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Please keep those who are ill in our community in your thoughts and prayers as we wish them a return to good health.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/WORSHIP Sick and Homebound: Please, if you know of anyone sick at home or in the hospital, contact Fr. George. Please leave the following information: the person’s name, phone number, home address or name of hospital.
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Please pray for the families of our dearly departed, and for the repose of their souls.
Rose-Mary Beryen Sanosi
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace! Amen.
The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts On the day of Epiphany, the optional announcement of the dates of Easter and other moveable feasts of the liturgical year was proclaimed at the principal Mass. Like the Christmas Proclamation, it is all about time. But where the Christmas Proclamation situated the birth of Christ in historic time, chromos time, this proclamation reminds us that salvation is happening here and now, kairos time. This proclamation is fascinating and rich in meaning. It originated during a time when people did not have calendars in their homes, and it was their only way of learning the all-important date of Easter. It has a much deeper meaning as well. The liturgical year is not just a series of dates and holy days of obligation. According to the proclamation, the liturgy is the manifest presence of the Lord among us. It begins by connecting the joy of Christmas to the glory of Easter. In a sense, everything is Easter, for when the Church celebrates the feasts of Mary, the apostles and saints, and even all souls, we are also recalling the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. The proclamations end by acclaiming Jesus, who is Lord of time and history—a powerful time and a fitting thing to remember at the beginning of the year.
ASH WEDNESDAY: February 18, 2015 EASTER SUNDAY: April 5, 2015
ASCENSION: May 17, 2015 (transferred from May 14 in this diocese) PENTECOST: May 24, 2015
CORPUS CHRISTI: June 7, 2015 CHRIST THE KING: Nov. 22, 2015
1st SUN of ADVENT: Nov. 29, 2015
Bible Distribution
Blessed Adult and children Catholic Bibles are still available for
distribution after. A free will donation will be accepted to help
defray the cost. Please pickup your
copy from any Usher after Mass.
http://www.accchouston.org/
Please provide pictures and videos of ACCCH events to Mr. Noel Siaha.
Fr. George: Fr. George will retuen from Nigeria on Tuesday, January 13th. Please pray for his safe trip back to Houston.
Choir Rehearsal: In preparation for the spring back to school Mass on Sunday, January 25th, two children’s choir rehearsals have been scheduled for Saturdays, January 17th and 24th at 11 am.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 30th Observance of the Annual Archdiocesan Celebration Honoring the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “A Mass of Remembrance” Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, TX 77002. Sunday Afternoon, January 18, 2015 at 3:00PM. His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will be the Celebrant/ Homilist. For more information please contact the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at 713-652-8203. Reception immediately following in the Cathedral Centre.
Vocations Task Force Have you prayed for vocations today?
January 11, 2015 – The Baptism of Our Lord
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE MONTHLY MASS SCHEDULE: 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday MASS TIME: 11:30 am NEXT 2 MASS DATES: January 25th and February 8th ROSARY: 11:00 am RECONCILIATION: 11:00 - 11:15 am OR by request
MINISTRIES SACRAMENTS Liturgy Committee: Clement Njowo Lectors: TBD Choir Director: Valeria Awah Assistant Choir Director: Christabel Tanifum Rosary Club: Dorothy Samson Youth: Emmerencia Beagnyam Religious Education: Clement Njowo & Esther Angafor Catholic Women’s Association: Elizabeth Nangmenyi Men’s Group: Noel Siaha Community Social Concerns: TBD Altar Society: Evelyn Nki Treasurer: Terence Limona
COUNCIL MEMBERS Chi Nche ------ Chairman Mary Asuagbor ------ Vice Chairman Joseph Fomukong ------ Secretary Gilbert Sanosi Noel Siaha Emmerencia Beagnyam Elizabeth Nangmenyi Dorothy Sampson Christabel Tanifum
Baptism: Contact Fr. George or Clement Njowo or the parish Office. Marriage: Those planning for the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact Fr. George or the Parish office no less than six months in advance. Reconciliation: 20 mins. Before mass or follow the St. Nicholas schedule or contact the Parish office at for an appointment. Anointing of the Sick: Kindly contact the Parish office so that Fr. George can visit the sick person. CCE: Welcome to our CCE program for children 5 years and above. We have a weekly schedule. Please contact E. Angafor or C. Njowo for more details. Rosary: is said 30 mins before Mass and we welcome your participation.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule READERS Jan 25: Children Feb 8: Efua Fonlon, Judith Ambe, Claire Minang MASS SERVERS: Jan 25: A. Fombang, Jayden Patcha, N. Chi, C. Kimbwe Feb 8: D. Foto, Jayden Patcha, M. Noubissi, O. Esiso EMHC: Jan 25: Clement Njowo, Esther Angafor, Azie Nche Feb 8: Clement Njowo, Dorothy Samson, A. Chi CHOIR: Jan 25: Children Feb 8: LESANS
Stewardship Reflection
Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. The U.S. bishops pastoral on stewardship reminds us that Baptism gives all of His disciples a share in His priestly work and calls them “to offer up the world and all that is
in it — especially themselves — to the Lord of all.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MASS INTENTIONS & BULLETIN INFORMATION: The deadline is Wednesday by 7: 00 PM. Please send your request preferably in writing to: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected].
ACCCH eGroup: to receive emails, please send a blank email to: cameroon catholic [email protected]
THE ASSUMPTION CAMEROON CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR: Fr. George Okeahialam, MSP 2508 Clay Ave, Houston, TX 77003 Cell phone: (936) 334-4661 Phone: (713) 223-5210 Email: [email protected]
ACCCH IS A RECOGNIZED CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AT ST. NICHOLAS PARISH
NEW MEMBERS: Do you want to join our church community? Please complete the form in the narthex and hand to Usher. We certainly want every Cameroonian Catholic in Houston here. Please encourage your friends and family to join us. Also make sure you meet and get acquainted with Fr. George, our Pastor.
REMEMBER ……”If the priest is a saint, his people will be holy. If the priest is holy, his people will be good. If the priest is good, his people will be fair. If the priest is fair, his people will be mediocre. If the priest is mediocre, his people will be bad.” Anonymous LET US ALWAYS PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS!
Wondering whether or not the content of a movie is suitable for your child or teen? Check www.screenit.com for the
information you need. “There are no joys like innocence.” -Archbishop Fulton Sheen
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10;1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Around the Archdiocese/Retreats
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent, for this is the House of the Lord.
BEFORE Mass, speak to the Lord
DURING Mass, let the Lord speak to you
Catholic Radio for Houston
Radio for your soul!!! www.grnonline.com 24 hours every day! Listen and Learn!
Couples Counseling—The Office of Family Life Ministry offers enrichment sessions, consulting and mentoring for married couples experiencing some crisis or challenges in their relationship. For more detailed information, please contact the Office of Family Life Ministry at 713-741-8711.
For More Around the Archdiocese:
www.archgh.org/Texas-Catholic-Herald/Around-the-Archdiocese www.archgh.org/Retreats/
The Almost Perfect Couple Workshop opens to married
couples who want to improve their couple communication.
This workshop is postponed to January 17, 2015. The seminar will take place at St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center in Room 140 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of this event is free but donations are welcome. For more information please call 713-747-8711. The registration deadline is December 15, 2014.
Upcoming Women’s Retreat (Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center): Next retreats are are February 27 - March 1; May 15-17; and June 26-28. Theme: Meeting the Jesus I Never Knew, Becoming Companions at the Foot of the Cross. Contact: Barbara Storemski, (281) 376-8278 or Betsy Lowe, (281) 894-4260 for retreat information. General info: (713) 464-0211 or [email protected]
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Jan. 30, Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose with Matthew Kelly Are you thriving or just surviving? Are you ready for more energy? A deeper sense of purpose? More joy? A clearer understanding of God’s plan for your life? Join us for one of our Passion & Purpose events. It’s not your typical church event. It has been a life-changing event for tens of thousands of people. Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose is presented by internationally acclaimed speaker and author, Matthew Kelly and the incredibly talented Eliot Morris. Join them Friday, Jan. 30, 7 – 10:45 p.m. at St. JeromeCatholic Church, 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, 77080. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased by calling (859) 980-7900 or visiting www.DynamicCatholic.com.
Why do Catholics offer Masses for the dead? When we die in God’s friendship we eventually go to Heaven, but if we haven’t properly atoned for certain sins we have to be purified in Purgatory first. We pray for the souls in Purgatory to help them pass through faster than they would otherwise. Please email your Mass Intention requests to: [email protected].
Mass Intentions
WHO IS AN ACTIVE PARISHIONER?
1) Any baptized Roman Catholic who is formally registered through census records and actively participates financially, spiritually, and socially in the activities of the parish for at least six months.
2) One who receives and uses the contribution envelopes.
Please do not eat candy or chew gum during Mass. Please do not stick gum under the pews. DON’T TRASH GOD’S HOUSE
Please continue to pray For our parish family
Members who have lost loved ones.
May they find peace and comfort in the Lord.
Discover Music Ministry, ask any Chorister after Mass
Did you know that you pray TWICE when you SING?
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Welcome back. . . Faith Formation (doctrine) classes resumes today after Mass!
TEACHING ABOUT GOD’S GIFT OF FOREGIVENESS is this year’s catechetical theme, especially as God’s forgiveness is offered to us through the sacrament of reconciliation (penance, confession). To learn more about this year’s theme, visit the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, at http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/
WEEKLY FIVE MINUTE PRAYER
Let us pray especially for all the people of our community this week, especially for our elderly and shut-ins during the month of January that they may be supported by our prayers and assistance.
Our next Bible Study led by Father George is on Wednesday, January
21, 2015 at 7 pm. Please bring your Bible and come and
Food for Thought!
Confess your sins and have faith that our Father will take your hand and
guide you… Romans 10:10
All you who are thirsty, come to the water! — Isaiah 55:1