THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DOMINGO 17 DE DECIEMBRE DEL 2017 “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 Intenciones de Misa para esta Semana SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 / 17 DE DICIEMBRE 8:00 am Nick Kellen† 10:00 am Luis J. Partida† 12:00 pm Maria L. Carbajal† Tito Carbajal† 2:30 pm Trinidad Rizo† Alejandro Del Rio† 5:00 pm Alondra Andrade, Agustin Osorio† 7:00 pm Abraham y Olga Munoz† Alfredo Andrade MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 / 18 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Happy Birthday Father David, Delia Villafranca† Agustin Osorio† TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 / 19 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Michael Peters† Mui & Binh Tran† 8:30 pm Agustin Osorio† Lorenzo N. Flores WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 / 20 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Mike Vitek† Agustin Osorio† 7:00 pm Sarah Wheeler THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 / 21 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Happy Birthday Ronnie Hamala, Agustin Osorio† John & Virgie† Shirley Magouirk† FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 / 22 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Don Berger† Ruby Segovia† Agustin Osorio† SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 / 23 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Agustin Osorio† 5:30 pm Gummelt & Golla Family† Jeff & Dori Ellis SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 / 24 DE DICIEMBRE 8:00 am Joe Genzer† 10:00 am Daniel Zissa† 12:00 pm Maria Bautista y Rosamaria Gutierrez† Veronica Hernandez† 4:00 pm Sam J. Messina† Josephine Messina 6:00 pm Ed Havel† Agustin Osorio† 8:00 pm Alejandro del Rio† Guillermo Flores† 11:00 pm Por los Sacerdotes de esta parroquia OUR GIFTS TO GOD - That we realize suffering is a gift and helps us build empathy for others. Budgeted Weekly Need / Presupuesto Semanal…… $ 24,150.00 Offertory Collection / Diezmos 12/10/2017……….…. $ 20,066.83 Overage/Sobrante (Deficit /Faltante) ….…………….$ -4,083.17 DSF (Goal $121,000)….………………………93% $111,594.00 This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. “Rejoice always” means place your trust in God; He will provide all that you need. “Pray constantly” means prayer should be a running conversation with God throughout the whole day, every day. “Give thanks in all circumstances” means even in bad situations, thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others in similar situations. CHURCH/CCE OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM MONDAY – FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PHONE: 713-468-9555 CCE: 713-464-5029 LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today is "Gaudete Sunday." The word "Gaudete" is Latin for "rejoice," and in the Latin version of today's Mass, it's the very first word. The third Sunday of Advent has been "Gaudete Sunday" ever since the time of Pope St Gregory the Great, in the sixth century. It's the reason for the rose-colored vestments and Advent candle. One thing that can inhibit our experience of Christian joy is wrong expectations. The joy that comes from Christ goes deeper than passing emotions. It is a joy that comes from knowing that Christ is always with us, guiding us, and loving us, even amidst life's trials. If we are expecting Christ to bring us heaven on earth, we simply won't be able recognize his action in our lives, because that's not what he came to do. Something like that happened in today's Gospel passage. The priests, Levites, and Pharisees who come out to investigate John the Baptist are the same leaders from Jerusalem who later rejected Christ and arranged his execution. When they hear rumors that John the Baptist is attracting huge crowds and preaching to them about the Messiah, they get suspicious. Since he didn't come from their inner circle, they assumed that he couldn't be a true messenger of God. And so, when he answers their questions, they pay no attention to what he says. And as a result, they were not ready to welcome Christ later on. They were expecting a political Messiah, not a Messiah who would redeem the world from sin. They listened to John's message only through the filter of their personal agendas, and they missed the point. Their own preconceived notions impeded their acceptance of God's word spoken through John. They heard the prophecy, but it didn't help them at all. Are we listening to the Sacred Scriptures closely or do we too often miss the point.? Are we beginning to be filled with Christmas joy? Is it enough to share with others in some way this week? We may not be able to do miraculous things (unless the Lord wills it), but we can bring joy into someone’s life. If we’re not doing that with our family, that’s where we must start, but it shouldn’t just stop there. Just as in other times of year there are people hurting, hungry, or simply lonely during this season. If we bring them joy, we bring them the good news that someone loves them and cares for them always: Our Lord did just that. May God Bless You, Father Dan P.S. As you can see, our new Parish Activity Center construction is moving along nicely. Almost all that you see is paid for; what it takes to finish now, we will have to borrow. Up until the November payment to the contractor, we paid with our savings, but in December we began to take from our approved loan from the Diocese. The interest rate is now 2.55% but we ended up having to borrow more than we previously anticipated. Pease remember that the more we have, the less we have to borrow, just as it was in building the church. We don’t know when and how much interest rates will go up in the months and years to come. Please pay faithfully monthly on your pledges and don’t forget your promises. If you are behind now, please start now in making monthly payments so will pay as little interest as possible. The anticipated completion date is March 1, 2018.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DOMINGO 17 DE DECIEMBRE DEL 2017
“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
for you” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18
Intenciones de Misa para esta Semana
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 / 17 DE DICIEMBRE 8:00 am Nick Kellen† 10:00 am Luis J. Partida† 12:00 pm Maria L. Carbajal† Tito Carbajal†
2:30 pm Trinidad Rizo† Alejandro Del Rio† 5:00 pm Alondra Andrade, Agustin Osorio† 7:00 pm Abraham y Olga Munoz† Alfredo Andrade
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 / 18 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Happy Birthday Father David, Delia Villafranca† Agustin Osorio†
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 / 19 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Michael Peters† Mui & Binh Tran† 8:30 pm Agustin Osorio† Lorenzo N. Flores
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 / 20 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Mike Vitek† Agustin Osorio† 7:00 pm Sarah Wheeler
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 / 21 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Happy Birthday Ronnie Hamala, Agustin Osorio† John & Virgie† Shirley Magouirk†
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 / 22 DE DICIEMBRE 8:15 am Don Berger† Ruby Segovia† Agustin Osorio†
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 / 23 DE DICIEMBRE
8:15 am Agustin Osorio† 5:30 pm Gummelt & Golla Family† Jeff & Dori Ellis
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 / 24 DE DICIEMBRE 8:00 am Joe Genzer† 10:00 am Daniel Zissa† 12:00 pm Maria Bautista y Rosamaria Gutierrez† Veronica Hernandez†
4:00 pm Sam J. Messina† Josephine Messina 6:00 pm Ed Havel† Agustin Osorio† 8:00 pm Alejandro del Rio† Guillermo Flores† 11:00 pm Por los Sacerdotes de esta parroquia
OUR GIFTS TO GOD - That we realize suffering is a gift and helps us build empathy for others. Budgeted Weekly Need / Presupuesto Semanal…… $ 24,150.00 Offertory Collection / Diezmos 12/10/2017……….…. $ 20,066.83 Overage/Sobrante (Deficit /Faltante) ….…………….$ -4,083.17 DSF (Goal $121,000)….………………………93% $111,594.00
This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. “Rejoice always” means place your trust in God; He will provide all that you need. “Pray constantly” means prayer should be a running conversation with God throughout the whole day, every day. “Give thanks in all circumstances” means even in bad situations, thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others in similar situations.
CHURCH/CCE OFFICE
HOURS: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM MONDAY – FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PHONE: 713-468-9555 CCE: 713-464-5029
LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Parishioners,
Today is "Gaudete Sunday." The word "Gaudete" is Latin for "rejoice," and in the Latin version of today's Mass, it's the very first word. The third Sunday of Advent has been "Gaudete Sunday" ever since the time of Pope St Gregory the Great, in the sixth century. It's the reason for the rose-colored vestments and Advent candle.
One thing that can inhibit our experience of Christian joy is wrong expectations. The joy that comes from Christ goes deeper than passing emotions. It is a joy that comes from knowing that Christ is always with us, guiding us, and loving us, even amidst life's trials. If we are expecting Christ to bring us heaven on earth, we simply won't be able recognize his action in our lives, because that's not what he came to do. Something like that happened in today's Gospel passage. The priests, Levites, and Pharisees who come out to investigate John the Baptist are the same leaders from Jerusalem who later rejected Christ and arranged his execution. When they hear rumors that John the Baptist is attracting huge crowds and preaching to them about the Messiah, they get suspicious. Since he didn't come from their inner circle, they assumed that he couldn't be a true messenger of God. And so, when he answers their questions, they pay no attention to what he says. And as a result, they were not ready to welcome Christ later on. They were expecting a political Messiah, not a Messiah who would redeem the world from sin. They listened to John's message only through the filter of their personal agendas, and they missed the point. Their own preconceived notions impeded their acceptance of God's word spoken through John. They heard the prophecy, but it didn't help them at all. Are we listening to the Sacred Scriptures closely or do we too often miss the point.? Are we beginning to be filled with Christmas joy? Is it enough to share with others in some way this week? We may not be able to do miraculous things (unless the Lord wills it), but we can bring joy into someone’s life. If we’re not doing that with our family, that’s where we must start, but it shouldn’t just stop there. Just as in other times of year there are people hurting, hungry, or simply lonely during this season. If we bring them joy, we bring them the good news that someone loves them and cares for them always: Our Lord did just that.
May God Bless You,
Father Dan
P.S. As you can see, our new Parish Activity Center construction is moving along nicely. Almost all that you see is paid for; what it takes to finish now, we will have to borrow. Up until the November payment to the contractor, we paid with our savings, but in December we began to take from our approved loan from the Diocese. The interest rate is now 2.55% but we ended up having to borrow more than we previously anticipated. Pease remember that the more we have, the less we have to borrow, just as it was in building the church. We don’t know when and how much interest rates will go up in the months and years to come. Please pay faithfully monthly on your pledges and don’t forget your promises. If you are behind now, please start now in making monthly payments so will pay as little interest as possible. The anticipated completion date is March 1, 2018.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DOMINGO 17 DE DECIEMBRE DEL 2017
CARTA DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO Queridos Parroquianos, Hoy es "Domingo de Gaudete". La palabra "Gaudete" en latín es "regocijarse", y es la versión latina de la Misa de hoy, es la primera palabra. El tercer domingo de Adviento ha sido "Domingo de Gaudete " desde la época del Papa San Gregorio Magno, en el siglo sexto. Es la razón de las vestiduras y la vela de color rosa de Adviento. Una cosa que puede inhibir nuestra experiencia de la alegría cristiana son las expectativas erróneas. La alegría que viene de Cristo va más allá de las emociones que pasan. Es una alegría que viene de saber que Cristo está siempre con nosotros, dirigiéndonos, y amándonos, incluso en medio de las pruebas en la vida. Si estamos esperando que Cristo nos traiga el cielo en la tierra, simplemente no podremos reconocer su acción en nuestras vidas, porque eso no es lo que él vino a hacer. Algo así sucedió en el pasaje del Evangelio de hoy. Los sacerdotes, los levitas y los fariseos que salen a investigar a Juan el Bautista son los mismos líderes de Jerusalén que más tarde rechazaron a Cristo y organizaron su ejecución. Cuando oyeron rumores de que Juan el Bautista estaba atrayendo multitudes enormes y les predican sobre el Mesías, ellos desconfiaron. Puesto que él no vino de su círculo interno, asumieron que él no podría ser un mensajero verdadero de Dios. Y así, cuando responde a sus preguntas, no prestan atención a lo que les dice. Y como resultado, no estaban dispuestos a darle la bienvenida a Cristo. Estaban esperando un Mesías político, no un Mesías que redimiera al mundo del pecado. Escucharon el mensaje de Juan sólo a través del filtro de sus agendas personales, y se perdieron el punto. Sus propias nociones preconcebidas impidieron su aceptación de la palabra de Dios hablada a través de Juan. Oyeron la profecía, pero no les ayudó en absoluto. ¿Nosotros estamos escuchando de cerca las Sagradas Escrituras o nos perdemos demasiado a menudo el punto?? ¿Estamos empezando a estar llenos de la alegría navideña? ¿es suficiente para compartir con los demás de alguna manera esta semana? Puede que no seamos capaces de hacer cosas milagrosas (a menos que el Señor lo haga), pero podemos traer alegría a la vida de alguien. Si no estamos haciendo eso con nuestra familia, ahí es donde debemos empezar, pero no debería detenerse allí. Al igual que en otras épocas del año hay gente sufriendo, hambrienta, o simplemente solitaria durante esta temporada. Si les traemos gozo, les traemos la buena noticia de que alguien los ama y los cuida siempre: nuestro Señor hizo justamente eso. Que Dios te bendiga, Padre Dan. P.S. Como pueden ver, nuestra nueva construcción del centro de actividades parroquial se está moviendo muy bien. Casi todo lo que se ve esta pagado; lo que se necesite para terminarlo, tendremos que pedirlo prestado. Se le pago hasta noviembre al contratista, Le pagamos con nuestros ahorros, pero en diciembre empezamos a tomar de nuestro préstamo aprobado en la arquidiócesis. La tasa de interés es ahora 2,55% pero terminamos teniendo que
pedir prestado más de lo que habíamos anticipado. Recuerden que cuanto más tenemos, menos tenemos que pedir prestado, tal como fue en la construcción de la iglesia. No sabemos cuándo y cuánto subirá la taza de interés en los meses o anos venideros. Por favor les pedimos pagar a tiempo sus promesas y si no lo ha hecho le rogamos encarecidamente que lo haga asi pagaremos menos intereses. La fecha para terminar el edificio es marzo 01, 2018
3er domingo de Adviento "Alégrense siempre, oren constantemente, den gracias en todas
las circunstancias; porque esta es la voluntad de Dios en Cristo
Jesús para vosotros." – 1 Tesalonicenses 5:16 - 18 Esta lectura de las escrituras resume la corresponsabilidad. "Alégrense siempre" significa poner tu confianza en Dios; Él te proporcionará todo lo que necesites. "Orar constantemente" significa que la oración debe ser una conversación corriente con Dios durante todo el día, todos los días. "Dar gracias en todas las circunstancias" significa incluso en las malas situaciones, dar gracias a Dios. Sufrir un poco ayuda a generar empatía para con los demás en situaciones similares.
CATECISMO (de KINDER A SEXTO AÑO)
Felicidades a todos los catequistas que recibieron certificado la semana pasada, de uno de tantos programas que ofrece la oficina de Evangelización y Catequesis de nuestra Arquidiócesis de Galveston –Houston. Gracias por su dedicación a nuestro programa de Catecismo. Alicia Escandón, José Ignacio Carbajal, Julio Lara, Julissa
Villasana, Lilia Montoya, María Del Socorro Mares,
Maricruz Silva, Rodolfo Rodríguez, Rosa E. Castañeda, Rosa
Ordoñez, Rosalba García, Sergio A. Gutiérrez, Vilma
Villanueva
Descanso de Navidad y Año Nuevo
Clases de Domingos: Regresamos el 7 de Enero. Clases de Martes: Regresamos el 9 de Enero.
Información 713 464-5029
+Recuerde traer a su hijo a misa todos los domingos +
SON BIENVENIDOS LOS JOVENES DEL
GRADO 7 AL 12
NO HAY CLASES DECIEMBRE 17 – ENERO 1
¿Preguntas? 713/468-9555
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DOMINGO 17 DE DECIEMBRE DEL 2017
Kinder-6th Grade
Congratulations to all our catechists who received a certificate of completion last week from one or more of the many formation programs offered through the office of Evangelization and Catechesis of our Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Thank you for your dedication to our CCE Program! Alicia Escandón, José Ignacio Carbajal, Julio Lara, Julissa
Villasana, Lilia Montoya, María Del Socorro Mares,
Maricruz Silva, Rodolfo Rodríguez, Rosa E. Castañeda, Rosa
Ordoñez, Rosalba García, Sergio A. Gutiérrez, Vilma
Villanueva
Christmas and New Year’s break: Sunday CCE classes - We will resume classes on January 7th. Tuesday CCE classes: We will resume classes on January 9th.
Information: (713) 464-5029
+Remember to bring your child to Sunday Masses+
LIFE TEEN follows the Church’s mandate to make JESUS CHRIST the center of everything we do LIFE TEEN Mass is held every Sunday at 5:00 pm. everyone is welcome. Bring your friends. Come worship with us. Great Music! LIFE NIGHTS follow Mass and we are open to high school teens Only, 6:30 – 8:15 pm in the Fr. Raye Center. LIFE NIGHT meetings consist of education and hot topics.
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS TO OUR LITURGIES AND SERVICES. ORIENTATION & REGISTRATION is held the third Sunday of every month after the 8 am Mass in the Jerome Room. Please remember to notify your former Parish of your move. NEXT SUNDAY: December 17, 2017
Thank You! All your stewardship time, talent and treasure are truly appreciated. Please remember to mark your contribution envelopes with your name and amount written clearly and legibly. If you would like contribution envelopes, come by the parish office, or pick up temporary envelopes in the church. Regular use of the temporary envelopes ensures your name will then be placed on the mailing list for the next quarterly mailing. Drawings are held weekly for a beautiful family bible. To win just use your contribution envelopes!
PARISHPAY HAS A NEW NAME
“WESHARE” Everything will stay the same, thank you!
St. Jerome Catholic School opened its doors on September
4, 1962. Fifty-five years later, St. Jerome continues to
embrace and extend the mission of Christ and the Catholic
Church through academics, community and service for
PK4-8th grade students.
Are you curious about your Parish school? You are
invited to attend the Open Houses on Sunday, January 28,
2018 from 11a-2p or Monday, January 29, 2018 from 9a-
2p. Hear from Student Ambassadors about why they love
being a St. Jerome Bulldog, while they tour you and your
family around campus. Registration for the 2018-2019
school year will be open. Register on either of these days
and take advantage of the registration fee discount. Come
see why "Here, we are Family!" For more information,
visit the school website at www.stjeromecs.org or contact the
school office at 713.468.7946. The office will reopen on
January 3, 2018. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE
SEASON!
Help our school, drop off your Box Tops to the school office, Thank you!
The Texas Rally for Life in Austin, TX will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Come stand with Catholics from around the State in support of life from conception to natural death. Cardinal DiNardo will offer Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 8:15 a.m. prior to departure for Austin. Buses will depart from St. Dominic Chancery prior to the Mass. To register, click here. If your parish is interested in taking a group to this event, please contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 for more information.
Service Project with Young Adults Come be the “hands and feet of Christ” with hundreds of young adults ages 18-39 at the Archdiocesan Young Adult Day of service, prayer and fellowship on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Teams will help serve those in need like Harvey victims, the sick, the poor, the hungry, homeless, prisoners and immigrants. The Day begins with 8:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheltz, followed by breakfast then head out to serve in teams all over the city. Online registration required www.archgh.org/yacm or call 713-741-8778. Participants can choose from a list of available service projects. $10 includes t-shirt/breakfast.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DOMINGO 17 DE DECIEMBRE DEL 2017
ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK
ACTIVIDADES DE ESTA SEMANA
Sunday/Domingo, December 17
9:00 am CCE Activities – Adult Ed
4:00 pm MMFC – Adult Ed
Monday/Lunes, December 18
6:30 pm Knights of Columbus – Adult Ed
7:00 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room
7:00 pm ACTS Rosary Team – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:00 pm Grupo de Oracion – Fr Raye
Tuesday/Martes, December 19
10:00 am Bible Group – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
6:00 pm CCE Activities – Fr Raye Ctr
6:00 pm ACTS Span Women – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:00 pm Juventad & Esperanza – Adult Ed
7:00 pm MFCC - Pavilion
Wednesday/Miércoles, December 20
6:00 pm Parish Council - Outback
6:30 pm 10:00 AM Choir – Main Sanctuary
7:00 pm Bible Group – The Sharon Cole ACTS House
7:30 pm Legion of Mary – Jerome Room
Thursday/Jueves, December 21
10:00 am Adoracion por las Vocaciones-Capilla
10:30 am Senior Adults Group – Outback
6:00 pm Knights – Day Chapel
7:00 pm ACTS Spanish Women – Music Room
7:00 pm Al-Anon – Cry Room
7:00 pm Juventad & Esperanza – Jerome Room
Friday/Viernes, December 22
Church Office & Facilities Closed at Noon
Saturday/Sabado, December 23
Church Office & Facilities Closed at Noon
RESPECT LIFE: One who doesn't suffer with a suffering brother, even if he is different from him by race, religion, language or culture, must question himself on the sincerity of his faith and his humanity, said Pope Francis on Dec. 6, 2017.
JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVERY THURSDAY IN THE ST. JEROME DAY CHAPEL BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT PRAYING THE ROSARY FOR LIFE FROM 6:30 TO 7:00 FOLLOWED
Wednesday Is 7:10-14; Ps 24; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33;
Lk 1:39-45
Friday 1sm 1:24-28; 1Samuel 2:1; Lk 1:46-56
Saturday Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25; Lk 1:57-66
Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent
2sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89;
Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
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. St. Jerome Catholic Church has partnered with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate to provide individual, marital, and family counseling services onsite at our parish in both English and Spanish. Parishioners and their families make use of a discounted sliding scale fee. To learn more or schedule an appointment call (844) 295-3167 or visit www.MyParishCounseling.com/stjeromehou
SAY YES!! Please put $5. More per week in the
collection or if you just can’t, at least $2. HELP
YOUR PARISH! Thank you very much for your generosity.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER FUND – Anyone wishing to
donate to the Christmas Flower Fund to help beautify our Church and surroundings during the Christmas season, please call Marie Foyt at 713/465-6927 Veterans Benefits Seminar for Adults/Spouses 50+ years old
A Veterans’ Benefits seminar for seniors (spouses) 50+ years old will be held at St. Laurence Parish (Ave Maria Parish Life Center), 3103 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Department of Veterans Affairs will present information on benefits pertaining to health care, spouse/survivors, disabilities, and cemetery/pre-need. Lunch included. No fee. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 18 by calling Mark Ciesielski, Associate Director: 713-741-8712 or [email protected] Event offered through the Archdiocesan Office of Aging Ministry.
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Consejería Católica para Feligreses ¿Necesita usted sanación emocional? ¿Está usted desanimado por causa de sus relaciones con los que ama? Este es el momento para que reciba la ayuda y la sanación que usted necesita. La Parroquia Católica de San Jerónimo se ha unido con Rejoice Counseling Apostolate para ofrecer en esta iglesia servicios de consejería individual, matrimonial, y de familias en inglés y en español. A los miembros de la parroquia y a sus familias les damos un descuento por los servicios basados en su situación económica. Para más información o para sacar una cita llame al (844) 295-3167 o visite la página virtual www.MyParishCounseling.com/stjeromehou
Desea obtener alguna ayuda para saber cómo educar a
sus hijos? La oficina del Ministerio de Vida Familiar cuenta con un selecto grupo de 8 profesionales alrededor de la Arquidiócesis que pueden proveer estos servicios a padres que desean obtener ayuda en la crianza de sus hijos. Estos programas están diseñados para ofrecer formación y para guiar a los padres en diversas situaciones. Para mayor información por favor comuníquese al 713-741-8739 o al 713-741-8711.
CONFESIONES
Cada miércoles de 6:00 a 6:50 y Sábados de 4:00 a 5:00 pm en la Iglesia. Si necesita un horario especial llamar a la oficina de la iglesia para hacer una cita con el sacerdote.
¡DI QUE SI! POR FAVOR DONA $5. MÁS POR
SEMANA. ¡DONA $2 SI PUEDES! TU IGLESIA SAN
JERÓNIMO NECESITA DE TU AYUDA. ¡DI QUE SÍ! ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS! QUISIERAS DONAR FLORES PARA EL ALTAR?
Para adornar nuestra iglesia para Navidad, para dar gracias por favores recibidos, en memoria de algún ser querido o por cualquier motivo o petición. Se reciben donaciones para cualquier dia de la semana y especialmente para los domingos. Llamen a Pilar al 713/468-9555. ¡Muchas Gracias! EN BUSCA DE UN LUGAR PARA UN EVENTO
SOCIAL? El Centro Padre Raye, el Outback, el Centro de Educación Para Adultos y el Pavilion están disponibles para renta. ¿Preguntas? Linda o a Martin Garcia al 713/468-9555
INSCRIPCION PARA NUEVOS MIEMBROS
En español, Domingo, 17 de Diciembre después de Misa de 12:00pm.
Retiro “Joven Samuel: Háblame Señor que tu Siervo
Escucha” 1 Samuel 3:10 El Retiro “Joven Samuel” es un retiro para jóvenes-Adultos de 18-35 años de edad que se encuentran discerniendo su vocación a la vida sacerdotal y religiosa y desean profundizar en la llamada de Dios por medio del silencio y la oración. El retiro ayudará al joven a reflexionar sobre su llamado particular que Dios tiene para él o ella y a desarrollar una mejor relación de intimidad con Jesús para ser un buen discípulo y así poder responder con el corazón y las palabras del joven Samuel diciendo “habla Señor que tu siervo escucha”. Vive una experiencia más profunda en el discernimiento de tu vocación por medio de la oración, el silencio, y la meditación de la Palabra. Fecha: 30 de diciembre, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lugar: Convento Villa de Matel, 6510 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023. Contacto: 713-652-8239, [email protected], www.houstonvocations.com
HORARIO PARA LA MISAS DE OBLIGACION DEL OBLIGACION DEL DOMINGO 24 DE DICIEMBRE
8:00 AM & 10:00 AM – INGLES 12:00 PM – SPANISH
NOTA: no habra Misas de 2:00, 5:00 o 7:00 PM el domingo 24 de diciembre. Por favor noten que las Misas de 8:00, 10:00 & 12:00 son las únicas Misas de obligación del Domingo 24 de diciembre.
NOCHE BUENA – DOMINGO 24 DE DICIEMBRE 4:00 PM – Misa de Ninos en Ingles
6:00 PM – Misa de Life Teen en Ingles 8:00 PM – Misa en Español
11:00 PM – Misa en Bilingüe
DIA DE NAVIDAD – LUNES 25 DE DICIEMBRE 8:00 Y 10:00 AM – Misa en Ingles
12:00 y 2:30 PM – Misa en Español
Dia de Servicio con Jovenes Adultos
Ven hacer "Manos y pies de Cristo" con cientos de Jóvenes Adultos de edades de 18-39 en el Día Arquidiocesano de Jóvenes Adultos día de servicio y oración el sábado, 17 de marzo del 2018. Equipos servirán ayudando a las víctimas de Harvey, al enfermo, al pobre, al que tiene hambre, prisioneros, y los inmigrantes. El día empieza a las 8:30am con la Santa Misa celebrada por el Obispo Sheltz, seguido por el desayuno y saldremos en equipos a servir alrededor de la ciudad. Inscripciones en línea requerida www.archgh.org/yacm 713-741-8778 Los participantes pueden escoger de la lista de proyectos de servicio. Cuota: $10 incluye camiseta/desayuno.
¿Está interesado (a) en hablar con alguién sobre su
relación matrimonial? Podemos ayudarle si está atravesando por algún reto en su relación de pareja. Ofrecemos sesiones de enriquecimiento matrimonial, consultoría y mentoría. Para mayor información por favor comuníquese al 713- 741-8711.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DOMINGO 17 DE DECIEMBRE DEL 2017
VIRTUS TRAINING: ALL volunteers/parents are
required to attend the VIRTUS training program,
“Protecting God’s Children” and be approved
BEFORE attending meetings, retreats, school parties,
field day, etc. Visit www.virtus.org to register for your
class or for more information call 713-464-5029 and ask for Johana.
Good Men of our Parish…. Every Tuesday @ 5:45 AM. It is early morning and well worth getting up for!
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Would you like to commemorate that special
occasion by donating FLOWERS FOR OUR
ALTAR? Call Marie Foyt 713/465-6927
HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE Contact Linda Garcia at the church office 713-468-9555
Monday-Friday 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Or Cell Phone 281-686-1061
FORMED.org/register Enter Parish Code: nr2424
13th Annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk – Support Catholic education by joining us for one of the largest events in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Run, walk, sponsor a runner, volunteer or come to cheer on the participants! Go to www.steps4students.org and register today!
WELCOME! NEW PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Elaine Pham Kim Chavez Mark Laney
Stephanie Villegas
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY OBLIGATION MASS ON DECEMBER 24TH
8:00 AM & 10:00 AM – ENGLISH 12:00 PM – SPANISH NOTICE: There will be NO 2:30, 5:00 or 7:00 PM Masses on Sunday, December 24th. Please note the 8:00, 10:00 & 12:00 Masses are the only SUNDAY OBLIGATION MASSES on December 24th.
CHRISTMAS EVE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
4:00 PM Children’s Mass – English 6:00 PM Life Teen Mass – English
8:00 PM – Spanish 11:00 PM – Bilingual
CHRISTMAS DAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH
8:00 & 10:00 AM – English 12:00 & 2:30 PM – Spanish
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY OBLIGATION MASS ON
DECEMBER 31ST 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM – ENGLISH
12:00 & 2:30 PM – SPANISH
NEW YEAR’S EVE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST 5:00 PM – English 7:00 PM – Spanish
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST
8:15 AM – English 12:00 PM - Spanish
CHURCH OFFICE & FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED December 22nd at Noon, December 23rd through December 26th, we will re-open on Tuesday December 27th in celebration of
