Parish Secretary

Debora Arceneaux–Thomas, 281-426-8448

Sacrament of Baptism

DCN Steve Arceneaux, 281-426-8448

Director of Religious Education

Vivian Alfred, 713-376-5880

Ushers & Greeters

Pamela Breeze, 281-421-3986

Eucharistic Ministers

Pastor, 281-426-8448

Lectors

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Altar Servers

Kenneth Simon, 713-705-9109

Family Bible Study

Pastor, 281-426-8448

7122 Whiting Rock Drive

www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org

Baytown (McNair) , TX 77521-1154 hfrcc7122@verizon.net

Phone: (281) 426-8448 Fax: (281) 426– 8449

Holy Family Catholic Church Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

Be prepared. It’s that simple. As this Advent season opens before us, the Lord Jesus

summons us to stand ready for his coming. At this time of year much of our attention is

focused on being prepared for the details that accompany the holiday season. We pur-

chase gifts; we decorate our homes, inside and out; we prepare foods that we eat only

during the holidays; we write and send Christmas cards; we attend holiday concerts; we

prepare either to welcome family and friends into our homes or arrange for visits to their

homes. We really can’t escape the details that make up the season. Perhaps this Advent

is a time to attend to all those details with a different spin. As we prepare to celebrate the

feast of Christmas, why not be deliberate about acknowledging the presence of the Lord

as we go about these tasks? The Lord often comes to us in wonderfully surprising ways.

Let us be prepared. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS November 27, 2016

Mass Schedule

Tuesday—Friday

7:30 am

Saturday Vigil

5:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am

Holy Day Masses

7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Bible Study

Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:15 pm– 4:45 pm

Sunday 8:15 am - 8:45 am

Business Hours

Tuesday– Friday

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Lunch 12:00– 1:00 pm

Altar Society

Jean Simon, 281-427-4901

Knights of Peter Claver

Terry Alfred, 281-743-2491

Ladies Auxiliary

Traci Owens, 832-525-1508

Adult Gospel Choir

Michele Ebow, 281-421-0055

Youth Choir

Rodney Jackson, 281-426-8448

Cemetery Committee Representative

James Fretty, 281-426-3187

Bereavement Committee Representative

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Hall Reservations

Charlotte Allen, 281-421-7042

Parish Ministries & Organizations

THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON, TEXAS

Staffed by the Josephites since 1948

Rev. Fr. Nixon A. Mullah, SSJ

Pastor

Advent can easily become a neglected season. We can get so busy with our preparations

for Christmas that Advent is quickly behind us. That would be a loss, because it is a

great season for lifting our spirits by redirecting our focus from shopping to stopping to

consider God’s promises yet to be fulfilled. Perhaps this year’s four full weeks of

Advent might help us to slow down and breathe in the joy that comes from expectation.

The Advent scriptures call us to live in a state of alertness. Isaiah’s vision from eight

hundred years before Christ sets before us a welcome vision of peace in a city where

God dwells and instructs all nations who live in harmony, where “one nation shall not

raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again” (2:4). Paul urgently

adds, “It is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now

than when we first believed” (Romans 13:11). Then, most dramatically, “Put on the

Lord Jesus Christ” (13:14). Finally Jesus advises us to “Stay awake! For you do not

know on which day your Lord will come. ...Be prepared, for at an hour you do not

expect, the Son of Man will come” (Matthew 24:42, 44).

Are you ready?

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARISH NEWS Shirley Adams Team will provide Cake and Coffee on Sun-

day, November 27, 2016, after the 9:00 am Mass.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP. **********************************

Stephen Randall Team will provide Cake and Coffee on

Sunday, December 3, 2016, after the 9:00 am Mass. They

will also have dinners available.

PARISH INFORMATION SCHEDULE Baptism Class – 2nd Thursday of the Month

Baptisms - The Sunday after the class Marriages - Contact the Pastor 6 months in advance.

Funerals – Contact the Pastor before you make arrangements at the funeral home.

Mass Intentions – Contact the office. Bulletin Deadline – Wednesday by Noon ~ IN WRITING

Adult Choir Rehearsal - Monday at 7:15p.m.

Sat. 11/26/16 5:00 p.m. Steve & Ruby Arceneaux, Sr. (D) by Deacon Steve and Jude Arceneaux, Jr.

Sun. 11/27/16 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish

Magdalene Asomkase Amindi (D) by Ora Arceneaux & Debora Thomas

Tue. 11/29/16 7:30 a.m. Herbert Soileau (D) by The Morris/Richard Family

Wed 11/30/16 7:30 a.m. Alvin Morris (D) by The Morris/Richard Family

Thu 12/01/16 7:30 a.m. Willie Smith (D) & Arsene LaCour (D) by Deacon Steve & Jude Arceneaux, Jr.

Fri. 12/02/16 7:30 a.m. Lambert & Paula Phillip’s 43rd Wedding Anniversary by Their Children

Sat. 12/03/16 5:00 p.m. Christopher St. Julian (D) by Ernest & Anita St. Julian

PLEASE PRAY THE

ROSARY DAILY.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

AUDIO DAILY READINGS

Visit: www.ourcatholicfaith.org/readings to hear the daily readings.

NEED TO LOCATE A MASS TIME?

There is a way to attend Mass while you are out of town on business or

vacation. Check the web site, www.masstimes.org to find a Mass that is

convenient.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS!

PARISHIONERS PLEASE REGISTER IN THE OFFICE.

EXTRA ORDINARY

MINISTERS OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

MEETING Sunday, November 27, 2016

After the 9:00 am Mass

Please attend. *******************************

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

MEN WHO COOK

Sunday, December 11, 2016 After the 9:00 am Mass

Watch the bulletin for more information or see Mary Norman.

CATHOLIC RADIO

STATION

KSHJ 1430 AM

SUNDAY TV MASS:

FOR THE HOMEBOUND

KUBE, Channel 57 at 10:30 a.m.

BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016,

6:30 p.m.

Bring your bible. ***************************************

CCE UPDATE CCE classes will resume

on Wednesday,

November 30, 2016,

from 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm.

SHARING THE FEAST

THANKSGIVING BASKET

PROJECT The CCE program would like to

thank everyone who donated to the

Thanksgiving Basket Project.

Those families that received baskets

were very thankful for the blessing. *************************

LIGHTING OF ADVENT

WREATH CANDLES Saturday, December 2, 2016

Daryl & Bridget Fontenot & family

Sunday, December 3, 2016

James & Juanita Fretty & family ***************************

ARCHDIOCESAN

NEWS DISCOVER THE ROAD

LESS TRAVELED

DECEMBER 8, 2106

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A monthly discernment gathering at

St. Mary’s Seminary for single

young adult men ages 18 and older.

Meets every month from September

to May. Join priests and seminari-

ans for fellowship, prayer, music,

dinner and talks about the discern-

ment process for priesthood and

religious life. 9845 Memorial Dr.,

Houston, TX 77024. Free event.

I n f o r m a t i o n a t :

www.houstonvocations.com/discov

er.

Ophelia Landry - Bertha Collins - Marie Mitchell - Louise Donato - Freddie Collins -

Alma Alfred - Stella Holmes - Helen Alfred - Louise Ecby - Anna Jo Taylor - Mary Wil-

liams - Vivian Mathurin - Elvia & Crispo Pieternelle - Olivia Messiah - Lillie Auzenne -

Rev. Jerry Colbert - Dean St. Julian - Lynette Simmons - Frieda Berrotte - Robert St.

Julian - Marvin St. Julian - Angelica Battise - Ora Arceneaux - Corinth Hopson - Rolanda

St. Julian-Paul - Shantal King - Pamela Lyons - Daphne Diaz - Shontell Doyle – Regina St.

Julian - Tina White - William & Phyllis Breedlove - Placide Gustave - Lisa Charles - Mary

Best - Lora Mae Johnson - Carmen Vail - Howard Sampson - Bennie Gilbert - Henry

Nichols - Vivian Alfred - Fr. Jose Mundadan - Alton Singleton – Able Salazar - Mae Scott -

Melanie Fizer - Ladashia Berry - Billy Cazenave - Leona Trahan - Manuel Elizondo -

Cathy Yaw - Leona Eaglin - Deacon Steve Arceneaux, Jr. - Ronald Armstrong, Sr.—

Joseph & Aline Norman - Joyce Marks - Jack Arceneaux - Felix Arceneaux - Clyde Rich-

ards - Twayne & Monica Boyd - Joan Dunbar - Rickey Bushnell - Toni Nichols - Mary

Alice Singleton - Myrtis Richard - Mildred Cobb - Delbert Singleton - Anita St. Julian -

Geneva Mohan - Melissa Corley - Dolores Beauchamp - Arvia Stewart - Linda Sustaita -

Omega Carr-Singleton - Joyce Broussard - Lawrence Davis - Earline Norfleet - Carlton

Joseph Guillory - Willie Belton - The Alexander Family - Ashley Alexander - Diane Doucet

- Luella Soileau - Pamela Breeze - Reginald Thompson - Debora Arceneaux-Thomas -

Madeline Rollins - Antonius Kennedy - Aaron Burns - Zavion Gilbert - Alyssa Campos -

Herbert Goudeau - Janeen Moore – Linda Nichols-Magwood - Mae Randall - Allen Clark -

Althomas Fretty. Jr. - Patricia Baker-Smith - Judy Terry - Andrea Malbro - Derek J.

Burris, Jr. - Rodes Briggs - Kennard St. Julian - Anthony Rabbit - Robert Colbert - Jackie

Colbert - Juanita Leday - Emily Dragustinovas - John Herbert Cormier - Erma Thomas -

Dwight Leno - Ephraem Charles - Constance Mullah

If you know of any other parishioners who are sick, please call the office to

add their names.

PARISH NEWS Shirley Adams Team will provide Cake and Coffee on Sun-

day, November 27, 2016, after the 9:00 am Mass.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP. **********************************

Stephen Randall Team will provide Cake and Coffee on

Sunday, December 3, 2016, after the 9:00 am Mass. They

will also have dinners available.

Sat. 11/26/16 5:00 p.m. Steve & Ruby Arceneaux, Sr. (D) by Deacon Steve and Jude Arceneaux, Jr.

Sun. 11/27/16 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish

Magdalene Asomkase Amindi (D) by Ora Arceneaux & Debora Thomas

Tue. 11/29/16 7:30 a.m. Herbert Soileau (D) by The Morris/Richard Family

Wed 11/30/16 7:30 a.m. Alvin Morris (D) by The Morris/Richard Family

Thu 12/01/16 7:30 a.m. Willie Smith (D) & Arsene LaCour (D) by Deacon Steve & Jude Arceneaux, Jr.

Fri. 12/02/16 7:30 a.m. Lambert & Paula Phillip’s 43rd Wedding Anniversary by Their Children

Sat. 12/03/16 5:00 p.m. Christopher St. Julian (D) by Ernest & Anita St. Julian

PLEASE PRAY THE

ROSARY DAILY. FINANCIAL NEWS

Our 2016 Weekly Sacrificial Gifts 2015 Average Weekly Contribution $ 3,653.00

Last Week’s Contribution $ 6,120.00

Last Week’s Expenses Paid $ 6,002.47

Weekly Income/( Deficit) $ 117.53

Year to Date Contributions $ 179,450.50

Year to Date Expenses Paid $ 198,173.12

Year to Date Income/(Deficit) $ (18,722.62)

Envelopes Used 82 Avg. Per Envelope $74.63

41% usage of envelopes mailed to parishioners

Attendance at Masses 188 **********************************

“HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER”

2016 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUND Please make note of the adjusted totals below. Adjust-

ments had to be made for the checks that were never posted and

no replacement checks were received. We are nearing the end

of the year for the 2016 Diocesan Services Fund Campaign.

The parish will be billed for any shortage of the 2016 DSF goal.

If you have not made a contribution to DSF, please consider

doing that before December 15, 2016. You can also go online to

make your contribution at www.archgh.org/dsf, but be sure to

select Holy Family-McNair Parish so we can get credit for your

contribution.

2016 DSF Goal $ 19,540.00

Total families pledged 72

Total families paid in full 62

Total amount paid $ 13,940.00

DSF Goal Balance Due $ 5,600.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9;

Mt 8:5-11

Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2,

7-8, 12-13, 17;

Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps

19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22

Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8

-9, 19-21, 25-27a;

Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1,

4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31

Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26;

Ps 147:1-6;

Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a,

6-8

Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2,

7-8, 12-13, 17;

Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 *******************************

WOMEN SEEKING THE

ROAD LESS TRAVELED

6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. A monthly discernment gathering

for women ages 18 and older

who are discerning a vocation to

religious life. They meet in dif-

ferent convents around the arch-

diocese every second Thursday

of the month from September to

May. The programs include sup-

per, a brief presentation and time

for sharing, followed by prayer.

Sisters from several religious

orders who live and minister in

the Archdiocese will be present.

Free event. Information on sites

a n d r e g i s t r a t i o n v i s i t

www.houstonvocations/women-

seeking. ****************************

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

CATHOLIC CHURCH

4600 Reed Rd., Houston, TX

ADVENT REVIVAL November 28th, 29th, and 30th

7:00 p.m. Nightly “Make Room; Jesus is Coming!”

Guest Revivalist:

Rev. Justin Arockiasamy, SVD

Pastor of St. Mary of the Purifi-

cation Catholic Church.

LAY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS

Saturday, December 3, 2016 Sunday, December 4, 2016

Commentator: Lynette Thibodeaux Mary Mitchell

Altar Servers: Tyler Guillory, Blaise Richard Alex & Andre Duke, Jaylon St. Julian

Eucharistic Ministers: Dick & Debbie Cuneo Jacqueline Duke, Marc Morris

Proclaimers of the Word: Megan Southall Jean Simon, Marvin St. Julian

Hospitality Ministers: Frank Singleton, Larry Auzenne, Clarence Washington, Gloria Colbert, Judy Terry,

Leslie Thibodeaux Marvin & Gale Collins, Diana Alfred

EXTRA ORDINARY

MINISTERS OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

MEETING Sunday, November 27, 2016

After the 9:00 am Mass

Please attend. *******************************

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

MEN WHO COOK

Sunday, December 11, 2016 After the 9:00 am Mass

Watch the bulletin for more information or see Mary Norman.

BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016,

6:30 p.m.

Bring your bible. ***************************************

CCE UPDATE CCE classes will resume

on Wednesday,

November 30, 2016,

from 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm.

SHARING THE FEAST

THANKSGIVING BASKET

PROJECT The CCE program would like to

thank everyone who donated to the

Thanksgiving Basket Project.

Those families that received baskets

were very thankful for the blessing. *************************

LIGHTING OF ADVENT

WREATH CANDLES Saturday, December 2, 2016

Daryl & Bridget Fontenot & family

Sunday, December 3, 2016

James & Juanita Fretty & family ***************************

ARCHDIOCESAN

NEWS DISCOVER THE ROAD

LESS TRAVELED

DECEMBER 8, 2106

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A monthly discernment gathering at

St. Mary’s Seminary for single

young adult men ages 18 and older.

Meets every month from September

to May. Join priests and seminari-

ans for fellowship, prayer, music,

dinner and talks about the discern-

ment process for priesthood and

religious life. 9845 Memorial Dr.,

Houston, TX 77024. Free event.

I n f o r m a t i o n a t :

www.houstonvocations.com/discov

er.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY

Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph did

consecrate domestic life by thy ineffable virtues: grant that we, with

the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of The Holy Fam-

ily and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who lives and reigns

world without end. Amen. ****************

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

God our Father, creator and ruler of the universe, in every age you call

men and women to develop and use their gifts for the good of others.

With St. Joseph as our guide, we pray for an increase in vocations to

the Church and especially to the Josephite Fathers and Brothers.

Amen.

FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR

The flowers for the Altar last weekend were donated by the

Knights of Peter Claver Council #341 and the Ladies Auxiliary

Court #341 in memory of the Deceased Members of KPC Coun-

cil and Court #341.

Holy Family Catholic Church—McNair, Texas

A Josephite Parish ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON– HOUSTON

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Visit www.holyfamilycatholicchurchmcnairtx.org to see more

photos of the Activity Center and Banquet Hall.