WELCOME TO CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON — HOUSTON

ADMINISTERED BY

THE CONGREGATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Parish Clergy Fr. Tom Smithson, SSS Pastor/Párroco

Fr. RaviEarnest Sebastin, SSS Parochial Vicar/Vicar Parroquial

Fr. Peter Tuong, SSS Parochial Vicar/ Vicar Parroquial

Deacon William Castro Permanent Deacon/Diácono Permanente

Parish Staff Beverly Svoboda (7)667-0497 x116

Pastoral Associate

Christi Ayo (7)667-0497 x117

Pastoral Associate

Bertha Brophy (7)667-0497 x113

Business Manager

Joseph Patrick (7)667-0497 x121

Director, Music & Liturgy

Stella Rivera (7)667-0497 x110

Secretary

Hilda Morales (7)667-0497 x115

Hispanic Ministry &

Religious Education Assistant Coordinator

Connie Rodriguez (7)667-0497 x118

Religious Education Coordinator

Leroy Ozores (7)667-0497 x119

Support Staff

Jose Martinez (7)667-0497

Maintenance

Martha Martinez (7)667-0497

Directora, Coro

Parish School Mazie McCoy (7)664-3351 x210

Principal

Susan Miller (7)664-3351 x222

Admissions Director

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY:

8:00 AM | 7:00 PM (BILINGUAL)

TUESDAY—FRIDAY 8:00 AM

SATURDAY: 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM (SUNDAY VIGIL)

SUNDAY:

9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM (SPANISH)

HORARIO DE LA MISA LUNES

8:00AM | 7:00PM (BILINGUAL)

MARTES - VIERNES: 8:00 AM

SÁBADO: 8:00AM | 5:00PM (VIGILIA DOMINICAL)

DOMINGO: 9:00AM | 11:00AM | 1:30PM (ESPAÑOL)

CONFESSION | CONFESIONES

SATURDAY | SÁBADOS

3:30PM - 4:30PM

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Embracing the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives, we are a Catholic

community committed to peace, justice and unity, through worship, service,

education and fellowship

DEFINICIÓN DE NUESTRA MISIÓN Acogiendo a la Eucaristia como la fuente y cima en nuestras vidas, somos una

comunidad Católica, comprometida a la paz, la justicia, y la unidad a través del culto, servicio,

educación y fraternidad.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

SATURDAY– SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ADORATION

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30

Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20

Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25

Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41

Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 25-26; Mc 3:22-30

Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Mc 3:31-35

Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30; Mc 4:1-20

Jueves: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Sal 132 (131):1-5, 11-14; Mc 4:21-25

Viernes: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a,13-17; Sal 51(50):3-7,10-11; Mc 4:26-34

Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Mc 4:35-41

Domingo: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32]

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PARISH OFFERINGS

GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

January 19, 2019

Offertory $ 9,511.00

Capital Improvements $ 3,919.00

Second Collections:

January 25 Bishop Fund for Latin America

February 2 Maintenance and Repairs

February 9 Fund for the Poor

MONDAY, JANUARY 27…...………… ST. ANGELA MERICI

8:00 AM AMANDA LAMB †

7:00 PM EVANGELINE ASTILLA †

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28……………... ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

8:00 AM RAY MEDINA

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29………….. BROTHER JUNIPER

8:00 AM WILLIAM FONTANILLA †

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30………...… BLESS. MARY ANGELA

8:00 AM EUFEMIA FONTANILLA †

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31…...………….... ST. JOHN BOSCO

8:00 AM ONOFRE FONTANILLA †

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1……….…… ST. ANSGAR

8:00 AM FONTANILLA FAMILY

5:00 PM DR. CHARLES JAMES CARUSO

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2….…………. THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

11:00 AM EUGENIA BOLIVAR †

1:30 PM FRIEND OF HILDA DIAZ

PARISH CALENDAR

† Sunday, Jan. 26 – Celebration of Catholic Schools

Week

† Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:30 pm – Confirmation practice,

Church

† Friday, Jan. 31, 7:00 pm – Sacrament of Confirmation

w/Bishop George Sheltz

† Saturday, Feb. 1, 5:00 pm – Mass and Appreciation

Reception for Bertha Brophy & Beverly Svoboda, PH

† Sunday, Feb. 2, 10:00 am – Faith in Action mtg., Par-

ish Office

† Tuesday, Feb. 4, 9:30 am - Council of Catholic Wom-

en mtg., PH

† Saturday, Feb. 8, 6:00 pm – CCS Auction, Reserva-

tions required, PH

ISLAND LUNCHEON

Join the Lunch Bunch on the outing to Landry's for

Galveston Restaurant Week to benefit their food bank.

The free Harris County bus leaves the church at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 30th.

Call Darlene at 832-335-4923 for more details and

reservations. Save Tuesday, February 25th, Fat Tuesday,

for a mini-masked Mardi Gras luncheon at 11:30 at

Pappadeaux, 2410 Richmond.

APPRECIATION RECEPTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

All are invited to join us for a reception

honoring members of our parish staff,

Bertha Brophy, Bookkeeper, and Bev-

erly Svoboda, Pastoral Associate, as

they move toward retirement. We are

grateful for their years of service.

Please join us for the 5:00 pm Mass,

followed by a reception

in Prefontaine Hall at 6:00 pm.

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, WE PRAY….

Rodolfo Penaloza, Jr.

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

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www.CorpusChristiHouston.org

“Engaging and Empowering our Learners to Lead and Succeed”

Corpus Christi Catholic School, celebrating 60 years of Faith and Education, combines a

high-quality, affordable education with moral and spiritual formation Now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Contact Admissions Director, Susan Miller at

713-664-3351 ext. 222 or smiller@corpuschristihouston.org

To apply, visit the school website www.CorpusChristiHouston.org.

PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE – CONTACT US TODAY!

February 8, 2020 – Annual Celebration of Faith and Education, Auction Gala. Join the fun! CCCS is

Roaring Into the 20’s. For information or to make a donation call 713-664-3351.

Your support is appreciated!

February 15, 2020 – 15th Annual Steps for Students 5K Walk/Run. Fr. Tom and

CCCS would love for you to be on our team! Register through the CCCS website or at

www.steps4students.org. Be sure to select Corpus Christi Catholic School as your team!

$40 in

advance through February 24th and $45 at the door. Groups of 2

or more may register for $35 each. Priests and Clergy are free.

Continental breakfast and lunch are included.

For more details and to purchase

tickets go to www.gc-cmc.org.

Souper Bowl of Caring will be collecting

non-perishable food and monetary donations on

Super Bowl weekend February 1st and 2nd.

Donations can be dropped off outside the church

after all Masses. All donations will be directed to

Braes Interfaith Ministries which provides

assistance to the poor,

and is the local food

pantry that Corpus Christi

supports.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD,

plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give

you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

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Converging Roads Health Care Ethics Conference

Catholic Social Doctrine in Medicine | Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals

Saturday, March 28, 2020 | 9:15AM to 6:45PM

St. John Paul II Foundation, Houston, TX

Speakers: Jared Bryson, MDiv, DMin; Paul J. Carson, MD, FACP; Charleta Guillory, MD, MPH, FAAP;

Cynthia Hunt, MD; Christopher Kaczor, PhD; Joseph Meaney, PhD;

George D. Santos, MD; and Stacy A. Trasancos, PhD

Ticket prices range from $69-$149 based on CME/CNE inclusion | Student scholarship rate is $15

To register or for more information, please visit convergingroads.com or email aubrie@forlifeandfamily.org

Converging Roads is an initiative of the St. John Paul II Foundation, presented in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Galveston-

Houston, Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston, and

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

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CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL

† Domingo, 26 de enero – Celebración de la Semana

de las Escuelas Católicas

† Jueve, 30 de enero, 6:30 pm – Práctica de confir-

mación, Iglesia

† Viernes, 31 de enero, 7:00 pm – Sacramento de la

Confirmación con el Obispo George Sheltz

† Sábado 1 de febrero, 5:00 pm – Recepción de la

Misa y Apreciación para Bertha Brophy y Beverly

Svoboda, PH

† Domingo, 2 de febrero, 10:00 am – Junta de Fe en

Acción, Oficina Parroquial

† Martes, 4 de febrero, 9:30 am - Junta con Consejo de

Mujeres Católicas, PH

† Sábado, 8 de febrero, 6:00 pm – Subasta de CCS,

Reservas requeridas, PH

BUSCAMOS LA LUZ

En las lecturas de hoy nos encontramos deseando una relación

más profunda con Jesús. Lo vamos conociendo un poco más al

ver cómo le afecta la noticia del arresto de su primo Juan. Su

primera reacción es retirarse, dejar Nazaret e irse a Ca-

farnaúm. Es allí donde quizás encuentra tanto consuelo como

reto en las palabras de Isaías que Mateo cita: “El pueblo que

caminaba en tinieblas vio una gran luz. Sobre los que vivían en

tierra de sombras una luz resplandeció” (Mateo 4:16). Jesús

contempla la muerte de su primo, y quizás su propia muerte, y

busca la luz. Tal vez son estas palabras de Isaías las que sacan

a Jesús de su retiro y lo lanzan a la acción, pues él comienza a

predicar, enseñar, curar enfermedades y a proclamar el Evan-

gelio del Reino.

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RECEPCIÓN DE AGRADECIMIENTO

SÁBADO 1 DE FEBRERO

Todos están invitados a unirse a nosotros para una recepción

en honor a los miembros de nuestro personal parroquial,

Bertha Brophy, Contable, y Beverly Svoboda,

Asociada Pastoral, mientras avanzan hacia la

jubilación. Estamos agradecidos por sus años de

servicio. Por favor, únase a nosotros para la

misa de las 5:00 pm, seguido de una recepción

en Prefontaine Hall a las 6:00 pm. POR AQUELLOS QUE HAN FALLECIDO, OREMOS. . .

Rodolfo Penaloza, Jr.

Que su alma y todas las almas de los fieles

difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios,

descansen en paz.

Amén.

Porque yo sé muy bien lo que hare por ustedes; les quiero

dar paz y no desgracia y un porvenir lleno de esperanza,

palabra de Yavè.

JEMERÍAS 29:11

SAINT ANGELA MERICI (C. 1474-1540)

JANUARY 27

Born in Northern Italy, orphaned in childhood, Angela Mer-

ici faced a society in which education was largely the privi-

lege of wealthy young men and based primarily in monastic

schools. This reality shaped Angela’s insightful conviction

that society’s disorder was caused by disorder in the home,

and a lack of model Christian mothers the result of neglect-

ing the education of young women. Transform the Christian

family by placing an educated wife and mother at its heart,

Angela believed, and the whole world would be renewed in

Christ! So she gathered a small group of unmarried women,

many of them Franciscan Tertiaries (lay affiliates) like her-

self, and set out to educate poor girls, free of charge, in

their homes. She and her band of teachers called themselves

companions, pioneering a new form of non-cloistered reli-

gious life for women, bearing witness to evangelical sim-

plicity in the midst of the world, not as a formal “order” but

as the Company (compagnia) of Saint Ursula. Known today

as the Ursulines, Angela Merici’s spiritual daughters con-

tinue serving the Church and society in a rich diversity of

ministries.

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SANTOS TIMOTEO Y TITO (SIGLO I)

26 DE ENERO

Timoteo y Tito fueron colaboradores cercanos del apóstol

Pablo. Timoteo es descrito por Pablo como un “hombre de

Dios” a quien le pide que no se abochorne de ser joven y

que no permita que alguien lo desprecie por ser un líder

joven. Asimismo, fue su compañero apostólico en la evange-

lización de Tesalónica, Corinto y Éfeso. De esta última co-

munidad fue su obispo y ahí tuvo como encargo organizar la

comunidad y sus ministerios. Fue testigo del martirio de

Pablo y, posteriormente, él mismo sufrió el martirio. Tito fue

convertido al cristianismo por el mismo Pablo. Es Pablo

quien destaca en Tito las cualidades de artífice de la paz,

administrador, mediador en los conflictos y de gran capaci-

dad para organizar las comunidades nacientes que enfrenta-

ban el acecho de la falsa doctrina. Tito murió, según las

fuentes a los 93 años. Pablo escribe a ambos, en sus cartas

pastorales, respecto a las cualidades que ellos, como

obispos, deben tener. Asimismo, recorre uno a uno los minis-

terios de la Iglesia y los comportamientos que deben ser ob-

servados por los miembros de la comunidad.

—Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.