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 Children’s Ministry (Ext. 339) Sara Fontana Early Childhood Program (Ext. 340) Vicky Kuehnel Liturgical Ministry (Ext. 333) Joyce Lubofsky Multicultural Ministry (Ext. 321) Esperanza Monterrubio Music Ministry (Ext. 332) Kathy Corbett Youth Ministry (Ext. 301) Kathy Giannini Business Manager (Ext. 330) Maria Conner Bookkeeper (Ext. 341) Theresa Waller Facilities Director (Ext. 343) Michael Centanni Parish Secretary (Ext. 323) Laura Ruzicka Assistant Secretary (Ext. 302) Elena Capetillo Gabriel Project (Ext. 338) Parish-based crisis pregnancy ministry 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
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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Merry Christmas from the St. Paul clergy and staff. May peace and joy be with you and your family as we receive the gift of Christmas.
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.
Parish offices will be closed Monday, December 26, and Tuesday, December 27, and will reopen Wednesday, December 28, at 8:00 AM. The office will also be closed Monday, January 2, 2017. Las oficinas parroquiales esteran cerradas el Lunes, 26 de diciembre y Martes, 27 de diciembre y se abrirán el miércoles, 28 de diciembre a las 8:00 AM. La oficina también estará cerrada el lunes, 01 de enero 2017.
Adorers Needed Would you consider spending an hour with the Lord? Open hours, 2 AM Thursday and partners needed for 4 PM Monday and 12 AM Saturday. Please contact Malina: 281.221.6591 or email: [email protected].
December 18 Financial Stewardship Administración Financiera 18 de diciembre
Contributions $ 16,602.33 Contribuciones
Regular $ 16,602.33 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 $ 21,121.70 Donaciones de fonda para la deuda del edificio en noviembre
Deficit funded from parish and minis operating budgets $16,009.07
Déficit financiado por Fondos operacionales de la parroquia y
los ministerios
2016 DSF $ 130,000** 2016 DSF
Pledged To Date (*300 Parishioners) $119,484.00* Prometido al Día (*300 feligreses )
Paid To Date $116,309.00 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.
If you have not yet signed up for online giving, I urge you as we enter the New Year to please consider doing so. Parishioners who have used Faith Direct have had positive experience and it
facilitates the parish planning and administration efforts. The system is secure, with the Faith Direct personnel being very helpful and responsive in supporting our parish. Registration materials are at the Information Wall by the Welcome Center. You can also can get information by calling 1.866.507.8757, or thru their website at www.faithdirect.net. For purposes of registration, St. Paul’s code is TX596. Please give serious consideration to the use of FaithDirect.
Faith Direct - Si todavía no se ha registrado para donaciones en línea les pido que por favor consideren en lo que entramos en el nuevo año hacerlo. Los feligreses que han utilizado Faith Direct han tenido experiencia positiva y facilita los esfuerzos de planificación y administración de la parroquia. El sistema es seguro, con el personal de Faith Direct muy atentos en el apoyo a nuestra parroquia. Materiales de inscripción están en la Pared de Información por el Centro de Bienvenida. También puede obtener información llamando a 1.866.507.8757, o a través del sitio web www.faithdirect.net. Para efectos de registro, el código de St. Paul es TX596. Por favor considere el uso de Faith Direct.
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.
2016 Members Jesus Adame Judith Crowley
Raymond Khoury Harald Langer Mario Moreno
Demetrio Quezada Cruz Torres
Yvonne Vigue-Rodi Aaron Walz Susan Wells
Barbara Wirth Regis Wrobleski
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Sunday (Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14) The Nativity of the Lord
9:00 AM People of the Parish, Enemies, †John O’Neill Monday (Acts 6:8-10; Mt 10:17-22) St. Stephen, The First Martyr
No Mass Tuesday (1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8) St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
No Mass Wednesday (1 Jn 1:-5-2:2; Mt 2:13-18) The Holy Innocents,
Martyrs 8:30 AM Theodore Reyes, †Rita Rosenbaum Thursday (1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35) St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and
Martyr 8:30 AM †Rev. Charles J. Borkis, O.M.J. 7:00 PM Fr. Eric Pitre Friday (Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17, Mt 2:13-15, 19-
23) The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:30 AM Austin Tom, †Glenda Scholar, †Jerry Landry
Saturday (1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18) St. Sylvester 1 Pope Vigil: NM 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21)
8:30 AM † Rev. Charles J. Borkis, O.M.J 5:00 PM †Generoso V. Jacinto, †Flora R. Jacinto,
†Gerardo R. Jacinto Please Pray For
PERSON IN NEED OF PRAYER
REASON FOR PRAYER
SUBMITTED BY
Freddie Johnston ALS Sonia Johnston Carmen Heckler Widowed Ana Thompson Mary Kohan Health Issues Pat Rosenbaum Margaret Latimer Health Issues Pat Rosenbaum Verena Costello Recovery Sam Costello Dorothy Breidenstein Health Issues Legion of Mary Tommy Schmitt Illness Kathleen Stellato Kelby Franklin Illness Gloria Bracio Tina Franklin Health Issues Gloria Bracio Brandon Walters Healing Kelley Walters Beverly Tiger Illness Mary Cooper Ken Tiger Illness Mary Cooper David Scott Illness Mary Cooper Felicitas Leal Illness Leonor Leal Ernestina Soto Illness Leonor Leal Don Richardson Illness Robbie Richardson Linda Pankau Unhealthy Kidney Bibi Robbins Ron Quebedeaux Health Issues Knights of Columbus Betty Quebedeaux Hospitalized Knights of Columbus
NOTE: In order to maintain an updated Prayer List, we are removing names that have been on the prayer list longer than two months. Please call the parish office, 281.333.3891 to keep a name, add a name, or remove your name from the list.
The host, wine and candles are offered for the healing of Bruce Perkins and Jackie Jensson by their family.
On behalf of everyone in the Music Department, I wish you and those you love a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
May we continue to pray for peace and justice throughout the world.
May we recognize the dignity of Christ in every person we meet.
May we share the love of Christ with all those we encounter.
May we always be grateful for the many blessings in our lives.
May we be generous friends to the poor and needy.
The Christ child that lays in the manger is
the Christ that brings us peace and joy,
redemption and salvation, hope and love.
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The Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated Saturday, January 7th, after the 8:30 AM Mass. To receive the sacrament, you MUST register by January 5th; 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.
UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS
El Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos será celebrado el sábado 7 enero después de la Misa de 8:30 AM. Para recibir el sacramento debe registrarse no más tardar de 5 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.
CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE
There will be NO 8:30 AM Mass Nor confessions at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, December 27th.
The 8:30 AM Mass will be celebrated Wednesday through Saturday as usual.
There will be confessions Thursday, December 29th.
The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed as usual before the 8:30 AM Mass on
December 31st, and will be exposed after the 8:30 AM Mass on January 3rd.
MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
Saturday, December 31st: 5 PM Mass in English
Sunday, January 1st 9 AM Mass in English
12 Noon Mass in Spanish
(There will NOT be Mass at 5 PM.)
Silver Linings Bible Study group will meet in Room 10 at 1 PM, Thursday, January 12.
HORARIO DEL TIEMPO NAVIDENO
No hay ni Misa a las 8:30 AM Ni confesiones a las 5:30 PM el martes, 27 de diciembre.
Tendremos Misa a las 8:30 AM como siempre, miércoles por sábado.
Hay confesiones y Misa este jueves 29 de diciembre.
Se reposará el Santísimo antes de la Misa de las 8:30 AM
el sábado 31 de diciembre y se expondrá después de la Misa
de las 8:30 AM el martes 3 de enero.
MARIA, MADRE DE DIOS sábado, 31 de diciembre: Misa en ingles a las 5 PM
Domingo, 1 de enero: Misa en ingles a las 9 AM
Misa en español a las 12 PM del mediodía
(No habrá Misa en ingles as las 5 PM)
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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.
Are You New to St. Paul’s? If so, we extend a warm, joyful welcome to you. We are more and we are better because of you. Please take a moment to pick up a parish registration form on the wall adjacent to the Welcome Center. If you’ve been away from the Church for a while, we’d love to welcome you back in a very special, personal way, with our Catholics Come Home program beginning after the first of the year. Contact Heidi, our director of adult ministry, for more info: 281.333.3891, or [email protected].
Lenten Parish Mission We are pleased to announce that our Lenten parish mission will feature nationally-known evangelist and author Jon Leonetti. He will be presenting three evenings: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, April 2-4, 2017. Topics he’ll address include who God is and why that matters, saints and scripture, and how to emulate the saints in our daily lives. Each session will last from 7-8:15 PM. Mark your calendars now and start inviting friends and family to join you. The event is free but an offering will be collected.
Loving Embrace Infertility Support Group
Loving Embrace is a Catholic educational support group for couples who have endured or are presently enduring the pain and suffering of infertility. Participants meet the 3rd Thursday of each month. The group provides support for coping with infertility and explores resources, methods, and options that are morally faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. For rotation information contact Shannon Lassen at 832.978.6716 or [email protected].
Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry meet from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in Parlor A. We will resume our normal meeting schedule in January 2017, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. If you would like to make a New Year's resolution to help provide quiet comfort to those in need, please consider joining this ministry. If you do not know how to make a prayer shawl, we can teach you. Contact Mary Fitts at 281.486.5895 for more information.
Litany of Welcome Who are you? Are you divorced? Are you married with kids, worrying for them and committed to their welfare? Are you married for the second, or even the third time? Are you a single parent struggling to make ends meet? Are you gay or lesbian? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.
Are you lonely? Are you a widow? Are you a single man or woman who would prefer to have a spouse? Are you a person with disabilities or disfigurement? Have you run out of luck? Are you living with shame? Have you been a prisoner? Has an addiction left you feeling like you don’t belong or aren’t deserving? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.
Are you a newcomer in this parish? An immigrant maybe? Are you from another Christian tradition? Are you full of doubt today, like Thomas? Has it been a while since you darkened the doorway of this church? Or are you a regular here, full of faith and enthusiasm for the parish? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.
All people of good will are welcome here: that's the really good news! If you've been away, you can come back; if you've been living in darkness, you can come to the light; if you haven't been able to believe without seeing him, look around you: the Body of Christ has come to Mass today. Sinners are welcome. Saints, too. Everyone is welcome to come to Christ: My Lord and my God, indeed.
Weekly Zumba Classes Join us for fun, energizing Zumba classes. They take place in Founders Hall at 10 AM on Saturday. A $5 donation goes towards the support of various adult ministry programs. All are welcome, regardless of your fitness level. For details, contact [email protected].
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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)
Para más información acerca de este ministerio comuníquese con Esperanza Monterrubio a 281.333.3891 Ext 321 o
El Hijo de Dios se hizo hombre "Por nosotros los hombres y por nuestra salvación bajó del cielo, y por obra del Espíritu Santo se encarnó de María la Virgen y se hizo hombre." ¡Esto es parte del Credo que profesamos cada domingo y esta Navidad recordamos agradecidos y llenos de gozo! El Cardenal Avery Dulles, escribió lo siguiente acerca de este misterio de la Encarnación. Vale la pena reflexionarlo:
“La Encarnación no significa que Dios nos salva de los dolores de esta vida. Significa que Dios está con nosotros. Para el cristiano, así como para todos los demás, habrá frío, temporadas de soledad, temporadas de enfermedad, temporadas de frustración, y un tiempo en el que moriremos. La Navidad no nos da una escalera para saltar fuera de la condición humana. Nos da un taladro que nos permite ahondar dentro del corazón de todo lo que es, y ahí, encontrarlo vislumbrando con la divinidad.”
FORMACION PARA EL MINISTERIO CRISTIANO PROGRAMA PARA ADULTOS PARA
APRENDER DE LA FE CATOLICA Empezando el 25 de enero, 2017 y cada miércoles de 7 a 9 PM. Este es el último semestre de este programa Arquidiocesano aquí en San Pablo. Este programa enseña las bases de nuestra Fe católica. Algunos de los temas que se enseñará son: Enseñanza Moral e Historia de la Iglesia. Al finalizar este programa, se recibe un Certificado de manos del Cardenal Daniel DiNardo. Para más información, comuníquese con Irene Andrea Herrera al 832.213.8652 o a [email protected].
¡SE NECESITAN PERSONAS QUE VENGAN
AL SANTISIMO!
¿Consideras una hora con Nuestro Señor? jueves, 2 AM, favor de llamar o enviar mensaje a Hortensia, 281.731.6539.
Directorio de San Pablo Estamos trabajando con Guide Book Publishing para actualizar el guía y directorio de nuestra parroquia. Este directorio será actualizado y mandado directamente a sus casas cada año. Este libro será el Quien, Que, Donde, Cuando, Por Qué y Como de nuestra iglesia. El libro se proporciona SIN COSTO a San Pablo. Las empresas locales están siendo solicitadas para anunciar en el libro. Si usted es dueño o administra un negocio y desea informarse sobre la publicidad en nuestro libro, llame a la Oficina de la Iglesia al 281.333.3891 y pida a Celestine. También puede llamarla directamente en su celular, al 832.272.4445. Celestine estará en el Nártex después de todas las misas el 14 y 15 de enero por si quiere información o inscribir si negocio en persona.
Segunda Fase de Ladrillos para el Jardín de Paz Abierta Durante Diciembre
¡Ladrillos grabados son regalos perfectos para la Navidad, celebración de sacramentos, graduación, y otras ocasiones especiales! Tarjetas de regalo para sus seres queridos están disponibles, de cortesía con su compra.
Visite el Centro de Bienvenida durante el mes de diciembre, o visiten las mesas después de todas las misas los dos primeros fines de semana en diciembre (3 y 4 de diciembre, 9 y 10 de diciembre) para hacer sus pedidos. Depósitos y los planes de pago están disponibles. ¡Todas las compras son deducibles de impuestos!
Las ventas se cerrarán y ladrillos ordenados el 2 de enero. La instalación de los ladrillos será en febrero. No pierda esta oportunidad para un lugar permanente de honor para una persona o evento especial en el Jardín de la Paz de nuestra Santa Madre.
Reserva la fecha Caritas (Kar-i-tas) “Me lo hicieron a mi” Matthew 25:40 25 de marzo, 2017
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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…”
During Christmas Break the Youth Room will be open weekdays* 9:30 – 4:30. Meet up for playing board games, movies and helping the parish if needed. Snacks too! Don’t be bored! Let’s have some fun! Open Wednesday, December 28th, Thursday, December 29th and ½ day Friday, December 30th.
Space’s Next Session is January 8th.
Next Session is Jan 9th.
Peace Garden Brick Sales Phase 2 Open through December
Engraved bricks are the perfect gift for Christmas gifts, Celebration of Sacraments, Graduation, and other special occasions and milestones! Special gift cards for your loved ones are available, complimentary with your purchase.
Visit the welcome center now through the month of December, or at our tables after all masses the first two weekends of December, (December 3 and 4; December 9 and 10) to place your orders. Deposits and payment plans are available. All purchases are tax deductible!
Sales will close and orders placed on January 2nd. Installation of the bricks ordered will be in February. Don't miss this opportunity for a lasting and permanent place of honor for a special person or event in our Holy Mother's Peace Garden.
Save the date March 25, 2017 Caritas (Kar-i-tas) Selfless “love”; agape
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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].
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
¡FELIZ NAVIDAD! www.stpaulcatholic.org/christmas
PARENTS, To help you share the Gospel with your 3 – 6 year olds each Sunday please pick up the Children’s Bulletin from the basket by the Baptismal Font as you enter Church. After Mass make sure that you take the bulletin home. It has a secret code for your preschoolers and your elementary students to access games on your computer!
NO CCE UNTIL JANUARY! PRESCHOOL CCE SUNDAY/DOMINGO
During 9 AM and 12 PM Mass SPRING SEMESTER: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26,
March 5, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30, and May 7
ELEMENTARY CCE MONDAY/LUNES 6:30 – 7:45 PM English and Spanish classes
SPRING SEMESTER: Jan 9, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 20, 27, April 3, 17, 24, and May 1
ELEMENTARY CCE WEDNESDAY 5:00 – 6:15 PM English
SPRING SEMESTER: Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, March 8, 22, 29, April 5, 19, 26, and May 3
The ECP is closed until January 3, when classes resume. For
information on our program, please call 281.333.0176
We, in the Early Childhood Program would like to wish you and your family a blessed and wonderful Christmas.
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St. Paul Directory We are working with Guide Book Publishing to update the Guide Book & Directory for our parish. This directory will be updated and delivered directly to your homes annually. This book will be the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of our church. The book is being provided at NO COST to St. Paul. Local businesses are being solicited to advertise in the book. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the Church Office at 281.333.3891and ask for Celestine. She can also be reached on her cell, at 832.272.4445. Celestine will be in the Narthex after all masses January 14, and 15 should you have questions or wish to sign up your business in person.
Society of St. Vincent 281.333.2509 Office Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 AM &Thursday: 6:00-8:00 PM
Upcoming Conference Meetings January 11, 2017, 7 PM @ St Paul
January 25, 2017, 7 PM @ St Paul
Please note the SVDP office will be closed on the following dates:
