:00 pm Español Sábado, 23 de Febrero Ordenación de William Castro al

Diaconado Permanente Domingo, 24 de Febrero Recepción Parroquial en honor al

Diácono William Castro

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MASS INTENTIONS &

SAINTS FEAST DAY

FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, JANUARY 28…...……………ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

8:00 AM FLORENCE ALT †

7:00 PM MATHILDA M. FULLER †

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29……………….SERVER OF GOD BRO. JUNIPER

8:00 AM DAVID COLBERT †

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30………..BLES. MARY ANGELA TRUSZKOWSKA

8:00 AM GEORGE & WANDA KOWIS ††

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31…………… ST. JOHN BOSCO

8:00 AM THERESA HOANG THI SAN †

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1.………………. ST. ANSGAR

8:00 AM MARGO COOPER

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2……………. PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

8:00 AM DEACON DAVE JOHNSON

5:00 PM JAMES H. & ANNE TYCKI OHLER ††

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3……………….. ST. BLAISE

9:00 AM MARY LACEY †

11:00 AM BILL KVINTA †

1:30 PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

WEEKLY UPDATES

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Sal 98:1-6; Mc 3:22-30 Martes: Heb 10:1-10; Sal 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mc 3:31-35 Miércoles: Heb 10:11-18; Sal 110:1-4; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: Heb 10:19-25; Sal 24:1-6; Mc 4:21-25 Viernes: Heb 10:32-39; Sal 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40[22-32] Domingo: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lc 4:21-30