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Holy Family Catholic Church & School

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We invite everyone to join us on Monday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church for the Homenaje in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. There will be dance and

musical performances and much more! For more information about this exciting event, please call the parish office at (361) 882-3245.

Invitamos a todos que asistan el Lunes, 11 de Diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. en la iglesia para el Homenaje en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Habrá presentaciones

musicales y de danzas y mucho mas! Para mas información de este evento, por favor llame la oficina parroquial al (361) 882-3245.

Mañanitas a La Virgen de Guadalupe

Tuesday/Martes, December 12, 2017, starting @ 5:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. - Mass* | 8:15 a.m. - School Mass

*Reception following the Mass/Recepción a Seguir

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PARISH UPDATES

All Souls Day Altar Photos Please pick up the All Souls’ Day Shrine photos of your deceased loved ones in the Parish Office.

Por favor, recoge a los fotos del Santuario del Día de Todos los Fieles Difuntos de sus seres queridos fallecidos en la oficina parroquial.

ANGEL TREE Our Angel Tree this year is for the children with Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS), the men living in the Transitional Housing for Men and Bokenkamp Children Shelter. Please pick an angel from the Angel Tree, located at the front of the church and then bring a gift for the child, woman or man to the church or the parish office. Gifts are appreciated for children from newborn to 17 years of age, women and men. Deadline to donate is Sunday, December 17th. Your donations are very much appreciated!

Árbol de Ángel Este año, nuestro Árbol de Ángel es para los niños con El Departamento de Servicios para la Familia y de Protección (DFPS) de Texas, los hombres que están viviendo en el Alojamiento Transición de los Hombres y Bokenkamp Children Shelter. Por favor, elija un ángel del Árbol de Ángel, localizado en frente de la iglesia y entonces traiga su regalo para el niño/a, mujer o hombre a la iglesia o la oficina parroquial. Los regalos son apreciados por los niños de recién nacidos hasta 17 años de edad, mujeres y hombres. El ultimo dia para donar es el Domingo, 17 de Diciembre. ¡Sus donaciones son apreciadas!

Knights of Columbus Blanket & Coat Drive

Accepting Blankets and New/Gently Used Women’s, Men’s, and Children’s Coats to benefit the Mother Teresa Shelter and Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. Donation Boxes can be found at the front entrance of the Church. Deadline: Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Aceptando mantas y abrigos nuevos/usados, para hombres, mujeres y niños en beneficio de la Madre Teresa Shelter y Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. Las cajas de donaciones se pueden encontrar en la entrada principal de la iglesia. Fecha límite: Domingo, 17 de Diciembre de 2017.

Retirement Fund for Religious Second Collection

Elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests need your help. Through prayer, love, and sacrifice, they established Catholic schools, hospitals, and more. Yet years of serving for little or no pay have left a shortage in retirement funding. Your gift helps their religious communities furnish necessities such as medications and nursing care. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders. Please give to the Retirement Fund for Religious collection at Mass this weekend. http://retiredreligious.org

Hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes mayores de órdenes religiosas católicas necesitan su ayuda. Años de servir por poca o ninguna paga han dejado una escasez en los fondos de jubilación. Su donativo ayuda a las comunidades religiosas a solventar necesidades tales como recetas médicas y enfermeros. También ayuda a asegurar que los miembros más jóvenes puedan continuar el buen trabajo que iniciaron sus mayores. Sea generoso con la colecta del Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos en la misa este fin de semana. http://retiredreligious.org

Photo I.D. Required All donors will receive a Sonic

Coupon, T-Shirt and Donor Store Points.

The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." - Lk 1:30-31

El ángel le dijo: "No temas, María, porque has hallado gracia ante Dios. Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por nombre Jesús". - Lc 1, 30-31

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Parish Vision/Nuestra Visión: A faith community where we encounter God, deepen our personal relationship with Jesus, and through the Holy Spirit, become missionary disciples.

Una comunidad de fe, donde nos encontramos con Dios, profundizar nuestra relación personal con Jesús, y a través del Espírtu Santo, ser en discípulos misioneros.

Mass Times/Horario de las Misas: Saturday, 6:00 p.m. (Español) Sunday, 7:00 a.m. (Español) 8:30 a.m (English) 10:30 a.m. (English) 12:30 p.m. (Español) 6:00 p.m. (English)

Parish Office Hours/Horario Oficina: Monday, Closed Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* *Staff Lunch Break, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Parish Contact/Contacto Parroquial: 2509 Nogales Street Corpus Christi, TX 78416 (361) 882.3245 (office) (361) 882.4968 (fax) church@holyfamilycc.net (email) http://holyfamilycc.net (website) @holyfamilycc (Facebook) (361) 884.9142 (school)

Daily Mass/Horario de las Misas: 6:30 a.m. (Español) M, T, W, TH 6:00 p.m. (English) M, W, F

Eucharistic Adoration/Adoración: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Confessions/Confesiones: Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Anytime by appointment

Holy Days/Días Sagrados: 6:00 p.m. (Vigil) (Bilingual) 6:30 a.m. (Español) 8:15 a.m. (English) 6:00 p.m. (English)

Parish Office Staff/Personal Parroquial: Rev. Patrick K. Donohoe, Pastor fr.pat@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 40

Rev. Al O. Abainza, Parochial Vicar fr.al@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 12

Deacon Tomas Gallegos, Parochial Deacon deacontomas@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 33

Melissa Riojas, Office Manager melissa@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 50

Loretta Hernandez, Office Receptionist loretta@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 10

Michael Hernandez, Director of Communications michael@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 18

Tina Villegas, Church Bookkeeper tina@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 20

Irene Anes, Director of Faith Formation irene@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 13

Julia Alvarado, Assistant Director of Faith Formation julia@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 43

Melissa Lopez, Coordinator of Faith Formation mlopez@holyfamilycc.net, ext. 44

Deacon Felix Muniz, Building & Grounds Supervisor deaconfelix@holyfamilycc.net, 882-3245

Ministries/Organizations: Ministries y Organizaciones: ACTS Melissa Lopez, 244.2151 Alfonso Ramirez, Jr., 688.3364 Altar Servers Marissa Lopez, 563.6360 Baptisms Loretta Hernandez, 882.3245 Cadena de Oración Blanca Garcia, 774.2839 Catholic Daughters Yvonne Solis-Recio, 549.3551 Extra-Ordinary Ministers Gerald Lerma, 442.8716 Evangelization 882.3245 Finance Council 882.3245 Grupo de Oración Josie Lomas, 853.1417

Guadalupanos Magdalena Lugo, 882-3245 Health Ministry Mary Helen Ortiz, 854.0724 Host Team Susie Moya, 944.2974 Knights of Columbus Frank Recio, 549-3556 Lectors Norma Trevino, 244.0994 Music Richard Ponce, 462.9575 Pastoral Council 882.3245 Quinceañeras Julia Alvarado, 882.3245 RCIA Elizabeth Martinez, 779-2106 Religious Education Irene Anes, 882.3245

Rosary Team 882.3245 Sacristans 882.3245 School Advisory 884.9142 School PTO Veronica Ramirez, 884.9142 Shut-Ins/Home Visits Gerald Lerma, 442.8716 Soldados de Cristo 882.3245 Stewardship Council 882.3245 Weddings Melissa Riojas, 882.3245 Works of Mercy Melissa Riojas, 882.3245 Young Adults Ministry Alfonso Ramirez, Jr., 688.3364 Youth Ministry Alfonso Ramirez, Jr., 688.3364

TITHES & OFFERINGS

COLLECTION TOTALS PRIOR WEEK GOAL ACTUAL TOTAL ANNUAL OVER/(UNDER)

11/26/2017 Envelope Collection -$19.305.50 $5,000.00 $2,025.00 -$22,280.50

Loose Collection -$6,338.12 $2,900.00 $2,746.98 -$6,491.14

On-Line Collection $336.00 $575.00 $1,465.00 $1,226.00

TOTAL Collection -$25,307.62 $8,475.00 $6,236.98 -$27,545.64

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STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER Mass Intentions/Intenciones de la Misa: Sunday, December 10, 2017 7:00am †Enedina Solis by M/M Pablo Rios 8:30am For the People of the Parish 10:30am †Jose Reyna, †Zenaida Reyna, †Ester Reyna by Carlos & Rosie Garcia †Linda D. Trevino by Her Family †Sister Lydia Ann by David & Pat Valadez †Matthew Juarez by Parents & Family †Joe M. Solis by Frank & Yvonne Recio †Manuela Garcia-In Memory of Her 1st Anniversary by Her Family †Eva Galvan by Daughters & Family 12:30pm Comunidad Cuerpo de Cristo 6:00pm Open/Available Monday, December 11, 2017 6:30am For the People of the Parish 6:00pm For Worldwide Peace Tuesday, December 12, 2017 5:30am Mananitas, in the Chapel 6:30am Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:15am Our Lady of Guadalupe School Mass 7:00pm Healing Mass Wednesday, December 13, 2017 6:30am †Ernestina A. Carranza by Family 6:00pm †Domingo Jasso, Sr. by Sabina Jasso Thursday, December 14, 2017 6:30am †Rev. Eduardo H. Garcia by Fr. Patrick 6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration, in the Chapel Friday, December 15, 2017 6:30am Communion Service 6:00pm †Tommy Burden-In Memory of His 1st Anniversary by The Burden Family Saturday, December 16, 2017 6:00pm †Mateo Munoz, Sr., †Mateo Munoz, Jr. by Family †Mariana Ramos, †Domingo Soto, †Aurora Soto by Soto-Flores Family †Jose Luiz Flores Rodriguez, †Maria del Carmen Sanchez, †Ofelia Flores, †Mariano Flores, †Margarita Gutierrez, †Anita Sanchez, †Christina Sanchez by Monica Flores & Jose Gutierrez †Enedina Villarreal by Her Godmother & Cousins †Geronimo Reyes by Martina Reyes & Family

Remember Those Who Are Sick in Your Prayers: Gloria Acuna Ralph Alvarado, Jr. Pete Angel Juan Alvarez Bacillo A. Rivera Ayala Paul Ballesteros, Jr. Elizabeth Barron Dunia Avon Bazán Sunshine Burden Carol Bussell Elvira Crespo Irma De La Garza Estella De La Paz Javier De La Rosa Virginia De La Rosa Jessica Ponce Deleon Lupe Elizondo Norma C. Escochea John C. Esparza Maria Figueroa Eduardo Franco Miguel Garcia Lester Greg Garza Maria Dona Garza Rachel Lea Garza Eric Hernandez Sabrina Johnson Rosemary Juarez Steve Juarez Mary Helen Lopez Tomas Lopez Tomas Lopez Nancy Ludlow Andres R. Martinez Roel Martinez Sofia Martinez Theresa De León Mata Celia T. Mendez Lupita Mendoza Steve Morales Connie Ortiz Blanca Ruiz Perez Clara Ruiz Perez Hugo Ruiz Perez Kloe Ponce Bianca Quezada Paulina Repalo Rita Juan Repalo Suyapa Repalo Serviano Rivera Maria Rodriguez Mary J. Rodriguez Ferrell Smith Graciela Smith

Mass Intentions/Intenciones de la Misa: Sunday, December 17, 2017 7:00am For the People of the Parish 8:30am †Violet Lopez-In Memory of 1st Anniversary by Children †Josevio, †Delfina Jasso by Family 10:30am †Manuel Lopez, Jr. by Family 12:30pm †Jesse D. Campos, Sr. by Family 6:00pm †Leonor A. Soliz by Family

December 10 - December 16, 2017

Church Sanctuary Light Intentions: †Ramon Zepeda by Rosarie Sieber & Family

Chapel Sanctuary Light Intentions:

For the Souls in Purgatory

Remember Those Who Are Serving Our Country in Your Prayers:

Michael Patrick Rodriguez, USAF

SFC Richard Titler, Jr.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS

Holy Family Catholic School Students are selling World’s Finest Chocolate Bars. If you would love to support our students, please come by the school office during regular business hours to purchase them. The cost is $1.00 per bar.

School Calendar of Events

-December 12th: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 8:15 a.m. Bring a flower for the Blessed Mother

-December 13th: National Honor Society Cupcake Sale Cost is .50¢

-December 14th: Christmas Program, 6:00 p.m.

-December 19th: Classroom Christmas Parties, 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

-December 20th: Early Dismissal, 12:30 pm. No After School Care

-December 20th: Peter Piper Night, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4121 South Port Ave.

-December 21st - January 3rd: Christmas Break

World’s Finest Chocolate Bar Fundraiser (see ad)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SPONSORS!

Gospel Value: Courage