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Rev. Sunny Joseph, OSH, Pastor
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Daily Masses
Saturday Vigil.……5:30 pm
M o n d a y … …… . . …. . 8 : 4 5 a m , 1 2 : 1 0 p m
Sunday…7:30 am, 9:00 am,
T u e s d a y … … … … … 8:45 am, 7:00 pm
1 0 : 4 5 a m , 1 2: 3 0 p m (Español),
Wednesday………..6:30 am, 8:45 am
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T h u r s d a y … . . . … …. . 8 : 4 5 a m ,
Reconciliation
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S a t u r d a y 4 : 0 0 p m - 5 : 0 0 p m . F r i d ay … … . . . . . . . . . . . . 6: 3 0 am , 8 : 4 5 a m
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C a l l t h e C CE O f f i c e w e e k d a y s , 9 : 0 0 a m - 4 : 0 0 p m .
(281) 499-4612
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Anointing of the Sick
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January 1, 2017
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January 1, 2017
The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
Dear sisters and brothers of Holy Family,
Since Christmas was on Sunday this year, its octave day, the solemnity of the Blessed Vir
gin Mary, the Mother of God, also falls on a Sunday. Hence, there is no Sunday between
Christmas and this Solemnity, the day on which we usually celebrate the feast of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, our heavenly patrons, is transferred to December 30, a weekday. We
don’t need to worry about missing our heavenly patrons Feast since Mary is the Mother of the Holy
Family and when we celebrate our heavenly Mother’s Feast we are celebrating the Holy Family also.
Mary is the model for our faith journey. A lot of stressful things happened in Mary's life. To be found with
child only after betrothal, to deliver baby Jesus in a barn, to flee to Egypt, to stand at the foot of the crucified Je
sus etc. But she was not much stressed. St. Luke says that she kept everything in her heart. "Mary treasured all
these things and reflected on them in her heart” (Luke 2:19). God has a plan and her task was to work with God in carrying
it out. We also face global issues like war, terrorism, natural disasters, broken relationships, financial problems, health issues etc. We can take it peacefully if we take time to reflect on God's plan for the world and unite ourselves with God in
carrying it out.
As we welcome this New Year 2017 we reflect and thank God for all the blessings our loving God showered on us the past
year 2016. As a parish family, we have grown together in Christ as One Family of God. We are making good progress in
paying off our loan through our campaign and different fund raising programs. We started the new FTCM program in English and Spanish to grow deeper in our faith journey. Our new ACTS retreats helps us a lot in our spiritual renewal. We
welcomed a lot of new parishioners through our ‘New Parishioners Welcome’ Ministry; all our ministries especially the
Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Vincent De Paul are growing; we welcomed 2 new parish staff; we are almost
done with our new and beautiful parking lot. Let us thank God for all these amazing blessings and graces He showered on
us in the past year.
I thank you all for your prayers, support and great stewardship of sharing your time, talents and treasure for our parish family. With renewed Faith and enthusiasm let us look forward and welcome the New Year invoking the intercession of our
dear and blessed Mother in heaven.
Have a happy and blessed New Year! Fr. Sunny.
Queridos Hermanos de Holy Family,
Como celebramos la Navidad el domingo, este año en el octavo día, la solemnidad de la Santísima Virgen María, la Madre de Dios, también cae en Domingo. Por eso no hay Domingo entre Navidad y esta Solemnidad, el día en el cual usualmente se celebra fiesta de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José, nuestros patrones celestiales, se transfiere al día 30
de Diciembre, un día entre semana. No debemos preocuparnos de faltar a la Fiesta de nuestros patrones celestiales puesto
que María es la Madre de la Santa Familia y cuando celebramos la fiesta de nuestra Madre Celestial, estamos celebrando
también a la Santa Familia.
María es nuestro modelo para la jornada. Muchas tensiones ocurren en la vida de María. Encontrarse embarazada después de haberse comprometido, dar a luz al Niño Jesús en un pesebre, fugarse a Egipto, encontrase al pie de Jesús crucificado, etc. Ella no se tensionó. San Lucas dice que ella mantuvo todo en su corazón. “María, por su parte, guardaba todos
estos acontecimientos y los volvía a meditar en su interior” (Lucas 2:19). Dios tiene un plan y su labor era trabajar con
Dios en cumplirla. Nosotros también nos enfrentamos a situaciones en el mundo como guerra, terrorismo, desastres naturales, relaciones rotas, problemas financieros, situaciones de salud, etc. Los podemos tomar calmados, si tomamos el
tiempo para reflexionar en el plan de Dios para el mundo y unirnos con Dios cuando ejecuta Su plan.
Al darle la bienvenida al 2017, reflexionamos y agradecemos a Dios por todas las bendiciones con las que nos bendijo en
el 2016. Como familia parroquial hemos crecido unidos a Cristo como Una Familia de Dios. Hemos progresado al pagar
nuestra deuda a través de la campaña y por varios programas de recaudación de fondos. Empezamos el nuevo programa
FMCA en inglés y en español para crecer más profundamente en nuestra jornada de fe. Nuestro nuevo retiro de ACTS nos
ayudan en nuestra renovación spiritual. Hemos dado la bienvenida a muchos nuevos parroquianos a través de nuestro
nuevo Ministerio de Bienvenida; especialmente Educación Religiosa, Ministerios Juveniles y San Vicente de Paúl los cuales han crecido; hemos dado la bienvenida a 2 nuevos empleados; casi terminamos con nuestro bello estacionamiento.
Demos gracias a Dios por todos estos maravillosas bendiciones y gracias que Él nos regaló el pasado año.
Yo les agradezco a ustedes por sus oraciones, su apoyo y su gran administración al compartir su tiempo, talentos y Tesoro
a nuestra familia parroquial. Con una fe renovada y entusiasmo, veamos al futuro y demos la bienvenida al Nuevo Año
invocando la intercesión de nuestra amada Madre en el cielo.
¡Que tengan un Nuevo Año lleno de Bendiciones!
Rev. Sunny.
THE BLESSING WE RECEIVE
The blessing we experience in Christ Jesus is proclaimed in Numbers as the special blessing for the people
of Israel. They and we are to be blessed by the invocation
of God’s loving kindness, the shining glory of God’s face
turned toward us in love, not away from us in anger. We
are blessed by God’s own peace!
Our wish and our hope are fulfilled in this blessing,
which is made visible in the coming of Jesus. In Jesus, the
image of the invisible God, God’s face is shown to us and
God’s presence is made known to us in faithful and loving
kindness. by Mother, Juliana Ohamuo
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LA BENDICIÓN QUE RECIBIMOS
La bendición que experimentamos en Cristo Jesús es
proclamada en Números como una bendición especial
para el pueblo de Israel. Ellos y nosotros seremos
bendecidos por la invocación de la misericordia de Dios,
la gloria resplandeciente de su rostro que nos mira con
amor y no se aleja de nosotros con ira. ¡Hemos sido
bendecidos por la paz de Dios!
Nuestro deseo y nuestra esperanza se cumplen en esta
bendición, que se hace visible en la venida de Jesús. En
Jesús, la imagen del Dios invisible, se nos muestra su
rostro y su presencia se nos da a conocer en la bondad
amorosa y fiel.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Schedule and registration for FTCM for Spring 2017
now available
The Formation Toward Christian Ministry (FTCM) program seeks to develop the basic academic, spiritual and
critical reflection skills necessary for Catholic adults to
fully answer their Baptismal call to service. FTCM is
open to all adults who seek greater understanding of their
faith and is designed for those who are active in parish
ministry or discerning their call to ministry.
FTCM provides the theological content courses required
for Diocesan certification as a catechist. In addition,
FTCM is a pre-requisite for Catechetical Leadership preparation, Youth Ministry Leadership training, and Diocesan
certification as a liturgist. FTCM is a 108-clock hour process delivered over the course of three semesters. Classes
meet on weekday evenings or in all- day Saturday format,
depending on parish request. Each class session includes
prayer, content presentation and group dynamics. Each
semester also includes participation in a Day of Reflection
as a means to integrate content into daily living.
The 108 clock hours of FTCM consists of 90 hours of
courses and 18 hours of Days of Reflection. Course content includes the study of Scripture, Doctrinal Theology,
Liturgical Theology, Moral Theology, and Church History. For more information contact our CCE Office, 281499-4612 or online at www.archgh.org/oec/ftcm.
Parish Offices Closed… all Parish Offices will be closed
Monday, January 2nd in observance of the New Year holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd at
their usual times.
Mass Intentions
January 2 - 8, 2017
January 2nd, Monday, Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory
Nazianzen, bishops & doctors of the Church;
Jn 1:19-28
8:45am Aickareth Family (-) by Juliya Aickareth
Anita Morales (+) by Terry Leal & Family
12:10 pm Achamma & Korah (+) by Leelamma Koreth
Joy Koreth (+) by Leelamma Koreth
January 3rd, Tuesday, The Most Holy Name of Jesus;
Jn 1:29-34
8:45 am Carole Updyke (-) by Nora Peralta
Nathan Mathew (-) by Family
7:00 pm Rudy Ramirez, Sr (+)
by Wife, Children, Brothers & Sisters
Ijeoma Ohamuo (-) by Mother, Juliana Ohamuo
January 4th, Wednesday, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton;
Jn 1:35-42
6:30 am Chidi & Sheine Ohamuo (-)
by Mother, Juliana Ohamuo
Nnamdi & Denise Ohamuo (-)
by Mother, Juliana Ohamuo
8:45 am Thanksgiving by Berta Perez
January 5th, Thursday, St. John Neumann, bishop
8:45 am Jacyln Aguirre (+) by M/M Lionel Villafranco
Derick Uyanwune (-) by Family
7:00 pm Enedino Guzman Peralta (+)
by Familia Guzman Peralta
Jorge Eduardo Cely (+) by Familia Powers
January 6th, Friday, Blessed Andre Bessette, religious;
Mk 1:7-11
6:30 am Altar Society Members, Living & Deceased
Sandra Chijoke Louis (-) by Scholastica Iwunze
8:45 am All Souls in Purgatory by Rosa Gonzales & Family
Special Intention by Juliet Nwanguma
January 7th, Saturday, St. Raymond of Penafort; Jn 2:1-11
Vigil: The Epiphany of the Lord
8:45 am Fr Joy James, OSH (-) by Nora, Connie & Mary
Fr Ted Valencia, CSB (+) by the Legion of Mary
5:30 pm For All Our Parishioners, Living & Deceased
January 8th Sunday, The Epiphany of the Lord
7:30 am Tom Colley (+) by Wife, Terry Colley
Dr Christopher Govea (-)
by Parents, Ruben & Connie Govea
9:00 am George Toro (+) by Sonnia Toro
Oparaji Family (-) by Michael Oparaji, Sr
10:45 am Rudy Ramirez, Sr (+)
by Wife, Children, Brothers & Sisters
Grace Ejideke (+)
by Holy Family Nigerian Catholic Women
12:30 pm Miembros del Inmaculada Concepcion,
Vivos y Difuntos
Irma Gallegos (+) by Guadalupe Society
5:30 pm Mary & Frank Maiorka (+) by Family
Norman Vincent (+) by John & Jeanette Simpson
The Body,
though one,
has many parts
Thank You! Holy Family Altar Society for your generous donation for our Christmas decorations. And to the
parishioners who made donations towards our Christmas
decorations.
Thank You! Marietta Cruse & our Art & Environment Team for the beautiful Chr istmas decor ations!
We hope their efforts will enhance your worship experience.
Eucharistic Adoration… will be held Friday, January
6th, after the 8:45 am Mass in the Chapel. Benediction
will be at 7:45 pm.
"We will be the happiest people in the world if we belong
to God, if we place ourselves at his disposal, if we let him
use us as he pleases. To be this happy, we must belong to
Jesus fully without reservation. He alone is worthy of our
love and our total surrender."
St Theresa of Calcutta
Pope Francis most memorable quotes in the form of
New Year’s resolutions: 1. Don’t gossip - it’s one of
our hobbies & also one of the most evil activities. 2. Finish your meals - no leftovers, please. 3. Make time for
others - tending to 1.2 billion members, Pope Francis
seems far too busy for anything else - but he makes time
to call, to write a handwritten note. 4. Choose the more
humble purchase - Pope Francis teaches against materialism. 5. Meet the poor in the flesh - the sick must be
cared for, those in prison must be visited. 6. Stop judging
others - Pope Francis condemns prejudice. 7. Befriend
those who disagree - “When leaders in various fields ask
me for my advice, my response is always the same, dialogue, dialogue.” 8. Make commitments, such as marriage - “Have the courage to ‘swim against the tide.’
Have the courage to be happy.” 9. Make it a habit to
‘ask the Lord’ - “Dear young people some of you may
not yet know what you will do with your life. Ask the
Lord and he will show you the way.” 10. Be happy - the
true Christian exudes great joy. “The Christian sings with
joy and walks and carries this joy.” This joy, he reminds
us, should translate to love of neighbor.
If you wish to make an announcement, such as birthdays, anniversaries,
sick, etc., submit a written note no later than Monday pm to the office.
Please, no advertisements.
Please pray for our U.S. Troops and civilian personnel overseas and here in the US:
Major Blanca Reyes, US Army; Senior Master Sargent Carlos R. Villarreal, US Air Force; Senior Master Sargent
Walisa Villarreal, US Air Force; Airman First Class Lisa Villarreal, US Air Force; Commander Greg Blyden, US Navy;
Staff Sargent Guillermina Darino, US Army; Sargent Steve Garcia, US Army; Staff Sargent David A. Perez, US Army,
Staff Sargent Leonardo Andrade, US Marine; Tech Sgt. Devon Simmons, US Air Force; Master Sgt. Erica Williams
Simmons, US Air Force; Private David Martin, US Marines.
Please pray for the sick of our Parish especially: Fr . Phi; Deacon Alfr ed Abr ams; J ohnnie Baiamonte; Ber tha
Silva; Michael Oparaji, Sr.; Robert Miller; Ron Carter; Mary Lou Reumont; Eddie Borrego; Ruben Velasquez; Veronica
Lyon; Pete Guajardo; John Delome; Frances Castillo; Carl Anthony Cangelosi; Pat Trail; Enrico Fos; Israel R. Carranza;
Charles Ferro; Deacon Jim Wright; Vince Mulle; Idalia Tenoria; Eva Guevara; Mary Nieto; Joseph LaCour; Sam
Campbell; Julius Dumapit; Joey Salinas; Lois Guillory; Isabelita Bernardo; Don LeVu; Inez Graham; Christine Klatt;
Mary Carmen dela Cruz; Movita Cavalier; Esperanza Melendez; Mary Buri; Mike Boutte; Gus Longoria, Jr; Fr Roy
Oggero, CSB; Jose Bustos; Elpidio Jalomo; Vicky Peralta; Greg Johnson; Alex Herrera; Jeanne Witt; Joe Larry Morales; Mattie Ford; Robert Wise; Shirley Gardiner; Jerry Ricci Ott; Darcy Richardson; Jovita Ogwuru; Paul
Pustejovsky; Felix Gois; Randy Thibodeaux; Sharon Koster; Anna Petrites; Homous Nabulsi; Teresa Betancourt;
Mamie Mercatante; Dr Mitchell Mercatante; Wallace James; Ivan Butterfield; Laura Mills; Miles Ramsey; Rose Mary
Perez; Evelyn Yeker; Lambert Wischerath; Patricia Wise; Tina Bonner; Velma Packard; Rudolph Castillo, Sr; Emilio
“Bong” Gumabong; Blas Ramirez; Lupita Garcia; Tommy Gillespie; Alejandra Manduhano; Rufus Jimenez; Rufus
Hernandez; John Morales; Loyce Gomez; John Ferro; Teresa Velasquez; Mary Ortiz; Janice Pharr; Orlando Collado;
Virginia Guerra; Michael Wen Guerra; Jorge Carranza; Delfino Ramirez, Jr; Yolanda dela Haya; Angie Diaz; Jessica
Jimenez; Jeanette Dansereau; Teresa Jalomo; Milton Speckmaier; Henry Ramos; Ascension Rivera; Genoveva
Heredia, Joshua Cobos, Zhela Harris-Layne; Leona Luczak; Lisa Morales
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Fr Joy James, OSH, January 7th
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY: Barbara Ramirez, December 13; Mike Halloran, December 22; Deacon Bill
Seifert, December 22; Dr Andre LaCour, December 30; Jason Guajardo, December 31
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
“Octave” comes from the Latin word for “eight,” and
since eight is one step beyond seven, the number of days
in a week, it has long been seen as a symbol of perfection, completion, and new beginnings. Early Christians
called Sunday the “eighth day,” since it was the day after
the Sabbath and a day of resurrected life, the Lord’s Day.
By the seventh century, people regarded the eight days
after Easter Sunday as one great day, an octave, one glorious feast when people were forbidden to fast or kneel.
In the seventh century, Pentecost acquired an Octave, too.
Christmas didn’t claim the honor of a continuous feast,
but it did get an Octave Day. January 1 is the oldest Marian feast, the Octave of Christmas. It was originally a feast
of the motherhood of Mary, although for centuries until
1969 it was called the Feast of the Circumcision. Our reformed calendar follows the earlier tradition of celebrating Mary as Mother of God.
—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
MLK Mass 2017– Please join Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
and the family of our Archdiocese as we celebrate the
32nd annual observance of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The MLK Mass of Remembrance
will be held Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway
(Downtown) Houston, TX 77002 at 3:00 pm ▪ Reception
immediately following ▪ For further information, please
call 713-652-8203 or [email protected]
El Grupo - Al-Anon fe y esperanza se reune en el Salon
#8 los Jueves de 6:00 a 8:00 pm y Sabados de 5:00 a
7:00 pm para compartir exxperiencias con los familares
y amigos de personas afectadas por el alcoholismo y
drogadiccion, Los intereados llamen a Alicia al 281-437
-8539, en las sesiones se protégé plenamente el
anonimato.
KSHJ 1430 AM – English Catholic radio in Houston,
TX. Tune in for intelligent talk, catechesis, apologetics,
a Catholic perspective on news and current events, great
fun, and lots of advice on living the faith in our relationships and sharing the faith with our friends and family.
Tune in every Monday at 12 noon to “Evangelium Live,”
Houston’s local live program hosted by Joe McClane.
Listen on air at AM 1430, online at GRNonline.com, or
on your mobile device – both IOS and Android.
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our bulletin, thank them for their support. To advertise on the back of
the bulletin please contact J. S. Paluch Co. Inc. 1-800-833-5941.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
En Nicaragua y otras naciones latinoamericanas se
celebra el final de un año con la “quema del año viejo”.
Construyen grandes muñecos con ropa vieja, pólvora y
papel que se encienden a medianoche entre los dos años.
Celebrar el comienzo de un año nuevo tiene una larga trayectoria en la historia humana. Hace unos 4000 años el
pueblo de Babilonia ya festejaba la llegada de un nuevo
año con grandes fiestas de primavera. Los judíos, al igual
que otros pueblos agrícolas, también celebraban su año
nuevo durante la primavera, el primer día de Nisán (a
principios de abril).
Fue Julio César quien nos dio la fecha del primero de
enero como el inicio de nuestro calendario. En 1582 el Papa
Gregorio XIII reformó el calendario para darnos el que actualmente está en uso. No obstante, los cristianos continuaron celebrando el año nuevo en primavera para evitar los
excesos del “hombre viejo”. Hace 400 años la Iglesia comenzó a celebrar el día primero de enero buscando cristianizarlo lo mejor posible. Por eso en el calendario litúrgico
este día es dedicado a María, Madre de Dios.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
New Charis Ignatian Retreat for Young Adults in their
20’s and 30’s
“What Next? Finding Answers with Faith”
Whether you are transitioning jobs, moving to a new city,
transitioning in a relationship, graduating from college or
unsure about what lies next for you, transitions are not
always easy. Connect with others experiencing similar big
decisions, encounter the ways God is present in the midst
of uncertainty and grow in your faith. 9 a.m., Saturday
February 11 from 1 p.m. through Sunday, February 12
(2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77021) $50 per person includes lodging/food. Sponsored by the Office of
Young Adult & Campus Ministry at 713-741-8778. Register online www.archgh.org/yacm
Bayou Awakening Retreat
Retreat for young adults ages 18-25. March 10-12, 2017 at
Cameron Retreat Center- 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston
TX 77021. The mission of Awakening is to bring young
adults to a personal encounter with Christ, provide an opportunity for spiritual renewal and to connect young adults
to the Catholic Church and a safe community. Sponsored
by the Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministry. $55
per person. Registrations at www.bayouawakening.org or
by mail. Information 713-741-8778.
Maria Goretti Support Group
New support group for those afflicted with any type of
abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual or mental)
will begin to meet at 7:00 pm on the third Monday of every month in downtown Houston at the Cathedral Centre
(1701 San Jacinto Street, Houston, TX 77002). For more
info about the Maria Goretti Network that is sponsoring
this support group, go to www.mgoretti.org/ or call 713851-3708.
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CCE Activities…
Sunday, January 1 & Monday, January 2, 2017
Offices closed - NO CCE Classes
Tuesday, January 3rd
7:00 pm
English RCIA - Room #1
Wednesday, January 4th
NO CCE Classes - Wednesday classes will resume
January 11th at 6:00 pm
Sunday, January 8th
9:00 am
Mass with dismissal of Group II & Adult
RCIA - Rooms 1 & 2
10:00 am Spanish RICA - Room 3
10:00 am English Sunday Family CCE & Groups I & II
- Centennial, Meeting & Assembly Rooms,
Rooms 1 - 11
12:30 pm Mass with dismissal of Group II & Adult
RICA - Room 3 & Assembly Room
1:30 pm
Spanish Sunday Family CCE & Groups I & II
- Centennial, Meeting & Assembly Rooms,
Rooms 1 - 11, Parish Hall
2:30 pm
English Group Baptisms - Church
Sunday Family CCE - English & Spanish… classes
will resume January 8 & 22 for 2017. Please mark your
calendars.
English Wednesday CCE … Wednesday CCE classes
for PreK, Kinder and Elementary students in grades 1
through 5 will return to CCE classes on Wednesday,
January 11, 2017
Sacramental Preparation Reconciliation Retreat…
English students in grades 2 & 3C & Group II will have a
retreat day on Saturday, January 21st, 8:30 am until
3:00 pm. Students and at least one parent need to attend.
Please mark your calendars.
Happy
New Year!
RCIA Sponsors Needed...par ishioner s who would like
to join our team of sponsors for the participants in the
upcoming RCIA Program are invited to call the CCE Office (281-499-4612) for details and to sign up. This is a
wonderful way to share your faith and help someone become fully welcomed into our parish community.
Have you downloaded the Holy Family
“My Parish” App for your iPhone or Android smart phone? If you need help call us!
We can help you. This allows us to better
communicate with you throughout the week
and keep you updated with relevant parish
news or updates. The app also provides daily
Mass readings, Catholic news and prayers, convenient
prayer and Confession reminders, our bulletins and more.
We hope for our new app to be a tool for fostering stronger parish life at Holy Family Church and better engaging
the New Evangelization.
Parenting Help? The office of Family Life Ministr y
have trained eight professionals around the Archdiocese
of Galveston-Houston to provide services to parents who
are willing and need help raising their children. The program is designed to offer advice, support and formation to
parents with common developmental and behavioral
problems in children. To obtain more information please
contact us at 713-741-8739 or 713-741-8711.
Ministry to the Widowed:
Harvesting Our Tears program, an eight week support
group for the widowed. Meets every second Thursday of
the month until May 11, 2017.
Location: St. Dominic Center Morkovsky Hall Building,
Room 202 - 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas
77021. To register: Call Elsa Aguilera at 713-741-8708 or
at [email protected]
... and Treasure
Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion
5:30 pm Sat
7:30am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am
12:30 pm
5:30 pm Sun
Inger Louis
Mandy Blanco
Rudy Cruz
Marilyn O’Laughlin
Volunteer
Guillermo Garza
Lissy Manakkil
Anthony Thaliachary
Volunteer
Volunteer
Rafaela Laran
Regina Flores
Sophy Joy
Crescy Lobo
Volunteer
Carmen Zamora
Marina Beltran
Pat Duplechain
Mary Guerrero
Karisue Nelson
Doretta Rychlik
Mona Washington
Carmen Tristan
Dina Morales
Roberto Maldonado
Edgar Gonzales
Elvia Condon
Mario Ponce
Kevin Riley
Jeff Gaspar
Mary Gobencion
Edna Kemavor
Volunteer
Financial Support For
Church Operations
Totals For November 2016
Zen Badavi
Brenda Carlyon
Rose Garcia
Lucretia Pyle
Need Monthly / Operations $133,000
Jacqueline Harleaux
Monica Medina
Rani Thaliachary
Volunteer
Income:
Offertory
Faith Direct (EFT)
Other Donations
$76,385
$12,855
$8,097
Lucio Avellaneda
Lisa Glaze Bickems
Sandy Laran
Beverly Svoboda
Monthly Total
$97,337
Ijeoma Akuechaima
Gloria Colunga
Thresiamma George
Robert Guerrero
Chinwe Osondu
George Thomas
Guadalupe Betancourt
Graciela Martinez
Emma Maldonado
Gloria Gutierrez
Santiago Romero
Jeanette Velasquez
Mary Jo Barta
Dione Gaspar
Hope Groves
Martha Riley
Volunteer
Over / (Shortage) this month ($35,663)
Year to date 11/16
2nd Collections for:
Building Fund
$4,625
St Vincent DePaul
$4,819
Campaign Human Development $660
Last month’s Building Fund Pledge
Payments/Donations $29,355
Current Parish Mortgage Balance
$1,887,367
Approved Construction Loan
$275,000
Readers
Balance
5:30 pm Sat
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Frances Courville
Mike Mikulenka
Ugonma Anyanwu
Frances Jalomo
NA
Gloria Bastiste Roberts
Joycelyn Barnes Reese
Gabriel Waturuocha
Kathleen Mitchell
Anju Oommen
5:30 pm Sat
William Barre
Michael Stuckert
G’iona Collins
Theresa Manakkil
Mya Frame
Darius Sanchez
Chinwe Akuechiama
Alessandro Cubillan
NA
Kaitlyn Garrett
Gavin Gaspar
Uche Oguejiofor
Henry Machala (Lead)
Michael Barone
John Ferro (Lead)
Gilbert Colunga (Lead)
Jose Ramirez
Wen Guerra
Carl Mouton
Bob Mejia
Joe Macias
George Thomas
Ushers
Altar Servers
7:30 am Sun
9:00 am Sun
10:45 am Sun
12:30 pm Sun
5:30 pm Sun
Sat 5:30 pm
Sun 7:30 am
Sun 9:00 am
Sun 10:45 am
Sun 12:30 pm
Sun 5:30 pm
Darrell Groves
Anna Marie Manakkil
Brianna Harris
Devon Sanchez
Chelsea Asiegbu
Michael Saenz
Bethany Gaspar
Jimmy Williams
($128,413)
$2,162,367
Have you signed up with Faith Direct
yet? With Faith Direct, you can make your
offertory contributions, as well as your
Building Fund contributions, to Holy Family Parish using your credit/debit card or
bank account. Please enroll in this program
by picking up an enrollment form from the
church office, or by visiting
www.faithdirect.net to enr oll secur ely on
line. Our parish code is TX364.
Growing Together in Christ Capital
Campaign/Increased Sunday Offertory
… it’s not too late to make a pledge.
Pledge cards are in the pew racks and at the
entrance to the church.
If you have a special need and would like
to have a statue of the Blessed Virgin
Mary in your home for two weeks, please
contact Virginia Tan, 832-876-5232 or Jim
Keenan, 713-705-1328 with the Legion of
Mary.
CHURCH NAME
Holy Family Church #003462
1510 5th Street
Missouri City, TX 77489
TELEPHONE
281 499-9688
CONTACT PERSON
Gail Hutchins
SOFTWARE
MSPublisher 2013
Adobe Acrobat 9.0
Windows Vista Business
PRINTER
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TRANSMISSION TIME
Wednesday 12:00
SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
January 1, 2017
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
If not received by Wednesday 3:00 pm, please call Parish Office, 281 499-9688.
Or Gail’s cell phone, 281 851-6568