St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 18223 Point Lookout Dr. Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594 281-333-3891 / Fax: 281-333-3815 www.stpaulcatholic.org Monday – Thursday Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m., M-F) The Clergy Staff Pastor, Rev. Wencil Pavlovsky (Ext. 325) Rev. James P. Bradley Retired Deacon Scott Daniel (Ext. 337) Deacon Arturo Monterrubio (713-741-8709) Deacon Servando Rojas (Ext. 337) Deacon Jim Lockwood Retired Deacon Hector Romeu Retired The Pastoral Staff Adult Faith Formation (Ext. 328) Heidi Clark 281-957-7324 Children’s Ministry (Ext. 339) Sara Fontana 281-957-7327 Early Childhood Program (Ext. 340) Vicky Kuehnel 281-333-0176 Liturgical Ministry (Ext. 333) Joyce Lubofsky 281-333-3891 Multicultural Ministry (Ext. 321) Esperanza Monterrubio 281-957-7328 Music Ministry (Ext. 332) Jose Arredondo 281-957-7330 Youth Ministry (Ext. 301) Kathy Giannini 281-957-7320 Business Manager (Ext. 330) Maria Conner 281-957-7323 Bookkeeper (Ext. 341) Theresa Waller 281-957-7325 Facilities Director (Ext. 343) Michael Centanni 281-957-7332 Parish Secretary (Ext. 323) Laura Ruzicka 281-957-7322 Assistant Secretary (Ext. 300) Elena Capetillo 281-957-7329 Society of St. Vincent de Paul (281-333-2509) Office Hours: Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Thursday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Appointment required for Financial Assistance but not for Food Pantry We Celebrate the Eucharist Weekday: Mass in English Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Jueves (Thursday) a las 7:00 p.m. Weekend: Mass in English Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Domingo (Sunday) a las 12:00 Mediodía Confessions: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Continuously in the Chapel 6:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday
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St. Paul the Apostle
Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
18223 Point Lookout Dr. Nassau Bay, Texas 77058-3594
We Celebrate the Eucharist Weekday: Mass in English
Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Jueves (Thursday) a las 7:00 p.m.
Weekend: Mass in English Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Misa en Español (Mass in Spanish) Domingo (Sunday) a las 12:00 Mediodía
Confessions: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Continuously in the Chapel 6:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday
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In observance of Christmas, the St. Paul parish office will be CLOSED Monday & Tuesday December 25 & 26, 2017 as well as Monday, January 1, 2018. The clergy and staff wish you and your family a Blessed and Joyous Christmas! Para Navidad, las oficinas parroquiales esteran cerradas el Lunes y Martes, 25 y 26 de diciembre del 2017. La oficina también estará cerrada el lunes, 01 de enero del 2018. Feliz Navidad de parte del clero de San Pablo y del Personal de la oficina. Que la Paz y el Gozo estén con usted y su familia con el gran regalo de la Navidad
Adoration Christmas Closure Adoracion El Santísimo se expondrá a las 11:30 AM, miércoles, 27 de diciembre.
Año Nuevo - Reservado: 5 PM, viernes, 29 de diciembre, expuesto: 9 AM, martes, 2 de enero.
Muchas gracias por aceptar el llamado de Nuestro Señor Jesús a venir a adorarlo. Les deseamos una Feliz Navidad, un Próspero Año Nuevo y que la
maravillosa y bendita Paz que reinó en el Hogar de la Sagrada Familia, reine también en cada uno de sus hogares.
¿Pensando en una nueva resolución de año? Por favor, considere pasar una hora con nuestro Señor en el Santísimo Sacramento.
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at 11:30 AM Wednesday, December 27, and will be reposed at 5 PM on Friday, December 29, and will be exposed at 9 AM on Tuesday, January 2. Merry Christmas! Thinking about a New Year’s resolution? Please consider spending an hour with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Lifetime of Music & Ministry- John Michael Talbot will bring his “Lifetime of Music & Ministry Concert Tour on Thursday, February 8, 2018 to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. 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. The concert is sponsored by God’s Embrace Ministries and tickets can be purchased online at www.godsembrace.org. For questions and group rates, please call the sponsor at 979.561.8883.
December 17 Financial Stewardship Administración Financiera 17 de diciembre
Contributions $ 21,987.02 Contribuciones
Regular $ 21,987.02 Regulares No On line deductions this period. $ 0.00 No Deducciones De Línea Durante Este Periodo.
Building Loan Payment $ 37,130.77 Préstamo del Edificio November building Fund $ 18,034.43 Donaciones de fonda para la deuda del edificio en noviembre’
2017 DSF $ 130,000** 2017 DSF
Pledged To Date (*265 Parishioners) $ 125,976* Prometido al Día (*265 feligreses)Paid To Date $ 122,597 Pagado al Día
*Increases as parishioners Respond to Archdiocese Appeal.
**Half of all amounts donated over the $130,000 goal are applied to our
building debt. The other half will go into Archdiocese DSF accounts.
*Número aumenta a lo que feligreses responden al apelación de la Arquidiócesis
**La mitad de todos fondos donados sobre el objetivo de $130,000 serán aplicados a la deuda de nuestro edificio. El resto se destinara a cuentas de DSF de la Arquidiócesis.
Easy on-line giving to collections, ministries and maintenance of our Spiritual Home. Visit www.faithdirect.net to sign up. St. Paul the Apostle Church Code TX596.
Donaciones fáciles en línea a colecciones, ministerios y mantenimiento de nuestro Hogar Espiritual. Visite www.faithdirect.net para registrarse. Código TX596 para la iglesia de San Pablo el Apóstol.
FINANCE COUNCIL
The Finance Council assists the Pastor in a consultative role with
administration of parish goods,
encouraging support of Parish and Archdiocesan
stewardship programs for Time, Talent and Treasure. For more
The Pastoral Council is a representative body of the faithful,
whose focus is on the parish community and fostering the mission of the Church. It is
presided over by the Pastor, with members
assisting in a consultative basis to
represent the interests and spiritual well-being of the parish. For more
information, contact the Pastoral Council at PastoralCouncil@stpaul
catholic.org.
2017 Members Michael Benz
Evelina Contreras Raymond Khoury
Harald Langer Matthew Malone
Mario Moreno Tony Quezada
Oscar Ortiz Luisa Rivera
Yvonne Vigue-Rodi Aaron Walz Susan Wells
Barbara Wirth
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Readings & Mass Intentions ♦ Lecturas Y Intenciónes de Misa (12/24/2017 – 12/30/2017)
Sunday (2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38) Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 9:00 AM Malina Wojtkowski, †Bruce Roberts, †Chin
Goon Tang Wing, †Ramon Gomez 4:30 PM † Paul E. Miller, †Ed Meaney, † David Eggers 7:30 PM †Concepcion Trevino, † Maria de Jesus Garza,
† Raul Garza 10:30 PM †Ray LeMaster Monday (Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18) Christmas Day
10:00 AM †John O'Neill, †Harry Lubofsky, †Don Eggers Tuesday (Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22) Stephen, the First Martyr No Mass Wednesday (1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8) St. John, Apostle and
Evangelist 8:30 AM † Theodore Reyes Thursday (1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Mt 2:13-18) Holy Innocents, Martyrs 8:30 AM John and Rose Stanley’s 60th Anniversary,
7:9, 14b-17; Mt 10:27-30) 8:30 AM †Bruce Roberts 5:00 PM † Generoso V. Jacinto, † Gerardo D. R. Jacinto,
† Flora D. R. Jacinto
Please Pray For:
PERSON IN NEED OF PRAYER
REASON FOR PRAYER
SUBMITTED BY
Maureen Dienno Healing Julie Dienno-DemarestShelly Michna Healing Heidi ClarkAl Arens Recuperating Mary ClarkJerry Adam Recuperating Mary ClarkTekla Adam Treatments Mary ClarkJohn McClain Kidney Kathy McClainWinnie Gillen Healing Peggy NelsonCarol Weide Healing Janet WrenAllan Weide Healing Janet WrenAlexandria Kallneyer Healing Janet WrenAngie Law Virus H Clark Bob Zalesnik Health Issues Diane ZalesnikPat Mattingly Tests Wendy MattinglyJeanne Mitchell Health Issues Gretchen MitchellToshiko Ami Health Issues Gerard HughesMalou Gonzalez Healing Lita Lao Bruce Reed Illness Sharon ReedMary Kohan Stroke Pat RosenbaumJulieta Guzman Banda Cancer Lita Lao Kathy Mayo Cancer Debbie WallerCheryl Monroe Medical Issues Latanier RichardJayden Hernandez Brain Tumor Alex DeleonDanny Knight Hospitalized P ParatoreDonna Dalton Healing Theresa WallerGlynn Lunney Illness Peter BraccioMelissa Carpenter Health concerns ACTS
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Join the Knights of Columbus, contact Philip Augustine 832.816.4852, and join us in Serving God, Church, and Community.
Merry Christmas to all, and Thank You for all your Support over the past year.
December 31, Sunday – Calling all St. Paul the Apostle Knight of Columbus to participate in a Rosary for the Unborn, at 8:30 AM in front of the statue of Mary at Mary’s Peace Garden.
It is time again to start thinking about Fr. Walter Sheffield Seniors High School Scholarship fund. Watch/read the bulletin each and every Sunday for details. Support our Knights of Columbus to raise the funds needed, by purchasing their award winning BBQ brisket by the lb., Catholic smoked chicken, finger licking ribs, delicious chop beef sandwiches and sausage.
Society of St. Vincent 281.333.2509
Office Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 AM Thursday: 6:00-8:00 PM
Jesus was born during the night of the year when darkness is the longest.
The Savior of the world comes for the people in dark places. The real, lasting, and deep joy is that the Light shines there.
Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, “Light” has shown, bringing real, lasting and deep joy to the hearts of the poor who live in dark places in our streets and neighborhoods.
Thank you for blessing a child during Gift Giving Sunday. Because of your generosity and thoughtfulness, families faced with hardships this Christmas are able to breathe a little easier knowing their child will find a gift under the tree.
Upcoming Conference Meetings January 10 & 24, 2018, 7 PM @ St Paul, Room 1
Please note the SVDP office will be closed on the following dates: December 25, 2017 – January 8, 2018
(Christmas Holidays).
Merry Christmas from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
May you live in the Light in 2018!
The candles are donated in loving memory of John O’Neill at the request of his family.
The bread and wine are donated in celebration of John and Rose Stanley's 60th Wedding Anniversary.
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LITURGY AND WORSHIP ~ LITURGIA Y CULTO Joyce Lubofsky
CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE Christmas: Masses on Sunday 12/24 at 4:30 PM in English, 7:30 PM in Spanish and 10:30 Pm in English; Mass on Monday 12/25 at 10 AM in English
January 1st, the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, falls on a Monday this year, so the obligation to attend Mass is lifted. Please note carefully the schedule for Masses for the Sunday Feast of the Holy Family and those for Mary, Mother of God: Feast of the Holy Family: Masses on Sat. 12/30 at 5 PM English and Sunday 12/31 at 9 AM in English and 12noon in Spanish. Mary, Mother of God: Masses on Sunday 12/31 at 5 PM in English and 7 PM in Spanish; Mass on Monday 1/1/18 at 10 AM in English
Sunday, January 7th, the Solemnity of the Epiphany and Monday, January 8th, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, close out the Christmas Season. The Masses for the Epiphany will be the usual schedule. There is no Mass on January 8th.
THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated Saturday, January 6th, after the 8:30 AM Mass. To receive the sacrament, you must register by January 3rd; walk-ins will not be accepted. To register, please call the Welcome Center to leave your name and contact information; you will receive a call to verify your eligibility for the sacrament.
SOME CHRISTMAS SEASON SAINTS TO REMEMBER Stephen - December 26. Luke’s Gospel tells about the selection and martyrdom of St. Stephen in Acts of the Apostles. The little we know about him speaks volumes about what kind of man he was, his love for Jesus, and the early Church community.
Holy Innocents - December 28. In Matthew’s Gospel, King Herod slaughters an unknown number of male babies in an attempt to rid himself of the perceived threat to his power. What Herod didn’t understand was that Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world; later in Matthew’s Gospel, that fact will be highlighted.
HORARIO DE LA ESTACION DE LA NAVIDAD La Navidad: Misas en domingo 12/24 a las 4:30n PM en inglés, 7:30 PM en español y 10:30 PM en inglés; Misa el lunes 12/25 a las 10 AM en inglés
El 1 de enero, la Solemnidad de María, la Madre de Dios, cae en un lunes este año, por lo que no es un día de precepto (obligación). Tenga en cuenta cuidadosamente el horario de
las Misas para el domingo, la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia y las de María, Madre de Dios: Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia: Misas el sábado 12/30 a 5 PM en inglés y el domingo 12/31 en 9 AM en inglés y 12 PM en español. María, Madre de Dios: las Misas en domingo 12/31 5 PM en inglés y 7 PM en español; Misa el lunes, 01 de enero de 2018 a 10 AM en inglés
El domingo, 7 de enero, la Solemnidad de la Epifania, y el lunes, 8 de enero, la Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor, cierra la temporada de Navidad. El horario de las Misas de la Epifanía es el horario regular. No habrá Misa el 8 de enero.
UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS El Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos será celebrado
el sábado 6 de enero después de la Misa de 8:30 AM. Para recibir el sacramento debe registrarse a más tardar 3 de enero. No se aceptarán personas que lleguen a última hora. Para registrarse, por favor de dejar su nombre y número de teléfono al Centro de Bienvenida; alguien se contactará para así verificar su elegibilidad para recibir el
sacramento.
ALGUNOS SANTOS DE LA TEMPORADA NAVIDADENA PARA RECORDAR
Estefan – 26 diciembre. El Evangelio de Lucas habla de la selección y el martirio de San Esteban en Hechos de los Apóstoles. Lo poco que sabemos sobre él habla volúmenes sobre el tipo de hombre que era su amor por Jesús y la primera comunidad de la Iglesia.
Los Santos Inocentes – 28 diciembre. En el Evangelio de Mateo, el rey Herodes sacrifica a un número indeterminado de bebés masculinos en un intento de librarse de la amenaza percibida a su poder. Lo que Herodes no comprendía era que el Reino de Jesús no es de este mundo; más adelante en el Evangelio, se resalta este hecho.
Please remember in the kindness of your prayers the soul of Audrey Peterson.
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Ministry and Continuing Education for Adults Because Our Faith is too Rich to have ever Learned it All…
Contact Heidi Clark, Director of Adult Ministry, 281.333.3891, Ext. 328 or [email protected] for more information.
Adult faith formation at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is centered around the understanding that living
“The Way” taught by Jesus Christ is a life-long, evolving journey, involving both effort and decision. To enable adults to explore the
faith and deepen their knowledge of God’s Word, we provide many opportunities to come together in a learning environment. As a
diverse community with a small parish feel, we know it is important to walk that journey with others and to share what we have
learned along the way.
Advent Helps Us Welcome the Lord at All Times
From the words of Pope John Paul II: Advent helps us to understand fully the value and meaning of the mystery of Christmas. It is not just about commemorating the historical event, which occurred some 2,000 years ago in a little village of Judea. Instead, it is necessary to understand that the whole of our life must be an “advent,” a vigilant awaiting of the final coming of Christ. To predispose our mind to welcome the Lord who, as we say in the Creed, one day will come to judge the living and the dead, we must learn to recognize him as present in the events of daily life. Therefore Advent is, so to speak, an intense training that directs us decisively toward him who already came, who will come, and who comes continuously
Welcome the Lord at every moment, in every person. "Our Lord, come!"(1 Cor 16:22) Jesus, savior, you are welcome in my heart and in my whole being. Live in me always!
Have you been away from your faith for awhile? Welcome home!
Who are you? Are you divorced? Are you worried about your kids? Are you married for the second, or even the third time? Are you a newcomer? Are you from another Christian tradition? Are you full of doubt? Has it been a while since you’ve been to church? All are welcome here. If you've been away, you can come back; if you've been living in darkness, you can come to the light. To find out more about becoming Catholic—or even returning to the faith—contact Heidi Clark at [email protected] or call 281.333.3891 x328.
Interested in being Catholic? Attend this Sunday’s Inquiry session right after the 9 AM Mass. We meet in the conference room that is down the hallway to the right of the Welcome Center from about 10:15-11:15 AM. We’ll have warm donuts and fresh coffee, in addition to a friendly welcome and answers to your questions! Contact Heidi, 281.333.3891 or [email protected].
Save the Date - Texas Rally for Life Saturday, January 27, 2018
Austin, TX State Capitol Join other pro-life Catholics for the Texas Rally for Life. St. Paul will be joining St. Helen (2213 Old Alvin Rd in Pearland) on their bus. The cost is $30/person, (includes water and snacks). Children under 12 are free. Tentative schedule is as follows: 7:00 AM sharp-Bus leaves St. Helen’s Parking lot 8:15 AM Pro-Life Mass at St. Vincent de Paul-Houston presided by Cardinal Di Nardo 9:15 AM Bus leaves for Austin 11:30 AM Stop and Lunch on your own (or bring a sack lunch) 1:00 -3:00 PM March and Rally 3:30 PM Return to St. Helen Reserve your seat (as soon as possible to be assured of a seat) by contacting Maril
FORMED ACCESS CODE: Q8QMC7
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Ministerio Multicultural “Ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo, y cada uno en su lugar es parte de él.” (1 Cor. 12:27)
¿Por qué ir a misa el domingo? La celebración dominical de la eucaristía está en el centro de la vida de la Iglesia Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, # 2177. Nosotros cristianos vamos a misa el domingo para encontrar al Señor resucitado, o mejor, para dejarnos encontrar por Él, escuchar su palabra, alimentarnos en su mesa y así convertirnos en Iglesia, es decir, en su Cuerpo místico viviente en el mundo.
Lo entendieron, desde la primera hora, los discípulos de Jesús, los que celebraron el encuentro eucarístico con el Señor en el día de la semana que los hebreos llamaban «el primero de la semana» y los romanos
«día del sol» porque en ese día Jesús había resucitado de entre los muertos y se había aparecido a los discípulos, hablando con ellos, comiendo con ellos y dándoles el Espíritu Santo (cf. Mateo 28, 1; Marcos 16, 9-14; Lucas 24, 1-13; Juan 20, 1-19), como hemos escuchado en la lectura bíblica. También la gran efusión del Espíritu Santo en Pentecostés sucede en domingo, el quincuagésimo día después de la resurrección de Jesús. Por estas razones, el domingo es un día santo para nosotros, santificado por la celebración eucarística, presencia viva del Señor entre nosotros y para nosotros. ¡Es la misa, por lo tanto, lo que hace el domingo cristiano! El domingo cristiano gira en torno a la misa. ¿Qué domingo es, para un cristiano, en el que falta el encuentro con el Señor? Papa Francisco, Diciembre 2017
Donaciones de Fin de Año A medida que se acerca el fin de año, comenzamos a reflexionar sobre tantas bendiciones recibidas, incluyendo el haber superado junto con nuestros hermanos y hermanas los impactos de los numerosos desastres naturales sufridos este año, uno detrás de otro.
Al llegar al fin del 2017, también tenemos la oportunidad de agradecer a Dios y ayudar a nuestra parroquia a través de donaciones caritativas. Este año, en particular, estas donaciones tendrán un impacto muy significativo, ya que nos ayudarán a reparar daños sufridos en nuestra iglesia durante el huracán Harvey y también a cumplir con nuestros pagos mensuales de la deuda del edificio; un área en la cual por lo regular tenemos que tomar alrededor de $13,000 dólares de otros fondos destinados a mantenimiento, programas parroquiales o administración. Los donantes pueden obtener beneficios en las deducciones de impuestos como una ventaja adicional.*
Hay muchas formas en las que se puede hacer una donación. Algunos de los métodos más fáciles y directos para donar son: En efectivo; transferencia de dinero desde una cuenta de retiro (“IRA” por sus siglas en inglés) y donaciones de ganancias en bolsa. A medida que se acercan la navidad y el fin de año, le pedimos por favor que reflexione en oración sobre la posibilidad de hacer una donación de fin de año y tal vez incluso hacer una donación en memoria o en honor de algún ser querido. Existen otras opciones para hacer una donación que son ventajosas, como por ejemplo; Donar una propiedad, seguros de vida o bien hacer donaciones por medio de un testamento o fideicomiso; o puede ser que su empleador tenga un programa que iguala su donación a la organización de caridad que Usted designe. Para obtener más información sobre cómo puede ayudar a hacer la diferencia al contribuir con una donación de fin de año a nuestra parroquia, comuníquese con Maria Conner, nuestra Administradora al 281.333.3891.
*Donaciones de bonos deben recibirse a más tardar hasta el 29 de Diciembre del 2017, y las donaciones en efectivo deben ser hechas hasta el 31 de Diciembre del 2017 para que sean incluidas como donaciones del año 2017.
Para más información acerca de este ministerio comuníquese con Esperanza Monterrubio a 281.333.3891 Ext 321 o [email protected].
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Welcome to Youth Ministry “…dedicated to bringing teens into relationship with
Jesus Christ, and empowering young people to become disciples of Him in their everyday life through study of scripture, catechesis and service…”
¡Edge viernes no se reúne de nuevo hasta el 19th de enero!
Weekend Retreat is in March…Watch for information at welcome center. Un retiro de fin de semana en marzo…Ver para obtener información en el centro de bienvenida.
SPACE doesn’t meet again until January 7th!
Service Opportunities
December 28th 9 to 5..Lunch provided 8 hours of Service by cleaning, painting
and organizing Youth Room
Next Confirmation session is January 28. Registration forms are available for Year 1 – Net Retreat – Sunday, January 14, 11 to 5. Attendance required.
Los formularios de inscripción para Confirmación están disponibles para Año 1 - Net Retreat - Domingo, 14 de enero de 11 a 5. ¡Asistencia Obligatoria!
Watch for Team Discernment forms @ the Welcome Center
after January 1st! Ver para los formularios de
discernimiento de equipo en el centro de bienvenida después del 1 de enero.
Early Childhood Program Seeing Children Through The Eyes of God! For information contact: Vicky Kuehnel,
“Christmas isn’t about candy canes, or lights all aglow, it’s the hearts that we touch, and the care that we show.” Unknown
Thank you to all of those that gave to our adopted families. You helped to make someone’s Christmas brighter this year. God Bless!
The ECP will be closed from December 22nd - January 8th. Classes resume on the 9th. God Bless and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. John 1:12-13
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Children’s Ministry Partnering with parents to keep
the light of faith burning
For information call Sara Fontana 281.333.3891 Ext. 339 or e-mail [email protected].
Go to the website for a ready made Nativity skit for your family to use. Complete with Christmas songs!
SPRING SEMESTER CCE 1ST DAY
January 7 Family Formation
January 8 Monday/Lunes CCE
January 10 Wednesday CCE
January 12 Viernes CCE
Elementary Students 1st Reconciliation Preparation
Retreat was great! Parents please assist your child in completing
Chapter 6.
Final Parent Session during
CCE times
January 7
(Family Formation)
January 8 or January 10.
Ministerio de Niños Asociarse con los padres a mantener
la luz de la fe ardiente
Para información comuníquese con Sara Fontana 281.333.3891 Ext. 339 o [email protected].
RETIRO DE PRIMERA RECONCILIACION PARA NIÑOS
Sábado 6 de Enero (los niños deberán traer sus libros)
Los niños llegarán a las 9 AM al Founders Hall
Las catequistas trabajaran con los niños. Revisaran el capítulo 4 y completaran los capítulos 5 y 6.
El lunch se realizará del medio día a la 1 PM y los padres deberán traer lunch y permanecer con los niños.
SEMESTRE DE PRIMAVERA 1ST DAY
January 7 Family Formation
January 8 Monday/Lunes CCE
January 10 Wednesday CCE
January 12 Viernes CCE
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Year End Charitable Gift Announcement As the end of the year approaches, we begin to reflect upon the many blessings bestowed upon us, including having survived through our own and our brothers and sisters impacts due to the numerous natural disasters we experienced back to back this year.
As we come to the end of 2017, we are also provided an opportunity to thank God and help our parish thru charitable gifting. This year in particular, gifts will have significant impact in helping us with repairs of damages suffered during Hurricane Harvey and meeting our monthly building loan payments; an area in which we are regularly about $13,000 or more short and have to use repair, operational and ministry funds to complete the payment. The additional benefits of income tax deductions and capital gains savings are significant advantages to donors, providing an additional incentive to make a gift at year-end.*
There are many different ways of making a gift. Some of the easiest and most direct methods to give are donations of cash, charitable IRA Rollover Gifts and gifts of appreciated stocks. As the holidays approach, please pray about making an end of year gift and perhaps even consider making a gift in memory or honor of loved ones. There are other planned giving options that are advantageous such as real estate, life insurance and bequests in wills or trusts; or perhaps your company matches your gift with an equal donation to the charitable organization you designate. For more information on how you can help make a difference by contributing a year-end gift to our parish, please contact Maria Conner, our Business Manager at 281.333.3891.
*Gifts of securities must be received no later than 12-29-17, and Cash gifts post-marked by 12-31-17 for inclusion as a 2017 gift.
