St. Anne Catholic Community Church and School
“Teaching and Serving the People of God”
December 17, 2017
1111 S. Cherry Street Office Hours: Tomball, Texas 77375 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Office: 281-351-8106 www.archgh.org Monday through Friday www.stanne-tomball.org
Primera Lectura—Asi como la tierra echa sus brotes y el jardin hac germinar lo sembrado en el, asi el Senor hara brotar la justiciar y la albanza ante todas la naciones. Isaias 61:1-2a, 10-11 Salmo Responsorial—Se alegra mi espiritu en Dios mi Salvador. Lucas 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 Segunda Lectura—Vivan siempre alegres, oren sin cesar, den gracias en toda occasion, pues esto es lo que Dios quiere de ustedes en Cristo Jesus. 1 Thesalonicenses 5:16-24 Evangelio— “Yo soy la voz que grita en el desierto: ‘Enderecen el camino del Senor,’ como anuncio el profeta Isaias”. Juan 1:6-8, 19-28
Lunes Jr 23, 5-8; Sal 71, 2. 7-8. 12-13. 17; Mt 1, 18-24 Martes Jc 13, 2-7. 24-25; Sal 70, 3-4a. 5-6ab. 16 -17; Lc 1, 5-25 Miércoles Is 7, 10-14; Sal 23, 1-2. 3-4ab. 5-6; Lc 1, 26-38 Jueves San Pedro Canisio, Presbítero y Doctor de la Iglesia Can 2, 8-14 o Sof 3, 14-18; Sal 32, 2-3. 11-12. 20-21; Lc 1, 39-45 Viernes 1 Sm 1, 24-28; 1 Sm 2, 1. 4-5. 6-7. 8; Lc 1, 46-56 Sábado San Juan de Kanty, Presbítero Ml 3, 1-4. 23-24; Sal 24, 4bc-5ab. 8-9. 10 y 14; Lc 1, 57-66
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 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church 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, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday Saint John of Kanty, Priest Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14; Lk 1:57-66
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
TODAY’S READINGS LECTURAS DE HOY
LECTURAS Y SANTOS
First Reading—As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord God make justice and praise spring up before all the nations. Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 Responsorial Psalm—My soul rejoices in my God; my soul rejoices in my God. Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 Second Reading—Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Gospel—”I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord, as Isaiah the prophet said.” John 1:6-8, 19-28
St. Anne Pray for Us
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
PASTOR
Rev. Thomas W. Hopper [email protected]
www.stanne-tomball.org 281-351-8106 Fax: 281-351-8142
DEACONS
THOMAS DAVIS GARRY JANOTA [email protected] JOSE GUTIERREZ [email protected] PAT HANCOCK [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF
CINDY VILLARREAL Business Manager—ext. 154 [email protected] CYNTHIA SIMPER Bookkeeper - ext. 139 [email protected] CHERYL WISE Secretary to the Pastor - ext. 158 Strategic Planning & Development [email protected] ELEANOR THOMPSON Parish Secretary - ext. 133 [email protected] BILLY SCHMIDT Maintenance/Custodian [email protected]
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GRISELDA ARGUETA CCE Pre-K to 5th Grade Asst. [email protected] LORALEE FONTENOT Music Director - ext. 132 [email protected] OSCAR KELLERT Liturgist; Funerals, Spanish Baptisms & Weddings—ext. 145 [email protected]
BRIDGET LANDIN EDGE & Life Teen Coordinator ext. 137 [email protected] BARBARA LOWELL CCE Coordinator Pre-K to 5th Grade, English Baptisms, RCIA, Adult Faith Formation— ext. 142 [email protected]
RECONCILIATION Tuesday, December 19 @ Prince of Peace with St. Anne, St. Ignatius at
6:30 p.m.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30-Noon Church Office closed
Monday, December 25th All Facilities Closed
Tuesday, December 26th
St. Anne, a Eucharistic Catholic Community, baptized in the Holy Spirit, is united with Jesus Christ in glorifying the Father and in teaching and serving
the People of God.
Santa Ana, una comunidad Catolica Eucaristica, bautizada en el Espiritu Santo, esta unida con Jesu-
cristo en la glorificacion al Padre, asi como en la ensenanza y el servicio a la gente de Dios.
MISSION STATEMENT
MASS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 8:30 AM
Thursday, December 21, 2017 8:30 AM
Friday, December 22, 2017 8:30 AM
Saturday, December 23, 2017 5:00 PM
Sunday Dec. 24 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Sunday Christmas Vigil
Dec. 24 4:00 PM 10:30 PM
Monday Nativity of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)
Dec. 25 10:00 AM (English) 12:00 PM (Spanish)
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Sunday, December 17, 2017
K of C Pancake Breakfast (Gym) 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
English Baptisms (Church) 2:00 p.m.
Hispanic Posadas Navidenas (Gym) 7:00 p.m.
Monday, December 18, 2017
13th Anniversary of Fr. Tommy’s Ordination PK 3 & 4 Practice (Church)
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Simbang Gabi Mass
7:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall Hispanic Posadas Navidenas (Gym)
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 PK 3 & 4 Practice (Church)
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hispanic Posadas Navidenas (Gym)
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 PK 3 & 4 Practice (Church)
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hispanic Posadas Navidenas (Gym)
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 21, 2017 PK 3 & 4 Christmas Program (Church)
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hispanic Posadas Navidenas (Gym)
7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 22, 2017 Hispanic Posadas Navidenas (Gym)
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, 2017 Hispanic Posadas Navidenas (Gym)
7:00 p.m.
MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE LA MISA
12/20 Wed 8:30 a.m. Fred Syzdek
12/21 Thurs 8:30 a.m. Jim Kivel
12/22 Fri 8:30 a.m. Steve, Dolphie & Larry Hamala
12/23 Sat 5:00 p.m. Joe & Lena Mendola
12/24 Sun 8:00 a.m. Albert & Rosa Romano
12/24 Sun 10:00 a.m. Vincent Mandola
12/24 Sun 12:00 p.m. People of the Parish
12/24 Sun 4:00 p.m. Archdiocesan Seminarians
Week Ending: Sunday December 10, 2017
St. Anne-Tomball Parish Support
Offertory $23,870.23 BNB 40.00 Christmas Offering 110.00 Christmas Flowers 448.00 Maintenance 91.00 Immaculate Conception __ _888.00 Total Parish Support $25,447.23 Retired Religious Fund 1,869.70 Human Development 5.00 Long-Term Debt $550,573.85
Do you have year-end charitable giving to complete? Are you able to help St. Anne meet our DSF Goal? All remittances, including pledged amounts, for DSF must be submitted by December 31st in order to count towards our 2017 goal. As you can see, we are very short of the amount needed. Parish Goal: $115,000.00 Paid Under Goal: ($24,551.25)
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Congratulations
Father Thomas W. Hopper On your 13th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood of
the Holy Roman Catholic Church
Ordination to the Priesthood
St. Pius V Church, Pasadena, Texas
December, 2004
Parochial Vicar
St. Laurence Church, Sugar Land, Texas
January, 2005 – June, 2009
Parochial Vicar
Sacred Heart Church, Conroe, Texas
July, 2009 – June, 2012
Pastor
St. Anne Catholic Church, Tomball, Texas
July, 2012 – December, 2013
Thank you, Fr. Tommy for 13 wonderful years of your dedication as Leader, Model, Servant.
Wherever the Spirit calls you in the Church, you always strive to do the will of the Father and
bring more souls to Christ. God Bless you for being our priest.
“Thanks to our God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given to you
through Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 1:4
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Life Teen & Edge Events December
17—Life Teen & EDGE (Christmas Social)
24—Christmas Break (NO Life Teen or EDGE)
31—Christmas Break (NO Life Teen or EDGE) Life Teen & Edge resume Sunday, January 21, 2018
Mark Your Calendars… January 20, 2018 Confirmation Saturday #3
January 27, 2018 – Texas Rally For Life, Austin, TX (info in December)
Feb. 2-4, 2018 – Confirmation Retreat at Camp Kappe
ESCUELA DE MINISTERIOS Y SERVICIOS
EGLESIASTICOS
Deacon Jose Gutierrez PROGRAMACION DE FECHAS
7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM IN THE PARISH HALL
1/22/18 Continuacion de la clase pasada (variedad y diversidad de ministerios) 2/19/18 Obispos, Diaconos y Presbiteros, (carismas y servicios eclesiales) 3/19/18 El Obispo y los ministerios laicales 4/16/18 Los ministerios en Catecismo de la Iglesia Catolico
YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER Life Teen & Edge will have a Christmas break from December 24th through January 14th, 2018. We will resume faith formation on January 21, 2018. Even though we will be on a break please check out our youth ministry web page at: www.stanneym.com for lots of service opportunities over the break – more added as they arise. Also here are some upcoming retreats and events for both junior high and high school youth. Registration forms are already online at the above web site.
Junior High (Grades 6-8): Archdiocesan Junior High Youth Rally on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 10:30am-9pm at Sts. Simon & Jude in The Woodlands. Regular registration by mid-January is $40 and includes lunch, dinner, t-shirt, & activities. Exact deadlines and forms coming soon. High School (Grades 9-12) Confirmation Retreat – February 2-4, 2018 at Camp Kappe in Plantersville, TX. Forms are already on our web page under High School/ Confirmation. First deadline is Jan. 8, 2018 Steubenville Conference – we are taking deposits for our Steubenville Conference in the summer of 2018. We will have a fundraiser in April to help with summer conference costs.
Esquina de pastoral juvenile Formación de Fe por Grados 6-12 tendrá un receso de Navidad a través del 24 de diciembre hasta el 14 de enero de 2018. Regresamos por formación de fe el 21 de enero 2018. Aunque estaremos en una receso por favor, consulte nuestra página del web del ministerio de los jovenes en: www.stanneym.com para bastante de oportunidades de servicio durante el receso. También aquí hay algunos próximos retiros y eventos para los jovenes en Grados 6 a 12 Los formularios de inscripción ya están en línea en el sitio web arriba. Escuela Secundaria (Grados 6-8): Evento Arquidiocesano en sabado el 24 de febrero 2018 desde 10:30am-9pm en la iglesia de Sts. Simon & Jude en The Woodlands. Inscripción regular por mitad de Enero y es $40 y incluye almuerzo, cena, camisa, y actividades. La fecha de registra-ción exacta y matriculas vienen pronto. La Escuela Secundaria – High School (Grados 9-12) Retiro de Confirmación - 2 al 4 de febrero de 2018, en el campamento de Camp Kappe en Plantersville, TX. Formularios ya están en Confirmación. La primera fecha de entregar formas es el 8 de enero 2018.
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SACRAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS
BAPTISM—for infants and children through the 6th year of age. Contact Barbara Lowell (ext. 142) to set up an appointment. Parents please bring a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate in order to register your child for Baptism. We will take parishioners first, and if space is still available, we will welcome parents who are from another parish. All parents and godparents must attend Baptism classes.
Bautizos—Para asistir a la clase y bautizar aqui en Santa Ana necesita inscriber a su nino/nina. Favor de llamar a la oficina con anticipacion de por los menos 14 dias antes de la clase. Favor de traer el certificado de Nacimiento de su nino/nina cuando venga a su cita. Los padres tanto como los padrinos necesitan asistir a la clase. No podran poner fecha para el bautizo hasta despues que tomen su clase.
Baptism—for children 7 years old and older. Parents fill out the form “Parent Request or Children’s Baptism” at CCE registration. You will receive word about when parent orientation will be held (usually in June and July). Children are expected to attend at least one year of CCE before preparing for Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation, in the RCIA process.
Educacion Catolica Continua (CCE)—Primera Comunion para ninos. Es un programa para ninos desde el primer a quinto grados. Si hay muchas inscripciones, a veces se ofrecen clases en pre-k y kindergarten. Para estudiantes en el sexto grado y los mayores, hay programas de educacion religiosa que se llaman Edge y Life Teen. El programa para la preparacion de los sacramentos Reconciliacion y Eucaristia, es de un ciclo de dos anos.
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist—for children. Must have completed at least one year of CCE, be enrolled in CCE and attend Sacrament Prep classes.
Confirmation—for teens. Must have completed at least one year of CCE, be currently enrolled in CCE, and attend Sacrament Prep classes.
Becoming Catholic—RCIA—New classes will start in August. If you have been baptized in anoth-er faith or baptized Catholic, we will need a copy of your Baptismal record.
RCIA Formacion de fe para adultos. Este programa es para Adultos (mayores de 17 anos) que son catolicos pero que no han completado sus sacramentos de Primera Comunion y Confirmacion. Tambien para adultos que quieren convertirse al Catolicismo y bautizarse en nuestra fe.
Marriage. You must contact our Parish office at least 6 months prior to the wedding.
Matrimonio. Por favor contacte Santa Ana por lo menos seis meses antes de la Ceremonia. La pareja tiene que estar al corriente con sus sacramentos. Traiga una copia de su certificado de Bautizo.
WINTER SOLSTICE December 21, 2017
“The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year,” the National Weather Service says. “In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, which is located at 23.5° south of the equator and runs through Australia, Chile, southern Brazil, and northern South Africa.” The Northern Hemisphere -- which includes the U.S. -- is tipped at its furthest point away from the sun when the winter solstice takes place, according to NASA.
Not everyone around the world will experience the phenomenon on Dec. 21; the Southern Hemisphere will have its summer solstice, the longest day of the year, instead.
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Upcoming Events:
The Knights will serve breakfast AND brunch on December 17th (Today) [pancakes and eggs after the 8:00 a.m. Mass; then hamburgers and tacos fol-lowing the 10:00 a.m. and noon Masses]. Pancakes are still only $5 for adults and $4 for children. Breakfast tacos are 2 for $3. Hamburgers are $6 (includes fries). Bring the whole family! The Knights will distribute copies of the book, Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly following Masses on Christmas Day. Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and business consultant. At a time when so many people are spiritually disillusioned and searching for ways to live, love, work, and play that nurture the soul rather than destroy it, Matthew Kelly once again delivers a powerful book that encourages us in our weariness, challenges us in our comfort, and invites us to rediscover the beautiful possibilities God places before us daily. Rediscover Jesus is a profound invitation to seek deeply personal answers to our deeply personal questions. Each page seems to effortlessly reach into every aspect our lives, providing spiritual wisdom and practical insights that help us to know both Jesus and ourselves in a new way. Some books find us at just the right time, and those books change our lives forever. Rediscover Jesus is one of those books.
K of C CD Book Program
Ready to take your life and your spirituality to the next level?
Get energized, educated, and inspired!
This Christmas, St. Anne Knights of Columbus want to share a great Catholic book with you.
Receive your FREE copy of “Rediscover Jesus”
after all Christmas Masses on
December 24th and 25th.
¿Listo para tomar su vida y su espiritualidad al siguiente nivel?
¡Obtener energía, educado e inspirado!
Esta Navidad, los Caballeros de Colón de Santa Ana quiere compartir un gran libro católico con usted.
Recibir una copia gratuita de "Redescubrir Jesús" después de todas las Misas de Navidad Diciembre 24 y 25.
ES POTENTE. ES PRÁCTICO. ES HABITABLE.
Usted no será decepcionado.
ARCHDIOCESE MUSIC
Grammy Award Winning Christian Music Legend Coming to Houston Co-Cathedral
Christian music legend John Michael Talbot will bring his “Lifetime of Music & Ministry” concert Tour on Thursday, February 8th, 2018 to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, Texas. Tickets are $30 for General Admission and $50 for a special VIP Package that includes preferred seating, early admission to artist’s sound check and an autographed CD. Tickets can be purchased online at www.godsembrace.org. For information call 979-561-8883.
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Pantry Hours Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Horas de ayuda de comida Jueves 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sabado 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Financial Assistance Office Hours Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Asistencia Financier Martes 9:00 a.m. hasta 11:30 a.m.
CDA holds breakfast meetings on the First Saturday of each month, August through May starting with a Rosary at 8:00 a.m. and Mass at 8:30 a.m. The breakfast/social meeting follows in the Parish Hall. For more information call Diane O’Donnell at (281)
352-1287 or email her at [email protected]
Also, please remember to attend the Patriotic Rosary on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Join us in this beautiful Recitation of readings, prayers and songs sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
ROSARY PRAYER GROUP
Rosary Prayer Group Come pray the Scriptural Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet with us every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Come pray with us for all your loved ones, those who are sick, those for whom we promise to pray, and those who need the Grace of God in their lives, for the end of abortion, those who have had an abortion, and all the children who have been aborted. For information call Kathryn Dawson at 281-351-0571.
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
DEVOCION A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIAA
La Iglesia de Santa Ana, quienes tienen la mission de profesar, proclamar, promover y difundir el mensaje y la devocion a la Divina Misericordia. Venga, conozca, participle y comparta con nosotros el mensaje y las revelaciones concedidas a la Iglesia por medio de Santa Faustina. Para mas informacion: Kathryn Dawson at 281-351-0571.
An invitation is extended to all the ladies of the parish who would like to participate in this ministry. We meet the First Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 2nd, at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Come check out our nice assortment of Christian gifts in the Parish Office. There are some lovely items, reasonably priced.
ILL FAMILY & FRIENDS FAMILIARES Y AMISTADES ENFERMOS
For assistance/publication of prayer list, please call: Para asistencia/publicación en la lista de oración, llame a: Kathryn Dawson (281) 351-0571 or Joy Fontenot (713) 502-7479
Please pray for the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the following: Jack Collins
Kenneth Hammond Tess Marie Barbara ten Bensel Larry ten Bensel Ashley Kelley Damian Abrego Eli Beseda Carol & Don Adams CJ Liepman Cindy Villarreal Christopher Henry Cherie Barker Patt Inskeep Erna Sommer Ron Thompson Liz English Honorato Martinez Brynlee Rapacz Jean & Gerry Weingartner
St. Anne offers Holy Communion for the Infirm. If you know someone unable to attend Mass who would like a Minister of Care to pray with him/her or bring Holy Communion to their home, hospital or nursing home, please contact Pat Caron at (281) 255-0588, or e-mail her at [email protected].
Monday & Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
MINISTERS OF CARE
PRAYER LIST/LISTA DE ORACION
ILL FAMILY & FRIENDS
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ADORATION
ADORATION AWARENESS
“And the Word became flesh and made his dwell-
ing among us" – John 1:14
AS WE AWAIT JESUS DURING ADVENT, JESUS AWAITS US IS IN THE TABERNACLE
“Jesus, my God, I adore You, here present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar, where You wait day and night to be our comfort while we await Your unveiled presence in heaven."
- John J. Cardinal Carberry "When the Sisters are exhausted, up to their eyes in work; when all seems to go awry, they spend an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This practice has never failed to bear fruit: they experience peace and strength." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta
During Advent, go to the Fountain of Peace and spend some time with Jesus in adoration.
Due to the anticipation of many adorers being out of town for Christmas, there will be no scheduled adoration from Monday, December 18th through Tuesday, January 2nd. Scheduled adoration will resume on Wednesday, January 3rd.
More adorers are needed and are always welcome. Adoration is available for all at the scheduled times. If you would like to sign up for a weekly Hour of adoration, please contact: Kathryn Dawson (281-351-0571) or Marty Lang ([email protected] )
Segrada Comunion Para los Enfermos
Deseamos informarles que nuestra parroquia ofrece a la comunidad Hispana, el servicio de llevar la la Sagrada Comunion a quienes no pueden venir a misa. Un familiar or alguien que conoce desea recibir la Eucaristia en su casa, hospital, o hospicio, por favor contactarse con Susy Kellert 281-857-6376. [email protected]
SAGRADA COMUNION PARA LOS ENFERMOS
To make a request for someone to be on our prayer list, please call the parish office at 281-351-8106.
IGLESIA CATHOLICA DE STA. ANNA
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