ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS December 27, 2015
FR. HAI’S CORNER FR. HAI’S CORNER FR. HAI’S CORNER FR. HAI’S CORNER
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph:
On this Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. We often have a tranquil picture of the Holy Family: ‘Silent Night, Holy Night.’ So it must have been most of the time. But, today’s Gospel (Luke 2:41-52) described an event shattered their tranquility: the anguish of searching for missing child.
Why did Jesus go AWOL (Absence Without Official Leave)? I have no simple answer, but I would like to offer you two perspectives of ‘three days.’ St. Paul emphasizes in his letter to Corinthians that Jesus rose from the dead on the “third day.” (I Corinthians 15:3-4) Losing and then finding Jesus has some relationship to the events of his death, burial and resurrection, in general.
What we can take away from celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family are these words of St. Pail in today’s second reading: “Put on… heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one… another as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And above all these, put on Love, that is, the bond of perfection.” Colossians 3:12-21
All family members are challenged by today’s feast: to love, to forgive and to become One Family.
“May the Lord Bless you and protect you. May the Lord smiles on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you His peace.” Number 6:24-26
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EL RINCON DEL PADRE HAIEL RINCON DEL PADRE HAIEL RINCON DEL PADRE HAIEL RINCON DEL PADRE HAI
La Sagrada familia de Jesús, María y José:
En este domingo después de Navidad, celebramos la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia: Jesús, María y José. Nosotros frecuentemente tenemos una imagen tranquila de la Sagrada Familia: “Noche de Paz, Noche Celestial” “Todo es calma, Todo es Luz” Y así debe haber sido la mayor parte del tiempo. Pero, hoy el evangelio de San Lucas 2, 41-52 describe un evento que (rompe o destroza) su tranquilidad: la angustia de un hijo perdido.
¿Por qué Jesús se apartó sin permiso de sus padres? No es una respuesta simple, pero me gustaría ofrecerles dos perspectivas de “tres días” San Pablo enfatiza en sus cartas a los Corintios que Jesús resucito de la muerte en “el tercer día” 1a. Corintios 15 3-4 El perder y encontrar a Jesús tiene una relación con los eventos de su muerte, sepultura y resurrección en general.
Lo que podemos tomar de la celebración de la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia son estas palabras de St. Paul en la segunda lectura de hoy: Pónganse, pues, la vestidura de los elegidos de Dios, sus santos muy queridos: La compasión, la bondad, la humildad, la mansedumbre, y la paciencia. Sopórtense y perdónense los unos a los otros si uno tiene motivo de queja contra otro. Como el Señor los perdonó, a su vez hagan ustedes lo mismo. Por encima de esta vestidura pondrán como cinturón el amor, que lo hace todo perfecto.
Todos los miembros de la familia están
llamados hoy en esta fiesta a: Amar, Perdonar y a ser
Una Sola Familia.
“Que el Señor te bendiga y te proteja; que el Señor te mire con agrado y te muestre su bon-dad; que el Señor te mire con amor y te conce-da la paz.” Números 6:24-26
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016 FROM THE ST. THOMAS MORE STAFF HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016 FROM THE ST. THOMAS MORE STAFF HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016 FROM THE ST. THOMAS MORE STAFF HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016 FROM THE ST. THOMAS MORE STAFF
FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2016 DE PARTE DEL PERSONAL DE ST. THOMAS MOROFELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2016 DE PARTE DEL PERSONAL DE ST. THOMAS MOROFELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2016 DE PARTE DEL PERSONAL DE ST. THOMAS MOROFELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2016 DE PARTE DEL PERSONAL DE ST. THOMAS MORO
FEASTOF THE HOLY FAMILY FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LA MISA
Monday /Lunes 12-28-2015 6:30am +Steven Kologinczak 5:30pm +Joseph & Maria Nguyen Tuesday/ Martes 12-29-2015 6:30am STM Craft Guild 5:30pm +Frank Pinedo Wednesday/ Miescoles 12-30-2015 6:30am J. Abaya Family-In Thanksgiving 5:30pm Gina Biamonte-Birthday Thursday/ Jueves 12-31-2015 6:30am +Lucia Pineda 5:30pm +Joe Peters 7:30pm Friday/ Viernes 01-01-2016 6:30am No mass 8:00am +Marie Brady 10:00am +Rev. Richard M. Patrick, O.P. 5:30pm No mass Saturday/ Sabado 01-02-2016 8:00am Laura Burgeois– Special 5:00pm +Jason Mustachio Sunday/ Domingo 01-03-2016 7:30am 9:00am +Rev. Richard M. Patrick, O.P. 11:00am +John Soenjoto 1:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm St. Elena FOR MASS INTENTONS PLEASE COME BY THE PARISH OFFICE. PARA INTENCIONES DE LA MISA FAVOR DE PASAR POR LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL.
Nursery The nursery is available during the 9am Mass for newborns to 4 years.
There is no charge nor reservations needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Baptism Information Next Baptism Preparation Class (English): Enero 16, 2016
Adult Educa#on Building, St Peter Room; 8:45am-12:00pm ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Marriage Preparations Engaged couples please contact the parish office for more
information at least 6 months to a year ahead of the wedding. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? This process is known as the Rite of Chris)an Ini)a)on of Adults (RCIA).
It begins with informal ques)on and answer sessions. Inquiry sessions
are held on Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. For more infor-
ma)on, just come on Wednesday evening, or talk to Deacon John
Krugh on Sunday or call the church office, 713-729-0221. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Welcome to the Parish If you and your family are new to our neighborhood and wish to
become members of the St. Thomas More Family, we invite you to
come by the parish office to register or by visiting our web page at
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Anointing of the sick This Sacrament is offered bilingual on Saturdays after the 8:00am
Community Corner
El Rincon de la Comunidad
Guarderia No hay Guardería disponible para las misas de 1pm o 7pm
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Información de bautismos Próxima Clase para preparación Bautismal será el 16 de Enero del
2016 en El Salón Prinster de 9:45am-1:00pm. Para mas
información, favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa.
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Convalidaciones—desea usted casarse por la iglesia
El curso dará comienzo en Marzo 15, 2016 a Abril 19, 2016 por 6
semanas los martes en el Prinster Hall de 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Favor
de llamar a la oficina de CCE para información. La misa en grupo será en
Junio 4, 2016 o Diciembre 3, 2016. Para mas información llamar al 713
-729-3435
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Bienvenidos a Nuestra Parroquia Si usted y su familia son nuevos en el vecindario y desean ser
miembros de nuestra Familia de Santo Tomas Moro los invitamos a
registrarse en la oficina de la parroquia o visitando nuestra página web
www.stmhouston.org.
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Unción de los enfermos El sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos se ofrecerá el sábado des-
pués de la misa de 8 am.
Josephine LeDay Therese Flaherty Jan Tennert
Latondra Banks James Murphy Deanna Murphy
Irvin Schueler Edgar Sharp Dorothy Marak
SFC Paul Bergman Col. David Eselund Megan Godsey Traci Godsey Sgt. Billy Janca TSgt Bradley Louis Mike McIntosh Ebenezer E. Ohaegbulem Charles U. Oparnozie LCDR Russell Thiem
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SAFE RE-
TURN OF AUSTIN TICE TO HIS FAMILY. Favor de continuar orando por Auntin Tice para su pronto regreso a casa con su familia.
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS December 27, 2015
Eucharistic Adoration Needs: A permanent adorer is needed for Sundays, 1-2 a.m. Our chapel remains open 24 hours a day because of the commitment made by those who take a weekly Holy Hour. For more information, contact Fermin Bravo at 832-869-7488 or [email protected]. Please commit! Horas para cubrir en nuestra Adoración Eucarística: Se necesita un adorador permanente para cubrir los domingos de 1-2 a.m. La capilla permanece abierta 24 horas al día gracias al compromiso de aquellos que toman una hora Santa semanal. Para obtener más información póngase en contacto con Fermín Bravo 832-869-7488 o [email protected]. ¡Por favor haga el compromiso!
FEAST HOLY OF THE HOLY FAMILY
"His parents used to go every year to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover, and when He was twelve they went up for the celebration as was their custom." –Luke 2:41-42
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1Jn 1:5-2:2; Matthew 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; PS 67:2-3,5,6,8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
“Los Padres de Jesús iban todos los años a Jerusalén para la fiesta de la Pascua, cuando Jesús cumplió los doce
años, subió tambien con ellos a la fiesta pues así habia de ser.” Lucas 2:41-42
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 1Juan 1:5-2:2; Mateo 2:13-18 Martes: 1 Juan 2:3-11/Lucas 2:22-35 Miercoles: 1Juan 2:12-17; Lucas 2:36-40 Jueves: 1Juan 2:18-21; Juan 1:1-18 Viernes: Numeros 6:22-27; Salmo 67:2-3,5,6,8; Galatas 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Sabado: 1Juan 2,22-28: Juan 1:19-28 Proximo Domingo: Is 60:1-6; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Open our hearts to love and serve you,
O Lord. The Parish Voca)ons CommiHee
Abre nuestros corazones para amar y servirte, Señor Dios.
Comite de Vocaciones Parroquial
Financial Stewardship ( 12/21/15)
Actual Collection/Colecta Actual $ 36,253.42 Budgeted Amount / Presupuesto $ 35,200.00 Over (+)/Under(-) + $ 1,053.42 5
Additional Gifts: 2nd collection $8,478.58 Campaign-Human Development: $ 15.00 Religious Retirement $ 0.00 Building Fund: $ 465.00 Kids Fund: $ 20.00 World Mission $ 10.00
Thank you for your continued generosity!
ííGracias por su generosidad!!
No Youth Group on Sunday No Youth Group on Sunday No Youth Group on Sunday No Youth Group on Sunday January 3, 2016January 3, 2016January 3, 2016January 3, 2016 See you back on See you back on See you back on See you back on
January 10th 2016!!!January 10th 2016!!!January 10th 2016!!!January 10th 2016!!!
Wishing everyone a blessed A Happy New Year!
Les deseamos a todos un Feliz Año Nuevo!
ATTENTION CCE PARENTS / ATENCION
PADRES CON HIJOS EN LA DOCTRINA:
CCE CLASSES RESUME ON SUNDAY
JANUARY 10TH 2016
CLASES DE CATECISMO REANUDAN EL
DOMINGO 10 DE ENERO, 2016
HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION CLASSES
RESUME WEDNEDAY JANUARY 13, 2016
AT 7PM
CONFIRMACION DE JOVENES REANUDAN EL
MIERCOLES 13 DE ENERO, 2016 A LAS 7PM
FEASTOF THE HOLY FAMILY FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
STM Woman’s ACTS Retreat
January 14 – 17, 2016
• Calling all women interested in building a closer relationship with Christ and establishing lasting relations with like-minded
women • Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3417
West Little York, Houston, TX., 77091 • Registration fee of $240.00 includes, 3 nights
lodging, all meals, supplies, resources and transportation from STM • Registration Deadline January 1, 2016 • All women are welcome regardless of faith background Contact Lillie Vega, Director at [email protected] or
Debbie Luquette,
Co-Director at [email protected] for additional
information
Calendario de Días Fes#vos 2015-2016
Jueves, 31 de Diciembre. Víspera de Año nuevo Misa a las 6:30am y 5:30 pm Ingles,
7:30pm- Español
2016- FELIZ AÑO NUEVO- 2016 Viernes, 1 de Enero del 2016. Día de Obligación
Misa 8:00am y 10:00am- Ingles solamente
Sábado, 2 de Enero del 2016. Misa 8:00am y Vigilia 5:00pm –Ingles solamente
Domingo, 3 de Enero del 2016. Horario Regular.
Misa 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am y 5:00pm- Ingles
Misa 1:00pm y 7:00pm –Español
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Recordatorio Importante:
Unción de los enfermos se ofrecerá después de la misa de 8:00am el sábado será un servicio
bilingüe.
Las Confesiones son los martes y miércoles
de 6:15pm a 7pm
Holidays Calendar 2015 - 2016
Thursday, December 31. New Year’s Eve.
Mass at 6:30 AM & 5:30 PM English,
7:30 PM - Spanish
2016 - HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2016
Friday, January 1, 2016. Holy Day Obliga�on Mass at 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM – in English only
Saturday, January 2, 2016.
Mass at 8:00 AM & Vigil mass 5:00 PM- English
Sunday, January 3, 2016. Regular Schedule.
Mass at 7:30, 9:00; 11:00 AM and
5:00 PM – English
Mass at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Spanish
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important reminder :
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered after the Saturday 8:00am mass
(bilingual Service)
Confessions will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7 PM.
(1) Registration for ESL classes - Tuesday - Jan. 12, 2016, and Thursday - Jan. 14, 2016, both nights from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Registration at STM Parish School.
Cost $30.
(2) Classes - each Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Classes begin Tuesday - Jan 19, 2016 and end May 12, 2016.
(1) Inscripcion para el nuevo curso de Ingles; Martes - 12 de Enero 2016 o Jueves - 14 de Enero 2016 Hora: 7:00 pm hasta las 8:30 pm. Lugar - en el edificio de la Escuela de Santo Tomas, Costo - $30.00
(2) Las clases son los Martes y Jueves de 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
Las clases comienzan el Martes 19 de Enero y terminan el 12 de Mayo 2016.
(3) Obtenga mas Informacion al 713-729-0221 Norman Palms 713-726-0513 [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest. The competition will take place on Jan. 17th at 1 PM in the Gym. Winners will progress through local district and state competitions. International champions are announced by the Knights of Columbus headquarters based upon scores from the state-level competitions.All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in this event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
For entry forms or additional information contact: Mike Wark, phone – 713-988-1609.
ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS December 27, 2015
This week around STM….
Sunday, December 27
“ HOLY FAMILY”
9:30am RCIA (ENG)- A.E. St. Paul 2:30pm Baptisms—Spanish 5:30pm SP Choir 7pm– AE St. Mary
Monday, December 28 3:00pm Scout Meetings-Scout House 6:00pm ACTS Woman's– Prinster PAM– Rectory 6:30pm Spanish Legion de Maria-Rm F 7:00pm Spanish Evangelization -AE St. Peter Rm
Tuesday, December 29
3:00pm Scouting– Scout House PAM-Rectory 7:00pm R.C.I.A (Spanish) Youth Prayer Room
Wednesday, December 30
3:00pm Scouts Meetings-Scout House 5:30pm Legion of Mary Jrs.-Prinster Rm. F 7:00 pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Grp—Chapel 7:30pm Fishers– AE-St. Peter Rm. Legion of Mary– AE-St. Paul Rm. SP Choir 1pm– Church
Thursday, December 31
“NEW YEARS EVE”
3:00pm Scouts– Scout House 6:30pm Bill Ledbetter (Band Pract.)-Donovan’s Den 6:45pm Spanish Choir (7 pm)-AE-St. Mary Room 7:00pm Combined Choir Practice—Church 11:00pm Precious Blood Prayer Group- Donovan’s
Friday, January 1, 2016
“HAPPY NEW YEAR”
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
8:00am Mass/Eng
10:00am Mass/Eng 7:00pm Spanish Choir (7 pm)-AE St. Mary
Saturday, January 2, 2016
8:00am Daily Mass 8:30am Anointing of the Sick Service — BILINGUAL 3:45pm— Confessions 5:00pm—Vigil Mass
Overeaters Anonymous
Compulsive eating is an illness...but There is a
Solution! For more information on compulsive eating and the 12-step program of recovery: Overeaters Anonymous meets on Fridays @ 6.30 p.m. in the Adult Education Building adjacent to the parish office. Contact Sarah Tighe @ (832)801-3998 or email @ [email protected] i.e. if you have any questions.
ATTENTION: FOR POSTING ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE BULLETIN PLEASE SEND COMPLETE IN-FORMATION TO THE EMAIL: [email protected] DEADLINE MONDAY 12:00 NOON
AVISO: PARA PUBLICAR ANUNCIOS EN EL BO-LETIN FAVOR DE ENVIAR SU INFORMACION COMPLETA AL CORREO:[email protected]
EL LUNES ANTES DEL MEDIODIA
Te invitamos a participar a los
Talleres de Oración y Vida, del
Padre Ignacio Larrañaga. TOV
(Talleres de Oración y Vida) son
un servicio para aprender y pro-
fundizar en el arte de orar. Este
aprendizaje )ene un carácter
eminentemente experimental,
como un taller: orando se
aprende a orar. Se aprende a entrar en la relación personal
con el Señor, con variadas modalidades, desde los primeros
pasos hasta las alturas de la contemplación.
Orar, además de gracia, en cuanto ac)vidad humana es
también arte, por eso la organización del Taller con)ene y
ofrece una pedagogía progresiva, un carácter metódico y
mucha disciplina.
¿Resultados? Amigos y discípulos del Señor
Para mayor información communicate con Gerardo o Maria Elena Vazquez 832-493-1749 o
713-943-0819 Darán inicio en Enero 19 del 2016 de 7:00pm a 9:00pm
FEASTOF THE HOLY FAMILY FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
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******Don’t forget to bring can goods for the STM Pantry!! Your toiletries for the LBJ Charity Hospital
Don’t forget your donation to our Christmas Charity “The 100
Club” Make out checks to ST. Thomas More Call Joyce Coles
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Jan. 19-TUESDAY.., - Natural Funeral Museum of History–
$10.00pp Lunch on you own at Cleburne’s Cafeteria
Call Jane Falk for more info @ 713-729-2592 Bus leaves at 9am from the rear parking area near Prinster ******************************************************************************
Jan. 21, Thurs., -Coushatta Casino in Kinder, LA –“Day Trip” $15pp pp (includes $10.00 Freeplay) Coffee, Donuts & Hot Kolaches at 6:30am. Bus leaves at 7:00am from the rear parking area near Prinster Hall. Returns abt. 7:00pm
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