third sunday of advent december 17, 2017 · geneva alexander, laura auzenne, olivia barnes, rose...
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Mass Times: Tuesday 5:00pm Wednesday thru Friday 8:00am
Convent
Saturday 5:00pm
Worship Space
Sunday 8:00am * 11:00am
Worship Space
Penance 30 minutes prior to
all Masses
CCE
Sundays 9:30am School
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
4000 Sumpter St. - Houston, Texas 77020 P. O. Box 15640 Houston, Texas 77220-5640 Tel. (713) 672-0026 - Fax (713) 672-2031 Office Hours: Monday– Friday 8am-4pm
www.ourmotherofmercy.net Email: [email protected]
Third Sunday of Advent
December 17, 2017
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THIS WEEK AT OUR MOTHER OF
MERCY
Sunday, Dec. 17
Eucharist (Mass) Worship Space 8:00am
PICC Meeting Sr. Bldg. 1st Flr. 10:00am
Eucharist (Mass) Worship Space 11:00am
Christmas Party Hall 1:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Eucharist (Mass) Convent 5:00pm
LOM Sr. Bldg. 1st Flr. 5:30pm
Wed. Dec. 20
Eucharist (Mass) Worship Space 8:00am
12 Steps Sr. Bldg. 1st Flr. 6:00pm
Youth Choir Worship Space 6:30pm
Gospel Choir Worship Space 7:00pm
Thur. Dec. 21
Eucharist (Mass) Convent 8:00am
Fri. Dec. 22
Eucharist (Mass) Convent 8:00am
Sat. Dec. 23
Eucharist (Mass) Worship Space 5:00pm
BROP/GROP Social Center 9:00am
2017 DSF
Pledge Goal Pledge Paid 500 194
$60,000.00 $49,384.00 $45,456.50
12/16 5:00pm †William and Augustine Anderson, Sr., †Joseph Archie Roy, †Denise Pete, †Rita Franks Bell, †Mary Broussard Hurst, †Leonard & Thelma Llorens; 12/17 8:00am †Henrietta Wiltz, †Joseph Cormier, †Israel and Leola B. Sampson, †Michael Wills, Sr., †Tevis Hall; 12/17 11:00am †Joseph and Carrie Auguil-lard, †Frank Watson, Sr., †Mary Broussard Taylor, †Victor and Mattie Llorens, †Mary McGriff, (L) Franchelle Young, (L) Joseph Pradier, Jr. 12/23/2017 5:00pm (L) Troy & Tiffany Taylor, †Joseph Archie Roy; 12/24/ 5:00pm †Eugene Joseph, Jr., †Calvin and Ruby Fran-cis, †John Harvey Broussard; 12-25 12:00am (L) Joe Anthony Thomas, Josephine St. Cyr., 12-25 10:00am (L) People of the Parish
REJOICE: Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God’s coming brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemna-tion. No, God’s coming is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for today’s readings are full of joy. Mary’s Magnificent substitutes for our psalm today, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word for Eucha-rist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindi-cation. It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings!
STAFF Father Rodney Armstrong, SSJ. - Pastor
Deacons: Charles J. Allen, Sr. [email protected]
Deacon Irvin Johnson, Jr. [email protected]
DRE: Mr. Gerald W. Joseph [email protected]
Infant Baptismal Requirements Ages: Newborn to 6 years of age. Baptism Class: 2nd Saturday-9:00am-Sr. Bldg. Baptism: Fourth Sunday of Every Month One Godparent must be Catholic Call Church Office for Registration Registration must be in the office by 2nd Wednesday You must be a member here for at least six months No Baptism Classes or Baptism during Advent & Lent.
RCIA RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process
whereby adults learn about the Catholic Faith. If you would like to learn more about our Faith, Baptism, First
Eucharist or Confirmation, please contact the Office.
Marriage Requirements Member of Our Mother of Mercy Attend marriage preparation sessions with a sponsor
couple Couple must see a priest or deacon six months prior to
proposed date
Anointing of the Sick
The anointing of the sick is a sacrament of the Catholic Church. The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. Please notify the office when a family member or a member of the church is seriously ill.
Geneva Alexander, Laura Auzenne, Olivia Barnes, Rose Benoit, Mary Boxie, Edward Broussard, Nancy Broussard, Joseph Brown, Edith Gordon Burns, Fr. Lowell Case, Deondre Carmouche, Marjorie Charles, Ruby Chenier, Robert Comeaux, John Cormier, Marjorie Cotton, Maxwell Crosse, Catherine Curl, Monroe Doyle, Joseph Edmond, Deana Estes, Kimberly Frazier, Clesmie Gary, Thelma Gary, Sylvia Gilbert, Lois Gill, Allison Godwin, Wilbert Guillory, Helen Harris, Tommie Harris, Nedia Haydel, Hilda Marie Hodges, Grace Jackson, Roy Jackson, Gary Jacquet, Thad James, Barbara Johnson, Deacon Irvin Johnson, Rita Johnson, Stephanie Trouiller-Johnson, Cornelius Jolivette, Wilton Jolivette, McCalvin Jones, Reginald Kinsey, Vivian Lee, Teresa Mallett, Marjory Manuel, Lydia Marshall, Trent Matthews, Nesha McKinney, Tony Metoyer, Matthew Mott, Jay Netherly, Ronald Newton, Dorothy Novak, Miranda Pierre, Louella Portier, George Prejean, Rita Prejean, Yoshawner Prudhomme, Estelle Punch, Whitney Quall, Dominque Reaux, Darlene Rhone, Patrick Robinson, April Roundtree, Doris St. Julian, Rosa Maria Santos, Lorena Sinegal, Robert Sinegal, John Silva, Alvena Sellers, Francis Milton Sonnier, Clara Soularie, Delicia Stevens, Cookie Taylor, Ethel Taylor, Gloria M. P. Taylor, Marie Taylor, Tiffany Taylor, Dorothy Wade, Dorothy Rose Walker, Jeniece Washington, Mary Washington, Willie Washington, Lela Watson, Mary White, Dominique White, Isadora Wills, Angelle Wilson, Carolyn Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Robert Williams, Patrick Wiltz.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72; Mt 1:18-25
Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71; Lk 1:5-25
Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33;
Lk 1:39-45
Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Lk 1:46-56
Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25; Lk 1:57-66
Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89;
Rom 16:2
Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-175-27; Lk 1:26-38
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2323 Caroline Street Houston TX 77004
Phone 713.659.5998 Fax 713-659-2812 Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Broussard's Real Estate Investment, Inc. Wilfred Broussard, Jr.
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Office 713.455.2701 Fax 713-455-2707
Baker - Jones Company Inc. Air Conditioning and Heating - Sales and Services
Established 1961 TACLA1008C 4116 Caroline, Houston TX 77004
713.529.3418 Levi Moss - President Ronald K. Moss, Vice President
The Schwartz Law Firm, PLLC Www.SchwartzLawHouston.com
Wills Power of Attorney Probate
Estate Planning Estate Administration
Guardianship
P. 713.834.1190 [email protected]
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P.O. Box 35552 Houston, Texas 77253
Real Estate Inspection - Residential/Commercial Tractor work, brush cutting, lot grading, loading and tractor leasing
A Taste of Catering/ A-1 Limousine Services Anthony Chevalier
From Party of Two to Two Hundred Birthday Parties to Weddings Parties
Casino Trips to Airport Services www.atasteofcatering.com
(832) 715-0212
THIB'S Liquor & Music Store CD's, Music Videos, Lottery, Fax, Copy and Notary Services
Robert & Theo G. Thibodeaux Try our Delicious Homemade Crackins & Tea Cakes
3915 Liberty Rd. Houston TX 77026 713.674.3533
Royce Realty Commercial / Residential
Paul Christy, Realtor [email protected]
Cell: 832.488.6856
Provost Studios 3821 N. MacGregor Way @ Scott
Houston, Texas 77004 Phone: 713.527.9488 or Fax: 713.942.7374
"A Texas Tradition in Fine Photography Since 1948."
Joe Simien Insurance
Auto-Home-Life-Group Health Allstate Insurance Company
713.453.8424 E-mail: [email protected]
14618 Woodforest Blvd. Houston TX 77015
Drums & Rotors turned - Bearings Pressed - Valve Jobs Complete Auto Parts
Andress Auto Supply 7708 Homestead Road Houston, Texas 77016
Phone: 713.633.5931 or Fax: 713.633.4871
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Pat’s Wings on Wheels
Patrick Barrett (Your Wingman)
(832) 457-9334 [email protected]
Our Mother of Mercy Federal Credit Union
www.ourmotherofmercyfcu.com
4000 Sumpter St., Suite A, Houston TX 77020 713.675.3000
Open: Sunday 8:30am - 12:30pm, Tuesday 12:00pm-6:00pm, Wednesday 12:00pm - 600pm,Friday 9:30am-2:30pm.
Frenchy’s Sausage Company 4220 Pinemont Houston, TX 77018
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(713) 862-2299 Office (713) 862-6464 Fax
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15th Annual Bishop Rizzotto Golf Classic Date
March 8, 2018 Time
11:00am Registration 12:30pm Shotgun
Location Wildcat Golf Club
12000 Almeda Rd. Houston, Texas 77045 For More information please call
Kimberly Elliot at (713) 741-8722. http:www.stdominicvillage.org/brgc18.html
It is at troubling times that families come together and help one another, and I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful and giving Church fam-ily. thank you for the generous Hurricane Harvey gift and prayers.
Blessing. Valeria Jackson
To: Father Armstrong and Our Mother of Mercy Church Family, I am writing to thank you for your outward showing of love & Support to me and my family during these Harvey Recoveries days. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation of gratitude for the kindness that has been shown to my family. I pray God richest blessings upon the entire family of Our Mother of Mercy. May God bless you all and Haven smiles upon you in the Name of Jesus Christ our
Lord. Deborah Carmouche
Christmas Eve
9:30am
5:00pm (children’s Mass)
Midnight
Christmas Day
10:00am
New Year’s Eve
11:00am
5:00pm Vigil Mass
Christmas and New Year's
Mass Schedule
MLK Mass of Remembrance
2018 Please join Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and the family of our Archdiocese as we cele-brate the 33rd Annual ob-servance of the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The MLK Mass of Remembrance will be held Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sa-cred Heart 1111 St. Joseph Parkway Houston, TX 77002 at 3:00pm. There will be a reception immedi-ately following. For more information please call 713-652-8203 or email [email protected].
Thank you
Grateful
CALLING ALL YOUTH
Come and lend your voices to our youth choir. We will sing for Christmas at the 5:00pm Children’s Mass.
Rehearsal Schedule Wednesdays, December 20th at 6:30pm in the Church.
Singing Schedule
Sunday, December 24th at 5:00pm. Please arrive at 4:45pm. Thereafter, we will sing every 4th Sunday. Any and all in-terested children are welcome to participate!
Our Mother of Mercy Federal Credit Union
Will be closed on Sunday, December 24, 2017
And Sunday, December 31, 2017
In observance of Christmas and the New Year.
Catholic Daughters Of America Mother of love Court #2092
5th Annual Honorees Luncheon MAXINE SPATES / ISADORA WILLS
SCHOLARSHIP AND HONOREES LUNCHEON
With Houston Community College Vast Academy
Lifting up our Living Icons
January 6, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Joe McClane, MC Rose Curry Amanda Edwards Evelyn Wright Shawn Rechhardt Gerald Joseph Terry Simanton Jarvis Johnson Rosalie Karstedt Sylvia Garcia Jose’ Grinan Lilian Kazel Joe Falcone Eva Medina
Rev. Michael Saah-Buckman
Special Guest Cardinal Daniel DiNardo
Houston Marriott Westchase
2900 Briar Park Houston, Texas 77042
For ticket information contact Faye Marshall 281-726-2961 or
2017 Advent Penance Service Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 7:00pm. Parish-ioners of Our Mother of Mercy are strongly ad-vise to take advantage of the opportunity dur-ing the Advent Season. There will be several Priests here to serve you for your Reconcilia-tion. Please take advantage of this Penance Service.
Reserve your Seat!!! St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Drexel Society,
Inc. Houston Chapter Youth Ministries are sponsoring a Black College Bus Tour on July 9-15, 2018. For more in-formation please contact Angela Duple-chain at 713-416-6957 or email: [email protected].