st. elizabeth ann seton the season of advent · 02/12/2018 · the evening masses of december 8...

December 2, 2018 1

www.SeasCathol ic .org

The Season of Advent The word Advent is from the Latin adventus for "coming" and is associated with the four weeks of preparation for Christ-mas. Advent always contains four Sundays, beginning on the Sunday nearest the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, (November 30) and continuing until December 24. It blends together a penitential spirit, very similar to Lent, a liturgical theme of preparation for the Second and Final Coming of the Lord, called the Parousia, and a joyful theme of getting ready for the Bethlehem event. Since the 900s Advent has been considered the beginning of the Church year. This does not mean that Advent is the most important time of the year. Easter has always had this honor. The traditional color of Advent is purple or violet which symbol-izes the penitential spirit. Religious traditions associated with Advent express all these themes.

Continued on page 10…

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road Houston, TX 77084 281-463-7878

www.SeasCatholic.org

December 2, 2018 2


Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 6:30 a.m. English 9:00 a.m. English 7:00 p.m. English On Friday, the evening Mass Is in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

7:30 p.m. Miércoles en Español Saturday 9:00 a.m. English

Anticipated Masses 5:00 p.m. English 6:30 p.m. Español 8:00 p.m. Tiếng Việt

Sunday Masses 7:00 a.m. English 8:30 a.m. English 10:30 a.m. English 12:15 p.m. English 2:00 p.m. Español 5:30 p.m. English 7:30 p.m. Español

Confession Tuesday—Thursday 7:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. Friday 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m. Saturday 3:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m. First Friday 8:00 a.m.—8:45 a.m. 5:45 p.m.—6:45 p.m.

Altar Flowers The altar flowers this Sunday are in memory of Lisa Sicola’s birthday.

The Immaculate Concept ion o f the Blessed V irgin Mary

Holy Day of Obligation

F r iday, December 7 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Holy Mass

7:00 p.m. Vietnamese (CDH) 8:30 p.m. Santa Misa en Español

Saturday, December 8

7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

The evening Masses of December 8 are those of the Second Sunday of Advent. However, attendance at an evening Mass

will fulfill the obligation of either the Holy Day or Sunday, but not both.

The Doctr ine of the Immaculate Concept ion from The Catechism of the Catholic Church

490 To become the mother of the Savior, Mary "was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role." The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as "full of grace.” In fact, in order for Mary to be able to give the free assent of her faith to the announce-ment of her vocation, it was necessary that she be wholly borne by God's grace. 491 Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, "full of grace" through God, was redeemed from the moment of her conception. That is what the dogma of the Immaculate Concep-tion confesses, as Pope Pius IX proclaimed in 1854:

The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her con-ception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, pre-served immune from all stain of original sin.

492 The "splendor of an entirely unique holiness" by which Mary is "enriched from the first instant of her conception" comes wholly from Christ: she is "redeemed, in a more exalted fashion, by reason of the merits of her Son.” The Father blessed Mary more than any other creat-ed person "in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places" and chose her "in Christ before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before him in love.”

December 2, 2018 3


Pancakes with St . N icholas Sunday, December 9 in the Community Life Center

7:30 a.m.—Noon

Featuring: pancakes, sausage, juices, milk, coffee, hot chocolate,

and special Christmas toppings at the pancake topping bar! Visit with St. Nicholas and enjoy the sounds

of the Advent season. Have fun in the Elves Workshop and more!

$3.00 Kids

$5.00 Adults $6.00 All the pancakes you can eat!

100% of the proceeds go to help fund

our 2017 youth summer programs.

Campaign Update

As of November 26, we have received pledges from 112 pa-rishioners totaling $452,569.21, of which $119,195.84 has al-ready been paid in. Please turn in your pledge soon! You may use the pledge envelope, or go to our website: www.SeasCatholic.org

December 7 is First Friday Join us for Holy Mass in a spirit of reparation for the sins of the world, and for healing in our Church and world. Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. in English and at 7:00 p.m. in Vietnamese. During the 9:00 a.m. Mass, we will pray the Novena to the Sacred Heart. Eucharistic Adoration will be available all day. Confessions will be heard at 8:00 a.m. & 5:45 p.m. More information on page 9.

Simbang Gabi The Holy Mass for our annual Sim-bang Gabi will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m., fol-lowed by fellowship at the CLC. For more information please call Julian Obmaces at 281-463-6104, or 832-875-3753; or Cora Be-navidez at 281-859-0668, or 832-497-6588. The Simbang Gabi is a novena of nine Masses, from December 16-24, celebrated in preparation for Christmas. Traditionally celebrat-ed early in the morning, in the U.S., the Mass is normally in the evening.

Parish Blood Drive Today Give the gift of life by giving blood at our parish blood drive, which will take place between 8:00 a.m. at 1:00 p.m. in the CLC. You may give even if you don’t have an appointment. In addition to your blood dona-tion, you will be able to send a Christmas card to someone who will spend their holidays in the hos-pital. For information about future blood drives, please contact Barbara Hassig at 281-463-1041 or by e-mail at: [email protected]. Our par-ish code is 1349.

December 2, 2018 4


Knights of Columbus Council 8096 If you are a Catholic man and you are not a mem-ber of the Knights of Columbus, you are missing a wonderful opportunity to transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your par-ish, give back to your community, grow in your faith plus many more benefits. We meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:30pm, with a small meal served @ 7pm, in the Community Life Center (CLC). Contact Grand Knight Clint Porche @ [email protected] or Membership Director, Mike Jackson @ [email protected]. Visit us @ KofC8096.org Respect Life Committee For information about upcoming pro-life activities, you are invited to contact James Pinedo at his per-sonal e-mail: [email protected]. Cursillo—Northwest Ultreya Cursillo is a Catholic lay movement that offers an op-portunity to meet Christ in a more intimate way. Cursillo provides a lifetime plan for following Christ through prayer, study and action, in friendship with others. As a part of Cursillo, our monthly Ultreya meet-ing brings the community together to encourage each other by sharing and witnessing to our life in Christ. We meet at 9:45 AM on the third Saturday of each month in the Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Duane King 281-615-8942 DE COLORES! Helping Hands Ministry We assist families in pre-planning for funerals. To schedule an appointment, please call Beth Wood at 281-413-9682. Bereavement support in the form of printed Carenotes specific to a family’s need is pro-vided at the time of a Funeral or Memorial Mass. Parish Nursing Ministry The Parish Nursing ministry is comprised of health care professionals and others who have the health of our

parishioners at heart. They are nurses, therapists, edu-cators, and experts in the fields of health promotion. Some work in home health, elderly assistance, aging, hospice, general medicine, surgery, oncology, ob-stetrics, domestic violence and intensive care. They work to coordinate care for parishioners in their time of need. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Please feel free to call Wyona (281-433-5365) or Kim (832-746-1135) if you have health questions or would like to join this growing ministry. R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for people who are thinking about the possibility of be-coming Catholic. It is for the un- baptized, people of other faiths or people who have been baptized Catholic but did not complete the sacraments of Initiation. We explore the beliefs of the Catholic Church and discern, over a period of many months, if they desire to become Catholic. If you are inter-ested, or have a relative, friend or co-worker who has expressed this interest, please call: Nadia Jara: 281- 463-7878 ext. 337 or at [email protected]. Diaper and Wipes Drive The SEAS Ladies Auxiliary and The ACTS Apostolate invite you to participate in our Diaper and Wipes Drive to benefit Foundation for Life. Members from both organizations will be at the flag-poles to collect diapers, wipes and if you wish money to purchase these items the weekends of December 1st /2nd; and December 8th /9th after all masses. You may also drop off the diapers and wipes during these weekends in the playpen located in the nar-thex. Won’t you please join us in the spirit of giving this Christmas Season to these babies? For more information about our Diaper & Wipes Drive contact Dolores Nevares at [email protected] or call her at 713-582-3100.

Par i sh Apostolates and Announcements

December 2, 2018 5


Free English Language Classes English class on Mondays, Sept. 10 - May 20, 2019, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (behind Wings ‘N More). Contact Jan Gar-za 832-443-4248, or at [email protected]. You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting provided). Join us any week! LỚP HỌC TIẾNG ANH MIỂN PHÍ Các ngày THỨ HAI, Ngày 10 tháng 9/2018 - Ngày 20 tháng 5/2019, từ 9:00-11:00 sáng & 7:00 - 9:00 chieu’ Tại nhà Thờ Copperfield, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (ở sau Wings 'N More). Xin liên lạc JAN GARZA 832-443-4248 [email protected]

VIRTUS Protecting God's Children® Adult Awareness Session is a three-hour training that helps clergy, staff, volunteers and parents understand the facts and myths about child sexual abuse; how perpetrators operate; and how caring adults can take five im-portant steps to keep children safe. Sessions are held throughout the year at various parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese and are free of charge. Jeannie Nelson, director: 713-652-4499.

Serv ice, Youth, and Community

For current 5th-7th graders For current 8th-12th graders

December 2, 2018 6


Charismatic Prayer Group December Happenings

“God so loved the world that He sent His only Son” (John 3:16) The long awaited coming of Jesus is at last upon us as preparation gives way to celebration of the actual birth of our Lord Jesus. In December, Luke’s gospel for the Liturgy brings us through preparation, the Nativity and Jesus teaching the elders in the temple. As we hear the Gospel teaching of Jesus beginning His mission of our salvation, let our celebration of His birth always remind us that Jesus’ salvific mission reaches far beyond that Christmas Day over two-thousand years ago and continues to draw the world toward Him until the end of time. If you are looking for more ways to connect your life with your faith, please join us on Friday evenings in December from 7:30 pm to 9 pm in the Prayer Room of the Family Life Center. Hear Jesus teachings come alive in the Gospel. We will share God’s word, have live music of praise and worship and interces-sory prayers for healing and thanksgiving. Fellowship and light refreshments follow. December 7th “Prepare the way of the Lord.” December 14th “What then should we do to prepare?” December 21st “Blessed are you who believed.” December 28th “All who heard were astounded at His understanding.” Discussion topics at our December gatherings are from the Gospel of: Luke 3:1-6, 3:10-18, 1:39-45, 2;41-52 African Charismatic Prayer Group We meet every Friday from 7:30 p.m.—9:00 p.m. in room 8 of the Family Life Center (FLC). For more information please call Brother Tony at 562-612-9753. Thanks and God bless you. Eucharistic Adoration Our Lord asks us through the Apostle Matthew (26:40): “Could you not watch one hour with me?” The adoration chapel is open twenty-four hours a day for your prayer and contemplation of the Blessed Sacrament. Please contact Suzanne Porter to sign-up for an hour each week: 281-855-7235 or [email protected].

Lighthouse Talk of the Week Confession by Fr. Larry Richards Based upon his proven and powerful parish mission presen-tation, Fr. Larry Richards’ talk on Confession has become the #1 talk in North America dealing with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He is riveting, honest, humorous, very hu-man, and often touchingly gentle. Fr. Larry provides listen-ers with hope for a closer, healing relationship with Jesus Christ. Parishioner Comments: “I re-evaluated my entire way of living because it made me realize that I was not as close to God as I thought!” “Fr. Larry spoke so I could understand and relate to what he was saying. I was always afraid of going to confession as I didn't know what to say or how to express myself, but now I have a better understanding of confession.” Your generous donations to cover our cost will assure con-tinued availability of these wonderful resources!

That Man is You Men’s Formation Program

Invest a little time in yourself to become a better husband, father and spiritual leader in your family! Coffee, juice, donuts & kolaches are served to jump start your morning. No cost, preparation or outside commitments!

Spring Program: The Unveiling of Love This Week’s Program (December 5):

The Gospel of John: The Book of Signs Speaker: Dr. John Cavidini The Book of Signs and the Seven Miracles Understanding with the Eyes of Faith The Structure and Outline of John’s Gospel Miracles as Signs of Something Deeper Visit our website at www.paradisusdei.org and click on “Learn More” in the THAT MAN IS YOU section or contact

Carlos Alatorre 832-265-7708 [email protected]

Wherever you are in your spiritual life, Jesus Christ wants to meet you right there and take you further!

Spir i tua l and Inte l lectual Format ion

December 2, 2018 7


Box Tops for School Our school collects Box Tops and Tyson Project A+ labels. Please look for these labels on products you buy every day and submit them as they really do add up! This year, we will be rewarding the top four students who turn in the most labels with a gift card to share with their families. Please make sure you submit labels in a plastic baggie with your child's name, grade and teacher to be counted. Please contact Lara Hlavaty if you have questions or would like to volunteer to help me in processing these la-bels for redemption. Thank you.

We thank you for your continued support of our St. Vincent de Paul Ministry. Our mission is truly a blessing to all whom we serve. Here is a summary of our October activity. ASSISTANCE/ASISTENCIA: Food/Comida $ 1,725.00 Rent/Renta $ 9,549.56 Electric/ Electricidad $ 2,217.77 Water /Agua $ 459.88 Natural Gas/Gas Natural $ 41.57 Transportation/Gasolina $ 250.00 TOTAL $14,243.78 SVDP EXPENSES/GASTOS GENERALES: Office Phones-Internet/ Teléfonos $ 229.91 TOTAL EXPENSES/GASTOS TOTAL $ 229.91 October Contributions/Contribuciones $ 12,231.55

Phone: 281-463-4560 Hours: M-W-F 9 am – 12 noon

Horas Oficina: Lun-Mierc-Vier 9 am- 12 Medio dia

Announcements

Knights of Columbus Council 8096

2018 HOLIDAY NUT SALE Supporting

Foundation for Life

Sale Dates Outside Church

Dec 8

after 5:00 Mass, & 6:30 Mass

Dec 2 and Dec 9 after 7:00 Mass, 8:30 Mass,

10:30 Mass, 12:15 Mass, & 2:00 Mass

Varieties—all one pound bags

Mammoth Pecan Halves- $12 Honey Roasted Pecans-$12 Praline Pecans-$12 Deluxe Mixed Nuts-$11 Cashews-$11 Walnuts Light Halves-$10 Whole Natural Almonds-$9 Honey Roasted Peanuts-$7

More information: Chuck Blumentritt @ 713-205-8819 or email:

[email protected]

December 2, 2018 8


October 7-15 Panqueques con Papá Noel Domingo, 9 de diciembre en el Centro Comunitario

7:30 a.m.—Mediodía

Ofrendando panqueques, salchichas, jugos, leche, café, chocolate caliente

Aderezos y coberturas de Navidad para los panqueques!

Visiten a Papa Noel y disfruten los sonidos

de la temporada de adviento. Diviértanse en el Taller de los Duendes y mas

$3.00 Niños

$5.00 Adultos $6.00 Todo los panqueques que pueden comer!

100% de los ingresos se usan para ayudar

a financiar programas juveniles de verano, 2017.

December 2, 2018 9


The First Friday devotion arose from a private revelation to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque in the seventeenth century. The devotion involves participating in the Holy Mass and receiving Holy Communion on nine consec-utive first Fridays of the month. It is like a novena which is prayed over consecutive months rather than over consecutive days, and is offered for the particular intention of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. “Reparation” refers to the spiritual healing that is needed because of the effects of sin. The small penance we receive in confession is an act of reparation, that helps to repair the evil consequences of our unfaithfulness. We can make acts of reparation in other ways: through prayer, fasting, sacrifice and self-denial. In the Gospel, Jesus says that some demons “can only be driven out by prayer and fasting” (Mark 9:29). Jesus refers not only to literal demons, but also to the figurative demons of sin and the inclination to sin. Acts of rep-aration are powerful spiritual weapons that can drive away the influence of evil from ourselves and others. Uniting our prayers, works and sufferings to those of Jesus, we can make some reparation for our offenses and those of others. Because we ae members of Christ through Baptism, our offerings become part of the work of the Lord—His suffering and death—which was undertaken to make reparation for the sins of the world. St. Paul explained, “Now I rejoice in my suffering for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His Body, that is the Church” (Cf. Colossians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 1:5f; Ephesians 3:1, 13 ). What is lacking in the suffering of Christ? Only our participation. Through acts of reparation, we enter into the redemptive suffering of Christ, and in a certain sense, become co-redeemers through Him. First Friday Devotion Nine consecutive Fridays in reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Our Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque (1647-1690), a French nun of the Visitation Order, and gave her the special task to spread devotion to His Most Sacred Heart at a time when religion was growing cold in the hearts of mankind. Jesus asked for special prayers and practices to make amends (reparation) for this great neglect to the proper reverence owed to God. For those who did this faithfully, he made what St. Margaret Mary referred to as the “Great Promise” which was the last and greatest of the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

“I promise you in the unfathomable mercy of my heart that my omnipotent love will procure the grace of final penitence for all those who receive communion on nine successive first Fridays of the month; they will not die in my disfavor [the grace of final repentance], or without having received the sacraments, since my divine heart will be their sure refuge in the last moments of their life.”

Conditions to Fulfill the Devotion The specific conditions to receive the Great Promise of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are: 1. Receive Holy Communion on nine consecutive first Fridays of the month (this assumes that the person is in

a state of grace, having made a sacramental confession for any mortal sins prior to receiving commun-ion).

2. Have the intention, at least implicitly, of making reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for all the sinful-ness and ingratitude of all people, including (especially) oneself.

First Friday Devotions

December 2, 2018 10


MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO CATOLICO - USA FEDERACION HOUSTON SANTA ELIZABETH

CICLO 2018-2019 Inscripciones abiertas, únete a las más de 120 familias

de esta comunidad que han descubierto cómo mejorar su vida familiar y de pareja.

MARIO Y ELISA GALLEGOS

Presidentes

Romualdo y Narce Sepulveda: [email protected] (832) 368 - 5457 Toni y Laura Romero: (832) 475 - 4997

Estudio de la Biblia Se les invita cordialmente a participar en nuestros Estudio de la Biblia, tomando lugar todos los martes de 12:30-2:30, en el FLC cuarto A. Estudiamos las Sagradas Escrituras, estu-dios sobre nuestra Fe Católica, usando varios recursos in-cluyendo el Catecismo. Para más información, favor de mandar mensaje texto a Guadalupe Ortiz 281-620-8308. Gracias! Clases de Doctrina Las clases de Doctrina comenzarán en la semana que en-tra. Los invitamos a inscribir a sus hijos en los programas di-ferentes que ofrecemos. También estamos recibiendo las formas para servir como catequistas o ayudantes. Para más información puede comunicarse con Lucia Rueda (281) 463-7878 Ext. 320 o al correo electrónico: [email protected] Clases de Ingles Gratis Clases de inglés para adultos los lunes, el 10 de Septiembre – el 20 de Mayo, 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (Puede empezar cualquier semana). Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More). Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o [email protected]. Tiene que tener 18 años o más. No hay servicios de niñera. Legión de María Formacion de Adultos Martes FLC #9 7:30 pm: Patricia Romo 713-302-1272 Martes FLC #10 7:30 pm: Liliana Diaz 281-723-2328 Viernes FLC #9 6:15pm: Marlene Rocha 832-410-5273

Formacion de Jovenes 10-18 Anos Viernes FLC #9 7:45 pm (ingles): Marlene Rocha 832-

410-5273

Continued from front page…

The Advent Wreath One of the most evident of Advent customs, fa-miliar to most, is the Advent wreath, which is a beautiful way of marking the progression of the Advent season and for preparing for the great feast of the Nativity of Our Lord. Fr. Francis X. Weiser, SJ, in his work, Handbook of Christian Feasts and Customs, he says this about the custom of the Advent wreath: The Advent wreath originated a few hundred years ago among the Lutherans of eastern Ger-many. It probably was suggested by one of the many light symbols which were used in folklore at the end of November and beginning of De-cember... The Christians in medieval times kept many of these lights and fire symbols alive as popular traditions and ancient folklore. In the sixteenth century the custom started of using such lights as a religious symbol of Advent in the houses of the faithful. This practice quickly spread among the Protestants of eastern Ger-many and was soon accepted by Protestants and Catholics in other parts of the country. Re-cently it has not only found its way to America, but has been spreading so rapidly that it is al-ready a cherished custom in many homes. The Advent wreath is exactly what the word im-plies, a wreath of evergreens (yew or fir or lau-rel), made in various sizes. It is either suspended from the ceiling or placed on a table, usually in front of the family shrine. Fastened to the wreath are four candles standing upright, at equal dis-tances. These candles represent the four weeks of Advent.

Continued on page 12...

Announcements — Avisos

December 2, 2018 11


Pasos básicos para confesarse Entra al confesionario sin miedo, confiando en la misericordia de Jesús: Penitente: Ave María Purísima. Sacerdote: Sin pecado concebida. Penitente: Bendígame padre porque he pecado. Hace ... de mi última confesión. Mis pecados son los siguientes... Confiesa todos los pecados desde tu última con-fesión. No es necesario ilustrar detalles de lo ocurrido. Por ejemplo: "Ofendí gravemente a mis padres de palabra" en vez de: "Íbamos en el carro y papa sacó una vieja conversación.... me habló de una novia... reaccioné....entonces..." Confiesa tus propios pecados y no los ajenos. El confesionario no es para desahogarse contando lo que nos han hecho otros. Sacerdote ofrece algún consejo e imparte la pe-nitencia. Penitente reza el Acto de Contrición, por ejemplo: Pésame Dios mío y me arrepiento de todo corazón de haberte ofendido. Pésame por el infierno que merecí y por el cielo que perdí; pero mucho mas me pesa porque pecando ofendí un Dios tan bueno y tan grande como vos; antes querría haber muerto que haberle ofendido, y propongo firmemente ayudado por tu divina gracia, no pecar mas y evitar las ocasiones próximas de pecado. Amen Sacerdote imparte la absolución con estas pala-bras: "Dios, Padre de misericordia..." y despide al penitente en paz.

Como Confesarse Bien Antes de confesarnos realizamos un examen de concien-cia . Vamos a un lugar tranquilo, preferiblemente ante el sagrario, para orar. Solo Dios puede iluminar nuestra reali-dad y darnos los medios para responder a la gracia. La confesión solo puede hacerse ante un sacerdote.

Examen de Conciencia: ¿He rechazado o abandonado mi fe? ¿Me he preocupa-

do por conocerla mejor? ¿La he defendido, o me he aver-gonzado de ella? ¿Hay algún aspecto de la fe que no acepto?

¿He tomado el nombre de Dios en vano? ¿He hecho espiri-tismo o he confiado en adivinos u horóscopos? ¿He mostra-do falta de respeto por las personas, lugares o cosas san-tas?

¿He faltado voluntariamente a Misa los domingos o días de precepto?

¿He recibido al Señor en la Sagrada Comunión teniendo algún pecado grave en mi conciencia?

¿Le he recibido sin agradecimiento o sin la debida reveren-cia?

¿He sido impaciente, he tenido celos o me he enfadado?

¿He albergado rencores o he estado poco dispuesto a perdonar?

¿He sido violento con otras personas verbal o físicamente?

¿He cooperado o alentado a alguien a abortar, destruir embriones, a la eutanasia o a otro medio para acabar con la vida humana?

¿He tenido odio o he hecho juicios críticos de pensamiento o de obra? ¿He menospreciado a otros?

¿He hablado mal de otros?

¿He tomado alcohol en exceso? ¿Heconsumido drogas?

¿He mirado vídeos o páginas web pornográficas? ¿He co-metido actos impuros conmigo mismo o con otras perso-nas? ¿Vivo con alguien como si estuviéramos casados sin estarlo?

Si estoy casado, ¿procuro amar a mi cónyuge por encima de cualquier otra persona? ¿Pongo mi matrimonio en pri-mer lugar? ¿Y mis hijos? ¿Tengo una actitud abierta a nue-vas vidas?

¿Permito que mi trabajo ocupe tiempo y energías que co-rresponden a mi familia o amigos?

¿He sido soberbio o egoísta de pensamiento o de obra? ¿He desatendido a los pobres o a los necesitados?¿He gastado dinero para mi comodidad o lujo personal olvi-dando mis responsabilidades hacia otros y hacia la Iglesia?

¿He dicho mentiras? ¿He sido honesto y diligente en mi trabajo? ¿He robado o engañado a alguien en el trabajo?

¿Me he dejado llevar por la pereza? ¿He preferido mi co-modidad personal al servicio a los demás? ¿He desatendi-do mi responsabilidad de acercar a los demás a Dios con mi ejemplo y mi palabra?

December 2, 2018 12


Serv ice, Youth, and Community

SEAS Ladies Auxiliary Our purpose is to assist the Knights of Columbus #8096 and promote fellowship among K. of C. families. We may also provide support to SEAS Church and its ministries, as well as other charitable organizations. Members must be female (18 years or older), and a relative of a K. of C. member, and/or a member of SEAS, and be supportive of the works of the Ladies Auxiliary and Knights of Columbus Council #8096. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month. To join or get more information, please contact: Maria Chaffey, President at 281-304-4454; Dolores Nevares, Mem-bership Chair at 713-582-3100; or Sandy Janda, Treasurer at 281-463-1819. The Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) helps us con-tinue Christ’s mission by supporting works that one parish cannot undertake alone. These include Cath-olic education; pastoral ministries for the sick, the poor and the incarcerated; the formation and edu-cation of church leadership; social service programs such as Catholic Charities. With your gift, you will re-ceive a subscription to The Texas Catholic Herald.

American Heritage Girls American Heritage Girls is a program open to girls age 5 to 18. We provide an alternative to the traditional scouting programs for girls. Our tagline “Faith, Service, Fun” cap-tures the essence of our organization. We earn badges in multiple activities and teach girls servant leadership. Our balanced programming includes 6 emphases: Faith, Citi-zenship, Leadership, Social, Emotional, and Life Skills. Amer-ican Heritage Girls is open to girls of all faiths and abilities. To find out more go to: Americanheritagegirls.org, or con-tact us at [email protected] and visit us on September 27th at 6:30pm. Email for exact location at SEAS. Blood Drive Schedule for 2019 The 2019 SEAS blood drives are scheduled for March 17th, June 2nd, Sept. 1st and Dec. 1st from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the FLC building.

Continued from page 10… Daily at a certain time (usually in the evening), the family gathers for a short religious exercise. Every Sunday of Advent one more candle is lit, until all four candles shed their cheerful light to announce the approaching birthday of the Lord. All oth-er lights are extinguished in the room, and only the gentle glow of the live candles illuminates the darkness. After some prayers, which are recited for the grace of a good and holy preparation for Christmas, the family sings one of the tradition-al Advent hymns or a song in honor of Mary. The traditional symbolism of the Advent wreath reminds the faithful of the Old Testament, when humanity was "sitting in the darkness and in the shadow of death" (Luke 2:79); when the prophets, illumined by God, announced the Redeemer; and when the hearts of men glowed with the desire for the Messiah. The wreath -- an ancient symbol of victory and glory -- symbolizes the "fulfillment of time" in the coming of Christ and the glory of His birth. In some sections of Europe it is customary for persons with the name of John or Joan to have the first right to light the can-dles on the Advent wreath and Christmas tree, because John the Evangelist starts his Gospel by calling Christ the "Light of the World" and John the Baptist was the first one to see the light of divinity shining about the Lord at His baptism in the Jor-dan. With regard to the form of the Advent wreath, within North America and quite possibly within the English speaking world generally, the most common sight is of Advent wreaths with three violet colored candles and one rose, approximating the liturgical colors of each respective Sunday of Advent. (To this as well, some will also add a central white candle to be lit on Christmas Day). In Germany, the traditional custom has been (and still is), not for violet and rose candles to be used, but instead, red.

December 2, 2018 13


How to go to Confession

In order to make a good confession, we examine our conscience, asking God’s help to know our sins and to be truly sorry for them.

R i te of Reconci l iat ion

Priest: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Penitent: Amen. Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (say how long) since my last confession. My sins are (confess your sins). When you are done, the priest will give you spiritu-al advice and assign a penance. He will then ask you to pray an Act of Contrition, for example: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

- or- O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they have offended Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve wit the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. The Priest then says the Prayer of Absolution while the penitent listens. At the conclusion of the pray-er, make the sign of the Cross and say, “Amen.” Priest: Go in peace Penitent: Thanks be to God Complete your penance as soon as possible. If you were given prayers to say, try to pray them in church before departing.

How to Make a Good Confession Confession is not difficult, but it does require preparation. We should begin with prayer, placing ourselves in the presence of God, our loving Father. We seek healing and forgiveness through repentance and a resolve to sin no more. Then we review our lives since our last confession, searching our thoughts, words and actions for that which did not conform to God’s command to love Him and one another through His laws and the laws of His Church. This is called an examination of conscience. Examination of Conscience Ask God to help you make a good confession. In quiet reflection ask yourself: Since my last confession… Did I pray to God, daily and from my heart? Did I live and witness to my Catholic faith, joyfully &

courageously? Did I take God’s name in vain? Did I curse anyone or make false oaths? Did I engage in superstitious or occult practices?

Did I attend and participate actively at Mass on Sun-days and holy days of obligation? Did I fast & abstain on prescribed days?

Did I respect people in authority? My employer? Did I honor my parents?

Was I violent or unnecessarily aggressive (e.g., physi-cally, verbally, psychologically, etc.) with anyone?

Was I prideful, stubborn, or rude with anyone? Did I hold a grudge?

Did I abuse alcohol, prescription medications, or ille-gal drugs? Did I overindulge in food?

Did I consent to, recommend, advise, or actively take part in an abortion? Did I use abortifacient drugs?

Did I view pornography, entertain lustful thoughts, conversations or actions?

Was I unloving to my spouse? Did I engage in adul-terous activity (e.g., sexual, emotional, virtual, etc.)? Did I use contraceptives?

Was I neglectful of the spiritual, intellectual, emotion-al, or physical needs of my spouse, children, or fami-ly?

Did I steal or damage another’s property? Was I hon-est and just in my business relations? Did I waste time at work?

Did I contribute to the needs of the spiritually and materially poor with my time and resources?

Did I engage in gossip? Did I lie? Did I speak poorly of others? Did I judge anyone unfairly?

Did I envy anyone? Was I jealous of others or or cov-et another’s belongings?

December 2, 2018 14


Army Salvador E. Zapata, Christopher Porras, Kristin Baron, Juan Vega Jr. Jessie H. Treviño II, Jesse Sinfuentes, Henry García, Gilbert Álvarez, Michael Wright, Ray Banda, Manny Hernández, Jim Branson, Joshua A. Chavira, Richard Christie, Melissa Comiskey, David García, Antonio R. Delgado, Mike Fitzgerald, Ky V. Truong, John García, Jack Longmire, Chris Lawrence, Gabriel de la Garza, Juan Manuel, Matthew O’Dowd, Marc Maziarz, Joshua Salsgiver, Tim Woods, James Scherwitz, Matthew Soileau, Tony Thompson, Michael Carty, Jessie H. Treviño, Christian Urena, Danny Morales, Jerry Morales, Joshua A. Treviño, Michael Hori, Scott Pfirman, Timothy Soto, David Freeman, Cameron J, Saltus, Trevor Marshall, Daniel Pruitt, Joseph Nadasky, Roosevelt Harris, Christina González, Evan Adams, Janet González, Alberto Moreno, Victor Delgado, Luis Rosales, Sgt. Christopher Farías, Louis Hendershot, Jr. Rudy Banda III, Elvia Ayala, Manuel James López, Andy Huayamave, Sarah Campo,

Maximilian Klein, Sgt. Epigmenio Gómez Jr., Chris Figeria, Alexis Roman, Hunter Thigpen, Marco Hernandez, Thomas Stovall, Jorge Rodolfo Cantu Darien Moore Dillan Lee Mordecai Sgt. Erich J. Frankiewicz Frank Gabriel Padilla Jr Andy Alvarado Navy Jessica López, Matthew Rodríguez, A.J. Edwards, Joe Vaughn, Christopher McMullin, Linsum Flores, Michael Fruggiero, Chris Rode, Stuart Marshall, Gabriela San Martin, Jason Rodríguez, Mark Riddle, Raymond J. Reyes, Cristian Shirl, Sean V. Saluzzi, Thomas Roche, Justin J. Trudeau, William Wilkerson, Paul Zielinski, Candy Flores, Jonathan Hyacinth, Alejandro Alatorre, Jonathan Young, Sean G. McBeth, Justin Ryan Keyser, Patricia Meehan. Donovan Angevine William Johnson Marines Brad Harless, Zachary Bond, Adam Garcia, Marvin Boruca, Kleber Villalva, Frank Campos, Omar García, Stefan Barcik, Steven E. Jiménez, Patrick Lambert, Stephen Mayeaux, Randall T. Schindler, Jimy Perafan

Peter Tate Jr., Vincent Flores, Albert García, Jason Wood, Joseph Mooney, Hunter W. Moffitt, Anetor Asibor, Albert García , Sergio Perez, Keith Breeckner, Ricky Isaac Hernández, Vinny Escobar, Ryan Foley, Victor Carrión-Martínez, Christopher Unger, Kidany Vaquero, Ryan DeKay, Codie M. Barnett, Sherry L. Sola, Kevin Flores, Matthew Araiza, Jakob Murray Lysias Jovian Maciel Nathan Durling Air Force Coy Daniel Incaprera, Christie Scherwitz, Phillip M. Doria, David Nordel, Vincent Becklund, David Harrison, Robert N. Lobit, Sean Huggins, Dennis J. Morosin, Don Sarmiento, Raphael Ashe, Kenzie O’Leary, Tsg.Srg. Don Park, Nathalie Rodríguez, David Anthony, Nathalie Huayamave, Nelvin Rodríguez, Maurice James Hardy II, Ricardo Villalva Jr. Daniel Araiza National Guard Camilo Orozco, Ed Dextraze, Tony Nies, Jerry Torres, Kevin Westlund, Cynthia Tobon

On the Cover: The Tree of Jessee (detail). Stained glass. Artist un-known. Chartres Cathedral.

Monday, December 3 6:30 a.m. Miguel Reyes 9:00 a.m. Faithful departed of SEAS 7:00 p.m. Denise & Juan Carlos Hervert

Tuesday, December 4

6:30 a.m. Ricardo Ricky Urdaneta 9:00 a.m. Jose Bruno Robledo 7:00 p.m. Vera family

Wednesday, December 5

6:30 a.m. In thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. Margaret Painter 7:00 p.m. Olga Miranda 8:30 p.m. Ubaldo Garcia

Thursday, December 6

6:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. Frank Jr. & Josephine Coselli 7:00 p.m. Jairo Guerrero

Friday, December 7

6:30 a.m. Maria del Socorro Padilla 9:00 a.m. Francis Layton

7:00 p.m. In thanksgiving

Saturday, December 8

9:00 a.m. Pro Populo 5:00 p.m. Maria C. Delgado 6:30 p.m. Abel Toro 8:00 p.m. Zoila Alvarado

Sunday, December 9

7:00 a.m. Helen Moyer 8:30 a.m. Lou Davis

10:30 a.m. Pro Populo 12:15 a.m. Restituta Torralba Vera

2:00 p.m. Enrique Zamudio Galvan 5:30 p.m. Albert C. Baroski 7:30 p.m. Arnoldo Merino

5:30 p.m. Intention of celebrant 7:00 p.m. Intention of celebrant (Viet.)

8:30 p.m. Intention of celebrant

7:30 a.m. Intention of celebrant

Mass Intentions

The Scripture readings for daily Mass may be found at: www.USCCB.org

December 2, 2018 15


Let us Pray for God’s Healing for all the Sick (A) Luis Acosta, Rita Aguilar, Manuel Alvarez, Dave Anderson, Jan Arnold, Kathryn Arnst, Jack Aultman, Vicenta Avellaneda, Dezmond Allan, Anthony Anderson, David Agatha, Anna Anaweta and family (B) Marie Borelli, Don Barnes, Estefano Bermejo, Carmen Vazquez Blanco, Anita Blomberg, Laure Boconvi, Lin Boehlert, Maria Borrero, Anita Ber-nardo, Mike Bragg, Ashley Blevins, Mr. & Mrs. Boctor, Benjamin, Tekaylah Bonds (C) Hum-berto Fabian Caballero, Fabian Cabrello, Carolina Cabrello, Cristian Neil Caballero, Juan Antonio Cabrera, Sarah Callans, Diane Calzado, Lucia Angela Carbone, Ricardo Cas-taneda III, Margarita Castano, Sally Castro, Yok Chang, Henry Chang, Maria Elena Chavez, Chavez-Vargas Family, Gilberto S. Cisneros, Elizabeth Cisneros, Victor H Cisneros, Kayson Clay, Maria Colon, Erin Conney, Mike and Julie Cook, Edward Costello Jr., Mi-chael Alfred Crewell, Grant Cruise Family, Emmanuel Cubillos, Remedios Cuevas, Omar Cabrera, Patricia Crim, Todd Carroll, (D) Vuong (David) Minh Dao, Alex Diaz, Luis Enrique Diaz, John Doll, Mary Dorelli, Dale Le Duc, Bobby Duenas, Marlene Dunlap, Gertrude Dunlap, Marlon Dunlap, Debbie Dunn, Tony D’Alessandro, Martin Dunlap, Maggie Debenedette, Josephine De la Garza, Jaime De la Garza, Rose Mary Diaz, Lisa Marie Diaz (E) Faye Edwards, Marisa Ehrig, Luis Madico Escudero, Isabel Escamilla, Anna & Meg Emembolu (F) Sgt. Christopher Farias, Jody Ferguson, Steve Flannery, Jonhy Francisco, Yorley Frias, Samuel Fuentes, AA Fuentes III, (G) Joseph Gallagher, Gerard Gallegos, Jonahs Galloway, Victoria Alana Garcia, Juan Alberto Garcia, Rosa Garcia, Lydia Ann Garcia, Elizabeth Gardner, Homer Garza, Gene Gessert, Kelly Gillespie, Mariana De Jesus Gonzalez, Nelly Abby Gonzalez, John A Guillespie, Roland Gusman, Mrs. Estera Guitierrez, Fabian Guttierez, Victoria Gomez, Shawn Genning, Jaxon Godkin, Claudia Galvan (H) Caroline Hallford, Milton Hanas, Renee Hanna, Bob Hartnett, Joyce Hennessy, Olivia Hernandez, Shirley Harris, Amy Diaz Hinojosa, Alison Hanst(J) Jessica Jacobson, Cecilia Jimenez, Dana Jones, Gene Juranka, Jenell, Mario Jardin, John Jones, Alicia Jardin (K) Elih Kars, Megan Kelly, Sharon Kettner, Lane Kimble, Gene Kimble, Douglas K. (L) Netta Laird, Scott Laird, Jose Lara, Carlos Humberto Bolivar Lara, Christian Lebanc, Mike Leditin, Julio Lezama, Doug Lidiak, Gary Lindig, Stanley Loziek, Mitchell Lyon, Zee Lee, Harper Lee, Jay LeDuc (M) Ines Madice, Agustin Madona, Gerardo Madrigal, Kevin Malanaphy, Adelaida Maldonado, Judy Mamaclay, Karen Berenice Margarito, Evelyn Marinas, Roy Martin, Bradley Martinez, David Martinez, Emily Martinez, Walter Mayko, Lia McLean, Karlin Medlin, Noah Medlin & family, Nelson Mejia, Carol Melz, Nenita Mendiola, Rudy Mendo-za, Frank Meyer, Lilvon Michael, Byron Michael, Manuela Alicia Ortiz Molina, Jose Manuel Monreal, Lamar Montalvo, Sergio Montoya, Margie Morales, Sandra Morales-Negron, Drake Motolet, Jeanne Marie Matthews, Lesley Marroquin, Jackie Mitchem, Lola Morris, Juanita Millender, Danny Mitchell, Luis Madico, Anthony Montenegro, Celia Martinez, Deisy Maines, Michael McGeary (N) Ryan Naulty, Virginia Neiser, Mary Neminach, Vicky Nevares, Andres Nevares, Alpha Newgene, Shirley Ngang, Gam Thi Nguyen, Janell No-eth, Rosa L. Nietes, John, Chidera, Chisom, Maurene and Tobe Ndub, Butin Ngim (O) Rodolfo Ocampo, Julie Ojonta, Leonor Orozco, Danna Paola Osollo, (P) Melanie Pearson, Julian Gregory Pearson, Maria Antonia Medina Perez, Robert D. Perez, Robert A. Perez, Lisa Peterson, Benjamin Poblete, Bobby Prize, Ofelia Padilla, Dolores Petrich (Q) Jeannine Quintero, (R) Doris Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Rodolfo E. Ramirez Jr., Chris Ramirez, Nery Randa, Jerrene Randall, Jack Randall, Valentin Rangel, Olga Sarahi Reyna, Joel Rivera, Lynette Roberts, Mark Rodriguez, Olefia Rodriguez, Sidney Rojo, Marcela Ramirez Roldan, Jose Rosas, Familia Montes Ruiz, Robinson Family, Michael Randall (S) Gisela Sachs, Elizabeth Salas, Judge Deborah Sanchez, Jose Santistevan, Marie Sauceda, Lee A. Sauseda, Khris Scherwitz, Mary Jane Schillinger, Francis Schillinger, Evan Schuessler, Lupita Scotka, Tommy Sebesta, Daniel Shay, Mrs. D. Florence Sicola, Johnny Sicola, Amelia Soarces, Bob Sommers, Mariana Soto, Jo Stewart, Fred Stoehr, Thomas Stovall, Hanna Stoval, Gloria Schulze, Maverick Schwantzenlaug, Sandy Stephenson, Isabel Saucedo, Dan Schuessler, Esther De la Garza Salazar,(T) Dolores Tallman, Verneta Thomas, Martha Toledo, Claude Tournay, John Trevino, David Turilli, Silvia Tellez, Fanny Triana (V) Dioselvia Lozano de Vargas, Jose Vargas, Guadalupe Vasquez, Edith Vazquez, Linda Villanueva, Nemer Antonio Portccarrero Villagra Dang V. Vo, Mr. & Mrs. Vences, Mckenzie Valentine, Ashley Vleins, Angie Vazquez (W) Jim Wade & Jamie Wade, Ashley Wade, Nancy Wan-namaker, Claire Way, Bob Way, Irma Guadalupe Westry, Wilder Family, Marshall William-son, Mike Wilson, Mary Wilson, Gale Winberley, Sabrina Way, Tristan Weston (Y) Leora Yanda (Z) Gilberto Zamora, Leticia Zarzoza, Leo Zerguche, Victoriano Zamudio, Nora Zetino, and all others who also need our prayers. If you know anyone who is sick or in need of prayer support, please call 281-463-7878. Comuníquese al teléfono anterior si conoce algún enfermo que necesita el apoyo de la oración de nuestra familia parroquial.

stew

ards

hip Sunday, November 25, 2018

Regular Offertory $ 32,899 There was no second collection Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) Parish goal $270,000 Pledged-to-date $201,121 Paid-to-date $190,351 Number of participants 632

SEAS Parish Choir The parish choir provides music for special liturgies including Triduum, Confirmation, Holy Days of Obli-gation and other special liturgies. It is comprised of musicians from all of our other choirs. However, even if you don’t belong to one of our Sunday choirs, you can join this special choir which rehears-es every other Monday night. If you would like to join, please contact: Lyn Holleran at: [email protected].

Interim Organist and Choir Director

We welcome Mrs. Alexis Kutar-na as the interim organist and choir director for the 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Sunday Masses. Alexis teaches music in our parish school, and was for many years the Director of Music at St. Mary Seminary.

Alexis is also on the faculty of St. Basil’s School of Gregorian Chant at the University of St. Thomas. Alexis welcomes your involvement.

December 2, 2018 16


Parish Office 281-463-7878

Pastor Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds

Parochial Vicar Rev. Antonio Ortiz

Parochial Vicar Rev. Gregory Tran, C.M.C.

Parochial Vicar Rev. Preston Quintela

Deacons Tom Jeffers German Godoy Peter Tuu Hoang

Gilbert Johnson Chuck Pennell Alfonso Sosa

Managerial Administrator Deacon German Godoy

Director of Finance Linh Nguyen

Director of Liturgy & Music Carmen Delgado

Director of Religious Education Becky Brumbaugh

Director of Spanish Ministries Lucia Rueda

Director of Vietnamese Ministries Deacon Peter Tuu Hoang

Director of Family Life Nadia Jara

Director of Adolescent Catechesis & Evangelization

Donna Worley

Youth Apostolate Andrew Schuelke

Parish Office 281-463-7878

FAX 281-463-4822

Parish E-Mail [email protected]

Parish Website www.SeasCatholic.org

School Office 281-463-1444

School Website www.seascs.org

S.E.E.D.S. Office (pre-school) 281-855-2503

S.E.E.D.S. Website www.SeedsRootedInLove.org

Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Road Houston, Texas 77084-1599 281-463-7878 www.SeasCatholic.org

Bulletin Deadlines Submissions for the bulletin are due on Noon Monday, thirteen days in advance of publication date. Submit your information to Mrs. Patti Bergholtz at her e-mail: [email protected]. All submissions must be an MS Word document (no PDF files), us-ing Century Gothic font, size 9. Please do not use any other for-matting (i.e., all caps, bold, italics, underlining, colored text, text box-es, etc...). Graphics and photos are subject to editing. Bulletin Date Deadline December 16 December 3 Special edition Christmas and New Year’s bulletin (three weekends: Dec. 23-Jan. 6) deadline Dec. 10. January 13 December 24 January 20 December 31 January 27 January 7

281-463-7878 SeasOf f ice@SeasCathol ic .org

001722 St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (C) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-833-5941

J.M. PlumbingSales & Service

Cypress-HoustonJesse G. McKinley

281-469-6206 Lic #RMPL13890

15518 FM 529

281-550-7070www.freddysUSA.com

• SUNDAY SPECIAL •20% OFF ANY COMBO W/AD

Residential and Commercial

• Quality Service & Installation

• 25 yrs. experience

• Free Estimates

Call Today 281-536-7423

1327 Lake Pointe

Parkway, Suite 500

281.940.7963

WESTFIELDRANCH

A New Master planned Community with Great Amenities and Landscape Trails in Katy

Huge Incentives and Appliance Packages FREE! Save $$$ Now. Stop Renting

Come and Apply Now, Get Approved in 10 Minutes, while you wait

Call Now 281-855-9657 - Sales

POSTWOOD HOMES

3-6 BedroomsUp to 4.085 Square Feet

From $220’s

LAKE RIDGE BUILDERS

3-6 BedroomsUp to 3,164 Square Feet

From $200’s

T&A GLAMOUR SHOTSPHOTO BOOTH

[email protected] • 281-758-1400

“WE RENT PHOTO BOOTHS FOR ALL OCCASIONS”

15003 FM 529 Rd., Houston, TX 77095

25% OFF ALL NAILSSERVICESexpires 10-31-18

Nails Lash StudioUnder New Management

Manicure • Pedicure • Lash ExtensionsMon-Fri 10am-7pm • Sat: 9am-6pm • Sun: 11am-5pm

832.427.5709

CODE 9999

JOIN US FOROPEN HOUSE

RSVP TODAY AT VISIT.STHS.ORG

713.864.6348 • sths.org • @sthcatholic

ST. THOMASHIGH SCHOOLBASILIAN FATHERS • 1900

1:00PM Moran Fine Arts CenterSt. Thomas High School4500 Memorial Dr.Houston, TX 77007

DECEMBER

9(281) 560-3631

[email protected] #22935 Member TPREIA

PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR PROVIDING AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS

Residental Home • PrelistingNew Construction/Phase

11 Month Warranty10% Discount With Mention Of This Ad

Find & Like Us On Facebook

Brian or Sally, coordinators

860.399.1785www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com

an Official TravelAgency of Apostleship

of the Sea-USACST 2117990-70

001722 St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (B) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-833-5941

ART’S PEST CONTROLFamily Owned & Operated“Don’t Let Bugs Bug You!”10% OFF 1st Service Call w/ad

Free Estimates 281-398-0854

CYPRESS ACUPUNCTURE & CHIROPRACTIC13040 FM 529, Ste. G (at Edridge next to Cherry Home Furniture)

(713) 849-4804John Nguyen, D.C., F.I.A.M.A.

• Headaches, neck and back pain• Painful joints, numbness, arthritis• Hip, leg, shoulder, arm pain relief• Acupuncture• Nutrition and herbs• Auto Accidents

* Free Consultation & Exam

* 50% OFF FIRST INITIAL

VISIT ONLY (With Ad)

PLUMBING • HEATINGAIR CONDITIONINGSALES & SERVICE

Pool Heaters • Fixtures • Faucets • DisposersHot Water Heaters • Water & Gas Lines

713-464-4189TACL000355& MPL14303

STEVE TOUCHYATTORNEY AT LAW

ParishionerRepresenting Families & Businesses Since ’83

15840 FM 529, STE. 280HOUSTON, TX 77095

281-858-0700

St. Francis Religious GiftsLargest Selection of Catholic Gifts

First Communion - Books - Sacramentals

4906 Hwy 6 North, Bear Creek 281-859-0400

Houston’s Oldest & Most Trusted Family Owned Funeral Home & Cemetery Firm

Funerals &

CremationsTraditional &

Memorial Services

All Funeral Prearrangements

Accepted

14094 Memorial DriveHouston, Texas 77079

www.DettlingFuneral.com281-497-2121

Affordable Handyman281.414.5266

HOME REPAIR SERVICENo job too small

[email protected]

Perfect Cuts By TracyNo Appointment Necessary

(713) 896-0039

$1.00 OFF HAIRCUT$5.00 OFF COLOR/HI-LITES

ADULT $8.95 / CHILD $6.95

Sat. 9 -6

13150 FM 529 #115 Sun. 10:00 - 5

Houston, TX 77041 Mon. - Fri 10:00 - 7

S✝. AlphonsusReligious Store

Church Supply & Gift

Laura’s TailorsCustom Vestments, Dress Making

Alterations & Tailoring4625 Hwy 6 NorthHouston, TX 77084(281) 550-8863Cell: (713) 261-9271

Godzina Law Firm IMMIGRATION LAW

Bruce Godzina, JD MBA, PrincipalSe Habla Español

[email protected] Pinemont Drive, Suite 1000

Houston, Texas 77018(713) 635-9265

www.veniteimmigration.comFREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

D DANIELAALARCON

BUY, SELL OR LEASE A HOUSE? LETME HELP YOU

COMPRAR, VENDER O RENTAR CASA?DEJAME AYUDARTE.

Cell: 281-216-5260danielarealtor@thekeybydaniela.comwww.thekeybydaniela.com

Tutoring• Experienced, Certified Secondary Teacher

• Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Daily Sessions

• Day or Evening Sessions Available

• Students of All Ages Welcome!

• 6-8 Science • Chemistry

• Biology • Physics • SAT • ACT

• PSAT • Spanish • Algebra

• Algebra 2 • Geometry

• Pre-Cal • 6-8 Math

Text or Call Lauriewww.houstontutor.com 281-610-0347

Start the

School Year

STRONG!

For 4 linesw/ AutoPay;+taxes & fees

The best compliment youcan give is a referral!

We offer $20 per each Qualified Referral!

WE PROVIDE: Home &Auto, Travelers Insurance,

Commercial Insuranceand Other Services

9743 N. Houston Rosslyn Rd., Houston, TX [email protected] • 832-930-4201 • www.torrinsurance.com

HablamosEspañol

WE ARE HIRING!

Starting Compensation$20/hr

No prior experience neededUnion Financial Partners LLC.

Call Us Now!(346) 288-3417

001722 St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (A) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-833-5941

LEGAL SERVICESCHRISTINE K. LINCOLN,

Attorney At Law• Wills • Family Law

• Healthcare Directives

12777 Jones Road, Ste. 475

281-970-9005 www.thelincolnlawfirm.com

Prince of PeaceParishioner

Residential • Commercial

ADDICKS-CHAMPIONAir Conditioning & Heating, Inc.

Sales • Service • InstallationParishioner • $10 OFF w/Repair

Chuck Kostak • Parishioner Member BBB

(281) 859-1800

(281) 373-0111TACLB009595E

K & S Plumbing Co. Serving All Your NeedsRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL REPAIRSPhone: 713-695-9739 • www.kands-plumbing.com

Joseph Kenjora Jr. & Eddie Syzdek Jr. Owners

Master License No. 9146 & 9149 35 Years Experience Parishioner

Langham Creek Hardware The helpful place

Locally owned and operated 281.855.680118020 FM 529 Cypress, TX 77433

Located at the corner of FM 529 and Barker Cypress in the Kroger Shopping Center

Guadalupe Ortiz, State Farm Agent17802 W. Little York, Ste 600 Houston, TX 77084Bus 281-855-5873

[email protected]

State Farm Life Insurance Company0901038TX.1 Bloomington, IL

BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. BUSY.BUSY.

Life insurance shouldn’t wait.

Even though life is busy, take a moment to reflect on what’s most important. For peace of mind, protect your family with State Farm® life insurance.Like a good neighbor,

State Farm is there.®

CALL ME TODAY.

DerechoMigratorioIgnacio Pinto-León

Abogado14511 Old Katy RoadSuite 360Houston, TX 77079

[email protected] Parishioner ✝

KITCHENLIFTA FACELIFT FOR YOUR KITCHEN

Kitchen & Bath RemodelingFully Insured • Free Consultation • Free Estimates

John & Michelle Zullinger - CTR Parishioner • 832-928-5988

MIRACLE ROOFING“SPECIALIST IN ASPHALT SHINGLES REPAIR”

GUTTER CLEANING & RE-ROOFS

“FREE ESTIMATE” [email protected]

JAMAIL PLUMBING CO.Repairs & Remodeling

24 Hour Emergency Service

(281) 351-1236

(281) 463-6500

(281) 444-3070

MPL #16251

LongLakeLtd.comNEW HOMES - BRING THIS ADVERTISEMENT IN AND

RECEIVE $500 TOWARDS UPGRADES/CLOSING COSTS

Preplanning Advisors

Alex Barrio

Funeral, Cremations & Cemetery | Plan AheadServing 30 Dignity Memorial® Providers

in the Greater Houston Area281-250-2600www.DignityMemorial.com

www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov

LIFE WELL CELEBRATED

PV FLUID PRODUCTS, INC.is looking for

MECHANICAL

ASSEMBLERS• BRAND NEW

Manufacturing Facility

• Training Provided

• Paid Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off

For more info & to

apply online, visit:

www.pvfluid.com/careers

Moving soon to our brand new

facililty near Willowbrook Mall

Union Financial Partners, LLC“SERVING THE COMMUNITY, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME”

“WE ARE ALL ABOUT OPTIONS”

[email protected] FORTUNE 500

SEBASTIAN VELAZQUEZ

We Speak: • English • Spanish • Vietnamese • Chinese

RICHARD YIM

Partnered with 200+ Providers:• Fidelity • Nationwide• Prudential • Pacific Life• Voya • & More!

• LIFE/HEALTH INSURANCE• HOME/AUTO INSURANCE

• DEBT RELIEF• LONG TERM CARE• 401k / 403b ROLLOVER• FINAL EXPENSE

• RETIREMENT PLANNING• EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

Financial Advisor/Educator CEO, Financial Advisor/Educator

FREE CONSULTATION!

1 (888) 897-5468

Grow in your faith,find a Mass, and

connect with yourCatholic Community

with OneParish!

Download Our Free App or Visit

MY.ONEPARISH.COM

December 2, 2018 17


St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Road Houston, Texas 77084-1520

St. Ambrose December 7 Saint Ambrose, also known as Aurelius Ambrosius, is one of the four original doctors of the Church. He was the Bishop of Milan and became one of the most im-portant theological figure of the 4th century. Ambrose was born around 340 AD to a Roman Christian family. He grew up with his siblings, Satyrus and Marcellina, in Trier, Belgic Gaul (present-day Germany). It is believed by many that when Ambrose was just an infant, a swarm of bees landed on his face and left behind a drop of honey. To his father, this was a sign that Am-brose would become someone great with a wonderful sense for speaking. Ambrose became bishop of Milan in 374, and preached the faith effectively against heretics, called Arians, who denied the divinity of Christ, despite many personal attacks. In defense of the truth of the faith, Ambrose said: “ If you demand my person, I am ready to submit: carry me to prison or to death, I will not resist; but I will never be-tray the church of Christ… I will die at the foot of the altar rather than desert it.” Ambrose baptized the future St. Augustine, and was a great influence upon him.

st. elizabeth ann seton the season of advent · 02/12/2018 · the evening masses of december 8...

Documents