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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
9900 Stella Link Rd.
Houston, TX 77025
713 667 0497 ph 713 668 4742 fax
www.corpuschrisƟchurchhouston.org
Administered by the Blessed Sacrament CongregaƟon
Parish Mission Statement
Embracing the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives, we
are a Catholic community commiƩed to peace, jusƟce and unity
through worship, service, educaƟon and fellowship.
CLERGY/CLERO
Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS
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Pastor/Parroco
Fr. Robert Chabot, SSS
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Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial
Fr. Sekar, SSS
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Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial
MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISA
Saturday/Sábado
8:00 am
5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday/Domingo
9:00 am, 11:00 am
1:30 pm (Español)
Monday/Lunes
8:00 am, 7:00 pm
Tues.—Fri./Martes - Viernes 8:00 am
Holy Days/Dias de Fiesta - See the bulle n/Se anuncia en el bole n
Liturgy of the Hours/Liturgia de las Hora - Mon. - Thursday 7:40 am
Confession / Confesiones - Saturday/Sábado - 3:30 – 4:30 pm
AdoraƟon before Blessed Sacrament—Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00—4:00
Sacramental PreparaƟon
Please call the Parish Office to schedule an interview for Bap sm,
First Penance, First Communion and Confirma on.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please call the Parish Office to schedule an ini al interview at least 6
months in advance of the wedding. The Wedding Guidelines are
available by contac ng the Parish Office, 713 667 0497.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015
Definición de Nuestra Misión
Acogiendo la EucarisƟa como la fuente y cima en nuestras
vidas, somos una comunidad Católica, compromeƟda a la paz,
la jusƟcia, y la unidad a través de el culto, servicio,
educación y fraternidad.
PASTORAL STAFF— PERSONEL
Stella Rivera, Secretary
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Beverly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate
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Joe Patrick, Director, Music & Liturgy
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Bertha Brophy, Business Mgr.
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Connie Rodriguez, Office Assistant
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Jose Mar nez, Maintenance
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
Leonor Cas llo, Directora
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Martha Mar nez, Directora, Coro
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CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Mazie McCoy, Ed.,D. Principal
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www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
CCCS Students Enjoy Learning
Outdoors
PARISH NEWS
The Corpus Christi Parish Stewardship Council
invites you to participate in our annual
PARISH MINISTRY FAIR
This Sunday, October 11
after the 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 1:30 pm Masses
Learn about our parish ministries, discover ways to
share your gifts and talents! Come by for information,
fellowship and enjoy some refreshments!
LEGION OF MARY ROSARY
FRIDAYS IN OCTOBER, 6:30 pm
October is the month of Mary, Our Lady of the
Rosary. The Legion of Mary invites you to join
them to pray the rosary on Friday evenings in
her honor. We gather at 6:30 pm in the church.
All are invited to share in this special prayer!
INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES –
Classes for parents and Godparents are scheduled for Monday, October 12 and 26, 7:00 pm.
Parents are required to schedule an interview
before attending the class. Please call the Parish
Office, 713 667 0497, to schedule your interview.
You will need to bring your child’s original
birth certificate to the interview.
CORPUS CHRISTI BOOK CLUB NEWS
The Club met on Monday, September 14. Group
leader Veronica Hollingsworth presided. Book of
the Month was “Tattoos on the Heart” by Fr. Gregory Boyle SJ, recommended by Carol Slawson. Carol also donated copies of the book to members of the Club.
“Tattoos on the Heart” is more than a book for discussion; it is a
book for meditation. Our discussion, in fact, was a reflection, a
heart-wrenching experience that left tattoos on our own
hearts. “Tattoos on the Heart” is the story of Jesuit Father Greg
Boyle who founded ‘Homeboy Industries’ in Down Town Los
Angeles, where ‘homies’(former gang members) demonized
and shunned by society, are welcomed, provided jobs and assured of their worth as human beings. Written in typical Boyle
style with anecdotal humor and much love and compassion, the
essays are at once uplifting and deeply moving. The Jesuit Father Boyle, like the Jesuit Pope Francis, is an image of the
Good Shepherd who goes after the ‘Lost Sheep.’
The October meeting is set for Monday, Oct. 12, 1:30 PM at the
Parish Hall. Book selection for the month is “The True American
– Murder and Mystery in Texas,” by Anand Giridhardas.
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Corpus Christi Catholic School is
blessed to have an onsite conservation
site. Teachers are able to present integrated lessons in the science, math, writing, art and religion
subject areas. Students and teachers alike enjoy the outdoor
classroom and take full advantage of it! The second graders
experienced the fall like weather as they collaborated on a
writing assignment.
Mazie McCoy, Ed.D.
Principal
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT SEEKS SUPPORT! My name is Aaron Goodman, I am a
graduate of Corpus Christi School and my family is a member of the parish. In the spirit of
Saint Francis my Eagle Scout project is to make
elevated dog beds for a local no kill animal
shelter. My intention is to give dogs a comfortable bed for them
to lay on while they wait for their forever home.
I am asking for your help with donations for the shelter of dog
food, gently used blankets, towels or toys. These items will be
collected at the pet blessing this Sunday at 4:00 pm. If you are
unable to attend, there will be a box in the parish office until
October 12th, so feel free to drop off items. I will be at the pet
blessing to help Fr. Tom and would appreciate your support.
Thank you,
Aaron Goodman
Attention Parents of High School
Juniors and Seniors!
The Priests and Brothers of the Congregation
of the Blessed Sacrament are hosting an information evening on Wednesday, October 14 at
7:30pm in the parish to introduce you and your son to the discernment opportunities available to him during his college
years. The event will last only one hour and dinner will be provided courtesy of the Knights of Columbus, the members of the
Aggregation of the Blessed Sacrament and the Parish Vocation Committee. For more information and to RSVP, please
contact Father Anthony Marshall, SSS, Vocation Director
online at blessedsacrament.com/vocation then click on
“Vocation Events” or call (440) 442-7243. Space is limited, so
please register today.
GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS,
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
October 4, 2015
Offertory
$17,734
MRI Fund
$ 5,343
Second Collections
Oct. 11 Fund for the Poor
Oct. 18 Propagation of the Faith
Thank you for being a good steward of the parish!
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ATTENTION 10TH GRADE
CONFIRMATION STUDENTS
Saturday, October 17
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Confirmation preparation class for
10th gr students.
Meet in Prefontaine Hall a few minutes before 10:00 so that
you can sign in and be ready to start on time. Remember to
bring your Confirmation workbook and folder. This class is
for students only! Sponsors do not need to attend!
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FLU VACCINATION CLINIC
Where: Prefontaine Hall
When: Wednesday, October 21, 7:30—9:30 am
By: Texas Vaccine Institute
* Cash or Check: Flu Shot $25.00 & Flu Mist $30.00 (Price applies for adult & children vaccinations)
* Medicare
* VISA or Mastercard Debit Card
* Employees of the Archdiocese are covered by their Aetna Insurance
* Other Insurance Plans may or may not be accepted, so please
bring another form of payment as backup.
* Parents must accompany students receiving the Flu Shot and
provide payment at time of shot. Please do not send money to
school w/ your student
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass Celebrations
FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING
FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Sunday, November 8, 3:00—5:00 pm
Prefontaine Hall
This is the second of two formation classes.
Remember to bring the student workbook and family guide.
Please be on time.
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PARISH CALENDAR
Sun., October 11, 1:30 pm - Mass & Baptisms
Mon., October 12, 1:30 pm - Corpus Christi Book Club,
Parish Office
Mon., October 12, 7:00 pm - Baptism Prep. Class #1, Parish Office
Tues., October 13, 7:30 pm - Endow for Women, Cafeteria
Wed., October 14, 7:00 pm - Blessed Sacrament Vocation
Event, PH
Fri., Oct., 16, 6:30 pm - Legion of Mary Rosary, Church
Sat., October 17, 10:00 – 12:00 10th gr Confirmation students – Formation Class, PH
Sun., Oct. 18, 11:45 am - Spanish CCE Parent Mtg., PH
Wed., Oct. 21, 7:30—9:30 am - Flu Vaccination Clinic, PH
COMING SOON – NOVEMBER 2015
Monday, November 2, 7:00 pm
Feast of All Souls
Memorial Mass & Reception in remembrance of our deceased parishioners
and family members.
Blanket Drive for Star of Hope Mission—sponsored by
Faith in Action Committee—Saturday, Nov. 14, details to
be announced.
FOR OUR BELOVED DEAD, WE PRAY...
Charlotte Huffmaster
October 1, 2015
May her soul and all the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in
peace. Amen.
The 2015 Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Masses honoring couples celebrating their Golden (50th) or silver (25th) Anniversaries of Marriage in the Catholic Church will be held on:
♦ Golden - 50 Years of Marriage
Sunday, December 20, 2015
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Silver—25 years of Marriage
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Each ceremony will take place at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3:00pm on the designated Sunday. Whether or
not a couple attends the ceremony, they are eligible to receive
a special recognition.
Couples wishing to participate must register on line by visiting
www.familylifeministryhouston.org. Please fill out all the information requested and make sure that the name of each couple
is typed exactly as they wish them to appear on their recognition.
The deadline for registrations vary; we encourage you to read
all the information attentively. Registration will not be processed
if the information about the Catholic Wedding cannot be verified
and/or if the fee of $25 dollars per couple is not received, financial help is available. Each couple will be able to bring a maximum of 6 family members or friends to the Mass.
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Catholic Chaplain Corps
Pastoral Assistants Formation Training
The CCC of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston provides pastoral
and sacramental ministry for patients in the Texas Medical Center and
other Houston area hospitals. If you are interested in learning more
about being a Pastoral Assistant, please call Rebecca Carrum, 713 471
1828. A new series of classes begins in January 2016.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL
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Domingo 11 de Oct.,1:30 pm - Misa & Sacramento de el
Bautismo
Domingo 11 de Oct., - Feria de Ministerios
Domingo 18 de Oct. 10:15 am - Estudio Bíblico para adultos – Centro Eymard
Miércoles 14 de Oct., 7:00 pm - Evento de Vocaciones,
Congregación del Santísimo Sacramento, Salón Parroquial
Viernes 16 de Oct. 6:30 pm Rosario, Iglesia
Sábado 17 de Oct., 10:00 – 12:00 Preparación, estudiantes de Confirmación, Salón Parroquial
Domingo 18 de Oct., 12:00 Reunión de Primera Comunión para Padres de Familia
ROSARIOS FACILITADOS POR LA LEGION
DE MARIA VIERNES EN OCTUBRE, 6:30 PM
Octubre es el mes de María, Nuestra Señora del
Rosario. La Legión de María nos invita a unirnos en oración rezando el Santo Rosario los
viernes por la tarde. ¡Todos nosotros con nuestra familia somos especialmente invitados a participar en esta
preciosa oración a la Virgen!
FERIA PARROQUIAL DE MINISTERIOS
Domingo 11 de Oct.
Al terminar las Misas de 9:00, 11:00 & 1:30 pm
¡Vengamos a conocer más acerca de nuestros
ministerios parroquiales, descubramos la mejor
manera de compartir nuestros dones y talentos!
¡Disfrutemos de la hospitalidad fraternal de Corpus Christi.
RETIRO ACTS PARA MUJERES –
Parroquia de San Vicente de Paúl,
Nov. 12-15, 2015 – Le invitamos a
participar de un fin de semana extraordinario donde experimentaremos el
amor de Dios durante 3 días de convivencia. Será una oportunidad para renovación espiritual. Información con Sabina Varela al 713-501-6037.
SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO – Damos la
bienvenida a las parejas que han decidido convalidar su matrimonio con el Sacramento. Seguimos
invitamos a otras parejas que tal vez no pudieron
asistir el domingo y estén interesadas en bendecir
su unión con el Sacramento del Matrimonio, a unirse a este grupo. Favor de llamar a la oficina para enterarse de
la forma en que ustedes pueden empezar este proceso de formación que se inicia el 31 de octubre.
Pedimos oraciones por todos ellos para que Dios les ayude a
tomar una decisión y comenzar una nueva vida para el bien de
toda su familia.
FORMACION DE ADULTOS – ESTUDIO
BIBLICO – Se va a ofrecer un estudio sobre
la Biblia los domingos de 10:15 – 11: 15 am
en el Centro Eymard. Todos son bienvenidos a participar en este curso.
FECHAS IMPORTANTE DE CONFIRMACION
Sábado 17 de Octubre
10:00 AM – 12:00 mediodía
Clase de Confirmación para estudiantes en su segundo año de preparación. Favor de presentarse
antes de las 10:00 para registrarse y empezar a tiempo. Recuerden que hay que traer su Cuaderno de trabajo de Confirmación y su folder.
REUNION DE PRIMERA COMUNION
PARA PADRES
DOMINGO 18 DE OCTUBRE
12:00 MEDIODIA
ASISTENCIA REQUERIDA
Este domingo, los padres y madres de familia que tienen hijos
que este año se preparan para la Primera DEBEN de asistir
personalmente a esta reunión. La asistencia de los 2 o uno de
los padres es necesaria como requisito necesario para que sus
hijos celebren los Sacramentos este año. ¡Gracias por su asistencia puntual y apoyo a sus hijos!
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO - Hoy celebramos el Bautismo de estos nuevos niños que
entran a formar parte de nuestra Iglesia Católica.
Damos la bienvenida orando por estas familias.
PROXIMOS BAUTISMOS - Los padres de
familia de nuestra comunidad que desean bautizar a sus hijos en la próxima fecha que será el 31
de enero del 2016. Favor de llamar a la oficina para hacer su
cita y venir a registrarse con los documentos requeridos. Los
registros se pueden hacer desde ahora mismo.
www.corpuschristichurchhouston.org
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
October 12 – October 18, 2015
Monday, October 12
8:00 am
Loretta & Claiborne Cage, Jr. ++
7:00 pm
Ngo Family
Tuesday, October 13
8:00 am
John Reilly +
Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54
Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7
Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12
Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22;
Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]
Wednesday, October 14
8:00 am
Irene Jesus +
Thursday, October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus
8:00 am
Manuel Ong +
Friday, October 16 St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
8:00 am
Gertrude Walla Lucas +
Saturday, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch
8:00 am
Libertad (Lilly) Balgos +
5:00 pm
Pierre Mommessin +
Sunday, October 18
9:00 am
People of the Parish
11:00 am
Frank E. Clesi +
1:30 pm
Cristol Vasquez +
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Rom 1:1-7; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Lc 11:29-32
Martes: Rom 1:16-25; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Lc 11:37-41
Miércoles: Rom 2:1-11; Sal 62 (61):2-3, 6-7, 9; Lc 11:42-46
Jueves: Rom 3:21-30; Sal 130 (129):1b-6ab; Lc 11:47-54
Viernes: Rom 4:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1b-2, 5, 11; Lc 12:1-7
Sábado: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Sal 105 (104):6-9, 42-43;
Lc 12:8-12
Domingo: Is 53:10-11; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22;
Heb 4:14-16; Mc 10:35-45 [42-45]