VÉÜÑâá V{Ü|áà| Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv - Corpus Christi Catholic Church

VÉÜÑâá V{Ü|áà| Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
9900 Stella Link Rd.
Houston, TX 77025
713 667 0497 ph 713 668 4742 fax
www.corpuschrisƟchurchhouston.org
Administered by the Blessed Sacrament CongregaƟon
Parish Mission Statement
Embracing the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives, we
are a Catholic community commiƩed to peace, jusƟce and unity
through worship, service, educaƟon and fellowship.
CLERGY/CLERO
Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS
713 667 0497 x 112
Pastor/Parroco
Fr. Robert Chabot, SSS
713 667 0497 x 314
Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial
Fr. Gnanasekar Paul Raj, SSS
713 667 0497
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
AdoraƟon before Blessed Sacrament—Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00—4:00
Sacramental PreparaƟon
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.
Palm Sunday of the
Passion of the Lord
Jubilee Year of Mercy
March 20, 2016
Definición de Nuestra Misión
Acogiendo la EucarisƟa como la fuente y cima en nuestras
vidas, somos una comunidad Católica, compromeƟda a la paz,
la jusƟcia, y la unidad a través de el culto, servicio,
educación y fraternidad.
PASTORAL STAFF— PERSONEL
Stella Rivera, Secretary
713 667 0497 x 110
Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate
713 667 0497 x 116
Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy
713 667 0497 x 117
Claudia Sereno, Dir. Of Religious Ed.
713 667 0497 x 115
Bertha Brophy, Business Mgr.
713 667 0497 x 113
Connie Rodriguez, Office Assistant
713 667 0497 x 118
Jose Mar nez, Maintenance
713 667 0497
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Leonor Cas llo, Directora
713 838 9350
Martha Mar nez, Directora, Coro
713 667 0497
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Mazie McCoy, Ed.,D. Principal
713 664 3351 x 210
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE
PARISH NEWS
PALM SUNDAY – Saturday, March 19
Sunday, March 20
5:00 pm
Mass
9:00 am
Mass
11:00 am
Mass
1:30 pm
Mass (in Church & PH
.Jubilee Year of Mercy
March 20, 2016 — Palm Sunday
Misericordiae Vultus: The Face of Mercy is Pope
Francis' official decree announcing this Jubilee Year
of Mercy. But Francis had already declared that
Jesus "has shown the face of God's mercy" back in 2013 on his
first Palm Sunday as pope. Francis described Luke's account of
Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem: "Crowds, celebrating, praise,
blessing, peace: joy fills the air. Jesus has awakened great
hopes, especially in the hearts of the simple, the humble, the
poor, the forgotten, those who do not matter in the eyes of the
world. He understands human sufferings . . . has bent down to
heal body and soul." Entering Jerusalem, Jesus looks at all of
us with love, Francis continued, at our sicknesses and sins. "A
beautiful scene, full of light--the light of the love of Jesus" (Pope Francis, Palm Sunday homily, March 24, 2013).
May this Jubilee Year's Holy Week and Triduum make us Jesus' own light-bearers and love-givers to all who long to see the
Face of Mercy.
--Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Papal quotes Copyright (c) 2013, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS – In observance of Holy
Week and Easter, the Parish Office will be closed
from Good Friday, March 25 through Easter Monday, March 28. The office will open for business
on Tuesday, March 29, 8:30 am. In the event of
an emergency and a priest is needed, please call the emergency phone, 832 264 2205.
HOLY THURSDAY AGAPE MEAL
Thursday, March 24, 6:00 pm;
Mass at 7:30 pm
Join your fellow parishioners for a Potluck Dinner
Prefontaine Hall
Each family is asked to bring your favorite dish to share;
enough to serve 8 – 10 people.
The meal is followed by our Holy Thursday celebration of the
Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 pm in the church.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SPECIAL EVENTS – APRIL’S ACTIVITIES
Friday, April 1 – Life in the Eucharist for Teens (6th – 8th gr. students
participate in a day-long event focused on the Eucharistic teachings and
prayer life of St. Peter Julian Eymard) (Please Note – the Adoration
Chapel will be closed on Friday, April 1)
Saturday, April 2 – Life in the Eucharist for Teens, as described above
(ALL students, grades 6 – 12 are invited to participate)
Saturday, April 2, 1:00 pm – Convalidations/Weddings (Spanish
Sunday, April 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Pupusa Sale, hosted by Chari
matic Group, PH
Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Spring Fling Food Booth Coordinators – meet with a member of the committee to review your plans and
needs!, Parish Office
Sat. & Sun., Apr. 9 – 10 & Apr. 16 -17 – Volunteer Sign Up, Spring Fling
Fri., April 22 – Archdiocese Science Fair, Corpus Christi School
Page 2
HOLY THURSDAY— March 24
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
6:00 pm
Agape Meal — bring a dish to
share with your parish family
7:30 pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
bring your Rice Bowl to offer at
the Presentation of Gifts
GOOD FRIDAY - March 25
THE PASSION OF THE LORD
A day of fast and abstinence
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
12:00 noon
Stations of the Cross (English)
3:00 pm
Via Crucis (Spanish)
7:30 pm
Good Friday Services
HOLY SATURDAY - THE EASTER VIGIL
8:00 am Morning Prayer
8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass and
RCIA Welcome Reception
EASTER SUNDAY— March 27
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
9:00 am
Mass (English)
11:00 am
Mass (English)
1:30 pm
Mass (Spanish)
NO CONFESSIONS on Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
EASTER FLOWERS
The Council of Catholic Women invites you to contribute
to the Easter Flower Fund. The flowers will decorate the
church throughout the Easter season. Donations may be
made in memory of or in honor of a beloved family member or friend. Donation envelopes are available in the vestibule, and
may be returned to the office or in the collection basket.
REGISTERED PARISHIONERS…
JOIN THE PARISH EMAIL LIST!
Add your name to the parish email list so that you can receive
news, information and volunteer opportunities via email! News
about our parish is communicated as needed. Pleasenote...due
to a computer glitch numerous email addresses were lost. To
be sure you are on the parish email distribution list, please send your name
and email address as indicated:
pastoralstaff@corpuschristichurchhouston.org
•
•
•
•
•
•
PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, March 20 - Palm Sunday (Mass schedule in bulletin)
Monday, March 21, 7:00 pm - Mass followed by Charismatic
Group prayer in PH
Thursday, March 24, 6:45 pm - Agape Dinner, Mass, 7:30 pm
Friday, March 25 - Good Friday (Schedule of services in bulletin)
Saturday, March 26 - Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil Mass, 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 27 - Easter Sunday Masses, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
1:30 pm (Spanish)
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Life in the Eucharist (LITE)
Retreat for Teens
Founder of the Blessed Sacrament Congregation, St. Peter Julian Eymard said, “the Eucharist is truly the
life of the people.”
Corpus Christi Parish is very excited to host our first ever Life in
the Eucharist Retreat for Teens. Eleven teens from St. Paschal
Baylon Parish, Cleveland, Ohio will be making a special trip to
Houston to lead us in this retreat, and to train anyone interested
in becoming a teen leader.
Teen LITE is a retreat that focuses on five themes: Nourishment, Reconciliation, Transformation, Abiding Presence, and
Mission. The team is ready to lead teens in our parish into a
better understanding and love of the Eucharist. Please consider
joining us for a one of a kind retreat experience.
Anyone in Grades 6-12 is invited to attend!
The retreat will be on Saturday, April 2, 2016
from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi. Deadline to register is Wednesday, March
23, 2016. Watch the bulletin for more details as
the date approaches. To register, please call
the Corpus Christi Parish Office, 713 667 0497.
Looking for courageous people who
want to …….Pass On the Good News!
What good news? – The Good News of Jesus
Christ and our Catholic faith! This fall, about
400 to 500 children and young people, preschool through grade 12, will sign up to learn
more about Jesus and the Catholic faith.
You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a
catechist for Faith Formation in our parish. As you nurture the
faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one
long-time catechist put it, “I learn so much from the children!”
We provide you with training, materials, and support.
Classes begin in September 2016, however, we need to know
who will be a part of this great adventure! If interested or for
more information, contact Claudia Sereno at 713-667-0497 or
by email at c.sereno@corpuschristichurchhouston.org.
Mark your Calendar
Upcoming Baptism Class
Who: Parents and Godparents for infants
(birth to 6 years old)
When: Monday, April 11 and 25,
Time 7:00pm 9:00pm
Where: Parish Office - Eymard Center
Documents Required: Child’s original birth certificate
If you would like to register for the Baptism Class, or if you have
any questions, please call Claudia Sereno, Dir. Of Religious
Education, 713-667-0497 ext. 115 or email
c.sereno@corpuschristichurchhouston.org
If your child is 7 years or older and needs Baptism, please call
me to discuss the process to baptize older children.
Page 3
SPRING FLING NEWS
SPRING FLING
ATTENTION FOOD BOOTH COORDINATORS
Mark your calendar for an important meeting for
ALL Food Booth Coordinators.
Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Parish Office
Please come anytime from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. A member of
the Spring Fling Committee will meet with you to review
your needs for your food booth. We will discuss menus,
prices, paper goods, booth location, and any other requests
that you need help with. Once you meet with a member of
the Spring Fling Committee, you are free to leave; it is not
necessary to stay for the entire hour. Questions?
Call Beverly Svoboda, 713 667 0497 x 116.
RAFFLE TICKETS were distributed the past two weekends! If you
have not picked up your raffle ticket packet, they are available in
the vestibule or parish office. All parishioners are asked to take a
packet of 10 books of tickets and either purchase or sell them. This
year’s raffle prizes have great appeal! You may return your ticket
stubs and money to the parish office or place it in the collection
basket!
Mark your calendar for our annual parish bazaar, Spring Fling! The Spaghetti Dinner and
Bingo will be held on Saturday, April 23; the
Bazaar, Raffle, Games, Silent Auction, International Foods and much more, will be held on Sunday, April 24. Plan
to be a part of this GRAND CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION!
GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS,
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
March 6, 2016
Offertory
$19,649
Catholic Relief Services
$ 3,648
March 13
Offertory
N/A
MRI Fund
N/A
Second Collections
Mar. 20 Fund for the Poor
Mar. 27 Capital Improvements
Thank you for being a generous steward of the parish!
“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”
2016 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND
Thank you to those who have so generously responded to the
2016 Diocesan Services Fund. If you have not completed a
pledge card or made a donation, please do so soon.
Parish Goal
Amt. Pledged
Amt. Paid
# of Participants
Avg. Donation
$75,000
$51,697
$28,233
118
$438.11
Corpus Christi Parish totals as of March 7, 2016. DSF pledge
cards and envelopes are available in the vestibule of the
church. Thank you for your generous support!
Easter Blessings to all of our parishioners,
visitors and friends of
Corpus Christi Catholic Church!
Happy Easter!
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
Page 4
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
20 de Marzo de 2016
EL HORARIO DE SANTO SEMANA Y PASCUA
Domingo de Ramos, 20 de marzo, 1:30 pm
Dos misas—en la iglesia y en el salón
Domingo de Ramos "de la Pasión del Señor"
Misericordiae Vultus: El rosto de la Misericordia es el
documento oficial (en este caso una Bula papal) anunciando este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia. Sin embargo,
el Domingo de Ramos de 2013, el Papa Francisco había
anunciado que "Jesús ha mostrado el rostro de la misericordia de Dios".
El Papa Francisco describe la historia del Evangelio de Lucas donde
Jesús entra en Jerusalén así: "Gentío, fiesta, alabanza, bendición, paz.
Se respira un clima de alegría. Jesús ha despertado en el corazón tantas esperanzas, sobre todo entre la gente humilde, simple, pobre,
olvidada, esa que no cuenta a los ojos del mundo. Él ha sabido comprender las miserias humanas, ha mostrado el rostro de misericordia de
Dios y se ha inclinado para curar el cuerpo y el alma". El Papa Francisco sigue diciendo que Jesús al entrar a Jerusalén mira a todos con
amor en nuestras debilidades y pecados. "Es una bella escena, llena de
luz - la luz del amor de Jesús, de su corazón -, de alegría, de fiesta" (Papa Francisco, homilía del Domingo de Ramos, 24 de marzo de
2013). ¡Qué la Semana Santa y Triduo Pascual de este Año Jubilar de
la Misericordia nos hagan portadores de la luz de Jesús y mensajeros
de amor a todos los que anhelan ver El rostro de la Misericordia!
--Peter
Scagnelli,
Copyright
(c)
J.
S.
Paluch
Co.,
Citas del Papa Copyright (c) 2013, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas con permiso.
Inc.
Retiro para Jóvenes adolescentes
“Life in the Eucharist (LITE)” Vida en la Eucaristía
Como San Pedro Julian Eymard dijo, la Eucaristía es realmente la vida de la gente. La parroquia de Corpus Christi
se llena de gozo en anunciar este evento que es único en
la historia de Corpus Christi, el Retiro para jóvenes adolescentes de
“Life in the Eucharist” –Vida en la Eucaristía. Once (11) jóvenes de St.
Paschal Baylon, Cleveland, Ohio, viajaran especialmente a Houston, no
solo para traer este maravilloso retito sino para entrenar a jóvenes que
pudieran estar interesados en ser líderes para otros jóvenes.
Teen LITE es un retiro que se enfoca en cinco temas: Alimento, Reconciliación, Transformación, Viviendo en su Presencia Permanente y Misión. Los jóvenes de Cleveland están más que listos para guiar a los
jóvenes de nuestra parroquia hacia un mejor entendimiento de amor
hacia la Eucaristía. Por favor considere mandar a sus jóvenes a una
experiencia única. Todos los jóvenes en grados escolares de 6to a 12vo
(sexto a doceavo) están invitados.
El retiro será el sábado, abril 2, de 9 a.m. a 6:30 p.m.
Fecha límite para inscribirse es el día miércoles, marzo 23.
Estén atentos para más detalles en el boletín, ¡por favor llame hoy
para inscribirse! Claudia Sereno, Directora, 713 667 0497 x 115.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL
Dom 20 de Marzo - Domingo de Ramos (Horario en el boletín)
Lunes 21 de marzo, 7:00 pm Misa - Oración del Grupo Carismático en el Salón Parroquial
Lunes 21 de Marzo, 7:00 pm -Talleres de Oración y Vida de Niños
Martes 22 de Mar 7:00 pm - Talleres de Oración y Vida de Adultos
Jueves 24 de Marzo, 6:00 pm Cena Agape, Misa de la Ultima
Cena, 7:30 pm
Viernes 25 de Marzo Viernes Santo (ver programa en el boletín)
Sáb 26 de Mar- Santo Sabado/Misa de Vigilia de Pascua, 8:00 pm
Domingo 27 de Marzo Misas de Domingo de Pascua, 9:00 am,
11:00 am, 1:30 pm (Espanol)
USTED SERA ENRIQUECIDO EN TODO SENTIDO POR SU GRAN
GENEROSIDAD FONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS 2016
Hasta el 7 de Marzo, 2016
Meta Parroquial $75,000
Cantidad Prometida $51,697
Cantidad Pagada $28,233 Participantes 118
# Promedio Prometido $438.11
Jueves Santo
24 de marzo
8:00 am Oración Matutina
6:00 pm La cena
7:30 pm Misa Vespertina de la Cena del Señor
Viernes Santo De La Pasión Del Señor
25 de marzo
8:00 am
Oración Matutina
12:00 mediodía Vía Crucis (ingles)
3:00 pm
Vía Crucis (español)
7:30 pm
La Pasión Del Señor
Vigilia Pascual, Sábado de Gloria
Sábado, 26 de marzo,
8:00 am Oración Matutina
8:00 pm Vigilia Pascual
Domingo de Pascua de la
Resurrección Del Señor
27 de Marzo
9:00 am
Misa (ingles)
11:00 am
Misa (ingles)
1:30 pm
Misa (español)
HORARIO DE OFICINA – Observando la Semana Santa y la Pascua, la
Oficina Parroquial va a permanecer cerrada desde el Viernes Santo, 25
de Marzo hasta el Lunes de Pascua, 28 de Marzo. La oficina se abre el
martes 29 de marzo a las 8:30 am. En caso de emergencia que se
requiera la asistencia de algún sacerdote, favor de llamar al teléfono de emergencia, 832-264-4430
CENA AGAPE DE JUEVES SANTO – Vámonos reuniendo como hermanos feligreses a compartir la Cena Agape el Jueves Santo, 24 de
marzo, 6:00 pm, en el Salón Parroquial. Se nos pide a cada familia traer
su plato favorito para compartir, como para 10 personas. Después de la
cena seguimos con la celebración de la Misa de la Ultima Cena de Jueves Santo a las 7:30 pm en la Iglesia .
BAZAR SPRING FLING
ATENCION COORDINADORES DE PUESTOS DE COMIDA
Por favor marquen esta fecha de junta importante para TODOS los
Coordinadores de Puestos de Comida
Martes 5 de Abril, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Oficina Parroquial
Favor de venir entre 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Un miembro del Comité se
va a reunir con usted para revisar todo lo, que sea necesario
para su puesto. Vamos a discutir acerca de los menús, precios,
utensilios, ubicación de puestos y otros cosas requridas por
usted. En cuanto termine de hacer esto se puede retirar, no es
necesario quedarse toda la hora. Si tiene pregunta, favor de
llamar a Beverly al 713-667-0497 ext. 116
PREPARACION PARA EL SACRAMENTO
DEL MATRIMONIO – Pedimos oraciones por
todas las parejas que continúan su formación
sacramental en preparación al Sacramento del
Matrimonio y pronto estarán listos para celebrar
el Sacramento del Matrimonio el 2 de abril a la 1:00 pm. Todos
estamos invitados a esta celebración como comunidad de fe.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
Page 5
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
March 21—27, 2016
Monday, March 21
8:00 am
Gladys Patterson +
7:00 pm
Lawrence Sidney Ortego +
Tuesday, March 22
8:00 am
William Dylan Cooper +
Wednesday, March 23
8:00 am
Paul Fretz +
Thursday, March 24 Holy Thursday
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
7:30 pm
People of the Parish
Friday, March 25 Good Friday
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
Saturday, March 26 Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
8:00 am
Morning Prayer
8:00 pm
People of the Parish
Sunday, March 27 Easter Sunday
9:00 am
People of the Parish
11:00 am
People of the Parish
1:30 pm
People of the Parish
Mon.: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn
13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22,
31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25
Thursday: Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Friday: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25;
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42
Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10,
12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22;
b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11;
c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18;
d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6;
f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11;
g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19;
h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Lk 24:1-12
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12
or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35