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CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS November 19, 2017

Dear friends in Christ, Today is the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time and also the last Sunday before Thanksgiving. In most years that would mean it’s also Christ the King Sunday, but due to the way the calendar falls in 2017, we won’t celebrate that feast until next weekend after Thanksgiving. This is one of the rare years that the liturgical season of Advent will fall entire-ly in the month of December, beginning on Dec. 3. That may be of interest to only a few of us liturgy nerds, but I for one like those quirky Catholic facts. We’ll address Christ the King next week, but before we do, let’s look at this 33rd Sunday, which will be the last Sunday the clergy will wear green vestments until well into January. Our Gospel is a long one, the Parable of the Tal-ents. When we hear the word “talent” in this day we imme-diately think of a skill that someone has developed well, like singing, dancing, woodworking, painting, or some other artistic or athletic ability. However, in the Judaism of Jesus’ day, a talent was a monetary unit of high value, variable depending on the metal used as well as its place of origin. Even one talent gives the servant a significant amount of money, and the master expects a return on his investment. We do well to ask ourselves how are we “investing” the talent (i.e., gifts) that God has given us? We have been entrusted with so many riches, and not necessarily finan-cial, artistic, or athletic gifts, but rather our very lives. How does God’s return on investment look within us? Does our faith show forth in what we say and do? The master is com-ing, of that we can be sure, and he’s going to want to see what we’ve done with what He has entrusted to us. Live in a manner that produces an abundance of joy and mercy. That is, after all, what the master wants the most of all – a multiplication of the very gifts He has first given to us. It stands to reason as well that having received these gifts from God that we should also offer thanks for the many blessings that fall upon us. That is the root of our cel-ebration this week of Thanksgiving. This week always brings with it the start, whether we like it or not, of the “holiday season.” Some stores even now open on Thanks-giving Day, as hard as it is for me to believe it. Let’s resolve to greet this extra busy time of the year with joy in our hearts. It can be so easy to allow the busyness of this time of year to overwhelm us. We stress out and worry about so much that is beyond our control. If we can remember to always be “thankful” for all that we have in our lives (and return that thanksgiving to God first), then I am willing to bet we’ll approach the season with the right frame of mind. When we get anxious and worried, short-tempered and “me-centered,” then we quickly lose the joy. Give thanks al-ways and allow the Lord to guide you peacefully through this busy season. Though not a Church holy day, we will have Thanksgiv-ing Mass at 9 a.m. this Thursday, Nov. 23 in the main church. You are invited to bring items from the Thanksgiv-ing meal you will be serving that day for the annual Bless-

ing of Food at the end of Mass. This has become a nice tradition each year for families to start this special day giv-ing thanks to God for the many blessings we have re-ceived. Bring a basket with some of the items for the dishes you will be preparing and at the end of the Mass we’ll ask God’s blessing upon them. It’s a good way of making the connection between the bounty we receive at the table of the Lord to the bounty we offer at our table at home. One other slight tweak to our schedule this week is that we will not celebrate confessions or Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 22, the night before Thanksgiving. Both will resume the following week, along with the Wednesday morning school Mass. Our parish bulletin advertising representative, Javier Aguilera, will be in the office this week through Wednesday and again next week, Nov. 27-30. If you operate a busi-ness, please consider placing an ad in the bulletin. We publish 2,000 bulletins every week which go out to house-holds across the Cypress and northwest Houston area. It’s a great way to get the name of your company out in front of the greater Catholic community. Make sure you use the bulletin when you are in the market for goods and services and tell businesses you saw their ad in the CtR bulletin. I often see comments on Facebook of parishioners seeking recommendations for a particular trade or service, and I always respond, “Look at the back of your CtR bulletin!” There’s any number of fellow parishioners who are ready to respond to your needs, from car repair, to real estate, to plumbing, to tax service and so much more. I also encourage you to take a bulletin with you when you go to a shop or store that advertises with us and thank them for their support. Ads of all sizes are available at very economical prices and it helps us print the bulletin at no cost to the parish. You can also use it to promote a parish organization or place a personal memorial ad such as “Pray for Vocations,” or “In Memory of ...” Call the parish this week (281-469-5533) and Javier will be happy to help you reserve your ad space. Fr. Ralph is on vacation with his family for the next few weeks over the holidays, but he and the pastoral staff join me in wishing you a blessed and happy Thanksgiving. Our Parish Offices will be closed beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and will re-open on Monday, Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. Peace, Fr. Sean

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Stewardship of our Treasures

Parish Calendar

Living Our Mission Capital Campaign Total Pledged $ 4,126,625 Total Paid to Date $ 2,190,216 Total Contributing Families 898 Total Project Cost (est.) $ 13,000,000 Total Registered Households 6,877

Sunday, Nov. 19 Masses: 7, 9, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Church Coffee & Donuts after all Morning Masses PH Piece Makers Fall Sale after all Masses PH KofC Tamale Sale after all Masses Sidewalk 9 a.m. RCIA Dismissal 112,208,213,Ark 10 a.m. KofC Squires mtg. CC 12:45 p.m. Adult Confirmation Class 112 1 p.m. Baptism Ceremony Church 1 p.m. Classics CC 6:30 p.m. Catholic Scripture Study (CSS) 112 Monday, Nov. 20 9 a.m. Mass Chapel 10 a.m. St. Anne’s Society Jesse Tree CC 7 p.m. Baptism Preparation Refresher 112 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Church 7 p.m. Symbolon I (Spanish) 201,209,211 7:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal Music Room Tuesday, Nov. 21 9 a.m. Mass Chapel 9:35 a.m. Rosary Chapel 10 a.m. Symbolon I (Spanish) 209,211,213 6 p.m. American Heritage Girls Board mtg. 201 7 p.m. Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal Church 7 p.m. KofC 3rd Degree mtg. CC

Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Office closes at 1 p.m. No confessions or Mass tonight 9:30 a.m. Familia 4 211 Thursday, Nov. 23 - Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving! 9 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass Church Friday, Nov. 24 - Office Closed 9 a.m. Mass Church Saturday, Nov. 25 - Office Closed - No Confessions 7 a.m. Catholic Men’s Fellowship 111,113,209,217 11 a.m. Baptism Ceremony Church 5 p.m. Mass Church 6 p.m. Giving Tree Card Handout Narthex Sunday, Nov. 26 - Office Closed Masses: 7, 9, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Church Giving Tree Christmas Card Handout Narthex 9 a.m. RCIA Profession of Faith Christ the King Ark, CH

Diocesan Service Fund (DSF) Goal for 2017 $ 305,000 Pledged to Date $ 300,616 Paid to Date $ 283,925 Participating Families 937

Please make your pledge now for our 2017 DSF.

Collections: Week of Nov. 12 Envelopes (582) received $ 33,178 Loose $ 13,426 Mailed In $ 419 Faith Direct (667 users) $ 22,500

Weekly Year to Date Collected: $ 69,523 $ 1,310,165 Budget $ 69,755 $ 1,395,100 Over/(Under) $ (232) $ (84,935)

Welcome to Christ the Redeemer

We are a community of Catholic Christian believ-ers, in communion with the Archdiocese of Gal-veston-Houston. In the spirit of love, hospitality and social justice, we serve the people of the greater Cypress area. Please visit the Parish Of-fice to register. You can also visit www.ctrcc.com. If you are not currently Catholic or have been away from the Church, let us know and we will help you.


Please call the Parish Office to add the name of your loved one in the Armed Services in combat zones to our prayer list. If your soldier is back in the states, please call so we may take his/her name off this list and share your joy.

Mass Intentions for the Week of November 20, 2017 Monday 9 a.m. Joseph Mizga† ,Genevieve Mizga, Joanne Brunell† Tuesday 9 a.m. Morgan & Diane Shinn, Marian Balasinghe†, Isaura Requena† Wednesday 7 p.m. No Mass Thursday 9 a.m. Shae & Jillian Hickey, Eileen Campbell† , Jacob Camacho† Friday 9 a.m. Dennis Slanicky† Saturday 5 p.m. Gus Arndt†, John Carr†, James Charbonneau† Sunday 7 a.m. Thomas Navarro , Bernard Szymanski†,

Pete & Vera Morello† 9 a.m. Parishioners 11 a.m. Marian Balasinghe†, Marian Callahan†, Andrew Piotrowski† 5 p.m. Sylvia & Bill Binford†

, Ismael & Aida Morales Morales

Stewardship Corner Good stewards are like the industrious and reliable servants in today’s Gospel, prudently using and multi-plying the gifts entrusted to them by God.

Adoption Support CtR hosts a support group for adoptive and foster parents. Catholic Charities facilitates the group, which is open to adop-tive parents with current or finalized domestic, international or CPS placements. Agency and private adoptions are welcome. The group is also open to foster parents from any licensed agency. Parents only are invited, child care will be available. Call Barbara Feliciano, LCSW, at 713-874-6597.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Christ the Redeemer Staff

Please be sure to patronize our sponsors and thank them for advertising in our bulletin. They make the bulletin

possible at no cost to Christ the Redeemer.

Parish Prayer List Let us keep the following people in our prayers: Shannon Lerner, Kate Luschur, Mildred Barbaro, Jack Holt, Roscoe Hansen, Judy Peres, Leila Gonza-lez, Samantha O’ Hearn, Larry McDonald, Caera Lerner, Marlin Dunlap, Jonathan Walker, Courtney

Wells, Kim Daylor, Brandon Mercier, Michelle & Donald Jar-mon, Sarah Walker, Cedric & Delsey Serial, Andrea Gail Seri-al. Robert Walker, Maria Andaverde, Anisha Sims, Mary Or-lando, Carolyn Vanderfort, Elia Cardenas, Connor Green, An-na Lambert Watters, Imelda Bruney, Ed Mummy, Liam McLain, James Serio, Rose Ferguson, Gus Arndt, Peggy J. Sims, Mary C. Seeberger, Sharon Bush, Elizabeth Callahan, Baby Sophia Suarez, Carol Peiffer, Sam Pruitt, Blanca Cruz, Dr. Andrea O’ Connor, Joe DeJohn, Doug Kruse, Dario Shear, Cindy White, David Hawkins, Carole Theunissen, Piper Lively, Irwin Tang, Robert Manwaring, Clem Huerstel, Susan Marie Slatton, Gus Arndt, Chris Callahan, Genevieve Kuta, Melanie Mayie, Kim Burkhardt, Martha Duffy, Isabel Perez - Nichols, Ramon Arciniega, Thelma Smith, Jolene Kavanaugh, Joey Chevalier, Kristi Bradley, Sophia Grace Dimiceli, Juana Pechacek, Rose Marie Cesmirosky, Marybeth Marsh, Amando Landin, Karen Vicknair, Gloria Helgren, Jeff Schober, Alexan-drea Beltran, Carolyn Wells, Mary Jean Waguespack, Marga-ret Mistretta, Tommy Dorcz, Karen Dittfurth, Daniel Montes, Edith Montes, Fred Ibarra, Jack Bodman, Mark Neagli, Daniel McKey, Jenn Pawlak, Maria Cassidy, Heather Cusik, Gerry Parks, Florence Riley, Ingrid Bowers, Ted P. Surovec, Nell Murray, Cayleigh Gilroy, Baby Faith, Camille Joseph, Sophia Torres, Elaine & Jason Morris, Rosemary Visconti, Adrian Cavestany, Lisa Ross Smith, Sharon Lerner, Sophia Ybanez, Roque and Pat Croes, Joseph Herold, Daisy Cerdena, Eddie Holik, Krystal Garcia Rathbun, Ken Drilk, Brenda Harlan, Glo-ria Krancher, Terry Harper, Vincent Salario, Mark Vargas, Robbie Lee, Joe Pilat, Sylvia Binford, Rosiana Lee, Ed Russek, Karan Mason, Kristofer Wells, Ginger Elznek, Bob and Maggie Schaefer, Elsie Forino, Logan Mulvany, Lucille & Ervin Dormak, Toby Smith, Alan Pichan, Ronnie Rodriguez, Phil Carpenter, Stephanie Moore, Mildred and Sugwsie Slaceder, Ray Waguespack, Sr., William Lewis, Shannon Zureich, Nancy Smalling, Cedric French-Galan.

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In your prayers, please remember Carmen Addis, mother of Mary Ann, who recently passed into eter-nal life. Also, remember the family, that they may feel the love and comfort of the Father to heal their pain.

Prayer List for Service Men and Women Please keep the following in your prayers as they serve our wonderful country in Afghanistan: SSgt John Wade Coker II, Jack Anthony Holland, 1st Lt. Theo Tsirigotis, 1st Lt. Michael Lambert, MM3 , Luis A Palomino, SSgt. David Perez, PFC Andrew Clepfer, Capt. Jeff St. Amant, Capt. David Torres. Keep all our service men and women in our prayers. Visit our website for a full listing of servicemen and women at www.ctrcc.com.

Readings for the Week of November 19, 2017 Sunday Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 Monday 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44; or Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46


Vocations Corner

Vocation Chalice Schedule

No Vocation Chalice host for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Next Week: Sunday, Nov. 26: The Ortega Family at the 11 a.m. Mass.

Seek to Serve

Liturgical Music

LITURGY AND LIFE

We have all heard today’s Gospel story many times: The man who entrusts his servants with talents, each according to their ability. The servant who buried his talent was punished. I began playing the piano at a young age, and so I was often called upon to play piano or organ for functions at my school and church. There were times that I kind of wanted to just be a “regular kid.” But the good Dominican Sisters who were my teachers would tell me that If I was given a “talent,” or a gift from God, I must use it to serve God’s Church. To do otherwise would be a sin. This might seem a bit harsh at first glance, but as I grow older, I think that the sisters were absolutely right! We are brought into this world to serve God and one another, each of us using the unique gifts we were given. At the 11 a.m. Mass today, the Youth Singers will sing “Seek to Serve” written by Lloyd Pfautsch. This lovely piece is based on a Gregorian chant melody: the Kyrie from Mass IX. The haunting melody of the chant is supported by sparing use of the organ. The text was chosen to help us meditate on today’s Gospel:

May I live in the world as one who always seeks to serve. May I live as one who knows the love of God. Lord, teach me how to live and how to serve. With my ears may I hear. With my eyes may I see. With my lips may I speak. May your word be heard through me. Thus as I live each day may love sustain the will to serve.

Lloyd Pfautsch (1921-2003) was born in a small town in Missouri where his father worked manufacturing corncob pipes. Lloyd found his true calling in church music, and he would often remind his students and colleagues that music is a living voice of the Gospel, a gift from God never to be trivialized. Pfautsch taught sacred music at Southern Methodist University for 34 years, and led the Dallas Civic Chorus for 25 years. He was nationally known for his conducting and for his compositions. I hope you find this music inspiring as you consider your call to serve.

Peace and love, Bridget Kelly Wenk

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

A funny phrase for many is, “happy wife, happy life.” Often this phrase is used as a way to convey that the hus-band simply yields to whatever the wife may want. Our first reading today is one that puts this idea in context and could actually be used to speak of women and men. It extols the virtues of using one’s talents for labor and for caring for those who are poor. It tells us that contrary to what advertis-ers may claim, our beauty and youthfulness will fade and so we must place our hope in something greater than what is fleeting. In banking and in our Gospel today, this idea is about making a wise investment. It is taking what we have been given and nurturing it in a way that multiplies it. It is certain that all of us will age and with that we may lose some of our youthful exuberance and ability to complete some tasks. If however we use our talents we can be fruitful all our lives, come what may. The goal of any investment is to have more later than you have now. Imagine investing what God has given us, (everything we have) and later having Him say to us as in the Gospel, “Come, share your master’s joy!” Peace be with you! Deacon Jeff Willard

MUSIC CALENDAR

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Redeemer Choir will rehearse on Monday this week.

Handbells and the Contemporary Choir rehearse at the usual times.

Choristers and Youth Singers do not rehearse this week.

“Blessed are those

who fear the Lord.”

- Responsorial Psalm


Connect with CtR on Social Media Join CtR staff and parishioners on Twitter, @CtRHouston, Facebook, facebook.com/ctrcc, and Flocknote, an email messaging tool. We regularly tweet, post and send messag-es about CtR ministries, interesting articles and need-to-know information. Connect with us on your favorite one or use all three! Visit ctrcc.com to stay connected.

FAMILY LIFE Family Life at Thanksgiving

Family life is traditionally cele-brated around the Thanksgiving ta-ble. You can make Thanksgiv-ing especially memorable for your family this year by planning a simple prayer ritual around your meal table. Whether gathered around a table set with china and table cloth or the outdoor barbeque grill on a picnic table with paper plates, your family can celebrate this mo-ment in a special way that will affirm each person. Just pause for a moment to thank God for all the blessings in your lives. Allow the quiet of the moment to speak of grat-itude for this gathering. Now, invite each person to just share a word or a phrase to express what they are thank-ful for at this very moment. From the youngest to the old-est family member, let the words rise like incense as your family’s offering of prayer to God. Ask God to receive these heart felt words as an offering of thanksgiving in gratitude for the gift of each other. Then ask God to send love to those who might not be so fortunate to be at a family table this Thanksgiving day. Peace be with you, Christy Wright Upcoming Ministry Events Catholic Daughters of America - Wreaths across America Sponsorships In commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance, Dec. 16

, the Catholic Daughters will be selling wreaths

that will be placed on the graves of fallen soldiers at the Houston National Cemetery. Your sponsorship is a gift to an American Hero and keeps their memory alive at Christmas. It also helps CDA raise funds for its scholar-ship programs and other assistance projects. CDA mem-bers will be selling $15 wreath sponsorships until Nov. 27. Consider sponsoring one or more wreaths, or even purchasing a corporate sponsorship. All donations are tax deductible. Purchase your sponsorship online at ctrcc.com/cda.

St. Anne Society - Vendor Fair

Jesse Tree - Monday, Nov. 20

Contacts: Emily Macha, [email protected] Amorette Weaver, [email protected]

Escuchemos a Padre Elias Fr. Elias Rafaj, reconocido iconógrafo y Pastor de St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, nos presentará una charla titulada. “La Profecía del Mesías en Isaías y los comentarios de los Primeros Padres de la Iglesia.” Al acercarnos a la temporada de Adviento, esta presentación nos ayudará a entender las palabras del Profeta Isaías res-pecto a la venida de Nuestro Señor como el Mesías y reco-nocer como los Primeros Padres de la Iglesia moldearon y formaron nuestra creencia en la Encarnación. La cita es este 5 de diciembre de 10 a 12 del mediodía en el aula 111 en la oficina de peroquia.

The St. Joseph Altar Ministry Bake Sale We will be sponsoring a Bake Sale after the 7, 9 and 11 a.m. Masses on Sunday, Dec. 3 in the Parish Life Center. We will have home-made cakes, cookies, cupcakes and holiday treats to enjoy with your coffee. Come and learn more about our ministry. All proceeds will be used for our support of Cypress Assistance Ministries.

The Classics Today is our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at 1 p.m. in the Community Center. Last names A-H please bring sweet po-tatoes, any other potatoes or Mac and cheese. Last names I-P bring vegetable or salad and Q-Z can bring dessert. Happy Thanksgiving to all who cannot make it. Our Christmas Party is Dec. 3. Don’t forget to buy your ticket.

Filipino Simbang Gabi - Save the Date 7 p.m. Dec. 18 Mass at Christ the Redeemer Reception to follow in the Parish Hall Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition of (nine Masses) in antic-ipation of Christmas. A potluck will follow in the Parish Hall.


Adult Faith Formation

Religious Education

December Ignite Healthy Habits- Happy Families Please join us for Ignite, our parent faith en-richment ministry here at CtR. God wills us to be the best we can be in all ways. A well-rounded care regime for us and our family is key to being healthy in body, mind and spirit. We struggle with taking time to eat well, rest well, exercise well and play well. We have little time to enjoy the company of our families at the dinner table, on weekend outings, vacations, etc.

Lauren Scott, MS, RDN, LD Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Texas Children’s Hospital System, will offer tips and insights about the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Come for refreshments, fellowship and new ideas. We will meet during all sessions of R.E. on Dec. 10-12 in the CtR School Library 15 minutes after the start of RE sessions. For more information, contact Director Kathy Kelley at [email protected].

Religious Education Thanksgiving Holidays Pre-K 3 through 7th Grade Religious Education sessions will be held:

1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28

They will not be held:

6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26

Religious Education Christmas Pageant Celebrate the true reason for the season. Our Pre-K 3, 4 and Kindergarten children will re-enact the story of the birth of Jesus. The annual pageant will begin at 11 a.m. on Dec. 16 in the Parish Hall. A reception will follow.

Circle of Grace Sacred and Safe has been the Catholic safe environment program for our children Kindergarten through 12th grade for the last few years. Cardinal DiNardo and the Human Resources staff of the Archdioceses have decided to adopt a new program, Circle of Grace, developed by the Archdio-cese of Omaha. “It is never too early to help children/young people understand how very special they are and how rela-tionships in life are called to be sacred. Understanding this can help them to protect the special person they are and to be respectful of others,” (Circle of Grace Director’s Ma-nuel). Dates for catechist training, parent meetings and the sessions will soon be available.

Home-Based Catechesis Home-Based Catechesis Family Gathering will be from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 5 and Dec. 7 in the Parish Hall. Bring the whole family for an evening of prayer and activities to pre-pare your family for the Advent season. Childcare will be

available for those who need it.

Candidacy for the Permanent Diaconate The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston formally an-nounces that David Carrasco, Ferdinand De Jesus, Mi-chael Jones, and Daniel Ruvalcaba will be admitted to candidacy for the permanent diaconate on Feb. 17, 2018 at a Mass to be celebrated by Bishop George Sheltz. If any person knows of a serious reason why these Aspirants should not be admitted to Candidacy or continue to ordina-tion to the permanent diaconate, please notify Deacon Rob Ward, Director of Formation, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at 281-723-1910 or [email protected]. Please keep all of our Aspirants and their spouses in your prayers as they are called to the Rite of Candidacy. May they always remain faithful to the vocation to which he is called. This announcement is in compliance with Canon 1051:2 of the Code of Canon Law.

Ofelia &David Carrasco

Lissie & Ferdinand De Jesus

Mary & Michael Jones

Daniel & Gaby Ruvalcaba


Around the Archdiocese

Join Us for Mass 8:30 a.m. Wednesday! Nov. 20-24: Thanksgiving Break Dec. 1: Current student 2018-19 re-enrollment begins

Dec. 8: Join parish for 9 a.m. Mass Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 12: 9 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass

CtRCS always needs substitutes! Visit our website at ctrschool.com/workwithus and apply now.

Our 2nd grade engineers worked cooperatively to design and build bridges that were in accordance with the town building code laws to save Patty the Pumpkin in late October. Here’s the problem ... She was hoping to explore all the beautiful sights in God’s world but was stuck in her patch because there was no way out! Have no fear ... 2nd grade students came to her rescue and built a bridge for her! There were some touch-and-go moments but success prevailed and Patty was saved! Congratulations to Patty and the CtRCS S.T.R.E.A.M.-focused kids!

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE CHILI COOK-OFF!

Marriage Encounter Thanksgiving is a time to remember and cele-brate our blessings. It is a way for us keep from taking them for granted and thank God. All too often we just forget what is most important to us. This is particularly true in marriage. It's time to change! Return love and hope back into your married life. You can make a big start when you attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Renew the relationship with your spouse in a intimate and spiritual setting. Find out more or sign up at www.houstonme.org or call 713-482-1791.


Thank you!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our bulletin sponsors

for providing our weekly bulletin at no cost to our parish. Before searching

on Google, please reach out to our bulletin sponsors who appreciate your

patronage. Leave a copy of the bulletin every time you utilize their services,

so that they know that advertising in our parish bulletin works.

If you are interested in advertising your business in the bulletin, make sure

to contact Javier using the information above!


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