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Mass Times
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM SpanishEspañolES 2:30 PM SpanishEspañolES 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN LifeTeen 7:00 PM SpanishEspañolES
- MonSat 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:30 PM SpanishEspañolES
- Wednesday: 7:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Vigil
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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HAND IN HAND
Lord of heaven and earth, you gather us as a Community of Faithful, "Hand-in-Hand", to love You, and to serve You, in all things. We thank You. For Your abundant blessings. Give us wisdom, strength, passion, and patience. Guide our every step, Lord. May Your Spirit fill our hearts with generosity and purpose, as we share our time, talent, and treasure. Let all we do, Gracious God, be beautiful in Your sight. May our new Parish Activity Center reflect the love we have for You, and for each other. This we ask, through Christ Jesus, Our Lord. AMEN.
Psalm 127:1 "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain..." -
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mass of Christian burial
Please pray for the repose souls.
Eternal rest grant undo him, O Lord, and my perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace.
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NEW Church Office Hours - Effective 11-25-19
Effective Monday, Nov. 25th 2019, Our Church Office Hours will be:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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THANKSGIVING LUNCH
Come Join us for Thanksgiving Lunch from
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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ADVENT COMMUNITY PENANCE SERVICE
TUESDAY, December 3, 2019 7:00 PM
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LIFETOUCH PHOTOS FOR UPCOMING DIRECTORY, 60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
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Lifetouch will be here soon to photograph and create a new directory for us. Our faith community is stronger when we know one another, so reserve your session today.Photography starts December 04, 2019.
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- Plan on 60 minutes for photography and time to view your images and an assortment of products offered
- One FREE 8x10 standard print
- Free printed directory
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FIRST FRIDAY FISH FRY
Every 1st Friday of the Month from 5:00-7:00 PM, Parish Activity Center
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Letter From Our Pastor - November 10, 2019
Today’s first reading presents one of the most gripping stories in the Bible. The pagan rulers of ancient Israel attempted to force the Jewish people to violate their dietary laws. This was really an effort to persuade them to abandon their relationship with God, who had commanded them not to eat certain foods. Why did God do that? Many of the foods that he prohibited were sacred food in Egypt. God was reminding the people of Israel not to return to the pagan practices they learned in Egypt. And the young men in today’s story, together with their mother, all affirmed that they were prepared to die rather than offend God. Their relationship with God was so real that it brought them to die for the Lord, with the hope of eternal life.
There are moments when our relationship with God will cost us. We need to be frank about this, and not delude ourselves. The more any relationship matters to us, the more we’re willing to suffer for the person we love. We’re all called to live as those young men did, with our eyes fixed on God, on his promises and on his presence. The traditional word for this is “Martyr.” The word martyr comes from the Greek word “martyrios”, which means witness. As Christians, we’re called to witness to the rest of the world that God is real, that he’s good, and that he’s worth it. God is real. Sometimes it’s easy to dismiss God as a distant idea or a cosmic force that has little bearing on our everyday life. A Christian lives in such a way that others recognize the God is more real than anything else.
God is good. So many people doubt the goodness of God. A Christian lives in such a way that others are able to experience the goodness of God, who sent his only Son so that we might have life. God is worth it. Many treasures compete for the keys to our hearts. A Christian lives in such a way that others grasp that God is the great treasure for which it’s worth giving up everything, even our lives. We’re called to live as martyrs, as witnesses to our God who loves us and is present with us forever.
On October 16, 2016, Pope Francis canonized a 14 year old Mexican martyr named Jose Sanchez del Rio, featured in the movie “For Greater Glory.” In 1927, civil war racked Mexico. Anti-Catholic persecution had led to a response, as Catholics began to defend their civil and religious freedom with armed force. Jose Sanchez del Rio joined the Catholic fighters, called “Cristeros” for their distinctive battle cry: “Long live Christ the King!”, Viva Cristo Re.’; When government forces captured him, they offered him a pardon and various rewards if he would reject his Catholic faith. But the 14 year old boy responded: “My faith is not for sale.” Repeated tortures did not shake his resolve, and the police eventually shot and killed him. Jose Sanchez del Rio, whose faith was not for sale, who valued his friendship with God above everything else, lived and died as a witness to the Lord. What sacrifice is God seeking from us? -
Carta De Nuestro Párroco - 10 de Noviembre
Queridos feligreses, La primera lectura de hoy presenta una de las historias más apasionantes de la Biblia. Los gobernantes paganos del antiguo Israel intentaron obligar al pueblo judío a violar sus leyes dietéticas. Hicieron un gran esfuerzo para persuadirlos a abandonar su relación con Dios, quien les había mandado no comer ciertos alimentos. ¿Por qué hizo Dios eso? Muchos de los alimentos que prohibía eran alimentos sagrados en Egipto. Dios le recordaba al pueblo de Israel que no volviera a las prácticas paganas que aprendieron en Egipto. Y los jóvenes de la historia de hoy, junto con su madre, afirmaron que estaban preparados para morir en lugar de ofender a Dios. Su relación con Dios era tan real que los llevó a morir por el Señor, con la esperanza de la vida eterna.
Hay momentos en que nuestra relación con Dios nos costará. Tenemos que ser francos sobre esto, y no engañarnos a nosotros mismos. Cuanto más nos importe cualquier relación, más estamos dispuestos a sufrir por la persona que amamos. Todos estamos llamados a vivir como lo hicieron esos jóvenes, con los ojos fijos en Dios, en sus promesas y en su presencia. La palabra tradicional para esto es "Mártir". La palabra mártir proviene de la palabra griega "martirios", que significa testimonio. Como cristianos, estamos llamados a testimoniar al resto del mundo que Dios es real, que es bueno y que vale la pena. Dios es real. A veces es fácil descartar a Dios como una idea distante o una fuerza cósmica que tiene poca relación con nuestra vida cotidiana. Un cristiano vive de tal manera que los demás reconocen que Dios es más real que cualquier otra cosa.
Dios es bueno. Mucha gente duda de la bondad de Dios. Un cristiano vive de tal manera que los demás son capaces de experimentar la bondad de Dios, que envió a su Hijo único para que pudiéramos tener vida. Dios vale la pena. Muchos tesoros compiten por las llaves de nuestros corazones. Un cristiano vive de tal manera que los demás comprenden que Dios es el gran tesoro por el que vale la pena renunciar a todo, incluso a nuestras vidas. Como mártires, como testigos de nuestro Dios que nos ama y está presente y con nosotros para siempre.
El 16 de octubre de 2016, el Papa Francisco canonizó a un mártir mexicano de 14 años llamado José Sánchez del Río, que apareció en la película "Para mayor gloria". En 1927, la guerra civil atormentó a México. La persecución anticatólica había llevado a una respuesta, ya que los católicos comenzaron a defender su libertad civil y religiosa con la fuerza armada. José Sánchez del Río se unió a los combatientes católicos, llamados "Cristeros" por su grito de batalla distintivo: "¡Viva Cristo Rey!", Viva Cristo Rey, Cuando las fuerzas gubernamentales lo capturaron, le ofrecieron un indulto y varias recompensas si rechazaba su fe católica. Pero el niño de 14 años respondió: "Mi fe no está a la venta". Las repetidas torturas no sacudieron su determinación, la policía finalmente le disparó y lo mató. José Sánchez del Río, cuya fe no estaba a la venta, quien valoraba su amistad con Dios por encima de todo lo demás, vivió y murió como testigo del Señor. -
HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE
Contact Linda Garcia in the church office Monday-Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM or Saturday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at 713-468-9555 or by cell phone at 281-686-1061
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ACTS RETREAT 2020
- February 6th - 9th Spanish Women ACTS
- March 19th - 22nd Teen ACTS
- April 30th - May 3rd English Men ACTS
- May 14th - 17th Spanish Men ACTS
- July 9th - 12th Teen ACTS
- July 23rd - 26th English Women ACTS
- August 20th-23rd Spanish Women ACTS
- September 10th-13th Spanish Men ACTS