March 3, 2019

As the test of what the potter

molds is in the furnace, so in tribulation

is the test of the just. Sirach 27:5

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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WELCOME TO CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON — HOUSTON

ADMINISTERED BY THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CONGREGATION

9900 STELLA LINK RD. HOUSTON, TX 77025

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CLERGY/CLERO Fr.Tom Smithson, SSS

Pastor/Parroco

Fr. RaviEarnest Sebastin, SSS

Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial

Fr. Peter Tuong, SSS

Parochial Vicar/ Vicar Parroquial

PASTORAL STAFF Stella Rivera, Secretary

Bertha Brophy, Business Manager

Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate

Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy

Adriana Guzman, Youth Ministry

Connie Rodriguez, Religious Education Coordinator

Hilda Morales, Religious Education Assistant Coordinator

Jose Martinez, Maintenance

Leroy Ozores, Support Staff

MINISTERIO HISPANO Martha Martinez, Directora, Coro

Hilda Morales, Coordinadora. Ministerio Hispano

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mazie McCoy, Ed.D., Principal

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Embracing the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives,

we are a Catholic community committed to peace, justice and unity, through worship, service,

education and fellowship.

DEFINICIÓN DE NUESTRA MISIÓN Acogiendo a la Eucaristia como la fuente y cima en

nuestras vidas, somos una comunidad Católica, comprometida a la paz, la justicia, y la unidad a través del culto,

servicio, educación y fraternidad.

MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE LA MISA Monday/Lunes 8:00am | 7:00pm(Bilingual)

Tuesday — Friday 8:00am Martes — Viernes 8:00am Saturday/Sábado 8:00am

5:00pm (Sunday Vigil)

Sunday/Domingo 9:00am | 11:00am

1:30pm (Español)

Liturgy of the Hours | Liturgia de las Horas Monday—Thursday | Lunes—Jueves

7:40am Confession | Confesiones

Saturday | Sábados 3:30pm — 4:30pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 am — 4:00 pm

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento Lunes, Miércoles, Viernes | 9:00 am — 4:00 pm

PARISH CALENDAR

Sun., Mar. 3 – Catechist Inservice – NO CCE CLASSES TODAY

Tues., Mar. 5, 9:00 am – Council of Catholic Women mtg. (changed from 7:00 pm)

Wed., Mar. 6 – ASH WEDNESDAY, day of fast and abstinence. (refer to schedule in bulletin)

Fri., Mar. 8 – Stations of the Cross and Knights of Colum-bus Fish Fry (refer to bulletin schedule)

Sat., Mar. 9, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Council of Catholic Women Day of Prayer, Cafeteria

Mon., Mar. 11, 7:00 pm – Java and Jobs meeting, Jones Rm.

PARISH NEWS

PARISH OFFERINGS GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS!

OFFERING TO THE WORLD! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT.

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February 24, 2019

Offertory $ 11,678.00

Capital Improvements $ 4,615.00

Second Collections:

March 3 Maintenance & Repairs

March 10 Black & Indian Mission

March 17 Fund for the Poor

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH LENTEN SCHEDULE

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 Ash Wednesday is observed as a day of fast and abstinence. Please make note of the times for services on Ash Wednesday: 8:00 am Mass – distribution of ashes (school students in attend-

ance) 12:00 noon Mass with distribution of ashes 6:00 pm – Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes 7:30 pm – Mass with distribution of ashes (Spanish)

FRIDAYS DURING LENT 2:30 pm – Stations of the Cross (School) 5:30 pm – Knights of Columbus Fish Fry 6:45 pm – Stations of the Cross (English) 7:30 pm – Via Crucis (Spanish) WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE Monday – Saturday - 8:00 am Mass Monday – 7:00 pm Mass ADORATION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday and Wednesday – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.

Fasting pertains to all persons between 18 and 59 years of age, unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meal are eaten according to one’s needs. Fasting includes not eating between meals.

Abstinence pertains to all persons, unless prevented by poor health. On days of abstinence, eating meat is not allowed. The Church strongly encourages the observance of Friday abstinence.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN DAY OF PRAYER

Saturday, March 9, 9:00 am Cafeteria

All women of the parish are invited to join the CCW for a Day of Prayer, friendship and lunch, as we enjoy the teachings of our presenter, Maureen Bacchi. The topic will be “Love Lessons from the Desert”, reflecting on what Jesus is saying and teaching us through his desert experiences. Maureen is trained as a spiritual director and taught in the Cenacle spiritual director’s program for 25 years. She has a Masters degree in counseling and social work. Join us at 9:00am for a light breakfast, the presentation begins at 9:30am. We look forward to sharing the day with you.

LENTEN PROJECTS God’s mercy is ours to share As we approach the season of Lent, the Scripture readings help us to reflect upon God’s gift of mercy…a gift that leads us to being merciful toward others. Here are some ways to consider offered by our parish throughout Lent.

Rice Bowl Program – take a Rice Bowl home, placing it on your dining table. Follow the calendar to help guide your Lenten journey. Learn about the people and families of other countries who benefit from our prayers and financial sacrifice. Reflect on the social teachings of the Catholic Church. What can we do to share the gift of mercy? The annual Rice Bowl program is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services.

Toiletry Items for Braes Interfaith Ministries – Braes Interfaith Ministries, our local food pantry, and partner in helping to care for the poor, is constantly in need of toiletry items. This Lent, our parish will be collecting items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, razors, soap, shave cream and other items the weekends of March 10, 17 and 24. In addition, there is a constant need for diapers (sizes 4,5,6), feminine hygiene products and toilet pa-per. Donation boxes will be placed in the vestibule for your convenience, or you may bring items to the parish office.

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PARISH NEWS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCE CLASS SCHEDULE

ENGLISH Sunday, Mar. 3 - Catechist in service, NO CCE

CLASSES TODAY Sunday, Mar. 10 - Spring Break - NO CCE CLAS-

SES Sunday, Mar. 17 – CCE classes resume, 9:00 am

Mass and Children’s Liturgy of the Word, followed by parent meeting.

SPANISH

Sunday, Mar. 3 - Catechist in service, NO CCE CLASES TODAY

Sunday, Mar. 10 - Spring Break - CCE CLASSES Sunday, Mar. 17 – CCE classes resume, Parent

meeting at 11:45 followed by1:30 pm Mass. MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL – 6TH THROUGH

12TH

Sunday, Mar. 3 - Catechist in service, NO CCE CLASES TODAY

Sunday, Mar. 10 - Spring Break - NO CCE CLAS-SES

Sunday, Mar. 17 - CCE classes resume, parents are encouraged to attend one of the morning parent meetings.

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL SMALL SCHOOL. BIG DIFFERENCE.

"Together, we form scholars to learn, serve, lead and succeed."

Now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year! For more information visit www.corpuschristihouston.org or 713-664-3351.

Corpus Christi Catholic School’s outstanding academic programs are made possible by the financial support of ALL those in the Corpus Christi community!

The Fund for CCCS

Annual Auction Gala

Steps for Students

Spring Fling

CCCS 3rd Grader, Shailene Nacuray, is a Winner in the Livestock Show and Rodeo's Go Texan Decorating Contest! CCCS' 3rd graders participated in the Livestock Show and Rodeo's "Go Texan Decorating Contest". We were informed that there were approximately 6,500 entries from across the city of Houston and surrounding areas, of which 200 winners were selected; one being our own Shailene Nacuray! Shailene received a congratulations letter, a participation ribbon, and four passes to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The passes will admit them to the livestock show, AGVENTURE, The Junction, the carnival, food booths, shopping, and many other exhibits that further demonstrate Texas’ rich Western Heritage. We are especially excited to announce that Shailene's winning entries will be displayed in NRG Center, Hall B, near Miss Moo’s Barn from February 25th to March 7th. If you're attending the Rodeo this year, please stop by to see her work.

Corpus Christi Catholic School is a STREAM school. Core curriculum content areas are integrated across disciplines through STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) fostering higher-level thinking and reasoning skills while

cultivating creativity and interweaving Catholic values.

All men and sons are invited to the 4th Annual Gulf Coast Catholic Men's Conference on Saturday - March 9, 2019 at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion in La Porte. The event runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and in addition to amazing speakers, includes Mass, music, and fellowship.

Cost is $40 for early bird tickets through March 4th and $45 from March 5th until the day of the Conference. Groups and students may register at $35. Seminarians and Clergy are free. Go to www.gc-cmc.org to register!

The cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, and drinks/snacks.

ORDINATION CELEBRATION FOR DEACON WILLIAM CASTRO!

Please watch next Sunday’s bulletin for a report and photos of this special occasion!

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PARISH NEWS

Converging Roads Health Care Ethics Conference Dignity and Disability in Medicine | Continuing Education

Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 8:45AM to 6:30PM St. John Paul II Foundation, Houston, TX

Speakers: Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., Director of Education, National Catholic Bioethics Center; Robin L. Pierucci, M.D., M.A., Neonatologist and Medical Director; David A. Prentice, Ph.D.,

Vice President and Research Director, Charlotte Lozier Institute; and more. Ticket prices range from $69-$149 based on CME/CNE inclusion | Student scholarship rate is $15

To register or for more information, please visit convergingroads.com

Converging Roads is an initiative of the St. John Paul II Foundation, presented in collaboration with the Archdiocese ofGalveston-Houston and Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston

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FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, WE PRAY….

SYLVIA INEZ GOMEZ

(sister of Stella Rivera) May her soul and all the souls of the faithful

departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen

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EDUCACION RELIGIOSA HORARIO DE CLASES DE CATECISMO

INGLÉS Domingo, 3 de Marzo – Catequistas en Planeación –

NO HAY CLASES DE CCE

Domingo, 10 de Marzo - Vacaciones de Primavera - NO HAY CLASES DE CCE

Domingo, 17 de marzo – Regresamos a clases de CCE, 9:00 am Misa y liturgia infantil de la palabra, seguida de la reunion de padres.

ESPAÑOL Domingo, 3 de Marzo – Catequistas en Planeación –

NO HAY CLASES DE CCE

Domingo, 10 de Marzo - Vacaciones de Primavera - NO HAY CLASES DE CCE

Domingo, 17 de Marzo – Regresamos a clases de CCE, reunion de padres, 11:45 seguido, la Misa de 1:30 pm.

ESCUELA SECUNDARIA Y PREPARATORIA – 6TO A 12O

Domingo, 3 de Marzo – Catequistas en Planeación – NO HAY CLASES DE CCE

Domingo, 10 de Marzo - Vacaciones de Primavera - NO HAY CLASES DE CCE

Domingo, 17 de Marzo - Regresamos a clases de CCE, se anima a los padres a asistir a una de las reuniones de padres matutinos.

PARISH NEWS

CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL Sábado, 3 de Marzo, – Dia de Planeación para

Catequistas – NO HAY CLASES DE CCE Martes, 5 de Marzo, 9:00 AM – Consejo de Damas

Católicas junta. (cambio de las 7:00 PM) Miercoles, Marzo 6 – Miércoles de ceniza, día de

ayuno y abstinencia(consulte al calendario del boletín) Viernes, 8 de marzo – las estaciones de la Cruz

(consulte al calendario del boletín) Sabado, 9 de marzo, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Jornada de

oración del Consejo de Damas Católicas, cafeteria Lunes, 11 de marzo, 7:00 pm – Reunión de Java y

Jobs, Jones Rm.

IGLESIA CORPUS CHRISTI HORARIO DE CUARESMA

SERVICIO DE MIERCOLES DE CENIZA MIERCOLES, 6 DE MARZO

Miércoles de Ceniza se observa como día de Ayuno y Abstinencia. Favor de tomar en cuenta los horarios para los servicios

del Miércoles de Ceniza: 8:00 am Misa – Distribución de cenizas (atienden los

estudiantes de la escuela) 12:00 Misa de Mediodía – distribución de cenizas 6:00 pm – Liturgia de la Palabra con distribución de

cenizas 7:30 pm – Misa con distribución de cenizas (Español)

VIERNES DURANTE CUARESMA 2:30 pm – Estaciones de la Cruz (Escuela) 5:30 pm – Caballeros de Colon - “Fish Fry”

(Pescado Frito) 6:45 pm – Estaciones de la Cruz (Ingles) 7:30 pm – Vía Crucis (español)

HORARIO SEMANAL DE MISAS Lunes - Sábado - 8:00 am Misa Lunes – 7:00 pm Misa

ADORACIÓN FRENTE AL SAGRADO SACRAMENTO Lunes y Miércoles – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Viernes – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Miércoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo días de Ayuno y Abstinencia.

Los Viernes de Cuaresma son días de Abstinencia. Ayuno concierne a todas las personas entre 18 y 59 años de edad, a menos que tengan algún problema de salud. En los días de ayuno, se permite una comida completa. Dos pequeñas co-midas de acuerdo a las necesidades personales. El ayuno tam-bién incluye no comer entre comidas. Abstinencia concierne a todas las personas, a menos que ten-gas problemas de salud. En los días de abstinencia, no se per-mite comer carne. La Iglesia les anima a cumplir firmemente los Viernes de abstinencia.

PROYECTOS DE CUARESMA

La misericordia de Dios es nuestra para compartir A medida que nos acercamos a la temporada de Cuar-esma, las lecturas de las escrituras nos ayudan a reflex-ionar sobre el don de Dios de la misericordia... Un don que nos lleva a ser misericordiosos hacia los demás. Aquí hay algunas maneras de considerar ofrecidas por nuestra parroquia durante toda la Cuaresma.

Plato de Arroz de CRS - es el programa de Cuaresma de fe en acción de Catholic Relief Services. Ofrece oportuni-dades diarias para que sus familias participen en los pi-lares espirituales de la Cuaresma: la oración, el ayuno y la donación. Además, es una oportunidad para que nosotros como parroquia/escuela nos reunamos como una comunidad y reflexionar sobre lo que significa vivir nuestro llamado del Evangelio para salir y encontrarnos con los más necesitados.

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MASS INTENTIONS &

SAINT FEAST DAY

MONDAY, MARCH 4…...……….…ST. CASIMIR

8:00 AM LORETTA & CLAIBORNE CAGE ††

7:00 PM ODILIA CAJAS †

TUESDAY, MARCH 5…………...…ST. JOHN JOSEPH OF THE CROSS

8:00 AM ALL SOULS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6………….ASH WEDNESDAY

8:00 AM JUICE LY VAN DUONG †

12:00 NOON RUTH RODRIGUEZ

7:30 PM SPANISH MASS

THURSDAY, MARCH 7…………….ST. PERPETUA & FELICITY

8:00 AM MINA & OTTO SCHENK ††

FRIDAY, MARCH 8…...……..……. ST. JOGN OF GOD

8:00 AM FLORENCE ALT †

SATURDAY, MARCH 9………...…...ST. FRANCES OF ROME

8:00 AM ALL SOULS

5:00 PM JUICE LY VAN DUONG †

SUNDAY, MARCH 10……………….9TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

11:00 AM JUANITA WILSON †

1:30 PM SRA. CARMEN NIETO †

WEEKLY UPDATES

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Eclo 17:20-24; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 10:17-27 Martes: Eclo 35:1-12; Sal 50 (49):5-8, 14, 23; Mc 10:28-31 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Dt 26:4-10; Sal 91 (90):1-2,10-15;Rom 10:8-13; Lc 4:1-13