ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 December 13 , 2020

MASS INTENTIONS (INTENCIONES DE LA MISA) DEC. 12 – DEC. 20 , 2020 SATURDAY DECEMBER 12

11:00 a.m. †Cipiana Moreno y †Elodia Moreno †Roberto Arturo Acosta 5:00p.m. †J. Enrique Deleon & Tri Nguyen 7:00p.m. SUNDAY DECEMBER 13

8:00a.m. En Agradecimiento por la familia Garcia- Campos For the Intentions of Paul & Josie Ochoa 10:00a.m. For the people of St. Matthew’s 12:00 p.m. †Alfredo y †Eucano Ortega †Esther Rodriguez En Agradecimiento por Alejandro Garcia MONDAY DECEMBER 14 No Mass TUESDAY DECEMBER 15 8:45a.m. †Elroy Brogger †Aurora Ramirez WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16 8:45a.m. † Fr, Santa Pinto, SOLT † Jose Trinidad Ramirez THURSDAY DECEMBER 17 8:45a.m. † Reuben “Dan” Danchak † Juana Nery FRIDAY DECEMBER 18 8:45a.m. † Bill Pidaniy † Maria del Carmen y Adrian Hernandez, Jr. SATURDAY DECEMBER 19 5:00p.m. †Sarah Buckley Jones † Luis Olivera 7:00p.m. †Paula Loera de Muñoz En Agradecimiento por Ana Maria Campos y Paola Garcia SUNDAY DECEMBER 20

8:00a.m. † Othon Amieva In Thanksgiving for Eduardo & Edita Santiago 10:00a.m. †Arturo N. Villalon, Sr. † Kevin Ray Diehl 12:00 p.m. Por la Comunidad de San Mateo

UPDATES TO OUR PRAYER LIST… Linda Arfele -Charles Jennings - Kim Morales - Kelly Murray Robert Trusty –Abelardo Gody -Wanda Pye - Victoria Garcia Phocion Park - Robert Alcala -Maria Hutchings, Matthew Tran -Adell Johnson- Elena Barrera - Julia Gillean and for all those that are sick affected by the Covid-19.

Thank you to Lucy Pena & Belinda Tovarez for donating the Bread and Wine this weekend

In Loving Memory of Jerry Peña

HOLIDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE 2020 Christmas Concert - Thursday, December 17th: at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24th: at 5 pm (E) & 7:00 pm (S) Christmas Day – Friday, December 25th: 9 am Mass (E) Mary, Mother of God – Friday, Jan. 1: 10 a.m. Mass (Bilingual)

Faith Formation Classes will break for the holidays on Thursday December 17 thru January 3rd . Classes will return to normal schedule on Monday January 4th

2020 Posadas will be held in the Auditorium on these days

December 15th @ 7 pm December 16th @ 7 pm December 18th @ 7 pm December 20th @ 7 pm December 21st @ 7 pm December 22nd @ 7 pm December 23rd @ 7 pm Every one is welcome to attend - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Todas son bienvenidos!

Readings for the Week of December 13, 2020 Sunday Is 61:1-2a ; Lk 1:46-48; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8 Monday Nm 24:2-7; Ps 25; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday Zep 3:1-2; Ps 34; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday Is 45:6c-8; Ps 85; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72; Mt 1:1-17 Friday Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday Jgs 13:2-7; Ps 71; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday 2 Sm 7:1-5; Ps 89; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

Thanks to our Confirmation 1 & 2 Class for coming out to create a Nativity backdrop scene for our Faith Formation Children.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT/ TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

First Reading IS 61:1-2A, 10-11 A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the LORD and a day of vindication by our God. I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul; for he has clothed me with a robe of salvation and wrapped me in a mantle of justice, like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, like a bride bedecked with her jewels. As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord GOD make justice and praise spring up before all the nations.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM LK 1:46-48

R/. My soul rejoices in my God.

Second Reading 1 Thes 5:16-24

A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good. Refrain from every kind of evil. May the God of peace make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will also accomplish it.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

but came to testify to the light. And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Christ.” So they asked him, “What are you then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘make straight the way of the Lord,’” as Isaiah the prophet said.” Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily-Profession of Faith—Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suf-fered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation R. Alleluia, alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel JN 1:6-8, 19-28

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Glory to you, O Lord. A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light,

ST. MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST 9915 HOLLISTER ST. HOUSTON, TX 77040-1702 (713) 466-4030 December 13, 2020

Primera Lectura Is 61, 1-2. 10-11

Lectura del libro del profeta Isaías El espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, porque me ha ungido y me ha enviado para anunciar la buena nueva a los pobres, a curar a los de corazón quebrantado, a proclamar el perdón a los cautivos, la libertad a los prisioneros, y a pregonar el año de gracia del Señor. que lo torcido se enderece y lo escabroso se allane. Me alegro en el Señor con toda el alma y me lleno de júbilo en mi Dios, porque me revistió con vestiduras de salvación y me cubrió con un manto de justicia, como el novio que se pone la corona, como la novia que se adorna con sus joyas. Así como la tierra echa sus brotes y el jardín hace germinar lo sembrado en él, así el Señor hará brotar la justicia y la alabanza ante todas las naciones.

Palabra de Dios. Te alabamos, Señor.

Salmo Responsorial Lc 1, 46-48

R. / Mi espíritu se alegra en Dios, mi salvador.

Segunda Lectura 1 Ts 5, 16-24 Lectura de la primera carta del apóstol san Pablo a los Tesalonicenses Hermanos: Vivan siempre alegres, oren sin cesar, den gracias en toda ocasión, pues esto es lo que Dios quiere de ustedes en Cristo Jesús. No impidan la acción del Espíritu Santo, ni desprecien el don de profecía; pero sométanlo todo a prueba y quédense con lo bueno. Absténganse de toda clase de mal. Que el Dios de la paz los santifique a ustedes en todo y que todo su ser, espíritu, alma y cuerpo, se conserve irreprochable hasta la llegada de nuestro Se-ñor Jesucristo. El que los ha llamado es fiel y cumplirá su promesa.

Palabra de Dios. Te alabamos, Señor.

Aclamación del Evangelio R. Aleluya, aleluya.

El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí. Me ha enviado para anunciar la buena nueva a los pobres. R. Aleluya.

Homilía– Profesión de Fe– Credo Niceno Creo en un solo Dios, Padre todopoderoso, Creador del cielo y de la tierra, de todo lo visible y lo invisible. Creo en un solo Señor, Jesucristo, Hijo único de Dios, nacido del Padre antes de todos los siglos: Dios de Dios, Luz de Luz, Dios verdadero de Dios verdadero, engen-drado no creado, de la misma naturaleza del Padre, por quien todo fue hecho; que por nosotros los hombres, y por nuestra salvación bajó del cielo, _________ Y por obra del Espíritu Santo se encarnó de María, la Virgen, y se hizo hombre; _________ Y por nuestra causa fue crucificado en tiempos de Poncio Pilato, padeció y fue sepultado, y resucitó al tercer día, según las Escrituras, y subió al cielo, y está sentado a la derecha del Padre; Y de nuevo vendrá con Gloria para juzgar a vivos y Muertos, y su reino no tendrá fin. Creo en el Espíritu Santo, Señor y dador de vida, que procede del Padre y el Hijo recibe una misma adoración y gloria, y que habló por los profetas. Creo el la Iglesia, que es una, santa, católica y apostólica. Confieso que hay un solo Bautismo para el perdón de los pecados. Espero la resurrección de los Muertos y la vida del mundo futuro. Amén.

luz. Éste es el testimonio que dio Juan el Bautista, cuando los judíos enviaron desde Jerusalén a unos sacerdotes y levitas para preguntarle: “¿Quién eres tú?” Él reconoció y no negó quién era. Él afirmó: “Yo no soy el Mesías”. De nuevo le preguntaron: “¿Quién eres, pues? ¿Eres Elías?” Él les respondió: “No lo soy”. “¿Eres el profeta?” Respondió: “No”. Le dijeron: “Entonces di-nos quién eres, para poder llevar una respuesta a los que nos envi-aron. ¿Qué dices de ti mismo?” Juan les contestó: “Yo soy la voz que grita en el desierto: ‘Enderecen el camino del Señor’, como anunció el profeta Isaías”. Los enviados, que pertenecían a la secta de los fariseos, le preguntaron: “Entonces ¿por qué bautizas, si no eres el Mesías, ni Elías, ni el profeta?” Juan les respondió: “Yo bautizo con agua, pero en medio de ustedes hay uno, al que ustedes no conocen, alguien que viene detrás de mí, a quien yo no soy digno de desatarle las correas de sus sandalias”. Esto sucedió en Betania, en la otra orilla del Jordán, donde Juan bautizaba. Palabra del Señor Gloria a ti, Señor Jesús.

EVANGELIO Jn 1, 6– 8. 19-28 El Señor esté con ustedes. Y con tu espíritu. Lectura del santo Evangelio según San Juan Gloria a ti Señor. Hubo un hombre enviado por Dios, que se llamaba Juan. Éste vino como testigo, para dar testimonio de la luz, para que todos creyeran por medio de él. Él no era la luz, sino testigo de la

Las Clases de Formación De Fe tomaran descanso para los días festivos empezando el jueves 17 de diciembre al 3 de enero. Las clases volverán al horario normal el lunes 4 de enero

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT/ TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

DSF Summary Report– 2020 Parish 7579

Parish Goal: $56,000.00

Paid: $45,265.10

Difference (goal vs paid) $10,734.90

Total Number of Participant:

219

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Reminder: Many organizations and clubs use rooms in the administration building and church. When you hold a meet-ing/event please clean up as much as possible, turn off lights and shut the door to the room. Turn off air conditioner/heater. By following these simple rules we will save on electricity bills and it will make it more convenient for the lock-up person in charge.

A Stewardship Parish Parroquia Administradora de los Bienes de Dios

November 29, 2020

Collection Goal: $9,000.00 Sunday Offering/Ofrenda del Domingo & Candle: $5,465.90 On-Line Giving/Donaciones hechas por Internet: $1,624.50 Total Collection/Colecta en Total: $7,090.40 We are short $1,909.60 2nd Collection $21.00

December 6, 2020 Collection Goal: $9,000.00

Due to the schedule for the printing of the bulletin, we cannot provide the collection totals for last weekend. Please check in next week’s bulletin for the collection totals. Bank Direct and Credit Card Donations available on our website www.stmatthewhou.org by clicking on ‘‘Online Giving” button

Goal : $479,122.00 Paid : $211,146.93

Difference (Goal vs Paid ) : $267.975.07

HORARIO DE LOS DIAS FESTIVOS Concierto de Navidad - Thursday, December 17th: at 7:00 p.m.

Noche Buena – Thursday, December 24th: at 5 pm (E) & 7:00 pm (S)

Navidad – Friday, December 25th: 9 am Mass (E)

María, Madre de Dios – Friday, Jan. 1: 10 a.m. Mass (Bilingúe)

I want to thank David & Nancy Solano and their Family owned Company AMC (Advanced Milling Concepts, Inc.) for refurbishing the Pastor’s bathroom at the Rectory. In need of any renovation work at your house. Please contact AMC Company. May God Bless the Solano’s Family.