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Annual Junior High Lock-in

November 30, 2009 By

Theme: “I am a Gift”
Date: December 18-19, 2009
Time: 7pm– 7am
For: Junior High Youth (grades 6-8)
Cost: $20.00—Please register by December 14th so we will have a good head count!

This retreat is especially designed for youth in grades 6-8 and reminds us how our lives and bodies are unique and sacred gifts and how to be a gift to others. Retreat will have talks, games, food, and lots of fun. Registration and medical release forms will be available at CCE on November 16th. They will be available online and in the parish office after this date.

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December Youth Service Project

November 30, 2009 By

Our service project for the month of December is “Shoeboxes of Love” for the elderly in our community. They are called “shoebox” projects because the gift must fit in a shoebox. Possible gifts for project: scarves, mittens/gloves, perfume/cologne, bath products, watch, stationary sets, books/magazines, slippers, or lap/fleece blankets. If you have any other ideas on gifts that the elderly would like you can bring that.

Please bring all items on Dec. 7th (JH) or Dec. 9th (HS). We will also need good shoeboxes and wrapping paper if you can bring those. We would like to wrap the gifts wither at CCE class the following week or on Wed. Dec. 16th at our youth social.

Questions? Call Bridget in the parish office (979-826-2275).

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High School Winter Retreat @ Kickapoo Ranch

November 30, 2009 By

Theme: “No Greater Love”
Date: December 11-13, 2009
For: High School Youth (9th-12 grades)
Cost: $60.00 if registered on or before Dec. 2nd
$70 if registered between Dec. 3rd-9th (no registrations after 9th)

Cost includes: Lodging, food, and all activity supplies.
Registration and medical release forms will be available at CCE on November 16th and in the office and online after this date. The theme is “No Greater Love” and the subject matter will include love for God, others, and self. All high school youth are welcomed and encouraged to attend this retreat.
This is a wonderful time to discover what is “REAL” love!

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December Youth Socials

November 30, 2009 By

Junior High Social – December 14th @ 6:00 p.m. – A Building
High School Social – December 16 @ 6:00 p.m. – A Building

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Whole Community Catechesis

November 29, 2009 By

Spanish – Monday, November 30 – 7:00 p.m.
English – Wednesday, December 2 – 7:00 p.m.

Parish Hall

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Des del Escritorio del Pastor – Primer Domingo de Adviento

November 29, 2009 By

Mi muy querida gente de Dios.

El día de hoy empezamos la Estación de Adviento y el Nuevo Año Litúrgico. La Iglesia nos ayuda a que constantemente re-enfoquemos nuestra atención hacia el muy importante evento de la venida de Cristo al mundo.

Nosotros no somos diferentes a aquellas personas que vivieron en el tiempo del Antiguo Testamento. La gente esperaba la venida de Cristo, el Mesías y ansiaban Su liberación. Nosotros también debemos re-descubrir al Mesías en nuestras vidas. Cada uno de nosotros probablemente hayamos experimentado un periodo de Conversión en nuestras vidas. Ese tipo de experiencia religiosa es el punto de retorno en nuestra vida espiritual. Sin embargo, año tras año se nos tiene que recordar que regresemos hacia Cristo.

Como gente de Dios que somos, cada uno de nosotros se compromete a sí mismo a regresar hacia nuestro Dios. Así como Israel buscó y anticipó la venida de Jesucristo, así también nosotros entramos más profundamente en una preparación para la venida de Jesús. Él está aquí entre nosotros, esperando que cada uno de nosotros volteé más intensamente hacia Él.

Preparemos el camino del Señor. Que Dios los bendiga.

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From the Pastor’s Desk – First Sunday of Advent

November 29, 2009 By

My dear people of God.

Today we begin the Advent Season and the New Liturgical Year. The Church assists us to constantly refocus our attention to the very important event of Christ’s coming into the world.

We are no different than those who lived in the Old Testament time. People were waiting for the coming of Christ, the Messiah and longed for His deliverance. We also must rediscover this Messiah in our lives. Each of us has probably experienced a Conversion period in our lives. That type of religious experience is a turning point in our spiritual life. However year after year we are reminded to turn back to Christ.

As a people of God each of us commits ourselves back to our God. Just as Israel looked for and anticipated the coming of Jesus Christ, so also do we enter more deeply into preparation for Jesus ‘coming. He is here among us waiting for each of us to turn more intently to Him.

Let us prepare a way for the Lord. May God bless you.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day

November 28, 2009 By

December 12

5:00 a.m.: “MAÑANITAS” to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Parish Hall. Followed by a small breakfast.

10:00 a.m.: “PROCESSION OF FAITH” Starting at Old Houston Hwy corner of FM 362 and ending at St. Katharine Drexel Parish. This procession will be escorted by police officers from Waller and Hempstead. The procession will consist of a parade of 10-12 Horses with the Banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe heading the Procession; followed by a truck playing religious music/songs to Our Lady of Guadalupe and one or two flat bed trailers with bales of hay for people to sit on. This procession is open for anyone who wants to join in, either walking or in their cars.

12:00 noon: Mass in Spanish at St. Katharine Drexel Parish. There will be Mariachis playing before, during and after Mass.

1:00 p.m.: FREE FOOD for everybody; graciously donated by Mr. Salvador & Rafael Ortega owners of “Las Michoacánas” grocery stores in Houston.

This is going to be a great day to enjoy and to be a part of this Procession of Faith. Come join us.

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Christmas Mass Schedule

November 28, 2009 By

Nativity of the Lord / Nacimiento del Señor

Thursday, December 24th
Christmas Eve – Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, December 25th
Christmas Midnight Mass: 12:00 a.m.
Christmas Mass: 9:00 a.m. (English)
Día de Navidad-Misa: 11:00 a.m. (Spanish)

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Collection Report – November 15, 2009

November 24, 2009 By

Regular Collection this week
Total Amount Received: $8,713.72
Needed: $12,000.00

Parish Loan this week
Received month to date: $5,773.05
Monthly Payment: $17,539.00

DSF report to date
Received: $39,954.38
Pledged: $41,993.00
Diocesan Requirement: $58,000.00

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