Celebrating the Paschal Mystery Year Round

THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART

The“O Lord, you are our father; Vessel we are the clay and you the potter: we are all the work of your hands.” Isaiah 64:7 CONTINUING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE YOUTH

VOLUME III, ISSUE 1 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Celebrating the Paschal Mystery Year Round

 First Holy When you think of a year the in the home. As a Church, our HOW YOU CAN LIVE THE Communion Calendar solar calendar or maybe the aca- liturgies and seasons play an LITURGICAL YEAR AT HOME demic year comes to mind. But evangelizing role in the experi-  Set up a prayer space in  Sacred & Safe as Catholics we have our own ence and expression of our faith. your home and decorate Program calendar called the liturgical cal- This year our CCE classes will with colors and images of endar. Year after year our CCE  Person of Faith: give special attention to the litur- the season or holy day. students become more familiar Fr. Jude Ezuma gical calendar. With intentional  Work to preserve the with the liturgical calendar, its prayer time built into the class colors, seasons and celebra- period, use of prayer spaces sacred meaning of liturgical holidays that have been tions. decorated with liturgical colors secularized (i.e. Christmas OUR LEAD Many religious traditions follow and Easter). CATECHISTS a liturgical calendar that marks the celebrations of their litur-  Read, act and discuss the English Sessions: gies. For example, our elder “Family Activities” pub- Claudia Aguelles Pegianne Blackshear Jewish brothers and sisters lished on the CCE page in Sr. Catherine-Teresa Bui follow a lunar calendar that the parish bulletin each Zenaida Chairez begins with Rosh Hashanah, the week. Cassie Cole New Year liturgy that com- Anna Evetts  Print weekly Mass work- Elizabeth Evetts memorates God’s act of crea- sheets and liturgy puzzles Joanie & Rick Felts tion. For the Church, it is the Shelley Martinez from the parish website > first day of Advent that signals Lesa McLeod Children & Youth > Family Mike Nelson the first day of our liturgical Life > Weekly Liturgy Pack- Sr. Rosemary Nguyen year. Helen Price ets. Donna & Mike Reynolds The liturgical seasons remem- Spanish Session: ber the past, celebrate the pre- and sacramentals, and special  Research online for liturgi- Janie Aguayo focus on the prayers from the cal activities you can do at Rosa Alvarado sent, and look toward the future. New Roman Missal, your child home (see page 2 for sug- Mari Pili Aponte They commemorate historical Martha Ibarra events—such as Jesus’ birth, will experience God’s saving gestions). Blanca Ramirez power each Sunday in class. Laura Torres death, and Resurrection—in H.S. & Confirmation Prep: which God’s saving power is Intentional focus on liturgy and Teresa Albright made manifest in time and space. prayer in the classroom will rein- Eileene & Roger Chappell Nancy Jimenez The sacramental Church’s litur- force what they experience each Adam & Lacy Johnson gies make present God’s saving week at Mass and each day at Raphael Tran power in the here and now, al- home.  ______The Very Reverend ways looking toward the time Are you a natural-born leader? Lawrence W. Jozwiak, JCL when Christ will come again. TO OUR GENEROUS The parish is looking for a leader to form Pastor/Rector PARISHIONER, MRS. HANG and organize a Family Liturgy Committee Teresa Albright An intentional focus on the litur- that would brainstorm and execute oppor- NGUYEN, FOR SEWING Dir. of Religious Ed. gical calendar and liturgical tunities such as a Family Mass or Family LITURGICAL CLOTHS FOR Maria Escober prayer is fundamental to any Stations of the Cross. Call Teresa Albright OUR CLASSROOMS Assistant Coordinator for C.C.E. . in the parish office if interested. Spanish CCE religious education, in church and

Bringing the Liturgical Seasons Home  Catholic Mom.com catholicmom.com/ First Holy Communion Calendar The Catholic Toolbox catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/ Loyola Press www.loyolapress.com/catholic-family.htm October 2011 Catholic Icing catholicicing.blogspot.com/ 23 Parent Information Meeting during 9:30 am, Faith Filled Days sites.google.com/site/faithfilleddays/ 10:30 am and 5:45 pm (Span.) CCE sessions. Our Sunday Visitor www.osv.com/OSV4MeNav/ * This meeting is for parents of children preparing to receive Holy Communion in May 2012. TeachingCatholicKids/tabid/220/Default.aspx ** 4pm parents, please attend the 9:30am or 5:45pm meeting.

November 2011 Print off age appropriate weekly liturgy packets from the CCE 6 Sacramental Preparation Registration due webpage on the parish website. www.sacredhearthouston.org > 19 First Reconciliation Class for 4—12 graders Children & Youth > Family Life > Weekly Liturgy Packets in their second year of CCE (10—11:45 am) Chapters 1 & 2

DONATE TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM PRAYER TABLE December 2011 Each classroom has been equipped with a prayer table, 17 First Reconciliation Class for 4—12 graders seasonal liturgical cloths, a crucifix, Bible and Advent Wreath. If you in their second year of CCE (10—11:45 am) would like to donate sacramentals, statues or liturgical items to your Chapters 3 & 4 child’s classroom, please speak with your child’s catechist. January 2012 21 First Reconciliation Class for 4—12 graders in their second year of CCE (10—11:45 am) Chapters 5 & 6 New Roman Missal Workshops for Adults Don’t miss this second chance to attend. February 2012 12 Confessional Tours for all grade levels Workshop I Meet in Cathedral Narthex Sun. Nov. 13 9:00—10:30 am (English Students 10:20—10:50am) (Spanish Students 6:45—7:15pm) Workshop II 18 Reconciliation Retreat for all grade levels Sun. Nov. 20 9:00—10:30 am Cameron Hall, Time TBD 25 First Communion Class for 4—12 graders in their second year of CCE (10—11:45 am) Chapters 1 & 2

Prayer Corner March 2012 24 First Communion Class for 4—12 graders Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to in their second year of CCE (10—11:45 am) people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we Chapters 3 & 4 adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus April 2012 Christ, Only Begotton Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Fa- 15 F.C. Rehearsal 1 for all grade levels ther, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take Meet in Cathedral Narthex away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the (English Students 10:15am) right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy (Spanish Students 6:45pm) One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus 21 First Communion Class for 4—12 graders Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. AMEN in their second year of CCE (10—11:45 am) Chapters 5 & 6 Teachable Moment: “There are clearly substantial differences between the 22 F.C. Rehearsal 2 for all grade levels new liturgical text and the Gloria translation that we have been using. The Meet in Cathedral Narthex (English Students 10:15am) current text reads, “peace to his people on earth,” which the new text ex- (Spanish Students 6:45pm) pands to “on earth peace to people of good will.” It helps to know that some versions of the Bible render Luke 2:14 as “on earth peace, good will toward May 2012 men.” The new translation of the Gloria is a richer reference to the fact that 5 First Holy Communion Retreat the Messiah’s coming brings the world a higher order of divine peace that only for all grade levels. Cameron Hall, Time TBD the incarnate Son of God can bestow. Those who live in accordance with 13 First Holy Communion Mass; 3pm (tri-lingual)

God’s will and receive His grace shall experience the fullness of this peace.” NOTE TO PARENTS: IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT FROM ANY CCE OR READ MORE COMMENTARY ON THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL CHANGES AT SACRAMENT CLASSES, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT YOUR CHILD’S CATECHIST PRIOR TO THE NEXT CLASS REGARDING MAKE-UP http://old.usccb.org/romanmissal/samples-people.shtml WORK THAT CAN BE COMPLETED AT HOME.

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart  Cathedral Centre  1701 San Jacinto Street  Houston, TX 77002  Phone: (713) 659-1561  Fax: (713) 651-1365  Email: [email protected] VOLUME III, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 Interfaith Youth Camp, One Camper’s Reflections by: Deniz Hernandez, 17 years old Save the Date Sponsored by the Co-Cathedral distinguished ideas in their cul- steps with big differences. I realize of the Sacred Heart, I was invited ture. I learned that the world that now is the perfect time to Confirmation Mass to be a part of an important God has given us is full of won- stand up for what you believe in December 17, 2011, 5 PM event that transformed my life derful surprises and lessons each even if it means you will stand All are invited to cele- completely….the Interfaith Youth and every day, and that we alone. brate with our high Camp organized by Interfaith should appreciate these. I dare each and every teen to school Confirmation Ministries for Greater Houston. For me, the Interfaith Youth join this Interfaith Youth Camp candidates as they are I began to look at things from a Camp has opened that door of next summer because I guaran- fully initiated into the Catholic very different perceptive than knowledge and understanding tee it will change the way you Church. Please continue to pray usual. I discovered that many towards other religions and peo- think of life and the way you see for our Confirmation candidates teens like me share many things ple. The Interfaith Youth Camp the people around you.  during their last few months of preparation. in common, including some of has taught me how to be a true View PSA’s produced by camp- our beliefs. I learned that if we leader and to become the differ- ers at www.imgh.org/ifaithpsa have the desire, we can truly ence in my community. I now Campers from the Co-Cathedral: Caritas Day: Family Day of socialize with so many different know that many teens like me Video 1: Brooks Bradley people who have unique and also have the desire to take baby Video 2: Deniz Hernandez Service. February 4, 2012 Video 3: Suzanne & Jase Hickey This year’s Family Program will be a day of service. The authen- tic Christian life in- High School cludes both contemplation and action. Teach your children to bring the love of Christ to the C.C.E. and world by doing acts of charity as a family on Caritas Day 2012.

Confirmation Parenting Workshop February 12, 2012, 7 PM The Adult Education Students SHINE Committee at the Co-Cathedral is pleased to welcome Dr. Bill Crawford, a licensed psy- at Camp Kappe chologist, to the Co-Cathedral. The parenting workshop will be from 7pm—9pm and will include Sacred & Safe dinner. The Archdiocese of Galveston- Catholic Bishops. This effort is annual program will involve an M Houston is committed to ensur- being realized by programs such ongoing endeavor to provide om and d Dad, id you r emem- ing the safety of our children and as Sacred and Safe, a program one grade-specific lesson each ber to p ay my CCE t young people in keeping with the which provides faith-based safe year to help children and youth uition? Charter for the Protection of Chil- environment lessons for children develop the skills to protect dren and Young People issued by and youth in kindergarten themselves from sexual abuse. the United States Conference of through the 12th grades. This

All K—8 (English) November 13, 10:30—11:30 am (9:30 am class moved to 10:30 am) All 9—12 (English) November 13, 3:30—5:00 pm (10:30 H.S. class moved to 4:00 pm) All K—8 (Spanish) November 13, 5:45—7:00 pm

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart  Cathedral Centre  1701 San Jacinto Street  Houston, TX 77002  Phone: (713) 659-1561  Fax: (713) 651-1365  Email: [email protected] The Co-Cathedral The cathedral is the mother church of the diocesan of the Sacred Heart family. It is hoped that all will feel welcomed here at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The CCE of- Cathedral Centre fice at the Co-Cathedral is dedicated to providing 1701 San Jacinto Street theologically sound and spiritually enriching cateche- Houston, Texas 77002-8215 sis for youth and families through baptismal prepara- Phone: (713) 659-1561 tion for parents, CCE classes and sacramental prepa- Fax: (713) 651-1365 ration for children and youth, and family program- E-mail: [email protected] ming opportunities. The universal Church believes Website: www.sacredhearthouston.org that the family is the domestic church and that parents are the primary teachers of the faith. Therefore, Praise be the Sacred Heart of Jesus! the CCE office is committed to providing useful cate- Forever, amen! chetical resources and opportunities to families.

Person of Faith: Fr. Jude Ezuma Spotlight on a Saint: Fr. Jude Ekenedilichukwu ties from the National Missionary St. Jude the Apostle (pronounced, aye-kay-nay-d-lee-chu-ku, Seminary of St. Paul, Gwagwalada- Saint Jude (b. 1st Century C.E.) was one of the twelve and it means “thanks be to God!) Abuja, Nigeria. In January of 2005, he apostles, brother of James the apostle and a relative of Ezuma was born on Saturday, 10th moved to the United States and with February 1979 in Lagos, Nigeria, to the encouragement of Fr. Cyriacus, a Jesus Christ. In our Catholic tradition he is the patron Michael and Philomena priest friend from the saint of desperate cases and lost causes because his letter Ezuma. He has five broth- Archdiocese of Galveston- to churches in the East stresses perseverance through ers and one sister, loves to Houston, he decided to harsh times. He is only mentioned in the Scriptures a few play soccer, read and explore the life of a dioce- times and little else is known about the details of his life. swim. He loves music, san priest. Legend holds, however, that he suffered martyrdom. movies, travel and experi- Fr. Jude was ordained a Novenas to St. Jude spread to America in the 1920’s by encing new cultures. He transitional deacon on the Dominicans as a way to encourage people during the also loves smiling faces. Saturday, May 15, 2010 difficult times of the Great Fr. Jude had a good Catho- and by the grace of God, Depression and the World lic education/formation all later ordained a priest of Wars. He remains a very through life. A year after Jesus Christ for this arch- important saint and is often graduating from high diocese on June 4, 2011. Fr. Jude Ezuma pictured donning a medallion school he was admitted Asking for your prayers, with Jesus’ image and a flame into the Formation Program of the Fr. Jude says, “my journey thus far has Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred led me to you, my beloved brothers above his head symbolizing his Heart (a.k.a. the Josephites). It was and sisters in Christ. ‘With you, I am a presence at Pentecost. during this time that the foundation Christian; for you, I am a priest.’ I This Oct. 28, begin a special for priestly formation was laid in his come to you with a grateful heart, novena to St. Jude for those heart. with love and a deep desire to be a causes that appear hopeless in In October of 2000, Fr. Ezuma com- joyful witness of a life of service dedi- the world. cated to God and to God’s people.” pleted his undergraduate degree pro- St. Jude, pray for us! Feast Day—Oct. 28 gram in Philosophy and the Humani- Welcome, Fr. Jude Ezuma!

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart  Cathedral Centre  1701 San Jacinto Street  Houston, TX 77002  Phone: (713) 659-1561  Fax: (713) 651-1365  Email: [email protected]