St. Christopher Catholic Church ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON

8150 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX. 77017 Office Hours: Monday - Thursda`y 10:00am-7:00pm Friday 10:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch Website: www.stchristopherhouston.org PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Joseph Thu Le, Pastor Rev. Jesus “Jesse” Garcia, Parochial Vicar Deacon Allan Frederiksen Deacon Benito Tristan Jr. Deacon Emeritus Merce Leal

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO de MISAS: (Rosary recited 30 minutes before some Masses) Saturday Vigil: English 5:00 PM Español: 6:30 PM Sunday: English 8:00, 10:00 AM Español: 12:00 PM English 6:30 PM Vietnamese: 4:30 PM

PARISH OFFICE: Bookkeeper: Amelia Banda Receptionist: Diana Torres Sacramental Records: Mary Avila

713-645-6614

FAX NUMBER:

713-640-1640

ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH SCHOOL: Principal: Jo Ann Prater School Secretary: Liz Whitley Bookkeeper/Registrar: Rosalinda Olivarez

713-649-0009

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION: Director of Religious Education: Maria Fernandez Email: [email protected] Office Assistants: Nereida Medrano

713-645-6142

YOUTH MINISTRY: 713-454-6641 Youth Ministry & Confirmation Coordinator: Lam Hoang Email: [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY: Liturgy Coordinator: Christian Mondragon

713-454-6623

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: (Chapel) Monday - Saturday: 8:30 AM Lunes a Sábado a las 8:30 a.m. First Friday Mass: 8:30 AM Primer Viernes a las 8:30 a.m. HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS de OBLIGACIÓN: January 1 ………Solemnity of Mary / Solemnidad de María. May 12……… Ascension of the Lord / Ascensión del Señor August 15 ……. .Assumption of the Virgin Mary / Asunción de la Virgen María. November 1 ……All Saints / Todos los Santos. December 8 ……Immaculate Conception / Inmaculada Concepción. December 25 …...Christmas / Navidad. (Check Bulletin for Mass Times / Revise dentro del Boletín para horarios de las Misas) PENANCE / CONFESIONES: Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 PM or by appointment Sábados de 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. o por cita. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT / ADORACIÓN al SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO: Every Friday: 9:00AM—12:00 Noon in the Church Cada Viernes de 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. en la Iglesia

Registration for FAITH FORMATION / Inscripciones para FORMACION EN LA FE: Give your children a strong foundation for life rooted in Christ and the Church. Register your child for CCE Classes. We are here to walk with them on their faith journey. Demos a los niños a una base sólida para su vida en Cristo y la Iglesia. Inscriba a sus niños en clases de CCE. Estamos aquí para acompañarlos en su camino de fe.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK /

Please bring the following paperwork for the registering child / Favor de traer la siguiente documentación para la inscripción: • Birth Certificate / A cta de Nacimiento • Baptism Certificate / Certificado de Bautismo • First Communion Certificate / Certificado de P. Comunión

MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND:

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY: Director: Deacon Benito Tristan Jr.

713-645-6614

MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIO: Please come to the parish office to register for classes at least nine ( 9) months prior to the wedding date. Favor de pasar a la Rectoría por lo menos nueve (9) meses antes de la boda, para inscribirse en las clases. DIOCESAN VOCATIONS OFFICE:

713-659-5461

UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS: Please call the office for a priest whenever you are seriously ill at home, about to enter a hospital, or if someone in your household is seriously ill. Favor de llamar a un padre si usted está gravemente enfermo, si está por internarse en un hospital, ó si tiene a alguien enfermo de gravedad en casa. 713-645-6614

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS: Baptism preparation is recommended during pregnancy. Parents should call the parish office for information. Parents will need to present certified copy of the child’s birth certificate before the baptism ceremony. Se recomienda la preparación durante el embarazo. Los padres deben llamar a la oficina para obtener mas información. Antes del bautismo, los padres necesitan una copia certificada del acta de nacimiento de su niño. BULLETIN EMAIL ADDRESS:

[email protected] Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 5:00 PM

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015

Today’s Readings First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading — Do everything for the glory of God; be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1). Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45).

Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. — 1 Corinthians 10:31

Sunday Offering

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Today * Black Bag Collection February 14 & 15

February 7 & 8, 2015 Regular Collection Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am 12:00 noon 6:30pm

1,372.00 1,484.00 1,481.00 2,103.00

$ 10,210.50 6:30pm 452.50 10:00am 2,239.00 4:30pm 1,079.00

By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put your faith into action as you bring healing to the poor and hungry. Thank you for your generosity.

Attention all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule February 18, 2015

Please locate your most current printed schedules in the green sign in binder in the Sacristy. Thank you.

10th Annual Steps for Students Run/Walk Fund Raiser Saturday, February 21, 2015

Fast and abstinence 6:30 a.m. English Mass - Chapel 8:30 a.m. English Mass - Church 12:00 Noon English Service Only - Church 5:30 p.m. English / Vietnamese Mass - Church 7:30 p.m. English / Spanish Mass - Church

This is one of the schools two major fund raisers each year. Every teacher, staff member and student is participating. If you would like to donate online, please go to: www.firstgiving.com/team/275141. This is a direct link to our school’s fundraising page. It is quick and easy to donate and all donations are tax deductible. But most importantly you will be helping our Parish school !

We thank you for your support!

Stations of the Cross in Honor of:

Our Charity is St. Vincent de Paul, please bring:

February 20

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Canned & Powder Milk, Cereal

February 27

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Baby Food, Diapers and Personal Hygiene Items

March 6

Priesthood and Religious Vocations

Canned Meats (beef stew ham, tuna)

March 13

Families

Peanut Butter, Jelly, Soups, Crackers & Cookies

March 20

For Life

Beans, Rice, Fideo and / or Pasta

March 27

All Souls

Canned Vegetables (corn, green beans, peas..etc) 1

Time: 7:00 p.m. in the Church

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Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 15 de febrero de 2015 Todo lo que hagan ustedes, sea comer, o beber, o cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para gloria de Dios. — 1 Corintios 10:31

Lecturas de Hoy Primera lectura — El leproso habitará solo, fuera del campamento (Levítico 13:1-2, 44-46). Salmo — Perdona, Señor, nuestros pecados (Salmo 32 [31]). Segunda lectura — Haz todo por la gloria de Dios; sean imitadores de Cristo (1 Corintios 10:31 — 11:1). Evangelio — Jesús, después de haber curado a un hombre leproso, le pide que no se lo cuente a nadie (Marcos 1:40-45).

Hoy Colecta “Bolsa Negra” St. Vicente de Paul 14 y 15 de febrero Atención a todos los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión Por favor, busque sus horarios en el libro verde localizada en la Sacristía. Gracias.

En el mes de enero la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul pudo ayudar 112 familias, los más necesitados de nuestra comunidad, gracias a sus generosas donaciones.

sábado 21 de febrero 2015 Carrera / Caminata de 5K “Steps for Students” VIRTUS “Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios”

18 de febrero de 2015 Miércoles de Ceniza Día de Ayuno y Abstinencia 6:30 a.m. Misa en inglés - capilla 8:30 a.m. Misa en inglés - iglesia 12:00 p.m. Servicio en inglés - iglesia 5:30 p.m. Misa en ingles / vietnamés - iglesia 7:30 p.m. Misa en inglés / español - iglesia Hora:7:00pm en la iglesia

Vía Crucis en Honor de:

Si usted sirve, o desea servir en algún grupo o ministerio parroquial, le es requerido asistir a un taller de Ambiente Seguro (no es una opción). El próximo taller “Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios” será aquí en la Iglesia St. Christopher, el Sábado 21 de Febrero, 2015 a la 1:00 p.m. El taller tiene una duración de 3 horas, favor de hacer planes para asistir. Para inscribirse, debe entrar en la página de internet de VirtusOnline.org y seguir las instrucciones de registración. Si tiene preguntas, puede llamar a Nereida S. Medrano al 713-645-6142, Ext. 622. Nuestra Caridad para St. Vicente de Paul, favor de traer:

20 de febrero

Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Leche en polvo o en lata y cereal.

27 de febrero

Inmaculado Corazón de María.

Alimentos para Bebés, Pañales y/o Artículos de Higiene Personal.

6 de marzo

Carnes Enlatadas (caldo de res, atún, etc.).

13 de marzo

Vocaciones Sacerdotales y Religiosas . Las Familias

20 de marzo

Respeto a la Vida

Mantequilla de cacahuate, mermelada, galletas saladas y galletas dulces Frijol, Arroz, Fideo y Sopas

27 de marzo

Todas las Almas

Latas de Vegetales (espinacas, elote, ...etc)

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Activities / Actividades February 15 - 21 // 15 - 21 de Febrero Sunday / Domingo 11:30am-12:30pm Nigerian Community Adult Ed I 1:15pm-4:00pm Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Adult Ed I, II, III and Meeting Room 2:30pm-4:00pm Mother of Mercy Prayer Group Church 3:00pm-4:30pm Vietnamese Choir Chapel 4:00pm-6:30pm Faith Formation Adult Ed I, II, and Meeting Room 6:30pm-9:00pm Vietnamese Youth Group Gym Monday / Lunes 6:00pm-8:00pm Grupo de Oración Salón de Adultos II 6:30pm-7:30pm Martial Arts Gym 6:30pm-8:00pm CCE K-8 1 & 2 stor y school building 7:00pm-8:30pm Study of the Biblical Word Adult Ed I 7:30pm-9:45pm Vietnamese Prayer Group Chapel Tuesday / Martes 6:30pm-7:30pm Martial Arts Gym 7:00pm-8:30pm Legion of Mary Adult Ed II 7:00pm-9:00pm RCIA Meeting Room Wednesday / Miércoles 6:00pm-8:00pm Grupo de Oración Capilla y Salón de Adultos III Thursday / Jueves 7:00pm-8:00pm Uñitas Adult Ed I/Salón de Juntas 7:00pm-8:30pm Coro de Niños Salón de Adultos II 7:00pm-8:30pm Coro Hispano Ensayo Cuarto 15 Friday / Viernes 9:30am-11:00am Bible Study English Adult Ed II 9:00am-12:00pm Adoration Chapel / / Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento Capilla 10:00am-12:00pm Divina Misericordia Salón de Adultos I 7:00pm-8:30pm Santo Rosario con la Sociedad Guadalupana Capilla 7:30pm-9:00pm Amigos de Jesús Salón de Adultos I Saturday / Sábado 9:00am-11:00am Vietnamese 1st Communion Adult Ed II 11:00am-12:00pm Meals on Wheels Adult Ed I 12:00pm-4:00pm Youth Ministry Sports Gym 1:00pm-4:00pm Virtus Salón de Juntas

Oremos por las intenciones especiales de: Pray for special intentions of our Seminarians: Truong Son Nguyen, Thuc Nguyen, Duy Le, Steven Tran , Houston Okonma

Mass Intentions / Intenciones de las Misas Sunday / Domingo 02/15/2015 8:00 am Louis Cutropia 10:00 am Shirley Nneka Osadebe and Jonathan Ray Tellez 12:00 pm San Juanita de Los Lagos and Maria Trinidad Palacios 4:30 pm 6:30 pm  Monday / Lunes 02/16/2015 8:30 am Victoria Olmedo and Lawrence G. Furstenberg Tuesday / Martes 02/17/2015 8:30 am Mary Skewers Derkowski and Arthur Reyna Wednesday / Miércoles 02/18/2015 8:30 am Marriage Restoration Thursday / Jueves 02/19/2015 8:30 am Jerry Ramirez and Souls in Purgatory Friday / Viernes 02/20/2015 8:30 am Marriage Restoration Saturday / Sábado 02/21/2015 8:30 am 5:00 pm Johnny Skewers, Jr. and Mike Howell 6:30 pm 

Pray for those individuals reported sick: Oremos por nuestros hermanos enfermos Arturo Cervantes, Frank Medina, Irene Medina, Eleazar Cantu, Deacon Merce Leal, Jose I. Salazar, Bobby Cisneros, Vivianna Tristan, Shirley Newsome, Gene Faircloth, Cesario & Rebecca Gonzales, Dan Gonzales, Carlos Salazar, Elida Silva, Blandina Mendez , Micaela Caballero, Moises Arevalo, Hope Zamora, Carol Rodriguez

Pray for these persons who have died: Oremos por nuestros hermanos recientemente fallecidos: Marcel Gouvernuer, Gloria Casillas, Hugo Vidals, Margarito Ortiz, Jonathan Ray Perez, Richard Pinion, Victoria Maldonado, H. L. Whitley 3

“UNITAS Class” Engaged Couples & Civilly Married, Couples seeking the Sacrament of Marriage!

It is time to register! Classes started: Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Meeting room Fee Enrollment: $150.00 - 10 classes Note: Couples co-habiting or only civilly married may not receive the Eucharist and / or seek absolution in confession until your marriage situation is validated. If you had a prior marriage that needs to be annulled, we can help you with this process. Please contact 713 645-6614 or visit the Rectory to sign up.

Readings for the Week Monday:

Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

Traveling Chalice Program I would like my family to be on the list to receive the Traveling Chalice.

Name: ___________________________________ Address: __________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ What Mass do you attend?  Saturday 5:00 PM  Sábado 6:30 PM  Sunday 8:00 AM

 Sunday 10:00 AM  Domingo 12:00 PM  Sunday 6:30 PM

You can also signup by sending an email to: [email protected]

Quince Años Ceremony The young person who wishes to celebrate his or her Quince Años should be a registered parishioner who has practiced his/her faith and has been attending religious education classes during the two years that precede the celebration. Information meetings are held in March and October every year. Call the C.C.E. Office for more information at 713-645-6142

For The Glory Of God The entire history of the Jewish people is directed toward one goal: that God might be glorified through the chosen people. Christians, too, are called to “do everything for the glory of God.” In today’s scriptures Paul reminds us that the best way for us to glorify God is to seek to benefit “the many,” as Christ did when he shed his blood for all of humankind. The reading from Leviticus explains one way the Jews sought to benefit the many, by keeping lepers and leprosy away from the chosen people. Jesus finds a better way. He cures the leper, who immediately re enters the community to spread the good news about Jesus to everyone who will listen. In this way both Jesus and the leper fulfill their calling to glorify the God who fills us “with the joy of salvation.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Treasures From Our Tradition Lent, the Church’s annual pre-baptismal retreat, prepares us to gather around the Easter font, renew our baptismal vows, and receive new life from the water as the elect are plunged into Christ’s death and resurrection. This core meaning is more or less available, depending on whether we journey with catechumens in the parish and on the vigor of our liturgical celebration of the Triduum. Some persist in seeing Lent as a lonely journey in the wilderness; yet this week we enter the Lenten fast in solidarity with one another. The smudged foreheads you will spy throughout Ash Wednesday on buses, street corners, and supermarket aisles remind you that you are hardly alone in your desire to enact a spring cleaning regime for your spiritual life. Long ago, this kind of repentance was available to Christians only once. Ashes and sackcloth were not raiment for a day, but permanent habits for public sinners. Fasting became a way of life, and if they sinned severely again, there was no hope of restored communion. Happily, this system did not endure. It produced reluctant Christians who even held back from baptism, like St. Augustine did, out of fear. Today we have recovered an ancient tradition that conversion and repentance are constant themes on life’s journey, and that Lent is an annual opportunity to revive our baptismal identity, both as individuals and communities. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Cáliz Viajero

La Sociedad Guadalupana les invita a rezar el Santo Rosario con ellos cada Domingo antes de la Misa de 12:00 pm. (desde las 11:20 am.) y los Viernes a las 7:00 pm en la Capilla de nuestra parroquia.

Quiero que mi familia esté en la lista para recibir el Cáliz Viajero. Nombre: __________________________________

Además nuestras peticiones personales. VENGAN, los esperamos!

Dirección: ________________________________ Teléfono: _________________________________

“Clases de Unitas” A las parejas que están comprometidas en matrimonio o que están casadas por el civil, se les invita a asistir a las Pláticas Pre-Matrimoniales Las clases comenzaron el 12 de febrero 7:00pm a 9:00 pm en el salón de juntas Inscripción: $150.00 - 10 clases Nota: Las parejas co-habitando o parejas casadas civilmente no pueden recibir la Eucaristía y/o obtener la absolución en confesión. Si estuvieron casados anteriormente y necesitan anulación, podemos ayudarle con este proceso. Por favor de llame a la Rectoría 713-645-6614 para inscribirse.

Ceremonia de Quince Años La joven interesada en celebrar su Quince Años tiene ser miembro, registrada de esta parroquia. Practicar su fe y haber atendido a clases de educación cristiana durante los dos anos que preceden la fecha de la celebración. Las juntas de información son en Marzo y Octubre. Par mas información llame a la oficina de C.C.E. al 713-645-6614.

Lecturas De La Semana Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Domingo: Gn 9:8-15; Sal 25 (24):4-9; 1 Pe 3:18-22; Mc 1:12-15

Correo: ___________________________________ Electrónico: ¿Durante que misa prefiere recibir el cáliz?  Sábado 5:00 PM  Sábado 6:30 PM  Domingo 8:00 AM

 Domingo 10:00 AM  Domingo 12:00 PM  Domingo 6:30 PM

También se puede registrar por correo electrónico mandando un email a: [email protected]

Para La Gloria De Dios La historia completa del pueblo judío va dirigida hacia una meta: que Dios sea glorificado por medio del pueblo escogido. Los cristianos también están llamados a “hacer todo para la gloria de Dios”. En las Escrituras de hoy Pablo nos recuerda que la mejor manera que tenemos para glorificar a Dios es buscar el beneficio de “todos” tal como Cristo hizo cuando derramó su sangre por toda la humanidad. La lectura de Levítico explica una manera en que los judíos buscaban el beneficio de muchos, manteniendo a los leprosos y la lepra alejados del pueblo escogido. Jesús encuentra una manera mejor: cura al leproso, que inmediatamente retorna a la comunidad para difundir la Buena Nueva de Jesús a todo el que le escuche. De este modo tanto Jesús como el leproso cumplen con su llamado de glorificar al Dios que nos llena “con la alegría de la salvación”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Lunes:

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St. Christopher Catholic School School Bulletin Announcements February 15, 2015 Please continue to save “Box Tops for Education” for our school. We are collecting Peanut Butter and Jelly for the Food Pantry this week. Please call 713-454-6619 or come by the school office if you need information regarding the school. Be sure to check out our new web site: sccs1939.org. Sunday, February 15 Monday, February 16 Tuesday, February 17 Wednesday, February 18 Friday, February 20 Saturday, February 21

4th – 8th Grade School Choir to Sing at 10:00 AM Mass NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-service Choir Pr actice – 3:15 – 4:30 PM – Rm #15 – 1st thru 3rd Chess Club – 3:30 to 4:15 PM ASH WEDNESDAY ~ School Mass - 8:30 AM ~ Vocations Cross – 6th Grade Mass – 8:30 AM – 2nd & 3rd Grades ~ Stations of the Cross – 2:15 PM in the Church 10th Annual Steps for Students

The 10th annual Steps for Students Run/Walk Fund Raiser will be held this Saturday, February 21, 2014. You can still donate online, please go to: www.firstgiving.com/team/275141. This is a direct link to our school’s fundraising page. It is quick and easy to donate and all donations are tax deductible. But most importantly you will be helping our parish school. If you would prefer to donate by cash or check, please look for envelopes in the church pews to enclose your donation and indicate an individual or class you would like to sponsor. Check out Fr. Thu’s page and Fr. Jesse’s page!

We thank you for your support!