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HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSPEH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017 LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DOMINGO 31 DE DECIEMBRE DEL 2017

Intenciones de Misa para esta Semana

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 / 31 DE DICIEMBRE 8:00 am For our Parishioners, Agustin Osorio† 10:00 am Richard & Betty† Klodginski 12:00 pm Jose G & Rosa Carbajal† 2:30 pm Evans Luna† Martha Nunez† 5:00 pm Fran Gallsgher† 7:00 pm Sabrina Morales† MONDAY, JANUARY 1 / 1 DE ENERO 8:15 am Almeda Uy† 12:00 pm Por todos los matrimonios del mundo TUESDAY JANUARY 2 / 2 DE ENERO 8:15 am Shannon Thompson 8:30 pm Bendiciones por un ano de buena salud y prosperidad WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 / 3 DE ENERO 8:15 am Shannon Thompson 7:00 pm Robert Schnepp† THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 / 4 DE ENERO 8:15 am Julie Lyons† FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 / 5 DE ENERO 8:15 am Judge A. Gutierrez Jr.† SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 / 6 DE ENERO 8:15 am Juan & Delfa Orellana 28th Wedding Anniversary

5:30 pm Luis Sanchez† Dolores Sanchez† SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 / 7 DE ENERO 8:00 am For our Parishioners 10:00 am Miguel & Librada Santiago† 12:00 pm Reyes Carbajal† Para La Virgen de Guadalupe 2:30 pm Lucia Vasquez, Alvaro Torres† 5:00 pm Shannon Thompson 7:00 pm Para Nuestro Feligreses, Severo Maldonado†

Feast of the Holy Family That as grateful children of God, we remember to tell family and friends that we love them every day. During this season of giving, let us remember the most important gift we have received – being children of God. As God’s children, it’s important that we express our love for others as well. Tell your spouse, children and other family members and friends that you love them, frequently.

LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today’s feast reminds us that our family is a basic foundation of love. We count on them and we know that they count on us. That bedrock also reminds us that we can always count on the love of God as well. In today’s 1st Reading, Sirach reminds us that we should not take our family for granted. A family is a gift, and our family is our family no matter what they do or don’t do on our behalf. We feel that all too well when we don’t respond to the love shown by our family, or lose a member of our family unexpectedly. We count on our family, and that reliance reflects the reliance we should have on God. When we can’t count on our family, it’s hard for us to count on

anything else, even God. We all know of truly tragic and heart-breaking family situations – divorce, children lost to drugs, squabbles over inheritances, misunderstandings, even betrayals – but even in those situations we don’t lose sight of the ideal Sirach describes: a father and mother set in honor and authority over their children, children revering and praying for their parents, obeying them and caring for them when they grow old, and the blessings God showers on children who do so. This model of mutual respect, help, and reliance is meant to be reflected in our society as well, so when it’s not lived in the family, it’s no surprise that society suffers as a result. Our family is more than what they do or don’t do for us, and more than what they mean or don’t mean to us: they are our family. God has given them to us, and us to them.

In the 2nd Reading, St. Paul reminds us that as believers we are all brothers and sisters in the great family of Our Father thanks to Jesus, and our virtues should show the same love and respect we experience in our own family. We’re made holy by sharing in the life of God, through our Baptism, and we are “beloved” because we have received the gift of life itself, no strings attached. We build our love on that bedrock of divine love by bearing with one another and forgiving each other when grievances come, just as the Lord has forgiven us for all those times we haven’t shown him the love he deserved. With a spirit of gratitude to God for the gift of life and the gift of his Son, we serve and love each other in our family, avoiding bitterness and provocations and disobedience. “Obedience” grates on ears today in a world that’s so obsessed with autonomy and self-reliance, but in a family, it means acknowledging the gift God has given us of someone we can rely on. We show gratitude by obeying, and it reminds us that being someone relied on can be a big sacrifice and responsibility as well.

Today’s Gospel, reminds us that the Holy Family, and every holy family, is centered on Christ. He’s the ultimate bedrock of our love. Simeon was promised by the Holy Spirit that he would see the Messiah before he died. He didn’t know when, he didn’t know how, but when the moment came the Holy Spirit led him to the baby Jesus in the Temple and revealed Jesus to be the Christ. Simeon didn’t just rejoice for his sake at finally meeting the Messiah, but for all of Israel that had been waiting for him. A whole family of faith built on love for God through love for Christ was being born. Anna’s married life was short; she spent more of her life as a widow than as a wife, but all those years were full of prayer. Anna spent many years in prayer and expectation, but when the moment came, she didn’t shy away from giving witness as well. She was attentive to the signs of the times, helped by the Holy Spirit, and she saw that the time of redemption was at hand. Both Simeon and Anna remind us that the elderly have a great vocation to prayer and to sharing their wisdom. Who can deny the impact of grandparents and even great aunts and uncles in their lives? Pray for your family often.

May God Bless You, Father Dan


CARTA DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO Queridos Parroquianos, La Fiesta de hoy nos recuerda que nuestra familia es un fundamento básico de amor. Contamos con ellos y sabemos que cuentan con nosotros. Ese pilar también nos recuerdan que siempre podemos contar con el amor de Dios. En la 1 Lectura de Siracides nos recuerda que no debemos dar por hecho a nuestra familia. Una familia es un regalo, y nuestra familia es nuestra familia sin importar lo que hagan o no hagan en nuestro nombre. No nos sentimos bien cuando no respondemos al amor mostrado por nuestra familia, o perdemos a un miembro de nuestra familia inesperadamente. Contamos con nuestra familia, y esa dependencia refleja la confianza que debemos tener sobre Dios. Cuando no podemos contar con nuestra familia, es difícil para nosotros contar con cualquier otra cosa, incluso Dios. Todos conocemos situaciones de familiares verdaderamente trágicas y que rompen el corazón – divorcios, niños perdidos en las drogas, riñas por herencias, malentendidos, incluso traiciones – pero incluso en esas situaciones no perdemos de vista el ideal Siracides describe: un padre y una madre es un puesto de honor y autoridad sobre sus hijos, los niños reverenciando y orando por sus padres, obedeciendo a ellos y cuidando de ellos cuando envejecen, y Dios bendice a los que lo hacen. Este modelo de respeto mutuo ayuda a tener confianza está destinado a ser reflejado también en nuestra sociedad, así que cuando no se vive en la familia, no es de extrañar que la sociedad sufra como resultado. Nuestra familia es más de lo que hacen o no hacen por nosotros, y más de lo que significan o no significan para nosotros: ellos son nuestra familia. Dios nos la ha dado a nosotros, y nosotros a ellos. En la 2nd Lectura San Pablo nos recuerda que como creyentes todos somos hermanos y hermanas en la gran familia de nuestro Padre gracias a Jesús, y nuestras virtudes deben mostrar el mismo amor y respeto que experimentamos en nuestra propia familia. Somos santificados compartiendo la vida de Dios, a través de nuestro bautismo, y somos "amados" porque hemos recibido el don de la vida misma, sin ataduras. Construimos nuestro amor en esa roca del amor divino, teniendo el uno con el otro y perdonando unos a otros cuando vienen las quejas, tal como el Señor nos ha perdonado por todas esas veces que no le hemos enseñado el amor que él merecía. Con un espíritu de gratitud a Dios por el don de la vida y el don de su hijo, servimos y nos amamos en nuestra familia, evitando la amargura y las provocaciones y la desobediencia. La "obediencia" resuena en los oídos hoy en día en un mundo que está tan obsesionado con la autonomía y la autosuficiencia, pero en una familia, significa reconocer el don que Dios nos ha dado de alguien en quien podemos confiar. Mostramos gratitud obedeciendo, y nos recuerda que ser alguien con quien confiamos puede ser un gran sacrificio y responsabilidad también. El Evangelio de hoy nos recuerda que la Sagrada Familia, y toda Sagrada Familia, están centrada en Cristo. Es el último pilar de nuestro amor. Simeón fue prometido por el Espíritu Santo que vería al Mesías antes de morir. Él no sabía cuándo, él no sabía cómo, pero cuando llegó el momento el Espíritu Santo lo llevó al niño Jesús en el

templo y reveló a Jesús como el Cristo. Simeón no sólo se regocijaba por su bien al finalmente reunirse con el Mesías, sino por todo Israel que lo había estado esperando. Toda una familia de fe construida sobre el amor a Dios a través del amor a Cristo estaba naciendo. La vida de casada de Anna fue corta; Ella pasó más de su vida como viuda que como esposa, pero todos esos años estaban llenos de oración. Anna pasó muchos años en oración y expectativa, pero cuando llegó el momento, ella no se alejó de dar testimonio también. Ella estaba atenta a los signos de los tiempos, ayudados por el Espíritu Santo, y vio que el tiempo de redención estaba cerca. Tanto Simeón como Anna nos recuerdan que los ancianos tienen una gran vocación a la oración y a compartir su sabiduría. ¿Quién puede negar el impacto de los abuelos e incluso de las tías y tíos en sus vidas? Recen por su familia a menudo. Que Dios te bendiga, Padre Dan

Fiesta de la sagrada familia Para que, como hijos agradecidos de Dios, recordemos decirle a nuestra familia y amigos que los amamos todos los días. "¡Fíjense qué gran amor nos ha dado

el Padre, que se nos llame hijos de Dios! ¡Y lo

somos!" (1 Juan 3:1) Durante esta temporada de dar, recordemos cual es el regalo más importante que hemos recibido - ser hijos de Dios. Como tal, es importante que expresemos nuestro amor por los demás también. Dígale a su pareja, hijos y otros familiares y amigos que los ama, con frecuencia.

CATECISMO (de KINDER A SEXTO AÑO)

Que El Príncipe de Paz y su Santa Madre los cuiden y

protejan en esta navidad y durante todo el año nuevo.

Descanso de fin de año

Clases de Domingos: Regresamos el 7 de Enero

Clases de Martes: Regresamos el 9 de Enero

Información: (713) 464-5029 + Recuerde traer a sus hijos a Misa todos los Domingos+

SON BIENVENIDOS LOS JOVENES DEL

GRADO 7 AL 12

NO HAY CLASES DECIEMBRE 17 – ENERO 6

¿Preguntas? 713/468-9555


Kinder-6th Grade

May the Prince of Peace and His Holy Mother keep you and

your family in their care this Christmas and throughout the

New Year.

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.

GREAT MUSIC! COME WORSHIP WITH US!

Call or e-mail Ricky [email protected] 713/468-9555

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: January 21, 2018

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!

CHURCH OFFICE & FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, January 1st in

observance of New Years!!!!

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.

LET THIS COMING YEAR BE BETTER THAN ALL THE

OTHERS. Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose spirits are dragging. A good laugh can be very good medicine.

Vow not to make a promise you don’t think you can keep. Pay a debt. Give a soft answer. Free yourself of envy and malice. Encourage some youth to do his or her best. Share your experience, and offer support. Young people need role models. Make a genuine effort to stay in closer touch with family and good friends. Resolve to stop magnifying small problems and shooting from the lip. Words that you have to eat can be hard to digest. Find the time to be kind and thoughtful. All of us have the same allotment: 24 hours a day. Give a compliment. It might give someone a badly needed lift. Think things through. Forgive an injustice. Listen more. Be kind. Apologize when you realize you are wrong. An apology never diminishes a person. It elevates him. Don’t blow your own horn. If you’ve done something praiseworthy, someone win notice eventually.

Try to understand a point of view that is different from your own. Few things are 100 percent one way or another. Examine the demands you make on others. Lighten up. When you feel like blowing your top, ask yourself, "Will it matter a week from today?" Laugh the loudest when the joke is on you. The sure way to have a friend is to be one. We are all connected by our humanity, and we need each other. Avoid malcontents and pessimists. They drag you down and contribute nothing.

Don’t discourage a beginner from trying something risky. Nothing ventured means nothing gained. Be optimistic. The can-do spirit is the fuel that makes things go. Go to war against animosity and complacency. Express your gratitude. Give credit when it’s due—and even when it isn’t. It will make you look good. Read something uplifting. Deep-six the trash. You wouldn’t eat garbage—why put it in your head? Don’t abandon your old-fashioned principles. They never go out of style. When courage is needed, ask yourself, "If not me, who? If not now, when?"

Take better care of yourself. Remember, you’re all you’ve got. Pass up that second helping. You really don’t need it. Vow to eat more sensibly. You’ll feel better and look better, too. Don’t put up with secondhand smoke. Nobody has the right to pollute your air or give you cancer. If someone says, "This is a free country," remind him or her that the country may be free, but no person is free if he has a habit he can’t control.

Return those books you borrowed. Reschedule that missed dental appointment. Clean out your closet. Take those photos out of the drawer and put them in an album. If you see litter on the sidewalk, pick it up instead of walking over it. Give yourself a reality check. Phoniness is transparent, and it is tiresome. Take pleasure in the beauty and the wonders of nature. A flower is God’s miracle.

Walk tall, and smile more. You’ll look 10 years younger. Don’t be afraid to say, "I love you." Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world. If you have love in your life, consider yourself blessed, and vow to make this the best year ever.

HAPPY 2018. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!


ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK

ACTIVIDADES DE ESTA SEMANA

Sunday/Domingo, December 31

Church Office & Facilities Closed for Christmas

Monday/Lunes, January 1

Church Office & Facilities Closed for Christmas

Tuesday/Martes, January 2

6:00 pm ACTS Span Women - The Sharon Cole ACTS House

Wednesday/Miércoles, January 3

6:30 pm 10:00 AM Choir – Main Sanctuary

Thursday/Jueves, January 4

6:00 pm ACTS Spanish Women – Music Room

7:00 pm MFCC – Large Conference Room

Friday/Viernes, January 5

6:00 pm LifeTeen Band – Jerome Room

6:00 pm MFCC – Fr Raye Ctr

Saturday/Sabado, January 6 9:00 am ACTS Spanish Women – Music Room

RESPECT LIFE: The Bishops' annual pro-life digital pilgrimage, 9 Days for Life, takes place next month from Thursday, January 18 - Friday, January 26. You'll receive the novena by email automatically, and check out other ways you can participate at www.9daysforlife.com.

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

BY THE HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE

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

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.

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 31, 2017

Sunday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6, 21:1-3;

Ps 128 or Ps 105; Col 3:12-21 or Col

3:12-17 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk

2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40

Monday Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

Tuesday 1Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98; Jn 1:19-28

Wednesday 1Jn 2:29-3:6; Ps 98; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday 1Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98; Jn 1:35-42

Friday 1Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100; Jn 1:43-51

Saturday 1Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147; Mk 1:7-11 or

Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38

Sunday The Epiphany of the Lord

Is60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6;

Mt 2:1-12

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.

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!


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, 21 de Enero 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

Esperamos en Dios que el Año 2018 esté lleno de bendiciones para ustedes y sus familias. Que en sus vidas siga estando presente el niño Dios que acabamos de celebrar y que siga iluminándolos para que seamos ejemplo de cómo se debe vivir en una comunidad católica. Revisemos como vivimos el año 2017 y hagamos cambios en nuestra vida de manera que no se quede solo en buenas intenciones. Hagamos que este 2017 realmente sea importante en nuestras vidas y en las de aquellos que nos rodean porque nosotros hicimos algo mejor.

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.


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

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! OUR GIFTS TO GOD - When he discovered that Mary was with child, Joseph resolved to end their engagement with as little disgrace as possible. But obedient to the voice of God, he changed those plans and became instead the protector of the child Jesus and His mother, Mary. God grant that I may be as open to the leading of the Holy Spirit!

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST 8:15 AM – English

12:00 PM - Spanish

NEW YEAR'S PRAYER - Almighty and eternal God, You have, through Jesus Christ, revealed Your glory to all nations. We pray You to preserve the works of Your mercy, that Your Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Your name. We pray You, who alone are good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of life our Chief Bishop, Pope John Paul II, the vicar of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of His Church; our own Archbishop and Bishop; all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church; and especially those who are appointed to exercise among us the functions of the holy ministry and conduct Your people into the ways of salvation. We pray You, O God of might, wisdom, and justice, through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, to assist with Your holy spirit of counsel and fortitude the President of the United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to Your people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion, by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy, and by restraining vice and immorality. Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power. By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth. [PROVERBS 8:14-16] Let the light of Your divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge, and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty. We pray for his Excellency, the Governor Of this state, for the members of the Assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by Your powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability. We recommend likewise to Your unbounded mercy all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. Amen. (by Archbishop Carroll.)

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