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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
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Pastor/Parroco
Fr. Robert Chabot, SSS
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Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial
Fr. D. Peter, SSS
In Residence
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Bro. Anthony Ornelas, SSS
In Residence
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MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISA
Saturday/Sábado
Sunday/Domingo
Monday/Lunes
Tues,/Martes—Fri./Viernes
8:00 am
5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil)
9:00 am, 11:00 am
1:30 pm (Español)
8:00 am, 7:00 pm
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
Sacramental PreparaƟon
Please call the Parish Office for guidelines for Bap sm,
First Penance, First Communion and Confirma on.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please call the Parish Office to meet with one of the priests at least
6 months in advance before se ng the date.
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
KING OF THE UNIVERSE
November 24, 2013
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
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Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate
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Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy
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John Russo, Director, Religious Ed.
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Connie Rodriguez, Office Assistant
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Jose Mar nez, Maintenance
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Leonor Cas llo, Directora
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Martha Mar nez, Directora, Coro
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CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Claire Mueller, Principal
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www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING SOON! MARY of NAZARETH, an epic new motion
picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ,
from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus.
This full-length feature film about the life of Our Lady, filmed in
English in high definition, was filmed in Europe. Actress Alissa
Jung gives a beautiful, compelling and inspired portrayal of
Mary. The film vividly captures the essence of Mary’s profound
faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries that she lived
with as the Mother of the Messiah. You’ll feel privileged to witness the life of the Holy Family as it was 2,000 years ago
through the eyes of the Mother of Jesus.
Date:
Thursday, December 5, 2013, 7:00 pm
Tickets: $8.00 each, purchase in church office
Venue: Edwards Greenway 24 Theatre
Hwy 59 & Weslayan
Info:
Corpus Christi Church, 713 667 0497
or Yvette Pereira, 713 253 0247
YOUTH GROUP OFFERS CHILDCARE
WHILE YOU CHRISTMAS SHOP!
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2:00—6:00 pm, Gym
Children Ages 3 & Up
Get your holiday shopping done and help the Corpus
Christi Youth Group. We are having a babysitting event on
Saturday December 14th from 2:00 - 6:00pm at the gym.
Ages 3 and up only, the fee is $15.00 per child. We will provide a snack, a movie and other holiday activities. Please
tell friends and family to help get the word out!
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS – In observance of Thanksgiving,
the parish offices will be closed from Thursday, November 28
through Sunday, December 1. The office will open for business
on Monday, December 2, 8:30 am.
ADORATION SCHEDULE – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will not take place on Friday, November 29 due to the
Thanksgiving holiday. Adoration will resume on Monday, December 2 after the 8:00 am Mass.
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PARISH CALENDAR
Sun., Nov. 24, 8:00 – 2:00 pm - Blood Drive, PH
Tues., Nov. 26, 8:00 am - Mass and CCS Grandparents’ Day
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THANKSGIVING BLESSING
May this Thanksgiving season be filled with a spirit of gratitude
for the many gifts that God has bestowed upon you and your
family. Our parish family, united in our Catholic faith, are enriched each day by our participation in the Eucharist – the ultimate act of sacrifice and gratitude. As we gather around the
table, let us keep in mind our sisters and brothers in need, that
they may find comfort and rest from their hunger through our
generosity and caring.
On behalf of the Blessed Sacrament Community and the Pastoral Staff, please know how much we appreciate each of you and
offer prayers of gratitude for your kindness
and generosity throughout the year.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Fr. Tom Smithson, sss, Pastor
PARISH THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS
The Thanksgiving holiday provides us with the
opportunity to express our gratitude to God for
his many blessings. Gather with the Corpus
Christi faith community to celebrate the events of Thanksgiving.
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Vigil Mass & Agape Meal – Wednesday, November 27,
Mass at 6:45 pm, Dinner at 7:30 pm. The parish will provide the turkeys for the dinner. Everyone is asked to bring a
covered dish, salad or dessert to share. This year’s Agape
Meal will be hosted by the members of the Charismatic
Prayer Group.
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Thanksgiving Day Mass – 9:00 am – Family and friends
are invited to join you for this Eucharistic celebration of
gratitude.
Give the Gift of Life Today! Corpus Christi Blood Drive
Sunday, November 24, 8:00 am—2:00 pm, Prefontaine Hall
Walk-ins are welcome.
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ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1:30 pm – Corpus Christi School students
Monday, Dec. 16, 7:00 pm – Parish Penance Service (Bilingual),
No 7:00 pm Mass
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Patronal Feast Day of the United States
Monday, Dec. 9 - Feast day Masses celebrated at 8:00 am,
12:00 noon, Rosary at 6:00 pm, and 7:00 pm Bilingual Mass
Wed., Nov. 27, 6:45 pm - Thanksgiving Vigil Mass & Agape Meal,
Thurs., Nov. 28, 9:00 am - Thanksgiving Day Mass
Fri., Nov. 29, 8:00 am - Mass, No Adoration due to Parish Holiday
Sat., Nov. 30, 9:00 am - Advent Angel Tree preparations, Church
Sun., Dec. 1, 10:00 am - Faith in Action mtg., Eymard A
Sun., Dec. 1, 12:00 noon - Spanish CCE Parent mtg., PH
Wed., Dec. 4, 1:30 pm - School Penance Service
Thurs., Dec. 5, 6:00 – 9:00 pm - VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children, (English), PH
Thurs., Dec. 5, 7:00 pm - Mary of Nazareth Movie, Edwards Cinema – tickets must be purchased in advance
FOR OUR FAITHFULLY DEPARTED,
WE PRAY…
Loretta Cage
Marina Guillermina Reynolds Rodriguez
Mother of Marina Cernoch
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.. Amen.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
MINISTERIO HISPANO
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates who are on retreat this weekend at
Forest Glen Retreat Center.
The retreat is a significant part of the
Confirmation preparation process, providing an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and
strengthening their friendships with each other.
We are grateful to the Catechists, Chaperones and St.
Mary’s Youth Retreat Team for accompanying our
young people on their journey.
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
The Fifth grade students attended Camp Kappe last week,
the School for Environmental Education. They had perfect
weather and a great time. There was lots of good learning
about the environment and stewardship of the earth! The
environmental studies are part of the curriculum taught in 5th grade.
Tuesday, November 26, is Grandparents’ Day at Corpus Christi School.
We will begin with Mass at 8 am, followed by the children’s program and
classroom visits. Please RSVP to Susan Miller at the school if you plan
to attend. Reminder: Our Thanksgiving holiday will begin at noon, following classroom visits. School will resume on Monday, December 2.
Check our Facebook page to see the great things happening at
CCCS! Like us on Facebook!
VIRTUS - PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
This program teaches us to recognize the signs of
abuse in children, it also helps us to recognize the
signs of abuse in the elderly and the sick. Attending a VIRTUS class includes being subjected to a
criminal background check by the Archdiocese of Galveston
Houston. All employees, clergy, ministers and volunteers who
work with children or come into contact with children, youth,
the elderly, hospitalized and homebound are REQUIRED to
attend a VIRTUS session. Our next session will be held on:
Thursday, December 5, 6:00—9:00 pm (English)
Corpus Christi Church
Refreshments provided
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CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL
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Domingo 24 de Nov. - Donaciones de Sangre
Miércoles 27de Nov., 6:45 pm - Misa de Acción de Gracias
& Cena Agape
Jueves 28 de Nov., 9:00 am - Misa de Acción de Gracias
Viernes 29 de Nov., 8:00 am - Misa, NO Adoración al Santísimo
Sábado 30 de Nov., 9:00 am - Preparación del Arbolito de
Adviento, Iglesia
Domingo 1º de Dic., 11:45 am - Reunión de Padres de
Familia
Jueves 5 de Dic. 7:00 pm - Mary of Nazareth, Película –
boletos deben comprarse con anticipación
Dom 8 de Dic. 12:15 pm - Posada del Catecismo, Iglesia
PROXIMAMENTE - MARIA DE NAZARETH, una nueva
película de la vida de María, la madre de Cristo, desde
su infancia hasta la Resurrección de Jesús.
El estreno de esta película sobre la vida de María, filmada
en Inglés en alta definición fue filmada en Europa. La actriz Alissa Jung
personifica bellamente con inspiración a María. La película vivamente
capta la esencia de la profunda fe de María y su confianza en Dios en
medio de los grandes misterios que ella vivió como la Madre del Mesías. Será un privilegio ser testigos de la vida de la Sagrada Familia
así como lo fue 2,000 años atrás a través de los ojos de la Madre de
Jesús ¡No se pierdan esta oportunidad!
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Fecha: Jueves 5 de Diciembre, 2013
Precio del boleto: $8.00
Lugar: Edwards Greenway 24 Theatre, Hwy 59 & Weslaya
Contacto: Corpus Christi Church, 713-667-0497 o
Yvette Pereira, 713-253-0247
DIAS DE FIESTA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS - En observación
del Día de Acción de Gracias, la oficina parroquial va a estar
cerrada desde el jueves 28 de Nov. hasta el domingo 1 de Dic.
La oficina se abre el lunes 1 de diciembre a las 8:30 am.
You must register in advance at www.virtus.org.
Questions? Call the parish office for help, 713 667 0497.
HORARIO DE ADORACION AL SANTISIMO – La adoración al
Santísimo su suspende el viernes 29 de noviembre debido a los
días de fiesta de Acción de Gracias. La Adoración se reanuda
el lunes 2 de diciembres después de la Misa de 8:00 am.
Please arrive 45 minutes early to sign in.
Registration will take place in the Cafeteria;
VIRTUS session will be presented in Prefontaine Hall.
SERVICIOS PENTENCIAL DE ADVIENTO - Lunes 16 de Dic.,
7:00 PM – Servicio Penitencial Parroquial (confesiones), No
Misa de 7:00 pm
Once the session begins, late arrivals will not be
admitted. Please do not bring children.
FESTIVIDAD DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCION, Patrona
de los Estados Unidos - Horario de Misas: 8:00 am, 12:00
mediodía, 6:00 pm Rosario, 7:00 pm
GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS,
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS
November 17, 2013
Offertory
$15,062
Fund for the Poor $ 4,902
Second Collection
November 24
Campaign for Human Development
December 1
Capital Improvements
Archdiocesan Celebration - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the
George R. Brown Convention Center. The procession begins at 12:00 noon, singing and native dances by the
Matachines groups from local parishes, begins at 2:00 pm,
followed by Mass at 5:00 pm with Cardinal DiNardo. For
info, call Margie Casarez 832 528 0903 or Pablo Guzman 713 294
1022.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
MINISTERIO HISPANO
CELEBRACIONES DE ACCION
DE GRACIAS
Las celebraciones del Día de Acción de Gracias nos brindan la oportunidad de expresar
nuestra gratitud a Dios por todas las bendiciones en nuestra vida. Todos somos invitados a unirnos con la
comunidad de fe de Corpus Christi a celebrar el Día de Acción
de Gracias.
• Misa de Vigilia y Cena Ágape – Miércoles 27 de noviembre, Misa a las 6:45 PM, Cena a las 7:30 PM
La parroquia va a proveer los pavos para la cena. A todos
se nos pide traer su platillo, ensalada o postre como para
12 personas. Este año la Cena Ágape va a estar coordinada
por los miembros del Grupo Carismático.
♦ Misa del Día de Acción de Gracias – 9:00 am – Familias y
amigos son invitados a unirse a esta celebración Eucarística
en gratitud.
BAUTISMOS – La siguiente preparación para
padres y padrinos es el sábado 25 de enero y
el bautismo el domingo 26 de enero del 2014.
Padres de familia de nuestra comunidad que
quieran bautizar en esta fecha, favor de llamar
a la oficina para venir a registrarse. Favor de
llamar si desea información sobre Bautismo. 713-6670497 - 713- 838-9350.
REUNION DE PADRES DE FAMILIA
Domingo 1 de diciembre
Este próximo domingo es nuestra reunión mensual. Tendremos el privilegio de ofrecer una presentación de parte de la Dra. Fanny Pedraza
quien nos compartirá una plática sobre la “Comunicación con
los Hijos”. Por favor tomemos el tiempo de atender esta gran
oportunidad de aprender una forma más efectiva y práctica
para lograr que nuestros hijos sean obedientes y disciplinados
y en nuestro hogar reine la paz.
POSADA & MISA, DOMINGO 8 DE DICIEMBRE – Todas las familias del Catecismo y
nuestra comunidad están invitados a participar
en la representación de la Posada con los niños del Catecismo. La posada va a tener lugar
antes de la Misa de 1:30 PM, empezando a las
12:15 en la iglesia.
SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO
Este sábado pasado se realizó la segunda parte de la
preparación para el Sacramento del Matrimonio. Ahora
continuamos con el proceso de formación para preparación de los Sacramentos.
Sigamos rogando por ellos para que logren bendecir su unión
con el Sacramento del Matrimonio con el apoyo del Padre José,
el Equipo de Preparación y toda nuestra comunidad.
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BENDICION DE DIA DE ACCION
DE GRACIAS
Que esta temporada de Acción de Gracias sea
llena del espíritu de gratitud por los muchos
dones que Dios ha prodigado en ustedes y
sus familias. Nuestra familia parroquial, unida en nuestra fe
Católica, está unida diariamente por nuestra participación en
la Eucaristía – el más sublime acto de sacrificio y gratitud. Al
reunirnos alrededor de la mesa, por favor mantengamos en
mente a nuestros hermanas y hermanos necesitados, que
encuentren el consuelo y descanso de su hambre por medio
de nuestra generosidad y cuidado.
En nombre de la Congregación del Santísimo Sacramento y
del Equipo Pastoral, por favor sepan que los preciamos mucho
a cada uno de ustedes y ofrecemos oraciones de gratitud por
sus bondades y generosidad a través de todo el año.
Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias,
Padre Tom Smithson, sss, Párroco
SEA UN FELIGRES BIEN INFORMADO – Incluya su
nombre a la lista parroquial de email para que usted
pueda recibir noticias, información y oportunidades
de voluntariado a trabes de correo electrónico. Para
incluir su nombre por favor envíe su dirección electrónica
a: pastoralstaff@corpuschristichurchhouston.org
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Strake Jesuit Open House – Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:00 pm – Based on
over 450 years of Jesuit tradition, Strake Jesuit forms young men into
intellectual, compassionate, spiritual and responsible Men for Others.
Learn more at our Open House on Dec. 5, 7:00 pm. Take a guided tour
of the school, meet faculty members and learn about the academic,
extracurricular and spiritual activities available.
VOCATION AWARENESS OPPORTUNITY
Dec. 12, Women Seeking the Road Less Traveled, 6:30 – 9:00
pm - A monthly discernment gathering for women ages 18 and older
who are discerning a vocation to religious life. We meet in different convents around the archdiocese every second Thursday of the month from
October to May. Program includes supper, a brief presentation and time
for sharing, followed by prayer. Sisters from several religious orders who
live and minister in the Archdiocese will be present. Information about
program available at http://www.houstonvocations.com/gatherings/
women-seeking/
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
November 25—December 1, 2013
Monday, November 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria
8:00 am
Norman Schack
7:00 pm
Diane Cayetano – In Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 26
8:00 am
Sam Totah
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Wednesday, November 27
8:00 am
Chacko +
6:45 am
People of the Parish
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4
Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67;
Lk 21:12-19
Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9;
Lk 17:11-19
Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33
Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14;
Mt 24:37-44
Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day
8:00 am
Rev. Jack Jones +
Friday, November 29
8:00 am
Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, November 30 St. Andrew
8:00 am
J. B. Pham +
5:00 pm
Richard Newsom +
Sunday, December 1 1st Sunday of Advent
9:00 am
People of the Parish
11:00 am
Christopher King, Birthday
1:30 pm
Pepito Vallez +
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lc 21:1-4
Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lc 21:5-11
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67;
Lc 21:12-19
Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11;
1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19
Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lc 21:29-33
Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Is 2:1-5; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Rom 13:11-14;
Mt 24:37-44