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ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON
HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
6800 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77025
713-667-9111, FAX 713-667-3453, WWW.SVDP-HOUSTON.ORG
Pastor, Rev. Msgr. William Young
Parochial Vicar, Rev. Phong Nguyen
Deacons,
Gus Camacho
Dan Pagnano
Parish School, 713-666-2345
Fax 713-663-3562
Carolyn Sears, Principal
Business Administrator,
Meredith Wyzik, 713-663-3549
Director of Music,
Daryel Nance, 713-663-3539
Director of Faith Formation,
Nick LaRocca, 713-663-3565
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays: 6:45 AM and 12:10 PM
Saturday: 8:15 AM, Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Spanish Mass: Sunday, 3:00 PM
Life Teen Mass: Sunday, 5:00 PM
Young Adults Mass: Tuesday, 7:00 PM except No First Tuesday 7 PM Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in the Church Adoration Chapel, 24 hours, Monday, 7 AM through Saturday, 8 AM
CONFESSIONS: Tuesdays, 6-7 PM and Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 PM or call 713-667-9111 for an appointment
HEALING AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK second Wednesday of the month after 12:10 PM Mass
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November 29, 2015, First Sunday of Advent
Letter From The Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
Today we enter a new Liturgical Year to retell and relive salvation history. We begin Year “C” for our
Sunday readings. It may seem strange to begin a new year with readings dealing with the end of the world.
Advent celebrates Christ’s three-fold “coming” — in history, in our current time and in the future to pull it all
together. We are very familiar with Jesus’ coming in history. Most of our world knows that Christmas is
coming and even non-believers on some level understand the meaning of the season.
Less understood is the coming of Jesus in our daily lives. We tend to treat this aspect of his coming as a
more or less private moment that may affect our life but it is not usually more our public lives. His final
coming at the end of time may be too far off to be taken seriously. We think we will have years of life into
the future and I can put things off until
later. His final coming could come while you
are reading this. Most likely not, but while
we plan for the future it behooves us to be
ready at any time. The earth may not be
coming to an end, but my personal time
here could in fact be very short.
The first Sunday of Advent’s Gospel focuses on this “third” coming of Christ to help us grasp God’s
providence that will bring all things under the Kingship of Jesus. While that may be a comforting idea, it is
not an idea without frightening aspects. These alarming scenes are one of the ways God shows his mercy
towards us. He does not pretend that everything will go our way or pleasantly, but realistically as a fallen
world operates.
The readings today begin with a promise that our Father will bring forth justice for his people. St. Paul
prays for us that our hearts be strengthened for holiness that the day of the Lord’s coming can be
anticipated with the joy of grace.
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In days gone by, parishioners would bring their offerings to Sunday Mass and brought them up
individually to the altar. As congregations got bigger and economies grew over time, ushers would pass a
basket for the gifts. This year, for one Sunday, we are resurrecting this older custom on the third Sunday of
Advent, December 12 and 13. Our 75th Anniversary Team has planned the final event of this celebratory
year, a special Gift Giving Weekend.
SVdP reaches out to those less fortunate each Advent with the Giving Tree in cooperation with
Guadalupe House. In addition to the tree, we have two other ways to share Christmas joy in cooperation
with Catholic Charities and our Guayaquil Mission in Ecuador.
=Guadalupe house — Obtain a tag from the Giving Tree and return the wrapped gift with the
tag firmly attached to the outside of the package.
=Catholic Charities — Bring unwrapped new toys for children, age’s newborn to 16.
=Guayaquil Mission in Ecuador — Bring unwrapped new dress clothing (summer weight) for
girls or boys sizes newborn to 10.
On the Giving weekend of December 12 and 13, every parishioner will be asked to come to the front of
the church with your financial gift and your present for those less fortunate. We will place all these gifts in
the sanctuary throughout the weekend. This becomes a beautiful illustration of our parish’s generosity. After
5:00 pm Mass on Sunday the gifts are separated and prepared for distribution to the particular groups.
After every Mass, all can celebrate with cookies and warm wassail. It will be an amazing weekend.
Pax et bonum,
Msgr. Bill
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Immaculate
Conception
of the
Blessed
Virgin Mary
November 30 to December 6
Monday November 30, St. Andrew, the Apostle
6:45 AM - John Fusa Vay †
12:10 PM - Emily Alexander †
Tuesday December 1, Advent Weekday
6:45 AM - St. Jude League
12:10 PM - Mariamma Davasia †, Nava, Arzola & Villegas Families
Wednesday December 2, Advent Weekday
6:45 AM - Conrad Jankowski †
12:10 PM - Msgr. Jamail, Fr. John Weyer,
Fr. Al Walsh †, Robert Wells †
Patronal Feastday of the
United States of America
Thursday December 3, St. Francis Xavier, Priest
6:45 AM - John Elvey †
8:15 AM - John Fusa Vay †
12:10 PM - Natalie & Anthony Luprete †, Anita Martinez †
A Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass
Monday, Dec. 7, 7:00 P.M.
Masses Tuesday, Dec. 8
6:45 A.M. and
12:10 P.M. and & 7:00 P.M.
Friday December 4, Advent Weekday
6:45 AM - Olive Andrews †, Fr. Ángel Darío Carrero †
8:15 AM - Dorothy "Dottie" Caldwell †
12:10 PM - Gina Garcia †, Eileen & John Worrall †
Saturday December 5, Advent Weekday
8:15 AM - Tomaso Noquez †
5:00 PM - Mary O'Donnell †
Sunday December 6, SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
7:00 AM - Fr. John Thomas Weyer, Jr. †
9:00 AM - Wilburn Banks †
11:00 AM - Parishioners
1:00 PM - Susie Magdaleno †
3:00 PM - Alejandro Enrique Aponte
5:00 PM - Vincent & Caroline Caltagirone †
Taizé Night Prayer
Sunday Night-Prayer of the
Roman Church using the
beautiful music of the
Community of Taizé, in France.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of:
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Bertha McAughan
Next Sunday, December 6, 7:30 P.M.
First Sunday of the Month
Here at St. Vincent de Paul Church
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May she rest in the peace of Christ.
We will offer Night Prayer (Compline) of the
Roman Church, using the beautiful music of the
Community of Taizé in France. Lasting just over a
half-hour, it is a beautifully peaceful prayer
experience with which to conclude one’s Sunday
night in contemplative song.
Boy Scout Poinsettia Sale
Boy Scout Troop 505 will be selling poinsettias again this Christmas season. Plants are $10 each.
We accept cash, check, or credit
card. We are taking orders before
and after Mass Nov. 21-22. We
will continue to collect orders
through Nov 30. Nov. 23-30 orders can be given to
any scout. If you do not know a scout, contact Kathy
Hwu at [email protected] or 713-898-2239.
Pick up will be Sat, Dec. 5 in the morning at Breakfast with Santa. Please consider supporting us!
Stewardship Offering
National Retirement Fund for Religious Special Collection December 6, 2015 Please come prepared next
weekend, to continue to make this appeal: “the most successful National collection in the history of the Church”.
-Archbishop Hanus, Dubuque, Iowa Help those who
have given a lifetime! (see page 9 for more information)
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Elementary Faith Formation
The Lord’s Day Program is a faith formation program for
children 2 years old through 5 years old. You may choose
the 9:00 AM or the 11:00 AM class, and they meet in the
Primary School Building.
2015 Advent
Reconciliation Schedule
The CCE Program provides faith formation for children in
grades 1 through 8. We also have a class for children
with special needs. CCE meets 10:30AM - 12:00Noon in
the Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Buildings
and the Msgr. Jamail Family Center.
Dec. 3, Thursday, 6-7 PM
Dec. 8, Tuesday, (Holy Day), 5:30-6:30 PM
Dec. 10, Thursday, 6-7:30 PM
Dec. 12, Saturday, 9-10 AM and 3:30-4;30 PM
Dec. 15, Tuesday, 6-7:30 PM
Dec. 19, Saturday, 9-10 AM and 3:30-4:30 PM
Dec. 21, Monday, 6-7:30 PM
Dec. 22, Tuesday, 6-7:30 PM
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: In order to be
ready to start preparation for First Holy Communion, students must complete one full year of Catholic Education,
beginning no sooner than First Grade. This requirement
may be satisfied by attendance at CCE, Catholic School, or
Home School (provided the curriculum consists of daily
Catholic Education).
DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BE BAPTIZED? If your child is
over 7 years or older and needs to be baptized, we have
an RCIA program adapted for children. In addition to the
Sunday CCE classes from 10:30am to 12:00noon, we will
meet once a month on a Monday night from 5:30pm to
6:30pm. Please talk to Monica for more information about
classes.
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Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th
4 PM Christmas Carols & 4:30 PM Mass
6 PM Christmas Carols & 6:30 PM Mass
For further information please contact Monica Aquila at
713.663.3509 or [email protected]
8:30 PM Spanish Christmas Mass
11:30 PM Christmas Carols and Midnight Mass
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Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th
Masses are: 8 AM, 10 AM & 5 PM
SVdP School Admissions
SVdP Catholic School currently
accepting online applications. Please
go to www.saintvincentschool.org for
the application and complete information
on the admissions process. Admissions questions?
Contact Renee McCurry, Director of Admissions,
713-666-2345 or [email protected]
Upcoming Life Teen Events
November 29th - No Life Teen - Thanksgiving
December 6th - Life Teen Christmas Party - Bring a
$10 (max) white elephant gift
Covecrest Summer Camp: May 30 - June 5th
Confirmation Events:
November 29th - No Confirmation - Thanksgiving
December 6th - Sealed and Sent in Confirmation
Covecrest Summer Camp: May 30 - June 5th
Holy Ghost Advent Retreat
You are invited to join us at Holy Ghost Church, 6921
Chetwood for our Advent Parish Mission Jesus Christ:
the Face of God's Mercy, 7pm, Mon., Nov. 30 - Wed.,
Dec. 2 with Fr. Cedric Pisegna The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated Tuesday following the talk.
For further info, please call the office at 713-668-0463.
Info or Signup? Email Joey Muckenthaler
Youth Minister: [email protected]
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ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
Fall Study is The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything
by James Martin This book gets 5/5 stars on Amazon
and people have loved studying it as a group.
Wednesdays, Sept 2-Dec 2 (excluding 11/25) 10:30amNoon, MJFC Rooms A and B. Open to all SAS members
and all other moms. Contact: Joan Gilliand will be our
primary facilitator RSVP: http://www.stannessociety.org
MOMS and TOTS Playgroup Want to meet and
socialize with fellow moms and their toddlers? Come join
us with our babies and toddlers (0-3years) to play in the
nursery and enjoy some fun and playtime! Feel free to
bring a favorite book to share and read with the little
ones! We meet the 2nd Friday of the month, 9-11 am,
MJFC NURSERY. For more information contact
Lourdes Jea at [email protected].
As members of St. Vincent de Paul's Young Adults
(SVDPYA), we strive to live out our Catholic faith in
both word and deed. We achieve this goal through our
service, spiritual formation, and social events in support
of one another, our community, and the Church as a
whole. Together, we take up the call of bringing Christ
into the world!
SVDPYA is centered around a 6:30 pm praise and
worship, 7pm Mass, and dinner every Tuesday evening
(except for the 1st Tuesday of the month), along with an
array of social and spiritual events. Come join us at one
of our upcoming events, or find our group on Facebook
by searching "SVDPYA" or email [email protected] to
get involved.
St. Anne’s Society Annual Retreat
Saturday, January 9, 2016, Save the date!
All moms are welcome. Registration details to come.
Calling All Children in Grades 2nd - 8th!!
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an
organization within our church that works
every day to help the poor. We are inviting
all the children of the church to take some
time and think about the poor in our
community by participating in our annual essay contest. The
essay topic is: If you help the poor or those in need, how can
that help you? Winners will each receive $200!! $100 to
keep and $100 to donate to our Parish Society of St. Vincent
de Paul to help serve the local poor. Winners will be
presented with their winnings at the 11am Parish Mass to
Pray for the Poor on January 10th. The essay contest ends
December 13th. Entries will be picked at Sunday CCE on
11/22, 12/5, and 12/13. Essay may also be mailed to:
Colleen Orth, 1905 Calumet St. Houston, TX 77004.
Catholic Radio for Houston
Radio for your soul!!! KSHJ 1430 AM,
www.grnonline.com, 24 hours every day!
Listen and Learn!
The Giving Tree
"The Giving Tree" will be in the
Gathering Space from Saturday,
November 28 th through
Sunday, December 6th.
Parishioners are invited to
select one or more cards
from the tree representing
needy children. Once you
select a card, please sign out at
the table near the tree.
Bring your unwrapped gifts to the
Church on Saturday, December 12, 5pm Mass or
Sunday, December 13th at all Masses. Please
securely label every gift with the recipient's name
and family number.
KC Tamale and Chili Sales
The Knights of Columbus will be selling
tamales after the 7, 9 and 11 AM masses
on Sunday, December 6 & 20. The council
will also be selling tamales at Breakfast with
Santa on Saturday, December 5. You can also purchase
them online at http://www.knightstamales.com and then
pick your order up after one of the Sunday morning
masses as well. We are selling four kinds of tamales
(pork, chicken, beef, black bean & cheese) for $12 per
dozen and Jalapeno & Cheese for $13 per dozen. We are
also selling boxes of chili for $5 – these are the same
prices as last year! You can pay by check or cash. In addition, we accept credit cards (MasterCard or Visa), but
have to add $0.50 per dozen as a service fee.
For information about this project,
call Jim Waters (713-665-7621).
Parishioners interested in helping with the
distribution of gifts at Guadalupe Center may call
Greta Langley at 713-351-6904.
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Adult Life Ministries
Kathy Schenck who are third-year students in the Spiritual Direction Program of the Cenacle. Both sessions will
be held in Room 206 of the MJFC.
Friday morning December 4 10:00 am - 12:00 noon or
Friday evening December 11 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
Please let Elaine know which session you plan to attend
by calling 713-663-3564 or emailing her at
[email protected].
English Classes to Begin Soon We now have volunteers
to teach English as a second language. A start date and
time for weekly classes will be scheduled as soon as we
have a few or more interested students. To let us know if
you would like to attend, please call Elaine at 713-6633564 or send an email to [email protected].
Senior Bus Trip This year our trip to see Christmas lights
will bring us to our very own Houston Zoo. From reports
heard from previous visitors and pictures seen on the zoo’s
website, it looks as if this is a “must see” option for this
year. The senior group price is $10 each if 20 or more visitors or $14.95 if between 10 and 20. Boarding will be at
4:00 pm to give us time to have a meal together and then
to see the lights. We may even have time to drive through
another site in town as suggested by the bus driver.
Other Spiritual, Educational and Social Activities
Free and Open to adults
Walk-ins welcome; All held in the MJFC
(Call 713-663-3564 for more information)
Art Class: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 1:00 in 202.
Divine Mercy Cenacle: Mondays at 7:00 pm in 205.
Apostleship of the Cross: Mondays at 7:30 pm in 206.
Centering Prayer: Tuesdays at 10:00 in 206.
Christian Meditation: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in 206.
John Paul II Study Group: Mondays at 10:30 in 206.
John XXIII Study Group: Mondays at 10:00 in 208A.
Share the Word Bible Study: Thursdays at 10:30 in 206.
Teresians’ Study Group: Mondays at 11:00 in 208B.
SVdP Book Club: Second Wednesdays at 10:30
Opening Doors: Scheduled Tuesdays at 10:00 in 205.
Cards (Canasta): Thursdays at 1:30 in 206.
Mah Jongg: Every Monday & Thursday at 12:30 in 206.
Mexican Train Dominoes: Thursdays at 1:00 in 206.
Italian I: Not available at this time.
Italian II: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in 208A.
French I: Wednesdays at 9:30 in 208A.
French II: Wednesdays at 1:30 in 208A
Spanish I: Tuesdays at 1:00 in 208A.
Spanish II: No longer scheduled.
Spanish, Continuing: Fridays at 9:30 in 208B.
Stitch ’N Time: Tuesdays at 12:30 in 208B.
Sugar Sticks: Wednesdays at 1:00 in AB.
Bridge: Tues.1:00, Wed.1;30, Fri. 1:30 in 206.
Tai Chi: Fridays at 5:00 pm in MJFC
Bus Trips: Once a month on different days.
Outreach for the Homeless; an opportunity for service
to the poor If you would like to join a group of our parishioners who serve the homeless at the Beacon once a
month, call Elaine at 713-663-3564 or email her at [email protected]. One group goes on the third Friday
and another group goes on the second Monday of the
month. You are welcome to join either or both. They
work from 11:00 – 1:00 to help serve the noon meal or
work in the laundry.
John XXIII Study Group Come and join us on Mondays from 10:00 – 11:00 in Room 208A of the MJFC to re
-visit and study the treasures of the Catholic Church as
they relate to current issues that challenge us in today’s
world. The group also is open to discuss any topic you
would like to bring. All are welcome.
Opening Doors: Grief Support Opening doors will not
meet again until January 12. To talk to someone individually about a loss you may contact Elaine at 713-883-6564
or [email protected].
Attention: Communion Ministers for the homebound
and those in independent and long-term-care facilities
All are invited to attend a time of prayer and reflection
with a focus on Advent and the Year of Mercy. We shall
have two sessions conducted by Sandy Marcello and
Young at Heart Meetings
Held in the MJFC
2:30pm, unless otherwise noted
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Dec. 20: Talk - Advent Talk and
Cookie Swap
Jan. 24: Seated Pilates
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Saints and Special Observances
Adult Faith Formation
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Studies that are free* and open to all.
Walk-ins are welcome. All held in the
Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
*most studies use an optional
study guide which is a small fee
First Sunday of Advent
St. Andrew
World AIDS Day
St. Francis Xavier
St. John of Damascus; First Friday
First Saturday
Mondays:
* Reading Group Interior Castles by St Teresa of Avila,
11am, MJFC. For info Elaine Caldwell at 713-667-9111.
Today’s Readings
First Reading — The days are coming when the LORD
will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah
(Jeremiah 33:14-16).
Psalm — To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25).
Second Reading — May the Lord make you increase and abound in love that you may be
blameless in holiness; conduct yourselves so
as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2).
Gospel — There will be signs and you will see the Son of
Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant
(Luke 21:25-28, 34-36).
* St. Padre Pio Prayer Group: Based on Spirituality of Padre Pio,
4th Monday, 6:30pm, Contact Alan Vennix, [email protected]
* Catholic Book Club: The Church of Mercy by Pope Francis,
7pm, Contact- Joan Gilliland [email protected]
* Faith Study: Beginning Apologetics DVD series, 7pm,
Contact Michael Cantu, [email protected]
* Divine Mercy Study Group: Prayer & Study Message of Divine
Mercy, 7pm, Contact Almanubia Cespedes 281-799-0749
Tuesdays:
* That Man is You Men’s Group: The Spirit of Nazareth, 6am,
Contact- Chris Duffel – [email protected]
* Bible Study- A Quick Journey through the Bible: Sept. 8th to
Nov. 3rd, 7pm, Contact – Nick LaRocca, [email protected]
* 33 Days to Morning Glory: Marian Prayer Book by Fr.
Gaitley, Nov. 10th –Dec. 8th, 7pm, Contact Nick LaRocca,
[email protected]
* Adult Confirmation Classes: 8 weeks, Spring 2016, Orientation on March 8th, 7pm, Registration opens in 2016, Contact
Nick LaRocca, [email protected]
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Readings For The Week
Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;
Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31
Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6;
Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
Thursdays:
* Bible Study : Acts, the Spread of the Kingdom by Jeff
Cavins, 7pm, Contact- Joan Molinaro, [email protected]
* Jovenes de Luz: Hispanic Young Adult Group, de Montfort
Consecration 7pm, Contact Jesus Cabrera, [email protected]
* Legion of Mary: Marian Prayer Apostolate, 7pm, Contact
Serafina Alo, [email protected]
* Apostleship of the Cross Prayer Group: Spirituality of the
Cross, 7pm, Contact Brenda Maymi-Luna [email protected]
December Catholic Women’s Retreat
December 4-6, 2015 at Holy Name Passionist Retreat
Center, 430 Bunker Hill Rd., 77024. For more information call 713-464-0211 or visit passionist.org/holyname.
Sundays:
* RCIA Sessions: To Become Catholic, 10:30am, For more info
contact- Nick LaRocca – [email protected]
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SAVE THE DATE: Parish Lenten Mission
Fr. Mike Joly, February 22nd to 24th
for more information visit www.fathermikejoly.com
As we begin Advent we are called to
“wait” in joyful anticipation for the grace
of Christmas to once again bless our lives.
Wherever you live in our parish, there are
poor families within walking distance of your home.
When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are, in effect, ringing your doorbell. Your gift in the St. Vincent de
Paul poor box will help the poor celebrate the grace of
God's love this Christmas.
To access more information on the Society go to www.svdp
-houston.org>organizations. The St. Jude Chapel Poor Box
proceeds are used by SVDP Society to benefit those in
need. Donations may be made at any time.
Church Linen Ministry Volunteer Needed
The Church Linen Ministry needs someone who is
able to donate 3 to 4 hours a month laundering
linens used during Mass. THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR A VOLUNTEER ON THE
4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Instruction
will be given. Call Laura, 817-689-0239, if able to
help. Remember as St. Therese said, “And the very
least trifle is precious in His Sight.”
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Next Coffee & Donuts in the Family Center
Parish Information
Following: 7, 9, 11a.m. and 3pm Masses
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Hosted by Eucharistic Ministers Team 1
Sacrament of Baptism: Children, age 6 or younger requirements: parents registered parishioners, attended baptism class within 3 years and completed forms before baptism can be scheduled. For info and forms contact Paulette,
[email protected]/713-663-3529. If your child is
over 7 years old and not baptized, contact Monica Aquila,
713-663-3528 or [email protected].
Sacrament of Matrimony: Six to eight months are required
for marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office, 713667-9111 for an appointment with the marriage coordinator.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Please call the
Parish Office as soon as you or someone in your family schedule surgery, hospitalization or suffer serious illness or injury.
Sunday Nursery Available
Children 1-24 Months. Let them play
while you pray during the 9am and 11am
Masses. Ground floor, Monsignor Jamail
Family Center. No Fees
2016 Guayaquil Gala
Saturday, April 23, in the MJFC
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Altar Servers: Contact Tom Green, [email protected]
Bulletin:. Deadline is 9am, Thur., 10 days before date of bulletin, holiday bulletins at least 1 week earlier. Email to [email protected], or drop off articles at the Parish Office.
Announcements before or after Mass will not be allowed unless
submitted to the church office no later than Wednesday before
the weekend of the scheduled event for approval to Maria Gibbs,
713-663-3535 / [email protected].
Facilities Request: Request deadline: two weeks prior to event.
Contact Megan at [email protected] or 713-663-3543.
Can’t Get to Church? If you or someone you know would like to
receive Communion, but are home bound, or in a nursing or retirement residence and unable to get to Mass, call 713-667-9111.
Nursery: Ages birth to 2 years during Sunday 9:00 AM and
11:00 AM Masses at the Monsignor Jamail Family Center.
St. Jude League Enrollment Membership Cards are available
in the Church by the St. Jude Shrine.
Teen RCIA: Teens who desire to become Catholic and have not
been baptized or received the sacraments, call the Youth Office,
713-663-3524.
Save the date! Mark your calendars and plan to
attend! This is a wonderful event which
proceeds support our Mission School in
Guayaquil, Ecuador. Please check the parish
web site under the parish organizations tab to
learn more about the Guayaquil Mission.
SVDP Book Club
The SVDP Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 10:30 a.m.
until 12:00 Noon. The selection for December is The Girl with the Pearl Earring
by Tracy Chevalier. The book is widely
available in the Houston and Harris County libraries and
at discount booksellers. New members welcome, as well
as members who may not have been with us for a while.
All members please come with your suggestions for the
next reading cycle. For further information or questions,
please contact Mary Ann Beachler at 713-665-0086 or
[email protected].
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New Parishioners: To register, complete and return the
Parish Registration form available at the Parish Office, at
www.svdp-houston.org or complete and return the Parish
Information Form below and a Registration Form will be
mailed to you.
SVdP Bulletin Early Deadlines
Email items to [email protected]
Parish Information Form
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Change of name/address/phone #
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Send New Parishioner Registration Form
12/20/15 Bulletin Articles are
due Monday, 12/7/15
Name _______________________________________
12/27/15 Bulletin Articles are
due Thursday, 12/10/15
Address _____________________________________
City _____________________ Zip _______________
1/3/16 Bulletin Articles are
due Monday, 12/14/15
Phone#(h) ________________ (w)________________
Email _______________________________________
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Primer Domingo de Adviento 11 de noviembre de 2015
EL ABECÉ DEL ADVIENTO
Si la motivación es la llave del éxito, el tiempo de Adviento es un buen comienzo para nuestro año litúrgico, pues dirige nuestra atención hacia la razón principal de nuestra esperanza y de todo nuestro actuar cristiano.
La primera lectura y el Evangelio nos dicen que al final de los tiempos el Mesías cubrirá la tierra con su justicia.
Ésta puede ser una realidad aterradora para los de conciencia culpable, pero para los “santos” del Señor es un motivo para que “cobren ánimo y levanten la cabeza, porque se acerca la hora de su liberación”.
Las Escrituras también muestran el abecé para alcanzar nuestra meta. En el texto completo del salmo de
hoy cada versículo comienza con una letra sucesiva del alfabeto hebreo –de la “A” hasta la “Z”. Esto facilitó
aprender de memoria las instrucciones que da el salmo para seguir
el camino del amor fiel de Dios. Las Escrituras del Nuevo Testamento también nos instruyen sobre lo que debemos hacer para ser
“santos e irreprochables … el día en que venga Jesús, nuestro Señor”. (1 Tesalonicenses 3:13)
“¡VEN, SEÑOR JESÚS!”
Debemos estar “atentos”, esperando en todo momento que Cristo
venga a nuestra vida. Debemos “desbordar de amor de unos a
otros”, trabajando constantemente por la venida del amor de Dios a
nuestras relaciones y comunidades. Y debemos “estar firmes” y
orar sin temor por la venida del final de los tiempos, cuando el Señor Jesús traiga la justicia y la paz perfectas.
Los cristianos en los primeros siglos de la Iglesia clamaban “¡Ven, Señor Jesús!” El tiempo de Adviento nos invita a entrar en este espíritu de anhelosa espera por el “adviento” del Reino de Cristo.
Durante este tiempo de Adviento recordamos la primera venida de Jesús, esperamos la venida de Cristo al
final de los tiempos y con una gran esperanza para nuestra vida presente rogamos: “¡Ven, Señor Jesús!”
Lecturas de hoy: Jeremías 33:14–16; Salmo 25:4–5, 8–10, 14; 1 Tesalonicenses 3:12 — 4:2;
Lucas 21:25–28, 34–36
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Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
La fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se celebrará el
sábado, 12 de diciembre en la Misa de 8:15 AM. Como otros años
el Ministerio Hispano de St. Vincent de Paul ofrecerá una recepción
para la comunidad en el Centro Parroquial inmediatamente después
de la Misa. Si desea ayudar con los preparativos, favor de
comunicarse con Lucie Gardea al teléfono 832-413-2746.
Clases de Inglés en un future cercano
Ahora disponemos de personas voluntarias para impartir clases de Ingles en la Parroquia. En cuanto recibamos suficientes estudiantes interesados en las clases, tendremos una fecha y horario. Favor de llamar a Elaine Caldwell al 713-663
-3564 o a su correo [email protected]. o llamar a Margarita Dufilho al 832-693-8717.
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Es más que justo
empezar el tiempo litúrgico de Adviento con la Virgen
María. Esta semana celebramos la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de María. Esta es una fiesta especial para varios países americanos como Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay y los Estados Unidos que tienen como
patrona nacional a la Madre de Jesús bajo este título. Esta
creencia tiene siglos de ser discutida por teólogos cristianos como Ambrosio, Agustín, Buenaventura y Tomás de
Aquino, pero fue solo con la Constitución Ineffabilis Deus
del Papa Pió IX en 1854 que pasó a ser doctrina oficial de
la Iglesia. La enseñanza de la Inmaculada Concepción de
la Madre de Jesús insiste que María nació y permaneció
sin pecado. Según el teólogo franciscano Juan Duns Escoto, María fue salvada del pecado desde el vientre de su
madre Ana. De esta manera Jesús pudo salvarla no después de haber pecado como ha hecho con nosotros, sino
antes de que ella hubiera pecado. La Inmaculada Concepción se hizo en vista de la venida de Jesús quien nos puede hacer inmaculados gracias al perdón y la gracia que
nos ofrece. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LA VENIDA DEL REINO Jeremías lo veía venir –el
reinado de Jesús y la restauración de Jerusalén. Pero,
¿había alguien que le escuchara? ¿Alguien escucha ahora?
Ser profeta tenía que haber sido muy difícil, pero Jeremías era persistente en su mensaje, porque sabía lo necesario que era escucharlo. Persistente en su mensaje también
es Pablo, animando a los tesalonicenses –y a todos nosotros– a vivir de acuerdo al reino que Jeremías anunció.
Nos motiva a comportarnos en el camino de santidad para
que estemos bien preparados para la llegada del rey. Finalmente, Jesús mismo nos dice que estemos siempre
atentos para lograr el agrado de nuestro Dios y Rey. Jeremías podía ver que se acercaba el reinado de Jesús. Al
comenzar el tiempo de Adviento, Pablo y Jesús nos enseñan no sólo cómo prepararnos para el Reino, sino cómo
vivirlo día a día. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Se acercan los días cuando el Señor
cumplirá su promesa que hizo a Israel y a Judá
(Jeremías 33:14-16).
Salmo — Descúbrenos, Señor, tus caminos
(Salmo 25 [24]).
Segunda lectura — Que el Señor los llene y los haga
rebosar de amor para que sean irreprochables en santidad; pórtense de tal manera que complazcan a Dios
(1 Tesalonicenses 3:12 — 4:2).
Evangelio — Habrá señales y verán al Hijo del hombre
venir con gran poder y majestad. Estén alerta
(Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36).
Los bautismos en español Las pláticas de preparación bautismal en español se ofrecen el primer sábado de cada mes. Nos
reunimos a las 9:00 a.m. en la biblioteca del Centro Parroquial
(segundo piso). Para más información, hablar con Lucie Gardea
después de la Misa de español los domingos o al correo
[email protected]. Requisitos:
• La familia deber estar registrada en la parroquia.
• Ambos padres deben asistir las pláticas.
• Se requiere una copia de la partida oficial de nacimiento del
niño.
• Se requiere una copia de un documento oficial de identificación
• Se requiere un/una padrino y/o madrina.
• Los padrinos deben ser católicos completamente iniciados en
la Fe. Deben ser mayores de 18 años. Si son casados, deben
estar casados por la Iglesia. Los padrinos deben llevar una
vida congruente con la Fe y la misión que van a asumir.
• La cuota para las pláticas es $25 para las familias registradas
en la parroquia. Si no son parroquianos, el costo es $50. La
cuota para personas tomando las clases como padrinos es $10.
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del
Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:18-22
Martes: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;
Lc 10:21-24
Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37
Jueves:
Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21,
25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27
Viernes: Is 29:17-24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31
Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6;
Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8
Domingo: Bar 5:1-9; Sal 126:1-6; Fil 1:4-6, 8-11;Lc 3:1-6
Jóvenes de Luz St. Vincent de Paul Somos un grupo de
jóvenes adultos interesados en profundizar en nuestra fe a
través de la formación espiritual, el servicio, y actividades
sociales que nos permitan crecer en comunidad buscando
imitar el ejemplo de Jesús y las virtudes de nuestra Madre
María. Como jóvenes adultos, nos esforzamos en ser luz
siendo testigos de nuestra fe y así dar a conocer el mensaje del Reino de Dios desde nuestra vida cotidiana. Nos
reunimos todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM en el segundo
piso del centro parroquial. Si desean agregarse a nuestra
lista de contactos para recibir información acerca de nuestros eventos, pueden enviarnos un correo a [email protected]. ¡Los esperamos!
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Primer Domingo de Adviento
Lunes:
San Andrés
Martes:
Día Mundial del SIDA
Jueves:
San Francisco Javier
Viernes:
San Juan Damasceno; Primer viernes
Sábado:
Primer sábado
El Rezo del Santísimo Rosario
Rezamos el rosario antes de la Misa en
español todos los domingo empezando a las 2:20 p.m.
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