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7810 Cypresswood Drive Spring, Texas 77379-7101

Office: 281-370-3401 Fax: 281-605-1640

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston www.silcc.org

Continued on Pg. 13

Saturday, January 1st See inside for our complete schedule for Solemnity of Mary. For Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st. Livestream options can be found on our Parish Website.

Office Hours: Monday– Thursday: 9:00-8:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00-4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00-1:00 p.m.

Pastor’s Column See inside as Fr. Norbert talks about the time between Christmas & the New Year. Pg. 4 & 15 (Español)

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY & BAPTISM OF THE LORD DECEMBER 26, 2021 & JANUARY 2, 2022

Epiphany Mass Schedule See inside for our Epiphany Mass Times. Pg. 13

Reinstating the Obligation See inside for more detail. Pg. 13

WELCOME TO ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

Very Rev. Norbert Maduzia

Jr., E. V., D. Min. Pastor

Rev. Justin Cormie Parochial Vicar

YouTube: See our Live-stream Masses on our YouTube channel. Search for St. Ignatius Loyola Spring on YouTube and subscribe.

Facebook: Visit us on Facebook for our Live stream of liturgical events. See liturgy page for more information. @ignatiusloyolacc

MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE LITURGIA

LEADING OTHERS TO JESUS

Clergy

Dcn. Billy Chen Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Scott Glueck Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Mike Higgins Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Greg Mouton Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Peter Olivier Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Larry Vines Permanent Deacon

Dcn. Joe Wright Permanent Deacon

Office of Administration

Ron Svoboda Parish Dir. Of Operations

Kristin Garcia Office Manager

Lisa Kubis Business Manager

Mary Blanton Clergy Assistant

Betty Keller Receptionist

Iris Favela Receptionist

POSITION OPEN Receptionist

Juan Velasco Facilities Manager

Jose Jimenez Facilities Assistant

Jimmy Sexton Facilities Assistant

Office of Liturgy and Sacraments

Karla Jackson Pastoral Associate

Kathy Corbett Asst. Director of Liturgy

Andrew Salyer Director of Music

Peter Ramirez Associate Director of Music

Office of Formation

Amy Auzenne Pastoral Associate

Zachary Allen Director of Youth Ministries

Samantha Allen Director of Young Adults

Lucille Pavlock Director of EC & Elem.

Gracia Avila Admin Assistant

Early Childhood Center

Kathy Schaefer Director Of Early Childhood

Donna Quiambao Asst. Dir. Early Childhood

Office of Social Services

Ascención Amado Director of Outreach

Please visit www.silcc.org for email addresses.

Fr. Norbert & Fr. Justin will be celebrating the following Mass Intentions this coming week.

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Monday– Friday:

9 a.m. Daily Mass (Also on Live-stream) Wednesday:

6:45 p.m. Mass Saturday:

5:15 p.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream) Sunday:

7:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass (Also on Live-stream)

12:30 p.m. Misa (Español– transmisión en vivo) 5:15 p.m. Mass

RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., and

Saturday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Morning Prayer: Weekdays at 8:30 a.m. in Lady Chapel Evening Prayer: First Fridays of every month, 6:15 p.m.

Reservation Chapel Hours: 6:30 a.m.– 9:00 p.m. Please check our website for most recent schedule.

See our livestream Masses via Facebook, YouTube, & Parish Website.

Monday, December 27 9 a.m. Emiliana Lucia (+) Tuesday, December 28

9 a.m. Bernadette Benvegnu (+) Wednesday, Dec 29

9 a.m. Theresa Thue-Oanh Nguyen (+) 6:45 p.m. Victor Roman & Al Franco Roman (+)

Thursday, December 30 9 a.m. Benedette Benvegnu (+)

Friday, December 31 9 a.m. Shirley Santos Viray (+)

Vigil of Solemnity of Mary 4:15 p.m. Walter Guillot (+)

Saturday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 10 a.m. People of the Parish (Pro Populo)

Vigil of Epiphany of the Lord 5:15 p.m. Perpetual Mass Intentions Sunday, January 2 Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 a.m. Janis Lesley Price (+) 10 a.m. Pro Populo

12:30 a.m. Jorge and Robert Ramblas Ramirez (+) 5:15 p.m. Lyle B. Swingler (+)

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

Sent to Build Community Loan Redemption*(through 05/31/2021)*Beginning Loan Balance

$6,025,000.00*Principal Payments

$2,399,040.00*Remaining Loan Balance

$3,625,952.00*Interest Payments since inception

$634,850.00

If you are new to the parish or have not made a pledge and wish to do so, please contact Ron Svoboda.

January 1-2ndSolemnity of the

Epiphany

Saturday/ Sábado

5:15 p.m.

Sunday/ Domingo7:30 a.m.


Sunday/ Domingo12:30 p.m.Español

Sunday/ Domingo

5:15 p.m.

Presider Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. NorbertFr. Justin

Homilist Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. NorbertFr. Justin

Deacons Wright Wright Chen OlivierChen

Parish Financial InformationOctober Faith Direct: $126,016.31

December 19th: in next bulletin

FINANCIALS/ FINANZAS

Sign up today for our Parish Online Giving Option. Go to www.faithdirect.net to create

an account or make changes to your existing account. Church Code: TX134 , scan the QR Code, or donate via text by

texting any amount to 281-801-4940.

You will receive a link to begin the process. If you prefer, you may also mail your donations

to the parish office. 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379Ignite Campaign

*Parish Goal $1,880,235.00*Total Amount Pledged $1,993,322.00*Total Number of Donors 331*Total Number of Households 4026*Average Participant Pledge $7,144.59*Raised Over Goal $113,087.00* Precent of Goal Pledged 105%%

PRESIDER SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DEL CELEBRANTE

January 8-9thBaptism of the Lord

2:30 p.m. Adult Confirmation

Saturday/ Sábado

5:15 p.m.



Sunday/ Domingo12:30 p.m.Español

Sunday/ Domingo

5:15 p.m.

Presider Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. JustinFr. Norbert

Homilist Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin Fr. Norbert Fr. JustinFr. Norbert

Deacons Vines Olivier Chen ChenVines

Dec. 31st & Jan 1st

Solemnity of Mary

Friday Dec. 31st4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 1st

10 :00 a.m.

Presider Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin

Homilist Fr. Norbert Fr. Justin

Deacons Higgins Olivier

MASS INTENTIONS/ INTENCIONES DE MISA

Fr. Norbert & Fr. Justin will be celebrating the following Mass Intentions NEXT week.

Monday, January 39 a.m. Fr. Ryan Stawaisz (+)

Tuesday, January 49 a.m. David Reed (+)

Wednesday, January 59 a.m. Suzanne Hernandez (LVG)6:45 p.m. Gary Belcher (+)

Thursday, January 69 a.m. Dorcenia Poullard (+)

Friday, January 79 a.m. Eleanor Auzenne (+)

Saturday, January 85:15 p.m. Jeanne Broussard & Maureen Pitt (+)

Sunday, January 97:30 a.m. Patricia Serrano (+)

10 a.m. Pro Populo12:30 a.m. Zita Alejos Ortega & Manuela Trujillo (+)5:15 p.m. Paula Stegemeier (+)

Diocesan Services Fund 2021*Parish Goal $305,000.00*Total Amount Paid $267,077.00*Total Number of Participants 633*Total Number of Households 4374*Average Participant Pledge $361.00*Paid Over (Under) Goal ($37,922.75)*Percent Paid 78.00%Help provide hope and help for those among us who are most in need. To donate online, visit www.archgh.org/dsf/


PASTOR’S COLUMN

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas and a joy filled New Year! On this Feast of the Holy Family, we welcome

those who are visiting during the Christmas holidays as well as a special “welcome home” to our college students who have returned to be with your family. Your presence over the holidays fills us with joy. It’s good to be together as family – near and far – and so welcome to all!

During this time between Christmas and New Year’s, the Church celebrates the Feast of Holy Family and our call to holiness. It is in the midst of family that we first learn of God. It’s in the midst of family that we learn to be godlike: showing forgiveness, compassion and love. Our families may not always be filled with peace and joy, but as we see through the example of the Holy Family, God accompanies us through trial and tribulation. Mary and Joseph take the child, Jesus, and escape the cruelties of King Herod. Parents do all they can to protect their children. Parents make all sorts of sacrifices for the wellbeing of their children. It is in the deepest sense of love that parents will even discipline their children. They want them to be the best. They want them to succeed. They want them to do well in every aspect of their life. The first priority of all parents should be and must be the holiness of their children. Family time is important. How often does your whole family sit together – at a table – and eat together? How often does your whole family play together? How often does your whole family PRAY together? This Feast of the Holy Family is a good reminder for all of us to stay firm with the principles of family life. A family united together in God can overcome all calamities. A family united in God will bind itself together no matter what. Don’t be afraid to pray together. Moms and dads, you’ll be surprised what you’ll learn by listening to the prayers of the little ones!

I hope this very special Preface from the Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary will serve as a source of prayer and reflection for you and your family during these days of Christmas.

May Christ, our Light, Peace, and Love fill you with His very presence,

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and

everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and

eternal God.

For through the ministry of the Blessed Virgin You draw the families of

all peoples to faith in the Gospel.

The shepherds, bathed in your glory and enlightened by choirs of

Angels, acknowledged Christ as the Savior and became the firstfruits

of the Church from the people of Israel.

The wise men, inspired by grace and led by a shining star, entered a

lowly house, found the child with his Mother, and, as the firstfruits of

the Church from the Gentiles, worshiped him as God, proclaimed him

as King, and acknowledged him as Redeemer.

Through him the Angels of heaven offer their prayer of adoration as

they rejoice in your presence for ever.

May our voices be one with theirs in their triumphant hymn of praise.


GATHER WITH US

Monday, December 27 Building Monday, January 3 Building

Christmas Holiday- Office Closed 5:30 p.m. AHG Troop TX1325 Meeting Gonzaga

7 p.m. Legion of Mary Weekly meeting Faber-6

Tuesday, December 28 7:05 p.m. Boy Scout Trop Meeting

Sexton Hall B & C

Christmas Holiday- Office Closed

6 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Tuesday, January 4

6 p.m. AA Meeting Faber-5 1 p.m. Women's Club Board meeting Xavier-14

7 p.m. RCIA Faber-8 1 p.m. Senior Friends Board Meeting Xavier-15

6 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

Wednesday, December 29 6 p.m. AA Meeting Faber-5

Christmas Holiday- Office Closed 6:30 p.m. Knight of Columbus Officers &

Directors Meeting Faber-6

7:30 p.m. Young Adult Group Faber-8 6:45 p.m. Leadership Night McGivney Hall

7 p.m. RCIA Faber-8

Thursday, December 30

Christmas Holiday- Office Closed Wednesday, January 5

6 p.m. LMC Exposition Reservation Chapel

9 a.m. SILECC Gonzaga

10 a.m. Bible & The Virgin Mary Bible Study

Xavier-12

5:30 p.m. Confirmation Classes Gonzaga

Friday, December 31 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Group Faber-8

New Years Observed- Office Closed

4:15 p.m. Vigil of Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Sanctuary Thursday, January 6


Saturday, January 1 6 p.m. LMC Exposition Reservation Chapel

New Year's Day- Office Closed 6:30 p.m. Grief Support Faber-5

10 a.m. Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Mass

Sanctuary 7:15 p.m. LMC Formation Meeting Faber-3

5:15 p.m. Mass Sanctuary

No 9:30 a.m. Confessions Friday, January 7


Sunday, January 2 10 a.m. Spanish Bible Study Xavier-12

7:30 a.m. Mass Sanctuary 10 a.m. First Friday Adoration Reservation Chapel

10:00 a.m. Mass Sanctuary

12:30 p.m. Misa en Español Sanctuary Saturday, January 8

5:15 p.m. Mass Sanctuary

Sunday, January 9

12:30 p.m. St Joseph Altar Dough Making Christus Center Kitchen

2 p.m. Squires Sexton Hall A

3:30 p.m. Edge Formation Gonzaga

3:30 p.m. Family Formation Assessment Night

Christus Center

6:30 p.m. High School Formation Gonzaga


THIS WEEK’S READING

See Page 14 for Next’s Week Readings

Sunday, Dec 26, 2021 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Bless the children Holy families aren't necessarily picture-perfect. But they are faithful and consistent in their values and goals. Like Mary and Joseph and biblical parents before them, holy families consecrate their children early and often to the care of God. They do this by baptizing them and seeing to their sacramental preparation. They do this by praying for and with their little ones. They provide them a religious education and share faith-filled practices of compassion and charity. All the children in our lives look to us for love and acceptance, guidance and Christian example. Teach the children well.

TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:41-52 (17A); or 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52 (17C). “Once the child is weaned, I will take him to appear before the LORD and to remain there forever.”

Monday, Dec 27, 2021 FEAST OF JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST He lived to tell the tale John the Apostle is credited with being the author of the Gospel of John. He is also believed to have been the “Beloved Disciple” of Jesus mentioned in that gospel and is presumed to have outlived the other apostles, perhaps being the only one to die of natural causes rather than martyrdom. Imagine being the last survivor, and the heartache he endured on losing his peers to violent deaths for their faith. Perhaps it was John’s job to live to tell the story—"that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name”—as he says in his final line. Take John’s mission to heart and embrace his good word today.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:1a, 2-8 (697). “Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.”

Tuesday, Dec 28, 2021 FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS Children deserve protection Nowadays when we think of Christmas pageants, we envision adorable children in bathrobes dressed as shepherds. But in the Middle Ages, religious pageants were a serious business. The whole community gathered to enact mystery plays that told the stories of birth, death, resurrection, and the lives of the saints. It’s from such a mystery play that we get the haunting words and melody of “The Coventry Carol”—a song about King Herod’s slaughter of the Holy Innocents that asks plaintively, "What may we do to preserve . . . this poor youngling for whom we sing?" Pray today for children who continue to suffer and face certain death without our help.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 1:5—2:2; Matthew 2:13-18 (698). “A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children.”

Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021 FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF NATIVITY OF THE LORD; MEMORIAL OF THOMAS BECKET, BISHOP, MARTYR Choose God Everyone must at times make the choice of serving God or something less. Today we remember Saint Thomas Becket, bishop of Canterbury. Thomas was faced with such a dilemma when his friend the king, Henry II, continuously tried to interfere with church matters. Allowing the king to interfere with the church would have allowed Thomas to be in the king’s good graces.

Instead, Thomas chose to serve God above anything and anyone else, even at the cost of martyrdom. "When is constancy required," Thomas writes, "except under persecution. Are not friends then proved? If they always yield, how can they ever succeed? They must, one time or other, make a stand."

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35 (202). “And you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

Thursday, Dec 30, 2021 SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Take your time to absorb Christmas Today we continue as a church to honor the feast of our Savior’s birth. It is day six in the octave of Christmas—the eight-day liturgical focus on the birth of Christ. The entrance of the Christ into human history is such a significant event that the church notes its magnitude by keeping our gaze on it through the specified readings, psalms, and prayers during these eight days. Take a moment today to allow the wonder of God-among-us to continue to sink in.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 2:12-17; Luke 2:36-40 (203). “She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.”

Friday, Dec 31, 2021 SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Out with the new, in with the old The end of the year gives us pause to reflect on the past and change for the future. Typically, we find something new to embrace or resolve to do. But if it’s true that there’s really nothing new under the sun, then perhaps we should look to the old! This is exactly what the church does, as it moves into the new year, not with any newfound epiphany, but instead with a commitment to the very old-school value of peace. As we anticipate the World Day of Peace tomorrow, January 1, what are some deeply held and long-standing values that you would like to deepen during the coming year? How might you go old school?

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 2:18-21; John 1:1-18 (204). “In the beginning was the Word.”

Saturday, Jan 01, 2022 OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD; SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD; WORLD DAY OF PEACE Rocking with Mother Mary People in every age have their particular way to celebrate the new year. These days we might change old eating habits to be healthier; get on track financially; spend more time with family. But maybe this year it could be about what young Catholics refer to as "rocking with Mary," that is, getting to know the mother of Jesus on a deeper level. Understanding her courage, strength, and faithfulness can help us realize our own potential as bearers of the Good News. On her feast day and in the days ahead, reflect on Mary and strive to imitate her in bringing Good News to the world. TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 (18). “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.”


CELEBRATING WHAT WE BELIEVE

January 1stVigil Mass:

5:15 p.m.

January 2ndMass:

7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,12:30 p.m. (en español),

5:15 p.m.

Solemnity of

the Epiphany of the Lord

Urgent help is needed to continue to offer

live streaming of Mass for those who are unable

to attend in person. Those in high school and older are

encouraged to serve. All training provided.

For more [email protected]

for more information.

Merry Christmas!

And the Word became fleshand made his dwelling among us.

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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday, January 7

Following 9:00 a.m. Mass

Continuing through the day in the Reservation Chapel

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NO CONFESSIONS

Saturday, January 1

4:15 p.m.

10:00 a.m.The Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes before each Mass.


In Memoriam

Adriana Martinez Zapata, mother of Maria Zapata

Chelsea Kerekes, daughter of MarthaDavid Michael Lopez, father of Stephen

& RobinIrene Davis, wife of Ted Davis

Christopher Joe Smith, father of Adam Smith

Janie Grayson, wife of Bill GraysonPaul Suter, brother of Anne Knudson

Michael HughesRegina Callaghan

James CaireRichard Escott

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wedding Banns

Please pray for the following couples:

Gustavo Reyes & Evelyn RuizOmar Garcia & Valerie Garcia

Welcome Newly BaptizedDylan Stuart Murray

Annamarie Buhidor-KroegerRoselove Chimara OkoliJoaquin Lizandro Moran

Mason AyalaMia Victoria Ramirez

Cara Nicole MackenzieDamian Sandoval

Isabella Hernandez Gomez-Orduz

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LOVE AS JESUS LOVED

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR ALL

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN OUTREACH

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

COUNSELING – Rejoice Counseling 844-295-3167

FACING AN EVICTION? Legal Assistance Line stoptxeviction.org

Mental Health Family Support at NAM 833-986-1919

For more information and resources please email [email protected] or call 281-370-3401 Ext. 4606

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

We continue to reach our monthly goal thanks to your generosity!

For the week of December 26th, please bring your nonperishable food


GROW YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS & US

EARLY CHILDHOOD ELEMENTARY

First Reconciliation Reminder!

Parents, please remember to schedule your child’s time for First Reconciliation in January. An email was sent with the link to the Sign Up Genius Page. Please contact Lucille Pavlock with questions: [email protected]

NURSERY OPEN

The nursery is open during the 10 a.m. Mass on Sundays in the Christus Center. Please

enter through the door on the west side. The nursery is available for children ages 1 year through 4 years. All children must be feeling well to stay with the nursery staff. We are still taking applications for nursery staff. Contact Kathy or Donna, 281-370-3401.

YOUTH MINISTRY

CHRISTMAS BREAKFormation Classes / Youth Ministry sessions do not meet the weeks of

December 26 & January 2. Parents, please plan to attend our Epiphany Celebration with your

students when we return on January 9, 11, & 12!


GROW YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS & US

SACRAMENTSINFANT BAPTISMWe invite you to attend the required baptism session for both parents. Godparents are encouraged to attend as

well. Our next baptism preparation series will be January 22 & 29 from 9-noon in English and March 5 & 11 from 9-noon in Spanish. To register and for more information, please go to silcc.org/infant-baptisms

RCIA 7 Years & OlderWe welcome you to the Catholic Church and look

forward to sharing our faith with you! If you have not been baptized Catholic or are seeking communion and confirmation please contact us at [email protected]

MARRIAGEEngaged couples are encouraged to attend an orientation at least 6 months prior to their

desired date and not set any dates prior to meeting with clergy. Please visit our website for more information silcc.org/matrimony

VOCATIONSIs God calling you? Contact [email protected] information about upcoming programs for those discerning

religious vocations as a priest, deacon, or religious sister.

For more information on Sacraments please visit silcc.or /sacraments

YOUNG ADULT ADULT

Young Adult Ministry

A group for those in their 20’s or 30’s looking for fellowship and seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ. Join us Wednesdays after 6:45 p.m. Mass in Faber Center.

Adult Formation in January

“Theology of the Body for Beginners” Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Jan. 25—Feb. 6Tuesdays 10 a.m.-noon| Jan. 25—Feb. 8

Community Conversations: “Creating The Beloved Community”Online | January 19 | 10 a.m.—noon

Continuin from December:“The Bible and the Virgin Mary” Bible StudyMondays 6:30-8:00 p.m.Wednesdays 10 —11:30 a.m.Fridays (in Spanish) 10– 11:30 a.m. Register online at Silcc.org/adult-formation


Legion of Mary :Please join us every Monday at 7 p.m. in Faber Room 6 to pray the Holy Rosary and the prayer of our Lady; the Magnificat "Catena Legionis"Legion of Mary is a Catholic organization that exists for the glory of God through the holiness of its members. It involves praying and working within our parish community as we support the loving work of Christ’s Church. Activities include acts of prayer and mercy.

Knights of Columbus Council 10861 Announcements

Join the Knights: All Catholic men are encouraged to join the Knights of Columbus. It’s never been easier to join your fellow Catholic gentlemen through the new online Exemplification. The new exemplification is open to the whole family. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Save the Date – 2022 Wine Event is Saturday, Jan. 29. More details coming soon.

Find us online: Check out our Council website at www.kofc10861.org and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/knights10861for Council updates.

Need a prayer?: Email [email protected] to be added to our Council’s prayer list

Women’s Club The Women's Club was established tomeet the spiritual and social needs ofthe parish women while serving thechurch and surroundingcommunity. Women of all ages arecalled together to participate inpromoting a spirit of fellowship,support and education of itsmembers. The club meets every 2ndTuesday of each month, duringSeptember thru May. Pleaseemail [email protected] forfurther information.

Alcoholics AnonymousOur AA meetings are in person on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Faber Center, Room 5. For information please call Jay C. at 281-440-4136.

GATHER IN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Grief Support: Seasons of HopeA scripture-based journey for those in need of consolation, answers, direction and hope. We meet in Faber Center, Room 5, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. There will be NO meetings the last three weeks of Dec.Meetings will resume on Thursday evenings in January. All faith communities are welcome. For more information, contact Dcn. Joe Wright, 281-370-3401.


GATHER IN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY


NEXT WEEK’S READING

Sunday, Jan 02, 2022 SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD The sanctity of home "Home is where the heart is" is an ancient proverb. Many folks find their deepest level of satisfaction and fulfillment in family life. But home is also where the hearth is: the place to which we come in from the cold to restore ourselves, where we put up our feet, sigh, and relax. Our homes are sacred to us; why not commend them to God? On Epiphany, we're invited to gather with our loved ones to bless the door, walls, and table of our dwelling. Compose your own blessing together or visit the USCCB's Blessing of the Home and Household on Epiphany for the rite of home blessing.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 (20). “The star they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.”

Monday, Jan 03, 2022 MEMORIAL OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS Initial reflections Do you have anything monogrammed with your initials, perhaps towels or clothing? While monogramming is decorative, it also marks your belongings as yours. Jesus has a monogram too: “IHS,” which stands for the first three letters of the Greek spelling of the name of Jesus. Later the monogram was associated with the Latin phrase Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus Humankind’s Savior). There is power in the very name of Jesus and so Catholics venerate it. Perhaps you’ve seen this monogram on altars or vestments. Jesuits use the IHS monogram as the emblem of their society. You can bear his monogram too—by calling on his name and showing to the world that you belong to him.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 3:22-4:6; Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 (212). “And great crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan followed him.”

Tuesday, Jan 04, 2022 MEMORIAL OF ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS Fed by the bread of life Raised Episcopalian, Elizabeth Ann Seton knew about Jesus multiplying loaves. On Sundays, she was a devout communicant at historic Trinity Church on Wall Street. But it wasn’t until Elizabeth went to Italy with her children and husband in 1803, attending Mass with Catholic friends, that she was drawn to the Real Presence in the Eucharist. “How happy would we be, if we believed what these dear souls believe,” she wrote, “that they possess God in the sacrament, and that He remains in their churches and is carried to them when they are sick!” In honor of Mother Seton, the first U.S-born saint, resolve to receive Communion more often this year.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44 (213). “He said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people.”

Wednesday, Jan 05, 2022 MEMORIAL OF JOHN NEUMANN, BISHOP Get to know your neighbors Today we celebrate the feast of Saint John Neuman, the first Redemptorist priest ordained in the United States and the first male U.S. citizen named a saint. Neumann, who emigrated to the United States from Bohemia as a young man desirous of being a

missionary, is revered for his tireless work among immigrants in the Northeast. He had a talent for understanding people and knowing what would bring them peace and comfort. Seek to emulate this holy man, who one of his fellow bishops observed, "had a solution for every question posed," and an "unruffled composure, which betokened deep humility and perfect self-control. I always regarded him as a saint.”

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52 (214). “If we love one another, God remains in us, and [God’s] love is brought to perfection in us.”

Thursday, Jan 06, 2022 MEMORIAL OF ANDRÉ BESSETTE, RELIGIOUS The comeback kid of Québec Saint André Bessette’s remarkable life began when he was born into poverty in 1845. Orphaned by age 12, considered a failure in school, he practiced unskilled trades until his pastor encouraged him to join the Congregation of the Holy Cross. The congregation reluctantly admitted him, concerned about his frail health. Brother André defied expectations, living to age 91 and becoming famous throughout Québec for the many healings people experienced after visiting him in his role as a humble doorkeeper. Why not ask Brother André for his intercession, be it for mental, spiritual, relational, or physical healing?

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 4:19—5:4; Luke 4:14-22 (215). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.”

Friday, Jan 07, 2022 MEMORIAL OF RAYMOND OF PEÑAFORT, PRIEST Make straight your path Through its long history, the church has been careful to make a distinction between the canons, or rules, of the church and the laws of the state. The canons, from the Greek kanon for “straight,” were meant to guide Catholics toward the mission of the church—to keep them on the straight and narrow of faith, so to speak. There are 1,752 canons, many that pertain to all of us. For example, Canon 210: “All the Christian faithful must direct their efforts to lead a holy life and to promote the growth of the church and its continual sanctification, according to their own condition.” In honor of the patron saint of canon lawyers, Saint Raymond of Peñafort, do your best to follow the rules of the church and give witness to God’s saving love.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16 (216). “God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”

Saturday, Jan 08, 2022 SATURDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Increasing Christ Tomorrow, the Baptism of the Lord, marks the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. The days, dates, and seasons of the church’s liturgical calendar focus the whole People of God on the same celebrations. During Advent we prepare. In Christmas we welcome. Lent is a time of reflection and repentance. Easter is new life. In Ordinary Time we celebrate the ongoing effects of God’s grace. So when “Silent Night” or “We Three Kings” is sung throughout the world, the air fills with the grace generated by God in our hearts. Sing a Christmas hymn today and know that the stars are singing with you.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30 (217). “He must increase; I must decrease.”


COLUMNA DEL PÁRROCO

Queridos hermanos,

¡Feliz Navidad y un Año Nuevo lleno de mucha alegría! Con la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia, damos la bienvenida a aquellos que nos visitan durante las vacaciones de Navidad, así como un “bienvenido a casa” en especial a nuestros estudiantes universitarios que han regresado para estar con su familia. Su presencia durante las festas navideñas nos llena de mucha alegría. ¡Es bueno estar juntos como familia, así que bienvenidos a todos!

Durante este tiempo, entre Navidad y Ano Nuevo, la Iglesia celebra la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia y nuestro llamado a la santidad. Es en medio de la familia donde aprendemos por primera vez de Dios. Es en medio de la familia donde aprendemos a vivir en la imagen de Dios: mostrando perdón, compasión y amor. Es posible que nuestras familias no siempre estén llenas de paz y gozo, pero como vemos a través del ejemplo de la Sagrada Familia, Dios nos acompaña a través de las pruebas y las tribulaciones. Maria y Jose toman al niño Jesus y escapan de las crueldades del rey Herodes. Los padres hacen todo lo posible para proteger a sus hijos. Los padres hacen todo tipo de sacrificio por el bienestar de sus hijos. Es en el sentido mas profundo del amor que los padres incluso disciplinaran a sus hijos. Quieren que sean lo mejor posible. Quieren que tengan éxito. Quieren que les vaya bien en todos los aspectos de su vida. La primera prioridad de todos los padres debe ser la santidad de sus hijos. El tiempo en familia es importante. ¿Con que frecuencia toda su familia se reúne alrededor de la mesa y comen juntos? ¿Con que frecuencia su familia oran juntos? Esta fiesta de la Sagrada Familia es un buen recordatorio para que todos nos mantengamos firmes con los principios de la vida familiar. Una familia unida en Dios puede superar todas las calamidades. Una familia unida en Dios se unirá sin importar nada. No tengan miedo de rezar juntos. ¡Mamas y papas, se sorprenderán de lo que aprenderán escuchando las oraciones de los más pequeños!

Espero que este Prefacio tan especial de las Misas de la Santísima Virgen Maria sirva de fuente de oración y reflexión para ustedes y todas sus familias durante estos dias de Navidad.

Que Cristo, nuestra Luz, Paz Y Amor les llene con Su presencia

En verdad es justo y necesario, es nuestro deber y salvación darte

gracias siempre y en todo lugar, Señor, Padre santo, Dios todopoderoso

y eterno.

Porque por mediación de la Virgen María atraes a la fe del Evangelio a

todas las familias de los pueblos.

Los pastores, primicias de la Iglesia de Israel, iluminados por tu resplandor

y advertidos por los ángeles, reconocen a Cristo Salvador.

Pero también los magos, primeros retoños de la Iglesia de los paganos,

impulsados por tu gracia y guiados por la estrella, entran en la

humilde casa y, hallando al Niño con su Madre, lo adoran como Dios, lo

proclaman como Rey y lo confiesan como Redentor.

Por él, los ángeles te cantan con júbilo eterno, y nosotros nos unimos a sus

voces cantando humildemente tu alabanza.


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LECTURA

Domingo, Dec 26, 2021FIESTA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE JESÚS, MARÍA Y JOSÉBendecir a los niñosLas familias santas no son necesariamente perfectas. Pero son fieles y coherentes en sus valores y objetivos. Al igual que María y José y los padres bíblicos que los precedieron, las familias santas consagran a sus hijos temprano y con frecuencia al cuidado de Dios. Lo hacen bautizándolos y ocupándose de su preparación sacramental. Lo hacen rezando por y con sus pequeños. Les brindan una educación religiosa y comparten prácticas de compasión y caridad llenas de fe. Todos los niños de nuestra vida buscan en nosotros amor y aceptación, orientación y ejemplo cristiano. Enseñen bien a los niños.

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Eclesiástico 3:2-6, 12-14; Colosenses 3:12-21; Lucas 2:41-52 (17A); o 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; 1 Juan 3:1-2, 21-24; Lucas 2:41-52 (17C). “Una vez que el niño sea destetado, lo llevaré ante el Señor y permanecerá allí para siempre.”


LECTURA

BAUTISMO INFANTILLe invitamos a asistir a las dos sesiones obligatorias para ambos padres. Se recomienda que los padrinos asistan también. Para obtener información, comuníquese con [email protected] años y mayores¡Le damos la bienvenida a la Iglesia Católica y esperamos compartir nuestra fe con usted! Si no ha sido bautizado como católico o está buscando la comunión y la confirmación, comuníquese con nosotros a [email protected]

MATRIMONIOSe le recomienda a las parejas comprometidas que asistan a una orientación

al menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada, y no establezcan ninguna fecha antes de reunirse con el clero. Para obtener información sobre nuestras sesiones de orientación viste www.silcc.org/matrimonyVOCACIONES

¿Dios te está llamando?Comuníquese con [email protected] para obtener información sobre los

próximos programas para aquellos que disciernen vocaciones religiosas como sacerdote, diácono o hermana religiosa.

Para obtener más información sobre los sacramentos, visite silcc.org/sacraments

SACRAMENTOS

Domingo, Jan 02, 2022SOLEMNIDAD DE LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑORLa santidad del hogar"El hogar está donde está el corazón" es un antiguo proverbio. Muchas personas encuentran su nivel más profundo de satisfacción y realización en la vida familiar. Pero el hogar es también el lugar donde se encuentra la chimenea: el lugar al que llegamos desde el frío para reponernos, donde descansamos, suspiramos y nos relajamos. Nuestros hogares son sagrados para nosotros; ¿por qué no encomendarlos a Dios? En la Epifanía, estamos invitados a reunirnos con nuestros seres queridos para bendecir la puerta, las paredes y la mesa de nuestra vivienda. Escriban juntos su propia bendición o visiten Bendición de la Casa en la Epifanía para ver el ritual de la bendición.

LECTURAS PARA HOY: Isaías 60:1-6; Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mateo 2:1-12 (20). “La estrella que habían visto al salir los precedió, hasta que llegó y se detuvo sobre el lugar donde estaba el niño.”

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