Infants and Children under 7 years old All parents are required to participate in a baptismal preparation process prior to the baptism of each child and are strongly encouraged to attend the classes during the second trimester of pregnancy. Please call the parish office, 713.403.4112, to register for classes and to schedule baptisms.
Older Children - 7 years of age and older
Please contact the Office of Children Faith Formation, 713.403.4122, for information on the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children.
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Please call the Office of Children Faith Formation, 713.403.4122, for information.
Confirmation High School Students - Contact the Office of Youth Faith Formation, 713.403.4122. Adult - Contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation, 713.403.4114.
Marriage
Engaged couples desiring to marry in the Church need to attend an introductory marriage preparation class, offered monthly, which begins the process. Please call 713.403.4112 for information and registration.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Non-Catholics (non-baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic, Christian denomination) who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith and may want to become Catholic should contact the Office of Adult Faith Formation, 713.403.4114.
Pastoral Care & Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound Do you know someone who is ill, home-bound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living facility and in need of pastoral care? For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, a pastoral visit and/or those who are interested in visiting the homebound or assisted living in need of prayer shouldcontact Sister Ginny Braniff, MA at 713.621.4370.
Anointing of the Sick
Parishioners scheduled for serious surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick prior to their hospitalization. Please contact the parish office, 713.621.4370.
Those in danger of death due to sickness or old age should
be anointed and receive Viaticum. Please call
713.540.1020.
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Catholic Counseling for Parishioners Are you in need of emotional healing?
Are you discouraged by your relationships with loved ones?
Now is the time to get the help and healing you need.
Counselors are now available. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment call
(844) 295-3167, or visit MyParishCounseling.com/stmichael
Stewardship Information
Deacon’s Corner
Deacon Tom
“Prepare the way of the Lord!” To prepare his way I must be a door through which Jesus enters our world. To be his way in….not in his way!
HIS WAY IN
Collections December 3
5:00 p.m. Vigil $5,776.13
7:30 a.m. $5,550.00
9:00 a.m. $5,529.00
11:00 a.m. $8,335.00
12:45 p.m. $4,504.00
6:00 p.m. $2,855.00
Faith Direct $24,467.04
Mail and Drop-off $6,690.00
Advent Offering $2,103.00
2nd Collection-Parish Maintenance $3,333.00
Children's Collection for Shrine of the True Cross School in Dickinson $73.31
Grand Total: $69,205.48
Stock Donation - Many parishioners prayerfully make their end-of-year gifts at this time. Gifts of stock
are a popular form of end of year gift and are encouraged. The Office of Development for the Archdiocese
of Galveston-Houston is available to assist with these transactions. The Letter of intent form is available
at stmichaelchurch.net/news/stock-donation You are encouraged to make direct inquiries to Michael
Schillaci at 713-652-4418 or Michelle Muñoz at 713-652-8242 for the proper procedures. The Office of
Development acknowledges all stock gifts in writing. Any donor not receiving proper acknowledgement
is asked to call Michelle at the downtown Chancery.
Mass Intentions and Readings for the Week († - Deceased)
Sunday, December 10
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:45 p.m..
6:00 p.m.
† Harry J. Keibler † Jo Ann Zinnante † Susan Durkin Mesich and Razuri families Emily Friesenhahn † C. J. Danna † Ranee Gunaratne † Donald Rowell McGrew II † James Pickell Mr. Wayne Wilkerson (not the pastor) † Irene Stolk The People of the Parish
Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8
Monday, December 11 8:15 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
† Harry and Juanita Keibler † Augie Bering
Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday, December 12
8:15 a.m. 12:10 p.m.
Kathrin and Frank McNamara † Gabriel Zaragoza Lopez † Reverend Donald Bahlinger, S.J
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47,
Christmas Flowers: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church gratefully accepts donations for
Christmas flowers in memory of your deceased loved ones. The flowers will be displayed in the Church
throughout the Christmas season. If you are interested in donating, please contact Jasmine Webb at
713-403-4200 before close of business on December 18, 2017
Mass Time Change: Beginning on Sunday, January 7, 2018 the start time for 12:45pm Mass will be
1:00pm. This modest change will allow additional time for the Church and parking lot to clear out after the
11:00am Mass and allow more time to prepare for the next Mass.
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Social Justice News
Annual Christmas Party with San Francisco Nativity Academy
St. Michael’s Social Justice Ministry and Youth Faith Formation partnered together to host
a Christmas party for the young students of San Francisco Nativity Academy. Those who
participated in our Adopt-A-Family program had the opportunity to meet the students
they adopted and deliver their presents. Thank you to all those who gave of their talents,
time, and treasures!
As part of our Advent theme, “Becoming Christmas,” the activity for Tuesday, December
19th will be collecting NEW winter accessories for the homeless. These items include
scarves, gloves, socks, and hats. Please bring items to the Penance Service that Tuesday at
7pm. All items will be donated to SEARCH Homeless Services.
Winter Items for the Homeless
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Children Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
That Man is YOU! Becoming a man after God’s own heart…
Love is Possible
We finish the fall semester this week with an incredible, true story of
redemption and grace! We will see that the Eternal Love being poured out in a particular way in
and through the Church today makes the love in our own hearts and our own families possible at
every moment. Please Join Us! For information contact: [email protected]
Session 11– Love is Possible
Thursday, December 7, PLC-A
6:00 a.m. Breakfast begins
6:30 a.m. Program begins
7:30 a.m. Program concludes
This session contains:
• In the Battle for Love God Is Fighting For Us
• The Renewal God has in Store for Our
Culture
• The Gift of the Life Giving Water
• Water Flowing from the Temple
• The Mystery of Lourdes and the Holy Family
• Man Cannot Live Without Love - JPII
• Love is our Origin and Love is Our Destiny
Thank You The CFF office would like to thank everyone who helped make this week’s Penance and Reconciliation Service a wonderful and blessed liturgy. Thank you for the work you did. Your unsung efforts blessed our children and their families! • Confessions continue at St. Michael the Archangel for our newest sacrament
recipients and their families. Please continue preparing your heart for Jesus’ arrival by returning Tuesday evening, Dec. 19 for our parish Penance Service.
• Dec. 10 is the last CFF class of 2017. Classes resume Sunday, Jan. 7. • Jan. 18 and Jan. 22, 7:17-8:00 pm (PLC-A): Mandatory 1st Eucharist parent meeting. One parent
from each family is required to attend ONE of the two meetings. Certificates of Baptism are due at the 1st Eucharist parent meeting.
The St. Michael Wedding Guild December 15/16 - Chaves/Harral - Lynn, Marino, Maldonado December 15/16 - Roussel/Procter - Cielieska, Spiller, Maldonado December 29/30 - Butcher/Hall - Maldonado, Rockefeller, Lord, Spiller December 29/30 - Cowan/Magee - Cielieska, Maldonado, Washington January 5/6 - Burke/Vivas - Macey, Lynn, Marino January 26/27 - Martin/McKenna - Cavanaugh, Genitempo, Drew, Spiller All Guild members are asked to please contact Sherry O'Connor ([email protected]) with any schedule changes.
If you are considering joining a ministry at St. Michael's and would like to know more about the Wedding Guild, please contact our President, Marlyn Greiner ([email protected])
All ladies 16 years and older are welcome to join our amazing sisterhood and spread the love of God throughout the world.
Our motto: Unity and Charity.
For more information call, 713.882.9617 or visit catholicdaughter.org.
Upcoming Meetings and Events!
* January 18, 2018 , 1:00 pm. General Meeting St. Michael Church, Activity Center 1
Parish Life
Grieving with
HOPE
Join us Wednesday, December 6th 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Activity Building Room 24
Group Facilitators: Diane Nuar MA, LPC -Rejoice
Counseling Sister Ginny Braniff MA
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The Women’s Guild provides opportunities for women of the parish to get to know each other, share our faith, form friendships, and provide service. Are you interested in welcoming
New Parishioners? Greeting and assisting guests and parishioners at the Welcome Center in the Narthex? Serving as hostesses to families and friends at a Celebration of Life? Creating social get-togethers? Choosing speakers for our luncheon-speaker series? Please join us as we help develop a welcoming community at St. Michael. For more information, contact Marlene Shields at [email protected]. Our annual Christmas Party will be December 13, from 6:00—8:00pm at the home of one of our members. Registration will be on the St. Michael website under “Organizations.” Cost for food and drinks is $20.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament closed at 4:00pm
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING
Mass at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD -CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00pm Vigil Mass – Church
4:15pm. Vigil Mass – Tiger Gym & PLC 6:30pm Vigil Mass – Church
11:00pm Lessons & Christmas Carols 12:00am -Midnight Mass – Church
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD -CHRISTMAS DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 Mass at 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am No afternoon or evening Mass
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26
No Masses or Confessions
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Saturday, December 30, Vigil Mass - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 31st Mass at 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 6:00pm
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD - NEW YEAR’S DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018
Mass at 8:15 am, 12:10 pm This year, it is not a holy day of obligation
The parish offices will close on Friday, December 22rd at 12:00pm and open on Wednesday, December 27th at 8:00am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will not be held on Tuesday, December 26th. No confessions on Tuesday, December 26th. The parish office will be closed on Friday, December 29th and open on Tuesday, January 2nd at 8:00am. The clergy and parish staff wishes you joy and a blessed Advent and Christmas season!
ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR CALENDAR All other daily and Sunday masses will be celebrated according to our regular Mass schedule.
