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ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Served by the Missionary Society of St. Paul 527 South Houston Avenue | Humble, Texas 77338 | Tel (281) 446-8211 Fax (281) 446-8213 www.st-mm.com December 23, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Clergy: Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P., Pastor Rev. Andrew Toyinbo, M.S.P., Parochial Vicar

Deacon Rene Ramon Deacon Rick Simon Deacon Olatunde Branche Deacon Nick Caruso (Retired) Deacon James Meshell (Retired)

We are one family in Christ with a welcoming heart Mary set out and traveled to the hill called to serve. country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah Somos una familia en and greeted Elizabeth. Cristo con un corazón -Luke 1:39-40 acogedor llamado a servir. JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY

Welcome to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church! Are you a registered parishioner? Becoming an active parishioner begins when you register with the parish. Please stop by the Welcome Ministry table in the narthex to pick up a welcome packet. Alternatively, come by the church office if you would like to register during the week.

OFFICE HOURS SACRAMENTAL CARE Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

By appoinment only BAPTISM Monday - Thursday Parents requesting baptism for their child must call the par- 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ish office two months prior to the desired month of baptism. There are no baptisms during Lent or Advent. WEEKEND MASSES BAUTISMO: Saturday: Vigil: 5:30 p.m. (English) Padres que quieran bautizar a sus hijos deben de llamar a Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 a.m.; la oficina por lo menos 2 meses antes de la fecha del bau- 5:00 p.m. (Youth) tismo. No hay bautizos durante la Cuaresma o el tiempo de Sábado: 7:00 p.m. (Misa de Víspera Adviento. en Español) Domingo: 1:00 p.m. MARRIAGE Couples interested in marriage at St. Mary Magdalene must contact the office at least six months prior to their desired WEEKDAY MASSES wedding date. Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. (English) MATRIMONIO Martes: 7:00 p.m. Parejas interesadas en casarse en Santa María Magdalena (Misa en Español) deben contactar a la oficina por lo menos seis meses antes 1st Friday Devotion Mass: 8:30 a.m. de su fecha preferida de matrimonio. Por favor llamen a la 1st Saturday Devotion Mass: 8:30 a.m. oficina para información. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please call the parish office if you or a loved one wish to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. EUCHARISTIC, EXPOSITION UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: & ADORATION Por favor llame la oficina si usted o algún ser querido desea Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. ser ungido.

The Story of the Nativity of the Lord Nativity of The Lord On this day, the Church focuses especially on the newborn Child, God become human, who embodies for us all Holy Day of Obligation! the hope and peace we seek. We need no other special saint today to lead us to Christ in the manger, although his mother Mary and Joseph, caring for his foster-son, help round out the scene. But if we were to select a patron for monday, December 24 today, perhaps it might be appropriate for us to imagine an anonymous shepherd, summoned to the birthplace Vigil Children's Mass at 4:00 PM by a wondrous and even disturbing vision in the night, a summons from an angelic choir, promising peace and & 7:00 PM - English goodwill. A shepherd willing to seek out something that might just be too unbelievable to chase after, and yet compelling enough to leave behind the flocks in the field and search for a mystery. TUesday, December 25 Midnight Mass at 12:00 AM - English On the day of the Lord’s birth, let’s let an unnamed, “non-celebrity” at the edge of the crowd model for us the way to discover Christ in our own hearts—somewhere between skepticism and wonder, between mystery and faith. And Mass at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - English like Mary and the shepherds, let’s treasure that discovery in our hearts. For more information go to https:// Misa de 1:00 PM - Español www.franciscanmedia.org/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord/ Page 2 | December 23, 2018 CHURCH STAFF Church Staff Continued MUSIC AND LITURGY CLERGY Perci Cacanindin, Director of Music & Liturgy Rev. Felix Ilesanmi Osasona, M.S.P., Pastor [email protected] [email protected] Becky Bibens, Pianist Rev. Andrew Toyinbo, M.S.P., Parochial Vicar Kathy Yoo, Pianist [email protected] Deacon Rene Ramon NURSERY [email protected] Pat De Los Santos, Director of Early Childhood Ed Deacon Rick Simon [email protected] [email protected] Deacon Olatunde Branche [email protected] Deacon Nick Caruso (Retired) [email protected] Deacon James Meshell (Retired) [email protected] 530 Ferguson Street Humble, Texas 77338 Phone: (281) 446-8535 | Fax: (281) 446-8527 ADMINISTRATION www.smmcs.org Irma Bueno, Bookkeeper [email protected] Joshua Raab, Principal [email protected] Susie Zamarrón, Parish Secretary Eddie Greene, Development [email protected] [email protected] Laura Rocha, Admissions [email protected] Rodrigo Fuentes, Communications Coordinator [email protected] Lupe Gonzales, Receptionist St. Mary Magdalene Church Social Services [email protected] Telephone: (281) 540-1907 Derek Swanson, Receptionist Your generous gift helps those in need of food, [email protected] financial (Evictions & Utilities), and medical assistance. FAITH FORMATION Open Days & Time of Service: Michael Smith, Pastoral Associate for Formation Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 a.m. to Noon [email protected] We will always serve individuals and families in need. Donations Ginger Herrington, Coordinator of of nonperishable foods can be dropped off at the food pantry Elementary Formation Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 am to 12 pm or at the [email protected] Parish Office, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Richard J. Grebenc, Director of Adult Formation 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. [email protected] Please do not leave your donations at the church! Vickie Cortez, Director of Hispanic Ministry [email protected] Josefina Martinez, Formation Secretary During Sunday Mass [email protected] 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be 3 months to 4 years old. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Tuesday & Thursday Chris Rubio, Director of Family Life & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Social Concerns [email protected] Children must be 3 months to 9 years old If you have any questions please contact MAINTENANCE Pat De Los Santos, Nursery Director, at Jose Garcia, Maintenance Technician [email protected] or 281-446-8211. Ester Castro, Housekeeper Nursery Care is Free

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ART & ENVIRONMENT RED HAT SOCIETY ASSISTANCE COUNSELING SERVICES Jean Johnson (281) 358-3416 Jo Smith (281) 381-9892 (Consejeria) June Domengeaux (281) 852-2555 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS REJOICE COUNSELING APOSTOLATE ALTAR GUILD COUNCIL 6878 (844) -295-3167 Shirley Jones (281) 852-0670 Tony Butera, Grand Knight PRISON MINISTRY ALTAR SERVERS (832) 279-7072 Mary Hernandez (713) 299-8493 Vickie VanGordon (832) 496-9876 COLUMBIAN SQUIRES HOSPITAL MINISTRY Jimena Farfán (Esp.) (832) 513-0812 Chief Counselor Deacon Ola Branche (713) 870- 4143 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Tom Andrews (713) 376-2044 HOMEBOUND MINISTRY OF HOLY COMMUNION CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Linda Enloe (281) 389-1820 Freda Monk (281) 852-7257 Rosa Herrera (281) 687-5823 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY German Pereira (Esp.) (281) 703-2418 MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO Teresa O’Brien (919) 623-5343 INSTITUTED ACOLYTE Evaristo y Linda Estrada email: [email protected] Ron Cecil (281) 590-7528 (832) 244-9908 BLOOD DRIVE MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Rosa Herrera (281) 687-5823 Bert Guempel (281) 852-1549 FORMATION BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Nelly Fernandez (Esp.) (832) 405-2735 Madeline Graham (281) 446-8044 LECTORS ADULT FORMATION, MINISTRIES NURSING HOME MINISTRY Denise Ruffino (281) 300-8534 ADULT CONFIRMATION, Humble Health Center, Oakmont & Maricarmen Wells (Esp.) (832) 632-9944 BECOMING CATHOLIC (RCIA) Park Manor, Deerbrook Nursing Home CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF WORD Richard J. Grebenc (281) 446-8211 Monica Fontenot (281) 913-5221 Jennifer Loveless (580) 475-8566 CCE/FORMATION, INFANT BAPTISM ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Raquel Serrano (Esp.) (832) 790-0058 Mike Smith (281) 446-2933 Darryl B. (317) 256-5529 MUSIC MINISTRY ELEMENTARY FORMATION (K-5) Wayne B. (281) 777-9217 Perci Cacanindin (281) 446-8211 Ginger Herrington (281) 446-2933 Florentino V. (832) 605-1881 Yvette Rodriguez (281) 548-1674 IMPACT Young Adult Ministry Susan G. (281) 813-0575 Cynthia Hernandez (713) 302-5119 PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY DEVOTIONS PREPARATION FOR THE Ron & Ann McCuen (281) 852-4743 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE ([email protected]) EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Chris Rubio (281) 446-8211 Lucia (Lucy) Martinez (915) 503-3533 Yolanda Vuelvas (281)777-6188 YOUTH MINISTRY (6-12) 1 CHURCH INITIATIVE LEGION OF MARY Vacant (281) 446-1241 Ron McCuen (281) 852-4743 Barbara Rivera (Eng.) (281) 913-9631 RETIROS PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Violeta Amador (Esp.) (832) 571-6391 RETIRO DE ACTS Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Alex Fuentes (832) 423-0739 Kathy Burch (281) 812-9374 Horacio Garcia (Esp.) (281) 808-1647 Roxana Fuentes (832) 723-8748 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY HEARTS AFIRE Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 Cynthia Meneses (832) 492-1742 LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA DIVINE MERCY MINISTERIO HISPANO Dottie Gauthier (337) 344-2461 Don Beyette (832) 606-4710 Enriquecimiento de fe para adultos, sac- Terry Mares (832) 790-0837 ramentos de confirmación y comunión, OTHERS el proceso de rica, patrocinadores de STEWARDSHIP matrimonio, bautismo de niños de 0-6 MOTHER'S DAY OUT Tom Kleypas (281) 852-7937 años, quinceañeras. Pat De Los Santos (281) 446-8211 Vickie Cortez (281) 446-8211 FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS Pauline Brown Chair (832) 338-9657 OUTREACH MINISTRIES PASTORAL COUNCIL KEENAGERS (60+) Patty Sobelman (832) 265-7399 Barbara Walker (281) 852-4103 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY FINANCE COUNCIL YOUNG AT HEART (50+) Chris Rubio (281) 540-1907 Bert Guempel (281) 852-1549 SENIOR TRAVEL GROUP Food Pantry, utilities and evictions Jan Crawford (281) 852-3508 Page 4 | December 23, 2018 PASTOR'S WEEKLY MESSAGE

4th Sunday of Advent, Year C, December 23, 2018 Promise Fulfilled I shared with you last week the beauty of the evening liturgy from December 16-23 of Advent when the antiphons for the Magnificat of the evening prayer are also known as the “O Antiphons”. These antiphons express the title of the Messiah and the prophesy of Isaiah. The last one is “O Emmanuel, Our King and Giver of Law: Come to save us, Lord our God!” Jesus is our God who has come among us to save us. The celebration of Christmas is a celebration of the fulfillment of God’s promise to his people. In today’s first reading the prophet Micah proclaimed the promise of God concerning the little town of Bethlehem. The town, though small, shall produce a great ruler in Israel and indeed the ends of the earth. The promised One shall “stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the Lord… his greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth; he shall be peace.” Those promises were fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Messiah. God is always faithful to his promises. When promises become reality and hopes are fulfilled, the heart thrills with joy. That was the experience of Elizabeth and Mary in today’s gospel. When both of them met, senior citizen Elizabeth and the young Mary, the hopes of the Old Testament became fulfilled in the New. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Eliz- abeth recognized that Mary was carrying God within her as she cried aloud: Why should I be honored with a visit from the mother of my Lord? (Luke 1:42). The presence of Jesus (still in the womb of Mary) brought joy even to the baby in the womb of Elizabeth. The promise made by God through the prophets became fulfilled when the Word took flesh in the womb of the Bless- ed Virgin Mary. Jesus fulfilled what the prophets foretold and gave new meaning to our world and to life itself. The name Jesus Christ is at the very center of time today. We talk of time before Christ (B.C.) and time of Christ, year of the Lord (A.D). It is a name on every lip, even those who do not believe in him. The season of Advent will end on Monday, December 24th as we celebrate the Vigil of Christmas. Then we enter into the joy of the fulfilled promise, the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Many families will keep the nativity scene in their homes. Some might even bring the Baby Jesus to church for a blessing. During Christmas, think of the beauty of waiting for the Lord to fulfill his promise. Also, meditate on Baby Jesus and his little town of Bethlehem reflecting on how small beginnings and little things can transform the world! On behalf of the parish clergy and staff, I want to wish all our parishioners a Christmas full of joy and blessings. As you host and/or visit family and friends, I pray for God’s protection upon you throughout this holiday season and all through the coming year. As we celebrate this great day of the birth of our savior, let us remember that Christ is the gift and promise of God to the world. We, as Christians and followers of Christ, must also be his gift to our world. This is CHRISTMAS: Christ the newborn King Has come to our world Raising us from our weakness Into strong people of faith. Strengthened by his love, and Taking his lead, May we experience the freedom he brings, Always sharing the joy of that freedom So that our world becomes a better place.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!

Fr. Felix I. Osasona, MSP Pastor [email protected]

Page 5 | December 23, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS Stewardship December 5:30 p.m. Antonia Silva † Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Alfredo Sibug † Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, Collections 7:00 p.m. Marcela Ferret (SPI) 15-16, 18-19; OffertoryUnavailable due to early deadlines $ 22 Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Raul Melchor † Online Giving Saturday $ Total $ 7:30 a.m. Javier Canales † Annamma Devassy † Second Collection 9:00 a.m. Alex Cuellar † Micah 5:1-4a *12/16/2018 Offertory $ December Jhon Duque & Gineth Morales (SPI) Psalm 80 11:00 a.m. Colleen Randazzo † Hebrews 10:5-10 *12/16/18 - No Second Collection 23 Jean Tomitz † Luke 1:39-45

Sunday 1:00 p.m. Aron Miranda † Azhalia Benavides † Diocesan Services Fund 5:00 p.m. Socorro Valentin † (DSF) Edwin & Liberación Duque (SPI) 8:30 a.m. Roberto & Thelma O. Tablas † 12/13/2018 Francisca & Carmen Fernández † 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, December 4:00 p.m. Rodrigo & Salomón Larreynaga † 14a, 16; Fuentes Fernández Fam. (SPI) Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; 24 7:00 p.m. Lk 1:67-79 2018 Goal $165,000.00

Monday Mario A. & Mario R. Fernández † Susana D. & Genoveva Rosales † Amount Pledged $164,552.83 12:00 a.m. Salome Treviño & Fam. † Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, Estela Treviño & Fam. (SPI) 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, Amount Paid $153,873.83 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25 ] Crystal Jean Flynn † December 9:00 a.m. Day: Is 52:7-10; Total Alex & Dolores Whitelaw † Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Participants 401 25 11:00 a.m. Joshep & Regina Rose † Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Pat Pepe † Night: Is 9:1-6; Tuesday Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; 1:00 p.m. Mary Helen Padilla † Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Azhalea Benavides † Second Collection December 8:30 a.m. Bartola y Domingo Larreynaga † Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Julia y Alfredo Morales † Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, Social Concerns 26 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 This weekend 2nd collection is for St.

Wednesday Mary Magdalene Social Services. Your December 8:30 a.m. Bernard & Dimia Clarck (SPI) 1 Jn 1:1-4; generous donations help those in need Harry B. Brede Sr. † Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; of food, clothing and other assistance 27 Jn 20:1a, 2-8 in the Humble area. Please indicate So- cial Services on your check if you do not Thursday 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; have an envelope. December 8:30 a.m. Richard Mesa Jr. y Fam (SPI) Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Thank you for your generosity! Cynthia Ramos † Mt 2:13-18

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December 5:30 p.m. Orlando Italo Milan † 1 Jn 2:3-11; Mama Rosa & Cruz Rosa † Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; 29 7:00 p.m. María Elena Guzman † Lk 2:22-35

Saturday Milagro Portillo Berganza †

Please stop by the parish office and reserve the date and time for your intention.

Flower Donation Donations for flowers in remembrance of a deceased, an anniversary, or any special day will be accepted only for the feast and solemnities of the church. Your donation of $75 is appreciated as it helps defray the cost of the flowers. A two-week notice is advisable for the honored to be placed in the Sunday bulletin.

Page 6 | December 23, 2018 THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Date Event Time Place Christmas Holiday's Sunday, December 23 Choir Reh/Junior Ensemble 9:00 AM 101 Nursery Closed Monday, December 24 Mass 8:30 AM CH St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Monday, December 24 Vigil Mass (Eng) 4:00 PM CH Humble, Texas Monday, December 24 Vigil Mass (Eng) 7:00 PM CH Tuesday, December 25 Midnight Mass (Eng) 12:00 AM CH The St. Mary Magdalene Tuesday, December 25 Mass (Eng) 9:00 AM CH Nursery will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 Mass (Eng) 11:00 AM CH the following dates: Christmas day Tuesday Tuesday, December 25 Misa (Esp) 1:00 PM CH 25, 2018 & New Years Day Wednesday, December 26 Mass 8:30 AM CH January 1st, 2019. Wednesday, December 26 Legión de María 7:00 PM LIB Thursday, December 27 Mass 8:30 AM CH Thursday, December 27 Parish Choir Practice 7:00 PM CH Friday, December 28 Mass 8:30 AM CH Friday, December 28 Legión de María 10:00 AM SJH Friday, December 28 Coro Abba Padre 6:00 PM CH Friday, December 28 Youth Night 6:30 PM FLC Saturday, December 29 First Communion Mass (Eng) 10:00 AM CH Saturday, December 29 First Communion Mass (Spanish) 1:00 PM CH Saturday, December 29 Confessions 3:30 PM CH Saturday, December 29 Mass 5:30 PM CH Saturday, December 29 Mass (Sp) 7:00 PM CH Sunday, December 30 Columbian Squires Breakfast 6:00 AM FLC Sunday, December 30 Mass 7:30 AM CH Sunday, December 30 Mass (KC Corp. Communion) 9:00 AM CH Sunday, December 30 Mass 11:00 AM CH Sunday, December 30 Mass (Sp) 1:00 PM CH Sunday, December 30 Mass 5:00 PM CH Monday, December 31 Mass 8:30 AM CH Monday, December 31 Vigil Mass (Bilingual) 7:00 PM CH

St. Mary Magdalene Nursing Home Ministry

St. MM Nursing Home Ministry is LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. This ministry aims to give nursing home residents some joy and comfort through daily fun activities such as games, music, arts, reading or simply enjoy talking or listening to the nursing home residents. Please contact the director, Monica Fontenot, to learn more about *FLC: Family Life Center * MGH: Mc Givney this very rewarding ministry at (281) 913-5221. Thank you so much! Hall * SJH: St. Joseph's Hall * Lib: Library School *MH: Magdalene House *CR: Conference Room * SMH: St. Mary's Hall *RG: Rose Garden * PO: Parrish Office WORD OF LIFE “To couples who cannot have children of their own, you are no less loved by God; your love for each other is complete and fruitful when it is open to others.” Pope Saint John Paul II, February 13, 1982 Homily. © 1982 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. www.goo.gl/jLDs4e Page 7| December 23, 2018 CCE / FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Youth Ministry Fundraiser: If you ordered a Jesus Mosaic Youth Ministry Events: All middle school and high school portrait, please stop by the Parish Office to pick it up. You youth are invited to join in the “Open Gym Night” can still order portraits online at www.jesusmosaics.com on Friday, December 28th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in and have it counted towards our Youth Ministry fundrais- the Family Life Center (FLC). Like to play… bring a er. These efforts will go to support financial assistance for friend! Don’t like to play… come and make some new students to attend the Junior High Rally, AYC, and oth- friends! Please feel free to bring in some snacks or 2-li- er Youth Ministry events this spring and summer! If you ter drinks… those are always appreciated! Parents, would like to make a year-end tax-deductible donation to adults, or young adults who want to help - WE NEED held someone attend a Youth Ministry event, please talk to YOU! Contact Mike in the Youth Office at msmith@st- Mike Smith. mm.com or 281-446-1241. 2019 is gonna be an AWE- SOME NEW YEAR… come be a part of it!! CCE / Formation Classes: The fall semester is in the books, and we are currently on a three-week Christmas break! Junior High Rally: All our middle school youth (grades CCE classes will resume the week of January 13, 2019. 6-8) are invited to attend the largest archdiocesan-sponsored youth event on Saturday, February 23, 2019 Confirmation Class: Turn in your copies of Baptism and 2019 (10:30am - 9pm). JHR is held at Sts. Simon and First Communion certificates, as well as Sponsor Forms, Jude in The Woodlands and brings almost 800 youth TODAY!! Parents should also pay the $175 Confirmation and youth leaders from across the archdiocese! The fee by Friday, December 28th. We have a Candidate Ori- cost is $50 if you register by Jan. 20th (price goes up entation ( FLC ) and Parent / Sponsor Meeting ( Church ) to $60 per person if you register between Jan. 27 - Feb. on Friday, January 11th at 7:00pm. Weekly Confirmation 4)… financial assistance is available for those that need classes begin Wednesday, January 16th at 7:00pm in the it, and are looking for a few chaperones, too (special FLC. The 2019 Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on discounts for chaperones to attend!). Need registration Saturday, April 6th at 5:30pm. paperwork? Just talk to Mike - we can also email it to you. First Communion Masses: We have 130 students making their First Communions at two special Masses this Saturday, De- 2020 Confirmation Orientation: If you are the parent of cember 29th at 10:00am in English and 1:00pm in Spanish. a current 9th, 10th, or 11th grade high school student Seating is “first come, first served” for families. Note - Any that is not participating in the 2019 Confirmation class, student who needs to make-up a Reconciliation or Eucha- then you are invited to attend this important orienta- rist interviews should contact the Formation Office after tion meeting on Friday, January 25th from 7:00pm - January 2nd to schedule an interview time. 8:30pm in the Church. We will review the 2020 Confir- mation calendar and archdiocesan/parish sacramental guidelines, plus you will have a chance to ask questions and get answers about our program. While students are welcome to attend, we need at least one parent plan to attend… it’s a really big deal!

Text Message Reminders: We offer text message reminders, which can be sent straight to your cellphone/mobile device. Simply enter 81010 in the “To:” field, and send the following message to register for specific messages for our programs. You can also download the Remind app from your cell app store. 2019 Confirmation candidates/parents:@conf2019 2019 Confirmation TEAM (plans and runs the program):@conteam19 2020 Confirmation candidates/parents:@conf2020 2018 Archdiocesan Youth Conference: @smmayc 2018 - 2019 Sacrament Preparation (parents/students preparing for Confession/Communion):@prepfall or @prepspring High School Youth Ministry:@stmmHS Middle School Youth Ministry:@stmmJR

Mike Smith, M.A. Ginger Herrington VACANT Pastoral Associate for Formation Coordinator of Elementary Formation Coordinator of Youth Ministry (281) 446-2933 (281) 446-2933 (281) 446-1241 [email protected] [email protected]

Page 8 | December 23, 2018 CHILDREN’S NEWS NO CCE. We are on Christmas vacation from CCE until Sunday, January 13, Tuesday, January 15, and Wednesday, January 16. Visit the Elementary portion of the parish website for lots of important information and fun extras: http://www.st-mm.com/elementary. When we return, we will continue Big Idea Three: How does Jesus teach us to live a moral life? Our topics include the Ten Commandments, Jesus’ Great Commandment, Conscience Forma- tion, Making Good Choices, and the Beatitudes. Please help your children to understand that the Commandments were given to us to help us get to Heaven. When we obey God, we come to know, love, and serve Him in this world for eternal happiness in the next. Breaking Open the Word for Families for The Fourth Sunday of Advent By Ginger Herrington Reading 1: Micah 5:1-4a. His greatness shall reach to the ends of the Earth; He shall be peace. The prophet Micah foretells that the Lord will be a Shepherd to us. Have you seen the special crozier the bishop walks with? It looks like a very large cane or walking stick with a crook, or curl, at the end. This symbolizes that our bishop is our shepherd, who follows in the ways of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Work hard to prepare your heart to receive Jesus at Christmas. As we light our last can- dle on the Advent Wreath, let us accept the pardon and peace Jesus offers us in the Sacrament of Confession. Reading 2: From the Letter to the Hebrews 10:5-10. I come to do Your Will, oh, God. Holocausts and offerings God does not desire; He desires a humble, contrite heart which is ready to do God’s Will. When Jesus told us to “pick up your cross and follow Me,” He was telling us that sometimes, doing God’s Will is hard and it requires sacrifices. These types of “offerings” God accepts gladly. He does not need us to butcher and burn an animal; rather, He wants us to listen to Him. As we study the Commandments and Conscience Formation in CCE, remember that nothing pleases God more than when we turn to Him to do His Will or when we turn to Him with a contrite heart in the Sacrament of Confession. We have been consecrated to God through Jesus, our Savior. Behold, He comes! Gospel: Luke 1:39-45. Mary visits Elizabeth. As we pray the second Joyful Mystery of the rosary, we think deeply about Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth. Mary was the first disciple in that she brought Jesus, in her womb, to another. Elizabeth reacts with joy, and her unborn son, John (the Baptist) leaps for joy in his mother’s womb. As we prepare to receive Jesus at Christmas, let our hearts leap for joy. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy!

Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent – Tomorrow we celebrate Christmas Eve! See this bulletin for Mass times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Scan this QR code with your smartphone. to access the full and complete text or see it online at www.st-mm.com/bulletins-childrens-news-full-text ADULT FORMATION Sign up for AFF Flocknote! The Major Goals of Adult NO Bible Study Today! Be the first to know about Adult Faith Faith Formation Please join us for BIBLE STUDY on Sun- Formation programs, book giveaways, day, January 13th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 and other opportunities for learning by 1. Invite and En- AM in Room 215 of the school. signing up for the AFF Flocknote. Just able Ongoing We will continue studying go to the AFF Info page (st-mm.com/ Conversion to "The Gospel of Luke" adult-formation) to sign up. Jesus in Holiness Books can be ordered there. Also, short daily reflections start of Life. It promises to be a blessed time! this first day of Advent, so get your 2. Promote and Support Active "AFF Flocknote today!" Membership in the Christian Com- Details: Go to the munity. Adult Faith Forma- tion page on the 3. Call and Prepare Adults to Act as website. No need Disciples in Mission to the World. Rich Grebenc to RSVP. Just join us whenever you can Dir. of Adult Faith Formation Don’t miss the opportunity! [email protected] (and bring a friend!). (281)446-8211 Ext. 246

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Christmas Flowers| Thank You for Your Donations! Donated By: In Memory/Honor of: Donated By: M/M Pete Negrete Esperanza Morales, Anna Paola, Carolina, Sofie, Hilda Negrete M/M Richard Oviedo M/M Alex Barela Haymond Joe M/M David Diaz M/M Enrique Almaraz James & Juanita Jackson Mr. Jonathan Ziegelheim Ms. Hilda E. Zapata Ramiro Zapata M/M Rodolfo Sacramento Mr. Brian Trybus Lawrence Trybus M/M YI YOU (BEN) HU M/M Jimmy Fontenot Virginia Villalon, Hector Villalon, Richard Benoit M/M Prisiliano Hernandez M/M Michael Bennett Jerome Wick, Mary Jane Bennett, Cyrill & Martha Kajs, Emil & Marie M/M Michael Villa Wick, Reg, Johnny, Terry, George, Frank & Jude Wick M/M Fernando Martinez M/M Kurtiss Fontenot Lillie Navarre, Gloria Fontenot, Kurtiss Fontenot Mr. James Melancon M/M Ricardo Morales Josie Gustamante, Monica Morales M/M Thomas Drapela M/M Martin Zelezinski Mary Zelezinski, Frank Zelezinski M/M Rey Gonzales M/M Richard Kegel Harry Lewis, Jeff Eastwood, Richard Mckitrick M/M James E. Kamenicky M/M Martin Castille Martin Castille Sr., Joseph R. Castille, Lawrence Lemon, Florence Ms. Betty Croffie Durisseau, Martine Castille M/M Kenneth Nelson Ms. Sonia R. Morris Oscar Ramirez Mr. Michael Simko Mrs. Pat Kirchner Scott Trent, Larry Kirchner Mr. James Turk & Gretchen Jensen M/M Juan Correa Joana Maimi, Carmelo Correa M/M Edwin D’ Artois M/M James Baron Harry & Helen Grezawalt, Michael & Anna Baron M/M Adrian Gallardo M/M Philip Ardoin Kevin A. Ardoin, M/M Roman Ardoin, M/M John Q. Lee, H. J. Ardoin M/M Guadencio Ganado Jr. Ms. Elnora Brown Ada Guidy M/M Ronald Alamanza M/M Charles E Costanza Loretta & Rich Wieland, Joseph Costanza, Ken Thomson, Virginia Ms. Hedy Diaz Thomson, Dee Whitelaw M/M Martin Gurrusqueta M/M Jerrold Auzenne Perina Holland, Joseph Auzenne M/M Warren Marquard Mrs. Bertha Isabel Flores Hector & Isabel Cervantes M/M Alex Fuentes M/M Ronald Jones Audrey Fontenot Adams, Quentina Jackson, Annie Mae Jones Jorgen Morales & Teresa Lugo M/M William A Krause Dawna Brigger M/M Gustavo Arturo Valbuena Ms. Jay Partin Jay Marie Partin, Oscar & Bles Puspia, Marianita Gotinga, Tata, Babie, Thejs M/M Manuel Badillo Ms. Victoria Cortez Alfred Cortez Ms. Olga Sanchez M/M Donald E Green Melton & Regina Kainer, Donald & Opal Green Gustavo Arturo Valbuena M/M Juan Medina Anacieto Montes, Librado Medina, Diane Wheatly Ms. Sofia Castellano Mrs. Rosa L San Miguel Carlos San Miguel, Jose O Cano, Elia R Cano, Trinidad Zamora, M/M Jose Peña Baudelia Escobar M/M Nelson Pereira M/M James R Monti Deceased Family Members M/M Mike Faas Mrs. Sandra Quiroz Paulino Quiroz Jr M/M Jaime Ezquivel M/M Karl Schulenburg Aurelia Zapata, Guadalupe Zapata, Trudy Nicholson, Joe A Guerra, M/M Alan F Antioquia Gloria Davila M/M Terry L Liles Todd Liles M/M Mark Andrado M/M Emilio Pina Emilio Pina Esparza, Maria Viouete, Juan Jimenez, Alicia Rodriguez, M/M Calvin Gingoyon Cesar Jimenez Monique Fernando M/M Michael E Bourne Harry Bourne, Margaret Bourne, Benjamin Studeny, Edith Studeny Mr. John Wayne Ms. Helena Kerr Ebow Fly & Landry Fly, Kerr Fly Williams Sr. M/M Timothy Kelly Wilbur Sager, Kay Leach M/M Benny Mendoza Ms. Teresa Rae Davis GW Sheffield, Pat Sheffield, Frances Sheffield Mr. Eric Trevino M/M Thomas C Kleypas Thomas Kleypas Family, The Warner Family Ms. Mary Garcia M/M Jeff Swenson Jame & Juanita Jackson, Henry & Kaia Bakken, Lloyd & Cera Swenson, Anney Rengky Hught & Kathy Swenson M/M Lenny Bethelmy Mr. Sam Trejo Ann Derma, B.L. Trejo, Souls in Purgatory Mr. Richard Espinoza Mrs. Maria Wilrich Larry Wilrich, Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Pete M/M Arturo Guerrero M/M Anthony Butera Joe & Blanche Butera, Don J Butera, Butera Relatives, David Donan & Minerva Gordy Relatives, Isabell Relatives Ms. Diana Plunket John Yanov, Mary Yanov, Ed Plunkett Trejo Mrs. Denise Moran Lee Claudia Llorens Moran, Dorothy Llorens, Fredric Turner, Anthony Llorens M/M Erik Villegas Mr. Chyrell Pil Carmelita Rollins, Villaver Gorgonio, Ray Rollins, Marmolito & Priscilla Roa M/M Sherman Fontenot Fructosoa Feofista Pil M/M Jake Allen Guillory Mrs. Sandra Sigsworth Darryl Sigsworth, John Sigsworth M/M Filiberto Valencia

MAGDALENE HOUSE UPDATE: In November, Magdalene House provided food assistance for 914 individuals/241 families. In addition, 19 families received a pledge for financial assistance (Eviction/Utilities) totaling $3,308. 70.

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Christmas Flowers| Thank You for Your Donations! Donated By: In Memory/Honor of: Donated By: Ms. Crystal Dunn Clarence E. Dunn, Sue Elizabeth Dunn, Elmer D. Dunn, Haiden E. Dunn, Ms. Kathryn Lang Ellie G. Dunn Maria & Jose Luis Mosqueda Christopher & Anne Mary Ann Peterson Mrs. Dimia Carmen Clark Peterson M/M Santos Aplicano-Hernandez M/M Raymond Yuna Cheryl Yuna Seaman Ms. Gloria Luna Ms.Clara Thibodeaux M/M Alex Thibodeaux Ms. Sara O’Leary M/M Loveless Sharon Mayfield Ms. Brijida Castro Ms. Dorothy Tarnowski Joe Tarnowski, Blanche Wesneske, Frank Wesneske M/M Max Figueroa Ms. Trusetta M Walters Frank Guillory, Loualla Addison M/M Miguel Martinez M/M Patrick Johnson Lawrence & Adaze Johnson, Alvin & Victoria Smith, J.D. Johnson, M/M Richard Winans Madeline Berch, Elsie & Harold, Ronald, Ronnie, & Rudy Smith M/M Jorge Wsantana Guanella Family, Santana Family Mrs. Gloria Galvan Pete Galvan Sr. Ms. Gail M. Allee JC Murray, La Nelle Murray, Jonathan Christopher M/M David Z Zalazar Eduardo Munoz S., Frank Munoz, Socorro Zuniga, Emeterio Salazar, Teresa R. Munoz Mr. Callen Bertrand Pat Bertrand M/M John R. Deputy Robert Deputy, Suvah Deputy, Pedro Cruz, Emigdio Angeles, Jesus Angeles

Consecration to the Holy Family Knights of Columbus Invites families of St. Mary Magdalene Church to offer the prayer of "Consecration to the Holy Family!"

On the first Sunday after Christmas, we have an amazing opportunity to entrust our families to the patronage of the Holy Family for the celebration of this feast. This program guides families in consecrating themselves under the protection of Jesus Christ, his mother, Mary, and her husband, St. Joseph. Families today face many struggles, both through cultural pressure and through the personal struggles that accompany family life. Prayer cards will be given to parishioner's as they enter the Narthex by members of the KC before all Masses on Sunday, December 30th, 2018!

Magdalene's House The Blessing Tree 2018

Thank You All for Your Donations!

The Office of Social Services is extremely grateful to the many amazing volunteers, Magdalene House Team, parish staff, Tony Butera, Terry Liles and the Knights of Columbus, and our Blessing Tree Angels who assisted to make this year’s program a blessing for ninety-nine families. Even though we had 68 outstanding tags, we are very thankful for the St. Mary Magdalene Com- We will not have Adoration during munity for ensuring that each one of our needy families receives at least one gift. Thank you! Christmas Holiday! Special thanks to, Laura Villafani, Aracely Torrez, Carol and Dan Bayer (for the donation of the Blessing Tree), Pauline & Steve Brown, Christine and Rick Swanson, Jeff Swensen, Peggy Sunseri, Monday, December 24th - January 1st Rodrigo Fuentes, Lupe Gonzales, and Patricia De Los Santos. It was a wonderful team effort. Adoration will resume January 2nd. Thank you ALL!

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CHRISTMAS PRAYER FOR OUR SMMCS COMMUNITY From Principal Raab

LORD, thank you for sending your son Jesus to the earth, to live, teach, heal, die for our sins and rise again on the third day. We pray that our SMM family will use this Christmas season to truly celebrate your truth in such a way that you will be glorified and that others will see the true reason for the season. LORD, we pray that we will think less of ourselves and more ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR GRADES of others—that we will share the many blessings you have given PK3 - 8th GRADE us in the way of food, comfort and material possessions, with those who are in need. FOR INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A TOUR Contact Laura Rocha at [email protected] We pray you will use us to spread joy, to give hope, and to show love the way Jesus did when he lived on the Earth. When current families refer a new student, who attends SMMCS for their 1st nine weeks, the current family will receive a $250 tuition credit. We pray for our entire St. Mary Magdalene community, we pray for peace, hope and love, for every one of us. We thank Once the new student completes the school year,the referring family will you for the many wonderful members of our faith community. receive an additional $250 tuition credit. God is Good. All credits are for the 2018-2019 school year. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. 530 Ferguson St. Humble TX 77338-8018 281-446-8535 | (fax) 281-446-8527 Joshua Raab www.smmcs.org Principal St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

St. MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL: LION'S ROAR

The New Lions Roar will be published bi-monthly on Fridays. If you have pictures of your family or student(s), please submit them to Eddie Greene at [email protected] or visit https://smmcs.org/lions-roar

Please, remember always take and check the St. MM - Bulletin every weekend after Mass for updated information. Also, you can find it with just visiting our website at https://www.st-mm.com/bulletins and click on Bulletins.

Page 12 | December 23, 2018 MENSAJE DEL PÁRROCO

4to domingo de Adviento, Año C, 23 de diciembre de 2018 Promesa Cumplida Compartí con ustedes la semana pasada la belleza de la liturgia vespertina del 16-23 de diciembre de Adviento cuando las antífonas del Magnificat de la oración vespertina también son cono- cidos como "O antífonas". Estas antífonas expresan el título del Mesías y la profecía de Isaías. El último es "Oh Emmanuel, nuestro rey y dador de la ley: ¡Ven a salvarnos, Señor nuestro Dios!" Jesús es nuestro Dios que ha venido entre nosotros para salvarnos. La celebración de la Navidad es una celebración del cumplimiento de la promesa de Dios a su pueblo. En la primera lectura de hoy, el profeta Miqueas proclamó la promesa de Dios concerniente a la pequeña ciudad de Belén. La ciudad, aunque pequeña, producirá un gran gobernante en Israel y de hecho los confines de la tierra. El prometido "se pondrá firme y pastoreará su rebaño por la fuerza del Señor... su grandeza llegará hasta los confines de la tierra; él será la paz. Esas promesas se cumplieron en Jesucristo, el Mesías. Dios siempre es fiel a sus promesas. Cuando las promesas se hacen realidad y se cumplen las esperanzas, el corazón se emociona con la alegría. Esa fue la experiencia de Elizabeth y María en el Evangelio de hoy. Cuando ambos se con- ocieron, la mayor ciudadana Elizabeth y la joven María, las esperanzas del Antiguo Testamento se cumplieron en el nuevo. Llena del Espíritu Santo, Isabel reconoció que María llevaba a Dios dentro de ella mientras lloraba en voz alta: ¿por qué debo ser honrado con una visita de la madre de mi Señor? (Lucas 1:42). La presencia de Jesús (todavía en el vientre de María) trajo gozo incluso al bebé en el vientre de Isabel. La promesa hecha por Dios a través de los profetas se cumplió cuando la palabra tomó carne en el vientre de la Santísi- ma Virgen María. Jesús cumplió lo que los profetas predicaron y dio un nuevo significado a nuestro mundo y a la vida misma. El nombre de Jesucristo está en el centro mismo del tiempo de hoy. Hablamos de tiempo antes de Cristo (B.C.) y tiempo de Cristo, año del Señor (A.D). Es un nombre en cada labio, incluso aquellos que no creen en él. La temporada de Adviento terminará el lunes 24 de diciembre mientras celebramos la vigilia de Navidad. Entonces entramos en la alegría de la promesa cumplida, el nacimiento del Mesías, Jesucristo. Muchas familias mantendrán el Belén en sus hogares. Algunos podrían incluso traer al niño Jesús a la iglesia para bendecir. Durante la Navidad, piensen en la belleza de esperar a que el Señor cumpla su promesa. También, ¡meditar en el niño Jesús y su pequeña ciudad de Belén reflexionando sobre cómo pequeños comienzos y pequeñas cosas pueden transformar el mundo! En nombre del clero y del personal parroquial, quiero desear a todos nuestros feligreses una Navidad llena de gozo y bendiciones. Mientras hospedas y/o visitas a familiares y amigos, rezo por la protección de Dios sobre ti durante esta temporada navideña y todo el año venidero. Al celebrar este gran día del nacimiento de nuestro Salvador, recordemos que Cristo es el don y la promesa de Dios al mundo. Nosotros, como cristianos y seguidores de Cristo, también debe- mos ser su regalo a nuestro mundo. Esto es Navidad: Cristo el nuevo rey nacido. Que a llegado a nuestro mundo. Elevándonos de nuestra debilidad. Transformándonos en personas fuertes de fe. Fortalecidos por su amor, y Tomando su liderazgo, Que experimentemos la libertad que trae, Siempre compartiendo la alegría de esa libertad. Para que nuestro mundo se convierta en un lugar mejor.

¡Feliz Navidad y feliz año nuevo a todos ustedes!

P. Felix I. Osasona, MSP [email protected]

Page 13 | December 23, 2018 ANUNCIOS DE LA SEMANA OFRENDAS DE Tienes un corazón para Cristo? ¿Te agrada servir a su pueblo? NUESTROS TESOROS ¡Tenemos una oportunidad gratificante para ti! Ofrendas Los Ministros extraordinarios de la Sagrada comunión necesitan su ayuda para servir a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo con este Sacramento vital. Es Ofrenda No está disponible a la fecha $ un gratificante Ministerio y una manera maravillosa de servir en nuestra comuni- Por Internet $ dad. ¡Esperamos que usted considere unirse a nosotros! Total $ ¡El entrenamiento puede ser completado en pocas horas! Segunda Colecta • Ser un ministro extraordinario Comisionado de la comunión (EMHC) o recibir *12/16/18 Ofrenda $ formación para EMHC. • Recibir entrenamiento en el Ministerio de hogar por parte de un miembro del *12/16/18 - No hubo Segunda Colecta equipo. • Estar actualizado en el entrenamiento de VIRTUS. Fondos de Servicios Para mayor información, contactar a Linda Enloe al 281-389-1820 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] Diocesanos (DSF) 12/13/2018

Meta $165,000.00 Pagado $153,873.83 Comprometido $164,552.83 Participantes 401

Segunda Colecta

Servicios Sociales de Santa María Magdalena

La segunda colecta de este fin de semana es para los Servicios Sociales de Santa María Magdalena. Sus generosas donaciones ayudan a aquellos que necesitan comida, ropa y otra necesidad en el área Humble. Si usted no tiene un sobre por favor indique Servicios Sociales en su cheque. Gracias por su generosidad!

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Magdalene's House Árbol de Bendición 2018

¡Gracias a todos por sus donaciones!

St. MM - Adoración Santísimo Sacramento La oficina de Servicios Sociales agradece a todos los increíbles voluntarios, Magdalene House Team, personal parroquial, Tony Butera, Terry Liles y los Caballeros de Colón, y nuestros ángeles Se informa a nuestros feligreses que durante de árbol de bendición que ayudaron a hacer del programa de este año una bendición para 99 las festividades de la Natividad familias. A pesar de que teníamos 68 etiquetas excepcionales, estamos muy agradecidos con la NO HABRÁ ADORACIÓN! comunidad de Santa María Magdalena por asegurarnos de que cada una de nuestras familias necesitadas reciba al menos un regalo. ¡Gracias! Agradecimientos especiales a Laura Villafani, del 24 de Diciembre al 1ro de Enero Aracely Torrez, Carol y Dan Bayer (por la donación del árbol de la bendición), Pauline & Steve El Santísimo Sacramento estará expuesto Brown, Christine y Rick Swanson, Jeff Swensen, Peggy Sunseri, Rodrigo Fuentes, Lupe Gonzales y nuevamente hasta el 2 de Enero del 2019. Patricia de los Santos. Fue un esfuerzo maravilloso equipo. ¡ Gracias a todos!

ENCUENTRO | ENE. 17 Y FEB. 7 St. María Magdalena Ministerio del Hogar de Ancianos Oración - Adoración Evangelización St. MM Ministerio del Hogar de Ancianos ESTÁ BUSCANDO Nos reunimos el primer y NUEVOS MIEMBROS. Este Ministerio tiene como objetivo dar a los tercer Jueves de cada mes residentes del hogar de ancianos un poco de alegría y consuelo a través durante el año escolar de 10:15 am-12:00 pm en de actividades diarias de diversión como juegos, música, artes, lectura o St. Joseph’s Hall, Edificio de la Oficina Parroquial. simplemente disfrutar de hablar o escuchar a los residentes de la casa de Para mayor información contactar a reposo. Póngase en contacto con la Directora, Monica Fontenot, para ob- Marta Brandon al (832)233-1069 tener más información sobre este ministerio muy gratificante en (281) 913- o al email [email protected]. 5221. Muchas Gracias!

CCE/FORMACIÓN Y MINISTERIO DE LA JUVENTUD

Clases de CCE/formación: El semestre de otoño está en los libros, y estamos actualmente en un descanso de tres semanas por Navidad! Las clases de CCE se reanudarán la semana del 13 de enero de 2019. Recaudación de fondos para el Ministerio Juvenil: Si usted ordenó un retrato de Jesús mosaico, por favor, diríjase a la oficina parroquial para recogerlo. Todavía puede solicitar retratos en línea en www.jesusmosaics.com y obtenerlo contado hacia nuestra recaudación de fondos del Ministerio de la Juventud. Estos esfuerzos van a apoyar la asistencia financiera para que los estudiantes asistan al Rally Junior, AYC, y otros eventos del Ministerio de la Juventud esta primavera y verano! Si desea hacer una donación deducible de impuestos para el fin de año para que alguien asista a un evento del Ministerio de la Juventud, por favor hable con Mike Smith.

Clase de Confirmación 2019: ¡Favor regresar sus copias de los certificados del bautismo y de la primera comunión, así como los formularios del patrocinador, hoy!! Los padres también deben pagar la cuota de confirmación de $175 para el viernes, 28 de diciembre. Tenemos una orientación para candidatos (FLC) y una reunión de padres/patrocinadores (iglesia) el viernes 11 de enero a las 7:00PM. Las clases de confirmación semanal comienzan el miércoles 16 de enero a las 7:00PM en el FLC. La Misa de confirmación 2019 se celebrará el sábado 6 de abril a las 5:30pm.

Misas de Primera Comunion: Tenemos 130 estudiantes que hacen sus primeras comuniones en dos misas especiales este sába- do, 29 de diciembre a las 10:00 AM en inglés y 1:00 PM en español. El asiento es "por rden de llegada" para las familias. Nota: cualquier estudiante que necesite hacer una entrevista de reconciliación o Eucaristía debe ponerse en contacto con la oficina de formación después del 2 de enero para programar un tiempo de entrevistas.

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