C COO-C -CATHEDRAL ATHEDRAL of of the the SSACRED ACRED H HEART EART Archdiocese ArchdioceseofofGalveston-Houston Galveston-Houston November 25, 2018
1111 St. Joseph Parkway at San Jacinto / Fannin St. Church Hours — M - F: 6:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 8:30 pm; Sunday: 6:30 am - 9 pm Weekend Mass
Sacrament of Penance (Confessions)
English: Saturday Vigil 5 pm Sunday 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 5:30 pm Vietnamese: Saturday Vigil 7 pm Sunday 1 pm Spanish: Sunday 7:30 pm
Monday - Friday: 30 minutes prior to Mass First Thursday of the month: 4:30 - 5:15 pm (Weekdays: Confessional near the Sacred Heart transept)
Weekday Mass
7 am, 12:10 pm Monday - Friday 8 pm, First Fridays & Fridays during Lent: Vietnamese Mass
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 am (between 7 & 9 am Masses) 10:15 - 10:45 am (between 9 & 11 am Masses) 4:30 - 5:00 pm Vietnamese and Spanish 30 minutes prior to Mass (Weekends: Confessional near entrance way on the right)
CATHEDRAL CENTRE The Parish office is located in the Cathedral Centre 1701 San Jacinto at Jefferson St. Houston, TX 77002-8215 (Parking behind the Centre)
Phone: 713-659-1561 Fax: 713-651-1365 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm (Closed: 12 noon - 1 pm)
CO-CATHEDRAL of the SACRED HEART Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, D.D., S.T.L. Archbishop of Galveston-Houston The Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop The Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, D.D., Archbishop Emeritus The Most Reverend Vincent M. Rizzotto, D.D., J.C.L., Retired Auxiliary Bishop
Co-Cathedral Clergy The Very Reverend Lawrence W. Jozwiak, J.C.L., Pastor / Rector The Reverend Alfonso Dat-Nhan Tran, Parochial Vicar Deacons: Leonard Lockett, John Carrara, Daniel Addis, Lynn Carney and Vincent Thinh Tran
Co-Cathedral Staff Selma DeMarco - Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation; Carmen Benitez - Faith Formation Associate &Youth Minister Dr. Crista Miller - Director of Music / Co-Cathedral Organist; Patrick Schneider - Assistant Choir Director Dr. Jeong-Suk Bae - Co-Cathedral Assistant Organist; Mary Joy Silmaro - Organ Scholar Natasha Manley - Associate Director, Music Operations Bree Delphin - Secretary for Weddings and Bulletin Editor Deacon John Carrara - Business Manager; Gwenne Buck - Facilities and Project Coordinator Chris Felix - Building Engineer; Shannon Wesley - Parish Accounting Jordyn Woods - Parish Outreach Coordinator; Katherine Buck - Baptismal Secretary / Receptionist Ruben Valenzuela, Trong Pham - Maintenance; Guillermo Herrera, Ray Garcia - Sextons
New Parishioners:
Register online or with the parish office: ext. 101.
Church Certificates:
For all sacramental certificates: ext. 131.
Baptism:
—For infants & children under age 7—713-337-3570. —Best to take baptismal classes while pregnant. —For 7 years & older (Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children): ext. 142.
Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE): For pre-K through high school: ext. 142.
First Penance & First Holy Communion: For 2nd through 12th grade: ext. 142.
Confirmation:
—For high school youth: ext. 142. —For adults: ext. 141. High School Youth Ministry: ext. 142.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
For adults inquiring about becoming Catholic and baptized Catholics who lack Confirmation and Holy Communion: ext. 141. Evangelization & Adult Faith Formation: ext. 141. Music Ministry: ext. 152. Young Adults:
[email protected]
Marriage:
Contact ext. 131 at least 9 months prior to wedding date.
Vocations for Priesthood and Religious Life:
Contact the Office of Vocations: 713-652-8239 or www.houstonvocations.com Holy Communion to the Sick/Homebound: ext. 101.
Anointing of the Sick:
Any Catholic who is to have surgery due to a serious illness; any Catholic whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age should be anointed ASAP, preferably before going to the hospital. Contact the parish priest to be anointed: ext. 101. Funerals: ext. 143.
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Wednesday before 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Friday during 7 am & 12:10 pm Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
—First Thursday of the Month (English) Conclusion of 12:10 pm Mass until 6 pm —First Friday of the Month: 6:30 pm - 8 pm 8 pm Mass (Vietnamese)
Parish Outreach:
[email protected] Tours of the Church: ext. 143
Phone: 713-659-1561 Visit our website for vital info: www.sacredhearthouston.org
Message from the Pastor November 25, 2018 Dear Friends in Christ: Quí Ông Bà và Anh Chị Em thân mến trong Chúa Kitô: Estimados Amigos y Amigas en Cristo: For the last 2 weeks I have focused on the great good the Church does, with so many people not knowing. Two weeks ago I focused on a local Houston ministry called Magnificat Houses, serving the poor and those struggling with mental illness. Last week I focused on how one religious community, the Congregation of Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart (MSC), serves people in 39 nations, including the U.S., through education, social services, hospice, healthcare, pastoral care, orphanages & elder care, etc. Today I am focusing on the good that the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) does. The national CCHD collection normally takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving. But since we had the mission appeal last weekend, CCHD was moved to this weekend. The theme of this year's collection is "CCHD: Working on the Margins." Jesus told his disciples, “Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in here the poor and the crippled, the blind & the lame (Lk. 14.15-24).” This is what CCHD does. The CCHD was launched in 1969 by the U.S. bishops as a Catholic anti-poverty initiative. For more than 45 years CCHD has addressed the problem of poverty by attacking its root causes and funding community projects that promote independence as a means of finding a permanent end to poverty. It might surprise you to know that 43 million Americans, including one in 5 children, live below the poverty line. There is a thin line: between eviction and home, between hunger and health, between unemployment and work, between anxiety and stability. This line is the poverty line. For a family of 4 that line is $24,257 a year. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States, 2015.) Many of these are considered “working poor,” which means that they work but do not make enough money to cover essentials like housing, health care, child care, and food. Or they have had a recent layoff, pay freeze, or retirement income decrease. For many, life is only getting harder. However, CCHD projects are helping many in need.
This Weekend: 2nd Collection—CCHD, see below Christmas Flowers, p. 7; Prayer for Firefighters, p. 8 Update on the Ignite Campaign, p. 8 Examples of CCHD-funded groups include Urban Tree Connection, which works with low-income communities to develop local gardening projects. Urban Tree Connection Coop has turned vacant land in Haddington, Pennsylvania, into space for food production, teaching low-income residents how to grow and sell food. These projects not only give residents access to nutritious foods but they also create an opportunity for people to develop leadership skills and build community bonds. With a grant from CCHD, the Parish Peace Project in Chicago aims to address the continuing violence in Latino neighborhoods and the large number of struggling Latino youth and young adults. This project, a collaboration between 15 parishes and the Office of Young Adult Ministry at the Archdiocese of Chicago, works with those caught up in the criminal justice system, brings support services to schools, as well as providing mental and medical health services to the undocumented. By connecting pastoral ministry, restorative justice work, and community organizing, the Parish Peace Project prepares young at-risk Latino men and women to build safer & stronger neighborhoods in Chicago. CCHD not only provides funding but also invests in the dignity of the poor and helps people to break the cycle of poverty by becoming self-reliant. Over the course of 45 years, CCHD has funded nearly 8,000 projects that enable the poor to come together and solve community problems. CCHD funds projects that produce real and lasting change. In parishes across the country, this collection gives us the opportunity to help make a difference and end the cycle of poverty in our communities. 25% of our donations are kept in our archdiocese to fund local projects, and the remaining 75% goes to the CCHD national office to support antipoverty initiatives across the United States. See p. 7 about Christmas Flower donations. See p. 8 for the Ignite Campaign update & the Christmas challenge. Next week we will publish our parish Christmas Gift List.
Praised be the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Now and forever, amen! Hãy chúc tụng Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu đến muôn đời, amen! ¡Alabado sea el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús! ¡Por siempre, amen!
Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak, Pastor / Rector
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
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WELCOME to the Co-Cathedral! We are a community of faith where all people are welcome! Visitors, please come back as often as possible. if you do not have a parish home, consider joining our parish, sharing your time and talent with us. For any questions, ask the Greeters in the narthex. Participate as fully as you are able to do so, using these pages. Silence all cell phones please!
7 am Mass Antiphons Entrance:
How worthy is the Lamb who was slain. to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honor. ,To him belong glory and power for ever and ever. Cf. Ps 85 (84): 9
Communion: The Lord sits as King for ever.
MUSIC for MASS Gathering Hymn: #626 Crown Him with Many Crowns Offertory Music: Anthem: Te Deum, Laudamus— Charles Villiers Stanford Hymn: #629 To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King Communion Music: Chant: Sedebit Dominus Rex (mode VI): The Lord will sit on his royal throne for ever; the Lord will bless his people in peace. Motet (9am): Jesu Rex admirabilis—Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Anthem (11am): So they Gave their Bodies—Peter Aston Hymn: #658 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Recessional Hymn: #630 Christ Is the King!
The Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29(28):10-11
Order of Mass Gathering Hymn Introductory Rites Penitential Rite Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy. Gloria Liturgy of the Word First Reading Readings: #1171 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 93:1 R: The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty. Second Reading Gospel Homily Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from Heaven, (We all are to make a bow of the body during the next 2 lines.) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken
through the Prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. E I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Universal Prayer / Prayer of the Faithful Offertory Music Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and Presentation of the Gifts P. Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. C. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Eucharistic Prayer P: The Lord be with you. C: And with your spirit. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them up to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right and just. Holy, Holy, Holy / Sanctus (see pg. 6) The Mystery of Faith / Mysterium Fidei (B) Amen The Communion Rite The Lamb of God / Agnus Dei P: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. C: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Reception of Holy Communion: For those who are practicing actively the Catholic Faith. Please bow before receiving the Body and/or Blood of Christ. Communion Music The Concluding Rites Recessional Hymn
Sung Mass Settings
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SIGNIFICANCE of BOWING A bow signifies reverence and honor shown to the names or event being mentioned. We are to do the following: 1) A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons (the Trinity) are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated. 2) A bow of the body (a profound bow) is made during the Creed with the words (and by the Holy Spirit…and became man—highlighted in red words in the Creed). —General Instruction to the Roman Missal, #275
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Co-Cathedral Music
Prayers
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WELCOME ALL VISITORS to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart !
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday
Deceased †
Nov. 24
(Eng) 5:00 pm Levi Sitters (Viet) 7:00 pm For Community Intentions
Sunday
(Eng) 7:00 am (Eng) 9:00 am (Eng)11:00 am (Viet) 1:00 pm (Eng) 5:30 pm (Span)7:30 pm
Monday
Nov. 25
Rosario George Cipollina † Richard & Marie Evans & Family Daniel Cardinal DiNardo For Community Intentions Lewis Francis † & Rose M. Atchison † For the People of the Parish
Nov. 26
(Eng) 7:00 am Arlene Araneta † (Eng)12:10 pm Leah Schaff
Weekend Readings: # 1171 READINGS for the WEEK Mon: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tue: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wed: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thur: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Fri: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Sat: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sun: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 -- 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Pray for those getting married
Tuesday
Nov. 27
Dec. 1 - Jose Luis Cano & Deijeine Saldarriaga Dec. 1 - James Alexander Lury & Olga Itzel Villanueva Dec. 1 - Peter Anthony Polak & My-Ly Le
Wednesday
Nov. 28
Christmas Flowers & Decorations
Thursday
Nov. 29
Friday
Nov. 30
(Eng) 7:00 am Lalo † & Palmira Galaviz † (Eng)12:10 pm For the unborn (Eng) 7:00 am Fr. TJ Martinez, SJ † (Eng)12:10 pm Jesse Oropeza †
(Eng) 7:00 am David Vasquez † (Eng)12:10 pm Margaret Mendoza †
(Eng) 7:00 am Lalo † & Palmira Galaviz † (Eng)12:10 pm Paul †, Robert † & Doris Horan †
Saturday
Dec. 1
Sunday
Dec. 2
(Eng) 5:00 pm Steve & Sherry Radack & Family (Viet) 7:00 pm Vietnamese Catholic Mothers (Eng) 7:00 am (Eng) 9:00 am (Eng)11:00am (Viet) 1:00 pm (Eng) 5:30 pm (Span)7:30pm
Bernadine † & F.R. Pizzitola † Matthew W. Williams & Family For the People of the Parish Vietnamese Men of the Sacred Heart Corine G. Dixon † Lazarus Ekanem †
Pray the Rosary daily: * For all Life Issues and Marriage. * For just solutions to our society’s problems. * For healing for all who have been affected by abuse.
Remember to be extra generous with your donation for Christmas flowers and decorations. It takes many flowers to decorate our church so as to be beautiful! (FYI: all such flower donations are not taxed by the archdiocese. The entire amount remains at the parish. 10% of any Sunday collections automatically go to the archdiocese for its operations.) SECOND COLLECTIONS Nov. 24/25 - Campaign for Human Development Dec. 8/9 - Retirement Fund for Religious Dec. 15/16 - Parish Debt Reduction
We pray during the month of November for all the faithful departed. It is praiseworthy for Catholics to pray for our deceased by attending Mass on All Souls Day, offering Mass intentions for the faithful departed throughout the year & visiting cemeteries & praying for all the faithful departed. Two Books of Remembrance of the Dead have been placed in the Sacred Heart Transept for you to add the names of your loved ones to be remembered throughout the month of November. To request a Mass intention for a deceased person, call the office: (713-659-1561).
PRAY for ... peace in our world, especially in the Holy Land, for an end to terrorism and civil strife; for all hostages, refugees & immigrants. the safety of all those who protect us: military personnel, police officers, fire fighters and all others. a transformation of mind and heart for those who do not believe in the sanctity of human life. for all healthcare professionals to make wise and ethical decisions to promote health. the spread of the Gospel and the sanctity of all marriages and families. an end to all discrimination, prejudice and hatred. all the sick and suffering, the dying and the faithful departed †.
Pope’s Prayer Intention: Universal – In Service of Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.
In Memory of the Brave ~ Fallen Firefighters
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St. Florian
Dear God, through the intercession of our patron, Saint Florian, have mercy on the souls of our comrades who have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duty, and on all who have gone before us after years of faithful discharge of their responsibilities which now rest on ourselves. Give us Grace to prepare each day for our own summons to Thy tribunal of justice. Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Withersoever Thou callest me, I am ready to go. Merciful Father of all people, save me from all bodily harm, if it be Thy will, but above all, help me to be loyal and true, respectful and honorable, obedient and valiant. Thus fortified by virtue, I shall have no fear, for I shall then belong to Thee and shall never be separated from Thee. Amen. Friday, May 3, 2019 (May 4—feast day of St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters) Pray the rosary at 11:30 am and attend the 12:10 pm Mass at the Co-Cathedral. Praying for all deceased firefighters & those seriously ill, including depression.
Jerry Hunter James D. Barnes Barry T. Hall Malcom L. Weaver Donald Whiteley Stephen Hutchens Marshall Howard Blalock Gene G. Harrison Paul N. Bernard Zeke C. Zimmerman David B. Little John E. Stephens Thomas H. SchellenbergHarry F. Lively
Earl McWilliams Thomas Bonds Victor E. Morton Roger D. Lieder Sammy Earl Neal Amar P. Thibodeaux Carl B. Young Robert Hoot Lawrence R. Fox Walter T. Brooks Sibley Cochran John L. Gunthrie Phillip J. Wedgeworth Jarrell E. Beard
Ronald A. Grimstead Tim Ham James J. McGarry Roper C. Hall Jr. James R. Crawford Darrell R. Shely Jackie D. Matthews William M. White Edward Jackson John D. Old Terry N. Crawford Jeffrey L. Johnson Lanny E. Conway Lonnie Alexander Sr.
Harold McBee Victor Tijerina Charles Jeunesse Jimmy D. Jones Thomas E. Gainous Charles E. Walker David L. Bonds Lee Island James N. Cox Gerald Juliam Richard R. Reily Steven H. Whitton Robert Pilkenton Jimmie Lee Braggs Jr.
Eric Zapalac Jakob Lawson Brian Sumrall Alfred Patrick Kerry M. Ball
Stewardship
If you have not made your pledge yet, do so NOW! Pledge envelopes next to the bulletins. Our Parish Goal: $ 1,264,844 Number of Pledges: 167 Total Pledged: $ 788,240 Parish Share: $ 260,119 Percentage of Goal: 62%
Stewardship Reflection : Feast of Christ the King: November 25 That we help build God’s kingdom on earth, but also our gifts in God’s eternal kingdom.
invest
“Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom does not belong to this world.” (J ohn 18:36) How often do we put all our time & energy into building a kingdom here on earth, forgetting that life here is short? The real kingdom is in the next life. Yet how much time & energy do we invest in working for that eternal kingdom?
A Christmas Gift to the Parish Would it not be wonderful that we reach and then exceed our parish goal by Christmas? Is it possible? Certainly it is possible when every household makes a sacrificial pledge! When only 167 households have pledged so far, out of 1914 total households, we can easily exceed our goal! Remember, the parish retains 33% of all payments under our goal. Then the parish retains 67% after we exceed our goal. Any pledges are to be in addition to your normal parish collections & DSF. Fr. Lawrence W. Jozwiak Due to an early bulletin deadline, the weekend collection amounts for Nov. 17 / 18 were not available.
Parish SOLEMN EXPOSITION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT First Thursday—December 6: After 12:10 Mass - 6:00 pm First Friday—December 7: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Want to get more involved? Prayerfully consider serving as: - An Usher, (minister of hospitality), - Sacristan (prepares the altar for Mass and put things away afterwards), - Lector (reads the Sacred Scriptures), - Extr aor dinar y Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) (a distributor), - An Altar Server, - Or joining the Choir Here at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. If you feel called to serve in any of these roles, please email us at
[email protected] Indicate your area of interest in the “subject line” of the email.
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IGNITE Fundraising THIS SUNDAY 11/25: 10 am - 3 pm
Outside in front of the Church Hungry? Want some freshly made fried rice, eggrolls or spring-
rolls for lunch or dinner? Want to support the Co-Cathedral’s IGNITE
campaign? If you said “YES” to any of the above, come & support us! The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart -Vietnamese Community will do a fundraising selling delicious, freshly homemade fried rice, eggrolls and spring-rolls. All net proceeds from this event will go toward the IGNITE campaign.
Give More When Holiday Shopping! When purchasing your gifts at Amazon this holiday season, remember to use AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. The Co-Cathedral is setup as an organization that you can select as your organization of choice. The website address is www.smile.amazon.com
For your holiday planning purposes MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Our next
Blood Drive
at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Sponsored by our Knights of Columbus is
Sunday - DECEMBER 16
SAVE THE DATES !!! International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima: At all Weekend Masses Dec. 15-16
Parish Epiphany Party: Friday, January 4
Pre-Lenten Mission: February 18-20
Co-Cathedral Gift Shop Will be in Church Narthex (Entry) December 8/9
CHRISTMAS CLOTHING DRIVE Knights of Columbus, Council 803, is collecting - Winter Coats and Jackets - Flannel Shirts and Sweatshirts - “In the package” undergarments for men and women for Magnificat Houses. (Larger sizes are most in need) ***************************************************************************************************************************** ***
Collection box will be in the Co-Cathedral narthex Saturday and Sunday: December 1&2 and 8&9 ***************************************************************************************************************************** ***
Since its founding in 1968, Magnificat Houses has provided assistance to the mentally challenged, the homeless, and to those in recovery. Thank you for your many years of support to Magnificat Houses.
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Children’s Catechesis & Evangelization (CCE) Faith Formation for Children and Youth C o - C a t he d ra l o f t he Sa c r ed H ea r t A r c hd io ce se o f Ga lv e s to n - H o u s to n The goal of Children and Youth Faith Formation here at the Co -Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is to provide a comprehensive process of the highest possible quality of Catholic Christian Education and Spiritual Formation for the Children and Youth of our Parish. We do this in a safe, welcoming, caring, and hospitable environment while enabling their parents and guardians to successfully accept and perform their role as the primary teachers and role models of their children.
November 25, 2018 • Solemnity of Christ the King We celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe on the last Sunday of the Church year. We recognize that Jesus is king of Creation and that his kingdom is very different from kingdoms of this world. "Christ the King" in Poland / Mohylek / Wikimedia Commons Read today’s Gospel as family, John 18:33b–37: The Trial before Pilate, and complete with your child/youth this Sunday’s Pflaum Gospel Weeklie. For Pflaum Gospel Resources of the week click here: http://www.pflaumweeklies.com/blog/ Lesson Theme: Jesus is our leader. Question of the Week: How is God’s kingdom different from a kingdom on Earth?
Lesson Theme: Jesus is our leader and King. Question of the Week: What kind of king is Jesus? What does Jesus ask of His followers?
Lesson Theme: Jesus calls us to be part of his kingdom Question of the Week: What kind of leader or king is Jesus? Where does Jesus reign today?
Lesson Theme: Jesus is our King. Question of the Week: What opportunities for leadership do you have? In what ways can you lead as Jesus does?
N O F A I T H F O R M A T I O N T O D A Y : SU N D A Y , N O V E M B E R 2 5 WE WIL RESUME SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
CELEBERATE CHRIST THE KING WITH YOUR CHILDREN Catholic Identity Project of the Week Discuss with your child the characteristics of Christian leadership (e.g., love, service, evangelization, etc.) Together, make a list of ways they can be Christian leaders in their community. Ask your child to make a conscious effort to be a Christian leader this week.
Family Procession in Honor of Christ the King Select a family member to carry a picture or statue of Christ, form a line with the selected member last. Walk in procession around your yard singing an appropriate hymn. Process into the house where you can have an altar prepared to place the picture or statue. Say the prayer to Christ the King acknowledging Him as King of the family and renewing your baptismal promises, then enjoy refreshments or a nice meal. https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=912 Since Christ is King of our Hearts, fashion homemade crowns out of heart shapes to wear. Christ the King Liturgical Activities - FREE Printables https://dr ive.google.com/file/ d/0B19j5YoBlSlqYTE1NmMxYzktYTYwZS00ZWZkLTkzNTktMjZjMWRlZGZmMmYy/
Youth Ministry News Immediate Sacrament Preparation Sessions For High School Confirmation Requirements to enter into Immediate Preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation are the following: 1. Participating in our Co-Cathedral parish community; 2. Registered and attending the Co-Cathedral’s CCE process OR attending a Catholic School. 3. In the 10th grade or above 4. In their 2nd consecutive year of H. S. Faith Formation
**A baptismal certificate must be turned in prior to beginning Immediate Sacrament Preparation.**
Rooted — the Co-Cathedral Youth Ministry, purpose is to empower YOU to be who God has called you to be! Rooted is a place of belonging, and encountering Christ through activities, bible studies, and community with other youth. REGISTRATION FORMS FOR IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION NOVEMBER 2019 Are Available NOW with sessions beginning with Orientation in January 2019
Contact: Carmen Benitez, Faith Formation Associate & Youth Minister,
[email protected]
Faith Enrichment & Educational Opportunities
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Look What’s on “FORMED”
Register and Check it Out!
http://formed.org
Parish Code: 0be7ec (first digit is the number 0)
Available on “FORMED” Register at http:// formed.org
Join us on Sundays in the Cathedral Centre to
Open the Word of God together! Sunday, November 25: 12:30pm-1:30pm only Sunday, December 2: 12:30pm-1:30pm and 9:05am-10:25am Sunday, December 9: 12:30pm-1:30pm and 9:05am-10:25am
AND Mass Readings Explained By Dr. Brant Pitre From Catholic Productions
Jerome's Hope Retreat Saturday: December 15 The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer a single day retreat for parents following miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss. This retreat is part of Jerome’s Hope ministry. To register or for more information contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 or 713-741-3443.
DID YOU KNOW: You can now listen to our homilies on-line? Simply go to our website:
www.sacredhearthouston.org and click on “Homilies” at the top of the home page. This will take you to our “Pastor’s Weekly Message” page, where you can click to listen. You will then be taken to Sound Cloud, where you can listen to some of the past homilies of our pastor, Fr. Lawrence. Food For Thought
" raying means knocking at the door of P a friend. God is our friend." – Pope Francis
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat A weekend retreat for women and men suffering after abortion.
JANUARY 4-6, 2019 Rachel’s Vineyard is a Catholic, Scripture-based retreat that combines prayer, reflection, counseling and sacramental Reconciliation. All inquiries and registrations are strictly confidential For more information and to register, call or email: Julie Fritsch—Office of Pro-Life Activities
[email protected] or 713-741-8728
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Faith Enrichment & Educational Opportunities Are You a Single, Engaged or Married Young Adult, 18-30’s?
Do you regularly attend the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and would like to get to know other single, engaged, or married young adults, who are choosing to make this their Parish home also? Then you may be interested in the “Co-Cathedral Young Adults” Contact us at
[email protected] to get connected and to start receiving our Newsletter to learn about upcoming events
Bank of America Screen on the Green Date: Thursday, November 29th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Place: Discovery Green Join us for a free movie at Discovery Green. The feature will be How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Bring a lawn chair and snack to share. (Perhaps even some hand warmers!) We will be there to find a spot at approximately 6:30 pm. Please contact us
[email protected] if you are interested in attending.
Charis Ignatian Spirituality Retreat for Young Adults Charis is an Ignatian Spirituality Retreat for Young Adults in their 20s and 30s. This year's theme is:
"What Next? Finding Answers with Faith." Cameron Retreat Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021 Begins: 9:00 a.m. on February 9, 2019 Ends: 3:00 p.m. on February 10, 2019
World Youth Day Houston and Eucharistic Vigil Come join hundreds of young adults (ages 18-39) in celebrating WYD in Houston. We will celebrate at St. Jerome Catholic Church (8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston TX 77080) on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 1:00 p.m.-8: 00 p.m.
Event includes fellowship, multicultural music, talks, and a Vigil Mass. Cost to attend WYD-Houston is $20 Cost is $60 per person, includes lodging and food. per person and is presented in English and Spanish. Charis retreat provides an opportunity to connect with others Afterward, join us for a Eucharistic vigil experiencing big shifts in life, encounter God who is present in with all-night adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from the midst of uncertainty, and grow in your understanding of how 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. Come for all or part of the night. faith anchors us in times of transition. The vigil is a free event and open to families. Registration is available online at www.archgh.org/yacm. For more information and registration, contact the Office Spaces are limited; registration deadline is February 1. for Young Adult and Campus Ministry For more information, contact the Office for Young Adult and at 713-741-8778 or www.archgh.org/yacm Campus Ministry at
[email protected] or 713-741-8778.
A Baptism Preparation Information Session is the required first step for Infant Baptisms at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. (RSVP for Initial Session Needed: See Below) Initial Information Sessions 2018: Sunday - December 9: 2:15pm-5:15pm Sunday - January 27: 2:15pm-5:15pm In the Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto 1. Being on time is absolutely essential: No one will be admitted after 15 minutes into a session. You are welcome to arrive as much as 30 minutes early. 2. We need your undivided attention for both Monthly Operating Income - the Initial Information Session and - the Core Topics Session. Therefore no children will be admitted into either of these sessions. Plan Ahead. No exceptions. For more information and to RSVP for one of these Initial Sessions go to https://www.sacredhearthouston.org/baptism
Marriage Preparation: Advance approval required to begin sessions.
Sunday, December 2: Initial Sunday, December 16: Session A Sunday, January 6: Initial
Location: Cathedral Centre—1701 San Jacinto Please check White Board for room assignment each time. Time: Sign-in: Noon-12:30 pm/Session: 12:30-2:30 pm Marriage Guidelines: Visit www.sacredhearthouston.org
WEDDINGS Interested in getting married at the Co-Cathedral? Currently scheduling weddings for 2019-2020 To begin the process Contact: Bree Delphin at (713) 659-1561 x 131
or email:
[email protected] Also Available Cameron Hall with the beautiful view of downtown and the Co-Cathedral for your wedding reception venue.
Let Us Be Prepared! First Sunday of Advent is December 2!
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ADVENT season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, focus particularly on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas). We are all different, and we are all in different places on our personal journey of life. So with that in mind, we have attempted to compile a list of some of the opportunities for your spiritual growth this Advent. We hope you find them helpful.
USCCB WEBSITE http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/ advent/index.cfm
*********************************************** Best Advent Ever | Advent 2018 | Dynamic Catholic https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever
*********************************************** Advent Reflections - Preparing for the birth of our Savior Dr. Tim Gray on FORMED https://formed.org/promo/advent-reflections-registration
¡Reflexiones de Adviento ahora disponibles en Español! https://formed.org/promo/advent-reflections-registrationspanish
*********************************************** Our Sunday Visitor https://www.osv.com/MyFaith/ChurchSeasonsandFeasts/ Advent.aspx
*********************************************** Loyola Press https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent
*********************************************** Franciscan Media https://www.franciscanmedia.org/advent-a-season-ofsurprises/
ADVENT PRAYERS
https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?s=57 https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/
liturgical-year/advent/prayers
ADVENT BOOKS / RESOURCES
Advent Family Activities Real Life at Home http://www.reallifeathome.com/ Strong Catholic Family Faith http://www.catholicfamilyfaith.org/for-families1.html Pflaum Weeklies http://www.pflaumweeklies.com/blog/category/seasons/ Catholic Mom http://catholicmom.com/faith/advent/ Loyola Press https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgicalyear/advent/activities Advent Wreath https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/ activities/view.cfm?id=954 Jesse Tree https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/ activities/view.cfm?id=545 Advent Calendar https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgicalyear/advent/calendars
FORMED offers access to thousands of studies, films, audios, and ebooks for the whole family. Discover great digital media from over 40 of the best Catholic content producers including the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, the USCCB, Catholic Answers, EWTN, St. Paul Center, Marian Press, Sophia Press, Knights of Columbus, FOCUS, and many more!
The following is a website with a number of resources: https://www.catholiccompany.com/advent-c1504/ https:// www.catholiccompany.co m/advent-prayer-booksc1506/
DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK THE PAMPHLET RACK IN THE NARTHEX (Entry) OF THE CHURCH FOR BOOKS AND MATERIALS FOR THE ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SEASONS!!!
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Parish Code: 0be7ec (first digit is the number 0)
Let us make every effort to keep CHRIST as our focus at Christmas this year!
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Outreach Ministry—Our Parish Network of Charity
Making Spirits Bright...
A Very Special
Donate online! to gift a hooded sweatshirt, a pair of socks, a travel coffee mug, and Walmart gift card to the residents of Magnificat house at our Christmas Party on December 28th!
Volunteers Needed! Sign up at www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreach
Stocking Stuffers
Party Prep
Volunteers needed to Assemble gifts and prepare for our Magnficat Christmas Party
Volunteers needed to decorate and prepare appetizer plates for the Magnificat Christmas Party
Thursday, December 13 6:30pm—8:30pm
to all those who donated and volunteered to provide a Thanksgiving Dinner for 235 local families!
Thursday, December 27 10am—2pm
Cathedral Centre
Cathedral Centre
Gift Sorting
Magnificat Party
Volunteers needed to Sort donated Share Your Blessings gifts.
Volunteers needed to Serve lunch, distribute gifts, lead bingo, and clean up at our Christmas Lunch for Magnificat House.
December 12-13th 9am—Noon Catholic Charities Warehouse Volunteers: Age 14+
Friday, December 28 9am—3pm Cathedral Centre
Share Your Blessings - Pick out an ornament on your way out from Mass. - Purchase a gift for the individual indicated on the ornament. - Bring the unwrapped gift next week with ornament attached. *All gifts due December 9th*
Parish Food Drive Next Weekend! Grab your brown bag in the Narthex! or
Try our Virtual Food Basket Online! www.sacredhearthouston.org
www.sacredhearthouston.org/outreach
La Solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo Liturgia
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Retiro de Adviento El Camino Que Nos Conduce Hacia la Vida Eterna
-Antífona de Entrada:
La Co-Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús les invita a participar en un retiro del Adviento donde experimentaremos el gozo de la presencia de Dios a través de la Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento, unas pláticas espirituales sobre pasajes de la Biblia, alabanzas, y ejercicios espirituales. El tema es: El camino del Señor que nos conduce hacia la V ida Eterna.
-Entrada: Himno a J esucr isto (#398) -Gloria (Misa San José, #5) -Salmo: El Señor r eina, vestido de majestad. -Canto de Ofertorio: Cr isto Vence (#401) -Santo (Misa Melódica, #109) -Anunciamos Tu Muerte (Misa Melódica, #110) -Amen (Misa Melódica, #111) -Cordero de Dios (Misa Melódica, #112) -Antífona: [A men dico] En su trono reinará el Señor para siempre y le dará a su pueblo la bendición de la paz. (Sal 28, 10 -11) -Comunión: Con Devoto Anhelo (#522) -Salida: Viva J esús el Rey (#400)
El retiro será el día sábado, 1 de diciembre de 8:30 AM2:00 PM en el cuarto piso del Centro Catedral (1701 San Jacinto, la esquina de calle Jefferson y San Jacinto). Hay parqueadero disponible. Se servirá un almuerzo sencillo. Se les invita a que traigan un plato o bebidas para compartirlo con los demás.
En aquel tiempo, preguntó Pilato a Jesús: "¿Eres tú el rey de los judíos?" Jesús le contestó: "¿Eso lo preguntas por tu cuenta o te lo han dicho otros?" Pilato le respondió: "¿Acaso soy yo judío? Tu pueblo y los sumos sacerdotes te han entregado a mí. ¿Qué es lo que has hecho?" Jesús le contestó: "Mi Reino no es de este mundo. Si mi Reino fuera de este mundo, mis servidores habrían luchado para que no cayera yo en manos de los judíos. Pero mi Reino no es de aquí". Pilato le dijo: "¿Conque tú eres rey?" Jesús le contestó: "Tú lo has dicho. Soy rey. Yo nací y vine al mundo para ser testigo de la verdad. Todo el que es de la verdad, escucha mi voz".
Anuncios La Novena para Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe es cada domingo, empezando a las 6:40 pm hasta el día de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Todos están invitados. La Palabra entre Nosotros para el mes diciembre por una donación de $2.00. Con sus lecturas, comentarios espirituales y oraciones, La Palabra entre Nosotros nos ayuda a mejorar nuestra relación con el Señor. La Santa Biblia por una donación de $7.00. La Forma Escrita de las Homilías del Diacono Daniel se encuentran a: http://diaconodanieladdis.blogspot.com/ Estudio Bíblico y la Legión de María: Cultive su relación con el Señor a través de nuestro platica de Biblia, y el liderazgo de María cada martes a las 6:00 pm en la biblioteca por medio de rezar el santo rosario, reflexionar sobre las enseñanzas de Jesús, y servicio al Señor.
Palabras del Papa Francisco Cristo es rey coronado de espinas, burlado por los soldados y asesinado en una cruz de esclavos. No nos avergoncemos de un Cristo perseguido y muerto por ser testigo de la Verdad: “la Verdad nos hará libres”. “Todo el que es de la Verdad, escucha mi voz”, el que con corazón sincero mira a este rey tan singular y acepta su camino de humildad y renuncia, pertenece a su reino. El reino es universal, consiste en la soberanía del amor y engendra una nueva raza de hombres basada en la misericordia y la compasión.
