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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
9900 Stella Link Rd.
Houston, TX 77025
713 667 0497 ph 713 668 4742 fax
www.corpuschris churchhouston.org
Administered by the Blessed Sacrament Congrega on
Parish Mission Statement
Embracing the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives, we
are a Catholic community commi ed to peace, jus ce and unity
through worship, service, educa on and fellowship.
CLERGY/CLERO
Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS
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Pastor/Parroco
Fr. Robert Chabot, SSS
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Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial
Fr. Gnanasekar Paul Raj, SSS
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Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial
MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISA
Saturday/Sábado
8:00 am
5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday/Domingo
9:00 am, 11:00 am
1:30 pm (Español)
Monday/Lunes
8:00 am, 7:00 pm
Tues.—Fri./Martes - Viernes 8:00 am
Holy Days/Dias de Fiesta - See the bulle n/Se anuncia en el bole n
Liturgy of the Hours/Liturgia de las Hora - Mon. - Thursday 7:40 am
Confession / Confesiones - Saturday/Sábado - 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Adora on before Blessed Sacrament—Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00—4:00
Sacramental Prepara on
Please call the Parish Office to schedule an interview for Bap sm,
First Penance, First Communion and Confirma on.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please call the Parish Office to schedule an ini al interview at least 6
months in advance of the wedding. The Wedding Guidelines are
available by contac ng the Parish Office, 713 667 0497.
The Year of Mercy
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 11, 2016
Definición de Nuestra Misión
Acogiendo la Eucaris a como la fuente y cima en nuestras
vidas, somos una comunidad Católica, comprome da a la paz,
la jus cia, y la unidad a través de el culto, servicio,
educación y fraternidad.
PASTORAL STAFF— PERSONEL
Stella Rivera, Secretary
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Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate
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Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy
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Claudia Sereno, Dir. Of Religious Ed.
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Bertha Brophy, Business Mgr.
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Connie Rodriguez, Office Assistant
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Jose Mar nez, Maintenance
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Martha Mar nez, Directora, Coro
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CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Mazie McCoy, Ed.,D. Principal
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PARISH NEWS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
CELEBRATE FR. BOB’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY AS A
BLESSED SACRAMENT PRIEST!
Saturday, September 17, 5:00 pm Mass
followed by parish reception
Sunday, September 18, 11:00 am Mass
Celebration of the Eucharist
Volunteers are needed to help with the reception!
Please contact Isabel Sanchez, 713 728 9553
VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children (English)
Tuesday, October 25, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Corpus Christi Church - Prefontaine Hall
The VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children program, offered
through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, is required of all
clergy, employees, ministers and volunteers who work with children, or come into contact with the youth, elderly, hospitalized
and homebound of our parish. The program teaches us to recognize the signs of abuse to the most vulnerable members of
our society. Learn the ways offenders commit abuse and the
legal steps required to reporting abuse. Attending a VIRTUS
class includes undergoing a criminal background check.
VIRTUS is required if you wish to volunteer in your child’s classroom, chaperone a field trip or attend a class party. To register
for the October 25 session, log on to www.virtus.org. Seating is
limited to 50 participants; register early. This training session is
for NEW VOLUNTEERS, and for those who took VIRTUS several years ago, but have not attended the follow-up session, Keeping the Promise Alive.
For help with registration, or to find out when you took the class,
contact Parish Coordinator, Connie Rodriquez, 713 667 0497.
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PARISH CALENDAR
Sun., Sept. 11 - First Day of CCE – Parents & Students Orientation Meetings, PH (see article)
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CORPUS CHRISTI
YEAR OF MERCY—ART FESTIVAL
In the vestibule, the Art and Environment committee has
put together a piece of art for the Year of Mercy. It could
be titled “Recycling Mercy.” Materials used for the piece
are recycled or repurposed, beginning with the used
fence boards that provide the structure for the piece. On
the boards is written the word “mercy” in some of the various languages spoken in the parish. The words are formed out of a variety of
mediums that reflects the diversity of cultures present in our parish.
Just as this piece was made with items that have been recycled and reused, we can always recycle mercy once it has been given to us. We
can use it as well to show mercy to others, never letting mercy be
thrown away, but instead be re-used and re-distributed.
On the wall opposite “Recycling Mercy,” the empty frames, empty
stands on which to place artwork, empty embroidery hoop, and empty
music stand remains. We have these placed in the vestibule to encourage Corpus Christi parishioners to think of how they would fill these
empty spaces with an expression of God’s mercy. We invite you to
spend the next two months contemplating and creating a vision of the
mercy of God. Consider this invitation as a way to meditate upon and
internalize this beautiful idea of God’s mercy.
We invite you to share your creation with the parish. All art should
be completed and delivered to the parish office by Friday, November 4th. Then, over the weekend of November 12th and 13th, the
weekend before the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, we will
have an Art Festival in Prefontaine Hall. The art created by our
parishioners will be on display after the Masses for everyone to enjoy.
More details will follow regarding the specifics of the Art Festival
weekend. For now, consider what creative expression you might offer
to our parish as a reflection of God’s mercy.
If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 713-6670497 and ask for Joe Patrick.
VIRTUS Facilitators Needed
The Safe Environment Office for the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston seeks reliable and faithful individuals to become certified
VIRTUS Facilitators. Final candidates will be trained to present
“Protecting God’s Children” and “Keeping the Promise Alive” VIRTUS training workshops throughout the Archdiocese. Suitable candidates must be in compliance with their Safe Environment training,
attend the 2-day training on October 20-21, 2016, commit to facilitate at least four workshops per year and agree to present workshops at various parishes or schools within the Archdiocese. If you
have any questions regarding the Safe Environment Program or
how to request a facilitator application, please contact Isabel Guerra, Archdiocesan Safe Environment Manager, at 713-652-8294 or
iguerra@archgh.org.
Sun., Sept. 11, 1:30 pm - Mass and Blessing of Catechists
Mon., Sept. 12, 1:30 pm - Corpus Christi Book Club, Parish Office
Mon., Sept. 12, 7:00 pm - Java and Jobs Ministry, Jones Rm.
Mon. & Tues., Sept. 12 & 13 - Stroke Scan, PH (by appointment)
Tues., Sept. 13, 7:00 pm - ESL Classes begin, Jones Rm. & Jr. High Classrooms
Tues., Sept. 13, 7:00 pm - Special Needs Parenting – Small Group Series
begins, Music Rm.
FORMED – The Catholic Faith on Demand
Welcome to Mary Ann Wacker, Coordinator of the faith formation program, FORMED. Formed.org and its contents are available to everyone
in the parish. Log on to FORMED.org and enter our parish login
code 2TMRW6. A variety of programs and speakers emphasize developing a relationship with God and the ways to draw closer to Him in
prayer. FORMED.org is available on your cell phone, iPad, laptop or
computer. Information about how to begin is available by calling the
parish office and asking for Mary Ann Wacker.
Wed., Sept. 14, 7:30 pm - Stewardship Council, Parish Office
Thurs., Sept. 15, 7:00 pm - ESL Classes, Jones Rm., Rm. 13-16
Sat., Sept. 17, 9:00 am - Eucharistic Ministers Workshop (Spanish), Music
Rm.
Sat., Sept. 17 5:00 pm - Mass & Reception honoring Fr. Bob’s 50th anniversary as a priest
Sun., Sept. 18, 10:00 – 4:00 pm - Pupusa Lunch – sponsored by Charismatic Group
Sat. & Sun., Sept. 24 & 25 - Stewardship Weekend/Ministry Fair, Plaza
GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS,
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
September 4, 2016
Offertory
$13,891
MRI
$ 3,749
Second Collections
Sept. 11
Catholic University/UST
Sept. 18
Fund for the Poor
Thank you for your generous support.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—CCE—FAITH FORMATION
2016-2017 Catechetical Year
Catechetical Year Theme - Prayer: The Faith Prayed
This Sunday, September 11, marks the beginning of our new
catechetical year in the Community of Corpus Christi Catholic
Church. We unite in prayer so that our faith grows stronger and
our relationship with Jesus grows deeper.
Please remember our catechists as they give of their time and
talent, week after week, in the teaching of the Catholic faith of
our children, youth and families of Corpus Christi. Please keep
the catechists in your prayers that they may remain strong in the
Spirit, throughout the year ahead.
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Parent & Student Orientation
Sunday, September 11, 2016
9:15am in English - grades PreK – 5th
11:45am in Spanish – grades PreK-5th
5:00pm - grades 6th -12th
At the Parent Orientation you will have the opportunity to meet
your child’s catechist, visit their classroom, and learn about the
programs’ expectations.
Welcome to a year full of experiences that will help us grow
closer in our relationship with Jesus!
Catechists include you, our parents, and those catechists involved in the various faith formation ministries, such as prebaptismal class, marriage preparation class, CCE for children,
youth and adults, RCIA, First Communion and Confirmation,
and Adult Faith Formation.
ALTAR SERVER NEWS
We are excited to work side by side with our Blessed Sacrament
priests, church and school staff, catechists and parents, in which
our faith grows stronger as we pray together.
Training dates for new altar servers, 3rd
grade and up, are scheduled as follows.
Each training session is limited to six students. To register,
please contact Joe Patrick, Director of Liturgy at
713 667 0497 or email joempatric@hotmail.com.
Please do not forget to say a prayer for me as I am in great need
of them so that I may continue doing only God’s will and bring
greater glory for His kingdom through the ministry done at Corpus Christi Catholic Community.
Altar Server Trainings—Coming Soon
Mark your calendar now!
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Yours in Christ,
Claudia Sereno, Dir. of Religious Education
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LITE Your Fire for the Eucharist
You are invited to participate in the Life in the Eucharist (LITE) program coming from the Associates this
Fall. During five, two-hour sessions, teams of laity
and clergy of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, including Father Bill Fickle, will lead you to a
deeper appreciation of the Eucharist following the
scripture and teachings of St. Peter Julian Eymard through music, stories and exercises.
The five presentations are designed to give you a better understanding
of the Eucharist as Celebration, Contemplation, and Communion. This
approach offers a comprehensive view of the Eucharistic mystery. “In
the Eucharist, Christ is always renewing His gift of self, which He made
on the Cross,” Pope Francis has said. “His whole life is an act of total
sharing of self out of love.” Our hope is the LITE program will help you
grow in personal prayer and adoration to benefit from the Eucharist in
your daily life.
The program began last Thursday and continues on the following second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7:00—9:30 p.m, Sept.
22, Oct. 13 & 27, and Nov. 10. To register for the LITE program, contact
Noreen Hoard at noreen.hoard@att.net. Please consider committing to
the journey of faith and adoration which requires participation in all five
sessions.
Father Tom
Pastor
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am — Training update for
CURRENT servers
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 am—Training for NEW servers
Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 pm—Training for NEW
servers
Thursday, Oct.20, 7:00 pm - Training for NEW servers
Please Remember….
⇒ The above trainings will be presented in English.
⇒ Each session is limited to 6 participants. You must register in advance by calling the parish office.
BRAES INTERFAITH MINISTRIES RESALE SHOP
IN NEED OF MEN’S CLOTHING,
JEANS, SHOES, SHIRTS
Spanish speaking volunteers are also needed to
assist customers at the Resale Shop. For more info,
contact the manager, Jeanne, 713 723 3841. The
Resale Shop is located next to Foodarama at the
intersection of Willowbend and S. Post Oak!
Braes Resale Shop – a great place to shop and to serve!
SEPTEMBER BOOK CLUB MEETING
The Corpus Christi Book Club meeting is set for
this Monday, September 12, at 1.30 pm in the
Parish Office. The Book Club will examine the
content and literary style of “Kristin Lavransdatter” by the Norwegian author, Sigrid Undset. The
classic story was highly commended by the Jesuit published
America Magazine, and counted among “the fifty books that are
vital” by ‘America’s’ literary editor, Fr. Raymond Roth SJ. The
book’s author, Sigrid Undset, won the Nobel Prize for Literature
in 1928.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Corpus Christi
Año de Misericordia - Festival de Arte
En el vestíbulo, el comité de Arte y del Ambiente ha creado una pieza de arte para el Año de la Misericordia. Podría ser titulado “Reciclando la Misericordia.” Los materiales que se usaron para la pieza son reciclados y se les ha
dado un nuevo propósito, empezando con las tablas de una cerca
tirada que proveen la estructura de la pieza. Sobre las tablas está
escrita la palabra “misericordia” en varios de los idiomas que se hablan
en la parroquia. Las palabras están hechas de una variedad de materiales que reflejan la diversidad de culturas presentes en nuestra parroquia. Así como esta pieza fue hecha con cosas que han sido recicladas y reusadas, nosotros siempre podemos reciclar la misericordia una
vez que se nos ha dado. La podemos reusar y redistribuir para mostrar
la misericordia a los demás, sin dejar nunca que se tire a la basura.
En la pared opuesta a “Reciclando la Misericordia,” todavía exhibimos
los marcos vacíos, los estantes vacíos, el aro de bordado vació y el
atril vacio. Hemos puesto estas cosas en el vestíbulo para animar a los
parroquianos a pensar en cómo llenarían estos espacios vacíos con
una expresión de la misericordia de Dios. Les invitamos a todos a
pasar los siguientes tres meses contemplando y creando una visión de
la misericordia de Dios. Consideren esta invitación como una manera
para meditar e internalizar esta hermosa idea de lo que es la misericordia de Dios.
Le invitamos a compartir su creación con la parroquia. Todo arte deberá estar terminado y entregado a la oficina de la parroquia el
viernes, 4 de Noviembre del 2016. Durante el fin de semana del 12
y 13 de Noviembre, el fin de semana antes de que termine el Año
de la Misericordia, tendremos un Festival de Arte en el Salón Prefontaine. El arte creado por nuestros parroquianos se mostrará después de las Misas para que todos podamos disfrutarlos. Más detalles
sobre el fin de semana del Festival de Arte vendrán más adelante. Por
ahora, consideren cual obra creativa podrían ofrecer a nuestra parroquia como una expresión de la misericordia de Dios.
De tener preguntas, por favor llame a la oficina, 713-667-0497,
y pregunte por Joe Patrick.
Adult Confirmation Preparation - Coming Soon
For individuals 18 year of age and older
Corpus Christi Catholic Church will begin Confirmation Formation for adults in September 2016. Class will take place
on Sundays from 9:15 —10:45 am in English and 11:45 am
-1:15 pm in Spanish. The Celebration of the Sacrament will take
place in January 2017.
The preparation process has an emphasis on developing a more intimate union with Christ and a more dynamic relationship with the Holy
Spirit, so that one can assume greater responsibilities in one’s Christian
life and in Christ’s Church. If you or someone you know is interested,
please call the office to schedule an interview and review the class
schedule. Please contact DRE, Claudia Sereno, 713-667-0497, ext. 115
or email c.sereno@corpuschristichurchhouston.org
Año Catequético - 2016-2017
Tema del año - Oración: La Fe Orada
Septiembre 11, 2016 da comienzo el año catequético en la comunidad parroquial de Corpus Christi. Nos unimos en oración
para que nuestra fe crezca más fuerte y nuestra relación con
Jesús se haga aún más profunda.
Por favor recuerden a los catequistas en sus esfuerzos al darse
en el ministerio de catequista semana tras semana, en la formación de la fe Católica de nuestros niños, jóvenes y familias de
Corpus Christi. Mantengan a los catequistas en sus oraciones
para que se mantengan fuertes espiritualmente durante el año
venidero.
Catequistas son ustedes, los padres, los que están involucrados
en los diferentes ministerios tales como clases pre-bautismales
y de matrimonios, catequistas del catecismo que enseñanza los
niños, jóvenes y adultos, los equipos de RICA, Primera Comunión y Confirmación.
Nos llena de emoción el unir nuestros esfuerzos con nuestros
sacerdotes de la congregación “Blessed Sacrament” o Santísimo
Sacramento, el personal de la oficina de la parroquial y escolar,
catequistas y padres, ya que en esta unión nuestra fe se hace
más fuerte.
Por favor no se les olvide decir una oración por mí ya que siempre me encuentro en gran necesidad de oración para poder continuar hacienda la voluntad de Dios para traer mayor Gloria
para su reino a través del ministerio hecho
aquí en la comunidad de Corpus Christi.
En gratitud,
Sra. Claudia Sereno
Director of Religious Education
HOY — Domingo, septiembre 11, 2016
Orientación de Padres de Familia
La orientación se llevara a cabo al mismo horario
al cual inscribió a sus hijos al catecismo. Se les
pide a los padres y niños lleguen al Salón Prefontaine.
Horario del catecismo
♦ 9:15am in inglés - grados PreK – 5to
♦ 11:45am in español – grados PreK-5to
♦ 5:00pm - grados 6 -12
Ahí se les informará quien será el catequista de su hijo/a al
igual que el salón al cual atenderán. También se les explicara
las expectativas del programa al igual de tener la oportunidad
de expresar sus comentarios o dudas.
Bienvenidos a un año lleno de experiencias para
crecer más en nuestra relación con Jesús.
We pray for peace in our world and in our
heart. May our life reflect God’s love and
mercy to our brothers and sisters.
For the victims of 9/11, their families and
friends, we pray that they have the strength,
courage and a steadfast spirit to be renewed
in their journey of faith.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
September 12 – 18, 2016
Monday, September 12 Most Holy Name of Mary
8:00 am
All Souls
7:00 pm
Demetrio Pineda +
Tuesday, September 13 St. John Chrysostom
8:00 am
Juniat Wayne Thomas, III +
Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11;
Jn 3:13-17
Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28;
Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 7:36-50
Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15
Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8;
Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]
Wednesday, September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8:00 am
Stefana Jasso +
Thursday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows
8:00 am
Adolph Naschke +
Friday, September 16 SS. Cornelius & Cyprian
8:00 am
Emily
Saturday, September 17
8:00 am
Calvin Jed Foronda +
5:00 pm
Niranjan Jayasundera +
Sunday, Sept. 18
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:30 pm
25th Sunday in OT; Catechetical Sunday
Mary Anne & Herman Nitsch ++
Harry Hageney, III +
People of the Parish
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Sal 40 (39):7-10, 17; Lc 7:1-10
Martes: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Sal 100 (99):1-5; Lc 7:11-17
Miércoles: Nm 21:4b-9; Sal 78 (77):1bc-2, 34-38; Fil 2:6-11;
Jn 3:13-17
Jueves: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Sal 118 (117):1b-2, 16ab-17, 28;
Jn 19:25-27 o Lc 7:36-50
Viernes: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Sal 17 (16):1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lc 8:1-3
Sábado: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Sal 56 (55):10c-14; Lc 8:4-15
Domingo: Am 8:4-7; Sal 113 (112):1-2, 4-8; 1 Tim 2:1-8;
Lc 16:1-13 [10-13]