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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
713 667 0497 x 112
Pastor/Parroco
Fr. Robert Chabot, SSS
713 667 0497 x 314
Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial
Fr. Sekar, 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.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
November 1, 2015
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
PARISH NEWS
ALL SOULS DAY
MEMORIAL MASS & RECEPTION
Monday, November 2, 7:00 pm
All members of the parish are invited to join with us as we gather on
the Feast of All Souls, Monday,
November 2 to remember our deceased loved ones. In a special
way, we will recall the members of
our parish who died this past year,
along with our family and friends
who passed away in the past year.
The Memorial Mass will begin at
7:00 pm.
A reception, hosted by the Bereavement Ministry, will be held in
Prefontaine Hall after Mass. You
are encouraged to join us as we remember them in prayer and
reflect upon our memories, our beloved dead. May they rest in
the peace of Christ. And may those who grieve for them find
comfort and solace through the prayers and friendship of our
Corpus Christi Catholic Community.
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass Celebrations
The 2015 Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Masses honoring couples celebrating their Golden (50th) or silver (25th) Anniversaries of Marriage in
the Catholic Church will be held on:
♦ Golden - 50 Years of Marriage
Sunday, December 20, 2015
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Silver—25 years of Marriage
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Each ceremony will take place at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
at 3:00pm on the designated Sunday. Whether or not a couple attends
the ceremony, they are eligible to receive a special recognition.
Couples wishing to participate must register on line by visiting
www.familylifeministryhouston.org. Please fill out all the information
requested and make sure that the name of each couple is typed exactly
as they wish them to appear on their recognition.
The deadline for registrations vary; we encourage you to read all the
information attentively. Registration will not be processed if the information about the Catholic Wedding cannot be verified and/or if the fee
of $25 dollars per couple is not received, financial help is available.
Each couple will be able to bring a maximum of 6 family members or
friends to the Mass.
GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS,
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
October 25 ,2015
Offertory
Capital Improvements
$12,080
$ 4,529
Second Collection
Nov. 1
MRI Fund
Nov. 8
Blessed Sacrament Education Fund
Thank you for being generous stewards of our parish!
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SEAFARERS COLLECTION – LAST CALL
The Council of Catholic Women invite you to
support their annual Seafarers Project by making a cash donation. Funds contributed are
used to purchase toiletries and small gift items
to fill the shoe boxes. The shoe boxes will also
contain hand crocheted scarves and caps knitted by the CCW
Knitting Club.
To make a donation via cash or check, please use the envelopes available in the vestibule. Your support is very much appreciated by the CCW and the seafarers, men and women,
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.
To be included, please send your name and email address to:
[email protected]
View our parish website at
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
CORPUS CHRISTI BOOK CLUB NEWS
“THE TRUE AMERICAN
MURDER AND MERCY IN TEXAS”
This is the title of a book which tells a true story – the story of
Mark Stroman, a native Texan and Raisuddin Bhuiyan, a Muslim immigrant from Bangladesh. The Corpus Christi Book Club
selected the story for discussion at our October meeting. Members talked over the intriguing question: who is the true American in the story, Mark Stroman or Raisuddin Bhuiyan? Just who
is a true American anyway? Answering this question spurred a
variety of answers, none of which truly answered the question.
Our selection for November is: “My Sisters the Saints” by Colleen Carroll Campbell. The Corpus Christi Book Club meeting
is planned for Monday, November 9. Those who like to read
and review books are encouraged to join us! We gather at 1:30
pm in the parish office.
Marriage Encounter Weekends
Do you live the beatitudes in your marriage?
Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
November 6-8, 2015 or February 12-14, 2016.
Register early to reserve a spot. Contact Brian
& Tina Little at 281-773-4014 for more information, or
go online to houstonme.org.
FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD, WE PRAY...
Kimmo Brizzee
Michele Ramon
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest
in peace. Amen.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
♦
St. Pius X High School will host an Open House on Thursday, November 5. All middle school students and their parents/guardians are cordially invited to this exciting program
that starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium – come early for
good parking. You will meet the faculty and staff, see students in action, and tour the school. We Believe your story
starts here!
♦
St. Catherine’s Montessori, formerly known as Dominican
Montessori, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during
the 2016-2017 school year. We are looking for former students, parents, faculty and staff members to join us for the
special events we have planned! You can fill out a form on
our website, stcathmont.org, e-mail your contact information to Rachel Wamp at [email protected] or
call (713) 665-2195.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
IMPORTANT DATES
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 10:15 am - Confirmation parent mtg., PH (This meeting is for 10th gr./Year
2 Confirmationparents only! Please be on
time. This includes parents of 10th grade students who attend private and public schools.
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 3:00 pm - First Reconciliation parent/student mtg., PH. This is the second of two classes parents and students are
required to attend.
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Saturday, December 5, 10:00 am - The
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:00am in the Church. Prior to this day,
students will participate in an interview, demonstrating
understanding and will to celebrate the sacrament and be
able to recite their prayers, before celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, Nov. 1, 10:15 am - Sacred and Safe CCE Parent
Meeting, PreK – 10th gr., PH
• Monday, Nov. 2, 7:00 pm - All Souls Day Memorial Mass
& Reception
• Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:00 am - CCW Shoebox Project for
Seafarer Center, PH, Volunteers welcome!
• Sunday, Nov. 8, 10:15 am - Confirmation parent mtg., PH
(This meeting is for 10th gr./Year 2 Confirmation
parents only! Please be on time.)
• Sunday, Nov. 8, 11:45 am - Spanish CCE Parent mtg, PH
• Sunday, Nov. 8, 3:00 pm - First Reconciliation parent/
student mtg., PH
• Monday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm - Corpus Christi Book Club, Ofc.
• Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:00 pm - Associates Holy Hour, all
welcome to attend
• Thurs., Nov. 12, 6:30 pm - CCS Open House, PH, Rooms
• Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 am - Blanket Drive, Church
• Saturday, Nov. 14, 9:00 am - Keeping the Promise Alive
(Spanish), Café & PH
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COMING EVENTS – NOVEMBER 2015
Sunday, November 22, 4:00 pm—Thanksgiving Prayer
Service. Hosted by the member congregations of Braes
Interfaith Ministries. This years’ service will be held at
Westbury United Methodist Church; Fr. Tom Smithson,
SSS, will preach.
Wednesday, November 25, 6:45 pm – Thanksgiving Vigil
Mass and Agape Meal. All are invited to enjoy a potluck
dinner after the Vigil Mass. The parish will provide the
entrée. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share that
would serve 8 – 10 people.
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NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK
NOVEMBER 1—7. 2015
Pray! Invite! Encourage! Affirm! Vocations!
There are vocations...
...which manifest themselves. They
must be fostered.
... which are not conscious of themselves. They must be awakened.
... which do not dare manifest themselves. They must be found and encouraged.
... which are in fear of being lost. They must be
reassured.
... which meet with opposition. They must be
strengthened.
... which are paralyzed by poverty. They must be
helped financially.
Look around you.
How many men and women in your
parishes are caring and compassionate
individuals who are good listeners, articulate speakers, and loving enthusiastic Catholics?
How many of these special, gifted people have ever been invited to consider becoming a priest, sister, brother, permanent deacon, or full-time lay
minister?
Statistics show that 80% of the 18-30 year olds in
the United States and Canada have never been
asked to consider a Church Vocation.
Pray! Invite! Encourage! Affirm! Vocations!
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
VIRTUS—RENOVANDO VIVA LA PROMESA
SABADO 14 DE NOVIEMBRE, 9:00 AM
Si usted tomó el primer taller antes del 2009, es requisito necesario renovar su compromiso para continuar en su ministerio,
asistiendo al taller “Renovando la Promesa Viva”, que se va a
ofrecer Dios mediante el sábado 14 de Nov. de 9:00 – 10:30
am. Los registros se hacen en línea. Si usted necesita ayuda.
por favor, llame inmediatamente a la oficina. Connie Rodríguez,
713-667-0497 713-838-9350.
Como voluntario o miembro de algún ministerio actual de la
parroquia, es obligatorio haber tomado el taller VIRTUS
“Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios,” como lo requiere la Arquidiócesis.
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CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL
Lunes 2 de Nov. 7:00 pm - Día de los Muertos, Misa Memorial
Sábado 7 de Nov. 9: 00 pm - Proyecto de Cajas de Zapatos para Marineros
Dom 8 de Nov. 12:00 pm - Reunión de Padres de Familia
Domingo 8 de Nov. 10:00 pm - Reunión de Confirmación
para Padres (de jóvenes en su 2º año de preparación)
Jueves 12 de Nov. 7:00 pm - Hora Santa, Asociados del
Santísimo Sacramento –Inglés
Jueves 12 de Nov. 6:30 pm - Open House, visitando la
Escuela Parroquial Corpus Christi
Sábado 14 de Nov., 9:00 am - VIRTUS “Manteniendo viva
la Promesas”, Salón Parroquial
Sábado 21 de Noviembre, 7:00 pm - Vigilia de Cristo Rey
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
FECHAS IMPORTANTES
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
MISA MEMORIAL & RECEPCION
Lunes 2 de Noviembre, 7:00 pm
Todos los miembros de la parroquia somos
invitados a unirnos en la celebración de el
Día de los Muertos, el lunes 2 de noviembre recordando a nuestros queridos seres
fallecidos. De una manera especial se van a nombrar los miembros de nuestra parroquia quienes fallecieron el año pasado, en
conjunto con nuestros familiares y amigos que murieron el año
pasado. La Misa Memorial es a las 7:00 pm.
Una sencilla recepción será ofrecida por el Ministerio de Difuntos al terminar la Misa. Todos somos exhortados a reunirnos
como miembros recordándoles en oración y reviviendo sus
memorias de nuestros seres queridos ya fallecidos. Que descansen en la paz de Cristo. Y quienes estan sufriendo en duelo
encuentren consuelo y resignación a través de las oraciones y
fraternidad de nuestra Comunidad Católica de Corpus Christi.
PREPARACION PARA EL
SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO – Hemos iniciado el proceso de preparación para las parejas que han respondido al llamado para bendecir su unión con el Sacramento del Matrimonio. Pedimos oraciones por todos ellos para que Dios les ayude
con su gracia durante este tiempo de formación.
RETIRO ACTS PARA MUJERES – Parroquia de San Vicente
de Paúl, Nov. 12-15, 2015 – Le invitamos a participar de un fin
de semana extraordinario donde experimentaremos el amor de
Dios durante 3 días de convivencia. Será una oportunidad para
renovación espiritual. Información con Sabina Varela al 713501-6037.
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 través de
correo electrónico. Para incluir su nombre por favor envíe su
dirección electrónica a
[email protected]
♦
Domingo 8 de Noviembre, 10:00 AM Reunión de Confirmación para padres (esta reunión es únicamente para los
padres de jóvenes que están en su segundo año de preparacion
♦
Domingo 8 de Noviembre - Reunión de Padres de Familia - Presentación ofrecida por Elsa Aguilera, Asociada de
la Oficina Arquidiocesana de Vida Familiar. Es muy importante que los padres asistan de una manera especial a
esta reunión, es un tema de interés para despertar la conciencia de cómo prevenir y evitar crisis en las familias.
FORMACION DE ADULTOS – ESTUDIO BIBLICO – Se va a ofrecer un estudio sobre la Biblia
los domingos de 10:15 – 11: 15 am en el Centro
Eymard. Todos son bienvenidos a participar en
este curso.
PROXIMOS BAUTISMOS - Los padres de familia
de nuestra comunidad que desean bautizar a sus
hijos en la próxima fecha que será el 31 de enero
del 2016. Favor de llamar a la oficina para hacer
su cita y venir a registrarse con los documentos
requeridos y poder asistir a la preparación del
sábado 23 de enero. Los registros se pueden
hacer desde ahora mismo.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
November 2—8, 2015
Monday, November 2 All Souls Day
8:00 am
Deceased parishioners, family & friends
7:00 pm
Deceased parishioners, family & friends
Tuesday, November 3 St. Martin de Porres
8:00 am
Maria Nguyen-Thi-Ty +
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9;
Jn 6:37-40
Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33
Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10
Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8
Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11;
Lk 16:9-15
Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28;
Mk 12:38-44 [41-44]
Wednesday, November 4 St. Charles Borromeo
8:00 am
All Souls
Thursday, November 5
8:00 am
Mary & Thao Nguyen
Friday, November 6
8:00 am
Richard Leon Burkhart +
Saturday, November 7
8:00 am
Martina Arzu +
5:00 pm
Glen Paul Thomas +
Sunday, November 8
9:00 am
Maria Lang Nguyen +
11:00 am
People of the Parish
1:30 pm
Deceased members of Legion of Mary
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Sab 3:1-9; Sal 23 (2):1-6; Rom 5:5-11 o 6:3-9;
Jn 6:37-40
Martes: Rom 12:5-16b; Sal 131 (130):1bcde-3; Lc 14:15-24
Miércoles: Rom 13:8-10; Sal 112 (111):1b-2, 4-5, 9;
Lc 14:25-33
Jueves: Rom 14:7-12; Sal 27 (26):1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lc 15:1-10
Viernes: Rom 15:14-21; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Lc 16:1-8
Sábado: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Sal 145 (144):2-5, 10-11;
Lc 16:9-15
Domingo: 1 Re 17:10-16; Sal 146 (145):7-10; Heb 9:24-28;
Mc 12:38-44 [41-44]