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The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph

OFFICE, STAFF, MASS, & RECONCILIATION INFORMATION

OFFICE STAFF: Alicia Driscoll, Assistant to Administrator………….....… Ext. 32 Aleida Hinojosa, Receptionist……………………………. Ext. 10 Ann Martinez, Administrative Assistant to Director…..…. Ext. 18 Joe Lopez, Security/Maintenance……………….…….… Ext. 27 Gloria Morales, Hispanic Ministry Assistant……….…... Ext. 23 José Molina, Security/Maintenance………………….… Ext. 27 Margaret Colunga, Data Management………..…...…….. Ext. 19 Mela Gutierrez, Bookstore Assistant…………………….. Ext. 20 Noris Redondo, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator…......… Ext. 23 Pat Allison, English Ministry .............................................. Ext. 16 Skip Davey, Administrator…………..………….……….…. Ext. 31 Teresa Valadez, Bookstore Manager……………… Ext. 20

MARRIAGE & ANNULMENTS PREPARATION:

Deacon Michael Garcia…...…………………………………….Ext. 12

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Fr. David Bergeron…………………………………..……..…..Ext. 24

ENGLISH MINISTRY:

Patricia Allison, Parish Renewal Liaison Ext. 16

HISPANIC MINISTRY: Noris Redondo, Coordinator………………………….…... Ext. 23 Gloria Morales, Assistant….………………………….…... Ext. 23

BOOKSTORE HOURS Tuesday……..10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday….10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursday….… 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Not open after Mass Friday……….10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:00-7:30 pm & after Mass Sunday………12 Noon - 2pm After Mass

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MASS AND EVENTS

♦MONDAY: Center and Offices Closed

♦TUESDAY: 12:00 Noon - English MASS / Chapel ♦WEDNESDAY: 11:00 - 11:50am Confession 12:00 Noon-Spanish Mass / Main Sanctuary Prayer teams are available after Asamblea 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Women’s Bible Studies, Room 120 ♦THURSDAY: 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6:45 - 7:10 pm - Rosary before Mass - Main Sanctuary 7:20 - 7:30 pm - Praise & Worship-Main Sanctuary 7:30 pm - MASS 1st Thursday of each Month before Mass Blessing of the Salt, Water and Oil. ♦ FRIDAY: 12:00 Noon - English MASS—Chapel 8:00 pm Spanish Mass ♦SATURDAY: Scheduled Events 6:00am Fishers of Men Prayer Group—Room 111 8:30am Mass for Life/Chapel ♦SUNDAY: 9:00 am - 9:45 am - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 am - 10:00 am - Liturgy of the Hours (Chapel) 10:00 am - 10:30 am - Praise & Worship Main Sanctuary 10:30 am - MASS Nigerian Mass: 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm in Main Sanctuary Fellowship upstairs in fellowship hall after Mass ♦SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the office for appointment. ♦SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Sunday……….. 9:30 am - 10:20 am Wednesday…...11:00 am - 11:50pm Thursday……... 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Friday…………..6:30 pm - 7:50 pm or by appointment

Prayer Intentions Monica Garcia, Preston Lewis, Flor Vasquez, Michelle Mancias, Barry Jackson, Rudy Reyna, Bobbi & Sandy Embesi, Catalina Rivera, Mack Arevalo, Javier Lazo, Elsie Cobb, Joe Flores, Jorge Alvarado, Jackie Lyons, Mary Hood, Elilia Zuniga, Mayia Uresti, Matilda Gonzales, Benjamin Thomas, Rudy Terrazas, Deacon Gerald DuPont, Bishop

Christian Riesbeck, Jesus Lopez, Carmen Garcia, Elijah Mondragon, Abraham Flores, Mary & Jesse Cordero, June Isassi, Barbara Ryan, Tony Galicia, Virginia Gonzalez, Sandra Longoria, Zamora Family,

Alyssa Hernandez, Rita Ochoa, Isa Montes & Family, Margarito Lara, Linda McKnight, Roger & Martha Sherman

In Memoriam † Sixto Silva † Anita Flores † Maricruz Espinoza †Allen McKay King

CCC Mass for Life Join us for The CCC Mass for Life

Every Saturday 8:30 am. In the Chapel followed by a Rosary at Planned Parenthood

4600 Gulf Freeway @ I-45 Readings for the Week of Dec. 29 - Jan. 4, 2014 Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

MAILING ADDRESS: 1949 Cullen Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 P.O. Box 230287, Houston, Texas 77223 Off: (713) 236-9977 Fax: (713) 236-0073

Web Page: www.cccgh.com OFFICE HOURS: Monday ..................... Closed Tuesday .................... 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday ............... 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday ................... 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday ........................ 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Mark Goring, CC, Director ................ Ext. 11 Rev. Francis Frankovich, CC, Assoc. Dir.. Ext. 14 Rev. David Bergeron, CC, Assoc. Dir. ....... Ext. 24

Director Emeritus: Rev. Richard Paulissen, M.M. richardpaulissen289@yahoo.com

Volunteer Opportunity In the CCC Bookstore

Call 713-236-9977 for more details

There will be NO 7:30 pm Mass January 1, 2015

Thursday Rosary & Mass will Resume January 8, 2015

This week at the Center….. THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 28, 2014

JOIN W.O.W. for a MONTHLY Pro-life Outreach

Last Saturday of EVERY Month Walking, Praying, & Fasting against Human Trafficking

4300 Telephone Rd. 4:00 pm-6:00 pm January 31

From age 15 and older are invited with Parental Supervision only

For more Information: womenofworship.kim.@gmail.com

CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY

Salvation is not an individual action. Christ offered salvation to all mankind through His Death and Resurrection; and we work out our salvation together with those around us, especially our family. In this prayer, we consecrate our family to the Holy Family, and ask the aid of Christ, Who was the perfect Son; Mary, who was the perfect mother; and Joseph, who, as foster father of Christ, sets the example for all fathers. Through their intercession, we hope that our entire family may be saved. This is the ideal prayer to begin February, the Month of the Holy Family; but we should also recite it frequently—perhaps once per month—as a family.

Consecration to the Holy Family Prayer O Jesus, our most loving Redeemer, who having come to enlight-en the world with Thy teaching and example, didst will to pass the greater part of Thy life in humility and subjection to Mary and Joseph in the poor home in Nazareth, thus sanctifying the Family that was to be an example for all Christian families, gra-ciously receive our family as it dedicates and consecrates itself to Thee this day. Do Thou defend us, guard us and establish amongst us Thy holy fear, true peace, and concord in Christian love: in order that, by conforming ourselves to the divine pattern of Thy family, we may be able, all of us without exception, to attain to eternal happiness. Mary, dear Mother of Jesus and Mother of us, by thy kindly in-tercession make this our humble offering acceptable in the sight of Jesus, and obtain for us His graces and blessings. O Saint Joseph, most holy guardian of Jesus and Mary, assist us by thy prayers in all our spiritual and temporal necessities; that so we may be enabled to praise our divine Savior Jesus, together with Mary and thee, for all eternity. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be (three times each)

Saints and Special Observances December 28 - January 3, 2014 Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Monday: Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket Tuesday: Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Wednesday: Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I; New Year’s Eve Thursday: The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Mary, the Holy Mother of God; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year’s Day Friday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen; First Friday Saturday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus; First Saturday

CHILDREN OF ETERNITY You are children of eternity. Your immortal crown awaits you, to reward your duty and love. You may indeed sow here in tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy. —St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

www.cccgh.com ENGLISH MINISTRY, YOUTH AND FORMATION NEWS www.cccgh.com

Joey De Ochoa (12/29) Johnny Banda Jr (12/29) Michael Washington (12/29) Orfelina Torres (12/30) Rogelio Santos (12/30) Alfredo Corpus (12/30) Anthony Gonzales (12/31) Lillia Arredondo (12/31) Alice Lopez (1/1)

Fr. Richard Paulissen MM (1/1)Romalinda Martinez (1/1)Justine Pemberton (1/1)Suzanne Yagolly (1/1) Patricia Mendoza (1/2) Julio C. Gomez (1/2) Ana Villanueva (1/2) Carlos Galaviz 1/3)

Breaking Bread Homeless Ministries News From The Streets…

I Believe In Miracles By Mary Martha Primerano Last Sunday after church I was approached by a sweet home-less fellow named Bill, and he asked me what my last name was. When I said, “Primerano” he whipped out a TX Drivers License and other important cards belonging to me! I was shocked to see these items now in my hand because last sum-mer on Thursday, Aug. 6th(to be exact) my wallet was lost or stolen-whatever happened to it, I’m still not sure. I decided then not to let this steal my joy and took it in stride cancelling all my cards. There was one thing I couldn’t fix. The fearful thoughts of identity theft that tormented my mind. I finally took it to God and reminded Him of His promise found in Psalm 37: 23-24. The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord and He delights in every detail of their lives -You see I have been meditating on this for the past year. Really letting it soak into my spirit. So in childlike faith I simply had a talk with God and said something like this. “Look God I don’t like the idea of all my important cards with my identity being out there. I don’t know where that wallet could be - but one thing I do know is that You know where it’s at. I understand that you love me as your child so I’m asking you to please get these cards back. Amen“. So that takes us to Sunday, Nov. 23 with God sending Bill our homeless friend delivering all of my cards to me. He explained how he was walking along the highway feeder road and saw all these items on the ground and picked up only the important looking cards. Some may ask (as I did). Why did it take so long? Is it any wonder that I would receive my cards on the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving? To remember that God has me in the palm of His hand, and to keep a thankful heart. Eph. 5:20 At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. If interested in volunteering please contact: Walt Primerano 713.661.7167 or walterprimerano@yahoo.com

“….the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” Matt. 2:40

UPCOMING EVENTS, RETREATS at the CCC, AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE AND MORE

Catholic Charities

Pi lgr image 2015 Women’s Retreat 2015

Married Couples Retreat

Faith in the Fire

Kerygma Texas

Join us for a 12-day springtime journey of faith to this fascinat-ing land, which featured so prominently in the life and mission of the Early Church. To view the Pilgrimage Brochure, simply go online at http://www.companionscross.org/upcoming-events

or call Elizabeth or Suzanne at Corporate Travel Service in Detroit 313-565-8888 ext. 150 or 121.

Pilgrimage to Turkey: Crossroads of the Early Church

Apr. 27- May 8th, 2015 with Fr. John Vandenakker, CC

Fr David Bergeron, CC Celebrant and priest for the weekend Register at KerygmaTexas.com or call 903-343-3567

The Almost Perfect Couple…..

Workshop i s open to married couples who want to improve their

couple communication. This workshop is January 17, 2015. at St.

Dominic Archdiocesan Center 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021

Room 140. 9a.m.-5p.m., Event is free but donations are welcome. For

more information please call 713-741-8711.

Saturday and Sunday January 24 & 25, 2015

Register Sundays after Mass or online at: www.cccgh.com

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ESPÍRITU DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA

Lc 2, 22-40 Celebramos hoy la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia. Ella como modelo de cada familia cris ana está alumbrada por los textos bíblicos de hoy. Y el espíritu ejemplar que reinaba en Nazaret, la Iglesia quiere despertarlo hoy, para que reine en todas nuestras familias. Pienso que el espíritu de la Sagrada Familia era - ante todo - un espíritu de amor, un espíritu de fe y un espíritu de sacrificio. Un espíritu de amor. Es un amor que mutuamente se acepta, se sos ene y se soporta - a pesar de todos los defectos y limitaciones, porque Dios mismo ha elegido y unido a sus miembros. 1. Debemos revivir en nuestra familia, en primer lugar, el misterio de la Sagrada Familia: el amor redentor de Cristo. En Cristo, el marido es responsable de la salvación de su esposa. Tiene que amarla hasta salvarla. La mujer es responsable de la salvación de su marido. Los padres son responsables de la salvación de sus hijos: es su principal misión, de la que algún día se les pedirá cuenta. Y los hijos, poco a poco, a medida que van creciendo, se van hacienda responsables de la salvación de sus padres, responsables de amarlos hasta salvarlos. 2. Según la imagen de María y José, el amor de los padres entre sí y a los hijos debe ser, en segundo lugar, un amor desinteresado y respetuoso. Educar significa servir desinteresada y respetuosamente a la originalidad y par cularidad de los hijos. Significa despertar y hacer desarrollar los dones que Dios ha depositado en cada uno de ellos. Sin duda, esto exige mucho empo, mucha energía, mucha paciencia de los padres, porque es su tarea más creadora, más di cil, pero también la más fecunda y hermosa. Los padres deben ver y reconocer a Jesús en sus hijos, tal como en la Familia de Nazaret. Yo educo y amo en mi hijo a Jesucristo mismo: “El que recibe a un niño como éste, a mí recibe”. 3. Según el ejemplo de Jesús, el amor de los hijos a los padres debe ser obediente y respetuoso. Él mismo, hijo de Dios, quedó sumiso a sus padres hasta la edad de treinta años. Recordemos aquel texto del Evangelio, cuando tenía doce años: “Jesús bajó con ellos a Nazaret y siguió bajo su autoridad” (Lc 2,51). Un espíritu de fe. El espíritu de amor se fundamenta en un profundo espíritu de fe y confianza. En la Santa Familia de Nazaret, como en la nuestra, fue necesario tener confianza mutua, demostrar la fe todos los días. José tuvo que tener una fe ciega en María; tuvo que creer en Ella de una manera extraordinaria, tuvo que amarla mucho para llegar a creer tanto en Ella. Y María tuvo que creer en José; tuvo que confiar en su amor puro, en su respeto, en su es ma. José y María tuvieron que tener fe en su Hijo. Aunque no parecía más que un niño como todos los demás, creyeron siempre en el

“DICHOSOS LOS QUE TEMEN AL SEÑOR Y SIGUEN SUS CAMINOS ” misterio que vivía en Él. No siempre comprendieron todo lo que Él hacía, todo lo que les decía, pero ellos confiaban en Él, recogían sus palabras y las meditaban. Y Jesús demostraba la confianza que tenía en sus padres: les estuvo sumiso durante largos treinta años. Un espíritu de sacrificio. Espíritu de amor autén co y de fe profunda llevan consigo el espíritu de sacrificio. Y para la Sagrada Familia los sacrificios y sufrimientos comenzaron muy pronto: -El nacimiento en la soledad, en la miseria. Nunca se encontraron más pobres, ni se sin eron más fa gados ni más solos que cuando nació el Señor. -Después, la matanza de los Inocentes: como primer resultado del nacimiento del Salvador, las familias del país en duelo, los niños menores de dos años asesinados. -Y la huida de la Familia, en plena noche, a Egipto; la estadía allá como fugi vos desconocidos. -Y así ocurrió durante toda su vida, hasta el día oscuro del Calvario. Los sacrificios son propios de la vida familiar. Todos lo sabemos y lo experimentamos siempre de nuevo. Por eso es necesario un espíritu profundo de sacrificio para cada familia que está en camino hacia el ideal de la Santa Familia de Nazaret. Queridos hermanos, pidamos, por eso, en esta Eucaris a de hoy a Jesús, a María y a José, para nuestra propia familia y para todas las familias, la gracia de recibir más y más el espíritu de amor, el espíritu de fe y el espíritu de sacrificio.

¡Qué así sea! En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amén. Padre Nicolás Schwizer Instituto de los Padres de Schoenstatt

HORARIO NAVIDEÑO El Ministerio Hispano del CCC

NO tendrá actividades a partir del 20 de Diciembre, reanuda

actividades el Viernes 2 de Enero, * Rosario 6:30pm * Hora Santa 7pm * Misa 8pm *

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Martes: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96 (95):7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Miércoles:1Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Jueves: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Viernes: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:29 - 3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

ACTIVIDADES Y EVENTOS DE LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA

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